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North Stars fall to Weyburn in series opener

The Battlefords North Stars fell 3-2 to Weyburn Friday night in the opening game of the teams' best-of-seven first round playoff series. Red Wings' goalie Dazza Mitchell led the way for his team betwe...

Mar 18, 2023

80 students recognized at annual Cumberland College awards ceremony

Cumberland College celebrated, recognized, and honoured their students on Friday, as part of their annual scholarships and awards ceremony.The festivities marked the first in-person event of its kind,...

Mar 17, 2023

North Stars host Weyburn for Game 1 of Playoffs

Game 1 of the playoffs kicks off Friday for the Battlefords North Stars, as the team welcome the Weyburn Red Wings to town to open their first-round best-of-seven series.Team OutlookThe North Stars ar...

Mar 17, 2023

North Stars Allan recognized as SJHL Rookie of the Week

Battlefords North Stars forward Jackson Allan has been recognized for his standout play down the stretch of the regular season as the SJHL Rookie of the Week. Allan scored five points (all assists) in...

Mar 17, 2023

ACAC Men's Hockey Finals rich with North Stars alumni

There will be no shortage of Battlefords North Stars alumni taking to the ice this weekend, for the ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference) Men's Hockey Finals between the defending champion NAIT ...

Mar 16, 2023

Melfort world champion chuckwagon racer to have entrance signs established throughout community

Layne MacGillivray is set to be the new face of the City of Melfort, at least when people are entering the community.The world-champion chuckwagon racer was born and raised in Melfort, graduating from...

Mar 16, 2023

Saskatchewan police respond to Edmonton officer deaths

Local police and those from further afield are responding to the deaths of two fellow officers in Edmonton Thursday morning. Prince Albert Police Chief Jonathan Bergen said the loss of others in unifo...

Mar 16, 2023

City to receive proposals for new rec complex in April

The City of Meadow Lake is progressing in its preliminary planning stages for its new Recreation and Civic Centre complex (arena).Proposals for the build are due to be submitted April 6, with council ...

Mar 16, 2023

Vulcans head coach reflects on the ups and downs of this past season

It may not have been the ending they were hoping for, but the Prince Albert Vulcans have a ton to be proud of. The U18AA squad finished the regular season with a North Division best record of 26-4-1-2...

Mar 16, 2023

Mustangs earn SJHL's fourth seed, home-ice advantage against Ice Wolves

The Melfort Mustangs are now just one day away from the start of the SJHL playoffs, as Game 1 against the La Ronge Ice Wolves goes Friday night. Melfort will have home-ice advantage in the first round...

Mar 16, 2023