People

Stars fall 4-3 in Humboldt to open rivalry weekend

For just the second time this season, the Battlefords North Stars were defeated in regulation time, falling 4-3 to the division-rival Broncos Friday night in Humboldt.Josh Kotai gave the Stars a chanc...

Jan 21, 2023

Stars ready for heavyweight tilt in Humboldt

The Battlefords North Stars will travel to Humboldt Friday, to kick off a home-and-home with the division-rival Broncos, in a battle of behemoths between the SJHL's top two teams. The North Stars (34-...

Jan 20, 2023

Sask. Indigenous hockey player excited to see fellow Indigenous players get first trading cards

Upper Deck, a trading card company, is releasing rookie cards for eight Canadian Indigenous hockey players who've never had a licensed card before.Three of the players are from Saskatchewan: Johnny Ha...

Jan 20, 2023

Sask. woman qualifies for World Championship marathon in Chicago

Melfort's own Robyn Luthi has been aiming to complete six of the world's most famous marathons, but she's about to compete at one she never thought possible.She recently found out she is one of 400 wo...

Jan 19, 2023

One family recognized with two Jubilee medals

One area family has been recognized with two Jubilee medals over the years for their community contributions. Alex Garchinski, of Martensville, and his grandfather Doug Dunlop, of North Battleford, ar...

Jan 18, 2023

Sask. learner's driving tests see strong numbers in 2022, backlog from pandemic over

The wait time to take the driving test for a Saskatchewan learner's driving licence is the lowest it's been in years.According to the Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), it's taking around two we...

Jan 18, 2023

Doell, Maric lead Stars to O.T. win in La Ronge

Justen Maric stopped 40/43, and Holden Doell scored the O.T. winner just 2:45 into sudden death, to cap a three-point night and lead the Battlefords North Stars to a 4-3 overtime win in La Ronge, Tues...

Jan 18, 2023

North Stars head to La Ronge for showdown with Ice Wolves

Just mere days after returning from the road following their three-game swing through southern Saskatchewan, the Battlefords North Stars will jump back on the bus Tuesday, as the team heads 4.5 hours ...

Jan 17, 2023

Ten North Stars selected for SJHL/MJHL Showcase

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has announced its rosters for the 2023 SJHL/MJHL Showcase, with no less than 10 members of the Battlefords North Stars among the names selected to represent their...

Jan 15, 2023

Stars point streak ends at league-record 36 straight, with loss in Estevan

After four straight months of undefeated play in regulation time, the Battlefords North Stars saw their SJHL-record 36-game point streak come to an end, Saturday night in Estevan. The North Stars fell...

Jan 14, 2023