Tag Archives: People
NewsAlert: Sportsnet apologizes for Don Cherry's anti-immigrant comments
TORONTO - Sportsnet has apologized for TV commentator Don Cherry's remarks on Saturday night's Coach's Corner segment. The network says Cherry's remarks are discriminatory and offensive and do&nb...
Nov 10, 2019 Don Cherry
Mother recalls military career of son currently serving in Iraq
As Canadians prepare to observe Remembrance Day tomorrow, students from Churchill Community High School will likely recall 29-year-old Angus Robertson currently serving in Iraq.His mother Karen Robert...
Nov 10, 2019 Karen Robertson taught at Churchill Community High School for 32 years. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Stars soar to 15th straight win in 5-1 grounding of Hawks
The Battlefords North Stars claimed their 15th straight win Saturday night, as the team defeated the Nipawin Hawks 5-1 at Centennial Arena to improve to 22-1 on the season. Austin Becker (one goal, tw...
Nov 10, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars are enjoying a season for the books this year, as the team recorded their 15th straight win and 22nd victory in 23 games this year Saturday night in Nipawin. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars enter Nipawin looking to keep streak alive versus Hawks
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Saturday night having won 14-straight contests, looking to make it 15 against a hungry Nipawin Hawks team in Nipawin. The Battlefords enter the evening fir...
Nov 09, 2019 Saturday’s matchup between the North Stars and Hawks should be a thriller if the season-series thus far is any indication. The Stars have come back to win each of the three prior meetings between the two sides in dramatic fashion, by just a single goal. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Police request help finding missing 30-year-old man
The Prince Albert Police Service is requesting assistance in locating missing person Dylan Chretien.According to a media release, the 30-year-old man is described as 165 lbs and 5 feet 9 inches tall a...
Nov 09, 2019 Dylan Chretien (Submitted photo/Prince Albert Police Service)
Local golfers compete in Florida
Three local Saskatchewan golfers are in Kissimmee, Florida at the Reunion Resort competing at the Maple Leaf Junior Tour (MJT) Boston Pizza National Championship. The 54-hole event started Friday and ...
Nov 09, 2019 P.A.'s Noah Parent going through his moves in a practice round in Florida.(Submitted photo/Leslie Wingham)
Stars blank Mustangs 3-0 to win 14th straight
The Battlefords North Stars stayed scorching hot Friday, as the team shut out the Melfort Mustangs, 3-0 to claim their 14th straight win. The victory marks the Stars' second consecutive shutout win, a...
Nov 09, 2019 North Stars’ teammates gather around to congratulate goaltender, Adam Dmyterko (#35) on his second shutout of the season following the Stars' 3-0 victory over the Mustangs Friday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars travel to Melfort for showdown of league’s top two teams
There may be eleven points in the standings separating the Battlefords North Stars and Melfort Mustangs atop the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) standings, but Friday night should prove a two...
Nov 08, 2019 Stars’ forward, Rylan Nivon (#23) will look to stay hot against the Mustangs, after picking up three points and the shootout winner last month in the first matchup of the season-series, a 5-4 Battlefords’ victory. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Battleford Acting Fire Chief receives provincial recognition
A North Battleford fireman has been recognized by the Saskatchewan government for his contribution to the province.Acting Fire Chief Lindsay Holm received a Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal duri...
Nov 08, 2019 Acting Fire Chief Lindsay Holm received a Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal during a ceremony in Saskatoon on October 9. (supplied photo/City of North Battleford)
Region sees slight uptick in jobs
There's slightly better news on the job scene for the Prince Albert and North region - which includes The Battlefords and Melfort - as well as signs of continued improvement on the provincial front.Ac...
Nov 08, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)