Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Sports & Recreation May 12, 2026 Vigfusson Hat Trick Powers Niverville Past Canmore, into Semifinals The Niverville Nighthawks have booked their spot in the semifinals at the Centennial Cup after a hard-fought 6-4 victory over the Canmore Eagles Tuesday afternoon in a showdown for first Sports & Recreation May 12, 2026 Austin Dubinsky Named CJHL Goaltender of the Year It has been a season to remember for Austin Dubinsky, and the accolades have continued to roll in. On Tuesday, May 12, the 20-year-old netminder from Ardrossan, Alberta was officially named the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Goaltender of the Year after leading the Nighthawks to the best season in franchise history. Sports & Recreation May 09, 2026 Nighthawks Roll Past Thunder Bay to Improve to 2–0 at Centennial Cup The Niverville Nighthawks’ perfect start continued Saturday afternoon at the Centennial Cup. After opening the tournament with a thrilling 5–4 overtime victory on Thursday night, the Nighthawks returned to the ice Saturday afternoon looking for their second straight win, this time against the Thunder Bay North Stars. Sports & Recreation May 07, 2026 Edwards Delivers OT Winner in Nighthawks’ Centennial Cup Opener After several days of travel, practices, sightseeing, and team bonding, the Niverville Nighthawks finally opened play at the Centennial Cup on Thursday night, and they made sure their debut was memorable. Sports & Recreation Apr 20, 2026 Nighthawks Take 2–0 Series Lead with Game 2 Win Over Oil Capitals The Niverville Nighthawks are now just two wins away from the Turnbull Cup after a 3–1 victory over the Virden Oil Capitals in Game 2 on Sunday night in Virden. Sports & Recreation Apr 18, 2026 Special Teams Shine as Niverville Downs Virden in Finals Opener The Niverville Nighthawks struck first in the championship series, defeating the Virden Oil Capitals 4–1 on Friday night in Game 1 of the McMunn & Yates Turnbull Cup Finals at a sold-out CRRC. Sports & Recreation Apr 14, 2026 Nighthawks and Oil Capitals Set to Clash for Turnbull Cup The stage is set for an MJHL championship showdown for the ages as the Niverville Nighthawks and Virden Oil Capitals prepare to face off in the McMunn & Yates Turnbull Cup Final, which begins this Friday night at the CRRC. Sports & Recreation Apr 11, 2026 Historic Night as Niverville Books First Trip to MJHL Championship For the first time in franchise history, the Niverville Nighthawks are headed to the championship series in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, with a chance to capture the Turnbull Cup. Sports & Recreation Apr 08, 2026 Nighthawks Shut Out Wolverines to Lead Series 3–1 Riding the momentum of their come-from-behind win on Monday night, the Niverville Nighthawks kept rolling Wednesday, shutting out the Waywayseecappo Wolverines 3–0 in Game 4 to take a 3–1 series le Sports & Recreation Apr 07, 2026 Little BALLERS Brings Early-Age Basketball to Local Families A new children’s basketball program is coming to Niverville, geared toward kids as young as ten months and up to eight years, a much earlier age than is typical in the sport. Sports & Recreation Apr 07, 2026 Nighthawks Rally Past Wolverines, Take 2–1 Series Lead The Niverville Nighthawks showed the resilience and heart that the Nighthawks faithful have become accustomed to on Monday night, clawing their way back from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Waywayseecappo Wolverines 4–2 and grab a 2–1 lead in their playoff series. Sports & Recreation Apr 06, 2026 Red River Rage Invites Kids to Come Try Ringette On April 25, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., young female athletes five years of age and up are invited to give ringette a try. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Who should bear the most responsibility for preventing e-transfer scams? Choices Banks. Since the scams are targeting the banks' online platforms, the banks should be responsible to ensure their security. * Users. We all bear a collective responsibilty to be savvier in terms of spotting and preventing these scams before they occur. * Government. Our elected leaders must pass legislation to better protect citizens from this type of exploitation. * Vote Have a more nuanced opinion? Leave us a comment below: * By submitting a comment, you acknowledge that your feedback may be printed in a future edition of The Citizen. All responses will be anonymous unless signed by the writer. Signed comments are more likely to be published. Cell Number Comment
Sports & Recreation May 12, 2026 Vigfusson Hat Trick Powers Niverville Past Canmore, into Semifinals The Niverville Nighthawks have booked their spot in the semifinals at the Centennial Cup after a hard-fought 6-4 victory over the Canmore Eagles Tuesday afternoon in a showdown for first
Sports & Recreation May 12, 2026 Austin Dubinsky Named CJHL Goaltender of the Year It has been a season to remember for Austin Dubinsky, and the accolades have continued to roll in. On Tuesday, May 12, the 20-year-old netminder from Ardrossan, Alberta was officially named the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Goaltender of the Year after leading the Nighthawks to the best season in franchise history.
Sports & Recreation May 09, 2026 Nighthawks Roll Past Thunder Bay to Improve to 2–0 at Centennial Cup The Niverville Nighthawks’ perfect start continued Saturday afternoon at the Centennial Cup. After opening the tournament with a thrilling 5–4 overtime victory on Thursday night, the Nighthawks returned to the ice Saturday afternoon looking for their second straight win, this time against the Thunder Bay North Stars.
Sports & Recreation May 07, 2026 Edwards Delivers OT Winner in Nighthawks’ Centennial Cup Opener After several days of travel, practices, sightseeing, and team bonding, the Niverville Nighthawks finally opened play at the Centennial Cup on Thursday night, and they made sure their debut was memorable.
Sports & Recreation Apr 20, 2026 Nighthawks Take 2–0 Series Lead with Game 2 Win Over Oil Capitals The Niverville Nighthawks are now just two wins away from the Turnbull Cup after a 3–1 victory over the Virden Oil Capitals in Game 2 on Sunday night in Virden.
Sports & Recreation Apr 18, 2026 Special Teams Shine as Niverville Downs Virden in Finals Opener The Niverville Nighthawks struck first in the championship series, defeating the Virden Oil Capitals 4–1 on Friday night in Game 1 of the McMunn & Yates Turnbull Cup Finals at a sold-out CRRC.
Sports & Recreation Apr 14, 2026 Nighthawks and Oil Capitals Set to Clash for Turnbull Cup The stage is set for an MJHL championship showdown for the ages as the Niverville Nighthawks and Virden Oil Capitals prepare to face off in the McMunn & Yates Turnbull Cup Final, which begins this Friday night at the CRRC.
Sports & Recreation Apr 11, 2026 Historic Night as Niverville Books First Trip to MJHL Championship For the first time in franchise history, the Niverville Nighthawks are headed to the championship series in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, with a chance to capture the Turnbull Cup.
Sports & Recreation Apr 08, 2026 Nighthawks Shut Out Wolverines to Lead Series 3–1 Riding the momentum of their come-from-behind win on Monday night, the Niverville Nighthawks kept rolling Wednesday, shutting out the Waywayseecappo Wolverines 3–0 in Game 4 to take a 3–1 series le
Sports & Recreation Apr 07, 2026 Little BALLERS Brings Early-Age Basketball to Local Families A new children’s basketball program is coming to Niverville, geared toward kids as young as ten months and up to eight years, a much earlier age than is typical in the sport.
Sports & Recreation Apr 07, 2026 Nighthawks Rally Past Wolverines, Take 2–1 Series Lead The Niverville Nighthawks showed the resilience and heart that the Nighthawks faithful have become accustomed to on Monday night, clawing their way back from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Waywayseecappo Wolverines 4–2 and grab a 2–1 lead in their playoff series.
Sports & Recreation Apr 06, 2026 Red River Rage Invites Kids to Come Try Ringette On April 25, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., young female athletes five years of age and up are invited to give ringette a try.
