Dauphin Herald News
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…
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 08:06
PMH: Winter storm may impact services
via PMH Prairie Mountain Health is advising the public that the upcoming Winter Storm / Blizzard may cause weather related services delays or cancellations of client appointments and / or scheduled events. Please Call Ahead! Before leaving your home, please call your health-care provider to confirm your appointment. Home Care…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 09:15
Parkland Shopper delivery to be delayed
Due to the winter storm that is expected to hit the Parkland beginning tonight, delivery of the Parkland Shopper will be delayed. The Parkland Shopper is normally delivered on Thursdays, but because of the coming storm, delivery is expected to be delayed. In the interest of ensuring the safety of…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:57
MVSD welcomes additional special needs funding
Mountain View School Division is still not sure what its share of $7 million in recently announced funding for students with special needs will be. But whatever the division gets it will make use of, said superintendent/CEO Dan Ward. “We’re anticipating a letter that will hopefully arrive in the next…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:45
Firefighters recognized for dedication
From left, Devon Pylypchuk, fire chief Cam Abrey, 2021 Firefighter of the Year Ryan Murray, Fabien Carriere, Brendan Greening and Chris Davidson were honoured at the City and RM’s appreciation dinner, Apr. 6. The City and RM of Dauphin hosted the Firefighters Appreciation Evening, last Wednesday at the Aspen Lodge…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:42
Police seize weapons, drugs
One woman has been charged and further arrests are expected in connection with a Dauphin RCMP raid on a city home recently. On Mar. 31, Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team, along with the Emergency Response Team and Dauphin RCMP, executed a search warrant at a residence in…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:12
D Division commander retiring
Manitoba’s top cop is retiring. Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy announced her planned retirement from the RCMP last week, after more than 34 years of dedicated service to Canadians. A/Commr. MacLatchy has been the commanding officer of the Manitoba RCMP for three years, having taken command in February 2019. Her last…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:01
The number of wards, trustees in question MVSD wants to hear from its communities
By Floyd MartensMVSD Board Chair Who represents your voice? The easy answer is the people we choose to speak on our behalf. But it can be more complicated than that. Not everyone who gets elected has the same perspective that I may have on an issue. It is the nature…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:50
Senior centre has a new handle
The Dauphin Multi-Purpose Senior Centre has a new name. As of Friday, the facility will be known as the Dauphin Active Living Centre (DALC). DALC president Esther Fyk said administrator and program co-ordinator Kim Armstrong kept nudging the board of directors towards changing the name of the centre. “We wanted…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 08:16
Return to the Hill features a new sign at site entrance
Countryfest organizers are looking forward to a “Return to the Hill.” And as part of a promotional concert tour of the same name, Doc Walker and Don Amero, festival directors and organizers gathered at Selo Ukraina last week to unveil a new sign that will greet those attending Canada’s longest…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:57
Construction continues
The steel girders for the new strip mall between the Super 8 Motel and Dauphin Co-op Gas Bar arrived and were unloaded, Mar. 21. Construction of the mall, which is expected to open in the fall, will continue all spring and summer.
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 07:59
Manitoba Public Insurance locations become mask friendly
While provincial health orders are lifting mandatory mask usage as of Mar. 15, Manitoba Public Insurance will become mask-friendly - encouraging its customers to wear a mask when attending a service or claim centre. However, they will no longer be mandatory. In situations where distancing is not possible, such as…
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 07:51
Extracurricular activities are of great importance
By Gabe MercierMVSD Trustee As parents and adults, we have come to realize how important, rich and rewarding participation in our community activities has been for our quality of life. The research is showing that students who participate in extracurricular activities benefit from the many opportunities provided by the events.…
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 07:48
Co-op efforts result in rapid relief funds
When Dauphin Consumers Co-op launched a fund-raising effort in aid of the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, they knew their patrons would be generous. But just how quickly goals for the appeal, which saw the local co-operative match the first $5,000 donated, were reach surprised everyone. Co-op began…
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 07:47
Walk sheds light on family violence
The Northwest Métis Council (NWMC) Inc., in partnership with the Dauphin RCMP Detachment, hosted the first-ever Family Violence Initiative Nature Walk at the Northgate Trails, Sunday afternoon. After the opening prayer, the event included speeches from Elders talking about their life experiences, a performance by the D-Town Steppers junior dancers…