Category Archives: Post to Social
Stars aim to play spoiler again in Portage
Coming off a 3-2 come-from-behind win Friday, the Battlefords North Stars return to action for Game 2 of their Anavet Cup series with the Portage Terriers at Stride Place tonight.Following tonight's a...
Apr 27, 2019 Stars’ forward MacGregor Sinclair, pictured here on the forecheck, scored the game-tying goal for his team in Game 1, and now has three goals over his last two games played, heading into action Saturday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Rodeo kicks off in North Battleford
Yippee Ki-yay! It's rodeo time in the Battlefords again.There was plenty of action at the Civic Centre Friday night when the 49th annual Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo kicked off for another year.Rodeo particip...
Apr 27, 2019 Garret Harrigan of Maple Creek shows his skills in the Bull Riding competition. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Farmers vent frustrations on China trade dispute
Finding a solution to the canola trade disruption with China will not be easy or quick.That was the consensus from a public forum held in Tisdale on Friday night hosted by Prince Albert Conservative M...
Apr 27, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Stars score late to shock Portage crowd, claim 1-0 Anavet Cup series lead
Despite finding themselves down by a couple of goals early, the Battlefords North Stars battled back to defeat the Portage Terriers 3-2 Friday to take a 1-0 lead in the teams' best-of-seven Anavet Cup...
Apr 26, 2019 Stars’ forward Owen Lamb (#21) joins teammates MacGregor Sinclair (#19), Cody Spagrud (#3), and Austin Becker (#16), as the three celebrate Sinclair’s tying goal in the third period of Game 1. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
No injuries, no structures damaged in Moosomin grass fire
It took nearly seven hours for crews to contain a fire that broke out on the Moosomin First Nation Thursday. Volunteer firefighter Iver Swiftwolfe said the fire was first reported by a band member sho...
Apr 26, 2019 Smoke from a nearby fire is seen from Highway 378 Thursday evening. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
No injuries in two-vehicle collision
No one was injured in a two-vehicle collision on Territorial Dr. and Carlton Trial.Police, paramedics and fire teams were called out Thursday around 3 p.m.Paramedics assessed the occupants of both veh...
Apr 26, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars look to keep momentum rolling into Portage for Game 1 of Anavet Cup
Following their Canalta Cup victory last week, the Battlefords North Stars now shift their focus to the Anavent Cup, with Game 1 tonight at Stride Place in Portage, home of the MJHL champion, Portage ...
Apr 26, 2019 The North Stars have shown great confidence on the road, posting a league best 5-1-1 record away from the Civic Centre through the playoffs. The Stars were 18-7-4 on the road over the regular season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars to kick-off Anavet Cup home games with parking lot party
Fans of the Battlefords North Stars will be coming to the game at the Civic Centre Tuesday with bells on, cowbells that is, to cheer on their local team.The North Stars will return home after playing ...
Apr 26, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars rejoice after winning the 2019 Canalta Cup. A kick-off party is planned prior to the North Stars' game at the Civic Centre on Tuesday as they compete for the Anavet Cup. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
'If you can hear me, you can see me': Riders weigh in on motorcyle noise
Public nuisance or a good way to keep motorcycle riders safe?Excessive vehicle noise is a topic that's sure to heat up as the weather warms. Kelvin Bakstrad has been riding motorcycles for about 34 ye...
Apr 26, 2019 Motorcycles (Submitted Photo/ Mitch Haffey)
Downtown benches come under scrutiny by some, others say not the problem
A number of business people believe the benches installed downtown as part of the city's rejuvenation project have done more bad than good and would like to see them removed, but others say they are n...
Apr 26, 2019 New benches in downtown North Battleford have come under scrutiny as of late. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)