Readers who were around in the 1960s, or who were parented by folks who were growing up in the 60s, may be familiar with the concept of “stranger danger.” Similar to the fears of satanic ritual abuse in the 1980’s, stranger danger was a form of moral panic—a widespread fear spreading through a population that may or may not be based on reality.

On election day, October 26, Ron Mamchuk hopes that the residents of St. Adolphe will support him for a third term in office.

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.

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of workers across Canada transitioned to working from home, or from other remote locations, while business closed their doors or restricted access.

The air around the Niverville Centennial Arena on Saturday, July 23 was fragrant with the enticing smells of the town’s first annual Niverville Smokemaster BBQ Competition. The event was emceed by Jim Johnson of Memphis, Tennessee, himself a 78-time Pitmaster champion.

Wm. Dyck & Sons has been one of Niverville’s anchor businesses for more than 60 years, and now they want to once again show some appreciation to their valued customers.

Ste. Agathe Citizens on Patrol coordinator Sylvie Dorge is putting out a call for help: the program needs more volunteers.

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.

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.

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.