Category Archives: Local Sports
Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks reflect on clinching first place
After a weekend sweep over Swift Current, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks have clinched the first-place spot in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League, as well as a first-round bye in the ...
Feb 20, 2026 The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks will have a bye in the first round of the playoffs for the second consecutive year. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Meota Combines prepare for second round of playoffs vs Langham Vikings
The Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League playoffs are well underway, and the semi-finals are coming up. After sweeping the Glaslyn North Stars in the first round, the Meota Combines are set to face off ...
Feb 19, 2026 The Meota Combines will kick off the second round of the playoffs on Feb. 21 when they host the Langham Vikings. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Red Pheasant Cree Nation celebrates success at fourth annual Winterfest
Red Pheasant Cree Nation's Chief is highlighting a job well done after a weekend of sporting events. For three days, athletes gathered at the First Nation to participate in the fourth annual Winterfes...
Feb 19, 2026 Local Chiefs dropping the puck during opening ceremonies at Winterfest. (Image Credit: Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs/ Facebook)
Battlefords Orcas making waves with record qualifiers, strong season in the pool
The Battlefords Orcas are building momentum in the pool after a series of strong results and qualifying swims that have positioned the local competitive team for major championship meets in the weeks ...
Feb 17, 2026 Battlefords Orcas swimmers prepare on the starting blocks during the Winter PodFest home meet at the Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre on Jan. 24, 2026. (Image Credit: Battlefords Orcas)
North Stars clinch playoff spot and division title with 4-2 comeback win vs Kindersley
The Battlefords North Stars have become the second team in the SJHL to clinch a playoff spot and won the Nutrien Division for the second straight year after a wild come-from-behind win over the Kinder...
Feb 16, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars are now the second team in the SJHL after the Flin Flon Bombers to clinch a playoff birth this season. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff)
'You are the best, and that's why you’re here': Sask. Winter Games officially underway with over 1,400 athletes
Under the bright lights of the opening ceremony, Rivers West athlete Tristan Maatman stepped onto the floor carrying more than just his team colours - he carried the pride of home."I feel amazing comi...
Feb 16, 2026 Rivers West representatives place the ceremonial torch during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games at the Meadow Lake Co-op Centre on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Games Council)
North Stars cap off dominant weekend with 6-1 win over La Ronge
Capped off by three goals on the power play, the Battlefords North Stars got a 6-1 win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves (8-32-3-1, 4th in UPL Division), outscoring them 9-2 over the weekend. The North Sta...
Feb 14, 2026 The North Stars swept their weekend series with the La Ronge Ice Wolves after a 6-1 win on Saturday. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff)
Canada’s Laurent Dubreuil wins bronze in men’s speedskating 500
MILAN - Laurent Dubreuil sat cross-legged inside the oval at Milano Speed Skating Stadium, arms raised in the air, after what he called the "most stressful minutes" of his life.The veteran Canadian sp...
Feb 14, 2026 Laurent Dubreuil of Canada competes in the men's 1,000 meters speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
North Stars lose shutout bid late, take down the La Ronge Ice Wolves 5-1
The Battlefords North Stars were able to get back into the win column with a solid bounce back performance, winning 5-1 against the La Ronge Ice Wolves (8-31-3-1, 4th in UPL Division). North Stars goa...
Feb 14, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars got back into the win column with a 5-1 win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff)
North Stars head to La Ronge for a pair of games with the Ice Wolves
The Battlefords North Stars are set for their second and third straight UPL matchups when they face off with the La Ronge Ice Wolves this weekend. La Ronge is the second last city the North Stars have...
Feb 13, 2026 The North Stars will play their second and third consecutive games against UPL division opponents when they take on the La Ronge Ice Wolves for a pair of contests. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)