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Attempted Murder
Violent incident at Red Pheasant results in charge of attempted murder
A 42-year-old man from Red Pheasant Cree Nation is facing a number of charges, including attempted murder, following an incident that happened in the community on Sunday.Around 11:25a.m., Battlefords RCMP responded to a report a person was assaulted. The unidentified person was located and taken to hospital with seriou...
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Parade
Dorintosh Winter Festival back after COVID hiatus
A sunny day that only those with the luck of the Irish could dream of helped the community of Dorintosh celebrate their first Winter Festival and parade since before the pandemic. "I started with the local people," said April Reszel, parade organizer of the event held over St. Patrick's Day weekend.She explai...
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Changes to Fees and Charges in 2024-25
Certain fees and charges paid in Saskatchewan will change in 2024-25 to reflect rate freezes, changes to radiation services fees and removal of film classification fees. The changes are forecast to have a positive overall impact, saving Saskatchewan residents $16.5 million.The following changes will take effect in 2024...
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SPHL Dynasty
Meota Combines complete three-peat, win fourth title in five seasons
For the third straight year - and fourth time in the last five seasons - the Meota Combines have staked their claim atop the senior hockey mountain, as Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) champions.Defeating the Glaslyn North Stars 8-4 in Game 4 of their all-local best-of-seven finals series to take a four-game s...
Mar 17, 2024
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Rolling into playoffs
North Stars top Klippers in regular season finale to win third straight
The Battlefords North Stars wrapped up their regular season schedule Saturday, topping the rival Klippers, 3-2 in Kindersley, to extend their winning streak to three straight heading into the postseason. A scoreless game at the end of the first, and a 2-0 Klippers' advantage at the end of two, the North Stars' comeback...
Mar 17, 2024
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Saturday night Spotlight
North Stars wrap regular season in final showdown with Klippers
Coming off a 5-3 win to open the weekend Friday, the Battlefords North Stars will wrap up their regular season schedule in Kindersley Saturday night, closing out their weekend home-and-home with the rival, Kindersley Klippers.The North Stars enter play second in the Nutrien Division and fourth overall in the Saskatchew...
Mar 16, 2024
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5-3, the final
Sinclair nets pair in return to lineup, leads North Stars past Klippers
Brayden Sinclair made his much-anticipated return to the lineup Friday night, scoring a pair of goals in a three-point performance (two goals, one assist) to lead the Battlefords North Stars to a 5-3 victory over Kindersley, in their final home game of the regular season.Hitting the ground running in his first game-act...
Mar 16, 2024
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Playoff Run Continues
AAA Sharks kick off semi-finals series with Regina
For the first time in franchise history, the Battlefords AAA Sharks are circling the waters on semi-final playoff action in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL).Coming off a big 2-0 series win in their first round best-of-three with the Swift Current Wildcats, the Sharks now draw the top-seeded Re...
Mar 16, 2024
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Series 3-0 Meota
Combines, North Stars tangle for pivotal Game 4 of SPHL Finals
It's a big weekend ahead in the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) Finals, as the senior hockey championship series is on the brink heading into a massive Game 4 Friday. In the first of what could be two games this weekend between the Meota Combines and Glaslyn North Stars, it is the Combines who carry a 3-0 ser...
Mar 15, 2024
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Final Home-and-home
North Stars host Klippers for final home game of regular season
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday night at the Access Communications Centre, to kick off their final weekend of the regular season, opening a home-and-home with the division rival Kindersley Klippers. The North Stars enter play just a point out of top spot in the Nutrien Division and third overall in ...
Mar 15, 2024
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Freestyle
3rd annual Flatland Freestyle Ski Festival to bring serious air this weekend
Alley-Oop, the Flatland Freestyle Ski Club is inviting skiers ages six to 17 to join them on Table Mountain Regional Park for the 3rd Annual Flatland Freestyle Ski Festival this weekend from March 16 to 17."We have been just working to grow the sport in the Battlefords," said Andrea Ornawka, head coach. "...
Mar 14, 2024
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CCAA Champs
Battlefords duo reflect on national volleyball championship with Lakeland College
It didn't take long for North Battleford's Charlotte Adamcryck and Mya Lavallee to experience the full thrill of all that comes with collegiate sports on the biggest stage, as members of the 2024 national champion, Lakeland Rustlers women's volleyball team. Red-shirting with the recently-crowned Canadian Collegiate Ath...
Mar 14, 2024
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Local teams shine
Battlefords United FC takes Slush Cup hardware to cap indoor season
Battlefords United FC recently wrapped up its indoor soccer season, taking home some year-end hardware at the 2024 Slush Cup in Edmonton. This marked the program's first-ever trip to the Slush Cup, the largest annual indoor soccer tournament in North America, with over 300 teams from ages U9 to U19 competing across mor...
Mar 14, 2024
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10 Years Strong
The Saskatchewan Beef Expo at Prairieland Ag Centre
The 10th Annual Saskatchewan Beef Expo is set to take place at the Prairieland Ag Center from April 2 - 4.This milestone event continues to uphold Prairieland's commitment to supporting the growth and development of youth in agriculture. The Saskatchewan Beef Expo offers a unique opportunity for young cattle producers ...
Mar 14, 2024
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Year-end Hardware
Vikings senior girls take provincial silver, cap strong season for NBCHS curling
North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) recently wrapped up a curling season amongst the very best in program history.Headlined by a provincial silver medal for the Vikings' senior girls team, the school also saw their junior boys take home district gold, and senior boys claim district silver. Senior GirlsTh...
Mar 13, 2024
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SFU18AAAHL Hardware
AAA Sharks' Nolan Horbach named Coach of the Year
It's been a whirlwind first season behind the bench for Battlefords AAA Sharks' head coach, Nolan Horbach, since taking over the reins with the team back in late March of 2023. At the time of his arrival, the Sharks' organization was at a crossroads, coming off a difficult 2-25-3 season with just seven wins over their ...
Mar 12, 2024
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The Million Reasons Run
New running shoes? Check. Start healthy habits? Check. Help save children's lives in Saskatchewan? Check. There are a million reasons to run this May. Sign up for free today and support Jim Pattison Children's Hospital.Do it for the kids - The Million Reasons Run
Mar 12, 2024
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Second Annual Christian Head Memorial Quad Rally
The Freedom Riders ATV Club will host the 2nd Annual Christian Head Memorial Quad Rally will be June 15 at Big Island Lake.See the poster for details.
Mar 12, 2024
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Indigenous Camp Molly Saskatchewan
Our goal at Camp Molly remains the same; to show young females aged 15 to 18 years old that a career in the fire service is a viable and rewarding option.Camp Molly pays tribute to the first female firefighter on record in North America, Molly Williams. In 2019, the fire departments of Halton Region hosted the Inaugura...
Mar 11, 2024
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Retake third-place
North Stars snap skid with 7-4 win in Humboldt
The Battlefords North Stars snapped their six-game losing skid (0-5-1) in triumphant fashion Saturday, taking home a 7-4 victory over the division rival Broncos in Humboldt. Leapfrogging the Broncos to re-take third overall in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) standings, with the win, the team saw all hands ...
Mar 10, 2024
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Third-place at stake
North Stars look for quick rebound in rematch with Broncos
Coming off a 6-4 loss to the division rival Humboldt Broncos Friday night at the ACC, the Battlefords North Stars return to action Saturday evening in Humboldt for the rematch, as the scene shifts locations for night two of the weekend home-and-home.The North Stars enter play second in the Nutrien Division and fourth o...
Mar 09, 2024
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Women Fliers
Taking to the skies: Women of Aviation Worldwide Week on now
Anicah Poynting's mom knew her as someone who had a fear of airplanes. Following her mother's passing a couple of years ago, the 17-year-old started flying last fall and is now going for her private pilot license. The teen has a competitive spirit - a trait she shared with her mom - and each time she takes the yoke and...
Mar 09, 2024
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Drop sixth straight
North Stars fall 6-4 to Broncos, despite late surge
The Battlefords North Stars saw their late-season woes continue Friday, dropping their sixth straight in a 6-4 loss to the Humboldt Broncos in North Battleford.Perhaps most concerning for the team, the loss marks the eighth straight game - and 14th time in their last 15 games - the Stars have allowed at least four goal...
Mar 09, 2024
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Rivalry Renewed
North Stars host Broncos to open pivotal weekend series
With just four games to go on their regular season schedule, the Battlefords North Stars return to home ice Friday night at the Access Communications Centre, to open their biggest weekend of the season, against the division rival Humboldt Broncos.Hosting the Broncos for the first game of what will be a home-and-home be...
Mar 08, 2024
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SK Trappers Association Convention and General Meeting
The Saskatchewan Trappers Associaton is hosting its 2024 Annual Convention and General Meeting at the Humboldt Uniplex on March 22 and 23. See the poster for details.
Mar 08, 2024
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New event and growing
Table Mountain Ski Cross Challenge offers unique draw to local slopes
More than 65 athletes from across Saskatchewan and as far as Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta, recently converged on the Battlefords to take part in the inaugural 2024 Table Mountain Ski Cross Challenge.Tied in with both the Western Ski Cross Circuit and the Saskatchewan Alpine Circuit, the event allowed those competing ...
Mar 08, 2024
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Captain Clutch
Gatzke leads Combines to double-OT win to open SPHL Finals
It took not one but two overtime periods to determine a winner in Game one of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) Finals, as the Meota Combines and Glaslyn North Stars battled it out late into the night Wednesday, before Combines' captain Bryce Gatzke called game.Receiving a pass out front in the slot-area of...
Mar 07, 2024
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Our Legacy Youth Conference
The second annual Our Legacy Youth Conference will be happening April 2nd - 4th at the Plaza 88 Event Centre. More information can be found on the poster attached below.We are finally opening registration up for the conference (only a month away!). We have two registration forms at the moment: one for those within the ...
Mar 07, 2024
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