At a public council meeting held on September 7, Ritchot council talked expansions. The first focused on the extension of high-speed internet services to the balance of the RM. The second discussion addressed the need for an expansion to the existing sewage lagoon located near Île-des-Chênes.

St. Adolphe resident Dee Dee Budgell represents a contingent of Tourond Creek residents who are appealing to Ritchot’s council for quick action on reducing speed limits in their neighbourhood.

Staff Sergeant Guy Landreville of the St. Pierre RCMP detachment made a virtual presentation before Ritchot’s council on the morning of September 7.

Incumbent councillor Kevin Stott is back on the campaign trail and hopeful that, on October 26, residents of Niverville will send him back to the council chambers for another term.

Ritchot councillor Curtis Claydon is back on the campaign trail and hopes that Ste. Agathe residents will send him back for another four-year term.

The news has been rife this summer with stories of Manitobans being scammed out of hundreds, or even tens of thousands, of dollars due to phone scams. All too often, the victims are senior citizens.