The Town of Niverville is continuing to make progress toward building a new playground in Hespeler Park, designated for the one-acre parcel of land immediately west of the splash pad, across the walking path. On March 26, the town announced that it had received a grant of $100,000 from the Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund Program. The new playground, the town says in a press release, will be fully accessible.

Long-term residents living in the Red River Valley have grown accustomed to the inconveniences of spring flooding. But if you’re new to the area, and a lot of people are, it’s always a good idea to brush up on the facts before a flood event occurs. In any type of emergency, preparation is key.

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.

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.

Niverville council met on March 19 to weigh in on a variety of agenda items.

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.