On March 20, Ritchot’s council held a public hearing to give second and third reading to a borrowing bylaw which, if approved, would give the green light to a new daycare project in St. Adolphe. Residents filled council chambers to near capacity in anticipation of the vote.

Niverville council met on March 19 to weigh in on a variety of agenda items.

When spending an afternoon with Jean Neufeld, it may not occur to you that this vibrant lady with a sunny disposition just turned the odometer on 100 years. Her quick wit, sharp hearing, and mobility suggest someone 20 years her junior. Her memory, too, is just as sharp as ever, and with a century of experience behind her belt she has many stories to tell.

The Niverville Atom A Clippers ended their season as double champions, following up their Eastman league championship with the Provincial Atom AA title in Portage La Prairie this past weekend.

The Niverville Clippers saw three of their Atom teams win their Eastman championship banners over the past week.

The management and staff of Niverville’s new Dairy Queen Grill and Chill are as excited and ready for their March 18 opening as the many local DQ fans who’ve been waiting with bated breath. On Monday at 10:30 a.m., they will officially open for business.

Following a review of applications, the Hanover School Division board has awarded the position of Niverville High School vice-principal to Graham Sereda, a senior years teacher at Niverville Collegiate Institute (NCI). Sereda will work alongside the recently appointed principal, Kimberly Funk. 

March 8 marked the second annual Niverville Health Foundation and Firefighters Ball. The fundraising event provides the public with a fun evening out while creating an opportunity to make a charitable donation to local healthcare and fire service needs.

The Niverville Chamber of Commerce held their annual general meeting on the evening of Thursday, March 7, where they announced the winners of their annual award

The Niverville Nighthawks have won their second straight game after a big 5–2 victory over the Winnipeg Blues on the road on Tuesday evening. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 25–22–4.