Dauphin Herald
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, 22 March 2022 07:42
Art on display
Watson Arts Centre (WAC) co-ordinator Peter Nadolny, admires a painting by Winnipeg artist Kathleen Shellrude being exhibited at the WAC’s art gallery. The theme of the exhibit is Forest Royalty and Shellrude’s work will be on display until the end of March.
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 07:38
Spring has sprung
Sylvie Telfer, 11, uses a broom to push melted snow towards a storm drain on Edward Ave., Saturday afternoon. With the rapid melting of all the snow the city received over the winter, some streets are experiencing a build up of water, but city crews have been out opening drains…
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 07:58
Rangers beat Chiefs, win first playoff series since 2006
For the first time since the 2005-06 season, the Parkland Rangers are moving on in the Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League playoffs. The Rangers beat the Yellowhead Chiefs, three-games-to-one in their best-of-five quarterfinal series and will now face the league-leading Brandon Wheat Kings in the semifinals. Parkland took a one-game…
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 07:55
Kings eliminate debt
After years of struggling financially, the Dauphin Kings are finally debt free. Prior to Friday’s game against the Swan Valley Stampeders, Kings president Ashley Shaw presented a cheque for $42,031.27 to Dauphin Recreation Services general manager Ryan Vanderheyden, as the team’s final payment for the ice rental. The biggest contributors…
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 07:54
Celebrating Ukrainian heritage
For the first time in two years, the Dauphin Kings hosted their Ukrainian Night game to celebrate Dauphin’s Ukrainian heritage and culture, which included the presentation of salt and bread to the visiting Swan Valley Stampeders. The opening ceremonies also included longtime Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival volunteer Natalie Sklepowich joining…
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…
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 07:43
Lytwyn highlighting the ability in disability, showing anything is possible
Life with a disability can be challenging at the best of times. Limitations can add to the stigma people with disabilities face when trying to go about their daily activities or trying to find acceptance from others. Winnipegosis resident, Alex Lytwyn has been breaking down barriers that try to prevent…
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 07:38
MVSD removes mask requirements in schools
Mountain View School Division (MVSD) is getting set to shed face masks in its 16 schools. Effective Mar. 15, MVSD will no longer require the use of a mask in any of its facilities. “We are following the provincial health mandate. The province has made the decision in the last…
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 07:37
Getting the lowdown
After a two-year absence, Dauphin Agricultural Society once again held its popular Farm Outlook at Aspen Lodge in the Parkland Recreation Complex, Mar. 10. The event, held annually except during the pandemic, brings expert speakers to the community to share their knowledge on a wide variety of topics. The event…
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 07:36
Ward leaving MVSD
Mountain View School Division (MVSD) is on the hunt for a new superintendent/CEO as Dan Ward is leaving the division at the end of the school year. “I’ve taken a position with Garden Valley School Division, which starts in July. I’ll be their superintendent, effective this summer,” Ward said. When…
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 07:34
Ron Brook Memorial Award
On behalf of the Dauphin Agricultural Heritage Club, Dennis Forbes, left, accepts the Ron Brook Memorial Award from Jim Kaleta at Dauphin Agricultural Society’s Farm Outlook 2022, Mar. 10. In presenting the award last Thursday, Kaleta told the crowd the club was formed in 1995 when a group of like-minded…