Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 12 November 2024 16:16
Grant moves maker space plans ahead
Creative Common Inc. is set to begin work on its planned makerspace thanks to a recent grant from the province’s new From the Ground Up - Safe Healthy Communities For All Program. Up to $80,000 was awarded to the group to help with renovations to the main floor of its…
Wednesday, 06 November 2024 09:42
Prairie Mountain Health celebrates successes notes challenges at AGM
There were no real surprises in store last Wednesday as Prairie Mountain Health hosted another virtual annual general meeting. The AGM attracted 83 online viewers who, as well as learning about some of the health authority’s successes during the last fiscal year, got the opportunity to ask questions following the…
Wednesday, 06 November 2024 09:38
Carberry bus crash first responders inducted into Order of the Buffalo Hunt
Manitoba’s Order of the Buffalo Hunt has some new, special members. Premier Wab Kinew awarded one of province’s highest honours to the first responders of the Carberry bus crash recognizing their bravery and dedication following the bus crash, which killed 17 Dauphin-area seniors on June 15, 2023. “We want to…
Wednesday, 06 November 2024 09:38
Firefighters honoured for their service at the 123rd annual Firefighters Ball
Several awards were handed out at the 123rd annual Firefighters Ball, Saturday. Jesse Shuttleworth, Ryan Murray, Samantha Horvath and Nicholas Shmon all received their badges and were sworn in as firefighters. Four people were recognized with Years of Service Awards. Daniel McKay was recognized for 15 years of service, Greg…
Wednesday, 06 November 2024 09:31
New trustees elected to sit at Mountain View School Division board table
There will be some new faces, and one familiar one, around the Mountain View School Division board table following a byelection, last Wednesday. Floyd Martens will return to the MVSD board as a trustee for Ward 1 along with newcomer Conrad Nabess, while Ward 2 will see Scott Lynxleg take…
Wednesday, 30 October 2024 16:39
Council celebrates Gregory with Sunshine Award
Dauphin city council took an opportunity to honour Brenda Gregory as they gathered for its regular meeting, Oct. 21. Gregory is one of four inaugural winners of the City’s new Sunshine Award, but was unable to attend the Oct. 7 presentation of the awards to co-winners Jerry Joss, Clayton Swanton…
Wednesday, 30 October 2024 16:38
Former MP dies suddenly
Former Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa Conservative MP Robert Sopuck died at the age of 73, last week, his family confirmed in a statement. Sopuck’s family “were shocked by the sudden, but peaceful passing of Robert on Oct. 23”, the statement read. Sopuck became the area MP in 2010 in a byelection to…
Wednesday, 30 October 2024 16:37
Community Infusion winner crowned
Countryside Studio and Gym was crowned as the 2024 Community Infusion winner in front of a packed house in the Aspen Lodge at Credit Union Place in Dauphin, Oct. 23. Based in Hamiota, Countryside Studio and Gym received $20,000 in grant money to expand its operation. Community Infusion is an…
Wednesday, 30 October 2024 16:36
National police force ceremony is steeped in tradition
A ceremony steeped in history and RCMP tradition took place at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, last week, to mark the symbolic passing of command of the Manitoba RCMP from one officer to their successor. While Assistant Commissioner Scott McMurchy took office in May, on Oct. 17 he accepted…
Wednesday, 23 October 2024 08:41
Ste. Rose Home and Building Centre wins prestigeous award for second year in a row
Dauphin Co-op’s Ste Rose Home and Building Centre has received a prestigious award through the Federated Co-op Ltd. (FCL) system. The Ste. Rose outlet was presented the Co-operative Retail System (CRS) Home Centre Commitment to Excellence Award for Retails in the East Zone, which covers southern Saskatchewan and all of…
Wednesday, 23 October 2024 08:41
Fuel Good Day aids in Friends of Dauphin Lake’s revitalization efforts
Friends of Dauphin Lake got a helping hand in their efforts to save the lake thanks to Dauphin Co-op’s Fuel Good Day. In total, $7,268.68 was raised during the Sept. 17 event with a record breaking $2,268.68 coming from barbecues - aided by the Dauphin Kings Junior A Hockey Club…
Wednesday, 23 October 2024 08:36
City weighing options under new infrastructure funding program
The City of Dauphin is weighing its options under a new provincial government program supporting critical infrastructure. The Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities for Municipalities (Manitoba GRO) program kicks off with an investment of $42 million for projects which focus on community renewal, disaster mitigation, climate resiliency and recreation. Municipalities…
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 10:54
Manitoba Government apologizes to children in care
On behalf of the Manitoba government and the people of Manitoba, Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine made a formal statement of apology today in the Manitoba Legislature to children in care who were denied Children’s Special Allowance (CSA) payments over a period beginning in 2005 and continuing through early 2019. “Our…
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 10:53
PMH flu shot clinics are beginning soon
Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) is launching it’s annual COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccine campaign with the first public clinic scheduled for Brandon on, Oct. 24. The free public clinics will run in various other communities throughout November. Visit prairiemountainhealth.ca for a complete listing of vaccine clinics in the region. Check…
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 10:52
Meet the Mountain View School Division trustee candidates
Voters in three wards of Mountain View School Division will head to the polls at the end of the month to select four trustees to fill vacancies at the board table. On Oct. 30, voters in Ward 1 (Roblin) will choose two new trustees, while those in Ward 2 (Gilbert…