A lot has changed for the Winnipeg Jets over the past few weeks. They were challenging the Toronto Maple Leafs in back-to-back games for first place in the Scotia North Division on April 22–24. The Leafs outscored the Jets 9–4 in those games, increasing their lead in the division and sending the Jets into a downward spiral.

The Winnipeg Jets are in the middle of a three-game win streak after defeating the Montreal Canadiens back to back on Thursday and Saturday last week, outscoring them 9–2 in the process and improving their overall record to 25–13–2. The Jets are currently six points behind Toronto for first place and one point above Edmonton for second place in the North Division.

In just 11 months, the Town of Niverville will officially host the 2022 Manitoba Winter Games, and in that time a lot of work will be done to get ready for the town’s week in the spotlight. The Games will open on February 27, and run for one week until March 5.

On April 10, 2021, St. Adolphe hopes to become the first Manitoba community to win the Kraft Hockeyville grand prize of $250,000 in arena upgrades, as well as the opportunity to host an NHL preseason hockey game.

Manitoba has long been a powerhouse in the world of curling, with elite teams cropping up here that go on to compete at the highest level in Canada and the world. In recent years, this has been especially true in the women’s game.

Spring has come early in southern Manitoba, and although the weather at this time of year can change at a moment’s notice, many golf courses are looking forward to welcoming players. In Niverville, Old Drovers Run is starting to gear up for their spring opening.