[5][6] The first grain elevator in western Canada, a unique round structure was built in Niverville in 1879 by Hespeler.

[9] Niverville has expanded on multiple occasions through annexation of land from the Rural Municipality of Ritchot to the west and Hanover to the east and north.

[11] In recent years, Niverville has grown into a "bedroom community" of Winnipeg and is among the fastest growing towns in the province.

[13] Niverville's economy is based on agriculture and construction as the town has become a bedroom community for Winnipeg.

[20] Employers include the Great GORP Project (Food Industry), Spectis Moulders (polyurethane architectural products), Maple Leaf Foods (agribusiness), William Dyck and Sons (hardware store and lumberyard), Wiens Furniture (furniture, appliance and bedding retailer) and Niverville Credit Union.

[23] A museum documenting local history, including a Red River Ox Cart, is located on the second floor of the CRRC.

Currently, Niverville is part of the Springfield-Ritchot electoral district, represented by Ron Schuler.