Local News Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Local News Jun 20, 2025 RM of Ritchot Hires Cybersecurity Monitoring Specialists At their June 18 public meeting, Ritchot’s council briefly discussed their need to beef up cybersecurity after months of cleanup effort stemming from a security breach that took place last December Local News Jun 19, 2025 Council Approves Niverville’s First Six-Storey Building On June 17, a group of local developers were tasked with selling their concept for Niverville’s first six-storey complex to both council and the general public. Local News Jun 17, 2025 SRSD Faces Another Budgeting Error, This Time a Positive One For the second time in two years, administrators and board members of the Seine River School Division (SRSD) have publicly admitting to a significant error affecting their budget. This time around, though, things are looking much more optimistic. Local News Jun 17, 2025 Classic Motorcycles Return to Ste. Agathe for Annual Rally It’s year 25 for the Bison Classic Motorcycle Rally, held this year from June 27–29 at Cheyenne Park in Ste. Agathe. Everyone’s invited to register for the full weekend of events hosted by the Antique Motorcycle Club of Manitoba (AMCM). Local News Apr 07, 2025 Ballot Breakdown: Blair Mahaffy, Green The Green Party of Canada is being represented in Provencher this election by Blair Mahaffy, who lived for many years with is family in Lorette. He now makes his home in West Hawk Lake. Local News Apr 04, 2025 Ritchot Presents 2025 Financial Plan Just three months into the new year, Ritchot’s council gave third and final reading to their 2025 financial plan, effectively giving it life. Local News Apr 04, 2025 Ballot Breakdown: Trevor Kirczenow, Liberal Challenging in Provencher for the third time is Trevor Kirczenow, running for the Liberals. He holds a degree in political science and is an accomplished violinist and author. He lives with his family near Dugald. Local News Apr 03, 2025 St. Adolphe Main Street, It’s Your Turn Without question, residents of St. Adolphe, not to mention the daily commuters who travel through the town, anxiously await a planned rehabilitation project for the town’s Main Street. Local News Apr 03, 2025 Ballot Breakdown: Ted Falk, Conservative Party The name Ted Falk is nothing new to local voters. Falk has represented Provencher for the past 12 years. Local News Apr 02, 2025 Money Coach Hosts Panel Discussion for Entrepreneurial Partners Candice Bakx-Friesen’s name is well-known throughout southeast Manitoba, and her face is a common sight on Royal LePage signs. But her talents run well beyond selling real estate. She’s also a money coach who operating under her ancillary business, Investor Smarts. Local News Mar 26, 2025 Niverville Foundation to Present Financial Awards May 1 will mark the third annual wine and cheese event hosted by The Niverville Foundation. This year’s evening corresponds with the charitable organization’s annual general meeting and, additionally, will be a celebration of local artists. Local News Mar 25, 2025 Canada Heads to Polls on April 28 It’s official. On Sunday, March 23, Canada’s newly appointed prime minister, Mark Carney, called a spring federal election. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Is it the job of government to ensure that everyone who wants daycare can afford and access it, regardless of family income level? Choices Yes. Subsidizing daycare is a good way to bolster the economy. This service should be available who wants it. * No. Daycare should be subsidized based on income, similar to the federal dental program, for example. * Vote Have a more nuanced opinion? Leave us a comment below: * By submitting a comment, you acknowledge that your feedback may be printed in a future edition of The Citizen. All responses will be anonymous unless signed by the writer. Signed comments are more likely to be published. Cell Number Comment
Local News Jun 20, 2025 RM of Ritchot Hires Cybersecurity Monitoring Specialists At their June 18 public meeting, Ritchot’s council briefly discussed their need to beef up cybersecurity after months of cleanup effort stemming from a security breach that took place last December
Local News Jun 19, 2025 Council Approves Niverville’s First Six-Storey Building On June 17, a group of local developers were tasked with selling their concept for Niverville’s first six-storey complex to both council and the general public.
Local News Jun 17, 2025 SRSD Faces Another Budgeting Error, This Time a Positive One For the second time in two years, administrators and board members of the Seine River School Division (SRSD) have publicly admitting to a significant error affecting their budget. This time around, though, things are looking much more optimistic.
Local News Jun 17, 2025 Classic Motorcycles Return to Ste. Agathe for Annual Rally It’s year 25 for the Bison Classic Motorcycle Rally, held this year from June 27–29 at Cheyenne Park in Ste. Agathe. Everyone’s invited to register for the full weekend of events hosted by the Antique Motorcycle Club of Manitoba (AMCM).
Local News Apr 07, 2025 Ballot Breakdown: Blair Mahaffy, Green The Green Party of Canada is being represented in Provencher this election by Blair Mahaffy, who lived for many years with is family in Lorette. He now makes his home in West Hawk Lake.
Local News Apr 04, 2025 Ritchot Presents 2025 Financial Plan Just three months into the new year, Ritchot’s council gave third and final reading to their 2025 financial plan, effectively giving it life.
Local News Apr 04, 2025 Ballot Breakdown: Trevor Kirczenow, Liberal Challenging in Provencher for the third time is Trevor Kirczenow, running for the Liberals. He holds a degree in political science and is an accomplished violinist and author. He lives with his family near Dugald.
Local News Apr 03, 2025 St. Adolphe Main Street, It’s Your Turn Without question, residents of St. Adolphe, not to mention the daily commuters who travel through the town, anxiously await a planned rehabilitation project for the town’s Main Street.
Local News Apr 03, 2025 Ballot Breakdown: Ted Falk, Conservative Party The name Ted Falk is nothing new to local voters. Falk has represented Provencher for the past 12 years.
Local News Apr 02, 2025 Money Coach Hosts Panel Discussion for Entrepreneurial Partners Candice Bakx-Friesen’s name is well-known throughout southeast Manitoba, and her face is a common sight on Royal LePage signs. But her talents run well beyond selling real estate. She’s also a money coach who operating under her ancillary business, Investor Smarts.
Local News Mar 26, 2025 Niverville Foundation to Present Financial Awards May 1 will mark the third annual wine and cheese event hosted by The Niverville Foundation. This year’s evening corresponds with the charitable organization’s annual general meeting and, additionally, will be a celebration of local artists.
Local News Mar 25, 2025 Canada Heads to Polls on April 28 It’s official. On Sunday, March 23, Canada’s newly appointed prime minister, Mark Carney, called a spring federal election.
