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.

On October 25, the Manitoba Association of Teachers of French (MATF) presented Niverville Middle School teacher Carling Comte with the esteemed 2019 Greg Sametz Award. The award was created by MATF to honour excellence in teaching French communication and culture in Manitoba schools.

On November 5, Hanover School Division announced that they have selected a provider to operate the new childcare facility at the Niverville High School: Growing Minds Childcare (GMCC) Centre. Growing Minds, which currently operates out of the Heritage Centre and one location on Main Street in Niverville, is thrilled that their application was accepted. They will soon be entering into a working relationship with the school division.

Niverville’s council met on the morning of Tuesday, November 5 to review a list of agenda items.

Believe it or not, the season for Christmas shopping is upon us once more. Taking part in neighbourhood events, craft sales, and markets is a great way to spread the joy and generosity of the season in our local communities. When you purchase your gifts at local sales, you end up giving two gifts—one to the person on your mind and another to the vendor you purchase from.

Remembrance Day 2019 in Niverville will be commemorated with a ceremony at the Heritage Centre, beginning promptly at 10:00 a.m. As in previous years, the ceremony will be followed by a light lunch open to all those in attendance.