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Two AA Barons teams have already started their provincial runs. Sunday, the Battlefords Midget AA Barons hosted North East.

Fans of the Battlefords North Stars have come to expect a tight checking, close game between the North Stars and Nipawin Hawks throughout the previous seasons.

The Civic Centre had a party-like atmosphere - again - Friday night. Last Monday, the New Year's Eve Centennial event got the party started.

Cole Tenetiuk of the Battlefords has had plenty of curling success in his young career while curling out of the Battlefords.

After the lengthy holiday break, students were back in class at North Battleford Comprehensive High School and the senior girls' basketball team was back on the court. The Vikings competed in the Prince Albert St.

Along with the exciting action on the ice, there was another reason the Mac's Tournament in Calgary was a highlight for Battlefords Midget Stars defenceman Maxim Powiada.

The Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League has quickly developed into a league where any team can lose on any night. Four of the eight teams in the league played two or more games last week.

The Battlefords Midget Stars made their first appearance at the Mac's Tournament in Calgary in 12 years. The Midget Stars got started on the right foot, as they won their first two round robin games.

A number of former Battlefords Midget Stars and local hockey players have made their way across the border and joined teams in the North Eastern Alberta Junior B Hockey League.

The Battlefords Midget Stars are 2-0 at the Midget AAA Mac's Tournament in Calgary after beating the Calgary Buffaloes 4-1 Thursday night. The Stars had the 1-0 lead and after the first 20 minutes were tied 1-1.