Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture 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 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. Sports & Recreation Mar 04, 2026 Third-Period Surge Lifts Nighthawks Past Wolverines The Niverville Nighthawks erased a third-period deficit to defeat the Waywayseecappo Wolverines 4–2 on Tuesday night, completing a two-game sweep in a home-and-home set and extending their winning streak to seven games. 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. With the loss, the Nighthawks remain one point up on Selkirk for fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division. 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. Sports & Recreation Feb 15, 2023 The Nighthawks to Host Red Carpet Fundraiser Gala The Niverville Nighthawks are hosting their first red carpet gala this month. The fundraiser is scheduled to take place February 23 at the Niverville Heritage Centre with appetizers and drinks at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and a program at 6:45 p.m. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Has the case involving former teacher Braeden Martens's sexual assault charges affected your trust in the school system’s ability to protect students? Choices Yes. This incident raises big questions about how teachers are hired in Manitoba. * No. Despite this disturbing case, the system largely does a good job of vetting teachers. * 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 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
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.
Sports & Recreation Mar 04, 2026 Third-Period Surge Lifts Nighthawks Past Wolverines The Niverville Nighthawks erased a third-period deficit to defeat the Waywayseecappo Wolverines 4–2 on Tuesday night, completing a two-game sweep in a home-and-home set and extending their winning streak to seven games.
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. With the loss, the Nighthawks remain one point up on Selkirk for fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division.
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.
Sports & Recreation Feb 15, 2023 The Nighthawks to Host Red Carpet Fundraiser Gala The Niverville Nighthawks are hosting their first red carpet gala this month. The fundraiser is scheduled to take place February 23 at the Niverville Heritage Centre with appetizers and drinks at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and a program at 6:45 p.m.
