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Library Board Chair Steps Down
theque Ste. Anne Library for eight years where she played a very large role in the library’s growth. Years ago, the French newspaper, LaLiberte, used to include a short story in each of their weekly publications. The seniors at the Villa Youville had no access to books written in French, so they used to cut out the stories and tape them together to share as novels. A daughter of one of these seniors, Denise Fortin, noticed this and decided something should be done. She went to her friend, Clement Charriere (Laroque’s father) with the notion that the Village of Ste Anne and the seniors should have access to a library. By Joan Chaput The first library was created in a small Michelle Laroque has stepped down room in the condemned portion of the after chairing the board of the Biblio- old Villa Youville. When the volunteers
could get no financial support from the local governments, Clement Charriere took out his own mortgage and bought the current building at 16 de L’Eglise Street in Ste Anne. Through countless hours of fundraising, construction labour, and plain hard work, the Bibliotheque Ste. Anne Library had a new home. Michelle Laroque inherited those some qualities of dedication and responsibility towards her community as her father. She has almost single-handedly dragged the library into the 21st century by replacing ageing computers and accessing the software of the Manitoba Public Library Services Branch which now provides access to all the public libraries in the province. Laroque also had a dream to provide
a safe and stimulating area for children and parents to play, read, and relax and succeeded in creating the current children’s area in the Library. She also took the library out to the community by recognizing the need for an outreach coordinator. The library has developed programs for the seniors at the Villa Youville, programs for new moms and their newborns, and the children’s summer vacation reading programs. Their monthly patron numbers are about five times what they were several years ago. The current board says thank you to Laroque for all the dedication and hard work she gave to make the Bibliotheque Ste Anne Library the successful place it is today.
Ste. Anne Collegiate Graduates
The Class of 2018 from Ste. Anne Collegiate is 75 strong this year. The InSeine Newsletter would like to congratulate these students and wish them success in rent payments… mortgages… auto insurance… grocery bills… sigh. Welcome to adulthood!
Firefighters without Borders Request
Lion Katrina presented recent graduate Faith Brown with the Ste. Anne Lions Club 2018 Bursary.
The Town of Ste. Anne Council has decided to support Firefighters without Borders, an organization that supports emergency service organizations worldwide by donating equipment to these organizations. After a formal request submitted to council they agreed to donate the Fire Department’s older equipment.
Town Approves KidSport Donation Town Councillor Resigns The Town of Ste. Anne council has accepted the resignation of Councillor Maranda Lanouette effective July 1st, 2018 as she has accepted a position with the Town of Ste. Anne Police Department. Council has decided to leave the position vacant as the general elections are coming this fall.
KidSport had requested from the Town of Ste. Anne a donation in order to provide financial aid for children of families who are unable to benefit from sport experience due to financial burden and the high costs of sports programs. Council approved a donation of $300 at a recent meeting.
Library Board Secretary Resigns The Secretary for the Ste. Anne Library Board, Lorraine Vermette, has given notice of resignation from the Board but shall remain until a replacement is found. At a recent Town Council meeting, they accepted her resignation and thanked her for her time and dedication towards the library.
Upcoming Events... Summer Open Air Market at the Dawson Trail Museum at 67 Dawson Road East in Richer on, July 15, August 19, September 23 from 12 – 4 pm. Amazing vendors ready to greet you. Browse tents filled with beautiful yarn crafts, wood working and kids crafts. Up-cycled treasures, bath and beauty products, and local jewellery. And don’t forget all kinds of sweet treat including cookies, cakes and jams and other savoury treats. As well as produce from local farmers. This is a “Make it, Bake it, Grow it and Specialty Retailers” Market only. Summer Camp - Stop by the town office between business hours to register for these upcoming camps. For more info email recservices@steannemb.ca or call 204-422-7132. Jr. Bakers Week - July 3-6 Jr. Police Academy - July 9-13 Sports Week - July 16-20 Games Week - July 23-27 Scouts Canada Week - July 30 - August 3 Volunteerism/Rodeo - August 6 – 10 Anything Goes - August 13 – 17 The Summer Reading Club is open for sign up at the Ste. Anne Library. Children between the ages of four and thirteen years of age are invited to participate and improve their reading abilities while having fun. Numerous prizes are given throughout the summer. Ste. Anne Library is very grateful for the support of businesses and individuals who help to make the Summer Reading Program a fun and rewarding event for the children. For more info call 204-422-9958 or email steannelib@steannemb.ca. Richer Roughstock Rodeo August 10, 11, 12
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Nominations Opening for Town Municipal Council, Election This Fall Thinking of running for town council? The next Municipal General Election takes place October 24. Prospective municipal election candidates must register with the Senior Election Official (SEO) during the registration period before they may begin to accept contributions, incur expenses, fundraise or borrow money for their campaign. Candidate’s registrations will be received for Mayor between May 1 and September 18 and for councillor between June 30 and September 18 at the Town of Ste. Anne office, 30B Dawson Rd. during the regular hours of business. To obtain a registration form, contact the municipal office at 204422-5293.