Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 07 January 2025 15:27
Kings beat the Blues, game against Blizzard postponed
The Dauphin Kings moved into sole possession of first place in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s MGEU West Division, with a 4-1 win over the visiting Winnipeg Blues, Saturday. Sunday’s game against the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, who are now two points behind the Kings, was postponed due to transportation issues…
Tuesday, 07 January 2025 15:27
Clippers rout Trojans in return from Christmas break
The Dauphin Clippers hockey team began the new year in a resounding way, Sunday afternoon. Ronin Mouck had two goals and three assists and Julien Lopez scored once and added four helpers to lead the Clippers to a 12-2 win over the visiting Major Pratt Trojans of Russell. Ethan Carnegie…
Tuesday, 07 January 2025 15:26
Diseased elm tree removal under way
Tree removals are under way as part of the City of Dauphin’s Dutch Elm Disease program. This year 195 trees have been identified for removal from the urban forest. The contract for removal was awarded to Tree Pro of Altona at a cost of $59,563.35. Two other bids were received…
Tuesday, 07 January 2025 15:25
City crews flex their snow clearing muscles in early winter operations
The early part of winter has seen Dauphin Public Works’ focus set squarely on snow removal. Several citywide cleanups have already taken place and the work performed by the crews has been exemplary, said Public Works and Operations director Mike VanAlstyne. “The way our crews operate and the efficiency and…
Tuesday, 31 December 2024 09:45
2024 was a memorable year for sports in Dauphin
It was quite the year when it comes to sports in Dauphin. The highlight of the year was the successful Manitoba Summer Games in August, featuring more than 1,500 athletes putting their skills on display over the course of seven days. More than 700 volunteers stepped up to help make…
Tuesday, 31 December 2024 09:45
Lopez named Rugby Manitoba’s Junior Player of the Year
Dauphin’s Julien Lopez was selected as Rugby Manitoba’s Male Junior Player of the Year for 2024. Lopez was surprised when he learned of the honour from his father Gerald late one night. “Just excitement and gratefulness to be able to play at the Summer Games and be able to win…
Tuesday, 31 December 2024 09:44
RM councillors hold last meeting of 2024
The Rural Municipality of Dauphin council held its regular meeting, Dec. 17. Accounts and finances Council approved 15 cheques and payroll and online payments in the amount of $795,526.56. Council also adopted the financial statement as at Nov. 30. Interim operating budget Council approved the following interim operating budget for…
Tuesday, 31 December 2024 09:43
Year’s end a time of reflection of area’s elected officials
The end of any year is a time for celebration and reflection. It is also a time to cast thoughts towards the future to wish and to plan. With 2024 coming to a close, Dauphin’s elected officials at all three levels of government did just that. Here are their hopes…
Tuesday, 24 December 2024 08:28
Clippers tame Tigers in Christmas Classic
Julien Lopez scored twice and Ethan Carnegie had three assists to lead the Dauphin Clippers to a 4-2 win over the Neepawa Tigers in the annual Christmas Classic, Friday afternoon in Dauphin. Boston Karlson and Jordan Braun also scored for the Clippers, while Ian Foster had both goals for Neepawa.…
Tuesday, 24 December 2024 08:27
Rangers riding a four-game winning streak entering the Christmas break
The Parkland Rangers enter the Christmas break riding a four-game winning streak. The team’s fourth straight win came, Sunday, when they scored a 7-4 home ice win over the Central Plains Capitals. Alex Campbell led the way with three goals and an assist, while Landyn Garton scored twice. Dayson Martin…
Tuesday, 24 December 2024 08:26
MLA honours RIDE founder
Dauphin MLA Ron Kostyshyn recently honoured the legacy of John Shuttleworth through his contributions to ensuring community safety through Dauphin’s Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program with a special Member Statement read at the Legislature. Following the statement, Kostyshyn presented a framed copy of the speech to Shuttleworth’s wife Anne…
Tuesday, 24 December 2024 08:24
Recreation funding negotiations hit a roadblock
Dauphin will head into the New Year with the issue of recreation funding remaining unsettled after City council rejected a recent funding proposal from their counterparts in the Rural Municipality. The RM forwarded the proposal to the City on Dec. 11 and rejected the plan at a meeting, Dec. 13,…
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 16:02
Year end housekeeping for council at last meeting of 2024
Dauphin city council took care of some year end business during its Dec. 9 regular meeting, the last of 2024. Paying the bills Council tasked mayor David Bosiak to ensure review and payment of accounts falling due by year end in accordance with the Municipal Procurement and Tendering Policy. Interim…
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 16:02
New provincial program “found money” for City
It is always nice when you find a little money, whether that’s a $5 bill in the pocket of a jacket you haven’t worn for awhile or, in the case of the City of Dauphin, a share of a new $62-million provincial fund announced at the recent Association of Manitoba…
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 16:00
Water rates to increase in the new year
Dauphin residents will be paying more for their treated water in the new year following the recent approval of a rate increase by the Public Utilities Board. As of Jan. 1, 2025, the minimum quarterly charge for 5/8-inch standard household connection will increase to $89.59 from the current $79.12, a…