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 17, 2023 Southern Health-Santé Sud Issues Whooping Cough Advisory On April 14, Southern Health-Santé Sud issued a public health advisory indicating that 28 cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, have been reported within the health region. Local News Apr 17, 2023 SRSD Educational Assistants Call Off Strike Approximately 200 educational assistants (EAs) were poised to go on strike first thing in the morning on April 17. Late on Saturday, April 15, a tentative agreement was reached between the Seine River School Division (SRSD) and the Manitoba Government and General Employees Union (MGEU), representing the EAs at the bargaining table. Local News Apr 14, 2023 More Aging in Place Strategies Announced for Seniors If you’re among the many Manitoba seniors vying to remain in your home as long as possible, the provincial government is introducing new measures to help. Local News Apr 13, 2023 Tundra: From Abandoned Pup to Certified Therapy Dog World, meet Tundra, a five-year-old border collie/mastiff born in a rescue facility and adopted by loving humans at ten weeks old. Local News Apr 13, 2023 Ritchot Council Unveils 2023 Financial Plan The RM of Ritchot’s council recently revealed their 2023 financial plan and residents can anticipate nothing of great note this year apart from stationary tax rates. Local News Apr 11, 2023 HSD Anticipates Continued Climb in Enrollment While recent provincial funding announcements have provided a tough blow for the administration of the Hanover School Division (HSD) this year, it wasn’t all bad news in the end. Local News Apr 10, 2023 Province Invests in Knee and Hip Surgery Aftercare As of April 1, a significant contingent of Manitoba residents will benefit from subsidized physiotherapy and rehabilitation services following knee and hip surgery. Ease of access is also set to improve with the introduction of direct billing from any registered physiotherapist of choice. Local News Apr 05, 2023 Spring Thaw Preparations and 2023 Flood Predictions While it’s not unusual for Mother Nature to throw a curve ball or two before spring slides into home base, an April blizzard is rarely a win for winter-weary Manitobans. This is, after all, the time of year when residents in the Red River Valley carefully watch the rising waters and make predictions. 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 17, 2023 Southern Health-Santé Sud Issues Whooping Cough Advisory On April 14, Southern Health-Santé Sud issued a public health advisory indicating that 28 cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, have been reported within the health region.
Local News Apr 17, 2023 SRSD Educational Assistants Call Off Strike Approximately 200 educational assistants (EAs) were poised to go on strike first thing in the morning on April 17. Late on Saturday, April 15, a tentative agreement was reached between the Seine River School Division (SRSD) and the Manitoba Government and General Employees Union (MGEU), representing the EAs at the bargaining table.
Local News Apr 14, 2023 More Aging in Place Strategies Announced for Seniors If you’re among the many Manitoba seniors vying to remain in your home as long as possible, the provincial government is introducing new measures to help.
Local News Apr 13, 2023 Tundra: From Abandoned Pup to Certified Therapy Dog World, meet Tundra, a five-year-old border collie/mastiff born in a rescue facility and adopted by loving humans at ten weeks old.
Local News Apr 13, 2023 Ritchot Council Unveils 2023 Financial Plan The RM of Ritchot’s council recently revealed their 2023 financial plan and residents can anticipate nothing of great note this year apart from stationary tax rates.
Local News Apr 11, 2023 HSD Anticipates Continued Climb in Enrollment While recent provincial funding announcements have provided a tough blow for the administration of the Hanover School Division (HSD) this year, it wasn’t all bad news in the end.
Local News Apr 10, 2023 Province Invests in Knee and Hip Surgery Aftercare As of April 1, a significant contingent of Manitoba residents will benefit from subsidized physiotherapy and rehabilitation services following knee and hip surgery. Ease of access is also set to improve with the introduction of direct billing from any registered physiotherapist of choice.
Local News Apr 05, 2023 Spring Thaw Preparations and 2023 Flood Predictions While it’s not unusual for Mother Nature to throw a curve ball or two before spring slides into home base, an April blizzard is rarely a win for winter-weary Manitobans. This is, after all, the time of year when residents in the Red River Valley carefully watch the rising waters and make predictions.
