Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture 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. Sports & Recreation Jul 17, 2025 In Fourth Year, the Niverville Force Provides Reliable Entertainment If you’re taking a stroll through Hespeler Park and you hear the shouts and cheers of excited locals, there’s a good chance you’re hearing the fan club of the local men’s soccer team, the Nivervill Sports & Recreation Jul 10, 2025 Team Manitoba Athletes and Coaches Serve Up Beach Volleyball Camp While indoor club volleyball has wound down for the summer, the sport is just heating up at Hespeler Park in Niverville July with a new four-day beach volleyball camp this July hosted by Team Manitoba athletes Fiona Brown and Selestine Braun Liu-Asomua, with added support from their Canada Summer Games coaches Chloe Reimer McCaughan and Erika Vermette. Sports & Recreation Jul 04, 2025 Niverville Teen to Represent Manitoba in Rugby at Canada Summer Games It’s a milestone year for 17-year-old Niverville athlete Zoe Bardal as she prepares to represent Manitoba this August at the Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Sports & Recreation Jul 03, 2025 Running Solo, Together: The Rise of Niverville’s Running Community While running is generally considered to be an independent sport, local runners in Niverville are proving that a supportive community can push runners to reach their goals—and sometimes exceed them. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Considering the inherent risks, should our government consider enacting legislation that restricts the use and/or ownership of cellphones among young people? Choices Yes. New laws around cellphone ownership, such as enacting a minimum legal age, would help protect young people. * No. In our current day and age, it is unrealistic to restrict cellphone ownership or usage to those of a particular age. * 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 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.
Sports & Recreation Jul 17, 2025 In Fourth Year, the Niverville Force Provides Reliable Entertainment If you’re taking a stroll through Hespeler Park and you hear the shouts and cheers of excited locals, there’s a good chance you’re hearing the fan club of the local men’s soccer team, the Nivervill
Sports & Recreation Jul 10, 2025 Team Manitoba Athletes and Coaches Serve Up Beach Volleyball Camp While indoor club volleyball has wound down for the summer, the sport is just heating up at Hespeler Park in Niverville July with a new four-day beach volleyball camp this July hosted by Team Manitoba athletes Fiona Brown and Selestine Braun Liu-Asomua, with added support from their Canada Summer Games coaches Chloe Reimer McCaughan and Erika Vermette.
Sports & Recreation Jul 04, 2025 Niverville Teen to Represent Manitoba in Rugby at Canada Summer Games It’s a milestone year for 17-year-old Niverville athlete Zoe Bardal as she prepares to represent Manitoba this August at the Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Sports & Recreation Jul 03, 2025 Running Solo, Together: The Rise of Niverville’s Running Community While running is generally considered to be an independent sport, local runners in Niverville are proving that a supportive community can push runners to reach their goals—and sometimes exceed them.
