issue 15

Vol. 104 No. 15

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Final call for entries for Mom of the Year T

his Friday marks the final day you can honour that very, very special lady in your life.

The Mother of the Year Tea, to be held at the Biggar Community Hall, May 7, brings together women nominated from their respective communities not necessarily mothers - all to raise needed funds for the Biggar Community Connections. It not only is a chance to treat these special women, but a great chance to treat yourself to an afternoon of pampering, good company, and entertainment.

Nominations for Biggar’s Mother of the Year are still being sought. Nearby communities will be holding nominations for their Mother of the Year, also to be honoured at the tea in Biggar.

If you know someone who deserves a bit of pampering, send in a small explanation - about 150 to 250 words to the Biggar Community Connections, Box 1690, 104 Sixth Avenue East, or to The Biggar Independent, Box 40, 102 Third Avenue West.

Once again, deadline for nominations is noon, April 12, with voting to take place throughout the month of April. It will all culminate in the annual Mother of the Year Tea to be held at the Biggar Community Hall on Tuesday, May 7.

The day will feature a variety of entertainment, bake tables, door prizes and raffle draws.

Just browsing . . . A massed herd of deer finds some open ground to graze, east of Biggar on Tuesday. With the above average snowfall, the four-legged, floppy-eared denizens of the Prairies have been having a tough

time finding a place to eat. With a bit of a bare spot, roughly 30 deer take on a bite to eat. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Water Security Agency releases April forecast High runoff expected in a number of areas

M o n d a y,

Minister responsible for S a s k a t c h e wa n Wa t e r Security Agency (WSA) Ken Cheveldayoff released the April forecast and update on the spring runoff.

The month of March saw greater than normal amounts of precipitation in certain areas.

As a result, an above normal runoff is expected for majority of the province, while the areas that have the potential for very high runoff and flooding have increased.

These areas include Moose Jaw to Indian Head then south to Weyburn, and from Saskatoon to North Battleford extending north to Waskesiu Lake.

“With the additional snowfall in March, areas in the Souris River and Qu’Appelle River basins have been the most affected,” Cheveldayoff said. “To help prepare for the runoff, the Water Security Agency has been increasing the outflow of water from Rafferty and Alameda reservoirs as well as holding several meetings with municipalities to

address their concerns and inform them of programs available.”

Throughout March, the Ministry of Government Relations and the WSA held a number of meetings in atrisk regions, providing more than 200 communities with information and advice on actions they can take to prevent and respond to flooding. An informational open house was held in Estevan last week and there are additional open houses being planned this week in Regina, Fort Qu’Appelle/ Regina Beach and Melville.

Details on these sessions will be released as they are confirmed.

“With the increased snow cover and late melt, I urge all people and communities to look at the forecast and prepare for flooding,” Cheveldayoff said. “The Water Security Agency along with the Ministries of Government Relations, Agriculture, Highways and Infrastructure are committed to be there for the people of Saskatchewan as we prepare for spring runoff.”

WSA launched the 2013 Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP). This program provides assistance with the implementation of emergency flood damage reduction or prevention measures. The program is available to communities, r u r a l m u n i c i p a l i t i e s,

businesses, non-profit organizations and individual farm residences to help mitigate damage from imminent flooding.

WSA has also launched a mobile Web site, giving users the ability to browse the most up-to-date news and advisories on a smartphone or tablet. The

April forecast should be used as a general guide as local conditions may vary. WSA will continue to monitor the 2013 spring runoff conditions across Saskatchewan. This forecast will be updated as spring runoff begins.

See Map on page 19.

Rosie shines for last Arts Council show of the season . . . Rosie and the Riveters guitarist, Alexis Normand leads her band mates, Farideh, left, and Melissa Nygren through a rousing number during the Biggar and District Arts Council’s final concert of the season, Saturday. Check out biggarindependent.ca for more on the seventh and final concert of the season. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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New pension option unveiled for Saskatchewan workers The Government of Saskatchewan Monday introduced legislation to create an important new option to help provincial residents save for retirement.

The Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act will ensure all Saskatchewan workers are eligible to enrol in low-cost, taxassisted pension plans, providing an alternative for those workers who currently do not have access to group pension plans. Amendments are also being introduced to The Saskatchewan Pension Plan Act which will permit the trustees of the Saskatchewan Pension Plan (SPP) to apply to be a licensed Pooled Registered Pension Plan (PRPP) provider.

“Our government is pleased to provide Saskatchewan residents with additional opportunities to save for retirement,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. “These legislative changes will provide new and affordable pension options to employees of participating employers and the self-employed.”

“As our province grows, it is important that our government looks for ways to help improve the quality of life for Saskatchewan people,” Finance Minister Ken Krawetz said. “In some instances the generators of job growth - entrepreneurs, small businesses and selfemployed people - struggle

to provide a registered workplace pension plan.

“PRPPs offer people an important option - a simple, defined contribution plan that keeps costs and fees down for employers, particularly small businesses. We think this is a great way to help Saskatchewan people save for their retirement.”

The province’s introduction of legislation follows the federal government’s legislation passed in December 2012, as part of a national effort to make low-cost, wellregulated pension plans available to millions of Canadians who don’t have access to occupational pension plans.

The governments of British Columbia and Quebec have introduced similar legislation.

PRPP providers will administer these new plans, reducing the administrative burden on employers. In addition, employer contributions to PRPPs will not be considered salaried compensationandwillhave certain payroll advantages over alternative models like group Registered Retirement Savings Plans.

Saskatchewan Pension Plan Board of Trustees Chair Tim Calibaba welcomed the introduction of legislation and the amendments which will permit the trustees of the SPP to apply to be a PRPP provider.

“The Saskatchewan Pension Plan was created

in 1986 to provide a unique way to save for retirement for people with little or no access to employersponsored pension plans or other retirement savings arrangements,” Calibaba said. “These changes help us provide even more choice in offering ways Saskatchewan workers can save for their retirement.”

Under the legislation proposed by the Government of Saskatchewan, an employer’s enrolment in these plans is optional.

If an employer chooses to offer a PRPP to its workers, the employees will be automatically enrolled but will also have the ability to opt out.

Employers will not be obligated to make matching contributions and workers whose employers do not set up a PRPP, as well as selfemployed individuals, will be able to deal directly with a PRPP administrator to open an account, similar to opening an RRSP. The Financial and Consumer Affairs AuthorityofSaskatchewan will be responsible for overseeing the PRPP legislation and will develop further regulations that are required before this legislation is proclaimed.

March job numbers hit record Saskatchewan has strongest employment growth and lowest unemployment rate in Canada There were 547,700 people working in Saskatchewan in March, an increase of 25,700

Pile high . . . Construction has started at the Third Avenue West location for the new senior villa in Biggar. With pilings going in, the construction of the new complex will move along at, hopefully, a rapid pace. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Track conditioning conditional on the weather . . . Biggar track athletes Benson Garchinski and Gavin Boyle, right, do some indoor training this week, utilizing the stairs and hallways of BCS for some track conditioning. With the snow still piled high on the Rec Complex, everyone is making do as they ready for the season. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

(4.9 per cent) over last March.

That’s the strongest rate of employment growth in Canada and the most people ever working in Saskatchewan in the month of March.

“March was cold this year in Saskatchewan but our job market was hot,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said Friday.

“Today’s numbers show our Growth Plan is working and our government will keep making decisions that encourage job creation in Saskatchewan.”

Saskatchewan had the lowest unemployment rate in Canada in March at 3.9 per cent (seasonally adjusted). That’s well below the 7.2 per cent national unemployment rate. Regina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment

rate of 3.5 per cent was the lowest among all major cities and Saskatoon’s unemployment rate of 4.0 per cent was the second lowest.

Off-reserve aboriginal employment was up by 2,200 (5.6 per cent) for the second month in a row of year-over-year increases, and aboriginal unemployment dropped 1,600 for the sixth month in a row of year-over-year declines. The aboriginal unemployment rate is now 12.2 per cent, down from 15.8 per cent a year ago.

“There is still more work to be done in closing the employment gap between aboriginal and nonaboriginal people, but today’s numbers show we are moving in the right direction,” Boyd said.

“Jobs are tracking higher so far in 2013 which is an encouraging sign that the Saskatchewan economy will have another good year.”

Other highlights include: • Full-time employment increased by 19,800 to a record high of 445,400 for the month of March.

• Construction jobs were up 7,900 and Agriculture jobs were up 7,600 yearover-year.

• Regina’s employment increased by 7,100 (5.8 per cent) and Saskatoon’s employment increased by 10,600 (7.2 per cent).

• Saskatchewan’s seasonally adjusted employment increased by 2,400 (0.4 per cent) from the previous month with the second highest growth rate in the country.

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Little Pebbles

by Bob Mason

It was years ago that Y.T. (Yours Truly) read a short article categorizing (some word) what the ambitions of most people were.

One of the many questions they asked was: “Do you want to be a big stone on a big beach or a small pebble on a small beach?”

That article never mentioned about being a small pebble on a big beach, or a big stone on a small beach, but as Y.T. is trying to point out, as far as most of us are concerned there is really no choice.

The following conversation possibly explains a little better what Yours Truly is trying to say.

Two old soldiers meet on the street.

Lowly Private: So you were in the army? Did you ever meet my old friend, General “Big Jim” Smith?

Big Beach Operator: “Meet him, I am “Big Jim” Smith and jump to attention as you address me.

So much for my “old friend” the General.

Down here, away from the big beach and where most of us dwell, when a person some up and says “Hello, how are you today?” you ask them if they’d like a cup of coffee.

And when you meet an old, bent over, worn out guy who yells “Hello Bob!” Remember me!

We went on leave to Brussels together, you know that you were down on that small beach then -- and still are.

Wistful though: Seeing we are doing a kind of daydreaming affair about how little everyday people count so much, we might as well put this guy in there too.

You are sitting around the Oasis Golf Course, just west of Perdue when a young

fellow wearing the latest golfing get up notices you and yells, “Hello Mason, I was with you five years ago when you aced one on number eight.” And he shakes your hand vigorously. It’s sure good to see you again.

You must be a hundred years old by now.

You can’t think of his name right off but you call him “Tiger” anyway.

Although you know that you enjoy life in one of the smaller ones, you don’t imagine that a “Big Beach Operator” ever felt any better.

Here was another small beach type who didn’t seem to know any better than to believe Y.T.’s lies.

A few years ago, a pretty young lady came gushing up to where Y.T. was and says: “Are you really the great Bob Mason, ‘The Potash Poet’? My folks have a book that you wrote years ago -- and I just love it.”

Yours Truly isn’t used to hearing things like that, and for a few second felt like he was 10 feet tall. But then she added: “whatever happened to your nice head of hair?”

Bang! Down onto his small beach again goes Liliputian Mason, back down here to where people don’t care if you are a bit “follickly challenged.”

Join the club.

It doesn’t help a guy’s sagging ego a darn bit, when he takes his wife to a company banquet and exclaims, “By gosh there’s Moe MacDonald over there. I haven’t seen Moe for a long time. He is a company big shot.

“Moe MacDonald, Schmo MacDonald,” she says in exasperation.

“There must be over 200 people here. How would I ever know which one is Moe MacDonald?”

“Look around,” says meek, mild, shy, retiring, self effacing, modest Y.T., Moe is the second handsomest man in the whole crowd.”

“Oh,” says my wife excitedly, “Is that tall, suave, good looking man over there Moe MacDonald? Call him over and introduce us.”

So, meek, mild, shy, retiring, self effacing, modest Yours Truly calls Moe over.

“Hello, Mrs. Smith,” he says as he shakes hands with my wife.

Bang, down goes Y.T. onto the small beach again.

Down here with ordinary people, who may not know how to

run a large company, at least I know your name.

A fellow came up to me last year and said, “Are you any relation to they Bob Mason, who is quoted now and then in the Biggar Independent?

“Don’t mention that name to me,” I scolded sternly.

“That guy thinks that his B.O. is some kind of perfume, and that compared to him, Adonis is kind of ugly.”

I honestly think that the fellow was a bit offended to find that the fellow who writes this column wasn’t a Saint. (Saints don’t mix that well with pebbles anyway).

What really sets

a fellow’s blood circulating is when a fellow hollers greetings across the street. In this case it was Bill Brownlee, (remember Bill?) for you get the feeling that the person yelling that greeting really cares. I think that the people on the “Big Beach” really care too alright -- but not necessarily about you.

Being a big pebble on a big beach may supply the ego-lift that some folks desire, but down here, amongst the small pebbles on our small beaches, many of us feel that we don’t need anything else.

Down here were the people that really count. The people we have grown up with, and even watched us grow old.

Above his desk, Yours Truly, has a small ring-binder containing the names of the many folks sharing his life, and a note beside each name, telling why. And everyone’s name is down in that

book (including The Independent staff).

The person who reads this is apt to shake their heads and wonder why that old cluck writes this way and right there is the answer -- he’s old. And over these many years he has found that big stones on big beaches often get moved away ...

A lot of readers maybe aren’t going to agree with this small treatise on our society levels and the way that Y.T. feels about things.

The answer to that one may be that they aren’t old enough yet.

Maybe there have been a few storm times in the past when waves have crashed onto our beaches and levelled the sand castles we have built.

But after each storm has gone, and we stroll down those small beaches of our lives, guess what small pebbles are still going to be there under our feet.

Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held March 19, 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 General Accounts Paid in the amount of $31,110.43 and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $18,877.12, be approved.

Council resolved that the Biggar Masonic Lodge be granted a 50 per cent municipal tax concession for 2013 on Lot 13 Block 27 Plan D4770.

Council resolved that approval be granted to SaskEnergy for a proposed gas distribution extension along Turnbull Avenue and west of Shaw Street to the Biggar Hospital property as per the proposed construction drawing from SaskEnergy for their file WR#182445.

Council also resolved that the Administrator and Mayor be authorized to sign a Right-of-Way and Easement Agreement for Parcel X, Plan CJ3911 for SaskEnergy to install a gas pipeline for service to the new long-term car facility.

Council resolved that the request from Robert Turner to amend Bylaw No. 01632 to rezone Lots 41-45 Block 3 Plan 101562218 Ext 19-23 to R1-Residential District, be approved.

Council resolved that the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 13-740 be advertised in accordance with Section 248 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007.

Council resolved that two historic signs

be ordered through and paid to the Biggar Museum and Gallery for the Town Office, and one for the downtown park location at a cost of $52.50 each.

Council resolved that Town Foreman Richard Olson be authorized to order two Flygt model submersible pump jet aerators for ditch No. 1 at the sewer treatment plant for the quoted price of $178,728 from Xylem.

• Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.

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Opportunities await in tourism sector The World Economic Forum has been since 1971 in Switzerland to discuss major global issues. At first it focused mainly on Europe but has evolved to include countries all over the world. Discussion at these meetings ranges from health to economics to poverty. One of the most recent surveys was conducted by the WEF’s Travel and Tourism.

According to this survey, Canada ranks among the top 10 tourist destinations around the world. The index assessed 140 countries in 14 different categories evaluating their appeal to travellers. This year Canada moved up two spots from 10th to 8th as a destination choice for travellers.

There are a number of reason for this among them being our cultural diversity and our infrastructure in terms of airline transportation. Our stable country with little unrest and upheaval, low crime rates probably contributes to the ranking.

Another huge factor is the fact that we have lots to see in Canada with a variety of natural resources.

Of course, the Rocky Mountains rank high both for summer and winter vacations but other provinces make the list. Historic Quebec City which is a UNESCO heritage site, the Maritimes and the Ottawa area But there is more to see and do in Canada and some provinces are better at promoting themselves with regards to tourism than others. The Atlantic provinces have been at this for a number of years (tourism is one of their major industries) and have learned lessons over the years. Alberta is blessed with the mountains and again, have learned how to promote themselves.

But we shouldn’t rule out our home province of Saskatchewan. We have lots to offer in terms of recreation. Our lake country is our biggest asset -- no one can deny the beauty of the north and the possibilities of lake activity. How about our golf courses? They are world class.

We just haven’t promoted the province very well. It’s time we spruced up and took some lessons from other provinces and worked hard to put us on the map. The opportunities are there, we just need to get off our duffs and tell the world.

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Canada’s pharmacare system designed to fail And it’s costing $billions

by Steve Morgan, Expert Advisor, EvidenceNetwork. ca Another budget cycle has passed without remedy for the biggest unresolved problem in our health care system. From 1980 to 2010, spending on pharmaceuticals used outside of hospitals in Canada grew more than 15-fold, from just under $2-billion to just over $30-billion. Yes, billion.

In contrast, spending on health care covered under the Canada Health Act – hospital care, including drugs used in hospitals, and medical care provided by physicians – grew just over FIVE-fold during the same period, from $12-billion to $83-billion.

Part of the reason that pharmaceutical spending has grown so rapidly is that waves of new drugs have come to market since the 1950s that allow us to

treat an ever-expanding range of medical conditions. And that’s mostly a good thing because, in many instances, pharmaceuticals are unquestionably the most costeffective way to treat a patient.

But much of the growth in pharmaceutical costs in Canada results from the perverse structure of our health system. Canada is the only country in the world that offers universal health insurance for medical and hospital care but not for prescription drugs. Instead, we have a patchwork of private and public plans that effectively leaves nobody holding the reins of this important component of health care.

Our fragmented system of drug coverage means that many Canadians cannot afford the medi-

cines they need. Research published last year in the Canadian Medical Association Journal showed that one in 10 Canadians report that they skip doses or decide not to fill prescriptions because of cost. By international standards, that is a very poor record on access to medicines.

Yet, by international standards, spending on pharmaceuticals in Canada is extraordinary. Our drug costs are higher and grow faster than all other countries in the OECD with the exception of the U.S. – hardly an admirable comparable.

Canada does have regulations that limit list prices of patented medicines to the median of prices found in seven comparator countries: France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the

U.S. But such price controls, unfortunately, do not result in expenditure control.

In the late 1980s, when our price regulations first came into effect, per capita pharmaceutical spending in Canada was below the median of our seven comparator countries – we were doing pretty well. But our spending was growing more quickly than in other countries and continued to do so. By 1997, our level of spending had caught up to the median of our comparator countries, placing us squarely in the middle of the pack. Turns out, those were the good old days.

In 1997, the National Forum on Health called for a universal pharmacare program in Canada.

They recommended this as a means of improving access to care and better

controlling costs.

We did not move forward on that recommendation.

Since then, per capita pharmaceutical spending in Canada has continued to outpace comparator countries, so much so that, as of 2010, we spent $280 more per capita than the median of our comparator countries.

To put this in perspective, if we had implemented a pharmacare program in 1997 that controlled our drug spending so that it continued to grow, but only at the same rate as our comparator countries for drug price regulation, we would be spending $9-billion less per year than we are today. That’s enough to finance the 42year life cycle of the F-35 fighter jets in just five years!

Our fragmented system of prescription drug financing is the root cause of our troubles.

When pharmaceuticals are integral to health care financing and management – as they are in all universal health care systems comparable to ours

– system managers and, importantly, practitioners have more incentive and opportunity to manage costs. They have better incentives to consider the value for money spent on new drugs versus older ones, and on drug therapy versus other forms of care.

And they also have more purchasing power in price negotiations with drug manufactures.

Not recognizing that our pharmacare system (or lack thereof) is designed to fail is costing us billions of dollars every year while many Canadians go without access to the medicines they need. We deserve better. We deserve a medicare system that includes prescription drugs and thereby delivers the access and efficiency found in all other countries with health care systems comparable to ours.

Steve Morgan is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca and Associate Professor and Associate Director at the UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013

I flipped the calendar over to April and the saying said, “Always be prepared.” Well, that certainly describes the way you must drive on the roadways this season. April and spring.

The sprits are uplifted but it should really be April, spring and potholes.

Ah yes, those potholes are back. Never mind the birds or the green grass. At least those are not dangerous but those potholes can be very challenging. Not only in having to dodge them but keeping them from actually swallowing your vehicle. Some of them are very large and the larger ones called sink holes have actually caused vehicles to disappear.

Technically potholes are formed due to fatigue on the road surface. As it was explained to me the fatigue fractures develop and interlock in a pattern which is known as crocodile cracking. The chunks of pavement between these cracks works loose and is picked out of the surface by wheel loads which forms the pothole.

Potholes are a condition of low temperatures,

water expands when it freezes and forms ice which puts stress on the pavement or road.

Once the pothole is formed it will grow as chunks of pavement are continually disrupted and removed.

Okay that makes sense. Personally I think they are planted by elves who crawl underneath the snow in the winter. When spring hits they appear just like green grass. If we can find the elves all our problems will be over.

Seriously, I thought that Canadians were the only ones blessed with potholes. Yet another curse we must endure for living is such a cold and volatile climate but no potholes can even appear in the tropics. High moisture will weaken the subgrade as well.

So, we are stuck with them. We may curse them and get frustrated but we are stuck with them. We can let them dampen our mood or we can actually put them to good use. I came across some photo artists who decided to make the best of what nature has given us and turn the ugly, jagged pavement

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holes into works of art.

In their own words, “After a sudden collision with a canyon sized crater of a pothole we decided to channel our frustration into a positive project where the useless pothole would be a source of humour and creativity.”

And they really are creative with the content.

One picture shows a pothole filled with water, a sort of mini swimming pool, complete with diving board while the diver prepares to jump in. Another shows Alice in Wonderland following the white rabbit into the hole and we all know the rest of that story. How about filling that pothole with ice and champagne bottles while the bride and her maids prepare to have a celebration. For the gardener fill that pothole with top soil and plant flowers.

There are many more creative pictures that all bring forth a smile.

But, it’s true. If we have spring we will get potholes. We can either let ourselves become extremely frustrated or learn to live with them until they are fixed.

For Health Sake!

by Carmen McGregor, B.S.P. Learn to recognize the risk factors for osteoporosis to prevent falling victim to this bone robbing ailment.

Groups at highest risk are older women or those who have gone through menopause but there are others who are also at risk, including people who: • take long-term corticosteroid therapy for illnesses such as asthma; • are or were malnourished or had a very low calcium intake; • have disorders that make it difficult for their bodies to properly absorb or use calcium and Vitamin D (eg: Celiac disease);

• smoke; • do not get enough physical activity; • use alcohol excessively (more than two drinks per day); • drink too much caffeine (coffee, cola, tea); • have a family history of osteoporosis; • have rheumatoid arthritis; • had a early menopause (before age 45); • have undergone chemotherapy.

Osteoporosis affects up to one in four women and one in eight men over the age of 50.

It leads to loss of bone mass and increased fragility. As a result people affected are at risk for fractures, increased pain and

difficulty moving about, which can affect your independence.

Often fractures occurring in the elderly can have life threatening after affects.

Your pharmacist can help determine if you are at increased risk for developing osteoporosis and provide information on supplements and lifestyle tips to help you avoid or minimize the health risks associated with osteoporosis.

Calcium and Vitamin D, together with taking your medications at the appropriate times, help build strong bones.

Come in soon and visit your friendly local pharmacist for more health related advice.

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Biggar Soccer Association REGISTRATION MONDAY, APRIL 15 7 - 8 p.m. at Biggar Jubilee Stadium Registrations accepted until April 22nd.

Practice days: Sunday & Thursday evenings, MAY 12 - JUNE 20…

Age Divisions are…

U4 2009 & 2010: $30, 2x/week 30 minute session, parent must be present U6 2007 & 2008: $40, 2x/week, 45 minute session, parent must be present U8 2005 & 2006: $40, 2x/week, 60 minute session U10 2003 & 2004: $40, 2x/week, 60 minute session (pending registration and age group, subject to change)

Contact Crystal Dehr, 306-948-5607 Email dmartsa@shaw.ca for registration electronically.

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R.M. of Eagle Creek No. 376 PUBLIC MEETING of voters will be held on

Tuesday, April 16 • 7:00 p.m. at the hall in Sonningdale, Sask.

90 years young! . . . On Sunday, March 3, the Biggar New Horizon fellowship room was buzzing with excitement as Hazel Weber and 73 guests celebrated her 90th birthday.

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grandchildren participated in the landmark celebration. Out-of-town guests were from South Dakota, Montana, British Columbia, and Manitoba, as well as many local folks from Arelee and Biggar. (Submitted Photo)

BCS 2000 Principal’s report

by Terry Braman The time of Easter break has come and gone.

We are now on the final push towards that magical time the students like to call summer. I am sure there are a few staff who might wish for summer but most of us will have tears in our eyes as we say goodbye to the students and wish them well for the next two months . . . True or False? That question should be on a final exam.

The Grade 10-12 report cards will be handed out on April 17. The older students thought they dodged a bullet last month when we gave out our K-9 report cards but now it is their turn.

Please be sure to review your son/daughter’s report card with them on that day so that everyone is working towards the same positive goal at the end of June.

We have a lot of great events going on at our school in the next while.

Our Authors Showcase committee is busy preparing for the BCS 2000 annual Authors Showcase on April 25. This event gives our entire school an opportunity to study and publish writing and

art all over the school for a day. Professional authors and artists visit our school and give presentation to help any of our aspiring students.

It is an event open to our community so stay tuned for schedules to be posted.

BCS 2000 will be participating in the “Tell Them From Me” online student surveys in order to hear directly and anonymously from students and teachers from Grade 4-12. We ask their views on things that matter to them such as student engagement, student wellness and the school’s learning climate to help us in the planning process.

Now we would like to hear from parents/ guardians of all of our students to help us understand the views of parents/guardians to provide us with information on how we can work together to provide the best possible educational experience for your child(ren). As such, we are requesting that you complete an online survey for parents/guardians by May 1, 2013.

We hope you will take us up on this offer to have your voice heard in an anonymous and direct

manner. Your responses are mixed with all the other parent responses so you cannot be identified.

An information letter that included usernames and passwords was sent home with the K-9 report cards. All other families will be receiving theirs in the mail this week. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Chupik at the school.

This is another general announcement that our SCC AGM will be held on Tuesday, April 30 at Biggar Central School.

We have fantastic parents and community members that would be great to have be a part of our School Community Council so if you are interested please plan to attend that evening.

Time for the farewell quote.

“Keep steadily before you the fact that all true success depends at last upon yourself.” Theodore T. Humger Have a great week.

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Burnt Orange - solutions for your computer plan ahead. The two main parts of any computer which hold the horse power are the processor and the amount of RAM/ memory. Replacing the processor can be an expensive and complicated process so buy the fastest you can afford as this will obviously lengthen the life of the computer.

Memory on the other hand is different and can be added to quite easily.

Again buy as much as you can but there is no need to go overboard. Six to eight gigabytes of memory should be enough for most usage around any office or home environment. Be sure to investigate your potential new purchase to ensure memory can be added at a later date. In three years you may want to increase this to 10 gigabytes or more as the software you install become more horsepower hungry.

One thing I will say here is this; do not ever go below four gigabytes of memory as this is the bare minimum to run a modern computer effectively. If you go below this you will soon find yourself once more wanting to throw the computer out of the window.

Diamond Lodge News I hope everyone had a Happy Easter. Hopefully the weather will smarten up and start melting. We have had winter for way, way too long.

At Diamond Lodge we started the week with exercises. In the afternoon we had Bean Bag Toss.

Tuesday we had Current Events. We had long discussion about different topics in the paper.

We had a fun-filled afternoon playing swing bowling. Everyone that played scored high.

Wednesday was our monthly birthday party night. It was a very big party. We celebrated eight birthdays. Country II played and the PALs supplied the evening lunch. Everyone left the party with big smiles on their faces.

Thursday we had exercises again. This day the residents were extra rowdy because they broke a lot of balloons.

Too many to count in fact. Then we had bingo in the afternoon. Jack

called for us again. One resident did not leave empty handed at all. In fact she won four times.

After, we all got to enjoy eating chocolate cake.

Friday was our first Barbecue Club of the year. It was a very ugly day out for it. We ate inside. We got to eat hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, pickles and blueberry pie with ice cream on top.

Everyone enjoyed this hearty meal. In the afternoon we had Mary Beth play the piano in our sing along activity.

Saturday morning we played picture bingo

and in the afternoon we watched a movie.

Sunday morning was spa and one on one time.

St. Gabriel Roman Catholic Church came and provided this week’s church service.

That is all from us this week. All of the residents are looking forward to seeing spring and to enjoy the warm weather again. They miss sitting on the patio and eating from our garden. In a few weeks we will be out doing more special events here at Diamond Lodge.

Have a good week.

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ASSESSMENT NOTICE Village of Kinley Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Kinley for the year 2013 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the ofÀce of the assessor from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 12, 2013 to June 13, 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, accompanied by a $25.00 appeal fee for each assessment being appealed with: The Assessor, Village of Kinley, Box 51, Kinley, SK, S0K 2E0, by the 13th day of June, 2013.

Dated this 12th day of April, 2013.

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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT NOTICE Rural Municipality of Reford No. 379 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Reford No. 379 for the year 2013 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the ofÀce of the Assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 5 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 or her assessment is required to Àle his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, R.M. of Reford No. 379, Box 100, Wilkie, SK, S0K 4W0, by the 5th day of June, 2013.

Dated this 5th day of April, 2013.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTE, EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2013 summer hours will be in effect at the Biggar Sanitary LandÀll.

The LandÀll will be open to the public for garbage disposal during the following times:

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

which is designed to run on faster machines. So, Internet Explorer 10 uses more horsepower to run than Internet Explorer 9, 8, 7, 6 and so on.

However, as you install more updates and upgrades on your PC you are asking the hardware to run code for which it was not designed to do.

Basically you are asking your brand new combined harvester chassis to run using the engine from your 1986 model.

As more and more code is required to be pushed through the computer’s memory/processor as programs become bigger, the World Wide Web becomes more flashy and it you want to watch the latest triple/super/wonderful HD films the result is you need faster hardware to manage the task.

This is why your computing experience hits rock bottom and your computing frustration skyrockets when your computer reaches the ripe old age of five years, or less if you want to do anything other than e-mail or holiday shopping.

Although there is no solution to this what you can do to help yourself is

Garbage disposal must be carried out in accordance with the Town’s regulations and will be under the direct supervision of the attendant on duty. Your co-operation in separating your garbage in accordance with the separate areas that have been established at the landÀll is appreciated.

ABSOLUTELY NO DUMPING is allowed outside the fence or in the landÀll when the supervisor is not on duty. Private salvage operations are prohibited.

Article submitted by Gareth McKee, Burnt Orange Solutions Why do I need to change my computer every few years?

I sit here typing this as I have been asked this question about 10 times in the past week having not been asked it in months.

On the face of it this seems like a very logical question, after all it is not as if the computer has ‘aged’ like my dodgy knee or it is able to go grey like my (becoming) distinguished hair. So . . . the big question, why is your computer slowing down?

We can blame Gordon Moore for your computer slowing down, as he stated way back in 1965 what has become known as Moore’s Law. This basically states that computer hardware will become twice as fast/powerful every 18 months and this law has remained more or less correct since.

And within this law lies the problem. Software engineers who write the code which runs on your computer know that the hardware will become faster and faster. They therefore write code

The Town would like to remind residents and contractors that it is their responsibility to ensure that any material being hauled to the landÀll is secured and tarped. By securing and tarping loads, this will ensure that material is not littering the roads, which can cause numerous Áat tires and will keep the road and ditches free of litter.

PLEASE NOTE the provisions of the Highway TrafÀc Act state that no person shall put on any public highway any nails, tacks, glass or other material that might destroy or cause damage to the tires of a vehicle. Fines can range up to $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for corporations.

Site usage will be rigidly enforced and citizens are asked to co-operate to make it possible to operate the landÀll in a non-offensive manner, while keeping the costs to the taxpayer to a minimum.

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Pluses and minuses with high grain prices

by Calvin Daniels

by Calvin Daniels The Western Canadian farm sector has long dreamed of a period of high grain and oilseed prices.

And we are certainly in the middle of such a cycle at present.

The prices have been at record levels across most crops at some point

in the past two, or three years, and they appear to be staying high through 2013.

In fact as the snow continues to blanket the fields, and more is falling as I write this, the likelihood of a late spring looms over the Prairies.

At a time when the

market is already signaling strong prices, a late spring in a major grain export region such as the Canadian Prairies only helps support those prices staying strong.

That is of course great news for the grain sector.

But there is an opposite side to most stories, even the good ones, and that is the case here.

When grain prices are high it is bad news for the livestock sector.

The impact has already been seen in the hog sector where high feed costs were certainly a contributing factor to major production units falling into baths of red ink and receivership.

The hog sector is one which went from being a shining light of rural economic development to one where its very existence seems to hang under a very dark cloud.

Long gone already is the only major pork processor in Saskatchewan.

Existing production units might manage to survive based on reduced investment as second and third owners pay lower than new build costs, but the recent vision of expansion of the sector are well-faded.

So high feed costs, labour, and similar economic factors hit the pork sector hard.

The same elements also impact the beef sector, in particular the feedlot sector.

A feedlot has two major costs, the calves to feed and the grain to feed them.

While feed cattle prices are at record high levels the sector is still seeing massive losses, of $100plus per head.

The reason for the losses go back to the two major inputs; high priced calves and the high feed, which of course influences calf prices we well.

When losses hit $100plus a head, the bottom line at a big feedlot gets to looking ugly in a

hurry.

That said large units often hang in longer based on investment factors, while smaller feedlots, like the one which was located near Rhein, Saskatchewan have already closed.

The closure is one which really exemplifies the pressure the sector feels.

It was only a few years ago the feedlot was the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce Business of Year recipient, and

now it is mothballed in the face of cost/return pressures.

It is interesting countries such as China, Korea and India are seeing strengthening economies enabling people there to add more protein through meat to their diets and we see the livestock sector shocked and shrinking here. It might seem we are facing such a decline at a very inopportune time.

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Deer me . . . A group of deer find refuge under the trees at the Third Avenue Park last Sunday morning. We may be finding the snow a bit hard to take, but the deer are probably looking to spring with a bit more eagerness. (Photo for The Independent by Diane Sawatzky)

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Congratulations Josh Sittler on winning the Knights of Columbus scholarship. Josh is currently taking training at SIAST to become a commercial pilot.

Our community is sad

to hear of the passing of Ed Keller of Wilkie. Deepest sympathy to his wife Fay (Zimmer), Dennis and Laura Keller, and all Ed’s and Fay’s children and their famillies.

Doug and Wanda Bux-

ton of Lloydminster were weekend visitors at Lois and Ken Leinenwebers and son Jim and Joyce’s where the whole clan gathered on Sunday to help Joyce celebrate her birthday.

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planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting

by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent

When this spring finally gets here, it will be a race!

A race to get the garden planted, the crops in, the fun stuff done and the early harvesting.

Harvesting the nanking cherries will also be a race, between me and the birds!

Also known as the Korean cherry, Manchu cherry, downy cherry, Shanghai cherry, Ando cherry, mountain cherry, Chinese bush cherry, Chinese dwarf cherry, or Hansen’s bush cher-

introduced to the USA in 1892, so I can imagine the early settlers here in Saskatchewan planting them for some fresh fruit. The bush has pretty little blossoms on it, but they don’t last long.

A little breeze will knock down the petals of the blossoms, and it will look like snow . . . not like we will ever forget this image after this winter!

The berries will come after the blossoms. They are red and very tart at first. Keep an eye on them and as they begin

One day there will be blossoms in the garden!

One of the first shrubs to bloom will be the Nanking cherry. Very easy to grow, thoroughly adapted for our climate, and most abundant!

Pick the berries to make jellies, cordials or wines! (Photos from google.com/images)

ry, this bright red berry bush grows so well in our east garden. As well, the birds get too much of the fruit before I do, they leave seeds all over the place. So, I have them sprouting up all over the yard!

This very hardy bush was

to fall off the bush, they will be sweeter.

The birds know this too, you will not be the only one waiting for the berries to fall!

They taste almost like a sour cherry and can be substituted for sour cherries. Now, the berries are small, and have a seed

in them, and are a bit of pain to use in a pie. But, making juice from them is easy as pie! When one has the juice, there are all kinds of things to do with it!

Here is a method of making the juice using 16 cups of picked fruit: Wash and drain berries. Combine berries with one and a quarter cups of water in a large stainless steel saucepan.

Bring to a boil while crushing berries with a potato masher; reduce heat, cover and boil gently 35 minutes. Continue to crush fruit occasionally during cooking time.

Pour cooked mixture into dampened jelly bag or cheese cloth-lined sieve suspended over a deep container. Let juice drip, undisturbed, two hours or overnight (squeezing bag will cause cloudy juice). With this juice you can make jellies, syrups, wine, cordials, I have even seen a recipe for the juice in a barbecue sauce!

Use it at home for the family, and put it in fancy jars with pretty covers and give it away as gifts!

These bushes are readily available, grow quickly, and really don’t need too much care.

Keep them well watered to get them established, give them a good day of sunshine, and cut out the dead wood every once in a while.

Not a superfood, (some Vitamin C) but a nice tart treat that can be sweetened up.

The sweetest treat is knowing I have grown it, harvested it, processed and enjoyed it . . . something very independent about this, a real sense of accomplishment!

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OBITUARIES All those who shared in Winnabel·s life; Active Bearers were Nathan Craig, Matthew Craig, Scott Anderson, Mike Nychyk, Scott Slimmon.

Interment will be held at a later date in Biggar Cemetery.

Reception followed at Biggar New Horizons Winnabel was predeceased by her husband, Lewis in 2006. She is survived by her son, Leam (Crystal) Craig; grandchildren, Araan (Claus) Aarup and their sons, John, William and Ben; Meaghan (Scott Anderson) and their son, Asher; Nathan (Meagan Ritz) and their son, Cabri; Matthew (Michelle Rondeau); daughter, Carol (John) Slimmon; grandchildren, Tara (Michael) Nychyk and their sons, Kye and Nate; Scott Slimmon (Tanya) and their children, Dagan, Keara and Rauri; daughter, Bette Craig (Dave Guy); grandchildren, Chad Guy and his daughters, Jaia and Lily; Cara (Alistair) Stead and their children, Deklan, Zabrina and Weston; nephew, Ted (Marilyn) Craig; great nieces, Nova (Mark) Fritz and their children, Aislyn, Merek and Lennox; and Nina Craig (Boyd Mori).

Memorial tributes in Winnabel·s name has been established at Diamond Lodge Activity Fund, Box 340, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family for 50 years”. ¨gfsc1

MEMORIAMS

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OBITUARIES Winnabel Hulda Craig

Winnabel passed away peacefully to join Lewis on March 30, 2013 Winnabel Tweddle was born and raised near Feudal, Sask. on January 21, 1922, second of Ӿve children. She attended Bare Hills School followed by Robertson·s Secretarial School in Saskatoon. She worked as a secretary at the Biggar Creamery, picking hops and vegetables in Vancouver and secretary for Biggar New Horizons Senior Centre. Winnabel volunteered for numerous organizations including various positions at Biggar St. Andrew·s Presbyterian Church. She married Lewis Craig in a quiet ceremony in Saskatoon October, 1949.

They settled on the family farm where they raised three children, Leam, Carol and Bette. Lewis and Winnabel retired from farm life and moved to Biggar in 1974.

The dash between the years 1922 - 2013 contained a lifetime of giving for Winnabel. She led by example: always positive with smile, Ӿnding the good in others. She believed anything worth doing was worth doing right. Contributing to the community and to the well-being of others was something that came naturally to Winnabel. Often unexpected company would drop in, and they would leave having enjoyed a delicious meal that magically appeared on the table. No one ever went away hungry. Family values were all important to Winnabel.

She was always willing to drop whatever she was doing to play cards or have a game of ball with her family and at the same time taught her children important life lessons; the most important of all, to love one another.

Winnabel believed in God and always chose the high road in her life, providing her with peace at the end.

We oӽer our gratitude to all the exceptional caregivers at Diamond Lodge, where Winnabel lived for almost ten years.

A Celebration of Winnabel·s life Presbyterian Funeral Service was held on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from Biggar United Church, Biggar, Sask. with Pastor Mark Kleiner oԀciating. Eulogist was Dave Guy; Honourary Bearers were

“Your support and love are missed every day, Our memories are so cherished.”

Love always, Pearl and family

CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all who attended my surprise bridal shower and to those who contributed to the cards. Thank you for your thoughtful gifts and kind words. Special thanks to everyone who helped.

Cherie Serson 15p1 Many thanks for cards, ӿowers, 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 14nc

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CARD OF THANKS The Custer family would sincerely like to thank the Battlefords Union Hospital Staӽ, all friends and family for the support, ӿowers, donations and food. Special thanks to Gail and Larry Tavanetz, thanks to Trevor and staӽ 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 oԀciating the service and everyone else who helped take part in the service, thank you to the Biggar United Church ladies for preparing the lunch.

14nc Special thank you to Jim Besse, Devon Besse, Mark Besse and Dave Staver and everyone else who helped with Mom·s service.

Harley, Cindy and families 15p1

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 306-951-7122 or leave a message at the oԀce, 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 oԀce 306-948-3424, 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 Ӿtness levels. For more information, call 306-9482208 or email: 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.

13c3 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24: St. Paul·s Anglican Church Tea and Bake Sale , 2 - 3:30 p.m., at Biggar New Horizons.

Everyone welcome.

15p2 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 306-948-3837 and 306-948-2278.

14c3 TUESDAY, MAY 7: 2 p.m., ‘Mother of the Year Tea’ at Biggar Community Hall.

Entertainment, raԁe, door prizes, bake table. Silver Collection.

Proceeds to and sponsored by Biggar Community Connections.

Come honour the Mothers of the Year. Open to everyone.

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GARAGE SALE

MISCELLANEOUS

FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 5 - 8 p.m.; SATURDAY, APRIL 27: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Biggar United Church Garage Sale and Bake Sale, 907 Quebec St., Biggar. Drop items at church Thursday, 12 - 5 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. - noon.

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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

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Callie is proud to announce the safe arrival of her baby brother,

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

For more information call 948-3451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

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WANTED Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop oӽ at the Biggar LandӾll 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 9481773 or 948-5393. Pickup available.

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CARS & TRUCKS

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

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

MACHINERY

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PEDIGREE SEED for Spring 2013

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REAL ESTATE ONLY A FEW UNITS LEFT! 55 PLUS ADULT COMMUNITY. Ground Level Ranchers. www. diamondplace.ca 306 241 0123 WARMAN, SK Two serviced lots, side by side in Biggar, 100·x140·, $79,900. Call 717-4681 (cell) 5tfn

LAND for SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! Thanks again Doug for buying our property. Dealing with you and your company, Freshwater Land Holdings Co. Ltd., made the sale quick and efficient. It was a tough transaction, but you came through and kept all of the promises you made at tHE beginning of our talks.

I would recommend you to anyone who’s interested in selling quickly and efficiently.

I will pass on your name to aNyone who’s interested.

Thanks again.

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SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 62 1/4’s South Central - 17 1/4’s East Central - 74 1/4’s South - 70 1/4’s South East - 22 1/4’s South West 58 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 8 1/4’s East - 39 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

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11p6 PIGS FOR SALE. Feeders and weanlings. Plus some clean markets for processing or breeding. A few boars also available. Call Dean 306778-4042 Stewart Valley.

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

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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 306-9482533 (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, 306-9482585 14tfn

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CAREERS

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

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Biggar Museum & Gallery invites student applications for summer employment for the position of Museum Assistant. Apply in person with resume to: Biggar Museum & Gallery, 1053rd Ave.W., Biggar, 1 - 5 p.m., Tues.-Fri. Deadline for application is Friday, May 3, 2013.

15c3 Hiring Junior/Experienced Agriculture Service Technicians, Heavy Duty Mechanics, Welders, Farm Workers, Machine Operators and Sales personnel.

Email resume to recruit@ employmentnetwork.ca, fax 306-584-3544

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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 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.

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INDERY OPERATOR for Muller Saddle Stitcher, Kansa Inserter. Experience preferred. Willing to train the right candidate. Full-time. Up to $23/hour. BeneӾts. Email: hr@starpress.ca. Wainwright, Alberta.

WINE KITS and SUPPLIES available at Grape Moments, located in The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

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THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Contract Manager Biggar Housing Authority 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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FULL-TIME MEAT MANAGER required at Sobeys in Olds, Alberta. 40 hours per week.

BeneӾts. Fax resume to 1-403-556-8652.

Long haul SEMI DRIVERS AND OWNER OPS REQUIRED to haul RVs and general freight. Drivers paid 40¢/ running mile + pick/drop/ border. O/O paid 85% of gross revenue. Call Jeremy at 800-867-6233; www. roadexservices.com NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved.

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

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

If you DO NOT receive your Independent in a timely manner, please call your local post office or Canada Post @ 1-866-607-6301

Biggar Museum & Gallery invites student applications for summer employment for the position of Museum Assistant Position responsibilities include: greeting and directing visitors, providing visitor information, assist in archival inventory and documentation as well as referring visitors to other community services. The successful candidate will maintain and operate the gift shop, operate point of sale terminal and end-of-day Ànancial transactions and perform exhibition-related maintenance tasks.

Within this program, the successful applicant will learn the history of the Biggar community, become an active participant in the community, develop interactive and creative skills and achieve organizational goals while adhering to museum standards beneÀting both the student and the museum.

Student must be attending school and be returning to school in the fall to qualify for this position.

Apply in person with resume to: Biggar Museum & Gallery 105 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar, Sask.

1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday Deadline for application is: Friday, May 3, 2013.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Stop in to…

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TOWN OF BIGGAR ACCOUNTS/CLERK MATERNITY POSITION PART-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXTENDED HOURS. In scope union position responsible for various accounting records of the municipality, providing administrative support to management and other ofÀce staff which includes processing of correspondence, minutes, document control, processing utility and tax accounts in accordance with policies established by Council and the Chief Administrative OfÀcer.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant will have the ability and skills necessary to do municipal accounting, have good communication skills, ability to work with department heads, co-workers and the general public. Ability to learn the current municipal ofÀce accounting software (MuniSoft), use Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft OfÀce 2010 Excell and word computer programs.

Must be bondable.

SALARY RATE: As per Union Agreement.

TERM OF POSITION: May 21, 2013 - June 13, 2014 Further information can be obtained about the position from Barb or Marty at 306948-3317. Submit applications including resume and references no later than Friday, April 26, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. to Barb Barteski, CA0, Town of Biggar, Box 489, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Fax 306-948-5134 or E-mail: bbarteski@townofbiggar.com The Town of Biggar wishes to thank all prospective candidates; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

Financial Advice to make a positive difference

by Kim Inglis, BCom, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP | Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager Canaccord Wealth Management The TSX Venture Exchange often dips following the annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention held each March in Toronto, and this year is no exception.

Interest in junior mining conferences even declined with PDAC essentially flat versus 2012, the Mineral Exploration Roundup conference dropping five per cent, and the Cambridge House Vancouver Resource Investment Conference attracting 13 per cent fewer attendees.

Part of the market decline can be attributed to the current financing environment and the solvency of many junior companies.

According to Canaccord Genuity analysts, over 575 junior mining companies have less

than $500,000 in cash and equivalents reflected on their last reported balance sheets (predominantly September 2012).

Analysts believe that many companies are likely struggling to cover overhead and do not have the funds to invest in exploration and development.

Turmoil breeds opportunity.

Many analysts suspect that under-financed junior companies will be forced to undertake austerity measures and divest assets.

While unfortunate for those companies, it is welcome news to those with healthy balance sheets who can use their advantage to acquire quality assets at discount prices.

For the discerning (and patient) investor, spending some time sifting through the rubble could prove to be worth the effort.

Given the current state of the junior market, potential

investors should first determine the capital position of the company.

According to Sprott Asset Management, a publicly-traded junior exploration shell needs a minimum of $300,000 to $400,000 per year to stay afloat and a company with anything less than $500,000 is extremely vulnerable.

If a company is well financed, the question is how long they can remain solvent.

Investors should find out about current and projected burn rates. If a company has cash now but is burning through its reserves due to onerous costs or poor decisions, their cash advantage will soon dissipate.

Assuming a company is careful with their finances and perhaps planning accretive acquisitions, investors need to determine how the company plans to finance the acquisitions and when cash flow can be expected.

Quality management is key. A junior mining

company can have the best property on the market but, if the management team lacks the experience to get things done, the underlying value will never come to fruition.

Management should also have a significant vested interest in the company.

Analysis should be done to assess who currently owns the shares. Investors should determine the prices of previous financings and whether the stock from those financings is freetrading. If shares are purchased at higher levels than previous financings, then investors need to be concerned whether existing shareholders will be doing any profittaking, thereby affecting stock price.

Finally, investors should also assess the overall quality of the assets. Not only should the property have high potential for good exploration results, it must be in a politically stable jurisdiction with the necessary infrastructure in place to

execute plans.

The junior markets have certainly been difficult the last few years; however, there will always be leading companies who emerge victorious.

Investors who do their homework will know who is coming out of the turmoil stronger and better.

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Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund, reynoldsinglis.ca.

The views in this column are solely those of the author.

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GEORGE STAHL Ph: cell:

(306) 948-3776 (306) 260-6503

Your Healthy Living

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

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

306-716-4021

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Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses

HEALTH/WELLNESS Renos…

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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306-948-2814

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

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

Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available.

306-948-2548 or 948-9710

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

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Ladies Only

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,

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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 Where you can feel right at home!

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

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ADVERTISING is an investment in your business.

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

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

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning 306- 948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394

Call: Bill: Dale:

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

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

Phone: 306-948-5678

Jacklin Andrews, MSW, Counsellor

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

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

body sculpting, strength training.

Biggar, Sask.

NCM Home Maintenance & Bgm^kbhk Zg] In Biggar Every Tuesday.

Dan… 306-281-5090 Chad… 306-280-1524

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

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

Doctor of Optometry

Services available…

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

• Five Inch Seamless • Fascia

948-3389 Kirk Ewen

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

306-948-2208

for all your electrical needs

Dion Harrabek 306-948-2657 cell: 306-948-9136

SEED CLEANING SE

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

Call Jim @ 306-948-3333

SEED CLEANING

Wylie Farms Ltd. Wy

30 min.

Circuit Gym

DMH ELECTRIC Construction, consulting and Maintenance Licensed Journeyman

HEALTH/WELLNESS

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306-717-2818

• Commercial • Industrial • Residential

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES

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306-948-2887 VY JLSS 948-6969

DENTAL

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 DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist 115 - 1st Ave. W. Rosetown, Sask.

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

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

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

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

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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.

Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

A small Àrm that provides quality professional services to our clients on a personalized and timely basis.

Services include:

Roderick B. Campbell, CMA • Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

•Auditing and Accounting •Corporate and Personal Tax •Financial Statement Preparation •Farm Tax and Agristability We are accepting new clients in Saskatoon and surrounding area.

624 Duchess St. Saskatoon, SK S7K 0R1

Ph: 306-933-2970

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

jeffgorman@daviesdrury.com

rod.campbell@sasktel.net Box 988, Biggar, SK

spencerbeaulieu@daviesdrury.com

Jeff Gorman, C.A. Spencer Beaulieu, C.A.

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

Rosetown, Sask.

Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

M & N REPAIR

Ph/fax: 306-948-3856 or cell: 306-948-7896

948-3996

Robert Hoesgen, CFP

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

948-1722

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

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.

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

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

306.237.7671 Troy May, owner/operator Fax #306.237.TROY Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

SERVICES THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth Box 736, Biggar

Phone: 306-948-5600 • Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

Hwy 14 East, Biggar 948-2109

•Texas Gates •Spray Foam Insulation •Sandblasting & Painting •Internal Coatings •Rock Guard Coatings g

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

Pat Wicks,

To fax…stop in at The Independent

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306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca

A Sign of

Panasonic, Samsung,

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Qualilty!

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

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 306-948-5699

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

• sides of Beef available

306-948-3384 The Country Clipper • All Breed Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory) • Pet Supplies • Saleboard for dog and cat related items

For appointments and inquiries, call Janet at 306-948-2091

Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 pm.

2 mi N on Hwy #4, 2-½ mi E on Golf Course Rd.

NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING

Living Books Distributor

Kevin Kurulak

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

Modern Licenced Abbatoir

TIRES

Pamela Eaton

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

MONARCH MEATS

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair

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

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

Your authorized

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

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

Heavy Truck Repair

KRF Auto Centre

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

Fax:

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

403 Main Street, Biggar

J. G. Smith

Open Monday-Saturday

Lyndsey Sacher

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

948-2879, evenings 948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky

Biggar, Sask.

306-882-2289

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

HAULS TO THE DUMP

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

Toll Free: 866-403-2298

Email: garethmckee@burntorangesolutions.com Website: www.burntorangesolutions.com

…for bookings contact

Prairieland Collision

“Where we do it all for you!!”

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

Tel: 306-986-2600

Tridem & Super B trailers

• 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

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

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

222 Main St., Biggar

Rebel Landscaping

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

100% handwash

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

Gareth McKee

Cell: 306-948-7524

Custom Grain Hauling

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

ACCOUNTING

Rural/Urban • Computer Sales • Support and Consultancy • Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery • Cloud Email • Wired/Wireless Networking

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

1st Ave. West, Biggar

Roe & Peszko is a full service law office that practices…

BURNT ORANGE SOLUTIONS

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

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

SERVICES

SERVICES

BIGGAR COURIER Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George

Garry A. Faye

COURIER/HAULING

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

Shop at my home!

Call 948-3427 for appts.

Sewing & Embroidery • Jackets • Windsuits • Shirts • Hunting Gear • Bunnyhugs • Caps • Toques • Bags Check out our new website: classicmakings.ca Judy Judy Kahovec: Kahovec…

882-4313, Cell 306-882-4313, cell831-7935 306-831-7935 Carey Krchov: 882-3213 Carey Krchov…882-3213

Anne G. Livingston

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

Call Anne @ 306-948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

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

Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar

Phone: 306-948-2442 Fax: 306-948-2484

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

658-4474, Landis, SK

Biggar Sand & Gravel • trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating Call Colin Graham at 306-948-5455 CWB CertiÀed Light Fabrication Mobile Welding

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

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

…call 306-948-3344

THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013

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Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (3 April, 2013) 2013 Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program Spring is slow arriving in Saskatchewan and with that comes the annual spring melt.

This winter we saw heavy snow fall across much of the province, which has created the potential for significant spring flooding.

Our government is preparing for the impact of the spring melt through the creation of the 2013 Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program.

This program will provide engineering and technical assistance to municipalities while sharing the cost of permanent and temporary flood prevention projects.

To prepare for the spring melt, our government is working with stakeholders to create a multifac-

eted plan.

The Ministry of Government Relations and the Water Security Agency will continue the provide assistance to communities throughout the province. Emergency Management and Fire Safety have deployed emergency equipment to the south of the province in areas likely to be affected by flooding. Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) Response Teams are ready to assist communities that have been severely impacted by flooding. The Water Security Agency released the next run-off forecast update during the week of April 8.

Another excellent resource for preparing for the spring melt is the Spring Runoff Preparedness Web site. It has information on: • Snowpack Update; • Municipality and Band Office Contacts; • Mitigate Actions; • Preparing for a Flood Homeowner’s Guide;

Immunizations Vaccines are the single most effective disease prevention strategy that we have. They assist us in fighting off many different types of infections and disease.

There are numerous types of immunization. Babies and children do not have the antibodies they need to fight many diseases, so they usually receive the majority of vaccinations. Travelers may be exposed to diseases not common at home. And of course, the Influenza virus makes an appearance every year. Talk to your doctor or contact the public health office if you have any questions about immunizations.

Heartland Health Region Board Meeting The next Board meeting will be held Friday, April 26th, 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.

For toll-free health information 24 hours a day.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients of Healthline can call the TTY line at 1-888-425-4444.

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

Heartland Health Region www.hrha.sk.ca

• How to Build a Sandbag Wall; • SaskPower Flood Hazards; • Electrical Safety; • Gas Safety.

This information can be found at gr.gov.sk.ca/ flood.

Another sign of spring in Saskatchewan is the start of highway construction.

This year, signs in the highway work zone are changing to ensure that speed limits are “black and white.”

Speed limits in highway work zones will be clearly marked with regulatory black and white speed signs of 60 km/h. As per all other speed signs, the driver must legally slow to the speed indicated or face increased penalties in the work zone. A driver will know they are approaching a construction zone by the orange sign with an image of a worker on it, the new speed sign will be approximately 150 metres behind. When leaving the construction area you will see a black and white regulatory sign with the new speed limit.

This change in signage also comes with increased penalties for those who break the law. Fines for drivers caught speeding in work zones will start at $210 and will increase by $3 per every kilometre over the speed limit, up to a speed of 90 km/h and $5 for every kilometre over 90 km/h. Drivers who speed through a work zone at 100 km/h will receive a fine of $450 plus a victim surcharge of $80 for a total of $530.

Photo radar will also be used in some work zone beginning this year.

These changes were first conceived following the tragic death last summer of a young highways worker.

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

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4, R4881

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2012 Buick Enclave CX AWD 32,646km, Stk R4888

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2009 Chev Avalanche LTZ, 81,000km, StkR4883A ......$30,900 2009 Chev Suburan LTZ, 122,500km, StkBB6299A .....$29,900 D 2009 Chev ¾ crew, 6.6T, 107,385km .......................$39,900 SOL LD ..$30,900 2010 Chev Avalanche LTZ, 94,569km, StkBB93756A O S 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4x4, 43,126km............$30,900 2011 GMC ½ SLE crew, 4x4, 5.3L, 25,088km ..........$28,900 2011 GMC Yukon XL SLT, 4x4, 93,178km, $37,900..$36,900 2012 Chev Traverse LTZ AWD 47,730km...................$37,900

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