Two Niverville high school students say they were shut down by the school’s administration on the day they were given permission to hold a peaceful protest. Two weeks later, they were offered an apology—and an explanation. 

On Friday, November 15, MLA Ron Schular announced new provincial funding for the Ritchot Public Library. Schuler, appearing alongside councillors from the RM as well as school trustees at Collège Régional Gabrielle-Roy in Île-des-Chênes, revealed the funding, in the amount of $36,500.

On Saturday, November 16, the owners and operators of Ritchot’s many businesses gathered at the annual Ritchot Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business Awards and Event Gala at the TC Energy Centre in Île-des-Chênes. More than 35 local businesses were represented at the gala, with more than one-third of them being sponsors of the evening itself.

In October 2019, the Niverville MCC Thrift Shop donated $14,500 to local charities and projects that enrich the lives of citizens in and around Niverville.

In this day and age, community Facebook groups are where it’s at. Almost every rural community has one. These online water coolers provide an excellent place for newcomers to meet people and get to know their community, for residents to engage in meaningful dialogue, and for volunteer groups to take advantage of free advertising to the masses.

It’s been more than 20 years since Remembrance Day services in Niverville began with a humble gathering on Main Street at the cenotaph. Over the years, as attendance grew, the service moved to the Heritage Centre. This year, more than 800 people were in attendance, filling every chair and crowding the standing room.