The Sam Waller Museum in The Pas is hosting a special Paint Night at the Museum this month.

The event takes place Thursday, September 17th, from 6 to 8 p.m., at 306 Fischer Avenue.

Guests will enjoy wine and refreshments, an exclusive tour of the museum’s latest art exhibit from artist Collette Balcaen, and a portrait-painting activity featuring the museum’s curator.

Participants will also get to vote on the curator’s costume.

Admission is 25 dollars, with the evening offering a unique mix of art, history and fun.

A new transitional housing complex in Winnipeg is providing more than a place to live for people experiencing homelessness.

Webb Place will offer up to 118 residents access to 24-hour, on-site supports through Indigenous-led organization N’Dinawemak.

Services include case management, crisis response, life-skills development, medication supports, cultural and spiritual programming, and connections to mental health and addictions services.

The Manitoba government has invested 25-point-four million dollars to purchase and renovate the building.

Officials say the goal is to help residents move toward permanent housing and prevent a return to homelessness.

Students looking for a hands-on learning experience are being invited to enroll in a new land-based course through the University College of the North.

The course will run from September to December, with 40 percent of the learning taking place through hands-on experiences in the field.

Students will work alongside Elders and knowledge keepers, learning about gardening, beekeeping, traditional medicines, and harvesting and preparing food from the land.

The course also explores Indigenous philosophies and land-based teachings.

Only eight spots are available, and participating students will receive a 1200 dollar stipend through CEWIL.

The first class is September 11th at 1 p.m. by Zoom.

Hands-on lessons that are a required part of the program are currently scheduled to run out of Thompson, but work is being done to try to make them available in The Pas as well.

To register, contact Dr. Asfia Kamal at gkamal@ucn.ca.

The Northern Manitoba band Low Budget Rockstar consists of members Kennie Henderson, Harley Whitehead, and Terry Constant. They have been seeing success in their music career while promoting the reclamation of Indigenous languages, culture, and community.

Low Budget Rockstar signed with their record label New Sun Music in 2023. Their most recent release, Cotton Candy, has a music video to go with it, released on YouTube today. Cotton Candy was recorded at the House of David Studio on Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee.

Lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Kennie Henderson talks about the band's upcoming shows.

To stay up to date with the band, go to their Facebook page: Low Budget Rockstar.

The Pas RCMP made an arrest during a traffic stop recently.

On September 3rd, just after midnight, while on patrol, The Pas RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Cathedral Avenue and Campbell Street.

While officers were speaking with the female driver, drug paraphernalia was observed in plain view inside the vehicle.

The driver was arrested, and a subsequent search of the vehicle was executed. Additional drug paraphernalia, plus a large sum of Canadian currency, was located.

The 45-year-old female from The Pas has been charged with Possession for the purpose of trafficking and was later released on an Undertaking.

The Pas Fire Department will hold a Paid-On-Call Recruitment Information Session on September 10th. Those participating can meet the crew, tour the equipment, and learn what it takes to become a paid-on-call firefighter.

There will be an interactive Q&A with current firefighters and leadership members, an overview of the recruitment and physical assessment process, and station and apparatus tours.

The information session will be held at The Pas Fire Hall from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on September 10th.

No prior experience is necessary, as training is provided. For more information, contact The Pas Fire Department on Facebook via direct message.

With the fall and winter months fast approaching, the Beatrice Wilson Health Center is reminding parents of car seat safety tips to remember to keep babies safe and warm in their car seats. Some winter clothing can make a child’s car seat unsafe by causing an improper fit, meaning the child is not strapped in properly.

Babies should be dressed in thin, warm, well-fitted clothes, with hats and mitts when they’re in their car seats. Avoid bulky clothing, snowsuits, and bunting bags.

Older children should unzip their winter coats in the car before they buckle up, to reduce bulk under the seat belt. Older children should also avoid wearing bulky clothes and snowsuits in the car.

Cross Lake RCMP are investigating the suspicious death of a 17-year-old female from Pimicikamak Cree Nation.

Police were called Sunday afternoon after a body was discovered in a wooded area in the community.

An autopsy confirmed the victim’s identity. She had been reported missing on August 22nd, after last being seen by family on August 17th.

Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services are now leading the investigation.

Health officials are raising awareness about HIV as Manitoba sees a sharp increase in new cases.

The province declared a public health emergency in May, after 328 new HIV cases were reported in 2025, compared with 90 in 2019.

Krista Tooley with the Play it Safer Network says HIV rates are highest in Northern Health and Prairie Mountain Health.

Here, Tooley talks about some of the local resources available.

They’re encouraging people to get tested and know their status, noting some people with HIV have no symptoms and may not know they’re infected.

Chemawawin Cree Nation RCMP are investigating an armed robbery at a business on Arena Road.

Police were called just before midnight on August 28th after an unknown male wearing a red face covering and goggles entered the VLT area, fired a gun twice into a wall, and took an undisclosed amount of money from a cash drawer.

No one was injured, as patrons safely fled when the suspect entered.

A second male reportedly locked the business door with a chain and padlock before both suspects left on foot toward the school.

Police Dog Services and Forensic Identification Services assisted, but the suspects were not located.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Chemawawin RCMP or crime stoppers anonymously online.

A long-awaited bridge project near Sea Falls is moving closer to reality.

Norway House Cree Nation says a new bridge structure will be built on Provincial Road 373 over the Nelson River East Channel.

The project has been pursued by the community for the past couple of decades and is now expected to become a reality within the next three years.

Four roadway alignment options were examined as part of the design process, with a preferred route now selected.

Representatives from Manitoba, along with project consultants, are expected to return to Norway House, with community meetings resuming in early 2027.

September is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, with World Alzheimer's Day on September 21st. The campaign highlights the importance of early diagnosis, warning signs, and support for those with loved ones who are struggling.

Erin Crawford, the Chief Executive Officer with the Alzheimer Society Of Manitoba, explains what the Alzheimer's Society does.

The Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba has many virtual programs, over the phone counseling, and virtual support groups for individuals with dementia and care partners. The Family Education Series put on by the Alzheimer's Society brings in experts to discuss topics helpful to those affected by Alzheimer's. Several Family Education sessions are slated for this fall.

To learn more and to access the Alzheimer Society Of Manitoba’s resources and educational tools, go to alzheimer.mb.ca.

Legal Aid Manitoba is opening a new office in The Pas. The Official re-opening of the Northlands Law Center after a devastating fire in March of 2022 is set for September 10th. The Office is located at 123 Cook Avenue. Legal Aid Manitoba's first office in The Pas opened 50 years ago in 1976.

Legal Aid Manitoba’s Executive Director Peter Kingsley notes the reopening of their office provides the opportunity to reconnect with the people and communities they serve. He says they worked with local artists to create a mural in the office, representing their connection and service for local indigenous peoples.

Local organizations, members of the public, and the media are invited to attend their reopening celebration on September 10th, from noon till 2:30 at 123 Cook Avenue. Those attending can tour the space and enjoy refreshments and a light lunch. 

Manitobans can enjoy free entry to provincial parks over the Labour Day long weekend, including Clearwater Lake Provincial Park.

The Manitoba government says vehicle permits will not be required from September fourth through seventh, giving visitors a chance to enjoy hiking, paddling, camping and time at the beach without an entrance fee.

Camping fees still apply, and reservations can be made through Manitoba Parks.

Visitors to Clearwater Lake are reminded to keep campsites clean, follow all fire restrictions, fully extinguish campfires and keep pets on a leash.

Beachgoers are encouraged to take advantage of the last long weekend before the kids head back to school.

Backcountry hikers and paddlers are also encouraged to register their trips online for added safety.

Drivers in The Pas are being advised of road work and traffic disruptions today, Tuesday, September 1st.

Work will take place around the intersection of Fischer Avenue and Third Street, beginning at about eight a.m. and lasting several hours.

The 200 and 300 blocks of Fischer Avenue will see parking disruptions as traffic is rerouted.

Road closures will also be in effect at Third and Edwards, and Third and Larose, with detours in place.

Drivers are asked to plan ahead and use caution in the area.

The Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival is more than a winter celebration; it’s a living connection to the North’s history, heritage and traditions.

The festival traces its roots back to 1916, when The Pas Dog Derby brought trappers, prospectors and fur traders together for a major sled-dog race. Dog teams were an essential part of life in northern Manitoba, providing transportation through the winter.

After being suspended during difficult economic times, the festival and World Championship Dog Race were revived in 1948, and have continued ever since.

Today, events showcasing traditional northern skills, dog mushing, trapper competitions and community spirit continue to honour generations of northern pioneers and Indigenous peoples whose knowledge and traditions helped shape life in the region. And now, preparations are underway for the 2027 festival, with organizers seeking Fur Queen candidates between 18 and 24 years old, another tradition helping keep the spirit of the Trappers’ Festival alive for a new generation.

Contact Krista Tooley, Fur Queen coordinator, before September 26 to register; call 204-620-2373 to learn more.

The Pas Friendship Centre is offering an opportunity for community members to learn how to better understand and manage anger.

A four-day anger management program will take place September 14th through 17th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Pas Friendship Centre.

The program is designed to provide participants with tools to recognize anger, manage emotions and respond to difficult situations in healthier ways — skills that can help improve relationships, communication and overall well-being.

Participants must attend all four sessions to receive a certificate. Lunch and snacks will be provided, with 15 spots available.

To register, call Tenielle at 204-627-7500.

A 34-year-old Easterville man is facing more than one thousand dollars in fines after a traffic stop on Highway 10.

Manitoba RCMP Traffic Services stopped the vehicle on August 21st after officers clocked it travelling 133 kilometres per hour in a 100 zone, between Easterville and The Pas.

The driver could not produce a valid licence, telling officers he had left it at home. Police later discovered the licence had expired.

The man also failed an approved drug screening test and was issued numerous Highway Traffic Act tickets totalling one thousand and six dollars.

A 32-year-old female passenger from Chemawawin was able to take over driving duties.

Manitoba First Nations Police and RCMP have seized more than ten thousand dollars in cash and several firearms following search warrants in Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation.

The warrants were executed on August tenth as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

Police searched two residences on Townsite. Several people were detained and arrested during the first search.

At the second residence, officers seized ten-thousand, 260 dollars in Canadian currency, along with several rifles and shotguns, pellet and BB guns, ammunition and other weapons.

The investigation is ongoing, and police say additional charges may be laid as evidence is reviewed.

Angela Garett was the first visually impaired massage therapy student to graduate from Centennial College in Ontario, and now she's working to make the course curriculum more accessible.

Here, Angela talks about the challenges she faced during her time in massage therapy school.

Angela is part of a team creating textbooks up to curriculum standards, making them accessible to everyone. The Clinical Atlas is a six-book clinical textbook series for massage therapy students and practitioners, created for those who are visually impaired.

To learn more about The Clinical Atlas, or to donate to the project, go to www.theclinicalatlas.com