Today marks the start of the Northern Manitoba Trapper's Festival in The Pas Manitoba, and there will be many activities to participate in.

 

The only significant change to this year's event will be the lack of the dog sled races.

 

The races had to be cancelled due to a lack of snowfall required for the track.

 

Opening ceremonies will occur at 12:15 at the fort set up along the Saskatchewan River in Devon Park.

 

Volunteers have been busy preparing the Ice shack using traditional and new methods to cut and prep the ice straight from the river.

 

 The torchlight parade and Fur queen pageants are set to take place this evening, and contestants are readying for the king, queen, and junior king and queen competitions set to start tomorrow.