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Tuesday, 14 March 2023 08:01

Can I have your autograph?

Following the game, Mar. 3, fans who collected the Dauphin Kings hockey cards had the opportunity to get them autographed by the entire team. The collectibles were handed out to fans at the game that evening.
Tuesday, 14 March 2023 07:47

Thanks for your service

The City and Rural Municipality of Dauphin hosted the annual Firefighters Appreciation Dinner, Mar. 8. The evening included several presentations, including, from left, Devin Kiesman, Chris Davidson, Jordan Steiner and Mitchell Kanton, who all received their five-year service medal. Also recognized were Conrad Demeria for 10 years of service, Cameron…
By Ed StozekFor the Herald One day in February 2008, I came home and checked the answering machine. Ninety-one-year-old Henry Hlady left a message asking for my address as he wanted to send me information of his time spent as a relief worker during the Great Depression in the Riding…
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 07:46

On your mark...

About 80 snowmobile enthusiasts braved the cold and windy conditions, Saturday, at the SKO Club drag races. There were nine race classes, including a kids class for 120 and 200 stock, with a 100 per cent payout, as well as first and second place trophies for all stock, improved and…
WinnipegosisBy Alice Sahulka The Winnipegosis and District Health Centre (WDHC) board of directors would like to congratulate Dr. Alison Carleton and Cyndie Blythe on becoming Canadian citizens on Feb 21. The couple participated in their citizenship ceremony via Zoom, reciting their oath, cutting up their permanent residence card and singing…
By Ed StozekFor the Herald Radio was an integral part in the lives of rural and urban residents. When my parents got electricity on their farm in 1954, a brown tube radio was purchased for $20 and it replaced the old existing battery-operated radio. As a result, more time was…
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 07:31

A fund-raising success

It may not have been the coldest night of the year, but it wasn’t far off. However, with windchills of -30C and below, it was enough to have Dauphin’s edition of the Coldest Night of the Year walk cancelled for this year. So instead, participants gathered in the back hall…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:41

Guest speaker

Chief David Ledoux of Gambler First Nation was the guest speaker at the second Parkland Chamber of Commerce luncheon series, Feb. 14. Chief Ledoux spoke about economic development and the changes that follow as a result. The next luncheon will be the Chamber’s Appreciation Dinner, Mar. 14.
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:38

Breakfast greetings

The leader of the People’s Party of Canada, Maxime Bernier, was in Dauphin Friday morning to speak with local supporters, followed by a pancake breakfast. Bernier shared his thoughts on the pandemic restrictions, the political divisiveness created by the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives, immigration, the growth of the PPC and…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:36

Louis Riel Day fun

The temperatures were cool but the skies were bright as large crowds gathered at Fort Dauphin Museum to celebrate Louis Riel Day, Monday. Sponsored by the Northwest Metis Council, the day featured all sorts of fun such as dog sled rides, an opportunity to try out fat bikes and snowshoes…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:33

Celebrating the past

Students at Ecole Macneill celebrated French Canadian culture with Voyageur Days, last week, culminating with a tug-of-war, Friday. The week was filled with activities, song, dance, games and bannock.
Tuesday, 14 February 2023 07:45

Louis Riel Day activities planned

Louis Riel Day celebrations will be taking place throughout the Parkland this coming weekend, hosted by the Northwest Métis Council. Festivities begin, Friday in Winnipegosis with a barbecue and coffee house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Winnipegosis Youth Centre. On Saturday, the Ste. Rose Local will host…
Tuesday, 14 February 2023 07:39

Early exposure made it fun to read

By Ed StozekFor the Herald Once a new semester started at the DRCSS, it was time for the students to receive their textbooks and other books related to their courses. Some of the novels associated with the English courses that I taught included Great Expectations, The Night We Stole the…
The Heritage Day Fair is making its return to Dauphin Market Place Mall, Feb. 17 and 18. Organizing committee member, Don White said it nice to be back after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And with 13 organizations participating to celebrate the history of the Parkland, there…
Tuesday, 14 February 2023 07:31

Winter fun

Bowe, 4, and Easton, 2, in the sled, and three-year-old Willow on the slider enjoyed an afternoon of sledding at Barker School hill, Sunday afternoon. The unseasonal temperatures had many residents out enjoying the great outdoors, whether it was in the city or at the Northgate Trails.
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