Happy Valleys Cannabis in Île-des-Chênes is ready to invite customers throughout the region to check out their story at their grand opening weekend, to be held August 19–21.

Bill Fast is a familiar name in Niverville, and on October 26 he’ll also be an option on the municipal election ballot. Fast is vying for one of four councillor positions and hopes to serve the next term in office.

In the last couple of years, cannabis shops have exploded across the marketplace—and this highly competitive retail environment isn’t unique to big cities. Last year, Urban Flavours opened its doors in Niverville. Since that time, Rural Buds has come to St. Adolphe, and Happy Valleys has opened a location in Île-des-Chênes. Customers are now spoiled for choice.

Meghan Beasant of Niverville is giving residents one more reason to go to the polls on October 26. Beasant’s name will appear on this year’s ballot—and if she wins a seat, it will be the first time in eight years that the town has had female representation.

The air around the Niverville Centennial Arena on Saturday, July 23 was fragrant with the enticing smells of the town’s first annual Niverville Smokemaster BBQ Competition. The event was emceed by Jim Johnson of Memphis, Tennessee, himself a 78-time Pitmaster champion.

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of workers across Canada transitioned to working from home, or from other remote locations, while business closed their doors or restricted access.