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 Sep 07, 2025 Nighthawks Drop Preseason Opener to Steelers Despite a recent stretch of cooler weather, winter still feels a ways off. But on Sunday afternoon, it felt a little closer. Sports & Recreation Sep 05, 2025 St. Adolphe Parents Fundraise for New Play Zone Earlier this year, the old play structure at Ècole St. Adolphe School (ESAS) had to be deconstructed after many decades of use. It was deemed, by a safety officer of the school division, to have reached the end of its functional life. Sports & Recreation Sep 02, 2025 Nighthawks Open Training Camp with High Expectations The Niverville Nighthawks are set to open training camp on Tuesday, September 2, bringing together a mix of seasoned veterans and promising young talent all aiming to earn a spot on the opening night roster in just over two weeks. Sports & Recreation Aug 15, 2025 High-Paced Action on Day One of Nighthawks Training Camp As the days grow shorter and the summer sun sets a little earlier, the start of hockey season fast approaches. The Niverville Nighthawks kicked off their fourth training camp since joining the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) on Friday, welcoming back both prospects and veterans to the CRRC. Sports & Recreation Aug 06, 2025 Nighthawks Introduces New Game Day Announcers Fans of the notorious Kevin Pauls, flamboyant game day broadcaster for the Niverville Nighthawks, may be sorry to see him go. Sports & Recreation Jul 30, 2025 Youth Athletes Compete for Prizes and Charity At least two young Niverville residents are participating in this year’s Youth Athlete of the Year competition—and they need your support. Competitors include nine-year-old Finley Rideout and 12-year-old Savanah Buzan. Sports & Recreation Jul 21, 2025 Junior Ice Capture Historic Win at Elite Girls Hockey Tournament Just over a week ago, Niverville’s Bryelle Muntain and her teammates did more than just win a hockey tournament—they made history for Manitoba. Sports & Recreation Jul 19, 2025 Station Lands Heritage Park Opens in Niverville Niverville has a new park, and it’s a historically significant one. The Station Lands Heritage Park was officially opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 18, on Station Road. 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 Sep 07, 2025 Nighthawks Drop Preseason Opener to Steelers Despite a recent stretch of cooler weather, winter still feels a ways off. But on Sunday afternoon, it felt a little closer.
Sports & Recreation Sep 05, 2025 St. Adolphe Parents Fundraise for New Play Zone Earlier this year, the old play structure at Ècole St. Adolphe School (ESAS) had to be deconstructed after many decades of use. It was deemed, by a safety officer of the school division, to have reached the end of its functional life.
Sports & Recreation Sep 02, 2025 Nighthawks Open Training Camp with High Expectations The Niverville Nighthawks are set to open training camp on Tuesday, September 2, bringing together a mix of seasoned veterans and promising young talent all aiming to earn a spot on the opening night roster in just over two weeks.
Sports & Recreation Aug 15, 2025 High-Paced Action on Day One of Nighthawks Training Camp As the days grow shorter and the summer sun sets a little earlier, the start of hockey season fast approaches. The Niverville Nighthawks kicked off their fourth training camp since joining the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) on Friday, welcoming back both prospects and veterans to the CRRC.
Sports & Recreation Aug 06, 2025 Nighthawks Introduces New Game Day Announcers Fans of the notorious Kevin Pauls, flamboyant game day broadcaster for the Niverville Nighthawks, may be sorry to see him go.
Sports & Recreation Jul 30, 2025 Youth Athletes Compete for Prizes and Charity At least two young Niverville residents are participating in this year’s Youth Athlete of the Year competition—and they need your support. Competitors include nine-year-old Finley Rideout and 12-year-old Savanah Buzan.
Sports & Recreation Jul 21, 2025 Junior Ice Capture Historic Win at Elite Girls Hockey Tournament Just over a week ago, Niverville’s Bryelle Muntain and her teammates did more than just win a hockey tournament—they made history for Manitoba.
Sports & Recreation Jul 19, 2025 Station Lands Heritage Park Opens in Niverville Niverville has a new park, and it’s a historically significant one. The Station Lands Heritage Park was officially opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 18, on Station Road.
