People wanting to pass along some of their treasures to their neighbours are now able to register for the second annual Community-Wide Yard Sale, set for May 30.

City residents are invited to host a yard sale at their property and be included on the official community-wide yard sale map which will be co-ordinated, shared and widely promoted by the City in advance of the event.

To register,  visit www.dauphin.ca/p/community-wide-yard-sale, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 204-622-3218.

Registration is free with the deadline set for May 22, 4:30 p.m. Cancellations must also be received by that deadline.

Sale hours have been set between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and participants are encouraged to plan for these hours for consistency.

Manitoba’s official oppositions has exercised its option of delaying some government legislation they feel needs to be more fully considered.

Each spring, the opposition can designate up to five bills to be carried over to the fall sitting of the Legislature, allowing additional time for review and consultation.

The Progressive Conservatives designated Bill 13, The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act, last week because they say the proposed changes are anti-tenant and will lead to the deterioration of rental housing stock across the province.

Designating Bill 13 will hold the legislation over until the fall, allowing Manitobans, industry experts and renters more time to consult and consider amendments, said Borderland MLA Josh Guenter, PC critic for Residential Tenancies.

“We are standing up for tenants. This legislation will lead to the deterioration of rental housing stock across Manitoba,” Guenter said.

“This anti-tenant bill will reduce investment in rental units, decrease the number of available units, and lead to higher rents.”

The proposed changes reduce the claimable portion of capital expenses in above-guideline rent increase applications to 50 per cent. That means that a landlord who spends $100,000 fixing a roof or replacing flooring would only be able to recoup $50,000. The monthly rent-control exemption threshold would also rise from $1,670 to $2,000.

The PCs have also designated Bill 21 under which the scope of regulated water systems is expanded, potentially capturing water sources that are not traditional drinking water supplies, including multi-user wells, agricultural bulk fill sites, and community-access wells used for non-potable purposes, said La Vérendrye MLA Konrad Narth, critic for Agriculture and Economic Development.

“This is government overreach, plain and simple,” Narth said, citing serious concerns that the legislation represents government overreach, is disconnected from rural realities and is not grounded in a practical, science-based approach to water safety.

“This bill applies a one-size-fits-all approach that ignores how water systems actually operate in rural Manitoba.”

The legislation also lacks practical flexibility and does not clearly allow for common-sense solutions, such as non-potable designations with proper signage or exemptions for agricultural and emergency use, he added.

PCs also raised concerns about the financial and operational impacts on rural communities, including farms, Hutterite colonies, municipalities, and emergency services, noting that there is no clear plan for how new requirements would be implemented or supported.

A third piece of legislation, The Apprenticeship and Certification Amendment Act, was also designated as an “NDP overreach”, said Guenter, critic for Labour.

Bill 47 would require skilled tradespeople to provide their personal information, certification and qualifications to an online public registry.

The NDP, Guenter  said, failed to consult construction organizations across Manitoba when they introduced the Manitoba Jobs Agreement and the Online Apprenticeship Certification Registry.

The 13U Parkland Vipers are finding success on the hardcourt.

The Vipers won an exhibition tournament, Apr. 5, in Russell.

In their first match, the Vipers defeated the Brandon Bandits, 25-10 and 25-10, then beat Club West, 25-14 and 25-9.

Parkland then defeated the host Russell team, 25-17 and 25-11 to clinch first place in the round-robin, setting up a rematch with Russell in the final, which the Vipers won, 25-11 and 25-13.

The Vipers were in Portage, this past weekend, to take part in a 14U tournament, opening with a 25-21 and 25-16 win over Skyline of Winnipeg.

After a 16-25 and 18-25 loss to Winnipeg’s Impact U14 Purple, Parkland beat the Impact 13U team, 25-5 and 25-11.

In the semifinals, the Vipers got their revenge on Impact 14U Purple, with a 21-25, 25-17 and 15-9 win to advance to the final, where they lost to Impact 14U Black, 19-25 and 18-25 to finish second.

The 14U Parkland Vipers attended the WinMan tournament this past weekend.

The Vipers took the WinMan Storm to three sets, losing, 15-25, 25-18 and 12-15, before rebounding to beat Offspeed Red, 25-20 and 25-15.

A straight-set victory over Seven Oaks Surge put the Vipers in second place in their pool, setting up a match with Phoenix to open the playoffs.

After dropping the first set, the Vipers battled back to win in three sets to advance to the quarterfinals.

Parkland lost in straight sets to Power in that quarterfinal match, setting up a final match with Skyline.

Despite playing well, the Vipers ran out of gas, losing in three sets to finish sixth out of 16 teams.

Parkland communities are on heightened alert after the province updated it spring flooding outlooks indicated an increased risk of overland flooding in the area.

Flood risk remains moderate to low elsewhere in the province.

The elevated risk is due to significantly above normal snowpack, a delayed spring melt and an increased likelihood of rapid runoff combined with spring precipitation.

Temperatures are expected to remain near zero through mid April, delaying the start of snowmelt and increasing the potential for a rapid, concentrated spring runoff period once melting begins.

In the Parkland, there is an elevated risk of overland flooding as temperatures are expected to rise above 10C in the coming days. Overland flooding can occur when rising temperatures trigger rapid snowmelt while ditches, culverts and drainage channels remain partially frozen or obstructed.

Spring flood risk remains high for the Interlake’s Fisher River basin, with elevated flood potential throughout the basin. Depending on weather conditions, peak flows are expected to reach levels similar to those observed during the 2014 spring flood, but if the melt happens faster, flows could approach levels seen during the 2022 flood, which were about two feet higher than 2014.

Based on the elevated flood risk, the province has arranged for tens of thousands of sandbags to be delivered to Peguis First Nation and surrounding communities.

In addition, provincial volunteers have been mobilized and are working with the community to begin preparations to protect homes at risk.

The province has provided regular updates to potentially impacted communities and remains committed to providing ongoing support to affected communities.

A Skownan man remains in custody after crashing a stolen taxi into the Dauphin RCMP Detachment.

In the early morning hours of Apr 4, police responded to a report of a stolen taxi cab.

Officers learned the suspect had gotten into the cab and was driven to a city hotel, then refused to pay his fare. The cab driver then got out of the cab and asked the suspect to exit the vehicle. Instead, the suspect jumped into the cab’s front seat and drove away.

The vehicle was located by patrolling officers at 5:30 a.m., with the driver refusing to pull over and speeding away.

At 5:40 a.m., officers saw the taxi stopped in the Dauphin RCMP detachment’s parking lot. As officers approached, the cab sped away again, only to return a short time later.

The taxi was then boxed in by officers and the suspect was safely taken into custody.

During the incident, the cab collided with the detachment’s wheelchair ramp, causing significant damage to both the ramp and vehicle.

Dalton Roussin, 32, has been charged with theft of a vehicle, flight from peace officer and two counts of mischief over $5,000.

For more, read this week’s edition of the Dauphin Herald.

The last of the acts are signed and the countdown to Dauphin’s Countryfest 2026 is on.

Canada’s longest running country music festival takes place, June 25 to 28, at Selo Ukraina south of Dauphin.

Headlining the 2026 festival are multi-platinum country stars Jelly Roll, Tyler Hubbard, and Nate Smith, each bringing their high-energy performances to the Play Now Main Stage.

Joining the headliners on the main stage will be the Hunter Brothers, Owen Riegling, Jade Turner and the Sean Taylor Band on Friday.

Sturday will feature Cameron Whitcomb, Hailey Benedict, Noeline Hofmann and Alli Walker, while Sunday will see Brett Kissel, Thelma and James, Blackhawk and The Martin Boys.

With a mix of international headliners, celebrated Canadian talent, and rising local artists, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience for music fans across the country.

“Each year our goal is to build a lineup that truly captures the spirit of Countryfest, bringing together world-class talent, Canadian artists, and the rising stars in our own backyard,” said Colette Hykawy, Programming Committee lead.

“We’re excited to welcome fans back to the hill for four days of great music and fun activities.”

The festival will get underway, June 25, with a Rockin’ Thursday Kickoff Party, featuring Canadian rocker JJ Wilde, a Kitchener, Ont., born artist, who will set the tone for an electrifying weekend, alongside Manitoba performers Leddwyn and The Haileys.

Additional highlights on the hilltop stages include acclaimed Canadian artists Charlie Major and Aaron Pritchett, along with a drink-raising, head-banging performance from Eddy and the Dirty Boys, a rising Canadian rock band compiled of members from both The Glorious Sons and Boston Levi.

Toque will return to the hilltop stage to bring their high-energy classic rock performance.

The remainder of the weekend features home-grown talent, and out of province rising stars, such as Josh Stumpf, Club Wagon Creek, Ryan Keown, Austin Ryder, Morgan Grace, Kates Outlaw, Sarah Vanderzon, JR Charron, Kris Anders and the Flatlanders, Irvin Miller, Petric, Brandi Vezina, Cassandra Star and Mitchell Makoons and Desiree Orvis.

Dauphin’s Countryfest has now entered Tier 3 pricing with weekend passes available at $369 plus fees and taxes.

Tickets and camping can be purchased online at Countryfest.ca or by calling toll-free to 1-800-361-7300.

He only spent one season in Dauphin with the Kings, but Nicholas Zaharias made the most of it.

The Crystal Lake, Il., native recently committed to the Trine University Thunder of the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association.

Zaharias was third in scoring with the Kings this season, bending the twine 14 times, while adding 31 assists for 45 points in 57 games.

While Zaharias enjoys some peace of mind after landing his scholarship, other players with similar goals will descend upon the City of Sunshine, this weekend, hoping to impress the Dauphin coaching and scouting staffs as the Kings host their annual spring prospects camp.

More than 80 players born between 2008 and 2011 are expected to hit the ice at Credit Union Place to put their skills to the test during camp, which Kings director of business operations Christian Laughland said on the team’s website is a big economic boost for the city.

“It’s always great to host a number of players and parents and have them see, not only what the hockey club is about, but our community as a whole,” he said.

“There’s lots to see and do in Dauphin and this is a great opportunity for players to see what they could be getting into if they became a Dauphin King.”

A Dauphin man remains in custody after being found in possession of weapons and drug paraphernalia, last week

On Mar. 28, at 9:30 p.m., RCMP patrolling Main Street South saw a man outside a convenience store who was breaching the conditions of his release order.

An RCMP officer from the West District General Investigation Section arrested the man, who initially resisted, and safely took him into custody.

A subsequent search of the bag the suspect was carrying uncovered multiple weapons, including a sawed-off shotgun, a knife, ammunition and a road flare. Drug paraphernalia was also found inside the bag.

Daniel Gingera, 42, from Dauphin has been charged with 14 offences, including resisting a peace officer, four counts of failing to comply with a release order, two counts of carrying a concealed weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, three counts of weapons possession contrary to an order, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a prohibited firearm.

To find out more, read this week’s edition of the Dauphin Herald.

Riding Mountain MP Dan Mazier has introduced legislation which would ban supervised drug consumption and injection sites from operating within 500 metres of schools, daycares and playgrounds.

In introducing the bill, the Official Opposition’s Shadow Minister for Health calculated that more than 80 per cent of federally-approved sites are currently operating within that zone.

“Allowing drug consumption sites next to children is dangerous and unacceptable,” Mazier said.

“No parent should have to worry about their child stepping on a used needle in the playground or walking through a cloud of fentanyl smoke on the way to school.”

Supervised consumption sites are facilities where individuals can use illegal drugs because the federal Minister of Health has granted a legal exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

According to Health Canada, fentanyl is the most commonly used drug at federally approved consumption sites, accounting for nearly half of all visits, followed by methamphetamine.

Mazier referred to these sites as “drug magnets,” citing hundreds of reports to Health Canada with concerns relating to drug dealing, property damage, aggression, and the littering of drug paraphernalia.

“The Liberals have been approving drug consumption sites next to children without checking who is next door,” Mazier said.

“When I asked the Health Minister at committee how many approved sites are located next to schools and daycares, she could not answer because her own department does not collect that information.” he added.

At a press conference on Parliament Hill following the bill’s introduction in the House of Commons, Mazier pointed to specific cases to illustrate the impact these sites are having on families and communities.

He highlighted the example of Sandy Hill Child Care, a daycare in Ottawa that was forced to shut down in 2023 after a supervised consumption site opened blocks away. The daycare documented a significant increase in open drug use and aggression. Before the closure, the daycare had to hire a private security guard to accompany children for outdoor activities.

Read the full story in this week’s edition of the Dauphin Herald.

Dauphin MLA and MAnitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn,  recently delivered a  Member’s Statement in the Legislature recognizing the  achievements of Winnipegosis resident Alex Lytwyn.

Lytwyn lives with cerebral palsy and, using a powerchair, he has built a life shaped not by limitations, but by determination, creativity, and a strong commitment to advocacy.

Lytwyn was joined in the Legislature by his supporters, including his mother Sherry Lytwyn, Karen Huhtala, a dedicated health care professional, Lindsey Cooke, CEO of Manitoba Possible,  and Mark Gabrielle a close friend and relative, making the recognition especially meaningful.

Kostyshyn’s Member Statement read:

“Honourable Speaker, I rise to recognize Alex Lytwyn of Winnipegosis, Manitoba, an inspiring rural disability advocate, writer, and entrepreneur who continues to break barriers and challenge assumptions about what is possible.

Alex lives with cerebral palsy and uses a powerchair, but he has never allowed that to define his limits. He has built a life grounded in determination, creativity, and advocacy.

Alex is an accomplished writer who has completed two books awaiting publication and works as a freelance contributor.

His first-person perspective pieces have appeared on CBC Manitoba.

He has earned certificates in Business Administration and Applied Counselling, reflecting his commitment to personal growth and life-long learning.

Through his love of hockey, Alex served for three seasons as video coach for the Parkland Rangers U18 AAA team.

His involvement sends a powerful message that people of all abilities can contribute to the game and be an important part of the team.  

Alex has proudly served as an ambassador for Manitoba Possible and now sits on its board.

With their support, he has taken part in remarkable experiences, such as rappelling 272 feet down the Manitoba Hydro building in support of Manitoba Possible and Easter Seals Canada.

Alex is the founder of Willpower Media, a platform dedicated to sharing stories and encouraging people to push beyond perceived limits.

Through his advocacy, media work, and social media show “Can I Come In”, Alex inspires others to believe in their own possibilities.

I would like to recognize Karen, a valued friend and health care professional who has supported Alex and his initiatives for many years, as well as Alex’s family, for their ongoing support.

Alex reminds us that with determination and support, barriers can be broken and new paths created for others to follow.

Please join me in recognizing an inspiring young Manitoban who demonstrates that determination, independence, and opportunity can create new possibilities.”

Following the reading, Kostyshyn presented Lytwyn with a framed copy of the Member’s Statement.