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A major traffic blitz held across the province of Saskatchewan resulted in 422 tickets issued last week. That is according to SGI, who issued a news release Wednesday on the results of the Operation Crossroads, a blitz that took place Feb. 14 and 15.

The NDP leadership race in Saskatchewan is down to three contenders after Erin Weir withdrew from the race Wednesday to support Ryan Meili.

They're in and ready to save lives. The Humboldt Fire Department's new set of Jaws of Life arrived at the fire hall in early February.

It is a long process that is important to Humboldt. Humboldt City Council continued budget talks during a special meeting on February 11.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police needs help in naming a handful of their newest, and cutest, recruits.

Water Security Agency predicting above-average runoff this spring

Saskatchewan Transportation Company has announced adjustments to its passenger routes and a North Battleford route is one of those impacted.

North Battleford RCMP are investigating a report of an armed robbery at a business on the 1100 block of 107th Street in North Battleford shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday.

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North Battleford city council has adopted a budget for 2013.