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Drinking and driving continues to be a problem in the Humboldt area, and RCMP are concerned. According to statistics from 2012 from the Humboldt RCMP, police laid 26 impaired driving charges in 2012 - down just two from 2011.

North Battleford's former fire chief received a prestigious honour at City Hall Monday. Pat MacIsaac is the recipient of a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

The year 2013 promises to be an active one for those involved in My First Home in the Battlefords.

Now that the latest all-candidates forum in the Battlefords is in the books, the four hopefuls running for the NDP leadership intend to continue their campaign up until the vote March 9.

The preliminary budget for North Battleford has been presented at City Hall, and it appears some increases could be on the way.

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.

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.

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