In the RM of Ritchot’s July 19 by-election, Chris Ewen snuck past incumbent Jackie Hunt to be elected mayor. According to preliminary results, Ewen received 742 votes to Hunt’s 650. Other challengers included Gene Whitney (413 votes) and Marianne Curtis (106 votes).

Gene Whitney of Ste. Agathe began contemplating a run for mayor of Ritchot following the council resignations this spring. As soon as the by-election was called, the former Ritchot councillor sprang into action.

With four candidates running for mayor and another 11 running for council seats, residents face some big choices. To help make the selection process a little easier, The Citizen has reached out to every nominated individuals and asked them about their candidacy.

A Niverville man is looking to connect with other stay-at-home dads in the region while at the same time changing the conversation around men who choose to be the primary in-home caregiver during their children’s formative years.

Mayor hopeful Marianne Curtis believes that, though she’s never held a council seat, she has more than enough experience to bring to the position. Curtis has been a long-time writer for the Dawson Trail Dispatch, which has provided her with insight that comes from years spent in the political arena.

The name Wiens Furniture has been on the tongues of Manitobans for generations. Four generations, to be exact. On June 20, the Wiens family invited special guests for a sneak preview of the new 5,000-square-foot addition which has been a year and a half in the making.