On April 27, the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre (WHRC) held its first annual Solaris Arctic fundraising gala. The centre, located in Île-des-Chênes, had much to celebrate, including more than three decades of work in wildlife rehabilitation and preservation.

For many residents, what happens to their garbage is of little concern to them after it leaves their driveway on pickup days. It’s a generally accepted belief that the government’s environmental agencies, and the companies licensed to manage our waste, practice sound strategies to ensure that our landfills have the smallest possible negative impact on the environment.

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.

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.

The second annual Whitetail Meadow Market is poised to open its doors on Sunday, May 5. Once again located at the popular Whitetail Meadow venue at the corner of Highways 200 and 311, this spring’s event follows on the tails of the highly successful spring market held in 2018.

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.