Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 26 May 2026 13:16
Dauphin Rail Museum holds turntable memorial project open house
The Dauphin Rail Museum is set to begin fund-raising for the Dauphin Rail Turntable Exhibit.To set the wheels in motion, the first of two open houses were held at the museum, Saturday.The open house, which included a rendering of the exhibit, was intended to be a question-and-answer session regarding the…
Tuesday, 26 May 2026 13:14
City council lends support to proposed housing development
Dauphin city councillors gathered for a special meeting, May 19, to lend their support to a proposed housing development.The Willow Lake Properties proposal involves the construction of a 45-unit apartment building adjacent to Riverside Road as phase one of a larger, $11 million development, which will include affordable rental units…
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 13:17
New paramedic training program to start in Dauphin
Dauphin is set to play an important role in helping to address a shortage of paramedics in the province.During his State of the Province address hosted by the Brandon Chamber of Commerce last week, Premier Wab Kinew announced a $115,000 investment for Assiniboine College to create a new rotating rural…
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 13:17
Dauphin and District Community Foundation announces spring grants
Eighteen applicants were successful in receiving grants from the Dauphin and District Community Foundation.DDCF board chair Kristen Haverluck announced the spring grant recipients at the Parkland Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the City luncheon, May 12.Recipients include:• Almost New Store - $2,200 for a cash register, projector and screen…
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 13:37
Dauphin’s Countryfest launches new promotion as 2026 festival approaches
With just a couple of months until the 2026 edition of Dauphin’s Countryfest, organizers have launched a new promotion to put more people in the stands.The Two Step and Stay program is offering a free campsite in the Fisher regular campground for anyone purchasing two general admission weekend passes for…
Wednesday, 06 May 2026 09:42
Kates Outlaw celebration set for the CUP
Kates Outlaw has a new album coming out soon and will celebrate with an album release party, June 6, at Credit Union Place. Echo of the Engines will feature 10 songs and fans can expect to hear a bit of a different sound from the band. “It’s mostly a whole…
Wednesday, 06 May 2026 09:40
MLA honours Malcolm’s leadership
Dauphin MLA Ron Kostyshyn took an opportunity to recognize a leader in education in the Manitoba Legislature recently. On Apr. 23, 2 Kostyshyn, shared a member’s statment honouring Darcy Malcolm of Ebb and Flow First Nation for his outstanding leadership in education. Malcolm was present and was joined by his…
Wednesday, 06 May 2026 09:39
City adds to tax take to keep moving forward
Not surprisingly, Dauphin residents can expect to see a slight increase in their property tax bills for 2026. At a special meeting last night, council began the process of adopting the financial plan, which includes a five per cent increase over last year. The 2026 mill rate of 19.021 is…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 13:48
Community Yard Sale registration window open now
People wanting to pass along some of their treasures to their neighbours are now able to register for the second annual Community-Wide Yard Sale, set for May 30. City residents are invited to host a yard sale at their property and be included on the official community-wide yard sale map…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 13:47
Unexpected safety grant backstops City plans for patrol
Dauphin was included in a recent $1.1 million provincial investment meant to strengthen community safety in several municipalities across Manitoba as part of its Safer Neighborhoods, Safer Downtowns Public Safety Strategy. In what Mayor David Bosiak referred to as a pleasant surprise, the City will receive $200,000 to help support…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 13:46
More weapons charges levelled against local man
A Dauphin man out on bail awaiting trial in the United States connected to the theft of a handgun is facing additional charges following a search of his residence by RCMP. Wilfred Kachurowski, 73, has been charged with seven firearms and gun smuggling related offences, including weapons trafficking, importing weapons…
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 13:57
Council draws attention to climate change through Earth Day proclamation
Recognizing that climate change represents the greatest challenge to the future of humanity and the life support systems that make the earth habitable, Dauphin city council kicked off its Apr. 13 regular meeting by proclaiming Apr. 22 as Earth Day. The proclamation notes municipal governments have a firsthand understanding of…
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 13:57
PCs designate bills to hold over
Manitoba’s official oppositions has exercised its option of delaying some government legislation they feel needs to be more fully considered. Each spring, the opposition can designate up to five bills to be carried over to the fall sitting of the Legislature, allowing additional time for review and consultation. The Progressive…
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 13:56
Under one roof
With more than 130 vendors and large crowds throughout the weekend, the Dauphin’s Countryfest Business Expo was a great success. Business Expo chair Natalie Haslund, who also serves as beverage services chair for Countryfest, was pleased with the number of vendors for this year’s event. “There was probably an extra…
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 14:16
Province ups flood risk for the Parkland
Parkland communities are on heightened alert after the province updated it spring flooding outlooks indicated an increased risk of overland flooding in the area. Flood risk remains moderate to low elsewhere in the province. The elevated risk is due to significantly above normal snowpack, a delayed spring melt and an…