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 Apr 15, 2024 Canada Prepares for Potentially Record-Breaking Wildfire Year Across the nation, 2023 marked an unprecedented year for wildfires. Experts say it wasn’t the number of fires burning that made it historic, but rather the sizable nature of the fires. Local News Apr 15, 2024 Evergreen Therapy Opens in Niverville Evergreen Therapy is now open at the Niverville Heritage Centre, offering another option for those seeking help with their relational or mental health. Local News Apr 11, 2024 Local Trades Respond to Proposed Changes to Apprenticeship Rules Making good on an election promise, the provincial government has announced its intention to alter current legislation in favour of a one-to-one ratio of apprentices to journeypersons throughout the construction industry. Local News Apr 10, 2024 HSD Appoints New Superintendent-CEO The Hanover School Division (HSD) trustee board went public on April 9 with their latest staff appointment. Effective August 1, Joe Thiessen will fill the position of Superintendent-CEO, replacing Shelley Amos. Local News Apr 10, 2024 Ritchot Council Talks EVs, Main Street IDC, Bilingual Service On Wednesday, April 3, Ritchot council covered a variety of topics at their morning public meeting. Local News Apr 08, 2024 Locals Weigh in on Use of Receipt Scanners In recent weeks, the testing of anti-theft scanners at Canadian retail outlets has many people feeling like these new security measures are taking things a step too far. Introduced at four Loblaws-owned stores across neighbouring Ontario, the scanners have been developed to curb theft from self-checkout users. Local News Apr 05, 2024 Debate Continues Over the Impact of Next Minimum Wage Increase In recent weeks, the NDP government announced their intent to give the minimum wage another boost, marking the fourth increase to Manitoba’s lowest wage in two years. By the fall, the minimum wage will have shot up by nearly $4 per hour since 2022. Local News Apr 04, 2024 Province Digs Deeper for Couples Dealing with Infertility Couples struggling to get pregnant will be glad to know that the provincial government is increasing fertility supports this year. 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 Apr 15, 2024 Canada Prepares for Potentially Record-Breaking Wildfire Year Across the nation, 2023 marked an unprecedented year for wildfires. Experts say it wasn’t the number of fires burning that made it historic, but rather the sizable nature of the fires.
Local News Apr 15, 2024 Evergreen Therapy Opens in Niverville Evergreen Therapy is now open at the Niverville Heritage Centre, offering another option for those seeking help with their relational or mental health.
Local News Apr 11, 2024 Local Trades Respond to Proposed Changes to Apprenticeship Rules Making good on an election promise, the provincial government has announced its intention to alter current legislation in favour of a one-to-one ratio of apprentices to journeypersons throughout the construction industry.
Local News Apr 10, 2024 HSD Appoints New Superintendent-CEO The Hanover School Division (HSD) trustee board went public on April 9 with their latest staff appointment. Effective August 1, Joe Thiessen will fill the position of Superintendent-CEO, replacing Shelley Amos.
Local News Apr 10, 2024 Ritchot Council Talks EVs, Main Street IDC, Bilingual Service On Wednesday, April 3, Ritchot council covered a variety of topics at their morning public meeting.
Local News Apr 08, 2024 Locals Weigh in on Use of Receipt Scanners In recent weeks, the testing of anti-theft scanners at Canadian retail outlets has many people feeling like these new security measures are taking things a step too far. Introduced at four Loblaws-owned stores across neighbouring Ontario, the scanners have been developed to curb theft from self-checkout users.
Local News Apr 05, 2024 Debate Continues Over the Impact of Next Minimum Wage Increase In recent weeks, the NDP government announced their intent to give the minimum wage another boost, marking the fourth increase to Manitoba’s lowest wage in two years. By the fall, the minimum wage will have shot up by nearly $4 per hour since 2022.
Local News Apr 04, 2024 Province Digs Deeper for Couples Dealing with Infertility Couples struggling to get pregnant will be glad to know that the provincial government is increasing fertility supports this year.
