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Businesses call for review of signage by-law 52
- News
- 02:06 PM, Jul 16
The issue of temporary or mobile signs in the community is continuing to drag on. The topic came up last year when it was noted the Town has not been following their own by-law relating to the governance of the signs.
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Local players selected to MJHL top prospects camp 10
- Sports
- 02:46 PM, Jul 11
Recently, the MJHL released the picks for the top prospects camp, which included two local boys from The Pas, Keilan Holland and Branden Hill.
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Skate park ready to move forward with spray park nearing completion 9
- Community
- 02:41 PM, Jul 11
While The Pas residents are happily expecting the completion of a spray park this year, a new outdoor recreational activity awaits to join in on the list of new and great things coming to the community.
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Recycling funding agreement between the tri-communities being worked on 9
- News
- 02:21 PM, Jul 09
A slight revision of funding for The Pas & Area Recycling Centre could be coming.
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Dewar inks three year deal with NHL’s Minnesota Wild 8
- Sports
- 01:34 PM, Mar 07
One of The Pas’ own is one step closer to reaching the National Hockey League (NHL).
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New council meets for first time 7
- News
- 11:35 AM, Oct 30
The first meeting of the new Town Council was held on Thursday afternoon; just over 12 hours after results of the election took place.
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Kelsey Bus Lines taking over where Greyhound left off 3
- News
- 02:03 PM, Oct 18
With the looming closure of all Greyhound bus routes in the prairie provinces now less than two weeks away, there is one bus line which is stepping forward to fill the void for The Pas, OCN and the north.
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Candidates forum produces tension 0
- News
- 01:59 PM, Oct 18
On October 11th the Opasquia Times held an all-councillor candidates forum at the University College of the North, with the majority of candidates taking part.
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Over $10,000 raised for spray park Smile Cookie Week 0
- Community
- 12:54 PM, Oct 11
Last month from September 17 to 23 was the Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Week during which Tim Horton’s franchises all over Canada fundraised for local charities. The Tim Horton’s on Opaskwayak Cree Nation was no different as they fundraised for The Pas
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Flag raising looked upon proudly by OCN 2
- News
- 02:39 PM, Oct 04
Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) took a symbolic milestone towards nationhood on Tuesday as they held an inaugural flag raising at Opaskwayak Indian Days (OID) Park near the Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre.
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Cannabis store to officially open on day of legalization 2
- News
- 02:10 PM, Sep 25
The day cannabis is legalized within all of Canada is October 17 and planning to open a store that day is National Access Cannabis (NAC), a company of which Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) is the biggest shareholder.
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Rising prices force recycling centre to pre-sort material 1
- News
- 08:28 AM, Nov 26
The Pas & Area Recycling Centre is feeling the impacts of the rising prices of certain commodities internationally are having on recyclables locally and it could lead to some changes in regards to how the recycling centre is operating.
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Spray park gets another very sizeable donation 1
- News
- 01:15 PM, Sep 04
As progress towards a new spray park in The Pas begins to accelerate, another sizeable donation came in for its construction.
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Town to hold info sessions on service levy 1
- News
- 11:34 AM, Aug 30
The special service levy concept is making another appearance.
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Town holds first of two election forums 0
- News
- 11:11 AM, Aug 30
As the date draws near to the next municipal election the Town is offering a brief explanation of duties associated with being a councillor or the mayor.
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Pride crosswalk could be a reality in The Pas 1
- Community
- 09:28 AM, Aug 28
Plans are being made to paint a pride-themed crosswalk in The Pas.
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Voices heard on Moose Lake road issues 3
- News
- 02:23 PM, Aug 23
Last Monday a number of people from Moose Lake passed by The Pas on their way to Winnipeg to protest the poor conditions of the road going into Moose Lake as well as broken promises made by the previous provincial government who made a commitment to help
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Picnic in the Park is a chance for one family to give back 1
- Community
- 01:17 PM, Aug 16
Last Saturday the annual Picnic In The Park was hosted by a number of family members of Gale Ballantyne whose brother, a street person in The Pas who passed away four years ago.
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Garrison Settee elected as new MKO Grand Chief 6
- News
- 10:37 AM, Aug 09
This week at the Kikiwak Inn on Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) the Manitoba Keewatinwoi Okimakanak (MKO) held its 37th Annual General Assembly as well as holding an election during which the Pimichikamak (Cross Lake) candidate Garrison Settee was elected as
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OCN councillor speaks on hate speech incident 2
- News
- 01:18 PM, Aug 02
This past weekend three Flin Flon people were charged with uttering threats and public incitement of hatred following some comments they made online referring to Indigenous people.
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Bob Kerslake top shooter in Million Dollar Hole In One 4
- Sports
- 03:31 PM, Jul 31
This past week the Million Dollar Hole In One over at the Halcrow Lake Golf & Country Club took place, drawing people to the driving range over the course of the five days it took place.
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Theme has been choosen for OID 1
- Community
- 02:22 PM, Jul 24
Opaskwayak Indian Days (OID) is just under a month away and there are many events and things to look forward to as the annual celebration draws near.
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Legion announces groups to volunteer during CTA 0
- Community
- 11:34 AM, Jul 17
The next round of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 19’s Chase the Ace won’t officially begin until October; however some important news relating to that event was announced late last week.
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Businesses call for review of signage by-law 52

Local players selected to MJHL top prospects camp 10

Skate park ready to move forward with spray park nearing completion 9

Recycling funding agreement between the tri-communities being worked on 9

Dewar inks three year deal with NHL’s Minnesota Wild 8

New council meets for first time 7

Kelsey Bus Lines taking over where Greyhound left off 3

Candidates forum produces tension 0

Over $10,000 raised for spray park Smile Cookie Week 0

Flag raising looked upon proudly by OCN 2

Cannabis store to officially open on day of legalization 2

Rising prices force recycling centre to pre-sort material 1

Spray park gets another very sizeable donation 1

Town to hold info sessions on service levy 1

Town holds first of two election forums 0

Pride crosswalk could be a reality in The Pas 1

Voices heard on Moose Lake road issues 3

Picnic in the Park is a chance for one family to give back 1

Garrison Settee elected as new MKO Grand Chief 6

OCN councillor speaks on hate speech incident 2

Bob Kerslake top shooter in Million Dollar Hole In One 4

Theme has been choosen for OID 1

Legion announces groups to volunteer during CTA 0

OCN councillor speaks on hate speech incident

Garrison Settee elected as new MKO Grand Chief

Voices heard on Moose Lake road issues

Town holds first of two election forums

Town to hold info sessions on service levy

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