Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 14:38
A kickin’ season comes to a close for soccer
Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) had two teams that travelled to soccer zones last week to play against four teams to see who would advance to provincials.“Soccer zones were held on October 2 and 3, 2026, in Flin Flon,” said MBCI Soccer Coach Monte Koshel. “There were teams from Norway…
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 14:36
October is Fire Prevention Month
Last Saturday, The Pas Fire Department (TPFD) hosted its annual open house with a BBQ. All proceeds from this BBQ will be donated to the Manitoba Fallen Firefighters Foundation, which helps honour and remember the firefighters around the province who have given the ultimate sacrifice. This event also gave the…
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 14:35
Traditions bold and spirits free, celebrating 80 years of history
The Board of Directors of the Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF) are ushering in the 80th year of Trappers’ Festival with the release of this year's logo. The logo is unique and vastly different from logos of years past. According to NMTF Chairperson Lorie Stevenson, for years the NMTF logo…
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Tuesday, 06 October 2026 14:21
Mayuom awarded a Manitoba Mosaic Award
A resident from The Pas has been recognized at a provincial level for their efforts in tying in community and culture. Akech Mayuom was recently presented with a Manitoba Mosaic Award on September 18, 2026, in Winnipeg. The Manitoba Mosaic Awards are part of Welcoming Week 2026, which runs Sept.…
Tuesday, 06 October 2026 14:19
Opasquia Trails hosts Trail Talks
The Opasquia Trails hosted the fourth annual Manitoba Trail Talks on September 18 and 19, 2026. The event was organized by Trails Manitoba and brought trail enthusiasts north to check out the Opasquia Trails and all northern Manitoba had to offer.“Trails Manitoba visited the Opasquia Trails in The Pas on…
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Tuesday, 22 September 2026 13:25
Waterbomber experienced in the north penned into a children’s book
A Manitoba waterbomber has put his experience of fighting forest fires in northern Manitoba into a children’s book to help kids get a better understanding of what waterbombers do and why they do it. Shawn Cowan has had an extensive career in wildfire aviation and was recently up in northern…
Friday, 18 September 2026 12:46
Indigenous film brings out the horror in trauma
The Pas Arts Council is hosting a screening of an Indigenous horror film as part of Culture Days events on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The film was written and produced by Tim Riedel, who has a connection to The Pas.“I’m a Red River Métis filmmaker originally from…
