Local Sports

‘It’s just tough:’ Parents hoping for better news after son paralyzed in snowboarding accident

A day trip to the ski hill has left an Aberdeen-born hockey player paralyzed and the hockey community is rallying behind him.Kyrell Sopotyk, a member of the WHL's Kamloops Blazers, was snowboarding wh...

Jan 28, 2021

Battlefords Gymnastics Club to host day camp Friday

The Battlefords Gymnastics Club is offering a Pro-D Day Camp Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The camp is open to school-aged kids, with ages five to eight or nine.Office administrator, Natalie Elliot...

Jan 26, 2021

City to keep ice in case SJHL is allowed late season start, depending on COVID-19 restrictions

The City of North Battleford agreed to keep its ice open longer at the Civic Centre in case the province's COVID-19 restrictions ease up and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is able to pro...

Jan 26, 2021

Three North Stars to be featured in SJHL virtual showcase

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced their rosters for the upcoming SJHL Virtual Showcase; a simulation which will be live-streamed this Friday, Jan. 29 and Sat., Jan. 30 on the ...

Jan 26, 2021

North Stars Richey commits to Marian University

It has been a whirlwind of a last year for 20-year-old Mason Richey. From playing senior men's hockey last fall near his hometown in Terrance, B.C., to moving to Saskatchewan to join the North Stars t...

Jan 22, 2021

Local AAA teams react to season postponement

The local AAA hockey program in the Battlefords received some tough news Thursday, as it was announced both the male and female Sask. U18 AAA leagues would be postponing their seasons indefinitely. Th...

Jan 22, 2021

North Stars highlight hockey at grassroots level

The Battlefords North Stars and Tim Hortons have partnered together to shine a light on youth hockey in the community.Together they have invited hockey parents and families to submit a photo of their ...

Jan 21, 2021

SJHL/North Stars remain hopeful for return this season

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced they remain committed to their effort to complete the 2020-21 hockey season.The announcement comes just days after the provincial government'...

Jan 15, 2021

SJHL to receive $1 million in provincial funding

"It's a great day for the SJHL, and a great day for the Battlefords North Stars."That's from North Stars President and Governor Shandon Reichert, after the provincial government announced $1 million i...

Jan 15, 2021

Twin Rivers Curling Club announces close for season

The Twin Rivers Curling Club has announced their closure for the remainder of the season. The club's board of directors made the decision Thursday evening, stating the cost of keeping the ice in witho...

Jan 15, 2021