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 27, 2023 Nighthawks Earn Win Over Blues The Niverville Nighthawks won their second in a row on Sunday afternoon at the CRRC with a massive 3–2 win over the Winnipeg Blues. Sports & Recreation Feb 27, 2023 IDC Sisters Earn Bronze Medal at Lacrosse Winter Nationals Emma and Sidney Green, sisters from Île-des-Chênes, helped Team Manitoba win the bronze medal at the U.S. Box Lacrosse Winter Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona in early February. Sports & Recreation Feb 26, 2023 Nighthawks Get Back in the Win Column It was billed as the biggest game of the season, and the Nighthawks delivered to a full barn at the CRRC with a massive 7–2 win over the Selkirk Steelers. Sports & Recreation Feb 24, 2023 Nighthawks Red Carpet Gala a Dazzling Success The first annual Nighthawks Red Carpet Gala kicked off in style on February 23 at the Heritage Centre in Niverville. The fundraising event brought 270 attendees out on a bitterly cold night to meet and celebrate their MJHL home team and demonstrate support for the nascent franchise’s future. Sports & Recreation Feb 21, 2023 Nighthawks Lose Battle with Steinbach The Nighthawks gave it a spirited effort on Monday night, but ultimately they found a way to lose their sixth straight game in a 3–2 backbreaker against the Steinbach Pistons. Sports & Recreation Feb 19, 2023 Nighthawks Lose to Swan Valley The Niverville Nighthawks continued their losing streak on Saturday night at the CRRC with a 5–3 loss to the Swan Valley Stampeders. Sports & Recreation Feb 18, 2023 Nighthawks Losing Skid Continues The Niverville Nighthawks have lost their fourth straight game after falling 3–2 to the OCN Blizzard on Friday night at the CRRC. Sports & Recreation Feb 16, 2023 Providence Sports Round-Up: Men’s Basketball Team Wins MCAC Title After defeating the Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) Blazers 66–62, the men’s basketball team from Providence University College has once again claimed the title of Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC) champions. 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 27, 2023 Nighthawks Earn Win Over Blues The Niverville Nighthawks won their second in a row on Sunday afternoon at the CRRC with a massive 3–2 win over the Winnipeg Blues.
Sports & Recreation Feb 27, 2023 IDC Sisters Earn Bronze Medal at Lacrosse Winter Nationals Emma and Sidney Green, sisters from Île-des-Chênes, helped Team Manitoba win the bronze medal at the U.S. Box Lacrosse Winter Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona in early February.
Sports & Recreation Feb 26, 2023 Nighthawks Get Back in the Win Column It was billed as the biggest game of the season, and the Nighthawks delivered to a full barn at the CRRC with a massive 7–2 win over the Selkirk Steelers.
Sports & Recreation Feb 24, 2023 Nighthawks Red Carpet Gala a Dazzling Success The first annual Nighthawks Red Carpet Gala kicked off in style on February 23 at the Heritage Centre in Niverville. The fundraising event brought 270 attendees out on a bitterly cold night to meet and celebrate their MJHL home team and demonstrate support for the nascent franchise’s future.
Sports & Recreation Feb 21, 2023 Nighthawks Lose Battle with Steinbach The Nighthawks gave it a spirited effort on Monday night, but ultimately they found a way to lose their sixth straight game in a 3–2 backbreaker against the Steinbach Pistons.
Sports & Recreation Feb 19, 2023 Nighthawks Lose to Swan Valley The Niverville Nighthawks continued their losing streak on Saturday night at the CRRC with a 5–3 loss to the Swan Valley Stampeders.
Sports & Recreation Feb 18, 2023 Nighthawks Losing Skid Continues The Niverville Nighthawks have lost their fourth straight game after falling 3–2 to the OCN Blizzard on Friday night at the CRRC.
Sports & Recreation Feb 16, 2023 Providence Sports Round-Up: Men’s Basketball Team Wins MCAC Title After defeating the Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) Blazers 66–62, the men’s basketball team from Providence University College has once again claimed the title of Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC) champions.
