Local Sports

Often during the Saskatchewan winters the only thought of water is the frozen variety in the hockey and curling arenas, but a handful of locals were in the pool and enjoying the water in Saskatoon in January.

The weekend didn't start out well for the Battlefords North Stars, but they did win the second of two games in Flin Flon setting up a head-to-head Bauer Conference survivor series matchup in just over a week.

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School wrestling team participated in the 28th annual Redmen Classic at Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon Feb. 4 and 5.

Story:As usual, all real threats for a World Series title begin in the AL East except this time we can rule out Tampa Bay as a legitimate threat after a thorough dismantling of a fine roster.

Major changes or minor changes? Minor Hockey Associations across Saskatchewan, including the Battlefords Minor Hockey Association, are waiting to see if the newly formed Saskatchewan Bantam Hockey League brings about major changes to their hockey sea

It was a sad night at the North Battleford Civic Centre for Battlefords Midget Stars fans. It was sad in part because the Stars were beaten 4-1 by the visiting Saskatoon Contacts despite outshooting and outworking the Contacts for most of the night.

The roads weren't great outside, but the ice conditions and the competition inside were right on track. The Horizon Central Athletic Association (HCAA) held their 2011 Junior Curling District Championships in Lanigan February 4-5.

A local curler didn't have much luck at the provincial Tankard last week. Aaron Gaudreau of Pilger, curling with his brother Derek Gaudreau, didn't make it very far at the 2011 SaskTel Men's Provincial Tankard held February 2-6 in North Battleford.

Home ice was definitely an advantage for the Humboldt Broncos last week. The Broncos had three games scheduled between February 1 and 5, all at home, and all of them ended in wins for the home team.

FEBRUARY 11-13 Annual Sweet Heart Tournament will be underway in the Battlefords. The female hockey tournament is presented by the Battlefords Blues rec hockey team.