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Ta-da! . . . When it’s a big day, you may as well make an entrance! For this Tiny Tot graduate, the smile says it all as she lines up with her fellow classmates during their graduation ceremony at St. Gabriel School, May 17. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017

St. Gabriel School Grade 1 students traded in their school books for scripts, becoming actors in their production of The Little Red Hen, May 17. The folk tale shows the virtues of hard work and initiative, and was very entertaining - the junior actors making their parents, grandparents and their school very proud!

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017

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Biggar Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held May 2, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Alan Boyle, Penny McCallum, Kevin McNicholls, Kirk Sherbino, and Ivan Young.

Council resolved that Bylaw No. 17-788, being a bylaw to provide for agreement for fixed assessment of farms lands be read a three times and adopted.

Council resolved that the minutes of the April 17, 2017 Recreation Board Regular Meeting be accepted as presented and that the recommendations contained therein be approved.

Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $112,379.43 and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $101,750.22, be approved.

Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted for Council’s information and filed: SUMA - Bill 64; Cargill PML - May 30, 2017 Meeting; Town of Lumsden - RCMP Costs; Government of Saskatchewan - Grain in Lieu of Taxes; PIWIK - Monthly Report; Biggar Museum 2016 Annual Report.

Council resolved that Roe and Peszko be authorized to complete the Order to Remedy on Lot 5 Block 96 Plan G606 by adding an interest based on Order issued on January 6, 2017 pursuant to Section 364 of The Municipalities Act. Council resolved that Roe and Peszko be authorized to complete the Order to Remedy on Lot 12 Block 85 Plan G187 be adding an interest based on Order issued on January 6, 2017 pursuant to Section 364 of The

Ta-da! . . . When it’s a big day, you may as well make an entrance! For this Tiny Tot graduate, the smile says it all as she lines up with her fellow classmates

during their graduation ceremony at St. Gabriel School, May 17. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Municipalities Act. Council resolved that the 2015 garbage container rental charge in the amount of $464 for the Biggar Greenhouse be cancelled due to the clo-

SUMA 2017 Town Sector Meeting in Saskatoon May 24-25, 2017.

Council resolved that the Town enter into an agreement with Saskatchewan

sure of the greenhouse.

Council resolved that Ray Sadler, Alan Boyle, Kirk Sherbino and one administration staff be authorized to attend the

First Call Corporation to provide administration for service locate requests in the Town of Biggar.

• Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Moving forward: Great Plains College responds to budget cuts With approval and support from its Board of Governors, Great Plains College will be moving into its 201718 academic year with a balanced budget.

But this did not come without ramifications.

“Given the five per cent cut in operational funding, along with the other reductions in various program areas, difficult decisions had to be made,” explained David Keast, president and CEO of Great Plains College.

As a result of the budget cuts, the SunDogs Basketball program will be suspended for 2017-18 at Swift Current Campus. The volleyball program, however, will continue as planned.

Mandated changes to Adult Basic Education program structure and English as a Subsequent Language (ESL) funding policy have reduced instructional contracts for staff in various college locations.

Other budgetary reductions include the downsizing of the Rosetown Program Centre and adjustments to

some of the service and support staff positions across the organization.

“We are taking a close look at the program mix at the Rosetown Program Centre,” stated Keast. “While we do not have intentions of closing the centre, we certainly want to ensure that the resources allocated there are serving the community and industry in the area.”

No information was released concerning the Biggar facility.

When it comes to enduring and navigating fiscal restraint, Great Plains College is certainly not alone.

Earlier this year, the University of Regina informed the college of their decision to change the delivery model of the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Swift Current Campus.

Previously, students could complete their entire fouryear degree at Great Plains College. Now, students are

required to take the first three years of the course in Regina or Saskatoon, with an option to complete the fourth year in Swift Current.

Alternatively, students can take a year of pre-nursing and/or the Practical Nursing diploma program at the college, and transfer into the BScN. “Our goal in dealing with deficit reduction was, and will continue to be, to protect the core business of the college and to mitigate the impact on students,” said Keast. “We’ve done the best we can on this front, given that we had very little to work with.”

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This We Week . . .

From on high . . . Swirling patterns in a field make for an interesting pattern but set against the inevitable soughs make for an obvious set of obstacles for

farmers. Here’s hoping all of our farmers are making progress to a bumper crop year. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017

What does Canada get for being on the UN Security Council?

by Aaron Wudrick, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Foreign travel. Embassies. Contributions to international organizations. Few people would claim that international diplomacy is going to be cheap. But with recent news that Canada is gearing up for a potentially expensive campaign to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council in 2021, it’s fair for Canadians to ask: just how much is this special effort going to cost, and what precisely does Canada gain if it wins?

As its name implies, the Security Council is tasked with maintaining international peace and security. With five veto-wielding permanent members (the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia and China) and 10 rotating members who serve two-year terms, it’s often thought of as the UN’s most exclusive clubwithin-a-club.

The last time Canada embarked on such a campaign in 2010 (unsuccessfully as it turned out) it cost taxpayers about $1 million — and that was by a government that didn’t seem terribly concerned about winning it. Fast forward to today, and at least $500,000 has already been spent — and that’s not counting the 10 full-time government employees working on the bid (at an estimated total cost of $1 million per year).

How high could it go? A lot higher. Australia, a similarly-sized middle-power country, spent $25 million to win its seat in 2012.

What is the money spent on? The good news is there’s no need for tacky campaign literature to persuade UN delegates of the principled policy reasons Canada deserves their vote. The bad news is that showering delegates with free gifts and travel isn’t cheap.

Giveaways aren’t the only way to sway votes, of course. There’s also the possibly of vote trading (Canada reportedly secured Guyana’s vote by promising to support the appointment of a Guyanese judge to the International Criminal Court in 2010) or good old-fashioned bribery (Turkey dropped a cool $85 million in aid and loan commitments to win a seat in 2008.)

Many will recall the corruption scandals that befell both the International Olympic Committee over the 2002 Winter Olympics, and soccer’s world governing body, FIFA, over the forthcoming 2022 World Cup. The scandals led to major shakeups at both organizations. It’s hard to think of another context when this kind of seedy vote-buying wouldn’t be considered outrageous.

So why do we accept it as business as usual when it comes to the United Nations?

Moreover, even if we can win (buy?) a seat, what precisely is it good for? Canada would not have veto power. Add in the fact that the Security Council’s track record in tackling major global crises is, to put it charitably, rather bleak, and the council sounds a lot more important on paper than it ever has been in practice.

By far the most common justification put forward for Canada seeking a council seat is “prestige” — although conveniently this tends to come from people whose day jobs are in some way connected to studying, working with or

writing about the United Nations.

Security Council membership may very well be impressive in elite circles, but how many people are even aware which countries are on it at any given time? Would anyone seriously make the claim that Canadians think more highly of Uruguay or Bolivia — both current members — simply because they sit on the Security Council?

With the Trudeau government running big deficits for the foreseeable future, many Canadians are questioning just how much we can afford to spend on foreign aid. Those truly concerned about maximizing the positive impact of Canada’s foreign-aid contributions should recognize that campaigns of dubious value, like chasing a Security Council seat, can also hurt the case for foreign aid generally. Tell Canadians that their tax dollars are being spent feeding hungry children and they’re unlikely to call it a waste. But tell them it’s being used to wine and dine diplomats just for bragging rights, and you’re likely to get a very different reaction.

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Prime Minister Trudeau selling Canadians false bill of goods on infrastructure

by Charles Lammam, Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute and Hugh MacIntyre, Policy Analyst, Fraser Institute You’d think that a prime minister would be intimately familiar with one of his government’s signature policy initiatives. However, regarding Ottawa’s multi-billion dollar infrastructure plan, a recent statement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggests he’s detached from the details.

Here’s what he said in the House of Commons: “We’re going to continue to invest historic amounts in infrastructure that are going to help families get to and from work in a reasonable amount of time; back in time for their kids’ soccer games.

We’re going to make the kind of investments that make a difference for small businesses being able to get their goods to market.”

Taken at face value many Canadians would have no qualms with such a statement, which suggests the government is undertaking a massive expansion and improvement of the country’s core infrastructure—roads, bridges, railways and ports. After all, infrastructure of this kind can improve the economy’s productive capacity by helping move people, goods, and resources more efficiently within Canada and to international markets.

But the reality of Ottawa’s infrastructure plan is quite different from what the prime minister suggests.

Very little of the new “infrastruc-

ture” spending over the next decade is earmarked for projects that will actually improve Canada’s core infrastructure. In fact, a mere 10.6 per cent of the nearly $100 billion in new infrastructure spending is earmarked for trade and transportation.

Most of the spending is going to projects that many Canadians would never call “infrastructure.” For instance, 56.8 per cent of the nearly $100 billion spending is for so-called “green” and “social” infrastructure. These loosely defined categories amount to spending on projects such as parks, cultural institutions, and recreational centres.

Although some communities may appreciate these initiatives, let’s be clear—they won’t help move people or products. And there’s certainly no robust evidence that such spending will increase the economy’s long-term potential.

There is, however, a fundamental problem with Ottawa’s infrastructure spending plan. The government has included numerous items that most experts and many Canadians would not consider infrastructure. Indeed, it has broadened the term to include many services and activities, rending the definition of “infrastructure” unclear.

For instance, the government is calling the $7 billion over 10 years for subsidizing daycare “infrastructure.”

Putting aside the pros and cons of daycare subsidies, it’s a stretch to call such spending “infrastructure.”

Or consider the $2.1 billion in spending over 10 years to reduce homelessness by tackling addiction and mental

illness. This is a laudable goal no doubt, but by most reasonable standards, this is spending on social services—not infrastructure.

In addition, the Trudeau government’s infrastructure spending plan also includes $77 million to develop regulations and establish pilot programs related to the adoption of driverless cars and unmanned air vehicles. Again, regulating emerging technologies may or may not be a worthwhile pursuit, but it’s hard to argue such spending is “infrastructure.”

Even data collection and research is now considered infrastructure spending by the Trudeau government including $241 million over 11 years for a government agency to improve data collection and analytics related to housing. Another $50 million of supposed “infrastructure” spending is earmarked for a new government centre to collect and publically provide data on transportation in Canada.

Simply calling a project “infrastructure” does not automatically make it infrastructure nor does it mean it’s an economically worthwhile endeavor.

Prime Minister Trudeau has routinely referred to the government’s infrastructure plan as “historic,” and indeed the amount of proposed spending is large. But given that Canadians are footing the bill for this largely debt-financed spending, he should be clear about what the plan actually contains.

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Songwriter’s legacy continues

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west-central region; eight per cent in the northwest and four per cent in the northeast. Fifty-two per cent of chickpeas, 50 per cent of field peas, 49 per cent of lentils, 42 per cent of mustard, 37 per cent of durum and 21 per cent of spring wheat and canola have now been seeded.

Some areas of the province received large amounts of rainfall that is hindering field work and seeding efforts. The Mayfair area reported receiving 47 millimetres of rain, the greatest amount of precipitation in the province. Fields and roads in some regions remain wet and are unable to support

equipment. Warm and dry weather is needed for most producers, while others in more southern regions need rain to help crops germinate and emerge.

Provincially, cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 23 per cent surplus, 73 per cent adequate and four per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 14 per cent surplus, 79 per cent adequate, six per cent short and one per cent very short.

Producers are busy seeding, controlling weeds and trying to wrap up last year’s harvest.

NOTICE Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 It has been brought to Council’s attention, that there is an abandon well on Lot 28, Block 2, W3 located in Springwater, Sask.

For safety concerns, the Rural Municipality of Biggar is requesting permission of the land owner to proceed with the proper steps for the decommissioning of this well. The RM is currently seeking recent contact information for the land owner of this property.

If we are not contacted within 15 days from May 25, 2017 by the land owner, we will proceed in accordance with the Nuisance Abatement Bylaw 3-2011, section 5, 13 and 24-26. Any costs incurred for the decommissioning of the well shall be added to the property taxes of the land as stated above.

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Ragtime Band� created a national and international dance craze. The jazzy tune caught on and dancers embraced the energy. Not everyone was thrilled with the music and some opinion writers called the tune “outlandish�. However, the people who loved it and you can’t argue with popular demand.

Another song, “God Bless America� became a national treasure. Kate Smith first sang this song in 1938 at a ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of Armistice Day. This song was very personal to Berlin as it expressed his gratitude to a nation that allowed him to go from poor immigrant to successful songwriter.

Berlin signed the royalties to the song to the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. It has become the “second national anthem�. After the terrorist attacks on on the World Trade Center on 9/11, U. S. senators and congressman stood on the steps of the capitol and broke into song.

It’s a strong legacy that still lives on as his music knows no boundaries.

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It would have been Irving Berlin’s birthday on May 11 and this songwriter has been recognized as one of the greats. His music is part of the Great American Songbook, the standard by which the most important and influential popular songs and jazz standards from the 20th century are judged. Berlin’s works did indeed influence and change thoughts around the world. “My ambition is to reach the heart of the average American, not the highbrow nor the lowbrow but that vast intermediate crew which is the real soul of the country. The highbrow is likely to be superficial, overtrained, supersensitive. The lowbrow is warped, subnormal. My public is the real people,� said Berlin It is the “ordinary� person to that Berlin wanted to reach through

his songs. The lyrics music. It is timeless. spoke about everyday Even today, many genlife, the emotions everyerations later, his songs one would feel. The and Broadway shows are music was rhythmic and remembered. After all, melodic. They were tunes there isn’t anyone durthat appealed to everying the Christmas season one; the who hasn’t music was heard catchy. “White “Other Christmas� nations are at some defined point. by their During classical his lifetime composers. he wrote America 1,500 is approsongs priately which defined included musically the scores by this for 19 Russian Broadway immishows and grant...Ger18 Holmany has lywood Peggy Hasein Beethoven, films. His France, songs were Ravel, Poland, Chopin, nominated eight times Italy, Verdi; America has for Academy Awards.

Irving Berlin. Though Twenty-five times his he’s not here with us songs reached the top tonight, he will be with of the charts and they us always. Wherever have been re-recorded there is America, there by a number of other is Irving Berlin.� Walter singers including greats Cronkite gave this tribute like Frank Sinatra, Dean to Berlin at his 100th Martin, Elvis Presley, birthday celebration.

Ella Fitzgerald and Bob It certainly speaks to Dylan. the legacy of Berlin’s His song “Alexander’s

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Music is so important.

It changes thinking, it influences everybody, whether they know it or not. Music knows no boundary lines.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Adoption of Bylaw to Amend the RM of Rosemount No. 378 Zoning Bylaw Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 6-2015 under the Planning and Development Act, 2007.

INTENT OF ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT: The proposed amendments will further clarify policies to improve interpretation and implementation and also further align the Zoning Bylaw with the Statements of Provincial Interest (SPI). The amendments are summarized below: 1. Section 2: “Definitions� is amended by adding a definition for Non-Farm Residential.

2. Section 7: “Agricultural Resource District (AR)�, is amended by removing it in its entirety and is replaced with a new Section.

3. Section 11: Flood Hazard Overlay (FH)�, is amended by removing subsection 11.2 Permitted Uses in its entirety.

4. Section 12: “Slope Hazard Overlay (SH)�, is amended by removing subsection 12.3 Permitted Uses and subsection 12.3 Discretionary Uses in their entirety.

5. Section 13: “Ecological Sensitive Overlay (ES)�, is amended by removing subsection 13.3 Permitted Uses and subsection 13.4 Discretionary Uses in their entirety.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw during regular office hours at the RM of Rosemount No. 378 municipal office. Copies are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING: The Public Hearing shall be held on June 14th, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the RM of Rosemount No. 378 municipal office.

Issued at the RM of Rosemount No. 378, this 18th day of May, 2017.

Kara Kirilenko, Administrator

THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017

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In everybody’s life are a lot of people who come and go.

Some of them are family folks whom we are bound to remember, because we have known them for years, but there are others, sometimes many others, who have only shown up for a short while over the years - yet we remember them...

At the top of this page it sez “In everybody’s life”, and Yours Truly is sure going to feel left out of things if he doesn’t mention a few of them here!

“Nobody knew where he came from, Nobody knew where he went, But everyone knew he had been there, And how part of his life was spent!

Everyone knew his laughter, Everyone loved his song, But nobody heard him murmur When part of his day went wrong!

Nobody heard him grumble, Nobody heard him moan, He laughed and we call laughter with him, He wept, but he wept alone!

That was back in the thirties (Do I have to repeat the times?)

For little bits of their memory Are scattered all through my rhymes!

Those years of the dust clouds rolling, “It’s hard to believe!” you say!

Just take a look at my fence lines As you happen to pass, someday!

And yet - though it seems so ancient, How fast have the years gone by!

For all of our new-found fortune I’ll never forget the guy!

Who? I met him a long time later In the summer of ’ 44.

But the cast of the Prairie Box-car Now played on the stage of war!

And instead of swinging a pitchfork He surged along with a Bren, On the ravaging fields of Europe One man in a would of men!

Nobody knew where he came from, Nobody seemed to care!

But somehow, we all felt braver Just knowing that he was there!

And those grizzled hands that were on his lap Roached out in the tender glow To a keyboard white in the candle light Of a dozen men or so...

Those greasy, knotted and gnarly hands So haunting a sound to leave...

Till I clutched them tight and yelled outright “Why Buck! It was Christmas eve!”

It was Christmas Eve on the Telburg Road, in the winter of fourty-four And the far-off burst of a Bren Bob Mason tip-toes Like a thief through the skies of war!

“I will see you again someplace” he said And I’m sorry I didn’t smile As he grabbed his baggage and plunged ahead, Alone in the empty aisle, I was his hand on the baggage rail Shaking, and kind of slow And wondered if it could roll the scale As it had so long ago.”

Don’t feel a bit bad if you forget a person’s name for it isn’t their names that make them into people! Rather, it adds to our social dignity if we only remember what they stand for!

The so called “Melting pot” of our Canadian culture is not made up of criminals but by the much greater ambitions we have always had!

Y.T. isn’t telling the reader anything, eh?

Things that they already know... but sometimes we forget, eh?

Notable Notes

Yesterday I was walking Down the service aisle of the mill (Hard times, and the war are History, But we have to keep working still!)

When out of the dust, and the ore-fog A figure strode - and I knew That farm from the fields of Europe That face from the threshing crew!

And I looked in that face for a moment And a moment he glanced in mine, And a flood of memories waiting Rushed back from those years behind!

And I’ll bet when we’ve all forgotten Our poverty, pride and fear, As we look back over our lifetimes we’ll remember that he was here!”

There have been times though that (mebbe we should) but we just can’t forget. And it would be a shame if Y.T. didn’t mention this incident again...

“I have seen you before someplace - he said As he clutched me by the hand.

The bus was waiting, the light was red And my ticket was in the stand.

Cover the province with one phone call 306-948-3344 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Adoption of Bylaw to Amend the RM of Grandview No. 349 Zoning Bylaw Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Grandview No. 349, intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 2015-04 under the Planning and Development Act, 2007.

INTENT OF ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT: The proposed amendments will further clarify policies to improve interpretation and implementation and also further align the Zoning Bylaw with the Statements of Provincial Interest (SPI). The amendments are summarized below: 1. Section 2: “Definitions” is amended by adding a definition for Non-Farm Residential.

2. Section 7: “Agricultural Resource District (AR)”, is amended by removing it in its entirety and is replaced with a new Section.

3. Section 10: Flood Hazard Overlay (FH)”, is amended by removing subsection 10.2 Permitted Uses in its entirety.

4. Section 11: “Slope Hazard Overlay (SH)”, is amended by removing subsection 11.3 Permitted Uses in its entirety.

5. Section 12: “Ecological Sensitive Overlay (ES)”, is amended by removing subsection 12.3 Permitted Uses and subsection 12.4 Discretionary Uses in their entirety.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw during regular office hours at the RM of Grandview No. 349 municipal office. Copies are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING: The Public Hearing shall be held on June 9th, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. at the RM of Grandview No. 349 municipal office.

Issued at the RM of Grandview No. 349, this 18th day of May, 2017.

Shonda Toner, Administrator

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THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017

Touch of grey (to a whole lot of grey) the norm for many farmers

by Calvin Daniels The numbers are in, and there are not a lot of surprises as long term trends hold.

The numbers, in the case of the Canadian Census of Agriculture, with a document released every five years.

So what did we learn?

Well a good portion of farmers have at least a tinge of grey hair.

More than half of farmers are 55 and older, according to the 2016 census. The 55.5 per cent in that category is up nearly seven percentage points from the 2011 census.

That number is not exactly a shocking one, anecdotally at least, most in the industry have been aware a large number of producers have stayed active longer.

More intriguing is that the under 35 category increased for the first time since 1991 to 9.4 per cent, up from 8.1 per

cent in 2011.

The question these two numbers beg is why?

The aging producer groups are reasonably the result of two factors.

The first is that people across all walks of life seem to be staying active longer. That might be simply because we are healthier longer.

In terms of farming there may also be the factor many older producers can shift into a more management role, as farm size grows, leaving at least some of the long hours into the tractor seat to hired labour.

And yes farms are getting bigger. The number of farms has declined 5.9 per cent, and those acres have been absorbed by others.

The result the number of farms with more than 3,520 acres is up eight per cent from 2011.

But back to the older age category for farmers; one might surmise,

as I do here, that at least Harder to explain is a portion of those prowhy the bump? ducers don’t have famFarming has seen some ily wanting record to farm years of at all, or late, pronot ready duction until other wise, and careers produchave gave tion value them some wise, and financial that has to cushion. be encourIn both aging for cases it is the young reasonable individual to expect thinkthe existing about ing farmer entering is more the indusapt to hold try. ProfitCalvin Daniels on to that ability is a which he key to any has built longer. business.

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Concerns remain regarding the sunset of extended interswitching clause on August 1, 2017 Grain Growers of Canada, the national voice of grain farmers, was pleased to see the May 16 introduction of Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act. The Bill contains many of the proposals long advocated by the grain industry to correct imbalances and improve the reliability of the grain freight rail system.

“It is clear that farmer voices have been heard,” said Jeff Nielsen, GGC President. “Grain farmers have been vocal throughout the consultation that we need increased competitiveness and reliability in grain shipping. Many of the proposed legislative changes in the Act will go a long way to providing long-term remedies to inherent problems with the current system.”

Positive measures in the Bill include: · Reciprocal financial penalties in arbitrated service level agreements and a clear definition of “adequate and suitable

service”; · The maintenance of the Maximum Revenue Entitlement (MRE) with adjustment factors to allocate investments by railway; · Greater transparency in data sharing and more powers for the Canada Transportation Agency to collect data on grain movements, allowing them to intervene proactively in the event of system failure; and · Renewal of the Crop Logistics Working Group (CLWG).

Uncertainty and questions remain with regards to the proposed “longhaul” interswitching provision. Unlike the current 160 kilometres extended interswitching option, which sunsets on Aug. 1, 2017, there are conditions within the new provision which make the utility for grain shipping unclear.

Nielsen met with Transport Minister Marc Garneau Thursday in Edmonton and expressed these concerns to the Minister directly. Since it was put in place in 2014, extended interswitching, or the ability for shipments to

be transferred to another rail line to receive a more competitive rate and/or improved service, has proven to be a valuable tool in negotiating better terms and conditions for the shipment of grain by rail.

“Minister Garneau stated that with the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act provisions sunsetting August 1 and Bill C-49 not likely to receive Royal Assent until well into the new crop year, Transport Canada will be closely monitoring grain movement to ensure our crops get to export position efficiently,” continued Nielsen. “That being said, GGC is still seeking an extension of the current legislation, especially with regards to interswitching, until the new Act comes into effect.”

GGC appreciates the work done so far and will be working closely with both Ministers Garneau and MacAulay as well as Members of Parliament, to see the Transportation Modernization Act move smoothly through the legislative process.

THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017

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NBA’s ‘Foregone Conclusion’ should be a thriller Let’s just call the upcoming National Basketball Association final the Foregone Conclusion.

For the third season in a row, it appears to be a certainty that LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers will tangle with the Golden State Warriors, led by Steph Curry (and this year, a co-leader, Kevin Durant).

At the time of writing, neither the Cavs nor Warriors had officially qualified for the NBA Final, but the Warriors held a solid 3-0 lead on San Antonio Spurs in the West, and King James and the Cavaliers were up 2-0 against Boston Celtics after two blowout victories.

The Cavs were 10-0 in this year’s playoffs and it would be an upset of gigantic proportions to see them lose four out of the next six against Boston. (However, it’s not impossible: A LeBron James broken leg?

A UFO landing outside Quicken Loans Arena and snapping up King James as he exited the facility? A sudden inabil-

ity to dribble the ball?)

Okay, so on June 1, let’s just assume the Cavaliers and Warriors will tip off the NBA Finals in what is essentially a rubber match stretched out over three seasons. It will be the first time in league history that the same two teams have been finalists three years in a row.

In 2015, the Warriors beat Cleveland in six; last year, the Cavaliers roared back from a 3-1 deficit to win the championship in a Game 7 thriller.

Now, basketball fans will be getting what has been a Foregone Conclusion for the last couple of months: The two best teams, the two teams with the most avid TV following, the two teams with the most polarizing players (James and Curry), the undisputed, no-flukes-here, best in the business in a best-ofseven battle that could go either way.

Golden State has its two-headed monster in Curry and Durant, with great support from the likes of Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.

But the Cavaliers have first month. In other King James, the best words, a lot of opposing player of pitchers saw his genApril showeration, ers.” this era’s • RJ Currie Michael of SportsdeJordan, ke.com, with who seems a sure sign to have the Maple the ability Leafs and to carry a Oilers were team above too young and beyond to be title the norm. contenders His supthis year: porting “Whenever cast is one of them more than lost a tooth, merely Bruce Penton they’d put it decent, too: under their Kevin Love, pillow.”

Kyrie Irving and Toronto • Another one from native Tristan Thompson Perry: “The Denver are no slouches.

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• Jack Finarelli (aka The Sports Curmudgeon), on the public fallout from ESPN’s announcement that a woman, Beth Mowins, would do play-by-play on the first Monday Night Football game this fall, with Rex Ryan doing colour: “You might have thought that ESPN had announced that Charles Manson and Josef Mengele would be doing the game.”

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Are you looking for highly rewarding part-time work?

Do you enjoy working with Youth? Are you looking for adventure? Our organization namely the Air Cadet League of Saskatchewan is looking for individuals that can be a positive influence on youth aged 12-19 years of age.

This position will require a national screening check, drivers abstract and character references. The position may include supervision, instruction of variety of topics, administration, and some travel with overnight stays may be required. Assets for this position would include previous work with youth, enthusiasm, willing to learn new skills, willing to listen, previous cadet or military experience, and/or any technical skills. This position can provide financial compensation once itʼs determined a good fit. All Training will be provided free of charge. For more information and to set up an initial phone interview, please contact: David Deswiage Director Air Cadet League of Saskatchewan Interim Chairperson #300 Fisher Biggar SSC davidd@skacl.ca

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Verna Tangjerd (nee Goring)

a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, Sask. For further information or to leave a personal message of condolence on the family‘s obituary page, please go to swiftcurrentfuneralhome.com 21c1

March 27, 1935 - May 14, 2017 On Sunday, May 14, 2017, Verna Tangjerd, age 82, passed away at the Herbert & District Integrated Facility, Herbert, Sask. Verna Nancy Tangjerd was born March 27, 1935 in Springwater, Sask. to Albert and Ada Goring.

She attended school in Springwater and took a Certified Nursing Assistant course in Oxbow, Sask. She then worked at the Oxbow Union Hospital and Melville Nursing Home.

Verna married Orvald Peder Tangjerd on November 14, 1953 at the United Church in Springwater. Together they raised five children, and time with her family was most precious to Verna. She proudly watched her children grow up and get married, and was thrilled when her grandchildren came along. Many fond memories were made together, especially at Christmas. She was a talented baker, buns and cinnamon buns were her specialty, and enjoyed watching cooking shows. She loved to sew, quilt, knit, and crochet.

Verna was a truly special lady and will be missed by her family and friends.

Verna leaves to cherish her memory her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren; Linda Bridal, her children, Nancy (Pat) and baby coming in June, Wade (Rebecca) and their children (Xavier and Oliver), Kara-Lynn (Jeremy) and their children (Seth, Emery, and GraceLynn); Carolynn (Daryl) Aspinall, their children, Chad (Catina) and daughter (Alice), and Jason (Chantelle); Brad (Angie) Tangjerd, their children, Adria (Colin) and their children (Elissa and Drexil), Dustin, and Braeden; Myles (Dee Dee) Tangjerd, their children, Morgan (David) and Jenner; her son, (predeceased), Terry Tangjerd’s children, Tasha (Darwin) and their children (Levi, Keegan, and Teryn), Vaughn (Amber) and their children (Ashton, Arden, and Nicholas), Dustin (Megan) and their children (Hayley and Tayson), Tory, and Thayne; and by her sister, Eleanor (Morley) Ries. She was predeceased by her husband, Orvald Tangjerd; her son, Terry Tangjerd; her parents, Albert and Ada Goring; and by five sisters and two brothers.

The Funeral Service for Verna Tangjerd was held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from East Side Church of God, Swift Current, Sask. with Pastor Kevin Snyder officiating. “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Amazing Grace” were sung by the congregation with Nancy Peters serving as pianist. John 14:1-7 was read by Verna’s granddaughter, Morgan. The eulogy was given by Carolynn Aspinall and Tasha Tangjerd, followed by a photo presentation. The ushers in the church were Donna Brown and Pat Olson.

The Interment Service was held Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. from the Melville Municipal Cemetery, Melville, Sask. In memory of Verna Tangjerd, donations made to the Herbert & District Integrated Healthcare Auxiliary or

MEMORIAM

Mark Anderson Edwards April 4, 1961 - May 24, 1997

“Who can say for certain Maybe you’re still here We feel you all around us Your memory so clear.

Deep in the stillness We can hear You speak You are an inspiration Can it be We know you’re watching over us, From up above And we continue to feel you and your love. … Love Judi, Chelsea, Jared and family May 24, 1997 - May 24, 2017

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May 1-27: Adjudicated Art Show in Biggar Museum & Gallery. Monday Friday from 1:00 to 5:00; 10 local artists will be featured. Adjudication with Les Potter will be open Saturday, May 27 at 1:30 p.m. Come put in your vote for the People’s Choice Award.

18c4 WEDNESDAY, MAY 24: 7:00 p.m. concert by Watoto Children’s Choir at Majestic Theatre. Free admission; freewill offering at concert. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by Biggar and District Ministerial Association.

18c3 MAY 25, 26, 27: St. Gabriel CWL Clothing Drive in Katimavik (church basement). Drop off: Thursday, 9 a.m. and continues to Friday, 8:00 p.m. Shopping: Thursday & Friday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon.

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Coming TUESDAY, JUNE 6: Confederation Tea, celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday, with a lovely tea, scones, cucumber sandwiches, etc. for only $6 at Biggar Museum & Gallery, 3 - 5 p.m. See our Canada 150 display in the Gallery‌150 years of the Biggar Picture!

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AUCTIONS Bed and Breakfast, Wadena, SK., Open House SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2017, 1 to 8 p.m. 134 1st Street NW. Large Corner lot, 6 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, High Efficient Furnace, Water on Demand.

Call Bev at 306-338-9870 for more info. Property will be auctioned off WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28th subject to sellers approval. Listing at www.doubleRauctions.net PL#334142 Four Farm Equipment Dispersals by Auction FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2017, 10 a.m. East of Melville on Highway 15 and then South On Highway Nine 6.5 kms and turn on the Jones Road East 5.9 kms. Yard is on the South Side. Tractors, Grain Trucks, Spayers, Swathers, Haying and Silage Equipment, Combines, Semi’s and Trailers. And so much more!! Sale will be at the yard of Jim and Elsie Jones. Listing is at www.doubleRauctions.net or call Robert Ross at 306-795-7387. PL#334142

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Difficult budget will keep Saskatchewan’s economy and finances strong

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Premier Brad Wall said the highlight of the spring sitting of the Legislature which wraps up today was a difficult but necessary budget that will move Saskatchewan away from its reliance on resource revenues and ensure the province’s economy and finances stay strong. “Some tough choices had to be made in this year’s budget, but in the long run, making those choices now is better than kicking the deficit can down the road for someone else to deal with, like some other provinces are

doing,�Wall said. “We made the choice to meet the fiscal challenge now. That meant making some difficult decisions in this year’s budget, but I am very comfortable that we have chosen the right course for the long-term fiscal and economic strength of our province.�

Wall noted that cost-cutting efforts started at the top, as all ministers, MLAs and political staff took a 3.5 per cent salary reduction prior to the budget.

Wall said recent economic indicators show Saskatchewan’s economy is showing

signs of resilience.

Employment is up through the first four months of the year, exports are up significantly and Saskatchewan has led the country in areas like wholesale trade, retail sales and building permit growth. “Saskatchewan’s diverse economy is strong and resilient,� Wall said. “The decisions we are making today will ensure it stays strong into the future.�

The government passed several pieces of legislation in the spring sitting, including: • Legislation to reduce health

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care administration and better co-ordinate health services by amalgamating the province’s health regions into one provincial health authority; • Legislation to protect victims of domestic violence by allowing them to end rental leases early if necessary to remove themselves from an unsafe situation; • Legislation to clearly define what does and doesn’t constitute “privatizationâ€?; • Legislation to encourage investment in innovation through the creation of the

first “patent boxâ€? incentive in North America; • Legislation to improve pipeline safety; and • Legislation to improve safety for tow truck operators by allowing flashing blue lights to be used on tow trucks.

During the spring session, Wall also announced that the province will use the notwithstanding clause to protect school choice, following a court decision that would force non-Catholic students out of Catholic schools and threaten funding to other faithbased schools.

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THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017

Report from the Legislature Spring Session highlights

(18 May, 2017) The provincial budget has generated discussion inside the legislature and across the province.

Many of the difficult decisions highlighted a Legislative Session that saw Saskatchewan move away from its reliance on resource revenues and ensure the economy and finances stay strong.

In the long run, it is better to make tough but necessary choices today and avoid kicking the deficit can down the road for someone else to deal with. Our choice to meet the fiscal challenge now meant making some difficult decisions for the long-term fiscal and economic strength of our province.

Recent economic indicators show the resilience of Saskatchewan’s diversified economy. Employment is up through the first four months of the year, exports are up significantly and Saskatchewan has led the country in areas like wholesale trade, retail sales and building permit growth.

The decisions we are making today will ensure it stays strong into the future.

The government passed several pieces of legislation during the spring sitting, including: • Legislation to reduce health care administration and better coordinate health services by amalgamating the province’s health regions into one provincial health authority; • Legislation to protect victims of domestic violence by allowing them to end rental leases early

if necessary to remove katchewan. themselves from an In fact, the only canunsafe situation; didate seeking to lead • Legislation to clearly the Saskatchewan NDP define what does and has said “we applaud the doesn’t federal govconstitute ernment’s “privatirecent zationâ€?; announce• Legislament of a tion to minimum encourprice on carage bon.â€? investThe plan ment in put forward innovaby Ottawa tion and supthrough ported by the crethe NDP is ation of harmful to Randy Weekes, MLA, the first SaskatchBiggar-Sask Valley “patewan’s ent boxâ€? agriculture, incentive mining and in North America; oil and gas sectors. Our • Legislation to improve government stands with pipeline safety; and Saskatchewan people • Legislation to improve who say no to a carbon safety for tow truck oper- tax that is dangerous ators by allowing flashfor the economy and for ing blue lights to be used working families across on tow trucks. the province.

During the spring New drinking and drivsession, Premier Wall ing campaign from SGI announced that, in addiEarlier this week SGI tion to an appeal, the launched a new verprovince will use the not- sion of its emotionallywithstanding clause to charged multimedia protect school choice fol- awareness campaign lowing a court decision showing the void left that would force nonbehind when a loved one Catholic students out is killed by an impaired of Catholic schools and driver. threaten funding to other The stock photographs faith-based schools. used in the original camNDP supports Federal paign have been replaced Carbon Tax with photos of real SasOn the final day of the katchewan people killed spring sitting, the same by impaired drivers. This day the federal governnew campaign highlights ment announced details 12 lives cut short because of their plan to impose of the senseless decision a job-killing carbon tax someone else made to on Saskatchewan people drive impaired. and businesses, the SasYou can see the televikatchewan NDP finally sion ad and read more admitted that they would about the lives of the impose their own jobkilling carbon tax on Sas-

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Strengthened laws for impaired driving took effect January 1, 2017 in Saskatchewan. Changes include the addition of a three-day vehicle seizure for experienced drivers caught for the first time with a blood alcohol content (BAC) over .04, increasing the age of zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol from under 19 to 21 and under, and making ignition interlock laws the strongest in Canada.

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

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Biggar RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. Colin Sawrenko presents the high bid on “The Snowman” framed print to Cathy Laventure and family. Congratulations Cathy!

Biggar RCMP reached out to Canadian artist Glen Scrimshaw who graciously donated “The Snowman” limited edition print for the recent CJ Dunn online auction. Biggar RCMP was happy to support such a worth while endeavour.

Congratulations to all high bid winners!

Days before today: May Excerpts from the Independent: Complied by the Biggar Museum and Gallery 100 years ago: 1917 - Colette and Phillipe Billiard Parlors burned, fire damages Square Deal Confectionary.

80 years ago - 1937 - Kinsmen Club organize Band.

70 years ago - 1947 - Canada Cafe under new management of Wong Mow. 60 years ago - 1957 - Town sidewalk, asphalt, road program announced.

50 years ago - 1967 - St. Gabriel’s School publishes first school year book to mark Centennial.

Saskatchewan’s retail sales growth above national average Retail sales in Saskatchewan experienced robust growth in March in comparison to the other provinces, adding to recent upward trends in other economic sectors.

Year-over-year, retail sales in Saskatchewan were up by 8.7 per cent in March 2017 compared to March 2016, to a total of $1.7 billion — the second-highest percent-

age growth across the country and ahead of the national average of 6.9 per cent. The province saw an increase of 2.7 per cent in retail sales in March 2017 compared to the previous month, ranking Saskatchewan third in percentage change among the provinces and, well above the national average of 0.7 per cent.

“These statistics indi-

cate renewed consumer confidence in Saskatchewan and of an economy that is trending in the right direction,” Economy Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Our province is well-positioned to stimulate continued growth and activity in our key sectors, which is good news for our people and businesses.”

All figures are seasonally adjusted.