Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 15:06
MLA honours Lytwyn in the House
Dauphin MLA and MAnitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn, recently delivered a Member’s Statement in the Legislature recognizing the achievements of Winnipegosis resident Alex Lytwyn. Lytwyn lives with cerebral palsy and, using a powerchair, he has built a life shaped not by limitations, but by determination, creativity, and a strong commitment…
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 15:05
Manitoba’s Budget 2026 tabled with Dauphin projects prominent
Two Dauphin projects figured prominently in the tabling of Budget 2026 in the Manitoba Legislature, last week. The budget document drew attention to the Dauphin Centre for Community Justice, with a promise of $7 million to break ground on the $142 million project this fiscal year, as well as a…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 13:34
Vipers win in Virden
The 13U Parkland Vipers girls volleyball team won a tournament hosted by Club West in Virden this past weekend. The Vipers split their matches in the round-robin, beating Offspeed Red, 25-7 and 25-17, and Brandon Westman, 25-15 and 25-20. They lost to Brandon Volleyball Club (BVC), 21-25, 25-15 and 16-18,…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 13:34
Celtics win bronze medal at provincials on home court
Playing in front of their hometown fans, the Ste. Rose Celtics boys basketball team won the bronze medal at provincials, Saturday afternoon. The Celtics opened the tournament with a 61-48 win over the Dufferin Christian Stingers, Thursday. The Celtics then fell, 95-36, to the Glenboro/Baldur Panthers in the semifinals, setting…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 13:33
Recycling depot misuse a problem
The City released a video last week of a man disposing of an old toilet at the residential recycling drop off located along First Avenue Southeast to highlight ongoing problems at the facility. At their regular meeting earlier this month, council was made aware of the situation by deputy city…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 13:32
Police investigation into woman’s death awaits autopsy results
The body of a woman reported missing last week has been located. On Mar. 18, at 10:15 p.m., Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP received a report of a missing 21-year-old woman from O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation. She had been last seen on Mar. 16 at a residence in the community. Officers…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 13:32
Parkland Chamber of Commerce distributes awards
The efforts of local business and community leaders were in the spotlight at The Parkland Chamber of Commerce Celebration Night, Mar. 18, at Countryfest Community Cinema. Dr. Kara Vanderheyden, owner of WillowBrook Eye Care, was presented the Business Person of the Year Award. The award recognizes a well-known passion for…
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 14:13
Proper HR practices becoming an important part of farming operations
With fierce competition for quality employees in the agriculture sector, a proper human resources program can improve the odds of attracting and retaining productive farm workers. That was the message Lyndsay Seafoot of The Curbridge Group relayed to area producers gathered for the Dauphin Agricultural Society’s Farm Outlook 2026, Mar.…
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 14:13
Lean on the fundamentals when marketing in a chaotic world
Normally, Jon Driedger finds grain markets straight forward and, at times, a bit boring. But the representative of LeftField Commodity Research told area producers gathered in Aspen Lodge at the Parkland Recreation Complex for Farm Outlook 2026 in this crop year, things are anything, but normal. “That’s maybe a bit…
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 14:12
Learning to fly - local air cadets benefit from dedicated flight simulator
The 50 LCol. Barker VC Dauphin Air Cadet Squadron is part of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets organization, which provides youth ages 12 to 18 with opportunities to grow into confident, capable and community-minded leaders, according to Dauphin commanding officer Marcus Paddock. Across the country, Paddock added, the program includes…
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 14:11
Chasing a dream
When theatre lovers head to the DRCSS this April to take in the school’s production of Momma Mia, they can expect an evening of top-notch entertainment provided by an enthusiastic student cast and crew. But there will be one cast member on stage whose enthusiasm for performing sits a little…
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 14:11
Kings look to tame Wolverines again in playoff rematch
The Dauphin Kings skate into the Manitoba Junior Hockey League McMunn and Yates Building Supplies Turnbull Cup playoffs riding a four-game winning streak. After wins over the Waywayseecappo Wolverines and Virden Oil Capitals last weekend, the Kings clinched second place in the MGEU West Division with a come-from-behind 2-1 overtime…
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 14:10
Armstrong repeats as ladies bonspiel champion
Twenty-two teams hit the ice at the Parkland Recreation Complex curling rink for the annual ladies bonspiel. When all was said and done, Tiffany Armstrong and her team of Morgan Kropelniski, Stacey Stewart and Tamara Kolida took home top prize in the first event for the second straight year, beating…
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 14:09
Police continue search for missing woman
Swan River RCMP are continuing to investigate the disappearance of Lorlene Bone, a Sapoteweyak Cree Nation woman who was reported missing 10 years ago this week. Bone, who would now be 41 years old, last spoke to her mother on Feb. 29, 2016. She was reported missing to Swan River…
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 14:08
MVSD examining ward makeup
When ratepayers in Mountain View School Division head to the polls this fall to elect a new board of trustees, things will be a little different than in the past. As part of their public budget meeting, Mar. 2, MVSD presented some options for the realignment of its electoral wards…