Niverville in Bloom, the local chapter of Communities in Bloom(CIB),made a presentation to council on November 20 which included an overview of their achievements in 2018. They also provided a wish list for the coming year.

Some items on their wish list include the replacement of an aging fence on Main Street with a historical fence, an annual Arbor Day celebration at Hespeler Park, the establishment of an action plan for a graffiti-free community, and development of some historical interest for“OldNiverville” by creating street signs indicating the original names used when the community was first established.

Upon recommendation from CIB judges, presenter Annette Fast suggested that council could look at replacing the welcome signs on the east and west entries into town. CIB judges had indicated to the committee that the existing signs appear more like they are advertising a recreation complex than a town.

Mayor Myron Dyck indicated that this has already been a conversation around council’s table. At this stage, they are awaiting answers from Manitoba Infrastructure regarding the future installation of roundabouts at either entry into town.