Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:55
Election 2023? Mayor hopes for improved relationship
While the promise of a new Community Centre for Justice by NDP leader Wan Kinew is encouraging, Dauphin mayor David Bosiak is hoping for more from the upcoming provincial election. “I’m supportive of (Community Centre for Justice) from a sense of there was plans and everything done in their past…
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:14
DLGC hosts senior open
The Dauphin Lake Golf Club hosted its annual senior men’s and ladies open golf tournament, Thursday. Pearl Maksymetz won the ladies tournament ahead of runner-up Shelly Love. Laurie Williams was third and Chris Carefoot was fourth. Bertha Davis won the first flight, with Irmgard Juce in second place, Sue Leney…
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:10
Kings ready for training camp
The Manitoba Junior Hockey League season is around the corner and teams will be hitting the ice as training camps get underway. Prior to training camp, the Kings will host their annual skills and development camp for U9 and up age groups. Kings head coach and general manager Doug Hedley…
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:07
Clippers prepare for new season on the gridiron
With August drawing to a close, high school sports are beginning to ramp up for another season. The Dauphin Clippers football team began practicing, Aug. 9, with an average of between 25 and 30 players. Incoming manager Jeff Micasew, who is taking over from the retired Cam Bennet, said it…
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:04
Perchaluk honoured with Community Service Medallion
A dedicated community advocate has been recognized for the effort he puts into improving the lives of others. Jim Perchaluk received a Community Service Medallion for his work as president of the the Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre and Museum, the Selo Ukraina site, and other volunteer efforts such as the…
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:02
Wood excited to be representing PCs in Dauphin race
After many years as an educator teaching about the workings of government in his social studies classes, Gord Wood is looking to get directly involved. Wood is seeking election to the Manitoba Legislature in the Dauphin constituency as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party in the upcoming provincial election.…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 09:06
Treaty Days golf
Scott Lynxleg, hitting from the fairway on no. 1, aims for the green on no. 18 during the Ebb and Flow Treaty Days Golf Tournament, Friday. The tournament was part of Ebb and Flow Treaty Days celebration, Aug. 13 to 20. The week-long event included pancake breakfasts, a drag queen…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 09:05
In the dark
About 85 golfers hit the links at the Dauphin Lake Golf Club, Saturday evening, for the annual Night Light Golf Tournament. The event is a fund-raiser for the multi-use park at Dauphin Beach. Organizers said the cement was poured about a month ago and the fencing has arrived. The courts…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 09:04
For a good cause
Kevin Thompson and Justin Huddle keep an eye on Amy Thompson’s putt on no. 11 during a charity golf tournament at the Gilbert Plains Country Club, Saturday. The fund-raiser was in support of Isaac McCrimmon, a 2-1/2-year-old who was diagnosed with a form of leukemia. The family moved to Saskatoon…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 09:02
Back to school
Prospective students interested in the mature student high school diploma program through the Centre for Adult Learning at Assiniboine Community College’s Parkland Campus, had an opportunity to gather some information during an open house, Aug. 17. The event helped guide and inform those looking to earn their high school diploma,…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 09:00
City pleased with development plan
To function efficiently, achieve growth and attract new businesses, communities cannot rely on blind luck, a proper roadmap is required. To that end the City of Dauphin has been working hard on a new Development Plan and held a public hearing as part of the adoption process at its regular…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 08:59
Lunch with benefits
Parkland Campus Kids Daycare held a fund-raising barbecue at the Dauphin Co-op Food Store, Aug. 17, in aid of its operations at the Assiniboine Community College Parkland Campus. The facility is licensed for 28 preschoolers and 12 infants, with ACC students getting preferred access for their child-care needs. The centre…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 08:55
Girl Guides gather for Crocus Camp
More than 500 Girl Guides and their leaders from across Canada have come to Dauphin for the organization’s Crocus Camp 2023, which will be held, Aug. 20 to 26. Camp director Melissa Lopushniuk of Winnipeg said this is the first year they are running such a Crocus Camp. “So we’re…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 08:53
NDP pledge new jail
A new Community Centre for Justice for Dauphin is on the list of priorities should the Manitoba New Democrats form the next provincial government. Party leader Wab Kinew was in the city, Aug. 18, sharing his plans to develop the facility, three years after the governing Progressive Conservatives unexpectedly and…
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 08:08
Dogs are a man’s, and a boy’s best friend
By Ed StozekFor the Herald Upon arrival at a farmyard the first contact usually involves a greeting by the official “guardian” of the premises, the family dog. The term “a dog is man's best friend” was first coined in 1789 by King Frederick of Prussia claiming, “the only, absolute and…