Niverville’s newly appointed council got right to work at their first public meeting held on November 1. The agenda included a public hearing for a business park subdivision, which if passed would allow council to begin development of streets and 55 new lots in the fourth and final phase of the Niverville Business Park.

The Bibliotheque Ritchot Library was the recipient of just over $46,000 in grant funding this year thanks to public library support from the province of Manitoba.

Niverville Fire and EMS has announced two initiatives to ramp up its fundraising for a new set of rescue tools. The powerful hydraulic scissors are used in emergency situations, particularly car crashes, to create an opening and pull people out of damaged vehicles after severe collisions.

October 26 proved to be an interesting night at the polls in Niverville. With seven candidates running for four councillor positions, it was anyone’s game. In the end, voters showed that they were ready for some change.

Ashley and Akash Singh are excited to bring a new business to Niverville. Dope Treats will offer rare, retro, and imported snacks and drinks—and customers will also have the opportunity to place special orders for their favourite snacks of choice.

Following months of campaigning in St. Adolphe (Ward 1) and Ste. Agathe (Ward 3), the results of Ritchot’s 2022 municipal election are in.