Danielle Tkachyk of Niverville recently received the PAL Young Achiever of the Year award for her work in the insurance industry. On November 19, the Insurance Business Awards (IBA), a Canadian initiative to recognize leading companies and professionals, held their annual event virtually and recognized the top performers in the insurance industry across several key categories.

On December 2, the provincial government announced new remote learning expectations for Manitobans. For many parents and educators, the news brings welcome clarity in a time of confusion.

In late November, Niverville’s town council and staff met for their annual planning session. In 2021, the town intends to take on major capital projects that will change the landscape of Niverville significantly.

In the last week, it’s become clear that Manitoba’s COVID-19 case numbers have begun to stabilize—but the goal is still to reduce those numbers. The provincial government has therefore announced that the current public health orders will be extended until January 8, 2021.

I have read your article about the “Friendship Trail” in St. Adolphe and I really wanted to see it for myself. I have lived in St. Adolphe my whole life, more specifically near the dike which leads to the Pierre Delorme Bridge. There has always been somewhat of a trail in that area, but for the couple to transform it into a beautiful walkway is great for the town.

As we head into December, the Town of Niverville wants to remind its residents about its snow route parking ban.

As our healthcare and political leaders cast doubts on the chances of people holding holiday gatherings this year, public morale appears to be wearing thin. Symptoms of our collective exhaustion include: the ubiquitous conflicts on social media, vitriolic comments on news stories about the pandemic, and anti-mask protests.

On December 1, the Board of Governors of Providence University College and Theological Seminary announced its new President. Dr. Kenton C. Anderson will take over the position following David Johnson’s semi-retirement on June 1, 2021.

Home-based businesses are on the rise in our current economy, fostered by both the work-from-home atmosphere fostered during the COVID-19 pandemic and the overall rise of the self-employed or those employed by the gig economy pre-pandemic.

The airspace over Hespeler Park is about to bring some big thrills for kids enrolled in this year’s adventure camp, hosted by Niverville Recreation. On Tuesday, August 20, a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CC-130H Hercules will circle the sky over the park and drop a parachute team of the 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron, based out of 17 Wing Winnipeg.