Local News Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Local News Apr 16, 2026 Ritchot’s Council Presents Budget 2026 The RM of Ritchot presented their new budget on Wednesday, April 15, with council voting unanimously to accept it. Local News Apr 14, 2026 Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba Kicks Off 2026 Awareness Walk As the last remnants of winter fade, the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba (ASM) is encouraging everyone to get outside and walk—more specifically, to walk in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s. Local News Apr 13, 2026 Niverville Businesses Honoured with Annual Chamber Awards On April 10, the Niverville Chamber of Commerce hosted its biggest event of the year: the annual general meeting and awards night gala. The event saw four very deserving business and individuals honoured with awards. Local News Apr 09, 2026 RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit Visits NHS In an effort to promote education about keeping young people safe, the RCMP have been sending officers from the Internet Child Exploitation team to high schools throughout the province. Local News Jan 08, 2026 Ritchot Council Considers Proposals for Ste. Agathe Housing Initiative In an effort to create new and affordable housing options in Ste. Agathe, Ritchot’s council put a call out to developers this past October. Local News Jan 06, 2026 Niverville’s Deputy Mayor Says Stars Seem to Be Aligning in 2026 Niverville’s council kicked off the new year with its first council meeting on January 6. With Mayor Myron Dyck absent, Councillor Nathan Dueck officiated the meeting in his new role as deputy mayor. Local News Jan 05, 2026 Most Municipalities Back Out of Regional Library Conversation Four of the six municipalities involved in a working group to explore the creation of a regional library have opted out. Local News Jan 05, 2026 Niverville Beautification Efforts Blossom in 2025 For the third year in a row, the community of Niverville received top honours from the Manitoba chapter of Communities in Bloom for its beautification efforts this past summer. Local News Dec 30, 2025 Recapping 2025: A Year of Optimism and Growth The year 2025 may not feel like a gripping page-turner for most people living in Ritchot and Niverville. Unlike 2024, there were no Hollywood movie studio announcements or RCMP manhunts. Local News Dec 26, 2025 Province Offers Early-Stage Optimism on Highway 59 Twinning For 20 years, commuters along Highway 59 have been waiting on the province to pick up where they left off and twin this major transportation corridor south of Île-des-Chênes. Local News Dec 23, 2025 Niverville High School Well Represented at Youth Parliament 2025 This Christmas break, while many teenagers are gaming or sleeping late, one collection of Niverville youth will be undertaking a deep dive into provincial politics. Local News Dec 23, 2025 MLA Ron Schuler to Hang Up Political Hat After 27 years in the political arena, MLA Ron Schuler has decided not to seek re-election when his current term ends in 2027. Until then, he will continue to represent and serve the constituents of Springfield-Ritchot. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Given the dramatic spike in the price of gasoline in recent weeks, would you be more likely to consider an EV for your next vehicle purchase? Choices Yes. EV technology interests me and it would be a relief not to have to worry so much about price volatility. * No. I have concerns about the practicality of EVs and prefer to stick with a gas-powered vehicle, even if it costs more to operate. * 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 Apr 16, 2026 Ritchot’s Council Presents Budget 2026 The RM of Ritchot presented their new budget on Wednesday, April 15, with council voting unanimously to accept it.
Local News Apr 14, 2026 Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba Kicks Off 2026 Awareness Walk As the last remnants of winter fade, the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba (ASM) is encouraging everyone to get outside and walk—more specifically, to walk in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s.
Local News Apr 13, 2026 Niverville Businesses Honoured with Annual Chamber Awards On April 10, the Niverville Chamber of Commerce hosted its biggest event of the year: the annual general meeting and awards night gala. The event saw four very deserving business and individuals honoured with awards.
Local News Apr 09, 2026 RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit Visits NHS In an effort to promote education about keeping young people safe, the RCMP have been sending officers from the Internet Child Exploitation team to high schools throughout the province.
Local News Jan 08, 2026 Ritchot Council Considers Proposals for Ste. Agathe Housing Initiative In an effort to create new and affordable housing options in Ste. Agathe, Ritchot’s council put a call out to developers this past October.
Local News Jan 06, 2026 Niverville’s Deputy Mayor Says Stars Seem to Be Aligning in 2026 Niverville’s council kicked off the new year with its first council meeting on January 6. With Mayor Myron Dyck absent, Councillor Nathan Dueck officiated the meeting in his new role as deputy mayor.
Local News Jan 05, 2026 Most Municipalities Back Out of Regional Library Conversation Four of the six municipalities involved in a working group to explore the creation of a regional library have opted out.
Local News Jan 05, 2026 Niverville Beautification Efforts Blossom in 2025 For the third year in a row, the community of Niverville received top honours from the Manitoba chapter of Communities in Bloom for its beautification efforts this past summer.
Local News Dec 30, 2025 Recapping 2025: A Year of Optimism and Growth The year 2025 may not feel like a gripping page-turner for most people living in Ritchot and Niverville. Unlike 2024, there were no Hollywood movie studio announcements or RCMP manhunts.
Local News Dec 26, 2025 Province Offers Early-Stage Optimism on Highway 59 Twinning For 20 years, commuters along Highway 59 have been waiting on the province to pick up where they left off and twin this major transportation corridor south of Île-des-Chênes.
Local News Dec 23, 2025 Niverville High School Well Represented at Youth Parliament 2025 This Christmas break, while many teenagers are gaming or sleeping late, one collection of Niverville youth will be undertaking a deep dive into provincial politics.
Local News Dec 23, 2025 MLA Ron Schuler to Hang Up Political Hat After 27 years in the political arena, MLA Ron Schuler has decided not to seek re-election when his current term ends in 2027. Until then, he will continue to represent and serve the constituents of Springfield-Ritchot.
