It’s just past the kids’ bedtime at Lisa and Todd Wiebe’s house in Niverville.

The RM of Ritchot has some big topics on their agenda and from late October to early November they took these topics on the road, stopping at five locations within the municipality. Residents were encouraged to come out and provide essential feedback to council as they move toward some timely decisions in 2018.

This article has been updated on October 20, 2017 to include important information provided by Martin Ritchot. See the new section below, titled “Mr. Ritchot Responds to Allegations.”

Those who feel that Niverville’s business sector has lagged behind its population growth are finally getting some good news.

Niverville’s town council has decided to sign a one-year contract with the Commissionaires for by-law enforcement. The contract went into effect September 1 and will continue until August 31, 2018. Four other companies submitted bids.

A group of compassionate Niverville residents has been working diligently over the past few months to extend a hand of friendship, financial aid, and transportation for a young Pakistani family currently seeking asylum in Thailand. Together with the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), the group is hopeful that the bureaucratic process will move swiftly and without impediment before it’s too late.