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 Jan 11, 2023 Third-Party Auditor Reviews Ritchot 2021 Financial Statements In the spirit of better-late-than-never, Ritchot’s council hosted a virtual meeting with Ian Hyslop, contracted auditor from The Exchange Group. Local News Jan 11, 2023 Niverville Thrift Store Makes Sizable Charitable Donations The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Thrift Shop in Niverville has been a popular destination for 48 years. In 2022, their history of giving back generously continued with a donation of $17,500 to various charitable organizations. Local News Jan 10, 2023 Province Introduces Remote Learning Opportunities for Manitoba Students Parents across Manitoba are being encouraged to consider after-school remote learning options which are now available to help strengthen students’ in-school learning. Local News Jan 05, 2023 Big Niverville Projects Underway in 2023 It’s a new year with a new council, but many ongoing projects are underway in the town of Niverville, including some big ones that have been anticipated for many years. Local News Jan 05, 2023 Location and Provider Decided for New Ritchot Daycare The first public meeting of the new year for Ritchot’s council resulted in some good news for working parents. Local News Jan 04, 2023 Ritchot Landfill Serves as Backup During Brady Landfill Blockade For nearly a month now, the Ritchot landfill has been alive with activity—more than usual. As of December 12, the refuse site, located just southwest of Île-des-Chênes, has also been the dumping ground for residential and commercial waste coming from the southeast region of Winnipeg. Local News Dec 23, 2022 Niverville Council Addresses New Safety Measures Niverville’s town council is planning to roll out a pair of new safety measures in the coming year, in the form of new crosswalks and surveillance cameras. Local News Dec 22, 2022 Perspectives on the Annual Windrow Controversy Every winter, as sure as the snow arrives, we can also expect the certainty of complaints about windrows. Without question, it can be infuriating to dig your way out of the driveway only to find a barricade of heavily packed white stuff blocking your access when you return home. 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 Jan 11, 2023 Third-Party Auditor Reviews Ritchot 2021 Financial Statements In the spirit of better-late-than-never, Ritchot’s council hosted a virtual meeting with Ian Hyslop, contracted auditor from The Exchange Group.
Local News Jan 11, 2023 Niverville Thrift Store Makes Sizable Charitable Donations The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Thrift Shop in Niverville has been a popular destination for 48 years. In 2022, their history of giving back generously continued with a donation of $17,500 to various charitable organizations.
Local News Jan 10, 2023 Province Introduces Remote Learning Opportunities for Manitoba Students Parents across Manitoba are being encouraged to consider after-school remote learning options which are now available to help strengthen students’ in-school learning.
Local News Jan 05, 2023 Big Niverville Projects Underway in 2023 It’s a new year with a new council, but many ongoing projects are underway in the town of Niverville, including some big ones that have been anticipated for many years.
Local News Jan 05, 2023 Location and Provider Decided for New Ritchot Daycare The first public meeting of the new year for Ritchot’s council resulted in some good news for working parents.
Local News Jan 04, 2023 Ritchot Landfill Serves as Backup During Brady Landfill Blockade For nearly a month now, the Ritchot landfill has been alive with activity—more than usual. As of December 12, the refuse site, located just southwest of Île-des-Chênes, has also been the dumping ground for residential and commercial waste coming from the southeast region of Winnipeg.
Local News Dec 23, 2022 Niverville Council Addresses New Safety Measures Niverville’s town council is planning to roll out a pair of new safety measures in the coming year, in the form of new crosswalks and surveillance cameras.
Local News Dec 22, 2022 Perspectives on the Annual Windrow Controversy Every winter, as sure as the snow arrives, we can also expect the certainty of complaints about windrows. Without question, it can be infuriating to dig your way out of the driveway only to find a barricade of heavily packed white stuff blocking your access when you return home.