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Freelance reporter Helena Long was part of solving a mystery, a mystery that started with the purchase of an old frame featuring a still life. What Long discovered when she dismantled the frame was an unscathed old portrait.

Here is a rundown of some of the items from a busy North Battleford city council agenda from the Jan. 27 meeting. Thanks to City Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator Mike Halstead for providing much of this information.

One thing is for certain: Humboldt is changing. And, because of that, many are wondering exactly what the future of this city is going to look like.

Humboldt restaurant Big Lou's Family Dining was broken into on the night of Jan. 23-24 and, according to owner Carrie Dosch, any search for the burglars should begin with a list of former employees.

There was once a time in this quiet little city when it wasn't so quiet. The downtown core of Main Street hustled and bustled with the activity of people going from shop to shop.

Many people who use social media applications aren't aware that their locations are often exposed or vulnerable whenever they use the apps.

It's been quite the road for newspapers, the quintessential news outlet and gold standard of communication that can trace its routes back to Ancient Rome when announcements would be carved on stone.

Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 20 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29. Among those were one alarm and two nuisance/false 911 calls. Tuesday 8:48 a.m.

The traffic signal at 11th Ave and 100th Street is again functioning, however the left turning arrow for motorists turning from 100th Street onto 11th Avenue eastbound will not work until further notice.

A North Battleford child porn case is going to trial. Brian Simon is charged with possessing, accessing and distributing child pornography. His trial is set for Aug. 28 at North Battleford Provincial Court.