The Ministikok Legacy Project will be in the Opaskwayak Cree Nation this month to search for unmarked burials at the McKay Indian Residential School site.

 

The search will take place at Fisher Island on the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, and will run from June 16^th to 18^th, from 9 AM to 4 PM each day.

 

Please note that there will be human remain detection dogs on the OCN during this time, and you are asked not to disturb or feed the dogs. They will be working hard to help locate graves, so food and pets may throw them off, leading to missed graves.

 

If you have any questions, you can contact Janet Head at 431-363-1432 or by emailing janet.head@opaskwayak.ca.

On May 30, 2026, at 1:50 am, The Pas RCMP received a report from EMS that they were treating a male victim with injuries consistent with having been shot.

Officers attended to a residence, on Tremaudan Avenue, and located a 21-year-old male with serious life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital and later flown to Winnipeg for further treatment where he remains in stable but critical condition.

The investigation has uncovered that the victim had in fact been shot a few days earlier.

RCMP are asking anyone who may have information on this shooting to contact the RCMP in The Pas at 204-627-6204, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

The Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team North (MILET), along with The Pas RCMP, continue to investigate.

An 18-year-old man in Lynn Lake is dead as the result of a homicide.

Early Saturday morning,  Lynn Lake RCMP received a report of an unresponsive male at a residence in the community.

Officers found an 18-year-old man who was transported to the Nursing Station and later pronounced deceased.

Information provided to officers on scene was that the man had been involved in an ATV collision and suffered the serious injuries.

The investigation has determined that the victim was in fact not involved in an ATV collision and that his death was the result of a homicide.

Lynn Lake RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime Services and RCMP Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.

This Saturday, June 6^th, is Blue Jean Jacket Day, a day to raise awareness and show support for missing, murdered, and exploited indigenous men and boys. Similar to Red Dress Day in May for indigenous women and girls.

 

On this day, wear your denim jackets to show your support for those who have been lost. It’s not just a show of solidarity, but a prayer woven into a sea of fabric. Each jacket honours the spirits of missing and murdered Indigenous boys and men. The fathers, brothers, sons, uncles, grandfathers, friends, and husbands who were taken from the world before their time.

 

So show your support and stand together, as we work and build towards a brighter future, as we remember the lost.

The Pas Friendship Centre is getting ready for the summer season this June by offering free family activities to help build connections and fond memories. These activities include free Powwow lessons and free family fun nights!

 

The Powwow lessons will be taught by Kanses and Kessin Michell-Thompson, and will be held every Tuesday in June from 4 to 6 PM. They’re open to all ages, and are held in The Pas Friendship Centre on 81 Edwards Avenue, where you can enter via the back doors.

 

The family fun nights will be open gyms, running every Wednesday in June from 4 to 6 PM, in the Wellness Centre’s court. It’s open to all ages, but children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents, you must provide your own transportation, and you are asked to bring a water bottle and wear indoor shoes.

 

You must also register or sign in when you arrive at either event. So have some fun with the family this June, thanks to The Pas Friendship Centre!

Canada has one of the highest rates of Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, in the world, so help show your support and take action at the MS Walk happening this Sunday.

 

This fundraising event is so much more than just a simple charity walk, it’s a chance for you and the community to show your commitment to helping goes beyond just words, while honouring the strength of those who live with MS. When people register and donate to an MS Walk, you ensure those living with it are not alone, while funding resources and programs that help maintain and improve their quality of life now and in the future.

 

The MS Walk here in The Pas will start at North of 53 Industrial Supplies on 165 4^th Street West. The check-in and registration will open at 10 AM, with the opening ceremony starting at 11, with the walk following after that. If you wish to donate or register early, you can do so at msspwalk.donordrive.com. So take action this weekend, and help create a bigger positive impact for those living with MS.

Fans of metal music rejoice, as Exit Wound’s Post Mortem Tour is coming here to The Pas, bringing four bands to perform for you tomorrow night!

 

The show will feature the musical talents of Exit Wound, a metallic band from Calgary, the death-groove group from Saskatoon, Pythonic, the digital hardcore/aggrotech band from Winnipeg, DEAFWIZRD, and the northern metalcore band from here in The Pas and OCN, Mad Lack!

 

The Show will take place in The Pas Library Annex, with the doors opening at 6 PM and the show starting at 7 PM. Tickets are $20 at the door, and the show is for all ages. So head down tomorrow, and rock out all night long with some incredible music!

The University of British Columbia is going to be holding an Indigenous-led research study here in northern Manitoba, and they want your input!

 

If you identify as indigenous, are 18 years of age or older, and have knowledge and/or experience growing and cultivating plants in the community, or even a home garden, they want to hear from you! They are looking to understand the relationships and connections between plants and culture, Indigeneity, land, and food sovereignty in Manitoba.

 

They will be holding one-on-one interviews to hear your stories, knowledge, experiences, and practises. The interviews will begin in June, and can be held over the phone, via video call, or in person, and they will also be holding group listening circles in The Pas and Winnipeg. Participants will receive an honoraria of $200 for their participation in the study.

 

Those interested can contact Ela Vermette-Furst at 204-330-4431 or by emailing elavf@student.ubc.ca to set up an interview or to ask any questions.

The OCN Storm Junior B Hockey Club will be holding their annual general meeting tomorrow, and they are looking to fill some new positions.

 

The roles they are looking for are a new treasurer, secretary, fundraising chair, and a board member for a one-year term. If any of those positions sound appealing to you, be sure to attend the meeting and let your interest be known.

 

The meeting will be held in the Kikiwak Inn’s Bignell Room A, from 5 to 8 PM. Snacks and refreshments will also be provided. If you want more information on the annual general meeting, email officialocnstormhockey@gmail.com.

The Opaskwayak Cree Nation will be holding a community meeting this Wednesday, May 27^th, to discuss and review the Financial Administration Law and the various suggested changes that would be made to it.

 

The meeting will take place at the OCN Veterans’ Hall and will run from 1 PM to 4 PM. Lunch will also be served at 12 PM.

 

For more information on the community meeting, email executive@opaskwayak.ca. So be sure to attend the meeting if you are interested, and let your voice be heard.

The Town of The Pas and various community groups and businesses have organized a large community clean-up that will take place tomorrow, May 23^rd.

 

The cleanup will help build pride, friendships and relationships, as we work to make our community better, safer, and more beautiful for the upcoming summer months. Those wishing to take part will meet up at The Town of The Pas Fire Department, and the cleanup will run from 10 AM to 2 PM, with the date changing to May 30^th at the same time if it is raining on the 23^rd.

 

Gloves and supplies will be provided, there will be a free barbecue at 2, and there will be prizes available to those who participate. Special thanks go out to the groups and individuals who make this community cleanup possible. Together, we can make a difference.

The Opaskwayak Housing Branch is getting into the season of spring cleaning by hosting a Yard Cleaning Competition for those living on reserve! To enter, simply email a before and after picture of inside and outside your yard to housing@opaskwayak.ca for a chance at some great prizes!

 

Prizes include a portable air conditioner worth $549.99, a Blackstone Camping Griddle worth $499.99, and a Napoleon BBQ TravelQ Table worth $349.99!

 

The deadline for submissions is tomorrow, May 22, at 4 PM, and you must live on reserve to enter! So beautify your yard this spring, and send in the photos to the Opaskwayak Housing Branch for a chance to win their Yard Cleaning Competition!

The Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute Band will be performing their Spring Concert tomorrow evening, but it’s not just about the music.

 

The band is taking part in the Wave of Light fundraiser with CancerCare Manitoba. As music has the power to bring people together and create a shared space of strength, hope and healing, especially for those affected by cancer. As such, admission to the concert can be done via donation to CancerCare Manitoba, either online or at the door of the show.

 

The concert will take place tomorrow, May 21^st, at 7 PM, in the MBCI Gymnasium. So come listen to wonderful music, and donate to help be one of the many lights in someone’s fight against cancer.

The Pas Health Complex’s radio pledge show aired last Thursday and Friday here on 102.9 CJAR.

 

The focus of the pledge show was to raise enough funds to buy new equipment for local medical institutions.

 

This equipment included five new fetal heart monitors for Obstetrics, an upright blanket warmer for the Emergency Department, and two new air mattress systems for the Acute Care Inpatient Unit.

 

Ultimately, 16-thousand dollars was raised over the two days, falling 9-thousand dollars short of the pledge goal of 25-thousand dollars.

 

The Pas Health Complex thank everyone who generously donated during the show. The money raised will help improve the quality of our local medical care.

 

Donations can still be made directly to The Pas Health Complex if you missed your chance last week.

As many of us wait for better weather conditions to begin our yardwork, No Mow May gives us an excuse to put off the chores and put our feet up.

Dr. Jason Gibbs, with the Department of Entomology at the University of Manitoba, shares details about No Mow May.
 

Gibbs said it’s important to maintain environments where pollinators, including bees, butterflies and birds, can thrive so as to protect ecosystems.

He added that in northern climates like ours, even various species of flies play a role in pollinating our flower beds and vegetable gardens.

 

To facilitate this, Gibbs encourages us to provide homes for pollinators in our yards and neighbourhoods by planting and encouraging the growth of native plants.

He said even dandelions, which many consider weeds, are better for the environment than grass.

The Town of The Pas’ spring cleanup includes the Lakeside Cemetery.

 

During this clean-up period, artificial flowers, lights, wreaths, seasonal decorations, mementos and any other items will be removed and disposed of by Town of The Pas staff to allow for routine grounds maintenance.

 

Family and friends are asked to retrieve any personal or commemorative items that they wish to keep from the Cemetery by May 25th. Any items remaining after this date will be removed in accordance with Cemetery By-Law Number 4658, which outlines the permitted items.

 

The Town of The Pas appreciates your understanding and cooperation.

 

For more information, contact the Town Office at 204-627-1100.

The Pas Health Complex is holding a radio pledge show today and tomorrow morning on 102.9 CJAR to help raise funds for brand new medical equipment for local use.

 

The funds raised during the pledge show have a new focus each year. The money this year will go towards equipment for three departments. They include five new fetal heart monitors for Obstetrics, which allow nurses and medical staff to get accurate measurements of the fetus prior to birth. An upright blanket warmer for the Emergency Department, used to warm blankets for chilled patients, warming veins to open them for drawing blood, and providing comfort to those ill or experiencing trauma in the ER. The last items are two new air mattress systems for the Acute Care Inpatient Unit, giving patients who must remain prone for long periods the comfort of an equalized pressure on their sleeping surface.

 

The pledge show will run from 8 to 10 AM on May 14^th and 15^th, and every little donation helps. Those wishing to make a pledge can call 204-623-1240 or 204-623-5307 during the show to make a pledge. So, help raise money for The Pas Health Complex to further support our community's health needs in the future.

École Scott Bateman Middle School is gearing up for big play tomorrow at École Opasquia School, The Scarlet Heart by Allison Williams!

 

Inspired by the early Italian theatre style of commedia dell'arte, The Scarlet Heart is an over-the-top comedic story about three thieves as they attempt to steal a valuable ruby, The Scarlet Heart, from an old miser, and the crazy circumstances that unfold throughout. As École Scott Bateman Middle School has not had a drama production in 10 years, the students have been hard at work to make an enjoyable show for all.

 

The play will take place at École Opasquia School at 6 PM tomorrow, May 14. The doors will open at 5:30 PM, and you can enter through the Constant Avenue doors. There will also be a silver collection at the door, so donate what you can, and enjoy the crazy, comedic fun of The Scarlet Heart!

With the Spring season in the air, it means for many people, it’s time for some Spring cleaning, and the Town of The Pas is here to help with their Spring Clean-Up Campaign!

 

The town will be providing trucks for the pick-up of yard waste, such as brush, leaves, grass clippings, and tree clippings. The town asks that you keep them protected from wind and animals, in disposable paper containers. Place them out before the pick-up begins, and there are no changes to the regular household garbage pick-up schedule.

 

The yard waste will be picked up on May 19^th for those on garbage days 1 and 2, May 20^th for days 3 and 4, and May 21^st for garbage day 5. A detailed list of instructions can be found on The Town of The Pas’ Facebook page. You can also call the Town Office at 204-627-1100 if you have any questions.

Jordan’s Principle is inviting you and your little ones down to the Opaskwayak Health Services Otineka Mall location today for Bear Witness Day!

 

Running from 1 to 4 PM, the event will feature a Teddy Bear Clinic, where you can bring in your favourite stuffed friend and have them get a checkup! Helping to show the doctor isn’t scary, while explaining the process to your kids so they better understand how a full checkup works, and why it’s so important!

 

There will also be draws, refreshments, games, face painting and education sessions throughout the day! So join Jordan’s Principle in honouring the legacy of Jordan River Anderson with Bear Witness Day!

It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday, a day to celebrate and show our appreciation to mothers for everything they do for us, and there are lots of events happening in the community to help celebrate this special day!

 

The Aseneskak Casino will be selling special chocolate-covered strawberries starting today, which would be the perfect gift for any mothers with a sweet tooth. The strawberries will only be available while supplies last, so get them while you can.

 

The Pas Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 19 will be holding their annual Mother’s Day Tea tomorrow, from 1 PM to 3 PM in the Métis Hall on 1515 Gordon Avenue. There will be door prizes, a cake walk, a 50/50 draw, a toonie table, and hampers. Admissions are $6 while kids under 5 get in for free.

 

The OCN Child and Family Services will also be holding a Mother’s Day Walking Derby on Sunday, starting at the Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre, and running from noon to 3 PM. You will walk to 5 stations for great cash prizes, but the limit is two rounds, and prizes are for mothers only. Fruit and water will be provided for those walking.

 

So celebrate your mom out in the community this weekend, because being a mother is no easy job, and they deserve the recognition!

The Opaskwayak Cree Nation is committed to ensuring community safety and wants to share how they plan to address various concerns. That's why they will be holding a community safety meeting this Wednesday, May 6th.

 

The meeting will take place from 5 PM to 9 PM at the OCN Veteran’s Hall. You are invited to attend and learn about OCN's plans for community safety, as well as how they aim to address local concerns. Presentations will be given by the Manitoba First Nations Police Service, the OCN Government Services Branch, and the Opaskwayak Health Authority.

 

Dinner will be served, and door prizes will be available for attendees. For more information, please email executive@opaskwayak.ca.

Today is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, also known as Red Dress Day. Multiple events will be taking place in the community to honour and remember those who have been lost.

At The Pas Friendship Centre, red dress pin-making will be held from 1 to 4 PM. Then, starting at 5 PM, there will be a memorial walk. Those wishing to participate can meet behind the University College of the North campus. Following the walk, a candlelight vigil will be held at the Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre at 7 PM. Food and beverages will be served at the vigil, but attendees are asked to bring their own chairs.

Come show your support, honour and remember those who have been lost, and stand together as a community to build a better future.

The Opaskwayak Cree Nation will be holding a community meeting tonight with the Lands and Natural Resources department to provide updates on the Land Exchange.

This meeting will cover various updates, including changes to PR 285 and Borrow Pits, the Stony Point Addition to the Reserve, and the OCN 21B Additions. Additional topics will include Provincial Trunk Highway 10 South and the Rocky Lake Access Road.

The meeting will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Constant Room at the Kikiwak Inn. Refreshments will be served, and door prizes will be given to attendees. For more information, please contact Lands and Natural Resources at 204-627-7148.

The grinning treat that can’t be beat is back at Tim Hortons — that’s right, Smile Cookies are here! Available from today until Sunday, May 3, these smiling frosted chocolate chip cookies aren’t just a sweet treat.

All proceeds from the purchase of Smile Cookies are donated to a local charity or community group by Tim Hortons! This year, the group receiving donations is The Pas and Area Animal Shelter, an organization that cares for stray animals and finds them their forever homes.

So, help support a great cause and satisfy your sweet tooth by purchasing a Smile Cookie (or two!) this week — and feel good knowing that you’re not the only one smiling!