Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 14 March 2023 07:37
Budget 2023 charts a course in the proper direction: Michaleski
The Manitoba government presented its financial plan for 2023, leaning heavily on a strong economy to deliver $1.8 billion in affordability and tax measures along with an investment of $2 billion in vital programs and services. “The theme of this budget was historic help and that’s really what the government…
Tuesday, 14 March 2023 07:35
Search and rescue exercise to take to the skies, trails of the Dauphin area
Search and rescue specialists will hone their skills at a special training exercise in Dauphin, this weekend. Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) will hold a Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) in the Dauphin area, Mar. 18. The Dauphin SAREX 2023 participants include the Canadian Air Force’s 435 Squadron…
Monday, 13 March 2023 09:53
Join Dauphin Citizens on Patrol
The Dauphin Citizens on Patrol is out and actively being the extra eyes and ears for our community. If you are at least 18 years of age and want a feeling of personal satisfaction knowing you are proactively improving safety in your community, consider volunteering today. Contact Frank Giesbrecht at…
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 07:51
Clippers advance, prep for provincials
The Dauphin Clippers advanced to the Westman High School Hockey League semifinals with a two-game sweep over the Glenboro/Carberry/Baldur Wildcats in their best-of-three quarterfinal series. Tyron Sweetman scored twice to lead Dauphin to a 5-3 win in game one, Feb. 28 in Dauphin. Jake Kuzmiak, Trayden Guiboche and Braydyn Paskaruk…
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 07:49
Parkland teams strike gold at provincials
Several Parkland minor hockey teams won medals at provincials this past weekend. The host Grand Plains Hawks won gold at the Female U13 Rural B Provincials in Grandview, Sunday, scoring a 4-0 victory over Stonewall, with every goal coming in the third period. Connelly McDonald scored twice, while Tori Luhowy…
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 07:48
Forsyth wins men’s spiel
Kyle Forsyth topped the field at the Dauphin Men’s Bonspiel, presented by Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy, over the weekend. Forsyth and his team of Jarvis Whyte, Trent Hill and Cody Hill won the championship event, sponsored by Embroidery by Design, beating Dave Marohn in the final. Rob Rempel was third and…
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 07:46
Kings move back into playoff position
The Dauphin Kings moved back into a playoff position following a split of a home-and-home with the first-year Niverville Nighthawks. Niverville scored a controversial 3-2 shootout win, Friday in Dauphin. In the five-minute overtime, the Kings thought they had scored the winning goal, but the referee had blown the play…
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 07:40
False alarm calls continue to plague DFD, says chief
False alarms continued to haunt the Dauphin Fire Department in 2022. Fire Chief Cam Abrey singled out the call category in his first report to Dauphin city council since the municipal election last fall. Throughout the year the department responded to 236 calls, an increase of 17.5 per cent over…
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 07:39
MMF discusses treaty with area citizens
The Northwest Métis Region hosted a consultation meeting with its citizens regarding the Red River Métis Self-government Recognition and Implementation Treaty, Saturday in Dauphin. The meeting gave Métis citizens as chance to add their input to the coming changes as a result of the Treaty, which was agreed to in…
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 07:47
Kings drop to fifth in ultra competitive West Division
A three-game losing skid has the Dauphin Kings on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff race in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s MGEU West Division. Dauphin lost both ends of a home-and-home with the Virden Oil Capitals, beginning with a 4-1 setback at Credit Union Place…
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 07:46
On your mark...
About 80 snowmobile enthusiasts braved the cold and windy conditions, Saturday, at the SKO Club drag races. There were nine race classes, including a kids class for 120 and 200 stock, with a 100 per cent payout, as well as first and second place trophies for all stock, improved and…
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 07:42
Winnipegosis residents become community’s newest Canadians
WinnipegosisBy Alice Sahulka The Winnipegosis and District Health Centre (WDHC) board of directors would like to congratulate Dr. Alison Carleton and Cyndie Blythe on becoming Canadian citizens on Feb 21. The couple participated in their citizenship ceremony via Zoom, reciting their oath, cutting up their permanent residence card and singing…
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 07:41
“Lost for five days” draws many to the radio
By Ed StozekFor the Herald Radio was an integral part in the lives of rural and urban residents. When my parents got electricity on their farm in 1954, a brown tube radio was purchased for $20 and it replaced the old existing battery-operated radio. As a result, more time was…
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 07:37
Vigil marks solemn anniversary
Dauphin was one of more than 50 communities across the country to recognize the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine with a candlelight vigil, Friday evening. After an opening prayer, Ukraine’s national anthem was sung by a local folk singing group. Various dignitaries spoke to the crowd of about…
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 07:35
Funding hike offers City some latitude
After freezing municipal operating grants for seven years, the Manitoba government has announced an increase in the annual basket funding it provides municipalities to help fund their operations. And while the exact impact of the 28 per cent increase for the City of Dauphin remains to be seen, it is…