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North Stars kick off three-game swing in Weyburn

The Battlefords North Stars return to play Thursday night in Weyburn, to kick off their first three-in-three road swing of the season, through southern Saskatchewan.The North Stars (6-5-0-1) enter pla...

Oct 26, 2023

Hafford Vikings to host Hanley for quarter-finals showdown this weekend

Coming off another regular season for the books with a conference-best 6-0 record, the Hafford Vikings football team is gearing up for this weekend's return to the playoffs as the team officially begi...

Oct 26, 2023

City adopts late evening alley curfew bylaw to increase safety

North Battleford city council wants to keep people with ill intent out of the community's alleyways after dark. At their meeting this week, council passed third reading of the Late Evening Alley Acces...

Oct 25, 2023

NBCHS Vikings ready for championship game this weekend

When it comes to football, there's nothing more exciting than a championship game... except when that game is played on the home gridiron. That is the situation for the North Battleford Comprehensive ...

Oct 25, 2023

Defending SJHL MVP makes return to North Stars

The Battlefords North Stars made headlines across the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Tuesday, with the announcement of the return of 2023 SJHL MVP, Top Scorer, and Player of the Year, Kian Bell. Be...

Oct 25, 2023

North Stars' Maric named SJHL Goalie of the Week

Coming off a standout performance this weekend that saw him stop 75 of 77 total shots to lead his team to a weekend split with the division rival Humboldt Broncos, Battlefords North Stars goaltender J...

Oct 24, 2023

U of S researcher visits local libraries for bat study

A University of Saskatchewan (U of S) researcher was in Meadow Lake and North Battleford yesterday to give a talk about bats in communities across the province.Lauren MacDonald, research and outreach ...

Oct 24, 2023

Battlefords local, Sheppard reflects on selection to Bruins 'Historic 100'

In celebration of their 100th anniversary season, the Boston Bruins recently announced a list of the 100 most legendary players in franchise history, with one name in particular standing out to hockey...

Oct 24, 2023

Congratulations to our 2023 Northern Saskatchewan Scholarship Recipients!

Cameco is pleased to announce that thirty northern students are the recipients of the Cameco Northern Saskatchewan Scholarship for 2023 - a record-breaking amount of scholarships awarded. This scholar...

Oct 24, 2023

Tatchell Family to be inducted into Battlefords' Business Hall of Fame

It will be a proud day for The Tatchell Family as they will be inducted into the Business Hall of Fame at this year's Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards gala. The Battlefords and District C...

Oct 23, 2023