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North Stars head to Showcase in search of fifth straight

The Battlefords North Stars are SJHL Showcase-bound Tuesday, for their first afternoon start of the season, against the Weyburn Red Wings. The North Stars (4-0) enter play Tuesday red-hot, in search o...

Sep 27, 2022

Trojans stay the course, expect better results as core group matures

The Tisdale Trojans will begin their 2022/23 season tomorrow Sept. 28 in a home game against the Yorkton Secon Maulers.Tisdale will look to rebound off an unfortunate season last year, which saw them ...

Sep 27, 2022

Prince Albert man aims to be last person standing in creepy contest

Prince Albert's Trevor Phillip believes if he were to be in a horror movie, he would have the smarts and genre know-how to survive the killer and win the prize.The 51-year-old, self-proclaimed introve...

Sep 27, 2022

U15 NorthWest Stars announce roster for '22-23 season

With the start of their hockey season just around the corner, the U15 AA NorthWest Stars have announced the roster for 2022-23.Six players on this year's team are from the Battlefords, including forwa...

Sep 26, 2022

Structure fire in Battleford flats area being investigated

Firefighters were busy putting out a structure fire in Battleford early Sunday morning that saw significant damage. Battleford Fire Department Fire Chief Larry Gabruch said at 6:24 a.m. crews were cal...

Sep 26, 2022

Humboldt Big Brothers Big Sisters recognize yearly award recipients

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Humboldt recently held its 2022 Big Celebration, recognizing its volunteers, mentors and sponsors.Development Coordinator Jodie Hergott told northeastNOW it was a ni...

Sep 26, 2022

AAA Sharks show bite in home-opening win

The Battlefords AAA Sharks' killer instinct was on display Sunday, taking home a 5-3 win over the Prince Albert Bears in their home opener at Battleford Arena. The Sharks saw five different players pi...

Sep 26, 2022

North Stars cash in for 6-3 win versus Millionaires

Six different North Stars chipped in with a goal apiece Friday night, in the Battlefords' 6-3 win over the Melville Millionaires in North Battleford. Colby Bear, Jordan Grill, Steven Kesslering, Keito...

Sep 24, 2022

Sod turned at new Carrot River School

Premier Scott Moe and Carrot River Valley MLA Fred Bradshaw joined students, staff and representatives of the North East School Division to celebrate the official beginning of construction on the new ...

Sep 23, 2022

North Stars host Millionaires in bid for fourth straight

The Battlefords North Stars return to home ice at the Access Communications Centre Friday, to bring in the weekend against the Melville Millionaires. The North Stars (3-0) enter play coming off a 6-1 ...

Sep 23, 2022