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 Sep 07, 2024 Nighthawks Claim Victory in Rookie-Focused Exhibition Game It was a spirited start to the preseason for the Niverville Nighthawks, back on home ice in front of a bustling home crowd on Friday night at the CRRC. Sports & Recreation Aug 29, 2024 100 Hole Hike in Niverville Aims to Improve Golf Affordability Golf Canada is holding its first ever 100 Hole Hike at Old Drovers Run in Niverville on Tuesday, September 17. The Hike is a fundraising event for their Youth on Course Initiative, which aims to make golf more accessible to young people by offering greens fees of $5 or less. Sports & Recreation Aug 27, 2024 Southeastern Manitoba Represents at Summer Games Many local athletes had the distinction of competing this past month in the 2024 Manitoba Games in Dauphin, and a few brought home gold medals. Sports & Recreation Aug 26, 2024 Tickets on Sale Now for Nighthawks Season 3 Kickoff Party Preparations are underway for a big, fun-filled kickoff of the Niverville Nighthawks’ third season in the MJHL. The party will get started at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13 at the outdoor rink at the Niverville Centennial Arena and continue until 1:00 a.m. Sports & Recreation Aug 21, 2024 Niverville Unveils Fall Leisure Guide Niverville Recreation’s Fall Leisure Guide is here and once again the town’s rec team has organized a wide array of activities for the whole family. Sports & Recreation Jul 23, 2024 Plans Halted for 40-Acre IDC Park After almost a decade in the planning, the RM of Ritchot’s goal to build a major park in Île-des-Chênes has been put on indefinite hold, with no promises going forward that it will happen. Sports & Recreation Jul 03, 2024 Coach Named Volleyball Manitoba’s Best of the Year At this year’s Volleyball Manitoba awards banquet, Niverville resident Kyla Zacharias received the award for Elite Coach of the Year. The award is presented in recognition of outstanding coaching and dedication in the sport of volleyball. Sports & Recreation Jun 28, 2024 Niverville Receives Federal Grant for Sidewalk and Bike Paths Thanks to the federal government’s Housing, Infrastructure and Communities grant, Niverville’s town council will have an additional $33,000 to help enhance its active transportation network. 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 Sep 07, 2024 Nighthawks Claim Victory in Rookie-Focused Exhibition Game It was a spirited start to the preseason for the Niverville Nighthawks, back on home ice in front of a bustling home crowd on Friday night at the CRRC.
Sports & Recreation Aug 29, 2024 100 Hole Hike in Niverville Aims to Improve Golf Affordability Golf Canada is holding its first ever 100 Hole Hike at Old Drovers Run in Niverville on Tuesday, September 17. The Hike is a fundraising event for their Youth on Course Initiative, which aims to make golf more accessible to young people by offering greens fees of $5 or less.
Sports & Recreation Aug 27, 2024 Southeastern Manitoba Represents at Summer Games Many local athletes had the distinction of competing this past month in the 2024 Manitoba Games in Dauphin, and a few brought home gold medals.
Sports & Recreation Aug 26, 2024 Tickets on Sale Now for Nighthawks Season 3 Kickoff Party Preparations are underway for a big, fun-filled kickoff of the Niverville Nighthawks’ third season in the MJHL. The party will get started at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13 at the outdoor rink at the Niverville Centennial Arena and continue until 1:00 a.m.
Sports & Recreation Aug 21, 2024 Niverville Unveils Fall Leisure Guide Niverville Recreation’s Fall Leisure Guide is here and once again the town’s rec team has organized a wide array of activities for the whole family.
Sports & Recreation Jul 23, 2024 Plans Halted for 40-Acre IDC Park After almost a decade in the planning, the RM of Ritchot’s goal to build a major park in Île-des-Chênes has been put on indefinite hold, with no promises going forward that it will happen.
Sports & Recreation Jul 03, 2024 Coach Named Volleyball Manitoba’s Best of the Year At this year’s Volleyball Manitoba awards banquet, Niverville resident Kyla Zacharias received the award for Elite Coach of the Year. The award is presented in recognition of outstanding coaching and dedication in the sport of volleyball.
Sports & Recreation Jun 28, 2024 Niverville Receives Federal Grant for Sidewalk and Bike Paths Thanks to the federal government’s Housing, Infrastructure and Communities grant, Niverville’s town council will have an additional $33,000 to help enhance its active transportation network.
