The Pas, Canada (Local)
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Jennifer Laviolette's coverage focuses on local news, community events, and issues related to health services, veterans, family and relationships. She also covers seasonal topics such as the holiday season. If you are reaching out to her for a pitch, consider providing information about local events in Canada (specifically Manitoba or The Pas), human interest stories relating to individuals or families within the community, healthcare challenges faced by locals in these areas, and initiatives supporting veterans. Additionally, given her focus on seasonal topics like the holiday season and "Blue Monday," relevant pitches around coping with specific times of year may be well received.
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By: Jennifer Laviolette
This flash flood has taken its toll on everyone in the Valley, including residents, farmers, and local businesses. Several businesses sustained damage as a result of floodwaters and are working together to try to salvage what is left. Dan Grazier of Grazier Manufacturing was one of the businesses that took a hard hit from the flooding in the area.
If you love comic books and have always wanted to attend a comic con event but couldn't, well, one is in the works for the tri-community. Comic cons are a great way for comic book enthusiasts, collectors and hobbyists to get together and share their knowledge and passion for their favourite comic books and memorabilia.
The Pas-Kameesak MLA seat has been vacant since the recent passing of Amanda Lathlin. Recently, three people have stepped forward to run as The Pas-Kameesak NDP candidate for the upcoming by-election.
By: Jennifer Laviolette
The Province made a formal announcement on Monday, June 22, 2026, with Premier Wab Kinew and Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara announcing the commitment of a new primary health clinic for The Pas and that it would be named in honour of the late NDP The Pas-Kameesak MLA Amanda Lathlin. Present during the announcement were Elise Lathlin, Amanda's daughter, and Town of The Pas Mayor Andre Murphy.
Former Valley resident and world-travelled photographer Sujee Quon made a pilgrimage back to China. Her goal was to record her family history and connect to where she was born, and connect the stories her parents once told her to the actual places where they happened.
Just last week, the Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party announced that Edna Nabess would be their candidate to run in The Pas-Kameesak By-Election. Nabess is no stranger to running for the Manitoba PCs and wants people in the constituency to have options when it comes to voting for local representation.
By: Jennifer Laviolette
The Manitoba Liberal Party announced that Dan Quesnel is their candidate for The Pas-Kameesak By-election taking place on July 21, 2026. Although each party had a candidate running, Quesnel feels that it comes down to selecting a candidate who is going to advocate more for the north to get more done.
By: Jennifer Laviolette
The NDP The Pas-Kameesak Constituency held an election to select its candidate for this upcoming by-election. Three strong, viable nominees came forward and after a second round of voting, Jennifer Flett was elected as the NDP Candidate for The Pas-Kameesak.
The news of the decision to postpone this year's NorthWest Round-up and Exhibition was not an easy one and it sparked some diversity amongst the community. Some people felt that the event was just what was needed to get the community back on its feet. Others felt completely overwhelmed by the destruction and damage the flood created, along with the process of cleaning up and restoring things to normal.
A phased reopening of the Tri Com Recycling Centre is underway, with curbside collection expected to resume by mid-August 2026. Milan Manu, the Centre's new Recycling Manager, has been leading the effort to restore and improve recycling services for residents throughout the tri-community.
