Three Niverville residents were bestowed Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medals this month. A ceremony to recognize them, along with other recipients from the Provencher riding, was held at the Mennonite Heritage Village on January 18

Much of the following information about life inside Niverville High School was provided by parents of students and one former student. The Hanover School Division declined The Citizen’s request for an interview with Principal Kimberley Funk and Funk did not respond to a direct request for an interview. The superintendent of HSD, Shelley Amos, also declined a request for an interview. However, upon further prompting, vice-superintendent Colin Campbell did agree to answer some questions. Michael Zwaagstra also declined an interview, although his relevant writings on the subject of PBL have been quoted.

New financial supports for the agriculture sector were announced by the provincial government on January 18 in Brandon. “Farmers are the backbone of our province,” said Premier Heather Stefanson. “They work tirelessly every day, often in very difficult conditions, to feed the world. They are business owners, innovators, and leaders, and they are key contributors to our provincial economy.”

Announcements from the province about new government incentives to help rebuild the local economy have been prolific in recent months. On January 17, Premier Heather Stefanson outlined the key role she says that childcare plays in economic growth.

Without hesitation, the year 2022 was a remarkable one for reasons that are almost too many to name. Most notably, it brought to a close two years of mandated closures and restrictions brought on by one of the most challenging global events since World War II: the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the spirit of better-late-than-never, Ritchot’s council hosted a virtual meeting with Ian Hyslop, contracted auditor from The Exchange Group. Hyslop’s purpose was to present to council an overall review of the RM of Ritchot’s 2021 financial statements.