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Stars blank Bombers 3-0 in series opener
The Battlefords North Stars kicked off their postseason by defeating the Flin Flon Bombers 3-0 Friday night at the Civic Centre to take a 1-0 lead in the teams' quarterfinal best-of-seven series. Flin...
Mar 15, 2019 Stars’ goalie Joel Grzybowski was excellent all game, stopping all 37 shots he faced Friday night to earn his first-career SJHL postseason shutout. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
The state of curling in Saskatchewan: The Silvernagle effect
Yesterday, we took a look at the Biggar Curling Club and the struggles they've been going through in keeping the curling club afloat. Today, we speak more about the struggles from the perspective of R...
Mar 15, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars ready for Bombers in Game 1 as playoffs begin
The Battlefords North Stars kick off game one of their quarter-final matchup against the Flin Flon Bombers at home tonight at the NB Civic Centre. The North Stars finished the regular season with a 35...
Mar 15, 2019 Stars' forward, MacGregor Sinclair, and Bombers' forward Brandson Hein, pictured here, will play pivotal roles for their team in a star-studded showdown between the North Stars and Bombers in Round 1. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
The state of curling in Saskatchewan: A Biggar problem than expected
Yesterday, we took a look at the game of curling from the elite level, and CurlSask's stance on how the game is growing in part one of a three-part series. Today, we're going to look at the hot bed of...
Mar 14, 2019 (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Allan skating rink to be renamed after late Humboldt Broncos captain
The late captain of the Humboldt Broncos, Logan Schatz will be honoured this Saturday in his home community of Allan. The town will hold a dedication ceremony for the Logan Schatz Memorial Arena in th...
Mar 13, 2019 (Facebook/Town of Allan)
Orcas see success at provincials in Moose Jaw
It was a weekend to get the feet wet for young competitors. The Battlefords Orcas Swim Club participated in the A Provincials over the past weekend, taking five swimmers. The team finished nine of 12 ...
Mar 12, 2019 Four of the five swimmers that competed in Moose Jaw over the weekend. (L-R) Jael Basaraba, Rowan Tkatchuk, Hannah Kopp, Eve Harrington, (absent Sienna Sommerfeld) (submitted photo/John Mcleod)
SARM President expects 'lively discussion' at convention
Delegates attending this week's Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) convention in Saskatoon are hoping for more details on some big issues affecting the province.SARM president Ray...
Mar 12, 2019 SARM President Ray Orb speaks in Regina on Dec. 4, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Oborowsky's late tally leads Beaver Blues to 6-5 win in league final
It took until the 17-minute mark of the third period, but the Battleford Beaver Blues took home the win in game one of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League Final 6-5 over the Edam 3 Stars. Blake Obo...
Mar 10, 2019 The Beaver Blues took a 1-0 series lead with a 6-5 win over Edam (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff) : Brady Lang
Over 170 of P.A. and region's finest four-legged friends strut their stuff
The Prince Albert Exhibition Centre went to the dogs Saturday.The Prince Albert Kennel and Obedience Club welcomed 175 dogs to town to take part in their dog show. The local kennel club usually hosts ...
Mar 09, 2019 Over 170 dogs were shown to the judges Saturday at the P.A. Exhibition Centre (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Getting off the pot and getting tested
An uncomfortable topic, but a necessary one. That's the idea behind March's Colorectal Cancer Awareness month.Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Canada and affects more ...
Mar 08, 2019 (submitted photo/Sask. Cancer Agency)