Jeff Henson

Dauphin

Reporter at EverythingGP

Morning News Anchor at CKDM (Dauphin, MB)

Featured in: Favicon

730ckdm.com Favicon

everythinggp.com Favicon

bizjournals.com Favicon

noozhawk.com Favicon

lethbridgenewsnow.com Favicon

northerndailyleader.com.au Favicon

rdnewsnow.com Favicon

chatnewstoday.ca Favicon

dirtwheelsmag.com Favicon

atvrider.com + 3 more

Articles

More eggs for Manitoba Food Banks

1 day ago | 730ckdm.com | Jeff Henson

Food banks across Manitoba, including several here in the Parklland, will benefit from a massive donation to Harvest Manitoba by Manitoba Egg Farmers. MEF is doubling its monthly contribution of eggs to Manitoba Harvest to 3,600 dozen. Manitoba Harvest President and CEO Vince Baretta says that means 45,000 eggs will be shared every month among food banks in fifty communities, including several in our area.
Bosiak praises teamwork at city address

1 day ago | 730ckdm.com | Jeff Henson

Halfway through his first mandate as Mayor, Dave Bosiak says he is happy with how things have gone so far, although he admits he would like to have more items completed. During his state of the city address on Tuesday, Bosiak admitted he would like things to be moving faster, but they are getting through items as quickly as the municipal world allows them. "The big stuff that is going on, most of it is invisible.
Money for Parkland area trail

1 day ago | 730ckdm.com | Jeff Henson

A Parkland area trail is one of five in Manitoba to receive funding through the Trans Canada Trail's annual Trail Care Grant program. The Rossburn Subdivision Trail is receiving an undisclosed amount to be used towards trimming g overgrown brush. The five Manitoba trails will share in $21,250 from the trail care program, which helps fund community-driven initiatives that include trail clean-ups and repairs, volunteer training and appreciation, and tree planting.
"Our Manitoba" photo winner selected

2 days ago | 730ckdm.com | Jeff Henson

Sunrise Credit Union has named the winner of its 2025 "Our Manitoba" Photo Contest. "Prairie Storm", a photo submitted by Dylan Bertholet of Lauder, was the top voter among 30 finalists during a week-long public vote last month. 217 initial submissions were whittled down to the 30 finalists by a panel of Sunrise C-U staff. Bertholet's winning entry was captured during a stormy evening last September.
Indigenous dance profiled at festival

2 days ago | 730ckdm.com | Jeff Henson

Kindergarten to Grade 8 students in the Mountain View School Division have had the chance this year to learn several types of indigenous dancing, such as square dancing, pow-wow, and jigging. This Friday, they will have the chance to show off what they have learned through the first-ever Nagamon and Niimiidiwin Music Festival. MVSD Indigenous Education Co-Ordinator Carole Shankaruk says it is important to celebrate an event like this. "Indigenous people, and really the culture.
State of City Address on Tuesday

2 days ago | 730ckdm.com | Jeff Henson

Dauphin Mayor Dave Bosiak will take to the mic on Tuesday for his annual State of the City address. The mayor will recap what has taken place in the city over the past year, as well as look ahead to some future initiatives in Dauphin. The event, presented by the Parkland Chamber of Commerce, is set for Tuesday morning, starting at 11:45 at the Parkland Rec Complex. Tickets are available through the Chamber's website or by calling 204-622-3140. CKDM News Now will be in attendance.
Work on lagoon to start soon

3 days ago | 730ckdm.com | Jeff Henson

Dauphin City Council is expected to approve a tender for work on their lagoon at their next meeting. Mayor Dave Bosiak expects work to begin shortly, adding it is a major project that will take much of the year to complete. "Once it is completed, we are not adding any cells or doing anything in terms of making the lagoon larger.
Keep farm macinery away from power lines

4 days ago | 730ckdm.com | Jeff Henson

Manitoba Hydro is asking agricultural producers to remember to be careful with farm machinery around power lines and other infrastructure. Already this spring, there have been several incidents where farm equipment contacting hydro equipment has resulted in significant damage. Fortunately, in the incidents, there were no injuries; the damaged tower in one incident has since been replaced, and service has been restored.
Moose Hide Campaign Day in Dauphin

5 days ago | 730ckdm.com | Jeff Henson

Assiniboine College's Parkland Campus and the Dauphin Friendship Centre are combining forces to put on Moose Hide Campaign Day events in the city. Jerri Thompson from the Friendship Centre says it will take place on May 15th. "We are asking members of the public to gather at the Dauphin Friendship Centre starting at 1 pm. Opening ceremonies will be at 1:30 with Elder Gail Welborne, and an honour song from the Maamawi Abing Mackenzie Middle School Drum group. The walk will begin at around 2 pm.
Manitoba Farmer Wellness helps farmers

5 days ago | 730ckdm.com | Jeff Henson

Between tariffs, rough weather, and dry conditions, it’s no wonder Manitoba farmers are feeling the pressure. The good news? They’ve got someone to talk to. The Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program has been around for three years now, and it’s all about supporting farmers' mental health. CAO Gerry Friesen says it started when they realized traditional healthcare just wasn’t cutting it for the ag community.