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JPII senior basketball teams shine in Lloydminster

John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) is coming off another weekend to remember for their senior basketball program in Lloydminster. The senior girls topped the podium with a gold medal, while the senior boy...

Jan 31, 2022

Beaver Blues/Combines raise $1,700 for Colby’s Kids in Hockey Day showdown

It was a Saturday night of hockey encapsulating all the best parts of what the sport means to Canadian communities. The Battlefords Beavers Blues welcomed the rival, Meota Combines, to town over the w...

Jan 31, 2022

Beaver Blues to welcome Meota to town for Hockey Day in Canada

Nothing says Hockey Day in Canada like a friendly rivalry night hockey game. The Battlefords Beaver Blues will welcome the Meota Combines to town for an all-local senior hockey showdown this Saturday,...

Jan 28, 2022

North Stars game Saturday postponed due to COVID

The Battlefords North Stars have seen another game postponed, as news broke Friday afternoon the team's matchup Saturday in Kindersley will need to be rescheduled due to COVID.The postponement comes a...

Jan 28, 2022

Stars defenceman Witt commits to Albertus Magnus College for fall 2022

North Stars blue liner, Sam Witt has committed to Albertus Magnus College in New Haven Connecticut this fall, for the 2022-23 hockey season.The Calgary, Alta., product, said the opportunity to take hi...

Jan 28, 2022

U15 Barons take tournament win in Shellbrook

The Battlefords Barons (#1) U15 team recently took home a tournament victory in Shellbrook, winning all four of their games, on their way to earning their spot atop the podium.The team opened the tour...

Jan 27, 2022

North Stars announce jersey design contest for youth in community

The Battlefords North Stars are inviting young fans to grab a marker or pencil crayon and let their creativity shine, through their new jersey design contest.The Stars are looking for youth from Grade...

Jan 27, 2022

Stars captain McNinch commits to Red Deer College

North Stars captain, Ryland McNinch, is Alberta bound this fall as the third-year Turtleford product has announced his commitment to Red Deer College for the 2022-23 hockey season. McNinch said the op...

Jan 26, 2022

Skate Battlefords looking forward to competition season ahead

As the January calendar nears its end, figure skaters at Skate Battlefords are gearing up for the start of competition season. Competitions will begin next week when high test skaters head to Meadow L...

Jan 25, 2022

NBCHS athletics optimistic for return amidst pause from action

North Battleford Comprehensive High School's (NBCHS) sports teams are making most of challenging circumstances during their current pause from play. Last week the Living Sky School Division sent out a...

Jan 25, 2022