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North Stars host Terriers in grudge match at the Civic Centre
The Battlefords North Stars enter play Saturday night as the hottest team on ice. The Stars have won 18 of their opening 19 games this season, and 11-straight heading into the weekend, sitting with ju...
Nov 02, 2019 North Stars' forward, Matthias Urbanski scored a highlight-reel goal for the team Tuesday versus Nipawin and will look to stay hot Saturday, as the offensive dynamo will shift back to the center position this weekend for the team. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Concerns raised about Indigenous graduation rates
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) are calling for more support to increase Indigenous high school graduation rates.STF President Pat...
Nov 01, 2019 Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations call for immediate investment in education. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
JPII junior boys cap volleyball season with district championship
The John Paul II (JPII) Crusaders junior boys volleyball team are Battlewest District Champions, after taking top spot at Districts this week in Medstead. The tournament consisted of the top four team...
Nov 01, 2019 The JPII junior boys volleyball team, pictured here with their districts championship banner following the week’s tournament in Medstead. (Submitted photo/Shelly Fransoo)
Battlefords Volleyball Club offers sport for all ages
As the school volleyball season begins to wrap up early November, the club volleyball season is just getting started. Already underway at the Battlefords Volleyball Club is the youngest age group, the...
Oct 31, 2019 The Battlefords Volleyball Club’s Atomic Smashball Program is
all about introducing the sport to children at a young age, offering a fun
approach to the game while teaching the fundamentals to tomorrow’s club
volleyball players. (submitted photo/Shari Dueck)
Winter tires a staple of Saskatchewan winters
With snow this week, residents of the Battlefords are lining up to get winter tires for their vehicles.With the increased demand, tire shops around the communities have been lined up out the door.batt...
Oct 31, 2019 Winter driving conditions are on their way. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Funeral today for teen boy who passed away in collision claiming three lives
Jerome Coulineur, the 14-year-old boy who passed away in a motor-vehicle collision last week, is being laid to rest today in Canoe Lake. Jans Bay Mayor Joyce Maurice said a wake service was held for t...
Oct 31, 2019 The two children who passed away Oct. 25. (Funeral Expenses for Jerome and Kinzey/GoFundMe)
‘What was the point?’: SaskTel employee frustrated with tentative contract
After 17 days of job action, including frigid days on the picket line, some workers at SaskTel are frustrated with the tentative contract agreed to by the union.During negotiations and picketing, Unif...
Oct 31, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
JPII Senior girls volleyball team look ahead to regionals after standout season
It has been a season for the books for the John Paul II Crusaders senior girls volleyball team.The Crusaders wrapped up their regular season tournament play last weekend in Macklin, bringing home a si...
Oct 30, 2019 The JPII senior girls volleyball team has been a force this season, picking up five medals in tournament play this year. The team will now look to carry their stellar play into the post-season, with regionals Nov. 9 in Humboldt. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars top Nipawin in wild 6-5 tangle with Hawks
The Battlefords North Stars may have to rebrand themselves the comeback kids, or at least when matched up against the Nipawin Hawks, as realized again Tuesday night. After falling behind 2-0 by the mi...
Oct 30, 2019 Stars’ teammates gather around to celebrate one of the five goals scored by the Loon-Stewardson-Nivon line on the night, as the Battlefords North Stars rallied back from a 3-0 deficit to take Tuesday's matchup with the Hawks 6-5 in thrilling fashion. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars look to ruffle some feathers at home against Hawks
The Battlefords North Stars will return to action Tuesday night riding the wave of a 10-game winning streak, looking to make it 11-straight, as the team welcomes the Nipawin Hawks to town for a showdo...
Oct 29, 2019 Offensive boost: Stars’ forward, Matthias Urbanski will return to the lineup Tuesday night against the Hawks. The veteran, who has picked up 16 points in 16 games this season, missed the last two games with a lower body injury, and should provide an added spark with his return. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)