Battlefords News-Optimist

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When was the last time you went to your local library? Most people think of the library as a dusty, quiet place to store books, but did you know libraries of today offer you a wide variety of services for free? In addition to the latest bestsellers a

The Saskatoon Contacts were looking to avenge the last meeting between the themselves and the Battlefords Midget Stars. Jan. 22 the last place Stars tied the first place Contacts 5-5.

A North Battleford-area resident has been fined nearly $41,000 for unlawfully importing and exporting wildlife in and out of Saskatchewan.

They are the hottest team in the Battlefords and the hottest team in the Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League. The Battlefords Phoenix Sports Bantam AA Barons are undefeated in 2012.

Perscription drugs were the target of thieves who broke into the Wilkie Pharmacy early Tuesday. Wilkie RCMP are looking for two individuals and a small, four-door grey car in connection with the break in.

As it should be, the North Saskatchewan River Hockey League standings were not determined until the final day of the regular season.

As the final push for Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoff positions heat up, so to do some of the league's best players. For the second straight week, Melville's Ian McNulty has been named the player of the week.

Battlefords RCMP are warning area businesses to be on the lookout for bad cheques. Officers are current investigating several cases of fraud in the Battlefords and surrounding are.