The Niverville Clippers have been awarded the honour of hosting the 2024 Hockey Manitoba Provincials, presented by Cargill, for both the U15 and U18 age levels. The tournaments will be taking place March 1–3 and March 8–10 respectively, in Ste Agathe.

As Patrik Laine and the Winnipeg Jets prepare to head to his native country of Finland for their two-day NHL global series against the struggling Florida Panthers, their fans are facing a bit of uncertainty.

A Niverville artist has recently had a new piece installed in the village centre plaza of Sage Creek. Darren Sakwi’s sculpture, “Sky Spirit,” was installed on October 15 in the plaza off Highway 59 in southern Winnipeg.

Within the course of a few short weeks, three local businesses were hit with eerily similar break-ins. In all cases, the method of entry was the same: a pickup truck rammed through the front of the building. Their target also appeared to be the same: ATM machines.

The old Hydro building along Main Street in Niverville has been sold to the Steinbach-based Southeast Veterinary Clinic, pending the finalization of a few legalities.

On October 26, Ritchot’s newly elected council gathered for an inauguration ceremony, launching the mayor and four councillors into a new four-year term. This event followed on the heels of a municipal election which concluded with councillors Ron Mamchuk and Shane Pelletier regaining their seats. Mayor Ewen, councillor Janine Boulanger of Ward 4, and new councillor Curtis Claydon of Ward 3 had been previously re-elected by acclamation.

The Heritage Centre resonated with life and energy on February 10 as hundreds of attendees converged for the Niverville Nighthawks’ second annual fundraising gala. It was an evening chock full of events, including both a silent auction and live auction and a meet-and-greet with the team’s players and coaching staff.

The October 24 trustee election will bring change to local residents in the Seine River and Hanover School Divisions.

Recently reappointed as mayor of the RM of Ritchot, Chris Ewen is getting ready to host his inaugural Scare with the Mayor in Île-des-Chênes.

The third annual Trunk or Treat, in support of the Scorpions Elite Cheer, is happening on Saturday, October 27 in Steinbach.