Rural Municipality of Ritchot

Join us next Wednesday September 30th from 12:30pm - 4:00pm for powwow dancers, hot dogs, bannock and lawn games at the Friendship Trail.

It’s here! Rail Safety Week in Canada and See Tracks? Think Train® Week in the U.S. are officially underway 🚂

Whether you’re behind the wheel, on foot or on a bike, staying alert around railway tracks can save lives.

Stop. Look. Listen. LIVE.

Learn more: http://spklr.io/6181ETxR1

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that a vote of the Electors of the Rural Municipality of Ritchot will be taken to elect Members of Council from the following duly nominated:

Ward 1: Alex Grenier, Jacques Trudeau

The following Members of Council are declared elected by acclamation:

Mayor: Shane Pelletier (declared elected by acclamation)
Ward 2: Jason Bodnarchuk (declared elected by acclamation)
Ward 3: Joel Lemoine (declared elected by acclamation)
Ward 4: Janine Boulanger (declared elected by acclamation)

VOTING PLACE
Voting place will be open for voting on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at:

Ward 1 – TC Energy Centre – 1 Rivard, Ile Des Chênes

🌳 Help Shape the Future of Ritchot!

We want to hear from YOU! 📣

The Municipality of Ritchot is developing a Community Vision Plan and a Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan, and your input is an important part of the process.

What do you love about living in Ritchot? What would you like to see in the future? From parks and recreation opportunities to community spaces and services, this is your chance to share your ideas and help shape the future of our municipality.

📝 Take a few minutes to complete our survey and have your say!

👉 https://engageritchot.ca

🌲 Celebrate National Forest Week! | September 20–26 🌳

This National Forest Week, take a moment to appreciate the incredible role trees and forests play in our environment and communities!

Whether you head out for a forest hike, plant a tree or teach a child about the importance of trees, there are plenty of ways to celebrate.

Did you know?
🌳 Tree roots help stabilize riverbanks and prevent soil erosion, while their canopies slow rainfall and help manage runoff.
🐦 Oak trees provide important habitats for hundreds of species of birds and insects.
💧 A 10-foot-tall spruce tree can absorb and use 75–100 litres of water per day during the summer.
🌎 A single mature tree can absorb up to 150 kg of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release healthy oxygen in exchange. It is estimated that one large tree can provide a day’s supply of oxygen for up to 4 people.

Explore Ritchot's Trails! 🚶‍♀️

We’re fortunate to have some wonderful forest pathways right here in our community, including:
📍 Grande Pointe Community Centre
📍 Forest Meadow Trail, Grande Pointe
📍Trail in the Grande, Grande Pointe
📍 Baudry Trail in Ste. Agathe
📍 The Friendship Trail in St. Adolphe

For a complete list of trails and pathways in Ritchot, visit https://www.ritchot.com/p/trails-and-pathways

Looking for an adventure? The Baudry Trail offers more than 2 km of trails through beautiful riverside and upland forests. Explore the rocky point extending into the Red River and keep an eye out for the many birds and deer that call this area home!

🌲 How will you celebrate National Forest Week? Get outside, explore and enjoy the natural beauty of Ritchot! 💚

Sharing on behalf of the Ritchot Fire Department – St. Adolphe Fire Station! 🚒🔥

Come by the St. Adolphe Fire Station Open House tomorrow evening for a fun, family-friendly opportunity to meet your local firefighters and get a behind-the-scenes look at the fire hall!

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 St. Adolphe Fire Station
🚒 Explore the fire trucks
👨‍🚒 Meet your local firefighters
🔥 Watch live demonstrations
🌭 Enjoy free hot dogs & snacks

Free admission and all ages are welcome! Come out, say hello and learn more about the people and equipment that help keep our community safe.

🚧 Upcoming Construction Activity – St. Adolphe

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) will begin work to remove a portion of the old St. Adolphe d**e starting approximately September 8, 2026.

Work is expected to take 4–6 weeks, weather permitting, and will include excavation, movement of construction equipment and materials, and site restoration. Excavated material will be reused as part of the new St. Adolphe d**e near the Pump Station and Gravity Outfall Project.

Residents may notice increased noise, dust and construction traffic during this time. Access to the work area will be restricted to authorized personnel.

Please note that the remainder of the old d**e/road will not be removed at this time and will be addressed as part of a future project.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this work is underway.

🩷 Free Period Products Pilot Project

Beginning this month, the Municipality of Ritchot is launching a new pilot project offering free menstrual products in designated women’s and gender-neutral washrooms at select municipal facilities.

The initiative is intended to help reduce barriers for individuals who menstruate and make Ritchot’s community facilities and recreation opportunities more accessible, inclusive and welcoming.

📍 Free period products will be available at:

• Île des Chênes/Grande Pointe Arena (630 Rivard Street, Île des Chênes)
• Ste. Agathe Arena (276 Ste. Agathe Street, Ste. Agathe)
• St. Adolphe Arena (345 St. Adolphe Road, St. Adolphe, MB)
• TC Energy Centre (1 Rivard Street, Île des Chênes)
• Municipality of Ritchot Municipal Office (352 Main Street, St. Adolphe)

💗 Take what you need, when you need it.

Throughout the pilot, the Municipality will monitor product use and community feedback to better understand the level of need and help determine how the initiative may continue or evolve.

🔗 Learn more at ritchot.com