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 Nov 01, 2021 Jets Lack Killer Instinct The Winnipeg Jets lost to the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night to complete a three-game road trip through California. Sports & Recreation Oct 18, 2021 Put Away the Pitchforks: Jets Lacklustre in Early Games The Winnipeg Jets started the regular season with a pair of lacklustre efforts, and some fans may already be reaching for their pitchforks. Sports & Recreation Oct 14, 2021 High School Senior Named MHSAA Athlete of the Week Every week, the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association, sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba, name a rural high school athlete of the week—and this week, they’ve chosen to honour Melissa Zapp of Niverville. Sports & Recreation Oct 13, 2021 Local Soccer Squad Ends Season Second Overall The Niverville Force, a local team playing in the Manitoba Major Soccer League, has just completed its inaugural season—and according to coach Andry Giesbrecht, it has been a tremendous success. Sports & Recreation Sep 27, 2021 The Smell of Popcorn: Jets Players and Fans Happy to Be Back The Winnipeg Jets kicked off their 2021–2022 season this past weekend, taking on the Ottawa Senators in the first of three preseason tilts. The Jets fell 3–2 in this initial matchup. Sports & Recreation Sep 25, 2021 2022 Manitoba Winter Games Cancelled The pandemic has claimed another victim: the 2022 Manitoba Winter Games, previously announced to be held in Niverville, have been cancelled. The announcement was made in the afternoon on Friday, September 24. Sports & Recreation Sep 14, 2021 Niverville Welcomes New Female Hockey Teams Since the first sheet of ice was laid down in Niverville’s new CRRC this August, the arena has hosted a number of different programs—from hockey schools to minor organizations and recreational leagues. Sports & Recreation Sep 07, 2021 ODR Men’s League Crowns New Champions Another year at Old Drovers Run is drawing to a close, and the time has come to crown a pair of new men’s league champions. 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 Nov 01, 2021 Jets Lack Killer Instinct The Winnipeg Jets lost to the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night to complete a three-game road trip through California.
Sports & Recreation Oct 18, 2021 Put Away the Pitchforks: Jets Lacklustre in Early Games The Winnipeg Jets started the regular season with a pair of lacklustre efforts, and some fans may already be reaching for their pitchforks.
Sports & Recreation Oct 14, 2021 High School Senior Named MHSAA Athlete of the Week Every week, the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association, sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba, name a rural high school athlete of the week—and this week, they’ve chosen to honour Melissa Zapp of Niverville.
Sports & Recreation Oct 13, 2021 Local Soccer Squad Ends Season Second Overall The Niverville Force, a local team playing in the Manitoba Major Soccer League, has just completed its inaugural season—and according to coach Andry Giesbrecht, it has been a tremendous success.
Sports & Recreation Sep 27, 2021 The Smell of Popcorn: Jets Players and Fans Happy to Be Back The Winnipeg Jets kicked off their 2021–2022 season this past weekend, taking on the Ottawa Senators in the first of three preseason tilts. The Jets fell 3–2 in this initial matchup.
Sports & Recreation Sep 25, 2021 2022 Manitoba Winter Games Cancelled The pandemic has claimed another victim: the 2022 Manitoba Winter Games, previously announced to be held in Niverville, have been cancelled. The announcement was made in the afternoon on Friday, September 24.
Sports & Recreation Sep 14, 2021 Niverville Welcomes New Female Hockey Teams Since the first sheet of ice was laid down in Niverville’s new CRRC this August, the arena has hosted a number of different programs—from hockey schools to minor organizations and recreational leagues.
Sports & Recreation Sep 07, 2021 ODR Men’s League Crowns New Champions Another year at Old Drovers Run is drawing to a close, and the time has come to crown a pair of new men’s league champions.
