It’s been at least 15 years since Ritchot residents have experienced water and sewer utility rate hikes. Beginning in January 2023, that’s about to change.

It’s been just better than two years since the Niverville Open Health medical clinic transitioned from being a privately owned to a publicly owned entity, and so far the situation is looking optimistic.

The Niverville Nighthawks and Negash Coffee are pleased to announce a partnership to produce a brand-new Nighthawks coffee blend.

It’s been six years since The Citizen last explored the idea of a French immersion school coming to Niverville, in an article entitled “The Demand for French Immersion.” All these years later, the jury’s still out on whether that will ever be a reality. But depending on who you ask, there may be some reason for hope.

In this series, The Citizen profiles locals who strive to make our little corner of Manitoba a better place. Each month, we feature a person, family, or business that helps brighten the world in some way. If you have someone in mind for a future month, please nominate them to jlavin@nivervillecitizen.com.

Experiencing grief can be awkward, painful, and lonely. It can be tempting to want to pause grief—or even pause celebrating the holidays—altogether. Understanding how complicated grief is and how it affects us can help provide a sense of empowerment to navigate the holiday season.