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Skate Battlefords happy to continue season, despite challenges this year

It has been a challenging year for Skate Battlefords. Like many organizations throughout the sporting world and beyond, the ongoing pandemic has offered a number of hurdles to clear this year. However...

Nov 26, 2020

Expert says consider safety first when planning ice fishing outings in Saskatchewan this season

It's still early in the season but with temperatures dipping below freezing across Saskatchewan it's a good opportunity for anglers to gather their insulated apparel and start planning their ice fishi...

Nov 26, 2020

‘A tough day for hockey': North Stars, BMHA react to postponement

The Government of Saskatchewan announced Wednesday, the suspension of all team and group sports, activities, and practices as part of its provincial address. The announcement will affect the Battlefor...

Nov 25, 2020

Outdoor sports, team orders critical for retailers

Restrictions brought on from Public Health policy during the COVID-19 pandemic have kept Saskatchewan citizens from participating in many athletic pursuits in 2020, promoting other winter past times t...

Nov 25, 2020

Great Plains College promotes ‘Give Where You Live’

'Give where you live.'Just four simple words with a rhyming pattern; but for Great Plains College, it's a call to action to local communities throughout the region invited to take part. The College ch...

Nov 24, 2020

Local curling club sees success despite pandemic

About a month and a half into the curling season, the Twin Rivers Curling Club is going strong. Featuring league games nearly every weeknight - and some week days - from Monday to Thursday, general ma...

Nov 24, 2020

North Stars to play La Ronge this weekend

Following news earlier in the day, that the Battlefords North Stars would not be playing Flin Flon or Melfort this week, fans of the club received a positive follow-up Monday evening, regarding the te...

Nov 23, 2020

Saskatchewan charities bracing for Christmas season

Saskatchewan residents continue to adjust to COVID-19 related changes from the provincial government and as Christmas draws near, charities are trying to get ahead of potential roadblocks in deliverin...

Nov 23, 2020

U18 NorthWest Stars off to sizzling start this season

The U18 AA NorthWest Stars have had an electric start to the hockey season.Following back-to-back victories over the Saskatoon Sabercats over the weekend, the team is now 4-0 to start the year; thanks...

Nov 23, 2020

North Stars games versus Bombers, Mustangs postponed

There have been some schedule changes for the North Stars this week, as the ongoing pandemic continues to cause adjustments on the fly in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). The Battlefords ...

Nov 23, 2020