Legal Aid Manitoba opened a permanent office in The Pas on September 10, 2026, restoring a dedicated service location that was lost in a fire in 2022. The new facility replaces the temporary spaces and private homes where staff have been operating for the past four years, marking the end of a prolonged period of displacement for the organization’s regional presence.
The fire that destroyed the original Legal Aid office in The Pas occurred in 2022, forcing the agency to relocate its operations to a series of short‑term sites. During that time, lawyers, support personnel and clients accessed services from borrowed community rooms, rented offices and, in some cases, the personal residences of staff members. The makeshift arrangements limited the ability to provide a full range of legal assistance, though the team continued to handle criminal, family and civil matters for residents of northern Manitoba.
The opening of the new office restores a stable base for Legal Aid Manitoba in the community. The permanent location is equipped to offer consultations, intake appointments and courtroom preparation, and it will serve as a hub for outreach to surrounding rural areas. Agency officials indicated that the return to a dedicated space will improve service continuity and allow the staff to focus on expanding access to legal representation across the region.