Battlefords News-Optimist

In the morning draw for the New Horizons Feb. 12 it was Korpach against Wisner on the first sheet.The game was 3-3 after five, but then Korpach gave up steals on six and seven and was three down coming home.

Wine suppliers around the world are very interested in Canada. Between 2005 and 2009 Canadian wine consumption increased 22.5 per cent, leaving the beer and spirits category growth in the dust.

The Battlefords RCMP have received numerous reports of vehicles being vandalized in the city. In addition, people have gone through unlocked vehicles, stealing various items.

The last time the Battlefords Midget Stars played in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League's playoffs most of the current players had not even started body contact hockey.

Saskatchewan RCMP are busy assisting at several highway crashes throughout the province this afternoon. in the past half hour, officers have responded to two single vehicle rollovers in both Pense and Grand Coulee.

It's February school break week. But that doesn't mean there isn't anything to do. The North Battleford Library will be hopping with family fare for all ages this week. Wednesday, Feb. 19, there will be a children's movie. It will begin at 2:30 p.m.

Weyburn RCMP Detachment continuetheir efforts tolocate Kenneth G. Korven, age 44, from Weyburn. RCMP are requesting the public's continued assistance in locating Mr. Korven, who has not been seen at work or by his family and friends since Feb.

Emergency crews had to deal with a couple of motor vehicle accidents on area highways Wednesday. North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services reports that around 5:36 p.m. Wednesday a call came in about a collision 15 kilometres east of Maymont.

North Battleford City Hall has set aside Tuesday, Feb. 19 for a meeting on the city budget. The meeting is to begin at 7 p.m. and will be open to the public.

February 15 1932 - United States bobsled team member Eddie Eagan becomes the first athlete to win gold in both the Summer and Winter Olympics Games. He was gold in boxing in 1920. 1990 - Major League Baseball's owner lock out players.