Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Sports & Recreation Mar 30, 2026 Nighthawks, Wolverines Set for Second Round Showdown The Niverville Nighthawks and Waywayseecappo Wolverines will kick off Game 1 of their MJHL semifinal series this Thursday night at the CRRC, with both teams making their first-ever appearance in se Sports & Recreation Mar 27, 2026 Nighthawks Sweep Flyers, Advance to Second Round For the first time in franchise history, the Niverville Nighthawks are moving on to the second round of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League playoffs. Sports & Recreation Mar 27, 2026 Niverville High School Panthers Challenge RCMP Muskrats It was a game that students of Niverville High School won’t soon forget, with their beloved Panthers hockey team taking on the RCMP Muskrats. The friendly challenge, held at the CRRC on March 26, ended in an 8–5 win for the Muskrats. Sports & Recreation Mar 26, 2026 Nighthawks Push Flyers to Brink of Elimination with Game 3 Win The Niverville Nighthawks took full control of their playoff series against the Winkler Flyers after grinding out a 3–2 victory Wednesday night at the CRRC, taking a commanding 3–0 lead in the best-of-seven matchup. Sports & Recreation Feb 22, 2026 Local Youth Ready to Compete at Manitoba Games The Winter Olympics have come to a close, but several local youth athletes are preparing for their own moment on the big stage at the upcoming Manitoba Games. Sports & Recreation Feb 22, 2026 Krestanowich Plays Hero as Nighthawks Edge Blizzard in Overtime The Niverville Nighthawks wrapped up their northern road trip Saturday night with a hard-fought 3–2 overtime victory over the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, completing a four-game season sweep of the season series. Sports & Recreation Feb 21, 2026 Dubinsky Shuts the Door as Nighthawks Blank Stampeders The Niverville Nighthawks earned a hard-fought 2–0 shutout victory over the Swan Valley Stampeders during their second northern road swing of the season. Sports & Recreation Feb 19, 2026 New Parks and Greenspace Planned for Niverville On February 17, Niverville’s council addressed the matter of adding new parks and greenspace in the coming years. The topic arose during a discussion with developer Len Peters of Sunset Estates, who was seeking a rezoning approval for Highlands West. Sports & Recreation Feb 17, 2026 Panthers Roaring: Niverville High School Team Making Noise in WHSHL It’s a great time to be a hockey fan in Niverville. Sports & Recreation Feb 17, 2026 Panzer’s Five-point Night Leads Nighthawks to Win Over Steelers It may have taken a little while, but the Niverville Nighthawks looked like a team returning to form Monday afternoon, erupting for four third-period goals en route to an emphatic 8–3 victory over the Selkirk Steelers at the CRRC. Sports & Recreation Feb 15, 2026 Comeback Falls Short as Titans Edge Nighthawks 5–4 It was a special night inside the CRRC on Saturday—not just because Valentine’s Day brought love into the air, but because special teams stole the spotlight. Sports & Recreation Feb 14, 2026 Pistons Top Nighthawks in Tough Division Battle For the sixth and final time this season, the Niverville Nighthawks and Steinbach Pistons met head-to-head—and once again, it delivered with playoff-level intensity. 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 Mar 30, 2026 Nighthawks, Wolverines Set for Second Round Showdown The Niverville Nighthawks and Waywayseecappo Wolverines will kick off Game 1 of their MJHL semifinal series this Thursday night at the CRRC, with both teams making their first-ever appearance in se
Sports & Recreation Mar 27, 2026 Nighthawks Sweep Flyers, Advance to Second Round For the first time in franchise history, the Niverville Nighthawks are moving on to the second round of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League playoffs.
Sports & Recreation Mar 27, 2026 Niverville High School Panthers Challenge RCMP Muskrats It was a game that students of Niverville High School won’t soon forget, with their beloved Panthers hockey team taking on the RCMP Muskrats. The friendly challenge, held at the CRRC on March 26, ended in an 8–5 win for the Muskrats.
Sports & Recreation Mar 26, 2026 Nighthawks Push Flyers to Brink of Elimination with Game 3 Win The Niverville Nighthawks took full control of their playoff series against the Winkler Flyers after grinding out a 3–2 victory Wednesday night at the CRRC, taking a commanding 3–0 lead in the best-of-seven matchup.
Sports & Recreation Feb 22, 2026 Local Youth Ready to Compete at Manitoba Games The Winter Olympics have come to a close, but several local youth athletes are preparing for their own moment on the big stage at the upcoming Manitoba Games.
Sports & Recreation Feb 22, 2026 Krestanowich Plays Hero as Nighthawks Edge Blizzard in Overtime The Niverville Nighthawks wrapped up their northern road trip Saturday night with a hard-fought 3–2 overtime victory over the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, completing a four-game season sweep of the season series.
Sports & Recreation Feb 21, 2026 Dubinsky Shuts the Door as Nighthawks Blank Stampeders The Niverville Nighthawks earned a hard-fought 2–0 shutout victory over the Swan Valley Stampeders during their second northern road swing of the season.
Sports & Recreation Feb 19, 2026 New Parks and Greenspace Planned for Niverville On February 17, Niverville’s council addressed the matter of adding new parks and greenspace in the coming years. The topic arose during a discussion with developer Len Peters of Sunset Estates, who was seeking a rezoning approval for Highlands West.
Sports & Recreation Feb 17, 2026 Panthers Roaring: Niverville High School Team Making Noise in WHSHL It’s a great time to be a hockey fan in Niverville.
Sports & Recreation Feb 17, 2026 Panzer’s Five-point Night Leads Nighthawks to Win Over Steelers It may have taken a little while, but the Niverville Nighthawks looked like a team returning to form Monday afternoon, erupting for four third-period goals en route to an emphatic 8–3 victory over the Selkirk Steelers at the CRRC.
Sports & Recreation Feb 15, 2026 Comeback Falls Short as Titans Edge Nighthawks 5–4 It was a special night inside the CRRC on Saturday—not just because Valentine’s Day brought love into the air, but because special teams stole the spotlight.
Sports & Recreation Feb 14, 2026 Pistons Top Nighthawks in Tough Division Battle For the sixth and final time this season, the Niverville Nighthawks and Steinbach Pistons met head-to-head—and once again, it delivered with playoff-level intensity.
