The Pas RCMP have arrested a 34-year-old man following reports of threats involving a firearm.

Police say they responded to a residence on Reader Street around 8:30 Sunday evening, November 8th, after receiving reports that a man had threatened several individuals.

Following a brief standoff, the suspect opened the door and was arrested without incident.

The man faces charges of assault, uttering threats, and violence against an intimate partner.

Police are withholding his name to protect the victim's identity. He remains in custody awaiting his court date.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 19 will host a community Remembrance Day parade and service tomorrow. Anyone wanting to participate in the parade is asked to gather at the Legion Branch 19 at 10:00 AM.

The parade will begin at 10:30 AM, when the parade route will leave Legion Branch 19 and walk past the cenotaph. The parade will then proceed down Crossley Avenue towards MBCI.

A service will be held at MBCI, with doors opening at 10:20 AM. Those taking part in the service are asked to arrive by 10:30 AM; the service will commence at 10:50 AM.

Everyone is welcome to attend the Legion Branch 19 for refreshments and a light lunch after the service. The Legion Clubroom will remain open until 6:00 PM.

A 53-year-old Opaskwayak Cree Nation man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run dating back to April 2025.

The Manitoba First Nations Police Service says officers responded to a collision on April 20th, finding an abandoned SUV in a ditch after it struck a streetlight pole in the 400 block of Kiche Maskanow. The driver had fled the scene.

DNA evidence collected from the vehicle was sent to the RCMP's forensic laboratory in Ottawa. With assistance from RCMP identification services, investigators were able to identify the suspected driver.

The man was arrested on November 1st and charged with failure to stop after an accident and mischief causing property damage over five thousand dollars.

He was released on an Appearance Notice and will appear in court at a later date.

Public Health has identified new HIV cases in the Northern Health Region, including in the major centers of Flin Flon, The Pas, and Thompson.

The Northern Health Region is encouraging residents to learn more about HIV; knowing the facts and understanding prevention methods are important steps in taking care of your health. Understanding how it is transmitted and how to reduce the risk helps to protect you and your community.

Knowing your HIV status is important. For HIV testing information and services, visit the Northern Health Region Website: northernhealthregion.com  or reach out to your local health center.

A proactive traffic stop near Opaskwayak Cree Nation has resulted in the seizure of two firearms and ammunition and the arrest of two individuals.

The Manitoba First Nations Police Service says officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 10 North, near Watchi Bay, on November first.

A male passenger, identified as 28-year-old Brent Zachius John Daniels of Flin Flon, was wanted on an outstanding warrant. He faces several additional firearms-related charges.

The female driver, 29-year-old Victoria Dreamweaver Moore of Winnipeg, was found to be breaching her conditional sentence order and driving while disqualified. A drug screening test also detected cocaine in her system.

Both individuals were remanded into custody.

Police say the seizure is part of their ongoing commitment to keeping community roadways safe and removing firearms from unauthorized owners.

The Sam Waller Museum will host their fifth You Are Living History presentation tomorrow. The historic presentations feature stories and history from our community. Tomorrow's event will feature Blanche Cowley-Head sharing stories of indigenous veterans from our community.

David Makepeace from the museum talks about what to expect from the presentation.

Doors open at 7:00 PM, and concessions will be available. The event is free for all to attend and includes a gallery tour after the presentation, featuring Legion artifacts on display for Remembrance Day. 

The Wanless Community Club has 2027 memberships available, and it is looking for new members.

Membership payment can be made at meetings or by e-transfer. Regular members are residents or landowners of Wanless and the 15-kilometre surrounding area, while associate members reside elsewhere.

Meetings are held monthly, on the first Thursday of the month, at 7:00 PM at the Wanless Community Hall.

Club members discuss and plan community events, bring new ideas, and help fundraise. This is a volunteering opportunity to get more involved in the community.

To keep up with the club’s activities, check out their Facebook page: Wanless Community Club Inc.

The Official grand opening for a new Asian market is taking place at the Otineka Mall, bringing Eastern flavours to the community.

Abner Agpalza opened his first Asian market in Flin Flon about 5 years ago and saw an influx of customers from The Pas and OCN and decided to open up a second store in the area to help support the customers needs.

The grand opening will take place today from 10am to 6pm and owner Abner Agpalza wants to invite the community to check out all the items they may have never seen or tried before.

Following the grand opening, the store will be open from 11:30 to 6 pm Monday through Saturday.

98 books made the difference in the library checkout challenge, which saw The Flin Flon Public Library face The Pas Regional Library.

The challenge tracked books checked out from both libraries in October, Library Month. Books checked out in person from the library and on the Libby app were counted. Flin Flon took the victory with 2537 books, while The Pas finished not far behind with 2439.

The Flin Flon Public Library won a community pizza party, with details expected to be posted on their Facebook page soon. Flin Flon has also suggested a rematch with The Pas for next October.

An increase in book checkouts, public participation, and an interest in reading is a win for both communities. 

Northern Lights Seniors Housing Co-Op is looking for board members. The organization is dedicated to developing new, affordable, and accessible independent living options in the Tri-Community.

They are looking for individuals to help move their seniors’ housing development from planning to reality. They want people who can bring ideas and actively participate.

If you are interested in joining this initiative, contact the Northern Lights Seniors Non-profit Housing Cooperative by phone at 204-620-1757.

The Pas RCMP have arrested two individuals after a disturbance at a local business.

On November 1st, at 1:40 AM, The Pas RCMP received a report of a disturbance at a business on Fischer Avenue.

When officers arrived, they observed a male and female who were refusing to leave the establishment.

When police directed the individuals to leave, the male grabbed one of the officers by the collar and attempted to push him. He was placed under arrest. The female then attempted to interfere with the arrest of the male, and she was also placed under arrest.

A 23-year-old male from Opaskwayak Cree Nation is facing charges of assault on a police officer and resisting/obstructing a peace officer.

A 20-year-old female from Wanless is facing a charge of assault.

The pair were later released on undertakings.

Churchill band Days on Land recently released two new songs and a music video, focusing on the changes in Manitoba's northernmost town.

With changes and developments taking place in Churchill, Days on Land is telling the story from the ground. Their song Wide Open Land was released on October 30th; it focuses on the port of Churchill and new industry and trade opportunities.

Days on Land also released a bonus track, titled Track Shed, written and sung by bass player Joe Stover.

Roy Mexted, the lead vocalist and guitarist of Days on Land, talks about the inspiration behind the songs.

You can stay up to date with the band on their Facebook page. You can watch the music video for Wide Open Land, featuring Churchill locals, on YouTube.

Flat Broke Productions will be premiering its project, Our Bloods The Same, at the OCN Veterans Hall on Indigenous Veterans Day, November 8th.

The film is written and directed by local filmmaker Steven Bignell, with Jeremy Bignell and Vincent Seymour starring in the film.

Steven Bignell shares what the film is about

The premiere showtime is 12:30 PM, with additional showings at 3:00 and 5:00 PM. The film is around 35 minutes long and action-packed. All showings of the film are free.

A man was arrested following an attempted home invasion in Swan River.

On October 28th, around 4:30 PM, RCMP responded to a report of an attempted home invasion occurring at a residence in Swan River.

A male suspect knocked on the door of the house. The 57-year-old resident, who knows the suspect, briefly opened a window and spoke to him, causing the suspect to walk away.

A short time later, the resident opened the door, and the suspect returned, resulting in a physical altercation between the two. The suspect forced his way into the residence and was then forced out.

The suspect then grabbed a rock and threw it at the house, then punched a window before walking away.

RCMP located the suspect a short distance from the home. The suspect refused to comply with police orders, prompting officers to assist him to the ground and arrest him.

A 33-year-old Swan River male faces charges of assault and break and enter with intent. The suspect was released on an undertaking.

A Special council meeting will be held in The Pas tomorrow at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Town of The Pas Office at 81 Edwards Avenue.

The purpose of the special meeting is to administer the Oath of Office for the Mayor and Members of Council. Orientation for the newly elected council will also take place. Updates will be given regarding town operations, projects, and municipal priorities.

Past council and special meetings are streamed and archived on the Town of The Pas Council Meetings YouTube Channel.

Faculty at University College Of The North have collaborated to create a book on empowering Indigenous students.

Dr. Joseph Atoyebi is one of three editors for the book and a professor at UCN; he shares details about the book’s contents.

He says students should not have to leave their cultures at the classroom door to succeed.

The book's themes include reconciliation and decolonization in teaching and learning, empowering Indigenous students and transforming their education, and excellence and scholarship.

A book launch will be held in The Pas on Tuesday, November 10th at 5:00 PM, at The Pas campus of UCN, in front of the library. The book's editorial team and chapter authors will be there to answer participants' questions. Copies of the book will be available at the launch for purchase.

The Beatrice Wilson Health Center will hold a foot care and mobility education session on Wednesday, November 4th, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM.

The session is intended for mature adults who want to learn about improving health and mobility, preventing falls, and foot care.

Guest speakers from the Northern Health Region and the Opaskwayak Health Authority will be there to share their knowledge.

The session will take place at 245 Waller Road, with refreshments and snacks provided, and door prizes available.

For more information, call Shawn at 204-627-7410.

The Northern Youth Trades Conference will be held in OCN and Thompson, giving tradespeople, employers, and partners a chance to gather and explore opportunities.

The conference will be held on November 23rd in OCN and November 25th in Thompson. Both days, the conference will run from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

The deadline to register a booth or presentation is November 8th; contact Calem at 204-939-0176.

Those attending can get resume and career assistance, learn about training and education, and attend employer presentations. Hands-on demonstrations and equipment displays, current job opportunities, and apprenticeship information will be available.

Employers and partners invited range from mining and resource companies to construction and heavy equipment employers.

The Pas RCMP have arrested a 24-year-old man following a theft and knife incident in The Pas.

Police say officers responded to a business on Crossley Avenue at around 9:48 Tuesday morning, October 28th, after a report of a theft.

A store employee confronted the suspect outside, but the man pulled out a knife. The employee was not injured.

Police located the suspect a short time later on Fourth Street. A search revealed he was carrying three knives.

The man, from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, faces charges of robbery with an offensive weapon and theft under five thousand dollars.

Halloween is tomorrow night, and the Town of The Pas is reminding trick-or-treaters to have fun and stay safe.

Keep safety in mind when preparing costumes, swap masks for face paint for better visibility, and ensure costumes fit properly to prevent trips and falls.

Parents should inspect all Halloween candy at home before kids dig in. Throw away any candy that is unwrapped, opened, damaged, or homemade. Also check candy for non-food items and small choking hazards, especially for young children.

Drivers are reminded to be alert while driving on Halloween, drive cautiously, and watch for children crossing the street unexpectedly.

Young kids should always be accompanied by an adult while trick-or-treating, and older kids should go out in groups and stick to a planned route. Parents should remind kids to respect home boundaries and never enter a stranger's house or car.

When preparing your house for Halloween night, use flameless lights in pumpkins; instead, a safer option is to use battery-operated lights. Remove wet leaves from pathways and steps to prevent slips. Keeping pets away from the door is also suggested.

For more information, contact the Town of The Pas Community Safety and Well-Being at 204-627- 1148.

Keep in mind that clocks will not change this weekend, as the province moves to permanent daylight saving time, known as Manitoba Standard Time.

The change, which was made official last month, is the result of a government public consultation with Manitobans.

During this adjustment, Manitobans are advised to confirm travel departure and arrival times and medical appointment times.

Ensure your devices are set to the correct time, although most modern phones and computers will update automatically.

The province has worked with a range of organizations and businesses across several sectors, including technology, telecommunications, travel and transportation, health care, agriculture, and more, to ensure a smooth transition.

The Northern Regional Health Authority held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, October 28th. During the meeting, they discussed their 2023-2028 strategic plan.

One of the priorities in their strategic plan is to eliminate indigenous-specific racism. Efforts towards this include expanding coaching and training for leaders and the creation of an indigenous workforce leader position.

Additional security staff were hired this year in Thompson to meet security needs and keep patients and staff safe.

The meeting ended with a reminder that the influenza and Covid-19 vaccines are available. Walk-in clinics will be held in The Pas throughout November. Call The Pas Public Health with any questions at 204-632-9650.

The Clinical Atlas is the first full 6-book series in massage therapy adopted for the visually impaired. Before The Clinical Atlas, no accessible massage therapy book had ever existed in Canada, meaning those who are blind or have low vision have no way to read the material independently.

Omar Lunan, the author and clinical director of The Clinical Atlas and a practicing registered massage therapist, talks about the Kickstarter campaign to support the books.

More information can be found on theclinicalatlas.com.

As the temperature continues to drop, many people are using portable electric space heaters as a way to supplement central heating and stay warm. Using space heaters in a safe manner will help prevent a space heater fire.

When purchasing a heater, choose one with the seal of a qualified testing laboratory. Also make sure the heater you buy has a thermostat and overheat protection.

Place the heater on a solid, flat surface, at least 1 meter away from anything that can burn. Keep the heater out of the way of foot traffic, and never block an exit. Plug the heater directly into the wall; never use an extension cord.

Always remember to turn off and unplug your space heater before you leave the room or go to bed.

Music fans in The Pas can look forward to a live performance this Friday night from Canadian singer-songwriter Hendrika.

Also known as Selina Heyligers-Hare, Hendrika is a multi-instrumentalist and singer; here she talks about her upbringing and music.

Her sound blends influences from bluegrass, rock and jazz into a unique collection of original songs.

Hendrika released her EP I Can’t Remember in 2024 and has since performed at festivals across Canada.

Performances take place tomorrow in Flin Flon at 19 Hemlock Drive, and in The Pas on Friday at the Sam Waller Museum, both starting at 7:30, with tickets available at the door.