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Kesslering’s hat trick leads way, as Stars top Hounds in shootout

It was a night to remember for Steven Kesslering, Tuesday in Wilcox. Kesslering notched his first career hat trick to lead the way, as the Battlefords North Stars topped the Notre Dame Hounds, 6-5 in ...

Nov 03, 2021

North Stars, Hounds to face off Tuesday in Wilcox

The Battlefords North Stars return to the road Tuesday as the team will travel to Wilcox to face the division-rival Notre Dame Hounds. Just the second meeting of the season-series, the game will be th...

Nov 02, 2021

JPII senior boys cap soccer season with provincial bronze

John Paul II Collegiate wrapped up their soccer season over the weekend, as the senior boys soccer team took home a bronze medal at provincials in Yorkton. The performance caps a pretty successful sea...

Nov 01, 2021

JPII senior volleyball teams take dual gold at weekend tournaments

It was a red-letter weekend for John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) athletics, as the high school took home dual gold medals in both senior boys and senior girls' volleyball around the region. Senior Boys ...

Nov 01, 2021

'Carbon monoxide alarms saved my family': Prince Albert resident and government highlight CO safety

"It's the silent killer. We were sleeping and could have just passed away. Thank goodness that detector went off. It literally saved our lives."Garth Kalin didn't know his carbon monoxide (CO) detecto...

Nov 01, 2021

BUH Foundation names new Executive Director

The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation (BUH) has found its next executive director ahead of the Christmas season.Leanne Ducommun will take over the role, following a selection process that involved...

Nov 01, 2021

Stars snap skid with 3-1 win in Melfort

The Battlefords North Stars made a triumphant return to the win column Saturday, kicking their three-game slide, to top the Mustangs 3-1 in Melfort. Jake Southgate, Holden Doell, and Steven Kesslering...

Oct 31, 2021

Battlefords residents embrace Halloween spirit

We're one sleep away from Halloween in the Battlefords and surrndounging, where the enthusiasm for a ghoulish celebration starting to come back.Many households didn't participate last year, due to pan...

Oct 30, 2021

UPDATE: 29-year-old missing from Onion Lake; RCMP looking for assistance

UPDATE: Onion Lake RCMP confirmed Monday morning that Spensor Belly has been found safe. -- Spensor Belly, 29, was last seen around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 at a residence on Onion Lake Cree Nation. Belly...

Oct 30, 2021

North Stars look for quick bounce-back in Melfort

Coming off their first three game slide of the season, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action Saturday in Melfort, looking to right the ship against the Mustangs. Despite their recent 0-2-1...

Oct 30, 2021