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To subscribe to direct news by email Click Here. To see the latest newsletter sent to postal boxes Click Here. Newest Municipal Board Member-2010-08-31 08:39:45
The Municipal Board has a new member from Southeast Manitoba. Gordon Daman, former Mayor of Niverville has been appointed as a new member with a term expiring on July 28 2013. The Municipal Board is a quasi-judicial tribunal with jurisdication over a number of local government issues. We take this opportunity to congratulate Gordon and look forward to him bringing his experience and skills to this important appointment. ...Back to top... The Fall Community Garage Sale is BACK! -2010-08-26 15:23:52
Niverville’s annual Fall Community Garage sale is back and bigger then ever! This year we will be teaming up with Eastern Manitoba Tourism and taking part in their Canada’s Longest Garage Sale event! What this means is that our Community Garage Sale will be advertised throughout Manitoba and will bring EVEN MORE people out looking for that great deal!
The event will run from September 10-12 (it is up to the homeowner if they would like to participate all 3 days or just 1 or 2). To register please call the Town office at 388-4600 by Tuesday, September 7 to have your address added to the list. The list of addresses will be made available for pickup Thursday, September 9.
The Town Office does have a VERY LIMITED number of Community Garage Sale signs available. A reminder to PLEASE return any signs that you may find hiding in your garage from previous garage sales.
...Back to top... 2nd Annual Recreation & Wellness Showcase-2010-08-26 15:23:16
The 2nd Annual Recreation and Wellness Showcase will be held Wednesday, September 15th from 4:30 - 9:30 at the Niverville Heritage Centre. This year’s event will include demonstrations, a guest speaker, prizes, fall registration for ALL NCI and CIS sports programs AND MORE!
If your organization or business is involved in Recreation & Wellness in any way, you won't want to miss this event. Limited spaces are available so register early by contacting john.falk@whereyoubelong.ca or call John Falk at 688-5224 for more info.
...Back to top... Looking for some FREE family fun! -2010-08-19 09:10:12
Enjoy a free outdoor family movie night at the Maranatha parking lot, 99 Main Street on August 27th. Event begins @ 8 pm. Please bring along snacks for your family, lawn chairs and if the weather is cool - blankets. Feel free to invite your family & friends and collectively enjoy this community event.
Showing: (from 1968) “Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang”
Starring: Dick van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes & Lionel Jeffries
...Back to top... The Rick St. Croix School of Goaltending-2010-08-16 14:19:55
The Rick St. Croix School of Goaltending will be holding goalie school in Niverville OCTOBER 8 - 10, 2010 in conjunction with Clipper Ice Sports.
REGISTRATION: OCTOBER 8, 12:45 TO 1:30. FEE: $350.00 + GST = $367.50 SPACE IS LIMITED:
Please call ANDY ANDERSON at 204-388-9070 andya@rempelinsurance.com or TIM BALDWIN at 204-433-7071 for more information.
...Back to top... Attention Hockey Fans!-2010-08-16 10:55:26
We are busy preparing for a year of exciting Junior and Senior Hockey!
New for 2010: we are entering a Senior Team to play in the Carillon Senior Hockey League.
The Senior and Junior Clippers Hockey Teams are now looking for people that want to help.
Those interested please contact Andy at 746-5589.
Others that you can talk to are Cal Regehr, Kerry Church, Ed Giesbrecht, Carl Fast, Ryan Dyck, Todd Anderson or Darryl Rempel.
Thank you, Andy Anderson Clippers General Manager
...Back to top... WEST NILE VIRUS UPDATE-2010-08-16 08:02:26
Manitoba Health reports that seven mosquito samples have tested positive for the West Nile virus during the week of Aug. 1 to 7. Four of these samples were collected in Winnipeg and one each in Boissevain, Russell and Stonewall. So far this year, a total of 11 positive mosquito samples have been found. Based on the current level of infected mosquitoes in these communities, adult mosquito control is not being recommended at this time.
The number of adult Culex tarsalis mosquitoes trapped during the week of Aug. 1 decreased slightly compared to the previous week. Preliminary numbers for the week of Aug. 8 also show a slight decrease.
Numbers of trapped Culex tarsalis mosquitoes still remain relatively high overall, but the proportion of trapped mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus is relatively low compared to previous years.
With the increased number of infected mosquitoes and the high number of Culex tarsalis overall, the risk of human exposure to West Nile virus is estimated to have increased slightly over last week. In previous years, the peak risk period for human exposure to West Nile virus has been the last two weeks of July and the first three weeks of August.
To date, no human cases of West Nile virus have been identified in Manitoba in the 2010 season.
Manitobans are reminded to protect themselves and others by taking the following actions to reduce the risk of mosquito
bites:
· reducing the amount of time spent outdoors during peak mosquito hours between dusk and dawn;
· using appropriate mosquito repellent;
· wearing light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing; and
· maintaining door and window screens so they fit tightly and are free of holes.
Manitobans can reduce the number of mosquitoes around their homes by reducing standing water.
To prevent the development of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes, homeowners can:
· clean eavestroughs and regularly empty bird baths and other items that might collect water;
· ensure rain barrels are covered with mosquito screening or are tightly sealed around the downspout;
· clear yards of old tires or other items that collect water; and
· improve landscaping to prevent standing water around the home.
Information on the risk of West Nile virus will continue to be provided to the public throughout the summer in a media campaign and at various fairs and festivals. Manitobans can also check the West Nile virus website regularly for up-to-date data and information.
For more information about West Nile virus, contact Health Links–Info Santé at 788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257. Trap count information is updated weekly and available on the Manitoba Health website at www.gov.mb.ca/health/wnv.
...Back to top... First Residential Lot Sale-2010-08-10 20:46:11
A successful bid has been received and accepted on the first lot of the 5 newly created residential lots on 4th Street south. Details regarding the sales are being held in confidence with the law firm handling the sale and will be released upon the closure of the 5th and final sale to ensure bids from any party will not be subject to prejudice. Anyone interested in bidding on the 4 remaining properties is encouraged to contact the town office and the draft package can be viewed online at http://www.whereyoubelong.ca/notices.php. ...Back to top... Elite Fitness & Dance Inc. Dance Registration-2010-08-05 14:28:24
Registration will take place August 30 & 31
and September 1, 2, 7, 8 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm @ Elite Studio. We offer classes for ages 3 & up.
Recreational & Competitive Programs Available
Ballet - Jazz - Tap - Hip Hop - Pointe - Lyrical - Pre School Programs
Classes are filling up quickly! Call 388-6300 today!
...Back to top... New Infill Residential Lots-2010-07-28 19:02:53
Five new residential lots will be made available to the general public by sealed bid auction in August. As passed by council in April this year, five residential lots of 65’+/- frontage have been created on 4th Street South along with 2 public reserve parcels for access to Hespeler Park. As it is anticipate that these lots will be in high demand, the sealed bid auction has been staggered over the course of five weeks to allow unsuccessful bidders to bid on other lots. Full details of the sale and lot information can be obtained from the administration office or on the web at http://www.whereyoubelong.ca under the Administration link. ...Back to top... News Release - West Nile Virus Update-2010-07-09 08:31:59
July 8, 2010
WEST NILE VIRUS UPDATE #4
Manitoba Health reports the analysis of the adult mosquitoes trapped for the week of June 27 found increased numbers of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes throughout southern Manitoba. None of the mosquitoes collected to date have tested positive for the West Nile virus. Preliminary trap information for the week of July 4 indicates the numbers of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes are continuing to increase throughout southern Manitoba, with some communities showing large increases in numbers.
Culex tarsalis mosquitoes are the mosquitoes most likely to carry the West Nile virus. It is possible there are some infected Culex tarsalis mosquitoes in southern Manitoba at this time. The risk of exposure to West Nile virus is increasing with the rising numbers of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes and the continued hot weather. The risk of being bitten by a mosquito carrying West Nile virus is expected to continue to increase in the coming weeks. Reducing standing water around the home can help prevent the Culex tarsalis mosquitoes from developing.
The proportion of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes collected in the traps is increasing, however, nuisance mosquitoes, which do not carry the virus, continue to make up most of the weekly trap catches. Weekly average trap counts of Culex tarsalis by regional health authority are available on the province's West Nile virus website at www.gov.mb.ca/health/wnv.
The province offers a cost-shared larviciding program for municipalities and communities to take steps to help control Culex tarsalis mosquitoes. Under the program, 75 per cent of costs are covered by the province and 25 per cent are covered by the participating community. To date this year, 55 communities are participating in the program.
Information on the risk of West Nile virus will continue to be provided to the public throughout the summer in a media campaign and at various fairs and festivals. Manitobans can also check the West Nile virus website regularly for up-to-date data and information.
Manitobans can reduce mosquitoes around their home by reducing standing water. To prevent the development of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes homeowners can:
. clean eavestroughs and regularly empty bird baths and other items that might collect water,
. ensure rain barrels are covered with mosquito screening or are tightly sealed around the downspout,
. clear yards of old tires or other items that collect water, and
. improve landscaping to prevent standing water around the home.
Manitobans can reduce the risk of mosquito bites by:
. reducing the amount of time spent outdoors during peak mosquito hours between dusk and dawn;
. using appropriate mosquito repellent;
. wearing light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing; and
. maintaining door and window screens so they fit tightly and are free of holes.
For more information about West Nile virus, contact Health Links-Info Santé at 788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257. Trap count information is updated weekly and available on the Manitoba Health website at www.gov.mb.ca/health/wnv.
...Back to top... Mosquito Fogging Policy-2010-07-07 22:37:11
Council reviewed its mosquito control policies during the Tuesday regular meeting of council. While it was recognized that there is a larger than average nuisance mosquito population this year, the culex mosquito identified with the West Nile virus threat has not shown up in the traps. Public feedback was considered, both those for fogging and those against. Council has decided to remain with their policy of not spraying unless directed by provincial officials and then for mitigation of the West Nile threat only. The chemicals used in spraying are both expensive and possibly linked to a number of health concerns and additionally the effectiveness of street based spraying is hindered by large backyards and the surrounding rural lands. Larviciding programs will continue to reduce hatch numbers. Information on the provincial guidelines can be found on the Province of Manitoba website at www.gov.mb.ca. ...Back to top... To subscribe to direct news by email Click Here.
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