Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 15:59
Lack of consistent effort proves costly against Wolverines
It wasn’t pretty, but the Dauphin Kings managed a split a pair of games last week. In an uncharacteristic result, the Kings dropped a 7-5 decision to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines, Dec. 10, in Dauphin. Sebastien Hicks and Jaxon Grosdidier each scored twice to lead the Wolverines. Cam Sarna, Lucas Perry…
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 15:54
Three straight wins has the Rangers back in fifth place
A three-game winning streak has lifted the Parkland Rangers back into fifth place in the Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League. The week began with a 6-4 win over the Yellowhead Chiefs, Dec. 10, in Shoal Lake. Liam Chartrand scored twice and added two assists to lead the Rangers. Forrest Karlson…
Thursday, 12 December 2024 09:35
Rangers lose four straight, fall to eighth in standings
A four-game losing streak has dropped the Parkland Rangers to eighth place in the Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League. Parkland lost 6-0 at home to the Southwest Cougars, Dec. 3, then dropped an 8-2 decision to the Winnipeg Bruins, Saturday, in Winnipeg. Connor Hoemsen had two goals and an assist…
Thursday, 12 December 2024 09:34
Kings beat Pistons for fifth straight win
A five-game winning streak has vaulted the Dauphin Kings into a tie for first place overall in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. Rylan Gage scored twice and added an assist as the Kings beat the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, 4-2, Dec. 3, in The Pas. Declan Hoad and Joshua Schmidt had…
Thursday, 12 December 2024 09:34
Local author launches new publishing company with a rural focus
To celebrate the release of her second book, On Veil Creek, Gaylene Dutchyshen hosted a book reading at the Dauphin Public Library, Saturday. An avid reader as a child, she wrote her first novel in a Hilroy scribbler at the age of 13 and dreamed of becoming an author. “I…
Thursday, 12 December 2024 09:33
Rotary launches new fund with community foundation
The Dauphin Rotary Club has launched a new fund within the Dauphin and District Community Foundation. But this new fund is a little different from what they have done in the past, said club president Darren Eddie. “Rotary has always done donations and stuff for scholarships and things, but never…
Thursday, 12 December 2024 09:32
MLA helps secure trail partnership commitment from Parks Canada
Since the beginning, and even before completion of the construction of the Northgate trail system, those involved have been advocating for a partnership with Parks Canada with an eye to developing world class mountain biking infrastructure. And, while at times it seemed as though the wheels of government turned impossibly…
Thursday, 12 December 2024 09:31
Countryfest organizers excited by 2025 main stage lineup
Looking for that special Christmas gift for the country music lover in your life? Don’t despair, Dauphin’s Countryfest has released its main stage line up just in time for the holiday shopping season. In no particular order, Josh Ross, Jordan Davis and John Michael Montgomery will headline the three nights…
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 16:06
Consistent effort lacking for Rangers
The Parkland Rangers are struggling to find a consistent effort in recent games. With just 14 skaters available, last Tuesday, the Rangers came up with a big 4-3 win over the visiting Central Plains Capitals. Cade Legaarden had a goal and two assists to lead the Rangers offensively. Dayson Martin,…
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 16:05
Kings extend division lead over Blizzard
Three straight wins has the Dauphin Kings starting to pull away from the Northern Manitoba Blizzard in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s MGEU West Division. Dauphin swept a home-and-home with division rival Virden Oil Capitals, scoring a 6-3 win on home ice, Friday night, before netting a 4-1 victory in…
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 16:04
New bylaw offers a better way forward
According to Mahatma Gandhi, the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. On a local level, the City of Dauphin is claiming a piece of that moral high ground with a modernization of its Animal Services Bylaw. The current…
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 16:04
Food bank goes shopping at Co-op
Dauphin and District Community Food Bank (DDCFB) received an early Christmas present from Dauphin Consumers Co-op last week. Reflecting on its 85 years of serving the community, Co-op wanted to round out 2024 in a way that honours its position in the community, by giving back. To that end Robin…
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 16:03
Gathering of Manitoba’s municipalities full of good information: Sirski
The Association of Manitoba Municipalities fall convention in Winnipeg provided an opportunity for local governments from across the province to meet and discuss various issues surrounding their communities. With the convention being held in Winnipeg, it also gave mayors, reeves and councillors a chance to meet with various provincial ministers,…
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 16:02
Importance of main tourism draws backed up through studies
The benefit to Dauphin brought by the community’s two major festivals and the economic potential of the new Northgate Trails development are widely known . . . anecdotely. But thanks to the City of Dauphin’s Economic Development (ED) department, there is now some hard data to back it up. Utilizing…
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 15:22
Kings split a pair on the road
The Dauphin Kings maintained their hold on first place in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s MGEU West Division despite splitting their two games, last week. On Thursday, the Waywayseecappo Wolverines built a 4-0 lead and hung on for a 4-2 win over the Kings in Waywayseecappo. But the Kings rebounded…