Opasquia Times
Wednesday, 17 August 2022 09:14
Langlois hired as the new Fire Chief for The Pas
There’s a familiar face on the fire department that has a new role as the Town of The Pas Fire Chief. Cody Langlois started his new role as Fire Chief last Monday and is excited to be back in the community. “I’m not necessarily a stranger to the community, but…
Wednesday, 17 August 2022 09:08
Lack of space and funding lead to the local food bank closing
Food security is an issue in Manitoba thanks to rising cost of food and the high level of poverty in the province. Most communities have a locally run food bank to assist those who are struggling to provide enough food to feed themselves on a regular basis. The Pas Friendship…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 12:12
MCN, OCN sign MOU for shared logging revenue
Just after the long weekend, the Province signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mosakahiken Cree Nation (MCN) and Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) that will work towards developing revenue sharing that will see up to 45 percent of revenues from timber dues. “This is a historic day for MCN,” said…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 12:15
Rescue helps pets stranded from fires
Over the weekend a fantastic group of unsung heroes in the community met with the high rail trucks during the late hours of the evening to do intake of the animals coming in from the fire zones as well as any surrenders from The Pas. The Manitoba Animal Alliance (MAA)…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 12:18
Memorial walk keeps woman’s memory alive
This past Saturday marked the third annual Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk in the tri-community. Kendara’s family started this walk to raise awareness of her case, with hopes to make it inclusive to all those who have missing and murdered Indigenous loved ones. “This year’s walk we decided to start transitioning…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 12:39
Province invests in rail line from The Pas to Churchill
A historic partnership emerged from the provincial and federal government investing in Arctic Gateway Group’s (AGG) Hudson Bail Railway (HBR). AGG received up to $147.6 million to support the rail line and future opportunities for northern Manitoba. HBR is essential for supply chains, local food security, and is the only…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 13:10
Mr. NDP retires his role as consitutency assistant
Gord Landriault has been known as Mr. NDP over the years and has dedicated over 40 years to the party. Last Friday was Landriault’s last day in office working as the Constituency Assistant for MP Niki Ashton and the start of his retirement. “I got involved with the NDP by…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 13:13
MLA holds first meet and greet in two years
It’s time to start thinking about elections across the province for both municipal and provincial bodies. Many provincial candidates are in the process of being announced as running in the 2023 election. The Pas NDP MLA Amanda Lathlin recently held a Meet and Greet last week to reconnect with people…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 13:14
Art show provides a hands on experience
If you ever wanted to try out different art mediums, the Try It Yourself Art Show hosted by Uptown Emporium 53, the Sam Waller Museum and The Pas Arts Council was the place to do so. The event was open to people of all ages and free for participants. It…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 13:16
Boat parade brings fun and smiles to Cleawater Lake
The weather was clear and the water was calm, perfect conditions for Wally's Place 3rd Clearwater Lake Boat Parade, held this past Sunday.According to Cheryl Antonio, 39 water crafts were registered from sea doos to pontoons to motorized canoes. “There was even a sasquatch sighting,” she said. The boats assembled…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:33
Tribute concert for a musical inspiration coming up
Earlier this month, local band Low Budget Rock Star had to unfortunately, with heavy hearts, say good-bye to the ultimate band mate, co-pilot, captain, brainchild and mentor of the band, Richie Cudmore. Cudmore was fighting a battle against cancer and although he never gave up, his body just couldn’t keep…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:35
Highway clean-up gang back at it
On Tuesday, July 19th members of the Hwy 10/60 gange were back at the junction and the truck turn off south of town.This was our third trip this year. In June we collected 17 bags of garbage and 11 bags of recyclables. A month ago it was considerably less and…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:37
Third Annual Memorial walk preparations underway
The family of Kendara Ballantyne is coming up on the third year of seeking answers and justice for what happened to her and it also marks their third year of not having her in their lives. The third Annual Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk is in the works and will be…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:39
Wally’s Place Boat Parade marks third anniversary
What started out as a fun and engaging way to host a parade has now turned into an annual tradition. Wally’s Place Boat Parade is hosting their third annual event this upcoming Sunday and there are some great prizes to be won.“This is the third Wally's Place Boat Parade,” said…
Wednesday, 20 July 2022 12:31
OCN’s Zack Richard wins Star Search Competition
Another great musician has come out of his shell and earning recognition on the stage as an artist. Opaskwayak Cree Nation’s (OCN) Zack Richards recently won the 2022 GX94 Star Search Competition in Yorkton, SK. Ever since he can remember, Richards has always loved music, but it wasn’t until he…