What do you get when you bring together a group of nighthawks? A kettle. And that’s what the fans and organizers of the Niverville Nighthawks gathered to celebrate just prior to game time on February 16.

Niverville Service to Seniors and the local Girl Guides teamed up this year to give a few local seniors an early visit from Santa. 

Niverville Collegiate’s Varsity Boys basketball came in second place at last weekend’s annual John Kipe Classic. 

Just a snowball’s throw from St. Adolphe along Highway 200, a new world record is taking shape. Inspired by the popularity of their fall corn maze, A Maze in Corn is working hard at stretching out their season by creating one of the most spectacular winter playgrounds in the world, including a potentially world-record-shattering snow maze.

A local Niverville dance company is offering a new program for adults who are looking to dip their toes into the world of ballet. 

An exciting announcement echoed from the lower chambers of the Winnipeg Legislature on Thursday, December 13—a message that may well be among the gladdest tidings heard by businesses and residents in the RM of Ritchot this year, not to mention a dozen other rural municipalities around the City of Winnipeg. The news? High-speed fibre-optic internet is one step closer to becoming a reality.

The Manitoba Electoral Divisions Boundaries Commission released their final report on Friday, December 14, after a months-long review process. As part of that process, Niverville’s provincial riding has changed. Beginning with the next provincial election, Niverville will join a new electoral division with the RM of Ritchot and the RM of Springfield.

For the past five years, Lesley Gaudry’s office at the RM of Ritchot has been a hub of activity. As Community Economic Development Officer (CEDO), she’s acted as communicator, networker, researcher, and facilitator of economic development for the municipality. She’s worked alongside council, the Chamber of Commerce, local business owners, and municipal staff.

Niverville Elementary School is getting into the Christmas spirit with their holiday production of A Bear-y Merry Holiday. The play will run on December 18–19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Niverville Community Fellowship church.

In the spirit of interactive dialogue, the RM of Ritchot held a series of open houses in each of their five communities in the first weeks of December. Three topics were presented for discussion: the recreation master plan, improved internet services, and the Ritchot Connect app which will provide better communication between the RM office and residents.