Dauphin Herald News
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…
Tuesday, 08 October 2024 15:59
Mayor-ly we roll along
Halfway through his mandate, Dauphin mayor David Bosiak is pleased with what has been accomplished and excited about what the next two years might hold.That excitement is piqued even more considering the culture of co-operation and teamwork that is prevalent around the council table and throughout City Hall.“The willingness to…
Tuesday, 08 October 2024 15:01
Children in need remain the focus of Shrine Club’s helping ways
The Dauphin Shrine Club hosted a raffle draw, Saturday, as part of a fund-raiser for the Shriners Hospital for Children in Canada. The raffle was held in conjunction with the Brandon Shrine Club and Wolfpack Shrine Club. The proceeds will be used to purchase a mini C-arm, a piece of…
Tuesday, 08 October 2024 15:00
City hands out inaugural Sunshine Awards to four champions of Dauphin
The inaugural winners of the City of Dauphin’s new Sunshine Awards have been announced. Brenda Gregory, Jerry Joss, Clayton Swanton and Carla Wolfenden received the 2024 Sunshine Awards. Joss, Swanton and Wolfenden received their awards at the City’s regular meeting Oct. 7, while Gregory will be presented hers, Oct. 21.…
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 15:00
Abrey honoured by Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs
Dauphin fire chief Cam Abrey was honoured for his work done on behalf of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CACF). At the association’s annual conference in Montreal last week, Abrey was presented a King Charles III’s Coronation Medal. “There were 50 of us that received that medal through the…
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 14:59
Chychota at helm of Municipal Admin. Assoc.
Nicole Chychota, Chief Administrative Officer of the Rural Municipality of Dauphin, was acclaimed as the new president of the Manitoba Municipal Administrators (MMA) at the organization’s recent convention. Chychota admitted she was hopeful of getting the position. “I knew I was going to put my name forward, but I wasn’t…
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 14:59
RMNP zebra mussel situation worsens
The zebra mussels situation in Riding Mountain National Park got worse recently after Parks Canada staff reported finding six living juvenile specimens attached to infrastructure on the north shore of Clear Lake. These invasive mussels were found on Sept. 19 and 20 and were visually confirmed by representatives from Parks…
Tuesday, 24 September 2024 14:12
Dauphin Home Hardware named the Best in the West
Dauphin is home to one of the best hardware stores you can find on the Prairies. Dauphin Home Hardware was named Best Home Hardware - Western Region at the Proud of My Home Achievement Awards, handed out during Home Hardware’s 2024 Homecoming event in Toronto, Sept. 12. For over two…
Tuesday, 24 September 2024 14:11
Zoning Bylaw under review
City administrators have decided it is time to review Dauphin’s Zoning Bylaw. “Our last zoning bylaw is from 2015 and we are approaching the 10-year mark, so it’s definitely time, that is one aspect,” said city manager Sharla Griffiths. “A second aspect is our city plan or development plan just…
Tuesday, 17 September 2024 11:03
Beef producers throw support behind Agriculture in the Classroom
Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba (AITC-M) has entered a transformative three-year funding partnership with Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP), amounting to $105,000. The alliance underscores a shared commitment to ensuring the next generation is well-informed about the agriculture industry’s opportunities and challenges. Katharine Cherewyk, executive director of AITC-M, expressed her enthusiasm for…