Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 20 September 2022 07:53
Mayoralty candidates offer positions on small business
This week’s focus on the race for the City of Dauphin mayor’s chair looks at supports for small business. The question for candidates David Bosiak and Kerri Riehl was: Small business is one of the pillars of the community and locally, many small businesses are struggling to rebuild from the…
Tuesday, 20 September 2022 07:07
Dauphin Derailleurs Cycle Club launches Bike Hub project
The Dauphin Derailleurs Cycle Club (DDCC) is capitalizing on some recent donations to move forward its goal of providing healthy opportunities in the community that focus on physical activity and mental well-being. DDCC’s Bike Hub Project has launched thanks to a $5,000 grant from Prairie Mountain Health’s Healthy Together Now…
Tuesday, 20 September 2022 06:48
Local library coming off of a busy summer season
It has been a busy summer at the Parkland Regional Library in Dauphin. Among the many things going on, according to library director Alison Moss, was the TD summer reading program, with drop-in activities every Thursday, including crafts for all ages. “There were paper puppets every week, so kids could…
Tuesday, 20 September 2022 06:40
Rotary launching a new signature event
The local Rotary Club is drawing on its long history of organizing popular and profitable community events to roll out a fresh offering for area residents. The inaugural Dauphin Rotary Oktoberfest makes its debut, Oct. 22, running from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Aspen Lodge and the Curlers…
Tuesday, 20 September 2022 06:31
Local artist is one of four featured in Woodland style exhibition in Toronto
Local Indigenous artist Patrick Paul is working his way to showcasing his Woodland art in Toronto and the end of the month. Paul has been presented with the opportunity to display his work alongside other Woodland artists. “The name of the art show is Tisiget and it means a person…
Tuesday, 13 September 2022 07:56
Ochre River youth drop-in centre to benefit from Fuel Good Day
Dauphin Consumer’s Co-op gas bars in Dauphin are once again preparing for Fuel Good Day. On Sept. 20, the Bridge Youth Drop-In Centre in Ochre River will receive 10 cents from every litre of fuel sold at Dauphin Co-op Gas Bars. This includes all grades of gasoline and diesel fuel.…
Tuesday, 13 September 2022 07:34
Mayoralty candidates focus thoughts on relationship building
This week’s “ask the mayor” segment focusses on the need for positive relationships outside of the municipal. The question for candidates Kerri Riehl and David Bosiak specifically asked, “Considering no municipality can operate successfully as an island, what weight do you give to relationships with neighboring municipalities and the two…
Tuesday, 06 September 2022 07:40
Dauphin mayoralty candidates share their thoughts
Editor’s note: In an effort to help city of Dauphin voters make an informed decision when choosing a new mayor this fall, the Herald provide an opportunity for candidates David Bosiak and Kerri Riehl to share their platforms, priorities and plans in their own words through a series of questions…
Tuesday, 06 September 2022 07:38
Excitement is high at MVSD for a return to “normal”
Set to embark on a school year that will more closely resemble a prepandemic environment, there is no shortage of excitement among the educators at Mountain View School Division (MVSD). “It’s such an air of positivity that’s out there amongst staff and amongst administrators,” MVSD superintendent, CEO Stephen Jaddock said.…
Tuesday, 30 August 2022 07:55
Wings over Dauphin
History was on display at the unveiling of the Airport Memorial 80, honouring the men and women who trained locally as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Two five-foot-by-three-foot pieces of granite provides a history of the air training plan, as well as the history of the two…
Tuesday, 30 August 2022 07:00
Inter-Mountain Watershed District develops new memorial park
Inter-Mountain Watershed District (IMWD) has developed new Memorial Park and held a ceremony honouring its first two inductees, Ernie Bayduza and Wes Bernat. IMWD’s new Memorial Park is located in the yardsite of its office near Ethelbert and is intended to honour the volunteers instrumental in founding and building the…
Tuesday, 23 August 2022 08:52
Growth in the region celebrated at annual meeting
The Northwest Métis Council Inc. (NWMC) held its annual regional meeting in Dauphin, Aug. 13. Local executive members from 24 Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) Locals in the region came in to hear about the NWMC’s year in review, projects for the future, and the launching of a new and substantial…
Tuesday, 23 August 2022 08:02
Local musicians to wrap up Western Canadian tour at WAC
Local musical artists Desiree Dorion of Dauphin and Emma Peterson of Winnipegosis will join Quinton Blair on a tour of Western Canada in September. The Kick Off Your Roots Tour opens, Sept. 1, in Portage and will make its way west with 12 shows ending, Sept. 14 in Dauphin at…
Monday, 15 August 2022 19:33
A watery rescue
Shortly after 3 p.m., Aug. 9, the Dauphin Fire Department was dispatched to assist Ochre River Fire Department with a water rescue on Dauphin Lake. A boat had overturned sending both occupants into the water. The mission was a success, with both of the boaters returning to land unharmed. Thanks…
Monday, 15 August 2022 19:26
Co-op Looking into Bringing in COPP
Dauphin Consumers Co-op is looking into the possibility of starting a Citizens on Patrol Program in Dauphin. The local business had a table set up at their food store, Wednesday and Thursday, offering information to interested patrons. Co-op asset protection/safety manager Richard Ives said the first discussion took place in…