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Senior hockey tryouts fast approaching for Beaver Blues

With the senior hockey season just around the corner, the Battlefords Beaver Blues will be holding tryouts for their 2022-23 team.The tryouts will be held next Friday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m., at Battleford...

Oct 18, 2022

RCMP investigating after P.A. woman found dead near Maymont

The death of a 24-year-old Prince Albert woman is being investigated.Wendy Bird's body was found along Highway 16 Sunday morning near the village of Maymont. The road was closed for several hours but ...

Oct 17, 2022

NBCHS 2022 reunion event committee announces over $5,000 in new scholarship

North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) students who show a lot of school spirit will have an opportunity to be considered for a new award. The organizing committee for the NBCHS 2022 reuni...

Oct 17, 2022

Doell hat-trick leads way as Stars cool Bruins

Holden Doell brought the hats to the ice Saturday night at the Access Communications Centre, scoring three goals in a hat-trick performance to lead the Stars to a 7-3 win over Estevan. The victory com...

Oct 16, 2022

Stars host Bruins for showdown of league's hottest teams

The SJHL's two hottest teams will clash Saturday night at the ACC, as the Battlefords North Stars play host to the Estevan Bruins for the first time this season. The Stars (10-0-1) sit atop the league...

Oct 15, 2022

North Stars fall in shootout to Melfort

The Battlefords North Stars fell 2-1 to Melfort in a shootout Friday, serving as the team's first loss of the season. Goalies, Josh Kotai (26/27 saves for the Stars) and Joel Favreau (35/36 saves for ...

Oct 15, 2022

Fifteen people recognized with bravery awards for risking own life to save others

People from across the province are being recognized as true heroes. Saskatchewan's Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty presented bravery awards- medals and honorary testimonial certificates - from the R...

Oct 14, 2022

JPII Crusaders wrap season on home field

The John Paul II Crusaders wrapped up their 2022 fall football season Thursday evening at the high school. The team finishes the season with an 0-6 record, though as head coach, Paul Fransoo said, the...

Oct 14, 2022

Krista Fox recognized after walking across Canada for MMIW

Local advocate Krista Fox, who walked across Canada to raise awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women, was honoured at a special gathering and barbecue lunch in North Battleford Friday. Orga...

Oct 14, 2022

North Stars aim for 11th straight as Mustangs come to town

Coming off a probable franchise record 10 straight wins to open the season, the Battlefords North Stars will look to keep their momentum rolling Friday, in their bid for their 11th straight, at home a...

Oct 14, 2022