Canada Day Program Coming Together for Larger Event!
The Richer Recreation Canada Day sub-Committee is working hard at creating a larger event this year. According to Dan Guetre, chair of the subcommittee, “we are spending an additional $2,000 on fireworks above what we did last year.” He noted that the event will again start at the Dawson Trail Museum in the early afternoon and move over to the park at around 4 pm.
“We are looking at hosting live music, our annual BBQ, hayrides, face painting, balloon creation, free Canada Day cake, and free popcorn,” he stated, “plus a matinee family movie in the park and multiple bouncy castles.”
He added that there will be gift bags for kids and possibly a mini old style carnival.
Similar to last year, people are invited to help out raise the teepees in the park.
Groups like the Richer Métis local and both the Richer Fellowship Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Brethren Church of Richer have also jumping in to make the day a success.
“We may also have a search and rescue organization coming out with some drones and other equipment that is sure to entice both kids and adults,” Guetre added.
The Richer Fire Department
will most likely be on site with their obstacle course that anyone can jump in and test their endurance.
More details to come. Watch for posters and the Richer Community Club Facebook page.
Food Bank Schedules AGM
Accueil Kateri Centre, SteAnne food bank, will hold its 10th Annual General Meeting on Thursday June 19 at 7 pm at the Club Jovial, 157 Centrale Avenue, Ste-Anne. All are welcome.
Gardening season is upon us. Please remember to grow a little
extra if you can, to share with the food bank come harvesting time.
Accueil Kateri continues to grow. With more than 100 client-families attending the food bank every two weeks, all year round donations, are needed and gratefully accepted, be they
monetary or food. The food bank could not exist without the generosity of the people of SteAnne, Town and RM. Thank you for your continued support.
For information on how to donate, please check the website at www.accueilkatericentre.ca or call 204-371-4984.
RCC/RRC Director Steps Down
After years volunteering on the board of directors for both the Richer Community Club and the Richer Recreation Committee, Gary Marriott decided it was time to step away. Gary also serves and will remain on the board for the Richer Young at Hearts.
Bothe the Richer Community Club and the Richer Recreation Committee thanked Gary for all the years of effort he put in to help his neighbours and build the region.
Richer Recreation Committee President Eugene Sabot had a chance to make a presentation to Gary in appreciation for his dedication.
Firefighters Fix Up Their Colleagues
On May 25, members of the Richer Fire Department took part in their recertification training for First Aid/CPR. The great weather allowed the members to take part of the refresher training outdoors to the Dawson Trail Park. The course was run by Victory Training Centre.
Pickleball Courts Adorn
Thanks to some great volunteers, Pickleball lines are painted creating three courts under the Premier Tech Multiplex.
Seniors Group
Gears Up for AGM with Cyber Fraud
Presentation
The Seine River Services for Seniors has scheduled their AGM for June 12 from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Richer Young at Hearts Hall. The event will include a special presentation by RCMP Cst Gabriel Bunn on Cyber Security. Topics include “how to detect scams” and more.
Student Employment Opportunity
Available in Richer’s Dawson Trail Park
The Richer Community Club Inc. in Richer, Manitoba is looking for an individual to work at the Richer Dawson Trail Park starting July 7, 2025. This position is made available with the support of the Canada Summer Jobs Program.
Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, you will take part in the following activities: managing recreation equipment, park maintenance, and assisting where needed with Richer 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 light physical labour
Assets
• Experience with garden and lawn tools including weed trimmer
• Possession of a valid full stage Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License
• Knowledge of safe work practices
Wage: 16.80/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 for applying is June 17, 2025
Student Employment Opportunity
Available in Richer’s Dawson Trail Park
The Richer Community Club Inc. in Richer, Manitoba is looking for an individual to work at the Richer Dawson Trail Park starting July 14, 2025. This position is made available with the support of the Manitoba Green Team Program.
Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, you will take part in the following activities: managing recreation equipment, park maintenance, and assisting where needed with Richer 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 light physical labour
Assets
• Experience with garden and lawn tools including weed trimmer
• Possession of a valid full stage Class 5
Manitoba Driver’s License
• Knowledge of safe work practices
Wage: 15.80/hr and approximately 35 hours/wk for 7 weeks
To Apply...
Email resume to darsondueck@gmail.com Or mail to:
Richer Community Club Inc. Box 350, Richer, MB R0E 1S0
Deadline for applying is June 17, 2025
The Richer Community Club Facebook page is nearing 3,000 followers! Like, Share and Following our page!
Crib Club Corner
2025 Season
Richer’s Crib Club meets at the Young at Hearts Hall regularly.
Richer Crib Club met on Tuesday, May 13, and we had a pretty good turnout for the first of the summer tournaments. Our winners of the evening were: Laurel Hager in first place, Roger Chenier in second place and Jeff Winter in third place with Melody Olenick taking the dimes for fourth place. Paul Laurin took the booby prize while Corny Klassen and Jeff Winter each won the 50/50. Congratulations to
$5 admission, no partner required. Free coffee & snacks.
LIVE IN THE MOMENT
By Pastor Allan Dueck
The server at the local restaurant wore a shirt with the message, ‘Live in the Moment.’ It was a great reminder for me that I should be fully there in the moments of my life. I was reminded of our beautiful foster daughter, who had a hereditary illness which affected her cognitive ability at age 3. Our girl always lived in the moment. She would watch leaves wave and laugh. She laughed when I would take her for a stroller ride. I’ve never seen a kid that laughed as much as she did. We miss her since she passed away at age 10 from this disease. Have you ever noticed how kids will be so focused on the ‘Next Event’ that they forget to fully experience the moment? Adults do that too. While enjoying a great meal their whole conversation centers on the meal that they are going to have at the Keg. Meanwhile they miss savoring their present meal in the moment.
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all our winners! Join us next on June 10th at the Young at Hearts Hall for our next tournament! Remember, entry fee is only $5, no partner required and coffee and snacks are always free!
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Dawson Trail Museum
The museum Spring Tea was a success again this year. Thanks goes out to all the volunteers and sponsors Over 120 guests attended the tea celebration and we thank them for their support. The fashion show by Linda Lansard was enjoyed by all. We especially want to thank the Richer grade 8 students who stepped up to serve the guests. They were most appreciated by all. Great job everyone. The gift shop grand opening was enjoyed by all with a wide range of selection.Thanks goes out to Laurel Hager for her expertise. All money raised goes towards the museum renovations. The museum renovations are 90% complete. Next year we are looking at upgrading the flooring throughout the building.
I agree that it’s great advice that we live in the moment. But there’s another dimension that will enrich the moments. It’s when we remember that we were created by God to bring Him glory with our lives. Apostle Paul reminds his friends in Corinth, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” God created us so that we should bring praise and glory to him. The shorter catechism poses the question, ‘What is the chief aim of man?’ And the answer is to “To glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” So enjoy your moments as you glorify God.
Allan Dueck is the Pastor at the Richer Fellowship Church.
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.
RCC Chase the Ace every Saturday. Jackpot is at over $1,000. Buy your tickets on-site between 5 pm and 7:45 pm for only $1 each for your chance to WIN!
Dawson Trail Museum
The museum committee will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 10th at 1 pm at the museum.Everyone is welcome.
Richer Community Club & Richer Recreation Committee meetings... Wednesday, June 11, 7:30 pm at the Richer Young at Hearts Hall.
Dawson Trail Museum
Open House on June 21 at the museum from 1 pm to 4 pm. Country Star Band will entertain you while you enjoy free cake and beverages and popcorn, self touring and the gift shop will be open for you to shop at your leisure. Membership renewal will take place also for your convenience. See you there.
Dinner and Dance...
Richer Young At Hearts Easter dinner and dance on Saturday, June 21 with music by Steve Ambrose. 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, June 28, 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: 204-290-5336 or email: rrrtradingpost@ hotmail.com.
Richer Canada Day!
July 1 at the Dawson Trail Museum and the Dawson Trail Park! Full day of family fun topped off with fireworks! Watch for posters and keep an eye on the Richer Community Club Facebook page.
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.
