Service to Seniors (STS) Niverville has a new coordinator, and she’s hoping to provide a happy holiday season for the older folks in town.

The Niverville Nighthawks had their four-game win streak snapped on Friday night when they fell 6–2 to the Portage Terriers on the road at Stride Place. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a 12–10–1 record.

Religion is an important part of the lives of many Canadians. Historically, a majority of Canadians have identified as Christian of one variety or another. Religions hold a complex, multifaceted role in people’s lives—as social support, as source of inspiration and guidance, and as a centre for worship, prayer, and other spiritual activities. For some people, their religious identity is their primary identity, more important to them than their race or country, and their foundation of meaning and strength.

The Providence University College athletics department has had a busy and exciting last two weeks. The women’s soccer team ended their season with a 2–0 win against Great Lakes Christian College, netting them the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) national championship.

It’s been six years since The Citizen last explored the idea of a French immersion school coming to Niverville, in an article entitled “The Demand for French Immersion.” All these years later, the jury’s still out on whether that will ever be a reality. But depending on who you ask, there may be some reason for hope.

In this series, The Citizen profiles locals who strive to make our little corner of Manitoba a better place. Each month, we feature a person, family, or business that helps brighten the world in some way. If you have someone in mind for a future month, please nominate them to jlavin@nivervillecitizen.com.

On November 21, Niverville’s town council released information regarding a proposal that, if approved, will significantly increase the community’s land holdings, helping to pave the way for future expansion.

Pokes on You is one of Niverville’s newest businesses, and owner Brianna Marchand is ready to share her passion for body art with the community she loves so much.

For the first time in franchise history, the Niverville Nighthawks have won four games in a row after dismantling the Selkirk Steelers 7–3 on Saturday night at the Selkirk Recreation Complex. With the win, the Nighthawks improve their record to 12–9–1 and remain fourth in the MJHL’s East Division.

On Friday night at the CRRC, the Niverville Nighthawks captured their third straight game when they defeated the Selkirk Steelers by a 4–3 score. With the win, the Nighthawks improve to 11–9–1 on the season, further securing their hold on fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division.