When Don and Maggie Pearson decided to move their business, Metro Centre Ltd, to Niverville in May 2020, the couple never could have guessed the transition would coincide with a global pandemic. At a time when businesses around the world are facing uncertainty and upheaval, their small family-run business has been bracing for the impact. Now, having moved their entire operation, they’re starting to feel settled in their new community.

The first meeting of the Manitoba Southeast Commerce Group took place on Thursday, May 28. The group merges the chambers of commerce of several neighbouring municipalities, including the RM of Ritchot, the RM of Ste. Anne, the Town of Ste. Anne, and the RM of Taché. As a consequence, the Ritchot Regional Chamber of Commerce has officially been dissolved.

The Hanover School Division has settled on a new assistant superintendent. The board of trustees announced that Leanne Peter, Ed.D., will begin her term as of September 1 later this year.

On Friday, May 29, the provincial government announced a series of grants to local community organizations and development projects. These grants are funded through the Building Sustainable Communities program.

When Niverville Collegiate Institute split into Niverville Middle School (NMS) and Niverville High School (NHS) last year, it marked the end of an era. Now another big change is coming, with middle school principal Michael Koester announcing his retirement at the end of the current school year.

Like other public gatherings, churches have temporarily needed to close their doors during the pandemic, but a couple of local spiritual leaders have been hard at work on a new initiative to help the less fortunate.