Thanksgiving is nearly upon us again. But the past few years have been difficult on many of us as we’ve muddled our way through a pandemic.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) was recognized by communities across the country on September 30. Schools around the province also recognized the historical relevance of the day by hosting Orange Shirt Day events during the week leading up to the holiday.

This year marks the one hundredth anniversary of the annual Fire Prevention Week campaign. The theme for this year’s campaign, which runs from October 9 to 15, is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.”

On October 26, voters across Manitoba will get the opportunity to cast votes for their mayors, councillors, and school trustees. With several candidates vying for a limited number of spots on council, Niverville residents will have a number of people to consider.

From September 19–25, the Niverville location of Tim Hortons ran their annual Smile Cookie campaign to raise funds for the local chapter of Communities in Bloom. CIB plans to use the funds to finish the memory garden in the courtyard of the Heritage Life Personal Care Home, which will feature a putting green, butterfly garden, and other seniors’ healthy living activities.

For the first time in three years, graduates of the École/Collège Régional Gabrielle-Roy and Niverville High School were rewarded with the return of long-held traditions to their graduation ceremonies.