Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 09:47
Fusion Full Circle Funds helps out area projects
Two area projects received a financial boost courtesy of Fusion Credit Union’s Full Circle Fund. The Full Circle Fund, established by the credit union in 2019 to help their members and communities, has granted $25,000 towards Winnipegosis Curling Rink upgrades and $15,000 to the Watson Auditorium cooling project through it’s…
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 09:43
Attendance at CNUF continues to rise ahead of next year’s 60th anniversary
The 59th edition of Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival (CNUF) proved to be a success with ticket sales surpassing last year. CNUF president Kayla Gillis said the weekend was fantastic. “The weather has been great. A little bit of a sprinkle on Sunday morning, but it doesn’t damper us down,” she…
Wednesday, 31 July 2024 16:07
DFC through 50 years of filling needs, ready for next 50
For half a century the Dauphin Friendship Centre (DFC) has been enhancing the quality of life in the community. Incorporated in 1974 as one of 11 friendship centres in Manitoba, the DFC celebrated its 50th anniversary as a not-for-profit, charitable organization, recently. The organization’s mission “to enhance the quality of…
Wednesday, 31 July 2024 16:05
59th CNUF promises something for everyone
For 59 years Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival has been a beacon of culture, celebrated among those of Ukrainian descent and shared with anyone wanting to experience the colourful, rich traditions of music, dance and food. And everything is in place to continue the celebration this August long weekend at the…
Wednesday, 24 July 2024 08:57
Area projects receive some corporate support
Two area projects are getting a helping hand thanks to Red River Mutual. The Manitoba based insurance company has awarded a total of $36,000 to help restore community spaces in Ste. Rose du Lac and Winnipegosis as part of its community sponsorship initiative, Spruce Up Your Story. Ste. Rose du…
Wednesday, 24 July 2024 08:56
RCMP Underwater Recovery Teams wants you to put them out of business
The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team (URT) is hoping to bring awareness to some of the causes of drownings. URT has been called out to four drownings already in 2024, and if previous years are any indication, they can expect to be called out to more. “When my team arrives on…
Wednesday, 24 July 2024 08:45
Way clear for day care development
With the zoning requirements now satisfied, work can progress on the development of a new child care facility in Dauphin. At its regular meeting, July 15, Dauphin city council approved a conditional use application to allow for a 120 space child care facility on Dauphin Recreation Services land at the…
Tuesday, 16 July 2024 10:31
Kostyshyn announces food safety funding
Dauphin MLA and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyushyn joined with his federal counterpart, last week, to anounce assistance for Manitoba’s agri-food and agri-product producers and processors to adopt and improve food safety and traceability practices. “The Manitoba government continues to support the agri-food and agri-product sectors through these programs to…
Tuesday, 16 July 2024 10:31
RM of Dauphin council declares agricultural state of disaster
While the excess moisture the Dauphin area has received this spring and early summer has been a nuisance for many, for agricultural producers the impact has been far more significant. As a result, the Rural Municipality of Dauphin council passed a resolution at its July 9 regular meeting declaring a…
Tuesday, 09 July 2024 13:51
Kinder, gentler approach to animals for the City of Dauphin
The City of Dauphin is taking a new approach to dealing with its four-legged residents and visitors. That new approach is evident in the move away from the previous “Animal Control” program to an “Animal Service” approach with more of a proactive focus on animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.…
Tuesday, 09 July 2024 13:50
Inspectors checking urban forest health
Some Dauphin residents may be receivng a knock on their door as Manitoba Forestry and Peatlands Branch staff complete surveys for Dutch Elm Disease and elm firewood, as well as monitoring for invasive forest pests. Provincial inspectors will be driving or walking around the community to look for Dutch Elm…
Tuesday, 09 July 2024 13:49
Police seeking whereabouts of convicted sex offender
Police are warning the publicas they search for a man believed to be a high risk to offend in a sexual manner. Clay Byron Starr, also known as Chad Crate, Clayton Starr, Richard Starr, Clay Richard, and Byron Richard, is wanted for breaching conditions imposed upon him when he was…
Tuesday, 02 July 2024 09:41
City adopts 2023 financial statements after a clear audit
Dauphin city council held a special meeting, June 27, to approve the 2023 audited financial statement. In the opinion of auditors Meyers Norris Penny, the City’s consolidated financial statements, “present fairly in all material respects the consolidated financial position of the City as at December 31, 2023, and the results…
Tuesday, 02 July 2024 09:40
Cfest throwback a success
It’s been 35 years since the first Dauphin’s Countryfest and this year’s edition featured a celebration of 1990s country music. With a lineup featuring some of country music’s best artists of that decade, Canada’s longest running outdoor country music festival proved to be a hit. Countryfest president Duane McMaster said…
Tuesday, 02 July 2024 09:39
No charges pending in connection with 2023 bus crash
No charges will be laid in connection with last year’s bus crash near Carberry which killed 17 Dauphin area seniors. At a news conference in Winnipeg last week, Crown prosecutor Chris Vanderhooft and RCMP Supt. Rob Lasson explained no Criminal Code or Highway Traffic Act charges are forthcoming as the…