Dauphin City Council had their regular council meeting last night.
One item on the agenda was Manitoba Honour 150 and local recipient of the award, Bill Hart.
Deputy Mayor, Christian Laughland talked about Hart and gave him a certificate, as well as a medal:
"Bill's impact is felt everywhere in our community and his long-standing career in volunteerism and his 'we can do it' mindset have driven goal-getting, collaboration, and achievement in many organizations over the years. In recognition of this prestigious award, I'm honoured to present Bill with a framed honour certificate, a commemorative medal and ribbon, a $40 gift card from Manitoba 150 sponsored by Canad Inns, and a USB with a video that depicts the creation of the commemorative medal."
Another topic of discussion was the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Deputy Mayor Laughland said that the City of Dauphin will now officially recognize September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
"The City of Dauphin and its employees will be observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, previously known as Orange Shirt Day on September 30th, 2021, as a statutory holiday to provide time to reflect on the legacy of the residential school system and its impact on Indigenous communities, and will be flying its flags at half-mast. Now, therefore we the council of Dauphin, do hereby proclaim September 30th, 2021, as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation."
The last topic was regarding fire prevention week, which will take place from October 3rd to October 9th. Deputy Mayor Laughland said that it's important that people practice fire safety everywhere, including your own home:
"All the people of Dauphin are urged to be aware of their surroundings, look for available points of escape in the event of a fire or other emergency, respond when the smoke alarms sound by exiting the building immediately, and support public safety activities and efforts of the Dauphin Fire Department during Fire Prevention Week 2021."
The next Dauphin City Council meeting will take place on Monday, October 4th.
