Dauphin Herald Community
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 07:38
Milestone reached
Dauphin and District Community Foundation members Sherrie Volk, left, and Rita Dupley, right, were on hand when fellow board member Darren Eddie marked another milestone on the foundation’s thermometre, last week. DDCF recently hit the $4.75 million mark.
Tuesday, 03 January 2023 07:57
Mail orders were once an important part of life
By Ed StozekFor the Herald For over a century Eaton’s department store’s main rival was Simpson’s. Through the pages of the first Simpson’s catalogue in 1893, the last Simpson-Sears catalogue in 1978 and the final edition of the Sears catalogue in 2016, the company offered its products to Canadians all…
Tuesday, 03 January 2023 07:54
Holiday fun and games
The weather outside was frightful, but the good food and laughs were delightful at Regional Connections’ annual holiday potluck party, Dec. 17, at Parkland Crossing. To learn about the free get-togethers and information events planned for the New Year, contact Regional Connections Immigrant Services at 204-647-0693.
Tuesday, 27 December 2022 07:33
Volunteer efforts
Heather Kindret’s Grade 9 Life/Work class from the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School visited Dauphin Regional Health Centre and the personal care home as part of their career exploration. The class was appreciative of facility staff for the great tour of the facility and the snacks provided. The career development…
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 07:43
Anniversary shirts
As 2022 draws to a close, the Dauphin Rail Museum commemorated both the 110th anniversary of the completion of the Dauphin Rail Station and also the 20th anniversary of the formation of the museum itself. The occasion was marked by the creation of a limited edition CN inspired T-shirt. Here,…
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 07:40
The life of a student at a country school
By Ed StozekFor the Herald Attending the St. John one-room country school from 1958-64 resulted in a variety of life-learning experiences. Our daily routine always started with the singing of “Oh Canada” and reciting “The Lord’s Prayer.” Having eight different grades in one room provided exposure to a wide range…
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 07:34
Christmas joy
West Region Treaty 2 and 4 Health Services Jordan’s Principle program made things festive in Dauphin Sunday, as it hosted its first ever Christmas celebration for off reserve Jordan’s Principle families at the Parkland Recreation Complex. The Aspen Lodge and Curler’s Lounge were filled to the brim with children and…
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 07:33
Last minute ideas
Essential oils were just one of the last minute gift ideas available at Dauphin Market Place Mall over the weekend as crafters and home based businesses gathered in the concourse for the Winter Global Market. All booths in the centre of the mall were doing a brisk business Saturday afternoon.
Tuesday, 13 December 2022 07:33
Tractor Lotto winners
Ray Karlson, outgoing general manager of the Dauphin Lake Golf Club, draws the winning ticket in the Dauphin Kings Tractor Lotto, Sunday, following the Kings game against the Swan Valley Stampeders. Walter Kochalyk was the winner of the grand prize of $100,000. Tony’s Auto was the winner of $10,000, while…
Tuesday, 06 December 2022 07:50
Cold weather gear
While out and about in the community you may have noticed hats, scarves and mitts on statues, trees and other locations. The cold weather gear is there for free, for anyone who needs it. Help yourself.
Tuesday, 06 December 2022 07:47
Foreman at Kippan’s Mill a wealth of history
By Ed StozekFor the Herald In 1936, Henry Edwards spent two weeks cutting and skidding logs at Hilton’s camp located west of the Kippan’s Mill site. It was hard work as there was a great deal of snow that year. The next winter he went to work at Kippan’s Mill.…
Tuesday, 06 December 2022 07:09
Art work on display
Dauphin Public Library’s Glenn Irvine, left, admires a painting by local artist Hazel Yates as she sets up a display of her latest work. Yates’ artwork will be on display at the library until the end of January.
Tuesday, 29 November 2022 07:39
Splish splash
The Kin Aquatic Centre was a busy place, Saturday, as Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy sponsored a free swim as part of the parade day activities. The day also featured Christmas at the Fort and the return of the Christmas Parade of Lights.
Tuesday, 29 November 2022 07:36
'Tis the season
The Grinch, along with some citizens of Whoville made the trip to Dauphin to take part in the city’s Christmas Parade of Lights, Saturday. The parade was well attended with the streets lined all the way along the route to watch the more than 50 floats taking part.
Tuesday, 29 November 2022 07:23
Remembering
Smith-Jackson School held a Holodomor service, Nov. 22, to remember and pay respects to the estimated 10 million Ukrainians who died in the 1932-33 genocide as a result of a manmade famine. Here, Grade 3 student Ivanna Chetyrbok, and teacher Jennifer Chetyrbok, light candles to show that they will remember…