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Blue Sky . . . Threatening clouds off on the horizon deepen the sky a cobalt blue, last week.

The Biggar Rec Valley shows the signs of spring with water runoff to the infield. Soon the sounds of horses and riders, runners and those out for a brisk walk will be echo through Biggar’s little gem. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Cool weather didn’t hamper treat hunters, Saturday, as the Biggar Family Centre held an Easter Egg Hunt in the Rec Valley. Entry was free and kids searched high and low for treat filled eggs, played games, coloured eggs, and petted animals, donated by Floyd and Sylvia Fick.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Biggar’s Practical Nursing program provides affordable option for students The Practical Nursing program at Great Plains College Biggar Program Centre has recently welcomed 14 Practical Nursing students to the community and awarded the group with a total of $7,000 in Entrance Scholarships.

“Many of the students taking Practical Nursing are from out of town and have found that the Biggar program is an accessible option for them to complete their diploma.

Through our Entrance Scholarship program we hope to help make it more affordable as well,” said Cindy Keith, Great Plains College program coordinator.

“The added bonus for our students is their high post-secondary success rate, exposure to rural health care dynamics and many of the benefits associated with smaller class sizes,” she added.

Out of the 14 students who graduated in December 2016, six completed their diploma with distinction and one with great distinction. Rylee Bergen was one of the students who graduated with distinction.

“I chose to apply to the Practical Nursing program in Biggar for a few reasons. First, it was very

close to Saskatoon and provided a great alternative place to study since it is extremely competitive to get accepted in Saskatoon,” Bergen said. “Second, the program began in February, which allowed me to begin studying seven months before the Saskatoon semester started and therefore I was able to graduate and start working sooner.

“Finally, because of the class sizes, I knew I’d receive a very personal education,” she concluded.

Rylee went on to describe the quality of the program as being “top notch” and noted that the teachers are passionate about their profession.

“They are dedicated to the success of their students and I am confident that the education we received was above and beyond. Also, being in a small town we had many opportunities for hands-on experience in the hospital instead of it just being simulated in the lab,” she concluded.

With a new cohort of students beginning the program, Great Plains College hosted a scholarship reception on March 30, 2017, at Biggar Program Centre.

“The scholarship recep-

tions are an opportunity for us to celebrate our students’ choice to further their education,” said Carrie Voysey, director of communications and development. “It is also an opportunity for us, and our students, to say thank you to all of our donors. They are the ones who make the scholarship program a reality.”

To date, Great Plains College has awarded students taking full-time student-loan eligible programs with approximately $185,000 in Entrance Scholarships. The final group of students to be recognized in the 201617 scholarship program is the first cohort of Third Class Power Engineering students at the Kindersley Campus. Classes begin in April.

Scholarships at Great Plains College are made possible by a generous group of donors and matching funds from the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program. Great Plains College would like to recognize the donors from Biggar and surrounding area. Donors include Biggar and District Credit Union, Biggar Shop Easy, Busse Law and Town of Biggar.

Biggar RCMP looking for Regional Park vandals Biggar RCMP are investigation mischief at Biggar’s Regional Park.

RCMP believe sometime in the overnight hours of April 7 and 8, suspects destroyed a picnic shel-

ter and damaged a radio antennae at the main shed.

Investigation into the incident appears that a vehicle was used to pull down the structure and

antennae.

If anyone has information on this crime, contact the Biggar RCMP at 306-948-6600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).

Great Plains College Biggar Program Centre recently awarded 14 Practical Nursing students a total of $7,000 in Entrance Scholarships. Back row (left to right): Cindy Keith (program coordinator), Krystin Schwebius, Brian Gobbett (vice-president academic), Tia Choquette, Alana Blazek, Lindsey Hagen, Riyah Guina, Kayleigh Peardon, Tayler Sawrenko, Amy Forsyth, Lauren Miller (instructor), Penny McCallum (Town of Biggar - donor) Front: Diane Larouche-Ellard (Biggar Credit Union - donor), Mr. Bones (learning aid), Masyn Reiber, Kelsie Beitel, Robin Chamberlain, Sydney Fisher, Diana Toma, Lorraine de Moissac (instructor). (Submitted Photo)

Nominations for the Mother of the Year still open Nominations for Prairie Branches Enterprizes’ Mother of the Year are still required as Prairie Branches Enterprises gets ready for their annual fund raiser, May 2.

The fund raiser, which raises much needed money for program offerings for Prairie Branches clients, is a very special way to recognize that incredible women in your life. Not a competition, any and all mothers nominated will be honoured at their Tuesday, May 2 gala, held at the Community Hall.

Deadline for nominations is April 14, but

some leeway can be made for those looking to pay homage to a special lady.

We’ve extended the nomination deadline, due to the Easter holiday, to April 18.

The Mother of the Year Tea, to be held at the Community Hall, brings together women who may be nominated from their respective communities - not necessarily mothers - all to raise needed funds for the Prairie Branches. It not only is a chance to treat those special women, but a great chance to treat yourself to

an afternoon of pampering, good company, and entertainment.

If you know someone who deserves a bit of pampering, send in a small explanation - about 150 to 250 words - to the Prairie Branches Enterprises, Box 1690, or to The Biggar Independent, Box 40. Deadline for nominations is now noon, April 18.

All those special moms will be recognized at the Community Hall, 2 p.m. on May 2 for Prairie Branches “Mother of the Year” gala fund raiser.

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Vandals have decided to spoil it all for everyone, this time at the Biggar Regional Park. Destroyed were a picnic shelter and a radio antennae (inset picture). (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Letter to the Editor…

Letter to the Editor The “Trump” wall. I can’t believe that Congress will approve of this costly and unnecessary wall.

But The U.S. is, in my opinion, doing things around the world that don’t make sense, so you never know. They have made so many enemies that Homeland Security is their number one priority regardless of expense.

How could Mr. Trump spend this much money on a needless project when the U.S. is already in debt trillions of dollars that they can’t pay back? Not pleasant to think about.

As I understand it, the wall will be 20 feet high and six feet deep. Think of the cost of a simple 26-foot post and multiply it by million. What a waste that could be used to help so many people who cannot afford to live a good and healthy life.

A wall can be breached in so many ways.

Climb up on a 21 foot ladder and drop a rope ladder down the other side. Regardless of the metal used, it could be cut in a few minutes with a torch, or a plane could fly over it in a valley to avoid radar.

Why is the wall needed at all? What about

river crossing?A floating wall? What about wildlife migration patterns? What will they do?

The Mexicans are, with few exceptions, good, honest, hardworking, familyoriented people. They inspire me! They are needed in the U.S. to do the menial jobs the locals won’t do. Expecting the Mexicans to pay for the wall is simply a pipedream. They are too proud to do so even if they could afford it. It’s sad that Mr. Trump’s “America First” policies are alienating the Mexicans as well as Russia, China and so many other countries around the world.

The military, industrial, corporate complex is so powerful that it pretty much runs the country. Now with Mr. Trump and his right-wing Republican government, I guess we can expect almost anything. I just hope that commonsense prevails in Canada, we preserve what’s left of our old reputation as a peaceful nation, and don’t follow the U.S. on their downhill slide into conflict and war.

Bob Wiseman Biggar, Sask.

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They MUST be signed, approximately 300 words in length and are subject to editing.

Are living standards in Canada becoming more unequal?

by Christopher A. Sarlo, Professor of Economics, Nipissing University Much has been written in recent years about income inequality and the (apparently) growing gap between the rich and the poor. The focus on income is understandable.

It’s a measure that resonates with the general public. It’s fairly easy to determine because everyone files an annual income tax return. For the researcher, income is attractive because it’s the most accessible indicator of well-being and is available in most of Statistics Canada’s surveys.

However, is

income the best way to measure people’s actual living standards?

It’s fair to say that it’s not, and a growing number of academics find consumption to be a preferred indicator. The reason is simple.

Some people can consume substantially more than their income by borrowing or by receiving gifts.

Others consume much less than their income if they save a significant portion or if they pay down debt.

To illustrate, consider a young family that earns $50,000 in 2016 but spends $60,000 (for themselves and their young children) by borrowing and with some

financial gifts from parents.

Which of those two numbers is a better reflection of their actual living standard in 2016? It’s easy to make the case that the $60,000 consumption amount captures the family’s economic well-being better than their income.

If consumption is a better reflection of a household’s standard of living, what can we say about the degree of inequality of those living standards over time? A new Fraser Institute study examines the inequality of consumption in Canada over the period 1969 to 2009 (the last year of available data).

After adjusting for household size, which has changed quite dramatically over the past four decades, the study finds that consumption inequality has barely changed since 1969. Using a popular measure, inequality of consumption is up only three per cent in 40 years.

This result flies in the face of studies and reports telling us that Canada is quickly becoming a more unequal and polarized society. There have been scores of media stories (Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, CBC, CTV, etc.) about the alarming rise in inequality in Canada. While

people don’t get to spend pre-tax income. They can only make spending (or saving) decisions on their after-tax income.

So, it’s common by now for credible academic studies to use after-tax income in measuring income inequality.

Further, many of these reports also fail to adjust for household size despite the decline in the size of an average household over the years. More income is now shared among fewer people and, once we account for this, there’s less inequality.

Failing to adjust for something as basic as household size is a significant concern

and only serves to further exaggerate the degree of inequality.

There has been much change in Canadian society since the 1960s.

There has also been a massive growth of the state, which has involved itself in almost every aspect of our lives and is more actively redistributing income than ever before. Yet, almost surprisingly, there has been no substantive change in inequality of how we actually live.

When we look at our best proxy for Canadian living standards, household consumption properly adjusted for size, we find there has been very little change

in the “gap” over the past four decades.

Christopher A. Sarlo is an associate professor of economics at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario, as well as an adjunct scholar with the Fraser Institute.

He is the author of Poverty in Canada (Fraser Institute, 1992, 1996), Measuring Poverty in Canada (Fraser Institute, 2001, 2006), and What is Poverty? Providing Clarity for Canada (Fraser Institute, 2008).

He is a regular contributor to Fraser Forum and has published a number of articles and reports on the issue of poverty.

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these are based on reports of income inequality, usually from left-wing thinktanks such as the CCPA, the Broadbent Institute and the Conference Board, they create the clear impression that the gap between the rich and the poor is widening and we are becoming a much more polar¬ized society. And with these studies, of course, come renewed demands for the government to “fix” the problem with more redistributive actions.

Quite a number of these studies, however, continue to use pre-tax income, which serves to exaggerate the degree of inequality. But

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Words are wonderful

Report from Parliament Hill

Bombardier Loan and Executive Compensation

by Kelly Block, MP, Car- choices that companies will make.� lton Trail-Eagle Creek This response is insultDear Friends, ing; the relative financial This week we learned stability that that as Bombardier Bombardier is presently Inc. was experiencing accepting a is a conse$372.5 milquence of lion loan receiving from the billions of federal govdollars from ernment, the Governit was also ment of increasing Quebec and compensation for six Kelly Block, MP, Carl- the Government members of ton Trail-Eagle Creek of Canada its executo stabilize tive team by its balance over 50 per cent, or $32 sheet as it tries to win million. more firm orders for airThis is incomprehensible as Bombardier is in craft and trains.

Bombardier is only in the process of trimming a position to increase its Canadian workforce executive compensation by over 2,000 in 2017 by 50 per cent because alone. of your tax dollars.

The Prime Minister Because Bombardier and his Minister of has accepted so much Industry have defended public money, it must be these bonuses by statheld to a different staning that they “respect dard as taxpayers have the free market and the

become its shareholders.

This type of response also shows the complete disregard the Prime Minister has for your tax dollars.

The Prime Minister and his Minister of Industry should ensure that any such funding from taxpayers does not go towards executive compensation.

Finally, we also learned this week through a written response to an Order Paper Question that the Government of Canada is still negotiating the terms of the loans, and that no money has gone out the door yet.

These Liberals need to start acting in the interest of you, the taxpayer, and ensure that as a condition of receiving the $372.5 million loan, executive compensation cannot be increased.

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Hey you!

It seems to me that I wrote a small bit about nicknames a few years ago, but if the Reader’s memory is as poor as mine, they have probably forgotten that the army regiment known as “The Princess Louise Dragoon Guards (P.L.D.Gs) were often nicknamed “The Piddly Gees.”

So here goes anyway!

All of his ambiguous life (I was going to write “debatable” but my Thesaurus sez ambiguous is better!) Yours Truly has wanted to have a buttered-up nickname like “Robert the Great!” or just “Big Bob”. But I guess the one that Y.T. has will have to do. Even if it is spelled the same,

forward, backward or upside down!

Actually Y.T. did have a nickname one time; people used to call him “Robin” (I imagine because Y.T. had a red breast!). But what 10-year-old boy wants to be named after a bird, eh?

Also, a few of our young relations up North did call me Bullmoose Mason, but then again, what 16-year-old boy can be proud of a name describing how he looked like a bull moose when he played hockey?

Mentioning unwanted names, everyone has heard of the plight of Joe Backhouse, who got tired of people greeting him as “Hello

Joe, whadya know?”, changed his name to “Bill” Backhouse!

I’ve often wondered about undesired nicknames One of our old schoolmates had such a terrible one that even his unreligious parents refused to use it!

A lot of the people who have helped put these annular rings around my waist (and annular furrows across my brow), did have nicknames though and seeing that Y.T. has none himself, he has no choice but describe some of theirs!

The Reader however does have a choice, and if some of the comments below seem a little duller than usual, the recycling people will be glad to accept this column when you throw it away!

“Ingy”: I sure remember Ingy, who was in the same regiment as Y.T. during WWII! Ingy had such a pronounced Lancashire accent that when Y.T. was waiting in a queue in London’s Waterloo Railway Station, he heard Ingy’s voice behind him. It wasn’t

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Ingy! But that fellow just behind me came from Lancashire and had the same family name as Ingy did!

“Frenchy”: Was also an Argyll, Y.T’s old Regiment!

(Mebbe a fellow shouldn’t mention things like this, but darn it all, there are the kind of things that happen in a lifetime.)

When we landed in France, Frenchy (who came from New Brunswick, I think) said something to one of the local ladies that she didn’t like, because she hauled of and hit him on the nose - probably one of his first wounds!

“Dutchy”: Was a little different. His folks had come out to Canada from Germany many years before. However when he was about 20 years old, our army handed him a Bren Gun to go out and shoot his relatives with!

I always felt sorry for Dutchy because he knew better than we did, that something was wrong with our World Society!

“Scottie”: There must be a million men nicknamed Scottie. He was just a few feet to my right when he was killed at Kapelsche Veer! We lost a lot of good men at K.V. but I didn’t think that they could ever kill Scottie!

“Chief”: I don’t think that I ever heard anyone call him by another

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another friend whose nickname was “Baldy” he had hair right down to his shoulders and was a kind of “ladies man”.

I’ve got to let the Reader decide whether that is good or bad!

“Jerry”: One of the most popular nicknames that Y.T. ever had much to do with, was Jerry!

We never seemed to have much to do with him here in Canada; but we met him quite a few times later on in Europe.

For years we didn’t think that Jerry was much of a threat to our “Way-of-life”, but it sure didn’t take very long for us to find out that he was just as foxy (or foxier) than we were.

As a matter-offact, Jerry looked an awful lot like some of the “Frenchies” and “Dutchies” at the top of our school classes back here in Canada!

Y.T. owes quite a bit to “Jerry” for having missed him every time he shot!

Finally (oh good, eh?)

I have to mention that fine looking guy who calls himself “Y.T.” and snuck into my pen a few years ago. In his loudmouth way, he’s always trying to tell people what a great guy he is (though he must know better)!

I think it is time that I told this Y.T. fellow to “shut up” before people start calling me “Loudmouth Mason” and the sealer manufacturing people go out of business!

A person could go on and on, I guess, writing about this “nickname” bit, so mebbe we’d both better shut up before the Reader falls asleep, eh?

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We were standing in a long lineup of people waiting to get into the “Is-Is-Is” Theatre in Farnborough, England when one of his acquaintances asked how things were back in Canada.

“Well,” sez Chief , “a couple of braves and I raided the Bob Mason Toronto settlement and took home a few scalps!”

It didn’t take many minutes until that queue was a lot shorter!

“Shorty”: Yours Truly went to school with a boy whom we all called “Shorty” because he never developed any height until years later.

Y.T. saw him at a homecoming years afterward when he was over sixfeet tall. I slapped him on the back and yelled: “Hello Shorty, remember me?”

Boy was he even thrilled to hear his old nickname again!

“Curly”: Years ago Y.T. had a friend whose nickname was always “Curly”, even from a very young age, he never had much hair on his head. Y.T. always felt a little bad about Curly, but I hear that he did awful good as a business manager. Who cares about having much hair on your head if your pockets are full of money, eh?

And of course Y.T. had

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THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017

Many farm boys were lost in the mud and blood of Vimy

Agriculture

How Canadian farmers are combatting climate change

by News Canada Scientific advancements are helping Canadian farmers produce more food on less land, while also protecting the environment. The more productive farmers can be on existing farm land, the better it is for our environment.

Canadian farmers achieve higher yields off their land thanks in part to developments in plant science technologies. That saves 35 million acres of forest, native grass and wetlands from being used for agriculture – keeping the country green and pristine and protecting biodiversity by

safeguarding the habitats of wildlife species.

If we take canola as an example, farmers would need 91 per cent more land – or more than 19 million more acres (equivalent to 14 million football fields) to grow the same amount they do today without pesticides and plant biotechnology.

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ies never found, simply lost in the mud of France.

You would think there would have been a lesson learned in the death and destruction of the first world-encompassing war.

But they were not. It would be scant years before a second world war would deprive Canada and other countries of another generation of farmers, mechanics, barbers, doctors and more.

Even now, a century after Vimy, as we in Can-

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Ten decades have come and gone, and the losses of Vimy while proudly

remembered, was not the moment where the world grew beyond war.

Vimy Ridge will forever live in Canada’s collective memory, but hopefully at some point our world grows beyond wars completely.

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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 landfill is appreciated.

ABSOLUTELY NO DUMPING is allowed outside the fence or in the landfill 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 landfill is secured and tarped. By securing and tarping loads, this will ensure that material is not littering the roads, which can cause numerous flat tires and will keep the road and ditches free of litter.

PLEASE NOTE the provisions of the Highway Traffic 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.

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By nightfall on April 12 and ever larger to the 1917, the present Canadian day.

Corps was So when in firm war came control of and the the ridge. call for solThe corps diers came suffered it was 10,602 rural Cancasualties: ada which 3,598 killed responded. and 7,004 One canwounded. not even The Gerimagine man Sixth someone Army sufleaving a fered an small town unknown in SasCalvin Daniels number katchewan, of casualor a farm ties with approximately in Manitoba, and head4,000 men becoming ing to Europe to defend prisoners of war. the freedoms we still Many of those who enjoy. died, or were wounded While Vimy is hisin the four days of fighttorically significant for ing, were young men Canada, it was only four from farms and small days in a four year war towns and villages across that left tens of thouCanada. sands dead. Farmers of One hundred years ago the future not just from the move from farms to Canada, but countries cities was just beginning, around the world left small farms growing ever dead, many of their bod-

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by Calvin Daniels This week I am going to stray off the normal path for this column which normally focuses on agriculture, or at least the rural Prairies.

But as I write this it was a century ago that Canadian soldiers climbed out of their trenches in France to begin the battle for Vimy Ridge.

History looks back on the battle, which ended with Canadian success on April 12, 1917, as a galvanizing moment in this country’s history. It was the first time Canadians fought as a national unit under our own command, rather than as part of the British forces.

At the time of the actual battle, it was naturally less recognizable in terms of significance, one battle in a war that was bogged down in the trenches of France for years.

The Battle for Vimy Ridge was a costly success for this country.

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

TIPPING CHARGES Town of Biggar Town of Biggar ALL PER LOAD RESIDENTS CONTRACTORS/ OTHERS BUSINESSES Compost, branches or clean dirt No Charge No Charge $30.00 Recyclable Material only $10.00 $40.00 $40.00* (disposed in Loraas Bins) All vehicles up to a ½ ton truck $10.00 $10.00 $30.00 Single axle trailer $10.00 $10.00 $30.00 Tandem axle trailer $20.00 $20.00 Pre-Auth** 1-ton truck $20.00 $20.00 Pre-Auth** 3-ton truck $40.00 $40.00 Pre-Auth** Tandem truck $60.00 $60.00 Pre-Auth** All Others Pre-Auth** Pre-Auth** Pre-Auth** ADDITIONAL CHARGES for EACH ITEM Deep freezers, fridges, AC units with Freon $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 * No charge to RM of Biggar residents who have a Recycle Card to dispose of recyclable material only. **Authorization and payment must be arranged at the Town Office prior to entering the landfill. To make arrangements, call the Town Office at 306-948-3317.

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BCS workbee focuses on Rec Valley

Landen Boisvert and Emmett Keith ready for the wheelbarrow race.

On April 5, BCS students were bussed down to the Biggar Rec Valley for a workbee to open up the valley for the season. The focus was to set up for the Community Easter Egg Hunt put on by Biggar and District Family Center taking place April 8. The students moved picnic tables, cleaned and swept out buildings and much more. The students accomplished a lot in a short period of time. Their time and effort was greatly appreciated by both community based organizations.

We have some great hardworking and community minded individuals. The workbee was initiated by Derek Argue, TJ Wright, Andrea Poletz and Monica Schultz.

Report from the Legislature Premier Wall promotes trade in Washington

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar-Sask Valley (6 April, 2017) Premier Wall travelled to Washington D.C. this week to promote the continuation of a strong trade relationship and free trade between Canada and the U.S. as a benefit to both countries.

In addition to meetings with elected officials and members of the new administration, the Premier also delivered a keynote address and took part in a panel discussion on trade at the Heri-

tage Foundation.

A number of specific trade issues important to Saskatchewan were discussed, including country of origin labelling, the need for a new softwood lumber agreement and the goal of North American energy independence.

Premier Wall also promoted Saskatchewan’s clean coal technology.

As an exporting province, it’s important for Saskatchewan to make the case for free trade when the new admin-

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istration is looking at Investments in Transreopening portation the North InfrastrucAmerican ture Free Trade SaskatchAgreement ewan has (NAFTA). partnered After with the 25 years, Governupdatment of ing this Canada to agreement help meet makes the chalsense but lenges of we want to a growing do so in a province, Randy Weekes, MLA, way that help build Biggar-Sask Valley protects the econthe unique omy and trade relahelp people tionship between our two get home safely. countries and the thouThe federal government sands of jobs it creates. is providing up to 50 per The U.S. is Saskatchcent of the funding for ewan’s largest customer, five highway rehabilitaaccounting for about half tion projects supporting of the province’s total national, provincial and exports, with shipments regional economic activvalued at $12.9 billion in ity.

2016.

In total, the $1.1 bilAs a trading nation, lion 2017-18 Ministry Canada needs to ensure of Highways and Infrathat people and products structure budget will move quickly and safely. see work continue on Our government undermajor projects and 990 stands this is particularly kilometres of provincial true in Saskatchewan highways across Saswhere modern and effikatchewan over the comcient roadways support ing year. This includes economic activity and $343 million to start or facilitate trade. continue construction

across the province, as well as $500 million for the Regina Bypass.

Major projects to improve safety and increase capacity on some of Saskatchewan’s busiest highways are among this year’s investments, including: • Continued work on new overpasses at Warman and Martensville; • Continued work on twinning Highway 7 between Saskatoon and Delisle; • Continued work on twinning Highway 39 between Estevan and Bienfait; • Construction of two sets of passing lanes on Highway 5 between Saskatoon and Humboldt; • Further planning for future twinning and passing lanes on Highways 6 and 39 from Estevan to Regina; and • Begin planning for passing lanes on Highway 4 north of North Battleford and Highway 7 from Rosetown to the Alberta border.

• Repairing and upgrading 990 kilometres of provincial highways, including: 150 km of rural highway upgrades,

including: Highway 4 south of Cadillac; Highway 51 near Kelfield; Highway 80 north of Esterhazy; and Highway 322 north of Silton. 300 km of repaving. 140 km of sealing. And 400 km of other treatments; Investing more than $53 million to build, operate and maintain highways and airports in northern Saskatchewan; 30 major bridge rehabilitations and replacements, as well as numerous culvert projects across the province; More than $20 million for urban and rural municipal road projects and airports, funding that is over and above revenue sharing.

We know there is still more work to be done and this budget is a good step in that direction.

Our commitment and track record is clear.

With this year’s budget, we’ve now invested more than $7.4 billion to improve more than 12,000 kilometres of roads and highways in Saskatchewan.

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

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Unfairly, Cup contenders tangle in first round Playoff systems are normally set up so that the best teams are properly seeded so they can’t possibly meet until the finals or semi-finals.

Certainly not in the first round, as will happen this year when Pittsburgh Penguins battle Columbus Blue Jackets in an opening-round Stanley Cup playoff series.

The relatively new NHL playoff system calls for a division winner to play the poorer of the two wild-card entries.

In the Eastern Conference this year, that means Washington (the overall points leader

with 120) will take on Toronto Maple Leafs, who squeaked into the second wild-card spot.

Unfortunately for Pittsburgh and Columbus, who are part of the Capitals’ Metropolitan Division, that leaves them as first-round opponents - Penguins 111 points vs. the Blue Jackets 108, the secondand fourth-highest point totals overall through the 82-game regular season.

For the Blue Jackets who have never won a Stanley cup playoff game in their brief (17-year) history, it must feel as if the hockey gods are con-

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spiring against them.

Here they are, coming off their greatest season ever, one which produced a near-record 16-game winning streak, and their reward is a first-round playoff series against the defending Stanley Cup champions.

And the capper: Fourthhighest point total of the 30 NHL teams and the Blue Jackets don’t even get home-ice advantage in the first round.

So who wins the Stanley Cup this year?

Finally, it’s an easy one to call this spring - it’s the year for the Washington Capitals.

Division winners in six of the last nine years, the Capitals always seemed to find a way to lose. In fact, they made the Stanley Cup final only once in their existence - 1997-98, when they were swept by Detroit Red Wings.

With coach Barry Trotz at the helm for his third year, Hall-of-Famer-tobe Alex Ovechkin in the prime of his career, one of the best goalies in the league in Braden Holtby

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and a strong supporting San Francisco Chronicle, cast all the way through on pro sports teams the lineup, the Capitals playing games in exotic are going locations, to bring such as the StanChina: ley Cup to “Those Trumpville exhibition in June games are after losing as useless in the secas turn ond round signals in Trotz’s on sneakfirst two ers, but years as they rake coach. in cash.

The The issue biggest comes up winner, for a vote though, every year will be at the Bruce Penton owners’ Sportsmeetings. net, the ‘Raise your hand if you Canadian network that want less money.’” carries the bulk of the • Comedy writer Jim playoffs.

Barach, on the death Last year, there were of California podiatrist zero Canadian teams in the post-season; this Tom Amberry, 94, year, there are five, with who once hit a record only Vancouver and 2,750 consecutive free throws: “That beat ShaWinnipeg missing out. quille O’Neal’s NBA • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “The NFL best by only 2,748.”

• Greg Cote of the owners have voted Miami Herald: “NFL 31-1 to let the Oakland Raiders move to Las owners voted 31-1 to Vegas. Young, fit, rich, OK Oakland Raiders’ testosterone-crazed move to Las Vegas, with Dolphins’ Stephen egomaniacs in a town Ross the lone dissenter. with 24-hour gambling, drinking, hookers and Ross has since been so heroically lauded in the strippers. What could media you’d think he’d possibly go wrong?”

• Brad Dickson of the rescued three nuns from Omaha World-Herald: a burning car.”

“There’s a new thing in • Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.

Russia called car curlcom: “Tony Romo ing. Teams of 10 push a car across ice. This is is going to retire from professional football. So also sometimes called that still mean there’s ‘the Russian AAA motor club.’” a chance he could sign • Scott Ostler of the with the 49ers.”

Penton on sports

• TC in BC: “The NCAA final between North Carolina and Gonzaga was a snoozefest that featured 47 fouls. One Zag fouled out early, and during that time-out, the refs had their whistles re-gripped.”

• Steve Rosenbloom of the Chicago Tribune, on reports that Patriots QB Tom Brady wants to play another six or seven seasons: “That’s 24 starting quarterbacks in Bears years.”

• Headline at SportsPickle.com: “Cubs admit feeling pressure to win a World Series every 108 years now.”

• Comic Torben Rolfsen, on the Phoenix Suns starting the youngest lineup in NBA history: “They didn’t win, but afterwards coach Earl Watson took them out for pizza and ice cream.”

• Norman Chad, on NBA teams occasionally resting their stars and annoying fans who want to see the big names: “This would be like going to see the Jackson 5 and being greeted

by Five Guys Named Moe.” • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Madeira Island unveiled a bronze cast of Cristiano Ronaldo’s head that’s so hideous, ridicule went viral. It’s such a disappointing bust, the Cleveland Browns have drafted it.”

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Mid Sask makes big donation to Day Care . . . Amanda Carruthers (third from left), board member of Mid Sask Community Futures Development Corporation, hands over a cheque for $5,000 to Biggar Day Care’s Erin Hadden and other Day Care members. The massive donation is a much appreciated boost to the local childcare provider. Hats off to Mid Sask for the donation! Left to right: Leanna Carr-Neufeld, Melanie Krammer, Amanda Carruthers, Erin Hadden and Melissa Silvernagle. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Zachary Lucky at the Majestic DUPEROW CO-OP ANNUAL MEETING and SUPPER

THURSDAY, APRIL 27 Springwater Community Hall Springwater, Sask.

Supper • 6 p.m.

Tickets at door $10, RSVP to store by April 20 • • • •

Meeting to follow • 7:30 p.m.

PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2016 OFFICERS’ REPORTS ELECTION OF DIRECTORS DISCUSSION OF FUTURE DIRECTIONS

DEADLINE Remember Thursday 5 p.m. is the deadline for all submissions to The Independent this week 306-948-344 tip@sasktel. net

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Singer/songwriter, Zachary Lucky will be at the Biggar Majestic Theatre this Friday, April 21.

Zachary has just released his fourth full length recording entitled “Everywhere A Man Can Be” and is currently touring around Western and central Canada in support of this release. Zachary has recently been compared to the likes of Gordan Lightfoot and Kris Kristofferson - and although you can definitely hear those influences in his songwriting, you can also hear that Zachary has truly found a voice that is all his own.

Zachary Lucky is unapologetically oldschool country, armed with a husky, baritone voice - he carries himself like a younger Richard Buckner or a heartier Doug Paisley. He sings of Canadian places and people as knowingly as he might Townes Van Zandt or the Rio Grande. It’s a relatable show on many levels, and conjures universal feelings that have

passed through our collective timelines.

Zachary Lucky will be at the Majestic Theatre this Friday, April 21. Show time is at 7:30 p.m., doors

open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 advance (available at de Moissac Jewellers and The Independent Printers), $20 at the door.

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Biggar teen moves on to National Pageant . . . Our very own Biggarite, Miss Shiela Antoinette Montes, the eldest daughter of very proud parents, Bobong and Shirley Montes, and currently enrolled at BCS 2000 as a Grade 11 student, was recently crowned as Miss Teenage Canada-Saskatchewan 2017, held at the Saskatoon Inn April 9. She will now be representing our province in the National Pageant to be held in Toronto, August 10-13. Go Shiela! (Submitted Photo)

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Biggar & District Arts Council celebrating 38 years presents ‌

JACK SEMPLE BB KING TRIBUTE FRIDAY,

APR. 28th 7:30 p.m.

The Majestic Theatre, Biggar DOOR OPENS @ 7 p.m. ‌ presented by Biggar & District Arts Council, Stars for Saskatchewan Series Patrons‌ de Moissac Jewellers, Westwinds Motor Hotel , Shop Easy Foods, Wylie Seeds, Biggar & Landis Insurance Services, Grondin Funeral Services Sponsors‌

Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers‌ Adults/Seniors‌ advance, $20, at the door $25; Students‌ advance, $12, at the door $15; 12 and under, $5

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A reason to just give a great smile! . . . St. Gabriel School kids had a fantastic reason to exercise those smiling muscles, April 6, as they posed for their rite of passage, cap and gown pictures. Jocelyn Redlick of ‘Photos by Jocelyn’, made some magic that parents and grandparents will be gushing over for years to come! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Biggar Bowling Scores April 3 - 6 Monday Mixed: MHS, John Hammond, 238; WHS, Kay Munro, 252; MHT, John Hammond, 571; WHT, Kay Munro, 587.

Tuesday New Horizons Seniors: MHS, Jack Eckart, 219; WHS, Donna Eckart, 203; MHT, Jack Eckart, 513; WHT, Donna Eckart, 545.

Thursday Afternoon Seniors: MHS, Jack Eckart, 206; WHS, Esther Singer, 231; MHT, Jack Eckart, 507; WHT, June Hoppe, 560.

YBC Biggar Bowl April 5 - 6 Bowlasaurus: HS, Gavin Dorosh, 99.

Pee Wee: HS, Haydyn Watson, 100; HD, Zuri

Bailey, 198.

Bantam: HS, Saswyer Heimbecker, 122; HT, Sawyer Heimbecker, 345.

Junior Boys: HS,

Julian Heimbecker, 169; HT, Julian Heimbecker, 470.

Junior Girls: HS, Madison Genaille, 253; HT, Madison Genaille, 498.

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It’s Road Trip season! Safe Driving Tips for the Spring Break from CAA

Biggar Canada 150 committee picks winning slogan . . . Biggar’s Canada 150 committee picked the winning slogan as Biggar moves to celebrate Canada’s 150 birthday. Roberto Ramos (second from left) came up with the winning slogan: “Canada by Heart; Biggar by Choice; Happy 150th!”, a wonderful description as we all ready to celebrate. Runner up was Chloe Evans and her slogan: “Happy Birthday Canada . . . Biggar, Better, Stronger”. Left to right: Diane Larouche-Ellard, Roberto Ramos, Chloe Evans, Delta Fay Cruickshank. Roberto and Chloe received a bag of goodies from the committee for their efforts. Congratulations, Roberto and Chloe!

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water, non-perishable food, mobile phone with batteries and charges for emergency calls, et cetera).

• Eliminate driver distractions and remember all Canadian provinces have banned the use of hand-held communications devices behind the wheel. It’s unsafe and strict penalties can also be applied.

• Motorists - refer to maps or make phone calls before you drive, or pull over when safe to review maps, et cetera.

• Appoint one of your passengers as the communication buddy to manage navigation and mobile phone use.

• Remain focused and attentive. Maintain a positive attitude. Road rage or negative driving habits impact everyone.

• Please refrain from driving when consuming alcohol. Appoint a designated driver.

Motorists, cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians too - when travelling around the province this spring - remember to nominate and vote for the roads that are a safety concern to you or your family. The CAA Worst Roads campaign runs from April 3 to 28, and invites all types of road users to nominate and vote for the roads that have potholes, crumbling pavement, poor or no infrastructure for walking or cycling. Voting is easy, and one vote per road per day per user is acceptable.

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It’s spring time on the Prairies and that means road trips for many Saskatchewan motorists.

CAA Saskatchewan, as a dedicated advocate for motorists and travellers, has some safe driving tips.

“Make sure your vehicle is road worthy. Check the tires, seat belts, and that everything under the hood has been regularly maintained. Remember to obey the posted speed limits and slow to 60 km/h on Saskatchewan highways when passing working tow truck operators,” said Christine Niemczyk, Director of Communications, CAA Saskatchewan.

Here are a few more safe driving tips to consider: • Before you travel, check weather and road conditions, to and from your destination.

• Travel with a full tank of fuel and property inflated tires (including the spare). Read the owner’s manual • Check your vehicle’s belts and hoses.

Also check the brakes, fluid levels and battery.

Today’s vehicles have increased the electrical demands and batteries play an essential role in keeping everything running smoothly.

• Ensure all occupants buckle up and that children are properly secured in their car to booster seats.

• Pack an emergency vehicle kit (flashlight, booster cables, firstaid kit, flares, drinking

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A Couple of Biggar Stories

by Delta Fay Cruickshank for Biggar Museum and Gallery All sorts of paper, artifacts, things, memos, emails, photos et cetera cross my desk in the museum every day.

Most of this is accompanied by a person, with a story. And every story is welcome!

Just recently, a person came into the museum, with an original Wood Cutting Permit from the Rural Municipality of Biggar. It was dated January 18, 1947. It cost the recipient of this permit $2.50 to be able to cut five loads of wood in the municipal wood lot on NE Sec. 1 Tp36 Rge 14 W3rd.

The permit was “issued on the distinct understanding that the permit holder will cut timber as directed by the caretaker (I assume that is the RM) and that all brush, et cetera will be piled according to Forestry regulations and the Municipality reserves the right to cancel this permit for any contravention of this ruling.”

Was this timber for fire wood? Likely, how else did people keep their homes warm in 1947 were there underground natural gas lines? Not likely, I am sure. Do people still need permits to cut timber in the bush around us?

In our gift shop we have the “Halfway House” by Verle Hawkins. It is her story, loaded with historical facts, about the creation of the Sixty Mile Bush Outpost, Just south and west of our town, at the end of Argo Road.

The story begins in 1886 with two Constables of the North West Mounted Police looking for outpost to rest their horses. More and more homesteaders plus the mail were creating a trail known as the Swift Currentbattleford Trail. The train stopped at Swift Current, and people then embarked on a long walk and ox cart ride along this trail to claim their homesteads along the route.

The Land registry Office was in Battleford as well, this trail was getting so busy, the NWMP needed

James Brothers Store honouring the soldiers from Biggar in the window of their grocery store. This store was on a lot now occupied by the Main Street Market (Super A). (Photos courtesy of the Biggar Museum and Gallery) to patrol ot to offer some safety.

The Constables left Battleford, on their horses, on their way to find outposts along the route.

Coming south form the Battle River, the further away they got from the river, the fewer trees they found. By nightfall, they

A page from the 1948 Eaton’s Fall and Winter Catalogue, the latest and most modern ways to keep your home warm with the firewood you harvest, after receiving a permit from the RM of Biggar. (Photo courtesy Eaton’s)

were on land without a tree or a bush! They had to “cold camp” in other words no fuel for a fire. It just wasn’t available!

After a cold night, and a cold breakfast, hours later they came across Frenchie Bernier’s shack, and trees! Frenchie welcomed them with open arms, a pot of strong hot coffee, stew and biscuits. He agreed to build a barn of sod and from this agreement, the establishment of the Sixty Mile Bush Outpost began. An exhibit depicting Frenchie’s place is in the museum.

The trees came with the settlers; building windbreaks, controlling prairie fires and birds spreading the seeds. Driving between here and Battleford now, there appears to be a fair amount of bush and trees, not the barren prairie described in the “Halfway House”.

By 1947, there seems to be enough bush and trees around to allow wood cutting permits, so our farming families could stay warm.

What else was happening in our area in 1947?

Thank goodness we have the Historical Timelines books. Rae Chamberlain has been complying these books by reading the newspapers we have on microfilm. They have become very valuable research sources for us!

In January 1947, just as the above wood cutting permit was issued, the

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Co-op store was opening! The James Brothers were retiring and sold their store to the Co-op.

The James Brothers had been running their store on this Lot since 1917, 30 years providing supplies to the people of Biggar and area! This lot is now part of the new Main Street Market (formerly known as Super A).

As the world and Biggar families were still struggling to overcome the ravages of WWII, business men in Biggar were optimistic about the future of our town.

By the time this article will be published, the anniversary of Vimy Ridge in France, during the First World War will have been recognized.

I have been to Vimy, walked the trenches, and took back to Canada the rubbings of the names of our cousins who lost their lives there. There were men from Biggar and area who lost their lives at Vimy. We have the Attestation pages for the most of the men who entered the war in our library here in the museum. There is also the Book of Remembrance, the burial sites of those who died in this war.

Do you have a relative who fought at Vimy? The public is more than welcome to come and look over these pages, and honour those who fought and lost their lives to ensure our freedom from tyranny.

Canada’s Bereavement at Vimy Ridge, Biggar men and boys lost their lives at Vimy, 100 years ago.

(Photo courtesy Vimy Ridge on Pinterest)

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Coming FRIDAY, APRIL 28: Biggar & District Arts Council presents‌ “Jack Semple BB King Tributeâ€?, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, Biggar ‌Half & Half tickets available‌ Adults/Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under, $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-948-2452 or online www. ticketpro.ca 12c6 FRIDAY, APRIL 28 & SATURDAY, APRIL 29: Biggar United Church Garage and Bake SALE, 907 Quebec St., use basement entrance. FRIDAY, open 5 - 8 p.m., BBQ starting at 4 p.m. SATURDAY, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. with Pancake Breakfast starting @ 9 a.m. Drop off items and baking on Thursday, 12 - 5 p.m. and Fri., 9 a.m. - noon.

Contact Jim or Linda Tapp, 306-9482856. All donations gratefully accepted.

6p4 TUESDAY, MAY 2: 2 p.m., “Mother of the Year Tea� at Biggar Community Hall, sponsored by Prairie Branches Enterprise.

Entertainment, raffle, door prizes, bake table. Silver Collection. Come honour ALL the Mothers of the Year. Open to everyone. Submission deadline‌April 14, 2017.

12c6 Kindersley Trade Show JUNE 9 & 10, 2017.

Early Bird Deadline is April 17, 2017. For more information check out kindersleychamber.com or call 306 463-2320

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Coming APRIL 3 - 21: ‘Bart Pragnell -- Inspired Movement’ in the Biggar Museum & Gallery. In partnership with the Biggar & District Arts Council and OSAC, we are proud to have this impressive show of 23 works by the Moose Jaw artist, Bart Pragnell, who painted from the 30’s until his death in 1966. He taught at Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, and University of Alberta.

We are open to you to enjoy this free exhibit, Monday to Friday, 1 - 5 p.m until April 21.

14c3 FRIDAY, APRIL 14: Service of slides and music, 10 a.m. at Biggar Associated Gospel Church. All are welcome.

13c3 SATURDAY, APRIL 22: Biggar Skating Club’s Spring Tradeshow, (fundraiser) ‌ FREE admission. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall. 30 vendors on site. The Skating Club will be selling lunch.

15c2 MONDAY, APRIL 24: Biggar Minor Hockey Annual General Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at iggar Jubilee Stadium 15c2 TUESDAY, APRIL 25: 7 p.m., Biggar & District Health Services Foundation Inc. Annual Meeting at Biggar Health Centre in Staff Education Room.

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AUCTIONS Farm Auction for Arnold Sich, 6.5 kms East of Southey, SK, on Highway 22, 1 KM North, Wednesday April 19, 10am,Tractors, Grain Trucks, Hesston Swather, MF 860 Combine, Grain Vacs, Tools, Trailers, Seeding, Tillage Equipment, Zero Turn Mower. Listing at www. doubleRauctions.net contact Robert 306 795 7387 PL#334142

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INVITATIONS SATURDAY, APRIL 29: 8 p.m., Come and help Ed and Cairin Guran celebrate their 55th Anniversary with a dance at the Czech Hall. Absolutely no cards or gifts. Come and enjoy the evening!

14p4 SUNDAY, APRIL 30: 2 - 4 p.m., Please join us for Mother-to-be Shower for Jaylynn Silvernagle and baby girl (due May 31, 2017) at Westwinds Centennial Room.

Bring any size package of Pampers and enter to win a door prize.

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FOR SALE Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

Four frame Honey Extractors; also 10 Supers with frames, call Sid Kunstel, 306-843-2709 15p3 HARDY TREE, SHRUB, and berry seedlings delivered. Order onlineat www.treetime. ca or call 1-866873-3846.

New growth guaranteed.Ranger boats - highest quality, strongest performing fiberglass fishing boats. Ranger aluminum and Ranger pontoons also available at Saskatchewan’s exclusive dealer!

Pally’s Saskatoon (306) 244-4469.

WANTED Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron.

Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-6582132 tfn MAIN STREET GARAGE SALE is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

Please phone 306948-1773 or 306948-5393. Pick-up available. tfn

AUTO PARTS Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks... Dodge...

GMC...

Ford...

Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260.

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Yearling and 2 year old Charolais bulls, thick, deep, stylish, with hair and nuts. Call Michelle Bomak (Domes) @ 306-441-6865 15p3 50 Black Angus & Red Angus 2 yr.old bulls. Low Birth and performance bloodlines. Semen tested full performance information, Board, delivery available. Rob Garner Simpson SK. 306 946 7946

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SEED OATS FOR SALEâ&#x20AC;Ś 92% germ, bin run, $4/bushel.

Dan Heather, 306948-7562 13p6 HAY TENDERâ&#x20AC;Ś The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is now accepting a hay tender on the following parcel -- NE 06-36-13-W3 in RM 347. There is 50 acres available and tenders will be accepted on a per acre basis.

Lease will be a 3 year lease starting in 2017. Deadline April 21, 2017 at 5 p.m. Tenders sent to Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, 9 Lancaster Road, Moose Jaw, SK, S6J 1MB Or email dlinewberry@swf. sk.ca Highest bid not necessarily accepted.

14c2 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 Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

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

NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. Currently Buying: Soybeans, Feed Barley, Wheat and Oats. OFFERING: Competitive Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment! CALL: 1-306-873-3551, WEBSITE: neprairiegrain.com

LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES North - 10 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North East - 14 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North West - 12 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s East - 57 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West - 50 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central - 219 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South - 100 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South East - 46 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South West - 65 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

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Biggar & District ARTS Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/ events. Contact Denise @ 306-9482452 19tfn

A selection of MEMORIAL VERSES is available for you to choose from in memory of your loved one(s)â&#x20AC;Ś @ The Biggar Independent.

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Publication by this newspaper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered.

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Coming BIGGAR ASSOCIATED GOSPEL CHURCH corner of 8th Ave.W. and Quebec St., Biggar

Sunday Worship â&#x20AC;˘ 10:50 a.m.

Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m.

Pastor Doug Motz, Church office phone, 306-948-3424

BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH 907 Quebec St./corner Turnbull Ave., Biggar Sunday Worship Service â&#x20AC;˘ 11 a.m.

Coffee and fellowship to follow.

April 28 & 29â&#x20AC;Ś Garage & Bake Sale, BBQ and Pancake Bkft (see coming events) Church office phone, 306-948-2280

PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS) APRIL WORSHIP @ REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 319 - 7th Ave. East â&#x20AC;˘ 10:30 a.m.

Potluckâ&#x20AC;Ś Sunday, April 30 For more information/pastoral services, phone Cindy Hoppe @306948-2947; Rev. Jessica Latshaw @ 306-261-9906, Sundays & Saturdays.

ST. GABRIEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH th

109 - 7 Ave. W, Biggar Father Michel Bedard Parish Phone: 306-948-3330

MASS TIME 3UNDAY s A M Sunday School during service

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Landis, Sask.

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Biggar RCMP to use digital billboards Biggar RCMP has partnered with the Town of Biggar and will be utilizing the digital community billboards located at the Majestic Theatre to broadcast information.

The information

will be related to community issues in general.

Examples include: Stolen vehicles to be on the look out for, Amber Alerts, missing persons, et cetera. They are public ser-

vice announcements with the sole purpose of informing the public.

Biggar RCMP are also making enquiries for the use of the digital media billboard along Highway 14.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an excellent opportunity for our citizens to become actively engaged in detecting and deterring crime,â&#x20AC;? explained Biggar RCMP Detachment Commander, Sgt. Colin Sawrenko.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;When police and community work together remarkable things happen.â&#x20AC;?

A big thank you to Mayor Ray Sadler and Biggar Town Council for supporting this initiative.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart health: Simple habits to protect your ticker

by News Canada Many Canadians do not consider their heart health until they are older. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, two out of three Canadian women have one or more major health factors that elevate their risk for heart disease, like diabetes or menopause.

No matter your age, it is always a good time to start managing your heart health.

There are many small changes you can make to improve your heart health.

Between regular physical activity and smart meal planning, here are a few ways to keep your heart health on track.

Good fats vs. bad fats. A great way to manage your heart health is to consider both the amount and type of fat you eat.

Substitute bad saturated and trans fats in your diet with good fats like polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, which can help lower cholesterol levels.

Polyunsaturated fats are naturally found in vegetable oils, soft margarines and nuts and seeds.

Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Guide recommends including a small amount - 30 to 45 mL or two to three tablespoons - of unsaturated fat each day. This could include soft, non-hydroge-

nated margarine made from plantbased oils.

Get up and get moving: Living an active lifestyle is beneficial to heart health. The Heart and Stroke Foundation suggests getting 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week.

Getting back into the kitchen: A great way to ensure you have heart-healthy foods available to you each meal is to prepare them yourself.

Some prepared foods can be high in calories, sodium, sugar or bad fats, but by preparing them at home, you

can make simple substitutions to feel good about what you are eating. Cooking and baking with a soft, non-hydrogenated margarine, like Becel, is a great place to start. In fact, soft, non-hydrogenated margarine has 80 per cent less saturated

fat than butter and can be portioned the same as butter.

Living with heart does not have to mean making drastic life changes - rather, it is about making smaller, more manageable changes, with food choices being one of the easiest.

Residents reminded to protect themselves against Hantavirus Health officials are reminding residents to take precautions against hantavirus when in areas potentially infested by rodents.

People can get hantavirus by breathing in contaminated airborne particles from the droppings, urine and saliva of infected deer mice. Hantavirus infection is rare but it can be fatal. Symptoms of hantavirus include fever, muscle aches, cough, headaches, nausea, and vomiting. These symptoms can quickly develop into a severe and often fatal lung disease called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seek urgent medical attention if you develop a fever, coughing and shortness of breath within one to six weeks of exposure to potentially infested areas,â&#x20AC;? Saskatchewanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said.

Exposure to hantavirus most often occurs when people clean up enclosed buildings such as grain bins, sheds, barns, garages, trailers, cottages and homes, or farm equipment and vehicles that have been in storage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be aware of the risk and take the necessary precautions to avoid direct contact with mouse droppings or inhaling contaminated air particles,â&#x20AC;? Shahab said.

When cleaning rodent-infested areas: â&#x20AC;˘ Ventilate the building by opening doors and windows for at least 30 minutes before cleaning; â&#x20AC;˘ Use wet mopping methods and wear rubber or plastic gloves; â&#x20AC;˘ Wear goggles and a well-fitting N-95 type filter mask when cleaning areas contaminated by droppings in a confined space; â&#x20AC;˘ Dampen areas contaminated with rodent drop-

pings with bleach disinfectant and remove droppings with a damp mop or cloth; â&#x20AC;˘ Avoid using dry cleaning methods such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming or air-hosing; â&#x20AC;˘ Steam clean, shampoo or spray upholstered furniture with a detergent, disinfectant or a mixture of bleach and water; and â&#x20AC;˘ Wash clothes and bedding with detergent in hot water.

You can also reduce exposure

to hantavirus by: â&#x20AC;˘ Blocking openings that might allow rodents to enter a building; â&#x20AC;˘ Storing human and animal food, water and garbage in containers with tightly-fitted lids; and â&#x20AC;˘ Moving woodpiles or other potential hiding places for mice away from your home.

There have been 31 cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome reported in Saskatchewan since 1994, 10 of which resulted in death.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017

ELECTRICAL

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring

Licenced, Insured & Bonded Over 15 years experience

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

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Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

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see us at The Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar

201B - 2nd Ave. West P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Ph: 306-948-5133

RED APPLE

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES “Administrative Services to

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

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

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

223 Main Street Biggar

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

Peszko &Watson

(regular price is $20.16 per week = $524.16 plus gst)

Call

306.948.3344

INSURANCE

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

is a full service law office that practices…

306.948.2208

ONE COLUMN X

For FAX service,

117 - 3rd Ave. W.,

(New Horizons Bldg) Biggar

BUSSE LAW

Co-Ed Fitness Centre

For all your home, business and rural needs

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

LEGAL SERVICES

PLUMBING & HEATING

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

306-948-7402

306-717-2818

Danny Pickett Travis Poletz 306-230-4535 306-948-6570 saskwestconstruction@outlook.com ► Eavestrough ► Soffit/Fascia ► Siding ► All other Exterior needs....

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

www.madgesaskroofing.com Biggar, Sask.

EAVESTROUGHING

FREE ESTIMATES

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

ROSETOWN DENTAL

• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

Biggar

Weight Loss & WELLNESS Centre

ACCOUNTING

115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.

HEALTH/WELLNESS

MADGE ROOFING INC.

DENTAL

INVESTMENTS

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Criminal Law Commercial Law Family Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, Jason Peszko Lisa Watson Nicole Hataley

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

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

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5 Avenue 106 Street

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask.

Shop 306.446.3298

Fax 306.445.4275

ADVERTISING is an investment in your business.

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

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

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

304 Main St., Biggar

Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204

Landis Of¿ce Hours:

Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Email: biggar@biggarinsurance.ca Email: landis@landisinsurance.ca www.biggarlandisinsurance.ca

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Poole

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

Pamela Eaton Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

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

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

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18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

SERVICES REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

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Locally owned and operated.

Acres of Expertise.

CLEANING

Qualilty!

Box 736, Biggar

306-948-5600

306-948-3996

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958

Open Monday-Friday

Fax:

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

HEAVY TRUCK Repair AUTO Repair TIRES Repair BOATS & RVs FULL MOBILE MECHANICAL & TIRES SGI Safety INSPECTION

Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire Judy Kahovecâ&#x20AC;Ś 306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935

Your authorized

Panasonic, Samsung,

â&#x20AC;˘ Laser Engraving â&#x20AC;˘ Promotional products (mugs, mousepad, etc)

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Rebel Landscaping 306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky

and Your authorized

Shoreline Realty

Cari Perih

SERVICE TRUCK FULL MECHANICAL SERVICE -ON &RI s A M P M phone: Chris

306-948-3376 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

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REALTOR

1st Ave. West, Biggar

Cell: 306-948-7995 Office: 306-867-8380 carip@remax.net

306.948.2700

www.SoldbyCari.ca

HAULING

Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

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

Call: 306-948-2101

COURIER

306.237.7671 TROY MAY, owner/operator Fax: 306-237-TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outfits hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

â&#x20AC;˘ Cattle hauling with 21 ft. gooseneck trailer â&#x20AC;˘ round and large square bale hauling with step-deck or highboy semi-trailers â&#x20AC;˘ also buying and selling straw and forage â&#x20AC;˘ also machinery hauling Home â&#x20AC;˘ 306-948-2037 Alex â&#x20AC;˘ 306-948-7291 Dan â&#x20AC;˘ 306-948-7843 Biggar, Sask.

BIGGAR COURIER

â&#x20AC;˘ Biggar to Saskatoon â&#x20AC;˘ Same day Service â&#x20AC;˘ Monday to Friday â&#x20AC;˘ 24-hour Answering Service

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

SEED CLEANING McNULTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

Phone: 306-948-5678

WYLIE SEED & PROCESSING INC. Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning Call: Bill: Dale:

Custom Grain and Fertilizer Hauling Darren Diehl

306-262-5980 Biggar

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

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

Open: Mon.-Fri.

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

216 Main St., Biggar

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306-948-5455 OPTOMETRISTS

8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

3AT s A M .OON

Dr. Kirk Ewen Dr. Michelle Skoretz Doctors of Optometry PHOTOGRAPHY

Danny Vogelsang

306-222-6081 Landscaping, Snow Removal, Topsoil, Clay, Gravel, Sand Bobcats, Excavator, Gravel Truck Serving Perdue and area for the past 10 years

Biggar, Sask.

Brody Ellis, Sever Ellis, Stetler Heather

306-948-3380 306-948-2234 alloutdrilling@gmail.com

Call today for a FREE estimate!

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227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

DEADLINE

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE

306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca

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LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer;

High Speed Internet Dealer

Dave Molberg

306-948-5699

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your complete decal and signage shopâ&#x20AC;?

Custom Embroidery

SaskTel Mobility and Farm & Acreage Salesperson (306) 948-4478 dave.molberg@hammondrealty.ca HammondRealty.ca

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701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

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306-948-2814

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$

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or

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@ The Independent 122 Main St., Biggar

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THE BIG

SPRING SALE EVENT! W O N N

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Dozens of Dining Sets IN STOCK and ON SALE

Table, 4 chairs and a bench

Drop leaf table and 2 chairs

$

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499

Extra chairs $99.99

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Extra stools $149.99

$

5 Piece Set

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mail@battlefordfurniture.com

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