The Rod McGillivary Memorial Care Home and St.Paul’s Residence both recently received donations of $500 from 102.9 CJAR. The station ran its annual 100 Grand In Your Hand contest over the summer, collecting sponsorship from over 25 local businesses.

The donation to the care homes goes towards recreational programming. Quality of life for elders and seniors in the Pas and OCN is an area in the community that needs support.

Rod McGillivary Memorial Care Home’s administrator, Carla Constant, talks about how CJAR’s donation will be put to use.

Carla notes the importance of recreational programming within the care home, as it improves the residents’ mental health and facilitates physical movement and creativity.

The Pas Tri-Community Foundation will hold their annual General Meeting on September 28th at 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place at The Pas campus of University College of the North in the Cafeteria.

At the meeting, The Pas Tri-Community Foundation will look back on their achievements of the past year and look ahead to what’s next for the Tri-Community.

The Annual General Meeting serves as an opportunity to learn more about the Foundation, which has impacts across The Pas, Opaskwayak Cree Nation and the Rural Municipality of Kelsey.

Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting. For more information, visit tptcf.ca or email contact@tptcf.ca.

The Beatrice Wilson Health Center’s Diabetes Education Team will hold walk-in clinics on September 15th and October 6th. The clinic will provide education and support services tailored to people living with diabetes.

A dietitian and diabetes educators will be on site to answer questions regarding food, diet, blood sugar and medication management.

Those who attend a diabetes appointment will have their name entered into a draw for a chance to win a healthy food basket.

The clinics will take place at the Beatrice Health Center’s Mall Location, in the Otineka Mall on September 15th and October 6th. For more information or to book an appointment, call Shawn at 204-627-7410,

Legal Aid Manitoba is celebrating the grand opening of a new office in The Pas, expanding access to legal services for residents across northern Manitoba.

The organization provides legal assistance to people who meet eligibility requirements, with services covering areas such as criminal and family law, child protection and residential tenancy matters.

The new office will serve as an important northern hub, with Legal Aid staff also providing services to people in surrounding communities.

Peter Kingsley, executive director for Legal Aid Manitoba, talks about the organization's rich history in the province.

Kingsley says improving access to legal services in northern and rural communities is an important part of ensuring Manitobans can get the help they need, regardless of where they live.

The grand reopening of the new office will take place today at noon for members of the public to take a look at the new space next to Primary Health on Cook Avenue.

More than 10-thousand rural and northern Manitoba homes are set to gain access to high-speed internet through a new, multi-year expansion project.

The 157-million-dollar project is a partnership between the governments of Canada and Manitoba, Valley Fibre, municipalities and First Nations.

The project includes access to underused Manitoba Hydro fibre capacity, allowing Valley Fibre to connect or improve service for more than 3-thousand-500 households across 11 communities.

The initiative is backed by 120-million dollars in federal funding and financing.

Fisher River Cree Nation Chief David Crate says improved internet will help youth with their studies, keep elders connected with family, and improve access to health care and opportunities for Indigenous businesses.

University College of the North is preparing to host its upcoming Linkages conference in The Pas.

The two-day event takes place October sixth and seventh at the U-C-N campus, with this year's theme, “Skills for the North.”

UCN communications coordinator Jackie Rechenmacher shares what Linkages is.

Rechenmacher says it provides a forum to identify workforce needs, explain ways to train, and highlight and create partnerships.

The conference brings together industry leaders, government representatives, economic development organizations, academics and community partners to discuss the future of Northern Manitoba.

The upcoming linkages event will be held in The Pas at the Métis Hall and will take place on October 6^th and 7th.

The Pas Community Choir is starting its fall session tomorrow, September 10th. New members are welcome to try the choir for free, and once they commit, they can pay the $30 registration fee to help cover music and rehearsal space costs. The group performs a mix of sacred and secular music at community events throughout the year.

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Andrew Legany, one of the choir directors, talks about what the choir will work on in the fall session.

The Choir will rehearse weekly on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the C. E. Wing of the Westminster United Church. The choir is open to all ages. Last year’s choir had approximately 40 members, and Andrew says they are expecting similar numbers for the upcoming session.

Fireworks, lights, lasers, and animatronics will be featured in this year's Ghostbusters-themed pyromusical. The show will include Ghostbusters music and other Halloween songs as well. The pyromusical will take place on October 3rd at 8:15 PM at The Pas Ag Grounds. Tickets cost $35 per person and are set to go on sale later this week.

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Event organizer Ed Demchynski talks about the props and equipment that will be featured in this year's show.

Several different concession options will be available, and those attending can participate in a haunted house if they dare. A kids' haunted house will also be featured. Le Pas De Danse Studio will also be doing a performance.

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Past themes have included Jason Voorhees vs. Michael Myers and Pennywise the clown. Ed Demchynski says this year will be just as good, if not better than last year's show.

The Manitoba government is expanding rent control, with more rental units set to fall under provincial regulations.

Public Service Delivery Minister Mintu Sandhu says the monthly rent exemption threshold will increase to two thousand dollars from one thousand six hundred and seventy, effective January first, 2027.

The government says the change is the largest expansion of rent control in decades and will provide stronger protections for thousands of Manitoba renters.

The 2027 rent increase guideline will also be set at 3 percent.

The Sam Waller Museum in The Pas is hosting a special Paint Night at the Museum this month.

The event takes place Thursday, September 17th, from 6 to 8 p.m., at 306 Fischer Avenue.

Guests will enjoy wine and refreshments, an exclusive tour of the museum’s latest art exhibit from artist Collette Balcaen, and a portrait-painting activity featuring the museum’s curator.

Participants will also get to vote on the curator’s costume.

Admission is 25 dollars, with the evening offering a unique mix of art, history and fun.

A new transitional housing complex in Winnipeg is providing more than a place to live for people experiencing homelessness.

Webb Place will offer up to 118 residents access to 24-hour, on-site supports through Indigenous-led organization N’Dinawemak.

Services include case management, crisis response, life-skills development, medication supports, cultural and spiritual programming, and connections to mental health and addictions services.

The Manitoba government has invested 25-point-four million dollars to purchase and renovate the building.

Officials say the goal is to help residents move toward permanent housing and prevent a return to homelessness.

Students looking for a hands-on learning experience are being invited to enroll in a new land-based course through the University College of the North.

The course will run from September to December, with 40 percent of the learning taking place through hands-on experiences in the field.

Students will work alongside Elders and knowledge keepers, learning about gardening, beekeeping, traditional medicines, and harvesting and preparing food from the land.

The course also explores Indigenous philosophies and land-based teachings.

Only eight spots are available, and participating students will receive a 1200 dollar stipend through CEWIL.

The first class is September 11th at 1 p.m. by Zoom.

Hands-on lessons that are a required part of the program are currently scheduled to run out of Thompson, but work is being done to try to make them available in The Pas as well.

To register, contact Dr. Asfia Kamal at gkamal@ucn.ca.

The Northern Manitoba band Low Budget Rockstar consists of members Kennie Henderson, Harley Whitehead, and Terry Constant. They have been seeing success in their music career while promoting the reclamation of Indigenous languages, culture, and community.

Low Budget Rockstar signed with their record label New Sun Music in 2023. Their most recent release, Cotton Candy, has a music video to go with it, released on YouTube today. Cotton Candy was recorded at the House of David Studio on Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee.

Lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Kennie Henderson talks about the band's upcoming shows.

To stay up to date with the band, go to their Facebook page: Low Budget Rockstar.

The Pas RCMP made an arrest during a traffic stop recently.

On September 3rd, just after midnight, while on patrol, The Pas RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Cathedral Avenue and Campbell Street.

While officers were speaking with the female driver, drug paraphernalia was observed in plain view inside the vehicle.

The driver was arrested, and a subsequent search of the vehicle was executed. Additional drug paraphernalia, plus a large sum of Canadian currency, was located.

The 45-year-old female from The Pas has been charged with Possession for the purpose of trafficking and was later released on an Undertaking.

The Pas Fire Department will hold a Paid-On-Call Recruitment Information Session on September 10th. Those participating can meet the crew, tour the equipment, and learn what it takes to become a paid-on-call firefighter.

There will be an interactive Q&A with current firefighters and leadership members, an overview of the recruitment and physical assessment process, and station and apparatus tours.

The information session will be held at The Pas Fire Hall from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on September 10th.

No prior experience is necessary, as training is provided. For more information, contact The Pas Fire Department on Facebook via direct message.

With the fall and winter months fast approaching, the Beatrice Wilson Health Center is reminding parents of car seat safety tips to remember to keep babies safe and warm in their car seats. Some winter clothing can make a child’s car seat unsafe by causing an improper fit, meaning the child is not strapped in properly.

Babies should be dressed in thin, warm, well-fitted clothes, with hats and mitts when they’re in their car seats. Avoid bulky clothing, snowsuits, and bunting bags.

Older children should unzip their winter coats in the car before they buckle up, to reduce bulk under the seat belt. Older children should also avoid wearing bulky clothes and snowsuits in the car.

Health officials are raising awareness about HIV as Manitoba sees a sharp increase in new cases.

The province declared a public health emergency in May, after 328 new HIV cases were reported in 2025, compared with 90 in 2019.

Krista Tooley with the Play it Safer Network says HIV rates are highest in Northern Health and Prairie Mountain Health.

Here, Tooley talks about some of the local resources available.

They’re encouraging people to get tested and know their status, noting some people with HIV have no symptoms and may not know they’re infected.

Cross Lake RCMP are investigating the suspicious death of a 17-year-old female from Pimicikamak Cree Nation.

Police were called Sunday afternoon after a body was discovered in a wooded area in the community.

An autopsy confirmed the victim’s identity. She had been reported missing on August 22nd, after last being seen by family on August 17th.

Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services are now leading the investigation.

Chemawawin Cree Nation RCMP are investigating an armed robbery at a business on Arena Road.

Police were called just before midnight on August 28th after an unknown male wearing a red face covering and goggles entered the VLT area, fired a gun twice into a wall, and took an undisclosed amount of money from a cash drawer.

No one was injured, as patrons safely fled when the suspect entered.

A second male reportedly locked the business door with a chain and padlock before both suspects left on foot toward the school.

Police Dog Services and Forensic Identification Services assisted, but the suspects were not located.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Chemawawin RCMP or crime stoppers anonymously online.

A long-awaited bridge project near Sea Falls is moving closer to reality.

Norway House Cree Nation says a new bridge structure will be built on Provincial Road 373 over the Nelson River East Channel.

The project has been pursued by the community for the past couple of decades and is now expected to become a reality within the next three years.

Four roadway alignment options were examined as part of the design process, with a preferred route now selected.

Representatives from Manitoba, along with project consultants, are expected to return to Norway House, with community meetings resuming in early 2027.

September is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, with World Alzheimer's Day on September 21st. The campaign highlights the importance of early diagnosis, warning signs, and support for those with loved ones who are struggling.

Erin Crawford, the Chief Executive Officer with the Alzheimer Society Of Manitoba, explains what the Alzheimer's Society does.

The Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba has many virtual programs, over the phone counseling, and virtual support groups for individuals with dementia and care partners. The Family Education Series put on by the Alzheimer's Society brings in experts to discuss topics helpful to those affected by Alzheimer's. Several Family Education sessions are slated for this fall.

To learn more and to access the Alzheimer Society Of Manitoba’s resources and educational tools, go to alzheimer.mb.ca.

Legal Aid Manitoba is opening a new office in The Pas. The Official re-opening of the Northlands Law Center after a devastating fire in March of 2022 is set for September 10th. The Office is located at 123 Cook Avenue. Legal Aid Manitoba's first office in The Pas opened 50 years ago in 1976.

Legal Aid Manitoba’s Executive Director Peter Kingsley notes the reopening of their office provides the opportunity to reconnect with the people and communities they serve. He says they worked with local artists to create a mural in the office, representing their connection and service for local indigenous peoples.

Local organizations, members of the public, and the media are invited to attend their reopening celebration on September 10th, from noon till 2:30 at 123 Cook Avenue. Those attending can tour the space and enjoy refreshments and a light lunch. 

Manitobans can enjoy free entry to provincial parks over the Labour Day long weekend, including Clearwater Lake Provincial Park.

The Manitoba government says vehicle permits will not be required from September fourth through seventh, giving visitors a chance to enjoy hiking, paddling, camping and time at the beach without an entrance fee.

Camping fees still apply, and reservations can be made through Manitoba Parks.

Visitors to Clearwater Lake are reminded to keep campsites clean, follow all fire restrictions, fully extinguish campfires and keep pets on a leash.

Beachgoers are encouraged to take advantage of the last long weekend before the kids head back to school.

Backcountry hikers and paddlers are also encouraged to register their trips online for added safety.

Drivers in The Pas are being advised of road work and traffic disruptions today, Tuesday, September 1st.

Work will take place around the intersection of Fischer Avenue and Third Street, beginning at about eight a.m. and lasting several hours.

The 200 and 300 blocks of Fischer Avenue will see parking disruptions as traffic is rerouted.

Road closures will also be in effect at Third and Edwards, and Third and Larose, with detours in place.

Drivers are asked to plan ahead and use caution in the area.

The Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival is more than a winter celebration; it’s a living connection to the North’s history, heritage and traditions.

The festival traces its roots back to 1916, when The Pas Dog Derby brought trappers, prospectors and fur traders together for a major sled-dog race. Dog teams were an essential part of life in northern Manitoba, providing transportation through the winter.

After being suspended during difficult economic times, the festival and World Championship Dog Race were revived in 1948, and have continued ever since.

Today, events showcasing traditional northern skills, dog mushing, trapper competitions and community spirit continue to honour generations of northern pioneers and Indigenous peoples whose knowledge and traditions helped shape life in the region. And now, preparations are underway for the 2027 festival, with organizers seeking Fur Queen candidates between 18 and 24 years old, another tradition helping keep the spirit of the Trappers’ Festival alive for a new generation.

Contact Krista Tooley, Fur Queen coordinator, before September 26 to register; call 204-620-2373 to learn more.