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NBCHS Vikings senior boys cap volleyball season at Regionals
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings senior boys volleyball team capped off their season over the long weekend at Regionals in Prince Albert. The Vikings senior boys wrapped ...
Nov 12, 2019 The NBCHS senior boys Vikings put up a fight at Regionals over the long weekend, to close out their season this year offering all kinds of promise for what's to come in the future. (submitted photo/Shawna Sturk)
North Battleford veteran Duhaime devoted his life to service
He started with a goal to try new experiences and get things done. And, that's what he did. North Battleford Second World War Veteran Elzear "Shorty" Duhaime gave a lot for his country. He died Nov. 8...
Nov 12, 2019 Second World War Veteran Elzear "Shorty" Duhaime died Nov. 8 at the age of 95. A funeral will be held for him Nov. 15. (submitted photo/Alan Duhaime)
JPII senior girls volleyball team takes silver at regionals
The John Paul II Collegiate senior girls volleyball team finished with a silver medal at the 4A Regionals in Humboldt over the weekend.Coach Vic Stynsky said the girls played great throughout the week...
Nov 12, 2019 JPII Senior Girls Volleyball Team (supplied photo/Roxanne Stynsky)
North Stars named top team in country, take number one spot in weekly CJHL rankings
The Battlefords North Stars are the top-ranked team in the country, according to the new Canadian Junior Hockey league (CJHL) rankings, out this week. The Stars are currently riding a 15-game winning ...
Nov 12, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars have had a season for the books this year, going 22-1 through their opening 23 games to claim top spot in the CJHL rankings. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
NB community comes together to honour local veterans
It was an emotional day for many families and veterans themselves attending the Remembrance Day ceremony in North Battleford Monday.The service organized by The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70, one of...
Nov 11, 2019 Second World War Veteran Robert Edward Smith, 97, left, at the North Battleford Remembrance Day ceremony at John Paul II Collegiate on Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff
Stars soar to 15th straight win in 5-1 grounding of Hawks
The Battlefords North Stars claimed their 15th straight win Saturday night, as the team defeated the Nipawin Hawks 5-1 at Centennial Arena to improve to 22-1 on the season. Austin Becker (one goal, tw...
Nov 10, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars are enjoying a season for the books this year, as the team recorded their 15th straight win and 22nd victory in 23 games this year Saturday night in Nipawin. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars enter Nipawin looking to keep streak alive versus Hawks
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Saturday night having won 14-straight contests, looking to make it 15 against a hungry Nipawin Hawks team in Nipawin. The Battlefords enter the evening fir...
Nov 09, 2019 Saturday’s matchup between the North Stars and Hawks should be a thriller if the season-series thus far is any indication. The Stars have come back to win each of the three prior meetings between the two sides in dramatic fashion, by just a single goal. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Warman man brings home black widow spider after grocery shopping trip
Calvin Bruneau arrived home from a grocery shopping trip with a little more than he asked for last week.Bruneau emptied his groceries to find a black widow spider at his Warman house after shopping at...
Nov 09, 2019 A photo of the eight-legged critter that Calvin Bruneau discovered after a grocery shopping trip. (Amanda Bruneau/Facebook)
Rural residents encouraged to sign up to join new Rural Crime Watch group
Concerned citizens in rural areas North of the Battlefords are being encouraged to join a Rural Crime Watch group being formed for the area.They can sign up at any of the partnering area municipalitie...
Nov 09, 2019 There is a call out for people to sign up to join a Rural Crime Watch group being formed for the area North of the Battlefords. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars blank Mustangs 3-0 to win 14th straight
The Battlefords North Stars stayed scorching hot Friday, as the team shut out the Melfort Mustangs, 3-0 to claim their 14th straight win. The victory marks the Stars' second consecutive shutout win, a...
Nov 09, 2019 North Stars’ teammates gather around to congratulate goaltender, Adam Dmyterko (#35) on his second shutout of the season following the Stars' 3-0 victory over the Mustangs Friday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)