Category Archives: Local Sports
NBCHS curling teams looking for continued success with new season ahead
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) curling teams got underway with practices this week in preparation for the fast approaching curling season. While the teams will likely not see t...
Nov 07, 2019 The NBCHS senior boys curling team took home a podium finish at Districts, Regionals and Provincials last season, in a year to remember for the school's curling program. (submitted photo/Evan Reid)
North Stars show horsepower in 3-0 blanking of Broncos
It is said that 13 is an unlucky number, but for the Battlefords North Stars, the number suits them just fine. The Stars blanked the rival Humboldt Broncos 3-0 Tuesday night at the Civic Centre, to ea...
Nov 06, 2019 Stars’ goaltender, Parker Rey is congratulated by captain, Matthew Fletcher after stopping all 34 shots he faced on the night to earn his second shutout in his last two starts. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars welcome Broncos to town in search of 13th straight win
The Battlefords North Stars will welcome the division-rival, Humboldt Broncos to town Tuesday night for the first matchup of the season-series between the two teams. The North Stars enter play the win...
Nov 05, 2019 Stars’ forward, Quintin Loon-Stewardson played the hero for the North Stars Saturday night, picking up the overtime game-winner against the Yorkton Terriers. The sophomore enters play riding a three-game point streak, that has seen Loon-Stewardson pick up three goals, six points in the process. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars' captain Fletcher named SJHL Defenceman of the Month
North Stars' captain and blue line stalwart, Matthew Fletcher has been named SJHL Defenceman of the Month, becoming the first rearguard to collect the honour this season. Fletcher's two-way acumen has...
Nov 04, 2019 Stars’ blue liner, Matthew Fletcher has been a force for the Battlefords at both ends of the rink this season, earning the veteran league-wide recognition. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battlefords dominate Saskatoon Minor Football ranks, as Bucks and Vikings post dual championships
It was an all Battlefords outcome at the Kinsmen Football League (KFL) finals over the weekend, as both the BMF Bucks and North Battleford Junior Vikings took home their respective league championship...
Nov 04, 2019 The Battlefords Minor Football Bucks took home their
third-straight league championship this weekend in Saskatoon. (submitted
photo/Paul Fransoo)
Tuesday night's North Stars game will be BMHA Appreciation Night
The Battlefords North Stars are hosting the Battlefords Minor Hockey Association's (BMHA) appreciation night at their game Tuesday night against Humboldt.Every minor hockey player from the Battlefords...
Nov 04, 2019 (file photo/ battlefordsNOW Staff)
Saturday's Scoreboard
Here are the results from Saturday...WHLPrince Albert 5, Moose Jaw 1Saskatoon 3, Calgary 2Winnipeg 4, Swift Current 0Lethbridge 5, Brandon 2Everett 3, Kamloops 2Portland 2, Seattle 1Spokane 6, Prince ...
Nov 03, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Stars show bark and bite in OT thriller over Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars entered play Saturday with an 11-game winning streak, and will leave the weekend with a 12-game streak intact, after defeating the Yorkton Terriers 3-2 in thrilling overtim...
Nov 02, 2019 Pure jubilation: North Stars’ teammates converge to smother Quintin Loon-Stewardson, in celebration of the forwards’ overtime-winning goal Saturday at the Civic Centre. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars host Terriers in grudge match at the Civic Centre
The Battlefords North Stars enter play Saturday night as the hottest team on ice. The Stars have won 18 of their opening 19 games this season, and 11-straight heading into the weekend, sitting with ju...
Nov 02, 2019 North Stars' forward, Matthias Urbanski scored a highlight-reel goal for the team Tuesday versus Nipawin and will look to stay hot Saturday, as the offensive dynamo will shift back to the center position this weekend for the team. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Friday's Scoreboard
Here are the results from Friday...WHLPrince Albert 6, Regina 3Brandon 5, Swift Current 0Edmonton 4, Saskatoon 3Moose Jaw 5, Red Deer 2Portland 4, Everett 1Kelowna 6, Prince George 2Tri-City 5, Seattl...
Nov 02, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)