Dauphin city councillors marked special days with proclamations as they gathered for their regular meeting, May 12.

May 15 was proclaimed as Moose Hide Campaign Day, recognizing the  “Indigenous-led, grassroots movement of men, boys, and all Canadians standing up to end violence against women, children, and all those along the gender continuum.” Founded along the Highway of Tears in British Columbia, the Moose Hide Campaign is a  response to the injustices and violence faced by many women and children in Canada, particularly those who are Indigenous.

May 17 was proclaimed as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia to draw attention to the 2SLGBTQI+ community and the discrimination and prejudice that is often directed at its members. The proclamation also recognizes the City of Dauphin’s support of diversity and that homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia are not welcome in the community.

Finally, May 25 to 31 was proclaimed as Access Awareness Week, highlighting the fact that  accessibility will improve the health, independence and well-being of people disabled by barriers.

Added to taxes

Councillors opted to added three outstanding receivable accounts to the tax rolls in the amount of $4,044.31. That total is comprised of $119.24 owing for quarterly garbage pickup at 18 4th Avenue SW, $2,617.43 related to 417 2nd Avenue NE for yard clean-up, tipping fees and fines for unpermitted burning and leaving a fire unattended, and a fine of $1,307.64 for two false alarms unpaid at 95 1st Avenue NE.

Councillors also voted to add an outstanding water account to the tax rolls in the amount of $463.21 owing at 210 6th Ave. NE after the previous tenant did not pay the final utility bill.

Pride

Council was informed plans for an upcoming Pride event on June 13 are progressing well with  a parade set to end in Vermillion Park, where food, activities and entertainment will cap the day. The City will show its support for the celebration by:

• proclaiming June as Pride Month at its May 26 regular meeting;
• changing its social media logos in June to reflect the Pride colours;
• posting on social media to affirm the City’s support for an inclusive and respectful community where everyone can live, work, and play in a safe and secure environment;
• flying the Pride flag at city hall from June 13 to 16;
• featuring two slides in celebration of Pride in Dauphin on the electronic sign at city hall; and
• purchasing 150 pride sunglasses to give away during the parade.

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