Humboldt

The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs says it's time for Ottawa to stop studying the idea of a national forest fire co-ordination agency and take action.

The organization's president wants the federal government to take inspiration from the U.S. Fire Administration to establish a similar office in Canada.

The U.S. office is part of Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, but Ken McMullen says a Canadian version could be simpler and less costly.

Saskatchewan Open Farm Days runs August 9th and 10th and is organized by Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan.

Event Coordinator Ashley Stone says agriculture is one of the biggest industries in the province, and the overall goal is to bring people together to get a better idea about life on the farm and where our food comes from. 

She notes this year they have 34 hosts participating from across the province.

As Saskatchewan families continue to grapple with soaring grocery prices, the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) is urging the provincial government to eliminate what it calls an "unfair road tax" on diesel fuel used in truck trailer refrigeration units. 

SaskPower is working to recoup almost $35,000 in losses. The details were outlined in a recent report on public losses for crown corporations. 

In one instance, over the course of almost a year, an employee of the crown owned power company used a corporate procurement card and fuel card for personal purchases to the tune of more than $23,760. A promissory note was signed, and the former employee has begun making payments. Repayments will continue to be monitored. 

Just like students in the summer, the pool is taking a short break too 

The Aquatic Centre Pool will begin its annual shut down for maintenance repairs next week.  

Beginning on Monday, August 11, the pool will be closed to the public until Saturday, August 30.  

This is being done to extend the life of the pool and to avoid shutdowns throughout the rest of the year.  

The Saskatchewan RCMP has reported a drop in the number of homicides so far in 2025, following a record-breaking year for homicide investigations in 2024. 

From January 1 to July 15, 2025, RCMP responded to 13 homicide files involving 13 victims within their jurisdiction. This marks a notable decrease from the same period in 2024, which saw 23 homicides reported. Of this year’s 13 homicides, nine have been solved, while four remain under investigation. 

As people get set to plan for summer activities, there’s one more to put on the list, and it’s a fuel charged, rip-roaring great event. The Manitou Beach Chainsaw Carving Festival returns to the salty shores running from Thursday, August 7 to Sunday, August 10. 

Humboldt’s StreetFest is slated for August 22 and 23. The downtown community event was a summer hit last year following its full-blown revival. Before the stage goes up and the vendors arrive on site, there’s a lot of work to be done, says organizer Alyssa Hergott on behalf of the Humboldt Downtown Business Improvement District, the sponsoring organization.  

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Answer: Robert Frost

Administrators say federal government needs to build more trust into the Advance Payment Program

Administrators of the Advance Payments Program say Ottawa should stop treating farmers as if they are going to default on repayments.

They said the application process should be streamlined and the program made simpler and more consistent.

Dave Gallant, vice-president of finance and APP operations at the Canadian Canola Growers Association, said the CCGA administers about $2.5 billion in advances each year on behalf of the federal government.