On October 26, Ritchot’s newly elected council gathered for an inauguration ceremony, launching the mayor and four councillors into a new four-year term. This event followed on the heels of a municipal election which concluded with councillors Ron Mamchuk and Shane Pelletier regaining their seats. Mayor Ewen, councillor Janine Boulanger of Ward 4, and new councillor Curtis Claydon of Ward 3 had been previously re-elected by acclamation.

The old Hydro building along Main Street in Niverville has been sold to the Steinbach-based Southeast Veterinary Clinic, pending the finalization of a few legalities.

Within the course of a few short weeks, three local businesses were hit with eerily similar break-ins. In all cases, the method of entry was the same: a pickup truck rammed through the front of the building. Their target also appeared to be the same: ATM machines.

This past July, Ritchot’s council added a new member to its ranks when St. Adolphe resident Alexie Lepage began her one-year term as the municipality’s first youth councillor.

The people of St. Adolphe have a reputation for rallying around their community, so when Ritchot Senior Services put a call out for donations around the holidays, it was no surprise that the community responded. Now, after the success of their first two years, they’re at it again. 

Niverville’s Fire and Emergency Services Department hosted an open house on Tuesday, October 9 at the fire hall to kick off Fire Prevention Week. A toonie barbecue was enjoyed by the more than 100 people who attended. Donations of cash and non-perishable food items were also collected for Helping Hands.