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Cando area men Àned $24,500 for illegal outÀtting Two Cando area men pled guilty to five charges under The Wildlife Act and The Outfitter and Guide Regulations for illegal outfitting and export of wildlife and were fined a total of $24,500 in provincial court in North Battleford.

Charles and Neal Meechance of Cando were each convicted last week of the charges. Charles received a total fine of $21,000 for three of the charges, and in addition, also received a five-year hunting licence prohibition.

Neal received a total fine of $3,500 for the other two charges and also received a two-year hunting licence prohibition.

The charges were laid as the result of a two year investigation by the Ministry of Environment.

Conservation officers determined that Charles Meechance was acting as an outfitter without a provincial Outfitters’ Licence and that Neal Meechance was unlawfully guiding American hunters

The day finally came . . . Biggar Central School Grade 12 grad, Ashley Ries is a picture of joy as she laughs last Wednesday at some of the stories told of schools days past. Forty-nine grads made the final for him. They were also exporting trophy moose and white-tail deer antlers without an export licence.

“Illegal hunting and outfitting robs the people of Saskatchewan of the benefits of our natural resources and

the provincial government will take whatever action is necessary to ensure those who abuse the resources are prosecuted,” Environment Compliance and Enforcement Director Ken Aube said, June 27. “We

walk through the halls, making ready for the next stage of their lives.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

are pleased that the courts have agreed and imposed this significant penalty. I am confident that it will send the message that Saskatchewan’s fish and wildlife resource is valued and will be protected.”

Anyone who is aware of, or who suspects wildlife, fisheries or environmental violations, is encouraged to report them to the nearest Ministry of Environment office or to call the province’s

toll-free Turn In Poachers (TIP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 from a SaskTel Mobility cell phone. Callers may be eligible for rewards through the SASKTIP Reward Program.

Government of Canada supports Aboriginal skills development in Saskatchewan Aboriginal people will get the skills they need to find and keep jobs through an innovative project supported by the Government of Canada.

Kelly Block, Member of Parliament for SaskatoonRosetown-Biggar, made the announcement last week on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

“In a constantly evolving labour market, it’s important that Canadians get the skills and training they need to succeed,” Block explained Wednesday.

“Through projects like this, our government is bringing together Aboriginal organizations, various levels of government, businesses and community organizations to ensure

Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan are able to take full advantage of economic opportunities and ultimately, get good jobs.”

The Gabriel Dumont Institute Training and Employment Inc. (GDITE) will receive $2.4 million under the Skills and Partnership Fund (SPF) for its Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiative.

The organization will work with its partners to build capacity by training educational counsellors who will coordinate and manage apprenticeships between Aboriginal workers and employers, as well as developing a long-term strategy for apprenticeship programming at GDITE. “This is an important day for GDI and Aboriginal peoples,” said GDI’s Vice-

Chair Glenn Lafleur.

“A s t h e e c o n o m y o f Saskatchewan gets stronger and Aboriginal population grows, Apprenticeship Initiative will create more opportunities for Aboriginal peoples to gain the necessary skills for employment.”

The GDITE, along with the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure S a s k a t ch e wa n , the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Trade Certification Commission, and private sector apprenticeship employers throughout the province will contribute approximately $8 million to the project over three years.

The SPF is part of the government’s approach to help First Nations, Métis and Inuit get training and work experience to secure

sustainable, meaningful employment. It is intended

to encourage innovation in Aboriginal training-to-

employment products and service delivery.

Cool, Joe Cool . . . St. Gabriel School Kindergarten kids hit the stage to entertain their parents and grandparents, June 24. The future is apparently so bright, they have to wear shades! (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Biggar United Church celebrates 100 years

Biggar United Church brought the year of celebrating 100 years to a close at a Special Anniversary Sunday held on June 26, 2011 with approximately 70 in attendance. The congregation and choir got into the spirit of 100 years by wearing hats and costumes.

Audrey Law of Melville, Sask. and former choir direcctor, favoured the congregation with two solos, Laus Deo and On Angels Wings. Dale Worrall, former church organist, brought greetings from Prairie to Pine Presbytery.

The Centenary Milestones Anniversary Committee spokesperson Doreen Dubreuil shared thought on “Hopes, Dreams and Visions” for Biggar United Church, the church in our community and in the world-wide community. The congregation was asked to write out their vision on the clouds, symbolic for our dreams, and place on the rafter. We then sang our theme song, Let Us Build A House, one last time led by Biggar United Church Joy Singers.

Church rafter with clouds of dreams Audrey Law, soloist.

Rev. Neil Millard, minister from 1990 - 2003, read the scriptures and gospel; and Rev. Jane for the future vision of Biggar United Gallagher wove the theme of 100 years inspirationally into her sermon.

Church.

The Joy Singers rendered two anthem selections, Deep in our Hearts and What a Friend We Have in Jesus led by Shirley Laycock and Debbie Kurulak-Milne, accompanied by Doreen Dubreuil (organ) and Debbie Peterson (flute).

The Biggar United Church pictorial directories were on display and for sale.

Everyone enjoyed anniversary cake, decorated

by Linda Tapp, and coffee following the service.

Gordon Laycock, “photographer”.

Bob and Sharon Clay in period costume.

Rev. Neil Millard, left, Rev. Jane Gallagher and Dale Worrall, representing Prairie to Pine Presbytery, officially cut the anniversary cake.

The Joy Singers leading our theme song, “Let Us Build a House”.

(Left) l to r, Ron Crozier, Betty and Don Crozier filling out their visions for Biggar United Church.

Directory sellers, Shirley and Gordon Laycock, Deanna Ellis, Barb Archibald.

Past and present congregation members enjoyed visiting prior to Celebration Service.

Doreen Dubreuil, organist/pianist.

Eleanor Ries, keeping with the theme.

Joy Singers choir members, back row, l-r: Florence Kushner, Genny Silvernagle, Urla Tyler, front row, Sherry Martin, Pearl Silvernagle and Deanna Ellis. (submitted photos)

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Public Accounts reflect strong economic recovery in 2010-11 Public Accounts released June 24 show the Saskatchewan economy recovered strongly in 2010-11, producing $1.1 billion more revenue than expected at budget.

This was due mainly to improvements in tax revenue and in nonrenewable resource revenue as the economy gathered strength following a global recession.

The stronger revenues allowed the government to make needed expenditures on third party capital projects, and the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative as well as deal with flooding damage across the province. As a result, o v e r a l l e x p e n s e wa s $841 million higher than anticipated.

The province finished the year with a pretransfer surplus of $96 million in the General Revenue Fund (GRF), or $270 million more than expected at budget.

The Growth and Financial Security Fund (GFSF) finished the year with a balance of just over $1 billion, up $242 million from budget.

Government general debt was unchanged from the previous year at $4.1 billion.

A drop in expense led a slight revenue decline in the final quarter of the year, resulting in a $27.7 million improvement to the surplus at the conclusion of the year.

“These results demonstrate the resilience of the Saskatchewan economy,” Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Ken Krawetz said. “At the same time, we know we will have additional expenses this year to help Saskatchewan people deal with the effects of this year’s flooding. We are fortunate to start the year with over a billion dollars in the ‘rainy day fund,’ as we may have to dip into these reserves to deal with the unprecedented flooding in south east Saskatchewan.”

Revenues were up from budget in all categories except federal transfers, including the following: • Non-renewable resource revenue was up $420 million, due mainly

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to higher Crown land sales and higher than expected oil prices.

• Tax revenue was up $272 million due mainly to stronger than expected Corporate Income Tax, offset by smaller than expected individual income tax revenue.

• Crown transfers were up $196 million, due mainly to a special Crown Investments Corporation(CIC) dividend for the Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon.

Expenses were up $841 million from budget, including the following: The market is open . . . Susan Yaschuck, left, makes a • Health was up $346 deal with Linda Belak last Tuesday at the MacPherson million from budget due Hall during the second Farmers’ Market of the season. mainly to investments in the Children’s Hospital, up $42 million, due long-term care projects, Health Sciences Centre mainly to rental housing the surgical initiative, and maintenance costs. development and social and new equipment.

• Corrections, Public housing renovations.

• Agriculture was up Safety and Policing up • Energy and Resources $97 million, mainly $54 million, mainly due was up $40 million to because of the Excess to flooding claims under pay for clean up of Moisture Program. the Provincial Disaster abandoned uranium • Advanced Education A s s i s t a n c e P r o g r a m mines in northern was up $89 million (PDAP).

Saskatchewan. mainly for the Academic • Social Services was

The opening day was the preceding Tuesday, June 21.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

• Environment was up $40 million for flood relief through the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority. “ We w e r e a b l e t o do far more than we expected to in addressing the infrastructure deficit,” Krawetz said.

“Our total spending on infrastructure was $1.17 billion over 2010-11. Over four years, we will have spent more than $4 billion on infrastructure. We know there is still more to do, but we feel we’re making real progress on a number of fronts.”

year ago.

“With the crop insurance bargaining impasse over, I call on the premier to see that these outstanding flood claims are paid to those families who were affected by last year’s flooding and are still waiting for their cases to be dealt with,” Lingenfelter said.

Lingenfelter concluded by saying he hopes the premier will focus his attention on ensuring the

payout of those claims so that those affected by this year’s flooding do not have to wait even longer.

“People are looking for leadership that ensures their families have the support they need at this difficult time. They’re not looking for someone to cast blame, but for someone who will do what’s right on behalf of all Saskatchewan families,” Lingenfelter concluded.

Lingenfelter calls on Premier to settle unpaid flood claims Now that the Crop Insurance employees and the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation have struck a deal, it is time the premier focused on paying all outstanding flood claims from last year, NDP Leader Dwain Lingenfelter said June 24.

“There are thousands of flood claims from last

year that are unpaid,” said Lingenfelter. “When the government has the money to pay, that kind of delay is unacceptable.

So the Premier must act to end it on behalf of the families who are waiting for support.”

The serious flooding last year in various S a s k a t c h e wa n communities such as

North Battleford, Yorkton and Maple Creek, did major damage and led to more than 6,000 claims.

In April, a legislative committee heard that only 1,200 of those files have been completed, meaning that the Wall government had yet to pay some 4,800 flood claims from incidents that took place almost a

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Opinions Pat yourselves on the back The first edition in July. Half a year is gone. Grade 12 graduation is over. The celebration weekend is over. Let’s move on.

Biggar sparkled -- flowers donned the streets and local business fronts; flags flying; and lots of activity. Now, that the festivity is over and we’ve all had a chance to take a deep breath what’s next?

We’ve all proven to ourselves and our neighbours that we can put on a good show, now we need to keep the momentum going. There are lots of business opportunities out there -- on Main Street, in the retail sector, in the service industry.

But, it’s not just about business opportunity. It’s about tourism -- there are lots of ways to promote the town and bring in visitors. Tourism dollars inject revenues from outside the area. A number of families play “staycations” every year so the key is getting them to come here. It’s a short drive for a day trip from Saskatoon and North Battleford.

The thing about tourism is not to forget the locals in the trading area.

Everyone has summer visitors and bringing them to town to spend the day touring and stopping in at our attractions is a great way to show off our amenities.

Keeping the momentum going is all about keeping Biggar pride alive.

This is where we look to our town leaders. Perhaps this would be a good idea for a campaign to foster and keep volunteers active.

It’s not just summer activities that are beneficial. Fall and winter has its own set of attractions. We just need to expand on them.

Let’s put some thought into this.

P.H.

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Using the Supremes to strike down trade barriers between Canadian provinces

by Ian Blue, Senior Counsel, Gardiner Roberts LLP Distributed by Troy Media Interprovincial trade barriers exact a high - and hidden - cost from Canadians.

As countless analyses show, agricultural marketing boards, provincial liquor monopolies, and provincial product regulations are just a few of the many government policies that frustrate trade and make Canadians financially worse off.

But while the value of these programs has been in question for years, the main objection to interprovincial trade barriers should be that they violate the Constitution of Canada - a wrong that remains almost completely ignored.

A legal challenge based on contemporary norms of interpretation would likely see the end of such barriers and guarantee freer movement of goods between provinces.

Constitution guarantees free trade between provinces The Constitution seems to guarantee free trade in goods between the provinces. Section 121 states that “All Articles of the Growth, Produce, or Manufacture of any one of

the Provinces shall, from and after the Union, be admitted free into each of the other Provinces.”

Given this, Canadians should be wondering why the provinces are permitted to maintain trade barriers. The answer lies in a 1921 Supreme Court case: Gold Seal Limited v. The Attorney General of the Province of Alberta (Gold Seal). This case, an example of expediency gone wrong, substantially narrowed the scope and application of section 121. The Court held that the only trade barriers which section 121 protected against were customs posts at provincial borders.

In a recently released paper, Free Trade within Canada: Say Goodbye to Gold Seal, I suggest that the interpretation of the case is wrong, contrary to the intention of the framers of the Constitution, and inimical to one of the main purposes of Confederation, namely, to create a strong national economic union with no internal trade barriers.

One of the points against the current interpretation of the Gold Seal case relates to the wording of section 121

and specifically focuses on the meaning of the word “free” in the phrase “shall . . . be admitted free.”

Legal draftsmen, including Frank Reilly who drafted the BNA Act, rely on precedents.

There was ample precedent at the time for a narrow drafting of section 121. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada had all enacted reciprocal statutes that allowed for duty-free entry of products. In other words, British colonies in North America had already drafted narrowly worded laws to prevent duties. But far broader language than simply free “from duty” was used in section 121. The inference from the broader wording is that section 121 was intended to guarantee free trade among the provinces, not just prevent duties.

A second point is the legislative history of section 121. First, the intent of many of the Founders when pursuing Confederation is pretty clear. Take, for example, George Brown’s comments delivered in Halifax on September 12, 1867: union of all provinces would “break down all trade barriers

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between us,” and throw open all at once “a combined market of four millions of people.”

In February 1865, during Parliamentary debates, Sir John A. Macdonald stated that Canada wanted “unrestricted free trade, between people of the five provinces,” and George-Etienne Cartier argued that the most immediate benefits to be derived from the union would spring from the breaking down of [tariff] barriers and the opening up of the markets of all the provinces to the different industries of each.

Another aspect of the legislative history to consider is the many trade-related events that occurred around the time the bill was being drafted. Both before and after Confederation, the wealth of the British North American colonies derived from their ability to export goods.

In other words, Canada’s prosperity was already linked to trade even before we were a country. The abrogation of the Reciprocity Treaty with the United States, which had allowed free trade in many goods with the U.S., was a deciding factor in motivating

Confederation. Our Founders understood the economic implications of losing access to the U.S. market and the consequent need for an unrestricted internal market within the new Canada.

Section 121 misinterpreted This legislative history shows that with section 121, the Fathers of Confederation wanted Canada to be a harmonious economic union with no internal trade barriers. It demonstrates that one of the major advantages seen in Confederation was the creation of a Canada-wide free market.

Section 121 was intended to ensure free trade among provinces. A proper legal analysis of section 121 today would result in the elimination of numerous provincially-erected trade barriers that currently benefit a small minority at the expense of the many.

Ian A. Blue, Q.C. is senior counsel and advisor at Gardiner Roberts LLP in Toronto, and the author of Free Trade within Canada: Say Goodbye to Gold Seal, recently released by the MacdonaldLaurier Institute.

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MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011

Here in the newsroom the coffee pot is on all day and everyone has their own favourite cup.

Visitors are welcome to stop by, have a chat and sip on the brew. When there are no more fresh cups available someone fills the basin full of water and washes the stash.

Not so with the employees’ cups. Some like a clean, fresh cup every day while others -- well, just don’t touch the cup. Apparently the leftovers from yesterday (or even yesterweek) add to the flavour.

Anyway, each to his own but after doing some research on the world wide web I discovered that your coffee cup does indeed affect the taste of the coffee.

Here’s what the experts recommend: use a porcelain mug or stainless steel travel mug. The non-porous material holds the heat and keeps the beverage hot and full of flavour which is important to coffee lovers. They also caution against using paper, plastic or styrofoam cups as these products can alter the flavour and may even release some of the toxic properties into your

coffee. Not good in terms of taste or health.

Here’s the big one though. The experts definitely recommend that you wash your coffee mug regularly.

The oils in the coffee are likely to cling to the sides which in turn will be transferred to your next cup of java. This is highly recommended for obtaining the best flavour.

The Coffee Association of Canada says Canadians drink over 15 billion cups of coffee every year with no gender distinction or 2.6 cups of coffee per day. Yes, both men and women are equal in this matter. Fifty-one per cent of coffee is consumed at breakfast, by far the most popular time of day. The percentages drop off after that. Fifty-six per cent prefer medium roast and 66 per cent is consumed at home.

Twenty per cent like their coffee black; seven per cent with sugar only; 33 per cent with cream or milk only; 40 per cent take both dairy and sweetener.

So, then begins the quest for that perfect cuppa. Here in Canada Tim Horton’s is a name

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synonymous with the brew. According to the website Tim’s uses “a premium blend of 100 per cent Arabica beans from several of the world’s renowned coffee-producing regions”. The coffee at Canada’s favourite pit stop is served within 20

Picture the moment . . . Biggar Central School grad, Chelsey Antonenko (sitting, front row, left) poses for the photographer with family, June 29. The rite of

Free Fishing Weekend Saskatchewan’s annual Free Fishing Weekend will be July 9 and 10.

One weekend each year is designated where residents and visitors may fish in Saskatchewan without having to purchase a licence.

“Saskatchewan has some of the best sport fishing opportunities in the world,” Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said. “This weekend is a great chance for people to get out and enjoy them for free.”

On average, more than 250,000 people fish in Saskatchewan each year, including more than 40,000 out-of-province anglers.

Anyone planning to take advantage of the Free Fishing Weekend is reminded that all other fishing regulations, including possession limits and reduced limits on some lakes and rivers remain in effect. Free Fish-

ing Weekend does not apply in national parks and anyone planning to take fish out of the province must purchase a licence. Anglers on Lac La Ronge must have a free endorsement, available at local merchants.

This endorsement helps to conserve and enhance

minutes of brewing or it just doesn’t get poured.

That’s part of their “Always Fresh” motto.

Can you imagine the guy that has to pick out the beans? And taste the coffee every day? Either he’s really laid back or he’s constantly strung out on a coffee high.

the lake trout population by gathering data on angling pressure and harvest on Lac La Ronge.

More information about fishing in Saskatchewan can be found in the 2011 Anglers’ Guide, available wherever fishing licences are sold, or online at environment.gov.sk.ca.

Anyway, this strategy seems to work as Tim’s continues to expand and attract customers.

Again, according to the CAC the secret is in the roasting of the coffee beans. The length of time and temperature is critical to produce the flavour and aroma we

all love to wake up to.

Whether you brew your cup in a drip machine or use one of those popular one-cuppers, all that really matters is having a cup to start your day.

Especially in the morning. Or should I say, especially on Monday mornings.

passage -- pictures -- was one event of a very busy day as graduates celebrated the culmination of their school days. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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by Bob Mason In a lot of these pieces YT (Yours Truly) likes to quote a few pertinent lines of verse now and then hoping that they can help get across the point that he has been trying to make in a whole column!

Sometimes they don’t work that good but the ones following might explain to the reader just how suspicious some writers are about how well their efforts will be accepted -- whew!

“And if perchance some one of you may linger Over these pages through the long, long night.

And on an lone line lay a calloused finger, Saying “That’s human true, that strikes me right!

-- Then will I call this loving toil well spent.

-- Then will I dream awhile, content, content!”

The above lines were written by one of Canada’s most famous poets, Robert Service.

Below are lines scrawled by another very infamous Canadian, who wished that he could write as well as Service did!

“Don’t read these lines for the things that have true meaning, Their worth is mine -and who am I? A dreamer, who believes in life careening

of the future will cost!

Unseen by a world that is busy, discarded, destroyed and disdained But oh how I wish as I read them, that the old inspiration remained.”

The other evening I read a scrap of paper that had lain on my desk for years. I found pressed “Sometimes there is a kind of it between a frantic frenzy that comes to a couple of books I writer, as he sits alone thinking had, and looked for hours!” it over.

Along cloud nine -- free, “Boy oh Boy!” I thought, far and high, “Whoever wrote that Whose plan for life piece of stuff was right perhaps has only been in on. They thought almost A glass of wine -- till it exactly as I do!” was dry!”

It was then that YT Sometimes there is a realized that he had kind of frantic frenzy written that piece -that comes to a writer, and he didn’t feel very as he sits alone thinking good when he picked for hours! Mebbe a little up another crisp page, too frantic and frenzied, about the same subject, eh? But here are some of that he had scrawled their thoughts anyway. only yesterday!

“These lines are as bits It was then too, he of confetti, to a world that noticed that something will stumble the street, was missing!

Meaning no more than I imagine that a lot nuisance as it tramples of folks don’t pay much them under its feet attention to these things, Unheeded, unlearning, but YT sure noticed the untrying these lines that difference of his stuff I write will be lost. over the years.

Unheeded, unheard in Many years ago, when the crying, that the greed Daryl had said “Why

don’t you send a piece in!”, mebbe the writer did have a way with words. But as time had passed that “way with words” had deteriorated quite a bit!

I’m sorry to report this, but as some kind of consolation mebbe all of us aren’t as (ahem!) “sharp” as we used to be!

(What’s new, eh?)

This self analytical stuff might seem a little odd to many, but mebbe it happens to all of us, eh?

The challenges of our times (everybody’s times) that inspire our best efforts (everyone’s best efforts!) seem to jade somewhat as we get older -- and those long ago lines that YT had just read, had been inspired by those challenges!

And that is why Yours Truly likes to read his own stuff, and because seeing them again is like meeting an old friend!

The down-to-earth feeling of facing up to a real problem has faded with our modern industrial technology, and the genuine interest of “making do” has almost disappeared with the introduction of society’s every need!

Mebbe the same thing has happened to YT’s script, eh?

Too often, I think, the way one writes is judged

by their perfect grammar, alliteration, conjugation and phraseology. Not enough attention is paid to the genuine “authenticity” of it!

Sometimes it bothers me a bit that YT doesn’t include a little more dramatic description of things but darn-it-all, YT writes these things to please himself! And (darn it all again) he personally doesn’t need any extra descriptions, also, as per that old piece I just read, they do bring back a few thoughts of the past!

Some readers might have seen that old yellow book entitled “Remember”, put out by Cominco many, many years ago. On the front cover it sez, “This is my diary, each verse in it is part of yesterday.”

Some years before that YT had gotten a long letter from Barry Broadfoot.

“Words do not make a skilled poet,” he complicated.

“They must have something much more important, call it Heart, Feeling, Compassion or whatever you want -- and your verses sure have it. I sat on the floor of my room and read until I finished reading it!”

It had been a great compliment back then, because YT, of course,

had always liked his own stuff. But since then, I’m sorry to say, much of that Heart, Feeling and Compassion has almost disappeared, too!

But now, as we play golf, cribbage, go bowling now and then, and show up on Coffee Row many mornings, things aren’t quite the same as they used to be! How can a line about my bowling prowess compete with one that goes: “ . . . and it is hard to realize the rest of me was near, The night they held my Sten Gun, upon cold Kapeseke Veer!”

We come into the world enthusiastically, try to change it for a while, and before we know it, are old.

Then we pick up a page we wrote years ago and realize that almost all of us want to relive those best parts of our lives!

YT feels a little proud, knowing that some folks feel the same way!

Sure we’ve had bad times, and sure, as we got older we faded a bit.

But we do find a kind of comfort just by looking, back eh? “. . . though to others these might appear, just a silly attempt at a rhyme, Each verse that is scribbled in here, is a written account of my time.”

Always cool at the pool

. . . Gillian Massie, right, looks over pal, Kamryn deVries, Tuesday at the Biggar Aquatic Centre.

The new water slide is in operation, and has been receiving lots of attention. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Personal protection urged for West Nile Virus risk period Residents of Saskatchewan are urged to take personal protection measures to guard against an expected increase in the number of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes, the species that carries West Nile Virus.

The unprecedented wet weather throughout spring and summer has resulted in record flooding throughout much of Saskatchewan, particularly in the southeast. This has left vast a m o u n t s o f s h a l l o w, standing water which provides ideal habitat for mosquitoes.

“The ability of mosquito control programs to control these numbers is limited when you have this much habitat around and it becomes difficult to treat all these water areas in a timely way before mosquitoes emerge,” Entomologist and Provincial West Nile Coordinator Phil Curry said, Wednesday. “Under these conditions, it’s even more important that people take measures to protect themselves such as using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing and reducing time outdoors between dusk and dawn.”

The risk from West Nile virus varies from year to year and is dependent on the temperature and the amount of virus that is

cycling in birds. Mid-July through August is typically a higher risk period for West Nile Virus, due to increased numbers of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes and warmer weather, which results in people spending more time outside.

“Most people infected

downspout; • keeping screens on windows and doors in good repair, and • keeping bushes, shrubs and lawns clear of overgrowth and debris.

Updated Surveillance Results, Risk Maps and Weekly “West Nile and Culex Reports” are posted every Friday on the Ministry of Health’s Web site at health. gov.sk.ca/westnile-virus. Additional information on protective measures and the West Nile Virus are available on the Ministry of Health’s Web site and Healthline Online at health.gov.sk.ca/healthline-online.

“Updated Surveillance Results, Risk Maps and Weekly “West Nile and Culex Reports” are posted every Friday on the Ministry of Health’s Web site . . .” with West Nile Virus will have no symptoms or only mild illness such as fever, headaches and body aches,” Saskatchewan Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Moira McKinnon said. “However, the virus can result in serious neurological illness such as inflammation of the brain, which can have long-term complications and even cause death.”

In addition to personal precautions, people are urged to reduce the numbers of mosquitoes around their homes by: • regularly cleaning and emptying containers that can collect water such as bird baths and eaves troughs; • clearing yards of old tires and other items that can collect water; • ensuring rain barrels are covered with mosquito screening or are tightly sealed around the

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Hello from the residents at Diamond Lodge.

We have enjoyed another busy week, and also enjoyed the weather outside once in a while.

It is raining again this weekend, but the garden and lawn certainly enjoy the rain.

We started Monday morning with exercises.

We enjoy this activity, stretching our muscles, and kicking the exercise ball -- good for the circulation. Monday afternoon we played a game called Beat the Dice.

We had another exercise routine on Tuesday morning. In the afternoon we watched a movie and ate some treats.

I t wa s a b e a u t i f u l morning on Wednesday, so we sat outside and discussed gardening. We drank some fresh lemonade, and enjoyed the warm sunshine. Our garden is doing really well, and a few of us help with the weeding. In the afternoon we came in the TV lounge and enjoyed some ice cream sundaes.

Thursday morning we were exercising again.

In the afternoon we enjoyed our favourite game, Bingo!

On Friday morning, St. Gabriel Grade 1 came to entertain us with some songs and verses, and

they also read to us, too.

We so enjoy the young children, and appreciate their enthusiasm. Every Friday at noon, we have Barbecue Club, where about 10 residents come into the Activity Room for barbecue hamburgers and hot dogs, with all the trimmings. In the afternoon we had a music program, with Happy Hour following.

On Saturday morning, we met in the Activity Room, and had a fun discussion, reading the Farmer’s Almanac, and enjoying a cup of coffee.

We also had our own opinions of cure-alls and tips, and compared them

with the others. After lunch we watched a John Wayne double feature Western.

Sunday morning some of the ladies like to get their nails painted. We also have coffee on, and there is also some laundry to fold. The Biggar United Church conducted the Sunday service.

That is our weekly happenings, and are looking forward to next week. We will be saying goodbye to the month of June and welcoming July, hoping for lots of sunshine and warmth.

Talk to you all next week.

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Agriculture Reality check: Wall vs. crop insurance union

by Kevin Hursh Premier Brad Wall moved quickly to force Saskatchewan Crop Insurance and AgriStability workers back to their jobs and has received a great deal of praise for his decisive action. In reality, there really wasn’t as much urgency as portrayed.

Somehow we manage to put up with a lot of job actions in this country, especially this year. It’s interesting to contrast the rotating strikes and then lock-out of the postal workers to the shortlived job action of crop insurance.

Mail deliveries have been halted for more than two weeks. Even though we live in an electronic age, the work stoppage has had a disabling effect on many businesses, particularly farmers. A lot of grain cheques typically arrive by mail.

Yes, there are ways around the postal service to keep commerce flowing, but in many cases business has been on hold with the assumption that service would soon resume.

At one time, any stoppage in mail service was frontpage, lead-the-telecast news.

This time around, coverage has seemed like an afterthought.

E v e n t u a l l y, we all knew, they would be legislated back to work and life would continue.

Crop insurance workers, or at least their union, decided to withdraw services just as claims were pouring in for unseeded acreage.

News coverage has been focused on the flooding problems in southeastern Saskatchewan so the population was highly attuned to all the land that could not be seeded this spring.

Rather than being a great strategy to help force a more lucrative agreement, the timing of service withdrawal gave the provincial government a prime opportunity to play the “indignant” card.

These farmers have been through enough.

They deserve to have

their claims dealt with.

They deserve to have the crop insurance coverage they paid for.

How dare the union try to use farmers as pawns. Don’t they know that a lot of farmers won’t make any money this year?

While that’s the perception, the reality is somewhat different. Farmers unable to seed their land this spring are going to be hard-pressed financially, but that crunch will come in the months ahead.

Farmers unable to seed may still have invested money in seed and perhaps fertilizer in the hope they could get on their land, but they will have spent less money than if their seeding outfits and sprayers had been able to roll.

If you’re able to invest money in the hope of growing a crop, harvest isn’t until September and your first income from new crop sales isn’t until some time after that.

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Money from the unseeded acreage payment will be vital to flooded producers, but any urgency for the payments is more psychological than real.

If cheques are delayed a few days or even a couple weeks, it’s not much different than grain cheques held up in the mail.

It certainly isn’t a life threatening situation like the withdrawal of snowplows from highways with a blizzard in the forecast.

But the Premier even recalled the legislature

to show that he wasn’t bluffing. One wonders what the cost to taxpayers would have been had the legislature actually reconvened.

Many farm groups were quick to fire out news releases praising Brad Wall for his decisive action. Wall obviously read public sentiment correctly and has come across as a defender of farmers.

Do you recall previous job action by these 470 crop insurance workers? Aren’t a lot of these people parttime farmers? Did their request for a 7.75 per cent

pay increase over three years sound outlandish?

In a year with contract squabbles and job actions by teachers, health professionals and postal employees, the crop insurance workers found themselves on the wrong side of the public sentiment. What should have been good timing for the union turned into a public relations disaster.

Kevin Hursh is a consulting agrologist and farmer based in Saskatoon. He can be reached at kevin@hursh. ca.

Daniels on Agriculture

by Calvin Daniels A strike by insurance workers with the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation has brought up an interesting question in the province.

While it appears management and union have hammered out a deal on their own the question that needs to be asked is whether the Saskatchewan government was on the right track as Premier Brad Wall was suggesting he was prepared to call the Legislature back in order to introduce legislation which would have forced workers back to their job.

A tentative three-year deal put Wall’s plan on hold, but one should be wondering why a government was even considering stepping into a situation between management and union when it’s crop insurance.

We are all aware that certain jobs are reasonably considered essential services and thus certain measures must be taken to ensure those people stay on the job.

Firefighters are a prime example as they are neither allowed to strike, nor to be locked out by management. That decision keeps firefighters on the job, but at the same time it is a barrier to traditional bargaining practices. With no threat of work stoppage, firefighters and management, at least in Saskatchewan often end up pushed to binding arbitration because there is little leverage to force a deal at the negotiating table.

Premier Brad Wall had told the media at the

legislature in Regina, June 23 he would put an end to the labour dispute over a contract that expired two years ago.

Wall’s reasoning was that the union was walking out at time when they were most needed, citing the recent flooding and millions of unseeded acres that would be claimed through crop insurance programs in the province.

P e r h a p s Wall needs to understand that a union doesn’t exactly accomplish much if they strike at a time when no one really cares if they are at work or not.

Teachers as an example garner a lot more attention striking in June when it might threaten final exams and actually completing the year, than they would striking in September when students are just heading back for a new school year.

Crop insurance workers knew there was some leverage in striking when their services were most required and they hoped striking would force a deal, one more in their favour.

But is the work of crop insurance workers so important that our provincial government should have been considering forcing them back to work?

Whilecertainlyimportant to farmers, if crop insurance workers are suddenly critical enough to for the government to step between the normal processes of negotiations

between the workers’ union and management, any other job could be deemed just as critical.

While no union exists, one could argue gas station attendants are equally critical, probably more so, because we all need gasoline to travel.

Food stores clerks are critical because we need to have access to groceries.

We sometimes think jobs are critical, but find out they aren’t.

The current situation with postal services is an example.

With more and more cheques d i r e c t l y deposited, invoices paid online and important parcels moved via courier, the affect of postal workers being off the job has been far less inconvenient than most probably expected, and the union no doubt hoped.

Certainly unions in Saskatchewan were vocal in their concerns that the Saskatchewan Party was too management friendly and cast a rather wide net in determining what workers are deemed essential, thus limiting access to the ability to strike in support of contract demands.

The proposed handling of crop insurance workers by the Wall government will do nothing to alleviate that concern for unions, and only muddies the waters in terms of what should reasonably be deemed jobs critical enough to suspend normal contract negotiating tactics through legislation.

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Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (22 June, 2011) Historic flooding in southern Saskatchewan After days of non-stop rain in southeast Saskatchewan, rising water invaded streets, homes and businesses and left entire communities under water.

Many of us cannot even imagine the loss, devastation and stress of dealing

with a flood, especially on such a large scale.

During a recent tour of the affected communities, Premier Brad Wall assured people that our government will do everything we can to support families, businesses and communities throughout this challenging time.

Throughout their tour of the hardest hit areas, they visited many homes and businesses and spoke

with people and families who shared their stories.

They also met with local officials from the City and RM of Estevan, Town of Radville, Town of Yellow Grass and the City of Weyburn to assess their needs and priorities. Our government has been blessed with good fortune and that has enabled us to balance our budgets and keep money in our rainy day fund so that

we can support Saskatchewan people in challenging times such as these.

Once Premier Wall saw the extent of the damage firsthand, he decided to not attend this year’s Western Premiers’ Conference in Yellowknife.

Saskatchewan families come first and it is important the Premier be able to closely monitor the flood situation, and keep the federal government

Uniform rules will improve efÀciency for trucking industry Regulations are being streamlined for large commercial vehicles travelling across the boundaries of the three westernmost provinces.

Under the New West Partnership trade agreement, the governments of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan agreed to have consistent regulations and policies governing the operation of large transport trucks, without compromising safety. Uniform rules about the size and weights of vehicles and other aspects of trucking operations will come into effect July 1, allowing trucks to operate more efficiently between provinces.

The provinces will continue to work together on future changes to ensure that, as much as possible, one set of rules will apply from the eastern border of Saskatchewan and across Alberta to the coast of British Columbia.

During consultations with the trucking industry over the last year, other opportunities for streamlining the regulations were put forward, and the provinces will now work towards achieving these changes by July 2012.

“These changes will re-

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sult in more flexibility, higher productivity and lower costs for the trucking industry while still keeping our roads safe for all travellers,” British Columbia Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Blair Lekstrom said. “Together, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia are making it easier to do business in the West.”

“Different standards, rules and regulations in each of our respective provinces create costly inefficiencies for shippers and, ultimately, their customers,” Alberta Minister of Transportation Luke Ouellette said.

“Harmonizing trucking regulations helps move

people and goods more efficiently and contributes to continued economic growth and prosperity for our three provinces.”

“Export goods produced in Western Canada are being trucked on the highways between our provinces every day,” Saskatchewan Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter said. “Through the New West Partnership our three provinces will now have consistent trucking regulations to allow for a more seamless flow of goods, with less red tape and lower costs for shippers, which ultimately leads to a more attractive investment climate.”

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After last year’s historic flooding, our government made improvements to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) which will now benefit communities affected by flooding this year. PDAP provides financial assistance for essential, uninsurable property caused by natural disasters like flooding and, under the enhanced plan, principle residence owners can now claim $240,000 instead of $160,000.

Maximum assistance for businesses owners, non-profit organizations, boards, charitable organizations, and owners/ operators of primary agricultural operations was increased to $500,000, also up from $160,000.

Our government also dropped the deductible on individual assistance claims from 20 per cent to five per cent. Premier Wall also told officials during the tours that our government is very interested in hearing

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It is heartbreaking to see and hear about so many homes damaged and memories washed away. However, throughout the tours, the Premier and local MLAs also witnessed the admirable composure, resilience and kindness of Saskatchewan people. Spirits have been lifted by the hard work, dedication and support from community members, volunteers and organizations, who have rushed to the aid of flooded communities, eager to help in any way possible.

Our government cannot thank you enough for your commitment -- your dedication is just another example of the Saskatchewan Advantage.

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

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Celebrating 100 Years!

Tenth in a series

by Louise Singer

Looking back at the RM of Biggar

RM Wrap-up More than 100 years ago, pioneers came to settle this land.

They faced the awesome task of physical and mental survival, adapting to a new land that was sometimes harsh and hostile. Notwithstanding the financial strain, these settlers had to be independent, self-reliant and resourceful.

The rigours of pioneer life on the Prairies were compensated by the social life, which was an indispensable part of pioneer living. Settlers’ homes were almost always the centres of social activities. The foundation on which these social activities was based was hospitality. The homesteaders considered each other “next-door neighbours”.

Travelers were never turned away at nights or at mealtimes.

Two examples of hospitality were the holding of “bees” and “chivarees”.

If a home or barn was needed in a hurry a “bee” would be held with neighbours getting together to build it. The women would provide the food. Emergency “bees” were hastily organized if a family was stricken with a sickness or accident and needed help with the farming. One of these “bees” took place in the district of what was once the Goldberg Post Office located on 1-34-16.

In 1932 a large farmer who had an even larger family -- 11 or 12 -- took sick one spring and the neighbours all pitched in to put in his crop. In the fall, the community “bee” cut and stooked two hundred acres of wheat in one day. There were 14 binders, 20 men, 14 women and 10 children.

Women had their own “bees”, usually quilting quilts, mittens and toques for families who were unprepared for our harsh climate. The “chivaree” was one of the more rowdy forms of entertainment.

People would congregate outside the home of a newlywed couple and make a great noise by shouting and beating on old pails and tubs. They would keep this up until the couple let them in.

The odd dance or social would last until morning and for a very good reason.

It was easier to find your way home in the daylight,

particularly if a blizzard should blow up.

Today there may not be as many neighbours but the neighbouring community has expanded. Industrialization and modernization has changed farming and travel and made life easier.

Many families have followed in the footsteps of their ancestors and farmed the same land continuously for over 100 years.

The first Century Family Farm Award for our area was Robert Atkinson who is farming his greatgrandfather’s farm (NW 32-35-17). Francis Atkinson homesteaded in 1906.

Ronald Hawkins is still farming Henry George Hawkins’ land (SW 2535-17). His grandfather homesteaded in 1908. Also in 1908 William Beckett homesteaded on the SW 17-35-16. Grandson Kenneth and Sherril Beckett are farming this land.

These are the awards for the homesteaders from 1909, Dorothy Larlham farming her father-inlaw’s Lewis Larlham (NW 9-36-16), Norman Howard Nodwell farming his father’s land Howard Nodwell (SW 25-36-14), William Turner on his grandfather’s land Edward Griffiths (NW 7-3517), Doreen Dubreuil on her grandfather-in-law’s land Dolphus Dubreuil (NE 12-34-16), H. Kent Dubreuil on his greatgrandfather’s land Dolphus Dubreuil (SE 1334-16), Dale and Derek Thomson farming their grandfather’s land Wynn Thomson (SW 19-3416), Robert Parker on his grandfather’s Rueben Parker (NW 19-34-14), and Weldon and Denise Barber farming Weldon’s grandfather’s Albert E. Barber (NE 1-35-17). The following are families whose ancestors homesteaded in 1910. Terry and Barry Farrell on their grandfather’s Terrence Farrell (NW 17-34-16), Evalynn (Vera) Mann for her grandfather William Mann (SW 24-35-14), James McKay farming his father’s James Andrew McKay (NW 28-37-15), Glen McLeod farming his father’s Alexander McLeod (SE 2-36-16), and John and Shirley Bennett farming Shirley’s greatgrandfather’s homestead

Walter Pemberton Forsythe (NW 4-34 -16) which he settled on in 1911.

There may be some who qualified for this Century Family Farm Award but did not want to have their names published.

The Rural Municipality of Biggar has experienced its full share of “ups and downs”, but years have not changed the “Good Old Days”. The unpredictable weather, unstable markets, the proverbial “next year”, the meadow lark’s song, the singing frogs and crickets, the hoot of the owl, the yapping of the fox and coyote, the

northern lights, the beautiful sunrise and sunset, spectacular lightening, a beautiful rainbow, crisp cool winter mornings, the haunting train whistle in the clear prairie air, the antelope, deer, elk and moose browsing on grass and ducks and geese swimming in sloughs. The country still shimmers with new green in the spring and flaunts glorious colours every fall.

Let’s remember but not dwell on yesterday’s “history” but live today and look forward to tomorrow’s “future”.

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BCS Elementary Awards

Junior Citizen Award recipients -presented by Mrs. Mary Gowan (right) on behalf of the Kayettes and the Legion Teagon Polsfut and Rayel Martin

Most Improved Award recipients -Grade 4 -- Kyle Hoogeveen. Grade 6 -- Josie Hooper.

Grade 5 -- Robbie Pearce.

Grade 6 Academic Excellence Certificates: Danessa Hollman, Teagon Polsfut, Brock Thomson -- Top Academic, Jaden Rensby-Schell.

Grade 4-6 House League Team winners, House of Clark: Josie Hooper and Mackenzie Mair.

Grade 5 Academic Excellence Certificates: Emily Goring, Bronwyn Massie -- Top Academic, Jere Johnson.

Grade 4 Academic Excellence Certificates: Lyndon Pynch, Nicholas Lovenuk, Ashley Keith -- Top Academic, Tacy Bartusek, Alric Massie.

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by Delta Fay Cruickshank, of The Independent Is your backyard in the shade? Mine is.

I like to call it my woodland garden. In it I try to grow plants better suited to live in cooler, darker worlds. I do have a few plants that are not blooming because they don’t get the sunshine they need to produce their blooms.

I have moved some of them into the sunshine, hopefully next year I will be delighted by their blossoms.

My neighbours both have a plant that I covet.

It seems to be able to grow in part shade. I have seen it in the wild and now I know it grows beautifully in a domestic garden. It is called Solomon’s Seal or Polygonatum. It grows well with ferns and hostas, its elegant branches arching over its neighbours, white bell-like blossoms dangling down.

This plant has been used as medicine for centuries. The root has been used for everything from complexion problems to piles! When the root is sliced though, it resembles a seal, thought to have been used by King Solomon.

In medieval legends, the Seal of Solomon was a magical signet ring said to be have been owned by King Solomon. He was the King of Israel, and

the son of David. According to the legend this ring gave him the power to speak to animals or to conjure up demons!

There are so many legends about the infamous King Solomon, one being that he had 700 wives and 300 concubines.

Here is a section of my neighbour’s flower bed. In it are daylilies, rhubarb, and Solomon’s Seal. It is the one with white flowers. It grows well in part shade, so will do well in a woodland garden. (photo by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent)

The design of Solomon’s Seal. A cross section of the root of the plant by the same name resembles this design.(photo from wikipedia.com)

One of his wives was the Queen of Sheba. His preoccupation with his wives, girlfriends and horses got him into a lot of trouble with the gods and the tales go on.

I look forward to having Solomon’s Seal, the plant, in my woodland garden -- maybe if I ask nicely the neighbours will dig me up a clump.

I was sitting in a bank in the city last week, reached over and picked up a free magazine. What a great mag, it was full of ideas about how to ‘green’ your garden, your deck

and renovations.

One that caught my eye was the use of corn gluten to help eliminate weeds in the lawn. It works by stopping weed seeds from germinating. My neighbour used it on her lawn this early spring and her lawn is dandelion free!

I must recommend this product.

Mark Cullen, the Home Hardware plant man, and host of many TV shows, writer in many gardening magazines and even on the radio had an article in this magazine. He had 10 green garden secrets and I would like to share some of them with you: A way to stop weeds from growing in the lawn is to allow the grass to grow to at least three inches long. The longer

the grass, the longer the root system, and when the roots are good and long, more water will be absorbed, the grass will be healthier and it will choke out weeds! Less watering, fewer mowings, less fertilizing and weed pulling seems like a good thing to me!

Mark Cullen says “Lawns are like potatoes. They get a bad rap because of the things you put on them”. He believes having lawns is environmentally friendly, except when we overwater, or use too many herbicides.

He recommends using a push mower and not raking up the clippings. The clippings left on the lawn work like a mulch, and a fertilizer. A mulch will help retain the moisture

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in the soil, and to keep the soil protected from the sun. I like to think that the soil is like our skin. We can’t leave our skin unprotected from the sun for long before we start having some very adverse reactions!

I use a push mower, and never rake the clippings up. Our lawn has really improved since we moved in. All I have fertilized with is a sprinkling of compost from the town dump. Mind you, our lawn is small, and yet it still looks nice, and shows off the house.

Cullen also believes that leaves should be used as mulch in the flower beds.

So do I. The earthworms will pull the leaves into the soil, and convert them into nitrogen-rich worm

castings. The garden bed covered in leaves is not attractive to some, they can’t resist raking them off and making it all nice and neat. But then they then have to apply liquid fertilizers. I have yet to see Mother Nature out raking the forest floor, and it thrives without applying fertilizers. All the leaves and debris compost and in turn fertilizes the trees and other plants.

In his article he suggested using porous pavers. I don’t know anything about these. I must look into this a wee bit more.

Apparently these new pavers will allow the water to flow back into the earth, not into the storm sewers.

He also recommends companion planting, or using plants that are mutually compatible. For example, garlic or chives amongst the roses. The smell of the garlic wards off aphids from the roses.

There are books and Web sites filled lists of companion plants. I plant and then allow dill to come up every where in the garden. Dill is a home for the predatory wasp, and they eat tons of aphids. I stuck a bird bath in our vegetable garden this year. The reasoning behind that action, was to attract birds to the garden, to eat the little white moths. These moths lay the green worms that eat my long suffering Brussels sprout plants.

Yes, I still have a couple, the cat didn’t eat them all. Unfortunately, those little worms are eating some of what’s left of the crop -- if nothing else, the wildlife are enjoying my Brussels sprouts!

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Canadian Wheat Board Bulletin (Dated June 27) At a glance The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) will send farmers a final payment of $36.39 per tonne for the feed barley they delivered to Pool A during the 2010-11 crop year.

Farmers will receive payment by direct deposit on July 4. Cheques will be delivered for mailing to Canada Post by July

7. The Pool A feed barley pool ran from August 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011. This final payment represents the balance of the money owing to farmers after their feed barley has been marketed through the CWB, and after operating costs have been deducted: 1 Canada Western, Initial Payment (per tonne) $202, Final payment $36.39, Total

payment $238.39.

A new video has been posted on the CWB’s YouTube channel to inform producers about current global grain-market conditions affecting prices and farmers’ projected returns. In the video, CWB market analyst Neil Townsend discusses the factors behind the latest Pool Return Outlooks, issued June 23. The video

can be viewed at cwb.ca/ youtube.

June 30 is the deadline for farmers to apply to price 2010-11 deliveries of wheat or durum into the 2011-12 pool. Using new-pool pricing, farmers can deliver in the current crop year but choose to be paid the pool return for the subsequent crop year. New-pool pricing is subject to per-tonne and

administrative fees. Fees are posted online at cwb. ca/npp.

The sign-up deadline for deliveries to purchase pedigreed seed (DPPS) has been extended to June 30, with cash-ticket settlement by July 31.

More details are available at cwb.ca under “Farmers” and “Contracts”.

An online petition to support farmers’ right to

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decide the future of the CWB has been posted at cwb.ca/petition. Farmers who believe they should be allowed a plebiscite vote on this important issue are encouraged to add their names. For those who would like to circulate the petition and send it back, petition forms can also be downloaded from the site.

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MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011

BCS Graduation Awards

George Lund Memorial Trophy recipient -Matthew Petram

Linda Beckett Memorial Trophy recipient -Katja Meszaros

Shirley Rennie Trophy recipients-Jordyn Litwinow, Jeremy Yurchak

Class of ‘42 Award recipient -Julianna Tan

Dale Fogelberg Trophy recipient -Julianna Tan

Valedictorian -Kaitlyn Beckett

MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011

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Asquith Council news Asquith Town Council held its regular council meeting on June 14.

Colin Graham, Fire Chief, attended Council meeting to discuss issues regarding the Asquith Volunteer Fire Department. He presented Council with a strategic plan for the Department for 2011 through to 2016.

Constable White of the Warman RCMP attended the Council meeting to discuss a recent rash of crimes occurring in Asquith. He informed Council that of all of the bedroom communities around Saskatoon, Asquith has been the least “hit” and indicated that

the RCMP are quite confident the criminals are coming out from the city.

He reiterated the need for private individuals to lock their vehicles, their houses and their outbuildings. Constable White also reported that there is a new Corporal at the Delisle detachment, Corporal Flaman.

Building permits were issued for two sheds and a garage extension.

A new Committee of Council was formed called the Building Permit Committee. Councilors Kelly Wolfe and Don Lysyshn will comprise this committee.

With the dissolution of the Asquith and Dis-

trict Recreation Board, Council has appointed a Recreation Committee, which will be comprised of Councillor Gail Erhart and three community members, Gale Stack, Orchid Rode and Lori Whelan. This committee will peruse the grant applications and financials of recreational and cultural groups seeking applications and financials of recreational and cultural groups seeking grants, and will then give their recommendations to Town Council. Town Council would like to thank all of those who expressed interest in serving on this committee.

A tree bough was re-

moved from a boulevard tree at 495 Charles Street.

The next regular council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 5.

A special meeting was held by Council on June 20. The 2011 budget was set with proposed revenues of $1,436,571, proposed expenditures of $1,434,644 and a surplus of $1,927. The mill rate will be set at 16.6.

Bylaw No. 6-2011 was also passed, which set the minimum taxes at $750 for residential and commercial, $200 for agricultural land and $5 per foot frontage for vacant properties.

A public meeting was

held at the Asquith Seniors Centre on June 21.

Bernie Mountford from Loraas Disposal and Darrin Langenfurth from All Green Recycling were present to discuss the recycling program that will be beginning in the Town of Asquith as of

August 1.

A Canada Day Kid’s Day will be held at the beside the Asquith General Store with bouncing castles, ring toss, bean bag toss, face painting and chalk available for some serious sidewalk art.

Happy Canada Day!

Asquith News Neil Millard 329-4235 Congratulations goes out to Jackson Dahlside who was chosen to play on one of the two Under 15 Saskatchewan Ball Hockey Teams. A goalie in ice hockey, he plays forward on the floor.

The teams will be participating in the National Championship being held in Saskatoon, July 28 - 31.

I am so glad that the postal workers are back at their job. I enjoy going to get the mail and seeing everyone!

There is a lot of “fuzz” flying around town these days -- at night it looks like a snowstorm.

Tip of the day: Knowledge is Power. Empower yourself by reading more books, watching movies, and attending plays. Visit museums, go to seminars, take classes. By expanding your scope of knowledge, you’ll enlarge your mental reference library.

This knowledge can be

drawn on in the future -who knows where it could take you?

Happy Birthday to Canada on July 1! This is the greatest country in the whole world! Do your part to keep it that way!

O Canada!

The gardens and backyards are looking much better now! I would like to congratulate Don Sizer who writes up “Good News, Bad News” for The Independent. Don is a good friend of mine that I haven’t seen for awhile.

Hi Don! Now about baseball: Former Saskatoon Yellow Jackets pitcher David Hurlbut has signed with the Minnesota Twins.

He was selected by the Twins in the 35th round of the 2009 draft. Now the Yankees! Former Yellow Jackets outfielder Bobby Rinard signed a free agent contract with the New York Yankees.

Rinard played for the Yel-

low Jackets in 2008.

When I was in Moose Jaw last week Jennet, Spencer and I went to the Baseball Park where the Miller Express and Okotoks played. We had to leave for Saskatoon before the 9th inning but the Albertans were ahead when we left. My program number was 593 so I won a Burger King Whopper hamburger.

I attended the 100th of the Biggar United Church on Sunday, June 26 and enjoyed being asked to participate. Keep up the PERDUE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

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Farmers to hold their own plebiscite on future of CWB The CWB’s farmer-controlled board of directors announced Tuesday that producers will hold their own plebiscite on the future of their grainmarketing organization.

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FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION SALE BERNIE CLARKSON & GUEST CONSIGNOR

WED., JULY 6, 2011 • 10AM 5 MILES EAST OF HARRIS, SK SEEDING & TILLAGE: 32 ft. White Cultivator w/rod weeder att; 25 ft. Case IH PT Swather; Morris 36 Multiplex; 30 ft. Noble Harrows; International 150 Hoe Drill 28 ft (14 x 2); 60 ft George White Sprayer Stainless Steel Tank; International rod weeder LIVESTOCK RELATED: Jiffy Bale Processor Model # JSB900; 18 ft. Team Livestock Trailer; Approx 300 bales; Round bale Feeders. FARM EQUIPMENT: 36 ft. Sakundiak Grain Auger w/18 hp Briggs & Stratton Eng; New Holland Crimper; Swath Roller; 1200 gal water tank; Windmill tower; RECREATIONAL incl 2002 Trail Boss quad; COLLECTIBLE ANTIQUE VEHICLES; SHOP & YARD PLUS MANY MISC ITEMS. LES BELL CONSIGNMENT: HAYING EQUIPMENT: 1993 New Holland 660 auto wrap; 2001 New Holland 688 auto wrap; SWATHERS: 987 Westward 7000, 21 ft, double swath; 1990 Westward 7000, 21 foot, double swath; 210 MF 30 ft pull type double swath GRAIN HANDLING: Kongskilde Alteen Grain Vac w/PTO; 8 in x 50 ft Brandt PTO swing away; 21 ft x 6 in, 3 hp elec Brandt grain auger; Sukup propane heated grain dryer. LIVESTOCK RELATED: New Holland 790 manure spreader; NH 357 mix mill w/125 bushel mounted auger; 28 fT hay trailer. SEEDING & TILLAGE: 50 ft Blanchard Diamond harrows; 34 ft Inland tine harrows w/HD packers.

FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION SALE ROBERT & KSENIA HRYCIUK

THURS., JULY 7, 2011 • 10AM DIRECTIONS: From Wakaw, W on 312 to Meridian Rd, S 4 miles, W 3 miles. From Rosthern, E on Hwy 312 15.5 km, right (S) 6.8 km, E 1.7 km. Hwy 41 to Smuts Corner (Vonda Line) N 12 miles, 1 mile E. TRACTORS: 1979 International 4386 4 WD, 18.4 x 38 tires; Allis Chalmers 7020 diesel; Case 730 diesel w/Case loader; Turf Trac DL, 14 hp, 38 inch cut; LA Case tractor steel wheels. COMBINES: 1979 New Holland TR70, twin rotor; 22 ft straight cut header.

SEEDING AND TILLAGE: 1975 Versatile Hydrostatic 400 swather, 20 ft, 6 cyl, gas, one owner; 70 ft Flexi Coil system 82, harrows, 1000 gal tank; Leon 3000 rock picker; 55 ft Versatile sprayer; 30 ft Ingham Rod Weeder; CCIL 807 Cultivator, 35 ft w/rod weeder attach; 36 ft cult attach; 15 ft Massey HD cult; 24 ft JD pull type swather; 2 ‒ 15 ft seed drills w/packers; 2 x 12 ft Melroe 204 double disc seed drills w/packers; 52 ft Versatile harrows; MF 12 ft cult; MF12 ft disc; 50 ft Allied tine harrows; 19 ft JD P/T swather; Bandit by Prasco fertilizer spreader, 25 hp engine; 24 ft swather carrier; Diamond harrows; Intern'l 55 chisel plow 12 ft cult; J D Vanbrunt seed drill w/dbl disc packers; 4 bottom plow. GRAIN HANDLING: Farm King 50 ft swing away auger; 42 ft x 7 in auger w/Kohler eng; 25 ft x 6 inch auger; 35 ft x 6 in Brandt auger; 2 ‒ 45 ft augers. 1 w/PTO, 1 w/motor & elec lift pool. FARM EQUIPMENT: Case 230 square baler; Bulldog seed cleaner; Cult shovels; Kemp Rocker seed treater; Case 7 ft PTO mower; Horse drawn cult; MF side del rake. VEHICLES AND ACCESSORIES: 1995 Olds Cutlass Cierra, 3.1L, V6, 4 dr ATC/PW/PDL, very clean; 1964 International Loadstar 1600 w/14 ft metal B&H w/roll tarp, 4 speed, 2 speed axle; 1971 International Loadstar 1600 w/14 ft metal B&H, 4 spd; Several older vehicles for parts. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES; SHOP EQUIPMENT; Several misc. items.

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“Farmers were given the power to elect two-thirds of its governing board, and they were given the right to vote on major changes to its single-desk approach. That right is now being taken away.

“The government says the federal election results are a mandate from Prairie farmers to make change. We disagree. A fair plebiscite will settle this question.”

Oberg said the future of the CWB is a crucial issue for grain producers.

pelled to offer producers this opportunity to express their wishes in a democratic way. Our preference would have been a fair and binding federal plebiscite. We now call on the government to listen to farmers and respect the results of this plebiscite.”

Oberg said the shift to farmer control of the CWB in 1998 included amending The Canadian Wheat Board Act to ensure farmers would have a voice.

main road into the village from the south.

The South grounds are home to the cattle horses, tractor pull, beer gardens, dunk tank, and the newest event, Mud Fling, storage sheds and booth.

The North grounds, consist of four, very well kept ball, pea graveled, diamonds, with required essentials and bleachers for spectators, also a playground with swings and slides, a food booth, the Centennial building and Community Complex.

Each building becomes

Perdue Agricultural Society is one of the oldest organizations in our district and still providing fun and entertainment for the general public under the guidance of a small membership and some help of volunteers.

Over the years, the Society has had many volunteers and their help has been much appreciated.

The Ag Society fairgrounds are located in the S.W. corner of Perdue by what is designated as North and South, although divided by the

a very important part of the Fair. Many dollars and hours of labour have been spent at keeping the ball diamonds in good repair. The Minor Ball Organization keeps these diamonds in good shape during the spring season, with the use of the Ag Society equipment.

The cattle and horse corrals are used by the 4-H horse and cattle clubs for their Achievement Days, as well as other clinics throughout the year. Some of the Cattle Shows have used

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The Ag Society sponsors Market Place in October, which also takes a lot of organizing.

This year the Perdue Ag Society is celebrating 100 years.

We would be pleased to have you come and celebrate with us at the Annual Fair this July.

Our theme is “100 Years of Memories.” Watch for our posters and the new fair books.

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in 2006. Consistent with Section 47.1 of The Canadian Wheat Board Act, eligible voters will be producers of wheat and barley, with “producers” defined in accordance with the Act. An independent third party will be contracted to administer the balloting, which will take place over the summer. Further details of the plebiscite will be announced next week.

Perdue Agricultural Society

SAT., JULY 9, 2011 • 10AM DIRECTIONS: 111 MEMORIAL DR. • SPIRITWOOD, SK Contents will be sold at the Spiritwood Arena VEHICLES SELL AT 1PM & REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 2PM REAL ESTATE: 1260 SQ. ft. bung. built in 1979 w/finished basement. Main floor includes kitchen, living room, 3 BR, 1 bath, built in D/W, fridge, stove & CV.Basement incl 2 BR, 1 bath, kitchen, rec room, new lino & in-floor heat, fridge, stove & washer/dryer. New shingles on north side of roof. House has 6 in walls. Det garage is 24 x 24 ft. TERMS: 5% nonrefundable deposit due day of sale, with 30 day possession date or as soon as financing is in place. VEHICLE: 1993 Oldsmobile 88, dealer serviced, 3.8L engine, 4 door, auto; 1974 Plymouth Fury 111, 4 dr, 360 eng, auto, all orig. ANTIQUES; HOUSEHOLD; SHOP & YARD and much more.

“We face a monumental change that will have major implications for our sales returns, risk management and overall power in the grain industry. Farmers have the right to be asked.”

The CWB board of directors met last week to make the decision to proceed with a plebiscite.

Wheat and barley producers will be asked a clear and unambiguous question as per recommendations endorsed by Canadian farm groups

On June 20, Melody Lozinsky of Regina was here for one evening!

She showed Gregg and I pictures (taken by Tania) of her retirement lunch the previous Friday.

Many attended this affair as she had been with Canadian Blood Services for 32 years. Five years previous, she had been nursing. She worked very hard -- time to retire. On the 24th of June, there was a supper here there, too.

Ken retired a short while before, so now both can work on their cabin at Preeceville.

She brought two lovely planters, so now my little house is surrounded by flowers. There are roses on the north and south ends, plus lilacs, too. I love my flowers and appreciate my family’s care.

What a wild thunder storm on the 23rd. I’m surprised nothing here was hit. Also, very thankful. The rains are keeping things green. June is a beautiful time of year!

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MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011

Evolution of the Canadian flag Few flags are as strikingly simple and as easily recognizable as the National Flag of Canada, also referred to as the Canadian Flag.

An 11-point maple leaf on a white background flanked by red borders has been the adopted flag since 1965, despite Canada being an independent country since 1867.

Before the adoption of a national flag, several incarnations were used. During the early days of the Canadian Confederation, the Royal Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, was flown in Canadian North America. After Canada earned its independence, the Red Ensign Flag was used from about

1870 until 1924. Red and white were used on the flag, and eventually they became the official colours of Canada. The Red Ensign featured a red background with the Union Jack in the upper left corner and a composite shield featuring the coats of arms of the Canadian provinces. The shield was later replaced by the Royal Coat of Arms of Canada and adopted as the unofficial flag for general use for some time.

There had been a few attempts at designing and implementing an official national flag under the advisement of Prime Minister Mackenzie King, but the attempts were

unsuccessful. The flag was eventually adopted under Prime Minister Lester Pearson.

Pearson appointed a 15-person committee to adopt a flag and gave them a six-week deadline.

The maple leaf design was suggested by George

Stanley, a professor at Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario.

The maple leaf holds no specific significance for Canada, nor does its 11-point design.

The leaf had been used an unofficial national symbol and appeared

on some decorations for visiting dignitaries.

Just as with other nations, there is flag etiquette that should be maintained when displaying the National Flag of Canada. When strung to a flagpole in a horizontal manner, the

Cover the province with one phone call.

It took until the mid-1960s for an official national flag to be adopted for general use in Canada.

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Helen Buxton 658-2115 For the months of July and August, the Landis Wheatland Library will be open on Tuesday and Thursday. It will be closed on Fridays. Now that school is out there will be lots of time to read just for fun! The library will be holding their regular summer reading program, and hopes to have all our members in to pick up some books or other reading material.

Have a great summer!

The community was shocked by the sudden passing of Ed Miller, last Wednesday. Funeral services are being held at Landis Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon.

Deepest sympathy to his wife Claire, his children, Rick, Randy, Joanne, Joyce, Roger, as well as his brothers, Harry, Bill, Norm and Dave, and his sister, Wanda and all their families. Ed was born and raised in this community, and farmed here all his life except for a few years working in various parts of Canada as a young man.

Joyce Manns accompanied her sister Janice and Jim Cassidy to Kamloops, British Columbia recently, where they spent a week with their sister, Pinkie, who is very ill. Jim drove out to Kamloops and brought Joyce back last week. On their return trip, they stopped at the University of Alberta Hospital and visited Phyllis Munton. They report that she is in good spirits, and eating again,

is hoping to be released soon.

Lois and Ken Leinenweber, and Jaimee and Ethan Keller spent last weekend at Flotten Lake with Ashley and

flag should be displayed to the right. When the flag is displayed vertically, the top points of the maple leaf should be facing the left. There is no formal way of folding the Canadian flag. TF117035

Cortney Conacher and girls. Fishing wasn’t good, and they had the dubious company of a couple of bears, but still managed to have a good time.

Irene Turner enjoyed the Don Williams show in Saskatoon last week, and also spent some time with her family.

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Salvia is a sage plant that can cause hallucinations, anxiety, depression, uncontrollable laughter, loss of consciousness and short term memory loss. It is not yet proven what the long term affects of salvia are, how it interacts with other substances or its addictiveness. Health Canada is proposing to deem salvia illegal. The current legal status does not mean safe.

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Enclose cheque, money order, Visa, MasterCard or American Express for your classiÅed.

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The BIGGAR INDEPENDENT accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publication by this newspaper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered.

MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011

OBITUARIES wanted to be, doing what he loved. Ed was always busy, always caring and his family and friends will miss him dearly.

Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 2 :00 p.m., Landis Cemetery, Landis, Sask. of¿ciated by Rev. Ann-Marie Nicklin. Honourary Casket Bearers were all those who shared in Edwin’s life.

Active Casket Bearers were Lee Miller, Kirk Miller Gaven Miller, Cole Suchan, Kent Ferguson, Kevin Hadley. Tributes may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 279-3rd Ave. North, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2H8 Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted to arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. gfsc1

MEMORIAMS

Lydia Yaschuk

Edwin George Emil Miller June 28, 1925 - June 23, 2011 Ed Miller was born to William and Ann Miller, the third of six children, on the farm six miles south of Landis, Sask. on the SW-24-3618-W3, June 28, 1925. He was predeceased by his grandsons, Scott and Stuart Achtymichuk. He is survived by his wife, Claire; his chidren, Joan (Jim), Ric (Jayleen), Randall (Lois), Joyce (Dennis); Roger (Molly); grandchildren, Elyn, Kimberley, Lee (Maryam), Kirk, Sheena (Dean), Brooke (Sean), Gaven (Kirstin), Kaitlyn, Cole, Regan, Haley, Stephanie (Rene), Elissa, Keira; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Lane, Theo, Jade, Lex, Grace.

Ed attended school at Needwood and later Heartlake.

He started working for local farmers at the age of 17 and then tried other jobs such as Palo Salt Mine, the ¿rst of his brothers to do so. He later went to lumber camps at Carrot River and Rocky Mountain House and for a couple of winters worked in Vancouver on the docks. He then went to Peace River and worked on the seismic cutlines, all the way into the North West Territories.

He spent some time hauling in the oil¿eld in Drayton Valley then sold his building to the town for a future ¿re hall. The family then moved home to farm in the Landis area, ful¿lling his dream.

He had married Claire Wright of Landis in 1953 and started their family of ¿ve, Joan, Richard, Randall, Joyce and Roger. In later years, Ed and Claire went to Texas for a break in the winter and meandered home on different routes to keep it interesting. Ed was completely dedicated to his family and spent many hours with his grandchildren, entertaining them when they were very young and advising them as they got older.

Farming with his sons, Ed had become a ‘gopher’. He would “go for” this and “go for” that to keep things rolling along on the farms. Ed was extremely proud that all three sons became farmers. Despite the pressures of farming, Ed always had a story or joke to share and could always lighten the situation with an unexpected gem.

He could always be called upon to lend a helping hand for a neighbor and never shirked request. In his unof¿cial years of retirement, he could be found cutting the grass in the summer, moving vehicles during seeding and harvest and making sure everyone always had what they needed. He passed away on his home farm, where he

The residents and Activity Department of the Biggar Diamond Lodge would like to thank their families, friends, co-workers and community members for donating baking crafts and money. Also thanks to the entire staff and volunteers who gave so much time and worked so hard to help us have another great Tea and Bake Sale. Thank you as well to all those who attended and purchased our goods, we had a fabulous time and we hope you all did as well.

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in July: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at the Majestic Theatre, July 3 at 11:00 a.m. July 10…Potluck picnic at Emmanuel, weather permitting. Rides or guides from Redeemer at 10:00 a.m. If rained out, worship at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m.

Mark Kleiner will be preaching July 17, 24 and 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Everyone is welcome.

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AUCTIONS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MISCELLANEOUS

ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS! If you went to a Residential School as a Resident or as a Day Student, you may qualify for Cash Compensation! To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1-877988-1145.

NOTICE

New York Taxi wishes to announce that due to a shortage of drivers,

we will be operating as a Crew Transport Service ONLY.

“Five years have passed by so quickly…

Your memory is as dear today as in the hour you passed.

Mom you are gone, but in our hearts your smile will never be forgotten.

We’ll always remember you for all the love and cherished moments you gave us.” …Your loving family always.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES… Pick up… $28.00 + $1.40 gst = $29.40 Inside 40-mile radius/ONLINE $33.00 + $1.65 gst = $34.65 Outside 40-mile radius… $38.00 + $1.90 gst = $39.90

OBITUARIES

CARD OF THANKS

Bruce J. Falcon May 13, 1951 July 2, 2010

“A special smile, A special face In our hearts.

A special place No words we speak Can ever say How much we miss you everyday.” …Loved and sadly missed by Vivian, Barry, Angela, Curtis, Warren and Charlene

CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank everyone who came to my Bridal Shower for their gifts and for the money I received. Special thanks to Megan, Haley and Wanda for organizing it and all the ladies who provided the delicious lunch. It was a very special day. Thanks also to Diana Ross and Elvis for a fun evening of entertainment.

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Deadline Wed. 5 p.m.

Town service will be limited until further notice.

Lake Property Auction Walkout Bungalow on 3 acres overlooking Murray Lake, Cochin, SK. Call Ed Truelove @ KRAMER AUCTIONS - Real Estate Div Inc 306-445-5000 or visit www.kramerauction.com MLS#403248

INVITATIONS

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

Do yours prior to the centennial celebrations!

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

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.

31tfn 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

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TENDER SATURDAY, JULY 9: You are invited to a Bridal Shower for Erin Hawes, bride-elect of Brent Little, 2:00 p.m. at the Westwinds Conference Room.

Everyone welcome.

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Tenders will be accepted for rototilling when needed at the LENEY CEMETERY, using your equipment. Please send tenders to Johnnie Dennis, Box 213, Perdue, SK, S0K 3C0. Tenders close July 8, 2011 at 6 p.m.

For more information contact Johnnie at 237-4348.

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MISCELLANEOUS SUNDAY, JULY 24: In celebration of Raymond Souillet’s 90th birthday, the family would like to invite you to a Strawberry Social.

Please join us from 2-4 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons Hall, 1173rd Ave. West, Biggar 27p3

MAKE YOUR OWN GREEN POWER No Sun, No Wind, No Fuel, No Problem Fully Scalable from 5 Kilowatts & up. Email: greenpower@sasktel.net The KILOWATT FACTORY Inc.

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

MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS Diesel Engines Remanufactured.

Save time, money and headaches. Most medium duty applications 5.9L, 8.3L, ISB, CAT, DT466, 6.0L. Ready to run. Call today 1-800-667-6879 www.rebuiltdiesels.com DISCONNECTED PHONE? ChoiceTel Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call ChoiceTel Today!

1-888-333-1405. www.choicetel. ca.

GENERATOR SETS. Buy direct and save. Oilpatch, farm, cabin or residential. Buy or rent - you’ll get the best deal from DSG. 1-800-667-6879 www.dsgpower. com Coupon # SWANA G1101

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

SEED & FEED HEATED 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" d Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

REAL ESTATE

WANTED Looking for a Massey Ferguson Model 36 discer, 30 to 40 disc.

Phone 780-215-1300 26p3 Biggar Museum is collecting books for their Annual Used Book Sale fundraiser. If you have books you would like to donate, please contact the Museum at 948-3451.

22c6 Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

Please phone 948-1773 or 9485393. Pickup available.

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SEED & FEED For sale, 500 acres of standing alfalfa and grass. Phone 9482395.

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HOUSES FOR RENT Three bedroom house available July 1, 2011. $800/month, $500 damage deposit, all appliances included. Phone 306-480-8842, 306-760-1355.

27p3 Three bedroom home (fully modern). Available January 31, 2011. For viewing, contact 9483674 or 948-7022 or 948-9517 2tfn

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: Lake Property Auction 5 acres, 2292 sq ft home, heated shop, along golf course, close to lake. Turtle Lake, SK. Call Ed Truelove @ 306-445-5000 or visit www.kramerauction.com.

MLS#38917 LAKEVIEW HOMES & Lots Vernon BC. Lake Okanagan.

Private Beach. Dock. Trees.

Meadows. WildÀowers. Birds.

Trails.

Reasonably priced custom home construction.

Architectural Guidelines. Build now or later. Ten minutes to town-center. Lots from $219,000.

Houses from $499,000.

Vendor ¿nancing available.

Call Scott 250.558.4795 www.

AdventureBayVernon.com.

Two serviced lots, side by side in Biggar, 100’x140’, $79,900. Call 717-4681 (cell) 5tfn

948-3820 302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar Brand new 3-bedroom, 3 bath townhouse for rent. All appliances, garage, 1200 sq ft.

No smoking, No pets, No parties.

Starting at $1100/month. Call Dave 306-221-6888. Available October 1, 2010.

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PERSONAL DATING SERVICE. Long-term/ short-term relationships, Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Intimate conversation, Call #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-8045381. (18+)

SERVICES

FARM LAND WANTED 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

CARS & TRUCKS

‘Hurricane’ personal mobility vehicle, four wheel, new batteries, excellent condition, asking $1,800. Phone 948-2329 25p3 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.

House for Sale…119 - 2nd Ave. East, triple lot, 2 bdrm house, inside completely redone. $118,500. Call 948-4288 or 9485477 25c3

Charter/ Sherwood Apartments

More Power Less Fuel for diesel farm equipment. Tractors, combines, sprayers or grain trucks. Find out about safe electronics from DSG. Call today 1-800-667-6879. www. dieselservices.com

STEEL BUILDING SALE...

SPECIALS from $5 to $12/sq. ft.

Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width and length.

Example: 30’Wx50’Lx16’H. NOW $10,500.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800-6685422.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FOR RENT

Major engine manufacturers say that quality fuel treatments are an essential part of diesel engine protection. Get the best value with 4Plus 1-800-6676879 www.dieselservices.com

NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN! New! Continuous Shock Chlorinator.

Patent Pending Canada/U.S.A. No mess, effective year round for smell, iron bacteria, slime.

Inexpensive. Phone 1-800-BIGIRON; www.bigirondrilling.com.

HOUSES FOR SALE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY BABY BOOMERS Own your own home based business for less than $500. Expanding health and wellness industry.

High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

ISN’T IT TIME YOU STARTED MINDING YOUR OWN BUSINESS? We represent many types of new Franchises and Distributorships. For more information, send resume or email to: darren@mfourintl.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Required immediately Class 1A driver and bobcat operator.

Fax resume with referenced to: Prairie Boyz Excavating, 306934-6692.

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Deadline: Wednesday 5 p.m.

MEMBER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE Career Opportunity - Temporary Full-Time Position We require a Temporary Full-time Member Services Representative for our Biggar Branch. This position is a term position starting approximately August 2, 2011 and ending September 1, 2012, with the possibility of continued employment.

THE POSITION: This position reports to the Member Services Team Leader. The core function of the position is to respond to members’ needs by delivering cash services and other Credit Union products and services, and to promote member use of the Credit Union. The successful applicant may also be required to work occasionally at the Perdue Branch.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The position requires an individual that is conÀdent, has a positive attitude toward learning and change, shows initiative, can work independently, and is friendly, outgoing and reliable. Minimum Grade 12 education is required. A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and general PC operations, as well as cash-handling experience, would be considered beneÀcial.

COMPENSATION: The salary for this position will be commensurate with qualiÀcations and experience. Biggar and District Credit union is an employer-of-choice with a competitive compensation package that includes group beneÀts and a matched pension plan.

Interested applicants must submit their resume by July 8, 2011 to: Biggar & District Credit Union P. O. Box 670 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Attn: Cathy Archibald, Human Resources Email: cathy.archbald@biggar.cu.sk.ca We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Busse Law Professional Corporation requires a Legal Administrative Assistant. Duties may include some administrative duties, general secretarial work and coverage for receptionist. Paralegal course is not a requirement, but would be an asset. Please apply with resume and references to: Busse Law Professional Corporation Barristers and Solicitors 302 Main Street, Box 669 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Fax: 306-948-3366 Deadlines for applications is July 15, 2011. We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

JERRY FORDS Sales Ltd. in Edson, Alberta is looking for Automotive Journeymen Technicians. We offer: excellent wages, starting bonuses, and excellent bene¿ts. Don’t wait apply with a resume today by fax 780-723-3800 or email: richard@jerryford.com.

E Construction Ltd. is one of Western Canada’s largest PAVING CONTRACTORS. Currently seeking EXPERIENCED FINISH GRADER OPERATORS for Ft. McMurray. Competitive Wages, Medical and Dental Bene¿ts, Employer matched Pension Plan. Email Human Resources at hrecltd.ca OR FAX: 780-7435946. www.ecltd.ca

EDMONTON STEEL FABRICATION shop requires STRUCTURAL STEEL FITTERS, up to $32.72/hour; CWB FCAW WELDERS, to $31.68/hour. Overtime, bene¿ts, relocation/accommodation assistance. Resume: Fax: 780939-2181 or Email: careers@ garweld.com.

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 780842-6581. H&E Oil¿eld Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7.

HEAVY DUTY Journeyman Mechanic required. Phone, fax, email or drop off at of¿ce. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Phone: 780842-6444. Fax: 780-842-6581.

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

MEAT CUTTER. The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) requires a Meat Cutter for their Super A store located in Fairview, Alberta.

The successful candidate must have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of meat cutting, and have the ability to work quickly and effectively.

Applicants’ must have previous retail meat cutting experience. The successful candidate must be able to provide a clean security clearance and completed Grade 12 (or equivalent). If you have the skills and abilities to meet our expectations, forward your resume in con¿dence to: Human Resources Of¿cer, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4.

Fax 780-447-5781.

Email: humanresources@tgp.ca.

MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011

20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

…like to drive?

GROUP PLAN ADVISOR/BMP TECHNICIAN Part time Contract Position with the Northern Eagle Creek Agri-Environmental Group Plan

New York Taxi is currently seeking drivers w/Class 4 or better licence.

The Northern Eagle Creek Agri-Environmental Group Plan (AEGP) is seeking to contract a part time Agricultural BeneÀcial Management Practices (BMP) Technician for August 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012, with the potential for a yearly renewal.

Financial help to obtain licence.

Will consider lease operators.

The BMP Technician works one-on-one with local farmers/ranchers to initiate and implement BeneÀcial Management Practices on the landscape to address local agri-environmental issues. Other responsibilities include promoting good stewardship, composing newsletters, hosting producer events, and such other activities as directed by the committee.

Call Linda @ 306-948-4949 email to: dl.watson@sasktel.net

The successful candidate will have extensive agriculture knowledge and possess the skills needed to work with agricultural producers including superior oral and written communications skills, and be computer literate.

Hours are Áexible and approximately 20 hours a week. Travel is required within delivery area (RM #346, 347, 349, 376, 377, 378, 379)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SEASONAL MAINTENANCE WORKER The Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 is presently accepting applications for the position of maintenance worker for either long or short term.

Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license.

Experience operating various equipment would be an asset. Please forward applications by Thursday, July 7, 2011 stating experience, expected salary and at least two (2) references to: R. M. of Biggar No. 347 Box 280 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Phone: (306) 948-2422 Fax: (306) 948-2250 Email: rm347@sasktel.net The R. M. of Biggar thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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For more information please contact Gord Vaadeland (306) 469-2356 or (306) 469-7876 or vaadeland@sasktel.net Applications Deadline: July 8, 2011 Mail Applications to: Dean Tavanetz, Box 1418, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 or rdtavanetz@sasktel.net

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Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TECHS LIVE Large in Western Canada! Go Auto has 23 dealerships/18 brands.

Journeymen can earn $120K+.

Specialists can earn $150K+. Full bene¿ts. Investment Program.

Moving/training/tool allowances.

Apply now! careers@goauto.ca or www.goauto.ca.

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

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

WELDERS Required Immediately! Do All Metal FabricatingEstevan SK Apprentices, Journeymen Welders, or equivalent to perform all weld procedures in a custom manufacturing environment.

Competitive Wages, Bene¿ts, RRSP’s & Apprenticeship Opportunites, Temporary Staff Housing available.

Apply bu Email: kswidnicki@doallmetal.com or Fax: 306-634-8389

Creators of Biggar…

Citizens of Biggar that add Áavor To small town life we all savor The good deeds they lend To their neighbor and friend Working together makes more Of the effort each one bore Our pioneers - forced to roam Farmers who called Biggar home Service people who knew the way To treat customers who would stay Animal care by the owners and vets Deliveries, stitches and bone sets Livery stables were a norm Blacksmith bent to a form Elevator agents who bought Farmer’s grain that was sought Lumber yards and their supplies New buildings to Àll the skies Carpenters and builders we recall Created buildings both short and tall Those who could plaster, paper & paint At home décor were almost a saint Coal delivered to your bin Kept warm you and your kin Dairy & milkmen found the ways For fresh milk before fridge days Delivery by draymen was run Push, lift, shove and get the job done The veterans who served in the war Our freedom at their very core Ag Reps who helped farmers grow New crops and hay to mow Telephone operators who connected And privacy was mostly protected Cooks, waitresses & food so Àne Beanery, Café or Fowl Supper line Nurses who handed out exemplary care We were blessed they were not rare Doctors on house calls use insight Even in the middle of the night Druggists - prescriptions to Àll An ease for your every ill EMT and Àrst responders come When things look rather glum

Please arrange to pick up your photos that have been submitted for publication. .…thanks, The Independent

Home Care & Public Health personnel Care for babies to seniors so well Garage mechanics and bulk dealers Car sales made with the wheelers Grocery people, store bakers Butchers and sausage makers Bakery aromas of goodies arose Oh so tempting to our nose Happy smiles always greet Ice cream and candies sweet Jewelers helped commemorate Many an important date Department, dime and ladies wear All dressed up in the latest Áair Barbers stood tall and trimmed Hairdressers who coiffed and primed Shoe stores that used leather For all kinds of wear and weather All of our teachers at school Who taught the Golden Rule The reading lessons that gave Students the future they crave Math, science and health Added to the knowledge wealth Churches rose to hold a bell Morning praises or Ànal knell Fathers, Pastors, Priests prayed And in our hearts some stayed The Sisters nursed and taught Their care could not be bought Funeral Homes soothed the bereaved As loved ones they grieved Mayors and councilors plan Needed services time to span Town Policeman and RCMP To citizen’s safety did see The Post OfÀce handled the mail Newspapers told of a sale Telephone & power men tied wire Fire Àghters attended any Àre Electricians wire homes & install Stoves, dryers, freezers and all Plumbers that add sanitation To this small prairie station

Hotels & Motels - a safe port Add an enticing history of sort Bookkeepers and accountants add The clients and taxman are glad Legalities & court date mazes Lawyers cut through the hazes Bankers & Ànancial planners Always use their good manners Issuers of licenses and plates Busily watch the expiry dates Sears and Eaton’s – wish books Greenhouses for yard looks Flower Shops that are unique Computer sales are at a peak Bargains at the second hand rate For even a collector’s plate Park builders in town and out To host rodeos or run about Golf course and the club For a hole-in-one or a Áub Use the Library for a reference Give books & Internet deference New Horizons for senior’s fun Rides, cards and bus tours run The CNR crews who ran the trains Across the vast and rolling plains Prairie Malt sprouts barley grain Worldwide beer of every strain Advanced Ag builds tanks Quality welds hold top ranks The Majestic and the mystery Of Àlm throughout history Arts Council culture & N.C.C.P. Variety entertainment for all to see Music teachers & parents galore Students played the exact score Brownies, Guides, Cubs, Scouts Leaders who had no doubts Curling, hockey, Àgure skating, dance Coaches deserve a second glance …Jean Itterman

MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 21

Business & Professional …

FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE

BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Saskatoon DUANE NEUFELDT Serving BIGGAR and Area

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

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

The sign you want. The agent you need.

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for:

Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

Call: 948-2101

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation

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

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

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

Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

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

GLASS INSTALLATION

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Residential

9Residential 9Commercial 9Automotive

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

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

Cari McCarty Residential Sales

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent

Tim Hammond Realty

For all your glass needs …owned and operated

by Matt Poitras

104 - 2nd Ave. West Biggar

948-4846 MANUFACTURING A Sign of Qualilty!

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

Cell 948-4478 Dave Molberg

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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

ELECTRICAL

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

Cell: (306) 843-7898 Bus: (306) 446-8800 znerol.w@sasktel.net

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

Cell: 306-221-6888

Jerry Muc Phone: 948-2958 948-5699

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

Phone: 948-4844 Fax: 948-4845

ELECTRICAL

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

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

Fax:

BSA

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MADGE CONTRACTING LTD. PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar, Sask.

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

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

• Residential/Commercial • CertiÀed installer for Logix ICF

PHILLIPS FLOORS & MORE Flooring, Appliances, Custom Cabinets, Electrolux, Paint and supplies 204 Main St. • Biggar

Phone

Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential

948-5052 (office)

Inc.

Helping you Help yourself

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

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

948-1773

HANDY JIM SERVICES

available to do…

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

Call Jim @ 948-3333

Northland Foaming

Spray Foam Insulation

306-948-2805 Cell: 306-948-6062 Email: northland83@yourlink.ca Want to insulate your quonset, farm/commercial buildings, house or cabin?

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

To advertise in this directory, please call Urla at The Independent • 948-3344 • This feature will appear Weekly.

ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL DIRECTORY RATES.

HEARING CARE

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING IT’S ALL INCLUDED! Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning

948-2807 or

Call: Bill: Dale:

948-5609 948-5394

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

Phoenix M4 Mobile Grain cleaning and sizing

Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

SEED CLEANING

WTSL MOBILE GRAIN SERVICE Box 917, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Wayne Dollansky 306-948-7247 Custom Combining JD9770 with draper or hydraÁex headers

DENTAL

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

CALL NOW:

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

HEALTH/ WELLNESS “Annie Things Possible” Health, Beauty & Spa

Weight Loss Clinic 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

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist 115 - 1st Ave. W. Rosetown, Sask.

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

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

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

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

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

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

306-948-3408 EYE CARE

Michelle Spuzak, R.M.T. (NHPC member) NEW LOCATION… 219 - 4th Ave. E., BIGGAR

Other Services available…

• ParafÅn Wax • Thai Herbal Massage • ReÆexology • Hot Stone Massage • Engergy Work

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

948-2548 or 948-9710

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

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

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

Wayne Baldwin, W

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311 WINE, BEER, COOLER KITS and SUPPLIES

available at Grape Moments located in The Independent,

102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar, 948-3344

NO Certified Fitness Trainer, N Natural Health Consultant, E P O Physical Therapy Aide Over 20 years resistance training experience!

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

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

Phone… 948-2548 Cell… 948-8048

LACK OF ADVERTISING is like winking at a pretty girl in the dark…YOU KNOW what you’re doing, BUT NO ONE ELSE DOES!

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Business & Professional LEGAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

223 Main Street Biggar

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

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

948-2183

Roe & Company

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

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

INVESTMENTS

FFinancial Plan nning Estate Plann ning Life Insuran nce

220 Main Street 222 7 306 948 5377 info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca

Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

M & N REPAIR 301 - 1st Ave. E, Biggar

948-3996 Open Monday-Saturday

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair

KRF Automotive Detail Centre 100% handwash “Where we do it all for you!!”

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

948-1722

Biggar Tree services available…

8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

304 Main St., Biggar in Biggar Insurance Bldg.

AUTOMOTIVE

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

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

306-882-2289

PHOTOGRAPHY

521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109

Chartered Accountant Notary Public

Photos by Jocelyn

201B-2nd Ave. West

Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 948-5133

Biggar, Sask. www.photosbyjocelyn.com

ELMER DOVE

306-948-2814

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

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

…call 948-3344 This space available for… our 26-week commitment in this directory $ 2.89/week = $75 + g.s.t. (regular price $9.52 per week) One column x 1 inch size Call

948-3344

To fax…stop in at The Independent

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Anne G. Livingston

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

Call Anne @ 948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

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

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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.

Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses

Pssst...Did you hear that you can still buy REGAL?

GEORGE STAHL

Contact Nancy Duns

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

www.sask.shopregal.ca

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Independent Rep

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

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Residential Commercial Automotive

For FREE estimates or enquiries CALL Wayne or Dorothy at

948-5678

Modern Licenced Abbatoir

•Texas Gates •Spray Foam Insulation •Sandblasting & Painting •Internal Coatings g •Rock Guard Coatings

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

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

948-3955

109 Main St., Biggar

Phone:

948-2442

Fax: 948-2484

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

658-4474, Landis, SK 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

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

306-948-9278

Box 736, Biggar

NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING

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

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Cliff Forsyth

948-5600

Your authorized

Custom Grain Hauling

MONARCH MEATS

Phone:

Sales & Service Call Steven 948-2489

Ph: 237-4777

Email: saskregal@sasktel.net

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

Beadle’s Computer Solutions

Phillips Radio Shop

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Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

948-3381

Open: Mon.-Fri.

Phone: 948-2204 or 948-3886

nothing happens!!!

Ivan Young,

Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

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

advertising,

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

948-2700

INSURANCE

Without

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

1st Ave. West, Biggar

Phone: 244-7464 for appointment

948-2222 or 948-2029

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

TIRES

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

100-128-4th Ave. South, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1M8

Garry A. Faye

after hours George: 948-7533

Heavy Truck Repair

Optometrists

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

948-3376

Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

DR. KRUEGER, KENDALL & WILSON

ACCOUNTING

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

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial

OPTOMETRISTS

Anita Silvernagle, Lisa Haynes (Notary Publics) • Home & Agro, Auto & Commerical Insurance • Blue Cross • Motor Licence Issuer Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday to Friday 304 Main Street • Biggar

SERVICES

Rebel Landscaping

BUSSE LAW

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, Treena Sikora look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

SERVICES

AUTOMOTIVE

• custom slaughter, cut and wrapping • sausage making, curing and smoking

• sides of Pork & Beef available

948-3384 WINE, BEER, COOLER KITS and SUPPLIES

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

948-3344

Landis, Sask.

Atkinson Trucking Landis, Sask. …For all your Local Grain Hauling Needs Bailen Atkinson 658-4460 or 948-4450

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.

ONLINE @ biggarindependent.ca

MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 23

Initial wheat payments for 2010-11 crop year increased The CWB announced that 2010-11 initial payments for wheat will increase effective June 30, 2011. The increase will range from $21.30 to

$42 per tonne for wheat (depending on grade and class).

The adjustment payments, in dollars per tonne, for representative

Saskatchewan best place in Canada to invest in oil and gas Saskatchewan is ranked best in Canada as the place for oil and gas investment, according to the 2011 Global Petroleum Survey released last week by the Fraser Institute.

The Institute noted Saskatchewan offers investors confidence in a stable, competitive royalty and regulatory structure.

Energy and Resources Minister Bill Boyd said the Fraser Institute’s findings show the results of Saskatchewan’s commitment to sound fiscal policy.

“A stable, predictable royalty and taxation framework is key to attracting new investment and maintaining the robust growth of our economy,” Boyd said, June 27.

“Saskatchewan’s rank as Canada’s preferred province to invest is testament to the importance of that stability.Our government is committed to moving Saskatchewan forward, and we will continue to offer the business climate that is essential to keep our province growing.”

Saskatchewan moved up from second place last year to be ranked the best in the country out of the 10 provinces and territories rated this year.

I n t e r n a t i o n a l l y, Saskatchewan was ranked 11th best in the world out of the 136 different provinces, states and countries that the Fraser Institute assessed worldwide.

That also is up from Saskatchewan’s 17th place ranking last year.

Of Saskatchewan’s main competitors for investment capital, Alberta was ranked sixth in Canada and 51st worldwide, while British Columbia was

ranked eighth in Canada and 69th in the world.

Newfoundland and Labrador was ranked fifth in Canada and 50th in the world.

This year’s survey evaluated 136 different jurisdictions across Canada and around the world. The exploration and development budgets of companies who participated in the survey account for more than 60 per cent of annual spending on a global basis.

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

grades in the pool account are listed. The total initial payment to date is basis in-store Vancouver or St. Lawrence and must be adjusted for freight/elevation charges to arrive at farmgate prices.

A complete listing of payments for all grades in dollars per tonne and dollars per bushel is posted on cwb. ca under “Farmers” and “Farmer Payments”: No. 1 Canada Western Red Spring Wheat 12.5, Initial payment $258.50, Adjustment payment $27.50, Total payment to date $286, 2010-11 PRO

(June) $320.

Farmers who delivered wheat to the CWB between August 1, 2010 and June 29, 2011 will receive an adjustment payment.

Producers will receive payment by direct deposit on July 12. Cheques will be delivered for mailing to Canada Post by July 15. Farmers who wish to defer payments have until July 8 to notify the CWB by calling 1-800275-4292.

Initial payments should not be confused with monthly Pool Return Outlooks, which

are CWB estimates of farmers’ total returns from each pool account.

Rather, initial payments represent a portion of the returns farmers can expect from the sale of their grain over the entire year.

During the crop year, the CWB regularly reviews the initial payments and recommends adjustment payments if market conditions and sales progress warrant. The Government of Canada guarantees initial payments and therefore approves the level at which they are set.

Upon delivery, farmers may alternatively choose the CWB’s Early Payment Option (EPO) as a payment method.

As with the other CWB Producer Payment Options, the EPO can be used as a cash-flow tool. It allows farmers to receive an additional payment equal to 80, 90 or 100 per cent of the PRO (available value depends on time of year), less a discount, within 10 business days. Producers remain eligible for additional payments if pooled returns exceed the early payment value.

****PUBLIC NOTICE**** Please be advised that a two dimensional (2D) seismic exploration program is planned for the Saskatoon area (see map below).

This regional seismic program is being conducted on behalf of BHP Billiton Canada Inc.

by RPS Boyd PetroSearch in order to assess potential potash mineralization.

The seismic process involves sending vibrations into the earth and measuring the returning waves. The energy source is vibroseis (vibrator trucks) and the program will mainly be conducted on road allowance. We ask that you consider your safety as well as the safety of our workers. Please slow down around our worksites. If you would like more information, please contact our landowner liaison, Garry Wahl.

Please note that unless you are contacted, your lands are not being entered. No private property will be accessed without prior consent.

Exploration Company: RPS Boyd PetroSearch Field Operations: May through to mid-September 2011 Program Names: 2011 Wolverine 2D, 2011 Asquith 2D, 2011 South Boulder 2D and 2011 South Young 2D

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

Phone: 306-948-4880 106 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar Fax: 306-948-4882 e-mail: randyweekes.mla@accesscomm.ca

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

Should you have any questions, please contact: Garry Wahl Landowner Liaison Phone: 306.536.1863

Maddie Mailey Permit Administrator Toll Free: 1.800.663.8943

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Service Technician Financial Analyst

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24- THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011