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City of N.B. recognizes 13 with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medals

Over a dozen North Battleford residents were recognized for their years of service Monday night at the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal Ceremony at the Chapel Gallery.13 members of the @cityn...

Feb 07, 2023

'Surprised but not surprised': Cree hockey player discusses continual issue of racism in sport

One of the Western Hockey League's (WHL) greatest players, who is Cree, said he isn't surprised to see Indigenous players today being racially discriminated against.Dan Hodgson, who played three years...

Feb 06, 2023

Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby fundraiser to help youth

Outdoor enthusiasts will be gearing up to head to Murray Lake near Cochin for the upcoming Ice Fishing Derby. The event will be held on March 4, from noon to 4 p.m.Proceeds will benefit Saulteaux and ...

Feb 05, 2023

Stars best Mustangs in wild ride for fifth straight

The Battlefords North Stars extended its winning streak to five straight on Saturday, with a 6-4 victory over the Melfort Mustangs at the Access Communications Centre.From the drop of the puck, the pa...

Feb 05, 2023

Stars host Mustangs in search of fifth straight

For just the second time in their last 12 games, and the third since the turn of the new year, the Battlefords North Stars will return to home ice Saturday night, as the team welcome the Melfort Musta...

Feb 04, 2023

Indigenous group talks about reporting system for people experiencing homelessness

WINNIPEG - An Indigenous organization is spearheading efforts to develop a system that could make it easier to flag when a person experiencing homelessness is missing. It comes after the slayings of f...

Feb 04, 2023

Bell chasing history, family legacy with North Stars

It's been a magical season for Battlefords North Stars forward, Kian Bell, who picked up his 39th and 40th goals of the year Thursday night, to lead the team to a 5-2 win at Notre Dame.Coming in just ...

Feb 03, 2023

Stars top Hounds 5-2 in Wilcox to win fourth straight

The Battlefords North Stars extended their winning streak to four straight Thursday night in Wilcox, with a 5-2 victory over the division rival, Notre Dame Hounds.Justen Maric withstood a Hounds barra...

Feb 03, 2023

Stars return to road for rivalry night at Notre Dame

Coming off a showstopping performance at the SJHL/MJHL Showcase, the Battlefords North Stars will return to league play Thursday night in Wilcox, against the division rival Notre Dame Hounds. The Nort...

Feb 02, 2023

North Stars steal show at SJHL/MJHL Showcase

It was an epic two-day event filled with the top Junior A players from across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, but at the end of this week's SJHL/MJHL Showcase in Winnipeg, it was the CJHL's top ranked Batt...

Feb 01, 2023