Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:14
Dauphin and District Handivan Association holds its AGM
The Dauphin and District Handivan Association (DDHA) hosted its annual general meeting, May 16. President Sharon Zeiler said it was a productive meeting, during which the audited financial statement was presented by Jason Zamrykut. The board also welcomed two new members, Debra Robertson and Shannon Prokopowich, who will join remaining…
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:13
Filling it in
City staff Bradyn Smeski, Ron Paziuk and Barry Bloomfield work on filling some of the potholes on First Street Northeast, May 16. The City has been busy getting things spruced up ahead of the busy tourist season expected this summer.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:07
Clear Lake Golf Course grows into one of the best
By Ed StozekFor the Herald The Minister of the Interior, the Hon. Charles Stewart, addressed a large gathering at Clear Lake on Aug. 16, 1928. He promised considerable improvements to Clear Lake and Riding Mountain Park, but was non-committal on setting aside an area for a national park. He noted…
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:04
Countryfest offers grads a present
Dauphins Countryfest is offering high school seniors more than just a pat on the back for successfully wrapping up their secondary school careers. Canada’s longest running country music festival, is offering graduates in Manitoba and Saskatchewan a free 730 CKDM Thursday Kick-Off Party pass to extend a heartfelt congratulations for…
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:03
A night of inspiration
The Parkland Crisis Centre and Women’s Shelter and The Hub Dauphin hosted renowned Canadian psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington, May 16, at the Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium. The sold out crowd received a free copy of Dr. Carrington’s book, Feeling Seen, followed by a 90-minute keynote address where she focused much of…
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:01
City, area rakes in Building Sustainable Communities grants
Maamawi Park Phase 2 got a huge boost when the list of projects approved under the Building Sustainable Communities (BSC) program was released, last week. The toboggan hill/recreational park development planned for the local Dauphin Recreation Services grounds received $300,000 as part of the $25 million set aside to to…
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 07:59
Fore!
Eight-year-old Cohen Campbell takes aim at the target during a round of disc golf with his uncle Craig, Sunday afternoon. The 18-hole disc golf course can be found in Vermillion Park.
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 08:07
Clippers using PWHSBL season to prepare for zone playoffs
It’s been a tough season for the Dauphin Clippers baseball team. The Clippers entered a doubleheader on their home field on Sunday looking for their first win of the season, but instead, came away with a pair of lopsided losses, dropping their record to 0-5. After Wednesday’s game in Ste.…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 08:06
Ethelbert duo win silver at provincials
Brittney Stratuliak and Payton Dudar played badminton together for the first time in Grade 6 at Ethelbert School. Due to the pandemic, they did not get the chance to play together again until Grade 9. They worked hard to hone their skills and keep each other positive when they went…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 08:05
Art on display
Patrick Paul, an Ojibwe artist of the woodland style, discusses his art which will be on display outside the Dauphin Public Library, May 9. The artwork is expected to go up in mid-June. Following Paul’s presentation, the Rotary Club of Dauphin presented a literacy grant in the amount of $1,670…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 08:02
DDCF distributes spring grants
The Dauphin and District Community Foundation (DDCF) announced 13 grant recipients at the State of the City address, hosted by the Parkland Chamber of Commerce, May 9. DDCF’s spring intake allowed them to hand out $73,738 in grants to 13 groups and organizations. Here is a list of the grant…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 08:01
Belting out the tunes
Jason McCoy and Chris Byrne, sing one of McCoy’s hit songs at the Backroads to Countryfest show, Saturday, at the Watson Arts Centre. The show was part of a tour, which included stops in Virden, Swan River and Minnedosa and also featured performers Nelson Little and Emma Peterson of Winnipegosis.…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 07:56
City’s 2023 construction plan leans on reserve funds
The City of Dauphin’s capital plan is set for 2023 and Public Works crews will be busy throughout the community. “It’s going to be a busy year again, so we’re hoping to hit the ground running in the next week or two,” director of Public Works and Operations Mike VanAlstyne…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 07:53
City council sets its 2023 financial plan
After years of mill rate reductions and freezes, Dauphin residents will see an increase in their property tax bills for 2023. Dauphin city council passed the 2023 financial plan at a special meeting, May 11, which will see the mill rate rise from 18.332, which raised $6,382,457 in 2022, to…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 07:52
State of the City
Dauphin Mayor David Bosiak spoke to a capacity crowd at the State of the City address, May 14, in the Aspen Lodge at the Dauphin Recreation Complex. Bosiak spoke on six key items he feels are important to the future of the city - community and innovation, climate action and…