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Lower taxes key to provincial strength: Weekes

by Kevin Brautigam of The Independent

Defining provincial strengths was the message in last Wednesday’s provincial budget, says Biggar MLA Randy Weekes.

“It’s a very historic budget, a balanced budget, and this budget helps define the ‘Saskatchewan Advantage’ and builds on the quality of life and the sense of community the province has always had by creating the conditions for further economic growth and more opportunities in the future,” Weekes said shortly after the Legislative fanfare, February 23.

The ‘historic’ part is fulfilling their commitment to education property tax.

“That certainly reduces the educationportiontoagriculture land in a considerable way, and to other property owners, as well,” Weekes explained.

“We’ve reduced the Education Property Tax by 81 per cent on agriculture land since 2007 when we formed government.”

The mill rate will also be reduced from 7.08 to 3.91 on agriculture land.

Weekes added that this was all accomplished while increasing overall funding for school divisions by $36 million, and an increase to health care -- a $260 million increase over the previous fiscal year.

“We’re fulfilling our commitments and the need for more investment in education and in the health budget,” he added.

While property tax is a big piece, agriculture also sees an increase to its budget by $32 million.

“That will go to fully funding the business risk management programs: Crop Insurance, AgriStability and AgriInvest,” he said.

“That reflects the increase in commodity prices as far as the rate Crop Insurance will go up. We recognize that there is probably going to be some flooding somewhere in the province this year. We’ll have money for those types of problems that may crop up.”

Lingenfelter’s insistence on taxing potash has Weekes a little puzzled.

“Right now, our royalty rates are the highest in the world

for potash.

They’re at 22 per cent, compare that to six per cent for the mine in Randy Weekes New Brunswick and other places around the world.

We’re already taxing the potash industry at high levels.

It’s certainly an industry that we want to thrive -- there are a number of expansions taking place right now and new mines in the future.

Certainly, the talk of the NDP raising the royalty rates, there is concern. We’ve assured the industry that nothing is going to take place.”

With billions of dollars worth of investment in expansion and new and existing mines, Weekes says they don’t want to chase growing potash development away from our province -- or for that matter, any other industry, he adds.

They’ve also put record amounts into income assistance, housing, disability services.

“We’ve always done that, and we certainly don’t get credit from the NDP for supporting people with disabilities and low income.”

Those initiatives will be made so as not to dampen investment,Weekes explained, adding that they’ve also cut small business taxes by 4.5 to 2 per cent, and increased personal exemption amounts.

They’ll also continue to work on infrastructure, putting $556.2 million this year into highways, bringing total transportation spending to $2.2 billion over four years.

Going into an election, this budget is not so much about smart electioneering, but doing what’s right for the province.

“We are trying to address all the issues that are out there, and as we’ve said it’s going to take a lot of money eliminate the infrastructure deficit that we inherited, but we’re certainly working towards doing that.

“I hope that with this budget people will grant us another government, but that will be determined by the people this fall,” he concluded.

Safely on the way . . . Tessa Bell snugs her five month old, Haydyn Watson, last Thursday at a car seat clinic held by the Biggar Family Centre. Public Health Nurse,

Janelle Dobson, right, was on hand to make sure parents had the proper fitting and the right seat for their cherished wee one. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Local student earns prestigious scholarship

by Kevin Brautigam of The Independent

Doors have opened for one Biggar Central School student as she was one of 15 selected for a national scholarship.

Julianna Tan is still basking in the glow of having her post-secondary future assured with the awarding of the W. Garfield Weston Loran Award Scholarship worth a staggering $75,000.

“It’s still overwhelming.

I don’t think it’s really set in for any of us,” Julianna struggles for words that inadequately describe her sentiment and the glowing pride of her family. “It doesn’t feel like it’s real!

“This changes things -- big time!”

That $75,000 opens more options for Julianna, the prestigious Dalhousie University being one of them. Without the s c h o l a r s h i p, s h e wa s planning on postsecondary schooling locally. At Nova Scotia’s Dalhousie, Julianna will be going into Medicine, undergrading in Kinesiology.

The scholarship process has been a series of ever increasing plateaus.

Julianna learned she was a regional selectee shortly before Christmas and a scholarship worth a respectable $3,200.

Selected to move on nationally, Julianna flew to Toronto in February for interviews.

“Sunday we headed home and they were actually making calls on that day,” Julianna explained. “She left a message saying ‘I’ll call you tomorrow,’ and I was ‘Oh, no!’ I got the call during class on

my cell phone, and she was saying ‘I hope you understand there were lots of people there and everyone had so much potential and we can only pick a few.’ I was ready for her to say ‘No’, but she said ‘You are one of the few.’ I didn’t know what to say!”

A pleasant disbelief set in.

“Everything kind of froze. I stood there for the longest time!”

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Loran Award Scholarship, administered by the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation, is designed to recognize outstanding collegebound students who show a strong commitment to their fields of study and are interested in making positive contributions to their communities. “ S h e ’s o n e aw e s o m e s t u d e n t ,” e x p l a i n e d Natalie Chupik of Biggar Central School. “She’s …see Scholarship, cont. pg 3

A slightly embarrassed Julianna Tan, right, looks on as BCS teacher, Natalie Chupik, explains just some of the accomplishments of the Grade 12 student. Julianna is the recent recipient of the W. Garfield Weston Loran Award Scholarship worth $75,000.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

The Saskatchewan Advantage:

lower taxes, improved services, less debt Finance Minister Ken Krawetz last week tabled a balanced budget that improves government services, reduces the provincial debt and lowers taxes for individuals, families, homeowners, farmers and businesses.

Krawetz said the province’s growing economy has created “The Saskatchewan Advantage” and means Saskatchewan’s budget will be unlike most others tabled across Canada this year.

“While other provinces are recording deficits, we will post a surplus,” Krawetz said. “While others will

struggle to maintain programs, we will improve our public services. While others will see their debt loads increase, we will reduce our debt. This budget will continue to strengthen our economy and make life more affordable by reducing taxes.”

The 2011-12 Budget cuts taxes by almost $200 million, reduces debt by $325 million and improves public services, while still posting a surplus of $115 million and leaving just over $710 million in the government’s “rainy day account” -- the

Growth and Financial Security Fund.

Revenue for 2011-12 is forecasted to be $10.79 billion, up 8.5 per cent from last year’s budget while expense is expected to be $10.67 billion, up 5.5 per cent from last year.

On a summary basis, that is, when all government operations are included, the budget surplus is expected to be $54.3 million.

As a result of this budget, most Saskatchewan families with dependent children will earn more tax-free income here than if they lived

anyplace else in Canada.

Tax changes include the following: • The basic and spousal exemption amounts are increased by $1,000, and the exemption amount for dependent children rises by $500 for each dependent child. The increase will raise the basic and spousal exemption amounts to $14,535 and the dependent child amount to $5,514 per child for the current year. Together, these measures will save taxpayers $60 million per year; • The small business tax

TOWN OF BIGGAR, SASKATCHEWAN

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Biggar intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 01-632 known as The Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT The proposed bylaw will: 1. Rezone from C2 - Highway Commercial to R1 -- Residential District described below as affected lands.

AFFECTED LAND The affected land to be rezoned in 1. is described as proposed Lot 4 Block 50 as shown on a Plan of Proposed Subdivision prepared by Altus Geomatics dated January 18, 2011 which forms part of this notice. This land is located on the North side of Eighth Avenue East in the 100 block as shown outlined in bold on the map forming part of this notice.

REASON The reason for the amendment is to allow residential development on this land.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Town OfÀce in Biggar, Saskatchewan between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at a cost of $2.00.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on the 7th day of April, A.D., 2011 at 8:00 p.m. in the Town of Biggar Council Chambers to hear any person or group who wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal ofÀce before the hearing.

Issued at Biggar, Saskatchewan this 21st day of March, A.D., 2011.

Barb Barteski, Town Administrator

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rate will be reduced from 4.5 per cent to 2 per cent beginning July 1, 2011 which will save small businesses an estimated $80 million per year; and • Education property taxes will be reduced by a total of $55.6 million in 2011. Savings amount to $31.3 million on farm land, $18.7 million for residential property and $5.6 million for commercial property.

“These income tax changes, together with the previous reductions introduced by our government, mean that a family of four earning $50,000 combined income will save $2,447 in income taxes this year,” Krawetz said. “It also means another 22,000 people coming off the tax rolls. In four years, we have eliminated provincial income tax for 114,000 Saskatchewan people.”

Krawetz said the government will pay down the General Revenue Fund debt by $325 million this year, bringing the debt down to $3.81 billion -- the lowest level since 1987-88.

“That’s a reduction of $3 billion, or 44 per cent, since our government took office,” Krawetz said. “Debt reduction is not just a lofty accounting principle. It means lower interest costs and more money to pay for important government services in Saskatchewan.”

On the spending side, the Budget makes a number of investments, including: • $216.8 million in revenue sharing with municipalities, meeting the commitment to provide them with one full point of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST); • $250 million more for Regional Health Authorities (RHAs) base funding, a 9.7 per cent increase; • $12.6 million or 11.5 per cent more for the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency to allow for a doubling of bone marrow transplants, additional colorectal screening and more cancer treatments; • $5 million for a new emergency helicopter air ambulance service; • $34 million more across

government on a Children and Youth Agenda to improve child welfare, education and health care through a more integrated approach; • $24.6 million to post-secondary institutions through Advanced Education to allow them to hold tuition increases to an average of three per cent; • $556.2 million in the Highways budget, including more than $400 million for capital spending and maintenance work; • $19.9 million for new capital projects in Education, including $13.9 million for school capital, $4 million for school based child care capital and $2 million for Pre-kindergarten capital funding. This is in addition to the $60 million in school capital announced at the Third Quarter of 2010-11; • $1.7 million for two new housing initiatives to create more affordable housing in Saskatchewan. This is on top of $33.9 million announced earlier this month which will go toward renovation of existing government assisted housing and to support the development of new housing, as well as $1.5 million for Habitat for Humanity; • $167.2 million across government for First Nations and Métis programming, an overall increase of $13.1 million; • $320.8 million to fully fund farm income stabilization programs; and • $13.2 million extra for policing services, an 8.5 per cent increase, including $5.2 million to complete the government’s commitment to hire 120 police officers over four years.

“Saskatchewan’s economy is expected to lead the nation this year,” Krawetz said.

“Our government’s goal is to build on that momentum and ensure all Saskatchewan people share in the benefits.

“Lower taxes. A better quality of life. Balanced budget and reduced debt.

That’s the Saskatchewan Advantage.”

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

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RM of Biggar council minute highlights RM of Biggar council minute highlights The regular meeting of the RM of Biggar No. 347 was held February 15 at the municipal office at 9 a.m. Attending were Reeve Louise Singer, Councillors Brian Fick (Division 1), Kent Dubreuil (Division 3), Calvin Poletz (Division 4), Fred Hydomako (Division 5), and Brad Heather (Division 6).

The following are some highlights of the meeting.

Council agreed that the accounts for payment be approved and that a list of the cheques in the amount of $35,395.67 and month end payroll in the amount of $9,141.46 be annexed to and form a part of these minutes.

Council agreed that the Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 apply to the Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing to be designated an eligible assistance area under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP), which provides financial assistance for restoring essential services and property as a result of substantial damages caused by excessive rainfall in July, 2010.

Council agreed that the two appointed

voting delegates to the Annual Convention of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities to be held on March 7-10, be Calvin Poletz and Kent Dubreuil.

Council agreed that council appoint Fred Hydomako as the delegate to the Annual SMHI Meeting to be held on March 8 in Saskatoon.

Council agreed that council approve the development permit from Rod Taylor for a concrete plant at SW 32-35-15W3.

Council agreed that council pay the West Central Government Committee membership fee of $220.50, based on the 2006 census population of 882 at $0.25/person.

Council agreed that council set the next meeting date for Tuesday, March 15, 2011 as the normal meeting date conflicts with the 2011 SARM Convention in Saskatoon.

Council agreed that council appoint Brad Heather and Kent Dubreuil, as an alternate, to the Highway 51 rebuilding committee.

As well, administration will be volunteered by Adrienne Urban.

• Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

Dead funny . . . New Creation Community Players Terry Epp tucks his dead uncle’s hand in, played by Kyle McCarty as Kathy Epp looks on during a rehearsal.

The NCCP musical ran this past weekend, and was a

hilarious tale of a dead man wheeled about for one final taste of fun and life in Monte Carlo. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Arelee craft artist recognized Arelee craft artist, Karen Pashovitz from Prairie Fire Alpacas successfully passing the jury process conducted by the Saskatchewan Craft Council (SCC) recently.

As a result, she has received the coveted “Juried Marketing Member” status.

Pashovitz raises alpacas, and harvests the wool for alpaca shawls, socks, toques, barrettes, mitt and scarves which are made in collaboration with a number of local knitters. The alpaca wool is also used to make felted wall hangings.

“Craft artists, who are

juried, have samples of their work evaluated by experienced professional craft artists working in the same media,” said Chris Jones, member services coordinator for the SCC. “There are detailed and written criteria that the work is judged against -- ranging from aesthetic appeal to the quality of the workmanship.”

It was a tough exam, and Pashovitz passed with flying colours, said Jones.

“What we are looking in our jury process is hand made products that do more than keep you

to excellence -- that she wants control over the entire process to ensure that nothing but the best goes into her work.”

The SCC is a Cultural Industries Service Organization with the mandate of promoting excellence in craft. With over 400 members, it operates four major craft markets in Saskatchewan as well the Traditions Handcraft Gallery in Regina and the Affinity Gallery in Saskatoon.

The SCC also organizes touring exhibitions and other educational opportunities.

warm,” said Jones. “This knitted work transcends simple functional clothing accessories and becomes wearable art.

The coarse fibres are used for beautiful felted rugs or wall hangings or can be cut out for insoles -- making sure that every thing except the “hummm” and the spit is used.

“What is especially interesting about Karen’s work is that she raises the alpacas herself. It’s relatively rare these days for an artist to be raising her own raw material rather than buying it. It speaks to her commitment

…Student Scholarship, cont. from front page

Piano Man . . . Alric Massie is almost lost amidst the baby grand during the Biggar Music Festival’s Performers Concert at the Majestic Theatre, March 18.

A list of the Music Festival winners starts on Page 12.

the one that you want everybody like in your class. She’s very dedicated, very hard working.”

Julianna is Student Representative Council president, involved in sports -- all aspects of student life at BCS. “She’s not afraid about doing something different to show her school spirit in many ways, like today,” Natalie gestures at the slightly embarrassing, really quite comical getup Julianna is sporting, all part of a school Telemiracle fund raising effort. “If anything, she

goes out there and gives her all and gets the kids excited.”

Ju l i a n n a a d d s t h a t she’s received as much as she’s given.

“A lot of it goes to the school. It opened it all up to me -- being on SRC, having an opportunity to be in sports. All the situations that were open to put me in this position. The school is a big part.

“I’m definitely going to miss it because it is a part of you, you grow up and it makes you who you are, but I am really excited to move on and start a new chapter.”

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Opinions Be thankful we live in a democracy By the time this column appears in print, Canadians, will in all likelihood, be headed toward a federal election.

Now the moaning and groaning will begin. We don’t want an election. We have better things to do with our time. We don’t want politicians bothering us. And so on, and so on.

It’s true we have had to endure a federal election call approximately every two years for the last while. But, the fact is as long as Canadians choose to elect minority governments we will be going to the polls every two years. Minority governments do not last any longer than that.

Before we start rolling our eyes and complaining about the money, the endless diatribes from those who are willing enough to let their name stand on the ballot, we need to stop and think about a few things.

Would you rather live in Libya -- a country that has been ruled by a dictator for years? As have many countries in the Middle East. Keep in mind these people are not allowed to vote. They have no local representatives in the national government. They have no ear accessible to have their issues heard. They have no rights and freedoms.

They live in fear daily and, as we have witnessed from various news reports, they are killed by their very own countrymen and leaders.

Canadians have choices. They have the freedom to listen to the political parties and then they have the freedom to choose which one they would like to govern them. They have the freedom to attend public meetings and meet the candidates. They have the freedom to talk amongst their friends about their thoughts. They have the freedom to register as a voter and on voting day they pick up their ballot and choose for themselves (with no pressure or repercussions). There is no intimidation at the ballot box. No one is standing at the doorway with a gun telling you which way to vote.

This is democracy. Democracy, which Canadians, think is their right (and it is). So, before we just shrug our shoulders and bemoan the fact we are allowed to vote, we should celebrate the fact we are allowed to vote.

It is a freedom and privilege. Let’s make use of it. Listen to the candidates. Then choose. Make sure you vote. That’s the most important thing.

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A deterrence comeback for counterterrorism

by Alex Wilner, Fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute Two weeks ago, Canadians finally closed the book on the Toronto 18. Shareef Abdelhaleem, the last member of the homegrown cell to be sentenced, was given the stiffest possible punishment: life imprisonment.

Of the 14 Canadians recently convicted of terrorism offenses, four were sentenced to life and another four to prison terms of 10 years or more. With our courts sending a clear message that anyone thinking about facilitating terrorism in this country should expect to pay a heavy price, Canadians are joining other countries in rejecting the toofashionable idea that deterrence doesn’t work against terrorists.

It was only last month, for example, that the U.S. military unveiled a new strategy, the first such review in seven years, in which the Pentagon began to take deterrence seriously again.

Can’t talk to a fanatic Once the cornerstone of American foreign policy, deterrence theory fell on hard times after 9/11 seemed to substantiate claims that terrorists were undeterrable. You couldn’t have a ra-

tional dialogue, it was reasoned, with a suicidal fanatic. Only five years ago, U.S. President George W. Bush concluded that “unlike the Soviet Union, the terrorist enemies we face today . . . cannot be deterred.”

The new U.S strategy says deterring terrorism is both possible and necessary, and calls for a “whole-of-nation deterrence approach” that uses military, economic, and diplomatic tools.

The return of deterrence as a strategic option is welcome and provides Canada with lessons for its own counterterrorism strategy. Applying them, however, will require fresh thinking, a novel framework, and innovations in three areas: deterrence by punishment, by denial, and by de-legitimization.

The essence of deterrence is simple: persuade an adversary that the costs of taking an action outweigh its anticipated benefits. During the Cold War, for example, the threat of nuclear punishment – that is, retaliation – restrained state behaviour.

But deterring terrorism will require a different approach, one not reliant on retaliation, because terrorists typically lack

a “return address” against which we might carry out such threats.

Al Qaeda’s very statelessness, for instance, protects it from punishment.

One approach is to threaten state sponsors of terrorism to compel them to rein in their terrorist protégés. We’ve tried this before with some limited success.

And when terrorists acquire state-like attributes – as in the cases of Hezbollah and Hamas – we might be able to threaten them directly. Otherwise, when states don’t control the territory upon which terrorists operate – as is the case with al-shabaab in Somalia – or when terrorists are truly transnational, threatening states will offer little deterrent benefit.

In such cases, threats of retaliation might be levied against individual terrorist leaders instead.

Most leaders, however willing they are to send others to their deaths, are quite keen to survive personally. The threat of capture or elimination can diminish their desire to participate in and organize political violence, thus indirectly but effectively deterring even those members of the group who seek martyrdom.

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And, in the case of homegrown terrorism, stiff sentences like those handed down in Canada may well deter future would-be organizers of atrocities by clearly demonstrating both the risk and costs of getting caught.

Denial of opportunity primary weapon Effective deterrence of terrorism also requires the use of a second strategy: denial of opportunities. Like everyone else, terrorists do measure the costs and benefits of any given course of action and, while they may regard their own death as a trivial cost or even a benefit conferring admission to paradise, diminishing the probability of an operation’s success without changing the costs makes it less attractive.

To put it bluntly, a terrorist who thinks he is likely to miss his target is less likely to blow himself up.

In deterring terrorism, denial should be our primary weapon.

By denying terrorists access to targets, introducing uncertainty into terrorism planning, and mitigating the consequences of attacks, we reduce the attractiveness of expending time, money and recruits in any given

terrorist operation.

De-legitimization offers a third way to deter terrorism. It is easy to focus too much on material factors and overlook psychological and social ones. But community approval is a major motive for terrorists. Therefore, effectively challenging the ideologies used to promote violence raises the costs of participating in terrorism. Al Qaeda’s use of suicide bombers, for example, is legitimized by relying on religious decrees that justify the taking of one’s own life. But suicide is a blasphemous act, rejected by a vast majority of Muslims. Strengthening opinions that contradict al Qaeda’s justification for suicide terrorism might deter some individuals from taking part.

Deterrence theory has a lot to offer global counterterrorism efforts, including right here in Canada. Approached the right way, terrorism can and should be deterred.

Alex Wilner, a Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and the ETH Zurich, won the Amos Perlmutter Prize for his article on deterring terrorism, recently published in the Journal of Strategic Studies.

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A Sure Sign

by Evaleen Stein When you see upon the walk circles newly made of chalk, And around them all the day little boys in eager play rolling marbles, agates fine, sanded, polished, red as wine, marbles crystal as the dew, Each with rainbows twisted through, marbles gay in painted clay, Flashing, twinkling in your way, Then the walk has blossomed so, surely every one must know one need wonder who has heard robin, wren, or Peterbird; sure the sign as song or wing, It is spring!

It looks like spring is finally here. Hopefully.

Because if you live on the Prairies the only time you can say that is on a warm July day when you are sitting by the lake trying to cool off. It has been known to snow on July 1.

Putting that thought aside, it does look like

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spring has arrived (March 17). Temps are warmers and snow is melting. Of the four seasons, spring is the most anticipated.

It brings with it a season filled with hope, promises, new beginnings. Sure, we mark the passing of the other seasons but none is welcomed with such enthusiasm or open arms as spring.

The vernal equinox occurs around March 20 and there are all kinds of scientific explanations surrounding the Earth’s axis the only thing anyone cares about is the snow is melting and temperatures are rising.

And the potholes come out.

There are other harbingers of springtime – rubber boots come out of the closet, skipping ropes appear, bikers and walkers are out and about, winter coats are put away, plants start blooming, golfers dig out their clubs – everyone’s step is a bit springier and moods improve dramatically.

As school children you could always tell when spring arrived. We would take our skipping ropes to school, our baseball gloves and our

bag of marbles. Oh yes, our textbooks too. Does anyone play marbles anymore? There were crocks, and steelies, clear ones and coloured ones. If memory serves me right you could trade five small marbles for a crock. And, the skipping games, double dutch and lots more I can’t seem to remember.

Baseball gloves were part of the wardrobe.

Prairie kids never went anywhere without one.

You learned the game at school during recess and noon hours. I remember going to 4-H meetings and the highlight was playing a game of scrub, 500 or whatever after the meeting.

Spring is a season of hope but it is much more than that. It’s a time to break out of the house after winter.

It does improve one’s mood. It’s a time to look to the future. To plan the rest of the year.

Perhaps it is somewhat due to our agricultural background – when farmers plan the crops for the year. In lots of ways it is part of our culture.

Spring is renewal and freshness and uplifting.

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I’m sure glad that’s over

by Bob Mason Most of us are glad when any unpleasant job is done with. Maybe this is a kind of natural thing, because we all have to take the bad with the good. Anyway, just the tension of doing something is what keeps us from going crazy.

The way Y.T. sees it, part of this problem (if we can call it a problem) is that many of these things we feel we have to do are unpleasant, compared to the nicer ones that we all wait for.

Actually, the feeling of satisfaction that follows having completed any job, should be enough.

Heck, even when we were kids (some time ago), getting away from the school routine during summer holidays, almost seemed like Heaven to us (and we liked school). But boy, were we ever glad to get out. No more room-confined classes til fall. Time to go boating or swimming at the pasture slough or go wandering along the river hills. Time to be with our older folks as they applied themselves to the farm life that was so interesting to young uns. Time to live our own young lives.

We didn’t have any worries then, and maybe it was by far, the best part of our lives, but were we ever glad to get back to school again.

In his youth, Y.T. suffered (if suffered is the right word) from a form of epilepsy that threatened to ball up the rest of his life, then suddenly it disappeared.

I’m still thankful that that time was over.

Young Y.T. could mix with people again without

the (ahem) derogation (some word) of being called kind of odd.

Most Canadians don’t have much use for a discriminating outlook anymore, but try lying on the floor a few times foaming at the mouth and you’ll find out what people think.

“Was it ever something to go out We did have a and slouch around the yard a bit few years there instead of standing to attention though, when all the time.” things were kind of good. Honestly I but I’m still not so sure don’t think that as young we celebrated that The fellows, we really knew Depression was, because what success was. But we Canada declared war on did have a fine home and a Germany in 1939.

War or not, we held back loving family.

About 1929, The Great a little, Y.T. rode his old Depression came along but saddlehorse up across the we hardly realized that we river to see our old home,and were in one, because our on the return trip got caught folks shielded us from its in a terrible rain storm. We ravages by absorbing most slept outside under some trees and followed grassy of its abuse themselves.

As we grew older we road allowances to dodge formed the opinion that “working around the farm” was just part of life. But when we realized how much it had affected our folks and our neighbours, we were sure glad when it was over.

Now to do something.

Like many another family, ours lost a lot during those bad years. Our Dad, who had homesteaded in Great Bend in the early years, threw in the towel, packed up his family and moved away, and although we had a couple more not-so-nice years, juices improved and good crops came again.

Our boyhood was over,

the mud, got soaked clear through and lost most of the skin on the inside of my legs, but was I ever glad as we rode up the home land and that trip was over with.

I’d like to write “sorry about that” and keep on scrawling my usual misinformed stuff, but things don’t always turn out the way we want them to.

We worked around home for a couple of years, often hauling in good crops, and having some good sociable times. But eventually, we found ourselves in the Canadian Armed Forces, marching up and down parade squares, doing left and right turns and all that confusing stuff in preparation to meet our socalled terrible enemy.

I suppose maybe a selfappointed patriot shouldn’t feel this way, but after doing the high class bidding of superior ranking types for a few years, were we ever happy when they called W.W.II off (on my birthday) in 1945, and we went home to go our own way and do our own thing.

Was it ever something to go out and slouch around

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011 the yard a bit instead of woodpile that had to be standing to attention all split, right up to those big farm fields that we thought the time.

I forget exactly what year we would never finish it was that a cow kicked me sowing, there have been and broke my left leg. The challenges to do something, doctor, before leaving on a but we were always glad holiday, advised me to go to when they were over.

In our lifetime, most of bed for three weeks while the bones set, and that’s us travel miles and miles just what I did. I lay on my across country to see or back in bed for three weeks. do something, and we are Boy was Y.T. ever glad when always a little pleased when we finally get there. that time was over.

Droughts, storms and all Later, just about the time that Y.T. was getting settled sorts of things come and as a farmer-friendly man, a go. It seems we spend our polio bug came along, tossed whole lives waiting for a monkey wrench into the things to be over, and now gears of all the plans. We we’re 91.

See from this battered had made and threw me for a 10-yard loss. And for caravansaries whose portals are alternate a few years after that Y.T. night and day sure wasn’t very active.

How Sultan after Sultan It took some time there to get my strength back and with his pomp Has bided his destined get going again. My family stuck with me even though time -- and went his way.

Strange is it not, of all the the doctors said I’d never work again (ha! I’ve been myriad who Before us have pass the working ever since) but was Y.T. ever glad when those gates of darkness There is not one who years were past.

Boy, did Yours Truly feel returns to tell us of the good good. For far too long, we which, to discover we must were going to take a short travel too.

Omar Khayyam cut through a life that almost seemed complete.

From our boyhood times when we dreaded the big

Not quite out . . . The annual Biggar Glassic went off without a hitch last Friday and Saturday as local hockey players strapped ‘em on for a bit of fun and to raise much needed cash for the Jubilee Stadium.

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Outta this world! . . . The BCS 2000 Grade 6 class is “Out Of This World!” There has been a lot of traffic outside of the Grade 6 classroom, with visitors coming to see the fantastic Solar System projects that are on display! Thank you to the parents that helped out with them. They will be on display during Author’s Showcase in a few weeks, and a few of them will be making a guest appearance at the Day Care!

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Rose Bowl winners . . . Liam Hammond and Katja Meszaros were this year’s Biggar Music Festival Rose Bowl winners. Liam won the Rose Bowl and Meszaros Chiropractic Clinic Award for instrumental while Katja was the Rose Bowl’s Prairie Malt and the Lionel A Jones scholarship winner for vocal and piano.

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Mat was going strong as he scarfed down number 16, but Daniel took the win with 17! Next, the senior boys were lining up to get pies thrown in their faces! Even Mr. Schmeiser was thrilled to join in on the fun. Mr. Wright was up there to give his boys moral support, but the entire gym was taken by surprise when Jeremy came outta no where and shoved a pie in his coach’s face!

Priceless! haha! Last but not least Jeremy and Dylan Brandt went Jershey Shore with nice orange tans and the Senior Girls basketball team modelled their fashion sense after being provided with make-up and clothing by the Senior Boys!

Thanks again everyone for participating and supporting Telemiracle!

In other school news t h i s w e e k , Pa r e n t / Teacher Interviews were held Tuesday night and Wednesday morning so students enjoyed a nice day off to shorten up our week! For sports I’d like to start by congratulating both senior basketball teams on a great season of playing! The girls traveled all the way to Shaunavon for Regionals last Friday and played their hearts out to finish and win third place over all! Great job girls and way to finish off your season! The boys traveled to Caronport for their Regional the same weekend and played hard as well to come out in forth! Way to go Boys! The school and coaches couldn’t be more happy with our teams!

Badminton practices have continued this week and they are traveling to Wilkie on Friday so we wish you the best of luck!

That’s all for this week;

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To move on to this week, we started off Monday with Term Awards! Made my Monday pretty enjoyable! After honouring all of our Term winners the Telemiracle events began. Mr. Larson bit the bullet and went first.

Mrs. J shaved off his eyebrows, so he might be getting a few weird looks when he is downtown for the next little while! Then the hot pepper eating contest began with our faithful contestants Mr. Jackson, Matt Rogers, Daniel Markewich and Arlen Muc. The first

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Agriculture India and China are growing markets

by Kevin Hursh Rarely has there been so much optimism about the future of primary agriculture. But there are those who still wave a caution flag and it’s important to consider their point of view.

At the present time, whether you’re a grain or livestock producer, there’s money to be made.

It’s one of those rare times when every sector of agriculture is receiving profitable prices from the marketplace.

This fits well with the theory of an increasing worldwide population and the growing demand for food. It’s comforting to believe that as farmers we can just continue to do what we’re doing and watch the returns roll in.

But is this view naïve?

China and India figure prominently into the discussion.

Although China has received a lot of attention over many years, India has become a huge market for Saskatchewan, particularly for our pulse crops -- peas and lentils.

That’s the reason for the just-concluded Saskatchewan trade mission to India. One of the people involved in that trip was Saskatoon agriculture consultant Al Scholz. Scholz worked extensively in India back in the early 90s. He says the economic progress since that time has been dramatic.

The economy of China is roughly four times larger than India’s. And India is a poorer country.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita is a little over $1,000 in India, as compared to about $3,700 in China.

But many a n a l y s t s are betting on India to surpass China in the years ahead and they give two main reasons -demographics and the political system.

China’s one-child policy curbed population growth, but it’s going to mean a high dependency ratio. In other words, in 10 to 20 years time, there will be a high proportion of retired citizens being supported by a relatively small number of workingage people.

India won’t have that problem. They have lots of people in the younger age categories.

We may decry the lack of human rights in China, but strong government control has them on a path of incredible economic growth. By comparison, India is a democracy, so there are limits to what government can dictate.

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The growth of these emerging economic titans is one of the key reasons for believing in a bright future for a g r i c u l t u r e.

They have an increasing appetite for pulse crops, canola, wheat and even meat products that we can sell them.

W h i l e he recognizes the opportunities, Al Scholz is among those who

believe that commodity agriculture will remain a tough business most years. He describes it as a race to the bottom as exporting nations around the world compete on price to supply similar products.

While everyone recognizes the potential growth in world food demand, there is also a great deal of underutilized productive capacity in the Former Soviet Union and in Africa. Higher commodity prices will encourage production from these regions.

There’s also a great

by Calvin Daniels One general rule-ofthumb over the years in agriculture is that when grain prices are high livestock prices tend to suffer, and of course vice versa.

So the current situation in farming is something of an anomaly.

We have read and heard a lot in recent months about the strong grain and oilseed prices.

Farmers are facing a spring where the decision of what crops to grow are being based on soil moisture conditions and similar considerations rather than on the price of the crop. This spring most crop prices are good, if not excellent, so

the likelihood of good returns if an average crop are harvested are there for just about every cereal, oilseed and pulse crop normally grown.

At the same time beef cattle prices have been moving steadily up in recent months as well.

Feeder cattle prices are strong, bull prices, like those at the recent Regina Bull Sale are up over last year, and even cull cow and bull prices have jumped.

Cull bull prices were recently at the $90 per cwt level, putting a 2,000-pound bull at $1,800, which was what fresh yearling bulls were trading at a year-ago at many sales. The potential

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Farm managers that are prepared, and adapt to consumer demands for life cycle traceability, should be rewarded in the marketplace.

Despite the allure of growing markets in India and China, it’s prudent to continue exploring ways to differentiate our products.

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deal of food that goes to waste. Up to 50 per cent of all food production in India is lost to spoilage, insects and rodents. That will never be entirely eliminated, but it can be reduced.

To escape the commodity business, Scholz says we need to pay more attention to what consumers are demanding. He points to companies like WalMart and Safeway who have developed a “Sustainability Index” to give consumers some information about each product’s life cycle.

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to sell an old bull which has benefited the farm for several seasons and get near what his replacement will cost speaks to the current market.

Even pork prices are strengthening.

The sector which has been the weak sister of the farm scene for several years is rallying in the face of declining U.S. herds, and increased Chinese pork imports.

The livestock side of the equation is of course facing some additional input pressures from higher cost feedstuffs, but there is still reason for optimism which has not been present for several years.

The question is why all the arrows seem to be shooting upwards in terms of farm commodities at present.

It would be nice to think it’s a case where the world is recognizing the value of food, and willing to pay dollars which come closer to covering the farmer’s true cost-ofproduction.

However, that is not likely the reality of the

situation.

Commodities tend to trend with other commodities, meaning simply when the overall market strengthens, all commodities follow. In terms of commodities oil prices are a leader, and we have seen where oil prices are going since it is translating into significantly higher pump prices.

Commodities in general are moving higher in reaction to the current political instability of the Middle East which could interrupt oil flow.

Situations such as the reactor threat in Japan also feed the higher commodity price trending.

There is also the continuing demand increase from the emerging economies, and massive populations of China and India.

In the short term there is little to suggest the reasons for better farm prices today will stay in play at least well into 2012, which is the best news for almost all farmers in a very long time.

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Whole lot of smoke . . . RCMP and Biggar Fire Department responded to a fire March 19 at Biggar Main Street Garage Sale. A lot of smoke, the incident seen no flames and, fortunately, no injuries. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

New Horizons Activities

by Karen Itterman Kaiser scores for the evening of Wednesday, March 16 were Rita McKinnon 219; Pat Turner 198; Gord Besse 184 and Ray Silbernagle 179.

New Horizons bowling results for Wednesday, March 16 were Bill Roach MHS 226 and MHT 595; LHS Barb Archibald 193 and LHT Donna Eckart 448.

On Wednesday, March 16 the monthly Jam Session was held with 75 people in attendance. Jim Hoult greeted the guests at the door and Gord Besse was the MC. Lunch was provided by Hazel Watson, Lois Taylor and Pat Turner. Entertainment was provided by Don and Marlene Sinclair, Doug Richards, Marj and Ray Mackie, Lydia Kolberg, Country Pride, Julie Prentice, Sandy McIntyre and Dennis Cratty.

Other entertainers were Gord Laycock and Hillbert Kerbs. This event is enjoyed by everyone who attends. Next Jam Session will be on April 20. Anyone interested

in playing at the Jam Session contact the New Horizons office at 9485115.

Shuffleboard was held on Thursday, March 17 with 12 in attendance.

Marj Mackie was the host and also provided the lunch. First place went to Aileen Smith and Mildred Henne. Second place was tied between Pat Turner, Margaret Molberg, Phyllis Martin and Rita McKinnon.

Friday, March 18 was a kaiser card party with 16 in attendance. Host was Reg Turner with Ruth Arnold providing the lunch. Marie Roesch came in first place with a score of 254, followed by Ken Pearce with a score of 238, and third place to Phyllis Martin with a score of 219.

New Horizons continues to plan for the Century Club Celebration to be held on Friday, May 20.

Watch the paper for further updates.

Monday afternoon kaiser club on March 20 had five tables playing.

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dred Henne with a score of 272, second place to Marie Roesch with her score of 249, third place to Gord Besse with a score of 227, and fourth place to Ken Pearce with a score of 218. Highest scoring game went to Doug Potter and Ken Pearce with a score of 69.

Carpet bowling was held on Tuesday, March 22 with the team of Emily Liska and her teammates June Hoppe, Aileen Smith, John Nyquist and Marie Roesch placing first. Pat Turner’s team of Ed Smith, Barb Swyryda, Florence Johnson and Florence Hammond came in second place.

Enjoy the March weather ... Spring is on the way.

by Geoff Cooke Our Spring Bowling Tournament was held at the Alley Katz bowl on Saturday, March 19.

Bowlers from Biggar, Perdue and Rosetown took part. President Bill Roach welcomed everyone and the resulting action took place.

First shift: 1st, Jack Eckart, Pete Peterson, Donna Eckart and Esther Singer (+522); 2nd, Geoff Cooke, Marlene Flasch, Bernice Sutherland and Pat Armstrong (+495); 3rd, Dianna Meger, John

Hammond, Judy Hammond and Barb Archibald (+259).

MHS, Geoff Cooke, 321; MHT, Geoff Cooke 771; LHS, Judy Hammond, 292; LHT, Judy Hammond, 626. Half-n-half draw, Edna Foster.

Second shift: 1st, Geoff Cooke, Bill Roach, Blanche Borchardt, and Jack Eckart, (+434); 2nd, Glen Shockey, Mona Davidson, Pat Armstrong and Donna Eckart (+298); 3rd, Kay Roach, Beth Young, Esther Singer and Pat Phillips (+225).

MHS, Bill Roach, 292; MHT, Bill Roach, 684; LHS, Donna Eckart and Lee Silvernagle, 275; LHT, Pat Armstrong, 751.

Half-n-half draw, Esther Singer.

Each shift ended with door prizes, which were generously donated by members of the Biggar business community.

Food was provided by Biggar Club members.

Thanks to Mike and Karen for helping to organize a successful event, and Margaret for working at the food bar.

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MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011 More snow, more cold . . . this is getting very depressing.

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The Greeks first used the herb to treat mild depression and also to help heal burns and wounds.

Nowadays, it is used in Germany to treat mild depression in children and adolescents.

An infusion can be made with the leaves and flowers in olive oil, great for mild burns and scratches, but, it is photosensitive, meaning, one could get a rash if exposed to sunlight.

Those lovely branches of red berries that come in bouquets from the florists are also hypercium.

Because of its ability to spread underground by rhizome and seed, and it can poison cattle and sheep, it is known as a noxious weed in 20 countries in the world. Isn’t it peculiar that there are so many plants that are exceptionally helpful to us, and yet if left alone can become noxious weeds?

Dandelions come to mind.

Tansy and chamomile are a couple of other plants.

Tansy can be seen in many ditches in the area.

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“Like a deer in the headlights, We stood frozen in our tracks, The weight of you not here nearly broke our backs, The tears they fell like a Monsoon, Underneath the cold spring moon, Somehow God put His hands on your shoulders, Way too, Way too soon.

Now when it Rains, it pours.”

Till we see you again… Dad, Mom and DeeDee and family

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011 . . . planting, contd from page 12 beetles. Some legends has it being a cure for sore joints or to avoid malaria. It grows up from underground roots and once it gets established, its hard to get out. Cattle will get ill if they eat too much of it. It is considered a noxious weed in British Columbia, but so far it is not in Saskatchewan.

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is one of the most popular herbs in use today. Go to any grocery store and there

will be chamomile tea available. It is combined with many other plants to soothe and relax the taker. Remember Peter the Rabbit, whose mother feed him chamomile tea after being chased by the gardener, Mr. MacGregor.

Chamomile will soothe many an upset stomach and can flush out a troublesome tummy bug.

In the garden it is used to help sickly plants to grow. Each little flower has thousands of seeds and this plant can pop up everywhere! In Alberta

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Just to confuse everyone, there is Russian chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) also used for calming and stomach upsets. This plant has the same little daisy flowers and is the national flower of Russia. Unlike the German variety that is more popular around here, it grows along the ground and will form a thick aromatic mat. Very popular in England, it is

used to create lawns and walks.

Like dandelions, these herbs are very beneficial, but not used for their purpose, they can really run amuck and become a serious nuisance. Pretty in the garden, but one has to really keep an eye on them.

One day, the snow will go and we can get out to the garden, maybe in the meantime, drink some chamomile tea and pop a St. John’s Wort pill!

Chamomile is probably one of the most commonly used herbs for upset tummies or for a relaxing tea.

Thousands of seeds are in each flower and not kept in check, this sweet little daisy can become a real nusiance.

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sic Festival Trophy and T and K Meszaros $50 Scholarship -- Best Woodwind; Liam Hammond.

Carl and Trish Nicholls $50 Scholarship -- excel-

Biggar Minor Ball Registration WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 7:30 p.m.

Biggar Community Hall Volunteers Needed Phone Shannon 948-9301

lence in performance (not to be split); Tim Kuralak.

Silhouette Ladies Wear $50 Scholarship to a band member displaying a positive attitude, dedication and enthusiasm for performance. (The recipient of this scholarship will be chosen by the BCS 2000 Band Director); Liam Mair.

Festival Association Band Plaque and Biggar and District Credit Union $100 Scholarship -- Band displaying most musicianship and enthusiasm in performance; BCS 2000 Grade 8 Band.

Grondin Funeral Services $25 Scholarship;

TarBoyz & TownGirlz 521 Main Street, Biggar

Everything on Sale & Must Go starting Tuesday, March 29 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday

Katja Meszaros Ashley Heather.

Festival Association Silver Medal for honourable mention; Julianna Tan. Biggar and District Arts Council Stars for Saskatchewan Series tickets for honourable mention; Kelsey Hammond and Hailey McCallum.

Vocal: BPOE #424 Trophy and $50 Royal Purple scholarship -- Excellence in vocal; Graham Lehnert.

Kayette $100 Scholarship for a vocal ensemble; The New Musettes.

Biggar and District Credit Union $100 Scholarship for vocal ensemble; The New Musettes.

Dyck’s Pharmasave Trophy and $100 Royal Canadian Legion Scholarship -- most promising in vocal; Kathryn Aldridge.

Winnie Logan Memorial Plaque and $50 Scholarship -- selected test piece class, 14 years and over; Kelsey Hammond. deHaan Trophy and $50 Scholarship -- most promising vocalist, 12 years and under; Kath-

leen Kuru- arship; Destiny Hamlak. mond.

Biggar SMFA $25 Centennial and District Award for Saskatchewan Ministerial Music; Graham Lehnert.

Association Festival Association $50 Scholar- Silver Medals for honship -- best ourable mention; Connor sacred mu- Sunderland. sic 12 years Biggar and District and under; Arts Council Stars for A m a n d a Saskatchewan Series for Carruthers. honourable mention; TayB i g g a r lor McCarty and Kyle and District McCarty.

Ministerial Vocal students receivAssociation ing recommendation to $50 Schol- attend Provincial Compea r s h i p - - tition; Chelsea Mahen. best sacred Junior Piano: music 13 Carl and Trish Nichyears and over; Katja olls $50 Scholarship -- 9 Meszaros. years and under (not to Spirit of Broadway be split); Kayla Keith.

Plaque and $50 ScholarWestwinds Motor Hoship (Dale and Sherry tel Keeper Plaques and Martin) -- solo or duet C.W.L. $50 Scholarship best reflecting enjoyment -- best junior duet; Emily in performing and on Goring and Jillian Hammerit of staging and cos- mond. tume but not necessarLouise Souillet-Hawkily first in class. Note: if ins Book and CD Award awarded to a duet, the -- excellence in Bach/ Martin Scholarship will Baroque Music, 10 years be $50 to each student; and under; Emily GorDestiny Hammel and ing.

Jessica Carruthers.

Anonymous donation of a $50 Scholarship -- most promising student accompanist in vocal section. Open to any student accompanist studying voice or piano on a full time basis; Jessica Carruthers.

St. Gabriel’s Home and School $50 Scholarship -- best school group; St. Gabriel School Grade 1.

New Creation Community Players $50 Scholarship -- Musical Theatre; Brittany McRann.

Trish and Liam Hammond Carl Nicholls $50 Scholarship -- Individual Verse; S t a c e y Fa m i l y $ 2 5 Graham Lehnert.

Scholarship -- Canadian R o n H a w k i n s $ 7 5 Music; Kayla Keith.

Scholarship -- a promisSMFA $25 Centennial ing male vocalist; Griffin Award for Saskatchewan Lehnert.

Music; Justin Sittler.

St. Andrew’s Presbyte- Awards . . . contd on rian Church $50 Schol- page 13

Fortnightly

by Alice Ellis Fortnightly Club held its last regular meeting of the season on March 21 at the museum.

Ina began the meeting with a short reading on Friendship. Plans were finalized for the spring luncheon to be held on May 9.

The 2011-2012 slate of

officers was elected, followed by the drawing of partners for the seasons’ programs.

Billie and Marlene presented a light-hearted afternoon of games, after which a lovely lunch was served by the hostesses, Blanche and Tillie.

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011 . . . Awards, contd from page 12 Independent Printers $25 Scholarship; Alric Massie.

Festival Association Silver Medals for honourable mention; Ashley Keith, Katie Kurulak.

Biggar and District Arts Council Stars for Saskatchewan Series tickets for honourable mention; Bronwyn Massie.

Intermediate Piano: Anderson Accounting

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 13

$25 Scholarship; Alexis Epp. Chris Paul Membership $50 Scholarship (preferably to 16 years and older but may be awarded to 13 years and older); Jessie Gilchrist.

Wallis Memorial $100 Scholarship; Destiny Hammel and Jessica Carruthers.

Linda Belak $50 Scholarship; Regan Sittler.

S t a c e y Fa m i l y $ 2 5 Scholarship -- popular or contemporary music;

Jessie Gilchrist. $50 Charlie deBussac Memorial Scholarship; Jamal Achkar and Jeena Achkar and Knights of Columbus $50 Scholarship; Kelsey Hammond and Liam Hammond.

Helen Poitras Spirit of Festival $75 Scholarship and plaque to a piano student 14 years and older who displays a sincere work ethic and a positive attitude, reflecting enjoyment in performing; Jamal Achkar.

Festival Association

Silver Medals for honourable mention; Katelyn

Landis School Community Council

Annual General Meeting THURSDAY, APRIL 14

at Landis School Library Supper included @ 5:30 p.m.

Meeting and elections @ 6:30 p.m.

ALL are Welcome!

Randy Weekes, M.L.A. for the Biggar Constituency 1-877-948-4880 OfÀce Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 5 p.m.

Phone: 306-948-4880 106 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar Fax: 306-948-4882 e-mail:

Landis Co-operative Association Ltd.

Co-op Annual Meeting Tuesday, March 29th 2011 Landis Community Complex Supper: 6:00 pm

Meeting: to follow

Supper tickets available at the door

randyweekes.mla@accesscomm.ca

Web site: www.randyweekes.ca P. O. Box 1413 Biggar, SK. S0K 0M0

$7.50 / person Equity cheques available after meeting

Your Co-op… Our Community

Katie Kurulak Zagoury, Kevin Guan, Shadi Achkar.

Biggar and District Arts Council Stars for Saskatchewan Series tickets for honourable mention; Geoffrey Massie, Shelayna Elliot.

Intermediate Piano students receiving recommendation to attend Provincial Competition; Katja Meszaros, Kelsey Hammond.

Piano -- Open: A.G. Davidson Award and $75 Dr. M.K. Datta Memorial Scholarship -excellence in piano. deMoissac Jeweller’s Trophy and Molberg $50 Scholarship -- most

promising in piano; Liam Hammond.

Molberg $50 Scholarship for Sight Reading and Quick Study; Kelsey Hammond.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church $50 Scholarship; Jeena Achkar.

SMFA Centennial Award of $25 for Saskatchewan Music; Katja Meszaros.

General Open: Super A Foods $50 Scholarship; Payten and Justin Sittler.

Biggar Accounting

Services (Gary Faye) $50 Scholarship; Katja Meszaros. T and K Meszaros $50 Scholarship; Brock Thompson.

Rose Bowl Winners - For excellence in individual performance: Instrumental: Music Festival Association Rose Bowl and $200 Meszaros Chiropractic Clinic (Keith Meszaros) Award; Liam Hammond.

Vocal: Music Festival Association Rose Bowl and $200 Prairie Malt Ltd. Scholarship; Katja Meszaros.

Piano: Music Festival Association Rose Bowl and $200 Lionel A. Jones Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by Duraline Medical Products; Katja Meszaros.

The New Musettes: Mallory McCarty, Tayler McCarty, Jessica Carruthers, Katja Meszaros, Graham Lehnert.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

Tim Hammond Realty 113 3rd Ave. W. Biggar, SK Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag. Owner - Broker Cari McCarty - Residential Grant Anderson – Farms Dave Molberg – Farms

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MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

COMING EVENTS THURSDAY, APRIL 7: Biggar Central School 2000 School Community Council Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m. at Biggar Central School 2000.

Members will be elected to serve on the SCC for 2011-12 school year. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome!

11c3 THURSDAY, APRIL 7: 1- 3 p.m., Biggar Museum Coffee party, Theme: Downtown History Review. Everyone welcome!

13c2 FRIDAY, APRIL 8: Biggar Arts Council presents… ”Blackthorn”, 7:30 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall.

Celtic fun-night includes adult beverages and snacks. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers.

Adults/seniors… advance $20, at the door, $25; students…advance $12, at the door, $15; 12 and under… $5.

2011/12 Season Tickets will be available.

10c5 SATURDAY, APRIL 9: Perdue Old Time Fiddler’s Contest, Perdue Legion Hall, 7 p.m.

Admission Adult, $10; 12 and under, $5; Preschool free. For more info, call 237-9212 12c3 TUESDAY, APRIL 12: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Biggar Museum Sandwich, Salad and Desserts @ Biggar Business Garage Sale @ MacPherson Hall (old Elks Hall), 1st Ave. East, Biggar.

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MEMORIAMS WEBSTER, Jennie: In memory of a dear wife and mother who passed April 1, 2010 “In our home she is fondly remembered Sweet memories cling to her name; Those who loved her in life sincerely, Still love her in death just the same.”

Lovingly remembered by Matt 13p1

CARD OF THANKS The Glassic Committee would like to send out a big thank you to everyone involved in the Glassic this year. With all of your help, the Glassic was once again a success!

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in April: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be meeting for worship at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church.

Everyone is welcome.

48/10tfn FRIDAYS during LENT: Ecumenical Noon Hour Service and Lunch at St. Paul’s Anglican Church begins at 12:05 noon.

Sponsored by Biggar & District Ministerial. Everyone welcome.

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MONDAY, MARCH 28: Biggar Arts Council presents… “Sing for Spring”, with Humboldt Men’s Chorus 8 p.m.; guest appearance by Prairie Notes. at Biggar Majestic Theatre. Tickets, $10 available at the door 11c3 THURSDAY, MARCH 31: Vegetarian Dinner Club, 6 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons. Pot Luck, $3 per person. Contact Fran Gorbenko @ 306-2374429 (home); or 948-2446 (work) on Wednesday/Thursday.

Everyone Welcome 12c2 MONDAY, APRIL 4: Ideal Weight Loss Workshop with guest speaker, Cindy Jones, 4:30 - 5:30 and 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Angie’s Hair Salon, 219 Main Street, Biggar. Call Anne 948-7274 or Angie 948-3696 to con¿rm your attendance.

Workshops are every ¿rst and third Mondays of each month at the above location. Presented by Annie Things Possible Health, Beauti & Spa. 13c1 TUESDAY, APRIL 5: Biggar Music Festival Association Annual Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Gabriel School Library. Anyone interested in helping, please attend.

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Biggar Minor Hockey thanks the community for your continuous support! Any questions, please call Erin Hawkins 948-5350 (home).

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NOTICE April 27 is the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day. Do something helpful for someone experiencing cancer. Show your support by wearing a daffodil lapel pin during Daffodil Month. www.daffodilsforlife.ca Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history!

Do yours prior to the centennial celebrations!

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

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We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered.

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SPECIALS from $4 to $11/sq.ft.

Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width & length.

Example: 30x40x14 NOW $7995.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800-668-5422.

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WANTED Wanted…used clothes dryer in good condition. Phone 2228216 10c3 Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

Please phone 948-1773 or 9485393. Pickup available.

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LIVESTOCK Charolais Bulls for sale, white and red factor. Semen tested and delivered. For more information call Domes Charolais, 306-9485260, John.

13p3 Polled yearly Charolais bulls, semen tested and delivered. Bull with bred in calving ease, lots of hair and performance. Layne and Paula Evans, Kenaston, 306-252-2246.

12c8 Wanted...yearlings, calves, culls.

Market through Teamauctionsales.com or buy off-farm. Contact Owen, 9482387.

34/09tfn Wilgenbusch Charolais 8th Annual Bull Sale, Monday April 4th, at the farm, Halbrite.

65 Bulls. John Wilgenbusch 306.458.2688 or By Livestock 306.536.4261 www.bylivestock. com

SEED & FEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed d & Grain 1-877-250-5252 Standing forage; 100 acres cattlemens mix standing hay and 600 acres of alfalfa. Phone 306-228-3727 13p6 Wild oat free; oats for sale.

Phone 948-2046 11p3

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LAND FOR SALE/RENT RM of Glenside #377, SW 2439-14-W3, assessment 47,400, 97 cultivated acres all in SMF. Priced at 98,000. Contact Duane Neufeldt @306-948-8055 RE/ MAX Saskatoon MLS. 11c3 Pasture for sale RM 317 Marriott. NE 28-33-14-W3, 160 ac. accepting tenders until March 28, 2011. Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Send tenders to Box 546, Rosetown, SK, S0L 2V0.

More info call Darren @ 8823213 10p3 Land for Tender…NW 1/422-08-18-W3rd, RM Reford.

Accepting tenders until April 8, 2011. Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Send tenders to Iris Dresser, Box 1630, Unity, SK, S0K 4L0 11c4

HOUSES FOR SALE Three bedroom home in Biggar with single attached garage, ¿ve appliances plus water softener included. New furnace and water heater in 2009. For inquiries 306-760-1355 13c3 House for Sale…105 - 3rd Ave. East, unique 2-storey character home in Biggar; four bedroom, 2 bath, 1560 sq ft on two levels.

Priced reduced to $75,000. New home inspection completed.

Contact Duane Neufeldt @ 306948-8055 RE/MAX Saskatoon MLS. 11c3 House for Sale in Perdue…

1260 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3 ¿replaces, ¿nished basement, double detached garage, mature yard. For more info, phone 2374212, Scott (day) or 237-9163 (night).

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MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

HOUSES FOR SALE 402 - 7th Ave. East, Biggar…

Just completed, 1100 sq ft, 3 bdrm bungalow, completely renovated from top to bottom.

Energy ef¿cient insulation package, new windows, maple hardwood Àooring and cabinets on a 62.5 ft lot in a great location, 1-1/2 blocks from school. Too much to list, you must see!

Immediate possession. Call McCarty Construction for viewing or more info…948-5627 or 948-9280.

41tfn For Sale…Character home, new kitchen, hardwood Àoors, gas ¿replace, 3 bdrm, 1-1/2 bath, ¿nished basement, garage/ shop, fenced/landscaped yard.

For more info call 948-5490 41tfn 2010 Modular Home to Move 1520 sq. ft.; 3 bedroom, 2 bath; gourmet kitchen, skylight, vaulted ceilings, Immediate Possession; Middle Lake, SK. Phone 306-367-4925.

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No smoking, No pets, No parties.

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HOUSES FOR RENT Three bedroom, 1-1/2 bath house for rent in Biggar, $500/ month plus utilities, washer and dryer included, 129-2nd Ave. West. Available June 1st. Call 306-220-7509 13p3 Farm home for rent, located between Rosetown and Biggar, 4-1/2 miles off Hwy #4 on good grid road. All appliances, partially furnished., power and water included with rent.

Available immediately. For more information, phone 948-2793 or cell 948-7649 12p3 Three bedroom home (fully modern). Available January 31, 2011. For viewing, contact 9483674 or 948-7022 or 948-9517 2tfn

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Box 1588 • 948-2022 CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Con¿dential, Fast, Affordable. Our A+ BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT \\ TRAVEL & FREEDOM. Call for your FREE INFORMATION BOOKLET. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1 866 972 7366). www.

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Fishing Lake fully serviced lots near Leslie Beach regional Park, 12 miles north of Foam Lake.

Walking distance to gol¿ng, swimming, ¿shing, campground and main lodge. Unbeatable value at $39,900. Phone for details 229-0251 or 220-4687.

Stop in to…

1st Ave. West, Biggar 948-2700

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce/eliminate interest, regardless of credit.

Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy?

Call:1-877-2203328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ATTENTION! Build a business at home. No parties or driving.

Turn 10 hrs/wk into excellent income. Free online Training; Àex hrs. www.freedomnan.com Be Your own Boss. Build a Lucrative Business from your computer Free On-Line Training, Flexible hours Secure Retirement Income www. freedom-fran.com

Biggar Golf Club is now accepting applications for the 2011 season. Clubhouse staff must be a minimum of 19 years of age and Course staff must be at least 16 years of age. All staff are required o hold a valid driver’s license. Send resumes and a cover letter stating which position you are applying for to: Biggar Gold Club, Box 1431, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Deadline for resumes is April 8, 2011 13c2 Grounds Keeper required for 2011 Season (5 months) at Ferguson Bay. Drivers License required. State wage expected. Deadline to apply is April 8. Duties to commence April 26. Send resume to Box 1482, Shaunavon, SK. S0N 2M0 or e-mail to duncairndam@ sasktel.net Industrial Electrician with WWTP experience required by Betts Electric in Prince Albert area.

Competitive Wages/Bene¿ts!

Visit www.betts.bc.ca for more info. or Fax resume: (1)250492-3343

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE Technician. GM dealership in Canmore, Alberta looking to ¿ll full-time technician position.

GM experience recommended.

Bene¿ts. Apply by email: collin@can-bow.com.

PRESSURE WELDERS REQUIRED - Full-time position, Competitive Wages, Bene¿ts: KANSTEEL MFG, INC., 2005 Paci¿c Avenue, Brandon, MB. R3B 0C1. Ph: 204-727-1314 Fx: 204-727-3915 email: kansteel@ mts.net.

Project Manager & Site Foreman with WWTP experience required in Prince Albert area.

Competitive Wages/Bene¿ts Package! Visit: www.betts.bc.ca for more info. or Fax resume: (1)250-492-3343 Journeyman Technician Required Immediately for large volume G.M. dealership in town of 2000 people, located in Central Saskatchewan. Flat rate shop with lots of hours, excellent wage plan, plus bonus, pension and health plan, moving allowance. Good sports community, great place to raise your children. Send resume to Watrous Mainline Motors Box 70 Watrous, SK, S0K 4T0 or call Gerald Merri¿eld or Don Campbell 306-946-3336. gerald@watrousmainline.com; dcampbell@watrousmainline. com.

ARCTIC CAT DEALER looking for Sales Representative and Service Writer.

Knowledge and/or interest in power sports including ATV’s, snowmobiles, and motorcycles. Computer experience necessary.

Competitive wages, bene¿ts and monthly bonus opportunities.

Email resume to: chyna@ donsspeedparts.com or fax 780842-5454.

nderson ccounting

Farm and Personal Computerized Tax Credit Union Basement 302 Main Street • Biggar

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

AUTOMATED Manufacturing requires immediately. Great bene¿ts. Fax resume 846-2241, or email: autotanks.ca.

TANK Welders wages/ to 780cindy@

CLASS 1 and 3 Drivers. Day and hourly rates. Work in Rocky Mountain House area. Current oil¿eld tickets. Fax resume 403845-3903.

Deliver RV Trailers for Pay! Successful RV transport company seeking pickup owners to deliver RV’s from US to Canada. Paying top rates! www. horizontransport.com/Canada.

Experience Ad Sales Rep for new Canadian rural lifestyle magazine. Commission. Serious inquiries only. Send resume to editor@heartsmag.ca or call Cindy, 204-372-6121.

HEAVY TRUCK TECHNICIAN, Family Business, Rural Area, Top Wages, Bene¿ts, Housing Available, Join Our Team! Tweed Farm Equipment, Medora, Manitoba Apply to sales@ tweedeq.com.

HYDROMAXX INC. Well established HydroVac company is seeking area Rep. and Operators to assist in the growth and expansion of services throughout southern Saskatchewan. Call 1-877-3620500

Reporter/Photographer. Reliable vehicle and a valid drivers license required, bene¿ts available.

Wages commensurate with experience and education. Send resume, clips of recent stories and photos to the Weyburn Review, Box 400, Weyburn, Sk. S4H 2K4. Attention Darryl Ward, publisher. Email: dward@ weyburnreview.com

SOUTH ROCK LTD. is hiring for all positions. Milling personnel, Paving personnel, Safety Advisor. Experience with asphalt preferred. Valid drivers licence required. Send resume: Attention: Tamara; careers@ southrock.ca. Fax 403-5681327; www.southrock.ca.

THE FFUN MOTOR GROUP SASKATOON JOURNEYPERSON AUTO TECHNICIAN Business is BOOMING! We need help NOW!* $35.00/hr or more Àat rate (counting bonuses) * Full Tier-1 Company Bene¿ts Plan * Tool refund program * Crash bonus * Lots of Àat rate hours with hours guarantee * Relocation assistance * Signing & Retention bonus $1,000.00 * Healthy working environment, professional respect * Great management and coworkers Call Jay at 664-5179 or 2602616 to book an interview.

$11.00-$15.00 PER HOUR will be yours if you love to work with people, are enthusiastic, energetic, and can bring FUN to work! #1 Weight Management Company soon to Grand Open in Biggar.

Now hiring COACHES: self-motivated, goal-oriented individuals to educate and motive the public. Experience in customer service preferred. Base+commission. Paid training included. Call Diane before April 8, 2011 between 6-9 p.m., 306-948-7967.

CO-ORDINATOR’S ASSISTANT The Biggar and District Family Centre are looking for a part-time Coordinator’s Assistant. They will work under the direction of the FC Coordinator providing administrative support. The job will include grant writing, research, bookkeeping, fundraising, as well as help coordinate new programs, childcare, and volunteers.

Skills: Computer literacy, job task planning and organizing, attention to detail, and working with deadlines. Excellent communication skills, team player, non-judgmental, and the ability to work Áex hours is an asset.

Deadline for applications, Friday, April 1, 2011 Send resumes with three current references to: Georgina Heather Box 130 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Crop Production Services Canada, is a division of Agrium (www.Agrium.com), and one of the largest farm market retailers in North America. Our mission is to be the trusted and recognized leader in the agricultural industry, the Àrst choice for every customer and producer. A growth company where employees can achieve success and develop to their maximum potential. Make the move to join our more than 7000 employees across North and south America and begin growing your career now.

We currently have an opening for a Warehouse/Yard Operations Support to join our team at our Biggar, Saskatchewan location.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualiÀcations: • Possess a valid Class 5 license.

• Provide a valid driver’s abstract.

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.

• TDG/WHMIS training required (course provided).

• A safety conscious, team player.

• Provide high levels of customer service.

• Ability to work long hours in season.

• All candidates will be required to pass mandatory drug and alcohol testing.

• Agricultural background an asset.

Interested applicants should send their résumé in conÀdence to: www.cpsagu.com/careers No phone calls please.

For PROFESSIONAL printing…contact The Biggar Independent, 948-3344

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

Perdue Community Bowl results…

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

WW1113

Local Food

MOWER OPERATOR/UTILITY WORKER required by the RM of Perdue No. 346 Seasonal employment. Duties to include mower operation, sign and culvert maintenance and other related duties. Valid driver’s license is required. Powered mobile equipment certiÀcate and mechanical aptitude would be assets. Health, dental and pension package available.

Applications to be received prior to April 12, 2011 stating experience, expected wage and references to: R.M. of Perdue No. 346 Box 208 Perdue, SK S0K 3C0 Fax: 237-4202 Thank you for your application, only those being interviewed will be contacted.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT on NEWSSTANDS at…

• Leslie’s Drugstore • Pharmasave • Weasie’s Gourmet Blends • Super A Foods • Shop Easy Food • Quick Stop • Esso 414 • Feudal Co-op, Perdue • A & D Foods, Perdue

11035UU00

Take a moment to think about where your food comes from; it just may be locally grown. Saskatchewan produces a wealth of healthy, delicious foods. The whole wheat grain products you eat are healthy and supports the local economy. Locally grown berries taste great on their own or on cereal and in smoothies. Lentils are high in fibre and are good additions to soups and stews. Let’s make room at our tables for the wide variety of healthy foods grown right here in

Saskatchewan.

Telehealth Presents: Heart to Heart™ Sessions Living with heart disease may raise many questions and fears.

The road back to a healthy lifestyle can be difficult. Understanding what has happened is a vital part of the recovery. This is a program combining education and support for cardiac patients and their partners. Information on cardiology, nutrition, physical activity and medications are discussed at the sessions.

Dates: March 30th, April 6th, April 13th, April 20th Time: 1:30-4:30 pm The sessions will be offered with the use of the Telehealth System in the communities of Kindersley, Davidson Unity, Outlook, Biggar and Rosetown. Please register by contacting Cathy Longtin, Chronic Disease Nurse for Heartland Health Region 882-6413.

For toll-free health information 24 hours a day.

Please call 1-888-425-4444(TTY) if you have hearing or speech difficulties 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 1-866-269-9139 Monday to Friday 8:00 am—4:30 pm

Heartland Health Region 948-3344

www.hrha.sk.ca

Club 55: MHS, Tom Davies, 219; LHS, Carol Lemon, 186; MHT, Tom Davies, 593; LHT, Kay Munro, 497; THS, Hopefuls, 1,103, THT, Hopefuls, 3,126, MHA, Al Levitt, 189; LHA, Kay Munro, 183.

Ladies: LHS, Dorrie Labersweiler, 227; LHT, Sandra Pavloff, 566; THS, Bleepers, 1,084; THT, Dolls with Balls, 3,108; LHA, Joey Levitt, 192.

Mens: MHS, Jim Nicholls, 256; MHT, Don Frosese, 638; THS, JAG, 769; THT, Avengers, 2,140; MHA, Al Levitt, 190.

Mixed: MHS, George Bartley, 230; LHS, Trudie McBeth, Joey Levitt, 201; MHT, Chai Senglow, 606; LHT, Trudie McBeth, 537; THS; D.J’s, 1,079; THT; D.J’s 3,025; MHA; Curtis Watson, 206; LHA; Joey Levitt, 190.

YBC: Bowlarsaurus; Girls; Santana Anderson, 65.

Bantam; Girls; Dakota Anderson, 86.

Boys: Adam Munro, 88.

Junior: Girls; Danielle Munro, Single 214, Triple 521. Boys Single; Kyren Wilkinson, 223, Triple, 583.

Senior No Tap Tournament, March 18, 2011: 8 teams first place Joan Edmison, Dennis Notschke, Joyce Broeckel, Dot Curtiss.

Second place; Millie Gibson, Bob Lemon, Frances SStrate, Carol Lemon. Third place; Erma Bettschen, Joan Dolan.

Kay Munro, Jean Taylor. MHS; John Latta, 294. LHS; Joan Edmison, 369, Hidden Score Ladies, Elizabeth McMahon, Mens Hidden Score Al Levitt. Half and half winners, Dennis Notschke and Jean Taylor. Lunch catered by Perdue New Horizons.

Budget short on accountability and vision: Lingenfelter NDP Leader Dwain Lingenfelter said despite increased revenues in the province, the Wall government has failed families by not providing the financial relief.

With record revenues, Lingenfelter said the Wall government is ignoring the needs of Saskatchewan people including families searching for affordable and accessible childcare and early learning, those coping with sky-high housing costs, seniors on

fixed incomes struggling with increasing utility rates, and students paying ever-increasing tuition for post-secondary education.

“Times may be good for our resource sector and we can see the impact that increased demand for our products has had on the government’s bottom line,” Lingenfelter said. “But it’s disgraceful that the Wall government has done so little to help those who need help coping with the

increased cost of living when it had so much to work with. This may go down in the books as the most uninspiring way anyone has ever spent $11 billion dollars.”

Lingenfelter said, as well, that the Wall government continues to use outdated accounting

standards when crafting its budgets and noted, for example, that only through a $267.5 million draw down on the province’s “rainy day fund” was the government able to achieve balance on a summary basis.

“The Finance Minister’s claim that this is budget is balanced on a summary basis would be accepted nowhere else in Canada,” Lingenfelter said. “Drawing money from the savings account when revenues are at record highs is

not only irresponsible management but the government’s own documents indicate that in this case, it has deliberately not followed generally accepted accounting principles to achieve this deception.”

If you DO NOT receive your Independent in a timely manner, please call your local post office or Canada Post @ 1-866-607-6301

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17

Business & Professional …

FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE

BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Saskatoon DUANE NEUFELDT Serving BIGGAR and Area

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

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

The sign you want. The agent you need.

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for:

Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

Call: 948-2101

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation

HOME IMPROVEMENTS McCARTY CONSTRUCTION • Commercial • Residential • Design Builder • Insurance Claims • Renovations • Drafting Service

“Big or Small -We Do Them All” Licenced Journeyman Carpenters Troy McCarty 948-5627 (H) 948-9280 (C) Mitch McCarty 373-8254 (H) Serving Biggar ... Since 1968

Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage rd

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (office) Cell 948-9168 www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

Kent Dubreuil, E.D.O. Phone: 306-948-2295 Fax: 306-948-5050

GLASS INSTALLATION

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Residential

9Residential 9Commercial 9Automotive

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (office) Cell 948-7995 www.TimHammond.ca http://Cari.TimHammond.ca

Cari McCarty Residential Sales

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent

Tim Hammond Realty

For all your glass needs …owned and operated

by Matt Poitras

104 - 2nd Ave. West Biggar

948-4846 MANUFACTURING A Sign of Qualilty!

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113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

Cell 948-4478 Dave Molberg

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

BSA

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

ELECTRICAL

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

948-5291 PHILLIPS ELECTRIC • Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates Ph: 948-5393

Cell: 306-221-6888

948-5699

Bear Hills Rentals & Machine Works • Machine Shop Service • Rentals • MASTER FEEDS dealer • COMMERCIAL SOLUTION Ag Parts dealer • Drive line parts & service • KANE VET supplier

Phone: 948-4844 Fax: 948-4845

ELECTRICAL

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES Authorized Appliance Depot Electrical Wiring Trenching Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

Jerry Muc Phone: 948-2958 Fax:

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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

MADGE CONTRACTING LTD. PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar, Sask.

948-3389 Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

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timat Call us for… es • Insurance jobs • Renovations • New home building • Drywall & Painting • Flooring (hardwood, ceramic, etc.)

• Residential/Commercial • CertiÀed installer for Logix ICF

PHILLIPS FLOORS & MORE

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

306-717-2818 www.madgerooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

SEED CLEANING

948-1773

HANDY JIM SERVICES

available to do…

• painting & Ӿnishing • decks & small buildings • light plumbing • windows & doors • small rooӾng jobs • laminate & hardwood ӿoors • general repairs

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

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

948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394

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

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

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

with draper or hydraÁex headers

115 - 1st Ave. W. Rosetown, Sask.

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

Phone: 882-2123 Emergency (after hours) 882-2006

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.

IT’S ALL INCLUDED! • 5 Year manufacturer’s warranty on all Oticon Hearing Aids • 5 Year supply of batteries • 5 Year premium service plan • Risk-free ZERO MONEY DOWN trial period

CALL NOW:

1-877-979-4543 #16-1945 McKercher Drive, Saskatoon

EYE CARE

Mundt’s Mobile Custom Grain Cleaning

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Michelle Spuzak, R.M.T. (NHPC member) NEW LOCATION… 219 - 4th Ave. E., BIGGAR • ParafÅn Wax • Thai Herbal Massage • ReÆexology • Hot Stone Massage • Engergy Work

HEARING CARE

Wayne Dollansky 306-948-7247

Located in Angie’s Hair Salon 219 Main St., Biggar Call 948-7274 or 948-3696

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

SEED CLEANING

Box 917, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Consultant & Coach Anne G. Livingston •Ideal Protein Weight Loss Clinic •Epicure Selections •Walden Farms Products •Young Living Essential Oils •Beauticontrol Skin Care www.beautipage.ca/annelivingston

Other Services available…

306-948-3408

WTSL MOBILE GRAIN SERVICE

“Annie Things Possible” Health, Beauty & Spa

DENTAL

Call Jim @ 948-3333

Phoenix M4 Mobile Grain cleaning and sizing

HEALTH/ WELLNESS Weight Loss Clinic

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

Flooring, Appliances, Custom Cabinets, Electrolux, Paint and supplies 204 Main St. • Biggar

Custom Combining JD9770

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Wylie Farms Ltd.

Phone: 948-5678 FRE

Phone

Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential

948-5052 (office)

Inc.

Helping you Help yourself

SEED CLEANING

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

~ Gift CertiÅcates ~ Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available.

948-2548 or 948-9710

Ladies Only 30 min. Workout …owned and operated by Diane Larouche Ellard, Can-Fit-Pro Certi¿ed Personal Trainer

in Nova Wood Centre 104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar

948-7967 NEW BEGINNINGS WELLNESS CENTRE “Putting PERSONAL back into fitness training!”

Wayne Baldwin, W

NO Certified Fitness Trainer, N Health Consultant, OPE NaturalPhysical Therapy Aide Over 20 years resistance training experience!

• Personalized Fitness/Nutrition Programs • One-on-One PersonalTraining • Injury Prevention and Rehab • Active Isolated Stretching • Limited Memberships to Private Fitness Studio Gift Certificates available.

Visit us @ 219 - 4th Ave. East, Biggar Where you can feel right at home!

Phone… 948-2548 Cell… 948-8048

Weight Loss and Nutritional Supplements Cellular Nutrition: The Foundation of Healthy Living

www.herbal-nutrition.net/cirvine •Call Cheryl Irvine at 306-948-5152 or cirvine@sasktel.net

WINE, BEER, COOLER KITS and SUPPLIES

9LHZVUHISL YH[LZ For bookings, call Jason

948-2887 VY JLSS 948-6969

…available at

Grape Moments In Biggar Every Tuesday.

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

…located in The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar • 948-3344 •

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MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

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Business & Professional LEGAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

223 Main Street Biggar

Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B.

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

948-2183

Roe & Company

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

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

INVESTMENTS

FFinancial Plan nning Estate Plann ning Life Insuran nce

220 Main Street 7 306 948 5377 info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca

M & N REPAIR st

301 - 1 Ave. E, Biggar

948-3996 Open Monday-Saturday

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

KRF Automotive Detail Centre 100% handwash

222

Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

in Biggar Insurance Bldg.

AUTOMOTIVE

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

Phone: 948-2204 or 948-3886 • Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109

Chartered Accountant Notary Public

Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System

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

This space available for… our 26-week commitment in this directory $ 2.89/week = $75 + g.s.t. (regular price $9.52 per week) One column x 1 inch size Call

948-3344

306-948-2814

To fax…stop in at The Independent

948-3955

658-4474, Landis, SK

Ph: 237-4777

• sides of Pork & Beef available

Email: saskregal@sasktel.net

> CWB certified > Portable truck

Ivan Young, Biggar Tree services available…

• cut trim and removal • post holes • landscaping • cement removal • trenching • holes for piles • driveways • garage pads • basements

REBEL LANDSCAPING Biggar, Sask.

• driveways • cement pads • pruning • sod • planting • lawn care • patio blocks • fences • and much more

Phone Ed -948-2879 evenings; 948-7207 days

Phone: 306-948-5286 or 306-948-2401 Cell: 306-948-7354 or 306-948-7790 Email: crt_welding@hotmail.com

NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING •Texas Gates •Spray Foam Insulation •Sandblasting & Painting •Internal Coatings g •Rock Guard Coatings

Mobile Units Office: 948-2805 05 Cell: 948-6062 email: northland83@yourlink.ca

COURIER/HAULING

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

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar

Phone:

948-2442

Fax: 948-2484

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Residential Commercial Automotive

For FREE estimates or enquiries CALL Wayne or Dorothy at

948-5678

Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses

Bob Kobelsky

Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

MR. JOHN G. SMITH * Local Handyman/ Drayman plus Independent Sales Consultant for SWEPCO Building Products & Lubricant Phone: (306) 948-3856 Mobile: (306) 948-7896 Email: johngsmith1@ hotmail.com

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth

Biggar, Sask. www.photosbyjocelyn.com

216 Main St., Biggar

of Biggar, SK

www.sask.shopregal.ca

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

Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE

CRT WELDING

GEORGE STAHL

Photos by Jocelyn

Panasonic, StarChoice, Bell, Xplornet Internet dealer and Your authorized SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

Independent Rep

WERKZ O ART PHOTOGRAPHY Call Art Beadle @ 948-2576

Your authorized

948-3384

Ph:

ELMER DOVE

nothing happens!!!

MONARCH MEATS

Sales & Service Call Steven 948-2489

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

PHOTOGRAPHY

On location portraits…family, groups, individuals, baby & boudoir.

Chartered Accountant Credit Union Building 302 Main Street P. O. Box 1750 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

advertising,

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Rosetown, Sask.

Phone: 948-5133

Without

Anne G. Livingston

306-882-2289

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

948-2222 or 948-2029

Judy Judy Kahovec: Kahovec…

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

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer

Prairieland Collision

for info and bookings.

201B-2nd Ave. West

Check out our new website: classicmakings.ca

Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 pm.

948-3381 948-2700

304 Main St., Biggar

• Jackets • Windsuits • Shirts • Hunting Gear • Bunnyhugs • Caps • Toques • Bags

“Where we do it all for you!!”

• Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals

1st Ave. West, Biggar

B I G G AR I N S URAN CE SERVIC ES

Sewing & Embroidery

For appointments and enquiries, call Janet at 948-2091

• photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc.

Call Anne @ 948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

SERVICES Beadle’s Computer Solutions

• All Breed Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory) • Pet Supplies • Saleboard for dog and cat related items

Contact Nancy Duns

948-1722

INSURANCE

Garry A. Faye

Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

Phone: 244-7464 for appointment

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

after hours George: 948-7533

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

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Asquith News Neil Millard 329-4235 I arrived back from Calgary on Tuesday, March 22 during a storm we usually had back in the 1950s. It is always good to get away for awhile but there is no place like home.

On the jet back from Calgary I saw a good joke in their paper and decided to put it in The Independent. What do you find at the end of everything? (The letter “g”) The seniors held their bingo on Friday, March 25.

Darren Kraft and Gabe Brecht will be celebrating their birthdays on Saturday, March 26 and Don Down on Sunday, March 27.

As I walk around town many people are getting their usual exercise from removing the snow. Don’t go at it in a fast pace.

Tip of the Day: “Give me beauty in the inward soul; and may the inner and outer be at one.”

Plato.

Don’t forget the Senior’s meeting on Monday, April 4 at 1 p.m.

The fire department have their meeting on Tuesday, April 5 The Seniors will hold their exercises on Tuesday, April 5.

Town council will hold their meeting on Mon-

day, April 11 -- and don’t forget the seniors potluck supper on Monday, April 11. Hope to see you there.

On Saturday, April 16 the Asquith Fire Department will be having a pig roast and auction sale to raise money for the Jaws of Life.

Come one, come all.

The Lord Asquith school will be putting on a Walk of Hope for disaster relief in Japan, Wednesday, April 20 at 1 p.m. Please sponsor a student, receipts available for $10 or more.

Cheques payable to Canadian Red Cross.

I’m just counting the days until the Major League Baseball begins.

March is Fraud Awareness Month so protect yourself from fraud!

Shred or burn all documents that include your name, address, Social Insurance number, financial information or other sensitive information. Do not recycle papers that contain personal information.

Don’t forget that the next Seniors meeting is on Monday, April 4. The Senior Exercises are still Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m.

The Seniors next potluck takes place on Monday, April 11.

The Royal Purple Lodge will meet on Wednes-

Alley Katz Bowling Results

by Karen McPherson Monday night mixed league, MHS -- Reg Horner, 212; MHT -- Reg Horner, 607; LHS -- Cindy Watson, 217; LHT -- Cindy Watson, 546.

Wednesday YBC, Juniors HS -- Jessie Mallas, 117; HT -- Jessie Mallas, 301.

Bantam HS -- Kaleb Carter, 105; HT -- Kaleb Carter, 259.

PeeWee HS -- Cassandra Raschke, 104; HD -- Cas-

sandra Raschke, 202.

Bowlarsaurus HS -- Marissa Carter, 81.

Thursday afternoon Mixed Senior League, MHS -- Glen Shockey, 277; MHT -- Glen Shockey, 674; LHS -Esther Singer, 249; LHT -- Dianna Meger, 576.

Thursday 7 p.m. Mixed League, MHS -- Les Wardrop, 366; MHT -- Les Wardrop, 755; LHS -Sharon Faye, 200; LHT -- Sharon Faye, 513.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DIVISION MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Electors of the Sun West School Division No. 207 will be held in the Theatre at Rosetown Central High School on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 starting at 7:00 p.m.

This meeting is for the transaction of business as prescribed by The Education Act. All electors are urged to attend this very important meeting.

Dated at Rosetown, Saskatchewan, this 11th day of March, 2011 Ryan Smith, Superintendent of Business

day, April 13 in the Elks Hall.

Tip of the Day: Visit local shut ins and do a few things to show that you really care, such as taking out the garbage, watering the plants, going for a walk together, sitting outside, talking, listening, and being a friend. If your soul needs nourishment’ find out how you can nourish others.

If you have any news to report, please contact me or The Biggar Independent.

I was pleased that the Lord Asquith School is doing their part in helping the people of Japan.

In Birch Hills we had a exchange student from Japan who stayed with us. She and her husband are safe but their home was damaged.

Now about baseball:

Last year Canadian Jason Bay missed 67 games with a concussion. This season he is back and playing for the New York Mets.

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MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011