It happens every winter. Whether it takes us by complete surprise or blows in just as the meteorologists predicted, winter storms and heavy snowfalls are far more commonplace in Manitoba than hurricanes off the Florida coast. The only thing that’s less predictable is the frequency of these events from one winter to the next.

Leaders aren’t born, they’re created. For the past 100 years, Scouts Canada has been actively engaging children and youth in programs that build character, teamwork, and leadership skills. In 2017, Niverville saw its first troop in many years. They’re called the 1st Niverville Scouts Troop.

How would Huiyang Ren, owner of Aline’s Thai & Pizza, describe herself? “Good at cooking, but not good at speaking English,” she says. While the language does pose its challenges, good cooking has certainly allowed the chef to make a place for herself in Île-des-Chênes.

This is the first in a series of articles created to pay homage to the senior citizens living among us. They are our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents, and they have much to teach us through their colloquial storytelling and colourful life experiences.

With the growing population in Ritchot, a local mom has started a new playgroup in Île-des-Chênes with the hope of connecting more rural parents and communities.

On January 8 at 9:00 a.m., Ritchot council held their biweekly public meeting to address a variety of topics on the current agenda. One delegation was heard by council, presented by resident Robert Doiron.