Category Archives: Local Sports

U14 Bandits see success at first tournament in two years
The Battlefords U14 Bandits played their first softball tournament in nearly two years this weekend as the team returned to action in Moose Jaw.Playing five games total, the Bandits won three of their...
Jul 19, 2021

Canadiens' star goalie Carey Price left unprotected for Kraken expansion draft
After backstopping the Montreal Canadiens to the Stanley Cup Final, Carey Price has been left unprotected for the Seattle Kraken expansion draft. Price could become the face of the NHL's 32nd franchis...
Jul 18, 2021

Regional talent thriving at North American Chuckwagon Championship
A number of the top chuckwagon racers from across the country, are in Lloydminster this week for the first-ever North American Chuckwagon Championship. The event, which began Sunday, July 11, is put o...
Jul 16, 2021

NSRBL wildcard series bring excitement, heartbreak to local ball clubs
It was a tale of differing fates for the two Battlefords-based baseball clubs on Thursday night, in the North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) wildcard series'. The North Battleford Beavers punched...
Jul 16, 2021

NSRBL announces 2021 MVP nominees
The North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) announced the nominees for league MVP Thursday, and among those nominated were local standouts Kyle Gregoire of the North Battleford Beavers and Andrew Hu...
Jul 15, 2021

Beavers, Trappers look to punch ticket to post-season with wildcard games Thursday
The North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) wildcard series' will kick off Thursday evening with a local flavour in each of the two matchups. A single-knockout format to determine the final two play...
Jul 15, 2021

Local skier Sawyer Day ready to make mark with Alberta Mogul Team
For many teenagers, the summer months are a time to kick back and relax, head to the lake or just enjoy the sunshine. However, North Battleford's Sawyer Day is no ordinary teen. At just 16 years of ag...
Jul 14, 2021

Battlefords Gymnastics Club sees strong turnout for summer camp program
The Battlefords Gymnastics Club has been keeping busy this summer, with a range of themed summer camps for children and youth in the community. The club will be hosting seven weeks of summer day camps...
Jul 14, 2021

SJHL releases schedule; Stars to open season with home-and-home versus Klippers
Following what will be an extended 10-month layoff since their last hockey game, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action with a bang this fall, with their traditional home-and-home series ve...
Jul 12, 2021

U16 Bandits claim gold at first tournament in two years
The Battlefords Bandits U16 girls returned to tournament action in style over the weekend taking home gold at their first tournament in two years in Moose Jaw.Playing three games on Saturday and anoth...
Jul 12, 2021