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Besides being dependent on good crowds, events like Dauphin's Countryfest and the Ag Society Fair can not operate without significant support from the business community. 

Countryfest President Duane McMaster says their sponsors have been pivotal to the event's success for years. 

"We have had a long-standing relationship with most of our corporate sponsors and they have been with us through thick and thin. And they have been great to help us.   The city (of Dauphin) signed a five-year agreement with us this year, and we also have a huge contribution from the provincial government this year.  Our board felt it was really gratifying that they value this festival and that they feel that this festival is beneficial to our region."

Dauphin Ag Society President Terron Stykalo echoes those comments.

"They are our front runners.  They help us get off the ground and get rolling every single year, and I can not thank them enough.  Even at my luncheon, I find myself sounding like a broken record because the only thing I can really say is thank you.  This does not happen without the phenomenal support that we receive from the business.  And we really hope that they understand how grateful that we are."

Stykalo says they are coming off one of their most successful sponsorship years in history.  
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The city is inviting everyone to join them for a Picnic in the Park on Canada Day.  

From 5 to 8 pm on July 1st, there will be a free, family concert in CN Park, featuring local artists Avery Stykalo and Emma Peterson. 
This year, there will be no fireworks as part of the Canada Day celebrations, and Deputy City Manager Lisa Gaudet explains why. 
 
"Parts of Manitoba are experiencing wildfires, and with the dry conditions, fireworks simply are not the safest choice right now.  There is also a growing awareness of the environmental impact of fireworks.  They release smoke and chemicals and debris into the air.  And fireworks can also be terrifying for pets and wildlife." 

Gaudet says other communities are also moving away from having fireworks for these same reasons.  
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A spike belt was needed to take in a 20-year-old from Yorkton that was driving under the influence on Highway 10.
 
On Sunday, Dauphin RCMP responded to a vehicle driving erratically at about 6:00 a.m. Travelling at a high rate of speed, the driver would not pull over, and nearly caused a collision with an oncoming driver.
 
After the vehicle came to a stop, the driver would not get out, and officers had to force him out. A breath sample determined the driver exceeded the legal limit.
 
Ryden Yackulic, 20, from Yorkton, Saskatchewan faces the following charges:
• Flight from Peace Officer;
• Operation While Over 80mg% Alcohol of motor vehicle;
• Resist Peace Officer;
• Drive Carelessly;
• Disobey Traffic Control Device;
• Drive Without Motor Vehicle Liability insurance; and
• Drive Unregistered Vehicle.
 
He was remanded into custody. 
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Kyle Sutherland has made another court appearance.
The 34-year-old from Dauphin was arrested on outstanding warrants on June 12th, and a search of him turned up a large amount of cash, along with crystal meth. 
He is slated to be back in court this Thursday. 
Meanwhile, a man arrested during a November 2023 traffic stop has been denied bail. 
27-year-old Dillon Lebel was one of two people arrested after weapons, ammunition, cocaine and crystal meth were seized from the vehicle they were in. 
Lebel's matters have been moved to August 12th.   
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Huge crowds flocked to the Dauphin Rec Services Fairgrounds over the weekend for the annual Dauphin Ag Society Fair. 

The sunny, hot weather this weekend allowed organizers to get in all three days of chariot and chuckwagon races, after having to cancel them last year because of rain. 

Dauphin Ag Society president Terron Stykalo was asked why the fair is so well attended every year. 

"I think as we continue to move past the pandemic, people are looking for family outings. That is something that we have tried to incorporate at the fair.  We want to have something for everyone.  So I think that is really starting to play into our attendance.  People are starting to realize that it is not just a midway, that here are lots of other things to take in at the fair."

Stykalo says final attendance numbers will be known in a few weeks. 

He also thanked all of the volunteers and fellow Ag Society members for all of the hard work that they put in to get this year's show done.  

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It was another epic weekend filled with great music.

Dauphin's Countryfest wrapped up last night. 

And, Countryfest president Duane McMaster was excited how the event went off without a hitch.
"I'm priviledged to work with 11 people on the board of directors, and they are all incredible people who put their heart and soul into this event.  We have two paid staff and a whole bunch of volunteers that make this happen every year.  And, to have it come off and everything go well."
Final numbers will not be known for a bit, but McMaster is optimistic that they'll be solid.
"Somebody sent me a picture of the ampitheratre from the Deana Carter show, and it looked like there was a really good crowd in the middle of the afternoon on a Sunday.  And, then I come up here to the hilltop and it is pretty busy, and full up here, too.  So, that is great, at 4 or 5 o'clock in the afternoon you often do not see it this crowded.  And, Friday and Saturday we had at least six thousand or so people as well."
McMaster says work on next year's festival is already underway, adding he's hopeful that they'll be able to announce some acts by the end of this summer.
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Several years ago, then-Dauphin mayor Eric Irwin had a dream of making Dauphin the Canmore of the Prairies, given our close proximity to Riding Mountain National Park and the many outstanding trails in the northern part of the park.

Some current members of Dauphin City Council are now looking to pick up that ball and run with it, especially with the opening of Northgate Trails just outside the park.
 
Mayor Dave Bosiak says it's a project they're working on with officials from Parks Canada and Riding Mountain National Park.
"If we can achieve that objective, which is to make the trails in the north end of the park, so Hilton, Broadleaf, Beach Ridges, Crawford Creek, and Edwards Creek, become the type of trails that Northgate has, with 26 km of specifically designed biking trails, we will become a bronze ride centre in the IMBA, which is the International Mountain Bike Association."
 
In the city, Bosiak says they're working on protected bike lanes, and active tramsport routes, in particular their next phase from Assiniboine College through the fairgrounds and Maamawi Park.
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A new court date has been set for a Brandon man, arrested in connection with a serious assault last month in Dauphin.
 
Thirty-Six-year-old Brendan Komarnicki is accused of seriously injuring a woman, and also assaulting a police officer.
 
His matters have been put over until August 12th, and he remains in custody.
 
Meanwhile, one of two people arrested late last year, following an armed robbery on the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation, was also back in court.
 
Twenty-Seven-year-old Cheyenne Cook was also remanded back into custody, with his next appearance set for July 3rd.
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The introduction of Bill 47, which would open the door to more inter-provincial trade between Manitoba and other Canadian provinces, was one of the highlights of the recently completed session of the Manioba Legislature.

MLA of the Dauphin Constituency, and Provincial Agriculture Minister, Ron Kostyshyn, welcomed the new bill.
"The tariffs that could potentially be brought forward truly brought this Bill 47 forward, because within Canada, we need to have more transparency of building opportunities between provinces.  And, not only within the province, of building on that opportunity, but also added-value business opportunities."
Kostyshyn thinks the new bill will allow for the continued growth of value-added opportunities for commodities, such as soybeans and canola, which in-turn will create more employment and tax revenue in the province.
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With Tuesday being Canada Day, the city has announced a slight change to its waste collection schedule for next week.  

Day One collection next week will be on Monday, as there will be no waste collection on Tuesday.

The schedule for the rest of next week remains unchanged.

The waste disposal site will also be closed on Tuesday, as will City Hall and the city shop.  

They will all reopen on Wednesday.
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The Lawrence Community Centre Grounds in Rorketon are set for the party of the summer on Canada Day.

On Tuesday, they'll be hosting Canada Day festivities beginning at 2:00 and running till midnight. The day includes bouncy castles and plenty for the kids, along with something for all ages.

Then at night, the sky will light up.

"We have a huge fireworks display coming from the Arch Angel Fireworks, that's going to be really big," said Marie Sorlie. "We also have a fantastic local band coming. They're Uncle Whiskey and the Manipogo Monsters."

If you have no way of getting to the Lawrence Community Centre, Sorlie says they have you covered with a free handi-van shuttle. The shuttle will leave from the Ochre Hall at 5:15 p.m.

"Free of charge for anyone in Ochre River or the surrounding area who lives within the RM of Lakeshore," continued Sorlie. "You just have to get in touch with me before the day to let me know. Then you can come check out all the festivities."

Back this year is the highly popular Baba's perogy supper. 

"That includes yummy sausages and of course, Baba's homemade perogies," ended Sorlie. "We're going to have two huge bouncy castles, and we have lawn games. The beer gardens will be open."

Canada Day and Rorketon, a special party is on tap. 

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