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“First of all, we are very pleased to have signed another mutual aid agreement with Highway 49 Firefighters from the Pelly area,” shared Mayor Brunt. “It feels very good to know we have support from neighbours in our surrounding communities in the case of a substantial emergency.” Brunt reported that one of the Kamsack fire engine truck’s, the older one, is currently undergoing repairs, and it is a relief to have extra support on hand, if needed. Residents encouraged to seek permission to burn Farmers and area residents who plan to conduct open burning this season are encouraged ...

The Atlantic Civil society cannot allow mistrust in institutions to become violent rebellion. Getty / Katie Martin / The Atlantic In 1958 the American National Election Study began asking Americans whether they trusted the federal government to do the right thing all or most of the time. By this measure, American trust in government peaked at 77 percent in 1964, shortly after the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the election of Lyndon B. Johnson. By the end of Jimmy Carter’s presidency in 1980, trust had fallen below 30 percent, and while the exact percentage has fluctuated since then, ...