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Special teams the difference in North Stars' 5-3 loss to Klippers

Despite firing 48 shots at the opposition goal - including 21 in the first period alone - the Battlefords North Stars fell 5-3 to the division rival Klippers, Saturday night in Kindersley. While domin...

Sep 24, 2023

North Stars head to Kindersley for second night of back-to-back

Coming off a 4-0 win in their home opener Friday, the Battlefords North Stars (1-0-0-0) return to action Saturday night in Kindersley, for the second game of their back-to-back with the Klippers (0-1-...

Sep 23, 2023

Ride for Refuge raises nearly $50K for mental health services in Prince Albert

People of all ages gathered at the Alfred Jenkins Fieldhouse in Prince Albert on Saturday morning to participate in the annual Ride for Refuge fundraiser. Participants had the option to either walk 2....

Sep 23, 2023

Prince Albert weightlifter muscles his way to Top 10 finish at International competition

Prince Albert's Brett Sather is feeling really good about his recent performance at the North American Weightlifting Championship.The 22-year-old finished first in his session and seventh overall in h...

Sep 23, 2023

Hawco leads way with shutout in debut as Stars blank Klippers 4-0

It was a night to remember for first-year netminder Joey Hawco Friday, as the not-yet 18-year-old stopped all 29 shots he faced to earn a shutout in his SJHL debut donning the Battlefords North Stars'...

Sep 23, 2023

Winter shelter likely to re-open mid-October as homeless numbers double

Stepping Stones shelter has plans to re-open on Oct. 15 at its location at the Exhibition Grounds but it's already projected to not have enough beds. Those who work in social housing estimate that Pri...

Sep 22, 2023

Burnstick to headline national Day for Truth and Reconciliation events in La Ronge

Residents of the tri-communities are in for a special treat for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre obtained federal funding to offer a day ...

Sep 22, 2023

New faces and returning acts set to grace the stage at Tapestrama

The organizers of Prince Albert's biggest cultural festival are hoping for a greater turnout this year than in 2022.On Sept. 23 and 24, the Tapestrama Cultural Festival returns to the city and will ta...

Sep 22, 2023

U15 AA Sharks announce roster, prepare for expanded league in 2023-24

The Northwest Sharks U15 AA team will be navigating new waters this fall, when the 2023-24 hockey season begins. The Sask Female U15 AA Hockey League has expanded from eight teams last year to 12 this...

Sep 22, 2023

More Doctors Set Up Practice In Saskatchewan

Sixteen new physicians began practicing in rural Saskatchewan this summer after completing the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program in June.There are currently 283 ...

Sep 22, 2023