Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 29 November 2022 07:30
City and RM representatives attend AMM
Dauphin’s new city and RM council attended its first Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) convention and city mayor David Bosiak thinks it was a worthwhile endeavour. Last week’s meeting, he said, provided a needed opportunity for newly-elected officials to network with provincial officials and bureaucrats, as well as other elected…
Tuesday, 29 November 2022 07:24
Stay fire safe through the holidays, the rest of winter
Winter is nearly upon us and, whether through festive holiday lighting, fireplaces, electrical heating units or cooking for family gatherings, the winter months frequently provide opportunity for exposure to fire hazards. This week is the Canada Safety Council’s National Home Fire Safety Week, centering on the theme of being proactive…
Tuesday, 29 November 2022 07:19
Time was right for RIDE’s return
For Sarah Shuttleworth, the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) is just too important to have it not operate for a third year in a row. So the granddaughter of program founder John Shuttleworth made a point of ensuring area residents have a safe way to get home after celebrating this…
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 07:40
GP Municipality dealing with misappropriation of more than $500,000
A criminal investigation is underway after money was discovered missing from the Gilbert Plains Municipality account. Reeve Jim Manchur said details of how the $514,571.86 was transfered out of the municipality’s account without council’s authorization are still being determined. “It happened over a series of time. We’re still getting the…
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 07:36
Philanthropists of the Year
The Dauphin and District Community Foundation (DDCF) hosted its Philanthropist of the Year and Giving Challenge Fund-raiser, Nov. 18, at the Aspen Lodge in the Parkland Recreation Complex. The 2021 Philanthropist of the Year Award went to Myles and Bonnie Haverluck, who moved back to Dauphin in 1979 and have…
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:41
Local contractor a big part of Ruttan Mine rehabilitation project
As part of this year’s budget, the provincial government invested an additional $50.7 million to further accelerate clean up of orphaned and abandoned mines at select sites across the province, while creating a new long-term care, maintenance and surveillance program for remediated sites. Through the Orphaned and Abandoned Mine Rehabilitation…
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:37
Commodity prices good for Kings’ fund-raiser
The Dauphin Kings agriculture project proved to be another success this year. Project co-ordinator Rae Csversko said a field of 78 acres in the Keld area was donated to the project last year, but because of the wet spring, it could not be seeded this year, leaving the local junior…
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:35
City council holds inaugural meeting
Dauphin’s new city council held its inaugural meeting, Nov. 6, after those successful in the recent municipal election took their oaths of office. Forming council are mayor David Bosiak and councillors Kathy Bellemare, Randy Daley, Christian Laughland, Ted Rea, Devin Shtykalo and Steve Sobering. Deputy-mayor Under provisions of the Manitoba…
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:33
Fusion Flow Zone opens at Northgate Trails
Representatives from the Derailleurs Bike Club and Fusion Credit Union gathered at the Northgate Trails, Nov. 8, to celebrate the completion of the Fusion Flow Zone. Located near the Selo Ukraina site, the Fusion Flow Zone is an elite-level five-km competition cycle trail that is part of the larger Northgate …
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:30
Countryfest announces performers
Dauphin’s Countryfest is getting ready for another successful edition of Canada’s longest running country music festival in 2023. Last week, Countryfest organizers announced the first round of artists who will perform at Selo Ukraina between June 30 and July 2, 2023. John Fogerty, Dierks Bentley, Walker Hayes, Tenille Townes, Tim…
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:29
9 PM Routine a big success
A program aimed at helping Dauphin residents get in the habit of securing their properties was a great success according to organizer Lisa Gaudet. The 9 PM Routine - a municipally-led campaign featuring nightly email reminders to secure property by removing valuables from vehicles, locking vehicle doors, locking all exterior…
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:27
RIDE returning to ensure a safe holiday season for all
After a two-year hiatus Dauphin’s Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program is returning to ensure everyone gets home safely after celebrating this holiday season. Operating out of the Dauphin Friendship Centre, RIDE gets underway Dec. 2, and will run each Friday and Saturday night in December, except for Dec. 24…
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:56
Local council celebrates 50 years of promoting and supporting the arts
The Dauphin and District Allied Arts Council (DDAAC) celebrated its milestone 50th anniversary with an afternoon event, Sunday at the Watson Arts Centre. The event included exhibits and guest speakers talking about what the DDAAC means to them. DDAAC chairperson Adrienne Luke said planning for the event began a few…
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:49
Anderson recognized for her dedication
The 122nd annual Firefighter’s Ball took place, Saturday, hosted by the Dauphin Fire Fighters’ Association. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2022 Jack Carey Memorial Fire Fighter of the Year Award, which was presented to Sabrina Anderson. In introducing this year’s winner, Fire Chief Cam Abrey…
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:48
Ron Kostyshyn receives NDP nod
A former NDP MLA and cabinet minister is back in the provincial political scene. Ron Kostyshyn will run again for the Manitoba NDP in the 2023 provincial election in the Dauphin riding after earning the nomination this past weekend. “I’ve spent decades serving this community, first as a reeve and…