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 10, 2024 Dozens of Birdhouses Land in the Baudry Trails On September 25, the Baudry Trails in Ste. Agathe gained a beautiful new feature. The trails now have 60 birdhouses spread throughout the property, all painted by members of the community. Local News Oct 09, 2024 Ritchot Reviews Food Waste Management Pilot Program One hundred Ritchot households participated in a food waste reduction program this summer, thanks to a pilot project sponsored by the RM. At council’s October 2 public meeting, the results of the project were available for review. Local News Oct 08, 2024 Upcoming Heritage Centre Fundraiser Buoyed by Optimism The annual Niverville Heritage Centre (NHC) fundraising gala is just around the corner and organizers are asking for everyone’s support to make this year’s event the best one yet. Local News Oct 08, 2024 Food Drive Supports Helping Hands Foodbank Sometimes it takes the effort of a team of community-minded people to pull off a successful fundraiser. On October 8, the local Helping Hands foodbank partnered with Your Grocery People (YGP) in Niverville for just such a collaboration. Local News Oct 07, 2024 Potential Healthcare Worker Strike Poised to Impact Southeast At 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, thousands of residents across Manitoba could feel the impact of a widespread strike by healthcare workers. Local News Oct 03, 2024 MMHS Presents Guided Tours of East and West Reserves On October 10 and 22, local history buffs will be treated to two special events in honour of the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Mennonite people in Manitoba. Local News Oct 03, 2024 Province Introduces Digital Access for Addictions Treatment Addictions treatment is significantly more accessible for Manitobans since the provincial government announced $450,000 in new funding to support the development of the Digital Front Door health services platform. Local News Oct 02, 2024 Niverville Joins Other RMs to Explore Creation of Regional Library When Niverville councillor Meghan Beasant ran in the last municipal election, she told voters that she’d make it her mandate to research the feasibility of a local public library. Two years into her term, she’s making good on that promise. 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 10, 2024 Dozens of Birdhouses Land in the Baudry Trails On September 25, the Baudry Trails in Ste. Agathe gained a beautiful new feature. The trails now have 60 birdhouses spread throughout the property, all painted by members of the community.
Local News Oct 09, 2024 Ritchot Reviews Food Waste Management Pilot Program One hundred Ritchot households participated in a food waste reduction program this summer, thanks to a pilot project sponsored by the RM. At council’s October 2 public meeting, the results of the project were available for review.
Local News Oct 08, 2024 Upcoming Heritage Centre Fundraiser Buoyed by Optimism The annual Niverville Heritage Centre (NHC) fundraising gala is just around the corner and organizers are asking for everyone’s support to make this year’s event the best one yet.
Local News Oct 08, 2024 Food Drive Supports Helping Hands Foodbank Sometimes it takes the effort of a team of community-minded people to pull off a successful fundraiser. On October 8, the local Helping Hands foodbank partnered with Your Grocery People (YGP) in Niverville for just such a collaboration.
Local News Oct 07, 2024 Potential Healthcare Worker Strike Poised to Impact Southeast At 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, thousands of residents across Manitoba could feel the impact of a widespread strike by healthcare workers.
Local News Oct 03, 2024 MMHS Presents Guided Tours of East and West Reserves On October 10 and 22, local history buffs will be treated to two special events in honour of the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Mennonite people in Manitoba.
Local News Oct 03, 2024 Province Introduces Digital Access for Addictions Treatment Addictions treatment is significantly more accessible for Manitobans since the provincial government announced $450,000 in new funding to support the development of the Digital Front Door health services platform.
Local News Oct 02, 2024 Niverville Joins Other RMs to Explore Creation of Regional Library When Niverville councillor Meghan Beasant ran in the last municipal election, she told voters that she’d make it her mandate to research the feasibility of a local public library. Two years into her term, she’s making good on that promise.
