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Tuesday, 12 April 2022 08:12
Contributing to the cause
Lions Club president Hugh Lintick, left, and Lion Ted Wojtowicz, right, presented Al Gray, chair of the fund-raising committee, with a cheque for $1,000 for the Airport Memorial 80th Anniversary project. The project aims to commemorate Dauphin’s contribution to the second world war with memorials at Riverside Cemetery and the…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 08:11
Hitting the stage
Singer-songwriter Kolby Clunas took to the stage in the Old Fire Hall at the Watson Arts Centre, Friday, performing in front of a small, but appreciative audience. The next show at the Old Fire Hall will be an Open Mic Night, Thursday, beginning at 7 p.m., with host Gary Procyshyn.
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:55
Agassiz once considered the Banff of the Prairies
By Ed StozekFor the Herald For close to 40 years downhill ski enthusiasts enjoyed their favourite winter pastime at the Mount Agassiz Ski Resort. Located eight miles west of McCreary, the National Parks Branch began developing the site in 1958-59. The site’s name was appropriate as the hill was at…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:47
Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund captures public’s attention
Support for the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund has been tremendous. The fund has raised more than $100,000 in cash so far. “Right now we’ve contacted the federal government, the provincial government the Ukrainian Canadian Congress to give us a list of names and contact information of families that are wishing…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:46
Something for everyone
The 33rd annual gun and hobby show was held at the Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium, Saturday and Sunday. Featuring about 85 tables full of displays, there was something of interest for everyone who walked through the doors.
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:38
Welcoming spring
The Watson Arts Centre hosted a Hello Spring Market, Saturday. The market saw more than 25 home-based businesses and makers offering their wares to interested patrons.
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:11
Furry friend funds
On Mar. 21, the Gilbert Plains branch of Western Financial Group was able to donate $5,000 to the Parkland Humane Society. Pictured, from left, is Kristen Rubeniuk, Peanut, Dawn Fillion, Nancy Beattie and PHS volunteer Denise Penrose. The donation was made available through the Western Financial Group’s charitable arm, The…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:08
A helping hand
The women of the Fork River Women’s Institute recently made a donation of cash and hygiene items to the Parkland Crisis Center and Women’s Shelter. Pictured are Amanda of the Crisis Center, and Marilyn Kippen, Lorna DeVos and Emily Pylypchuk of the Fork River WI. The ladies of the WI…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:06
MVTA issues challenge
From left, Can Bennet, public relations chair for Mountain View Teachers Association, and MVTA president Chance Henderson recently presented a cheque for $1,500 to Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre and Museum president Jim Perchaluk and Selo Ukraine board member Larry Hrytsay, as Don Tarrant, owner of Reit-Syd Equipment looks on. MVTA…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:51
MVSD sets 2022-23 budget
Ratepayers in the Mountain View School Division (MVSD) will see a slight reduction in their tax bills as the board of trustees passed a 2022-23 budget focused on the learner and the learning environment, with a special emphasis on the classroom. While this year’s budget saw an increase of almost…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:48
Showing off their talent
The Old Fire Hall at the Watson Arts Centre hosted another Open Mic Night, Friday. The event drew a full house, with several acts taking to the mic to put their talent on display. The next show in the Old Fire Hall will see Kolby Clunas perform, Apr. 8, at…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 08:14
The mail must go through, no matter what
Jack and Edna Secord took over the six rural mail routes operated by Cliff Norton on Oct. 1, 1949. On that day they were at the post office at 6:45 a.m. sorting and tying the mail into bundles for easier handling and loading it into the car for the morning…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 08:12
Injecting a little “Indigenous” into city art
Dauphin resident and ABsoluteORIGINAL artist, Patrick Paul, has been working on bringing more Indigenous art to Dauphin to help represent Indigenous people in the community. He realized the need for more Indigenous representation in Dauphin, after he saw there was not much in the way of Indigenous art in the…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:58
In support of Ukraine
The Dauphin Multi-purpose Senior Centre hosted a fund-raising perogy dinner, Mar. 24, with proceeds going to the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund. About 135 people, split into two sittings, enjoyed a meal of six perogies, kolbasa, coleslaw, dessert and tea or coffee for $25.
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:43
Return to the Hill
Doc Walker headlined Dauphin’s Countryfest Return to the Hill Celebration tour in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd, Friday at the Watson Arts Centre. With Don Amero opening the show, the tour included stops in Portage, Dauphin, Brandon, Neepawa and Yorkton.