Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Sports & Recreation Apr 23, 2026 Niverville Nighthawks Win Turnbull Cup The Niverville Nighthawks put an emphatic exclamation mark on a historic season Thursday night, capturing their first Turnbull Cup championship with a commanding 6–2 victory over the Virden Oil Cap 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 May 13, 2024 New Coach Leads Force to First Season in Division One The fate of the Niverville Force soccer team was briefly up in the air earlier this spring after a bit of an off-season shakeup. Sports & Recreation May 02, 2024 Nighthawks Hold Successful Spring Camp The Niverville Nighthawks held their annual spring camp from April 25–28 at the CRRC for future prospects and players. Over the course of the weekend, players and goalies were put through a series of drills and scrimmages so the club’s brass could get a good look at the organization’s future. Sports & Recreation Apr 26, 2024 Speed Skating Club Looks Back on Successful Season It has been an eventful season for Eastman Speed Skating Club. After relocating from Steinbach to the CRRC in Niverville, coaches and skaters have been equally thrilled with the opportunities presented. Skaters of all skill levels have seen improvement, enjoying their new space and feeling at home on the ice. Sports & Recreation Apr 17, 2024 Tryouts Coming for Manitoba Summer Games Girls Soccer An exciting opportunity is coming for young athletes in the rural southeast. In anticipation of the upcoming Manitoba Summer Games, tryouts will be held in May for those looking to join one of southern Manitoba’s girls soccer teams. Sports & Recreation Apr 13, 2024 The Sophomore Jolt: Looking Back at a Second Season of Nighthawks Hockey For the second straight year, the Niverville Nighthawks had an up-and-down season. When they were playing well, the Nighthawks were hard to beat. Sports & Recreation Apr 10, 2024 Province Announces Support of Jets Whiteout Parties In the coming weeks, Winnipeg’s downtown will be hit by a whiteout, this one of the welcome variety. With the Winnipeg Jets securing their place in this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, it’s time for the traditional downtown street parties to begin. Sports & Recreation Apr 10, 2024 Eastman Heat Do Manitoba Proud at Western Provincials The U16A Eastman Heat ringette team recently wrapped up a particularly successful season. After winning their Provincials in overtime, they qualified to represent Manitoba at the Western Canadian Ringette Championships in Calgary from March 27–30. Sports & Recreation Apr 01, 2024 Local Athlete Wins at Special Olympics Niverville resident Terrylinn Johnson won four medals in speedskating at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games held in Calgary on February 27–March 2. This is only the latest of Johnson’s accomplishments in her long history of competitive athletics, spanning back to the 1990s. 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 23, 2026 Niverville Nighthawks Win Turnbull Cup The Niverville Nighthawks put an emphatic exclamation mark on a historic season Thursday night, capturing their first Turnbull Cup championship with a commanding 6–2 victory over the Virden Oil Cap
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 May 13, 2024 New Coach Leads Force to First Season in Division One The fate of the Niverville Force soccer team was briefly up in the air earlier this spring after a bit of an off-season shakeup.
Sports & Recreation May 02, 2024 Nighthawks Hold Successful Spring Camp The Niverville Nighthawks held their annual spring camp from April 25–28 at the CRRC for future prospects and players. Over the course of the weekend, players and goalies were put through a series of drills and scrimmages so the club’s brass could get a good look at the organization’s future.
Sports & Recreation Apr 26, 2024 Speed Skating Club Looks Back on Successful Season It has been an eventful season for Eastman Speed Skating Club. After relocating from Steinbach to the CRRC in Niverville, coaches and skaters have been equally thrilled with the opportunities presented. Skaters of all skill levels have seen improvement, enjoying their new space and feeling at home on the ice.
Sports & Recreation Apr 17, 2024 Tryouts Coming for Manitoba Summer Games Girls Soccer An exciting opportunity is coming for young athletes in the rural southeast. In anticipation of the upcoming Manitoba Summer Games, tryouts will be held in May for those looking to join one of southern Manitoba’s girls soccer teams.
Sports & Recreation Apr 13, 2024 The Sophomore Jolt: Looking Back at a Second Season of Nighthawks Hockey For the second straight year, the Niverville Nighthawks had an up-and-down season. When they were playing well, the Nighthawks were hard to beat.
Sports & Recreation Apr 10, 2024 Province Announces Support of Jets Whiteout Parties In the coming weeks, Winnipeg’s downtown will be hit by a whiteout, this one of the welcome variety. With the Winnipeg Jets securing their place in this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, it’s time for the traditional downtown street parties to begin.
Sports & Recreation Apr 10, 2024 Eastman Heat Do Manitoba Proud at Western Provincials The U16A Eastman Heat ringette team recently wrapped up a particularly successful season. After winning their Provincials in overtime, they qualified to represent Manitoba at the Western Canadian Ringette Championships in Calgary from March 27–30.
Sports & Recreation Apr 01, 2024 Local Athlete Wins at Special Olympics Niverville resident Terrylinn Johnson won four medals in speedskating at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games held in Calgary on February 27–March 2. This is only the latest of Johnson’s accomplishments in her long history of competitive athletics, spanning back to the 1990s.
