Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 07:20
Ewasiuk serves in Korea after missing World War 2
By Ed StozekFor the Herald After being sent back from Europe during WWII because he was too young, Peter Ewasiuk legally re-enlisted when he turned 18. He began a career in the Armed Forces that lasted over 20 years. When troops from Communist-ruled North Korea invaded South Korea on June…
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 07:17
Adding insult to injury
As if the 18 inches or more of snow which fell in the Dauphin Valley during the latest incident involving a Colorado Low, was not enough, Mother Nature decided to add in a little mayhem and destruction this past weekend. This car on Seventh Street Southeast was clobbered by just…
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 07:16
Symchych taps classmates, teachers in aid of Family Fund
A Mackenzie Middle School student recently raised some money for the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund from his fellow students. Blake Symchych, 13, visited Grades 7 and 8 classrooms explaining what was currently taking place in Ukraine. He was told by his principal that the school had already made a donation…
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 07:14
A love of reading
The Dauphin Rotary Club hosted its most successful Book Fair ever, last week. The three-day event raised $7,840, which will go towards a literacy grant to Whitmore School, a week-long leadership camp for teens hosted by the Anglican Church and scholarship program at the DRCSS.
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 07:12
Green Team program sees $9 million provincial investment
The Manitoba government is providing $9 million this year for the province’s Green Team program that gives young Manitobans work in the summer months. Green Team grants are awarded to non-profit organizations, education authorities, Northern Affairs Community Councils (NACC) and municipal governments to hire youth between the ages of 15…
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 06:57
Ebb and Flow First Nation breaks ground on $55 million educational complex project
With more than 800 students attending a school designed for 250, new education facilities were more than a ‘want” for the community of Ebb and Flow, it was an absolute necessity. And efforts to relieve that educational pressure took a huge step forward, Apr. 21, when the community broke ground…
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 06:42
Kings advance to final with series win over Winkler
The Dauphin Kings have advanced to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League final after eliminating the Winkler Flyers in five games. After winning the first two games of the series at home, Apr. 16 and 17, the series shifted to Winkler for games three and four, last Wednesday and Thursday. Winkler…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 11:53
Lark wins gold at provincials
Several members of the Grand Plains Gymcats gymnastics club competed at the 2022 Manitoba Gymnastics Association Provincial Championships, Apr. 8 to 10, in Winnipeg. Bethany Lark placed first overall in the Level 3 - 2008 category. She placed first in the vault with a score of 9.3, first in the…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 11:25
Local artisan using her talents to aid innocent victims of Russian aggression
A local resident has come up with a unique way to raise money for Ukrainian relief efforts. Irene Yarema-Whitwell has been decorating cookies using a Ukrainian motif. She did it for her family last year, but after seeing the events unfolding in Ukraine over the last few weeks, she decided…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 10:02
Bus drivers an important cog in the machine
By Gabe MercierMVSD Trustee Each individual working in Mountain View School Division contributes to the school system and keeps it motoring along. When it comes to the safety of children within the school gate, educational assistants, custodians, teachers, and administrators educate and protect them. These school-based personnel have duties at…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 10:00
Sharing the wealth
Sharlene Clinton of IG Wealth Management presents a cheque for $1,000 to Al Gray of the AIRPORTMEMORIAL80 Project. The project aims to commemorate Dauphin’s contribution to the second world war with memorials at Riverside Cemetery and the local airport.
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 09:59
City secures $75,000 Trails Manitoba grant
The City of Dauphin will have up to an extra $75,000 to spend on active transportation infrastructure this year thanks to a Trails Manitoba grant. Director of Public Works and Operations Mike VanAlstyne said the grant, secured through the rural stream of the program, is a two-to-one cost share agreement.…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 09:56
Kings grab early series lead over Winkler
The Dauphin Kings are two wins away from competing for the Turnbull Trophy as Manitoba Junior Hockey League champions. The Kings won the first two games of their best-of-seven semifinal series with the Winkler Flyers at Credit Union Place over the weekend. With the Kings leading 2-1 going into the…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 09:56
Budget is just right: Michaleski
As he drills down on the specifics, Dauphin MLA Brad Michaleski is convinced last week’s budget tabled by the Stefanson government is just what the doctor ordered as the province moves out of the shadow of the COVID pandemic. “I haven’t had an opportunity to get right into the nuts…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 09:53
Local physician honoured
A local doctor was recently recognized by Doctors Manitoba. Dr. Trina Mathison was presented with the Medal of Excellence, awarded to recognize those who demonstrate excellence in the medical profession and whose actions are a source of inspiration. Dr. Mathison learned in early spring that she had been nominated by…