Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 07:54
Haverluck a community builder
The community of Dauphin is mourning the loss of one of its biggest supporters following the death of Myles Haverluck, Feb. 9. Known primarily as an intelligent and successful businessman, the Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy founder nurtured what has become a legacy of consistency and reliability through a customer-first philosophy. Armed…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 07:15
Shelterbelts - a problem solver and a big part of Prairie history
By Ed Stozek In 1918 a group of Western Canadians met at Winnipeg to solve an urgent problem. They wanted every prairie farmer to gain knowledge of the value of shelterbelts for home improvement, productive gardens, more pleasant living conditions and the betterment of farm values. The Canadian Pacific Railway…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 07:09
Kings overcome lackluster play to earn five of six points
On paper, it was a good week for the Dauphin Kings. The local Manitoba Junior Hockey League squad picked up five of a possible six points, actually gaining a point on the second-place Blizzard Junior A Hockey Club. But the Kings did not make it easy on themselves. The week…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 06:57
Lots of balls up in the air during City’s 2024 budget deliberations
The City of Dauphin is well into the process of setting its 2024 financial plan, but it is still too early to say what that might look like in the end. Mayor David Bosiak said there are many factors to consider. With major infrastructure projects such as the Main Street…
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:31
Kings look to close the gap on second place in MGEU West Division
The Dauphin Kings earned a split over the weekend and remain in third place in the MGEU West Division of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. Dalton Andrew scored twice, with both goals coming on the power play to lead the Winkler Flyers to a 3-2 in over the Kings, Friday…
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:29
Rangers need help to get back into playoff race
The Parkland Rangers are doing what they can to stay in the playoff hunt, but they need some help if they are to reach the postseason. The Rangers won two of three games in the Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League, last week. Tavyn Boychuk’s goal 1:35 into overtime lifted Parkland…
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:27
New champs crowned
Kyle Forsyth of Turko Fertilizer and Glenn Toews of Nutrien Ag. Solutions track an incoming shot during the final of the Bayer Crop Science Parkland Super League of Curling, Sunday. After Forsyth clinched first place with a 6-3 win over Toews in a makeup game, Jan. 29, the playoffs took…
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:23
Local dentist is new president of Manitoba Dental Association
A local dentists has been chosen to lead Manitoba Dental Association (MDA) for 2024-2025 as it’s 100th president Last month, Dr. Daron Baxter was elected by the the association’s board of directors as its ninth female president. “Dr. Baxter is a well-respected general practice dentist who grew up in Winnipeg…
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:20
Buckwold Bridge contract awarded
Work on rehabilitation of the Buckwold Bridge is expected to begin soon after city councillors awarded the contract at a special meeting, Feb. 5. Five bids were received for the project with the lowest quote of $1,089,908.47 from Armcon Ltd., of Stonewall, eventually chosen. Dauphin director of Public Works and…
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:18
MVSD gets a bump in funding from province
While there is still plenty of work to do to finalize Mountain View School Division’s 2024-25 operating budget, a big piece of the puzzle was revealed last week as part of the Province’s education funding announcement. And while the funding plan contains a lot of information to digest, MVSD secretary-treasurer…
Wednesday, 31 January 2024 09:27
Assiniboine Effect Day closing in
By Carl StewartParkland Campus Director “Community.” It’s right there in our name. This is because Assiniboine Community College and its Parkland Campus belong to all of us. As our region’s sole post-secondary institution, we are more than just programs and courses. More than classrooms and trades shops. We are more…
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 09:12
Clippers stumble
Dauphin’s Julien Lopez (13) and Raiders goalie Jordan Svaboda watch the puck slide past the goal post in high school hockey action, Saturday at Credit Union Place. The Dauphin Clippers hockey team lost two of three games over the weekend. With 15 players dressed, the Clippers beat the Birtle Falcons,…
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 09:11
Falling behind
The Parkland Rangers are falling out of the playoff picture in the Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League after three straight losses, last week. The Brandon Wheat Kings scored a 4-2 win over the Rangers, Jan. 23 in Dauphin. On the weekend in Thompson, Parkland lost 8-1 to the Norman North…
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 09:10
Winning streak snapped, Kings rebound on Ukrainian Night
Last week was one of mixed results for the Dauphin Kings. Six different players had two points each in a 6-2 win over the Swan Valley Stampeders, Jan. 23, in Swan River, extending Dauphin’s winning streak to seven games. The streak came to an end, Friday at Credit Union Place…
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 09:01
The road to Medicare was not always smooth
By Ed StozekFor the Herald My parent’s income on their mixed farm stemmed from selling grain, eggs, cream, pork and poultry. In an era long before universal health care, their medical expenses included fees for appointments to see a doctor or for a hospital stay. At a time when dollars…