Events

North Stars Richey commits to Marian University

It has been a whirlwind of a last year for 20-year-old Mason Richey. From playing senior men's hockey last fall near his hometown in Terrance, B.C., to moving to Saskatchewan to join the North Stars t...

Jan 22, 2021

Local AAA teams react to season postponement

The local AAA hockey program in the Battlefords received some tough news Thursday, as it was announced both the male and female Sask. U18 AAA leagues would be postponing their seasons indefinitely. Th...

Jan 22, 2021

North Stars highlight hockey at grassroots level

The Battlefords North Stars and Tim Hortons have partnered together to shine a light on youth hockey in the community.Together they have invited hockey parents and families to submit a photo of their ...

Jan 21, 2021

Lloyd Ex cancels Showcase

Showcase 2021 at the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association (Lloyd Ex) is postponed for the second straight year.The association's board of directors and staff announced the decision Wednesd...

Jan 21, 2021

Local sports bars happy to provide night out for fans

From NFL playoffs to the beginning of a new NHL season, professional sports are back and in full swing to kick off 2021.And while capacity limits on bars and restaurants across the province remain res...

Jan 20, 2021

Local library offers social outlet for community

The North Battleford Public Library is doing what it can to offer a social connection for residents amidst the ongoing pandemic.Since reopening its doors in mid-September, the library has seen its num...

Jan 19, 2021

Documents show Biden plans Day 1 order nixing Keystone XL

WASHINGTON - One of Joe Biden's first actions once he becomes U.S. president Wednesday will be to slam the door yet again on Canada's politically fraught Keystone XL pipeline expansion, transition doc...

Jan 17, 2021

SaskPower responded to over 72,000 calls for service following outages from Wednesday's storm

Wednesday evening's wild weather resulted in many downed trees and power lines across the province, including some spots in the Battlefords area where winds gusted to 93 km/h.SaskPower Media Relations...

Jan 15, 2021

SJHL/North Stars remain hopeful for return this season

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced they remain committed to their effort to complete the 2020-21 hockey season.The announcement comes just days after the provincial government'...

Jan 15, 2021

SJHL to receive $1 million in provincial funding

"It's a great day for the SJHL, and a great day for the Battlefords North Stars."That's from North Stars President and Governor Shandon Reichert, after the provincial government announced $1 million i...

Jan 15, 2021