Under the traditional strains of Pomp and Circumstance, the last graduating class of Niverville Collegiate Institute marched toward the future at this year’s graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 26. These 55 students said goodbye to NCI, and so did all the rest of us. While next summer will produce another crop of promising graduates, they will be products of Niverville High.

On Tuesday, July 23, Niverville’s town council turned down an application by Canna Cabana to open a cannabis retail outlet on Bronstone Drive. Council’s vote was split 3–2 against the proposal.

On July 20, Bill and Roselyn Redekop celebrated 56 years of marriage—and they have a big story to tell of life and love and all that goes with it. So much so that they published a book in 2010 called Our Story, a biography intended to bear witness to their shared life for the sake of their children, grandchildren, and the future generations to come.

A public hearing was held at the Heritage Centre on Tuesday, July 23 to discuss a conditional use application by cannabis retailer Canna Cabana to open for business at 349 Bronstone Drive in Niverville. Approximately 60 residents filled council chambers to speak to the issue or simply witness the results.

After 12 years and a successful run, the Imagine Mental Health Matters team is moving on. The organization, founded by Mona Stott of Niverville, achieved what they set out to do and more, working to eradicate the stigma attached to mental health disease and suicide.

To help mark Niverville’s fiftieth year since incorporation, the Niverville Communities in Bloom (NCIB) committee is hosting the Better Gnomes and Garden Tours on Saturday, July 27 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.