Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 17 May 2022 07:38
First Ukrainian families arrive
The first three families from Ukraine to be sponsored by the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund have arrived in Dauphin. Two families arrived last Tuesday and the third on Wednesday, said fund founder and member Don Tarrant (Right). All three, he added are comprised of mothers and their children as the…
Tuesday, 17 May 2022 07:36
City waiting for word on province’s one-time road repair funding
While the details are few, the City of Dauphin is expecting to receive somewhere around $90,000 under a one-time provincial grant program aimed at road rehabilitation. Premier Heather Stefanson announced $15 million will be distributed on a per capita basis, providing municipalities with financial support for road reconstruction, rehabilitation and…
Tuesday, 10 May 2022 07:27
RCMP report drop in calls for March
The Manitoba RCMP West District saw a year-over-year decrease in calls for March according to statistics released last week. The district, which includes Dauphin, reported decreases in all main categories. The following sub-category increases and decreases were highlighted by police: • Common police activities - This category had an overall…
Tuesday, 10 May 2022 07:18
Dauphin date celebrates Peterson’s debut album
A Parkland musical artist is set to release her debut album later this month. Emma Peterson of Winnipegosis will release her debut album titled “Just for the Record”, May 20, and will embark on a three-stop promotional tour, which will include Dauphin. Peterson recorded most of the album, which contains…
Tuesday, 03 May 2022 08:05
Board request reinforces concerns
By Floyd MartensMVSD Board Chair We asked for your feedback. In one of the March articles of Mountain View Matters, the board indicated your perspective was needed. We needed to hear your views on school board representation. We currently have nine trustee positions elected in four wards. Each trustee needs…
Tuesday, 03 May 2022 07:51
Main Street project moved up by a year
In its recently released budget, the Province committed $1.5 billion for a three-year highways strategy that invests in infrastructure across the province and Premier Heather Stefanson and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk were in Dauphin yesterday to announce how the City fits into those plans. Specifically, Stefanson announced the…
Tuesday, 03 May 2022 07:49
Prov.’s pilot project supports safety
Dauphin is claiming a share of $1.3 million earmarked to help communities identify priority areas, develop safety and wellbeing plans and implement trhos strategies. The province announced the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Planning Pilot Project, which will be run in 12 Manitoba communities, late last week. Dauphin mayor Christian…
Tuesday, 03 May 2022 07:44
Modest mill rate rise in City budget
After two years of consecutive decreases Dauphin ratepayers will see a modest increase in the mill rate charged against their properties this year as city council approved its 2022 budget Monday evening. As it did last year, council used the funds remaining from a federal restart grant received in 2020…
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 07:27
Fire chief hopes to attract recruits
Dauphin Fire Department is hosting an open house in the hopes of bolstering its ranks. “We are currently recruiting new members for Dauphin Fire Department and we plan on having an open house on Wednesday, May 4, which also happens to be International Firefighters Day,” Dauphin fire chief Cam Abrey…
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 07:16
Symchych taps classmates, teachers in aid of Family Fund
A Mackenzie Middle School student recently raised some money for the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund from his fellow students. Blake Symchych, 13, visited Grades 7 and 8 classrooms explaining what was currently taking place in Ukraine. He was told by his principal that the school had already made a donation…
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 07:12
Green Team program sees $9 million provincial investment
The Manitoba government is providing $9 million this year for the province’s Green Team program that gives young Manitobans work in the summer months. Green Team grants are awarded to non-profit organizations, education authorities, Northern Affairs Community Councils (NACC) and municipal governments to hire youth between the ages of 15…
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 06:57
Ebb and Flow First Nation breaks ground on $55 million educational complex project
With more than 800 students attending a school designed for 250, new education facilities were more than a ‘want” for the community of Ebb and Flow, it was an absolute necessity. And efforts to relieve that educational pressure took a huge step forward, Apr. 21, when the community broke ground…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 09:59
City secures $75,000 Trails Manitoba grant
The City of Dauphin will have up to an extra $75,000 to spend on active transportation infrastructure this year thanks to a Trails Manitoba grant. Director of Public Works and Operations Mike VanAlstyne said the grant, secured through the rural stream of the program, is a two-to-one cost share agreement.…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 09:56
Budget is just right: Michaleski
As he drills down on the specifics, Dauphin MLA Brad Michaleski is convinced last week’s budget tabled by the Stefanson government is just what the doctor ordered as the province moves out of the shadow of the COVID pandemic. “I haven’t had an opportunity to get right into the nuts…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 09:53
Local physician honoured
A local doctor was recently recognized by Doctors Manitoba. Dr. Trina Mathison was presented with the Medal of Excellence, awarded to recognize those who demonstrate excellence in the medical profession and whose actions are a source of inspiration. Dr. Mathison learned in early spring that she had been nominated by…