Effective today Manitoba has made a provincewide shift to Yellow under the Pandemic response system.The move is possible because key COVID-19 indicators are stabilizing. Premier Heather Stefanson added the overall situation is allowing Manitoba to move forward with a plan to further reduce public health restrictions.Adjustments will be made as…
Wednesday, 19 January 2022 15:40

Rangers Lack Energy, Efficiency In Home Contest

Fears of the COVID-19 pandemic led the Parkland Rangers to playing just one game this past weekend, a 7-5 loss to the Winnipeg Bruins, Friday night in Dauphin.The two teams were scheduled to play again Saturday afternoon, but the Bruins asked to postpone the game because they did not want…
Tuesday, 18 January 2022 22:07

A View From The Couch | S1/E2

Join local Dauphin legend Doug Zywina & friends as they talk sports and other fun topics each week from the DH Studios in the heart of downtown. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9HCnJNjIWeY" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:37

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Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:10

RIDE Locks The Door On 2021 Program

Seasonal revelers will have to do some extra planning to keep themselves safe this year as the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program will not be operating this holiday season.Program organizers made the announcement last week.
Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:09

Michaleski On Extended Leave

Dauphin MLA Brad Michaleski will miss the fall legislative session the Manitoba PC Caucus announced Friday.Michaleski will be on an extended doctor recommended medical leave and will not be present for the remainder of the fall session. It is unrelated to COVID-19.
Manitoba Hydro filed its 2021-22 Interim Rate Application with the Public Utilities Board (PUB), last week, requesting an overall average five per cent electricity rate increase, effective, Jan. 1, 2022.The Corporation was directed to file an application with the PUB following the cancellation of Bill 35 and the associated electricity…
Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:07

City Hires New Economic Development Manager

Dauphin has a new economic development manager.Martijn van Luijn was hired last week to take over the role which has been vacant since Brian Baker was dismissed by the City earlier this year.
Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:06

Klein Signs With Australian Label

A country music artist originally from the Parkland has signed her first deal with a music label.Frannie Klein, who grew up in Bacon Ridge and Eddystone and attended school in Ste. Rose, recently signed with Heartsville Records, which is based in Australia.
The Manitoba Government announced late Friday afternoon that they are changing public health orders with Christmas on the horizon.Health and Seniors Care Minister Audrey Gordon, and Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial public health officer made the announcement Friday adding there is a strain on the province's health care system.
The Dauphin Hospital Foundation wishes to formally recognize a bequest from the estate of Anne Stewart.Mrs. Stewart passed away, Jan. 23, 2021 and left the Foundation $100,000. This was on top of a $15,000 donation Anne personally made to the foundation in 2020 in memory of her husband Peter.
Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:04

Kings Enter Break On Winning Note

The Dauphin Kings enter the Christmas break having won three of their last four Manitoba Junior Hockey League contests.The Kings split a home-and-home with the Selkirk Steelers over the weekend, dropping a 5-2 decision on Friday in Selkirk, before rebounding with a dominating 7-3 win on home ice, Saturday.
Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:02

School Christmas Break Extended

Manitoba kid's will get an extra couple of days off school this Christmas break. The provincial government said Wednesday that it is extending the time off, until Jan. 10, to give public health officials additional time to assess the risk of the omicron variant in Manitoba and what changes might…
Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:01

Local Entrepreneur Tops Fusion Contest

Fusion Credit Union awarded $30,000 to the winner of its Community Infusion contest, Dec. 6, when the final five contestants had a chance to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges.Dauphin’s Dustin Dawson was named the winner after he spoke about purchasing Showdra Meats.
Thursday, 23 December 2021 09:58

All Roads Lead To Ochre Beach

By Ed StozekFor the HeraldAugust 6, 1951 marked the first annual water regatta at Ochre Beach. “The special entertainment promises to give all-comers a real holiday treat. The B.P.O. Elks, sponsors of the big event, have gone all out to prepare a program of swimming races, boat races and novelty…
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