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Rehab contract sparks fresh battle between veterans and the Liberal government
OTTAWA - A multimillion-dollar contract between Ottawa and a private company around the provision of mental and physical health services for veterans is sparking a new fight between the Liberal govern...
Feb 12, 2023

Federal watchdogs, MPs slam corrections officials on treatment of prisoners
OTTAWA - Federal watchdogs and members of Parliament are pressing Canada's top corrections officials to improve conditions for Black and Indigenous offenders who are serving time in federal prisons. T...
Feb 11, 2023

Kesslering scores four to lead Stars to victory on milestone night
It was a night that couldn't have been scripted better if it was a movie, and one Battlefords North Stars forward Steven Kesslering will never forget.Suiting up for his 150th career SJHL game with the...
Feb 11, 2023

North Stars aim for sixth straight at Notre Dame
The Battlefords North Stars return to the road Friday for their lone game of the weekend in Wilcox. Playing the divisional foe, Notre Dame Hounds for the second time in their last three games, the Nor...
Feb 10, 2023

North Stars Kesslering to hit milestone game, Friday
It will be a milestone game Friday night for the longest-tenured player on the Battlefords North Stars, Steven Kesslering.A fan-favorite, and the Stars' motor from his earliest days with the club, Kes...
Feb 10, 2023

Stars top CJHL Rankings for 13th time in 14 weeks
After reclaiming their mantle atop the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) standings last week, the Battlefords North Stars have extended their stay at the #1 spot in the country, with the release of...
Feb 09, 2023

Mustangs add second Bobcat in as many weeks
The Melfort Mustangs have added some blueline depth for their future years.The team announced early Wednesday that 2005-born defenceman Josh Hogman has committed to the organization for the 2023/24 se...
Feb 08, 2023

SaskTel waiving long-distance, text fees for customers connecting with those in Syria & Turkey
SaskTel is waiving fees for those trying to connect with loved ones in Syria and Turkey after the devastating earthquake.Customers won't be charged for long-distance calls or for international text me...
Feb 08, 2023

North Stars alums shine with SWHL Awards
The Sask West Hockey League recently announced their award winners for the 2022-23 hockey season, with a number of former Battlefords North Stars taking centre stage. Top scorer, MVP, and most gentlem...
Feb 08, 2023

Local pitching standout, Wrench excited for next chapter with Williston State
Battlefords local, Brody Wrench is primed for the pitchers mound at the post-secondary level this fall, with Williston State College. Recently announcing his commitment to the Tetons baseball program,...
Feb 07, 2023