Category Archives: Local Sports
North Stars look to stay hot against Red Wings as scene shifts to league showcase
The Battlefords North Stars have exploded out of the gate this season outscoring their opposition 17-6 on their way to a perfect 3-0 record through their opening three games. The Stars will now look t...
Sep 22, 2019 It won’t take long for forward Dylan Esau and his North Stars' teammates to renew acquaintances with the Red Wings this season, as the clubs will come together to battle it out in Warman Sunday night. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Saturday's Scoreboard
WHL Prince Albert 1, Saskatoon 0Moose Jaw 5, Regina 3Swift Current 3, Calgary 2 (OT)Edmonton 4, Red Deer 2Lethbridge 3, Medicine Hat 1Brandon 4, Winnipeg 2Everett 6, Victoria 0Kelowna 4, Spokane 3 (OT...
Sep 22, 2019
North Stars beat Bruins in Battlefords on road to 3-0 start
The Battlefords North Stars continued their hot start to the season Saturday, as the team downed the Estevan Bruins 3-1 to improve to a perfect 3-0 record on the season. Three different goal scorers c...
Sep 21, 2019 All smiles: With their win Saturday, the Battlefords North Stars improve to 3-0 on the season, as the team will look to keep the ball rolling throughout the weekend. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars welcome Bruins to town for showdown at Civic Centre
Coming off an offensive explosion to open the season, the Battlefords North Stars return to action tonight at the Civic Centre, looking to keep the ball rolling as the team welcomes the Estevan Bruins...
Sep 21, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars and Estevan Bruins may not be division rivals, but the teams always bring a little extra spark when the two sides collide. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Table tennis proves a hit in the Battlefords
Table tennis is back in the Battlefords. The North Battleford Table Tennis Club has returned to action for a new season that will run from Sept. to May. First established in April 2018, the North Batt...
Sep 21, 2019 A sport for all ages and athletic types, table tennis has caught on quick in the Battlefords. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Friday's Scoreboard
WHL Saskatoon 3, Prince Albert 2 (OT)Regina 3, Moose Jaw 2Medicine Hat 4, Lethbridge 3Winnipeg 3, Brandon 2Vancouver 5, Prince George 3Spokane 4, Kamloops 3Tri-City 4, Everett 2---SJHL Melfort 6, Melv...
Sep 21, 2019
Delisle Chiefs make splash, land Shewchuk ahead of pre-season opener
The Delisle Chiefs of the Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL) open their pre-season schedule Friday night, but fans don't have to wait until puck drop for some added buzz around the team. The Chiefs h...
Sep 20, 2019 Newly acquired Chiefs’ forward Jaden Shewchuk, pictured here in his SJHL stripes with Melville, brings size, speed and skill to the Delisle offensive attack. (submitted photo/Jaden Shewchuk)
North Battleford to host 2019 Saskatchewan Open Darts Tournament
Competitors will be looking to hit the mark this weekend in the Battlefords.The North Battleford Dart Club is hosting the 2019 Saskatchewan Open Darts Tournament from September 20 to 22.Every year the...
Sep 19, 2019 North Battleford Dart Club members, from April 2019. (submitted photo/Noel Aucoin)
North Stars making a difference with community cleanup
After cleaning up the Kindersley Klippers on opening weekend, with back-to-back 7-1 and 7-4 victories respectively, the Battlefords North Stars hit the town Tuesday for a little community cleanup. Wit...
Sep 18, 2019 Pictured left to right: North Stars’ Jordan Gagnon, Austin Schwab, Parker Rey, Ryland McNinch, Hunter Rambow, and Dace Prymak enjoy a gorgeous Tuesday afternoon outdoors, while helping make the community a cleaner place to be. (submitted photo/Jennifer Whyte)
Saturday's Scoreboard
WHLPrince Albert 5, Regina 2Moose Jaw 2, Brandon 1Saskatoon 6, Winnipeg 2Swift Current 2, Lethbridge 1Edmonton 2, Prince George 1 (OT)Calgary 2, Medicine Hat 1Kamloops 3, Kelowna 2Spokane 3, Tri-City ...
Sep 15, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)