Perhaps no other subject dominated Niverville’s coffee shops and water coolers in 2016 than the question of when and how Niverville would begin the transition to town water—and who would pay for it. 

In late December, Ken Krahn found himself in the Tim Hortons parking lot and thirsty for a good cup of joe. The lights were on and the lot full of cars, but the sign on the door still read “Opening Soon.”  

Applications are now being accepted for the Canada Summer Jobs Program. 

On December 15, members of Niverville Fire and EMS arrived at the Niverville Elementary School and surprised Grade 3 student Calysta Guenette with a Nintendo DS. Following the fire department’s classroom presentations during Fire Safety Week in October, students were encouraged to enter a contest to win the Nintendos. Calysta’s contest form was one of several drawn by the Office of the Fire Commissioner. 

The success of an upstart development in New Bothwell is demonstrating that the southeast region continues to be a destination of choice for new homebuyers. 

A couple of defensive zone breakdowns cost the Niverville Nighthawks on Wednesday night at the CRRC as they fell 5–3 to the Neepawa Titans in a seesaw affair. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 12–8–1.

With the big changes happening at the west end of Niverville, residents have reason to be excited. Many residents have been looking forward to the Shell gas station and Tim Hortons since the day of their announcement. 

It’s January and winter is here. After the late arrival of snow in December, it’s hard to deny that driving has become more risky—and for the adventurers among us, more thrilling. No matter the thrill of the conditions, winter driving has more collisions than any other season. Manitoba Public Insurance’s Collision Statistics report for 2015 shows that one-third of all accidents occur in December, January, and February. 

As a new year begins, new projects are taking shape in the RM of Ritchot. The municipality and its Community Development Committee (CDC) have determined that its communities are deserving of improvements to infrastructure and programming.  

There are few things more satisfying than a warm crackling fire on a chilly winter day. A dog, a hearth, and a lively dancing flame brings to mind an idyllic spot to put your feet up and relax with the family. Christmas traditions also centre around fireplaces. It’s the best place to hang stockings and the preferred mode for the Jolly Old Man to deliver his parcels.