“What do you remember about 2020?”

As part of a plan to improve flood prevention measures south of Winnipeg, the RM of Ritchot and Town of Niverville are receiving approximately $95,500 worth of new equipment. In total, about $2 million is being dispersed amongst the 13 municipalities that make up the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region.

Kyle and Cyndi Wiebe normally lead very busy lives, enjoying country living with their five children and three dogs. Kyle is a Winnipeg paramedic and Cyndi does freelance graphic design/illustration and works part-time reception for the Town of Niverville.

A local Niverville couple, Raesha and Joel Enns, are expecting their first child in August. Joel runs his own roofing company, JJE Roofing & Construction, while Raesha stays at home working on the accounting side of the business.

The provincial government has suspended classes schools for three weeks starting on March 23, and the closures will last until at least April 5 in Manitoba. In other places, such as Alberta, the government is preparing for students to be away for the remainder of the school year.

With the current coronavirus outbreak, and the social distancing measures in effect, businesses everywhere are facing new challenges and threats. To help support our local businesses, which are vital to the well-being of our communities, this article will present a list of businesses who are responding to the pandemic—letting you know what measures they’re taking, and how you can support them.