This year, the Niverville United Church, affectionately known by some as the “little white church,” celebrates 100 years since joining the United Church of Canada. As Niverville has grown and modernized, this church has remained grounded to its roots, hopeful about its future.

Fire brigades across the country are calling on residents to take time this month to talk about fire prevention and safety. October 5–11 is Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”

Effective October 1, water rates have climbed for Niverville residents connected to the water treatment plant. The rate hike was approved during second and third reading at council’s September 23 public meeting.

According to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba (ASM), more than 20,300 Manitobans currently live with dementia, a figure that is expected to rise significantly over the next 25 years.

On September 26, unionized workers of Canada Post hit the picket lines for the second time in less than a year.

Residents of Île-des-Chênes were invited to an open house on Thursday, September 25 to discuss phase two of the Oak River Meadow development.