The Niverville Citizen

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Niverville RCMP Detachment Delayed by Hiring Protocols

2 weeks ago | nivervillecitizen.com | Brenda Sawatzky

The new RCMP detachment in Niverville. Despite the fact that renovations for the Niverville RCMP detachment are now complete, Media Relations Officer Corporal Melanie Roussel says the office is still months away from opening. “The Niverville detachment will have one corporal and three constables,” Roussel says.
Liberal Campaign Signs Targeted in Provencher (Again)

2 weeks ago | nivervillecitizen.com | Brenda Sawatzky

Discarded Liberal campaign signs in Provencher found in a ditch. Frequently during election campaigns, at least in Provencher, there seems to be some level of vigilantism on display from members of the general public. One can only speculate on their motives. For Trevor Kirczenow, local candidate for the Liberal Party, 2025 is no exception.
St. Adolphe Main Street, It’s Your Turn

3 weeks ago | nivervillecitizen.com | Brenda Sawatzky

Potholes on St. Adolphe's Main Street. Without question, residents of St. Adolphe, not to mention the daily commuters who travel through the town, anxiously await a planned rehabilitation project for the town’s Main Street. Last summer, St. Adolphe’s main drag was finally added to the provincial government’s project map for surface repair. Those repairs are expected to extend beyond mere pothole patching.
Ballot Breakdown: Blair Mahaffy, Green

3 weeks ago | nivervillecitizen.com | Brenda Sawatzky

Blair Mahaffy is running in Provencher for the Green Party. Canada is heading to the polls on April 28 after a snap spring election was called by Prime Minister Mark Carney at the end of March. With campaigning already underway and election signs popping up on roadsides and our neighbours’ lawns, we reached out to the local candidates who will be appearing on the ballot in Provencher.
Jette Studios Invites Public to Open House

1 month ago | nivervillecitizen.com | Brenda Sawatzky

The new Jette Studios building in Niverville will be open to the public briefly on March 28. For a better part of a year, commuters along Highway 311 in Niverville have witnessed the gradual construction of an immense structure belonging to Jette Studios. With the exterior now complete, the studio’s president, Juliette Hagopian, is throwing the doors open to the public—for two hours only.
Not Your Average Day Job, Part Three: A Homegrown Cannabis Success Story

1 month ago | nivervillecitizen.com | Brenda Sawatzky

Juistine and Mark Douglas of Highland Greenhouses. “What do you do for a living?” Whether you’re meeting someone for the first time or making small talk with your barber, this is a question we spend most of our lives answering. For most of us, the answer is straightforward. For others, their job is more than a title; it’s a story.
Confronting Injustice: Young Changemaker Advocates for Nuclear Peace

1 month ago | nivervillecitizen.com | Jennifer Lavin

Edlynne “Eddy” Paez, a Grade 12 student from Niverville. Edlynne “Eddy” Paez, a Grade 12 student from Niverville, recently returned from two different summits on the topic of nuclear peace, starting with one in Winnipeg, and then a second in Ottawa. Last November, Paez attended the Youth Nuclear Peace Summit, an annual two- to three-day event held at the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg.
Not Your Average Day Job, Part Two: Mother-Daughter Duo Crafts Hope

1 month ago | nivervillecitizen.com | Brenda Sawatzky

Bonny and Mariah Fehr of Niverville, proprietors of Peak Chewelry. “What do you do for a living?” Whether you’re meeting someone for the first time or making small talk with your barber, this is a question we spend most of our lives answering. For most of us, the answer is straightforward. For others, their job is more than a title; it’s a story.
Southeast School Divisions Promised Increased Funding

2 months ago | nivervillecitizen.com | Brenda Sawatzky

On February 10, better late than never, the provincial government released its 2024–25 school division funding plan, a week later than in previous years. For school divisions around the province, budgeting for the coming year relies on these numbers. In total, funding will increase by nearly five percent across the board, apportioned between the divisions at varying levels, from one to nearly 10 percent per division.
Ritchot Council Talks New Fire Halls and More Multifamily Housing

2 months ago | nivervillecitizen.com | Brenda Sawatzky

The current fire hall in Île-des-Chênes. Ritchot fire chief Scott Weir met with council at their public meeting held on February 4 to provide an update on departmental needs in the RM. Two items hit the top of the fire department’s wish list. The first is a new pumper truck for Ste. Agathe. Built in 2008, Weir says the old pumper is pushing the end of its life cycle at almost 17 years of age.