Local News Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Local News Sep 11, 2025 Ste. Agathe Celebrates Grand Opening and Naming of Boat Launch Residents of Ste. Agathe didn’t let a little rainy weather put a damper on their spirits on Thursday, September 11. Local News Sep 11, 2025 Manitoba Minister of Health Visits Niverville Clinic At the end of summer, on Wednesday, August 27, administrators of Open Health Niverville entertained a visit by the province’s Minister of Health, Uzoma Asagwara. They arrived with an entourage of representatives from Southern Health-Sante Sud (SHSS). Local News Sep 10, 2025 Proposed Wastewater Plant to Unlock Growth, Raise Sewer Rates The Red Seine Rat Wastewater Cooperative (RSRWC) held a public meeting for Niverville and area residents on September 4 at the CRRC. A small handful of residents attended the informational session, which was intended to provide updates on the upcoming shared wastewater treatment plant. Local News Sep 10, 2025 Weaving Design with Storytelling: Entrepreneur Earns Spot in Pow Wow Pitch 2025 For Niverville resident and Indigenous entrepreneur Leanne Jones, the key to successful web design is more than technical skill. It’s the addition of storytelling. That combination landed her a spot as a semi-finalist in the Professional Services and Trades category for Pow Wow Pitch 2025. Local News May 28, 2022 What to Expect at This Year’s Olde Tyme Country Fair The Niverville Olde Tyme Country Fair is back. After two years of pandemic-related cancellations, the highlight of Niverville’s summer is almost here. Local News May 27, 2022 Design Concepts for Proposed IDC Development to be Unveiled Residents of Île-des-Chênes and the surrounding area will be among the first to view design concept plans for a new neighbourhood being proposed in the undeveloped south part of the community. Local News May 27, 2022 Spreading Joy at Ste. Agathe’s Third Annual Pride Parade If you’re keen to spread a little extra joy and happiness this weekend, the Ste. Agathe Pride Parade may be just the ticket. Local News May 26, 2022 Volunteers Needed for Flood Cleanup Efforts Residents within the flood-ravaged RM of Ritchot are surely feeling a sense of hope as the far-reaching waters of the Red River begin their retreat. For many, though, a return to normal is still a long way off when there’s soggy sandbags and marooned flood debris to deal with. Local News May 24, 2022 Ritchot Addresses Drainage, Speeding, and Flood Assistance On May 19, Ritchot council held their monthly evening meeting, addressing a variety of items on the agenda including a number of variation and conditional use applications. Local News May 23, 2022 Niverville HUB Branch Set to Move to Larger Office The Niverville branch of HUB International will soon be moving its insurance office to a larger location. Local News May 20, 2022 More Niverville Streets to Benefit from Tree-Planting Initiative Residents of Niverville are about to notice a lot more green over the coming weeks. On Saturday, May 28, 60 new trees will be planted along four streets: St. Georges, Kipling, Kirkland, and Hawthorne. Local News May 20, 2022 Ritchot Council Denies Dog Breeder’s Request to Expand Operation In 2018, a dog breeder’s request to open a business in the RM of Ritchot became a source of public outcry, but only after council had approved the operation. The concern revolved around the philosophy that, as long as animal shelters are overrun with unwanted dogs, it may not be wise for breeders to be given free license to bring more into the system. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Should the provincial government maintain a greater focus on keeping people living independently longer or creating personal care home spaces? Choices Independent living. With greater homecare and support services, people can stay home longer, free up hospital beds, and eliminate the need for new and expensive facilities. * Personal care homes. In addition to their healthcare role, these facilities fill an important social need that often goes unmet in the lives of aging adults when they live on their own. * 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 Sep 11, 2025 Ste. Agathe Celebrates Grand Opening and Naming of Boat Launch Residents of Ste. Agathe didn’t let a little rainy weather put a damper on their spirits on Thursday, September 11.
Local News Sep 11, 2025 Manitoba Minister of Health Visits Niverville Clinic At the end of summer, on Wednesday, August 27, administrators of Open Health Niverville entertained a visit by the province’s Minister of Health, Uzoma Asagwara. They arrived with an entourage of representatives from Southern Health-Sante Sud (SHSS).
Local News Sep 10, 2025 Proposed Wastewater Plant to Unlock Growth, Raise Sewer Rates The Red Seine Rat Wastewater Cooperative (RSRWC) held a public meeting for Niverville and area residents on September 4 at the CRRC. A small handful of residents attended the informational session, which was intended to provide updates on the upcoming shared wastewater treatment plant.
Local News Sep 10, 2025 Weaving Design with Storytelling: Entrepreneur Earns Spot in Pow Wow Pitch 2025 For Niverville resident and Indigenous entrepreneur Leanne Jones, the key to successful web design is more than technical skill. It’s the addition of storytelling. That combination landed her a spot as a semi-finalist in the Professional Services and Trades category for Pow Wow Pitch 2025.
Local News May 28, 2022 What to Expect at This Year’s Olde Tyme Country Fair The Niverville Olde Tyme Country Fair is back. After two years of pandemic-related cancellations, the highlight of Niverville’s summer is almost here.
Local News May 27, 2022 Design Concepts for Proposed IDC Development to be Unveiled Residents of Île-des-Chênes and the surrounding area will be among the first to view design concept plans for a new neighbourhood being proposed in the undeveloped south part of the community.
Local News May 27, 2022 Spreading Joy at Ste. Agathe’s Third Annual Pride Parade If you’re keen to spread a little extra joy and happiness this weekend, the Ste. Agathe Pride Parade may be just the ticket.
Local News May 26, 2022 Volunteers Needed for Flood Cleanup Efforts Residents within the flood-ravaged RM of Ritchot are surely feeling a sense of hope as the far-reaching waters of the Red River begin their retreat. For many, though, a return to normal is still a long way off when there’s soggy sandbags and marooned flood debris to deal with.
Local News May 24, 2022 Ritchot Addresses Drainage, Speeding, and Flood Assistance On May 19, Ritchot council held their monthly evening meeting, addressing a variety of items on the agenda including a number of variation and conditional use applications.
Local News May 23, 2022 Niverville HUB Branch Set to Move to Larger Office The Niverville branch of HUB International will soon be moving its insurance office to a larger location.
Local News May 20, 2022 More Niverville Streets to Benefit from Tree-Planting Initiative Residents of Niverville are about to notice a lot more green over the coming weeks. On Saturday, May 28, 60 new trees will be planted along four streets: St. Georges, Kipling, Kirkland, and Hawthorne.
Local News May 20, 2022 Ritchot Council Denies Dog Breeder’s Request to Expand Operation In 2018, a dog breeder’s request to open a business in the RM of Ritchot became a source of public outcry, but only after council had approved the operation. The concern revolved around the philosophy that, as long as animal shelters are overrun with unwanted dogs, it may not be wise for breeders to be given free license to bring more into the system.
