Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 07:48
Capital work golden
Unseasonably dry conditions have enabled City of Dauphin Public works crews to progress well into the 2023 capital plan. “Things are going really well. Our capital projects have all been started,” director of Public Works and Operations Mike Vanalstyne said. “We’ve got the majority of our capital sidewalk work complete,…
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 07:46
IMWD tour a chance for the district to promote successes
Inter-Mountain Watershed District (IMWD) has been conducting important environmental work throughout the area for many years. And last week, IMWD staff had the opportunity to share some of its successes with their peers from around the province when the district hosted a two-day tour of the area. IMWD’s boundaries extend…
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 07:43
Main Street South project bids come in higher than expected
The tender to find a contractor to lead the redevelopment of Main Street South has closed, but higher than expected estimates have resulted in further delays to the project. “It’s closed, but it’s not awarded officially yet. We’re working out money,” City of Dauphin director of Public Works and Operations…
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 07:41
Barbecue circuit
Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa MP Dan Mazier took the opportunity to connect with some of his constituents over a hotdog, last week, when he hosted his annual barbecue in the parking lot of Dauphin Market Place Mall, Aug.16. The MP also hosted a well attended pop-up passport clinic in the Aspen Lodge…
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 07:26
Parkland Humane Society in desperate need of volunteers
The Parkland Humane Society (PHS) is in dire need of volunteers. According to PHS office administrator Jenn Langlois, the shelter has been inundated with an influx of cats and dogs. “There’s lots of dogs coming in from the pound. The same with cats coming in from the pound. And we…
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 07:47
Rea ready to step aside from Parkland Vipers program
The Parkland Vipers Volleyball Club will have someone new at the helm next season as program founder Ted Rea retires from the role as organizer. Noting it has been more than six years since his own family has been involved with the program, Rea said the program had more than…
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 07:45
Silvester helps Manitoba to silver medal at nationals
Ethelbert’s Analiese Silvester helped Team Manitoba to a silver medal at Football Canada’s Women’s U18 National Championships in Ottawa, July 21 to 29. Manitoba opened the tournament with a 32-26 loss to Ontario Red, July 23. Playing in the Cummings Division, Manitoba then defeated Indigenous Football Canada, 53-0, on July…
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 07:42
Celebrating a milestone
The Very Reverend Father Oleg Bodnarski, along with Marvin Procyshyn conducted a service honouring Ukrainian pioneers at the Trembowla Cross of Freedom site, Sunday, as part of Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival. The day also celebrated the 125th anniversary of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, which was built in 1898 at…
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 07:40
Paying a visit
Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson was in Dauphin, Friday for a meet and greet at the Parkland Recreation Complex with local dignitaries and recipients of recent funding through the Arts, Culture and Sport in Community Fund. Among the Parkland recipients are: Dauphin Recreation Services, Maamawi Park All Seasons, Phase 2 -…
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 07:39
Stoney Point Beach gets a new play structure
Thanks to a grant from the Building Sustainable Communities Fund, the RM of Dauphin was able to build a play structure at Stoney Point Beach. A grand opening of the play structure was held, Aug. 1, with councillors, along with Dauphin MLA Brad Michaleski in attendance. RM of Dauphin CAO…
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 07:37
Larger crowds, great weather help make CNUF a success
The 58th annual Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival (CNUF) is in the books and it could not have gone any better. CNUF president Kayla Gillis said the weekend went better than expected. “Our crowd (Saturday) was phenomenal. The stands were packed. We ran out of alcohol and we had to get…
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 07:35
MMF to train Ukrainian refugees in early learning childcare
The Manitoba Métis Federation will educate and employ up to 25 Ukrainian newcomers to work in the child care profession after receiving $1 million in funding from the provincial government. Wayne Ewasko, Manitoba’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning was in Dauphin, Aug. 1, to present the funds to…
Tuesday, 01 August 2023 07:54
Walkathon fund-raiser leads to new outdoor pool
By Ed StozekFor the Herald There have been times when we purchase a raffle ticket or pledge someone for Jump Rope for Heart, Relay for Life or other fund-raising events. A walkathon is a popular fund-raising event involving participants collecting pledges and sponsorships from donors in exchange for walking a…
Tuesday, 01 August 2023 07:51
Dream is now a reality for Vermillion Growers Ltd.
A dream that was conceived eight years ago was realized, last Thursday, when Vermillion Growers LTD., hosted the grand opening of its greenhouse facility. Vermillion Growers Ltd., uses an innovative, fully-automated control system for growing vegetables under glass greenhouses. The greenhouse showcases industry-leading Gakon Netafim irrigation and greenhouse technology that…
Tuesday, 01 August 2023 07:02
Mavericks are victorious in return to the pitch
The Dauphin Mavericks have been yearning to play a game this season after Rugby Manitoba failed to come up with any opponents for the local men’s rugby squad this season. But the Mavericks were able to hit the pitch for an actual game thanks to the Winnipeg Wasps, who made…