Dauphin Herald
Wednesday, 06 May 2026 09:42
Clippers dominant in season openers on the pitch
It was a dominant start for the Dauphin Clippers rugby teams, last week. The Clippers girls handily beat the Crocus Plains Plainsmen, 80-0, while the Clippers Green boys beat the Plainsmen, 53-0. Kiersten Vandekerckhove led the way for the girls with three tries and five converts, while Felicity Sahulka also…
Wednesday, 06 May 2026 09:42
Kates Outlaw celebration set for the CUP
Kates Outlaw has a new album coming out soon and will celebrate with an album release party, June 6, at Credit Union Place. Echo of the Engines will feature 10 songs and fans can expect to hear a bit of a different sound from the band. “It’s mostly a whole…
Wednesday, 06 May 2026 09:40
MLA honours Malcolm’s leadership
Dauphin MLA Ron Kostyshyn took an opportunity to recognize a leader in education in the Manitoba Legislature recently. On Apr. 23, 2 Kostyshyn, shared a member’s statment honouring Darcy Malcolm of Ebb and Flow First Nation for his outstanding leadership in education. Malcolm was present and was joined by his…
Wednesday, 06 May 2026 09:39
City adds to tax take to keep moving forward
Not surprisingly, Dauphin residents can expect to see a slight increase in their property tax bills for 2026. At a special meeting last night, council began the process of adopting the financial plan, which includes a five per cent increase over last year. The 2026 mill rate of 19.021 is…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 13:49
School rugby programs a first in Manitoba
The Parkland Pirates rugby program has partnered with Rugby Canada to bring rugby into local schools for students in Grades 4 and 5. Codi Harrigan has been running clinics in the five elementary schools in Dauphin, as well as in Grandview, after receiving a bursary from Rugby Canada, “That’s something…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 13:48
High hopes dashed at provincials
They entered provincials in Winnipeg this past weekend with high hopes, but in the end the Parkland Vipers 13U girls volleyball team had to settle for a 13th place finish out of 32 teams. The Vipers opened the tournament with a 25-19 and 25-16 win over the Winnipeg Bandits and…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 13:48
Community Yard Sale registration window open now
People wanting to pass along some of their treasures to their neighbours are now able to register for the second annual Community-Wide Yard Sale, set for May 30. City residents are invited to host a yard sale at their property and be included on the official community-wide yard sale map…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 13:47
Unexpected safety grant backstops City plans for patrol
Dauphin was included in a recent $1.1 million provincial investment meant to strengthen community safety in several municipalities across Manitoba as part of its Safer Neighborhoods, Safer Downtowns Public Safety Strategy. In what Mayor David Bosiak referred to as a pleasant surprise, the City will receive $200,000 to help support…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 13:46
More weapons charges levelled against local man
A Dauphin man out on bail awaiting trial in the United States connected to the theft of a handgun is facing additional charges following a search of his residence by RCMP. Wilfred Kachurowski, 73, has been charged with seven firearms and gun smuggling related offences, including weapons trafficking, importing weapons…
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 13:58
Search for new coach, GM begins as Kings, Hedley part ways
The Dauphin Kings will have a new face behind the bench next season after mutually parting ways with Doug Hedley. Kings interim president Bryan Romanow said the board decided it was time for a change. “And we basically mutually agreed to separate,” he said. The Kings are now taking applications…
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 13:57
Council draws attention to climate change through Earth Day proclamation
Recognizing that climate change represents the greatest challenge to the future of humanity and the life support systems that make the earth habitable, Dauphin city council kicked off its Apr. 13 regular meeting by proclaiming Apr. 22 as Earth Day. The proclamation notes municipal governments have a firsthand understanding of…
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 13:57
PCs designate bills to hold over
Manitoba’s official oppositions has exercised its option of delaying some government legislation they feel needs to be more fully considered. Each spring, the opposition can designate up to five bills to be carried over to the fall sitting of the Legislature, allowing additional time for review and consultation. The Progressive…
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 13:56
Under one roof
With more than 130 vendors and large crowds throughout the weekend, the Dauphin’s Countryfest Business Expo was a great success. Business Expo chair Natalie Haslund, who also serves as beverage services chair for Countryfest, was pleased with the number of vendors for this year’s event. “There was probably an extra…
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 14:17
U13 Vipers hitting the podium
The 13U Parkland Vipers are finding success on the hardcourt. The Vipers won an exhibition tournament, Apr. 5, in Russell. In their first match, the Vipers defeated the Brandon Bandits, 25-10 and 25-10, then beat Club West, 25-14 and 25-9. Parkland then defeated the host Russell team, 25-17 and 25-11…
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 14:17
Parkland Pirates open some eyes on European trip
Two Parkland Pirates rugby teams recently returned from a trip to England and Wales, where they played games against local teams and did some sightseeing along the way. Organizing for the trip began two years ago, right after a team from the program returned from a trip to Ireland. Trip…