For anyone connected to a senior citizen living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, a new organization is aiming to offer a breath of relief.

That organization is called There Is Someone Canada (TSC). Through a North America-wide database, registered individuals can be identified and returned to safety when they wander or experience confusion as they go out into the world.

On August 20, a delegation from Carbon Lock Tech made an in-person presentation to Ritchot’s council, asking for partnership in a pilot project which would make use of their relatively new technology.

On August 19, Niverville’s council unanimously approved a subdivision request by Sunset Estates. This proactive move paves the way for a fourth school to put down roots in the community sometime in the future.

Providence University College is ramping up to celebrate its one-hundredth anniversary. The festivities will kick off over the weekend of September 5–7, beginning with an awards reception and gala in Winnipeg on Friday, September 5.

Locals have come to know and appreciate Scott Stroh, a military veteran and resident of Niverville, for his satirical takes on social media in the guise of Scott Kermit or the Garbage Complainer Guy. For Stroh, making fun of life’s simple things is his way of keeping himself and others smiling.

Municipalities in Manitoba host elections every four years, and the next one is scheduled for October 2026. With one year to go, Mayor Chris Ewen of Ritchot has announced his intention to make this term his last.