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P.A.'s Zablocki nets assist to help Canada claim bronze over Finland at U18 Women's World Championships
ZUG, Switzerland - Chloe Primerano scored twice and added an assist to lead Canada to an 8-1 victory over Finland on Sunday in the bronze-medal game at the world women's under-18 hockey championship.C...
Jan 14, 2024
STF wants gov’t to get serious about classroom issues ahead of strike
Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, said she hopes Tuesday's single-day strike will show the government how serious teachers are about having their needs met.On Frida...
Jan 13, 2024

North Stars bolster lineup with active deadline day
It has been a busy last 24 hours for the Battlefords North Stars, who found themselves as active participants in the middle of a frantic trade deadline day across the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJ...
Jan 11, 2024

MacArthur acquisition solidifies goaltending for North Stars
It didn't take long for recent Battlefords North Stars' acquisition, Matthew MacArthur to turn heads across the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL), shutting the door Sunday night in his Stars' d...
Jan 10, 2024

Elk Ridge set to host second U11 Winter Classic Pond Hockey Tournament
Six hockey teams from across Saskatchewan will soon be headed to Elk Ridge to take part in a unique tournament.The resort village is set to host the second annual U11 Winter Classic Pond Hockey Tourna...
Jan 10, 2024

Tisdale ready for the 2024 Viterra Scotties next week
Curling enthusiasts from across the province will converge on the town of Tisdale next week as the 2024 Viterra Scotties Provincials curling championships get underway at the RECPlex Jan.17-21st.Defen...
Jan 10, 2024
Parents weigh in on giving consent for children changing names or pronouns at school
A legal challenge to Saskatchewan's new law requiring parental consent if children under 16 want to change their names or pronouns at school is back in court this week. New Brunswick enacted a similar...
Jan 07, 2024
Premier Scott Moe looks back at 2023 and ahead to 2024
An election year looms for Premier Scott Moe as 2023 turns to 2024.The past 12 months have been marked by ongoing battles with the federal government and a controversial fight on the home front.But as...
Dec 30, 2023

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce continues with advocacy for year ahead
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce plans to continue with its advocacy work as part of its 2024 goals.Chief operating officer Linda Machniak said the chamber is working on a number of projects for th...
Dec 30, 2023

North Stars' top moments from 2023: Part 2
As 2023 nears its end, battlefordsNOW is reflecting on what was a year for the ages for the Battlefords North Stars, featuring a plethora of team and individual accomplishments. Below is Part 2/2 in t...
Dec 29, 2023