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North Stars look to snap slide, play spoilers in Kindersley
Coming off a tough 3-2 overtime loss to the Kindersley Klippers at the Civic Centre Friday, the Battlefords North Stars will be hungry to avenge themselves Saturday night.The team will look to return ...
Dec 07, 2019 Dialed in: Stars’ captain, Matthew Fletcher has been a force this season at both ends of the ice, leading all blue liners in scoring with 30 points in 32 games. The Saskatoon, product will look to lead his team back onto the winning track Saturday with another dominant showing in Kindersley. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars fall in third straight, 3-2 to Klippers in OT
The Battlefords North Stars fell 3-2 in overtime to the division-rival, Kindersley Klippers Friday night at the Civic Centre. For the Stars, the loss serves as the team's third straight, with each of ...
Dec 06, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars have lost each of their last three games by a 3-2 score, but have picked up at least a single point in two of the three. With the loss, the Stars are now 26-4-2 on the season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Carlton takes time to honour victims of Montreal Massacre
It has been 30 years since 14 women were shot and killed at cole Polytechnique in Montreal. Students and staff at Carlton Comprehensive High School took time out Friday afternoon to take in a dramatic...
Dec 06, 2019 The performance involved students lighting candles to memorialize each of the victims. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Day of Remembrance honours all women affected by violence
It was a solemn occasion at Battlefords Interval House Friday when youth and community members gathered around a candle lit to honour all women who have been victims of violence.The vigil marked the N...
Dec 06, 2019 Left to right, Mandy Melanson (Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords), Debbie Kovalsky (Battlefords Interval House) and Erin Woytiuk (Living Sky School Division) gather for the Day of Remembrance in North Battleford Friday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Montreal Massacre remembered in La Ronge 30 years later
Communities across Canada held events today to remember the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre in 1989.About two dozen people came together at the United Church in La Ronge to mark the occasion...
Dec 06, 2019 Fourteen candles were lit during noon hour in remembrance of the 14 victims. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Students take part in festive season
Students have been spreading holiday cheer this week.Since Monday afternoon, students from local schools have been caroling classic holiday songs at city hall.Christmas at City Hall 2019 presented by ...
Dec 06, 2019 Students from the École Valois School performed for a small crowd of people at city hall on Friday. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
Second annual Children's Toy Bingo taking place in Melfort on Saturday
The Melfort Elks second annual Children's Toy Bingo is this Saturday.After great success in their first year in 2018, the Elks decided they wanted to bring it back again, according to John Barks with ...
Dec 06, 2019 Last year's Children's Toy Bingo was the first put on by the Elks, and they hope to do it every year. (submitted photo/Kathryn Carswell)
Hoback sounds off on Throne Speech
Prince Albert's member of Parliament is making his opinions known about the federal speech from the throne.Randy Hoback, said the speech kicking off the next sitting of Parliament didn't talk about so...
Dec 06, 2019 Randy Hoback is making his opinions known about the federal Throne Speech. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
North Stars return home for rivalry bash with Klippers
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday looking to bounce back from their first back-to-back losses of the season. Returning home to the Civic Centre, the Stars will welcome the Kindersley...
Dec 06, 2019 Rivalry night: While it may be nearly three months since the teams last met to open the season, it shouldn’t take long for the North Stars and Klippers to renew acquaintances when the teams meet Friday at the Civic Centre for their first of back-to-back showdowns this weekend. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Melfort Rotary Club reducing Carol Festival to just one show this year
Less entries this year has led to changes with the Melfort Rotary Carol Festival.There will be just the afternoon performance rather than the tradition of an evening and afternoon show on Sunday.Rotar...
Dec 06, 2019 Gordon Liddle conducts choir at last years carol festival. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)