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 Dec 01, 2016 Junior Varsity Panthers Win Provincials The Niverville Panthers Junior Varsity volleyball team won the AAA Provincials this past weekend, defeating the Linden Christian Wings in straight sets in Landmark on Saturday, November 26. Sports & Recreation Dec 01, 2016 Fitville: Working Up a Burn Some of us have had the privilege to take skating lessons when we were young, less fragile, and able to bounce back up from a hefty fall. Others of us, frankly, weren’t that interested in learning how to skate. Sports & Recreation Nov 01, 2016 Varsity Boys Headed to Provincials The Niverville Collegiate Varsity Boys volleyball team have earned a berth in the AA provincial tournament to be held in Carman, December 1–3. They enter the tournament ranked number one in the province at the AA level. Sports & Recreation Nov 01, 2016 Île-des-Chênes to Ice Ten Teams It’s official: the Île-des-Chênes Minor Hockey Association (IDCMHA) will have ten home teams this year. After four weeks of practices, all teams were on the ice for the first Saturday of the regular season—eight at home and two away. Sports & Recreation Nov 01, 2016 Winterfest is Coming Niverville’s second annual Winterfest & Market is well on its way. On Saturday, November 19, families can experience a fun-filled day to get into the winter and Christmas spirit. Sports & Recreation Nov 01, 2016 Athlete of the Month - Caydence Rocchio If you’ve met a modern 11-year-old girl, then you probably know the kinds of things Caydence is interested in. Sports & Recreation Nov 01, 2016 Record Registration for Clipper Ice Sports Another hockey season is upon us here in Niverville/Ste. Agathe! We are extremely fortunate to have yet another record year when it comes to registration numbers. To put it in perspective, Clipper Ice Sports (CIS) is almost at the same number of children registered to play as the City of Steinbach this year. We also have something we haven’t had for quite some time: a Midget team. Another bonus this year is four Novice teams (in the past, we’ve had just three). Sports & Recreation Nov 01, 2016 Record Registration for Clipper Ice Sports Another hockey season is upon us here in Niverville/Ste. Agathe! We are extremely fortunate to have yet another record year when it comes to registration numbers. To put it in perspective, Clipper Ice Sports (CIS) is almost at the same number of children registered to play as the City of Steinbach this year. We also have something we haven’t had for quite some time: a Midget team. Another bonus this year is four Novice teams (in the past, we’ve had just three). 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 Dec 01, 2016 Junior Varsity Panthers Win Provincials The Niverville Panthers Junior Varsity volleyball team won the AAA Provincials this past weekend, defeating the Linden Christian Wings in straight sets in Landmark on Saturday, November 26.
Sports & Recreation Dec 01, 2016 Fitville: Working Up a Burn Some of us have had the privilege to take skating lessons when we were young, less fragile, and able to bounce back up from a hefty fall. Others of us, frankly, weren’t that interested in learning how to skate.
Sports & Recreation Nov 01, 2016 Varsity Boys Headed to Provincials The Niverville Collegiate Varsity Boys volleyball team have earned a berth in the AA provincial tournament to be held in Carman, December 1–3. They enter the tournament ranked number one in the province at the AA level.
Sports & Recreation Nov 01, 2016 Île-des-Chênes to Ice Ten Teams It’s official: the Île-des-Chênes Minor Hockey Association (IDCMHA) will have ten home teams this year. After four weeks of practices, all teams were on the ice for the first Saturday of the regular season—eight at home and two away.
Sports & Recreation Nov 01, 2016 Winterfest is Coming Niverville’s second annual Winterfest & Market is well on its way. On Saturday, November 19, families can experience a fun-filled day to get into the winter and Christmas spirit.
Sports & Recreation Nov 01, 2016 Athlete of the Month - Caydence Rocchio If you’ve met a modern 11-year-old girl, then you probably know the kinds of things Caydence is interested in.
Sports & Recreation Nov 01, 2016 Record Registration for Clipper Ice Sports Another hockey season is upon us here in Niverville/Ste. Agathe! We are extremely fortunate to have yet another record year when it comes to registration numbers. To put it in perspective, Clipper Ice Sports (CIS) is almost at the same number of children registered to play as the City of Steinbach this year. We also have something we haven’t had for quite some time: a Midget team. Another bonus this year is four Novice teams (in the past, we’ve had just three).
Sports & Recreation Nov 01, 2016 Record Registration for Clipper Ice Sports Another hockey season is upon us here in Niverville/Ste. Agathe! We are extremely fortunate to have yet another record year when it comes to registration numbers. To put it in perspective, Clipper Ice Sports (CIS) is almost at the same number of children registered to play as the City of Steinbach this year. We also have something we haven’t had for quite some time: a Midget team. Another bonus this year is four Novice teams (in the past, we’ve had just three).