Category Archives: Local Sports
Stars cap weekend with strong showing in La Ronge, move to 7-0 to start season
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the La Ronge Ice Wolves 4-3 Saturday night to complete their first road trip of the season with back-to-back victories against the La Ronge at the Mel Hegland Unip...
Sep 29, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars continued to roll Saturday, taking home a 4-3 victory over La Ronge to improve to 7-0 to begin the new season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars look for repeat performance against Ice Wolves Saturday
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Saturday night in La Ronge for the second half of their back-to-back series with the Ice Wolves,The North Stars defeated the Ice Wolves 4-1 last night. Wit...
Sep 28, 2019 Stars’ forward Matthias Urbanski has been on fire as of late for the North Stars, as the alternate captain enters action against the Ice Wolves Saturday having picked up seven points over his last two games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Friday's Scoreboard
WHL Prince Albert 5, Regina 2Winnipeg 7, Saskatoon 6Medicine Hat 2, Swift Current 0Moose Jaw 5, Brandon 0 Red Deer 5, Lethbridge 2Calgary 4, Edmonton 3 (OT)Kamloops 3, Kelowna 2 (OT)Victoria 2, Prince...
Sep 28, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
North Stars thaw Ice Wolves in heated battle, 4-1
The Battlefords North Stars continued to roll Friday night, taking home a 4-1 win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves at Mel Hegland Uniplex in La Ronge. Noah Form, Matthias Urbanski, Quintin Loon-Stewardson...
Sep 28, 2019 The Stars gather around their netminder Parker Rey in celebration of Friday night’s 4-1 victory over the Ice Wolves in La Ronge. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars travel to La Ronge looking to stay hot against Ice Wolves
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday night to take on the La Ronge Ice Wolves at the Mel Hegland Uniplex.The game will mark the first of back-to-backs for the teams this weekend.The Sta...
Sep 27, 2019 Stars’ forward Brett Gammer scored his first career SJHL goal versus the Ice Wolves last season. He enters play with eight points in five games played, tied for the team lead in scoring for the Battlefords. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
NBCHS football team ready for weekend challenge ahead vs. Evan Hardy
As the leaves continue to change colours and the cool autumn breeze rolls in, football season is in full swing in the Battlefords. The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings senior...
Sep 27, 2019 The NBCHS Vikings head into play Friday with a 2-1 record. The team will be looking to exact some revenge on Evan Hardy, the school who knocked the Vikings out of the playoffs last season. (Submitted photo/Mark Kotchorek)
AAA Stars prepare for big weekend ahead at League Showcase
As September draws to a close with the hockey season still in its infancy, the Battlefords AAA Stars will pack their bags for a big weekend ahead just down Highway 16. The team will travel to Warman f...
Sep 26, 2019 The Battlefords AAA Stars will hope to see their hard work pay off in the win column, as the team returns to action this weekend to play two games at the League Showcase in Warman. (submitted photo/Brett Parker)
North Stars explode for 10 versus Bombers
The Battlefords North Stars lit up the Flin Flon Bombers 10-3 Tuesday afternoon in the teams' final game of the League Showcase in Warman. With the win, the Stars improve to 5-0 to start the season. E...
Sep 24, 2019 The North Stars continued their scorching-hot start to the season, as eight different players chipped in in Tuesday’s 10-3 thrashing of the Flin Flon Bombers. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Fireworks likely as North Stars and Bombers collide
Riding the wave of four-straight victories to kick off the new season, the Battlefords North Stars will put their perfect 4-0 record on the line against the Flin Flon Bombers. An early afternoon start...
Sep 24, 2019 Stars’ forward Brett Gammer, pictured here, leads the team in scoring with seven points heading into the club’s matchup with the Flin Flon Bombers Tuesday afternoon. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars score four, soar to victory vs. Wings
Entering play on a roll and brim with confidence, the Battlefords North Stars continued their hot streak Sunday night, defeating the Weyburn Red Wings 4-1 in Warman, on opening night of the league sho...
Sep 23, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars’ exploded for four goals in the third period Sunday, as the team has now lit the lamp 21 times through their opening four games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)