Mark and Justine Douglas operate Highland Greenhouses Inc. on Sood Road. On their multiacre property, they raise their three kids, some chickens, and 120 cannabis plants inside their 2,400-square-foot grow facility.

Wild-yeast bread and baked treats are now available for walk-in customers at 69 Main Street in Niverville. The new Forgotten Flavours storefront first opened its doors to the public on February 25.

Edlynne “Eddy” Paez, a Grade 12 student from Niverville, recently returned from two different summits on the topic of nuclear peace, starting with one in Winnipeg, and then a second in Ottawa.

Healthcare facilities, schools, and postsecondary institutions across Manitoba will soon open new childcare spaces for children up to six years of age, according to a recent announcement from the province. The new spaces come courtesy of a partnership between the provincial and federal governments.

“What do you do for a living?” Whether you’re meeting someone for the first time or making small talk with your barber, this is a question we spend most of our lives answering. For most of us, the answer is straightforward. For others, their job is more than a title; it’s a story. Over the next few weeks, The Citizen will introduce you to locals whose careers break the mould—jobs that are rare, remarkable, and sometimes even dangerous. Let’s meet them together.

Between Ritchot and Niverville, there remain many residents who derive their water from private wells. In Ritchot, this includes mostly rural properties since the majority of households in its four communities are tied into the municipal water treatment system.