Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 27 August 2024 14:19
Clippers ready for RMFL season
The Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School Clippers football team has begun practising for the upcoming Rural Manitoba Football League season. And while there will be some holes to fill from last year’s Murray Black Cup winning roster, head coach Gerald Lopez likes the way things are shaping up.. “I think…
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 10:54
Kings add to camp roster
With training camp less than two weeks away, the Dauphin Kings are finalizing their camp roster, with the addition of three players. The Kings acquired forward Devun Olfert, 18, from the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Olds Grizzlys for a player development fee. In 37 games last season, the six-foot, two-inch,…
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 10:53
Mavericks look for a strong finish to the season
After starting the season with wins in two of their first three games, the Dauphin Mavericks have struggled to hit the win column. The latest setback came, Saturday in Winnipeg, where the local men’s rugby team dropped a 38-24 decision to the Wombats. Nick Searle had two tries and two…
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 10:52
Local health care support workers authorize strike if necessary
Manitoba Government Employees Union (MGEU) representyed health care support workers in Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) have voted to reject the employers offer at the bargaining table and to approve a strike mandate. “It takes a whole team to deliver quality health care, but health care support workers are being left…
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 10:51
Dauphin road work part of a larger investment in the Parkland
The road work under way in the south end of the City of Dauphin is an important project in terms of safety and convenience, but it is hardly the only highway work under way in the Parkland. Last week, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor, highlighted a provincial investment of…
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 10:51
A true success story
The Manitoba Summer Games, powered by Manitoba Hydro has come and gone and by all accounts it was a resounding success. When all was said and done, it was Winnipeg Blue which topped the medal count with 103 in total, including 50 gold, 30 silver and 23 bronze. Winnipeg Gold…
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 10:30
GPCC hosts annual senior tournament
The Gilbert Plains Country Club hosted its annual Senior Mixed Open Tournament, with 120 golfers taking part. Pearl Maksymetz won the ladies tournament, carding an 88. Sam Robinson was awarded second place on a countback, while Joan Miller was third. They both shot a 90. Sue Leney was awarded top…
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 10:29
Barbarians take advantage of shorthanded Mavs
A shortened lineup resulted in a lopsided loss for the Dauphin Mavericks, Saturday in Brandon. Facing the Barbarians with only 14 players available, dropped a 52-12 decision. Nick Searle and Willi Budzinski had Dauphin’s tries, while Daniel Evans had a convert. Mavericks player-coach Shawn Sarkonak said Brandon gave the Mavericks…
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 10:27
Dauphin Medical Clinic honoured by U of M
Dauphin Medical Clinic has been recognized as a centre of excellence when it comes to training the next generation of doctors. Nominated by Dr. Chavi Tejpal, a second year resident at the Parkland Family Medicine Residency Unit and Dr. Anthony Wightman, who recently completed his first year of the residency…
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 10:25
Manitoba Métis Federation opens local pharmacy
The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) celebrated the grand opening of its MEDOCare Pharmacy in Dauphin with a ribbon cutting ceremony, Friday afternoon. Vice-president of the Northwest Region and MMF Minister of Health and Wellness, and Early Learning and Child Care Frances Chartrand said the pharmacy has been in the works…
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 09:48
Province commits $$s to GP Country Club repairs
The Province of Manitoba has committed $2.11 million to repair damage done to the Gilbert Plains Country Club (GPCC) as a result of flooding this past spring. Dauphin MLA and Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn said it was an unfortunate circumstance that resulted in the flooding after a nearby dam was…
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 09:47
Fusion Full Circle Funds helps out area projects
Two area projects received a financial boost courtesy of Fusion Credit Union’s Full Circle Fund. The Full Circle Fund, established by the credit union in 2019 to help their members and communities, has granted $25,000 towards Winnipegosis Curling Rink upgrades and $15,000 to the Watson Auditorium cooling project through it’s…
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 09:44
Pep rally adds to excitement as Summer Games draw near
The host committee of the 2024 Manitoba Summer Games powered by Manitoba Hydro held a pep rally for its many volunteers, last week. The event gave the 800 volunteers a chance to get the information they will need when the games kick off next week. Carla Wolfenden, co-chair of the…
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 09:43
Attendance at CNUF continues to rise ahead of next year’s 60th anniversary
The 59th edition of Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival (CNUF) proved to be a success with ticket sales surpassing last year. CNUF president Kayla Gillis said the weekend was fantastic. “The weather has been great. A little bit of a sprinkle on Sunday morning, but it doesn’t damper us down,” she…
Wednesday, 31 July 2024 16:09
Second half woes continue for Mavs
The Dauphin Mavericks lost their third straight game, Sunday in Dauphin, falling 43-31 to the previously winless Winnipeg Wasps. Like their previous two losses on their home pitch, the Mavericks held a lead at halftime only to fall behind and lose the contest. Sunday, Dauphin led 24-22 at halftime, but…