On May 23, both the federal and provincial governments announced new childcare funding in Manitoba, representing the largest increase in the province’s history.

Thursday, May 22 brought weather so perfect that it was seemed almost made to order for the classic car show held at the Niverville Heritage Centre. Members of the Country Classic Car Club rolled into town in their vintage rides that night, bringing smiles to the faces of the seniors who fondly remember when they were new.

A taste of the Philippines has arrived in our corner of southeastern Manitoba in the form of a new restaurant, Kubo Fiesta, located at 445 Main Street in St. Adolphe. Kubo Fiesta mixes bold flavours with a welcoming space for the community to gather and try something new.

Ken Kiernicki and his company, Wonder Shows, is back in action after the federal government’s decision to curb the employment of temporary foreign workers almost shut him down.

Atelier Cycle just got the green light from Niverville’s council on May 20 to launch a new local studio on Main Street. Focusing on fitness, the spin class/barre fusion studio, is expected to be open in November, according to owners Maxine Carels and Stephanie Comte.

Local stakeholders, politicians, and representatives of the Rural Manitoba Economic Development Corporation (RMED) gathered at Cheyenne Park in Ste. Agathe on May 16 to recognize the economic success story that is the Riel Industrial Park.

A handful of new and expanding businesses were given the green light by Niverville’s council at the May 20 public meeting. Most of them are destined for the new strip mall proposed for 300 Drovers Run. Council’s chambers were filled with a group of enthusiastic entrepreneurs to represent their various businesses.

A travelling music series that showcases homegrown talent is gearing up to return to the RM of Ritchot this summer.

Following a week of weather anomalies in southeastern Manitoba, it should come as no surprise that there have been a few tornado sightings.

With Niverville’s fair entering into its fourth decade, many people who consider themselves long-time community residents may have no recollection of how this institution came to be.