On the morning of March 12, public health officials announced the first positive diagnosis for COVID-19 in Manitoba.

In less than a month, Twenty Twenty Tattoo Studio is set to open in Niverville—by April 1, after Niverville’s town council approved their conditional use application in mid-February.

The Hanover School Division has passed its budget for the upcoming school year. The division expects enrollment to increase by 2.5 percent in September, which equals approximately 204 new students.

Stories help. Sharing our stories is an action we can take to bring us closer together during social distancing. At a time when we're forced to connect virtually or not at all, the intentionally vulnerable authenticity of sharing our families’ experiences helps build community. So read along as The Citizen presents the experiences of some local families who are practicing social distancing or isolation during the current COVID-19 public health crisis.

Shereen Rashwan may be new to business ownership, but what she lacks in restaurant management experience she makes up for in zeal and creativity. On March 10, Rashwan is excited to become the new face of Bistro 290 in Niverville.

In a move to implement a healthcare model unique to Manitoba, the Town of Niverville will assume ownership of Open Health Niverville effective March 2. Open Health is the community’s primary health clinic and has been owned and operated by Drs. Chris and Mairi Burnett for 15 years.