Happy Valleys Cannabis in Île-des-Chênes is ready to invite customers throughout the region to check out their story at their grand opening weekend, to be held August 19–21.

In the last couple of years, cannabis shops have exploded across the marketplace—and this highly competitive retail environment isn’t unique to big cities. Last year, Urban Flavours opened its doors in Niverville. Since that time, Rural Buds has come to St. Adolphe, and Happy Valleys has opened a location in Île-des-Chênes. Customers are now spoiled for choice.

Readers who were around in the 1960s, or who were parented by folks who were growing up in the 60s, may be familiar with the concept of “stranger danger.” Similar to the fears of satanic ritual abuse in the 1980’s, stranger danger was a form of moral panic—a widespread fear spreading through a population that may or may not be based on reality.

On election day, October 26, Ron Mamchuk hopes that the residents of St. Adolphe will support him for a third term in office.

Meghan Beasant of Niverville is giving residents one more reason to go to the polls on October 26. Beasant’s name will appear on this year’s ballot—and if she wins a seat, it will be the first time in eight years that the town has had female representation.

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of workers across Canada transitioned to working from home, or from other remote locations, while business closed their doors or restricted access.

The air around the Niverville Centennial Arena on Saturday, July 23 was fragrant with the enticing smells of the town’s first annual Niverville Smokemaster BBQ Competition. The event was emceed by Jim Johnson of Memphis, Tennessee, himself a 78-time Pitmaster champion.

Wm. Dyck & Sons has been one of Niverville’s anchor businesses for more than 60 years, and now they want to once again show some appreciation to their valued customers.

Ste. Agathe Citizens on Patrol coordinator Sylvie Dorge is putting out a call for help: the program needs more volunteers.

Jason Alderson, 42, is a fresh face on the local election scene. Though he’s relatively new to Niverville—18 months and counting—he brings municipal council experience with him from his previous hometown of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.