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 family, making the recognition even more meaningful.

The Member Statement is as follows:

Honourable Speaker,

I rise today to recognize an outstanding educator and community leader Darcy Malcolm of Ebb and Flow First Nation.

Darcy’s inspiring journey is one of purpose and belief in the power of education.

After high school graduation, he worked for several years in construction with his father, before finding his calling in 1999 as an educational assistant at Ebb and Flow School.

While working full-time, he pursued his own education through Brandon University’s PENT program, overcoming personal challenges, including supporting his son through a serious illness.

In 2008, he earned both a Bachelor of General Studies and a Bachelor of Education, reflecting his determination and dedication.

Darcy has served as a teacher, guidance counsellor, principal, and now Director of Education for Ebb and Flow First Nation, leading major school infrastructure projects and creating opportunities for students.

He champions First Nations culture and language, ensuring Indigenous students feel seen, valued, and proud.

In 2015, Darcy suffered a major heart attack. With the support of an Elder and cultural ceremonies, he began a journey of healing, including traditional medicines and the Pow Wow Circle.

Darcy is a respected Pow Wow emcee across Treaty 2 and Treaty 4, using his voice to bring people together through culture and community.

He believes these traditional practices helped him heal and shaped the person he is today.

His life reflects the true spirit of education.

He leads with humility and belief that we succeed together, through a team approach.

Please join me in recognizing Darcy Malcolm.

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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 which will be co-ordinated, shared and widely promoted by the City in advance of the event.

To register,  visit www.dauphin.ca/p/community-wide-yard-sale, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 204-622-3218.

Registration is free with the deadline set for May 22, 4:30 p.m. Cancellations must also be received by that deadline.

Sale hours have been set between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and participants are encouraged to plan for these hours for consistency.

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 Conservatives designated Bill 13, The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act, last week because they say the proposed changes are anti-tenant and will lead to the deterioration of rental housing stock across the province.

Designating Bill 13 will hold the legislation over until the fall, allowing Manitobans, industry experts and renters more time to consult and consider amendments, said Borderland MLA Josh Guenter, PC critic for Residential Tenancies.

“We are standing up for tenants. This legislation will lead to the deterioration of rental housing stock across Manitoba,” Guenter said.

“This anti-tenant bill will reduce investment in rental units, decrease the number of available units, and lead to higher rents.”

The proposed changes reduce the claimable portion of capital expenses in above-guideline rent increase applications to 50 per cent. That means that a landlord who spends $100,000 fixing a roof or replacing flooring would only be able to recoup $50,000. The monthly rent-control exemption threshold would also rise from $1,670 to $2,000.

The PCs have also designated Bill 21 under which the scope of regulated water systems is expanded, potentially capturing water sources that are not traditional drinking water supplies, including multi-user wells, agricultural bulk fill sites, and community-access wells used for non-potable purposes, said La Vérendrye MLA Konrad Narth, critic for Agriculture and Economic Development.

“This is government overreach, plain and simple,” Narth said, citing serious concerns that the legislation represents government overreach, is disconnected from rural realities and is not grounded in a practical, science-based approach to water safety.

“This bill applies a one-size-fits-all approach that ignores how water systems actually operate in rural Manitoba.”

The legislation also lacks practical flexibility and does not clearly allow for common-sense solutions, such as non-potable designations with proper signage or exemptions for agricultural and emergency use, he added.

PCs also raised concerns about the financial and operational impacts on rural communities, including farms, Hutterite colonies, municipalities, and emergency services, noting that there is no clear plan for how new requirements would be implemented or supported.

A third piece of legislation, The Apprenticeship and Certification Amendment Act, was also designated as an “NDP overreach”, said Guenter, critic for Labour.

Bill 47 would require skilled tradespeople to provide their personal information, certification and qualifications to an online public registry.

The NDP, Guenter  said, failed to consult construction organizations across Manitoba when they introduced the Manitoba Jobs Agreement and the Online Apprenticeship Certification Registry.

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 to clinch first place in the round-robin, setting up a rematch with Russell in the final, which the Vipers won, 25-11 and 25-13.

The Vipers were in Portage, this past weekend, to take part in a 14U tournament, opening with a 25-21 and 25-16 win over Skyline of Winnipeg.

After a 16-25 and 18-25 loss to Winnipeg’s Impact U14 Purple, Parkland beat the Impact 13U team, 25-5 and 25-11.

In the semifinals, the Vipers got their revenge on Impact 14U Purple, with a 21-25, 25-17 and 15-9 win to advance to the final, where they lost to Impact 14U Black, 19-25 and 18-25 to finish second.

The 14U Parkland Vipers attended the WinMan tournament this past weekend.

The Vipers took the WinMan Storm to three sets, losing, 15-25, 25-18 and 12-15, before rebounding to beat Offspeed Red, 25-20 and 25-15.

A straight-set victory over Seven Oaks Surge put the Vipers in second place in their pool, setting up a match with Phoenix to open the playoffs.

After dropping the first set, the Vipers battled back to win in three sets to advance to the quarterfinals.

Parkland lost in straight sets to Power in that quarterfinal match, setting up a final match with Skyline.

Despite playing well, the Vipers ran out of gas, losing in three sets to finish sixth out of 16 teams.

Parkland communities are on heightened alert after the province updated it spring flooding outlooks indicated an increased risk of overland flooding in the area.

Flood risk remains moderate to low elsewhere in the province.

The elevated risk is due to significantly above normal snowpack, a delayed spring melt and an increased likelihood of rapid runoff combined with spring precipitation.

Temperatures are expected to remain near zero through mid April, delaying the start of snowmelt and increasing the potential for a rapid, concentrated spring runoff period once melting begins.

In the Parkland, there is an elevated risk of overland flooding as temperatures are expected to rise above 10C in the coming days. Overland flooding can occur when rising temperatures trigger rapid snowmelt while ditches, culverts and drainage channels remain partially frozen or obstructed.

Spring flood risk remains high for the Interlake’s Fisher River basin, with elevated flood potential throughout the basin. Depending on weather conditions, peak flows are expected to reach levels similar to those observed during the 2014 spring flood, but if the melt happens faster, flows could approach levels seen during the 2022 flood, which were about two feet higher than 2014.

Based on the elevated flood risk, the province has arranged for tens of thousands of sandbags to be delivered to Peguis First Nation and surrounding communities.

In addition, provincial volunteers have been mobilized and are working with the community to begin preparations to protect homes at risk.

The province has provided regular updates to potentially impacted communities and remains committed to providing ongoing support to affected communities.

A Skownan man remains in custody after crashing a stolen taxi into the Dauphin RCMP Detachment.

In the early morning hours of Apr 4, police responded to a report of a stolen taxi cab.

Officers learned the suspect had gotten into the cab and was driven to a city hotel, then refused to pay his fare. The cab driver then got out of the cab and asked the suspect to exit the vehicle. Instead, the suspect jumped into the cab’s front seat and drove away.

The vehicle was located by patrolling officers at 5:30 a.m., with the driver refusing to pull over and speeding away.

At 5:40 a.m., officers saw the taxi stopped in the Dauphin RCMP detachment’s parking lot. As officers approached, the cab sped away again, only to return a short time later.

The taxi was then boxed in by officers and the suspect was safely taken into custody.

During the incident, the cab collided with the detachment’s wheelchair ramp, causing significant damage to both the ramp and vehicle.

Dalton Roussin, 32, has been charged with theft of a vehicle, flight from peace officer and two counts of mischief over $5,000.

For more, read this week’s edition of the Dauphin Herald.