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 Oct 18, 2024 Fire Safety Week Focuses on Testing Smoke Alarms During the week of October 6–12, fire departments across the country set to the task of educating the public on this year’s fire safety theme: smoke alarms and making them work for you. Local News Oct 17, 2024 Ritchot Celebrates Grand Opening of Renovated Civic Building Residents of Ritchot joined its council and RM staff on October 16 for the official grand opening of the newly renovated civic office. Local News Oct 16, 2024 Niverville Mayor Says Plan20-50 in Limbo In late September, board members of the Winnipeg Metro Region (WMR) met with Ian Bushie, Minister of Municipal Relations, after the organization failed to successfully roll out Plan20-50 this summer. Local News Oct 15, 2024 Ex-Military Man Heads to Capital for Remembrance Day Service On November 11, at 11:00 a.m., Niverville’s Steve Choquette and his partner Renee Baudry will be observing a moment of silence in the nation’s capital. Local News Oct 10, 2024 Non-Profit Focuses on Southeast Homeless Crisis For years, many Manitobans have held to the common misconception that homelessness is a Winnipeg-centric issue, but nothing could be further from the truth. Local News Oct 10, 2024 Dozens of Birdhouses Land in the Baudry Trails On September 25, the Baudry Trails in Ste. Agathe gained a beautiful new feature. The trails now have 60 birdhouses spread throughout the property, all painted by members of the community. Local News Oct 09, 2024 Ritchot Reviews Food Waste Management Pilot Program One hundred Ritchot households participated in a food waste reduction program this summer, thanks to a pilot project sponsored by the RM. At council’s October 2 public meeting, the results of the project were available for review. Local News Oct 08, 2024 Upcoming Heritage Centre Fundraiser Buoyed by Optimism The annual Niverville Heritage Centre (NHC) fundraising gala is just around the corner and organizers are asking for everyone’s support to make this year’s event the best one yet. 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 Oct 18, 2024 Fire Safety Week Focuses on Testing Smoke Alarms During the week of October 6–12, fire departments across the country set to the task of educating the public on this year’s fire safety theme: smoke alarms and making them work for you.
Local News Oct 17, 2024 Ritchot Celebrates Grand Opening of Renovated Civic Building Residents of Ritchot joined its council and RM staff on October 16 for the official grand opening of the newly renovated civic office.
Local News Oct 16, 2024 Niverville Mayor Says Plan20-50 in Limbo In late September, board members of the Winnipeg Metro Region (WMR) met with Ian Bushie, Minister of Municipal Relations, after the organization failed to successfully roll out Plan20-50 this summer.
Local News Oct 15, 2024 Ex-Military Man Heads to Capital for Remembrance Day Service On November 11, at 11:00 a.m., Niverville’s Steve Choquette and his partner Renee Baudry will be observing a moment of silence in the nation’s capital.
Local News Oct 10, 2024 Non-Profit Focuses on Southeast Homeless Crisis For years, many Manitobans have held to the common misconception that homelessness is a Winnipeg-centric issue, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Local News Oct 10, 2024 Dozens of Birdhouses Land in the Baudry Trails On September 25, the Baudry Trails in Ste. Agathe gained a beautiful new feature. The trails now have 60 birdhouses spread throughout the property, all painted by members of the community.
Local News Oct 09, 2024 Ritchot Reviews Food Waste Management Pilot Program One hundred Ritchot households participated in a food waste reduction program this summer, thanks to a pilot project sponsored by the RM. At council’s October 2 public meeting, the results of the project were available for review.
Local News Oct 08, 2024 Upcoming Heritage Centre Fundraiser Buoyed by Optimism The annual Niverville Heritage Centre (NHC) fundraising gala is just around the corner and organizers are asking for everyone’s support to make this year’s event the best one yet.
