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Prairie Spirit approves 2013/14 school year calendar The Prairie Spirit Board of Education formally approved the school year calendar for 2013/14 at its regular Board meeting on Monday, April 22.

The calendar meets the new Ministry of Education requirement to provide 950 hours of instructional time for students, while

Let me tell you a tale . . . Author Jaylene Duckworth has her young audience completely enrapt, Thursday, during the annual Biggar Central School 2000 Authors’ Showcase. Duckworth was reading from

maintaining traditional student breaks.

The calendar features a two-week Christmas break, a week-long break

her book ‘A Fraidy Pants Liar’. Check out biggarindependent.ca this Friday for more content on the annual showcase. (Independent Photo

by Kevin Brautigam)

The Independent nets honours at Sask. Weekly convention T

he Biggar Independent was recognized at the recent Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association’s (SWNA) 2013 convention, April 19 and 20.

Held at the Sheraton Cavalier in Saskatoon, the convention’s Better Newspapers Competition - BNC awards recognized the top weekly papers in the province.

The Independent placed well in all categories entered, but took top spot in for its editorial page (Class B Circulation 1,200 to 1,999) in the General Excellence awards. Publisher Peggy Hasein was recognized for her strong and engaging writing, while the layouts and construction of the pages were balanced between local and national content, with strong design.

The Independent received 76 points while second place Davidson Leader came in with 73, and the Melfort Journal, 72. Both the Leader and the

in February (including Family Day) and a 10-day break in April, including Easter.

Teachers will begin the

Journal are very strong papers in the province, every year claiming their share of honours from judges selected to the SWNA’s BNC Awards.

Photographer Kevin Brautigam was recognized with a second place in the General Excellence ‘Photographer of the Year’ - one point from the top spot Lloydminster Meridian Booster’s Chad Gibson. Third place was taken up by the Meadow Lake Northern Pride’s Terry Villeneuve. Judges said all three photographers captured unique perspectives and created engaging images. Brautigam’s portfolio of images captures “the moment brilliantly and delivers a perspective that others may not see,” explained the judges.

The SWNA annual convention was in its 97th year, and over the course of the two-day conference, delegates attended the Better Newspaper Competition Awards, attended workshops and networked with industry peers.

school year on Monday, August 26, while students will start the school year on Tuesday, September 3, following the Labour Day long weekend.

The length of the school day will be five hours and nine minutes in order to meet the required number of instructional hours. In addition, early dismissals on Thursday afternoons will be discontinued effective September, 2013.

“Planning for the 2013/14 school year calendar has been a new and challenging process for everyone involved,” said Board Chair Larry Pavloff. “We believe the new calendar will maintain our focus on student learning while also supporting students, staff members and families.”

Each year, the Prairie Spirit school year calendar is created through a collaborative process i n cl u d i n g i n p u t f r o m the Board of Education, Division administration, teaching staff, out-of-scope support staff, unionized support staff, parents and students.

Parents and students were surveyed about their satisfaction with the student breaks for the next school year. Approximately 1,100 parents and students participated in the online survey.

The Ministry of Education requires that all school divisions publish their school calendars by May 1 each year.

Last minute details . . . Biggar Central School Junior Badminton coach Carly Warwick gives her charges Tyrelle Hooper and Teagon Polsfut some last instruction during Sectional play, April 24. BCS hosted the top teams from Rosetown and Plenty, for the opportunity to move on to District play in Kindersley, April 27. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013

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Saskatchewan communities taking advantage of Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program With new applications coming in daily, more than $1.6 million has been allocated to more than 300 clients through the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program.

This funding is helping to prevent flood damage by investing in mitigation efforts across Saskatchewan.

“This program has been very successful so far and we want to ensure all Saskatchewan communities, businesses, First Nations and individuals continue to prepare for potential flooding,” Minster responsible for the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency Ken Cheveldayoff said April 26. “With runoff anticipated to be in full swing within the week, I encourage anyone who feels a mitigation project, temporary or permanent will help to protect them against imminent flooding contact the Water Security Agency as soon as possible.”

Many communities

and First Nations are sandbagging, installing culverts, clearing channels and building berms to ensure they are protected against flooding this spring. This includes projects like the Parrish and Heimbecker building in Moose Jaw where a dike is being constructed to prevent flooding.

“With the amount of snow still around the province, many RMs could be dealing with water-related issues this spring,” Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities President David Marit said.

“Programs like this not only help us to mitigate the impacts of flooding today, but in the future as well.”

Since 2011, the Water Security Agency has provided $25 million to assist in the construction of 580 permanent flood mitigation works across the province.

These investments have helped Saskatchewan communities in their efforts to create

permanent protection from flooding.

The Water Security Agency was created to lead implementation of the 25Year Saskatchewan Water Security Plan. It will improve water management capacity and service to individuals, businesses and communities across Saskatchewan. This new agency brings together, for the first time, all of the major responsibilities related to water quality and quantity.

Illustrating the art of the art . . . Topher Quiring, right, works through an illustration, giving BCS students an insight into the process of giving an image life, while Stephanie Park, Noah Shamon and Raine Earnest bring to life their drawings. Quiring, who illustrated Jaylene Duckworth’s book ‘A Fraidy Pants Liar’ (see front page) inspired the kids to simply let go, put the mind in neutral and let the image emerge from the clouded nether regions. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Crown sector sees major growth in 2012 The Saskatchewan Crown sector made net earnings of almost $479 million in 2012, up $28 million from last year’s mark of $451 million.

Total revenues for 2012 were $4.54 billion, down $1.0 million from the previous year.

These strong results were higher than budgeted, and reflected better than expected performance at SaskTel, SGI and SaskEnergy.

This performance allowed

the Crown sector to contribute $280 million in dividends to the General Revenue Fund, while making investments in infrastructure of more than $1.5 billion.

“The Crowns continued to deal with extraordinary growth in 2012,” Crown Investments Minister Donna Harpauer said April 24.

“Since 2007, they have each made more than 33,000 new connections, a rate of growth that is just unprecedented in Saskatchewan.”

Because of infrastructure demand, Crown debt went up by $941.3 million. However, debt remains at reasonable levels, with a consolidated debt ratio of 53.9 per cent. Individual Crown corporation debt ratios benchmark well against accepted industry standards.

There were a number of significant accomplishments in Crown Investments Corporation and the Crown sector in 2012, including:

Bye, bye birdie . . . Junior badminton players hit the courts at Biggar Central School 2000 for Sectional play, April 24. Players advanced to District play this past April 27 in Kindersley. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

• SaskPower made steady progress on the world’s first and largest commercialscale coal-fired carbon capture and storage project at Boundary Dam, which is expected to be online in the fall of 2013 and with full commercial operation of CO2 capture in 2014.

In 2012, the company also spent $44 million on upgrades to the Shand Power Station and is embarking on a number of other infrastructure renewal projects in 2013.

• SaskEnergy spent $79 million in 2012 on system integrity activities, including nearly 2,150 distribution service upgrades and expanded leak surveying efforts. The system integrity budget will increase to $94 million in 2013.

• SGI Canada achieved a record underwriting profit in 2012, aided by a summer of fewer than expected storms and resulting claims.

• SaskTel made fibre optic service accessible to more than 40,000 homes in 2012 as it continues to replace cable with the new, faster technology.

• SaskWater increased the total volume of potable and non-potable water delivered by 17 per cent, and generated a surplus of $3.0 million in 2012.

“The Crowns are making a key contribution to the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth, meeting the unprecedented demand for service and preparing for more growth in the future,” Harpauer said.

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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013

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Meet your 2013 Fair Queens - May 31 to June 2 nursing to become a pediatric nurse.

I would like to wish my fellow contestants the best of luck and thank everyone for their support.

See you at the Fair!

Prairie Dawn Parney

Shelby Stanley My name is Shelby Stanley, and I’m in Grade 11.

I like to hang out with my friends and paint.

When I graduate I’d like to go to MC college and get my hairdresser and esthetics course, and open a home business with my best friend Christina.

I’d like to thank Lisa Haynes for this opportunity and also wish the following contestants good luck: Anissa Silbernagel, Prairie Dawn Parney, and Sierra Larlham.

Thank you in advance to all who have and will support me.

college to do something in the biology field.

Thanks to everyone for all of their support, and good luck to the other contestants: Anissa, Shelby and Prairie Dawn!

Anissa Silbernagel Hi! My name is Anissa Silbernagel.

Anissa Silbernagel Sierra Larlham Hi, I am Sierra Larlham, and I am running for Biggar Town and Country Fair Queen.

I am currently enrolled at Biggar Central School 2000 and finishing my Grade 11.

When I have completed high school I am hoping to go to university or

Bargain Hunters . . . The tables were full and those looking for a deal were plentiful at the Biggar United Church’s annual garage sale. The two-day event, April 26 and 27, had folks snatching up those unique treasures, finding those hidden treasures. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Sierra Larlham

I am 16 years old and go to Biggar Central School 2000. I work as a waitress/cook at Kelly’s Kitchen.

In my free time I like to spend time with my family and hang out with my friends. After high school I plan to go to the University of Saskatchewan and take

paramedic and to become an LPN. Good luck to Anissa,

Prairie Dawn Parney I am 17 years old and in Grade 12 this year.

I was born and raised in a farming family and I enjoy helping out when I can, whether it be running meals out to the field or driving equipment at seeding, harvest or anytime throughout the year.

Some of the things I like doing in my spare time are playing instruments, hunting, fishing, riding my dirt bike or sled, or just being outdoors. Also, a lot of time is spent volunteering with the Biggar and District Fire Department.

I hope to continue helping people in need after I graduate by becoming a part-time

Shelby and Sierra while they are out selling

tickets - wish you ladies all the best!

Acacia Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star news Several members from Acacia Chapter No. 3, Biggar, Cheryl and Rick Rann, Nancy Pike, Sylvia Thomson, Debbie Robinson and Vera McNeil, attended the 97th Session of Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan, Order of the Eastern Star, April 23-27 at the Delta Hotel, Regina. They all assisted with the sessions.

Noteworthy donation was made to ESTARL (Eastern Star Training Award for Religious Leadership), $705. A silent auction, Treasure Chest (recycled clothing, et cetera) and through the efforts of all the

provincial members, raised over $6,000 to go to the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron’s project of Huntingtons Disease.

Fifty-year-plus members were honoured on Saturday afternoon.

The Most Worthy Grand Matron of the International Order of Eastern Star was able to attend Thursday and Friday. Others from the United States and other parts of Canada were in attendance.

On Saturday evening the Installation of Grand Officers for 2013-14, W.G.M. Donna Sanders and WGP Rod Stafford

and other grand officers took place. Eric ‘Rick’ Rann from Acacia was installed as Grand Sentinel.

All reported a very informative and fun time.

Eric “Rick” Rann

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Biggar .............................................117.9¢/L Duperow Cardlock .........................117.9¢/L Perdue… .........................................117.9¢/L Landis… .........................................118.9¢/L Rosetown… ....................................118.9¢/L North Battleford….........................118.9¢/L Unity...............................................118.9¢/L Saskatoon .......................................117.9¢/L Humboldt .......................................113.9¢/L Lloydminster ..................................109.9¢/L Kindersley ......................................117.9¢/L Swift Current .................................116.9¢/L

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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013

Private liquor stores long overdue The news this week that private liquor stores would be allowed to operate in Saskatchewan was good news for a province that is growing every day. For some, the announcement was long overdue.

In a day when the provincial government has so many other areas where they can spend their tax dollars -- areas such as health care, affordable education, highways and other infrastructure -- it doesn’t make sense for them to invest in retail outlet buildings. The initial investment alone is prohibitive not to mention all the maintenance and upkeep costs that go hand in hand as a property owner.

However, the SLGA will still be the wholesaler so the government will still get its share. There are some limits such as minimum pricing and purchases will have to be made through SLGA. For a business owner this can be restrictive -- and for the consumer as well.

It is hoped that SLGA will improve their service level and will expand their product line. For example, last year out of the top 10 Canadian wines none were available in Saskatchewan. Likewise for those who see commercials and would like to purchase a product only to find you cannot purchase it in Saskatchewan. Or, for those travellers who pick up a bottle of wine they have sampled on a wine tour only to find out, once again it is not available here.

True, there may be some issues with cross border trade but, really, this is a province that trades north and south freely why should we not be able to bring in products from British Columbia or Ontario. If there are barriers, this government needs to fix them. Indeed, Canada needs to fix them.

Any successful retailer given today’s market will tell you that you need to cater to the customer. SLGA needs to realize this and learn to cater to the consumers in this marketplace.

P.H.

Canadians don’t understand how important oil sands are to our future prosperity Energy literacy in this country must be improved so that we can have intelligent debates about energy policy

by Bruce Graham, President and CEO, Calgary Economic Development Distributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia. com At its core, Canada is an export nation. And our largest export is oil and gas.

As Canadians, we’re lucky to have the third largest oil reserves in the world – 97 per cent of them located in the oil sands in Northern Alberta.

We’ve gained the skills to exploit these reserves in an environmentallyfriendly manner and to export them primarily via pipelines using innovative technology and tough environmental regulation.

During the next 25 years, the oil sands are expected to contribute over $2.1 trillion to the Canadian economy – about $84 billion a year.

That’s money that goes to all parts of Canada and creates jobs and industry.

Over that same period, the oil sands are expected to contribute about $311 billion in federal taxes to help pay for Canada’s health, education and social programs.

And new oil sands investments are predicted to grow Canada’s oil sands-related jobs from 75,000 in 2010 to 905,000 in 2035 – creating 126,000 jobs in provinces other than

Alberta.

The energy sector remains the largest employer of Aboriginal people in the country, and in 2010 purchased about $1.3 billion in goods and services from Aboriginal-owned businesses.

So why, given the enormous importance of this industry, does the energy sector need to apologize or suggest it can do better? Sure it can do better – it are still in the early stages of developing this resource, but it must stop apologizing.

Canada has some of the toughest environmental and human rights laws and regulations on the books. Oil sands green-

house gas emissions account for 1/600th of the world’s carbon emissions and, through the ingenuity of Canadians, those emissions have been declining. Since 1990, carbon emissions intensity from the oil sands has been reduced by 26 per cent.

Canada is developing world-leading carbon capture and storage projects. In fact, a Calgary-based company is amongst the finalists in the Virgin Earth Challenge for carbon negative technology – further reinforcing our technical expertise and commitment to the environment.

Alberta’s oil sands and Canada’s extensive pipeline network are highly regulated and closely monitored.

New proposed pipelines like Northern Gateway will be among the most advanced, safest pipelines in the world, and will include sophisticated computerized monitoring systems, aerial patrols, routine inspections and detailed education outreach to local landowners and communities.

Unfortunately many Canadians simply don’t understand how important the oil sands – and

the pipeline networks that transport this oil – are to the future strength of the nation.

A recent study by the University of Calgary on energy literacy demonstrates how much work needs to be done to educate Canadians on energy issues.

As the University of Calgary’s Jean-Sebastien Rioux notes, “Canada is in danger of having a general population that is divorced from the process of wealth creation via the responsible development of our plentiful natural resources – both renewable and non-renewable – which account directly for over 15 per cent of our Gross Domestic Product, and about 20 per cent if we include the indirect contribution to our GDP through the purchase of goods and services such as construction, machinery, professional services and transportation.”

We need to vastly improve energy literacy in this country so that we can have intelligent debates about energy policy.

We must begin to realize the importance of diversifying our energy market beyond the United States. Canada loses $50 million a day or $17

billion a year because our only customer, the United States, demands a discount on the international market price.

If Canadian oil could reach tidewater via pipelines, like Northern Gateway, to the West Coast, we could eliminate this discount, meaning more money in provincial and federal coffers – and more jobs across the country. Similarly moving product east via TransCanada’s converted gas pipeline to Quebec and New Brunswick provide opportunities to get to tidewater.

The risks of building and operating pipelines are manageable; it can be done in a safe and environmentally-sound manner.

The real risk is a public that’s been and continues to be misinformed on energy matters.

The focus must now be on better educating Canadians on our natural resource and energy abundance – and on the transportation networks that get these resources to market.

No less than the future prosperity of this country depends on it.

Bruce Graham is President and CEO of Calgary Economic Development.

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“Making coffee has become the great compromise of the decade. It’s the only thing “real” men do that doesn’t seem to threaten their masculinity. To women, it’s on the same domestic entry level as putting the spring back into the toilet-tissue holder or taking a chicken out of the freezer to thaw.” ~Erma Bombeck I am an Erma Bombeck fan and didn’t really think much about her coffee observations until I attended the newspapers’ yearly convention. The event was hosted at, I have to confess, one of my favourite hotels -- for a number of reasons but on the list is the fact that there is a Starbucks in the lobby.

It is my habit to stop

in for a cup of non fat chai tea latte, the size depends on my mood and timeline before attending the functions of the morning.

Sometimes I will indulge in another in the afternoon depending on circumstances.

So, the coffee makers at this upscale coffee house are referred to as baristas. Baristas, I have discovered, operate a commercial espresso machine. It’s not a simple as it sounds.

Baristas are trained to operate the machine which prepares the coffee based on certain guidelines dictated by the shop owner.

It’s like being a sort of bartender, only for coffee. Interacting with the customer, handling and scheduling orders and customizing the order. The job of barista can be likened to that of a sommelier.

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As a sommelier must be familiar with all types of wine and the consumption so too does a barista become familiar with the entire coffee process from acquiring knowledge of the coffee beans themselves to preparing the perfect cup of coffee.

Taking that one step further, in more exclusive, specialized shops baristas also indulge in a form of art -- latte art.

It’s hard to describe this art form but think back to a time when you may have ordered a cup of cappuccino only to find when it arrived the milk created a scene.

This is latte art. Simply put it is the decorative and consumable combination of steamed milk and espresso. Fans are conflicted on the value of latte art. The purists say the focus should be on the coffee

Morguard and Global Transportation Hub sign conditional deal The Global Transportation Hub (GTH) has entered into a conditional sales agreement with Morguard Investments Limited that would provide leased facilities designed for the transportation and distribution sector.

If finalized, the purchase would include an initial 50 acres in 2013 with the option for additional land in future years.

Deputy Premier Ken Krawetz said the agreement with Morguard represents an important investment in our province.

“The GTH is Saskatchewan’s commitment to developing a supply chain, logistics and transportation infrastructure that will support global trade for generations to come,” Krawetz said. “We are pleased with Morguard’s interest in the GTH.” “Institutional investors like our Canadian pension fund clients are looking for quality, long-

term real estate investment opportunities,” Morguard Senior Vice President of Development Margaret Knowles said. “We view the Global Transportation Hub in the context of the dynamic growth and potential of Regina and Saskatchewan as just such an opportunity. Our focus will be to provide sustainable, top quality multi- tenant and design build leased premises to tenants operating in the transportation and distribution sectors.

This agreement offers a private sector led solution to attract and secure companies seeking leased premises.”

Morguard is one of Canada’s leading fully integrated real estate organizations, with more than 1,400 employees and more than $12 billion in managed assets.

Morguard is a publically-traded company. The conditional sale is due to close in June 2013.

The agreement requires Morguard to adhere to the permitted land uses consistent with the GTH mandate, which includes transportation, distribution, light manufacturing, warehouse and related ancillary components.

The GTH has already added two new operations in 2013. In February, Emterra Group of Companies, the City of Regina’s new curbside recycler announced an $18 million investment, and in March, the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority announced it will construct a 145,000 square foot warehouse and distribution centre at the GTH. They joined Loblaw, Canadian Pacific Rail, the Yanke Group of Companies and Consolidated Fastfrate as tenants of the GTH. In total, the six companies represent $348 million of private sector investment in the GTH.

and its taste. Artistic types appreciated the appearance and presentation of the milk when they get their cuppa.

Nevertheless latte art is not easy to do.

Developing a high skill level involves hours of practice. It’s all about pouring the milk in a design (called etching).

The coffee cup is the blank canvas for motifs such as hearts, apples, rosettas, tulips and flames. Technique is varied. Some baristas work with only espresso and foamed milk while others will add chocolate syrup or other ingredients to add colour. Motifs using this method can be more intricate like starbursts, spirals and even animal faces.

There are even competitions in latte art. Baristas can be both men and women, but Bombeck may be right about it being the only thing “real” men can do in the kitchen without threatening their masculinity.

Just give me a cup of coffee to drink.

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Subsistence

by Bob Mason

I’d like to go back to that spot some day, and see if there is any sign of that old building remaining -- possibly the

whole spectacular thing has fallen down and disappeared long ago.

When Yours Truly first saw it (back about 1933

or so), while wandering along the river hills, he thought that it must be some kind of apparition.

I just shouldn’t have

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been there, but I was.

As young YT emerged from a deep ravine, expecting to find a grassy slope, he almost walked right into the place.

Someone had cut a whole batch of three-and-four inch poplar trees, peeled and dried them and proceeded to build a stockade wall right up to the cutbank behind them.

If my memory is right (and some folks claim that is debatable) even the empty south facing window frames were meticulously formed and held in place by small wooden dowels.

It was a wonderfully neat and clean thing to look at (I thought) and a real example of what one can do to make a shelter from the things around.

Years later I saw that same type of building (only smaller) in a stonefilled Doukhobor sauna across the river.

Being young and not used to knowing much about the pressures of life yet, I just stood there and gazed at that wonderful place and wondered why anyone would come away down there by the river to build it all.

Looking back on it now I kind of understand. The rough times of the Great Depression was really upon the whole country, and I imagine that someone just decided to get away from it all and prove to themselves that they could still get by.

Society had almost fallen apart, and they made up their own minds to go down by the river and do things in their own way, as their ancestors had done long, long ago.

Often I wonder if any sign of that old building can be found yet. And often I wonder if the inspiration to do a thing like that still exists. But I can dream, can’t I Not much later and not far away, Yours Truly, in his wanderings along the river, called in to see an old bachelor acquaintance, Leige Moore.

Leige lived in a log cabin at the top of the river hills on NE 16-39-10 W3rd, just south of our place.

About twice a year we would see him in his old buggy, going past on his way to town to buy his groceries, flour, sugar and salt, and little bits of this and that.

Along with the log cabin he had built, almost

every bit of furniture he had in it was homemade.

The blue birch bushes that flourished in the nearby swamp and river flats, supplied everything needed to make chairs, tables and cupboards fashioned from the two inch branches he had brought in.

And Leige’s bed was something else! A long box like affair cut and peeled from the local poplars (even morticed at the corners) and filled with a foot of leaves. When one lay on the tanned horsehide robe that covered them, they felt like one of the Eaton’s most expensive mattresses.

Like all bachelors, Leige did his own culinary stuff. YT slept with him on that bed one time and a big bowl of rising dough (for tomorrow’s bread) was under the blankets with us.

For all his seeming oddball ways, Leige was a very well bred active guy.

Many times he attended parties and dances in the old schoolhouse and seemed delighted to be asked to do an old country Irish jig during our lunch time.

Y.T. looked in the local history book, but sorry, his 30 years in Saskatchewan are only mentioned once, by one of his neighbours, about an escapade he made on the river in 1904. During the Depression Leige moved away (a lot of us did) and they tell me he went back to Nova Scotia.

The only other mention of him that Y.T. can find, are these few lines that one of the local school kids scrawled in his arithmetic book: “And though, old Leige, as the years wander by And our dreams of the thirties may linger and die I will never forget that far look in your eye!

Old Leige” Leige’s “way of life” was a real lesson in living (I thought). There are a lot of people in our world, whose only ambition seems to be rich or famous or even both.

But I often wonder if those bachelor guys got the same thrills by just making something out of nothing.

They called this “subsistence living”, I think, but way down deep inside every one of us, there is a part that wants to move

way “back of beyond” and make our own life. All of us know that feeling is fading though and will finally disappear just the same as old Leige has.

Back about same time, and almost in the same area, there lived a couple in an old board shack, part way down the slope to the North Saskatchewan River, and in his debatable wanderings Yours Truly (Y.T.) called there a few times too.

Few people ever called to see John and his wife, but they always seemed to welcome anyone who did.

I don’t know much about people, but despite all the hard times and the frugality of everything, they seemed to enjoy living there. I think that the two of them lived on practically nothing. The first time that I ever met John (or knew they were there) was when he was driving a couple of borrowed horses, pulling a wagon-mounted “Basket Hayrack” (made out of small poles) on our old threshing outfit.

Somewhere John (I could tell you his last name but I won’t) had gotten some mink wire, draped it around a couple of old hayrake wheels and made a fish trap to put in the river.

Some of the fish that it caught sure weren’t very much to look at, but Y.T. ate at their place a few times, and boy those fish tasted good.

A little bit up the slope John had dug a small ditch to divert the water of the small creek in the ravine onto his small, nearby garden.

Between, berries, mushrooms, fish, small game and their garden, he and his wife seemed to think they had everything. I remember them at meal time one day, apologizing for not having butter on the table . . . so what?

They claimed it was against their religion to have butter anyway.

Maybe Y.T. dreams too much. A lot of us are apt to think that this way of life is for the birds . . . maybe it is.

“My kingdom for a horse.”

So who is proudest, the person who makes a million dollar world cruise, or someone who had make their living from the land?

Maybe we’ll find out some day soon enough.

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013

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BCS Principal’s report

by Terry Braman The end of April signifies how close we are to the end of the year.

The students are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and how close they are to a great summer vacation. That summer vacation may include ice fishing, mittens and snowmobiling by the looks of things out my window this morning.

We had some beautiful weather over the weekend and I cannot wait for it to be around for longer than a day at a time, fingers crossed.

The Authors’ Showcase Committee would like to thank all of the staff and students who helped with the planning, set up and take down of our event.

Everyone should be very proud of all their hard work. Students from Pre K-Grade 6 were treated to a puppet show based on Robert Munsch books

by Wide Open Puppet Theatre; K-5 students had an opportunity to listen to Jaylene Duckworth talk about her story while Grade 6-12 students had a book talk from Arthur Slade. A few art students

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got to spend an hour with tattoo artist (and illustrator for Jaylene’s story) Topher Quring and learn a few tips on drawing. Both of our authors, Arthur Slade and Jaylene Duckworth were impressed with not only the displays and decorations in the commons area, but of the quality of work and effort the students put into their art and writing. Jaylene was blown away by the warm reception and the questions the students asked her about her book “A Fraidy Pants Liar.”

Diamond Lodge News The snow is melting!

About time I think.

The residents noticed we put a new Canada flag outside and it looks nice in our patio. Now to clean up the yard and plant beautiful flowers.

Monday morning was training day for our new member of our activity department named Corine.

The residents greeted here and showed her some of the new games we play here. We had exercises and Wheel of Fortune.

Wednesday was a very fun day. The residents where shown paint samples of our new Long Term Care Facility. They gave their opinions about the colours. Then at 2:30 Louise came and did singalong. She was a beautiful voice. Our Junior Vol-

unteers came after school and did manicures before supper. We also had an evening entertainment.

A group of ladies from Rosetown called “Grace Notes” came and sang songs about falls prevention. they also showed us a few skits that they practiced. They were a very fun bunch of ladies.

Friday was Barbecue Club. We were hoping to eat outside but it is still cool out for us. So we got to enjoy hotdogs, hamburgers, and beans. In the afternoon we had our monthly Happy Hour.

Saturday morning the residents had Scattergories. In the afternoon they had a movie and freshly made popcorn. Smelt very good. Everyone was jealous and wanted a bowlful.

Families living in Saskatchewan benefit from lower taxes Income tax reductions by the Government of Saskatchewan since 2007 have resulted in significant savings for families and individuals.

For example, a family of four with $50,000 in annual income will pay just $207 in provincial income tax in 2013, compared to $2,302 in 2007, representing tax savings of $2,095 annually.

“These significant cuts to provincial income tax are making a huge difference in terms of disposable income and quality of life for Saskatchewan people,” Finance Minister Ken Krawetz said Tuesday. “Saskatchewan is now extremely competitive compared to other provinces in Canada in terms of taxation, and

as part of our Plan for Growth we intend to keep it that way.”

In terms of all provincial taxes, that same family will pay $668 in Saskatchewan in 2013, compared to $2,915 in Manitoba, $4,325 in British Columbia and $5,400 in Quebec.

“In keeping with the Plan for Growth, our government will ensure that Saskatchewan continues to have a competitive tax environment that will attract and retain individuals and businesses to our province,” Krawetz said. “Moving forward, we will continue to cut taxes for Saskatchewan people, provided those tax reductions are affordable and sustainable, within a balanced budget.”

Sunday was 1-1 time and some residents got their nails done. The Perdue United Church did the Sunday service.

Thank you to all of our volunteers again for all the work they do. We are also pleased to announce after 21 years, we have a brand new cookbook.

They are $10 each and the money earned will go to our great activity department.

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Biggar Long Term Care Project Update Grade beams for the building have been completed and waterproofed. Pile caps have been poured in the west two wings. Structural steel work on the floor joists has been completed on some areas and work continues as areas become available. Roof steel erection continues on the center and south wing. The welders are onsite assisting with steel erection as required. Floor decking is installed in the center area. The emergency generator shed foundation is excavated. Trenching for the new electrical service from the street is complete.

Plumbers and electricians continue to work in the crawlspace of the existing hospital and new building, as space becomes available.

Rosetown Long Term Care Project Update The last interior floor has been poured. The brick layers have been slotted to come on site shortly after this concrete pour. The new air handler building was delivered to site in pieces, lifted into place on top of the roof and connected together. The old generator has been taken off line and the new generator is now on line and responsible for all emergency back-up power (including the Hospital and Wheatbelt Lodge). Ongoing exterior wall insulating and sealing is taking place. Roofing has continued with the insulating and sealing of the sloped roofs and the install of the finished colored metal roof. Approximately 95% of the resident room metal studding is in place along with 85% of the common areas. They have completed the above ceiling rough in supports in all the resident rooms as well as the tub/spa rooms.

Kerrobert Integrated Health Centre Project Update The contractor has installed the majority of metal wall studs in the Phase 1 area and will start installing in the Phase 2 area the week of April 24. Mechanical has started to install duct work in the ceiling space in Phase 1 area. Electricians are installing electrical boxes and cabling in this area also. The gyproc boarding contractor was scheduled to start April 22nd installing gyproc on the walls in Phase 1 area. Roofing contractors continue working on the flat roof and pitched roof areas installing the decking board and blue skin barrier, roof insulation is to follow. Insulation and vapor barrier work has been scheduled to start in the next 2 to 3 weeks. The landscaping contractor is scheduled to be on site the first part of May to start some of the landscaping.

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Federal cash barely keeps up with ag growth

by Calvin Daniels Without a lot of fanfare Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced the launch of the Growing Forward 2 agricultural policy framework in Saskatchewan.

The framework is about investing dollars in the province over the next half decade which are supposed to be supportive of agriculture.

The federal and provincial governments will invest $388 million in Saskatchewan for strategic initiatives over five years, an increase of more than $25 million per year over the previous Growing Forward framework, related a government release.

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The dollars are being targeted at programs which offer flexibility to meet the needs of Saskatchewan farmers and agribusinesses.

The release notes the actual investment is going to programming identified after extensive consultation with producers.

So, the programming has been developed to provide: • $170 million over five years in agriculture innovation, research and technology transfer; • $65 million over five years in rural water infrastructure; • $60 million over five years in environment, food safety, plant and animal health; • $32 million over five years for value-added business development as well as trade and market development; • $25 million over five years in farm business management; and • $4 million over five years to support the industry in agriculture awareness initiatives.

Split over six areas, and then spread over five years, the impact of the dollars may be less that government is suggesting.

Certainly in some areas the dollars spent can be very positive.

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water infrastructure, a dollar invested whether in irrigation, dams, or bridges will have long lasting effects locally.

But when you take $32 million and spread it over a half decade, its real impact on value-added business development may be much harder to measure into the future.

Of course both levels of government speak glowingly of the investment.

“Our government remains focused on creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for Saskatchewan’s agricultural industry,” said Ritz in the government release.

“Growing Forward 2 provides flexible, innovative programming for Saskatchewan’s hard-working farmers to ensure they have the tools they need to remain competitive and expand into new markets.”

“Agriculture is one of the main economic drivers in Saskatchewan and this

new five-year agreement will help our farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses and exporters to grow the industry,” Stewart said in the same release. “We consulted extensively with producers and the industry on the development of these programs, which will help ensure our products continue to feed a growing world population and contribute to a better quality of life for all Saskatchewan citizens.”

While the programming may be less than needed, it is a positive that agriculture at least remains on the radar in Ottawa.

While the agricultural vote is of little impact federally these days, it is important the federal government continue to invest in such an important primary sector, and the recent announcement is good to see as it draws tax dollars into the sector from federal coffers.

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by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent

After a long, white, gloomy and cold winter, it is time to prepare our bodies for spring and activity! It is time to purge winter and invite the freshness of spring!

How can we do this?

Try spring tonics!

For centuries, women foraged in the early spring looking for fresh, green plants emerging.

In Saskatchewan the first green plants up are, of course, the dandelions!

The folklore of taking tonics each spring did not produce a fine tasting concoction. In fact most were bitter and not palate pleasing at all. Remember when the medicine we had to take tasted foul?

Pills and sugars have changed that now.

Also, a spring tonic made from dandelions may not appeal to your tastes. I prefer the very first leaves of the season mixed with my greens in the salad bowl. The leaves can be boiled in water and the liquid drank, but this certainly needs to be an “acquired” taste.

The latin name for the dandelion is Taraxacum officinale, translated it means the “Official Remedy for Disorders”. This plant, one of the first up in our gardens and lawns, is rich in Vitamin A, C, iron and calcium and detoxifiers. The health benefits include relief from liver disorders, diabetes, urinary disorders, acne, jaundice, and anemia. It maintains bone health, skin care and weight loss.

I guess, similar to the chia seeds (banned because they were used in religious ceremonies) this plant can be considered a superfood, and yet, because convention considers them a plague in our brilliant green lawns, they are ‘banned”. I trust that future generations of gardeners will honour this first blooming brilliant most beneficial plant!

Another spring tonic plant is the asparagus! A good source of fiber, iron,

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a source of beta-carotene, another antioxidant (protection against cancer). I like it raw, such a burst of lemony flavour, it is invigorating just in its taste. Now I have found a recipe for cooked portulaca: G a t h e r b u n ch e s o f leaves and stems when they are very young. Fry, drain and crumble bacon, add a little vinegar and sugar, stir in the cleaned portulaca, and steam it briefly until wilted.

Maybe, the goodness of the greens will undo the fat in the bacon . . . any excuse to eat crispy bacon!

My grandfather, a survivor of the depression in Saskatchewan, actually saved the seed, planted and harvested lamb’s quarters for their spring tonic, actually for munching on all season long!

The leaves and stems of this edible weed are loaded with calcium, beta-carotene and Vitamin C. I munch away at them in the garden raw, and also throw them in salads raw. A large harvest can be steamed just like spinach, served with a dash of vinegar and a dab of butter!

So, are you willing to put convention aside, and boost your health with the pharmacy that weeds present to you?

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Having trouble with weeds in your garden? Well then, just eat them! Reduce your blood pressure, detoxify your liver, and more by eating weeds . . . really! A weed is just a plant out of place! All have a purpose in nourishing and healing us. Using the first green leaves, full of minerals and Vitamins from the earth and the sun, the perfect spring tonic! (Photos from google.com/images) Vitamins A,C, E and K, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells.

Like the dandelion, it is a source of glutathione, a detoxifer. Detoxifers break down carcinogens and free radicals, helping to prevent several forms of cancer. Again, this first up in the spring is packed with antioxidants, which neutralize cell-damaging free radicals.

I suggest buying it from local farmers at our

markets, cooking up a great big batch of it and call it your spring tonic!

Steamed is a great way to cook asparagus, but it can also be grilled or roasted.

And then there are the other weeds that come up in the garden . . . portulaca and lamb’s quarters! Having trouble with weeds in your garden, well, just eat them!

Portulaca, also known as purslane, has been shown experimentally to reduce blood pressure and clotting, and also is

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Mothers Day Trivia On Mothers Day • Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia who started Mother’s Day celebrations also filed a lawsuit in an effort to stop the over- commercialisation of Mother’s Day. She lost her fight. Anna had hoped for a day of reflection and quiet prayer by families, thanking God for all that mothers had done.

• Julia Ward Howe staged an unusual protest for peace in Boston, by celebrating a special day for mothers. She wanted to call attention to the need for peace by pointing out mothers who were left alone in the world without their sons and husbands after the bloody FrancoPrussian War. • Japan’s Imperial family trace their ancestry to Omikami Amaterasu, the Mother of the World.

• Ancient Egyptians believed that ‘Bast’ was the mother of all cats on Earth, and that cats were sacred animals.

• In the Bible, Eve is credited with being the ‘Mother of All the Living.’

• In the vast majority of the world’s languages, the word for “mother” begins with the letter M. On Women and Motherhood • 24.8 is the median age of women when they give birth for the first time - meaning one-half are above this age and one-half are below. The median age has risen nearly three years since 1970.

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• August is the most popular month in which

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• Tuesday is the most popular day of the week in which to have a baby, with an average of more than 12,000 births taking place on Tuesdays during 2001.

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Authors’ Showcase a big hit . . . Popular author of the Hunchback Assignments series, Arthur Slade, gives Biggar Central School students a small look into the process of creating an indelible work through words, April 25, as the school hosted their annual Authors’ Showcase. Students could take in Slade’s presentation or fellow author Jaylene Duckworth’s work, illustrator Topher Quiring’s art workshops, the Wide Open puppet show, or look over the writing or art work of fellow students. The annual event inspires kids to find their voice. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Premier Brad Wall is calling for an emergency debate Thursday in the Legislative Assembly dealing with the serious problem of cyberbullying.

Wall said he will introduce the following motion: That this Assembly supports the efforts of the federal, provincial and territorial Justice Ministers to better protect children by combating cyberbullying, including but not limited to changes to the Criminal Code of Canada that would make it a specific criminal offence to share intimate images without consent.

“Online bullying is a serious threat to our children and unfortunately, our laws and responses have not kept pace with technology,” Wall said. “I am pleased to see that the

Prime Minister, the federal Opposition Leader, the federal Justice Minister and Justice Ministers from all across Canada are making this matter a priority and plan to implement changes as soon as possible.”

Wednesday, Saskatchewan Justice Minister Gordon Wyant met with his federal, provincial and territorial counterparts to discuss cyberbullying. Federal Justice Minister Rob Nicholson said he wants a review of the laws to combat cyberbullying completed by the end of June.

Wyant said he wants to see changes to the Criminal Code to specifically address the distribution of intimate images online.

“We believe that as with child pornography, the

forwarding of those images is a criminal offence,” Wyant said. “The whole idea here is consent. If there is no consent to distribute the image, we believe that’s where the offence lies.”

Wall said Canadians from coast to coast were shocked and saddened by the recent suicides of Amanda Todd and Rehtaeh Parsons, who were victims of cyberbullying.

“We simply need to do more to protect our children from online bullying and harassment,” Wall said. “Tougher laws are part of the answer, but it also means education on how to protect yourself or your kids and driving home the point that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.”

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Sincerely, Floyd Arthur 18p1 We would like to thank our family and friends who made our 25th Anniversary surprise party so amazing!! Thank you to everyone who brought food, gifts, cards and who attended and who helped in any way. A Special thank you to The Group and Czar Bomba who performed some special songs for us and a Very Big thank you to Mom and Dad, Bonnie, Richard and Peggy, Auntie Arlene and Uncle Dave, our children and our bridesmaids and groomsmen.

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in May: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 26, guest speaker, Maryann Assailly.

Everyone welcome. For pastoral services or information, please contact Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-951-7122 or leave a message at the office, 306-9483731.

48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner Quebec St. and 8th Ave. West; Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service at 10:50 a.m.; an Ladies Bible Study at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday mornings.

Everyone is welcome to join us.

Contact our church office 306948-3424, Tuesday through Thursday.

36tfn MAY 1 - 23: Adjudicated Art Show, showing in the Credit Union Gallery at The Biggar Museum, Tuesday-Friday, 1 - 5 p.m.

17c3 TUESDAY, MAY 7: 2 p.m., ‘Mother of the Year Tea’ at Biggar Community Hall.

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

Proceeds to and sponsored by Biggar Community Connections.

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

15c4 THURSDAY, MAY 9: 7-9 p.m., Art Reception for adjudicated Art Show at Biggar Museum Credit Union Gallery. Refreshments available. Presented by Biggar & District Arts Council. Everyone welcome!

17c2 FRIDAY, MAY 10: 6 - 9 p.m.; SATURDAY, MAY 11: 9 - 12 a.m.: Biggar Arts Council presentation “Loosening Up -- Impressionism and Abstraction in Landscape” instructor, Mirian Korner, $20 per person. Register at Biggar Museum, 306-948-3451.

16c3 SATURDAY, MAY 11: 1:30 p.m., Art Adjudication and Open House in the Credit Union Gallery at the Biggar Museum. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome.

16c3 SATURDAY, MAY 11: #300 Fisher Air Cadets Squadron bottle drive, 9 a.m. - 12 noon.

18c2 MONDAY, MAY 13: Biggar & District Family Centre Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m. at the Biggar Family Centre. All people who are interested are welcome to attend.

17c3 JULY 8 - AUGUST 16: Biggar & District Family Centre’s Summer Preschool Program, Monday Fridays, 1 - 3 p.m. at BCS 2000.

Cost $75 per child. If you have any questions or to register your child, call Georgina at 306948-5623 leave message. *This program is open to 3 and 4 year olds and 5 year olds that have not attended Kindergarten.

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INVITATIONS SATURDAY, MAY 4: You are invited to a Baby shower for Katie Elizabeth, daughter of Steven and Lindsay Sagon born April 9, 2013. Come and go from 1 - 4 p.m. at the home of Jean Silvernagle, 234 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar 18nc

Check classifieds, photos/videos For FAX service, see us at The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

online @ biggarindependent.ca

AUCTION ATTEND ANOTHER HODGINS AUCTION on behalf of Done Rite Here Homes on Wed. May 8, 2013 @ Leask, SK - 9:30 am! Fork lifts, Deck, Gravel, Service, & Light Pickup Trucks, Vans, Enclosed, Utility & Camper trailers! REAL ESTATE: Mobile home & lot - in Leask, SK • Duplex home - in Leask, SK. For more info visit hodginsauctioneers.com or call 1-800-667-2075

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS Big brother, Owen, is excited to announce the safe arrival of his baby sister,

Mia Avery Meschishnick born March 18, 2013 at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask. weighing 7 lb.

3 oz. , 19.5 inches long.

Proud parents are Michelle and Rob; and grandparents, Michael Beadle and Cloty Meschishnick.

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

For more information call 9483451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

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TENDER LAND PARCEL SALE

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WANTED Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

Please phone 948-1773 or 9485393. Pickup available.

32tfn Wanted All Wild Fur. Shed antlers and old traps. Call Phil (306) 278-2299 or Bryon (306) 278-7756.

See UFC-161 Saturday, June 15th LIVE in Winnipeg V-I-P RINGSIDE FRONT ROW TICKETS available These tickets are held for fans in Rural Saskatchewan only

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STEEL BUILDING BLOWOUT CLEARANCE SALE! 20x22 $4,188. 25X26 $4,799. 30X34 $6,860. 32X44 $8,795. 40X50 $12,760. 47X74 $17,888. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www. pioneersteel.ca.

2006 Chev Equinox, 197,000km, 3.4L V6, sunroof, A/C, leather seats, CD player, $6,700 16c3 WRECKING TRUCKS all makes, all models ..Dodge..

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FOR SALE Auto Transport Trucks & Trailers Opportunity for full-time employment as Owner/Operator • 2001 Peterbilt 387 & Sun Valley Trailer • 2001 Peterbilt 379 & Sun Valley Trailer • 2007 Western Star & Cottrel Trailer Call Ken @ 1-866-622-2285 or protow@sasktel.net

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RECREATION 23 ft. Fifth-wheel Rustler, new fridge, one year ago, air conditioning, very nice shape, $6,000 O.B.O. Phone 306-951-7501 18p3 1981 Econoline camper van, 24,000 original miles, fridge, stove, bathroom, very nice shape, $4,000 OBO. Phone 306-951-7501 18p3 1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 948-7521.

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

MACHINERY

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PEDIGREE SEED for Spring 2013

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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013

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14tfn One bedroom house for sale.

All appliances included. Move in ready; $65,000. 216 - 2nd Ave. East, Biggar. Call for appointment, 306-948-2585 14tfn Three-bedroom home, completely renovated. Fully modern, energy package. Quiet neighbourhood. Close to school.

Priced to sell. For viewing call: 306-948-9517 or 306-948-5627.

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

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM Great Plains College offers Adult 10, Adult 12 and GED prep programming in a welcoming, safe, adult classroom environment.

ADULT 10 Study communications, life-work skills mathematics, science and social studies. Graduates are prepared to advance into the Adult 12 program or may apply to enter some post-secondary programs.

ADULT 12 Designed to help you obtain a credential that is recognized by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education as equivalent to a 24-credit Grade 12 diploma.

GED The GED test provides individuals with the opportunity to earn a credential recognized as demonstrating the knowledge and skills of a high school graduate—but gained in a different way.

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

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

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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

Modular, Manufactured or RTM homes.

A variety of homes in production or ready to ship Regina,SK 1-866-838-7744 Estevan, SK 1-877-378-7744 www.sherwoodhome.ca

LAND for SALE

FOR SALE‌ RM #349: acres 145.

SE-3-36-19-W3rd, $167,000. Cultivated

RM #349: SE-34-35-19-W3rd, $184,000. Cultivated acres 156.

Please contact Brad Edgerton, 306-463-7357 for more information.

Quick Stop & Fas Gas Convenience Store Full/part-time CASHIERS needed at Quick Stop.

Resumes can be dropped off or mailed to Box 452, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0

Westwinds Motor Hotel requires‌ • Part-time servers in Beverage Room, Must be 19 years of age.

Start immediately. Weekends and nights.

Dental and health care package available.

SERVICES

If YOU are‌ • Moving • Expecting a Baby • Planning a Wedding • Anticipating Retirement Call WELCOME WAGON at 948-2563 - Lisa Haynes We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PERSONAL

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1.866.296.2472 info@greatplainscollege.ca

Apply in person at ofÀce, 902 Main Street, Biggar.

This old gal from ArborÀeld, Is one you may want to see if you don¡t stop or yield.

She¡s a 1973 Special Edition Vintage model.

Still has power and does not wobble.

She¡s beginning to show some wrinkles, But no real big dents or crinkles.

This old gal is slowing down a little but never tardy, You¡ll Ànd her sitting in the Show Room at Spyder Auto Body!

To view or see this old antique‌ Call 306-948-2044 or just stop by and have a peek.

HELP WANTED A & W Rosetown is accepting applications for the following positions: 1. Full time Cook - Needed immediately 2. One Position for 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday - Friday 3. Full-time and Part-time Staff t &YQFSJFODF QSFGFSSFE t $PNQFUJUJWF 4BMBSZ BOE #FOFüUT HIRING IMMEDIATELY Please drop off resumÊ Attention Rick or send to Box 1090 – Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0 or email rfarrell.aw@sasktel.net 29-31c

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 15

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PRAIRIE MALT LIMITED, Biggar

Students -- Immediate Openings

General labourers needed for new Parrish & Heimbecker Elevator Carpenters, concrete work, and general construction Drop off Resumes at P&H OfÀce 220 Main St. Biggar, Sask.

Or mail to: Dwight Teale Box 760, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Call 306-873-9969

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Contract Manager Perdue Housing Authority Responsibilities…

• Daily operations of 22 Senior units and 2 family houses • Rental leases • Rent Collection • Budgeting • Project Tendering/overseeing contractor work • Payment of all invoices by payment voucher • All aspects of property management • Report monthly to Housing Board QualiÀcations…

• Accounting skills beneÀcial • Self Motivated • Good public relation skills an asset Resumes by May 15th, 2013 to Elizabeth McMahon Box 344 Perdue, SK S0K 3C0

Terms: May 1 - July 31 May 1 - June 15 Requirements…

• at least 18 years of age • pay according to Collective Agreement • Schedule -- week days -- day shift Submit resume to: Prairie Malt Limited, Box 1150, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 Attn: David Keith 306-948-3500 ext 532

VILLAGE OF LANDIS seeks Administrator The Village of Landis is accepting applications for the position of Administrator.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparation of tax and assessment rolls, handling resident’s inquiries, accounts payable and receivables, payroll and other accounting functions associated with municipal government.

QualiÀcations: 1. Preference will be given to those who hold a CertiÀcate of Local Government Administration.

2. Prior municipal experience and knowledge of the Munisoft computer system would be a deÀnite asset.

3. Prior accounting experience would be an asset.

4. ProÀcient in use of Microsoft OfÀce applications.

5. Must be bondable.

All potential employees are required to provide the Village with a criminal record check.

If interested, please submit a detailed resume, with cover letter stating expected salary to: Village of Landis Box 153 Landis, SK S0K 2K0 Fax: 306-658-2156 Email: villageoÁandis@sasktel.net Closing Date until Àlled.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MEAT MANAGER, Jasper Super A. Jasper Super A is looking for an experienced Retail Meat Manager. As Meat Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the managing the department, including cutting meat. You must have working knowledge of gross margins, expense controls and human resources management. The successful candidate must have Grade 12 (or equivalent) and be able to provide a “clear” security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities please forward your resume to our Head Office, The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) in confidence to: Human Resources, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4.

Fax 780-447-5781.

Email: humanresources@tgp.ca.

NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved.

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

Western Sales, a growing John Deere dealership with locations in Biggar, Central Butte, Davidson, Elrose, Outlook and Rosetown is hiring permanent full time

Apprentice/Journeyman Service Technicians for our Biggar location situated at 101 Hwy 14 East.

We require individuals to repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain heavy duty Ag equipment including combines, tractors, seeders and sprayers.

• Must be thoroughly familiar with tractors and farm equipment and have the knowledge and skill to make repairs properly.

• Full job description available on request.

• Must be able to work extended hours during spring and fall.

• Compensation, $24 - $35 - rate is based on level of experience.

• Required work experience, 3 - 5 years. We offer a full beneÀt package which includes medical, dental, disability, life insurance and matched pension.

E-mail resumes to… Attn: Rome Molsberry, careers@westernsales.ca or by fax to 1-306-882-3389.

For more information you can also contact me at 1-306-882-4291

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Mature individual seeking energetic contractor tradesperson to refurbish rental units in Biggar on a share basis.

Everything negotiable. Good residual income for years.

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Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE.

SOBEYS GROCERY STORE now hiring Meat Wrappers. Fulltime & part-time hours available.

Please fax resume to: 780-8752103. Mail or drop off at: 4227 45 Ave., Lloydminster, AB, T9V 2E9.

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@ pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout N. America. 1-800-867-6233; www. roadexservices.com

Deadline…

Mondays at 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013

16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

NDP playing fast and loose with facts to score political points, say Sask Party The Saskatchewan NDP have a history of fear mongering and this Legislative session is no exception, claimed the Sask Party, Wednesday.

During Question Period on April 23, NDP Environment Critic and Saskatoon Nutana MLA Cathy Sproule alleged that the Saskatchewan Party government was privatizing the provincial fish hatchery in Fort Qu’Appelle.

This is absolutely wrong, says Minister of the Environment Ken Cheveldayoff.

“Cam Broten, the NDP’s new leader, says he wants to raise the level of political discourse in Saskatchewan - then directs his Environment Critic to engage in oldschool, political fearmongering,” the Saskatoon Silver Springs MLA added. “Not exactly a new direction from the same old NDP. Nothing is being privatized and no one is losing their jobs, but the NDP don’t care about the facts as long as they get some media.”

What the government

is looking at is setting up a non-profit, industry agency that will administer the Fish and Wildlife Development Fund (FWDF) and operate the hatchery, but will still report to the Minister.

Membership

of the FWDF steering committee includes the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, Saskatchewan Trappers Association, Saskatchewan Outfitters Association,Saskatchewan Bow Hunters Association, Nature Saskatchewan,

and Sask Fly Fishers Association.

These members have been requesting this change for some time.

“This week is just another example in what is becoming a long list for the NDP. Cam Broten

refuses to make up his mind and stick to one position - saying one thing and then doing another,” explained Cheveldayoff.

“First he’s against Keystone XL, and then he’s for it. In the NDP platform he wrote, Broten

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is in favour of finding efficiencies in the health care system - then he’s against it. He just can’t get his story straight.

“Cam Broten is just as divided as his party is - no wonder his leadership has split the NDP.”

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“We’ll getcha covered”

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Helping you Help yourself Phone:

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

AURORA CONSTRUCTION & HAPPY AMPER SERVICES • Sewer • Water • Power • Drainage • Footings

Electrical Installation & Maintenance

Authorized Appliance Depot Electrical Wiring Trenching Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291

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

Cell: 306-221-6888

PLUMBING & HEATING

DMH ELECTRIC

Dion Harrabek 306-948-2657 cell: 306-948-9136 dionh@sasktel.net

OPTOMETRISTS

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar, Sask.

948-3389

Doctor of Optometry

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

• Commercial • Residential • Design Builder • Insurance Claims • Renovations • Drafting Service

“Big or Small -We Do Them All” Licenced Journeyman Carpenters Troy McCarty 306-948-5627 (H) 306-948-9280 (C) Mitch McCarty 306-373-8254 (H) Serving Biggar ... Since 1968

HANDY JIM SERVICES

• painting & finishing • decks & small buildings • light plumbing • windows & doors • laminate & hardwood floors • general repairs

PHOTOGRAPHY

PRAIRIE BOYZ VINYL FENCING LTD.

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

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

306-948-4565 (c)

Dan… 306-281-5090 Chad… 306-280-1524

New Stucco & Restoration…

306-948-2814

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

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

306-716-4021

modernlookhomerenos@gmail.com www.facebook.com/modern.look.35

Faxing Photocopies Envelopes Letterheads Business Cards Receipts Invoices Statements Rubber Stamps

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SEED CLEANING

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

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

Services available…

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

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

Call: Bill: Dale:

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

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

~ Gift Certificates ~

Phone: 306-948-5678

Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available.

306-948-2548 or 948-9710

Mundt’s Mobile Custom Grain Cleaning will clean wheat, barley, durum, CPS wheat, oats, peas and lentils.

Reasonable rates - together with -

For bookings, call Jason

306-948-2887 or cell 948-6969

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

306-948-2208

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

New Beginnings Wellness Centre “Putting PERSONAL back into fitness training!”

Wayne Baldwin, PFT, CPTA, CNHC

Specializing in Exclusive Seasonal Personal Training Sessions! …for weight loss, body sculpting, strength training.

Spray Foam

Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions

Insulation

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

Email: northland83@yourlink.ca Want to insulate your quonset, farm/commercial buildings, house or cabin?

Lower your heating and cooling costs and add strength to your buildings!

Visit us @ 114- 2nd Ave. W., Biggar

306-948-2805 Cell: 306-948-6062

Small Ads Work… You’re reading this one!!!

Flyers Resumes Posters Menus Programs and Booklets Phamphlets Christmas letters File Folders

306-918-7264

DENTAL

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

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

jacklinandrews@ gmail.com

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

30 min.

Circuit Gym

cell:

Biggar, Sask.

Located in Angie’s Hair Salon 219 Main St., Biggar Call 948 948-7274 7274 or 948 948-3696 3696

Ladies Only

Ph:

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

Consultant & Coach Anne G. Livingston •Ideal Protein Weight Loss Clinic •Epicure Selections •Walden Farms Products •Young Living Essential Oils •Beauticontrol Skin Care www.beautipage.ca/annelivingston

306-222-8673

GEORGE STAHL

Renos…

Jacklin Andrews, MSW, Counsellor

Email: nix1@sasktel.net

Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses

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

Your Healthy Living

• Five Inch Seamless • Fascia

NCM Home Maintenance - Interior and - Handyman Services - Labour Hire Service FREE quotes Prompt Honest Service

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Northland Foaming

Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography

biggarindependent.ca

• framing • additions • windows & door sales • siding • rooÄng • drywall & Änishing

Call Jim @ 306-948-3333

Photos by Jocelyn

ONLINE @

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Exterior Painting

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

Kirk Ewen

McCARTY CONSTRUCTION

available to do…

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

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

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

CONTRACTING LTD.

www.madgeroofing.com Biggar, Sask.

Electrical… 306-658-3004 Excavation… 306-951-7667 BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES

MADGE

306-717-2818

• Commercial • Industrial • Residential

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Sticky Labels Address Labels Social Tickets Draw Tickets Calendars and Day Planners Presentations

Where you can feel right at home!

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

104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask.

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

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

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

306-948-3408 DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist 115 - 1st Ave. W. Rosetown, Sask.

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

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

Call now for your FREE quote on all your printing needs Phone: 306-948-3344 Fax: 306-948-2133

Email: tip@sasktel.net Box 40, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

and more…

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013

18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

LEGAL SERVICES

BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. Bonnie L. Reddekopp, JD 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

ACCOUNTING

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

AUTOMOTIVE

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

306-948-3376

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 306-948-5133

after hours George: 948-4042 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

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Criminal Law Commercial Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko Lisa Watson look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

948-2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

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

Services include:

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

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

624 Duchess St. Saskatoon, SK S7K 0R1

Ph: 306-933-2970

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

jeffgorman@daviesdrury.com

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

spencerbeaulieu@daviesdrury.com

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

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

Rosetown, Sask.

Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

M & N REPAIR

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

701 - 4 Ave. E., Biggar

TIRES

Robert Hoesgen, CFP

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

948-1722

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc., and mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities Inc. ®Credential is a registered mark owned

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

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

info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca

Panasonic, Samsung,

Qualilty!

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

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

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

Super B outfits hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

The Country Clipper

SERVICES THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth

306-948-3384 • All Breed Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory) • Natural health care for pets • Massage “Acupressure”

For appointments and inquiries, call

306-948-2091 Mon. - Thurs., 7 a.m. - 5 pm.

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

NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING •Texas Gates •Spray Foam Insulation •Sandblasting & Painting •Internal Coatings •Rock Guard Coatings g

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

Pat Wicks, rd

To fax…stop in at The Independent

A Sign of

• sides of Beef available

Box 736, Biggar

Hwy 14 East, Biggar 948-2109

306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca

Troy May, owner/operator Fax: 306.237.TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca

Living Books Distributor

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

306.237.7671

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

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Ask Abou

Modern Licenced Abbatoir

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair

Pamela Eaton

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

MONARCH MEATS

Heavy Truck Repair

Lyndsey Sacher

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Your authorized

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

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

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

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

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

Fax:

Open Monday-Saturday

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

403 Main Street, Biggar

J. G. Smith

948-3996

KRF Auto Centre

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

Biggar, Sask.

306-882-2289

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

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

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

HAULS TO THE DUMP

“Where we do it all for you!!”

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

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

…for bookings contact

Prairieland Collision

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Toll Free: 866-403-2298

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

Tridem & Super B trailers

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

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

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

222 Main St., Biggar Tel: 306-986-2600

Rebel Landscaping

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

100% handwash

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

Gareth McKee

Cell: 306-948-7524

Custom Grain Hauling

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

ACCOUNTING

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

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

1st Ave. West, Biggar

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

BURNT ORANGE SOLUTIONS

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

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

SERVICES

SERVICES

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

Garry A. Faye

COURIER/HAULING

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

Shop at my home!

Call 948-3427 for appts.

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

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

Anne G. Livingston

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

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

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

Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar

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

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

658-4474, Landis, SK

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

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

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

…call 306-948-3344

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK -19

Blazer badminton

VILLAGE OF LANDIS Invitation to Tender The Village of Landis offers invitation to tender Fire Hall/ Shop and R/O unit.

Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Fire Hall Tender” addressed to the Village OfÀce.

Tenders are to be submitted by June 1st, 2013.

The work to be done consists of the following: 1. Construction of a 40 by 60 foot wood structure.

Material package provided 2. Concrete forms and slab 3. Heating, Plumbing and Electrical requirements 4. Finish Details Biggar Central School Senior Boys’ Jared Mcleod, right, and Gordie May, compete during the school’s recent home tournament. Mcleod and May, along with other senior badminton members are making their playoff bids. (Independent File Photo by Kevin Brautigam) This past week the Senior Blazers started their playoff run.

On Tuesday, April 23 the team attended Sectionals in Rosetown. Results there were: Clarke Sopczak, second (Boys Singles), Ceejay Lehnert

and Edyn Keith, first (Girls Doubles), Kyle McCarty and Catlin Heather, first, and Gordie May and Jared Mcleod, second (Boys Doubles), Jake Lehnert and Sabrina Yuchak, first (Mixed Doubles).

These players attended

Districts in Outlook at LCBI on Saturday, April 27. Here Clarke won the district medal in Boys Singles, and Ceejay and Edyn won the district medal in Girls Doubles.

Good luck to these athletes as they get ready

Alley Katz results Results for week of April 22-26 New Horizons: MHS, Glen Shockey, 221; MHT, Glen Shockey, 562; WHS,

June Hoppe, 172; WHT, June Hoppe, 468.

Thursday Senior League: MHS, John Ham-

mond, 217; MHT, John Hammond, 578; WHS, Pat Phillips, 205; WHT, Pat Phillips, 510.

Asquith town council news April Asquith Town Council held its April meeting on April 9.

Council passed a resolution accepting the Accounts Paid in the amount of $17,245.99 and Accounts Payable in the amount of $42,516.92.

The lines and culverts at the Asquith lagoon were steamed and thawed.

Culverts around town have been cleaned out to facilitate drainage.

Again, residents are encouraged to ensure snow is away from their house and to protect their own property from flooding.

Jim and Kelly Stack have once again been contracted to perform cemetery maintenance at the Asquith Cemetery.

Charles Chappell has also been contracted to

perform sportsgrounds maintenance at the Asquith Sportsgrounds. We know based on past performances that both the cemetery and the sportsgrounds will look well maintained and looked after.

Permission was given to the Eagle Creek Wildlife Federation to cordon off part of the Main Street in front of the Elks Hall for their Fish Fry on April 28.

The garbage/recycling portion of the utility bill is going up to $14 a month due to an increase in charges at the landfill.

Asquith will be holding a Community Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, May 4. In conjunction with the garage sale, one can also check out the Trade Show that will be held at the Asquith Senior Centre. The Asquith Seniors Association will also be holding a Soup and Sandwich Lunch at the Seniors Centre.

This will be a fun day to get out, enjoy our spring weather (finally!), talk to your neighbours, have a hearty lunch and check out lots of great deals.

Happy spring.

Deadline Monday - 5 p.m.

to compete in Regionals next weekend at Walter Murray in Saskatoon.

The Village of Landis reserves the right to reject any or all tenders and will not necessarily accept the lowest tender.

For further information and drawing of building, you may call Sandra at the Village OfÀce.

Dated the 30th day of April, 2013 Sandra Beckett, Administrator

2003 Chev Silverado ½ ext SS, black, 167,967km StkT13210B .. .$15,967 2006 Lincoln Navigator 4x4, 151,405km, StkT13179A............... $19,900 2012 CHEV TRAVERSE 1LT 2006 Chev Colorado crew 4x4, 151,961km........................................ $14,962 AWD, 24,408KM, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible, gray, 46,027km StkT13207A .. $11,457 STK R4889 2007 Buick Allure CXL, blue, 72,882km StkC1325A ..................... $13,956 $31,900 2007 GMC SLE ½ crew 4x4, gray, 165,011km, StkT13356A ..... $18,900 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD, white diamond, 141,000km StkR4852B .............................$29,900 2007 Chev LS reg cab, 2 wh., black, 110,230kkm, StkT13362A..................................................$11,900 LD ........................................................ $18,900 2007 GMC ¾ crew SLT, 4x4, 6.6T, 164,990km StkT13356A. SO 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 quad 4x4, gray, 107,782km, StkT13151A ........................................ $20,900 2008 Chev Malibu LS, sedan, blue, 75,203km StkR4907A ................................................$11,125 2008 Pontiac Pursuit SE coupe, gray, 51,450km, StkT13258A ........................................$ 7,957 2008 GMC ½ ext SLE, 4x4, 95,867km, black, StkT13231A ........................................................ $21,900 2008 Lincoln Navigator AWD, white, 89,524km, StkR4882AA ........................................... $36,900 2008 GMC SLE crew ¾ 6.6T, 113,767km........................................................................... $36,900 2008 Cadillac SRX4 AWD, 101,000km, $24,900 ............................................................... $23,900 2009 GMC Yukon XL SLT 4x4, black, 47,628km, StkBB0197A .............................................$25,900 2009 Chev Impala LT, black, 106,350km, StkBB3295A .............................................................. $12,900 2009 GMC Yukon XL SLT 4x4, black, 147,627km StkBB0197A .......................................... $25,900 $23,900 2009 GMC ½ crew, 4x4, black, 106,716km StkT13384A.......................................................

SOLD 2009 Chev Uplander LS, 7 pass, 112,019km StkBB7651B ..................................................... $12,900 2009 Chev Avalanche LTZ, 81,000km, StkR4883A. ................................................................... $26,956 OLD S 2010 Buick Lacrosse, white diamond, 49,691km, StkC1318A ............................................$26,956 2010 Chev Silverado LTZ, 1 ton crew, 4x4, blue granite, 9,987km ........................................... $49,900 2010 GMC ½ crew SLT 4x4, Diamond White, 25,842km Stk R4882A ........................................................................................................ $35,893 LD .... $33,900 2010 Chev Suburban LT, 4x4, black, 90,260kmS Stk OR4877A D L ....................... $28,900 2011 GMC ½ SLE crew, 4x4, 5.3L,S25,088km O 2011 GMC Yukon XL SLT, 4x4, 93,178km, $37,900 ............$36,900 2012 Cadillac SRX AWD 2011 Ford F-350 Supercrew 4x4, 6.7T,O121,722km S LD StkBB0122 .. $48,649 R4854 2011 Buick Enclave CX AWD, silver, 37,967km, StkT13267A ..$34,900 2011 Chev Equinox LT AWD, black, 30,000km, StkT13311AA .$29,900 SLASHED from 2012 Chev Traverse LTZ AWD 47,730km ................................ $37,900 LD

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$38,900 to $36,900

If we don’t have the vehicle you want, we will FIND one for YOU!

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20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013

Report from the Legislature

Deadline Monday 5 p.m.

Randy Weekes, MLA Biggar

Mother of the Year Tea Tuesday, May 7 • 2:00 p.m.

Biggar Community Hall • Entertainment • Raffle • Door Prizes • • Bake Table • Silver Collection •

Everyone Welcome!

Sponsored by Biggar Community Connections and The Biggar Independent

CAM-DON MOTORS LTD. Perdue, Sask.

2006 Freightline M2,

2005 Chev Silverado

465hp auto shift c/w new CIM BHT

2500 HD, extended cab, short box, topper, 120,000km, 8.1 V8, auto, good camper truck

$10,900 $72,900 2013 Flex Limited, loaded, 22,000km ....... ....................................................... $34,900 2008 F-250 XLT, 4x4, reg cab, 5.4L, auto, new rubber .................................... $16,900 2008 Chev Impala LS, only 93,000km, SK Tax Pd ........................................... $10,900 2007 IHC 8600, 385hp Cummins, 10 spd, 550m/l, new CIM, BHT ................. $64,900 2007 F-350 4x4, 5.4 auto, deck truck ......... ..............................................COMING IN 2007 Chev 3500, 4x4, deck truck, singles, V8 auto, crew cab.......................... $17,900 2007 F-150 Supercab long box, 4x4, 5.4L, great work truck ............................ $9,900

SOLD

2007 F-150 XLT supercrew, 4.6L, auto, 160 000k ..................................... $11.900 $11 900 160,000km 2006 Freestar, 3rd row seating, 110,000km.. ....................................................... $ 7,900 2004 Freightliner M2 C7 Cat, auto, 24’ van c/w power tailgate, 280km, very good .. ....................................................... $29,900 2003 F-450 Supercab, c/c V10 auto, 4x4, very good ...................................... $13,900 2002 F-350 Crew Cab, 7.3 auto, 4x4, dually, 170,000km with deck............COMING IN! 1999 Freightliner 80 c/c 300hp, Cat, 10 spd, air, S?A, fresh safety .............. $12,900 1997 Ford Supercab, 4.6 auto, local trade ....................................................... $2,750 1994 Ford Ranger, V6, auto, 4x4..$ 3,900

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(24 April, 2013) Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative (SKSI) Economic growth is not a means unto itself.

If you don’t do something with that growth, then it might as well have never happened.

This is why our government continues to keep its commitment to ensure we use our province’s growth to improve the quality of life for all Saskatchewan people. To that end, we were humbled to announce this week that the wait list for programming for people with intellectual disabilities had been eliminated.

In 2008, we inherited a 440 person wait list for specialized, residential and/or day programs to provide needed service for those with intellectual disabilities. That year, we committed to providing programming to everyone on that list and we have kept that promise.

This was accomplished through the good work of the Community Living Wait List Initiative, which represents the largest investment - $62.5 million in Saskatchewan’s history in support of people with intellectual disabilities.

The funding allowed for new, expanded or existing services in 41 communities and 500 new staff positions in communitybased organizations.

One of our government’s goals is to make Saskatchewan the best place for people with disabilities to live in Canada. Through the expansion of this specialized programming we are now closer than ever.

Another way we’re using the benefits of growth to improve the quality of life for you and your family is through our ongoing commitment to reduce surgical wait times.

Waiting in pain for surgery for months or years was not acceptable. After announcing a $10 million funding increase for the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative (SKSI) in this year’s budget, surgical wait times continue to improve. Right now, 90 per cent of people are receiving surgery within six months and 78 per cent of people within three months.

There’s still more work to do, but we are on the right track. Our govern-

ment made it a priority to put the patient first and improve surgical wait times and, we will continue to work towards that goal. To find out more information about wait times, go to the newly redesigned Surgical Initiative at sasksurgery.ca.

We are also using the benefits of growth to improve the quality of life for people battling cancer by increasing funding for the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA). This $12 million funding increase brings the SCA’s total budget to $150.7 million.

This important agency provides frontline care, services and information to those diagnosed with cancer.

This increase of funding will allow for: • Improved access to early detection through programs like the Screening Program for Colorectal Cancer which was extended province-wide in February; • Shorter waits for patients needing chemotherapy, radiation therapy and mammograms; • Expansion of an integrated hematology program providing in-province service for patients needing stem cell transplants, reducing the need to send patients to other provinces; • Meet the rising demand for diagnostic and treat-

ment services, especially cancer drugs; and • Recruitment and retention of oncologists and other care providers.

With warmer weather on its way, spring runoff potential in much of the province is well above normal for this time of year, and may result in flooding situations. The Ministry of Government Relations continues to work with other government ministries, agencies, Crown corporations and stakeholders to prepare as much as possible.

To date, the Water Security Agency has received 207 applications for the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program.

Staff and consultants are assisting the applicants.

The Ministry of Government Relations has also met with First Nations leaders from the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council and has agreed to monitor and work together on the flood response.

The Highway Hotline will continue to be staffed on a 24 hour basis until the threat of flooding subsides. For more Information about flood preparedness and keeping you and your family safe, go to gov. sk.ca/flood.

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

Saskatchewan workers earn more Saskatchewan’s average weekly earnings were $941.20 in February 2013, the third highest earnings among the provinces.

That was an increase of 3.8 per cent over last February, the second highest percentage increase among the provinces.

“We’re seeing job numbers rise and unemployment numbers staying low,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said Thursday. “And people are able to find jobs in areas that have higher earnings like mining, oil and gas and construction.”

On a month-overmonth basis, Sas-

katchewan’s average weekly earnings increased by 1.9 per cent ($17.45) compared to the previous month, the highest increase among provinces and double the national increase of 0.9 per cent.

“Our economy is doing exceptionally well right now,” Boyd said.

“What is more important is that Saskatchewan people are benefiting from that economic growth, and ultimately these higher wages are contributing to a better quality of life that the hard working men and women of this province deserve.”