The Niverville Northstars is a name not often recollected in local hockey history, overshadowed by the Clippers, but the Northstars were a force to be reckoned with back in the mid-1980s, and according to many of the team’s former players that success can be largely attributed to the coach, Brian McNaughton.

Residents of the RM of Ritchot will soon see utility rates rise as much as 56 percent over three years, according to a proposal put forward by council. The increases are notably higher than the rate of current inflation.

An internal investigation has concluded that an on-duty RCMP officer may have committed an offence related to a collision at a local intersection.

As we approach the halfway point of the season, the Winnipeg Jets continue to search for their identity. Games have been sparse throughout January, with six home games being rescheduled due to provincial public health orders.

Niverville’s new Junior A hockey team officially has a name: the Niverville Nighthawks. The decision comes after an extensive public engagement process that, according to the team, resulted in an outpouring of positive community feedback.

It was May of 2019 when Manitoba began the process of allowing legal cannabis sales. Since that time, there have been many twists and turns on the way to Niverville getting a cannabis retailer of its own.

Canada Post will open their new location at 41 Main Street in Niverville at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, January 24. In preparation for the move, the post office will close on Friday, January 22 at 12:00 p.m.

After 29 years in business in southeastern Manitoba, enVision’s Eastman Recycling Services (ERS) will be closing its doors.

Visitors to the CRRC this winter may have noticed a shop open on the main floor. Kyle Johanson, owner of Pembina Source for Sports in Winnipeg but a resident of Niverville, has opened the new location to bring some essential products and services closer to home.

The U16A Eastman Heat ringette team recently wrapped up a particularly successful season. After winning their Provincials in overtime, they qualified to represent Manitoba at the Western Canadian Ringette Championships in Calgary from March 27–30.