Tag Archives: People
Top of the heap: North Stars’ Klimosko named SJHL Coach of the Year
Since opening night of the 2018-19 season, no Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) coach has won more games than the 79 of North Stars' bench boss, Brayden Klimosko. Following a league championshi...
Feb 26, 2020 Stars’ coach, Brayden Klimosko already has a league championship and regular season pennant under his belt in two seasons since joining the North Stars, as the native of Humboldt, Sask., added Coach of the Year credentials to his resume Wednesday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Shorthanded Stars make final trip to Humboldt in likely playoff preview
With the regular season schedule quickly winding to a close, the Battlefords North Stars will take to the ice Wednesday for their third-final game of the year, taking on the division rival Broncos in ...
Feb 26, 2020 Stars’ forward, Ryland McNinch has played some of his best hockey of late for the Battlefords, and will be among those counted on heavily for the team Wednesday night, as the Stars will head into their matchup with Humboldt shorthanded due to a rash of injuries. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
'Offering something different': She-NANIGANS carving out niche with local entertainment focus
Since first opening their doors earlier this month, the She-NANIGANS performing arts venue is quickly earning a reputation for its diverse acts and local flavour. From Saskatchewan-made liquor cocktai...
Feb 25, 2020 Heidi Munro and Soul Sensation performed opening weekend at She-NANAGINS. (Facebook/She-NANIGANS)
BUFC caps successful indoor season with continued growth of game
The Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC) capped their indoor season at provincials over the weekend, bringing to a close another successful campaign. Although the U-15 boys finished outside the pod...
Feb 24, 2020 Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC) saw their indoor soccer program continue to grow this year, with six teams competing this season from U-7 and U-9s ages to the U-15s. (submitted photos/Celeste Glasser-Cook)
Battlefords woman strikes a pose to give back
A local woman is competing in a modelling competition to give back to a community who supported her throughout her young life.Christie-Lee Sinclair, 30-year-old mother of two, was born and raised in N...
Feb 24, 2020 Christie-Lee Sinclair. (submitted photo/Christie-Lee Sinclair)
Pathway to Peace conference a chance for people of various faiths to share ideas
Those who want to learn more about faith groups in the community will have an opportunity to do just that at an upcoming presentation in the Battlefords.Mansoor Azeem, an Imam/missionary at Ahmadiyya ...
Feb 24, 2020 Mansoor Azeem, shown at a prior event, is involved in organizing an inter-faith conference in North Battleford Feb. 29. (submitted photo/Mansoor Azeem)
Ben Christensen receives Citizen of the Decade accolade
Ben Christensen has been named as one of the Citizens of the Decade by Discovery Co-op, the North Battlefords Lion's Club and 1050 CJNB. He joins Rob Rongve as the co-winner of this award.Christensen'...
Feb 21, 2020 Ben Christensen is a co-winner of the citizen of the decade award. (Facebook photo/Ben Christensen)
Rob Rongve named as co-winner of citizen of the decade
Rob Rongve has been named as one of the Citizens of the Decade by Discovery Co-op, the North Battlefords Lion's Club and 1050 CJNB. He joins Ben Christiansen as the co-winner of this award.Rongve's no...
Feb 20, 2020 Rob Rongve is a co-winner of the citizen of the decade award. (supplied photo/Rob Rongve)
Fletcher, Loon-Stewardson shine bright for Stars with year-end award nominations
As the Battlefords North Stars near the end of the regular season and ready themselves for another run to the Canalta Cup, a pair of the team's key cogs have been recognized around the Saskatchewan Ju...
Feb 20, 2020 Quintin Loon-Stewardson (left) and Matthew Fletcher (right) have been integral pieces to the North Stars’ success this season, helping lead the club to a league-best 44-9-2 record. This week the pair were recognized with award nominations for Player of the Year and Defenceman of the Year, respectively. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Hailey Stone wins Junior Citizen of the Year
A 16 year-old student from North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) has been recognized for her contributions to the community.Hailey Stone has been named Junior Citizen of the Year by Disco...
Feb 19, 2020 Hailey Stone is the Battlefords junior citizen of the year. (Mike Aimoe/battlefordsNOW Staff)