Category Archives: Local Sports
Riders drop second preseason game to Bombers
The Saskatchewan Roughriders finished the 2025 CFL preseason without a win - and nearly without a touchdown driveWinnipeg came into Mosaic Stadium and earned a preseason sweep over the Riders on Frida...
May 31, 2025

North Battleford boxer has eyes set on national gold
Faizan Dar, a determined young fighter out of Four Corner Boxing in North Battleford, is in Quebec City from May 29 to June 2 to represent Team Saskatchewan at Boxing Canada Youth Nationals. At just 1...
May 29, 2025

Melfort native takes fourth at Bench Press World Championships
Weightlifter Jalen Nelson, a native of Melfort, had another successful showing at the International Powerlifting Federation World Championships this past week.Nelson grabbed fourth place in Drammen, N...
May 27, 2025

U15B Bandits bring home gold after perfect weekend in Regina
The U15B Battlefords Bandits softball team delivered a flawless performance this past weekend, going undefeated to win the Sharon Knott Tournament in Regina. With a perfect 5-0 record, the Bandits cap...
May 26, 2025

'It’s great for the community': Chamber celebrates another successful Business Golf Challenge
It was sunny skies and perfect conditions on Friday for the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce annual Business Golf Challenge. This year the event, held at the scenic Jackfish Lodge and Conf...
May 26, 2025
Preseason: Blue Bombers edge Roughriders in field goal feud
In the first of two preseason games, the Saskatchewan Roughriders were on the losing end.But the goal of these contests isn't as much about getting the win as giving coaches game film to determine wha...
May 25, 2025

Warman Wolverines confident in support as decision on final approval looms
There are two important dates in the near future for the Warman Wolverines.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) team, which is hoping to relocate from Notre Dame in Wilcox, will need final app...
May 23, 2025

NBCHS running back earns spot in provincial Senior Bowl
After a standout season on the gridiron, North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) running back Levi Koenig has earned a spot in the Football Sask. Senior Bowl, set for Sunday, May 25 at 2:00...
May 22, 2025

BVC wraps up season with good showing at Nationals
The U16 BVC Storm wrapped up their season at the Volleyball Canada Youth Nationals this week in Edmonton, finishing 45th overall out of 262 teams in the U16 women's division. The three-day tournament ...
May 22, 2025

Martin Smith hired as head coach for AAA Stars
The U18 AAA Battlefords Stars are turning to a familiar face to help lead their program, announcing the hiring of Martin Smith as the team's new head coach for the 2025/26 season. Smith, a Battlefords...
May 21, 2025