Southern Manitoba is home to some of the world’s most amazing forests, parks, lakes, and hiking trails, and it’s where most outdoorsy Manitobans choose to vacation every summer.

But if you’re a little adventurous, there are vast areas north of Lake Winnipeg that offer stunning vistas and one-of-a-kind sights just waiting to be explored. Mostly, these hidden gems go underappreciated.

Niverville’s town council convened for a lively public meeting on July 15. Council approved two rezoning requests which have the potential to further residential growth and even make way for a new school if the province deems one necessary.

On July 1, Niverville’s Pizza Pizza restaurant changed hands. While the franchise continues to serve the community from the same location, pizza now only represents half of the restaurant’s offers.

With an increase in dedicated bicycle paths in cities and towns around Manitoba, cycling around vehicular traffic is becoming safer. Even so, knowing and understanding the rules of the road will make cycling an even safer activity for everyone.

Gabby is 13. She lives in a small town in southeast Manitoba with her mom, dad, and two siblings. Gabby plays on the school volleyball team, studies hard for tests, and enjoys youth group every Friday night.

As of July 1, Niverville Recreation is unveiling a major upgrade to help locals better access their services: a new, more user-friendly mobile app to facilitate bookings. Registration for programs, events, and classes can now be done on the Perfect Mind app via mobile device.