Ritchot’s council held a regular public meeting on December 19 where they addressed a variety of current agenda items. Sitting in for mayor Chris Ewen was deputy mayor Shane Pelletier.  

Niverville Service to Seniors and the local Girl Guides teamed up this year to give a few local seniors an early visit from Santa. 

Just a snowball’s throw from St. Adolphe along Highway 200, a new world record is taking shape. Inspired by the popularity of their fall corn maze, A Maze in Corn is working hard at stretching out their season by creating one of the most spectacular winter playgrounds in the world, including a potentially world-record-shattering snow maze.

The Manitoba Electoral Divisions Boundaries Commission released their final report on Friday, December 14, after a months-long review process. As part of that process, Niverville’s provincial riding has changed. Beginning with the next provincial election, Niverville will join a new electoral division with the RM of Ritchot and the RM of Springfield.

For the past five years, Lesley Gaudry’s office at the RM of Ritchot has been a hub of activity. As Community Economic Development Officer (CEDO), she’s acted as communicator, networker, researcher, and facilitator of economic development for the municipality. She’s worked alongside council, the Chamber of Commerce, local business owners, and municipal staff.

Dr. Stanley Hauerwas has carved out a place for himself in the academic world as a respected author, theologian, ethicist, and public intellectual.