Dauphin Herald News

Basketball enthusiasts in Ste. Rose will have a court of their own to play on by year’s end. The only basketball courts currently available are the courts located at the school and they have restricted use during school hours. And they are also set up for children in Grades 6…
A former CEO of Fusion Credit Union was honoured with the Order of Merit from Manitoba Credit Unions. Ron Hedley received the honour last week as a demonstration of his significant commitment to the credit union system at the local, provincial, national and international levels. “It was such an honour…
Tuesday, 24 January 2023 07:43

RIDE results encouraging: Shuttleworth

If there was any question that Dauphin residents were ready to celebrate the recent holiday season with family and friends following two years of pandemic lockdowns it was answered by the successful return of the local Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program. While the numbers were still not quite at…
A provincially-led program aimed at improving the quality of life in the community has the City of Dauphin anxiously awaiting word on when the promised assistance is forthcoming. Dauphin was one of 12 communities selected last April to receive provincial funding to develop and implement a Community Safety and Well-being…
A group of Parkland residents have received a special honour courtesy of the Province of Manitoba and Dauphin MLA Brad Michaleski. At a special ceremony in Brandon last week, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals were presented to Kay Slobodzian, Michelle Mazurkewich, Tony Safronetz, Bev Harvey, Carole Shankaruk, Alex Lytwyn,…
Tuesday, 17 January 2023 07:23

Close call

The demolition of the old Acadamy Video location on Second Avenue Northeast hit a snag Thursday afternoon after crews from Stirling Enterprises hit a gas line, which was still charged though it was supposed to have been shut off. Manitoba Hydro staff had the gas leak contained prior to the…
The City of Dauphin is making some major investments in the collection and processing of refuse. At its regular meeting, council approved an increase in the amount it is willing to pay for the purchase of a new garbage truck, as well as an investment in the refurbishing of the…
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 07:46

MPI shares top five frauds of 2022

Social media likes, multiple sets of keys and a laundry detergent container might, at first glance, seem like they have nothing in common? But those all helped all helped Manitoba Public Insurance’s (MPI) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) saved Manitoba ratepayers nearly half a million dollars in 2022. Insurance fraud comes…
Tuesday, 03 January 2023 07:55

Monthly RCMP stats show downward trend

The Manitoba RCMP West District, which includes the City and Rural Municipality of Dauphin, reported a decrease in calls for service in November compared to the same time period last year. Calls for police assistance in the district dropped from 5,002 in 2021 to 4,821 this past November, a decrease…
It’s a Christmas time gift that will benefit many. Dauphin resident Jim Mulligan provided a yuletide boost to the Dauphin Hospital Foundation with a generous donation of $150,000. The donation was also made in recognition of his late wife Judy. Mulligan was more than happy to help by donating to…
Assiniboine Community College (ACC) has partnered with Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology to offer a tuition-free Applied Building Construction program at ACC Parkland campus in Dauphin, beginning this February. Selection into the six-month program will focus on engaging Indigenous youth from 18 to 30 years of age, who…
Tuesday, 27 December 2022 07:37

RCMP D Division has a new commander

While Assistant Commissioner Rob Hill took over command of Manitoba RCMP in July, the change in leadership was officially recognized in a special ceremony last week. Officers, employees, and special guests from across the province and nationwide welcomed the new commanding officer in a traditional RCMP Change of Command ceremony…
Dauphin District Community Foundation (DDCF) is $172,381.93 richer thanks to this year’s Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge. As part of the annual campaign, Nov. 14 to 20, gifts to Manitoba community foundations’ undesignated funds were “stretched” by a maximum of $4,000 thanks to The Winnipeg Foundation and the Manitoba government, that…
The Manitoba government has relaunched the Manitoba 511 highway and traffic information service following enhancements to the Manitoba 511 website, mobile app and 511 phone system. Enhancements include faster and more interactive map features, new customized notifications and hands-free audio alerts, as well as: • up to three route options…
Tuesday, 13 December 2022 07:13

MVSD invites input into budget priorities

Mountain View School Division (MVSD) invited the community into its budgeting process through a 2023-24 Pre-Budget Consultation, Dec. 5. The evening provided an opportunity for MVSD trustees and staff to get a sense of the community’s priorities as it embarks on setting out the numbers. “The establishment of the school…
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