Rural Municipality of Ritchot

06/05/2026

🚛 BULK WASTE PICKUP – SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026 🚛

Need to get rid of larger household items? Bulk Waste Pickup is available to residents who currently receive municipal waste management services.

✅ Examples of accepted items:
• Furniture
• Plumbing fixtures (toilets, sinks, bathtubs)
• Large cardboard and plastic items

❌ The following items will NOT be picked up:
• Appliances (white goods)
• Electronics
• Tires
• Dangerous goods and chemicals
• Burnt materials
• Large tree trunks and branches
• Mattresses

Please have all materials placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection.

06/02/2026

Tonight's Fitness in the Park is CANCELLED due to poor weather⛈️

We will look at rescheduling later in the month!

Thank you for understanding.

05/27/2026

🚓 Meet Your New Community Safety Officer 🚓

The RM of Ritchot is pleased to welcome Manjeet as our new Community Safety Officer (CSO)!

You’ll begin seeing Manjeet throughout the community helping promote safety through visibility, education, and by-law enforcement.

The CSO responds to non-emergency concerns and supports community safety, but does not replace RCMP services or respond to emergencies.

To learn more about the role of the CSO, or to submit non-emergency concerns to the CSO, visit Ritchot.com

05/25/2026

Many great programs under one roof tomorrow at the RM office!

LOCAL & GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS CLINIC

Residents are invited to attend a special one-day event bringing together key services in one convenient location.

Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Municipal Office, St. Adolphe (Old Council Chambers/Hub)

This event is designed to make it easier for residents to access information, ask questions, and connect with services available in our region.

Participating organizations include:

Service Canada – Assistance with programs such as CPP, OAS, EI, SIN, Canada Dental Care Plan, Canada Learning Bond, and more
Service Manitoba – Health Cards, Vital Statistics, 55 PLUS Program, tax credits, and additional services
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) – On-site support and general inquiries
Efficiency Manitoba – Information on programs to help reduce energy use and costs
Bibliothèque Ritchot Library – Learn about programs and services across all three branches
Eastman Immigrant Services (EIS) – Settlement, employment, and family support for newcomers
Red River Rides – Local car share

05/22/2026

🔥 Fire Risk Update – Level I (Low Risk) 🔥

The RM of Ritchot has reduced is Fire Risk to Level I. This means:
• Fires are allowed in approved receptacles
• Open-air fires are permitted, however residents must notify the RM of Ritchot Fire Department prior to burning

Please remember:
• No fires are allowed during high winds
• Never leave a fire unattended
• Ensure all fires are fully extinguished when finished

Let’s continue to be cautious and help keep our community safe.

05/19/2026

The RM is reminding residents that it’s not too late to complete the 2026 Census.

The census provides important data that helps guide decisions impacting our community, including funding for roads and infrastructure, planning for schools and healthcare services, housing initiatives, emergency planning, and other community supports. It also helps ensure bilingual services continue to reflect the needs of both English and French-speaking residents.

Strong participation helps ensure our municipality is accurately represented and positioned for future growth and investment.

Take a few minutes to complete your census and help shape the future of our community.

05/15/2026

Interested in Running for Council? 🗳️

The 2026 General Municipal Election is coming up on October 28, 2026, and prospective candidates can now begin registering for office.

Before accepting contributions, fundraising, incurring expenses, or borrowing money for a campaign, candidates must first register with the Senior Election Official (SEO).

📌 Candidate Registration Periods:

✔️ Head of Council (Mayor):
May 1, 2026 – September 22, 2026

✔️ Councillor:
June 30, 2026 – September 22, 2026

📍 Register In Person:
RM of Ritchot Office
352 Main Street, St. Adolphe
Monday to Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

📧 To obtain a registration form or learn more:
Lyse Giesbrecht, Senior Election Official (SEO)
📞 204-793-1807 or 204-883-2293
✉️ [email protected]
Make a difference in your community and help shape the future of Ritchot.

05/14/2026

⚠️🌬️ Due to the high winds today, Bristal is doing their best to continue garbage 🗑️ and recycling ♻️ collection services safely and efficiently.

Unfortunately, many carts and loose items have already been blown over. Crews will only be able to collect carts that are upright and accessible. Carts that have blown over will not be collected until the next scheduled collection day.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

05/13/2026

🚧2026 Spring Road Restrictions Update 🚧

The RM of Ritchot would like to advise residents and businesses that the 2026 spring road restrictions will be lifted effective Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation throughout the spring restriction period.

05/12/2026

Our Public Works team has been hard at work on the Forest Meadows Pathway in Grande Pointe and it’s ready to enjoy!

The pathway is now mostly complete. Over the summer, we’ll allow the surface to settle before adding a final lift of limestone to finish it off.

Additional enhancements are also planned, including a decorative fenced entrance off Bernat, similar to the Baudry Trail in Ste. Agathe, along with tree planting to help create separation from nearby private properties.

You may see crews completing smaller remedial work and add-ons throughout the summer, but the pathway is open and ready to be enjoyed.

We encourage residents to get out, explore, and make the most of this new community space.