Category Archives: Post to Social
Stars look to muzzle Terriers on the hunt for 16th straight
Riding the wave of 15-straight victories, the Battlefords North Stars return to action Wednesday night at the Civic Centre looking to make it 16, as the team will welcome the Yorkton Terriers to town....
Nov 13, 2019 Stars’ forward, Matthias Urbanski enters play Wednesday riding a five-game point streak, having picked up five goals, seven points over the span. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Council approves holiday schedule for city facilities open to the public
Anyone who is planning to access the City of North Battleford's facilities over the holidays will want to keep in mind the early closing times. Council approved the holiday hours at its meeting Tuesda...
Nov 13, 2019 The City of North Battleford will be closing public facilities early for the holiday season. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Developer planning parking lot for 110 Street site
There should be some new development on 110 Street across from the mini plazas in the near future.As recommended by administration, North Battleford council approved a land sale at its meeting Monday ...
Nov 13, 2019 North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater shown at a recent meeting. Council approved a land sale for a property at 110 St. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Still time to buy a light for the Lights of Joy celebration coming to Battleford
Preparations for the Lights of Joy Christmas party project in Battleford are close to completion. People can still donate to purchase a light bulb at $2 each at Discovery Co-op grocery store and the c...
Nov 12, 2019 Tim Pruden, president of the Battleford Community Spirit Group, left, with Leanne Ducommon (marketing and communications manager) of Discovery Co-op. The Lights of Joy event will be held at the downtown park in Battleford on Nov. 23. (submitted photo/Tim Pruden)
NBCHS Vikings senior boys cap volleyball season at Regionals
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings senior boys volleyball team capped off their season over the long weekend at Regionals in Prince Albert. The Vikings senior boys wrapped ...
Nov 12, 2019 The NBCHS senior boys Vikings put up a fight at Regionals over the long weekend, to close out their season this year offering all kinds of promise for what's to come in the future. (submitted photo/Shawna Sturk)
North Battleford veteran Duhaime devoted his life to service
He started with a goal to try new experiences and get things done. And, that's what he did. North Battleford Second World War Veteran Elzear "Shorty" Duhaime gave a lot for his country. He died Nov. 8...
Nov 12, 2019 Second World War Veteran Elzear "Shorty" Duhaime died Nov. 8 at the age of 95. A funeral will be held for him Nov. 15. (submitted photo/Alan Duhaime)
JPII senior girls volleyball team takes silver at regionals
The John Paul II Collegiate senior girls volleyball team finished with a silver medal at the 4A Regionals in Humboldt over the weekend.Coach Vic Stynsky said the girls played great throughout the week...
Nov 12, 2019 JPII Senior Girls Volleyball Team (supplied photo/Roxanne Stynsky)
North Stars named top team in country, take number one spot in weekly CJHL rankings
The Battlefords North Stars are the top-ranked team in the country, according to the new Canadian Junior Hockey league (CJHL) rankings, out this week. The Stars are currently riding a 15-game winning ...
Nov 12, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars have had a season for the books this year, going 22-1 through their opening 23 games to claim top spot in the CJHL rankings. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
NB community comes together to honour local veterans
It was an emotional day for many families and veterans themselves attending the Remembrance Day ceremony in North Battleford Monday.The service organized by The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70, one of...
Nov 11, 2019 Second World War Veteran Robert Edward Smith, 97, left, at the North Battleford Remembrance Day ceremony at John Paul II Collegiate on Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff
Stars soar to 15th straight win in 5-1 grounding of Hawks
The Battlefords North Stars claimed their 15th straight win Saturday night, as the team defeated the Nipawin Hawks 5-1 at Centennial Arena to improve to 22-1 on the season. Austin Becker (one goal, tw...
Nov 10, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars are enjoying a season for the books this year, as the team recorded their 15th straight win and 22nd victory in 23 games this year Saturday night in Nipawin. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)