Nikki Ritchot

Nikki joined the Country 106.5 team as a news reporter in September of 2023. In addition to writing news stories and voicing commercials, she also works for the radio station as a sales and marketing consultant. Nikki lives in Vegreville with her husband, Jeff Dyck, and her son, Gabriel.

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Canadians want more push back when it comes to tariffs

News Nikki Ritchot - July 18, 2025

A new poll shows a majority of Canadians want the federal government to take a “hard approach” to tariff negotiations with the U-S.

Water Spray Park restrooms will close earlier daily due to vandalism

Community Nikki Ritchot - July 18, 2025

The Town of Vegreville would like to advise residents that due to recent acts of vandalism, the Spray Park restrooms will now be closing every day at 5pm until further notice.

RCMP are investigating livestock theft case near Bonnyville

Crime Nikki Ritchot - July 18, 2025

Bonnyville RCMP are investing a case of livestock theft after a calf was stolen, butchered, and discarded on July 3 in the Lessard area north of Bonnyville.

Town of Vegreville prepares to break world records with largest Egg and Spoon Race this August

Local News Nikki Ritchot - July 18, 2025

The Town of Vegreville is preparing to break world records this August with their attempt at the World’s Largest Egg and Spoon Race.

Preventing tick bites important as Albertans head outdoors this summer

Local News Nikki Ritchot - July 16, 2025

As Albertans head outdoors this summer, the prevention of tick bites is key.

119th Vermilion Ag Fair happens next week

Local News Nikki Ritchot - July 16, 2025

The 119th Vermilion Agricultural Fair is set to take place July 24th to 26th.

Vegreville and District FCSS now offering community counselling services

Community Nikki Ritchot - July 16, 2025

The Vegreville and District Family and Community Support Services would like to remind residents that they currently offer low cost counselling services.

Alberta now the leading jurisdiction per capita in North America for measles

Health Care Nikki Ritchot - July 15, 2025

Alberta is now the leading jurisdiction per capita in North America for measles.

‘Alberta Next’ panel holds its first public meeting today

Local News Nikki Ritchot - July 15, 2025

Premier Danielle Smith's “Alberta Next” panel holds its first public meetings today, as it explores the problems the province has with the federal government, and what to do about them.

St. Paul Search and Rescue leads the way in drone technology for emergency response

Local News Nikki Ritchot - July 15, 2025

St. Paul Search and Rescue is leading the way in Alberta when it comes to using drone technology for emergency response.

Alberta Open Farm Days returns this August

Local News Nikki Ritchot - July 15, 2025

Alberta Open Farm Days is happening August 16th and 17th this year.

Cold Lake city council considers restoring Indigenous names to several waterways

Local News Nikki Ritchot - July 14, 2025

Cold Lake city council is weighing a proposal to restore traditional Dené names to several local lakes and creeks.

Parks maintenance and spraying work will take place in Vegreville this week

Local News Nikki Ritchot - July 14, 2025

The Town of Vegreville would like to advise residents that parks maintenance and spraying work will be taking place this week.

Alberta Career and Technology Studies Academy seeking support from MD of Bonnyville

Education Nikki Ritchot - July 14, 2025

The Alberta Career and Technology Studies Academy is seeking support from the MD of Bonnyville for a $3 million pilot project aimed at expanding career education in rural schools.

The Bruce Stampede returns for its 111th anniversary event

Local News Nikki Ritchot - July 14, 2025

Canada’s oldest one day pro rodeo the Bruce Stampede is gearing up its 111th season this month. The event has been happening every summer in the Village of Bruce, Alberta since 1914.