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Friday's Scoreboard

CFLEdmonton 32 Montreal 25Women's World CupJapan 2 Scotland 1Italy 5 Jamaica 0England 1 Argentina 0MLBAmerican LeagueHouston 15 Toronto 2Boston 13 Baltimore 2Cleveland 13 Detroit 4Tampa Bay 9 L.A. Ang...

Jun 15, 2019

North Stars' 'California Kid' commits to Arizona university

Following a Canalta Cup Championship in his final season at the Junior A level, North Stars' forward Ryan Gil has committed to Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ for the fall of 2019. After just o...

Jun 13, 2019 Ryan Gil, pictured here against La Ronge, followed up a stellar regular season with an additional six points in the playoffs, and four in five games of the Anavet Cup. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Orcas swim team making waves

The Battlefords Orcas Swim Club has thrived as of late, having set several individual and club records over the last two weekends in Regina and Saskatoon. Sixteen-year-old Jael Basaraba went six-for-s...

Jun 11, 2019 (Pictured left to right): Reece Sommerfeld, Jael Basaraba, Sienna Sommerfeld, Rowan Tkatchuk, at the Orcas’ recent swim meet in Regina. (submitted photo/John McLeod)

Community comes to aid of local soccer teams

The Battlefords United Soccer Club saw an unfortunate circumstance develop into a tremendous show of community support over the weekend. Friday night, the organization's lockbox at their practice fiel...

Jun 11, 2019 Members of the Battlefords United Football Club pose for a picture with the recently donated soccer balls. (submitted photo/Kat Huxley)

Rule changes to playoffs, hybrid icing headline SJHL AGM

Team coaches and management of the SJHL's 12 organizations convened together in Nipawin Friday for the league's Annual General Meeting (AGM).Headlining the topics discussed at the meeting included a f...

Jun 10, 2019 North Stars' brass, Brayden Klimosko and Rob Holoien (second and third from left) at the Annual General Meeting held in Nipawin over the weekend. (Facebook/SJHL)

Battlefords FC off to hot start this soccer season

The Battlefords United FC are off to a hot-start this soccer season. Coming off their second tournament of the campaign, the organization featuring five teams of various age groups has already collect...

Jun 04, 2019 The U-13 boys have won two gold medals over their first two tournaments of the soccer season. (Facebook/Battlefords United FC)

Gymnastics fun meet to feature provincial standouts

The Battlefords Gymnastics Club will be hosting a fun meet June 9 from 1 to 6 p.m. President of the club, Natalie Jesney, said the event is a fun way for the athletes to close out the gymnastics seaso...

Jun 03, 2019 Makenzie Gidych placed second at Provincials competing in level 5A for Rhythmic Gymnastics. (submitted photo/Natalie Jesney)

Saturday's Scoreboard

Prairie Gold Lacrosse League JuniorPrince Albert Predators 15, Estevan Big Dogs 4Senior Prince Albert Outlaws 13, Saskatoon SWAT 10Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueNiagra River Lions 93, Guelph Nightha...

Jun 02, 2019

Calgary Stampeders down Saskatchewan Roughriders 37-1 in pre-season game

CALGARY - The defending Grey Cup-champion Calgary Stampeders opened their 2019 campaign with a 37-1 pre-season win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday.Quarterback Nick Arbuckle scored on a one...

Jun 01, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders' James Butler, right, loses his helmet as he is hit by Calgary Stampeders' Cory Greenwood during CFL pre-season football action in Calgary, Friday, May 31, 2019. (The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh)

Friday's Scoreboard

CFL Pre-seasonCalgary 37 Saskatchewan 1Winnipeg 20 Edmonton 3MLBAmerican LeagueN.Y. Yankees 4 Boston 1Minnesota 5 Tampa Bay 3Texas 6 Kansas City 2Chicago White Sox 6 Cleveland 1Houston 3 Oakland 2Seat...

Jun 01, 2019