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The Dauphin Food Bank has been serving Dauphin and the area for more than 20 years.
They're currently based out of Parkland Crossing but not for much longer. Due to the sale of Parkland Crossing, the Food Bank needs to find a new home, which they have not been able to do.
While they have looked at numerous spots, they have either been too small or too expensive. They have to be out by September 30.
"We're desperately trying to find somewhere," said Robin Gambler. "What if we have to do renovations? Our time is going to run out, we need to find a new home."
The Dauphin Food Bank serves roughly 450 people in the Dauphin and District area every month and has been doing so for more than two decades
"It would be horrible if we had to close our doors," ended Gambler. "With the prices skyrocketing and high rent, our patrons rely on us."
Got a lead on a space? The Dauphin Food Bank is urgently searching for a new home of at least 2,500 square feet. If you know of a spot that might fit the bill, call 204-638-7853. Every tip counts!
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The Watson Art Centre is preparing for what should be an awesome summer of live entertainment, games, and so much more.
Ahead of that, they are in search of volunteers. They're looking for concert committee members, building committee experts, a youth activity coordinator, volunteer recruiters, fundraising gurus, marketing mavens, grant writers, and web masters. They are also in search of board members.
Cam Bennet says the Watson Art Centre is a great place to be.
"It's an important part of Dauphin with a rich history," said Bennet. "It's a way to contribute to the community, and you can help shape the direction we may take. We're also a bunch of fun people, it's all good for everyone."
If you are interested in volunteering, you can message Cam on Facebook. Bennet says the excitement is building ahead of installing their new heat pump. It has arrived in Dauphin, and at the price of $100,000.00, the Watson Art Centre is set to be the Coolest Building in Dauphin.
It also means events can be held year-round, something Cam is extremely excited about.
"Yeah, that's going to be pretty exciting. To know that we can go into the Watson in the middle of July and it not be scorching hot is great," offered Bennet. "We're hoping to increase our wedding rentals. Having a heat pump opens up so many possibilities for us. It's very exciting."
The Dirty Catfish Brass Band is set to rock the Watson on April 26, and tickets are on sale here.
"That night, we're going to announce our Concert Series, which is back for the 2025-26 season," mentioned Bennet. "We're going to announce the acts and dates. If you purchase tickets for all four shows, you'll save $30."
The Watson Art Centre will also have a booth at the Business Expo next month.
Bennet wants to give a big shoutout to the folks that donated money during the Coolest Building in Town Campaign.
"That was really great to see. We had all sorts of people donating, people that frequent here and those that don't," ended Bennet. "They recognise the Watson is an integral of the community, and they want it to be here for their kids growing up."
The Watson Art Centre is the heartbeat of Dauphin, and Cam invites you to join in on the good times.
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Earth Day celebrations are set for this Saturday at the Dauphin Active Living Centre.
Esther Fyk is one of the organizers.
"One of the activities is making microgreens from 2 litre pop bottles. And you will be able to take this home with you. We are going to have a table where you can get dry ingredients for soup, put them in a jar and take them home with the recipe. As well, we are going to have a raffle for a little vertical greenhouse made out of wooden pallets."
There will also be a short slide show on how to grow your own food.,
The event goes from 1 - 4 this Saturday, and a donation to help offset costs would be appreciated.
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A 51-year-old unlicensed driver who had too many drinks is facing charges.
On April 7 at 8:00 p.m., Ste. Rose RCMP noticed a truck parked incorrectly near a motel bar. While the officers were on the scene, two individuals left the bar, entered the vehicle, and began to drive away.
The vehicle was pulled over, and the 51-year-old admitted to having "just a sip" from an open bottle of liquor in the centre console. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) test was taken, resulting in a fail.
The driver is charged with operating while impaired, operating equal to or over 80mg%, driving without a valid driver's license, and unlawful transportation of alcohol in a motor vehicle. The vehicle was also impounded for 30 days, and a court date is pending.
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Several local municipal leaders and staff are in Winnipeg this week for the Association of Manitoba Municipalities spring convention and trade show, which begins today
Among the 500+ delegates in attendance is Duphin mayor Dave Bosiak.
Besides the trade show, there is also breakout sessions and keynote speakers.
The event is taking place at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg.
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The provincial government has confirmed that Dauphin's Countryfest is receiving a one-time, $500,000 grant.
Provincial Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism minister Nellie Kennedy said Countryfest is an important event for the City of Dauphin, which she added relies on the festival's success to provide important investments that drive economic activity in the region.
Countryfest president Duane McMaster says they have been working on this grant for some time.
"The province has come through in a big way for us this year, and we really appreciate them acknowledging how important Countryfest is to this area and to Manitoba as a whole."
McMaster adds that this announcement, along with a strong run of sponsorships so far, has led to more optimism around the Countryfest board table.
"For a while there, the excitement was waning a little bit. But having these different organizations and people step forward, such as the strong sponsorships and the city stepping forward and the province stepping forward, it was all a show of support for us. It has really convinced us that this festival is going to happen and it is going to keep happening. We know that people believe in this event."
McMaster is now hopeful that the rest of Manitoba will show their support by buying tickets for this year's festival, which goes June 26th to 29th.
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A 17-year-old male from Ebb and Flow and a 16-year-old female from Dauphin face charges after they were arrested over the weekend.
On Sunday at 2:45 p.m., Dauphin RCMP responded to a report of someone being threatened with a firearm on Ida Street. The 17-year-old male had fled after pointing a gun at a 23-year-old female. Officers located him a short time later, and he was taken into custody. An investigation led to the arrest of the 16-year-old female.
Both suspects were searched, and the following was located:
- 130.3 grams of meth – estimated community value over $26,000;
- 8.2 grams of cocaine and 5.5 grams of crack cocaine – estimated community value $900;
- 17 pills of Zopiclone – estimated community value $350;
- Canadian currency
The 17-year-old male, from Ebb and Flow First Nation, faces Weapons and Drug Trafficking charges and was remanded into custody. The 16-year-old female, from Dauphin, faces a Drug Trafficking charge and was released with a future court appearance.
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A sad ending to a missing persons case out of Carberry.
Blue Hills RCMP say 78-year-old Donald Paschke, who was reported missing to police on Saturday, has been located deceased.
An investigation continues pending the results of the autopsy.
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States of Local Emergency were declared over the weekend by both the Grandview and Gilbert Plains municipalities due to a rapid snowmelt that has led to washouts and flooding on many rural roads in those municipalities.
By declaring these emergencies, the municipalities can now take actions to provide protection to its residents, property and the environment.
It also allows them to issue orders and to do everything necessary to prevent or limit loss of lives or damage of property, which can include limiting or prohibiting travel and performing work in order to save infrastructure.
A number of roads in the Gilbert Plains Municipality have been closed due to washouts or water on the roadway.
They include (as of 5 pm April 14th):
121W between 137N and 138N
121W between 139N and 142N
122W between 138N and 139N
123W between 137N & Highway 274
124W between 150N and 151N
125W between 138N and 139N
125W between 149N and 151N
126W between 144N and 146N
126W between 150N and 151N
127W between 142N and 144N
127W between 149N and 151N
130W between 141N and 142N
131W between 142N and Highway 5
131W between 149N and 150N
132W between 138N and 139N
133W between 140N and Highway 5
134W between 140N and 142N
134W between Highway 5 and 147N
134W between 149N and 150N
136N between 120W and 121W
137N between 120W and 121W
137N between 125W and 127W
138N between 128W and 139W - use caution
139N between 125W and 128W
141N between 130W and 131W
141N between 133W and 134W
142N between 130W and 134W
143.5N between 131W and 133W
144N between 121W and 126W
144N between 128W and 129W
148N between Highway 274 and 131W
149N between 125W and 131W
149N between 133W and 134W
153N between Highway 10 and 125W
Please avoid all areas with closed roads as conditions are changing quickly, DO NOT travel through any flood water and respect the road closed barricades. This listing will be changing as the next few days progress.
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The Dauphin & District Community Foundation received 20 applications for their spring intake.
The applications added up to more than $166,000.00.
Community Funding Highlights
Total Distributed: $135,483
Animal Welfare & Outdoor Initiatives
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Barkland Bridges Inc. — $2,250
Walking trail development to assist in pet rescue readiness -
Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve — $11,500
Vermillion tree & shrub revitalization
Arts, Culture, & Performance
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Bratstva Studios Inc. — $2,125
Choreography, instruction, and costumes for a new dance -
Dauphin & District Allied Arts Council — $9,500
Stairlift and handicap door opener for accessibility -
Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre & Museum
• $7,500 – Relocation of pioneer log barn
• $5,000 – Installation of hand dryers at Selo Site -
CN Park Memorial — $1,412
Final costs for memorial completion
Education & Youth
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Ecole MacNeill K-1 Outdoor Ed Club — $1,500
Snowshoes for outdoor classroom activities -
Mountain View School Division — $9,145
Music therapy program for student wellness -
Dauphin Minor Hockey — $5,882
Specialized training camps & equipment for players
Childcare & Accessibility
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Dauphin Magical Horizons Daycare — $7,048
Revamp of playground entrances and emergency exits -
Dauphin & District Handivan — $7,500
Transmission and ramp repair for accessible transit
Community Services
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Dauphin Public Library — $2,000
Phase one of washroom upgrades -
Rainbow Resource Centre — $6,020
Empowerment workshops for 2SLGBTQ+ community
Events & Recreation
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Dauphin Ag Society — $5,000
Grader purchase for fairgrounds (chuckwagon & chariot races) -
Dauphin's Countryfest Inc. — $17,818
Infrastructure improvements -
Dauphin Recreation Services — $20,000
Wave pool repairs -
Parkland Mavericks Women's Rugby — $4,178
New equipment for players
Health & Wellness
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Dauphin Hero Club — $605
Air purifier ($448) & replacement filters ($157)
Kit Daley, the executive director for the DDCF, was thrilled to provide these organizations with funds.
"Granting is always an exciting time; we love seeing the variety of projects in the works," added Daley. "It's incredible to see the passion our organizations have for enhancing our community."
18 of the 20 applications were granted money, meaning two did not.
To be eligible for a grant, your organization must fit under the following criteria:
- Grants are given to CRA-registered charities or qualified donees or organizations that partner with the above-mentioned organizations. For-profit businesses and individuals are not eligible;
- Grants are made to projects or programs delivered in Dauphin and/or the RM of Dauphin; and
- Grants are not made to projects that are undertaken before receiving the Grant Committee's decision.
Preferance is given to the following:
- Have a well-planned approach
- Demonstrate the ability to serve a need in the community
- Demonstrate accessibility & inclusivity
- Promote diversity & social justice
- Promote volunteer & citizen involvement
While Kit says they would love to accept all applications, they aren't able to. With that said, those who are denied are always welcome to apply again.
"Some of the grant applications we receive, we can't fund because they don't fall within our granting area," ended Daley. "Some applicants are encouraged to apply again. The granting committee reviews all applications and identifies what would best serve the community."
Daley says the DDCF will soon be handing out scholarships to graduates at the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School (DRCSS). Graduating students should speak with the guidance department at the school or visit here.
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