On December 2, the provincial government announced new remote learning expectations for Manitobans. For many parents and educators, the news brings welcome clarity in a time of confusion.

In late November, Niverville’s town council and staff met for their annual planning session. In 2021, the town intends to take on major capital projects that will change the landscape of Niverville significantly.

In the last week, it’s become clear that Manitoba’s COVID-19 case numbers have begun to stabilize—but the goal is still to reduce those numbers. The provincial government has therefore announced that the current public health orders will be extended until January 8, 2021.

On December 1, the Board of Governors of Providence University College and Theological Seminary announced its new President. Dr. Kenton C. Anderson will take over the position following David Johnson’s semi-retirement on June 1, 2021.

Home-based businesses are on the rise in our current economy, fostered by both the work-from-home atmosphere fostered during the COVID-19 pandemic and the overall rise of the self-employed or those employed by the gig economy pre-pandemic.

A public hearing will take place in Niverville on December 15 at which town council will hear from a new applicant seeking to open a cannabis retail outlet. The proposed location is at 41 Main Street, a unit in the new commercial strip mall where construction will begin this month.