Local Sports

Local golfer reacts to announcement of provincial championships

It's been a noteworthy couple of days for amateur golfers in the province. Golf Saskatchewan announced it will host eight provincial championships this year, taking precautions due to the ongoing COVI...

Jun 18, 2020

Battlefords FC ‘very excited’ with Phase four around the corner

The Government of Saskatchewan announced this week, Monday, June 22 will mark the start date for part one of Phase four in the provincial re-open plan. Included in part one of the phase is the re-open...

Jun 18, 2020

North Stars reload with key player signings

It has been a busy last couple of weeks for the Battlefords North Stars, as the team works to reload ahead of the fall of 2020. While the new season sits still a few months away, the Stars have alread...

Jun 17, 2020

North Stars Hockey School registration to open this week

These may be unprecedented times in the sporting community, as in life, but the Battlefords North Stars are hoping to kick off a return to Canada's game with their annual hockey school this summer.The...

Jun 16, 2020

Tribute song honouring Colby Cave released today

A song by Oilers prospect Cooper Marody, titled Agape was released today in honour of his friend and teammate Colby Cave.Marody wrote and performed the song to memorialize his friend who passed away A...

Jun 12, 2020

North Stars bolster pipeline with eight selections in Bantam Draft

It was a successful day at the draft table for the Battlefords North Stars Friday.The Stars made eight selections at the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Annual Bantam Draft, including seven f...

Jun 05, 2020

North Stars deal Loon-Stewardson to Prince George of BCHL

He may have only spent a couple of seasons in the Battlefords, but it didn't take long for Quintin Loon-Stewardson to become a fan favourite with his dazzling puck handling, laser shot, and unmatched ...

Jun 04, 2020

SJHL season hopeful for go-ahead this fall

It has been nearly two-and-a-half months since the hockey season was drawn to an abrupt halt, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, hockey fans in the Battlefords, like so many around the pro...

Jun 01, 2020

Lloydminster to host 2022 Esso Cup

It's a big day for up and coming female hockey players in the region. Hockey Canada announced today Lloydminster will play host to the 2022 Esso Cup for Canada's U-18 Woman's Club Championship. Lloydm...

May 27, 2020

Vikings alum talks value of team sports

For local athlete, Shania Magnusson, her love of basketball began in the high school gymnasium.Magnusson graduated from North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) in 2013, where she suited up ...

May 25, 2020