Battlefords News-Optimist

It took awhile for the Battlefords Midget Stars to pulled away from the Beardy's Blackhawks in Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League action when the teams played Thursday at the Civic Centre.

The annual SUMA convention wrapped up Feb. 6 with one of the familiar staples of the event: the bear pit session featuring provincial cabinet ministers.

Depressed oil prices and discounts to Saskatchewan oil have emerged as a growing concern for the provincial government.

Onion Lake RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating 27-year-old Matthew Faithful, who is currently wanted on warrants for failing to appear, failing to comply with conditions, possession of weapons, operating a motor vehicle while pursued

It was a busy last few days for local emergency and fire crews responding to a number of minor incidents. Feb. 6, North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services report they responded to alarms ringing at a house on Clark Drive.

February 8 1983 - Wayne Gretzky sets and National Hockey League record with four goals in one period in an all-star game. 1991 - Roger Clemens signs a record contract worth $5,380,250 per year with the Boston Red Sox.

February comes along and people start thinking about love. Instead of just thinking about the love of your life, think about other things you could love, like your library. February is Love Your Library Month.

The Neilburg United Church held their annual Poor Man's Supper Jan. 24 in the church lower hall. A large crowd attended, enjoying a fabulous supper of home made soups and breads, jams and jellies.

Leipzig Serenity Retreat held another wonderful supper and concert a few weeks ago. This time, Tilly and the Billygoats entertained the crowd, with approximately 40 guests in attendance.

A lifetime achievement award from the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association was presented at the Saskatchewan Beef Conference Jan.