LOCAL NEWS

According to a provincial spokesperson, repairs to the bridge along Highway 311 near New Bothwell are right on schedule. “The project is expected to be substantially complete and open to...

At some point, people’s lives can become a real struggle. It may be difficult to know where to turn for advice or help. That’s why 211 Manitoba was established. 211 Manitoba is a health and...

We live in an age of fast-charge technology where speed is king. Today, the lithium-ion battery is responsible for charging most personal electronic devices. But without proper use, it can pose...

According to Statistics Canada, based on data from 2022, 27 percent of Canadians aged 15 years and older live with at least one kind of disability.1 This being true, much work needs to be done to...

Residents of the rural capital region, including Niverville and Ritchot, are invited to a public hearing hosted by the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR). The meeting will take place on August 8 at...

Community in Bloom (CiB) is all about creating beautiful spaces that instill a sense of community pride, and on July 30 the Niverville chapter held a luncheon to thank key people who have been...

Following concerns raised by residents of Île-des-Chênes (IDC) over the bump-outs being built along the community’s Main Street, changes are underway. Ritchot Mayor Chris Ewen says that the...

In mid-July, Ritchot’s council brought some clarity to the municipality’s position on bed-and-breakfasts, Airbnbs, and VRBOs. The discussion came in response to an application put forward by...