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A skyline of light and majesty . . . Jeff Sopczak, left, and Doug Drover with daughter Grace, enjoy the Friday evening ďŹ reworks display at the Rec Complex. The show was the perfect celebration for the 2014 edition of the Biggar Town and Country Fair Days. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Block running in new federal riding

Kelly Block The Humboldt-WarmanMartensville-Rosetown (HWMR) Conservative Electoral District Association is pleased to announce that Kelly Block will be the Conservative Party of Canada’s candidate in the riding of HWMR for the next federal general election.

H u m b o l d t - Wa r m a n Martensville-Rosetown is a future federal electoral district in Saskatchewan. It will encompass a portion of Saskatchewan now included in the electoral districts of SaskatoonHumboldt, SaskatoonRosetown-Biggar, and Saskatoon-Wanuskewin.

Kelly Block, who is currently the Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-RosetownBiggar, will be a strong, high-profile candidate for the Conservative Party in HWMR. Kelly Block has been a Member of Parliament since 2008 and has won two closely contested elections by working diligently both prior to and during the election period.

The riding of HWMR was created in 2013 by the Saskatchewan Boundary Commission which redrew the riding boundaries of all 14 ridings in the province.

The riding of HWMR will officially come into existence at the commencement of the 42nd general election to be held in the fall of 2015.

The new boundaries will come into effect upon the call of the 42nd Canadian federal election, scheduled for October 2015, although in the unlikely event an election is called prior to April 2014, the current electoral boundaries would remain in effect.

Hello from Tornado Alley . . . St. Gabriel School students Skype with tornado hunter Chris Chittick (projected, left) as he takes a break from chasing violent storms in the United States.

The kids had plenty of questions for the storm chaser, videographer, and Discovery Channel’s reality show, Storm Chasers. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

NDP calls for three different tax hikes, say Sask Party At their weekend convention, the NDP passed a resolution calling for three different tax increases, say the Saskatchewan Party.

The Saskatchewan Party is now calling on NDP Leader Cam Broten to clarify the NDP’s tax hike policy.

“How much would each of these tax increases be

and how many millions of dollars would they take out of Saskatchewan’s economy?” asked Sask Party MLA Tim McMillan. “If the NDP is promising to raise taxes if elected, Cam Broten has a responsibility to explain those tax hikes.”

At their weekend convention in Moose

Jaw, the NDP passed the following resolution: “Be it resolved that an NDP government would ensure fair taxation on business and high income earners by increasing their amount of income tax. Be it further resolved an NDP government would take a greater share of resource

revenue value.”

“That’s three different tax hikes: higher taxes on Saskatchewan businesses, higher taxes on high income earners, and higher taxes on our resource sector,” McMillan said. “How much higher? Who do they consider a high income earner? How

many millions of dollars would the NDP take out of our economy through these tax increases?

These are questions Cam Broten needs to answer.”

McMillan said the NDP’s high tax policies would drag down Saskatchewan’s economy and drag the province back to the days of declining population.

“If the NDP’s only economic policy is higher taxes, I guess that’s their choice,” McMillan said.

“But Cam Broten needs to explain what these tax hikes would look like so voters can assess how much damage they would do.”

The life story of a Biggar Girl now in Museum’s library

by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery The Lobbs moved to Biggar, in 1915 and raised a large family.

Their grandson, Dave Cavan, has written and published a book called “An Extra-Ordinary Life”, all about his mother’s life, Bernice Cavan (nee Lobb).

The author has generously donated a copy of this beautiful book to the Biggar Museum’s Library. In the library it is open to all to come in and browse through the pages; looking at school pictures from the 30’s in Biggar, shots of the town as it looked then and earlier and even Sonningdale photos!

The book is not for lend, come spend some time in the very quiet library and see what it was like in Biggar during a woman’s life time.

Also new in the gift shop is Biggar’s Merle Massie’s latest

publication, “Forest Prairie Edge”. The Biggar Museum has

covered all your summer reading.

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The life story, “An Extra-Ordinary Life, the travels of a prairie girl”, began in Biggar with her parents moving to Biggar in 1915 from Cornwall, England.

The book is now available in the library in the Biggar Museum, thanks to a generous donation of the author of the book, the son of the woman, Bernice Cavan (nee Lobb). The public is invited to come read this book and see photos of Biggar taken decades ago.

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Letter to the Editor…

Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, I am a happy Canadian but grew up in the U.S. Now in my “Golden Years” have very grave Concerns, “opinions” about this policy of world domination.

Can’t they see that this is a self destructing course?

The U.S. is alienating other countries who then bond together to exclude them. An example of this is their insane sanctions against Russia, who then bonds with China and the E.U. to exclude the U.S. The same thing is happening in South America. This policy of domination.

“We’re the strongest and best” can only make enemies and not peaceful co-operation.

No wonder the U.S. is so afraid of terrorists, they are making more everyday!

Enclosed is a copy of a page from the “story of my life” that explains my feelings.

Again, “opinions”, and opinion can be wrong, but I feel the need to express them rather than sitting helplessly by and doing nothing.

“The U.S. government does not want peace.

Puppets to corporate fascism, their violence disrupts, destroys.

They do not want communities intact when chaos makes it easier to destabilize, move in, take over. They never learned from Vietnam, as I did, how hard the people will fight back when you’ve given them nothing to lose but their land, their lives, their loved ones.

Corporations should bow to people, not people to corporations!

Corporations have been desensitized and have lost any trace of

humanity! The Harper “wrecking crew” has eliminated so many areas of democratic governing. Their priority is not to protect the health of Canadians or the environment, but to protect the oil industry from any criticism, even if that means suppressing scientific evidence that could link the oil companies to negative health effects.

“Wow! Looking back at what I just wrote, I

wouldn’t be surprised to see my name on a terrorist’s list someday.

My view is that we are all created equal, in which blacks are equal to whites and a child in Iraq is equal to an American who worked in the Pentagon.

This would be a badly warped and frightening philosophy to the one per cent of people who run things. Maybe I’ll get a knock on the door and a visit from the RCMP

someday. I can see the “Wanted” poster now: ‘Wanted, Bobby Wiseman, Dead or Alive (Perferably Dead!)’”

Thank you for allowing me to “get this off my chest!”

Sincerely, Bob Wiseman, Biggar

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome.

Canada’s world is still too round Danielle Goldfarb, Associate Director, Global Commerce Centre New York Times journalist Thomas Friedman told us that the world is flat.

Over the past decade, global trade has exploded and global supply chains have taken root and grown.

Yet, from Canada’s perspective, the world is still somewhat round.

Canada is not taking full advantage of the opportunities a flatter world presents. Over the past decade, Canadian exports have stagnated.

To address this challenge, Canada’s policies need to continue to adapt and align with the realities of globally integrated production, including the rise of less visible types of trade.

Past policies focused on removing tariff barriers. Tomorrow’s policies need to be broader to address global production and new kinds of trade.

For one example, imports should get as much attention as exports in trade policy, especially in light of global supply chains. A 2014 Statistics Canada study shows that engaging in two-way trade boosts company

productivity. Openness to imports would have the added benefit of bringing poorer countries more fully into the global economy.

In particular, it could help women in those economies gain income by participating in the more lucrative export sectors.

On the investment front, past and current policies attempt to encourage inward investment, while restricting it in certain sectors and circumstances. Updated policies more in line with current global production realities would continue to remove barriers to investment flows in both directions (appropriately qualified in cases where other public interests are at stake).

Policies should also give services trade weight in line with its economic potential.

Traded services represent some of Canada’s fastestgrowing exports but are relatively invisible (as they are in many developed countries), and garner less public and sometimes less policy attention than do resources and

manufactured products – both of which also matter for Canadian living standards. The risk is that more visible trade can crowd out attention that should be paid to smoothing the path for Canada’s less obvious traded services.

Compared to tariffs on products, barriers to traded services — such as restrictions on people movements, information flows, or investment — are more challenging issues. Fortunately, the next generation of Canada’s trade agreements is already starting to address these kinds of barriers.

Giving services trade its appropriate weight means that government agencies that provide loans to exporters need to continue to reframe their thinking. The traditional approach is to value manufacturing plants as assets or collateral for loans.

Forward-looking policies need to fully assess intellectual property as an asset. Governments may have a role to play as markets may underprovide loans for servicebased companies.

It is also critical to take a hard look at how we measure global commercial activities.

Governments base policies on what gets measured. But official statistics in all countries have evolved slowly in response to global economic change.

Conference Board of Canada research shows that Canada’s trade statistics overweight trade with the United States vis-à-vis the world, and trade in products or raw materials compared with traded services.

Statistics Canada has already started to examine new ways to capture this kind of data.

Tomorrow’s global commerce policy needs to be clear-eyed in measuring, recognizing, and addressing the hyper-linked, hypercompetitive reality that Canada faces.

Policymakers will need to continue to help educate Canadians about the new realities, and work on creating frameworks that permit Canada to seize the benefits of the global economy — while preparing them for its inevitable challenges and vulnerabilities.

In short, Canada’s future global commerce policy needs to keep it real to best advance

its economic interests while also contributing to a more prosperous world.

Danielle Goldfarb is the Associate Director of the Conference Board of Canada’s Global Commerce Centre. She is the author of numerous articles on Canada’s international trade, investment, and development policies for the Conference Board of Canada, the C.D. Howe Institute, the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute, the Canadian Foundation for the Americas, the Globe and Mail, National Post, and Toronto Star, Ottawa Citizen and other media.

Maclean’s online called her one of Canada’s top trade experts.

Danielle’s current research assesses the hottest opportunities for Canadian companies in fast-growth markets, including India and Southeast Asia. She is part of Statistics Canada’s advisory committee on trade, and the Canadian International Council Roundtable blog on foreign policy. She has been part of Georgetown University’s leadership seminar, the Department of Foreign Affairs Academic Advisory Group on trade, and the US International Visitor Program on trade. Danielle has an M.Phil. in International Relations from Cambridge University and a B.Comm. in Honours Economics from McGill University.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014

Diamond Lodge News

by Karen Kammer Hello everyone!

We have been busy this week getting our float ready for the parade. There is a lot of planning, decorating and praying for nice weather.

We were so fortunate to have the most awesome weather you could ever ask for.

The parade was enjoyed so much by everyone.

Monday morning we started with exercises.

After lunch we played Wheel of Fortune.

Tuesday morning Karen showed her pictures from her trip to China.

The residents really liked seeing all the neat things and places she saw. Very interesting!

After lunch we spent time working on some decorations for the float.

Advertising doesn’t cost,

it pays!

Wednesday morning we played swing bowl and after lunch we were treated to ice-cream.

Thursday morning we had exercises. In the afternoon we played bingo.

Friday for lunch, 10 residents had barbecue club. We sang some songs in the afternoon and worked on our float for tomorrow morning’s parade.

Saturday, our big day! The weather was beautiful, the float ready to go, and everyone on the float was excited and ready to throw some candy to the kids. We had six residents on the float , a band (Bernard Ochs, Dennis Cratty and Gary Donahue), four workers, and Floyd Fick pulling the trailer.

What a wonderful crew

of people we had helping make this such a success!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! We all had such a great time.

Sunday morning was nice and quiet with spending time one on one with residents. Seventh Day Adventist did our church service in the afternoon. Thank you for the fabulous music you provided and especially to McKaila (5 years old) that sang so beautifully.

I asked her if she could teach me to sing and she replied, “Sure, it’s really easy!”

I’m not so sure about that!

Have a great week everyone!

Food for thought: Believe there is good in the world.

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Welfare, Agriculture were housed there. The Red Cross played a huge role and manned a kitchen, dining room and canteen where supplies could be purchased. There was a nursery, hospital, detention centre, volunteer room and dormitories all of which overlooked Halifax.

For those who are interested in genealogy or just have a passing interest in family research there is a group of knowledgeable staff who can help with requests. In most cases all that is needed is the name and approximate date of arrival. The staff can navigate their way around the computer and back check and eventually come up with the information you are looking for. It is even possible to have a picture of the ship and other documents printed off.

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others came to join family. All came with the hope of building a new life.

Originally newcomers were welcomed at Pier 2 which was also called the deep water terminal.

In 1917 a majority of Halifax was destroyed when two ships exploded in the harbour -- also known as the Halifax Explosion. At that time Pier 2 was seriously damaged but remained active until 1920. In 1924 a new facility, Pier 21, was opened and started welcoming immigrants.

There is a display of the complex as it looked during that time. It was a series of buildings connected by ramps with large doors where the ships would dock and passengers would disembark. It was also connected to the railway station. The offices of Immigration Services, Customs, Health and

There was a bit of a hiatus during the Second World War when the offices were taken over by the Department of National Defense.

With the exception of 3,000 British evacuee children, few others passed through the pier.

But at the end of the war the single largest group of immigrants to pass through Pier 21 were the war brides. Some 48,000 war brides arrived in Canada bringing with them their children numbering 22,000.

There is a film which is a “must see”.

Immigrants tell their personal stories and reasons why they choose Canada as their home. They tell of their struggles and their fears and their first impressions. It is very well done and through their words the viewer can only catch a glimpse of what it means to leave your birth country and start fresh.

It certainly makes you feel thankful you have been born a Canadian.

No visit to Halifax would be complete without a stop at Pier 21.

For many whose ancestors immigrated to Canada this would be the point of entry for them. Imagine the long voyage from Europe, some would arrive on luxury ocean liners while others arrived in what might be termed a banana boat. Either way Pier 21 was the passengers first glimpse of Canada. All of them had to pass inspection and answer questions posed by Canadian Customs agents. No doubt they were all equally nervous and perhaps a little bit excited.

There were a million souls who entered the country through the walls of Pier 21. All of them with different stories. Some came to escape persecution from their home country,

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The Biggar & District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2014 Parade.

This year we had 30 entries plus the dignitaries, pipe band, RCMP. The weather cooperated this year and it was a lovely morning for a parade.

SPECIAL THANKS to…Larry Bleile on motorcycle; the Cadets who carried the Æags; RCMP who led the parade; Jim Kerr and Doreen Dubreuil, this year’s Parade Marshals; New Horisons for the radios; Fick’s Small Engine Repair for the quad; Town of Biggar for permission to have the parade, barricades, Æags and street sweeper, Town employees who deliver/put up and take down barricades.

Thank you again to all who took part, all who came to watch and all who helped with the parade.

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by Bob Mason

The Good, the Bad and you guessed it!

The original plan (that was the one just before the first!) was for older people to be a bit wiser than young ones, and therefore, a little better equipped to run things (like countries and stuff!).

But somewhere, down through history, all that has been changed quite a bit. Until now, most of the older people we see (the parents of the “now” generation) are adorning the couches of a rest home somewhere. According to “Wikopaedia”, it almost seems that society should use them for a while and throw that older generation away!

This Wikipedia thing must be a great modern invention, eh? But when

Y.T. tried to look that word up in his big dictionary, (between “Wigwam” and “Wilco”), he couldn’t find it anywhere! Who needs a big dictionary anyway, when a fellow can look up most words on the family computer!

As far as that goes, things in our world haven’t changed that much anyway! Quite a few years ago William Shakespear wrote: “Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow, creeps in the petty pace from day to day, to the syllable of recorded time – and all our yesterdays have lighted.”

While another modern writer, Steve Smith, A.K.A. “Red Green” - the Duct Tape guy, reports

about the next hundred years: “All forms of jokes and comedy will be banished!”

Heck, most people don’t laugh at my jokes right now!

“Minor surgery, such as vasectomies, will be done in ‘Drive-in’ clinics!”

Vasectomies?

Never heard of them!

“There will be five sexes – and none of them will understand each other!”

So what else is new, eh?

In the past, older people have had their place though. They tell me that some of our far-back relatives had a hand in building a few pyramids! After all, the name “Mason” (builders of stone!) must have come from somewhere!

And on some of those huge, famous temples there must be a familiar finger print!

What does the younger generation expect from we senior types anyway?

At one time, long ago (don’t ask me exactly when!) group leaders, chiefs and presidents, were chosen because of their knowledge and abilities. Now, it seems, one has to belong to a Royal Family (or a

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We, the run-of-themill, ordinary people, may enjoy our little lives a bit more, and may think that we know a lot more, but when it comes to directing affairs, we haven’t got a chance!

In our world of the socalled “free” (darn those Grocery Cartels anyway!) and “Home of the Brave” (if we are willing to die for what we think), our image of “happy people” in a “happy land” are just that – an image!

There was, and possibly always has been, an era in there called “The Good Old Days”, and probably it has always been criticized by the coming generation. But the old people still got by! And that very act of “getting by” and doing their own thing, is what made those times seem so good!

In comparison, today

(March 22, 2014) when we ask a worker to do anything, we just stand there and watch. Then, after we pay them, we go home and weep into our wine that there are no “Good Old Days” anymore! Keeping up that “image” that we suggest was so nice, is getting to be a problem as time passes.

We are not allowed to wear our ragged old clothes, no matter how comfortable they are!

And not shaving that much seems to be a “no, no!” in many places.

All those things that date an older person’s generation, are being replaced by a new look – another, younger generation that is not only (ahem!) better looking but better everything else!

More than once Y.T. has mentioned the great hockey players of his time, only to find that our young pucksters

have never heard names like Charlie Conacker, Jim “Peggy” O’Neil or Harvey Jackson!

And the names of those people who made our crying generation laugh during the 1930s, are classed with those of the Mastodons and Tyrannosaurus Rex! Bob Hope (great name that Bob, eh?) once stated that it was easy to save $500,000,000 – just put aside a million dollars a year for 500 years! A cinch, eh?

We used to laugh at statements like that, but I’m afraid that it’s not funny in 2014! (And no more boasts that Red Green can mend a Blackberry with a roll of Duct Tape!).

Mebbe we won’t be remembered because of many, or any, of the things that we have tried. But folks do remember T-Rex – and the things it did, weren’t done yesterday!

Reminder: Saskatchewan youth looking for work must complete course Saskatchewan youth aged 14 and 15 must successfully complete The Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course (YWRCC) and obtain a certificate in order to work over the summer and during the school year.

The mandatory job readiness course teaches youth about their rights and responsibilities as it relates to health, safety and employment standards in the workplace.

“Inexperienced young workers have a higher risk of getting hurt on the job and are typically not aware of employer and employee expectations,” Labour

Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said. “This course provides valuable education about the basic rules for health and safety and fair treatment at work.”

All young workers (14 and 15 years old) must provide their employer with proof of age, written consent from a parent or guardian and a copy of their certificate.

Employers are also required to keep a copy of any young worker’s certificate on file.

The current course can be taken online at lrws.gov.sk.ca/ywrcc. You can also learn more about YWRCC at 1-800-667-1783.

Federal support increased global competitiveness for Canadian companies The Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) will promote Saskatchewan solutions for the global resource industry thanks to support from the Harper government.

The Harper government, through Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD), is investing $20,000 to help SIMSA upgrade interactive features on its Web site, including adding a searchable member database that will provide information on equipment types, services, and company certifications, as well as an online membership registration tool, and an events section.

“Our government is helping Saskatchewan’s small businesses and manufacturers connect with opportunities in the

mining industry,” said Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification. “This investment will lead to increased exports and job creation in our resource sector.”

SIMSA’s eight founding members contributed a total of $40,000 to set up and expand the Association. They currently have a diverse membership of 30 companies, representing more than 1800 employees with combined sales of over $1 billion annually.

“SIMSA is very appreciative of the support and encouragement we have received from WD,” said Tom Foster, Chair, Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA).

“It is helping us reach out to new members as well as attract the interest of companies that are

looking to invest in Saskatchewan’s resource industries. We are able to promote to those companies that Saskatchewan has a strong and viable supply chain to support their investment.”

These upgrades will mean that companies are better connected to new opportunities in the global marketplace, which will contribute to the strength and continued growth of the economy.

Saskatchewan’s natural resources include clay, coal, copper, diamonds, gold, kaolin, potash, rare earth elements, salt, silica sand, sodium sulfate, uranium and zinc.

The province’s mining sector creates 20,000 direct and indirect jobs and contributes over $8 billion annually to Saskatchewan’s GDP.

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Recognizing the brave (and the humble) With June 6 and DDay approaching, our Biggar Air Cadets off to the beaches of Normandy to visit the operation that marked the beginning of the end for Hitler and the Nazi regime, we recognize a fellow that did his small part (albeit, not on D-Day but in the bloody battles that quickly followed).

Our own Bob Mason, columnist for The Independent, and friend to one and all – is an example of courage, grace, and a member of what broadcaster Tom Brokaw called “The Greatest Generation”.

What follows is a newspaper clipping of our humble friend.

TESSIER – In an announcement from National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, last week, Pte. Robert Greg Mason, Tessier farm youth, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in action during the campaign in Holland and Germany earlier this year.

Private Mason is now helping his father on the

farm, awaiting his discharge, then he intends to attend the University of Saskatchewan.

He is 26 years of age and was born at Radisson. His brother, Walter, went overseas with the R.C.A.F. Four years ago, and is now in England.

The citation covering the award of the M.M. To Private Mason reads as follows: “On January 29, 1945, Private Mason was a signaller with “C” Company, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, and in the attack on Kapelsche Veer, Holland. In the assault on the final objective this other rank moved forward, carrying his 18 set and although he was constantly under intense mortar and machine gun fire, he maintained communications with company headquarters at all times.

“At one time he and his platoon commander were attacked by section of Germain infantry and cut off from the remainder of the platoon. Seizing a Sten gun, Private Mason opened fire and

killed three of the enemy, thus opening a gap through which he and his officer were able to move and rejoin their platoon.

Shortly after this the platoon again moved forward and successfully led the company again onto its final objective.

“Again on April 14, 1945, Private Mason was a signaller with battalion tactical headquarters in the attack on Friesoythe, Germany.

While the companies were clearing the town, tactical headquarters was counterattacked from the rear

by German paratroops.

Although his commanding officer and several others were killed, and most of the remainder wounded, this other rank held his position in the face of fierce enemy small arms fire. During the engagement he personally killed at least five of the enemy, and was of tremendous assistance in the final defeat of the attacking forces.

“The courage and determination displayed by Private Mason in these and numerous other en-

gagements set a splendid example for all ranks in the battalion. He consistently displayed loyalty and a fighting spirit far

beyond the normal call of duty.”

Bob’s perspective on “bravery”, the price paid, and why a hero would

trade in all the medals and accolades for peace and lost friends.

From Bob’s book “Remember”:

The Nite of The Hero

“By the power” It was an evil night – and even more evil dawn, Shadows rushed into sight, loomed for a moment and fell On the board of the battle the “white” had moved its lowliest pawn But the “black” had checked in an instant, in its effort to save “Kapel”. “invested in me,” He knew there were other men often he heard a cry His officer crouched in silence – somewhere he heard a thud At the foot of the dyke they halted – a starshell blazed in the sky And ahead was a slope of ruin, desolation and mud. “by his Majesty” Freezing, he felt alone – and the head of the men who fite, Beside him he heard a moan – the sky was suddenly black, Ahead was an evil grown – behind was a world of right, And he felt that the weight of the ages – had fallen upon his back!

“The King.”

And then he thought of the others as they gallantly wandered in Crying under the noise of a world that had gone insane, Placed like a row of toys painted and made of tin But with fear for an anxious moment, horror and fear and pain.

“I hereby invest” Thirty men in a row (it seemed a kind of game), Thirty yards to go forward (only one “down” to a man) The officer tossed a “burner” that burst in a greenish flame The signal to leave the mudholes – And so the attack began . . . “you with this token” Marble steps in the sunshine – ladies with gloves of lace The front of Parliament Buildings – the strains of an army band Epaulets that were redder than the glow of a sun tanned face The foremost man in the country, shaking him by the hand “of his esteem.”

He knew it a moment of honour – he smiled at the soft applause But when at last it was over, the hero, stealing aside Threw himself down by the hedges on a lawn where nobody was And hiding his face in his elbows, remembered and cried and cried!

Breeding better bees: genetics offers powerful new tools

by Michael Robin, U of S News A University of Saskatchewan research collaboration with the Saskatraz Honeybee Breeding Project has identified how the Varroa destructor parasite suppresses the immune system in honeybees, a species that helps produce about one third of the world’s food crops through pollination. They have also developed a tool to help breeders select bees resistant to the parasite and associated disease-causing microorganisms.

Our study offers insights into why Varroa-susceptible bees run into trouble,” said Scott Napper, one of the lead authors of a study published May 21 in the journal Frontiers in Genetics. Napper is a professor of biochemistry at the U of S and senior scientist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac).

Once they are Varroa infested they become more immune compromised,” he said. “This leads to a number of secondary infections that likely leads to the death of the bees and the collapse of the colony.”

Saskatraz was founded in 2004 by honeybee breeder and molecular biologist Albert Robertson, working in cooperation with Saskatchewan beekeepers. By putting bee colonies under pressure of Varroa infestation without treatments to protect them from the mites, then breeding the survivors, the project has had success in identifying Varroa-resistant bees.

Our breeding and research work is recognized globally,” said Robertson, who is also CEO and senior scientist with Meadow Ridge Enterprises near Saskatoon.

“To my knowledge, we are the first to combine naturally selected stock, that is, survivors, with defined behavioral traits for Varroa resistance. Selection of these phenotypes allowed us to use established molecular techniques to identify potential molecular markers.”

These techniques marry tools from biochemistry and computer science – a field called bioinformatics – to shed light on bee genetics. The team had already developed a microarray and associated software to allow researchers to screen for many molecular markers from any organism (a microarray looks like a standard microscope slide with rows of tiny spots, each spot representing a different molecular test).

The team analyzed whole bees using microarrays, looking for differences in susceptible and resistant hives. One challenge was to find markers specific to

honeybees, which had yet to be identified.

Enter DAPPLE, a tool developed by computer science PhD student Brett Trost. Working under the supervision of professor and bioinformatics specialist Tony Kusalik, he scoured extensive online databases for molecular markers. While there were none in the catalogues specific to bees, DAPPLE could identify candidates for further testing and evaluation.

The software spits out suggestions with references to (research) papers and you can go to the paper and see if enough evidence exists to pursue it,” Trost explained.

“You still need a biologist in the end; the computer can only suggest ‘this looks like a likely candidate.’ It’s up to the biologist to make the final selection (of the molecular marker).”

From the microarray experiments, the team identi-

fied five molecular targets that reliably distinguish between Varroa-resistant and susceptible honeybees.

This eliminates the need to establish a hive, expose it to Varroa, and see how it does – a process that can take several years.

Robertson explained the technology will allow bee breeders to supply queen producers with breeding stock (bees) showing Varroa resistance traits. Further advances could help identify markers for other desirable traits such as honey production and ability to survive the winter.

Funding for the research was provided by Saskatchewan Agriculture, the Agriculture Council of Saskatchewan, Meadow Ridge Enterprises, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the Canada Research Chairs program.

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Farmers need to concentrate on their long-game

by Calvin Daniels

As another spring drags on for Prairie farmers, hot days always seeming followed by days of cloud and rain there is a bit of good news for farmers.

“The USDA reduced the estimates for new crop US wheat production but left the world output about unchanged. They forecast a slightly lower world wheat carryout for 2014/15, while they also increased the feed grains carryout to 210.5m tonnes from 203.8m tonnes this year.

The numbers were seen as neutral to bearish,”

reports agadvance.com.

Following the record crops grown on the Canadian Prairies there had to be at least some concerns agricultural commodities could have taken a serious decline in terms of price based on world grain stocks.

Of course it may be a case where grain stocks, especially world production to use ratios, and expected crop carryout from one year to the next are no longer the important market signals they once were.

There are trends at

play which are changing the perspective of grain production in terms of price influences.

Today more countries are capable of producing grain beyond domestic use levels, which means excess, especially in good production years, hits the export market.

The world now has more sources for food grains, which means a weather pressure in major exporting countries such as Australia, the United States, or Canada, is seen as having a less dramatic impact on supplies.

The greater diversity within countries exporting also means stocks can grow tighter

because the lag until the next harvest somewhere is now shorter. Some country which will be able to supply a market somewhere in the world will grow a crop, or at least that is increasingly the view.

The same vision means carry-out stocks can become tighter, because, again, some country will be harvesting soon enough to alleviate the tightness in stocks.

In terms of world food security the diversity in production is a good thing.

And there is potential for that diversity to grow, although it will take a different political

approach on a very broad scale to happen.

There is little doubt many countries in Eastern Europe could produce more grain given the infrastructure and resources to do so.

One can only imagine what Canadian farm practices would do if they were possible to transfer to Ukraine, Poland and other countries in that region.

Many African countries are even further behind Canada in terms of not just in-field technology, but more importantly in a system to move and protect grains from being lost after harvest. If technology

could successfully be transferred to many African countries world grain production could be greatly improved.

We often wonder how Canadian farmers can continue to grow production to feed a growing world population, but the answer to those needs long term lie in stabilizing our world and spreading the tech we enjoy among others.

In the short term indicators are relatively good for prices.

But the indicators behind the good news and the needs of our future are more important to consider.

Seeding advances to midpoint for province Great strides were made this week as producers now have 64 per cent of the crop seeded according to Saskatchewan

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Warm and dry weather allowed most producers to return to the field after rain delays last week.

The southwestern region continues to lead seeding progress for the province as producers now have 80 per cent of the crop in the ground.

The west-central region has 68 per cent seeded; the northwest 60 per cent; the northeast 59 per cent; the southeast 58 per cent; and the east-central region 52 per cent.

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Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 16 per cent surplus, 81 per cent adequate and three per cent short. Hay land and pasture moisture conditions are rated as 12 per cent surplus, 82 per cent adequate and six per cent short.

Livestock water availability is adequate and pasture conditions are rated as 13 per cent excellent, 57 per cent good, 24 per cent fair and six per cent poor.

Although many emerged crops are either at or behind their normal development stages for this time of year, the majority are in good condition. Most crop damage this week was caused by localized flooding, hail and wind.

Farmers are busy seeding, controlling weeds and moving cattle to pasture.

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U of S researcher warns of growing wild boar infestation in Saskatchewan U of S researcher warns of growing wild boar infestation in Saskatchewan Wild boar are more widespread in Saskatchewan than commonly believed and the need to control numbersofthedestructive animals is becoming urgent, according to research by University of Saskatchewan biologist Ryan Brook.

“If nothing is done then we risk having more feral boar than people in the province and at that point the costs of taking action are far greater,” Brook said. “Early action will have huge economic savings.”

Brook, together with colleague Floris van Beest from Aarhus University in Denmark, surveyed community leaders in all 296 Saskatchewan rural municipalities in what they believe is the first peer-reviewed scientific study of animals in Canada.

From these local reports, they determined there is a high probability that feral wild boar exist in 70 per cent of the province’s rural municipalities – and the clock is ticking on getting them under control.

“Feral boar are widespread but most likely at low densities.

So as of right now, total

impacts are probably generally low,” Brook said. “The big concern is what will happen in the near future if the boar population continues to expand and increase.”

Wild boar, imported as an alternative livestock option for farmers in the 1990s,have easily adapted to Saskatchewan’s harsh climate where they are able to not only survive but reproduce. Wild boar have one of the highest reproductive rates of any large animal, with sows producing two litters of six or more piglets every year.

Omnivorous and aggressive, their rooting behaviour leaves parks, farmers’ fields and sensitive wildlife habitat looking like a rototiller has gone through. They chase livestock from pasture, carry disease, and can pose a danger to humans. Areas in and near Moose Mountain Provincial Park in southeast Saskatchewan are a particular hot spot.

There, local ranchers and farmers have banded together to hunt the animals in a formal eradication program.

“I think many people in Saskatchewan are not aware of how severe the impacts of feral boar can be,” Brook said. “In the U.S., the impacts are in the billions of

dollars from disease, crop damage, livestock harassment, impacts on natural ecosystems and species at risk, and attacks on humans.”

Brook and van Beest also observed that control plans are spotty and sporadic across the country, and call for “aggressive and

coordinated action” to meet the threat. Brook explained that sport hunting has no real impact on controlling population growth and in many cases makes the problem worse by dispersing animals.

Instead, an international effort is needed.

Authorities need to

consider options such as hunting from aircraft, at night, using trained dogs, ground trapping and onfarm risk management.

“We’ll probably need all of these in the tool box to be reasonably effective,” Brook said. “All regions need to address this in a coordinated fashion or animals will continue

to be reintroduced from other areas.”

Brook and van Beest’s research paper appears in the Wildlife Society Bulletin.

Funding for the work was provided by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, the Cyril Capling Trust Fund, and the U of S.

Wild boar or wild pig (Sus scrofa) is a species of the pig genus Sus, part of the biological family Suidae.

The species includes many subspecies. It is the wild ancestor of the domestic pig, an animal with which it freely hybridises. Wild boar are native across much of Northern and Central Europe, the Mediterranean region (including North Africa’s Atlas Mountains) and much of Asia, including Japan and as far south as Indonesia. Populations have also been artificially introduced in some parts of the world, most notably the Americas and Australasia, where they are regarded as both an important food resource and an environmental threat. Elsewhere, such as England, populations have also become established after escapes of wild boar from captivity. (Photo for The Independent by Wikipedia)

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The Hero’s Path has come to a close with this past Game Day. Theros block has been completed, and the last of the mechanics from this batch has been delivered to us.

Thus brings us to today’s topic – Constellation.

Constellation falls into a similar design space to Inspired, as you are rewarded with extra value for performing actions your deck would want to do anyway.

Where Inspired was dependant on your untap phase to trigger its effects, Constellation is triggered by cards (and sometimes tokens) entering play. Given the number of cards in this block that hold claim to the enchantment type, or create enchantment tokens, triggering Constellation is a rather easy matter.

Stuttering Sky Creatures: 3x Gnarled Scarhide (B), 3x Nyxborn Shieldmate (W), 3x God-Favored General (1W), 2x Nyx-Fleece Ram (1W), 4x Underworld Coinsmith (WB), 3x Grim Guardian (2B), 3x Riptide Chimera (2U), 3x Doomwake Giant (4B).

Spells: 2x Azorius Charm (WU), 2x Dimir Charm (UB), 2x Stymied Hopes (1U), 3x Banishing Light (2W), 3x Security Blockade (2W), 2x Extinguish All Hope (4BB).

Lands: 2x Island, 4x Plains, 4x Swamp, 4x Temple of Deceit, 4x Temple of Enlightenment, 4x Temple of Silence.

By having a creature base that is almost exclusively enchantment creatures, triggering

Constellation shouldn’t be the least bit of a problem.

Counter-magic helps this deck stall for enough time so that it can chisel your opponent out of the game using the effects of Underworld Coinsmith and Grim Guardian, while Riptide Chimera helps to keep more immediate pressure up while allowing you to repeat Constellation triggers by sending low cost enchantments to your hand, sometimes generating even greater value in doing so (Security Blockade creates a token every time it hits play, after all).

God-Favored General provides triggers at a very aggressive rate, and can lead to asymmetrical boardwipes when combined with a Doomwake Giant on the field. In the event that board state entirely stalls and you have no means of triggering Constellation, you can use Extinguish All Hope to scour your opponent’s field and then swing for the win.

Other routes you could take for a Constellation deck could take an even greater focus on effects like Riptide Chimera to bounce small enchantments back to your hand again and again, which is especially powerful when combined with cantrip enchantments for extra card draw on each cast. White as more of a core can provide you with flicker and blink effects, to briefly banish your enchantments before immediately returning them to play for more triggers. Red can use Felhide Spiritbinder to great effect do get double triggers on any Constellation effect it chooses to exploit. Black can use cheap enchantments such

as Viper’s Kiss to push mean triggers such as Doomwake Giant even further. Finally, Green can use Constellation to supplement it’s already large creatures, like Hero’s Bane and the other assorted hydras, to give their whole field trample with a single trigger.

For those of you who are more interested in limited formats, I may well see you this weekend at the Conspiracy launch. Have a happy month of gaming, everyone!

Riptide Chimera: an agressively costed flier with a “drawback” used as an engine piece in the above deck to help generate repeated Constellation triggers.

It also holds the loving fan name of “double shark” as popularized by the fellows at Tap Tap Concede.

(Image from gatherer.wizards.com)

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Surgical Care transformed to serve patients better Innovative changes and investments during the four-year Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative have resulted in sooner, safer, smarter surgical care for the people of Saskatchewan.

The number of patients waiting more than three months for surgery is down 75 per cent, with 11,528 fewer patients waiting that long for surgery on March 31, 2014, than in March 2010.

“Since the introduction of this initiative, there has been a dramatic improvement in access to surgical care for the people of Saskatchewan,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said.

“Thanks to the hard work of regional health authorities and patients, we saw a remarkable improvement in surgical wait times across the province.”

The Surgical Initiative was the first major health system project to include patients in the planning process.

“More and more members of our health care teams, including management, frontline staff and patients and families are becoming active in the improvement process,” Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region patient advisor Cindy Dumba said. “The more we work together, the better the

improvements.”

Of the 10 health regions that offer surgery, four achieved the goal of having no patients waiting longer than three months for surgery by March 31, 2014, four are very close (with a combined total of 41 patients still waiting more than three months) and the two largest health regions are working hard to reach the goal during the 2014-15 fiscal year, after facing unexpectedly high demand for surgeries.

Looking at the last three months of the initiative, of all patients who received surgery between January 1, 2014 and March 31, 2014,

80.8 per cent received it within three months of being booked for surgery.

The Surgical Initiative released a report on its final year of activity, citing key improvements that have resulted in sooner, safer and smarter surgical care: • An online Specialist Directory to help patients identify surgical options; • Specialist groups

that pool referrals, so patients can see the first appropriate specialist, or wait for a specific specialist; • Timely and appropriate care through clinical “pathways”; • Province-wide implementation of the surgical safety checklist and measures to prevent surgical infections and medication errors; • Increased capacity

to train operating room nurses; • Expanded capacity through third-party surgical and diagnostic services; and • A culture of continuous improvement being adopted by health system partners.

Monthly wait time updates will continue to be posted on sasksurgery. ca.

Saskatoon man fined $2,800 for abandoning an ice fishing shelter and littering A Saskatoon man was found guilty of one charge under Saskatchewan’s Fisheries Regulations and one charge under The Litter Control Act and fined $2,800 in provincial court in Saskatoon.

Doug Leard was convicted of leaving an unmarked ice fishing shelter unattended on ice-covered waters and littering.

The charges were laid as the result of an investigation by the Ministry of Environment in March of this year. Conservation officers found an abandoned ice fishing shelter on Blackstrap Lake, 32 kilometres south of Saskatoon.

The shelter was not marked with the owner’s name, address and phone number and had not been removed by March 15, as required by law. There was also a considerable amount of garbage left in the ice shack. Leard was identified as the owner of the shelter and was subsequently charged.

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side of the shack. Ice fishing shelters south of Highway 16 must be removed from the ice no later than March 15 and those located north of Highway 16 must be removed by March 31.

“Ice shelter regulations are in place to protect private property and to protect our environment,” Ministry of Environment Compliance and Enforcement Director Ken Aube said. “Blackstrap Lake is used by a wide variety of recreational users and it’s important for them to comply with our regulations to preserve the natural integrity of this area.”

If you suspect fisheries, wildlife, forestry or en-

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by Rod Pedersen, Voice of the Riders SASKATOON – 2014 Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp presented

by Groundforce Drilling got underway Sunday morning here at Griffith’s Stadium and I can’t make this stuff up - there was a dark, grey cloud hanging over the proceedings.

Make no mistake, the morning practice was an upbeat session as the team convened for the first time on-field since their 2013 Grey Cup championship on November 24 in Regina when the Riders beat Hamilton 45-23.

But on this cool Sunday in the Bridge City, Roughrider players wore black armbands as a

show of solidarity while the CFL and its Players Association work through their current labour negotiations.

There was considerable concern training camps across the CFL wouldn’t start at all after the two sides in the labour squabble broke off talks on three separate occasions beginning in March. As it is, training camps opened with no new Collective Bargaining Agreement in place. The old one expired on midnight of May 29.

While it’s hard to imagine there will be a strike at all in 2014, those armbands are hard to ignore.

Honestly I just thought they were sweatbands which players often wear but they made it clear

what they represent.

By the time you read this, they may have gone on strike. Things have been changing on a daily basis but right now there doesn’t seem to be a plan from the players going forward.

Regarding this training camp itself, it’s a different vibe from last year when the Riders began the initial stages of putting a team together to challenge for a Grey Cup in Mosaic Stadium. 365 days ago the Riders assembled an All-Star cast which would roar out to an 8-1 start, its best in franchise history, on the way to a championship season.

This time around they seem a little more sub-

dued. Gone are veterans Kory Sheets and Weston Dressler (to the NFL), along with Mike McCullough, Rey Williams and Geroy Simon (retirement). There are plenty of spots open on the team and it’s a far younger group 12 months later.

“It’s a different vibe but it’s a good vibe,” smiled Rider quarterback Darian Durant. “It’s very youthful and energetic, and I like that. But at the same time we still have a good mix of veterans who can bring the young guys along. Our older guys are older but we’re energetic too and we’ll try to pass that down to the young ‘uns.”

With Sheets, Dressler and Simon gone, there are some big-time openings on the offensive side of the ball. However firstyear receiver Chaz Schilens comes to the Riders after NFL stops in Detroit, Oakland and New York and he’s already lining up with the first group of receivers. Running back Jermaine Thomas is a raw rookie out of Florida State and is atop the depth chart to open camp.

Early on he’s shown great speed and a knack for finding the holes.

So what’s the motivation heading into this season?

Head coach Corey Chamblin is quick to point out they’ll never repeat that

magical 2013 campaign, the best in franchise history. However leave it to a wily veteran to find a silver lining in that grey cloud.

“We’re excited to have the opportunity to become legendary here,” said Rider defensive end Ricky Foley. “You win one Grey Cup you’re a member here forever. But we have a chance to win two in a row and I can’t even imagine what would happen if we did. We’re supermotivated at the opportunity to go back-to-back.”

The mission to repeat is on!

(For daily rider news, follow Rod on Twitter at @ sportscage).

Play-filled environment created at Eagle Creek Park On Saturday May 24, Eagle Creek Regional Park employees and many volunteers came together to put the playground equipment that was purchased in 2013.

It was a big job which required the diverse help of many. There were local volunteers, as well as volunteers from the

seasonal sites at the Eagle Creek Park. The local park concession provided lunch and refreshments to all the volunteers. The playground equipment was purchased with the funds from the annual Country Jamboree held at the park. This year marks the 23rd Annual Country Jamboree, funds raised are used for capital

projects within the park itself.

We would like to acknowledge all of those that come together to make this happen.

The playground equipment was purchased from Blue Imp, and Aztex Construction was hired to install, with the help of all our volunteers.

Once the equipment was set up, cement was mixed and put into the foundations.

(Submitted photo)

John from Aztec in the yellow, with volunteers setting up the apparatus.

(Submitted photo)

THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 CLUES ACROSS 1. Thyroid-stimulating hormone 4. Spigot 7. Military mailbox 8. Electric auto company 10. Fastest man alive 12. Expressed pleasure 13. Venice beach 14. Teletypewriter (abbr.)

16. A young man 17. Evade 19. Volcanic Japanese mountain 20. Danson, Turner & Kennedy 21. March holiday 25. Fruit drink 26. Come about 27. Capital of Yemen 29. Tayra genus 30. Mandela’s party 31. Vestment 32. Eye exam instrument 39. Plural of 47 down 41. Ingest 42. Coneless volcanic craters 43. The woman 27. Plant fluids 44. Make a mistake 28. Small social insect 45. Horse gait 29. Shade tree 46. Father of Lot 31. Model Carol 48. The destroyer 32. Classical singing (Hindu) dramas 49. Remove 33. Swiss river 50. Remains after de34. Atomic #62 ductions 35. Felines 51. Clairvoyance 36. Paddling 52. Gourde (abbr.)

37. Established beyond doubt CLUES DOWN 38. Personal property 1. Contents lists 39. Tennis great Arthur 2. Condition of inedible ____ food 40. Stock certificate 3. Armed robbery 44. Point midway be4. Traditional Asian tween NE and E beverage 47. Egyptian cobra 5. Scarlett’s first love 6. Beg 8. Scotland’s longest river 9. Sums up 11. People of southern India 14. Expression of disappointment 15. Japanese electronics firm 18. And, Latin 19. Highest card in a suit 20. Paper Mulberry bark 22. Cattle farmer 23. Actress Lupino 24. Constitution Hall org.

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BCS 2000 SCHOOL COMUNITY COUNCIL FAMILY BARBECUE Come celebrate the end of a successful school year with us!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 5 - 6:30 p.m.

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Hamburgers, hot dogs and watermelon available at no cost to members of our school community.

DUPEROW CO-OP ANNUAL MEETING

Thursday, June 12, 2014 Springwater Community Hall Springwater, Sask.

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OBITUARIES Fehr; son-in-law, George Fehr; sister, Mary “Mae” Scobie.

A service will be held from Biggar United Church at 11:00 a.m. on THURSDAY, JUNE 5 with Pastor Mark Kleiner of¿ciating.

Readers are Janice Harty, Valerie Stevenson and Rev. Jane Gallagher; soloist is Cari McCarty. Honourary Bearers are all the grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; active Urn Bearer is Andrew Stevenson; eulogist is Dan Lindgren. Reception will be held at Biggar New Horizons Hall. Interment will be held at the First Saskatchewan Lutheran Cemetery, Langham, Sask. In lieu of Àowers, donations may be made to Biggar United Church, Box 1259, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family for 50 years”, 306-948-2669. gfsc1

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OBITUARIES Margaret “Maggie” Lindgren January 31, 1918 - May 28, 2014 Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away at Biggar Hospital with family by her side at the age of 96 years.

Margaret was born January 31, 1918 to Robert and Sarah Hegarty in Londonderry, Ireland. She immigrated to Canada with her family in 1925 and settled on a farm in the Monarch District. Margaret married Oliver Lindgren in 1937 and farmed in the Langham area and later the Duperow area until retiring and moving to Biggar, Sask.

Family was very important to her and she looked forward to family gatherings where she could debate politics with her grandchildren for hours. She also enjoyed gardening, curling and spending time on the farm with family.

Margaret’s life was a life well lived and her grace, resilience and good humour enriched her family and all who have known her.

Margaret is lovingly remembered by her son, Ken (Shirley) Lindgren; her daughter, Valerie Stevenson; grandchildren, Dan (Tammy) Lindgren, Elliott (Leslie) Lindgren, Leeann (Dwayne) Zagoruy, Jason (Lori) Lindgren; Shawn (Leslie) Stevenson, Andrew (special friend, Ashley) Stevenson, and Scott Stevenson; Janice (Jerry) Harty, Perry (Patti) Fehr; and Megan Lindgren; 17 greatgrandchildren, Jenna, Beth, Samantha and Suzie Harty; Abi, Emily and John Lindgren, Warren and Carrie Fehr, Quinn and Kendra Abbey, Tanner, Katelynn and Rebecca Zagoruy, Marshal Lindgren, Averie and Aydin Stevenson; sisters, Jean (Wilfred) Elliott, and Ruby Lehnert; sister-in-law, Cora (Harry) Doig; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and special friends.

She was predeceased by her husband, Oliver Lindgren; parents, Robert and Sarah Hegarty; daughters, Donna Lindgren, Louise

“A special smile, a special face In our hearts a special place.

No words we speak can ever say How much we miss you everyday.”

Love and sadly missed by Sylvia, children and grandchildren.

CARD OF THANKS Biggar United Church would sincerely like to thank everyone involved with the garage sale, bake sale, BBQ and pancake breakfast held April 25 and 26. Whether you donated your treasures, worked the sale or purchased items, your support is truly appreciated. Special thanks to the Town of Biggar employees for delivering picnic tables, gravel and digging a trench to keep excess water away. We are blessed to live in such a supportive community!

23c1 The staff and residents at the Diamond Lodge would like to thank the family of the late Margaret Sharp for their generous donation of $1,000 to the new Biggar & District Health Centre for use towards an overhead lift.

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CARD OF THANKS Many thanks go out to the nurses, doctors, of¿ce workers, homecare workers, food staff and maintenance staff at Biggar Hospital for all your excellent care, kind words, support and personal friendly visits while Dad was a patient there; also to the caregivers, nurses, and all the staff during his brief stay at Diamond Lodge. Just long enough to get to know so many of you at both places and know how you all put your best efforts forward to make his stay easier.

Your kindness and friendliness was very much appreciated and will never be forgotten. Thanks again!

Deb McMahon and The Clif Williams family 23gfsc1 A note of thanks to everyone for Àowers, cards, phone calls, trays of food, visits and kind words; and to anyone who helped with the service and in any possible way after Dad’s passing on May 20th; and once again to Bob and the rest of the staff at Grondin Funeral Service for your excellent care and support during this dif¿cult time. Thanks so much!

Deb McMahon and The Clif Williams family 23gfsc1

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in JUNE: Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. except for June 22 when the potluck picnic at the north church will happen. If torrential rain for the picnic, Plan B will be Redeemer. Everyone welcome.

For more information or pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-948-3731 or 306951-7112.

48/10tfn 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. (June 29 - September 7.

Worship will be at 10:50 a.m.

There will be no Sunday School sessions for the summer.) The church of¿ce number is 306948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor.

36tfn 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 THURSDAY, JUNE 10: Biggar Wildlife Federation meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Westwinds Motor Hotel 23c1 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11: Annual meeting of New Creation Community Players at 7;30 p.m. in the H.M. Bielby 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

For all your stamp needs, call 306-948-3344

COMING EVENTS

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.

GARAGE SALE FRIDAY, JUNE 13, SATURDAY, JUNE 14 and SUNDAY, JUNE 15: HUGE Garage Sale, 111 2nd Ave. East, Biggar. Cleaning out… household items, automotive parts, etc.

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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.

21p3 THURSDAY, JUNE 19: 7 p.m., Please consider this your invitation to a baby shower for Weston Smith, son of Michael and Emilee Smith, grandson of Darryl and Laura Smith, in the Westwinds Motor Hotel Centennial Room. Cards in drugstores.

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ANNOUNCEMENT 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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TENDER

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.

Duties to commence July 1, 2014. For further information and a description of responsibilities, contact the Village Of¿ce.

Deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m., June 10, 2014.

Applications may be mailed to Perdue Recreational Complex, Box 57, Perdue, SK, S0K 3C0 or dropped off at the Village Of¿ce.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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MISCELLANEOUS Electric hospital bed for sale, used one month. $2000 obo.

Phone 306-948-2733.

23p3 Beautiful oak table 40x60 plus extention with 6 cushion chairs, $500. Phone 306-948-3374.

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See Anything, Anywhere, Anytime from The Best Seats in the house

2-yr old Red Angus Bulls, semen tested. Clinton Weekes, 306948-5225/Doug Weekes, 306948-2077 19p4 Registered yearling and 2-yr. old Black Angus bulls for sale.

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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CHER + CYNDI LAUPER June 21st in Saskatoon FRONT ROW Tickets SHANIA TWAIN July 9th or 10th in Calgary BLAKE SHELTON July 22nd in Saskatoon BRUNO MARS August 3rd in Saskatoon KATY PERRY August 25th in Saskatoon RIDERS vs. BOMBERS Labour Day Classic or Banjo Bowl in Winnipeg Get a Private Limousine from your city, town or farm!

Call Dash Tours at 1-800-265-0000 One Call & You’re There www.dashtours.com MASSIVE TREE SALE. Hardy tree, shrub, and berry seedlings.

Perfect for shelterbelts or landscaping. Full boxes as low as $1/tree. Bundles of 10 as low as $1.29/tree. Free shipping.

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Great fundraising ideas too.

STEEL BUILDINGS... HOT SAVINGS SPRING SALE! 20X24 $4,348. 25X24 $4,539.

30X30 $6,197. 32X36 $7,746.

40X46 $12,116. 47X72 $17,779.

One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www. pioneersteel.ca

WANTED Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393. Pickup available.

32tfn Four Bourgault Titan II packer arms, 306-948-3474 40tfn

CARS & TRUCKS

2001 GM 1/2 ton in good condition, $2,500. Phone 306948-3374 21p3 Wrecking auto-trucks: Parts to ¿t over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports... We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff... Trucks up to 3 tons.

North-East Recyclers 780-8750270 (Lloydminster).

Classi¿eds Work Phone 306-948-3344

Seed & Feed

PEDIGREED SEED for Spring 2014

Lentils:

CDC Maxim CL CDC Imax CL CDC Greenland CDC Impower CL Peas: CDC Saffron CDC Golden Flax: CDC Sorrel Wheat: AC Vesper VB AC Carberry AC Andrew Canary Seed: CDC Bastia

NAKONECHNY SEEDS Ruthilda, SK S0K 3S0

(306) 932-4409 Where Quality Comes First!

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 Boyer Oats, 99% germination, also feed oats available. Phone 306-329-4224 or 306-222-3753 22p3 Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

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

REAL ESTATE Great three-unit income property for sale. Upstairs unit is a spacious 3-bedroom unit with kitchen, living rooom, bathroom and patio doors to deck. Basement suite #1 is a one-bedroom suite with open kitchen/living room; and #2 is a bachelor suite. All very cute with some upgrades. Both basement suites are fully furnished. Shared laundry, new furnace one year ago, newer water heaters, shingles, siding and deck. Great location close to schools. For viewing or more information contact 306-948-7661.

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REAL ESTATE SASK. FARMS & RANCHES LACADENA: 11152 ac. 5,5051 seeded ac. + 6,101 leased ac. 3,000 cult. ac. balance pasture, 4 strand barbed wire fencing, many dugouts, 14 water troughs, 2 miles water pipeline, 12 watering bowls, shops, barn, quonset, corral system (16 pens), roping arena, riding arena, pumphouse, fuel shed, shelter, feedlot, 2 storey 1200 sq. ft. home and bunkhouse.

Many more features. All the land presently in grass. One of Saskatchewan’s superior Ranch Properties.

SASKATOON: 29 ac. - 21 cult. ac., assess. 9,800, great potential for a building site!

Contact …

Murray Murdoch, Cell: 306-858-8000

LANE REALTY Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists™

Phone: 306-569-3380 email: lanerealtycorp@ sasktel.net To view full colour feature sheets for all of our CURRENT LISTINGS, visit our Website at:

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LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 201 1/4’s South - 75 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North East - 2 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 51 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE AVAILABLE

LAND

TO RENT

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca Farm land near Candiac (legal descr. SW 1/4 19-14-9 W2M) for sale by owner. 160 acres, 114 cultivated grain, 30 hay. Contact owner 403-242-3876 or 403889-8008.

LAND for RENT Pasture land for rent in R.M. of Eagle Creek. Call for details.

306-948-9186 22tfn

HOUSES for SALE 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 WESTERN CANADIAN Modular Homes Sales is now ordering custom homes for July deliveries. Only 4 show homes left for immediate delivery! We’re only a click or call for the best pricing on the prairies! www. westerncanadianmodular.com.

1-855-358-0108.

SPRING SALE ON NOW! Canadian built

by Moduline 1520 sq. ft. Temora $99,900 1216 sq. ft. Oasis/Villa $79,900 960 sq. ft. Tuscan $69,900 Call Stan 306-496-7538 1-888-699-9280 www. affordablehomesales.ca Yorkton

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

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

HEALTH/ WELLNESS DISABILITY BENEFIT GROUP Suffering from a Disability? The Canadian Government wants to give you up to $40,000. For details check out our website: www.disabilitygroupcanada. com or Call us today toll-free 1.888.875.4787.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SERVICE MASTERS SECURITY is hiring Semi Retired Couples and Individuals for manned security gates.

Work is done on a contract basis and can vary from year round to seasonal employment depending on worker preference. Schedules are varied depending on the contract term and location within Alberta. We collaborate with you to develop a work schedule that suits your lifestyle. Valid tickets such as: AB Security guard licence, H2S, First Aid, CSTS, WHIMIS are considered an asset for immediate employment.

However training can be arranged for the right applicants and all persons interested are encouraged to apply! Must be willing travel and have a personal 4X4 vehicle for work access. How do you apply: For a complete information package and FAQs which includes training requirements & compensation rates submit your resume with references via email to: careers@ servicemasterssecurity.com.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Australia, New Zealand, and European dairy, crop, sheep, beef farm work available for young adults. Apply now for fall AgriVenture programs. Don’ t Just Visit! Live It! 1-888-5984415 www.agriventure.com FULL-TIME HEAVY Duty Mechanic wanted for Whitecourt, Alberta. Competitive compensation and bene¿ts.

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PO Box 46 Site 145 RR1 Brandon, Manitoba R7A 5Y1 Class 1 Drivers Required **$0.47/mile to start** **Paid Can/US border crossings** **Paid loading** **Paid unloading** **Benefits incl. vision, health, dental, disability** **Company matched pension** Contact Tyler P: 204.571.0187 ext. 5 F: 204.571.9363 E: theuchert@ renaissancetrans.ca

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.

WELCOME WSINCE AGON 1930 If YOU are…

• NEW to our communities of Biggar/Landis/Perdue • Have a new baby Call WELCOME WAGON at 306-948-3837

Sheila Itterman We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca Biggar & District Arts Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/events. Contact Denise at 306-948-2452.

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

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Western Commodities Inc. Full-Time Position Available

THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

POLAR PORK FARMS LTD. requires:

Now Hiring Duties to include the buying and selling of feed grains. Knowledge of grading grain an asset.

Applicants should be outgoing and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Some computer skills are necessary. Wage dependent on experience.

Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) For an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid!

Please apply in person with resume to 806-100th Street, Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0 or email: rob.wct@sasktel.net

We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com

R.M. of Perdue No. 346 MOWER OPERATOR/UTILITY WORKER Full time seasonal employment Duties to include tractor and mower operation, sign and culvert maintenance and other related duties as assigned by the R.M. foreman. Valid driver’s license is required.

Powered mobile equipment certiÀcate and mechanical aptitude would be assets. health, dental and pension package provided.

Application to include experience, references, and expected wage.

R.M. of Perdue No. 346 Box 208, Perdue, SK, S0K 3C0 Phone: 306.237.4202 Fax: 306.237.4202 email: rm346@sasktel.net Thank you for your application; only those being interviewed will be contacted.

• One full-time maintenance technician

for new start-up venture situated 10 kms SW of Perdue, Sask.

We are seeking a person with enthusiasm, a great attitude and the ability to work as a team.

We offer…

• Competitive wage • BeneÀt package • Bonus Program Please call Richard @ 306-921-4512 Email: richlakeview@gmail.com

R.M. of Rosemount No. 378 Seasonal Patrol Operator Written applications are being accepted immediately for the position of Seasonal Patrol Operator.

Duties to include maintenance of municipal roads and other duties as prescribed by Council. Submit work experience, references, wage expectations and criminal record check to: R.M. of Rosemount No. 378 Box 184 Landis, SK S0K 2K0 Fax: 306-658-2034 Email: rm378@sasktel.net

REAL ESTATE

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

Phone:306.882.2123 Emergency (after hours) 306.882.2006

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P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

• Taking appointments Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays.

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COURIER/HAULING

SERVICES

BIGGAR COURIER

Panasonic, Samsung,

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

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Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

Cell: 306-948-7524

LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer;

216 Main St., Biggar

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Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

948-3955

Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352 Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc., and mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities Inc. ®Credential is a registered mark owned

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

AUTOMOTIVE

M & N REPAIR 701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

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

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306.948.3996 Open Monday-Friday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair

KRF Auto Centre 100% handwash “Where we do it all for you!!”

• Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals Owned & operated by Kevin Fick st

227 - 1 Ave. East, Biggar

306-948-3376

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after hours George: 948-4042

SEED CLEANING

Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar 1st Ave. West, Biggar

Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan HAULS TO THE DUMP Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

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

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

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HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

Cliff Forsyth Box 736, Biggar

Phone: 306-948-5600

Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

Wylie Farms Ltd.

Prairieland Collision Rosetown, Sask.

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YH Truck, Ag & Auto • Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

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Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning Call: Bill: Dale:

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

COURIER/HAULING

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

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 Fax:

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Anne G. Livingston

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer

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• sides of Beef available

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306-948-5455 The Country Clipper • All Breed Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory) • Natural health care for pets • Massage “Acupressure”

For appointments and inquiries, call

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

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

• photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc.

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

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

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

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

Custom Embroidery For FAX service, see us at The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

Bob Kobelsky

Phone: 306-948-5678

8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Toll Free: 866-403-2298

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

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

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

Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

Open: Mon.-Fri.

222 Main St., Biggar

Tel: 306-986-2600

306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky

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J. G. Smith

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

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Gareth McKee

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

and Your authorized

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Pamela Eaton

COMPUTER SERVICES

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SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

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GAS STATIONS

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THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014

Chef Dez on cooking

A crash course on sauce making

Today’s marketplace is saturated with almost every type of bottled or canned sauce imaginable.

Homemade sauces, in many households, have taken a “back-seat” to the readymade varieties that seem to fit into our hectic lifestyles. When we think of making sauces from scratch, many people conjure up the image of a thick gelatinous mass from one of our worst school cafeteria nightmares. However, sauces from scratch don’t have to be difficult, and can easily be the best part of a dish.

Traditionally, any sauce is usually made up from one of five leading sauces or “mother sauces”. These leading sauce categories are Béchamel, Velouté, Brown, Tomato, and Hollandaise.

Don’t let any fancy French names scare you.

Béchamel is merely a white sauce made from adding milk to a white roux (a mixture of fat and flour that has cooked just long enough to eliminate any starchy

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19 taste). Velouté is made from adding a white stock (such as chicken, veal, or fish) to a white roux. Brown sauce is made by adding a brown stock (beef) to a brown roux (fat/flour mixture that has cooked over low heat to intensify colour and taste). Tomato sauce is a mixture of tomatoes, stock and sometimes a roux, and Hollandaise is a mixture of butter and egg yolks.

Although there are techniques and flavourings that also go along with creating any of these base sauces, they are basically the foundations of many corresponding sauces. For example: a cheese sauce is originated from adding cheese to a béchamel, and a hollandaise sauce with shallots, white wine vinegar, and tarragon is a béarnaise sauce.

Sauce making however, is not always confined within the parameters of these leading sauces. There are many sauces that do not fall into the gamut of these five main categories. Some examples would be pan gravies, reductions, compound butters, and purees.

Pan gravies are just sauces that are made from the drippings from cooked meat or poultry. Extra stock/broth and a thickener are added to extend the flavours and to coat the finished meat product. Meat that is served “au jus” (pronounced “oh zhoo”) means that it is served with its natural clear unthickened juices, however extra stock/broth is usually added to ensure there is enough to go around.

Reductions are simply what their name indicates; liquids that are naturally thickened and intensified through the evaporation of water to create a sauce.

Some of the best sauces result from letting naturally occurring liquids in a pan to just cook down. Simply season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Many people don’t consider compound butters to be a sauce, but when melted, it is a flavourful liquid that enhances a finished dish. The most popular of all flavoured butters in the chef industry is “maitre d’hotel” butter (pronounced “may truh doh tel”).

It is solid butter that is traditionally mixed with chopped parsley, lemon juice, and white pepper. It is then rolled into a cylindrical shape and stored in the refrigerator or freezer until needed. This allows one to cut off circles of the butter to melt on top of a finished product, traditionally steak. Endless creations of compound butters can be made however, for many other dishes besides steaks.

Purees also, don’t conform in the definition of the

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five leading sauces. They acquire their thickness from the maceration of a vegetable, fruit, or an array of ingredients, like pesto for example.

The Internet and library are both great resources to get one started on creating a repertoire of sauces of your very own.

Dear Chef Dez: I like making spaghetti tomato sauce, but it always seems to be lacking something, and always too bland.

I’ve tried just adding more salt, but then it just tastes salty. What are some ideas that I can do?

Robert D. Aldergrove Dear Robert: Good sauces require depth of flavour. There are many things you can add to create this, but for a tomato pasta sauce I recommend starting with a sautéed seasoned mixture of extra virgin olive oil, mire poix (celery, onions, and carrots), and lots of fresh garlic. Add the tomatoes with red wine or stock and cook down until the flavours have intensified and the sauce has thickened. Dried herbs can be added at the beginning, while fresh herbs should only be added just prior to finishing. Also, since tomatoes are acidic a couple teaspoons of sugar will help balance everything out. Before serving, make sure to taste and re-season (salt and pepper).

Send your food/cooking questions to dez@chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4. Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor and Cookbook Author. Visit him at chefdez.com.

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