A local developer, Ray Dowse of Westside Properties Inc., has collaborated with a local company, Bristal Hauling, to bring an innovative new waste collection method to Niverville: underground waste receptables.

The Niverville Panthers, with a 5–1 win over Gabrielle Roy in mid-October, earned the honour of representing Zone 13 at the Provincial A–AAA High School Soccer Championships, held October 18–19 in Minnedosa.

The multiuse event centre in Île-des-Chênes has a new look, along with a new name.

Cindy and Cristabelle are goats—but they’re not just any goats. These two little critters live at the Lil’ Steps Wellness Farm in St. Malo, Manitoba and recently made their debut in a children’s book called Cindy and Cristabelle’s Big Scare.

Upon meeting Chicken Chef’s new owners, one can’t help but feel the infectious nature of their passion and drive for this staple restaurant. The brother and sister team of Tim and Laura Mulvena, as well as Tim’s brother-in-law Carl Pottinger, are more than just excited as they expand their Chicken Chef franchise ownership into Niverville.

Niverville’s council held a brief meeting on Tuesday, October 22 to cover a short list of agenda items. Mayor Myron Dyck was not in attendance.

A new year has begun for the Red River Rage, the local ringette club which has seven teams competing this year. All of the teams play out of the arenas in Niverville and Ste. Agathe, but the players come from such communities as Niverville, St. Adolphe, Morris, and St. Jean. The Rage has teams for girls of all ages, from beginners to those who are in their late teens.

Canada has elected a new federal government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will return to Ottawa for a second term, this time leading a minority government.

Today is Election Day in Canada, and the polls will be open until 8:30 p.m. To find out where to vote, visit the Elections Canada website (see below) and enter your postal code. The Citizen encourages everyone to get out and vote.

It’s been over a year since The Citizen covered a story on project-based learning (PBL) at the Niverville High School (NHS). At the time, at least one student and a good number of parents chose to speak out regarding their disappointment in the school’s one-track mode of teaching for students in Grade Nine and Ten.