When a recent report came out suggesting that the Jets and Trouba were once again far apart in terms of dollars while discussing a new deal, it felt like a flashback to the 2016 offseason, when the then-22-year-old Trouba believed he was worth $6 million before ultimately signing a two-year deal with an annual average value of $3 million. That deal was signed on November 7, just three weeks prior to the December 1 deadline for restricted free agents (RFAs) to decide whether to sign a deal or become ineligible to play the rest of the season.

In the midst of the heat and sun of a Manitoba summer, the Niverville Skating Club (NSC) is preparing its schedule of lessons and activities for the fall. And while it may seem early to be thinking about lacing up skates, NSC president Elissa Leah is encouraging people interested in skating later in the year to make plans now.

If you live, breathe, and dream about sports, like Ryan Becenko, then your life will be replete with visions of becoming the star player or sitting in the stands at a world-class game. At 35 years of age, Ryan has already accomplished many of his dreams. This summer, he struck one more from his long bucket list.

Sandra Klassen of Niverville is a prime example of staying fit and having fun, even as we age. This was her first year signing up to compete in the annual Manitoba 55+ Games, and she came out a winner in every category in which she was entered.

Several Niverville U10 soccer teams came home with medals from the season-ending tournament which took place in Beausejour on Saturday, June 23. Teams from Niverville, Steinbach, Grunthal, Vita, Beausejour, Landmark, Ste. Anne, Anola, Tyndall, and Blumenort all showed up to compete on a day that started out cool but ended with scorching heat.

The Niverville Wildcats girls softball program was a success this season, with only a few games needing to be cancelled due to rain or bad weather. Throughout the season, the diamonds at Hespeler Park were filled with girls softball, boys baseball, as well as adult slow pitch and a U6 Rally Caps for young boys and girls.