Category Archives: Local Sports
Stars netminder, Lyon reflects on first year in the Battlefords
It is said the lion is the king of the jungle; but as hockey fans in the Battlefords can attest, it's the ice rink where one Lyon made his mark last season.Goaltender, Kristian Lyon was acquired by th...
May 20, 2020
A beautiful day for golf as courses open around the province
It is a perfect day for golf. Friday marked the day golfers around the province have had circled on the calendar for some time. Nearly a month after the provincial government first announced May 15th ...
May 15, 2020
Local golfer eyes fairway return around the corner
For North Battleford product, Colby Friedrich, nothing says summertime quite like the feel of a clean drive down the fairway on a sunny day; or a cloudy day; or really, any day.For Friedrich, who is 1...
May 12, 2020
Slight changes for golfing, boating in Saskatchewan
Residents looking to enjoy outdoor pastimes this week will have a slight ease in restrictions for a few activities.Golf courses are set to open on Friday after originally having tee times separated by...
May 11, 2020
‘The SJHL has gone all out with this:’ Melfort broadcaster gets unique, virtual opportunity
A push by the Melfort Mustangs fan base propelled their play-by-play broadcaster to something he never imagined possible- calling virtual SJHL games.Mat Barrett, now in his third year of calling real ...
May 06, 2020 (L-R) Mat Barrett and former Estevan Bruin Turner Ripplinger on the SJHL Canalta Cup simulation broadcast. (SJHL)
Sharks name Girolami head coach
When the Battlefords AAA Sharks return to the ice next season, they will do so with a new face behind the bench.The Sharks have named Ricci Girolami head coach ahead of the 2020-21 campaign. Girolami ...
May 04, 2020 The AAA Sharks have named Ricci Girolami head coach. He will be joined by assistant coaches, Danielle Girolami and Brent Schneider on the Sharks’ bench next season. (File photo/battlefordsNOW)
Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame announces 2020 inductees
Baseball fans across the province craving some positive sporting headlines received a home run announcement Friday, as the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame announced its 2020 induction class.The ann...
May 01, 2020 The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame announced their induction class for 2020 Friday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
CPCA suspends 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns
The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) officially suspended the 2020 racing season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.In a statement Friday, the CPCA outlined the decision made in order to pr...
May 01, 2020 The CPCA is suspending the entire 2020 season till 2021 to protect the health of drivers, horses and more. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW)
Saskatchewan Summer Games postponed to 2021
The 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games have been postponed to next year, due to health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19.Originally scheduled to take place in Lloydminster from July 26 to Aug. 1, t...
Apr 29, 2020 The medals will have to wait until next summer to be handed out, after it was announced the Saskatchewan Summer Games will be postponed to July 2021. (Facebook/Saskatchewan Summer Games)
Battleford hometown boy drafted to WHL
For blue liner, Ryan Taylor, taking care of business in his own end is his top priority.Standing 6-feet tall and 170 pounds at just 14 years of age, he's a hard player to miss on the ice. Especially w...
Apr 24, 2020 Battlefords Barons’ defenceman, Ryan Taylor was selected by the Edmonton Oil Kings in the fourth round of the WHL Draft this week. (Submitted photo/Paula Noyce, Warne Photography)