Dauphin Herald News
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 09:17
Parade of lights set for Saturday
The City of Sunshine is set to kickoff its Christmas celebrations, next weekend. The festive season kicks off with Fort Dauphin Museum hosting Christmas at the Fort, Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The day includes a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and there will be children’s activities,…
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 09:16
Dauphin welcomes one of four new nurse practitioners in PMH region
The Dauphin Primary Care Outreach Clinic is one of four sites within the Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) region welcoming a new nurse practioner. “I’ve been a nurse for 11 years; the majority of my career was in the outpatient department/ER at the Ste. Rose General Hospital,” said Jolynn Harder, who…
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 09:15
Parkland Crisis Centre gets share of CPF funds
The Parkland Crisis Centre and Women’s Shelter in Dauphin was among the recipients sharing $750,000 courtesy of the province’s Criminal Property Forfeiture (CPF) Fund. A grant of $35,000 was provided to the organization, which provides support services to women and children escaping intimate partner abuse, a 24-hour crisis line, emergency…
Thursday, 20 November 2025 08:38
Teen with sawed off shotgun arrested
A teen offender is facing several firearms charges after being found with a prhibited weapon. On Nov. 10, Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP received a call with information that an 18-year-old man was observed walking around the community of O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi (Crane River First Nation) with a firearm. Officers respoinded to…
Thursday, 20 November 2025 08:38
Study looking at the future of fire station
When you outgrow your home your options are simple - move or renovate. And with the awarding of a contract for a building assessment and conceptual design of a new addition for the Dauphin Fire Station to Sputnik Architecture to in the amount of $55,000 plus applicable taxes, Dauphin Fire…
Thursday, 20 November 2025 08:35
Cinema looking for help over a financial hurdle
Since the pandemic took away its customers, Countryfest Community Cinema in Dauphin has been struggling to lure them back and, as a result, is fighting to keep the lights on. And while the community has not been buying tickets to the same extent it once did, the cinema’s board of…
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 10:07
Copper thieves caught in the act
Dauphin RCMP interrupted two men in the process of stealing copper building supplies from a house under renovation in the south end of the city, at the end of October. In the mid morning of Oct. 23, Dauphin RCMP received a report of a break and enter in progress at…
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 10:06
Pilot project offering a warm safe space for railway riders
VIA Rail passengers will now have a warm place to wait for the train in Dauphin thanks to a new partnership between the City of Dauphin and the Dauphin Rail Museum. Beginning earlier this week, Dauphin Rail Museum extended its operating hours to ensure rail passengers, whether they are boarding…
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 10:05
Yakimishen standing out in Canadian manufacturing scene
The role manufacturing plays in rural economies often goes unnoticed, especially in areas where agriculture dominates the scene. But Ritz Machine Works Inc. in Dauphin was drawn out of the shadows recently when it’s Director of Operations, Bryan Yakimishen, was named one of the top 10 manufacturing leaders in Canada…
Thursday, 23 October 2025 11:56
Lack of government support kills an important bill, says Manitoba’s opposition
Manitoba’s opposition Progressive Conservatives are upset with Premier Wab Kinew and his NDP government for voting against an Opposition Day motion they say would bring labour equality and equity to construction job sites in Manitoba. The motion would have immediately reversed what Borderland MLA Josh Guenter, PC Critic for Labour,…
Thursday, 23 October 2025 11:55
Dr. David O’Hagan marks 40 years as a Ste. Rose physician
Ste. Rose physician Dr. David O’Hagan was honoured with an appreciation dinner as he celebrates 40 years as a doctor at Ste. Rose Hospital. Originally from South Africa, Dr. O’Hagan graduated from the Cape Town University School of Medicine in 1977. He then spent another six years in further training…
Thursday, 23 October 2025 11:52
Service celebrates its first 40 years
The Dauphin and District Handivan Association (DDHA) has provided safe, reliable and vital, transportation services for seniors, persons with disabilities, and others with mobility challenges. DDHA celebrated 40 years with an event at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 20, Saturday. Board members, drivers and clients were invited for coffee…
Tuesday, 14 October 2025 15:18
RM council unanimously approves recreation funding agreement with the City
The Rural Municipality of Dauphin council held its regular meeting, Oct. 7. Accounts and finances Council approved 19 cheques, as well as payroll and online payments in the amount of $176,615.57. Transportation Assistant public works foreman Charlie Mosionier reported the gravel program is complete, as is roadside mowing. The mowers…
Tuesday, 14 October 2025 15:17
Local dance instructor has a Highland experience
Receiving the certificate for a successfully completed teaching exam brought back memories of a recent trip to Scotland for a local Highland dance instructer. Mackenna Telfer was in Scotland in July to compete at the Luss Highland Games, bringing home a second place finish in her category. The day prior…
Tuesday, 14 October 2025 15:16
Firearm threat locks down school
A youth has been remanded in custody following a threat with a fire arm at Ebb and Flow School. On Oct. 7, at approximately 11 a.m., Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP were dispatched to a report of a youth pointing a firearm at the school. Officers responded immediately and were…