The 2022 Gilbert Plains Senior Mixed Scramble took place at the Gilbert Plains Golf and Country Club, July 11.

In the championship flight, the twosome of Dennis Lukey and John Kalechyn took first place, shooting a 65

Second place went to D. Graves and Mel Graves with 66 on a count back over W. Olson and Mark Olson.

The first flight was topped by the team of Scott Lynxleg and Merv Lynxleg, who shot a 75 total, on a count back over S Mancheese and Wayne Catcheway. The twosome of Brad Sawyer and Marie Sawyer finished third, shooting 76.

The second flight saw the team of Mel Green and B Michalski finish in first , shooting a 79. Second place went to D. Cook and J. Kulchycki on a count back over Lloyd Campbell and Donna Campbell. Both teams shot 82.

The afternoon also featured closest to the hole competitions on the par 3s with Kent Wieb earning the title on no. 4 at 11 feet even. Doug Cooke was closest on no. 9 at 12 inches while Freddie Todoruk was closest on No. 14 at eight feet, one inch and Mike Pernarowski was was closest on no. 17, also oat eight feet, one inch.

Dauphin residents should start sprucing up properties in preparation for a visit from the Communities in Bloom (CIB) judges at the end of the month.

CIB judges Susan Ellis from Pembroke, Ont., and Alex Pearl from Centreville, Ohio, will evaluate the city, July 27 to 29.

This year marks the 28th edition of CIB and the city of Dauphin is participating in the International Challenge Small category, along with Sussex, NB, Ingria, Italy, Glaslough, Ireland, Lewisburg, WV, and Velika Polana, Slovenia.

The communities will be rated from 1 to 5 Blooms, based on the scoring obtained. Also, they will aim to obtain Bronze, Silver or Gold levels in their 5-Bloom rating.

The national and international results will be announced in Victoria, B.C., between Oct. 20 and 23, as part of the National Symposium on Parks and Grounds and the National and International Awards celebrating “Year of the Garden.”

The event will be the first in-person Symposium for CIB since 2019, following two years of virtual awards ceremonies, virtual judging consultations and virtual webinars.

Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit volunteer and partnership-driven organization that uses a multi-tiered competitive evaluation process to foster community strength, involvement, and continuous improvement. This is accomplished by nurturing environmental sustainability, enhancements of green spaces, and heritage conservation in cultural and natural environments encompassing municipal, residential, commercial, and institutional spaces.

The vision is to inspire all communities to enhance their quality of life and environment through people and plants to create community pride.

The team of Shelly Love and Donna Davidson took first place in the championship flight of the Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy Ladies Open Two Person Scramble, Saturday, on a countback over Linda Kitching and Lane Prokopowich. Both teams shot 77. Third place in the flight went to Leanne Fedak and Amanda Asham who shot 80.

The first flight was won by the twosome of Martha Messinbird and Gail Tycholiz who shot 87 while Keesha Fairbrother and Ashtyn MacKay captured second with 89 on a countback over Ade Charles and Kathy Farnsworth.

Countbacks were also needed in the second flight with Irmgaard Juce and Deb Osiowy finishing first, Lindsey Kyle and Melanie Sobering second and Sara Watson and Kristen Haverluck third. All three teams shot 92.

The third flight saw Barb Hrehirchuk and Theresa Zabiaka finish first shooting 95 while Donna-Leigh Davis and Gladys Rea finished second with 96 and Bertha Davis and Laurie Dixon were third shooting 99.

The tournament drew a field of 60 golfers.

Two Dauphin minor baseball teams were competing in Baseball Manitoba Provincial Tournaments this past weekend.

In Winkler, above the local 13U team was in tough losing three straight games, 15-4 to the Winkler Giants, 19-5 to Glenboro and 14-4 to Russell.

In Swan River, Dauphin’s 15U side opened  the tournament with a 14-4 win over Niverville before dropping a 12-0 decision to Virden.

The team missed the playoff round after losing to Manitou 12-1.

Dan Mazier’s push to bring clarity to the Canadian internet landscape is back on.

The Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa member of Parliament had been working to amend Canada's Telecommunications Act, but that work was halted due to an unexpected election.

Mazier is taking on the fight for Canadians who have felt cheated by the country's internet companies.

Mazier recently introduced Bill C-288 in the House of Commons, a near copy of the legislation (Bill C-299) he tabled in the previous Parliament, which garnered significant national attention and support.

If passed, Bill C-288 would require Canadian internet service providers to provide the public with accurate and transparent information regarding the internet quality they can expect during the hours they will use the service.

Get all the details in this week's Dauphin Herald!

For the first time in three years, the sights and sounds of the midway will be heard in Dauphin with the return of the 2022 Dauphin Fair, July 1 to 3.

The fair actually kicks off, June 30, with the 4-H beef steer and sheep classes at 1 p.m., followed by the 4-H beef steer and sheep sale at 6 p.m. in the Rotary Arena.

Friday’s festivities will begin bright and early with the light horse 4-H classes in the sand ring at 9 a.m.

The 4-H beef and sheep showmanship and heifer and sheep classes gets underway at 1 p.m. in the Rotary Arena and the draft horse team classes will hit the grass ring at 5 p.m.

Saturday’s livestock activities begin at 8:30 p.m. with the draft horse line classes in the grass ring at 8:30 p.m. The light horse show takes place in the sand ringstarting at 9 a.m. and going on all day.

The sheep jackpot show begins at 1 p.m. in the Rotary Arena, followed by the junior sheep showmanship at 1:30 p.m. The cattle jackpot show starts at 3 p.m., with the junior beef showmanship following half an hour later.

At 5 p.m., the grass ring will feature the draft horse hitch classes.

Sunday’s livestock activities starts at 9 a.m., with the light horses in the sand ring and lasting all day.

The cow dog trials will run Saturday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and Sunday at 10 a.m., with the finals at 12:30 p.m.

The draft horse hitch classes end the weekend at 3 p.m.

The home living section will be open in the curling rink from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with the awards being presented, Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in conjunction with the Dauphin Consumers Co-op cake party.

There will be a kids play zone in Credit Union Place each day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., as well as a small animal display.

A karaoke contest takes place in the curling rink, Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with the finals taking place, Sunday at 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., while the Cameron Campbell Band will provide entertainment, Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Fair entertainment will include The Magic Bean Show at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., each day, a kids pedal tractor pull each day at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. between Credit Union Place and the Rotary Arena and an extreme dog stunt show at 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., each day.

Sunday will also a car show from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. by the grandstands, with the always-popular demolition derby taking place at 6 p.m. There will also be a fireworks display at dusk on Friday.

The parade will take place, Saturday at 10 a.m.

It is a one-pay gate, with an admission fee of $15 for 13 and over, $5 for ages six to 12 and preschoolers free. A weekend pass is $35.

More than 60 golfers hit the links for the Gilbert Plains Men’s Open Golf Tournament, Saturday at the Gilbert Plains Country Club.

When all was said and done, Stacey Genaille walked away with the title after shooting a 68, three shots better than runner-up Chad Facey. A countback gave Scott McCallum third place in the championship flight with a 76.

Larry Nepinak won the first flight on a countback with an 81. Farron Genaille was second, two shots back and Jon Tomlinson was third with an 84.

Mitchell Rauliuk topped the third flight on a countback over Frank Douglas after they both finished with an 88. Walter Toderian was one shot back to take third place.

A countback was needed to determine the top three placings in the third flight. Merv Lynxleg claimed top spot with Joey Pasternak in second and Derrick Brucks in third. They all carded a 94.

Jim Todoruk won the fourth flight with a 101, while Fred Todoruk was second, one shot back. Fred Letain was third after shooting a 103.

Terry Murray won the closest-to-the-hole on number 4, while Larry Nepinak won on number 9, Larry Johnston won on number 14 and Dan McFarland was closest on number 17.

The next tournament at the GPCC is the senior scramble, July 11.

Four Parkland residents have been honoured with Assiniboine Community College’s Alumni Association awards.

Tere Stykalo received a Distinguished Alumni Award, presented annually to graduates of the college who have distinguished themselves in both their chosen profession and their community, while Jadelyn McKay, Kayla Gillis and Nicole Koroway were honoured with One To Watch Awards, which recognize someone who has made exceptional achievements and significant contributions to their profession and community since graduation.

The awards will be officially presented at an Advancement Dinner this fall.

Stykalo, CPA, CGA, is a partner with MNP in Dauphin. He received his Business Administration diploma with Assiniboine in 1991 before going on to attain his Certified General Accounting designation in 1998. He has been an active volunteer in the Parkland with a particular focus in the agriculture industry. Stykalo and his wife Tracy, along with their family, operate a farm near Dauphin. Most recently, Stykalo was awarded the 2020 Dauphin Agriculture Society Lifetime Membership Award.

McKay is a two-time graduate of Assiniboine Community College, earning her Practical Nursing diploma in 2017 followed by her Applied Counselling Certificate in 2021. Through her position as wellness worker and assistant case manager for the Dibishkoo Nide Niniijaanis (Jordan’s Principle) program in Tootinaowaziibeeng, she aims to bring awareness of her culture and traditions to the children and families she works with.

Gillis put her natural insight into the agricultural industry to use in Assiniboine’s Agribusiness program. After graduating in 2008 she continued to increase her knowledge in ag. and finance and has achieved multiple post-graduate certifications that have helped her provide exceptional service to her clients as a Consultant with IG Wealth Management. She is highly dedicated to the Dauphin community and serves on many national and local boards.

Koroway is also a two-time graduate of Assiniboine Community College, earning her Comprehensive Health Care Aide certificate in 2011, followed by her Practical Nursing diploma in 2015. She has held numerous positions at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre, where she is currently a licensed practical nurse in the Operating Room unit.

A former Parkland Campus instructor was also recognized with an Excellence in Education Award.

Kent Wieb began his career as a Business Administration instructor at ACC in 2000 and recently retired after 21 years with the college. Wieb had a profound impact on many ACC graduates in the Parkland, both as an instructor and as a volunteer for the Students’ Association.

Habitat for Humanity Manitoba, Dauphin Chapter has officially started construction of its second home.

The kickoff to the project came at a fund-raising barbecue at Fusion Credt Union, last week.

“This committee has worked hard and stayed together through challenging times. I am proud of the hard work of each member of our group and we look forward to the successful completion of this build,” said Rodney Juba, chair of the Dauphin chapter.

Located on Seventh Avenue North East, the house will become the home of Chantel and her three children, ages 16, 12 and 10.

The barbecue included the presentation of support for the project from the Thomas Sill Foundation in the amount of $10,000 and the local Fusion Credit Union branch in the form of a cheque for $7,500, as well as the proceeds from the barbecue.

Those participating also had an opportunity to sign a 2x4 that will be placed in the home as a legacy of the community’s support.

Habitat Manitoba’s Dauphin Chapter is an organization that mobilizes volunteers and community partners, and work with people from all walks of life to build safe, decent, affordable housing for purchase by families living with low-income.

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization working in local communities in more than 70 countries around the world.