Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 07:28
A quick once over
Mike VanAlstyne, Dauphin’s director of Public Works and Operations, right, checks out the progress of crews from Maple Leaf Construction as they put new curbs and gutters in place on First Avenue Northeast. Getting that infrastructure reconstructed is the first step towards a new sidewalk and reopening the street to…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 07:25
NDP leader adresses rural issues a local townhall
NDP leader Wab Kinew promised to improve conditions for producers when it comes to Crown lands at a town hall meeting in Dauphin, Saturday. More than 60 people heard Kinew promise to reinstate unit transfers and make investment in Crown lands more affordable for producers. “We want to improve dramatically…
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 07:44
What you need to know as election campaign officially gets underway
The writ has officially dropped to send Manitobans to the polls. Premier Heather Stefanson visited Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville, last Tuesday to kick off Manitoba’s 43rd provincial general election with polling day set for, Oct. 3. As of press time there are two registered candidates in the Dauphin electoral district.…
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 07:42
Power of the pedal
MS Bike Riding Mountain made its triumphant post-COVID return this past weekend, but with a twist. Rather than beginning in Dauphin and proceeding to Clear Lake on day one with a return to Dauphin on day two, the event involved a looped course beginning and ending at Elkhorn Ranch in…
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 07:04
Infrastructure renewal
Public Works crews work at ripping up the sidewalk, curb and gutter along a block of First Avenue Northeast in anticipation of Maple Leaf Construction arriving in town with its curb and gutter machine. The construction company will add the work to its list, which includes new curb and gutters…
Tuesday, 05 September 2023 08:36
Province plans paving project
The Province is preparing to do a little road work in the City of Dauphin. According to a call for bids, milling and pavement overlay is planned for this fall on First Avenue Northeast from Main Street to Fourth Street Northeast, as well as on River Avenue from the courthouse…
Tuesday, 05 September 2023 08:32
The bear necessities . . . avoid contact if possible
Residents at Kinsmen Villa had a special visitor last week when a wayward black bear decided to use a tree outside the Sixth Avenue Northwest apartment block for a late morning nap. It is that time of year when bears are on tour looking for that last bit food to…
Tuesday, 05 September 2023 08:30
Take a book . . . leave a book
Users of the Northgate Trail system will notice an addition to the site, courtesy of a Dauphin student. Anya Jackson attends university in Saskatoon, where she has seen a lot of free libraries, cubicles in which books are stored for anyone to take and read. “I’ve been wanting to do…
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…