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Great Plains College welcomes David Keast as new president and CEO An exhaustive search process concluded last Wednesday with the announcement of David Keast as president and CEO of Great Plains College.

Keast comes to the college after spending the last two years working as Director of the University of Lethbridge – Edmonton Campus and officially begins his David Keast new role July 1.

“Great Plains College is privileged to have a CEO of David’s pedigree in place,” said Board Chairman Brian Shygera. “Over the past two years we have developed a very clear picture of the attributes we want in a leader and David embodies them all.

His education, experience, and leadership qualities will ensure a prosperous and exciting future for the college.”

Keast holds a Ph.D in Educational Administration from the University of Alberta and brings a strong background in postsecondary education to Great Plains College. He had previously worked for nine years as Dean of Career Programs at Portage College in Lac La Biche, Alberta, and has an additional 20 years’ post-secondary experience working in research and teaching capacities.

“Great Plains College has emerged as a leader in the regional college system,” said Keast. “It is an honour to accept this position and I’m excited to join an organization with such a progressive and dynamic foundation.”

Keast replaces Bruce Probert, who has been serving in an interim capacity since November 2011. A public introduction and contract signing will take place at the college in June.

Sail away . . . An eerie green glow from the waters of Lydden Lake is only enhanced by the moisture laden sky as last week’s rainfall drenched the area. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Senior Villas still in need of support The local organizing committee endeavouring to bring senior-friendly condominiums to Biggar is looking for support for the project to take place on Third Avenue East.

The committee feels there is a group of uninformed individuals providing misleading information to citizens of the community, having them sign a petition to stop a multimillion dollar senior housing complex from being built in Biggar.

The 24-unit, three-story senior complex is planned for the area better known as

the Third Avenue Park, and would be owned,operated and cared for by the people in this community, the committee explained. Sixteen of the 24 units are already reserved with deposits put down by interested individuals. A second 24-unit will likely be needed by the time the first phase is completed, they feel.

With the project set for construction in a “green” area, the committee says only the east portion of the park will be used, mainly because it is currently the only serviced lot large enough

to be used. The Third Avenue area also is situated close to the downtown, post office, grocery stores, coffee shops, rinks, Community Hall, Biggar New Horizons, and bowling alley, the committee says.

They add that the goals of investors and developers is to only use the east portion of the park, leaving the treed area untouched. The area they will use will be enhanced, they explained, with flower beds, park benches and gazebos, giving area residents and condo owners an opportunity to see

greater use of the area, while providing luxury living for seniors. It will also keep seniors in town with family and friends, they stressed, attracting doctors, while keeping our hospital a viable entity. Area businesses with reap the benefits, first from construction crews, then from family and friends visiting seniors in their new homes. The tax revenue the Town of Biggar will receive will provide benefits to all taxpayers and residents.

If the project is scuttled, the committee says investors and developers will have to

abandoned the project. They stressed once again: the area is the only feasible location.

The committee is asking supporters to speak up, allowing the project to happen in Biggar, and are requesting their help by signing a petition at the One Stop Hardware, or in front of the post office on Friday, May 31, Monday, June 4 or Tuesday, June 5.

They are also encouraging supporters to speak to Town Council members, or talk to your friends and neighbours and have them call the town office to show their support.

Fund raising efforts continue for new lodge project

Fisher Squadron celebrates annual review . . . Reviewing officer, Major Mark Rosin, salutes a No. 300 Fisher Squadron Air Cadet, Thursday during the squadron’s annual ceremonial review. Log on to the biggarindependent.ca this Wednesday for more pictures and video! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Tenders are now being solicited for the construction of the new long-term care home in Biggar, which means that the fund raising efforts of the Friends of the Lodge Committee continue with renewed enthusiasm.

The newest campaign “Every Penny Counts” aims to give people a chance to free up some space as they do their spring and summer cleaning.

All those pennies that have been stored in boxes, jars and bags in our cupboards and drawers can be donated toward the purchase of equipment and furnishings for the new facility.

Biggar Pharmasave has agreed to be the collection point for this campaign. Remember no contribution is too small.

Let’s put those pennies to good use while they still have value. Simply drop them into the glass box and they’ll be added to the total.

Other generous donations continue to come in, and as of Wednesday, May 23, the total collected has reached $366,573.62.

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New board members announced for Heartland Regional Health Authority Two new and eight existing board members have been appointed to the Heartland Regional Health Authority.

The announcement was made this Tuesday morning by the Ministry of Health in a provincial press release. Board appointments from across the province were announced.

The Heartland Regional Health Authority board members are as follows: Richard Anderson, Chair (K errobert); Lorreen Ilott, Vice Chair (Eston); Loretta Goring (Biggar); Gary Groves (Rosetown); Hazel Lorenz (Wilkie); Lyle Rankin (Outlook); George Siemens (Fiske); Mary-Lou Whittles (Kenaston). Norman W.A. McIntyre (Wiseton); and David Nykiforuk (Davidson) are new board members.

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Heartland Health Region has been very fortunate for talented and passionate leadership from the previous board and is delighted that eight of them have been reappointed for another term, said Richard Anderson, Board Chair for the Heartland Regional Health Authority. He added that they are very grateful for the work they have done.

The health region looks forward to working with the new members. The new board members have a broad range of skills and talent as well as a passion for health care.

“I want to say a heartfelt thank you to outgoing Board member Lyle Leys and a warm welcome to the new board members David Nykiforuk and N o r m a n M c I n t y r e. I am looking forward to working with them.”

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Island in a storm . . . A Canada Goose takes a moment to preen last week, west of Biggar. Rain and even more rain had this goose

seeking a small island in the slough for some respite. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Residents are advised to take precautions against hantavirus Saskatchewan residents are advised to take precautions to minimize the risk of exposure to hantavirus with the camping and seeding season now unfolding.

“Hantavirus infection is a rare but potentially fatal illness,” Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said, May 18. “Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, cough, headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Individuals who develop fever, coughing and shortness of breath within one to six weeks of potential exposure should seek immediate medical

attention.”

In rare cases, symptoms may get worse and lead to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), a rare but often fatal illness.

HPS can progress rapidly into serious lung complications.

Humans are most often exposed to hantavirus after sweeping or vacuuming rodent infected areas. The virus is transmitted by breathing in contaminated airborne particles from the droppings, urine and saliva of infected rodents. A person can also be exposed to the virus through rodent

bites, if the skin is broken, or through ingestion.

Residents can minimize the risk of becoming infected with hantavirus by avoiding contact with deer mice. Farmers, grain handlers, cottagers, campers and home owners, who are most likely to be exposed, should take precautions when cleaning rodentinfested areas to prevent direct contact and breathing in of air particles that may be contaminated.

This includes ventilating the building by opening doors and windows for at least 30 minutes before cleaning, using wet mop-

ping methods and wearing gloves.

Exposure to hantavirus can be reduced by: • Blocking openings that might allow rodents to enter a building.

• Storing human and animal food, water and garbage in containers with tightly fitted lids.

• Keeping yards clean, and storing woodpiles above the ground and away from the home.

• When cleaning a home or community, be aware of animal droppings and nesting materials, and take appropriate precautions to avoid exposure.

• Dampening areas contaminated with rodent droppings with bleach disinfectant and removing

droppings with a damp mop or cloth to reduce the chance the virus may become airborne.

Avoid using dry cleaning methods such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming or air-hosing.

There have been 23 cases of Hantavirus reported in Saskatchewan since 1994: four cases in 2004, one case in 2008, one case in 2010 and three cases in 2011. The most recent cases have been found in central parkland areas.

For more information about Hantavirus and how to prevent infection, visit health.gov.sk.ca/ hantavirus and HealthLine Online at health.gov. sk.ca/healthline-online.

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Opinions Letter to the Editor Dear Editor The Saskatchewan Party government is looking to change the employment and labour relations legislation in the province.

A discussion paper was released by Don Morgan, the minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety on May 2, 2012.

The Minister is asking for all responses to the 33 page discussion paper to be submitted no later than July 31, 2012.

One should pay close attention to the government and its tactics surrounding changing the labour laws in our province.

There are many things in the legislation that we’ve come to take for granted and this review may usher in sweeping changes that could change the employerworker relationship and erode workers rights. The 15 pieces of legislation under review affect the following: hours of work, minimum wage, annual vacation, labour relations (unions and collective bargaining), and essential services (to name a few).

It seems odd that the Saskatchewan Party made no mention of this comprehensive labour legislation review during the fall 2011 election campaign. However, given that the Saskatchewan Party’s “Essential Services” law of 2008 was struck down in provincial court in February 2012, perhaps the Sask Party has decided to take another kick at the cat.

Only this time they will use their vast majority in the legislature to push their agenda through.

In the past five years there has been rhetoric in the media about unions abusing their power, becoming too strong, or exercising their power too often. However, if one looks beyond the hearsay, it’s difficult to find evidence of this behaviour

at least in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan’s unions and political affiliation with the CCF/NDP have a history of progressive changes that have made conditions better for all in the province. Many of these changes introduced in Saskatchewan went on to be implemented nationally, such as Employment Insurance.

Generally, right wing governments denounce programs such as EI, maternity leave, and minimum wage legislation.

That is why it is so important to keep a close watch on the

Saskatchewan Party as it undertakes this comprehensive review of our labour legislation.

For more information I would encourage everyone to attend a public presentation in Biggar on June 4.

Larry Hubich, president of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour will be presenting “History, Benefits, and Future of Unions in Saskatchewan”, followed by a question and answer period. The presentation will be held at the Biggar New Horizons.

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The Argument Culture: Say goodbye to good manners Why have people kissed good manners goodbye and begun acting so rude to each other? by Anne McTavish, columnist, Troy Media Distributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia. com Why have people kissed good manners goodbye and begun acting so rude to each other these days?

Good question. One facet of the answer can be found in the communication breakdown that is a result of our society’s argument culture.

Dr. Deborah Tannen, in The Argument Culture: Stopping America’s War of Words, describes the argument culture as “a pervasive warlike atmosphere” and “an atmosphere of unrelenting contention” that “rests on the assumption that opposition is the best way to get anything done”.

Forget good manners, arguing is war!

These are not descriptions of good manners or an intellectual examination of a challenging situation. They describe people determined not to lose or even to come in second, people who think the only way to win is by destroying their opponent. It’s WAR. And in WAR, losing is not

an option. WAR may be frightening, but losing is terrifying.

Arguments in an argument culture are not the formal arguments of legal briefs or of logical debates. They are more likely to be verbal brawls that wind up in a fullfledged communication breakdown. Arguments are treated as if they’re miniature wars.

People don’t discuss a topic; they try to minimize and destroy each other.

Sometimes this is done “politely” as in, “That idea was discredited decades ago.” More often, though, speakers eschew good manners and verbally attack those who don’t share their beliefs or opinions. Or they don’t let others finish their point, loudly interrupting them mid-sentence. Does this sound all-too-painfully familiar?

Talk shows - whether on radio, television or cable - allow this to happen because it makes for “good” and “interesting” shows. Poppycock! These verbal car crashes might mezmerize us, but we don’t listen to what they’re saying, just how they’re saying it.

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communication breakdowns We take our cues as to how to behave from other people. We watch what they do, and then repeat it. Think about the last time you went to a function where you didn’t know most of the people there. What did you do when you got there? You looked around and saw what the other people were doing. You took your cue about what to do from what they were doing.

When we watch television or a movie or a video, we’re not only entertaining ourselves with the story, we’re also learning how people behave, whether they’re real people or fictional characters. We watch and learn.

When we watch the verbal brawls on talk shows, we’re also learning an “accepted” way of discussing an issue. We learn ARGUMENT IS WAR. So when we encounter a different opinion, a different viewpoint or something unexpected, the metaphor ARGUMENT IS WAR jumps into action. We treat everything we see,

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hear and think as if we were in a war. We go to battle, defending our position and attacking our opponent. That’s not a courteous discussion; that’s a verbal brawl.

Words are containers for meaning. We choose words to convey to others what we’re thinking.

When ARGUMENT IS WAR is active, we use words as weapons. We choose words that are more like bullets or poisoned arrows than gestures of good manners.

We choose words that wound others and that leave a bitter taste in our mouths. Our tongues become toxic - not only to others, but also to ourselves.

Take a breath So how do we neutralize ARGUMENT IS WAR? We start by looking out for the telltale signs that ARGUMENT IS WAR is at work. Has a viewpoint or opinion fossilized into a position?

Are we defending that new position as if our life depended on it? Is our voice louder? Do our words have an explosive effect on our listener (and not in a positive sense) and cause a

complete communication breakdown? If so, take a deep breath. Take a quick break from the conversation to replace ARGUMENT IS WAR to ARGUMENT IS A JOURNEY OF EXPLORATION. We watch what we say and see. If we see that something we’ve said hurts someone or leaves a sour taste, we can decide not to say that again. If we’re watching television or listening to the radio and a verbal brawl breaks out, we can easily change the channel.

We watch what others say. When you see or hear someone handling a tricky situation well, add what they’ve done to your repertoire.

As you neutralize ARGUMENT IS WAR, you move out of the war zone. You move from “unrelenting contention” to sporadic episodes of contention.

Good manners return, and peace starts moving into your life. And that’s a worthwhile goal.

Anne McTavish is a lawyer and conflict coach.

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MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012

Rain, Rain Go Away Rain, rain go away, Come again another day.

Little Johnny wants to play; Rain, rain, go to Spain Never show your face again!

I has planned to spend my day off outdoors puttering in my garden, planting the bedding plants I had bought the day before and just generally enjoying the yard -- maybe basking in the sun while I sipped either a tea or a cold drink. I had the whole day planned taking my time to get my chores done.

However. That was not to be. Instead I spent the day looking out the window watching the rain drops fall.

Sometimes if the rainfall is light, more like a mist, then it is possible to sneak out and get some things done but this rainfall was heavier and more than just a mist.

It’s not that I don’t appreciate the rain. I do because I know that weather can be fickle and come July we could be praying for rain. It’s just that I wished the rain could have waited until I finished my yard

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work. Or it could have waited until the next day when I went to work.

So, I started thinking about that little “ditty” we used to say when we were younger. I found out that the origins of the lyrics date back to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603).

At that time there was a bit of a rivalry between the English and Spanish. History buffs will remember the Spanish Armada was launched in 1588 led by Duke of Medina Sedonia. The fleet consisted of 130 plus ships (galleons really) that were sent to invade England.

By contrast Admiral Lord Howard directed the British fleet of 34 small Navy vessels and 163 armed merchant ships. When all the dust settled, the Spanish Armada was defeated and some of the blame was the stormy weather.

Because the British ships were smaller they were able to move quickly whereas the large galleons were forced to scatter amid the rain and wind.

So, what to do now that my plans changed.

I decided to spend some

time in my quilt studio only to discover after an hour that, even though I had three quilts in various stages of progress, I needed one thing before I could proceed. For one I needed a piece of cream material, the other was short a black piece and the last one a red swatch.

Now, I had to think of yet another project to round out the day. By this time I truly did not want to do anything.

Sure, there were lots of jobs that could get done but not any that I wanted to do. There’s a big difference.

I decided to investigate some options on the Internet (sometimes I wonder what I did without this piece of technology) and found that there were some very productive suggestions like exercising, starting a craft, organizing, reading, baking. Or writing.

So I decided to write this column and satisfying my curiosity.

Thus, the idea of researching the poem.

It was a productive day, after all.

Lodge project receives generous boost . . .

Doreen Wylie, right, presented on behalf of Leslie’s Drugstore and herself, a donation of $10,000 for the new long-term care facility, to Jo Angelopoulos of the Friends of the Lodge.

Leslie’s Drugstore has been in business in Biggar since 1948, and is privately owned and operated. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Premier Wall welcomes Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall to Saskatchewan Government establishes new scholarship in honour of Diamond Jubilee visit

Premier Brad Wall last Wednesday welcomed the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to Saskatchewan during a ceremony at the province’s Legislative Building.

Attending the event as special guests were the 10 recipients of the 2012-13 Prince of Wales Scholarship, who travelled from across the province and were recognized for their academic success.

In honour of the Diamond Jubilee visit of Their Royal Highnesses, Premier Wall announced the scholarship will be renamed the “Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Fund”, and will be awarded to an additional 10 students each year.

“Queen Elizabeth and Their Royal Highnesses, through their actions and words, remind us of the importance of community and the necessity of providing opportunity to all,” Wall said. “In that spirit of generosity, I am pleased to announce the expansion of this scholarship as we renew our relationship with the Crown.”

The Government of Saskatchewan created the scholarship in

be established to assist Grade 12 students attending community schools, to transition into post-secondary studies at a University or technical institute.

This new scholarship will be worth $1,000 and will be awarded to six Grade 12 students.

“This scholarship will help ensure everyone can benefit from the Saskatchewan Advantage, which is sustained by the skills, ambition and vision of our young people,” Wall said.

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The Kids in the Kitchen is one of the many programs organized by The Biggar & District Family Centre.

This program is enjoyed by Grade 5 and Grade 6 students and runs in the Fall and in the Spring every year.

This program is very successful and popular with the students. We had 48 children participate this year! We hope to keep this program running in our Community in the future.

The Biggar & District Family Centre would like to THANK the following organizations for their generous funding and in kind donations to our Kids in the Kitchen Program…

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Doc Mason (B.B.S)

by Bob Mason I wouldn’t be surprised that a person could go to some high-class clinic somewhere, get a highclass opinion from a high-class psychiatrist (for a few hundred highclass dollars!), and come back to our countryside with a lot of high-class advice on how we should live out here!

But alot of us aren’t very high class . . . (yet!).

And we don’t have a lot of high-class cash to spend on our not-so-highclass egos. So here (in this high-class paper!) is the free advice of low class Dr. Bob Mason, B.B.S. (Bachelor of B.S), on how we should live in (I won’t say it!) Saskatchewan!

Yers Truly isn’t up on his speling and gramer stuff very good mebbe, and his sykiciatic ideas aren’t sot after much . . . but it is FREE! And does come from the esperiences of quite a few years out here!

Like all professional scribbling (I was going to write “medical!) types, Yours Truly makes a list of points that he wants to bring out, below is part of that list!

Don’t ever call it Quits!

Some of us just can’t seem to accept adversity very well, and are apt to throw up our hands and

walk away form things.

And thought the above (ahem!) Dr. isn’t very good at analyzing these thing, he often wonders if the trait of staying and facing up to problems, is hereditary!

Many of our ancestors who came out and settled on the Prairies years ago, thought that they were coming to the fabled land of “Milk an’ Honey”. And when they found that it wasn’t quite what they expected, they still stayed and faced up to a future that wasn’t too nice at times. Often YT wonders if their example, left for the coming generation - the readers!, has had a lot to do with what we are today!

(That old saying about Bruce and the Spider is

sure true, eh?)

Work in your own Generation!

Never try to keep up to the hustle and bustle of the modern “Rat Race”!

The “just out” machines may seem like a “laboursaver” to the younger people, but to oldtimers, some of their modern moves are almost tiring!

For satisfaction’s sake (if satisfaction is one of your lifetime goals!), do your own thing the way you have always done it - and sleep a lot better too!

Mebbe Dr. Mason’s ideas are all wrong eh?

Or, in the light of todays “Go, go, go!” syndrome, should we try to run the three minute mile?

Most older types are content to talk to their neighbours on the phone, after they get home! It seems to me that a lot of present day phone calls are made during the five o’clock traffic jam!

A person has to relax every now and then from the world hubbub all around them (Hallo Major McCordic!), and it doesn’t seem that the gadget-maker people have considered that angle as much as the Wurlitzers folks did when they installed a record that played 10 minutes of complete

silence!

Can we change?

That is a universal question that has been asked for centuries, and no one has answered yet! Societies have, more or less, been forced to change for thousands of years, yet it’s a sure thing that a lot of people like it!

That old saying about “The Good Old Days” was made by a lot people who didn’t want to change much. But nevertheless “go with the flow”, eh?

Without a doubt some of us can, and will. Like mentioned, maybe, many of us won’t like it, we dream about relaxing, and good things or bad, we like to sit back a little as we think of the slower pace of yesterday!

Should we change?

Again this selfappointed Dr. Mason doesn’t have an all satisfying answer, but it is obvious that most of us just have to! And as pointed out above, although many of us may not agree, it is still kind of difficult to buy a brand new Model ‘A’ Ford these days! A lot of the older folks who took two weeks to get there, and like to admit they can go back to “The Old Country” in just a few hours!

We’ve just got to accept that the earthquake that happened on the other side of the world yesterday, is old news today!

“Progress” is something, eh? Sure, with our modern knowhow we can feed a lot more people. But we can also kill more in a second then we used to in most wars!

All these things are man-made changes though, and often Dr. Mason (B.B.S.) thinks that civilization will paint itself into a corner.

Looking back a ways, we find that the seasons haven’t changed very much, and rather than take advantage of the world, mebbe we should go along with it for a while, eh?

When we are young we seldom think that we will never get old.

Sometimes “old” seems like a three-letter swear word, but time passes and almost before we know it, we realize any outlook we may have had all our lives, is not the outlook of the future generations!

We don’t know what this progress thing is going to lead to, but as Robbie Burns wrote, “I guess . . . and fear!”

We’ve done our time

on earth, much as Mr. Homer did. Mebbe we are not as important as he was, but so what?

There must have been a lot of “also rans” in his race too!

In a way the whole things seems kind of futile, eh? All through our lives we try to do wonders and fail. Even if we succeed we build statues of ourselves so that folks will remember us - and often fail miserably there, too! (Say, who was this Ozymandias guy anyway?)

Some of us even scribble a little bit, thinking that mebbe a few of our descendants down the road a bit, will read a little of our stuff.

But Mr. Shakespeare put it bluntly: Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow Creeps in this pretty pace from day to day, And all our yesterdays have lighted fools Their way to dusty death! Out, out brief candle!

Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player Who struts and frets his hour upon the stage.

And then is heard no more - it is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury Signifying nothing!

Marketing freedom train on track to boost research and innovation: Ritz Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced last Tuesday that a new producer checkoff will be set up to support

vital research, market development and technical assistance for the Western Canadian grain industry.

The draft regulations, to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, this week, will name the Alberta Barley

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Commission as the administrator of the new checkoff.

“With the global economy still very fragile, strengthening Canada’s economy continues to be our government’s primary concern,” said Ritz. “The checkoff will help the Western grain industry to grow, increase profitability at the farm gate, and create a bright future for the Canadian economy.”

The Alberta Barley Commission was proposed as the prescribed agency after much consultation with the industry. The Commission was best prepared to take on the role of administrator, having successfully administered the Alberta barley checkoff since 1991.

These regulations are scheduled to be in place for August 1, 2012, the start of the new crop year. The government

intends for Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF), the Canadian International Grains Institute, and the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre to continue to receive the same level of funding they received through the previous arrangement.

As outlined in the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act, the proposed checkoff funds can be used for: research activities into new and improved grain varieties; the promotion of the marketing and use of grain grown in Canada; and technical assistance relating to the use of grain grown in Canada.

The checkoff will remain voluntary and will be in place for the upcoming harvest. The checkoff will be done at point of sale and will appear as a deduction on producers’ cash purchase tickets when they deliver grain. This will be done

in a manner that is fully transparent so that farmers can see the full amount of their support to grain research. It will not however apply to imports, producerto-producer sales, and feed and exports not delivered through licensed facilities.

The proposed checkoff regulations will be available once published in print in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on May 26, 2012. The current checkoff for the WGRF funding will continue for the 2011-12 crop year.

The Government of Canada’s top priority is the economy, and the agriculture industry plays an important role in creating jobs and keeping the economy strong. Canada is the world’s fifth-largest exporter of agriculture and food products, with last year’s exports hitting an all-time high of more than $40 billion.

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South Saskatchewan Rivers nominated as Canadian Heritage River The Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, and Saskatchewan Minister of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport, the Honourable Bill Hutchinson, announced the official nomination of the South Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Rivers in Saskatchewan as a candidate Canadian Heritage River.

“I’m pleased to recognize the rich cultural history of the South Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Rivers by approving their nomination to the Cana-

dian Heritage River System,” said Kent, May 18.

“This nomination is a testament to the hard work of community groups, Métis, First Nations, and the provincial and federal government joining together to celebrate and conserve Canada’s river heritage.”

The South Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Rivers can now be considered for full designation in the Canadian Heritage River System. The nomination includes the entire 1,052 kilometre section of the South Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Rivers in Saskatchewan.

“The acceptance of the South Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Rivers as candidate Canadian Heritage Rivers is an exciting development for Saskatchewan,” said Minister Hutchinson.

“Receiving this designation would ensure that the importance of these rivers is preserved, putting into place a plan for protecting their unique qualities and cultural history for future generations.”

The cultural history of the two rivers dates back over 10,000 years, when they were a major trade and travel routes

for aboriginal peoples and the transportation of furs to European traders.

They later became gateways for Canada’s most famous explorers as they searched for a passage to the Western Sea; including Henry Kelsey, Alexander Mackenzie, David Thompson, and John Franklin.

The South Saskatchewan River was also the focal point for the Northwest Resistance of 1885, and includes national historic sites like Batoche, which remains sacred for the Métis people.

“Partners for the Saskatchewan River Basin was pleased to support the

Saskatchewan sets a record for retail sales in March Saskatchewan has set another economic record with $1.4 billion in retail sales in March which is the province’s highest total ever for that month, according to Statistics Canada.

Retail sales in March 2012 grew by 5.9 per cent when compared to March 2011.

“Saskatchewan cash registers were busier than ever before in the month of March,” Enterprise Minister Jeremy Harrison said, Wednesday.

“People in Saskatchewan feel confident about their jobs and the province’s economy and we see the results with a recordsetting retail sector.”

The 5.9 per cent retail sales growth during March 2012 over the previous year outpaces the

Canadian average of 4.1 per cent. Saskatchewan’s retail sales growth of 0.7 per cent from February to March nearly doubled the nation’s overall retail

sales growth of 0.4 per cent.

“Balanced budgets, competitive taxes and key infrastructure investments are all creating

tremendous confidence in Saskatchewan’s economy and that optimism is registering in strong retail sales growth,” Harrison said.

work of the nomination of the South and Saskatchewan Rivers as Heritage Rivers,” said Susan Lamb, Chief Executive Officer, Meewasin Valley Authority. “The events that occurred along these riverbanks changed the face of this nation forever. The rivers’ diverse human heritage and rich natural history make for a place that has attracted the many peoples who frequent its banks for generations.”

Under the federal leadership of Parks Canada, the Canadian Heritage Rivers System is a joint federalprovincial-territorial initiative that gives national recognition to Canadian rivers of extraordinary natural, cultural and recreational significance. It promotes, conserves and enhances Canada’s river heritage, and ensures that Canada’s leading rivers are managed in a sustainable manner.

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May 22, 2012 Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jim Vancha P.Ag. as Customer Service Manager for the proposed high throughput terminal west of Biggar, SK. The elevator is intended to provide grain marketing and handling services, agronomic advice and inputs as well as other services including condominium storage.

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Pending the start of construction P&H will open an ofÀce in Biggar at 220 Main Street.

Jim can be reached at the ofÀce @ (306) 948-1990, cell @ (306) 948-4393 or by email at jvancha@parheim.com.

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Agriculture Computers tech doesn’t stop at the farm gate

by Calvin Daniels There is something interesting taking place in farming that most people not directly involved in the industry probably appreciate, and that is the increasing use of computer technology.

You can be driving down any grid road on the Canadian Prairies and see a tractor in the field, and from the car seat they do not look all that different from a tractor a quarter century ago, except their sheer size.

But climb inside the cab of a new tractor and you quickly recognize the level of technology which farmers now utilize.

It’s the same when looking at a combine, or sprayer, as well.

Equipment today is highly computerized, with monitors for everything, and the information the monitors compile give farmers insights into what they are doing in the field which previous farmers could not dream of knowing.

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The ability to know exactly what is happening as the wheel turns across the field, and it also offers farmers knowledge to maximize exactly what they are doing that day.

P e r h a p s the area the public should be aware of is the way global positioning technology is creating precision farming in terms of laying down both fertilizer and crop protection products.

By preventing pass overlaps, and adjusting application rates to areas of the field farmers optimize their investment, but the environment has to benefit too.

There is nothing to be gained by fertilizer that is not utilized by a crop so it may leech to groundwater.

There is also nothing to be gained by doubling application of herbicides.

The technology available to farmers is allowing them to be ‘greener’ in terms of

what their impact on the environment is.

And things are going to get better.

It is not so much science fiction as when the technology arrives at the farm gate that farm sprayers will have the technology to recognize individual plants in a field and apply spray to those and not the entire green canopy.

Once such technology is purchased it will have an obvious pay back by reducing total product applied.

You could see the same plant recognition technology being ideal for in-field application of foliar supplement, which would go direct to plants and nothing else.

Farmers are already seeing that benefit on the fertilizer application side of things. They are able to overlay soil test results from across a large field and the computers adjust application rates to specific areas within a field. For example

the added nutrient requirements on the top of a hill will not be the same as in a fields low spots, nor will they be the same in a lighter area which may be more saline.

The advantages of precision farming will include precise placement of seeds in the future as well. Large seed plants such as corn have been the main focus of the development of seeding systems which metre out seeds precisely to ensure the optimum number of seeds in a row.

Over time that same technology is moving to be used in small seed crops such as canola.

The monitors maximize seeding rates, reducing seed costs, and helping the crop maximize production based on plants per square foot.

The equipment may look similar to that of a quarter century ago, the technology of computer monitors is fundamentally changing how crops are planted, cared for and harvested.

Certainly precision farming is at the heart of operations today, and will only become more refined moving forward.

Seeding hits halfway mark for province Sixty-four per cent of the 2012 crop has been seeded, according

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to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report, for the period May 15 to 21.

The five-year (20072011) average for this time of year is approximately 44 per cent seeded.

Seeding significantly advanced due to warm weather and dry field conditions over the period. Sixty-eight per cent of the crop is seeded in the southeast, 75 per cent in the southwest, 50 per cent in the eastcentral area, 65 per cent in the west central area, 66 per cent in the northeast and 67 per cent in the northwest.

The week’s precipitation

varied from trace amounts to well over an inch in southwestern regions. Topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as nine per cent surplus, 88 per cent adequate and three per cent short.

Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is eight per cent surplus, 87 per cent adequate and five per cent short.

Livestock water availability is adequate and pasture conditions were rated as 26 per cent excellent, 64 per cent good, nine per cent fair and one per cent poor.

Farmers are busy seeding, controlling weeds and moving cattle to pasture.

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Harper gov’t invests in green agriculture research Canadian farmers will have the opportunity to increase their profits while mitigating their impact on the environment with the support of the government.

Member of Parliament Laurie Hawn (Edmonton-Centre), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced an investment of nearly $600,000 to the University of Alberta to study greenhouse gas mitigation in agroforestry systems, May 23.

“Our government’s top priority remains creating jobs and long-term economic prosperity for all Canadians,” said MP Hawn. “This investment reinforces our government’s commitment to providing farmers with tools and knowledge to maximize returns from their land while ensuring the preservation of our environment.”

The University of Alberta will use the investment to measure the amount of carbon that can be stored and the amount of greenhouse gas reduced with the use of agroforestry systems. Agroforestry provides opportunities to integrate productivity and profitability with environmental stewardship. Results of this re-

search may lead to new diversified farm income and new employment opportunities through the development of biobased products. These may include renewable bio-energy products (biomass), pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.

“Environmental research is a strength and a priority at the University of Alberta,” said Dr. Lorne Babiuk, VicePresident (Research).

“Our researchers are conducting innovative research that is providing solutions to some of the most pressing issues the world faces today, including environmental issues.

It is very gratifying for us to receive strong support on this project from the federal government as we continue to partner in ways that improve the quality of life for all Canadians.”

“This project will enhance the understanding and accessibility of beneficial management practices (BMPs) that can be adopted by farmers to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in Canada,” said Dr. Scott Chang, professor and researcher, University of Alberta.

“If the beneficial roles of agroforestry systems are demonstrated, opportuni-

ties exist to tie the BMPs to economic gains for producers, for example, through payments for carbon offsets.”

This project is supported through the Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Program (AGGP), a five-year, $27-million initiative that focuses on the development of on-farm greenhouse gas mitigation technologies.

The AGGP will provide

funding to various partners across Canada to investigate innovative mechanisms, tools, and approaches that provide real solutions for the agriculture sector.

The AGGP is Canada’s initial contribution to the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases, an international network of more than 30 member countries that coor-

dinates and increases agricultural research on greenhouse gas mitigation and makes new mitigation technologies and beneficial management

practices available to farmers.

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Sports & Recreation BCS200 and St Gabriel Track and Field

Benson Garchinski clears a hurdle.

On Thursday, May 17 we took 25 athletes to Rosetown to participate in the Central Sectional Meet.

The day was a bit windy and cold but the rain stayed away. All the athletes worked really hard and did extremely well. Almost everyone is moving on to Districts in Saskatoon May 25 and 26 at Griffiths Stadium.

Here are the results of those moving on: • Ashley Heather 3rd in 100m, 3rd in 200m, and 3rd in 80m Hurdles.

• Tiara Keith 1st in 400m, 1st in 800m, 1st in Liam Mair leads teammate Liam 1,500m, and qualified for Boyle. the 3,000m.

• Jaeda Hoppe 2nd in 400m, 2nd in 800m, 2nd in 80m

Junel Villanueva, Landen Boisvert, Jesse Garchinski, Griffiin Lehnert and Emmett Keith (left to right)

try to keep warm. (Photos for The Independent by Rick

hurdles, and 2nd in Long Jump.

• Jenna Boisvert 1st in 400m, 1st in 1500m, and qualified for the 3,000m.

• Sierra Larlham 1st in Shot Put and 1st in Discus Throw.

• Carlyn Brandt 3rd in 100m and 2nd in 200m.

• Bailey Seidl 2nd in 1,500m and qualified for the 3000m.

• Edyn Keith 1st in 800m, 1st in 1,500m, 2nd in High Jump and qualified for the 3,000m.

in Triple Jump.

• Liam Mair 2nd in 400m, 1st in 800m, 2nd in 1,500m and qualified for the 3,000m.

• Liam Boyle 4th in the 400m, 2nd in 800m, 1st in 1500m and qualified for the 3000m.

• Nicholas Garchinski 1st in 100m, 1st in 200m, 2nd in 400m, 2nd in 800m.

• Shawn Howard 2nd in 200m, 1st in 400m, 1st in the 800m, and 1st in High Jump.

• Dylan Haynes moves on in the Quadathlon competing in the 100m, 800m, Long Jump and Shot Put. • Danton Hollman 1st in Javelin.

• Mitch Lehnert also competed in the Javelin, Long Jump, and Triple Jump.

The coaches are proud of the accomplishments of all the athletes and wish them luck on the 25th and 26th.

Town & Country Queens Jenna Boisvert M y n a m e i s Je n n a Boisvert I am currently a Grade 11 student at BCS2000. I have lived on a farm outside of Biggar all my life. My extra curricular activities are track and field, cross country, volleyball, 4-H and horseback riding. I have been a member of Monarch 4-H for 6 years in projects light horse and beef. My future plan includes a career in environmental sciences.

Best of luck to the fellow queen contestants! See you at the Biggar Town and Country Fair!

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Dylan Haynes gets air, looking downrange for a landing.

• Emmett Keith 2nd in 400m, 1st in 800m, 1st in 1,500m.

• Benson Garchinski 1st in 80m hurdles, 2nd in Triple Jump.

• Junel Villanueva 4th in Long Jump, 4th in 200m.

• Jesse Garchinski 4th in 100m, 2nd in 200m, 1st in 400m.

• Landen Boisvert 3rd in 200m.

• Griffin Lehnert 3rd in 400m.

• Liam Hammond 4th

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Sara Taylor Hello my name is Sara Taylor. I am 16 years old.

I currently am going to BCS 2000 and I am in Grade 11. I love to play with my boston terrier/ pug, I also work at Super A Foods and in my spare time I help with chickens and cows on my farm.

After highschool I plan on going into college and taking the practical nursing course. I wish all the other contestants good luck.

Larysa deBussac I’m Larysa deBussac and I am in Grade 11. I live on a farm with my parents just outside of Biggar. I love hanging out with my friends, playing on the piano, being outside, and working with farm animals. I am not 100 per cent sure what I would like to do in the future but I’m definitely interested in working in the health field. I wish the other contestants best of luck and hope to see you at the fair!

Tayler McCarty Hello, my name is Tayler McCarty. I was born and raised in Biggar and I am proud to call it my home. I am currently in Grade 12 at Biggar Central School 2000, and this year I have concentrated greatly on my studying because my goal is to become a Registered Nurse.

I enjoy riding my horse Daphne, doing anything that involves music, and getting good grades. After I graduate I will be moving to Saskatoon to attend SIAST and broaden my horizons. I would like to wish Jenna, Sarah, and Larysa the best of luck and I hope everyone has a great summer!

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planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting

by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent Seems at this time of year, we have so much to do!

Spring cleaning in the house and in the garden!

It was the Victoria Day weekend last week, and I did what most people were doing. I rototilled (the feeling in my left arm is returning) and planted the vegetable garden, well, most of it.

I had to just rototill my herb bed under. It was a little like a graveyard out there. My sage, lemon balm and oregano bit the dust! The parsley did not come back either.

The only thing that lived, and thrived were the chives! This is a good thing, I clip chives, freeze them in containers and I have chives all winter long for omelets, soups, stews, butters et cetera.

After the rain started, I spent some time spring cleaning in the house. I cleared out my herb and spice drawer. By the way, herbs are herbaceousleaves. Spices are from woody bark and nuts, et cetera. Herbs are like sage, thyme, basil; spices are cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice . . . a very big difference in taste and qualities.

I chucked most of my bottled herbs and spices.

If they had been in the drawer since last spring, when I last cleared it out, they were gone! I just want to use fresh, still full of flavour, accents to my cooking and baking!

So, I now have no sage (Salvia officinalis), either in my drawer, or in my garden! And I love sage in so many recipes . . . chicken stuffing, a quick pasta sauce of olive oil, garlic and fresh sage infused together with some parmesan, flavouring corn muffins, oven fried breaded chicken, roasted vegetables, it is delicious.

Using fresh, or fresh dried is no comparison to the powdery, ground stuff in the jars that I used for years, thinking I really didn’t like sage all that much! Fresh is a completely different taste!

Sage has been used for centuries not only to flavour foods, but as a medicine. Many,

many ailments have been treated with sage infusions or tinctures, but mainly it is known to strengthen the nervous system, improving memory, and sharpening the senses. I wonder if these qualities are the root of the term “sage advice”?

I was shocked to see it had died over the winter.

I have grown it in many gardens, sometimes it has got so big over the years, I have had to divide it and share with friends. I guess, Saskatchewan winters are just that much longer, or it was too cold, for too long before the blanket of snow came to

preserve the perennial herbs in our garden.

There are several cultivars of sage out there now. I usually just stick to the officinalis, plain old garden sage. I like the way it tastes and looks in the garden. It has very attractive blue flowers on a tall spike, and the bees flock to it!

I bought a new plant in town, and will have it in the ground as soon as possible. Whilst researching for this article I discovered that sage is prone to fungi . . . they just do not like to be overly moist. So, planting them near other herbs that like it more moist, like the lemon balm, is

not recommended. Best planted in a sunny, welldrained area, in company with thyme would be an excellent idea, but do not crowd the sage! It needs the room and no close company to keep well ventilated to avoid those fungi!

Sage folklore is very interesting, and I am a little concerned, let me tell you! Sage folklore tells us that the wife will rule the household when sage grows well in the garden. It also tells me that sage will grow well or fail depending on whether the household’s business prospers or fails! Is there something going on that I am completely oblivious to; pshaw, that’s just old wives tales, right!?

Sage symbolizes domestic virtue, wisdom, skill, esteem, long life, good health, mitigates grief and increases psychic power.

I had better put that sage plant in the ground soon!!

Sage (Salvia officinalis), has beautiful blue/purple flowers, so even if you don’t like the flavour of sage in your food, in the flower border it is very attractive!

(Photos from wikipedia.com)

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Cheddar and Sage Skillet Cornbread (from Best Ever Recipes)

Servings: 8-12 • 1-3/4 cups (425 mL) medium-grind cornmeal • 2/3 cup (150 mL) multigrain flour • 1 tbsp (15 mL) granulated sugar • 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt • 2 eggs • 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) milk • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded old cheddar cheese • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh sage (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried) • 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter Place butter in 10-inch (25 cm) ovenproof cast-iron skillet. Heat in centre of 450°F (230°C) oven until smoking, about six minutes.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In separate bowl, beat eggs until foamy; whisk in milk. Pour over cornmeal mixture. Add half of the cheese and the sage; stir just until combined.

Scrape batter into hot pan; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake until golden and firm to the touch, about 25 minutes. Let cool in pan on rack for five minutes.

If desired, invert onto rack; invert top side up. Eat while still hot or let cool. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or wrap in plastic wrap and freeze in airtight container for up to two weeks.)

Serve with chili con carne, beef stew, or with a hearty bean soup, also flavoured with a little sage, mmmm good!

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MONDAY, May 28, 2012

Perdue School

Graduating Class of 2012 Saturday, June 9

Kalynn Bell

Benson Buettner

Kiersten Hobbs

Logan Urick

Dylan Desrosiers

Tiffany Konotopetz

Madison McAvoy

Jonathan Fenrich

Travis Elliot

Kalen Smith

Kelsey Tweddle

Graduation is a time to celebrate your achievements, prepare for a future of opportunities and embrace a world of inÅnite possibilities.

Congratulations to all the graduates!

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We applaud our graduates on their accomplishment.

May this be the Àrst of many celebrations of success in the years to come.

Sabrina Dearing

Derek Ochs

Joshua Sittler

Kelsey Ferguson

Dustin Garrett

Collette Schwebius

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Landis Credit Union • 658-2152

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Surgical Initiative continues to tackle wait times Year Two report shows improvements across surgical system

Saskatchewan patients are benefiting from improved access to surgery and new processes and safety practices, according to a new report released Tuesday.

The Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative (SkSI) Year Two Progress report shows steady progress in improving patient experiences and reducing surgical wait times.

Provincially, 97 per cent of surgeries in Saskatchewan were completed within the SkSI’s Year Two target of 12 months.

Seven of the 10 health regions that provide surgeries succeeded in reaching the target for 100 per cent of surgeries they provide. The two tertiary health regions, Saskatoon and Regina Qu’Appelle, provided 95 per cent of surgeries within one year.

Surgical data updated to March 31, 2012 shows that since 2007, there has been a 91 per cent drop in the number of patients waiting more than 18 months for surgery, and a 82 per cent decrease in the number waiting longer than 12 months. The number waiting over six months and over three months have dropped 58 per cent and 41 per cent respectively.

“We’re proud of the progress made so far on our ambitious but attainable goal of providing sooner, safer, smarter care for patients,” Health Minister Don McMorris said. “I thank all of our health system partners for their support and encourage them to maintain the momentum that’s building. Their efforts are resulting in better care

for patients and a more sustainable, efficient and patient-centred surgical system.”

“We know that to be successful, we have to work on all aspects of surgical care - the ‘safer’ and ‘smarter’ initiatives as well as providing surgeries sooner,” Surgical Initiative physician leader Dr. Peter Barrett said.

“We’re listening to what patients are telling us, and the result is projects like streamlined patient pathways to standardize care, medication reconciliation and surgical safety checklists, all of which will make a tremendous difference to patient care.”

Among the projects and improvements championed by the Surgical Initiative are: • an online specialist directory to help family physicians and patients choose a surgeon; • patient “pathways” that streamline care for patients with hip, knee or spine problems and those who have prostate cancer or uro-gynecological problems; • use of a surgical safety checklist in all Saskatchewan hospital operating rooms; • faster access to selected day surgeries and CT services through third party providers; • quality improvement and safety initiatives; • training of additional operating room nurses; • pooling of specialist referrals so new patients can choose the next available specialist; • a surgical information system in hospitals that coordinates and automates supply management and scheduling of staff and operating rooms; and

• improved home care and postoperative rehabilitation services.

“Two years into this ambitious initiative we are really seeing results from all the hard work that our dedicated Saskatoon Health Region team has put into the Surgical Initiative projects,” Saskatoon Regional Health Authority Chair Jim Rhode said. “Their commitment to a patientfirst focus has meant an improved health care experience for all the surgical patients in our care.”

“As a patient advocate involved in the Surgical Initiative, I am encouraged by the progress we’ve made reducing wait times and improving the patient experience,” SkSI patient advisor Dan Stroman said. “Patients are working with health system leaders to accom-

plish something no other jurisdiction in Canada has been able to do, in a way that gives patients the care and attention they deserve.”

Ninety-nine per cent of all surgeries in Saskatchewan are currently completed within 18 months, 97 per cent within 12 months, 88 per cent within six months and 77 per cent within three months.

About 21,500 patients are waiting for surgery in the province, a reduction of more than 6,000 in the past two years.

The province’s 2012-13 budget includes $60.5

million in funding for the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative. It will enable health regions to complete more than 4,000 additional surgeries this year and advance projects that improve patient care.

By 2014, the Surgical Initiative’s goal is to pro-

vide all patients with the opportunity to have surgery within three months, while improving the experience of surgical patients. By the end of 2012-13, the target is to reduce all surgical wait times to less than six months.

DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIEDS 5:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY Heartland Health Region CelebratesȱJuneȱasȱȱ

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ThankȱyouȱtoȱallȱHeartlandȱHealthȱRegionȱStaff,ȱPhysiciansȱ andȱPreceptorsȱforȱyourȱongoingȱcommitmentȱandȱdedicationȱtoȱtheȱprovisionȱ ofȱhealthȱcareȱservices.ȱȱȱYouȱareȱourȱNUMBERȱONEȱRESOURCE.ȱȱTheȱ successesȱofȱtheȱHealthȱRegionȱareȱdirectlyȱattributableȱtoȱyouȱ–ȱtoȱyourȱ competence,ȱyourȱcaring,ȱandȱtoȱyourȱtirelessȱcommitmentȱtoȱprovidingȱsafe,ȱ qualityȱcareȱtoȱtheȱresidentsȱlivingȱinȱHeartland.ȱȱTHANKȱYOUȱforȱallȱyourȱ hardȱwork,ȱtimeȱandȱtalents.ȱȱAlso,ȱtoȱallȱofȱyouȱreceivingȱyearsȱofȱserviceȱ awardsȱweȱcongratulateȱyouȱandȱthankȱyouȱforȱyourȱdedicatedȱservice.ȱȱȱ ȱ

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MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012

Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (17 May, 2012) While other provinces and countries struggle with huge deficits and growing debt, Saskatchewan is a different story.

Our budget is balanced, there are thousands of new jobs and our population is at a record high and continues to grow. More people than ever before are choosing Saskatchewan as the place they want to live, work and raise their families.

We call this the Saskatchewan Advantage. It was created by your hard work and we took action during the spring session of the Legislature to protect that advantage.

The highlight of the spring session was the introduction and passage of Canada’s only balanced provincial budget. The 2012-13 Keeping the Saskatchewan Advantage budget is balanced on both a general revenue and summary financial basis, invests a further $70 million into the Growth and Financial Security Fund, posts a small surplus and contained sustainable spending that allowed us to keep most of the promises we made during the 2011 election, including: • Introducing a new “Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship” that will provide up to $2,000 over four years to new high school graduates to reduce the

cost of post-secondary education in Saskatchewan; • Expanding the Active Families Benefit and the PST exemption on clothing to include all children under 18; • 500 new childcare spaces; • A new $10,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers; • Launching the STARS emergency medical helicopter service; • Forgiving up to $120,000 in student loans for new doctors and up to $20,000 for new nurses and nurse practitioners who practice in rural and remote communities; • Increasing benefits under the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) program by

$2,760 a year for couples and $2,400 a year for individuals; • Increasing the Seniors Income Plan (SIP) benefit by $600 a year; and • Providing the first year of the government’s fouryear commitment of $2.2 billion to repair and maintain Saskatchewan highways.

This balanced budget is a key part of keeping the Saskatchewan Advantage created by your hard work. Over the last year, Saskatchewan employers have created more than 13,000 new jobs, our population is growing at its fastest pace in 60 years and many economic forecasters are predicting we will lead the country in

economic growth both this year and next.

So what’s next?

As spring turns to summer and the spring session of the legislature comes to an end, the Premier has given MLAs do between now and the fall.

He has charged the 49 men and women you elected to represent you on November 7, 2011, with an important task: go into our communities and consult with the public, stakeholders and elected bodies on how they would like to see how our province grow. Long-term planning is key – together we will continue to build a strong province.

Maintaining long-term growth and the benefits

that come from that growth is important to realizing your Saskatchewan Party’s vision of a debt-free province with a population of more than 1.1 million people. That’s where you come in. We know where we want to go – we need you to tell us how to get there.

In the coming weeks, MLAs will reach out to constituents to start the “information-gathering” process. What we hear from you will form the strong foundation on which we will build Saskatchewan’s future - together. We will keep the Saskatchewan Advantage – and keep our province moving forward.

Ministry of Environment launches public consultations on proposed new wildfire act

Randy Weekes

The Ministry of Environment will be hosting a series of open meetings seeking public input on proposed new legislation called “The Wildfire Act” to replace The Prairie and Forest Fires Act, 1982, one of the oldest pieces of fire legislation in Canada, which has not kept pace with current wildfire practices.

The new legislation promotes the government goals of sustainable economic growth and ensuring public safety in the following

areas: • Increases efficiency and reduction of administrative requirements; • Places responsibility, appropriately shared by government with individuals, stakeholders or other jurisdictions; • Enhances protection for public safety and the environment; • Clarifies responsibility for wildfire administration and suppression within municipal jurisdictions; • Enhances prevention

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Tobacco Cessation You have heard about the harms of tobacco: the increased risk of heart disease, some cancers and respiratory problems. This could be from smoking cigarettes, spit tobacco and even second hand smoke.

There is no safe form of tobacco. Knowing the harms and being able to quit are two very different things.

There are many aids available to help you quit. If you use tobacco and are thinking about quitting, talk to your doctor and pharmacist about which aid could work best for you.

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 1-866-268-9139 Monday to Friday 8:00 am—4:30 pm

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initiatives within wildland urban interface areas; and • Administers industrial and commercial operations under a results based regulatory framework.

The ministry began consultations within government in March 2012 and is now embarking on extensive public consultation meetings during the months of May and June with stakeholders, First Nations and Métis people, industry, municipalities, communities and the public in general.

“The Ministry of Environment is moving forward to address long-needed changes to the current legislation,” Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said, Tuesday. “I encourage the public

and stakeholders to actively participate in the review process and work with the province to develop new and modernized legislation.”

Public meeting are not being scheduled during peak wildfire season. Consultations with northern communities will resume in September.

Discussion papers highlighting key changes within the Act and information on the Provincial Wildfire program are available on the Ministry of Environments Web site at environment. gov.sk.ca.

Comments and questions can be directed to Del Phillips at del.phillips@gov.sk.ca or 306-953-3473.

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MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012

Asquith News

Asquith Town Council news

Neil Millard 329-4235 The Delisle Bruins Midget hockey teams defeated the Rosetown team in Provincials.

Congratulations Bruins on a job well done! And also to our local, Brody Millard.

Wasn’t Victoria Day a beautiful day! I planted three rows of potatoes and cut some of the lawn.

It felt like we were in the month of July.

The witty and wise Yogi Berra was born Lawrence Peter Berra in Saint Louis in 1925. He picked up the nickname “Yogi” from a young friend who thought he walked like a Hindu Snake Charmer he had seen in a movie. For a wild-swinging batter he was notoriously hard to

strike out. He was on winning World Series teams a record of 10 times. In 1972 he was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Tip of The Day: Try to help someone in some way every day!

A little bit more of baseball: My son Robert was in New York for a meeting and brought me a Derek Jeter bobble head and five New York Yankee pens ( I will have to pack that so it doesn’t break!).

My son and family in Burnaby, British Columbia want me to come out and visit them so, I will be away for a few weeks. Take care out there!

Deadline for Classifieds is Wednesday 5:00 p.m.

Asquith Town Council held its regular council meeting on May 8.

A request to surrounding Rural Municipalities to possibly cost share in holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day resulted in the RM of Eagle Creek No. 376 and the RM of Vanscoy No. 345 declining to participate and the RM of Corman Park No. 344 agreeing to contribute $1,900 towards a collection day. As the cost is too prohibitive for two municipalities to hold one, the idea has been abandoned.

VCM Construction will be finishing the ground work around the new water plant, and gravelling the alley behind the plant.

The Asquith Volunteer Fire Department welcomed two new members into their fold, Rob Hegedus and Ron Hyggen.

The Fire Department has been busy attending grass fires, as well as doing controlled burns to negate fire hazards from tall, dead grass. A reminder goes out to all in the community that controlled burns on acreages and farms need to be reported by phoning

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Some green ash boulevard trees have been planted around Town, and along the perimeter of the newest part of the Asquith Cemetery. The Asquith Co-operative Association paid for 10 of the trees at the cemetery and assisted with the planting of all of the trees out there. What a fantastic, communityminded group!

Councillor Sawicki attended the semi-annual meeting of the Wheatland Regional Library. She reported that those wishing to download electronic books for their Kindles or Kobos can do so using their Wheatland Regional Library card.

The annual report was presented to Council.

Charles Chappell was awarded the contract for Sports Grounds Maintenance.

The Town of Asquith has proclaimed June to be Recreation & Parks Month. Get out to enjoy playing baseball or soccer at our sports grounds.

Take a stroll thru Burwell Park and peruse the Wall of Memory - if you want, it isn’t too late to get your

family’s name on the Wall!

The Town will be sponsoring Crime Stoppers for $200, and the Town will be renewing its membership with the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority.

NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 1-2010, known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT The proposed bylaw will allow for revised minimum (5 acres) and maximum (none) site regulations for a country residence located in the A-Agricultural District.

REASON The reason for the amendment is to provide for larger size acreage development.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw(s) at the ofÀce of the Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at 706 Ave. L, Perdue, Saskatchewan to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw(s). Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing (or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal ofÀce before the hearing.)

Issued at the Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 this 16th day of May, 2012.

Allan Kirzinger, Administrator

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MEMORIAMS

Georgina Francis LOUKOTA

In memory of a dear mother, grandmother, and a greatgrandmother, Georgina Francis, who passed away May 31, 2009 “Death means leaving behind the winter of doubt and stepping into the song, the colour, the fragrance of eternity, never again to be tired or hurt or old.”

Lovingly remembered by…

Linda and Don Baldwin; Judy and Gerald Miller, Charlene and Karl; Heather and Bryan Ens, Gavin, Leodegan and Kai.

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MEMORIAMS

Dennis Irven

Deep in our hearts you are fondly remembered, Sweet, happy memories cling ‘round your name; True hearts that loved you with deepest affection Always will love you in death the same.”

Lovingly remembered by Marg; Tammy, Neil and families

CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to the Perdue Fire Department for their prompt and fast response and to the guys from the golf course for their help with the power pole ¿re in our yard. Special thanks to Jarrod for notifying us of the ¿re early that morning.

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OBITUARIES Nina T. Carter February 24, 1919 May 17, 2012 It is with sadness that the family announces that the death of Nina Carter occurred on Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Calgary, Alta. A full obituary notice will be carried in a future edition of this newspaper.

Condolences may be sent to mail@saskatoonfuneralhome. com Arrangements have been entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home.

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in June: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican Church except for June 3 when we will join the Ecumenical Service at The Majestic Theatre. Services on the 10, 17 and 24 will be held at 10:30 a.m. with a Potluck picnic on the church ground after service on the 17th. Everyone is welcome. For more information or pastoral services, phone Rev. Mark Kleiner at 306-951-7122.

48/10tfn MONDAY, MAY 28: Music Under the Maples. Come and join the students and friends of Peggy L’Hoir and Lauren Epp at Third Avenue Park, 7 p.m., Bring your own lawn chair. Silver collection.

21c2 THURSDAY, MAY 31: Vegetarian Dinner Club at Biggar New Horizons, 6 p.m., $5/person.

Contact Fran @ 306-237-4429 (h) or Wednesday/Thursday @ 306-948-2446 (w). Everyone welcome.

20p3 JUNE 1, 2 and 3: Biggar Town & Country Fair Days… ¿reworks, parade, pancake breakfasts, interdenominational church service, BBQs, crowning of queen, face painting, and a whole lot more!!!

20c3 FRIDAY, JUNE 1: Tea and Bake Sale at Diamond Lodge, 2 - 3:30 p.m. All proceeds to resident activity fund. Thank you for your support.

20c3 FRIDAY, JUNE 1: BBQ at Shop Easy Foods parking lot, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Hamburgers, $3.00 ($3.50 with cheese; $4.00 deluxe); Cold drinks, $1.00. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Community Outreach Projects for the Biggar Central School Hot Lunch program and Diamond Lodge Building Fund.

22p1 SATURDAY, JUNE 2: 2 p.m., Adjudication and Open House in the Credit Union Gallery at the Biggar Museum. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome!

20c3 SATURDAY, JUNE 2: 7:30 9:30 a.m., Biggar Museum Town and Country Pancake Breakfast.

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Wii Rock/Dance Off at the old Presbyterian Church, (corner Main 4th E.) 1 p.m.

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COMING EVENTS SATURDAY, JUNE 2: Show & Shine fundraiser supporting Saskatoon Motorcycle Ride for Dad for prostate cancer research and awareness, 11 a.m - 4 p.m.

FREE burger and beverage with your donation. Located at Don and Mary Lee Sapsford’s farm, 20 km east of Biggar or 10 km west of Perdue on the south side of Hwy 14. All are welcome!

20c3 SATURDAY, JUNE 2: Leipzig Music Festival, 11 a.m - 11 p.m., tickets, $40 (at the gate, $45) available at Biggar Independent; Sunrise Wellness Spa, Unity; Wilkie Pharmacy or Leipzig Serenity Retreat, 6584767 or jhleipzig@sasktel.net Headliners are Brad Johner, Valdy & Garry Fjellgaard and Saskia & Darrel and many more.

Leipzig is located 40 min. west of Biggar, 25 min. south of Wilkie.

22c1 JUNE 2 - 23: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Biggar Arts Council Adjudicated Art Show in The Credit Union Gallery at the Biggar Museum, 105 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar.

22c3 MONDAY, JUNE 4: “History, Bene¿ts, and Future of Unions in Saskatchewan”, with Keynote Speaker Larry Hubich, President, SK Federation of Labour. Question and Answer period following presentation, 7:00 p.m. at the Biggar New Horizons Center. Free Admission. Everyone welcome!

For further information contact Ken Crush at 306-283-4203 or Glenn Wright at 306-493-3023.

20p3 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6: Leney Cemetery CLEANUP, 8 a.m. and the Annual Meeting to follow.

Many hands make for a lot less work for everyone! Please attend.

21c3 TUESDAYS: Farmer’s Market starting JUNE 19 at MacPherson Hall, 3 - 5 p.m.

21p4 TUESDAY, JUNE 12: Archeological Tour and Public Caravan at the Biggar Museum.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. School Tours; 3 - 5 p.m., Public Tours. Free handson crafts and activities and much more. Learn ancient skills.

All ages welcome.

22c3 TUESDAY, JUNE 12: 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Caravan Days Burger OR Hot Dog & Pie Lunch at Biggar Museum. Everyone welcome.

22c3 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20: Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Midwest REDA Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons.

22c3 JUNE 30: Biggar & District Arts Council Season Tickets available. Early bird ends June 30. Reserved seating.

Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar.

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GARAGE SALES FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 5 - 8 p.m. and SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Biggar United Church Garage Sale and Bake Sale, 907 Quebec St., Biggar.

Drop items at church Thursday, 6 - 9 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. 12 noon. Use north basement entrance.

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Place a classified by phone

948-3344

or online

biggarindependent.ca

AUCTIONS COMPLETE DISPERSAL and Real Estate Auction: Battle River Asphalt Equipment.

Tools, machines, parts, shop.

Saturday, June 9, 9 a.m. Cut Knife, Saskatchewan. Scribner Auction 780-842-5666; www. scribnernet.com.

AUCTION SALE; Sunday, June 10, 2012 9:00am at 1008 Hwy 16 Bypass, North Battleford, SK., 2 Rings selling all day!

Ford 600 tractor c/w front end loader & 3 pt. hitch, 1998 Ford 150, limited edition, loaded, 1983 GMCClass C motorhome 32,000 orig. km. Large amount of “Unused” tools (original packaging), large selection of “Depression Glass”, JD 317 garden tractor c/w mower, rototillar & snowblower. Plus household, antiques & more.

Ivan White Auction Service ph: 306-445-5242. Details at www.globalauctionguide.com PL91045

ENGAGEMENT

Dean and Rita Tavanetz along with Terry and Patsy Valade are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their children,

Matthew Tavanetz and Lindsay Valade.

Wedding to take place September 2012 in Saskatoon, Sask.

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Korinetz/Tavanetz Dean and Rita Tavanetz along with Bruce and Janette Korinetz are pleased to announce the marriage of their children…

Charlotte Tavanetz to Jason Korinetz Wedding took place in Las Vegas, March 24, 2012

INVITATIONS Baby Shower SUNDAY, JUNE 3: 2 p.m., you are invited to a Baby shower for Reid, son of Kelly and Cheri Steeg at 409-7th Ave. West, Biggar. Cards in drugstore.

Everyone welcome.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 7: 7 p.m., you are invited to a Bridal Shower for Lindsey Barber, bride-elect of Ryan DeRoo, at the Westwinds Motor Hotel Centennial Room.

Cards in drugstores. Everyone welcome.

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INVITATIONS THURSDAY, JUNE 7: Come and Go Bridal Shower for Lindsay Silvernagle, 7 p.m. at the home of Jean Silvernagle, 234-3rd Ave. West.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 17: 2 p.m., you are invited to a Bridal Shower for Emilee Baird, bride-elect of Michael Smith (son of Darryl and Laura Smith) at Westwinds Motor Hotel Conference Room.

Cards in drugstore. Everyone welcome.

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DEADLINE • Wednesdays, 5 p.m.

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MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012

NOTICE

MISCELLANEOUS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Phyllis May Martin, late of Biggar, in the Province of Saskatchewan, Deceased.

All claims against the above Estate duly veriÀed

by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 27th day of June, 2012.

H. T. Hepting Law OfÀce Barrister & Solicitor Box 796 Unity, SK S0K 4L0 Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history!

For more information call 9483451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

7tfn This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith.

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. tfn Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements.

For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com. tfn

WANTED

LIVESTOCK

REAL ESTATE

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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Registered Black Angus Yearling bulls for Sale. Low birth weight, calving ease sired.

Haynes Angus, 948-2563 or Mark at 948-7621.

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Tim Hammond Realty Commercial Lot for Sale

by Tender. 125-1st Avenue West, Biggar. 50’x140’ corner lot. Tender closes 5:00 p.m.

Friday, June 8, 2012. View many more details at http://Lot. TimHammond.ca. Call 306-9485052 21c3 Two serviced lots, side by side in Biggar, 100’x140’, $79,900. Call 717-4681 (cell) 5tfn FOR SALE. WARMAN 55 PLUS ACTIVE ADULT LIFESTYLE Large Ground Level Townhomes 306 241 0123 www. diamondplace.ca

SEED & FEED H EATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed d & Grain 1-877-250-5252

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE, 2 year old: $1.49/each for a box of 100 ($149.). Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries.

Free shipping. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca.

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P R O V I N C E - W I CLASSIFIEDS. Reach 350,000 readers weekly. this newspaper NOW or 649.1405 for details.

D E over Call 306-

WANTED Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 658-2132 3tfn

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

For more information call:

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PERSONAL

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

HOUSES FOR SALE Happy Birthday!!!

RECREATION 1981 18 ft. Okanagan motor home; stove, fridge, heater, toilet and sink; table and benches convert to single bed; over the cab converts to king size bed; combination gas and propane; propane tanks certi¿ed May of 2008; 21,819kms; asking $3,500. Phone 948-5497 22p3 1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 948-7521.

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FOR RENT

SERVICES

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If YOU are…

• Moving • Expecting a Baby • Planning a Wedding • Anticipating Retirement Call WELCOME WAGON at 948-2563 - Lisa Haynes We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca

TENDER

423 - 4th Ave. West, Biggar…

1100 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 1 bath plus 1/2 bath off master bedroom upstairs, ¿nished basement with one bedroom and 3/4 bath.

Detached garage, Beautifully landscaped yard.

Contact Bob Foster, 948-7348, leave message 9tfn $99,900 PROMOTION ON 20’X 75’ select moduline Àoorplans. Sale ends June 1, 2012. Call Craig’s Home Sales at 1-855-380-2266; www. craigshomesales.com.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SEISMIC DRILLING EQUIPMENT for sale. Turnkey purchase opportunity could position you for entry into lucrative seismic drilling sector for reasonable investment.

Low impact equipment, support vehicles, extensive parts and drilling supply + available.

Contact Seller: seismic2012@ hotmail.ca for complete details.

LOST

LAND FOR RENT Quarter section pasture for rent, short or long term, prairie wool and sloughs, new ¿ve wire fence, dugout, RM Glenside, NE Biggar, 306-825-5169; 306-8215045 (cell).

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LOST: iPhone lost on May 9, somewhere on 200 block of Main Street. Reward offered.

Call 948-2524 20p3

HEALTH/ WELLNESS WAIST AWAY the summer days in a new bathing suit. Get your 1st 9 weeks for $99 Proven Results! Call Herbal Magic right NOW 1-800-854-5176.

WORK FROM YOUR CASTLE! Do you have 10 hrs a week?

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CAREER TRAINING

CAREER TRAINING

MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Weekly housecleaning services wanted immediately. Home is on a farm south of Biggar. If interested, please call 306-9482858.

22c1 The Biggar & District Family Centre is accepting applications for the position of… Pre-School Program Aid (three positions) from July 3 to August 17 from 1 - 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Must be energetic, enthusiastic; and First Aid and CPR are considered an asset. Closing date is Friday, June 15, 2012. Send resumes with three current references to: Georgina Heather, Box 667, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 22c3 Graham Contracting is looking for a Vac truck driver and an Equipment operator. Must have 1A license. E-mail resumes to grahamcontractingasquith@ gmail.com or call Colin @ 306230-4653.

20p3 Part-time student for work on acreage, now until September.

Must have driver’s license and vehicle. 948-2601 evening.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EllisDon seeks experienced Project Assistant/Coordinator for immediate and future opportunities in Western Saskatchewan. If you are dedicated, motivated and have high work ethics, please fax your resume to (306) 343-2025.

Requires an

Administrative Assistant for Hanover Junction (Biggar) Duties to include reception, data entry and general administrative duties.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN. Journeyman Automotive Service Technician required.

45 minutes North of Edmonton, Alberta. Busy Àat rate Chrysler dealership. Above average wages to commensurate with training level achieved. Chrysler experience an asset but not essential. 4th year apprentice considered. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager.

Phone 1-780-349-5566. Fax 1-780-349-6493 or email: dalem@brownschrysler.com

Please apply to: Parrish and Heimbecker Box 160 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Email: jvancha@parheim.com Fax: 306-948-1993 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Claude Resources Inc. is recruiting for: * 5 Heavy Duty Mechanics * 1 Tire Man * Senior Surveyor * Senior Geotechnical Engineer. Visit www.clauderesources.com for details.

Biggar and District Daycare requires an energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys cooking and preparing meals and snacks for children. As well as shopping on a budget.

Requirements: (if applicant does not have these requirements but are willing to get them once hired please apply) – Current CPR B and First Aid – Criminal Record Check – Safe Food Handling Course

We are expanding our service department and we are looking to hire for the following positions: Automotive Service Technician Service Advisor Tower Operator / Dispatcher We offer a top GM Dealership, great benefits, top wages, a motivating and prestigious work environment, a top customer satisfaction dealer and opportunity for advancement.

Apply by email to: Ben Quattrini Marketing Manager ben@sherwoodchev.com

550 Brand Road

S7J 5J3

Cook Position: Part-time employee (min. 30 hours/week)

Please send your applications: Attention: Tammy Desrosiers Biggar and District Daycare Inc. Box 128 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 TABER TIMES/Vauxhall Advance is seeking an editor to lead a three-person newsroom.

Candidate must be able to multitask, produce a quality newspaper and maintain online presence. Send covering letter and resume to: Coleen Campbell, Publisher. Email: ccampbell@abnewsgroup.com.

Deadline Thursday, May 31.

NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved.

Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect.

Challenge and Opportunity

Grain Buyer EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Child Care Worker Position: Full Time Employee Biggar and District Daycare requires an energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys working with children in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements: (if applicant does not have these requirements but are willing to get them once hired please apply) – Current CPR B and First Aid – Criminal Record Check – Early Childhood Education Level 1 or equivalency Please send your applications: Attention: Tammy Desrosiers Biggar and District Daycare Inc. Box 128 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 EXPERIENCED WINCH TRACTOR and Bed Truck Drivers for drilling, rig moving trucking company. Phone, fax, email or mail. Email: rigmove@ telus.net. Phone 780-842-6444.

Fax 780-842-6581. H & E Oil¿eld Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7.

P r e d m Tr a n s p o r t / 2 0 5 2 4 2 5 O n t a r i o Inc. now hiring long haul truck drivers; mountain driving experience, clean driving record; clean criminal record; Saskatoon and Regina location; Start 48,000/year + bene¿ts; 16 position Please fax resume:1877-670-8472

Louis Dreyfus is among the world’s leading commodity merchants, trading and transporting grain and oil seeds. Established in 1851, Louis Dreyfus ranks among the world’s most effective and reliable private corporations with approximately 34,000 employees in locations in 53 countries. Our international presence and our evolutionary history make Louis Dreyfus a unique career destination.

Louis Dreyfus Canada Ltd has an opening for a Grain Coordinator. In this position you will develop and maintain a customer base and producer relationships, procure grain, assist in grain deliveries in coordination with the Operations Manager, and monitor regional crop quality and quantity.

The ideal candidate should have an agricultural background with good communication and computer skills. Experience in agricultural sales and marketing or a University degree in agriculture or farming background would be an asset. In this position you will develop and maintain a customer base and producer relationship, assist in grain deliveries in coordination with Operations Manager, grade grain using CGC standards and monitor regional crop quality and quantity plus attend Producer meetings. Training is available for the successful candidate.

Grain Buyer positions are available at the following locations: Aberdeen, (SK), Wilkie, (SK) Glenavon,(SK), Lyalta,(AB) and Dawson Creek, BC. Positions are available in Western Canada for candidates with a farming background, agriculture experience or education. Please submit resume, identifying interest in other positions.

If you would like to work for a company that will always rise to meet new opportunities, Louis Dreyfus is the place for you. We offer competitive wages, health and retirement benefits. Submit resume with location preference specified to 333 11th Avenue SW, Suite 1400, Calgary, Alberta or e-mail:cal-hrcanada@ldcom.com fax: (403) 2054672, Attn: Shakila Mithani-Hirji. Louis Dreyfus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly supports workplace diversity.

SERVICE ADVISOR. Brown’s Chrysler Ltd. Westlock, Alberta is looking for an above average individual skilled in customer service. Duties to include: effective communication with customers, recommend scheduled maintenance and schedule work. Quali¿cations shall include: knowledge of vehicles and the automotive industry. Sales experience is considered an asset, strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight time constraints, computer literate and posses a valid drivers licence. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager.

Phone 1-780-349-5566. Fax 1-780349-6493 or email: dalem@ brownschrysler.com.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER for Two Hills Region.

Full employment description contact: Email: bradgara@telus. net. Phone 780-657-3512. Fax 780-657-2359. Submit resume

by June 15, 2012.

TH Vac Services, Kindersly, SK is now hiring drivers & swampers. Competitive wages, bene¿ts package, scheduled days off. Tickets an asset. Email resume to thvacs@sasktel.net or fax to 306.463.3219. Call Don or Tim @ 306.463.7720.

THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT on

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

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MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Parts Person Western Sales, a multi-location dealership, is looking for a Parts Person at their Biggar location to handle everyday customer needs. You will perform a variety of in-store customer service and stocking duties related to the receiving, sale, and delivery of parts.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work well in a fast paced, team environment. Candidate must have basic keyboard skills, parts and machinery knowledge and work well with a team. Experience is an asset, but willing to train the right candidate. We offer excellent health and dental beneÀts and a pension package. Compensation will depend on parts experience.

Forward your resume to career@westernsales.ca or fax to 306-882-3389.

Only qualiÀed applicants will be contacted.

Planting for your Future

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

Most small businesses often underestimate the power of advertising. If an ad in a local publication doesn’t bring customers banging down their front door or jamming their phone lines the very next day, then the ad is perceived to be a waste of money.

This could not be further from the truth. Advertising takes time. Ads almost never create the urge to run out and use the advertised product or service (except for sales and limited time offers). Rather a good ad is like a seed that is planted in the minds of customers, where it grows with more frequent visibility.

This is especially true of ads for services, such as contract work or home repair. No one sees an ad for roofing and thinks, “Holy Cow! I’ve got to go out and get my rood done right now.” No, a good ad placed in a local publications gradually reaches potential customers over time.

When one of these customers does require your services, it is thanks to their repeated exposure to your ad that their initial impulse will be to think of you.

Business owners who use this strategy understand that, “It is nice to be known, but it is even better to be

seen and recognized!”

That’s the Power of Advertising!!!

Biggar Independent 948-3344

Perennials are a gardener’s friend Gardening is often seen as an art form to men and women with a green thumb. Once the landscape is designed, homeowners may not want to change much from year to year. That is where perennial plants can be an advantage.

Designing a landscape and keeping the garden looking beautiful can take a keen eye. It also may require a lot of time and commitment.

If home gardeners have to replant items year after year, gardening can become time-consuming and expensive. Turning to perennial plants and flowers to serve as the anchor for a home garden can make the process easier.

Perennials are plants that live indefinitely. In terms of flowering plants, perennials will bloom every year. In essence, they have the staying power of shrubbery but are more delicate in nature and often appealing to the eye.

There are perennials for every season, soil type and sun exposure.

Perennials come in a wide variety of blooming flowers or attractive foliage.

Chances are if a homeowner wants to add perennials to the garden, there is a variety available that will fit his or her needs.

Here are some perennials that can be added to the garden: • lavender • ornamental grasses • asters • irises • poppies • anemones • columbines • daylilies • peonies • hostas Once perennials are in place, there is relatively minimal maintenance that is required. The

tune-ups that may be needed are some deadheading to promote new and stronger growth and some cleaning up after winter before the new blooming season takes place.

Once the early spring season arrives and the ground is not too muddy or rain-soaked, clear out any leaves and debris that have gathered around where perennials are located. Gardeners can also till the mulch or soil in these areas to aerate the planting beds.

Using shears, cut down any dead grasses, stems and stalks from spent perennials that overwintered. Remove any dead wood and broken branches. Be careful not to trim spring-blooming shrubs because some flowers bloom on year-old stems and this can cause the plant not to flower.

Perennials that aren’t flowering as well as they used to or have dead centers may need to be divided to promote stronger growth. This should be done in early spring before the plant blooms or late fall before the winter arrives.

Dividing plants and replanting not only grows the garden, but also it is a healthy revitalization for the plant.

Gardeners who prefer to take a laid-back approach to gardening may appreciate the ease with which a beautiful and easy-to-maintain landscape can be created with perennials.

Hostas are perennials that thrive in partial sun and shady areas.

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ELECTRICAL

REAL ESTATE

Saskatoon

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948-5291

Serving BIGGAR and Area

The sign you want. The agent you need.

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for:

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

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

Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag., Broker

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

DUANE NEUFELDT Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012

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

Cell: 306-221-6888

PLUMBING & HEATING

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Residential

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 Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar, Sask.

948-3389

Cell 948-4478 Dave Molberg BSA

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

PLUMBING, HEATING & GASFITTING 114 - 1st Ave. E., Rosetown, Sask.

306.882.3535 Email: mecook1@sasktel.net

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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

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

Call: 948-2101

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Helping you Help yourself

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

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

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

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For all your glass needs,

104 - 2nd Ave. West Biggar

306-948-4846

ADVERTISING is an investment in your business.

available to do…

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

Call Jim @ 306-948-3333

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

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HEALTH/WELLNESS

Your Healthy Living

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

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

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

OPTOMETRISTS

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311 - together with -

PHOTOGRAPHY

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30 min.

Circuit Gym …owned and operated by Diane Larouche Ellard

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

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306-303-0009

SEED CLEANING

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body sculpting, strength training.

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Michelle Spuzak, R.M.T. (NHPC member) Located @ New Beginnings Wellness Centre, 114 - 2nd Ave. W., BIGGAR

Services available…

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

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with draper or hydraÁex headers

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9LHZVUHISL YH[LZ For bookings, call Jason

948-2548 or 948-9710

948-2887 VY JLSS 948-6969

Contact 948-3344

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

to have your business listed here, ask for special rates and sizes

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

Phone: 948-5678

MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 23

LEGAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING

BUSSE LAW

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

Garry A. Faye Chartered Accountant Notary Public 201B-2nd Ave. West P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 948-5133

Roe & Company is a full service law office that practices… ¾Family and Criminal law ¾Commercial law ¾Real Estate ¾Wills and Estate, and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko Ian Mokuruk Lisa Watson Sheri Woods look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865 To advertise in this directory, please call Urla at The Independent

• 948-3344 • This feature will appear Weekly.

ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL DIRECTORY RATES.

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

948-2183

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.

306-948-3408 DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

INSURANCE

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

Phone: 948-2204 or 948-3886

INVESTMENTS

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

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

222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

& Custom Appointments

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

Pamela Eaton

Robert Hoesgen, CFP

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

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

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

WINE, BEER, KITS and SUPPLIES

available at… Grape Moments located in The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar 948-3344

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

948-1722

948-3381

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

Biggar Sand & Gravel

• Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109

• trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating Call Colin Graham at 948-5455 Your authorized

Panasonic, Samsung,

MACHINERY DEALERS

LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Bell, Yamaha AudioDealer; and Your authorized SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE

948-3376

Cliff Forsyth

Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

948-2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

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

Phone:

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

Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar

Phone:

948-2442

Fax: 948-2484

MANUFACTURING CWB CertiÀed Light Fabrication Mobile Welding

230 - 1st Ave. W., Biggar Phone: 948-7117 email: chase14welding@sasktel.net

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

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Residential Commercial Automotive

For FREE estimates or enquiries CALL Wayne or Dorothy at

Rosetown, Sask.

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

948-3996 Open Monday-Saturday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES CLASSIFIEDS WORK

…call 948-3344

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

Call Anne @ 948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

Bob Kobelsky

A Sign of Qualilty!

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

Jerry Muc Phone: 948-2958 Fax:

948-5699

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

948-5678

M & N REPAIR

Anne G. Livingston

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer

948-3384

Prairieland Collision 306-882-2289

948-5600

• sides of Pork & Beef available

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

Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Box 736, Biggar

SERVICES

after hours George: 948-4042

For all your investment needs, Visit…

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

Tree services available…

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

biggarindependent.ca

Lyndsey Sacher

227 - 1 Ave. East, Biggar

Biggar

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

ONLINE @

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

st

Ivan Young,

SERVICES

948-3955

Kevin Kurulak Investment Rep Insurance Broker P. 306 948 5207 F. 306 948 5200 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

SERVICES

216 Main St., Biggar

403 Main Street, Biggar

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance

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

AUTOMOTIVE

1st Ave. West, Biggar

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

100% handwash “Where we do it all for you!!”

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

• Notary Publics • Home & Agro Insurance • Auto & Commerical Insurance • Health Insurance • Motor Licence Issuer Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday to Friday 304 Main Street • Biggar

KRF Automotive Detail Centre

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

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

BI GGA R INS URA NCE S E RV ICE S

AUTOMOTIVE

DENTAL

658-4474, Landis, SK

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

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

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

For appointments and inquiries, call Janet at 948-2091

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

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

Rebel Landscaping 948-2879, evenings 948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

Custom Grain Hauling 306-948-9278 Landis, Sask.

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

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

HAULS TO THE DUMP • Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

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

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

Ph/fax: 948-3856 or cell: 948-7896 Sales Consultant J. G. Smith

24- THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012

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505 Hwy. 7 West, Rosetown, SK

1.877.979.7999 www.rosetownmainline.net

S0L 2V0

OPEN: Monday - Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

CLOSED: Sundays