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Richer Welcomes Red River
Métis Ride of Hope!
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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.
