Functional fitness. You hear about it a lot—on television, on social media, and pretty much anywhere you go. You may not recognize the term, but if you see someone carrying in groceries or squatting down to pick something up, that’s functional fitness in action.

Volunteers from all of Niverville’s churches are once again planning a Vacation Bible School (VBS) program this summer, August 8–12, for children entering Grades One through Six. This year’s theme is “Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World.” Each day will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run until noon at the Fourth Avenue Bible Church.

Communities in the southeast are growing and flourishing, and St. Adolphe is no exception with the East Dike Expansion project. Like many small communities, St. Adolphe has the makings for quiet rural living but, hemmed by the Red River and a ring dike, residential growth is difficult.

On Friday, June 17, parent Michelle McHale filed a human rights complaint alleging discrimination on the part of the Hanover School Division.

When I think of William and Anna Dyck, I’m certain that a book should be written to chronicle their lives. This tribute to them is too short by far, and I’m somewhat saddened that I only have about 800 words to tell the story.

Niverville’s town council met with the Chamber of Commerce on June 21 to discuss a series of clarifications to the tax incentive policy (Resolution #142-16) announced last month.