As winter is here and the holidays are right around the corner, don’t forget to spend quality time with your family. The Niverville Arena will be hosting free public skating and Sticks & Pucks from December 21–31.

For the majority of us, we’ve tried playing a sport or two. We may have played while in school or been on a community team. Or we may have just started playing in adulthood. There are so many different sports out there that anyone and everyone can participate.

Somehow the first quarter of the season has already passed and the Jets have certainly seen their share of ups and downs. The season started off with a successful 4-game road trip in the Eastern Conference, coming away with 3 regulation wins. Then came a 3–1 win vs. Calgary in their home opener to give them an impressive 4–1–0 record.

Niverville’s Community Christmas Tree Lighting committee is embracing a new concept this year. In past years, the evening event, planned by the Chamber of Commerce, included carols, sleigh rides, hot chocolate, candles, and of course the lighting of the Christmas tree on Main Street.

Alyssa Loeppky, 5, skates with the Nivervlle Skating Club and attends Niverville Elementary School. Alyssa started skating in October 2014 and has made a lot of progress since her first days.

The high school soccer season has drawn to a close.