Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 07:22
Indigenous student finds her political voice in fashion project
A former Dauphin resident now going to school in the United Kingdom is making her mark in the fashion world. Amelia Rempel is originally from Portage and moved to Dauphin, last year. When she was 15, Rempel entered the cosplay community, meeting a lot of people who are creative in…
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 07:13
Weather a boon for 2023 harvest season
Good weather, for the most part, has producers in the northwest region over the hump when it comes to getting the 2023 crop in the bin. Although most of the region has received frost - with some damage evident in corn and soybean crops, depending on the stage of crops…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 07:32
Open doors
Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation (DNRC) made it official with the unveiling of its new logo and facility during an open house, last Thursday. The grand opening of the facility located at the former Dauphin First United Church was postponed earlier this summer following the bus crash at Carberry, June 15.…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 07:31
Brewing up a success
Obsolete Brewing Company hosted its grand opening, Saturday, for an appreciative crowd. The day included entertainment by Kyle Nault, Marc Clement and Ethan Drory, as well as a bouncy castle and Mariachi Mexican Tacos and Cantina food truck. The company offers 16 beer options, two beer cocktails and four non-alcoholic…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 07:29
Union requests a conciliator to move negotiations forward
As the strike by Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) employees stretches into its third week, the Manitoba Government Employees Union (MGEU) is asking for a conciliator to be brought in to end the job action. At a news conference last week MGEU president Kyle Ross indicated a conciliator was instrumental in…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 07:28
A quick once over
Mike VanAlstyne, Dauphin’s director of Public Works and Operations, right, checks out the progress of crews from Maple Leaf Construction as they put new curbs and gutters in place on First Avenue Northeast. Getting that infrastructure reconstructed is the first step towards a new sidewalk and reopening the street to…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 07:25
NDP leader adresses rural issues a local townhall
NDP leader Wab Kinew promised to improve conditions for producers when it comes to Crown lands at a town hall meeting in Dauphin, Saturday. More than 60 people heard Kinew promise to reinstate unit transfers and make investment in Crown lands more affordable for producers. “We want to improve dramatically…
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 07:44
What you need to know as election campaign officially gets underway
The writ has officially dropped to send Manitobans to the polls. Premier Heather Stefanson visited Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville, last Tuesday to kick off Manitoba’s 43rd provincial general election with polling day set for, Oct. 3. As of press time there are two registered candidates in the Dauphin electoral district.…
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 07:42
Power of the pedal
MS Bike Riding Mountain made its triumphant post-COVID return this past weekend, but with a twist. Rather than beginning in Dauphin and proceeding to Clear Lake on day one with a return to Dauphin on day two, the event involved a looped course beginning and ending at Elkhorn Ranch in…
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 07:04
Infrastructure renewal
Public Works crews work at ripping up the sidewalk, curb and gutter along a block of First Avenue Northeast in anticipation of Maple Leaf Construction arriving in town with its curb and gutter machine. The construction company will add the work to its list, which includes new curb and gutters…
Tuesday, 05 September 2023 08:36
Province plans paving project
The Province is preparing to do a little road work in the City of Dauphin. According to a call for bids, milling and pavement overlay is planned for this fall on First Avenue Northeast from Main Street to Fourth Street Northeast, as well as on River Avenue from the courthouse…
Tuesday, 05 September 2023 08:32
The bear necessities . . . avoid contact if possible
Residents at Kinsmen Villa had a special visitor last week when a wayward black bear decided to use a tree outside the Sixth Avenue Northwest apartment block for a late morning nap. It is that time of year when bears are on tour looking for that last bit food to…
Tuesday, 05 September 2023 08:30
Take a book . . . leave a book
Users of the Northgate Trail system will notice an addition to the site, courtesy of a Dauphin student. Anya Jackson attends university in Saskatoon, where she has seen a lot of free libraries, cubicles in which books are stored for anyone to take and read. “I’ve been wanting to do…
Tuesday, 05 September 2023 08:19
New committee struck to explore transportation
The need for some form of affordable, accessible public transportation has long been a topic of debate in Dauphin. And that conversation has arisen once again, prompting the Dauphin Neighborhood Renewal Corporation (DNRC) to take action by way of facilitating a stakeholders meeting. “From a board’s perspective, and a staff…
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:55
Election 2023? Mayor hopes for improved relationship
While the promise of a new Community Centre for Justice by NDP leader Wan Kinew is encouraging, Dauphin mayor David Bosiak is hoping for more from the upcoming provincial election. “I’m supportive of (Community Centre for Justice) from a sense of there was plans and everything done in their past…