Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Sports & Recreation Apr 18, 2026 Special Teams Shine as Niverville Downs Virden in Finals Opener The Niverville Nighthawks struck first in the championship series, defeating the Virden Oil Capitals 4–1 on Friday night in Game 1 of the McMunn & Yates Turnbull Cup Fi 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 this Friday night at the CRRC. 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 Nov 01, 2016 Scorpion Elite Shows its Halloween Cheer From 4:00–6:00 p.m. on October 29, Scorpions Elite Cheer is holding a Trunk-or-Treat fundraising event. Sports & Recreation Oct 01, 2016 Synchronized Skating Comes to Niverville Almost everyone has heard of synchronized swimming—swimmers performing a synchronized dance routine in the water—but what about synchronized skating? Starting this year, Niverville has its own synchronized skating program. Sports & Recreation Oct 01, 2016 Fitville: Learning Self-Defence As September rolls around, many women get back into their routines. Summer is over, and if you’re a mom like me, school has begun and extracurricular activities take up many evenings. It can be hard to find time for fitness, which is why I work out early in the morning. Sports & Recreation Oct 01, 2016 Alumni, Hall of Fame, and Trades It’s going to be a big year for the Winnipeg Jets. The team, celebrating its sixth year in the NHL, is set to host two outdoor games, as well as launch their team Hall of Fame. Sports & Recreation Oct 01, 2016 Multiplex Fundraising Thermometer Ticks Upward On September 6, Niverville’s town council heard the second and third reading of its borrowing by-law to extend $5 million to the Niverville multiplex. The motion was passed. Sports & Recreation Oct 01, 2016 Registration Open for Royals Ringette The Lorette Royals Ringette Association is a well-established club available to players ages three to 19 in the Landmark, Ste. Anne, Dufresne, Île-des-Chênes, Grande Pointe, and Lorette catchment areas. Sports & Recreation Oct 01, 2016 Athlete of the Month - Ella Fixe Ella Fixe is 12 years old and in Grade 7 at NCI. She has been dancing since she was three years old. Last year after moving to Niverville, Ella joined the Prairie Soul Dance Company, entering in the competitive classes. Sports & Recreation Oct 01, 2016 Lady Panthers Roar to Winning Record The NCI Lady Panthers soccer team has roared to a 6–2 start to the season. 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 18, 2026 Special Teams Shine as Niverville Downs Virden in Finals Opener The Niverville Nighthawks struck first in the championship series, defeating the Virden Oil Capitals 4–1 on Friday night in Game 1 of the McMunn & Yates Turnbull Cup Fi
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 this Friday night at the CRRC.
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 Nov 01, 2016 Scorpion Elite Shows its Halloween Cheer From 4:00–6:00 p.m. on October 29, Scorpions Elite Cheer is holding a Trunk-or-Treat fundraising event.
Sports & Recreation Oct 01, 2016 Synchronized Skating Comes to Niverville Almost everyone has heard of synchronized swimming—swimmers performing a synchronized dance routine in the water—but what about synchronized skating? Starting this year, Niverville has its own synchronized skating program.
Sports & Recreation Oct 01, 2016 Fitville: Learning Self-Defence As September rolls around, many women get back into their routines. Summer is over, and if you’re a mom like me, school has begun and extracurricular activities take up many evenings. It can be hard to find time for fitness, which is why I work out early in the morning.
Sports & Recreation Oct 01, 2016 Alumni, Hall of Fame, and Trades It’s going to be a big year for the Winnipeg Jets. The team, celebrating its sixth year in the NHL, is set to host two outdoor games, as well as launch their team Hall of Fame.
Sports & Recreation Oct 01, 2016 Multiplex Fundraising Thermometer Ticks Upward On September 6, Niverville’s town council heard the second and third reading of its borrowing by-law to extend $5 million to the Niverville multiplex. The motion was passed.
Sports & Recreation Oct 01, 2016 Registration Open for Royals Ringette The Lorette Royals Ringette Association is a well-established club available to players ages three to 19 in the Landmark, Ste. Anne, Dufresne, Île-des-Chênes, Grande Pointe, and Lorette catchment areas.
Sports & Recreation Oct 01, 2016 Athlete of the Month - Ella Fixe Ella Fixe is 12 years old and in Grade 7 at NCI. She has been dancing since she was three years old. Last year after moving to Niverville, Ella joined the Prairie Soul Dance Company, entering in the competitive classes.
Sports & Recreation Oct 01, 2016 Lady Panthers Roar to Winning Record The NCI Lady Panthers soccer team has roared to a 6–2 start to the season.
