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Albers impressive in win over Athletics

Through five innings Sunday at Safeco Field, Andrew Albers was completely baffling the hitters on the Oakland Athletics.

Sep 4, 2017 10:57 AM Read more >

North Stars fall in pre-season opener

It was tough sledding for the Battlefords North Stars as they started their exhibition schedule Sunday in Bonnyville, Alta.

Sep 4, 2017 3:58 AM Read more >

North Stars set pre-season roster

While the number of players still on the Battlefords North Stars roster is a large one heading into the start of their exhibition schedule Sunday night, head coach and general manager Brandon Heck had a simple message for those still looking to crack

Sep 3, 2017 4:20 PM Read more >

Sowing and reaping

Linda’s Lines

Sep 2, 2017 8:12 PM Read more >

Pop-up Adventure Play stops at library park

Wednesday, Aug. 23, the UK’s Pop-Up Adventure Play was at the library park. Kids were free to play and make things out of cardboard, tape and string, and colour them with markers and crayons.

Sep 1, 2017 2:29 PM Read more >

Beckman and Gavlas sign WHL contracts

As the Battlefords Stars begin their preparations for the 2017-18 Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League season, their leading scorer from last year will be trying to make it to the next level.

Sep 1, 2017 1:02 PM Read more >

The Wilkinsons

Sep 1, 2017 12:02 PM Read more >

Graham Tuer 1930-2017

Everybody has a Story

Sep 1, 2017 11:57 AM Read more >

Harrison to back Moe for leadership

Jeremy Harrison, MLA for Meadow Lake said today he will be withdrawing his name from the Sask Party leadership contest and throwing his support behind Scott Moe.

Sep 1, 2017 10:33 AM Read more >

NDP blasts cabinet shuffle, slams minister Doke

It didn’t take long for newly-appointed Government Relations minister Larry Doke to get slammed by opposition New Democrats.

Sep 1, 2017 8:48 AM Read more >

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