Battlefords North Stars forward Drew Williamson scored the goal in the second period to send teddy bears flying over the glass at the Access Communications Centre. However, it wasn't the result the North Stars wanted in a 6-3 loss to the Flin Flon Bombers. Contrary to Friday night's game with no goals in the first peri...

In the first of two home weekend games against the Flin Flon Bombers (18-9-0-1, 1st in UPL Division), the Battlefords North Stars (15-7-2-2, 1st in Nutrien Division) came away with the 4-2 win to take the division lead. "Obviously very excited, [the] guys really dialed it in and stuck to the game plan tonight, and...

After winning two of three in their triple header last weekend, the Battlefords North Stars (14-7-2-2, 2nd in Nutrien Division) have a significant test upcoming when they host the Flin Flon Bombers (18-8-0-1, 1st in UPL Division). If the North Stars win tonight, they would move past the Kindersley Klippers into first p...

Despite the cold temperatures outside, the forecast inside the Access Communications Centre on Saturday is calling for flying fluff. The Battlefords North Stars are set to host the Flin Flon Bombers for their annual Teddy Bear Toss, where the first goal will result in the ice being filled with teddy bears. Last season,...

The Viking Cup, an international hockey tournament, is making its return for the first time since 2006, and will feature a couple of North Stars. The tournament will be held in Camrose, AB, and along with the SJHL having a team, the rest of the field will include the hometown Augustana Vikings, SAIT Trojans, Midland Un...

The Battlefords North Stars have announced that hometown prospect Grady Hodgins has committed to the team for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Hodgins currently plays for the first place Regina Pat Canadians of the SMAAAHL. The 2008 born forward is scoring on a pace above a point-per-game with 28 points (16g, 12a) in 25 ga...

The cheer season kicked off on Dec. 6 with the Battle at the Border in Lloydminster, Alta. and the Aerial Cheer Athletics started positively sending a couple of teams to the competition. The U12 team Nova came in third place out of six teams and hit zero, while their U16 team eclipse exceeded their expectations and cam...

The Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association (SHSAA) basketball season kicked off recently and John Paul II Collegiate has already hosted their home tournament for the boys and girls Sr teams. The girls kicked off their season with the home tournament in the Amanda Cave Invitational Tournament and finished in seco...

Starting on Dec. 11, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks will be in Wilcox, Saskatchewan to take place in the Mandi Schwartz Memorial tournament which is the largest female tournament in Western Canada. The Sharks have high hopes heading into the tournament after winning the Calgary Firestarter Tournament earlier this...

Weyburn has been selected to host the 2028 Saskatchewan Summer Games, returning the multi-sport event to the southeast community for the first time since 2004. The Saskatchewan Games Council announced the decision Monday, saying the weeklong competition is expected to draw about 1,800 athletes, coaches and mission staf...

In the second game of a weekend series, the Weyburn Red Wings (17-7-1-1, 1st in Bunge Division) took the 5-2 win over the Battlefords North Stars (14-7-2-2, 2nd in Nutrien Division). The Red Wings came out quick in the first period, getting a power play goal early from Luke Dekay who was able to put it in from below th...

In a similar game to the night prior against the Estevan Bruins, the Battlefords North Stars (14-6-2-2, 2nd in Nutrien Division) took down the Weyburn Red Wings (16-7-1-1, 1st in Bunge Division) 5-3 after going into the third period with a lead then weathering the storm in the final frame. The North Stars got on the bo...

In their second straight win, the Battlefords North Stars (13-6-2-2, 2nd in Nutrien Division) got goals from five different players and won 5-3 over the Estevan Bruins (14-8-2-1, 2nd in Bunge Division). Not only did the North Stars have five different goalscorers, but they got a goal from all four lines which North Sta...

It's a busy weekend for the Battlefords North Stars, who play back-to-back-to-back games over the weekend for the first time this season. The North Stars are aiming for their sixth win in seven games when they host the Estevan Bruins tonight. In their last game, the North Stars won 2-1 in overtime against the Melville ...

Trevor Harris isn't done yet.With questions surrounding his future after winning the 2025 Grey Cup, the Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they have signed the 39-year-old quarterback to a one-year contract extension.He is coming off one of the best seasons in his 13-season CFL career, winning the 112th Grey Cup and be...

Battlefords North Stars forward Drew Williamson is in his first season with the team. Through the first couple months of the year, Williamson has 12 points (3g, 9a) in 21 games with the team. Williamson is from Wimborne, Alberta about 45 minutes south of Red Deer. When asked about the biggest difference he finds betwee...

Through the first four games of the season, the Meota Combines of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) hold a 3-1 record and sit in first place in the Eastern Conference. Their only loss came on the road against the Turtleford Tigers, which Aaron Cadrin said he felt the team didn't play its best game. He said ...

Throughout the first couple months of the season, the Battlefords AAA Stars sit at sixth place in the league with a 10-7-2-1 record. While the Stars have fallen in two of their last three games, they have been good in their last 10 games with a 7-2-0-1 record, tied for the third most wins in the league in that stretch....

The Battlefords North Stars (12-6-2-2, 2nd in Nutrien Division) got back in the win column with a 2-1 overtime win vs the Melville Millionaires (11-11-2-2, 3rd in Bunge Division). After losing a five game goal streak in Friday's game, Finlay Klippenstein netted the overtime winner.Millionaires captain Boston Harkness o...

The Battlefords North Stars fell flat at home against the Melville Millionaires in a 3-1 loss at home. The win for Melville was the second straight victory for the Millionaires. North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said there were a few factors leading to the loss. "I think the slow start, we let them come up and...

The Battlefords North Stars (11-5-2-2, 3rd in Nutrien Division) are looking for their fifth straight win tonight when they host the Melville Millionaires (10-11-1-2, 4th in Bunge Division). The North Stars took down the Humboldt Broncos 2-1 in their last game on Nov. 22, while the Millionaires are also coming off a 3-0...

There are plenty of pending free agents the Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to bring back - and a few of the players already locked in for 2026 have already begun their recruitment pitches."That started happening weeks ago," said defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr, who is signed through 2026. "We have a...

A new page in the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks history books has been written.Captain Danika Dureau did something no other player in franchise history had ever accomplished, becoming the first to eclipse the 100 career point mark, all in a Sharks uniform.The Merrimack College commit reached triple digits in her AAA...

Continuing the Battlefords North Stars player profile series is forward Finlay Klippenstein, who is red-hot right now with a five-game goal streak. Klippenstein is from British Columbia, having lived in Cowichan Valley, Duncan and Nanaimo. "I've kind of got a taste of all the island," said Klippenstein. The N...

Over the weekends of Nov. 14-15 and 21-22, John Paul II Collegiate hosted the 4A volleyball provincial championships. Both the boys and girls teams got to compete on their home court. The girls team fell in the semifinals to MJ Vanier but were able to take home the bronze medal on their home court against Meadow Lake 2...

The final weekend of high school volleyball provincials wrapped up on Saturday.The 4A schools competed in North Battleford.Meadow Lake finished on top after beating Moose Jaw Central in the final. Melfort took the bronze.The 3A tournament was held in Regina.Briercrest Christian finished first, followed by Regina Christ...

Kaeden Serpa stopped 49 of the 50 shots he faced for the Battlefords North Stars (11-5-2-2, 3rd in Nutrien Division) as the North Stars won 2-1 against the Humboldt Broncos (13-8-0-1, 2nd in Nutrien Division). Both teams took a pair of penalties in the first period, but neither team could capatalize on the powerplay. H...

The Montreal Carabins defeated the USask Huskies 30-16 in the 2025 Vanier Cup at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Carabins quarterback Pepe Gonzalez threw three touchdown passes and passed for 344 yards.Brandon Gourgon hauled in a 41-yard pass from Gonzalez in the second quarter to give the Carabins an 11-3 lead. ...