With spring in the air, you may find your thoughts drifting to renovations and home improvements. If so, you’re not alone. From March 31 until April 2, the Home Inspirations Show in Niverville will showcase what our many local companies have to offer. The show will take place at the Niverville Heritage Centre. 

It would be nice if solving the problems we see around us were as simple as some would have us believe. It seems there is true bliss in ignorance, in believing that we can find solutions by ignoring complexity and failing to consider all the facts.

Comfort zones—we all have them. Those safe and familiar places we retreat to when we feel overwhelmed or afraid. Comfort zones are necessary for rest and relaxation. They’re healing places to recuperate and regain our balance.

February’s warm weather made for a fun but wet Family Fun Day at the Niverville Arena on Saturday, February 18. The Town of Niverville had built a toboggan hill that boasts plenty of angles for downhill sledding. More than 60 people came out to toboggan, snow paint, and snowshoe.

I’ve had many discussions over the past few years with Winnipeg Jets fans regarding Toby Enstrom. The Swedish defenseman is probably one of the most divisive players on the team. Some think he’s invaluable while others would like to see him shipped out of town for nothing more than a bag of pucks.

Put your skates and winter jackets away, and get your soccer cleats and baseball bats ready! Spring Sport Registration is happening in Niverville on Thursday, March 9, at the south end of the arena from 7:00–8:30 p.m.

On Saturday, February 18, Ste. Agathe held their second annual Winter Classic. About 400 people showed up in the afternoon for a day of playing hockey, making maple syrup on a stick, roasting wieners and smores, and enjoying sleigh rides. The Ste. Agathe school and local daycare got involved by providing treats and planning children’s activities throughout the day. 

The Grande Point Homeowners Association will host their annual Winter Party on Sunday, March 5.

It has been several years since the St. Adolphe Hawks had a team in the Hanover Tache Junior Hockey League. They’re back now, looking to advance to the finals.

On November 6, Niverville opened the gates on its newly upgraded community off-leash dog park, much to the enjoyment of both its two-legged and four-legged patrons.