Local News Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Local News Mar 22, 2026 Seminar to Guide Philanthropists on Leaving a Lasting Legacy Cameron Rennie of Niverville understands the importance of philanthropy. Local News Mar 19, 2026 Niverville and Ritchot Reps Accept Leadership Roles on Planning Region Board It’s been 18 months since the Winnipeg Metro Region halted its Plan20-50 proposal due to public and municipal backlash. In that time, much has transpired, including a name change for the organization to the Capital Planning Region (CPR). Local News Mar 19, 2026 Ritchot Education Taxes Go Up Across All School Divisions Residents across Ritchot will see the education portion of their property tax bill go up this year. In total, five different school division have catchment areas in Ritchot. Local News Mar 18, 2026 Niverville Presents New Budget and Big Infrastructure Improvements Niverville’s town council presented their 2026 budget on March 18. At the same time, a list of major infrastructure improvements was announced. Local News Mar 01, 2020 Tales from Quarantine: Master List Stories help. Sharing our stories is an action we can take to bring us closer together during social distancing. Local News Feb 27, 2020 Bistro 290 Takes on New Ownership Shereen Rashwan may be new to business ownership, but what she lacks in restaurant management experience she makes up for in zeal and creativity. On March 10, Rashwan is excited to become the new face of Bistro 290 in Niverville. Local News Feb 24, 2020 Town of Niverville to Assume Ownership of Open Health In a move to implement a healthcare model unique to Manitoba, the Town of Niverville will assume ownership of Open Health Niverville effective March 2. Open Health is the community’s primary health clinic and has been owned and operated by Drs. Chris and Mairi Burnett for 15 years. Local News Feb 21, 2020 Ritchot Council Approves Two-Family Homes for Tourond Creek At a council meeting on Wednesday, February 19, Ritchot’s council approved an application by the developers of Tourond Creek to rezone a section of lots from single-family homes to two-family dwellings. Local News Feb 19, 2020 Niverville Council Meeting in Review—February 18 At a public meeting of Niverville’s council on the evening of Tuesday, February 18, four delegations made presentations in order to secure conditional use permits. Local News Feb 18, 2020 Final Phase of Niverville High School Complete As of February 3, students and staff of Niverville High School have been making full use of the final phase of their school, which includes a drama room, a band room, and a bright, airy corridor to get there. Local News Feb 18, 2020 Niverville Home Invasion Raises Questions About Community Safety On Monday, February 10, a Niverville woman endured a horrific home invasion when two men entered her home and briefly grabbed her. The event triggered many reactions in the community—and it has raised further questions about the safety of this community. Local News Feb 12, 2020 Wheels of Hope Transportation Program Returns to Region While there was some confusion over the past number of years as to the continuation of the Wheels of Hope service to this area, Niverville Service to Seniors coordinator Damien Gagne is pleased to say that the program has been reinstated and once again promises to be of support to cancer patients. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Has the case involving former teacher Braeden Martens's sexual assault charges affected your trust in the school system’s ability to protect students? Choices Yes. This incident raises big questions about how teachers are hired in Manitoba. * No. Despite this disturbing case, the system largely does a good job of vetting teachers. * Vote Have a more nuanced opinion? Leave us a comment below: * By submitting a comment, you acknowledge that your feedback may be printed in a future edition of The Citizen. All responses will be anonymous unless signed by the writer. Signed comments are more likely to be published. Cell Number Comment
Local News Mar 22, 2026 Seminar to Guide Philanthropists on Leaving a Lasting Legacy Cameron Rennie of Niverville understands the importance of philanthropy.
Local News Mar 19, 2026 Niverville and Ritchot Reps Accept Leadership Roles on Planning Region Board It’s been 18 months since the Winnipeg Metro Region halted its Plan20-50 proposal due to public and municipal backlash. In that time, much has transpired, including a name change for the organization to the Capital Planning Region (CPR).
Local News Mar 19, 2026 Ritchot Education Taxes Go Up Across All School Divisions Residents across Ritchot will see the education portion of their property tax bill go up this year. In total, five different school division have catchment areas in Ritchot.
Local News Mar 18, 2026 Niverville Presents New Budget and Big Infrastructure Improvements Niverville’s town council presented their 2026 budget on March 18. At the same time, a list of major infrastructure improvements was announced.
Local News Mar 01, 2020 Tales from Quarantine: Master List Stories help. Sharing our stories is an action we can take to bring us closer together during social distancing.
Local News Feb 27, 2020 Bistro 290 Takes on New Ownership Shereen Rashwan may be new to business ownership, but what she lacks in restaurant management experience she makes up for in zeal and creativity. On March 10, Rashwan is excited to become the new face of Bistro 290 in Niverville.
Local News Feb 24, 2020 Town of Niverville to Assume Ownership of Open Health In a move to implement a healthcare model unique to Manitoba, the Town of Niverville will assume ownership of Open Health Niverville effective March 2. Open Health is the community’s primary health clinic and has been owned and operated by Drs. Chris and Mairi Burnett for 15 years.
Local News Feb 21, 2020 Ritchot Council Approves Two-Family Homes for Tourond Creek At a council meeting on Wednesday, February 19, Ritchot’s council approved an application by the developers of Tourond Creek to rezone a section of lots from single-family homes to two-family dwellings.
Local News Feb 19, 2020 Niverville Council Meeting in Review—February 18 At a public meeting of Niverville’s council on the evening of Tuesday, February 18, four delegations made presentations in order to secure conditional use permits.
Local News Feb 18, 2020 Final Phase of Niverville High School Complete As of February 3, students and staff of Niverville High School have been making full use of the final phase of their school, which includes a drama room, a band room, and a bright, airy corridor to get there.
Local News Feb 18, 2020 Niverville Home Invasion Raises Questions About Community Safety On Monday, February 10, a Niverville woman endured a horrific home invasion when two men entered her home and briefly grabbed her. The event triggered many reactions in the community—and it has raised further questions about the safety of this community.
Local News Feb 12, 2020 Wheels of Hope Transportation Program Returns to Region While there was some confusion over the past number of years as to the continuation of the Wheels of Hope service to this area, Niverville Service to Seniors coordinator Damien Gagne is pleased to say that the program has been reinstated and once again promises to be of support to cancer patients.
