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Water most fowl . . . A pair of Canada Geese paddle amongst vegetation south of Biggar. Although it looks very much like fall, it really is the waning days of our deep cold, and the beginning of colour coming to our outdoor vistas. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016

Spring slowly, ever so slowly, is coming our way.

The dreary sky and snow covered land is making way for a more vibrant colour palette - a welcome change from the monochromes of winter. Get out and enjoy!

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016

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Weekes, Reiter re-elected Tuesday’s provincial election was a resounding victory for the governing Sask Party, and local MLAs Randy Weekes and Jim Reiter easily kept hold of their seats in the Legislature.

Weekes, campaigning in the new Biggar-Sask Valley riding came away with 5,928 votes versus runner-up Dan Richert of the New Democrats with 1,436. Faiza Kanwal of the Liberals and Ryan Lamarche of the Green Party came in with 220 and 161 votes respectively.

Jim Reiter, MLA for Rosetown-Elrose pulled in 5,890 votes while the NDP’s Glen Wright, 1,409. Yvonne Pichac of the Green Party came away with 180, and Adrian Janssens of the Liberals had 147.

The Battlefords Herb Cox garnered 4,248 votes for the Sask Party while Rob Feist of the New Democrats, 2,233.

Dexter Gopher of the Liberals, 434, and Josh Hunt of the Green Party, 82, rounded out the voting in The Battlefords.

Provincially, the Sask Party swept to victory, taking, as of Tuesday, April 5, 51 seats to secure its third term.

The NDP pulled in 10 Legislative seats. The stunner of the night was NDP leader Cam Broten falling to the Sask Party’s David Buckingham in Saskatoon Westview (Buckingham 3,866 to Broten’s 3,634). It was unclear as of Independent press time whether Broten would remain leader of the New Demo-

crats.

For Wall, surging popularity - especially in light of the recent federal election, and provincial election in Alberta - eventually had media pundits projecting a Sask Party majority minutes into coverage of the evening results. The third term may be the toughest for Premier Wall with provincial coffers depending on potash, oil, uranium, natural gas. Although a diversified economy with agriculture also in the mix, global markets still determine the province’s economic outlook.

How Wall navigates his next term in office may determine a rise or fall in popularity.

Voters, however, saw

the Sask Party and Brad Wall as the clear choice in navigating tough economic times. Wall stated that all residents can expect a government that will stand up for Saskatchewan’s interests every time it is challenged - a clear “don’t tread on me” poke at the federal Liberals and the ‘Boy Wonder’ with the “Awesome Hair”, but little substance or interest in Western Canadian affairs.

“You can expect a government that is proud of oil and gas in the province,” he said in his victory speech. “You can expect one that is proud of mining, proud of modern agriculture, and proud of crop science.”

Rack comes up big for area needs . . . The Rack Petroleum held a series of ‘Sustainable Agriculture . . . Sustainable Communities’ talks in Perdue and Biggar. Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR) Agronomist of the Year, Troy LaForge spoke on sustainable agriculture in our communities and what is needed to produce enough food to feed the ever increasing population of the world. Dennis Bulani ended the presentations with a look at the future of ag and how changing technology could effect farming in the future. The Rack’s Wayne Dollansky, centre, and Cassandra Bulani, right, handed money to the Biggar and Rural District Fire Department Chief Gerry Besse, as well as the Perdue Arena Fund. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

Leipzig Music Festival cancelled for 2016 Popular fund raiser not ruling out future return

Normally, this would be a busy time at the Leipzig Serenity Retreat (LSR).

The grounds would be getting groomed, trees trimmed, signs painted and gravel spread in anticipation of the annual Leipzig Music Festival.

Unfortunately, this year, the grounds will remain silent.

Last year’s attendance had been far less than in previous years, prompting LSR to take a look at the effectiveness of the fund raiser. While it was a wonderful opportunity for community members to listen to great local musicians, buy wares at the outdoor market and eat tasty treats cooked by volunteers, months’ worth of work goes into preparing for the event.

“We have to look at the overall picture,” explained Jacqueline Hoffman, former Leipzig Music Festival Coordinator. “It’s tough to put on such a big event when attendance isn’t guaranteed. We were only able to raise a quarter of the money as was raised in previous years.”

Another factor in cancelling the 2016 Leipzig Music Festival is the current economic downturn. Asking surrounding businesses to contribute financially when they are already experiencing difficulties would have just added strain to already tight budgets.

Many other local clubs and sports require sponsorships as well, and money is tight all around.

Without sponsorship, the

event would have cost thousands of dollars.

While staff at the Leipzig Serenity Retreat hates to see this event go by the wayside, they are hopeful that people

will understand. It was an opportunity for LSR to share the building, grounds, and the amazing talent of local musicians and artists.

However, LSR is not ruling out the possibility of resuming the festival in years to come. After all, the show must go on!

Block condemns Liberal inaction for southern Saskatchewan workers During an announcement in Saskatoon, the Liberal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, the Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk, insulted unemployed workers in southern Saskatchewan.

Kelly Block, Member of Parliament for Carlton Trail–Eagle Creek expressed disappointment, March 31, that the Minister is deliberately

ignoring the plight of unemployed Saskatchewan workers in the southern region of the province.

“Workers in Saskatchewan’s southern oil fields are hurting just as much as those in other regions,” said Block. “Addition-

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“I can only conclude that this Liberal government doesn’t care about Saskatchewan.”

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One year ago . . . Joan Berglund, left, and Helen Affleck cut the cake, officially marking the one year anniversary of Lodge residents moving into their

new home. The move-anniversary was the perfect way to celebrate this wonderful new home. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016

Information is key Election day is over. The results are what they are. And, once again there is talk about the low voter turnout. Some of the blame for this must be placed on Elections Saskatchewan.

The boundaries for constituencies were redrawn for this election. This didn’t happen overnight and when the issue was being decided there were some news stories. Not enough to properly inform the voters. Besides people forget two years later. That is not important to them at that time -- it is however important when the election writ has been dropped. Kind of like “crossing that bridge when you come to it.”

But, once the election is called there should have been tons of information being thrown at the voters. Kind of “in your face” so they realized there was a possibility their riding had changed, where they would be voting, and who the candidates are. Elections Saskatchewan also needs to realize there were some crossovers and plan for that. As an example, Biggar town limits was in Biggar-Sask Valley but if you lived in the RM you were in Rosetown-Elrose. A significant change from the many previous elections. These voters deserved to be properly informed.

I was reading an opinion piece in the New York Times that was addressing the issue in Wisconsin concerning voter ID but some of Judge Adelman’s remarks pertain to this election issue.

“The Wisconsin law requires the state to educate voters about acceptable forms of ID and how to secure them -- a particularly important public service for the roughly 300,000 state residents estimated not to have proper ID. But despite requests from the state’s non partisan Government Accountability Board for $300,000 to $500,000 for that effort, the Legislature provided no funding.”

The point here is that provincial and federal governments have a responsibility to inform the public about important public services. And, that comes at a cost. But, without that information being imparted there is no accountability in government.

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How Germany embraces the private sector to deliver universal health care

by Bacchus Barua, Senior Economist, Health Policy Studies, Fraser Institute and Ingrid Timmermans, Fraser Institute Like those in Australia, France, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland, the German health-care system is yet another example of a high-performing universal health-care system that delivers more timely, quality care—for similar or lower costs than Canada. As in these other countries, and unlike in Canada, Germans are able to access a vast network of public, private not-for-profit, and private for-profit insurers and hospitals.

We present a brief characterization of Germany’s universal health-care system, paying particular attention to the role of for-profit insurers and hospitals.

Universal health care in Germany Germany spent 9.6 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product [GDP] on health care in 2012—about two percentage points less than Canada (11.8 per cent) on an age-adjusted basis. For that level of spending, Germans had access to about the

same number of nurses and diagnostic imaging machines (per capita), but more physicians and beds (per capita), and considerably shorter wait times for family doctors, specialist care, elective surgery and emergency room care.

Germany’s universal health-care system actually consists of two insurance systems: the Statutory Health Insurance [SHI] system for most Germans and the optional Private Health Insurance [PHI] system, which primarily serves high-income earners and the self-employed. Both systems are funded by health insurance premiums and both are operated by multiple privately owned and operated insurance companies.

About 86 per cent of the population participates in the SHI system, which consists of about 145 competing, independent, not-for-profit “sickness funds.” Premium payments are based on a fixed percentage of wages (split between employers and employees) while unemployed spouses and dependents are covered without additional cost. These premium payments are pooled with tax contributions,

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and are redistributed among insurers by governments to account for differences in the risk-profile (age, pre-existing medical conditions, and so on) of their respective populations.

Patients are generally expected to share the cost of their prescribed drugs, hospital stays, and prescribed medical aids through small copayments ( 5– 10), although medical services rendered to children are exempt and an annual income-based ceiling applies to all adults.

About 11 per cent of the German population participates in the PHI system, which consists of 24 for-profit and 19 not-for-profit insurance companies. Such insurance is optional for those earning more than 50,850 and the self-employed, however family members are not automatically covered and individuals who choose leave the SHI system cannot opt back in (though regulated options offering similar coverage to the SHI system at lower cost are available).

Plans offered by insurers in the PHI system can include benefits that allow patients to receive treatment by senior or head physicians, superior hospital accommodation, and access to practitioners who do not participate in the SHI system. Insurers in the PHI system can set premiums based on a patient’s risk-profile at the time of application, but cannot increase them during the lifetime of

the patient. They also cannot cancel contracts, and cannot refuse to cover patients with pre-existing conditions.

Regardless of their coverage by SHI or a PHI, Germans may seek care privately if they choose to do so.

Hospital care in Germany is delivered by 833 public, 1,040 not-forprofit, and 1,356 for-profit hospitals.

Nearly all hospitals (public and private) provide care to both SHI and PHI patients, with 99 per cent of all hospital beds being accessible to SHI-covered patients. There are only a few private for-profit hospitals that serve only PHI patients. While patients generally have free choice of hospital within the SHI system, their choice of physician within the hospital is restricted to the doctor on duty or doctor assigned by the hospital.

PHI patients may choose both their hospital and physician.

The German health-care system is a yet another example of how public and private insurers and hospitals can not only co-exist, but complement and support one and another in order to better deliver on the promise of universal health care. It’s time Canadians abandoned their fear of profitmaking in health care and realized private insurers and hospitals form the basis of many of the world’s finest universal access health-care systems.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016

It does seem that spring has arrived -although I hope I didn’t jinx the coming of the season by writing that.

While it’s true the Prairies can still experience a snow storm in April that doesn’t stop people from starting to make plans for spring.

For gardeners that means getting into the yard and cleaning up winter’s remains. No matter how much the clean up may have progressed in the fall there is still some chores that need to be done in the spring.

There are other signs -- commonly called harbingers -- that appear.

I can hear the voices saying “potholes”. Yes, these do seem to make their appearance at this time but there are other signs that we look forward to. The arrival of birds for one and butterflies for another.

Butterflies come in many colours and sizes but perhaps one of the most familiar is the monarch butterfly.

When you see the black and orange wings fluttering in the backyard, spring has truly come.

I’m not sure what it is about butterflies that make you happy but I am reminded of this quote: Flowers and butterflies drift in color, illuminating spring.

There is a reason it is called a “monarch”

because they are considered the “king” of butterflies. It’s not clear why but perhaps it is because it is considered to be the most beautiful of the species.

Monarchs typically winter in Mexico and spend summers on the Prairies. That’s a pretty long flight for an insect. They can travel between 50-100 miles a day and it will take up to two months for them to make the journey.

During the flight thousands make land on a single tree along the migratory path. Imagine that sight.

Over the years the habitat of the monarch has been threatened.

Some of this is due to

illegally logging in Mexico but also to the fact that milkweed plants are disappearing. The milkweed is the breeding ground of these butterflies.

In 1986 the Mexican government created the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve which protects 62 square miles of forests in the Sierra Madres where hundreds of million of monarchs live each winter. In 2000 that biosphere was expanded to 217 square miles and there is an effort to stop the illegal harvesting of trees. Gardeners can make an effort to plant the plants that attract butterflies in their gardens.

Male monarchs can be distinguished from females by the black spot on an inside surface of its hind wing.

The monarch does not have lungs, it breathes through tiny vents in the thorax or abdomen called spiracles, and an organized arrangement of tubes called trachea distribute oxygen through the body system.

They have a 10 cm wingspan. The wings flap slower than other butterflies -- about 300 to 720 times a minute.

Because they have a broad spectrum perception of colour they can see UV light that humans cannot.

They use their eyes to locate flowers and use their antennas to smell the nectar. Minute receptors lodged in their feet called tarsi are used to taste sweet substances.

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by Janice Foley Bingo on March 24 had a small crowd come out to play.

Half-n-half winner was Madeleine Heinrichs.

She also shared the blackout jackpot with Pat Turner at the end of the afternoon. Congratulations!

Shuffleboard on Wednesday had five players show up. First place was the team of Mildred Henne and Ed Lantz.

Second place was Marie Roesch, and third place was Nicole Otterson and Martin Lantz.

How nice to have Car-

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men from Pharmasave come in on Friday to speak to the group about nutrition – how to read food labels, and the benefits of eating a balanced diet Kate Yaroshko was the lucky winner of the door prize this month.

The ladies have asked

Carmen to plan a presentation about pain killers and their interaction with other medications for her May 6 visit.

The April activity group met discussing plans for the April 29 Kaiser and Crib Tournament.

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by Bob Mason

“Up at the Lake!”

At this time of year a person often finds themselves dreaming about being “up at the lake” somewhere! But at this time of life, all most people have left, are a few memories!

Rather than spoil someones wonderful dream, let’s just say that Yours Truly has “had his day” (however uneventful!), up at the lake. Below are a few instances of how those times turned out.

Everybody knows that Y.T. is an anti-American type, and so he feels that he has to write this. In the U.S.A. (where anything worth doing is already done!), they call the state of Minnesota “The land of a million lakes”, whereas in Saskatchewan we don’t start counting until the first million! In Sask. we are also pretty good at dealing out B.C., eh?

The tradition of this “up at the lake” thing is part of our pioneering past I think! Heck, we always felt that it was a little familiar when Dad told us that his Dad had been raised near a mythical lake in Ontario – and when “Perk” (Lt. Norman Perkins, one of Y.T.’s old army officers!) told me that

he had “discovered” the same isolated beach on the same lake, Y.T. sure hesitated to tell him that my grandfather learned to swim in that lake in 1860!

Back in the so called “Roaring Twenties”, when all seemed well with the world, and just before the Great Depression, our folks drove us, in the fairly new touring car, to a family reunion up at Meeting Lake, north of Mullingar, and here, quite a few years later, Y.T. still remembers that trip and all our relations in their also fairly new touring cars!

We dipped our toes into the (ahem!) pristine waters of a time that is only a memory now! The small waves, lapping up on the sandy beach, just seemed to be put there only for us!

It would be nice to write here that things stayed that way as we grew up!

But they didn’t! As time passed, those “touring” cars, which were so much a sign of our parents success, we put up on blocks, retired, and finally disappeared as we faced up to those terrible years of the Thirties!

Some time ago, Yours Truly scrawled a bit

about the “newness” of things to each coming generation, and this is good, for it is written somewhere “hope springs eternal!” I’m not sure who first made that observation, but we were raised in a family that quoted it quite a lot!

I think that, during the Depression, our folks did have a lot of worries, but to young us, dipping our toes in the old pasture slough, or in the seclusion of “Long Lake”, north of Borden, it didn’t seem much different from our more sophisticated holidays of the past!

Many times our folks took us up there when they went to visit old friends, and we had many fine memories.

Our little private beach back in the hills was all, and more than what we wanted – we even slept out under the “whispering aspens” (poplars) which grew all over the place! Mebbe their old boat leaked quite a bit,

but who cared? The lake wasn’t that deep anyway!

During the 1930’s, mebbe our folks were trying to get away from the disaster of things, I dunno! But they didn’t show it that much, even in Saskatchewan’s “worst of times” (excuse me Mr. Dickens!), they took us up to Mr. Hoffman’s resort at Redberry Lake, where we never failed to visit Pelican Island.

Things were bad alright, but the sun shone all around us, and the birds sang! Mebbe those times weren’t that good, but we got by!

Looking back over those years now, we value them more than the “good” years that came later on!

Time passed (darn it!).

The Depression went its way as soon as WWII started, but we still attended community gatherings all over the place. We often went to Crystal Beach near Harris. I sure remember

This month we Surge out of Zendikar as we prepare to descend into Madness next month with our return to the gothic horror setting of Innistrad.

Surge is a mechanic native to Red and Blue, and like most things in Izzet colours, this mechanic is all about casting multiple spells in rapid succession. It is an alternate casting cost for certain spells that lets you cast them for cheaper if either you or your partner (in Two-Headed Giant) have already cast a

spell this turn. In some cases, such as Crush of Tentacles or Reckless Bushwhacker, you get additional effects for casting it second.

Power Surge Creatures: 1x Sanguinary Mage (1R), 4x Stormchaser Mage (UR), 2x Jori En, Ruin Diver (1UR), 4x Reckless Bushwhacker (2R), 4x Niblis of Dusk (2U), 2x Tyrant of Valakut (5RR).

Spells: 2x Brain in a Jar (2), 4x Dragon Fodder (1R), 3x Grip of the Roil (2U), 2x Ojutai’s Breath (2U), 1x Jace’s Sanctum

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(3U), 3x Boulder Salvo (4R), 1x Turn Against (4R), 2x Crush of Tentacles (4UU), 2x Devils’ Playground (4RR).

Lands: 2x Blighted Cataract, 4x Highland Lake, 6x Island, 3x Looming Spires, 6x Mountain, 2x Wandering Fumarole.

With a deck that wants to be casting as many spells as one built around casting Sorceries and Instants as this one is, it only makes sense that the vast majority of the creatures would have Prowess to take advantage of it. Jori En also makes the cut, as she helps to keep your hand full so you can keep casting multiple spells a turn.

Shadows Over Innistrad, which rotates into Standard tomorrow, forcing Khans of Tarkir and Fate Reforged out.

While this does cost us some old favourites, it does provide us with some interesting new tools. Brain in a Jar lets us cast our Instants and Sorceries on the cheap, making it easy to enable Surge for the more powerful effects. Paying 1 for a Turn Against, crashing in with the team, and then Surging out a Crush of Tentacles is a great way to win the game, and when the Brain collects too many charge counters, you can always cash them in to manipulate the top of your deck. Devil’s Playground, on the other hand, doesn’t just provide a large volume of creatures for a single card, it also enables a great deal of retribution damage when the tokens created die.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 at one political gather- many of Saskatchewan’s ing when little Tommy more sophisticated lakes Douglas was making a (such as “Aroma Lake”, speech and a heckler west of Landis and “Witchikan Lake”, north of hollered.

“You little runt! Why, Spiritwood) don’t smell I could eat you in one like roses either!

It would be a shame gulp!”

Instantly Douglas not to mention here replied: “If you did, Wal- about some of the more ter, you would have more romantic places we have brains in your stomach been.

Phyllis and Y.T. had than in your head!”

Real high class poli- our “honeymoon” at both Watrous and Wasketics, eh?

There were dozens of siu, and if you believe sports days at Crystal in “The water does it!”

Beach! Including the myth, mebbe that is why “Caledonian Games”, we had to buy so many also known as the “Scotch pairs of shoes later on!

Well, you can’t win Picnic”, with a couple of pipers standing by. But, them all, eh!?

And it would be nice as we all know, and has been quoted above, “time to remember the “nicer” things that we’ve done passes”!

When we lived in the “up at the lake”. Yet Jasper district (straight Y.T. can’t forget Captain east of Feudal and south Sherman Day! Having of Kinley!), every time gone through World War a west wind blew, the II without a scratch, whole country took on a Captain Day was killed strange smell. It wasn’t beside Lake Bad Zwislong until that waterway chenahn in Germany.

On the last day of it . north of the Bear Hills became known as “Stink- . . Sorry! ing Lake”. This sounds kind of crude mebbe, but

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016

Improve your social life, your health, your family life, and your community We have a list of over 60 people who bake pies or cookies for us! We have phone numbers of men and women who will come out to help flip burgers or pancakes during our fund raisers. Our board members dedicate hours, last year over 2,000 hours, so that there is always something happening in the museum, all year long!

The museum will be recognizing these people on Saturday, April 9 with their annual brunch.

This is the museum’s way of recognizing the selfless acts these people perform for their community!

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SUNDAY, April 17 • 2 p.m. matinee, $5 admission

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THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 INFORMATION NIGHT &

Open House

Drop in from 6 to 8 p.m. • Great Plains College • 701 Dominion St

Discover Great Plains College Learn about local programs, scholarship opportunities and financial aid.

Student advisers and staff members will be available to answer questions and assist with the application process.

Refreshments, tours and door prizes will be available.

Visit greatplainscollege.ca for more information.

BIGGAR PROGRAM CENTRE Harvey Moncrief, left, and Rae Chamberlain enjoying the Biggar Museum Volunteer Appreciation Brunch in April 2015. These two have been very important for years and most appreciated by the museum.

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in our town, well, we wouldn’t be much of a town. We could become part of the statistics of the disappearance of small town Saskatchewan!

Volunteers come in many ages. Teenagers, young parents, adults without children at home, and retirees all volunteer.

A previous Canadian study has shown that people who were involved in community activities in their childhood or adolescence have a greater tendency to become adults who are involved in more kinds of volunteerism.

Also, children learn from their parents who volunteer.

They learn that volunteering is okay, and can become a very fulfilling act.

The volunteers in Biggar can be called the driving force that keeps our town continuing to thrive, to be vibrant and to remain current and to continue being a safe place for thousands! At the Biggar Museum and Gallery we appreciate our volunteers! We recognize the importance of these men and women who use their time to assist us in so many ways!

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garbage benefit not only our community but themselves.

They are outside in the fresh air, learning how to get along, learning how to take direction, learning the benefits of a cleaner community . . . and getting a free hotdog! Everybody wins!

Health.

How can volunteering be good for your health? It gets us out, it gets us moving, and it can get us out in the fresh air. Dialogue with other people is often just what a person needs to feel better! A person at the door of a theatre event, a barbecue or pancake breakfast gets one to see people they might not have seen for ages.

Volunteer fire-fighters have been on alert to prevent loss of life in fires in our community since 1910. The museum has a brand new exhibit that honours these people.

They also know that their efforts are supportingthecommunity organization for their fund raising. Without our theatre, our museum, our churches, and all the other organizations

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by Delta Fay Cruickshank of the Biggar Museum and Gallery One simple selfless act could do all of the above, and even more!

Did you know that people in Saskatchewan volunteer more than in any other province in Canada?

A study done by the Canadian government in 2010 reveals figures that show just how beneficial volunteering is to Canadians.

Did you know that two-thirds of volunteers interviewed stated that their interpersonal skills were improved by volunteering? So, what are interpersonal skills?

It just means the ability to get along with other people, how to listen, how to communicate, just how to get along with others to create something together.

And why do people, busy people, want to volunteer?

The most popular reason, 93 per cent of the volunteers interviewed said they worked together with others, with no pay, in order to support their community!

Our community is like an extended family . . . having to work together to benefit physically and mentally!

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Spring and a farmer’s thoughts . . .

by Calvin Daniels

Spring has always been a special time in the world of farming.

Of course it is the time of obvious renewal.

Farmers have planned out their cropping intentions, and with just a bit of cooperation from Mother Nature they will follow that plan through the coming months.

But that is only part of what this time of year is about.

While today rural roads are such that winter travel is not a problem that was not always the case. I spent more than a few days away from school growing up because roads were simply not passable by the school bus. That seems like a near thing of the past these days as rarely are rural roads that bad now.

But there is that near tradition of farmers being somewhat confined to the chores at

home over the winter, although more a mindset today than a reality.

Still, as spring arrives farmers get in their trucks and head out to socialize.

In my job as a journalist covering agriculture I see the element of spring socialization among farmers manifest itself in a number of ways.

There are seminars and workshops in spring, and of course meetings of organizations.

As an example from April 20-22 the Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds Conference will be held at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton.

And the Yorkton Spring 4-H Show was just held in the city. It might be targeted at youth in the showering, but it is a chance for their parents to talk about what lies ahead in terms of the new calf crop now on the ground on many farms, or what crop they think might generate the best return in the months ahead.

It was the same thing

when I attended a Charolais bull sale on the Neilson farm near Willowbrook recently, and will be again as I attend similar events in the coming weeks.

While there is the serious business of seeking out the next bull that will be half the genetic package of some 200plus calves in the coming years on the farm, there is also plenty of time to socialize at bull sales. In fact you will find a number of people at such sales who are not there to buy a bull at all. They are simply there to support the producers whose stock is on offer, and to spend time with other producers talking shop.

That is one thing that I can say as a journalist I envy among farmers. They are always just down the road a few miles from someone in a similar line of work to bounce new ideas off, or to simply vent over the lousy price of oats, or the lack of a rain cloud in the sky for weeks.

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ist, other than the ones I work with who generally face the same collective challenges of working on a common publication, are a major community away, and rarely do our paths cross.

It’s not like on the farm where producers will have days in the coming weeks when the fields are still too wet to get a tractor onto so they will head down the rural road to attend a farm auction or two.

Most in attendance will

not drag home a new air seeder, or sprayer. They probably won’t even toss out a bid, but they will buy a friend a cup of coffee, may chomp down a hotdog, and they’ll spend the day swapping stories with others cut from the common cloth of those willing to gamble on the weather and world commodity prices to make a living as a farmer.

It’s never been an easy life, from the time the first farmer collected wild seeds and decided

to plant them in a row, but it has always been important work.

And sometimes you need an informal support system for it all to make sense, and that is just what farmers have reared over the years each spring turning farm auctions, bull sales and similar gatherings into a time combining business and socialization, both equally important as they prepare for a new year of challenges in the field.

What is helping to protect our wetlands and wildlife habitats?

by News Canada Wetlands and wildlife habitats are an important part of our environmental ecosystems.

Many are threatened by urban growth, especially in Eastern Canada, and agricultural expansion, particularly in the Prairies.

One of the solutions to stopping the loss is a tool few people associate with habitat conservation – genetically modified (GM) crops, also called plant biotechnology.

“Biotechnology is one of the tools we can use to increase the amount of food we produce without increasing agriculture’s footprint,” explains Paul Thoroughgood, a regional agrologist with Ducks Unlimited Canada, an organization dedicated to wetland conservation.

“There’s an increasing demand for agricultural goods throughout the world and growing pres-

sure on the agricultural world to producer more, and we can do that with biotechnology and managing our nutrients.

Those non-productive acres are the most important ones from an ecological perspective,” he adds.

Many GM crops like canola, soybeans, and corn, are resistant to certain herbicides, allowing farmers to grow crops in areas where they wouldn’t otherwise be able to because of weed problems, for example.

They’ve also been bred to achieve higher yields (more crops harvested per acre of land planted) so that farmers can increase their production without having to use more land.

Jake Leguee grows canola, soybeans, and cereal crops like wheat on his family’s Saskatchewan farm. He wouldn’t be able to grow canola at all if they weren’t using GM

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varieties, he says, due to the weed pressure in his region. Yields have also improved significantly in the 15 years since the Leguee farm started growing GM canola, which lets them grow more food from the same amount of land.

Statistics show that without modern crop growing tools, like biotechnology and pesticides, Canada would need to convert 37 million more acres of land to farm production to produce the same amount that farmers do today – that’s roughly equal to the total amount of land being currently used for farming in Saskatchewan.

“Wetland and habitat conservation are important, and with growing market forces that say we don’t want new land brought into production, we can use biotechnology to produce more without sacrificing those areas,” says Thoroughgood.

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Chef Dez on cooking

Mushroom Salad with Spicy Bacon Dressing

There are not many foods that I don’t like, raw mushrooms are one of them.

Cooked mushrooms are great, but it’s the texture of raw mushrooms that I find mostly unappealing.

That was my motivation for creating the following recipe. I thought to myself: “What could I do to raw mushrooms, other than cooking them, to make them more tempting” - the result is this incredible salad.

I always joke that one could put bacon on anything and it would taste good, so I decided to try

bacon as a dressing on mushrooms - it worked.

If you don’t want the dressing to be spicy, then eliminate or reduce the amount of the “sambal oelek”. Sambal Oelek is a crushed chilli paste/ liquid that can be found down the imported foods section of almost any major grocery store.

It can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator, but keep the dressing separate from the salad if doing so. Once tossed together it will start to pull moisture from the mushrooms and make it overly wet if sitting for a long period of time.

Mushroom Salad with Spicy Bacon Dressing Makes 8-12 portions as a side dish “Use any mixture of mushrooms that are available at your market - what I have listed here is my recommendation” Salad 600g white button mushrooms, quartered 200g shitake mushrooms, stems removed and quartered 200g portabella mushrooms, roughly chopped one medium carrot, peeled and grated one green bell pepper, diced small one red bell pepper, diced small four green onions, sliced one handful fresh parsley, minced Dressing 250g bacon slices, cooked crisp, drained and fat reserved 5 tbsp apple cider vinegar 3 tbsp Dijon mustard 5 tsp sambal oelek 2 tsp liquid honey 2 tsp anchovy paste, or two anchovies from a can one garlic clove, crushed 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1.) Place all the salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

2.) In a food processor, process the crisp bacon into fine bits, approximately 30 seconds on high.

3.) Scrape down the sides of the food processor. Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat and the remaining dressing ingredients except for the olive oil.

4.) Turn the processor on high and drizzle the olive oil slowly into the moving mixture. Once the oil has been added, continue to puree on high for approximately 30 seconds to one minute.

5.) Toss the dressing thoroughly into the salad ingredients and serve immediately.

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This spring, the nationwide lament among sports fans in Canada is that not a single Canadian team will make the playoffs.

Not exactly correct.

While it’s true that none of Canada’s seven National Hockey League teams will advance to the post-season, for the first time since 196970, basketball fans are hoping for a long playoff run by the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, who are, indeed, Canada’s only NBA entry and one of the league powers.

The Raptors may not be quite in the stratosphere of Golden State Warriors or San Antonio Spurs, but they’re giving LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers a run for the Eastern Conference title and could easily advance into the second or third round of post-season play. And sports fans are well aware that playoff surprises are commonplace. So don’t count out the Raptors if they come up against the Warriors or Spurs in the NBA Finals.

Regular-season dominance is an indicator, not a guarantee, of postseason success.

Last year, the Raptors won a franchise-record 49 games but were swept

by Washington Wizards in the first round. That 49-win mark was easily eclipsed this year.

Coach Dwayne Casey’s team had a 51-25 record with six games to go and appeared to be en route to 55 or 56 victories.

DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry lead a Raptors team that plays in front of a sellout every game in their home Air

Canada Centre, where they’re playing .750 ball.

Both players are averaging more than 20 points a game and are seeking to erase the bad memories of last season’s quick playoff exit.

“This group, I have to tell everybody, is going to go down in the record books,” DeRozan told Michael Grange of Sportsbet.ca. Surpassing 50 victories is “big . . . you can never take that away [and] we have the opportunity to continue to build on it.”

Toronto may have been a sports wasteland for decades, with the laughingstock Leafs not winning the Cup since 1967 and the Blue Jays going through a two-decade drought, but things are changing. The Blue Jays electrified the country last year, the Raptors are solid contenders and the Argos are always a threat to play in the Grey Cup. But a championship parade down Yonge Street? The Raptors are hoping they get there first. s 2ANGERS THIRD BASEman Adrian Beltre, to Sports Illustrated, on why he still refuses to wear a protective cup despite a bad-hop injury that put him on the DL in 2009: “If the ball’s only going to hit me once every 11 years, I’ll take my chances.” s Eric Kolenich of the Richmond (Va.) TimesDispatch, on Yale making its first NCAA tournament appearance since 1962: “For a school that was founded in 1701, waiting 54 years isn’t so long.” s "ECAUSE OF THEIR #ALIfornia rivalry, Los Angeles Clippers get fired up to play Golden State Warriors, says Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “Against the Warriors, the Clippers get higher than Snoop Dogg at Happy Hour.” s Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “The NBA’s Nate Robinson is toying with trying out for the NFL. You know the major differ-

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Obituaries

Lawrence (Larry) Wayne Wirachowsky

dance clubs in the area. He served as president of the Biggar Pattern Dance Club for a number of years. An avid card player, many hours were spent in laughter with close friends and family.

His most joyous moments were in the company of his grandchildren.

Larry is predeceased by his parents, siblings, Loretta, Jeanette, Eugene, Albert, Raymond and Linda. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of almost 48 years, Joyce (Latimer); his daughter, Raena and her husband, Kojo, and their children, Sasha, Raedan and Norah; his son, Jason and his wife, Andrea and their children, Emersyn and Alex. Also his surviving siblings, Shirley, Irene, Caron, Joyce, Donna, Gerald and Marilyn and many extended family members. Mourning as well, are his sister-in-law, Grace Savostianik and brother-in-law, Rae Latimer and their families.

His last five years have been spent battling kidney disease and he faced dialysis with the same courage and strong determination he has shown throughout his life. As a final tribute to Larry, we ask that you sign your organ donor card as it would benefit so many other families.

A Celebration of Life will be held on THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Landis Community Complex.

Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services, 306-2427888.

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January 22, 1947 - April 3, 2016 In the early moments of a new day, April 3, Lawrence (Larry) Wayne Wirachowsky passed peacefully away at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, Sask.

He was surrounded by his loving family as the strains of old time dance music played in the background.

Larry was the ninth child born on January 22, 1947 to Herman and Monica Wirachowsky. Raised on the farm in the Traynor area where he also attended school in the primary years.

He attended Landis School for the remainder of his education. This would also be where he would meet Joyce, the love of his life.

After a brief time in Saskatoon, working for John East Iron Works, as a machinist, he moved back to Wilkie and bought a small herd of cows and farmed with his father at Landis briefly. He started farming on his own in 1971 and would spend the next 45 years building the farm to what it is today. A man of incredible strength, both physically and mentally, he worked tirelessly to build a life for his family. He was an “out of the box’ thinker and there were very few problems he wouldn’t tackle, almost always able to make it work. Besides his family, community was important to Larry, always ready to help anyone who needed a hand, and he had a soft spot especially for the elderly, and when his children were in school, he could always be seen cheering them on or being a chauffeur. He also operated the community snow plow for many years. He volunteered his handyman talents in the renovation of the Majestic Theatre in Biggar. He loved to dance and was a long time member of several

Ida Johns (nee Frederick) April 15, 1917 - April 4, 2016 Ida Johns (nee Frederick) passed away peacefully Monday, April 4, 2016 at the age of 98 years old.

Ida was born on April 15, 1917 in Biggar, Sask. She was predeceased by her parents, Gustave and Rose Frederick; her husband, Henry; her brothers, Albert and Paul; and sisters, Martha and Elsie. Ida is lovingly remembered by her children, Gerald (Florence) Johns of Swift Current, Sask., Sandra (Curt) Bitner of Calgary, Alta., Dale (Iris) Johns of Regina, Sask., David (Rosena) Johns of Red Deer, Alta., eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews.

Ida had fond memories of her early years growing up on the farm. Ida and Henry were married in Biggar in 1940 where they farmed for over 30 years. In 1972, they retired due to Henry’s poor health and moved into Biggar. During her retirement years, she enjoyed family gatherings, gardening, long walks and bus and camper excursions.

As an expression of her strong faith, Ida was involved with the Church Of God activities; she especially enjoyed singing and playing the organ. Shortly after Henry’s passing, she moved to a seniors residence in Swift Current, Sask. where she lived almost independently with the assistance of her son and daughter-inlaw, Jerry and Florence Johns.

The family would like to thank the Shaunavon Hospital staff for the compassionate care that our Mother received during her final days.

The funeral will be held on FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 at 2:30 pm at the Biggar Associated Gospel Church with Pastor Bev Dyck officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to World Vision Canada.

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General Meeting THURSDAY, APRIL 14 7:30 p.m. at Biggar Legion Hall SUNDAY, APRIL 17: Ruthilda UCW Spring Supper, 5 p.m. Bingo to follow.

13p3 MONDAY, APRIL 18: Biggar Minor Hockey Annual General Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Jubilee Stadium. We ask that all parents of BMH players attend this meeting.

12c4 APRIL 22, 23, 24: Plenty & District Community Players present their 28th Annual Dinner Theatre, ‘”Night Comes Early” by Burton Bumgarner, at Plenty Community Hall. After March 29, please call Marion at 306-9323-4600.

Tickets $30 each. Reserved seating only. Cocktails 5:30, Dinner 6:30, Show 8:00.

11c6 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27: Biggar & District Arts Council presents . . .”Eh440”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452.

11c6 APRIL 28, 29, 30: St. Gabriel CWL Clothing Drive in Katimavik (church basement). Drop off: Thursday, 9 a.m. and continues to Friday, 8:30 p.m.

Shopping: Thursday & Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 noon. All proceeds go to the Food Bank and KidSport.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 23: 8 p.m., Come and help Ed and Cairin GURAN celebrate their 75 years and 54th Anniversary with a dance at the Czech Hall. Absolutely NO cards or gifts, a donation to the Czech Hall would be welcome and appreciated.

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TUESDAY, MAY 3: 2:00 p.m., “Mother of the Year Tea� fundraiser at Biggar Community Hall, sponsored by Prairie Branches Enterprise. Entertainment, raffle, door prizes, bake table. Silver Collection. Come honour ALL the nominees. Open to everyone. Drop off or mail nominations, deadline April 20, 2016, to Prairie Branches, Box 1690 Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 or Biggar Independent, Box 40, 122 Main St., Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 12c6

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Recreation 2008 Cougar SRX hitch travel trailer 30 ft. rear toy hauler. Solid fibreglass body, rubber roof, deep slideout, $35,000.

Phone 306-9482081 14p3

Real Estate Office for Rent/ Lease‌ Main Street, Biggar, 800 sq. ft. Office furnishings included.

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LAND FOR SALE‌ N-½-1535-13-W3, 300 acres cultivated, seeded to grass.

Average assessment 54,900. S. Sarvas, phone 306-651-4643.

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LAND FOR RENT -- Six quarters pasture, seeded grass, one block, fenced, good water. Phone 306948-2081 or 306651-4643 12p3 LAND FOR RENT, pasture in R.M. of Eagle Creek. Call for details, 306948-9186.

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ARDATH: 1499 ac. 724 cult ac., + 747 ac. pasture, cattle facilities, 1380 sq. ft. home on well treed yard.

ELROSE: 160 ac.

- 148 ac. tame hay, barbed wire fencing, assess. 52,800.

KERROBERT: 359 ac. - 349 ac. of estabished tame grass, adjacent to railway line.

Contact ‌ Murray Murdoch, Cell: 306-858-8000

Two-bdrm house for rent in Biggar.

F/S/W/D. Large yard, lots of character. Close to downtown. $750 plus utilities. Call Cassie at 306490-7368. References required.

14p3 Spring Special-One bedroom house, washer, dryer, fridge, stove, microwave. $550 per month, one block from downtown. Available April 1st. Call 306-948-2233 12p3 Two and three bedroom houses for rent. Close to downtown and school. Fridge and stove included.

For viewing call 306-948-3674 or 306-948-9517 or 306-948-7022.

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REGISTERED D E N T A L ASSISTANT for maternity leave in Wetaskiwin, Alberta.

Starting April 4/2016. Monday to Thursday, no evenings. Progressive dental office.

Email resume to: smilemaker1@ incentre.net.

Kindersley Trade & Lifestyle Show June 10th & 11th. Book Before April 17th to Receive Early Bird Prices. 306463-2320 or kindersleychamber@sasktel.net

Business Opportunity C O N T R O L YOUR FINANCIAL future selling Watkins products. Watkins has provided stability & high income for its associates for over 145 years.

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For Sale

14’ Tandem Trailers from$2650 Dump Trailers, ATV Trailers, Car Haulers

The Tractor Co. Osler, Sk 306-239-2262 www.tractorco.ca

Auctions

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UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION. Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. Tractors, skid steer, mini excavator, trucks, trailers, horses. Edgerton, Alberta.

Scribner Auction 780-842-5666.

Pictures & listing: www.scribnernet.com.

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping.

Spruce & Pine from $0.99/ tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee.

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GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area.

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Vehicles Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks.

Lots of trucks...

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Ford... Imports...

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Careers HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS are in huge demand.

Employers want CanScribe graduates. A great work-fromhome career!

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POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com.

1st Ave. West, Biggar 306-948-2700

Seed & Feed FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free Delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306863-2900.

Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

www.westerncommodities.ca

Land for Sale FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER: RM of Monet #257: S1/2 2-27-14W3; NE-3426-14-W3; and SW-34-26-14W3. Submit tenders in writing to WIlliam Langen, Stevenson Hood Thornton Beaubier LLP, 500, 123 - 2nd Ave. S., Saskatoon SK S7K 7E6. Ph: (306) 244-0132 E: wlangeb@ shtb-law.com.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Land is rented until December 31, 2016. Closing date for tenders is April 15, 2016.

FARMLAND WANTED

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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SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 217 1/4’s South - 100 1/4’s South East - 46 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 56 1/4’s West - 50 1/4’s

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Biggar Bowling Centre scores, March 28-31 Monday Mixed League: MHS – Chris Still & Reg Horner, 135; WHS – Melissa Raschke, 208; MHT – Reg Horner, 281; WHT – Melissa Raschke, 531.

Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Jack Eckart, 167; WHS – June Hoppe, 200; MHT – Jack Eckart, 467; WHT – June Hoppe, 559.

Thursday Seniors League: MHS – Glen Shockey, 181; WHS – June Hoppe, 260; MHT – Geoff Cooke, 522; WHT – June Hoppe, 572.

Thursday Y.B.C.: Bowlasaurus: High Score – Jonathan Crane, 61. Pee Wee: High Score – Sawyer Heimbecker, 101; High Double – Sawyer Heimbecker, 187. Bantam: High Score – Kiersten Raschke, 144; High Triple – Kiersten Raschke, 413. Juniors: High Score – Madison Genaille, 197; High Triple – Madison Genaille, 495.

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14 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

AGRICULTURE

SEED CLEANING McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

DUANE NEUFELDT 403 Main St., Biggar

Licensed For: # # #

Burnt Orange 207 Main St. Biggar

Phone: 306-948-5678

Sales Repair Virus Removal

WYLIE SEED &

306-986-2600

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

Saskatoon - Biggar OďŹƒce

Computer Sales and Repair

Custom Embroidery Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire Judy Kahovec‌ 306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935

PROCESSING INC.

306-948-8055 "

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Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

AUTOMOTIVE

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

306.948.3996 113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

306-948-5052 Cari Perih Residential Salesperson

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Wally Lorenz

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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

Call: Bill: Dale:

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

Open Monday-Friday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

PHOTOGRAPHY

Cell: 306.843.7898 Bus: 306.446.8800 znerol.w@sasktel.net Web site: www.remaxbattlefords.com

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

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INSURANCE

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Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.

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SERVICES Your authorized

Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer; and Your authorized

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ž Auto & Home Insurance ž Farm & Commercial Insurance ž Health & Travel Insurance ž Life Insurance & Investments ž Farm Succession & Estate Planning ž Notary Publics Biggar Of¿ce Hours‌

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304 Main St., Biggar Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204

100 - 2 Ave. W., Landis Phone: 306-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon., Tues., & Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wed., 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Thurs., CLOSED

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COURIER/HAULING

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You’re reading one!

Trucking &this Cattle

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

TROY MAY, owner/opertor Fax:306-237-.TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Biggar, Sask.

For FAX service, see us at The Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar

948-3955 A Sign of Qualilty!

KRF Auto Centre 100% handwash h7HERE WE DO IT ALL FOR YOU v s $ETAILING s Vortex Spray-In Box Liners s Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring s !UTO !CCESSORIES s 4RAILER 2ENTALS

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BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE

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227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

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

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Brody Ellis, Sever Ellis, Stetler Heather

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Call today for a FREE estimate!

Landscaping, Snow Removal, Topsoil, Clay, Gravel, Sand Bobcats, Excavator, Gravel Truck Serving Perdue and area for the past 10 years

Rebel Landscaping

SGI Safety Inspection

1st Ave. West, Biggar

306-222-6081

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning

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

Auto Repair TIRES

Danny Vogelsang

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

Heavy Truck Repair

Cell 306-948-7995

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

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

s 7OOD METAL PLASTIC SIGNS s 6EHICLE WINDOW GRAPHICS s "ANNERS STICKERS AND -AGNETIC SIGNS

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 Fax:

306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky s $RIVEWAYS s #ONCRETE s 'ARAGE 0ADS s 0RUNING s 0LANTING

s 4OPSOIL s ,AWN #ARE s ,EVELING s 3OD s 0ATIO "LOCKS

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

s 3NOW 2EMOVAL s &ENCES xAND MUCH MORE

THUR-O CARPET

CLEANING #LIFF &ORSYTH Box 736, Biggar

Bob Kobelsky

306-658-4474, Landis

Phone‌

306-948-5600

GOLDBURG GRAVEL LTD. • Pit Run • Base Gravel • Road Gravel • Crushed Rock • Top Soil

Certified Scale and Ticketed Loads Serving Rosetown & Biggar areas Phone‌ Leam Craig

306-948-2801/306-948-7279

JOHN G. SMITH Junk Removal, Small Moves, pick up and delivery

½ ton truck & strong men

Ph: 306-948-3856 or Cell: 306-948-7896

306-948-5699

Your family remembered forever! in the Heritage Albums for only $25 at the Biggar Museum, 306-948-3451

“Your complete decal and signage shop�

Biggar Sand & Gravel • trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating Office ‌

• Laser Engraving • Promotional products (mugs, mousepad, etc)

t Delivery

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306-948-5455 BIGGAR & DISTRICT FAMILY CENTRE 220 Main St., Biggar

OPEN: Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

306-951-7860

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Contact THE INDEPENDENT 306-948-3344 to have your business listed here, ‌ask about special rates and sizes!

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THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 15

HOME IMPROVEMENETS

ELECTRICAL

NCM Home Maintenance • Residential & Commercial Painting • Handyman Service • Labour Hire • 1A Certified Licence

Nick Maguire BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES

Goldburg Electric Ltd.

Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring

• Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291 PHILLIPS ELECTRIC

306-951-8004 Roofing

MADGE ROOFING INC.

Licenced, Insured & Bonded Over 15 years experience

“Setting a Higher Standard” ∆New Construction ∆Re-roofs ∆Torch-on ∆Tile ∆Metal ∆Asphalt ∆All repairs ∆Shakes ∆Inspections NOW DOING ∆ Eavestroughing ∆ Downspouts ∆ Soffit & Facia We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453

• RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM

www.madgesaskroofing.com Biggar, Sask.

s 2ESIDENCE s #OMMERCIAL 7IRING &OR FREE ESTIMATES Ph: 306-948-5393

#ELL 306-221-6888

WESTWIND ELECTRIC LTD. Perdue, Sask.

Peter Hofmeister Journeyman Electrician

Cell 1-306-753-9807

306-717-2818

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

306.948.3325 PLUMBING & HEATING

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar, Sask.

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

Call: 306-948-2101

Weight Loss & WELLNESS Centre In Biggar Every Tuesday.

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

306-948-7274

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

LEGAL SERVICES

201B - 2nd Ave. West

BUSSE LAW

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

Moonlight Therapy

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

306-948-7682 or 306-948-7128

Peszko &Watson

moonlighttherapy@hotmail.com

is a full service law office that practices… ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ

Criminal Law Commercial Law Family Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, Jason Peszko Lisa Watson Sophie Ferré

Co-Ed Fitness Centre Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss 30-minute Circuit Personal Training Fitness Classes

102 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

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

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

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

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

306-948-3408

DEADLINE for ads, classisifeds and news MONDAY - 5 P.M.

Ph: 306-948-5133

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

Janet & Candice Moon Colour Energy Therapists …for info & appts

ROSETOWN DENTAL

rod.campbell@sasktel.net 122 Main St., Biggar, SK

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

Weight Loss Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

…owned and operated

by Brett Barber

• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

Ph: 306-948-4430 or 306-948-4460

• ‘Ideal Protein’ Weight Loss • ‘Slender You’ Figure Salon • H20 Massage Bed

DENTAL

Phone:306.882.2123 New Patients Welcome!

Check this week‛s classifieds, photos/ videos online @ biggarindependent.ca

Biggar

FOR RENT

OFFICE HOURS

Fax 306.445.4275

Doctor of Optometry

- together with -

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

Friday, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask.

Kirk Ewen

CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

HEALTH/ WELLNESS

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

115 - 1 Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.

Shop 306.446.3298

ACCOUNTING

306-948-3389

st

5th Avenue 106th Street

OPTOMETRISTS

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

306.948.2208 INVESTMENTS

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

306-948-2183 Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

RED APPLE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES “Administrative Services to

Meet Your Business Needs” ~ One time projects or long term service

For a FREE consultation, call Cheryl Irvine @ 306-948-7402 www.redappleadmin.ca www.facebook.com/ redappleadmin

INVESTMENTS

For all your investment needs, Visit…

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Poole

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

Pamela Eaton Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance 222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca

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

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

INSURANCE

Pkg. of 8.5x11 white bond paper,

$5.

99

each

@ The Independent 122 Main St., Biggar

Contact us for all your insurance and financial services 306-948-3926 …located in the Professional Building 223 Main St., Biggar

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016

Biggar Lodge News

by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Hello everyone. It is hard to believe it is now April! I will give you a little update from the last two weeks.

On March 21 we had exercises in the morning and Shake Loose a Memory in the afternoon. Tuesday the 22nd, we had current events and Wheel of Fortune.

Wednesday was T-ball. There were some good hits. One of the residents was our umpire. That afternoon we had Men’s Coffee Hour. Thursday morning was Bible Study, exercises, and bingo.

Friday was Good Friday so the residents just spent the day with each other and did puzzles and other relaxing things.

Saturday morning the residents coloured Easter eggs. At 2:30 there was a coffee party.

Easter morning the residents were excited to see Easter baskets on their tables for breakfast. The Seventh Day Adventist Church came for worship.

Monday the 28th, we started the day with exercises. Following that we had a coffee afternoon. Tuesday was current events. In the afternoon we made two teams and had a bowling tournament

on the Wii. The same team won twice.

We had Secret Boxes on Wednesday morning. The staff put items in boxes and described what was in there. The residents guessed the items. Yahtzee was at 2:30.

Team Crocus beat Team Tulip.

Thursday morning was Bible Study and Exercises. The afternoon was ďŹ lled with bingo. After bingo we were greeted by two little husky puppies. They were so adorable and sweet.

Friday was Pastor Mark’s Bible Study.

At noon the residents down Skyview had their ďŹ rst Barbecue Club of the year. Burgers, hot dogs, pasta salad, beans, and ice cream were all on menu. Of course we couldn’t forget the fried onions. Delicious!

At 2:30 we had a little party. It had been one year since we had moved to our new building. So we had cake and ice cream.

Saturday was card lotto bingo and a movie. Sunday was a quieter day. We had spent 1-1 time with the residents. The Perdue United Church came for worship this week.

Thank you everyone for reading our write-up. Take care and have a great day.

Tossing and turning . . . Biggar Gymnastics Club athletes show off their best moves, Tuesday, winding up the season for another successful year. The kids and coaches showed off what they’ve learned over the season, flipping, cart wheeling and contorting, all the while developing strength, coordination and getting a great workout. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

Lodge Activity Director, Karen Kammer addresses residents last Friday, April 1, as residents and staff celebrated their move-anniversary. One year ago residents and staff moved from the old Diamond Lodge to the new, modern facility. It is really a home residents can - and are - very proud of! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Perdue Bowling scores (March 28 – April 1) Ladies Leauge: LHS – Joey Levitt, 219; LHT – Joey Levitt, 555; LHA – Dorrie Labersweiler, 181; THS – Bleepers, 1,020; THT – Other Frame, 2,921.

Mens Leauge: MHS – Al Levitt, 202; MHT – Glen Shockey, 552; MHA – Glen Shockey, 178; THS – WWF, 734; THT – WWF, 2,140.

Club 55: LHS – Joey Levitt, 204; MHS – Peter Hofmiester, 215; LHT – Joey Levitt, 551; MHT – John Latta, 529; LHA – Joey Levitt, 174; MHA – Al Levitt, 169; THS – D.J.’s, 1,114; THT – D.J.’s, 3,086.

Perdue Community

Bowl hosted an Open Tournament on April 2 with seven teams participating.

The winners were as follows: First – Melissa Radschke’s team, Madison Genaille, Cassie Radschke, Kierstan Radschke, and Melissa Radschke with a +170 pins over average; second – Gerald Nicholl’s team, John Latta, Jean Taylor, Esther Nicholls, and Gerald Nicholls with a +89 pins over average; third – Nicole Otterson’s team, Trystan Otterson, Maggie Genaille, Ella Genaille, and Nicole Otterson with +31 pins over average.

Lady’s high score went

to Dianna Meger with a 183 and the men’s high score went to Brian Anderson with a 290. The hidden score went to Bob Lemon with a 136.

The head pin draw of a six pack of soda was won

by Nicole Otterson. Glen Shockey was the lucky winner of the 50/50 draw.

The delicious lunch was served by our local Oddfellow Lodge members.

The full day of bowling was ďŹ lled with great food, lots of bowling fun, and of course great fellowship.

We look forward to next season of great fun and fellowship at our tournaments.

NEAL & CHERYL HOUDEK

Springwater, SK (Biggar Area)

AVAILABLE

Directions: From Springwater go 2.75 miles north on hwy #51 OR from Biggar go 15 miles west on Hwy #51 to the 656 & 51 jct then 3.5 miles south.

Seller Contact: # &+ "

. Auction Coordinator: Michael Higgs, 306-445-5000

Residential Property for Sale (MLSÂŽ)

PERDUE

April 18 th, 2016 - 10:00 am

$175,000

Important Notice: This is only a guide and in no way a guarantee of size, description or year.

Please inspect all equipment to your own satisfaction. Complete terms and conditions are available at bidder registration.

1-800-529-9958 SK Provincial Licence #914618 – AB Provincial Licence #206959

Great value! This bungalow features 3 BR, 3 BA, solarium, and ďŹ nished basement. Yard includes chain-link fence and a double detached garage.

PERDUE

Tractors: 1993 John Deere 8770 4wd, 24 spd trans, EZ Steer 250, 5043 hrs showing; 1996 Massey Ferguson 8160 MFWD, Dynashift trans, EZ-Guide 500 monitor, 2752 hrs showing; 2013 Leon 2530 37-12’ 4 way dozer blade; Massey Ferguson 1150 2wd, 5600 total hrs; Volvo 800 2wd w/ Leon 707 FEL; 1927 John Deere D 2wd antique; Combines & Accessories: 2006 John Deere 9660 WTS w/ JD 914 p/u header, WTS, power tailboard, 1222 thr / 1838 eng hrs showing; 2008 John Deere 630 Hydraex 30’ header; Swathers: 2004 Premier 2940 s/p w/ MacDon 972 30’ header, 957 cutting / 1257 eng hrs showing; Bergen 4WL2 swather transport; Westward 7000 30’ s/p swather, 2618 hrs showing; Spraying: 2005 Apache AS850 s/p 2wd 90’, 5 sectional control, Raven autorate, EZ steer 500, 1660 hrs showing; Seeding & Tillage: 2005 Flexicoil 5000 45’ air drill w/ Flexicoil 2340 cart; John Deere 610 35’ cultivator; White 271 23’ tandem disc; Grain Handling & Storage: Sakundiak HD8-1600 auger, 31 hp EFI, Ekay mover; Sakundiak HD8-1400 auger, 20 hp Honda; WestďŹ eld MK100-61 swing auger; Sakundiak HD7-1400 auger; Sakundiak HD7-41 grain auger; Heavy Trucks: 1978 International Transtar 4200 tandem grain truck, Detroit V8, 13 spd trans, 16’ box; 1979 International 1900 tandem grain truck, 466 diesel, Allison 5 spd auto trans, 20’ box; 1981 GMC 7000 single axle grain truck, 366-V8, 5+2 trans, 16’ CIM box; Light Trucks: 1989 Dodge Ram 250 2wd regular cab longbox truck, 5.9 liter turbo Cummins turbo diesel, 154,380 km showing; 2000 GMC SLE 2wd regular cab truck, 5.3 liter, 337,578 km showing; 1982 Chevrolet 20 2wd regular cab STEPSIDE truck, 350-V8, 4 spd; Lawn & Garden: 2014 Husqvarna RZ5424 zero turn riding mower, 24 hp, 54â€? deck, 81 hrs showing; Other Misc Equip.

902 Ave J 1,266 sq. ft.

$20,000 705 Ave M 75 ft. x 163 ft.

Thinking of building? Consider this serviced lot located in the heart of Perdue, a great family community 35 minutes west of Saskatoon on HWY 14.

Town Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar

Address 601 8th Ave W 112 8th Ave W 606 7th Ave W 129 Wright Cres 421 4th Ave W 410 4th Ave W 114 7th Ave W 208 4th Ave E 308 7th Ave W 501 7th Ave W (NEW) 407 5th Ave W 303 4th Ave W 602 Main Street 216 4th Ave W 305 & 307 4th Ave W 224 2nd Ave W 201 5th Ave E

Price $479,000 $305,000 $289,900 $265,000 $260,000 $249,000 $209,000 $175,000 SOLD $158,500 $158,000 $145,000 $110,000 $85,000 $79,000 $48,000 $35,000

Perdue Landis Landis Perdue

902 Ave J 102 2nd Ave W 204 3rd Ave W 705 Ave M

$175,000 SOLD SOLD $20,000

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