Dauphin Herald News
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…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:50
Senior centre has a new handle
The Dauphin Multi-Purpose Senior Centre has a new name. As of Friday, the facility will be known as the Dauphin Active Living Centre (DALC). DALC president Esther Fyk said administrator and program co-ordinator Kim Armstrong kept nudging the board of directors towards changing the name of the centre. “We wanted…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 08:16
Return to the Hill features a new sign at site entrance
Countryfest organizers are looking forward to a “Return to the Hill.” And as part of a promotional concert tour of the same name, Doc Walker and Don Amero, festival directors and organizers gathered at Selo Ukraina last week to unveil a new sign that will greet those attending Canada’s longest…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:57
Construction continues
The steel girders for the new strip mall between the Super 8 Motel and Dauphin Co-op Gas Bar arrived and were unloaded, Mar. 21. Construction of the mall, which is expected to open in the fall, will continue all spring and summer.
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 07:59
Manitoba Public Insurance locations become mask friendly
While provincial health orders are lifting mandatory mask usage as of Mar. 15, Manitoba Public Insurance will become mask-friendly - encouraging its customers to wear a mask when attending a service or claim centre. However, they will no longer be mandatory. In situations where distancing is not possible, such as…
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 07:51
Extracurricular activities are of great importance
By Gabe MercierMVSD Trustee As parents and adults, we have come to realize how important, rich and rewarding participation in our community activities has been for our quality of life. The research is showing that students who participate in extracurricular activities benefit from the many opportunities provided by the events.…
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 07:48
Co-op efforts result in rapid relief funds
When Dauphin Consumers Co-op launched a fund-raising effort in aid of the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, they knew their patrons would be generous. But just how quickly goals for the appeal, which saw the local co-operative match the first $5,000 donated, were reach surprised everyone. Co-op began…
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 07:47
Walk sheds light on family violence
The Northwest Métis Council (NWMC) Inc., in partnership with the Dauphin RCMP Detachment, hosted the first-ever Family Violence Initiative Nature Walk at the Northgate Trails, Sunday afternoon. After the opening prayer, the event included speeches from Elders talking about their life experiences, a performance by the D-Town Steppers junior dancers…
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 07:45
City reports both general and utility surpluses
Difficulties posed by the pandemic resulted in a surplus in both the General Operating and the Utility Fund in 2021, Dauphin city councillors were told at their regular meeting, Mar. 14. The General Operating Fund surplus came in at $697,173. while the Utility Fund had a surplus of $143,237, director…
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 08:25
Thoughtful gift is community foundation’s largest ever
The Dauphin and District Community Foundation was the recipient of a significant donation from a Dauphin resident who passed away two years ago. Peter Sklepowich, who died May 14, 2020, bequeathed $507,088 to the foundation. Jason Beyette of Johnston and Company Law Office is in charge of the estate. He…
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 07:49
Grand Vieux Liquor Company getting its bottles in a row
What started as a joke amongst acquaintances soon became a reality when it came to starting up a partnership and distillery in Grandview. Since 2017, Grand Vieux Liquor Company has been busy behind the scenes working on their product line and is one step closer to getting their liquor ready…
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 07:45
Toboggan hill plan gains new partners, grows in scope
Progress is being made in regards to the proposed toboggan hill on the DMCC grounds. The organizing committee has entered into agreements with the Northwest Métis Council, Dauphin Friendship Centre and the Government of Treaty 2 Territory, who will all have representation on the committee. Committee member Stacey Penner was…
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 07:45
Relaxed visa rules should aid Ukrainian refugees: Rubeniuk
Full details have yet to be released, but Lindsay Rubeniuk of 100th Meridian Immigration believes plans to wave Visa requirements for Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war with Russia will make it easier for them to come to Canada. The Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant said the Canada Ukraine Authorization for Emergency…