On Saturday, July 23, Niverville’s first annual barbecue competition will get fired up. The event, presented by the Niverville BBQ Society (NBS), will take place on the grounds of the Centennial Arena. All proceeds will go to support the Niverville Nighthawks.

Jason Alderson, 42, is a fresh face on the local election scene. Though he’s relatively new to Niverville—18 months and counting—he brings municipal council experience with him from his previous hometown of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.

Chris Wiebe is incumbent number three on Niverville’s town council to announce his plan to run for re-election this year. If he wins back his seat on October 26, it will be his third term in office.

Ritchot Mayor Chris Ewen is throwing his hat back in the ring for another four-year term. On October 26, unless the position goes uncontested, Ritchot residents will go to the polls to decide.

If Niverville residents are hoping to beat the heat with the quick installation of a backyard pool or hot tub this summer, they’d better think twice.

After 34 years of service on Niverville’s town council, Councillor John Funk still isn’t ready to hang up his hat. On October 26, Funk’s name will appear on the ballot for the ninth municipal election in a row.