Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Sports & Recreation Sep 11, 2025 Nighthawks Top Blues in Overtime Thriller The Niverville Nighthawks and Winnipeg Blues delivered an exciting display of hockey on Wednesday night at the CRRC, with Niverville emerging victorious in a wild 6–5 overtime decision. Sports & Recreation Sep 10, 2025 Nighthawks Edge Steelers in Shootout The Niverville Nighthawks earned their first win of the preseason on Tuesday night, defeating the Selkirk Steelers 3–2 in a shootout to close out a home-and-home series between the two clubs. Sports & Recreation Sep 09, 2025 Ritchot Unveils First of Four Park Art Installations The first of four art installations around the RM of Ritchot was unveiled on September 8 at Perron Park in St. Adolphe. Sports & Recreation Sep 07, 2025 Nighthawks Drop Preseason Opener to Steelers Despite a recent stretch of cooler weather, winter still feels a ways off. But on Sunday afternoon, it felt a little closer. Junior hockey has officially returned to Niverville, with the Nighthawks opening their 2025–26 preseason with a spirited 5–2 loss to the visiting Selkirk Steelers. Sports & Recreation Feb 14, 2024 Niverville Hosting Upcoming Hockey Provincials The Niverville Clippers have been awarded the honour of hosting the 2024 Hockey Manitoba Provincials, presented by Cargill, for both the U15 and U18 age levels. Sports & Recreation Feb 14, 2024 Lacrosse Comes to Ste. Agathe A new team is joining the array of sporting opportunities in southern Manitoba. The Southman Saints Lacrosse Club, based out of the Ste. Agathe Arena, is looking for players of what’s often called “the fastest game on two feet.” Sports & Recreation Feb 14, 2024 Nighthawks Fire Coach Cech On February 12, the Niverville Nighthawks announced that they had fired head coach and general manager Kelvin Cech, effective immediately. Sports & Recreation Feb 13, 2024 Nighthawks Gala a Resounding Success The Heritage Centre resonated with life and energy on February 10 as hundreds of attendees converged for the Niverville Nighthawks’ second annual fundraising gala. It was an evening chock full of events, including both a silent auction and live auction and a meet-and-greet with the team’s players and coaching staff. Sports & Recreation Feb 10, 2024 Nighthawks Lose Big to Virden There’s not much to say as the Niverville Nighthawks fell 7–1 to the Virden Oil Capitals on Friday night after one of their poorest performances of the season. Sports & Recreation Feb 08, 2024 Nighthawks Come Back to Win Over Freeze The Niverville Nighthawks got back in the win column on Wednesday night at the CRRC with a come-from-behind 6–5 victory over the Winnipeg Freeze to snap a four-game losing streak. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 23–17–3. Sports & Recreation Feb 04, 2024 Niverville Falls in Overtime The Niverville Nighthawks led for most of the game but found a way to fall 5–4 in overtime to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines on Saturday night on the road. With their fourth straight loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 22–17–3. Sports & Recreation Jan 31, 2024 Local Athletes Helping to Grow Speed Skating in Manitoba Despite being part of the national culture of all-ages recreation in other northern countries, like Norway and the Netherlands, speed skating in Canada has long played second fiddle to other on-ice sports like hockey, ringette, and figure skating. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Should the provincial government maintain a greater focus on keeping people living independently longer or creating personal care home spaces? Choices Independent living. With greater homecare and support services, people can stay home longer, free up hospital beds, and eliminate the need for new and expensive facilities. * Personal care homes. In addition to their healthcare role, these facilities fill an important social need that often goes unmet in the lives of aging adults when they live on their own. * 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 Sep 11, 2025 Nighthawks Top Blues in Overtime Thriller The Niverville Nighthawks and Winnipeg Blues delivered an exciting display of hockey on Wednesday night at the CRRC, with Niverville emerging victorious in a wild 6–5 overtime decision.
Sports & Recreation Sep 10, 2025 Nighthawks Edge Steelers in Shootout The Niverville Nighthawks earned their first win of the preseason on Tuesday night, defeating the Selkirk Steelers 3–2 in a shootout to close out a home-and-home series between the two clubs.
Sports & Recreation Sep 09, 2025 Ritchot Unveils First of Four Park Art Installations The first of four art installations around the RM of Ritchot was unveiled on September 8 at Perron Park in St. Adolphe.
Sports & Recreation Sep 07, 2025 Nighthawks Drop Preseason Opener to Steelers Despite a recent stretch of cooler weather, winter still feels a ways off. But on Sunday afternoon, it felt a little closer. Junior hockey has officially returned to Niverville, with the Nighthawks opening their 2025–26 preseason with a spirited 5–2 loss to the visiting Selkirk Steelers.
Sports & Recreation Feb 14, 2024 Niverville Hosting Upcoming Hockey Provincials The Niverville Clippers have been awarded the honour of hosting the 2024 Hockey Manitoba Provincials, presented by Cargill, for both the U15 and U18 age levels.
Sports & Recreation Feb 14, 2024 Lacrosse Comes to Ste. Agathe A new team is joining the array of sporting opportunities in southern Manitoba. The Southman Saints Lacrosse Club, based out of the Ste. Agathe Arena, is looking for players of what’s often called “the fastest game on two feet.”
Sports & Recreation Feb 14, 2024 Nighthawks Fire Coach Cech On February 12, the Niverville Nighthawks announced that they had fired head coach and general manager Kelvin Cech, effective immediately.
Sports & Recreation Feb 13, 2024 Nighthawks Gala a Resounding Success The Heritage Centre resonated with life and energy on February 10 as hundreds of attendees converged for the Niverville Nighthawks’ second annual fundraising gala. It was an evening chock full of events, including both a silent auction and live auction and a meet-and-greet with the team’s players and coaching staff.
Sports & Recreation Feb 10, 2024 Nighthawks Lose Big to Virden There’s not much to say as the Niverville Nighthawks fell 7–1 to the Virden Oil Capitals on Friday night after one of their poorest performances of the season.
Sports & Recreation Feb 08, 2024 Nighthawks Come Back to Win Over Freeze The Niverville Nighthawks got back in the win column on Wednesday night at the CRRC with a come-from-behind 6–5 victory over the Winnipeg Freeze to snap a four-game losing streak. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 23–17–3.
Sports & Recreation Feb 04, 2024 Niverville Falls in Overtime The Niverville Nighthawks led for most of the game but found a way to fall 5–4 in overtime to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines on Saturday night on the road. With their fourth straight loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 22–17–3.
Sports & Recreation Jan 31, 2024 Local Athletes Helping to Grow Speed Skating in Manitoba Despite being part of the national culture of all-ages recreation in other northern countries, like Norway and the Netherlands, speed skating in Canada has long played second fiddle to other on-ice sports like hockey, ringette, and figure skating.
