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Stars host Mustangs in search of fifth straight

For just the second time in their last 12 games, and the third since the turn of the new year, the Battlefords North Stars will return to home ice Saturday night, as the team welcome the Melfort Musta...

Feb 04, 2023

Indigenous group talks about reporting system for people experiencing homelessness

WINNIPEG - An Indigenous organization is spearheading efforts to develop a system that could make it easier to flag when a person experiencing homelessness is missing. It comes after the slayings of f...

Feb 04, 2023

Humboldt District Health Complex receives $340k for nurse/patient call system

The Humboldt District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) have partnered up to invest locally.Each organization has decided to commit $170,000 ($340,000 in total) to...

Feb 03, 2023

Bell chasing history, family legacy with North Stars

It's been a magical season for Battlefords North Stars forward, Kian Bell, who picked up his 39th and 40th goals of the year Thursday night, to lead the team to a 5-2 win at Notre Dame.Coming in just ...

Feb 03, 2023

SJHL MVP of the month named Mustangs' first star of January

The Melfort Mustangs have named their three stars for the month of January, and it came as no surprise as to who was number one.1st Star: Ben Tkachuk (10gp, 4G, 16A, 20pts)Not a single player in the e...

Feb 03, 2023

Melfort adds Patterson for 2023-24 season

The Melfort Mustangs have added their most recent commitment, for the upcoming 2023-24 season.Nolan Patterson, a 2005-born forward, will join the organization, later this year.As for now, the Rose Val...

Feb 03, 2023

Stars top Hounds 5-2 in Wilcox to win fourth straight

The Battlefords North Stars extended their winning streak to four straight Thursday night in Wilcox, with a 5-2 victory over the division rival, Notre Dame Hounds.Justen Maric withstood a Hounds barra...

Feb 03, 2023

Carlton Trail College to have healthcare programs expanded

Earlier this week, the Government of Saskatchewan invested more than $5.5 million to help create over 550 new post-secondary training seats across 18 healthcare training programs.Carlton Trail College...

Feb 02, 2023

SGI funding new scholarship for Indigenous students in honour of Montreal Lake man

The Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is funding a new scholarship in honour of a man from the Montreal Lake Cree Nation.Harold Johnson, who was a Crown Prosecutor, Indigenous advocate, and most...

Feb 02, 2023

Tkachuk takes home SJHL MVP for the month of January

Melfort Mustangs' captain Ben Tkachuk, was arguably the perfect teammate anyone could ask for in the month of January. The 20-year-old seemed to set up his teammates every time he touched the puck.The...

Feb 02, 2023