Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:42
Clippers girls rout opposition to start the season
The Dauphin Clippers rugby teams opened the season last week. The girls opened their season with a pair of lopsided wins, beating the Swan Valley Tigers, 94-0, Apr. 30, in Swan River, before beating the Vincent Massey Vikings, 95-0, Friday in Brandon. The boys lost to their season opener, 34-14,…
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:37
Local doctor honoured
A local physician was honoured by her peers as part of a Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) national event in Edmonton, Alta., Apr. 19. Dr. Trina Mathison received a Rural Long Service Award recognizing her long-standing contributions and commitment to serving the community. In order to be eligible…
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:36
NDP officials meet with area groups, tour facilities
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) convention held in Dauphin last week provided union members from around the province an opportunity to get together, discuss union business, honour some deserving individuals with awards and elect executive members. It also provided an opportunity for provincial government representatives to network with…
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:34
Co-op jumps on board as major sponsor for upcoming summer games
Dauphin Co-op has jumped on board as a major sponsor of the 2024 Manitoba Summer Games powered by Manitoba Hydro. On Friday, Dauphin Co-op donated $50,000 to the games, providing a variety of in-kind support in the form of fuel and food. This investment will help offset operational costs for…
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:31
Governor General makes a well received stop in Dauphin
A beautiful Manitoba morning and a large gathering of citizens greeted the Governor General when he arrived by train at 10 o’clock on Tuesday, October 22, 1925. The Governor General, Julian Byng, was accompanied by the Hon. John Bracken, Premier of Manitoba, and his A.D.C. Captain Chaplain. They were greeted…
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:28
City’s mill rate rises slightly in 2024 budget
Dauphin residents will once again see a slight increase in their municipal taxes this year according to budget documents presented at a public hearing, May 5. The mill rate has been set at 19.513 for 2024, up from last year’s 18.937. The tax levy will net the City $7,276,549 this…
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:26
Light the lights
Theatre Amisk had the community rolling in the aisles as they presented three sold out performances of Co-op The Musical at the Watson Arts Centre over the weekend. Written and directed by WAC co-ordinator Peter Nadolny, the locally-focused play centred on a regular day at a Co-op store. On top…
Tuesday, 30 April 2024 08:08
Games committee leaving a legacy at local high school
The legacy of the 2024 Manitoba Summer Games powered by Manitoba Hydro in Dauphin will include a new rubberized track, as well as a new multi-use athletics pad at the DRCSS. The announcement was made Friday at the track behind the local high school. The project will cost $1.1 million,…
Tuesday, 30 April 2024 07:09
MVSD trustee presentation denounced as racist
Calls for the resignation of a Mountain View School Division trustee are mounting. People around the province are reacting to a 30-minute presentation made by trustee Paul Coffey at the board’s regular meeting, Apr. 22, which many are calling hateful and ignorant. Coffey’s presentation - Racism/Anti Racism Nice Until is…
Tuesday, 30 April 2024 07:08
Kings host annual spring camp
The Dauphin Kings got a glimpse into the team’s future at its annual spring camp, this past weekend at Credit Union Place. More than 100 players hit the ice hoping to make an impression with the team’s coaches and scouts. Kings head coach and general manager Doug Hedley said there…
Tuesday, 30 April 2024 07:07
Mavericks getting ready for a new season
The Parkland Mavericks have hit the pitch to prepare for the upcoming season. The Mavericks will play in Rugby Manitoba’s Men’s Division 2, with five other squads. Teams will play 10 games, one home and one away against each of the other five teams. The Mavericks practiced outside for just…
Tuesday, 23 April 2024 08:03
Flooding causes delay in start to golf season at GPCC
The start of the golfing season in Gilbert Plains will be delayed due to flooding. According to Gilbert Plains Country Club general manager Scott McCallum, there was about 2-1/2 feet of water flooding the course. “Water was coming in the back door of the clubhouse. We’ve got areas of the…
Tuesday, 23 April 2024 07:59
Kin Business Expo proves popular
he Dauphin Kin Club’s annual business expo proved to be a hit with attendees and vendors alike. Kin Club secretary and expo chair Candice Taylor said there were 103 different vendors this year. “We had a lot of return vendors, but we also had 20 or 30 new vendors that…
Tuesday, 23 April 2024 07:58
Chamber hosts State of the District
The Parkland Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of the District address, Apr. 16, at the Watson Arts Centre. The meeting was a chance for local municipalities and sponsors a chance to share what was happening in their respective districts. Speakers included Greg Crisanti of Tim Hortons, Alexander Lavoie…
Tuesday, 23 April 2024 07:47
Travelling the “Turkey Trail” was always an adventure
By Ed StozekFor the Herald Provincial Trunk Highway 45 has greatly improved from its original narrow and winding nature. The Russell-Erickson road was dubbed by locals as the “Turkey Trail” claiming it reminded them of the bush paths commonly found on Prairie farms. Another possible name origin stemmed from an…