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 Aug 09, 2024 Rock Snakes and Lemonade Challenges Keep Ritchot Busy this Summer Some friendly competition across the RM of Ritchot is keeping families in the region busy this summer. Local News Aug 08, 2024 WMR Public Hearing Postponed When Hundreds Show Up Hundreds of attendees to a Winnipeg Metro Region (WMR) public hearing were sent home on August 8 after it was announced that the meeting would be postponed. The rented hall’s lack capacity to safely house all who attended was cited as the reason. Local News Aug 07, 2024 Highway 311 Bridge on Schedule for December Opening According to a provincial spokesperson, repairs to the bridge along Highway 311 near New Bothwell are right on schedule. Local News Aug 07, 2024 Province Boosts Support for 24/7 Helpline At some point, people’s lives can become a real struggle. It may be difficult to know where to turn for advice or help. That’s why 211 Manitoba was established. 211 Manitoba is a health and social services helpline that’s available to all Manitobans 24 hours of the day, seven days per week. Local News Aug 06, 2024 When Charging an Electronic Device Becomes a Risky Venture We live in an age of fast-charge technology where speed is king. Today, the lithium-ion battery is responsible for charging most personal electronic devices. Local News Aug 02, 2024 The Question of Accessibility: How Are Niverville and Ritchot Doing? According to Statistics Canada, based on data from 2022, 27 percent of Canadians aged 15 years and older live with at least one kind of disability.1 This being true, much work needs to be done to make our communities more accessible. Local News Jul 31, 2024 Winnipeg Metro Region Hosts Public Hearing on Plan20-50 Residents of the rural capital region, including Niverville and Ritchot, are invited to a public hearing hosted by the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR). The meeting will take place on August 8 at 3:00 p.m. at the Niverville Heritage Centre. Local News Jul 30, 2024 Niverville Communities in Bloom Hosts Annual Thank-You Luncheon Community in Bloom (CiB) is all about creating beautiful spaces that instill a sense of community pride, and on July 30 the Niverville chapter held a luncheon to thank key people who have been integral in this pursuit. 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 Aug 09, 2024 Rock Snakes and Lemonade Challenges Keep Ritchot Busy this Summer Some friendly competition across the RM of Ritchot is keeping families in the region busy this summer.
Local News Aug 08, 2024 WMR Public Hearing Postponed When Hundreds Show Up Hundreds of attendees to a Winnipeg Metro Region (WMR) public hearing were sent home on August 8 after it was announced that the meeting would be postponed. The rented hall’s lack capacity to safely house all who attended was cited as the reason.
Local News Aug 07, 2024 Highway 311 Bridge on Schedule for December Opening According to a provincial spokesperson, repairs to the bridge along Highway 311 near New Bothwell are right on schedule.
Local News Aug 07, 2024 Province Boosts Support for 24/7 Helpline At some point, people’s lives can become a real struggle. It may be difficult to know where to turn for advice or help. That’s why 211 Manitoba was established. 211 Manitoba is a health and social services helpline that’s available to all Manitobans 24 hours of the day, seven days per week.
Local News Aug 06, 2024 When Charging an Electronic Device Becomes a Risky Venture We live in an age of fast-charge technology where speed is king. Today, the lithium-ion battery is responsible for charging most personal electronic devices.
Local News Aug 02, 2024 The Question of Accessibility: How Are Niverville and Ritchot Doing? According to Statistics Canada, based on data from 2022, 27 percent of Canadians aged 15 years and older live with at least one kind of disability.1 This being true, much work needs to be done to make our communities more accessible.
Local News Jul 31, 2024 Winnipeg Metro Region Hosts Public Hearing on Plan20-50 Residents of the rural capital region, including Niverville and Ritchot, are invited to a public hearing hosted by the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR). The meeting will take place on August 8 at 3:00 p.m. at the Niverville Heritage Centre.
Local News Jul 30, 2024 Niverville Communities in Bloom Hosts Annual Thank-You Luncheon Community in Bloom (CiB) is all about creating beautiful spaces that instill a sense of community pride, and on July 30 the Niverville chapter held a luncheon to thank key people who have been integral in this pursuit.
