The Saskatchewan Power Commission's plant at Humboldt, which suffered considerable damage on the morning of December 1st, and whose total destruction was threatened by a fire which raged for seven hours, is being rehabilitated just as fast as it is possible to complete the work.

Many will be surprised to learn that the large unit was put into operation on Saturday last, just 13 days after the fire. This unit appears to be in as good condition as ever, and required no repairs whatever. It is now taking a regular daily shift in the supplying of power; the balance of the time the power is being taken from the transmission line.

The other unit, that was in operation at the time of the fire, is being completely dismantled and will be reassembled in the same manner as if the machine was being received new. This work is being carried on under the supervision of Mr. Wirrell, a representative of the factory in England.

The switch board instruments had to be all removed and baked in an oven to remove the moisture, and the generators were also subjected to an elaborate drying out process which is still in progress. Mr. Connigan, district engineer for the Canadian Westinghouse Co., is supervising this part of the work.

Mr. Parker, chief engineer of the Saskatchewan Power Commission, has been in Humboldt almost continuously since the fire, and in all probability will remain here until everything in connection with the local plant is again normal.

Repair of the building was commenced the day after the fire, day and

To Construct Metal Wearhouse
In addition to the above work the Commission has awarded a contract to A. Fraser for the construction of a metal warehouse, 84 feet by 30 feet, work on which was commenced on Tuesday. This warehouse will be used to house dismantled Diesel engine plants, of which there are about 38 in number at the, present time. Humboldt will be the headquarters for the whole of Saskatchewan for this equipment. These engines will be reconditioned here, and shipped out to points where they may be required.

The Humboldt plant is considered by the Commission to be one of their major plants, and represents one of their heaviest investments. The local Plant is favorably situated for the supply of power, and the Commission can offer rates based on Saskatoon production, to those requiring electrical energy in any quantity. The normal generating capacity of the Humboldt plant is 500 k.v.a., and with the transmission line, which can be drawn from if required, power in unlimited quantities is available.