Category Archives: Local Sports
NBCHS senior girls claim first provincial medal in 23 years
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) senior girls volleyball team capped their season with a bronze medal performance at provincials. The bronze medal serves as the team's first podi...
Nov 22, 2019 The NBCHS senior girls Vikings followed up their gold medal finish at regionals with a bronze medal performance at provincials (pictured here), becoming the school’s first senior girls team to medal on the provincial stage in over 20 years. (submitted photo/Jana Friedenstab)
Stars return to action for home ice battle with Bruins
Over a week since their last game action, the Battlefords North Stars will return to the ice Friday night in front of the home crowd, as the team welcomes the Estevan Bruins to town for a showdown at ...
Nov 22, 2019 While they may not have played each other in over a month, it never takes long for the North Stars and Bruins to renew acquaintances when the two teams come together. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Glaslyn Central School gearing up to host senior boys provincials this weekend
The Glaslyn Central School Jets' senior boys volleyball team will host 1A Senior Boys Provincials Nov. 22 and 23 in front of the hometown crowd at the school gymnasium. Half of the tournament's games ...
Nov 21, 2019 Glaslyn Central School’s senior boys volleyball team will look to make some noise in their home barn when the team hosts provincials at the high school this weekend. (submitted photo/Meagan Mannix)
North Stars embrace festive spirit this weekend
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday night for their first game in over a week, looking to help make a difference off the ice with their play on it. Friday's contest with the Estevan Br...
Nov 20, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars will hope to bring the mitts and toques out early Friday night as the team welcomes the Estevan Bruins to town for a showdown at the Civic Centre. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
JPII senior boys clinch regional championship, will host provincials
The John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) Crusaders senior boys volleyball team gave their hometown crowd a weekend to remember as the team clinched their title as 4A Boys West regionals champions.The tourna...
Nov 18, 2019 The JPII senior boys volleyball team has been a force as the season has progressed. After a dominating effort in its home gym at regionals, the team will now look to repeat the feat once more on the provincial stage. (submitted photo/Shelly Fransoo)
Saturday's Scoreboard
Here are the results from Saturday...WHLWinnipeg 5, Everett 4 (OT)Kelowna 4, Kamloops 3Medicine Hat 5, Edmonton 1Red Deer 4, Brandon 3Regina 4, Prince Albert 3 (SO)Calgary 4, Saskatoon 1Seattle 5, Por...
Nov 17, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Friday's Scoreboard
Here are the results from Friday...WHLKamloops 1, Prince George 0Spokane 4, Portland 3 (OT)Medicine Hat 4, Red Deer 3 (SO)Victoria 3, Lethbridge 2-SJHLFlin Flon 9, Notre Dame 3Humboldt 5, La Ronge 0Ki...
Nov 16, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Six Battlefords area boxers to vye for success at provincials
Six local boxers from Four Corner Boxing will compete in Provincials Nov. 23 in Weyburn. Those participating will range in age from 10 to 21, offering a nice glimpse into what the Four Corners' progra...
Nov 15, 2019 North Battleford’s Four Corner Boxing has become an athletic staple in the community, teaching youth the fundamentals of the sport and helping boxers of all ages take their craft to the next level. (Submitted photo/Dylin Curiston)
Coming off gold medal showing at districts, NBCHS senior girls look for volleyball glory at provincials
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings senior girls volleyball team has been a force all season long, and will look to continue that trend as the team makes their way to provin...
Nov 14, 2019 The senior girls Vikings have enjoyed great success this season, coming off a districts championship. The team will now look to build on their momentum as a contender on the provincial stage. (submitted photo/Stephen Neufeld)
North Stars fall 6-4 in tussle with Terriers
Every dog has its day, and for the Yorkton Terriers, theirs was Wednesday night in the Battlefords.It was as much a game of tug-of-war as it was hockey Wednesday night, as the Terriers narrowly edged ...
Nov 14, 2019 Terriers’ goaltender, Ryan Ouellette made 29 stops on the night including several key saves at big moments for his team, to help lead Yorkton to victory in the Battlefords. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)