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Corrine Sokul has achieved a Gold Test Status in the four disciplines of skating. This rare Quad Gold accomplishment makes Corrine, her family, and Skate Battlefords very proud of her.

Entry drafts are always an exciting time of the year for sports fans. No matter which sport you’re watching, and at what level, you’ll hear about up-and-coming players who are ready to make an impact at the next level in the future.

The Humboldt Roller Derby league kicked off their first practice of the season on Sunday at the curling rink and though members were few, emotions were still optimistic.

Unlike Major League Baseball and the National Football League, finishing last in the NHL standings doesn’t guarantee getting the first overall pick in the draft.

The Wilkie Outlaws are league champions for a third year in a row. They defeated the Kindersley Red Lions 5-0 in game five last Thursday to win the Sask. West League title.

As anticipation of construction of a new Saskatchewan Hospital winds up, the operations at what has been a longtime favourite of curling enthusiasts at the hospital grounds are winding down.

Brody Hoffman has decided to forego his senior year at the University of Vermont and has signed with the Minnesota Wild. The native of Wilkie played three years for the Catamounts, posting a record of 34-33-9 with a 2.45 goals-against-average and a .

The Northland Power Curling Centre was home to some high-calibre curling over the weekend. Especially from Team Korte of Saskatoon. Korte’s rink went undefeated en route to securing their spot at the 2016 Mixed Canadian Championships in Toronto Nov.

The Battlefords AAA Stars needed a win Saturday to force a fifth and final game in the SMAAAHL finals. They couldn't muster one, dropping a 2-1 decision to the Regina Pat Canadians, losing the title on home ice for the second year in a row.

Let’s get one thing straight; the Buffalo Sabres are not a good hockey team. But the thing is, they weren’t good before they traded away half of their roster.