Volume 25 Issue 3
September 2022
Richer Rodeo Breaks Attendance Records By Dan Guetre
The mid-August weekend rodeo hosted in Richer saw their attendance rise from the pre-Covid pandemic 2019 event of about 6,000 to almost 10,000 this year. This 80% increase could be a sign that two years of cancellations and lockdowns took a large mental toll and families are excited to see things return to normal. “As we were watching other communities hosting their events again, we noticed that as the summer progressed, so did high attendance at those events,” said Pat Stolwyk, President of the Richer Rough Stock Rodeo Committee. “Thankfully, we were ready for this.” Stolwyk added that volunteers and sponsors stepped up to the plate and ensured a successful
Photo by Eldon Zigarlick
and entertaining weekend. “I can’t say enough about everyone that worked their butts off,” added Stolwyk. “Even though we had a shorter period of time to organize this year’s event, the calls we made were met with ‘where do you need me?’. It shows that
residents in small communities all over rural Manitoba were once again ready to wear their pride on their sleeve.” Stolwyk is proud that his community’s rodeo is growing and now considered to be one of the largest in the province.
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Discover Our Past.
Dawson Trail Museum Celebrating Our Past.
Final Sale of Creative Memories Scrapbooking Stock: All to be sold at 60% of, this includes scrapbooks pages, paper, stickers, and some tools. Cash sale only, you may call Yvonne for more information at 204 422 9369.
We have 50/50 tickets for sale for $2 each, WHERE YOU MAY WIN UP TO $3,000. Ticket will be drawn on October 13th at 3 pm at the AGM meeting at the museum. You may purchase your ticket at Timberline restaurant, Esso gas bar or call Yvonne at 204-371 9238 for more details. How can you get involved in your community you asked? The museum board is looking for you. Could we interest you in selling books of 50/50 tickets, help organize dis-
plays, work at the gift shop, help at craft shops, if you think you can help, please do not hesitate to call Yvonne at 204-422-9369 or email at yfontaine52@gmail.com , we would love to hear from you. The museum committee would like to thank Zackary Ross and Khloe Lessard-Kulchinski, as our summer student employment program for the summer months. Museum summer students helping out with history at the Richer Rodeo.
WRESTLING FOR THE WETLANDS Barrel Racers Compete Next Several Fridays in Park Photo by Rebecca Penner
Photo by Vintage and Vogue Photography
Crib News
Richer Crib Club met Tuesday August 9th for the last tournament of the summer. Our winners of the evening were Aurele Robert in first place, Gayle Carriere in second and Ray Burnell in third place. Rochelle Anderson took the dimes for fourth place. Lucy Richard got the Booby prize, and then picked her own ticket to win the 50/50! Congratulations to all our winners! Starting September 13th, there will be regular bi-weekly tournaments, so mark the dates! No partner required, snacks and coffee always free, and entry fees are still just $5 per person. We hope to see all our old friends and maybe some new faces too!
From The Pastor’s Desk...
Significance By Pastor Ben Funk
In recent weeks Marjorie and I have been spending some time riding our Harley’s on a variety of Provincial Highways. Each road has unique differences and unique characteristics. The odd time I would notice a lone mature tree standing by themselves. These trees were either in an open field or standing on the side of the road. West of Portage La Prairie there stands a lone tree (it may have been there from ancient of days) in the median of the divided highway. Each of these trees are unique to their own variety. Each of these trees have stood the test of time and all kinds of weather conditions. We
Barrel racing will happen in the Richer Dawson Trail Park over the next few Fridays as the RC 3D Fall Barrel Racing Series has booked the rodeo arena. The event is open to spectators and barrel racers will be warming up in the arena starting at 4:30 pm. The competition will start at 6:15 pm. Additionally there will be a canteen on site if you want to grab some dinner while watching the competitors fly around the barrels. The next few dates are: Fridays on Sept 9, 16, and 23 with the finals taking place on Saturday, October 8. You can visit RC 3D Fall Barrel Racing on Facebook for more information.
have one such tree in our own backyard. The winds may blow and swirl causing it to twist and turn, but it refuses to submit to the hostility it is faced with. Like these trees we are all individuals in our world. Each of us is unique and beautiful in the environment we have been born into. In our uniqueness we are noticed and cared for by God, whether big or small, in secret or out in the open, God knows you by name. Truly we would wonder why God would care for an individual human being. You are one of more than seven billion people on this earth, and God knows you by name. On a small planet in a small solar system in one of a multitude of galaxies, and so on. Truly we wonder with King David, so long ago, in the 8th Psalm “What is man that You are
Photo by Dan Guetre
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR! Richer Community Club meeting... Sept 14, 7:30 pm at the Dawson Trail Park.
Dinner and Dance... Richer Young at Heart Club Dinner and Dance Saturday, Sept 17 with music by the Mosaics. Cost is $25 per person and dinner is at 6 pm. Music till 11 pm. Call Ron @ 431 275 0874 for tickets. Richer Métis Local will host a Fall Rendezvous in the Dawson Trail Park on Saturday, Sept 17 from noon to 4 pm. Music, food and various entertainment Dawson Trail Museum Museum committee will hold our monthly meeting next month on Tuesday, September 13th at 7 pm at the museum. The AGM is set for October 13th at the museum at 1 pm. A Book Sale will be held at the museum on October 1st & 2nd from 1 pm to 4 pm. If you have books you would like to donate, please call Yvonne at 204422-9369. All proceeds go towards the museum maintenance. Richer Fellowship Church will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on Saturday September 10 from 1pm to 4pm in the afternoon.
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mindful of him, or the son of man that You would visit him?” Yet He counts the hair on your head (Luke 12:7). And those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ will enjoy Him forever (Psalm75:25). In this God’s power is demonstrated most perfectly. You matter significantly as an individual. Remember, God knows your name.
Many thanks to the SE Manitoba Ducks Unlimited Chapter for picking Richer to host their very first “Wrestling for the Wetlands” event! An enthusiastic crowd was entertained by these colourful athletes bout after bout under the Premier Tech Multiplex at the Dawson Trail Park. The event was a unique and successful fundraiser for the local chapter.