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 business that helps brighten the world in some way. If you have someone in mind for a future month, please nominate them: jlavin@nivervillecitizen.com.

Niverville resident Melissa Burns has developed her love of video games into a challenging and rewarding hobby that takes her all over the world. The phenomenon is called esports.

I grew up on a farm just outside Niverville. The days on the farm were long and sweet and my life was secure and pleasant. But I spent a lot of the year waiting for the most exciting day of all—Christmas Eve.

Niverville’s town council is planning to roll out a pair of new safety measures in the coming year, in the form of new crosswalks and surveillance cameras.

Experiencing grief can be awkward, painful, and lonely. It can be tempting to want to pause grief—or even pause celebrating the holidays—altogether. Understanding how complicated grief is and how it affects us can help provide a sense of empowerment to navigate the holiday season.

Every winter, as sure as the snow arrives, we can also expect the certainty of complaints about windrows. Without question, it can be infuriating to dig your way out of the driveway only to find a barricade of heavily packed white stuff blocking your access when you return home.

The Niverville Nighthawks snapped a three-game losing streak on Tuesday night as they defeated the Winnipeg Blues 3–2 in overtime. With the win, the Nighthawks head into the Christmas break with a 16–13–2 record, which places them in fourth position in the MJHL’s East Division.

On December 19, the provincial government announced plans to provide aid to the most vulnerable families affected by the soaring costs of food. A $3 million grant has been designated for Harvest Manitoba, the province’s primary distributor of food donations to food banks across Manitoba.

Seven residents of Ritchot and Niverville were honored to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award this month.

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