Dauphin Herald News
Tuesday, 17 January 2023 07:21
City makes investments into refuse collection system
The City of Dauphin is making some major investments in the collection and processing of refuse. At its regular meeting, council approved an increase in the amount it is willing to pay for the purchase of a new garbage truck, as well as an investment in the refurbishing of the…
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 07:46
MPI shares top five frauds of 2022
Social media likes, multiple sets of keys and a laundry detergent container might, at first glance, seem like they have nothing in common? But those all helped all helped Manitoba Public Insurance’s (MPI) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) saved Manitoba ratepayers nearly half a million dollars in 2022. Insurance fraud comes…
Tuesday, 03 January 2023 07:55
Monthly RCMP stats show downward trend
The Manitoba RCMP West District, which includes the City and Rural Municipality of Dauphin, reported a decrease in calls for service in November compared to the same time period last year. Calls for police assistance in the district dropped from 5,002 in 2021 to 4,821 this past November, a decrease…
Tuesday, 03 January 2023 07:52
Local man gives a special gift to the community
It’s a Christmas time gift that will benefit many. Dauphin resident Jim Mulligan provided a yuletide boost to the Dauphin Hospital Foundation with a generous donation of $150,000. The donation was also made in recognition of his late wife Judy. Mulligan was more than happy to help by donating to…
Tuesday, 03 January 2023 07:16
ACC partnership paves way for new initiative at Parkland Campus
Assiniboine Community College (ACC) has partnered with Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology to offer a tuition-free Applied Building Construction program at ACC Parkland campus in Dauphin, beginning this February. Selection into the six-month program will focus on engaging Indigenous youth from 18 to 30 years of age, who…
Tuesday, 27 December 2022 07:37
RCMP D Division has a new commander
While Assistant Commissioner Rob Hill took over command of Manitoba RCMP in July, the change in leadership was officially recognized in a special ceremony last week. Officers, employees, and special guests from across the province and nationwide welcomed the new commanding officer in a traditional RCMP Change of Command ceremony…
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 07:44
Giving Challenge a boon for community foundation
Dauphin District Community Foundation (DDCF) is $172,381.93 richer thanks to this year’s Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge. As part of the annual campaign, Nov. 14 to 20, gifts to Manitoba community foundations’ undesignated funds were “stretched” by a maximum of $4,000 thanks to The Winnipeg Foundation and the Manitoba government, that…
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 07:30
Province enhances 511 features and functionality
The Manitoba government has relaunched the Manitoba 511 highway and traffic information service following enhancements to the Manitoba 511 website, mobile app and 511 phone system. Enhancements include faster and more interactive map features, new customized notifications and hands-free audio alerts, as well as: • up to three route options…
Tuesday, 13 December 2022 07:13
MVSD invites input into budget priorities
Mountain View School Division (MVSD) invited the community into its budgeting process through a 2023-24 Pre-Budget Consultation, Dec. 5. The evening provided an opportunity for MVSD trustees and staff to get a sense of the community’s priorities as it embarks on setting out the numbers. “The establishment of the school…
Tuesday, 06 December 2022 07:44
Mazier guides bill through second reading
A bill sponsored by Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa MP Dan Mazier has passed an important hurdle in the parliamentary process with its second reading and will now move to committee for further study. Bill C-288, An Act to Amend the Telecommunications Act, was introduced by Mazier in June. If enacted, the bill…
Tuesday, 06 December 2022 07:42
Chartrand selected for Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
Francis Chartrand is a huge supporter of the British Royal Family. And that support makes her recent receipt of a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medal, that much sweeter. “It feels great. I got a letter from the Leg. in the first week of November,” Chartrand said, adding she was…
Tuesday, 29 November 2022 07:57
Adopt-A-Family halfway to it goals, more donors needed
Laverne Hudson is about halfway to where she wants to be. The long-time organizer of the Catholic Women’s League-run Adopt-A-Family program said 94 families needing hampers this Christmas season have been adopted through the program so far. “I’m hoping to be at least over last year. I was at 165,…
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…