The RM of Ritchot’s council met for their monthly evening council meeting with a great deal of business on the agenda

On Tuesday, May 21, a group of firefighters stopped by the Niverville Co-op Playgroup to talk fire safety. Irene Falk, director of the preschool program, says the visit is always a big hit with the kids. Indeed, members of the Fire Department have been making this annual visit to the preschool for about 20 years, and according to Fire Chief Keith Bueckert it’s a huge highlight for them as well.

All too often, the efforts of those selfless and kind-hearted individuals among us go unnoticed and unrewarded, but staff at the Heritage Life Personal Care Home in Niverville recognized these traits in one of their own and took the time to nominate her for a prestigious award.

On May 15, the provincial government took the next step in facilitating retail cannabis access across Manitoba. Back in March, seven rural communities were shortlisted for retail sales outlets, including Niverville. This was a part of the province’s initiative to provide cannabis access within a 30-minute drive of 90 percent of the population.

Cancer is an unapologetic thief, stealing lives without discrimination. Every one of us has been impacted by it to some degree—including our children. But some local kids are turning their own stories of loss into hope. Today we tell the story of Christian Harder.

The Sparkle Spring Gala, the third annual fundraising gala for the Community Resource Centre (CRC), descended upon the Heritage Centre in Niverville on Friday, May 10. Hundreds of guests showed up for the chance to contribute to a worthy cause—and have a good time doing it.