Search Search Local News Nov 26, 2025 Province Announces Major Investment in Rural Infrastructure On November 25, the provincial government announced new funding that will benefit Niverville, the RM of Ritchot, and at least four other municipalities in the southeast. Sports & Recreation Nov 27, 2025 Nighthawks Start Best in MJHL History The Niverville Nighthawks’ incredible run through the first third of the MJHL season has been the talk of the league. And with their 7–4 win over Swan Valley on November 15, the team not only extended their winning streak to 14 games but also collected their twentieth victory in just their twenty-first game, becoming the fastest team in MJHL history to hit that milestone. Sports & Recreation Nov 28, 2025 Special Teams Play Powers Nighthawks Over Oil Caps The Niverville Nighthawks stormed back from an early deficit and exploded for three third-period power-play goals on their way to a commanding 7–1 win over the Virden Oil Capitals on Teddy Bear Toss night in Virden. Sports & Recreation Nov 28, 2025 Niverville Competes with Two Towns for Jets Town Takeover Niverville is one of three lucky communities selected as finalists to compete in the 2025 Jets Town Takeover competition. Other contestants include Gimli and Oakbank. The winner among these three communities will enjoy a full day of Jets-inspired events on March 19, 2026. Local News Nov 28, 2025 Body Cameras Now Standard Issue for Majority of RCMP One year ago this month, the RCMP announced their plan to roll out body-worn cameras as an addition to their tools of the trade. Today, they say, 98 percent of Manitoba’s frontline officers are now equipped. Local News Nov 28, 2025 “Everything Is Doable”: Remembering the Unstoppable John Loeppky On November 24, hundreds of people gathered at the Winnipeg Evangelical Free Church to bid a final farewell to a dear friend and loved one, John Loeppky. Local News Dec 01, 2025 Gravel Pit Discoveries Reveal Artifacts Dating Back to Ice Age In recent years, curious finds by quarry workers in gravel pits near Grunthal have led to some remarkable discoveries about prehistoric conditions in southeast Manitoba. Local News Dec 01, 2025 RCMP Encourage Extra Vigilance About Scams this Holiday Season Gift-giving season is upon us and the internet is ablaze with unique gift ideas to entice every shopper. Add to that the ease and convenience of online shopping and it becomes a preferred option for many. Arts & Culture Dec 02, 2025 Finding Their Voice: Choirs and Drama Club Welcome New Members If you love to sing or act, Niverville might be just the place to explore those passions. Active this winter are two community choral groups: an adult choir for ages 18 and up as well as a youth choir for kids ages nine to 13. Local News Aug 01, 2023 Communities in Bloom Judges Visit Niverville On July 26–27, the Niverville chapter of Communities in Bloom (CiB) played host to two judges from the provincial CiB organization. After three years of absence, the judges were back in town for a tour of the community and to reacquaint themselves with the local volunteers who make Niverville a beautiful place to live. 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
Local News Nov 26, 2025 Province Announces Major Investment in Rural Infrastructure On November 25, the provincial government announced new funding that will benefit Niverville, the RM of Ritchot, and at least four other municipalities in the southeast.
Sports & Recreation Nov 27, 2025 Nighthawks Start Best in MJHL History The Niverville Nighthawks’ incredible run through the first third of the MJHL season has been the talk of the league. And with their 7–4 win over Swan Valley on November 15, the team not only extended their winning streak to 14 games but also collected their twentieth victory in just their twenty-first game, becoming the fastest team in MJHL history to hit that milestone.
Sports & Recreation Nov 28, 2025 Special Teams Play Powers Nighthawks Over Oil Caps The Niverville Nighthawks stormed back from an early deficit and exploded for three third-period power-play goals on their way to a commanding 7–1 win over the Virden Oil Capitals on Teddy Bear Toss night in Virden.
Sports & Recreation Nov 28, 2025 Niverville Competes with Two Towns for Jets Town Takeover Niverville is one of three lucky communities selected as finalists to compete in the 2025 Jets Town Takeover competition. Other contestants include Gimli and Oakbank. The winner among these three communities will enjoy a full day of Jets-inspired events on March 19, 2026.
Local News Nov 28, 2025 Body Cameras Now Standard Issue for Majority of RCMP One year ago this month, the RCMP announced their plan to roll out body-worn cameras as an addition to their tools of the trade. Today, they say, 98 percent of Manitoba’s frontline officers are now equipped.
Local News Nov 28, 2025 “Everything Is Doable”: Remembering the Unstoppable John Loeppky On November 24, hundreds of people gathered at the Winnipeg Evangelical Free Church to bid a final farewell to a dear friend and loved one, John Loeppky.
Local News Dec 01, 2025 Gravel Pit Discoveries Reveal Artifacts Dating Back to Ice Age In recent years, curious finds by quarry workers in gravel pits near Grunthal have led to some remarkable discoveries about prehistoric conditions in southeast Manitoba.
Local News Dec 01, 2025 RCMP Encourage Extra Vigilance About Scams this Holiday Season Gift-giving season is upon us and the internet is ablaze with unique gift ideas to entice every shopper. Add to that the ease and convenience of online shopping and it becomes a preferred option for many.
Arts & Culture Dec 02, 2025 Finding Their Voice: Choirs and Drama Club Welcome New Members If you love to sing or act, Niverville might be just the place to explore those passions. Active this winter are two community choral groups: an adult choir for ages 18 and up as well as a youth choir for kids ages nine to 13.
Local News Aug 01, 2023 Communities in Bloom Judges Visit Niverville On July 26–27, the Niverville chapter of Communities in Bloom (CiB) played host to two judges from the provincial CiB organization. After three years of absence, the judges were back in town for a tour of the community and to reacquaint themselves with the local volunteers who make Niverville a beautiful place to live.
