Battlefords News-Optimist

About three weeks ago Pat Gotto was puzzled to receive a letter with the return address of the Protocol Office of Saskatchewan.

Valentine's Day is soon upon us. Take this as your official last minute reminder to do something extra special for your loved ones. Support your local community by taking your valentine out to dinner at one of the many establishments in town.

The St. Walburg Eagles had a clean sweep of the regular season awards, as they were the regular season champions with a 15-2-1 record and earned a first round bye in the playoffs.

The Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival Committee thanks all the children and youth who submitted beautiful creative image ideas for the Battlefords Music Festival program cover contest.

The Battlefords North Stars clinched a playoff spot with a Tuesday night win at the Civic Centre over the La Ronge Ice Wolves. The 5-2 win also snapped a three-game losing streak for the North Stars.

Two of the eight teams in the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League have hoisted the championship trophy and now the battle for the 2012-13 winner is set to begin. The SPHL playoffs start Friday with all eight teams in action.

Ed, my neighbour next door, is currently on a crusade to save me from myself. When Ed heard I was taking an online college course that costs good money, he choked on his coffee.

The RCMP F Division recruiting team has been holding events to encourage women to consider careers in policing. The next event is Feb. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the University of Saskatchewan.

Dear Editor Monsanto is currently attempting to make its Roundup Ready alfalfa the first genetically modified perennial planted in Canada.

The members of the Blaine Lake RCMP detachment continue to monitor rural communities within its jurisdiction and ensure residents are complying with the law. RCMP executeda search warrant for a residence in Blaine Lake Jan. 26 at 5 p.m.