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Sharon Mohagen has been sworn in as president of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce.

Country Corners Multiple 4-H has been busy. Club jackets were purchased and they all look very nice. The beef project did a mini-judging clinic on member made collages. The beef tour is planned for Feb 18.

It is a big discussion for Humboldt City Council. During a special budget meeting of Humboldt council on January 21, water rates were once again the main topic of conversation.

Beginning at 2 p.m. Monday, students, teachers and adults from the Battle Creek First Nations set out on Highway 16 to march for the Idle No More international day of action.

2012 RBC Cup in Humboldt a break-even event

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.