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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

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