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Stars goalie, Kotai 'excited for opportunity' with Augustana Vikings
Battlefords North Stars goaltender, Josh Kotai will be headed south of the border for the next stage in his hockey career.Kotai has announced his commitment to the University of Augustana Vikings in S...
Feb 21, 2023

SHA to launch online system for patients to book lab appointments
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will begin expanding an online booking system to include lab services starting next month.Once launched, there will be six lab sites on which patients can book ...
Feb 21, 2023

Accused extremist recruiter expected to plead guilty to terrorism charges
OTTAWA - An accused extremist recruiter is returning to the Ontario Superior Court on Thursday and is expected to plead guilty to terrorism offences, eight years after he was first charged. Awso Peshd...
Feb 21, 2023

Major League Soccer revamps and expands post-season format for 2023
Major League Soccer has revamped its playoff format with two extra teams making the post-season from each conference and an expanded first round featuring best-of-three series. The Eastern and Western...
Feb 21, 2023

Petition calls for pro hockey's first Black coach to be inducted into Hall of Fame
MONTREAL - A grassroots effort is underway to get professional hockey's first Black coach, John Paris Jr., inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Hockey Nova Scotia launched a petition dubbed "Paris t...
Feb 21, 2023

Saskatchewan chief to lead advisory committee on residential school documents
A chief in Saskatchewan who became well-known after his First Nation found what are believed to be 751 unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school will lead a new committee for sharing ...
Feb 21, 2023

Quebec premier to visit Newfoundland and Labrador for talks on Churchill Falls deal
Quebec Premier Franois Legault will travel to Newfoundland and Labrador on Thursday for two days of talks on a new Churchill Falls hydroelectricity deal. Legault made the announcement during question ...
Feb 21, 2023

City announces venue change for Kids' Amazing Race due to cold
Families planning to attend the Kids' Amazing Race as part of the City of North Battleford's Wintertainment events, will want to note the new location. The city is advising, due to the extreme cold we...
Feb 21, 2023

Veteran offensive lineman Neufeld looking forward to CFL/CFLPA joint venture
TORONTO - He's preparing for a 12th CFL season, but Pat Neufeld is also looking ahead to when he's no longer a football player. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers' offensive lineman will be among six players w...
Feb 21, 2023

North Stars host Terriers in return to home ice
The Battlefords North Stars will return to play on home ice, for their first game at the ACC in two-and-a-half weeks, when they welcome the Yorkton Terriers to town Tuesday night.The North Stars (41-4...
Feb 21, 2023