September 8, 2022 marked the end of an era as Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign of the British Commonwealth came to a close with the monarch’s death at the age of 96.

At a public council meeting held on September 7, Ritchot council talked expansions. The first focused on the extension of high-speed internet services to the balance of the RM. The second discussion addressed the need for an expansion to the existing sewage lagoon located near Île-des-Chênes.

St. Adolphe resident Dee Dee Budgell represents a contingent of Tourond Creek residents who are appealing to Ritchot’s council for quick action on reducing speed limits in their neighbourhood.

Local farmer Marc Loeppky has few words to describe this year’s crop production other than that it’s “all over the map.” Loeppky’s farm, located immediately southwest of Niverville, consists of 3,200 acres of planted fields. This year’s crops include peas, oats, spring wheat, canola, soybeans, and corn.

Incumbent councillor Kevin Stott is back on the campaign trail and hopeful that, on October 26, residents of Niverville will send him back to the council chambers for another term.

Ritchot councillor Curtis Claydon is back on the campaign trail and hopes that Ste. Agathe residents will send him back for another four-year term.