The Battlefords Sharks have cruised through their first two games at the Calgary Firestarter tournament. On Thursday, they defeated the Rocky Mountain Raiders 6-1, led by Brooke Weber's four-goal performance. They followed that with a 4-1 victory over the Southern Alberta Hockey Academy (SAHA), when Julia Poole scored ...

After falling to Kindersley in their season opener, the John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders football team bounced back in a big way with a 74-14 home win over the Meadow Lake Spartans. "The game went really well," Crusaders head coach Kevin Pinno said. "We were able to lean into the strengths of our team r...

A North Battleford athlete is making a gradual switch from the running track to the ice track. Keira Van Nortwick crossed the stage at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) earlier this year and won the senior girls aggregate award in track and field at the 2026 Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Associati...

Pímōcíkīw - Pitõkàhēw Those words translate from Cree to English as "He shoots. He scores." Thunderchild First Nation radio host Vince Natomagan said them many times while providing play-by-play commentary for the preseason game between the Battlefords North Stars and the Lloydm...

Just one season after the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks sent seven graduating players to play hockey at the post-secondary level, two more players have already committed for future seasons. Along with Savannah Mucha, who committed to the University of Maine for 2027-28, the Sharks recently announced that Brooke Webe...

The Battlefords made history at the end of August as athletes from across Canada gathered for Saskatchewan's first-ever national disc golf championship.The National Amateur Disc Golf Tour (NADGT) Canada National Championship was held Aug. 29 and 30 at the Riverview Disc Golf Course in Battleford, attracting roughly 50 ...

A season after finishing one goal shy of their first appearance at nationals, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks are ready to get back in the saddle at the Calgary Firestarter, one of the premier tournaments in girls hockey, running Sept. 10 to 13. The Sharks won the tournament last year to kick off the season. While...

With training camp complete and their first preseason game in the books, the Battlefords North Stars are looking ahead as they work to finalize their roster. "It was good," North Stars head coach and general manager Connor Logan said of camp. "A lot of evaluation taking place and just seeing where guys a...

With the 2026-27 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season approaching, the Battlefords North Stars have been working throughout the off-season to prepare. From securing sponsorships and planning community events to ordering new jerseys and off-ice equipment, the North Stars have covered their bases ahead of the upcomin...

In his first season with the Saskatoon Berries, Battleford-born left-handed pitcher Brody Wrench can call himself a Western Canadian Baseball League champion. "It was a really special season. The guys really came together and Saskatoon supported us so well all season. It made the whole experience amazing, and it w...

A respected veteran, famed boxer and a key member of the organizing committee for Back-to-Batoche will be laid to rest this week.Claude Petit died on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the age of 90. His wake service and funeral are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation Veterans Memorial Hall...

Two players from the Battlefords Sharks swapped skates for running shoes earlier last week.Former Sharks Sarah McNabb and Ayden Kehrig were in Calgary for the national ball hockey championships with the Saskatchewan Sabers. The Sabers fell 2-1 to Newfoundland United in the quarterfinals, but it was still a valuable exp...

Some of Saskatchewan's top baseball figures were enshrined in history Saturday as the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum welcomed its 2026 induction class, honouring 11 individuals, three teams and one family.Dr. Craig Weran, who grew up playing baseball in the Battlefords before his career took him across N...

It was a historical first for the North Battleford's Northwest Territorial Days fair on Friday.The beloved summer event hosted an Indian Relay championship for the first time, with Mistawasis First Nation's White Lightning Express topping a field of 19 teams. They finished ahead of host Northern Sky Relay, KL Stables a...

The Indian Relay championship heats at Northwest Territorial Days in North Battleford begin Friday night at 6 p.m. Preliminary heats were held Thursday evening to determine the championship field. The first race will be the fourth consolation final, featuring teams that placed fifth in their preliminary heats: TK Farri...

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's annual induction ceremony takes place Aug. 15, with events planned throughout Battleford before an evening dinner and ceremony at the Alex Dillabough Centre. Museum tours will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., giving visitors a chance to learn about this year's inductees an...

Driven by a desire for success not only for himself, but for his community, Cole Sanderson stands among the most decorated wrestlers Saskatchewan has ever produced. From Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Sanderson began his wrestling journey as a high school student in Prince Albert, and quickly became a regional, provincial...

A pair of Battlefords Sharks players had the opportunity to travel to Richmond, B.C., in early August to participate in Hockey Canada's national women's under-18 selection camp. Forward Brooke Weber and defenceman Savannah Mucha were the first Sharks players in franchise history to try out for Canada's U18 squad."...

A Prince Albert woman was victorious in the 45th annual Frank Dunn Triathlon held Sunday in Waskesiu. Anne Marie Charles of Prince Albert won the women's event with a time of 3:07:20. On the men's side, Melfort competitor Curtis Glanville took home the trophy with a time of 2:45:47. Organizers said 42 teams and 125 in...

The Battlefords North Stars have added to their blue line for the 2026-27 campaign, signing 2008-born defenceman Ethan Unger. "I'm super excited to meet all the people. I heard it's a great hockey town," Unger said. "I'm just really excited to get going and start the season." Unger played for the Po...

Despite falling short of a fourth consecutive North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) title, the North Battleford Beavers senior baseball team is bringing home some hardware after winning the senior AA Tier 2 provincial championship in Saltcoats. After finishing the round robin with a 4-0 record, the Beavers d...

The Battlefords North Stars have named the last of their leadership group for the 2026-27 SJHL season. North Stars forward Raiden Zacharias has been named an assistant captain, joining fellow assistants Owen Nelson and Finlay Klippenstein, and captain Owen Dyck. Zacharias was acquired by the North Stars from the Melvil...

For the first time since 2022, the North Battleford Beavers are not kings of North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL). Instead, the Unity Cardinals took their crown in a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday in North Battleford, which saw the redbirds prevail 4-0 to capture their second league title. Conner Ralsto...

The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League champion will be crowned Wednesday night. A winner-take-all Game 3 will be played at Beaver Lions Stadium in North Battleford between the North Battleford Beavers and Unity Cardinals. First pitch is set for 7:30 p.m. The Cardinals won Game 1, 4-1, in North Battleford on July...

With the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony approaching on Aug. 15, the Hall of Fame has released additional information on each inductee.INDIVIDUAL CATEGORYGeorge Dimas - Regina, SKDimas played baseball from age 10 to 40 as a pitcher, shortstop, centre-fielder and outfielder. He played Little League...

Two Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks have made franchise history. Forward Brooke Weber and defenceman Savannah Mucha have been invited to Hockey Canada's 2026-27 summer selection camp, where they will compete for an opportunity to play for Canada's women's U18 team. "It's phenomenal," said Sharks coach Nolan ...

The Volleyball Canada Cup took place July 21 to 26 in Regina. While most participating teams were provincial squads, this year's tournament was the first to include a First Nations team, made up of Indigenous athletes from across Canada. Two Saskatchewan athletes on the All Nations team were 18-year-olds Mia Peyachew o...

A week that began with uncertainty ended with a national championship for North Battleford's Jadyn Bugg and Team Sask 17U Green Selects at the 2026 Canada Cup. For the 17-year-old team captain, simply competing was the initial goal. "We really don't know what our skill level was going to be compared to the teams t...