Local Sports

Canadian curlers prepare for prospect of a Calgary "bubble"

CALGARY - A potentially lengthy stay in Alberta, and trying to defend a national men's curling championship in front of zero fans, are thoughts circulating in Brad Gushue's mind. The veteran skip from...

Dec 03, 2020

Dance Connection provides important outlet for youth

The ongoing pandemic has halted a vast majority of activities for youth in the Battlefords community, but it hasn't stopped the music for Dance Connection. The local school of dance has been going str...

Dec 02, 2020

Battlefords local, Hannah commits to Brandon University

For Battlefords local, Taryn Hannah, athletics have always played a key role in her life.An avid softball player since she was young, Hannah also took part in competitive swimming, basketball, and bad...

Nov 27, 2020

BMHA postpone all activities for time being

The Battlefords Minor Hockey Association (BMHA) announced Friday, the organization will suspend all activity until Dec. 17. The announcement follows the provincial address this week, implementing furt...

Nov 27, 2020

SJHL teams react in different ways to hockey pause

There has been a variety of responses to the provincial government's curbs on sports to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. With hockey effectively now on pause until after the Christmas break, t...

Nov 26, 2020

Skate Battlefords happy to continue season, despite challenges this year

It has been a challenging year for Skate Battlefords. Like many organizations throughout the sporting world and beyond, the ongoing pandemic has offered a number of hurdles to clear this year. However...

Nov 26, 2020

‘A tough day for hockey': North Stars, BMHA react to postponement

The Government of Saskatchewan announced Wednesday, the suspension of all team and group sports, activities, and practices as part of its provincial address. The announcement will affect the Battlefor...

Nov 25, 2020

Local curling club sees success despite pandemic

About a month and a half into the curling season, the Twin Rivers Curling Club is going strong. Featuring league games nearly every weeknight - and some week days - from Monday to Thursday, general ma...

Nov 24, 2020

Flin Flon Bombers pause season until after Christmas break

The Flin Flon Bombers will not be playing in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League for the rest of 2020.This just a few weeks after the Manitoba government deemed the province a red zone due to a COVI...

Nov 24, 2020

North Stars to play La Ronge this weekend

Following news earlier in the day, that the Battlefords North Stars would not be playing Flin Flon or Melfort this week, fans of the club received a positive follow-up Monday evening, regarding the te...

Nov 23, 2020