Whether it boils down to our kids or pets, the natural ecosystem or the environment, more and more people are looking for ways to create chemical-free outdoor spaces to live in. And with court cases arising over the prolific use of popular weedkillers, it begs us to question the safety of these toxic chemicals and look for natural alternatives, for the sake of our health and that of the planet’s.

Many homeowners understand the frustration of overcrowded garages and sheds, particularly when the item you’re looking for is buried behind and beneath things, or when you can’t get your vehicle into the garage anymore. 

The Town of Niverville’s Fire and Emergency Services department is currently accepting applications. Applicants must be residents of Niverville, at least 18 years old, and be willing to complete the required training courses within 36 months of being hired.

Communities around Niverville and the RM of Ritchot are hosting several spring clean-up days in the coming weeks. A series of community garage sales will also take place in early May.  

The annual Helping Hands spring food drive is happening on May 3, as the organization looks to stock their pantry for the upcoming month’s hampers.

There may be an ocean between them, but Niverville Elementary School’s fourth graders aren’t letting that stop them as they organize a few fundraisers to support a school in Kenya.