Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 07:31
A fund-raising success
It may not have been the coldest night of the year, but it wasn’t far off. However, with windchills of -30C and below, it was enough to have Dauphin’s edition of the Coldest Night of the Year walk cancelled for this year. So instead, participants gathered in the back hall…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:59
Dauphin secures new daycare spaces through federal-provincial initiative
Dauphin will receive the lion’s share of 1,670 new child-care spaces in the two phases of the ready-to-move child-care project, a $94-million total investment from the governments of Canada and Manitoba. A total of 148 child-care spaces - the only ones announced for the Parkland - will be created in…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:52
Stars on ice
These young skaters rock out to the 1950s classic song “At the Hop” by Danny and the Juniors as part of Skate Dauphin’s Skating through the Decades ice show, Monday afternoon. The afternoon included three performances by provincial champion Breken Brezden, as well as other local performers and the entire…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:49
Rangers end season with dominant win
The Parkland Rangers ended the 2022-23 season with wins in five of their last seven games. The week began with an 11-0 loss to the league-leading Brandon Wheat Kings, Wednesday in Brandon. Luke Lepper recorded five assists for Brandon in their win, while Ethan Stewart had two goals and an…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:45
Kings, Pistons split home-and-home
The Dauphin Kings and Steinbach Pistons split a home-and-home weekend with each team winning on home ice. On Friday in front of 770 fans at Credit Union Place, the Kings scored a 6-4 victory, sparked by a two-goal performance from captain Owen Wareham. Hunter Degelman opened the scoring 2:36 into…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:45
Tournament season ends
Dauphin hosted its final two minor hockey tournaments over the weekend, with 13 teams joining the host Dauphin Kings Gold and Silver teams. The Swan Valley Stampeders won the Dauphin Home Hardware Gold Showdown, while the Carman Cougars won the Dauphin McDonald’s Silver Division.
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:43
Learning from the best
Two-time world champion and Olympic champion Jill Officer was on hand to lend her expertise, Saturday, to local junior curlers as part of Curl Manitoba’s Junior High Performance Program. Here, Officer watches video of each junior curler’s delivery technique.
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:41
Guest speaker
Chief David Ledoux of Gambler First Nation was the guest speaker at the second Parkland Chamber of Commerce luncheon series, Feb. 14. Chief Ledoux spoke about economic development and the changes that follow as a result. The next luncheon will be the Chamber’s Appreciation Dinner, Mar. 14.
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:38
Breakfast greetings
The leader of the People’s Party of Canada, Maxime Bernier, was in Dauphin Friday morning to speak with local supporters, followed by a pancake breakfast. Bernier shared his thoughts on the pandemic restrictions, the political divisiveness created by the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives, immigration, the growth of the PPC and…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:37
Nominees announced for chamber awards
The nominees for the Parkland Chamber of Commerce’s annual appreciation awards have been announced. Nominated in the Business Person of the Year category are Marion Pernarowski, Angela Kotyk, Kathy McLennan and Brenna Haverluck. Young Entrepreneur of the Year nominees include Kara Braschuk of Parks Edge Physiotherapy, Gabrielle Carriere of Hair…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:36
Louis Riel Day fun
The temperatures were cool but the skies were bright as large crowds gathered at Fort Dauphin Museum to celebrate Louis Riel Day, Monday. Sponsored by the Northwest Metis Council, the day featured all sorts of fun such as dog sled rides, an opportunity to try out fat bikes and snowshoes…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:33
Celebrating the past
Students at Ecole Macneill celebrated French Canadian culture with Voyageur Days, last week, culminating with a tug-of-war, Friday. The week was filled with activities, song, dance, games and bannock.
Tuesday, 14 February 2023 07:54
Hitting the hardcourt
The Parkland Vipers 14U girls club volleyball team swept a five-set exhibition match with South Mountain, Sunday at the DRCSS. The Vipers won the match, 25-0, 25-10, 25-11, 25-12 and 25-16. Also on Sunday, the Roblin Predators beat the Vipers 15U team in five sets, 25-15, 19-25, 25-20, 13-25 and…
Tuesday, 14 February 2023 07:53
Rangers relishing spoiler role, knock Interlake out of playoff spot
The Parkland Rangers played the role of spoiler over the weekend at the expense of the Interlake Lightning. The Rangers began the week by scoring an 8-5 win over the Yellowhead Chiefs, Tuesday in Dauphin, keeping Yellowhead from moving ahead of the Winnipeg Thrashers and into fifth place. On Saturday…
Tuesday, 14 February 2023 07:51
Kings tied for second in West Divison after weekend split
In the ever changing landscape of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s MGEU West Division, the Dauphin Kings find themselves tied for second place after losing two of three games last week. Dauphin dropped a 2-1 decision to the Virden Oil Capitals, Tuesday in Virden, before Marko Belak made 28 saves…