Issue 30

Vol. 104 No. 30

THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013

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Asquith native bull rider injured during Stampede Bull rider Aaron Roy is no stranger to the folks who live in Asquith and to some extent the surrounding area.

Roy has often appeared at the PBR rodeo bearing his name, Aaron Roy Invitational held in Asquith in early spring.

Roy, who now lives in Yellow Grass, was having the best year of his career when he came up against Gretsky the Bull at the Calgary Stampede. During bull riding event on July 11, Roy was thrown off and landed as the bull came crashing down on Roy’s backside. Roy was rushed to hospital where he underwent surgery to repair the fractured vertebrae. Eight screws and two rods were surgically inserted into his spine. Roy also broke his jaw in the accident.

He is recovering but he still needs extensive physiotherapy. It will be a year before it can be determined whether the rods and screws may be removed. In the interim Roy has been ordered not to live anything heavier than five pounds.

A benefit auction has been set up on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/514307061973896/.

Here is information from the Aaron Roy Benefit Auction on Facebook.

On Thursday, July 11th Canadian Professional bullrider Aaron Roy was injured while competing in the Calgary Stampede. Aaron fractured his lower back and jaw and is currently recovering from surgery at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, AB. Aaron has a lengthy road to recovery ahead of him. He and his wife Hallie will be expecting their first child in the new year. We hope by hosting this auction for them we may ease some of the financial strain and let him focus on his recovery.

Aaron is ranked 9th in the PBR World Standings. He was enroute to having his most successful career year to date. Roy is the most successful rider from Canada in the PBR’s 20 year history. He has won the Canadian National Title 3 times.

The auction will close on Saturday, July 27th at 9 pm. If you have items you would like to donate PLEASE post a picture of the item or items with a suggested retail value and opening bid. Members may then bid

on items until the closing date/time.

The admin will contact the donator at closing time who has successfully won the auction on the item and once a cheque has been received notify the donator to release the item. The buyer and donor will be responsible to arrange pick up or shipping of the item(s).

A trust account will be set up for Aaron and Hallie at the Yellow Grass Credit Union (306) 465-4200.

You may also make donations to this account if you wish.

Please mail cheques payable to: Aaron Roy Trust Fund c/o Tegan Douglas Box 347 Yellow Grass, SK S0G 5J0 We truly appreciate everyone’s kind words and prayers over the last few days. They always brighten Aaron’s day and give him strength to try to overcome this tragic event. Thank you in advance for your support of this auction.

Sincerely, Kristen Cote & Tegan Douglas.

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Changes to landfill fees E

veryone is talking about them and asking questions. And, a number of residents are busy cleaning out their yards and basements and hauling them to the landfill before the fees go up August 1.

The Town of Biggar has implemented what is being called “tipping fees” to dispose of waste at the landfill. These charges apply to all waste except compost, branches and clean dirt. The charges do apply to mixed loads so it is probably a good idea to separate your loads before entering the landfill.

The new policy is in response to changes in

rules and regulations for operating a landfi ll.

As has been advertised in The Independent all vehicles up to a 1/2 ton truck will be charges $10 for each load; single axle trailer, $10; tandem axle trailer, $20; 1 ton truck, $20; 3 ton truck, $40; tandem truck, $60; semitruck/dump truck and all others, $80. There are additional charges for deep freezes, fridges, AC units with freon, $25.

These charges will be effective August 1 and must be paid before entering the landfill or risk being refused dumping privileges.

This is the way we make a crown . . . The Summer Preschool Program is in full swing at Biggar Central School (use east double doors by the playground equipment) and will run until August 16. Preschoolers have a chance to spend a couple of hours playing with

others. In the picture this little one is enjoying making a crown using sticky foam shapes. The program is sponsored by Biggar Family Centre. (Independent photo

by Daryl Hasein)

THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013

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Crop report for the period July 9 to 15 Warm weather continues to help advance both crop development and haying progress. Saskatchewan livestock producers have 29 per cent of the 2013 hay crop cut and 27 per cent baled or put into silage, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. Ninetythree per cent of the provincial hay crop is rated as good to excellent in quality.

Sixty-six per cent of fall cereals and 65 per cent of spring cereals are considered to be at a normal stage of development at this time of the year.

Sixty per cent of oilseed crops and 72 per cent of pulse crops are considered to be at a normal stage of

development at this time of the year.

Most parts of the province received varying amounts of rain last week, ranging from trace amounts to 72 mm with a provincial average of 16 mm.

Flooding, hail and wind caused significant damage in some areas. Insects and diseases also contributed to crop damage.

Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 12 per cent surplus, 82 per cent adequate and six per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as eight per cent surplus, 85 per cent adequate and seven per cent short.

Farmers are busy haying, spraying and hauling grain.

Colouring . . . On Tuesday and Wednesday the day camp kids visited the Biggar Museum and Gallery.

They participated in a scavenger hunt and went outside to “paint” with chalk on the sidewalk. They also got to spend some time colouring. This one chose

to colour one of the superheroes, Spiderman. On top of that there were treats (rice krispie bars on the one day) so it made for a great afternoon. (Independent photo by Peggy Hasein)

Stay safe during haying season This is the time livestock producers are out in the fields haying. The warm weather is helping and the provincial agriculture ministry reports 29 per cent of the 2013 hay crop is cut and 27 per cent is baled or put into silage.

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is urging farmers to be conscious of safety practises during haying season. Large bales can turn into life threatening wrecking balls if proper handling procedures aren’t followed.

Large, often round, bales began edging out small square varieties back in the 1970s, when the size of farming operations began to make the task of manually tossing thousands of 60 pound square bales back and forth between field and barn less than

idyllic. Today large bales are used widely and range from about 800 to 1,500 pounds for the predominant round variety, to between 1,000 to 2,000 pounds for their larger square cousins.

But there are some inherent downsides to these huge bundles. Firstly, their size and weight is unforgiving, ensuring that any improper handling technique could have serious consequences. Secondly, in the case of round bales, they are unstable. Like a wheel rolling down a hill, the utmost care must be taken when handling round bales to ensure they stay put.

Glen Blahey is the Agricultural Safety and Health Specialist for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. “The majority of injuries occur

when bales are being placed onto or removed from transport vehicles, or when an operator is lifting the bales incorrectly, either with improper spearing techniques or lifting the bales beyond their centre of gravity. If a bale falls, it could crush the operator or anyone nearby. So handlers need to ensure they are lifting correctly and that their operating space is totally clear of bystanders,” he says.

In 2013 so far, there have been three media reports of men in Canada being killed while transporting bales and another two of men incurring serious injury. In February, an Ontario man was struck by a falling hay bale while handling it with a front-end loader. He eventually died of his injuries. In May, a man in British Columbia was injured when a bale gave way and struck him while he was repairing the wrapping on a bale of hay being moved from the field to a barn. He suffered non-life threatening injuries.

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Council Minute highlights Town council minutes Minutes of the regular meeting of the Town of Biggar council held on Tuesday, July 2 at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Roll call: Mayor Ray Sadler; councillors Arnold, Besse, Motruk, Sherbino and administrative staff.

Absent: councillors Boyle, McCallum.

Minutes of the June 18 regular meeting of council were accepted as presented.

Minutes of the June 19 Environment Health Services committee meeting were accepted as presented.

Minutes of the June 24 Economic Development Corporation were accepted as presented.

Minutes of the June 25 committee meeting of council were accepted as presented.

Fire Chief ’s report for June was accepted as presented.

Recreation director’s report for June was accepted as presented.

Rider Insider July 21/2013

by Rod Pedersen Just when you thought they couldn’t get better...

The Saskatchewan Roughriders came out with their mostimpressive showing of the season on Sunday, trashing the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-0 before a season high crowd of 37,323 fans at Mosaic Stadium.

In the victory the 4-0 Riders showed dominance, finish, and above all, class and sportsmanship.

In a game overshadowed by the return of the Ticats’ Kent Austin and Henry Burris to Regina, it was the Riders’ Darian Durant, Kory Sheets and Rob Bagg who stole the show.

Durant threw for 347 yards and four touchdowns (two to Bagg) and Kory Sheets

Minutes of the regular meeting of the Biggar and District Recreation Board were approved as circulated and the recommendations were approved by council.

Town foreman’s report to June was accepted as presented.

Richard Olson was authorized to attend the SWWA Conference in Saskatoon on November 6, 7, and 8.

Administrator’s report to July 2 was accepted as presented.

General accounts paid in the amount of $120,157.91 and general accounts payable in the amount of $53,074.79 were approved.

Correspondence: Ministry of Agriculture, updated Land Act; Margaret Blakely, map/plan storm sewer system.

Municipal mileage rate approved January 17, 2006 by resolution number 06-49 be repealed and that the municipal mileage rate policy which forms part of these minutes was

had 125 yards rushing to add to his recordbreaking start to the season.

So what was so classy about it?

Well the Riders had the chance to put even MORE points on the board in the final minute but head coach Corey Chamblin elected to kneel down backup quarterback Drew Willy and grind out the clock. Call it football’s version of euthanasia.

“When we knelt down late, the game was already won,” Chamblin revealed.

“We didn’t need to add any more points because it’s not a season series deal in our own division. We didn’t need to put anymore up.”

As for the Ticats, Henry Burris was honest after the game, saying the result showed they have plenty to work on in the weeks ahead.

Austin

Construction, construction, construction . . .

There seems to be a lot of construction in town this year between the new long term care facility and the

seniors condos. Shown above workers are busy at the seniors condo site. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

approved effective July 2.

The discretionary use development permit application by Tanya Schultz to allow a home based business in the R2-Medium Density Residential District be advertised in accordance with Zoning Bylaw No 01-632.

The town will enter

into an agreement with P. Machibroda Engineering to prepare a Corrective Action Plan at 709 Main Street for the remediation of petroleum hydrocarbon (PHC) impacted soil at that site.

An invoice from Paradise Pools (Saskatoon) to supply and install a rain cap

and pump, 14 skimmers and a PVC welded liner at the Biggar Aquatic Centre in the amount of $172,000 was approved for payment.

The Landfill Fee Policy which forms part of these minutes was approved effective August 1.

Richard Olson, Eugene Motruk and Mark Haynes will go to Brandt

Tractor in Saskatoon and test drive the 1996 Cat 826 C compactor that they have available for sale for the quoted amount of $52,500 delivered to Biggar.

Hayter Drilling will be paid $18,963 to install small pipe at Well No. 4A. Meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.

was equally deflated saying it was not one of his, or his team’s, better days.

“I have a lot of great memories here,” Austin said. “This wasn’t one of them.”

Chamblin must of bitten his lip all week long as the accolades poured in for Austin for his first return to Saskatchewan since leaving after the 2007 championship season. Austin’s banner is on the stadium, a parking lot’s named after him and TSN ran a special feature on “The Return” over and over all weekend.

However in the end, it was Chamblin who had the last laugh.

“I don’t take any pleasure from that,” Chamblin said humbly.

“I think this (hype) was unfair to him. I really liked how he handled himself with the media.”

That may be the case, but it’s Chamblin who’s having a Coach of the Year type season. Sheets is off to the best seasonever for a CFL running back while the 2013 Riders are the first team in CFL history not to commit an offensive turnover over a four

game period.

Fortunately, unlike last year when their 3-0 start turned into an ugly fivegame losing streak, the Riders are just gaining steam. And Chamblin has shown an impressive ability to keep his team’s feet on the ground.

“Expectations are one thing,” Chamblin

said. “Our biggest thing is to work every week to be 1-0. Our guys prepared well and didn’t fall into the thought that they were supposed to win.

“The way this team works, we’re a humble team. We want to enjoy the fruits of our labour

though, and enjoy the wins.”

They have earned that right. And the Drive for Five goes Saturday when the Riders visit Ticats at Alumni Stadium in Guelph, ON (5:30 pm kickoff Sask time on TSN and the CKRM Rider Radio Network).

Art on display . . . Biggar Museum and Gallery is playing host to a watercolour show by two artists -- Donna Delainey from Martensville and Grace Gerein from Unity. The two sisters have their watercolour paintings on display and for sale. This one is the Wilkie Post Office painted by Donna Delainey. If you are not interested in a painting, there are cards for sale as well. (Independent photo by Peggy Hasein)

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Senate expenses need to be clearly deÀned The Saskatchewan Party and Premier Brad Wall have chosen to weigh in on Senate spending, although I’m not sure why. After all, this is a federal matter and we have more pressing issues on our provincial agenda.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has come up with some suggestions to repair the damage the scandal has done.

First, Senators need to submit to the authority of the Auditor General of Canada.

This sounds like it should be self explanatory but apparently the Senate seems to think that taxpayers should not know how they spend public money.

Second, MPs and Senators need to post their expense claims and receipts online.

Again, that’s reasonable considering they are spending your money.

Third, MPs and Senators should be compelled to provide requested information under the Access to Information and Privacy Act. Fourth, Canadians should be able to recall crooked politicians and boot them from office.

Fifth, if politicians steal from the public (and are convicted in court) their pension entitlements should be cancelled.

Makes sense to the ordinary man on the street, the taxpayer and voter. So why is it so difficult for our politicians to agree and act on the recommendations?

P.H.

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Taxing ‘unhealthy’ foods won’t reduce obesity Using overly simplistic solutions to fight obesity is just plain bad public policy

by Nadeem Esmail, Director of health policy research, The Fraser Institute Distributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia.com It seems health associations are once again calling for a “fat tax;” taxes on foods that some nutritionists and researchers don’t want us to eat or drink.

Unfortunately, the lack of sound thinking behind vilifying sugary drinks or less healthful snacks has not changed, nor has the blunt, imprecise, and unfair nature of a ‘junk food’ or ‘sugary drink’ tax.

No matter the good intentions, taxing certain foods to make us healthier remains bad public policy. There are several reasons why this is so, the most fundamental being that such taxes affect everyone regardless of their girth or lifestyle choices.

Consider the case of a Canadian who runs three times a week, plays sports from time to time, eats a well-balanced diet, and is in excellent physical condition. If she likes to relax with a pop and watch a movie on the weekend, or enjoy a chocolate bar with lunch, why should she pay more to do so?

Notably, in 2012, 52.5 per cent of Canadians aged 18 and older, and 21.8 per cent of Canadian youth (aged 12 to 17) reported themselves to be overweight or obese. In other words, flip those statistics over, and a sizable portion of the adult population and the majority of the youth population are neither overweight nor obese

by body mass index (the common metric of overweight and obesity) standards.

‘Junk food’ or sugary drink taxes not only fail to distinguish between overweight/obese Canadians and those who are not, but they are also a regressive form of taxation. A number of studies have found that diets of less healthy food options are less expensive than diets of healthier food options. Further, lower socioeconomic classes are typically more dependent on fast foods for their nourishment. Both suggest that a tax on less healthful/fattier food options will have a disproportionate effect on lower-income Canadians.

‘Junk food’ taxes are also not guaranteed to reduce overall caloric intake, as some hope. Importantly, fast food consumption (a common target for a “fat tax”) may be relatively unresponsive to price changes because individuals may simply switch to other nontaxed, but still energy-dense (lots of calories per serving size) foods.

Then there is the issue of defining which foods should be taxed and the difficulties therein (think fruit juices for example). That will no doubt require increased bureaucracy: a new agency would need to be created to determine which foods or beverages qualify for the tax and which might be exempted. The proposal that such taxes be offset with subsidies or tax reductions for other more healthful foods or in other areas only compound this problem.

Targeting only one food group, such as sugary beverages, does not necessarily resolve these issues or those outlined above.

Those who wish to vilify soft drinks must also contend with a problematic reality: According to Statistics Canada, soft drink consumption fell 35 per cent in Canada between 1999 and 2012. Yet, obesity has risen over that time.

Fundamentally, how much we eat (of all foods), how much we exercise, and how we live our lives generally (plus genetic factors) determines the size of our waistlines. And even then, the relationship to ill health is not clear and obvious as many studies show some extra weight may be protective.

The consumption of less healthful and/or fattier foods when balanced with other foods and exercise will not lead to a person being overweight or obese, nor will it necessarily lead to poorer health. No single food or beverage can be held responsible for weight gain.

Overly simplistic solutions to obesity that vilify an industry or food product are bad public policy.

The reality is that ‘junk food’ taxes or sugary drink taxes are ineffective, blunt instruments that fail to recognize the complex and manifold causes of obesity. It’s time we put the idea of such taxes in their rightful place: the junk bin.

Nadeem Esmail is director of health policy research at the Fraser Institute. Follow him on Twitter @nadeemesmail.

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Patients benefit from hearing aid regulation changes I was driving into the city early one morning for an appointment. It was a Monday and I had left early because Monday is “house” day in our area.

What’s “house” day, you ask.

Well, it seems that is the day you are most likely to meet houses being moved. This requires you to pull over on an approach and wait until the massive building has gone by.

Only then will you be able to proceed as usual.

This particular Monday I only passed one house during my one hour drive but there have been days when I have passed at least three.

It seems the trend now is to have your house built at a yard and then transported to your property where a basement has been dug and prepared. Not very often do you hear of people building their house on site.

I have watched the show Massive Moves on HGTV on occasion and am always amazed at, not only the size of the structures that are being moved, but the roads they travel over.

Narrow trails, rugged cow trails, broken pavement, hills, sharp corners -- you name it the movers seem to be able to manage. I have even seen movers pick up the entire basement and move it as well as the house.

It’s not as easy as picking the house

up and just driving away. There are many steps involved. First, in an existing house all utilities must be disconnected. Make sure you call the proper professionals for this job.

House movers need at least 10 feet of room around the house for excavation. This means trees may have to be moved or cut down.

Once the area is cleared the mover will dig down around the foundation and the process begins.

Openings are cut in the foundation walls into which steel beams are inserted. These beams bear the weight of the house.

Hydraulic jacks are placed under the steel beams and the house is then lifted. The system is known as a unified hydraulic jacking system which means all the jacks rise and lower at the exact same rate, regardless of how much weight each jack is supporting. This allows the home to remain level.

Once the house is lifted, sliding beams are placed underneath which allows the home to be pulled onto special dollies. The dollies are then attached to a truck that will take the house to its new location.

That’s the unabridged version. It is a bit more complicated and involved than that. The task can take several days to complete. As the house is transported to its new home crews are needed to lift wires along the way and keep an eye out for obstacles.

It’s amazing really how fast the house can travel and how well it will turn corners. Of course, this is due to the expertise of the crew who do all the work.

Moving a house is a growing trend though as many farm families not only move themselves into town but their house as well.

Technology has made house recycling easier.

This just means I will be probably be passing many more houses in the years to come.

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The government announced changes to The Hearing Aid Sales and Services Regulations to ensure the quality and safety of hearing aid services delivered to Saskatchewan residents.

“This is another example of our government putting patients first,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said July 2.

“These regulation enhancements will better protect and meet the needs of hearing aid customers, including seniors who are hearing impaired.”

Amendments include changing the minimum educational standard for hearing instrument p r a c t i t i o n e r s.

Practitioners are now required to obtain an approved two-year diploma course in hearing instrument sciences.

This requirement

is consistent with most other Canadian provinces.

Practitioners affected by the new education standards have a transition period to demonstrate they possess the required skills through either a competency review or the completion of an approved two-year diploma program. The Ministry of Health will offer the initial competency review.

Practitioners who have registered in an approved two-year diploma program within the first two years of the regulations coming into force may have up to four years to complete the program.

• Customers will also benefit from the following changes: A follow-up, in-person appointment must be provided to

customers no later than 10 days before the end of the device’s trial period; • Increasing the length of the trial period from 30 to 60 days; • Amending the maximum amount (up to 10 per cent) a hearing aid dealer can retain from customers if the hearing aid and accessories are returned for credit; and • Addressing items in the sales contract and statement of cancellation, so customers have accurate information in order to make an informed decision regarding the purchase.

For example, clarifying that warranties are provided only by manufacturers.

These changes are result of stakeholder consultations conducted in 2010 and 2012.

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by Bob Mason

The Lazy Farmer “I often wonder if at times There may be reason in my rhymes.

A little bit of something there That almost sounds like “Savoir Faire”!

That, as I push this pen tonight To tell of things I think are right, Some future folks might read and say “I wish Old Bob were

here today” Many,many years ago, when we were still small boys on our folks farm, south of Radisson, our parents got a few of the papers printed at that time, and we always looked forward to their coming - especially one called ‘The Grain Growers Guide’.

I’m sure that Dad always read any columns about agriculture, and

mother looked through any articles about Ladies goings on. But young us (not yet having graduated to a class that read “funnies”) quickly turned to the back pages of GGG with its large cartoon of the “Doo-Dad’s” village!

Yours Truly doesn’t expect many people to remember the “Doo-dads” but on the next page there was always a short verse called “The song of the Lazy Farmer”, and he does expect some people to remember it!

It wasn’t very highclass verse mind you, but boy did it ever impress young educated us with its rambling rhythm and sometimes its even more rambling outlook.

“There was a time when people said The only way to get ahead

Was what we did with smile or frown At times when all the chips are down” Every time that paper came we young people totally ignored the 1928 headlines which always declared what a bright future our province had (read “Ten Lost Years’ by Barry Broadfoot!) and turned to those pack pages where we laughed at the “Doo-dads” and read that so understandable verse written by the “Lazy Farmer”.

So much did we look forward to and enjoy those short verses that it wasn’t long before we found ourselves trying to make some of our own.

Possibly the beginning of something, eh?

It was just after this time that Yours Truly found himself jotting a few lines about one of our neighbours who lived in a log shack down by the river.

It’s not very good, eh?

And probably doesn’t mean anything to you, but to me, it is a blend of a time and a person we will never forget!

“And so, old Liege, as the years wander by And your dreams of the twenties will linger and die I will never forget that far look in your eye Old Liege’ As mentioned above, mebbe some of the words aren’t so good, but when, as a young boy, YT realized he could enhance his own memories by using his own little rhymes and soon the “Lazy Farmer” inspired rhythm appeared in place of the signs he used in the

small diary his mother had given him.

“I often wonder, as I sit A little while and think of it How cum the quiet that we seek Is way out there by Eagle Creek?”

These little things only meant something to him, and the more he wrote them the better he felt about things!

At school, notebook after “burned long ago” notebook filled with the little verses of the day (mebbe it is a good thing that they were burned long ago, eh?)

I think more than one teacher had YT slated for a padded cell, when they checked his arithmetic.

Mebbe a fellow shouldn’t write about things like this, but many times, when he read the small verses on some washroom walls, he wondered where all the “Lazy Farmer” had been!

And then, suddenly, as though fate had declared an end to his fairly quiet life, war was declared in 1939!

And whether he liked it or not, his whole generation was involved in this one! No more of the “Lazy Farmer” syndrome that had formed during the depression of the 1930’s, mebbe he wasn’t an early starter, but he always knew he had to go.

What happened during the war is mebbe another story, not being much of a romantic type, he could never quite understand some of the x’s and o’s that were at the

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end of letters he got, and just shrugged them off as being part of army repartee.

Much as some of those terrible WWII times may have filled his young pen, when he came home the values of things here, that the free world had been fighting for were far more impressive and acceptable than they had been before!

The whole world seemed to be OK again.

He married the nicest girl in the country. They had a couple of children and started to live his life over again. Then whamo! A Balbar polio germ hit him amidship and threw him for a ten yard loss!

Mebbe, because that Polio put an end to any bale-throwing ambitions he may have had, he started to look on things again, like the ‘Lazy Farmer’ had.

In 1955, the 50th anniversary of Saskatchewan’s formation, YT sent a poem “The Pioneer (about his father) in to Eric Knowles of the StarPhoenix, they took a whole centre-fold page and printed it! Yours Truly felt he was eight feet high!

A few years later the Saskatchewan Farmers Union printed “The Coyotes Call” and presented it to us at their annual banquet. YT felt even taller!

A few years later, regardless of what the doctors said, YT got his strength back, and started working again!

What a thrill it was, just to go out there and do something, even make mistakes!

Although Yours Truly always seems to get blamed for everything, this time it wasn’t his fault. Cominco, the Potash company where he had worked for years, decided that, for one of their anniversaries they would like to print a book, and asked him if he had some stuff lying around.

With a great amount of Hubris and fanfare, they eventually presented him with “Remember”.

The cat that “The Lazy Farmer” had put in the bag was now out!

So here YT is, still scribbling a few lines for The Biggar Independent.

He really never was very much of a farmer, but still kind of lazy, eh?

THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013

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Meet the Barracudas

Name: Samantha Molberg Age: 5 Why I joined Swim Club: I joined swim club because my sister Emily is in it and because I like to swim.

Favourite stroke: Front stroke Things that interest me: Riding my bike and playing soccer.

Name: Avery Anderson Age: 7 Why I joined Swim Club: To have fun and learn swimmng skills.

Favourite stroke: Back stroke Things that interest me: Playing, swimming and having fun with my friends.

Name: Gillian Massie Age: 7 Why I joined Swim Club: I was asked to and I enjoy swimming.

Favourite stroke: Front Things that interest me: Skating, swimming and hanging out with friends.

Name: Leelila Erixon Age: 5 Why I joined Swim Club: Because I wanted to see what it was about and I wanted to be able to swim lots.

Favourite stroke: Front stroke Things that interest me: Dance, ride my bike, and jump on the trampoline as well as go to school.

Name: Layne Miller Age: 8 Why I joined Swim Club: My mom made me.

Favourite stroke: Back stroke Things that interest me: Cats, nerf guns, hockey and riding bike.

Name: Hayden McMahon Age: 8 Why I joined Swim Club: I love to swim and it is great exercise.

Favourite stroke: Front crawl Things that interest me: Hockey, ball, swimming.

Pee Wee provincial champs On July 19-21, the Saskatchewan Baseball Association Provincial Championship Tournament was held in Unity, Sk. for the Pee Wee A2 Division.

Biggar was represented by five players who played along with other players from Dinsmore and Outlook on a combined team entered as the Dinsmore Diamondbacks. Other teams that participated in the tournament were: Unity Cardinals, Alameda A’s, Carrot River Loggers, Macklin Lakers, Edam Blue Sox, and the Middle Lake Eagles. The Diamondbacks went 3-0 during round robin play, defeating Unity (7-6), Carrot River (16-2), and Alameda (11-1). In playoff action, the Diamondbacks defeated Middle Lake in the semi-final by a score of 6-1 advancing them to the championship game versus the Macklin Lakers.

The final was a very exciting game. There were many great defensive plays that kept scoring to a minimum. The Diamondbacks managed to score a single run on a wild pitch, that ended up winning the game and the provincial title for them. Final score: Diamondbacks 1 - Macklin 0.

Name: Kelley Knox Age: 16 Why I joined Swim Club: For exercise and become a better swimmer.

Favourite stroke: Breast Things that interest me: Dance, swimming.

Name: Tayler Sawrenko Age: 14 Why I joined Swim Club: I love swimming.

Fa v o u r i t e s t r o k e : Freestyle Things that interest me: Volleyball, swimming, lifeguarding.

Name: Cara McRann Age: 13 Why I joined Swim Club: Because I like it and it is good exercise.

Favourite stroke: Breast Things that interest me: Dance, swimming.

Diamond Lodge News Another wonderful summer week we have had. I hope this will continue to stay for a while so we all can work on our tans.

Last Monday at Diamond Lodge we had exercises and Blast From the Past. We talked a lot about our parents, grandparents and jobs we might have had years ago.

We read The Independent in current events on Tuesday. The afternoon kept us busy thinking of different words during Scatergories.

Wednesday was Men’s Coffee Group and Ice Cream Cart.

Thursday was exercises and bingo again. Bingo had a lot of winners.

Friday was Barbecue Club. The weather was beautiful so we ate lunch outside. Everyone that attended thought it was the perfect day to be out.

We had garden club in the afternoon.

Saturday was picture

bingo and a movie.

Sunday was Spa. The Biggar United Church did a beautiful service this week.

Hope this week’s news was interesting and informative. Have a good weekend everyone

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• Due to recent changes to the rules and regulations for operating a landfill, the Town of Biggar will now begin to charge tipping fees to dispose of waster.

• Tipping charges apply to all waste except for compost, branches and clean dirt.

• Tipping charges apply to any mixed loads.

• Anyone entering the landfill must pay these fees or will be refused dumping privileges.

• The following fees are subject to change.

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What constitutes organic?

by Calvin Daniels

Sitting at my favourite coffee shop the other day, talk of organic food came up.

It started with mention that the sign for an organic food market was still hanging in a local strip mall window, but there hadn’t been many whispers going around when it might open.

There was also the question brought about just how large a market there is for organic foods in a city such as Yorkton which is still relatively closely grounded in its agrarian roots.

Certainly there is growing interest in what

we eat, but for most that does not mean a ‘musthave’ commitment to buy only organic fare.

That said major food retailers have obviously seen the trending interest in organic foods and now have aisles dedicated to the niche.

The issue of course is what constitutes organic.

National, government verified, standards for organics around the world are rather variable, if they exist at all.

And there is a question about how far one, as a producer, wants to take organic production.

Livestock producers in particular face issues such as whether to vaccinate stock, and if an animal is sick do they turn to medications to cure the animal.

Even organic grain producers must face hard choices, such as watching a crop being lost to insects when their neighbours are protecting their crops with insecticides.

From the consumer perspective, the best source of organic is from your own garden where you can ensure exactly what is and isn’t applied to the garden.

In most cases that means using common sense, even for those not dedicated to organics.

I do not recall my parents spraying the garden simply for the sake of spraying. That said when cabbage moths attacked, they would most certainly powder

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If a person has no place to plant a garden, or does not want to get dirt under their fingernails, then dealing with a local producer directly, building rapport and trust, is the best avenue to ensure organic food is on the table.

In my own case I do understand being concerned about what we eat. Goodness knows a look at the list of additives in many processed foods is enough to raise questions, without even thinking about what a

farmer did to the crop to grow it.

But therein lies the conundrum for someone like me.

I get the want for safe food, and that too many chemicals might be reason for concern.

Then I shower and ready myself for work using shampoo, rinse, body wash, aftershave, cologne, toothpaste, mouthwash, antiperspirant and wonder what exactly is in each one I apply to my skin daily. If I were a woman the list would include a much longer list of beauty products.

We also are quick to down athletic rehydration drinks, drinks that keep us awake by ‘giving us wings’, and down over the counter medicines for every headache, muscle strain, and cough we have.

That is not to suggest these products are not safe, but they are not safer than the wheat grown on a Canadian farm either.

Health awareness is a good thing, but it does not need to completely determine everything we eat, or how it is reasonably produced.

Funding rules for public sector-defined benefit Pension Plans amended The Government of Saskatchewan has amended the funding rules under The Pension Benefits Regulations, 1993 for most public sector defined benefit pension plans so that contribution levels are less erratic, while ensuring that accrued pensions are adequately funded.

“We’ve reworked the funding rules to find a fair and balanced approach to this complex situation,” Minister responsible for the

Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority Gordon Wyant said last week.

“These rules will result in less erratic contribution levels, while protecting accrued pensions.”

The new rules, which are overseen by the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA), remove the requirement to fund a plan’s solvency deficiency while decreasing the period of time by which a going concern unfunded liability is required to be amortized from 15 to 10

years.

There are 19 public sector defined benefit plans with 110,000 plan members registered under The Pension Benefits Act, 1992. Public sector plans include plans for employees of provincial government agencies, school boards, health care providers, universities and municipalities.

The amended funding rules do not apply to the City of Regina’s pension plan. The government is waiting for the conclusion of negotiations respecting plan amendments before considering application of these rules to the pension plan.

A solvency valuation measures whether there are sufficient assets to pay accrued benefits to members, based on current financial market conditions. A going concern valuation measures whether there are sufficient assets to pay accrued benefits to members, based on longer-term financial assumptions.

In addition to the funding rules, the amendments also include changes to filing fees, and other minor amendments.

The new rules came into force on June 26, 2013.

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“Walking in their footsteps” and 70th D-Day in Normandy On May 31, 2014, cadets from No. 300 Fisher Squadron in Biggar will be embarking on a 12 day historical tour entitled “D-Day and The Road to Liberation”. Cadets from Biggar, Kindersley and Macklin will travel to Eastern Europe to learn about the many important Canadian battles that occured during World War II. As many of our World War II veterans have passed, there is an increasing urgency to share this history with our youth as a means of honouring their incredible courage and sacrifice. Our cadets have been given a phenomenal opportunity to learn about the role Canadian Military played in World War II and to honour our veterans past and present. This overseas tour promises to infuse our youth with a lifelong commitment to preserving and honouring this rich history, and to encourage them to do their part in achieving and maintaining world peace.

C a d e t s w i l l t r av e l throughout France, Belgium, England and the Netherlands, with the

sole purpose of gaining knowledge about the role our Canadian troops played in WWII. They will also honour the fallen through their participation in the 70th D-Day celebration in Normandy.

Taking part in the D-Day celebrations on the world stage is guaranteed to be a life-changing experience that is sure to be etched in their memories for many years to come.

The cadets will visit many Canadian war cemeteries and have an opportunity to research and locate a fallen soldier. The cadets will also spend time touring the historical city of Paris; they stop in Amsterdam to visit the house of Anne Frank and will finish with a three day extension to London.

As is well known, the majority of our WWII veterans have passed on or are at an age where their memories are often lost or jumbled. This trip is vital to keeping Canadian Military history alive and to instill Canadian pride in our youth. These cadets will travel to many of the sites where our soldiers fought, in other words

they will be “Walking in their footsteps”. During this “walk” they will attend the following sites and more: Vimy Ridge, Vimy War Memorial, Juno Beach, The Beaches of Normandy, Anne Frank House, Sachssenhausen Concentration Camp and Beny-sur-mer War Cemetery.

There are currently 11 cadets from No. Fisher RCACS enrolled on this tour. Over the next several months the cadets will be conducting fundraising activities and would appreciate the support of the community in this important endeavour.

This is a very expensive venture, but promises to deliver an experience that we feel is well worth the cost. While our national partners, the Air Cadet League and The Department of National Defense support our ambitious endeavour, they are restricted in their ability to provide financial assistance for this optional cadet excursion. Therefore, it is up to the cadets in this travel group and their parents,

Lt. Col Malcolm Young inspects the cadets at the 70th Annual ACR. (Submitted photo)

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Asquith Council news Asquith Town Council held its regular council meeting on July 9.

Attending were Mayor Maddin, Councillors Erhart, Sawicki, Gamble, Dumont and Lysyshyn, along with C.A.O. Cross.

Minutes from the June 11 regular meeting and the June 20 special meeting were accepted as presented. The treasurer’s

statement of receipts and expenditures for the month of June, 2013 and the May 2013 bank reconciliation was accepted as presented. Accounts paid in the amount of $27,125.06 and accounts payable in the amount of $48,632.37 was accepted as presented.

Street patching is occurring within the Town

of Asquith. Priority was given to use hot asphalt mix around manholes that posed safety concerns, however cold mix asphalt will be used in the other potholes. Gravelling has also been done to some streets to alleviate potholes.

A huge pat on the back goes out to Jim and Kelly Stack for their exception-

Barracuda meet results 2013 Northern Semifinals at Rosetown, July 20 results Avery Anderson; 1:38.38, 50 Free, NP; 35.13, 25 Back, NP; 43.53, 25 Free, NP. Ryder Anderson; 1:22.88, 50 Breast, NP; 1:02.76, 50 Back, NP; 52.49, 50 Free, NP. Will Auton; 3:3904, 200 Free, 4th; 2:19.21, 100 Breast, 8th; 1:40.66, 100 Free, 8th; 42.95, 50 Free, 8th.

Cody Doering; 1:22.06, 50 Free, 11th; 29.89, 25 Back, 4th; 31.94, 25 Free, 10th.

Madleine Ellard; 56.55, 50 Fly, DQ; 1:52.58, 100 Free, 7th; 59.19, 50 Back, 10th; 49.45, 50 Free, 13th; 2:11.55, 100 IM, DQ. Savanna Ellis, 48.29, 50 Fly, 5th, 1:52.98, 100 Breast, 7th, 1:30.24, 100 Free, 8th, 1:46.35, 100 Back, 4th; 37.72, 50 Free, 4th.

Raeann Gidluck; 1:05.09, 50 Breast, 11th; 1:57.99, 100 Free, 8th; 59.88, 50 Back, 8th; 59.88, 50 Back, 11th; 48.94, 50 Free, 12th; 2:30.56, 100 IM, 10th.

Tara Gidluck; 36.84, 25 Fly, DQ; 42.76, 25 Breast, DQ; 56.11, 50 Free, 5th; 31.46, 25 Back, 11th; 25.05, 25 Free, 6th.

Kalin Harrabeck; 1:00.19, 50 Fly, 7th; 1:00.77, 50 Breast, DQ; 2:01.92, 100 Free, 10th; 50.54, 50 Free, 14th; 2:06.02, 100 IM, 8th.

Kenzie Harrabek; 36.58, 25 Fly, DQ; 47.40, 25 Breast, DQ; 1:12.34, 50 Free, 10th; 30.42, 25 Back, 10th; 32.23, 25 Free, 12th.

Casey Ives; 1:23.45, 50 Breast, DQ; 2:18.49, 100 Free, 7th; 1:03.29, 50 Back, 9th; 57.22, 50 Free, 9th; 2:35.35, 100 IM, 7th.

Kelley Knox; 1:37.50, 100 Fly, 2nd; 1:41.85, 100 Breast, 3rd; 1:21.97, 100 Free, 2nd; 1:38.26, 100 Back, 2nd; 35.66, 50 Free, 2nd.

Rayel Martin; 2:57.59, 200 Free, 2nd; 1:34.12, 100 Fly, 3rd; 1:20.72, 100

Free, 2nd; 1:29.45, 100 Back, 2nd; 3:15.64, 200 IM, 3rd.

Gillian Massie; 43.90, 50 Fly, 3rd; 2:11.44, 100 Breast, 10th; 1:23.82, 100 Free, 5th; 1:40.09; 100 Back, 2nd; 3:54.80; 200 IM, 4th.

Hayden McMahon; 27.12, 25 Fly, 1st; 32.62, 25 Breast, 1st; 25.65, 25 Back, 1st; 22.08, 25 Free, 2nd; 2:11.20, 100 IM, 1st.

Tayler Sawrenko1:27.43, 100 Fly, 1st; 1:46.32, 100 Breast, 4th; 1:22.59, 100 Free, 3rd; 1:31.82, 100 Back, 3rd; 35.12, 50 Free, 3rd.

Bailey Seidl; 1:17.93, 100 Fly, 1st; 1:33.80, 100 Breast; 1st; 1:12.33, 100 Free, 1st; 32.00, 50 Free, 1st; 2:56.46, 200 IM, 1st.

15-17 Girls Aggregate Trophy - Bailey Seidl.

7-8 Boys Aggregate Trophy - Hayden McMahon.

13-14 Girls Bronze Rayel Martin.

15-17 Girls Silver - Kelley Knox.

Swift Current Meet result, July 14 7-8 Boys Gold - Hayden McMahon 15-17 Girls Gold - Bailey Seidl.

Cody Doering; 39.47, 25 Back, 9th; 1:36.18, 50 Free, 10th; 1:25.37, 50 Back, 5th; 41.19. 25 Free, 10th.

Raeann Gidluck; 33.23, 25 Fly, 11th; 27.47, 25 Back,

7th; 31.49, 25 Breast, 9th; 221.08, 100 IM, 7th; 1:09.01, 50 Back, 8th; 21.45, 25 Free, 8th.

Casey Ives; 36.32, 25 Fly, DQ; 35.72, 25 Breast, 6th; 55.76, 50 Free, 7th; 1:12.21, 50 Back, 6th; 1:19.57, 50 Breast, 4th; 26.49, 25 Free, 9th.

Rayel Martin; 1:24.17, 100 Free, 8th; 43.37, 50 Fly, 8th; 43.52, 50 Back, 5th; 52.58, 50 Breast, 11th; 3:23. 50, 200 IM, 5th; 1:31.46, 100 Back, 2nd.

Hayden McMahon; 27.28, 25 Fly, DQ; 26.96, 25 Back, 1st; 51.59, 50 Free, 1st; 2:16.84, 100 IM, 1st; 1:03.91, 50 Back, 1st; 1:10.79, 50 Breast, 1st.

Tayler Sawrenko; 1:27.32, 100 Free, 10th; 38.95, 50 Fly, 2nd; 43.73, 50 Back, 6th; 50.05, 50 Breast, 9th; 38.42, 50 Free, 5th; 16.16, 25 Free, 3rd.

Bailey Seidl; 33.13’ 50 Fly’ 1st; 38.91, 50 Back, 1st; 42.55, 50 Breast, 1st; 32.55, 50 Free, 1st; 3:01.17, 200 IM, 1st; 14.63, 25 Free, 1st.

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al work at maintaining the Asquith Cemetery!

As well, Charles Chappell is doing a phenomenal job out at the Asquith Sportsgrounds. One can certainly tell that they show attention to detail and pride themselves on a job well done.

The Town has accepted a SaskPower quote to install street lights on

Lunn Street for an overall cost of $4,777.09.

A new section of the B u i l d i n g B y l aw wa s passed which deals with fences within the Town of Asquith. Please visit the Town Office to ask about this new bylaw before starting any fences within the Town of Asquith.

This office will once again remind residents

that there is a Swimming Pool Bylaw which dictates that any pool that is 18” or deeper must be enclosed by a fence.

To learn more about the Town’s Bylaws, please visit the Town of Asquith website, townofasquith. com.

Have a wonderful summer!

Landis Locals Helen Buxton 658-2115 Several from Landis area went to the Cando 100th Anniversary celebration this past weekend. The weather was good, and about 300 people attended. As at all reunions, there was lots of visiting with former residents, and catching up on what’s new with folks you’ve not seen for a long time.

Ruth Archdekin enjoyed having the company of her sister Mavis for a couple of weeks.

They made trips to see Ryan and his family near Maymont, their sister, Bernice in Wilkie, as well as other relatives around

the area.

There have been several weddings this summer. Congratulations to Tyler Archdekin and Cassandra; Melissa Ferguson and Dylan Nordstrom, Lisa Ochs and Chris Waters. Megan Weber was also married earlier this summer, but unfortunately, I have been unable to learn the name of hew husband.

This past week, Jim Buxton and Joyce Manns motored to East Hawk Lake, near Kenora, Ontario, to visit his sister, Maureen and Cal Dawn.

Janice Cassidy came from Flin Flon to join them, so

the three sisters were together for several days of relaxing and boating.

On Saturday, I got a wonderful surprise when Dianne Skog brought her mother, Lavern, to spend the day with me.

We never quit talking all day, and I’m not sure we’re all caught up yet.

We’ve been friends for 60 years, so share lots of memories.

Mary Kammer is in Biggar Hospital. It’s good to hear she is feeling a little better today. Get well wishes go to her and to Bernard Zimmer who is also suffering poor health.

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Asquith Council news Asquith Town Council held its regular council meeting on July 9.

Attending were Mayor Maddin, Councillors Erhart, Sawicki, Gamble, Dumont and Lysyshyn, along with C.A.O. Cross.

Minutes from the June 11 regular meeting and the June 20 special meeting were accepted as presented. The treasurer’s

statement of receipts and expenditures for the month of June, 2013 and the May 2013 bank reconciliation was accepted as presented. Accounts paid in the amount of $27,125.06 and accounts payable in the amount of $48,632.37 was accepted as presented.

Street patching is occurring within the Town

of Asquith. Priority was given to use hot asphalt mix around manholes that posed safety concerns, however cold mix asphalt will be used in the other potholes. Gravelling has also been done to some streets to alleviate potholes.

A huge pat on the back goes out to Jim and Kelly Stack for their exception-

Barracuda meet results 2013 Northern Semifinals at Rosetown, July 20 results Avery Anderson; 1:38.38, 50 Free, NP; 35.13, 25 Back, NP; 43.53, 25 Free, NP. Ryder Anderson; 1:22.88, 50 Breast, NP; 1:02.76, 50 Back, NP; 52.49, 50 Free, NP. Will Auton; 3:3904, 200 Free, 4th; 2:19.21, 100 Breast, 8th; 1:40.66, 100 Free, 8th; 42.95, 50 Free, 8th.

Cody Doering; 1:22.06, 50 Free, 11th; 29.89, 25 Back, 4th; 31.94, 25 Free, 10th.

Madleine Ellard; 56.55, 50 Fly, DQ; 1:52.58, 100 Free, 7th; 59.19, 50 Back, 10th; 49.45, 50 Free, 13th; 2:11.55, 100 IM, DQ. Savanna Ellis, 48.29, 50 Fly, 5th, 1:52.98, 100 Breast, 7th, 1:30.24, 100 Free, 8th, 1:46.35, 100 Back, 4th; 37.72, 50 Free, 4th.

Raeann Gidluck; 1:05.09, 50 Breast, 11th; 1:57.99, 100 Free, 8th; 59.88, 50 Back, 8th; 59.88, 50 Back, 11th; 48.94, 50 Free, 12th; 2:30.56, 100 IM, 10th.

Tara Gidluck; 36.84, 25 Fly, DQ; 42.76, 25 Breast, DQ; 56.11, 50 Free, 5th; 31.46, 25 Back, 11th; 25.05, 25 Free, 6th.

Kalin Harrabeck; 1:00.19, 50 Fly, 7th; 1:00.77, 50 Breast, DQ; 2:01.92, 100 Free, 10th; 50.54, 50 Free, 14th; 2:06.02, 100 IM, 8th.

Kenzie Harrabek; 36.58, 25 Fly, DQ; 47.40, 25 Breast, DQ; 1:12.34, 50 Free, 10th; 30.42, 25 Back, 10th; 32.23, 25 Free, 12th.

Casey Ives; 1:23.45, 50 Breast, DQ; 2:18.49, 100 Free, 7th; 1:03.29, 50 Back, 9th; 57.22, 50 Free, 9th; 2:35.35, 100 IM, 7th.

Kelley Knox; 1:37.50, 100 Fly, 2nd; 1:41.85, 100 Breast, 3rd; 1:21.97, 100 Free, 2nd; 1:38.26, 100 Back, 2nd; 35.66, 50 Free, 2nd.

Rayel Martin; 2:57.59, 200 Free, 2nd; 1:34.12, 100 Fly, 3rd; 1:20.72, 100

Free, 2nd; 1:29.45, 100 Back, 2nd; 3:15.64, 200 IM, 3rd.

Gillian Massie; 43.90, 50 Fly, 3rd; 2:11.44, 100 Breast, 10th; 1:23.82, 100 Free, 5th; 1:40.09; 100 Back, 2nd; 3:54.80; 200 IM, 4th.

Hayden McMahon; 27.12, 25 Fly, 1st; 32.62, 25 Breast, 1st; 25.65, 25 Back, 1st; 22.08, 25 Free, 2nd; 2:11.20, 100 IM, 1st.

Tayler Sawrenko1:27.43, 100 Fly, 1st; 1:46.32, 100 Breast, 4th; 1:22.59, 100 Free, 3rd; 1:31.82, 100 Back, 3rd; 35.12, 50 Free, 3rd.

Bailey Seidl; 1:17.93, 100 Fly, 1st; 1:33.80, 100 Breast; 1st; 1:12.33, 100 Free, 1st; 32.00, 50 Free, 1st; 2:56.46, 200 IM, 1st.

15-17 Girls Aggregate Trophy - Bailey Seidl.

7-8 Boys Aggregate Trophy - Hayden McMahon.

13-14 Girls Bronze Rayel Martin.

15-17 Girls Silver - Kelley Knox.

Swift Current Meet result, July 14 7-8 Boys Gold - Hayden McMahon 15-17 Girls Gold - Bailey Seidl.

Cody Doering; 39.47, 25 Back, 9th; 1:36.18, 50 Free, 10th; 1:25.37, 50 Back, 5th; 41.19. 25 Free, 10th.

Raeann Gidluck; 33.23, 25 Fly, 11th; 27.47, 25 Back,

7th; 31.49, 25 Breast, 9th; 221.08, 100 IM, 7th; 1:09.01, 50 Back, 8th; 21.45, 25 Free, 8th.

Casey Ives; 36.32, 25 Fly, DQ; 35.72, 25 Breast, 6th; 55.76, 50 Free, 7th; 1:12.21, 50 Back, 6th; 1:19.57, 50 Breast, 4th; 26.49, 25 Free, 9th.

Rayel Martin; 1:24.17, 100 Free, 8th; 43.37, 50 Fly, 8th; 43.52, 50 Back, 5th; 52.58, 50 Breast, 11th; 3:23. 50, 200 IM, 5th; 1:31.46, 100 Back, 2nd.

Hayden McMahon; 27.28, 25 Fly, DQ; 26.96, 25 Back, 1st; 51.59, 50 Free, 1st; 2:16.84, 100 IM, 1st; 1:03.91, 50 Back, 1st; 1:10.79, 50 Breast, 1st.

Tayler Sawrenko; 1:27.32, 100 Free, 10th; 38.95, 50 Fly, 2nd; 43.73, 50 Back, 6th; 50.05, 50 Breast, 9th; 38.42, 50 Free, 5th; 16.16, 25 Free, 3rd.

Bailey Seidl; 33.13’ 50 Fly’ 1st; 38.91, 50 Back, 1st; 42.55, 50 Breast, 1st; 32.55, 50 Free, 1st; 3:01.17, 200 IM, 1st; 14.63, 25 Free, 1st.

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BURGER NIGHT at The Legion Friday, July 26 5 - 7 p.m.

Watch for the regular Burger Night on the last Friday of each month.

al work at maintaining the Asquith Cemetery!

As well, Charles Chappell is doing a phenomenal job out at the Asquith Sportsgrounds. One can certainly tell that they show attention to detail and pride themselves on a job well done.

The Town has accepted a SaskPower quote to install street lights on

Lunn Street for an overall cost of $4,777.09.

A new section of the B u i l d i n g B y l aw wa s passed which deals with fences within the Town of Asquith. Please visit the Town Office to ask about this new bylaw before starting any fences within the Town of Asquith.

This office will once again remind residents

that there is a Swimming Pool Bylaw which dictates that any pool that is 18” or deeper must be enclosed by a fence.

To learn more about the Town’s Bylaws, please visit the Town of Asquith website, townofasquith. com.

Have a wonderful summer!

Landis Locals Helen Buxton 658-2115 Several from Landis area went to the Cando 100th Anniversary celebration this past weekend. The weather was good, and about 300 people attended. As at all reunions, there was lots of visiting with former residents, and catching up on what’s new with folks you’ve not seen for a long time.

Ruth Archdekin enjoyed having the company of her sister Mavis for a couple of weeks.

They made trips to see Ryan and his family near Maymont, their sister, Bernice in Wilkie, as well as other relatives around

the area.

There have been several weddings this summer. Congratulations to Tyler Archdekin and Cassandra; Melissa Ferguson and Dylan Nordstrom, Lisa Ochs and Chris Waters. Megan Weber was also married earlier this summer, but unfortunately, I have been unable to learn the name of hew husband.

This past week, Jim Buxton and Joyce Manns motored to East Hawk Lake, near Kenora, Ontario, to visit his sister, Maureen and Cal Dawn.

Janice Cassidy came from Flin Flon to join them, so

the three sisters were together for several days of relaxing and boating.

On Saturday, I got a wonderful surprise when Dianne Skog brought her mother, Lavern, to spend the day with me.

We never quit talking all day, and I’m not sure we’re all caught up yet.

We’ve been friends for 60 years, so share lots of memories.

Mary Kammer is in Biggar Hospital. It’s good to hear she is feeling a little better today. Get well wishes go to her and to Bernard Zimmer who is also suffering poor health.

2003 Chev Silverado ½ Ext, 4x4, blue, 185,386km, SOLD StkT13399B ......................................................$10,900 2004 GMC ¾ Ext, 4x4, 6.6T, silver, 210,001km, S tkR4925 ............................................................$18,900 2005 GMC Envoy XL, 7 Pass., 4x4, maroon, 156,201km, SOLD StkT13214B ......................................................$10,900 2006 Ford F-350 Superduty Lariat, black, 134,703km, StkT13298B ......................................................$23,900 2006 Volkswagon Golf, TDI, diesel, silver, 142,740km, StkR4922 ..........................................................$12,900 2006 GMC Yukon, 8 pass, carbon metallic, 164,960km, StkT13487B ......................................................$16,900 2007 Ford F-150 XLT crew, blue, 96,304km, StkT13300A ...............................................$19,900 2007 Chev Trailblazer. SS, AWD, black, 103,005km, StkT13490AA ................................$23,900 2007 Chev Silverado ½ ton, 2 wheel, black, 110,230km, SktT13362A .............................$ 7,900 2007 GMC SLE ½ Crew. 4x4, steel gray, 150,334km, SktT13396A ..................................$17,900 SOLD 2007 Chev Silverado ¾ Crew 6.6T, blue, 180,820km, SktT13523A .................................$29,900 2008 Chev Trailblazer LT 4x4, white, 175,920km, StkT13394A ......................................$12,900 2008 GMC ½ crew Denali, black, 173,363km, StkT13406A .............................................$28,900 2008 GMC SL ¾ reg. cab, 6.6T, white, 158,883km, StkT13527A ....................................$18,900 2008 Hyundai Tucson GLS, black, 62,000km, StkBB0197B ............................................$13,900 2008 Chev HHR, sunburst orange, 111,124km, StkR4959 ................................................$ 9,900 2008 GMC SLT ¾ crew 6.6T, deep blue, 108,728km, StkT13234A ..................................$34,900 2009 Pontiac G6, V6 sedan, white, 107,769km, StkT13236A ....................................... $11,900 2009 Pontiac Torrent AWD, black carbon, 20,140km, StkT1351A. ............................. $18,900 2010 GMC SLE ½ ext 4x4, stealth gray, 77,250km, StkT13382A O $18,900 LD S ................................

2010 Chev Camero 2ss coupe, black, 57,122km, StkC1329A................................................................$31,900 2010 Chev Silverado ½ crew Cheyenne Editon, 157,021km, StkT13264BB............................................................$16,804 2010 Chev Silverado LTZ. ¾ Crew, 6.0L, red, 63,980km, StkT1358A................................................................$35,900 SOLD 2009 Buick Enclave CX 2010 Chev Silverado, one ton dually, white, 211,266km, AWD, White Diamond, SktT13505A..............................................................$34,900 62,911km, StkT13456A 2011 GMC SLE, ¾ Crew, 4x4. silver, 139,891km, StkT13509A..............................................................$35,900 $29,900

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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013

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MEMORIAMS KONOTOPETZ, Walter: July 13, 1917 - July 13, 1971 KONOTOPETZ, Ruby: December 7, 1916 - August 9, 1999 To a devoted father, grandfather and mother, grandmother…

“Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never.”

Lovingly remembered by your family 30p1

CARD OF THANKS Thank You to everyone who donated to the “Walk to End MS”. All donations are used for research and to help those dealing with this disease.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Karen Kolenosky 30p1

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in July: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at St. Paul·s Anglican Church at 10:30 a.m. For pastoral services or information, please contact Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-951-7122 or leave a message at the oԀce, 306-948-3731.

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner Quebec St. and 8th Ave. West. Worship Service at 10:50 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. Contact our church oԀce 306-9483424, Tuesday through Thursday.

36tfn SUNDAYS, JULY 28 and AUGUST 4: There will be NO worship services held at Biggar United Church for these two Sundays only.

28c3 SUNDAY, AUGUST 4: Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Biggar Museum & Gallery.

Everyone welcome! Adults $6.00, 6 & under $3.00 30c2 FRIDAY, AUGUST 9: Hamburger/Smokie Sale, 11:30 - 1:30 at Biggar Museum & Gallery.

Cheeseburger $4.50, plain burger $4.00, and smokies $4.00.

30c3 SUNDAY, AUGUST 11: 7 p.m., Leney Cemetery Annual 75th Memorial Service, Marj Pettinger (nee WhitӾeld), minister. Bring your lawn chair and a friend. If the weather is bad, it will be held in the Perdue United Church.

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PAUL McCARTNEY V-I-P TICKETS August 14th in Regina Ask about our tickets in the First 5 Rows on the floor

Proud parents Pam and Chris Archibald are pleased to announce the birth of

Amaya Kinley Archibald on May 23, 2013, weighing 6 lb. 12 oz. and 19.5 inchs long at Victoria Hospital, Prince Albert, Sask.

Pam, Chris and the very proud grandparents and great-grandparents…Bev Brown, Cheryl Archibald, Darryl Archibald, Cathy Hicks, Bea Brown, Lena Pavloff, Barb Archibald and Elsie Bodarchuck would like to celebrate Amaya’s birth with their family and friends.

So… please bring the entire family to a

Come & Go Celebration of Welcoming Amaya onSaturday, July 27, from 2- 5 p.m. in the Centenial Room at the Westwinds Motor Hotel, Biggar, Sask.

SUNDAY, JULY 28: You are invited to a Bridal Shower for Ashley Black, brideelect of Jordan Laventure in the Centennial Room of the Westwinds Motor Hotel, Biggar, from 2 - 4 p.m. Cards in the drugstores.

29c2 SATURDAY, AUGUST 3: You are invited to a Come and Go Tea celebrating Neil Millard’s 75th Birthday, 2 - 4 p.m., Asquith Seniors Hall, Asquith, Sask. Everyone welcome! Your presence is your gift!

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NOTICE Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history!

For more information call 948-3451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

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WANTED Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop oӽ at the Biggar LandӾll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306948-1773 or 306-948-5393.

Pickup available.

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CARS & TRUCKS Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone. Fast approvals, best interest rates. Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877-796-0514. www. yourapprovedonline.com.

RECREATION 1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 306948-7521. tfn 1985 Honda Goldwing, new rubber, shocks redone this spring, new battery, $3500 obo; phone 306-948-3344 tfn

SEED & FEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

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REAL ESTATE Two serviced lots, side by side in Biggar, 100·x140·, $79,900. Call 717-4681 (cell) 5tfn ONLY A FEW UNITS LEFT! 55 PLUS ADULT COMMUNITY Ground Level Ranchers. www. diamondplace.ca 306 241 0123 Warman, SK

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Gorgeous 14.17 acre parcel located on the north side of Highway #14 adjacent to the Town of Biggar overlooking Margery Lake/Meadow. The north facing slope provides an extremely scenic location to build your future dream home. All the advantages of country living with the convenience of being seconds away from town. Asking $69,900. Call Time 306948-5052 29c4

LAND for SALE FOR SALE BY TENDER… RM Perdue #346, two quarters fenced pasture, SW-6-3610-W3rd, ext. 1 & 2, 152 acres; SE-6-36-10-W3rd, ext. 8, 104 acres with 40 acres cultivated. Creek runs through both quarters.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Tenders close September 1, 2013. Send tenders to: vallee@yourlink.ca or mail to: Tender, Box 21, Kinley, SK, S0K 2E0 30p6

FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! We completed a very successful sale of our farmland to Freshwater Holdings. There was never any pressure, nor unfair dealings during the process. The deal was handled very smoothly and efficiently. We certainly would recommend dealing with Freshwater Holdings for any land discussions, and/or sale.

Regina and Bill Kossatz

SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 66 1/4’s South Central - 18 1/4’s East Central - 74 1/4’s South - 70 1/4’s South East - 22 1/4’s South West 58 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 55 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK QUICK PAYMENT. YMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013

14 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

HOUSES FOR SALE Five bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1074 sq. ft. bi-level, large detached garage, beautiful yard. Phone 306-948-3341.

30p1 Move in ready house located in Biggar, Sask. House features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large upgraded kitchen/ dining room. Located on a nicely landscaped corner lot in a friendly neighbourhood with a new fenced yard and a beautiful underground pond. Also includes a garden shed and a new large 2 car detached garage. Serious inquiries call 306-9482533 (leave a message if no answer).

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HOUSES for RENT Cozy 3 bedroom home with all appliances with garage and very lovely backyard in Biggar. Available August 1, 2013. Phone 306-948-2098 29p3 Two and three bedroom homes available for rent with fridge and stove included. For viewing, call 306-948-3674; 306-948-9517; 306-9487022.

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FOR RENT Charter/ Sherwood Apartments 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satellite systems, laundry facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwashers, air conditioning, parking with plug-ins.

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Truck & Trailer Technician M & N Repair in Biggar Sask. is looking for a truck and trailer technician to Àll an open position.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Overtime is available for both weekends and evenings.

Wage: $25-$35 dependant on qualiÀcations and experience.

We are looking for an individual who is experienced in: • diesel engines • hydraulics • gas engines • transmissions • air systems • some welding experience • electrical • A/C This position reports to the shop owner. You must have a positive attitude and the ability to work alone or as a team. You must have your own tools and a valid driver’s license.

Please email resume to: mnrepair@sasktel.net or mail to: M & N Repair, Box 418, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0.

Only those considered will be contacted. Thank You.

Western Sales, a growing John Deere dealership with locations in Biggar, Central Butte, Davidson, Elrose, Outlook and Rosetown is hiring permanent full time

Apprentice/Journeyman Service Technicians for our Biggar location situated at 101 Hwy 14 East.

We require individuals to repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain heavy duty Ag equipment including combines, tractors, seeders and sprayers.

• Must be thoroughly familiar with tractors and farm equipment and have the knowledge and skill to make repairs properly.

• Full job description available on request.

• Must be able to work extended hours during spring and fall.

• Compensation, $24 - $35 - rate is based on level of experience.

• Required work experience, 3 - 5 years. We offer a full beneÀt package which includes medical, dental, disability, life insurance and matched pension.

E-mail resumes to… Attn: Rome Molsberry, careers@westernsales.ca or by fax to 1-306-882-3389.

For more information you can also contact me at 1-306-882-4291 Only qualiÀed applicants will be contacted.

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Fick·s Small Engine is looking for an experienced small engine mechanic. Wages based on experience. Please submit resume to Box 1436, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 or email fse@sasktel.net 30c3 Guide outӾtting opportunity.

Learn to guide in the prestigious Eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.

On the job training. Horse experience a huge asset. sean@prophetmuskwa.com (250) 789-9494

Procon Industrial is currently seeking a local F/T Ticketed

Heavy Equipment Mechanic for their shop in Saskatoon, SK. Journeyman rate: $41.00/hr. plus benefits.

The successful incumbent is expected to work some overtime.

Please forward resumes to jobs@procongroup.net

WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop oӽ resume at the oԀce. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780842-6581. Email: rigmove@ telus.net. Mail: H&E OilӾeld Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil. com.

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Bale safety tips There are four main stages of bale transport, each with their own risks: lifting, loading, transport and unloading. To stay safe, observe the following recommendations.

Lifting: Improper lifting can cause vehicles to rollover or bales to roll or fall off of lifting equipment, putting operators or bystanders at risk.

• Ensure adequate operating space clear of all bystanders.

• When handling bales, the lift capacity on a front end loader or telehandler must be greater than the bale being moved. If not, the vehicle could overturn.

• Always use proper loading systems when lifting with front-end loaders. Buckets should not be used. Double spears work well but beware of single spears.

They should not be used unless they are supplemented with a stabilizer to keep the bale from rotating and giving way, rolling over bystanders or operators in the process.

• Always pierce round bales in the centre of the load. If it’s too low it could rotate forward along the spear pivot point, breaking free from handling equipment and rolling onto anyone in its path.

Too high and it could rotate back and crush the operator.

• Never lift beyond the centre of gravity of a bale. If a bale is lifted too high, it could roll the vehicle or fall off and crush the operator or bystanders.

Loading: Loading too quickly can unsettle already placed loads, creating risks for loaders and bystanders.

• Ensure there are no bystanders near the transport vehicle, especially the opposite side of the vehicle being loaded.

• Stack bales in a tight, pyramidal format to provide support during transport.

• Do not push bales too hard onto the vehicle.

This could cause bales on the opposite side of the vehicle to fall off.

• Secure bales with straps in both directions as per regulations across most of Canada to protect motorists while on the road.

Transport: Visibility and blind spots can create multiple roadway hazards for both transport drivers and motorists.

• Plan your route and be aware of traffic conditions.

• Use proper warning lights and consider using a pilot vehicle to help warn motorists of upcoming (especially left) turns. Even with all these measures in place, be cautious.

Motorists may not see or recognize your turning lights. For motorists, if you can’t see a driver’s mirrors, they can’t see you.

U n l o a d i n g : Unloading should be done cautiously to avoid unexpected bale movement.

• Select a location for unloading that has even, hard ground with adequate space for maneuvering.

• Clear the area of bystanders.

• Determine whether the load has shifted during transport.

Make adjustments to reduce the risk of bales falling.

• Remove all straps carefully and do not begin unloading until the truck driver is clear of the site.

• Ensure your unloading equipment is adequate for the weight of the bales and height of the bale stack.

• Unload from the top, working down as you go.

• Pierce bales carefully so as not to push bales off the opposite side of the vehicle.

For FAX service, see us at The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 15

THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013

Report from the Legislature Growth Plan Goal of 1.2 Million Saskatchewan remains the place people are choosing to build their future. Recent population numbers show that the first four months of 2013 saw 4,000 more people call our province home.

This brings the population to an all-time high of 1,093,880. This is a great start toward reaching our Growth Plan goal of 1.2 million by 2020.

Our growing economy is providing the employment opportunities to support that growth. In June of this year, we had the strongest employment growth rate in the country and the lowest unemployment rate.

That means that there were 568,200 people working in June, breaking the record set the month before. Not only are there more people working than this time last year, we have the highest percentage increase among the provinces. Workers in Saskatchewan are also seeing their wages grow faster than anywhere else in Canada. Average weekly earnings increased by 4.4 per cent over last year.

Another indicator of our growing economy is huge increases in exports. In May, exports were up 8.1 per cent over the same time last year, bringing the total for the first five months of 2013 to $14.97 billion.

This is evidence that Saskatchewan has what the world needs, in terms of food, energy and other products. Our exports now top British Columbia.

This growth is not just seen in our larger cities but also in smaller communities throughout the province. To that end, our government is amending the requirements for granting liquor franchises in communities where there is no SLGA liquor store or franchise. This means nine communities with a population more than 1,000 will now be eligible for

a franchise, once they have support from the local municipal council. Our government continues to work to ensure services are available to everyone in Saskatchewan and that everyone benefits from our historic growth.

As summer gets into full swing, you will see more highways construction throughout the province. So far, more than $260 million of work is underway to improve Saskatchewan highways. The most recent projects are the creation of passing lanes south of Fort Qu’Appelle, surfacing the Dalmeny access road, extensive work on Highway 55 in the northwest and surfacing work on Highway 3 near Paradise Hill.

This is just a fraction to the overall work that will be completed this construction season. Remember to slow down to 60 km/h in highway work zones. Fines start at $300.

Another sign of summer in Saskatchewan are busy provincial parks. To support the important role our parks play in improving the quality of life, we are investing more than $2.3 million in capital upgrades at several parks this year, including Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Duck Mountain, The Battlefords and Lac La Ronge. Some of these upgrades include; bridge work in Cypress hills, foundation and roof repairs to Holy Trinity Anglican Church at Stanley Mission in Lac La Ronge and building a replacement service centre at The Battlefords Provincial Park.

These investments will ensure future generations have the opportunity some of most beautiful tourism destinations.

Summer also means West Nile season. When outdoors remember to take precautions to reduce your risk of contracting this potentially deadly virus,

such as: • using insect repellent containing DEET; • wearing protective clothing; • reducing time outdoors between dusk and dawn; • regularly cleaning and emptying containers that can collect water such as bird baths and eavestroughs; • clearing yards of old tires and other items that can collect water; • ensuring rain barrels are covered with mosquito screening or are tightly sealed around the downspout; • keeping screens on windows and doors in good repair; and • keeping bushes, shrubs and lawns clear of overgrowth and debris.

The high risk time for this virus typically peak from mid-July through August.

While most people who become infected with West Nile experience mild symptoms such as fever, headaches and body aches, however it can pose serious neurological illness like inflammation of the brain and death. If you experience symptoms such as unusually severe headaches, persistent high fever or confusion seek medical attention immediately.

As with every summer MLAs are in their constituencies and are interested in your feedback regarding the government’s top priorities. I invite you to contact me and provide the valuable input that allows me to effectively represent the issues that are important to you.

Have an enjoyable and safe summer!

If you have a question about this Legislative Report or any other matter, just contact Randy.

Please arrange to pick up your photos that have been submitted for publication.

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

... thanks, The Independent

MORTGAGE BROKER

Tim Hammond Realty

KEVIN KURULAK Mortgage Associate

Licenced for:

Saskatoon - Biggar Office

Broker License #316322

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

403 Main St., Biggar

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

DUANE NEUFELDT

306-948-5052 (office) Cell 306-948-9168

403 Main St., Biggar

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

306-948-8055 Fax: 306-948-2763 www.DuaneNeufeldt.com

Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

Tim Hammond,

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

Tim Hammond Realty of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS… • Selling/Buying • Residental • Farm/Acreage • Commercial • Recreational

Wally Lorenz Sales Associate 1391 - 100th St. North Battleford, SK S9A 0V9 Day or Night

Cell: 306.843.7898 Bus: 306.446.8800 znerol.w@sasktel.net Web site: www.remaxbattlefords.com

FOR RENT BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

Call: 306-948-2101

FAX SERVICE at The Independent

$161.20 plus gst…

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

306-948-5052 (office) Cell 306-948-7995 Cari McCarty

www.TimHammond.ca http://Cari.TimHammond.ca

Residential Sales

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial rd

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

one column x 2 inches for 26-week prepaid commitment (regular price is $19.88 per week = $516.88 plus gst)

Call 306-948-3344

License #315872

www.mortgagegroup.com

INSURANCE

Licenced for: •Residential

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent This space in this directory is available for only

The Mortgage Group

direct. 306.948.5200 cell. 306.303.9025 toll free phone. 1.877.734.3216 toll free fax. 1.877.734.3219 email. kevin.tmgbroker.com

306-948-5052 (office) Cell 306-948-4478 Dave Molberg

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

BSA

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

¾ Auto & Home Insurance ¾ Farm & Commercial Insurance ¾ Health & Travel Insurance ¾ Life Insurance & Investments ¾ Farm Succession & Estate Planning ¾ Notary Publics Landis Of¿ce Hours: Biggar Of¿ce Hours…

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

304 Main St., Biggar Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204

100 - 2nd Ave. W., Landis Phone: 306-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044

Website: www.biggarinsurance.ca Email: biggar@biggarinsurance.ca

Website: www.landisinsurance.ca Email: landis@landisinsurance.ca

“We’ll getcha covered”

16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Helping you Help yourself

MADGE CONTRACTING LTD.

Phone:

306-948-2295 Fax: 306-948-5050 ELECTRICAL

AURORA CONSTRUCTION & HAPPY AMPER SERVICES • Sewer • Water • Power • Drainage • Footings

Electrical Installation & Maintenance

For all your rooÀng needs… ¬New Construction ¬Metal ¬Torch-on ¬Re-roofs ¬Tile ¬Asphalt ¬All repairs ¬Shakes We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453

306-717-2818

• Commercial • Industrial • Residential

Electrical… 306-658-3004 Excavation… 306-951-7667 BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES Authorized Appliance Depot Electrical Wiring Trenching Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291

PHILLIPS ELECTRIC • Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates Ph: 306-948-5393

Cell: 306-221-6888

dionh@sasktel.net

OPTOMETRISTS

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

For all your home, business and rural needs Owners/Operators • Travis Young • Dallas Young • Claude Young

Biggar, Sask.

306-948-3389 Kirk Ewen

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photos by Jocelyn

Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

306-948-2814

• painting & Ӿnishing • laminate & hardwood ӿoors SORRY, Jim is unable to accept new customers until at least November 2013!

LAROCHELLE CONTRACTING

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Nick Maguire 306-948-3325 (home) 306-948-4558 (cell)

Renos…

Insulation

New Stucco & Restoration… acrylic Ànish, full system foam, paper/ wire, pargings/ICF blocks, custom pillars & battons, repair/service

306-716-4021 modernlookhomerenos@gmail.com www.facebook.com/modern.look.35

306-951-7666, Murray; 306-948-2953, Walter (h)

306-948-4565 (c)

HEALTH/WELLNESS

- together with -

Ladies Only

30 min.

Circuit Gym …owned and operated by Brett Barber

Located in the Nova Wood Centre (back entrance) 104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar

306.948.2208

Michelle Spuzak,

• Shamanic Healing • Psychosomatic Therapy • Massage • Emotional Release Therapy

~ Gift CertiÅcates ~

306-222-8673

GEORGE STAHL

HEALTH/WELLNESS

ACCOUNTING

New Beginnings Wellness Centre

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

“Putting PERSONAL back into fitness training!”

Wayne Baldwin, PFT, CPTA, CNHC

Specializing in Exclusive Seasonal Personal Training Sessions! …for weight loss,

Weightless Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

306-948-7274

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

Garry A. Faye Chartered Accountant Notary Public 201B-2nd Ave. West

body sculpting, strength training.

Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

* Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certificates available

Phone: 306-948-5133

Visit us @ 114- 2nd Ave. W., Biggar Where you can feel right at home!

223 Main Street Biggar

Phone… 306-948-2548 Cell… 306-948-8048

Jacklin Andrews, MSW, Counsellor jacklinandrews@ gmail.com

306-918-7264

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

306-948-2183 DENTAL

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask.

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

Roderick B. Campbell, CMA • Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

Ph: 306-948-4430 or 306-948-4460 rod.campbell@sasktel.net Box 988, Biggar, SK

LEGAL SERVICES

BUSSE LAW

3306-948-3408 DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

115 - 1st Avenue West 1 Rosetown, Sask.

Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. Bonnie L. Reddekopp, JD

OFFICE HOURS

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

306-948-3346

Phone:306.882.2123 Emergency (after hours) 306.882.2006

…serving your community since 1972

Roe & Peszko is a full service law office that practices…

ACCOUNTING

Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available.

306-948-2548 or 948-9710

• ‘Ideal Protein’ Weight Loss • ‘Slender You’ Figure Salon Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses

biggarindependent.ca

• residential or acreage • FREE estimates and fence designing • full service or premade for the do-it-yourself handyman • tongue and groove style

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

Dan… 306-281-5090 Chad… 306-280-1524

ONLINE @

PRAIRIE BOYZ VINYL FENCING LTD.

Biggar

• Five Inch Seamless • Fascia

Email: nix1@sasktel.net

Services available…

Spray Foam

Email: northland83@yourlink.ca Want to insulate your quonset, farm/commercial buildings, house or cabin?

Lower your heating and cooling costs and add strength to your buildings!

• framing • additions • windows & door sales • siding • rooÄng • drywall & Änishing

R.M.T. (NHPC member) Located @ New Beginnings Wellness Centre, 114 - 2nd Ave. W., BIGGAR interior & exterior painting, textured ceilings, drywall, mud & tape

306-948-2805 Cell: 306-948-6062

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Call Jim @ 306-948-3333

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Northland Foaming

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

available to do…

306-948-7390

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

Doctor of Optometry

HANDY JIM SERVICES

Build fences and decks For all your fence and deck needs, give me a call…

for all your electrical needs

Dion Harrabek 306-948-2657 cell: 306-948-9136

www.madgerooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

PLUMBING & HEATING

DMH ELECTRIC Construction, consulting and Maintenance Licensed Journeyman

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A small Àrm that provides quality professional services to our clients on a personalized and timely basis.

Services include: •Auditing and Accounting •Corporate and Personal Tax •Financial Statement Preparation •Farm Tax and Agristability We are accepting new clients in Saskatoon and surrounding area.

624 Duchess St. Saskatoon, SK S7K 0R1

Ph: 306-933-2970

¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Criminal Law Commercial Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko Lisa Watson look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

Jeff Gorman, C.A. jeffgorman@daviesdrury.com

Spencer Beaulieu, C.A.

BOOKS

spencerbeaulieu@daviesdrury.com

Pat Wicks,

(306) 948-3776 cell: (306) 260-6503 Ph:

Living Books Distributor

For FAX service, see us at The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

205-3rd Ave. East, Biggar Books, gifts, cards.

Shop at my home!

Call 306-948-3427 for appts.

THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

SEED CLEANING

SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Sacher

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist, Wealth Consultant Credential Asset Management Inc.

Pamela Eaton Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352 Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc., and mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities Inc. ®Credential is a registered mark owned

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

• Computer Sales • Support and Consultancy • Backup and Disaster Recovery • Email • Wired/Wireless Networking

Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

222 Main St., Biggar

306- 948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394

Tel: 306-986-2600

Plant located 8 miles south of Biggar on Hwy #4, ¼ mile west on Triumph Rd.

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

~ FOR RENT ~

Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

COURIER/HAULING

Want a truly independent advisor who will find your unique solution?

Are you looking for Life, Living Benefits Insurance and/or Investment Strategies?

Do you just want to know if your premiums are fair with the right coverage?

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance 222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

Kevin Kurulak Investment Rep Insurance Broker P. 306 948 5200 F. 306 948 5207 Appointments Preferred

BIGGAR COURIER • Biggar to Saskatoon • Same day Service • Monday to Friday • 24-hour Answering Service

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

M & N REPAIR th

701 - 4 Ave. E., Biggar

306.948.3996

…for bookings contact

Open Monday-Saturday

306-948-3376 after hours George: 948-4042 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar 1st Ave. West, Biggar

Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair

KRF Auto Centre “Where we do it all for you!!”

306.948.2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

• Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System Prairieland Collision Rosetown, Sask.

306-882-2289

306-948-1722

YH Truck, Ag & Auto • Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

Hwy 14 East, Biggar 306-948-2109

Troy May, owner/operator Fax: 306.237.TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

• Cattle hauling with 21 ft. gooseneck trailer • round and large square bale hauling with step-deck or highboy semi-trailers • also buying and selling straw and forage • also machinery hauling Home • 306-948-2037 Alex • 306-948-7291 Dan • 306-948-7843 Biggar, Sask.

This space in this directory is available for only $161.20 plus gst…

HAULS TO THE DUMP

one column x 2 inches for 26-week prepaid commitment

J. G. Smith

(regular price is $19.88 per week = $516.88 plus gst)

Call 306-948-3344

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Box 736, Biggar

Phone: 306-948-5600

NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING

email: northland83@yourlink.ca

306.237.7671

Biggar Sand & Gravel • trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating Call Colin Graham at 306-948-5455

• Topsoil • Lawn Care • Leveling • Sod • Patio Blocks

“Your complete decal and• Laser signage shop” Engraving • Promotional products (mugs, mousepad, etc)

t Delivery

Ask Abou

Anne G. Livingston

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer • photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc.

Call Anne @ 306-948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

MONARCH MEATS

306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca Your authorized

Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer; and Your authorized

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

306-

948-3955

Modern Licenced Abbatoir • custom slaughter, cut and wrapping • sausage making, curing and smoking

• sides of Beef available

306-948-3384

Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar

Phone: 306-948-2442 Fax: 306-948-2484

The Country Clipper • All Breed Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory) • Natural health care for pets • Massage “Acupressure”

For appointments and inquiries, call

306-948-2091

Place a CLASSIFIED by phone

948-3344 or email

tip@sasktel.net

on

Phone: 306-948-7117 email: chase14welding@sasktel.net A Sign of Qualilty!

• Wood, metal, plastic signs • Vehicle & window graphics • Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 Fax:

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT

230 - 1st Ave. W., Biggar

Ph/fax: 306-948-3856 or cell: 306-948-7896

You’re reading this one!

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

Mon. - Thurs., 7 a.m. - 5 pm.

2 mi. N. on Hwy #4, 2-½ mi. E. on Golf Course Rd.

Light Fabrication Mobile Welding “B” Pressure CertiÀed CWB CertiÀed

Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

SMALL ADS WORK

306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky

306-948-6052

Mobile Units Office: 306306-948-2805 48 2805 Cell: 306-948-6062 306-948-6062

TIRES

100% handwash

Contact: Brad Poletz

•Texas Gates •Spray Foam Insulation •Sandblasting & Painting ing in ng ng •Internal Coatingss •Rock Guard Coatings tings

Heavy Truck Repair

Rebel Landscaping

Great for hauling utility tractors, quads, gravel, dirt, snow, trees, turf, garbage, etc.

Tridem & Super B trailers

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial

Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George

14 ft. x 81 inch dump trailer with two-way tailgate, tarp, two six foot ramps, and two 7000 pound axles.

Cliff Forsyth

Custom Grain Hauling

Toll Free: 866-403-2298

Email: garethmckee@burntorangesolutions.com Website: www.burntorangesolutions.com

Phone: 306-948-5678 403 Main Street, Biggar

BURNT ORANGE SOLUTIONS

Gareth McKee

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning Call: Bill: Dale:

SERVICES

SERVICES

306-948-5699

Sewing & Embroidery • Jackets • Windsuits • Shirts • Hunting Gear • Bunnyhugs • Caps • Toques • Bags Check out our new website: classicmakings.ca Judy Judy Kahovec: Kahovec…

882-4313, Cell 306-882-4313, cell831-7935 306-831-7935 Carey Krchov: 882-3213 Carey Krchov…882-3213

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

306-658-4474, Landis

NEWSSTANDS @ • Esso • Leslie’s Drugstore • Pharmasave • Quick Stop • Super A Foods • Shop Easy Food • Weasie’s Gourmet Blends • Feudal Co-op, Perdue • The Store, Perdue

18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013

Meet the Barracudas

Name: Savanna Erixon Age: 9 Why I joined Swim Club: I love to swim, it helps me to be a stronger swimmer and I also like to be with my friends.

Favourite stroke: Breast stroke Things that interest me: I like to play violin, swim, dance and watch TV.

Name: Will Auton Age: 14 Why I joined Swim Club: To improve my fitness and to compete.

Favourite stroke: Front crawl and back stroke Things that interest me: Mountain biking, dirt biking, hunting, riding horses, trucks, rugby, golf, footabll, basketball, badminton and cadets.

Name: Larissa Raddysh Age: 5 Why I joined Swim Club: To be a better swimmer, swimming is always fun and I like all the kids there.

Favourite stroke: Breast stroke Things that interest me: I like the deep water, the Mushroom is cool.

Deadline for Classifieds 5:00 p.m.

Monday

Name: Hayden Winslow Age: 4 Why I joined Swim Club: To p l a y w i t h K y s o n (McMahon) and make bubbles in the water.

Favourite stroke: Being in the water Things that interest me: Playing hockey, jumping on my trampoline.

Name: Ryder Anderson Age: 9 Why I joined Swim Club: Because its extra swimming and I love swimming.

Favourite stroke: Breast stroke and butterfly Things that interest me: Swimming, hockey, baseball.

Name: Kyson McMahon Age: 5 Why I joined Swim Club: I love to swim.

Favourite stroke: Front crawl Things that interest me: Hockey, Lightening McQueen.

Bailey Seidl

Name: Tessa L’Hoir Age: 15 Why I joined Swim Club: Exercise and competition.

Fa v o u r i t e s t r o k e : Freestyle Things that interest me: Volleyball, sports, school.

Name: Rachel Diehl Age: 13 Why I joined Swim Club: My best friend told me to.

Favourite stroke: Breast Things that interest me: Sports and school.

CAM-DON MOTORS LTD. Perdue, Sask.

1997 F-800, 8.3 Cummins, auto, air ride, deck, only 99,000 km, very good

$19,900 2013 Flex Limited, loaded, 34,000km ................................................... $32,900 2009 Yamaha 650 V-classic with windshield and helmet, only 760km, mint! .......................................... $ 5,950 2007 Ford F-150 XLT, supercrew, 4.6L, auto, 160,000km ........................ $10,900 2007 Ford F-350, 4x4, crew, deck, hoist, 5.4 auto ..................................... $17,900 2007 F-150 Supercab long box, 4x4, 5.4L, great work truck! ............ $ 9,900 2006 Freestar, 3rd row seating, 110,000km ................................. $ 7,900 2005 Chev Silverado, extended cab, 4x4, 4.8 auto, local, very good, taxes paid ........................................... $ 8,900

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2004 Mercury Grand Marguis LS, only 96,000km, local, very good, taxes paid ................................................... $10,900 2004 Freightliner M2 C7 Cat, auto, 24’ van/w power tailgate, 280km, very good ................................................... $29,900 2002 F-350 Crew Cab, 7.3 auto, 4x4, dually, 170,000km with deck .... ............... ..........................................COMING IN! 1997 Ford Supercab, 4.6 auto, local trade ......................................... $ 2,750 1997 Freightliner FL 112, Cummins 10 spd, A/R, SK Safety, c/w new 20’ CIM BHT ........................................................$39,900 1997 F-150 XL, reg cab, 4.2V6 5 spd standard ....................................

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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

FCPL Geoffrey Massie receives the Air Subjects Award from Cpl. Nathan Johnson, Biggar RCMP. FCPL Massie will be attending the six week Advanced Aviation Course this summer in North Bay, Ontario. (Submitted photo) . . . . Cadets, contd from page 10 This has been a year for construction in the Biggar area. Out at the Parrish and Heimbecker site, the crews are busy working on an access road. There has been lots of rain in the area so there are probably some challenges when it comes to building the road. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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WO Garrett McCrea leads the squadron in the march past as part of the inspection. (Submitted photo)

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2013 Perdue Agricultural Fair SATURDAY, JULY 27

Healthy Restaurant Eating

Ground Admission…Adults: 5/per day; 12 and under: FREE • Pancake Breakfast … 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

--will be served out of the complex with tables set up in front of the complex.

--sponsored by ‘The Store’ and Parish & Heimbecker

• Parade … 9:30 a.m., Prejudging 9 a.m.

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--Clowns, horses, farm and commercial floats, decorated cars and bicycles, comic strip characters, contacc Scott Weir, 306-237-4212 or Dave Miller, 306-237-9161 • Little Buckaroo Rodeo, 11:00 a.m. immediately following parade. Events for 8 and under. No experience necessary.

--For more info go to southernevents.webs.com

The next Board meeting will be held Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 in Rosetown. Board packages can be obtained from the Regional Corporate Office within one week of the meeting. Please call the office to arrange for printing and pick up. Contact Christa Garrett at 306-882-4111 ext 236 or by e-mail christa.garrett@hrha.sk.ca.

--sponsored by Feudal Co-op Bulk Petroleum, Cardlock, Conveniene Store --contact Scott Weir, 306-237-4212; Curtis Lammers, 306-237-4474 or John Gray, 306-493-7717

• Exhibit Building -- open 11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.

• Hamburger & Hot Dog Stands with Refreshments • 11 - 5:00 • Cold Plate in Complex • 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Country 2 and Gary Donahue Band, 12 noon - 5:00 p.m., Rec Complex • Kids’ Fun Alley… 12 noon - 4:00 p.m. at Fair Grounds, --Cotton Candy, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Dunk Tank, Inflatables, Refreshments and more!

--presented by Perdue Travel Club, contact Wendy Munro, 306-237-4676 • Cattle Show, 1:00 p.m. -- contact Karren Longworth, 306-656-4724.

• Sask. Barrel Racing Jackpot, 1:00 p.m.

• Mud Fling, 2:00 p.m., contact 306-237-7990 • Beer Gardens•12 noon - 6:00 p.m., south fairgrounds,

--Exhibit building including Summer Marketplace, contact, Virginia Peters, 306-237-9506 • Silent Auction, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to raise money for Bursaries.

For toll-free health information 24 hours a day.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients of Healthline can call the TTY line at 1-888-425-4444.

Smokers Helpline 1-877-513-5333 or www.smokefree.ca Questions about Medication? Call 1-800-665-DRUG (3784). Ask questions online www.usask.ca/druginfo Mental Health & Addictions Centralized Intake Line 1-866-268-9139 Monday to Friday 8:00 am—4:30 pm

--operated by Perdue Curling Club

FRIDAY, July 26 • Redneck Games • 6:00 p.m.

With vacations we find ourselves eating in restaurants more than normal. This can sometimes challenge our resolve to make healthy food choices. Restaurant portions are often larger than what we serve ourselves at home. You don’t need to eat everything on the plate. Eat only until full. Ask for whole grain options and ask for extras on the side. Swap the fries for a side salad occasionally. Check out the healthy options that many of the fast food outlets now have. Try an in season fruit dessert.

Heartland Health Region Board Meeting

• Vintage Tractor Pull & 4x4 Truck Pull… 12 noon

to fund raise enough to cover as much of the cost as possible.

We will: be holding various events, approaching businesses and organizations for financial support as well as donations of services and graciously accepting any donations the public is willing to make. Together, as a community, we can make this trip a success and preserve a vital piece of Canadian history.

We have set up a fund raising page where the general public can go to make donations online. We also ask that all who visit this site please share this link on all of the social medias they use. By sharing the link we can let people outside of our immediate circles know about our endeavour and give them a chance to support us in keeping Canadian history alive. It is located at http://www. gofundme/2s4iko.

You can also find us on Facebook, where you can follow all that this group is doing in effort to raise funds for this adventure. We can be found by going to Facebook and searching #300 Europe 2014 or at: https://www.facebook. com/groups/1458464955688 88/?fref+ts.

We are also tweeting up dates for the entire squad and the D-Day group at http://twitter. com/300FisherRCACS. You can also visit us online at biggaraircadets.com.

Finally, if you would like more information on this endeavour, would like to make a donation or have fundraising proposal for our cadets, please e-mail our Europe Trip Fundraising Co-cordinator, Tisha Keeler at 300fisherracacs.tisha@ gmail.com.

We would like to thank the communities of Biggar, Landis Rosetown and Perdue for their ongoing generous support that has allowed our youth organization to enjoy 70 years of prosperity. Thank you!

Heartland Health Region www.hrha.sk.ca

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