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Run Run Ritchot Event Brings Out Community
November 2025
Blumenort School Receives $25,000 for Student Wellness and Nutrition By Dan Guetre
The first ever Run Run Ritchot took place in St. Adolphe on October 19 as nearly 100 participants of all ages made their way through the community. Photos by Monique Carrier
The unique fun run/walk activity was hosted by Ritchot Plans are underway to host the event annually rotating Recreation as a way to encourage community connections. through local Ritchot communities.
Blumenort School has been awarded $25,000 from Access Credit Union’s Focused Funding Grant, a province-wide initiative aimed at enhancing wellness and nutrition programs for Manitoba students. Access Credit Union launched the $250,000 grant program earlier this year, inviting K–12 public schools across Manitoba to apply for funding to support projects that improve student well-being. Blumenort School was one of ten schools selected for its project focused on strengthening nutrition supports for students. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with local schools and contribute to their nutritional programming,” said Curt Letkeman, Board Chair of Access Credit Union. “Supporting the health and well-being of students is a meaningful investment in their potential and our shared future.” The funding will help the school expand its nutrition initiatives, which aim to ensure that all students have access to healthy meals and snacks, supporting better focus and overall wellness throughout the school day. They plan to transform an unused space in the school to build a functional canteen. This will allow them to help students create healthy food choices for the canteen and to donate meals to local families in need. Access Credit Union’s Focused Funding Grant is designed to address different community needs each year, with future funding cycles featuring new eligibility and qualification criteria. The approach allows the program to remain flexible and responsive to the evolving priorities of communities across Manitoba. Applications for the 2026 Focused Funding Grant are expected to open early next year.
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