Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 14 February 2023 07:34
First 100 days in office have been positive for new mayor, council
Dauphin’s new city council is through the first 100 days of its mandate and for freshman mayor David Bosiak, the last three-plus months in office has confirmed a lot of what he expected heading in, but there have been a few surprises along the way. “Some of the things that…
Tuesday, 07 February 2023 07:57
Dauphin Fire Department operations under review
A review of Dauphin Fire Department (DFD) operations in the search of efficiencies is underway as part of the Municipal Services Delivery Improvement Plan. The program, which was introduced by the provincial government in 2021, provides municipalities and planning districts with financial support to complete value-for-money service delivery reviews of…
Tuesday, 07 February 2023 07:56
Announcement a positive one, MVSD working through the details
In general terms, the recent education funding announcement by the province is a positive one, but Mountain View School Division will need a little time to digest the announcement to determine its benefits locally, said secretary-treasurer Lori Slepicka. “Anytime they’re saying that nobody’s going to see a decrease and everyone’s…
Tuesday, 31 January 2023 07:56
A new way of doing things?
The world of community service has evolved and Dauphin’s new mayor is hopeful that not only will his council be open to new possibilities, but that other community organizations will take a critical look at their operations. From a City perspective, David Bosiak would like to see councillors spend their…
Tuesday, 31 January 2023 07:07
Medical students get a taste of rural life
In partnership with the Manitoba Health Care Providers Network (MHCPN) and Max Rady College of Medicine, Faculty of Sciences, Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) hosted the University of Manitoba medical student Rural Interest Group (RIG) in Brandon, last week. The RIG weekend promotes the benefits of practicing medicine in rural communities…
Tuesday, 31 January 2023 07:04
Area fire departments supported by Ag Gives Back program
Three area fire departments are on the list of organizations receiving a $2,000 grant from Manitoba Ag Days this year. Ochre River Fire Department will receive funding to help purchase a side-by-side grassland attack all-terrain vehicle to help in protecting the vast farmlands with difficult terrain under its care. In…
Tuesday, 31 January 2023 07:00
City requests a minor change in makeup of local RCMP detachment
Some minor changes are being made to the structure of policing in the city with an officer currently assigned to the Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST) being reassigned to general policing duties. City council approved the plan at its Jan. 13 regular meeting and will officially be making the…
Tuesday, 24 January 2023 07:48
Ste. Rose group launches basketball court project
Basketball enthusiasts in Ste. Rose will have a court of their own to play on by year’s end. The only basketball courts currently available are the courts located at the school and they have restricted use during school hours. And they are also set up for children in Grades 6…
Tuesday, 24 January 2023 07:46
Hedley receives prestigious award from Manitoba Credit Unions
A former CEO of Fusion Credit Union was honoured with the Order of Merit from Manitoba Credit Unions. Ron Hedley received the honour last week as a demonstration of his significant commitment to the credit union system at the local, provincial, national and international levels. “It was such an honour…
Tuesday, 24 January 2023 07:43
RIDE results encouraging: Shuttleworth
If there was any question that Dauphin residents were ready to celebrate the recent holiday season with family and friends following two years of pandemic lockdowns it was answered by the successful return of the local Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program. While the numbers were still not quite at…
Tuesday, 24 January 2023 07:42
City chomping at the bit to get process started
A provincially-led program aimed at improving the quality of life in the community has the City of Dauphin anxiously awaiting word on when the promised assistance is forthcoming. Dauphin was one of 12 communities selected last April to receive provincial funding to develop and implement a Community Safety and Well-being…
Tuesday, 24 January 2023 07:40
Ten area residents presented medals in recognition of contributions
A group of Parkland residents have received a special honour courtesy of the Province of Manitoba and Dauphin MLA Brad Michaleski. At a special ceremony in Brandon last week, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals were presented to Kay Slobodzian, Michelle Mazurkewich, Tony Safronetz, Bev Harvey, Carole Shankaruk, Alex Lytwyn,…
Tuesday, 17 January 2023 07:23
Close call
The demolition of the old Acadamy Video location on Second Avenue Northeast hit a snag Thursday afternoon after crews from Stirling Enterprises hit a gas line, which was still charged though it was supposed to have been shut off. Manitoba Hydro staff had the gas leak contained prior to the…
Tuesday, 17 January 2023 07:21
City makes investments into refuse collection system
The City of Dauphin is making some major investments in the collection and processing of refuse. At its regular meeting, council approved an increase in the amount it is willing to pay for the purchase of a new garbage truck, as well as an investment in the refurbishing of the…
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 07:46
MPI shares top five frauds of 2022
Social media likes, multiple sets of keys and a laundry detergent container might, at first glance, seem like they have nothing in common? But those all helped all helped Manitoba Public Insurance’s (MPI) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) saved Manitoba ratepayers nearly half a million dollars in 2022. Insurance fraud comes…