For the first year in a row, the Town of Niverville is gearing up for another summer season packed with weekly children’s camps.

Community development comprises a significant share of a town council’s time and energy. Development planning is, after all, the backbone to a thriving, growing community. On April 26, Niverville’s town council held a second open house to get the public in on the conversation. A formal adoption of the new development plan is set to take place at a public hearing later this fall.

The Manitoba Youth Job Centre (MYJC) in Niverville is back in business. The office, which provides assistance to young people looking for work, opened for the season on May 14 and will remain open until August 17.

In partnership with a local crossword puzzle designer, The Citizen presents the first of hopefully many locally themed puzzles. By browsing through this month’s clues, you’ll note references to a number of local people, places, and things. This crossword has been specially designed with you, the reader, firmly in mind.

The Niverville Chamber of Commerce has installed a new president. John Magri, who has served for one term as Vice-President, was named President at a Chamber meeting in May.

The RM of Ritchot is almost ready to cut the ribbon on a brand-new fire hall. The hall, currently under construction in Ste. Agathe, will be the municipality’s third fire hall. The others are situated in Île-des-Chênes and St. Adolphe. The new hall is expected to be operational sometime in July.