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North Stars aim for quick rebound versus Wings in Game 2

The Battlefords North Stars will look for a quick bounce-back Saturday night on home ice at the Access Communications Centre, when they play host to the Weyburn Red Wings for Game 2 of the teams' firs...

Mar 18, 2023

Ottawa to allow temporary Syrian, Turkish residents to stay longer after earthquake

TORONTO - The federal government says it will make it easier for temporary residents in Canada from Turkey and Syria to extend their stay in the country after a powerful earthquake struck their countr...

Mar 18, 2023

North Stars fall to Weyburn in series opener

The Battlefords North Stars fell 3-2 to Weyburn Friday night in the opening game of the teams' best-of-seven first round playoff series. Red Wings' goalie Dazza Mitchell led the way for his team betwe...

Mar 18, 2023

North Stars host Weyburn for Game 1 of Playoffs

Game 1 of the playoffs kicks off Friday for the Battlefords North Stars, as the team welcome the Weyburn Red Wings to town to open their first-round best-of-seven series.Team OutlookThe North Stars ar...

Mar 17, 2023

North Stars Allan recognized as SJHL Rookie of the Week

Battlefords North Stars forward Jackson Allan has been recognized for his standout play down the stretch of the regular season as the SJHL Rookie of the Week. Allan scored five points (all assists) in...

Mar 17, 2023

ACAC Men's Hockey Finals rich with North Stars alumni

There will be no shortage of Battlefords North Stars alumni taking to the ice this weekend, for the ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference) Men's Hockey Finals between the defending champion NAIT ...

Mar 16, 2023

N.B. local, Neave named PJHL Top Defenceman

The Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL) has announced their year-end awards for the 2022-23 season, with a familiar face around the Battlefords rinks among those taking home the hardware.North Battlef...

Mar 15, 2023

Stars' Fab Four make history atop league scoring leaders

It's been a season to remember in many respects for the Battlefords North Stars, but among their most eye-grabbing statistics may just be the quartet of names atop the league scoring leaders.With the ...

Mar 15, 2023

North Stars first-round schedule set versus Red Wings

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced its playoff schedule for the opening round of the 2023 postseason.As the #1 seed overall, the Battlefords North Stars (38-5-2-1) will open th...

Mar 14, 2023

Meota Combines repeat as SPHL Champions

For the second year in a row, the Meota Combines are on top of the senior hockey heap, claiming their second consecutive Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) championship over the weekend, with a...

Mar 14, 2023