Jennifer Laviolette

Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) is well known for its musicians and artists, and one artist has been working hard to make his dreams come true. Low Budget Rock Star's Kennie Henderson has dreamed of going to Nashville and do some recording. Thanks to some connections and hard work, he has been able to do just that.

Spring is in the air, as and the snow has melted, we are seeing more birds returning from a long winter and soon some buds should also be blooming. With the snow gone, many are eager to get out, enjoy the warm weather and take in the sights on the Grace Lake Boardwalk Trail.

For those with a green thumb, gardening season is about to take root. For the avid die-hard gardeners, many have already planted their seeds indoor and are waiting for the plants to be strong enough to transplant. While many others are eagerly awaiting for local greenhouses to open.Hummingbird Garde...

When a child gets sick or is need of urgent medical attention, it can be a family's worst nightmare come true. Despite the stress of dealing with a child's medical emergency, there are some saviours out there who want to help. The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) has been providing families with sick children for 40 years now, by providing families from rural and northern Manitoba, as well as across Canada, with a place to stay, while their child is receiving medical attention.

Young female pow wow dancers from Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) embarked on a trip of a lifetime last week as they travelled to the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Gathering of Nations Pow Wow has been running for over 40 years and is an event that allows Indigenous people from all over North American, to come together to celebrate and share their culture. The event prides itself on being a place where singers and dancers can feel confident at a pow wow competition that is fair to all.

Being kind is something that not enough of us practice and with taking care of one's mental health becoming more prominent than ever, kindness and compassion only seem like logical choices in the matter. Canadian Mental Health Week is from May 6 to 12, and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is launching a campaign calling on people to be kind.

Last Wednesday was McHappy Day, a time when McDonald's raises money for their in-house charity the Ronald McDonald House (RMH), which provides a home for families who have a child facing health complications or medical treatments from a city hospital. In Manitoba, two RMH locations in Winnipeg provide accommodations for families who find themselves in either one of those difficult circumstances.

The Town of The Pas held a regularly scheduled council meeting on Monday, May 6, at council chambers. During the Citizens Period, Gabrielle Swan from The Pas Guest List and Jackie Rechenmacher did a presentation about the need for a live arts theatre in the community.

Kelsey School Division announced last week their new hire for principal at Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI). Vice principal Pat Berry will move into the position of principal on September 3. Berry had established his teaching career before he moved to northern Manitoba. He fell in love with everything The Pas had to offer and has spent 15 years calling the north his home.

The issue of discarded sharps in the tri-community has been plaguing the area for some time and with the snow melted, there is always debris to be picked up. A committee was formed with members from the Town of The Pas, R.M. of Kelsey, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, OCN Health Authority, OCN Safety, Norman...