Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 18 October 2022 08:24
Infrastructure at the top of the list for municipal representatives
For the final instalment of our mayoralty candidate series the focus shifted to infrastructure, which is perhaps the most important responsibility for a municipal government. We asked, “From buildings and facilities to sidewalks, roads and the systems buried beneath them, infrastructure is arguably the most important responsibility of a municipal…
Tuesday, 18 October 2022 07:57
Gaudet hopes 9 p.m. Routine is habit forming
It has long been said that it takes 21 days to break a habit and 21 days to make a habit. And Dauphin deputy city manager Lisa Gaudet is hoping to help city residents form a new habit through a 9 PM Routine campaign meant to involve the entire community…
Tuesday, 18 October 2022 07:54
Mazier takes seat at Poilievre’s shadow cabinet table
Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa MP Dan Mazier will play a prominent role in the Conservative Party of Canada’s shadow cabinet. Mazier will serve as the shadow minister for Rural Economic Development and Connectivity after being appointed by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. “I guess the leader identified that I was a very good…
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 08:12
Sustainability is a key factor in decision making
With polling day just two weeks away, mayoralty candidates take a look at sustainability. We asked the question, “Over the last number of years the City has undertaken development with eye towards environmental sustainability. Is this a focus you would like to see continue and what initiatives have you included…
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 08:05
Province develops criteria to address veterinarian shortage
The Manitoba government has finalized details of its new plan to attract, train and retain veterinarians to support commercial agriculture in rural areas. “Our government has invested in this new strategy to address the critical shortage of veterinarians providing care for commercial livestock and poultry operations in rural Manitoba,” Agriculture…
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 08:03
Second round of Community Infusion winners crowned
Fusion Credit Union (FCU) has announced another round of Community Infusion winners. Launched in 2021, Community Infusion is designed to promote economic development and entrepreneurship in FCU communities. “Community Infusion stems from the belief that economic development is the foundation behind thriving communities,” said FCU Business Development manager Mike Csversko.…
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 07:57
City’s development plan ready for ratepayer feedback
The City of Dauphin’s vision and goals for the future, along with the policies that will help make them a reality, were laid out in a draft development plan presented to the public for their feedback, last week. About 30 residents attended an open house at City Hall, Oct. 6,…
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 07:51
RM candidates face off
The Parkland Chamber of Commerce hosted a public forum featuring eight of the 10 candidates running in the Rural Municipality of Dauphin election, as well as the two candidates running for Reeve, Tom Gibbs and Ernie Sirski. Each of the council and reeve hopefuls had the opportunity to answer submitted…
Tuesday, 04 October 2022 08:08
Speaking to voters
A full slate of candidates turned out to address a large crowd of voters at the Parkland Chamber of Commerce candidates’ forum for the City of Dauphin at the Watson Arts Centre, Sept. 28. The evening began with councillor hopefuls introducing themselves and answering questions gathered from the public on…
Tuesday, 04 October 2022 08:05
Mayoralty candidates focus their attention on crime
This week’s question for Dauphin mayoralty candidates focuses on crime which has emerged as a leading issue in the campaign. We asked, “Crime has emerged as a major issue in the upcoming municipal election. Considering the municipal government has no power to legislate criminal laws, has no influence over the…
Tuesday, 04 October 2022 08:03
City Hall flags a symbol of co-operation
Dauphin City Hall has some improved curb appeal thanks to the installation of new flag poles which, for the first time, allows the city to fly the flags of the Manitoba Métis Federation and the Treaty 2 Territory Government. The flags were raised at a special ceremony last week which,…
Tuesday, 27 September 2022 07:24
Skate park camera popular, says mayor
In answer to a request from the City of Dauphin’s Protective Services Committee, a new, high-resolution surveillance system has been installed at the D-Town Plaza Skatepark. “The skate park cameras have been on the radar for a long time and now they have finally come to fruition,” said mayor Christian…
Tuesday, 27 September 2022 07:22
City enjoys good results in difficult construction season
Less than ideal weather may have delayed the start of the construction season for the City of Dauphin, but everything is on track to complete the 2022 capital plan. The budget included provisions for reconstruction of Crocus Bay and a section of 10th Avenue Southwest from Main Street to First…
Tuesday, 27 September 2022 07:18
Dauphin mayoralty candidates discuss leadership
Dauphin mayoralty candidates continue their campaigning this week with their thoughts on the concept of leadership and their specific qualities which will enable them to effictively lead Dauphin city council for the next four years. The following are responses to the question, “The effectiveness of any policy developing body -…