EnRicher July 2025

Richer Canada Day In Pictures

2025 Richer Canada Day continued...

Multiple community service groups came together to help the community and guests celebrate Canada Day in Richer at both the Dawson Trail Museum and the Dawson Trail Park. Almost 3,000 people attended throughout the day and evening.

Local Students Awarded

Brent Wery Memorial Bursaries

The nieces of Brent Wery attended the 2025 graduation ceremonies to award the Brent Wery Memorial Bursary to two deserving students. Students were chosen in part based on their community involvement, a criteria to honour the memory of Brent Wery and his dedication to his community.

Isabelle Lanouette bursary recipient.

Chelsea Rachel bursary recipient.

Canada Day 50/50 Winner

Volunteers visited guests throughout the day during the celebration to sell tickets for a 50/50 where proceeds went towards the Brent Wery Memorial Bursary Fund. $166.50 was raised for the bursary fund from the sales of the 50/50 tickets. The 50/50 winner was Vivian Bott.

Community Garden Takes Shape

Although a bit behind in setting up, the Richer Community Garden is taking shape. The greenhouse structure, fencing and water towers/watering system are the final assets that are being installed. The Richer Community Club has secured hundreds of starter plants to be transplanted to salvage the later start. Other areas will be seeded with short season vegetable seed to make up for the late planting.

Dawson Trail Museum

Our Past.

Museum On Solid Foundation

This year’s project at the museum was the restoration of the foundation skirting. The contractor was GPS Griffith Plaster & Stucco by Brandon Griffith right here in Richer. It consisted of removing all the old parging, loose mortar, window casings and restoring them with stones. We were amazed by the quality craftsmanship of their work. The foundation is now restored to its original state. The museum was granted a sum of $30,000 from the Francophone Economic Development Fund for the Prairies / FDÉFP, Fonds de Développement Économique pour les Projets. Thank you to CDEM for their help in acquiring this grant. The museum envelope is now complete.

Wave of Cyclists to Peddle Through Richer

First Annual Dawson Trek Cycling Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, July 19, organized by Kyle and Rebecca Waczko. A trek along the historic Dawson Road from Winnipeg to just east of Richer. Come feel the history.

All money raised will go to the Dawson Trail Markers maintenance.

Come and support and cheer on the 40 cyclists as they get near the end of their journey! Similar to a parade, you can watch them from the side of the Dawson Road.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Spring Active 55+

Tuesdays from 10 am to 1 pm in the Dawson Trail Park. Pickleball, bean bag toss and ladderball. Also yoga and strength training! Activities are FREE! Plus free fruit and vegetable snack along with bottled water.

Richer Community Club & Richer Recreation Committee meetings... Wednesday, July 9, 7:30 pm at the Richer Young at Hearts Hall.

Dinner and Dance...

Richer Young At Hearts Easter dinner and dance on Saturday, July 19 with music by the Mosaics. Doors open at 4:30 pm, Dinner is at 6 pm and dancing until 11 pm. Tickets are $30 per person. For reservations call Ron at 431-275-0874.

Summer Markets

are held at the Dawson Trail Museum on Saturday, July 26, Aug 30 from 10 am to 2 pm. We welcome Bakers, Growers and Specialty retailers. Come listen to live music, bouncy castle, gift shop, self museum tours, hot lunch and local artists, vendors and more. To register: Text: 204290-5336 or email: rrrtradingpost@hotmail. com.

First Annual

Dawson Trek

Cycle the Dawson ; Feel the History... First annual cycling fundraiser. A trek along the historic Dawson Trail from Winnipeg to East of Richer on July 19.You may contact Kyle and Rebecca Waczko at KWACZKO@MAIL.COM or at 204-510-4968 for more information. Donations can be made to Dawson Trail Museum c/o Dawson Trek museedawsontrail.com. Donations of $20.00 or greater will receive an official tax receipt. Proceeds go to the maintenance of the trail markers.

SPMF BINGO at the Richer Young at Hearts Hall Every Monday Night!

The Richer Community Club Facebook page is nearing 3,000 followers!

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Dutiaume Family Supports Local Bursary Fund

The Dutiaume Family Foundation recently presented a generous donation of $640 to the Richer Community Club’s Brent Wery Memorial Bursary Fund. The cheque was accepted by Dale and Robert Wery.

Crib Club Corner

2025 Season

Richer’s Crib Club meets at the Young at Hearts Hall regularly. You Can

Richer Crib Club met on Tuesday, June 10th, at the Young at Hearts hall for our second summer tournament, and we had a satisfying number of players. Our winners of the evening were Debbie Darvill in first place, Art Bergmann in second, Gerry Sabot in third, and Vivianne Laurin took the dimes for fourth place. Luc Lanouette got the Booby prize, while our two 50/50 winners were Marcel Lagasse and Dianne Decosse. Congratulations to all our winners! Our next tournament is on Tuesday, July 8, at 7 p.m. Entry fee is still only $5, no partner required and coffee and snacks are always free, so come down and join us!

$5 admission, no partner required. Free coffee & snacks.