The Town of Niverville has recently added an extra dash of fun and whimsy to Hespeler Park. The nearly $400,000 play park is situated immediately next to the splash pad and provides a variety of interactive activities.

Ritchot council met for a public meeting on the evening of August 21 to discuss a variety of items on their agenda.

At a regular public hearing held on the evening of August 20, Niverville council held a vote regarding the possibility of cannabis retail. The question posed to council members by CAO Eric King queried whether a plebiscite should be held in the Town of Niverville on Tuesday, November 26.

Niverville council met on August 20 for a regular public meeting. Items on the agenda included a proposal to invest in a wastewater treatment plant that would provide for the needs of the community for years to come.

On August 9, a group of local volunteers gathered at the airport in Winnipeg to welcome some of Niverville’s newest residents. The family of three was exhausted but overjoyed—their harrowing journey on the run had finally ended.

Local artist Melissa Jean was born right here in southeastern Manitoba, but her work is currently on display in galleries across Canada, not to mention hanging in the homes of art lovers around the world.

Getting around Niverville this week is going to be a bit more complicated than usual, due to two days of scheduled work at the CP railway crossing on Main Street. The crossing will close at 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20 and reopen at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21.

Over the last two summers, Niverville teenager B’Elanna Piasta’s Frozen Yummies trailer has become a regular sight around town. No doubt many have wondered how this young woman got her start selling ice cream from the back of a DIY bike trailer.

Niverville’s Fire and Emergency Services Department is once again offering to install free smoke alarms. The offer is earmarked for those who live in older homes with battery-only alarms, as opposed to newer builds which come with hard-wired alarm systems.

Five Niverville seniors made a special appearance at the Niverville fire hall on August 13 to thank local fire and emergency service volunteers for their commitment to the community. On behalf of the seniors’ lunch program, coordinator Susan Bergmann presented a cheque for $7,100 to assist the fire team in the purchase of a new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).