Tag Archives: People
North Stars alums shine with SWHL Awards
The Sask West Hockey League recently announced their award winners for the 2022-23 hockey season, with a number of former Battlefords North Stars taking centre stage. Top scorer, MVP, and most gentlem...
Feb 08, 2023
Mustangs add second Bobcat in as many weeks
The Melfort Mustangs have added some blueline depth for their future years.The team announced early Wednesday that 2005-born defenceman Josh Hogman has committed to the organization for the 2023/24 se...
Feb 08, 2023
Local girl to play for Regina Riot this spring
For the second time in the past year, a high school girl from Tisdale has joined the Regina Riot.Grade 11 student Shayden Magnus will be suiting up for the Regina Riot, later this spring, when the sea...
Feb 08, 2023
Local pitching standout, Wrench excited for next chapter with Williston State
Battlefords local, Brody Wrench is primed for the pitchers mound at the post-secondary level this fall, with Williston State College. Recently announcing his commitment to the Tetons baseball program,...
Feb 07, 2023
Melfort Rotary Club helping with relief efforts for Turkey and Syria
After a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit parts of Turkey and Syria on Monday, the northeast area has decided to take action and help with relief efforts.The Melfort Rotary Club has made a call out to loca...
Feb 07, 2023
City of N.B. recognizes 13 with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medals
Over a dozen North Battleford residents were recognized for their years of service Monday night at the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal Ceremony at the Chapel Gallery.13 members of the @cityn...
Feb 07, 2023
'Surprised but not surprised': Cree hockey player discusses continual issue of racism in sport
One of the Western Hockey League's (WHL) greatest players, who is Cree, said he isn't surprised to see Indigenous players today being racially discriminated against.Dan Hodgson, who played three years...
Feb 06, 2023
Carlton student soars high after cheerleading team wins championship
Update 8:12pm Monday: Prairie Fire's bid was accepted and so they will compete in Florida in May.Just days before her 17th birthday, Prince Albert's Ava Woroniuk has received a huge lift.The cheerlead...
Feb 06, 2023
Rural internet services set to improve in the northeast
A local communications company has partnered with SaskTel to help "bring more advanced broadband solutions and faster internet speeds to underserved rural areas in east-central Saskatchewan."The local...
Feb 06, 2023
Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby fundraiser to help youth
Outdoor enthusiasts will be gearing up to head to Murray Lake near Cochin for the upcoming Ice Fishing Derby. The event will be held on March 4, from noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Saulteaux and...
Feb 05, 2023