Local News Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Local News Jan 20, 2026 Farmers’ Market Dream Sprouts in Niverville For more than a year, the gears have been turning to create a permanent farmers’ market in Niverville. If all goes as planned, the market will be an annual summer event beginning in 2026. Local News Jan 12, 2026 Province Rolls Out Digital Health Cards As previously promised by the provincial government, 2026 has kicked off with the rollout of a digital health card initiative. It’s one more way, the province says, to make healthcare more accessible. Local News Jan 12, 2026 Annual Business Expo Returns with New Name, New Features For the third year running, business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators from around the province are invited to meet under one roof in the rural southeast for a day of networking, inspiration, and learning. Local News Jan 08, 2026 An Army of Kindness: Celebrating Senior Volunteers Niverville Service to Seniors boasts a plethora of programs created specifically for older residents. Few stop to acknowledge, though, that it takes an army of volunteers to make this programming work, and the majority of them are themselves seasoned individuals. Local News May 23, 2022 Niverville HUB Branch Set to Move to Larger Office The Niverville branch of HUB International will soon be moving its insurance office to a larger location. Local News May 20, 2022 More Niverville Streets to Benefit from Tree-Planting Initiative Residents of Niverville are about to notice a lot more green over the coming weeks. On Saturday, May 28, 60 new trees will be planted along four streets: St. Georges, Kipling, Kirkland, and Hawthorne. Local News May 20, 2022 Ritchot Council Denies Dog Breeder’s Request to Expand Operation In 2018, a dog breeder’s request to open a business in the RM of Ritchot became a source of public outcry, but only after council had approved the operation. The concern revolved around the philosophy that, as long as animal shelters are overrun with unwanted dogs, it may not be wise for breeders to be given free license to bring more into the system. Local News May 19, 2022 Niverville Mayor Plans to Run for Third Term For the past 18 years, Niverville Mayor Myron Dyck has occupied a seat in council chambers. The first 10 years were served as a councillor, and the final eight he has fulfilled as head of council. Local News May 19, 2022 Niverville Budget Paves Path for Community Improvements The Town of Niverville’s 2022 budget is replete with details about how this year’s tax dollars will be put to use. Local News May 18, 2022 Niverville Dog Park Gets New Leash on Life Our region’s furry, four-legged residents will soon be enjoying a leash-free run at Niverville’s new and improved dog park thanks to community champions like local business RuffMutts, the Town of Niverville, and the provincial government. Local News May 18, 2022 New Four-Way Stop in IDC Met with Mixed Opinions Residents and visitors who drive through Île-des-Chênes are viewing a new four-way stop with both hope and scepticism. The major intersection of Dumaine and Old PTH 59, once only a two-stop, officially became a four-way stop on May 12. The change is intended to provide an added level of safety. Local News May 17, 2022 RCMP Reports Crime Down in Ritchot A 2021 year-end report provided by Sargant Guy Landreville of the St. Pierre RCMP detachment indicates that, in general, crime in the RM of Ritchot saw a significant decline from the year before. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Are you concerned about the size, scale, and energy and water usage of the proposed data centre in Île-des-Chênes? Choices Yes. The massive scale of the facility and its impact on our natural resources should be a matter of great consequence for locals. * No. The economic and technological benefits outweigh worries about the potential use of local resources. * 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 Jan 20, 2026 Farmers’ Market Dream Sprouts in Niverville For more than a year, the gears have been turning to create a permanent farmers’ market in Niverville. If all goes as planned, the market will be an annual summer event beginning in 2026.
Local News Jan 12, 2026 Province Rolls Out Digital Health Cards As previously promised by the provincial government, 2026 has kicked off with the rollout of a digital health card initiative. It’s one more way, the province says, to make healthcare more accessible.
Local News Jan 12, 2026 Annual Business Expo Returns with New Name, New Features For the third year running, business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators from around the province are invited to meet under one roof in the rural southeast for a day of networking, inspiration, and learning.
Local News Jan 08, 2026 An Army of Kindness: Celebrating Senior Volunteers Niverville Service to Seniors boasts a plethora of programs created specifically for older residents. Few stop to acknowledge, though, that it takes an army of volunteers to make this programming work, and the majority of them are themselves seasoned individuals.
Local News May 23, 2022 Niverville HUB Branch Set to Move to Larger Office The Niverville branch of HUB International will soon be moving its insurance office to a larger location.
Local News May 20, 2022 More Niverville Streets to Benefit from Tree-Planting Initiative Residents of Niverville are about to notice a lot more green over the coming weeks. On Saturday, May 28, 60 new trees will be planted along four streets: St. Georges, Kipling, Kirkland, and Hawthorne.
Local News May 20, 2022 Ritchot Council Denies Dog Breeder’s Request to Expand Operation In 2018, a dog breeder’s request to open a business in the RM of Ritchot became a source of public outcry, but only after council had approved the operation. The concern revolved around the philosophy that, as long as animal shelters are overrun with unwanted dogs, it may not be wise for breeders to be given free license to bring more into the system.
Local News May 19, 2022 Niverville Mayor Plans to Run for Third Term For the past 18 years, Niverville Mayor Myron Dyck has occupied a seat in council chambers. The first 10 years were served as a councillor, and the final eight he has fulfilled as head of council.
Local News May 19, 2022 Niverville Budget Paves Path for Community Improvements The Town of Niverville’s 2022 budget is replete with details about how this year’s tax dollars will be put to use.
Local News May 18, 2022 Niverville Dog Park Gets New Leash on Life Our region’s furry, four-legged residents will soon be enjoying a leash-free run at Niverville’s new and improved dog park thanks to community champions like local business RuffMutts, the Town of Niverville, and the provincial government.
Local News May 18, 2022 New Four-Way Stop in IDC Met with Mixed Opinions Residents and visitors who drive through Île-des-Chênes are viewing a new four-way stop with both hope and scepticism. The major intersection of Dumaine and Old PTH 59, once only a two-stop, officially became a four-way stop on May 12. The change is intended to provide an added level of safety.
Local News May 17, 2022 RCMP Reports Crime Down in Ritchot A 2021 year-end report provided by Sargant Guy Landreville of the St. Pierre RCMP detachment indicates that, in general, crime in the RM of Ritchot saw a significant decline from the year before.
