On March 22, the provincial government issued a press release naming Niverville as one of seven rural communities pinpointed for cannabis retail. This move marks the second phase in the province’s goal to make cannabis easily accessible to 90 percent of Manitobans.

With spring temperatures setting in throughout southern Manitoba, the snowpack is receding, ice is breaking up, and melt water is starting to flow. That means it’s time to change some of our winter habits.

On March 20, Ritchot’s council held a public hearing to give second and third reading to a borrowing bylaw which, if approved, would give the green light to a new daycare project in St. Adolphe. Residents filled council chambers to near capacity in anticipation of the vote.

When spending an afternoon with Jean Neufeld, it may not occur to you that this vibrant lady with a sunny disposition just turned the odometer on 100 years. Her quick wit, sharp hearing, and mobility suggest someone 20 years her junior. Her memory, too, is just as sharp as ever, and with a century of experience behind her belt she has many stories to tell.

Following a review of applications, the Hanover School Division board has awarded the position of Niverville High School vice-principal to Graham Sereda, a senior years teacher at Niverville Collegiate Institute (NCI). Sereda will work alongside the recently appointed principal, Kimberly Funk. 

The management and staff of Niverville’s new Dairy Queen Grill and Chill are as excited and ready for their March 18 opening as the many local DQ fans who’ve been waiting with bated breath. On Monday at 10:30 a.m., they will officially open for business.