Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 07:56
City’s 2023 construction plan leans on reserve funds
The City of Dauphin’s capital plan is set for 2023 and Public Works crews will be busy throughout the community. “It’s going to be a busy year again, so we’re hoping to hit the ground running in the next week or two,” director of Public Works and Operations Mike VanAlstyne…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 07:53
City council sets its 2023 financial plan
After years of mill rate reductions and freezes, Dauphin residents will see an increase in their property tax bills for 2023. Dauphin city council passed the 2023 financial plan at a special meeting, May 11, which will see the mill rate rise from 18.332, which raised $6,382,457 in 2022, to…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 07:52
State of the City
Dauphin Mayor David Bosiak spoke to a capacity crowd at the State of the City address, May 14, in the Aspen Lodge at the Dauphin Recreation Complex. Bosiak spoke on six key items he feels are important to the future of the city - community and innovation, climate action and…
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 07:25
Local nurses get a boost from RBC Foundation
In the midst of National Nursing Week, the health care professionals working locally have an extra reason to celebrate. The RBC Foundation has supported continuing education for local nurses through a $10,000 donation to the Delha Cort Fund held by the Dauphin Hospital Foundation. The fund, started by an endowment…
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 07:18
NDP talk health care for rural Manitobans
Rural health care was front and center as the Manitoba NDP unveiled its plan to repair any problems should the party form government in this fall’s general election. NDP leader Wab Kinew unveiled the five-point plan at a news conference in Virden, last week, saying the platform, “delivers better health…
Tuesday, 02 May 2023 07:29
Community groups pitch possibilities to potential volunteers
Twenty local groups and organizations looking for volunteers had the chance to take part in a volunteer market at the Dauphin Active Living Centre, Saturday afternoon. The market included a presentation from Volunteer Manitoba, as well as Martijn van Luijn, economic development manager for the City of Dauphin, and Jerry…
Tuesday, 02 May 2023 07:26
Mazier Bill on internet accountability passes in the House
Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa MP Dan Mazier took a step towards his goal of making Canadian internet suppliers more accountable with the passage of his private member’s bill in the House of Commons, last week. Bill C-288, an Act to amend the Telecommunications Act, is meant to provide Canadians with transparent and…
Tuesday, 25 April 2023 07:43
On strike
Braving unseasonable weather, local members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada whose jobs were deemed nonessential, were on the picket lines last week as the union seeks a new contract with the Government of Canada. Among other things the union is seeking wage increases and a deal on working…
Tuesday, 25 April 2023 07:42
Special concert planned in support of Ukrainian army
A special concert will take place later this week in support of the Ukrainian army’s defense of their homeland. Ukrainian artist Kozak Siromaha will perform at the Ukrainian Orthodox Hall, Apr. 30. Those attending the special evening will be immersed into the authentic lifestyle, music and singing of the Cossacks.…
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 07:43
Business Expo offering something for everyone
About 100 exhibitors will be on hand for the 32nd Kin Club Business Expo, Saturday and Sunday at the Parkland Recreation Complex. The exhibitors will be spread throughout Credit Union Place, the curling rink and the walking track, as well as the facility’s hallways. Expo organizer Daniel Pylypchuk of the…
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 07:40
Schur put Ukrainian community at the forefront of his creative works
Danny Schur, an Ethelbert native who was a staunch promoter of the immigrant experience through his creative works, has died of brain cancer. Schur was an avid composer and producer who was best known for honouring his heritage by putting the Ukrainian immigrant experience at the heart of his creations.…
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 07:38
Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund gets a boost from founder
After launching the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund with a $25,000 donation last year, Don Tarrant continued his strong support for the organization and the Ukrainian immigrants it sponsors with a further $25,000 gift last week. When things began last March, Tarrant said the idea was that two or three families…
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 07:36
MPs gather residents for a conversation on crime
Two federal legislators were in Dauphin last week for a conversation about crime. Specifically, Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa MP Dan Mazier and Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Frank Caputo were in town to highlight two private member’s bills focused on bail reform. “We’re going to have a conversation around bail reform, what that actually means…
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 07:31
Agreement clears way for development
For the three parties involved, there is hope the signing of a special document Apr. 14 at Dauphin City Hall is a milestone in a long, prosperous and respectful relationship. Minegoziibe Anishinabe (Pine Creek First Nation), Ka Ka Kwe Ke Je Ong (Ebb and Flow First Nation) and the City…
Tuesday, 11 April 2023 07:44
Prairie Mountain Health releases new five-year plan
Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has a new five-year Strategic Plan. The 2023-28 Strategic Plan outlines a “high-level vision” to help guide the organization in the coming years. The strategic road map identifies PMH’s four priorities aimed at building a healthier population and creating a quality, integrated and sustainable health system.…