The Heritage Centre in Niverville is set to host their annual Spring Fling Craft & Artisan Boutique on Sunday, May 7. The event will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and take place in the atrium.

Since the arrival of Tim Hortons and Shell, the amount of traffic at the corner of Krahn Road and Highway 311 has skyrocketed. The good news is that new turning lanes are being added to the intersection this spring.

Working from a home office or operating a business from your home can be a great way to earn extra income, not to mention the intangible benefits of having less stress, no commute, and additional family time. But it is important to remember that the home business is just that—a business. And it needs to be insured like any other business, because homeowner policies don’t typically cover business activities.

As part of its graduation exercises on April 24, Providence University College presented an honorary doctorate degree to a former student who has gone on to achieve big things in the academic world.

Last month, Michelle McHale announced that she was running for the leadership of the Manitoba NDP. However, on April 22, she decided to drop out of the race.

Three members on Ritchot’s municipal council resign abruptly, no official reasons cited at press time. Former mayor Jackie Hunt contends bullying was a factor in her decision.