Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 15:25
TPFC takes two youth to Rise Up Conference
Two youth from The Pas Friendship Centre’s Youth Leadership Team attended the Rise Up: Youth Leadership Days at the Legislature in Winnipeg. Addison Ward and Gabrielle Fulmore are two grade 11 students who attend Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute, went to the Rise Up: Youth Leadership Days with The Pas Friendship…
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 15:27
Beardy takes on new role at TPFC
The Pas Friendship Centre (TPFC) has a new leader at the helm of its organization. Rhoda Beardy has accepted the role of executive director for TPFC after being with the organization for quite some time.“My first involvement with the Friendship Centre Movement was back in 1999, when I worked as…
Tuesday, 07 October 2025 10:05
OCN trapper and community leader honoured by DUC
A bronze plaque honouring an Indigenous trapper and community leader from northern Manitoba was unveiled on Monday, September 30, 2025, by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), its conservation partners, family and friends.William ‘Lupoo’ Cook was a resident of Opaskwayak Cree Nation until his passing in the early 2000s. Cook fished, hunted…
Monday, 29 September 2025 09:23
NWRIS honoured at Mosaic Awards
The Province announced the first recipients of the Manitoba Mosaic Awards on September 19, 2025. The Manitoba Mosaic Awards were created to recognize the outstanding contributions of newcomers, immigrants, refugees and community partners.There were six Mosaic Awards created: Community Spark Award, Young Bridge Builder Award, Newcomer Trailblazer Award, Welcoming Community…
Monday, 29 September 2025 09:25
MFNP makes a strong presence in OCN
The Manitoba First Nations Police (MFNP) have had a strong presence in Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) and have been serving First Nations communities for some time. It gives First Nations people an opportunity to be a part of the safety solution in First Nations communities.“Our police officers, like the RCMP,…
Monday, 29 September 2025 09:27
McDonald receive Manitoba Arts Council Award
A long-standing and dedicated member of The Pas Arts Council was recognized for their efforts in promoting and bringing the arts to the community. Jan McDonald has been involved with The Pas Arts Council for 40 years and continues to volunteer with it because she loves it.“I joined The Pas…
Tuesday, 16 September 2025 14:23
University College of the North Receives $5 million in funding from Mastercard Foundation to advance Indigenous education
University College of the North (UCN) is honoured to announce $5 million in funding from the Mastercard Foundation. This funding is part of a landmark $235 million commitment by the Foundation to 30 post-secondary organizations advancing education for Indigenous youth across Canada.The national announcement marks the tenth anniversary of the…
Tuesday, 09 September 2025 13:48
Manitoba Hydro provides hands-on look at employment
If you are interested in a rewarding career that involves working with your hands, Manitoba Hydro has some excellent trades-related careers they are training and hiring for. Manitoba Hydro Trades and Technology Hands-On Day will be held in The Pas next week and give people an opportunity to try a…
Tuesday, 09 September 2025 13:58
Are you the next NMTF Fur Queen?
Snow isn’t on the ground yet, but that isn’t stopping the Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF) from planning for their upcoming events. The NMTF Fur Queen Pageant is putting out a call for local young women to enter to be crowned the next NMTF Fur Queen.“You must be between 18…
Tuesday, 09 September 2025 14:02
2025 Opaskwayak Indigenous Day Princess and Reigning Court
The 60th Annual Opaskwayak Indigenous Days (OID) Princess and Reigning Court consists of OID Senior Princess Lexi Bercier, 1st Princess Jersey Young and 2nd Princess Kimberly Flett.“It was such a surreal experience,” said 2025 OID Senior Princess Lexi Bercier. “Throughout the week, it never really hit me that I was…
Tuesday, 09 September 2025 14:04
OCN’s Rhonda Head releases new album
Opaskwayak musician and singer Rhonda Head has pieced together another album and released it late last month. Her new album, Iskwaywuk, features a collaboration of other musicians as well as a strong family connection.“I’m always writing and wanting to record another album,” said Head. “I’ve been working on this album…
Tuesday, 26 August 2025 11:31
Getting ready to display culture in the tri-community
Every year, the tri-community brings together and celebrates cultural diversity through Culturama. The week-long event has a series of culturally influenced workshops, presentations and displays that the community can participate and engage in. Currently, the committee for Culturama is looking for submissions to enhance the event. There are four categories…
Tuesday, 26 August 2025 11:36
Following in his father’s footsteps
Most often, when a parent coaches their children in a sport, they foster a love of the game that they pass on to the next generation. This is something that Keith Guay Sr. has done with his sons. Back in Keith Guay Sr.’s time, he coached two teams that won…
Thursday, 21 August 2025 12:21
The Pas and OCN Fire Departments sign Mutual Aid Agreement
There is something to be said about strength in numbers, especially when facing a crisis. When it comes to firefighting, that statement couldn’t be truer. When fire departments need a hand fighting a fire that may be challenging or growing in size, they often call on other neighbouring fire departments…
Thursday, 21 August 2025 12:19
MMF acknowledges NHL star Connor Dewar
NHL star and former resident, Connor Dewar, received a community-wide heartfelt acknowledgment for his achievement in becoming an NHL player. A sign was erected in the community, promoting Dewar’s hard work and dedication to the sport and achieving success in it.“This has been in the works for the last three…