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.

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.

A 2021 year-end report provided by Sargant Guy Landreville of the St. Pierre RCMP detachment indicates that, in general, crime in the RM of Ritchot saw a significant decline from the year before.

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.

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.

Across the nation, 2023 marked an unprecedented year for wildfires. Experts say it wasn’t the number of fires burning that made it historic, but rather the sizable nature of the fires.

A utility terrain vehicle (UTV) and cross-country ski groomer are the newest pieces of equipment procured by the Town of Niverville thanks to grants and a private donation.

It’s not enough for Ian Krochak to sing and write his own music. He also wants to explore the minds of other singer-songwriters—and he wants to share that exploration with everybody.

It’s spring, and invariably that means it is also pothole season. This year, after months of extreme weather, it comes as no surprise that there’s nary a street in the entire province that isn’t badly pocked and marred with nasty sinkholes.

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.