Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Sports & Recreation Apr 22, 2026 St. Adolphe Playground Fundraising Efforts Still Going Strong The Ècole St. Adolphe School playground fundraising committee is still hard at work, keeping a sharp focus on installing a modern new outdoor play zone at the school for children to enjoy. Sports & Recreation Apr 22, 2026 Nighthawks on Brink of History Following 6–3 Victory The Niverville Nighthawks moved to the brink of history on Tuesday night at the CRRC, taking a 3–0 series lead in the McMunn & Yates Turnbull Cup Finals after a high-scoring, fast-paced 6–3 victory over the Virden Oil Capitals in Game 3. The win leaves them just one shy of capturing their first Turnbull Cup title. Sports & Recreation Apr 20, 2026 Providence Draws Crowds and Accolades from Women’s Volleyball Nationals The Providence Pilots may not have come out on top at this year’s CCAA Women’s Volleyball Nationals held at the Niverville CRRC from March 11–14. They did, however, score big as hosts of the high-calibre event. 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 Mar 17, 2026 Niverville Funds Recreation Subsidy So All Kids Can Participate On February 17, the Town of Niverville officially launched its recreation subsidy program. Sports & Recreation Mar 17, 2026 Nighthawks, Flyers Set for First-Round Playoff Rematch For the second straight year, the Niverville Nighthawks and Winkler Flyers will meet in the opening round of the MJHL’s Turnbull Cup Playoffs. Sports & Recreation Mar 16, 2026 Niverville Teammates Earn Spots at Elite Brick Invitational Two young hockey players from Niverville will represent Manitoba at the end of June at the Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament in Edmonton, Alberta. Ten-year-old teammates and long-time friends Tristan Bray and Will Lux have earned spots on the Manitoba Junior Ice team after competing against more than 130 other players. Sports & Recreation Mar 14, 2026 Nighthawks Cap Historic Season With 5–1 Win Over Terriers The Niverville Nighthawks put a bow on a historic regular season Friday night, defeating the Portage Terriers 5–1 on the road to extend their winning streak to 11 games and finish atop the standings in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. Sports & Recreation Mar 11, 2026 Niverville Reaches 101 Points, Hits 50 Wins in Historic Season The Niverville Nighthawks continued their historic season Tuesday night in Selkirk, defeating the Steelers 4–2 to extend their winning streak to ten games. Sports & Recreation Mar 08, 2026 Nighthawks Clinch Top Spot with OT Win Over Winkler The Niverville Nighthawks battled back on Saturday night and clinched first place in the MJHL, defeating the Winkler Flyers 4–3 in overtime in what could be a preview of a first-round playoff matchup. Sports & Recreation Mar 07, 2026 Vigfusson’s Return Sparks Nighthawks in 5–1 Win Over Monarchs The Niverville Nighthawks closed out their regular season home schedule in style on Friday night, defeating the Winnipeg Monarchs 5–1 at the CRRC while moving a step closer to clinching the MJHL regular season title. Sports & Recreation Mar 04, 2026 Niverville Nighthawks Take Home MJHL Hardware On Wednesday, March 4, the Manitoba Junior Hockey League announced the winners of its annual awards. Among those winners, the Niverville Nighthawks are strongly represented in multiple major categories. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Given the dramatic spike in the price of gasoline in recent weeks, would you be more likely to consider an EV for your next vehicle purchase? Choices Yes. EV technology interests me and it would be a relief not to have to worry so much about price volatility. * No. I have concerns about the practicality of EVs and prefer to stick with a gas-powered vehicle, even if it costs more to operate. * 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 Apr 22, 2026 St. Adolphe Playground Fundraising Efforts Still Going Strong The Ècole St. Adolphe School playground fundraising committee is still hard at work, keeping a sharp focus on installing a modern new outdoor play zone at the school for children to enjoy.
Sports & Recreation Apr 22, 2026 Nighthawks on Brink of History Following 6–3 Victory The Niverville Nighthawks moved to the brink of history on Tuesday night at the CRRC, taking a 3–0 series lead in the McMunn & Yates Turnbull Cup Finals after a high-scoring, fast-paced 6–3 victory over the Virden Oil Capitals in Game 3. The win leaves them just one shy of capturing their first Turnbull Cup title.
Sports & Recreation Apr 20, 2026 Providence Draws Crowds and Accolades from Women’s Volleyball Nationals The Providence Pilots may not have come out on top at this year’s CCAA Women’s Volleyball Nationals held at the Niverville CRRC from March 11–14. They did, however, score big as hosts of the high-calibre event.
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 Mar 17, 2026 Niverville Funds Recreation Subsidy So All Kids Can Participate On February 17, the Town of Niverville officially launched its recreation subsidy program.
Sports & Recreation Mar 17, 2026 Nighthawks, Flyers Set for First-Round Playoff Rematch For the second straight year, the Niverville Nighthawks and Winkler Flyers will meet in the opening round of the MJHL’s Turnbull Cup Playoffs.
Sports & Recreation Mar 16, 2026 Niverville Teammates Earn Spots at Elite Brick Invitational Two young hockey players from Niverville will represent Manitoba at the end of June at the Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament in Edmonton, Alberta. Ten-year-old teammates and long-time friends Tristan Bray and Will Lux have earned spots on the Manitoba Junior Ice team after competing against more than 130 other players.
Sports & Recreation Mar 14, 2026 Nighthawks Cap Historic Season With 5–1 Win Over Terriers The Niverville Nighthawks put a bow on a historic regular season Friday night, defeating the Portage Terriers 5–1 on the road to extend their winning streak to 11 games and finish atop the standings in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.
Sports & Recreation Mar 11, 2026 Niverville Reaches 101 Points, Hits 50 Wins in Historic Season The Niverville Nighthawks continued their historic season Tuesday night in Selkirk, defeating the Steelers 4–2 to extend their winning streak to ten games.
Sports & Recreation Mar 08, 2026 Nighthawks Clinch Top Spot with OT Win Over Winkler The Niverville Nighthawks battled back on Saturday night and clinched first place in the MJHL, defeating the Winkler Flyers 4–3 in overtime in what could be a preview of a first-round playoff matchup.
Sports & Recreation Mar 07, 2026 Vigfusson’s Return Sparks Nighthawks in 5–1 Win Over Monarchs The Niverville Nighthawks closed out their regular season home schedule in style on Friday night, defeating the Winnipeg Monarchs 5–1 at the CRRC while moving a step closer to clinching the MJHL regular season title.
Sports & Recreation Mar 04, 2026 Niverville Nighthawks Take Home MJHL Hardware On Wednesday, March 4, the Manitoba Junior Hockey League announced the winners of its annual awards. Among those winners, the Niverville Nighthawks are strongly represented in multiple major categories.
