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Those in the Northwest had a chance to see what the four contenders for the Saskatchewan NDP leadership had to offer Thursday.

The slippery condition of some North Battleford roads during this harsh winter was a major topic of discussion at Monday's city council meeting.

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With the NDP campaign for the leadership now in the homestretch, candidate Erin Weir has been busy seeking support in the Northwest region.

Two people faces charges after an RCMP search turned up evidence of a suspected hydroponic marijuana grow operation at a residence in Blaine Lake Saturday.

Those who know me well know that I am an avid TV-watcher with a long and detailed knowledge of popular culture.

The Battlefords North Stars set out for their southern road trip Friday morning with hopes of returning with six points and moving up the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's Bauer Conference standings.

The Battlefords AAA Sharks rarely get a chance to play on the road on the weekend and not have to stay in a hotel. They did that with two games of Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League action in Saskatoon on the weekend.

Look for fines in North Battleford's Animal Protection Bylaw to go up in 2013.

The Battlefords Midget Stars will be happy to put the month of January behind them.