Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 08 April 2025 15:32
Progress in investigation into missing woman
On the fifth anniversary of Melinda Lynxleg’s disappearance, RCMP Major Crimes Services says it is closer than ever before to providing the Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve woman’s family some answers as to what exactly happened to her. Lynxleg, 40, had been missing for over three years when her body was located…
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 15:22
Kings on the verge of clinching division title
The Dauphin Kings are one point away from clinching the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s MGEU West Division title entering the final week of the regular season. After dropping a 1-0 decision to the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, last Tuesday, the Kings won both games over the weekend, beating the Portage Terriers,…
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 15:21
Clippers advance to provincials
The Dauphin Clippers varsity boys basketball team punched its ticket to AAA provincials, this past weekend as they finished second in a AAA provincial qualifying tournament on their homecourt. The Clippers opened the eight-team tournament with a 79-51 win over the St. Maurice Patriots, Friday evening. Dauphin then defeated the…
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 15:21
Chychota leaving the helm of Parkland Chamber of Commerce
The Parkland Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new executive director after it was announced Stephen Chychota would be stepping down from that position. Chychota’s wife Nicole, was recently hired as the city manager in Portage la Prairie and he will be joining her there. “I gave the board…
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 15:20
Kin Club launches new fund-raising ice fishing derby
The first ever Dauphin Lake Walleye Dash was a tremendous success, with 68 fishers trying their luck just offshore at Ochre Beach, Saturday. The event was hosted by the Kin Club of Dauphin and Toba Outdoors. Prize winners were Fred Boychuk, $2,550; Orville Brown, $1,190; Kashtin Wilson, $850; Nathan Sichewski,…
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 15:19
MVSD increases its budget, lowers its mill rate
The tax bill for those living within the boundaries of Mountain View School Division will have a different look for a variety of reasons. Presenting a draft 2025-26 budget at a public forum, Mar. 6, MVSD secretary-treasurer Lori Slepicka indicated the division has increased its budget requirements by approximately $2.6…
Thursday, 06 March 2025 16:30
Ogryzlo rink tops the field in men’s bonspiel
Twenty-five teams took to the ice at the Parkland Recreation Complex curling rink, this past weekend for the Dauphin Curling Club’s annual men’s bonspiel. Nick Ogryzlo’s rink with Glenn Toews skipping, won the first event, sponsored by Embroidery by Design, beating Brad Edwards. Ogryzlo’s team includes Nick Solomon and Reid…
Thursday, 06 March 2025 16:29
Clippers set to host provincial qualifier
The Dauphin Clippers varsity boys basketball team moved one step closer to provincials after completing a sweep in the zone playoffs against the Swan River Tigers, Feb. 24, with a 101-50 win in Swan River. Clippers coach Steven Hudyma said the team played well despite missing one of their key…
Thursday, 06 March 2025 16:28
Feds, province invest in new child care spaces and training
Health care facilities, schools and post-secondary institutions across the province will soon open new high-quality and flexible child-care spaces for children up to six years old, thanks to a partnership between the governments of Canada and Manitoba Earlier this month, the two governments signed the action plan under the Early…
Thursday, 06 March 2025 16:28
Council promotes purchasing of Canadian goods and shopping local
Dauphin city council showed its support for the trend of shopping Canadian products and supporting local businesses through a proclamation at its regular meeting, Feb. 24. The proclamation recognized that businesses, manufacturers, producers and tradespeople in the region form the backbone of our economy and noted the recent threats of…
Thursday, 06 March 2025 16:27
Consultation a positive sign for mayor and reeve
Justice Minister Matt Wiebe was joined by local MLA Ron Kostyshyn in the City last week to meet stakeholders regarding the Dauphin Community Justice Centre project currently in the works And for the two municipalities which are partners in the project, the meeting felt like a positive step forward in…
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 15:55
Varsity boys on verge of provincials
The Dauphin Clippers varsity boys are one win away from a berth to a provincial qualifying tournament after a lopsided 109-36 win over the Swan Valley Tigers in game one of the zone playoffs, Thursday in Dauphin. Originally scheduled for Swan River, Feb. 17, the games featuring both the varsity…
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 15:54
Dauphin wins U15 provincial gold on home ice
The Dauphin Kings U15 hockey team won the provincial gold on home ice, this past weekend. Hosting the Co-ed U15 A provincials, Dauphin opened the tournament with a 6-4 win over Virden. Drayson Demeria led the way with three goals and Kellan Shtykalo added a pair. Carter Smigelsky had a…
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 15:54
City waiting on some numbers to plug into 2025 financial plan
As winter begins giving way to spring, the focus of city officials turns to budgetting. And, while the process began late last year with meetings to identify priorities and explore opportunities, now is the time to work on the finishing touches. “We’ve got some direction for 2025 that we’re working…
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 15:53
Utility Fund numbers looking better: Griffiths
After some concern that they may be headed for a deficit in the Utility Fund in 2024, City administration is breathing a little easier these days. At a regular council meeting last November, city manager Sharla Griffiths informed councillors the fund was trending toward a deficit, due mainly to a…