Arts & Culture Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Arts & Culture May 19, 2025 Homegrown Harmonies to Bring Out Ritchot’s Summer Soundtrack A travelling music series that showcases homegrown talent is gearing up to return to the RM of Ritchot this summer. Arts & Culture Apr 25, 2025 Niverville High School to Raise Curtain on Matilda The drama team at Niverville High School are nearly ready to raise the curtain on this year’s musical production of Matilda by Roald Dahl. Three performances will take place at the school on April 30, May 1, and May 2 under the guidance of Janelle Malech, the school’s drama instructor. Arts & Culture Apr 02, 2025 Country Music Stars to Descend on Niverville The mainstage at this year’s Niverville Olde Tyme Country Fair is going to be bigger and better than ever, with a constellation of country music stars touching down to put on a show that won’t soon be forgotten. Arts & Culture Mar 30, 2025 Jette Studios Opens Its Doors On Friday, March 28, the new 25,000-square-foot film soundstage located on the corner of Highway 311 and Wallace Road was alight with activity.The event? None other than the studio’s much anticipated grand opening of Jette Studios. Arts & Culture Dec 27, 2023 Local Artist Exhibits New Collection Since mid-December, Niverville-based artist Daniel Dueck has been presenting an exhibit of 70 new paintings at The Public Brewhouse in Steinbach. Arts & Culture Dec 22, 2023 Mennonite-Based Sitcom to Debut in New Year There’s a brand-new TV sitcom ready to hit the air in early January—and it’s one that should hit close to home for Mennonites and Filipinos alike in southeastern Manitoba. Arts & Culture Dec 18, 2023 Local Artist Behind New Steel Art Installation A Niverville artist is behind the new art installation at a prominent property on Pembina Highway in Winnipeg. The massive stainless steel piece at The Halo was designed and built by Darren Sakwi. Arts & Culture Nov 20, 2023 Local Music Acts to Throw New Year’s Bash A group of organizers and musicians are hard at work to give locals a new way to bring in the new year. On December 31, the Heritage Centre’s main ballroom will play host to an all-out rock and roll-style social headlined by three award-winning talents and their bands: JR Charron, Catie St. Germain, and the Department of Human Resources, frontlined by Trevor Lux. Arts & Culture Oct 25, 2023 RM Mayor Looks Forward to Annual “Scare” The annual Scare with the Mayor is planned for 6:00–9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31 at the TC Energy Centre in Île-des-Chênes. Arts & Culture Sep 17, 2023 Local Author’s Books Focus on Personal, Meaningful Storytelling Robert Stermscheg of Niverville has just released a new novel, although it’s far from his first. Over the last 15 years, this local author has published a half-dozen books, of different types and genres. But they all have something important in common: a deeply personal connection to his own life. Arts & Culture Sep 06, 2023 Local Author and Illustrator Team Up to Share Faith in New Children’s Book A local author and illustrator have collaborated on a new children’s book that bring to life the biblical story of Jonah being swallowed by a whale and living to tell the tale. Arts & Culture Aug 28, 2023 Summer Festivals Return to Pre-Pandemic Form Summer festivals across our corner of the southeast returned in style this year, after having been cancelled or offering only limited programming during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Do you think developers and local councils should work to make space for tiny homes in our communities? Choices Yes. Tiny homes provide an economical, practical, and sustainable option for those who aren't interested in apartments. * No. Tiny homes, much like trailer parks, could drive down property values for everyone else. * 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
Arts & Culture May 19, 2025 Homegrown Harmonies to Bring Out Ritchot’s Summer Soundtrack A travelling music series that showcases homegrown talent is gearing up to return to the RM of Ritchot this summer.
Arts & Culture Apr 25, 2025 Niverville High School to Raise Curtain on Matilda The drama team at Niverville High School are nearly ready to raise the curtain on this year’s musical production of Matilda by Roald Dahl. Three performances will take place at the school on April 30, May 1, and May 2 under the guidance of Janelle Malech, the school’s drama instructor.
Arts & Culture Apr 02, 2025 Country Music Stars to Descend on Niverville The mainstage at this year’s Niverville Olde Tyme Country Fair is going to be bigger and better than ever, with a constellation of country music stars touching down to put on a show that won’t soon be forgotten.
Arts & Culture Mar 30, 2025 Jette Studios Opens Its Doors On Friday, March 28, the new 25,000-square-foot film soundstage located on the corner of Highway 311 and Wallace Road was alight with activity.The event? None other than the studio’s much anticipated grand opening of Jette Studios.
Arts & Culture Dec 27, 2023 Local Artist Exhibits New Collection Since mid-December, Niverville-based artist Daniel Dueck has been presenting an exhibit of 70 new paintings at The Public Brewhouse in Steinbach.
Arts & Culture Dec 22, 2023 Mennonite-Based Sitcom to Debut in New Year There’s a brand-new TV sitcom ready to hit the air in early January—and it’s one that should hit close to home for Mennonites and Filipinos alike in southeastern Manitoba.
Arts & Culture Dec 18, 2023 Local Artist Behind New Steel Art Installation A Niverville artist is behind the new art installation at a prominent property on Pembina Highway in Winnipeg. The massive stainless steel piece at The Halo was designed and built by Darren Sakwi.
Arts & Culture Nov 20, 2023 Local Music Acts to Throw New Year’s Bash A group of organizers and musicians are hard at work to give locals a new way to bring in the new year. On December 31, the Heritage Centre’s main ballroom will play host to an all-out rock and roll-style social headlined by three award-winning talents and their bands: JR Charron, Catie St. Germain, and the Department of Human Resources, frontlined by Trevor Lux.
Arts & Culture Oct 25, 2023 RM Mayor Looks Forward to Annual “Scare” The annual Scare with the Mayor is planned for 6:00–9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31 at the TC Energy Centre in Île-des-Chênes.
Arts & Culture Sep 17, 2023 Local Author’s Books Focus on Personal, Meaningful Storytelling Robert Stermscheg of Niverville has just released a new novel, although it’s far from his first. Over the last 15 years, this local author has published a half-dozen books, of different types and genres. But they all have something important in common: a deeply personal connection to his own life.
Arts & Culture Sep 06, 2023 Local Author and Illustrator Team Up to Share Faith in New Children’s Book A local author and illustrator have collaborated on a new children’s book that bring to life the biblical story of Jonah being swallowed by a whale and living to tell the tale.
Arts & Culture Aug 28, 2023 Summer Festivals Return to Pre-Pandemic Form Summer festivals across our corner of the southeast returned in style this year, after having been cancelled or offering only limited programming during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
