Community Futures Cedar Lake Region is hosting a workshop for female business owners.

The Cash Flow Canvas Bootcamp helps female Indigenous business owners to budget with their numbers.

Tanya Woods Richardson, founder and CEO of Community Futures Cedar Lake region, shares that:

"The idea is to actually have a lot of fun, cause numbers can be a scary conversation, and the idea of the BootCamp is, where we will work with founders step by step, in a loving and gentle way to really help them understand the numbers that they're using in their Cashflow."

Richardson said it would give these female business owners an understanding of pricing products and services to make their businesses profitable.

At the workshop, there will be interactive exercises, real-world examples, and personal feedback.

The 3-hour workshop runs next Tuesday, November 5th, starting at 5:30 at the Pas Regional Library.

You can contact Sandra Shapiro with Community Futures locally to register.

Halloween is almost here and there will be lots of activities in the community for kids to take part in.

This afternoon, at 12 pm, the Otineka Mall will host a costume contest with cash prizes and five different age group categories for children from zero to eighteen.

Immigration Services is hosting a virtual Halloween contest for kids, which is wrapping up this afternoon.

You can send in costume photos for a chance to win prizes.

Tonight the friendship center will have a haunted Halloween walk from 6 pm to 9 pm on golf course road.

A haunted house will be set up at the OCN veteran’s hall from 10 to 4 tomorrow, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Northland Ford is wrapping up their scare hunger campaign and will finish collecting donations for food banks in the community.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard will host a Halloween event tomorrow at the Roy H Johnston from 5-8 pm with lots of goodies for the children.

Find out more about Halloween events and how to stay safe while Trick-or-Treating by going to thepasonline.com.

The second of two inmates who escaped from The Pas correctional facility last night has now been brought in.

At approximately 7 pm last night RCMP were notified that two inmates had escaped from the facility.

Officers responding began extensive searches in the community and were able to locate one of the inmates shortly after with the assistance of Manitoba First Nations Police and a drone.

The second inmate was brought in by RCMP after extensive searches took place in the community.

RCMP wants to thank the public for their assistance and cooperation during this time.

Following a successful run last week, The Kelsey school division along with Dominoes The Pas will once again be selling pizzas in support of the school.

The “Raise the Dough” fundraiser is happening this week in support of the Scott Bateman Middle School.

Domino's Pizza locally is donating 5 dollars from each pizza sale to the purchase of new playground equipment.

The family special codes are FAM1 and FAM2, and include a variety of items; they must be used in order for contributions to go towards the school.

The Sam Waller Museum is hosting a night at the Museum this weekend.

The event, geared to children aged 6 to 12, is a sleepover that will include games, crafts, movies, and the inspiring atmosphere that the Museum offers after hours.

Kids are encouraged to bring sleeping bags, sleeping mats, pillows, and pyjamas and get comfortable for the night.

Tim Hortons will provide snacks for the children and coffee for the parents.

Children need to be accompanied by an adult, and there has to be one adult for every three children.

The event is being brought back after an over 10-year hiatus and gives children a unique opportunity to see the Museum like never before.

The event happens this Saturday at 7 pm, running till Sunday morning.

The MMF in The Pas has been hard at work with the opening of a new daycare.

Across Manitoba, the MMF signed a 10-year agreement with the provincial government to receive 7.9 million dollars per year, with a focus on building ECE facilities provincially.

The site is a 40-seat facility that will staff 10 to 14 people and is for children from 0 to school age. The facility cost 3.7 million dollars to build.

The Center called Li Pchi Taanfaan meaning “Little Child” is now in the process of staffing, training and setting up the facility as the grand opening approaches.

The name is a mixture of both French and Cree.

There is also a seniors unit, and a plan for housing units as well, all being situated at the end of Bell Avenue in The Pas.

The grand opening will be on February 11th, 2025.

The Royal Canadian Legion has kicked off its annual poppy campaign and poppies are on sale at various outlets in the community.

The campaign runs from today until November 10^th, leading up to Remembrance Day and air cadets in the community will be canvassing, looking for support.

During this period, the iconic red poppy flower is prominently featured as a symbol of remembrance. Donations are collected in exchange for poppies, and the funds raised help support veterans and their families, as well as various community programs.

The annual campaign helps support local veterans and their family members and all money collected locally stays in the local community.

The campaign not only serves as a way to remember those who have served but also educates the public about the importance of peace and the impact of war.

It encourages Canadians to reflect on the sacrifices made for their freedom.

The Kelsey Community Schools “Raise the Dough” fundraiser continues today and tomorrow.

Domino's Pizza locally is donating 5 dollars from each pizza sale to the purchase of a new inclusive play structure.

Two specials including one or two pizzas and a bread side can be ordered online, by phone, or through their app.

The school programs will receive a 5-dollar donation for each order using the code FAM1 or FAM2.

Starting on October 30th The Opasquia Times is undergoing a rebranding with a focus on local content.

The Paper published its first edition back in the 70’s and changes go along with what the late founder Murray Harvey would have wanted.

There will be a new look and logo, more local content and a focus on working with local organizations, town council, chief and council, schools and businesses.

The Re-branding will include changes to their paper and website.

Grab the new Opasquia times next Wednesday at locations around The Pas.

Northland Ford Scares Hunger is happening again this month.

The program supports food banks and school breakfast programs in the community.

Non-perishable food items, toiletries, water, School supplies and other essential goods can be dropped off.

Community groups, local Businesses and individuals can call Northland Ford to have larger donations picked up.

The Manitoba Housing tenant's meeting for this morning has been postponed until further notice.

They are asking anyone within the Manitoba Housing system to come and share their thoughts.

The Chief operating officer, executive directors, senior regional directors, district manager, and program manager for Manitoba Housing will be attending.

They will be providing information to tenants and looking for information from tenants in regard to housing in the province.

The Pas and Area Animal Shelter is hosting a Pledge show this morning on 1029 CJAR.

The shelter opened its doors in 2017 to provide for animals in the community.

At first, the shelter just took in cats, but it has since grown to accommodate dogs as well.

The shelter helps find homes for animals while providing them with food, toys, accommodations, litter, vaccinations and shots, and other necessities.

They also work with other shelters and animal rescue networks across Manitoba and other provinces to provide for animals.

Fundraising is going on to help with the costs of running the facility and also subsidize adoption fees.

The Town of the Pas began flushing water pipes yesterday in preparation for the winter months.

The process takes several days and will run 24/7 until complete.

It can lead to discolouration of water from faucets.

It may also cause issues with water pressure.

If you notice any changes in your water you can run faucets for several minutes, this should clear any sediment that may have made it in.

It’s Fire Prevention Week and the goal is to raise awareness about fire safety and prevention.

This year’s slogan is “smoke alarms, make them work for you.”

In case of a fire, you may only have 2-3 minutes to escape which is why it’s so important to have working smoke detectors and prepare an escape plan that the whole family is aware of.

Smoke alarms should be installed on every level and in every room.

Smoke rises so you should always stay low to the ground when escaping, and never go back inside once you're out.

The fire hall in The Pas will host an open house event tomorrow from 11 to 2 pm with fun activities for kids, crafts, interactive games, and lots of fire prevention information.

Local firefighters will be on hand doing a meet and greet and providing information, there will also be a demonstration of fire suppression techniques.

The goal of Fire Prevention Week is to reduce the risk of fires and to promote fire safety practices, and everyone is encouraged to check smoke alarms every month to ensure they are working and replace them every 10 years.

Educator tool kits, smoke alarm activities, and digital catalogues with information can all be found at fpw.org.

This weekend's Pyro-Musical and Haunted House display in The Pas is sure to astound all.

Tens of thousands of dollars have been put into the fireworks, lasers, costumes, equipment, and more to make this the biggest Halloween Pyro-Musical to date.

Ed Demchynski and all the volunteers have been hard at work to make it all happen.

Gates open Saturday at 4pm for the haunted house and concession, and the Pyro-Musical display will take place at 8:15.

This year's show will even feature animatronics from Universal Studios in Florida, and there will be a whole Halloween display set up at the AG Grounds to take part in.

The Le Pas De Dance Studio will also have a special Halloween performance that will take place in front of the grandstand.

Tickets for the show are still available at the Opasquia Times in The Pas.

The Pas and OCN's Madlack was nominated for the up-and-coming band at the Manitoba Loud Musical Awards a few months back.

An award ceremony took place in Winnipeg on September 28th, and Madlack was awarded the title of up-and-coming band 2024.

The Band Features members entirely from the pas and OCN and is comprised of Logan Morton on drums, Zane Constant the lead vocalist, and Owen Abraham on lead guitars.

A Show and celebration took place last weekend to commemorate the award.

Last Friday, Lynn Lake RCMP got a report of an assault in progress involving two teenagers at a residence in Black Sturgeon Falls.

When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old male deceased outside the residence.

A 16-year-old male from Black Sturgeon Falls, also known as Marcel Colomb First Nation, was charged with second-degree murder and remanded into custody for a court appearance that took place in Thompson yesterday.

Lynn Lake RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime Services continue to investigate.

The Oscars Place emergency shelter is preparing for the winter months and there is a need for donations, especially footwear, socks and other winter clothing essentials.

Oscar's Place is no longer just a homeless shelter; it helps those who may have issues with low income and offers daytime services such as food, showers, and clothing.

They rely heavily on donations from the community and have already seen a rise in users with temperatures dropping to below freezing overnight.

There is currently a need for adult clothing and a reminder that the shelter is only for adults in need, and they do not take in children’s items.

They are also looking for food items and turkeys for their upcoming Thanksgiving feast.

You can contact the shelter at 431 355 1875 to drop off donations or go to their location on Ross Avenue.

Linkages is a conference the UCN hosts that looks at economic development in the region.

The theme for the Linkages conference taking place in The Pas is Innovation.

The Conference taking place on October 8^th and 9^th will explore the challenges, opportunities, and applications to the north, and its people.

This year’s keynote speakers will reflect the conference theme including experiences being shared by Mattel, Indigenous Post Secondary, and Deloitte, Bringing fresh ideas and experience to the region.

The Manitoba Chamber of Commerce is bringing about 25 to 30 investors looking into opportunities in northern Manitoba.

Senior government officials will also be taking part in the conference, and Chris Avery of the Arctic Gateway Group will be attending.

Linkages is a recurring economic development conference running in both Thompson and The Pas.

The Conference will take place at the Kikiwak Inn with the dinner happening at the UCN.

Culture days wrap up in The Pas this weekend and there is still time to get involved.

Gabrielle Swan shares more about Culturama running this weekend and says it has a lot in common with the “Foods of the World” event that has been done in the past but with more.

"This event is similar in the sense that you can still come try food from fourteen different countries, however in addition to the food, there's going to be live performances, so there's going to be dancing, and singing, and each of the performances is specific to the region."

There are different tickets available for the event.

General admission is free and that will allow for a viewing of all the performances.

Food passes can also be purchased at the door for 5 dollars per person and family passes are available to feed up to 7 people for 20 dollars.

This event runs on Saturday and will run from 2 to 4, and again from 6 to 8 pm.

There are still lots of other events to take part in, find them all at thepasartscouncil.com.