Our Programs & Events
Annual Trade Show & Sale
May 8-10th, 2025
Roy H. Johnston Arena
523 Smith Avenue, The Pas, MB
This event serves as a platform for businesses to network, showcase products, and engage with the community. It promotes economic development, offers educational opportunities, and fosters connections between businesses and customers.
Trade Show Details
Early Bird Deadline: March 31st!
Registration Deadline: April 30th.
Trade Show Hours:
Thursday, May 8th – 5pm to 8pm
Friday, May 9th – Noon to 8pm
Saturday, May 10th – 10am to 4pm
Booths are FULL! Please email us to be put on a waitlist.
Creative Workshops
Free Workshops (limited space)
Friday 5-7pm: Building birdhouses with the Trappers’ Fur Queens
Saturday 10:30-12:30pm: Beading with Ashley from Beading Culture
Children's Business Fair
Community Futures Cedar Lake is inspiring young entrepreneurs aged 6-15 with hands-on experience in starting and running their own businesses. We aim to grow future business leaders and spark interest in entrepreneurship as a career!
Hours:
Saturday, May 10th – 11am to 2pm
Arena Vendors
7th Ave. Distribution (Skin Care)
Atlas Flooring & Building Supply
Jamie Wasylciw Catering
Jems by Jenn
JTS Family Farm (Garlic Bud)
Keeper of The Little People Regalia Outfitters
MRB Imaging
Northern Naturals & Mama J’s Cookies
OMG
Roots To Wellness–Lion’s Creek
Sweets (Fudge & More)
Terry, The Bed Sheet Guy
The Pas CDC & Discover The Pas OCN
The Pas OCN Chamber of Commerce
Tupperware & Thirty-One
Lobby Vendors
50/50 & Door Prize Table
Silent Auction Tables
Bonnie Meadows
Children’s Business Fair (Sat. 11-2pm)
Citizens for Protecting Our Northern Waterways Inc.
Ladies Auxilary (Sat. only)
Parking Lot
Manitoba Métis Federation Mobile Unit
Room for More! Contact Sandra at: 431-355-0645
Annual Scholarships
Online Applications are now OPEN!
We are committed to supporting the educational goals of students within our tri-community. Our scholarship program is open to students pursuing any field of study, recognizing the diverse interests and aspirations of our future leaders.
The Chamber will award up to three $1,000 scholarships.
Scholarship Details
Deadline to apply is May 16th at 9:00 AM. Recipients will be informed no later than June 15th.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a resident of The Pas, Opaskwayak or the RM of Kelsey.
- Preference may be given to those who are or have a family member who is a current Chamber Member.
- Be attending your 1st year of post secondary education at a University, College, Trade or Technical School.
- Completion of the online application form.
Lunch & Learn Sessions
June 4th, 2025
Library Annex (side door)
53 Edwards Ave.
Join our monthly midday events, where we provide lunch and valuable insights from expert speakers. Network with local professionals, gain practical tips to grow your business or organization, and build stronger community connections. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect!
Guest Speaker: Derrick (Nadia) Sanderson
Topic: Creating Safe Spaces for 2-Spirit & Gender-Diverse People
Event Details
Derrick is a 2-Spirit, gender-diverse healthcare consultant with Opaskwayak Health Authority and co-founder of Tri-Community Pride. They are a passionate advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion and will be sharing their insights on creating safer, more inclusive communities for all.
This session is open to everyone — bring your questions, your curiosity, and your appetite!
Cost
Members:
Non-Members:
Fun Golf Tournament
August, 2025
Halcrow Lake Golf & Country Club 14 Golf Course Road, The Pas, MB
This annual event is designed for our members and other community members to have fun and maybe get a bit competitive.
Expect more details in June.
Event Details
Details to come…
AGM & Awards Ceremony November, 2025
2025 details coming in the fall.
This annual event is designed for our Chamber Members and other community members to celebrate the accomplishments of the previous year and look forward to the next.
We currently give out two important awards: The Citizen of the Year and the Business of the Year. The 2025 nominations will open in spring.
2024 Recipients
Citizen of the Year – Lorraine Ballantyne Packo
Business of the Year – The Lion’s Dish
The Chamber of Commerce Chamber Plan
Canada’s leading group benefit plan for 1-50+ employees.
The Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan allows small to midsize businesses to protect their employees with group benefits, including Health and Dental insurance, easily and affordably.
Our Representative
Andrew L.J. Johnson, B. Comm (Hons), CFP
AC Maverick Wealth Management
Address: 559 St. Mary’s Road, Winnipeg, MB R2M 3L6
Office: 204-219-7456
Cellular: 204-955-0162
About Us
Mission Statement
To educate and develop the economic, civic, cultural and social welfare for the citizens of The Pas, Opaskwayak Cree Nation and the Rural Municipality of Kelsey.
Join The Team
If you are interested in joining our Board, there are many roles that could suit you. For more information, contact Sandra at 431-355-0645 (call/text), contact@thepasocnchamber.ca or download the application below.
Location
Located within The Town of The Pas Municipal building at 81 Edwards Avenue, The Pas.
Treaty 5
We acknowledge, respect and have the honour of working on lands in Treaty 5 Territory, a treaty that was first negotiated and entered into in 1875. Treaty 5 Territory is the traditional and ancestral lands for many Indigenous peoples, including the Cree and Métis. In a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration, we all work as one.