Local News Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Local News Mar 31, 2026 A Labour of Love: Ritchot Builder’s 1929 Essex Earns Top Honours For nearly 50 years, Winnipeg’s World of Wheels show has been an annual tradition among car enthusiasts. Local News Mar 31, 2026 Centennial Event to Commemorate Mennonite Exodus from Manitoba to Paraguay This year marks the one hundredth anniversary since Manitoba Mennonites left to seek cultural freedom half a world away in Chaco, Paraguay. In honour of the momentous event, the Chortitz Church Committee is hosting a commemorative gathering at the Chortitz Heritage Church in Randolph on April 12. Local News Mar 26, 2026 Manitoba Budget to Reduce Grocery Costs and Offer Other Direct Savings Manitoba’s Finance Minister, Adrien Sala, introduced the upcoming year’s budget on March 24. The financial plan is said to focus on creating good jobs, lowering the cost of living, and finding new ways to improve the healthcare system. Local News Mar 25, 2026 Niverville RCMP Arrest Wanted Criminal and Charge Sleeping Driver March has been a busy month for the Niverville RCMP detachment. Over the course of just a few hours, wanted criminals were arrested and impaired drivers were safely taken off the roadways. Local News Mar 24, 2026 Southeast Spring Flooding Forecast Low to Moderate According to the Hydrologic Forecast Centre, there is low to moderate risk of spring flooding in Manitoba this year. Local News Mar 24, 2026 Siblings Intensify Push for Debbie’s Law in Response to System Gaps On Wednesday, March 18, siblings Colleen Dyck and Daniel Fewster found themselves in front of news cameras again, drawing fresh attention to a policy initiative they call Debbie’s Law. Local News Mar 22, 2026 Seminar to Guide Philanthropists on Leaving a Lasting Legacy Cameron Rennie of Niverville understands the importance of philanthropy. More specifically, he and his team at IG Private Wealth Management understand the importance of gifts that keep on giving. Local News Mar 19, 2026 Niverville and Ritchot Reps Accept Leadership Roles on Planning Region Board It’s been 18 months since the Winnipeg Metro Region halted its Plan20-50 proposal due to public and municipal backlash. In that time, much has transpired, including a name change for the organization to the Capital Planning Region (CPR). Local News Mar 19, 2026 Ritchot Education Taxes Go Up Across All School Divisions Residents across Ritchot will see the education portion of their property tax bill go up this year. In total, five different school division have catchment areas in Ritchot. Local News Mar 18, 2026 Niverville Presents New Budget and Big Infrastructure Improvements Niverville’s town council presented their 2026 budget on March 18. At the same time, a list of major infrastructure improvements was announced. Local News Mar 17, 2026 Providence Slashes Budget While Building New Revenue It would be an understatement to say the past two years have been challenging for Providence University College. Recent decisions at both the federal and provincial level have trickled down, requiring the faith-based school to make major budget cuts. Local News Mar 16, 2026 Joy Smith Foundation Illuminates Hope at Gala On March 12, hundreds of supporters filled the banquet hall of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for the annual Joy Smith Foundation (JSF) fundraising gala. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Given the dramatic spike in the price of gasoline in recent weeks, would you be more likely to consider an EV for your next vehicle purchase? Choices Yes. EV technology interests me and it would be a relief not to have to worry so much about price volatility. * No. I have concerns about the practicality of EVs and prefer to stick with a gas-powered vehicle, even if it costs more to operate. * 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 Mar 31, 2026 A Labour of Love: Ritchot Builder’s 1929 Essex Earns Top Honours For nearly 50 years, Winnipeg’s World of Wheels show has been an annual tradition among car enthusiasts.
Local News Mar 31, 2026 Centennial Event to Commemorate Mennonite Exodus from Manitoba to Paraguay This year marks the one hundredth anniversary since Manitoba Mennonites left to seek cultural freedom half a world away in Chaco, Paraguay. In honour of the momentous event, the Chortitz Church Committee is hosting a commemorative gathering at the Chortitz Heritage Church in Randolph on April 12.
Local News Mar 26, 2026 Manitoba Budget to Reduce Grocery Costs and Offer Other Direct Savings Manitoba’s Finance Minister, Adrien Sala, introduced the upcoming year’s budget on March 24. The financial plan is said to focus on creating good jobs, lowering the cost of living, and finding new ways to improve the healthcare system.
Local News Mar 25, 2026 Niverville RCMP Arrest Wanted Criminal and Charge Sleeping Driver March has been a busy month for the Niverville RCMP detachment. Over the course of just a few hours, wanted criminals were arrested and impaired drivers were safely taken off the roadways.
Local News Mar 24, 2026 Southeast Spring Flooding Forecast Low to Moderate According to the Hydrologic Forecast Centre, there is low to moderate risk of spring flooding in Manitoba this year.
Local News Mar 24, 2026 Siblings Intensify Push for Debbie’s Law in Response to System Gaps On Wednesday, March 18, siblings Colleen Dyck and Daniel Fewster found themselves in front of news cameras again, drawing fresh attention to a policy initiative they call Debbie’s Law.
Local News Mar 22, 2026 Seminar to Guide Philanthropists on Leaving a Lasting Legacy Cameron Rennie of Niverville understands the importance of philanthropy. More specifically, he and his team at IG Private Wealth Management understand the importance of gifts that keep on giving.
Local News Mar 19, 2026 Niverville and Ritchot Reps Accept Leadership Roles on Planning Region Board It’s been 18 months since the Winnipeg Metro Region halted its Plan20-50 proposal due to public and municipal backlash. In that time, much has transpired, including a name change for the organization to the Capital Planning Region (CPR).
Local News Mar 19, 2026 Ritchot Education Taxes Go Up Across All School Divisions Residents across Ritchot will see the education portion of their property tax bill go up this year. In total, five different school division have catchment areas in Ritchot.
Local News Mar 18, 2026 Niverville Presents New Budget and Big Infrastructure Improvements Niverville’s town council presented their 2026 budget on March 18. At the same time, a list of major infrastructure improvements was announced.
Local News Mar 17, 2026 Providence Slashes Budget While Building New Revenue It would be an understatement to say the past two years have been challenging for Providence University College. Recent decisions at both the federal and provincial level have trickled down, requiring the faith-based school to make major budget cuts.
Local News Mar 16, 2026 Joy Smith Foundation Illuminates Hope at Gala On March 12, hundreds of supporters filled the banquet hall of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for the annual Joy Smith Foundation (JSF) fundraising gala.
