Dauphin Herald
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 07:23
Remembering
Smith-Jackson School held a Holodomor service, Nov. 22, to remember and pay respects to the estimated 10 million Ukrainians who died in the 1932-33 genocide as a result of a manmade famine. Here, Grade 3 student Ivanna Chetyrbok, and teacher Jennifer Chetyrbok, light candles to show that they will remember…
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, 29 November 2022 07:05
Rangers finding balanced scoring in recent outings
The Parkland Rangers found the consistent effort they have been looking for this past weekend. Playing the first of three games in three days on Friday, the Rangers scored four goals in the third period en route to a 6-2 win over the Norman North Stars in Dauphin. On Saturday…
Tuesday, 29 November 2022 07:04
Clippers continue to roll
The Dauphin Clippers hockey team improved to 10-2-0-0 on the season with a pair of wins, last week. William Miner scored twice and added an assist to lead the Clippers to a 6-2 win over a shorthanded Minnedosa/Erickson Chancellors squad, Thursday in Dauphin. Liam Chartrand, Jaymen Fee, Jake Kuzmiak and…
Tuesday, 29 November 2022 07:00
Kings stumble as Titans sweep home-and-home
After a spirited effort led to a 4-3 victory over the Portage Terriers, Nov. 22, the Dauphin Kings stumbled in a home-and-home with the Neepawa Titans. Neepawa scored a 5-1 win over the Kings, Friday in Neepawa, before scoring a 2-1 win in Dauphin on Saturday. As a result the…
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 07:44
Kings overcome Freeze, players shine at showcase
A 6-4 victory over the Winnipeg Freeze, Friday in Dauphin allowed the Dauphin Kings to maintain their hold on second place in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s MGEU West Division. Sunday’s game in Winnipeg was postponed due to the Grey Cup and will be rescheduled to a later date. Winnipeg…
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 07:41
Clippers maintain hold on first place in WHSHL
The Dauphin Clippers hockey team remain in first place in the Westman High School Hockey League, winning two of three games, last week. The week began, Tuesday, with a 9-0 home ice win over the defending Westman High School Hockey League champion Major Pratt Trojans of Russell. Norman Lacquette and…
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 07:40
Hard work and determination made dream come true
In the years following WWII the economy was booming and people had money to spend. Cars and family vacations were becoming more affordable. Gas stations and motels soon popped up along highways to cater to the travellers. For many years in Dauphin's south end, Sticky’s Service and Drive-Inn provided gas…
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, 22 November 2022 07:34
Glaziers on the go
Crews from Horizon Glass in Brandon were hard at work replacing windows at the Watson Arts Centre, last week. The project encompasses the replacement of eight full windows and 36 glass inserts to upgrade all of the facility’s windows to triple pane. The project is financed through a Building Sustainable…
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:44
Rangers earn a point
The Parkland Rangers earned a point over the weekend in Kenora. Parkland’s week began with a heart-breaking 3-2 loss to the Southwest Cougars, Tuesday in Dauphin. The Rangers carried a 2-1 lead into the third period on goals from Bo Eisner and Luke Myhre, while Nate Robson replied for Southwest.…
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:43
Kings maintain hold on second in tight West Division
The Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s MGEU West Division is getting tighter with each passing week. The Dauphin Kings find themselves in a tie for second place with the Swan Valley Stampeders, with 26 points each, five behind the division-leading OCN Blizzard, one ahead of the Waywayseecappo Wolverines and two up…
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…