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15th Avenue in North Battleford is closed between 112th Street and Territorial Drive. The Department of Public Works and Engineering is investigating a possible water main break.

Reaction is swiftly pouring in to the finished TV profile of North Battleford that is now airing on the TV series Today in America with Terry Bradshaw.

Prairie Women on Snowmobiles (PWOS) will be making their trek through the Hafford area this year. The 13th annual eight-day mission ride to raise funds for breast cancer research begins Feb. 1 and will hit Hafford on the seventh day of the tour, Feb.

Here are some highlights from Monday's council meeting in North Battleford. Final approval was given to amendments to the Animal Protection Bylaw imposing some hikes in fines.

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.