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He was a man described as a successful businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, who was also a great leader and mentor to many in the city of Dauphin.

Myles Haverluck passed away last Friday at the age of 72.

His accomplishments and contributions in the Dauphin area are both numerous and generous. 

Myles was driven to "make life better", which is reflected in the slogan for the Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy that he started in 1979. Barret Procyshyn, Pharmacist at the DCP, says that Myles stood behind the meaning of that slogan.

"That's what Myles lived for. He wanted to make people who dealt with the pharmacy healthier and better and feel better. He wanted the community to be a better place. The community we worked in and that we lived in. It was never about Myles, it was always about the DCP teams and about what we can do for Dauphin and how we can help Dauphin and make it a better place."

The pharmacy wasn't the only way that Myles influenced the medical industry in Dauphin. He was also responsible for establishing the Dauphin Medical Walk-in Clinic, which according to Dr. Fred Fjeldsted, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

"The original incorporation of all the doctors into a single clinic was a massive undertaking. I believe shortly thereafter they incorporated a pharmacist into the group, which was Myles operating out of a single exam room in the clinic, and things grew from there."     

Myles also knew the importance of supporting his staff. He helped open the Magical Horizon Daycare with Jamie Grouette, who was always amazed at Myles' capacity for care. This not only helped his staff at the DCP, but numerous families across the city.

"Everything he did really was centered around making sure that Dauphin always remained a thriving community. He was really proud of that."

The community pride that Myles felt is completely reflected in the many aspects he supported.

In 1990, Myles put a substantial amount of money towards Dauphin's Countryfest.

Dwayne McMaster, Countryfest president says it likely wouldn't be around today if it weren't for Myles.

"Myles and some of the original investors were the ones who did Countryfest the first year it happened in 1990... they lost some money the first year, and Myles and a group of investors made sure everyone got paid and made sure it happened again."

On the topic of entertainment, Ron Hedley, who oversaw fundraising for the local cinema, says that Myles played a key role in funding the Countryfest Cinema as well.

"When it came to Myles and community projects, he was always one of the first to step up. It was true with the cinema as well. The Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy sponsored one of the four theatres and helped us get it kick-started."

If this wasn't enough, Myles also contributed a great deal towards the Dauphin And District Community Foundation, which still funds many local projects that look to build a strong, thriving community.

Kit Daley with the DDCF fondly remembers the immense generosity that Myles brought to the city.

"It's the vision and support of people like Myles that has allowed our foundation to grow and our community to thrive. He is already greatly missed."

Myles Haverluck has left his mark on the city of Dauphin in so many incredible ways, that it's hard to adequately credit him with all the good that he's given to the city. 

A section of his obituary recommends that people should keep his legacy alive and honor him in their own way, raise a glass to him, or reminisce about the wise words he gave you over the years.

The many works of Myles will not soon be forgotten. 

A small, private family service is being planned.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking interested individuals to make a donation to a charity of their choice in Myles' memory.