Your town sign is way cooler than Minnedosa's
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You know, sometimes you see things online that just make you shake your head and wonder what people are thinking. Scrolling through the r/Manitoba subreddit this morning, someone posted about Minnedosa's town sign, calling it the "coolest in all of Manitoba." And sure, it's a nice old sign, a real period piece on Highway 10. But to say it's the *coolest*? That's a bit much when you consider what we have right here.
### Our Own History
We have to talk about the 'Welcome to The Pas' sign as you come over the bridge, right past the University College of the North, heading into town from the south on the Flin Flon Highway. That sign, especially with the Saskatchewan River flowing behind it, tells a story. It speaks of the long history here, the resilience, the fact that this has been a gateway for centuries, whether you’re talking about the fur trade or the forestry industry with Tolko. It's not just some old metal; it’s a marker of a place that has seen so much, a meeting point for Opaskwayak Cree Nation and The Pas.
* **Sense of Place:** Our sign immediately grounds you in the landscape and the history of the river. * **Community Identity:** It’s a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this northern gateway. * **Cultural Blend:** It subtly hints at the deep Indigenous roots and the settler history that defines this place.
The Minnedosa sign is fine, really, but it doesn't hold a candle to the feeling you get when you see our own welcome sign, particularly when the river is high in spring or freezing up in the fall. It's a reminder of where you are, truly at the heart of northern Manitoba.
Phil Flett, MiTL Sports Desk, The Pas.
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