Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:15
New life members
The Kilty Kurling Klub welcomed three new life members to its fold, recently. Debra Watson of the life membership committee, presented Carolyn Baker with her certificate, top, while committee member Dona-Leigh Davis presented certificates to Norma Johnson, middle, and Brenda Desroches. The three new members were recognized for their contributions…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:13
Skills on display
The Dauphin Kings hosted their annual spring prospects camp, this weekend, with about 65 players hitting the ice, hoping to make an impression. Most of the 2005 players in camp are on the Kings 50-man protected list, but 2006 players had a chance to show what they can do ahead…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:12
D Division commander retiring
Manitoba’s top cop is retiring. Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy announced her planned retirement from the RCMP last week, after more than 34 years of dedicated service to Canadians. A/Commr. MacLatchy has been the commanding officer of the Manitoba RCMP for three years, having taken command in February 2019. Her last…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:11
Furry friend funds
On Mar. 21, the Gilbert Plains branch of Western Financial Group was able to donate $5,000 to the Parkland Humane Society. Pictured, from left, is Kristen Rubeniuk, Peanut, Dawn Fillion, Nancy Beattie and PHS volunteer Denise Penrose. The donation was made available through the Western Financial Group’s charitable arm, The…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:08
A helping hand
The women of the Fork River Women’s Institute recently made a donation of cash and hygiene items to the Parkland Crisis Center and Women’s Shelter. Pictured are Amanda of the Crisis Center, and Marilyn Kippen, Lorna DeVos and Emily Pylypchuk of the Fork River WI. The ladies of the WI…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:06
MVTA issues challenge
From left, Can Bennet, public relations chair for Mountain View Teachers Association, and MVTA president Chance Henderson recently presented a cheque for $1,500 to Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre and Museum president Jim Perchaluk and Selo Ukraine board member Larry Hrytsay, as Don Tarrant, owner of Reit-Syd Equipment looks on. MVTA…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:01
The number of wards, trustees in question MVSD wants to hear from its communities
By Floyd MartensMVSD Board Chair Who represents your voice? The easy answer is the people we choose to speak on our behalf. But it can be more complicated than that. Not everyone who gets elected has the same perspective that I may have on an issue. It is the nature…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:59
Kings miss chance to advance with a sweep over Stamps
The Dauphin Kings will again try to move on to the MJHL semi finals this Friday following a loss to the Swan Valley Stampeders on Monday. The Kings took a commanding three-games-to-none lead with a come-from-behind 3-2 win in game two, Mar. 29 in Dauphin and a convincing 6-1 win…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:58
Season extended
Kellan Shtykalo of the Parkland Thunder runs out of room against Virden Jr. Oil Capitals goalie Cody Cameron in the final of the Parkland Cup U11 Extended Season Tournament, Mar. 27. Four teams gathered in Dauphin for the tournament, which began Mar. 25. Dauphin beat Virden 5-4 in the final,…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:53
Developing their skills
Dauphin hosted the Director’s Cup West Regional Development Tournament Mar. 25 to 27. Five teams took part, playing two games each. Saturday was dedicated to skill development sessions for each team’s group of forwards, as well as a session for defencemen and goaltenders. Team Parkland, in grey, tied its first…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:51
MVSD sets 2022-23 budget
Ratepayers in the Mountain View School Division (MVSD) will see a slight reduction in their tax bills as the board of trustees passed a 2022-23 budget focused on the learner and the learning environment, with a special emphasis on the classroom. While this year’s budget saw an increase of almost…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:50
Senior centre has a new handle
The Dauphin Multi-Purpose Senior Centre has a new name. As of Friday, the facility will be known as the Dauphin Active Living Centre (DALC). DALC president Esther Fyk said administrator and program co-ordinator Kim Armstrong kept nudging the board of directors towards changing the name of the centre. “We wanted…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:48
Showing off their talent
The Old Fire Hall at the Watson Arts Centre hosted another Open Mic Night, Friday. The event drew a full house, with several acts taking to the mic to put their talent on display. The next show in the Old Fire Hall will see Kolby Clunas perform, Apr. 8, at…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 08:16
Return to the Hill features a new sign at site entrance
Countryfest organizers are looking forward to a “Return to the Hill.” And as part of a promotional concert tour of the same name, Doc Walker and Don Amero, festival directors and organizers gathered at Selo Ukraina last week to unveil a new sign that will greet those attending Canada’s longest…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 08:14
The mail must go through, no matter what
Jack and Edna Secord took over the six rural mail routes operated by Cliff Norton on Oct. 1, 1949. On that day they were at the post office at 6:45 a.m. sorting and tying the mail into bundles for easier handling and loading it into the car for the morning…