Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Sports & Recreation Feb 12, 2026 Nighthawks Rout Blues to End Two-Game Slide After dropping back-to-back games for the first time this season, the Niverville Nighthawks responded in emphatic fashion Wednesday night, erupting for eight goals in an 8–1 win over the Winnipeg B Sports & Recreation Feb 10, 2026 NHS Student Launches School’s First Lacrosse Team When one door closes, sometimes the accompanying window can’t open until someone builds it. Niverville High School (NHS) student Antonio DaPalma is a builder of such proverbial windows. Sports & Recreation Feb 08, 2026 Virden Blanks Nighthawks, Hand Niverville Second Straight Loss The Niverville Nighthawks returned home Saturday night hoping to rediscover their winning formula after a loss to the Winkler Flyers on Friday night, but the West Division-leading Virden Oil Capitals had other plans. Sports & Recreation Feb 07, 2026 Flyers Snap Nighthawks’ 15-Game Win Streak in Wild Battle The rivalry between the Niverville Nighthawks and Winkler Flyers delivered again Friday night, and this time the Flyers had the final say. Sports & Recreation Feb 03, 2025 Rage U12 Make it to Final in Saskatchewan For one group of young ringette players, last weekend provided the perfect opportunity to demonstrate their formidable spirit. Sports & Recreation Feb 03, 2025 Nighthawks Return to Action with Win The Niverville Nighthawks returned from a week-long break with no signs of rust as they defeated the Waywayseecappo Wolverines by a 3–1 score on Sunday evening. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 25–13–3. Sports & Recreation Jan 31, 2025 Niverville Panthers Start Year on Winning Streak The Niverville High School’s new Panthers hockey team is having a lot of fun while also putting together some great results on the ice in its inaugural season in the Winnipeg High School Hockey League. Sports & Recreation Jan 31, 2025 Free Provincial Park Entry in February In time for Louis Riel Day and Manitoba Winter Trails Day, the provincial government is waiving all provincial park entry fees for the month of February. Sports & Recreation Jan 29, 2025 Local Skips Win Berths to Scotties, Brier Our corner of southeastern Manitoba is going to be very well-represented this winter at Canada’s national curling finals, on both the men’s and women’s sides. Sports & Recreation Jan 27, 2025 Nighthawks Fundraising Gala a Royal Flush Casino Royale was the theme for the 2025 Niverville Nighthawks fundraising gala held at the Heritage Centre on January 25. And from a poker player’s perspective, this year’s event was a royal flush. Sports & Recreation Jan 22, 2025 Late Goal Lifts Nighthawks Over Terriers The Niverville Nighthawks scored in the final minutes of the game to complete their comeback and defeat the Portage Terriers by a 4–3 score on Wednesday evening. Sports & Recreation Jan 22, 2025 U14 Eastman Heat Take Gold in Calgary The weekend of January 17–19 ended in a proud moment for the U14 Eastman Heat ringette team when they experienced their very own gold medal moment. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Should a local municipal council require sports and recreation facilities to be self-sustaining in order to be considered viable? Choices Yes. Taxpayers should not be expected to fund facilities that don't attract enough programs or sponsorship to pay for themselves. * No. These community-owned facilities promote wellness and social connection, benefits that justify public investment even if they don’t break even. * 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 Feb 12, 2026 Nighthawks Rout Blues to End Two-Game Slide After dropping back-to-back games for the first time this season, the Niverville Nighthawks responded in emphatic fashion Wednesday night, erupting for eight goals in an 8–1 win over the Winnipeg B
Sports & Recreation Feb 10, 2026 NHS Student Launches School’s First Lacrosse Team When one door closes, sometimes the accompanying window can’t open until someone builds it. Niverville High School (NHS) student Antonio DaPalma is a builder of such proverbial windows.
Sports & Recreation Feb 08, 2026 Virden Blanks Nighthawks, Hand Niverville Second Straight Loss The Niverville Nighthawks returned home Saturday night hoping to rediscover their winning formula after a loss to the Winkler Flyers on Friday night, but the West Division-leading Virden Oil Capitals had other plans.
Sports & Recreation Feb 07, 2026 Flyers Snap Nighthawks’ 15-Game Win Streak in Wild Battle The rivalry between the Niverville Nighthawks and Winkler Flyers delivered again Friday night, and this time the Flyers had the final say.
Sports & Recreation Feb 03, 2025 Rage U12 Make it to Final in Saskatchewan For one group of young ringette players, last weekend provided the perfect opportunity to demonstrate their formidable spirit.
Sports & Recreation Feb 03, 2025 Nighthawks Return to Action with Win The Niverville Nighthawks returned from a week-long break with no signs of rust as they defeated the Waywayseecappo Wolverines by a 3–1 score on Sunday evening. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 25–13–3.
Sports & Recreation Jan 31, 2025 Niverville Panthers Start Year on Winning Streak The Niverville High School’s new Panthers hockey team is having a lot of fun while also putting together some great results on the ice in its inaugural season in the Winnipeg High School Hockey League.
Sports & Recreation Jan 31, 2025 Free Provincial Park Entry in February In time for Louis Riel Day and Manitoba Winter Trails Day, the provincial government is waiving all provincial park entry fees for the month of February.
Sports & Recreation Jan 29, 2025 Local Skips Win Berths to Scotties, Brier Our corner of southeastern Manitoba is going to be very well-represented this winter at Canada’s national curling finals, on both the men’s and women’s sides.
Sports & Recreation Jan 27, 2025 Nighthawks Fundraising Gala a Royal Flush Casino Royale was the theme for the 2025 Niverville Nighthawks fundraising gala held at the Heritage Centre on January 25. And from a poker player’s perspective, this year’s event was a royal flush.
Sports & Recreation Jan 22, 2025 Late Goal Lifts Nighthawks Over Terriers The Niverville Nighthawks scored in the final minutes of the game to complete their comeback and defeat the Portage Terriers by a 4–3 score on Wednesday evening.
Sports & Recreation Jan 22, 2025 U14 Eastman Heat Take Gold in Calgary The weekend of January 17–19 ended in a proud moment for the U14 Eastman Heat ringette team when they experienced their very own gold medal moment.
