Perhaps no other subject dominated Niverville’s coffee shops and water coolers in 2016 than the question of when and how Niverville would begin the transition to town water—and who would pay for it. 

Clients of Niverville Heritage Dental will be seeing a new face at the centre this January. Dr. Sunayna Gupta, who has been practicing in Niverville for one year, is scheduled to take a maternity leave starting in mid-January. Dr. Darci Bonar, a native of Brandon who currently practices at the Tuxedo Dental Group in Winnipeg, will be stepping into her shoes. 

Niverville’s current recycling contract is set to expire in the summer, and town council has decided to switch providers. Bristal Hauling has been awarded the new four-year contract, meaning that the town’s recycling will now be taken to the company’s depot in St. Malo. 

On November 11, 2016, about 700 people gathered at the Niverville Heritage Centre to honour the men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our country during times of war, conflict, and peace. With Remembrance Day falling on a Friday, the organizing committee, comprised of private citizen volunteers, wasn’t sure how many people to expect. This year’s attendance was just shy of last year’s 800 attendees.

The Niverville Fire and Emergency Services Department held their annual perogy dinner fundraiser on November 11 at the Golden Friendship Centre. This year, it is estimated that about 400 people attended from the community, collectively raising $5,000 for the department. In the last few years, the perogy dinner has become a popular event.

The key to small-town business success can typically be summed up in a few words: understanding your customers’ needs and delivering beyond their expectations. Ferd Klassen of Niverville Autobody has built his business around that motto.