Village of Riverton


Formerly the site of Aboriginal hunting grounds, Riverton was established by Icelandic settlers in 1876. Several other ethnic groups, including Ukrainian, German, Mennonite, Hungarian and Polish immigrants settled here years later, enriching and expanding Riverton's cultural heritage.

Some of the key sites to see are the Centennial park, Betsey Ramsey Grave, the initial stages of the refurbishing of the CP Railway station and our beautiful walking path that leads you along our scenic river.

The agricultural and fishing industries have traditionally been the basis of the local economy. However, entrepreneurial spirit, literary and sports accomplishments and some of the finest musical entertainers in the Interlake make up a very diversified community. The community spirit in Riverton remains vibrant. Sport fishing, hunting, boating, baseball, curling, hockey, snowmobiling, volleyball, badminton, tap dancing, craft classes, pottery ... it's all here. Residents care about their community and are willing to volunteer time and resources to making Riverton a great place to live.

Stop by and enjoy our community.

We would like you to take a few moments and browse through our village.

 

Shops & Services

Community & Recreational
500 seat Community Hall Curling Club with Bar & Banquet facilities Recreation Commission
Skating Rink Friendship Center Weight training gym
Canada Post Daycare K - 12 schools
Intervention Center Library Clinic - doctor, dentist
Massage Therapist Handi Van Public Health Nurse
Private School 911 Ambulance
Fire Department Youth & Senior Groups Senior housing
Snowmobile club & groomed trails Outdoor stage Dock/boat launch/fishing
Hnausa camp ground Autopac/Driver licenses RCMP
3 Town Parks Recycling bins Hecla Island Camp ground & Golf Course
Marina


Retail
3 Grocery stores Video rentals Lumber & Hardware
Flooring Auto Parts Service & gas stations
 Boat sales Office supplies &service Lottery outlets
Computer store Natural foods / bakery Catering service
Liquor commission Flowers, plants, giftware Books & Crafts
Bakery Restaurants Towing Services
Travel agency 3 Hair salons Clothing
Firewood/gravel Mobile tire sales Laundromat
Car wash Welding services Distilled water
Desk top publishing Appliance repair Sears outlet

Services
Hotels/motels Floor cleaning service Purolator courier
Septic services Fishing & hunting outfitters Fly in fishing
Funeral services Airport Taxi
Bed & breakfast Grey Goose bus Transfer service
Building construction trades people Guided hunting Heavy equipment construction
Music studio Float plane base



Churches

Fellowship Circle Lutheran Church Baptist Church
Gospel Chapel


Financial & Professional Services
Credit Union Northeast Interlake Development Corp Community Development Corp.
Lawyers/Accountants Home & Business Insurance Agents Consulting services

Manufacturing
Boats Grain bins Erosion Control Blanket
Peat Moss Plant

Sites
Sandy Bar Beach Centennial Park/Monuments Betsey Ramsey Grave
CP Railway Station Walking Trail Walking Bridge

 

To contact the Village of Riverton, please call  Kim or Wanda at the office during the week at 204-378-2281.

The Village Council members are:

Mayor: Colin Bjarnason

Deputy Mayor: Warren Ostertag

Councillors: Kris Collins, Wayne Furgala, Daniel Gudbjartson