In this ongoing series, The Citizen profiles locals who strive to make our little corner of Manitoba a better place. Each month, we feature a person, family, or business that helps brighten the world in some way. If you have someone in mind for a future month, please nominate them: jlavin@nivervillecitizen.com.

Nikki and Nick Hagidiakow are already business owners in Niverville—the local Dairy Queen is theirs—but now they’re bringing a Pita Pit to town as well.

With a new Macdonald-Ritchot development plan in its final stages, residents of Ritchot were invited to a public hearing on October 20 to provide feedback.

The Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre near Île-des-Chênes was the beneficiary of a $5,000 grant on October 18, courtesy of the Canada Post Community Foundation. The Foundation’s primary purpose is to support initiatives that improve the lives of Canadian children.

Véronique Désormeaux has creativity running through her veins—and her business, Cuisinique, aims to share that creativity far and wide.

Since 2006, Canadian students have been benefiting from the TELUS Kits for Kids program. This year, 17,000 backpacks filled with back-to-school essentials were distributed to kids in need across the nation.