Blizz fans saw another trade go down earlier this week between Northern Manitoba and the AJHL’s Calgary Canucks.

2007-born forward Trystyn Sidor will head to Calgary to play this upcoming season. In return, the Blizz received a Player Development Fee.

As a friendly reminder, the 2026–27 training camp kicks off this Friday and is free and open to the public.

More information can be found at normanblizzard.com.

The Tri-Community Minor Baseball Association is currently looking for both all-male and all-female slo-pitch squads to take part in its upcoming September Slo-Pitch Tournament.

The entry fee of $600 can be sent via e-transfer to chelseycoulter19@gmail.com. A $200 non-refundable deposit will be due by September 4 to secure your team’s spot.

The cap for both divisions is eight teams, with payouts based on the number of entries received.

The tournament itself will start on September 11 and run until September 13. A canteen will be available at the Arena 1 baseball diamond throughout the tournament.

If you’ve ever had a hankering to learn the great sport of golf, The Pas Friendship Centre will be offering a “How-To” workshop for those between the ages of 17 and 25.

Spots are extremely limited, and rides will be provided to those who register. The workshop will take place tomorrow and kick off at 10:30 a.m.

To sign up, call Carson at 204-627-7500 or email caoassistant@thepasfc.ca.

The Blizz have a new squad member after a trade with Winkler went down last week on Monday.

Kade Stringer is the newest addition to the 2026–27 Northern Manitoba Blizzard roster. In return, Winkler received a PDF and 2008-born forward Cody Farrell.

Stringer brings a ton of Junior A experience to the Blizz. Last season, he was traded three times, making stops with the SJHL’s Estevan Bruins, the MJHL’s Winnipeg Monarchs, and eventually Winkler.

Across those three stops, Stringer played 47 games and recorded 37 points.

Days Seven and Eight of Opaskwayak Indigenous Days will be happening this weekend, which means there are only two days left to either check out or take part in one of the many remaining sporting events.

To kick off Saturday, a 4-Man Golf Tournament will be happening all day at Halcrow Lake Golf and Country Club. At 8:30 a.m., the long-distance foot race will kick off at the Otineka Mall. Starting at 9:00 a.m. at various soccer fields across the community, the Harriet Constant and Irvin Constant Soccer Tournament will also get underway.

At 10:00 a.m., the AFC Memorial Basketball Tournament will wrap up its remaining games at the OLC gymnasium. Shortly after, at 10:30 a.m., the Canoe Classic will get underway at the OID Park.

At the Arbour Site, the George Flett Memorial Horseshoe Tournament will start ramping up around noon. Lastly, flour packing will be going on at the Casino starting around 5:00 p.m. for those looking to test their strength and balance.

Moving on to sporting events happening Sunday, the remaining tournaments will continue throughout the day.

Much like Saturday, the 4-Man Golf Tournament will get the day going, starting at 8:00 a.m. Then, at 9:00 a.m., the Harriet and Irvin Constant Soccer Tournament will continue, followed by the youth soccer tournament at 10:00 a.m.

At noon, more horseshoe action will take place at the Arbour Site. Lastly, at 4:00 p.m., an adult fishing derby will be held at both the OCN Riverside and OID Park.

Day Six of Opaskwayak Indigenous Days is here, and a whole slew of sporting events will be running throughout the day.

As an ongoing reminder, all entry fees must be paid at OID Headquarters, and receipts must be shown before entering events.

The two-man golf tournament will run throughout most of the day at Halcrow Lake Golf and Country Club.

At 10:00 a.m., the first race of the day will take place at the Joe A. Ross School track with the Nathan McGillivary Youth Relay. Other races happening at the same time include the Angel Races at the Veterans’ Hall and the Children’s Races at Pike Race.

Also getting underway around 10:00 a.m. is the Co-Ed Slo-Pitch Tournament, with games being played at the three main baseball diamonds in town.

Not long after, at 10:30 a.m., the Canoe Classic will kick off at the O.I.D. Park.

Once noon rolls around, the AFC Memorial Basketball Tournament will continue at the OLC gymnasium. At 1:00 p.m., the Youth Soccer Tournament will get underway at the Arbour Site.

Lastly, a shotgun shoot will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Pike Lake for all the marksmen and markswomen looking to test their skills.

Official O.I.D. booklets are available at OID Headquarters in the Otineka Mall.

It’s Day Five of Opaskwayak Indigenous Days, which means there are only a few days left to check out or compete in some of the sporting events happening throughout the remainder of the week.

As always, both the Angel and Children’s Races will kick off the morning at 10:00 a.m. The Angel Races will be held at the Veterans’ Hall, while the Children’s Races will take place at the Big Eddy Soccer Field.

The AFC Memorial Basketball Tournament will also get underway around the same time at the Oscar Lathlin Collegiate gymnasium.

A little later, at 1:00 p.m., co-ed volleyball will begin at the OLC gymnasium.

Lastly, a strongman/strongwoman competition will get underway at 3:00 p.m. at the GLMC. Entry fees can be paid at the OCN Payment Centre. Participants must bring their receipts if they plan on taking part in the competition.

Today marks day four of Opaskwayak Indigenous Days, and sporting events are still going strong across the community.

A few races will take place this morning, beginning at around 10:00 a.m. The Angel Races will be held at the Veterans Hall, while the children’s races will take place at the O.I.D. Park.

The next set of activities will move to Pike Lake, where canoe races will take place. Races for children and teens will kick off at 2:30 p.m., followed by the adult races at 5:00 p.m.

Boys and girls ages 12 to 16 have the chance to develop their volleyball skills at UCN’s Volleyball Camp at The Pas campus, running from August 24th-28th. The camp costs $30 per person, with a maximum of 24 boys and 24 girls participating.

There are two 2-hour-long volleyball sessions per day, per group. Girls’ sessions will run from 1:00 - 3:00 PM and 6:00 - 8:00 PM, and the boys’ sessions are 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Tournaments will be held on Friday night for participants to demonstrate the volleyball technique they've learned, while giving them a chance to compete.

For more information, call 204-627-8535 or email UCN@recreation.ca.

Today is officially Day Three of Opaskwayak Indigenous Days, and there are still plenty of sporting events taking place across OCN.

A friendly reminder that all entry fees must be paid at OID Headquarters, and receipts must be shown before entering events.

Starting at around 9:30 a.m. at the Jake Constant Bus Garage, the O.I.D Bike Race will take place for those who registered. Race times will vary depending on the division, with registration opening at 8:30 a.m. this morning.

Other races will be taking place at 10:00 a.m. The Angel Races will be set up at the Veterans’ Hall, while the Children’s Races will take place at the Big Eddy Soccer Field.

Lastly, the adult division of the ball hockey tournament will be wrapping up its games today at the Oscar Lathlin Collegiate gymnasium.

Official O.I.D booklets are available at the Headquarters in the Otineka Mall.

Today is officially the second day of Opaskwayak Indigenous Days, and here are some of the sporting events taking place across OCN.

Starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Veterans’ Hall, pre-elder and elder races will take place. Then, at 9:30 a.m., there will be a 50+ mountain bike race. Registration will happen on site at the Veterans’ Hall with Mariola Head.

Children’s races will be running throughout the week at various locations across OCN. This morning at around 10:00 a.m, they’ll be set up at the OID Park.

Also happening this morning are the Angel Races at the Veterans’ Hall, which will also begin at 10:00 a.m.

Lastly, the O.I.D. Ball Hockey Tournament starts up today at the Oscar Lathlin Collegiate gymnasium. Today, the youth division will be playing their games and competing for one of three cash prizes, while the adult division will begin play tomorrow.

Sunday, Aug. 9, marks the official start of Opaskwayak Indigenous Days, with a couple of sporting events set to kick off the week.

Beginning at 9 a.m., a Children's and Youth Triathlon will take place at the O.I.D. Park. Registration will be available on site. For more information, call 431-355-1756.

At 1 p.m., a Youth Fishing Derby will be held at OCN Riverside Park. The registration fee is $8 per rod.

102.9 CJAR will be covering all Opaskwayak Indigenous Days events throughout the week. Stay informed by visiting our website or tuning in to our local newscasts.

O.I.D. program booklets will be available beginning Monday at the main headquarters in Otineka Mall.

Starting next week, a wide range of sporting events will take place during Opaskwayak Indigenous Days.

The O.I.D Soccer Tournament was announced Wednesday night, and participants looking to put together a team have until Aug. 12 to register before games kick off next weekend.

There will be both men's and women's divisions, with cash prizes awarded to the teams that finish first through third.

The entry fee is $600 per team. E-transfers can be sent to accounts.recieveable@opaskwayak.ca. In the message box, include your team name. The tournament draw will also take place on Aug. 12.

The Pas Minor Hockey is currently looking for house league coaches and conveners ahead of the upcoming hockey season.

If you enjoy making a positive impact while helping young players develop their skills and build confidence, consider getting involved.

For more information or to apply, visit thepasminorhockey.ca.

On Friday, August 14th, during Opaskwayak Indigenous Days, the Nathan McGillivary Sr. Memorial Youth Relay Race will take place at Joe A. Ross School's outdoor track.

This event is open to youth ages 12–17. To compete, each team must consist of two males and two females.

Registration will take place on the morning of the race from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., with the race beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the teams that place 1st through 6th. Trophies and individual awards will also be presented to the top standout racers.

For more information, please contact Jamie at 204-623-5622 or Gabby at 204-978-1204.

A few announcements were made last week surrounding your Northern Manitoba Blizzard.

First up, on Friday, the Blizz made another trade ahead of the upcoming season. Liam Carlone, a 2006-born forward formerly of the Winkler Flyers, will now be suiting up for Northern Manitoba. In return, the Flyers received a player development fee (PDF) and 2007-born defenceman Seth Quayle. Carlone is coming off two stellar seasons with Winkler and even served as the team's assistant captain during his tenure.

The Blizz continue to get better ahead of training camp, which is set to begin later this month. This past weekend, the team released its full training camp schedule and highlighted two games that will be played during this month. The camp will feature open practices as well as competitive scrimmages. More information can be found on the team's official Facebook page.

One last reminder from the Blizz: they only have a limited number of spots remaining for their upcoming hockey school, which is set to kick off on August 18. There are currently nine spots available in the U7 and U9 program and just three spots remaining in the U11 program. Participants interested in registering are encouraged to visit normanblizzard.com to sign up.

As always, the best way to stay up to date with your Northern Manitoba Blizzard is by following the team's Facebook page or visiting their website.

The Northern Way Sports Charity Golf Tournament will once again kick off Connor Dewar's Hockey Camp week on Monday, August 10.

Halcrow Lake Golf & Country Club will once again play host to the exciting event. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., with a shotgun start scheduled for 12:00 p.m.

The tournament will also feature a delicious dinner, presentations, and great prizes. To register for this 18+ event, stop by the clubhouse or call 204-627-2300.

The OCN Storm are continuing their fundraising efforts ahead of next season by hosting another Radio Bingo on August 25.

Much of the Storm's success can be attributed to the support of the community, and these bingo events are another way to bring fans together while helping support the team as it looks to capture a historic third consecutive championship this upcoming season.

As always, bingo cards are available for purchase at the Bingo Hut in Otineka Mall. Participants can tune in at thepasonline.com or on 102.9 CJAR to join the action.

The Legion is asking everyone to save the date! This September, the branch will be hosting a fun golf day at the Halcrow Lake Golf & Country Club.

The event will also feature a putting contest and a $10,000 hole-in-one challenge. Be sure to stay tuned for more details by joining the branch's official Facebook group.

In other Legion news, the branch will be hosting a Sports Day next month at the Kinsmen Ball Diamond, located at the end of Crossley Avenue. The day will feature disc golf, cornhole, bocce ball, and much more.

The Sports Day is open to both members and non-members ages 18 and older. Entry fees vary depending on which event you choose to participate in. To sign up or learn more, contact Comrade Mark A. at 1-204-679-8192.

The 61st Opaskwayak Indigenous Days is adding to their event list with a 3-on-3 basketball tournament held from August 13th to 15th. Several age groups can play, with a 10 and under division, 11 to 13 division, 14 to 17 division, a competitive men’s division, and a competitive women’s division as well.

Entry fees vary from free to $100 up to $150 per team. There will be prizes for teams that place, with up to $1000 to be won.

A skill competition is set to take place on Friday, August 14th. All basketball teams must register for the tournament at the OCN Payment Center in the Otineka Mall. The deadline to register is August 12th.

Opaskwayak Indigenous Days is holding a bike race on Tuesday, August 11th, at the Jake Constant Bus Garage. The race is open to children, youth, and adults, with cash prizes for male and female racers placing 1st-5th in each category. Registration begins at 8:30, and race start times are 9:30 AM for adults, 9:35 AM for youth, and 9:40 AM for children.

All racers must wear a helmet. An adult-only entry fee of $20.00 is payable at the OCN Payment Center in the Otineka Mall. 

The event is one of many planned for the 2026 Opaskwayak Indigenous Days festival in August, celebrating Cree culture, traditions and community.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard are calling for potential billets to sign up and help out during training camp and the regular season. This very rewarding opportunity also comes with its own unique perks. Billet families will receive $600 per month, one season ticket, and, of course, the chance to show players what northern hospitality is all about. More information on how to inquire can be found on their official website and Facebook page.

In other Blizz news, another trade occurred last week between the Northern Manitoba Blizzard and the Winnipeg Blues. The Blizz traded forward Kayne Pawlick and a Player Development Fee to the Blues in exchange for netminder Kannen Kirkwood, a 2007-born goaltender from Calgary, AB. This marks yet another move by Northern Manitoba as they continue to bolster their roster ahead of the upcoming season.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard wants hockey families to know there are still spots available in its U7/U9 Hockey School.

The camp will take place late next month and offers a fun opportunity for young players to get a head start on the upcoming hockey season while developing their skills on the ice.

For more information or to register, visit normanblizzard.com.

The Pas Minor Hockey is offering a great incentive for hockey families across the tri-community.

Parents who register their players between now and August 1 will save $100 on player registration fees. The organization is encouraging anyone planning to register one or more players to sign up as soon as possible to take advantage of the discount.

For more information, visit thepasminorhockey.ca or the organization's official Facebook page.

A co-ed 6-and-4 slo-pitch tournament will once again be held during this year's Opaskwayak Indigenous Days.

The tournament begins on August 14, with games being played at one of the three main ball diamonds throughout the tri-community.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top teams in both the A-side and B-side championship finals. The $500 entry fee must be paid at the OCN Payment Centre by Wednesday, August 5, for teams to be eligible to participate. All teams must also register through slo-pitch.com and submit a signed waiver.

All prizes are guaranteed, and individual awards will also be presented to the tournament's standout players.

For more information or to register, contact Cheryll Cook at 431-355-3722 or Jill Cook at 204-978-0299.