Aaron Brandt may be only 16 years of age, but the Niverville High School student has already taught himself some valuable lessons in commerce and entrepreneurship. In December 2019, Brandt launched a line of T-shirts and hoodies emblazoned with his own original logo. Two months later, he’s sold more than 100 articles of clothing and sales are picking up steam.

The Hanover School Division has passed its budget for the upcoming school year. The division expects enrollment to increase by 2.5 percent in September, which equals approximately 204 new students.

The role of municipal government has changed considerably over the years. Our local councils were originally assigned the sorts of responsibilities that required local flavour—such as ditches, roads, and drainage.

Niverville’s council met on the morning of March 3 to discuss a variety of items on the town’s agenda. Councillor Chris Wiebe was absent.

As the season draws to a close, the Red River Rage are looking back at an exciting season, which was full of ups and downs, highs and lows.

On March 1, a group of Grade Ten students from Niverville High School met up with a group of Niverville Middle School Grade Six students at St. Adolphe’s Friendship Trail to help teach them about natural resources and ecosystems.

Prior to this year’s trade deadlines, Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff boosted the team’s defensive depth by acquiring veteran defender Dylan DeMelo in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2020 NHL entry draft.

With Clipper Ice Sports entering the final stretch of the 2019–20 season, the various minor hockey teams in Niverville and Ste. Agathe are buzzing from a busy month.

Stories help. Sharing our stories is an action we can take to bring us closer together during social distancing. At a time when we're forced to connect virtually or not at all, the intentionally vulnerable authenticity of sharing our families’ experiences helps build community. So read along as The Citizen presents the experiences of some local families who are practicing social distancing or isolation during the current COVID-19 public health crisis.

As part of a plan to improve flood prevention measures south of Winnipeg, the RM of Ritchot and Town of Niverville are receiving approximately $95,500 worth of new equipment. In total, about $2 million is being dispersed amongst the 13 municipalities that make up the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region.