Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:28
Getting down to business
At top, from left, newly-elected councillor Steve Sobering and city manager Sharla Griffiths look on as mayor David Bosiak reads his oath of office prior to city councils inaugural meeting, Monday night. The new council of Bosiak, Sobering and councillors Randy Daley, Ted Rea, Kathy Bellemare, Devin Shtykalo and Christian…
Tuesday, 01 November 2022 07:59
Local physician one of Canada’s most powerful women
Dedication to her patients, colleagues and community has earned a local physician a prestigious award from the Women’s Executive Network (WXN). Dr. Bittoo Malik, a medical doctor specializing in diagnostic radiology at Dauphin Regional Health Center, was recently named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, an annual awards…
Tuesday, 01 November 2022 07:56
Mayor-elect eager to get to work
After a hard fought and heavily contested campaign the City of Dauphin has a new council in place to guide it over the next four years following polling in Manitoba’s General Municipal Election, Oct. 26. Headed by David Bosiak as mayor, the new council features incumbents Christian Laughland, Kathy Bellemare…
Tuesday, 01 November 2022 07:28
Parkland municipalities select new councils in general vote
Municipalities throughout the Parkland are set to get back to work under new councils following the Manitoba general Municipal Election, Oct. 26. While some positions were acclaimed, many seats were filled following hard fought battles. Here are the results from around the region: Alonsa The Rural Municipality of Alonsa will…
Tuesday, 01 November 2022 07:15
Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund supporting 20 families relocated from Ukraine
Submitted by Jim Perchaluk On behalf of the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund, I am pleased to provide a positive update on our support for Ukrainian families in Dauphin. The fund is now directly supporting 20 families from Ukraine. In addition to these 20 families, there are a number of citizens…
Tuesday, 01 November 2022 07:12
RM of Dauphin’s new reeve looking forward to working with council
Ernie Sirski is the new Reeve for the Rural Municipality of Dauphin. Sirski beat Tom Gibbs in last Wednesday’s election, with 458 votes, compared to 383 for Gibbs. In terms of percentages, Sirski won with 54.46 per cent to 45.54 for Gibbs. Sirski admitted he is both excited and apprehensive…
Tuesday, 01 November 2022 07:10
Church of Christ affordable housing project underway
Dauphin Church of Christ is doing its part to help with affordable housing in the city, with the construction of the first of four four-plexes at Parkland Crossing. Even though it is a small church, Pastor Wayne Olson said they love the community and want to see it do better.…
Tuesday, 01 November 2022 07:07
Prairie Mountain Health looks back at 2021-22 at annual meeting
Prairie Mountain Health held its annual general meeting on Zoom, last week, offering residents of the health region a look at the 2021-22 fiscal year. Board chair Lon Cullen welcomed those attending the AGM and offered a Treaty Land Acknowledgement. Cullen noted the health authority operates under the direction of…
Wednesday, 26 October 2022 23:23
City & RM Elect New Councils
Both the City and RM of Dauphin have new leadership. Below are the results. Be sure to check next week's Dauphin Herald for plenty more! City of Dauphin RM of Dauphin OTHER PARKLAND MUNICIPALITIES
Tuesday, 25 October 2022 07:46
Roznowsky surprised with Stanley Knowles award at NDP convention
Dauphin’s Stephen Roznowsky was the recipient of the Stanley Knowles Solidarity Award at the Manitoba NDP convention, Oct. 14. The award, Roznowsky explained, is presented through the Manitoba Federation of Labour at each Manitoba NDP convention to a trade unionist who has shown a deep commitment to working people and…
Tuesday, 25 October 2022 07:36
City incentive helps with lead line elimination
This past summer the City of Dauphin reduced the number of lead water service lines in the community thanks to a financial incentive for homeowners. In June, a $1,000 rebate was made available to homeowners who have lead service lines on their property and who contracted city crews to replace…
Tuesday, 25 October 2022 07:26
Fire At Parkview Lodge Tuesday
The Dauphin Fire Department responded to a fire early Tuesday morning at the Parkview Lodge in Dauphin. The blaze is believed to have started in the kitchen area of the building. Investigation into the fire continues and more details are expected later in the day on Tuesday. _____ RELEASE FROM…
Tuesday, 18 October 2022 08:24
Infrastructure at the top of the list for municipal representatives
For the final instalment of our mayoralty candidate series the focus shifted to infrastructure, which is perhaps the most important responsibility for a municipal government. We asked, “From buildings and facilities to sidewalks, roads and the systems buried beneath them, infrastructure is arguably the most important responsibility of a municipal…
Tuesday, 18 October 2022 07:57
Gaudet hopes 9 p.m. Routine is habit forming
It has long been said that it takes 21 days to break a habit and 21 days to make a habit. And Dauphin deputy city manager Lisa Gaudet is hoping to help city residents form a new habit through a 9 PM Routine campaign meant to involve the entire community…
Tuesday, 18 October 2022 07:54
Mazier takes seat at Poilievre’s shadow cabinet table
Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa MP Dan Mazier will play a prominent role in the Conservative Party of Canada’s shadow cabinet. Mazier will serve as the shadow minister for Rural Economic Development and Connectivity after being appointed by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. “I guess the leader identified that I was a very good…