It’s been exactly 150 years since the first wave of Mennonites arrived in Manitoba back in 1874. Over the course of the next few years, around 7,000 of these people of faith left imperial Russia on the promise of religious freedom and military exemption overseas.

Around 60 film crew descended on the town of Niverville this week to shoot the made-for-Hallmark movie Hanukkah on the Rocks.

On August 23, Trevor Lux of Niverville released his new music video, filmed close to home in Hespeler Park—and the song is a cover of a popular song from the 1960s that Lux feels is just as relevant today as it was back then.

This August, Jordan St. Cyr will perform his first hometown show since 2017. Not only is he excited to play in Niverville after being away for a couple of years, but he’s also pleased to be performing with Winnipeg legend Steve Bell, who St. Cyr calls “the quintessential artist.”

It’s been close to 65 years since famed photographer Hans Sipma called Niverville home, but a few memories still linger. They include his paper route, his home on the north side of town, and his frequent visits to the principal’s office at the Niverville Elementary School.

The RM of Ritchot’s recreation team is launching a range of summer activities for 2024, including live music and movies in the park.