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After seven years of no food delivery service available for Humboldt residents, the Causeway Natural Health store is providing that service once again.

Over the past 50 years or so, drunk driving has evolved from an acceptable social norm to a crime viewed with as much disdain as nearly any other.

With railway safety becoming a hot topic following the Lac Mégantic disaster, it's only natural that Humboldt examine the potential risks of the trains passing through the city.

Between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 20 calls for service. Tuesday 10:01 a.m. - Members requested to assist ambulance with transportation of patient to hospital. 11:00 a.m.

The intersection at the corner of Battleford Road and Railway Avenue East will be closed for signal maintenance, starting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Intersection will be under 4-Way Stop control. Please slow down and obey stop signs.

The 1500 block of 106th Street will be closed for most of today (November 19th) for a curb valve replacement.

A number of local service clubs were recognized last week for their participation in sponsoring public skating programs this season.

Of the 20 calls Battlefords RCMP responded to between 6 a.m. - Monday, Nov. 25 and 6 a.m. - Tuesday, Nov. 26, five were alarm calls. All were confirmed to be false. Monday 7:13 a.m. - Subject refusing to pay cab fare.

A man charged with child pornography counts will see his matters return to court Jan. 27. Brian J. Simon was in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday afternoon at which time the adjournment was granted. He has retained private counsel.

Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Gerry Ritz is welcoming federal legislation announced lasat week to crack down on cyberbullying.