Local News Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Local News Aug 21, 2025 Non-Profit Looks to Create a Safer Environment for Seniors with Alzheimer’s For anyone connected to a senior citizen living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, a new organization is aiming to offer a breath of relief. Local News Aug 21, 2025 Ritchot Considers New Waste Management Pilot Project On August 20, a delegation from Carbon Lock Tech made an in-person presentation to Ritchot’s council, asking for partnership in a pilot project which would make use of their relatively new technology. Local News Aug 20, 2025 Council Talks Education, Healthcare Expansion, and Future Energy Needs On August 19, Niverville’s council unanimously approved a subdivision request by Sunset Estates. This proactive move paves the way for a fourth school to put down roots in the community sometime in the future. Local News Aug 19, 2025 When Dining Out Becomes a Luxury Since the turn of this decade, consumers have been met with rapidly rising costs for goods and services across every sector. Nothing seems to be immune in these tough economic times, and that certainly includes restaurant dining. Local News Nov 15, 2024 Province Invests in New Crime Prevention Strategies The provincial government has rolled out a new public safety strategy, the goal of which is not only to address violent crime and retail theft but also to zero in on the root causes of these crimes Local News Nov 13, 2024 Provincial Government Introduces Cabinet Changes Beginning November 13, the NDP has shifted the faces of portfolios of several cabinet positions. At the same time, new cabinet ministers have been added, as well as one new department: the Department of Innovation and New Technology. Local News Nov 13, 2024 Niverville High School Reports Positive Response to Cellphone Ban It’s been just over two months since the province banned student cellphone use in schools and Niverville High School’s principal, Paul Grosskopf, reports that the transition is going remarkably well. Local News Nov 12, 2024 Hundreds Moved by Tales of Auschwitz Survivor True to tradition, the Niverville Heritage Centre ballroom was once again full to capacity this Remembrance Day, bringing out about 800 people for the annual service. Local News Nov 07, 2024 Residents Invited to Ritchot Remembrance Day Service The RM of Ritchot is extending an invitation to all residents to join for its Remembrance Day observances on Monday, November 11 to honour the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for Local News Nov 07, 2024 Ritchot Council Discusses RCMP, Trash, and Overruns On Monday, November 4, attendees of the annual Heritage Centre (HC) gala were wined, dined, and inspired to join the collective challenge of providing ongoing support for this unique aging-in-place campus. Local News Nov 07, 2024 Heritage Centre Gala Attendees Invited to Join Collective Challenge On Monday, November 4, attendees of the annual Heritage Centre (HC) gala were wined, dined, and inspired to join the collective challenge of providing ongoing support for this unique aging-in-place campus. Local News Nov 06, 2024 Niverville Council Approves Subdivision of Agricultural Land At their November 5 public meeting, Niverville’s council approved a request from Artel Farms Land Co Ltd. to subdivide approximately 260 acres of land bordering Highway 311 from Krahn Road to Sood Road. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Considering the inherent risks, should our government consider enacting legislation that restricts the use and/or ownership of cellphones among young people? Choices Yes. New laws around cellphone ownership, such as enacting a minimum legal age, would help protect young people. * No. In our current day and age, it is unrealistic to restrict cellphone ownership or usage to those of a particular age. * 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
Local News Aug 21, 2025 Non-Profit Looks to Create a Safer Environment for Seniors with Alzheimer’s For anyone connected to a senior citizen living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, a new organization is aiming to offer a breath of relief.
Local News Aug 21, 2025 Ritchot Considers New Waste Management Pilot Project On August 20, a delegation from Carbon Lock Tech made an in-person presentation to Ritchot’s council, asking for partnership in a pilot project which would make use of their relatively new technology.
Local News Aug 20, 2025 Council Talks Education, Healthcare Expansion, and Future Energy Needs On August 19, Niverville’s council unanimously approved a subdivision request by Sunset Estates. This proactive move paves the way for a fourth school to put down roots in the community sometime in the future.
Local News Aug 19, 2025 When Dining Out Becomes a Luxury Since the turn of this decade, consumers have been met with rapidly rising costs for goods and services across every sector. Nothing seems to be immune in these tough economic times, and that certainly includes restaurant dining.
Local News Nov 15, 2024 Province Invests in New Crime Prevention Strategies The provincial government has rolled out a new public safety strategy, the goal of which is not only to address violent crime and retail theft but also to zero in on the root causes of these crimes
Local News Nov 13, 2024 Provincial Government Introduces Cabinet Changes Beginning November 13, the NDP has shifted the faces of portfolios of several cabinet positions. At the same time, new cabinet ministers have been added, as well as one new department: the Department of Innovation and New Technology.
Local News Nov 13, 2024 Niverville High School Reports Positive Response to Cellphone Ban It’s been just over two months since the province banned student cellphone use in schools and Niverville High School’s principal, Paul Grosskopf, reports that the transition is going remarkably well.
Local News Nov 12, 2024 Hundreds Moved by Tales of Auschwitz Survivor True to tradition, the Niverville Heritage Centre ballroom was once again full to capacity this Remembrance Day, bringing out about 800 people for the annual service.
Local News Nov 07, 2024 Residents Invited to Ritchot Remembrance Day Service The RM of Ritchot is extending an invitation to all residents to join for its Remembrance Day observances on Monday, November 11 to honour the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for
Local News Nov 07, 2024 Ritchot Council Discusses RCMP, Trash, and Overruns On Monday, November 4, attendees of the annual Heritage Centre (HC) gala were wined, dined, and inspired to join the collective challenge of providing ongoing support for this unique aging-in-place campus.
Local News Nov 07, 2024 Heritage Centre Gala Attendees Invited to Join Collective Challenge On Monday, November 4, attendees of the annual Heritage Centre (HC) gala were wined, dined, and inspired to join the collective challenge of providing ongoing support for this unique aging-in-place campus.
Local News Nov 06, 2024 Niverville Council Approves Subdivision of Agricultural Land At their November 5 public meeting, Niverville’s council approved a request from Artel Farms Land Co Ltd. to subdivide approximately 260 acres of land bordering Highway 311 from Krahn Road to Sood Road.
