Last month, Michelle McHale announced that she was running for the leadership of the Manitoba NDP. However, on April 22, she decided to drop out of the race.

Three members on Ritchot’s municipal council resign abruptly, no official reasons cited at press time. Former mayor Jackie Hunt contends bullying was a factor in her decision.

It’s late evening on a Thursday night in Niverville. The spring concert is long over at the elementary school and it’s too cold and wet still for a soccer game or trip to the park. In short, it’s the sort of night where traditionally the townspeople would be rolling up the sidewalks. Most folks would be inside with the curtains drawn well before dark.

For the first week of May, volunteers with Ritchot Citizens on Patrol have been operating speed reader boards in St. Adolphe, Ste. Agathe, and Île-des-Chênes. The reader boards, provided by Manitoba Public Insurance, are intended to raise awareness about the dangers of speeding.

Sisters and entrepreneurs Lori Hawkins and Sandra O’Malley have made it their mission to make bagging handy and beneficial for you, your community, and the environment. 

Among the many worthy causes in the southeast is a thriving ministry called Baby Layette Love. Founded in 2011 by Ruth Bergen, it is currently codirected by Niverville locals Jean Harms and Lorna Muir.