In this series, The Citizen profiles locals who strive to make our little corner of Manitoba a better place. Each month, we feature a person, family, or business that helps brighten the world in some way. If you have someone in mind for a future month, please nominate them: jlavin@nivervillecitizen.com.

As we barrel towards the end of another year, The Citizen is presenting a series of articles looking back at the year that was, including its ups and down. These are the big stories that have impacted our corner of southeastern Manitoba.

Over the next few days, The Citizen will be presenting a series of articles which take a look back at 2023, including its ups and its downs, and gauges the most important stories to impact our corner of southeastern Manitoba.

Niverville’s town council is seeking feedback from the community about planning for the future. As part of their consultation efforts, they hosted an open house at the CRRC on the evening of December 19.

The provincial government is inviting residents of Manitoba to participate in their fiscal planning discussions in the lead up to next year’s budget. In January and February, in-person sessions and telephone town halls will be announced to encourage public participation.

True to their fall campaign pledge, the NDP will be making good on their promise to apply a temporary freeze to the 14-cent per litre provincial fuel tax as of January 1.