Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 07:41
Investigation, recovery continues in the aftermath of tragic accident
Ten of the 25 Dauphin area residents involved in the horrific crash at the intersection of Hwy. 5 and the Trans-Canada Highway remain in hospital, while the medical examiner’s office continues working to identify the remains of the 15 killed in the accident. At a press conference, Friday, provincial health…
Tuesday, 13 June 2023 07:19
MVSD welcomes partners to updated Violence Theat Risk Assessment protocol
Mountain View School Division is celebrating the updating of its Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) and Intervention protocol. “It’s a long title, but in short, it is looking at having the school division partner with community agencies to help make our community a safe place. So that when we have…
Tuesday, 13 June 2023 07:10
ACC Parkland Campus honours its Class of 2023
Assiniboine Community College Parkland Campus celebrated the graduation of 67 students at a convocation ceremony, Friday afternoon in Credit Union Place. Following opening remarks from Parkland Campus director Carol Stewart and greetings from ACC president Mark Frison, Assiniboine Alumni Association president Kayla Gillis of the Class of 2008, welcomed the…
Tuesday, 13 June 2023 07:05
Tax bills are in the mail, payments are due by July 31
Dauphin property owners should be watching their mailboxes as the City has sent out its 2023 property tax notices. Taxes are due by July 31, Dauphin’s director of finance Scott Carr said, adding people are normally very good at providing the money the City uses to fund its operations on…
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 07:52
Consultant announced for Dauphin's Community Safety and Well-being Plan
Dauphin’s long-awaited Community Safety and Well-being Plan is one step closer to being completed with the appointment of a consultant, last week. After waiting more than a year for the process to get going, Dauphin learned the Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention (CMNCP) will help guide them through the…
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 07:43
Local historian pushes for cemetery improvements
For Al Gray, a desire to improve the aesthetics of Riverside Cemetery in Dauphin all comes down to simple respect. Recently, the founder of Friends of Riverside, a volunteer group with a mission to help improve the environment at the local cemetery, has been concentrating his efforts on headstones which…
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 07:39
Dauphin Adventure Fund in place to support local events, organizations
Building upon its brand, Adventure From Here on Out, the City of Dauphin has launched the Dauphin Adventure Fund, an initiative they hope strengthens the community’s position as a destination for events. Funded through the accommodation tax, the Adventure Fund will provide financial assistance to organizations involved in the planning,…
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 07:59
Mazier increasing pressure on government to reform bail system
Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa MP Dan Mazier is upping his efforts to tackle crime through reform of Canada’s bail system. Mazier has dedicated a significant amount of his parliamentary work to promoting legislation, which gets tough on crime and draws attention to what he says is an increase in crime under the…
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 07:56
Bike Week activities promote cycling culture
Dauphin residents are being asked to hop out of their cars and onto their bikes next week. June 5 to 11 is Bike Week and Dauphin Recreation Services and the Dauphin Derailleurs Cycle Club (DDCC) have organized a number of activities to celebrate. Monday is Bike to Work and School…
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 07:55
Squeaky clean
City crews conducting a spring cleaning of the community have moved on to Day 2 on the garbage and recycling schedule. During one pass through the city, crews will collect accumulated garden waste, grass clippings and leaves, as well as shrubs and tree branches less than six inches in diameter…
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:18
Brewing up some magic . . .
Even before it opens its taproom doors to the public, Obsolete Brewing Company is receiving industry accolades. At the recent Prairie Beer Awards in Regina, Obsolete Brewing Company earned a gold medal for its Hourglass Coffee Kolsch, as well as a silver medal for its Cavalry Soldier Imperial Maple Stout.…
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:14
Dauphin and District Handivan Association holds its AGM
The Dauphin and District Handivan Association (DDHA) hosted its annual general meeting, May 16. President Sharon Zeiler said it was a productive meeting, during which the audited financial statement was presented by Jason Zamrykut. The board also welcomed two new members, Debra Robertson and Shannon Prokopowich, who will join remaining…
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:04
Countryfest offers grads a present
Dauphins Countryfest is offering high school seniors more than just a pat on the back for successfully wrapping up their secondary school careers. Canada’s longest running country music festival, is offering graduates in Manitoba and Saskatchewan a free 730 CKDM Thursday Kick-Off Party pass to extend a heartfelt congratulations for…
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:01
City, area rakes in Building Sustainable Communities grants
Maamawi Park Phase 2 got a huge boost when the list of projects approved under the Building Sustainable Communities (BSC) program was released, last week. The toboggan hill/recreational park development planned for the local Dauphin Recreation Services grounds received $300,000 as part of the $25 million set aside to to…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 08:02
DDCF distributes spring grants
The Dauphin and District Community Foundation (DDCF) announced 13 grant recipients at the State of the City address, hosted by the Parkland Chamber of Commerce, May 9. DDCF’s spring intake allowed them to hand out $73,738 in grants to 13 groups and organizations. Here is a list of the grant…