CELEBRATING OVER 20 YEARS OF RICHER NEWS!
Volume 21 Issue 3
August 2018
Richer Gears Up for Biggest Rodeo Yet
For three days Richer will become rodeo central with the Richer Rough Stock Rodeo sixth consecutive event. This year’s rodeo which runs from August 10 to 12 is expected to be bigger and better than previous years. The Richer Rough Stock Rodeo attracts over 200 competitors in bull riding, tie-down roping, team roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling and saddle bronco annually. Four of the five years, they claimed the coveted the Heartland Rodeo Association’s title of “Rodeo of the Year”. Pat Stolwyk, with the Richer Community Club said that the Richer Rough Stock Rodeo has come a long way in six years and the secret to their success is the dedicated volunteers who step up to ensure its ongoing success and
growth. “Our volunteers are as passionate as they get,” Stolwyk praised. “Success keeps us motivated and we are still learning; we still have tons of ideas and we are still growing.” The Richer Rough Stock Rodeo has activities for the entire family; including a trade show with over 50 vendors unique to the area, kids’ activities and live music. New this year, thanks to the Farm Credit Canada and Caisse Financial Group, the Richer Community Club received a grant for a permanent rodeo arena and bucking chutes in the community park. The Richer Rough Stock Rodeo committee kicked in the remaining $24,000 needed to complete the project. Weekend events begin Friday at 11 am with to the 4-H “Horsin’
Around” for Crafts, Games, and Horsemanship. Bull-nanza takes place in the evening, followed by the Rodeo Cowboy Social. Saturday starts with a pancake breakfast and a parade. In the evening, enjoy a social with recording artist Jason Kirkness on the Main Stage. The trading post, petting zoo, Family Fun Zone, Reptile show, balloon creations, face painting, amateur arm wrestling and a mechanical bull for the brave few will be available both days. On Sunday, Cowboy Church is followed by Gymkhana. And of course, the main attaction of the weekend, Heartland Rodeo competition starting at 2 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
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Tibeauville, 4th stop Timberline, with the 5th stop at the Richer Husky where the recyclers will remain until noon. Recycling can also be dropped off in the recycling shed located in the Richer Husky parking lot at your convenience. Young at Heart dinner and Dance – On Saturday, Aug. 18 from 5 – 11 pm at the Young at Heart hall monthly Dinner & Dance. Cash bar at 5 pm, supper at 6 pm followed by Dance. Cost $20. Contact to reserve ticket Irene at 204-422-5932 or Marie at 204-422-3052.
Richer Community Club Chase the Ace! - Every Saturday at the Richer Inn from 5:30 - 7:45 pm. Tickets only $1 each. Jackpot is growing! Steak Special and more! Check out and like Richer Community Club Facebook page for updates. LGA License #1392RF.
Monday Night Bingos - To raise funds for Stacey Pchajek Memorial Foundation Inc. The foundation provides scholarships, bursaries and prizes to students graduating grades 8 and 12. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult to be on premises and must play bingo. Doors Open at 5:30 pm at the Young at Heart Club. MGCC License # BI/BO4164. Contact Doreen Pchajek at 422-5243 or doreen@spmf.ca.
Richer Recovery AA - Group meets Monday from 7:30 - 8:30 pm at LUD Hall in Richer. Contact Paul at 204-422-7673.
Richer Fellowship Church at 50 Southeast Drive service is Sundays at 10:30 am with Pastor Ben Funk. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday, Aug. 29: Deadline for submissions for the September issue of the EnRicher.
Richer Fireside Youth...
Jesus the Bread that Satisfies
A great time of “chilling” around the fireside happened at the Dawson Trail Park on July 10, where 18 Youth and parents got together for our first Wiener Roast of the summer. Kids learned that their hungry stomachs would get filled with hotdogs and chips but that they soon would get hungry again. We talked about spiritual hunger and the void we all have in our hearts, an inward yearning for peace and fulfillment that can only be satisfied through Jesus Christ the “Bread of Life” (John 6:48). Thank you to Kim Loewen from the Richer Motor Inn for providing the hotdogs for our Youth events. Youth 11 and up are welcome. Wiener roasts are weather permitting and will be planned a day in advance. Please call Michelle at 204-424-5216 or email richerfiresideyouth@gmail.com.
Crib News Richer Crib Club held its monthly summer tournament Tuesday, July 10 with a great turnout of 25 players! We had a great time, and some really good snacks, although that’s not at all unusual! Will Linklater won the evening, with Claire Logan coming in second, and Rochelle Anderson taking third place. Norm Burnell won the dimes for fourth place, and the Booby prize went to Bev Burnell. Claude Caron won the 50/50. Congratulations to all our winners! The last summer tournament will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 7 pm at the Young at Hearts Hall. Entry fee is $10 per person, snacks and coffee are free, and 19 hand pays a dime. Come on down and join us for a fun evening of cards, conversation and laughs. Our regular schedule resumes in September, when we will meet every second Tuesday. Everyone welcome!
Dawson Trail Museum
The Dawson Trail Museum will not hold a regular monthly meetings during August. Our next meeting will be held on September 10th at the museum at 1 pm. You are welcome to attend. The Dawson Trail Museum is looking to fill the roll of Vice President and Secretary starting in October 2018. Please contact Yvonne at 422-9369 for more information. The summer market will continue once a month. Our dates are Sunday, August 19th and September 23rd from noon to 4 pm. Vendors must be “make it, bake it or specialty retailer�. Please view our website for more information and contact person at summermarket@dawsontrailmuseum.ca. Open House on 11 & 12 of August on Rodeo weekend from 1 pm to 4 pm. Come in for a free coffee and view our artifacts and their stories.
Mark your calendar: The Dawson Trail Museum committee will hold their annual Fall Supper on Sunday, September 16th at the Richer Young at Heart Hall from 4 pm to 7 pm. A roast beef supper will be served with all the trimmings. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children 6 to 12 years and children 5 and under dine for free. Tickets are available at the door. Come support our Heritage Museum with family and friends. All profits go towards the maintenance of the museum. The Dawson Trail Museum is open for tours on Tuesday from 1 pm to 4 pm Thursday from 1 pm to 4 pm Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm Open for tours: Fee $5 admittance (except for open house)
2019 Richer Community Calendars The Richer Community Club is starting to gather information and sell ads spaces for the 2019 community calendars. Local businesses will be listed and a different photo displayed for each month. Families have the option of listing their birthdays, anniversaries and memorials. If you want to have this information listed, please email the names as you would like them to appear on the calendar, along with the date and category (B, A, or M). For example: John Smith, Feb 15, B; John and Jill Smith, Sept 23, A. The information can be emailed to richercalendars@ hotmail.com or phone Sarah at 204-422-6311. Advertising spaces will be sold for as little as $100 a block. The calendar is a great way for local businesses and organizations to advertise because their ad is displayed year round. Profits made through advertising will go towards improvements to our playground area in the Richer Dawson Trail Park. If you have any great community photos you would like to submit, email them to address above. We need a lot of photos to fill up each page of the calendar.
Local Young Woman Excells We are very proud of April Burnell, daughter of Norm and Bev Burnell of Richer, who graduated from Lorette Collegiate on June 26th, and was awarded the school division’s immersion academic award, a Caisse Financial Group bursary, an RM of Ste Anne bursary, a 4-H Manitoba scholarship and a gold watch from Eastman 4-H. As well, she has received an Entrance scholarship for academic excellence from U of Winnipeg and a bursary from U of W. Congratulations, April!
Richer Fire Reminds Drivers to Be Alert
The Richer Fire Department was recently at a very serious traffic accident where a ½ ton truck hit a parked semi. There were some serious injuries to all 4 people from the 1/2 ton truck. Our firefighters would like to remind everyone how important it is to stay alert while driving. On a lighter note the firefighters did a control burning of a very old farm site who most locals would know as the Phaneuf farm south of Richer on PR 302 (it then became the Jubinville place and now the Tetrault brothers from La Broquerie who purchased the land for retirement property for themselves). The firefighters took down a barn, a house and 2 sheds as they were all in very poor condition and located too close to the 302 Hwy as well as the Municipal Road running east.
While some of the buildings were directly under a main hydro, all went according to plan. The work done was in trade for a car they used for vehicle extrication course. They are always in search of cars for this purpose.
Paradise Village Square Dancing
Paradise Squares Dance club will begin their new season on Sept. 11 at 7 pm with a Start-Up Dance at the Paradise Village Rec. Hall. Modern Square Dancing is fun and a great social activity. Dancing is Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 9:30 pm. We dance from September to May. The Start-Up Dance is free for beginners and new dancers. Couples and singles are welcome. Coffee and goodies will be served. For further info contact Larry at 204-422-5424.