Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture 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 Apr 07, 2026 Nighthawks Rally Past Wolverines, Take 2–1 Series Lead The Niverville Nighthawks showed the resilience and heart that the Nighthawks faithful have become accustomed to on Monday night, clawing their way back from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Waywayseecappo Wolverines 4–2 and grab a 2–1 lead in their playoff series. Sports & Recreation Apr 06, 2026 Red River Rage Invites Kids to Come Try Ringette On April 25, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., young female athletes five years of age and up are invited to give ringette a try. Sports & Recreation Apr 05, 2026 Wolverines Even Series with 3-1 Win Over Nighthawks The Waywayseecappo Wolverines evened up the series against Niverville with a 3–1 win over the Nighthawks in Game 2 in Waywayseecappo Saturday night. Sports & Recreation Jan 22, 2025 U14 Eastman Heat Take Gold in Calgary The weekend of January 17–19 ended in a proud moment for the U14 Eastman Heat ringette team when they experienced their very own gold medal moment. Sports & Recreation Jan 20, 2025 Nighthawks Overcome Freeze The Niverville Nighthawks earned a 5–2 win on Sunday night over the Winnipeg Freeze to maintain their position in the playoff race. Sports & Recreation Jan 17, 2025 Baudry Trail Hosts Cross-Country Ski Event On January 11, Ritchot Recreation and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) partnered up to host a cross-country skiing event at the Baudry Trail in Ste. Agathe. Sports & Recreation Jan 13, 2025 Nighthawks Fall in Shootout The Niverville Nighthawks earned a point on Sunday night but weren’t able to pull through in extra time as they fell 3–2 in a shootout to the Virden Oil Capitals. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 22–13–3. Sports & Recreation Jan 12, 2025 Nighthawks Defeat Pistons The Niverville Nighthawks defeated the top-ranked Steinbach Pistons on Saturday night with a monumental 3–2 victory over their rivals on the road. Sports & Recreation Jan 11, 2025 Nighthawks Drop 6–5 Decision to Steinbach On January 9, the Niverville Nighthawks lost in a very high scoring affair to the top-ranked Steinbach Pistons. With the loss, the Nighthawks remain in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 21–13–2. Sports & Recreation Jan 06, 2025 Nighthawks Fall 5–2 to Flyers The Niverville Nighthawks fell behind early and couldn’t get back in the game on Friday night versus the Winkler Flyers. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 21–12–2. Sports & Recreation Jan 04, 2025 Nighthawks Start New Year in Win Column The Niverville Nighthawks bounced back from a loss last week with a big Friday night win at home over the rival Selkirk Steelers, a team with whom they’re battled for a playoff spot. 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 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 Apr 07, 2026 Nighthawks Rally Past Wolverines, Take 2–1 Series Lead The Niverville Nighthawks showed the resilience and heart that the Nighthawks faithful have become accustomed to on Monday night, clawing their way back from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Waywayseecappo Wolverines 4–2 and grab a 2–1 lead in their playoff series.
Sports & Recreation Apr 06, 2026 Red River Rage Invites Kids to Come Try Ringette On April 25, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., young female athletes five years of age and up are invited to give ringette a try.
Sports & Recreation Apr 05, 2026 Wolverines Even Series with 3-1 Win Over Nighthawks The Waywayseecappo Wolverines evened up the series against Niverville with a 3–1 win over the Nighthawks in Game 2 in Waywayseecappo Saturday night.
Sports & Recreation Jan 22, 2025 U14 Eastman Heat Take Gold in Calgary The weekend of January 17–19 ended in a proud moment for the U14 Eastman Heat ringette team when they experienced their very own gold medal moment.
Sports & Recreation Jan 20, 2025 Nighthawks Overcome Freeze The Niverville Nighthawks earned a 5–2 win on Sunday night over the Winnipeg Freeze to maintain their position in the playoff race.
Sports & Recreation Jan 17, 2025 Baudry Trail Hosts Cross-Country Ski Event On January 11, Ritchot Recreation and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) partnered up to host a cross-country skiing event at the Baudry Trail in Ste. Agathe.
Sports & Recreation Jan 13, 2025 Nighthawks Fall in Shootout The Niverville Nighthawks earned a point on Sunday night but weren’t able to pull through in extra time as they fell 3–2 in a shootout to the Virden Oil Capitals. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 22–13–3.
Sports & Recreation Jan 12, 2025 Nighthawks Defeat Pistons The Niverville Nighthawks defeated the top-ranked Steinbach Pistons on Saturday night with a monumental 3–2 victory over their rivals on the road.
Sports & Recreation Jan 11, 2025 Nighthawks Drop 6–5 Decision to Steinbach On January 9, the Niverville Nighthawks lost in a very high scoring affair to the top-ranked Steinbach Pistons. With the loss, the Nighthawks remain in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 21–13–2.
Sports & Recreation Jan 06, 2025 Nighthawks Fall 5–2 to Flyers The Niverville Nighthawks fell behind early and couldn’t get back in the game on Friday night versus the Winkler Flyers. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 21–12–2.
Sports & Recreation Jan 04, 2025 Nighthawks Start New Year in Win Column The Niverville Nighthawks bounced back from a loss last week with a big Friday night win at home over the rival Selkirk Steelers, a team with whom they’re battled for a playoff spot.
