Dauphin Herald
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 08:06
PMH: Winter storm may impact services
via PMH Prairie Mountain Health is advising the public that the upcoming Winter Storm / Blizzard may cause weather related services delays or cancellations of client appointments and / or scheduled events. Please Call Ahead! Before leaving your home, please call your health-care provider to confirm your appointment. Home Care…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 11:09
Easter Bunny makes stop at the Legion
The Easter Bunny hopped on by Legion Branch #19 on Sunday to join families for an afternoon of easter fun. The event, hosted by the Legion with support from The Pas community Renewal Corporation was attended by 100 kids and adults and included games, treats, face and easter egg painting.
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 09:15
Parkland Shopper delivery to be delayed
Due to the winter storm that is expected to hit the Parkland beginning tonight, delivery of the Parkland Shopper will be delayed. The Parkland Shopper is normally delivered on Thursdays, but because of the coming storm, delivery is expected to be delayed. In the interest of ensuring the safety of…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 08:12
Contributing to the cause
Lions Club president Hugh Lintick, left, and Lion Ted Wojtowicz, right, presented Al Gray, chair of the fund-raising committee, with a cheque for $1,000 for the Airport Memorial 80th Anniversary project. The project aims to commemorate Dauphin’s contribution to the second world war with memorials at Riverside Cemetery and the…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 08:11
Hitting the stage
Singer-songwriter Kolby Clunas took to the stage in the Old Fire Hall at the Watson Arts Centre, Friday, performing in front of a small, but appreciative audience. The next show at the Old Fire Hall will be an Open Mic Night, Thursday, beginning at 7 p.m., with host Gary Procyshyn.
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:57
MVSD welcomes additional special needs funding
Mountain View School Division is still not sure what its share of $7 million in recently announced funding for students with special needs will be. But whatever the division gets it will make use of, said superintendent/CEO Dan Ward. “We’re anticipating a letter that will hopefully arrive in the next…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:55
Agassiz once considered the Banff of the Prairies
By Ed StozekFor the Herald For close to 40 years downhill ski enthusiasts enjoyed their favourite winter pastime at the Mount Agassiz Ski Resort. Located eight miles west of McCreary, the National Parks Branch began developing the site in 1958-59. The site’s name was appropriate as the hill was at…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:53
Clippers have high hopes for spring rugby season
The high school rugby season will begin this weekend with the annual John Keogh Memorial Tournament in Brandon, hitting the pitch, Friday and Saturday. The Dauphin Clippers will send both teams to Brandon, with the boys playing at 11 a.m. against the Crocus Plains Plainsmen and again at 3 p.m.…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:51
Grant to be used on track improvements at the high school
The 2024 Manitoba Summer Games powered by Manitoba Hydro are still two years away, but the host committee recently received a $100,000 capital improvement grant from Sport Manitoba. Dauphin was originally to host the games in 2020, but they were postponed to the following year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:49
Bryant is the OT hero as Kings advance to semifinals
The Dauphin Kings are moving on to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League semifinals after surviving a late surge by the Swan Valley Stampeders in the quarterfinals. After taking a three-games-to-none lead, the Kings dropped two straight games, 6-3 in game four, Apr. 4 in Swan River, and 5-4 in double…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:47
Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund captures public’s attention
Support for the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund has been tremendous. The fund has raised more than $100,000 in cash so far. “Right now we’ve contacted the federal government, the provincial government the Ukrainian Canadian Congress to give us a list of names and contact information of families that are wishing…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:46
Something for everyone
The 33rd annual gun and hobby show was held at the Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium, Saturday and Sunday. Featuring about 85 tables full of displays, there was something of interest for everyone who walked through the doors.
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:45
Firefighters recognized for dedication
From left, Devon Pylypchuk, fire chief Cam Abrey, 2021 Firefighter of the Year Ryan Murray, Fabien Carriere, Brendan Greening and Chris Davidson were honoured at the City and RM’s appreciation dinner, Apr. 6. The City and RM of Dauphin hosted the Firefighters Appreciation Evening, last Wednesday at the Aspen Lodge…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:42
Police seize weapons, drugs
One woman has been charged and further arrests are expected in connection with a Dauphin RCMP raid on a city home recently. On Mar. 31, Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team, along with the Emergency Response Team and Dauphin RCMP, executed a search warrant at a residence in…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 07:38
Welcoming spring
The Watson Arts Centre hosted a Hello Spring Market, Saturday. The market saw more than 25 home-based businesses and makers offering their wares to interested patrons.