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Tuesday, 30 May 2023 07:57
Dinner and a show
Whitmore School Grade 5 student Cali Genaille serves some appetizers, Thursday evening, as the school hosted its first-ever dinner theatre. After dining on the appetizers, the sold out crowd of 120 people were entertained by the school’s production of Pinocchio, with the main course served during the intermission.
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 07:46
A walk through history
The annual Cemetery Stroll, hosted by local family history group Family Ties, was well attended, Sunday afternoon. Between 30 and 40 participants were able to walk through Riverside Cemetery and visit the resting places of some of Dauphin’s founding fathers. The self-guided tour also included the resting place of 15…
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:15
Local Bike Week activities planned
Bike Week is coming up June 5 to 11. The Dauphin Derailleurs Cycle Club is partnering with Dauphin Recreation Services and Northgate Trails to host several events in the city and at the Northgate Trails throughout the week to promote cycling in our community. In order to enjoy your bike…
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:13
Filling it in
City staff Bradyn Smeski, Ron Paziuk and Barry Bloomfield work on filling some of the potholes on First Street Northeast, May 16. The City has been busy getting things spruced up ahead of the busy tourist season expected this summer.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:07
Clear Lake Golf Course grows into one of the best
By Ed StozekFor the Herald The Minister of the Interior, the Hon. Charles Stewart, addressed a large gathering at Clear Lake on Aug. 16, 1928. He promised considerable improvements to Clear Lake and Riding Mountain Park, but was non-committal on setting aside an area for a national park. He noted…
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:03
A night of inspiration
The Parkland Crisis Centre and Women’s Shelter and The Hub Dauphin hosted renowned Canadian psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington, May 16, at the Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium. The sold out crowd received a free copy of Dr. Carrington’s book, Feeling Seen, followed by a 90-minute keynote address where she focused much of…
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 07:59
Fore!
Eight-year-old Cohen Campbell takes aim at the target during a round of disc golf with his uncle Craig, Sunday afternoon. The 18-hole disc golf course can be found in Vermillion Park.
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 08:05
Art on display
Patrick Paul, an Ojibwe artist of the woodland style, discusses his art which will be on display outside the Dauphin Public Library, May 9. The artwork is expected to go up in mid-June. Following Paul’s presentation, the Rotary Club of Dauphin presented a literacy grant in the amount of $1,670…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 08:01
Belting out the tunes
Jason McCoy and Chris Byrne, sing one of McCoy’s hit songs at the Backroads to Countryfest show, Saturday, at the Watson Arts Centre. The show was part of a tour, which included stops in Virden, Swan River and Minnedosa and also featured performers Nelson Little and Emma Peterson of Winnipegosis.…
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 07:26
Continued support
St. George’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church continued its strong support for the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund with a further donation towards the group’s humanitarian efforts, undertaken in response to the war in Ukraine. Here, from left, fund member Larry Hyrtsay looks on as St. George’s president Calvin Korman presents fund members…
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 07:23
Country roads are still leading me home
By Ed StozekFor the Herald John Denver’s song, “Take Me Home Country Roads” always sparks memories of the many trips down the gravel roads that once led to my parent’s farm. Today, a typical road-trip from my home at Dauphin to the farm in the Oakburn district includes a lunch…
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 06:18
Honouring the missing and murdered
The Northwest Métis Council and the Dauphin Friendship Centre held a Red Dress Walk in honour of murdered and missing Indigenous women. Participants were encouraged to wear red for the walk, which began near the courthouse and ended at the council office on Main Street.
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 06:16
Smile cookies a hit
Colleen Talbot, Martijn van Luijn and Lana Davidson put some smiles on cookies baked at the local Tim Horton’s as the annual Smile Cookie campaign took place last week. At last report, Dauphin was the number one seller of the special delicacies across Canada. Proceeds of the campaign will go…
Tuesday, 02 May 2023 07:37
Challenge is on
Bob Williams, developer of the Dauphin Market Place Mall, has issued a challenge where he will match donations made during the Dauphin and District Community Foundation’s Spring Donations Campaign up to $10,000. Williams, pictured here with DDCF executive director Kit Daley, made the challenge in memory of Ernie Hutsal, affectionately…
Tuesday, 02 May 2023 07:36
Cemetery Stroll back for fourth year
The local family history group Family Ties will be hosting its fourth Cemetery Stroll honouring those than came before us, and who lie in Dauphin’s Riverside Cemetery. On May 28, Family Ties will host a self-guided tour within specific areas of the cemetery that will allow visitors to read and…