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North Stars winning streak extends to eight games

North Stars winning streak extends to eight games

It didn't take long for the Battlefords North Stars to take control of their 30th game of the season against the Estevan Bruins Tuesday night at the Civic Centre.

Local business seeking permit to clear snow

Changes are coming to the noise abatement bylaw after a local business found itself caught between a rock and a hard place in trying to clear customers' parking lots of snow.
Battlefords North Stars December Schedule

Battlefords North Stars December Schedule

December 1 is the cutdown date for SJHL roster so it could be a busy month. The North Stars have nine games on the schedule for this month before a 13-day break between games for the holiday break. Friday, Dec. 2 - North Stars at Melville, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 30 Local scores

In Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League action Wednesday night Saulteaux lost a close one on home ice against the Perdue Pirates. The Pirates won 10-9 for their second win of the season. Saulteaux falls to 0-2-0-1 on the season.

Show and tell at PI Suites

Dorothy Kissick was to North Battleford for a check up after cataract surgery and everything is just fine. Jack Inkster of Edmonton stopped in for a visit with his mom Eva Inkster. Colleen Koski was in Lloydminster for a doctor's appointment Tuesday.
Watch out for dunkel gruen!

Watch out for dunkel gruen!

While visiting in the big city last week I was reminded of a long-ago and almost forgotten experience. At the time of that particular incident, friends were visiting us from Switzerland.
Stars get first win on home ice

Stars get first win on home ice

The Battlefords Midget Stars hosted the Notre Dame Argos twice on the weekend and skated away with a win and a loss against the seventh place Argos.

Boots and Bouquets

A big bouquet to the man, who, without hesitation, ran across 100th Street to assist a person who had fallen on the slippery sidewalk across from the post office.

Protect against online shopping fraud

With the ever increasing use of the Internet to get the best possible deal, and the convenience of shopping on line while everyone is busy around the holidays, the RCMP's F Division Commercial Crime Section is advising the public to use caution when
Mentorship program basis of new exhibit

Mentorship program basis of new exhibit

A new exhibition at the Chapel Gallery is the culmination of two years of mentorship for eight local artists.
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