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Stars fall 5-3 to Broncos in Humboldt, as rivals split weekend series
The Battlefords North Stars fell 5-3 to the Humboldt Broncos, Saturday night in Humboldt. Logan Foster, Tristian Shewchuk and Karter McNarland led the way for the homeside with a goal and an assist ea...
Feb 02, 2020 The North Stars and Broncos split their weekend home-and-home series with a win apiece, each picking up a victory in their home rink. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars look for repeat performance in Round 2 of weekend series with Broncos
Following a 5-2 thrashing of the Humboldt Broncos at the Civic Centre Friday, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action Saturday night in Humboldt, for the back-half of the teams' home-and-hom...
Feb 01, 2020 Stars forward, Ben Hiltz picked up a goal and three points in the third period Friday, to help lead the Battlefords to a convincing 5-2 win over the Broncos in North Battleford. Hiltz and his North Stars' teammates will be looking for continued success Saturday, as the scene shifts to Humboldt. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Hiltz leads way on milestone night, as Stars top Broncos for seventh straight
Friday night at the Civic Centre was one North Stars' forward, Ben Hiltz will likely not soon forget. Playing in his 200th career Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) game, Hiltz picked up the gam...
Feb 01, 2020 Stars’ forward, Ben Hiltz is swarmed by young North Stars' fans as he leaves the ice following a three-point outing against the Broncos, Friday. The performance earned the Weyburn, SK., product First Star honours in his 200th career game. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Northeast community looking to spark discussion on amalgamation at SUMA convention
The Town of Nipawin is looking to get a discussion going about further cooperation between local governments.The town is bringing a motion to the floor of the upcoming Saskatchewan Urban Municipalitie...
Jan 31, 2020 The Town of Nipawin is bringing a motion to the floor at the upcoming SUMA convention. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Member of Onion Lake Cree Nation appointed as provincial court judge
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the appointment of Lua Gibb as a judge to the Provincial Court in Saskatoon."It's an honour to appoint Ms. Gibb, a member of the Onion Lake Cree Nation, to...
Jan 31, 2020 Lua Gibb appointed judge for Provincial Court (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
RCMP seeking missing Blaine Lake man
Blaine Lake RCMP are requesting the public's help in locating 40-year-old, Shaun Woytiuk.Blaine Lake RCMP were asked to complete a wellness check on Woytiuk on Tuesday after the complainant had not se...
Jan 31, 2020 (file photo/battlefordsNOW)
North Stars eye seventh straight, as Broncos come to town
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday for the first time this week, as the team will welcome the rival Humboldt Broncos to town at the Civic Centre.Friday's showdown will mark the fourth...
Jan 31, 2020 Blue liner, Liam Antoniuk and his North Stars’ teammates will return to action Friday at the Civic Centre, for their first of what will be a home-and-home with the rival Broncos this weekend. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative
Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative brings together Indigenous innovators and mentors to further develop Indigenous-led housing ideasThe Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, rec...
Jan 31, 2020
Stiffer penalties hope to curb distracted driving
Driving while distracted is not only dangerous, but starting Feb. 1 it will also be very costly.The penalties for distracted driving in the province are going up at the beginning of February, which is...
Jan 30, 2020 Penalties set to increase Feb. 1. (Government of Saskatchewan handout)
Lac La Ronge Winter Festival
The 2020 Lac La Ronge Winter Festival, Northern Saskatchewan's Premiere Winter Event will be ready to go from February 28-March 8!There are many activities each day for all interest groups.
Jan 30, 2020