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Not only did the head coach and general manager of the North Stars win the SJHL Coach of the Year award, he has now been nominated as one of the best in the Canadian junior hockey scene.

Humboldt native, Logan Barlage, got the best phone call a 14 year old hockey player could get on May 5 when the Swift Current Broncos selected Barlage fourth overall in the Western Hockey League Bantam Draft.

A pair of Skate Humboldt volunteers picked up Skate Canada volunteer awards.

Calico building dream a reality By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor For two years Calico has been trying to raise money for a new gymnasium to house the Calico Gymnastics Club. As of May 3, they are getting their wish with a new deal struck with the city.

The Saskatchewan Rush headed into the playoffs looking to defend their crown against the Calgary Roughnecks in game one of the West final.

North Battleford’s own, Andrew Albers, has been tearing up the international league as of late, and he recently was honoured with the pitcher of the week award with the Rochester Red Wings.

Three days of CPCA races

“Make baseball fun again.” I’m not certain if the incident that occurred between the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers Sunday afternoon was what Bryce Harper had in mind when he spearheaded the campaign to breathe life back into the game.

The North Battleford Beavers jumped into first place in the SPBL standings after taking two games against the Moose Jaw Canucks Saturday at Beaver Lions Stadium.

One win away. That’s how close the Wilkie Brewers were to finding themselves in the NSRBL finals last year.