Local News Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Local News Jan 12, 2026 Province Rolls Out Digital Health Cards As previously promised by the provincial government, 2026 has kicked off with the rollout of a digital health card initiative. Local News Jan 12, 2026 Annual Business Expo Returns with New Name, New Features For the third year running, business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators from around the province are invited to meet under one roof in the rural southeast for a day of networking, inspiration, and learning. Local News Jan 08, 2026 An Army of Kindness: Celebrating Senior Volunteers Niverville Service to Seniors boasts a plethora of programs created specifically for older residents. Few stop to acknowledge, though, that it takes an army of volunteers to make this programming work, and the majority of them are themselves seasoned individuals. Local News Jan 08, 2026 Ritchot Council Considers Proposals for Ste. Agathe Housing Initiative In an effort to create new and affordable housing options in Ste. Agathe, Ritchot’s council put a call out to developers this past October. 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. 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. But without proper use, it can pose grave risks. 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 m 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. Local News Jul 25, 2024 IDC Bump-Outs Reconsidered After Outcry Following concerns raised by residents of Île-des-Chênes (IDC) over the bump-outs being built along the community’s Main Street, changes are underway. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Are you concerned about the size, scale, and energy and water usage of the proposed data centre in Île-des-Chênes? Choices Yes. The massive scale of the facility and its impact on our natural resources should be a matter of great consequence for locals. * No. The economic and technological benefits outweigh worries about the potential use of local resources. * 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 Jan 12, 2026 Province Rolls Out Digital Health Cards As previously promised by the provincial government, 2026 has kicked off with the rollout of a digital health card initiative.
Local News Jan 12, 2026 Annual Business Expo Returns with New Name, New Features For the third year running, business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators from around the province are invited to meet under one roof in the rural southeast for a day of networking, inspiration, and learning.
Local News Jan 08, 2026 An Army of Kindness: Celebrating Senior Volunteers Niverville Service to Seniors boasts a plethora of programs created specifically for older residents. Few stop to acknowledge, though, that it takes an army of volunteers to make this programming work, and the majority of them are themselves seasoned individuals.
Local News Jan 08, 2026 Ritchot Council Considers Proposals for Ste. Agathe Housing Initiative In an effort to create new and affordable housing options in Ste. Agathe, Ritchot’s council put a call out to developers this past October.
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.
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. But without proper use, it can pose grave risks.
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 m
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.
Local News Jul 25, 2024 IDC Bump-Outs Reconsidered After Outcry Following concerns raised by residents of Île-des-Chênes (IDC) over the bump-outs being built along the community’s Main Street, changes are underway.
