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By: Jennifer Laviolette
A Manitoba waterbomber has put his experience of fighting forest fires in northern Manitoba into a children's book to help kids get a better understanding of what waterbombers do and why they do it. Shawn Cowan has had an extensive career in wildfire aviation and was recently up in northern Manitoba last summer to help fight one of the province's worst forest fires on record.
A local community member has recently been awarded a 2026 Manitoba Mosaic Award under the Indigenous Bridge Builder Award. Shawn Charlebois has dedicated his time and efforts to bridging gaps between different socioeconomic groups. This began with his vision for Red Road Compass: creating a safe place for marginalized people while connecting them to their culture and identity.
Finding a career that gives you the best of both worlds can be challenging to find, but former Valley resident Dana Terry, has been able to do just that. Terry is trained both as a paramedic and firefighter and combining those two positions has led him to take on a new leadership role as well as be of service to others.
A resident from The Pas has been recognized at a provincial level for their efforts in tying in community and culture. Akech Mayuom was recently presented with a Manitoba Mosaic Award on September 18, 2026, in Winnipeg.
The Opasquia Trails hosted the fourth annual Manitoba Trail Talks on September 18 and 19, 2026. The event was organized by Trails Manitoba and brought trail enthusiasts north to check out the Opasquia Trails and all northern Manitoba had to offer.
An author with family roots from the Valley is coming to the Swan River Library to promote her books. Patricia Hack is the author of two books: What Old Broads Know: Musings of life, grief, job and growing older (but not up) and What Old Broads Know: Volume 2 Older and Broader.
Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) had two teams that travelled to soccer zones last week to play against four teams to see who would advance to provincials.
Last Saturday, The Pas Fire Department (TPFD) hosted its annual open house with a BBQ. All proceeds from this BBQ will be donated to the Manitoba Fallen Firefighters Foundation, which helps honour and remember the firefighters around the province who have given the ultimate sacrifice.
The Star and Times held a question-and-answer session with the two town mayoral candidates: Ainslie White and Lance Jacobson.
A local volunteer with the Red Cross has been identified for her years of service and dedication to helping others during a time of crisis. Melanie Young was presented with the Order of Red Cross, the organization's highest honour, on October 7, 2026, in The Pas, surrounded by family and friends. Young has spent over a decade helping others through the Red Cross.
