Category Archives: Local Sports

North Battleford represented as Saskatoon Hilltops win Canadian Bowl
The Canadian Bowl to decide the CJFL Championship was held at SMF Field in Saskatoon between the Saskatoon Hilltops and the Okanagan Sun on Nov. 9, and in the end, the Hilltops took it 21-18 thanks to...
Nov 12, 2025

Bass stops 42 shots, North Stars take down Kindersley Klippers 4-3 in the shootout
An exciting game at the Access Communications Centre ended in a 4-3 shootout win for the Battlefords North Stars (8-5-2-2, 3rd in Nutrien Division) over the Kindersley Klippers (10-3-2-5, 1st in Nutri...
Nov 10, 2025

Raiders' Cripps and coach McDonald win gold at 2025 U17 World Challenge
Canada Red has won its first U17 World Challenge gold medal, after defeating Canada White 6-3 on Saturday night.Canada Red took a 3-1 lead into the first intermission with goals from Charlie Murata (S...
Nov 09, 2025

North Stars fail to sweep weekend series, lose 3-2 to the Yorkton Terriers
After a big 4-1 win against the Yorkton Terriers (10-8-0-1, 2nd in Bunge division) on Friday night, the Battlefords North Stars (7-5-2-2, 3rd in Nutrien division) fell flat against the same Terriers a...
Nov 08, 2025

North Stars snap three game skid, take down Terriers 4-1 at home
In an emotion filled game, the Battlefords North Stars (7-4-2-2, 3rd in Nutrien division) got the best of the Yorkton Terriers (9-8-0-1, 3rd in Bunge division) taking them down 4-1. After Terriers cap...
Nov 08, 2025

North Stars look to end losing streak at home against the Yorkton Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars, sitting third in the Nutrien division, are set for a two-game weekend series at home when they face the Yorkton Terriers, who also sit third in their Bunge division.The No...
Nov 07, 2025

John Paul II prepares to host upcoming volleyball provincials
The Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association (SHSAA) Volleyball regional and provincial tournaments are coming up, and the John Paul II Collegiate boys and girls teams are preparing for the regi...
Nov 06, 2025

Getting to know Battlefords North Stars forward Josh Knittig
Since joining the North Stars last season, Josh Knittig says he feels right at home in the Black and Silver.Hailing from Saskatoon, the assistant captain is close to home and has the opportunity to go...
Nov 06, 2025

Getting to know Battlefords North Stars assistant captain Gavin Granger
When you think of the Battlefords North Stars this season, it's tough not to think of defenceman Gavin Granger. The North Stars blueliner recently won the SJHL defenceman of the month but as a team pl...
Nov 05, 2025

North Stars drop third straight, lose 7-6 in overtime to the Nipawin Hawks
The Battlefords North Stars (6-4-2-2, 3rd in Nutrien Division) went to their second straight overtime game, dropping it 7-6 to the Nipawin Hawks (10-5-1-0, 1st in UPL division). Nipawin got on the boa...
Nov 05, 2025