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NWT posts strong 2013 results performance,” explained NWT president, John Leier. “It should be noted that these results are for the past fiscal year. We are finding the current year somewhat more challenging with all the

Positive financial results

offset by dividends from investments and revenue from a leasing arrangement for the purpose of transloading crude oil.

“The board of directors is very pleased with the company’s financial

shipping delays that are being experienced. NWT continues to work hard on adding value and improving service for farmers from this region of the province. That is one

have North West Terminal (NWT) Board of Directors delighted with the 201213 financial period, they stated in a February 26 news release.

For the period beginning November 1, 2012 and ending October 31, 2013, NWT posted net revenues from consolidated operations of $133.5 million an an Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) of $9,136,654.

This resulted in a net profit of $4,762,492, or $1.45 per share.

The financial performance of the company is behind the same period last year when the company posted revenues from operations of $132.7 million, an EBITDA of $11,442,627 and a net profit of $5,329,571, or $1.63 per share.

Management reported that earnings were down from the previous year primarily because of reduced shipping and tighter margins in both the grain and bio-products divisions. The overall reduction in profits was

Short Stack Syrup Connoisseur . . . McKenna Mair, left, watches as Cara McRann goes to town with the syrup, and Raeann Gidluck looks on, Tuesday as St. Gabriel School recognized Shrove Tuesday or

of the major advantages of being a locally owned company as this is our primary focus.”

Leier farms near Denzil.

NWT is an independent, farmer-shareholder owned

company headquartered near Unity in the northwest region of the province.

NWT owns and operates an inland grain terminal and a bio-products facility at its Unity location.

Pancake Day. The school held a noon-hour feast, filling the gym with some hungry students and staff on the last day before the season of Lent. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Saskatchewan sets another record for agriculture exports For the third straight year, Saskatchewan set a record for agriculture exports with total sales of $11.7 billion in 2013, an increase of nearly five per cent from the previous year and 83 per cent above 2007.

Saskatchewan’s agriculture exports represent 23 per cent of Canada’s overall $50.4 billion in agriculture exports, and more than one-third of all provincial exports.

“A third consecutive year of record exports is another example of how agriculture continues

to drive the provincial economy,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said.

“Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers provide safe, reliable and high quality agri-food products here at home and around the globe.”

S a s k a t c h e wa n ’s t o p three exported agriculture commodities included nondurum wheat, canola seed and canola oil with sales of $2.1 billion, $2.1 billion and $1.5 billion respectively.

Particular focus on key markets was a major factor in the overall increase, with exports to some

Shooters . . . Biggar Central School’s Savana Ellis takes a shot at the Biggar Curling Club during Junior Curling Sectionals, March 3. Check out Page 20 for results. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

of Saskatchewan’s key markets up significantly in 2013. Agriculture exports to India increased by 54 per cent, or $243 million; exports to the United States increased by 13.5 per cent, or $424 million; and agriculture exports to China increased by 5.5 per cent, or $104 million.

S a s k a t ch e wa n agriculture export markets remain diverse, with sales of at least $100 million to each of 15 different countries. The top three export destinations were the Unites States, China and Japan.

Saskatchewan is on pace to achieve the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth goal of increasing agriculture exports to $15 billion by 2020.

However, Stewart noted a much improved grain transportation system is needed to achieve this goal.

“We have made significant progress on increasing exports and our producers have done their part by harvesting a record crop in 2013, but these are futile efforts if the grain companies and railways are unable to get these products to our customers around the world,” Stewart said. “We will continue pushing for immediate action to solve this grain t r a n s p o r t a t i o n c r i s i s, including level of service agreements with reciprocal penalties and ultimately legislative measures if necessary.”

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A colourful, fun evening, full of good food and better company greeted students, staff and parents of St. Gabriel School, February 27. The ‘Neon Family Night’ tripped back to the ‘80s, complete with the fashion of the day day, and music to match. After a hearty meal, kids (and some brave parents and teachers) hit the dance Áoor, grooving to the tunes, awash in a sea

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light. While of colour and light the weather outside was cold, cold, and colder, the gym was hopping with delight.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Biggar represented at Sask Winter Games come home with Silver On Wednesday, February 19 the Rivers West Badminton team headed off to Prince Albert to compete in the Saskatchewan Winters Games, featuring a bit of Biggar flavour Part of the Rivers West contingent were local badminton athlete Clarke Sopczak, with coaches Amanda Carruthers and Jeff Sopczak.

The Rivers West District is a huge district that ranges from north of Meadow Lake to South of Kyle and from the Alberta border to the South Saskatchewan River. In addition to the Biggar products, the team was made up of Chelsey Gruber (Wilkie), Haley Enns (Medsted), Allison Cey (Wilkie), Rachel Mamer (Wilkie), Megan Lybek (Medsted), Daniel Dows (Rosetown), Cole Elaschuk (Eston), Quaid Robinson (Eston), and Brendan Paproski (Rosetown).

In the badminton competition at the Games, Rivers West was in a pool with Saskatoon, Lakeland, South East, and North. Rivers West played a tie against each

district. A tie consists of nine matches (two each of Boys Singles, Girls Singles, Boys Doubles, Girls Doubles, and one Mixed Doubles). Which ever team wins the five or more of the nine matches wins the tie. The players often play more than one category each tie.

The Rivers West Badminton team was 3-0 after Thursday and had to play Lakeland in its last round robin match on Friday.

A win would secure a first place finish in the pool and put them in the Gold/Silver medal match on Saturday. A loss would result in a three way tie in the pool and a possible Bronze medal match or a fifth/sixth place playoff.

The Rivers West players gave it their all on ended up defeating Lakeland, guaranteeing them a shot at the Gold!

On Saturday, the Rivers West squad took on the team from Prairie Central, and came up a little short, losing the tie, four matches to five. The one match was lost in the third game by two points (the smallest possible margin)! The Silver

Clarke Sopczak, left, with dad and coach Jeff and fellow coach Amanda Carruthers, sport silver

medals from their recent sojourn to PA during the Saskatchewan Winters Games. (Submitted Photo)

medal was awarded to the team.

The badminton team from Rivers West was quite unique as compared to the other three teams in the medal round. Rivers West players were multisport athletes who have badminton as just one

deepest in talent.

Before heading up the games, Coaches Sopczak and Carruthers had told the players that they felt a medal was achievable. At the start of the competition, after eyeballing the level of talent in the gym, the

of the sports in which they train, practice, and compete in. Most of the others train exclusively in badminton year long.

While the Rivers West team may not have had the top player in every category, it did have the line up that was the

players were not thinking the same. But by the end of it, they were proud of what they had achieved and realized how much respect the Rivers West team had gained from the traditional powerhouses of Saskatoon, Regina, and Lakeland.

InÀnitus at Majestic Theatre Wednesday penultimate concert of the Biggar and District Art Council performance series.

Infinitus is known for their unique sound and upbeat

performance style. With a repertoire featuring classical standards and original jazz/hiphop arrangements and compositions, Infinitus is quickly becoming one of North America’s premiere chamber groups.

The trio was formed in 2008 by violist Anthony Cheung, cellist Alex Cheung, and violinist John “Adidam” Littlejohn.

Collectively, the members hold degrees from the University of Michigan and the Peabody Conservatory and have won awards at the local, national, and international level.

They have p e r f o r m e d extensively throughout North America presenting Infinitus hits the Majestic Theatre this Wednesday. c o m m u n i t y performances, (Submitted Photo) The upbeat sounds of critically acclaimed beat-boxing string trio, Infinitus will echo throughout the Majestic Theatre this Wednesday evening for the

soloing with orchestras, and conducting master classes, workshops, and seminars. Infinitus is dedicated to quality outreach. To date they have performed over 700 outreach performances in schools, nursing homes, juvenile detention centres, and hospitals.

Infinitus has been featured on CBC, National Public Radio, OMNI Television, and in numerous publications.

In 2011 they released their self-titled debut album featuring refreshingly original compositions and arrangements.

They are currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and perform regularly as part of the Vancouver Chamber Players Concert Series.

The group is currently on the faculty of the Thrive City String Academy and Boot Camp, the Saint James Music Academy, and the Vancouver Academy of Music.

Infinitus performs at the Biggar Majestic

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Teddy awards reveal federal government is out of touch with media planning The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released its annual list of “Teddy” winners. This is not a good list to be on -- rather it is one of wasteful government spending.

The federal “Teddy” winner was $2.5 million in advertising spent during the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This was for the Canada Jobs Grant which, at the time of the playoffs, was a program which did not exist.

One has to question the effectiveness of federal government advertising

-- not the advertising itself because it is their responsibility to make sure Canadian citizens know about their programs, but rather the effectiveness of the dollars being spent.

Spending huge amounts on television advertising during a major sporting event is perhaps not the best avenue. In a recent survey by Totum Research people find TV ads the most annoying and are likely to ignore ads on TV. In fact, they would prefer that television did not carry any advertising.

Not to forget that this was a program that did not exist at that time. In actuality it still does not exist today as the feds are still in talks with many provinces regarding the implementation of the program.

It is hoped that government bureaucrats who are in charge of procurement will take all factors into account when they plan media buys.

Make no mistake, it is necessary to spend money on advertising making sure Canadians are informed,

the trick is to plan the media plan effectively.

There is nothing worse than having a government program out there and no one knows it exists.

Just as a note: Totum Research is a Canadian survey company which measures the consumption of, and reactions to various media. The recent survey was conducted in households across the Prairies. The survey found that there are major differences in the way people consume media depending on the size of

community. Across the West, but especially in Saskatchewan, people were most connected to their local printed

newspaper. So, that makes us feel really good here at The Independent.

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Forget income-splitting; cut tax rates

by Jason Clemens, Milagros Palacios, Niels Veldhuis of the Fraser Institute On Wednesday, the day after delivering the 2014 federal budget, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty set off a firestorm by offering his view on income-splitting, a platform commitment the Conservatives made for when the government returns to a balanced budget (likely next year). “I’m not sure that, overall, it [income-splitting] benefits our society,” Minister Flaherty stated, preferring instead to, “reduce taxes more.”

While readers of this page will know we haven’t always agreed with Minister Flaherty over the years, he is right on the money with respect to income-splitting.

Indeed, contrary to the opinion of some, Minister Flaherty should be congratulated for both recognizing the weakness of the current proposal for income splitting and the need for a much deeper and involved discussion about how best to improve our tax system.

There is general agreement that a distortion exists in Canada’s tax system between households. That is, households with similar incomes can face very different income tax bills depending on who earns the income.

If a Canadian household has two earners with similar incomes they would ultimately pay lower income taxes than a one-earner household with the same amount of income.

A central tenet of tax policy is that households with similar incomes should face similar tax burdens. The distortion between dual-income households and those where most of the income is earned by one of the spouses is due to Canada’s progressive personal income tax system - tax rates increase significantly as income increases (see table for federal income tax rates). Since the income tax rates apply to individual earnings, rather than family income, single earner families are taxed at higher rates than dual-income families with the same family income.

15 per cent on first $43,953 of taxable income 22 per cent on income between $43,954 and $87,907 26 per cent on income between $87,908 and $136,270 29 per cent on income over $136,270 The idea of income splitting is one method by which to fix this largely agreed upon problem. It basically allows households to combine and then split their income for tax purposes, thus moving some income from higher rates when it is earned by one spouse to the other spouse who faces lower tax rates because of their lower earnings.

Critically, and what one hopes motivated the Minister of Finance to raise concerns about income splitting is that it does almost nothing to improve economic incentives or

Canada’s competitiveness. A robust discussion about tax policy would ask whether there are other policies and reforms available that could allow us to both fix this distortion between single-earner and dual-income households while at the same time improving the incentives for work effort, savings, investment, and entrepreneurship, and improving our competitiveness.

A recent study published by the Fraser Institute evaluated the existing research on marginal tax rates and confirmed that the weight of the available evidence indicates that high and increasing marginal personal income taxes discourage productive behaviour like investment and entrepreneurship, which form the basis for a thriving economy.

In addition, and central to the emerging debate, is that the study found that Canada’s personal income tax rates were generally high and effective at comparably low levels of income relative to our main trading partners, particularly when compared with the U.S. The destructive impact of Canada’s personal income tax rates has been identified by consecutive federal governments, both Liberal and Conservative. In 2005, thenprime minister Paul Martin’s economic plan, A Plan for Growth and Prosperity, stated that: “Lower personal taxes would … provide greater rewards and incentives for middle- and high-income Canadians to work, save and invest.”

Similarly, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s original economic plan, Advantage Canada, stressed that “Canada needs lower personal income tax rates to encourage more Canadians to realize their full potential.” Indeed, the need to reduce personal income tax rates was highlighted years before the Conservatives mentioned income-splitting.

Given the economic research and Canada’s relatively high personal income tax rates, any proposed tax reduction should focus on tax competitiveness and economic incentives. As such, we suggest eliminating the two middle-income tax brackets leaving one tax bracket (15 per cent) for the majority of Canadians and a single highincome bracket, which would only affect two per cent of taxpayers. In other words, the overwhelming majority of Canadians would face a single federal tax rate of 15 per cent.

This would eliminate the distortion causing the need for income splitting for almost all households. Recall that the reason for the distortion between the different households was based on different marginal tax rates, which would be eliminated for most households under this pro-

posal.

Our estimate is that such a change, fully implemented, would cost $20.6 billion. Thankfully, it could be implemented incrementally so as to manage the costs. For instance, we estimate the cost of a one-percentage point cut in the two middle-income tax brackets at $2.6 billion.

The current budget plan provides an estimated surplus of $6.4 billion in 2015-16 and $8.1 billion in each of the next two years. These expected surpluses would finance part of the proposal to eliminate the two middle-income tax brackets but not all of it.

The remainder would have to be financed through the elimination or reduction of many of the special privileges imbedded in the tax code, which are known as tax expenditures.

We shouldn’t ignore the enormous benefits available from simplifying the tax code. Professor Francois Vaillancourt recently estimated that Canadians spent up to $24.8 billion simply complying with the tax code and another $6.6 billion was spent by governments administering the tax system. Simplifying the tax code would reduce these costs.

Consider that the totality of resources consumed by tax expenditures is actually quite large. For example, in 2012, the most recent year for which data is available for tax expenditures, the federal government spent $167.9 billion on personal income tax expenditures while collecting $125.7 billion in personal income taxes. Yes, the federal government spent more money providing carveouts and special treatment than it collected in personal income taxes.

The $167.9 billion incurred in personal income tax expenditures is in addition to the $28.6 billion spent on corporate tax expenditures. Surely the remaining costs of the tax reform outlined above can be found within these tax expenditure amounts that total almost $197 billion.

Our proposal would provide broader-based tax relief and an enormous improvement in our tax competitiveness while strengthening the incentives for work effort, savings, investment, and entrepreneurship. Put simply, Canadians would get far bigger bang for their buck through this type of reform than income splitting.

Jason Clemens is the Executive Vice President of the Fraser Institute and the President of the Fraser Institute Foundation.

Milagros Palacios is a Senior Research Economist in the Fiscal Studies Department at The Fraser Institute Niels Veldhuis is Fraser Institute President and one of Canada’s most-read private-sector economists.

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and her efforts to help homeless people across the country.

The story starts when Hannah was 5 and saw a man eating out of a garbage can during a wintry day.

“If everyone shared what they had, could that cure homelessness,” she wondered.

She was terribly upset and this scene bothered her. Her mother said, “sometime when you worry and feel sad about things, if you do something to change the problem, your heart won’t feel so sad.”

That started Hannah on the journey of

BCS Principal’s Report Respect that we ask all people that enter our school to abide by. Parents, take a look and see if you can recognize some common themes between your expectations for your children, and those we have at school. There are likely many similarities – we all want great things for our children!

Have a great week!

At BCS 2000 we believe in Everyone: Being Respectful of self, others, and property, Being Responsible, and Choosing To Learn in the classrooms, on the playgrounds, in the hallways, in the labs/gym/library, and in the parking lot.

and make a difference.

Hannah is a published author (Ruby’s Hope) and sit on the jury panel of children from around the world that selects the annual recipient of the World’s Children’s Prize for the Rights of Children. Based in Stockholm, she is the youngest member and is very proud to be chosen. Nelson Mandela was a patron of this organization.

There is lots more information on the website that tells about The Ladybug Foundation and its mission. Check it out.

You will have your eyes (and your hearts) opened.

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“ROBOCOP”

by Kim Fick Hopefully by the time you are reading this, the weather will have warmed up considerably. Our students and teachers can only handle so many days of inside recesses!

A reminder that this Friday report cards will be going home for our Grade K-9 students. Teachers will be requesting interviews with parents in those report cards, and as always parents are welcome to call in and request an interview with your child’s teacher.

Our Telemiracle fund raisers wrapped up this past Friday, and our school raised a grand total of $1,029! Thank you for your generosity. Many of our students and staff will have some challenges to complete because of the generous donations from our students and staff. Our Grade 7-12 Term 2 awards on Thursday at 1:30 will give those that put themselves on the line for dressing up or dying hair the opportunity to show off their stuff.

Our staff were treated by our School Community Council to a delicious breakfast last week to recognize our amazing staff for their hard work. Thank you in return to our SCC; we are fortunate to work with such a committed group of parents.

Some of you may remember our Charter Counts program that we began implementing in our elementary end two years ago. It has continued this year, and the staff have decided that a focus on the pillar of “Respect” will be bene¿cial for our students until the end of the year.

This is the BCS 2000 Code of Conduct – notice the theme of

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have had the chance to teach people about homelessness. I have talked to thousands of people. I believe that if people know about homelessness – that there are people living without a home – they will want to help.”

Hannah Taylor, Founder “makeChange”, a registered trademark, is a K-12 education program designed for teachers to use in the classroom. It has been developed by a team of teachers and incorporates a teacher guide, lesson plans, videos, music and web content which encourages young people to get involved

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The story I want to share with you today is one of caring, and hope and courage.

It is the story of an incredible girl who may be young in years but is full of depth and resourcefulness.

I first came across the story of Hannah Taylor through a newsletter I receive from one of my favourite booksellers. Not one of those national (or even global) chains but an independent bookseller

that does a wonderful job.

On one of the pages in the newsletter there was this small story about National Red Scarf Day (which was held on January 31).

The event was Walk a Mile in Their Shoes.

Basically, it was an invitation to purchase a red ladybug fleece scarf at the store then join a group as they walked a mile (wearing the red scarf) for homeless people.

This led me to a website www. ladybugfoundation.ca where I learned more about this young girl

learning more about homelessness and hunger. From there The Ladybug Foundation was formed. Hannah was now eight and her foundation was making a difference speaking out for homeless people across the country. She has met with Prime Ministers (Martin and Harper) and other politicians, CEOs and presidents of major corporations and has visited hundreds of schools across the country.

Through her efforts over 2 million dollars has been raised for projects across Canada which provide shelter, food and safety for homeless people. She has visited many of the shelters she supports. “ I have learned a lot about homelessness and poverty and I

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“Together we can make a difference. Together we can Make Change”.

- Hannah

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New Creation Community Players of Biggar presents…

Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

Music by Jeanine Tesori

Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions

Just some of the artwork from local students that adorns the walls of the Biggar Museum and Gallery.

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by Bob Mason

Kribij I looked up “Cribbage” in my big dictionary and found the above hieroglyphics!

CRIBBAGE (Kribij) N [< PREC. T-AGE], a card game.

To me it is plain that even Mr. Webster didn’t know what it was all about, but Yours Truly has to admit that although he has played many games of Cribbage, there are a few points that he doesn’t quite understand either!

One of those things being that when his opponent has ¿rst count and needs only three lousy points to go out, he is left hold a 16 hand!

Another thing that bothers me a lot, is when a fellow player remarks, “That old nut is sure a lucky son of a gun!”

Y.T. doesn’t mind being called a “nut”, or even a “son-of-agun”, but old? It’s enough to make a fellow throw his cards into an ash can!

In the years of his debatable youth, Y.T. sure held a lot of different hands. Heck, we started as kids back in the also debatable 1930’s (mebbe we should have been studying our schoolbooks, eh?), and (“heck” again!) during those long winters out on the farm, we were almost getting the “hang” of the game when spring work came again!

The real interest of the game sure came in handy though, when the “kid” from Moose Jaw and myself played a couple of games on the Àoor of that old “Dakota” aircraft that brought us back to England.

Every few minutes we would glance out the window as those big wings Àapped up and down like they would fall off any minute! But who cares when you hold four sevens and cut an ace from

the deck, eh?

I’m not sure who won, but, Y.T. was dealt that 24 just as we landed at Guildford, south of London!

I think that that moose-horn cribbage board that Howard gave me is still hanging out in the shop. We’ve played on it quite a few times!

Cousin Howard may have been a top-notch marksman when he shot that animal, but whenever he was Y.T.’s partner he was a lousy crib player!

As he always does, Y.T. makes a long list of relevant things before he starts an article for this column, and when going down that list, came the memory of a fellow he played a few hands with: “How come,” says Y.T., “that every now and then, you peg a few holes too many?”

“Oh,” he replies. “It’s my eyesight and in this dim barracks light I can’t see very well!”

“Sorry,” Y.T. says. “I just thought that if your eyes bother you, you would peg a few less sometimes!”

Y.T. still blinks now and then when he remembers those cards hitting his face!

Although card players have never been known to tell a lie, this may sound like a lot of B.S. (whatever that means!), but one time, when Y.T. held a 29 hand at the mine where he worked, Cominco sent over a

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man from “Personnel” to take a picture of my hand holding three ¿ves and the Jack of Diamonds – and the ¿ve of Diamonds turned up!

For all that photographic effort though, that picture never made it to the company newsletter, a new manager had been appointed – and who wants to report a 29 cribbage hand when there is a new boss?

Being a cribbageoholic of the ¿rst water, Yours Truly almost hates to mention this, but it is kind of a family thing! While playing a few hands of cribbage with our Granddaughter, Y.T. was dealt two sevens, two eights, and two ¿ves (what would you do, eh?).

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and eights had a 24 point potential (also because it was our Granddaughter, after all!)

Y.T. threw the two ¿ves in her crib!

Barry, who was standing there, started to laugh. She had thrown a pair of ¿ves in her crib too (and a King turned up!).

Y.T.’s opponent had a 28 crib! Yours Truly may be kind of old, but he’ll never live that one down!

Over the years, we have had a few odd hands, and one of them shows up now and again. Very few people count 6, 7, 8, A. A., right!

One of Y.T.’s opponents slapped his crib hand down on the table and announced loudly “You probably don’t see them, but there are eleven

March is here, and another Game Day has come and gone. What a shame it had to be so cold out the day of!

Born of the Gods has been out for roughly a month now, and it is high time I start taking a closer look at the new mechanics with everyone. Previously I had whipped up a little UBG monster that happened to feature some Inspired creatures in it, so it only makes sense that I delve into that mechanic first.

The core of the Inspired mechanic is quite simple, it’s an ability that triggers any time the creature untaps. Now, admittedly, most of these effects are rather small in scope, but rarely does the presence of the ability effect the casting cost of the creature in question, thus giving you the potential to get a small free bonus over an over again.

There is a stronger breed of Inspired creature, though. A cycle of Inspired creatures were printed this set that allow you to pay mana when they untap to create colour appropriate token(s) when they trigger. This is where our Standard deck this month kicks off.

Inspired by Selesnya Creatures: 4x Elvish Mystic (G), 4x God-Favored General (1W), 2x Archetype of Courage (1WW), 4x Wayfaring Temple (1WG), 2x Nylea, God of the Hunt (3G), 2x Anthousa, Setessan Hero (3GG), 4x PheresBand Raiders (5G), 2x Archetype of Endurance (6GG).

Spells: 2x Warrior’s Lesson (G), 2x Fortify (1W), 4x Selesnya Charm (WG), 2x Spear of Heliod (1WW), 3x Collective Blessing (3GGW), 2x Devout Invocation (6W).

points in that hand!” and he seems so sure of it that I hated to tell him that there were 13!

And it bothers me that we value a 24 hand higher than a 23 hand (there are over ten 24 hands, and only two 23 hands!).

A fellow could go on all day, telling of the good hands he had held but we should mention the poor ones too, eh?

There is a moral in there somewhere, and mebbe our cribbage hands point it out!

That’s why Y.T. likes cribbage, even the “losers” are lucky!

The people who always win, (according to history!) often end up at the Guillotine or ¿nd an X on their doors!

“The Games the Thing,” eh?

Lands: 10x Forest, 7x Plains, 4x Temple of Plenty.

Pretty straight forward WG token agro, with the Archetype of Courage making it more likely that your tokens will survive the act of swinging every turn, and Nylea making those same tokens more likely to punch through the opponent’s defences.

But what if control is your game, and you really want to see those small, repeat returns maximized? Sounds like Legacy time!

Undeath and Taxes Creatures: 4x Disrupted Pitmage (2U), 4x Mungungu (1UB), 4x Servant of Tymaret (2B), 4x Siren of the Silent Song (1UB), 4x Zombie Trailblazer (BBB), 4x Bloodline Keeper (2BB).

Spells: 4x Dark Ritual (B), 4x Cackling Counterpart (1UU), 4x Intruder Alarm.

Lands: 7x Island, 9x Swamp, 4x Temple of Deceit, 4x Watery Grave.

This deck is great multiplayer fodder, but will also be known for only coming to the table once in a blue moon after it goes off. The Zombie Trailblazer lets you tap your Inspired creatures to prime them for their effect without needing to attack, which is important in this deck. With your field tapped you can either wait for your opponent to play a creature, thanks to Intruder Alarm triggering a global untap, or use Bloodline Keeper to initiate an infinite loop. With the loop engaged, your opponents loose infinite life, discard infinite cards, mills infinite cards, and you gain infinite life per opponent.

Alley Katz Bowling scores (February 24-28) Tuesday Mixed League: MHS – Jason Raschkey, 210; MHT – Jason Raschke, 599; WHS – Lindsay Hooper,181;WHT – Judy Hammond,441.

New Horizon League: MHS – Geoff Cooke, 220; MHT – Jack Eckart, 575; WHS – June Hoppe, 261; WHT – June Hoppe, 595.

Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Glen Shockey,232;MHT – Glen Shockey, 555; WHS – Dorothy McCarty,

222; WHT – Dorothy McCarty, 566.

Y.B.C. Leauge: Bowlasaurus: High Score – Michael Sawatzky, 80. Pee Wee: High Score – Maggie Genaille, 104; High Score Double – Maggie Genaille, 207.

Bantam: High Score – Ella Genaille, 142; High Score Triple – Ella Genaille, 348. Juniors: High Score – Madison Genaille, 189; High Score Triple – Justin Otterson, 452.

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Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (26 February, 2014) Over the last few months we have been raising concerns about a transportation backlog that is hurting prices for producers, causing storage issues and cash flow problems.

The delay in moving our record crop is also hurting Saskatchewan’s reputation as a reliable supplier.

While grain transportation is a federal responsibility, it is in the best interests of our producers and our economy to ensure that it remains a top priority for everyone involved.

To that end, our government recently set up a delegation to meet with grain and rail companies in an effort to find short-term solutions to the current backlog and to address future concerns.

As a result of these meetings, we are asking the federal government to immediately oversee negotiations between the grain companies and railways that will establish specific parameters around getting grain from the farm gate to ships at port. On our end, we will continue to monitor basis levels to ensure they are reduced as grain car movement gets better.

Railway companies have indicated that they are adding thousands more grain cars per week, something that will keep up until at least next December. To ensure service levels, it is important

that we have agreements, with penalties, for both grain companies and railways.

Our government is deeply troubled and appalled by the violent and brutal acts the world has witnessed in Ukraine.

Our condolences go out to families of those who have been killed and our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been injured. We stand in support of a free and democratic Ukraine, where freedom of expression and the rule of law are guaranteed.

Our government has also reached out to the federal government, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and other groups to determine the most effective support we can provide in the coming days and weeks.

We will act on that advice.

In a show of support for all Ukrainians at home and around the world, we have raised the Ukrainian flag at the Saskatchewan Legislature.

The Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games bring out the best in our country.

We watch as athletes achieve their dreams of representing their country on the international stage. Our athletes, our flag and our anthem remind us of how proud we are to be Canadian.

Congratulations to all athletes, including 19 from Saskatchewan, for inspiring performances and special thanks to their coaches, family members and friends for supporting them. While we are proud of

A little four-legged friendly help . . . Don Gillespie sent this picture in of a newly born bull calf being carefully attended to by man’s best friend, two eager Canis Familiaris. With the cold temperatures, this new born was brought indoors to warm up, receiving a reprieve from the minus-35. The two dogs were eager to help their new friend, and as Don added, “Worked cheap!” (Photo for The Independent by Don Gillespie)

NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DIVISION MEETING Notice Is Hereby Given That THE ANNUAL MEETING OF ELECTORS OF THE SUN WEST SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 207 WILL BE HELD IN THE GYMNASIUM AT WESTCLIFFE SCHOOL, MARENGO, SK ON TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014 STARTING AT 7:00 P.M. THIS MEETING IS FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE EDUCATION ACT. ALL ELECTORS ARE URGED TO ATTEND THIS VERY IMPORTANT MEETING. DATED AT ROSETOWN, SASKATCHEWAN. THIS 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2014 RYAN SMITH SUPERINTENDENT OF BUSINESS

each competitors’ accomplishments, we also recognize a select group from our province who appeared on the podium. Mark McMorris, Hayley Wickenheiser, Ryan Getzlaf, Chris Kunitz and Patrick Marleau each earned medals in their respective snowboarding and hockey events.

You made your home province and the entire country incredibly proud.

Many of Saskatchewan’s younger athletes also made their mark recently as Prince Albert played host to the Saskatchewan Winter Games.

These games build pride, inspire dreams and develop future Olympic champions. They also serve as an excellent reminder of our growing province and the benefits gained through physical activity and friendly competition.

To all of the athletes, coaches, parents, volunteers and fans, thank you for contributing to a wonderful event.

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

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Feds need to stand up, take charge in rail woes

by Calvin Daniels

If there is one issue weighing heavily on Prairie farmers this winter, even more than the unseasonably cold weather, it is the inability of the rail system to deal with a record harvest of grain to port for export.

The situation is one where most farmers, and even governments are pointing fingers at the rail companies.

But as is the case in most things, that is an over simplification in terms of assigning blame.

The federal government should stand up and take its share.

There are supposed to be rules set into the regulatory system surrounding rail service which should be sufficient to have the rail companies doing a better job of things.

But federal regulation over the years have been largely lip service to farmers, with the government having little appetite to reprimand the big two rail lines. The result is the government has become basically a toothless watchdog.

But I am not sure any amount of government influence might have imparted on the situation,

farmers have to recognize the system is under what has to be thought of as extraordinary pressures.

While recognizing many will disagree with this, I might suggest the system is suffering this crop year from having to adjust away from the single-desk selling system of the former Canadian Wheat Board.

Whether you viewed the CWB as deeply flawed, or a lost benefit, it did offer some order in terms of grain deliveries, sales, and the transportation needed to connect the two.

And then while the rail companies must take the bulk of the blame, as it is apparent they long ago decided there were greater profit in handling commodities other than grain, it might be unfair to expect them to smoothly handle what is a record crop.

I am reminded that on

July 1, 2010, a storm hit Saskatchewan which caused significant flooding in many areas. Yorkton was hit with what officials terms a one-in100-year storm event. It caused millions in damages, closing many businesses and destroying several homes.

After the crisis the local government assessed the drainage system in York-

ton and found it lacking.

They have since invested significant dollars in new storm water retention ponds and ditching, to better safeguard the city against deluges of rain.

But even with the improved system the system is not designed to handle a one-in-10-year storm.

And the rail system is never going to be de-

signed to completely handle a record-setting crop. To have such capacity would mean most years there would be poorly utilized equipment in average crop years.

Certainly the rail system should be doing better than it is, but to point the finger of blame in this case is not to point at a singular target.

Province proclaims Agriculture Literacy Week in Saskatchewan Today, the Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed March 3-9, 2014, as Agriculture Literacy Week in Saskatchewan.

“Agriculture Literacy Week is an opportunity for youth to get engaged in agriculture and increase their understanding of food production,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “It helps students who may 14032II00

be removed from the farm understand where their food comes from.

The week is also a reminder of the importance of agriculture awareness for those of us involved in the industry to speak up and share why the industry is important.”

“Agriculture is an integral part of our provincial identity, and this is a great opportunity to get students involved in learning about how agriculture impacts our province,” Education Minister Don Morgan said. “Whether it is through food production, our export industry, value added research or our job market, this week provides an opportunity to celebrate the importance of the agriculture sector in classrooms across Saskatchewan.”

Agriculture in the Classroom strives to provide students and teachers across the province with information and activities about modern agriculture during Agriculture Literacy Week. This year more than 3,000 students from more than 130 schools will be participating.

“By connecting classrooms and people who work in the industry, it is our hope that students will become more aware of agriculture and the role it plays in Saskatchewan, Canada, and the world,” Agriculture in the Classroom interim Executive Director Chantel Short said. “Backed with many solid partnerships with members from the agriculture industry, Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan is working to ensure that our future decision makers are informed about agriculture and excited to work with the agriculture industry on their journey to feed the world sustainably.”

Agriculture Literacy Week will be observed through a variety of events held by Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan and schools across the province. Classrooms will connect with agriculture through activities such as reading books about farming, watching videos and meeting with farmers and other agriculture industry representatives.

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Lord Asquith School news Me to We The Me to We Group will be beginning a new campaign starting Thursday February 27 and ending April 16.

As the Me to We group is participating in the Free the Children’s We Create Change Campaign, we will be collecting coins to open doors for children around the world.

Every $20 in change provides a brick for a new school and helps a generation of learners and leaders gain access to education. Coins will be collected in schoolhouses which our group members will be distributing on Thursday. The class with the most bricks at the end of the campaign will be rewarded with an Ice Cream Sundae Party on Thursday, April 17.

We are planning to display the results in the library which will show the building of “our” school, brick by brick. $20 = one brick with your name on it (individually or as a class).

We will be recording the results every week.

See how many bricks you can contribute! $20 = one brick; One brick = the cornerstone of education; Education = change for the world.

Senior Basketball We have had very busy, successful seasons travelling to small towns across the province honing skills and gaining character.

We have now reached the end of our regular season and are approaching playoffs. The Senior Boys hosted Conference Playoffs on Saturday, March 1. The 10 AM game saw Legacy Christian take on Langham. We hoped to have had a large turnout for 11:45 as LAS takes on École Canadienne-Française. The winners of these two games will then face off at 3:30 to determine ¿rst and second place rankings going into Regionals the following weekend. The Senior Girls’ Conference Playoffs also took place on Saturday, March 1. Langham played Waldheim at 10 AM and LAS took on host Biggar at 11:45.

Book Fair Our annual spring Book Fair will be held in the library from April 15 to 17.

These books make wonderful gifts for you, your family or a friend and, of course, all proceeds bene¿t our school library. Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar, come and pick out a book or two and read, read, read!

Lord Asquith move to regional play this weekend . . . Lord Asquith hit the Biggar Central School court, Saturday for Conference playoffs. Pictured here against the BCS Blazers, Lord Asquith handily defeated the hosts with a 10314 win, moving on to Regional play this weekend. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Asquith Council News for February Asquith Town Council held its regular council meeting on February 11. Attending were Mayor James Maddin, Councillors Sue Sawicki, Karen Gamble, Garry Dumont, Ross Beal, Don Lysyshyn and Gail Erhart, as well as Chief Administrative Officer Holly Cross.

Resolution was made to accept the January 2014 financial statements and December 2013 bank reconciliations as presented. A motion was made to accept the accounts paid in the amount of $18,637.40 and accounts payable in the amount of $34,461.81 as presented.

A motion was made to contract Airscapes

Aerial Photography to take aerial pictures of the town for tourism and marketing, economic development and municipal planning purposes.

The Town will be upgrading the office’s accounting system from a DOS system to a windows system for a total cost of $5,407 plus GST. Bylaw No. 1-2014, a Bylaw to set fees for appealing assessments was passed. This bylaw has set the fee for appealing an assessment at $200 plus GST. If the appeal is successful, this amount is refunded to the individual. This is to stop facetious appeals.

A new building

inspection policy was passed for the inspection of older buildings being moved into Town limits.

As well, a new tree boulevard policy has been passed as well.

Please check the Web site for these new policies.

As of February 1, 2014, a new user fee of $2 was instituted at the Asquith Landfill that is due upon entry. This is on top of any charges for shingles and concrete.

Also this office reminds all that the Asquith Landfill will not open if the temperature, plus the wind chill, is -40 degrees Celsius or colder prior to opening.

Have you changed your phone number,

or have you decided to forego the landline and strictly use your cell phone? If so, please let the Town office know, as there are many times that the office may need to contact you and cannot do so as your number is no longer active.

Have a wonderful March; Spring is on its way!

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Perdue Bowling scores (week ending February 28) Club 55: MHS – Gerald Nicholls, 178; MHT – Gerald Nicholls, 463; LHS – Carol Lemon, 182; LHT – Carol Lemon, 514; THS – Hopefulls, 999; THT – Hopefulls, 2,945; MHA – John Latta, 160; LHA – Carol Lemon, 160.

Ladies League: LHS – Dorrie Laberswieler, 256; LHT – Dorrie Laberswieler, 600; THS – Other Frame, 1,102; THT – Other Frame, 3,062;

LHA – Dorrie Laberswieler, 193.

Mens League: MHS – Al Levitt, 223; MHT – Al Levitt, 570; THS – W.W.F., 714; THT – W.W.F., 2,104; MHA – Al Levitt, 191.

Mixed League: MHS – George Bartley, 282; MHT – George Barley, 674; LHS – Joyce Broeckel, 208; LHT – Joyce Broeckel, 458; THS – Smilin “5”, 1,155; THT – D.J.’s, 3.107; MHA – Al Levitt, 196; Joey Levitt, 173.

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Eagle Hills RM 228/259 941 ac.

Schroeder Landis RM 349 857 ac.

Noyes/Anderson RM 376 639 ac.

MacDonald RM 318 639 ac.

Kammer RM 378 628 ac.

Mundt RM 378 624 ac.

Mundt RM 347 619 ac.

Weekes RM 346 476 ac.

Longworth RM 316 320 ac.

Berube Lake RM 494 160 ac.

Denholm RM 406 150 ac.

Coman Park RM 344 146 ac.

Ardath RM 315 143 ac.

Choiceland RM 488 140 ac.

Rec Land RM 377 121 ac.

Recently Sold 86 ac.

Scentgrass Lake RM 467 RM 378 3,419 ac.

Cando 52 ac.

John’s Nursery RM 491 RM 318 320 ac.

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Cancer of the colon or rectum (referred to as colorectal cancer) is the second leading cause of cancer death. Up to 60 per cent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented with screening.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014

12 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

Diamond Lodge News

by Karen Kammer Hello to everyone!

Bet everyone can’t wait for Spring to arrive.

This cold weather is not a welcome conversation piece. March definitely came in like a lion.

Monday, we had exercises in the morning and bean bag toss in the afternoon.

Tuesday, we read

some newspapers and caught up on current events. After lunch we played some cards and a game of Yahtzee.

Wednesday, residents played cards and shuffleboard. We had ice-cream cart in the afternoon for a treat.

That’s the great thing about ice-cream; it can be enjoyed no matter

how cold the weather is.

Thursday, we had exercises and had bingo in the afternoon.

Thanks to the wonderful volunteers for your help during bingo. A lot of residents play and need that extra hand. You are appreciated!

Friday, breakfast club was enjoyed by 10 lucky residents. The smell

of bacon coming from the activity kitchen smells divine and makes everyone’s mouths water. Karen showed her pictures to the residents from her trip to Thailand.

Saturday, cards and bingo were the highlight of the morning. After

lunch we watched the movie, “The Westerner”.

It was an old black and white western with Gary Cooper.

Sunday, the morning was spent watching Telemiracle, The Brier, and playing cards.

After lunch we had our church service done

Rosetown - Elrose - Biggar - Outlook - Davidson - Central Butte

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15W40 plus 50-2 Hygard Why bulk oil? t Easy and Convenient to use t Comes in 1000L totes with a pallet base making it convenient to handle t Options for electric or air pumps with metering handles

Biggar:(306)948-3909

www.westernsales.ca Solutions on page 16

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Biggar Community Hall Supper at 6:00 pm, meeting to follow

ANNUAL

INFORMAT A ION MEETING Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Perdue Rec Complex Supper at 6:00 pm, meeting to follow

Advance d Tickets k Only l -- Tickets: k $5 $ each. h Please l purchase h at Biggar or Perdue Branch by March 14

by the Seventh-day Adventists. The rest of the afternoon we watched to see the total on Telemiracle climb higher and higher.

Awesome!

Wishing everyone a wonderful week ahead!

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THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014

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OBITUARIES Howard Gordon Kelly Howard Gordon Kelly was born December 29, 1922 in Dodsland, Sask. Went to be with his Saviour on February 20, 2014.

Gordon is survived by his son, Warren (Mary) of Kel¿eld, Sask. and his children – Nicole of Saskatoon, Sask. and Natalie (Chris) of Red Deer, Alta. and their children Callista and Skyler. He is also survived by his daughter, Linda (Brian) Parsons of Calgary, Alta. and their children Brendon of Edmonton, Alta. and Jason (Tasha) of Calgary and their children Judah and Evia. He is also survived by his sister, Margaret Chute of Moose Jaw, Sask.; and his two brothers, Lorne (Joyce) of Dodsland, Sask. and Frank (Fran) of Regina, Sask. Gordon was predeceased by his loving wife, Nellie and their daughter, Louise; his parents, Howard and Jean Kelly; his brother, Jim Kelly; sister-in-law, Karen Kelly; brothers-in-law, Jim Switzer, Charlie Switzer, Al Chute; nephew, Jim Kelly; and great nephew, Reagan Chute.

Funeral Services for Gordon were held at Kel¿eld Gospel Chapel in Kel¿eld, Sask. on Saturday, February 22, 2014 with interment at 1:00 p.m. and a Celebration of his Life at 2:00 p.m. Donations may be made in Gordon’s name to the Gideon’s or to the Kel¿eld Gospel Mission Support Fund. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Kindersley Community Funeral Home & Crematorium.

Warren and Mary would like to thank all the staff at Caleb Village especially Nancy for their care as well as the staff at Heritage Manor for their care. Also thank you to all those who phoned with support and prayers and who gave of themselves to make Gordon’s last year peaceful.

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OBITUARIES

OBITUARIES

Emil Fellehner

Golf Club and the Tartan Curling Club. He will be remembered as a kind-hearted, humble man that touched the lives of many.

Garth was always willing to lend a hand.

He enjoyed a good conversation and had a knack for respecting all points of view.

Garth loved country music but over the years grew to have a great appreciation for jazz and big band. On the right day you could hear him singing along to a good Johnny Cash tune.

Gol¿ng, curling, Shrine and Masons were all passions that gave him avenues to socialize with his family and friends.

Garth did not ever come to enjoy the “rubber chicken” served at banquet meals, but he did have great fun as Sharon led him around the dance Àoor!

In recent years, he was involved in a men’s gourmet club - his daughters smiled at the fact he was actually cooking and further, asking them to suggest recipes he could use. He took all of his administrative positions in the Shrine and concrete industry seriously. You always could count on him to do a great job. A few days a week, he really enjoyed “going to the of¿ce to work”, but we know that visiting with all of his friends and colleagues was very important to him. He was the handyman for many households and concrete consultant for friends and family. He always brought an engineering approach who knew that adjusting the thermostat or catching the melting drips of water off the roof so they didn’t hit the step could be so complex?! He was a quiet advisor to his children and grandchildren - a quality we will all miss. For the last 22 months, Garth fought a good battle with multiple myeloma and COPD. He approached all of the treatment and therapy head-on and was positive until the end. Garth was grateful to Sharon and the kids for everything they did to make him comfortable. The family would like to thank everyone at the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic who were instrumental in taking such great care of Garth.

The Funeral Service was held at Lakeview United Church, 3200 McCallum Avenue, Regina, SK on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Private Family Interment Friday, March 7, 2014.

In lieu of Àowers, donations may be made to the Wa Wa Shrine Patient Transportation Fund, 2065 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2E1. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel. com 10c1

The passing of Emil Fellehner of Saskatoon, Sask. occurred on January 15, 2014 at Central Haven Care Home at the age of 78 years.

Emil is survived by his wife, Helga of Saskatoon, Sask.; and children, Emil (Loni) and their son, David of Stirling Alta.; Helga Helene and her children, Michael, Jordan and Katherine of Biggar, Sask., and Erich of Saskatoon, Sask.

Emil was a repair TV-appliance personnel in Biggar, Hafford and Blaine Lake area.

At his request, cremation took place with a private family burial at a later date. Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, 306-948-2669 gfsc1

R. Garth Sanders June 15, 1937 – February 27, 2014 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Garth Sanders surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents, Les and Jean Sanders, and his ¿rst wife Beverly McCammon. Garth will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 34 years, Sharon; his children and grandchildren, Brad (Lauren) of Saskatoon, Dori (Tammy) of Saskatoon, Jill (Russ) Clarke of Regina, (Mitchell, Kyle, Lauren), Allyson (Dean) McDonald of Regina, (Sydney and Liam), Heather (Michael) Morhart of Edmonton, (Claire, Seth, Kane); mother-inlaw Marguerite Steen of Regina; cousin Russell (Jane) Sanders of Ruthilda, SK; and many extended cousins.

Garth was born in Dodsland, SK and completed his early education in Ruthilda, SK. He graduated from Engineering (Civil) in 1959 and obtained his Professional Engineer designation in 1961. In 1959, he married Beverly McCammon and they had two children; Brad and Dori. In 1980, he married Sharon McCrimmon (nee Steen) and adopted her three daughters, Jill, Allyson and Heather. As a professional engineer, Garth worked at the Saskatchewan Department of Highways, taught Civil Engineering at SIAST in Moose Jaw for 15 years, worked as a project engineer for the Alberta Native Development Association and was the Technical Consulting Engineer for Canadian Portland Cement Association for 27 years.

He was a life-time member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan and was an active member of the Saskatchewan Ready Mixed Concrete Association and was the Executive Director from 1990 on. Garth was a Past Master of St. George Masonic Lodge (Moose Jaw), member of King Hiram Lodge No. 104 (Regina), a life-time member of Wa Wa Shrine and served in the T-Bird and the Drum Corp units. He was elected Potentate in 1993.

He was President of the MidWest Shrine Association in 2006.

Garth was also a member of the Regina Golf Club, the Wascana

Ralph Desrosiers Ralph Desrosiers, son of Willy and Eugenie, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in Lloydminster, Sask. at the age of 92 years.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., Lloydminster, Alta. entrusted with arrangements, 780-8754444 10c1

MEMORIALS SARVAS: In loving memory of our Mom and Grama, Susie, who passed away March 10, 2013.

“Mom, we treasure still, with love sincere Beautiful memories of one so dear.”

Lovingly missed by Bruce and Kathy; Kirby and Brent; Kiley and Sever; and Cory 10c1

CARD OF THANKS Biggar Museum & Gallery wishes to thank the donors to the Biggar and District Donor’s Choice campaign.

Thank you for your donation to the museum. As well, thank you to all the volunteers for their time and commitment collecting the donations.

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COMING EVENTS

SUNDAYS in MARCH: Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 10:30 a.m.

Potluck after church on the 30th. Everyone is welcome. For more information or pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-948-3731 or 306951-7122.

48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street @ 10:50 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. Pastor Wicks can be reached in the of¿ce at 306948-3424, Tuesday through Thursday.

36tfn First Five FRIDAYS IN LENT: Interdenominational services at 12:05 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons followed by lunch.

Sponsored by Biggar and District Ministerial. Everyone welcome.

9c6 MONDAYS to FRIDAYS: Biggar Museum & Gallery presents, “Student Expression”, art from students from both schools have ¿lled the walls of the Credit Union Gallery. Everyone is welcome, 1 - 5 p.m. for month of March.

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COMING EVENTS FRIDAY, MARCH 7: DONNY PARENTEAU IS COMING TO HARRIS Seniors Hall. Turkey supper, 5:30; Adults, $12; under 10, $5. Donny’s antibullying program starts at 7 p.m. followed by his nationally known anti-bullying song and his outstanding musical talents.

(Those attending program only, silver collection.) Entertainment funded by Saskatchewan Lotteries.

9c2 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “In¿nitus”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/Seniors, $25 (advance, $20); students, 13 and older, $15; children, 12 and under, $5. Advance and Season tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452.

5c6 THURSDAY, MARCH 13: Biggar Museum & Gallery Annual Meeting, 1:00 p.m.

9c3 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19: The Annual Meeting of the Biggar & District Community Foundation at 5:30 p.m. at the Biggar Town Of¿ce. The report of the auditor will be presented and remarks from the Board of Directors. All interested persons are invited to attend.

9c3 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19: Annual Meeting of Biggar Community Health Care Inc, 3 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons.

Everyone welcome.

9c3 THURSDAY, MARCH 27, FRIDAY, MARCH 28, SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 8:00 p.m. and SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2:30 p.m.: Reserved Seating TICKETS NOW ON SALE for New Creation Community Players production of “Shrek The Musical”, $20 per person. Available at The Biggar Independent, 122 Main St., Biggar, visa and mastercard accepted. Phone 306-948-3344.

7c7 Stop in to…

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14 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

ANNOUNCEMENT CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS for

HOT TICKETS and FRONT ROW SEATS exclusively for fans in Rural Saskatchewan CHER June 21st in Saskatoon

“Mother of the Year” now being accepted ‘Mother of the Year Tea’ will be held Tuesday, May 6th …SUBMIT YOUR FAVOURITE MOM LETTER, around 150 words or less,

stating what makes this lady so special.

ALL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE HONOURED. Drop off letters to the Prairie Branches, Nova Wood Centre, 104 - 6th Ave. East, Box 1690, Biggar or The Biggar Independent 122 Main Street, Box 40, Biggar.

Deadline Apr. 8, 2014 …support Prairie Branches with their annual recognition & fundraiser. *NOTE…mothers from various communities and service clubs will all come together to be honoured on the day of the tea.

NOTICE This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith.

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

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REWARD Substantial reward offered for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the thieves who broke into our farm property in the south Duperow area. All information will be treated con¿dential. A. Forsyth, 306-948-2990 10p3

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WANTED Four Bourgault Titan II packer arms, 306-948-3474 40tfn Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393.

Pickup available.

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CARS & TRUCKS

Wrecking auto-trucks: Parts to ¿t over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports... We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff... Trucks up to 3 tons. North-East Recyclers 780875-0270 (Lloydminster).

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RECREATION 1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. $2,000 obo. Phone 306-948-7521. tfn 1985 Honda Goldwing, new rubber, shocks redone this spring, new battery, $3500 obo; phone 306-948-3344 tfn

LIVESTOCK Two year old Red Angus Bulls, semen tested. Weekes Angus, Biggar: Clinton, 306-948-5225; Doug, 306-948-2077.

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REAL ESTATE SASK. FARMS & RANCHES

SOLD

D’ARCY: 3.5 ac. - 1300 sq. ft. cottage, cistern, includes Allis Chalmers WD45 tractor!

LACADENA: 11152 ac. 5,5051 seeded ac. + 6,101 leased ac. 3,000 cult. ac. balance pasture, 4 strand barbed wire fencing, many dugouts, 14 water troughs, 2 miles water pipeline, 12 watering bowls, shops, barn, quonset, corral system (16 pens), roping arena, riding arena, pumphouse, fuel shed, shelter, feedlot, 2 storey 1200 sq. ft. home and bunkhouse.

Many more features. All the land presently in grass. One of Saskatchewan’s superior Ranch Properties.

LUCKY LAKE: 159 ac. - 146 cult. ac., rural water line, 472 MT Fertilizer storage shop, 1400 sq. ft. bungalow.

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LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 191 1/4’s South - 75 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 51 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

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

HOUSES for SALE House for sale in Landis, Sask.

Double corner lot, directly across from the school. Three bedrooms, full basement, good size kitchen with lots of cupboards; washer, dryer, fridge, stove, built in dishwasher and microwave included. Large shed with good garden spot; deck on back of house. REDUCED to $40,000 obo. Would make a great starter home or retirement home. For more information call (306) 948-7161.

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Land for Sale, R.M. Biggar #347… NW 29-35-15-W3rd, 150 acres seeded, assessment 50,800; NE 29-35-15-W3rd, 115 acres seeded, assessment 41,600. Will sell as half or quarters. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Only written tenders accepted until February 28, 2014. Send to Rod Taylor, Box 111, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 6c4 Quarter section of land for sale in Argo Bush. Ideal for recreation, hunting or acreage development.

Phone 306-717-3232.

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One-bedroom house, comes with washer, dryer, stove, fridge and garage. Phone 306-9482702 10p3 Three-bedroom house for rent, close to downtown and school, Fridge and stove included. Twobedroom home available March 1st. For viewing call 306-9483674 or 306-948-9517 or 306948-7022.

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PERSONAL

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

For more information call: Karen/Kevin • 948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar Cozy 3 bedroom home with appliances with garage and lovely yard in Biggar, downtown location. Available March 1st.

Phone 306-948-2098.

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SERVICES

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Just laugh and let it go.

Who knew that turning 40 makes hair grow in weird places!!! …luv your sister

CAREERS

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306.948.4141 - Sherry Thompson We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca Biggar & District Arts Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/events. Contact Denise at 306-948-2452.

40tfn CRIMINAL RECORD? Get a record suspension pardon for career, travel and peace of mind.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014

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We Change Lives!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Heavy Duty Mechanic/Apprentice required for preventative maintenance, repair and service of heavy equipment fleet.

Experience with CAT, JD, and Hitachi.

Appropriate credentials and/or certifications.

Valid drivers license.

Both camp and shop locations. Service truck and accommodations provided. Wage negotiable. Send work references and resume to: Bryden Construction, Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca GM DEALER REQUIRES 3rd/4th Journeyman Techs.

GM/diesel experience an asset.

Competitive wages.

Full bene¿ts. Email resume to: donheeg2003@yahoo.ca or fax to 780-645-3564. Attention: Don. No phone calls please.

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SASKALTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS Is looking for EQUIPMENT OPERATORS for our Poplar River Power Station, Ash Lagoon Renewal Project in Coronach Saskatchewan.

The equipment includes, dredge (will train), farm tractor equipment, front end loader, semi tractor with flat deck, tanker B-train.

Please email your resume: shawn@ gabrielconstruction.ca or fax: 306-757-6764

Place a classified

in The Independent and ENTER

TO WIN

2 Tickets to

Biggar Arts Council presentation…

“Infinitus” on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.,

draw date March 10th

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Biggar Lionel A. Jones Library is now accepting resumes for a Librarian.

You may drop resumes off at the Library located at 202 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar or by mail to: Box 489, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 on or before March 7, 2014.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY If you enjoy working with the Public, we have Full-time and Part-time positions available.

Apply with resume at…

Kelly’s Kitchen, 221 Main Street, Biggar or email to foesch@sasktel.net

Do you enjoy technology and handling all the latest and greatest gadgets?

We are looking for an outgoing individual who likes to work with the public and enjoys learning on the job. This full-time position offers paid beneÀts (dental, eyewear, prescription, life insurance, etc.) Wage is negotiable, depending on experience.

If you are interested in this position, drop off your resume at Biggar Leisure (AVU), 216 Main Street or send by email to blc.avu@sasktel.net

REQUIRED …

GENERAL LABOURERS REQUIRED to work at our Fertilizer Plant in Biggar, Sask.

• Start date: April 14, 2014 • 12-hours per day • Applicants must be physically Àt, this is a fast-paced environment.

• Duties will include driving skid steer (Bobcat), unloading railcars, and other duties as directed by the supervisor.

• Rotation of days and nights.

• Experience preferred, training will be provided to suitable applicants.

• Steel-toed work boots will be required.

To apply, send resume to…

Kevin McNicholls Rack Petroleum Box 837 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Email Kevin: kevin.therack@sasktel.net Rack Petroleum is an equal opportunity employer.

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Lilydale Inc - A Sofina Foods Company Is currently seeking full-time Production Workers for their chicken plant in Wynyard, Sask. Starting wage is 13.84/ hr with a comprehensive benefits package and pension program. All applicants welcome!

Call Linda @ (306) 554-2555 EXT 238 for more info Send Resumes to: Linda Karakochuk Sofina Foods Inc Box 760 Wynyard, SK SOA 4T0 Fax: (306) 554-3958 Email: LKarakochuk@sofinafoods.com

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Student First online engagement tool launched February 28, the Government of Saskatchewan launched the Student First online engagement tool to assist in collecting input and feedback on the education sector in Saskatchewan.

The tool, which is available to the public, includes the opportunity to provide written submissions and take part in surveys.

Over the past three months, Student First advisors Russ Mirasty and Patricia Prowse have been travelling across the province. To date, they have taken part in 54 engagement forums, heard from more than 400 students, parents/ caregivers and teachers, held 10 sessions with key educational organization representatives, and will continue these engagements over the coming months.

“Our Student First advisors have been doing a tremendous job on the road, visiting more than 16 communities and speaking with hundreds of students, parents, teachers and education partners, but they recognize that they can’t get to everyone,” Education Minister Don Morgan said. “This online engagement tool will ensure they have the ability to hear from even more people.”

Emerging themes include the importance of relationships between schools, families and communities; supporting each student by their individual need to ensure their success; a shared responsibility for student well-being between schools, families and communities; and a need for healthy, culturally-affirming learning environments that are free of bullying and violence.

The need for additional teacher supports such as curriculum and teaching resources, technology and professional development, have also been raised.

Student First is about unifying and reorienting the education system on what matters most - the student. The engagements, both inperson and online, focus on what’s going well, what’s not, and how the education sector can better support students and ensure they have the tools they need to

succeed.

“We’re getting a better picture of the education sector, shared themes, and what we need to do to unify our work and our goals,” Morgan said.

“I’m excited to hear more from our advisors

as they continue on their journey, and to apply what we learn to the shared work of the ministry and sector.”

To use the online engagement tool and provide feedback, please visit studentfirstsk.ca.

Premier to promote province’s carbon capture leadership in Washington Premier Brad Wall went to Washington, D.C., March 4 to shine a spotlight on Saskatchewan’s leading-edge work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.

During the March 4-7 mission, the premier will speak on Saskatchewan’s internationally recognized leadership in CCS as a featured panellist at a coal technology symposium of U.S. legislators and energy experts Wednesday on Capitol Hill.

Wall will outline the CCS research that has taken place in Saskatchewan over the past 30 years, and showcase SaskPower’s Boundary Dam 3, the world’s first commercially viable project to capture carbon dioxide from a coal-combustion power plant.

“Coal is not going away as a major energy source, either here in Saskatchewan or in the United States,” Wall said. “Boundary Dam 3 is opening in mid-2014.

It will be a game changer, showing the world how we can all continue to use our coal resources, while addressing the challenges of greenhouse

gas emissions and helping industry leave a greener and smaller environmental impact.”

The premier will meet with a number of Democratic and Republican U.S. Senators, Congressmen and members of the U.S. administration during his time in Washington.

In addition to promoting CCS technology, he will advocate for approval of the Keystone XL pipeline and highlight the negative impact of country-of-origin labelling (COOL) legislation recently passed in the United States.

“These meetings are another opportunity to point out that in addition to the obvious economic benefits of the Keystone pipeline, that Canada’s public and private sector have been investing more than any other of our competitor energy nations to make energy development more sustainable,” Wall said.

Wall said it is imperative that American legislators understand these issues have farreaching implications for today and into the future and that the most effective way to reduce their potential impact is through consultation and cooperation.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014 Community Foundation comes up big for Museum . . .

Community Foundation rep, Jamie Rickwood, presents a cheque to Biggar Museum and Gallery Executive Director Delta Fay Cruickshank. The Foundation cash will go a long way to bringing in quality shows and events to the culturally important facility. (Photo

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19 Another lucky Museum Toonie winner! . . . Biggar Museum and Gallery’s Ruth Arnold presents the February Toonie winner, Ray Mackie with his $95 cheque.

Congratulations, Ray on the win! (Photo for The Independent by Delta Fay Cruickshank)

for The Independent by Mary Lee Sapsford)

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Shrek promises to be a hit . . . New Creation Community Players director, Jennifer Crane, right, gives some direction to cast member Tanya Slade during a practice for the upcoming musical ‘Shrek, The Musical’. Tickets are quickly selling - don’t miss your chance to see what should be a hilarious offering from our very creative theatre group, this March 27-30. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014

20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

Keep away . . . Biggar Central School Senior Blazer, Mazie Hooper, left, protects the ball at Conference playoffs, Saturday. The girls didn’t fare well, losing both of their games on the day. Lord Asquith and Langham moved on to Regionals this weekend. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

In your face b-ball . . . St. Gabriel Junior Saint, Kaidree Elliott gets an arm in the face of Biggar Central School opponent, Hanna Tuico during sectional play, February 26. BCS went on to a 39-24 win. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) Biggar Central School coach, Leith Larson confers with his Junior athletes, Monday at the Biggar Curling Club. On the Girls side, Plenty took top spot followed in second by St. Gabriel School. In the Mixed, Rosetown nabbed first, with BCS second. St. Gabriel were first place in Boys with Plenty coming in second. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Nathan Hawkins watches closely as his rock makes the trip down the ice.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Kyle Hoogeveen is the picture of concentration, sending his shot down-ice. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Ian Hawkins points out a possible shot for St. Gabriel School curlers Benson Garchinski, Nathan Hawkins and Garrett Hawkins. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)