Category Archives: Local Sports
North Stars prepare for home affair with the Melfort Mustangs
The Battlefords North Stars are aiming for their fourth straight victory when they host the Melfort Mustangs. The North Stars (25-8-3-2, 1st in Nutrien Division) have points in their last 11 games, wi...
Jan 27, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars host the Melfort Mustangs as they continue to chase the Flin Flon Bombers for the top spot in the SJHL. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
North Stars go perfect on the powerplay, take down Ice Wolves 7-2
After a stressful 7-6 win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves on Friday, the Battlefords North Stars had another seven-goal performance in a more decisive 7-2 victory over the Ice Wolves to win their third s...
Jan 24, 2026
North Stars survive third period surge, take down La Ronge Ice Wolves 7-6
After taking a four-goal lead into the third period, the Battlefords North Stars allowed a comeback attempt from the La Ronge Ice Wolves but held on for the 7-6 win. With the Flin Flon Bombers win ove...
Jan 24, 2026
'Pure excitement': Biggar teen achieves perfect bowling game
Tanner Pollock began bowling a year ago with one goal in mind; to play a perfect game.That goal became a reality for the 14-year-old this week when he rolled out 12 consecutive strikes, hitting a scor...
Jan 23, 2026 Tanner Pollock, middle, receiving an award for a perfect game from Biggar Bowl owner, Melissa Raschet, right. (Image Credit: Biggar Bowl/ Facebook)
North Stars looking for another victory as they host La Ronge
After getting a 4-1 win over the Humboldt Broncos on the road on Jan. 20, the Battlefords North Stars look to keep it going when they host the La Ronge Ice Wolves Friday night. The Ice Wolves are the ...
Jan 23, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars look to continue climbing the standings when they host the last place La Ronge Ice Wolves. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame looks forward to upgrades as inductions open for 2026
Nominations are now open for inductions to the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026. President Jane Shury said the process for nominations is quite simple. "All they have to do is email sa...
Jan 23, 2026 The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum induction process will be open until March. 15. (Image Credit: (File photo/battlefordsNOW))
Getting to know Battlefords North Stars forward Alessio Nardelli
Alessio Nardelli, a midseason acquisition, has been a part of the Battlefords North Stars organization since late November when he was picked up by the North Stars from the Lloydminster Bobcats of the...
Jan 23, 2026
BUFC reflects on past tournament success, looks forward to hosting first U9, U11 showcases
The Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC) has fared well in recent tournaments, and now they're looking forward to hosting one of their own: the Little Legends Tournament is the first U9 and U11 com...
Jan 21, 2026
Four unanswered goals lead North Stars to 4-1 win vs the Humboldt Broncos
After going down 1-0 in the first period, the Battlefords North Stars scored four straight in the second and third period to take down the Humboldt Broncos on the road to get back into the win column....
Jan 20, 2026
Battlefords North Stars back on the road for a contest with the Humboldt Broncos
The Battlefords North Stars are trying to get back into the win column tonight when they face the Humboldt Broncos on the road in a Nutrien Division matchup. While the North Stars (22-8-3-2, first in ...
Jan 20, 2026