Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:04
Perchaluk honoured with Community Service Medallion
A dedicated community advocate has been recognized for the effort he puts into improving the lives of others. Jim Perchaluk received a Community Service Medallion for his work as president of the the Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre and Museum, the Selo Ukraina site, and other volunteer efforts such as the…
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:02
Wood excited to be representing PCs in Dauphin race
After many years as an educator teaching about the workings of government in his social studies classes, Gord Wood is looking to get directly involved. Wood is seeking election to the Manitoba Legislature in the Dauphin constituency as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party in the upcoming provincial election.…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 09:06
Treaty Days golf
Scott Lynxleg, hitting from the fairway on no. 1, aims for the green on no. 18 during the Ebb and Flow Treaty Days Golf Tournament, Friday. The tournament was part of Ebb and Flow Treaty Days celebration, Aug. 13 to 20. The week-long event included pancake breakfasts, a drag queen…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 09:05
In the dark
About 85 golfers hit the links at the Dauphin Lake Golf Club, Saturday evening, for the annual Night Light Golf Tournament. The event is a fund-raiser for the multi-use park at Dauphin Beach. Organizers said the cement was poured about a month ago and the fencing has arrived. The courts…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 09:04
For a good cause
Kevin Thompson and Justin Huddle keep an eye on Amy Thompson’s putt on no. 11 during a charity golf tournament at the Gilbert Plains Country Club, Saturday. The fund-raiser was in support of Isaac McCrimmon, a 2-1/2-year-old who was diagnosed with a form of leukemia. The family moved to Saskatoon…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 09:02
Back to school
Prospective students interested in the mature student high school diploma program through the Centre for Adult Learning at Assiniboine Community College’s Parkland Campus, had an opportunity to gather some information during an open house, Aug. 17. The event helped guide and inform those looking to earn their high school diploma,…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 09:00
City pleased with development plan
To function efficiently, achieve growth and attract new businesses, communities cannot rely on blind luck, a proper roadmap is required. To that end the City of Dauphin has been working hard on a new Development Plan and held a public hearing as part of the adoption process at its regular…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 08:59
Lunch with benefits
Parkland Campus Kids Daycare held a fund-raising barbecue at the Dauphin Co-op Food Store, Aug. 17, in aid of its operations at the Assiniboine Community College Parkland Campus. The facility is licensed for 28 preschoolers and 12 infants, with ACC students getting preferred access for their child-care needs. The centre…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 08:55
Girl Guides gather for Crocus Camp
More than 500 Girl Guides and their leaders from across Canada have come to Dauphin for the organization’s Crocus Camp 2023, which will be held, Aug. 20 to 26. Camp director Melissa Lopushniuk of Winnipeg said this is the first year they are running such a Crocus Camp. “So we’re…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 08:53
NDP pledge new jail
A new Community Centre for Justice for Dauphin is on the list of priorities should the Manitoba New Democrats form the next provincial government. Party leader Wab Kinew was in the city, Aug. 18, sharing his plans to develop the facility, three years after the governing Progressive Conservatives unexpectedly and…
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 08:08
Dogs are a man’s, and a boy’s best friend
By Ed StozekFor the Herald Upon arrival at a farmyard the first contact usually involves a greeting by the official “guardian” of the premises, the family dog. The term “a dog is man's best friend” was first coined in 1789 by King Frederick of Prussia claiming, “the only, absolute and…
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 07:48
Capital work golden
Unseasonably dry conditions have enabled City of Dauphin Public works crews to progress well into the 2023 capital plan. “Things are going really well. Our capital projects have all been started,” director of Public Works and Operations Mike Vanalstyne said. “We’ve got the majority of our capital sidewalk work complete,…
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 07:46
IMWD tour a chance for the district to promote successes
Inter-Mountain Watershed District (IMWD) has been conducting important environmental work throughout the area for many years. And last week, IMWD staff had the opportunity to share some of its successes with their peers from around the province when the district hosted a two-day tour of the area. IMWD’s boundaries extend…
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 07:43
Main Street South project bids come in higher than expected
The tender to find a contractor to lead the redevelopment of Main Street South has closed, but higher than expected estimates have resulted in further delays to the project. “It’s closed, but it’s not awarded officially yet. We’re working out money,” City of Dauphin director of Public Works and Operations…
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 07:41
Barbecue circuit
Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa MP Dan Mazier took the opportunity to connect with some of his constituents over a hotdog, last week, when he hosted his annual barbecue in the parking lot of Dauphin Market Place Mall, Aug.16. The MP also hosted a well attended pop-up passport clinic in the Aspen Lodge…