The Lido Theater in The Pas remains a high priority for the Mayor and Council.

 

The site's cleanup has been taking place over the last week which has left a portion of Edwards Avenue blocked off.

 

Many questions are still up in the air regarding what will happen next.

 

Murphy said that it’s a major focus of the council and administration to get the site cleaned up and the progress has gone well.

 

The next council meeting will be held on October 15th following Thanksgiving.

Safety in school zones is on the mind of the mayor and council in The Pas.

 

During this week’s citizen period at the council meeting, it was brought up.

 

Murphy said that with the issue being brought up on multiple occasions they will be looking into what can be done with speeds in school zones around the community.

 

A new Community Safety Officer’s truck was also purchased and should be in the community shortly, which will help with the team's efforts towards community safety.

Culture Days kicks off in The Pas today with tons of events to take part in.

 

There is a brand new exhibit on display at the Sam Waller Museum and a large selection of books to show support for National Truth and Reconciliation Day on display at the library.

 

Tomorrow there will be a board game night at the library starting at 5 pm, and a ghost walk and horror movie night that begins at 7 pm at the Sam Waller Museum.

 

The quilt show will run Saturday afternoon at the Metis hall from 11 to 4 pm with lots of local vendors, and the 4 H will be hosting a crafting event at the Kin Center starting at 2 pm.

 

Art in the Park will take place on Sunday afternoon at the AG grounds at 11 am and all supplies will be provided.

 

A Story walk will take place at the Grace Lake boardwalk on Sunday afternoon starting at 2 pm and the Sam Waller will host a Family fun day from 1 to 5 pm on Sunday.

 

More events will take place next week, learn more by going to the Culture Days Facebook page in The Pas.

The UCN is hosting a soft launch for their Pathways program.

 

The program is designed to help students return to school and help guide them into college-level programs.

 

Over the last few years, the UCN has been looking into ways to lessen the attrition rate of students.

 

This program will help students who may not be as used to a college-level program or have had issues with education in the past.

 

This program is offered at the UCN in alignment with their adult learning courses as an alternative that may work better for some students.

 

Pathways to healthcare and post-secondary education are available, learn more at ucn.ca.

Swim Clubs in The Pas have started up for both youth and Adults.

 

Emily Doucette, new head coach for the Road Runners took over the position in the off-season and will have her first go at coaching the team.

 

The Try-a-Swim sessions run free of charge and give the kids a chance to see what the program is all about and registration for the full program can be done if interest is there.

 

The Norman Masters program, also run by Doucette started last week and is open to everyone 18 plus, they have 2 a week and 1 a week sessions running, and are also hosting a free 2 week try a swim wrapping up this week.

 

For the road runners the program starts for children as young as 6 but going through the swim level 4 program is a prerequisite.

 

They are still looking for 1 more coach for the road runners and anyone interested can contact Doucette online at The Pas Road Runners Facebook page.

In the early hours on Saturday, just after midnight, Thompson RCMP got a report of a stabbing that took place at an address on Nickel Road.

 

When officers arrived they found a 56-year-old male with multiple stab wounds.

 

The Victim was taken to Winnipeg Hospital where he remains in stable condition.

 

The initial investigation determined that the male had been assaulted 3 4 individuals, 3 male and 2 female.

 

That investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Thompson RCMP.

 

Later that same evening RCMP in Thompson got a report of a second stabbing at a business on Princeton Drive.

 

When officers arrived they found a 35-year-old male with multiple stab wounds, he was transported to hospital.

 

Police began patrolling the area and located the suspect on Brandon Crescent.

 

Brandon Anderson, 29, was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault.

 

Investigations into both assaults are ongoing.

On Saturday, September 14th RCMP in The Pas responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business in Wanless Manitoba north of The Pas.

 

Two masked males entered the business, one armed with a handgun, and the other with a machete, then stole money, merchandise, and alcohol from the employee before fleeing.

 

One suspect was identified as 28-year-old Morgan Pielak of OCN who was known to have warrants out for his arrest.

 

He was located last week on Wednesday at a residence in the OCN and was taken into custody without further incident.

 

He is being charged with multiple offences robbery with a firearm, and carrying a concealed weapon.

 

Officers are still working to arrest the second suspect.

 

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact The Pas RCMP or leave a secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Last Friday morning, The Pas Fire Department responded to two separate fires in the community.

 

The first occurred just after 6 am when they were called to a hydro pole fire on Gordon Avenue.

 

When they arrived Manitoba Hydro was already on site, power was turned off to the pole, and the fire department was able to extinguish the flames and remained on scene for several hours to ensure no flare-ups.

 

The second fire took place at a structure in The Pas.

 

Upon arrival, they found the back side of the home on fire and were able to knock it down.

 

Following an overhaul of the structure, the only damage found was in the area of the fire’s origin.

 

This fire is under investigation.

 

The Town is reminding everyone to call 911 and NOT the fire hall or department members directly in case of a fire, so the information can be promptly passed on to dispatch.

A large-scale search in Shamattawa First Nation for a six-year-old boy who has been missing for more than a day resumed at daybreak today.

The boy, Johnson Redhead, attended a breakfast program at the school until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, but didn't show up in class after that

Police were contacted about Johnson's disappearance around noon Wednesday.

Community members and RCMP officers immediately started a search, combing wooded areas, trails, roads and sheds and checking construction equipment looking for the boy.

ATVs and other vehicles are being used for the search, along with a search by foot.

The RCMP's search and rescue team, along with personnel from the Office of the Fire Commissioner, are helping with the search.

Between 50 to 100 volunteers from the community helped with the search Thursday and a drone and a police dog are also headed to Shamattawa to help today.

Moose Lake RCMP are requesting public assistance in locating two suspects wanted in connection to a robbery that took place in the community on September 10th.

 

Three suspects entered the property, one armed with a firearm and another with a bat, robbed and assaulted the victim, before fleeing.

 

A 16-year-old male suspect was arrested but RCMP is still looking for the other two suspects.

 

Dion Campbell, 23, and David Cook, 20, are both wanted on unendorsed warrants of arrest for various offences.

 

They are both considered armed and dangerous and RCMP is urging anyone with information to come forward.

 

Tips can be reported online at manitobacrimestoppers.com.

The Northern Lights are expected to be strong over the next few weeks and years.

 

The aurora is triggered when particles from the sun slam into the earth at speeds of up to 72 million Kilometers per hour.

 

Scott Young, Planetarium Astronomer with the Manitoba Museum handles astronomical content and puts together shows that run at the Star Theater. The Manitoba Museum also offers a wide variety of interactive exhibits including the recently refurbished planetarium; this has made even more shows at the facility possible including the explorations of volcanoes, the human body, and laser light shows.

 

Young says the main thing is to avoid other lights that can make it difficult to view and to find a forecast for Northern Light online.

 

To find up-to-date aurora conditions in your area go to auroraforecast.com or go to manitobamuseum.ca to learn more about programs at the museum.

For the Third year in a row, Ed Demchynski and his team will be hosting a pyro-musical extravaganza at the Ag Grounds in The Pas.

 

The stage is already set for this to be the biggest event on date, with hundreds of hours already being put in to design the show, music, costumes, including a 10-foot-tall animatronic grim reaper, a brand new display, and more.

 

Setup for the Pyro-Musical and fireworks display goes on well in advance.

 

The Show is on October 12th at The Ag Grounds in The Pas starting at 8:15, it will be about a half-hour long display.

On Saturday, September 7th RCMP in Swan River along with the Emergency Response Team, RCMP Remote Piloted Aircraft Section, and Police dog services executed a search of a residence on 1st Street South in Swan River.

 

They located 2 male occupants and took them into custody.

 

Police searched the residence and located 5 firearms, as well as Drugs, Paraphernalia, unstamped cigarettes, ammunition, and a hoard of weapons.

 

Two males age 77 and 31 were arrested on multiple firearms charges and possession with the purpose of trafficking.

 

They have been released pending a court date.

RCMP in The Pas has made an arrest following two robberies that took place at two businesses on Fischer Avenue over the weekend.

 

Sunday Afternoon officers got the report of a robbery and on-route were notified that a possible gunshot had occurred.

 

When police arrived on scene they determined that no injuries had occurred and that the suspect had fled on a bicycle.

 

A short time later a second robbery was reported at a business a short distance from the first robbery.

 

Later that day officers, with assistance from service dogs were able to locate and apprehend the suspect, he was taken into custody without further incident.

 

Berion Chartier is being charged with multiple offences and remains in police custody, RCMP investigations are ongoing.

Monday afternoon, RCMP in Thompson seized Drugs, Cash, Weapons and cell phones in two separate investigations.

 

Traffic stops of a vehicle on Wolf Street led to the arrest of one individual when he exited his vehicle and then began to approach officers in a threatening way.

 

Officers detained the driver and conducted a search for weapons.

 

They located drugs and drug paraphernalia and arrested the 49-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female passenger.

 

A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of 115 grams of cocaine, a hatchet, and other paraphernalia.

 

 Officers then prepared a search warrant and entered a residence on Birch Avenue where they seized additional cash, drugs, firearms, and Paraphernalia.

 

Clark Chornoby, 49, was remanded into custody and charged with various offences, the 29-year-old female was released for a scheduled court date.

 

Later that afternoon Thompson General Investigative Services executed a search at a second residence on Brandon Crescent and seized more drugs, cash, and paraphernalia.

 

Noah Rambarran, 21, was remanded into custody on multiple charges and another 28-year-old female was released on a scheduled court date.

 

Thompson RCMP continues to investigate.

The Change is Coming Meeting is happening this Thursday at the Kikiwak Inn for MKO members living in and around The Pas and OCN.

 

The meeting will take place in two parts at 1 pm and 6 pm, and MKO is looking for input on the health concerns of citizens and how to deal with problems Northerners face. 

 

There will also be conversations on the needs of members living in the north, and the goal is to make it better for the people in the community.

 

MKO Members are encouraged to take part and at 6 pm there will be an opening prayer with Natalie Spence, followed by a presentation and PowerPoint on the KIM program, a question period and giveaways will follow.

Tickets are now available for the Rotary Club of The Pas’s Fish Fry Dinner and Dance on September 21st.

 

Tickets are 35 dollars apiece and tables can be reserved.

 

The event happens at the Legion and starts at 5:30 with dinner being served at 6:30, the dance will follow and tickets will be available for the silent auction.

 

The Rotary Club of the Pas is also selling tickets for Catch the Big One and next week’s prize is just shy of 25 thousand dollars.

 

The draw is open to anyone including those outside of the community and if winners are not in The Pas e-transfers are available for the prizes.

 

Rotarians will be out selling tickets at the Grub Box and No Frills.

 

The Rotary Club of the Pas is also looking for host families for their youth exchange program.

 

It can be a great way to learn about a new culture, build new relationships, and learn more about culture while sharing yours.

 

Contact Linda Northcott at lindac204@yahoo.com.

Town of The Pas mayor Andre Murphy was in Winnipeg last week talking with Health Minister Asagwara to discuss health care concerns of the community.

 

Murphy went on to say that the provincial government is committed to making the clinic happen, but there are necessary steps that need to be taken.

 

The recruitment of staff and the upgrading of infrastructure go hand-in-hand as the hospital in The Pas is already the oldest one in the province and staff want better facilities.

 

The new health clinic in The Pas was already in the front running 6 years ago.

 

The Northern Transportation symposium also took place last week in Thompson and the Town of The Pas staff took part.

 

Links to everything that was shared at the symposium can be found on the Thompson Chamber of Commerce website.

 

Murphy said it was a good way to build community relationships and that The Town of The Pas would try and encourage the local chamber to host next year’s event.

The Northern Health Region along with the Opaskwayak Health Authority are hosting an awareness walk to show support for suicide prevention.

 

The gathering will start at Devon Park at 5 pm with short speeches from town and OCN representatives followed by a walk to the GLMC.

 

There will also be a gathering at the GLMC following the walk with a candlelight vigil, where candles will be available and light refreshments available for those who attend.

 

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day and everyone is encouraged to show support to preventing and supporting those who may be struggling to cope.

 

Suicide can have wide-reaching consequences, that can affect family, friends, and others involved.

Violence, crime, and gang-related activity has been on the rise across Northern Manitoba.

 

The Safer Communities and Neighbourhood Act is the first of its kind in the country, and it works by holding property owners accountable for threatening or disturbing activities.

 

The Manitoba Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act is designed to enhance neighbourhood safety by giving residents the power to take action against properties involved in illegal activities.

 

It enables community members to report concerns about specific properties to the government for investigation and necessary measures.

 

The Act specifically targets properties used for activities such as drug production or distribution, gang-related activities, prostitution, and unlawful sale of alcohol, providing a means for concerned citizens to actively contribute to the safety of their communities.

 

To make a report you can call 1 800 954 9361.

The Pas Community Choir is back with its fall session and they're looking for new and returning members.

 

The group performs at events in the community throughout the year including the Festival of Trees and during Trapper’s Festival, and hosts concerts in the fall and spring.

 

The first gathering of the season takes place tonight at the Westminster United Church in The Pas at 7 pm and is open to everyone who would like to try out.

 

The group is supported by the Arts Council and to join it costs 30 dollars per member.

On Sunday afternoon at approximately 4:45 pm RCMP officers in The Pas responded to a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 60, about 30 kilometers east of Highway 10.

 

When officers arrived they found a vehicle that had rolled into the ditch.

 

It was determined that the vehicle had hit the shoulder of the road and lost control in an attempt to correct the vehicle, which caused it to roll.

 

The 2 rear passengers a 21-year-old female and 23 year old male both from Winnipeg, were ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead on the scene.

 

The driver, a 25-year-old female, and the front passengers a 21-year-old Male from Winnipeg were transported to hospital in The Pas, treated for minor injuries, and released.

 

The Pas RCMP and forensic reconstructionists are continuing to investigate.

Daytime programming at the Oscars Place Homeless Shelter returned about 4 months ago.

 

The program relies heavily on Donations and they have received quite a bit from local partners like the Friendship Center, but there is always a need for more, Janet Lowther with the Shelter 

said one of the things they run out of all the time is socks, and they can make a world of difference to those in need.

 

CJAR’s Socks from Santa Program will return shortly, but donations of new socks for the homeless can always be dropped off at CJAR offices and the Oscars Place Homeless Shelter.

 

For those seeking emergency overnight, the shelter opens at 8 pm and those that use it must be inside before 11 pm.

 

The Shelter is also preparing for the coming winter months, and keeping people in need clothed and sheltered is always challenging.

 

There is always a need for warm-weather clothing items for adults and toiletries for those who use the facility.

 

With about 60 people during the day and about 25 using the overnight periods, the program continues to grow to accommodate the community.

 

Call or text 431-355-1875 for information or to make a donation.