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Harroch earns rare shutout in loss, as Terriers top Stars in shootout
It was a night goaltender, Michael Harroch will not likely soon forget. Making his North Stars debut Saturday against Yorkton, after being acquired by the team earlier in the week, Harroch stopped all...
Oct 23, 2021

41 COVID-19 deaths reported in Saskatchewan in last 7 days, five more on Saturday
Although COVID-19 cases are continuing to decrease across the province, deaths are still turning up. In the past week, 41 people died to COVID-19, including five in Saturday's update. There are now 81...
Oct 23, 2021

North Stars look for fourth-straight versus Terriers in Yorkton
The Battlefords North Stars will wrap their weekend road swing Saturday, against the Yorkton Terriers at Farrell Agencies Arena in Yorkton. The North Stars (8-3-1) enter the night's action second in t...
Oct 23, 2021

Astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield a highlight of Rotary Centenary Gala
It was a fantastic voyage for those attending the Rotary Club of the Battlefords 100th anniversary gala event at the Dekker Centre Friday evening. Retired astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield, the special gu...
Oct 23, 2021

Southgate’s pair lead North Stars to 5-3 victory in Melville
The Battlefords North Stars took home their third straight victory Friday night in Melville, topping the Melville Millionaires, 5-3.Forwards Jake Southgate (two goals, one assist) and Holden Doell (th...
Oct 23, 2021

Retired astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield inspires Battlefords youth to follow their dreams
It was a thrilling afternoon for many youth Friday when retired astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield touched down in North Battleford as part of the Rotary Club of the Battlefords 100th anniversary celebrati...
Oct 22, 2021

Northern Saskatchewan near the top of list for recent job growth in Canada
Some of the best job growth in the country is happening in Northern Saskatchewan.According to Statistics Canada, around 1,800 positions were added in Prince Albert and other communities last month.Thi...
Oct 22, 2021

Three-hundred new COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths reported today by provincial government
The province announced 300 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today with 225 cases among unvaccinated individuals and 99 among children between the ages of 0-11.Twelve new deaths were also reported today...
Oct 22, 2021

North Stars travel to Melville for first road swing of season
Coming off back-to-back victories over Melfort and La Ronge respectively, the Battlefords North Stars will return to play Friday in Melville versus the Millionaires, in search of their third-straight ...
Oct 22, 2021

NBCHS Vikings ready for playoffs Friday
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) senior football team are all set to make their playoff debut Friday in Saskatoon. At 3-2, the Vikings finished the regular football season as the...
Oct 21, 2021