Like it or not, recreational cannabis use became legal throughout Canada on October 17. Canada is now one of only two countries around the globe to have fully legalized consumption and sales of recreational cannabis nationwide. Uruguay introduced full legalization in 2013.

Pre-Christmas markets will abound in the region over the next four weeks. Local crafters, artisans, and small business owners will be setting up shop in venues around Niverville and Ritchot to bring Christmas shopping a little closer to home. If you’re interested in a cozy, stress-free shopping experience this year, be sure to check them out. It also helps support local entrepreneurs, making gift-giving that much more meaningful for everyone.

A group of artisans from across Manitoba are coming together for Winnipeg’s newest consignment shop, Made Here.

The Hanover School Division’s board of trustees has chosen an official name for the new high school being constructed in Niverville. The school, set to open on schedule in September 2019, will be called Niverville High School.

Curtis Claydon is primed and ready to fill the seat that retired councillor Jeannot Robert recently vacated. In September, Claydon won the Ward 3 seat by acclamation, with no other parties running against him.

On November 6, Niverville’s town council will give third and final reading to a new bylaw designed to make snow removal in the community more efficient and cost-effective. If council votes in favour, the bylaw will come into effect on that date.