Battlefords

North Stars shoot for second straight in return to home ice

For the first time since their season opener back on Sept. 22, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action Saturday night on home ice, for night two of their weekend home-and-home with the Nipaw...

Oct 07, 2023

Maric shutout leads way as Stars blank Hawks in Nipawin

Goaltender Justen Maric stopped all 36 shots he faced in his North Stars' season debut Friday, to lead the Battlefords to a 3-0 victory to open the weekend in Nipawin. "It was really awesome, I was re...

Oct 06, 2023

North Battleford author sharing his passion during Saskatchewan Book Week

A North Battleford author will once again give back to local readers in an event to wrap up Saskatchewan Book Week.Born in North Battleford, Miguel Fenrich is a Sudanese-Canadian authour, photographer...

Oct 06, 2023

North Stars kick off home-and-home with Hawks in Nipawin

The Battlefords North Stars return to play Friday night in Nipawin, for their first game of what will be a home-and-home with the Nipawin Hawks this weekend. The North Stars (2-3-0) enter play looking...

Oct 06, 2023

RCMP recover stolen vehicle in North Battleford, three people charged

Nearly 30 charges have been laid after RCMP recovered a stolen vehicle and a loaded gun in North Battleford last week.On Sept. 28, the Battlefords Gang Task Force were patrolling the city when they fo...

Oct 06, 2023

Proud to be Canadian: Families reflect following Canadian citizenship ceremony in Battleford

Nearly 40 people from nine different countries became Canadian citizens Thursday at a special Canadian citizenship ceremony held at Battleford's Alex Dillabough Centre.Annette McGovern, executive dire...

Oct 06, 2023

Man missing from North Battleford

Update: RCMP confirmed on Friday that Lawrence Starblanket was found.--Battlefords RCMP are looking for help finding a missing 48-year-old man. Lawrence Starblanket was last seen on 91 Street in North...

Oct 05, 2023

North Stars bolster lineup with return of Maric, addition of Burgeson

The Battlefords North Stars recently announced a pair of moves to bolster their lineup, after starting the SJHL season 2-3-0 through their opening five games.The first move saw the team acquire 20-yea...

Oct 05, 2023

Red Pheasant outlines plans around home visits & youth curfew in fight against drug crisis

Red Pheasant Cree Nation is providing more details on its plan to combat the drug crisis in the community.Over the weekend, eight members ended up overdosing with seven happening over a 24-hour period...

Oct 05, 2023

Battlefords AAA Sharks announce leadership group

The Battlefords AAA Sharks have announced its leadership group for the 2023-24 hockey season. The only returnee from last year's U18 Sharks, Greir Slabaida will serve as captain of the team, while def...

Oct 05, 2023