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.

Jeannot Robert has been championing his hometown for as long as most Ste. Agathe residents will remember. He’s spent years on countless committees, stood at the forefront of community growth, and has been quick to get his hands dirty any time a job needed doing.

On December 20, local schoolteacher Mark Reimer will fly to Ecuador to fulfill a promise he made almost 10 years ago.

Danielle Tkachyk of Niverville recently received the PAL Young Achiever of the Year award for her work in the insurance industry. On November 19, the Insurance Business Awards (IBA), a Canadian initiative to recognize leading companies and professionals, held their annual event virtually and recognized the top performers in the insurance industry across several key categories.

On December 2, the provincial government announced new remote learning expectations for Manitobans. For many parents and educators, the news brings welcome clarity in a time of confusion.

In late November, Niverville’s town council and staff met for their annual planning session. In 2021, the town intends to take on major capital projects that will change the landscape of Niverville significantly.