Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 07:13
Weather a boon for 2023 harvest season
Good weather, for the most part, has producers in the northwest region over the hump when it comes to getting the 2023 crop in the bin. Although most of the region has received frost - with some damage evident in corn and soybean crops, depending on the stage of crops…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 07:38
Kings make final tweaks ahead of regular season start
It’s come down to crunch time for the Dauphin Kings. Coming off a pair of losses in which they perhaps deserved a better fate, the team’s coaching staff has cut down the roster to 27 players, two of whom are currently injured. Kings head coach and general manager Doug Hedley…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 07:36
Decision to be made in goal for Rangers
The Parkland Rangers hit the ice for training camp, last week, before heading south to Souris for the annual preseason tournament hosted by the Southwest Cougars over the weekend. Thirty-one players, including six goaltenders, attended this year’s camp, which head coach Tyler Carefoot said was competitive. “There’s a couple of…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 07:34
JV girls capture gold in Elton tournament
The Dauphin Clippers JV girls volleyball team won its first tournament of the season, capturing the title at the Elton Sabres JV Invitational, Friday and Saturday. The Clippers finished second in their pool, opening with a 23-25 and 17-25 loss to the Gilbert Plains Trojans. Dauphin rebounded to beat the…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 07:32
Open doors
Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation (DNRC) made it official with the unveiling of its new logo and facility during an open house, last Thursday. The grand opening of the facility located at the former Dauphin First United Church was postponed earlier this summer following the bus crash at Carberry, June 15.…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 07:31
Brewing up a success
Obsolete Brewing Company hosted its grand opening, Saturday, for an appreciative crowd. The day included entertainment by Kyle Nault, Marc Clement and Ethan Drory, as well as a bouncy castle and Mariachi Mexican Tacos and Cantina food truck. The company offers 16 beer options, two beer cocktails and four non-alcoholic…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 07:29
Union requests a conciliator to move negotiations forward
As the strike by Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) employees stretches into its third week, the Manitoba Government Employees Union (MGEU) is asking for a conciliator to be brought in to end the job action. At a news conference last week MGEU president Kyle Ross indicated a conciliator was instrumental in…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 07:28
A quick once over
Mike VanAlstyne, Dauphin’s director of Public Works and Operations, right, checks out the progress of crews from Maple Leaf Construction as they put new curbs and gutters in place on First Avenue Northeast. Getting that infrastructure reconstructed is the first step towards a new sidewalk and reopening the street to…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 07:25
NDP leader adresses rural issues a local townhall
NDP leader Wab Kinew promised to improve conditions for producers when it comes to Crown lands at a town hall meeting in Dauphin, Saturday. More than 60 people heard Kinew promise to reinstate unit transfers and make investment in Crown lands more affordable for producers. “We want to improve dramatically…
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 07:53
A top instrumentalist on radio and television
By Ed StozekFor the Herald As a child growing up at Medicine Hat, Alexander Peter Chernywech received a violin from his father at the age of nine and began studying classical violin under the instruction of Frank Nowak. Cherny’s interest in playing the violin eventually led to joining the high…
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 07:44
What you need to know as election campaign officially gets underway
The writ has officially dropped to send Manitobans to the polls. Premier Heather Stefanson visited Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville, last Tuesday to kick off Manitoba’s 43rd provincial general election with polling day set for, Oct. 3. As of press time there are two registered candidates in the Dauphin electoral district.…
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 07:42
Power of the pedal
MS Bike Riding Mountain made its triumphant post-COVID return this past weekend, but with a twist. Rather than beginning in Dauphin and proceeding to Clear Lake on day one with a return to Dauphin on day two, the event involved a looped course beginning and ending at Elkhorn Ranch in…
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 07:36
Kings defence shining in early preseason games
It’s coming down to crunch time for those players hoping to crack the roster of the Dauphin Kings. Dauphin played three preseason games, last week, starting with a 2-1 shootout loss to the Neepawa Titans, Tuesday, in a game which feature all-rookie lineups for both teams. Kings head coach and…
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 07:30
Defending the title
The Dauphin Clippers girls 7s rugby team opened defence of its high school 7s rugby title by going 4-0 in their home jamboree, Sunday morning. Dauphin opened the jamboree with a 25-0 win over their Clippers JV counterparts, followed by a 25-0 win over Crocus Plains Maroon, a 31-5 win…
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 07:14
Special theme added for this year’s Terry Fox Run
The annual Terry Fox Run will have a special theme, this year. When Fox was forced to stop his Marathon of Hope in 1980, more than 65,000 letters, cards, telegrams and artwork started flooding into his parents home, often simply addressed to Terry Fox, British Columbia. Most of that correspondence…