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Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race begins
Elk Ridge Resort went to the dogs Tuesday.The resort near Prince Albert National Park was the starting line for the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. This race saw competitors take to the trails for t...
Feb 18, 2020 The racers and their dogs started at Elk Ridge Resort Tuesday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Premier Moe makes stop in Melfort, tours Wellness Centre
The premier of Saskatchewan is out and about in the province for a couple weeks before budget time gets into the home stretch.Scott Moe was in the Melfort area on Tuesday, Feb. 18 touring around some ...
Feb 18, 2020 Premier Scott Moe speaks to some health care personnel at the Melfort Wellness Centre during his travels in the area. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Alexander White wins Battlefords Citizen of the Year award
An exceptional citizen received an extra special surprise this morning.Alexander White, more commonly known as Al, was named citizen of the year this morning at the North Battleford Re/Max office. The...
Feb 18, 2020 Alexander White wins citizen of the year. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan’s oldest man: Red Deer Nursing Home resident Cliff Olson celebrates 109th birthday
Family Day 2020 carries more significance to the Olson family.Monday, Feb. 17 is the day Cliff Olson, a resident at Red Deer Nursing Home in Porcupine Plain, celebrated his 109th birthday. He's the ol...
Feb 17, 2020 (Submitted photo/Saskatchewan Health Authority)
Stars cap road swing with second straight, top Hawks 3-1 in Nipawin
The Battlefords North Stars topped the Nipawin Hawks 3-1 Sunday night at Nipawin's Centennial Arena, to close out their three-game weekend with a pair of victories and cap off their season-series with...
Feb 16, 2020 Playing shorthanded due to injury in two of their three road games this weekend didn’t stop the Stars from picking up a couple of wins and taking home four of a possible six points against Flin Flon and Nipawin, respectively. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars soar into Nipawin to battle Hawks in Sunday showdown
Coming off a hard fought back-to-back with the Flin Flon Bombers Friday and Saturday, the Battlefords North Stars will cap their weekend road swing Sunday night at Centennial Arena against the Nipawin...
Feb 16, 2020
North Stars clinch top seed with 4-1 bounce back win versus Bombers
It is said revenge is a dish best served cold, and for the Battlefords North Stars, they served the Flin Flon Bombers a chilled 4-1 loss Saturday night at the Whitney Forum to clinch the top seed over...
Feb 16, 2020 Four different players cashed in, in the North Stars’ 4-1 victory over the Flin Flon Bombers Saturday night, to clinch the first seed overall in the league standings. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars look for bounce-back in final meeting with Bombers
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Saturday night at the Whitney Forum for part two of their weekend back-to-back with the Flin Flon Bombers, to close out the season-series between the two s...
Feb 15, 2020 Stars’ forward, Kaden Boser has never been shy about introducing himself to the opposition. The Battlefords will need that spark and bite Saturday night, as the team will face the Bombers shorthanded due to injury. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars fall to Bombers 6-1 in Valentine’s Day bash
It was heartbreak for the North Stars on Valentine's Day Friday, as the team fell 6-1 to the Flin Flon Bombers at the Whitney Forum. Six different players scored for Flin Flon in the victory, as Chase...
Feb 15, 2020 Despite their loss Friday, the Stars have posted a 3-2 record through their opening five games against Flin Flon this season. Saturday night the team will get a shot at redemption as the two sides will play their sixth and final game of the season-series. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
No love lost as Stars and Bombers ready for Valentine’s Day clash
While it may be Valentine's Day Friday, the only emotion in the air at Flin Flon's Whitney Forum will be animosity, as the Battlefords North Stars travel to Flin Flon to take on the rival Bombers. The...
Feb 14, 2020 Stars’ forward, Austin Becker leads the Battlefords in scoring with 54 points and has been red-hot for the team of late, with three goals over his last four games and twelve points over his last seven. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)