Stolwyk Wins Ward 3 By-Election
There were no shortages of candidates who registered to run in the Ward 3 by-election.
Former Reeve Paul Saindon, former by-law officer David Buck and Richer Rodeo co-founder Patrick Stolwyk campaigned vigorously to fill, what most residents believed, were big shoes.
Stolwyk was elected with more than enough votes to take the seat. In fact, the amount of votes he garnered was almost double of the combined total of his competitors.
Stolwyk, who was instrumental in helping start the Richer Rodeo and built a team that has been recognized for creating Richer’s signature event, also dedicated
his volunteer time to a half a dozen other functions such as Canada Day and Christmas in the Park.
He noted that his commitment and dedication to the community for the last 15 years most
Museum Adds Outdoor Furnishings
likely played a part in his victory and that he shared the same concerns as ward residents. He added that he has promised to be approachable.
Stolwyk says he’ll get his feet wet by tackling some initial concerns brought up by residents in the ward.
“We need to try and stream line the development process, look at traffic safety concerns and road repairs,” he explained but admitted these were just a few of the topics he’d like to address.
Stolwyk says he feels honoured and humbled by the support he received and, he added “now I’m ready to get to work.”
Four new picnic tables and 2 new waste bins are set up recently at the Dawson Trail Museum. Three tables are placed in the front and a waste bin and one table and waste bin was placed behind the mural. Thanks to Henry Proteau, Barry Sanderson, Roger Godard. Also a thanks to John Lenton who placed them with his tractor were we wanted them. This took part of a good day to complete.
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Richer Welcomes Red River
Métis Ride of Hope!
Recently Richer was able to play host to the Red River Métis Ride of Hope as they made they way west raising funds for Ukrainian orphans.
Partners such as the Richer Métis Local, the Manitoba Métis Federation and the Dawson Trail Dispatch brought together some great entertainer to play on stage while the com- munity enjoyed some food.
On the same day, the Dawson Trail Mu- seum hosted their open house and the Daw- son Trail Arts & Heritage Committee invited guests to celebrate the final unveiling of a trail marker, capping off a multi-year project.
Discover Our Past.
Dawson Trail Museum
Celebrating Our Past.
Open House on May 27th celebrated the unveiling of the commemorative markers. There was music, food and dance and a good time for all. Thanks to all the volunteers who participated to make this day successful. We send thanks to the Larocque Brothers and crew for beautifying the lawn. We are very impressed with how very hard the crew worked. They have excellent workmanship and attention to details. Thanks to Gary Dyck for maintaining the grounds and Jamie Vinet and Tristen Herboth also did their share in bagging all the grass and whipper snipped so assure all was top shape for the Open House. Great job everyone.
The museum was granted a sum of $26,534.00 from Building Sustainable Communities Program towards the foundation project 2023. This consists of repairing the main stone piers, adding steel posts, beam plates, leveling the floor and closing window openings. This project will start in June.
Volunteering with the Dawson Trail Museum is an excellent way to network programs, events and shapes the future of the museum. If you are interested in giving of your time and talent, please Yonne at yfontaine52@gmail.com or call 204 422 9369 for more information.
The museum committee has 50/50 tickets for sale, you may purchase them at Dericas Restaurant, Esso Gas Bar, museum or ask a committee member. Draw will take place on October 14.
On Saturday May 13th the museum held a successful Mother’s Day Tea. The weather cooperated and over 100 people attended the Tea. We thank all the volunteers that gave of their time to make this event special.
Richer School Students Benefit from Love of Reading Foundation
By Dan Guetre
With summer break just around the corner, the students at Richer School already have something to look forward to in the Fall.
Indigo announced that the small rural school with receive $25,000 from its Love of Reading Foundation.
“Staff and students are ecstatic about the news!” said Principal Mark Eismendi. “Some of the youngest ones didn’t understand the value, but the rest understood that it is a very impactful number of new books that we will be able to purchase to support learning and a love of reading.”
The Love of Reading Foundation has been around for almost two decades and in that time, Richer School has been persistent in filling out the applications.
“This is approximately the third time the school has applied and has finally been successful,” explained Eismendi. “It was a great surprise for the students.”
The grant funds are spread out over three years and Eismendi hopes to begin making meaningful purchases in the Fall of 2023.
“The school identified a wider range of non-fiction resources, high-interest for struggling readers’ titles, and more variety in general as target areas for using the funds,” he added. “We also hope to find bi-lingual books to support English-language-learners and the various cultures in our school community. They will supplement classroom selection as well as our main library.”
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Richer Hosts 2nd Annual High School Rodeo
Employment Opportunity
Available in Richer
The Richer Commuity Club Inc. in Richer is looking for an individual to work at the Richer Dawson Trail Park starting July 3, 2023. This position is made available with the support of the Canada Summer Jobs Program.
Young competitors and their families travelled from all over Manitoba along with a few from Saskatchewan camped out in Richer’s Dawson Trail Park in early May to participate in the community’s annual High School Rodeo.
Spectators were able to take in this free admission event and watch these developing cowboys and cowgirls compete.
Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, you will take part in the following activities: cleanup and yard maintenance, painting, and assisting where needed with Community Club events.
Qualifications
• Must be between 15-29 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Child Employment Permit if 15 years of age.
• Must be willing and able to work some evenings and weekends as required
• Ability to produce a satisfactory Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry Check
• Ability to take initiative, be self-motivated, and organized
• Ability to work independently and/or alongside others
• Ability to do physical labour
Assets
• Experience with garden and lawn tools including weed whackers
• Possession of a valid full stage Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License
• Knowledge of safe work practices
Wage: 15.50/hr and approximately 35 hours/wk for 8 weeks
To Apply...
Email resume to darsondueck@gmail.com
Or mail to:
Richer Community Club Inc.
Box 350, Richer, MB R0E 1S0
Deadline: June 16, 2023
Student
Crib Club Corner
Richer’s Crib Club meets at the Young at Hearts Hall regularly.
Summer Series
2nd Tuesday of the month
Starts at 7pm
Next dates June13, July 11, Aug 8 $5 admission, no partner required Free coffee & snacks
Here are the results of our most recent Crib tournament on May 9th, the first of our monthly summer tournaments. Art Bergmann was the winner of the evening with Rick Betts coming in second and Cornie Klassen taking third place. Wally Adair got the dimes for fourth place and Darlene Hiebert won the Booby prize. Gayle Carriere was the 50/50 winner. Congratulations to all our winners! We hope to see you all again for the next tournament on Tuesday June 13th, 7 pm at Richer Young at Hearts hall. Entry fee is still only $5 and snacks and coffee are always free!
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR!
Rummage Sale in the Park
Community rummage sale on Saturday, June 10 from 10 am to 3 pm. $10 tables with funds going towards the Mockingjay Archery Club. See ad to book a table.
Museum Meeting
Museum committee will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 11 at 7 pm at the museum.
Richer Community Club & Richer Recreation Committee Meeting...
Wednesday, June 14, 7:30 pm at the LUD Hall.
Dinner and Dance...
Richer Young at Heart Club Dinner and Dance
Saturday, June 17 with live music. Cost is $25 per person and dinner is at 6 pm. Music till 11 pm. Call Ron @ 431 275 0874 for tickets.
Celebration of Life
Presented by the Dutiaume Family on Sunday, June 18, noon to 6 pm at the Dawson Trail Park. Live music and food! Free admission!
EnRicher deadline:
Friday, June 30 is the deadline for July 2023 submissions for the EnRicher.
Community Garage Sale in the Dawson Trail Park will be held on Saturday, June 10 from 10 AM – 3 PM. To book a table, please reach out to Danielle Delaine on Facebook or email dmdelaine@gmail.com to reserve your spot! Only $10 per spot. Money raised goes towards the Mockingjay Archery Club.
Canada Day Celebration!
Saturday, July 1 starting at 1 pm at the Dawson Trail Museum and starting at 4 pm at the Dawson Trail Park!
DON’T FORGET...
Monday Night Bingos & Saturday Chase the Ace
At Crib!
You Can WIN!!
Rink Board Replacement Gets Boost
Dawson Trail MLA Bob Lagasse was on hand in Dawson Trail Park to officially announce a $75,000 contribution from the Manitoba Sustainable Communities Fund to go towards replacing the rink boards under the Premier Tech Multiplex. Bob took some time out to make the announcement with Dan Guetre, President of the Richer Community Club and Eugene Sabot, President of the Richer Recreation Committee. Final project details will be worked out over the next couple of weeks.
Richer Celebrates New Little Free Library!
Combine some free hotdogs and drinks, cake, crafts, along with mascots and lots of families and you get a grand opening of a Little Free Library in Richer! Thanks to Library Steward, Rhonda Funk and her crew of volunteers, families got together today in front of the Richer School for some fun and food. This is Funk’s second Little Free Library, an outdoor kiosk open for anyone to borrow a book, exchange and borrow a book, or donate a book. Funk invites everyone to check out the library and enjoy the ever changing selection.
