Issue 14

Vol. 104 No. 14

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Valade reappointed ot Asquith Housing Authority SUsan Valade has been reappointed to the Asquith Housing Authority Board of Directors.

Valade has served on the board for the past 14 years. Other members of the board are Kristy Campbell, Garry Dumont, Fern Downie and Darren Kraft. Kraft is chairperson.

The Asquith Housing Authority is a communitybased organization that provides daily management of 18 housing units constructed and operated under the terms of a federal-provincialmunicipal cost-sharing agreement.

Social Services Minister, June Draude, paid tribute to the volunteers who manage the social housing projects in their community.

“This local hands-on approach ensures that the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation responds effectively to the needs of each community.

Saskatchewan has a network of 271 housing authorities and more than 1,500 volunteers.

Pe r s o n s i n t e r e s t e d in volunteering to serve on the board of directors for the Asquith Housing Authority are encouraged to contact the mayor of Asquith. A local nominating committee recommends board members.

Applications for accommodation are available from the manager of the Asquith Housing Authority.

For us all . . . St. Gabriel School re-enacted the most compelling story every told, March 28, as they held their Holy Thursday program. Deeply

moving, the event brings to light the reason for this, the most important event in mankind’s existence. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Financial Transparency for First Nations becomes reality A bill that gives financial transparency to First Nations people was passed into law by the federal government this past March 27.

The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, joined

by Kelly Block, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon– Rosetown–Biggar, Phyllis Sutherland, member of Manitoba’s Peguis First Nation, and Colin Craig, Prairie Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, to announce Bill C-27’s passing into law.

“All Canadians, including First Nations, want and deserve transparency and accountability from their governments,” said Block.

“I am proud of our work with grassroots First Nation members, to have this legislation passed into law so that their communities can benefit from the investment, economic development and greater certainty that accompanies enhanced accountability and transparency.”

“I am very pleased to announce that the First Nations Financial Transparency Act will receive Royal Assent today,” said

Valcourt. “The passage of this important legislation into law represents a milestone for those First Nation community members, such as Phyllis Sutherland, who have been calling for greater accountability and transparency. This Act will help deliver more effective, transparent and accountable governments, which will contribute to stronger, more self-sufficient and prosperous communities.”

The First Nations Financial Transparency Act strengthens transparency and accountability by requiring First Nations to publish the annual audited consolidated financial statements they already prepare, as well as a schedule of chiefs and councillors’ salaries and expenses. The accounting standards are in line with other levels of government in Canada.

“Bill C-27 will lead to big changes in accountability and transparency in First Nation communities,” said Phyllis Sutherland, member of the Peguis First Nation and president of the Peguis Accountability Coalition.

“People at the grassroots level will be able to access information about their

community without fear of intimidation or reprisal.”

Colin Craig, Prairie Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, said the CTF has been pushing for the new law for over three years, commending the government for acting on concerns raised by taxpayers and whistle blowers living on reserves.

“Plain and simple, this new law will improve ac-

countability and especially help the grassroots hold their elected officials accountable,” he added.

First Nations will be required to publish their annual audited consolidated financial statements by July 29, 2014. In fact, many First Nation governments are leading the way and already publish financial information online and some already provide detailed

reports to their communities.

Citizens in First Nation communities will also benefit from the potential economic opportunities that this new law will bring by creating a better environment for private sector investment building a foundation for long-term prosperity in First Nation communities across the country.

Drip, dripping away . . . The melt continues, and for many a roof in town, icicles decorate the eaves and play their drip, drip tune. Soon, the promise of spring - the greens, the hues of blue and splashes of red, will liberate the world from its sleepy hibernation to the promise of something new (and warm!). (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Graduate employment, regional retention rising among Great Plains College alumni Great Plains College continues to make strides in meeting Saskatchewan’s labour market demand, according to the recently released 2011-12 Student Outcomes Report and 2010-11 Annual Graduate Follow-Up Survey.

The Student Outcomes Report found that 73 per cent of the college’s postsecondary graduates from the 2011-12 year were employed within 90 days of graduation, an 18 per cent increase over the 90-day employment rate of graduates in 2010-11. Of those alumni 99 per cent found their employment in Saskatchewan.

“Meeting labour market demand goes hand-in-hand with preparing students for successful careers so it’s always exciting to see improvement in key areas like these,” said Director of Planning, Keleah Ostrander, March

27. “The next step of course is to build on these successes by helping even more students realize their potential in future years.”

The Annual Graduate Follow-Up Survey is conducted to assess employment trends one year after graduation and found that 89 per cent of Great Plains College’s 2010-11 graduates were employed 12 months later. That number is up seven per cent from the one-year employment rate of 2009-10 graduates.

In addition, the survey revealed positive retention trends in the regional labour force as 81 per cent of 201011 graduates were employed in the Great Plains College region one year after graduation, compared with 76 per cent who lived in the region prior to enrolling at the college.

The Student Outcomes Report was also designed

to measure student satisfaction with their college experience, and reported that 94 per cent of students said they would recommend Great Plains College to a friend, colleague or family member.

Course quality, instruction, program orientation, classroom facilities, registration services and academic advising all scored highly across the college.

“The education was life-changing for me,” said graduate Jennifer Robertson (Business, 2012), now employed as a record keeper with Stark and Marsh Chartered Accountants in Swift Current. “My experience at the college was great.

The staff, the atmosphere and the education were more than I could have asked for.”

Both surveys were conducted by Fast Consulting between February and November 2012.

The season of the Long Shadows . . . The sun sets on another season at Argo Bush, and snow conditions are deep but icy. Until next year, it’s time for summer!

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Well Wishes Program now available in Heartland If you have a friend or family member that is a patient or resident in a Heartland facility, you can now send a greeting, birthday or well wish message.

Heartland Health Region’s new Well Wishes Program was announced this past March 25. It allows family and friends to send the greeting to residents and patients via the Internet.

All messages are handled confidentially.

Once you click the ‘Well Wishes’ teddy-bear graphic on the Heartland Web site (hrha.sk.ca/), it will take you to an e-mail page and you can then send your message. Upon receipt, your e-mail will be printed, placed in a sealed envelope, and delivered to the patient’s/resident’s room.

You must clearly note the name of the patient/ resident and the facility it is to go to in your e-mail.

This program has been adopted in other health regions and has been very well received. It is a great way for family members or friends to connect with patients or residents in the health region when they are unable to visit and may be

far away but still want to let the patient/resident know they are thinking of them.

This opportunity to send a patient or resident well wishes is to be strictly used for this purpose.

Other forms of messaging, such as e-mails containing solicitations, questionable content, or conducting personal business, will not be delivered and will be deleted from the system.

While you may submit a greeting any time, delivery service is offered during regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. The Heartland Health Region will do its best upon receiving any message, to deliver it within a 24-hour time period. There may be a delay in delivery for messages received during a holiday.

Delivery of greetings to any recipient that is received after he/she has been discharged cannot be guaranteed.

The Well Wishes program is one way that we all can bring happiness to a patient or resident who is being provided care in on of the region’s facilities.

School Bunny Time . . . Biggar Central School kids had a special visitor recently - a floppy eared, hop-to-it kind of rabbit. The Easter Bunny hit the classrooms delivering some early chocolate to students. (Submitted Photo)

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Biggar Masonic Lodge celebrates 100 years On February 12 the Masons in Biggar celebrated the 100th Anniversary of their Lodge.

Guests from across the province attended. The Grand Master of the Saskatchewan Masonic Lodge, Carl Krause; the Deputy Grand Master, Jack Colenutt; Grand Senior Warden, John Leyshon; and Grand Junior Warden, Dave Abel were in attendance.

Masonic Lodges across the province joined in the celebration. Three lodges from Saskatoon (Saskatoon Central, Victory and Elstow), as well as the North West Mounted Police Lodge from Regina attended.

Members from King Hiram Lodge in Regina, Swift Current Lodge, Rosetown Lodge, Ionic Lodge from North Battleford and Keystone Liongate Lodge from Vancouver were also present.

Vera McNeil received a presentation in honour of her late husband, Charlie McNeil.

The possibility of forming a Masonic Lodge in Biggar was held on November 12, 1912. A petition, signed by 18 Masons, was forwarded

issued under the name of the Biggar Lodge No. 100. At the time, annual membership dues were $6 per year, with nonresident dues being $3.

In 1963 on the 50th anniversary of the Biggar Lodge, Sam Young the only surviving charter member was

in attendance. The 84year-old was then living in Flin Flon, Manitoba.

For the first 28 years of the Lodge’s existence meetings were held in a variety of rented halls around Biggar. Efforts had been started to raise money to build a facility for meetings.

The Great Depression ended those efforts, as hard times found some members struggling to pay their dues.

In 1941 the Masons held their meetings on the top floor of the Eamon Block.

Mr. Eamon gave notice in

June of that year that he intended to turn the top floor into suites. At that point the Lodge purchased an existing school annex located in Biggar. The annex was remodelled and in the spring of 1942 the building was dedicated.

This remodelled building sits at its current site of 101 Fifth Avenue East.

In 1954 funds were raised to put in a full basement, forced air heat and modern plumbing.

To assist in funding these modernizations, the 1955 dues were increased to $12 per year.

The Biggar Masonic Lodge prides itself in being a multig e n e r a t i o n a l organization.

Many members of the Lodge are relatives of men who have been Lodge members in the past.

Some of our current members are related to Masons who signed the original petition in 1912.

The Biggar Masonic Lodge is proud of our fraternal organization and our rich history, and look forward to having a positive impact in our community for the next 100 years!

Council resolved that with respect to the municipal reserve option concerning the proposed subdivision of Lot W and X - Industrial of Parcel A, NE 1/4 Section 3235-14-W3M, that the

Town make a monetary settlement to the dedicated lands account in the amount of $1,500.

Council resolved that with respect to the municipal reserve option concerning Parcel

A, Plan G388 Ext 2, that the Town make a monetary settlement to the dedicated lands account in the amount of $300.

Council resolved that

the request for rental of Jubilee Stadium to be waived for the Glassic on March 15 and 16, be approved.

• Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

Vera McNeil received a presentation in honour of her late husband, Charlie McNeil (main picture). Masonic Lodges across the province joined in the celebration of the Biggar Masonic Lodge’s 100 years. Three lodges from Saskatoon (Saskatoon Central, Victory and Elstow), as well as the North West Mounted Police Lodge from Regina attended. Members from King Hiram Lodge in Regina, Swift Current Lodge, Rosetown Lodge, Ionic Lodge from North Battleford and Keystone Liongate Lodge from Vancouver were also present (inset picture). (Submitted Photos) to the Grand Secretary of the Masonic Lodge in Saskatchewan.

A dispensation was granted by the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan on January 25, 1913 and on February 10 of that year the Lodge was instituted. On June 19, 1913 a charter was

Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held March 5, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Alan Boyle, Penny McCallum, Eugene Motruk, and Kirk Sherbino.

Council resolved that the minutes of the February 26 regular meeting of the Biggar and District Recreation Board be accepted as presented and that the recommendations contained therein be approved.

Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $101,825.66, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $12,805.52, be approved.

Council resolved that the following building permit be issued upon payment of the prescribed fee: 101208269 Sask Ltd -

Personal Care Home; Lot 20 Block 16 Plan D4770; Subject to compliance with the points noted in the Plan Examination Report from MuniCode Services Ltd. dated February 7, 2013.

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Space: a frontier waiting to be discovered There’s something about outer space that is fascinating. Not sure whether it is the call of the unknown, the adventure or the wealth of knowledge that is to be gained but it is fascinating.

I have been following two sites on the net. One is the Mars Curiosity Rover which shows daily progress on the Rover’s mission. You can even track the Rover as it roams across the surface of Mars. One day it was digging in the soil and taking samples to be analyzed. It may sound trivial but the tools that the robot has in its arsenal are able to do just about anything. Through the many tests and samples taken, scientists have been able to determine that life may have existed on the red planet.

The other site is the one by Chris Hadfield, the Canadian astronaut manning the International Space Station. Hadfield is the one of the most social media savvy astronauts yet and is sharing his comments and pictures with us earthlings.

He has taken many pictures and posts them on the web through various sites.

The one I caught was on CTV news but if you google Chris Hadfield you will find many sites.

Hadfield has captured Saskatoon and Regina from the space station. All covered in snow but since the station orbits the Earth every 92 minutes so hopefully he will have the opportunity to take some pics of Sask in the summer.

Another gorgeous site was the Rocky Mountains from the top looking down. Again in the winter so the snow against the backdrop of the earth was splendid. There are deserts and lakes and lots of cities (New York, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal) lit up in the night sky.

If you are interested in either of these two sites check out NASA for links or even the Canadian Space Agency.

There are some that may question the funding that goes into the space program but once you realize the knowledge gained then it is all worth it.

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Doing your taxes leads to better health Taking advantage of tax credits can go a long way to making things easier for low-income Canadians

by Gary Block, Expert Advisor, EvidenceNetwork.ca Distributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia.com Tax season is upon us and my practice is humming. I am not an accountant, I am a family doctor. My patients are not bank executives, they are largely people who live in poverty, many of whom are homeless and on social assistance. Yet I have set out to remind my patients – each and every one of them – to fill out their tax returns.

Is this a case of confused professional identity?

Have I confused RRSPs with ECGs? I don’t think so. This is a powerful health intervention.

Rena, a patient of

mine who suffers from high blood pressure, chronic back pain and depression, and with whom I have spent countless hours, once said to me, “Doc, if you really want to make me better, get me more money.”

Rena works full time at a minimum wage job, earning just under $20 000 a year. With this, she does her best to support herself and her young daughter. However, she has not always been diligent in filing her tax returns. If she had, she could have received over $8,000 more per year in tax credits from the provincial and federal governments.

That might have gone a long way to make things just a little bit better for her, including her health.

Suggesting Rena fill

out her tax return is prescribing income. And prescribing income can be just as powerful as prescribing medications for her blood pressure or her mood.

This approach is grounded in evidence.

The link between health and income is solid and consistent – almost every major health condition, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and mental illness, occurs more often and has worse outcomes among people who live at lower income. As people improve their income, their health improves. It follows that improving my patients’ income should improve their health.

There is evidence that this approach to delivering health care

works. Family practices in the UK have worked with “welfare rights advisors” for two decades. These advisors focus on helping low income patients access the income benefits they are due. These programs have been shown to improve patients’ income and sense of wellbeing in the short-term studies that have been conducted so far.

Closer to home, a study conducted in Dauphin, Manitoba in the 1970s, recently analyzed by health economist Evelyn Forget, showed that an income supplement offered to an entire town reduced hospital visits, birth rates, and hospitalizations for mental illness, accidents and injuries.

It is true that the most

meaningful answer to addressing poverty lies in much larger scale interventions than my attempts to have my patients fill out their tax returns. In fact, the same can be said for many conditions we treat. We can combat heart disease with cholesterol and blood pressure medication, but what about reducing saturated fats in processed foods? Diabetes can be improved with metformin and insulin, but what about decreasing access to sugary drinks?

We do our best to treat each patient and their illness in our own practices while advocating for broader policy change.

The same approach is necessary for fighting

poverty. As doctors we need to, and we can, prescribe income while advocating for real, effective policies to combat poverty.

I will continue to advise my patients to exercise more and eat healthier food, but this tax season I will also spend time prescribing tax returns. Income is a powerful determinant of health – more so than many medications I prescribe. I will do my part to make it a positive force in the health of my patients.

Gary Bloch is a family physician with St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, and the Chair of the Ontario College of Family Physicians’ Committee on Poverty and Health. He is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca.

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Lower generic drug prices in effect The headline read “Documenting churches a race against time” and was a wonderful story about a historian at the University of Alberta who has given himself the daunting task or documenting the history of Ukrainian and Russian churches across the Prairies.

And what a task that would be. Just think about all the churches in your community or your ancestors’ that have abandoned churches. In some cases the building is no longer there but the cemetery still remains, sometimes in the middle of a farmer’s field.

According to the historian these buildings are both a treasure and a tragedy.

Certainly a treasure, not only for their historic value but in those days churches were ornate. Beautiful architecture on the outside and a very serene, calm interior.

There are many stories to be told inside those walls from christenings, to weddings to funerals and all those Christmas and Easter celebrations.

Unfortunately as the congregations dispersed over time it was difficult to keep up

with the maintenance on the buildings and the tragedy is many have fallen into disrepair.

In some cases the remaining few can no longer afford the upkeep and the volunteers are not able to do it themselves anymore.

These buildings are facing demolition with most of them being burned.

Sad really.

In the case of my family there is one church in Saskatchewan where they worshipped.

Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church at Blumenfeld faced the same destiny and even today there are challenges to keeping the church open. It has since been declared an historic site but there are no funds that go with the designation.

It is a credit to the German community in the area that they have taken up the torch and worked hard to keep the church from disappearing. There is a grotto and a cemetery on the grounds.

My mother and my aunt would tell me stories of religious ceremonies held in the grotto. A special day was one held in May where there would be

a parade and everyone came to worship. They told me stories of how my grandfather helped to build the church and sang in the choir.

They shared many memories of Sundays and celebrations and today quite a few of my ancestors are buried in the cemetery.

I’m glad that this part of my heritage has been preserved but for many that is not the case.

Instead many churches have vanished and those that do remain face extinction with every passing hours.

Some of them are art galleries. There are a number of churches across the Prairies contains works of art done by Berthold von Imhoff. This immigrant was blessed with a great gift and although he was not a very good farmer he did paint beautiful scenes in several churches. What a shame to have these destroyed.

It may be impossible to save the actual building. In that event documenting the families who worshipped there and the special events it is possible to save a part of history.

For Health Sake!

by Carmen McGregor Thinking about quitting smoking?

Congratulations on taking the first step to a new and improved you!

Your pharmacist is equipped with the skills and know-how to make sure your stop smoking journey is a successful one. We can help you deal with road bumps such as minimizing cravings, trigger avoidance and maintaining a smoke free lifestyle.

Your pharmacist can also help tailor your stop smoking approach by calculating your level of nicotine dependence.

Many people are intimidated by the fear of dealing with cravings.

Your cravings will be strongest during the first four to five days after you quit. Remember the

4-D approach to help you overcome cravings: Delay, Distract, Deep breathe and Drink water!

You can also reduce the chances of weight gain often associated with quitting smoking by taking a proactive approach.

Try increasing your amount exercise and eating a healthier diet a few weeks before your quit date so you are well prepared and not overwhelmed by too many modifications all at once!

There is also a vast array of over the counter products as well as prescription medications that can aid in reducing nicotine cravings.

Visit your friendly local pharmacist for many more tips and tools to

make quitting smoking a success for you!

Starting April 1, Saskatchewan people will be able to benefit from lower prices on six commonly used generic drugs.

In January, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall and Premier Robert Ghiz of Prince Edward Island announced through the Council of Federation that Canadian provinces and territories are moving forward on price-setting for six of the most widely used generic drugs. This initiative will realize close to $10 million in annual savings for Saskatchewan residents, private insurers and the provincial government.

“We know prescription medicine is expensive,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said, March 28.

“Through this initiative, provinces and territories have together achieved the lowest generic prices to date in Canada. This means patients will be able to receive better value for the important drugs they rely on.”

Participating provinces and territories have leveraged combined purchasing power and agreed to establish a price point for the six drugs at 18 per cent of the equivalent brand name drug.

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These six generic drugs represent approximately 20 per cent of the publicly funded spending on generic drugs in Canada.

Currently, individual provinces and territories pay between 25 and 40 per cent of brand name prices.

“Our government recognizes there are impacts to community pharmacies as a result of this initiative,” Duncan said. “We will continue working with pharmacies and pharmacists to identify opportunities to reinvest a portion of the savings into community pharmacy services.

Pharmacists are important members of the health care team. We appreciate the important services they provide in their communities.”

In recent years, the Ministry of Health has supported a number of significant initiatives and programs, including enhanced pharmacist

prescribing services such as extending refills and prescribing for minor ailments, so pharmacists are able to work to their full scope of practice and provide important medication management services for Saskatchewan residents.

The six generic drugs to be priced at 18 per cent of brand are: • Atorvastatin – used to treat high cholesterol; • Ramipril – used to treat blood pressure and other cardiovascular conditions; • Venlafaxine – used to treat depression and other mental health conditions; • Amlodipine – used to treat high blood pressure and angina; • Omeprazole – used to treat a variety of gastrointestinal conditions; and • Rabeprazole – used to treat a variety of gastrointestinal conditions.

Oral Health Oral pain is often ignored until it is unbearable, which is different than how we generally treat pain in other parts of our bodies. Oral disease and infections need to be treated as any other medical condition. See your dentist regularly. Keep your mouth clean by brushing and flossing. Limit foods and drinks high in sugar and acidic content. Avoid all tobacco products. For more information on dental health, contact your dental health professional or Heartland Health Region’s Dental Health Educator.

Heartland Health Region Board Meeting The next Board meeting will be held Friday, April 24th, 2013 in Rosetown. Board packages can be obtained from the Regional Corporate Office within one week of the meeting. Please call the office to arrange for printing and pick up. Contact Christa Garrett at 306-882-4111 ext 236 or by e-mail christa.garrett@hrha.sk.ca.

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Bygones

by Bob Mason

Things are never quite the same as we remember then!

Even people change!

Heck, when Yours Truly (YT) was a small boy and had a bath every Saturday night, whether he needed it or not. People used to say what a “nice clean young fellow” he was!

Now, (even though he had a bath every couple of days!) some folks call him a “dirty old man!”

Times have really changed, alright, sometimes for the better, and sometimes I wonder!

Short story about how people change: We were growing boys, in those years that we spent on “Springwell Farm up across the river and, of course, attended the local country school.

Like most growing boys we always studied reading, writing and Arithmetic, almost ignoring the girls in our classes.

It was obvious though, that all of us had eyes for Mary. Mary, (I think she was Grade 6 or so) was not only good looking,

very personable for her age, and friendly, but she was also quite talented, we thought, and drew a very life-like horse picture on the blackboard.

YT who was a shy, selfconscious kid at that time, always wished the he was as attractive as Mary back then, and still does!

But he likes to tell people that a horse kicked him in the face!

Suddenly, in the middle of the ‘30’s she just disappeared . . .

Years later, after we had moved away, a fellow down south told me that he had to make a statistics survey up across the river and wondered if YT could go with him as a kind of guide because I knew the country up there. Away we went, and a while later we knocked on a door.

That door was almost rudely yanked open, and a very sloppy lady with huge curlers hanging from her head almost yelled: “Bobby Mason, you old buggar! What the hell are you doing up in this Godforsaken country?

I’m Mary, remember? We went to school together!”

My friend made his survey, and after a while we drove away. As we went down the road Bill asked, “Whatever is the reason you look so disappointed”, he said. “After all, we did meet an old school-mate of yours!”

YT didn’t have to reply, he kept looking a the country rolling by, and caught a glimpse of himself in the old trucks rear view mirror . . . and wondered!

The whole countryside had changed quite a bit, alright, but so had the people!

Short stories about how the country had changed: There used to be an old farmer south of here, who had a field that changed sizes every summer.

Right after he sowed it in the spring, he proudly announced: “It sure didn’t take me long to work that twenty acres!” But in the fall he would also proudly announce: “Y’know that fifteen acre field went darn near thirty bushels

to the acre!”

A lot of people didn’t believe it though, especially after he told about the whirlwind that went through his yard and sucked his well dry!

When Yours Truly was a boy, up in the fairly flat countryside of Great Bend, a few miles east of our place, a bare hilltop stuck up above the surrounding poplars.

That hill sure appealed to me, and all through those younger years almost seemed to say, “Come over and climb me sometime!” Finally, one Saturday (about 1933 or so) almost like a Zane Grey character, he filled a water-bottle and started out.

Away on past the old school, I eventually got there and thrilled all the way up to the top, to look back over the way I had come!

“What a wonderful view!” he thought. “It is almost worth coming over to see!”

The sun was getting low above the hills across the river, and silhouetted against them, miles away was home! Suddenly he seemed to realize that all around him was a strange

unknown part of the world where he had never been before, and could hardly control himself as he raced across to that so familiar place.

It must be some kind of a phobia, I think. We all have it, even the horses that race back into a burning stable! Young YT never tried to go back to that hill again.

Years later, when Phyllis and I drove up across the river to see my old home, we drove my truck down a back trail that went right by that high land.

How small everything seemed! How bare the whole view west of there was. “Can this be the same place?” I thought, and looked off toward home . . . Sorry, someone, had moved it into town a few years before!

The hills behind Struan were still there, and the horizon, but they might as well have been gone too for only the legs of my memory could take me back!

Like a lot of other young people one of our boys was touring Europe and wanted to visit Kapelsche Veer, one of the worst “todos” that YT was in during WWII!

“From Waalwijik Holland,” I told him, go straight north until you come to the Maas (Meuse) River, and about a mile west is the little ferry harbour of K.V.” Time passed and he came home!

“Icouldn’tfindKapelsche Veer at all,” he said. “The town of Waalwijk goes all the way up to the river now, and part way along it. There has been a lot of work done on the dikes there, and none of the people have ever even heard of the place!”

Yours Truly wasn’t surprised, back in 1945, most of the Dutch people had never heard of ti either!

I’m not exactly sure myself about all the places we have been over there! Mebbe K.V. isn’t even there any more, and like that hill up in Great Bend, is a fading part of my memory!

There are a few things that don’t change though, and I really value the memory of a wounded German soldier who said “Gimme a light, Bob!” I don’t smoke myself, but I crouched down low and gave him a light anyway!

Flood preparedness program to assist Saskatchewan communities Tuesday, Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) Ken Cheveldayoff confirmed

the government of Saskatchewan will continue to assist residents faced with threats of flooding with the 2013 Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP).

The program provides engineering and technical assistance to municipalities while sharing the cost of permanent and temporary flood prevention works.

“As Saskatchewan readies for a significant spring run-off, our government is committed to supporting its citizens and communities faced with potential flooding,” Cheveldayoff said. “Since 2011, the government of Saskatchewan has provided $25 million to assist in the construction of 580 permanent works across the province. Investing in community-driven mitigation efforts creates protection from flooding not only this spring but in years to come.”

The EFDRP covers 100 per cent of costs for engineering assistance and purchase of sandbags by local governments.

The program also reimburses individuals for 85percentandcommunities

and businesses for 75 per cent of the cost of approved, permanent flood protection works built to provide protection from imminent flooding in 2013. These include projects like berms, culverts and lift station work.

The program will also cover 50 per cent of the cost for temporary flood protection measures such as purchase of sand for sandbags and pumping.

Projects must be approved by the WSA in order to qualify for funding.

Requests for assistance under the program should be directed to the nearest WSA regional office or by calling toll free at 1-866-7275420. Further information is available at wsask.ca.

The Water Security Agency was created to lead implementation of the 25 Year Saskatchewan Water Security Plan. It will improvewatermanagement capacity and service to individuals, businesses and communities across Saskatchewan. This new agency brings together, for the first time, all of the major responsibilities related to water quality and quantity.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 7

Diamond Lodge News

‘Top Talkers’ take 4-H trophy

March 10, District 23 held their annual Public Speaking day.

Virgina Peters, Tiffany Peters, Lorraine Heather and Jean Itterman were the judges for the afternoon.

Twelve members spoke with the winner of each age category moving on to North West Regional Public Speaking in Blaine Lake March 23. The winners were: Cloverbud - Julie Grinde; Catherwood Beef and Sheep; Junior - Landen Boisvert, Monarch Multiple; Intermediate - Wyatt Miller, Catherwood Beef and Sheep; Senior - Rebekah Cook, Catherwood Beef and Sheep.

New Horizons Activities New Horizons hopes everyone had a great Easter with family and friends. We would like to give a great big thank you to the Town of Biggar crew for keeping our roads plowed.

The courtesy car for the month of March made 652 trips. On March 19 the car made 46 trips with Pat Turner as the driver.

We appreciate the wonderful volunteer drivers who go out of their way to provide this service in our community. The car operates from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 4 p.m. We thank the members who make their final request for the car before 4 p.m. to enable our volunteer drivers to finish their day by 4 p.m.

Bingo was played on March 14 with 10 players in attendance. The caller was Gladys Schell. Kate Yaroshko worked the floor, Anita Beckstead handed out the prizes and Barb Archibald provided the lunch. The half-and-half winner was Pat Turner.

On March 28 bingo was played with Gladys Schell as the caller, Kate Yaroshko working the floor and providing the lunch, and Johanna Lehnert gave out the prizes. Kate Yaroshko & Johanna Lehnert split the half-and-half bingo and Linda Bermett won

the blackout bingo.

Kaiser scores for March 15: 1st Helen Kanz, 2nd Bill Fisher, 3rd Rita MacKinnon. The host for the afternoon was Bill Fisher with Mildred Henne providing the lunch.

Jam Session was held on March 20 with 37 people in attendance. MC for the afternoon was Gord Besse, Ken Bates greeted the guests at the door and Barb Beirnes, Blanche Borchardt and Gail Herzberg provided the lunch.

The entertainment was provided by Bill Haffermehl and Bob Maguire from Saskatoon. Gary Donahue and Gord Laycock from Biggar. Dennis Cratty, Norman Bows and Howard Titman from Rosetown.

Carpet bowling winners on March 12 were: 1st place Marie Roesch, Emily Liska, Alma Redlich; 2nd place Pat Turner, Aileen Smith and Barb Swyryda. March 19 1st place Barb Swyryda, Alma Redlich and Ed Smith; 2nd place Marie Roesch, Dinah Kegler and Mildred Henne. March 26 1st Agnes Small, Gail Herzberg, Judy Rickwood; 2nd place Dinah Kegler, Aileen Smith and Florence Hammond.

Monday afternoon

Kaiser scores: March 18 Ken Pearce 1st, Dick Sully 2nd, Pat Turner 3rd, Cathy Lorenz 4th. Highest scoring game Vera McNeil and Ken Pearce.

March 25 Bill Fisher 1st, Wayne McLean 2nd, Geoff Cooke 3rd, Dick Sully 4th.

Highest scoring game Bill Fisher and Geoff Cooke.

A card party was held on March 22 with 12 people in attendance. At the end of play Cribbage winners were Richard Boisvert and Marg Molberg and the Kaiser winners were Ken Pearce and Grant Gamble. Margaret Molberg was the host for the afternoon with Aileen Smith providing the lunch.

New Horizons is having a hall cleaning bee on Saturday, April 20 beginning at 9:30 a.m. We are also hosting an Appreciation soup and sandwich lunch for our volunteer office workers and courtesy car drivers on May 1. Further details to follow.

Our garage sale on March 23 was a huge success. We appreciate everyone who came out and supported the New Horizons.

The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created Spring. ~Bern Williams

Hello from everyone here at the Diamond Lodge. We hope you all had a wonderful Easter.

The weather has finally decided to be on our side and bring us some sunshine.

Monday we started our morning off with exercises. In the afternoon , we played Wheel of Fortune.

Tuesday we had current events and swing bowl in the afternoon.

Wednesday, we played Yahtzee . Our teams consisted of Team Easter and Team Bunny. The scores were pretty close but Team Bunny came out on top. After lunch we had ice cream cart. Dishes and cones of ice cream were enjoyed by all.

Thursday we exercised in the morning and played our favourite game, bingo after lunch. Thank you to our volunteers who helped us. There were a lot of happy residents who were lucky to win and some a couple of times.

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Good Friday we had no activities.

Saturday morning we had our Easter Tea. Residents enjoyed a cup of coffee or tea and a treat while visiting with friends. In the afternoon we watched the movie Coal Miner’s Daughter.

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rite of many residents.

Sunday was Easter. We had no activities but the residents enjoyed picking through some Easter baskets full of chocolate eggs. Yummy treat!

We hope you have a fabulous week and the weather stays nice and sunny ?

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Biggar Central School 2000 School Community Council Annual General Meeting TUES., APRIL 30 7:00 p.m. at Biggar Central School 2000 Members will be elected at that time to serve on the SCC for the 2013-2014 school year. Refreshments will be served.

All are welcome!

Town of Biggar, Saskatchewan

PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Biggar intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 01-632 known as The Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT The proposed bylaw will: 1. Rezone from M1 - Light Industrial District to R1 - Residential District described below as affected lands.

AFFECTED LAND The affected land to be rezoned in 1. is described as Lots 41-45, Block 3, Plan 101562218 Ext. 19-23 which forms part of this notice. This land is located on King Street in the 200 block as shown outlined in bold and crosshatched on the map forming part of this notice.

REASON The reason for the amendment is to allow residential development on this land.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Tow OfÀce in Biggar, Saskatchewan between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at a cost of $2.00 PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on the 16th day of April A.D., 2013 at 8:00 p.m. in the Town of Biggar Council Chambers to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal ofÀce before the hearing.

Issued at Biggar, Saskatchewan, this 28th day of March, A.D., 2013.

Barb Barteski, Chief Administrative OfÀcer

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

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Wetland’s in danger in age of modern agriculture

by Calvin Daniels

Wetlands have long been something farmers have struggled with.

In the past the struggle was straight forward, revolving around how to effectively eliminate them from a field.

A wetland was simply acres which could not be planted, and that was seen as a detriment to a farm operation.

There were of course reasons for that view, beginning with the quota system of delivering grain

which used to be based on delivering an amount of bushels per cultivated acres.

It was a system which really forced Prairie farmers into setting the plow to hundreds of acres of land which would have better been left as wetlands, riparian areas, or woodland.

The quota system may have changed, but wetlands are still being drained from fields based on economic factors.

When grain and oilseed prices are high, as they are today, farmers reasonably want to grow the maximum bushels, and so they seek to claim every acre possible.

In low prices it comes down to maximizing bushels to maximize returns, and that again means wanting every acre possible in production.

Then there is the pressure of ever larger equipment.

Things such as potholes, sloughs, and even shelterbelts and tree bluffs become problematic in the face of ever larger equipment. Manoeuvring around potholes with a 60-foot-plus cultivator is not something farmers want to be doing.

So there have always been good reasons for farmers changing the landscape, but draining wetlands, while perhaps

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positive for an individual farmer, it is not good for the overall health of the land.

Ducks Unlimited Canada research scientist Pascal Badiou told a Prairie Flood Management and Mitigation Seminar in Yorkton the loss of natural wetland is having an effect of water quality on the Canadian Prairies.

“Globally we have lost 50 per cent of the world’s wetlands in the last 100-years,” said Badiou, who added in the Canadian Prairie region an estimated 90 per cent of naturally occurring wetlands have been lost.

Badiou details that wetlands protect waterways further downstream from taking on the full effect of nutrient load leeching from a larger area because of drainage.

The wetlands also offer additional storage in extreme rain and melt events, he said.

So there are now more stringent rules regarding new drainage projects. That is good for a watershed, but begs the question if a slough is good for a wider area, should not that area pay the farmer something for maintaining a wetland he

could drain and farm.

Badiou said he wasn’t sure farmers maintaining the status quo should be compensated, but it would seem if you legislate that you can’t drain then society should pay some compensation.

It is a debate which scares government based on the cost they might face, when you hear Badiou talk about Lake Winnipeg being the sickest lake in the world, and nutrient load from the land being the culprit.

What is the cost of such damage? In that context, paying farmers may be a small price to pay.

NDP calls on Sask Party to consider research, evidence The NDP spent the legislative week calling on the Sask Party to consider facts, consultation and research before pushing its agenda.

“The Sask Party is stubborn,” said NDP Leader Cam Broten, March 28. “It has been pushing its agenda without listening, without research and without evidence.”

Spring runoff and potential flooding was a focus during the final week of March after a winter with record snowfall, Broten adds.

Despite the strong potential for flooding, the Sask Party released a budget with no money for flood damage, he said. Flooding cost the

province an average of $105 million in each of the last three years, he continued.

The Sask Party’s costly push to privatize infrastructure with P3 schools, a hospital and an interchange was also raised by the NDP this week. The Sask Party’s first attempt at P3 privatization – the P3 Secretariat – failed and was abandoned in 2009, Broten claimed.

Broten and the NDP team also raised: • two previously buried reports on the former film tax credit and its economic impact. Both reports provided solid evidence on the benefit of the film tax credit – but the Sask Party killed

the credit and gutted the entire film industry, the NDP said; • the Sask Party’s plan to push ahead with standardized testing for all students, despite failing to produce evidence to show more testing instead of more teaching would benefit students, the NDP said; • the Sask Party’s denial of surgical wait-times data presented by the Canadian Institute for Hospital Information.

CIHI is the industry standard in health care statistics, but the Sask Party stubbornly refuses to acknowledge data that shows wait times are growing under the Sask Party government, the NDP said.

2013 ASSESSMENT NOTICE Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 for the year of 2013 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the ofÀce of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Thursday, April 5 to June 5, 2013, excluding holidays.

A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to Àle his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 Box 184, Landis, Saskatchewan, S0K 2K0 by the 5th day of June, 2013.

Dated at Landis, Saskatchewan, this 4th day of April, 2013.

Kara Kirilenko, Assessor

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

Flexible options to help patrons assume pasture operations Up to 15 year lease terms and use of fixed assets at no cost

Last Thursday, Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced further options to help federal community pasture patrons assume operation of their community pasture.

“We have been 100 per cent clear from the start that patrons of these pastures are the priority for our government,” Stewart said. “We have been talking to and meeting with patrons on a regular basis and we are working to be flexible in order to make this transition a success.”

Patron groups will have the opportunity to either lease or purchase their pasture. If a patron group chooses to lease, the provincial government will offer a 15 year lease term.

In addition, the provincial government will provide use of fixed assets to patrons at no cost, provided patrons perform regular maintenance. These assets include fences, dugouts and cattle handling facilities. Patrons also have the option to purchase these improvements at zero per cent interest over the term of their lease, if they wish to do so in order to gain equity.

The sale of these assets to patrons posed a significant increase in costs in some pastures and the federal government has indicated they will be transferred to the provincial government at no cost.

Funding of up to $120,000 per patron group is also available to assist with the costs of establishing legal entities, developing business plans and accessing training.

Ten federal community pastures will transfer to the provincial government and to patron operation for the 2014 grazing season. The remaining pastures will be transferred to patron operation by the 2018 grazing season.

“Patrons have been working with the province toward assuming operations of their pasture,” Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Director and federal pasture patron Larry Grant said.

“We appreciate the flex-

ibility and options being provided to make this transition successful.”

“The majority of patrons are also pasture managers and environmental stewards on their own ranches and recognize this is an opportunity for them,” Saskatchewan

Cattlemen’s Association Director and federal pasture patron Howard Toews said. “We recognize and appreciate the province’s commitment to patrons, as well as the time, effort and flexibility allocated to assist with this transition.”

“Cattle producers have proven their environmental stewardship, are the best managers of land, and are best suited to make decisions regarding the future of these pastures which they have been grazing for decades,” Saskatchewan Stock Growers

Association President Harold Martens said.

“We know this transition is a significant process and we appreciate the provincial government’s commitment to working with patrons to make it a success.”

The provincial govern-

ment will continue to work with patrons on this pasture transition.

For more information, patrons can contact their local Saskatchewan Agriculture Regional Office or visit agriculture.gov. sk.ca/community-pasture-transition.

UNRESERVED PUBLIC FARM AUCTION

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2– 2012 NEW HOLLAND CR7090, 1 OF 4– 2011 NEW HOLLAND CR9060 & 3 OF 5– 2011 MACDON D60-S

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2009 NEW HOLLAND T7030 & 2011 J&M 450-18

1998 JOHN DEERE 9400 & 2010 DEGELMAN 7200 6-WAY

1 OF 2– JOHN DEERE 1830 61 FT W/1910

2010 JOHN DEERE 4930 120 FT

2010 DEGELMAN LR7651 51 FT

2005 PETERBILT 379X, 2005 KENWORTH W900L & 2 OF 3– LODE KING PRESTIGE 42 FT

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2010 New Holland T9060HD 4WD, powershift, LH rev, diff lock, frt weights, mega flow hyd, 4 hyd outlets, aux hyd, rear wheel weights, rear weights, 800/70R38, duals, 639 hrs showing.

2010 New Holland T9060HD 4WD, powershift, LH rev, diff lock, frt weights, mega flow hyd, 4 hyd outlets, aux hyd, Big 1000 PTO, rear wheel weights, rear weights, 520/85R42, trips, 757 hrs showing.

2009 New Holland T9060HD 4WD, powershift, LH rev, diff lock, frt weights, mega flow hyd, 4 hyd outlets, 2 aux hyd, rear weights, 20.8R42, trips, 1291 hrs showing.

1998 John Deere 9400 4WD, 12 spd std, diff lock, 4 hyd outlets, aux hyd, rear weights, rear wheel weights, GreenStar monitor, Accutrak GPS, auto steer, 20.8R42, trips, 5458 hrs showing.

1985 Versatile 856 Designation 6 4WD, std, 4 hyd outlets, aux hyd, 18.4x42, duals, 7684 hrs showing.

2009 New Holland T7030 MFWD, powershift, LH rev, diff lock, frt weights, 3 hyd outlets, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt hitch, wheel weights, 20.8x38, 850 hrs showing.

1984 Versatile 256 Bi-Directional, 2360 ldr, s/n 007005, bkt, 3 hyd outlets, 540 PTO, 3 pt hitch, 16.9x28, 6536 hrs showing.

1977 John Deere 2130 2WD, 145 ldr, s/n 10145010545W, bkt, std, open station, 2 hyd outlets, 540 PTO, 18.4x30, 3893 hrs showing.

2010 Degelman 7200 16 Ft 6 Way Dozer, to fit John Deere 9400.

2012 New Holland CR7090, 790CP-12 hdr, s/n YCS026001, 12 ft P/U, reverser, auto HHC, hyd F&A, long auger, grain tank exts, spreader, chopper, IntelliView III monitor, yield & moisture, Terrain Tracer fdr house, HID lighting, 900/60R32, 232 sep hrs showing * BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY EXPIRES SEPT 1, 2013. EXTENDED ENGINE WARRANTY EXPIRES SEPT 1, 2014 OR 2000 HRS. 2012 New Holland CR7090, 790CP-12 hdr, reverser, auto HHC, hyd F&A,TerrainTracer, long auger, grain tank exts, spreader, chopper, IntelliView IV display, yield & moisture, Terrain Tracer fdr house, HID lighting, 900/60R32, 255 sep hrs showing * BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY EXPIRES SEPT 1, 2013. EXTENDED ENGINE WARRANTY EXPIRES SEPT 1, 2014 OR 2000 HRS. 2011 New Holland CR9060, 76C hdr, s/n PPP004841, Swathmaster 14 ft P/U, reverser, auto HHC, hyd F&A, long auger, grain tank exts, spreader, chopper, IntelliView Plus II display,TerrainTracer, HID lighting, 900/60R32, 249 sep hrs showing * BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY EXPIRES AUG 13, 2013. EXTENDED ENGINE WARRANTY EXPIRES AUG 13, 2014 OR 2000 HRS. 2011 New Holland CR9060, 76C hdr, s/n PPP004827, Swathmaster 14 ft P/U, reverser, auto HHC, hyd F&A, long auger, grain tank exts, spreader, chopper, IntelliView Plus II display, Terrain Tracer fdr house, HID lighting, 900/60R32, 259 sep hrs showing * BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY EXPIRES AUG 13, 2013. EXTENDED ENGINE WARRANTY EXPIRES AUG 13, 2014 OR 2000 HRS.

2011 New Holland CR9060, reverser, auto HHC, hyd F&A, long auger, grain tank exts, spreader, chopper, IntelliView III display, yield & moisture, Terrain Tracer fdr house, HID lighting, 900/60R32, 532 sep hrs showing * EXTENDED ENGINE WARRANTY EXPIRES AUG 21, 2013 OR 2000 HRS. 2011 New Holland CR9060, reverser, auto HHC, hyd F&A, long auger, grain tank exts, spreader, chopper, IntelliView III display, yield & moisture, Terrain Tracer fdr house, HID lighting, 900/60R32, 535 sep hrs showing * EXTENDED ENGINE WARRANTY EXPIRES AUG 21, 2013 OR 2000 HRS.

HEADERS (5) 2011 MacDon D60-S 35 Ft Drapers, to fit New Holland CR series, split P/U reel, hyd F&A, hyd tilt, factory transport.

2010 MacDon D50 35 Ft Draper, to fit New Holland CR series, P/U reel, hyd F&A, hyd tilt, factory transport.

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TRAILERS 2010 Lode King PRESTIGE 42 Ft Tri/A Grain, A/R susp, roll tarp, alum rims.

2010 & 2009 Lode King Prestige 42 Ft Tri/A Grain, A/R susp, roll tarp, alum rims.

SEEDING, TILLAGE & BREAKING 2011 John Deere 1830 61 Ft Air Drill, sgl fan, 9.8 in. spacing, sgl shoot, 3 in. steel packers, all run blockage, 1910 430 bu tow-behind tank, s/n 1A81910HCAG740292, variable rate ctrl, 12 in. load conv, 520/85R38, duals.

2010 John Deere 1830 61 Ft Air Drill, sgl fan, 9.8 in. spacing, sgl shoot, 3 in. steel packers, all run blockage, 1910 430 bu tow-behind tank, s/n A01910H735287, variable rate ctrl,10 in. load auger, 900/60R32.

2004 John Deere 1820 61 Ft Air Drill, sgl fan, 9.8 in. spacing, sgl shoot, 3 in. steel packers, all run blockage, 1910 350 bu tow-behind tank, s/n A01910H705284, variable rate ctrl, 12 in. load conv, 710/70R38.

2010 Degelman LR7651 51 Ft Harrows, Valmar 3255.

Caterpillar 550, Twin Turbo, 18 spd, A/R susp, Super SPRAYER 40,000 lb rears, 246 in. WB, 54 in. sleeper, alum rims, 2010 John Deere 4930 120 Ft High Clearance, 1200 gal stainless steel tank, chem educator, foam markers, 5 nozzle 11R24.5, 775,364 km showing.

bodies, on board air, GS2 2600 display, StarFire receiver, 2005 Peterbilt 379X Sleeper T/A Truck Tractor, Swath Control Pro, 5 sensor BoomTrac Pro, AutoTrac, hyd Cummins ISX475, 6 cyl, 475 hp, eng brake, Eaton Fuller axle adj, 620/70R46, 1343 hrs showing.

18 spd, upgrading int pkg, A/R cab, low air leaf susp, 12,000 lb frt, 40,000 lb rears, 228 in. WB, 70 in. mid roof sleeper, alum wheels, A/S 5th wheel, low boy ramps, 942,627 km showing.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

St. Gabriel School-“Outta My Mind”

by Rick Garchinski I was trying to fathom why it has been a month since my last article – up to now I have kept my initial school year promise to pen an entry more frequently (every two or three weeks). I even had to reread my previous submission to refresh my memory as to what I wrote. I made reference to change in education. I will continue on that theme, but speak on change in general.

We are creatures of habit, and for whatever reason an insignificant childhood experience has stayed with me that is a clear reminder of this. I always enjoyed spending time as a young boy on my grandparents farm north of Melfort. My grandfather came to Canada from Poland as a child and relied on hard work to provide what little they had for a family with seven children.

By the time I was old enough to start making memories, my grandparents were much better off, but the hard work continued. With my uncle and his family, my

grandparents still grain farmed and had pigs and cattle. They had enough dairy cows that several milk machines were used.

What stuck with me was watching each cow enter the barn and know exactly where her stall was. I know it took time to teach these animals this, but once taught they never strayed from this routine for the many years that they continued to be part of the dairy production.

Where am I going with this? Well, we too are creatures of habit and when our routines become upset it can be difficult to recover. In the month of March there has been five days where several or all school buses have not been running.

On some of those days many town students were also not able to attend - they are walkers or their family vehicles were stuck in a snow bank.

Staff members were also not immune to the elements and on one nasty day we had several staff members stuck in their yards.

Of course school was open during these days,

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and much learning took place, but students and staff were never sure what each new day would bring. Needless to say it has been a long busy month for all of us. Everyone has done their best to find joy in their day despite the increasing snow piles and the slow spring arrival. Perhaps our Lenten focus during this month has made it more bearable.

Our focus on prayer, fasting, and giving reminds us that we have much to be thankful for and we would continue to anticipate the coming of Easter Sunday. Perhaps the universe has given our students a concrete example of the joy Easter can bring them. When spring finally does come and new life can be seen around them they will be truly joyful.

Despite the uncertainty we have experienced this month, several things have remained constant.

Three-way conferences took place on Friday, March 22. . . for those families who weren’t snow bound. As a parent I look forward to hav-

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My excuse for the timing of this article - I couldn’t seem to find my stall this month even though I could get through the barn door! May April bring with it sun and warm weather and a return to routine for our students and staff; may you and your family enjoy the remainder of the school break and Happy Easter. May you rejoice in the Triumph of our Lord at Easter and always!

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Program. This year our Grade 4 and 5 students and Miss Zimmer brought to life the Passion of our Lord, and they did a fabulous job.

Our Easter celebration comes in the form of our annual Share Lent Carnival. This year saw another successful carnival take place. Students enjoyed food, games and other entertainment and thanks to the support of staff, students, parent volunteers and our families we will be donating to Development and Peace Share Lent Campaign.

“Human Dignity - More than Ever” is the theme of this year’s campaign.

This money will help

All the fun of the carnival . . . St. Gabriel School student, Ava Barber goes for a treat last Thursday during the school’s Share Lent Carnival. The money raised went to Development and Peace Share Lent Campaign. (Independent Photo by Kevin

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ing my sons share their learning with me. This process is a tangible way for all students to take ownership for their learning.

During the snow days of March 20-21 our CSCC sponsored our spring Scholastic Book Fair.

Despite the weather it was successful. They are pleased to donate the profits back to the school in books. Our library and staff will take full advantage of that!

Holy Thursday is always an important day for us at St. Gabriel. We spend time in the morning reflecting on the end of Lent for our students with our Holy Thursday

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Thursday, April 11, 2013 11:30 am Biggar Community Hall st (319 1 Ave E)

Help Plan the Future of the Town of Biggar and District!

What do you envision for your community and surrounding area in the future?

Imagine 25+ years: What does it look like? Who’s living here? What kinds of businesses and industry activities are going on? Where are people playing when they’re not working? These are the types of questions we want to ask you.

The Town of Biggar, Village of Perdue and RMs of Biggar No. 347, Grandview No. 349, Glenside No. 344, and Rosemount No. 378 are involved in a planning process to create a long-range plan (horizon of 25+ years) known as a District Plan. The District Plan will outline the vision, goals and policies regarding future growth and development for the District and the Town specifically. This process will also lead to the development of an up-to-date Zoning Bylaw for each of the respective municipalities.

As a community stakeholder, we value and need your guidance and feedback as we share in the direction of our community’s vision, goals and opportunities.

We’d like to discuss the future plans for your community and area through a number of planning themes such as: x Land Use Potential x Natural Resources and Ecological Sensitivities x Recreational Amenities x Community Economic x Transportation Development and Tourism x Infrastructure x Inter-Municipal Relationships x Social development – Health/Safety/Education

Phone (306) 948-3317

Our planning consultant, Prairie Wild Consulting Co., will be facilitating a Community Engagement Session within the Town to develop our District Plan and Zoning Bylaw.

If we don’t have the vehicle you want, we will FIND one for YOU!

We would like to invite you to an upcoming Community Meeting in the Town of Biggar which will be held at the Biggar Community Hall on Thursday, April 11, 2013. The meeting will be held from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm with lunch to be served. Please RSVP to the Town Office by Monday, April 8th, 2013.

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If you have any questions about the community meeting or the planning process please contact Samantha Mark with Prairie Wild Consulting by phone, (306) 3717719 or by e-mail, samantha.mark@prairiewildconsulting.ca

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We look forward to seeing you there!

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 11

planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting

by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent

Were you lucky enough to get an azalea for Valentine’s Day . . . if not, maybe you got one at Easter?

I have had several over the years, and love their splash of colour in the house at this time of the year. I have seen them growing outside, blooming away in countries far south

or with gentler winters.

They are spectacular, but could only be houseplants here.

In their native countries, the soil is very acidic. That is, they come from wet climatic areas.

In a potted plant, this acidic soil is created by adding peat moss to the potting medium. Peat moss causes the soil to dry out very quickly, therefore the pot must be watered well! Do not allow the plant to dry out. Alas poor azalea, who used to live in my house . . . forget to water it once and that’s it! The best way to make sure that your potted azalea plant gets the water it needs is to soak it, pot and all, in a bucket of lukewarm water.

Submerse the whole pot so that the top of the soil is under water. Hold the pot down in the water until all the bubbles stop, take it out and let it drain.

If you are buying an azalea, try to buy one not in complete bloom.

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find it is so exciting!

Extend the beauty of the flowers by keeping the plant in a cool room.

They do best when the temperature of the room is in the 60’s F (15-20˚C). At night they should be even cooler, 45 to 55˚F (10-15˚C). So, if you want to show it off in the living room, do so for only a bit each day, and then return it to the cool room, and never in direct sun! It needs at least four hours of bright indirect sunlight each day.

As the blooms fade, pinch them off. When there are no more blooms or buds, fertilize the plant. Use a fertilizer for high-acid plants, and follow the instructions for mixing. Continue regular fertilizing until you see buds coming.

Sometimes, after it stops blooming, and there is absolutely no fear of frost, you can set it outside in a very protected area, in dappled shade. Do not let it ever dry out, and keep an eye on it. Insects will love it, so keep it healthy, and moist, and it should be okay. This is where I have lost my indoor azaleas, by forgetting about it outside, it dried out, and instantly got a spider mite infestation!

If the leaves start to yellow, and yet the veins stay green, it may be because it needs more iron in the soil. There are chelated iron products on the market to rectify this problem.

As the nights get cooler,

In late March in Louisiana, the azaleas are blooming. Same as in England. Here we can have the same blossoms, in pots, for April. Never forgetting that they do best in high humidity is the trick to keeping a potted one alive. Another thing to remember is that they like it cool! (Photos from google.com./images) bring the pot indoors.

Check the bottom, if the roots are coming out the bottom of the pot, it may need to be repotted.

Azaleas will bloom best in a pot bound condition, so they really only need to be repotted every three years. Use a pot no more than an inch bigger than the previous one. Use a potting soil very high in peat moss.

Move it into a nice cool plant in bright indirect light, like under grow lights in a back porch.

The trick is to maintain the humidity, remember that they grow best in countries like Louisiana, and England, where they have cool, moist winters!

Good luck, and if you just could not be bothered to keep one over, don’t feel bad, justify it all by knowing that you are

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contributing towards keeping azalea growers working!

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 12

Prairie Reconstruction at the Museum and Gallery this month

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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Rural Municipality of Grandview No. 349 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Grandview No. 349 for the year of 2013 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the ofÀce of the assessor from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 5 to June 6, 2013.

A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to Àle his or her notice of appeal with: Patti J. Turk, Assessor, Rural Municipality of Grandview No. 349 Box 39, KelÀeld, Saskatchewan, S0K 2C0 by the 6th day of June, 2013.

Dated this 4th day of April, 2013.

Patti J. Turk, Assessor

The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) and SaskArt (formerly the Saskatchewan Professional Art Galleries Association) have partnered together to tour the exhibition ‘Prairie Reconstruction’ Prairie Reconstruction surveys Saskatchewan landscape art as a genre that has evolved from traditional representation to contemporary interpretation.

This exhibition focuses on such great senior Saskatchewan artists as Dorothy Knowles, Joe Fafard, Wilf Perreault, Greg Hardy and Allen Sapp . . . plus other senior and mid-career Saskatchewan artists. A mix of two- and threedimensional works in

diverse media expresses what is interesting about the “landscape genre” in Saskatchewan.

Early immigrant artists chose pragmatic views or romantic depictions of land and life dependent on the land. Subsequent artists followed this tradition while others reinterpreted and broadened the scope of Prairie-influenced work.

Some respond to the romantic with humour.

“I don’t put any humour into my work,” Fafard explained. “I just don’t bother taking it out.”

Others create abstractions or metaphors such as buffalo is (was) the land; cow is the way of life on the land.

Artists also use texture to convey the visual-tactile sensations of experiencing

earth, nature and sky.

Urbanscapes, as humanbuilt landscapes, are not to be discounted as a source of inspiration, with their range of mood, light, depth, colour and pattern.

W.O. Mitchell describes the land in the opening of ‘Who Has Seen the Wind’, “Here was the least common denominator of nature, the skeleton requirements simply, of land and skySaskatchewan prairies.”

Artists make use of these distinct spaces as discreet elements to create engaging, yet balanced compositions.

‘Prairie Reconstruction’ runs for the month of April at the Biggar Museum and Gallery’s Credit Union Gallery.

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New Horizons: MHS, Jack Eckart, 190; MHM,

Glen Shockey, 514; WHS, June Hoppe, 212; WHM, June Hoppe, 535.

Wednesday YBC: Bowlasaurus high score Axle Danskin, 39; Bantam high score, Austin Taylor, 162; Junior high score,

Jaden Rensby, 186.

Thursday Senior league: MHS, Bill Roach, 195; WHS, Esther Singer, 180; MHM, Jack Eckart, 509; WHM, Dorothy McCarty, 500.

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ASSESSMENT NOTICE for TOWN OF ASQUITH Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Town of Asquith for the year of 2013 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the ofÀce of the Administrator of the municipality until the time for lodging appeals has expired, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the following days: April 5, 2013 to June 5, 2013 A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his/her assessment to the District Board of Revision is required to Àle his/her complaint(s) in the prescribed form with a $25.00 fee to: The Assessor, Town of Asquith Box 160 Asquith, Saskatchewan S0K 0J0

by June 5, 2013 Dated at Asquith, Saskatchewan, this 5th day of April, 2013.

Holly Cross, Assessor

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 13

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

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Robert Earl Gray Robert passed away peacefully on March 25, 2013 after a long battle with COPD at the age of 82 years.

Earl retired from the CN Railway in 1987 after over 40 years of employment. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and warm heart.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kay of 61 years; his daughter, Roberta (Dale); grandchildren, Brian and Tara and great-granddaughter, Skye.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Biggar Hospital and Diamond Lodge for their care and kindness in Earl’s last few years.

At his request there will be no funeral or memorial service.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Lung Association, Box 58000, Stn Main, Saskatoon, SK S7K 7Y4 14p1

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OBITUARIES George Danychuk The family is saddened to announce the passing of George on March 12, 2013 at Maidstone Hospital, Maidstone, Sask.

George was born March 1, 1924 to Steve and Emily (Hack).

After graduating from the Convent in Biggar, he got a job with the CN. Tired of that, he bought and ran a cafe in Wildwood, Alta. for three years. He moved back to Biggar and started farming with his brother Earl. For entertainment on weekends, he would venture to the Czech Hall where he met the love of his life, Rose. They married July 12, 1957. Stephen was born in 1958 and Nancy in 1960. In 1962 he bought a farm north of Maidstone.

He spent many years cattle and grain farming. Later he rented out his land, kept a few cows and planted a huge garden of vegetables and fruit trees. He was a great storyteller and loved telling the grandchildren about the “olden days” and the experiences he had.

George was a very hardworking, patient, dedicated husband, Dad and grandpa and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rose; children, Stephen (Andrea) and Nancy (Jack); his grandchildren, Stephanie (Joe), Lindsay (Neal), Brett (Kelly), Haley, Alishia, Chris and Megan; greatgrandchildren, Paris, Alara, Dyson, Hayden and Gavin.

George’s family would like to thank everyone for the Àowers, cards, phone calls and the many comforting words.

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Herbert G. Baum January 8, 1928 – March 28, 2013 Herb was born in a small village, Grachow, in East Prussia to Helene and Wilhelm Baum.

During the Second World War Herb endured many hardships.

With great resilience and a positive attitude he started a new life in Hammah West Germany as a journeyman painter. There, he met his wife Monika, and soon after their wedding in 1951, the young, ambitious and adventurous couple left family and friends and set sail across the Atlantic Ocean.

Their ¿rst Saskatchewan winter was spent in Cochin, Sask.… learning English, making friends, curling, and working for their Canadian Sponsors. In the fall of 1952 Herb and Monika moved to Biggar, Sask. and Herb began his 60 year career as a painter and businessman in and around the town of Biggar.

As his business grew so did his family and Herb became deeply rooted in his chosen little town.

He loved the prairie landscape and would often pile the kids into the car for a country drive searching for pussy willows, crocuses, saskatoon berries and the chance sightings of wildlife.

Frequent visits to the Poschmann farm in Cando and summer holidays at the lake in Cochin were some of our fondest memories of Dad. In the days of `Father Knows Best``, Dad was the best, he modeled kindness, respect and integrity in everything he did, he was a great listener and patience was really

OBITUARIES one of his greatest virtues.

Herb was an active member of St. Gabriel’s Parish, the Lions Club, and spent many hours at the Biggar Arena cheering on his sons and grandsons. In retirement he discovered the joys of gardening, cycling, crosscountry skiing and bowling, but his real passion was being with his grandchildren.

Dad lived with cancer for the last ¿ve years. He continued to garden, travel and read numerous history books.

He never complained and he was always able to count his blessings in his family, his friends and his community. As we took turns, being with him through his last days, he continued to surprise us with his humour and humility, he was at peace with himself and he made it so easy to be in his presence.

Herb is survived by his wife, Monika; and his children, Fred (Donna), Dorothea (David Stier), Ursula (Bill Hodgson), Conrad (Hydee), Cathy (Jeff Polsfut), Gerald (Norma); his grandchildren, Patrick (Jaclyn), Daniel, and Jennifer Baum, Joel Stier and Jesslyn Bhagira (Ajay), Kristin, Angela (Michael), Annika (Stephen) and Catherine Hodgson, Kailey and Cory Baum, Kyle, Erin & Robyn Polsfut, David, Andrew and Evan Baum; and great-grandchildren, Hazel Hodgson, Jaya and Nia Bhagria and William Voelpel; brother, Richard (Renate) in Germany, sisters-in-law, Maria Poschmann, Heta Poschmann, and Erika Kreidner; several nieces and nephews.

Prayers were Tuesday, April 2, 2013 7:00 p.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, April 3 at 11 a.m. both from St. Gabriel Roman Catholic Church, Biggar with Father Michel Bedard as celebrant. Eulogist was Gerald Baum. Readers were Kailey Baum, Catherine Hodgson, Margaret Jungwirth; Offertory Gifts by Jennifer Baum, Erin and Robyn Polsfut, Evan Baum; Altar Servers were Ed Young and Joan Scott. Ushers were Andrew and Alex Scott; and Active Casket Bearers, Joel Stier, Kris Hodgson, Patrick Baum, Daniel Baum, Kyle Polsfut, Cory Baum, David Baum. Honour Guard, Knights of Columbus #6168.

Pianist, Karen Jiricka; soloists, Angela Hodgson, violin and Kris Hodgson, cello; music by St. Gabriel’s Choir. Interment followed in Biggar Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Herb’s honour may be made to Biggar & District Health Services Foundation Inc., (formerly Friends of the Lodge), Box 1003, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar, “Our family serving your family for 50 years”. gfsc1

Nona Custer Mrs. Nona Irene Custer of Battleford, Sask. passed away on March 15, 2013 in North Battleford at the age of 78 years.

Celebration of Life Service for the late Mrs. Nona Irene Custer

OBITUARIES of Battleford, Sask., was held on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from the Biggar Community Hall with Pastor Mark Kleiner of¿ciating.

Interment followed the service in the Town of Biggar Cemetery.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Harley; daughter, Cindy (Jim) Kanz; granddaughters, Bobbi Jean Kanz and Jamie and Blair Michaud; great-grandchildren Jacob, Kalyn, Paige, Janae and Luc; brothers and sisters, Victor Besse, Doreen and Gabe Silvernagle, Jean and Don Ruehlen, and Gordon and Rita Besse. Nona was predeceased by her parents, Clarke and Agnes Besse; sons, Randy and Murray.

Memorial donations in memory of Nona Irene Custer may be directed to the Canadian Diabetes Association, North Saskatchewan Regional Leadership Center, 104 – 2301 Ave C North, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z5 or the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 1358, North Battleford, SK, S9A 3L8 Funeral arrangements for Nona Irene Custer have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.

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MEMORIAMS DOMES, Elmer: March 24, 1935 - April 3, 2004 “Down the path of memory We gently tread today Our loving thoughts are with you As life goes on its way.

We often talk about you With love and sad regret For those who loved you dearly Never will forget.”

Lovingly remembered…

Lois and family 14c1 TROJAN, Vera: In loving memory, who passed away April 7, 1996 “Remembering is a golden chain death tries to break but all in vain.

Memories drift to scenes long past Time rolls on but memories last.”

Lovingly remembered by her family 14p1

CARD OF THANKS Many thanks for cards, Àowers, phone calls we received in memory of Nona. Thanks to Pastor Mark for the meaningful service. Also many thanks to Gail for the delicious meal.

Love from Gordon, Rita and family 14p1 The Custer family would sincerely like to thank the Battlefords Union Hospital Staff, all friends and family for the support, Àowers, donations and food. Special thanks to Gail and Larry Tavanetz, thanks to Trevor and staff from Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium and Bob from Grondin Funeral Service in Biggar. We would also like to thank Pastor Mark Kleiner for of¿ciating the service and everyone else who helped take part in the service, thank you to the Biggar United Church ladies for preparing the lunch.

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in April: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Potluck after church on April 28. Everyone welcome. For pastoral services or information, please contact Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-9517122 or leave a message at the of¿ce, 306-948-3731.

48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner Quebec St. and 8th Ave. West; Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service at 10:50 a.m.; an Ladies Bible Study at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday mornings.

Everyone is welcome to join us.

Contact our church of¿ce 306948-3424, Tuesday through Thursday.

36tfn MARCH 19 - MAY 29: New U Fitness classes… Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 - 7 a.m.; Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 - 6 p.m.

Starting April 23, running and walking clinics. All classes are designed for all ¿tness levels.

For more information, call 306948-2208 or mail: thesolution@ sasktel.net 12c3 APRIL 3 - 25: Sask. Art: Prairie Reconstruction, showing in the Credit Union Gallery at The Biggar Museum, 1 - 5 p.m., Tuesday - Friday. Everyone welcome to come see.

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COMING EVENTS FRIDAY, APRIL 6: Biggar & District Arts Council presents…

“Rosie and The Riveters”, 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 and Season Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452.

9c6 TUESDAY, APRIL 9: Biggar Barracuda Swim Club Annual General Meeting and Registration Night, 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Westwinds Motor Hotel. For more information, call Michele Keith, 306-948-3745. Orders will be taken for BBSC clubwear and suits.

12c3 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10: 7:30 p.m., Biggar Music Festival Association annual meeting in the St. Gabriel School Library.

Anyone interested in helping with the music festival is welcome to join us.

12c3 SUNDAY, APRIL 14: Ruthilda Spring Supper, 5 - 7 p.m. at Ruthilda Hall. Dabber Bingo to follow 12p3 SATURDAY, APRIL 27: Biggar & District Family Centre presents “Flashback”, cocktails, 5:30; dinner, 6:30 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall. $25 per person. For tickets call 306-9483837 and 306-948-2278 14c3

INVITATIONS Calling all emerging artists!

Enter your works in Biggar Arts Council Local Adjudication.

Entry forms available at Biggar Museum. Call 306-948-3451.

Deadline for entries April 25th, 2013.

Adjudicator, Miriam Korner 10c6

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Asher Andrew born January 22, 2013 at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, weighing 6 lbs. 6 oz., a little brother for Zuri.

Proud grandparents are Troy and Sherry McCarty, proud great-grandparents are Bob and Vi McCarty.

NOTICE

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for

“Mother of the Year” now being accepted Callie is proud to announce the safe arrival of her baby brother,

Jyles Bradley Poletz, born March 6, 2013 weighing 6 lbs. 12 oz. , proud parents are Bradley and Amanda Poletz; proud grandparents are Doug and Ann Weekes and Darryl and Brenda Poletz.

ENGAGEMENT

Wilbert and Linda Dyck of Biggar, Sask. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter,

Gail Ann Dyck, to

Vincent John Desjarlais, son of Rose and the late August Desjarlais of Regina, Sask.

NOTICE

Chris and Amy Bailey are proud to announce the birth of their son

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

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

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

7tfn This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith.

We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered. tfn Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements.

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Advertising doesn’t cost…it cost…it PAYS!!!

‘Mother of the Year Tea’ will be held Tuesday, May 7th …submit your favourite Mom/nomination letter, around 150 words or less,

stating why you think your choice should be Mother of the Year.

Drop off nominations to the Biggar Community Connections Nova Wood Centre, 104 - 6th Ave. East, Box 1690, Biggar or The Biggar Independent 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Box 40, Biggar.

Deadline Apr. 12, 2013 …support Biggar Community Connections with their annual recognition & fundraiser. *NOTE…mothers from various communities and service clubs will all come together to be honoured on the day of the tea.

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

Please phone 948-1773 or 9485393. Pickup available.

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CARS & TRUCKS

WRECKING TRUCKS all makes, all models ..Dodge..

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

36tfn 1985 Honda Goldwing, new rubber, shocks redone this spring, new battery, $3500 obo; phone 948-3344 34tfn

LIVESTOCK Two-year old and yearling Charolais Bulls, white and red factor, polled and horned, quiet disposition, semen tested and delivered. Domes Charolais, Biggar, 306-948-5260 or 306948-9188.

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SEED & FEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

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REAL ESTATE Two serviced lots, side by side in Biggar, 100’x140’, $79,900. Call 717-4681 (cell) 5tfn FINAL PHASE FOR SALE. 55 PLUS ADULT ONLY Ground Level Townhome INFO www. diamondplace.ca. CALL306241 0123 WARMAN, SK

HOUSES FOR SALE Move in ready house located in Biggar, Sask. House features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large upgraded kitchen/ dining room. Located on a nicely landscaped corner lot in a friendly neighbourhood with a new fenced yard and a beautiful underground pond.

Also includes a garden shed and a new large 2 car detached garage. Serious inquiries call 306-948-2533 (leave a message if no answer).

14tfn One bedroom house for sale.

All appliances included. Move in ready; $65,000. 216 - 2nd Ave. West, Biggar. Call for appointment, 306-948-2585 14tfn Three-bedroom home, completely renovated. Fully modern, energy package.

Quiet neighbourhood. Close to school. Priced to sell. For viewing call: 306-948-9517 or 306-948-5627.

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HOUSES FOR SALE Modular, Manufactured or RTM homes.

A variety of homes in production or ready to ship Regina,SK 1-866-838-7744 Estevan, SK 1-877-378-7744 www.sherwoodhome.ca

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

For more information call: Karen/Kevin • 948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar

SERVICES CANADIAN MANUFACTURED backed by 10 year warranty -multi family, single section, motel style homes -Qualify for C.M.H.C.Financing -starting at $69,000 FOR MORE INFO CALL 1.800.249.3969 kent.medallion@sasktel.net dean.medallion@sasktel.net jason.medallion@sasktel.net

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

TRAVEL Enns Tours It’s the journey that matters!

2013 Luxury Coach Tours

Don’t wait! Call us now for all the details on these two fantastic holiday tours!

Southern Gospel Louisville, Kentucky Sept 7-20 - includes 3 nights of Southern Gospel Quartet Convention!

Tastes of Fall in New England Sept 30-Oct 11 includes historic Boston, Vermont, Maine & Lobsterfest!

Call today for complete details on these fun-filled tours!

306-974-4155 or 306-227-3965 visit: www.ennstours.ca email: info@ennstours.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wanted Mature Couple as resident lodge managers, Pawistik Lodge, Mile 190, Hanson Lake Road.

Duties include: Store management, basic bookkeeping, all duties related to the operation of a fishing lodge.

Qualifications: knowledge of boats and motors, general construction knowledge, good customer relations.

Please reply with resume to: Scott Jeffrey: 1-8005264177.

Email: scott@northernstar.ab.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MOBILE MEDICAL EXAMINERS: RNs, RPNs, LPNs, Lab Techs. Insurance Services Co. recruiting in Biggar, Landis, Rosetown, Wilkie, Harris and surrounding. Venipuncture experience reqd.

Contact: careers@watermarkinsurance. com 12p3 BINDERY OPERATOR for Muller Saddle Stitcher, Kansa Inserter.

Experience preferred. Willing to train the right candidate. Fulltime. Up to $23/hour. Bene¿ts.

Email: hr@starpress.ca.

Wainwright, Alberta.

ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout N. America. 1-800867-6233; www.roadexservices. com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Crop Production Services, Biggar Position Posting -- OPERATIONS SUPPORT Temporary, 3 - 4 month term Job Requirements…

• help with inventory counts • help with fertilizer load and unload • help with loading of customers product • ensures nothing is loaded without proper paper work • site and equipment maintenance • contribute to maintenance and cleanliness of warehouse • report incidents and/or spills • perform job within EH & S guidelines • high school diploma • valid driver’s licence • valid WHMIS certiÀcation • Safety Sensitive -- drug and alcohol testing required.

• Other duties as assigned

Apply with resume at 801 Highway #4 south, Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 306-948-1753 Fax: 306-948-1754

Fortnightly News…

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Contract Manager Biggar Housing Authority

Western Sales, a growing John Deere dealership with locations in Biggar, Central Butte, Davidson, Elrose, Outlook and Rosetown is hiring permanent full time

Apprentice/Journeyman Service Technicians Responsibilities…

• Daily operations of 88 unit portfolio • Rental leases • Rent Collection • Budgeting • Project Tendering/overseeing contractor work • Payment of all invoices by payment voucher • All aspects of property management • Report monthly to Housing Board QualiÀcations: • Knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel • Self Motivated • Able to meet deadlines • Good public relation skills an asset Resumes by April 30th, 2013 to Chairman, Biggar Housing Authority Box 241 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Further information, call: Allan 306-948-2732; John 306-948-5251 or Bernie 306-948-2101

for our Biggar location situated at 101 Hwy 14 East.

We require individuals to repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain heavy duty Ag equipment including combines, tractors, seeders and sprayers.

• Must be thoroughly familiar with tractors and farm equipment and have the knowledge and skill to make repairs properly.

• Full job description available on request.

• Must be able to work extended hours during spring and fall.

• Compensation, $24 - $35 - rate is based on level of experience.

• Required work experience, 3 - 5 years. We offer a full beneÀt package which includes medical, dental, disability, life insurance and matched pension.

E-mail resumes to… Attn: Rome Molsberry, careers@westernsales.ca or by fax to 1-306-882-3389.

For more information you can also contact me at 1-306-882-4291 Only qualiÀed applicants will be contacted.

The Biggar & District Family Centre is accepting applications for the position of:

TOWN OF BIGGAR Applications are being accepted for the

Seasonal Public Works positions for the period: May - September, 2013. Applicants shall state earliest date available for employment and dates not available for work due to other commitments. Information on duties and wage rates can be obtained from the undersigned. Deadline for applications/resumes: April 12, 2013.

Apply to: Richard Olson, Town Foreman Town of Biggar P. O. Box 489 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Fax: 306-948-5134 Email: townofÀce@townofbiggar.com The Town of Biggar wishes to thank all prospective candidates; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Stop in to…

1st Ave. West, Biggar 948-2700

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

PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM AID (3-positions) from July 8 to August 16 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Must be energetic, enthusiastic and First Aid and CPR are considered an asset.

Please mail or email your resumes with three current references to: Georgina Heather Box 667 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Closing Date is Friday, April 11, 2013 at 5 p.m.

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

Fortnightly met at the Westwinds on March 25.

Loreen Grondin, President, welcomed the ladies. Minutes and financial statements were read by secretary Tillie Zimmer.

After a lengthy discussion, the members decide, with regret, to dissolve the club. After 74 years of good programs and of friendship, the club will be remembered.

The first meetings in 1939 were attended by ladies wearing hats and gloves. The programs were often musical with the talented ladies playing and singing the current music or operatic pieces.

Over the years there have been many changes but the club has maintained the standards of quality and interest.

The next meeting will be at the Westwinds and will be a social afternoon. Past members will be notified and invited to attend.

The program was presented by Bonnie Augustin on “talking pictures”. Various old photographs were shown with the statement on the back read by Bonnie. Many were humorous, some were thought provoking but several spoke of the life and death of the person.

It makes one wonder “what is written on the back of out photographs?”.

DEADLINE For news, classifieds and ad copy MONDAYS • 5 P.M. • for publication on thursday

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Sask Party MLAs pass ‘Balanced Growth’ budget

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NDP vote ‘no’ to balanced budget After five days of debate, the 2013-14 ‘Balanced Growth’ provincial budget came to a vote in the Saskatchewan Legislature Thursday.

While it was no surprise that Saskatchewan Party MLAs voted to pass the budget, opposition MLAs voted unanimously against a balanced budget which the Sask Party says contains controlled spending to improve quality of life, invest in infrastructure and support Saskatchewan’s growing economy.

“The NDP’s decision not to support Canada’s only balanced provincial budget is troubling,” said Saskatchewan Party MLA Rob Norris. “We

already know they don’t get it when it comes to pipelines and uranium mines that create hundreds of jobs and pump millions of dollars into the Saskatchewan economy. By rejecting the budget, the NDP voted against 7,000 more surgeries and shorter wait times, record revenue sharing for municipalities, increased benefits for society’s most vulnerable and hundreds of millions of dollars for highways and schools.

They just don’t get it.”

Norris added that while the NDP voted against improving the quality of life for thousands of lower-income seniors and people with physical and mental disabilities, they also voted against giving

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REAL ESTATE

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cities, towns, and RMs the resources they need for important programs and services.

“The NDP voted against making it easier to get a degree or a trade; they voted against a new transition house in Melfort, providing more affordable housing and more child care spaces.”

Norris said the Sask Party government is committed to continuing moving the province forward with their sixth consecutive balanced budget, a budget that also supports those who need it most and takes action to meet the needs of a growing economy.

“We will keep the Saskatchewan Advantage,” Norris concluded.

403 Main St., Biggar direct. 306.948.5200 cell. 306.303.9025 The Mortgage toll free phone. 1.877.734.3216 Group toll free fax. 1.877.734.3219 License #315872 email. kevin.kurulak@mortgagegroup.com

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INSURANCE

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

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Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Helping you Help yourself Phone:

306-948-2295 Fax: 306-948-5050 ELECTRICAL

AURORA CONSTRUCTION & HAPPY AMPER SERVICES • Sewer • Water • Power • Drainage • Footings

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

“Big or Small -We Do Them All” Licenced Journeyman Carpenters Troy McCarty 306-948-5627 (H) 306-948-9280 (C) Mitch McCarty 306-373-8254 (H) Serving Biggar ... Since 1968

Electrical Installation & Maintenance • Commercial • Industrial • Residential

Electrical… 306-658-3004 Excavation… 306-951-7667

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

306-948-5291

PHILLIPS ELECTRIC • Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates Ph: 306-948-5393

Cell: 306-221-6888

PLUMBING & HEATING

DMH ELECTRIC

Dion Harrabek 306-948-2657 cell: 306-948-9136 dionh@sasktel.net

OPTOMETRISTS

• framing • additions • windows & door sales • siding • rooÄng • drywall & Änishing

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

Dan… 306-281-5090 Chad… 306-280-1524

For all your home, business and rural needs

Email: nix1@sasktel.net

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

www.madgerooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

available to do…

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

Call Jim @ 306-948-3333

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HEALTH/WELLNESS

PHOTOGRAPHY

Your Healthy Living

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

Photos by Jocelyn Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

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

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

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For FAX service,

306-948-2814

DENTAL

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC

Jacklin Andrews, MSW, Counsellor jacklinandrews@ gmail.com

306-918-7264

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

Services available…

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

104 - 6th Ave. East, 10 Biggar, Sask.

Southeast Sou entrance of N Nova Wood Bldg.

H Hours…

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

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

306-948-3408 DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

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

306-948-2548 or 948-9710

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

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

- together with -

Ladies Only

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

acrylic Ànish, full system foam, paper/ wire, pargings/ICF blocks, custom pillars & battons, repair/service

948-3389

HEALTH/WELLNESS

30 min.

Circuit Gym

New Stucco & Restoration…

Biggar, Sask.

Small Ads Work… You’re reading this one!!!

306-717-2818

interior & exterior painting, textured ceilings, drywall, mud & tape

GEORGE STAHL

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

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

Renos…

Owners/Operators • Travis Young • Dallas Young • Claude Young

Kirk Ewen

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

CONTRACTING LTD.

306-222-8673

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

Doctor of Optometry

MADGE

HANDY JIM SERVICES

• Five Inch Seamless • Fascia

for all your electrical needs Construction, consulting and Maintenance Licensed Journeyman

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

SEED CLEANING

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING

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

Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

306-948-2208

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning

New Beginnings Wellness Centre “Putting PERSONAL back into fitness training!”

Wayne Baldwin, PFT, CPTA, CNHC

Specializing in Exclusive Seasonal Personal Training Sessions! …for weight loss, body sculpting, strength training.

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

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

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

Call: Bill: Dale:

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

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9LHZVUHISL YH[LZ For bookings, call Jason

306-948-2887 VY JLSS 948-6969 McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

Where you can feel right at home!

Phone… 306-948-2548 Cell… 306-948-8048

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

ADVERTISING is an investment in your business.

306- 948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394

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

Phone: 306-948-5678

Contact US for OFFICE SUPPLIES, FORMS and SERVICES… ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

Faxing Photocopies Envelopes Letterheads Business Cards Receipts Invoices Statements Rubber Stamps Flyers

; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

Resumes Posters Menus Programs and Booklets Phamphlets Christmas letters File Folders Sticky Labels Address Labels

; ; ; ; ;

Call now for your FREE quote on all your printing needs Phone: 948-3344

Social Tickets Draw Tickets Calendars and Day Planners Wedding and Anniversary INVITATIONS Presentations

Fax: 306-948-2133 Email: tip@sasktel.net Box 40, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

and more…

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LEGAL SERVICES

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

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

ACCOUNTING

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

AUTOMOTIVE

Chartered Accountant Notary Public 201B-2nd Ave. West

306-948-3376

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 306-948-5133

after hours George: 948-4042 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

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Criminal Law Commercial Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko Lisa Watson look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

948-2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK -19

Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (27 March, 2013) Prepare for potential flooding Everyone has a role to play when it comes to potential flooding this spring, and that includes our government.

To that end, Premier Brad Wall has appointed a special cabinet committee to oversee the province’s preparations and response to potential spring flooding.

In addition, we have designated $182 million in the Growth and Financial Security Fund to cover potential costs. Several ministries have already committed resources to flood preparation. For example, Ministry of Government Relations and the Water Security Agency have been holding meetings in atrisk regions. At those

meetings, they are providing information and advice on what to do to prevent and respond to flooding.

Water levels at the Rafferty and Alameda reservoirs continue to be lowered. And the Ministry of Highways is taking stock to ensure there are enough road building materials, culverts and bridge replacement components and machinery, culvert steamers and trailers filled with all the necessary equipment.

Municipalities that need help can contact the Ministry of Government Relations to get flood supplies, equipment and assistance. Emergency supplies and equipment available include: Sandbags; Sandbag machines; Hoses; and Barrier systems.

Information on how to keep you and your

family safe, in addition to local contacts and information about flood preparedness, is available on-line at gr.gov.sk.ca/flood.

On March 20, our government announced its sixth consecutive balanced budget.

Overall, reaction to the “Balanced Growth” 2013-14 budget has b e e n p o s i t i v e. F r o m praise for being the only balanced budget in Canada to kudos from municipalities on revenue sharing and the sincere thanks from the group that was the driving force behind the province’s first transition home in 25 years, our government is humbled and honoured that this year’s budget reflects the priorities of Saskatchewan people.

Through controlled spending that improves quality of life, invests

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 for the year of 2013 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the ofÀce of the assessor from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, except all public holidays.

A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to Àle his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 Box 208, Perdue, Saskatchewan, S0K 3C0 by the 7th day of June, 2013.

Dated this 5th day of April, 2013.

Allan Kirzinger, Assessor

in infrastructure and supports our growing economy, we will keep the Saskatchewan Advantage.

Not surprisingly, one of the groups that just doesn’t seem to get it is the Official Opposition.

T h i s y e a r ’s b u d g e t introduces a new uranium royalty structure that will attract new investment in mines and increase jobs for First Nations in the north. But the NDP refuse to say whether they support this important initiative.

New opposition leader Cam Broten was asked several times whether he supports these changes and the new opportunities they create, but he refused to take a position.

Northern leaders, though, know where they stand. The Mayor of Pinehouse supports the changes to the uranium

royalty structure. The CEO of the Athabasca Basin Authority says the changes will lead to new mines and expansions.

And the owner of Northern Resource Trucking, which is 70 per cent aboriginal owned, said the changes are just what his industry needs. They mean more

Perdue Bowl report Week ending March 28.

Club 55: MHS, Al Levitt, 218; LHS, Elizabeth McMahon, 188; MHT, Tom Davies, 573; MHT, Elizabeth McMahon, 498; THS, BeeGees, 1,128; THT, BeeGees, 3,275; MHA, Al Levitt, 192; LHA, Kay Munro, 163.

Ladies league: LHS, Marilyn Moon, 216; LHT, Marilyn Moon, 598; THS, High Rollers, 1,149; THT, Zeros, 3,197, LHA, Dorrie

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Mixed league: MHS, Al Levitt, 273; LHS, Joey Levitt, 198; MHT, Al Levitt, 621; LHT, Joey Levitt, 555; THS, Smilin’ 5, 1,191; THT, Smilin’ 5, 3,202; MHA, George Bartley, Al Levitt, 190; LHA, Joey Levitt, 174.

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The only person that doesn’t seem to get that is the NDP’s new leader.

If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other m a t t e r, j u s t c o n t a c t Randy.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

Premier appoints special cabinet committee to deal with flooding Minister Provides Update on Flooding Preparedness

Premier Brad Wall last week appointed a special committee of cabinet ministers to oversee the province’s preparations and response to potential spring flooding.

Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter will chair the new committee.

Reiter is also the Minister responsible for the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP). Other ministers on the flooding preparedness committee will be Environment Minister Ken Cheveldayoff, who is also Minister responsible for the province’s Water Security Agency (WSA), Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris and Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart.

Reiter said, March 27, preparations to deal with the spring melt and potential flooding problems are well underway.

In addition to the $182 million designated in the Growth and Financial Security Fund to cover potential flooding costs, several ministries are preparing for the possibility of spring flooding.

Throughout March, the Ministry of Government Relations and the WSA held a number of meetings in at-risk regions, providing more than 200 communities with information and advice on mitigative actions they can take to prevent and respond to flooding. Individuals are encouraged to make plans and take steps to protect their property from flooding.

“If you require information or assistance to do this, contact your municipality or band office directly,” Reiter said. “Local contact information and information about flood preparedness and keeping yourself and your family safe can be found at gr.gov.sk.ca/flood.”

Over the past two years, the WSA has provided more than $25 million to assist in the construction of 580 permanent works to prevent flood damage.

Water levels of the Rafferty and Alameda reservoirs continue to be lowered in preparation for the spring runoff.

The Ministry of Highways is preparing for potential flooding by ensuring road building materials, culverts and bridge replacement

components are on standby, and machinery, culvert steamers and trailers filled with all of the necessary equipment are ready to go.

There are 15 emergency flood trailers with 150 portable lighting stands, 5,000 signs and markers, 500 sets of barricades, 25 400-gallon water tanks, 30 pumps, 100 night flagging kits, 750 barricade lights and 30 steamers.

“We know that even with the best local response plan, communities can be overwhelmed by a flood,” Reiter said. “In these instances, the provincial government is ready to assist communities through response, recovery and financial support to assist Saskatchewan people.”

Municipalities that need help will be able to secure flood supplies, equipment and assistance by contacting Government Relations.

Emergency supplies and equipment available include sandbags and sandbag machines, pumps, hoses, barrier systems and small generators. In the event of a major flood, assistance to communities will be prioritized based on levels of risk, emergency

response teams will be increased and PDAP staff will be available to assist.

WSA staff are also available to provide technical advice to assist communities and individuals facing flood threats.

WSA will provide daily updates to its flow forecasts if flooding situations develop. The forecast will be available at wsask.ca/ Lakes-and-Rivers/Provincial-Forecast/.

“Everyone has a role to

play,” Reiter said. “I strongly encourage each individual to take active measures to safeguard their property and families, so we minimize the impacts of flooding as much as possible.”

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