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Sask. born NHL referee Mick McGeough dead at 62
Hours after being taken off life support in Regina, Michael "Mick" McGeough died Friday. In a tweet posted by his son Luke, he said McGeough died peacefully at 11:39 p.m. "He was larger than life but ...
Nov 24, 2018

North Stars face divisional test in Klippers tonight
Coming off a tough 2-1 shootout loss at the hands of the defending SJHL champion Nipawin Hawks, the Battlefords North Stars continue to run the gauntlet tonight at home against division-rival Kindersl...
Nov 24, 2018

Friday's Scoreboard
WHL Prince Albert 7, Medicine Hat 3 Moose Jaw 4, Edmonton 3 (OT) Prince George 5, Regina 3 Lethbridge 8, Brandon 4 Kelowna 3, Victoria 1 Red Deer 3, Kootenay 2 Calgary 5, Seattle 2 Kamloops 5, Tri-Cit...
Nov 24, 2018

CARTOON 11-24-2018
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Source: CARTOON 11-24-2018
Nov 24, 2018

North Stars fall in shootout to Hawks
The Battlefords North Stars fell 2-1 in a shootout Friday night to the defending-champion, Nipawin Hawks. At the end of a scoreless first period, it was the North Stars who led on the shot clock by a ...
Nov 23, 2018

Prince Albert on the list for new drug-impaired testing kit
Prince Albert is on the list to receive a new drug testing machine next year, one of several to be rolled out around the province following the legalization of marijuana in October. The provincial gov...
Nov 23, 2018

North Stars fly into Hawks territory tonight
After nearly a week off, the Battlefords North Stars hit the ice once again tonight, taking on the defending-champion, Hawks in Nipawin. The North Stars are 3-2 over their last five games, and will en...
Nov 23, 2018

Humane Society at capacity, holding flash sale today
Black Friday is usually about the retail sales, but the Battlefords Humane Society is stepping up and getting in the festivities. The society is holding a sale following an influx of cats and kittens ...
Nov 23, 2018

Christmas Comedy Gala
The Battlefords and Area Oilfield Workers Association is hosting the First Annual Christmas Comedy Gala with Yuk Yuk’s December 7th at the Don Ross Centre. See the poster for full details.
Nov 23, 2018

Saskatchewan To Improve Job Leaves For New Parents, Caregivers And Assault Survivors
The Government of Saskatchewan announced changes to some job-protected leaves in an amendment to The Saskatchewan Employment Act. Maternity and adoption leave will increase from 18 weeks to 19 weeks, ...
Nov 23, 2018