Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 24 December 2024 08:24
Recreation funding negotiations hit a roadblock
Dauphin will head into the New Year with the issue of recreation funding remaining unsettled after City council rejected a recent funding proposal from their counterparts in the Rural Municipality. The RM forwarded the proposal to the City on Dec. 11 and rejected the plan at a meeting, Dec. 13,…
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 16:02
Year end housekeeping for council at last meeting of 2024
Dauphin city council took care of some year end business during its Dec. 9 regular meeting, the last of 2024. Paying the bills Council tasked mayor David Bosiak to ensure review and payment of accounts falling due by year end in accordance with the Municipal Procurement and Tendering Policy. Interim…
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 16:02
New provincial program “found money” for City
It is always nice when you find a little money, whether that’s a $5 bill in the pocket of a jacket you haven’t worn for awhile or, in the case of the City of Dauphin, a share of a new $62-million provincial fund announced at the recent Association of Manitoba…
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 16:00
Water rates to increase in the new year
Dauphin residents will be paying more for their treated water in the new year following the recent approval of a rate increase by the Public Utilities Board. As of Jan. 1, 2025, the minimum quarterly charge for 5/8-inch standard household connection will increase to $89.59 from the current $79.12, a…
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 15:59
Lack of consistent effort proves costly against Wolverines
It wasn’t pretty, but the Dauphin Kings managed a split a pair of games last week. In an uncharacteristic result, the Kings dropped a 7-5 decision to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines, Dec. 10, in Dauphin. Sebastien Hicks and Jaxon Grosdidier each scored twice to lead the Wolverines. Cam Sarna, Lucas Perry…
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 15:54
Three straight wins has the Rangers back in fifth place
A three-game winning streak has lifted the Parkland Rangers back into fifth place in the Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League. The week began with a 6-4 win over the Yellowhead Chiefs, Dec. 10, in Shoal Lake. Liam Chartrand scored twice and added two assists to lead the Rangers. Forrest Karlson…
Thursday, 12 December 2024 09:35
Rangers lose four straight, fall to eighth in standings
A four-game losing streak has dropped the Parkland Rangers to eighth place in the Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League. Parkland lost 6-0 at home to the Southwest Cougars, Dec. 3, then dropped an 8-2 decision to the Winnipeg Bruins, Saturday, in Winnipeg. Connor Hoemsen had two goals and an assist…
Thursday, 12 December 2024 09:34
Kings beat Pistons for fifth straight win
A five-game winning streak has vaulted the Dauphin Kings into a tie for first place overall in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. Rylan Gage scored twice and added an assist as the Kings beat the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, 4-2, Dec. 3, in The Pas. Declan Hoad and Joshua Schmidt had…
Thursday, 12 December 2024 09:34
Local author launches new publishing company with a rural focus
To celebrate the release of her second book, On Veil Creek, Gaylene Dutchyshen hosted a book reading at the Dauphin Public Library, Saturday. An avid reader as a child, she wrote her first novel in a Hilroy scribbler at the age of 13 and dreamed of becoming an author. “I…
Thursday, 12 December 2024 09:33
Rotary launches new fund with community foundation
The Dauphin Rotary Club has launched a new fund within the Dauphin and District Community Foundation. But this new fund is a little different from what they have done in the past, said club president Darren Eddie. “Rotary has always done donations and stuff for scholarships and things, but never…
Thursday, 12 December 2024 09:32
MLA helps secure trail partnership commitment from Parks Canada
Since the beginning, and even before completion of the construction of the Northgate trail system, those involved have been advocating for a partnership with Parks Canada with an eye to developing world class mountain biking infrastructure. And, while at times it seemed as though the wheels of government turned impossibly…
Thursday, 12 December 2024 09:31
Countryfest organizers excited by 2025 main stage lineup
Looking for that special Christmas gift for the country music lover in your life? Don’t despair, Dauphin’s Countryfest has released its main stage line up just in time for the holiday shopping season. In no particular order, Josh Ross, Jordan Davis and John Michael Montgomery will headline the three nights…
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 16:06
Consistent effort lacking for Rangers
The Parkland Rangers are struggling to find a consistent effort in recent games. With just 14 skaters available, last Tuesday, the Rangers came up with a big 4-3 win over the visiting Central Plains Capitals. Cade Legaarden had a goal and two assists to lead the Rangers offensively. Dayson Martin,…
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 16:05
Kings extend division lead over Blizzard
Three straight wins has the Dauphin Kings starting to pull away from the Northern Manitoba Blizzard in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s MGEU West Division. Dauphin swept a home-and-home with division rival Virden Oil Capitals, scoring a 6-3 win on home ice, Friday night, before netting a 4-1 victory in…
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 16:04
New bylaw offers a better way forward
According to Mahatma Gandhi, the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. On a local level, the City of Dauphin is claiming a piece of that moral high ground with a modernization of its Animal Services Bylaw. The current…