With our lives upended by the COVID-19 pandemic and the daily news constantly inundated with political instability south of the border—and yes, some north of it, too—it’s easy to understand why everyone has decided that 2020 was the year from hell. The social media memes reminding us of this fact will live on in infamy.

The current public health orders in Manitoba, which have been in force since November of last year, have been extended for two additional weeks. They will remain in effect at least until January 22.

With our lives upended by the COVID-19 pandemic and the daily news constantly inundated with political instability south of the border—and yes, some north of it, too—it’s easy to understand why everyone has decided that 2020 was the year from hell. The social media memes reminding us of this fact will live on in infamy.

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Heritage Life Personal Care Home in Niverville, although there has been only one positive test so far. The news broke as part of the province’s daily press briefing on Monday, January 4.

The Niverville Communities in Bloom committee is most active during the warmer months, for obvious reasons. But this year, for the first time, they decided to emerge in December to bring the community a little shot of extra Christmas cheer—by recognizing the Best Decked Houses of 2020.

With less than 14 months to go, excitement is ramping up for the 2022 Manitoba Winter Games, which will take place in Niverville. Angela Janz and Chantel Todd, co-chairs of the Games, say that plans are well underway and they are confident the event will be a huge boon for the town.