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Under the bright lights of Beaver Lions Stadium, the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings looked ready for prime time Thursday night.

The John Paul II Crusaders season debut went according to plan Thursday. However, despite a 36-12 victory at home over the Unity Warriors, there are still things the Crusaders are looking to improve upon in the weeks ahead.

The strength of local football programs starts at the lowest levels.

After three pre-season games, the Battlefords North Stars are close to finalizing their roster for the start of the 2016-17 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season.

Last weekend marked the first time that Jeremy Velazquez got a taste of what Junior A hockey with the Battlefords North Stars is like.

With the calendar flipping to September hockey has returned as the Humboldt Broncos hosted the 2016 fall training camp Sept. 1-4 in Humboldt.

Getting low at HCI football practices The Humboldt Collegiate Institute Mohawks football team got an early start to the school year, kicking off their season more than a week before classes started in preparation for their 2016 season.

The Labour Day weekend is one that Braydon Buziak will never forget.

With the Labour Day weekend now officially past us, it’s starting to actually feel like hockey season is here.

It’s been three years since Andrew Albers pitched with the Minnesota Twins. The 30-year-old left-hander from North Battleford is hoping to make the most of his return to the American League club as the 2016 season comes to a close.