Vol. 110 No. 15
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019
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Uh . . . It’s Spring? . . . A dreary day, Tuesday, as freezing fog coats the trees at the Biggar Golf Course. Hard to imagine, when presented with this scene, that we are now experiencing spring. Golf may still be a ways off! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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The fickle weather of spring can bring warm hints of the summer to come or the wet cool of fall. Canada Geese have been making their way on to the waterways of our area, marking a sign of spring. The more colourful colours of spring are slow to make an arrival but what we have is certainly better than the monochromatic blandness of winter! (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
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Lowest unemployment rate since 2015 and 9,800 new jobs According to a report issued April 5 by Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.9 per cent last month, down from 6.0 per cent in March 2018 and 5.8 per cent in February 2019. The unemployment rate was the second lowest in the country and well below the national average of 5.8 per cent. March’s unemployment was the lowest recorded in Saskatchewan since August 2015. Year-over-year employment increased by 9,800 jobs from March 2018. This marks the eighth consecutive month of strong job gains for the province. The job gains were primarily full-time employment with full-time jobs up 9,200 from a year ago; part-time jobs were up 800. Jobs in the private sector were up 11,500 over the same period. “With nearly 10,000 new jobs created in the last year, Saskatchewan employers are showing confidence in our economy in spite of the external headwinds we are facing,” Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “We will continue to stand up for Saskatchewan people against federal policies that are destructive to Western Canadian jobs and that will
Bridges in RM of Perdue fall under weight restrictions for public safety Following the failure of a newly constructed bridge in the RM of Clayton last fall, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities and the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure partnered through the Municipal Roads for the Economy Program to commission an inspection and structural assessment of bridges known to have similar design and construction. An engineering firm inspected six bridges located throughout Saskatchewan and preliminary findings recommend that five of the six bridges be weight restricted to carry less
threaten the momentum that our economy continues to show.” On a seasonally-adjusted basis, there were 3,900 more jobs compared to February 2019, up 0.7 per cent, the third highest percentage gain among provinces. Other March highlights include: • Saskatchewan had record high levels for labour force, employment, full-time employment, male and female employment for the month of March. • Major year-over-year gains were reported for agriculture up 3,400; educational services up 2,400; health care and social assistance up 2,400. • Youth employment up 3,000 jobs for seven consecutive months of year-over-year increases, and the seasonallyadjusted youth unemployment rate was the second lowest in the country.
than secondary weights. These weight restrictions affect two bridges in the Rural Municipality of Perdue. In addition, a bridge in the RM of Caledonia, the RM of Mervin and the RM of Scott. Some of these bridges impact heavy haul routes throughout the province, including one Alternate Truck Route and one Clearing the Path corridor. To ensure public safety, the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure is working with the rural municipalities to weight restrict or close the roadways containing these bridges until appropriate improvements or reme-
Kookie Kids . . . Biggar Girl Guides took advantage of the warm weather, Thursday, April 4, selling their ever popular Girl Guide Cookies on Main Street. It’s great to see the Girl Guide organization back in our
community. If you see them selling their cookies, lend them your support. Our town is better off for their leadership and the development of young women. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
Property Crime Statistics (for the period, March 24 to 30) March 25: Break and
Enter - Other (Town of Biggar) Break and enter to church. Still under
dial work can be completed. Results of the inspection and assessment will be forwarded to the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan, which regulates professional engineering in the province. In Saskatchewan, professional engineers must follow the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code when designing a bridge. This is no different than the requirement that homebuilders follow the Canadian Building Code when designing a building.
investigation. March 25: Break and Enter - Business (Village of Perdue) Perdue Daycare broken into. Still under investigation. March 25: Mischief Damage to or Obstruct (Village of Perdue) Attempted break in to Perdue Arena. Still under investigation. March 25: Break and Enter - Other (Village of Perdue) Break in to Perdue Curling Rink. Still
under investigation. March 25: Break and Enter - Other (Town of Biggar) Break and enter to church. Still under investigation. March 26: Break and Enter - Business (Village of Perdue) Break and enter to Perdue Library. Still under investigation. March 29: Other Theft Under $5,000 (RM of Biggar) Theft of post pounder. Still under investigation.
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Thiis s We Week . . . Jr badminton athletes hope to advance . . . St. Gabriel School’s Stratton Mair waits for the serve during Junior Interdistrict play, Tuesday at Biggar Central School. Badminton players from both Biggar schools squared off, hoping to move on to Sectional play and then West Central District Championships. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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Time to welcome new businesses The past editorial about Fortune Minerals seemed to generate quite a bit of talk in some circles. Not just on coffee row either. Attracting a business to a community is not an easy achievement. It takes a lot of hard work. Talks between stakeholders. Overcoming regulations (some of which are outdated). Finding the right fit for an industry. Searching our the right location. It is not something that is done overnight. So, when an entrepreneur does express an interest it is important everyone works together. However, there will always be naysayers. There will always be those that don’t want a business to set up. The reasons may be varied, indeed some
of them may not even be relevant. The important thing is to keep an open mind. it is like anything else when a decision had to be made. Find out all the facts and make a decision. The key word here is facts. Not hearsay. Not opinions from the past. Not personal biases. Facts. Keep in mind what may not have worked in the past may not necessarily be true today. There are more technologies in place. There are state of the art facilities. There is more research being done. Times have changed. Again, it’s all about hearing the facts, keep an open mind. That way it can be a win-win for everyone. P.H.
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Canola farmers caught in the crossfire from China by Sarah Pittman, policy analyst at the Canada West Foundation.
Any farmer in Western Canada will be able to tell you that China’s decision to cut off imports of Canada’s canola is alarming. The Prairies are particularly exposed — in 2018, Canada sold nearly $4 billion worth of canola seed and oil to China alone. But beyond the threat to this massive industry — which delivers a not insignificant $26.7 billion in jobs, spending and other economic impacts to the Canadian economy — there are implications, both political and economic, for the overall relationship as a whole and going forward. China is Canada’s
second-largest trading partner, after the United States — and the volume of this trade is growing. A deteriorating economic relationship with China carries risk for all of Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said this week that Canada is considering sending a high-level delegation to China over the canola dispute. The delegation should consider several questions about the scope and nature of this problem if it is to make any headway. First, to what extent is this dispute actually about canola? Political tensions between Canada and China have been simmering for months since Canadian officials arrested Huawei
CFO Meng Wanzhou upon request of American officials. China has exerted significant political pressure on Canada because of this, as it has in trying to get Canada to allow Huawei to be part of building Canada’s 5G network. So far, the pressure has largely been in the political and humanitarian realm. If the canola ban has to do with Meng, or Huawei generally, it would be the first real economic fallout Canada has suffered because of it. Indeed, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman seemed to make the link when holding a press conference on the canola issue, saying Canada should “take practical
China relies on Canadian canola imports. In 2017, Canada provided 98.7% of China’s canola seed supply, and unlike other crops that China imports like soy — which has at least two major global suppliers — for canola, Canada is the only large-scale global producer. Perhaps the most difficult question to resolve is what Canada’s policy response should be. With the last canola dispute, Canada and China reached an agreement that guaranteed access to the Chinese market until 2020. This worked, but clearly not for long. Perhaps another short-term solution is possible, but we should be
under no illusion that this will guarantee continued access. The final question delegates need to consider are the impacts on the future of the Canada-China relationship. It is a transformative moment for the relationship, as China is exerting its strength globally. While this is a critical moment for Canada’s massive canola industry, it will also be crucial in determining where China and Canada go from here. Our response has to deal not just with the current impasse but how to prepare for the next one — and hopefully next time, Prairie canola producers won’t be caught in the middle.
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measures to correct the mistakes it made earlier.” The delegates will also need to consider the vulnerabilities of canola to Chinese pressure. This is not the first time that China has put pressure on canola: In 2016, China cut the allowable dockage (organic debris in canola that is not canola, i.e., weeds) from 2.5% to 1%. That was a nearly impossible limit to reach – in effect, a ban that was ostensibly about preventing the spread of a canola disease, but in reality was about China’s surplus of canola and an attempt to drive down prices. China does not ban imports that impose headaches for itself.
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Tips to keep your downtime safe and healthy (NC) The home is often seen as a sanctuary: a place where we can escape. Maybe you’re looking forward to watching a movie or to having family and friends over for supper. Maybe you’re planning on finishing up a few nagging chores or taking some well-deserved quiet time to curl up with a book after a busy day. No matter your reason to stay inside, Health Canada recommends taking a few simple steps to make sure that your home is a healthy one and that it stays that way. 1.) Remove your shoes or boots at the entryway. It all begins at the
front door. It’s not just about the mud and dirt you could be tracking in – removing your footwear can also help keep harmful bacteria and chemicals from being spread around your home. 2.) Ventilate your home. Open your windows on a nice day. After all, there’s nothing like a breath of fresh air. You can keep your indoor air cleaner by turning on the stove hood fan while you’re cooking or the bathroom fan while you’re in the shower. Also, make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms helping you keep your home safe and healthy.
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cal Theatre album (cast recording). It also won an Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Kinky Boots is sold as a Broadway musical (and it was performed there) but the first performances were actually held in Chicago. The producers took advantage of an Illinois state program for out of town tryouts for Broadway musicals. The pre-Broadway performance debuted in October at the Bank of America Theatre in Chicago and continued its run until November. The musical was not an immediate success. Rather it struggled (much like its storyline).
It trailed competitor Matilda the Musical for the first month but eventually audiences were won over. After winning six Tony awards the show sold $1.25 million in tickets and became so popular tickets were hard to come by. In fact, a special lottery system
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was created to keep fans from camping outside the theatre. The production is now on tour. Judging by the one performance we attended it looks like the performances in every city will be sell outs. It was one of the best Christmas gifts ever.
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We were given tickets to the musical Kinky Boots as a Christmas gift. It was a long wait from December to March but with lots of activities to fill in our time the days went by fast. Just say the name -Kinky Boots. It just rolls off your tongue. Kinky Boots. The musical is based on a British film and true story. Real life Steve Pateman was struggling to save his family’s shoe factory. The only choice was to branch out and come up with a new product. That product was fetish footwear for men. He called the new brand Divine Footwear. Steve became Charlie Price in the musical but the story line remains the same. The struggling shoe factory. The niche market. But, Charlie teams up with a drag queen by the name of Lola and the two weather some ups and downs but
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Winter of 1949-1950 Seeing that our list of “Howling Mad” winters is finished (touch wood, sprinkle salt, et cetera, or make your best superstitious moves) is it time we told of the howling-mad one of 1949-1950.
Folks won’t believe this one! Especially our grandchildren (who are getting used to the lies of their old Grandfather!) The winter of 1949 started out fairly mild, but about ten inches of
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snow fell in late December. The Depression was over and for the good years farmers had in the 40’s, nearly everyone had a new car ... and wanted to use it! The ten inches was not much and the tracks left by them filled in with the drifting snow! Snowblowers were not a popular then but the “V” snowploughs cleared the roads off. The 20-inch piles on each side blew full. And the roads were 20-inches deep! So more V-plows went through it again, only this time they left a four-foot deep bank on each side which blew in again, leaving the road with four feet of snow. This kept on until the road was over seven feet deep and in many places was impassable (some word, eh!) At one corner the road trench was over ten feet deep. For over a month it could not be used! Then came the spring thaw leaving a small river where the road should be! It was unusable! One of our neighbours hitched a four-horse team and went to Kinley thru the fields! We delivered “hatching” eggs by a
small hand-sleigh for one and a half miles four times. Hatching eggs paid 80¢ per dozen! Phyllis and Y.T. (Yours Truly) had just moved but she spent much of the time with Beth and with her sister, south of Kinley! Y.T. did a lot of snowshoeing that winter, some times right over the fences! But spring did come! And with it came the huge run-off of that windy/snowy winter! The caragana hedges on our new farm (SE 27-34-11-13) had been buried beneath eight feet of snow all winter, and there was water everywhere! Y.T. climbed to the top of the shack one time and the farm site was entirely surrounded by water! The roads were impossible and we had to take a team of horses to get out! Maybe this was the start of Y.T.’s not so good boat building, eh? I suppose Y.T. could tell about the “rabbit hunt-
ers” who borrowed our car to face that muddy mess while hunting them, but I won’t! We will never forget that winter of 19491950! Russ and Ed Featherstone came over a couple of times and the “newlyweds” really enjoyed their company. When Bob Mason spring finally came the ground near the hedges was so cold it wouldn’t grow anything! But it all passed and Phyllis and Y.T. lived happily ever after! What an experience for a young couple, eh? I suppose a fellow could drum up a few more stories about that terrible winter but “tomorrow and tomorrow”, eh? Of course many books have recorded the manmade catastrophes of 20 years earlier (1929-1939) but we had better close down and let the “smart” phones tell about that! We old timers are apt
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to say a little too much! Actually Y.T. remembers only one thing that impressed him that winter! Our dog died! I can only recall the almost human look in his eyes as he passed away. He was only a dog! But his heart was here. And how I reach out my arm, To pat his head when I feel him near. On the loneliest spots in the farm! The above memory is just that ... a memory! But Y.T. enjoyed that winter far more than the few years that came before it! The sentiment is meant, I think, to show that times haven’t changed that much. Was it Plato who said: “Nothing can be done now, that hasn’t been done before!” Mebbe he was right! At least from our simple side. I dunno, but mebbe, eh? The scientific world has surely changed but the ambition in most of our lives is in “living” them. The best part of our lives is in memories of times, not of killing! The tough winter and overcoming its challenge mean more to we older types then winning our wars! Believe me! Our best times are still ahead!
Biggar Bowling Scores April 1-4 Monday Mixed: MHS, Ryan Yaroshko, 248; WHS, Jennifer Heimbecker, 221; WHT, Ryan Yaroshko, 579; WHT, Jennifer Heimbecker, 594. Thursday Afternoon Seniors: MHS, Jack Eckart, 257; WHS, Donna Eckart, 235; MHT, Jack Eckart, 563; WHT, Bonnie Roesch, 495.
YBC, April 4 Bowlasaurus: BHS, Asher Bailey, 103; GHS, Ellie Hawes, 73. Pee Wee: BHS, Percy Silverton, 136; GHS, Haydyn Watson, 94; BHD, Percy Silverton, 238; GHD, Haydyn Watson, 175. Bantam: BHS, Sawyer Heimbecker, 138; GHS, Zuri Bailey, 153; BHT, Sawyer Heimbecker, 391;
GHT, Zuri Bailey, 410. Juniors: BHS, Julian Heimbecker, 217; GHS, Kiersten Raschke, 221; BHT, Julian Heimbecker, 602; GHT, Kiersten Raschke, 608. Seniors: BHS, Justin Otterson, 217; GHS, Hailey Boobyer, 201; BHT, Justin Otterson, 507; GHT, Hailey Boobyer, 506.
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Rural Municipality of Reford No. 379 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Reford No. 379 for the year 2019 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days Monday to Friday, April 15th to May 15th, 2019. A Bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal by the 15th day of May, 2019 with: The Assessor Rural Municipality of Reford No. 379 Box 100 Wilkie, SK S0K 4W0 Dated this 11th day of April, 2019 Sherry Huber, Assessor
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Will diversification work amidst Chinese bluster? by Calvin Daniels It was all that many years ago the focus for agriculture in Saskatchewan, at least from a provincial government perspective, was diversification. There was a realization within the last 25 years, that the tried and true focus on growing high quality wheat for export, while at times profitable, was also volatile in the sense of being tied to a single commodity where the ups and downs of supply and demand economics were further muddied by government policies around the world. The suggested answer to such variable markets was to promote farms that grew a more varied crop mix or added livestock to the mix. Producers took the idea of diversification to heart, and all manner of crop and critter began to spring up on Prairie farms.
There were fallow deer There were a few and meat goats, ostrich, diversification efforts emu, pheasants, wild that managed to grow boar, elk and a few othmarkets and hold some ers in terms relevancy of livestock. in regards In the field to still producers being part were growof farming caraway, ing today; coriander, bison, lupins, and pulse seabuckcrops thorn, pinto perhaps beans, the most haskap bernotable. ries and Other spelt. efforts, In general such as terms the fallow issue with deer and each was Calvin Daniels ostrich, that while are all but farmers extinct of could produce them farms here today. well-enough, which is We have of course seen their forte producing the reliance on wheat farm products, markets decline, but that is largewere at best ‘iffy’. There ly because canola has was the hope that if become the primary crop production was there a in its place. We have in market would develop, essence replaced a relibut in most cases that ance on one crop with egg broke long before the a reliance on another, chicken grew up. albeit a new one with a
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higher cost-of-production. And here we are headed to planting season 2019 with huge question marks surrounding the market for canola which are not related to supply and demand, but are instead related to the posturing of government, in this case from China. The reasons are different, the players different, but the result is the same. A farm sector largely reliant on a single crop are certainly at risk when the market for the crop is put under pressure, and that holds today for canola just as it did for wheat when trade subsidies were buffering Canadian sales. It is unlikely farmers will push to diversify as they did in the past, but one does wonder if more effort had been made in terms of market creation if we might be less threatened by the Chinese posturing if farming was just a bit more diversified today?
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Discretionary Use Application Pursuant to Section 55 of The Planning and Development Act 2007, and the Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347’s (“RM”) Zoning Bylaw, the Council of the RM gives notice that a discretionary use application has been received. The details of the discretionary use application are as follows: Discretionary Use Permit: Intensive Livestock Operation (ILO) NW 18-35-14 W3rd RM of Biggar No. 347 Intended Discretionary Use: Planned 20,000 bird broiler operation (100 animal units) Council will hold a public hearing on April 19, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the RM Office, located at 201-2nd Ave. West, Biggar, Sk. to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed discretionary use application. Council will consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing. Issued at the Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 April 1, 2019 Sandi Silvernagle, Administrator
Have we forgotten how to eat together? (NC) Kids eat together on the playground, and college students dine in shared dorm rooms, but as we get older and take on day jobs, are we still eating together? Apparently, not so much. A recent national survey found that although Canadians spend significantly less time eating meals with friends and family compared to screen time, there is still a desire to spend more time at the table. With technology becoming more accessible than ever and permeating our everyday lives, it’s important we take the time to
put down our devices and reconnect with those around us. Research has shown on average, almost one in three of us are spending more than four hours of our free time engaging with screens each day. The simple act of regularly sharing a meal with friends and family can contribute to a beneficial lifestyle, including healthier eating habits, early childhood development, and stronger interpersonal relationships. In fact, for the first time since its inception, Canada’s most recent food guide released earlier
this year encourages us to cook more often and eat meals with others in an effort to instil healthy eating habits. “The act of eating together is very simple, yet the positive impacts are significant,” says Uwe Stueckmann, a senior vice president with a grocery chain. “We know that moments and memories are created while sharing meals together, conversations are created with our children, healthier meals are eaten, and we leave the table happier and more connected with the ones we love.”
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Councillor (2): Village of Landis 2) Voting will take place on the 8th day of May, 2019, from 9 AM to 8 PM at the polling places listed below: Village of Landis Office located at 100 Princess Street Use South Doors and Village Office is Third Door on Left 3) I will declare the results of the election at the Village of Landis Office, located at 100 Princess Street on the 9th day of May, 2019, at the hour of 9 AM Dated at Landis, this 10th day of April, 2019 Shantell Redlick, Returning Officer
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St. Gabriel’s and Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Churches Easter Reflection
by Father Edward Gibney The message of Easter, the message of peace, love and mercy, expressed to us in the sacrifice of
Jesus on the Cross, and his eternal life giving Resurrection, is the principle and central moment of the Christian year. But it also serves as the differentiation between our fasting and penitential season of Lent and the great celebration of Easter. But the celebration of Easter is more then a single day of celebration held on Easter Sunday. The Easter or Paschal
Season is 50 days in which we celebrate the great gift of salvation that God has given humanity. The scripture we hear, over this time, depicts the many interactions Jesus had with his disciples between the time of his from the tomb and his Ascension into heaven, and it describes the great joy that the disciples felt in being in the presence of God. And all of this leads to the descent of the Holy Spirit, at Pentecost (on the disciples but for
all humanity), ensuring that God would always be with us. These 50 days that follow Easter Sunday are days of joy and contentment which is more than simple happiness and pleasure. This kind of joy is like a strong current that runs deep beneath the stormy surface of our daily experiences. This joy is the celebration of walking with God as he did with the two men on the road to Emmaus. It is a sense of security that can
only come from being held in the arms of our loving God. It is peace, knowing that God accepts you for who you are and that he wants you to be a part of his family and to be eternally with him in heaven. May God grant you a Blessed Easter and a most joyous celebration of the Easter Season.
What does it mean to think of others ahead of ourselves? by Reverend Doug Motz, Biggar Associated Gospel To begin – I’d like to share this story: The help you do for others shall always get back to you. A man was driving his car when he saw an older lady, stranded on the side of the road. He saw that she needed help. So he stopped his Pontiac near her Mercedes and got out. He smiled while he was approaching her. Still she was worried, as nobody had stopped for hours. Moreover, he did not look safe, as his appearance was so poor and shabby. He could see how frightened she was, so he tried to calm her: “I‘m here to help you,
don‘t worry. My name is Bryan Anderson.” The tire was flat, so he had to crawl under the car. While changing the tire, he got dirty and his hands were hurt. When the job was done, she asked how much she owed him for his help. Bryan smiled. He said: “If you really want to pay me back, the next time you see someone, who needs help, give that person the needed assistance. And think of me.” That same evening, the lady stopped by a small cafe. That place looked dingy. Then she saw a waitress, nearly eight months pregnant, wiping her wet hair with a towel. The waitress had a sweet friendly smile, yet she had spent the whole day on
her feet. The lady wondered, how someone who has so little can be so kind and giving to a stranger. Then she remembered Bryan. The lady had finished her meal and paid with a hundred-dollar bill. The waitress went to get change and when she came back, the lady was gone. She left a note on the napkin: “You don‘t own me anything. Somebody once helped me, just like now I‘m helping you. If you really want to pay me back, do not let this chain of love end with you.” The waitress found four more one-hundred (dollar) bills under the napkin. That night the waitress came home earlier. She was thinking about the lady and the money she left. She was wondering how the lady could know how much she and her husband needed it? Especially now, when the baby will soon arrive. She knew that her husband w o r r i e d a b o u t that, so she was glad to tell him good news. Then she kissed him and whis-
pered: “Now everything will be all right. I love you, Bryan Anderson.” More times than not we in our Western culture tend to look out for Number One! But what did the Apostle Paul clarified for us here in this Philippians 2:1-11 passage? The best way to apply this passage is to consider the needs of those around us to be of higher value than our own – similar to Bryan Anderson. This requires a humbling of ourselves – especially when we see others in need and experiencing greater hardships than our own! Consider the example Jesus left for us to follow! He’s the One who set the ultimate example for us all. In Matthew 20:27 and 28:27: “And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave” – “just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” You see, Jesus had every right as the second Person of the Godhead – Trinity – as being equal with God (also see: John 1:1-14). Yet He didn’t look at His status – His High Position as being equal with God the Father as His Son. You see, Jesus wasn’t concerned about being the most popular person around, but He willingly thought more of others
than Himself! Even though He came to this earth as the incarnate Son of God, and Son of Man, He was willing to become like us. He humbled Himself and became an obedient Servant to do one important thing and that was to glorify God the Father by doing God’s will not His own! He did this because as it states in John 3:16, God so loved the world that He gave Jesus – who willinly endured excruciating pain during His trial (See: Matthew 27:26 and 27; 1 Peter 2:18-25. Yet not once did He revile or retaliate His accusers. Then they nailed Him to a Roman cross where He – shedding His Blood – died; was buried – rising from the dead the third Day – having finished the work God had planned for Him – with us in mind. He then returned back to God the Father to be seated at God’s right hand, with the Promise that He’ll return someday soon! He did this to reconcile us back to a relationship with God again. So, by Grace through Faith we recognize that He did all this because our sins had separated us from the Holy God of heaven who created us, and now, because He paid the price for our sin through His shed blood and death and rose the third day, when we repent of our sins, and ask Him
to come live within our hearts at that point our sins are forgiven. This then enables us to follow Jesus’ example we read in Philippians 2:1-11! Note how God the Father exalted Jesus (see Philippians 2:9-11)! Remember, because of Jesus obedience, one day every tongue will confess and every knee will bow before Him and declare that He Alone is Lord! This Easter Season, allow Him to be Lord of your life!
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Light beats Darkness of a nomadic Semitic family when the prevailing trends were idolatrous rather than godly. Though tested severely, it shone more brightly in a great personal “sacrifice.� In spite of shadowy deception and scheming, its focus remained on a chosen family growing to be a special nation. It seemed to be buried in the ashes of 400 years of cruel slavery, but was reignited through the torch of a great deliverer - covenant giver. The flame flickered weakly, brightening briefly under devout leadership in the style of a sincere (though not without contamination) shepherd
- song writer - king. In times of turmoil and confusion, great prophets blasted the darkness, but also kept raising the torch of hope, keeping the vision of the promise alive. Centuries passed, hope dimmed, yet it never died out. Then the glorious light of grace burst in - well, maybe “burst in� is too bright an expression. Yet for those who looked for it, “the Light of the World� arrived. The darkness mustered all its strength against the light. Herod tried to kill the baby ... 40 days of obscure testing came along ... religious author-
ities lined up to destroy the Bearer of the Torch ... even cruel execution was involved... But even death could not snuff out the glowing coals of grace - the Love of God. With the power of resurrection the Light burst into flame, and has kept spreading through all the world for centuries since. It’s alive today, in the brilliant hope that is carried along by our faith. God has, in these last days, spoken to us by His Son - our Redeemer. Hallelujah! Let Easter remind us again that the darkness cannot extinguish the Light in our hearts.
PALS Easter Reflection I enourage all of you (and myself) to be willing to be open and present to seeing God’s grace manifest in the many ways: in the laughter of young children, of seeing wild crocuses, and for good food.
by Reverend Sarah E. Mowat This Lenten season I have been encouraging people to be present to our God who is at work all around us. The question I have been asking is “as you allow yourself to be present, where do you see God at work, where do you hear God at work, and where do you feel God at work, in our community?� We have people who have sent in pictures, videos, people standing up to say thank you for gifts of flowers sent to them from a generous anonymous person. All works of the Holy Spirit who is working among us. I have been thinking about this act of opening ourselves up to the consistent work of the Holy Spirit among us. I have been once again reminded of the concept and gift of God’s grace. At the time of this writing I have been focusing on the Gospel lesson in Luke chapter 15:1-3, 11b32. They are the parables about lost sheep and a lost coin, and the famous parable of the prodigal son. These parables remind us
of God’s extravagant love for us. The prodigal son tells us of God’s total love (without an agenda), and absolute forgiveness. We are told that as a parent has unconditional love for a child, God has even more unconditional love for you and for me. This Lenten season I have once again been reminded of how little I (we) deserve the grace and love of God. Yet, every Sunday I am told of my baptism at the Lord’s table, and this week the biblical narrative of the prodigal son, and in the photos and videos, and warming spring days, I am reminded of this God who loves us. This God who came down to earth and slipped into a human form, walked, ate, slept, healed, gave forgiveness, hung out with those who are oppressed. This is the God that has reached out to every single one of us. This Easter, with all of this, I am aware of and continue to be deeply thankful for the working of the Holy Spirit, the grace of God that is all around us.
For me, this Easter season, I will be reflecting on the amazing grace and gift of Jesus. I will think not only of his life and his death but also the resurrection. This Easter I will be
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Skip the playoffs; just give the Cup to Tampa There are TV obligations, and arenas are rented, and charter flights have been booked, but other than those incidentals, is there really any reason to play hockey for two months before handing the Stanley Cup in June to the Tampa Bay Lightning? This one is the most obvious in years. This is Ali vs. Chuck Wepner; Jordan playing oneon-one against a high schooler; Tiger in the year 2000; a fly swatter vs. a drowsy fly. If this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs were an animal, the Humane Society would step in. Tampa Bay won 62 of 82 games this year, losing only 16 in regulation time. Sixty-two wins ties the all-time one-season record, set in 1995-96 by the Detroit Red Wings, who — drum roll, please, did not go on to win the Stanley Cup, getting upset in the Western final by Colorado Avalanche. But that was more than 20 years ago. Can’t happen again, can it? Coach Jon Cooper is getting huge chops for coach of the year, but Billy the Boozer down at the local bar would look good behind the bench if he could throw out forwards the likes of scoring champ Nikita Kucherov (128 points), Steven Stamkos, Brayden Point and Tyler Johnson, a crew of defenders whose top four (or five) — Victor Hedman, Ryan McDonough, Mikhail Sergachev, Braydon
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‘Why We Love Genie Bouchard.’ Revealing? Let’s just say she shows a lot more there than she does on a tennis court.” • Headline at Fark. com: “Richie Incognito pleads guilty to disorderly conduct at funeral home, says it was because he was not a mourning person.” • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Bengals RB Mark Walton has been arrested three times in three months — the latest on weapons, marijuana and recklessdriving charges — but is somehow still with the team. Haven’t these guys ever heard of three-andout?” • Fans of the NHL’s lowly Devils and Rangers, chanting in unison at New Jersey’s home finale: “We both suck!” • Another one from Perry: “Toyota tinkerers have created a robot that rarely misses free throws or three-point shots. Steph Curry immediately filed suit for copyright infringement.” • Veteran Utah Jazz PA announcer Dan Roberts, to the Deseret News, on why working an NCAA regional didn’t make him nervous: “If I can say Antetokounmpo 15 times in a game, I can say your guys’ names.” • Comedian Argus Hamilton, after Tennessee CB Kenneth George Jr. was arrested for punching a Miami Beach police officer during spring break: “He faces suspension from school, jail time and being the first draft choice of the Cincinnati Bengals.” Care to comment? E-mail brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca.
NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL Number to be elected: 2 Councillors PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that provision has been made for (an) advance poll electors who: 1) are physically disabled 2) have been appointed as election officials; or 3) anticipate being unable to vote on the day of election. Voting will take place on: Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 Between the hours of 9 AM and 2 PM at the Village of Landis Office located at 100 Princess Street. Use South Doors and Village Office is Third Door on Left
Come join us for an evening of complimentary refreshments and Birthday cake to celebrate our 40th anniversary
Dated at Landis, this 10th day of April, 2019 Shantell Redlick, Returning Officer
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OBITUARIES On Friday, March 29, 2019, Ray Ostrom of Biggar, SK, husband, dad, grandpa and brother passed away at the age 72, after a brief battle with cancer. Ray was born on April 28, 1946 in Meadow Lake, SK. to Bernie and Annette (Gagnon) Ostrom. The family moved to B.C. shortly after Ray was born. Ray attended school at Montrose, Trail and Fruitvale, B.C. When Ray was a teenager, he spent two summers working in Saskatchewan before making his permanent home there. Ray raced pony chuckwagons and chariots from 1966-2007, across Saskatchewan and Alberta. During these years many life-long friendships were made. On March 13, 1971 he married Lorraine Chastney. They raised 2 daughters: Roxanne, Raelene; and numerous chuckwagon ponies at their acreage near Biggar, SK. Ray’s enthusiasm for the sport of chuckwagon and chariot racing became his life-long passion where he combined his welding and woodworking mastery into building racing wagons and chariots. He was known for his quick wit, quirky sense of humour and his pursuit for perfection. Ray’s talents became known for building fast wagons that aided many drivers to set track records in the World Professional Chuckwagon Association, Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association and Western Chuckwagon Association. He was a master of his art. Ray will be sadly missed by his wife of 48 years, Lorraine, daughters: Roxanne (Allen) Dunham (Quintin, Cassady, Courtney) and Raelene (George) Mercer (Phoenix, Raiden). Brother Bob (Marilyn) Ostrom. Sisters: Jannette Gilstrap, Bernice Ellis, Margo (Lyle) Sattler, Connie (John) McBee. Sisters-in-law: Maxine (Dale) Lehmann; Deloris (John) Hawkins and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by: his parents Bernie and Annette (Gagnon) Ostrom. Father and mother-in-law Ernie and Maureen (Keefer) Chastney and brother-in-law Mike Gilstrap Sr. As per Ray’s wishes, a celebration of life will be held on Saturday May 11, 2019 at Ray and Lorraine’s acreage at 2 pm. Please join us to share stories with family and friends (this will be a covered, outside event. Please dress accordingly.) Email: Ostrom2019@ gmail.com for directions, to send messages, photos, videos or well wishes. The Ostrom family would like to extend our thanks to ALL STAFF at the Biggar Health Centre, including Dr. A. Muller for their attentiveness and loving care. “We will always carry your memory in our hearts
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MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of Stan Grondin May 8, 1926 April 14, 2001
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear Always in our hearts, … Lorraine and family
FRIDAYS, MARCH 15 - APRIl 12… Last five Fridays in Lent, Interdenominational Lent Services, 12:05 p.m. followed by lunch at Biggar New Horizons. Sponsored by Biggar and District Ministerial. Everyone welcome. 10c6 FRIDAY, APRIL 12: Biggar & District Arts Council presents 40th season… "James Hill & Anne Janelle", 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/Seniors $30 (advance $25); Students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under, $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452 or online www.ticketpro.ca 10c6 Attend the Draggins Car Show April 19 and 20 at Prairieland Park,\~ Saskatoon,headlining the 2018 Detroit Ridler Award winner.\~ See our website; Draggins.com THURSDAY, APRIL 25: Biggar & District Health Services Foundation Inc. will be holding their Annual Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Biggar Health Centre. Everyone is welcome. 14c3 FRIDAY, APRIL 27: Biggar & District Arts Council presents 40th season… "Marc Holt Quintet", 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/Seniors $30 (advance $25); 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 26: Biggar United Church Annual Garage sale, 309 Quebec Street basement entrance; 4 p.m. BBQ hamburger/refreshment, $6 garage and bake sale, doors open 5 to 8 p.m.; SATURDAY, APRIL 27: 9 a.m. pancake breakfast $6; garage and bake sale 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; drop off items and baking Thursday April 25 for 12 to 5 p.m. and Friday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; for more information call Jim or Linda at 306-948-2856; all donations gratefully accepted 15c3 SUNDAY, APRIL 28: Ruthilda Spring supper from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Bingo to follow. 15c3
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PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. GREAT References Available A TOTAL OF 602 QUARTER SECTIONS SOLD ACROSS SASKATCHEWAN RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-716-2671 saskfarms@shaw.ca
PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. is a publiclytraded company in Calgary that is looking to acquire oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value. To receive a cash offer, call 587293-4008 or visit www.prairiesky. com/Selling-YourRoyalties
FOR RENT Charter/ Sherwood Apartments 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cableTV and satellite systems, laundr y facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwasher s, air conditioning, parking with plug-ins. Small pets now welcome with a pet deposit. For more information call: Nicole or Curtis 306-948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. Biggar
SERVICES
If YOU are‌ • NEW to our communities of Biggar/Landis/Perdue • Have a new baby
WAGON at 306-948-3837
www.westerncommodities.ca
312 - 8th Ave.W. and corner of Quebec St., Biggar
Sunday Worship • 10:50 a.m. Children’s Sunday School during service Pastor Doug Motz, Church office phone, 306-948-3424
BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH 907 Quebec St./corner Turnbull Ave., Biggar
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REV. SHARON FERGUSON-HOOD
Church office phone, 306-948-2280
Call WELCOME
877-695-6461 Visit our website @
BIGGAR ASSOCIATED GOSPEL CHURCH
Sheila Itterman We have gifts and information www. welcomewagon.ca
Biggar & District ARTS Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/ events. Contact Denise @ 306-9482452 19tfn
PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS)
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For more information/pastoral services, phone 306-948-3731 or Pastor Sarah Mowat’s cell, 306-951-7286
ST. GABRIEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 109 - 7th Ave.W, Biggar
Father Edward Gibney
Parish Phone: 306-948-3330 SUNDAY MASS TIME s A M
Sunday School during service
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THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019
THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 13
ACCOUNTING
HAULING
ROOFING
ELECTRICAL
SEEKIN G NE CLIENT W CAMPBELL S ACCOUNTING SERVICES • Income Tax Returns • Bookkeeping • Payroll • Financial Statements
HEALTH/WELLNESS
MADGE ROOFING INC.
BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring
PHILLIPS ELECTRIC s 2ESIDENCE s #OMMERCIAL 7IRING For free estimates, call… Menno:
306-480-6822
Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan
Cell: 306-221-6888 Store: 306-948-1773
306-948-5291
COURIER
Goldburg Electric Ltd.
“Setting a Higher Standard” ∆New Construction ∆Re-roofs ∆Torch-on ∆Tile ∆Metal ∆Asphalt ∆All repairs ∆Shakes ∆Inspections NOW DOING ∆ Eavestroughing ∆ Downspouts ∆ Soffit & Facia We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453
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PLUMBING & HEATING
• Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig
~Brian and Cathy Fick~
Cell: 306-948-7524
PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL
BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY
INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…
Biggar, Sask.
306-948-3389 Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff
DENTAL
ROSETOWN DENTAL
Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI
Lyndsey Poole
Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.
Mutual Fund Investment Specialist, Wealth Consultant Credential Asset Management Inc.
Pamela Eaton Investment Advisor Credential Securities 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.
INSURANCE
¾ Auto & Home Insurance ¾ Farm & Commercial Insurance ¾ Health & Travel Insurance ¾ Life Insurance & Investments ¾ Farm Succession & Estate Planning ¾ Notary Publics Biggar Of¿ce Hours…
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304 Main St., Biggar Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204
100 - 2 Ave. W., Landis Phone: 306-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon., Tues., & Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wed., 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thurs., CLOSED nd
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“We’ll getcha covered”
Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss 30-minute Circuit Personal Training Fitness Classes …owned and operated by Brett Barber
102 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar rd
OPTOMETRISTS
Dr. Kirk Ewen Dr. Michelle Skoretz
117 - 3rd Ave. W.,
(New Horizons Bldg) Biggar
Super B outfits hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Rockin D Trucking & Cattle • Cattle Hauling with 21 ft. gooseneck trailer • Grain Hauling • round and large square bale hauling with step-deck or highboy semi-trailers • also buying and selling straw and forage • also Machinery Hauling
Dan • 306-948-7843 Biggar, Sask.
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 Cheryl Irvine @
Owners/Operators • Dallas Young • Claude Young
Call: 306-948-2101
Co-Ed Fitness Centre
Fax: 306-237-TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca
rod.campbell@sasktel.net
306-948-7402
FOR RENT
Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income
TROY MAY, owner/operator
Ph: 306-948-4430 or 306-948-4460
For a FREE consultation, call
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306-951-8004
306.237.7671
Doctors of Optometry
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Every Tuesday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Custom Grain and Fertilizer Hauling
Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main St., Biggar
Darren Diehl
For appointments…
Biggar
LEGAL SERVICES
SEED CLEANING
BUSSE LAW
WYLIE SEED &
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors
PROCESSING INC.
302 Main Street, Biggar, SK
OFFICE HOURS
306-948-3346
Phone:306.882.2123 New Patients Welcome!
BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask. Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg. Hours… Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
306-948-3408
DEADLINE for ads, classisifeds and news MONDAY - 5 P.M.
Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table
223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO
306-948-2183 Email: hrbbiggar@sasktelnet Website: www.hrblock.ca
Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price! For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning
115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.
Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
306-262-5980
1-855-651-3311
Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B.
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Plant located 8 miles south of Biggar on Hwy #4, ¼ mile west on Triumph Rd.
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Peszko &Watson is a full service law office that practices… ÿ Criminal Law ÿ Commercial Law ÿ Real Estate Law ÿ Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers,
Jason Peszko Lisa Watson Logan Marchand look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:
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EAVESTROUGHING Danny Pickett Travis Poletz 306-230-4535 306-948-6570 saskwestconstruction@outlook.com
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Box 736, Biggar
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www.SoldbyCari.ca homesforsale@soldbycari.ca
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Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958
M & N REPAIR
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If you are fed up with getting less for your money, Once Upon A ChildŽ offers an alternative for many of the things you buy for your children. The Once Upon A ChildŽ store buys and sells New and Gently Used kids stuff while focusing on quality and value with savings of up to 70% off retail prices, not to mention a recycling element--which is good for everyone. Once Upon A ChildŽ is the ideal way to buy new or gently XVHG WR\V IXUQLWXUH HTXLSPHQW WUHQG\ FKLOGUHQ¡V FORWKLQJ IURP newborns to size 16–-at everyday great prices. Once Upon A ChildŽ FDUULHV D ODUJH LQYHQWRU\ RI SUHYLRXVO\ RZQHG FKLOGUHQ¡V ZHDU LQ FXUUHQW FORWKLQJ VW\OHV DQG WUHQGV LQFOXGLQJ FKLOGUHQ¡V SOD\ZHDU dresswear, sleepwear, outerwear, swimwear, dancewear, costumes, shoes and boots. All clothing items are freshly laundered, without stains, fading or excessive wear. They also feature bassinets, dressers, changing tables, toddler beds, swings, strollers, gates, high chairs, entertainers, toys, books, puzzles, and more. All items meet current safety standards. ,I \RXU NLGV NHHS JURZLQJ EXW \RXU FORVHWV GRQ¡W Once Upon A ChildŽ RIIHUV \RX WKH RSSRUWXQLW\ WR UHF\FOH \RXU FKLOGUHQ¡V nearly new items and get paid on the spot. How convenient—no consignments, no appointment necessary, no limit to the number RI LWHPV WKDW \RX EULQJ LQ :K\ ERWKHU ZLWK RQOLQH FODVVLÀHGV DQG garage sales when you could visit Once Upon A Child? Owners, Cory and Lorie Henderson and the staff at their two convenient Saskatoon locations invite you to stop in regularly as the stock is ever changing. Find out why Once Upon A ChildŽ has EHFRPH 1RUWK $PHULFD¡V ODUJHVW FKDLQ RI FKLOGUHQ¡V UHVDOH VWRUHV with over 200+ locations. Visit their website www.onceuponachildsaskatoon.com for more details, and featured products. Like them on Facebook
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Superior quality over quantity 20-3935 Brodsky Ave.,Saskatoon www.superiordieselservices.ca
306-244-4010
Superior Diesel Services performs high quality truck repairs and guaranteed service that you can always trust and all at reasonable rates. Nowadays professional truck mechanics must continually adapt to varying technology and repair techniques. Modern, stateof-the-art integrated electronic systems and complex computers help regulate trucks and their performance while on the road. This rising sophistication requires highly trained technicians who can use computerized shop equipment and work with electronic components, while maintaining their skills with traditional hand tools. Local owner Thomas Szabo and his highly trained technicians know that their customers have high expectations when it comes to having their vehicle repaired in a timely matter, and getting them back on the road. Superior Diesel Services is a fully equipped service center that provides professional diagnostic problem solving for light duty diesel and gas trucks, commercial semis, tractors and trailers. This includes drivetrain service and repair, custom fabrication and diesel SHUIRUPDQFH PRGLÀFDWLRQV 7KH\ RIIHU (*5 '3) DQG '() GHOHWHV seasonal maintenance packages, Fleet Maintenance Programs, plus they offer custom tuning through EFI Live. They carry a good selection of accessories Flo Pro Exhaust, Sinister Diesel, AFE Power, S & B Filters, EDGE monitors, Fusion Bumpers, plus MHT Wheels and quality tires for any wheel and tire combination you want. They also provide No Appointment Service and Inspections – SGI Safety and Inspection Station. When your Check Engine Light comes on, drop by Superior Diesel Services. Appointments are preferred, but emergency situations are handled in a timely matter with On Site 24-hr Service Calls with Service Truck available. They are members of the BBB with an A+ rating. If you are looking for the best diesel repair service, you can always depend on Superior Diesel Services, the business in Saskatoon that we are pleased to review and recommend. Call today to request an appointment or quote. Like them on Facebook.
Hwy 4 N., North Battleford (The bright green building)
306-445-4690
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306-374-0691
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306-445-2427
40-1519 8th St. E., Saskatoon www.petplanethealth.com
306-956-2245
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THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019
16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK
CLEARANCE 2019 CHEV SPARK LS
2019 CHEV MALIBU LS,
stock #19278
$52 Wk
2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT,
stock #19237
$77 Wk
stock # 19131
$97 Wk
DEMO UNIT 6,096 kms Was $16145 You SAVE $150
Cash Now Price
$15,995
2019 CHEV TRAX LT, stock # 19068
$77 Wk
Was $28,760 You SAVE $4,824
Cash Now Price
$23,936
2019 CHEV SILVERADO
DOUBLE CAB,
stock # 19285
Cash Now Price
$23,803
2019 CHEV SUBURBAN LT, stock # 19046
$218 Wk
Was $45,885 You SAVE $6,985
Cash Now Price
$38,900
Cash Now Price
$73,816
$33,545
2019 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB SLE, stock # 19308
Was $57,795 you SAVE $8,800
$48,995
stock# 19067
stock # 19195
Was $45,895 You SAVE $7,473
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2019 GMC TERRAIN SLE
2019 GMC SIERRA DOUBLE CAB BASE,
$119 Wk
Was $79,820 You SAVE $6,004
Cash Now Price
$149 Wk
$105 Wk
Was $29,435 You SAVE $5,632
Was $36,595 You SAVE $3,050
$101 Wk
Cash Now Price
$38,422
Was $36,915 You Save $1,916
Cash Now Price
$34,999
Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. All vehicles were available at time of print. Prices and payments are plus tax. All dealer rebates, discounts, factory incentives, prices, and interest rates are subject to change or end without notice as new retail incentive programs are announce. See dealer for details.