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==Sports==
==Sports==
Dauphin is a hockey community. A new recreation complex, called [[Credit Union Place]], was recently built (2006). This facility is the home of the [[Dauphin Kings]], an [[MJHL]] Junior A hockey team. The Kings are Turnbull Memorial Trophy winners, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1977, 1983, 1993, and 2010. Formerly, the team played in the Dauphin Memorial Community Centre (D.M.C.C.) arena that was built after the 2nd World War. Dauphin and the Kings have recently been award the privilege of hosting the [[Royal Bank Cup]] in 2010, which is the Canadian National Championship for Junior A Hockey. This "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity will require many hours of volunteer effort, as well as local sponsorship and support.
Dauphin is a hockey community. A new recreation complex, called [[Credit Union Place]], was recently built (2006). This facility is the home of the [[Dauphin Kings]], an [[MJHL]] Junior A hockey team. The Kings are Turnbull Memorial Trophy winners, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1977, 1983, 1993, and 2010. The Kings are also Anavet Cup winners of 2010. Formerly, the team played in the Dauphin Memorial Community Centre (D.M.C.C.) arena that was built after the 2nd World War. Dauphin and the Kings have recently been award the privilege of hosting the [[Royal Bank Cup]] in 2010, which is the Canadian National Championship for Junior A Hockey. This "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity will require many hours of volunteer effort, as well as local sponsorship and support.
Dauphin has a rich baseball history, senior teams The Dauphin Redbirds, then later the Dauphin Brewers, both have claimed numerous provincial titles.
Dauphin has a rich baseball history, senior teams The Dauphin Redbirds, then later the Dauphin Brewers, both have claimed numerous provincial titles.

Revision as of 17:08, 26 April 2010

For the rural municipality, see Dauphin, Manitoba (rural municipality).
City of Dauphin
The Watson Arts Centre was built in 1905 to house the town hall, fire station and RCMP detachment.
The Watson Arts Centre was built in 1905 to house the town hall, fire station and RCMP detachment.
Nickname: 
City of Sunshine,
CountryCanada
ProvinceManitoba
RegionParkland
Established1898
Government
 • City MayorAlex Paul
 • Governing BodyDauphin City Council
 • MP (Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette)Inky Mark
 • MLA (Dauphin-Roblin)Stan Struthers
Area
 • Total12.68 km2 (4.90 sq mi)
Elevation
268 m (968 ft)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total7,906
 • Density624.9/km2 (1,618/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
WebsiteCity of Dauphin

Dauphin (French for the eldest son of the king of France) is a small city in Manitoba, Canada, with a population of 7,906 as of 2006.[1] The nearby lake was given the name "Dauphin" by the explorer Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye in 1741 in honour of the heir to the French throne. Settlers began arriving in the area in 1883 and two early settlements, Gartmore and "Old Dauphin" were established.[2] With the coming of the railway in 1896 - the railline ran roughly halfway between the two villages - settlement shifted to the present site. The coming of the railroad also coincided with the beginning of Ukrainian settlement in the Dauphin area. Before that time, most arrivals had been of British extraction.

Incorporated as a village in 1898 and as a town in 1901, Dauphin became an important centre for the transportation of grain. Farming still plays a central role in the economy of the area, but its role has been greatly reduced. The current mayor of Dauphin is Alex Paul, a former high school teacher. Inky Mark, also a former high school teacher, is the current Member of Parliament for the Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette riding. Stan Struthers is the current Member of the Legislative Assembly and is the Minister of Conservation for the Province of Manitoba. Dauphin plays host to several summer festivals, including Dauphin's Countryfest, Canada's National Ukrainian Festival, and Jesus Manifest.

According to the 1996 Canadian census, Ukrainians constitute the largest single ethnic group in the City of Dauphin, with 41.04% of the city's population. Almost 26% of the city's population claim to be able to speak the Ukrainian language. In terms of other ethnic origins, 24.17% of the residents claim English ancestry, 17.61% claim Scottish ancestry, and 12.3% claim Irish ancestry. Approximately 10% of the population claim Aboriginal origin.[3]

Dauphin is near Riding Mountain National Park which is south of the city and served by PTH 10.

Transportation

The historic Dauphin Canadian Northern Railway Station was built in 1912 and is Manitoba Provincial Heritage Site No. 100.

Ground

The city is served by Manitoba Provincial Trunk Highways:

Air

Dauphin Airport serves the Dauphin area.

Rail

Dauphin has an active Canadian National (CN) line that is also used by VIA Rail. VIA Rail trains call at the Dauphin railway station.

Sports

Dauphin is a hockey community. A new recreation complex, called Credit Union Place, was recently built (2006). This facility is the home of the Dauphin Kings, an MJHL Junior A hockey team. The Kings are Turnbull Memorial Trophy winners, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1977, 1983, 1993, and 2010. The Kings are also Anavet Cup winners of 2010. Formerly, the team played in the Dauphin Memorial Community Centre (D.M.C.C.) arena that was built after the 2nd World War. Dauphin and the Kings have recently been award the privilege of hosting the Royal Bank Cup in 2010, which is the Canadian National Championship for Junior A Hockey. This "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity will require many hours of volunteer effort, as well as local sponsorship and support.

Dauphin has a rich baseball history, senior teams The Dauphin Redbirds, then later the Dauphin Brewers, both have claimed numerous provincial titles.

Dauphin is also home to two decades of senior Rugby (Dauphin Mavericks), a relatively new sport in Canada. Home grown talent player/coach Jason Alf will play in his twentieth season for the Mavericks in the summer of 2008. Jason Alf only scored one try in his career. The Mavericks have yet to claim a provincial title.

Dauphin high schoolers also play a big part of the athletics of Dauphin. They've won many awards and medals. These teams include Volleyball, Track and Field, Basketball, Broomball, Football, and Hockey.

Location

Dauphin is located in western Manitoba near both Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Riding Mountain National Park. Dauphin is also just west of both Lake Manitoba and Dauphin Lake as well as south of Lake Winnipegosis.

Demographics

Dauphin had a population of 7,906 people in 2006, which was a decrease of 2.2% from the 2001 census count. The median household income in 2005 for Dauphin was $35,527, which is below the Manitoba provincial average of $47,875.[4]

Climate

Climate data for Dauphin
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Source: Environment Canada[5]

Notable residents

Local media

Newspapers

Radio Station

  • CKDM - 730AM - New Country, Classic Rock, Community Information

Television

References

  1. ^ 2006 Community Profiles - Census Subdivision
  2. ^ Maynard, Elgin et al. Dauphin Valley Spans the Years. Dauphin Historical Society, 1970.
  3. ^ Statistics Canada 1996
  4. ^ "Dauphin, Manitoba - Detailed City Profile". Retrieved 2009-09-10.
  5. ^ Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000. Retrieved 09 July 2009.
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