Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 07:42
Winnipegosis residents become community’s newest Canadians
WinnipegosisBy Alice Sahulka The Winnipegosis and District Health Centre (WDHC) board of directors would like to congratulate Dr. Alison Carleton and Cyndie Blythe on becoming Canadian citizens on Feb 21. The couple participated in their citizenship ceremony via Zoom, reciting their oath, cutting up their permanent residence card and singing…
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 07:41
“Lost for five days” draws many to the radio
By Ed StozekFor the Herald Radio was an integral part in the lives of rural and urban residents. When my parents got electricity on their farm in 1954, a brown tube radio was purchased for $20 and it replaced the old existing battery-operated radio. As a result, more time was…
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 07:37
Vigil marks solemn anniversary
Dauphin was one of more than 50 communities across the country to recognize the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine with a candlelight vigil, Friday evening. After an opening prayer, Ukraine’s national anthem was sung by a local folk singing group. Various dignitaries spoke to the crowd of about…
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 07:35
Funding hike offers City some latitude
After freezing municipal operating grants for seven years, the Manitoba government has announced an increase in the annual basket funding it provides municipalities to help fund their operations. And while the exact impact of the 28 per cent increase for the City of Dauphin remains to be seen, it is…
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 07:31
A fund-raising success
It may not have been the coldest night of the year, but it wasn’t far off. However, with windchills of -30C and below, it was enough to have Dauphin’s edition of the Coldest Night of the Year walk cancelled for this year. So instead, participants gathered in the back hall…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:59
Dauphin secures new daycare spaces through federal-provincial initiative
Dauphin will receive the lion’s share of 1,670 new child-care spaces in the two phases of the ready-to-move child-care project, a $94-million total investment from the governments of Canada and Manitoba. A total of 148 child-care spaces - the only ones announced for the Parkland - will be created in…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:52
Stars on ice
These young skaters rock out to the 1950s classic song “At the Hop” by Danny and the Juniors as part of Skate Dauphin’s Skating through the Decades ice show, Monday afternoon. The afternoon included three performances by provincial champion Breken Brezden, as well as other local performers and the entire…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:49
Rangers end season with dominant win
The Parkland Rangers ended the 2022-23 season with wins in five of their last seven games. The week began with an 11-0 loss to the league-leading Brandon Wheat Kings, Wednesday in Brandon. Luke Lepper recorded five assists for Brandon in their win, while Ethan Stewart had two goals and an…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:45
Kings, Pistons split home-and-home
The Dauphin Kings and Steinbach Pistons split a home-and-home weekend with each team winning on home ice. On Friday in front of 770 fans at Credit Union Place, the Kings scored a 6-4 victory, sparked by a two-goal performance from captain Owen Wareham. Hunter Degelman opened the scoring 2:36 into…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:45
Tournament season ends
Dauphin hosted its final two minor hockey tournaments over the weekend, with 13 teams joining the host Dauphin Kings Gold and Silver teams. The Swan Valley Stampeders won the Dauphin Home Hardware Gold Showdown, while the Carman Cougars won the Dauphin McDonald’s Silver Division.
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:43
Learning from the best
Two-time world champion and Olympic champion Jill Officer was on hand to lend her expertise, Saturday, to local junior curlers as part of Curl Manitoba’s Junior High Performance Program. Here, Officer watches video of each junior curler’s delivery technique.
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:41
Guest speaker
Chief David Ledoux of Gambler First Nation was the guest speaker at the second Parkland Chamber of Commerce luncheon series, Feb. 14. Chief Ledoux spoke about economic development and the changes that follow as a result. The next luncheon will be the Chamber’s Appreciation Dinner, Mar. 14.
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:38
Breakfast greetings
The leader of the People’s Party of Canada, Maxime Bernier, was in Dauphin Friday morning to speak with local supporters, followed by a pancake breakfast. Bernier shared his thoughts on the pandemic restrictions, the political divisiveness created by the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives, immigration, the growth of the PPC and…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:37
Nominees announced for chamber awards
The nominees for the Parkland Chamber of Commerce’s annual appreciation awards have been announced. Nominated in the Business Person of the Year category are Marion Pernarowski, Angela Kotyk, Kathy McLennan and Brenna Haverluck. Young Entrepreneur of the Year nominees include Kara Braschuk of Parks Edge Physiotherapy, Gabrielle Carriere of Hair…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 07:36
Louis Riel Day fun
The temperatures were cool but the skies were bright as large crowds gathered at Fort Dauphin Museum to celebrate Louis Riel Day, Monday. Sponsored by the Northwest Metis Council, the day featured all sorts of fun such as dog sled rides, an opportunity to try out fat bikes and snowshoes…