Two Southeast Municipalities Receive Financial Boosts for “Green” Projects

By

Dan Guetre

Both the RMs of Ritchot and Piney have received funding to put towards projects that protect the environment and bolster a green economy. The funding will come from the Conservation and Climate Fund which was created in 2020 by the Provincial government.

the year could leave residents gasping for fresh air daily as fresh product arrives almost daily and the mixing and windrowing process isn’t instantaneous.

Reeve Pelletier admitted that he could not personally live near the smell.

“I couldn’t live with that, I would have to evacuate my home,” he commented.

At this point, Council was not finished with Overton as residents then mentioned the routes the trucks delivering the waste were taking.

Council questioned Overton about the route, mentioning that their original agreement when the operation was approved in 2015 specified certain roads, and according to residents, the route they saw the trucks traveling on, were not these roads.

Following this, Council realized that the Conditional Use Permit they approved had specific conditions on what items can be composted, and fish waste was definitely not one on the list.

While Overton explained he had an agreement with the Province to perform the pilot project he was chastised for “forgetting” to get municipal approval.

In the end, council ordered Overton to cease bringing in any new fish waste at the property and to quickly remediate the stock he had on site. They also adjourned the hearing until August 23 in order to see if the Provincial Environment Officer can attend to discuss the site specific project. While this leaves the final decision for anther day, council could use the time to possibly seek options for remediation of damaged roads and the violation of the Conditional Use Permit.

In response to residents pointing out that the municipality should have put a stop to this months previously council promised to look into why the bylaw officer was not out to enforce the Conditional Use Permit.

Piney received a little over $30,000 to put towards a climate risk assessment and a climate adaptation action plan.

Meanwhile, Ritchot was awarded $150,000 for a rural car initiative and an additional $8,000 to support a “native grasslands seeds of sustainability” project.

August 2023

Art Tour

The Boreal Shores Art Tour - Saturday, August 19, 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday, August 20, 10 am - 4 pm. Free, self-guided tour showcasing the work of artists in eastern Manitoba, from Lake Winnipeg to Whiteshell Provincial Park. Experience the work of painters, photographers, ceramic artists, beadwork artisans, jewellery makers, sculptures, woodworkers, knife makers, and fabric artists who are inspired and nurtured by the beautiful natural environment of the Boreal Shores. For tour maps and information go to borealshoresarttour.ca, email: info@borealshoresarttour.ca.

Carrick

Carrick Days – Saturday, August 12 to Sunday, August 13. Begins with parade, gates open at 12 pm. Horseshoe tournament registration at 1 pm, kids bouncy tent, live music, dunk tank, concession stand, silent auction, 50/50 draw, fireworks 10 pm. Sunday, August 13 breakfast 10 am and bean bag competition.

Dominion City

Bronze Medallion Lifeguard Training- Sunday, August 20 – Friday August 26, 10 am - 12: 30 pm and Sunday August 27 8:30am – 12:30 pm at the RCHP pool. Registration deadline Friday, August 18. Must be aged 13 by last day of class. Cost $145 includes all supplies/manuals. Register at app.universerec.com/emersonfranklinpub/index.asp. Contact kath@emersonfranklin.com.

Falcon Beach

Bingo – Wednesdays at 7: 30 pm, early bird games at 7 pm at the Whiteshell Community Club 20 301 Pr, Falcon Beach. Contact 204-349-2293.

Grunthal

Hanover Ag Fair – Thursday, August 17 to Sunday, August!

We’ve got bull riding, outdoor concerts, mod bog, petting zoo, full canteen, beer gardens and so much more.

Drop In Soccer - Tuesdays until August 29 every evening from 7 - 8:30 pm at the Tristar Field by South Oaks School. Grade 9 to adult, co-ed teams. No cost. Personal equipment required. Each week teams are randomly made and a scrimmage takes place full field or half field depending on numbers. Shin guards are required. Hope to see you there!

Summertime Pickelball – Mondays until August 28 from 7 – 9 pm at the Arena. For adults only. Cost $5. Bring clean runners and a water bottle.

Coffee Connections - All adults ages 55+ are welcome to join us at the New Horizon Centre for a time of visiting, while enjoying coffee, tea and refreshments. Join us and bring your friends. There is no cost. Contact Anita Funk 204-371-9134.

Ile des Chenes

Yoga - Thursdays at 9 am and Wednesdays at 9:30 am. Gentle yet invigorating yoga for adults 55+. $5 per class. Contact yogaforyoumanitoba@outlook.com to register.

Kleefeld

Honey Festival – Saturday, August 26 at the Park. Begins at 7:30 to 9:30 am with pancake breakfast. Slo-pitch tournament, mini-market, parade, canteen, children’s activities, petting zoo, barrel train rides, fire fighter competition, bubble

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soccer, archery tag, arm wrestling demo, beach volleyball tournament, $15 BBQ chicken dinner from 5 – 7 pm, Mainstage opener with the Turnstyles and headliner WHY the band followed by fireworks 9:15 pm.

La Broquerie

Drop-in Community Bike Repair Workshop – Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm at La Bikequerie Inc, 36016 PR 210, and (the old Southeast Vet Clinic) Come; learn how to fix your bike. Bring a friend! We also have used bikes for sale. Contact Jacinthe Wiebe, 204-346-1515 or labikequerie@gmail.com.

Farmers’ Market –Until September 26. Weekly market Tuesdays 3 -7 pm and monthly market, last Sunday, 11 am -3 pm. We invite vendors to apply through our online form available at facebook.com/labroqueriefarmersmarket. Deadline for submission is Saturday, April 15, or until spots are filled. Location is the La Broquerie Hotel parking lot.

Lorette

Intro to Dementia and Brain Health - . Tuesday, August 8, 10:30 am at Club Bles D’Or, 1254 Dawson Rd. Join Meg Pfeifer-Brandt from the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba as she talks about the risk factors of dementia, getting a diagnosis, how to live well with the disease, and how to boost your brain health. You will also receive information about available programs and resources for those living with dementia and their care partners living in southeastern Manitoba.

Bibliothèque Taché Library – Craft Workshop hosted by Maison Mabel, Saturday, August 12, 10 – 11 am, Story Time (outside) & Craft Saturday, August 19, 12 – 2 pm and Story

Time French (outside) & Craft Thursday, August 24, 12 – 2 pm. Colouring Draw due Tuesday, August 29. Summer open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 11 am -5 pm and Saturdays 10 am -2 pm, 1082 Dawson Rd.

Fitness Classes for Active Older Adults- Every Tuesday at 10 am, until mid-June at the Les Club Bles D’or. Strengthening using body weight, bands and free weights. Sign up $9 to mid-June or $10 drop-in. Contact Laurie, laurie@rmtache. ca or Tobi Ann 204-801-3133.

Marchand

Annual Smokin’ Summer Charity Ribb Off – Saturday. August 19, 5:30 – 7 pm at the Marchand Inn. Fundraiser for the Robb Nash project that uses music and storytelling to engage our audience and address difficult mental health related topics such as suicide, addiction, self-harm and anxiety. Cost to enter the Ribb-Off, $100/two person team. Limited to 15 teams. Contact Ang and Laurie at smokinsummerriboff@yahoo. com. You get to have your say with the Peoples Choice Award. Enjoy games and drinks. No ticket required if you aren’t eating. Tickets must be purchased in advance; there will no meal tickets sold at the event. Every dollar raised goes directly to The Robb Nash Project.

Logging Day – Saturday, August 26 at the Community Park begins at 10 am with a Kids Zone bouncy castle, face painting and candy scramble, flea market at 10 am. Canteen and beer gardens at 11 am. Mud Bog with Mud Mafia at 2:30 pm. Social at 8:00 pm. $5 entry fee fundraiser to build new canteen and washroom. Contact Lisa 204-392-6761 to reserve a spot at flea market and to volunteer contact Teresa 204-424-5685.

Mitchell

Toast & Coffee – On Tuesdays, drop-in for toast and coffee for $2 and a menu is available with prices according to what you order at the Mitchell and Area Community Centre, 130 Ash St. Contact Jane Penner 204-346-2469, jpenner@jantre.com.

Otterburne

Pop-Up Day Camp Parties – Tuesday, August 15 at the Green Space beside Canada Post for ages 6 – 12. Free fun and creative outdoor activities. Register at ratriverrecreation.com.

OCC Open Golf Tournament - Saturday, August 19 at the Maplewood Golf Club starting at 1 pm hosted by the Curling Club. Hole completions, steak supper, cold drinks, prizes and fun! Cost $135/player. To register your team contact otterburnecc@gmail.com.

Richer

The Richer Rough Stock Rodeo – Friday, August 11 to Sunday, August 13 at the Richer Dawson Trail Park! Friday night Bull Riders of Canada Bullnanza, Saturday and Sunday Heartland Rodeo event, petting zoo, giant trade show, two stages with live music, giant cowboy social, family fun zone, kids train, pony rides, parade, lots of food vendors and so much more!

Wrestling for the Wetlands – A Ducks Unlimited Canada Fundraiser Saturday, August 26, at the Premier Tech Arena in the Dawson Trail Park. Cheer on The Wetlands Heavy Weight Champion, Wetlands Intercontinental Champion and Wetlands Welterweight Champion with Canadian Wrestling Elite. Meet and Greet (6 pm) First Priority admission $30, and a VIP Winner Choice raffle entry. General Admission doors open 6:30 pm, bell time 7:10 pm. Advance tickets at Burnell’s Food and Plus or Richer Inn Motor Hotel. General admission $15, aged 12 and under $10. Also a 50/50 draw and bucket raffles.

Dinner & Dance -Saturday, September 9 at the Young At Hearts. Music is by Gemstars. Dinner at 6 pm and dancing until 11 am. Tickets $25 each. Call Ron at 431-275-0874 for Tickets.

Richer Recovery AA Group - Meets every Monday from 7:308:30 pm at LUD Hall. If you would like more information, call Jeff at 204-371-5518 or Albert at 204-380-3058.

RM of Stuartburn

Services to Seniors - Free Shuttle for residents of the RM the first Friday of each month. Call to book a ride and do your banking and shopping locally or book your doctor’s appointment and we will get you to your appointment. Call 204425-3701.

Services to Seniors Steinbach Shuttle - Subsidized cost $15/ person. Minimum of 8 participants required for the trip to take place. Departure from Shady Oaks at 9:30 am. Call 204-4253701 to book a seat.

Roseau River

Wild Edibles Workshop - Thursday August 17, 7 pm at the Roseau River Park hosted by, Woodmore Women’s Institute. Learn more about highly nutritious and delicious wild plants. Botanist Laura Reeves will introduce us to some of these plants and how to make them part of our daily meals. Weather permitting this workshop will be held outdoors. Preregistration requested at meloskydebbie@gmail.com, with a $10 fee to be paid at the door.

Sarto

Willow Plain School Museum - Open from Thursday to Monday all summer from 10 am – 4 pm. New material to see having to do with the history of Sarto families and the latest edition of the 533-page Sarto Pioneers History/Genealogy ($30 cash only) is now available. Hope you and your family/friends will visit there very soon. Plan to spend a couple of hours perusing the historic memorabilia to make the visit even more memorable!

South Junction Southeast Farmer’s Market - Summer Outdoor Market held every Friday starting Friday, July 7 - Friday, September 1 form 3 to 8 pm at the Pine Grove Seniors.

Meet Your Neighbours Coffee Group- Mondays, at 1 pm, Pine Grove Senior Club, Highway 12 and Prevost St. and Thursdays at 1 pm at the Evergreens Senior Club at the Hall by railroad tracks.

Sprague Show & Shine Car Show Fundraiser – Saturday, August 12, Community Centre. Pancake breakfast, and Car registration 8 – 11 am, 9:30 am 3 on 3 basketball tournament with cash prizes, parade at 10:30 am, rainbow auction, kids entertainment, wood carving demonstration, horseshoe tournament, Bingo, Sprague Fest Social with DJ music (8 pm – 1 am), tickets $10.

Sprague Service to Seniors Seeking Volunteers - Seeking individuals to assist and to provide a few services to seniors within our community such as snow removal, transportation for a fee, volunteers in the congregate Meals Programs as well as home cleaning services to seniors for a fee. A criminal record check is required for cleaning services and transportation. Email lgdseniors@gmail.com with your rates and for information, or call 204-437-2604.

St. Adolphe Music in the Park - Homegrown Harmonies on Thursday, August 10 at 6 pm in the Park. Join us for a free live outdoor music in the park with a great lineup of local artists!

Outdoor Music Event – Friday, September 8, 10:30 am1:30 pm at Ritchot Senior Services office, 457 Main Street. The Ritchot Senior Services and Le Comité Culturel de SaintAdolphe are partnering to bring you the 4th annual outdoor bilingual music, food and friends’ day. Live music provided by Country Friends. Admission $10 and includes lunch and 1 ticket for a chance to win a door prize. Also a 50/50 draw and silent auction. You must pre-register by Thursday, August 27 to attend. Contact Janice at 204-883-2880 (leave call back number) or ritchotseniors@mymts.net. Some picnic tables will be set up but please feel free to bring your own lawn chair to enjoy the show.

St. Malo Annual Open Farm Day Fundraiser - Saturday, August 19, 12 – 5 pm. Fundraiser for the Lil Steps Wellness Foundation that helps subsidize the cost of therapy for youth in need and also helps us rescue animals at 112 Gosselin Rd. Also a silent auction, food and animal fun! Contact Gillian Lambert 204479-6124, Gillianlilstepswellness@gmail.com.

Pop-Up Day Camp Parties – Tuesdays, August 8 and August 29 at the Grotto for ages 6 – 12. Free fun and creative outdoor activities. Register at ratriverrecreation.com.

Summer Fun Day and Arena Fundraiser – Friday, August 25, 6:30 pm at the Arena. Barrel Train and Horse Drawn Wagon rides, face painting, balloon twister, bouncy castles, candy store, hot dogs, chips, 50/50 draw and live music with Catie St. Germain and Real Comeault.

Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage – Sunday, August 13 at the Grotto of Notre Dame de Lourdes. Mass at 9 ma (French) and 11 am (English), followed by lunch served by the K of C. $10 lunch for 16 and over.

Farmers’ Market – Every Saturday until September 2 at the Arena. Doors open 9:30 am for vendor set up. Doors open to public at 10 am to 1:30 pm. Please feel free to contact us for more information at stmalojrwarriors@gmail.

St. Pierre-Jolys

127th Annual Agricultural, Horticultural, Homecrafts Fair and Exhibition - Thursday, August 10 to Sunday, August 13 at the ICSP School, in the gymnasium (515 Herbert Ave.). To enter in the fair you must be a resident of Manitoba. Entry fee $5. There are over 300 categories that can be entered with cash prizes! Entries must be dropped off Thursday, August 10 from 6 - 9 pm or Friday, August 11 from 9 - 11 am, no exceptions. To enter the exhibition, email stpierreagsociety@gmail.com.

The Stand Market Event - Sunday August, 13, 10 am – 4 pm at the Carillon Parc. Local fresh produce, home décor, collectables, live music, and so much more. Interested in having a table contact thestandmarket@gmail.com for more information.

Pop-Up Day Camp Parties – Tuesday, August 22 at the Parc Carillon for ages 6 – 12. Free fun and creative outdoor activities. Register at ratriverrecreation.com.

3234 Manitoba Horse Cadets – Thursdays, 6:30 – 9 pm at the Community Hall from September to June. Cost is Free. Meet new friends, fun, adventures, leadership, citizenship, community service, drill band, orienteering, and more. Contact Captain Phil Atkinson 3234Army@cadets.gc.ca or phillip.atkinson@cadets.gc.ca. Website 3234manitobahorse.ca.

Ste. Anne

Annual Scooter Parade – Tuesday, August 15, 2 pm (rain date Thursday, August 15) in support of our Villa Youville residents as they parade down Main St. with their electric scooters.

Ste Genevieve Library Night – Every second Wednesday, 11am-12:30 pm. A “mini-library” at the Community Centre. Come check out some books, exchange and request items from the library.

Steinbach

Pioneer Days - Saturday, August 5 – Monday, August 7 at the Mennonite Heritage Village. Pioneer demonstrations, horse drawn wagon rides, music, family history station and much more.

Movie in the Park - Friday, August 11 at 9 pm, A.D. Penner Park. “The Super Mario Bros.” movie. Free. Enjoy a family movie on a large outdoor screen underneath the stars.

Story In The Park – Every Wednesday in August at 10 am in the EA Friesen Park beside the Jake Epp Library. Rain location in the Library under the big tree. Contact Steph McLean 204326-6841, smclean@jakeepplibrary.com.

Steinbach & District Farmers Market - Every Thursday, 3- 6 pm beginning June 22 until September 28. Contact 204-3266222, dorothy@cdtrees.com.

Chase the Ace Fundraiser - Steinbach and Area Animal Rescue – On Mondays at Smitty’s Restaurant. Tickets on sale 6 – 8 pm, draw at 8:15 pm. 2 tickets for $5.Come out and try to win cash. The jackpot goes up weekly until the Ace is drawn! Winning ticket receives 10% of ticket sales or 50% of sales if Ace is drawn.

Summer Arts Day Camp – Join the Steinbach Arts Council for a fun-filled summer with talented instructors and staff eager to welcome your kids with a creative experience that they won’t soon forget. Camps focus on the arts such as visual arts, theatre, music, and dance. Campers will also participate in science experiments, culture workshops, games, field trips, swimming at the Steinbach Aquatic Centre, and much more. Each week has a theme to make sure the projects, activities, and workshops are different each week. Visit steinbacharts. ca/sadc to register.

Royal Canadian Legion Steinbach Branch - Meets first Tuesday of the month via Zoom at 7:30 pm; Ladies Auxiliary meets first Monday of each month, 7:30 pm. Steinbach Legion, 227 Main St – Unit 5. Email steinbach190rcl@outlook.com.

Al-Anon – Mondays at 7:30 pm Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre back door, downstairs. Contact steinbachafg@gmail.com.

Creative Writers Club - Second Wednesday every month at 7 pm at the Jake Epp Library, 255 Elmdale St. This is not a class but rather a writing share group where we hope to foster and encourage our participants’ love of writing. Feel free to bring 5 pages of writing (single sided, double spaced) to share with the group. Our evening will begin with an ice breaker and then move into share time. Coffee and tea will be served. Contact Madison Redekopp email mredekopp@jakeepplibrary.com.

Steinbach Professional Development Toastmasters Club – On Thursdays at 9:46 am, Eastman Education Centre, 385 Loewen Blvd. How can a person get the message across well, keep meeting participants engaged, and fully use the capabilities of videoconferencing platforms? What works? What doesn’t? What is the etiquette expected? Join us in person or by zoom on 12 pm every Wednesday. All guests are welcome! Contact Mark Hiebert 204-371-5197, email mhiebert@ barkmanconcrete.com.

Knit-Wits Fibre Craft Club- First Tuesdays of the month at 6 – 8 pm, Jake Epp Library, 255 Elmdale St. Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, cross stitching and other types of fibre crafting? Join other adults for informal knitting, crochet, etc. circle. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own project/supplies.

Craft Night - Wednesdays at 7 pm, Jake Epp Library, 255 Elmdale St. Ages 16 years and up join us for a free event, with coffee and crafting. Our craft for the evening will be a beaded spring wreath. There is limited space available. To sign up, email mredekopp@jakeepplibrary.com.

Book Club - Meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 7 - 8:30 pm Jake Epp Library, 255 Elmdale St. Books are available at the circ desk as well as on our Libby App (free with your library card). Please sign up by email mredekopp@jakeepplibrary.com. Limited space available.

Steinbach & Area Lions Club - Meets second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm, South East Helping Hands. Contact 204-326-2313.

Sundown

Annual Gymkhana – Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27, head south of Zhoda and Lonesand, turn right at 53 E and follow the signs. Weekend family fun. Saturday, 5 event Gymkhana Jackpot, perogy supper and live band, Sunday pancake breakfast, cowboy church, open Gymkhana (all ages welcome). Raffle Horse Fundraiser, 50/50 draw, silent auction, canteen all weekend. Free camping all weekend. Bring your lawn chair. Contact Wayne Fuchs 204-346-2244 or Abe Rempel 204-392-4037.

Please email your events each month to editor@dawsontrail.ca