The Pas Local News Archives for 2018-05

Feds Announce Deal For Churchill Railway And Port

Repairs are expected to be underway in the very near future following an announcement by the Federal Government that OmniTrax has reached a deal to sell the port of Churchill and the only land connection the northern community has to the south.

 

The Denver-based corporation has stuck a deal with a group which includes Missinippi Rail and One North. Jim Carr, the Minister of Natural Resources, said that "the people of Northern Manitoba have long understood the value of the rail line" and that "this agreement allows those most affected to have a direct stake in the future and long-term interests of their communities".

 

The deal was reached in principal, with legal issues that have to been sorted out before repairs can start. 

 

According to the release, the agreement includes the participation of 30 First Nations and 11 non-First Nation communities here in the north, as well as seven Kivalliq communities in western Nunavut. 

 

The specifics of the deal have not yet been announced. 

 

 

Paint Afternoon for Tweens at Sam Waller Museum

The Sam Waller Museum will be having a special painting class for tweens aged 8-12 on June 16th from 2PM to 4PM. The course will be taught by a Belgian rotary exchange student named Zoe.

 

The course is currently full but Jones will continue to take contact information from people that are interested in taking the course so that another one can be held. All proceeds from the workshop will go towards The Rotary Clubs Polio Plus Initiative. 

 

For more information call 204-623-3802

A Tribe Called Red Coming To Opaskwayak Cree Nation

A Tribe Called Red is coming to Opaskwayak Cree Nation and they will be performing at the Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre on July 12th. A Tribe Called Red is an indigenous electronic music group from Ottawa and the show will begin with an opening act by Drezus.

Tickets are available now and they can be purchased at Shanes Music at the Otineka Mall, OCN Shell, and from Carla Constant.

 

Photo Taken From Facebook

Public Hearing for The Construction of a Duplex on Bignell Avenue

The Town of The Pas has announced that there will be a public hearing in regards to the construction of a duplex at 416 Bignell Avenue. Mayor Jim Scott told Arctic Radio News that the person that purchased the lot has plans to build a duplex but the lot is a full sized residential lot that is zoned for only one home.

 

The public hearing is set to be held on June 11th to give residents the opportunity to voice their concerns about the potential variation.

The Pas Primary Health Care Centre Stress Management Group Session

The Pas Primary Health Care Centre will be having a stress management group session on June 14th. In this session they will help participants how to cope with stress, learn about mental health problems, and they will talk about the difference between anxiety and depression.

 

The session runs from 1 until 4Pm at 111 Cook Avenue. If you would like to sign up call Shellie Verville at 204-623-9638 or Lori Veito at 204-623-0872.

The Pas Primary Health Care Centre Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Group Session

The Pas Primary Health Care Centre is having a group session on cholesterol and blood pressure on June 5th. Participants will learn about heart healthy eating, how certain foods affect your cholesterol, how to control your blood pressure and more.

 

The session runs from 1PM till 4PM at 111 Cook Avenue. To register call Louise Spence at 204-623-9681 or Lori Veito at 204-623-0872.

2018 Financial Plan For The Pas Passes Second and Third Readings

The 2018 Financial plan for The Town of The Pas passed its second and third
readings at last nights council meeting. Some of the items on this year's
financial plan include an increase in policing costs and the completion of the
Larose Avenue Project.


The plan can be found on the towns website, townofthepas.com and if you
have any questions or concerns about the plan you can call Graham Kahler at
204-627-1107.

Missinippi Airways Contributes to The Spray Park Fund

The Pas Families Building a Better Community Group has announced that they received a one thousand dollar donation from Missinippi Airways to go towards a spray park for The Town of The Pas.

 

The group has expressed their gratitude for this donation on social media and if you or your business would like to make a contribution to the spray park fund you can contact The Pas Families Building a Better Community Group on Facebook.

Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries MS Walk Results

A Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries MS walk was held here in The Pas this past Sunday morning. The walk began at 11AM at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 19. A total of four thousand one hundred and forty five dollars was raised for the walk online thirty two percent of their goal.

 

Money raised will go towards improving the lives of Canadians that live with Multiple Sclerosis.

You can learn more about Multiple Sclerosis by visiting mssociety.ca

The Pas Families Building a Better Community Group Receives Generous Donations for the Spray Park

The Pas Families Building a Better Community Group has announced that they have received $75,000 in donations to go towards the long awaited spray park for the community.  Group Chair Davide Novo Spoke to Arctic Radio news and said that they got a commitment from Canadian Kraft Paper for five thousand dollars a year for five years, along with donations of $25,000 from Twin Motors and Destination Marketing.

 

Novo added he is very happy with these donations and is very grateful that the community is coming forward to help make the project a reality.  Novo encourages other business to be part of this project and if you or your business would like to contribute to the project you can contact The Pas Families building a better community group on Facebook

The Pas Health Complex Foundation Raises over 40 Grand at CJAR Pledge Show

Last week’s radio pledge show that CJAR ran for The Pas Health Complex Foundation was a big success. A total of forty thousand three hundred and twenty eight dollars and seventy cents was raised in the two days that they were on the air which included a twenty thousand dollar donation from a man in Kelowna BC.  

 

The Pas Health Complex will be using the money raised to purchase beds for St Paul’s Personal Care Home. The care home needs a total of 60 beds which will cost a total of three hundred and ninety thousand dollars.

 

The beds have been ordered through the health complex and they are expected to be in place by mid October to late November.  The foundation is anticipating more donations and they are still being accepted. If you would like to contribute you can mail your donations to box 541 or you can drop them off at Cooke and Cook Insurance.

Aprils Monthly Mayor Reports

The monthly mayor reports for April 2018 have been released. The Town of The Pas saw mostly disturbance of the peace cases a total of 151, 108 prisoners held, 75 index checks, 53 provincial traffic violations, 37 assaults, and 37 cases of mischief.

 

The RM of Kelsey had mostly provincial traffic violations and the community of cormorant had two disturbances of the peace, two assaults, one, and break and enter, one drug case, and one case of theft.

Moose lake RCMP Seize Drugs While Investigating An Assault

The Moose Lake RCMP received a report of an assault with a weapon at a residence on Popular Street in the community early last Saturday morning. Police were advised that a 20 year old male had been sprayed with bear mace.

 

The suspect was indentified as 20 year old Michael Campbell and he was located at a nearby residence and was arrested for assault with a weapon. He was searched by police and they found 33 grams of cocaine and large amount of Canadian money on him.

 

Campbell has also been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, and resisting arrest. He has since been released and he will appear in The Pas Provincial Court on June 4th

 

The investigation is continuing.

2018 Financial Plan For The Town Of The Pas Passes its First Reading

The Town of The Pas held a public hearing on Wednesday evening to give people the opportunity to learn about this years financial plan and to ask questions or bring up any concerns that they had.  The financial plan was presented at the hearing and according to the presentation there will be a decrease in assessment, an increase in the mill rate, a policing cost increase, a deficit recovery, and the completion of the Larose Avenue Project in this year’s financial plan.

 

The entire financial plan presentation can be found online at townofthepas.ca If you have any questions or concerns about this year’s financial plan you are asked to contact the pas controller Graham Kahler at 204-627-1107.

 

The financial plan passed its first reading on Wednesday night and it’s expected to pass its second and third readings at Monday night’s council meeting.

The Pas Families Building A Better Community Group Pleased With The Towns Decision to take Ownership of a Spray Park.

The Pas is one step closer to finally getting a spray park. Recently The Town of The Pas voted in favour of a resolution to take ownership of a spray park in the community. Davide Novo the Chair of The Pas Families Building a Better Community Group told Arctic Radio News that the town’s decision is a giant leap for the community and he is glad that the council see’s the benefits of the project. 

 

The group has been trying to get a spray park in the pas for many years and they are now eligible to apply for The Community Places Grant that will help them to offset the costs of a spray park once it is built.

 

They must have the application in by May 28th and they won’t know whether or not they are approved for the grant until later this summer.

 

The group has more great news for the spray park that they will be announcing soon.

Resolution to Take Ownership of A Spray Park Passes at Special Council Meeting

After much discussion, The Pas town council voted in favour of a resolution to take ownership of a potential spray park at last nights special council meeting.


This means that The Pas Families building a better community group will be able
to apply for grants that would help them to offset costs of a spray park for The
community.

The grant applications have to be submitted by May 28th.

Awaken the Sprit Self Awareness Courses Held Last Week

Featherstone Support Services held a two day awaken the spirit self awareness workshop from May 14th until the 15th.   The purpose of the two day workshop was to promote self awareness to indigenous youth and to help them set up a positive image.

 

Holly Linski The founder of Featherstone Support Services says the workshop had a good turnout and the students learned how to believe in themselves once the workshop was over and the students let their boundaries down and came together as one.

 

The workshop had about 21 people in total from various Manitoba first nations and Brandon. Linski is hoping to hold another workshop in August. Visit featherstonesupportservices.com to learn more.

MP Niki Ashton Holds a Facebook Question and Answer Regarding Ongoing Churchill Railway Issues

Local MP Niki Ashton held a live question and answer session on Facebook earlier this morning regarding the one year anniversary of The Railway to Churchill being shut down.

The shut down has had some negative repercussions from an increase in food prices in Churchill to jobs losses.

 

Ashton stated that the federal government needs to step in and get the railline up and running and to get Omnitrax out of Canada feeling that the American company does not care about the north and that the port and railline should be taken back.

 

Ashton is encouraging everyone to take a survey to let her and the NDP party know their priorities for the north. The survey can be found on nikiashton.ndp.ca. The video of this mornings livestream can be found on Ashton's facebook page.

IChurchill Pulls Offer For Rail Line and Port

The rail line to Churchill is no closer to being repaired, reopened or sold by OmniTrax than it was this time last year.

 

A consortium of Manitoba First Nations and the iChurchill group had announced earlier this month that they had entered into an agreement with the owner to acquire the port and rail line. The release, which came from Peguis First Nation, said that the deal would be concluded in June, while a request for proposals to fix the line would be out in the days following their release.

 

iChurchill officially announced yesterday that they have officially pulled their offer, and now claim that the federal government never took their bid seriously and were “unwilling to engage in meaningful dialogue”.

 

Louis Dufresne, the CEO of iChurchill, said that when the group met with the government’s negotiator he made “made it clear that the government is willing to deal only with one specific company, a Toronto-based financial firm”. He added that the Government of Canada was willing to make a financial contribution to repairing the railway, but that “such a contribution is only available to the financial firm at this time”.

 

iChurchill, through a news release, went on to say that they had signed a letter of intent with OmniTrax back in March, and that the Denver-based company had notified the government that they had come to terms with a perspective buyer. OmniTrax was not mentioned by name in the Peguis First Nation press release which came out May 3rd, though it was mentioned this time.

 

Dufresne said that once OmniTrax told the government negotiator, Wayne Wouters, about the signed letter, they were told that the government was “pressing ahead with another firm” and that he (Wouters) indicated to OmniTrax that he had no interest in meeting with the iChurchill group.

 

The rail line, which serves as the only landline to Churchill, has been out of service since May 2017 after sections were washed out due to flooding.

 

Special Town Council Meeting Tonight

The Town of The Pas will be having a special council meeting tonight at 6:30. The meeting is set to take place after the public hearing for the 2018 budget and the meeting will include the first reading of this year’s financial plan and they will be voting on whether or not the town should take ownership of a spray park in the town.

 

The Pas Families Building a Better Community Group is planning to apply for grants that would help them get the money they need for the park but they can’t apply for these grants until the question of ownership is dealt with. The grant applications have to be in before May 28th.

 

Mayor Jim Scott believes that the resolution for the Town to take ownership of the spray park will pass and The building a better community group will continue raising funds to offset the costs of a park once its completed.

Ralls Island Community Park Clean Up and Annual General Meeting

Last Wednesday The Annual Ralls Island Community Park Highway Clean Up took place along with the annual general meeting of the Ralls Island Community Park Committee at the park’s main building. Elections were held for committee executives and Dave Ferguson was elected president, Desirae Stait was elected vice president, Aynsley Hume was elected secretary, and Meghan Colgan was elected treasurer.

 

They would like to thank everyone who took part in this years highway clean up. You can keep up to date with The Ralls Island Community Park on their Facebook Page.

Murder Charges Laid in Flin Flon Over the Weekend

Around six o’clock Saturday morning Flin Flon RCMP were called to a disturbance on Bellevue Avenue.  They found an altercation in which two people had been stabbed.  A 23 year old Flin Flon woman was transported to hospital where she later died from her injuries.  A 22 year old Flin Flon woman was transported to hospital in stable condition.

 

A 23 year old Flin Flon woman has been charged with one count of second degree murder and one count of attempted murder and is to appear in Provincial Court in The Pas today.  The investigation is ongoing with assistance from the RCMP Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Services.

Kelsey School Division Board Meeting

The Kelsey School Division held a board meeting on the evening of May 14th where two presentations were conducted. The Students services coordinator discussed the student services that are currently being offered by The Kelsey School division and Meaghan Dunnigan the french immersion teacher gave a presentation on the french immersion program.

 

Kelsey School Division Chair Vaughn Wadelius spoke to Arctic Radio News and said the french immersion program has been offered at the Kelsey School Division for the past 37 years and the demand for the program continues to grow.

 

According to a provincial assessment 75 to 88 percent of students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 are achieving at an above level of reading and writing in English, French reading and writing and mathematics. It was also reported that number skills are high for students at the middle school level. Wadelius says these results are very encouraging.

 

The board meeting highlights can be found at the Kelsey School Division Website ksd.mb.ca.

Wild Fire Safety Tips

Randy Maych acting Fire Chief for the Town of The Pas recently spoke to Arctic Radio News to talk about forest fire safety.

 

Some of his forest fire prevention tips included, clearing your yard of clutter to eliminate fuel for fires, ensure that your cigarettes are completely extinguished before you dispose of them, and to avoid riding off road vehicles in grassy areas if they do not have a spark arrestor.

 

Forest fires can also be caused by open burns and Manych says you should always have a way to put out the fire in case it gets out of control.

 

More information on wildfires and burn restrictions can be found online at gov.mb.ca.

Manitoba Métis Federation Planning A Housing Project For The Pas

The Manitoba Métis Federation has been working hard to build affordable homes and they celebrated the completion of two new homes in Selkirk earlier this week.

 

The MMF has announced that they will be conducting their next housing project here in The Pas. The MMFs mandate is to supply affordable housing to Métis citizens, and Will Goodon MMF’s minster of housing said in a news release that affordable housing allows Métis citizens and their families maintain a good quality of life.

 

We will provide more information on the MMF’s Housing plan for The Pas as the information becomes available.

Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Ms Walk in The Pas

On, Sunday May 27th the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries MS walk will once again take place in The Pas. Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world and the walk is a demonstration of how you can help change the lives of those affected.

 

The Pas resident Melanie Young was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and she said in a press release that the MS walk helps those that are living and affected by MS to become more visible in the community and it raises awareness about the disease.

 

This year’s event will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 19. The Check in for the walk begins at 9:30 AM and the walk will begin at 11:00. To register visit mswalks.ca.

Manitoba Public Insurance Road Safety

Everyone who uses our roadways has a right to expect that they will arrive at their destination safely” said Ward Keith Vice President, of Manitoba Public Insurance. This Victoria Day weekend, the MPI’s roadwatch begins and will continue until November. The program is now in its 20th year and has managed to take nearly 2,000 impaired drivers off the streets in the last 8 years.

 

With Road Safety at the forefront the launch of this year’s roadwatch will align with Canada Road Safety week a national effort that raises awareness about safe driving habits that began on May 15th and will wrap up on the 22nd.

MP Niki Ashton Calling For Improvements to Employment Insurance

Local NDP MP Niki Ashton says it’s time to improve employment insurance sick benefits. Ashton and her NDP colleagues called on the federal government to increase sickness benefits from 15 to 50 weeks. Ashton said that they added their voices to Marie Helene Dube who started the petition “15 weeks to heal is not enough”

 

More than a third of Canadians who claim EI need more than the 15 weeks maximum currently offered.

 

Thousands of people across the country are in need of these benefits and Ashton says the government cannot ignore them.

Northern Gateway Community Chaplaincy Addresses Town Council on Funding For The Program

Gary Hopper The Funding Coordinator for the Northern Gateway Community Chaplaincy  was present at The Town of The Pas’s Council meeting on Monday night to discuss the towns decision not to fund the NGCC this year due to economic circumstances.

 

The NGCC is a program that was started back in the year 2000 and they help to provide resources and rehabilitation for the homeless population and they received a letter from the town that they could not provide funding for them this year.

 

The NGCC has received funding from outside resources and The RM of Kelsey is planning to provide them with 15 thousand dollars. The town of The Pas is the main source of funding for the program providing 20 thousand dollars each year and If the town does not fund the NGCC the future of the program will be in jeopardy.

 

Many residents came to talk to council about their interactions with the homeless here in The Pas and to show their support for the NGCC.

 

Hopper is hoping that the town will reconsider their decision not to fund the program.

Spray Park Resolution Tabled until the next Council Meeting

The Town of The Pas decided to table a resolution for the long awaited spray park for the community.

 

Council members were concerned about taking over the operational costs of the spray park and it was decided that it would be best to table the resolution it until the next meeting to double check the cost of operating the proposed spray park annually.

 

For the past ten years The Pas Families Building a Better Community Group has been trying to get a spray park for the town and this resolution will allow the group to apply for grant funding for the park. When they apply they will tell the grant provider that once they construct the park the town will agree to look after the operation costs of the park.

 

The next council meeting is May 28th.

The Pas RCMP Respond to an Incident in Front of the Post Office

The Pas RCMP responded to an incident that took place in front of the post office on May 10th just before 4:30PM.

 

It was reported that a suspect showed another person a weapon that appeared to be a firearm. It was later determined that it wasn’t a firearm and that it appeared to be a can of mace.

 

Due to the possibility of the weapon being a firearm the RCMP conducted a high risk arrest scenario.

 

No one was injured during this incident and the accused has been remanded on breach of probation and weapons charges.

The Pas Community Development Corporation North Forge Initiative

The Pas Community Development Corporation and UCN organized a special presentation that was conducted by North Forge President Jeff Ryzner.The presentation was held last Tuesday at UCN and North Forge is an organization that helps entrepreneur’s to make their business ideas a reality.

 

The Pas Community Development Corporation is looking at creating a North Forge in The Pas Region. Kimberly BallantyneThe economic development director for the CDC says it’s important for the region to have a North Forge because the community needs to start creating more businesses and this program will work with local entrepreneurs on their ideas to help them be successful. 

 

Ballantyne added that she will be hosting a meeting early in June and she will be inviting other local businesses and organizations to be a part of their project team.

The Pas Health Complex Foundation Wine Tasting Fundraiser

The Pas Health Complex Foundation is having a Wine Tasting fundraiser on June 7th at the Wescana Inns Upper Banquet room at 7:30PM.  The event will have a variety of wines to try and there will also be a 50/50 draw and a silent auction.  All money raised will go towards The Pas Health Complex Foundation and they will be putting the money towards buying new beds for The Saint Paul’s personal Care Home.

 

Tickets are 30 dollars each and can be purchased at the Wescana Inns front desk, at the Liquor Mart or by calling 204-623-3824 or 204-623-1420.

 

Tickets must be purchased before June 3rd.

 

 

Niki Ashton Honours The Three Boys Killed in Nelson House

The three boys who lost their lives just over two weeks ago were honoured last week in the House of Commons.

 

Niki Ashton delivered a member’s statement, in which she called on everyone to work together with First Nations to build communities that kids can be safe in from bike paths to lights on roads.

 

Ashton said that the boys were like any other kids across Canada, enjoying one of the first days of warmer weather, and faced challenges that are quote all too common on First Nations.

 

She said that not only were the boys on a gravel road with no lighting, but that one of the boys lived in a trailer with 17 other people after his mother committed suicide last year.

Ashton concluded her statement by saying that everyone will work to build safer communities across the country for kids like Keethan, Mattheo and Terrence.

Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Food Safe Food Handling Course

The Beatrice Wilson Health Centre is having a Food Safe Food Handing Course tomorrow in their classroom from 8:30 AM to 4PM. The course is open to all OCN members with a maximum of 30 participants.

 

If you want to attend the course call 204-627-7416.

4th Annual Interschool Traditional Pow Wow

Oscar Lathlin Collegiate's 4th Annual Interschool Pow Wow will be held at The Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre on May 25th at 1PM. Students from Schools across Manitoba will be participating including ones from the Kelsey School Division, Peguis First Nation, Saint Theresa Point First Nation, and Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. Registrations for the Pow Wow are still being accepted.

 

The Pow Wow has different age categories including nursery to grade two, grades three to five, grades 6-8 and grades 9 to 12 and participants in all categories are eligible for some great prizes.

 

If you would like to register call 204-623-5259 or you can sign up at the door of the GLMC before the Pow Wow begins.

 

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Sharing Circle at the Northern Learning and Support Centre

The Northern Learning and Support Centre here in The Pas is holding a sharing circle that will feature a video chat with Mike Masse.

 

Masse is a holistic therapist that will give an overview of what mindfulness is and how to apply it to the lives of parents and children.

 

Resource Facilitator Tania Catalano says it’s important for children to learn about mindfulness because it can help them to cope with stress and anxiety.

 

You can sign up for the program online at nlscmb.ca or call 204-620-5775.

Seating is limited to 20 people.

Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Baby Food Making Class

The Beatrice Wilson Health Centre has announced that there will be a baby food Making Class on June 19th as part of their Maternal Child Health Program.

 

The idea of the course is to teach mothers how to feed their babies in a healthy way to save money on baby food. They will be showing participants how to prepare baby food using a method that would preserve the foods nutrients.

 

The course will run from 1:30 until 3:30PM and it will be held at the Beatrice Wilsons Health Centres classroom. If you would like more information or if you would like to sign up call 204-627-7410

 

The first ten participants will receive a free magic bullet blender.

Our Member of Parliament Says First Nations Need Safer Communities.

MP Niki Ashton delivered a Members Statement in the House of Commons this week honoring three children who died last month…..

 

“I rise  to celebrate the lives of Keethan Lobster, Matthew Moore-Spence and Terrence Spence. These beautiful bright 13 and 11 years old boys from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation who died on April 28 like so many kids cycling , enjoying the first days of warmer weather when they were struck by a drunk driver.
Unlike so many other kids they faced challenges all too common on First Nations . Not just the gravel road with no lighting. 
 Keethan’s mum committed suicide a year ago. His grandmother  had raised him since then in a trailer that was home to 18 people.
Keethan had a dream. His last words to his Uncle Curtis Lobster were “I am  going to graduate from college like you uncle.' 

In Canada one of the wealthiest countries in the world ..in 2018 we have to ask ourselves why?”
                                                                                                                                             Ashton added we need to work with First Nations to build communities that kids can be safe in from bike paths to lights to roads.

Niki Ashton Calling For A National Pharmacare Program

Niki Ashton and the Federal NDP are once again calling for a national pharmacare program.

Ashton said recently that while medicare covers many critical health services, there is more that needs to be done.

 

She said that too many cannot afford the medication to treat their medical condition, and that a national program would save the medical system money.

 

Ashton added that the country quote needs national leadership on this key issue, and that there is no coverage for dental care and not enough in place for mental health services.

She concluded by saying that it’s time to complete the original vision and intent of universal health care, starting with a national pharmacare program.

 

Universal healthcare was brought in during the 1960’s and was pioneered by Tommy Douglas and the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation in Saskatchewan.

Flin Flon Station Museum New Star Attraction

The Manitoba government along with Tourism Manitoba has designated the Flin Flon Station Museum a new Star Attraction.  The Chair of the Museum Board Tom Heine says the Board is really pleased as they have been trying for about five years to achieve that designation.  He explains essentially its recognition by Travel Manitoba that they are an attraction worth seeing so it basically forces them to not up their game but to maintain the Museum as an attraction that tourists are wanting to come to see.

 

The Star Attractions program provides access to highway directional signage, ensures marketing support and highlights the attraction in its annual Inspiration Guide, online and in various marketing programs. There are now 63 Star Attractions in Manitoba

Town of The Pas Budget Hearing For 2018

The Town of The Pas will be holding a hearing for the 2018 budget at The Pas Municipal Building on Wednesday May 23rd. Mayor Jim Scott says the town will be presenting this year’s financial plan in detail and it will give residents the opportunity to ask questions about the budget or to voice their opposition.

 

The hearing will begin at 6pm and residents are encouraged to attend.

The Pas Citizens on Patrol Begins Speedwatch Program for 2018

The Pas Citizens on Patrol Program began their annual Speedwatch program Yesterday. The Speedwatch program was started a number of years ago by Manitoba Public Insurance as a road safety initiative.

 

The C.O.P.P records the speed of every vehicle that goes by and If they find a vehicle traveling 20 or more kilometres over the speed limit they get the license plate number and make and model of the vehicle and report it to the RCMP. The C.O.P.P will then send a report to Manitoba Public Insurance from the patrol so that MPI can use the statistics to set up programs for road safety. 

 

The C.O.P.P set up near the Metis Hall on the highway yesterday but they were forced to pack up early due to strong winds. Fortunately they did not record any vehicles traveling 20 or more kilometres over the posted speed limit.

 

The speedwatch program will continue to run from now until November 1st.

Dougald Lamont Wants PC Marijuana Legislation Amended

Manitoba Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont recently stated that the Progressive conservative’s legislation on Marijuana needs to be amended.

 

The way the current amendment is written would mean that an 18 year old could go to jail for a year or face a $100,000 fine for possession of Marijuana because the Pallister Government has set the legal age for buying, using, and possessing the drug at 19.

 

People 17 and under would be covered by the Youth Criminal Justice Act but this amendment would mean that 18 year olds could face the same punishment intended for more serious offenses.

 

Lamont stated in a news release that it defies common sense to throw an 18 year old in jail for a year or fine them for something perfectly legal for people 19 and older.

 

The Manitoba Liberals are expected to introduce a report stage amendment to Bill 11 later today that would reduce the legal age to 18 to purchase marijuana legally in Manitoba.

2018 Spring Clean Up Campaign in The Pas

The Town of The Pas will be participating in the 2018 Spring Cleanup Campaign from May 22nd until the 28th. According to a notice from the town they will be providing trucks for the pickup of yard waste.

 

If you want yard waste picked up from your property there are certain rules that must be followed. Some of the rules include protecting waste from wind and animals and putting waste in disposable containers.

 

If you have an old vehicle that you would like removed from your property you are asked to call 627-1125 for arrangements.

 

A complete list of regulations and more information can be found on the town of The Pas Community Updates Facebook Page.

Kelsey School Divisions Welcome Kindergarten Orientations

The Kelsey School Division is having Welcome to Kindergarten Orientations at both of their Schools. The First Orientation will be held tonight at Kelsey Community School at 6PM and Tomorrow night Ecole Opasquia School will have their orientation at the same time.

 

The program gives students the chance to partake in activities and to give their parents the opportunity to see what their children will be doing in preparation for attending school in the fall. These orientations have been held for a long time and this year new activities will be showcased including ones that focus on motor skills and early literacy activities.

 

Children born in 2013 are eligible to attend kindergarten and if you have not registered your child Contact the Kelsey Community School at 623-7421 or Ecole Opasquia School at 623-3459 and they will walk you through the registration process.

Small Fire at an Apartment Complex on 7th Street

The Pas Fire Department responded to a small fire yesterday afternoon. The fire occurred on a balcony at an apartment complex on 7th Street near the UCN campus.  It is not known how long the fire crews were on scene and the exact cause of the fire is not known either.

Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Prenatal Classes

The Beatrice Wilson Health Centre has been offering prenatal courses for the past 10 years and their next class will be held on May 16th at the Beatrice Wilson Health Centres Classroom from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. These courses often cover things, like pregnancy stages, nutrition, the size of the baby, and exercise. The classes are being lead by Olive Lathlin.

 

The courses are held every second Wednesday and the Health Centre is currently planning to offer another course that will teach mothers how to make their own baby food. If you need a ride to next week’s class or if you would like more information call 204-627-7410

2018 Kids of Steel Triathlon

The 2018 Kids of Steel Triathlon will be taking place here in The Pas on June 2nd. The triathlon involves swimming, biking, and running and it’s open to ages 8 and up. The entry fee is 20 dollars.

 

They are also in need of volunteers to help out at the event if you would like to volunteer or if you would like to sign up you can stop by The Pas Recreation and Wellness Centre or call 204-627-1134.

 

The registration deadline is May 28th.

War Amps of Canada Sending Their Key Tags

The War Amps of Canada will be mailing their key tags across the province to everyone that has a drivers license this week. The War Amps lost key return service was started after the Second World War by amputee veterans that wanted to provide services to Canadians while making money to pay for services that would help them.

 

The key tags work with a 9 digit number on the tags that are linked to your name and address. If you attach the tag to your keys and if you lose them they can be returned to you by the War Amps if they are found.

 

The War Amps have receives donations from people that have their keys returned to them. If you don’t receive your key tags in the mail you can order them online at waramps.ca or call 1-800-250-3030. The War Amps have returned 1.5 million sets of lost keys since the program started.

 

Consortium Entered To Acquire Hudson Bay Railway

The Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill will soon be back in Canadian hands.

A consortium of Manitoba First Nations, in partnership with i-Churchill incorporated, has entered into an agreement to acquire the port and railway from Denver-based OmniTrax.

 

Chief Glenn Hudson, who is the head of the consortium, said that this marks the start of a new day in Manitoba that shows Canada the strength of First Nations, how true partnerships are formed, and that First Nations are key to building a stronger north, stronger Manitoba and stronger Canada.

 

It is expected that a request for proposals to repair the washed out line will be posted in the next few days, and that the corporate process will be concluded next month.

The rail line has been out of service since last May.

The Pas McDonalds Mchappy Day Results

The McDonalds here in The Pas has raised a total of $2,012 for Mc Happy day 2018.  A dollar from every Big Mac, Happy Meal and hot Mc Cafe Beverage sold on Mchappy day goes towards Ronald McDonald house which helps sick children and their families.

 

The winner of this year’s 50/50 draw and hockey stick prize is Chris Isles and $145 from that draw will be going towards Ronald McDonald house.

The Pas CDC and PBDC Sign a Memorandum of Understanding

The Pas Community Development Corporation and the Paskwayak Business Development Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding on April 23rd. According to a news release this memorandum reflects a shared desire to participate in initiatives that would lead to an increase in economic activity in the region.

 

The CDC is an independent agency from The Pas that provides economic, community, and tourism development that benefits local residents and the PBDC promotes economic development for the members of OCN and plans commercial and investment initiatives.

Both groups are currently looking at creating an education, training and employment model in the region.

The Pas Community Development Corporation and Tri Council Submit Smart Cities Challenge Application

The Pas Community Development Corporation and the Tri Council have submitted an application for a Ten Million dollar cash prize from the smart cities challenge. The Smart Cities Challenge is a pan Canadian competition put on by infrastructure Canada that awards prize money for community projects that benefit residents and the challenge is open to all communities.

 

The CDC took the lead in approaching the Tri Council to apply for the smart cities challenge and over 30 people from the group assisted with writing the application. The group received word on April 30th that their application was accepted out of 100 submissions and it will now move to the evaluation by their jury. Minister Amarjeet Sohi announced membership of the jury on April 26th.

 

The winners of the smart cities challenge will be announced next year.

Pothole Safety Tips for Motorists

Spring has sprung and that means its pothole season which can present a risk to motorists.  Due to the climate of Manitoba, potholes are common as a result of cold weather elements and vehicles going over soft spots on the roads.

 

According to spokesperson Brian Smiley from Manitoba Public Insurance, one of the best things to do to avoid potholes is to slow down as you approach them as this will reduce the chances of damaging your vehicle. You can also change lanes in order to avoid potholes as long as you do so carefully. 

 

Some of the damage that can occur to your vehicle when hitting a pot hole can include, Flattening tires, bending rims, and front end damage. 

 

If you sustain damage to your vehicle as a result of a pot hole you can open a claim with Manitoba Public Insurance.

 

Visit mpi.mb.ca for more road safety information. 

Northern Health Region Prenatal Courses

Next week there will be two prenatal classes at the Primary Health Care Centre here in The Pas on May 7th and the 8th from 6:30-9 PM. The first class on Monday will begin with a tour of the maternity ward at the hospital.

 

The classes will cover the stages of labour, breast feeding, and medical intervention and the purpose of these classes is to give parents as much information as possible about what to expect once they have their baby.

 

The classes are free and if you would like to sign up call 204-623-9650.

Drug Seizure at Poplar River Airport

Last week, The Poplar River RCMP made a drug seizure at the local airport. According to a news release the RCMP had been investigating drugs coming into the community and their investigation led them to a woman who was scheduled to arrive in Poplar River on a flight from Winnipeg.

 

The police met 29 year old Kayla Berens at the baggage claim area and she admitted to having illegal drugs.  They searched Berens and found two packages containing 46 grams of cocaine.

 

Berens was arrested and has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

The RCMP is committed to enforcing laws against illicit drugs to their fullest extent.

Irvin Head Conducting Workshops at The Pas Friendship Centre

A series of traditional workshops are going to be held at The Pas Friendship Centre by Irvin Head. The first workshop will be held on May 22nd and he will be teaching you how to make a cradle board and a moss bag. A cradle board is a traditional pack that is used to carry babies.

 

The workshops will continue to run every Tuesday and Thursday until the end of June from 6-8 PM. He will also be teaching stone carving, wood carving and how to make items out of leather. The supplies are limited and you are asked to sign up before May 18th. Call the friendship centre at 204-627-7500 for more information.

You Can Support a Home Away From Home with Your Purchase

McDonalds Restaurants in Flin Flon and The Pas are joining a national celebration of McHappy Day today.  Store Manager in The Pas Shelly Galaugher says as in the past they’re raising money for Ronald McDonald House as one of the local kids from The Pas passed away and they used it quite a bit so they’re raising money to put towards that to help out families and its basically the same thing with any Big Mac, Happy Meal, any coffee or McCafe product bought a dollar goes towards that and of course local hearts that they sell for the week prior to McHappy Day as well.

 

 McHappy Day runs all day today with various community representatives helping out in the restaurant.

Vehicle Fire at Settee Avenue Update

More details have emerged regarding last Tuesdays vehicle fire on Settee Avenue here in The Pas. The page came in around 12:01 in the afternoon and fire crews arrived to find a motorcycle involved. The fire spread to a nearby RV and the house, fence, and garage in the vicinity of the fire sustained minor damage.

 

The crews had the blaze put out in a matter of minutes. The motorcycle involved was running at the time of the fire but the exact cause of the blaze has not yet been determined.

Paws-ta for Pups Dinner in Support of the Spay and Neuter Fund

Precious Pet Kennels will be having a Paws-ta for pups fundraising dinner at the Wescana Inn on May 12th. The meal includes pasta, caeser salad, garlic toast, and an alcoholic beverage.  There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 draw. The tickets can be purchased at the Wescana Inn or at Precious Pet Kennels.

 

The event begins at 5PM and all proceeds will be going towards the Spay-Neuter Fund.

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