Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Ever tried to explain to the kids how their supper got from the farm to their plate? The Bruce D. Campbell Farm & Food Discovery Centre (FFDC) is an interactive tour facility created to educate adults and children of all ages about food, farming, and sustainability. 

The Niverville Nighthawks battled with the Dauphin Kings on Hockey Fights Cancer night and came out victorious with a thrilling 2–1 win in overtime. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 15–9–1.

Our health system is on life support, and the prognosis is unknown. Much like with patients themselves, it’s not always clear what the problem is. But there is a problem. We are not well, so we ask doctors, nurses, and other professionals to help. Sometimes the answer is straightforward, with a prescription issued and the malady kept at bay. Other times, experimentation and tests are required to determine the cause of our sickness.

Spring is upon us, and for most our annual spring cleaning is underway. We once again open windows, closet doors, dresser drawers, and storage bins, using the fresh air as motivation to take stock of all the stuff that has accumulated over the past year. We attempt to rid ourselves of the unwanted and unnecessary clutter by sifting through and sorting these into organized piles of what to keep, what to toss, and what to give away.

Lately I’ve been on a fitness craze, going to different classes three or four times during the week, plus walking the dogs every day and doing spring yardwork. To say the least, it has been very busy this spring.

As the new golf season gets underway, Old Drovers Run (ODR) in Niverville is being seen through fresh eyes. Brendan Baldwin was hired this spring to serve as the course’s PGA Professional and Operations Manager.

A graduating Niverville student has been selected to join Providence University College’s men’s volleyball program in the fall.

Atticus is in Grade Two at Niverville Elementary School and is part of Prairie Soul Dance Company’s competitive program. He trains four days a week in ballet, jazz, tap, Broadway, creative worship, hip hop, musical theatre, and the performing arts. Atticus recently participated in the Southeastern Manitoba Festival, where a number of his routines were awarded the honour of Highest Mark and Adjudicator’s Choice. Other hobbies include acrobatics, music, and playing outside.

Goalies are a strange breed of hockey player. They willingly put themselves in front of 100 miles-per-hour slapshots and have more idiosyncrasies than any other athlete I can think of. They are creatures of habit and develop strong relationships with their goalposts and crease. 

The Otterburne Curling Club has received a donation of $2,000 from BSI Insurance, money which the club says will be used for needed upgrades. The club, which has operated in the community since the 1950s, will upgrade the washrooms to ensure that they are wheelchair-accessible.