Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Sports & Recreation Aug 15, 2025 High-Paced Action on Day One of Nighthawks Training Camp As the days grow shorter and the summer sun sets a little earlier, the start of hockey season fast approaches. Sports & Recreation Aug 06, 2025 Nighthawks Introduces New Game Day Announcers Fans of the notorious Kevin Pauls, flamboyant game day broadcaster for the Niverville Nighthawks, may be sorry to see him go. But the team’s board members say that the two new hires set to replace him will bring their own level of charisma. Sports & Recreation Jul 30, 2025 Youth Athletes Compete for Prizes and Charity At least two young Niverville residents are participating in this year’s Youth Athlete of the Year competition—and they need your support. Competitors include nine-year-old Finley Rideout and 12-year-old Savanah Buzan. Sports & Recreation Jul 21, 2025 Junior Ice Capture Historic Win at Elite Girls Hockey Tournament Just over a week ago, Niverville’s Bryelle Muntain and her teammates did more than just win a hockey tournament—they made history for Manitoba. Sports & Recreation Feb 04, 2024 Niverville Falls in Overtime The Niverville Nighthawks led for most of the game but found a way to fall 5–4 in overtime to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines on Saturday night on the road. Sports & Recreation Jan 31, 2024 Local Athletes Helping to Grow Speed Skating in Manitoba Despite being part of the national culture of all-ages recreation in other northern countries, like Norway and the Netherlands, speed skating in Canada has long played second fiddle to other on-ice sports like hockey, ringette, and figure skating. Sports & Recreation Jan 30, 2024 Bothwell Rink Gets Major Facelift New Bothwell may seem like a sleepy little town with their population of under 1,000, but they know how to dream big and get things done. Sports & Recreation Jan 27, 2024 Niverville Loses Third in a Row The Niverville Nighthawks failed to muster any offence again on Friday evening at the CRRC, dropping their third game in a row with a 3–1 loss to the Selkirk Steelers. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 22–17–2. Sports & Recreation Jan 25, 2024 Steinbach Gets the Best of Niverville The Niverville Nighthawks put up another stinker at home on Wednesday night with a 6–1 loss to the Steinbach Pistons. Sports & Recreation Jan 21, 2024 Nighthawks Lose Big to Dauphin The Niverville Nighthawks came down to earth on Saturday night with a deflating 6–0 loss on the road to the Dauphin Kings. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 22–15–2. Sports & Recreation Jan 20, 2024 Nighthawks Blitz Stampeders The Niverville Nighthawks won big on Friday night with a decisive 4–1 victory on the road over the Swan Valley Stampeders. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 22–14–2. Sports & Recreation Jan 19, 2024 Nighthawks Gear Up for Second Annual Gala Fundraiser The Niverville Nighthawks are inviting you to their second annual gala fundraiser dinner on February 10. This year’s gala will feature a silent auction extravaganza, a live auction spectacle, a meet and greet with the players and coaching staff, and gourmet dining infused with community spirit. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Considering the inherent risks, should our government consider enacting legislation that restricts the use and/or ownership of cellphones among young people? Choices Yes. New laws around cellphone ownership, such as enacting a minimum legal age, would help protect young people. * No. In our current day and age, it is unrealistic to restrict cellphone ownership or usage to those of a particular age. * 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 Aug 15, 2025 High-Paced Action on Day One of Nighthawks Training Camp As the days grow shorter and the summer sun sets a little earlier, the start of hockey season fast approaches.
Sports & Recreation Aug 06, 2025 Nighthawks Introduces New Game Day Announcers Fans of the notorious Kevin Pauls, flamboyant game day broadcaster for the Niverville Nighthawks, may be sorry to see him go. But the team’s board members say that the two new hires set to replace him will bring their own level of charisma.
Sports & Recreation Jul 30, 2025 Youth Athletes Compete for Prizes and Charity At least two young Niverville residents are participating in this year’s Youth Athlete of the Year competition—and they need your support. Competitors include nine-year-old Finley Rideout and 12-year-old Savanah Buzan.
Sports & Recreation Jul 21, 2025 Junior Ice Capture Historic Win at Elite Girls Hockey Tournament Just over a week ago, Niverville’s Bryelle Muntain and her teammates did more than just win a hockey tournament—they made history for Manitoba.
Sports & Recreation Feb 04, 2024 Niverville Falls in Overtime The Niverville Nighthawks led for most of the game but found a way to fall 5–4 in overtime to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines on Saturday night on the road.
Sports & Recreation Jan 31, 2024 Local Athletes Helping to Grow Speed Skating in Manitoba Despite being part of the national culture of all-ages recreation in other northern countries, like Norway and the Netherlands, speed skating in Canada has long played second fiddle to other on-ice sports like hockey, ringette, and figure skating.
Sports & Recreation Jan 30, 2024 Bothwell Rink Gets Major Facelift New Bothwell may seem like a sleepy little town with their population of under 1,000, but they know how to dream big and get things done.
Sports & Recreation Jan 27, 2024 Niverville Loses Third in a Row The Niverville Nighthawks failed to muster any offence again on Friday evening at the CRRC, dropping their third game in a row with a 3–1 loss to the Selkirk Steelers. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 22–17–2.
Sports & Recreation Jan 25, 2024 Steinbach Gets the Best of Niverville The Niverville Nighthawks put up another stinker at home on Wednesday night with a 6–1 loss to the Steinbach Pistons.
Sports & Recreation Jan 21, 2024 Nighthawks Lose Big to Dauphin The Niverville Nighthawks came down to earth on Saturday night with a deflating 6–0 loss on the road to the Dauphin Kings. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 22–15–2.
Sports & Recreation Jan 20, 2024 Nighthawks Blitz Stampeders The Niverville Nighthawks won big on Friday night with a decisive 4–1 victory on the road over the Swan Valley Stampeders. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 22–14–2.
Sports & Recreation Jan 19, 2024 Nighthawks Gear Up for Second Annual Gala Fundraiser The Niverville Nighthawks are inviting you to their second annual gala fundraiser dinner on February 10. This year’s gala will feature a silent auction extravaganza, a live auction spectacle, a meet and greet with the players and coaching staff, and gourmet dining infused with community spirit.
