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Battlefords local, Lavallee commits to Lakeland College

North Battleford's Mya Lavallee is headed to Lakeland College for the next chapter in her volleyball journey.Lavallee has committed to the Lakeland Rustlers volleyball program for the fall of 2023, fu...

Feb 28, 2023

Stars standout, Bell joins exclusive club with 50-goal season

It has been a season for the ages for Battlefords North Stars forward Kian Bell, who scored his 50th goal of the season over the weekend, to join rarified air within the team history books.Just the si...

Feb 28, 2023

Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent, who starred in 'Away From Her,' has died at 92

Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent has died at the age of 92, his friend actor Mark Critch has confirmed in a phone interview with The Canadian Press. The Newfoundland native has been a household name in C...

Feb 26, 2023

Ukrainians welcomed in workplace, but still finding jobs below their qualifications

Viacheslav Samsonenko would need at least two years of experience to work as a professional engineer in Canada. So, like many newcomers, he signed up for a job below his qualifications and is working ...

Feb 26, 2023

Stars take fourth straight with 6-2 win over Hounds

The Battlefords North Stars topped Notre Dame 6-2 Saturday night, to sweep their parent/billet weekend for friends and family in attendance, and win their fourth straight.Coming just a night after a m...

Feb 26, 2023

North Stars host Hounds in search of fourth straight

The Battlefords North Stars return to action Saturday night on home ice, as they welcome the Notre Dame Hounds to town. The North Stars (43-4-2-1) enter play winners of three-straight, having outscore...

Feb 25, 2023

Historic day for Sask. gymnast at Canada Games

What's better than winning one medal at the Canada Winter Games?How about winning gold, silver and bronze all in the same day?That's what gymnast Rylee Miller of Saskatoon did on Friday in P.E.I., mak...

Feb 25, 2023

Bell hits 50, Southgate nets hat trick in milestone night for Stars

It was a night of many milestones for the Battlefords North Stars Friday, on their way to officially clinching first place overall in the league standings with a 9-2 win over Melville, in North Battle...

Feb 25, 2023

Immigration Resource Centre hosts borscht and perogy making night

Onions, potatoes, carrots, bacon and a boisterous group of budding foodies. It was a fun night for those taking part in the Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre's Cultural Cooking Class at the Don ...

Feb 24, 2023

North Stars host Melville to open parent/billet weekend

The Battlefords North Stars return to home ice Friday, for their first of back-to-backs at the ACC this weekend, in what will be their final weekend homestand of the regular season. The North Stars (4...

Feb 24, 2023