The Town of Niverville has issued a reminder for its residents to be aware of fire safety this spring. Although several municipalities around the town have implemented burn bans, Niverville has not yet taken this step.

The May arrival of a bird species called the chimney swift is a much-anticipated event in St. Adolphe. So much so that the community has adopted the bird as its own, inviting bird watchers from around the province to witness the sight. As a result, St. Adolphe is known as the chimney swift nesting capital of Manitoba.

The owners of LDN Auto Service and Salon 421 are excited to host another annual spring fundraiser geared towards kids. On Saturday, May 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., families are encouraged to bring their kids’ bicycles for a complimentary spring tune-up, which includes a tire pressure check, chain lube and adjust, and brake check and seat adjustment.

Richard and Laurie Dorge have loved and committed themselves to the community of Ste. Agathe for more than five decades. Now, at 82 and 76 years of age, they are some of the last aging seniors in the community. While they wish for an assisted living complex in the village Richard was born in, they will soon make the move to Winnipeg, like so many of their friends before them.

The third annual Community Resource Centre fundraising gala is quickly approaching, with ticket sales ending —Monday, April 29.

This spring’s annual Garden and Outdoor Living Show, held at the Niverville Heritage Centre on April 13, was a resounding success. The event is a fundraising initiative of the Enhanced Garden Committee, a group dedicated to the ongoing beautification of the Heritage Gardens located on the west side of the Heritage Centre.