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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…
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 07:40
Hard work and determination made dream come true
In the years following WWII the economy was booming and people had money to spend. Cars and family vacations were becoming more affordable. Gas stations and motels soon popped up along highways to cater to the travellers. For many years in Dauphin's south end, Sticky’s Service and Drive-Inn provided gas…
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 07:34
Glaziers on the go
Crews from Horizon Glass in Brandon were hard at work replacing windows at the Watson Arts Centre, last week. The project encompasses the replacement of eight full windows and 36 glass inserts to upgrade all of the facility’s windows to triple pane. The project is financed through a Building Sustainable…
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:25
'Tis the season
The Dauphin and District Allied Arts Council presented its annual Christmas craft sale at the Watson Arts Centre, Saturday. Various vendors offered their wares to those getting a little early Christmas shopping done. The Tea Room also offered warm beverages, as well as soup and desserts.
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:58
Winter hazard
This tree on Eighth Avenue SW couldn’t handle the wet and heavy snow on Sunday, the first snowfall of the season, breaking off and blocking part of the street, adding to the hazardous driving conditions. Cold temperatures are expected to move in this week.
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:53
Financing the fund
From left, Dauphin Kin Club member James Blake looks on as Dauphin and District Community Foundation executive director Kit Daley accepts a cheque for $6,674.72 from Kin president Nicole Gulenchin and treasurer Patrick Harrison, recently. The funds represent money the Kinette Club of Dauphin had in reserve when it merged…
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:51
“I have a dream” an inspiration for local educator
By Ed StozekFor the Herald On Aug. 28, 1963, approximately 250,000 people participated in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The event concluded with Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech, “I Have a Dream.” With an appeal to end economic and employment inequalities, King outlined the long history of…
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:46
Turning pages
The Rotary Club of Dauphin held its always popular book sale at the United Church Auditorium, Nov. 3 to 5. As one of the big fund-raisers for the local service organization, the sale brought in more than $3,800 its first day and netted the club a total of $7,866 over…
Tuesday, 01 November 2022 07:57
Hitting the stage
Petric took to the stage at the Watson Arts Centre, Saturday, as part of their Turn the Night Up tour. Jerry Sereda and Jason Kirkness opened the show for the Winnipeg band in front of a small, but appreciative audience.