Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:41
Local contractor a big part of Ruttan Mine rehabilitation project
As part of this year’s budget, the provincial government invested an additional $50.7 million to further accelerate clean up of orphaned and abandoned mines at select sites across the province, while creating a new long-term care, maintenance and surveillance program for remediated sites. Through the Orphaned and Abandoned Mine Rehabilitation…
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:37
Commodity prices good for Kings’ fund-raiser
The Dauphin Kings agriculture project proved to be another success this year. Project co-ordinator Rae Csversko said a field of 78 acres in the Keld area was donated to the project last year, but because of the wet spring, it could not be seeded this year, leaving the local junior…
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:35
City council holds inaugural meeting
Dauphin’s new city council held its inaugural meeting, Nov. 6, after those successful in the recent municipal election took their oaths of office. Forming council are mayor David Bosiak and councillors Kathy Bellemare, Randy Daley, Christian Laughland, Ted Rea, Devin Shtykalo and Steve Sobering. Deputy-mayor Under provisions of the Manitoba…
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:33
Fusion Flow Zone opens at Northgate Trails
Representatives from the Derailleurs Bike Club and Fusion Credit Union gathered at the Northgate Trails, Nov. 8, to celebrate the completion of the Fusion Flow Zone. Located near the Selo Ukraina site, the Fusion Flow Zone is an elite-level five-km competition cycle trail that is part of the larger Northgate …
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:30
Countryfest announces performers
Dauphin’s Countryfest is getting ready for another successful edition of Canada’s longest running country music festival in 2023. Last week, Countryfest organizers announced the first round of artists who will perform at Selo Ukraina between June 30 and July 2, 2023. John Fogerty, Dierks Bentley, Walker Hayes, Tenille Townes, Tim…
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:29
9 PM Routine a big success
A program aimed at helping Dauphin residents get in the habit of securing their properties was a great success according to organizer Lisa Gaudet. The 9 PM Routine - a municipally-led campaign featuring nightly email reminders to secure property by removing valuables from vehicles, locking vehicle doors, locking all exterior…
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:27
RIDE returning to ensure a safe holiday season for all
After a two-year hiatus Dauphin’s Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program is returning to ensure everyone gets home safely after celebrating this holiday season. Operating out of the Dauphin Friendship Centre, RIDE gets underway Dec. 2, and will run each Friday and Saturday night in December, except for Dec. 24…
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:56
Local council celebrates 50 years of promoting and supporting the arts
The Dauphin and District Allied Arts Council (DDAAC) celebrated its milestone 50th anniversary with an afternoon event, Sunday at the Watson Arts Centre. The event included exhibits and guest speakers talking about what the DDAAC means to them. DDAAC chairperson Adrienne Luke said planning for the event began a few…
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:49
Anderson recognized for her dedication
The 122nd annual Firefighter’s Ball took place, Saturday, hosted by the Dauphin Fire Fighters’ Association. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2022 Jack Carey Memorial Fire Fighter of the Year Award, which was presented to Sabrina Anderson. In introducing this year’s winner, Fire Chief Cam Abrey…
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:48
Ron Kostyshyn receives NDP nod
A former NDP MLA and cabinet minister is back in the provincial political scene. Ron Kostyshyn will run again for the Manitoba NDP in the 2023 provincial election in the Dauphin riding after earning the nomination this past weekend. “I’ve spent decades serving this community, first as a reeve and…
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:28
Getting down to business
At top, from left, newly-elected councillor Steve Sobering and city manager Sharla Griffiths look on as mayor David Bosiak reads his oath of office prior to city councils inaugural meeting, Monday night. The new council of Bosiak, Sobering and councillors Randy Daley, Ted Rea, Kathy Bellemare, Devin Shtykalo and Christian…
Tuesday, 01 November 2022 07:59
Local physician one of Canada’s most powerful women
Dedication to her patients, colleagues and community has earned a local physician a prestigious award from the Women’s Executive Network (WXN). Dr. Bittoo Malik, a medical doctor specializing in diagnostic radiology at Dauphin Regional Health Center, was recently named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, an annual awards…
Tuesday, 01 November 2022 07:56
Mayor-elect eager to get to work
After a hard fought and heavily contested campaign the City of Dauphin has a new council in place to guide it over the next four years following polling in Manitoba’s General Municipal Election, Oct. 26. Headed by David Bosiak as mayor, the new council features incumbents Christian Laughland, Kathy Bellemare…
Tuesday, 01 November 2022 07:28
Parkland municipalities select new councils in general vote
Municipalities throughout the Parkland are set to get back to work under new councils following the Manitoba general Municipal Election, Oct. 26. While some positions were acclaimed, many seats were filled following hard fought battles. Here are the results from around the region: Alonsa The Rural Municipality of Alonsa will…
Tuesday, 01 November 2022 07:15
Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund supporting 20 families relocated from Ukraine
Submitted by Jim Perchaluk On behalf of the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund, I am pleased to provide a positive update on our support for Ukrainian families in Dauphin. The fund is now directly supporting 20 families from Ukraine. In addition to these 20 families, there are a number of citizens…