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 Aug 11, 2022 IDC Residents Seek End to Boil Water Advisories It may be difficult to believe that a neighbourhood in our corner of southeast Manitoba could be living under a regular boil water advisory (BWA) in 2022. Local News Aug 10, 2022 The Fine Haus Fiasco: How the Victims Moved On It’s been almost three years since The Citizen first reported the story of a young Winnipeg couple whose dream of moving to Niverville was dashed in a high-profile real estate fiasco. Local News Aug 03, 2022 New Water Treatment Plant Soon to Be Operational Niverville’s water utility services have made some significant strides this summer with the near-completion of a $5-million-dollar project located along Fifth Avenue South. The new water treatment plant is expected to be fully operational sometime before the spring of 2023. Local News Aug 02, 2022 Happy Valleys Cannabis Opens Shop in IDC Happy Valleys Cannabis in Île-des-Chênes is ready to invite customers throughout the region to check out their story at their grand opening weekend, to be held August 19–21. Local News Aug 02, 2022 Long-time Niverville Resident Bill Fast Enters Council Race Bill Fast is a familiar name in Niverville, and on October 26 he’ll also be an option on the municipal election ballot. Local News Aug 01, 2022 Cannabis 101: A Reference Guide for Beginners In the last couple of years, cannabis shops have exploded across the marketplace—and this highly competitive retail environment isn’t unique to big cities. Last year, Urban Flavours opened its doors in Niverville. Since that time, Rural Buds has come to St. Adolphe, and Happy Valleys has opened a location in Île-des-Chênes. Customers are now spoiled for choice. Local News Jul 28, 2022 Ritchot Councillor Ron Mamchuk Seeks Third Term On election day, October 26, Ron Mamchuk hopes that the residents of St. Adolphe will support him for a third term in office. Local News Jul 27, 2022 Meghan Beasant Eyes Spot on Niverville Council Meghan Beasant of Niverville is giving residents one more reason to go to the polls on October 26. Beasant’s name will appear on this year’s ballot—and if she wins a seat, it will be the first time in eight years that the town has had female representation. 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 Aug 11, 2022 IDC Residents Seek End to Boil Water Advisories It may be difficult to believe that a neighbourhood in our corner of southeast Manitoba could be living under a regular boil water advisory (BWA) in 2022.
Local News Aug 10, 2022 The Fine Haus Fiasco: How the Victims Moved On It’s been almost three years since The Citizen first reported the story of a young Winnipeg couple whose dream of moving to Niverville was dashed in a high-profile real estate fiasco.
Local News Aug 03, 2022 New Water Treatment Plant Soon to Be Operational Niverville’s water utility services have made some significant strides this summer with the near-completion of a $5-million-dollar project located along Fifth Avenue South. The new water treatment plant is expected to be fully operational sometime before the spring of 2023.
Local News Aug 02, 2022 Happy Valleys Cannabis Opens Shop in IDC Happy Valleys Cannabis in Île-des-Chênes is ready to invite customers throughout the region to check out their story at their grand opening weekend, to be held August 19–21.
Local News Aug 02, 2022 Long-time Niverville Resident Bill Fast Enters Council Race Bill Fast is a familiar name in Niverville, and on October 26 he’ll also be an option on the municipal election ballot.
Local News Aug 01, 2022 Cannabis 101: A Reference Guide for Beginners In the last couple of years, cannabis shops have exploded across the marketplace—and this highly competitive retail environment isn’t unique to big cities. Last year, Urban Flavours opened its doors in Niverville. Since that time, Rural Buds has come to St. Adolphe, and Happy Valleys has opened a location in Île-des-Chênes. Customers are now spoiled for choice.
Local News Jul 28, 2022 Ritchot Councillor Ron Mamchuk Seeks Third Term On election day, October 26, Ron Mamchuk hopes that the residents of St. Adolphe will support him for a third term in office.
Local News Jul 27, 2022 Meghan Beasant Eyes Spot on Niverville Council Meghan Beasant of Niverville is giving residents one more reason to go to the polls on October 26. Beasant’s name will appear on this year’s ballot—and if she wins a seat, it will be the first time in eight years that the town has had female representation.