Many people want to run their own businesses. Why? The reasons are many and varied. To turn an idea into reality. To call the shots. To prove oneself. To get away from the dreary nine-to-five. To make more money.

The community of Ste. Agathe is once again holding its annual Fall Supper, and the date is fast approaching. The event will take place on Sunday, September 30 at the Ste. Agathe Cultural Community Center at 183 Pembina Trail (Main Street) between 4:00–7:00 p.m.

We only get one body and one life, and there are a thousand reasons to protect and preserve both. Yet when life gets busy, our health is one of the first things to take the hit. Fast food replaces healthy options and relief medications replace the search for the root cause. 

It’s been just over a year since the RM of Ritchot’s last municipal election, and on October 24 residents will find themselves back at the polls.

Roger Brodeur started out working as an estimator for another renovation company, but in 2007 he took on two partners and started his own business from scratch. After two years, he bought out those two partners and carried on. Today, that same company, Renovations Plus, employs 12 people year-round from its office in St. Adolphe.

On Monday, August 13, a new business opened its doors at 290 Main Street Unit G in Niverville. Absolutely Homemade is selling home-cooked meals and baked goods for takeout.