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Area man charged in 2010 homicide On Wednesday, May 21 at 8:30 a.m., “F” Division Major Crime North and Saskatoon RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) arrested 57-year-old Daniel Smith of the Ruthilda (southwest of Biggar).

S m i t h wa s a r r e s t e d without incident in a rural area near Holdfast, Saskatchewan, and was charged with the murder of Roger Byer.

Byer was last seen on January 20, 2010 in Melfort, where he was servicing an ATM. Byer was employed as a service technician for ATMs across Saskatchewan and his work required him to travel extensively throughout rural communities.

Byer was reported missing to Prince Albert Police on January 26, 2010 by his daughter after she hadn’t heard from him for several days. Aerial and ground searches of passable roads were conducted on January 29 and 30 of that year.

However, these failed to locate Mr. Byer or his vehicle.

On April 1, 2010, shortly before 3 p.m., Wakaw RCMP was called when a body was located near a 2009 black GMC Canyon pickup truck.

The body and vehicle were discovered in a heavily treed, abandoned farm site by a local farmer who was checking his fields in an area south of Highway 41 between Yellow Creek and Meskanaw. Investigation at the scene included the Wa k aw R C M P, R C M P Search and Rescue Team, Prince Albert RCMP Forensic Identification Section and RCMP Major Crime North Unit. An autopsy determined that the remains were those of Byer and that his death was a homicide. Investigators also determined that

Prairie Maritime . . . Boaters hit Springwater Lake last week, finally able to enjoy the warmer temperatures. The rolling prairie in the the vehicle located was Byer’s.

Byer was in possession of tens of thousands of dollars in cash at the time of his disappearance. At

the time of the incident, investigators were looking for a black, heavy-duty work truck that had been seen in the area at the time of Byers’ disappearance.

background with the blue water in the fore, makes the area a unique nautical playground. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Daniel Smith is charged with one count of: First degree murder, contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

Additionally, 56-year-

old Dwight Windrum of Saskatoon was arrested in relation to the homicide.

He is Accessory after the fact to Murder, Weapons Trafficking (involving a

40-caliber handgun).

Smith appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Thursday, May 22.

Massie releases ‘Forest Prairie Edge’ to critical acclaim Biggar author Merle Massie took time last week to share insights into her latest book ‘Forest Prairie Edge: Place History in Saskatchewan’ in Biggar.

The local release, held at Weasie’s Gourmet Blends on Main Street in Biggar, follows successful launches at Saskatoon’s McNally Robinson Booksellers.

Massie’s tome hit their Number 1 this past Saturday.

Forest Prairie Edge: Place History in Saskatchewan is the epitome of the “Prairie” provinces, even though half of the province is covered by boreal forest, a release from her publisher, the University of Manitoba Press, stated. The Canadian penchant for dividing this vast country into easilyunderstood “regions” has reduced the Saskatchewan identity to its southern prairie denominator and has distorted cultural and historical interpretations

to favour the prairie south.

Massie’s book shows the vast diversity comprising the province. Written in an easily accessible form, the work draws readers in, showing a new and littletold history of the province we all call home. It is a deep-time investigation of the edge land, or ‘ecotone’, the U of M Press explains of the transitions from one landscape to another, where “social, economic, and cultural practices of different landscapes are blended.”

Massie focused on the Prince Albert region; her home before calling Biggar place in the province. She delves deeply into the varied uses of the land over the centuries, from Indigenous meeting place to mixed farming community, from transportation hub to industrial resource extraction site. Along the way readers meet

fascinating area residents, some just travelling through and others whose presence had lasting impacts on the land through political and commercial enterprises.

“By studying what other historians have commonly dismissed as

‘scrub land,’ Massie shows how the edge ecotone has repeatedly offered refuge from the economic and environmental instability of the southern Prairie landscape,” U of M Press explains. “Her lively and engaging book overturns

long-held assumptions about settlement patterns, economic development, and what it means to be from the ‘Prairies’.”

Merle Massie’s ‘Forest Prairie Edge: Place History in Saskatchewan’ is on sale at The Independent.

Author Merle Massie (main picture, centre) discusses her book ‘Forest Prairie Edge: Place History in Saskatchewan’ at Weasie’s last Thursday. Massie autographed books for those who attended, and talked about the influences and motivations for the new tome (inset). (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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300 Fisher Squadron held their annual ceremonial review, May 22 with Reviewing OfÀcer, Major Mark Rosin (pictures 1, 2, 5, 6, 7). Maj. Rosin also helped bring in a change of command (8) with Michelle Scott signing over to Melanie Sittler. Scott (3) bids the cadets farewell - she has served out local cadet organization for a good many years, ushering them along into the Àne young women and men they are today.

Ceremony was important (4, 9, 10), as were awards, promotions and recognition.

The cadets now look forward to their D-Day trip to Europe.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held May 6, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Alan Boyle, Penny McCallum, Eugene Motruk, and Kirk Sherbino.

Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $97,528.94 and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $33,790.50, be approved.

Council resolved that the request from Biggar Minor Hockey Association for a refund for hall rental for the event they hosted on April 7 in the amount of $141.75, be approved.

Council resolved that the Municipal Annual Expenditure Report, prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, for the year ended December 31, 2013, in accordance with the provisions of the funding agreement under the New Deal for Cities and Communities, be approved. Council then resolved that the Audited Financial Statement from PricewaterhouseCoopers for the year 2013, be approved.

Council resolved that the draft land lease agreement with North American Lumber to lease a portion of land in Parcel A Plan G388 Ext. 3, be approved and be sent to North American Lumber for signing and returned to this Council for ratification.

Council resolved that the correspondence from Granite Claims Solutions LP, who act on behalf of SUMAssure as insurance adjusters, regarding the flood damage that occurred in the Town Office basement on April 23, be acknowledged. Council also resolved that the letter from Granite Claims Solutions confirming the water damage claim, be acknowledged.

Council resolved that the amount requested by the Town Sign Committee in the amount of $2,100 for flowers at the Town Sign location, and in the planters for Main Street, be approved and that the committee be advised that the tree will be looked after, and further that the Town crew clean up the area around the fence line.

Council resolved that the request from Felice Miller for $150 for plants

for the Lloyd Hock Park, be approved and further that the landscaping ties be replaced and made one row higher, and the Town place a load of compost for these flowers, also.

Council resolved that Access Communications be approved to upgrade their underground facilities at two locations as outlined in their map of the request.

Council resolved that the 2014 confirmed Education Property Tax mill rates for Sun West School Division No. 207, be approved as presented. Further, the 2014 confirmed Education Property Tax mill rates for St. Paul’s RCSS Division No. 20, be approved as presented.

Council resolved that the 2014 Government Operating and Capital Budget showing estimated revenues and transfers in the amount of $6,318,310, and estimated operating and capital expenditures of $6,307,770 with an estimated surplus of $10,540, be adopted and further that the mill rate be set at 11.50 mills for 2014.

Council resolved that Bylaw No. 14-749, being a bylaw to establish minimum tax for different classes of land and improvements, be given three readings at this meeting and adopted.

Council resolved that Acme Environmental Services be approved to flush and vac the sanitary sewer line in Biggar at a cost of $235 per hour.

• Meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

Green thumb volunteers spruce up town . . .

Felice Miller gets her fingers in the soil at the Town of Biggar sign, Friday. Miller, along with a lot of other

happy gardeners have been making the sign site and other locations in town a more colourful place.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Seeding progress advances Significant seeding progress was made this week, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report for the period, May 13 to 19.

Twenty-two per cent of the 2014 crop is now in the ground, up from seven per cent last week.

The five-year (20092013) average for this time of year is 29 per cent. Rainfall over the weekend has stopped field work in some areas but most producers will be back in the field later in the week.

Producers in the southwest are the most

advanced with 39 per cent of the crop seeded.

The west-central region has 29 per cent seeded; the southeast 19 per cent; the northwest 17 per cent; the east-central region 12 per cent; and the northeast nine per cent.

Provincially, 49 per cent of field peas have been seeded; 41 per cent of lentils; 32 per cent of durum; 20 per cent of spring wheat; 18 per cent of canola; 17 per cent of mustard; 10 per cent of barley; seven per cent of chickpeas; six per cent of flax; five per cent of oats and canary seed; and one

per cent of soybeans.

Precipitation varied across the province with some northwestern areas receiving 48 millimetres.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 20 per cent surplus, 78 per cent adequate and

two per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 11 per cent surplus, 85 per cent adequate and four per cent short.

Farmers are busy applying herbicides and seeding.

CORRECTION: Last week’s Independent page 6 photo of the Biggar Arts Council received some incorrect information. Indeed, it is the Arts Council receiving cash, but from the Biggar Community Foundation.

GAS PRICES AT THE PUMP… Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 1:00 p.m. (stations randomly selected)

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Getting ready for life after school . . . Biggar and District Credit Union’s Kathy Hicks, right, and Diane Larouche-Ellard talk with area grads and their parents, giving them tips and advice on what they need to do for their post-school years - an important time as many move to post-secondary schooling or the work force. The Credit Union gave the students and parents a heads-up on all they had to offer. The student trade fair was held at the Westwinds. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014

One way or another, voters will force politicians to reform the Senate

by Gregory Thomas, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Standing in the vast foyer of the Supreme Court of Canada after the judgment on the Senate reference was made public, former Liberal leader Stephane Dion demonstrated, once again, the legendary tone-deafness to the electorate that ushered him into electoral obscurity in 2008.

To listen to Dion, the millions of Canadians demanding action on Senate reform should simply shut up: the Supreme Court has spoken. Forget about electing or abolishing the shameful bordello of back-scratching, he suggested. Instead, we need to accept an unelected and unaccountable upper house, recommended perhaps by a panel of academics and jurists — graduates all, no doubt, of the best schools, the product of the best families.

Dion hailed current Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau’s initiative in expelling senators from the Liberal caucus. He suggested that Prime Minister Harper follow Trudeau’s example — thus eliminating any elected authority over the senators who vote yes or no on every decision of the House of Commons.

On the Senate’s many deficiencies — the corruption, the criminality, the expense-padding, the partisanship — Dion was silent. On the ongoing Liberal party activism of the senators expelled from the Liberal caucus, their fundraising, their organizing, their attacks on the Conservative government, Dion had nothing to say.

On the bizarre composition of the upper

house — substantially unrevised in 150 years — Dion had nothing to say: that 7.5 million Canadians living in B.C. and Alberta get 12 votes in the Senate, while seven million Quebecers get 24, and two million Atlantic Canadians get 30 — well folks, that’s just how it goes in Canada, according to Dion and his leader.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has campaigned actively for a national referendum on abolishing the Senate over the past year.

Eighty-two per cent of our supporters in a 2013 survey favoured a national referendum, while 65 per cent supported abolition outright.

In the three days following the court’s decision, hundreds responded to our online question — what now for Canada’s Senate? — with more than 50,000 words of irate, but emphatic demand for change.

It’s easy to understand why the prime minister washed his hands of the Senate file in such haste. The Senate is a national disgrace, with one former senator just completing a jail sentence for fraud on the taxpayers, two more facing criminal charges, two more under RCMP investigation, and the rest anxiously awaiting the outcome of a forensic investigation led by a battalion of accountants from the auditor general’s office.

With an election coming in 12 to 18 months, the Senate is a dirty word in the Conservative war room. And it’s a word we’ll be hearing lots between now and the election, as the RCMP, the auditor general and the director of public prosecutions do

their thing.

Meanwhile, the federal finance department recently reported a $5.1-billion surplus, just for the month of February — the biggest monthly surplus since the 2008 financial meltdown. It is the most concrete evidence yet that we’re heading for a balanced budget, sooner rather than later, and with it, hopefully lower taxes and lower public debt, part of the virtuous circle that leads to a growing economy and more jobs.

“Jobs,” “bigger paycheques,” “bigger pay-

rolls” are the words we can expect to hear from Stephen Harper leading up to the election, not “Senate,” “senators,” “Senate reform,” “constitutional negotiations” or “referendum.”

But Canadians are not so easily spun.

Canadians are demanding an end to the corruption, the entitlement and the featherbedding so synonymous with the Senate.

Savvy politicians, starting with official Opposition Leader Tom

Mulcair, popular cabinet minister Maxime Bernier and Saskatchewan’s Brad Wall, the nation’s most popular premier, know a winning issue when they see one.

Canadians want a vote

on getting rid of the Senate. They’ll vote for politicians who respect democracy as much as they respect the courts.

If Harper and Trudeau ignore the Senate, they do so at their peril.

Immigration system shouldn’t overlook children

by Colin Busby and Miles Corak The public outcry over Canada’s temporary foreign worker program has compelled the federal government to place a moratorium on restaurant-sector temporary employees, with the announcement by Employment Minister Jason Kenney that more changes are coming.

Some commentators have suggested that one solution to the program’s ills would be to make temporary workers permanent residents. While well-intended, such a shift risks overlooking some long-term costs likely to occur among children of temporary foreign workers.

Canada’s immigration policy often defines success in terms of the immediate job prospects of newcomers, and rarely according to the longerterm social prospects of immigrants — in particular, the capacity of their children to become successful and self-sufficient adults. When making policy recommendations, more attention should be paid to the success of the next generation, which

ultimately affects the future well-being of all Canadians.

It is common for many children to struggle when their families face significant changes, whether they are associated with a residential move, a change in school, or with the divorce of their parents. All families deal with these struggles, small or large, with the long-term consequences depending upon the child’s age and the skills and resources available to parents.

Immigrant parents are no different, but the magnitude of the challenges is in some cases much greater, particularly when they are associated with the need to learn a new language. This realization has arguably not yet affected immigration policy.

The adjustment process for children who are born abroad and come to Canada varies with their education and language skills, among other things. High-school completion — a strong indicator of future success in the labour market — is one way to measure the early success of immi-

grant children. And the age at which they land in Canada is important in determining their life prospects.

According to the 2006 census, for children who immigrated before reaching nine years of age, the proportion of immigrant children without a diploma remains more or less at a rate consistent with the overall national average. But for boys and girls who were nine years old and up when they immigrated, the dropout rate steadily rises, reaching close to one in five for those too old to have attended primary or middle school in Canada.

Language acquisition is part of the underlying story: the risk of dropping out of high school is greater for children coming from countries in which English or French are not spoken.

Although the temporary foreign worker program is intended to fill short-term labour shortages in Canada, there are also paths to permanent residency that require at least a one-year stay in Canada, leaving a spouse and children behind for this time. This is a sig-

nificant disruption of the family environment with a long period of separation.

True, granting all Canada’s temporary foreign workers permanent status can be argued on humanitarian and justice principles. But we must not ignore the fact that children of temporary workers successfully nominated for permanent residency are likely to face a difficult adjustment to Canadian life, particularly if English or French is not their mother tongue.

The permanent immigration system is a much better route to ensure good long-term outcomes for family units. When immigration policy puts more emphasis on the family unit, the future for Canada’s economy and society will improve.

Colin Busby is a senior policy analyst at the C.D. Howe Institute. Miles Corak is a professor of economics at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa. Their study, “Don’t Forget the Kids: How Immigration Policy Can Help Immigrants’ Children”, can be found at www.cdhowe.org.

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THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014

For Health’s Sake!

by Carmen McGregor, B.S.P., Biggar Pharmasave Insect Repellents

Insect bites are itchy and uncomfortable. Plus, insect bites can spread diseases such as West Nile virus (mosquitoes) and Lyme disease (ticks).

Which insect repellents work best?

Products with DEET (OFF!, Muskol, et cetera) are some of the best for keeping mosquitoes and ticks away.These products can have different concentrations of DEET. Higher concentrations don’t work better, but they do last longer. DEET 30 per cent can last about six hours. DEET 10 per cent can last two to three hours.

Some product labels don’t say DEET. Look under the ingredients list on the label for the chemical name, N,Ndiethyl-m-toluamide or N,N-diethyl-3methylbenzamide.

For adults and kids over 12 years old, pick a product with up to 30 per cent DEET. For children two through 12 years, use a product with up to 10 per cent DEET no more than three times daily.

For children six months up to two years, use a product with up to 10 per cent DEET no more than once a day.

Be sure to wash insect repellant off of young children when returning indoors.

Lemon eucalyptus oil OFF! Family Care Eucalyptus Lotion are a good choices if you want a plant based insect repellent. It’s also called p-menthane-3,8-diol or PMD. Lemon eucalyptus oil can last up to two hours against mosquitoes. It hasn’t been proven safe for kids younger than three years. Soybean oil (Bite Blocker, et cetera) can last for around four hours for mosquitoes and around two hours for ticks. It can be used at any age.

Products with citronella oil (Buzz Away, Druide Citronella, et cetera) work for a shorter amount of time. Do not use products with citronella oil on infants or toddlers. There is also a new product called Bugs Away containing coconut oil and lime as well as other natural ingredients. It is free of insecticides, safe for children and can also be applied as an after bite.

Bugs Away is available for purchase at your friendly local pharmacy.

Always read and closely follow the directions on the labels of insect repellents.

Avoid sunscreen/ bug repellent combos.

Sunscreens should be applied more often and more liberally than insect repellents. If you need both, put the sunscreen on 20 minutes before the insect repellent.

What about other methods, such as devices, eating garlic, et cetera?

There’s no proof that wearing special bracelets, taking certain vitamins, or eating lots of garlic keeps insects away.

Tips for Safe Use of Insect Repellents • Don’t apply repellents under clothing. Avoid use on cuts, wounds, or irritated or sunburned skin.

• Don’t apply repellents to eyes or mouth. Apply lightly around ears.

• Don’t spray repellents on the face. Spray on the hands first, and then apply to the face.

• Don’t allow kids to handle repellents. Apply repellent to your hands, and then rub it on the child.

• Avoid heavy application of repellents. If a thin film doesn’t work, apply a bit more.

• After returning indoors, wash treated skin with soap and water.

• Don’t apply insect repellents to cats or dogs.

Talk to your vet about options for pets.

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St. George’s Church and All Saint’s Cathedral.

Haligonians were generous with individuals and businesses expressing their sympathy by donating flowers and wreaths. The coffins were adorned with bouquets of lilies.

Perhaps the saddest grave we passed was the marker identifying the Unknown Child.

The story behind this is equally sad but heart warming. No one claimed the body of the child so the sailors of the CS Mackay-Bennett, which was the ship that recovered the body, paid for the burial. The marker is inscribed: “Erected to the memory of an unknown child whose remains were recovered after the disaster of the Titanic April 15, 1912.”

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Municipality. It is the final resting place for 120 victims of the Titanic. It was a rainy day when our tour group stopped for a visit.

The three rows of small gray granite markers are laid out in gentle curves and follow the contours of the sloping site. The gravestones were paid for by the White Star Line.

All are the same with the exception of a few whose family members paid for larger makers. Fairview has the largest amount of victims; 19 are buried in the Roman Catholic Mount Olivet Cemetery and 10 are buried in the Jewish Baron de Hirsch Cemetery.

Services were held at St. Paul’s Church and the Synagogue on Starr Street. Burial services were held at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Brunswick Street Methodist Church,

Research is still ongoing to identify the victims and DNA samples were able to be taken from the Unknown Child. In November of 2002 the child has been identified as 19-month-old Sidney Leslie Goodwin, a child of an English family who also perished in the sinking.

The men of the MackayBennett had a very difficult task. Two days after the Titanic sunk this cable steamer was sent out with a minister, an undertaker and ice, coffins and canvas bags. For five days the crew spent five days recovering 306 bodies, 116 of which were buried at sea. Imagine the duties those sailors had to carry out and the things they would have seen. It was a mark of their compassion that they cared enough about a small child.

Visiting a cemetery may not seem like an ordinary tour stop but the site is a reminder of the folly of man to think he can outwit Mother Nature and fate.

The 1997 movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet put a romantic twist on the maiden voyage of the ill-fated Titanic. Jack Dawson not only captured the heart of Rose but of all the viewers and when he perished lots of tears were shed.

Although the movie was fictional it was discovered that one of the graves in Halifax belonged to a J. Dawson. In remembrance the grave overflowed with flowers after the movie was released.

One little detail -- the J. stands for Joseph. Joseph Dawson was an Irishman who worked in the boiler room as a coal trimmer.

Fairview Lawn Cemetery is a nondenominational cemetery run by the Parks Department of the Halifax Regional

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by Bob Mason

Them Thar Hills

I think that I can see a country lane So far away it seems another land!

I think I see the hills of home again!

I suppose that being ones dubbed “Spion Kepj,” raised on the more or less “Hill 195” and “Belle“rolling” land of Great butte” that get most of his Bend, is one of the reasons attention!

Sometimes we look on that hills have always been a little more attrac- Saskatchewan as a feative to me. The Scottish tureless square of country Highlands – where some that hasn’t a single secret of my 16 Great-Grand- story to tell . . . or is it beparents come from – is cause we never listen?

So, rather than fill this another!

But then again, one page with a long list of doesn’t hear much about “hill-names”, as Mark our more level ground, Anthony said, “Lend me like, “The North Forty,” your ears!”

Every bit of our coun“Sandy Plains” or “The tryside has its own perWest Pasture,” eh?

Although Yours Truly, sonal landmarks, howin his lifetime, does re- ever hazy our memory member a few places with of some of them may be! names like that (namely So, before they haul my “The Old Pasture Slough,” ashes away to plant on “The River Flats” and “Boothill”, try to remem“Peaceful Valley”) it is the ber some of these.

When we were young boys, up across the river, there were still a few “Boer War” veterans around that had come out here to homestead, bringing some of the more familiar local names with them.

One of them, whose higher land wasn’t too far away from our place, named the higher ground on his homestead “Spion Kap” after a long-foughtover hill in South Africa Ailsa Craig: This might seem a little self-centred to some readers but as our troopship sailed by a tall island in the Firth of Chyde, on its way to Greenock, Scotland, I asked one of the nearby sailors.

“Is there any civilization on that small island?”

“None at all,” he replied. “There are just a few Scotchmen up there tending that lighthouse!”

(Some of Y.T.’s far off relatives, mebbe!)

If a person were to travel about Saskatchewan a bit they would find many places in our province are named after that island, for that is one of the last landmarks of Scotland many of our Scottish immigrants ever saw. As a matter of fact, for years

there was a rural school district south of Biggar named “Ailsa Craig”!

Duncan fleeched and Duncan prayed – a ha – the wooin’ ‘ot But meg was dull as Ailsa Craig – a ha the wooin’ ‘ot” (R. Burns) Yours Truly is pretty sure that some years ago he sent in a few comments before about “Hills”, and mebbe he is repeating some of the descriptions he made then. Mebbe he is kind of old and forgetful, eh?

One of his most memorable “Hills” though, was out on the high country between Biggar and Perdue, and not too far away from where Phyllis and Y.T. used to farm.

“Thinking Hill” was named by the old farmer who owned it, and I don’t think that in its most popular days, it was mentioned very much.

The owner (a friend of ours) often drove up there, sat in his old truck and over the odd boxful of

THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014 “Bo” did most of his think- “thinking” of now! ing and planning about Mebbe a fellow should things. Y.T. doesn’t know erect a sign, pointing if his “thinking and plan- “Thinking Hill” out to ning” ever improved his people as they pass. But economy, but, according then, it wouldn’t be our to him, the “Bo” really im- neighbours private place proved his life! anymore, eh?

Yet another note! This As mentioned above, note is self-centred and there are hundreds of maybe a little boastful, hills in our province with but I like to think that names like that.

Y.T. saved this guy’s life North of Keppel is one time, when, after be- “Knob Hill” (you’ll have to ing told by his doctor ask Elliot Andison about that if he kept on drink- that!), and, I’m afraid, ing he could kill himself, not too far away is “Sugar he showed up at my farm Hill” (the “Home” of homewith a half empty bottle brew!) where one leaking of brandy he had kept bag of sugar, led the police for emergencies.

Y.T. up to a fellows “still”. darn near died himself And somewhere out when, after we threw the north of here is “Snake empty bottle on a nearby Hill”, that an old driver stonepile, we got home at on the “Battleford Trail” 3 a.m. . . often told us about.

There was nothing else As mentioned above, to do, eh?! Our neighbour sometimes we look at our lived for years after that! countryside as a featureOften, when we pass less place without a single the slopes of “Thinking story to tell . . .

Hill” on our way to Big“Lend me your ears,” gar, Y.T. imagines he sees eh? an old truck up there and wonders what Old Bill is

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Diamond Lodge News

by Karen Kammer This beautiful weather has everyone smiling!

A lot of residents are spending their spare time soaking up the sun, with sunscreen on of course.

Monday was a holiday.

Residents were busy visiting with family members. Tuesday we had

no activities. Wednesday morning we had men’s coffee. We read some old newspapers from the 1950’s. It was interesting to see the differences in prices of things. After lunch we had ice-cream out on the patio. What a beautiful day it was!

Thursday morning we

had exercises and bingo in the afternoon. Thank you to our volunteers that come and help every week with bingo. Friday at lunch, 10 residents were treated to barbecue club.

We also had a hamburger sale for the staff. Everyone enjoyed it! Saturday morning we played dot bingo. In the afternoon we watched the movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

Sunday morning we did crafts and watered the garden. PALS did our church service this afternoon. Thank you for the wonderful service.

Have an awesome week everyone!

Food for thought.

“Be the reason someone smiles today”.

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Council Report for the Town of Asquith for the month of May Asquith Town Council held their regular council meeting on Tuesday, May 13.

Attending the meeting were Mayor James Maddin, Councillors Sue Sawicki, Karen Gamble, Garry Dumont, Ross Beal, Don Lysyshyn, and Gail Erhart. Also attending was Foreman Darren Kraft

and C.A.O. Holly Cross.

Council passed a motion accepting the April 8 Council minutes as presented. A resolution was passed to accept the treasurer’s statement of receipts and expenditures for the month of April and the March bank reconciliations were accepted as presented.

The accounts paid in the amount of $21,057.65 and the accounts payable in the amount of $61,299.71 were accepted as presented.

Wayne Strom attended the Council meeting to discuss drainage at the intersection of Andrew Street and Mather Avenue. He requested some

Another enjoyable adjudication show at the Biggar Museum

by Delta Fay Cruickshank It was a very gratifying feeling to hear the buzz of people chatting about art, expressions and experiences.

The annual adjudication show run by the Biggar and District Arts Council and hosted by the Biggar Museum was held in the Credit Union Gallery on Saturday, May 24.

Eight artists from Biggar and as far away as Battleford and Rosetown each entered five works of art with a common theme. These works hung in the gallery for a month, and were adjudicated Saturday.

The adjudicator was an artist from Regina,

Donna Kreikle.

Earlier Kreikle came into town and taught a Colour Lab Workshop, and eight participants learned a lot about colour in watercolours.

Everyone was pleased with the content and the person sharing the content!

Dianne Larouche Ellard’s collection, Wing and a Prayer, was named Best in the Show.

Ellard’s works will now go onto the provincial adjudication and has a chance at touring her art to arts councils all over Saskatchewan.

The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) coordinates all these shows and tours.

At the gallery there was a People’s Choice ballot for all to fill out. The winner of this was Averil Hall from Battleford with her spectacular photography of scenes of the bridges over rivers and a little school house on the prairie.

People’s Choice Awards go to: 1. Averil Hall; 2. Hilda Dielsen; 3.

Linda Hoult/Anna Albert; 4. Jim Taylor/Tanya Schultz (the sculptures).

The Arts Council provided cookies and punch and coffee for the attendees, and volunteers for all the everythings that needed to be done in order to bring the world to Biggar! What would we all do with the dedication of these few!

Artist and instructor, Donna Kreikle, left, goes over some tips and tricks, this past weekend. (Photo for The Independent by Delta Fay Cruickshank)

drainage work be done to avoid his property being impacted by water drainage.

A letter was received from Barry Rice requesting that the town reimburse him for the replacement of softener salt in his softener, as dirt had entered his softener allegedly as a result of water main breaks over the winter. Council has declined this request.

The Asquith Fire Department and the Asquith First Responders held a fund raiser to purchase additional equipment for the use of the Jaws of Life. The fund raiser was a resounding success! If you didn’t get a chance to donate to the Asquith Fire Department and First Responders, you are still able to make a donation at the Asquith Town Office and will receive a tax deductible receipt.

Minor Ball and Soccer are in full swing out at the Asquith Sportsgrounds, and Council has decided to award the contract for upkeep at the sportsgrounds to Jim and Kelly Stack. We are sure they will do an excellent job

at the grounds, and will make our town proud!

Councillor Gamble reported on the Eagle Creek Regional Park Board. The Jamboree Committee is looking for help and for volunteers for the Jamboree. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact a board member!

The Park Board is also looking for a water tank to install on a one-ton truck for emergency firefighting should a grass or brush fire start.

Councillor Sawicki reported that she attended the semi-annual Wheatland Region Library Board meeting. She presented Council with the Wheatland Regional Library Annual Report.

The Your Link tower will be moved from adjacent to the school to south of the curling rink. Your Link will be offering free wi-fi within the sports center for the Town allowing them to do this.

Bylaw No. 1-2014, a Bylaw to enter into a Fixed Assessment Agreement with Darcy and Noreen Stack was passed into law at this meeting.

C.A.O. Holly Cross will

be going on a leave of absence from May 15 to the fall of 2014. Acting Administrator, Lynne Tolley, will be filling in. Please take some time to welcome her to our town.

Spring is finally here, and as such we are cleaning up our yards to prepare for summer. The Town has identified some residences as being a nuisance property, unsightly and untidy. Those individuals will be sent Nuisance Orders. Please endeavour to make your yard neat and tidy. We want our beautiful town to be as neat and clean as it can be.

The 2014 Budget has been passed by the Asquith Town Council. The Operating Budget has revenues of $1,159.527, including a transfer from the surplus of $152,000, expenditures of $1,156,579 and a surplus of $2,948. The municipal mill rate will be going up one mill to 12 mills. The school mill rate will be remaining the same as it was last year.

Best wishes for a lovely June!

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Managing today, so we can keep the best of the past

by Calvin Daniels

When you have written a weekly opinion column on agriculture for more than a quarter of a century you learn inspiration can come from some rather unusual places.

That said, I was still surprised when I was sitting at the recent Yorkton Film Festival Golden Sheaf Awards Gala, and found a moment of inspiration for a farm column.

It was particularly surprising since the

film had zero to do with farming.

Oil Sands Karaoke

by Shore Films took the Golden Sheaf for Documentary Science/ Nature/Technology and later the awards for Director - Non-Fiction for Charles Wilkinson.

In accepting the second award Wilkinson talked about having taken a walk in Yorkton during his stay at the Festival.

He said he happened upon a yard sale where he

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found an old steel-runner sled which he wished he could have taken home with him.

At the same sale was a box of mason jars, and a well-used violin.

Wilkinson related how he realized each of the items had held an importance to the family over the years.

I understand that. A sled is not kept without memories. Jars are part of our more self-sufficient past, and a well-used violin speaks to it having been played and played and then preserved.

Wilkinson said the

items spoke to him of a way of life here in Saskatchewan, one he said we need to be prepared to safeguard.

Wilkinson said Saskatchewan, and even the local area, seem poised on an explosion of oil and gas exploration and development, and he said we need to manage such development to be able to hold on to what has been important here for years.

It was a not so subtle message that the tar sands project in Northern Alberta, upon which his film is based, was not so-

well managed.

We have all heard the stories of near uncontrolled growth associated with the tar sands. It is a project of massive economic importance, but one with its share of warts too.

Certainly in Saskatchewan we have been the most agrarianbased provincial economy in Canada. That has not always been the best thing in terms of a strong provincial economy. We might be feeding the world, but for many years farmers have done so at little or no profits.

A more diverse economy is good news for Saskatchewan, and a big part of that diversification is, and will continue to be oil and gas.

But we must also be careful to remember our province exists because of agriculture, and the land base will ensure it remains an integral part of our future.

Anytime we plan for our future, farming, and those who farm, should be an integral part of the planning process and of the vision for tomorrow.

Agriculture and AgriFood Canada (AAFC) has launched a renewed five-year Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) to help the sector continue to adapt and remain competitive, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced Monday.

“Our government remains committed to helping Canadian producers adapt to emerging challenges and market realities,” explained Ritz. “The renewed CAAP program will allow our agriculture sec-

tor to proactively manage issues, seize new opportunities and grow the Canadian economy.”

Under CAAP (2014– 2019), over $50 million will be available for investments in industryled projects that will help the sector seize opportunities, respond to emerging issues, and investigate and pilot approaches to deal with new and ongoing challenges.

All projects must be either national or sector-wide in scope.

“Funding from the

CAAP program for the Pulse Flour Milling Project enabled the industry to investigate and develop optimal processing techniques to produce pulse flours for a variety of food product applications,” said Gordon Bacon, CEO of Pulse Canada. “This work is paving the way for greater value-added processing of pulses in Canada and is creating new opportunities for pulses in a wide range of processed foods.”

“The financial contribution from AAFC,

through the CAAP program, allowed the Canadian flax industry to develop and implement a comprehensive farm stewardship, export testing and market awareness program that was instrumental in reopening the export market in the EU, Japan and Brazil,” added William Hill, President, Flax Council of Canada.

“The financial support from CAAP made this industry-led initiative possible and has allowed flax growers in Canada continued access to these export markets.”

The renewed program will enable the agricultural industry to proactively tap into opportunities and tackle unforeseen challenges, similar to the projects pursued by Pulse Canada and the Flax Council of Canada that received investments under the previous CAAP program (2009–2014).

CAAP (2014-2019) complements existing investments currently being provided under Growing Forward 2, the five-year federal-provincial- territorial framework that includes a $3 billion investment in strategic initiatives that foster innovation, promote market development and competitiveness.

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Credit Union announces laptop winner . . . Biggar and District Credit Union’s Cathy Hicks presents a pretty happy Djay Mallas with his new laptop.

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THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 9 Tacy Bartusek, left, and Cassidy Burton pace in the 3,000m race on a hot Friday evening. (Photo for The Independent by Rick Garchinski)

All in the family - Bantam Boys and Senior Girls Aggregate winners Emmett and Tiara Keith. (Photo for The Independent by Rick

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Athletes from all across West Central Saskatchewan, including 18 from St. Gabriel and BSC2000 converged on Griffith Stadium in Saskatoon on Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24.

For Grade 9-12 athletes, it was in hopes to advance to the provincial championship in early June as part of the West Central team; for younger athletes it was time to shine on the big stage.

The weather was warm and at times windy, but considering what spring has given us – it was near perfect.

Congratulations to all

athletes for representing our schools and community with effort, enthusiasm, and class!

Results are as follows: Bantam Girls: McKenna Mair: 100m 3rd (15:00), 200m - 1st (31:37), Long Jump - 11th (3.29m); Hanna Tuico: Long Jump - 7th (3.48m), Triple Jump - 2nd (8.30m), Shot Put - 10th (6.16m); Tacy Bartusek: 800m - 4th (3:05:05), 1500m 2nd (6:35:78), Long Jump - 4th (3.82m), 3000m - 1st (13:55:82).

Midget Girls: Cassidy Burton: 1500m - 4th (6:54:01), 3000m - 4th (15:12:21).

Jr. Girls: Jaeda Hoppe: 400m - 3rd (1:12.78), 80mH - 2nd (14:76); Tiara Keith: 400m - 1st (1:08:96), 800m - 1st (5:43:30), 3000m - 1st (12:28:92).

Sr. Girls: Megan Bryan: Discus - 2nd (25.09m), Shot Put - 1st (9.91m); Sierra Larlham: Shot Put - 7th (7.69m).

Bantam Boys: Jesse Garchinski: 100m - 4th (14:85), 400m - 5th (1:15:16), 80mH - 3rd (15:65), Long Jump - 4th (3.73m); Stratton Mair: 100m - 7th (15:95), Shot Put - 8th (6.93m); Javelin - 9th (17.61m); Emmet Keith: 800m - 1st (2:43:34),

1500m - 1 (5:40:39), 3000m - 1st (12:45:53); Landon Boisvert: 800m - 2nd (2:59:95), 1500m 3rd (6:23:06), 3000m - 2nd (14:02:41), Long Jump 12th (2.91m).

Midget Boys: Benson Garchinski: 100mH - 4th

(17:96), Long Jump - 8 (4.40m), Triple Jump 6th (9.73m), High Jump 6th (1.51m); Andrei Tuico: Discus - 7th (27.46m).

Jr. Boys: Jason deVries: Shot Put - 7th (8.16m), Discus - 4th (26.04m); Mitch Lehnert:

Javelin - 6 (28.24m) Long Jump - 1st (5.29m), Triple Jump - 3rd (10.72m); Mateo Parada: 100m - 2nd (12:70), 200m - 2nd (26:02) 400m - 1st (1:02:14), Long Jump 7th (4.48m).

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Off to Provincials . . . Pretty happy, having qualified for Provincial play Liam Mair, Mitch Lehnert, Mateo Parada (back row, left to right) and Tiara Keith, Jaeda Hoppe and Megan Bryan (front) all get ready for the windup to the track season. Good luck! (Photo for The Independent by Rick Garchinski)

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Retail sales surge in March Strong employment This was a 9.1 per cent “More people are working

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numbers and continued growth in the Saskatchewan economy meant consumers had a busy March in the province’s retail sector.

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increase (seasonallyadjusted) over March 2013, the second highest growth rate among the provinces and a record for the month.

“Retail sales are an indicator of economic prosperity and hard working men and women of this province are benefiting from the success they helped to create,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said.

in Saskatchewan than ever before and this means Saskatchewan businesses are seeing continued growth.”

On a monthly basis, retail sales increased 1.1 per cent (seasonallyadjusted) over February 2014.

This landed Saskatchewan in a three-way tie for second place with Alberta and British Columbia.

Nationally, retail sales

were down by 0.1 per cent month-over-month.

“Saskatchewan has built a reputation as the place to live, work, invest and do business,” Boyd said. “We are seeing more people move to Saskatchewan, more businesses established, and more jobs being created as a result. This produces an economic environment and a quality of life that we can all be proud of.”

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BENEFIT DANCE SATURDAY, MAY 31 7 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Biggar Community Hall Admission: $10, children free

Making a plan . . . Biggar Central School’s Teresa Newton, right, helps Shannon DeVries and son, Jason plan out a class and course schedule. The Registration Night at BCS, Tuesday and Thursday, is a necessary tool in post-secondary and career planning. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Asquith Fire Dept. Holds successful fund raiser Fire Department Equipment List

The Asquith Fire Department, in conjunction with the Asquith First Responders hosted their second Pig Roast Supper and Auction on April 12.

The fund raising event was held at the Twilight Hall and featured a beautifully prepared roast pig for supper followed by a live auction.

Auction items, as well as monetary donations, were contributed by local (and not so local) businesses, organizations, groups and people. The response from our sponsors in support of the Asquith Fire Department/Asquith First Responder’s fund raising initiatives was, and always has been, overwhelming and humbling. The men and women of the Asquith Fire Department and the Asquith First

Responders are very appreciative of the support shown towards our organizations.

With the help of so many willing sponsors, the evening was an unprecedented success and will help our organizations in their efforts to purchase some of the rescue equipment identified as a priority by our groups.

The list of priority rescue equipment is provided to inform the public of the costs associated with emergency response provided by fire departments/first responders. All figured have been rounded to the nearest dollar.

If you, or your organization, would be interested in sponsoring any of the tools identified in our equipment list please contact the Asquith Town Officer at 306-329-4770.

(All figures in Canadian dollars)

Three bay addition to the Fire Hall Fiberglass stabilizer struts Halligan tool Jack-All Hi Lift Industrial air chisel Window saw Wheel blocks Leaf blower (Husqvarna) Thermal camera 4 ton rescue puller Air bag kits Bunker geat Fire proof coveralls Key pad for door – Fire Hall Garage door openers – Fire Hall Hydraulic Porta-Power Rescue truck Pumper truck Boat Step chocks Sledge hammer 3/8” rescue grade chain Portable water tank Training projector Firefighter Training (x20)

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Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (21 May, 2014) Today, Saskatchewan is home to more people, more activity and more opportunities than ever before.

This is reflected in our province’s unemployment rate of 3.4 per cent – the lowest in all of Canada, less than half of the national average and our lowest level ever on record.

Our strong and growing economy is driven by the contributions of a diverse and growing population.

This growth means we can deliver a balanced budget while still making the important investments needed to ensure Saskatchewan is a great place to live, work and play.

Our government’s seventh consecutive balanced budget and continued investments in infrastructure and people were the highlights of the spring session of the Legislative Assembly.

Some of the investments and new initiatives announced during the spring session include the

new Regina Bypass project, a commitment to a new Saskatoon commuter bridge, passing lanes and twinning projects on a number of Saskatchewan highways, a new Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford and the renewal of Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert.

Our government is committed to education and, to that end, we are building nine new joint-use schools in Regina, Saskatoon, Warman and Martensville; we’re investing in upgrades to bandwidth to increase Inter-

net speeds in schools and we’re investing in 1,000 new training seats and doubling the funding for initiatives to improve education and employment outcomes for First Nations and Métis people.

Our government is also investing in infrastructure that includes a new Trades and Technology Centre in Yorkton, continued construction at Southeast Regional College in Weyburn and the Health Sciences Centre at the U of S in Saskatoon.

These are only some of the projects introduced or

St. Gabriel social justice group hosts a mini WE Day event What do you do if you are a young student and want to share with the rest of your school what it means to be involved in the social justice group?

The answer is to host a mini We Day. The event was inspired by Free the Children’s We Day that students attended in the fall which featured entertainers such as musicians, dancers and motivational speakers who spoke out to promote youth empowerment and social justice issues.

So, last Wednesday, May 21 an eager group of nine students, with their advisor, Miss Zimmer, brought the school together for an hour to share their gifts, talents, and knowledge. They also brought in local entertainers – Pastor Mark Kleiner, Graham and Susan Lehnert, and members of the Biggar School of Dance to support their cause.

“We wanted to let everyone know that St. Gabriel social justice group is not just about meeting. It’s about making a difference,” in themselves, their community, country, and around the world, said host, Grade 8 student, Rachel Diehl.

This year their focus was on the issue of bullying –

how we choose to treat others and support others who have no voice. Ashley Park wrote a skit on the subject of bullying that was performed for the audience.

They used the WE Day format to entertain, share information about WE Day and the people – both extraordinary public figures and more extraordinary everyday people like Pakistani children Iqbal Masih and Malala Yousafzai whose stories have shown us the injustice that many children face in the world. They also asked students to listen to the video words of Craig Kielburger, Molly Burke, and Hedley Frontman, Jacob Hoggard, on how they try to make a difference.

It was a successful event – what might be the first of many. They didn’t think they could pull it off, but were excited to give it a try. These social justice members also look forward to earning their way to the recently announced 2014 WE Day in Saskatoon on November 7.

Members of St. Gabriel Social Justice Group are: Kaidree Elliott, Jeena Achkar, Rachel Diehl, Jobelle Claudio, Gillian Massie, Griffen Lehnert, Christopher Montgomery, Ashley Park, and McKenna Boyle.

funded this session that will keep Saskatchewan on the path of steady growth.

With the spring session now behind us, my colleagues and I get back to our home constituencies to focus on our most important work – listening to and representing our constituents. This feedback is essential as it helps to form our government’s priorities moving forward.

One of our ongoing priorities is providing support for those who need it and the Discounted Bus Pass Program is one way we’re able to do that. Whether it’s getting groceries or going to appointments, this program helps our province’s most vulnerable people get where they need to go. The Discounted Bus Pass Program allows participating cities to set the retail rate they charge to the client, while

still ensuring it is at least $25 below the full fare. It makes accessing public transit easier for those receiving income assistance and, in many cases, eligible riders will only pay approximately one-third the cost of a regular bus pass.

Just a reminder that extra care and attention is required now that highway construction crews have begun their work building and maintaining Saskatchewan’s highways.

Simplified signage is in place directing drivers exactly when to slow to 60 km/h. Drivers who don’t run the risk of facing three times the normal fines for speeding.

Wherever you go this spring and summer, safe travels!

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

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St. Gabriel School were empowering themselves, May 21 as they held a ‘Mini WE Day’. The Free the Children initiative had kids expressing and taking account of the world we live in - the steps taken here at this age, will lead to a better today and tomorrow for all. (Photos for The Independent by Rick Garchinski)

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Another lucky Travel Voucher winner . . . Taking time from golfing for a selfie, Graham, Leanne and Raya Hawes are the May Travel Voucher winners, while the $100 winner was Larry Antonenko. Congratulations to all! (Photo

Author donates to school . . . Biggar author, Merle Massie, left, along with her son, Alric, recently donated two of her books to Biggar Central School 2000: ‘Prairie Edge: Place History in Saskatchewan’, her recent tome, and ‘36 Steps on the Road to Medicare: How Saskatchewan Led the Way’. Accepting was BCS Principal Kim Fick. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

submitted by Kathy Hawes)

Fines for serious Àshing and hunting infractions increased The Government of Saskatchewan has made significant changes to the fine structure for unlawful hunting and fishing activities.

“Hunting, fishing and trapping are an integral part of Saskatchewan’s heritage, and these changes send a clear message that these resources are valued and will be protected,” Environment Min-

ister Ken Cheveldayoff said, Monday. “In some instances fines for serious resource infractions have been doubled. We hope these increased penalties will serve as a deterrent to those who consider abusing our resources in the future.”

The changes are a result of a survey of anglers and hunters in 2012, and from a recommendation by the

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A scan of surrounding jurisdictions indicated that doubling fines for more serious offences would bring Saskatchewan in line or ahead of most other jurisdictions for comparable violations.

“Hunters and anglers contribute a great deal of time, money, and effort to conserve our natural resources,” Cheveldayoff said. “Our hunting and angling laws are designed to achieve management objectives and to ensure the ethical harvest of our fish and wildlife.”

Changes to hunting infraction fines include: • Unlawful hunting has increased from $500, to $1,000, plus animal or bird fee.

• Unlawful possession has increased from $500, to $1,000, plus animal or bird fee.

• Exceeding wildlife

limit has increased from $200, to $400 plus animal or bird fee.

• Unlawful use of a vehicle for hunting has increased from $500, to $1,000, plus animal or bird fee.

• Loaded firearm in a vehicle has increased from $200 to $400.

• Leaving edible game in the field increased from $100, plus animal or bird fee to $200, plus animal or bird fee.

The animal or bird fee has also increased.

These fees have risen from $50 to $500 and now range from $100 to $1,000, depending upon the species.

Changes to fishing infraction fines include: • Angling during closed times has increased from $200, plus $25/fish to a maximum of $1,000 to $400, plus $50/fish to a maximum of $2,000.

• Exceeding angling limits has increased from $100, plus $25/fish

to a maximum of $1,000 to $200, plus $50/fish to a maximum of $2,000.

• Selling fish taken by angling has increased from $250, plus $25/fish to a maximum of $1,000 to $500, plus $50/fish to a maximum of $2,000.

• Wasting fish has increased from $100, plus $25/fish to a maximum $1,000 to $200, plus $50/fish to a maximum $2,000.

• Possessing or using live fish for bait has increased from $200 to $400.

• Use of prohibited methods for fishing has increased from $150, plus $25/fish to a maximum $1,000 to $300, plus $50/fish to a maximum $2,000.

These illegal activities not only rob law-abiding hunters and anglers of game and fish, they waste business and taxpayer revenue, and deny others the opportunity to see and experience all

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of the natural resources that Saskatchewan has to offer.

The changes are timely, as the fine structure for unlawful hunting dates back to 2000, and the fisheries infractions date to the mid-1990s.

If you suspect wildlife, fisheries, environmental or forestry violations, call the local Ministry of Environment office, Saskatchewan’s tollfree Turn In Poachers line at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 for SaskTel cell phone subscribers, or report a violation online at saskatchewan. ca/conservation. Callers may be eligible for cash rewards from the SaskTip Reward Program.

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OBITUARIES Brodie Zagoruy Brodie Phillip John Zagoruy passed away accidentally on Thursday, May 15, 2014.

Brodie was born in Saskatoon, Sask., to Laureen and Wes Zagoruy on November 6, 1991.

Brodie was the big brother to Cierra.

Brodie was a natural born athlete, playing football, and boxing. But ultimately Brodie’s passion was motocross. As a child Brodie enjoyed trips to his grandparent’s family farm where he went hunting, quadding and building tree forts in the woods. Brodie loved his pit bull, Brick.

They enjoyed many truck rides together.

Brodie will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his mother, Laureen; his father, Wes (Nicole and her son, Calvin); his sister, Cierra (Owen); girlfriend, Danielle; his grandparents, Helen and John Zagoruy, and Jack and Edna Lindsay; great-grandmother, Pearl Zagoruy; aunts and uncles, Darren Zagoruy, Dale (Tina) Zagoruy, Brent (Jackie) Zagoruy, Dwayne (Leeanne) Zagoruy, Bruce (Lisa) Zagoruy, Connie (Don) Comrie, Brian (Brenda) Lindsay; cousins; and many friends.

A memorial Service was held at the Knox United Church, Saskatoon, Sask. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 2 p.m. Arrangements were entrusted to the SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME, (306) 244-5577.

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Mary Jeanette “Jeanne” Bissonnette December 16, 1929 - May 19, 2014 Jeanne Bissonnette passed away on May 19, 2014 in Saskatoon, Sask. at the age of 84 years.

Jeanne was born December 16, 1929 at Salvador, Sask. She is survived by her husband, Alphonse, children, Tom (Barb) Bissonnette of Saskatoon, Sask. and their children, Rebecca, Adam (Jocelyn), and great-grandson Oliver, and Lisa; Andrew Bissonnette of Salt Spring Island, B.C. and his daughter, Andrea, and great-granddaughter, Alynn; Guy (Wendy) Bissonnette of Lloydminster, Alta., and their children, Desiree and Wyatt; and extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her son, Fred (1998); two brothers, Jack and Thomas; two sisters, Helen and Vida.

A Memorial Tea was held on Friday, May 23, 2014, 2 - 4 p.m. from Biggar New Horizons Hall. The eulogy was memories from the family. Honourary Bearers were all those who shared in Jeanne’s

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life. Interment followed the reception at Cochery Cemetery, Biggar, Sask. Memorial tributes may be directed to Biggar Diamond Lodge Activity Fun, Box 3340, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family for 50 years”. gfsc1

(Shaun) Weir; and Trent McMahon; four great-granddaughters, Dakota, Santana, Ravyn and Sydney; Vic’s wife, daughter-in-law, Brenda Williams and their children Shawn (Tania); Dean (Courtney) and three great-grandsons, Noah, Caleb and Milo; one sister, Phyllis (Bob) Mason; as well as many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Dad was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and Papa and will be sadly missed by us all.

A Service was held in honour of Clif’s memory at the Perdue Community Complex, Perdue, Sask. on Monday, May 26 at 2:00 with Karen Kuzek, niece, of¿ciating. Interment followed at Leney Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to Leney Cemetery, c/o Kelly Dwyer, Box 188, Perdue, SK, S0K 3C0 Arrangements are entrusted to Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar, Sask., “Our family serving your family for 50 years”, 306-948-2669. gfsc1

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Clifton Ross Williams 1927 - 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clif on May 20, 2014 at Diamond Lodge, Biggar, Sask. at the age of 87.

Clif was born on March 19, 1927 in Leney, Sask. to Ross and Elizabeth Williams and was raised on the family farm near Normanton, Sask. with one brother and three sisters.

He married Eleanor Weir on June 4, 1946 and they had two children, Vic and Deb. They resided in the Perdue area for many years, then moved to their newly built home on the farm, in 1965, south of Perdue, Sask.; then moving in to Saskatoon in 1984.

Although semi-retired, Clif and Eleanor still travelled back and forth for seeding and harvest, and after their son Vic’s passing in 2003 continued to make the journey out to help Deb and Calvin with their farming. Dad helped haul grain up until two years ago, 85 years young. He was still driving out often to see what was going on!

He was a great mechanic and “Mr. Fix-It” around the farm, and also in his garage/workshop in Saskatoon. We all would say… “Ask Grandpa, he will probably have one somewhere, … or will make one for us!” Whatever it may be, he seemed to be able to ¿nd a way to help.

He loved to travel with Eleanor in their motor home to the lakes or whatever destination they chose at the time, either meeting family and/or friends or just travelling together on their own time. They took in many ball games, hockey games, etc. over the years involving their own children; later their grandchildren and ¿nally enjoying activities of their great-grandchildren. He was so proud of them all!

He loved to tell a good story from way back when, and we all loved to listen; and he so enjoyed the many visits with his neighbours.

Clif was predeceased by the love of his life, Eleanor, after 63 years of marriage; his son, Vic; his parents, Ross and Elizabeth Williams; his mother and father-in-law, Henry and Agnes Weir; one brother, Norman (Loretta) Williams; and two sisters, Lola (Grant) Montgomery, and Alena Williams; sisters-in-law, Dorothy (Harry) Johnson; and Elsie (Cliff Saunders; Orville) Jackson.

Left to cherish his memory are… his daughter, Deb (Calvin) McMahon and their children, Kori (Warren) Anderson; Stacey

Barry Gidluck 04 Dec 1941 – 04 May 2014 Barry Edward Gidluck, age 66, passed away on May 4 at St Paul’s Hospital. He is survived by his son, Marlon Gidluck; his spouse, Silvia del Carmen of Banes, Cuba; his brothers, Ken of Biggar, Sask., and Ivan (Judith) of Saskatoon, Sask.; sister-in-law, Darleen Gidluck of Warman, Sask.; brotherin-law, Adrian Lozinski of Yorkton, Sask.; and extended family, who were all important to him. He was pre-deceased by his parents, John and Minnie Gidluck; sister, Barbara Lozinski; brother, Ron; and Marlon’s mother, Sheila Jones Steele.

Barry grew up a hardworking farm boy from Biggar. While attending the University of Saskatchewan in the ‘60s he embraced the anti-war, anti-establishment causes of the day which would permanently inÀuence his views about justice and equality. Barry enjoyed history and the academic environment and really should have pursued a related career but after several years without direction his brother Ron got him involved in the trucking industry. He had a long career as a long distance trucker transitioning to being a safety of¿cer for Northern Resource Trucking several years prior to his retirement.

Being a husband and father brought great joy to his life regardless of the accompanying challenges but his last three years had been the happiest he had been in decades, residing in Banes, Cuba six months of each year. He had found love and purpose with Silvia, becoming the patron of her extended family. He became ill at the end of his recent six month stay in Cuba and while he may have died in Saskatoon his heart is in Cuba.

A celebration of Barry’s life will be held on SATURDAY, MAY 31 at 1:30 pm at the Unitarian Centre, 213 2nd St. E. in Saskatoon.

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CARD OF THANKS

COMING EVENTS

We would like to thank all those people involved and attending the wonderful Birthday party held in the Perdue New Horizons.

Thanks everyone of you for coming! We would also like to thank the Perdue New Horizons organization for making their space so available for such a wonderful occasion.

Sincerely, Bob Mason 22nc1 Thanks for all the acts of kindness shown to our family when our grandson, Brodie, passed away.

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May 30, 31 and June 1: Town and Country Fair Days, parade, food, games, church, rodeo queen crowning, ……. Watch paper for further happenings!

19c4 SATURDAY, MAY 31: Pancake Breakfast at Biggar Museum parking lot, 8 - 10 a.m., $6 per plate. Everyone welcome.

22c1 SATURDAY, MAY 31: 11a.m.

- 2 p.m., Kids Carnival at Third Avenue Park, sponsored

by Biggar Associated Gospel Church. The pro¿t from sale of hamburgers and hot dogs will go to send ‘Kids to Kamp’. FREE pony rides and all kinds of fun.

E-Kay Enterprises will provide FREE coffee and doughnuts.

Come one, come all after the parade! See you there!

21c2 SATURDAY, MAY 31: With regret the #300 Fisher Biggar Air Cadet Fair Days Food Booth, in front of Pharmasave, is being CANCELLED. Unfortunately this is the same day that a large number of the cadets will be Àying out to Europe for their D-Day Trip; thus we will be unable to operate the booth.

Sorry for any disappointment and we thank the community for the tremendous support throughout this and past years.

22c1 SUNDAY, JUNE 1: Sapsford Show & Shine, Fundraiser for Prostate Cancer Research and Awareness, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Silent Auction, BBQ and Car Show. 20 km east of Biggar or 10 km west of Perdue on Highway 14.

20c3 MONDAY, JUNE 9: Biggar Family Centre Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m. at the Family Centre. If you are interested in sitting on the board, there are vacancies. This is open to the public so please consider this your invitation.

20c4 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11: Annual meeting of New Creation Community Players at 7;30 p.m. in the H.M. Biebly Hall back of theatre. Anyone interested in joining the board or helping in any way, please attend.

22c4 THURSDAY, JUNE 12: Tea and Bake Sale at Biggar Diamond Lodge, 2 - 3:30 p.m. All proceeds to Resident Activity Fund. Thank you for your support.

22c3 TUESDAYS: Farmers Market starts on Tuesday, June 17 at MacPherson Hall, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Coffee 50¢ 22p4

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street @ 10:50 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. JUNE 22… closed this Sunday, taking part in Free For All Day at Ranger Lake.

Everyone is welcome to join us.

Pastor Wicks can be reached in the of¿ce at 306-948-3424, Tuesday through Thursday.

36tfn SUNDAYS in JUNE: Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. except for June 1 when we hope you will join us at The Majestic Theatre for the Interdenominational Church Service at 11 a.m.; and June 22 when the potluck picnic at the north church will happen.

If torrential rain for the picnic, Plan B will be Redeemer. PALs services start at 10:30 a.m.

Everyone welcome. For more information or pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-948-3731 or 306-951-7112.

48/10tfn BOOK LAUNCH for Merle Massie’s “Forest Prairie Edge”, THURSDAY, MAY 29 at Indigo Books, Saskatoon @ 7 p.m.

Everyone welcome!

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SaskEnergy proposes 13.5% rate increase to monthly bill Make your voice heard, in one of the following ways, by May 30: Online: saskratereview.ca in the “Voice Your Opinion” section Facebook: facebook.com/saskratereview Twitter: twitter.com/SaskRateReview Mail: P.O. Box 1301, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3N1 Email: input@saskratereview.ca Telephone Voice Message: 1-877-368-7075 (toll free) or 306-934-1948 For a copy of the SaskEnergy application and supporting documents go to www.saskratereview.ca under ‘Current Applications’.

Prairie Branches Enterprises Inc. will be having their Annual Meeting on TUESDAY, JUNE 24 at 7:00 p.m. at 104 - 7th Ave. West, Wilkie, Sask.

Public is invited to attend.

INVITATIONS SATURDAY, JUNE 7: You are cordially invited to attend a Bridal Shower honouring Allie Dearing, bride-elect of Josh Lappas, 1 - 3 p.m. at Westwinds Motor Hotel Centennial Room, Biggar. Cards in drugstore.

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THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014

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A Come and Go Remembrance for Ross Leonard will be held on FRIDAY, JUNE 6 from 1 - 4 p.m. at 420 - 2nd Ave. East, Biggar.

At Rosco’s request there was no service or funeral. He passed away January 23, 2014.

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FOR SALE BY TENDER… SW Sec 25 Twp 37 Rge 19 W3 in the RM of Reford. Hopper bottom and Goebel Hopper granary not included. Highest or any tender not necessary accepted. Tenders must be in writing and postmarked or delivered by June 16, 2014 by 4 p.m. to THE ESTATE OF MARY KAMMER (Land Tender), Box 129, Landis, SK, S0K 2K0. 10% deposit must be included with tender and made payable to the Estate of Mary Kammer. Tenders to be noti¿ed by no later than June 25, 2014 and all unaccepted tenders will be returned. Possession date will be November 1, 2014 22c3 CONTRACT TENDER… Perdue Recreation Complex is accepting applications for the contract of Manager/Caretaker.

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Moderate birth weights, quiet and easy to handle. Contact Mark Haynes, 306-948-2563 or 306-948-7621, Haynes Angus, Biggar, Sask.

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Boyer Oats, 99% germination, also feed oats available. Phone 306-329-4224 or 306-222-3753 22p3 Forage seed for sale: Organic and conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free Delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-863-2900

LAND FOR SALE For Sale… R.M. of Glenside #377, SE-23-38-13-W3, cottage, hay and hunting land, 160 acres with bush, sloughs and spring. $109,000 obo. Write, Box 103, Perdue, SK, S0K 3C0 19p3

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HOUSES for SALE SPRING SALE ON NOW! Canadian built

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2 bdrm bungalow on well treed corner lot. Needs work, $64,500. Phone 306-948-5466 for details.

19p3 House for sale in Landis, Sask.

Double corner lot, directly across from the school. Three bedrooms, full basement, good size kitchen with lots of cupboards; washer, dryer, fridge, stove, built in dishwasher and microwave included. Large shed with good garden spot; deck on back of house. REDUCED to $40,000 obo. Would make a great starter home or retirement home. For more information call (306) 948-7161.

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HOUSES for SALE RTM SHOW HOMES. 1594 ft.; feature front, shake and stone, rear veranda, high LR vault, ¿replace. $185,000. Swanson Builders, Saskatoon area. Plan 133 at www.swansonbuilders. ca 306-493-3089

HOUSES FOR RENT Three-bedroom house, bath, detached garage, fridge, stove, washer and dryer included.

Available now. Call 306-9483676 21p3 Two and Three-bedroom houses for rent. Close to downtown and school. Fridge and stove included. For viewing call 306948-3674 or 306-948-9517 or 306-948-7022.

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Heavy Equipment Operators for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators).

Camp job. Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d.

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The RM’s of Reford and Buffalo are inviting applications for the position of Assistant Administrator in a joint municipal ofÀce located in Wilkie, SK. This is a part time position but when necessary during busy periods the Assistant Administrator will be required to work full time.

The successful candidate will be responsible for handling customer inquiries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and assisting with various daily administrative tasks in support of the Administrator.

Prior administrative experience, accounting experience and strong communication skills would be assets.

Please forward your resume and cover letter stating salary expectations to: RM’s of Reford & Buffalo Box 100 Wilkie, SK S0K 4W0 rm409@sasktel.net We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Looking for a Career and want to play Hockey This may be your opportunity AGI Envirotank has long term openings for welders, painters, drafters, construction, metal fabricators, warehouse, professional sales or administration positions. Willing to train or apprentice.

We are interested in anyone interested in joining the senior hockey team in Biggar.

AGI is a leading manufacturer of above ground storage tanks used in every major industry including oil, gas, mining transportation, construction and waste management. We are interested in any players, coaches, managers or other supporting officers for the senior hockey club.

Interested candidates should submit resumes in confidence at: kkernohan@envirotank.com or contact Ken Kernohan directly at 1-306-948-5262 WW1357

THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014

20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

Burrowing Owls: Operation raise a family

(Photo for The Independent by Shelly Fisher)

The Burrowing Owl, one of Saskatchewan’s best known species at risk, has returned to Saskatchewan after spending the winter in Mexico and Texas.

From mid-May until mid-June, these endangered owls are in the process of finding a mate, building a nest, laying and incubating their eggs.

Despite their name, Burrowing Owls do not dig out their nests by themselves.

Instead, they use abandoned burrows that have been excavated by ground squirrels, badgers, or other burrowing mammals.

Each spring, female Burrowing Owls lay six to 12

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eggs. Because there are less than 800 pairs nesting throughout Canada, the success of each nest is important to the survival and recovery of the burrowing owl.

To ensure the success of nesting Burrowing Owls, it is important to minimize human activity around nest sites as much as possible. Cattle grazing, however, it not a disturbance or concern for these owls. “The shorter grass in grazed pastures helps these owls to sight potential predators,” says Kaytlyn Burrows, Habitat Stewardship Coordinator. “Additionally, Burrowing Owls often use the manure to help absorb excess mois-

ture, regulate burrow temperature, attract insects, and hide the owl’s scent from predators.”

If you discover a pair of Burrowing Owls nesting in your pasture, do not fear! There are many advantages to having owls on your land, especially the free pest control.

“Burrowing Owls eat huge numbers of small mammals such as mice and voles, and the young feed primarily on grasshoppers,” says Burrows, “In one summer a family of Burrowing Owls can consume 7,000 grasshoppers and 1,800 rodents.”

Burrowing Owls are identifiable by their small size (19-25cm tall), and light and dark brown mottled plumage with white spots. Burrowing owls have very long legs, which can give them the appearance of walking on stilts. They have a round head, with large yellow eyes, and they do not have ear tufts. During the nesting season, male burrowing owls can often be seen standing on mounds of dirt next to their burrows, or on nearby fence posts while the female incubated her eggs.

Nature Saskatchewan’s Operation Burrowing Owl works with landowners to promote the protection and enhancement of Burrowing Owl habitat, and monitors Burrowing Owl populations. If you spot a burrowing owl, please let us know by calling Operation Burrowing Owl at our toll-free Hoot Line at 1-800-667-HOOT (4668). Information is not shared without permission.