Province breaks ground on new Dauphin jail

Manitoba’s premier and several cabinet ministers gathered in Dauphin on Tuesday to officially break ground on a new correctional facility. The project serves as the long-awaited replacement for the city’s previously shuttered jail. According to the Winnipeg Free Press, the ceremony marks a significant step forward in restoring local detention infrastructure, fulfilling a commitment to provide modern facilities for the region after years of planning and community anticipation regarding the site's future.