For the second episode of our 2025-26 SJHL RBC Community Ambassadors, we highlight Eric Marks of the Battlefords North Stars.
RBC Community Ambassadors are recognized for making a difference and giving back to the communities where they play. Each Ambassador is celebrated at an RBC Game Night and honoured with an RBC donation to a school in their local community.
SJHL fans will be able to vote online for the RBC Community Ambassador of their choice to be honoured as the recipient of the RBC Community Award at the end of the SJHL regular season. This additional honour is accompanied by a further donation from RBC in the player’s name to a school in their local community.
Drew’s $1,000 donation from RBC will go to Bready Elementary School in North Battleford, SK.
According to the North Stars, the Cayley, AB native:
demonstrates leadership through hard work, resilience, and the composed way he carries himself in every environment. On the ice, he leads by example—showing consistent effort in practices and games, maintaining calm under pressure, and displaying an intuitive understanding of situations as they unfold. His ability to reset quickly, stay focused, and continue contributing with purpose reflects a level of maturity that elevates those around him.
Off the ice, Eric’s leadership is shaped by his outgoing nature, emotional awareness, and genuine respect for others. He represents the organization with maturity and professionalism at community events, school visits, and partner engagements, understanding that leadership extends far beyond performance. He is approachable with teammates, respectful to staff and volunteers, and attentive when engaging with youth and families—often taking the time to connect on a personal level.
Eric’s background as a firefighter and his aspirations to become a first responder further highlight his sense of responsibility, composure, and commitment to service. His leadership is quiet but deeply impactful—earned through reliability, intuitive judgment, positive attitude, and an unwavering work ethic. He consistently models the values of teamwork, humility, and service that define the Battlefords North Stars.
Marks has been credited with:
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Battlefords: Eric has volunteered at BBBS initiatives, including National Child’s Day, where he actively engaged with youth and families. He was noted by the event’s lead organizer as being polite, fun, and highly engaging, creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere for participants and reflecting strong character and leadership.
• Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre: Eric supported Innovation Federal Credit Union’s Innovation in the Community campaign, assisting with the delivery of tickets, canteen coupons, and mini sticks, as well as promoting the Toque & Mitten Toss in support of the Food & Resource Centre.
• BGC Battlefords (Boys & Girls Club): He participated in youth-focused outreach events, engaging with children and promoting inclusivity, teamwork, and positive role modelling.
• Battlefords Family Resource Centre: Eric took part in ECIP Week community visits, supporting early childhood and family programming initiatives.
• Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre
• Bready School: Eric has attended school visits, interacting with students and representing the North Stars as a positive role model.
• Battlefords North Stars Community & Sponsor Outreach: Eric consistently volunteers at team-led community initiatives, sponsor visits, and appreciation events, engaging with fans and community partners in a professional and approachable manner.
