In October, the North Stars organization came together with local RCMP officers to initiate awareness of drug and gang related lifestyles.
Four players, Kendall Fransoo, Connor Sych, Logan Nachtegaele and Troy Gerein, and assistant coach Braeden Johnson took a trip to the east side of Vancouver to witness first hand the effects of drug and alcohol abuse. They then took their first-hand experience and spoke to local children about the consequences of such activity.
The North Stars reached out to young men and women, from Grades 5 to 8, as well as local hockey teams. Because of this, they were honoured for their actions by local RCMP, receiving a framed certificate and RCMP hats for their contributions.
The Battlefords organization paved the way for the future of the SJHL, becoming the first team in the league to partner with the RCMP and involve themselves in Project Forecheck.
According to the RCMP, it is imperative for players from the North Stars to participate in a project like this, considering their weight in the community. They say children look up to the players and to having their voices deliver an anti addiction message will resonate with youth of the Battlefords.
The Saskatoon Blades and Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League are also involved with the project.
