Local News Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Local News Apr 07, 2026 2026 Municipal Election: Open Seats and How to Get Involved Every four years, at election time, municipal governments either go through a shuffle or stay exactly the same, and it’s up to the voter to decide what happens. Local News Apr 03, 2026 Local Law Enforcement Raise Alarm over Rising Rates of Sextortion In recent months, law enforcement in Manitoba has been raising the alarm on rapidly rising reports of sextortion. Equalling concerning is the fact that the victims are often children and youth. Local News Mar 31, 2026 A Labour of Love: Ritchot Builder’s 1929 Essex Earns Top Honours For nearly 50 years, Winnipeg’s World of Wheels show has been an annual tradition among car enthusiasts. This year marked the debut for one Ritchot man whose car drove away with not one but two esteemed titles. Local News Mar 31, 2026 Centennial Event to Commemorate Mennonite Exodus from Manitoba to Paraguay This year marks the one hundredth anniversary since Manitoba Mennonites left to seek cultural freedom half a world away in Chaco, Paraguay. In honour of the momentous event, the Chortitz Church Committee is hosting a commemorative gathering at the Chortitz Heritage Church in Randolph on April 12. Local News Mar 01, 2016 Community Builders: Fred Kaita When we speak of those who were integral in Niverville from 1960 until today, there are few names that resonate as a community builder more than Fred Kaita. Local News Mar 01, 2016 Providence Organizes Regional Lecture Series Throughout February and March, professors from Providence University College are taking their lectures on a regional tour, including stops in Steinbach, Winkler, and Winnipeg. This is the fourth year that Providence has organized the tour. Local News Mar 01, 2016 To Sponsor or Not to Sponsor? On January 26, the Niverville Ministerial hosted its first meeting in response to the possibility of sponsoring Syrian refugees as a community. Niverville Christian Fellowship pastor Chris Marchand chaired the meeting, which was attended by a variety of church representatives and community members. Local News Mar 01, 2016 New Garbage Carts Not Free In the February edition of The Citizen, we reported that Niverville will be moving to an automated waste collection service using carts which will be provided to each household for free. Local News Mar 01, 2016 Elementary School Addition Under Construction Construction is underway on a new wing to the Niverville Elementary School. The school’s 6,414-square-foot addition will include five new classrooms. Local News Mar 01, 2016 The Heritage Centre Part Two: The Passion Behind the Dream Though the Niverville Heritage Centre (NHC) is an attractive collection of buildings and amenities, there lies a soul within that resounds loudly when you stop to listen. They are the visionaries, past and present, who speak with a voice for change. They have a story to tell about making the seemingly impossible possible. Local News Mar 01, 2016 St. Adolphe Throws Winter Carnival There are few things more reliable than winter. It never misses a year and it always shows up with a bag full of cold, wind, and snow. But if there’s one thing as sure as the coming of winter in Manitoba, it’s the fact that we’ll find a way to embrace and celebrate it. Local News Mar 01, 2016 New Chief of Police at St. Pierre Detachment For the last seven years, Staff Sergeant Ron Poirier served as chief of police of the RCMP detachment in St.-Pierre-Jolys. As of February 1, 2016, the command has changed over to Sergeant Rheal Gravel. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Given the dramatic spike in the price of gasoline in recent weeks, would you be more likely to consider an EV for your next vehicle purchase? Choices Yes. EV technology interests me and it would be a relief not to have to worry so much about price volatility. * No. I have concerns about the practicality of EVs and prefer to stick with a gas-powered vehicle, even if it costs more to operate. * Vote Have a more nuanced opinion? Leave us a comment below: * By submitting a comment, you acknowledge that your feedback may be printed in a future edition of The Citizen. All responses will be anonymous unless signed by the writer. Signed comments are more likely to be published. Cell Number Comment
Local News Apr 07, 2026 2026 Municipal Election: Open Seats and How to Get Involved Every four years, at election time, municipal governments either go through a shuffle or stay exactly the same, and it’s up to the voter to decide what happens.
Local News Apr 03, 2026 Local Law Enforcement Raise Alarm over Rising Rates of Sextortion In recent months, law enforcement in Manitoba has been raising the alarm on rapidly rising reports of sextortion. Equalling concerning is the fact that the victims are often children and youth.
Local News Mar 31, 2026 A Labour of Love: Ritchot Builder’s 1929 Essex Earns Top Honours For nearly 50 years, Winnipeg’s World of Wheels show has been an annual tradition among car enthusiasts. This year marked the debut for one Ritchot man whose car drove away with not one but two esteemed titles.
Local News Mar 31, 2026 Centennial Event to Commemorate Mennonite Exodus from Manitoba to Paraguay This year marks the one hundredth anniversary since Manitoba Mennonites left to seek cultural freedom half a world away in Chaco, Paraguay. In honour of the momentous event, the Chortitz Church Committee is hosting a commemorative gathering at the Chortitz Heritage Church in Randolph on April 12.
Local News Mar 01, 2016 Community Builders: Fred Kaita When we speak of those who were integral in Niverville from 1960 until today, there are few names that resonate as a community builder more than Fred Kaita.
Local News Mar 01, 2016 Providence Organizes Regional Lecture Series Throughout February and March, professors from Providence University College are taking their lectures on a regional tour, including stops in Steinbach, Winkler, and Winnipeg. This is the fourth year that Providence has organized the tour.
Local News Mar 01, 2016 To Sponsor or Not to Sponsor? On January 26, the Niverville Ministerial hosted its first meeting in response to the possibility of sponsoring Syrian refugees as a community. Niverville Christian Fellowship pastor Chris Marchand chaired the meeting, which was attended by a variety of church representatives and community members.
Local News Mar 01, 2016 New Garbage Carts Not Free In the February edition of The Citizen, we reported that Niverville will be moving to an automated waste collection service using carts which will be provided to each household for free.
Local News Mar 01, 2016 Elementary School Addition Under Construction Construction is underway on a new wing to the Niverville Elementary School. The school’s 6,414-square-foot addition will include five new classrooms.
Local News Mar 01, 2016 The Heritage Centre Part Two: The Passion Behind the Dream Though the Niverville Heritage Centre (NHC) is an attractive collection of buildings and amenities, there lies a soul within that resounds loudly when you stop to listen. They are the visionaries, past and present, who speak with a voice for change. They have a story to tell about making the seemingly impossible possible.
Local News Mar 01, 2016 St. Adolphe Throws Winter Carnival There are few things more reliable than winter. It never misses a year and it always shows up with a bag full of cold, wind, and snow. But if there’s one thing as sure as the coming of winter in Manitoba, it’s the fact that we’ll find a way to embrace and celebrate it.
Local News Mar 01, 2016 New Chief of Police at St. Pierre Detachment For the last seven years, Staff Sergeant Ron Poirier served as chief of police of the RCMP detachment in St.-Pierre-Jolys. As of February 1, 2016, the command has changed over to Sergeant Rheal Gravel.
