About Us

Assiniboine Valley Regional Community Development Corporation (AVRCDC) was formed in the fall of 2019 through a partnership of the RM of Riding Mountain West and the Municipality of Russell Binscarth.  An 8-person Board has been appointed with representation from each member Municipality and the community at large.   

Our Team:

Economic Development Officer:  Maria Christine Diores

Board Members:

Cheryl Kingdon-Chartier, Co-Chair, Mayor, Municipality of Russell Binscarth

Darlene Jackson, Co-Chair, Deputy Reeve, RM of Riding Mountain West

Directors:

Judy Usunier, Riding Mountain West             

Kathy Bennett, Riding Mountain West

Barry Wishart, Russell Binscarth                    

Rene Cadieux, Russell Binscarth

Chris Radford, Community Rep 

Brent Havelange, Community Rep                     

OUR VISION:

We encourage sustainable community economic development and believe that our region is buiding a new prairie economy.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Serving the Municipalities of Riding Mountain West and Russell Binscarth, the Assiniboine Valley Regional Community Development Corporation approaches community economic development through our core community strengths and the principles of collaboration, self-reliance and innovation to enhance the long-term viability of region.