Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 14:56
JV girls win home tournament as hoops season begins
It was a successful start to the season for the Dauphin Clippers JV girls basketball team. Hosting the Clipper Classic this past weekend, the local JV girls won the tournament, going 3-0 in the process. The tournament began with a 70-14 win over the rival Swan Valley Tigers, Friday afternoon.…
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 14:55
Council kicks off a new year with its first regular meeting of 2025
Dauphin city council held its first regular meeting of 2025, Jan. 6, a quick get together to work through a relatively small agenda. Added to taxes Councillors voted to add a sizeable outstanding water bill to the tax rolls. A total of $24,058.79 is outstanding at 2001-2175 Mountain Road as…
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 14:54
Student safety behind new public registry
The Manitoba government has introduced several new measures to help improve student safety and bring greater accountability, discipline and transparency for teachers through legislative amendments. The new teacher certification and professional conduct framework through the Education Administration Amendment Act includes a public registry of certified Manitoba teachers who have a…
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 14:49
City promotes plan for lagoon financing
The decision to expand capacity at Dauphin’s sewage lagoon was an easy one. It was a project necessary for growth in the community in both the short and long term. Where the options came in is deciding how to finance the project, currently estimated to cost around $20 million, mayor…
Tuesday, 07 January 2025 15:27
Kings beat the Blues, game against Blizzard postponed
The Dauphin Kings moved into sole possession of first place in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s MGEU West Division, with a 4-1 win over the visiting Winnipeg Blues, Saturday. Sunday’s game against the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, who are now two points behind the Kings, was postponed due to transportation issues…
Tuesday, 07 January 2025 15:27
Clippers rout Trojans in return from Christmas break
The Dauphin Clippers hockey team began the new year in a resounding way, Sunday afternoon. Ronin Mouck had two goals and three assists and Julien Lopez scored once and added four helpers to lead the Clippers to a 12-2 win over the visiting Major Pratt Trojans of Russell. Ethan Carnegie…
Tuesday, 07 January 2025 15:26
Diseased elm tree removal under way
Tree removals are under way as part of the City of Dauphin’s Dutch Elm Disease program. This year 195 trees have been identified for removal from the urban forest. The contract for removal was awarded to Tree Pro of Altona at a cost of $59,563.35. Two other bids were received…
Tuesday, 07 January 2025 15:25
City crews flex their snow clearing muscles in early winter operations
The early part of winter has seen Dauphin Public Works’ focus set squarely on snow removal. Several citywide cleanups have already taken place and the work performed by the crews has been exemplary, said Public Works and Operations director Mike VanAlstyne. “The way our crews operate and the efficiency and…
Tuesday, 31 December 2024 09:45
2024 was a memorable year for sports in Dauphin
It was quite the year when it comes to sports in Dauphin. The highlight of the year was the successful Manitoba Summer Games in August, featuring more than 1,500 athletes putting their skills on display over the course of seven days. More than 700 volunteers stepped up to help make…
Tuesday, 31 December 2024 09:45
Lopez named Rugby Manitoba’s Junior Player of the Year
Dauphin’s Julien Lopez was selected as Rugby Manitoba’s Male Junior Player of the Year for 2024. Lopez was surprised when he learned of the honour from his father Gerald late one night. “Just excitement and gratefulness to be able to play at the Summer Games and be able to win…
Tuesday, 31 December 2024 09:44
RM councillors hold last meeting of 2024
The Rural Municipality of Dauphin council held its regular meeting, Dec. 17. Accounts and finances Council approved 15 cheques and payroll and online payments in the amount of $795,526.56. Council also adopted the financial statement as at Nov. 30. Interim operating budget Council approved the following interim operating budget for…
Tuesday, 31 December 2024 09:43
Year’s end a time of reflection of area’s elected officials
The end of any year is a time for celebration and reflection. It is also a time to cast thoughts towards the future to wish and to plan. With 2024 coming to a close, Dauphin’s elected officials at all three levels of government did just that. Here are their hopes…
Tuesday, 24 December 2024 08:28
Clippers tame Tigers in Christmas Classic
Julien Lopez scored twice and Ethan Carnegie had three assists to lead the Dauphin Clippers to a 4-2 win over the Neepawa Tigers in the annual Christmas Classic, Friday afternoon in Dauphin. Boston Karlson and Jordan Braun also scored for the Clippers, while Ian Foster had both goals for Neepawa.…
Tuesday, 24 December 2024 08:27
Rangers riding a four-game winning streak entering the Christmas break
The Parkland Rangers enter the Christmas break riding a four-game winning streak. The team’s fourth straight win came, Sunday, when they scored a 7-4 home ice win over the Central Plains Capitals. Alex Campbell led the way with three goals and an assist, while Landyn Garton scored twice. Dayson Martin…
Tuesday, 24 December 2024 08:26
MLA honours RIDE founder
Dauphin MLA Ron Kostyshyn recently honoured the legacy of John Shuttleworth through his contributions to ensuring community safety through Dauphin’s Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program with a special Member Statement read at the Legislature. Following the statement, Kostyshyn presented a framed copy of the speech to Shuttleworth’s wife Anne…