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Stars' Fab Four make history atop league scoring leaders
It's been a season to remember in many respects for the Battlefords North Stars, but among their most eye-grabbing statistics may just be the quartet of names atop the league scoring leaders.With the ...
Mar 15, 2023

Sask. offers $200,000 doctor incentive for northern, rural communities
Doctors willing to work in rural and northern communities in Saskatchewan could get $200,000 over five years, the province announced today. The new dollars are four times the previous incentive and so...
Mar 15, 2023

City agrees to five-year lease for new John Deere grader
The City of North Battleford plans to lease a new grader to help with snow removal and other maintenance projects. Council approved city administration's recommendation to enter into a five-year lease...
Mar 15, 2023
Guns and other stolen items recovered following break-in and crash near Marsden
Three people are facing charges in relation to a chain of events last week in the Marsden area.On March 7, at approximately 12 p.m., RCMP responded to a two vehicle crash on a grid road. Fortunately t...
Mar 14, 2023

Onion Lake woman charged with concealing body of baby
A woman from Onion Lake is facing a charge of concealing the body of a child in an investigation being conducted by RCMP's Major Crimes Division. Onion Lake RCMP were told of the sudden death of an in...
Mar 14, 2023

North Stars first-round schedule set versus Red Wings
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced its playoff schedule for the opening round of the 2023 postseason.As the #1 seed overall, the Battlefords North Stars (38-5-2-1) will open th...
Mar 14, 2023

Meota Combines repeat as SPHL Champions
For the second year in a row, the Meota Combines are on top of the senior hockey heap, claiming their second consecutive Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) championship over the weekend, with a...
Mar 14, 2023

City approves three-year agreement with Destination Battlefords
The City of North Battleford approved a new service agreement for funding and support for Destination Battlefords at its meeting this week. City council authorized the agreement for a three-year term ...
Mar 14, 2023

N.B. Legion accepting applications for Veterans' Banner program
North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 is once again starting to receive applications for its "Honour Our Veterans" banner program. The Legion will accept 40 applications on a first come...
Mar 13, 2023

Milestone night leads Stars to new franchise points record
It was a milestone night of epic proportions Saturday night at the ACC, as the Battlefords North Stars continued to reach new heights in their season for the ages. Topping Kindersley 8-0 for their 48t...
Mar 12, 2023