Local Sports

Senior baseball proves a hit in community as season begins for local teams

With the whip of the ball, and a crack of the bat, senior baseball returned with a bang in the Battlefords, Tuesday evening at Beaver Lions Stadium.The Battlefords Trappers opened their season with an...

Jun 09, 2021

Toppers Volleyball Club presents leadership award to graduating player

The Prince Albert Toppers Volleyball Club had a reason to celebrate last night as they recognized one of their graduating players at the Alfred Jenkins Fieldhouse.The Rebecca Georget Memorial Award is...

Jun 09, 2021

North Stars returnees looking forward to September following season start date announcement

Following Tuesday's announcement from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) that the 2021-22 season will begin Sept. 24, Battlefords North Stars players are already hungry to get back on the ic...

Jun 08, 2021

Local author to share inspiration at area libraries

Ruth Anne Chorney is sharing her experience as a local author and what inspires her at local libraries this week to celebrate library week.Chorney will speak about her writing process and read from bo...

Jun 08, 2021

Beavers/Trappers ready for spring baseball season

The North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) season will swing into action this week, with both the North Battleford Beavers, and Battlefords Trappers set to open their seasons Tuesday.Each coming of...

Jun 07, 2021

SJHL Coaches discuss upcoming season, draft, keeping players in Saskatchewan at meetings in Nipawin

Coaches from all 12 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League teams met in Nipawin between June 3 and 5 to discuss the league and the coming season.A number of topics were discussed, including what the 2021/2...

Jun 07, 2021

18U Beavers to begin season next week

The 18U AA Beavers will open their baseball season next week in Unity. Following an abbreviated season last year that didn't begin until the brink of the summer, the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball Leag...

Jun 03, 2021

Local golf course receives special cart for those with mobility issues

The North Battleford Golf and Country Club received a gift from Golf Saskatchewan this week. A special single-rider adaptive golf cart, known as the SoloRider, is now available for those with mobility...

Jun 03, 2021

Saskatchewan's Andrew Albers leads Canada to 7-0 no-hitter in Olympic qualifiers

Saskatchewan's Andrew Albers is turning heads on the international stage. Taking the mound for Team Canada in their opening game of the Olympic qualifiers in West Palm Beach, Fla. on Monday, the North...

Jun 01, 2021

NSRBL releases schedule for spring 2021

The North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) released their schedule for the spring season Monday.The senior baseball season is set to begin the week of June 6, with each of the league's 12 teams pla...

May 31, 2021