Category Archives: Local Sports
A winning tradition (Part 3): Looking back on the 2016-17 North Stars
The Battlefords North Stars have had a number of successful seasons throughout their nearly 40-years as a franchise.This weekend, battlefordsNOW is highlighting the top three winningest seasons by the...
Apr 12, 2020 There was plenty of celebration throughout the 2016-17 season for the North Stars, as the team won a franchise-best 48 of their 58 games. (File photos/battlefordsNOW Staff)
A winning tradition (Part 2): Looking back on the 2019-20 North Stars
The Battlefords North Stars have had a number of successful seasons throughout their nearly 40-years as a franchise. This weekend, battlefordsNOW is highlighting the top three winningest seasons by th...
Apr 11, 2020 The 2019-20 North Stars held top spot in the SJHL standings from day one of the regular season, never wavering throughout, to finish the campaign 45-11-2. The team was poised to make a run for their fourth championship in franchise history. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave dies at age 25 after suffering brain bleed
TORONTO - Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave died Saturday after suffering a brain bleed earlier this week.He was 25.The Oilers confirmed Cave's death with a statement from his family."I (Emily, Cave'...
Apr 11, 2020
A winning tradition (Part 1): Looking back on the 1995-96 North Stars
The Battlefords North Stars have had a number of successful seasons throughout their nearly 40-years as a franchise. This weekend, battlefordsNOW is highlighting the top three winningest seasons by th...
Apr 10, 2020 The 1995-96 North Stars held the title of winningest season in franchise history for over two decades, up until the 2016-17 season. (supplied photo/Hockeydb.com)
Local baseball league still hopeful to host season
As the springtime sun creeps ever closer, and the winter wind blisters back into hibernation, the fate of the baseball season hangs in limbo. A warm-weather pastime of many in the community - adjacent...
Apr 09, 2020 The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League plays a key piece of the spring season in the Battlefords and other surrounding communities. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Local Oilers forward Colby Cave placed in medically induced coma
The Edmonton Oilers announced Tuesday North Battleford product, and team forward, Colby Cave suffered a brain bleed overnight and has been placed in a medically induced coma. #Oilers & @Condors fo...
Apr 07, 2020 (Supplied photo/NHL.com)
The next chapter: Stars’ Nivon commits to Concordia Thunder
The perfect combination of finesse and intangibles, it didn't take long for Rylan Nivon to endear himself as fan-favorite in the Battlefords.Although he spent just one season in the community with the...
Mar 26, 2020 Stars’ forward Rylan Nivon will suit up for Concordia University in the fall, after capping his junior career with a season to remember in the Battlefords, helping lead the team to a league-best 45-11-2 record. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars’ 20-year-olds reflect on Junior career (continued): Part 2
This is Part 2/2 of a series on battlefordsNOW, reflecting on the Junior hockey careers of the seven North Stars' 20-year-olds. To read Part 1, click here.With the conclusion of the 2019-20 season, th...
Mar 22, 2020 The North Stars’ 20-year-olds pose for a picture March 13. Pictured left to right: Seth Summers, Ben Hiltz, Matthias Urbanski, Rylan Nivon, Dylan McCabe, Elijah Loon-Stewardson, Matthew Fletcher. (Submitted photo/Jennifer Whyte)
North Stars’ 20-year-olds reflect on Junior career: Part 1
With the conclusion of the 2019-20 season, the Battlefords North Stars must say goodbye to another class of 20-year-olds. Seven players from this season's roster will graduate from the Junior hockey r...
Mar 21, 2020 The North Stars’ 20-year-olds pose for a picture Mar. 13. Pictured left to right: Seth Summers, Ben Hiltz, Matthias Urbanski, Rylan Nivon, Dylan McCabe, Elijah Loon-Stewardson, Matthew Fletcher. (submitted photo/Jennifer Whyte)
Trio of AAA Sharks recognized with league year-end honours
Three local hockey players have been recognized for their on-ice excellence by the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League (SFMAAAHL) following the abrupt conclusion of the hockey season due to C...
Mar 20, 2020 Three Sharks were recognized by the SFMAAAHL with league recognition following the 2019-20 season. (Twitter/B'fords AAA Sharks)