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North Stars head to Estevan to battle Bruins
After a brief off day Thursday, the Battlefords North Stars will return to the ice Friday night to take on the Estevan Bruins at Affinity Place in Estevan. The Stars enter action Friday not only leadi...
Oct 04, 2019 Stars’ forward Quintin Loon-Stewardson and Griffin Asham-Moroz of the Bruins, lead their respective teams in scoring heading into Friday’s matchup in Estevan. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Parks and Recreation conference will include former Olympic skater Manley
The Battlefords will be in its element for an upcoming four-day event focusing on recreation and community achievements across the province that will include former Canadian Olympic figure skater Eliz...
Oct 03, 2019 The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Conference will run from Wednesday, Oct. 16 to Saturday, Oct. 19 inNorth Battleford. (Dreamstime.com)
North Battleford man’s biking challenge pedals positive change in community
Erik Engelbrecht is an emergency room physician in North Battleford and started cycling about two years ago to help improve his health.Coupled with his role as a medical professional, Engelbrecht want...
Oct 03, 2019 A North Battleford man encouraged people to burn fat and not fuel this summer and take pictures of the beautiful places the cycled. (Facebook/Erik Engelbrecht)
‘Someone is going to get killed’: Residents say situation remains out of control at housing complex
Natalie Berrecloth says she and other tenants' cries for help have fallen on deaf ears and they don't know where to turn.The resident of Valleyview Towers 2 said the living conditions at the housing c...
Oct 03, 2019 Residents at Valleyview Towers 2 allege rising tension and deteriorating living conditions as a wave of new and younger residents move in. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Court still awaiting decision on bail for co-accused in Jonson's homicide
There has been no decision yet as to whether one of the co-accused in the death of Mark Douglas Jonson will be granted bail.David Keller, 47, of North Battleford, is facing a first degree murder charg...
Oct 03, 2019 Mark Douglas Jonson was found dead in a home on 15 Ave. and 100 St. on July 5. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Repair Café events coming to the Battlefords, Meadow Lake this month
Residents of the Battlefords and Meadow Lake will be able to breathe new life into old household items later this month.The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council is hosting Repair Caf events in communi...
Oct 03, 2019 Café goers overseeing the repairs made to their items (supplied photo/Naomi Mihilewicz)
Police searching for manslaughter suspect considered armed and dangerous
Saskatchewan RCMP are on the lookout for a man charged with manslaughter in the death of a Big Island Lake Cree Territory man. Jonathan Dufraine, 38, is wanted in relation to the death of Zane Kiseyin...
Oct 03, 2019 Jonathan Dufraine. (submitted photo/RCMP)
North Stars cash in for six versus Millionaires
Like a well planned heist, the Battlefords North Stars stole two points from the Melville Millionaires Wednesday night, in dominating fashion, to take home a huge 6-1 victory in Melville. Forward Elij...
Oct 02, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars celebrate following Wednesday’s 6-1 thrashing off the Melville Millionaires in Melville. With the win, the team improves to 8-1 on the season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Thunderchild First Nation ballerina accepted into international company
When Kia Jimmy steps into her role on the stage as a ballerina she says she finds her voice as an artist. The Thunderchild First Nation member who grew up in Saskatoon is thrilled she was accepted int...
Oct 02, 2019 Kia Jimmy is a member of the Thunderchild First Nation. (supplied)
North Stars hope hard work pays off versus Millionaires
The Battlefords North Stars head to Melville Wednesday night to take on the Millionaires at Horizon Credit Union Centre. After a perfect 7-0 start to the season, the Stars will be looking to bounce ba...
Oct 02, 2019 Coming off their first loss of the season Tuesday in Yorkton, the Battlefords North Stars will be looking to regroup quickly and make the most of their opportunity to get back on the winning track Wednesday night in Melville. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)