Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 05 September 2023 08:19
New committee struck to explore transportation
The need for some form of affordable, accessible public transportation has long been a topic of debate in Dauphin. And that conversation has arisen once again, prompting the Dauphin Neighborhood Renewal Corporation (DNRC) to take action by way of facilitating a stakeholders meeting. “From a board’s perspective, and a staff…
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:55
Election 2023? Mayor hopes for improved relationship
While the promise of a new Community Centre for Justice by NDP leader Wan Kinew is encouraging, Dauphin mayor David Bosiak is hoping for more from the upcoming provincial election. “I’m supportive of (Community Centre for Justice) from a sense of there was plans and everything done in their past…
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:04
Perchaluk honoured with Community Service Medallion
A dedicated community advocate has been recognized for the effort he puts into improving the lives of others. Jim Perchaluk received a Community Service Medallion for his work as president of the the Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre and Museum, the Selo Ukraina site, and other volunteer efforts such as the…
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:02
Wood excited to be representing PCs in Dauphin race
After many years as an educator teaching about the workings of government in his social studies classes, Gord Wood is looking to get directly involved. Wood is seeking election to the Manitoba Legislature in the Dauphin constituency as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party in the upcoming provincial election.…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 09:00
City pleased with development plan
To function efficiently, achieve growth and attract new businesses, communities cannot rely on blind luck, a proper roadmap is required. To that end the City of Dauphin has been working hard on a new Development Plan and held a public hearing as part of the adoption process at its regular…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 08:55
Girl Guides gather for Crocus Camp
More than 500 Girl Guides and their leaders from across Canada have come to Dauphin for the organization’s Crocus Camp 2023, which will be held, Aug. 20 to 26. Camp director Melissa Lopushniuk of Winnipeg said this is the first year they are running such a Crocus Camp. “So we’re…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 08:53
NDP pledge new jail
A new Community Centre for Justice for Dauphin is on the list of priorities should the Manitoba New Democrats form the next provincial government. Party leader Wab Kinew was in the city, Aug. 18, sharing his plans to develop the facility, three years after the governing Progressive Conservatives unexpectedly and…
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 07:48
Capital work golden
Unseasonably dry conditions have enabled City of Dauphin Public works crews to progress well into the 2023 capital plan. “Things are going really well. Our capital projects have all been started,” director of Public Works and Operations Mike Vanalstyne said. “We’ve got the majority of our capital sidewalk work complete,…
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 07:46
IMWD tour a chance for the district to promote successes
Inter-Mountain Watershed District (IMWD) has been conducting important environmental work throughout the area for many years. And last week, IMWD staff had the opportunity to share some of its successes with their peers from around the province when the district hosted a two-day tour of the area. IMWD’s boundaries extend…
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 07:43
Main Street South project bids come in higher than expected
The tender to find a contractor to lead the redevelopment of Main Street South has closed, but higher than expected estimates have resulted in further delays to the project. “It’s closed, but it’s not awarded officially yet. We’re working out money,” City of Dauphin director of Public Works and Operations…
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 07:26
Parkland Humane Society in desperate need of volunteers
The Parkland Humane Society (PHS) is in dire need of volunteers. According to PHS office administrator Jenn Langlois, the shelter has been inundated with an influx of cats and dogs. “There’s lots of dogs coming in from the pound. The same with cats coming in from the pound. And we…
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 07:42
Celebrating a milestone
The Very Reverend Father Oleg Bodnarski, along with Marvin Procyshyn conducted a service honouring Ukrainian pioneers at the Trembowla Cross of Freedom site, Sunday, as part of Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival. The day also celebrated the 125th anniversary of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, which was built in 1898 at…
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 07:40
Paying a visit
Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson was in Dauphin, Friday for a meet and greet at the Parkland Recreation Complex with local dignitaries and recipients of recent funding through the Arts, Culture and Sport in Community Fund. Among the Parkland recipients are: Dauphin Recreation Services, Maamawi Park All Seasons, Phase 2 -…
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 07:39
Stoney Point Beach gets a new play structure
Thanks to a grant from the Building Sustainable Communities Fund, the RM of Dauphin was able to build a play structure at Stoney Point Beach. A grand opening of the play structure was held, Aug. 1, with councillors, along with Dauphin MLA Brad Michaleski in attendance. RM of Dauphin CAO…
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 07:37
Larger crowds, great weather help make CNUF a success
The 58th annual Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival (CNUF) is in the books and it could not have gone any better. CNUF president Kayla Gillis said the weekend went better than expected. “Our crowd (Saturday) was phenomenal. The stands were packed. We ran out of alcohol and we had to get…