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 Mar 01, 2016 Athlete of the Month - Keegan Beer Keegan Beer is a Grade 10 student at NCI. He enjoys baseball, basketball, and playing the drums. Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 Fitville: Skiing, Me? This past month, I went downhill skiing. Did I ever have a blast! I felt like a kid again, with the freedom of flying down a snow-covered hill—except with the added confidence of not falling down. Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 The Consolation of the Draft Things are looking bleak for the Jets as we head into the home stretch of the season. It’s been a disappointing season, but there is always hope… hope that next year will be better. With the playoffs out of the picture, it’s time to start thinking about their draft position and the possibilities of selecting a top young talent. Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 The Importance of Character in Sport Results on the scoreboard obviously determine the path of the team, but more importantly they determine the character of a child. How does the child handle defeat? Are they gracious, are they level-headed? The same questions could be asked for how they react to winning a game. Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 Red River Rage Teams Win Gold This year’s U14 Red River Rage ringette team pulls together players from many communities, including Ste. Agathe, Aubigny, Niverville, Grunthal, St. Malo, Dominion City, and Arnaud. Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 Ringette Season Draws to a Close The annual Eastman Ringette League Championships were held February 11–15 in Ste. Agathe, Manitoba. Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 The Art of Snowshoeing One of my New Year’s resolutions is to try new activities, so once a month I get out and do something new, or at least an activity I haven’t done since I was a child. With all the snow and colder temperatures, I am definitely in winter mode. Sports & Recreation Feb 01, 2016 Athlete of the Month - Oskar Dyck Oskar Dyck, 10, has been busy setting himself apart in the sport of wrestling. Having a few years of experience in the wrestling program has allowed Ozzie to develop very strong leadership qualities. 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 Mar 01, 2016 Athlete of the Month - Keegan Beer Keegan Beer is a Grade 10 student at NCI. He enjoys baseball, basketball, and playing the drums.
Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 Fitville: Skiing, Me? This past month, I went downhill skiing. Did I ever have a blast! I felt like a kid again, with the freedom of flying down a snow-covered hill—except with the added confidence of not falling down.
Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 The Consolation of the Draft Things are looking bleak for the Jets as we head into the home stretch of the season. It’s been a disappointing season, but there is always hope… hope that next year will be better. With the playoffs out of the picture, it’s time to start thinking about their draft position and the possibilities of selecting a top young talent.
Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 The Importance of Character in Sport Results on the scoreboard obviously determine the path of the team, but more importantly they determine the character of a child. How does the child handle defeat? Are they gracious, are they level-headed? The same questions could be asked for how they react to winning a game.
Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 Red River Rage Teams Win Gold This year’s U14 Red River Rage ringette team pulls together players from many communities, including Ste. Agathe, Aubigny, Niverville, Grunthal, St. Malo, Dominion City, and Arnaud.
Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 Ringette Season Draws to a Close The annual Eastman Ringette League Championships were held February 11–15 in Ste. Agathe, Manitoba.
Sports & Recreation Mar 01, 2016 The Art of Snowshoeing One of my New Year’s resolutions is to try new activities, so once a month I get out and do something new, or at least an activity I haven’t done since I was a child. With all the snow and colder temperatures, I am definitely in winter mode.
Sports & Recreation Feb 01, 2016 Athlete of the Month - Oskar Dyck Oskar Dyck, 10, has been busy setting himself apart in the sport of wrestling. Having a few years of experience in the wrestling program has allowed Ozzie to develop very strong leadership qualities.
