The Niverville Nighthawks have begun their season ticket drive for the upcoming 2023–24 season.

A couple of best buds from Niverville and Ste. Agathe received awards at the Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League (MMJHL) awards banquet on May 17.

Kade Babiak is pleased to announce the opening of his new business, Compufix Solutions, in Niverville. Located at 61 Main Street, the office includes a service desk, a small worktable with magnifying lamp and other specialized equipment for fixing tiny electronic parts, and a retail section featuring a modest laptop selection and aftermarket computer supplies.

As of May 26, parts of southeastern Manitoba are under fire and off-road travel restrictions until further notice. May’s extreme temperatures, wind, and drought conditions have led to the current high fire risk being advised by the Manitoba Wildfire Service.

After moving to Niverville, writer and editor Trevor Martens found himself personally employed and working from home after leaving a teaching career in Winnipeg. Like many people, during the COVID-19 pandemic he needed to adjust his work-life balance in order to improve his mental health.

Since October 2022, one Ste. Agathe resident has been vigilantly working to save his land from being deemed forever idle and unproductive. On May 17, Guy St. Hilaire made a heartfelt appeal to the Ritchot’s council for help in his battle.

On May 16, Niverville’s council approved the first reading of a new bylaw which places regulations on mobile food trucks in the community. This is in response to requests they’ve received in recent years from come-and-go vendors looking for busy local spots to sell their wares.

In this series, The Citizen profiles locals who strive to make our little corner of Manitoba a better place. Each month, we feature a person, family, or organization that helps brighten the world in some way. If you have someone in mind for a future month, please nominate them: jlavin@nivervillecitizen.com.

From the Inkwell, an evening of storytelling, was held on May 15 at Hespelers Cookhouse & Tavern in Niverville. Presented by local entrepreneur and writer Trevor Martens, the event featured 12 amateur writers reading excerpts from their creative works.

Just days from the opening events of Pride 2023, the provincial government has announced an expanded role in supporting Manitoba’s gender, sexual, and relationship diverse community.