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A season for the ages: North Stars chasing history down the homestretch

More than halfway through the SJHL season, the Battlefords North Stars are already in unchartered waters as the lone team in documented SJHL history to remain undefeated in regulation time, into the N...

Jan 05, 2023

Stars get goals from all four lines, top La Ronge for 12th straight

It took just three periods into the New Year for all four lines to get on the board for the Battlefords North Stars, in the team's 4-3 win over La Ronge Wednesday night in North Battleford.Steven Kess...

Jan 05, 2023

Donation has personal resonance for local business owner

A decision to support Hope's Home via a donation to a local mountain climber's fundraiser has a very personal connection for Shelly Gordon of 6th Avenue Car Wash & Auto Glass. Gordon's niece lived...

Jan 04, 2023

Local pooch Luna named 'top dog' in second annual Dog Tag Auction

"Sassy, silly and fun-loving," there's a new top dog in Meadow Lake, and her name is Luna Pie Ophelia Huber.An 11-year-old pooch adopted in 2014, Luna has been recognized as the recipient of Meadow La...

Jan 04, 2023

North Stars kick off New Year in clash with Ice Wolves

The Battlefords North Stars will return to the ice at the ACC for their first game of the New Year Wednesday night, to kick off 2023 in a heavyweight tilt against La Ronge. The North Stars (28-0-2-1) ...

Jan 04, 2023

Operation Red Nose's return to P.A. raises $3,600 for local youth programming

After a two-year hiatus, Operation Red Nose was once again back in Prince Albert helping people get home safely over the holidays.This annual program has been running in communities across the country...

Jan 04, 2023

City infrastructure, cultural diversity and recreational activities, all priorities for Humboldt in 2023

The City of Humboldt is building off its 2022 year, as they now move into 2023.The city has some main focuses at the top of its mind, as administrators plan out the next 12 months.According to Mayor M...

Jan 03, 2023

North Stars Doell commits to Ferris State

Battlefords North Stars forward Holden Doell will trade his black and silver threads for the crimson and gold of the Ferris State Bulldogs next fall. Doell has announced his commitment to the NCAA Div...

Jan 03, 2023

Two dead, five others injured from multi-vehicle collision near Osler

Two people are dead following a multi-vehicle collision near the Town of Osler.On Jan. 1, around 6:15 p.m., RCMP received a report of a three vehicle incident on Highway 11. Seven people were involved...

Jan 02, 2023

Canadian Cardinal mourns Pope Benedict XVI, says writings will guide for centuries

MONTREAL - Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is being remembered in Canada for his intellect and theological influence on the Catholic Church he led for nearly nine years. Cardinal Thomas Collins praised the...

Dec 31, 2022