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Stars blank Hawks in playoff opener for 3-0 win in Game 1
Like watching a David Attenborough-voiced documentary series on the big screen, the Nipawin Hawks learned why the Lyon is the king of the jungle Friday night at the Civic Centre.Stars' goalie Kristian...
Mar 07, 2020 Stars’ netminder, Kristian Lyon stopped all 34 pucks sent his way Friday night to earn the shutout in his postseason debut with the North Stars. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars ready for Hawks in Game 1 as playoffs begin
Coming off a regular season for the books that saw the team take home a league-best 45 wins, the Battlefords North Stars will turn the page to the postseason this weekend, opening their quarterfinal s...
Mar 06, 2020 The Battlefords North Stars took their regular season series with the Hawks 5-1, but the meetings were hard-fought with three of the six games being decided by just a single goal. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Technology entrepreneurs called upon to help producers
Innovation Saskatchewan and the Ministry of Agriculture are asking how technology can help Saskatchewan producers monitor their mental health.The government is launching a new challenge to entrepreneu...
Mar 05, 2020 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Piyesiw Awasis School ready to host their first Land Based Learning Student Ice Fishing Derby
Saskatchewan students have been invited to the Thunderchild First Nation next week to learn some valuable ice fishing skills.Piyesiw Awasis School on Thunderchild First Nation is hosting the first eve...
Mar 05, 2020 First ever Land Based Learning Student Ice Fishing Derby set for next March 10-13. (supplied photo/Delane Graham)
Local pianist named finalist in international talent search
For North Battleford resident Brie McAuley, piano was always a passion of hers. Little did she know, working at the local Walmart as a support manager would be a springboard for her favorite pastime. ...
Mar 05, 2020 Brie McAuley, pictured here with her piano teacher Rose, whom she’s taken lessons from since she began playing. (submitted photo/Brie McAuley)
Battlefords area musicians set to take the stage at Telemiracle
Some local Battlefords area talent is set to perform at this year's Kinsmen Telemiracle Saskatchewan.Troy Wakelin and his bandmates Garth Howell, Kurtis Kopp, Malcolm Whyte, and Sam Derbawka will be t...
Mar 04, 2020 Battlefords area musicians set to play Telemiracle this weekend. (Supplied photo/Troy Wakelin)
Stars road to a repeat set as playoff picture solidifies
Twelve teams, six months and nearly 700 games combined, and the playoff scene is set.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) officially wrapped up their regular season Tuesday night, as the Humbo...
Mar 04, 2020 The Battlefords North Stars enter the playoffs coming off a regular season for the books, that saw the team post a league-best 45-11-2 record for 92 points on the season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Gord Bamford coming to the Battlefords for #REDNEK Music Fest
The Gold Eagle Casino will be home to one of country music's biggest names this month, when Gord Bamford comes to town as part of his #REDNEK Music Fest Tour. Bamford is one of the most decorated arti...
Mar 03, 2020 Gord Bamford and fellow headliner, Jess Moskaluke are among the hottest names in country music today, and will be performing at the Gold Eagle Casino March 14. Together the pair will perform their smash single, “To Get to You.” (submitted photo/Mackenzie Vandenberg)
Local veterinarians speak on stress after report on mental health
Veterinarians in Central Saskatchewan say sleep deprivation, long working hours, and stressful working conditions can make their job difficult at times.A recent study published in the Journal of Ameri...
Mar 03, 2020 Dr. Peter Surkan (left) of Park Range Veterinary Services in Prince Albert said being a veterinarian can be a stressful job. (submitted photo/Brenda Smith)
Battlefords Gang Task Force wraps up a busy February
February was a busy month for the Battlefords Gang Task Force. On three separate occasions they made arrests that led to charges.On Wednesday Feb. 18 Battlefords RCMP arrested and charged one male and...
Mar 03, 2020 Battlefords Gang Task Force had a busy February. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)