Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Sports & Recreation Apr 14, 2026 Nighthawks and Oil Capitals Set to Clash for Turnbull Cup The stage is set for an MJHL championship showdown for the ages as the Niverville Nighthawks and Virden Oil Capitals prepare to face off in the McMunn & Yates Turnbull Cup Final, which begins t Sports & Recreation Apr 11, 2026 Historic Night as Niverville Books First Trip to MJHL Championship For the first time in franchise history, the Niverville Nighthawks are headed to the championship series in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, with a chance to capture the Turnbull Cup. Sports & Recreation Apr 08, 2026 Nighthawks Shut Out Wolverines to Lead Series 3–1 Riding the momentum of their come-from-behind win on Monday night, the Niverville Nighthawks kept rolling Wednesday, shutting out the Waywayseecappo Wolverines 3–0 in Game 4 to take a 3–1 series lead. Sports & Recreation Apr 07, 2026 Little BALLERS Brings Early-Age Basketball to Local Families A new children’s basketball program is coming to Niverville, geared toward kids as young as ten months and up to eight years, a much earlier age than is typical in the sport. Sports & Recreation Feb 02, 2017 Curling Club Anticipates Busy February It’s hard to believe, but Niverville’s curling season is already half over. This is the harsh reality when your town’s curling rink is made of natural ice. Sports & Recreation Feb 02, 2017 Niverville’s JV Girls Undefeated Niverville’s Junior Varsity Panthers girls basketball team has only played four games so far this season, but so far they boast an undefeated record. Sports & Recreation Feb 02, 2017 Niverville Skaters Shine at Regionals The Niverville Skating Club participated in the 2017 Eastman/Winnipeg Regional STARSkate Championships on January 28–29 at the Terry Sawchuk Arena in Winnipeg. Sports & Recreation Jan 05, 2017 Pee Wee Clippers See Tournament Action Clipper Ice Sports hosted a Pee Wee tournament in Niverville on the weekend of December 9–11. A total of eight teams participated from Divisions A and C. Sports & Recreation Jan 05, 2017 Royals Season Off to an Exciting Start The Lorette Royals’ season began with parades, a fundraising barbeque for a new multiplex, and some old-fashioned street ringette to promote the sport. Sports & Recreation Jan 05, 2017 Novice A Clippers Undefeated The Novice A Clippers continue to roll in league play, sporting a perfect 9–0 record on the season. The team has a 3–0 record since the division realignment that will see the top seven teams in Eastman Novice play each other for the balance of the year. Sports & Recreation Jan 05, 2017 Clippers Win Gold at Atom Tourney On December 2–4, the Niverville Clippers hosted an Atom tournament. Sports & Recreation Jan 05, 2017 Southwest Jets in Middle of the Pack The Southwest Jets, a AA hockey club comprised of 13–14-year-old players from the southwest part of Manitoba’s Eastman region, have had a good season so far. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Given the dramatic spike in the price of gasoline in recent weeks, would you be more likely to consider an EV for your next vehicle purchase? Choices Yes. EV technology interests me and it would be a relief not to have to worry so much about price volatility. * No. I have concerns about the practicality of EVs and prefer to stick with a gas-powered vehicle, even if it costs more to operate. * 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 Apr 14, 2026 Nighthawks and Oil Capitals Set to Clash for Turnbull Cup The stage is set for an MJHL championship showdown for the ages as the Niverville Nighthawks and Virden Oil Capitals prepare to face off in the McMunn & Yates Turnbull Cup Final, which begins t
Sports & Recreation Apr 11, 2026 Historic Night as Niverville Books First Trip to MJHL Championship For the first time in franchise history, the Niverville Nighthawks are headed to the championship series in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, with a chance to capture the Turnbull Cup.
Sports & Recreation Apr 08, 2026 Nighthawks Shut Out Wolverines to Lead Series 3–1 Riding the momentum of their come-from-behind win on Monday night, the Niverville Nighthawks kept rolling Wednesday, shutting out the Waywayseecappo Wolverines 3–0 in Game 4 to take a 3–1 series lead.
Sports & Recreation Apr 07, 2026 Little BALLERS Brings Early-Age Basketball to Local Families A new children’s basketball program is coming to Niverville, geared toward kids as young as ten months and up to eight years, a much earlier age than is typical in the sport.
Sports & Recreation Feb 02, 2017 Curling Club Anticipates Busy February It’s hard to believe, but Niverville’s curling season is already half over. This is the harsh reality when your town’s curling rink is made of natural ice.
Sports & Recreation Feb 02, 2017 Niverville’s JV Girls Undefeated Niverville’s Junior Varsity Panthers girls basketball team has only played four games so far this season, but so far they boast an undefeated record.
Sports & Recreation Feb 02, 2017 Niverville Skaters Shine at Regionals The Niverville Skating Club participated in the 2017 Eastman/Winnipeg Regional STARSkate Championships on January 28–29 at the Terry Sawchuk Arena in Winnipeg.
Sports & Recreation Jan 05, 2017 Pee Wee Clippers See Tournament Action Clipper Ice Sports hosted a Pee Wee tournament in Niverville on the weekend of December 9–11. A total of eight teams participated from Divisions A and C.
Sports & Recreation Jan 05, 2017 Royals Season Off to an Exciting Start The Lorette Royals’ season began with parades, a fundraising barbeque for a new multiplex, and some old-fashioned street ringette to promote the sport.
Sports & Recreation Jan 05, 2017 Novice A Clippers Undefeated The Novice A Clippers continue to roll in league play, sporting a perfect 9–0 record on the season. The team has a 3–0 record since the division realignment that will see the top seven teams in Eastman Novice play each other for the balance of the year.
Sports & Recreation Jan 05, 2017 Clippers Win Gold at Atom Tourney On December 2–4, the Niverville Clippers hosted an Atom tournament.
Sports & Recreation Jan 05, 2017 Southwest Jets in Middle of the Pack The Southwest Jets, a AA hockey club comprised of 13–14-year-old players from the southwest part of Manitoba’s Eastman region, have had a good season so far.
