The Pas Local News Archives for 2017-10

Halloween Safety Tips from Manitoba Public Insurance

Today is Halloween and Manitoba Public Insurance has some important safety tips for trick or treaters and drivers. Trick or treaters should never run onto roadways and they should always look both ways when crossing the road. It is also recommended that they wear reflective clothing to make themselves more visible to motorists and to walk facing traffic when there is no sidewalk.

 

If you are driving this evening you are asked not to speed and you should to slow down when you see children walking. Do not assume children see your vehicle as they may run in front of you. You are also asked to watch for children who may dart between parked vehicles. 

 

Reducing fatalities and injuries especially on high traffic nights like Halloween is a priority for Manitoba’s Public Auto Insurer.

Single Vehicle Collision Outside of Cranberry Portage

RCMP officers in Cranberry Portage and Flin Flon responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 10 approximately 35 Kilometers North of Cranberry Portage. Investigators believe a semi trailer unit being driven by a 34 year old male from Creighton, Saskatchewan was Southbound on Highway 10 when it entered the right hand side shoulder and over corrected causing the semi trailer unit to flip over on its roof.   

 

The Driver of the semi unit was pronounced dead at the scene and it is not known if the driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. The investigation is ongoing.

The Pas Animal Shelter Fundraising Concert Turnout

The recent fundraising concert held for The Pas and Area Animal Shelter was a success. The event was held on October 21st at The Pas Legion Hall with the Bon Jovi Tribute band “Bed of Roses” Event Coordinator Cindy Zetterstrom says they had a full house and the committee is very pleased with the event turnout. The exact amount of money raised has not yet been determined.

 

Be sure to follow The Pas Animal Shelter Inc. on facebook to keep up to date with them and to find out about their fundraising events. Zetterstrom would like to thank the committee and the volunteers that helped to make the event a success.

Northern Health Regions Shares Information on Influenza

With Flu season well underway, The Northern Health Region has some important information about influenza. The illness is a viral respiratory illness that is more serious than a common cold, it is not a gastrointestinal illness.

 

The vaccine protects you from 4 different influenza viruses and the vaccine needs to be given every year because viruses in the community change and may be slightly different each year. Because the flu viruses in the vaccine are dead you cannot catch influenza from the vaccine.

 

The vaccine is 60-90 percent effective for healthly adults but less effective for the elderly and people that are ill. Immunization is essential for those at risk of serious illness from influenza as well as caregivers, health care workers, and daycare workers.

 

The Primary Health Care Centre will be having flu clinics at the Roy H Johnston Arena on October 30th, November 6th, and November 20th from 1-6PM.

 

 

New Job Opportunities for The North

Education and Training Minister Ian Wishart announced that The Manitoba Government is partnering with OCN and Manitoba Aerospace to lay the foundation for a new manufacturing company in The Paskwayak region. The company would supply products for the aerospace industry.

 

Wishart stated in a news release that Manitoba is one of the largest aerospace hubs in Canada and this partnership will ensure the products and expertise needed for further growth and innovation are available.

 

OCN Chief Christian Sinclair stated that he looks forward to working with Manitoba Aerospace and bringing an indigenous voice to the Canadian aerospace sector.

The goal is to have the new facility up and running within two years.

Traditional Parenting Workshop

There will be a two day traditional parenting workshop The Pas Friendship Centre on November 14th and the 15th. The workshop is being held by the NorMan Regional Parent and Child Coalition. The workshop runs each day from 9:30 to 3:30 and lunch will be provided.

 

Space is limited so if you are interested call Marian at 204-271-3814.

Rotary Club Receives Funding for The Outdoor Rink

The Rotary Club of The Pas Recently announced that they received large amounts of funding from various groups and businesses for an Outdoor Rink for The Town of The Pas.

 

The Pas Minor Hockey Association donated $25.000, The Elks Hall Donated $5.000; The Knights of Columbus donated $2,000, the Rotary Club Donated $35,000, The Kinsmen donated $20,000, the town of the pas donated $22,000, and the grub box donated $35,000 thousand dollars.

 

Rotary member Jordan Krost would like to thank everyone that held fundraisers and pitched in to help raise money for an outdoor rink for the community.

 

Corrections: An Earlier Version of this story said that the Grub Box donated $22,000 when they really donated $35,000

The Pas Council Discusses Issues with The Towns Library Building

The Pas Town Councilors discussed the ongoing issues with the communities aging library building at Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Mayor Jim Scott told CJAR that the current building is suffering from structural issues and that they are looking at ceasing the funding for the building and to find an alternative location for the library.

 

According to a request form presented at the meeting, A possible alternative location for the library was the Sam Waller Museum but due to the weight load of the libraries books this idea was abandoned.

 

Scott would like to ensure residents that the town has no intention of closing the library even if it does have to move to a new location. At this time it is unclear where the library will move to and this issue is expected to be discussed by town council on a later date.

Nominations Open for Citizen and Business of the Year Awards

The Pas and District Chamber of Commerce has put out a call for nominations for this year’s Citizen and Business of the year awards. Leah Yelland from The Chamber of Commerce told CJAR that this year there will also be an educator of the year award.

 

Nomination forms can be found on The Pas and District Chamber of Commerce website at thepaschamber.com, on their Facebook Page, at the Opasquia times, or here at CJAR. You can also receive a form by emailing tpchamber@mailme.com.

 

The forms must be in before 4PM on November 10th and they can be dropped off at The Pas Chamber of Commerce at the Opasquia Times, or CJAR.

Fire on Head Avenue

Early yesterday morning a fire broke out at the 100 block of Head Avenue here in The Pas. The page came in around 4AM and two garages, four vehicles and boat were also involved in the fire.

 

The Pas Fire Department is still in the process of investigation.

Stand Up For Oscars Group October 28th Meeting

The Stand Up for Oscars Group is having a public meeting at the UCN lobby this Saturday at 3PM. The group was formed over a month ago to keep the Oscars place Homeless Shelter in operation after The Pas Friendship Centre Announced they would be closing the shelter.

 

One of the main issues they will be discussing at this meeting is what they are going to do when the lease for The Oscars Place Homeless Shelter ends on March 31st of 2018.

They will also be talking about a volunteer report, a Christmas funding drive, and some new policies. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Automobile Accident on Highway 10

Emergency services from The Pas responded to an automobile accident on Highway 10 last Saturday morning, The accident occurred north of the Big Eddy Turnoff when an SUV with three occupants rolled over after crossing the centre line of the highway.

 

According to Chief Fire Prevention officer Randy Manych, The driver of the vehicle left the scene leaving behind the two passengers. The Pas Fire Department was the first to arrive on scene and they assisted the EMS with removing the vehicles passengers.

 

Manych added that the passengers were taken to hospital but It is not yet known if the occupants sustained any injuries or not.

Northland Ford We Scare Hunger Food Drive

Northland Ford Here in The Pas is running the “We Scare Hunger” food drive again this year. This program has been run by Ford Canada in partnership with the Free the Children Initiative for the past four years. Some schools in The Pas/OCN have also been collecting food for this program. Such as MBCI, Joe A Ross School, Ecole Opsaquia School and Scott Bateman Middle School.

 

The food donations will be going towards school breakfast programs, Oscars Place, and UCN. Food donations can also be dropped off at Northland Ford or one of the participating schools.

 

Last year a total of 2,300 pounds of food were donated and the goal is to beat last year’s record. Keith Jaeger Sales manager for Northland Ford would like to thank all of the students and everyone in the community for their involvement.

35th Annual Rotary Club of The Pas Lobster Fest

The 35th Annual Rotary Club of The Pas Lobster Fest is taking place at the Metis Hall on November 18th. Cocktails will be served from 6-7:30 PM, Lobster Supper will be served at 7:30 and a dance will take place from 9PM to 1AM. The event will also have entertainment by DJ Derek 4 Reel.

 

The cost is 50 dollars for one Lobster or Chicken Dinner. Tickets can be purchased from any rotary member. For reserved group seating call 204-623-1617. The deadline for reserved group seating is November 13th.

 

The rotary club would like to thank everyone for making the event a success for the past 35 years.

The Pas Fire Department In Need of Unwanted Vehicles

The Pas Fire Department is looking for unwanted vehicles for their Upcoming Vehicle Extrication Seminar. They need at least eight to ten relatively intact vehicles.

 

If you have an unwanted vehicle that you would like to donate call or text 204-620-2474 or 204-620-2000 Chief Fire Prevention Officer Randy Manych says vehicles will be picked up free of charge.

OCN Aerated Lagoon Project Underway

A mult imillion dollar maintenance project for OCN’s Aerated Lagoon is underway. The project involves having sod put over the aging lagoon. According to Community Works and Operations Manager Zacc Moore the lagoon has reached its life span and they received funding from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada to conduct the project.

 

The project will be conducted by a joint venture of the Paskwayak Construction Company and a company out of Dauphin called Strilkiwski Contracting Limited. The project will cost around 17.3 million dollars and the construction on the lagoon is expected to be completed by October of next year.

Fire Burns a Vehicle South of The Pas

The Pas Fire Department received a page of a vehicle fire about 80 kilometres south of The Pas late Wednesday afternoon. The fire occurred about 16 kilometres south of the number 60 turnoff and the caller informed the fire department that the vehicle had burst into flames after running into a ditch.

 

There were two occupants of the vehicle and one of the occupants sustained minor injuries and the vehicle was a complete loss. The fire was contained within a fifty foot radius of the vehicle and it did not spread to the nearby forest.

 

The exact cause of the fire has not been determined.

The Pas Health Complex Foundation Inc. Steak Night

The Pas Health Complex Incorporated is having a steak night with beer tasting at the Wescana Inn Beverage room on November 2nd. The event will feature a 50/50 draw, a tombola, and a silent auction. The Cocktail hour begins at 6PM and the steak supper is at 7PM.

 

The evening will also feature a 50/50 draw and a silent auction. Tickets are 30 dollars each or 240 dollars per table of 8. Tickets must be purchased in advance by October 27th and they can be purchased at the Wescana inn Front Desk or from Sue Lambert by calling 623-3824 or 623-1420 or Brooke Mclean at 623-6568 or 620-5171.

 

All Proceeds will go to the The Pas Health Complex Foundations Inc.

House Fire On Sailboat Road

On Tuesday Evening The Pas Fire Department responded to a call of a house fire on Sailboat Road at Clearwater lake. Chief Fire Prevention Officer Randy Manych says the call came in just before midnight and it was reported that there was an explosion and a fire. When the crews arrived the structure involved was consumed and a camper on the property sustained heavy damage.

 

Manych added that the house was gutted and under renovation which caused the fire to spread quicker. The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

OCN Annual General Assembly 2017

The Opaskwayak Cree Nations Annual General Assembly was held at the OCN veteran’s hall on Tuesday night. The primary focus of the assembly was to present the audit for 2016 and 2017 and to have OCN entities conduct presentations on their fiancial positions.

 

OCN General Manager Joan Niquinicappo says one of the most important pieces presented at the assembly was the management action plan which involves reducing the deficit, cost cutting measures, and balancing what OCN is able to provide for the community.

 

She added that she wants community members to be aware that there will be community consolations that will commence in November for planning and priorities and they need the communities input as what they see as a priority for OCN. 

 

If you were unable to attend the assembly, you can find copies of the presentations at the finance office at the Otineka Mall and the copy of the audit can be found online at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Website.

RM of Kelsey Council Meeting

The Rural Municipality of Kelsey will be having their regular council meeting tomorrow night at the municipality office. Some of the items on the agenda include Transportation Resolutions, Council Reports, and other general business.

 

The meeting will begin at 6PM and everyone is welcome to attend.

Wanless Community Club Halloween Social and Elimination Draw

The Wanless Community Club Incorporated is having a Halloween social and elimination draw on October 28th at 9PM. Tickets are 20 dollars each and each ticket gets you into the social and you could win 250 dollars up to four times. You do not need to be in attendance to win. Tickets can be purchased from WCCI members.

Stand Up for Oscars Place October 14th Meeting

The Stand Up for Oscars Place Group held a meeting on October 14th at the UCN Lobby. One of the main concerns talked about at the meeting is keeping the shelter doors open longer. At this time people can only come into the shelter at 9PM and they have to leave by 6:30 in the morning. Stand up for Oscars Group Chair Olivia McCorriston says that with the cold weather approaching the goal is to keep the shelter open from six at night until at least 8AM.

 

McCorriston added that they are also in need of volunteers to work at least one evening a week at the shelter and they are in need of food donations. If you would like to volunteer or if you would like to make food donations you can call McCorriston at 204-761-9244.

Substance Abuse Workshop at Kikiwak Inn

The Substance Abuse workshop “Understanding the Impacts” will be held at the Constant Room at the Kikiwak Inn on October 24th and the 25th from 9AM to 3PM. The Facilitator is Peter Constant and Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

 

For more information you are asked to call the OCNCFS Family Enhancement at 627-7157.

RCMP Looking for Missing Pukatawagan Man

The Pukatawagan RCMP received a report of a missing man on October 13th just after 6:30 PM. 28 year old Warren Curtis Hart has not been seen in more than a week.

 

He is described as indigenous with short black hair, 5 foot 11 inches tall and weighs about 150 pounds.

 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Pukatawagan RCMP at 204-553-2342 or crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Fire Breaks out at Case Towing

The Pas Fire Department responded to a fire call at case towing late last Thursday night. According to Chief fire Prevention officer Randy Manych they received the page around 11:43 in the evening and the fire crews arrived about 10 minutes after the page came in.

 

Manych added that a storage building on the property burnt to a total loss, some vehicles were damaged, and two propane tanks had blown off. The crews did manage to save the Atco Trailer which acts as an office for case towing. Manych and the office of the fire commissioner have determined that this was an electrical fire.

Road Closing By-Law Number 4564 Passed First Reading

A new bylaw passed its first reading at last Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting. According to Deputy mayor Brain Roque there is a lane on Crosley Avenue that does not function as lane but is on the town maps and it is designated for the purpose of a lane.

 

Roque added that the town received a request from a land owner of the adjoining property next to the lane that is interested in acquiring the land that the lane is on. The first step for the town is to close the lane and The bylaw identifies two things, the first thing the bylaw indentifies is that the land is to be closed and it identifies how the land is to be used after the closure.

 

The bylaw will be brought up again for the second and third reading at the next council meeting.

Missing Thompson Teens Located Safely

The RCMP have reported that missing Thompson teens Heather Flett and Judith Robinson have been located safely. Flett aged 16 was first reported missing on October 4th and Robinson aged 15 was reported missing on October 10th. The RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.

2018 Pre Budget Consolations for Manitoba

The 2018 pre budget consultations for Manitoba will be happening this coming Monday at the Kikiwak Inn. Manitoba’s Minister of Finance Cameron Friesian, Ian Wishart Minister of Education and Training, and MLA Rick Wowchuck will be in attendance at the consultations to seek input from residents for the 2018 pre budget consultation process.

 

Darcie Thomson from the Province of Manitoba says this will be an excellent opportunity for community members to engage with the minister of finance and have their say on where they think money from the budget should be spent. Or to bring up any pressing issues that they have. The consultation will be open to the public between 1PM and 2PM and Thomson encourages everyone to attend.

Tipping Fee Incentive Program Resolution Carried

A resolution for a tipping fee incentive program for The Town of The Pas was carried at the town council meeting on Tuesday night. With a tipping incentive program the town will reimburse 50 percent of the cost of tipping fees after having a building demolished and rebuilt on the same property within two years of the date of the demolition. The contractor that’s demolishing and rebuilding on a property must apply for the 50 percent tipping rebate once all the conditions are met. 

 

Deputy Mayor Brian Roque voted against the resolution because he did not like some wording in the procedural part of the resolution. The goal of this program is to help with the demolition of old buildings in The Pas and initiate new construction projects.

Breastfeeding Buddies in The Pas OCN and Area Photo Contest Winners

The Breastfeeding Buddies in The Pas OCN and area have announced the winners of the 2017 Breastfeeding Photo Contest. Tanis Bradburn Won first place, Crystal Salamanowicz won second, and Nicole Ducharme won third. The breastfeeding buddies thank everyone that entered the contest and for showing support for breastfeeding.

Mental Health First Aid for Adults Who Interact with Youth Course

The Northern Learning and Support Centre is running The Mental Health First Aid for Adults Who Interact With Youth Course. Tania Catalano the Resource Facilitator for NLSC says the course is intended for an adult audience whose primary focus is youth aged 14 to 25. The two day certificate course will be held on October 19th and the 20th from 9AM to 5PM.

 

The cost is fifty dollars to receive your course manual and the deadline to sign up is tomorrow at 4PM. Registration and payments can be made at the Kelsey School Division office at 322 Edwards Avenue.

 

Photo Courtesy of: nlscmb.ca

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Pas Families Building a Better Community Group Fundraising Dance

There are many reasons to celebrate Halloween and you can celebrate by supporting the spray park fund at the very spooky family dance at Mary Duncan School on October 29th from 1-3PM. The event is being run by The Pas Families Building a Better Community Group and all proceeds will go towards the spray park fund.

 

There will also be, a canteen, a pumpkin carving contest, a photo booth and more. Admission is five dollars a person, twenty dollars for an immediate family pass, and children under one year are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door, from group executive members, or at Funky Threadz.

Liquor and Gaming Authority of Manitoba Campaign

The Liquor and Gaming Authority of Manitoba recently launched a province wide campaign to encourage Manitobans to set limits before participating in any type of gambling activity. Research determined that people who set limits have a lower risk of experiencing the negative effects of gambling.

 

The campaign is targeted at Manitobans 45 years and older since they are the age group least likely to set limits on gambling.

 

The campaign will run for six weeks and will be featured on radio, public space advertising, and other media. To learn more visit KnowMyLimits.ca

Cold Night Out in Support of Oscars Place Turnout

The support for The Oscars Place Homeless Shelter from The community is continuing and last Friday a special event called “Cold Night Out” was held to support the Homeless Shelter. Participants of the event showed their support for the shelter and the homeless by staying outside all night living the life of a homeless person.

 

Olivia McCorriston the chair for the Stand Up for Oscars Place Group says they had a great turnout and a lot of the participants had an emotional response to this experience. Some of the participants included, Jennifer Flett Vice Onekanew for OCN, Chad Zolinski Town Councilor for The Pas, and MLA Amanda Lathlin.

 

The next Stand Up for Oscars Place meeting is scheduled to take place at the UCN Lobby this Saturday at 3PM and the next event being held to support Oscars Place will be held next month and will involve cleaning up the Shelter.

 

 

16th Annual Citizens on Patrol Week

Crown Services Minister Cliff Cullen and Manitoba Public Insurance recently announced that October 15th is the first day of The 16th annual Citizens on Patrol Week.

 

Members of Citizens on Patrol volunteer alongside local law enforcement agencies to help keep their communities safe. They volunteer by going on patrol looking for criminal activity, displaying speed reader boards, patroling school crossing zones, and conducting seatbelt and cell phone use surveys.

 

Over the past year COPP volunteers have contributed nearly 15,000 patrol hours and more then 22,000 volunteer hours to the program and Cliff Cullen believes these community minded volunteers deserve a special recognition.

 

If you are interested in joining Citizens on Patrol you can visit the organizations website, citizensonpatrol.mb.ca or call 204-985-8849.

Storytellers Film Festival Planning Meeting

The Storytellers film festival is having a special planning meeting on October 17th at A&W. If you are interested in volunteering to help make plans for the next film festival or if you are if you are interested in film making you are invited to attend. The meeting will begin at 7PM. You can keep up to date with the storytellers film festival on facebook

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

You can show your support for breast cancer awareness by taking part in the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on October 18th starting at the GLMC. The registration is a 5PM and the walk will begin at 5:30. People are asked to wear pink and participants have a chance to win some great prizes. Youth must be accompanied by an adult during the walk.

The Pas Curling Club Halloween Funspiel

Halloween is right around the corner and The Pas Curling Club is celebrating with a curling Funspiel on October 28th. The Funspiel runs from 1PM until 9PM and will also feature a potluck, a costume contest, and cash prizes. The cost is 25 dollars a person and everyone is welcome. To find out more call Bonnie at 620-2263

Town Council Talks About Issues With The Roy H Johnston Arena Rink Ice

Town Council had a special meeting on Wednesday to talk about the ongoing issues with the rink at the Roy H Johnston Arena. Councilor Chad Zolinski says they talked about the state of the arena and the fact that there is no ice on the rink yet. The arena staff has had problems keeping ice on the rink due to leaks in the brine system.

 

Councilor Chad Zolinski added that they received a quote from a rink repair company that said it would cost $200,000 to fix the rink, If any repairs have to be made, the rink could be down for three or four months.

 

Ice has since been put onto the rink once again and the hope is that the ice will hold together so that the rink can be used. Town Council also discussed what they will do in the future so that they do not have this problem next fall. It is not yet known when the rink will be ready for skating.

Fire Prevention Week

Next week is fire prevention week, and this year’s theme is “Every Second counts, Have 2 ways out? This involves having a fire escape plan where you have two exits in case one is blocked.

 

As part of fire prevention week there will be an open house at the fire hall here in The Pas. There will be refreshments and a visit from Sparky the Fire Dog.

The Town of The Pas Closures

The Town of The Pas has announced that certain departments will be closed today from noon until the end of the business day to observe the loss of a co-worker.

 

The Departments that will be closed are The Town Hall, The Town Garage, The Arena, and the Engineering, Public Works, and Maintenance departments. The Sam Waller Museum will also be closed from 1PM to 3PM.

Onuschekewuk Oath of Office Ceremony

This coming Tuesday, the Onuschekewuk Oath of office will take place at the OCN Arbor at 9AM. This ceremony is the swearing in of the three newly elected band councilors for OCN with a feast to follow at 11:30 AM. The three new band Councilors are Michael G Constant, William Lathlin, and Dale Knutson.

"Cold Night Out" An Event to Support The Oscars Place Homeless Shelter

This Friday night is the Cold Night Out event at Devon Park in support of The Oscars Place Homeless Shelter.

 

People in the community are gathering pledges to raise funds for The Oscars Place Homeless Shelter and they will be going out all night starting at 9PM, the time that the doors of the Homeless Shelter would open and they will stay out until 6AM.

 

This experience will give people an idea of what it is like to be homeless. The Pas MLA Amanda Lathlin is one of the participants taking part in the event as well as OCN Vice Onekanew Jennifer Flett If you would like to take part and if you need a pledge form you can contact McCorriston at 204 627-9244 or email omccorriston@ucn.ca. The person that raised the most pledges will win a prize.

 

Correction: An Earlier Version of this story had the wrong email address listed. The address is omccorriston@ucn.ca

Monthly Mayor Reports

The Monthly Mayor Reports for The Pas, The RM of Kelsey, and Cormorant for the month of September have been released. Most of the crimes committed in The Pas were disturbances of the peace totaling 137, The RM of Kelsey saw mostly provincial traffic violations a total of 85, and the town of Cormorant saw 5 breach of the peace cases.

Terry Fox: Running to the Heart of Canada Exhibit at The Sam Waller Museum

The Sam Waller Museum has a new exhibit called, Terry Fox: Running to the Heart of Canada. It’s a travelling exhibit from the Canadian Museum of History in partnership with the Terry Fox Centre. It consists of a number of panels describing the story of Terry Fox and his run the Marathon of Hope. The Exhibit will be on display from now until December 31st.

The Pas and Area Animal Shelter Fundraising Social

The Pas and Area Animal Shelter is running a fundraising social at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall from 8PM till 1AM on October 21st. The event features music by Bon Jovi Tribute Band “Bed of Roses” along with DJ Derek between sets.

 

Tickets are $20 each and they can be purchased at Shane’s Music at the Otineka Mall, Sound Innovations, Glow Day Spa, Funky Threads, The Pas Veterinary Clinic, and Animal Shelter Committee Members. You must be 18 years or older to attend the event.

 

Photo Courtesy of Facebook

Legion Shuffleboard

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 19 here in The Pas is now running shuffleboard every Monday at 7PM. The cost is two dollars a person in general and five dollars a person for tournaments.

 

It is open to both legion members and non legion members and you do not need to be experienced to participate. 10 percent of the money taken in will go to the legion to pay for shuffleboard supplies. For More information call 204-679-8192.

 

Stand Up to Save Oscars Place Fundraising Event Turnout

The Stand up to Save Oscars Place Fundraising event last weekend at the UCN cafeteria  featured a 50/50 draw, baked goods, live music and a silent auction.  Olivia McCorriston says they raised over $1,800 at the event.

 

If you would like to help raise money for the Oscars Place Homeless Shelter you can bid on some fine art work at the Stand up For Oscars! Auction Facebook group. The next Stand up to Save Oscars Place Public Meeting will take place on October 14th.

Breastfeeding Week Photo Contest

Breastfeeding Buddies in The Pas/OCN area is having a photo contest in support of Breastfeeding week. Simply upload your photo to The Breastfeeding Buddies in The Pas OCN area Facebook page for a chance to win one of three gift cards. The first place winner will receive a $100 gift card for the Grub Box, The Second Place Winner will receive a $50 gift card for Extra Foods, and a $25 dollars Giant Tiger gift card will go to the Third place winner. Be sure to include #NorthernMBBF2017, #WBW2017, and #Breastfeeding when you upload your photo. The deadline is this Saturday.

A Great Kin Weekend for The Pas Kinsmen Club

The Pas Kinsmen Club year is underway. The Club got there year started on the right foot when they volunteered their time at the OCN Blizzard Home opener at the GLMC on September 22nd. Members served free hot dogs and sold 50/50 tickets to people attending the game. The Club is also marking the 18th year running there very successful and award winning “Goals For Cystic Fibrosis Campaign”.

 

On September 23rd they team up with The Pas Rotary Club to Run Fords Drive One 4UR community. Along with the $20 dollars Ford of Canada Gives for each test drive the club ran a BBQ and car wash to help raise money for a new outdoor rink. The total amount raised at the event has not been determined.

 

Corrections: An Earlier Version of this story said the Kin Club Volunteered at the Blizzards Season Opener. It was Actually the Blizzards Home Opener.

 

 

Fire Breaks Out at Vacant Building

The Pas Fire Department responded to a fire at a vacant building on Head Ave near the Alouette Hotel on Sunday evening. The fire broke out around 10PM and the crews had the fire put out relatively quickly. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

 

OCN Band Council Election Results

The people of OCN have voted and the results of The Band Council Election are in. The Three new elected band councilors are William Lathlin, Dale Knutson, and former OCN Chief Michael Constant. These positions will be in place for the next two years.

Open House for Sewage Lagoon Upgrade

The Town of The Pas will be having an open house regarding the town’s sewage lagoon upgrades as it is now past its capacity. The community had an engineering firm come in to look at the various options to upgrade the lagoon to provincial standards.

 

The Town of The Pas Councilor Chad Zolinski told CJAR that the open house will give people the opportunity to meet with the management team from their engineering department and the engineering firm that conducted the study on the lagoon.

 

The Manitoba Water Services Board and Manitoba Conservation will also be there to provide some insight on what will be done to the lagoon. The open house is set to take place on October 25th at the town office council chambers between 4-7PM.

 

Fall Craft Show at Christ Church Hall

The Christ Church Hall Across from The Public Library is having a Fall Craft Show on October 21st from 10AM to 3PM. If you would like to have a table at the show, call Misty at 204-620-5895. Cost is $20 a table.

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