On Wednesday, April 3, Ritchot council covered a variety of topics at their morning public meeting.

In recent weeks, the testing of anti-theft scanners at Canadian retail outlets has many people feeling like these new security measures are taking things a step too far. Introduced at four Loblaws-owned stores across neighbouring Ontario, the scanners have been developed to curb theft from self-checkout users.

In recent weeks, the NDP government announced their intent to give the minimum wage another boost, marking the fourth increase to Manitoba’s lowest wage in two years. By the fall, the minimum wage will have shot up by nearly $4 per hour since 2022.

Adrien Sala, Manitoba’s Finance Minister, revealed details of Budget 2024 at the Legislature on April 2. Despite the projected deficit of almost $2 billion at the end of this year’s first quarter, the annual budget announcement was rife with promises of tax cuts, rebates, and healthcare spending.

According to locally owned Prairie Sky Properties, Niverville’s newest residential development is underway. Called Fairway Drive Estates, owner Jeremy Braun says that the development will see the construction of 27 multifamily bungalows on Fairway Drive in Niverville.

On March 1, a group of Grade Ten students from Niverville High School met up with a group of Niverville Middle School Grade Six students at St. Adolphe’s Friendship Trail to help teach them about natural resources and ecosystems.