Local Sports

The 2013 Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo attracted some big attendance - both in terms of spectators and rodeo participants. That is the word from Derek Schmidt of the Kinsmen Club, who noted attendance was up from last year's event.

A leading scorer with the Battlefords North Stars is heading to New York state for the next chapter in his hockey journey.

Here is a roundup of items from around the SJHL. The Canadian Junior Hockey League has announced their nominees for Top Defenceman and Top Goaltender honours and SJHL players are on both lists.

The obviously slow start to spring in 2013 has played havoc with peoples' golfing plans.

An opportunity is being offered by power skating instructor Jordan Trach this summer to those looking to elevate their skills.

Members of Battlefords Karate-Do took part in their major tournament of the year Saturday. Several members of the team travelled to Lloydminster for the Tournament of Champions.

The newly-crowned SJHL champion Yorkton Terriers now know who their opponents will be in the first-ever Western Canada Cup that begins this weekend.

One hundred high school football players from throughout rural Saskatchewan participated in the annual Kelly Bates Football Camp held in Muenster over the weekend. The kids braved the cold and battled against the snow, perfecting their play.

April 25 1876 - This was the very first game in the National League for the Chicago Cubs. They beat Louisville game 4-0, which also counts as the Cubs first shutout in the NL.

Coming off their best season in several years, the Battlefords AAA Stars were looking to the future with excitement and optimism this past weekend.