New financial supports for the agriculture sector were announced by the provincial government on January 18 in Brandon. “Farmers are the backbone of our province,” said Premier Heather Stefanson. “They work tirelessly every day, often in very difficult conditions, to feed the world. They are business owners, innovators, and leaders, and they are key contributors to our provincial economy.”

Fresh off his Manitoba Country Music Awards win, Niverville’s JR Charron is preparing to release a new emotionally driven single on January 27 entitled “Who You’re Gonna Be.”

Announcements from the province about new government incentives to help rebuild the local economy have been prolific in recent months. On January 17, Premier Heather Stefanson outlined the key role she says that childcare plays in economic growth.

Niverville Fire and Emergency Services is excited to announce the purchase of a set of Holmatro rescue tools. The department held a community unveiling on social media on January 10 to thank everyone for their help in fundraising to make the rescue tools purchase possible.

St. Adolphe’s own Avery Pickering has won the gold medal as a member of Team Canada at the IIHF World U18 Women’s Hockey Championship in Ostersund, Sweden.

The Niverville Nighthawks had an off night on Saturday evening at the CRRC as they fell 4–1 to the Swan Valley Stampeders. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 19–15–3.

The Niverville Nighthawks had another big effort on Friday evening as they dispatched the Winkler Flyers on the road by a score of 4–2 score. With the win, the Nighthawks sit seven points behind the Flyers, who are in third place in the division.

Without hesitation, the year 2022 was a remarkable one for reasons that are almost too many to name. Most notably, it brought to a close two years of mandated closures and restrictions brought on by one of the most challenging global events since World War II: the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Thrift Shop in Niverville has been a popular destination for 48 years. In 2022, their history of giving back generously continued with a donation of $17,500 to various charitable organizations.

In the spirit of better-late-than-never, Ritchot’s council hosted a virtual meeting with Ian Hyslop, contracted auditor from The Exchange Group. Hyslop’s purpose was to present to council an overall review of the RM of Ritchot’s 2021 financial statements.