Category Archives: Local Sports
North Stars playoff scenarios as they finish off regular season against Kindersley
The final game of the regular season comes tonight for the Battlefords North Stars as they take on the Kindersley Klippers. It's ticket redemption night, meaning fans can use any unused ticket from th...
Mar 13, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars would ensure they finish in at least third place in the SJHL with a win over the Kindersley Klippers (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks prep for first round clash with the Saskatoon Stars
After having a bye through the first round of the playoffs, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks are set to get back on the ice for their first taste of playoff action against the Saskatoon Stars. The...
Mar 13, 2026 The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks head into the playoffs with an opportunity to bring the first league championship in franchise history to the Battlefords. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
North Stars clinch home ice in first round with 8-5 win over the Kindersley Klippers
The lowest the Battlefords North Stars can now finish is fourth place in the SJHL, ensuring home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs after an 8-5 win against the Kindersley Klippers. Kind...
Mar 13, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars will take on the Kindersley Klippers on Friday in the last game of the regular season with a chance to clinch at least third place in the SJHL. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff)
North Stars head to Kindersley with a chance to end the Klippers season
The Battlefords North Stars have made it to their final two games of the season; a home-and-home set with their division rival Kindersley Klippers that comes with an opportunity to eliminate Kindersle...
Mar 12, 2026 The Battlefods North Stars could eliminate the Klippers from playoff contention with a regulation win tonight. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
North Battlefords Cheer teams place at Warman Cheer Classic
The Warman Cheer Classic took place over the weekend with a few teams from North Battleford competing. Aerial Cheer Athletics sent their U12 team Nova as well as their U16 team Eclipse, and John Paul ...
Mar 11, 2026 Aerial Cheer Athletics U12 Nova after winning the bronze medal at the Warman Cheer Classic. (Image Credit: Aerial Cheer Athletic/Facebook)
Looking at the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks standouts through the season
As the first round of the SFU18AAAHL playoffs rolls on, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks await their playoff opponent as they are currently on their first round bye. The Sharks finished in first p...
Mar 11, 2026 The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks await their first playoff opponent as they go through the first round bye. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Battlefords Stars head coach Martin Smith looks back on 2025-26 season
The Battlefords AAA Stars season is officially over. After the Stars finished in seventh place in the SMAAAHL with a record of 18-21-3-2, the Stars got a tough matchup in the playoffs against the Moos...
Mar 10, 2026 The Battlefords Stars look ahead to next season with the potential of 11 returning players. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Meadow Lake Broncos chase Sask-Alta title after dominant 15–1 season
The Meadow Lake Broncos spent the winter piling up wins and now the season has carried them to the doorstep of a championship.After finishing the regular season with a 15-1 record, the Senior AA Bronc...
Mar 09, 2026 Members of the Meadow Lake Broncos pose for a team photo during the Sask-Alta Hockey League season. The team finished the regular season with a 15–1 record and currently sit in first place in the league. (Image Credit: Meadow Lake Broncos)
North Stars blanked by Tritt in 4-0 loss to the Flin Flon Bombers
The Battlefords North Stars were swept over the weekend by the Flin Flon Bombers, falling 4-0 in their Saturday night contest. Bombers goaltender Charlie Tritt had 34 saves in the shutout victory.The ...
Mar 08, 2026 The North Stars will conclude the season with a home and home against the Kindersley Klippers on March 12-13 as they prepare for the playoffs. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff)
North Stars fall 4-3 in overtime to the Flin Flon Bombers in a heavyweight matchup
The Battlefords North Stars couldn't get their second straight victory, falling 4-3 on the road in overtime to the Flin Flon Bombers. Kobe Sawyer had a pair of goals for the North Stars, while Jack Ma...
Mar 07, 2026 The North Stars will look to get revenge on the Bombers when they face off again on Saturday. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff)