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Stars see season come to an end with Game 6 loss in Flin Flon

The Battlefords North Stars saw their season come to an end Sunday night in Flin Flon, as the team fell 6-2 in Game 6 of their first round playoff series with the Flin Flon Bombers.The loss closes out...

Mar 28, 2022

North Stars face must-win in Game 6 with season on the line

The Battlefords North Stars will put their season on the line Sunday night at the Whitney Forum in Flin Flon, for Game 6 of their first round playoff series with the Flin Flon Bombers.The Stars trail ...

Mar 27, 2022

P.A.'s Matthew Henry among picks in 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

Prince Albert's Matthew Henry and his younger brother Dayne are headlining the 24-man roster named to represent Team Saskatchewan for the 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships.Nipawin Hawks de...

Mar 27, 2022

Battlefords see eight named to 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

Seven Battlefords AAA Stars and one North Star headline the 24-man roster named to represent Team Saskatchewan for the 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships.Forward Matthew Henry of the North ...

Mar 26, 2022

Spiritwood woman to receive volunteer medal

A woman who has driven the zamboni at the Spiritwood and District Rec Centre arena for over 30 years is being recognized for her dedication to the community.Joyce Willick turns 85 next month and has b...

Mar 26, 2022

Stars fall 3-1 in Game 5, now face must-win Sunday

Despite a strong push late in the game with the empty net and extra attacker on, the Battlefords North Stars fell 3-1 on home ice Friday night in North Battleford, in Game 5 of their first round best-...

Mar 26, 2022

Local community rallies around dismissed librarian

Tracey Azevedo said the lack of response from the Wapiti Regional Library concerning the dismissal of Shellbrook's librarian is both disheartening and disgusting.Azevedo is among dozens of concerned c...

Mar 25, 2022

Battlefords Chamber hosts Finance Minister Harpauer

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce hosted the Hon. Donna Harpauer during their post-budget luncheon on Friday.The Finance Minister presented highlights from the new provincial budget, which forecasts...

Mar 25, 2022

Police join fire crews for ice rescue training

The Meadow Lake Fire Department, along with some local RCMP officers, are keeping up to date on ice rescue procedures.From March 11-12, the Fire Department hosted a two-day ice rescue course, starting...

Mar 25, 2022

Framing starts soon on Hospice building

One last $100,000 donation from Canadian Tire and their 2x6 fundraiser has brought the Rose Garden Hospice to its fundraising goal and a $4-million total for the project. Malcolm Jenkins, owner of the...

Mar 25, 2022