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Weekes introduces hiring strategy for nurse practitioners S

askatchewan is taking further steps to improve patients’ access to nurse practitioner services in rural and remote communities.

Minister responsible for Rural and Remote Health Randy Weekes Thursday announced a new recruitment strategy that encourages nurse practitioners to work in communities with a population of 10,000 or less.

“We’re working to make sure all residents have access to quality primary health services, wherever they live in Saskatchewan,” Weekes said. “The Rural and Remote Nurse Practitioner Recruitment Strategy is a great step forward in supporting both nurse practitioners and patients. It’s one more way we’re keeping our commitment to address health care needs in rural areas.”

“We have identified ways that nurse practitioners

‘Note’worthy and of Praise for Ackerman performance . . . Kevin and Michele Ackerman played at the Biggar Majestic Theatre, Saturday for a PALS-inspired fund raiser for the Biggar Family Centre. The could be providing more a c c e s s i b l e , q u a l i t y, sustainable health care services to all people in Saskatchewan.

This strategy will help us continue to remove barriers that exist at present and implement solutions that support nurse practitioners and benefit patients,” SANP President Lia Boxall said.

The strategy has four initiatives to be phased in

over two years: • “Grow Your Own” – Registered nurses will receive wages and benefits for up to two years while they receive full-time nurse practitioner training, based on a five-year return-ofservice agreement in the sponsoring health region.

• Rural Nurse Practitioners Locum Pool – A team of nurse practitioners will be formed to provide itinerant services on a temporary

talented pair filled the Majestic with inspirational and soaring music. They followed that up with music during the Sunday service at Redeemer Lutheran. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

basis in communities that are without nurse practitioner services.

• Position transfers – Health regions will be able to move vacant nursing positions within health regions to communities with a demonstrated need for a nurse practitioner where no position exists.

• Relocation grants – Nurse practitioners will be eligible for incentive grants of up to $40,000 over five

years for practising in hard-to-recruit positions or locations.

It is expected that the Rural and Remote Nurse Practitioner Recruitment Strategy will cost approximately $250,000 annually, and will utilize existing funds within the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Authorities already.

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announcement in Regina at the annual nurse practitioner conference.

Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with advanced education to perform physical assessments, order diagnostic tests, diagnose and treat common medical conditions, prescribe medications and perform minor surgical procedures.

Opening three months strong for NWT T he first three months

Soup’s on . . . Pastor Mark Kleiner dishes up with a bit of help from Jean Itterman, April 4 during the last multi-denominational, Biggar Ministerial Association Lenten service at the Biggar New Horizons. Every Friday has been a service during this Lent season, followed with good food and even better company. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

of the financial year have North West Terminal directors smiling.

Positive financial results for the first three months of 2013-14 have netted North West Terminal Ltd. a net profit of $1,192,218 or 36 cents a share.

For the period beginning November 1, 2013 and ending January 31,2014, NWT posted revenues from consolidated operations of $25.6 million and an Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) of $2,501,111 (unaudited).

The financial performance

of the company is slightly behind the same period last year when the company posted revenues from operations of $43.5 million, an EBITDA of $2,540,192 and a net profit of $1,309,765 or 40 cents a share. NWT management reported that earnings were down from the previous year primarily because of reduced margins due to vessel demurrage charges associated with rail shipping delays for the grains division, and higher feed stock costs for the bioproducts division.

“The Board of Directors is pleased with the company’s

performance,” explained N W T P r e s i d e n t Jo h n Leier. “The grain industry faced unprecedented challenges over the winter months given the delays experienced in rail shipping. We have seen higher costs and reduced margins as a result of vessel demurrage, and contract delay penalties that are impacting the bottom line.

We are hopeful that new government regulations will include reciprocal penalties for the railways and a reasonable level of service for customers shipping grain.”

Leier farms near Denzil.

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BCS Senior Blazer badminton players hit the courts last Saturday for their home Blazer Invitational. Singles, Doubles, Mixed - BCS players put in excellent showings, rolling on to top spots on the weekend. They hit the court this coming Saturday as BCS hosts Senior Districts.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held March 18, 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 RCMP Local Detachment Report for the period FebruaryMarch 2014, be accepted as presented.

Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $28,498.21, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $58,144.48, be approved.

Council resolved that the following financial reports for February 2014 be accepted as presented: Bank Reconciliation; Statement of Financial

Activities.

Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted for Council’s information and filed: CPP Developments Thank You; Landfill Use Summary - February 2014 Report; SAMA Annual General Meeting; Great Plains College - Golf Classic; Bear Hills RDC - Annual General Meeting.

Council resolved that the Town enter into an agreement with P. Machibroda Engineering to provide project management, site documentation, testing and reporting at 709 Main Street for the Town to remove and dispose of the existing underground storage tanks located on that location.

Council resolved that the Lease Agreement with Stuart A. Busse to lease a hanger at the

Biggar Airport for the year 2014 in the amount of $100 plus GST, be approved.

Council resolved that the request from the Biggar Museum and Gallery for the Town’s 2014 contribution in the amount of $20,000, be approved.

Council resolved that the Biggar Masonic Lodge be granted a 50 per cent municipal tax concession for 2014 on Lot 13 Block 27 Plan D4770.

Council resolved that the Town accept the tender and award the contract for the wastewater treatment plant jet aeration project to Bomac Management for the tendered price of $181,850 with a start date of April 14, 2014 to be completed within 10 weeks.

• Meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

Area athletes take provincial AA title . . .

Tiara Keith (left picture) of Biggar, and Aspen Stack of Asquith (right) of the West Central Wheat Kings Midget AA club were recently crowned Provincial champs.

The Wheat Kings played host to the Regina Capitals on Sunday, March 30 in Dodsland. The Wheat Kings had a five-goal lead heading into game two of their series

Biggar Minor H o c k e y products, Aspen and Tiara laced up with the West Central W h e a t Kings for the 2013-14 season. Good work girls!

and finished with an additional victory of 5 to 2 in the final game making the two game total points West Central Wheat Kings 13 to 5 over the Regina Capitals squad. The West Central Wheat Kings Female Midget AA team is comprised of players from Macklin, Unity, North Battleford, Kindersley, Eatonia, Conquest, Kerrobert, Dodsland, ( S u b m i t t e d Plenty, Asquith and Biggar. Local Photos)

Premier orders creation of new public reporting system for ministerial travel Premier Brad Wall Monday directed that the government implement a system for publicly reporting all expenses for out-of-province travel for ministers and any government staff who accompany them.

Wall said the travel expense reports will be posted semi-annually starting in the new fiscal year that just began on April 1, so the first

reports for the period April to September 2014 will be posted in October.

As an interim measure, the government released, April 7, a spreadsheet of all ministers’ travel costs to date for the 2013-14 fiscal year. The government will release an updated spreadsheet once all the travel expenses are in for 201314.

Wall said the current reporting system is exactly the same as it was under the previous government but does not automatically pull together the expenses of the minister and other staff who accompanied the minister.

“This is the way ministerial travel cost has been reported for many years, dating back to the previous

government,” Wall said.

“We will improve this system by reporting the travel expenses of the minister and any staff who accompanied the minister. The new reporting system will also include a list of the meetings the minister attended on behalf of the province.”

Wall said travel is an important part of a minister’s job.

“It’s how we increase exports and build our economy,” Wall said.

“It’s how we learn about best practices in other provinces and other countries.

“Saskatchewan has a great story to tell and we need to be telling Saskatchewan’s story

to the world. At the same time, the public has a right to know the cost and purpose of the trip and that their tax dollars are being spent efficiently. This new reporting system will ensure that happens to a greater extent than has ever been the case in Saskatchewan.”

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Pushing an idea, a new attitude . . . Rob Parkman, right, and Biggar Central School student Dawson Ekman go through a skit, Tuesday. Parkman was at the school with his presentation on bullying, about character and respect. ‘Treating others as you

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THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014

Welcome to a new season Well, I guess you could say spring is here. There are many tell tale signs -- potholes, warmer temps, snow melting. But the one that I noticed the most this past week was the number of people sporting their summer gear, namely shorts.

As one reader said, “it’s me against Mother Nature and I’m going to win.”

I have heard many comments regarding lake activities. My granddaughter, who had her birthday April 5, is more than ready proclaiming she was going to the lake “tomorrow”. Yes, she loves lake living. Like many kids she lives in her bathing suit all summer and was more than thrilled to receive a new one for her birthday.

I applaud those who are more than ready to welcome spring and summer. However, as for wearing shorts perhaps for most it will be a couple more weeks down the road.

There are however, summer activities in the works. Such as baseball and soccer registrations, swimming lessons and other outdoor happenings. No doubt the golf course will be opening soon and the duffers will tear up the course.

As one season leaves another appears and brings along its traditions.

For the farmers they are readying their equipment for the annual spring seeding deadline. But, before they start planting the temps need to warm up a bit more. As well, there is still some snow left in the fields that will have to melt first.

There was a sniff of rain in the air the last week. After a winter of snow, rain is a welcome sight in April. You can often hear the comment “it will freshen things up.” It does indeed.

So, we look forward to the coming of a new season while saying goodbye to the previous one.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome.

P.H.

Right out of a Monty Python movie: Government unions and pension claims

by Mark Milke, Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute If Canadians ever wonder why it is so difficult to reform government spending, there’s a simple reason: government employee unions.

A good example (if one can call it that) is the issue of growing government sector pension costs and the outright resistance from the unions to address the problem.

Some specifics. In January, Newfoundland and Labrador’s auditor general Terry Paddon noted how unfunded employee pension benefits make up more than 60 per cent of that province’s net debt and amounted to a $5.6 billion liability.

As the auditor general also noted, that $5.6 billion unfunded pension liability exists despite a $2 billion payment put towards the Teachers’ Pension Plan in 2005/06 and a further $1.6 billion in taxpayer bailouts since 2006. “The total unfunded liability is now greater than it was at March 31, 2005, despite

in excess of $3.6 billion in special payments over that period,” wrote Paddon in his report on Newfoundland and Labrador’s finances.

On the other side of the country, Alberta’s public sector pension liabilities are also substantial. The most recent budget pegged just the provincial government’s share of pension liabilities —repeat, just the government’s share—at $10.7 billion in 2014. That high number persists even thoughAlberta’s taxpayers paid ever-higher contribution rates and also made special contributions into these pension plans over the past decade.

The government union responses to these pension problems have ranged from denial and diversion to attacks on the messenger. They have also supplied “average” pension payout numbers that are disingenuous.

Denial comes in the form of producing union-funded studies on pensions that claim that no problem exists. (This is akin to the

Black Knight in the movie, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, who loses his arms but keeps insisting he’s fine.)

But governments and government unions are often unrealistically optimistic, as actuary Malcolm Hamilton noted in a recent C.D. Howe report. The result: when governments and “optimistic” government unions get it wrong, those who do not work for government (most of us), pay for the contribution increases and/or bailouts necessary to make pension guarantees whole.

Diversion is evident when government unions attack politicians for their pensions. That is fair game in some cases, although some political pensions have been reformed. But in reality, the pension totals for a few thousand federal and provincial politicians pale in comparison to the total compensation costs for 3.6 million government workers across Canada.

Then there are the “averages” that unions promote in public debate.

For example, Elisabeth Ballermann, president of the Health Sciences Association of Alberta, has said the average government sector pension is just $1,200 (or $14,400 annually). But that average statistic contains all the short-term employees that have ever worked for a government sector organization and were briefly part of a government employee pension plan. That is why it is more useful to look a real example of projected pension payouts.

For example, in Newfoundland and Labrador, the provincial government has a calculator that estimates annual pensions.

For a government employee who worked 35 years and whose average annual salary (calculated from the highest five years) was $60,000, the annual pension is estimated at $42,000.

Thus, any suggestion that an “average” pension is indicative of what a long-serving government employee will receive is misleading.

Lastly, sometimes government employee unions often spread the fib that pension reform means a dramatic attack on retirement provisions or even the abolishment of pensions one day.

Rubbish. Saskatchewan’s NDP government moved the entire public sector to defined contribution pension plans in 1977.

Government employees still receive a pension. It is based on contributions plus investment returns.

Such plans are fair both for employees and taxpayers at large. In some instances, where investment returns on defined contribution plans exceed expectations, such returns may even trump the defined benefit plan payouts. That was a point the Saskatchewan NDP minister who introduced that province’s 1970s-era reforms noted.

Most government sector employees do a fine job and are a critical part of a civilized society. But pension liabilities are ultimately paid for by taxpayers, either through special

payments or increased contribution rates. The sheer size of the government sector means it is in everyone’s interest to ensure compensation is fair and affordable for all.

Advocates for the status quo on government pensions are not exactly helping achieve that goal.

Worse, the misleading rhetoric from government union leaders to union members is part of the problem.

Mark Milke is a long-time contributor to the Institute, having authored the Institute’s work on corporate welfare and B.C. treaties, as well as being a regular contributor to Fraser Forum, Milke has extensive experience analyzing and writing about public policy, particularly in the areas of government spending, land claims negotiations, and taxation.

He is the former research director for the Frontier Centre for Public Policy and former B.C. and Alberta director with the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014

BCS Principal’s Report

by Kim Fick Where has this year gone? It is hard to believe that we are already into the last three months of the school year.

The month of April brings with it one of the highlights of my school year, Kindergarten registration! We will be hosting our annual Kindergarten registration on Wednesday, April 30 this year. We invite all boys and girls who will be 5 by December 31, 2014 to join us in either the morning (9-11) or afternoon (1-3) session to have some fun and have an opportunity to see what Kindergarten is all about! Of course, all moms and dads are welcome to stay as long as you like too. It is always fun to see the little ones getting their first taste of being a “big kid” (even if it is a little tough on us parents!). Please feel free to contact the school at 9482117 if you have any other questions about the day.

On Tuesday, our Grades 1-8 classes and Landis School students heard a presentation on Tuesday from Rob Parkman about anti-bullying, and showing character and respect. Unfortunately bullying is alive and well in many areas of our society, with both children and adults being affected.

Our school is certainly no exception at times, and we continue to make efforts to protect our children and make sure they feel safe. When times arise that students do not feel safe and comfortable here, we

hatching and we will be plagued with their presence just as we want to be outdoors gardening or golfing or taking walks.

Be prepared.

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Japanese encephalitis.

One staggering statistic: diseases caused by vectors kill a million people every year.

Considering the mobile world that we live in that means more than half the world’s population is at risk.

Mosquitoes transmit one of the most deadliest vector borne disease, malaria. Malaria causes an estimated 660,000 deaths annually throughout the world.

That’s just one.

Sandflies transmit leishmaniasis -- a disease that can be fatal if left untreated. There are an estimated 200400,000 cases a year in the world. This disease is commonly found in third world countries where poverty is prevalent.

But, considering the

water where mosquitoes breed (old containers, flower pots, used tires).

It may be a little early in the season -- after all, the snow is just starting to melt. But, before long the little devils will be

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article on World Health Day during my down time. (Of course, this day is about more than just a cold). The World Health Organization (WHO) held an assembly in 1948 and at that time decided that April 7 of each year would be designated as World Health Day. On this day attention would be drawn to global health around the world.

The theme for 2014 is vector-borne diseases.

Vectors are defined as small organisms which transmit diseases such as mosquitoes, sandflies, and ticks.

These little critters can cause tremendous ailments with just one bite. Diseases such as malaria, dengue, leishmaniasis, lyme disease, yellow fever,

way people travel from continent to continent the world is a small place.

The goal of WHO this year is to educate people on how to protect themselves from these vectors. This becomes a public health issue for local health regions.

However, living on the Prairies, although we have wonderfully warm summers, we are well aware of the annoyance of mosquitoes and flies. It is a time when everyone loves to take advantage of the outdoors and some evenings can become considerably unpleasant with mosquitoes buzzing about.

There are simple measures we can all do to protect ourselves.

Measures which everyone is well aware of but it doesn’t hurt to mention them again.

Get vaccinated. Install window screens. Use insect repellent. Wear light coloured clothes.

Get rid of stagnant

It is the end of winter with spring looming on the horizon. A tine when germs decide to play havoc with everyone’s health. The season of colds and flu and it seems no one is immune.

Such is the case in our office and, as a result, the surrounding circle of friends which means eventually the whole town is coughing and sputtering spending days in their bathroom.

It seems to be the last hurrah for the cold and flu germs before warmer temps come along. In the case of our office it started when one friend came for a coffee and visit, only to come down with the flu the next day and you can guess the domino effect.

So, it was rather ironic that I was reading an

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encourage parents to let us know that your children are hurting. Once we are aware there are problems, we can then take action along with the parents and students to work towards some solutions. Thank you to the parents that have opened the pathways of communication to us so we can work together. Thank you also to the many students that show people in our school and community respect – there are a lot of you out there! Everyone deserves to feel safe and protected.

We need to try to make every day about being kind to one another!

Also, a reminder to our families that our Annual Author’s Showcase is on April 15 this year. As always our organizers Ms. Chupik and Mrs. Isigner have done a fabulous job of preparing the day for us. Information has already been coming home about times to come view your child’s artwork and writing samples, and the Bug House Café will be open for lunch as well. We look forward to seeing many families in the building that day!

As an added bonus, RCMP Cst. Brianne Hathaway will be in the building from 9:30-11:30 to prepare Child Find kits with parents and their children. These kits can literally save a child’s life in the event they ever go missing, so parents please take advantage of this opportunity if you are able to.

Have a great week everyone!

Museum Toonie winner for March! . . . Sarah Wilson, right, was the March Biggar Museum and Gallery Toonie winner. Delta Fay Cruickshank, Executive Director, presents Sarah with her $90 winnings.

(Submitted Photo)

6:30 p.m. at Biggar Central School 2000 Information will be shared at that time about progress related to the school goals, as well as summaries of what the SCC has accomplished to date this year. Members will be elected at that time to serve on the SCC for the 201415 school year. All community members are welcome -- please come listen and share your opinions and input for our school!

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by Bob Mason

Tis the season The “September Song” was a popular one many years ago, but for sentiments sake we include it again: “It is a long, long time, From May to December.

But there days grow longer when we reach September.”

It is surely a good thing that our “Memory Erasing” system blots out the past of each generation so that the wonder of spring can be enjoyed again and again! Far, far too often we hear about the wonderful springs of our ancestors, almost as though there could never be better ones . . .

Sorry. All of us know that this just isn’t so, for, and this page is possibly proof, we keep on telling our young people the same

thing! Also, and I hate pointing things like this out, the end of our “good times” is just around the corner (well, Y.T. was born in 1919, eh?).

Enough about that sentimental philosophy stuff for a few minutes!

Telling about our own personal springs of long ago melting-time always found us, as boys, wading through the icy pools that gathered in the yard.

Mother always called to us from the back door (mothers are like that!)

“You boys come in from wading in that icy water, you’ll catch your death of cold out there!”

Always we came in, and always had nice, warm socks for us to put on (mothers are like that too!). It seems that we

swallowed gallons of Cod Liver Oil, but we never did catch that cold she was talking about!

We didn’t have a care in the world back then, and although none of us grew up to be space scientists, Y.T. often wonders if those highly educated types enjoyed those, almost mythical, springs as much as we did!

Mebbe a fellow shouldn’t present his sentiments like this, lest some tropical citizen feel that they are being left out of something. Every part of the world had its own advantages, eh?

But that April feeling of everything around us being re-created, has done an awful lot to make life bearable in this part.

Incidentally, all of his life, Yours Truly has had this way-back memory of water bouncing down a steep slope – and two older men stand by making sure that we little ones didn’t get too close!

And for years Yours Truly satisfied that memory as being at the nearby river, but a steep slope?

It wasn’t until a couple of years ago that that memory made sense!

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As the folks were very friendly with Roy Clark and his wife I imagine that they took us down there to watch the flood!

In retrospect (whatever ‘retrospect’ means!), I don’t think that it was the impression made on young Y.T. at the time so much as it was the later realization that hundreds of generations before his had been affected by that burst of springtimes! I imagine it didn’t mean much to that little boy back then, but through the years (too many, I fear!) he has never forgotten!

Can it be any different?

Should it be any different?

Can one person’s memories ever be theirs and theirs alone? Or are we using the same ones over and over?

We fool ourselves, I

think, if we feel that they are only ours!

Our young people will see that water gushing, the world greening, and a thousand birds flying over head, and wonder at the scene that they have never seen before!

All of Y.T.’s drooling sentiment aside, the feelings aroused in us by the coming of spring are really a part of our lives!

What insignificant, lowly peasant doesn’t know that in our worlds rejuvenation, there must be hope for all of us!? We may grumble a lot about our most unwelcome weather in this part of the world, but we do have spring! A wonderful season that beach-loving, equatorial people can only dream about.

As Yours Truly sits up here scrawling sentence after sentence of sentiment, does he ever feel small, knowing that the “reader”, however unimpressed, can just

throw this page down, go outside and enjoy something far greater!

March is almost past and April is a comin’, eh?

And even though it’s our turn to kick the bucket pretty soon, it’s nice to know that our young people will live life all over again! Hooray, eh?

Final thought: (well, for this piece anyway!)

“Spring” is not a manmade thing! But wars are!

In March 1945 we spend much of our sleeping time outside. Why? Because of another man-made idea! A person has to feel something different about these seasons that come and go no matter what!

The world may belong to “man”, but no matter how important “man” feels, he sure isn’t running it!

“The days grow long, when we reach September.

And these few happy hours I spend with you.”

Diamond Lodge News

by Karen Kammer What a fantastic week we’ve had! The residents have been smiling these last few days seeing the sun shine.

Monday morning we exercised. After lunch we had a game of Jeopardy.

Tuesday morning we had current events. In the afternoon we had Blast from the Past.

Wednesday night we had a birthday party for all the residents who share a birthday in April.

There was great food, music, and company.

What an awesome night!

The music was supplied

by Country II. They played all our favourite song to dance and sing to. Thank you to PALS who supplied the snacks and helped out serving refreshments as well.

Thursday morning we exercised and played bingo in the afternoon.

Friday was our first barbecue club of the year.

The residents enjoyed burgers, hotdogs, and potato salad. Everyone has been waiting for barbecue season to start.

Saturday morning

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we played jackpot bingo. In the afternoon we watched a movie along with eating some popcorn, cheetos, and popcorn twists.

Sunday morning was spent with residents doing various things.

Sonningdale did our church service in the afternoon. Thank you for the nice service. We would like to give a great big thank you to all the volunteers that help us with all our activities.

Have a great week and we hope you get a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather!

Almost Home Care Home 114 - 4th Ave. West, Biggar is now open and accepting residents.

Contact Karen or Sandra @ 306-948-3615

ASSESSMENT NOTICE Village of Kinley Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Kinley for the year of 2014 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the ofÀce of the administrator from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 14, 2014 to May 16, 2014.

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 16th day of May, 2014.

Dated this 14th day of April, 2014 E. Lynne Tolley, Assessor

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Cargill Cares Council is pleased to support different programs focusing on education, food and security and environmental development within our community.

We are now taking applications for donation requests.

The application deadline is April 30, 2014.

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Application forms are available from the Prairie Malt Administration OfÀce.

Please contact Shantell Redlick if you require further information.

The staff and students of

BIGGAR CENTRAL SCHOOL 2000 would like to extend a warm invitation to attend

2014-2015 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Students are welcome to explore our classroom environment and Kindergarten program, as well as socialize with like-age peers, during either two hour block. Parents are welcome as well!

Your child is eligible for Kindergarten if they will be 5 years old by December 31, 2014.

Please bring along your child’s Birth CertiÀcate.

For more information, please call BCS 2000 at 306-948-2117 or email: carolin.kapiniak@sunwestsd.ca

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Flood mitigation holds multitude of issues for agriculture

by Calvin Daniels

While the threat of this year’s spring snowmelt causing much more than some localized flooding seems remote, every time water starts to run thoughts turn to how do we control potential flooding better.

Sitting here in Yorkton, I am aware of what flooding can cause. When severe rains hit July 1, 2010, large parts of the city were drenched. Both homes and businesses were destroyed and for weeks as a journalist it

was the ongoing story in my world.

And yes, I was among the hundreds who ended up bailing water from their living rooms, and replaced carpets, and sleeping in the garage a couple of nights through the worst of the aftermath.

In Yorkton the flood created some near-immediate government reaction.

Since July 1, 2010, helping to prepare the city for a future flood situation has become a municipal priority with hundreds of thousands being invested on water flow stud-

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PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTE, EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2014 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… 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. 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.

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.

TIPPING CHARGES FOR EACH LOAD .......... CHARGE Compost, branches or clean dirt ............................... No Charge All vehicle up to a ½ ton truck ................................. $10.00 Single axle trailer ...................................................... $10.00 Tandem axle trailer ................................................... $20.00 1-ton truck ................................................................ $20.00 3-ton truck ................................................................ $40.00 Tandem truck ............................................................ $60.00 Semi-Truck/Dump Trucks & All others .................... $80.00 ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR EACH ITEM Deep freezers, fridges, AC units with Freon ............ $25.00

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ies, flood water retention ponds and ditching.

The city also hosted a major conference on flood waters, going as far as to have speakers from the Netherlands, a country with a long history of dealing with water, and its control.

The conference identified one thing, which I suspect we all knew, but having it confirmed never hurts, and that is that on the Canadian Prairies how water moves across farmland has a lot to do with whether river and ditch flooding will occur, and how severe that flooding might be.

Farmers hold the key to water flows in very general terms.

On a more specific level what one farmer does will impact his neighbour’s down flow. We have seen these situations repeatedly.

A farmer has a series of sloughs on his land. While they are natural reservoirs to hold run-off in the spring, or big rain events, and they do provide natural wildlife habitat, they are seen as unproductive acres in terms of adding to the operation’s bottom line.

With always tight margins, the lure to have those slough acres growing crop is always significant. In many cases farmers will eventually opt for draining the sloughs.

Such an operation might net the farmer some additional acres to grow crop, but it pushes the water previously held in those sloughs on to a neighbour’s land.

As the process of slough and pothole drainage extends farm to farm, ditches and small streams are gorged with water they were not designed to handle, and rushing torrents of water start to take out bridges, culverts and roads.

So a question naturally arises, that being whether farmers, in particular those with land in flood prone areas, should have greater restrictions placed on them in terms of drainage of their property?

No one likes the idea of greater regulation in terms of making decisions which can impact a bottom line.

That said, there is also a need to respect the greater good associated with a situation.

Thousands live in Win-

nipeg, a city prone to flooding each spring.

Decisions made on drainage all the way up river into Saskatchewan contribute to the potential of flooding.

Is a few acres of slough gained on a Saskatchewan farm worth increasing flood damage in the Manitoba city?

Reasonably the answer is one where everyone with a watershed takes responsibility for the system, and that would generally mean no more drainage, if not a redevelopment of some of the onland storage already lost.

That said, it is also time the people living on a flood plain in Manitoba realized they might want to champion the cause of taxpayer dollars compensating farmers for keeping potholes and sloughs, since it is their property being protected by the decision not to drain and seed those acres.

For the overall system to function better farmers shouldn’t have to limit their production capacity without those that decision benefits helping offset at least some of the potential returns.

Friday, Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart sent a submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food seeking improvements to Bill C-30, the proposed federal legislation aimed at improving grain movement in Western Canada.

“Our government believes Bill C-30, the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act, is a step in the right direction,” Stewart said. “However, the legislation does not

go far enough to address the current backlog of grain movement and ensure an efficient supply chain in the future. The strength of Saskatchewan’s economy is dependent on getting all of our commodities to market – whether it is grain, potash or oil.”

The Government of Saskatchewan requested the legislation include the following: • Service Level Agreements between shippers and railways, including reciprocal penalties for damages and an expedited arbitration process; • Service for all customers and all shippers in all corridors; • Railway delivery of a minimum of 13,000 grain cars per week; • Minimum penalties of $250,000 per day for railways for failing to

meet these targets; and • Removing the sunset of August 2016 until a review of the Canada Transportation Act is complete and permanent legislation is in place.

“Clearing this grain transportation backlog has been the number one priority for our government,” Stewart said. “We are focused on ensuring the system has the necessary capacity to accommodate future economic growth. All customers, big and small, in all corridors must have assurance of adequate service. Canada has made significant efforts to expand trade agreements and reduce barriers to market access around the world. These opportunities should not be squandered by an inability to get our production to export position.”

Saskatchewan government asks for changes to federal grain legislation

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Financial Advice to make a positive difference

by Kim Inglis, BCom, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP | Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager Canaccord Wealth Management Sensitivity to market volatility and concerns about rising interest rates have many investors turning to alternative strategies as a way to get downside protection.

Data provider Hedge Fund Research says total assets in the global hedge fund industry have increased to $2.63 trillion. Meanwhile, the HFRI® Fund Weighted Composite Index posted a gain of 9.2 per cent, the best calendar year performance since 2010.

According to a Deutsche Bank Alternative Investment Survey, approximately 61 per cent of global hedge fund assets under management come from institutional investors such as pension funds and endowments.

Likewise, the net percentage of pension funds growing their hedge fund allocations has doubled year on year from 30 to 60 per cent.

Interest in hedge funds is not a new phenomenon.

Morgan Stanley notes that the primary reasons for the shift to hedge funds are for diversification to decrease volatility (56 per cent) and improve the overall risk/ return of the portfolio (18 per cent).

A hedging approach that has gained considerable interest is the market neutral strategy, which aims to achieve absolute returns regardless of what happens

to interest rates, the markets, or the economy. Given the uncorrelated nature of market neutral strategies, many investors have been turning to them as a supplement for fixed income holdings.

Market neutral managers typically invest equal dollars in long and short positions. The long positions represent the managers’ best ideas or the positions which they deem most attractive. The short positions will be investments that the managers deem unattractive and which are trading at over-inflated prices likely to depreciate.

Money is made when the long positions outperform the short positions. Returns consist of the spread between the long and short holdings plus interest earned from cash positions. Consider a hypothetical $100 investment in various markets. If the markets are rising and the long positions are up $15 and shorts are up $10, the profit is $5. Likewise if the markets are declining, with the long positions down -$18 and the shorts down -$25, the profit is $7.

Success with a market neutral strategy depends on the manager’s ability to identify short opportunities.

AllianceBernstein analyzed the Russell 1000 Index over the past 37 years to illustrate the advantage of shorting. Excepting the 50 largest stocks in the index, they found that avoiding the worst-performing 20 per cent stocks would have contributed less than 10

Victims of Crime Awareness Week declared in Saskatchewan April 6 – 12, 2014 has been declared Victims of Crime Awareness Week in Saskatchewan, to coincide with National Victims of Crime Awareness Week.

Every year the Ministry of Justice uses this week to highlight the important work to assist victims of crime in Saskatchewan and the programs and services available to victims and their families. This year’s theme is “Taking Action.”

During this week the ministry also recognizes the important contribution of volunteers in the success of victim services programs.

“I want to take the time this week to thank all volunteer Victim Support Workers, volunteer board members, and program staff that support victims of crime in Saskatchewan,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said.

“These people provide a great service to their communities and are an excellent example of the compassion and kindness of the people of Saskatchewan.”

All of the nearly 300 volunteer Victim Support Workers and nearly 125 board members in Saskatchewan will be recognized for their service to communities

across the province.

To show appreciation, Minister Wyant will host a luncheon at the Legislative Building for volunteers who have completed 10, 15 and 20 years of service.

The Ministry of Justice supports a range of programs and services to assist victims of crime throughout Saskatchewan.

This includes support in the immediate aftermath of a crime, specialized responses to domestic violence and sexual

assault, and support for children and other vulnerable witnesses who are required to testify in court.

For information about National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, services available for victims, or volunteer opportunities, please contact your local victim services program.You can also contact the Victims Services Branch at 306787-3500 or visit the Web site at justice.gov. sk.ca/victimsservices.

basis points to the relative quarterly performance of a long-only manager. However, shorting those same stocks would have added 66 basis points to relative performance.

When used as a diversifier, market neutral strategies have the potential to act as a portfolio stabilizer and source of consistent returns. AllianceBernstein found that the market-neutral index delivered 6.94 per cent annualized returns since 1990, compared with 8.60 per cent for the S&P 500 Index and 7.11 per cent for the Barclays Capital US Aggregate Bond Index. They also noted that the market neutral index was less volatile and produced a better risk/reward ratio.

Since much of the success with market neutral strategies depends upon the skill of the manager, due diligence is critical. One of Canada’s largest hedge fund managers, Picton Mahoney Asset Management, recommends that investors go through the Due Diligence Questionnaire provided by The Alternative Investment Management Association.

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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Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (2 April, 2014) Seventh consecutive balanced budget

On March 19, our government was proud to present its seventh consecutive balanced budget.

By controlling spending, keeping taxes low and making targeted investments in people and infrastructure we are ensuring Saskatchewan remains on the path of steady growth.

Schools, hospitals and long term care facilities, highways, bridges and bypasses are among the many priorities outlined in a provincial budget that includes many of the initiatives the NDP opposition had petitioned for.

Despite this, their members still voted against it.

The NDP voted against innovative health care programs and increased benefits for seniors and those with disabilities.

They voted against 500 new day care spaces and against funding to help students afford their education. The NDP also voted against funding to address enrolment growth in K-12 schools and more post-secondary training and apprenticeship seats.

While opposition politicians continue to say one thing and do another, our government will continue to focus on the steady growth of our province.

We will use the benefits of growth to create better quality of life that ensures our children and our nieces and nephews will never again be forced to leave Saskatchewan

for opportunities that only exist in other provinces.

In 2014-15, our government has budgeted $669 million for post-secondary institutions. We have also allocated $216 million to help students afford their education – including $82 million for the Graduate Retention Program. We are also continuing to invest in the training of nurses and doctors, including $14.3 million for the final year of the registered nurse seat expansion, $13.7 million to continue implementing 100 new medical undergraduate seats and $10.4 million to continue implementing 120 new medical residency seats.

Our steady growth budget also provides $189 million for programs and

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initiatives that specifically benefit First Nations and Metis people. Much of this is to ensure First Nations and Metis people receive the education and training they need to take full advantage of our growing economy. While last year’s budget added 300 new seats to begin to eliminate the Adult Basic Education wait list, this year’s budget includes $2.1 million in new funding to add 700 more seats.

It also includes a $1 million increase to add another 300 apprenticeship training seats.

As part of the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth, we expect to add 60,000 more people to our workforce by 2020. We’re making record investments in post-secondary education so people can receive the training needed to participate in our dynamic labour market. This includes inclusive programming for adult learners to begin, continue, or enhance academic studies and training. This year, our government is investing $25 million in Adult Basic Education

and foundational skills programs. This increases the number of ABE training seats to 8,580. We are also providing $31 million through the Provincial Training Allowance for living allowances and child care for adult learners in ABE and shortterm skills training programs.

The strength of our economy is allowing employers to pass on the benefits through higher compensation, an asset when it comes to attracting new workers.

Statistics Canada figures show that, over the last year, Saskatchewan’s wage increases continue to outpace the national rate with people in our province enjoying both a better quality of life and rising wages. Saskatchewan’s average weekly earnings reached $953.92 in January. Nationally, average earnings were $924.77.

Meanwhile, Saskatchewan’s minimum wage is set to increase October 1, 2014. Providing security and predictability for both minimum wage

and earners and business owners, our government will soon introduce regulations to provide for regular indexing of the minimum wage. Since 2007 our government has increased the minimum wage six times, moving it from $7.95 to $10.20.

This 28 per cent increase is well ahead of the rate of inflation.

The tax burden on minimum wage earners in our province has also been significantly reduced by increasing the basic personal, spousal and child benefits and by creating the Saskatchewan Low Income Tax Credit. These efforts have removed about 112,000 people from the tax rolls. Individual taxpayers now pay no Saskatchewan income tax on their first $18,650 of income while a family of four pays no Saskatchewan income tax on their first $48,320 of income – the highest tax-free income threshold for a family of four in Canada.

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

CONSIGN NOW Spring Equipment Auction Monday, April 21, 2014 at 9 am Kramer’s Big Bid Barn, North Battleford, SK Directions: Kramer’s Big Bid Barn located 3 miles East of North Battleford on Hwy #16 Auction Coordinators: Brendan Kramer, Kim Kramer or Michael Higgs 1-800-529-9958

COMPLETE DISPERAL FOR MAURICE VANY OF BATTLEFORD, SK Seller Contact: Kevin Vany, 306-441-3804 Tractors: 1985 Steiger Panther CM-360, 7117 hrs showin; Combines & Accessories: 2004 John Deere 9760 STS, 1496 thr/2300eng hrs showing; 1997 John Deere 9500, 943 thr/1483 eng hrs showing; 2003 MacDon 972 30’ header; 1996 MacDon 960 25’ header; Swathers: 2004 Westward 9250 30’ sp swather, 30’ header, 710 hdr/ 933 eng hrs showing; Seeding & Tillage: Pattison DB-70 70’ dribble bar; John Deere 230 24’ tandem disc; Grain Handling: Industrial: Caterpillar D8H crawler dozer; Heavy Trucks: 1994 Kenworth T600 highway tractor; 1985 International S1900 single axle grain truck, 466 diesel; Trailers: 2001 Load Line 32’ end dump grain trailer; grain pup trailer, 14’x8’ steel box.

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Tomorrow’s profits depend on the input decisions you make today. Let us help you make the return on your input investment grow. Contract your wheat or durum with Parrish & Heimbecker and purchase select crop input products that work best for you and we’ll reward you with up to $2 back per acre next year. Now that’s good planning!

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Three Crosses – Three Choices

by Pastor Terry Wicks, Biggar Associated Gospel Church Three crosses stood starkly against the darkening horizon on Golgotha that first ‘Good Friday’.

Three men had been nailed to those crosses and hung in horrible agony awaiting death.

The darkness was a divine invasion of midday brightness and lasted until the occupant of the centre cross died at about 3 p.m.

The three men all faced important choices that involved life and death. Amazingly enough, God created people with the opportunity to make

choices. We face many choices every day of our lives, but there is one choice we must make that will determine whether we will live eternally in God’s heaven or not, after we are finished life on this earth.

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was the man on the centre cross. He came

from heaven according to the will of God the Father as the only sinless man who ever lived on earth. This meant He could be God’s acceptable substitute sacrifice to die for our sins, and reconcile us to God. So, you ask, what choice did He have to make? As a man, His choice was to either die on our behalf, or accept the applause of men and establish His kingdom at their request. He chose to die on our behalf. We know this from the record of Matthew 26:39 when He prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane.

He prayed to His Father that if it was possible, may the cup of dying on a cross bearing the sin of other people pass from Him.

Then He said, “Yet not as I will, but as you will,” and the next day He was nailed to the cross.

On the two other crosses beside Jesus were revolutionary thieves who were on the cross because they deserved to be. Their choices were just like the ones we have to make in light of what Jesus was doing on His cross – to decide whether to accept Him for who He was, the sinless Son of God, or reject Him. For them it was a matter of life or death. Oh, they would die physically while hanging nailed to their crosses.

But the choice they each made would determine whether or not they would experience eternal life in God’s heaven. One

criminal chose to join the others by standing by the crosses and mocked Jesus, thus rejecting Him. The other criminal rebuked his cohort in crime saying, “Don’t you fear God since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”

Then he said to Jesus, “Remember me when you come into your kingdom.”

Jesus then assured him that that very day, he would be in paradise (or heaven) with Him. This Easter season I urge you to examine your heart as to what choice concerning Jesus you have made.

Words, Words, Words . . .

by Archie Jantzen Kind words – a “eulogy” they call it; perhaps those words will “fit me to a T”; but I won’t hear them; unless, maybe, my spirit hovers over the assembly bidding farewell to my body . . .

Comforting words – songs and “homily”, prayers and blessings; I hope they’ll soothe your grieving heart; you’ll need that sense of love,

because you’ll miss me – thanks for your love; The funerals is for you – the ones whom I leave behind; I may be listening, or maybe not – it doesn’t matter . . .

Eternal words – words from the One Who said, “Because I live, you to shall live.” Incredibly gracious, from the heart of my loving Saviour Who gave His life for me; absolutely powerful

from my Lord, Who lives forever. “Welcome home, My precious child!” You won’t literally hear them, until it’s your turn, but I expect to . . .

Heavenly words – as real as the print on this page; and they’re for me because “Good Friday” was for me, and because “Easter” is for me. Yes, “Welcome home, My precious child!”

“Happy Easter!”

PALS Easter Reflection

by Pastor Mark Kleiner, PALS It has often been called “the greatest sermon ever written”, and it is also among the shortest (there is a lesson in there somewhere . . .).

St John Chrysostom delivered this sermon from a pulpit in the ancient Middle East on Easter Sunday sometime during the fourth century, and to this day his sermon gets read aloud in every Orthodox church around the world at Easter.

It begins with a welcome to all who have come to church to hear the good news of Easter morning, that Jesus Christ risen from the dead – and it doesn’t matter if one is rich or poor, a conscientious believer or a full-on slacker, the call goes out to everyone: “Enter all of you . . . into the joy of our Lord . . . Let all partake of the feast of faith. Let all receive the riches of goodness.”

This radical vision of a Saviour who transcends all our differences is rooted in the good news at the core of Christian faith: Jesus Christ has been

raised from the dead, and therefore he has set us free from our fear of death.

“He that was waken by death has annihilated it,” Chrysostom exclaims.

“He descended into Hades and took Hades captive . . . It took a body and came upon God! It took earth and encountered heaven! It took what it saw, but crumbled before what it had not seen!”

Not yet satisfied, Chrysostom takes another shot at the forces of darkness, asking mockingly, “O death, where is your sting? O hell, where is your victory?”, before making this five part affirmation: “Christ is Risen, and you [death] are overthrown!

Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen!

Christ is risen, and the angels rejoice!

Christ is risen, and life reigns!

Christ is risen, and not one dead remains in the grave!”

What a vision . . . what a Saviour.

Christ is risen indeed, Alleluia!

A blessed Easter to you all.

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Resurrection Butterflies

by Rev Jane Gallagher, Biggar United Church My mother called one day, wanting to know what she should do.

She had a butterfly in the back porch, and it was too cold to let it outside. And where did it come from?

I chuckled and described what I know as a Mourning Cloak Butterfly, and told her it probably had been in her porch all winter, but with the daylight and a bit more warmth in her porch, it had decided it was spring and time to rise. I suggested making a batch of sugar water and putting it in a jar lid, for it to drink from while we waited for spring to come.

We have been watching it for weeks now; its wings tattered and worn. We think it is dead from time to time, and then it warms up and basks in the sun for a bit, or flutters around the window. As soon as the warm temperatures appear, we will be able to release it, but for now, it must wait patiently.

Mourning Cloaks are one of our butterflies that overwinter in Saskatchewan; they find a nook or cranny and hibernate until early spring, while snow is still on the ground, emerge into the spring air, fluttering in the sunshine, feeding on the sap beginning to flow in willows and poplars.

Butterflies have been a long time symbol of resurrection – whether they emerge from a lifeless chrysalis, or a piece of bark in the spring – what

St. Gabriel’s & Our Lady Easter Reflections of Fatima Roman Catholic Church

by Fr. Michel Bedard, St. Gabriel’s, Biggar and Our Lady of Fatima, Landis Today, March 24, is Monday the Third week of Lent – there is still snow on the ground and yes it is Saskatchewan so more snow may still fall.

The bright sun reminds us of warmer weather – a hint of Easter – the day when Jesus rose from the dead.

Jesus is the greatest.

We can forget that Jesus is the greatest – even his disciples forgot this as Mark records in Chapter 9 verses 30-37.

“They said nothing because they had been arguing which of them was the greatest”. That fighting about who is the greatest was not new in the time of Jesus and it continues down to our own day. Could we not say that it was the very problem in the Garden of Eden? We are all God’s children and yet for some people that doesn’t seem to be enough. Some always have to claim that they are better than others.

And Jesus sheds some light on this difficult topic for us today. “If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself last of all and servant of all”. Those are the words of Jesus.

We are great when we help those in need.

We are great when we are not trying to pull rank. When we put our God given talents at the disposal of other people in the community then we are great. We are told in scripture that “the first will be the last and the last will be first”.

Humility helps us to see ourselves as we really are and when we are humble we are Christ like.

We are at the service of others. Psalm 37 says “Commit your life to the Lord, and the Lord will help you.”

Sirach says “Consider the generations of old and see – has anyone trusted in the Lord and been disappointed?”

Think what made the great and holy ones of this area great and holy.

They were what they were because they were God filled and God’s grace in them allowed their names to shine like the stars. Their service to good causes allows their names to be remembered with great affection. Yes, they learned about Jesus – fell in love with Jesus and did all they could to give hope – they were Easter People.

Let us be like them.

A holy and happy Easter to the great people of this area.

appears to be dead, arises with new life, beauty and wonder. Such symbols help us to get a gist of what resurrection is ‘kind of like.’

It got me thinking about what resurrection means on this side of the grave. For dying rising happens over and over again, before we ever experience our physical and final death. I look at the tattered wings of the butterfly and marvel it can move at all; the scales are full, the wing edges are tattered, there are chunks of wing off entirely on one side, and while I haven’t counted, I am sure there is at least one leg missing. Yet this little creature emerges from its lifeless and worn state, to move and breathe and live once again.

It is so much like our human journey, when we face hardships and losses; when we are worn and torn, body and spirit, we just want to wiggle into some nook or cranny and hide from the elements of life. There are times when something within us dies, or we just want to say “I surrender” – yet we often emerge from those times, yes, like a butterfly, tattered and worn and struggling – but assured that there is something more beyond the pain and loss and endless effort of trying to carry on.

As Easter approaches, I am reminded of the wonder of resurrection that occurs on this side of the grave, as well as in death. I am reminded that no matter what we face in life, how worn, torn or shattered we may be , there is a spring waiting – a promise of life that emerges in a new form. On the other side, we carry our scars and our memories and our past struggles, but we emerge, on the other side,

PALM/PASSION SUNDAY Saturday, April 12 7 p.m. • Our Lady Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Landis

Sunday, April 13 9:30 a.m. • Perdue United Church Palm Sunday Service with Holy Communion 10:30 a.m. • Palm and Passion Sunday with Holy Communion and Procession of the Palms, Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans (PALs) at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7th and Ontario 11 a.m. • Asquith United Church Palm Sunday Service with Holy Communion 11 a.m. • Biggar United Church Palm to Passion Service 11 a.m. • St Gabriel Roman Catholic Church CHRISM MASS • 7 p.m.

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MAUNDY THURSDAY/ HOLY THURSDAY Thursday, April 17…

6 p.m. • St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church 8 p.m. • Our Lady Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Landis 7 p.m. • St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans (PALs) with Holy Communion and Foot Washing Service at Redeemer Lutheran Church

GOOD FRIDAY Friday, April 18…

10 a.m. • Perdue United Church 10:30 a.m. • Biggar Associated Gospel Church, worship with communion 11 a.m. • Biggar United Church 3 p.m. • Asquith United Church

grounded in hope, with new energies, to engage in life in very new and different ways.

In the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we encounter mystery. Mystery is something we struggle with, trying to explain everything away, or dismiss it as if it belongs to fairy tales and legends. Yet in the life, death and resurrection of Christ, we encounter the mystery and beyondness of God’s presence, and the limitless horizons of God’s love. We are pointed towards another reality of life – resurrection that happens not only in our physical death, but in all the endless deaths and struggles and pain we experience in our living in the here and now.

Just as the lifeless butterfly orients itself to the sun’s warming rays, and then begins to move again, we orient ourselves towards the hope and promise and living presence of God, who raises us, again and again and again, to new life. We are changed forever; we are transformed not only by life experiences, but

by God’s enduring love, as we step out into new life, hand in hand, with the One who breathes new life into us, even when we are tired, weary and worn.

Thanks and praise be to God for life eternal, in the here and now, and yet to come. Deep gratitude and awe, to Christ, who shows the way through death to the promise of something far beyond our understanding; with welcome joy, we open our hearts, to the mystery of our Companion Spirit, that breaths new life into us, after long, weary and cold winters of the heart. May you know the wonder and blessing of God’s endless and eternal love this Easter, and experience the gentle breezes of new life.

GOOD FRIDAY, Friday, April 18 cont.…

3 p.m. • Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans (PALs) at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7th & Ontario 3 p.m. • Our Lady Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Landis, Lay led.

3 p.m. • St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, Biggar, with Father Bedard

EASTER VIGIL Saturday, April 19…

8 p.m. • Our Lady Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Landis

EASTER SUNRISE ECUMENICAL SERVICE Sunday, April 20…

7 a.m. • Interdenominational Service at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar with Easter Breakfast to follow, hosted by PALs

EASTER SUNDAY Sunday, April 20…

9:30 • Perdue United Church followed by brunch 10:30 a.m. • Joint Easter Celebration with Eucharist, Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) at Redeemer Lutheran Church.

10:50 a.m. • Biggar Associated Gospel Church, Worship Celebration of Christ’s Resurrection 11 a.m. • Asquith United Church 2:30 p.m. • Easter at the Lodge at Diamond Lodge, hosted by PALs 11 a.m. • Biggar United Church 11 a.m. • St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church

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Alley Katz Bowling scores (March 31 – April 3) New Horizons League: MHS – Jack Eckart, 213; MHT – Glen Shockey, 539; WHS – June Hoppe, 188;WHT – June Hoppe, 484.

Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Glen Shockey, 215; MHT – Glen Shockey, 552; WHS – June Hoppe, 216;WHT – June Hoppe, 569.

Y.B.C. League: Bowlasaurus: High Score – Sawyer Heimbecker, 86. Pee Wee: High Score – Jared Little, 88; High Score Double – Maggie Genaille, 154. Bantam: High Score – Ella Genaille, 140; High Score Triple – Cassie Raschke, 369. Juniors: High Score – Hailey Boobyer, 107; High Score Triple – Hailey Boobyer, 256.

Students from the Spirit TaeKwon-Do Club attended the Global TaeKwon-Do Federation’s Provincial Tournament at Bethlehem School on Saturday March 29.

Students competed in patterns and sparring, in groups of similar age and level. Black belts held a board breaking demonstration, and Mr. Wayne Ilnisky of Willow TKD, Prince Albert, broke seven boards with a hammer fist technique. A new type of sparring division was introduced, Team Sparring, in which teams of five students competed against each other in quick 60 second rounds. The first team to win three out of five rounds was declared the winner. Clubs from all over Saskatchewan came to compete, including some Karate students, which made for a unique and interesting day, as well all got to see some new patterns and sparring combinations. The Global TaeKwon-Do Federation is an international organization with clubs all over the world. Spirit TKD is proud of our students for doing an excellent job of representing themselves at this tournament. Way to go! (Photos for The Independent by Kara Perillat)

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Homes for Sale in Biggar (MLS) $249,900 507 7th Ave W $219,000 116 Wright Cres $202,995 409 3rd Ave E $199,999 413 7th Ave W $187,000 405 6th Ave W $185,900 415 2nd Ave E $125,000 124 3rd Ave W $127,900 201 4th Ave W $109,900 119 2nd Ave E $94,700 304 4th Ave E $68,000 230 2nd Ave E $60,000 211 4th Ave E $30,000 104 6th Ave E (Lot)

Out of Town Property (MLS) 102 2nd Ave E Landis $179,900 210 4th Ave W Landis $124,900 208 Queen St. Landis $105,000 518 3rd St. Kinley $110,000 $49,900 Landis 104 1st St. $30,000 911 Ave P (lot) 142 x 120 Recently Sold 145 Wright Cres Biggar $219,100 Biggar $189,000 401 5th Ave W Biggar $155,700 410 7th Ave W Biggar $69,000 501 Main St.

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Perdue Bowing Scores (Week ending April 13) Club 55: MHS – John Latta, 203; MHT – John Latta, 539; LHS – Carol Lemon, 207; LHT – Carol Lemon, 558; THS – Hopefulls, 1,072;THT – Hopefulls, 3,135.

Ladies League: LHS – Sandra Pavloff, 237; LHT – Joey Levitt, 571; THS – Bleepers, 1,078; THT – Bleepers, 3,026; LHA – Dorrie Laberswieler, 191.

Men’s League:

MHS – Dennis Notschke, 212; MHT – Dennis Notschke, 559; THS – W.W.F., 706; THT – W.W.F., 2,041; MHA – Al Levitt, 186.

Mixed League: MHS – Dennis Notschke, 236; MHT – Dennis Notschke, 565; LHS – Candace Eliot, 221; LHT – Candice Eliott, 555; THS – D.J.’s, 1,168; THT – D.J.’s, 3,259; MHA – Al Levitt, 189; LHA – Joey Levitt, 180.

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Biggar YBC competed in provincial Hi-Lo Doubles in Moose Jaw on April 6.

Madison Genaille and Justin Otterson represented our junior team and came in third taking the bronze medal. We had four Bantam bowlers enter in the tournament. Cassie Raschke and Julian Heimbecker was Team 1. Ella Genaille and Tristan Otterson was Team 2. Ella Tristan came in first taking home the Bantam gold medal and Cassie and Julian came in eighth overall. A great job done by all.

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OBITUARIES Leila Elizabeth Oesch February 19, 1932 April 6, 2014 It is with great sadness the family of Leila Oesch announces her peaceful passing on April 6, 2014 at the age of 82 years at the Diamond Lodge in Biggar, Sask.

Leila was born on the farm in Valley Centre, Sask. on February 19, 1932 to John and Della Nash.

They later moved to Marriott, Sask. where her youngest sister, Frances, was born. When Leila’s parents moved to Biggar, Sask., Leila and Frances worked at Bill’s Lunch. She married Ed Oesch on June 26, 1958. They were married for 51 years.

They had three children, Sharon (Garry), Curt (Melody), Sandra and four grandchildren, Corey, Christopher, Kaylee and Jalyn. Leila and her husband Ed lived and farmed west of Biggar until they retired in 1996. Leila and Ed always enjoyed a game of cards with Leila’s sisters and their husbands and many of their friends. They also liked to dance and went to many of the country hall dances when they were young.

Leila always had a beautiful big garden on the farm. She was also a wonderful cook and did a lot of baking which we all enjoyed at Sunday family suppers. She always enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and welcomed them with open arms for many sleep overs when they were young.

Leila was predeceased by her parents, John and Della; her husband, Ed; her sisters, Olive Palmer, Veronica Massie, Bernadette (Posey) Russell, Levina Darragh, and Eva Russell.

She will be lovingly missed by her daughter, Sharon (Garry) and their children, Corey (Darla) and Christopher; her son, Curt (Melody) and their children, Kaylee and Jalyn; and her daughter, Sandra; her sisters, Wilma and Frances; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

There will be a private family service at a later date.

Mike Antonenko A Service of Remembrance honouring the life of Mr. Mike Antonenko of Biggar district was held on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from the Biggar New Horizons Hall, Biggar, Sask. with Mrs. Joyce Salie of¿ciating.

Memorial donations in memory of Mike Antonenko may be directed to the SPCA, 519-45th St. West, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z9. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium, North Battleford, 306-4457570. Condolences for the family may be left at www. eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca.

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CARD OF THANKS Gareth, Alison and Duncan McKee would like to thank the communities of Biggar and Rosetown for all the kindness extended to them following he stillbirth of their daughter, F¿on.

All of the wonderful meals, treats, cards and Àowers have been greatly appreciated. Many of the kind people of this community have offered to give a donation to charity in F¿on’s name. For those who would like to do so, donations in memory of F¿on will be collected to go towards a new outdoor playhouse set for Biggar Daycare. Anyone wishing to contribute can speak with Gareth at his of¿ce, Burnt Orange Solutions, 222 Main Street, Biggar, 306-986-2600.

15c1 The family of Helen Weir would like to extend sincere appreciation and gratitude to the UCW Ladies and the community of Perdue for their efforts with Mom’s service. A heartfelt thanks goes to Dr. Muller and his “Beautiful Day”, he was always sharing with us and to Jenny, Scott and staff at Pharmasave for always going above and beyond. Thank you to Bob at Grondin Funeral Service and Pastor Mark Kleiner. To all those that joined us, sent kind words, Àowers, food, thoughts and prayers, thank you.

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CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank everyone for coming to my birthday party, cards and gifts.

First, a big thank you to my own family for putting it on! Good job guys! To Larry Brown for snow removal at the hall and him and Bea for helping with cleanup on Sunday. Special thanks to all my longtime friends from Kingsland country, Biggar, Rosetown, Plenty and Twin Towers Ski Hill folks.

A very special thanks to Kassidy’s hockey team girls, their parents and grandparents.

A very special group of people!!

A BIG thank you to our musical friends, Neil and Gary for a great job. P & C Foods for the midnight lunch meat trays.

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COMING EVENTS

SUNDAYS in APRIL: Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m.

Potluck after service on the 27th.

Everyone is welcome. For more information or pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-948-3731 or 306-951-7122.

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

36tfn APRIL 1 - 15: Biggar Minor Ball Registration. Forms available @ Town of Biggar, Biggar Credit Union, BCS2000 and St. Gabriel school of¿ces. Completed forms can be dropped off at the Town of Biggar or Biggar Credit Union.

Open to players ages 5 - 18. For more information contact Ian Hawkins at 306-948-5350.

14c2 Until APRIL 25: Biggar Museum is presenting “A Wing and a Prayer” exhibition by Diane Larouche Ellard in the Credit Union Gallery, Monday to Friday, 1 - 5 p.m.

14c3 TUESDAY, APRIL 15: Biggar Music Festival Assocation’s Annual General Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel School Library. We are looking for new executive members to help keep our festival going. Parents and community members are welcome. Thanks to everyone who participated in and supported our spring festival.

14c2 THURSDAY, APRIL 17: 7:00 p.m. PALS will be hosting a Maundy Thursday Foot Washing Service at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcome.

14c3 FRIDAY, APRIL 18: 3:00 p.m., PALS will be hosting a Good Friday Service at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcome.

14c3 SUNDAY, APRIL 20: 7:00 A.M., PALS will be hosting Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at the MAJESTIC THEATRE. Worship band in attendance. Easter breakfast afterward. Everyone is welcome.

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COMING EVENTS THURSDAY, APRIL 24: Biggar & District Arts Council presents…

“GORDIE MacKEEMAN and HIS RHYTHM BOYS”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/Seniors, $25 (advance, $20); students, 13 and older, $15; children, 12 and under, $5. Advance and Season tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452.

11c6 APRIL 25, 26 & 27: Plenty & District Community Players present their Annual Dinner Theater… “Aprons”, a comedy

by Gary Ray Stapp. Cocktails, 5:30; Dinner, 6:30, Show 8 p.m.

Tickets on sale April 3 from 1- 4 p.m. at Plenty Community Hall.

After that, please call Sylvia or Larry @ 306-932-4734. Tickets, $30 per person for dinner and show. Reserved seating only.

14c4 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30: St. Paul’s ACW Tea and Bake Sale at Biggar New Horizons, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Living Books in attendance.

15p3 THURSDAY, MAY 1, FRIDAY, MAY 2, SATURDAY, MAY 3: CWL Clothing Drive in church basement. Dropoff Thursday/ Friday, 9 a.m. to 8;30 p.m.

SHOPPING: Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Proceeds to KidSport and Food Bank.

15c3 TUESDAY, MAY 6: 2 p.m., “Mother of the Year Tea” at Biggar Community Hall, Sponsored by Prairie Branches Enterprise. Entertainment, rafÀe, door prizes, bake table. Silver Collection. Come honour the Mothers of the Year. Open to everyone.

15c4 FRIDAY, MAY 9: PALS is hosting a Garage and Bake Sale at St. Paul’s Anglican from 5 to 9 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 10, a Breakfast and the Garage and Bake Sale continues at St. Paul’s Anglican from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To donate, or for more information, phone Shirley Bennett at 306-948-2852.

Proceeds to Outreach.

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INVITATIONS SATURDAY, APRIL 12: Friends and family are invited to join Marj and Robbie Robertson of Zealandia, Sask. as they celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary, from 2- 4 p.m. at the Rosetown Senior Citizens Hall.

13p3 SATURDAY, APRIL 12: Consider this your invitation to join us for a Come & Go Baby Shower for baby boy Carver Mason, son of Shaunna Ives and Nick Dearing, 1 - 3 p.m. at 301 Quebec St., Biggar. Cards in the drugstores.

Everyone welcome.

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AUCTIONS FRIDAY, APRIL 25 and SATURDAY, APRIL 26: Biggar United Church Garage & Bake Sale, 907 Quebec St., Biggar.

Use basement entrance. Friday, 5 - 8 p.m., BBQ starting @ 4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Pancake Breakfast starts @ 9 a.m. (Drop off items and baking Thursday, 12 - 5 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) Contact Jim or Linda Tapp, 306-948-2856. All donations gratefully accepted.

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Registered yearling and 2-yr. old Black Angus bulls for sale.

Moderate birth weights, quiet and easy to handle. Contact Mark Haynes, 306-948-2563 or 306-948-7621, Haynes Angus, Biggar, Sask.

15c3 Cornerstone Red Angus & Charolais Bull Sale, April 19th, 1:30 p.m., Whitewood (SK) Auction Market. Offering 32 Red Angus & 24 Charolais Yearling Bulls. Semen tested, guaranteed with free board and delivery available. Plus 27 Red Angus heifers. Contact Phil Birnie 306.577.7440, Kelly Brimner 306.577.7698, or view the catalogue online at www. bylivestock.com

MISCELLANEOUS BIG SALE in the Past and Presents Gift Shop at the Biggar Museum! T-shirts have all been drastically reduced.

Open Monday-Friday, 1 - 5 p.m.

15c3 BOSCH Mixers $229 & up, New! VITAMIX Blenders w/ low jar, SPIRAL slicers, Omega Juicers $229 & up, BUNN Coffee makers, KITCHENAID 7qt Mixers $569.99 1.3hp. Call Hometech 1-888-692-6724 Regina COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30). Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries.

Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca.

FASTER IN THE FIELD! Get more work done faster AND save on fuel. Chip Tuning SAFELY gives you 15% more power. AG equipment, Semis. 1-888-9201351. Dieselservices.com FOR SALE: Sandy Ridge Ornamental Concrete.

380 moulds $17,000.00 in stock, production equipment, display shelving. Asking $65,000.00.

Mike 1-306-768-2574 Carrot River, Sask.

P R O V I N C E - W I CLASSIFIEDS. Reach 550,000 readers weekly. this newspaper NOW or 649.1400 for details.

D E over Call 306-

RURAL WATER TREATMENT. Patented iron ¿lters, softeners, distillers, “Kontinuous Shock” Chlorinator, IronEater. Patented whole house reverse osmosis.

Payment plan. 1-800-BIG-IRON (244-4766); www.BigIronDrilling. com. View our 29 patented & patent pending inventions. Since 1957.

STEEL BUILDINGS... HOT SAVINGS SPRING SALE! 20X24 $4,348. 25X24 $4,539.

30X30 $6,197. 32X36 $7,746.

40X46 $12,116. 47X72 $17,779.

One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www. pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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

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

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CARS & TRUCKS Wrecking auto-trucks: Parts to ¿t over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports... We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff... Trucks up to 3 tons.

North-East Recyclers 780-8750270 (Lloydminster).

Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone. Fast approvals, best interest rates. Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877-796-0514. www.yourapprovedonline.com.

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

Seed & Feed

PEDIGREED SEED

RENT BACK AVAILABLE

Lentils:

CDC Maxim CL CDC Imax CL CDC Greenland CDC Impower CL Peas: CDC Saffron CDC Golden Flax: CDC Sorrel Wheat: AC Vesper VB AC Carberry AC Andrew Canary Seed: CDC Bastia

NAKONECHNY SEEDS Ruthilda, SK S0K 3S0

(306) 932-4409 Where Quality Comes First!

Boyer oats, 99% germ, $5.50 bushel, cleaned, 306-329-4324 or 306-222-3753.

15p3 HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 Forage seed for sale: Organic and conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free Delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-863-2900 Good alfalfa grass mix hay for sale. Big squares 3x4x8.

Located in ROCKGLEN Sask.

70 dollars a ton or best offer Call 7806217833

Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

LAND for RENT CASH RENT: 120 acres on NE & NW 22-33-15-W3, RM #317. Please email best offer to kleast@sasktel.net 13c3

HOUSES for SALE Mechanic Special. House for sale as is, $31,000. Phone 306-951-7501 for viewing appointment.

15p3 House for sale in Landis, Sask.

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

38tfn Two Brand New Showhomes (1584 & 1638 sqft) ready for immediate delivery. Floorplans are available online at www. wgiesbrechthomes.ca Taking orders for summer delivery.

Call for more Information.

W.Giesbrecht Homes, Ste Anne, MB. 1-204-346-3231

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED backed by 10 year warranty

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

-multi family, single section, motel style homes -Qualify for C.M.H.C. Financing

Western Commodities

CALL NOW for Special Spring Pricing

877-695-6461 Visit our website @ www.westerncommodities.ca

REAL ESTATE Rental Property for Sale… two buildings, four suites, to be refurbished, 50 ft. frontage, 418 Main St., Biggar. $40,000.

Phone 1-780-251-2718.

14p3

Ask us about how you can receive up to to $1500 on upgrades!

1.800.249.3969 www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

LAND FOR SALE Quarter section of land for sale in Argo Bush. Ideal for recreation, hunting or acreage development. Phone 306-7173232.

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SPRING SALE ON NOW! Canadian built

by Moduline 1520 sq. ft. Temora $99,900 1216 sq. ft. Oasis/Villa $79,900 960 sq. ft. Tuscan $69,900

FARM AND PASTURE LAND

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT.

for Spring 2014

HOUSES for SALE

Call Stan 306-496-7538 1-888-699-9280 www. affordablehomesales.ca Yorkton

HOUSES FOR RENT Three bedroom house with garage in Biggar, available May 1st, ¿ve appliances, four blocks from main street, mature persons preferred. Phone 306948-3676.

13p3 Three-bedroom house for rent, close to downtown and school, Fridge and stove included. Twobedroom home available March 1st. For viewing call 306-9483674 or 306-948-9517 or 306948-7022.

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

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

SERVICES

If YOU are…

• Moving • Expecting a Baby • Planning a Wedding • Anticipating Retirement Call WELCOME WAGON at

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY

BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITY GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years.

Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 3-Ton O/O, Semi O/O and Semi drivers required to haul RVs and general freight. Semi O/O paid 85% of invoiced amount with open invoice policy. Signing Bonus currently being offered to O/O. Semi drivers paid 40¢/ running mile + pick/drop/border.

Bene¿ts, co fuel cards and subsidized insurance. Must have ability to cross border. Call 800867-6233; www.roadexservices. com Claude Resources is seeking HD Mechanics at its Seabee Mine Site. Fly in/out position working 2x2 schedule. Flights from Saskatoon, PA, or La Ronge.

Visit www.clauderesources.com for more details.

for large volume G.M. dealership in a central Saskatchewan town of 2,000.

Journeyman Technician Flat shop-rate with lots of hours, wages $40 per hour plus bonuses, pension and health plan and moving allowance. Good sports community and great place to raise your children.

Service Writer Applicant must be energetic, friendly and good at greeting people with a focus on customer satisfaction. Excellent wages, a company benefits package and benefit plan.

Automotive Sales Consultant Applicant must be energetic, customer service oriented and enthusiastic. Benefits include a guaranteed wage, an aggressive pay, benefits and pension plan.

Send résumés to: Watrous Mainline Motors Box 70, Watrous, SK, S0K 4T0 or call: Gerald Merrifield or Don Campbell at 306-946-3336 or email: gerald@ watrousmainline.com or dcampbell@ watrousmainline.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TOWN OF BIGGAR Applications are being accepted for the SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS positions for the period: May -- September 2014. Applicants shall state earliest date available for employment and dates not available for work due to other commitments. Information on duties and wage rates can be obtained from the undersigned.

Deadline for applications/resumes: April 11, 2014.

Apply to:

Richard Olson, Town Foreman Town of Biggar P. O. Box 489 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Fax: 306-948-5134 Email: townofÀce@townofbiggar.com

The Town of Biggar wishes to thank all prospective candidates; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

306.948.4141 - Sherry Thompson We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca

The Disability Tax Credit Allows for: $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit $15,000 Refund (On Avg) Covers: -Hip/Knee Replacements, - Arthritic knees, hips, hands, or shoulders, - COPD, other Disabling Conditions

For Help Applying 1-844-453-5372

For FAX service,

SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada. Established 1989. Con¿dential, Fast & Affordable. A+BBB Rating.

RCMP Accredited. Employment & Travel Freedom.

Free Consultation 1-8-NOWPARDON (1-866-972-7366)

Biggar & District Arts Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/events. Contact Denise at 306-948-2452.

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Come Join our Team.

Crop Production Services Canada is a division of Agrium (www.Agrium.com), and one of the largest farm market retailers in North America.

We are currently recruiting for a FT Warehouse / Operations Support to join our team at our Biggar, SK location. The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license, solid customer service skills and a Áexible working schedule. Experience is a deÀnite asset, but will train.

The individual will be responsible for warehouse and fertilizer plant operations, associated paperwork, yard maintenance, general repairs, and delivery of fertilizer and crop input products.

Interested applicants should apply with their resume online at www.cpsagu.com/careers or fax to (519) 268-3484.

Start Date: April 22, 2014

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THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Western Sales, a John Deere dealership with locations in Biggar, Central Butte, Davidson, Elrose, Outlook and Rosetown is looking for a Sales Representative to work closely with the Salesperson at their Biggar location. The successful candidate will report to the VP of Sales.

The Sales Representative’s primary responsibilities will be selling new and used Agriculture farm equipment within their given territory. You will work one on one with customers to help build productive, long term business relationships, identify opportunities to help them succeed and manage the account to the beneÀt of the customer.

As you will be supporting the existing sales team you will be assisting in attending client visits, closing deals as well as answering any technical queries. You will be involved in Sales, marketing and community relations activities such as grower meetings, supplier meetings, community events, Àeld tours and other promotional activities.

Desired Requirements: • Knowledge in an Agriculture service business environment • Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills • Selling skills • Strong problem solving, decision making and organizational skills Compensation: • Based on commission and base pay • Excellent beneÀts and matched pension Forward resumes to careers@westernsales.ca or fax to 1-306-882-3389. Only qualiÀed applicants will be contacted.

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited Biggar, SK About Parrish and Heimbecker Parrish and Heimbecker, Limited is a private, family owned business, founded in 1909.

We are involved in many aspects of agri-business including grain procurement and merchandising, milling, animal nutrition programs, poultry farming and food processing. P&H supplies and services both local and international markets with an established network of assets that include strategically located exporting facilities. We offer a positive working environment, competitive compensation and beneÀts, and the opportunity to contribute and succeed within a growing Canadian company.

We are currently seeking motivated individuals for the following positions: _

Customer Service Representative - Agrologist/Agronomist

_

Facility Assistant III (Shift Supervisor)

_

Facility Assistant II

How to Apply: Interested and qualiÀed applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Charlene Bradley at cbradley@pandh.ca by April 15, 2014 Website: www.parrishandheimbecker.com

E & L Building Contractors Requires labourers to work in Macklin, SK. Full time Competitive wages Will Train to Suit Immediate Full Time Position Lodging provided. Contact Chris @ 306-753-2887 Town of Strasbourg and RM of McKillop No. 220 are seeking quali¿ed applicants for the position of Administrator at their of¿ces in Strasbourg, SK. Class ‘ A’ Certi¿cate preferred, minimum Class ‘ C’ Certi¿cate.

Contact strasbourg@sasktel.net or phone 306-725-3707.

Please arrange to pick up photos that have been used for publications. …Thanks, The Independent

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

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

NDP claim 4,000 jobs gone in health and education Job cuts in health care, social services and education have continued over the last month, now reaching 4,000 jobs lost over just one year in those sectors, accuses NDP Deputy Leader Trent Wotherspoon.

The monthly report on employment from Statistics Canada shows 2,200 jobs have been cut from the education sector and 1,800 jobs have been cut from health care and social services, and the unemployment rate overall increased to 4.5 per cent, up from 3.9 per cent a year ago, Wotherspoon explained.

“The NDP has been very concerned about this government’s

move to have fewer workers on the front lines of basic services – especially health care and education,” said Wotherspoon.

“We’re hearing about terrible short-staffing in hospitals, and far too few professionals like educational assistants in schools throughout the province. Seeing Statistics Canada numbers show a declining trend is really a cause for concern.”

Wotherspoon said the government appears to be using the strong provincial economy to bolster pet projects like the government’s massive, multimillion dollar Lean experiment,

while dropping the ball on the basics that Saskatchewan families count on.

“Especially in a growing province with a strong economy, it’s wrong to expect families to accept cuts in health care that lead to longer waits and more crowding in the system. It’s wrong to ask our kids to accept overstuffed classrooms with more kids and a greater number of higher needs students – but fewer professionals there to give kids the attention and environment they deserve.

“An important government job – providing health care and education to everyone –

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act.

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is where the statistics and the experience of Saskatchewan families show there’s trouble.”

Wotherspoon added that the 2014-15 provincial budget

released in March calls for further cuts in health care and education throughout the year.

Other industries that lost workers last month, the NDP claim, include

agriculture (-500); trade (-2.600); and other services (-5,500). Regions that lost workers include Swift Current – Moose Jaw (-2,300) and YorktonMelville (-300).

THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

INSURANCE

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for:

Saskatoon - Biggar Office

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

DUANE NEUFELDT

948-5052 (office)

403 Main St., Biggar

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

Cell 948-9168

306-948-8055 Fax: 306-948-2763 www.DuaneNeufeldt.com

Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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

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

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

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

Call: 306-948-2101

FAX SERVICE at The Independent

Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag., Broker

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

Tim Hammond Realty rd

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (office) Cell 948-7995 www.TimHammond.ca http://Cari.TimHammond.ca

Residential Sales

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent This space in this directory is available for only

$161.20 plus gst…

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

one column x 2 inches for 26-week prepaid commitment

948-5052 (office) Cell 948-4478

(regular price is $19.88 per week = $516.88 plus gst)

Call 306-948-3344

Dave Molberg BSA

¾ Health on & Travel Insurance ¾ Life Insurance & Investments NEWSSTANDS ¾ Farm Succession & Estate Planning ¾ Notary @ Publics • Esso Landis Of¿ce Hours: Biggar Of¿ce Hours…

Leslie’s Drugstore Monday -•Friday, 8:30 a.m.

- 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.

5 p.m.

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

• Pharmasave 304 Main St., Biggar 100 - 2nd Ave. W., Landis • Quick Stop Phone: 306-948-2204 Phone: 306-658-2044 • Super A Foods Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204

Website: •www.biggarinsurance.ca Shop Easy FoodWebsite: www.landisinsurance.ca Email: biggar@biggarinsurance.ca Email: landis@landisinsurance.ca

Licenced for: •Residential

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THE BIGGAR ¾ Auto & Home Insurance INDEPENDENT ¾ Farm & Commercial Insurance

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

• Weasie’s Gourmet “We’ll getcha covered” Blends • Feudal Co-op, Perdue • The Store, Perdue

Check this DEADLINE For news, week·s classifieds and ad copy Monday, classiÀ eds, March 17 photos/videos • 5 P.M.@• online for publication on biggarindependent.ca biggarindependent.ca Thursday, March 20 biggarindependent.ca

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

The Biggar Independent has moved…

122 Main St., Biggar next to Post OfÔce Office CLOSED for Easter Friday, April  and Monday, April 

DEADLINE for April 24 paper due to Easter Weekend

THURSDAY, April 17th ~ 5 p.m. ~

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

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

306-948-5291

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

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

Helping you Help yourself Phone:

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Cell: 306-221-6888

Goldburg Electric Ltd.

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

306-717-2818 www.madgerooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

Dan… 306-281-5090 Chad… 306-280-1524 Email: chadnixey@ hotmail.com

EAVESTROUGH

306-951-8004

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Nick Maguire 306-948-3325 (home) 306-948-4558 (cell)

PLUMBING & HEATING

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

Services available…

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

~ Gift CertiÅcates ~

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar, Sask.

306-948-3389 Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

Family Therapist and Marriage Commissioner (Wilkie)

jacklinandrews@ gmail.com

306-918-7264

Biggar

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available.

306-948-2548 or 948-9710

Perdue Massage Clinic Registered Massage Therapist (MTAS) Evenings and Saturday appointments available.

Phone or Text:

306-321-4991 Website: www.perdue massageclinic.com www.facebook.com/ perduemassageclinic

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,

ARGUE’S

Derek Argue

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Jacklin Andrews, MSW

• Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

NCM Home Maintenance & Bgm^kbhk Zg]

Build fences and decks For all your fence and deck needs, give me a call…

HEALTH/WELLNESS

• Five Inch Seamless • Fascia • Call now to secure your spot

HEALTH/WELLNESS

LAROCHELLE CONTRACTING

CONTRACTING LTD.

NOW SERVING THE BIGGAR AREA FREE ESTIMATES 5-inch continuous eavestrough

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MADGE

dionh@sasktel.net

PHILLIPS ELECTRIC

THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014

• ‘Ideal Protein’ Weight Loss • ‘Slender You’ Figure Salon

Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions

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

* Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certificates available

306-948-7274

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

Visit us @ 114- 2nd Ave. W., Biggar Where you can feel right at home!

Box 323, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Cell… 306-948-8048

Phone… 306-948-2548

OPTOMETRISTS

PRAIRIE BOYZ VINYL FENCING LTD.

306-951-7666, Murray; 306-948-2953, Walter (h)

306-948-4565 (c)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LEGAL SERVICES

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

BUSSE LAW

- together with -

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

Phone:306.882.2123 Emergency (after hours) 306.882.2006

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6 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. th

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

102 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

306.948.2208

Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

Roe & Peszko is a full service law office that practices… ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

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:

306-948-3408

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

ACCOUNTING

Hair Salons

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Christina Prpick of

Garry A. Faye

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

• Taking appointments Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays.

(Saturday and evenings on request) Contact Christina @

Phone: 306-948-5133

306-948-2712

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

Mane Essence Hair Salon

PHOTOGRAPHY

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPEN: Tues.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

Photos by Jocelyn Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

306-948-2814 BOOKS

Kirk Ewen

Pat Wicks,

Doctor of Optometry

Living Books Distributor

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

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

115 - 1st Avenue West 1 Rosetown, Sask.

body sculpting, strength training.

306-375-7055

• residential or acreage • FREE estimates and fence designing • full service or premade for the do-it-yourself handyman • tongue and groove style

DENTAL

Roderick B. Campbell, CMA In Biggar Every Tuesday.

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

Ph: 306-948-4430 or 306-948-4460 rod.campbell@sasktel.net Box 988, Biggar, SK

Please arrange to pick up your photos that have been submitted for publication. .…thanks, The Independent 122 Main St., Biggar

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

Shop at my home!

Call 306-948-3427 for appts.

This space in this directory is available for only $161.20 plus gst… one column x 2 inches for 26-week prepaid commitment (regular price is $19.88 per week = $516.88 plus gst)

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THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 21

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

COURIER/HAULING

SERVICES

BIGGAR COURIER

Panasonic, Samsung,

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

~Brian and Cathy Fick~ Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Poole

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

Cell: 306-948-7524

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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

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For Health’s Sake!

by Carmen McGregor, B.S.P., Biggar Pharmasave Calcium and Vitamin D

Why do I need calcium and vitamin D? Calcium and vitamin D are needed for strong bones.

Nerves, muscles, and blood vessels need calcium to work. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. Vitamin D helps strengthen muscles and prevent falls in older people. Vitamin D might also help prevent cancer and heart disease.

What are sources of calcium and vitamin D? Calcium is found in foods. Dairy products are good sources. Eight ounces of yogurt (228 grams) or milk (one cup [236 mil-

lilitres]), or 1.5 ounces (43 grams) of cheese, can provide around 300 milligrams. Orange juice with added calcium has 300 milligrams per eight ounce (236 millilitre) serving. Vitamin D is made by sun-exposed skin. It is also found in some foods.

Salmon is one of the best sources. A three ounce (86 gram) serving of sockeye salmon has almost 800 IU. A three ounce serving of tuna canned in water has about 150 IU. Dairy products with added vitamin D are good sources.

Examples are a cup of milk (115 to 124 IU) or six ounce (171 grams) of yogurt (80 IU). A cup of orange juice with added vitamin D has 80 IU. Calcium and vitamin D sup-

plements are also available.

Do I need a supplement?

Are they safe?

Many people are low on vitamin D. It is hard to get enough vitamin D from food. And most people don’t get much sun exposure. They use sunscreens, stay indoors, or live at a northern latitude.

So most people need a vitamin D supplement. Ask if you should have your vitamin D level checked.

People get about 300 milligrams calcium from non-dairy foods daily. If you eat two servings of high-calcium foods (e.g., dairy), you can get around 900 milligrams per day total. Adding a 300 milligram calcium supplement daily, or a third high-calci-

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um serving, will provide a total of 1,200 milligrams daily.

You may have heard calcium supplements are not safe. There has been bad press about heart attacks and prostate cancer. Calcium supplements have not been proven unsafe.

But don’t go overboard with calcium supplements. Get your calcium from diet when possible.

Avoid calcium supplements from coral or dolomite, a kind of limestone.

They can contain heavy metals like lead.

How do I choose a calcium or vitamin D supplement?

Most calcium products are calcium carbonate (e.g., Tums, Caltrate) or calcium citrate (e.g., Citracal).

Both work.

Calcium carbonate doesn’t cost much and provides the most calcium per dose. Read the label to check the calcium amount “per serving.” This can vary based on the type of calcium you select.

Calcium citrate may be better for patients who don’t absorb calcium as well. Examples are older people or those on certain heartburn medications.

Calcium is best absorbed if not more than 500 milligrams is taken at a time.

Some supplements contain other ingredients (e.g., magnesium, vitamin K). These don’t work any better than those with just calcium. Vitamin D is available over-the-counter in some calcium products or by itself. There are also high-dose vitamin D prod-

ucts that are prescribed if you have low vitamin D levels. It is okay to take a multivitamin or eat vitamin D-containing foods while taking prescriptionstrength vitamin D. Vitamin D comes as vitamin D2 or vitamin D3. Either can be used.

How much calcium and vitamin D do I need?

Women up to 50 years old and men up to age 70 should aim for 1,000 milligrams of calcium daily total (from food and supplements). Women over 50 years old and men over 70 should aim for 1,200 milligrams of calcium daily total (from food and supplements). Most experts recommend that adults get 800 IU to 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily for the best health benefits.

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“In last month’s budget, we committed new funding for post-secondary and skills training, and additional training seats that will help to engage more people in the Saskatchewan economy and continue bridging the gap between aboriginal and non-aboriginal people in the workforce,” Doherty said. “Job growth has increased year-over-year for 28 months in a row, our unemployment rates have remained low, and this is just the start of what looks like a great 2014 for Saskatchewan’s labour force.”

Other highlights include: • Full-time employment increased by 300 and part-time increased by 4,200 year-over-year.

• Compared to March 2013, the largest industry employment gains were seen in utilities (48 per cent); transportation and warehousing (11.3 per cent); finance, insurance and real estate (8.5 per cent); and accommodation and food services (6.8 per cent).

• Regina’s employment was up by 2,100 (1.6 per cent), and Saskatoon’s employment was up by 5,400 (3.4 per cent) yearover-year.

• Regina’s unemployment rate (seasonally adjusted) was 3.7 per cent, down from 4.0 per cent in February. This was the lowest unemployment rate among all Census Metropolitan Areas.

• Private sector employment up 15,200 (5.1 per cent) from a year ago, for 10 months of year-over-year increases.

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Saskatchewan continues to have the lowest unemployment rate in Canada for the 15th consecutive month.

At 4.5 per cent (seasonally adjusted), the Saskatchewan rate was well below the national average of 6.9 per cent.

The Labour Force Survey released Friday by Statistics Canada also shows that the youth unemployment rate of 9.6 per cent (seasonally adjusted) is the lowest in the country and below the national rate of 13.6 per cent.

“Saskatchewan’s labour market remains strong, our unemployment rate remains low and we have plenty of hard working men and women taking advantage of the incredible opportunities,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty said on behalf of Economy Minister Bill Boyd. “Today’s numbers are further proof that our economy remains strong.”

Employment reached a record high for the month of March with 522,000 people employed, and full-time employment a record high of 445,700.

For 14 consecutive months, off-reserve Aboriginal employment has increased year-over-year, with 800 more people employed (1.9 per cent) in March 2014.

Since March 2009, construction jobs are up 41 per cent (13,500 new jobs); professional, scientific and technical jobs increased by 36 per cent (7,500 new jobs); and transportation and warehouse jobs grew by 17 per cent

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Chef Dez on cooking

Perfecting Gravy for Easter Dinner

Have you ever had the misfortune of tasting gravy that was bland, watery, or starchy as dragging your tongue across a pile of raw flour?

To say the least, it is not pleasant, and a far cry from serving its purpose: to enhance the food being served.

To assist you in avoiding this mishap at your Easter dinner, let us discuss the basics in perfecting gravy.

Gravies are considered sauces made with the pan drippings of either meat or poultry, and thus basics of sauce making are fundamental knowledge.

The functions of sauces are to add flavour, moistness, richness and appearance to prepared foods. To achieve this we need three elements of the sauce or gravy: a liquid, a thickener, and flavour. I realize ham is also very popular, but for this Easter example, the focus will be on turkey gravy.

The liquid for gravies is simply the juice from the poultry with additional broth and/or wine. The thickener will be a roux (pronounced ‘roo’), a cooked combination of equal weighed amounts of fat and flour. Additional flavours will be created from roasted vegetables, herbs, and seasonings.

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 23 Always cook turkey on a rack inside the roaster as it prevents the bottom half of the turkey from boiling in its own juices. Below the rack should be a combination of a few bay leaves with rough chopped onion, celery, carrot and garlic. As the turkey cooks the liquid is needed for basting however excess juices should be removed occasionally (and reserved) to aid in the caramelization of the vegetables.

Once cooked, remove the turkey from the roasting pan, drain and reserve the remaining liquid and allow the fat and juices to separate. Add a bit of the fat back to the roasting pan along with some flour and cook on a medium-low heat stovetop with the vegetables for a few minutes. This process will cook out the starchy raw flour taste and help in the final browning of the vegetables. It should be fairly thick and pasty.

Slowly deglaze the pan with some white wine or broth.

Deglazing is the process of removing the browned bits of flavour from the pan and incorporating them into the sauce. Incorporate the reserved turkey juices (not the fat) and additional broth (or additional broth and white wine) gradually to avoid lumping. While heating through, continue to add enough broth/wine until you have reached the thickness that you want to achieve.

Remember, the full thickening power of the roux will not take effect until the gravy reaches a full boil.

The vegetable pieces and herbs can now be removed by the aid of a wire mesh strainer. Taste and season the gravy with salt and fresh cracked pepper before serving.

Additional herbs such as thyme, sage, and oregano can be used but should be in minimum amounts to prevent from overpowering the gravy. Dried herbs should be added during the cooking process of the roux, as they will need rehydration time to release their fla-

vour. Fresh herbs are more delicate and should be added with the liquid, once the pan is deglazed, for optimal taste and fragrance.

Whatever type of gravy or sauce you are making, remember one important rule: always create depth of flavour by adding a variety of complimenting tastes rather than just one bold main ingredient. For example a tomato sauce made only by reducing diced tomatoes will only taste like tomatoes. However, add wine, broth, onions, garlic, herbs, et cetera to the cooking process and your sauce will have character.

Dear Chef Dez: I know if my sauce or gravy is too thick I just add more liquid, but what if it is too thin? How do I add more flour without it going lumpy or tasting starchy?

Sharon G. Abbotsford, B.C. Dear Sharon: Mix equal amounts of flour with room temperature butter into a paste, and whisk in small amounts of this paste to your sauce while continuing to cook until the desired consistency is reached. The fat of the butter mixed with the flour will separate the starchy particles from each other and prevent lumping. The continued cooking will eliminate the starchy taste, and the butter will also add extra sheen to your sauce’s appearance.

To Chefs, this paste is called a ‘beurre manié’ (pronounced burr mahnyay) in case you want to impress your friends and family!

Send your food/cooking questions to dez@chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4. Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor and Cookbook Author. Visit him at chefdez.com.

Wildlife regulations amended to protect property, livestock The Ministry of Environment has amended The Wildlife Regulations, 1981 to allow landowners the ability to protect their property from ravens without requiring a permit.

Further amendments will designate the wolf as a big game species, which will allow hunters to target problem animals in areas experiencing livestock predation.

In addition, three more regulations will see changes, which include: relaxed dress regulations for hunters; harmonization of rules for the use of all-terrain vehicles for hunting; and enabling Canadian resident whitetailed deer hunters to use the services of an outfitter.

Ravens have re-colonized agricultural Saskatchewan in recent years and populations are increasing. Cattle and grain producers have voiced concerns that ravens have been killing or injuring newborn livestock and damaging grain bags.

“Presently, landowners must obtain a permit from the ministry office to protect their property from ravens,” Environment Minister Ken Cheveldayoff said. “These amendments will remove the permitting requirement and add ravens to the list of species that may be killed by a landowner, occupant or des-

ignate in order to protect their property or livestock.”

“We support the actions the ministry is undertaking to assist landowners in managing problem ravens on their property,” Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities President David Marit said.

Wolves are also causing problems for livestock owners in certain areas of the province. Big Game Management Licences are a long-established tool that has been used to address ungulate over-population, wildlife disease or damage to agricultural crops in localized areas. The amendment will enable hunters to harvest wolves where established criteria are met.

“The Weekes area within Wildlife Management Zone 49 has been identified as the initial area for a wolf hunt pilot project, based on a high number of livestock losses and documentation by Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation,” Cheveldayoff

said. “The ministry will focus on areas where we know we have problems, and we will continue to explore other opportunities as more information becomes available.”

This change will not create a general wolf hunting season; rather, it will focus on specific areas which meet established criteria and will only be considered after traditional control methods have failed to reduce livestock losses.

Trapping is the traditional means of controlling wolf populations.

However, in some areas of the province, trappers are not able to consistently harvest wolves, which can lead to larger populations and increased attacks on livestock.

Adding wolf to the definition of a big game animal will enable the ministry to test the effectiveness of using Big Game Management Licences to help control wolves in localized areas with significant livestock predation.

“The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation

(SWF) supports these amendments,” SWF Executive Director Darrell Crabbe said. “We recognize that effective wildlife management requires science-based, active management on both game and predator spe-

cies to provide additional licensed opportunities for hunters to harvest animals whose numbers are creating serious wildlife and livestock issues.”

Trappers will still be able to trap wolves as this amendment will give

wolf a dual designation as a big game animal and fur bearer, similar to black bears. Hunters who harvest a wolf using a big game licence will also be able to sell the pelt under their hunting licence.

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