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 Oct 20, 2025 Nighthawks Edge Titans in Shootout for Third Straight Win The Niverville Nighthawks, playing their second game in less than 18 hours, gutted out a 4–3 shootout victory over the Neepawa Titans on Sunday afternoon at the CRRC. Sports & Recreation Oct 19, 2025 Niverville Overcomes Late Surge, Wins in Overtime Two of the MJHL’s top teams collided Saturday night at the CRRC, and fans were treated to an exciting matchup. In the end, the Niverville Nighthawks outlasted the league-leading Selkirk Steelers 3–2 in overtime. Sports & Recreation Oct 16, 2025 Nighthawks Rebound with Narrow Win Over Monarchs Coming off their first loss of the season on Sunday afternoon against the Dauphin Kings, the Nighthawks were looking to bounce back Wednesday night while hosting the struggling Winnipeg Monarchs at the CRRC. Sports & Recreation Oct 14, 2025 Restored Opa’s Park Hosts Grand Reopening Until recently, Niverville residents were barely aware of the existence of Opa’s Park. That all changed on October 10 when families, grandparents, park volunteers, and members of council converged on the space to celebrate its grand reopening. Sports & Recreation Oct 12, 2025 Kings Snap Nighthawks’ Win Streak Two of the MJHL’s hottest teams collided Sunday afternoon at the CRRC in Niverville—and when the dust settled, the Dauphin Kings had the upper hand. Sports & Recreation Oct 10, 2025 Nighthawks Dominate Titans in 7–1 Victory The Niverville Nighthawks couldn’t have asked for a better start to their Friday night matchup against the Neepawa Titans. Despite coming into the game with a perfect 5–0 record, the Nighthawks have been looking for more consistent starts—and they got just that, scoring on their opening shift en route to a dominant 7–1 win. Sports & Recreation Oct 08, 2025 Alpha Golf Tees Up High-End Simulator If you’re considering hanging up your golf clubs for the season, you might want to reconsider. In the coming weeks, Niverville will be home to Alpha Golf, an indoor simulated golf experience that’s almost as realistic as an actual outdoor course. Sports & Recreation Oct 06, 2025 Nighthawks Beat Flyers in OT On Sunday night, the Niverville Nighthawks and Winkler Flyers faced off for the second time in a single weekend, this time in Winkler—and the rematch didn’t disappoint. 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 Oct 20, 2025 Nighthawks Edge Titans in Shootout for Third Straight Win The Niverville Nighthawks, playing their second game in less than 18 hours, gutted out a 4–3 shootout victory over the Neepawa Titans on Sunday afternoon at the CRRC.
Sports & Recreation Oct 19, 2025 Niverville Overcomes Late Surge, Wins in Overtime Two of the MJHL’s top teams collided Saturday night at the CRRC, and fans were treated to an exciting matchup. In the end, the Niverville Nighthawks outlasted the league-leading Selkirk Steelers 3–2 in overtime.
Sports & Recreation Oct 16, 2025 Nighthawks Rebound with Narrow Win Over Monarchs Coming off their first loss of the season on Sunday afternoon against the Dauphin Kings, the Nighthawks were looking to bounce back Wednesday night while hosting the struggling Winnipeg Monarchs at the CRRC.
Sports & Recreation Oct 14, 2025 Restored Opa’s Park Hosts Grand Reopening Until recently, Niverville residents were barely aware of the existence of Opa’s Park. That all changed on October 10 when families, grandparents, park volunteers, and members of council converged on the space to celebrate its grand reopening.
Sports & Recreation Oct 12, 2025 Kings Snap Nighthawks’ Win Streak Two of the MJHL’s hottest teams collided Sunday afternoon at the CRRC in Niverville—and when the dust settled, the Dauphin Kings had the upper hand.
Sports & Recreation Oct 10, 2025 Nighthawks Dominate Titans in 7–1 Victory The Niverville Nighthawks couldn’t have asked for a better start to their Friday night matchup against the Neepawa Titans. Despite coming into the game with a perfect 5–0 record, the Nighthawks have been looking for more consistent starts—and they got just that, scoring on their opening shift en route to a dominant 7–1 win.
Sports & Recreation Oct 08, 2025 Alpha Golf Tees Up High-End Simulator If you’re considering hanging up your golf clubs for the season, you might want to reconsider. In the coming weeks, Niverville will be home to Alpha Golf, an indoor simulated golf experience that’s almost as realistic as an actual outdoor course.
Sports & Recreation Oct 06, 2025 Nighthawks Beat Flyers in OT On Sunday night, the Niverville Nighthawks and Winkler Flyers faced off for the second time in a single weekend, this time in Winkler—and the rematch didn’t disappoint.