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Stars bounce back with 7-4 win in Humboldt
After scoring just 10 goals over their last six games heading into play, the proverbial offensive dam finally burst for the Battlefords North Stars Tuesday night, as the team exploded for a 7-4 victor...
Dec 18, 2019 Six different players scored for the Stars in their 7-4 win over the rival Broncos in Humboldt Tuesday, while netminder, Parker Rey turned in a 40-save performance to provide the backbone for the team on their way to victory on the night. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars head to Humboldt for divisional showdown with Broncos
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Tuesday night in Humboldt for their first of a back-to-back, home-and-home set this week against the division-rival Broncos. Tuesday's matchup will be just...
Dec 17, 2019 Stars’ forward, Rylan Nivon will lead a hungry North Stars' offence into play Tuesday, as the team will look to bounce back from Saturday’s 10-1 loss to Flin Flon. Nivon has been a catalyst for the group all season, sitting second in team scoring with 10 goals, 36 points this season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Weekend toy run helps Children's Hospital
A special convoy has delivered hundreds of toys for children at the Jim Pattison Children's hospital in Saskatoon.Saturday night's event was organized by Jeep Saskatchewan, which raised over $2,000 th...
Dec 16, 2019 (Submitted photo/Kara Thorpe)
Bombers explode for double digits, defeat Stars 10-1 in NB
Following an intense back and forth showdown Friday between the two sides, the Flin Flon Bombers bounced back from their 3-2 defeat, to explode for 10 at the NB Civic Centre, defeating the Battlefords...
Dec 14, 2019 It was a frustrating night at the Civic Centre for the Battlefords North Stars Saturday. Although in the grand scheme, the Bombers’ victory settles the proverbial score, as the Stars defeated Flin Flon 10-3 in the opening matchup of the season-series, back on Sept. 24. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
P.A. hosts NSTA Fur Table
Trappers from all over the North were in Prince Albert on Saturday for the Northern Saskatchewan Trappers Association (NSTA) Fur Table.Five buyers were on location looking to make purchases and organi...
Dec 14, 2019 A potential buyer takes a look at a few skins at the NSTA Fur Table in Prince Albert. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
North Stars look for weekend sweep in round two vs. Bombers
Following a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Flin Flon Bombers Friday night at the Civic Centre, the Battlefords North Stars will return to their home barn for round two against the Bombers Saturday, lo...
Dec 14, 2019 Pictured here: Stars’ forward, Rylan Nivon (#23) battles for space in front with Bombers’ blue liner, Dane Hirst (#16). The weekend double-header between the Battlefords North Stars and Flin Flon Bombers has brought with it a playoff like intensity that should only continue Saturday evening at the Civic Centre. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars snap skid, bounce back with 3-2 win over Bombers
The Battlefords North Stars snapped their four-game losing skid in style Friday, rebounding for a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Flin Flon Bombers at the Civic Centre. For the Stars, the win serves as...
Dec 14, 2019 Stars’ teammates congratulate goaltender Austin Schwab, following the 18-year-old’s 35 save performance Friday to backstop his team to victory, 3-2 over the Flin Flon Bombers. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars welcome Bombers to town as league’s top two teams collide
After nearly a full week since their last game, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action Friday night against the Flin Flon Bombers at the Civic Centre. The first of back-to-back meetings thi...
Dec 13, 2019 Friday’s showdown at the Civic Centre will feature a number of prominent matchups, as the high-flying Bombers, led by Alec Malo and company will battle it out with a stalwart Stars’ defence, captained by Matthew Fletcher. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
NBCHS junior basketball teams look to stay hot at home tournament this weekend
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) junior basketball teams are hosting their annual joint tournament ahead of the Christmas holidays, this weekend at the high school gymnasium. Fea...
Dec 12, 2019 This weekend’s tournament at North Battleford Comprehensive High School will serve as the school’s final basketball action ahead of the Christmas break. The season will resume in early January. (ID 31252151 © Viorel Dudau | Dreamstime.com)
Two new groups performing this year at NBCK Band's Christmas concert
Battleford residents who are looking for a little holiday cheer this weekend can catch an afternoon of Christmas music at the North Battleford City Kinsmen (NBCK) Band hall on Sunday.The NBCK Band's B...
Dec 12, 2019 NBCK Band's Christmas show this Sunday December 15. (File photo/BattlefordsNOW staff)