Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 04 August 2026 10:41
City bike paths getting upgrades
Work is well underway on upgrades to the City’s Active Transportation Route along Mountain Road North. Three blocks of the bike path - from River Avenue to Davidson Avenue - are being moved from the roadway onto a widened sidewalk following the boulevard.The city’s focus on active transportation reflects a…
Tuesday, 04 August 2026 10:39
Dauphin Fire Department kept busy in the summer heat
Dauphin Fire Department (DFD) was on the scene of a blaze last Wednesday, later determined to be suspicious in nature.Shortly after 9 a.m., DFD was dispatched for a report of smoke coming from a residence north of the city along Hwy. 20.Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke coming from a window…
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 09:46
City council agrees to new day care funding agreement
Dauphin city councillors got together for their only meeting of July last week.Added to taxesCouncillors opted to add two outstanding water accounts to the tax rolls in the amount of $334.44. That total is comprised of $206.80 outstanding at 224 5th Ave. SW and $127.64 at 7 Jackson St.In both…
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 09:44
Hospital rehabilitation is underway, but complicated
Getting Dauphin Regional Health Centre back up and running is not as simple as plugging in a generator and firing up the x-ray machines.Prairie Mountain Health CEO Treena Slate said all systems in the hospital are intertwined and operating such a facility requires a significant amount of power. “The medical…
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 09:38
Police seek public’s assistance in ATM theft
On July 13, at approximately 4:50 a.m., RCMP responded to a commercial alarm that was triggered at a business on the 1400 block of Main Street South in Dauphin.Officers went to the scene and learned two individuals had driven up to the business in an orange utility task vehicle (UTV)…
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 09:36
Future flood fights: City council explores mitigation options
The City of Dauphin is looking for ways to mitigate the damage if the flooding experienced in the community at the beginning of July should ever happen again.At their regular meeting July 13, Dauphin councillors discussed ways to lessen the effects of the Vermillion River on the community in the…
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 10:56
CNUF board cancels 2026 festival
The lack of a medical facility has led to the cancellation of this year’s Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, just three weeks before it was set to take place.The CNUF board made the announcement in a press release, Thursday evening, noting the festival site itself was not affected by the floodingThe…
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 10:55
Former Dauphin mayor, MP facing firearms charges
A former Dauphin mayor and local member of Parliament is facing several charges in connection with a months-long investigation into firearms trafficking.Inky Mark was charged following the execution of two search warrants, July 7, obtained as part of an investigation of RM of Dauphin resident Wilfred Kachurowski, 73, who was…
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 11:27
Local businesses get Hwy. 5 bridge reopened during flood
Last week’s flooding in the Parkland resulted in numerous washouts to roads and bridges within the region.The bridge over the Wilson River on Hwy. 5 between Dauphin and Gilbert Plains was damaged in the flooding, but was quickly repaired thanks to Reit-Syd Equipment Ltd. of Dauphin and Stirling Aggregates.Manitoba Infrastructure…
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 11:25
Water levels lowering, damage being assessed
The water came quickly, receded almost as fast, and left in its wake a path of destruction, which included a long list of provincial infrastructure, municipal assets and private property.Across the Parkland people woke up on Canada Day to swollen rivers and creeks, overland flooding and flooded basements, courtesy of…
Wednesday, 01 July 2026 12:04
Travel advisory issed by RM of Dauphin
Due to rapidly rising water levels along rivers and deteriorating conditions throughout the municipality, residents are strongly advised not to travel on any municipal roads unless absolutely necessary. Conditions are changing quickly, and many roads may be unsafe or impassable. Please be aware that not all road closures and hazards…
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 13:59
Residents asked to reduce water usage
Due to the significant rainfall, the City of Dauphin's wastewater system has reached capacity.Although all lift stations and pumps are operating as designed, they cannot keep up with the volume of water entering the system.Residents are being asked to reduce water use until further notice immediately. Your co-operation is critical…
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 10:38
RM of Dauphin declares State of Emergency
On June 30, att 9:40 a.m., the Rural Municipality of Dauphin declared a State of Local Emergency due to significant and unprecedented rainfall causing overland flooding.Public Works crews are actively monitoring the situation and responding to calls as they are received.We caution our residents not to cross flooded roads and…
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 10:34
Countryfest dodges weather, packs the stands
Although Sunday’s headline show was shutdown early due to an emergency weather alert, it was another successful Dauphin’s Countryfest and president Duane McMaster couldn’t be happier.McMaster said this year’s ticket sales were stronger than last year, although the final numbers have yet to be tabulated.“More than twice as many tickets…
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 10:30
Fair a chance for community, agriculture to reconnect: Panko
George Panko can not help but be impressed with the community’s connection to agriculture and how that connection manifests itself into the incredible support received by the Dauphin Agricultural Society (DAS) at its annual fair and exhibition.The DAS president reflected on that support as the 2026 fair wound down around…