Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 14 May 2024 10:39
Bear Witness Day
Jordan’s Principle is a child-first principle to ensure First Nations children get the services they need when they need them. Jordan’s Principle was established by First Nations in response to the death of five-year-old Jordan River Anderson, a child from Norway House Cree Nation, who suffered from Carey Fineman Ziter…
Friday, 10 May 2024 09:49
Capital budget supports a solid plan, says mayor
The City of Dauphin’s 2024 financial plan presented at a public hearing May 6, included a capital plan which will transform the community into a beehive of activity this year. Road work planned for 2024 calls for the reconstruction of 10th Avenue Southwest from First Street Southwest to Second Street…
Friday, 10 May 2024 09:39
City's final Spring Cleanup to begin soon
Dauphin’s annual spring cleanup campaign is set to begin next week and it will be the last time city residents see Public Works crews collecting yard waste from back alleys in the spring. Mike VanAlstyne, director of Public Works and Operations said a decision was made to discontinue the spring…
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:43
Clippers find positives despite opening season losses
The Dauphin Clippers baseball team opened its Prairie West High School Baseball League season with a pair of losses. The Clippers dropped an 18-8 decision to the Neelin Spartans, Wednesday in Dauphin, before suffering a 10-9 defeat at the hands of the Major Pratt Trojans of Russell, Sunday in Dauphin.…
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:42
Clippers girls rout opposition to start the season
The Dauphin Clippers rugby teams opened the season last week. The girls opened their season with a pair of lopsided wins, beating the Swan Valley Tigers, 94-0, Apr. 30, in Swan River, before beating the Vincent Massey Vikings, 95-0, Friday in Brandon. The boys lost to their season opener, 34-14,…
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:37
Local doctor honoured
A local physician was honoured by her peers as part of a Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) national event in Edmonton, Alta., Apr. 19. Dr. Trina Mathison received a Rural Long Service Award recognizing her long-standing contributions and commitment to serving the community. In order to be eligible…
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:36
NDP officials meet with area groups, tour facilities
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) convention held in Dauphin last week provided union members from around the province an opportunity to get together, discuss union business, honour some deserving individuals with awards and elect executive members. It also provided an opportunity for provincial government representatives to network with…
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:34
Co-op jumps on board as major sponsor for upcoming summer games
Dauphin Co-op has jumped on board as a major sponsor of the 2024 Manitoba Summer Games powered by Manitoba Hydro. On Friday, Dauphin Co-op donated $50,000 to the games, providing a variety of in-kind support in the form of fuel and food. This investment will help offset operational costs for…
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:31
Governor General makes a well received stop in Dauphin
A beautiful Manitoba morning and a large gathering of citizens greeted the Governor General when he arrived by train at 10 o’clock on Tuesday, October 22, 1925. The Governor General, Julian Byng, was accompanied by the Hon. John Bracken, Premier of Manitoba, and his A.D.C. Captain Chaplain. They were greeted…
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:28
City’s mill rate rises slightly in 2024 budget
Dauphin residents will once again see a slight increase in their municipal taxes this year according to budget documents presented at a public hearing, May 5. The mill rate has been set at 19.513 for 2024, up from last year’s 18.937. The tax levy will net the City $7,276,549 this…
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:26
Light the lights
Theatre Amisk had the community rolling in the aisles as they presented three sold out performances of Co-op The Musical at the Watson Arts Centre over the weekend. Written and directed by WAC co-ordinator Peter Nadolny, the locally-focused play centred on a regular day at a Co-op store. On top…
Tuesday, 30 April 2024 08:08
Games committee leaving a legacy at local high school
The legacy of the 2024 Manitoba Summer Games powered by Manitoba Hydro in Dauphin will include a new rubberized track, as well as a new multi-use athletics pad at the DRCSS. The announcement was made Friday at the track behind the local high school. The project will cost $1.1 million,…
Tuesday, 30 April 2024 07:09
MVSD trustee presentation denounced as racist
Calls for the resignation of a Mountain View School Division trustee are mounting. People around the province are reacting to a 30-minute presentation made by trustee Paul Coffey at the board’s regular meeting, Apr. 22, which many are calling hateful and ignorant. Coffey’s presentation - Racism/Anti Racism Nice Until is…
Tuesday, 30 April 2024 07:08
Kings host annual spring camp
The Dauphin Kings got a glimpse into the team’s future at its annual spring camp, this past weekend at Credit Union Place. More than 100 players hit the ice hoping to make an impression with the team’s coaches and scouts. Kings head coach and general manager Doug Hedley said there…
Tuesday, 30 April 2024 07:07
Mavericks getting ready for a new season
The Parkland Mavericks have hit the pitch to prepare for the upcoming season. The Mavericks will play in Rugby Manitoba’s Men’s Division 2, with five other squads. Teams will play 10 games, one home and one away against each of the other five teams. The Mavericks practiced outside for just…