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Bantam Sharks win second provincial championship in a row
For the second straight year, the Northwest Sharks are provincial champions.The team outlasted the Moose Jaw Mavericks last night winning 3-0 to take the provincial crown, sweeping not only the series...
Apr 01, 2019 The Northwest Sharks shut Moose Jaw out 3-0 last night to defend their title as Provincial Bantam A Champions (Facebook/BMHA- Battlefords Minor Hockey Association)
'It still knocks you down:' First responders reflect on Humboldt Broncos crash
When Brian Starkell drives a particular stretch of highway in Saskatchewan, his stomach drops as he approaches the intersection that changed so many lives.The Nipawin fire chief says he still has flas...
Apr 01, 2019
Saying business model is "financially unsustainable," the CWHL is folding
TORONTO - The collapse of the Canadian Women's Hockey League plunges the future of the female game in Canada into disarray, at least in the short term.But the CWHL declaring it will cease operations M...
Mar 31, 2019
Reservations open soon for provincial campsites
Some important dates are approaching for anyone wanting to secure a campsite for the upcoming season.Campsite reservations for the 2019 season kick off on Tuesday, April 2 with seasonal bookings. Minh...
Mar 31, 2019 Provincial campsites are expected to be in high demand again this year. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Saturday's Scoreboard
WHLFirst Round Playoff Series - Best of Seven Everett 9, Tri-City 1 (Everett wins series 4-1)Calgary 6, Lethbridge 5 (Calgary leads series 3-2)Vancouver 5, Seattle 1 (Vancouver wins series 4-2)Spokane...
Mar 31, 2019
Stars break goose egg in OT for 2-0 series lead
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the Yorkton Terriers 1-0 in overtime of Game 2 of their best-of-seven semifinal matchup Saturday night at the NB Civic Centre. Stars' goalie, Joel Grzybowski made ...
Mar 30, 2019 Stars' forward Quintin Loon-Stewardson (#22) and goalie, Joel Grzybowski (#30) alike, get swarmed with fist bumps in congratulations following the team's 1-0 overtime win over the Terriers at the Civic Centre. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Wilkie falls to Renous, N.B. in Kraft Hockeyville competition
Despite support from a litany of communities and notable figures, Wilkie was bested by Renous, N.B. for the title of Kraft Hockeyville 2019. The rural Atlantic community will recieve $250,000 for aren...
Mar 30, 2019 The community rink in Wilkie, Sask. (Lana Gerein/submitted)
Stars aim to keep ball rolling against Terriers in Game 2
The Battlefords North Stars return to action tonight for Game 2 of their semifinal showdown with the Yorkton Terriers at the NB Civic Centre. Following a 6-2 victory in Game 1 Friday to take a 1-0 ser...
Mar 30, 2019 Stars' forward Owen Lamb, pictured here opposite Terriers' defenseman Cody Dubas, led the team in goals through the regular season with 30 on the year. Lamb is coming off a performance against Yorkton in Game 1 that saw the forward buzzing around the opposition goal. (Matin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Friday's Scoreboard
WHLEdmonton 5, Medicine Hat 4 (Edmonton leads series 3-2)Vancouver 3, Seattle 2 (Vancouver leads series 3-2)SJHLThird Round Playoff Series - Best of Seven Battlefords 6, Yorkton 2 (Battlefords lead se...
Mar 30, 2019
Stars put up six to beat Terriers in convincing fashion; take 1-0 series lead
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the Yorkton Terriers 6-2 Friday in Game 1 of their semifinal playoff matchup at the NB Civic Centre. With the win, the North Stars now lead the teams' best-of-seve...
Mar 29, 2019 A collective effort: The North Stars scored six goals from six different players Friday in Game 1 against the Terriers. Fifteen different Stars have scored at least a single goal this postseason for the team through just eight playoffs games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)