Battlefords

Stars fall to Broncos 5-3 to open weekend

Despite twice holding the lead in the third period of play, the Battlefords North Stars fell 5-3 to the division-rival Humboldt Broncos, in a back-and-forth game Friday night at the Access Communicati...

Mar 04, 2023

Crusaders senior volleyball teams recognized with sportsmanship awards

The John Paul II Collegiate senior boys and senior girls volleyball teams were both recognized by the Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association (SHSAA) Friday, each taking home the 2022 Sportsman...

Mar 03, 2023

North Stars kick off final weekend series with rival Broncos

The Battlefords North Stars play host to the rival Humboldt Broncos Friday in North Battleford, for opening night of the teams' final weekend home-and-home of the season series.The North Stars (44-4-2...

Mar 03, 2023

Light of Christ's EMBM, JPII schools celebrate Carnaval Chez Nous

Kids at cole Monseigneur Blaise Morand (EMBM) were jigging and playing their wooden spoons as they took part in Carnaval Chez Nous Friday. The event runs for eight days with students from Kindergarten...

Mar 03, 2023

North Stars nominated for seven SJHL awards

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has announced the finalists for their year-end awards, headlined by seven nominations between five members of the Battlefords North Stars.Stars' forwards Holden D...

Mar 03, 2023

Missing man found deceased as RCMP open homicide investigation

A man reported missing last month has been found deceased inside a burning house and police are treating the death as a homicide.The home, on 27th Street West in Battleford was destroyed by fire on Fe...

Mar 03, 2023

School bus and SUV collide in North Battleford

UPDATE: Battlefords RCMP are investigating the collision they said involves a stolen vehicle. The car and school bus collided at the intersection of St. Laurent Drive and Douglas Avenue in North Battl...

Mar 03, 2023

North Stars Bell, Ewart headline SJHL Players of Month

Just days after being recognized in the SJHL Players of the Week, Battlefords North Stars Kian Bell and Tynan Ewart have also been highlighted for their outstanding play over the month of February, na...

Mar 03, 2023

NB recreation fees to see two per cent general increase

North Battleford city council approved a two per cent general increase to recreation fees at this week's meeting.Administration proposed the adjustment to the parks and recreation service rates for 20...

Mar 03, 2023

North Stars announce trio of signings for '23-24 season

The Battlefords North Stars announced three player signings Thursday, for the fall of 2023. Among them were forwards Roper Blanchard and Andrew Casellato, and defenceman Gavin Granger. Roper Blanchard...

Mar 02, 2023