Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 08:10
Winnipegosis Post Office faces temporary closure and uncertain hours
With some rural emergency rooms being temporarily closed for the summer, another threat has seemed to loom. Just last week, it was made public that the Winnipegosis Post Office was closed for several days due to staff shortages, which resulted in Winnipegosis residents having to travel to Dauphin to pick…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 08:08
Lunch and a talk
Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa MP Dan Mazier, in the background, took the opportunity to celebrate summer with some of his constituents when he hosted a barbecue outside his local constituency office at the Dauphin Market Place Mall, Aug. 3. The get together gave the MP a chance to connect with area residents…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 08:07
Province, feds commit to upgrades and expansion of lagoon system
The City of Dauphin will see its lagoon system finally get upgraded and expanded. The federal and provincial governments announced more than $34.4 million in funding for 10 wastewater and waste management projects in Manitoba, including $9.1 million for the Dauphin project. Work will include constructing and upgrading a lagoon…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:52
Repping the province
Several Dauphin athletes represented Manitoba this past weekend at the 2022 Western Canada Rugby Championships in Kelowna, B.C. Top row, from left, Sully Fox (U16 boys), Will Miner (U16 boys), Lars Gudbjartson (U16 boys), Joseph Lopez (U18 boys) and Oliver Dandeneau (U18 boys) and bottom row, from left, coach Aaron…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:49
Carefoot gets help behind the bench
Former Rangers Colton Robak and Chris Belhumeur will join head coach Tyler Carefoot on the Parkland Rangers’ bench this season. After two seasons with the Rangers, Robak played junior A hockey with the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s Steinbach Pistons and OCN Blizzard. He helped out at times last season as…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:48
Around the corner
The ice is in at Credit Union Place, which can only mean hockey season is not that far away. An elite skills and skating camp takes place at the CUP, Aug. 2 to 5, featuring former Dauphin Kings Grady Hobbs and Nakodan Greyeyes, as well as strength and conditioning coach…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:47
Fender bender
A two-vehicle accident on River Avenue, Saturday morning delayed the start of the Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival parade. One vehicle had pulled over to let passengers out to watch the parade and was rear ended by another vehicle. No one was injured in the accident.
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:44
Knight recognized as RBC Future Launch’s Future of Good 2022 Young Impact Leaders
Former Gilbert Plains resident, Erin Knight, has been acknowledged as one of 30 RBC Future Launch’s Future of Good 2022 Young Impact Leaders. Knight’s prior achievements have been instrumental in getting her to where she is today. “I’ve embarked on a whirlwind of a journey since I graduated high school…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:41
Dealership helps out
Jim Perchaluk of the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund accepts a cheque for $1,203 from general manager Wade Thiele, while, from left, Dean Cooley, family fund committee members Don Tarrant and Larry Hrytsay, and the dealership’s Business Development manager Alyson Sametz and Marketing co-ordinator Taylor Cooley join them for the presentation.…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:40
City impresses visiting Communities in Bloom judges
Dauphin put on its best face last Thursday as judges from Communities in Bloom (CiB) toured the city evaluating beautification efforts and a variety of other criteria such as environmental action, heritage conservation, tree management, landscape and plant and floral displays. I just want to say your town looks fabulous…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:38
Retinal specialist pilot program lands in Dauphin
Ashcroft Vision Care is partnering with the province to provide advanced eye care options for Parkland residents that does not involve travel to Brandon or Winnipeg. Health Minister Audrey Gordon was in Dauphin last week to announce a retinal specialist pilot program, which will see retinal specialists from Winnipeg travel…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:35
Entertainment and dignitaries at No. 10
By Ed StozekFor the Herald Early in October 1943, Group Captain (G/C) John C. Huggard took over the command of No. 10. SFTS Dauphin from Wing Commander C.F. Newcombe. A veteran flier, G/C Huggard had served in the Royal Air Force in France from 1916-19. He was shot down over…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:34
Honouring the past
The Very Reverend Father Oleg Bodnarski gives a blessing at a celebration honouring pioneers at the Trembowla Cross of Freedom, July 31. It was the first time in two years the historic site has been able to celebrate the service, held annually on the Sunday of Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:23
CNUF return to Selo Ukraina better than expected
After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival (CNUF) made a triumphant return over the weekend with three fun-filled days full of Ukrainian culture and heritage. CNUF president Kayla Gillis felt this year’s festival was fantastic, thanks in part to more people attending than expected.…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 07:39
Open mic night returns
Tyson Vandepoele and Damion Knapman hit the stage at the Watson Arts Centre’s Old Fire Hall, Friday, during a summertime open mic night. A small, but appreciative audience enjoyed the musical stylings of several local musicians. The next open mic night will take place, Aug. 19.