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Former Battlefords Star, Beckman shines bright for WHL honours
For Spokane Chiefs forward, Adam Beckman, the 2019-20 season was one he likely won't soon forget. At just 18 years of age, Beckman finished the season leading all Western Hockey League (WHL) players w...
Apr 22, 2020 Former Battlefords Stars standout, Adam Beckman has continued to turn heads at the Major Junior level. This season Beckman led all Western Hockey League players with 48 goals, 107 points. (Larry Brunt/Spokane Chiefs Facebook)
‘Something truly special’: Klimosko honoured by CJHL nomination
There soon may not be enough room on the shelf for all of Brayden Klimosko's awards and accomplishments. Since taking the reigns as head coach and general manager of the Battlefords North Stars, ahead...
Apr 22, 2020 Since joining the Stars prior to the fall of 2018, no other coach in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has won more games than Brayden Klimosko. He led his team to a league-best, 80-24-12 record over the two years. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City deterring recreational gatherings
Los Angeles fills Venice Skate Park with sand amid #CoronavirusOutbreak pic.twitter.com/DSWyRGpx5k— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) April 18, 2020 This video of city workers filling a Los Angeles ska...
Apr 22, 2020 The City of North Battleford has barriers and other measures in place to deter gatherings that could break social distancing protocols, such as filling the Rotary Skate Park with sand and shale. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW Staff)
RCMP make cocaine seizure near Maidstone
The Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Unit made a cocaine seizure and arrest following a registration check on a vehicle near Maidstone.On April 16, 2020, at approximately 3 p.m. the Roving Traffic Uni...
Apr 22, 2020 Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Unit made a large cocaine seizure, (supplied photo/RCMP)
'Easy way out': Amundrud, Grant react to University of Lethbridge shutting down hockey programs
A total of 52 student-athletes, as well as numerous staff members were affected by the announcement on Monday, April 20 that the University of Lethbridge was shutting down its men's and women's hockey...
Apr 21, 2020 Michael Grant (left) had played two seasons at the University of Lethbridge, while Nik Amundrud (right) had just finished his first. (submitted photo/MPP Photography)
Patient raises funds for BUH Foundation
While many organizations have seen tough days due to the ongoing COIVID-19 pandemic, the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation recently received a boost from a local resident who wanted to show ...
Apr 21, 2020 Kim Brown, pictured here wearing a ‘Stronger than the Storm’ T-shirt, designed to help raise awareness for rare diseases. (submitted photo/Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation)
North Battleford planning committee approves updated pandemic plan
As an effort to stay in front of the COVID-19 situation, North Battleford's planning committee vetted and approved an updated pandemic plan. "We have been working on this for a while. It is a joint pl...
Apr 21, 2020 North Battleford's planning committee approves updated pandemic plan (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
Community garden project underway in Nipawin
A community garden space is being created in the Town of Nipawin this spring.The garden will be located at Botting Park once the snow melts. Garden boxes are currently under construction.Parks and Rec...
Apr 21, 2020 Garden boxes are currently under construction for the Nipawin community garden. (Facebook/Town of Nipawin Parks and Recreation)
A season of destiny: Reflecting on the 2019 North Stars championship
To celebrate one year since the North Stars' 2019 Canalta Cup championship, Marty Martinson caught up with three key players from the Stars' championship roster. Forwards Braydon Buziak and Owen Lamb,...
Apr 20, 2020 The Battlefords North Stars won their third championship in franchise history one year ago Sunday, capping off a season forever frozen in time among hockey fans in the community. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Independent cannabis retailers working together
The date, 4/20, is a big deal for cannabis advocates, and on this day independent retailers are looking to help others follow in their footsteps. The Weed Pool Cannabis Cooperative put out the message...
Apr 20, 2020 The Weed Pool Cannabis Cooperative has helped independent shops keep their costs down. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)