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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

Success slowly coming for Timberjaks as team enters back half of season

Following a slow start to the season for the Prairie Junior Hockey League's (PJHL) newest franchise, the Prince Albert Timberjaks are slowly beginning to find their footing and see some success.The Ti...

Dec 21, 2023

AAA Sharks Alumni Game connects hockey and community

The Battlefords AAA Sharks held their annual Alumni Game Tuesday night at Battleford Arena, with 15 alumni joining those on the current team roster, to face off in a friendly game between current and ...

Dec 20, 2023

Community Grant Program to benefit Battlefords, Lloydminster and Meadow Lake area programs

The Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) will provide some added benefit to programs in the North West region in the latest installments. Family programs will receive support in the Battlefords, Meadow La...

Dec 20, 2023

Brad Blake named North Stars' RBC-SJHL Community Ambassador

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced its RBC-SJHL Community Ambassador Team, highlighting one player from each of the league's 12 organizations, making a difference for their clu...

Dec 20, 2023

Two Broncos, one Hawk return home golden with Team Canada West

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League now has four new members in its gold medalist history.Humboldt Broncos head coach Scott Barney and forward Matthew Van Blaricom, along with Nipawin Hawks defencem...

Dec 19, 2023

North Stars trio headline SJHL Players of the Week

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) recently announced its final Players of the Week for 2023, headlined by a trio of Battlefords North Stars who played a vital role in the team's three wins ...

Dec 19, 2023

Jubilation Handbell Choir rings in the festive season

The North Battleford Library will be filled with the sounds of bells tonight when the Jubilation Handbell Choir performs some Christmas melodies.The event will take place at the Library's Lecture Thea...

Dec 19, 2023