Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 07:40
Schur put Ukrainian community at the forefront of his creative works
Danny Schur, an Ethelbert native who was a staunch promoter of the immigrant experience through his creative works, has died of brain cancer. Schur was an avid composer and producer who was best known for honouring his heritage by putting the Ukrainian immigrant experience at the heart of his creations.…
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 07:38
Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund gets a boost from founder
After launching the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund with a $25,000 donation last year, Don Tarrant continued his strong support for the organization and the Ukrainian immigrants it sponsors with a further $25,000 gift last week. When things began last March, Tarrant said the idea was that two or three families…
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 07:36
MPs gather residents for a conversation on crime
Two federal legislators were in Dauphin last week for a conversation about crime. Specifically, Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa MP Dan Mazier and Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Frank Caputo were in town to highlight two private member’s bills focused on bail reform. “We’re going to have a conversation around bail reform, what that actually means…
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 07:31
Agreement clears way for development
For the three parties involved, there is hope the signing of a special document Apr. 14 at Dauphin City Hall is a milestone in a long, prosperous and respectful relationship. Minegoziibe Anishinabe (Pine Creek First Nation), Ka Ka Kwe Ke Je Ong (Ebb and Flow First Nation) and the City…
Tuesday, 11 April 2023 07:44
Prairie Mountain Health releases new five-year plan
Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has a new five-year Strategic Plan. The 2023-28 Strategic Plan outlines a “high-level vision” to help guide the organization in the coming years. The strategic road map identifies PMH’s four priorities aimed at building a healthier population and creating a quality, integrated and sustainable health system.…
Tuesday, 11 April 2023 07:42
Main Street South project delayed by landowner agreements
Unforeseen issues are threatening to delay the start of the Main Street South reconstruction project. The city needs to purchase land to construct its drainage structures prior to the project kicking off, mayor David Bosiak said. “There are still details that we still have to work on as a community…
Tuesday, 11 April 2023 07:39
Green bin collection start pushed back
Leave your green bins safely tucked away for the time being. The City of Dauphin has delayed the start of the 2023 yard waste collection program for two weeks. The program is now slated to begin the week of Apr. 24. “With the cold, most people wouldn’t have anything (to…
Tuesday, 11 April 2023 07:34
AMM attendance a positive for City
Dauphin city councillors and senior administrators attended the Association of Manitoba Municipalities Spring Convention in Winnipeg, last week. And even if they got nothing else out of the event, the Conference served to reinforce the idea that Dauphin is not alone in the challenges it is facing. “There was some…
Tuesday, 04 April 2023 07:51
Tragedy rocks community
A memorial has sprung up at the intersection in Gilbert Plains that was the site of a tragic accident which claimed the lives of four teenagers, last week. On Mar. 29, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Dauphin RCMP received numerous calls about a motor vehicle collision involving a semi-trailer and a…
Tuesday, 04 April 2023 07:03
Redefining affordable housing
Developer Gerry Wieler, left, and Dauphin Church of Christ Community Minister Wayne Olson, second from right, show off one of the new affordable housing units for rent on the Parkland Crossing grounds. The development includes four units which each measure 625 square feet and rent for $825 per month, including…
Tuesday, 28 March 2023 07:54
Seminar provides important information on fire dynamics and safety
Firefighters from around the Parkland and beyond were treated to some specialized training this past weekend thanks to the Dauphin Fire Department and the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic (WFPS). In separate sessions over the weekend, instructors from the Winnipeg service walked 80 participants through a scientific and evidentiary based firefighting curriculum…
Tuesday, 28 March 2023 07:52
Bridge work planned
The City of Dauphin owns exactly one bridge and will spend money this year to make sure the structure continues to carry traffic over the Vermillion River. An inspection of the Buckwold Bridge conducted several years ago determined repairs to the decking of the structure are required due to delamination…
Tuesday, 28 March 2023 07:51
Saying a prayer
Pine Creek First Nation, in partnership with Ebb and Flow First Nation, hosted a naming ceremony on the lot they own between McDonald’s and the Dollar Store, Mar. 20. Those in attendance said a prayer by the sacred fire before throwing some tobacco into the flames. An eight-lane gas bar,…
Tuesday, 21 March 2023 11:11
READ FREE: Dauphin Herald Spring Total Market Coverage
Ever wonder what the Dauphin Herald online papers look like? Ever thought about switching from your paper copy to an online edition? Now is your chance to check it out and see how you like it with the Dauphin Herald's Total Market Coverage for March 2023. Read below, enjoy!
Tuesday, 21 March 2023 07:58
Triplets rare . . . but not for Sliworsky cow
When it comes to cattle, it is reasonable to expect that one in every 105,000 births will result in triplets. Now those births might end with one or more of the calves dead, so having three healthy offspring cuts the odds in half or by two thirds. Now consider two…