Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 07:25
Countryfest announces first acts for 2024
Dauphin’s Countryfest, has announced its first round of performers for 2024. And with some of the biggest acts from throughout country music history set to take the stage, organizers say the 35th anniversary festival will take those in attendance on a nostalgic journey back to the roots of Countryfest, featuring…
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 07:20
RCMP initiating an important conversation with the community
Dauphin RCMP would like to have a conversation with the community. And to begin the dialogue, a Community Policing Town Hall has been scheduled for the Aspen Lodge in the Parkland Recreation Complex, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. “The detachment has not been able to actually just have a discussion…
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 07:18
City part of annual testing campaign
Dauphin is one of 30 communities across Canada taking part in this year’s 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge through Take Action on Radon and BC Lung. Targetting communities where radon testing has thus far been limited, but where there is a potential for homes to have elevated radon levels, the…
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 07:26
Fusion Credit Union throws its support behind Parkland businesses
Three Parkland businesses figured prominently as Fusion Credit Union held the finals for its 2023 Community Infusion program, last week. The Bloom n’ Bean in Dauphin finished the competition in second place, receiving $4,000 to support its plan for a space that welcomes customers with the inviting aromas of premium…
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 07:24
Grow project will benefit community foundation now and in the future
An agriculture project in which 160 acres of canola was planted will benefit the Dauphin and District Community Foundation. Jason Beyette spearheaded the grow project starting in the spring, with various sponsors donating everything that was needed to make the project a success. “We had received donations from various retailers.…
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 07:19
Kostyshyn sworn in as member of provincial cabinet
Manitoba’s new executive council was sworn in last week and Dauphin MLA Ron Kostyshyn has a seat at the table. Kostyshyn was appointed as agriculture minister during a swearing in ceremony, Oct. 18 which saw NDP Wab Kinew make history by becoming the province’s first First Nations premier. “It is…
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 07:56
City waits for word on Housing Accelerator Fund application
The City of Dauphin us waiting to hear if its application to the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) has been accepted. The HAF, a partnership between the federal government and the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CHMC), provides incentive funding to local governments encouraging initiatives aimed at increasing the housing supply…
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 07:52
Former Dauphin MLA among those receiving severance pay
Manitobans still have one big bill to reconcile in relation to the previous provincial government. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released its calculations of estimated severance payouts for politicians who lost their seats or retired in the election. In the last election, 25 MLAs lost their seats or did not…
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 07:45
Work to begin on redevelopment of Main Street South
Work is about to begin on the redevelopment of Main Street South following the awarding of the more than $21 million contract to Russell Redi-Mix Concrete. “We are expecting the equipment to start to mobilize in the first week of November,” director of Public Works ad Operation Mike VanAlstyne said,…
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 08:26
Fox earns scholarships down south
A former Dauphin student is making her mark at Oklahoma State University’s Ferguson College of Agriculture. Earlier this month Emma Fox was honoured by the school and received academic scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. Fox’s scholarships are part of the more than $1.8 million that students receive from the…
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 08:23
Kostyshyn ready to work for constituency, province
Manitoba’s 43rd general election is in the books and voters in the Dauphin constituency were truly engaged in the process. A total of 64 per cent of the 15,358 voters registered in the constituency - 9,969 voters - cast ballots in the Oct. 3 election. When everything was counted, NDP…
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 08:17
Fresh and new
Crews from Maple Leaf Construction have been working hard to complete milling and paving projects on provincially-owned roads in the city. The section of River Avenue from the Dauphin Courthouse to the intersection of Hwy. 20 has been completed, as has the work on First Avenue Northeast from Main Street…
Tuesday, 03 October 2023 07:35
Mayor surprised with award from Canadian Parks and Recreation Association
Dauphin city council’s Sept. 25 regular meeting kicked off with a surprise for Mayor David Bosiak. Through Economic Development manager Martijn van Luijn, Bosiak was presented with an Award of Merit from the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, which recognizes the efforts of individuals, organizations, community groups or corporations which…
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 10:39
READ FREE: Dauphin Herald Fall Total Market Coverage
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Tuesday, 26 September 2023 07:50
Sidewalk decals highlight rail crossing risks
Officials are hoping new safety decals installed at Dauphin’s busiest rail crossing will help spread the message of Operation Lifesaver (OL) Canada’s Look. Listen. Live. Community Safety Partnership Program. The decals were installed at the Main Street crossing last week in partnership with HUB Surface Systems and the City of…