Chad Eddy of Niverville has recently published his first book, Remember the Gospel. Eddy has been a speaker for more than 15 years and spoken to crowds at Sunday morning services, retreats, and Bible studies.

The end of April 2017 marked a significant moment in Ritchot’s municipal affairs with the sudden resignation of Mayor Jackie Hunt, followed in quick succession by two councillors. The result was the dissolution of the entire council and the calling of a by-election to open up all five seats for re-election. 

Looking back on her resignation, Hunt still firmly believes she made the only decision she could have under the circumstances.

At least one Niverville resident is not happy with town council’s decision to keep library funding to a minimum over the next few years. And given public inquiry over the lack of a community library in recent years, she’s likely not alone.

The name Wiens Furniture has been on the tongues of Manitobans for generations. Four generations, to be exact. On June 20, the Wiens family invited special guests for a sneak preview of the new 5,000-square-foot addition which has been a year and a half in the making. 

“I took piano once when I was six. I wish I would have stuck with it.” That’s a phrase I’ve heard all too often. Fortunately, there’s good news. It’s not too late for you to get involved in music, and it’s not too late for your child.

Mayor hopeful Marianne Curtis believes that, though she’s never held a council seat, she has more than enough experience to bring to the position. Curtis has been a long-time writer for the Dawson Trail Dispatch, which has provided her with insight that comes from years spent in the political arena.

Anytime you organize an outdoor festival in Manitoba, you’re left to the mercy of the weather. This year, the rain fell throughout the entire Friday evening portion of the Niverville Olde Tyme Country Fair. Fortunately, the sun came out on Saturday.

A Niverville man is looking to connect with other stay-at-home dads in the region while at the same time changing the conversation around men who choose to be the primary in-home caregiver during their children’s formative years.

Chris Ewen, well known as the proprietor of the popular Capo Coffee Lounge locations in Île-des-Chênes and Niverville, recently announced that he will seek the Ritchot mayor’s chair in the July 19 by-election.