The Parkland Chamber of Commerce has set a new date for its Street Fair.
The annual event originally scheduled for July 30, will now be held, Sept. 18, at CN Park and along 1st Avenue NW.
With a lot going on in September with Culture Days just starting, Chamber executive director Kamryn Winters said competing with different events on weekends is not something the Chamber would like to do.
“So the Friday made the most sense for the Chamber to put it on. The issue with kids being in school that day is something that we’re aware of,” she said.
“We’re hoping to have more day care kid-friendly activities during the day and then keep the kid zone open later into the night so that kids that are in school can still come to the street fair after school or on their lunch hour if they’re in high school and just enjoy the street fair into the night.”
With the Dauphin Kings playing their home opener the next night, Winters also wanted to tie the street fair in with that.
“We ideally wanted to do something like a food truck war with the Kings for their home opener. A tailgate party on the Saturday. We even extended an invite to our vendors from the street fair to stay for a second day and come to the tailgate party,” she said.
“Hopefully, we get some taking that. We really just wanted to promote a whole weekend of activities. There’s a lot of Chamber members that are doing things over the weekend.”
The Chamber is now looking for vendors who want to set up a booth at the street fair, as well as volunteers to help set up and tear down.
Anyone interested can visit the Chamber’s website at parklandchamber.ca.
Winters is looking forward to a successful street fair.
“I’m hoping that everybody comes out to enjoy the street fair in fall fashion,” she said.

The Parkland Mavericks opened their second half schedule with a 42-10 victory over the Winnipeg Wanderers, Saturday in Dauphin.
Ronin Mouck led the way with three tries and two converts. Joseph Lopez, Will Miner and Daniel Evans also had tries, while Evans chipped in with four converts.
Mavericks captain Jordan Campbell felt the Mavericks were not at their best, but managed to get the job done.
“We looked a little sloppy. But overall, we’re happy with the outcome, that’s for sure,” he said.
The Mavericks were called for a number of penalties throughout the game, but it didn’t cost them as they kept the Wanderers from getting too many opportunities to score.
Campbell was impressed with how the Mavericks supported each other throughout the contest.
“We kind of picked each other up. Morale was high. But the young guys showed up. They were ready to run, which they did really well today,” he said, adding the Mavericks need to pick up the intensity and make sure they are getting ready for the playoffs.
“We’ve got three more games to really hammer it out,” he added.
At 6-2, the Mavericks will look to go undefeated in the final three games.
The next game is Saturday at 2 p.m., when the Mavericks host the Winnipeg Assassins.
“They’re going to come hungry to beat us. I know that they’ve lost a few in Div. 2, so come and watch,” Campbell said.

Shelly Love shot an 83 to win the Dauphin Ladies Club Championship, Sunday, at the Dauphin Lake Golf Club.
Donna Davidson finished second, nine shots back of Love. Linda Kitching’s 98 was good for third place on a count back.
Colleen Johnson shot a 99 to win the first flight on a count back. Verna Vanrobaeys was second with a 115 and placing third was Lori Bourque who shot a 122.
Margo Elliott won the second flight on a count back, shooting a 123. Bertha Davis was four shots back to finish second, while Eleanor Snitka was third on a count back with a 129.
Barb Hrehirchuk’s 132 won her the top spot in the third flight, two strokes ahead of Theresa Zabiaka. Leana Compton was third with a 138.
Cindy Schroder won the Most Honest Golfer after shooting a 156. Compton won the closest-to-the-hole on no. 11.

Thirty-eight teams hit the links at the Dauphin Lake Golf Club, Saturday, for the Pine Creek four-person best ball golf tournament.
The team of Darryl Lacquette, Tyler Lacquette, Jose Lacquette and Evan won the tournament, finishing with a 56.
Winning the first flight was the foursome comprising of Chief Barry McKay, Chad Facey, Derek and Shawn McQuarrie, shooting a 57.
Larry Nepinak Jr., Earl Thompson, Taylor Fletcher and Al Cote were awarded second place on a countback over Dion Anderson, Adam Anderson, Kyle Sinclair and Lou Shorting. Both teams shot a 58.
Keith Pangman, Shawn Pangman, Tyson Pangman and Brad Belhumeur combined to shoot a 60, good enough for first place in the second flight on a countback.
In second place were Dustin Mousseau, Aaron Lavasseur, Rodger Roulette and Rodger Roulette Jr., while in third place was Chris Stranger, Dwayne McCorrister, Pat McKay and Cooters, with a 61.
Rey Cook, Nelson Leaske, Able Gott and Dennis Chartrand teamed up to shoot a 63 to win the third flight.
Greg Starr, Waylon Eastman, Drake Starr and Wade Aitkens took second place on a countback with a 64. In third place was the team of Russell Beaulieu, Albert B., Rob Mousseau and Mike Prince.
Closest-to-the-hole winners were Darcy Pelletier on no. 2, Farron Genaille on no. 6, Gott on no. 9, Jose Lacquette on no. 11 and Belhumeur on no. 14.
Genaille also had the men’s longest drive, while Mya Kubrakovich had the women’s longest drive. Jose Lacquette won the putting contest and McQuarrie won the chip-off.

The future of the Gilbert Plains Country Club could be decided this week at a board meeting, slated for today.
The local golf course was devastated by flooding in late June and early July. And while staff have been working on repairing the course, the board has also begun fund-raising to cover the $100,000 insurance deductible.
GPCC general manager Scott McCallum said they reached out to Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries to get a license to hold a 50-50 draw.
“The turn around time on that was four to six weeks and that was time we felt we didn’t have,” he said.
So GPCC reached out to the Dauphin Kings to use their 50-50 system and the draw began last month.
“We’re very thankful for that. And it’s going pretty well. It’s over $13,000 now and, l;ike anything, the bigger the pot, the more people will buy. So it’s going well,” McCallum said.
The draw will be made, Aug. 30, at noon. At this time, tickets can only be purchased online at DauphinKings5050.ca.
To assist with the fund-raising efforts, Park View Private Wealth Management Ltd. launched the Parkland Business Challenge with a $500 donation toward the deductible and is inviting other Parkland businesses to support the cause.
“It’s been very successful and people are being extremely generous. We’re just so thankful for everybody that’s thinking of us and helping out in whatever way they can. There’s certainly no donation too small,” McCallum said.
Seeing that support from businesses throughout the Parkland and beyond is incredible, McCallum said.
Golf courses throughout the province have also stepped up to support GPCC, with Dauphin, Neepawa, Minnedosa and Swan River offering discounts to GPCC members.
“There’s several golf courses that have reached out to us and they have some things planned for how they can help us,” McCallum said.
“And not only help us, but help our members, because, at the end of the day, our members are the ones that we’re most concerned about and they’re the ones that are losing their golf course. It’s sad, but it’s also something to celebrate to see how much people come together and support each other through times like this.”
Some courses, McCallum added, were able to take on some of the tournaments scheduled for GPCC this year.
“As sad as it is, it’s heartwarming in other areas at times,” he said.
McCallum thanks everyone in helping to publicize the fund-raising efforts.
“We’re a small non-for-profit golf course, but we know that we’re loved, obviously, by a lot of people. So it’s going to make things a little easier down the road,” he said.

A Dauphin baseball player is one of five from Manitoba selected to take part in the 2026 World Children’s Baseball Fair in Narita, Japan, July 30 to Aug. 7.
Anders Procyshyn, 10, was chosen after his mom received an email from Baseball Manitoba about an exciting baseball travel experience to Japan.
“And my mom asked me if I wanted to do it and I said, ‘yes’. So I wrote an essay and submitted it and they picked me,” he said.
Procyshyn said it was pretty loud when he learned he was selected.
“I was in a hotel in Winnipeg. I was with my grandma and my dad called my grandma and he told me and I was jumping around and everything. I was pretty excited,” he said.
While he plays shortstop, catcher is Procyshyn’s favourite position.
“Because I like throwing the ball to second and third on a steal and to encourage the team,” he said.
Procyshyn recently won a silver medal in Portage with the Dauphin Fusion Credit Union team. He was sorry he couldn’t play close to home for provincials, but the flooding caused the tournament to be moved from Grandview to Portage.
Joining Procyshyn are Edrick Emilson of Lundar, Luwen Zhang of Winnipeg South, Brianne Kaemingh of Kenora, Cole Williams of West Winnipeg and chaperone Riley Hruska of West Winnipeg.
The World Children’s Baseball Fair was initiated by world home run kings Sadaharu Oh and Hank Aaron to introduce and promote baseball throughout the world.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn the correct basic skills of baseball instructed by the coaches who are selected by the World Baseball Softball Confederation.
Participants will partake in cultural and recreational activities with local children, such as learning Japanese dancing and martial arts.
It won’t be Procyshyn’s first time traveling in a plane, but it will be the first time he’s traveled to Asia.
Procyshyn hopes to use the camp to get better at all aspects of the game.
“Learn new things like meet new kids. Get better at everything. I want to learn how they make sushi. I’m going to try it,” he said, adding they will go on some tours, as well.
“So I’m excited about that,” he added.
The group will also take in a professional baseball game.
Procyshyn lists the Toronto Blue Jays as his favourite team and Kazumo Okamoto as his favourite player, although he also likes Ernie Clement, who he mentioned in his essay.
Procyshyn and his family had the chance to watch the Blue Jays when they were in Detroit, May long weekend.
“I met those guys in Detroit. And I met Trey Yesavage, because he was in my essay, as well. He was impressed. And then Ernie Clement told me he didn’t know much French,” he said, adding Andres Giménez gave him his bat, although he didn’t autograph it because he didn’t have time.
Procyshyn’s brother got Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to sign his baseball and they met several of the other players.
“We just had some seats beside the dugout and they gave us special access to the dugout,” said Procyshyn’s father Barret.
“They were good seats. We had no idea, but the way the dugout was, they had to walk right by us and they were just so thrilled. They were stopping and talking to us.”
Barret added they were wearing Blue Jays gear and had some balls and cards, just in case.
Anders is looking forward to the flying over the Pacific Ocean.
“I think that’s going to be cool. I’m excited to meet new kids there. And I’m excited for the professional baseball match,” he said.
“I want to thank my mom for asking if I want I do this. I want to thank my dad for helping me learn and teaching me how to play baseball. And I want to thank Baseball Manitoba for organizing this.”

The Parkland Pirates seem virtually invincible.
In Manitoba Cup action this past weekend in Winnipeg, the local U19 men’s rugby team ran over an unsuspecting Winnipeg/Eastman squad 85-5.
“We just have this team right now that just won’t stop. They just want more. They just can’t get enough rugby,” Pirates head coach Aaron Miner said, adding the group is a tight unit, on and off the field.
“The whole team stayed after their game and watched Team Canada’s Zimbabwe game, as a team. The bonding is so tight with this group. We just can’t ask for more.”
Manitoba Cup action moves to Dauphin this coming weekend for the last tournament in the series and Miner expects the Pirates will face stiffer competition on their home field.
“Westman has really bolstered their lineup. They have one guy coming back from (the University of Victoria) and one guy coming back from his club team’s tour in New Zealand. So we expect to see a little more out of them,” he said.
“We also have a few guys coming back off of injury for next weekend. So, we’re hoping for the same result, but if it’s a tighter game against Westman, that’s to be expected.
“It will be a big day of rugby at Kinfield here in Dauphin. We’re going to be using both fields. There will be rugby all day long for anybody wanting to come out and watch.”
This year has been the first for the Manitoba Cup series and Miner thinks it has been a success. The games provide a good opportunity for provincial coaches to identify players for Team Manitoba and other upper levels of the game.
“I actually had breakfast with Team Canada coaches in Winnipeg and there’s a lot of our players on their radar right now,” Miner said, adding there are more and more opportunities for young players to advance in rugby, including to university programs and even professional teams.
“It’s inspirational as a coach to hear that and it’s great news for our players - and up and coming players - that Parkland is now on the map. We need to continue with this intensity of promoting the program here.”

After weeks of searching, the Dauphin Kings finally found their man.
Bryan Kromm was hired as the Kings new head coach and general manager, last week, after spending the last two seasons as the assistant general manager, associate coach and director of player and skill development with the British Columbia Hockey League’s Trail Smoke Eaters.
Prior to his time in Trail, Kromm spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.
Kromm, 31, admits he did not actually apply for the job.
“It was actually a friend of mine who put my name in the ring. And then I got a call out of the blue from Scott (McCallum, director of hockey operations) and we had a discussion,” he explained, adding he got a text from Kings vice-president Bryan Romanow within a couple of weeks.
“Had another meeting with him and Andy Kubas and then I turn around and all of a sudden I have a contract offer in front of me.
“So I didn’t go out searching for it. It just kind of fell in my lap, but I’m definitely excited about the opportunity to get my foot in the door and be a head coach and GM. That is something I was striving toward in my coaching career. I’m super excited to be part of the Dauphin organization.”
All Kromm knew of the Kings was it was one of the premier teams in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and has a track record of winning and a winning culture.
“As I did a little bit more diving it, I realized it’s one of those true hockey towns where you’re one of the biggest shows in town and people are excited about the organization and the franchise,” he said.
“That was something that was super exciting to me, just being that small town culture and having a community that really supports the team.”
Kromm said fans can expect a competitive team that plays a high-paced game.
“Relentless. Very exciting to watch. But also pretty strong defensively, too, in not giving up too much risk, as well. I do expect our players to put their best foot forward every night and compete to the best of their abilities,” he said.
“Hopefully, there’s a team-first atmosphere when the fans watch and, hopefully, it’s exciting to come watch a game on a Friday or Saturday night.”
Kromm’s first priority will be finding a place to live. But he plans to come to Dauphin in mid-August after completing some prior obligations.
“And then show up a week before the boys show up and get ready to hit the ground running,” he said.
The first thing Kromm did when he was hired was call to all of the returning players.
“So I know who is coming back and I’ve set my expectations for them and for what they should expect from me. I’ve already had those conversations, so I feel I’m in a better spot than I did on Wednesday when I first accepted the position,” he said.
Kromm will also be in search of an assistant coach, with assistance from the board of directors.
The Kings are now taking registrations for its Par 3 Extravaganza, taking place, Sept. 12, at the Dauphin Lake Golf Club, with sign up sheets at the pro shop, as well as the Kings website at dauphinkings.com..
Training camp takes place, Aug. 28 to 30, at Credit Union Place.