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Vol. 103 No. 36

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Biggar, Saskatchewan

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Construction begins on Biggar long term care home replacement Residents of Biggar and area are celebrating a major step forward on a health care construction project last week with a sod turning ceremony at the new Biggar long term care facility construction site.

Construction of the $22.8 million facility is expected to start late summer 2012 with scheduled completion in early 2014. The new facility will replace the Biggar Diamond Lodge nursing home which was built in 1966.

“Our government is committed to improving health care infrastructure in Saskatchewan,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said, Wednesday. “We continue to deliver on our promise to put patients first. A modern, long term care facility in Biggar will provide safe, comfortable and family-centred living as well as a fantastic working environment for residents and staff.”

The provincial government is contributing $18.3 million toward the project, which represents 80 per cent of total project costs. Local funding will

The cake was cut, the sod was turned, Wednesday, for the much anticipated replacement for the Biggar Diamond Lodge. Construction crews were moving in as the ceremonies took place, and this wee one just couldn’t wait for a piece of that delicious cake. A lot of people cover the remaining 20 per cent.

“The residents of Biggar and area will soon benefit from construction of a new

nursing home,” Biggar Mayor Ray Sadler said.

“Thanks to the funding partners including the Province of Saskatchewan,

have been waiting a long time for this moment - and working incredibly hard - to replace a long-serving Diamond Lodge; well past its overdue date. Check out biggarindependent.ca this Wednesday for more on this auspicious date. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) the Town of Biggar, the RM of Biggar, the RM of Grandview, the RM of Rosemont and the Village o f L a n d i s. A s p e c i a l

thank you to the Friends of the Lodge who have dedicated their time and effort to fund-raise for the furnishing and equipment

at the new long term care facility.”

“Biggar and area municipalities have pulled together and worked hard to get to this day,” Heartland Regional Health Authority Chair Richard Anderson said. “This much needed facility will enhance Heartland’s ability to provide the patient-andfamily-centered care our residents are accustomed to. Heartland congratulates our stakeholders who were involved in this project and the Ministry of Health on their collaborative efforts to bring this facility to fruition and we look forward to the grand opening in the near future.”

Duncan attended the groundbreaking event along with Rural and Remote Health Minister Randy Weekes, municipality officials and representatives of the Heartland Health Region.

The 54-bed facility will be connected to the Biggar Hospital. It is one of 13 long term care facility renewal projects which were announced in 2009 by the provincial government.

Back to school this Tuesday

Green and Gold ready for season . . . Biggar Central School 2000 Blazers have been hitting the field the past few weeks, getting the fine adjustments made for the upcoming six-man season. The season will start shortly - check The Independent for more information. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

The Sun West School Division is proud to recognize the hard work and determination of our students as they head back to class this year.

This year students return to class on September 4 which has also been declared Provincial Students Day. The main focus of the week is the safety of students as they head back to class after summer break.

Drivers around the region are reminded that all of our students from PreKindergarten to Grade 12 will be back in school and it’s important to take their safety into consideration.

Some reminders for students and drivers are as follows: • Look both ways before you cross the street; • Only cross the street at pedestrian marked cross walks; • Do not pass school busses when stop arm is out; • All busses are equipped with a flashing roof light that indicates there are children on the bus at this time; • Speed limits in school zones are 30 km/h and are in effect during school hours unless otherwise posted; • Watch for children! They may not be paying attention and see you!

If we all remember the rules of the road and teach our children those same rules, then we can be assured that our children will be safe during the 20122013 school year.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Pharmacists granted prescribing rights Recent changes in Saskatchewan law have allowed pharmacists to provide even better care to their patients.

Prescriptive authority in Saskatchewan has enabled pharmacists to enhance the continuity of treatment. What does this mean for you as a patient?

Due to changes in t h e p r o v i n c i a l l aw s, pharmacists are now recognized as prescribers.

As many drugs are available only by prescription, this helps our patients to have better access to their medications. It takes a trained professional to make the decision that these drugs are appropriate for you. When that decision occurs, that

professional can issue a prescription for you when the law permits.

Does this mean that I no longer need a doctor for my medications?

Certainly not!

The pharmacist as a prescriber of drugs is not intended to replace your doctor or other health care providers. It is quite the opposite. The new laws depend upon a close working relationship between you, your doctor and your pharmacist.

The new laws give the pharmacist added tools to work with you and your doctor get the most benefit out of your drug therapy.

These new tools give added flexibility to respond to a variety of situations without having

to check with your doctor first. Pharmacists are not trained like doctors

continuing maintenance therapy, emergencies, incomplete prescriptions,

“The new laws give the pharmacist added tools to work with you and your doctor get the most benefit out of your drug therapy.”

to diagnose the more serious ailments for which you cannot look after yourself and need a medical diagnosis.

But, they are trained to recognize what might be the best medication for you for the diagnosis made by your doctor.

Prescribing will be allowed in various circumstances –

Due to changes in the provincial laws, pharmacists are now recognized as prescribers. As many drugs are available only by prescription, this helps our patients to have better access to their medications.

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physician’s absence, selfcare for minor ailments and seamless care, and when pharmacists have advanced skills.

Instead of having to contact your doctor first, your pharmacist can make these prescribing decisions for you and then tell your doctor about them.

For example: Continuing maintenance therapy - Yo u a r e t a k i n g medications regularly, your prescription has run out and you can’t get in to see your doctor for several days. Your pharmacist can provide the supply you need until you are able to visit your doctor, and will let your doctor know.

E m e r g e n c i e s - Yo u take a medication once in awhile when needed, or perhaps regularly.

You are on a trip, have left this medication at home and need it. Your pharmacist can provide you with a supply until you return home, and will let your doctor know.

I n c o m p l e t e prescriptions Sometimes your doctor will inadvertently forget to include some details important to your pharmacist about the drug being prescribed for you. Because your pharmacist knows you and your doctor and is reasonably certain of your doctor’s intent, he or she fills in the details to complete the prescription. Again, your pharmacist will let your doctor know.

Physician’s absence

- Doctors sometimes temporarily leave their practices for extended periods of time, such as for vacation or education.

When that happens, they can leave instructions with your pharmacist to continue the medications for you and other patients if prescriptions run out while he or she is away.

Seamless care - When you are ill and admitted to a health care facility,

is when, in the judgement of your pharmacist, prescribing a drug is not the right thing to do for you. This can occur for a variety of reasons that can often be related to a change in your health status. Your pharmacist is trained to recognize when it is appropriate to refer you to medical care.

F u r t h e r m o r e, pharmacists have a

Pharmacists are not trained like doctors to diagnose the more serious ailments for which you cannot look after yourself and need a medical diagnosis. But, they are trained to recognize what might be the best medication for you for the diagnosis made by your doctor. your medications can change. If you are transferred from that health care setting to another, for example are discharged and return to your community, your pharmacist can make sure that your new medication therapy continues uninterrupted. Again, your pharmacist will let your doctor know.

Sometimes pharmacists are able to prescribe, but may choose not to for a few reasons.

The first is that your pharmacist believes that your doctor might not support his or her decision. That will mean that your pharmacist will check firstly with your doctor. The second

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variety of minor ailments that they may treat with prescription medications.

A minor ailment is generally a condition that is less serious and may not last long and for which you can look after yourself. It is a condition for which you may not need to see your doctor.

For some ailments the new laws will allow your pharmacist to provide you with a limited course of treatment with a prescription drug that may be more effective than an over-the-counter medication.

Your pharmacist can continue to help you with selecting the most appropriate remedy or medication, but is also able to provide prescription drugs for some ailments under certain circumstances.

For some less serious ailments for which you can look after yourself, your pharmacist may be able to help you with more effective prescription drugs. If you are experiencing the following conditions, consider your pharmacist to help in its management!

Self Care includes acne, insect bites, cold sores allergic rhinitis, oral thrush, diaper dermatitis, and oral ulcers.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held August 7, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Penny McCallum, and Eugene Motruk.

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Mayor Ray Sadler. A moment of silence was observed for Councillor Don Cleaveley who passed away on August 3.

Council resolved that the minutes of the July 17 regular meeting of Council, and the minutes of the July 24 committee meeting of Council, be accepted as presented.

Council resolved that

the General Accounts Pa i d i n t h e a m o u n t of $163,480.17, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $40,488.29, be approved.

Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted for Council’s information, and filed: ORKIN - Rat Report; Heartland Health Region - Sod Turning Program; Heart and Soul Magazine - Downtown Park Article; Golder Associates Ltd. Postponement of Drilling; Biggar Recycling Centre - Financials as of June 30, 2012; Doug Arthur - Thank You Note; Government of Saskatchewan - Long Te r m I n f r a s t r u c t u r e Funding; Flaman Investigation -Dog

Report; Loraas Disposal - Revised Quote.

Council resolved that approval be granted for the SaskEnergy proposed main extension and services to YH Truck and Trailer north of Highway 14.

Council resolved that the correspondence from the Town of Kerrobert inviting Biggar to a meeting to discuss the start-up of a regional waste management system, be received.

Council resolved that the proposed street running north and south at the very east of Fourth Avenue, be named ‘Industrial Drive’.

• Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Biggar’s “Central Park” place Condo project set for construction this October

Busy, busy, busy, buy, buy, buy . . . The Biggar Farmers Market is into the final month of the year, and there are no indications it is slowing down. Mark your calendars: the final day in September is your last chance to get home-grown produce, baking, and every sort of knickknack. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Bargain Shop re-branded ‘Red Apple’ An artists rendering of the project, to be called ‘Central Park Place’, which is slated for construction this October, with completion in 2013.

The new adult living complex for Biggar is underway.

B r i d g e R o a d Developments (BRD) along with local investors have formed a company and are excited to proceed with the project. The company has purchased the land and finalized the floor plans of the 24-unit condo. The Geo tech survey was done on August 21. The threestory building will feature elegant suites with private balconies, an indoor heated garage, a common room equipped with a kitchen and lounge area, wide hallways, and an elevator for convenience and ease.

The project offers a

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maintenance-free style of living with many amenities appealing to the 50-plus market desiring a socially fulfilled life style.

The need for this facility in Biggar is clear with 18 of the 24 units already reserved.

The company carefully considered options in n a m i n g t h e f a c i l i t y.

The name decided on is “Central Park Place” in keeping with Biggar’s New York connection.

Once blueprints are completed and the work tendered construction can begin. The hope of all involved in this project is for construction to begin in October. The project should be completed by the fall of 2013.

BRD, founded in 2007 by three owners with over 100 years of combined experience in construction and building management. All of their projects offer a care free style of living with many amenities appealing to mid to senior age range.

Not only does the company act as construction and development managers, but it is unique in that it also is a shareholder in each of the buildings.

To d a t e , B R D h a s successfully managed the construction of suites in a dozen communities and is in various stages of development in 20 other communities.

Interested tenants may call Emil at 948-5626.

Biggar Red Apple is set to open this September, located at the former Fields location on Main Street.

The relabelled marque will open 11 new Red Apple stores, Sept. 14 with a further 20 by months end.

“We’re thrilled to bring our exciting new Red Apple stores to Canada’s rural communities” says Eric Claus, Executive Chairman, The Bargain!

Shop. “Our much-anticipated new brand is focused on providing improved product offerings, tailored merchandising and a better customer experience, all while continuing to provide great value. With so many changes going on inside our stores, we are excited to celebrate the launch of the new Red Apple store with the Biggar community.”

“I can’t wait to welcome the Biggar community into Red Apple,” continues

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Brenda Love, Store Manager, Red Apple Biggar.

“Our entire staff is excited to offer our valued customers the best product selection, best value and best customer service in town!”

“We’re proud to create a store for all of life’s everyday needs,” says Claus. “We know what our customers

want and need, and we can’t wait to give them the best value in a warm and welcoming environment.

With such a fundamental shift in how and what we sell, we know that Red Apple will resonate with our customers and we’re very excited to share our new store with them.”

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Opinions ............................................................ 4 Agriculture ...................................................... 8 Classifieds .................................................15-17 Business & Professional Directories .........18-19

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

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Opinions Now is not the time to divide our province It’s interesting to watch the ad campaign launched by SUMA and the “cities” of the province thanking the government for all their support. The campaign is labelled as “Partners in Building Our Saskatchewan.” What’s missing in this whole scenario is the absence of recognition for rural Saskatchewan and the contribution we make to this province.

What’s also interesting is that, at the end of the news release, SUMA claims to be the voice of urban Saskatchewan and the members represent 82% of the people of Saskatchewan.

Biggar is a member of SUMA but I have to wonder what kind of bang we are getting for our buck here. Clearly contrary to the claims of the SUMA office staff, in this instance, rural Saskatchewan is not being represented and certainly not Biggar in particular.

Further, the release claims “they (cities) are the engines of growth in Saskatchewan ...”

Like it or not Saskatchewan is still very much an agricultural province even though mining and other sectors are growing. The saying “when farmers have money everyone has money” still holds true today. And, it is not only rural Saskatchewan that benefits in that case but also the cities. Farmers live in rural Saskatchewan not the cities.

Another disappointing aspect of the SUMA campaign is the divisiveness of it. We grow together as a province and we go down together as a province -- collectively. This campaign only divides the province pitting rural towns against larger urban cities.

This is not what we have come to know as “the Saskatchewan spirit”.

Hopefully, our council members will make these views known to the SUMA policy advisors. After all, at the end of the day it is our tax dollars that pay dues to this organization.

P.H.

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A community guide to creating jobs All it takes is one old building of a reasonable size with a number of merchants to share the space

by Bruce Stewart, Columnist, Troy Media Distributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia. com “Where are the jobs?”

That’s a comment you can hear over coffee from one end of Canada to the other. We look at our children and wonder where they’ll work. We look at those of us forced into early retirement because of closures and layoffs and wonder the same for ourselves.

A little creativity is all that’s required, and we’ll have lots of work for everyone.

Major employers are nice to have: it’s why town and city councils constantly vote to provide incentives to attract them. The trouble is that major employers don’t have the same commitment to the community and its future as local employers do. So how do we make more local opportunity?

Start thinking about

how to do things in common.

One idea is to share the risk on space. New ventures are constantly stretched financially.

Often an idea can’t go ahead because there isn’t a small enough space available to make it work. The result?

Nothing happens.

Toronto’s Blue Banana market, part of Kensington Market, brings tens of small merchants together under one (larger) roof.

Almost all of these would not be viable businesses if they each had to find and rent their own business premises. (Most don’t need a standard storefront anyway: they’d have to commit to more than they need just to get something.)

By sharing space, each of the merchants gets a footprint that’s “right-sized for them”.

The button vendor who makes some of the buttons and buys

in a small inventory of others - needs all of 100 sq. ft. to have a viable business, The post card vendor, 200 sq. ft.

Some of the merchants handling clothing or art works take more space, almost store-sized.

They also get a lot of cross-traffic: once you’re in the Blue Banana, the tendency is to wander around a bit: five more steps usually gives you something new and different to look at.

Most people who buy once they’re inside buy from more than one vendor.

Some vendors have food service: there’s a coffee bar, a little sandwich place. That’s another part of the mix that keeps people coming in (the food and drink is placed up by the entrance, to entice people on the sidewalk to come in - and to keep the rest of the space clean). The whole thing becomes like a permanent “market

the

place”.

All it takes is one old building of a reasonable size. Just as the startup community uses shared space to provide early stage offices - renting as little as a desk - this allows people to create their own job by making things of use to others in their community, or selling some type of goods that are a passion for them, all at low risk.

The owner of the facility (which could be a co-operative, a shared facility that might finance the initial creation by selling small bonds that pay back out of the rental incomes, or raising the money using a crowd funding facility like Indiegogo or Kickstarter, or working with a local credit union) has much lower risk: it’s easier to turn over a failed venture’s space than it is to redecorate a whole storefront, and it’s highly unlikely that most ventures will

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end simultaneously, meaning that it’s likely to persist where individual efforts might fail.

Some of the vendors at Blue Banana do light manufacturing work (wrought-iron work, or woodwork) to order: their retail “space” is simply to expose their work to others, and to accept orders.

Garages, outbuildings or industrial space is used to do the actual construction. A shared space, therefore, doesn’t have to be just “traditional retail” in nature.

Some participants may graduate to full storefronts of their own - helping to revitalize the town centre. Others may never do so, but a vibrant “place to go” that makes it way helps others see the value of locating in town, not on the outskirts.

Communities “on the grow” in this way become an attractor

to more ideas, from more sources, thus diversifying their local economy, and insulating themselves against a sudden move by a major employer that they depend on.

The takeaway for our communities is to think differently about economic development.

Remember New York City: every three or four blocks the same pattern of small shops repeats itself, because each serves a “village” of a few blocks. These ventures don’t have to be extraordinary, or depend on radical ideas: we all need basic services alongside the creative ideas.

Jobs? They’re ours for the making. Let’s start creating the space for work to grow.

Troy Media columnist Bruce A Stewart is a Toronto-based management consultant.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

I was taking a look back at some of the past columns and couldn’t help thinking about the changes that have happened and yet, there is still an element of “sameness”. It is the beginning of September and, if there is one thing that you can count on across the Prairies it is harvest season.

Granted some years harvest is early starting somewhere around the middle of August and other years it won’t get going until October.

This year looks like harvest will be starting anytime now. I recall this harvest poem from a 2002 column written

by Francine Pucillo.

The Day of Harvest enters The golden time will start With bounty of the love we sow Gathered from our hearts.

The earth will give forth beauty The seeds that we have grown The sustenance of what we need To bring forth what was sown.

Looking out over the fields it truly is a “golden” time for this area of the country. It has been many years since I lived on a farm but I still love driving down the roads seeing the fields turn colour.

Those fields seem to stretch for miles. This year is a bittersweet sort of harvest for us as my brother has declared it to be his last. He and my father farmed many acres together

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and then it was solely the responsibility of my brother. Now, it will no longer be a “family” farm but part of one large corporation. A bit sad, but it is as it should be for time cannot stand still.

Also in 2002 I wrote a column about Hay West.

Many may remember that year when drought hit the Prairies. That year the land was described by one traveller as “brown with nothing growing”. Crops that year did not even grow as high as stubble fields. Meanwhile Eastern Canadian farmers were blessed with an abundance of hay. A bumper crop.

So, with the help of the railways, local farmers and the agribusiness community hay was shipped to the West.

I wrote that “farming is an industry that often survives in spite of the whims of Mother Nature.” Well, drought conditions do not exist this year. There has been lots of rain and farmers are looking at bumper crops. It is just

a matter of getting it in the bin.

There is another tradition that appears to be synonymous with harvest and that is fall suppers. If you check your local newspaper you are sure to see advertising for these feasts. And, feasts they are.

Originally called “fowl” suppers because it was the time of year when turkeys were butchered and when hunters shared their bounty -- geese and ducks. Now, ham and even roast beef will make an appearance at these bountiful suppers.

The food selection -- homemade buns, pickles, salads of every kind, fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes, cranberries and the star, turkey.

As important as the food is there is something even more high on the agenda.

And, that is the visiting that takes place. A great social event. Plan on attending one in your community this year.

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New initiatives and innovations to benefit small businesses The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, accompanied by Kelly Block, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-RosetownBiggar, met with members of the local business community to discuss a number of initiatives the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced to reduce the burden placed on small businesses.

“By offering improved information and services online, our government is reducing the red tape faced by small businesses,” said Shea, Tuesday. “The CRA will continue to improve these resources to reduce the burden placed on Canadian entrepreneurs.”

Shea explained that making information clear and accessible online is a promising step towards empowering and supporting small businesses by cutting government red tape. In order to keep businesses

informed on tax matters, a number of new features have been added to the CRA Web site: • The CRA has developed a number of videos to deliver information to businesses. These videos cover topics such as payroll, employer provided gifts and awards and parking, record-keeping,reporting business income and expenses, how to start a new business, and changes to the Canada Pension Plan.

The videos, accompanied by relevant links and written transcripts, are available at cra.gc.ca/ videogallery.

• To serve Canadian business owners better, the CRA recently created a one-stop shop Web page where businesses can find information and services options that may apply to their situation, visit it at cra. gc.ca/businessonline.

• The new My Business Account Enquiries Service allows businesses, or their

representative, to ask the CRA tax-related questions specific to their account. Businesses then receive their answer online, in writing, in the Message Centre.

• In 2011, the CRA introduced the Group ID feature in Represent a Client that lets businesses maintain employee access to business information through the online service. This means that business owners only need to fill out the RC59, Business Consent Form, once addressing a key irritant for the business community.

“Our government continues to support Canadian businesses through various initiatives, such as the extension of the Hiring Credit for Small Business,” added Block.

“Helping businesses across the country allows them to focus on the important things, like running their business.”

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

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Lettre sans Muse

by Bob Mason Having battled with my ever-holidaying muse, which without any warning, just skips out on me every now and then, and having decided (because of its absence!) to go ahead scrawling a few lines anyway, below are a few personal, if almost unreadable, comments (sans muse) that Yours Truly hopes the reader won’t see much difference in!

Whew!

It must be obvious to any literary-type connoisseur (and of course The Independent people!), that the whole raft of that “inspirational” crew (nine, I think!), must be on an extended vacation, leaving YT free to jot a few of the secret feelings and emotions he may have had without their help!

Bob Mason So . . . ahem! Having made an excuse for the awkward grammar of the lines below, here goes!

For the past some years, YT has been quite content just to see his otherwise indecipherable, hand written pieces, clearly printed on the ever-soreadable pages of the

Finally here! . . . With everyone holding the obligatory shovel, Health Minister Dustin Duncan and Minister of Rural and Remote Health, and Biggar MLA, Randy Weekes, pose for pictures with

Biggar Independent, and having sent in a lot of them in the past, it was sometimes a revelation (even to him!), to find out what they were all about!

But time passes, eh? (even if it does sound like a hand of Bridge!) And, speaking of bridges, a lot of water has passed under some of them since Thalia first sat on YT’s shoulder and starting pushing his pens around!

Ancient note: I found an old arithmetic scribbler a while back that had somehow survived from my errant school days (some time ago!) and on one page, right beside an equation that read x+2=13,therefore,x=13-2, was a note penciled by our teacher: “If you are going to put your silly little verses beside your algebra questions, you

might as well study outside!”

Many years later I showed that old scribbler to that schoolteacher, and she laughed, recalling how she usually expelled me almost everyday!

Mathematics wasn’t my favourite subject back in those days anyway!

But I often wonder if some of those confusing, quantative questions (by gosh, I think I can hear that muse tiptoeing back!) would appeal to The Independent Editor a little more than the Avec Muse stuff that I do send in! It’s a pretty sure thing that they would never print some of the other stuff in that notebook!

Instead of being the “Peasant-of-all-trades”, that he eventually became, mebbe Yours Truly should have been a great Mathematician,

all the people who will benefit and were instrumental in the Long Term Replacement Project becoming a reality. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

eh? . . . except for one thing, he has never been very successful at anything else! As a matter-of-fact, he had hopelessly failed at everything he had tried!

Of course, when we were in the Army, the home-folks missed me quite a bit (so did most of the enemy snipers!). But as we grew up a bit they often wondered - I was going to write “worried” but baldness being an old family trait, their hair would have disappeared anyway!

They often wondered if their son would face up to the dogeat-dog rat-race of the post war jungle he came home to.

That jungle included not having much money (army wages had been $1.39 per day), trying to settle down (despite a few neurosis), raising a family when we were broke all the time, farming in a changing agricultural world (still broke!) working out quite a bit, and finally, at 65 years of age, tired of it all, we threw in the towel as we settled down to the world of peace we had been waiting for! (PEACE being pronounce O.A.S.!)

YT isn’t up on his social know-how, that much, but it seems to him that this “peace” we mentioned, doesn’t come to us so much, as we go to it! I think that social workers call it “adjusting”!

Looking back, when the folks said “Fill the wood box!”, we never argued.

Or when some military type said “Hurry up and wait!”, one didn’t mope around, they waited in double time! Far too many of us want to be that commanding person, all the time missing out on the little joys of filling woodboxes or waiting.

“If you can wait, and not be tired of waiting.”

(Rudyard Kipling) YT feels almost sorry for those order-giving guys, for it seems that they never see the funny side of life, and only laugh when they hear some cash-clatter on the barrel-head!

Seeingthatwe’retalking about personalities here, I’m not exactly sure when Carl Jung first made notes on people, but years ago YT established that there were “introverts” and “extroverts”.

Extroverts are the people who talk too much, like YT, and soon wear out their welcome! Introverts (the strong silent guys), seem to have more luck attracting pretty girls!

Some ambition, eh?

Most of us are a bit of both mebbe, because there are bound to be a whole lot varying “verts” in between!

Excuse a bit of philosophy here, eh?

“Ahem” (again) it may not seem to many of us, that we have done anywhere near what we have planned to do, but it isn’t “getting done” that our psyche needs so much as “wanting” to get things done that counts.

“Busy people are happy people!” is an old proverb that tells us more than most psychiatrists can.

After a person gets older and starts to think they “can’t” do things they had better get busy, because there is another old saying that goes: “Nature abhors a vacuum!”

A lot of those old sayings are full of romance and drama: “It is better to have worked and failed, than never to have worked at all!”

Hey, wait a minute here Bob, that old saying is about “love”! Oh well, I guess that “love” helps the world turn, too!

Older people are always worrying about the future and wondering if all the newfangled modern way are going to brainwash their kids somehow, never thinking about what their parents thought when they were young! Times have sure changed, eh? Just give an oldtimer a chance to tell his bit about “The good old days!”, and how much better everything was!

Heck, some of us even believed in Greek goddesses!

Yet they tell me that no matter how much seniors moan, times are going to change anyway!

Incidentally, YT wonders when that Hellenic goddess of Television is, or is she on holiday, too?

Mebbe that holidaying muse of mine may come back some day to perch on YT’s shoulder again - it’s anybody’s guess! And then again it might show up on the readers shoulder. That is anybody’s guess, too!

Until it shows up (if ever!) YT might have to reduce his scribbling output to marking names on the back of our older photographs. Now, let me see . . .

“That’s my old Grandfather on the left, standing beside Aunt Annie, and that is Uncle Bert on the right with the dog, Sport . . .”

Yes, he was one of the family, too!

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Temporary Cease Trade order issued against Hong Kong based companies The Saskatchewan Financial Services Commission (SFSC) i s s u e d a Te m p o r a r y Cease Trade Order on August 24, against three Hong Kong based companies; Ocean International Ltd., Manhattan Capital C o r p . a n d We a l t h Capital Corp.

The order directs the three companies and its

sales representatives - Ja m e s L e e , Ja m i e Lyons, Jamie Marsh and Roger White - to cease trading and advising in securities and exchange contracts. It also removes their ability to use any exemptions in Saskatchewan. The order expires on September 7, 2012, although it may be extended.

The SFSC has

information that representatives of these companies are contacting Saskatchewan residents for the purpose of trading shares in overthe-counter traded companies and options in gold. Neither the companies nor their representatives are registered in Saskatchewan to trade or give advice about

com appear to be nearly identical and show the same office address in Hong Kong. On the Web sites the companies claim to offer futures, options, contracts for difference (CFDs), equities, bullion, and forex to individual and corporate accounts.

“These companies and individuals appear to be operating illegally in Saskatchewan and we are aware that they have contacted people in other provinces as well,” SFSC’s Securities Division Deputy

securities. The sales representatives have presented themselves as Senior Trading Advisors for the companies and have urged investors t o f o r wa r d f u n d s t o international bank accounts.

The Web sites wealthcapitalcorp.com, oceaninternationalltd. c o m a n d manhattancapitalcorp.

Sask Party’s minimum wage the worst in Canada, say NDP The Sask Party government has let the province’s minimum wage slide to dead last, which means thousands of workers in Saskatchewan will now work for the lowest minimum wage in Canada, accuses NDP l a b o u r c r i t i c, D a v i d Forbes.

“To have the worst minimum wage in the country after years of prosperity in the

province is a shameful embarrassment,” said Forbes. “It’s an awful fact that too many Saskatchewan people will go to work on Saturday and be earning less per hour than they would anywhere else in Canada.”

The Sask Party government has refused to increase the minimum wage despite the fact that other provinces are

enacting increases to keep up to inflation and the cost of living. With Alberta’s minimum hourly wage increasing to $9.75 on Sept. 1, Saskatchewan now falls behind every other province and territory.

“The Sask Party’s freeze on minimum wage defies common sense,” said Forbes. “By accepting a bottom-of-the-barrel minimum wage after

Diamond Lodge News Hello from the residents and staff of Diamond Lodge. The weather has been acting strange lately over the last few days.

One day its hot and the next it’s raining cats and dogs.

We started our week doing exercises. Everyone enjoys playing balloon volleyball. That afternoon we had the Diamond Lodge version of Wheel of Fortune. It is fun trying to guess words on the whiteboard.

Tuesday we got caught up on current events. We learned a lot of things that happened in the Biggar area over the past week. Beat the Dice was played the afternoon.

Residents were busy tossing dice and hoping to be the first to have all their cards taken.

Wednesday morning we had a men’s coffee group.

The men enjoyed visiting while enjoying angel food cake with strawberries on top. Yummy! The afternoon came and 7 residents got to go on a bus tour. We drove all over Biggar and made a stop for ice cream. It was a hot day so ice cream was a treat.

Thursday we played catch and kick the ball.

We also played balloon volleyball again. The residents had a ball . . . get it, a ‘ball’! Some humour there. Later we had a big turnout for our favourite activity which is bingo. The residents liked winning bags of cheese puffs.

On the 24th, we had our weekly Barbecue club. We ate inside that day due

to the wind and the rain.

At 2:30 we had sing-along which the residents surely loved.

Saturday we played Home Sweet Home Bingo and watched the movie ‘Lassie, Best Friends Forever’. The residents like watching animal movies.

Sunday was another quiet day here at the Lodge. The ladies folded towels and had manicures. Some residents also started a new puzzle.

Biggar United Church conducted our Sunday Service. The weekend also had many visitors.

There were also a few family gatherings in the lounges here.

That is all about us this week. Have a safe long weekend everyone and talk to you soon!

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sharp cost-of-living increases, the Sask Party is letting families fall into poverty.”

Having the worst minimum wage in the country is a clear case of the Sask Party putting ideology ahead of common sense, added Forbes.

“Raising the minimum wage is good for both our economy and a competitive job market.”

New Democrats continue to call for a minimum wage to be indexed to Statistics Canada’s lowincome threshold.

Director Ed Rodonets said. “We are seeking the assistance of authorities in other jurisdictions, some outside Canada, to help deal with this activity. However it is up to investors to do their due diligence and check out these companies prior to investing.”

Anyone contacted by Ocean International, We a l t h C a p i t a l a n d Manhattan Capital or any representative of any of the named companies, should contact SFSC’s Securities Division at 306-787-5645.

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Agriculture U.S. drought means grain prices a simple roll of the dice

by Calvin Daniels The immediate future in terms of grain prices must be one which is keeping forecasters sleepless at night right now.

When we look at the current situation potash, where prices are softer than expected right now, it would seem to indicate commodity prices are about to decline in general. Generally one commodity, in this case potash, doesn’t see price fluctuations in isolation

of commodities.

The cloud hanging over the overall economic situation in Europe, particularly Greece, Italy, and several other countries certainly lend credence to concerns commodity prices are about to take a lower position.

The American situation is no better, as much as politicians there might be posturing it otherwise as they fight for the upcoming presidential election.

Once the election is over whoever is the president is going to face an economy which is in shambles with no easy path to bettering the situation. With a shaky situation in the U.S. the world economy could teeter into recession rather easily.

Yet against the backdrop of uncertainty grains and oilseeds seems to be running counter to those trends.

Grain prices remain strong.

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There are a couple of reasons for this which seems quite apparent.

For many years there has been an underlying belief grain prices would eventually strengthen and remain higher than historically expected based on the growing world population, and importance of food.

While many of the world’s poor still struggle to afford enough food, many facing starvation and malnutrition daily, it does appear grains and oilseeds have greater value today.

There is probably an element of grains and oilseeds being diverted to energy production playing a role as well since oil and gas are not being dragged down in the face of a world completely reliant on its energy sources.

Weather conditions are also playing a role.

We see that in terms of what a drought across much if the U.S. is doing

to corn and soybean prices.

The August 10 United States Department of Agriculture crop report cut 30 bushels per acre from this year’s estimated corn crop, and corn futures prices have set new record highs

above $8.50 per bushel.

Of course the American situation is an interesting one as drought conditions are a 2012 price element, but the bigger question of course is that of politics.

The price influencing Farm Bill in the U.S. ends this September, and what replaces it against the backdrop of a country with financial red flags being waved all over Washington, are going to be as important to American farmers as the arrival of rain clouds moving forward.

The Farm Bill will also have its effect on world prices.

So while grain prices are doing well today, the longer term direction of prices is pretty much a roll of the dice with so many opposing pressures influencing them.

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Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal ofÀce.

Dated this 27th day of August, 2012.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

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Second draw for moose hunting this fall southern Saskatchewan are intended to minimize the risk of vehicle/moose accidents and other related issues, such as property damage.

Vehicle operators across

Saskatchewan are reminded of the need to drive cautiously and alertly to avoid wildlife particularly from dusk to dawn when deer and moose are often more

active.

For further information, visit environment.gov. sk.ca, or call the Ministry of Environment Client Service Office at 1-800567-4224.

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Hunters who applied in the May 2012 draw to hunt moose but were not successful will be eligible for selection in the supplemental draw To reduce the increased moose population in southern Saskatchewan, the Ministry of Environment will hold a second draw for moose hunting.

An additional 350 licences will be allocated in an August 28, 2012 draw.

Licences will only be allocated in Wildlife Management Zones 4, 6, 14, 17, 19, 20 to 30, 34, 35, 37, 40, 41, 44 to 47, 54 and Saskatoon Wildlife Management Zone. An emphasis was placed on areas with a high number of moose. These licences will bring the total licences issued for southern farmland wildlife management zones to 3,000 in 2012, up from 2,195, in 2011.

“Increased numbers of moose in the southern half of the province has brought these animals into closer contact with populated areas, creating a risk to residents and animals,” Environment Minister Ken Cheveldayoff said, Tuesday. “We

have found a balance between protecting the public, managing the moose population, providing opportunity for hunters and protecting the long-term sustainability of moose in our province.”

Hunters do not need to apply or reapply to the Big Game Draw. Hunters who applied in the May 2012 draw to hunt moose but were not successful will be eligible for selection in the supplemental draw, based upon their original application and zone selection.

Hunters drawn on August 28, 2012, will be notified by mail in early September. Hunters can check for results on the ministry Web site by August 30 at secure.gov. sk.ca/biggame/default. asp. Due to the late timing of this draw, anyone selected will be able to withdraw their application and still maintain their pool status for next year’s draw.

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Parents rewarded for keeping their child safe Courtney Williams and Morgan Danskin’s commitment to their child’s safety compelled them to visit the Perdue and Biggar Car Seat Safety Clinics in June 2012.

They were rewarded for their effort by winning a brand new booster seat courtesy of the Insurance Brokers’ Association of Saskatchewan.

While learning how to properly adjust their child’s safety seat, parents can enter a random draw to win a booster seat as well as a grand prize of a $1,000 Registered Education Saving Plan to be awarded at the end of the summer.

Children age 4 to 9,

riding in seat belts, are at risk for serious injuries in a crash. This age group is too small for seat belts and is susceptible to what doctors call “seat belt syndrome”. This refers to the range of serious injuries that happen to internal organs and spine when the seat belt doesn’t fit properly.

To raise awareness of the importance of using booster seats, a booster seat will be given away at each child restraint clinic throughout the summer as part of SGI’s annual child restraint campaign contest.

The child restraint campaign has been very successful. In 2011 alone, there were 105 clinics

Courtney Williams, right, receives her brand new booster seat, from Public Health Nurse Brenda Anderson. (Submitted Photo)

held in 59 communities across the province.

Statistics show that half of Saskatchewan children

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS APAS REPRESENTATIVES At the request of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan Inc. (APAS), the R.M. of Mountain View No. 318 hereby gives the Public Notice of a call for nominations of candidates for the position of APAS Representative.

Nominations will be received by the undersigned at the Rural Municipal Office during regular office hours until Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. local time.

Nomination papers are available from the Rural Municipal Office.

Candidates must be agricultural ratepayers in the R.M. APAS is a general farm organization that was formed to provide farmers and ranchers with a democratically elected, grassroots, non-partisan producer organization based on rural municipal boundaries.

For further information, please contact the R.M. Office or APAS at: 100 - 2400 College Avenue Regina, SK S4P 1C8 Email: info@apas.ca

Phone: 306-789-7774 Fax: 306-789-7779 Web: www.apas.ca

Dated this 3rd day of September, 2012.

Agricultural Producers Associationo of Saskatchewan

Karen F. Martin, Returning Officer

Notice of Call for Nominations Municipal Elections PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of: MAYOR:

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COUNCILLOR: Town of Biggar Number to be elected: Six (6) BOARD MEMBER: St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Separate School Division #20 Catholic Board of Education Subdivision 3 Number to be elected: One (1) will be received by the undersigned on the 19th day of September, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Biggar Town Office, 202 3rd Avenue West and during regular business hours on Monday, August 27 to Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the Biggar Town Office.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following locations: Biggar Town Office 202 - 3rd Avenue West St. Gabriel School 105 - 8th Avenue East, Biggar, Saskatchewan Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Board Office 420 - 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Dated this 27th day of August, 2012.

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age eight and under are not properly restrained while travelling in vehicles.

Morgan Danskin, right, receives a brand new booster seat, courtesy of the Insurance Brokers’ Association of Saskatchewan from Public Health Nurse Janelle Dobson. (Submitted Photo)

What to do if a tire blows out Accidents that occur on the roadways are unpredictable and can be caused by just about anything. Impaired or distracted motorists might heighten the risk of an accident, but even things like a squirrel running across the street and scaring a driver can lead to an accident.

Tire blowout is another potential cause of accident, and such blowouts might be more common than motorists expect.

For instance, a 2005 study from the French National Institute for Transport and Safety Research found that, between 1996 and 2002, nearly 61,000 vehicles were involved in crashes with property damage and/or injury on a particular stretch of highway. More than six percent of those accidents involved tire blowout, a

problem many motorists might mistake as something that only happens in movies.

But tire blowout can put motorists in a precarious position, especially if they don’t know what to do should one of their tires blow out. Surviving tire blowout can be done by adhering to the following tips.

• Don’t respond by hitting the brakes. It might be counterintuitive to squeeze the gas pedal when a tire blows out, but doing so puts drivers in control of the vehicle and keeps it going in the intended direction.

Immediately slamming on the brakes will cause the vehicle to turn, possibly turning the vehicle into oncoming traffic, a guardrail or other cars traveling in the same direction. When squeez-

ing the gas pedal, drive straight down the lane.

Within seconds of pressing the gas pedal, slowly begin to release it.

• Coast to a slower speed. As the accelerator is released, allow the vehicle to coast to a slow speed, but not a speed so slow as to put driver and passengers at risk.

Once the car is coasting between 40 to 50 kilometres per hour, use the turn signal and slowly turn toward the side of the road where the tire is blown. For example, if the front right tire is blown, turn toward the right shoulder. You want to turn toward this side because it’s always safest to limit your own exposure to oncoming motorists when changing the tire.

• Check tire pressure when you can pull into a parking lot. When you have safely made it to the shoulder and the tire has been changed successfully, find a filling station or other parking lot and check the tire pressure on the tires that did not blowout. A blowout is often the result of an underinflated tire, so if one tire blows out due to underinflation it’s quite possible the others might as well.

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planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting

by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent

T

he sun was an orange glow in the sky this morning! It was beautiful, and yet a little startling. Why is it so orange?

I asked, and was told that it was likely the dust from the harvesting going on right now, or from a forest fire. I was happy with that explanation, and went about my day.

Then, a gnawing thought . . . our world here around town is very busy with harvesting. Not only in my little garden, but on the vast tracts of land all around us.

We have had company from the United Kingdom.

Seeing our province through her eyes was, well, eye-opening. In the last four years, we have got used to the traffic (or lack thereof), the wide streets, and open skies.

She was flabbergasted by the peace and quiet, and the friendliness of everyone she met! Then she asked, what does Saskatchewan grow?

Where do all those crops go, there certainly is not enough people to eat it all in this province? I had to have an answer for her, so, I went looking for them.

I went to the Government of Saskatchewan Web site, and found out all kinds of things. The main thing I learned was just how very, very important Saskatchewan and its crops are to the world!

Saskatchewan exports over 61 per cent of the world’s and 95 per cent of Canada’s lentils! The second largest crop from the fields is canola, 42 per cent of Canada’s production, 34 per cent of the world’s! In 2010, Saskatchewan lead in exporting 13 agri-food products: Non-durum wheat, canola seed, lentils, canola oil, peas, durum wheat, canola meal, flaxseed, oats, barley, canary seed, mustard seed, and chickpeas. That is a lot of food and animal feed for 19 countries in the world . . . places like the United States, Japan, India, Italy, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Peru and more!

You know, this province has a very important place in the world, and I would like to say thank you to all those farmers who risk everything to work their land, to produce a crop and to contribute to making this province as progressive and prosperous as it is!

Thank you!

I don’t grow lentils in our veggie patch, but the vegetables will combine just beautifully with some good Saskatchewan grown lentils! Right now I am hauling baskets of beans, carrots, beets, zucchinis, herbs, flowers out of a very small patch!

I feel so blessed to be able to a very small part of this buzz of harvest!

Anyone want a cucumber? I have lots!

We eat them sliced, with mayonaise, in a sandwich, refreshing on a hot day! I also have been preparing a lot of Greek Salads, again refreshing and filling. I could be pickling them as dills, relish, bread and butter slices, sweet pickles; just so versatile, and grow so well here!

Did you know that the cucumber originated in India . . . about 3,000 years ago! Now this fruit has been around for a long time! No wonder there are hundreds of recipes for preserving them!

The Romans worked out a system of ‘greenhousing’ the production of cucumbers so that they could have them on their tables everyday of the year!

As with anything, the ancients thought that cucumbers had properties to heal, and to promote good ‘spirits’.

Scorpian bites, bad eyesight and a mice deterrant are just some of the maladies treated with a cucumber, as well, if one wished for a child, they carried a cucumber around their waist!

Cucumbers slices over the eyes is still a popular way to reduce puffy eyes, as well as dark circles under the eyes. Also used in many facial and body skin treatments, the cucumber cools and soothes all kinds of skin issues. I came across this recipe for a mask

(Top and bottom photo by Delta Fay Cruickshank, left photo from metro-creatives.com)

Our little garden plot is producing what seems like an unending crop of cucumbers! For 3,000 years, this member of the gourd family, has been on tables. This year I have tons of cucumbers, tons of dill, the main

ingredients for dill pickles! I could jar up a whole years supply of pickles! Or, I could rest and relax with a slice of cucumber to refresh my eyes!

for glowing and smooth skin, think I will give it a whirl . . .

‘Blend 4 - 5 leafs of fresh mint.

Peel and de-seed a cucumber.

for 20 minutes and then rinse it with water and pat it dry.’

Again, I want to thank the farmers, and also to say thanks for this wonderful summer.

Add mint leaves to the cucumber to make a puree.

Beat egg white, then add this egg white to the cucumber mixture. Apply this evenly on your face

I hear the crops are looking good, and if the production coming out of my little patch is any reflection, it will be very good!

She got her man! . . . Relatives coming from her wildlife expectations! Well, knowing full well the United Kingdom to visit Canada, always come expecting to see a bear, a moose, an elk and a Mountie!

My sister-in-law, Pam, (second from left in photo), came from Hayling Island, near Portsmouth in southern England. She came here with the same expectations!

After 4 days in the Rocky Mountains at Banff and Jasper, then 4 more days in the East Kootenay, still no wildlife, other than a marmot and a deer! She was awestruck by the scenery in the mountains, and in the prairies, mind you, a bit overwhelmed by the vastness of our country and the hours of driving we do to get to places! And so disappointed the trip did not fulfill

that sometimes exceptions just have to be made . . .

Constable Nathan Johnson of the Biggar detachment offered to help meet at least one of Pam’s wishes!

Unbeknownst to Pam, the staff at Mane Essence Hair Boutique in Biggar, and the constable conspired to surprise her at the salon! You should have seen her face when a mountie walked in, dressed in complete Mountie regalia! She said, “Look a Mountie” . . . then he said, “I’m looking for Pam!” Well, it turned out to be a highlight of her visit! Thank you Constable Johnson,and Babs Woods, you have given this very happy Brit something to talk about for years! (Photo courtesy of Delta Fay Cruickshank)

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Make raking leaves easier and maybe fun It’s getting to be that time again, already!

Raking leaves is an annual event for people in many parts of the country.

Some people enjoy getting out in the crisp, autumn air and spending a day cleaning up the yard.

Others do not relish the idea of hours upon hours of leaf removal from their lawns. Making the process easier and more enjoyable benefits all involved.

The majority of homeowners realize that in order to keep their lawn pristine, leaves and debris must be routinely removed from the yard. Raking leaves is an activity that takes time and energy. It also can be strenuous work.

However, by employing a few techniques, the work doesn’t have to be that difficult and it might even be fun.

• Invest in a quality rake, particularly one that bends a bit with each stroke. This will help maximize the number of leaves that will be collected with each pass.

• If raking routinely causes aches and pains in your arms, shoulders and wrists, look for ergonomic rakes that are the proper height for your body.

• Move your legs when you are raking instead of remaining stationary and just using your arms.

This will help reduce your risk of back pain.

• Use smaller passes of the rake to collect leaves.

This method is more efficient and less taxing on your muscles.

• Turn on music while you are raking. Sing along to the tunes or move with the beat, and it just may take your mind off of the task at hand.

• Be sure to rake downwind; otherwise e v e r y p i l e o f l e av e s you collect may end up blowing around and giving you more work.

• Rake leaves in groups.

Enlist the help of all family members so that it will take much less time. Plus, everyone gets to spend time working together. Talking and joking around will certainly pass the time more quickly.

• Use a leaf blower

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s p a r i n g l y. I t m a y s e e m advantageous to simply blow the leaves to the curb, but this can take more time and leaf blowers are much more noisy. Use the blower to dislodge leaves from hardto-reach areas, like behind bushes or under decks. Then rake the leaves into manageable piles.

• Wait until after the peak time for leaves to be falling before you do the majority of raking. Otherwise, you could spend just about every Saturday and Sunday cleaning up leaves.

• Create familycentered games while raking. Have contests to see who can rake the largest pile in the shortest amount of time. Take breaks so that everyone can enjoy jumping in a giant leaf pile or horsing around.

• Host a leaf-raking party with friends and family members. Tie it into a day when there is a football game on

television, or toss around the old pigskin after the job is done.

• Use two garbage pail lids to pick up leaves and put them into disposal

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bags. You’ll grab more leaves in each pass.

• There are some leaf blowers that can vacuum up leaves and mulch them at the same time. Put a portion of this leaf mulch into a compost pile or in your garden beds.

• If your town collects leaves curbside, be sure to keep them in a neat pile to reduce the likelihood of leaves making their way into a nearby sewer.

Leaf cleanup is a necessary task, but the task doesn’t have to be tedious and timeconsuming.

Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the ofÀce of:

Board of Education Members: Sun West School Division No. 207 Subdivision No. 1 (Eatonia, Eston, Marengo) - Number to be elected: 1 Subdivision No. 2 (Coleville, D’Arcy, Plenty) - Number to be elected: 1 Subdivision No. 3 (Biggar, Landis) - Number to be elected: 1 Subdivision No. 4 (Dinsmore, Harris) - Number to be elected: 1 Subdivision No. 5 (Beechy, Elrose, Kyle, Lucky Lake) - Number to be elected: 1 Subdivision No. 6 (Davidson, Kenaston, Loreburn) - Number to be elected: 1 Subdivision No. 7 (Town of Outlook) - Number to be elected: 1 Subdivision No. 8 (Town of Rosetown) - Number to be elected: 1 Town of Kindersley - Number to be elected: 2 at large will be received by the following election ofÀcers on the 19th day of September, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and during regular business hours from September 3rd to 18th, 2012 inclusive: Ryan Smith, Rhonda Saathoff, or Bonnie Giles Sun West School Division OfÀce, 501 - 1st Street West, Rosetown Nomination forms may be obtained at the following locations: 1. the Division OfÀce in Rosetown; 2. the schools in each subdivision; and 3. on the Sun West School Division website (www.sunwestsd.ca).

School Zones Kids across Heartland have returned back to school for another year of learning. Their minds are on seeing their friends again and not so much on safety.

Keep this in mind when driving thru school zones.

Obey the posted speed limits.

Eliminate any distractions within your car, such as adjusting the music or eating. We all know kids are full of energy and can be easily distracted, which makes it that much more important for you to be prepared and alert.

For toll-free health information 24 hours a day.

Please call 1-888-425-4444(TTY) if you have hearing or speech difficulties Smokers Helpline 1-877-513-5333 or www.smokefree.ca Questions about Medication? Call 1-800-665-DRUG (3784). Ask questions online www.usask.ca/druginfo Mental Health & Addictions Centralized Intake Line 1-866-268-9139 Monday to Friday 8:00 am—4:30 pm

Ryan Smith, Returning OfÀcer

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

Heartland Health Region

Dated this 27th day of August, 2012.

Randy Weekes, M.L.A. for the Biggar Constituency

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

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Foods may contribute to cancer The old adage “you are what you eat” still bears some truth. Eat too many sweets and fatty foods, and you may end up overweight. Fill up on fruits and vegetables, and you’ll reap the rewards. If you consume foods that are high in carcinogens, you may be at risk for developing certain types of cancers.

Many people likely feel that the foods they consume are safe. But much of the food consumed by Americans, Canadians and others across the globe contains carcinogens.

In June 2012, Wal-Mart was accused of breaching food safety standards in China by selling sesame oil with high concentrations of benzopyrene and squid that contained unsafe levels of cadmium.

Both of these substances are carcinogenic.

Recently, Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. have made changes to their products in an effort to reduce concentrations of 4-methylimidazole, a substance used to give colas their caramel color. 4-MI was added to California’s list of carcinogenic chemicals after studies linked it to cancer in laboratory rats.

Many forms of seafood have come under fire because of mercury and other harmful chemicals that wind up in water habitats.

According to NutritionFacts.org, of 100 samples of fast food chicken taken from area restaurants in California, all of them tested positive for carcinogenic heterocyclic amines, chemicals that

Gardening at home and raising your own livestock (where practical) can put individuals in better control of the foods they eat.

form in meat when cooked at high temperatures, such as when chicken is barbecued.

Also, some foods naturally produce carcinogens. Tannic acid, which is found in tea, coffee and cocoa has been linked to liver tumors in animals.

There are a number of foods that contain carcinogenic ingredients, whether naturally produced or formed through manipulation of food sources. Knowing about these potential hazards can help individuals make more informed choices when choosing what to eat.

The Federal Drug Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture routinely check the safety of foods and present guidelines to help people choose the foods and drinks they consume wisely. Many foods are being produced with the use of pesticides, hormones and other potentially hazardous substances. Here are some of the foods that may pose a significant threat.

• Meat products: Animals may be given hormones and antibiotics to stimulate weight gain, or as in the case of egg-laying hens, the production of eggs. They also may feed on foods that contain chemical pesticides.

These chemicals can be stored in animals’ fatty tissue, where they might be ingested by people who consume meat derived from these animals.

• Berries: It is estimated that up to 36 pesticides are sprayed onto strawberries, making them one of the most chemically-protected crops. Other fruits are routinely sprayed to keep bugs at bay.

• Apples: Half of the

chemicals the USDA found on apples were neurotoxins, which may cause nervous system damage. Apple juice has recently come under fire because of high levels of arsenic contained in the beverage.

• Spinach: This leafy vegetable can be finicky and prone to contamination. Therefore, powerful pesticides may be used.

In recent years, spinach has come under fire for containing salmonella.

• Coffee: Many times crops from overseas are sprayed with chemicals that are not regulated in North America. Imported coffee beans seem to be big offenders and might contain high levels of chemical contamination.

The same can be said for

imported grapes.

Consumers also can look for these substances, all of which are known carcinogens, on the list of ingredients of their favorite foods.

• acetaldehyde • acetamide • azo color and compounds • benzene • benzidine • bis (2-Chloromethyl) ether • cadmium • chlorinated paraffin waxes • 3,3-dichlorobenzidine • dichloromethane • hexachlorobenzene • nitrites • polychlorinated dibenzodioxins • polychlorinated dibenzofurans • polycyclic aromatic hy-

drocarbons • safrole • silica • trichloroethylene Although most people hope their food is safe, some foods may be harbouring substances that are bad for human health. While washing produce and cooking foods to the right internal temperature may help fend off some potential carcinogens, this may not remove all of them.

Individuals who are concerned about the foods they eat can purchase organic foods, which are highly regulated. Also, gardening at home and raising your own livestock (where practical) can put individuals in better control of the foods they eat.

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Grandview No. 349 Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of: REEVE COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 1 COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 3 COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 5 will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during normal office hours until Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. local time.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office.

Dated this 4th day of September, 2012.

Patti J. Turk, Returning Officer

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Braman prepares Biggar’s BCS Blazers for first home game Biggar Central School coach, Terry Braman (left photo) runs through some drills with his players, getting ready for the upcoming six-man season. Blazers will play their first game at home in the upcoming weeks. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Just a reminder . . .

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Coach Jim Braman gets the players to take a knee, stressing a point about a drill they are about to run. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Farmland for Sale (MLS) Sapsford Weekes Mercier Investment Yurchuk Silvernagle Avena Brennan Corman Park John’s Nursery

RM 346 RM 347 RM 228 RM 351 RM 342 RM 347 RM 342 RM 246 RM 344 RM 491

2,855 ac.

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Acreages for Sale (MLS) MacDonald Clarke McCrea Mann/Clark McCrory Wolfe Rawson Sutherland Denholm

Delisle $839,900 Rosetown $498,900 Biggar $490,000 Harris $299,900 Biggar $179,000 Biggar $160,000 Rosetown $149,000 Wilkie $85,000 Riverland $14,900 *denotes exclusive listing

Commercial Property (MLS) Bear Hills Rentals Perdue 1018 9th St

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206 7th Ave W 102 6th Ave E 205 Turnbull Ave 403 7th Ave E 321 5th Ave W 409 6th Ave E 201 King St. 308 6th Ave E 230 2nd Ave E 201 5th Ave E 104 6th Ave E (Lot)

$299,000 $253,900 $249,000 $229,000 $185,888 $180,000 $130,000 $84,900 $78,900 $45,000 $30,000

Out of Town Property (MLS) $125,000 $109,000 $84,999 $79,900 $72,600 $69,900 $40,000 $40,000 $30,000 $22,500

Perdue 819 Ave I Landis 102 3rd Ave E Vonda 211 Lerew St. Perdue 909 8th St Wilkie 307 Main St. Perdue 806 7th St. Kinley 8.01 ac.

Kinley 12 Lots Perdue Lots 142’ x 120’ Landis Lot*

Sale Pending 403 7th Ave E 409 6th Ave E Perdue 806 7th St

$229,000 $180,000 $69,900

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Sale Pending Yurchuk Bear Hills Rentals Weir

RM 342 Biggar Biggar

458 ac. $450,000 $275,000

Recently Sold Dixon Wilkie Kocay Sopotyk Hay/Rec Land Gentes Fick Johnson Kabernack 125 1st Ave W

RM 346 RM 409 RM 372 RM 372 Asquith Biggar Harris Elrose Biggar

Mary and Alec Kammer celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 18. Family and friends gathered at the Landis Complex for an afternoon tea. All six of their children were able to be there, as well as most of their 11 grandchildren.

It was very interesting to visitors when each of Mary and Alec’s kids introduced their families and up-dated everyone on where they live and what they do. Later in the day they held a barbecue supper for the family and invited friends and neighbours to join them.

Once again, the CWL served a delicious supper

for the Landis Seniors.

About 40 people enjoyed the meal. Thank you so much for such a kind and generous gift.

It is with great sadness that I report the passing, in Saskatoon, of an old friend and former Landis resident, Alice Poelzer.

You will remember Alice from the many years she worked in the Landis Co-op Hardware. She and her late husband, Rod, lived here and raised four boys. Our deepest sympathy goes to Kevin, Darrell, Gary and Randy, and their families.

Joyce Manns recently made a trip to Athabasca, Alberta, to look after

640 ac.

160 ac.

159 ac.

159 ac. $795,000 $169,900 $160,000 $75,900 $15,000

her two grandchildren, Brenden and Alana Gorski, while their regular sitter was on holiday. Jim Buxton has two brothers-in-law, Al Jonson, from Kamloops and Jim Cassidy from Flin Flon, visiting and giving a hand with harvest.

Rob and Alta Brown, of Coleman, British Columbia spent a couple of days with Lois and Ken Leinenweber. They had been in Saskatoon, where their son Wil attended a Blue Jays camp. Wil has stayed to spend a few days on the farm before going back to school.

Village of Landis Notice of Call for Nominations PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of: MAYOR:

Recently Sold 307 7th Ave W

Helen Buxton 658-2115 & Irene Turner 658-2038

Village of Landis

COUNCILLOR: Village of Landis (Four) will be received by the undersigned on the 19th day of September, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Village of Landis Office and during regular business hours on Tuesday, September 4 to Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the Village of Landis Office.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location Village of Landis Office South Side of Landis School Dated this 4th day of September, 2012.

Sandra Beckett Returning Officer

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

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OBITUARIES

Garth David Armstrong November 16, 1939 – August 29, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our loving husband, father and grandfather. He slipped away from us and into God’s arms peacefully and with his loving family by his side. He remains the most caring and loving person in our lives and will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 52 years, Deanna; his daughters, Terry Surik (Wayne), Shellie Williams (Barry), Cindy Keith (Kelvin) and son, Todd Armstrong (Renee) as well as many beautiful grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Teejay Haichert (Chris) and Mazie; Hailey Metz (Ryan) and Kabrie; Cortney and Kade Williams, Jake and Drew Williams; Cassia Armstrong; Samantha, Boman and Kennedy Keith. His love of gol¿ng, friends, family and the lake will live on with us forever.

He left a legacy as an amazing man and a pretty good golfer.

OBITUARIES ‘‘Dear Dad You are not done taking care of us all yet. Now it is time to care for us from the other side. We will be waiting for those signs that you are here with us always.

You have taught us all how to love and persevere no matter the situation. Your compassion and soft kind ways always helped us to keep a calm level head. You are a man of great caring and would do anything for anyone. You are in our thoughts every minute of every day. We are so proud to have you as our dad, we are envious that you will now know all the answers and are looking forward to when we get to see each other again.‘‘ Love you forever, your children and grandchildren INVICTUS MANEO 36c1 Alice Poelzer Alice Poelzer, age 77, formerly of Biggar, SK, passed away at St. Paul’s Hospital on Thursday, August 23, 2012. The details of the Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services and Crematory (2427888).

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CARD OF THANKS I would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and doctors at the Biggar Hospital and Lodge for the care and concern for Hubert Beckman.

Dorothy Hodgson 36p1

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in September: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, September 30, Presbyterian liturgy and potluck after service. Everyone Welcome. To contact Pastor Mark, phone 306-951-7122.

48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner Quebec St. and 8th Ave. West. Sunday Worship service is at 10:50 a.m. and everyone is welcome. Come and worship with us, Rev. Terry Wicks, Pastor.

23c12 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Biggar Barracuda Swim Club bottle drive, 5-8 p.m. If you cannot be home, please set your bottles on the front step.

Farm families can drop off at 1st Ave. Collision Centre or call 948-3745 for pick up.

35c2 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4-THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20: 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Sask Art Progress Show by the McKenzie Art Gallery in the Credit Union Gallery at the Biggar Museum.

36c3 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Tiny Tot Nursery School registration 7 p.m. St. Gabriel’s School.

35c2 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Biggar Museum Beer Gardens at annual car show, Buckingham Park.

36c1 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9: Aven Grace, Canadian singer and songwriter will be in concert at Biggar Associated Gospel Church in the morning worship service which begins at 10:50 a.m. All are welcome to come and enjoy her ministry with us.

35c2 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10: 7 p.m. Donor Choice meeting at Hospital Board room. Please have a representative from organizations on our list attend.

We NEED your support.

35c3 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11: Biggar and District Arts Council Annual Meeting at Biggar Museum and Gallery, 7 p.m.

New members welcome.

36c2 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: at 6:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel’s Church, Prairie Notes Fall registration and practice. $40 = music and a CD of your part. The Notes will be singing at Culture Days at the Museum, September 29; Canada Music Week Concert, November 20 and our Christmas Concert, December 9. Culture Days practices will happen September 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, and 25. Regular practices will be Wednesday nights starting October 3. We welcome all singers from teens to seniors.

If you would like to participate but can’t make the registration night or for more information, please phone Cindy Hoppe at 948-2947.

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COMING EVENTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14: Biggar & District Arts Council presents…Kevin Fox, 7:30 p.m., Biggar Majestic Theatre. Adults/ Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older $15 (advance $12); children, 12 and under $5. Advance and Season Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 948-2452.

32c6 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27: 7:30 p.m. Ron Klusmeier’s 2012-13 Canada-wide Tour of a Lifetime Concert at Biggar United Church. This is his last tour travelling across Canada.

Advance tickets adults $20; 16 years and under $5. 25 per cent of ticket sales donated directly to Canadian Foodgrains Bank -- End Hunger. Tickets available at United Church 948-2280 or deMoissac Jewellers 9482452. Also offering free music workshop 4-6 p.m. Please preregister.

34c6 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30: St. Gabriel Fall Supper, 5-7 p.m.

Biggar Community Hall. Adults, $15; 6-12, $8 and 5 and under FREE. Take out $15, phone 9483880, 948-2954, or 948-3403 by noon Sunday to order. Order and inquiries may also be sent to st.gabs@sasktel.net 36c4 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14: Perdue United Church Fowl Supper, Perdue Community Complex. Doors open 4:30 p.m.; supper 5 p.m. Adults $10, 6-12 $5; preschoolers Free.

35c5 Saskatoon Gun Show Buy, Sell, Trade. Sept 15 10-5, Sept 16 10-4. North Ridge Community Centre, 901 3rd Street N. Martensville, SK. www.smlc.ca Murray 306-933-2587.

AUCTION Estate Auction Sale for Long Time Collector of Phonographs & Antiques Saturday September 15, 2012 @ 9:00AM, Sunday September 16, 2012 @ 10:00AM. Cosmo Civic Centre, Sasktoon, SK. SATURDAY SELLING ANTIQUES: SUNDAY SELLING ALL MUSIC RELATED ITEMS Live Internet Bidding @ 1:00PM 1-877-494-2437, www. bodnarusauctioneering.com PL#318200

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

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

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WANTED 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.

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RECREATION 1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 948-7521.

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CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS WANTED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneÂżts. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial. com. Apply online: www. torqueindustrial.com.

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 Bob Foster Locksmith Services.

Phone 306-831-7633 26tfn

LAND for SALE

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

Teach over the internet.< Free online training. Flexible hours.

Great retirement income. www. key2wellness4all.com

CAREER TRAINING LEARN FROM HOME. EARN FROM HOME. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand.

Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

WORK WANTED

402 - 7th Ave. East, Biggarâ&#x20AC;Ś well-built, 3-bedroom home, completely renovated, gutted down to framing, custom cabinets, maple hardwood Ă&#x20AC;ooring, energy efÂżcient package and many more up-grades.

REDUCED, now $209,000.

Must Sell. Call Brenda, 306-3738254.

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Custom Combining with JD 9770 straight cut or pickup. Call 9483450 or 948-7601. Combine can also be rented.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HOUSES FOR RENT

Custom RooĂ&#x20AC;ng Inc

Three-bedroom home, close to downtown, 3.5 blocks from school. Available August 30. For viewing, call 948-3674 or 9489517 32tfn

FOR RENT Charter/ Sherwood Apartments

RECREATION PROPERTY

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:

948-3820 302 - 8th Ave. W. â&#x20AC;˘ Biggar

REAL ESTATE Two serviced lots, side by side in Biggar, 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x140â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, $79,900. Call 717-4681 (cell) 5tfn

PERSONAL HEALTH/ WELLNESS CASH BACK - $10 for every pound you lose. Lose weight quickly and safely and keep it off, results guaranteed! Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-8545176.

Real Estate LANE REALTY CORP. For the most exposure that you deserve in the marketing of your farm or ranch property. Contact your local agent:

MURRAY MURDOCH (306) 858-8000 To view full colour feature sheets for all of our CURRENT LISTINGS, visit our Website at www.lanerealty.com

LANE REALTY CORP. Saskatchewanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm & Ranch Specialistsâ&#x201E;˘

Ph:(306) 569-3380 Email: lanerealtycorp@sasktel.netâ&#x20AC;&#x153; Now representing purchasers from across Canada, the United Kingdom and Mainland Europe!â&#x20AC;?

www.lanerealty.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

is seeking full time labourers for work within the Commercial Flat RooĂ&#x20AC;ng Industry. We are offering training and enrollment in the apprenticeship program, with opportunity for advancement within the company.

Once an accepted number of hours and experience is fulĂ&#x20AC;lled (approx 4 years), you can become eligible to write a red seal journeymanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exam and become a Red Seal Ticketed Roofer able to move into a foreman position.

Please contact 306-9485453 and ask for Jann or Solana. Starting wage between $15-$18 per hour.

Resident Manager for 48 suites apartments in Biggar. Part-time, Ă&#x20AC;exible hours. Fax resume Attention Bill to 306-6523323. Interviews to be held on September 7.

36c1 MOBILE MEDICAL EXAMINERS: RNs, RPNs, LPNs, Lab Techs. Insurance Services Co. recruiting in Biggar, Shunavon, Eston and surrounding.

Venipuncture experience reqd.

Contact: careers@watermarkinsurance. com 35p3 Looking for part-time WAITRESS OR WAITER. See Maggie at Snow White Family Restaurant, Biggar ALBERTA BASED COMPANY looking for qualiÂżed & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators.

Out of town & camp work.

Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@ commandequipment.com. Fax 780-488-3002.

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS NEEDED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneÂżts. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@ torqueindustrial.com.

Online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

TH Vac Services, Kindersley SK is now hiring Vac Truck drivers and HydroVac/Combo Vac Truck Drivers. Class 3A or 1A drivers license required.

Competitive wages, beneÂżts package, scheduled days off.

Tickets an asset. Email resume to thvacs@sasktel.net or fax 306-463-3219. Call Don or Tim @ 306-463-7720.

Coram Construction is hiring Carpenters and concrete Âżnishers to work PCL sites in Saskatchewan. $31.60, Good beneÂżts, 3-5 years experience.

Join, Âżt and install formwork.

E-mail: iknibbs@coram.ca Fax: 306-525-0990 Mail: 205-845 Broad Street Regina, SK S4R8G9 NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved.

Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect A&B Pipeliners is immediately recruiting for a large pipeline construction project in the Bengough, SK area: Foremen, Lead Hands, Labourers, HE Operators, Journeymen Welders and PipeÂżtters.

Visit http:// www.abpipeliners.com for more information. Send resumes to: Fax 780.384.2402 email hr@ abpipeliners.com.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Biggar Community Connections is dedicated to providing programs and services that will make a difference in the lives of adults with disabilities. A Part Time Activity Position is available. Hours of work are Saturday 1-4 p.m. and Sunday 104 p.m., alternating weekends. Starting wage is $12.58 per hour with beneĂ&#x20AC;ts when eligible. Casual twelve hour shifts are also available. If you are interested in becoming part of this team, apply online to bcgh@sasktel. net or fax to 948-3426 or mail to Box 1690, Biggar, Sask., S0K 0M0. Contact Lynn at 948-3402 for more information.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Quick Stop & Fas Gas Convenience Store Full/part-time CASHIERS needed at Quick Stop.

Resumes can be dropped off or mailed to Box 452, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0

BIGGAR INSURANCE SERVICES MOTOR LICENCE ISSUER Full time Position â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Career Opportunity We require a Full time Motor Licence Issuer for our Biggar and Landis Branches.

The Position This position reports to the OfÂżce Manager. The core function of the position is to respond to customer needs by delivering motor licence issuing and other insurance products and services.

QualiÂżcations The position requires an individual that is conÂżdent, has a positive attitude towards 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 beneÂżcial.

Compensation The salary for the position will be commensurate with qualiÂżcations and experience. Biggar Insurance Services offers a competitive compensation package that includes group beneÂżts, health care spending account, and a matched pension plan.

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Prairie North Health Region provides a coordinated network of health services to over 78,237 residents in Saskatchewan and 18,032 in Lloydminster, Alberta. Prairie North Health Region has corporate ofÂżces in North Battleford with satellite ofÂżces in Lloydminster and Meadow Lake.

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The successful applicant must have a Degree or Diploma in Nursing with experience in a long-term care setting. Preference will be given to those applicants with managerial experience. Excellent verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills are a must. The individual must be able to establish and maintain good working relations with all levels of staff and be able to independently establish priorities and meet deadlines. You must be eligible for registration with the SRNA or the RPNAS. Salary and beneÂżts are in accordance with the Out-of-Scope Management Compensation Plan.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. September 17, 2012. Applicants may forward their resumes in conÂżdence, complete with references to: Human Resources Prairie North Health Region - Lloydminster Co-op Plaza, Suite 111 4910 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50 St., Lloydminster, SK S9V 0Y5 Fax: (306) 825-2714; Email: hrreception@pnrha.ca For further information regarding employment opportunities within PNHR, please refer to the website at www.pnrha.ca The PNHR appreciates all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

ELECTRICAL

REAL ESTATE

Saskatoon - Biggar Office DUANE NEUFELDT 403 Main St., Biggar

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

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

Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for:

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (office) Cell 948-9168

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Inc. 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

BSA, P.Ag., Broker

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

Cari McCarty Residential Sales

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent

Biggar, Sask.

Tim Hammond Realty

948-3389

Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

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

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

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

Call: 948-2101

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

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

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

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

GLASS INSTALLATION

9Residential 9Commercial 9Automotive 9We tint vehicles too!

For all your glass needs,

104 - 2nd Ave. West Biggar

306-948-4846

ADVERTISING is an investment in your business.

…owned and operated by Diane Larouche Ellard

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

CPFT, CPTA, CnHc

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

Tim Hammond Realty 113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

30 min.

Circuit Gym

“Putting PERSONAL back into fitness training!”

Wayne Baldwin,

PLUMBING & HEATING

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

HOME IMPROVEMENTS HANDY JIM SERVICES

available to do…

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

Call Jim @ 306-948-3333

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

Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses GEORGE STAHL (306) 948-3776 cell: (306) 260-6503 Ph:

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

body sculpting, strength training.

Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions * Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certificates available

Visit us @ 114- 2nd Ave. W., Biggar

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

SEED CLEANING

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING 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 Call: Bill: Dale:

948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394

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

Where you can feel right at home!

Northland Foaming

Spray Foam 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!

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

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

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

Cell… 948-8048

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

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

Services available…

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Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

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

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

PHOTOGRAPHY

306-948-2814 BOOKS

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For bookings, call Jason

948-2887 VY JLSS 948-6969 McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

Phone: 948-5678

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Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available.

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

948-3344

Custom Combining JD9770

Mundt’s Mobile Custom Grain Cleaning

Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography

Place a classified by phone

Wayne Dollansky 306-948-7247

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

Photos by Jocelyn

www.madgerooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

Phoenix M4 Mobile Grain cleaning and sizing

Phone… 948-2548

Insulation

306-717-2818

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

OPTOMETRISTS

Ladies Only

NEW BEGINNINGS WELLNESS CENTRE

Cell: 306-221-6888

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

Licenced for: •Residential

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948-2208

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Tim Hammond,

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Pat Wicks,

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

Shop at my home!

Call 948-3427 for appts.

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

LEGAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING

BUSSE LAW

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

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

948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

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

Phone: 948-5133

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

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

• 948-3344 • This feature will appear Weekly.

ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL DIRECTORY RATES.

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

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.

223 Main Street Biggar

306-948-3408

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

948-2183 Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

INSURANCE BIGGA R I NS URA NCE S E RV I CE S • Notary Publics • Home & Agro Insurance • Auto & Commerical Insurance • Health Insurance • Motor Licence Issuer Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday to Friday 304 Main Street • Biggar

Phone: 948-2204 or 948-3886

INVESTMENTS

AUTOMOTIVE

DENTAL

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

Biggar

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

Tree services available…

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

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

OFFICE HOURS

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

Biggar Sand & Gravel

MACHINERY DEALERS

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

222 Main Street 306 948 5377

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948-3376 after hours George: 948-4042

SERVICES

Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

948-2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer Open: Mon.-Fri.

MONARCH MEATS

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

biggarindependent.ca

For all your investment needs, Visit…

Prairieland Collision Rosetown, Sask.

306-882-2289 Lyndsey Sacher

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

M & N REPAIR 701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

Pamela Eaton

Robert Hoesgen, CFP

948-3996

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial

Open Monday-Saturday Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

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

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

WINE, BEER, KITS and SUPPLIES

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

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

• sides of Pork & Beef available

948-3384

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

Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

ONLINE @

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

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Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance

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

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

948-3381

521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109

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

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

948-1722

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

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

403 Main Street, Biggar

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

Ivan Young,

KRF Auto Centre

1st Ave. West, Biggar

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

SERVICES

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

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Residential Commercial Automotive

216 Main St., Biggar

948-3955 Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar

Phone:

948-2442

Fax: 948-2484

MANUFACTURING CWB CertiÀed Light Fabrication Mobile Welding

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

A Sign of Qualilty!

• 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.

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth

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

Jerry Muc Phone: 948-2958 Fax:

948-5699

COURIER/HAULING

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

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

948-5600

Anne G. Livingston

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

Call Anne @ 948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE 658-4474, Landis, SK

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

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

948-5678 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

Rebel Landscaping 948-2879, evenings 948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky • Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE

The Country Clipper

For FREE estimates or enquiries CALL Wayne or Dorothy at

Bob Kobelsky

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

Box 736, Biggar

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

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

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

HAULS TO THE DUMP Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

Back to school?

Save your receipts!

If you’re moving for school this year you may be able to claim a tax deduction for moving expenses when you file your income tax and benefit return.

You may also be able to claim a non-refundable tax credit based on the cost of your transit passes. So don’t forget to keep your receipts!

In addition, there are other benefits and nonrefundable tax credits that students may be eligible to claim. Nonrefundable tax credits reduce your federal tax; however, if the total of these credits is more than your federal tax, you will not get a refund for the difference.

• Education amount: You may be able to claim a full-time education amount of $400, or parttime amount of $120, for each month or part of a month in the year in which you were enrolled in a qualifying program

at the post-secondary level.

• Textbook amount: You may be able to claim a textbook amount for each month that you qualify for the education amount.

• Tuition amount: You may be able to claim the fees you pay for the courses taken at the post-secondary level or at an educational institution certified by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. To qualify you must have paid more than $100 in tuition fees for the year.

• Interest on student loans: You may be eligible to claim an amount for the interest paid in 2012 or the preceding five years on your student loan if you received it under the Canada Student Loans Act, the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act, or a similar provincial or territorial

government laws.

• Goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit: The GST/HST credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that helps individuals and families with low or modest incomes offset all or part of the GST or HST that they pay.

Keep your receipts!

It is important for Canadians to keep all their records and receipts after filing their income tax and benefit return in case the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) asks to see them later. Each year, the CRA looks at income tax returns to review deductions and credits and ensure that various income amounts have been correctly reported. Keep your receipts and supporting documents for six years.

For more information for students, go to cra. gc.ca/students.

Splishing and a Splashing . . . It was a cool day, August 24, for the annual Biggar Aquatic Centre’s Swim Carnival. It didn’t dampen the spirits of those who attended as they frolicked in waters that offered surprising warmth. Games and fun were the order of the day, and nobody really cared that the weather was abysmal. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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