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Assessing the five likeliest North Stars first-round playoff opponents
There are three weekends left in the SJHL season, and the Battlefords North Stars have a record of 32-13-3-2 and sit in second place in the SJHL. While a lot can still change with six games left, the ...
Feb 25, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars have six regular season games left as they head towards the playoffs. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
More than 30 per cent of children in Prince Albert live in poverty, rates double for Northern Sask.
Critics are calling out the provincial government for alarming child poverty rates, particularly in northern communities.According to the study from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA),...
Feb 25, 2026 Within Saskatchewan, child poverty rates can vary dramatically depending on location. (Image Credit: ID 68286742 © Djedzura | Dreamstime.com)
Battlefords-born 'Better Together' mental health initiative now worn by over 100,000 across Canada
A grassroots idea born in grief in the Battlefords has grown into a national message of connection, carried on the backs of tens of thousands of Canadians wearing the same simple reminder: "We are bet...
Feb 25, 2026 From left, Battlefords North Stars players Josh Knittig, Gavin Granger and Linken Fisher wear Better Together T-shirts in support of the Battlefords-born initiative, now worn by more than 100,000 people across Canada, according to owner and founder Deb McNabb. (Image Credit: Battlefords North Stars)
North Battleford offers Maher Building for $1 as redevelopment push begins
The City of North Battleford is offering a vacant downtown commercial building for $1 and the possibility of up to $125,000 in support as it looks to spur redevelopment before moving toward demolition...
Feb 25, 2026 The old Maher Building at 1161 - 1165 100th St. in downtown North Battleford. (Image Credit: Google Map)
Man found hiding in fridge after Saulteaux First Nation break-in, two charged by RCMP
Battlefords RCMP has charged two men after responding to an in-progress break and enter. On Feb. 19, at approximately 1 p.m. RCMP received a report of a break and enter at a residence on Saulteaux Fir...
Feb 25, 2026 Saskatchewan RCMP officer. (Image Credit: Sask. RCMP)
Doctors, health groups call for action as Canada lags on cervical cancer prevention
OTTAWA - Cervical cancer is both the fastest-growing type of cancer in Canada and one that is almost completely preventable - and advocates are gathering in Ottawa on Wednesday to call on the federal ...
Feb 25, 2026 (Image Credit: Canadian Press)
Scott Moe offers more details on shortfall coming in next month’s provincial budget
Saskatchewan's Premier says a budget shortfall is coming next month, citing uncertain times, global conflicts and the tariff and trade issues that seem to arise daily.Speaking at a North Saskatoon Bus...
Feb 25, 2026 Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said a deficit budget is imminent in the province, while also touting the strength of Saskatchewan's economy and diverse markets during an NSBA luncheon at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon on Tues, Feb. 24, 2026. (Image Credit: Libby Gray/650 CKOM)
Battlefords AAA Stars look ahead to playoff matchup vs the Moose Jaw Warriors
The Battlefords AAA Stars have locked into the seventh seed in the SMAAAHL and will take on the second seed Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors in the first round of the playoffs, which is a five-game series. S...
Feb 24, 2026 The Battlefords Stars will kick off their playoff series against the Moose Jaw Warriors on March 1 in Moose Jaw. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
176 km/h alleged impaired flight leads to charges for Saltcoats man: RCMP
A 22-year-old man from Saltcoats is facing several charges after Battlefords RCMP say a vehicle reached 176 km/h and fled from officers on Highway 29.Police say officers spotted the vehicle travelling...
Feb 24, 2026 (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW Staff)
'Winter of Extremes' for Table Mountain as they approach the final month of the season
Throughout the winter months with cold snaps and warm stretches, it has been an inconsistent season for Table Mountain Regional Park. "December was cold and warmed up for a few days right after Christ...
Feb 24, 2026 (Image Credit: (Table Mountain/Facebook))