Tag Archives: Community

Stars, Broncos to wrap season series with final showdown in NB
It's rivalry night at the Access Communications Centre Saturday, as the Battlefords North Stars will wrap their season series with the division-leading, Humboldt Broncos.Two of the top four teams in t...
Feb 26, 2022

Sask. Indigenous hockey player Ethan Bear speaks out on racism in new documentary
Indigenous hockey player Ethan Bear, who hails from the Ochapowace First Nation in Saskatchewan, is speaking out about racism in hockey.The Carolina Hurricanes defenceman talks about his experiences i...
Feb 26, 2022

Battlefords local Florence named Stars SJHL Community Ambassador
It wasn't that long ago Zane Florence was sitting in the crowd at the North Battleford Civic Centre with family, dreaming of one day becoming a Battlefords North Star.Now in his first full season of j...
Feb 25, 2022

Remembering North Battleford legend and Hockey HOFer Emile Francis
The Cat, Coach, or Emile.Regardless of which name people knew him by, there was hardly a person who crossed paths with Hockey Hall of Famer and North Battleford sports icon Emile Francis who didn't so...
Feb 25, 2022

Faster internet coming to Macklin in Mar
Surfing the web is going to get easier in the Town of Macklin this spring.Access Communications Co-operative announced Thursday that faster internet speeds are coming to both Macklin and Shaunavon, SK...
Feb 25, 2022

New dates announced for Sask. Winter Games
An announcement Thursday from the Saskatchewan Games Council and the Regina Host Organizing Committee will likely restore a smile to the faces of hundreds of heartbroken young athletes in the province...
Feb 24, 2022

Help wanted: SARM seeks crime fighting volunteers
They won't necessarily be wearing a cape or possess any super human powers, but the group that represents Saskatchewan's rural municipalities believes dedicated volunteers can help put a dent in prope...
Feb 24, 2022

Saskatchewan Announces $2.2 million for Training Voucher Program
The Government of Saskatchewan announced $2.2 million in funding to help individuals train and re-enter the labour force with new marketable skills. The funding will be provided through the Training V...
Feb 24, 2022

Liability, enforcement among concerns during City masks vote
The debate over continuing mask restrictions was a spirited one at North Battleford City Council, but moving forward, both Council and Administration will be following the province's lead.The 5-2 vote...
Feb 24, 2022

Stars top Wings 4-1 for third straight
The Battlefords North Stars completed their back-to-back sweep of Weyburn Wednesday, with a 4-1 win over the Red Wings in North Battleford.Stars forward, Dylan Esau continued his tear of late, leading...
Feb 24, 2022