NEW RESIDENT GUIDE ISSUE 1 2016 Table of Contents Dauphin, Manitoba DIRECTORY 4 DAUPHIN 5 HOME OWNERS 6 HOUSING 7 RECREATION 8 SCHOOLS & EDUCATION 12 HEALTH SERVICES 13 PLACE OF WORSHIP 14 ENTERTAINMENT 15 COMMUNITY SERVICES 16 GOVERNMENT SERVICES 18 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 19 d a u p h i n . c a d a u p h i n . 2 dauphin.ca d a u p h i n . c a d a u p h i n . 3 Directory Emergency ( Fire • Police • Ambulance ) 9 1 1 RCMP (Non-emergency) 204-622-5050 D I R E C T O Y Hospital 204-638-3010 Dauphin Medical Clinic 204-638-6445 Manitoba Health 1-800-392-1207 City of Dauphin City Hall 204-622-3200 Water Utilities 204-622-3205 Property Taxes 204-622-3204 Economic Development 204-622-3229 Tourism 204-622-3216 City Shop - Public Works 204-622-3202 Waste Disposal Site 204-622-3189 Services Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) 204-622-2783 Citizenship & Immigration Canada 1-888-242-2100 Immigration Settlement Services 204-647-0693 Service Canada 1-800-531-7555 Land Titles 204-622-2084 Employment Manitoba 204-622-2135 CAA Road Assistance (Membership required) 1-800-222-4357 Canada Post 204-638-5989 Dauphin Taxi 204-638-3315 Parkland Recycling 204-638-5605 Crisis Centre & Women’s Shelter 204-638-9484 Utilities Electricity - Manitoba Hydro 1-888-624-9376 Phone - MTS Allstream 204-225-5687 Community Mountain View School Division 204-638-3001 Assiniboine Community College 204-622-2222 English as an Additional Language (EAL) Classes 204-647-0755 Dauphin Public Library 204-638-6410 parklandlib.mb.ca Dauphin Friendship Centre 204-638-5707 dauphinfriendshipcentre.com Dauphin Youth Centre 204-638-6651 Dauphin Multi-Purpose Senior Centre 204-638-6485 Dauphin Recreation Services 204-622-3150 dauphinrec.com d a u p h i n . c a d a u p h i n . For more information, please visit dauphin.ca. If you notice any of this information is out of date, 4 please contact Tourism Dauphin at 204-622-3216 Dauphin Dauphin Community D A U P H I N Dauphin is a warm and heritage and outdoor opportunities, countless the Parkland region. Located welcoming community. recreation activities. Beautiful community organizations, in a valley between Riding Surrounded by rich, nature and scenery surround excellent health care, and Mountain National Park and productive farmland, natural us with the nearby national some of the best recreation Duck Mountain Provincial beauty and myriad opportunity and provincial parks. Enjoy facilities in Manitoba are Park, Dauphin’s landscape for outdoor recreation, world class fishing, hunting only a few of the reasons to is surrounded by two of the Dauphin is situated in the and golfing while experiencing consider living in Dauphin. larger inland lakes in the the great outdoors. heart of Manitoba’s most Dauphin is situated in the world, Lake Manitoba and spectacularly scenic region Dauphin is an arts and culture southwest portion of Manitoba Lake Winnipegosis. Dauphin is known as the Parkland. You based community that offers at the junction of Highways 311km northwest of Winnipeg, will enjoy the many world many creative opportunities. #5, 10 and 20, and is the 167km north of Brandon and class festivals, attractions, Affordable housing regional service centre for 275km north of the US border. City Hall In the City Hall you’ll find the office of our Mayor & Council and administrative municipal departments. Here you can pick up all kinds of tourism information, connect your water, pay your water bill and land title taxes. If you are starting a home based business or licensing your pets, drop by City Hall to pick up your licenses. 100 Main St. South Dauphin Economic Development and Tourism, Dauphin 204-622-3200 District Chamber of Commerce, Dauphin & District Community Foundation and Neighbourhood Renewal have offices in City Hall. Monday to Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm Immigration Settlement Services Settlement Services provides orientations and information to help familiarize newcomers with Canadian life and culture, including housing, referrals to employment services, banking, transportation, shopping, health, recreation, law and education. The Settlement Services Coordinator can be reached at 204-647-0693 d a u p h i n . c a d a u p h i n . 5 Home Owners H O M E W N R S What to do when you move in? Connect Your Water { 204-622-3205 } City Hall - 100 Main Street South Property Taxes { 204-622-3204 } City Hall - 100 Main Street South Dog & Cat Pet Licenses { 204-622-3200 } City Hall - 100 Main Street South Home Insurance { 204-622-3204 } Check out page 16 for a list of insurance companies Connect Your Hydro { 1-888-624-9376 } Connect Your Phone, Internet and Television Check out page 19 for a list of services City Hall has various brochures to pick up from renovating your home to building a fence. The waste/recycling schedule and Waste Information Booklet are also available for pickup. d a u p h i n . c a d a u p h i n . To find more information please visit dauphin.ca 6 Housing H O U S I N G Looking for a place to live? Dauphin and the surrounding rural municipalities offer a colourful quilt of housing options including heritage homes, new construction, apartments, acreages and lake front properties. Growth in the community over the past four years has spurred the development of 200+ new housing units within the City of Dauphin, with the majority being rental apartments. There are plenty of options available to meet your individual needs. Housing Realtors® Listing Action Realty Visit dauphin.ca > actionrealtyltd.ca Living > Housing > Century 21 Copies available century21.ca at City Hall. Homelife Vonda Boss homelifepro.com Dauphin Herald Mountain View Realty classified section mvrd.net Online websites Remax ebrandon.ca remax.ca kijiji.ca Mulitple Listings REALTOR® mls.ca For information on the City of Dauphin’s housing development incentive programs and other development inquiries contact the Economic Development office by email at [email protected] or visit dauphin.ca. c a d a u p h i n . 7 Dauphin Recreation Services Recreation 200 - 1St St. S.E. • 204-622-3150 Kinsmen Aquatic Centre R E C A T I O N Features indoor wave pool, hot tub and lounging area. To learn about our swimming club, swimming lessons, aqua fitness, free parent & tot swim, free public swim, hours of operation and more please call or visit your Aquatic Centre at the above location. Dauphin Curling Rink Dauphin Curling Rink features a 6-sheet curling rink that house many bonspiels, lessons and other events. To learn more about the many curling opportunities please visit your Aquatic Centre at the above location. The CUP The CUP - Credit Union Place is home to our MJHL’s Dauphin Kings and many other young hockey clubs. This state of the art facility has hosted many stars on stage and special events. It also has a 211-metre rubberized walking and running track at the above location. DRS Grounds DRS Grounds features a racing track and Dauphin grandstand, horse track and stables, Agricultural baseball diamonds, off-leash dog park and Society Fair our summer Dauphin Fair. The grounds are located behind the Rotary Area on 1st St SE beside the CUP – Credit Union Place. Dauphin Recreation Services The Dauphin Recreation Services hosts a large range of events, clubs, programs, and services that entertain all ages of the Parkland and Dauphin residents. To learn more about DRS and how they can serve you and your family please visit dauphinrec.com or visit them at d a u p h i n . c a d a u p h i n . the above address. 8 Vermillion Park 2nd Ave. N.W. • 204-622-3150 R E C A T I O N Features camping sites, 3 km walking, snowshoeing and cross country ski trails, as well as, ice skating during winter. You can go for evening walks STREET YS along the Vermillion River to view waterfowl and various wildlife or enjoy the KEA BUCHANON AVENUE EAST splash park and playground during those hot summer days. There are many spots throughout the park to have a family or group picnic. SECOND AVENUE N.W. Vermillion Park Sportxplex FIRST STREET N.W. FIRST AVENUE N.W. Vermillion FIRST AVE. Vermillion Park Sportxplex is home to five ball diamonds, a batting cage, Park THIRD SECOND AVE. Sportsplex MAIN STREET NORTH two soccer pitches and a rugby pitch. There is bleacher seating behind AVENUE Rec. Centre each diamond, concession and washroom facilities. Vermillion Park Sportsplex Campsite SECOND STREET S.W. booking here is conveniently located next to the Vermillion Park Campground. For information on Vermillion Park events and bookings, please contact Dauphin Recreation Services at 204-622-3150 c a d a u p h i n . 9 Recreation Facilities Winter Fun Dauphin residents are welcome to enjoy a Cross Country variety of playgrounds throughout the city. Skiing & Outdoor Ball / Dauphin Lake Snowshoeing R E C A T I O N Soccer Complex Golf Club Vermillion Park Vermillion Park Sportsplex Features 18-hole course and 3 km of groomed trails (night skiing features many baseball and a driving range - 258 Lake Dr. W., along fully lit trails until 11 pm) soccer fields–Keays Street Dauphin Beach East on Highway 20 204-638-9400 Meadowlark Park Riding Mountain Features 4 Tennis Courts and Parkway Lanes National Park 2 Beach Volleyball Courts - Features 5 & 10 Pin Bowling, Edwards Creek Trail, Mountain Road and Kraim Ave. W. Pool Hall and Billiards - Moderate, 5.4 km and Bond St between Brown Ave.