Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2026 A Night for the Billets, A Win for the Nighthawks It was a night of celebration at the CRRC as the Niverville Nighthawks gave their families, friends, and billet parents plenty to cheer about, skating to a 6–2 victory over the Waywayseecappo Wolve Sports & Recreation Feb 28, 2026 Nighthawks Outshoot, Outlast Stampeders in Tight Contest It didn’t come easy, and at this time of the year the wins never do, but the Niverville Nighthawks found a way to earn a gritty 3–2 victory over the Swan Valley Stampeders at the CRRC. Sports & Recreation Feb 26, 2026 Wheddon’s Six-Point Night Powers Nighthawks to 9–1 Rout A six-point performance from Hayden Wheddon powered the Niverville Nighthawks to a dominant 9–1 victory over the Portage Terriers Wednesday night at the CRRC, extending their winning streak to four games. Sports & Recreation Feb 24, 2026 Women’s National Volleyball Championships Coming to Niverville In just two weeks, players from across the country will converge in Niverville for the CCAA Women’s Volleyball National Championship. The four-day tournament from March 11–14 is being hosted at the CRRC by Providence University College. Sports & Recreation Feb 22, 2026 Local Youth Ready to Compete at Manitoba Games The Winter Olympics have come to a close, but several local youth athletes are preparing for their own moment on the big stage at the upcoming Manitoba Games. Sports & Recreation Feb 22, 2026 Krestanowich Plays Hero as Nighthawks Edge Blizzard in Overtime The Niverville Nighthawks wrapped up their northern road trip Saturday night with a hard-fought 3–2 overtime victory over the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, completing a four-game season sweep of the season series. Sports & Recreation Feb 21, 2026 Dubinsky Shuts the Door as Nighthawks Blank Stampeders The Niverville Nighthawks earned a hard-fought 2–0 shutout victory over the Swan Valley Stampeders during their second northern road swing of the season. Sports & Recreation Feb 19, 2026 New Parks and Greenspace Planned for Niverville On February 17, Niverville’s council addressed the matter of adding new parks and greenspace in the coming years. The topic arose during a discussion with developer Len Peters of Sunset Estates, who was seeking a rezoning approval for Highlands West. Sports & Recreation Feb 17, 2026 Panthers Roaring: Niverville High School Team Making Noise in WHSHL It’s a great time to be a hockey fan in Niverville. Sports & Recreation Feb 17, 2026 Panzer’s Five-point Night Leads Nighthawks to Win Over Steelers It may have taken a little while, but the Niverville Nighthawks looked like a team returning to form Monday afternoon, erupting for four third-period goals en route to an emphatic 8–3 victory over the Selkirk Steelers at the CRRC. Sports & Recreation Feb 15, 2026 Comeback Falls Short as Titans Edge Nighthawks 5–4 It was a special night inside the CRRC on Saturday—not just because Valentine’s Day brought love into the air, but because special teams stole the spotlight. Sports & Recreation Feb 14, 2026 Pistons Top Nighthawks in Tough Division Battle For the sixth and final time this season, the Niverville Nighthawks and Steinbach Pistons met head-to-head—and once again, it delivered with playoff-level intensity. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Has the case involving former teacher Braeden Martens's sexual assault charges affected your trust in the school system’s ability to protect students? Choices Yes. This incident raises big questions about how teachers are hired in Manitoba. * No. Despite this disturbing case, the system largely does a good job of vetting teachers. * 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 Mar 01, 2026 A Night for the Billets, A Win for the Nighthawks It was a night of celebration at the CRRC as the Niverville Nighthawks gave their families, friends, and billet parents plenty to cheer about, skating to a 6–2 victory over the Waywayseecappo Wolve
Sports & Recreation Feb 28, 2026 Nighthawks Outshoot, Outlast Stampeders in Tight Contest It didn’t come easy, and at this time of the year the wins never do, but the Niverville Nighthawks found a way to earn a gritty 3–2 victory over the Swan Valley Stampeders at the CRRC.
Sports & Recreation Feb 26, 2026 Wheddon’s Six-Point Night Powers Nighthawks to 9–1 Rout A six-point performance from Hayden Wheddon powered the Niverville Nighthawks to a dominant 9–1 victory over the Portage Terriers Wednesday night at the CRRC, extending their winning streak to four games.
Sports & Recreation Feb 24, 2026 Women’s National Volleyball Championships Coming to Niverville In just two weeks, players from across the country will converge in Niverville for the CCAA Women’s Volleyball National Championship. The four-day tournament from March 11–14 is being hosted at the CRRC by Providence University College.
Sports & Recreation Feb 22, 2026 Local Youth Ready to Compete at Manitoba Games The Winter Olympics have come to a close, but several local youth athletes are preparing for their own moment on the big stage at the upcoming Manitoba Games.
Sports & Recreation Feb 22, 2026 Krestanowich Plays Hero as Nighthawks Edge Blizzard in Overtime The Niverville Nighthawks wrapped up their northern road trip Saturday night with a hard-fought 3–2 overtime victory over the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, completing a four-game season sweep of the season series.
Sports & Recreation Feb 21, 2026 Dubinsky Shuts the Door as Nighthawks Blank Stampeders The Niverville Nighthawks earned a hard-fought 2–0 shutout victory over the Swan Valley Stampeders during their second northern road swing of the season.
Sports & Recreation Feb 19, 2026 New Parks and Greenspace Planned for Niverville On February 17, Niverville’s council addressed the matter of adding new parks and greenspace in the coming years. The topic arose during a discussion with developer Len Peters of Sunset Estates, who was seeking a rezoning approval for Highlands West.
Sports & Recreation Feb 17, 2026 Panthers Roaring: Niverville High School Team Making Noise in WHSHL It’s a great time to be a hockey fan in Niverville.
Sports & Recreation Feb 17, 2026 Panzer’s Five-point Night Leads Nighthawks to Win Over Steelers It may have taken a little while, but the Niverville Nighthawks looked like a team returning to form Monday afternoon, erupting for four third-period goals en route to an emphatic 8–3 victory over the Selkirk Steelers at the CRRC.
Sports & Recreation Feb 15, 2026 Comeback Falls Short as Titans Edge Nighthawks 5–4 It was a special night inside the CRRC on Saturday—not just because Valentine’s Day brought love into the air, but because special teams stole the spotlight.
Sports & Recreation Feb 14, 2026 Pistons Top Nighthawks in Tough Division Battle For the sixth and final time this season, the Niverville Nighthawks and Steinbach Pistons met head-to-head—and once again, it delivered with playoff-level intensity.
