proven itself as one of eastern Manitoba’s largest community events, surpassing 10,000 guests during its recent
Since its debut in 2013, the rodeo has grown steadily, evolving into a full weekend packed with rodeo competition and country fair-style attractions. Organizers say the event has become a highlight of the year for families across the region.
A big congratulation goes out to all of the organizers and volunteers on another successful edition of the Richer Rodeo. Events like this are only possible because of people like these volunteers — individuals who
give their time and energy to make our community stronger, more connected, and proud of what we can achieve together.
The Municipality sees the hard work, dedication, passion, and effort
so many of our community members put into this event for all to enjoy.
Thank you for another fantastic event, for putting Richer on the map and showcasing our community’s spirit and pride.
La municipalité de Ste. Anne est maintenant officiellement et fièrement bilingue. Pour les informations et les services en français, vous avez tout simplement besoin de nous les demander. Nous sommes en période de transition, alors nous apprécions votre patience et vos demandes.
Meetings of the RM of Ste. Anne and Local Urban District of Richer are open to the public. Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers of the RM Office at 395 Traverse Road and continue to be recorded and livestreamed via www.rmofsteanne.com. LUD of Richer Committee Meetings are now held at the Richer Young at Hearts Club at 22 Dawson Rd.
Committee of the Whole *
September 16, 9:00 am
November 18, 9:00 am
December 16, 9:00 am *may be subject to change
LUD of Richer Garbage Pickup Day - Fridays Electronic Recycle Day First Tuesday of each month
PROPERTY TAXES ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE 4:30 PM OCTOBER 15TH, 2025
Rodeo
again
EXTENDED HOURS - OCTOBER 14TH
Our office will have extended hours on Tuesday October 14, 2025.
8:30am to 6:00pm
Please note that these extended hours are to facilitate Tax Payments only. Please reserve your other inquiries for regular business hours when our staff will be available to assist you.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT:
OCTOBER OPEN HOUSE
The Rural Municipality of Ste. Anne is undertaking an amendment to the mapping portion of our Development Plan. As part of this process, an Open House will be held on October 14th from 4pm-7pm at the Richer Young at Hearts Club to share information and gather feedback from residents.
If you would like to request a change to the designation of your property, at no cost, please submit your inquiry to Hadiseh Bajelan, Development Officer, by October 31st, 2025.
Submissions can be sent by email to development@rmofsteanne.com.
All requests will be forwarded to our planning consultant and to Council for review. Council will then determine whether the requests align with the community’s longterm goals and, if appropriate, include them in the proposed Development Plan amendment.
Please note that submission of a request does not guarantee approval. All requests will be carefully considered as part of the overall amendment process.
We look forward to your participation in helping shape the future of our community.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UPDATE
The Public Works staff have been hard at work with not only their regular gravelling, dust control and maintenance of all our roads, but on several important projects throughout the municipality!
Some honourable mentions of our recent activities include:
Culvert Replacements:
Damaged or undersized culverts have been replaced on Mun Rd 44N/31E, Municipal Road 48N, and Municipal Road 38N to improve drainage and reduce flooding risks.
Ditching and Pathway Construction:
Crews completed ditching and constructed a new pathway along Road 45N, improving both drainage and pedestrian access.
Paving and Milling Projects:
Roads in Giroux have been paved, improving driving conditions and extending the life of the roadway.
The Giroux Heritage Park parking lot has been milled.
Lagoon Sludge Survey:
A sludge survey was conducted at the RM lagoon to assess current sludge levels and plan for future maintenance in 2026.
New Crosswalk Installation:
A new crosswalk has been installed in the LUD of Richer across from the Richer School. This will enhance pedestrian safety in the area!
LUD Sidewalk
Reconstruction:
Every year the LUD budgets to renew a portion of our pathways and sidewalks to meet and improve accessibility standards. This has created a pleasant space for our residents to enjoy.
Equipment Acquisition:
The RM recently purchased a loader backhoe to support ongoing infrastructure maintenance, including culvert installations, landscap
Tree Planting Initiative:
As part of the federally funded 2 Billion Tree Program, 60 new trees have been planted throughout the municipality, including the Giroux Heritage Park, Thurston Park, on Millar Dr and the Richer Pathway. This initiative is contributing to longterm beautification in our RM and environmental sustainability.
The east sidewalk along PR302 in the LUD of Richer was redone.
The new crosswalk across from the Richer School. This will enhance pedestrian safety in the area!
New pathway along Road 45N.
LUD of Richer sidewalk reconstruction. 60 new trees have been planted. Trees at the Giroux Heritage Park.
DAWSON TREK 2025
A new cycling initiative pedaled its way to success this summer raising funds for the Dawson Trail Museum’s Arts & Heritage Tour. Organized by Giroux’s Kyle and Rebecca Waczko, the 96km Dawson Trek exceeded their expectations by having numerous participants of all ages signing up from all over the world!
The Municipality is appreciative of the care and attention given to support the participants keeping health and safety in mind, and also ensuring a fun event for all participants, while raising awareness to our local history, and fundraising to preserve our history!
SUBMIT YOUR GRANT APPLICATIONS BY
OCTOBER 17, 2025
Every year, the RM of Ste. Anne budgets for grants to be given to non-profit organizations serving our community. Non-Profit Organizations looking
for financial support need to fill out and submit the application form by October 17, 2025, to be considered for the fall intake. Note that these requests are subject to whatever funds remain available in our 2025 Grants Budget. Please visit www.rmofsteanne.com (look for the By-laws and Policies page under the Resources tab) to consult with our Grants Policy #08-ADMIN.
GRAB A BALL, JOIN THE FUN
We’ve added a little extra fun to Thurston Park and Giroux Heritage Park! You’ll now find sports balls and street hockey pucks ready to use.
This fall, grab a friend or bring the kids out to play and enjoy some out-
door fun together in the park. Please enjoy the equipment provided! Use it respectfully and safely and be sure to return all items here before leaving the park. Thank you for helping keep things fun and fair for everyone!
Dawson Trek participants at the Dawson Trail Muesum.
Richer Fire Chief Chris Wilkins richerchief@rmofsteanne.com / 204-422-5966
TEAM UPDATES: NEW HIRES, NEW ROLES & NEW ENERGY
Welcome to the Team, Felicia!
We’re excited to welcome Felicia as our new Administrative Assistant! With over 15 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, Felicia brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to our team. She will be the friendly face at our front desk, ready to assist residents and visitors!
Welcome to the Team, Tom!
We’re also excited to welcome Tom as a new member of the Public Works team. Tom brings experience as an equipment operator and will be supporting a range of important maintenance and infrastructure projects in our community.
Moving On Up: Samantha’s New Role
Congratulations to Samantha, who is stepping into her new role as Public Works and Recreation Administrative Assistant! Her creativity, hard work, and teamwork have made a big impact, and we can’t wait to see her shine in this next chapter.
Shoutout to Our Summer Superstars
We welcomed two summer students this year, Jayden and Timothy. Both assisted with mowing, weed trimming, and beautification efforts throughout the Municipality. We appreciate everything you’ve contributed this season and wish you the utmost success in your future studies and endeavours.
Here’s to growth, change, and new beginnings ahead!
NEW BILINGUAL WEBSITE NOW LIVE!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new bilingual website! Visitors can now access content in both English and French, making our resources more accessible to a broader audience.
Please note that while the site is now available in two languages, some content is still in the process of being translated. Our team is actively working on completing the translations and will continue to update the site as new content becomes available.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure a fully bilingual experience. Stay tuned for ongoing updates and feel free to request French language documents from the RM Office if they are not yet available online and we will accommodate!
DON’T LET IT HIT THE FAN! PUMP YOUR SEPTIC TANK BY OCTOBER 15TH!
The RM of Ste. Anne Environment Act License (for the municipal lagoon) states that we cannot accept septage (the stuff from your septic field tank) between October 15 and June 1st of the following year. If it’s been a while since your last pump-out, now’s the time to book it! Note that this does not apply to holding tanks (that’s considered sewage, not septage).
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