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North Stars' top moments from 2023: Part 1

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 to add to the franchise...

Dec 28, 2023

Reflecting back on the past year in local sports: Part 2

As 2023 nears its end, battlefordsNOW is reflecting back on some of the top stories from the past year in local sports. Below is Part 2 in the series.Longtime umpire, Clint Gieni recognized for contri...

Dec 27, 2023

First Nation communities see year of new development

As 2023 draws to a close, battlefordsNOW is taking a look back on some of the most important and impactful stories of the year.The Battlefords area First Nations had a momentous year of development, a...

Dec 26, 2023

Reflecting back on the past year in local sports: Part 1

As 2023 nears its end, battlefordsNOW is reflecting back on some of the top stories from the year in local sports. Below is Part 1/2 in this series.Colby Cave's jersey enshrined in pre-game ceremony a...

Dec 26, 2023

In Christmas message, Trudeau urges Canadians to find strength in differences

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians should "find strength in our differences" this Christmas.In his annual Christmas address, Trudeau called for Canadians to "love our neighbours as we love o...

Dec 24, 2023

NORAD ready to track Santa, and everyone can follow along

As children around the world eagerly await Santa's arrival on Christmas, the U.S. and Canadian militaries are ready to track him and see if he's using any new technology.Armed with radars, sensors and...

Dec 24, 2023

Christmas Hampers program in Battlefords sees record year

The Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund is seeing a high number of Christmas hampers and toys being given to families in the Battlefords this holiday season.Hampers were distributed Dec. 18th to 22nd."We ...

Dec 22, 2023

North Stars' rookies reflect on first goal milestones

There are few milestones more memorable in the career of a hockey player than scoring their first goal, and for the Battlefords North Stars, five players have done just that, tallying the first of the...

Dec 22, 2023

Beaver Blues, Combines celebrate the season with 'Christmas games' Friday

With the holiday season well underway and Christmas just around the corner, the Battlefords Beaver Blues and Meota Combines will each be holding a special 'Christmas game' Friday night, to celebrate t...

Dec 22, 2023

Kingwell to coach Team Sask at 2024 Canadian Para Hockey Championship

North Battleford's Noel Kingwell has been named head coach of Team Saskatchewan for the 2024 Canadian Para Hockey Championship in Ontario this May.Taking place in Port Colborne, ON., May 16-19, the ev...

Dec 21, 2023