For the last several years, residents of Niverville have gathered in November for Winterfest, an opportunity for people to do some holiday shopping from local vendors, entertain kids with games and crafts, and sip hot cocoa while the community tree lights up for the first time.

About a year ago, Pavel and Victoria Petrenko opened a new mechanics shop in Niverville called Check Engine. Amidst cultural adjustments and the economic struggle of COVID-19, the new Russian immigrants say that life has been challenging for them—but they’re happy to call Canada home.

In a typical year, the coming of autumn would mark the St. Adolphe Parish’s annual fundraising fall supper. The fall supper, as well as the Christmas bake sale, has been a staple of the community for 50 years.

Niverville’s council met on the evening of Tuesday, September 15 to discuss a variety of items on the town’s agenda.

One of Niverville’s long-gestating beautification projects is in its final stages of completion this week. The Heritage Pavilion, located in the Heritage Centre Gardens, is under construction now, and the structure is already nearing the finish line.

The staff is growing at the Open Health medical clinic in Niverville. After being bought by the Town of Niverville in March 2020, the clinic is on its way to offering a full team of clinicians, one of the goals set by new management.