The Niverville Panthers and the RCMP Muskrats will meet for a community game at the Niverville Community Resource & Recreation Centre in Niverville, Manitoba, on March 26, 2026, to bring students and local officers together while collecting food donations.
Admission to the event is a “tin for the bin” donation of non-perishable food to support Niverville Helping Hands. This local organization provides food hampers to families in Niverville, New Bothwell, Otterburne, and Ste. Agathe on the second and fourth Thursday of every month.
Students from Niverville High School will attend the game starting at 2:30 PM after their regular school attendance. The event is part of a year-long effort where officers have visited the school every month to build better relationships with local youth.
Principal Paul Grosskopf said the goal is for students to see officers as a helpful resource and support system rather than just an intimidating presence. The game takes place at the recreation centre, which is a $19.5 million facility that is connected directly to the high school.
Niverville is currently the fastest-growing community in Manitoba, with a population that has grown by 29 per cent since 2016. The high school, which opened in 2019, maintains a large sports program with 23 teams across multiple different sports.
