Local News Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Local News Aug 21, 2025 Non-Profit Looks to Create a Safer Environment for Seniors with Alzheimer’s For anyone connected to a senior citizen living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, a new organization is aiming to offer a breath of relief. Local News Aug 21, 2025 Ritchot Considers New Waste Management Pilot Project On August 20, a delegation from Carbon Lock Tech made an in-person presentation to Ritchot’s council, asking for partnership in a pilot project which would make use of their relatively new technology. Local News Aug 20, 2025 Council Talks Education, Healthcare Expansion, and Future Energy Needs On August 19, Niverville’s council unanimously approved a subdivision request by Sunset Estates. This proactive move paves the way for a fourth school to put down roots in the community sometime in the future. Local News Aug 19, 2025 When Dining Out Becomes a Luxury Since the turn of this decade, consumers have been met with rapidly rising costs for goods and services across every sector. Nothing seems to be immune in these tough economic times, and that certainly includes restaurant dining. Local News Apr 09, 2025 Eddy Paez: Not Your Average Teenager At just 17 years of age, Edlynne (Eddy) Paez of Niverville isn’t your typical teenager. Local News Apr 08, 2025 Liberal Campaign Signs Targeted in Provencher (Again) Frequently during election campaigns, at least in Provencher, there seems to be some level of vigilantism on display from members of the general public. One can only speculate on their motives. Local News Apr 08, 2025 Ballot Breakdown: Noel Gautron, PPC For Noel Gautron of Ritchot, the 2025 election will mark his third time running for the People’s Party of Canada (PPC). Gautron is a small business owner, logistics professional, and family man. Local News Apr 07, 2025 Ballot Breakdown: Blair Mahaffy, Green The Green Party of Canada is being represented in Provencher this election by Blair Mahaffy, who lived for many years with is family in Lorette. He now makes his home in West Hawk Lake. He’s both a software developer and riding guide at the Falcon Beach horse stables. Local News Apr 04, 2025 Ritchot Presents 2025 Financial Plan Just three months into the new year, Ritchot’s council gave third and final reading to their 2025 financial plan, effectively giving it life. Local News Apr 04, 2025 Ballot Breakdown: Trevor Kirczenow, Liberal Challenging in Provencher for the third time is Trevor Kirczenow, running for the Liberals. He holds a degree in political science and is an accomplished violinist and author. He lives with his family near Dugald. Local News Apr 03, 2025 St. Adolphe Main Street, It’s Your Turn Without question, residents of St. Adolphe, not to mention the daily commuters who travel through the town, anxiously await a planned rehabilitation project for the town’s Main Street. Local News Apr 03, 2025 Ballot Breakdown: Ted Falk, Conservative Party The name Ted Falk is nothing new to local voters. Falk has represented Provencher for the past 12 years. The full-time politician lives in Steinbach with his wife Irene, and at almost 65 years of age he says he’s not ready to retire from politics just yet. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Considering the inherent risks, should our government consider enacting legislation that restricts the use and/or ownership of cellphones among young people? Choices Yes. New laws around cellphone ownership, such as enacting a minimum legal age, would help protect young people. * No. In our current day and age, it is unrealistic to restrict cellphone ownership or usage to those of a particular age. * 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 Aug 21, 2025 Non-Profit Looks to Create a Safer Environment for Seniors with Alzheimer’s For anyone connected to a senior citizen living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, a new organization is aiming to offer a breath of relief.
Local News Aug 21, 2025 Ritchot Considers New Waste Management Pilot Project On August 20, a delegation from Carbon Lock Tech made an in-person presentation to Ritchot’s council, asking for partnership in a pilot project which would make use of their relatively new technology.
Local News Aug 20, 2025 Council Talks Education, Healthcare Expansion, and Future Energy Needs On August 19, Niverville’s council unanimously approved a subdivision request by Sunset Estates. This proactive move paves the way for a fourth school to put down roots in the community sometime in the future.
Local News Aug 19, 2025 When Dining Out Becomes a Luxury Since the turn of this decade, consumers have been met with rapidly rising costs for goods and services across every sector. Nothing seems to be immune in these tough economic times, and that certainly includes restaurant dining.
Local News Apr 09, 2025 Eddy Paez: Not Your Average Teenager At just 17 years of age, Edlynne (Eddy) Paez of Niverville isn’t your typical teenager.
Local News Apr 08, 2025 Liberal Campaign Signs Targeted in Provencher (Again) Frequently during election campaigns, at least in Provencher, there seems to be some level of vigilantism on display from members of the general public. One can only speculate on their motives.
Local News Apr 08, 2025 Ballot Breakdown: Noel Gautron, PPC For Noel Gautron of Ritchot, the 2025 election will mark his third time running for the People’s Party of Canada (PPC). Gautron is a small business owner, logistics professional, and family man.
Local News Apr 07, 2025 Ballot Breakdown: Blair Mahaffy, Green The Green Party of Canada is being represented in Provencher this election by Blair Mahaffy, who lived for many years with is family in Lorette. He now makes his home in West Hawk Lake. He’s both a software developer and riding guide at the Falcon Beach horse stables.
Local News Apr 04, 2025 Ritchot Presents 2025 Financial Plan Just three months into the new year, Ritchot’s council gave third and final reading to their 2025 financial plan, effectively giving it life.
Local News Apr 04, 2025 Ballot Breakdown: Trevor Kirczenow, Liberal Challenging in Provencher for the third time is Trevor Kirczenow, running for the Liberals. He holds a degree in political science and is an accomplished violinist and author. He lives with his family near Dugald.
Local News Apr 03, 2025 St. Adolphe Main Street, It’s Your Turn Without question, residents of St. Adolphe, not to mention the daily commuters who travel through the town, anxiously await a planned rehabilitation project for the town’s Main Street.
Local News Apr 03, 2025 Ballot Breakdown: Ted Falk, Conservative Party The name Ted Falk is nothing new to local voters. Falk has represented Provencher for the past 12 years. The full-time politician lives in Steinbach with his wife Irene, and at almost 65 years of age he says he’s not ready to retire from politics just yet.
