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.

March 8 marked the second annual Niverville Health Foundation and Firefighters Ball. The fundraising event provides the public with a fun evening out while creating an opportunity to make a charitable donation to local healthcare and fire service needs.

The Niverville Chamber of Commerce held their annual general meeting on the evening of Thursday, March 7, where they announced the winners of their annual award

The Hanover School Division (HSD) Board of Trustees has released details on their recently approved 2019–20 budget. In spite of a provincial funding increase of 1.6 percent, as well as a $320,000 surplus from previous years, the board has had to be creative in the face of a budgetary squeeze.

Flood forecasters in southern Manitoba are calling for a high risk of major spring flooding in the Red River Valley this year.

At Niverville’s council meeting on Tuesday, March 5, Mayor Myron Dyck lauded town staff for their involvement in the Triple A Bantam Provincials held at the Niverville Arena over the weekend. He also welcomed the Great Canadian Dollar Store, officially open for business on March 1. Dyck was encouraged to hear that the store received more than 120 applications for jobs. They’ve provided employment for 11 residents in the region, which will make a valuable contribution to the local economy.