Dauphin Herald
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, 15 November 2022 07:25
'Tis the season
The Dauphin and District Allied Arts Council presented its annual Christmas craft sale at the Watson Arts Centre, Saturday. Various vendors offered their wares to those getting a little early Christmas shopping done. The Tea Room also offered warm beverages, as well as soup and desserts.
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:58
Winter hazard
This tree on Eighth Avenue SW couldn’t handle the wet and heavy snow on Sunday, the first snowfall of the season, breaking off and blocking part of the street, adding to the hazardous driving conditions. Cold temperatures are expected to move in this week.
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 07:55
Striking gold at provincials
The top skaters from Manitoba and Saskatchewan competed in Stonewall at the Junior/Senior Sectionals over the weekend. Dauphin’s Breken Brezden finished first in the short skate and first in the free skate to captured the gold medal in the junior ladies event. This earns her a spot at the Skate…
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:53
Financing the fund
From left, Dauphin Kin Club member James Blake looks on as Dauphin and District Community Foundation executive director Kit Daley accepts a cheque for $6,674.72 from Kin president Nicole Gulenchin and treasurer Patrick Harrison, recently. The funds represent money the Kinette Club of Dauphin had in reserve when it merged…
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:51
“I have a dream” an inspiration for local educator
By Ed StozekFor the Herald On Aug. 28, 1963, approximately 250,000 people participated in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The event concluded with Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech, “I Have a Dream.” With an appeal to end economic and employment inequalities, King outlined the long history of…
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…
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:46
Turning pages
The Rotary Club of Dauphin held its always popular book sale at the United Church Auditorium, Nov. 3 to 5. As one of the big fund-raisers for the local service organization, the sale brought in more than $3,800 its first day and netted the club a total of $7,866 over…