Residents are reminded that the upcoming municipal election is approaching.
Please ensure your name is on the voters list to avoid delays at the polls. You can verify or update your voter information by contacting the municipal office.
Voting options include:
> Advance voting
> Mail-in ballots
> In-person voting on election day. Voters will be required to provide identification at the polling station, so please come prepared.
Election Day voting will take place October 28, 2026, from 8:00 am –8:00 pm at the following locations:
Ward 2 & Ward 5 – Club Jovial - 157
Centrale Ave in Ste Anne
Ward 4 & Ward 6 – Paradise Village Community Hall - 45084 Road 39E (Paradise Rd)
Ward 3, Ward 1 & LUD of Richer
- Richer Young at Hearts Club - 22 Dawson Rd W in Richer
Interested in running for an elected position?
Residents who are interested in running for municipal council are encouraged to consider putting their name forward. Serving on council is an important way to contribute to your community and help shape local decisions.
Important Dates:
Registration:
> Reeve: May 1, 2026 – September 22, 2026
> Councillor: June 30, 2026 – September 22, 2026
> LUD Committee Member: June 30, 2026 – September 22, 2026
Nomination Period: September 16, 2026 – September 22, 2026
Election Day: October 28, 2026
Advanced Polls:
RM Office – Saturday, October 17, 2026 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
For more information on this election or to learn more about becoming a candidate, please visit our website or contact the municipal office.
La municipalité de Ste. Anne est maintenant officiellement et fièrement bilingue. Pour les informations et les services en français, vous avez tout simplement besoin de nous les demander.
2026 CALENDAR
RM Council Meeting Dates
June 24, 6:00 pm
July 8, 9:00 am
July 22, 6:00 pm
August 12, 9:00 am
August 26, 6:00 pm
September 9, 9:00 am
LUD of Richer Meeting Dates
July 8, 7:00 pm
August 5, 7:00 pm
September 2, 7:00 pm
Meetings of the RM of Ste. Anne and Local Urban District of Richer are open to the public. Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers of the RM Office at 395 Traverse Road and continue to be recorded and livestreamed via www.rmofsteanne.com. LUD of Richer Committee Meetings are held at the Richer Young at Hearts Club at 22 Dawson Rd. W.
Committee of the Whole *
June 16, 9:00 am
July 14, 6:00 pm
August 18, 9:00 am *may be subject to change
LUD of Richer Garbage Pickup Thursday mornings, except on weeks with a holiday when collection will be pushed to the Friday.
Electronic Recycle Day
First Tuesday of each month RM residents can drop off any old electronics at #35042 PR 210.
HAS YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION CHANGED?
The 2026 property tax bills will be coming out in a few months, and we want to ensure they reach you. Unfortunately, tax bills, letters, and receipts are often returned to our office due to outdated contact information.
To receive accurate and prompt notices, please make sure we have your correct mailing address, phone number, and email on file. Keeping your contact information updated helps us serve you better and ensures you don’t miss any important tax-related communications.
To update your information please call 204-422-5929 or email us general@rmofsteanne.com
DID YOU KNOW...?
Did you know that all swimming pools and/or hot tubs, capable of containing more than 24 inches of water, require a Building Permit and must be inspected? This includes ALL types of above and below ground pools, including temporary or seasonal pools.
All private pools must be completely enclosed with a fence or other suitable barrier, including self-closing and locking gates, where applicable. Pool covers of any type, material, manufacture, or strength do not count as a suitable barrier. Hot Tubs require a cover that has the structural strength to support the weight of an adult walking across the top of the cover when it is in the closed position.
Many pools have features, such as inflatable ring edges, that allow the depth of the pool to increase beyond 24” and should be included in any pool’s depth measurement.
Please apply for your Pool and/or hot tub permit by visiting our website at www.rmofsteanne.com and apply though Cloudpermit.
If you have any questions or troubles navigating Cloudpermit please don’t hesitate to contact our office at 204-422-5929 or planning@rmofsteanne.com, we are happy to help.
ADVANCING OUR BILINGUAL SIGNAGE WITH AMBM SUPPORT
The Rural Municipality of Ste. Anne is proud to be supported through funding made available by the Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (AMBM) to help strengthen bilingual service delivery in our community.
Through AMBM’s bilingual signage program, which is part of a broader investment of more than $1.6 million in joint provincial and federal funding over three years to support municipalities across Manitoba, the RM has begun updating municipal signage to better reflect both of Canada’s official languages.
As a first step, bilingual signage has already been updated at the RM office building, the Public Works build-
ing, and within Council Chambers. These changes mark the beginning of a broader effort to ensure signage across the RM of Ste. Anne is bilingual as we move forward; while continuing to foster bilingualism in the way we serve residents and present our municipality.
The RM’s welcome signs will also soon be updated with a refreshed look and the municipality’s bilingual logo, helping create a more visible and consistent bilingual identity throughout the region. This initiative is an important milestone in the RM of Ste. Anne’s ongoing commitment to promoting and normalizing bilingualism in all that we do.
ALL swimming pools and/or hot tubs, capable of containing more than 24 inches of water, require a Building Permit and must be inspected.
UPDATE: RM OF STE ANNE IS CURRENTLY AT A LEVEL 1 BURN BAN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Effective June 4th, the RM of Ste. Anne will be at a Level 1 burn ban. Please make sure fires are supervised at all times. Watch Facebook for further updates.
COMMUNITY NOTICE: BURNING TRASH IS AGAINST THE LAW
Did you know that burning household trash is prohibited under the municipal Fire By-law?
Beyond posing serious health and safety risks, illegal burns come with significant financial consequences. Fines start at $500, and the costs only rise from there.
A “simple” fire response — even one that firefighters quickly extinguish — can cost $1,000 or more once equipment, personnel, and
emergency resources are factored in. These charges may be billed directly to the property owner responsible for the illegal burn on top of the fine imposed.
To help keep our community safe (and to avoid an unexpected bill), please dispose of waste through approved methods:
> Recycling: Plastics, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass can all be
diverted from landfill by placing them in a clear bag and taking them to your local Recycling collection site.
> Composting: Yard waste, leaves, and food scraps can be composted at home and reused to enrich your garden or flower beds.
> Proper Waste Collection: Items that cannot be recycled or composted should be placed in your regular garbage and brought to the Steinbach Landfill, either by your-
self, or by one of our local hauling contractors that you can hire for this purpose.
By choosing safe and responsible waste management options, you help protect our environment, reduce fire risks, and support a cleaner, healthier community.
If you have questions about garbage and recycling please visit our website to view the Waste Management tab located under the Resources tab.
SPRING GRAVEL ROAD MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Every year, the RM of Ste. Anne puts considerable efforts and resources into the maintenance of our gravel roads. Our Spring Maintenance Program consists of 6 essential phases:
1. Pulling up the edges of the road and reclaiming gravel from the shoulders (can be done before the spring thaw, depending on conditions)
2. Waiting for the frost to be completely gone
3. Grading the roads intensively to reclaim material and smooth out the surfaces
4. Adding fresh gravel where it is needed
5. Grading the new gravel to shape and pack the road surface
6. Applying Dust Control
This intensive annual work starts in spring as soon as the frost leaves the grounds with the graders “reclaiming” the roads. The reclaiming work
consists of blading the edges of the road, which have vegetation growth from the past season, and pulling that material back onto the roadway. This then gets mulched and mixed into the gravel on the road as the machines are working the road surface and taking out the bumps in the road. By reclaiming the roads, we don’t lose all the gravel that’s been pushed to the side of the road by traffic, and we also keep the width of the road from shrinking over time as the weeds and grass creep onto the road surface.
Once this has been done, we apply fresh gravel to our roads. Each year, Council selects various contractors from the bids received, to supply and deliver gravel to the roads that need it most.
After the roads get fresh gravel, then our equipment will smooth it out, shape the road surface in a
way that rain will drain off it, and pack it all down to stabilize the road surface.
Dust Control, being a liquid dust abatement substance called Magnesium Chloride, is then applied in accordance with the Municipal Policy, being to every intersection and at most driveways. Dust control application serves to reduce the dust, and therefore increases safety on the roads. This substance also helps bind the gravel together, preventing the loss of material as traffic drives on the roads, and reduces the grading that is required during the year. Applying dust control also serves to reduce the nuisance dust residents might otherwise experience.
The RM does not apply dust abatement product to every road, or at every driveway, as this product is very expensive. Individuals who are willing to pay to receive additional
Dust Control may contact the Municipal Office for more information.
Unfortunately, as there is only one provider of dust abatement material in Manitoba, the RM of Ste. Anne does not have very much control over when the product and contractor may be available to service our roads. Equipment breakdowns and environmental conditions are also a source of delays that we’ve often seen. Although these barriers are frustrating to encounter during our spring maintenance program, we thank the public for your understanding and patience as we work diligently each spring to bring the roads up to the standard we’re used to seeing all year round.
Please remember when encountering equipment on the roads to stay safe by slowing down and only passing if/when safe to do so, or by finding an alternate route.
UPGRADING OUR EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BETTER
Our Public Works team is proud to introduce our upgraded grader, a valuable addition that will help us maintain roads more efficiently
and effectively. This new equipment brings improved precision, reliability, and performance, allowing our crew to better manage
road maintenance throughout the community.
Investing in modern tools like this grader supports safer travel
and smoother roads for residents. We’re excited to continue delivering high-quality service and keeping our infrastructure in top shape!
2026 MUNICIPAL BURSARIES AWARDED: INVESTING IN LOCAL YOUTH
We are pleased to announce the successful implementation of a new bursary selection process resulting in four students having been selected to receive the 2026 Municipal Bursary of $500 each.
In November 2025, Council adopted an updated Municipal Bursary Policy that introduced formalized application requirements, bursary selection committee, and evaluation criteria to strengthen fairness, transparency, and accountability in the awarding of municipal bursaries. This new approach ensures that applications are reviewed objectively, consistently and
thoughtfully, with applications being evaluating based on academic achievement, personal motivations, community involvement, and impactful references.
Under the updated policy, the established Selection Committee includes a member of Council, a municipal staff representative, and a community representative, such as an educator or local leader. This year, Reeve Richard Pelletier, Lead Hand Michel Champagne, and Melissa Decelles were tasked with the review and selection of the 2026 bursary recipients. In addition to ensuring that Committee mem-
bers had no conflicts of interest, all personal or identifying information was redacted from the submitted applications before being made available to committee members for review and selection, again ensuring the integrity of the process.
Council is proud to support local students as they pursue post secondary education and recognizes the dedication, hard work, and community spirit demonstrated by this year’s eight applicants. The 2026 bursary recipients exemplify academic commitment and meaningful involvement in their community, and we wish them every suc-
cess as they begin the next chapter of their educational journey.
Congratulations to the 2026 RM of Ste. Anne Bursary recipients:
• Colbie, of École Pointes-des-Chênes
• Emma, of Collège Lorette Collegiate
• Gabrielle, of Springs Christian Academy
• Seth, of École Pointes-des-Chênes
We thank all applicants who took the time to apply and commend their efforts and aspirations. The RM of Ste. Anne remains committed to investing in local youth and reducing financial barriers to education through this bursary program.
SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP BRINGS RESIDENTS TOGETHER
Residents came together over the weekend for this year’s community cleanup, with 18 groups signing up to take part. Thanks to everyone who spent time in the sunshine helping to pick up litter, a total of 400 kg of garbage was collected throughout the community.
On Sunday May 31st, many gathered for a community barbecue where 126 hotdogs were served, and families enjoyed games, face painting and the barrel train.
A sincere thank you goes out to all the volunteers, attendees and generous sponsors who donated prizes and food to help make the day possible. Everyone who signed up was entered into the prize draw, and the winners have already been contacted.
The strong turnout and positive energy made the event a wonderful example of what can be achieved when people work together to care for shared spaces. We truly appreciate the hard work and support that made the event such a success, and we are already looking forward to next year’s clean-up.
Richer Fire Chief Chris Wilkins richerchief@rmofsteanne.com / 204-422-5966
Heartfelt Lunch Receives Grant from New Horizons for Senior’s Program
Heartfelt Lunch is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant in the amount of $15,204 from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. This generous funding will play a vital role in supporting the organization’s luncheon program, helping to cover operating costs through March 2027.
The Heartfelt Lunch program has long been a cornerstone of community connection, providing warm, nutritious meals in a welcoming environment for seniors and other community members. Beyond
food, these luncheons offer an important opportunity for social interaction, helping to reduce isolation and build meaningful relationships among participants.
With the rising costs of food, utilities, and program operations, the New Horizons grant arrives at a critical time. The funding will ensure that Heartfelt Lunch can continue to serve its community without interruption, maintaining both the quality and accessibility of its programming.
The New Horizons for Seniors Program supports projects that empower seniors, enhance
their quality of life, and encourage active participation in their communities. Heartfelt Lunch exemplifies these goals by fostering inclusivity, dignity, and connection through its regular gatherings.
As Heartfelt Lunch looks ahead, this grant provides stability and renewed confidence in its mission. The organization remains committed to strengthening community ties and ensuring that no one has to dine alone.
Heartfelt Lunch will run through the summer this year, only taking a break in October due to the Municipal Election.
