Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 03 May 2022 07:44
Modest mill rate rise in City budget
After two years of consecutive decreases Dauphin ratepayers will see a modest increase in the mill rate charged against their properties this year as city council approved its 2022 budget Monday evening. As it did last year, council used the funds remaining from a federal restart grant received in 2020…
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 07:27
Fire chief hopes to attract recruits
Dauphin Fire Department is hosting an open house in the hopes of bolstering its ranks. “We are currently recruiting new members for Dauphin Fire Department and we plan on having an open house on Wednesday, May 4, which also happens to be International Firefighters Day,” Dauphin fire chief Cam Abrey…
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 07:16
Symchych taps classmates, teachers in aid of Family Fund
A Mackenzie Middle School student recently raised some money for the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund from his fellow students. Blake Symchych, 13, visited Grades 7 and 8 classrooms explaining what was currently taking place in Ukraine. He was told by his principal that the school had already made a donation…
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 07:12
Green Team program sees $9 million provincial investment
The Manitoba government is providing $9 million this year for the province’s Green Team program that gives young Manitobans work in the summer months. Green Team grants are awarded to non-profit organizations, education authorities, Northern Affairs Community Councils (NACC) and municipal governments to hire youth between the ages of 15…
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 06:57
Ebb and Flow First Nation breaks ground on $55 million educational complex project
With more than 800 students attending a school designed for 250, new education facilities were more than a ‘want” for the community of Ebb and Flow, it was an absolute necessity. And efforts to relieve that educational pressure took a huge step forward, Apr. 21, when the community broke ground…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 09:59
City secures $75,000 Trails Manitoba grant
The City of Dauphin will have up to an extra $75,000 to spend on active transportation infrastructure this year thanks to a Trails Manitoba grant. Director of Public Works and Operations Mike VanAlstyne said the grant, secured through the rural stream of the program, is a two-to-one cost share agreement.…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 09:56
Budget is just right: Michaleski
As he drills down on the specifics, Dauphin MLA Brad Michaleski is convinced last week’s budget tabled by the Stefanson government is just what the doctor ordered as the province moves out of the shadow of the COVID pandemic. “I haven’t had an opportunity to get right into the nuts…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 09:53
Local physician honoured
A local doctor was recently recognized by Doctors Manitoba. Dr. Trina Mathison was presented with the Medal of Excellence, awarded to recognize those who demonstrate excellence in the medical profession and whose actions are a source of inspiration. Dr. Mathison learned in early spring that she had been nominated by…
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 08:06
PMH: Winter storm may impact services
via PMH Prairie Mountain Health is advising the public that the upcoming Winter Storm / Blizzard may cause weather related services delays or cancellations of client appointments and / or scheduled events. Please Call Ahead! Before leaving your home, please call your health-care provider to confirm your appointment. Home Care…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 09:15
Parkland Shopper delivery to be delayed
Due to the winter storm that is expected to hit the Parkland beginning tonight, delivery of the Parkland Shopper will be delayed. The Parkland Shopper is normally delivered on Thursdays, but because of the coming storm, delivery is expected to be delayed. In the interest of ensuring the safety of…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:57
MVSD welcomes additional special needs funding
Mountain View School Division is still not sure what its share of $7 million in recently announced funding for students with special needs will be. But whatever the division gets it will make use of, said superintendent/CEO Dan Ward. “We’re anticipating a letter that will hopefully arrive in the next…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:45
Firefighters recognized for dedication
From left, Devon Pylypchuk, fire chief Cam Abrey, 2021 Firefighter of the Year Ryan Murray, Fabien Carriere, Brendan Greening and Chris Davidson were honoured at the City and RM’s appreciation dinner, Apr. 6. The City and RM of Dauphin hosted the Firefighters Appreciation Evening, last Wednesday at the Aspen Lodge…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:42
Police seize weapons, drugs
One woman has been charged and further arrests are expected in connection with a Dauphin RCMP raid on a city home recently. On Mar. 31, Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team, along with the Emergency Response Team and Dauphin RCMP, executed a search warrant at a residence in…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:12
D Division commander retiring
Manitoba’s top cop is retiring. Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy announced her planned retirement from the RCMP last week, after more than 34 years of dedicated service to Canadians. A/Commr. MacLatchy has been the commanding officer of the Manitoba RCMP for three years, having taken command in February 2019. Her last…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:01
The number of wards, trustees in question MVSD wants to hear from its communities
By Floyd MartensMVSD Board Chair Who represents your voice? The easy answer is the people we choose to speak on our behalf. But it can be more complicated than that. Not everyone who gets elected has the same perspective that I may have on an issue. It is the nature…