Unless you’ve seen the process of sorting recyclables firsthand, you can’t fully appreciate what goes on behind the scenes. On September 10, members of Niverville council and town staff took a personal tour of the SMILE of St. Malo Inc. recycling depot.

For 23 years, Helen Schapansky was a teacher at Niverville Collegiate, working with students from Grade Five to Grade Ten and spending most of her time teaching in her favourite subject area—math. She also enjoyed coaching Grade Seven girls basketball for several years.

New economic initiatives are underway in the RM of Ritchot, and the news is being welcomed by local business owners, potential investors, and residents alike. On September 11, Mayor Chris Ewen unveiled details of the initiatives to attendees of the Ritchot Chamber of Commerce Open for Business networking mixer.

If there’s one thing that can be said of the magnificent red barn that beckons from the corner of Highways 311 and 200, it’s that exciting new things are always happening there.

On Sunday, September 8, residents of Niverville poured into Hespeler Park to mark the fiftieth anniversary since the town’s incorporation back in 1969. The day drew a large crowd that is estimated to have been about 1,500 people, and no doubt the warm weather and sunshine contributed to the event’s success. 

Manitoba’s forty-second general election, held on September 10, is in the books, and Premier Brian Pallister’s Progressive Conservatives have won a second majority government. Unofficial tallies as of Tuesday night peg the seat counts at 36 for the PCs, 18 for the NDP, and 3 for the Manitoba Liberals.

Niverville High School is entering its second week of classes and students and staff are settling into new routines. But what about the rest of the community? Many people around town have been looking at the impressive new building and wondering when they’ll have an opportunity to explore inside.

Adrien Dumesnil is a third generation Ste. Agathe resident who has never longed to live anywhere other than his beloved hometown. At 86 years of age, he enjoys his suite at the Chalet Ste. Agathe seniors residence where he receives regular visits and phone calls from his five daughters, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Looking at our slate of candidates for the new Springfield-Ritchot constituency, I’m encouraged. Regardless of our political leanings, we are blessed by a group that seems to be passionate and engaged. As a typical Tory stronghold, this hasn’t always been the case. Having better choices can only lead to better discussion.

Every year, a group of local men gather for their annual Masters tournament. The 2019 event was the seventeenth year of this long and proud tradition.