Search Search Local News Jan 17, 2023 Province Recognizes Childcare Access as Path to Economic Growth Announcements from the province about new government incentives to help rebuild the local economy have been prolific in recent months. On January 17, Premier Heather Stefanson outlined the key role she says that childcare plays in economic growth. Local News Jan 17, 2023 Niverville Purchases New Cordless Rescue Tools Niverville Fire and Emergency Services is excited to announce the purchase of a set of Holmatro rescue tools. The department held a community unveiling on social media on January 10 to thank everyone for their help in fundraising to make the rescue tools purchase possible. Sports & Recreation Jan 16, 2023 Pickering Helps Win Gold for Canada St. Adolphe’s own Avery Pickering has won the gold medal as a member of Team Canada at the IIHF World U18 Women’s Hockey Championship in Ostersund, Sweden. Sports & Recreation Jan 15, 2023 Nighthawks Can’t Muster Offense, Lose 4–1 The Niverville Nighthawks had an off night on Saturday evening at the CRRC as they fell 4–1 to the Swan Valley Stampeders. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 19–15–3. Sports & Recreation Jan 14, 2023 Nighthawks Earn Big Win Over Winkler The Niverville Nighthawks had another big effort on Friday evening as they dispatched the Winkler Flyers on the road by a score of 4–2 score. With the win, the Nighthawks sit seven points behind the Flyers, who are in third place in the division. Local News Jan 12, 2023 A Year in Review: It Wasn’t All Bad News in 2022 Without hesitation, the year 2022 was a remarkable one for reasons that are almost too many to name. Most notably, it brought to a close two years of mandated closures and restrictions brought on by one of the most challenging global events since World War II: the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 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. Hyslop’s purpose was to present to council an overall review of the RM of Ritchot’s 2021 financial statements. 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. Sports & Recreation Jan 09, 2023 At Midseason Break, Minor Hockey Clippers Having a Banner Year Clipper Ice Sports (CIS) is having a banner year, according to its board president, Travis Mason. This season, CIS has 225 registered players and a record number of players who have graduated out of CIS into Eastman AA and AAA regional teams. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Should a local municipal council require sports and recreation facilities to be self-sustaining in order to be considered viable? Choices Yes. Taxpayers should not be expected to fund facilities that don't attract enough programs or sponsorship to pay for themselves. * No. These community-owned facilities promote wellness and social connection, benefits that justify public investment even if they don’t break even. * 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 17, 2023 Province Recognizes Childcare Access as Path to Economic Growth Announcements from the province about new government incentives to help rebuild the local economy have been prolific in recent months. On January 17, Premier Heather Stefanson outlined the key role she says that childcare plays in economic growth.
Local News Jan 17, 2023 Niverville Purchases New Cordless Rescue Tools Niverville Fire and Emergency Services is excited to announce the purchase of a set of Holmatro rescue tools. The department held a community unveiling on social media on January 10 to thank everyone for their help in fundraising to make the rescue tools purchase possible.
Sports & Recreation Jan 16, 2023 Pickering Helps Win Gold for Canada St. Adolphe’s own Avery Pickering has won the gold medal as a member of Team Canada at the IIHF World U18 Women’s Hockey Championship in Ostersund, Sweden.
Sports & Recreation Jan 15, 2023 Nighthawks Can’t Muster Offense, Lose 4–1 The Niverville Nighthawks had an off night on Saturday evening at the CRRC as they fell 4–1 to the Swan Valley Stampeders. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 19–15–3.
Sports & Recreation Jan 14, 2023 Nighthawks Earn Big Win Over Winkler The Niverville Nighthawks had another big effort on Friday evening as they dispatched the Winkler Flyers on the road by a score of 4–2 score. With the win, the Nighthawks sit seven points behind the Flyers, who are in third place in the division.
Local News Jan 12, 2023 A Year in Review: It Wasn’t All Bad News in 2022 Without hesitation, the year 2022 was a remarkable one for reasons that are almost too many to name. Most notably, it brought to a close two years of mandated closures and restrictions brought on by one of the most challenging global events since World War II: the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 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. Hyslop’s purpose was to present to council an overall review of the RM of Ritchot’s 2021 financial statements.
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.
Sports & Recreation Jan 09, 2023 At Midseason Break, Minor Hockey Clippers Having a Banner Year Clipper Ice Sports (CIS) is having a banner year, according to its board president, Travis Mason. This season, CIS has 225 registered players and a record number of players who have graduated out of CIS into Eastman AA and AAA regional teams.
