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Tuesday, 17 September 2024 11:00
Dauphin air cadet adds to their skills at Yukon camp
The 50 Lt.-Col. Barker V.C., Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Dauphin, has some survival expertise to draw on after one of their number attended training in Whitehorse, Yukon, this summer. Cadet Maison Legge, along with 57 other cadets, completed the Survival Instructor Course at the Whitehorse Cadet Training Centre.…
Tuesday, 17 September 2024 10:59
Isfeld makes the most of unique drag racing opportunity
Imagine getting the chance to meet your idol. For Dauphin’s Marty Isfeld, that chance became a reality when he traveled to Edmonton to participate in the Street Outlaws No Prep Kings (NPK) All Stars vs Canada drag races in July. In April, just on a whim, Dawn Isfeld sent an…
Tuesday, 17 September 2024 10:59
New group to focus on the happy side of mental health
Anyone dealing with mental health issues will soon have a chance to discuss their problems with others in a group setting. Eleanor Snitka, a Peer Connections Manitoba counsellor, is looking to start a Stories and Smiles group for people who are living alone or may be full-time caregivers and they…
Tuesday, 17 September 2024 10:58
Back in Black's
Any time you can combine a passion with an opportunity and at the same time address a social need, you should count yourself lucky. And that is what Melisa Stefaniw and Alex Man are doing after such a convergence allowed them to launch one of Dauphin’s newest businesses. Back in…
Tuesday, 11 June 2024 14:07
Pic of the Week
Get the party started Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival held its kickoff party, Saturday at Obsolete Brewing Company. The evening entertainment included dances by both Bratstva Studios Ukrainian Dance and Zirka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, as well as a fund-raising barbecue, CNUF merchandise for sale, raffles and a live band. The festival…
Tuesday, 11 June 2024 14:05
Showing their Pride
Winnipegosis held its third annual Pride Day, Sunday. The free family-friendly event included drag performances, drag story time, a guest speaker, as well as tattoos, face painting, vendors, games and a parade to end the day.- Doug Zywina/Herald
Tuesday, 11 June 2024 13:48
Cooking up a storm
Howard Wirch and Brady Johnson dump some freshly-cooked lobster into the cooling tub at the Dauphin Rotary Club’s annual lobsterfest, Friday at Obsolete Brewing Company. The event proved to be another success, with 116 tickets sold, exceeding the expectations of organizers. There were 150 lobsters and 120 pounds of mussels…
Tuesday, 11 June 2024 13:46
Obsolete adds to brewing awards
Obsolete Brewing Company continues to make a name for itself in the brewing industry.Co-owner Ryan Vanderheyden said there are two Canadian competitions that the local brewery entered. Last fall, they submitted entries to the Canada Cup, winning three awards.At this spring’s Canadian Beer Awards, Obsolete won a gold for Imperial…
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 10:32
Rite of Spring
Dauphin deputy-mayor and chair of Communities in Bloom, Christian Laughland fills some containers with soil for a Dauphinite with a green thumb. Laughland and CIB members Kathy Bellemare and Theresa Deyholos braved the rainy, cool weather Saturday at the Dauphin Recreation Services grounds to offer up soil, woodchips and free…
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 10:26
Dogs helping dogs
A group of about 10 people took part in the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, Sunday afternoon. The funds raised will go to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides to help train dogs for those with disabilities, including those who are hearing impaired, sight impaired, diabetic, have a…
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 10:15
Parking Lot Party an opportunity to explore all that Parkland Campus offers
Sometimes taking the first step means actually taking a few steps. If you’ve never set foot in a college, it can feel intimidating to think about attending. But once you make it onto campus, meet the friendly folks who work there, and figure out where things are, you’ll soon be…
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 10:11
Decision on appropriate war memorial, site was a drawn out affair
Editor’s note: In advance of a ceremony to dedicate a new plaque correcting misspelled names on the Cenotaph on Memorial Boulevard, local historian Al Gray shares some history of the war memorial. Part one of a two-part series covers the planning and construction of the cenotaph on Front Street, prior…
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 11:02
Fund-raising walk supports dog guide development
Dauphin and area residents have an opportunity, May 26, to participate in an uplifting and vital event that provides assistance to Canadians waiting to be matched with a dog guide.The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides (LFCDG) is an accredited organization that relies on the upcoming fund-raising event, the Pet…
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 10:53
Summer games looking for torch bearers for video montage
The 2024 Manitoba Summer Games powered by Manitoba Hydro hospitality committee is looking for torch bearers for the torch relay which will begin in June.Games co-ordinator Bryan Mintenko said they are looking for people who meet the required criteria, which includes former athletes who competed in the 2004 games and…
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 10:18
Honouring the Class of 2024
Mountain View School Division and Assiniboine Community College Parkland Campus hosted their annual Graduation Powwow, May 16, at the Dauphin Recreation Services grounds in Dauphin. The 12th annual event is a chance to honour all of the graduates in the Parkland for their achievements and wish them well in their…