After more than 40 weeks of anticipation, the winning ace of spades was finally pulled at the Nighthawks’ weekly Chase the Ace fundraiser in the Smitty’s lounge. On Monday, July 28, Joe Strebly of Winnipeg walked away with the final jackpot.

Today’s generation of children are growing up in an unprecedented time of mobile connectivity. Landlines have been virtually eliminated, especially in homes, and cellphones are the number one way that people keep in touch.

In recent weeks, the much-anticipated Cornerstone Café and Deli opened its doors to hungry diners at 511 Main Street in St. Adolphe. So far, the business’s outlet is optimistic. Local resident and restaurant owner Peter Ecker says they’ve seen a steady flow of traffic, both local and Winnipeg-based.

Niverville’s town council convened for a lively public meeting on July 15. Council approved two rezoning requests which have the potential to further residential growth and even make way for a new school if the province deems one necessary.

On July 1, Niverville’s Pizza Pizza restaurant changed hands. While the franchise continues to serve the community from the same location, pizza now only represents half of the restaurant’s offers.

In March of this year, The Citizen explored the concept of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) using real-life stories from locals who have been touched by it in one form or another. Their stories are compelling and reflect a general appreciation for the Canadian legislation that was introduced in 2016.