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Stars' signing Shortall provides offensive spark, 200-foot game

The Battlefords North Stars recently announced the signing of Bailey Shortall for the 2023-24 hockey season. A 6-foot tall, 174-pound forward from Timberlea, NS., the 17-year-old Shortall spent the 20...

Jul 05, 2023

Battlefords author hosting first-of-its kind writing workshop

North Battleford's Miguel Fenrich is helping young aspiring writers get the start they need. Fenrich, who himself is a journalist, author, and poet, is also the owner and publisher of Supernova Press,...

Jul 05, 2023

Commissioner McIntyre inks three-year deal to continue with SJHL

The Commissioner of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has decided to stick around.On Tuesday, the SJHL announced that Kyle McIntyre has signed a three-year contract to remain the face of th...

Jul 04, 2023

North Stars acquire Williams from La Ronge

The Battlefords North Stars announced Tuesday the team has acquired forward Rylan Williams from La Ronge, in exchange for a first round draft pick in 2024 and a Player Development Fee.Williams, an 18-...

Jul 04, 2023

Sask teen in need of bone marrow donor

The hockey community in Humboldt is once again banding together to help a fellow hockey player in need.Archer Franklin, a member of the 2022-23 U18 AA Humboldt Broncos has been diagnosed with aplastic...

Jul 03, 2023

North Battleford celebrates Canada Day with free BBQ, cake and music

Whether they were getting a Canadian-themed tattoo or waving their own mini Canadian flag, people from across the Battlefords area came together to celebrate Canada Day at Centennial Park Saturday. Th...

Jul 01, 2023

NBCHS celebrates Graduation Day

The long weekend kicked off with a bang for the senior class at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS), as Friday marked Graduation Day.A total of 116 students crossed the stage to receive...

Jun 30, 2023

Meddeb brings offensive spark to North Stars' blue line

At 5-foot-9 and just over 150 pounds, recent Battlefords North Stars signing, Faris Meddeb may not be the biggest defenseman on the ice, but that's never stopped him from making an impact at each leve...

Jun 30, 2023

John Paul II Collegiate celebrates Graduation Day

It was a day circled on the calendar by many, whether parents, teachers, or the senior class themselves, as Thursday marked Graduation Day at John Paul II Collegiate."It's the crown jewel of the schoo...

Jun 30, 2023

Hawco brings quick reflexes, high compete to North Stars crease

The Battlefords North Stars have signed 17-year-old goaltender, Joey Hawco ahead of the 2023-24 hockey season. Hawco, who is from Halifax, NS., played last season with the Steele Subaru U18 team of th...

Jun 28, 2023