Dauphin Herald
Tuesday, 17 January 2023 07:23
Close call
The demolition of the old Acadamy Video location on Second Avenue Northeast hit a snag Thursday afternoon after crews from Stirling Enterprises hit a gas line, which was still charged though it was supposed to have been shut off. Manitoba Hydro staff had the gas leak contained prior to the…
Tuesday, 17 January 2023 07:21
City makes investments into refuse collection system
The City of Dauphin is making some major investments in the collection and processing of refuse. At its regular meeting, council approved an increase in the amount it is willing to pay for the purchase of a new garbage truck, as well as an investment in the refurbishing of the…
Tuesday, 17 January 2023 07:19
Lunch series begins
The Parkland Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 2023 luncheon series with Jordan Pernarowski of MNP LLP speaking on Business Adaptations, as well as an update from Dauphin Economic Development Manager Martijn van Luijn. The next luncheon will take place, Feb. 14.
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 07:54
Rangers lineup bolstered by addition of Simchuk
It was a tough start to the new year for the Parkland Rangers. The regional U18 AAA hockey team dropped a pair of games to the Winnipeg Bruins, 10-4 on Saturday, and 6-2 on Sunday. Both games were in Swan River. With the addition of Ukrainian-born center Havryil Simchuk, Rangers…
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 07:52
Comeback nets Kings a split, move into third place
Alex Senf’s goal 2:29 into overtime lifted the Dauphin Kings to a come-from-behind 6-5 win over the Winnipeg Blues, Saturday, salvaging a split for the local junior A hockey club. The Blues had scored a 6-4 victory, Friday in Winnipeg, spurred by a three-goal outburst in a span of 3:05,…
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 07:46
MPI shares top five frauds of 2022
Social media likes, multiple sets of keys and a laundry detergent container might, at first glance, seem like they have nothing in common? But those all helped all helped Manitoba Public Insurance’s (MPI) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) saved Manitoba ratepayers nearly half a million dollars in 2022. Insurance fraud comes…
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 07:45
Senseless act
Dauphin Recreation Services lead hand Eddie Simpson makes repairs to the outdoor rink on DRS grounds, last week. Recreation staff discovered damage at the rink Thursday, after vandals ripped apart the end boards to gain access to the breezeway between the ice surface and the DRS building. The damage was…
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 07:42
Christ is Born! Let us Glorify Him!
While for many the observance of Christmas this year is in the rearview mirror, for those who celebrate the holiday according to the Julian Calendar are currently in the midst of their celebration. For Ukrainian people Christmas is the most important family holiday of the whole year. It is celebrated…
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 07:38
Milestone reached
Dauphin and District Community Foundation members Sherrie Volk, left, and Rita Dupley, right, were on hand when fellow board member Darren Eddie marked another milestone on the foundation’s thermometre, last week. DDCF recently hit the $4.75 million mark.
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 07:26
Clippers sweep weekend tilts
A pair of wins to start the new year has the Dauphin Clippers hockey team maintaining its hold on first place in the Westman High School Hockey League. William Miner had two goals and added a pair of assists to lead Dauphin to a 5-2 win over the Birtle/Shoal Lake/Rossburn…
Tuesday, 03 January 2023 08:00
There were plenty of sports highlights in the past year
With the world coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, things got back to normal with the return of festivals, fairs and sports. There were several highlights in Dauphin and the Parkland when it came to sports. Perhaps the biggest highlight of 2022 in Dauphin was the Kings winning the eighth…
Tuesday, 03 January 2023 07:57
Mail orders were once an important part of life
By Ed StozekFor the Herald For over a century Eaton’s department store’s main rival was Simpson’s. Through the pages of the first Simpson’s catalogue in 1893, the last Simpson-Sears catalogue in 1978 and the final edition of the Sears catalogue in 2016, the company offered its products to Canadians all…
Tuesday, 03 January 2023 07:55
Monthly RCMP stats show downward trend
The Manitoba RCMP West District, which includes the City and Rural Municipality of Dauphin, reported a decrease in calls for service in November compared to the same time period last year. Calls for police assistance in the district dropped from 5,002 in 2021 to 4,821 this past November, a decrease…
Tuesday, 03 January 2023 07:54
Holiday fun and games
The weather outside was frightful, but the good food and laughs were delightful at Regional Connections’ annual holiday potluck party, Dec. 17, at Parkland Crossing. To learn about the free get-togethers and information events planned for the New Year, contact Regional Connections Immigrant Services at 204-647-0693.
Tuesday, 03 January 2023 07:52
Local man gives a special gift to the community
It’s a Christmas time gift that will benefit many. Dauphin resident Jim Mulligan provided a yuletide boost to the Dauphin Hospital Foundation with a generous donation of $150,000. The donation was also made in recognition of his late wife Judy. Mulligan was more than happy to help by donating to…