Category Archives: Local Sports

NBCHS Vikings fall in provincial semis, reflect on memorable year
The clock may have struck midnight just a couple of hours early on the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings' provincial run, but the 2023 high school football season remains a re...
Nov 06, 2023

NBCHS Vikings ready for old foe in provincial semi-finals
Fresh off a 35-21 victory last weekend over P.A. St. Mary to clinch the inaugural North Sask Football League (NSFL) championship, the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings return ...
Nov 04, 2023

North Stars' offense stays red-hot in 8-5 win over Terriers
The hottest offense in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League came through with another big night for the hometown crowd Friday, as the Battlefords North Stars swept their back-to-back with the Yorkton...
Nov 03, 2023

North Stars shoot for fourth straight in night two of back-to-back
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday night in North Battleford for night two of their back-to-back with the Yorkton Terriers. Coming off a decisive 9-2 victory a night ago, the North St...
Nov 03, 2023

North Stars top Terriers 9-2 for third straight
The Battlefords North Stars made a triumphant return to home ice Thursday night at the ACC, bringing the home crowd to their feet early and often with jubilant applause in a 9-2 win over the Yorkton T...
Nov 02, 2023

North Stars host Terriers for opening night of back-to-back
The Battlefords North Stars return to home ice at the Access Communications Centre (ACC) tonight against the Yorkton Terriers.The first of what will be back-to-back games between the two sides Thursda...
Nov 02, 2023

Combines, Beaver Blues in action SPHL opening weekend
Editors' note: Since time of publishing, the Beaver Blues' game in Neilburg Saturday has been postponed, due to a rink malfunction. The game will be made up at a later date.The Saskatchewan Prairie Ho...
Nov 02, 2023

Hafford Vikings surge into semi-final matchup with Cupar
Coming off a commanding 76-16 victory over Hanley to open the playoffs last weekend, the Hafford Vikings now have their sights set on their return to action this Saturday, as hosts of their semi-final...
Nov 01, 2023

AAA Sharks earn invite to Mandi Schwartz Memorial Hockey Tournament
Coming off a 4-2-0-1 start to the 2023-24 hockey season, the Battlefords AAA Sharks sit third overall in the Sask Female U18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL) standings, earning them an invite to one of ...
Oct 31, 2023

North Stars Bell, Gold named to SJHL Players of the Week
A pair of Battlefords North Stars have been recognized for their outstanding play over the past week, as offensive superstar Kian Bell and defenceman and team captain Tanner Gold have been named to th...
Oct 31, 2023