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 Oct 26, 2024 Nighthawks Earn Shootout Win The Niverville Nighthawks got back in the win column on Friday night at the CRRC with a thrilling 6–5 victory over the Winnipeg Freeze—a contest that got pushed all the way to a shootout. Local News Oct 21, 2024 École Gabrielle-Roy Hosts 40th Anniversary Celebration On November 9, alumni of École/Collège Régional Gabrielle-Roy (Gab-Roy), their parents, members of the community members are invited to the celebration of a major milestone of this all-French school. The occasion? Gab-Roy is turnings 40. Local News Oct 18, 2024 Niverville Thrift Shop Marks 50th Anniversary The Niverville MCC Thrift Shop has reached a remarkable milestone: it has been serving the community for 50 years. Local News Oct 18, 2024 Fire Safety Week Focuses on Testing Smoke Alarms During the week of October 6–12, fire departments across the country set to the task of educating the public on this year’s fire safety theme: smoke alarms and making them work for you. Fire Safety Week is held every October, produced by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Local News Oct 17, 2024 Ritchot Celebrates Grand Opening of Renovated Civic Building Residents of Ritchot joined its council and RM staff on October 16 for the official grand opening of the newly renovated civic office. Local News Oct 16, 2024 Niverville Mayor Says Plan20-50 in Limbo In late September, board members of the Winnipeg Metro Region (WMR) met with Ian Bushie, Minister of Municipal Relations, after the organization failed to successfully roll out Plan20-50 this summer. Local News Oct 15, 2024 Ex-Military Man Heads to Capital for Remembrance Day Service On November 11, at 11:00 a.m., Niverville’s Steve Choquette and his partner Renee Baudry will be observing a moment of silence in the nation’s capital. Local News Oct 10, 2024 Non-Profit Focuses on Southeast Homeless Crisis For years, many Manitobans have held to the common misconception that homelessness is a Winnipeg-centric issue, but nothing could be further from the truth. 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 Oct 26, 2024 Nighthawks Earn Shootout Win The Niverville Nighthawks got back in the win column on Friday night at the CRRC with a thrilling 6–5 victory over the Winnipeg Freeze—a contest that got pushed all the way to a shootout.
Local News Oct 21, 2024 École Gabrielle-Roy Hosts 40th Anniversary Celebration On November 9, alumni of École/Collège Régional Gabrielle-Roy (Gab-Roy), their parents, members of the community members are invited to the celebration of a major milestone of this all-French school. The occasion? Gab-Roy is turnings 40.
Local News Oct 18, 2024 Niverville Thrift Shop Marks 50th Anniversary The Niverville MCC Thrift Shop has reached a remarkable milestone: it has been serving the community for 50 years.
Local News Oct 18, 2024 Fire Safety Week Focuses on Testing Smoke Alarms During the week of October 6–12, fire departments across the country set to the task of educating the public on this year’s fire safety theme: smoke alarms and making them work for you. Fire Safety Week is held every October, produced by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Local News Oct 17, 2024 Ritchot Celebrates Grand Opening of Renovated Civic Building Residents of Ritchot joined its council and RM staff on October 16 for the official grand opening of the newly renovated civic office.
Local News Oct 16, 2024 Niverville Mayor Says Plan20-50 in Limbo In late September, board members of the Winnipeg Metro Region (WMR) met with Ian Bushie, Minister of Municipal Relations, after the organization failed to successfully roll out Plan20-50 this summer.
Local News Oct 15, 2024 Ex-Military Man Heads to Capital for Remembrance Day Service On November 11, at 11:00 a.m., Niverville’s Steve Choquette and his partner Renee Baudry will be observing a moment of silence in the nation’s capital.
Local News Oct 10, 2024 Non-Profit Focuses on Southeast Homeless Crisis For years, many Manitobans have held to the common misconception that homelessness is a Winnipeg-centric issue, but nothing could be further from the truth.
