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 Nov 11, 2022 Public Transit Opportunities Being Explored for Entire Rural Southeast Igniting connections is the theme of a new initiative recently created which will explore the feasibility of a public transit system that services the entire rural southeast. Local News Nov 11, 2022 Ukraine War Stories Set Tone for Remembrance Day Service Hundreds gathered at the Niverville Heritage Centre on November 11 to spend a moment in thoughtful reflection over the ravages of wars past and present, and to commemorate the men and women who’ve served and continue to serve. Local News Nov 09, 2022 MCC Events Focus on Domestic Violence, Healing, and Hope On November 7, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Manitoba held the first in a three-part series focused on bringing awareness and attention to the growing problem of domestic violence and abuse. Local News Nov 08, 2022 Niverville Heritage Centre Gala Hosts Jennifer Jones More than 200 people attended the 2022 Niverville Heritage Centre Gala on November 5 to hear this year’s keynote speaker, Jennifer Jones. Jones is one of the most decorated and recognizable women in the history of curling. Local News Nov 07, 2022 School Divisions Receive Funding for Unique Student Programming This October, the provincial government announced some new investments they will be making for students from Kindergarten to Grade Twelve across the province in the coming year. Local News Nov 07, 2022 Ritchot Council Looks at Crime Rates and Speeding Ritchot council members took their official oath of office on November 1 and set right to work in their first public meeting for the new term. Local News Nov 04, 2022 Remembrance Day Service Returns to the Heritage Centre After two years of hosting outdoor events, the Niverville Remembrance Day Committee is excited to announce the return of this year’s ceremony and luncheon to the warm and inviting indoor setting of the Niverville Heritage Centre. Local News Nov 03, 2022 Niverville Plans for Final Phase of Business Park Niverville’s newly appointed council got right to work at their first public meeting held on November 1. The agenda included a public hearing for a business park subdivision, which if passed would allow council to begin development of streets and 55 new lots in the fourth and final phase of the Niverville Business Park. 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 Nov 11, 2022 Public Transit Opportunities Being Explored for Entire Rural Southeast Igniting connections is the theme of a new initiative recently created which will explore the feasibility of a public transit system that services the entire rural southeast.
Local News Nov 11, 2022 Ukraine War Stories Set Tone for Remembrance Day Service Hundreds gathered at the Niverville Heritage Centre on November 11 to spend a moment in thoughtful reflection over the ravages of wars past and present, and to commemorate the men and women who’ve served and continue to serve.
Local News Nov 09, 2022 MCC Events Focus on Domestic Violence, Healing, and Hope On November 7, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Manitoba held the first in a three-part series focused on bringing awareness and attention to the growing problem of domestic violence and abuse.
Local News Nov 08, 2022 Niverville Heritage Centre Gala Hosts Jennifer Jones More than 200 people attended the 2022 Niverville Heritage Centre Gala on November 5 to hear this year’s keynote speaker, Jennifer Jones. Jones is one of the most decorated and recognizable women in the history of curling.
Local News Nov 07, 2022 School Divisions Receive Funding for Unique Student Programming This October, the provincial government announced some new investments they will be making for students from Kindergarten to Grade Twelve across the province in the coming year.
Local News Nov 07, 2022 Ritchot Council Looks at Crime Rates and Speeding Ritchot council members took their official oath of office on November 1 and set right to work in their first public meeting for the new term.
Local News Nov 04, 2022 Remembrance Day Service Returns to the Heritage Centre After two years of hosting outdoor events, the Niverville Remembrance Day Committee is excited to announce the return of this year’s ceremony and luncheon to the warm and inviting indoor setting of the Niverville Heritage Centre.
Local News Nov 03, 2022 Niverville Plans for Final Phase of Business Park Niverville’s newly appointed council got right to work at their first public meeting held on November 1. The agenda included a public hearing for a business park subdivision, which if passed would allow council to begin development of streets and 55 new lots in the fourth and final phase of the Niverville Business Park.
