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 Jun 26, 2024 Niverville’s 2024 Grads Off to Bigger Things Wednesday, June 26 will live on in the memories of graduates from Niverville High School (NHS) for decades to come. Local News Jun 26, 2024 Niverville’s High Achievers Take Home Prestigious Awards Twenty-six awards were presented to a cross-section of 21 graduates at Niverville’s June 26 grad convocation. Local News Jun 20, 2024 Province Funds Beach Safety Officers and Life Jacket Program On this, the first day of summer, the provincial government has announced their intention to invest $7.4 million into funding for beach safety officers at three Manitoba beaches over the next four years. Local News Jun 20, 2024 Ritchot Seeks Public Input on Eco-Industrial Zoning Change In an effort to further the municipality’s aim of adopting sounder environmental practices, Ritchot’s council is recommending an amendment to the zoning bylaw which would introduce eco-industrial zoning opportunities. Local News Jun 19, 2024 MP Tables Bill Requiring Continued Access to Cash in Canada Ted Falk, Member of Parliament for Provencher, was pleased to have the opportunity to table his new private member’s bill in Ottawa earlier this month. Local News Jun 19, 2024 Close Call for Niverville’s Before and After School Daycare It was a close call for the administrator of the before and after school daycare, Semira Getachew, who was nearly forced to shut down the program she runs at the Niverville Elementary School (NES) at the end of this month. Local News Jun 19, 2024 Landfill Search for Missing Women to Begin On June 11, the provincial government announced that the landfill search for the remains of two missing Winnipeg women is now ready to get underway. Local News Jun 17, 2024 The Fair and the Midway: Appreciating a Key Partnership The life of a Wonder Shows midway worker isn’t always an easy one as they travel from town to town all summer long, but Niverville’s fair committee gives them a treat every year in the form of a free hot meal. 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 Jun 26, 2024 Niverville’s 2024 Grads Off to Bigger Things Wednesday, June 26 will live on in the memories of graduates from Niverville High School (NHS) for decades to come.
Local News Jun 26, 2024 Niverville’s High Achievers Take Home Prestigious Awards Twenty-six awards were presented to a cross-section of 21 graduates at Niverville’s June 26 grad convocation.
Local News Jun 20, 2024 Province Funds Beach Safety Officers and Life Jacket Program On this, the first day of summer, the provincial government has announced their intention to invest $7.4 million into funding for beach safety officers at three Manitoba beaches over the next four years.
Local News Jun 20, 2024 Ritchot Seeks Public Input on Eco-Industrial Zoning Change In an effort to further the municipality’s aim of adopting sounder environmental practices, Ritchot’s council is recommending an amendment to the zoning bylaw which would introduce eco-industrial zoning opportunities.
Local News Jun 19, 2024 MP Tables Bill Requiring Continued Access to Cash in Canada Ted Falk, Member of Parliament for Provencher, was pleased to have the opportunity to table his new private member’s bill in Ottawa earlier this month.
Local News Jun 19, 2024 Close Call for Niverville’s Before and After School Daycare It was a close call for the administrator of the before and after school daycare, Semira Getachew, who was nearly forced to shut down the program she runs at the Niverville Elementary School (NES) at the end of this month.
Local News Jun 19, 2024 Landfill Search for Missing Women to Begin On June 11, the provincial government announced that the landfill search for the remains of two missing Winnipeg women is now ready to get underway.
Local News Jun 17, 2024 The Fair and the Midway: Appreciating a Key Partnership The life of a Wonder Shows midway worker isn’t always an easy one as they travel from town to town all summer long, but Niverville’s fair committee gives them a treat every year in the form of a free hot meal.
