Manitoba Correctional Services will be holding correctional officer recruitment information sessions this month. The sessions will be hosted by Karen Ballantyne, a recruitment coordinator with The Pas Correctional Centre.

During the sessions, participants will learn about requirements and the training process of becoming a correctional officer. Benefits and career opportunities will also be covered during the sessions.

The first information session will be held in the A&W back room on October 17th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Sessions 2 and 3 will be held at the Northern Learning and Support Center. Session 2 is on October 19th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, and Session 3 is on October 21st from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.

Anyone interested in becoming a correctional officer is encouraged to attend an information session to learn more.

Opaskwayak Cree Nation will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, October 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Oscar Lathlin Collegiate.

All community members are invited to the meeting to discuss and gather input on several topics. Topics include post-secondary school sponsorship, the new OCN Training Center, HYCCC options for a new Child Care Center, and more.

An online meeting link will be available closer to the time of the meeting.

For more information, call 204-627-7480.

The Pas Fire Department and OCN Fire Department are hosting a Fire Prevention Week open house. Fire Prevention Week raises awareness and educates the public about critical fire safety practices, lowering the risk of injuries, deaths, and property damage caused by fires. It’s held during the week surrounding October 6th to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

At the open house, you can meet the firefighters, check out the equipment, and enjoy fun and educational activities for all ages. Truck tours offer an up-close look at the fire trucks and gear.

The open house is set for Saturday, October 10th from 12:00 to 5:00 PM, at The Pas Fire Department.

The open house will also feature live fire demonstrations, showing how unsafe charging of electrical devices can spread fire quickly. A high-angle rescue demonstration will also take place, showing technical rescue techniques.

Burgers will be sold between 12:00 and 2:00 PM, with all proceeds donated to the Manitoba Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

The big Ghostbusters Pyro Musical Fireworks and light show will be taking place tomorrow.

The annual event has been running in the community Thanks to Ed Demchynski and his team for 7 years now, and this is gearing up to be the biggest and most extravagant display to date.

Demchynski shares details on this year’s special guests.

The gates will open at 5 pm, with concessions and haunted houses running up until 8 pm, at which point the pyro musical and light display will run, and there will be a 50/50 draw running to guess the pumpkin's weight.

The show features 6 songs accompanied by lights, fireworks, dancers and extra pyro displays and will run for about 30 minutes. Tickets are $35 dollars apiece and will be available at the gate.

Chemawawin RCMP have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with a serious assault involving a teenager.

Police say a 16-year-old male was arrested without incident on September 30th and has been charged with aggravated assault. He has been remanded.

The 17-year-old victim was assaulted by a group of youths in Chemawawin on September 26th and suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries from a machete and firearm pellets.

Three other youths were previously arrested and charged.

The investigation continues, but police say there is no threat to public safety.

The Oscars Place is kicking off their annual sock drive early, as there is an immediate need to help clothe the less fortunate here in the community.

Donations are now being accepted at Super Thrifty, The Pas Friendship Center, Oscars Place Homeless Shelter, or at 102.9 CJAR.

Robert with Oscar's Place Homeless Center shares the importance of sock donations.

Robert says there is an immediate need for socks, but they are also accepting other donations.

With winter fast approaching, they will need more warm winter clothing, anything including toques, mitts, jackets, boots, long underwear and other winter essentials.

They also accept food donations and are willing to take whatever you can contribute, although it is recommended to call ahead if you are dropping off warm food. They say canned goods and nonperishables will always be accepted, along with toiletries and hygiene products.

The Pas Skating Club will be holding a free Try-Skate, offering the chance for kids and families to enjoy the fun of skating at no cost.

A Parent and Me free Try-Skate will be held on Monday, October 5th from 5:15 to 5:45 PM. All children must be accompanied by a parent, family member or family friend.

A free CanSkate will be held on Wednesday, October 14th, from 5:15 to 6:00 PM.

All participants must wear a helmet when skating. The skates will be held at the Roy H. Johnston Arena.

The You Make The Difference Workshop with Ian Hill, presented by the Opasquia Agricultural Society, will be held on Monday, October 5th at the Kikiwak Inn. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the workshop runs from 6:00 to 9:30 PM. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to attend.

The “You Make The Difference” National initiative is a program designed to address the challenges that fair boards, ag societies, and exhibitions face in the 21st Century. The workshop will be led by award-winning humanitarian Ian Hill, who is an agricultural society and fair advocate.

Val Berscheid, the president of the Opasquia Agricultural Society, talks about Ian Hill’s accolades and accomplishments.

Members of the agricultural society and fair board, exhibition organizers, volunteers, community leaders, and sponsors are all encouraged to attend the workshop. Proven strategies to raise more money, tools to recruit and retain more volunteers, practical solutions for fundraising, board renewal, and more will be covered in the workshop.

Register for the workshop at youmakethedifference.com.