Local News Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Local News Apr 17, 2026 Province Announces Highway 311 Funding and Transfer of Ownership On April 17, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Lisa Naylor paid a personal visit to Niverville to make a big provincial funding announcement. Local News Apr 16, 2026 Ritchot’s Council Presents Budget 2026 The RM of Ritchot presented their new budget on Wednesday, April 15, with council voting unanimously to accept it. The financial plan proposes slightly increased spending while maintaining last year’s property tax mill rate. Local News Apr 14, 2026 Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba Kicks Off 2026 Awareness Walk As the last remnants of winter fade, the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba (ASM) is encouraging everyone to get outside and walk—more specifically, to walk in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s. Local News Apr 13, 2026 Niverville Businesses Honoured with Annual Chamber Awards On April 10, the Niverville Chamber of Commerce hosted its biggest event of the year: the annual general meeting and awards night gala. The event saw four very deserving business and individuals honoured with awards. Local News Apr 09, 2026 RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit Visits NHS In an effort to promote education about keeping young people safe, the RCMP have been sending officers from the Internet Child Exploitation team to high schools throughout the province. Local News Apr 08, 2026 School Division Hosts Parenting Session on Building Connection with Kids The Hanover School Division is hosting an educational evening for parents and caregivers on April 9. The message, delivered by special guest speaker Bonnie Randall, will focus on techniques for building deeper connections and greater levels of trust with kids. Local News Apr 08, 2026 Ritchot Council Discusses Park, Grocery Store Land, Seniors’ Housing, and Fire Hall The RM of Ritchot’s April 8 council meeting agenda was a busy one, covering a variety of initiatives. Local News Apr 07, 2026 2026 Municipal Election: Open Seats and How to Get Involved Every four years, at election time, municipal governments either go through a shuffle or stay exactly the same, and it’s up to the voter to decide what happens. Local News Apr 03, 2026 Local Law Enforcement Raise Alarm over Rising Rates of Sextortion In recent months, law enforcement in Manitoba has been raising the alarm on rapidly rising reports of sextortion. Equalling concerning is the fact that the victims are often children and youth. Local News Mar 31, 2026 A Labour of Love: Ritchot Builder’s 1929 Essex Earns Top Honours For nearly 50 years, Winnipeg’s World of Wheels show has been an annual tradition among car enthusiasts. This year marked the debut for one Ritchot man whose car drove away with not one but two esteemed titles. Local News Mar 31, 2026 Centennial Event to Commemorate Mennonite Exodus from Manitoba to Paraguay This year marks the one hundredth anniversary since Manitoba Mennonites left to seek cultural freedom half a world away in Chaco, Paraguay. In honour of the momentous event, the Chortitz Church Committee is hosting a commemorative gathering at the Chortitz Heritage Church in Randolph on April 12. Local News Mar 26, 2026 Manitoba Budget to Reduce Grocery Costs and Offer Other Direct Savings Manitoba’s Finance Minister, Adrien Sala, introduced the upcoming year’s budget on March 24. The financial plan is said to focus on creating good jobs, lowering the cost of living, and finding new ways to improve the healthcare system. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Given the dramatic spike in the price of gasoline in recent weeks, would you be more likely to consider an EV for your next vehicle purchase? Choices Yes. EV technology interests me and it would be a relief not to have to worry so much about price volatility. * No. I have concerns about the practicality of EVs and prefer to stick with a gas-powered vehicle, even if it costs more to operate. * Vote Have a more nuanced opinion? Leave us a comment below: * By submitting a comment, you acknowledge that your feedback may be printed in a future edition of The Citizen. All responses will be anonymous unless signed by the writer. Signed comments are more likely to be published. Cell Number Comment
Local News Apr 17, 2026 Province Announces Highway 311 Funding and Transfer of Ownership On April 17, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Lisa Naylor paid a personal visit to Niverville to make a big provincial funding announcement.
Local News Apr 16, 2026 Ritchot’s Council Presents Budget 2026 The RM of Ritchot presented their new budget on Wednesday, April 15, with council voting unanimously to accept it. The financial plan proposes slightly increased spending while maintaining last year’s property tax mill rate.
Local News Apr 14, 2026 Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba Kicks Off 2026 Awareness Walk As the last remnants of winter fade, the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba (ASM) is encouraging everyone to get outside and walk—more specifically, to walk in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s.
Local News Apr 13, 2026 Niverville Businesses Honoured with Annual Chamber Awards On April 10, the Niverville Chamber of Commerce hosted its biggest event of the year: the annual general meeting and awards night gala. The event saw four very deserving business and individuals honoured with awards.
Local News Apr 09, 2026 RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit Visits NHS In an effort to promote education about keeping young people safe, the RCMP have been sending officers from the Internet Child Exploitation team to high schools throughout the province.
Local News Apr 08, 2026 School Division Hosts Parenting Session on Building Connection with Kids The Hanover School Division is hosting an educational evening for parents and caregivers on April 9. The message, delivered by special guest speaker Bonnie Randall, will focus on techniques for building deeper connections and greater levels of trust with kids.
Local News Apr 08, 2026 Ritchot Council Discusses Park, Grocery Store Land, Seniors’ Housing, and Fire Hall The RM of Ritchot’s April 8 council meeting agenda was a busy one, covering a variety of initiatives.
Local News Apr 07, 2026 2026 Municipal Election: Open Seats and How to Get Involved Every four years, at election time, municipal governments either go through a shuffle or stay exactly the same, and it’s up to the voter to decide what happens.
Local News Apr 03, 2026 Local Law Enforcement Raise Alarm over Rising Rates of Sextortion In recent months, law enforcement in Manitoba has been raising the alarm on rapidly rising reports of sextortion. Equalling concerning is the fact that the victims are often children and youth.
Local News Mar 31, 2026 A Labour of Love: Ritchot Builder’s 1929 Essex Earns Top Honours For nearly 50 years, Winnipeg’s World of Wheels show has been an annual tradition among car enthusiasts. This year marked the debut for one Ritchot man whose car drove away with not one but two esteemed titles.
Local News Mar 31, 2026 Centennial Event to Commemorate Mennonite Exodus from Manitoba to Paraguay This year marks the one hundredth anniversary since Manitoba Mennonites left to seek cultural freedom half a world away in Chaco, Paraguay. In honour of the momentous event, the Chortitz Church Committee is hosting a commemorative gathering at the Chortitz Heritage Church in Randolph on April 12.
Local News Mar 26, 2026 Manitoba Budget to Reduce Grocery Costs and Offer Other Direct Savings Manitoba’s Finance Minister, Adrien Sala, introduced the upcoming year’s budget on March 24. The financial plan is said to focus on creating good jobs, lowering the cost of living, and finding new ways to improve the healthcare system.
