Local News Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Local News May 11, 2026 U.S. Man Arrested for Online Luring of Manitoba Child On May 5, RCMP announced the successful apprehension of an Ohio man accused of online luring of a ten-year-old Manitoba girl. Local News May 08, 2026 Fire Restrictions Go into Effect in Ritchot and Niverville As of May 6, the RM of Ritchot has initiated a level two fire restriction. Due to dry spring conditions, open fires are currently not permitted. Fires are allowed in approved receptacles only. Local News May 07, 2026 Student-Led Spirit Week Encourages Understanding of Neurodivergence This week, students at Niverville High School have been embracing the world of neurodivergence by celebrating unique human quirks. Local News May 07, 2026 Dr. Mairi Burnett Hangs Up Stethoscope for Last Time October 2025 marked exactly 20 years since Dr. Mairi Burnett came to Niverville to practice family medicine. That same month, she sent out letters of her impending retirement to the many patients she’d acquired over the decades. Local News Mar 01, 2018 Family-Run Pietro’s Pizza Opens in IDC The start of a new year is often seen as an opportunity for change and new beginnings. One of those new beginnings recently came to Île-des-Chênes in a tasty way. Local News Mar 01, 2018 Council Takes Critical Look at Niverville’s Main Street On February 8, Niverville’s town council held a public open house at the south end of the arena to introduce aspects of a functional design study proposed for Niverville’s Main Street. The study encompasses the section of Provincial Highway 311 stretching from Krahn Road to Sixth Avenue. Local News Mar 01, 2018 New Bothwell For some, the true meaning of rural life is living right in the heart of the prairie, gazing up at the dark, starry skies without the distraction of city lights, and taking in the sights and sounds of farmers at work in their nearby fields. That’s New Bothwell. Local News Mar 01, 2018 Niverville Dubbed Manitoba’s fastest growing community, Niverville lies just 20 minutes south of Winnipeg’s perimeter. Along with unprecedented growth, this town of nearly 5,000 is quickly becoming a regional hub for commerce, health, and wellness. Local News Mar 01, 2018 St. Adolphe St. Adolphe is a quaint community along the Red River. Its francophone roots are still evident, having been originally settled by the Metis in the mid-nineteenth century. Local News Mar 01, 2018 Ste. Agathe Located just twenty minutes south of Winnipeg, Ste. Agathe provides a peaceful repose for those looking for a home in the heart of nature. Here, the winding Red River provides an authentic riverfront experience, accessible from anywhere in town. Local News Mar 01, 2018 Open For Business The communities south of Winnipeg are continuing to experience a residential boom, with growth on the rise. The RM of Ritchot’s population has jumped 21.9 percent in the last five years, and Niverville is almost certain to be the next Manitoba town to achieve city status. Local News Mar 01, 2018 Grande Pointe Grande Pointe is a community so close to the city that it almost feels like a suburb. Just minutes from the south perimeter on Highway 59, this picturesque spot to put down roots lies on the banks of the tranquil Seine River. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Who should bear the most responsibility for preventing e-transfer scams? Choices Banks. Since the scams are targeting the banks' online platforms, the banks should be responsible to ensure their security. * Users. We all bear a collective responsibilty to be savvier in terms of spotting and preventing these scams before they occur. * Government. Our elected leaders must pass legislation to better protect citizens from this type of exploitation. * Vote Have a more nuanced opinion? Leave us a comment below: * By submitting a comment, you acknowledge that your feedback may be printed in a future edition of The Citizen. All responses will be anonymous unless signed by the writer. Signed comments are more likely to be published. Cell Number Comment
Local News May 11, 2026 U.S. Man Arrested for Online Luring of Manitoba Child On May 5, RCMP announced the successful apprehension of an Ohio man accused of online luring of a ten-year-old Manitoba girl.
Local News May 08, 2026 Fire Restrictions Go into Effect in Ritchot and Niverville As of May 6, the RM of Ritchot has initiated a level two fire restriction. Due to dry spring conditions, open fires are currently not permitted. Fires are allowed in approved receptacles only.
Local News May 07, 2026 Student-Led Spirit Week Encourages Understanding of Neurodivergence This week, students at Niverville High School have been embracing the world of neurodivergence by celebrating unique human quirks.
Local News May 07, 2026 Dr. Mairi Burnett Hangs Up Stethoscope for Last Time October 2025 marked exactly 20 years since Dr. Mairi Burnett came to Niverville to practice family medicine. That same month, she sent out letters of her impending retirement to the many patients she’d acquired over the decades.
Local News Mar 01, 2018 Family-Run Pietro’s Pizza Opens in IDC The start of a new year is often seen as an opportunity for change and new beginnings. One of those new beginnings recently came to Île-des-Chênes in a tasty way.
Local News Mar 01, 2018 Council Takes Critical Look at Niverville’s Main Street On February 8, Niverville’s town council held a public open house at the south end of the arena to introduce aspects of a functional design study proposed for Niverville’s Main Street. The study encompasses the section of Provincial Highway 311 stretching from Krahn Road to Sixth Avenue.
Local News Mar 01, 2018 New Bothwell For some, the true meaning of rural life is living right in the heart of the prairie, gazing up at the dark, starry skies without the distraction of city lights, and taking in the sights and sounds of farmers at work in their nearby fields. That’s New Bothwell.
Local News Mar 01, 2018 Niverville Dubbed Manitoba’s fastest growing community, Niverville lies just 20 minutes south of Winnipeg’s perimeter. Along with unprecedented growth, this town of nearly 5,000 is quickly becoming a regional hub for commerce, health, and wellness.
Local News Mar 01, 2018 St. Adolphe St. Adolphe is a quaint community along the Red River. Its francophone roots are still evident, having been originally settled by the Metis in the mid-nineteenth century.
Local News Mar 01, 2018 Ste. Agathe Located just twenty minutes south of Winnipeg, Ste. Agathe provides a peaceful repose for those looking for a home in the heart of nature. Here, the winding Red River provides an authentic riverfront experience, accessible from anywhere in town.
Local News Mar 01, 2018 Open For Business The communities south of Winnipeg are continuing to experience a residential boom, with growth on the rise. The RM of Ritchot’s population has jumped 21.9 percent in the last five years, and Niverville is almost certain to be the next Manitoba town to achieve city status.
Local News Mar 01, 2018 Grande Pointe Grande Pointe is a community so close to the city that it almost feels like a suburb. Just minutes from the south perimeter on Highway 59, this picturesque spot to put down roots lies on the banks of the tranquil Seine River.