On Tuesday, July 23, Niverville’s town council turned down an application by Canna Cabana to open a cannabis retail outlet on Bronstone Drive. Council’s vote was split 3–2 against the proposal.

On July 20, Bill and Roselyn Redekop celebrated 56 years of marriage—and they have a big story to tell of life and love and all that goes with it. So much so that they published a book in 2010 called Our Story, a biography intended to bear witness to their shared life for the sake of their children, grandchildren, and the future generations to come.

While most teenagers spend their summers playing Madden NFL, 15-year-old Odin Peterson of Niverville travelled across the country to represent Football Manitoba on its U16 team in a cross-country tournament.

A public hearing was held at the Heritage Centre on Tuesday, July 23 to discuss a conditional use application by cannabis retailer Canna Cabana to open for business at 349 Bronstone Drive in Niverville. Approximately 60 residents filled council chambers to speak to the issue or simply witness the results.

On July 23, council held an eventful evening of public hearings at the Niverville Heritage Centre. A full house of residents showed up to listen in on and speak to three conditional use hearings and other matters of interest on the agenda. 

As he prepares for the U.S. Men’s Amateur Golf Championship in August, Niverville’s Colwyn Abgrall has added another title to his name: 2019 Manitoba Men’s Amateur Golf Champion.

Maddie Thompson of Niverville has her sights set on a career in architecture, and an assignment from her Grade Twelve art class has her on her way.

Niverville Nighthawks earned a massive 6–1 win over the Winnipeg Freeze on Saturday evening to boost their playoff chances. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place by a three-point lead in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 28–24–4.

After 12 years and a successful run, the Imagine Mental Health Matters team is moving on. The organization, founded by Mona Stott of Niverville, achieved what they set out to do and more, working to eradicate the stigma attached to mental health disease and suicide.

To help mark Niverville’s fiftieth year since incorporation, the Niverville Communities in Bloom (NCIB) committee is hosting the Better Gnomes and Garden Tours on Saturday, July 27 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.