In recent months, law enforcement in Manitoba has been raising the alarm on rapidly rising reports of sextortion. Equalling concerning is the fact that the victims are often children and youth.

The Niverville Nighthawks and Waywayseecappo Wolverines delivered a thrilling start to their semifinal series on Thursday night, with nearly 900 fans packing the CRRC to witness a high-energy playoff battle that lived up to expectations.

If you spend a reasonable amount of time on social media, you’ve noticed a distinct lack of news on your feed. That’s not new. For the past two years, news websites such as The Citizen have been blocked from sharing direct links on Facebook and Instagram (see the link at the end of this story to find out why).

This year marks the one hundredth anniversary since Manitoba Mennonites left to seek cultural freedom half a world away in Chaco, Paraguay. In honour of the momentous event, the Chortitz Church Committee is hosting a commemorative gathering at the Chortitz Heritage Church in Randolph on April 12.

The Niverville Nighthawks and Waywayseecappo Wolverines will kick off Game 1 of their MJHL semifinal series this Thursday night at the CRRC, with both teams making their first-ever appearance in second-round playoff action.

For the first time in franchise history, the Niverville Nighthawks are moving on to the second round of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League playoffs.