It’s been one year since the federal government began sending quarterly refunds to Manitobans for carbon taxes charged on fuel. On a quarterly basis in 2023, Manitobans are scheduled to receive Climate Action Incentive (CAI) cheques, totalling $132 for single adults and up to $264 for a family of four.

Nearly 130 students donned caps and gowns in our corner of southeastern Manitoba this year. Hundreds of family and friends were in attendance to help the graduates of 2023 take the big step.

This year’s Niverville High School (NHS) graduation award ceremony showcased a multitalented and dedicated crop of graduates. Over the course of the event, 16 community awards plus a variety of scholarships were bestowed on them.

For another year, the Niverville Old Tyme Country Fair was a rousing success. With excellent weather and huge attendance, the fair committee’s general manager, Dustin Krahn, says that the event went off almost flawlessly.

Cameron Bennett is the director and brainchild of Forging Ahead Inc., a non-profit charity on a mission to help those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) find creative ways to work through their stress.

On June 21, Ritchot’s council gave their stamp of approval to a business about to put down roots in Ste. Agathe. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will soon begin operations on a six-acre lot bordering Highway 75. The lot will be leased to the business by Denis and Richard Baudry of H. Baudry Construction.