Dawson Trail Dispatch
Celebrating Over 25 Years of Service to Our Communities!
Richer’s Community Spirit Stronger than the Storms on Canada Day By Myriam Dyck With many Canada Day events rained out and postponed across Manitoba on July 1st, community spirit prevailed in Richer. When they said “rain or shine,”, they meant it despite 30mm of rain they celebrated. Afternoon activities were held in the Dawson Trail Museum, and the evening activities were held at the Dawson Trail Park in the Premier Multiplex, which comfortably holds about 1,000 people. The evening was wrapped up with an excellent fireworks display, which could be viewed from the Multiplex or from vehicles to stay dry. This social media post by President of the Richer Community Club Dan Guetre sums up the spirit of Richer: “Many are asking if Richer Canada Day is cancelled? OUR RESPONSE… Richer is becoming defined as a community that can set a goal and is willing to search out various paths to achieve that goal. Canada Day is an example. During the 2 years of having to follow public health orders, the community still hosted successful Canada Day Celebrations. One year we created a drive in events delivering hotdogs, popcorn, drinks, and activity bags for children to the family cars parked in and around the park… and capped off the evening with a fireworks show. The following year, we turned the community into a huge block party by having teams of volunteers deliver food and fun to driveways and people parked in the community, and again capped off the evening with a high altitude fireworks show. This year… a bit of rain (ok, maybe more than a bit. LOL) is not going to dampen our spirits to find a way to celebrate this day. ... Is Canada Day in Richer cancelled? Heck NO, we found the path and it is a go.”
July 2024
Funding Supports Trails Across Southeast Manitoba The Manitoba government along with Trails Manitoba has awarded slightly over $125,000 to support 5 recreational trail projects across southeast Manitoba. “The Trails Manitoba grant program is creating pathways to health and quality of life for all Manitobans,” said Jeana Manning, board president, Trails Manitoba. “We honour the volunteer trail builders and the construction teams and supporting partners who have brought this funding to life, creating connections to Manitoba’s stunning landscapes. We look forward to strengthening our ongoing partnerships with the Manitoba government, private funders and all our collaborators, supporting exceptional trails for generations to come.” Grants were awarded to Crow Wing Trail Maintenance Project received $7,000 for maintenance; New Interpretive Panels and Wheelchair-friendly Outhouse - Agassiz Interpretive Trail, Vita received $14,500; Coin Rendezvous Corner Rest Area & Trailhead, St. Malo received $75,000; Blumenort South Trail by Mitchell received $22,024 and Tourond Creek - All Weather Trail Enhancement led by the Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District received $7,506. The Trails Manitoba grant program annually provides new recreational trail opportunities, improves the quality of existing trails through enhancements and provides necessary funding for continued trail maintenance. Eligible applicants include trail associations, municipalities or other not-for-profit groups with means to provide continued stewardship of trails.
Richer Canada Day Celebrations.
Photos by Dan Guetre