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Politics is not for everyone. But for city residents, municipal politics has a deep impact on living in Humboldt.

Kamsack RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Wayne M. Babiuk of Norquay. Babiuk is wanted on several Criminal Code warrants. Babiuk is possibly armed and considered dangerous. Police say he should not be approached.

Blaine Lake RCMP report that a 22-year-old woman reported missing Monday from Muskeg Lake First Nation has been located and is safe.

A fundraising event is coming next month to help immigrants settling in the Battlefords area. Living Skies Refuge is hosting a Funfair Fundraiser on March 12 at the NationsWEST Field House. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The next hearing date of the Saskatchewan Review Board into Layne Larose has been scheduled for May 6. The hearing date comes on the heels of a Jan. 15 hearing into Larose and its subsequent decision, obtained by the News-Optimist this week.

A Canada Post spokesperson says they will be looking for a new, permanent location from which to service Battleford, with a plan to sell the historic brick building at some point in the future.

Traffic flow was interrupted for about an hour at the intersection of the Highway 16 bypass and Battleford Road beginning at about 12:10 p.m. Family Day.

The Law Society of Saskatchewan has once again cracked down on a North Battleford-based lawyer. The Law Society of Saskatchewan has suspended Lori Gollan, based in North Battleford, for five months. She entered a guilty plea Jan.

The North Battleford Girl Guides have taken initiative to help the homeless and less fortunate people living in the North Battleford area.

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation monthly lottery tickets will be available starting Tuesday at the BUH Foundation office.