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Connaught School claims 2019 elementary soccer championship
Connaught School defeated McKitrick Elementary in a clash of the heavyweights on the soccer pitch this week, to claim the 2019 Living Sky School Division Elementary Soccer Championship. A game featuri...
Oct 19, 2019 Connaught’s championship team pose for a picture, following their big win to take home the city’s elementary soccer title. (Submitted photo/Kathryn Blanchard)
Stars clip Hawks in comeback win, improve to 14-1
Following a successful 12-game stint on the road that saw the team go 11-1 in the process, the Battlefords North Stars returned to the Civic Centre Friday night and gave the fans what they came to see...
Oct 18, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars salute the hometown crowd after staying hot in their return to the Civic Centre following a lengthy road swing. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
John Paul II cross country season finishes strong
Another great year for cross country athletes has wrapped up for the season.The John Paul II collegiate cross country team had another successful year conclude with four of their nine athletes qualify...
Oct 18, 2019 John Paul II cross country athletes (supplied photo/Kristina Binette)
North Stars welcome Hawks to town in return to Civic Centre
With a 13-1 record through their opening 14 games, the Battlefords North Stars are the toast of the SJHL heading into the weekend.Looking to keep their hot streak in tact, the team will have their wor...
Oct 18, 2019 Making an impact: Forward Dace Prymak played the role of hero for the Stars Wednesday night, scoring the overtime winner against La Ronge. The forward will get a look on the team's top line tonight, after picking up three goals, seven points through his first 10 games this season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Student-Teacher connection and mental health main priorities for Northeast rep on youth council
The Government of Saskatchewan has officially announced who will serve on their first Provincial Youth Council.The council features 12 high school students from 12 different school divisions across th...
Oct 17, 2019 Louise Lacroix is a grade 12 student at MUCC and is the Northeast School Division representative on the Provincial Youth Council. (Submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
NBCHS football team primed and ready for playoff surge
There is no game more important than the next one for the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings football team.After posting a 3-3 record through the regular season, the Vikings wi...
Oct 17, 2019 (Submitted photo/Mark Kotchorek)
North Stars edge Ice Wolves in OT thriller
It was a happy bus ride back to North Battleford Wednesday night, as the Battlefords North Stars edged out the La Ronge Ice Wolves 4-3 in thrilling overtime fashion, to improve to 13-1 on the season. ...
Oct 17, 2019 North Stars’ teammates swarm rookie Dace Prymak in jubilation, just moments after the forward scored the overtime winner over La Ronge in highlight-reel fashion. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
St. Brieux hosting regional boys soccer tournament, aiming for provincials
One more step remains for soccer teams as the provincial tournament approaches.Schools all across Saskatchewan will be holding regional tournaments during the Oct. 18 weekend. One of those schools is ...
Oct 16, 2019 The St. Brieux Senior Boys soccer team will aim for provincials as they host the 3A regional tournament next weekend. (submitted photo/Brittany Berscheid)
Melfort couple recognized for 25 years of foster parenting
Twenty-five years of foster parenting in Melfort was recognized by the Ministry of Social Services earlier this month.Since 1994, Laurie and Shirley Vhal welcomed children into their home.The couple b...
Oct 16, 2019 Shirley and Laurie Vhal recognized for 25 years of foster parenting in Melfort. (submitted photo/Shirley Vhal)
Local SADD chapter plans for billboards, additional RCMP checkstops
The Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD) club at La Ronge's Churchill Community High School want to remind residents to report impaired drivers. That's according to club advisor Joslynn Thedor...
Oct 16, 2019 Members of the SADD group from Churchill Community High School. (submitted photo/Joslynn Thedorf)