Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 23 August 2022 08:02
Local musicians to wrap up Western Canadian tour at WAC
Local musical artists Desiree Dorion of Dauphin and Emma Peterson of Winnipegosis will join Quinton Blair on a tour of Western Canada in September. The Kick Off Your Roots Tour opens, Sept. 1, in Portage and will make its way west with 12 shows ending, Sept. 14 in Dauphin at…
Monday, 15 August 2022 19:33
A watery rescue
Shortly after 3 p.m., Aug. 9, the Dauphin Fire Department was dispatched to assist Ochre River Fire Department with a water rescue on Dauphin Lake. A boat had overturned sending both occupants into the water. The mission was a success, with both of the boaters returning to land unharmed. Thanks…
Monday, 15 August 2022 19:26
Co-op Looking into Bringing in COPP
Dauphin Consumers Co-op is looking into the possibility of starting a Citizens on Patrol Program in Dauphin. The local business had a table set up at their food store, Wednesday and Thursday, offering information to interested patrons. Co-op asset protection/safety manager Richard Ives said the first discussion took place in…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 08:34
Public safety issues a concern for municipalities
Results of an Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) member survey shows municipalities are concerned about public safety issues. According to survey data, 92 per cent of respondents noted that they are concerned about the lack of police presence throughout their communities while 90 per cent believe the province should not…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 08:29
Field for municipal elections filling up
The list of local candidates in the upcoming Manitoba municipal elections is growing. In the city of Dauphin there is still just two contestants in the mayoralty race - David Bosiak and Kerri Riehl. While several packages have been picked up and remain outstanding, those registered for the councillor vote…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 08:21
Fire department kept busy in recent days
Last Tuesday started out as a busy day for the Dauphin Fire Department (DFD). In the early hours of Aug. 2, DFD responded to four separate incidents. At midnight, the first call was received for a fire in a business on 3rd Avenue North East. As crews were wrapping up…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 08:11
Manitoba RCMP develops SERT to address violent crime in specific communities
The incidences of violent crime in some rural communities in Manitoba is escalating. The Manitoba RCMP recognizes that these elevated violent crime rates in certain communities are often driven by street gangs and prolific offenders. Increasingly, these prolific offenders and street gang members are using a variety of weapons, including…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 08:10
Winnipegosis Post Office faces temporary closure and uncertain hours
With some rural emergency rooms being temporarily closed for the summer, another threat has seemed to loom. Just last week, it was made public that the Winnipegosis Post Office was closed for several days due to staff shortages, which resulted in Winnipegosis residents having to travel to Dauphin to pick…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 08:07
Province, feds commit to upgrades and expansion of lagoon system
The City of Dauphin will see its lagoon system finally get upgraded and expanded. The federal and provincial governments announced more than $34.4 million in funding for 10 wastewater and waste management projects in Manitoba, including $9.1 million for the Dauphin project. Work will include constructing and upgrading a lagoon…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:47
Fender bender
A two-vehicle accident on River Avenue, Saturday morning delayed the start of the Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival parade. One vehicle had pulled over to let passengers out to watch the parade and was rear ended by another vehicle. No one was injured in the accident.
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:44
Knight recognized as RBC Future Launch’s Future of Good 2022 Young Impact Leaders
Former Gilbert Plains resident, Erin Knight, has been acknowledged as one of 30 RBC Future Launch’s Future of Good 2022 Young Impact Leaders. Knight’s prior achievements have been instrumental in getting her to where she is today. “I’ve embarked on a whirlwind of a journey since I graduated high school…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:40
City impresses visiting Communities in Bloom judges
Dauphin put on its best face last Thursday as judges from Communities in Bloom (CiB) toured the city evaluating beautification efforts and a variety of other criteria such as environmental action, heritage conservation, tree management, landscape and plant and floral displays. I just want to say your town looks fabulous…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:38
Retinal specialist pilot program lands in Dauphin
Ashcroft Vision Care is partnering with the province to provide advanced eye care options for Parkland residents that does not involve travel to Brandon or Winnipeg. Health Minister Audrey Gordon was in Dauphin last week to announce a retinal specialist pilot program, which will see retinal specialists from Winnipeg travel…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:23
CNUF return to Selo Ukraina better than expected
After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival (CNUF) made a triumphant return over the weekend with three fun-filled days full of Ukrainian culture and heritage. CNUF president Kayla Gillis felt this year’s festival was fantastic, thanks in part to more people attending than expected.…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 07:29
City ready for provincially-funded operational review
The province has opened a second intake of the Municipal Service Delivery Improvement Program and the city of Dauphin is ready to take part. The program, which provides funding for municipalities and planning districts to find ways to improve services and find efficiencies was piloted last year, however, the timing…