Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 07:43
Help arrives from Philippines
Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) recently welcomed four more new Filipino health-care workers, some with family members, who were recruited earlier as part of Manitoba’s Philippines Recruitment Initiative earlier this year. The new arrivals landed at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, Nov. 28. They were understandably tired but excited for the next…
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 07:40
DDCF celebrates philanthropy
After a lengthy time not being able to gather the community together, the Dauphin and District Community Foundation hosted a special luncheon, Dec. 15, to announce grant recipients from its fall intake and the Philanthropist of the Year. Jason Beyette was honoured as Philanthropist of the Year, in part for…
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 08:07
AMM always a positive trip for councillors
Dauphin city councillors are back from the fall Association of Manitoba Municipalities convention in Brandon and, as always, the event was well worth the hotel bill, mayor David Bosiak said. In particular, the Cities Caucus meeting gave Bosiak some perspective on how stable things are in Dauphin compared to some…
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 08:05
City looking for water rate increase
In an effort to not get caught without an umbrella, the City of Dauphin is approaching the Public Utilities Board about a possible increase in its water and sewer rates. Mayor David Bosiak said the city has been receiving hints from provincial agencies such as the Manitoba Water Services Board.…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 07:20
FD calls down slightly in 2023
Dauphin Fire Department has been less busy so far in 2023 compared to the same period last year and fire chief Cam Abrey is okay with that. Between Jan. 1 to Oct 31, the department responded to 201 calls compared to 206 during the same period last year, Abrey told…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 07:17
Urban highway snow clearing back in the hands of City crews
The Province of Manitoba and the City of Dauphin have once again come to terms with regards to snow clearing on provincially-owned roads in the community. Mike VanAlstyne, director of Public Works and Operations, said the province approached Dauphin with a lump sum offer of $50,000 to provide winter maintenance…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 07:12
Group forms to tackle weed problem in Dauphin Lake
Dauphin Lake is facing a health crisis, but it just might make it through the challenging time with a little help from its friends. A group, Friends of Dauphin Lake, has been formed to address health and vitality issues facing the water body with an eye to ensuring its future…
Friday, 01 December 2023 11:16
Submit your holiday recipes!
CALLING ALL COOKS!We at the Dauphin Herald want YOU to submit your awesome holiday recipes so we can share them with everyone in the Parkland this holiday season! We're looking for anything from desserts to sides to drinks and more!Email yours to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and it could end up in our…
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 08:24
RIDE program returns without its founder
The Dauphin Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program is gearing up for its 31st year of getting people home safely during the holiday season. Started by the late John Shuttleworth and RCMP Sgt. Ron Marlin, the program was the first of its kind in Manitoba and led the way for…
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 07:43
DDCF smiling over new holiday cookie campaign
Canadians are familiar with the annual Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign, held each spring for the past 25 years or more. And now they will be able to add a little smile to their holidays as the iconic Canadian restaurant is holding its first-ever Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign. And locally,…
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 07:41
New pumper...more versatility for DFD
Fire protection is one of the most important services a municipality can provide to its residents. It is also one of the most expensive. The City and RM of Dauphin recently approved the purchase of a new pumper truck for the Dauphin Fire Department, but the $828,447.90 price tag might…
Tuesday, 07 November 2023 07:28
Firefighters, supporters gather for annual Ball
The longest running social in Dauphin was held, Saturday, as the Dauphin Fire Fighters Association hosted its 122nd Fire Fighters’ Ball. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Jack Carey Memorial Fire Fighter of the Year Award to Jordon Steiner. In his remarks introducing Steiner, Dauphin fire…
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 07:25
Countryfest announces first acts for 2024
Dauphin’s Countryfest, has announced its first round of performers for 2024. And with some of the biggest acts from throughout country music history set to take the stage, organizers say the 35th anniversary festival will take those in attendance on a nostalgic journey back to the roots of Countryfest, featuring…
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 07:20
RCMP initiating an important conversation with the community
Dauphin RCMP would like to have a conversation with the community. And to begin the dialogue, a Community Policing Town Hall has been scheduled for the Aspen Lodge in the Parkland Recreation Complex, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. “The detachment has not been able to actually just have a discussion…
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 07:18
City part of annual testing campaign
Dauphin is one of 30 communities across Canada taking part in this year’s 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge through Take Action on Radon and BC Lung. Targetting communities where radon testing has thus far been limited, but where there is a potential for homes to have elevated radon levels, the…