Local News Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Local News Nov 21, 2025 Behind Every Hamper, a Helping Hand: Local Foodbank Readies for Christmas Every year, families around the region rely on foodbanks to make their Christmas a little brighter. This year is no exception. Local News Nov 20, 2025 Ritchot Council Approves Adult Living Development in IDC Within the next two years, Île-des-Chênes will have a unique housing development that caters specifically to the needs and desires of seniors. Local News Nov 20, 2025 Niverville Council Says Yes to Café and Cabinet Shop, No to Second Cannabis Store November 18 was a busy night for Niverville’s council as they addressed a series of applications for new businesses and one variation request. Local News Nov 19, 2025 Throne Speech Focuses on Healthcare and a Trump-Proof Economy At the start of the new legislative session, Manitoba’s provincial government has unveiled its latest speech from the throne, delivered by the Honorable Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville on November 18. Local News Apr 16, 2025 Provincial Funding for EV Charging Stations to Benefit Local Drivers Earlier this month, the provincial government announced $500,000 of new funding to support the growth of electric vehicle (EV) charging station infrastructure across Manitoba. Local News Apr 15, 2025 Niverville Chamber Hosts Business Awards Night On Friday, April 11, the Heritage Centre atrium rang with applause for four local businesses selected as the winners of this year’s Niverville Chamber of Commerce (NCoC) Business Excellence Awards. Local News Apr 11, 2025 Niverville RCMP Detachment Delayed by Hiring Protocols Despite the fact that renovations for the Niverville RCMP detachment are now complete, Media Relations Officer Corporal Melanie Roussel says the office is still months away from opening. Local News Apr 11, 2025 Ritchot Council Hires Animal Control Officer On October 9, Ritchot’s council held a special public meeting to consider a tender from a Manitoba company to operate as the municipality’s animal control officer. By the end of the meeting, council voted unanimously in favour. Local News Apr 10, 2025 Niverville Hotel Plans Not Dead, Delay Explained It’s been exactly four years since the Blue Crescent Hotel was announced for Niverville and two years since the sod-turning ceremony took place. Local News Apr 09, 2025 Eddy Paez: Not Your Average Teenager At just 17 years of age, Edlynne (Eddy) Paez of Niverville isn’t your typical teenager. This was recently recognized by the Loran Scholars Foundation when Paez, a local Grade 12 student, was honoured with the prestigious Loran Award. Local News Apr 08, 2025 Liberal Campaign Signs Targeted in Provencher (Again) Frequently during election campaigns, at least in Provencher, there seems to be some level of vigilantism on display from members of the general public. One can only speculate on their motives. Local News Apr 08, 2025 Ballot Breakdown: Noel Gautron, PPC For Noel Gautron of Ritchot, the 2025 election will mark his third time running for the People’s Party of Canada (PPC). Gautron is a small business owner, logistics professional, and family man. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Have you, or someone you may know, ever been the victim of a phone scam? Choices Yes. Although it can be hard to admit, I have lost money to a phone scam, or at least I know someone who has. * No. Although I have received suspicious calls or texts, I have yet to fall prey to these kinds of scammers. * 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 Nov 21, 2025 Behind Every Hamper, a Helping Hand: Local Foodbank Readies for Christmas Every year, families around the region rely on foodbanks to make their Christmas a little brighter. This year is no exception.
Local News Nov 20, 2025 Ritchot Council Approves Adult Living Development in IDC Within the next two years, Île-des-Chênes will have a unique housing development that caters specifically to the needs and desires of seniors.
Local News Nov 20, 2025 Niverville Council Says Yes to Café and Cabinet Shop, No to Second Cannabis Store November 18 was a busy night for Niverville’s council as they addressed a series of applications for new businesses and one variation request.
Local News Nov 19, 2025 Throne Speech Focuses on Healthcare and a Trump-Proof Economy At the start of the new legislative session, Manitoba’s provincial government has unveiled its latest speech from the throne, delivered by the Honorable Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville on November 18.
Local News Apr 16, 2025 Provincial Funding for EV Charging Stations to Benefit Local Drivers Earlier this month, the provincial government announced $500,000 of new funding to support the growth of electric vehicle (EV) charging station infrastructure across Manitoba.
Local News Apr 15, 2025 Niverville Chamber Hosts Business Awards Night On Friday, April 11, the Heritage Centre atrium rang with applause for four local businesses selected as the winners of this year’s Niverville Chamber of Commerce (NCoC) Business Excellence Awards.
Local News Apr 11, 2025 Niverville RCMP Detachment Delayed by Hiring Protocols Despite the fact that renovations for the Niverville RCMP detachment are now complete, Media Relations Officer Corporal Melanie Roussel says the office is still months away from opening.
Local News Apr 11, 2025 Ritchot Council Hires Animal Control Officer On October 9, Ritchot’s council held a special public meeting to consider a tender from a Manitoba company to operate as the municipality’s animal control officer. By the end of the meeting, council voted unanimously in favour.
Local News Apr 10, 2025 Niverville Hotel Plans Not Dead, Delay Explained It’s been exactly four years since the Blue Crescent Hotel was announced for Niverville and two years since the sod-turning ceremony took place.
Local News Apr 09, 2025 Eddy Paez: Not Your Average Teenager At just 17 years of age, Edlynne (Eddy) Paez of Niverville isn’t your typical teenager. This was recently recognized by the Loran Scholars Foundation when Paez, a local Grade 12 student, was honoured with the prestigious Loran Award.
Local News Apr 08, 2025 Liberal Campaign Signs Targeted in Provencher (Again) Frequently during election campaigns, at least in Provencher, there seems to be some level of vigilantism on display from members of the general public. One can only speculate on their motives.
Local News Apr 08, 2025 Ballot Breakdown: Noel Gautron, PPC For Noel Gautron of Ritchot, the 2025 election will mark his third time running for the People’s Party of Canada (PPC). Gautron is a small business owner, logistics professional, and family man.
