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 Oct 26, 2025 Nighthawks Sweep Pistons in Weekend Head-to-Head For the second straight night, the Niverville Nighthawks got the better of the Steinbach Pistons—and for the second straight night, it was a tight, hard-fought affair. Sports & Recreation Oct 25, 2025 Nighthawks Win Fourth Straight, Topping Pistons Two of the MJHL’s top teams went head-to-head Friday night. This opener of a two-game home-and-home series between the Niverville Nighthawks and Steinbach Pistons lived up to the hype. Sports & Recreation Oct 23, 2025 Nighthawks GM to Represent Canada West at Junior A World Challenge The Niverville Nighthawks will have a strong presence on the international stage this December, as the team’s general manager and director of scouting, Mike McAulay, has been named Director of Operations for Team Canada West at the upcoming 2025 World Junior A Challenge. Sports & Recreation Oct 21, 2025 Community Champion: Michael Oman If the greatness of a community is best measured by the selflessness of its members, then the town of St. Adolphe is in good shape. And it’s true, at least if resident Michael Oman has anything to do with it. Sports & Recreation Oct 20, 2025 Nighthawks Edge Titans in Shootout for Third Straight Win The Niverville Nighthawks, playing their second game in less than 18 hours, gutted out a 4–3 shootout victory over the Neepawa Titans on Sunday afternoon at the CRRC. Sports & Recreation Oct 19, 2025 Niverville Overcomes Late Surge, Wins in Overtime Two of the MJHL’s top teams collided Saturday night at the CRRC, and fans were treated to an exciting matchup. In the end, the Niverville Nighthawks outlasted the league-leading Selkirk Steelers 3–2 in overtime. Sports & Recreation Oct 16, 2025 Nighthawks Rebound with Narrow Win Over Monarchs Coming off their first loss of the season on Sunday afternoon against the Dauphin Kings, the Nighthawks were looking to bounce back Wednesday night while hosting the struggling Winnipeg Monarchs at the CRRC. Sports & Recreation Oct 14, 2025 Restored Opa’s Park Hosts Grand Reopening Until recently, Niverville residents were barely aware of the existence of Opa’s Park. That all changed on October 10 when families, grandparents, park volunteers, and members of council converged on the space to celebrate its grand reopening. 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 Oct 26, 2025 Nighthawks Sweep Pistons in Weekend Head-to-Head For the second straight night, the Niverville Nighthawks got the better of the Steinbach Pistons—and for the second straight night, it was a tight, hard-fought affair.
Sports & Recreation Oct 25, 2025 Nighthawks Win Fourth Straight, Topping Pistons Two of the MJHL’s top teams went head-to-head Friday night. This opener of a two-game home-and-home series between the Niverville Nighthawks and Steinbach Pistons lived up to the hype.
Sports & Recreation Oct 23, 2025 Nighthawks GM to Represent Canada West at Junior A World Challenge The Niverville Nighthawks will have a strong presence on the international stage this December, as the team’s general manager and director of scouting, Mike McAulay, has been named Director of Operations for Team Canada West at the upcoming 2025 World Junior A Challenge.
Sports & Recreation Oct 21, 2025 Community Champion: Michael Oman If the greatness of a community is best measured by the selflessness of its members, then the town of St. Adolphe is in good shape. And it’s true, at least if resident Michael Oman has anything to do with it.
Sports & Recreation Oct 20, 2025 Nighthawks Edge Titans in Shootout for Third Straight Win The Niverville Nighthawks, playing their second game in less than 18 hours, gutted out a 4–3 shootout victory over the Neepawa Titans on Sunday afternoon at the CRRC.
Sports & Recreation Oct 19, 2025 Niverville Overcomes Late Surge, Wins in Overtime Two of the MJHL’s top teams collided Saturday night at the CRRC, and fans were treated to an exciting matchup. In the end, the Niverville Nighthawks outlasted the league-leading Selkirk Steelers 3–2 in overtime.
Sports & Recreation Oct 16, 2025 Nighthawks Rebound with Narrow Win Over Monarchs Coming off their first loss of the season on Sunday afternoon against the Dauphin Kings, the Nighthawks were looking to bounce back Wednesday night while hosting the struggling Winnipeg Monarchs at the CRRC.
Sports & Recreation Oct 14, 2025 Restored Opa’s Park Hosts Grand Reopening Until recently, Niverville residents were barely aware of the existence of Opa’s Park. That all changed on October 10 when families, grandparents, park volunteers, and members of council converged on the space to celebrate its grand reopening.
