The RM of Ritchot has introduced some new lawn-watering restrictions that will be in effect throughout the summer. These measures will be place from May 31 until September 30.

On March 15, the provincial government released its proposed new strategy for Kindergarten to Grade 12 education, under the Education Modernization Act, also known as Bill 64. The province has said that the changes will remove top-heavy administration in order to shift $40 million in funding and resources to the classroom while giving parents and guardians more input.

The rural southeast was rattled on Thursday, March 25 when the RCMP were called to investigate a disturbance along River Road near Lorette. The call, alerting authorities about a break-and-enter in progress, came in at 1:15 a.m.

Niverville’s council met virtually on the evening of Tuesday, March 16 to discuss a variety of items on the town’s agenda.

Traffic concerns have been reignited after a head-on collision at Krahn Road and Main Street earlier this month. The accident occurred on March 2.

On Wednesday, March 10, announced that pop-up clinics to administer COVID-19 vaccines will begin operations next week. Locally, a clinic will take place in Niverville at the Heritage Centre on March 25 from 10:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.