The Town of Niverville’s 2022 budget is replete with details about how this year’s tax dollars will be put to use. In order to make the numbers work, homeowners should expect to see a nominal increase on their municipal tax bill in the fall.

Our region’s furry, four-legged residents will soon be enjoying a leash-free run at Niverville’s new and improved dog park thanks to community champions like local business RuffMutts, the Town of Niverville, and the provincial government.

Residents and visitors who drive through Île-des-Chênes are viewing a new four-way stop with both hope and scepticism. The major intersection of Dumaine and Old PTH 59, once only a two-stop, officially became a four-way stop on May 12. The change is intended to provide an added level of safety.

On Thursday, May 12, a crowd gathered two miles south of Niverville for the EastMenn Historical Committee’s unveiling of a new landmark commemorating Mennonite history.

It’s only a matter of time until street signs, flyers, and door-to-door canvassers are out in force, reminding us that a municipal election is imminent. On October 26, Manitobans will be called back to the polls to vote for their mayors, reeves, councillors and school board members.

Sean Conway and Katie Knebel of Knebel Prairie Developments, owners of 290 Main Street and 10 Cedar Drive are once again moving forward with plans to develop Niverville Commons.