Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Sports & Recreation Apr 20, 2026 Providence Draws Crowds and Accolades from Women’s Volleyball Nationals The Providence Pilots may not have come out on top at this year’s CCAA Women’s Volleyball Nationals held at the Niverville CRRC from March 11–14. Sports & Recreation Apr 20, 2026 Nighthawks Take 2–0 Series Lead with Game 2 Win Over Oil Capitals The Niverville Nighthawks are now just two wins away from the Turnbull Cup after a 3–1 victory over the Virden Oil Capitals in Game 2 on Sunday night in Virden. 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 Finals at a sold-out CRRC. 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 01, 2016 Fitville: A Beautiful Day for a Hike With spring in the air, we all want to get outside and enjoy the freshness. From playing soccer, going for a walk, gardening, and even cutting the grass—the possibilities are endless. Sports & Recreation Apr 01, 2016 Adult Slopitch Enters Third Season The local Adult Slopitch League is entering its third season. Sports & Recreation Apr 01, 2016 Niverville Plays Ball Spring has sprung, and so has spring sports in Niverville. The Niverville Youth Baseball Committee has been preparing for this season ever since last year’s season ended. A committed group of volunteers run the program, consisting of Ken Kwiatkowski, Rod Wolfe, Jen Morin, and Ron Hiebert. Sports & Recreation Apr 01, 2016 The Comets Win Hanover Tache Championship The Lorette/Île-des-Chênes Comets won the Hanover Tache Junior Hockey League championship on March 22 in Oakbank, winning the series 4–2 against the Springfield Xtreme. Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 Gearing Up for Rugby Season Niverville is full of sports and recreation activities for children and youth. But did you know there is also a rugby program for those three to 15 years old? Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 NCI Succeeds on the Basketball Court The basketball season is well underway at NCI. The serving, volleying, bumping, and spiking of the volleyball court have been traded in for the passing, shooting, layups, and foul shots of the basketball court. Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 Comets Locked in Semifinal Battle After four games, the Lorette/Île-des-Chênes Comets and Red River Mudgets are tied two games apiece in the Hanover Tache Junior Hockey League semifinals. The Comets finished the regular season in second place, just behind the Steinbach Huskies. The Comets won eight out of their last ten games. Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 Spring Registration Night in Niverville Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes all sorts of fun. Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 3. Spring Registration Night takes place from 7:00–9:00 p.m. at the south end of the Niverville Arena. Come on by and register for all your favourite activities. 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 20, 2026 Providence Draws Crowds and Accolades from Women’s Volleyball Nationals The Providence Pilots may not have come out on top at this year’s CCAA Women’s Volleyball Nationals held at the Niverville CRRC from March 11–14.
Sports & Recreation Apr 20, 2026 Nighthawks Take 2–0 Series Lead with Game 2 Win Over Oil Capitals The Niverville Nighthawks are now just two wins away from the Turnbull Cup after a 3–1 victory over the Virden Oil Capitals in Game 2 on Sunday night in Virden.
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 Finals at a sold-out CRRC.
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 01, 2016 Fitville: A Beautiful Day for a Hike With spring in the air, we all want to get outside and enjoy the freshness. From playing soccer, going for a walk, gardening, and even cutting the grass—the possibilities are endless.
Sports & Recreation Apr 01, 2016 Adult Slopitch Enters Third Season The local Adult Slopitch League is entering its third season.
Sports & Recreation Apr 01, 2016 Niverville Plays Ball Spring has sprung, and so has spring sports in Niverville. The Niverville Youth Baseball Committee has been preparing for this season ever since last year’s season ended. A committed group of volunteers run the program, consisting of Ken Kwiatkowski, Rod Wolfe, Jen Morin, and Ron Hiebert.
Sports & Recreation Apr 01, 2016 The Comets Win Hanover Tache Championship The Lorette/Île-des-Chênes Comets won the Hanover Tache Junior Hockey League championship on March 22 in Oakbank, winning the series 4–2 against the Springfield Xtreme.
Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 Gearing Up for Rugby Season Niverville is full of sports and recreation activities for children and youth. But did you know there is also a rugby program for those three to 15 years old?
Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 NCI Succeeds on the Basketball Court The basketball season is well underway at NCI. The serving, volleying, bumping, and spiking of the volleyball court have been traded in for the passing, shooting, layups, and foul shots of the basketball court.
Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 Comets Locked in Semifinal Battle After four games, the Lorette/Île-des-Chênes Comets and Red River Mudgets are tied two games apiece in the Hanover Tache Junior Hockey League semifinals. The Comets finished the regular season in second place, just behind the Steinbach Huskies. The Comets won eight out of their last ten games.
Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 Spring Registration Night in Niverville Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes all sorts of fun. Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 3. Spring Registration Night takes place from 7:00–9:00 p.m. at the south end of the Niverville Arena. Come on by and register for all your favourite activities.
