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Long-term care residents living in the Biggar Diamond Lodge will soon move into their new homes at the new Biggar and District Health Centre.

“Construction of the new long-term care home attached to the Biggar and District Health Centre and the renovations done to the Health Centre are now

Are you ready for The Addams Family? . . . New Creation Community Players cast Tanya Sampson, right, as Alice Beineke, wrinkles her nose as Tanya Schultz as Morticia Addams shows off the ghoulish Addams

complete,” said Heartland Health Region CEO, Greg Cummings. “This new longterm care home will give Heartland Health Region a brand new long-term

care facility that will serve the residents of Biggar and area for years to come.”

Cummings noted that families have been contacted about their loved

family album. Cast and crew were going through dress rehearsals, Sunday, getting ready for opening night this Thursday, March 19 at the Majestic Theatre. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Support announced to twin Highway 7 to Delisle Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Thursday funding for the twinning of Saskatchewan’s Highway 7 to four lanes, west of Saskatoon to Delisle.

Harper was accompanied

by Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall.

“Our government’s historic investments in infrastructure are improving the lives of Canadians by generating jobs, economic growth and a wide range of social benefits from coast to coast to coast,” said the Prime Minister. “We are pleased to announce today support for the twinning of Highway 7 to four lanes between Saskatoon and Delisle, which will greatly improve the flow of traffic, expedite the transport of goods to market, ensure economic growth through-

out Western Canada, and allow local commuters to get home to their families more quickly.”

Support through the New Building Canada Fund’s Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component, National and Regional Projects, will be used to twin approximately 26.5 kilometres of Highway 7 to four lanes and construct seven kilometres of a new four-lane divided highway.

This project will generate many benefits for the people of Saskatchewan, including creating jobs, improving safety, enhancing traffic flow and reducing travel time on a core route of the National Highway System. It is the third highway project announced under the National and Regional Proj-

ects component of the New Building Canada Fund in Saskatchewan.

The March 12 announcement is part of the government’s unprecedented and historic investment in infrastructure to ensure Canada’s future economic growth for years to come. Since 2006, the Government of Canada has supported many projects throughout Saskatchewan, including the construction of the Leachate Collection System (City of Saskatoon Spadina Landfill), twinning to four lanes for Highway 11 from Warman to Highway 2 south of Prince Albert, improvements to Highway 4 in Regina, expansion of the water treatment plant in North Battleford, and construction of Saskatoon’s new Landfill …see Hwy 7 twin, pg 16

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ones being moved into their new living space.

“The region plans to move beds, equipment and belongings on March 31 and April 1.”

As well, Cummings said that the Dietary and Laundry departments will move into the Health Centre March 25.

“We do not expect that the public will be affected by any of these moves,” he said.

The region gave the public tours on March 3 and 4.

Many community and surrounding community members came out to tour the new building.

Heartland installed a new telephone system in the Biggar Facilities in February 2014 to facilitate the move to the new facility.

Effective March 31, LongTerm Care can be reached by calling the Biggar and District Health Centre at 306-948-3323 option 9.

Cummings concluded by thanking staff, as well as residents and their families for their patience during the less than ideal conditions during construction and renovations at the Biggar and District Health Centre.

“On behalf of the region, I ’d l i k e t o s i n c e r e l y thank everyone involved.

Conditions certainly challenged our staff, who nevertheless continued to provide top quality care.

In the end, though, I think the outcome has been well worth the wait.”

87th Biggar festival shows creativity alive and well in our community …

Festival Adjudicator Heather McNally, right, gives some words of advice to two performers. The annual music festival, in its 87th year, concluded last week, showing one and all that our community and area is full of incredibly talented individuals.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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It was the perfect end to the season for the Biggar Central School Senior Girls Blazers, Friday, March 13 - a lucky Friday the 13th! Luck, however, had nothing to do with it, as the Green and Gold played the Maidstone Huskies for their Ànal game of the season, beating them 50-40, Ànishing off a campaign of hard work and perseverance. Great job, Blazers!

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Still the lowest unemployment rate in Canada Saskatchewan recorded the lowest unemployment rate in Canada for the month of February 2015, according to new data released by Statistics Canada Friday.

The unemployment rate was 5.0 per cent, compared to a national rate of 6.8 per cent (seasonally adjusted).

“We are in the fortunate position of having an economy that is diversified with the strength of potash and agriculture bridging the gap of low oil prices,” Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said, March 13. “Encouraging news from RBC yesterday shows Saskatchewan’s economy will have an annual growth rate of more than 2.0 per cent in 2015 and 2016, and jobs will likely follow that trend.”

There were 558,000 people employed, an increase of 100 jobs compared to February 2014 and a record for the month of February.

Other records for the month were recorded for the labour force, 590,700 and full-time employment 457,100.

“There is good news in today’s report – the lowest unemployment rate in the country, and job figures up slightly on a year-over-year basis,” Harrison said.

“As well, there are still job opportunities out there, with more than

10,000 positions posted on SaskJobs.ca, a sign employers are still looking for workers.”

Other highlights: • Regina’s employment was up 700 (+0.5 per cent), and Saskatoon’s employment was up 2,600 (+1.6 per cent); • Major gains were reported for finance, insurance and real estate up 12.3 per cent; business, building and other support up 14.2 per cent; Utilities up 7.0 per cent; and construction

up 4.7 per cent.

• Regina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate (4.7 per cent) was tied for second lowest, among all major cities in Canada, and Saskatoon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate (5.0 per cent) was tied for sixth lowest.

• Youth unemployment rate was 10.1 per cent, second lowest among the provinces behind Alberta (10.0 per cent) and below the national rate of 13.3 per cent.

NDP wants budget to re-route spending to priority areas Wednesday’s provincial budget must eliminate spending on wasteful pet projects and move the dollars directly into what matters most to Saskatchewan families, says NDP leader, Cam Broten.

“After a decade of resource wealth, parents want to know why their schools are run down and have leaky roofs, but nothing’s being done about it,” said Broten.

“Patients want to know why waits in emergency rooms are out of control, and why hallway medicine and long delays have become the status quo.

Families want to know why seniors care homes are shortstaffed with caregivers consistently run off their feet and struggling to

provide even basic care.

“We can afford to do so much better, but not if the Sask Party government keeps blowing our resource wealth on its misplaced priorities and wasteful pet projects.

This government should use the dip in oil prices to cut its own waste and finally start spending wisely on what really matters to Saskatchewan families today.”

The government is spending roughly $14 billion per year, several billion more per year than in 2007. Broten argues that the Sask Party government’s misplaced priorities have caused it to miss the opportunity to use Saskatchewan’s prosperity to build a legacy of better schools, dignified seniors care

Crafty, creative circle opens exhibit at Museum . . . Local artists Delta Fay Cruickshank, Ann Weekes and Judy Hammond let the creative juices flow at their weekly gathering at the Biggar Museum and Gallery’s Credit Union Gallery.

The group, along with fellow members Laurence Martichenko, Mildred Fast, Charla deBussac and Rita Sutherland will exhibit their work at the museum.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

homes and hospitals with no waits and no hallway medicine.

Some of the government’s waste can’t be recouped, he claimed.

The government plowed ahead with the enormously expensive $1.6-billion carbon capture pet project without a proven business case. At its best, Broten says the project can only reduce the amount of carbon Saskatchewan produces by less than 1.5 per cent – but no refund is possible for this project with highly questionable returns. Neither is there a refund for years of staff time put into vanity projects like the proposed Premier’s Library, he added. Nor can every dollar of inappropriate travel be refunded – like

said Broten. “Somehow, despite over a decade of resource wealth, this government hasn’t saved a dime and overall government debt has climbed to more than $19 billion. This government’s spending priorities must change. Because it can’t just be about the province doing well, it has to be about people doing well.”

Broten added that this government’s spending decisions are lacking transparency. The thirdquarter update on whether the province is has deviated from the current year’s budget was not released this winter.

a cabinet minister’s trip to Ghana and London, which was revealed to be primarily a vacation with family and friends; or a Crown CEO’s trip to a Hollywood pre-Oscar party, Broten accuses.

Broten says the Sask Party’s is plowing ahead with its selfish plan to spend millions of dollars to add three more MLAs to the legislature, and already passed a law to make it happen. It also can’t recoup years of legal fees, spent fighting for its illegal essential services law all the way to the Supreme Court, he says.

“That kind of waste can’t keep happening,”

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Bantam Nats go to deciding game in league . . . Biggar Bantam National, Jordy Leschinski, right, chases a Unity Lazer during Game 2 at the Jubilee, Thursday, March 12. The Nats evened it up with a

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THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015

Lots of March left The bomb exploded.

I once took a seminar on what to do when you encounter writer’s block. Just take a sentence and work from there. On Wednesday morning I was re-reading the notes and this line popped out at me.

Well, hopefully no bomb explodes in Biggar. However, as I was waking I noted the sun now comes up before 7 a.m. and goes down later in the evening. The temperatures are warming up and according to weather experts we are experiencing above normal temperatures for this time of year.

The snow is melting. Fast. Which makes everyone think spring is just around the corner. Even the birds are returning. No mosquitoes yet but not to worry they will show up in the next few months.

But, there is something in the back of my mind. A little saying about March and lambs and lions. We have to kind of pinch ourselves to remember that this is still just around the middle of March. We live in Saskatchewan, a province known for volatile weather. We could easily experience another blizzard before the 31st.

Hence, the bomb exploding.

In the mean time, we can enjoy the great weather. And even if we do get that blizzard, it will be over in no time and any snow we receive will be gone shortly thereafter. We can also be thankful we are not living in the Maritimes and getting their recent weather.

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Oil-train derailments in Canada expose folly of anti-pipeline movement

by Kenneth P. Green Four recent oil-train derailments—two in the United States and two in Canada accompanied by yet another drive-by rhetorical smear of the Keystone XL pipeline

by U.S. President Barack Obama—have reinvigorated the debate over how Canadians and Americans transport oil.

The most recent spills and explosions in Illinois, West Virginia and Ontario all involved long oil trains of about 100 cars.

So far as we know, they all met the most recent railcar designs and regulatory requirements in the U.S. and Canada.

The barrage of derailments continues to illuminate the folly of the anti-pipeline movement.

Because of an artificially created shortage of pipeline capacity in the U.S. and Canada, more petroleum products are moving by rail. This issue was deeply analyzed in a 2013 study I co-authored on Intermodal Safety in the Transport of Oil. Using the most comprehensive available U.S. data,

we observed that while the vast majority of oil transported by any mode arrives safely at its destination, there are still discernable differences in relative safety. On virtually all metrics of safety, whether environmental or occupational, it was clear that movement of oil and gas is safest via pipeline and less safe via rail.

Specifically, on an apples-to-apples basis, transport one billion tons of oil over a mile by pipeline and there is a very low likelihood of leakage—less than one incident per billion tonmiles. The risk of a leak by rail is twice as high, at two likely incidents. And trucks are 10 times higher still, with 20 incidents likely in moving a billion tons of oil over a mile. On volumes spilled, it’s true that pipeline ruptures release larger quantities of oil than individual truck or train spills, but recovery rates for oil spilled from pipelines can reach 50 per cent, and they are far less likely to pose a threat to large popula-

tion centres. When it comes to worker safety, pipelines also look safer.

Safety data from the U.S. suggests that one would have only 0.007 injuries per billion ton-miles, while rail injury rates are 30 times as high.

That pipelines are safer than trucks or trains should come as no surprise. A pipeline is fixed infrastructure with little exposure to the elements, fewer opportunities for operator or mechanical failure, and with greater capacity for real-time monitoring and preplanning for remediation based on the specific and well-understood characteristics of the pipeline route. Pipeline routes are also often built away from densely populated areas.

Trains and trucks, running above ground, are on fluid routes subject to constant change. That offers far more opportunities for breakdown, operator error, and injuries to workers as well as the general public. And, rail and roadways, by intent, pass through major population centres putting

more people at risk when an accident happens.

Environmentalists and anti-fossil-fuel allies have successfully stalled the development of safer pipeline capacity for years now. As a result, more oil is transported by railways, increasing health and environmental impacts rather than reducing them.

Anti-pipeliners would undoubtedly say that the solution to these problems is just to “stop using oil,” but that idea is essentially the mother of all denial: developed economies are essentially fossil-fuel economies from top to bottom, with a helping of hydro and nuclear power on the side—87 per cent of all the energy used around the world is generated from fossil fuels, and 80 per cent of all transportation is powered by oil and its derivatives. Renewables such as wind and solar power are akin to the skin of an apple— pretty, but not terribly filling in and of itself.

Opposition to pipelines flies in the face of

safety data, which shows that pipelines are safer modes of transport than railways. This is not the pipeline engineering equivalent of rocket science. And despite the current downturn in world oil prices, energy agencies and companies expect future demand to rebound, and create the incentives to develop oil in both the U.S. and Canada.

Environmentalists who engage in anti-pipeline crusades risk causing more harm than good.

Their pipeline-stalling actions are diverting oil to rail; oil that would otherwise be transported more safely by pipeline.

Kenneth P. Green is Senior Director, Centre for Natural Resources at the Fraser Institute.

He has studied environmental, energy, and natural resource policy for more than 20 years at think-tanks across North America including the Reason Foundation in Los Angeles; the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC; and

previously at the Fraser Institute, where he ran the Centre for Risk, Regulation and the Environment.

A frequent commentator in North American print and broadcast media, Dr. Green has testified before several state and federal legislative bodies in the United States including committees and subcommittees of the House of Representatives and Senate. He twice reviewed reports for the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and is also the author of two textbooks: Global Warming: Understanding the Debate, for middle-school students studying climate change, and Abundant Energy: The Fuel of Human Flourishing, for post-secondary studies in energy policy.

Dr. Green holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from UCLA, a Master’s in Molecular Genetics from San Diego State University, and a Doctorate in Environmental Science and Engineering, also from UCLA.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015

Plato said, “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.”

This week is music festival week in our community. I have been attending music festivals for at least 20 years now, first with my children and now watching the grandchildren. One thing for sure, there is a lot less pressure going to watch your grandchildren play.

For those with a competitive spirit there is always anticipation in who gets first in their class and what mark is given out. But, in reality a music festival is about learning from another teacher.

I wondered about some of the history of music festival competitions. All accounts attribute Earl Grey, the Governor General of Canada from 1904-11. It was after he attended a ceremony

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in Alberta that he proposed a nation wide festival for drama and music.

To continue the initiative he sent letters to the LieutenantGovernors of each province to ask for their support. In the beginning it was Alberta and Saskatchewan that took on the project. By 1953 however every province had at least one festival. Today, there are local festivals, provincial festivals and national festivals.

For the most part, music festivals are organized and run by volunteers. I take a look at the manpower needed to operate our community festival and it is tremendous.

It starts way before the actual festival begins with a registrar who will collect the entries, compile and sort into categories. There needs to be someone who can type the program and have it printed, often approaching businesses for advertising.

The days of the festival there are volunteers to sit at the door, be a secretary to the adjudicator, coffee break people, and general go-to people that fill in and handle any task that needs to be done. They sit there for countless hours and many of them do not have children involved.

As well there are the parents who, as I remember, go through hours and hours of at home “have you practiced yet?” queries.

Sometimes you really have to be a nag to get them to sit down at the piano and tickle the ivories. So, when they get up on stage and play their piece by memory flawlessly, it is really the parents who should take a bow.

I found some statistics on the festival movement in Canada for 2014. There were a total of 227 festivals, with 20,954 entries and 728,943 participants.

There were 1,249 adjudicators employed

for a total of 3,253 working days. Number of volunteers serving on festival committees: 2,827.

Keep in mind most of these festivals operate with budgets of less than $5,000. That’s quite a feat. Again, it speaks to the volunteer participation and the support of local communities.

And, what about those participants. Over 700,000. That certainly speaks volumes for the dedication of music teachers, parents and school support who allow students to leave school.

It also means that arts and culture are alive and well in rural communities.

Government invests in students through the Invitational Shared Services Initiative The Ministry of Education has allocated $2.4 million in 201415 funding for 11 school divisions to support 16 Invitational Shared Services Initiative (ISSI) partnerships.

Of this funding, $1.5 million is to continue the ten partnerships already in place, while the remaining $900,000 is to expand the ISSI to an additional six partnerships.

The ISSI partnerships form part of the government’s ongoing commitment to improving education outcomes for First Nations and Métis students, as outlined in both the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth and the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP).

“Through the ISSI agreements, all Saskatchewan students will be able to use these supports to pursue their education and career goals,” Education Minister Don Morgan said. “We are committed to improving education and employment outcomes for First Nations and Métis people, in response to the Joint Task Force recommendations, and this is one way we’re delivering on that promise.”

These partnerships bring together the provincial education system and First Nations education organizations to provide students and teachers living on-reserve with the same supports available in provincial schools, such as speech language pathologists, community liaisons and literacy and graduation coaches. The initial focus

is to align partnership goals with the ESSP in the areas of First Nations and Métis student success, focusing on reading, literacy, early learning and improved graduation rates.

“The shared services initiative assists in providing services to First Nations students to help them succeed,” First Nations in Saskatchewan Vice Chief Bobby Cameron said. “First Nations in Saskatchewan are committed to our Inherent and Treaty Right to Education, and this Task Force recommendation is a positive step and will support First Nations in delivering education services on our Treaty territories.

We will continue to implement and protect our Inherent and Treaty Right to education for the benefit of First Nations in Saskatchewan.”

To form each ISSI partnership, the ministry asked First Nations education organizations to identify what types of shared services they required and which school divisions they would be interested in partnering with. The partners jointly developed a plan with clear outcomes, deliverables and metrics for the partnerships.

Since receiving the Joint Task Force final report and recommendations, the Government of Saskatchewan has implemented a number of initiatives to support First Nations and Métis students. The ISSI is one of these initiatives and has received positive feedback and interest from First Nations stakeholders.

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by Bob Mason

The night the lights went out in Shilo During World War Two when we moved into Veen, Germany under a “creeping barrage”, the foxy enemy, knowing that we were coming a short way behind it, started dropping their shells right amongst us!

What a racket! And what a comparison to that night when the lights went out in Camp Shilo, Manitoba! Note: Yours Truly doesn’t wear those hearing aids for improving his looks! As a matter-of-fact, he hasn’t been nominated for a beauty contest for years!

It was deafening! Y.T. yellowed at a fellow three feet away and he never heard me! Seventy years later, as Yours Truly sits up here mumbling over

and over “Why, why, why?” all he can really say, is what bumbling Maxwell Smart said on T.V. In 1952: “Sorry about that!”

Even when we were small children up on Springwell-Farm, during our younger years, we often heard Mother singing as she worked in her kitchen. And often we heard Dad whistling as he pitched hay to the cattle and realized that our voices were made for things like that! It never occurred to us that men could and tried to kill each other!

Life seemed so much more worth having! Such were our younger years – and anyones younger years are the best part of

their lives!

We sang, not that we were good at it so much as that we wanted to sing! All of us want to sing! And we wanted to!

And the example of our parents is an example that all the world needs!

Here is the comparison: Quote from a small memory Y.T. sent into The Independent years ago! “. . . suddenly the lights of the whole camp went out and only the light of an odd candle and flashlight showed up here and there in the dark!

“An old piano stood at one end of our hut, left over, I imagine, from the buildings former use as a “Service Centre” and when the lights didn’t come on immediately, a few of us gathered around it and started singing some old songs!

“A couple of us banged away on the old instrument as the voices behind us grew more and more, basses and baritones boomed into the darkness, while tenors and altos roared into the night, singing old songs like ‘I want a gal, just like the gal that married dear old Dad!’ “In beautiful harmony (I thought) voices gave

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Sergeant’s mess across the road. The dozens of guys lured to our singing in the blackout, went back to their own barracks . . .”

But there was that contrast that Yours Truly never forgot, mebbe a terribly unexplained one, in those two incidents – or the one side Y.T. thought it was such a wonderful world – and on the other the noise of death as men tried to kill each other!

Y.T. often wonders if European types were in that Shilo blackout, singing their hearts out, as their cousins did on Christmas Eve across the Maas River.

As Richardson and Y.T. moved back from our outpost into the local town, we joined some of our own regimental comrades singing “Silent Night” as Buck Barnhardt played an old piano!

I think that there was “Peace on Earth” for a few moments there!

Quote, from “Buck”: “I saw his hand on the buses rail Shaking and kind of slow!

And wondered if it could roll the seals As it had so long ago!”

Quite a few times during the few years of Y.T.’s army career, small

“sing-songs” lessened the tension of those terrible times!

Often, in his notes, Y.T. has mentioned Captain Donaldson and Sergeant Jack Glavin who harmonized a few of the “Old Home” songs one evening, a few days before they were both K.A. (Killed in Action!).

Sometimes Yours Truly wishes he had a record of those songs to send to their families. But mebbe that isn’t the right thing to do! Singing and dying sound too much like that “Swan Song” we are all going to sing some day!

The often mentioned Meadow Lark (which few of us even hear any more!) that sat on one of our feed-yard fence posts and greeted us with its song, almost made the world around young us, actually seem almost human!

Many times in our young lives Walt and Y.T. sang together when they were asked, and often we sang in the field where we worked!

It didn’t pay, mind you, but those are the times in our lives that we like to remember most! *C.W.A.C. (Canadian Women’s Army Corps!) were allowed in the Sergeant’s mess!

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out with dozens of old familiar tunes full of comradeship and feeling!

“It was wonderful!

Normally shy, quiet men sang that night as they hadn’t sung since the almost forgotten familiarity of home – and it was obvious that more voices were being added to each relaxing song and then suddenly – sopranos!

“Everyone knew that member of the fairer sex weren’t allowed in Army Barracks*, and yet, over our shoulders from the darkness came the unmistakeable voices of women! And yet no one could see anything or anyone!

“Voices often subdued by the identifying of daylight rang out in uninhibited enjoyment of the old familiar songs.

“Music hath charms, eh?

“Then, the lights came back on, and just as suddenly the singing stopped!

We looked around into the faces of a crowd that almost seemed embarrassed with what they had done.

That crowd faded away.

The C.W.A.C. (Canadian Women’s Army Corps!) and their Sergeant escorts went back to their big party in the

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by Karen Kammer Good day to everyone! It sure has been a busy week.

The countdown will soon be on for our move to the new building. We have taken some of the residents over that wanted to see it. The residents all agreed that it was very big and they would need a tour guide to help them find where to go. We definitely reassured them that we would feel lost too but we will learn together and before long we will find our way.

Monday we exercised and played Jeopardy. Tuesday we read some current events and played some bean bag toss. Wednesday we played T-ball and had ice cream with lots of choices of toppings. Thursday we had bible study, exercises and bingo. Thank you

to all our volunteers that come out every week to help out with bingo. The residents also appreciate that extra eye if they happen to miss a number.

Friday we had breakfast club. During the rest of the day, was our tour of the new building for the residents.

Saturday we played horse race. In the afternoon Dennis Creddy, Bernard Ochs, and Gary Donahue played some music for us. The residents sure love the sound of the sax, banjo, and guitar together. Thanks guys.

Sunday was spent visiting, painting residents nails, and walking. Seventh Day Adventist did our church service this afternoon. Thank you for the lovely service.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy week ahead!

January manufacturing Àgures up

New statistics released Tuesday show that Saskatchewan’s manufacturing sales were up 4.8 per cent in January 2015 when compared with December 2014, the highest percentage increase among the provinces.

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turing sales dropped by 1.7 per cent over that period (seasonally adjusted).

“Saskatchewan’s economy continues to gain strength,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said, March 17. “Manufacturing has been a key component of economic diversification, ensuring that strength continues despite the cyclical nature of commodities.

The measures to enhance productivity our manufacturers have undertaken over the past

several years have positioned Saskatchewan as a national leader in the sector.”

Manufacturing sales totalled $1.4 billion in January 2015, up from $1.3 billion in December of last year.

“Eight provinces saw declines in manufacturing sales in the December to January period,” Boyd said. “Saskatchewan and Quebec were the only provinces to see a rise, which reinforces our optimism that we are on the right track.”

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Wilkie Karate tournament

Wilkie hosted the ninth annual Genbukai Karate kata tournament.

March 7, competitors came from the local clubs of Wilkie, Biggar, Unity and North Battleford, and as far away as Bonnyville, Cold Lake

and St. Paul.

Good sportsmanship was shown by all.

Gold, silver and bronze medals were given to students who placed first, second or third in each of four events – kata, team kata, weapons kata, and

1-step kumite.

Demonstrations were given by Wilkie and Biggar students. There was also a sword cutting demonstration given

by Sensei Grant from Bonnyville Sensei Grant, a fourth degree black

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belt, also holds a shodan in batto sword – the first in the western provinces in Genbukai Shito-Ryu style of karate.

The next big tournament will take place in Lloydminster on April 25.

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Students Shelby Pontes, Cole Gane (both of Wilkie) and Ethan Massie (Biggar) performing a team kata.

Left to right: Jennifer Massie (bronze kumite), Kent Delainey (Silver kumite and kata), Neville Crane (bronze kata and team kata, gold kumite), Ethan Massie (bronze team kata, kata, kumite), Sensei Bev Barth. Front: Kieran Massie.

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Farmers increasingly “ag connected”

by Calvin Daniels

As a journalist access to the Internet has become essential in doing my job.

I doubt there is a day goes by, that is doing background on, or checking something in my notes, that I do not turn the computer screen to the Web browser and undertake a search.

It is likely the same for farm producers.

That was certainly the contention of Peter Gredig with AgNition Inc when he spoke to a group of farmers in Canora in late January.

It was his position that farmers needed to use sites such as Twitter, as a way to connect with

other producers in their area, or in their specific crops, as a way to glean information which might be helpful.

While there are many sources of good information on issues which can arise on the farm, one of the best sources will be another producer who has dealt with the situation before.

Farmers are after all a resourceful lot, and they have an ability to find innovative solutions to problems which pop up.

What I am surprised by though is how social media is becoming not just an avenue to solve farm problems, but as a meeting place for like-

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minded producers, and even as part of farm marketing strategies.

It was interesting to talk with Mike and Joanne Neilson of Neilson Cattle Company at Willowbrook and Carey and LeeAnn Weinbender with Sliding Hills Charolais at Canora recently.

Both are purebred Charolais operations working to market bulls into a rather crowded marketplace of breed sales and productions sales each spring.

For the Neilsons and Weinbenders social media sites online are a relatively new tool they are using to help market their bulls. That marketing effort goes beyond a farm Web site, and includes Facebook pages, and video posting of the bulls to be marketed on YouTube.

It was in doing a feature on the Charolais producer’s efforts that I became aware of just what Facebook offers producers, and can also be of use to a journalist such as myself.

Most of the breed specific cattle associations have a Facebook presence. Some such as the Canadian Angus Association are avid posters of photographs and information.

Like most things on Facebook you need to glean through the posts a bit to find the most useful information, but

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you can help that process by creating an ‘Interest’ file and add only your ‘farm’ contacts to it.

In my case the list is growing steadily, as I include various cattle breeds because of my broader generalist interest in agriculture.

My list includes Draft Horse Fans and Friends, Belted Galloway, and

Chantecler chickens, which would be a more diverse list than a producer might have, but it goes to show the diversity of groups being supported with pages on Facebook.

There is even a page called the CMC Poultry and Hatching Egg Auction in Canada. It has more than 1,000

members, dedicated to poultry enthusiasts. It is a case of Facebook allowing a Canadawide connection among diverse people which was not possible even a few years ago.

One can only imagine what could transpire from such connectivity in the years ahead.

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed March 15 to 21, 2015, as Agricultural Safety Week in Saskatchewan.

“We consider on-farm health and safety to be a high priority,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “Whether you’re living on, working in, or visiting a farm, we want you to be safe.

I encourage all farm owners to take proactive steps in the health and safety of everyone on their farms, including proper equipment usage.”

Agricultural Safety Week in Saskatchewan is recognized each year in conjunction with Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, a partnership between the Canadian Agricultural

Safety Association and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, as a way of raising awareness of on-farm safety issues. By making safety a priority, farmers can greatly reduce the chance of an injury or fatality.

“Agriculture is one of Saskatchewan’s largest industries, and all safety precautions must be taken,” Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said.

“With spring seeding fast approaching, we want to remind everyone on the farm to identify hazards and to take measures to reduce the risks associated with these hazards. Our goal is for everyone to arrive home safe and healthy at the end of each day.”

The theme of this year’s Canadian Agricultural

Safety Week is “Be the difference!” It focuses on encouraging individuals, organizations and communities to be the difference and make Canada’s farms a safe place to live and work.

Please visit saskatchewan.ca/ farmsafety for more information about farm safety and for access to the Farm Safety Guide.

Agricultural Safety Week is supported by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, and the Saskatchewan Abilities Council.

Spring is in the air.

With melting snow and ice, the conditions of our well travelled roads and highways will be much more evident.

The return of spring also means it’s time for CAA Saskatchewan’s Worst Roads Campaign.

Motorists are invited to identify and vote for the worst roads they have travelled on in our province. And just what exactly defines a worst road? Typically these are roads that have potholes, cracks, are in general disrepair, have no or poor signage, roads with little or no shoulder space or roads that are too narrow for motorists and cyclists to share safely.

The 2015 CAA Saskatchewan Worst Roads campaign starts March 25 and ends April 17. Motorists can

nominate and vote for their worst roads at c a a s k . c a / w o r s t r o a d s.

A new feature of this year’s campaign is that motorists can specify the section of the road they wish to nominate.

The top 10 roads will be announced on April 20 and the list will be shared with the appropriate government group The CAA Worst Roads campaign will be monitored with updated on which roads in our province are getting the top votes. The information will be made available via news releases, social media including Facebook and Twitter, as well as on caask. ca. CAA Saskatchewan acknowledges the improvements made to Saskatchewan roadways for the safety of all motorists and travellers.

But there is always more work to be done. That’s where Saskatchewan motorists can help by identifying the roads in need of repair; the roads they rely on every day for business and recreation travel.

A record breaking total of 4,651 votes were received from motorists in the CAA Saskatchewan 2014 Worst Roads Campaign scheduled from April 1 to April 25, 2014.

The No. 1 Worst Road was Saskatchewan 24 near Leoville. In 2013, the CAA Worst Roads Campaign attracted 2,800 votes and 2,900 were tabulated in 2012.

A complete list of the top 10 worst roads for 2014, 2013, and 2012 is available at caask.ca/ about-caa/caa-socialresponsiblity/worstroads.

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CAA’s annual Worst Roads campaign is back!

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Nature Conservancy of Canada urges cash or land donations With the income tax season now top of mind, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) reminds people about a potential tax break for those interested in making a charitable donation of cash or land in Saskatchewan.

A donation this year could ease a tax burden in 2016.

NCC invites individuals or organizations to support land conservation through a cash or land donation and reminds them of how they may benefit by reducing their income tax at year’s end.

An increasing number of conservationminded Saskatchewan people take part in the Ecological Gifts program (ec.gc.ca) and receive tax incentive benefits each year.

The NCC in Saskatchewan works with individuals and organizations alike by providing tax receipts that result in tax savings to donors and by helping conserve vital wildlife

habitat and natural lands over the long term. NCC is a registered charitable private land conservation organization that conserves land in its natural sate for the benefit of people and wildlife.

“Donating lands or cash in support of longterm land conservation benefits us all,” says Cody Barnett, Development Manager for NCC in Saskatchewan. “Natural grasslands and native prairie habitat mean the world to birds, fish, amphibians and other wildlife, and to many of us who enjoy nature, as well. Some people view natural land conservation as our only living heritage.”

“Land or cash donations also benefits those that donate,” says Barnett. “Not only will these natural lands be conserved, but those who donate will get tax relief through a charitable receipt from NCC, so they retain more of their earning after income tax time. Donating land to

the NCC is also a great way for families or individuals to conserve lands with sentimental value for them.”

An increasing number of conservation-minded Canadian landowners take part in the Ecological Gifts Program each year. An example is Cam Taylor, business owner and Saskatchewan rancher who supports land conservation and benefits through his participation in the Ecological Gifts Program.

Taylor is Villanova 4 Oil Corporation’s Chief Operating Officer and a rancher with a cow-calf operation in Saskatchewan.

“I have always believed in the conservation of natural lands, those areas that are rich in biological diversity, that provide great habitat for wildlife, places where we can relax and rejuvenate,” says Taylor.

“This organization’s (NCC) commitment to good science and long term stewardship is in line with my values

as a landowner.

As a land conservation organization with charitable status, the Nature Conservancy of Canada in Saskatchewan continues to provide opportunity for me to contribute to land conservation and to benefit from tax savings.”

The NCC in Saskatchewan has conserved over 140,000 acres (57,000 ha) of ecologically significant lands through land donation, purchase and conservation agreement, in partnership with governments, corporations and other organizations The NCC has worked with private land owners on 47 Ecological Gifts throughout Canada, including 19 in Saskatchewan.

Eighty-three per cent of contributions to NCC go directly to on-theground conservation of Canada’s natural spaces and wildlife, including species at risk.

The NCC conserves land in

perpetuity so your gift can literally last for ever.

NCC partners with landowners through grazing leases and provides public access on-foot-only on all NCC properties in Saskatchewan

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Biggar Music Festival Results Piano – Open John and Margaret Molberg $50 scholarship for Sight Reading and Quick Study: Alexia Epp. deMoissac Jewellers Plaque and John and Margaret Molberg $50 scholarship – Most promising in piano: Rylee Fyson.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church $50 scholarship: Ashley Park Saskatchewan Music Festival Association $25 scholarship for Saskatchewan music: Aaron Park A.G. Davidson Trophy and $75 H&R Block scholarship – Excellence in piano: Emily Goring.

General – Open Super A Foods $50 scholarship and Louise Back plaque for excellence in Bach, Grade 9 level: Alexis Epp. Biggar Accounting Services (Gary Faye)

$50 scholarship and T&K Meszaros $50 scholarship – Own Composition: Brooklyn Zagoruy, Kolby Zagoruy.

Rose Bowl Winners – For excellence in individual performance Vocal – Biggar Music Festival Rose Bowl and $200 Biggar and District Credit Union Scholarship: Kathryn Aldridge. Piano – Biggar Music Festival Rose Bowl and $200 Lionel A. Jones Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Duraline Medical Products: Destiny Hammel.

Intermediate Piano Biggar Music Festival Association Gold Medal and Bach CD Award – excellence in Bach 16 years and under: Rylee Fyson. Christina Paul Memorial $50 scholarship: Aaron Park. Wallis Memorial

$100 scholarship: Rylee Fyson. Linda Belak $50 scholarship: Ekaterina Ilyasov. H&R Block $25 scholarship – Popular or Contemporary music: Alexis Epp. $50 Charlie deBussac Memorial scholarship and Knights of Columbus $50 scholarship – Best intermediate piano duet: Aaron Park, Ashley Park.

Helen Poitras Memorial Spirit of Festival $75 scholarship and Keeper to a piano student 14 years and older displaying a sincere work ethic and positive attitude reecting enjoyment in performance: Alexis Epp. Biggar and District Arts Council Music Appreciation Award – Three Stars for Saskatchewan 2015-16 season tickets valued at $80 each to a deserving performer for honourable

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mention: Ekaterina Ilyasor (Violin), Jillian Massie, Tyra Suter.

Biggar Music Festival Association silver medals for honourable mention: Taylor Singer.

Vocal Sunshine Gals $100 scholarship for Excellence in Vocal: Destiny Hammel.

Kayette Club $50 scholarship to a Vocal Ensemble: Northwest Central Kindergarten.

Kayette Club $50 scholarship to a Vocal Ensemble: St. Gabriel School Grades 1 and 2.

Royal Canadian Legion $100 scholarship and Pharmasave Trophy for Most Promising in Vocal: Kathryn Aldridge. deHaan Trophy and $50 scholarship to Most Promising Vocalist 12 years and under: Calendonia Donahue.

Biggar and District Ministerial Association $75 scholarship for Best Sacred Music 13 years and over: Kathryn Aldridge. Dale and Sherry Martin Spirit of Broadway $50 scholarship and plaque to a solo or duet best reecting enjoyment in performing and on merit of staging and costume but not necessarily ďŹ rst

in class: Graham Lehnert, Kyle McCarty.

St. Gabriel Catholic School Community Council $50 scholarship for the Best School Group: Northwest Central School Grades 3 and 4. New Creation Community Players $50 scholarship for Musical Theatre: Destiny Hammel. Trish and Carl Nicholls $50 scholarship for Individual Verse: Madeline Ellard.

Ron Hawkins $75 scholarship to a Promising Male Vocalist: Graham Lehnert.

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Andrew’s Presbyterian Church $50 scholarship: GrifďŹ n Lehnert.

Saskatchewan Music Festival Association $25 scholarship for Saskatchewan Music: Destiny Hammel. Biggar and District Arts Council Music Appreciation Award – Three Stars for Saskatchewan 2015-16 season tickets valued at $80 each to a deserving performer for honourable mention: Danica Evanisky, Jesse Garchinski, Vanya Sampson.

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Kathryn Aldridge, left, Rose Bowl recipient for vocal, and Destiny Hammel, Rose Bowl recipient for piano. (Photo for The Independent by Tracy Aldridge)

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Kathryn Aldridge poses with two very important people to the up and coming performers and artists in our community: Peggy L’Hoir, left, and Joy McFarlaneBurton. L’Hoir has been involved with the music festival for many, many years, as a teacher and accompanist. McFarlane-Burton sports 50 years with the festival, ďŹ rst as a student and now a teacher. With out these two talented teachers, there simply wouldn’t be a Biggar Music Festival. (Photo for The Independent by Tracy Aldridge)

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Perdue Bowl (March 9-13)

Club 55: MHS – Al Levitt, 253; LHS – Carol Lemon, 233; MHT – Al Levitt, 712; LHT – Carol Lemon, 603; THS – BG’s, 1,119; THT – Zeros, 3,241; MHA – Al Levitt, 176; LHA – Joey Levitt, 175.

Ladies League: LHS – Joey Levitt, 202; LHT – Marilyn Miller, 534; THS – High Rollers, 1,096; THT – High Rollers, 2,990; LHA – Joey Levitt, 182.

Mens League: MHS – Jim Nicholls, 259; MHT – Jim Nicholls, 577; THS – JAG, 804; THT – JAG, 2,233; MHA – Glen Shockey, 186.

Y.B.C. Results, March 2; Bowlasaurus: Hayden Wegwitz – single, 45; Ayden Moody – single, 72 (high single); Trinity Morash – single, 55.

Bantams:Jerzie Richards – single, 103, triple, 279; Janeeva Morash – single, 94, triple, 207; Anjelica Morash – single, 81, triple, 215; Kierra Moody – single, 95, triple, 235; Trystyn Wegwitz – single, 129, triple, 340. Juniors: Emmett Hamilton – single, 106, triple, 277; Rylee Moody – single, 130, triple, 344; Adam Munro – single, 131, triple, 319.

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Nats on the verge of Championship . . . Biggar Bantam National Meghan Nicholls gets knocked down by a Unity Lazer, March 12. The Nats hosted Game 2 of the three-game Hi-Way 14 League championship

final, winning 6-3. The third and deciding game will be played this weekend in Unity. (Independent Photo

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Biggar Bowl (March 9-13)

Monday Mixed League: MHS – Jonathan Redlick, 239; WHS – Cindy Watson, 185; MHT – Jonathan Redlick, 590; WHT – Cindy Watson, 506.

Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Bill Roach, 219;

WHS – June Hoppe, 152; MHT – Glen Shockey, 540; WHT – June Hoppe, 407.

Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Bill Roach, 186; WHS – Beth Young, 192; MHT – Bill Roach, 486; WHT –

Dianna Meger, 500.

Y.B.C. Thursday’s, Bowlasaurus: High Score – Josh Heimbecker, 86.

Pee Wee: High Score – Sawyer Heimbecker, 102; High Double – Sawyer Heimbecker, 175.

Bantam: High Score –

Jayla Boobyer, 154; High Triple – Jayla Boobyer, 397. Juniors: High Score – Justin Otterson, 216; High Triple – Justin Otterson, 416.

Bantam Nat Garrett Hawkins celebrates his goal - a goal that what would prove to be the winner as the home team went on to a 6-3 win.

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Biggar Minor Ball Association

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & BALL REGISTRATION Thursday, March 26 • 7:00 p.m.

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Obituaries

Employment Opportunity Biggar Lionel A. Jones Library is now accepting resumes for a casual librarian position. You will commence work immediately upon hiring. You may drop off your resumes at the library Tuesday; Wednesday afternoon; Thursday; and Saturday afternoon at 202 3rd Ave. West, Biggar or by mail to Box 157, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 on or before March 20, 2015.

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Duperow Co-op is looking for an: Ag Clerk/Yardhand Duperow Co-op is a farm supply located 14 miles from Biggar, Sask. We maintain a large inventory of farm hardware and general merchandise, as well as farm chemicals and petroleum products. Our staff works closely with our membership to supply the needs of farmers and rural residents. We require an individual with interest in working with our staff in serving the Duperow Community. Our departments carry lube oils, petroleum equipment, ag equipment, cattle feed and equipment, fence posts and rough lumber, tires, and many other products. The job includes loading customers (including chemical – TDG); operating a forklift; farm delivery; tire repair; invoicing and sales; maintenance of equipment, yard, and warehouses. Farm background is an asset, but we will work with the individual to develop skills needed to serve our community.

For more details on the job description or to apply, contact Ted Craig at Duperow Co-op: Email: duperowco-op@sasktel.net, Phone: 306-948-2706

TOWN OF BIGGAR is accepting applications for the following Seasonal Positions…

Biggar Aquatic Centre: • Assistant Pool Manager • Full-time and Part-time Lifeguards/Instructors *Please include photocopies of all current certifications *Please indicate if you are looking for a full or part time position.

Summer Day Camp: • Supervisor • Assistants * Please include photocopies of First Aid and CPR certification.

Recreation Maintenance: • Recreation Department Grounds Keeper * Must have valid driver’s licence.

WITH RESPECT TO THE ABOVE POSITIONS… • Specify on resume which position(s) you wish to be considered for.

• Start dates vary, please include the earliest date you could commence work.

• Biggar Aquatic Centre positions will run until approximately August 31, 2015. Day Camp Assistant positions will run until August 28, 2015. Recreation Maintenance will run until approximately August 28, 2015.

• Include any dates that you would not be able to work due to other commitments.

• For more information on duties and wages of positions contact Erin at the Town Office, 306-948-3317 or recreation@ townofbiggar.com

Deadline for all applications/résumes is April 2, 2015.

Apply to: Biggar and District Recreation Board P. O. Box 1360 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Fax: 306-948-5134 Email: recreation@townofbiggar.com The Town of Biggar wishes to thank all prospective candidates; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Rural Municipality of Grandview No. 349 SEASONAL GRADER OPERATOR The R.M. of Grandview No. 349 invites applications for the position of Seasonal Grader Operator/Maintenance Person. The successful candidate should have previous grader, tractor and mower experience as well as general equipment maintenance knowledge.

The R.M. of Grandview offers an attractive beneÀt package with Health and Dental and Short term Disability coverage as well as Long term disability and Life Insurance. Salary will be negotiated commensurate with related qualiÀcations and experience.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of application, a resume and three references by April 1, 2015 to the following address: GRADER OPERATOR POSITION R.M. of Grandview No. 349 Box 39 KELFIELD, SK S0K 2C0 (306) 932-4911 ph (306) 932-4923 fax rm349@xpornet.com The R.M. of Grandview thanks you for your interest in working for the municipality; however, only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Service Manager/ Service Warranty Writer NOW HIRING: Either or preferably one person required for a Massey Ferguson/Versatile dealership, 35 minutes from Saskatoon in a full service community with a Daycare and K-12 School.

This position offers a health plan, competitive wages and a newer shop. Journeyman status not required, mechanical aptitude as well as exceptional computer, people and organizational skills a necessity.

Fax resumes to: 306-237-4466 Email: scott@ camdonmotors.com Are you looking to hire Aboriginal job seekers ?

Post a brief description of the position required in 81 newspapers throughout Saskatchewan (over 500,000 circulation) and have it referred to on our Aboriginal recruitment website.

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Truck/Transport Mechanic Required in Brandon, MB You offer: • Experience • Willingness to learn • Flexibility • Positive attitude We offer: • Competitive wage • Full benefits package • State of the art facility • Apprenticeship training for the right individual Call Tyler @ 204.571.0187 Email: theuchert @renaissancetrans.ca Fax to 204.571.9363

Petlas Tractor Tires The tires that must be seen to be appreciated.

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Servers and cooks, part-time and full-time, needed at Oasis Golf Eatery at Perdue, Sask.

Please call 306-948-5445, leave message or email resumes to relleys@sasktel.net or Box 1269, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 11c3

John ‘Jack’ Howard Taylor May 18, 1940 - February 24, 2015 Jack was born to Mildred and Howard Taylor on May 18, 1940 in Biggar, Sask.

Jack started as a Paperboy and was involved with Air Cadets which took him to different camps to learn the Cadet role.

Jack started work at a young age of 14 as “Call Boy” on CNR. His career started as a tinsmith in Saskatoon, Sask.

In February 1961, Jack married Marilyn McHargue and shortly after their fist son, Randy arrived. Jack always loved the mountains which took him west to Kimberley, B.C. to continue his career in Tinsmithing. January 1963, son, Rodney arrived and the fall of 1963, the family moved back to Saskatoon where he continued with Tinsmithing.

In the spring of 1964, Jack tried his hands at farming which was a total different life style. During the summer of 1964, the house was moved to NE-17-36-17 that was now home. Water needed to be hauled and used scarcely. In summer of 1966, son, Ronald was born.

Jack worked at the Palo Salt Mine in fall of 1968, where his Dad had worked. Also that fall, son number four arrived, Robert.

In 1970, Jack started driving school bus, picking up all the children in the Pinwherry/Bushville community. Jack drove bus for several years.

In the fall of 1974, Randy joined Air Cadets, which was a part of Jack’s love for the movement of the Air Cadets. From here the rest of the boys followed, Jack then became Administration Officer, moving into Supply, later on to be Training Officer.

Then in March 1982, Jack went for training in Penhold, Alta. and received his Rank of 2nd Lieutenant with the Canadian Air Cadet League.

In 1996, Jack moved to Biggar where he drove taxi for the CN. Health became a challenge for Jack in 2011 at which time he moved into the Diamond Lodge which was home to him.

Jack was very fortunate to have three daughters-in-law and four granddaughters that hold a position at the Lodge.

All throughout his life, Jack loved to hunt, fish and enjoyed being with the boys during their Air Cadet years.

Jack passed away February 24, 2015 at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask. at the age of 74.

Jack is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children… Randy; Rodney (Tracey); Ronald (Tracey); Robert (Donna); grandchildren, Jason (Morgan), Janelle (Craig), Amanda (Marcy), Cody (Brittney), Colton (Darcy), Samatha (Brock), Natasha (Wil), Sara (Chris), and Megan; great-grandchildren, Rayelle, Dakota, Brady; Hayden, Austin, Landen, Averi; Rowan, Carson; Jaxon, Kaelah, Zayden; brother, Wayne (Veronqué); sisters, Joan Watts, Patty Evanisky.

He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Mildred Taylor; brothers-in-law, Alex Evanisky, Jerry Watts.

A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, March 14 at Biggar Community Hall with Rev. Jane Gallagher officiating.

Honourary Bearers were all those who shared in Jack’s life. Open Mic involved family members and friends. Pianist was Diana Dolack and Book attendants were Averi Weekes and Megan Taylor. Interment will be held at a later date.

Tributes in memory of Jack may be be directed to a charity of choice. Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. gfsc1

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In loving memory of Helen Weir Kenneth Oliver Lindgren January 31, 1944 - March 13, 2015 It is with great sadness that the family of Ken Lindgren announces his passing on Friday March 13, 2014 at the age of 71. Ken will be lovingly remember by his wife, Shirley; children, Dan (Tammy), Abi, Emily and John of Grand Forks, North Dakota; Elliott (Leslie), Quinn and Kendra, Calgary, Alta.; Leeann (Dwayne), Tanner, Katelyn and Rebecca of Biggar, Sask.; Jason (Lori) and Marshal of Brooks, Alta.; sister, Val of Saskatoon, Sask.; and many nieces and nephews.

Ken was born in Langham, Sask. and moved to the Duperow area in 1951 with his parents, Oliver and Maggie, as well as his loving sisters, Louise, Donna and Valerie. Ken attended school in Duperow, Sask. He met Shirley at a community dance, and they married in 1966.

They took over the family farm at Duperow after trying his hand in a few different industries in and around the area.

The Duperow community was a source of joy for Ken as he participated in curling, ball, hunting, 4-H as well as various community organizations like the Co-op store and the Pool elevator. Ken could often be found at the Duperow Hall whenever there was a wedding, dance or Christmas concert.

Horses were something that Ken spent a good amount of time on. Whether it was just riding saddle horse on his favorite Arabian, King, driving horses on the Argo trail ride or racing chariots around west central Saskatchewan.

Ken also enjoyed his co-workers and friends at the Palo Salt Mine. He spent many years there before catskinning for various outfits in the general area. Ken enjoyed having coffee with his many friends both young and old.

Ken was predeceased by his father, Oliver; his mother, Margaret; his sisters, Louise and Donna.

Funeral Services were held at Biggar United Church 907 Quebec St Wednesday March 18th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jane Gallagher officiating. Eulogy was delivered by Ted Craig, organist was Doreen Dubreuil; soloist, Cari Perih; and reader was Brett Barber. Honourary bearers were all those who shared in Ken’s life.

Active Bearers were Brad Heather, Dan Heather, Joe Heather, Bob Heather, Trent Silvernagle and Allen Barber. Interment followed in Biggar Cemetery. Reception was held at Westwinds Motor Hotel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prairie Branches, Box 1690, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 or Biggar Hospital, Box 130, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”, 306-948-2669. gfsc1

Memoriams COOPER, Victor: who passed away March 24, 2012 “What would I give to clasp his hand His happy face to see To hear his voice and see his smile, That meant the world to me.” …Love, Dennis, Deb, Ed and families 12p1

August 30, 1934 - March 19, 2014 “One year has passed since that sad day, when the one we loved so much was taken away.

Not a day has passed without a thought of you, We were very blessed to have a Mother like you.”

Love from all of us.

We will always miss you.

Cards of Thanks A HUGE thanks to Mildred and everyone that helped with the tea for my 80th Birthday. Thanks for the beautiful cards, gifts and especially for coming which made it a very enjoyable day that I’ll never forget. …Joyce Colbert 12p1 The family of the late John ‘Jack’ Howard Taylor would like to thank everyone for their visits, phone calls, flowers, food, cards, donations and prayers during this difficult time. Also thank you to all that helped with or took part in the funeral gathering. Jack will always be remembered by us all. gfsc1

Coming

S U N D A Y S in MARCH: Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 29, there will be potluck after church.

Everyone is welcome.

For pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-9483731 or 306-9517122.

48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street, Worship at 10:50 a.m.

Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. The church office number is 306-948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor.

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FRIDAYS… First five Fridays in Lent, Interdenominational services at 12:05 p.m. followed by lunch at Biggar New Horizons. Sponsored by Biggar and District Ministerial. Everyone welcome!

7c6 MARCH 5 - MARCH 27: In the Credit Union Gallery at the Biggar Museum, the “Biggar Art Group” exhibit of their works. This art group gets together every Wednesday afternoon in The Gallery.

10c3 THUR SDAY, MARCH 19, FRIDAY, MARCH 20, SATURDAY, MARCH 21: 7:30 p.m. and SUNDAY, MARCH 22: 2:00 p.m.…New Creation Community Players musical production of “The Addams Family”. Reserved seating tickets go on sale Monday, February 9 at The Independent, 122 Main St., Biggar, $20 per person. Visa, MasterCard accepted, 306-948-3344.

Coming MONDAY, MARCH 23: Annual Meeting of the Biggar & District Community Foundation, 5:30 p.m. at the Biggar Town Office. The report of the auditor will be presented and remarks from the Board of Directors.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

10c3 W E D N E S DAY, MARCH 25: 3:00 p.m., Annual Meeting of Bear Hills RDC and Midwest Regional Economic Development Corporation at Biggar New Horizons Lounge (upstairs).

10c3 SATUR DAY, MARCH 28: Biggar & District Arts Council presents…

“PEAR”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar.

Adults/ Seniors, $25 (advance, $20); students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children, 12 and under, $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452.

8c6 W E D N E S DAY, APRIL 1: Biggar New Horizons is hosting a 30th Anniversary Card Party, 1:30 for 2:00 p.m. start. Kaiser and Cribbage. Cost, $5, includes lunch.

Many prizes and a fun time. All welcome!

11c3 MONDAY, APRIL 6: Biggar Blood Donor Clinic, 3 - 7 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall.

Book appointnment online: www.blood. ca or ph: 1-888-2366283. Sponsored by Biggar Kayette Club & Biggar CWL. 12c3 FRIDAY, APRIL 10: Biggar & District Arts Council presents…

“JIMMY RANKIN”, 7:30 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall.

Tickets: $30 per person.

Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452.

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SATURDAY, MAY 2: Biggar & District Arts Council presents…

“MEMORY LANE featuring STEPHEN MAGUIRE”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar.

Adults/Seniors, $25 (advance, $20); students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children, 12 and under, $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452.

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Notices

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

BIGGAR COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE INC. Date: Tuesday, March 31 Location: Biggar New Horizons Time: 4:00 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

Tenders Rural Municipality of Grandview No. 349

NOTICE OF PASTURE TENDER The R.M. of Grandview No. 349 will accept separate written tenders for the lease of the following pasture lands until April 1st, 2015.

Located east of Grid #657 on SW 09-34-19 W3M (approximately 115 acres).

Located west of Grid #657 on SE 08-34-19 W3M (approximately 160 acres) Sealed tenders marked “Pasture Tender” on the outside will be accepted in person or by mail to Box 39, KELFIELD, SK, S0K 2C0 The following condition apply: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

available May 15 to October 1 leasee pays municipal and school taxes, as well as annual lease fee leasee responsible for fence maintenance and repair leasee required to own livestock no guarantee of water availability maximum of 12 animal units R.M. reserves the right to limit grazing Àve year term

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Shonda Toner, Administrator

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Wanted Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-6582132 tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

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

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Vehicles H e a t e d AU TOMOTIVE SHOP RENTAL! Do your own work, 4-post truck lift with roller jack, 7,000 lb. capacity. Hourly or Daily rates. Phone: 306-948-3670 or 306948-4212.

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Submit tenders by Monday, April 6, 2015 to Box 5, RR #1, Grandora, SK, S0K 1V0 or phone 1-306668-4374.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

12p3 Land for Sale/Longterm Rent in Salter area… one parcel, 4 quarters of farmland and pasture; one parcel, 5 quarters of farmland and pasture . Taking offers to April 15, 2015. Albert Kammer @ 306-6584511 11p4

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Land for Sale LAND FOR SALE R.M. of Winslow #319 SE 1/4 27-3120 W3 Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Closing date: Mar 25/15 Email: heather.macdonald01Alberta@ gmail.com

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PM participates in a Q and A with SARM Prime Minister Stephen Harper March 12 participated in a moderated question and answer session at the 2015 Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) Annual Convention.

Harper outlined how the government’s unprecedented investments in infrastructure are generating jobs and economic growth in Saskatchewan while advancing the wellbeing of citizens of the province and across Canada.

The session was moderated by Ray Orb, President of SARM. “I was pleased to meet today with representatives from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, to share with them what our government has been doing to generate jobs, economic growth and improve the well-being of the residents of rural Saskatchewan,” Harper said, March 12.

During the Q and A session, the Prime Minister outlined the benefits of the Building Canada Plan and the New Building Canada Plan, including the federal Gas Tax Fund.

He also explained how the government is collaborating closely on infrastructure with municipalities, provinces, territories and the private sector – especially through publicprivate partnerships (P3) – to maximize benefits for Saskatchewanians and all Canadians.

“Our government has made unprecedented investments in Canadian infrastructure in the last nine years, collaborating closely with municipalities, provinces and territories to maximize benefits for Canadians,” the Prime Minister described.

“These investments will yield strong economic results for the people of Saskatchewan and all Canadians for years to come.”

Since 2006, the Government of Canada has made unprecedented and historical investments to build and improve infrastructure across the country to ensure Canada’s economic growth for years to come.

Recent examples include: • The twinning to four lanes of Highway 11 from Warman to Highway 2 south of Prince Albert, improvements to Highway 4 in Regina, the expansion of the water treatment plant in North Battleford, and water and sewer systems improvements in

Kinistino.

• Just recently, under the New Building Canada Fund, the government announced federal funding for the twinning to four lanes of parts of Highway 7 and Highway 16.

• Through the federal Gas Tax Fund, predictable, stable funding will

flow to Saskatchewan’s municipalities over the next decade to support their local infrastructure priorities.

• The Government of Canada has also invested significant support through the P3 Canada Fund towards four P3 projects across Saskatch-

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ewan, including the North Commuter Parkway and Traffic Bridge Replacement project in Saskatoon, the Saskatoon Civic Operations Project, the Regina Bypass project and Regina’s Wastewater Treatment Plant project, generating greater value for taxpayer dollars.

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FIELD & FARM

Keep your knowledge of the agriculture industry growing with a look inside this special section.

This bumper crop of features harvests information from all areas of the Àeld.

Nadeau Seeds The Nadeau Farm has been in the family for over 75 years, and their current safety policies reÁect their family focus.

Story on Page 5

ATV story Unfortunately for many farmers it takes a serious incident before they start to really see the risks around the farm.

See Story on Page 6

MufÀns Blueberry Oat Bran MufÀns

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BE THE DIFFERENCE

THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week 2015

Be the Difference Encourages All Canadians to be Farm Safety Champions

• 306-948-3337 Thank You Farmers of Saskatchewan Main St. • Biggar

Ô Ô We all need YOU. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 - 6 p.m.

This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) are encouraging all Canadians to become farm safety champions as a part of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week 2015 presented by Farm Credit Canada (FCC), which runs from March 15 to 21, 2015.

Canadian Agricultural

We salute our farmer friends for their continued community support and we wish them all the success in their future endeavours.

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Safety Week (CASW) is an annual public education campaign focusing on the importance of safe agriculture. This year’s theme is Be the Difference, and organizers want to inspire all Canadians to become farm safety champions through feature champion testimonials, farmer resources and a social media contest.

“This year, we are focusing on the power of the

positive. We know that we need to engage with all Canadians to make farms safer places to work and live,” says Marcel Hacault, Executive Director of CASA. “We’re encouraging all Canadians to become farm safety champions. Health care providers, teachers, agri-business leaders, community members and farmers all play an important role in promoting farm safety.”

“As a farmer myself and in the role as President at the CFA, I see the importance of farm safety Àrsthand – on my farm and for farms across Canada,” says Ron Bonnett, CFA President. “Injuries on the farm are no joke, and they happen much more often than they should.

We need to work together so that farm safety is acknowledged as important and change ensues.”

“Our commitment to Canadian agriculture extends beyond Ànancing by helping those in the industry successfully manage risks on their farms or agribusiness operations,” says Brenda Stasuik, FCC Director, Strategy, Government Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility. “We’re pleased to

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partner with CASA for Canadian Agriculture Safety Week to empower producers with the information and resources they need to make their operations safer.”

As a part of CASW 2015, CASA and CFA are working with the PEI Federation of Agriculture to host Be the Difference launch activities in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on March 16th, 2015. Activities include a luncheon with speeches from farm safety champions and half-day training on hazard and risk assessment; Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) or CPR. “The PEI Federation of Agriculture is pleased to see this year’s CASW launch on Prince Edward Island soil,” says Charlotte Crooks, Farm Safety Coordinator. “We are proud of our farm safety initiatives in the province and we look forward to seeing what others are doing to “Be the Difference” in their areas. This event is a wonderful way to share knowledge and bring awareness to farm safety nationwide.”

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place every year during the third week of March. This year, CASW runs from March 15th to 21st. For more information about CASW or PEI launch activities, or to access CASW media kits, please visit agsafetyweek.ca. Media kits include press releases, feature safety champion articles, safety advice articles, psas, graphics and more.

CASW 2015 is presented by Farm Credit Canada and brought to you by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture with assistance from the Government of Canada through Growing Forward 2, a federal, provincial and territorial initiative. In 2015, CASW sponsors include long-time corporate sponsor Farm Credit Canada, Imperial Oil and their Esso Branded Retailers, Ag for Life, Canadian Fertilizer Institute, Dupont Pioneer, Viterra and Brandt.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015

Bringing the Class to the Farm With every generation fewer Saskatchewan people have a direct connection to the land. A new program is taking students on the road to learn more about farming.

It’s a Àeld trip to the farmyard for grade 7 and 8 students from Saskatoon’s St. Augustine School.

They’re visiting four farms as part of the Real Dirt on Farming Tours Program.

This stop has them at the Greschuk mixed farm and feedlot operation near Elstow.

Joey Gates/Saskatoon Student: “We’ve been learning how these farms work and everything that happens in them and how interesting it is. It’s pretty cool learning about stuff like this.”

Sparking interest in agriculture is what the tour is all about.

Along with the visit to a mixed farm, the tour includes stops at a dairy, a potato farm and a hog operation. Call it agricultural immersion 101 where students get the chance to experience a living classroom in rural Saskatchewan.

Karen Omelan-Davis/ Saskatoon Teacher: “We live in a very kind of secure society. And if they do not have an opportunity to go to a farm, they would not exactly know what goes on out here.”

The program helps students not only learn about agriculture but also about the industry’s historic importance to Saskatchewan’s development.

Sarah Shymko/Agriculture in the Classroom: “It’s the foundation of what this province was built on. And it’s still the foundation of what happens today. And agriculture affects everybody, from the clothes that you wear, to the cars that you drive, to the food that you eat.”

Biosecurity issues make it difÀcult for the general public to get a clear understanding about some farming operations.

That’s why the students are brought to the Pork Interpretive Gallery near Elstow. The Gallery has been built above a hog barn, operated by the Prairie Swine Research Centre. Students can see what goes on in pork production without putting the barn at risk.

Kayla Parkalub/Saskatoon Student: “They sit in little pens by themselves and they just ind of hang out. So does this make you want to become a farmer at all? A little bit yes. I think it would be fun to work with animals.”

So it’s mission accomplished. The program plans more tours in June and September.

Take time to celebrate and thank our farmers and ranchers for their hard work and for making Saskatchewan a powerhouse of agricultural productivity.

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Barley Pizza Crusts We would like to take this opportunity to salute the farmers and ranchers of Saskatchewan during this

Agriculture Biggar Branch Awareness Week and Canadian Agricultural Farm Safety Week.

Yield: 2 thin crust pizzas (30 cm diameter | 12 inch diameter) Ingredients 250 ml | 1 cup warm water 5 ml | 1 tsp. sugar 11 ml | 2 1/4 tsp. quick rise yeast 30 ml | 2 tbsp. canola oil 750 ml | 3 cups barley Áour, divided 2 ml | 1/2 tsp. salt Crust directions 1. In a large bowl, mix together water, sugar, yeast, oil, 625 ml | 2 1/2 cups of barley Áour and salt.

2. On a Áoured surface knead in enough additional Áour (125 ml | 1/2 cup) to make a soft dough.

3. Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.

4. Divide dough into two pieces. Roll out on a Áoured surface into two 30 cm | 12 inch circles.

5. Place on greased pizza pans, brush with oil and prick with a fork at 5 cm | 2 inch intervals.

6. Bake at 165oC | 325oF for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Pizza directions 7. Top baked crusts with pizza sauce and favourite prepared toppings.

8. Bake at 200oC | 400oF for 4-5 minutes. Cut into 6 slices each.

Note: When using barley Áour with 4% beta-glucan content, three slices of pizza would contain over 3 grams of beta-glucan, enough to meet the required daily intake for lowering cholesterol.

Developed by: Dr. Nancy Ames, Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Recognizing farmers and ranchers for their critical role in nourishing today’s population as well as future generations.

Super B outfits hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

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WE SALUTE THE BARLEY PRODUCERS OF SASKATCHEWAN Prairie Malt, as a value-added agricultural processor, would like to thank the barley producers of this area for putting in the extra effort that is vital to growing world-class malting barley.

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Children on the Farm

We salute you, farmers and ranchers, for your efforts and your contribution to our community.

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for many Canadian families. It is also one of the most dangerous industries in Canada. Too often, both children and parents consider the entire farm a play space. Farm children live in a workplace – one that exposes them to machinery, chemicals, livestock and other hazards.

Children must be kept isolated from these risks.

March 14th – 20th is National Farm Safety Week and Canada Safety Council encourages all Canadian farming families to ensure the safety of children on the farm. Injuries involving children can be prevented by attention to details, and a sound understanding of fundamental safety principles.

Each year in Canada an average of 115 people are killed and another 1,500 are hospitalized due to farm-related incidents. According to the Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting (CAIR) program, from 1990 to 2005, 217 children aged 14 or younger were killed on Canadian

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farms. Approximately 45 per cent were under the age of Àve.

Hazards encountered on a farm are extremely varied. They range from runovers, to poisoning, to bad tempered livestock.

The hazards also change.

For example, a Àeld may be a good, safe place to walk one day; but a few days earlier during harvesting, the same Àeld could have been an unsafe place for a child to be.

Runovers and drownings are the most common cause of fatality among children. Machine runovers caused 42 per cent of fatalities, followed by drownings (15 per cent), machine rollovers (11 per cent), animal-related injuries (7 per cent), and being caught in or under a non-machine object (5 per cent).

Machinery: Every year, children are run over and killed by farm machinery.

Bystander runovers and extra rider runovers are the most common causes of agricultural fatalities among young children.

Bystander runovers occur when children playing on the farm or ranch worksite (usually the yard or drive way) are run over by a tractor, pickup truck or other farm vehicle.

The vehicle is generally reversing at the time of the runover. Extra rider runovers occur when a child falls from a machine they had been riding as a passenger and were subsequently runover. Enforce a “no extra riders” rule on tractors and other farm machinery.

Drowning: Often the victims of drownings on the farm are less than six years old. Drowning dangers include dugouts, lakes and ponds, manure pits, and sewage lagoons, among others. Fence farm ponds and manure pits, or any other source of water that could be hazardous to children. Supervise children in and around water at all times.

Livestock: Even goodtempered animals can become dangerous. Cattle can knock down and trample a toddler without noticing the child is even there. A calm animal can become dangerous if it or its offspring feel threatened. Keep children away from animals, especially

in livestock-handling areas.

Pesticides and Other Chemicals: Keep children away from farm chemicals. Store the chemicals in a cabinet, room or building that can be locked. Keep them in their original containers, and ensure they are properly labelled. Never throw chemical containers or small leftover amounts in the garbage or otherwise accessible to children.

Flowing Grain: It takes only two or three seconds to become helplessly trapped in Áowing grain.

Crushed or bridged grain can suddenly collapse.

Flowing grain in bins and wagons can drag an unsuspecting victim down like quicksand. Make grain bins and work areas off-limits to children.

The best way to keep children safe is to have a designated play area on the farm. Provide fenced-

in play areas with highmounted, self-locking, gate closures for young children. By limiting children’s play areas to a speciÀc location, the safety zone is greatly increased and exposure to farm dangers is decreased.

Teach small children the fundamentals of safety, such as which areas are off-limits. As they grow older, explain why certain things are dangerous.

When they start helping with the work, make sure they are properly trained, keeping their limited strength and experience in mind. The safe way to do things is not always obvious to a child, so always explain and enforce the safety aspects of the job. Children often imitate what they see. Above all, farmers and their workers must set a good example, both for their own safety and as a role model for children.

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Simple Practices Make Nadeau Seeds a safety Champion

Brian Nadeau (right) and his daughter, Kara (left), model the safety vest and winter coat combinations which have become standard issue for Nadeau Seeds Inc. Brian says that with Kara championing simple policies changes, employee engagement in their safety program noticeably increased.

George Cameron Hill The Nadeau Farm has been in the family for over 75 years, and their current safety policies reÁect their family focus. Making safe practices second-nature, they’ve become champions of safety in the agricultural industry.

Nadeau Farm was founded in Fannystelle, MB by Celestin Nadeau in 1938, and in 1966 his son Gilbert expanded the business with a seed cleaning facility. Today, the operation boasts a fully modernized and upgraded plant that can process 15 tonnes of cereals or soybeans per hour.

The business is now operated by Brian Nadeau, his wife Rachelle, and their daughter Kara who represents the fourth generation of the family to work full-time at the farm.

Janelle, Kara’s sister, also pitches in during harvest.

Generations of children growing up on the farm made safety a priority to the Nadeaus. Brian remembers his father making an effort to reduce the risks by putting shields over dangerous moving

parts on their equipment.

Launching a formal safety program just made these traditions ofÀcial. “We started this program a few years ago,” says Kara.

“With Nadeau Seeds being a family operation, we value family and relationships with everyone.”

Kara herself is the safety coordinator, among other roles on the busy farm.

She leads monthly safety meetings, and has collaborated with a safety company to create an ofÀcial safety manual that details the policies for different equipment and procedures.

Brian believes having Kara at the helm has greatly contributed to the success of their program.

“The employees bought in more, big time,” Brian emphasizes.

“Everybody wants safety.” Kara echoes these sentiments.

“When we told them we were going to do this to beneÀt everyone, they were really on board with it,” she says, adding “it also is an investment on our part.”

Monthly meetings have become a venue for

Kara (left) and Janelle Nadeau (right) represent the fourth generation of farmers in the Nadeau family. With so many generations of children growing up around farm equipment, practicing safety quickly became a family tradition on this farm.

changing employees’ orientation to safety. “We keep on bringing it up that even though we’re in the midst of our busiest season, we cannot forget safety,” says Kara. “If it takes Àve minutes longer, it’s ok.” Paying employees by the hour to attend meetings where they’re encouraged to move more slowly may not seem cost effective Brian admits. But he also knows accidents are costly and it’s his role to develop a culture where safe behaviour is important. “A lot of people don’t take responsibility,” Brian says, “but having a safety program makes everyone responsible.”

Kara believes the key to safety is communication.

“We have to be realistic here,” she says. “Incidents occur and sometimes people want to talk about it afterwards.” But talking about potential risks after an incident has occurred is too late. Instead, open communication with employees lets managers act proactively. “If they’re dealing with equipment day-to-day, they are the best ones to say whether we need to change something or not,” Kara admits.

Kara says many of the best changes centred on making safe work practices more convenient.

They’ve purchased winter jackets with built-in safety vests, and earplugs are located in the cabs of noisy equipment. These are a few of the simple changes have made to ensure safe practices are second-nature. After all, the simplest things can make the biggest differences. “We promote lots of eye-to-eye contact,”

Kara says. “If someone’s working behind you, you know about it.” They’ve also installed Àrst aid kits, Àre extinguishers and automated external deÀbrillators (AEDs).

David Hansen is the CEO of Canterra Seeds, one of Nadeau Farms’ seed partners, and a strong supporter of agricultural safety. David says working for a company that takes safety very seriously means he doesn’t often discover partners who surpass his own expectations, but Nadeau Seeds does this easily. “Nadeau Seeds have formalized a health and safety strategy in recent years that is comprehensive and thorough for a company its size,” said David. “They have shown real leadership in this area and I continue to be impressed with their attitude and commitment to safety.”

I would like to salute the farmers and cattlemen of Saskatchewan during Agriculture Week, and wish you continued growth and prosperity in the future.

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A 2013 ATV accident claimed the life of Tony Unholzer, shown in the top centre of this family portrait. His widow, Julie Unholzer, shares her family’s story in the hopes it will help other farmers prevent similar tragedies.

On Sept. 9, 2013, dairy farmer Anthony (Tony) Unholzer was doing something he often did: spraying weeds along the ditch of his southern Ontario farm. But that day, something went horribly wrong.

His wife, Julie, was at the family cottage. When she didn’t hear from him that night, she presumed he had gone to the farm show taking place that week, and had come home too late to call.

But Tony hadn’t gone to the farm show. His ATV had rolled into the ditch, trapping him underneath.

The 67-year-old was discovered a day later, crushed by the weight of his ATV. His sister-in-law, who happened to be out walking her dog, made the awful discovery. He had died of asphyxiation.

No one was sure how long he’d been there.

Tony had been farming

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that piece of land for forty years. He had grown up on this same farm, and was a respected leader in the community.

A past president of Gencor, a cattle genomics company, he was also involved with the Essex County Milk Committee, and the Holstein Club. He won a conservation award for his farming practices and three years before his death, he had been inducted into the local Agricultural Hall of Fame.

Facing numerous health issues, Tony had been using his ATV to get around the farm, checking his crops, and doing the chores. Two weeks before the accident, Tony purchased a brand new quad. Looking back, Julie believes the new machine was too powerful -- it was much heavier than the old one he was used to.

Like many farmers of his generation, Tony was determined to carry on farming. He would never have considered retiring, says Julie. He loved farming and he loved his farm.

After a vacation to Alaska, “he’d come back saying, ‘I’d rather be home in Essex County where I can see my corn growing,’” recalls Julie. “He was a true farmer.”

When Tony died, he left behind not just his wife, but also his daughter Lisa, sons David and Jamie, and seven grandchildren.

The loss was especially hard on their daughter, says Julie. “She had just gone through breast cancer. She was really close to her dad and she was just devastated.”

What hurt the most, Ju-

lie says, is the knowledge Tony’s accident could have been prevented.

After Tony’s death, his brother admitted that he had pulled Tony and his ATV out of the ditch on numerous occasions.

Tony may have kept those accidents quiet, not wanting to worry his wife, as the couple often locked horns on the issue of farm safety. “I was constantly frustrated with the issue,” says Julie, “But eventually, rather than put more stress on my life, I stopped bringing it up.”

While her concern for farm safety has had an effect with her grown children and her grandchildren, Julie says she continues to be frustrated seeing members of her extended family neglect basic safety precautions, even after Tony’s accident. For example, she wishes everyone would at least wear a helmet when riding ATVs. “The attitude

is no helmets because it’s not going to happen to me. It’s just not a part of their thinking.”

That resistance to change is something Dawn Minne, chair of the association, Manitoba Farmers with Disabilities has encountered frequently. She and her husband once ran a cattle and grain operation in southwestern Manitoba before her husband was seriously injured in a combine accident 24 years ago.

His injuries prevented the couple from continuing to farm. Now they dedicate themselves to helping farmers with disabilities.

Unfortunately, Minne says, for many farmers it takes a serious incident before they start to really see the risks around the farm.

“A lot of them don’t think it’s going to happen to them,” Minne says. “But an accident happens so fast. It’s something they could have done a hundred times in their lifetime, and they just connected something wrong the one time.”

Manitoba Farmers with Disabilities maintains a catalogue of attachments for prosthetic devices to help farmers carry on farming and household tasks after the loss of a limb. But the group hopes as more farmers prioritize safety, fewer will need these services.

“We’re starting to Ànd that the young farmers are more receptive to safety ideas than the old school farmers,” Minne says. “If they’ve been brought up with it, they’re going to continue it in their lives.”

Facts about ATVs and off-road vehicles From 1990-2008, 70 per cent of agricultural fatalities involved machines and more than half of these involved rollovers, runovers, machine entrapment and motor vehicle collisions.

The majority of agricultural fatalities involved men ages 50 to 69. – Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting A study looking at Alberta farm injuries and fatalities found that from 1996-2009, of 378 cases of severe trauma from farm incidents, 15 per cent involved off-road vehicles. – Injury Prevention Centre Although ATVs sales in Canada have been decreasing since the early 2000s, ATV-related injuries are on the rise. From 1996 to 2005, the rate of injury admission and the overall number of hospital admissions (3,296 to 4,104) related to an incident with an ATV increased in Canada. – Canadian Institute for Health Information

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arming is one of the most dangerous industries in Canada. Pre-planning can prevent potential accidents and fatalities from happening. Safety is sometimes compromised in the farming industry because of repetition of tasks performed each day. Safety should never be taken for granted.

Even with familiar tasks

vigilance in spotting, assessing and rectifying all potential risk must come Àrst.

March 14th – 20th is National Farm Safety Week. Canada Safety Council encourages all Canadians in the farming industry to be safe and plan ahead. Planning ahead and having measures in place to ensure safety

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and prevent injury is vital to the success of your business.

According to the Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting program, there are an average of 115 fatalities and at least 1,500 are hospitalized from farm related incidents each year in Canada. In 2006 a total of 13,801 Canadian farms reported one or more medically treated or lost time injuries, reports Statistics Canada.

The most frequent cause of farm-related injuries includes the unsafe use of equipment or materialhandling practices. Make sure that you and all your employees are trained to use all equipment safely and properly. Go over safe farming practices a few times a year to keep it fresh in everyone’s mind.

Safety must be your top priority. The best measure you can take to ensure your farm is safe and remains cost-effective is to eliminate the risk before it happens. Predict problems and then take necessary actions to eliminate or minimize the problem. Use the SAFE module to help you plan for safety.

Spot Hazards Both employers and employees need to regularly check for hazards.

Procedures should be put in place to have this done on a regular basis. By involving your workers in the process of identifying hazards and developing safety solutions, they will be more committed to making the solution work.

Have your workers inspect and identify hazards in the workplace along with you.

Asses Risk Risk concerns the expected value of results of a situation or event.

The value of those results may be positive or negative. In the farming industry, the measure of risk can be rated as high, medium or low. Once the risk has been assessed, through your regular r safety checks, employers can determine whether to take immediate action of a hazard or identify those that can be monitored and Àxed at a later time.

Regular assessment can help with budgeting time and resources for immediate or future repairs.

Find Safer Ways Once the hazard has been spotted and the risk assessed, you can now implement ways or develop controls to reduce the risk. If you are able to control a hazard at its source, do so. This will ensure you eliminate the risk from the workplace and ensure your workers safety.

Controlling a hazard at its source could require substitution of a material with nonhazardous ones, isolation of hazards, addition of safety features to existing equipment, redesign of the work processes, or purchase of new equipment. If the hazard cannot be removed or controlled, personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used as the last line of defence.

Often times, the safer way may be a combination of controls.

Everyday Perform regular safety checks on a daily basis.

Once appropriate measures have been taken to rectify a safety hazard, monitor the situation and inspect it regularly. Make sure that the solutions used are working and not creating any further risk.

Safety must be everyone’s top priority in the farming industry. Make changes now for better outcomes tomorrow. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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Proper Ergonomics for the Farm Industry Individuals who work in the farm industry have an increased risk of back injury, sprain and strain because of the demands imposed on them in their work environment. Back injuries can be avoided by improving physical condition, keeping a good posture and maintaining a healthy body weight.

These factors will contribute to reducing the number and severity of sprains (injury to a ligament), strains (injury to a muscle) and back pain.

Heavy lifting and awkward postures are most to blame for back injuries according to Dr. Paul

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There are four major points to remember when planning to lift: • Examine the load – Estimate the weight and manoeuvrability. Evaluate the demands of the task and whether or not there will be a shift in weight.

• Plan the job – Know where you are going and ensure that the drop off path and area are clear.

Respect your limitations and know when to ask for help. Wear the proper equipment such as gloves, supportive shoes and clothes that will not

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• Prepare to lift – Get a good grip. Practice safe lifting techniques including taking your time.

• Rotate tasks and rest – The same task done repeatedly can cause muscles to tire resulting in posture and balance being compromised. Change the task and the nature of the demands on the body and allow time for rest.

Here are four safety tips to apply when lifting: • Maintain a neutral position – To minimize the stress on your spine.

• Keep the load close – Squat down in front of the object and hug the load close to your body using both hands, then stand up. Your back should remain in a neutral position.

• Save your strength – Make a task easier by keeping the weight reasonable and do not overdo the load. It is better to make two trips and preserve your state of Àtness and health. Use your legs to lift instead of your back and arms. Use assistance whenever possible such

as dollies, ramps, and utility carts to conserve your strength. Know when to rest.

• Don’t twist – Let your feet do the moving (not your waist); keep your spine straight.

Remember also to check your posture when driving a tractor.

You want to sit with your full back supported against the seat. Sit close enough to the steering wheel so that your knees are bent and are even with (or slightly higher than) your hips. Elbows should also be bent with hands on the steering wheel.

Shoulders should be in a comfortable position, not rolled forward. Shift your position frequently. When mounting or dismounting a tractor or other large equipment, always do it facing the tractor and remain steady by keeping a good hands-on grip.

Good ergonomic habits can go a long way in ensuring a long and healthy career in the farming industry.

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2. Grease a 12-mufÀn tin or line with paper cups.

3. Thoroughly mix Áour, oat bran and baking powder in a large bowl.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla and oil.

5. Add liquid to dry ingredients all at once and mix just until they are wetted.

6. Stir in blueberries. Do not over mix.

7. Spoon batter into mufÀn cups.

8. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.

9. Remove mufÀns from the pan and cool on a rack.

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Farm Safety: The Reward is Worth the Effort Farming is an integral part of Canadian life. However, farming remains one of the most hazardous occupations. Accidental death and injury bring devastating loss and suffering to rural families and their communities.

Join the Canada Safety Council March 14-20, 2007 to help celebrate our 36th annual National Farm Safety Week. The theme this year is “Farm safety: The reward is worth the effort”. The aim is to heighten public awareness of safety issues and concerns surrounding farming.

Accident prevention requires taking the necessary precautions to reduce or eliminate the risk of injury ahead of time. It is the responsibility of the farmer to be aware of the dangers, and to set a safe example for employees, family members, and the community.

Most preventative practices are common sense.

Tragically, most accidents are caused by simple factors such as carelessness, haste, fatigue, and improperly maintained machinery.

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arming is a way of life for many Canadian families. It is vital that a safety program is in place to protect you, your family, and your employees from injury or fatality.

Each year, there are over 100 fatalities and at least 1,500 are hospitalized, from farm-related incidents in Canada , reports the Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program. In 2006 alone, a total of 13,801 Canadian farms reported one or more medically treated or lost time injuries, reports Statistics Canada.

The most frequent cause of farm-related injuries includes the unsafe use of equipment or materialhandling practices.

March 14th – 20th is National Farm Safety Week.

Canada Safety Council encourages you to take precautions on the farm to prevent accidents before they happen. Personal protective equipment is an excellent safety measure in the steps to safety-prooÀng your farm.

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Controlling a hazard at its source is the best way to protect employees. Using PPE is often essential, but should be used as the last line of defence after implementing engineering controls, work practices, and administrative controls.

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Producers, farm families, workers, communities, agri-business retailers, health care professionals and schools can all agree that farm safety is important. So this year, CASA and CFA are celebrating Be the Difference! presented by Farm Credit Canada. Be the Difference! encourages individuals, organizations and communities to Be the Difference and make Canada’s farms a safe place to work and live.

You can participate by getting involved with Canadian Agricultural Safety Week 2015 – check back in the New Year for information on how to participate in the Be the Difference! Social Media Contest, or review the Media Kit 2015 including a new set of Barnders comics, safety advice articles, press releases and public service announcements.

hazards.

Using PPE is only one element in a complete safety program in helping to maintain a safe and healthy occupational environment. The implementation of a PPE program should address the hazards present; the selection, maintenance, and use of equipment; the training of employees; and monitoring of the program to ensure its ongoing effectiveness. Worker protection, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and technical feasibility are the three considerations in the development of any safety program.

Employers should take the Àt and comfort of PPE into consideration when selecting appropriate items for their workplace. Equipment that Àts well and is comfortable to wear will encourage employee use. If several different types of PPE are worn together, make sure they are compatible.

If equipment does not Àt properly, it may not provide the level of protection desired and may discourage employee use.

Also, ensure all PPE is maintained in a clean and

consistent manner.p. The cooperative efforts of both employers and employees will need to be established and maintained to ensure a safe work environment. Before you use PPE, you must: • Know how to use PPE correctly • Be aware of when PPE is necessary • Select appropriate PPE for a variety of circumstances • Understand the limitations of PPE in protecting employees from injury • Know how to wear, adjust and remove PPE properly; and • Maintain PPE properly Having an effective safety program in place is essential in reducing the amount and severity of work-related injuries and illnesses and their related costs. In fact, a successful health and safety program provides better worker protection, can save time and money, can increase productivity, and reduce worker injuries, illnesses and related workers’ compensation costs.

Together, everyone can work to make the farm a safe workplace. Remember, your equipment can save your life.

We salute you, farmers and ranchers of West Central Saskatchewan Saskatchewan,, for your efforts and your contribution to our communities.

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Congratulations to our farmer and rancher friends for their continued success in the future.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015

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Vehicle and Machinery Safety on the Farm P

icture a farm and you might imagine a quaint, wholesome place complete with green tractors, baby animals and hay bales. While this picture is idealistic, the tragic reality is that farms can be deadly places for their occupants, workers and visitors.

Machinery greatly increases efÀciency and productivity in farm workplaces, but at the same time introduces some deadly hazards. In fact, 70 per cent of agricultural fatalities are machinerelated due to machine rollovers, runovers and entanglements.

This National Farm Safety Week, the Canada Safety Council encourages all farming families, workers, and visitors to recognize the vital need for safety around all vehicles and machinery on the farm. Our goal is to raise awareness of the deadly hazards that exists and provide recommendations about what can be done to prevent injuries and tragedies.

jury Reporting (CAIR) program. Agriculture ranks the fourth most hazardous industry in Canada, with 12.9 deaths per 100,000 farm population.

Agriculture creates a unique environment, where children have direct access to the workplace.

The most common locations for agricultural fatalities involving children are Àelds and the farm yard.

Of the 248 children who died due to agriculturerelated injuries between 1990 and 2008, 63 per cent of the fatalities were machine-related.

Seventy per cent of agricultural fatalities occurred from May to October, and 92 per cent of people who died in agricultural injury events were male. Along with the human loss and suffering, economic losses from largely predictable and preventable agricultural incidents cost $465 million in one year.

Transportation collisions accounted for $91 million of this total.

The Statistics

Make your farm a safer place by developing good practices for operating vehicles and machinery.

• Do not operate farm machinery or vehicles when impaired. Impairing substances include alco-

From 1990 to 2008, an average of 104 people died every year from agricultural incidents in Canada, according to the Canadian Agricultural In-

Recommendations

We would like to remind farmers and ranchers of Saskatchewan to observe all safety rules and have a safe and prosperous 2015.

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hol, some medications and drugs. Impairment can also take other forms.

These include fatigue, emotional stress and distractions.

• Always walk around your machinery or vehicle before starting the equipment. Children, pets, farm animals or debris may be hiding in your blind spots.

• Know the terrain of the land that is being farmed.

When possible, avoid steep ditches and other areas where rollovers are more likely to occur.

• Use machinery and vehicles for their intended purposes only.

• Do not carry more passengers on machines or vehicles than recommended.

• Always keep your hands, feet and body in general clear of moving parts. Use safety guards and keep the machinery in good repair.

• Keep work areas neat and clean.

• Underage persons should not operate vehicles or machinery.

• Teach children safety fundamentals. This includes clearly identifying where farm machinery and vehicles are operated, and where they may not play. Children need to develop a healthy respect for the potential dangers of being near a moving machine or vehicle, and learn how to stay safe.

• If you are the owner/ operator of a farm, clearly communicate to your staff that risk-taking involving machinery or vehicles is not allowed or tolerated.

Your employees should understand that you expect them to always operate in a safe manner. This includes no speeding and no impaired or distracted driving.

• Make sure operators are competent, conÀdent and capable when it comes to using machinery. If additional training or instruction is necessary, make safety the priority. Take the time to read manuals, ask questions and consult industry experts who can give you answers.

• Have an emergency plan and review it often with anyone who is regularly at your farm. This plan should include contact information for local

emergency responders, and contact information for friends or relatives who can be called if something goes wrong.

• Motorists, give farmmachinery operators the room they need on the road. Be patient and pass with caution when it is safe to do so.

Like many aspects of farming life, safety is a shared responsibility and a team effort. It is absolutely necessary that everyone does their part to reduce injuries or deaths involving machinery and vehicles.

Safety on the farm not only saves time and money, it reduces human suffering. Together, everyone can make the farm a safer and healthier place to live, work and play.

During Agriculture Week, let's remember the part farming has played and still does in the development of Saskatchewan. It has provided us with the essentials to achieve what we have today. By providing food for our millions -- natural Àbres for our clothing -- jobs for many of our people. Let's practise conservation to preserve this land that has given us life.

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Growing Toward Tomorrow Salute to the Farmers and Ranchers of Saskatchewan Hats off to Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers for continually providing Saskatchewan's agricultural life-blood.

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The farmers and stockmen of this community contribute greatly to the area’s economy. We salute you for your efforts now, and hope you beneÀt from those efforts in the future.

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The Many Ways Buying Locally Grown Foods Pays Dividends The popularity of organic foods and stores that cater to customers who prefer such foods continues to grow, and that growth has contributed to a growing awareness among shoppers of where the food they eat comes from. Many consumers now recognize the impact that food production has on the environment, and that recognition has spurred interest in locally grown foods.

Locally grown foods are those that are grown within your community or a community nearby. Such foods do not need to be shipped hundreds of miles before they ultimately Ànd their way onto your plate, and many people Ànd that contributes to meals that are more fresh than meals made up of foods shipped from afar. But freshness is not the only beneÀt to purchasing locally grown foods, which pay various dividends for people and the planet.

• Locally grown foods beneÀt the environment.

The phrase “Àeld to plate” is signiÀcant to consumers who prefer locally

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We would like to salute our farmer friends in this Saskatchewan Agriculture Week and Canadian Agricultural Farm Safety Week, March 15-21.

Thank you for your patronage.

We wish you continued growth and prosperity in future years.

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grown foods. That phrase refers to the distance food travels from the grower to the plate on your dinner table. Estimates vary depending on the source, but advocates of locally grown food suggest that it reduces the Àeld to plate distance by an average of 1,300 miles. That’s a signiÀcant feather in locally grown foods’ cap, as the Council on the Environment of New York City notes that it takes 435 fossil-fuel calories to Áy a single Àve calorie strawberry from California to New York. Buying locally preserves that energy that is used to transport foods from afar.

• Locally grown foods fuel your local economy.

In addition to beneÀtting the environment, locally grown foods stimulate your local economy. Local, independent farmers have largely fallen by the wayside in the 21st century, as industrial agribusinesses have taken over the produce sections in grocery stores across the country. But local, independent farmers are making a comeback, thanks in large part to consumer demand for organic foods.

Supporting such farmers who grow their foods locally means you’re putting money back into your own community, a worthwhile effort at a time when so many small communities are struggling economically.

• Buying locally grown foods contributes to biodiversity. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, more than 75 per cent of agricultural genetic diversity was lost in the 20th century. That’s thanks in large part to industrial agribusinesses that cultivate fruits and vegetables that are bred for fast maturation. But small, local farms typically grow a wider variety of fruits and vegetables in an effort to extend their growing seasons. That means consumers of locally grown foods have access to more fruits and vegetables, and therefore more Áavor.

• Buying locally maintains beautiful landscapes.

Farmland has been on the decline for decades, as cement and asphalt have made millions of acres of once beautiful farmland disappear. Buying locally helps to maintain the green space your community and surrounding communities have left.

That makes for great road trips and even helps to sustain local wildlife populations.

• Locally grown foods can be more nutritious.

Fruits and vegetables can rapidly lose nutrients once they are harvested.

That’s problematic when buying such foods from

industrial agribusinesses that need substantial time to get their products from the farm to the shelves at your local grocery chain.

But buying from local farmers increases the likelihood that the fruits and vegetables you purchase were just picked and therefore have yet to lose a signiÀcant amount of nutrients.

Locally grown foods are growing in popularity, and that popularity can be traced to the freshness of such foods as well as the numerous additional beneÀts that locally grown foods provide.