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North Stars return home for first showdown with Hounds

The Battlefords North Stars will return to action Tuesday in North Battleford, as the team will welcome the rival, Notre Dame Hounds to town for the first time this season.The North Stars (1-0-1) are ...

Sep 28, 2021

Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative Tests Required Broadly October 1, 2021

Effective Friday, October 1, 2021, proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result will be required in Saskatchewan for public access to a range of businesses, event venues, as well as for all...

Sep 28, 2021

City highlights Truth and Reconciliation Day activities taking place

The City of North Battleford announced a number of activities that will be held in the community on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30 to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Mayor David Gillan ...

Sep 28, 2021

Freberg officially appointed Saskatchewan’s first chief firearms officer

Saskatchewan is taking a bit more control over gun laws.The province has appointed Robert Freberg as its first chief firearms officer (CFO); the federal government previously appointed the Saskatchewa...

Sep 27, 2021

EMBM school moving to remote learning due to COVID-19 cases

cole Monseigneur Blaise Morand (EMBM) is temporarily moving to remote learning due to increased positive COVID-19 case numbers at the school. A Sept. 26 letter to parents and caregivers from Light of ...

Sep 27, 2021

Still in Shock over Rider Win

I'm still in shock.It was an amazing 31-24 win by the Riders over BC Friday night which gave them sole possession of second place, but it was the way the Riders did it that was incredible.While the BC...

Sep 27, 2021

North Stars fall 5-4 in OT thriller in Kindersley

The Battlefords North Stars fell 5-4 in overtime to the Kindersley Klippers Saturday in Kindersley. Rookie forward, Emmett Wurst had two goals for the Stars in the loss, while fellow first-year Holden...

Sep 26, 2021

North Stars travel to Kindersley as rivalry weekend continues

Coming off a 3-1 victory over the Klippers in their home opener Friday, the Battlefords North Stars will travel to Kindersley Saturday for the back-half of the teams' home-and-home to start the season...

Sep 25, 2021

Wurst, Walters cash in for career firsts as North Stars take season opener in NB

It was all smiles and celebration Friday night at the Access Communications Centre, as the Battlefords North Stars took their regular season opener, 3-1 over the Kindersley Klippers.Forwards Emmett Wu...

Sep 25, 2021

Pop up vaccination clinics coming up in Battlefords

A number of COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be available in the Battlefords area to meet the increased demand, with the province's vaccination requirements coming next month.The Saskatchewan Health ...

Sep 24, 2021