Healthcare facilities, schools, and postsecondary institutions across Manitoba will soon open new childcare spaces for children up to six years of age, according to a recent announcement from the province. The new spaces come courtesy of a partnership between the provincial and federal governments.

“What do you do for a living?” Whether you’re meeting someone for the first time or making small talk with your barber, this is a question we spend most of our lives answering. For most of us, the answer is straightforward. For others, their job is more than a title; it’s a story. Over the next few weeks, The Citizen will introduce you to locals whose careers break the mould—jobs that are rare, remarkable, and sometimes even dangerous. Let’s meet them together.

Between Ritchot and Niverville, there remain many residents who derive their water from private wells. In Ritchot, this includes mostly rural properties since the majority of households in its four communities are tied into the municipal water treatment system.

On February 11, Steinbach Christian School (SCS) principal Thor Barkman invited parents to join him at Word of Life Mission Church for an informational evening to consider the next steps in bringing a Christian school to Niverville.

On February 10, better late than never, the provincial government released its 2024–25 school division funding plan, a week later than in previous years. For school divisions around the province, budgeting for the coming year relies on these numbers.

Progressive Conservative leadership hopeful Obby Khan was in Niverville on Thursday, February 6 for a casual meet and greet. A handful of locals were in attendance at the Golden Friendship Centre for the evening event.