Niverville introduced its new recycling carts on June 1, marking the start of a four-year contract with Bristal Hauling. Four other competing bids were reviewing by council. Recycling was previously handled by Eastman Recycling Services.

According to data recently collected by volunteers from Ritchot’s Citizens on Patrol Program, drivers in Ritchot, including those who may be passing through from neighbouring towns and municipalities, are among the worst speeders in the province.

On Tuesday, May 30, Niverville’s town council announced that it has formed a special task force whose mandate is to find solutions to several large problems facing health services in the community.

Niverville Services to Seniors will host the annual Walk for Alzheimer’s on June 13, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Golden Friendship Centre. The walk will be followed by a $5 barbecue lunch and entertainment provided by Wildflower. Wildflower is comprised of local artists Melanie Bergen, Wade Kehler, and Carisa Klassen.

Last year, the Edge Lifestyles Show took place at the TransCanada Centre in Île-des-Chênes from October 23–25. This year, the show is getting a new name, a new date, and an updated concept. The Southeast Lifestyles Expo will take place a week later, on November 3–5.

The Great GORP Project (TGGP) of Niverville is one of three Canadian businesses recently recognized for their innovation and contributions to the Canadian workforce. The funding is being distributed through the Western Innovation Initiative (WINN), a program of the federal government whose mandate it is to provide stimulus loans to western Canadian companies.