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Stars cap calendar year with third straight win in 6-3 thumping of Hounds
The North Battleford Civic Centre was a buzz Friday night, as the Battlefords North Stars capped the first half of their schedule with a 6-3 victory over the Notre Dame Hounds in front of the hometown...
Dec 20, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars salute their hometown crowd following the team’s 6-3 final over the rival Notre Dame Hounds Friday night at the Civic Centre. With the victory, the team will enter the holiday break on a roll, having won three-straight. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Three accused in Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation waiting for additional disclosure
Three of eight individuals charged in connection to the death of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere returned to North Battleford provincial court Friday. Their cases have been adjourned for additional disclosu...
Dec 20, 2019 Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford before her remains were discovered outside the city. (Supplied photo/Battlefords RCMP)
Decision reserved in Metis Nation resignation dispute
A court case involving the Mtis Nation of Saskatchewan (MNS), and a woman who claims she did not resign as treasurer, won't be resolved until after Christmas. At the conclusion of Friday's hearing at ...
Dec 20, 2019 Mary Ann Morin seen leaving Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench on Dec. 20. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Accused pleads guilty to accessory after the fact in Tiki Laverdiere homicide
Brent Checkosis, one of the eight accused connected to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation, entered a guilty plea to one of his charges in Queen's Bench Court in Battleford Friday.Checkosis ple...
Dec 20, 2019 Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford before her remains were discovered outside the city. (supplied photo/Battlefords RCMP)
North Stars welcome Hounds to town for final game ahead of holiday break
With the sound of sleigh bells ringing around the corner, the Battlefords North Stars will play their final game ahead of the Christmas break Friday night, against the division-rival Notre Dame Hounds...
Dec 20, 2019 The rival Stars and Hounds will battle it out for the third time in the season-series Friday night at the Civic Centre. The teams have split the opening two matchups in Wilcox, as the Stars will look to get the upper hand as the scene shifts to the NB Civic Centre. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Navigating common stresses this holiday season
The holiday season is known as a time of great joy and sentimental value, but it can also drum up with it feelings of stress and grief. From social media to other outside influences, such as TV and mo...
Dec 19, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
Cannabis edibles and vaping products coming soon to the Battlefords
Cannabis-infused edibles and vaping products will soon be available in the Battlefords.Fire and Flower Cannabis Co. and 5 Buds Cannabis are awaiting orders to arrive for their shops in the area.The fe...
Dec 19, 2019 A variety of cannabis-infused edibles and vaping products will soon be available at licensed retailers in the Battlefords. (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
RCMP calls for more ice safety after near-tragic incident
A recent incident on Dore Lake, about 115 km north of Big River, is drawing attention to ice safety. Earlier this month, two people drove an SUV onto the lake to join other vehicles who were ice fishi...
Dec 19, 2019 (Submitted/RCMP Facebook)
Battlefords Business Advent Calendar provides 24 unique stories from local businesses
With only five more shopping days before Christmas, the Battlefords Business Advent Calendar is a great resource for finding local businesses.The Battlefords Business Advent Calendar runs for 24 days ...
Dec 19, 2019 Battlefords Business Calendar offers stories from local businesses. (ID 95262702 © Fortton | Dreamstime.com)
Stars buck Broncos, sweep home-and-home with Humboldt with 4-2 win at Civic Centre
The Battlefords North Stars doubled up the division-rival Humboldt Broncos, 4-2 Wednesday night at Civic Centre, to take a 2-0 sweep of the teams' home-and-home series this week. Goaltender, Adam Dmyt...
Dec 18, 2019 Pictured here: Stars’ teammates, Quintin Loon-Stewardson (#22), Seth Summers (#27), Noah Form (#7) and Matthias Urbanski (#12) gather around goaltender Adam Dmyterko (#35) to celebrate. Dmyterko stopped 39 of 41 Broncos’ shots to help lead the Stars to victory Wednesday night at the Civic Centre. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)