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Stars can sweep series with win over Terriers tonight
The Battlefords North Stars will play game four of their semifinal playoff series tonight against the Yorkton Terriers at Farrell Agencies Arena in Yorkton. Holding a 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven s...
Apr 03, 2019 Stars’ forward Brett Gammer scored the game-winner Tuesday night in Game three, as the Stars took home a 1-0 victory on the forward’s third of the playoffs. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Nicotine facing new charge, due back in court in May
On top of a litany of charges stemming from a police pursuit and exchange of gunfire with officers south of Battleford in late March, Randall Nicotine is now facing a charge of mischief. The charge fr...
Apr 03, 2019 RCMP are seen along Highway 4 on March 21. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Annual Smoker around the corner for the Battlefords Wildlife Federation
Tickets are going fast, as the Battlefords Wildlife Federation's Smoker is just days away. This year, the Battleford Arena will be the site of the 73rd edition of the Smoker. The event starts at 4 p.m...
Apr 03, 2019 The 73rd annual Smoker will be held at the Battleford Arena on Saturday (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Group of doctors calls for stronger gun control laws across country
TORONTO - A group representing doctors and other health-care workers pushing for stronger gun laws was holding rallies across the country on Wednesday, calling for a national ban on private ownership ...
Apr 03, 2019
Trach first North Battleford bowler to win provincial singles title since 1992
It was a match 16 years in the making when Taylor Trach and Brad Moens stepped up to the lane to compete for the Men's Singles title at the 2019 Open 5-pin Provincials.The last time the North Battlefo...
Apr 03, 2019 Taylor Trach is the first North Battleford bowler since 1992 to win the provincial men's singles gold medal. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars blank Terriers for second-straight night in Game 3
The Battlefords North Stars shutout the Yorkton Terriers Tuesday in Game 3 of their semifinal playoff series, 1-0 the final at Farrell Agencies Arena in Yorkton.With the victory, the Stars now hold a ...
Apr 02, 2019 After stopping all 70 shots the Terriers' have fired his way over the last two games with back-to-back shutouts, Stars' goalie, Joel Grzybowski has posted a 1.52 goals-against average and .956 save percentage through 10 games these playoffs. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
'A whole new world': Organ recipient on the mend after kidney transplant
Organ recipient Monica Goulet is looking forward to living a normal life after her nephew, Jim Searson, donated a kidney to her last week. "I feel like I have so much energy," she said. "I'm walking a...
Apr 02, 2019 Organ donor Jim Searson with his aunt Monica Goulet. (submitted photo/Jim Searson)
Historic building to become Land Surveyors' Museum
A heritage building will become a museum, continuing the strong legacy of the Historic Battlefords.Town council approved the lease agreement with the Saskatchewan Land Surveyors Association (SLSA) dur...
Apr 02, 2019 The historic former Battleford Land Registry Office facility is being turned into the Saskatchewan Land Surveyors' Association (SLSA) Museum. (submitted photo/SLSA)
Humboldt Broncos sign Scott Barney for next three seasons
The Humboldt Broncos have found their coach for the next few seasons.Scott Barney signed a three-year contract with the Broncos.Barney began this season with the Broncos as an assistant coach but beca...
Apr 02, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Series shifts to Yorkton for North Stars and Terriers, Game 3
The Battlefords North Stars return to action tonight for game three of their best-of-seven semifinal playoff series with the Yorkton Terriers as the series shifts to Farrell Agencies Arena in Yorkton....
Apr 02, 2019 The North Stars' power play has seen great success as of late, thanks largely to their ability to create traffic in front of the opposition goal, as seen here by forwards Owen Lamb (#21) and Brett Gammer (#9) (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)