Local Sports

How the North Stars Championship team was built

With the 2023 SJHL Draft just a day away, battlefordsNOW is taking a look back at how the Battlefords North Stars 2022-23 Championship roster was constructed and the importance of drafting and develop...

May 31, 2023

Ewart looking forward to next chapter with St. Cloud State

Coming off a season among the best in Battlefords North Stars franchise history from the defence position, that included SJHL top defenceman honours and playing a key role in his team's run to a leagu...

May 30, 2023

Bandits softball program off to home run start to season

The Battlefords Bandits softball program is off to a swinging start this spring. The U19 Bandits took home their second straight medal to open the season, and first gold, in Regina over the weekend, w...

May 29, 2023

Chamber Golf Challenge brings business community together

It was a beautiful day to hit the links Friday, at the Battlefords Chamber Business Golf Challenge. Taking place at Jackfish Lodge Golf & Conference Centre in Battlefords Provincial Park, chief op...

May 27, 2023

Sask Baseball HoF to celebrate Spring Fling BBQ Supper

Spring has sprung and to celebrate, the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will be holding its 5th Annual Spring Fling BBQ Supper this Friday, in Battleford. Taking place at the Battleford ...

May 25, 2023

North Stars Centennial Cup reflection

The Battlefords North Stars capped their season for the ages with a run to the national championship game of the Centennial Cup in Portage, Manitoba last week.Returning to action nearly three weeks to...

May 25, 2023

North Stars face Brooks for Centennial Cup National Championship

The chips are on the table and the count is all in Sunday afternoon, when the Battlefords North Stars face off against the Alberta Junior Hockey League champion and perennial CJHL powerhouse Brooks Ba...

May 21, 2023

North Stars advance to Centennial Cup Final with 7-1 win over Terriers

The Battlefords North Stars topped the host, Portage Terriers 7-1 Saturday night in the semi-finals of the Centennial Cup, to punch their ticket to the National Championship Game Sunday. Holden Doell ...

May 20, 2023

North Stars face host, Terriers in Centennial Cup semi-finals

The Battlefords North Stars return to action at the Centennial Cup Saturday night in Portage, MB., for their semi-finals game against the host, Portage Terriers. The North Stars are coming off a bye i...

May 20, 2023

North Stars Kotai named Centennial Cup Top Goaltender

From the drop of the puck on the Battlefords North Stars first game of the tournament at this week's Centennial Cup, goaltender Josh Kotai has turned heads on the national stage. Through four games of...

May 18, 2023