Local News Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Local News Mar 17, 2026 Providence Slashes Budget While Building New Revenue It would be an understatement to say the past two years have been challenging for Providence University College. Local News Mar 16, 2026 Joy Smith Foundation Illuminates Hope at Gala On March 12, hundreds of supporters filled the banquet hall of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for the annual Joy Smith Foundation (JSF) fundraising gala. Local News Mar 16, 2026 Niverville Reminds Residents of Spring Road Weight Restrictions With temperatures rising, the Town of Niverville is reminding residents that the province will soon announce spring weight restrictions on local roads. These restrictions are set annually as a means to protect infrastructure during the thawing season. Local News Mar 13, 2026 Locals Call for Immediate Action at Dangerous Intersection After years of provincial inaction, some residents of Ste. Agathe are tired of waiting for authorities to improve safety for drivers at the intersection of Highways 75 and 305. In recent days, a petition including nearly 1,000 signatures was presented to MLA Ron Schuler. Local News Nov 22, 2022 Navigating Grief and Loss During the Holidays Experiencing grief can be awkward, painful, and lonely. It can be tempting to want to pause grief—or even pause celebrating the holidays—altogether. Local News Nov 22, 2022 Proposed Land Annexation Would Double Size of Niverville On November 21, Niverville’s town council released information regarding a proposal that, if approved, will significantly increase the community’s land holdings, helping to pave the way for future expansion. Local News Nov 21, 2022 Local Tattoo Artist Seeks to Break Stereotypes Pokes on You is one of Niverville’s newest businesses, and owner Brianna Marchand is ready to share her passion for body art with the community she loves so much. Local News Nov 17, 2022 Bigger, Better Off-Leash Dog Park Ready in 2023 Niverville and area pet owners have waited a long time for the return of their beloved off-leash dog park. The wait isn’t over yet, but the end may finally be in sight. Local News Nov 17, 2022 Legislation Sets Higher Accessibility Standards to Aid Disabled Beginning January 1, 2023, a new set of codes will come into effect which should help improve life for those with accessibility challenges. Local News Nov 16, 2022 Local Fatality a Preventable Tragedy Tim Kleinsasser was a 60-year-old father of eight and a member of the Crystal Springs Hutterite colony near Ste. Agathe. To his friends both on and off the colony, Tim had a personality that is best described as larger than life. Local News Nov 13, 2022 Schuler Will Seek Re-Election in Springfield-Ritchot MLA Ron Schuler is pleased to announce that he will once again be running to represent the riding of Springfield-Ritchot when the next general election is called in Manitoba. Local News Nov 11, 2022 Public Transit Opportunities Being Explored for Entire Rural Southeast Igniting connections is the theme of a new initiative recently created which will explore the feasibility of a public transit system that services the entire rural southeast. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Has the case involving former teacher Braeden Martens's sexual assault charges affected your trust in the school system’s ability to protect students? Choices Yes. This incident raises big questions about how teachers are hired in Manitoba. * No. Despite this disturbing case, the system largely does a good job of vetting teachers. * 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 Mar 17, 2026 Providence Slashes Budget While Building New Revenue It would be an understatement to say the past two years have been challenging for Providence University College.
Local News Mar 16, 2026 Joy Smith Foundation Illuminates Hope at Gala On March 12, hundreds of supporters filled the banquet hall of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for the annual Joy Smith Foundation (JSF) fundraising gala.
Local News Mar 16, 2026 Niverville Reminds Residents of Spring Road Weight Restrictions With temperatures rising, the Town of Niverville is reminding residents that the province will soon announce spring weight restrictions on local roads. These restrictions are set annually as a means to protect infrastructure during the thawing season.
Local News Mar 13, 2026 Locals Call for Immediate Action at Dangerous Intersection After years of provincial inaction, some residents of Ste. Agathe are tired of waiting for authorities to improve safety for drivers at the intersection of Highways 75 and 305. In recent days, a petition including nearly 1,000 signatures was presented to MLA Ron Schuler.
Local News Nov 22, 2022 Navigating Grief and Loss During the Holidays Experiencing grief can be awkward, painful, and lonely. It can be tempting to want to pause grief—or even pause celebrating the holidays—altogether.
Local News Nov 22, 2022 Proposed Land Annexation Would Double Size of Niverville On November 21, Niverville’s town council released information regarding a proposal that, if approved, will significantly increase the community’s land holdings, helping to pave the way for future expansion.
Local News Nov 21, 2022 Local Tattoo Artist Seeks to Break Stereotypes Pokes on You is one of Niverville’s newest businesses, and owner Brianna Marchand is ready to share her passion for body art with the community she loves so much.
Local News Nov 17, 2022 Bigger, Better Off-Leash Dog Park Ready in 2023 Niverville and area pet owners have waited a long time for the return of their beloved off-leash dog park. The wait isn’t over yet, but the end may finally be in sight.
Local News Nov 17, 2022 Legislation Sets Higher Accessibility Standards to Aid Disabled Beginning January 1, 2023, a new set of codes will come into effect which should help improve life for those with accessibility challenges.
Local News Nov 16, 2022 Local Fatality a Preventable Tragedy Tim Kleinsasser was a 60-year-old father of eight and a member of the Crystal Springs Hutterite colony near Ste. Agathe. To his friends both on and off the colony, Tim had a personality that is best described as larger than life.
Local News Nov 13, 2022 Schuler Will Seek Re-Election in Springfield-Ritchot MLA Ron Schuler is pleased to announce that he will once again be running to represent the riding of Springfield-Ritchot when the next general election is called in Manitoba.
Local News Nov 11, 2022 Public Transit Opportunities Being Explored for Entire Rural Southeast Igniting connections is the theme of a new initiative recently created which will explore the feasibility of a public transit system that services the entire rural southeast.
