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Up, Up and Away! . . . Siena Ellis leaps on to the box as track coach Teresa Newton, right, looks on during some leg strength exercises, May 3 at the Rec Complex. Track season is underway for local athletes with seniors and juniors travelling to or hosting meets. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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The Biggar School of Dance held the windup to a fantastic year of pirouetting, whirling and shaking a leg, May 5 and 6 at the Majestic Theatre.

Talented dancers hit the stage to show off their skill and artistry to friends and family, and to simply embrace the joy of dancing, showing an enthusiasm and eagerness to perform for others and, more importantly, for themselves. Well done, Dancers!

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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CSO officers provide a presence in the area It was a small crowd in attendance but Gavin Nash did an admirable job of explaining the Community Safety Officer program. Biggar-Sask Valley MLA Randy Weekes attended the meeting as well to answer any questions his constituents may have.

The Community Safety Officer program was expanded as one of eight recommendations as part of a special Caucus Committee on Crime Reduction. Consultations were held with community leaders, organizations and community members across the province. As a result the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Corrections and Policing expanded the program.

At present there are 27 Community Safety Officer’s in the province some employed by rural municipalities while others may be employed by First Nations communities. Nash is the program manager, policy and governance with the Ministry of Corrections and Policing and feels that the visibility and presence of community safety officers helps to deter crime.

Community safety officers are able to enforce provincial statutes as well as taken on additional duties such as attending property offence scenes.

They can gather information, evaluate and liaise with the police. The officers often liaise with schools and community groups and are able to enforce bylaws. They can run Rural Crime Watch programs.

The rural municipality is responsible to hire the CSO. Costs include salary, dispatching and monitoring services, cell phone and recertifiying officers.

Equipment requirements are a vehicle that has been modified, uniform, supplies and initial training. Saskatchewan Polytechinic has implemented a training program.

It is important to remember CSO can’t attend incidents involving weapons. These officers are not armed and attend low risk scenarios -- bylaw enforcement, offender transport, court security, search and rescue. Nash pointed out that the CSO program has been a success in those municipalities who are involved in the program.

The presence and visibility of a uniformed officer offers some deterrent to crime.

This program is only one recommendation set

out by the committee which established the Protection and Response Team. The PRT is comprised of approximately 258 armed enforcement officers consisting of: 120 police officers from RCMP and municipal police services assigned to the Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan Gavin Nash, Program Manager, Policy and Governance, Minisdtry of Corrections and (CTSS) initiative. This initia- Policing (at front) made a presentation to rural municipalities on the Community Safety Officer Program. Randy Weekes, MLA, was at the meeting to answer questions and tive includes 60 police posi- concerns regarding rural safety and the program. (Submitted photo) tions currently of Highways Commercial deployed to CTSS, 30 perfect solution, it is one municipalities are also Vehicle Enforcement new police positions to way to deliver alternative concerned that bylaws Officers (CVEO) with be funded through SGI’s policing efforts. At one are being broken which in expanded powers and 98 $4.9 million investment time neighbours were turn is a cost. and 30 repurposed police Ministry of Environment close together but with For some of those Conservation Officers positions currently fundfarms becoming larger, issues, the CSO program (CO). ed by the Ministry. These neighbours are spread could provide enhanced While this may not be a officers join 40 Ministry farther apart. Rural service.

Seeding slow to start A cool and late spring has delayed field work across the province.

However, seeding has started in the southern areas. In most other areas, harrowing and pre-seeding herbicide and fertilizer applications are taking place. Many producers will be seeding within the week, according to the government crop report for the period April 24 to 30.

Field conditions vary greatly across the province. The southern regions are dry and the northern

and eastern regions are dealing with high field moisture. Topsoil moisture on crop land is rated six per cent surplus, 64 per cent adequate, 20 per cent short and 10 per cent very short. Topsoil moisture on hay land and pasture is rated as three per cent surplus, 63 per cent adequate, 28 per cent short and six per cent very short. High winds are drying up the soil quickly.

The soil is slow to warm up and there is still snow and ice in some sloughs and ditches in the north.

Due to a low-yielding hay crop in 2017, an extended cold winter, and a slow start to spring, many livestock producers have turned to alternative feed sources and feed grains while they wait for the pastures to green up.

Spring runoff in the south was below normal in many areas, leaving some livestock producers looking at how to sustain water supplies throughout the upcoming grazing season.

Rainfall was recorded in the southern and eastern

regions during the past week, ranging from trace amounts to 24 millimetres in the Big Beaver area.

Winter wheat survival is being monitored as it is too early to make an accurate assessment.

SaskPower reports four cases of farm machinery

coming into contact with electrical equipment over the last week. The majority of farming-related incidents happen during seeding. SaskPower reminds producers to take an extra moment to check for overhead lines before beginning work.

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Birds of a feather, float together . . . A pair of ducks take advantage of a slough south of Biggar.

Conditions are dry for our area, but recent rains

have put some water back into the soil. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Harbingers of spring May . . . and spring have finally arrived. After waiting patiently (or maybe not) for April’s weather to settle down it is time to enjoy warmer temperatures.

Of course, each season brings a different set of trials and tribulations.

Insects. Specifically mosquitoes annoying you while trying to enjoy a lovely night outside.

Still, all that aside let’s just welcome the season and enjoy. There is always plenty of events happening in Biggar to keep everyone busy but it seems we embrace the outdoor activities with more enthusiasm. Maybe part of it is because we can be outside after staying indoors all winter.

There are some harbingers of spring, besides birds, that appear every year.

Besides the bugs potholes somehow magically appear. There have not been many noticeable holes around town yet but that may be due to street paving programs which have taken place in the past years.

One annoying harbinger of spring is the speed bump on 4th (which turns into 8th) Ave. The town crews has put it in place once again. Yes, it is annoying but it is true traffic tends to speed up at Main Street and pick up speed as it goes around the bend. Add to that the fact that there is a park (a well used park) at the corner and perhaps the bump is necessary. Still, that doesn’t mean it isn’t annoying.

As the summer activities start up, it is pleasant to see the grass turn green and gardeners planting. It spruces up the town.

Now, all we need to do is get rid of the dandelions.

P.H.

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CPP expansion will shrink available pool of investment capital in Canada

by Charles Lammam, Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute and Taylor Jackson, Independent Researcher Canada has a growing investment problem.

Business investment (excluding residential structures—houses, condos, etc.) has dropped nearly 20 per cent since 2014, and the level of business investment (as a share of the economy) in Canada is now second lowest among 17 advanced countries. Meanwhile, foreign direct investment into Canada has plummeted, and the ongoing saga of the Trans Mountain pipeline raises serious questions about Canada’s ability to attract capital for major resource projects.

Unfortunately, expansion of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), which begins next year, will make the investment problem even worse by reducing the money available for domestic investment. This matters, because a shrinking pool of domestic investment could leave less money available in Canada to finance innovative startup businesses, the maintenance and expansion of

existing operations, and investments in new machines and technology—all of which are critical for improving the economy and living standards of Canadian workers.

Starting in 2019, Ottawa and the provinces will force Canadian workers to increase their CPP contributions, with increases phased in over seven years. However, in the past (between 1996 and 2004) when Canadian households were forced to increase their CPP contributions, they reduced the amount they saved in private vehicles such as RRSPs, mutual funds and TFSAs. In fact, research found that for every one dollar increase in CPP contributions, the average Canadian household reduced its private savings by approximately 90 cents.

As the CPP expands, and more and more money shifts from private saving vehicles to the CPP, there will be a decline in domestic investment. Why? Because the private savings of Canadian households are predominantly invested in Canada, due to a phenomenon known as “home bias,” where private investors prefer investing in their

to the CPP—we estimate that in 2019 domestic investment would be approximately $1.1 billion lower. By 2030, five years after the CPP expansion is fully implemented, the annual reduction in financial assets invested by Canadian households in the domestic market will be $14.8 billion. Cumulatively, CPP expansion could result in a reduction in domestic investment up to $114 billion from 2019 to 2030.

The solution to the potential decline in domestic investment is not to impose foreign investment restrictions on the CPPIB. This is a bad idea—the CPPIB (and Canadians more broadly) should be free to invest broadly in assets that will generate the highest risk-adjusted rate of return, regardless of location.

But at a time when investment in Canada is declining, expanding the CPP will only add to the country’s investment woes. In response, Canadian governments should pursue policies to help spur investment, and in many cases this means a complete U-turn on the policy approach taken over the past three years.

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home country over foreign countries.

For example, in 2016/17, Canadian households kept 82.2 per cent of their financial investments in Canada, with only 17.8 per cent invested in other countries.

But the opposite is true for the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, which manages the invested portion of CPP contributions. In 2016/17, 83.5 per cent of CPPIB’s holdings were invested outside Canada—only 16.5 per cent in Canadian investments.

To recap, as governments force Canadian households to increase their CPP contributions, they will reduce their private savings, which would have mostly been invested within Canada.

So, the amount of money available for investment in Canada will decline compared to the amount available if the CPP was not expanded.

Crucially, as noted in a recent Fraser Institute study, if Canadians respond to the upcoming CPP expansion like they did during the last CPP expansion—that is, by reducing their private savings by roughly 90 per cent for each additional dollar contributed

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Rain chains stem from Japanese culture

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For a fully functional rain chain most homeowners install some sort of catch basin in the ground to catch the rain.

Similar to placing a rain barrel at the bottom of a downspout.

The concept of using a rain chain has only recently gained popularity in the Western world. Some credit the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano with raising the visibility of them.

Homeowners and landscapers have embraced the aesthetic appeal and incorporated them in their designs. Once the gardening channels started promoting them, the whole trend just took off.

Whether you are interested in using them for practical purposes or just as a decorative element in your garden, from what I have seen in stores, the choices are endless.

Bring some “Zen� to your garden and enjoy the rain.

The Majestic Theatre

If you have used the courtesy car in the past two weeks and are missing a pair of glasses, please contact our office.

We had a pair left in the car and have no idea to whom they belong. Help us solve “Mystery of the Misplaced Eye Glasses�.

April came to a close on Monday the 30th with two tables in play for Kaiser. Bill Fisher and

their Kaiser!

The courtesy car service continues to be well used, averaging 24 trips a day in April. Thank you to our drivers who donate their time to keep this service going.

The first week of May was relatively quiet for our centre. The “Friends of St Gabriel School� carried our a noon luncheon

and bake sale fund raiser on May 4.

We’re spending time this week calling all our members who haven’t renewed their memberships for the coming year.

Any membership bought before December 31, 2017 has expired as of March 31, 2018. To renew, call at the office - the annual fee remains $20.

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sermons in Perdue. Following the service everyone enjoyed lunch and fellowship. Lorne cut the retirement cake which everyone enjoyed. Happy retirement Lorne!

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New Horizons Activities Grant Gamble scored 74 in eight hands for the highest scoring game of the day. At the close of play, Bill Fisher had the highest total score, Marie Roesch came in second with Ken Pearce, third and Vera Halter, fourth.

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rain chains. Finally, the performance but are way water comes to rest in more decorative. The large baropen botrels which toms of the is then used designs act for houseas funnels hold purletting the poses. Rain rain drop chains that from one are found in cup to the temples in next one.

Japan are There is very very ornate little splashand large. ing with the They are cups which incorporatis a huge ed into the bonus if you design of are hanging the temple. the chain Rain Peggy Hasein next to a chains are door or winhooked dow. onto the eaves instead As I was perusing one of using a downspout. catalogue, there are However, given modern many choices in choosing house designs the rain a rain chain. Most chains chain may not fit proper- can be sold in standard ly. In this case most rain foot lengths or by the chain manufacturers will foot if you have the need sell you an installer kit. for an extra long one.

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I came across this quote: “Today is the first of August. It is hot, steamy and wet. It is raining. I am tempted to write a poem. But I remember what it said on one rejection slip: ‘After a heavy rainfall, poems titled ‘Rain’ pour in from across the nation.� Sylvia Plath Well, this column is not about the rain nor about writing a poem. I was never good at that nor did I really understand poetry in school. Rather it is about rain chains.

This year at one of the garden stores I saw a particularly striking rain chain that I fell in love with. I have not bought it yet -- I may not -- but I might go back and get it before the season is over.

Rain chains, I discovered, have been around for years, centuries even.

The concept originates in Japan where they are called kusari do.

Japanese use the roof of their houses to collect water, then transport it towards the ground via

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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347

Cover the province with one phone call 306-948-3344 Pastor Lorne Calvert returns to Perdue United

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 for the year 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, May 11 to June 15, 2018.

A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $100.00 appeal fee which will be refunded if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347, Box 280, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0, by the 15th day of June, 2018.

Dated this 10th day of May 2018.

Sandi Silvernagle, Assessor

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“Poems are made” by fools like me!

So Mother and Y.T. went picking berries along the river.

“Here’s a good patch of highbush cranberries,” she said. “Let’s pick all that we can!”

Little Bobby picked for awhile, but soon started looking around. Nearby was a tall tree (the flats had a lot of tall trees in the early 1930’s) and wandered away.

He studied how to get up to the lowest brunches and finally started up. Up, up he went marveling at the increasing view of the river and brush below!

Finally he saw Mother away down there, moving from bush to bush.

Higher and higher he climbed until he felt the tree swaying in the breeze.

The trunk of the tree was still about six inches thru’ when suddenly he heard a buzzing sound - and in a few seconds saw a huge wasp nest, with a few wasps entering the bottom.

“Why do they build up here in the wind?”

That thought only lasted until he heard the next buzz.

“I better get down before they come at me,” he thought - and lost any

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ambition about climbing der!” higher.

That tree has long been Frantically gone, but the he climbed memory of lower and those frantic lower minutes are always a litstill in my pen! tle glad that Y.T. sat on the wasps the slope of didn’t fola big ravine low him! down by the “Hello river and eyed Bobby,” the large nest said Mothabove him. The er. “Where large poplar Notable have you tree divided been?” into two sepaNotes “Oh, rate trunks Bob Mason about 30 or so around!” says little feet and one Bobby. “The cranberries branch held a huge hawks are a lot thicker over yon- nest that he intended to

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It was not going to be an easy, that was plain but I jumped up and said “Here goes anyway,” and started to climb!

Hawks are not noted for making their nests where they can easily be raided, and this was no exception! Young Bob saw this as some kind of nest - robbing challenge and tried anyway. About 30 feet up, the tree divided into two large branches, one a little leafier than the other.

Halfway up was a large split between the two, and, as Y.T. soon found out, there was a large split which closed and

opened with each gust of the breeze. It was obvious that my extra weight might snap the limb off.

It was a real challenge to young Bob, but he backed off anyway. One for the hawks, eh?

At our grandson’s christening we stopped some miles north of Speers at what in the area is called “crooked bush”. We dug out a sapling and planted it in our garden!

For years it grew there and the trunk twisted in every direction as it grew.

Few people ever knew that we had it and there are a few photos of it’s twisted trunk somewhere, but last year it accidentally died.

Jay has told me that he thinks a few are sprouting there somewhere. We hope that someday he will be able to show people a small bit of “crooked bush”!

Seeing that this article is about trees it is right that we save the saddest part for the last. And the Reader can get a new handkerchief.

She only came to our country school for a few weeks every year because the city school where she went cut out more holidays than we had, and she came to visit her grandparents. But boy! All the young boys fell for her!

That included young Bobby Mason.

She wore the cutest “bobby socks” and her knees were the best we had seen on the local girls, and her smile always turned our young hearts to mush!

All of us fell in love with her that first year, and we all looked forward to her coming, so much so that young Bobby Mason felt obligated to carve his initials with hers on one of the local trees...

Years passed ... so many that Y.T. even said “hello” to her once, and even danced with her once.

But as I say, years passed.

Even Whitey the Swede (with his snotty nose) got to dance with her once!

Some time later, while sawing stove wood from the long pile of poles, all of a sudden those two pairs of initials were cruelly cut in two by the saw-man who laughed.

Years later on a trip to Battleford Y.T. saw her on the street, followed by four children.

“Hello Bobby,” she said.

“Come and meet my family.”

End of romance, eh? But those initials sure gave a little bit of warmth, eh?

But only God can make a tree!

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There is always something happening at the museum

by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery It was winter on Tuesday, spring on Thursday and summer on Saturday! That was at the end of April. May is here, and so many people are saying, “My May is booked up already!”

We do wait in a cocoon stage for six to eight months, and now we are butterflies, flitting here and there, so much to do, so much to see!

How’s the plans for your gardens going? I can imagine the relieve felt by the first homesteaders in our area ... finally to get seeds in the ground and be able to dream of fresh vegetables after a whole winter of canned goods and salted meats. I wonder if back in the day the early homesteaders ordered their seeds from the Eaton’s catalogue. I searched the SAIN database online for a “garden”

photo. We have been digitalizing our photo collection and there are so many on there now. I found a picture of John Garden farm buildings taken in 1926, 13 miles south of Biggar. I imagine the Gardens were getting ready to plant a big vegetable garden as soon as the snow left. I also googled up the 1926 Eaton’s catalogue, and found the seed section.

Imagine pouring over this catalogue, planning for fresh peas and flowers!

Our What’s It? lady has been in and our winner for April has been chosen. Chantelle Hinse got to take home a bag of Biggar goodies! She correctly identified the objects; they were inkwells! There’s a new one on the table right at the door of the lobby waiting for you to come in and make your guess and be eligible for you to win a

May 2018 What’s It? bag of Biggar goodies!

Our last art show, “Cate Francis: Paper Wildlife Conservancy” was very well attended; 120 students got to come in and see it and learn about the wildlife that lives in our towns and cities, and how we learn from our past mistakes. That’s why history is so important, good or bad. Our Adjudicated Art Show is up and so is the ballot box for the People’s Choice Award.

It will soon be the May long weekend. We will be busy butterflies, clearing and planting gardens, going to the lake, getting those crops in, and utilizing every minute of our snow and cold free days!

The museum will be on their summer hours, and we are ready for all the tourists that come in to see the Biggar Museum and gallery, where there is always something happening!

She has a beautiful smile, because Chantel Hinse won last month’s What’s It?! She gets to go home with a bag of Biggar goodie! The new one is up and ready for you to come in and try your chances for a bag of Biggar goodies! (Photos by the Big gar Museum and Gallery)

Special Resolution Meeting & Vote For Biggar and District Credit Union and Landis Credit Union Limited to Merge June 4, 2018 At the Landis Community Complex The 1926 Eaton Spring and Summer Catalogue: Did the Gardens order their seeds from here? Everything was available in the catalogue, even a house! (Photo found through Google)

Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Vote: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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New programming addresses agricultural pests Under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), producers and rural municipalities will have access to new programming to help reduce threats from agricultural pests.

Last week, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, along with the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) announced details of the Pest Biosecurity Program.

With $2.85 million invested annually from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Pest Biosecurity Program will be delivered in partnership with SARM. The

program will create a network of Plant Health Officers across the province, as well as provide three rebate programs to minimize the impacts of agricultural pests.

“Farmers know that pests can be a significant liability to the environment and the economy,” said Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, May 3. “This funding will ensure local programming exists to mitigate pest issues, helping Canadian growers protect their agricultural crops and keep their businesses strong.”

Six full-time Plant

Health Officers and six seasonal staff members in this network will work with rural municipalities and First Nations. These officers will provide training and support to ensure a consistent and proactive approach across the province. They will help monitor, survey, and report on pests, prohibited plants, and noxious weeds in their divisions.

“Having a consistent approach to eliminating and recording pests across Saskatchewan will minimize the impact of agricultural pests such as invasive plants, rats, beavers and new diseases, such as clubroot,”

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “By joining with SARM, we’re ensuring producers across Saskatchewan will have access to the training and tools they need to protect their livelihoods and be responsible stewards of the land.”

The three rebate programs are cost-shared up to 50 per cent between rural municipalities and First Nations.

The new programs are: • The Invasive Plant Control Program, which provides rebates to producers to subsidize the cost of chemicals to eradicate

controlled, prohibited and noxious weeds, up to $500,000 per year across Saskatchewan.

• The Rat Control Program, which replaces the Provincial Rat Eradication Program that was funded through Growing Forward 2. Funds in the first year will support the transition to the new program, and beyond that will supply bait rebates with rural municipalities and First Nations to a maximum of $500,000 per year.

• The Beaver Control Program, which will provide up to $450,000 per year in funding, will focus

on humane removal of beavers and will require licensed trappers.

“SARM is pleased to be awarded the opportunity to administer these programs,” SARM President Ray Orb said. “Resolutions passed by SARM members continue to ask for more support, specifically for clubroot.

SARM is hopeful that this programming will provide the assistance rural municipalities need to proactively manage these pests. We will continue to work with the province to monitor the effectiveness of these programs as they are introduced.”

Rural infrastructure receives $14 million boost The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $14 million to improve rural roads, bridges and culverts throughout Saskatchewan.

The Municipal Roads for the Economy Program (MREP) provides funding for municipal roads impacted by increased truck traffic, as well as bridge and culvert projects.

“The rural municipal road system plays an important part in getting our exports to market.”

Highways and Infrastructure Minister David Marit said. “Our investment in MREP supports municipalities and plays an important part in keeping our economy strong.”

MREP is administered by the Saskatchewan Association of Rural

Municipalities (SARM).

Grants cover up to 50 per cent of the costs of road projects and 30 to 90 per cent of the costs of bridge and culvert projects. Eleven rural Municipalities will be receiving grants this year. Funding for the program remains the same as last year.

The Clearing the Path (CTP) corridors will receive a significant por-

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The Government of Saskatchewan has invested $271.35 million in rural infrastructure through MREP since 2008, over and above municipal revenue sharing.

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by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Good morning everyone, Hope you are well today.

This week at Biggar Health Centre we started the week with music on Monday morning. Ben Bernier played his guitar and sang. In the afternoon we played Chip In. Tuesday morning was hair day for the women.

We had current events in the morning. After lunch we loaded a bus of residents and took them to the Mother of the Year Tea at Town Hall. It was a lovely event and was

enjoyed. The ladies loved seeing old friends from the community.

Wednesday was Birthday Party night. We celebrated three birthdays.

Jan Marie deMoissac and Neil Penny were here entertaining. The Perdue United Church Women brought a lovely evening lunch. Thursday was Bible Study after Breakfast.

Then between 11:30-1 we had a Burger Sale. It was a sold out event. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our cause.

Keep an eye out for our next one in June. Afterwards we had Bingo.

Friday morning was

Barbecue Club down SkyView. We decorated the room to look like spring. We had burgers, hot dogs, carrots and cucumber salad. For dessert we had ice cream sundaes with waffle bowls.

We had scategories that afternoon.

Saturday morning was card bingo. They spent time outside in the afternoon and had popcorn.

Sunday morning was 1-1 time. The residents started working in the garden working up the dirt. The Biggar United Church was here for worship in the afternoon.

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THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

Plant genetics may come at a cost

by Calvin Daniels When it comes to plant breeding having public investment has always been something this writer has felt is important.

It is nice to know that those involved in the science feel the same way, as was pointed out in a recent article sent out by the American Society of Agronomy.

The Society, in combination with the Soil Science Society of America, and the Crop Science Society of America: collectively represent more than 12,000 individual members around the world. The scientists’ memberships build collaborating partnerships in the agronomy, crops, and soils science fields for the advancement of knowledge.

In the article the group advocates for support of public plant breeding programs.

But public money is tighter across most areas of research, so making sure governments, and other sources of public dollars such as universities, recognize the importance of plant breeding remains important.

From the perspective of the farmer there is obviously good understanding of the importance of creating new grain and oilseed varieties in relation to increasing productivity.

There is a finite amount of land capable of growing food crops worldwide, but the world population relying on that land for food, continues to grow.

Since new land is not an option in most cases, in fact thanks to desertification, increasing urbanization and other factors there is a likelihood of a shrinking land base.

So the only option moving forward is to increase production, and

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a big part of that comes through better varieties.

Certainly most varieties grown today have the genetic potential to produce more bushels per acre than those grown only a decade or two ago.

Plant breeders also offer the potential for better

production in more than just greater bushels per acre.

Genetics offer the potential to expand crop production into higher saline areas, to better utilize fertilizer and to be more resistant to Calvin Daniels insects and disease which have traditionally

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lowered production.

Since we are talking about feeding people, public investment in crop breeding is one which helps secure our food for the future.

There is also a side to public funding which helps ensure access to new varieties to all farmers.

Certainly when companies breed new varieties they want to put it out to producers, but at a cost.

In North America that cost may not be seen as a barrier, but in developing countries the cost of seed for subsistence

farmers can be an issue, and that should be considered as plant breeding and food security are global issues.

Public coffers are not the only source of funding, but they should always remain part of the mix as they are an investment for our grandchildren and beyond.

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Calgary pitcher sparks ʻBaby Bravesʼ The latest Canadian to make a big splash in Major League Baseball is part of one of the best early stories of 2018 — the Baby Braves.

Mike Soroka of Calgary, all of 20 years old, made his major league debut May 1 and came away a winner, going six innings and giving up only one run in an eventual 3-2 victory by visiting Atlanta Braves over star pitcher Noah Syndergaard and the New York Mets.

Soroka, picked from Canada’s junior national team in the first round of the amateur draft by Atlanta in 2015, is one of three Braves who comprise the youngest trio in all of baseball — the others being outfielder Ronald Acuna, 20, and infielder Ozzie Albies, 21.

All three have been highly touted for the last couple of seasons, and Braves fans have been eagerly anticipating their arrival with the big club.

That all three of them have apparently matured enough to make the team in 2018 has been a surprise, but not totally unexpected.

Acuna has been the No. 1 rated prospect for the past 12 months and was called up in late April from AAA Gwinnett. Through his first nine games, Acuna was batting .342, showing power, base-running skills and speed in the outfield. Albies, the old guy of the three at 21, has been with the Braves all season and the 5-foot-8 165-pounder pounded 10 home runs by early May, two off the league lead. Overall, the Braves were leading the entire National League in almost every offensive category, with veterans Freddie Freeman, Nick Markakis and Ender Inciarte joining with the kids to beat up on opponents. Their team batting average of .275 on May 5 was 20 points higher than next-best.

Soroka joined the Braves on the first day of May, and stymied the Mets, and if he carries on as he did in his debut, the Braves’ starting rotation (Julio Teheran, Brandon McCarthy, Mike Foltynewicz and

Sean Newcomb are the others) would rank among baseball’s best.

“He (Soroka) was really good. It’s not like it shocked me,” Braves manager Brian Snitker told Mike Fitzpatrick of the Associated Press.

“The stuff, the composure, how he went about it was all very impressive.”

Atlanta management has been promising fans that the current ‘rebuild’ would bear playoff fruit by 2019 or 2020 at the latest. From the looks of things after the first month (the Braves overtook the Mets for top spot in the NL East on May 2), that rebuild might find success in 2018.

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: The two youngest players in Major League Baseball — Ronald Acuna Jr., 20, and Ozzie Albies, 21 — both homered for the

Braves in a win over the coping with age: “Don’t Reds. Not that they’re confuse yourself with young or anything but wine, you don’t get bet... after ter as you the game get older.” team• Randy mates Turner of took them the Winto Dairy nipeg Free Queen.”

Press, •TC on Twitin BC: ter: “I’m “Colin cool with KaepPreds fans ernick’s throwing tryout was catfish on cancelled ice because at the last it finally minute means by the there’s Seahawks. something Bruce Penton His agent in arena wanted with worse Colin to be in the game whiskers than Patrik only when Seattle was up Laine.” by more than 17 points • Norman Chad of inside the two-minute the Washington Post, warning, and he could on the NFL draft: “I last just come in and take a watched the NFL draft in knee.”

2005; after intense ther• Hall of Fame golfer apy, doctors removed Sandra Post in ScoreChris Berman’s voice golf Magazine, on golfers from my head by 2009.”

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• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “A 20-yearold Colorado man has been bitten by a rattlesnake, a bear and a shark. My advice to him is to avoid the Westminster Dog Show at all costs.”

• Headline at the onion. com: “Bears GM Wavering Between Drafting Good Player Or Bad Player.”

• Headline at sportspickle.com: “Teddy Bridgewater announces retirement: ‘I didn’t do all this rehab to play for the Jets’ “ • Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com, after Carmelo Anthony said he’ll refuse to play a bench role for the Thunder next season: “Proving once again: Maybe you can’t cure cancer, but you can sometimes trade it.”

• New Raiders coach Jon Gruden, to report-

ers, on critics who panned him for using first- and third-round draft picks on offensive tackles: “We’re not playing seven-on-seven here.

We don’t get to count steamboats or threeMississippi before they rush.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com, after Bleacher Report called the UFC heavyweight championship ‘the hardest title to keep’: “For my money it’s world’s oldest man.”

• Comedy writer Jim Barach: “The NBA has warned Drake about using ‘bad language’ after an incident with Cleveland’s Kendrick Perkins. How white is NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to actually tell a rapper with a straight face to watch his language?”

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Soccer Season begins in Biggar

Kids return for another season.

We started May 2 and held a Soccer Skills Camp on Saturday, May 6 with Coach Katariena Lankhart and Coach Kitty with the Happy Feet Sas-

katchewan Division.

It was well attended from ages 2-14. Groups participated in a skills session along with a micro game session for the older age groups. Game play began

May 7 in Delisle and we are a part of the Sask.

Central Soccer League.

We have 60 kids playing soccer in Biggar and hoping for another great season.

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THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

Wilkie/Unity/Biggar Karate Clubs wind up a successful year

Biggar contingent finishes Karate year.

Senpai Barry Grant demonstrates “brick-breaking”.

On April 14 members of the Wilkie, Unity and Biggar karate clubs completed for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at the interprovincial karate championship in lloydminster, Alberta.

Over 200 contestants competed. Events included kata, weapons kata

and kumite. 16 members from the club attended.

In total we brought home 10 medals: one gold, four silver and five bronze.

On the 26th of April, 35 karate students from Wilkie, Unity and Biggar met at Norman Carter School in Wilkie to test for their next level of belt.

All did remarkably well.

Every student advanced.

The year concluded on May 3 with a wind up at Norman Carter School.

Awards were given out and Students of the Year announced. Biggar Student of the Year is The Drover Family. They will receive their award

at the Demura Weekend banquet on May 19.

Most Improved went t0 Shawn and Ronan Whyte of Unity, Lucas Stewart of Wilkie and Josh Smith of Biggar. Competitor of the Year went to Vicki Noble of Unity. Spirit of Karate went to the Roth Family of Biggar. Biographies of Sensei Demura were given to Shirley Holzman, Mark Delainey, Jason Goring, Dr. Nerville Crane and Jennifer Massie for their consistent help and support throughout the year.

The evening ended with an amazing demonstration of “brick-breaking”

by Sempai Barry Grant of North Battleford KarateDo. All were invited to a barbecue after the event. It was a fine end to a successful year.

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Active living at work (NC) If you’re like most people, squeezing a bit more physical activity into your day wouldn’t hurt. An easy way to do this is to make small, sustainable efforts to be more active as you go about your day.

The College of Family Physicians of Canada’s Prevention in Hand website offers one-stop-shopping for current information from numerous healthcare organizations to support your individual wellness, healthy lifestyles and the prevention of chronic diseases.

Here is what some of their resources say about incorporating activity into your daily work routine: Take a lunch break: Take some time to step away from your desk and

use your lunch time for a workout. Go for your favourite type of exercise or try something new and exciting, like a kickboxing or high-intensity spinning class. Check out local gyms and fitness centres near your office — many offer free trials so you can check out the facilities before committing to anything. You can even do something as simple as take a nice, long walk during lunchtime.

Get moving at work: Research shows that both the people and the workplace itself benefit when employees are encouraged to be active.

Positive effects of physical activity include higher productivity, lower absenteeism and turnover, reduced stress and

a happier workplace culture. Work with management or human resources to find creative ways of encouraging movement, like a plank challenge or bringing in an instructor to lead lunchtime yoga sessions.

Stretch and flex: Active living isn’t just about strength training and cardio — it’s important to have a mix of activities in your routine. Flexibility routines are great for your body, helping you maintain your ability to bend and stretch easily, which can get harder as we age. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety recommends breaking for five to 10 minutes for every hour you spend at a work

station. Do some stretches, get up and walk over to a coworker’s space rather than communicate via phone or email, and start and end your workday with a short set of stretches.

Use the buddy system: It is sometimes hard to stick to your goal of incorporating more activity into your work day, but if you find someone willing to share the challenge it can make it easier and more enjoyable. A coworker might have a similar schedule, or if a friend or relative lives or works nearby, they can also be a great exercise partner. Go on walks together or sign up for a lunch class and make the commitment to show up for each other.

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Top tips to stay healthy outdoors

Park from above . . . Biggar Regional Park is looking groomed and ready for the summer months and RV traffic. Clean and

inviting, the park usually is a home away from home for travelling campers. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

(NC) As we take advantage of the warmer weather and longer daylight hours, we’ll be spending more time enjoying the great outdoors. It is important to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy by following these tips.

Practice safety on the water. Tubing, water skiing and wakeboarding are all fun ways to spend a hot and sunny afternoon.

Help prevent accidents by always having a spotter in the boat when towing someone, never tow anyone behind your boat when visibility is poor or at night, and always wear a lifejacket.

Protect against ticks.

Cases of Lyme disease and risk of other tickborne diseases are rising across Canada, so it’s a good habit to take steps to prevent tick bites if you’re going to be in a wooded or other risk prone area. Cover up by wearing closed-toe shoes and light-coloured longsleeved shirts and pants, use insect repellent containing DEET or Icaridin, and shower within two hours of being outside.

Do a daily tick check on yourself, the kids, outdoor gear and pets. If you find an attached tick, remove it with tweezers immediately. Removing it right away helps to prevent infection.

Try active transportation. When the weather is nice, get from one place to another by travelling under your own power to maintain a healthier physical lifestyle. Instead of driving, walk or bike with your kids to daycare, school or to get groceries, and ride your bike to work instead of taking the car.

Drink plenty of water.

Avoid heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses by staying hydrated. How much water you need every day depends on your age, gender and activity level, so make sure to drink more in warm weather and when you are physically active.

Vegetables and fruit contain lots of water. When you play sports, these healthy snacks will keep you hydrated on and off the field. Choose watermelon or orange slices instead of sports drinks for delicious and nutritious half-time refreshment.

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Nearly 900 more physicians working in Saskatchewan since 2007 Saskatchewan residents continue to have improved health care access with nearly 900 more physicians providing service than in 2007, an increase of 51 per cent.

In total, more than 2,600 physicians are licensed to practice in the province.

“The ability to see a doctor, whether they are a specialist or a general practitioner is one of the most important aspects of our health care system,” Health Minister Jim Reiter said. “Our government prioritized physician recruitment and retention upon coming to office in 2007, and since then we’ve seen a 51 per cent increase or nearly 900 more doctors available to provide high-

quality, timely health care services to the people of Saskatchewan.”

Saskatchewan also continues to heavily recruit pediatricians in advance of the opening of the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. The number of pediatricians practising in Saskatchewan has increased by 98 per cent (from 62 to 123) since 2007.

“We’ve made huge strides over the past decade, a 43 per cent increase in the number of general practitioners means better care that can be accessed closer to home for many of our rural residents,” Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit said. “While we are pleased with this level of

growth, we continue to work with our health sector partners to recruit for vacant positions across Saskatchewan.”

The number of general practitioners has risen by 43 per cent, and the number of specialists has increased by 62 per cent.

The number of psychiatrists has increased by 37 per cent.

A number of physician recruitment and retention initiatives have resulted in the increase of physicians in Saskatchewan, including: • one of the best physician compensation rates in the country; • training more doctors in Saskatchewan by increasing the College of Medicine’s undergraduate

seats from 60 to 100, and doubling the number of medical residency positions to 120; • establishing more family medicine resident training sites outside of Regina and Saskatoon, including sites in Prince Albert, Swift Current, La Ronge, North Battleford and Moose Jaw, which has led to a 79 per cent retention rate for family physicians; and • recruiting more than 200 internationally trained physicians, 77 per cent of whom are working in rural or regional communities.

“We are pleased to have 900 more physician colleagues working in the province,” Saskatchewan Medical Association

President Dr. Joanne Sivertson said. “The Saskatchewan Medical Association looks forward to further collaborating with

the province on work to recruit and retain physicians, particularly in mental health, rural services and senior’s care.”

tion property taxes that are charged for a principal residence. If the senior has a secondary residence, farmland, or commercial property in addition to the principal residence, they may only

defer the portion of education property taxes for the principal residence.

Only the education property taxes for the current calendar year may be deferred.

New tax break for seniors A new tax deferral program has been created to help Saskatchewan seniors.

The Seniors Education Property Tax Deferral Program, which opened on April 10, will give Saskatchewan seniors with household incomes under $70,000 the option to defer the education portion of the property taxes on their home through a repayable loan.

“This program will provide low-to-moderate-income seniors with greater financial flexibility, and help them stay in their homes longer,” Social Services Minister and

Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation Paul Merriman said, May 2. “We are following through on an election promise and supporting our government’s priorities and strategies, including The Poverty Reduction Strategy.”

Seniors are eligible for the program if they: • are 65 years of age or older; • own and live in their home as their main residence in Saskatchewan; • have total household income below $70,000; and • maintain a minimum of 25 per cent equity in their

home.

Seniors can apply at any point in the year to defer their education property taxes. Approved applicants will be enrolled in the program for 10 years with the option to opt out at any point. At the end of the 10-year enrolment period, seniors who would like to continue to defer future education property taxes can reapply to the program. Seniors remain responsible for the direct and full payment of their property taxes.

Repayment of the loans must occur when the program clients sell, transfer, or no longer reside in

Emerging trends: What to expect in Canada (NC) You did the work and filled out the census, which helped set the record for the highest response rate yet. Now, it’s time to check out the information and insights your data helped reveal about Canada. Here are some interesting facts!

Condo craze: Fuelled by trends like urbanization, the housing landscape is changing, and condos are on the rise, both literally and figuratively. The growth rate of households living in condominiums in the city was more than 16 per cent since 2011, and condos represent one-third of all occupied private dwellings built between 2011 and 2016.

Changing commutes: The way people get to work is changing. More

people are now using public transit than before.

Nearly one-third of commuters use sustainable transportation—public transit, walking, cycling or carpooling—and women are more likely than men to use greener transportation.

Work wonders: Canadians are equipping themselves for today’s jobs, with 81.4 per cent of postsecondary graduates aged 25 to 64 choosing fields that are essential for building a strong social infrastructure.

These include education, communications, justice, health and others.

Solitary style: At 28.2 per cent of all private households, the number of people living alone is

the highest it’s ever been since Confederation—a trend that is similar in other countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. Oneperson households became the most common type of household for the first time in 2016, surpassing couples with children. This type of household went down to 26.5 per cent.

Doubling down on diversity: Positive gains in representation are also happening in the workforce and education. For example, over half of recent immigrants have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and women now make up the majority of people working in the health and social assistance sector.

their homes or when they no longer meet the conditions of the loan. Clients may also repay the loan at any time without penalty.

This program is only available for the educa-

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World Migratory Bird Day reminds us to help protect birds all year long

by Ted Cheskey, Naturalist Director, Nature Canada There is nothing that says “spring” more than the song of birds, starting an hour before sunrise, waking you from your sleep, and getting you into an argument with your partner about whether bird song is a good thing or not.

Well, in case you had any doubts, we at Nature Canada are on the side of

the birds (and those who love them).

Bird migration is part of the Canadian fabric.

Every fall, nearly 80 per cent of the species and over 95 per cent of the individual birds leave our borders to fly south where there is adequate food and shelter to sustain them. The survivors return in the spring, when nature withdraws her cloak of snow and ice and food becomes abun-

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dant enough for the birds to raise a brood or two.

It’s an amazing, mystical phenomenon that we still don’t fully understand. It deserves celebration!

Sadly, the spring chorus is not like it used to be as more and more of our bird species are pushed to the brink by human actions.

A recent 2018 State of the World’s Birds Report published by Birdlife International confirms 40 per cent of the world’s 11,000 bird species are in decline, and one in eight bird species is threatened with global extinction.

Two Canadian provincial emblems, the Snowy Owl (Quebec) and the Atlantic Puffin (Newfoundland Labrador) are now globally threatened with extinction. More than one third of North

America’s native birds species need urgent conservation action. Among them are the musical Wood Thrush, Bobolink, and the Canada Warbler.

Can you imagine these

birds disappearing forever?

In Canada over 65 per cent of designated Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas lack legal protection, leaving these areas and birds vulnerable to industrial development, intensive agriculture and urban sprawl.

These factors, combined with genetic threats in wintering grounds and along migration routes like domestic cats and windows, are just a few of the reasons why Nature

Canada is partnering with the Environment for the Americas to promote and celebrate World Migratory Bird Day this Saturday, May 12. These are dozens of local events across the country put on by local nature groups.

This year’s World Migratory Bird Day celebration events can be found at birdday.ca. This year’s theme of “Conservation” focuses on the actions you can take to help birds right in your backyard, 365 days of the year.

Are you ready for flea and tick season?

(NC) As temperatures rise, so does your dog’s chance of being affected by fleas and ticks. Peak season for fleas and ticks is just around the corner, but are you armed with the knowledge you need to protect your dog?

Fleas are small insects that feed by sucking the blood of mammals and birds. They can be more than just an uncomfortable annoyance. They can lead to serious discomfort and diseases, such as tapeworm, which can be dangerous for your dog. Most often, fleas are found under shrubs, in carpeting, on wooden floors, under decks and along fence lines — all the places your dogs like to play.

Like fleas, ticks are small and feed on the blood

of animals. However, they also feed on human blood. They can cause several problems for your dog, including Lyme disease. Ticks can often be found in wooded areas, on trails, in tall grass or leaf litter.

There are multiple options available to help prevent and control fleas and ticks, depending on your pet’s needs. Prevention and control don’t have to be unpleasant or difficult experiences for either of you. For example, you can choose a once-a-month chewable flavoured to taste like a treat so it’s fun and easy to give.

Be sure to see your veterinarian this season and ask what protection options are right for your dog.

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PLANT OPERATION and MAINTENANCE The Town of Biggar is accepting applications for an in scope plant operation and maintenance position.

Nature of Position: Monitor plant operations by observation, instrumentation and laboratory test results and makes process adjustments to predetermined parameters plus other assigned duties.

Qualifications: Must possess the ability to communicate and document daily activities to ensure proper plant operation. Must be able to run lab tests and interpret results and equipment malfunction and skill to operate a utility truck and other small equipment.

Ability to carry out maintenance on the above equipment.

Should have a working knowledge of Town operations, especially with regard to water and wastewater duties and regulations required. Must possess a Class 2 Water and Wastewater Certification and willing to work towards obtaining a Class 3 Wastewater Certification. Must also possess a valid driver’s license with no restrictions on license.

Salary Rate: As per Union Agreement Further information can be obtained about this position from Barb or Marty at 306-948-3317.

Applications including resume and references can be dropped off at the Town Office located at 202 -3rd Avenue West, or mailed to, Town of Biggar, Box 489, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 or submitted by email to cao@townofbiggar.com no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, May 18, 2018.

The Town of Biggar would like to thank all who apply however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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CARDS OF THANKS Thanks to all the people that put on the Mothers of the Year Tea; and to family and friends that came. I’m very honoured and happy to be one of the mothers.

Sincerely, Mabel Specka Hoppe 19p1 The family of Luella Foster would like to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy through cards, food, flowers and donations. Thank you to Pastor Sarah Mowat for her very meaningful service. To all who attended Mom’s Celebration of Life, we thank you for your support. Thanks to Dayna and Edith for preparing the lunch and providing the gathering place. We would also like to thank Bob, Ed and Kirby at Grondin Funeral Service for their compassion and professionalism. Special thanks go out to the staff at Long Term Care and to Dr. Crane for the wonderful care she received. Our Mom will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

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Auction House Springside. MAY 18, 5 p.m. Call 306-621-8051 to consign. Boats and more and a Residential Lake property.

FRIDAY, May 11: 5 - 8 p.m. & SATURDAY, MAY 12: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.‌ PALS Garage and Bake Sale at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. St. Paul’s will open Wednesday afternoons from 1 2:30 p.m. for drop offs. If you would like items picked up, phone Cindy Hoppe at 306-948-2947. Funds raised will support youth ministries.

16c4 SATURDAY, MAY 12: Biggar Skating Club Annual Trade Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Biggar Community Hall. Soup and sandwich lunch available. Tables available, contact Lori Ann 306-9517188.

17p3 SATURDAY, MAY 12: 7:30 p.m. Biggar Majestic Theatre presents‌ Sask. Production, a one woman Play, “The Wild Dog Waits on the Concrete Pathâ€?, starring Danielle Roy. Advance tickets, $15 at Pharmasave and The Biggar Independent; at the door, $20. ONE NIGHT ONLY! Get your tickets now!!!

16c4 SATURDAY, MAY 26: 1:30 p.m., Biggar Museum & Gallery Adjudication Show, artists from the area have their works on display and will be adjudicated by Anne McElroy from Saskatoon. Come in, make your People’s Choice pick, May 2 - 25, Monday - Friday, 1 - 5 p.m.

18c3 SUNDAY, MAY 27: 3 p.m., SRMTA Making Music Together, at Biggar Majestic Theatre. Admission $10 adults; $5 student. Collaborative concert musicians from Biggar, Kerrobert, Rosetown, Fiske and Kindersley areas. Sure to enthuse and entertain!

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FRIESEN, late of Asquith, Saskatchewan, deceased.

All claims against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 18th day of May, 2018.

Chris Friesen c/o Merchant Law Group 501 - 224 - 4th Avenue South Saskatoon, SK, S7K 5M5 ATTN: M.L.

FOR SALE PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.

A selection of MEMORIAL VERSES is available for you to choose from in memory of your loved one(s)‌ @ The Biggar Independent. Stop in at 122 Main St., Biggar

STEEL

BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDING SALE ...�MEGA MADNESS SALE CRAZY DEALS ON ALL BUILDINGS!�

20X23 $5,798.

23X25 $5,744.

25X27 $6,639.

30X31 $8,488.

32X35 $9,954. One End Wall Included.

Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036

SEED & FEED

SEED & FEED

PEDIGREED SEED

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

Peas: CDC Inca CDC Amarillo Wheat: AAC Brandon Carberry Waskada AC Vesper VB Lentils: CDC Proclaim CL CDC Marble

Western Commodities

for Spring 2018

NAKONECHNY SEEDS Ruthilda, SK

(306) 932-4409

WANTED

Where Quality Comes First!

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I may rent for the year(s)?? I carry full insurance on my cars, so no cost to you to repair if vandalize, etc. Call in P.M. 306-237-4444 or email pureair@ sasktel.net.

18p3 MAIN STREET GARAGE SALE is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-9481773 or 306-9485393.

Pick-up available. tfn All wild fur (coyotes, etc), beaver castors, old traps, shed deer antlers.

Phone Bryan 306278-7756 or Phil 306-278-2299.

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

GMC...

Ford...

Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere...

Call or text 306821-0260. Lloydminster.

Looking for standing hay within 30 mile radius of Perdue; also looking for straw (preferably barley straw) in the fall; also pasture for 50 cow/ calf herd; phone 1-306-221-7595 13c8 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

EARLY VARIETIES. Want to be finished combining in August? Go early HRS Wheat, AC Juniper Oats.

Busby & Sundre Barley. AAC Peace River Field Peas (earliest yellow pea). Early One Polish Canola (one month earlier); mastinseeds. com. 403-5562609.

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

FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free Delivery!

Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.

LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. GREAT References Available A TOTAL OF 590 QUARTER SECTIONS SOLD ACROSS SASKATCHEWAN RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-716-2671 saskfarms@shaw.ca

PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. is a publiclytraded company in Calgary that acquires oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value.

To receive a cash offer, call 587293- 4055 or visit www.prairiesky. com/Selling-YourRoyalties.

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Call 306-9324558.

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For viewing call 306-948-3674 or 306-948-9517 14tfn One bedroom, s/f/w/d. Available now. Phone 306948-2702.

18p3

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Martensville has large city services with small town safety and charm.

More information at: www.chateauvilla.ca, 306-2814475 or chateauvilla@sasktel.net.

SERVICES

Charter/ Sherwood Apartments 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cableTV and satellite systems, laundr y facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwasher s, air conditioning, parking with plug-ins.

Small pets now welcome with a pet deposit.

For more information call: Nicole or Curtis 306-948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. Biggar

If YOU are‌ • NEW to our communities of Biggar/Landis/Perdue • Have a new baby

PRESENTATION

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

Sunday Worship • 10:50 a.m.

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL DURING THE WORSHIP SERVICE Don and Betty Crozier donate proceeds of $1,165.00 from their 60th Wedding Anniversary celebration held on Sunday, April 29 in lieu of cards and gifts to Eugene Motruk (centre), President of Biggar & District Health Services Foundation Inc. board. (Submitted Photo)

BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH 907 QUEBEC ST. & CORNER TURNBULL AVE., BIGGAR Sunday Worship Service • 11:00 a.m.

MINISTER FOR MAY/JUNE/AUGUST‌ AURORA COULTHARD SUNDAY SCHOOL ON FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

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Church office phone, 306-948-2280

PALS MAY Worship Services

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Biggar & District ARTS Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/ events. Contact Denise @ 306948-2452 19tfn

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THURSDAY,, MAY 10,, 2018

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SPRING PROMOTION

GIFT CARD DRAWS ENTER to WIN a $100 ESSO Gift Card!

May & June

Track Tune-up . . . Biggar track coach, Rick Garchinski goes over some techniques last week during a training session with Siena Ellis, Alex Hooper and

Angel Rei Dalisay. Athletes from both schools are getting ready for the upcoming season. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Celebratory sweets for the royal wedding (NC) Just because you’re on this side of the pond doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Harry and Meghan’s nuptials. So, get your closest royal watchers together for an English breakfast or high tea, complete with Union Jacks and fascinators.

The only thing better than the “I do�s?

This lemon pound cake, inspired by the flavours of the royals’ wedding cake and made with pantry staple ingredients.

Lemon Pound Cake Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 70 minutes Serves: 8 Ingredients: 2 Becel Unsalted Sticks, melted 1 cup (250 mL) sugar 4 eggs

1 tbsp (15 mL) grated lemon peel 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 2 cups (500 mL) allpurpose flour

sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well

Winner must pick up in person.

num foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in cetre comes out clean.

Cool for 15 minutes on wire rack; remove from pan and cool completely.

One Gift Card will be drawn each week during the months of May and June.

HURRY SPACES ARE LIMITED

Directions: 1.) Preheat oven to 350° F (190°C). Grease and flour 9 x 5-inch (23 x 13-cm) loaf pan; set aside.

2.) In a large bowl, beat margarine sticks and

after each addition. Beat in lemon peel and salt.

Gradually beat in flour on low speed just until blended. Evenly spoon into prepared pan.

3.) Bake for 1 hour.

Cover loosely with alumi-

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