The Kinsmen Club of The Pas is gearing up for their night of laughs, and this year will be bringing in some extra special comedians to take part.

Chad Anderson, who is originally from The Pas, will be headlining the event along with Jared Story, who has headlined the Winnipeg Comedy Showcase for over 10 years.

The Kinsmen Clubs’ Glenn O’Connell has more.

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This year’s event will also include a steak dinner, and it takes place at the Métis hall, with doors opening at 6:30 and supper at 7pm on January 30th.

The comedy show will start at 8:30 with music to follow.

The comedy show, dinner, and social will cost $50 per ticket.

Reserve yours by texting Bryan at 204-794-0523.

Through an active investigation, the RCMP in God’s Lake Narrows arrested multiple individuals in a trafficking scheme.

On December 6, God’s Lake Narrows RCMP visited Manto Sipi Cree Nation to meet with local Peace Keepers and Safety Officers after two recent drug seizures.

In the afternoon of December 7, two women were arrested at the airport for possessing suspected cocaine, crack-cocaine, cash, and drug paraphernalia.

Early the next morning, a man was arrested at a residence, where police seized drugs, cannabis, illicit pills, cash, a firearm, and drug-related items.

The three accused, along with the seized items, were handed over to the RCMP.

The women were released with a court date, and the man was also released and will face charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking and unsafe storage of a firearm.

RCMP thanked the Chief and Council and the First Nations Safety Officers of Manto Sipi Cree Nation for their continued efforts to reduce illegal contraband in the community.

Three adults have been charged after a girl was found injured on the side of the road in the Big Eddy Settlement, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, on December 10, 2025.

Police and EMS responded and took her to the hospital, where she was treated for minor injuries and released.

Investigators determined she had been assaulted at a nearby home and sexually assaulted by one of the men involved.

Ten adults were taken into custody.

Eight were later released without charges.

A 26-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man, both from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, face assault charges. The man remains in custody.

A 19-year-old man, also from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, was arrested later and is charged with sexual assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, uttering threats, and four counts of failing to comply with a release order.

The Tri-Community Foundation announced that it received a $100,000 donation to support local programming in The Pas, OCN, and the RM of Kelsey.

The Community Unrestricted Fund helps TPTCF quickly support important projects and needs in the region.

Thanks to the Haukaas Family’s support for this donation, the Foundation can continue building a stronger community, supporting youth programs, arts, culture, heritage, and local development.

Over the last few years, the Tri-Community Foundation has grown significantly, enabling larger donations for community projects.

Learn more about the work being put in by the foundation and how you can contribute to community growth at TPTCF.ca.

In 2024, the Town of The Pas secured $4.2 million in funding for its landfill modernization project through the Manitoba Growth and Renewal Opportunities Program.

Building on this success, the town submitted two more applications to the 2025–26 GRO program in October 2025.

Yesterday, the town announced it had been awarded $1,375,000 for the Recreational Renewal Project and $2,500,000 for the Regional Arts, Culture, and Learning Centre Project.

These significant investments will enhance recreation, culture, learning, and support long-term community development throughout the region.

The town thanked the dedicated team that helped, as well as the Manitoba government and Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations for helping make it possible.

RCMP and Winnipeg Police partnered in a joint operation from December 8 to 11, 2025, to arrest prolific and violent offenders with outstanding warrants in the Flin Flon, The Pas, and Opaskwayak Cree Nation area.

The Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit, with support from other police services, targeted 23 wanted individuals.

Five people were arrested on charges including robbery, assault, weapons offences, and failing to comply with release orders.

Four of them were found in Flin Flon, and one was located in the Opaskwayak Cree Nation.

Four were taken into custody without incident, while one man from Flin Flon was caught after trying to run away.

The other 18 individuals are still at large.

The Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit’s investigation is ongoing.

Volunteers are the backbone of our community, and the 42nd annual Volunteer Manitoba awards are recognizing those who deserve it most.

The awards show is still a ways away, but the nomination period will be coming to a close at the end of January, so now’s the time to nominate a local volunteer deserving of one of the 8 awards.

The leadership award, service awards, community leadership award, and mental health volunteer award are only a few of the honours up for grabs, and volunteers around the province are eligible.

Find more information about the specific award and volunteer eligibility at VolunteerManitoba.ca.

There is a need for power line technicians here in the north, and Manitoba Hydro has set up a paid program to train qualified individuals and get them ready to go.

The Northern Manitoba Trades Development pilot project will give those candidates hands-on educational and job site experience over 6 months and provide academic upgrading opportunities.

Your chance to get involved will be closing soon; the deadline to apply for the paid power line technician program is December 22nd.

Apply now at Hydro.mb.ca.

It was a very successful year for pledge drives at 102.9 CJAR in the community, raising over $30,000 for food hampers, toys, and clothing for those who need it most.

Thanks to the incredible support from the surrounding communities and numerous sponsors who gave back.

The Friendship Centres' pledge show raised approximately $10,000 for toys and food hampers for seniors.

The Minisewin Resource Centre raised over $5,000 to help feed families in the community over the holidays.

And the annual OCN Hamper Drive Brought in a staggering $22,000 and counting, with a last-minute donation of $3,500 helping push that total up.

Over 20 volunteers helped during pledge drives at the radio station, and even more helped collect donations in and around town, bringing those totals even higher.

Socks from Santa is still running at CJAR, and this is the last week to drop off donations for Oscar's Place. Stop by from 8:30 to 4:30 to do so up until Friday.

The Santa Claus Parade is fast approaching tomorrow, and will start at the GLMC this year before heading through the OCN and Pas and making its way to the Roy H. Johnston Arena.

It is the 14th anniversary of the TPCRC hosting the event.

Over 20 floats have been registered for tomorrow night’s parade; it will be leaving the GLMC at approximately 5 pm. Everyone is asked to dress appropriately as temperatures are expected to be below -20 tomorrow evening.

Following the Parade, a free skate will take place at the Roy, and free hot chocolate and hot dogs will be handed out. Everyone is encouraged to wear helmets, and skate rentals are available at the Roy for those who need them.

The Manitoba First Nations Police in the OCN are trying to give back to the children in the community over the holidays.

A community Christmas tree is being set up by the local detachment, giving children of all ages as many gifts as possible.

Donations are being accepted at the MFNPS detachment on Waller Road, located next to the Beatrice Wilson Health Centre.

They are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4:30 to drop off donations, and from there, all donations collected will be distributed to various community groups to help give them out to kids.

A 6-year-old boy passed away after being hit by a vehicle in Shamattawa.

The accident happened last Friday in the late afternoon when a vehicle backing up in a parking lot struck the child.

He was rushed to the local nursing station by the driver, but later succumbed to his injuries.

According to witnesses, there were a number of children playing in the parking lot, attempting to hang on to the bumpers of moving vehicles in an attempt to slide on the snow.

Parents are encouraged to speak with children regarding the dangers of this.

RCMP investigations are ongoing.

A 42-year-old male is dead following an off-road collision involving an AVT that took place on Friday in the early afternoon in Cross Lake.

RCMP arrived and found he had collided with a guy-wire near a hydro pole after turning into the ditch.

The driver, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to the nursing station and later died from his injuries.

It’s a busy month at the Otineka Mall with Christmas in the air.

Today, the students from Joe A Ross will be putting on a performance at the mall, Carolers will be set up at the center court at 1:30, and all parents are encouraged to take part.

To celebrate the season, table fees have been joyfully waived starting this week through the 13th to welcome more local and holiday vendors.

Pictures with Santa will take place December 17th through 19th, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm each day.

The event will culminate on December 19th with the Holiday Draws starting at 6 p.m., where attendees will have a chance to win up to $1500 in mall bucks as the top prize.

To learn more about any of the Otineka Mall Holiday Events, Call 204-627-7230.

OCN Chief and Council issued a semi-lockdown last week due to an influx of money coming into the community.

The lockdown will remain in effect through this week and until December 14^th, nightly from 2 am until 6 am.

During this time, check stops will be in place at spots that lead in and out of the community.

The council said the issue was made as a preventative measure to ensure safety and to limit the number of outside individuals making their way into the community, especially during these hours, with public safety being the main concern.

The Kelsey School Division will be kicking off its holiday concert session at the MBCI this Wednesday, and their holiday concert will feature art from the visual arts class and performances from various bands. The show takes place in the MBCI gymnasium on Wednesday at 7 pm.

The Ecole Opasquia will have its “On with the Snow” musical running on Thursday with performances at 1:30 and 6:30.

Next week, the Kelsey Community School will host “Broadway Santa” on Tuesday, December 16^th, with shows at 1:30 and 6:30.

Scott Bateman’s performance will happen the following day, December 17^th.

For a decade, CJAR has been supporting the less fortunate in the community by providing warm winter wear, specifically socks.

Socks from Santa is continuing to run during the holidays, and we are looking for donations to take to Oscar's Place homeless shelter.

The Main goal is to help provide socks to those who spend numerous hours outdoors during the colder months.

Frostbite can set in quickly, depending on weather conditions and the protection provided by proper clothing.

Socks, along with other warm winter gear, can be dropped off at the CJAR Offices now. Donations will be taken until December 19th.

The Rotary Club of the Pas is busy during the holiday season, giving back to the community.

The seniors' tea with Santa will take place at the Wescana Inn and will see seniors to a holiday gathering with refreshments from 1 to 3 pm this Sunday.

The Club is also busy making donations during the holiday season, including to The Pas Road Runners Swim Club Operation Red Nose.

Operation Red Nose services will run again this weekend, tomorrow and Saturday, from 9 pm till 2 am. The number to call is 623 3300.

The Santa Claus Parade is fast approaching on Saturday, December 13th, from 5 to 6 pm, and will start at the GLMC this year before heading through the OCN and Pas and making its way to the Roy H. Johnston Arena.

It is the 14th anniversary of the TPCRC hosting the event.

Following the Parade, Misses and Mr. Claus will be at the Roy H Johnston Arena, saying hi to all the kids.

You can call the TPCRC at 204-623-4269 to register now, and all event information is available on the TPCRC Website.

On Monday in the early afternoon, Oxford House RCMP assisted First Nation Safety Officers with the arrest of a 23-year-old woman at the airport.

She had arrived on a commercial flight and was detained for being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

During a search, officers found a concealed package containing 64 grams of cocaine and 102 pills believed to be oxycodone, with a total estimated street value of $41,000 in the Bunibonibee Cree Nation.

The woman was arrested and taken to the Oxford House RCMP Detachment.

She has been released and is scheduled for a court appearance, facing three counts of Possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Often, at this time of year, we get caught up in finding the best deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday and forget what the holiday season is all about.

Connecting with family and friends and reflecting on values such as joy, love, and kindness.

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day of global generosity, and we are encouraging everyone to give back in one way or another.

The Children's Hospital at the Health Sciences Center is the only children's hospital in the province, often admitting children from across the province and even other provinces.

Today, for Giving Tuesday, all donations will have triple the impact thanks to generous donors who will double-match every dollar raised.

Currently, the cancer ward at the HSC Children's Hospital is undergoing state-of-the-art upgrades that have displaced families a bit but will allow for better family care as the project nears completion.

To donate today, head to goodbear.ca.

A proactive traffic stop results in drug charges being laid in the Opaskwayak Cree Nation.

In the early hours on Sunday, November 30, 2025, Manitoba First Nations Police conducted a traffic stop in The Pas to check for sobriety and proper licensing.

During the investigation, all vehicle occupants were detained under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

A search revealed over half a kilogram of suspected cocaine and a significant amount of suspected methamphetamine, worth over $40,000 combined.

All four occupants of the vehicle were charged and remanded into custody on various drug charges.

The Pas Friendship Centre will be hosting its second big pledge show of the holiday season this week at CJAR.

Red Apple has partnered with the Friendship Centre, and donations are now being accepted at the store.

On Thursday from 8:30 to 10:30, pledges will also be taken at the CJAR offices to help put gifts under the tree for children in the community.

$4300 was raised for seniors during the Friendship Centre's first seasonal pledge show a few weeks back.

The on-air toy drive is this Thursday, and the toy drive at Red Apple takes place throughout the day on December 13th.

The Pas fire department and other volunteers will be taking part.