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 27, 2023 Niverville Jumps to Top of List for DSFM School While it might be too soon to celebrate just yet, local Francophone parents with school-age children may want to start planning the party. Local News Apr 26, 2023 Egg Production Is Newest Addition to Farm and Food Discovery Centre The Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre in Glenlea launched its newest facility on April 26. The Manitoba Egg Farmers (MEF) Learning and Research Centre joins the ranks of the pork, beef, and dairy facilities already onsite. Local News Apr 25, 2023 Outgoing Chamber President Reflects on COVID and Other Challenges If anything can be said of Niverville’s businesses over the last few years, it’s that they’re a resilient bunch. Bearing testimony to that is the lack of Closed signs following two years of pandemic restrictions. While the community did, unfortunately, lose a couple of good ones, the general growth trend once again demonstrates a steep upward trajectory. This includes some long-term businesses currently undertaking major expansions. Local News Apr 24, 2023 Presenting Alternatives for Manitoba’s Fossil Fuel Addiction On April 20, the Manitoba Climate Action Team launched volume three of Manitoba’s Road to Resilience (MRR) at a stakeholder gathering held at the Bill and Helen Norrie Library in Winnipeg. Members of the business community and members of government were invited to attend. Local News Apr 21, 2023 Ritchot Council Approves Meat-Processing Plant Despite Major Opposition At a public meeting on April 19, Ritchot’s council approved an application to open a meat-processing plant in Ste. Agathe. The decision was made in front of a full house. Local News Apr 20, 2023 Niverville Becomes Reluctant Member of Winnipeg Metro Region This April, Niverville officially became a member of the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR). It was not an active decision from council to do so, but rather the result of new provincial regulations mandating that the town join the regional partnership. Local News Apr 20, 2023 Location Approved for New St. Adolphe Daycare St. Adolphe’s new daycare facility is one step closer to becoming reality as council approved its location at their April 19 public hearing. Council members voted unanimously in favor of allowing the build to take place within an area currently zoned as Commercial General. Local News Apr 19, 2023 Niverville Chamber Hosts Business Awards Dinner On April 14, the Niverville Chamber of Commerce hosted an upscale celebration at Whitetail Meadow. Approximately 120 guests enjoyed an evening of reflection on Niverville’s vibrant, diverse, and ever-expanding business community. 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 27, 2023 Niverville Jumps to Top of List for DSFM School While it might be too soon to celebrate just yet, local Francophone parents with school-age children may want to start planning the party.
Local News Apr 26, 2023 Egg Production Is Newest Addition to Farm and Food Discovery Centre The Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre in Glenlea launched its newest facility on April 26. The Manitoba Egg Farmers (MEF) Learning and Research Centre joins the ranks of the pork, beef, and dairy facilities already onsite.
Local News Apr 25, 2023 Outgoing Chamber President Reflects on COVID and Other Challenges If anything can be said of Niverville’s businesses over the last few years, it’s that they’re a resilient bunch. Bearing testimony to that is the lack of Closed signs following two years of pandemic restrictions. While the community did, unfortunately, lose a couple of good ones, the general growth trend once again demonstrates a steep upward trajectory. This includes some long-term businesses currently undertaking major expansions.
Local News Apr 24, 2023 Presenting Alternatives for Manitoba’s Fossil Fuel Addiction On April 20, the Manitoba Climate Action Team launched volume three of Manitoba’s Road to Resilience (MRR) at a stakeholder gathering held at the Bill and Helen Norrie Library in Winnipeg. Members of the business community and members of government were invited to attend.
Local News Apr 21, 2023 Ritchot Council Approves Meat-Processing Plant Despite Major Opposition At a public meeting on April 19, Ritchot’s council approved an application to open a meat-processing plant in Ste. Agathe. The decision was made in front of a full house.
Local News Apr 20, 2023 Niverville Becomes Reluctant Member of Winnipeg Metro Region This April, Niverville officially became a member of the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR). It was not an active decision from council to do so, but rather the result of new provincial regulations mandating that the town join the regional partnership.
Local News Apr 20, 2023 Location Approved for New St. Adolphe Daycare St. Adolphe’s new daycare facility is one step closer to becoming reality as council approved its location at their April 19 public hearing. Council members voted unanimously in favor of allowing the build to take place within an area currently zoned as Commercial General.
Local News Apr 19, 2023 Niverville Chamber Hosts Business Awards Dinner On April 14, the Niverville Chamber of Commerce hosted an upscale celebration at Whitetail Meadow. Approximately 120 guests enjoyed an evening of reflection on Niverville’s vibrant, diverse, and ever-expanding business community.