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Deputy Premier leads delegation to Ukraine D

eputy Premier Ken Krawetz is leading a Saskatchewan delegation to Ukraine June 15-21.

The delegation is comprised of members of the SaskatchewanUkraine Relations Advisory Committee (SURAC), Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan Provincial Council (UCC-SPC) and the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST).

The group will build on the work undertaken by the Deputy Premier on his previous visits to Ukraine and the recommendations made by SURAC in their March 2012 report to government.

“A strong relationship of collaboration built over the past 36 years between Saskatchewan and Ukraine has led to several mutually beneficial projects and relationships,” Krawetz said June 13.

“Our committee continues to move forward and undertake a number of initiatives. I’m pleased with the successes to date and look forward to further results of the committees’ work.”

The delegation’s focus will build on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth by: • Engaging new international markets and diversifying the province’s trade base; • Supporting Saskatchewan businesses to connect to international markets for the products and services; • Demonstrating the p r o v i n c e ’s c o n t i n u e d support for an emerging democracy; and • Promoting and providing assistance on emerging economic and investment opportunities while strengthening existing trade relationships.

The delegation will also meet with the International Labour Centre (ILC). The Centre and SIAST began a partnership in 2009

to provide a service to Canadian employers and potential newcomers by ensuring that the technical and language skills of the potential newcomer match needs in the Canadian labour market. SIAST’s Skills Passport Program assists Canadian employers to verify technical and language skills of potential employees in test centres in Kyiv, Ukraine.

The partnership we have established with the ILC provides a much needed service for Canadian employers, even more so with employers here in Saskatchewan,” SIAST President and CEO Dr. Larry Rosia said. “The quality of skilled workers coming from Ukraine is a direct reflection on the success of the program and we hope to see that continue into the future. Creating Saskatchewan’s future workforce requires ongoing collaboration between education, government and industry.”

Parrish and Heimbecker holds opening . . . Area farmers were treated to a barbecue as Parrish and Heimbecker Hanover Junction officially opened their chem shed, Monday. Construction continues for the new facility located west of Biggar at their Oban Road location. Cement pilings were being poured for the main work house, while the pour for the elevator will be upcoming. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Man arrested in Asquith robberies O n Saturday June 15, a residence in the town 1.) Possession of stolen members of the Warman RCMP were approached by a member of the public with information pertaining to the location of numerous stolen items which were described in a recent news release on June 13 in which over $50,000.00 worth of goods were stolen.

RCMP officers searched

of Asquith and located a stolen long barrel firearm along with other miscellaneous tools and items.

Property was recovered from at least three separate break and enters in the Asquith and Biggar areas.

Charged is 20 year old Dustin Ewen of Asquith.

Ewen is charged with:

property; 2.) Possession of a weapon obtained by crime; 3.) Unauthorized possession of a firearm; 4.) Unsafe storage of a firearm; 5.) Break and Enter and steal a firearm; 6.) Break, Enter and …see Arrest, page 19

Biggar RCMP warn residents of telephone scam

Burnin’ rubber . . . St. Gabriel School’s Aljo Manuel Villanueva and Scott Sawatzky pull away from the start line Monday during their track and field day at the Rec Complex. After being rained out on Friday,

students and staff had a better, drier day of friendly competition, even though the clouds threatened. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Biggar RCMP are warning residents of a potential telephone scam.

Biggar Detachment recently received a complaint advising someone claiming to represent the RCMP attempted to solicit donations for anti-bullying and child pornography initiatives.

Biggar RCMP urge citizens to not disclose any personal information over the phone. RCMP do not solicit funds through telemarketing.

Citizens should hang up immediately. Another similar scam involved an unknown person soliciting funds for Down Syndrome.

In both cases they did not provide their names, position, or title. All tell tale signs of a scam.

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Province invests $500,000 in new tuberculosis strategy The Saskatchewan government is investing $500,000 to support a new tuberculosis (TB) strategy.

The Saskatchewan Provincial Tuberculosis Strategy takes a patientcentred, communitydesigned, team-delivered approach to build on the care and services already in place to better serve Saskatchewan residents with tuberculosis and those at risk of developing it.

Health Minister Dustin Duncan June 14 announced the funding and its goal of reducing Saskatchewan’s TB rate by 25 per cent over five years. Duncan made the announcement at a tuberculosis symposium in Saskatoon, fulfilling a provincial commitment to address the issue.

“We recognize that TB is a significant health issue, particularly among First Nations and Métis populations,” Duncan said. “Our strategy to address TB recognizes that we must continue to work closely with our health and community partners to address the root causes of this complex, yet preventable disease.”

The strategy focuses on five areas: clinical diagnosis and treatment; prevention and community engagement; training and education; epidemiology and surveillance; and quality improvement, program evaluation and research.

Funding announced will strengthen nursing and outreach support in northern Saskatchewan communities.

Funding will also be allocated to the provincial TB program to enhance current prevention, surveillance and control services for citizens throughout the province. The strategy was developed through extensive consultation with partners, including TB Control Saskatchewan, health regions, communities, Health Canada, First Nations and Inuit Branch, and the Northern InterTribal Health Authority.

“We have had some success in decreasing overall TB rates, but this

new strategy will support enhanced services and programming in areas in which we haven’t seen progress,” Medical Health Officer for the province’s three northern health regions Dr. James Irvine said. “To be successful, we will need strong partnerships and

collaboration between communities, First Nations and Métis, health regions and governments.”

Saskatchewan’s tuberculosis rate (7.5 cases per 100,000 people) is higher than the national average (4.7 per 100,000 people).

Seeding nears completion Seeding is nearing completion in the province with 96 per cent of the 2013 crop in the ground, significantly above the five-year (2008-2012) average of 89 per cent seeded for this time of year.

Regionally, 93 per cent of the crop is seeded in the southeast while the remaining regions each have 97 per cent of the crop seeded, Sask Ag said June 13.

Much of the province received significant rainfall which has slowed down field operations.

The Kinistino area reported the greatest amount of rainfall at 93 millimetres. Provincially, topsoil moisture on crop land is rated as 10 per cent surplus, 84 per cent adequate and six per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture

is rated as four per cent surplus, 86 per cent adequate and 10 per cent short.

The majority of fall cereals are in the tillering to jointed stages of crop development while most spring cereals are in the emerging to tillering stages. The majority of pulse crops are emerging and in the vegetative stages and flax crops are mostlyinthepre-emergent or emerging crop stages.

Canola and mustard crops are emerging or at the seedling stage of crop development.

Some reported crop damage this week was due to localized flooding, frost and insect damage from flea beetles, cutworms and pea leaf weevil.

Farmers are busy finishing seeding and controlling weeds.

‘Cuda sighting . . . Biggar Barracudas hit the pool for some tune-ups Monday.

With school slowly winding down, the Biggar Aquatic Centre is the place to be with swim lessons, competition practices, and just good fun. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

June land sale generates $9.6 million In June, the sale of petroleum and natural gas rights brought in $9.6 million in revenue for the

province.

Year-to-date revenue from three land sales held in 2013 is $29.3 million.

The Weyburn-Estevan area received the most bids with sales of $7.9 million. The Lloydminster

Bid calling . . . A Bodnarus auctioneer looks for a bid at the Jubilee Stadium Saturday during the Lawrence Moon sale. Originally to be held at the rodeo valley, weather chased everyone indoors. The weather may have helped the sale as no one could hit the beach or work the farm. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

area was next at $1.4 million, followed by the Kindersley-Kerrobert area at $208,370 and the Swift Current area at $139,326.

“We have seen production in the Bakken area reach 69,000 barrels per day and this is driving investment in the area,” Energy and Resources Minister Tim McMillan said June 6. “The majority of the lands sold in the Weyburn-Estevan area are targeting Bakkenprone lands, accounting for more than 80 per cent of the sale total.”

The highest price paid for a single parcel was $1.5 million. The 64-hectare lease parcel north of Lampman, which also had the highest price on a perhectare basis at $23,576, was acquired by Badger Pass Minerals Inc. “While the Bakken

garnered most of the attention, we are particularly interested in a cluster of parcels that sold near Avonlea,” McMillan said. “This is a dynamic industry and it is encouraging that industry is confident in the potential for new discoveries in Saskatchewan.”

The deeper Red River Formation produced oil for a short time near Avonlea in the 1990s, and several other geological horizons have been tested in the past in this area.

The province is optimistic that exploration of these lands will provide further information on production potential.

The next sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas and oil shale dispositions will be held on August 12, 2013.

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NDP critical of government’s handling of flooded highway Despite the pleas of communities, businesses and families for help, the Sask Party has still not fixed a flooded-out section of Highway 2, according to the NDP last week.

Since May 5, a major highway in north central Saskatchewan has been closed because of flooding. The NDP claim residents say the Sask Party government is ignoring their calls for more help while businesses suffer and families struggle with the added challenges resulting from the highway closure.

“What I’m hearing from people is that they’re frustrated and they feel abandoned,” said NDP Deputy Leader Trent Wotherspoon, who toured the area three weeks ago.

Steven Korecki, a teacher who lives in St. Louis and is a frequent commuter on Highway 2, said that his wife and baby are barely managing the lengthy Birch Hills detour for the baby’s frequent medical appointments.

“There are real people living this nightmare,” he said, adding that their current frustration could become devastating in an emergency.

The Birch Hills detour also takes drivers away

from St. Louis, where business owner Betty Rancourt said the flooded-out road has cut her garden nursery business by half this spring.

James Brake, who also owns a business in St. Louis, is frustrated by the Sask Party government’s inaction.

“Six weeks now,” he said. “Still no road. Still no pumping. Hundreds of people are affected by this.”

The NDP say residents have taken their complaints to the government, and some were told weeks ago that pumps would resolve the flooding – but little appears to have happened after an engineering report and resulting May announcement on a plan to use pumps, the NDP add. It appears to be much too little, far too late as the water level over the road is stagnant at nearly two feet, Wotherspoon says.

“These people, along with families hitting Saskatchewan’s highways this summer, deserve better than to have their concerns dismissed,” said Wotherspoon. “The Sask Party should admit its flood mitigation plan for Highway 2 didn’t work, and make solving this problem a priority.”

Market opens for the year . . . Bargains, more bargains and just fresh, tasty food greeted folks Tuesday as the Farmers Market kicked off for the year.

Held this year in the former Bargain Shop building, folks can always find a good deal every Tuesday afternoon. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Record number of Saskatchewan job opportunities in May If you’re searching for a job, Saskatchewan is still the place to look.

A record 17,767 jobs were posted on the popular saskjobs.ca Web site in May 2013, an increase of 5.89 per cent over the same period last year. The previous high was 17,398 jobs in August 2012.

“The Saskatchewan economy continues to lead the nation and the opportunities available on the Saskjobs site are evidence of that,”

Economy Minister Bill Boyd said Tuesday.

“With jobs available in 349 communities across the province, the opportunities are exciting and abundant for job seekers in Saskatchewan.”

Nearly a third of the job postings were in the sales and service category (5,804), followed closely by vacancies in the trades, transport and equipment operators category (5,744). Of

the postings, 842 were identified as summer student positions.

The art, culture, recreation and sport category experienced the largest year-overyear growth at 58.7 per cent. Year-overyear increases were also seen in other categories, including sales and service (23.41 per cent); social service, government service, education and religion (21.26 per cent); business, finance and administration (9.37 per cent); and primary industry (4.7 per cent).

Along with the job postings, visits

to saskjobs.ca also continue to increase. In May the site experienced 1,080,392 visits, an increase of 3.07 per cent from the same period in 2012. Traffic from visitors on mobile devices also increased more than 86 per cent in May 2013 compared to the previous year.

“The reputation of saskjobs.ca continues to grow with job seekers and employers,” Boyd said. “People in Saskatchewan and around the world are visiting the site to explore opportunities in our growing economy.”

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THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

Sask. Population Grows

by Colin Craig, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Prairie Division In late May a man called into a Brandon, Manitoba radio station and described how he regularly saw lots of Manitoba license plates in parking lots in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.

The gentleman shared his observation on the talk show as he was agreeing with the suggestion that increasing Manitoba’s provincial sales tax from seven per cent to eight per cent would only drive – pun intended – more people to shop in Saskatchewan; where the sales tax is only five per cent.

But not only will a sales tax increase encourage more people living in western Manitoba to shop over the border in Saskatchewan, it’ll push even more people to outright pack up and move there.

Don’t believe it?

Consider some Statistics Canada numbers dug up by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, a donation-based taxpayers watchdog organization.

From 2002 to 2012, a whopping 21,132 Manitobans moved to Saskatchewan. Yet, over the same period only 19,335 people moved from Saskatchewan to Manitoba.

Thus, Saskatchewan saw a net gain of almost 1,800 through the shuffling of feet between the two provinces.

In fact, if you dig into the numbers even further you’ll find Saskatchewan has really turned things around over the past decade. From 2002 to 2007, Saskatchewan saw 24,711 more people leave the province than the number that came to Saskatchewan from other provinces.

This included a net loss of 22,261 people to Alberta.

However, during the last five years, 2007 to 2012, Saskatchewan has seen a net gain of over 12,698 people from other provinc-

es. Incredibly, Saskatchewan has achieved this gain not just from Manitoba, but from Alberta and Ontario.

So what can Manitoba and Saskatchewan both learn about what’s going on? Loud and clear, the lesson is to be competitive.

Saskatchewan’s former NDP government deserves credit for rejigging resource royalty rates starting in 2002. In other words, the government was charging businesses too much money for pulling materials out of the ground (eg. oil, potash, etc.) so there simply wasn’t as much business activity in the province as there could have been.

Once the new competitive rates were announced, investment dollars flowed into the province by the billion. Literally thousands of jobs were created and the economy really took off.

Since then, under both the NDP and Saskatchewan Party, the Saskatchewan government has reduced business taxes, personal income taxes, the provincial sales tax and school taxes. As each rate became more competitive, taxpayers saved more and more money and they were able to use the savings to support local businesses.

Others took their savings and used it to start their own companies; further spurring economic growth and creating jobs.

And particularly, with the business tax (which fell from 17 to 12 per cent), the government didn’t lose any money. In fact, business tax revenues have increased by more than 600 per cent over the past decade.

Conversely, Manitoba hasn’t seen the same transformational change.

No, it has slowly let Manitobans drift into a situation where they’re paying some of the highest personal income taxes in Canada, the

province’s mining taxes are high and of course, the sales tax is set to increase.

Just as people shop around for better deals, governments need to realize the public, and businesses, will also shop around if governments aren’t competitive.

The Saskatchewan government needs to continue to aim to be even more competitive, while the Manitoba government needs to get in the game.

Until then, we’ll see more Manitoba license plates leaving the province and not turning back.

Canada’s energy security at risk The choices made today on Canadian energy policy will have an impact on both the future of Canada’s and the globe’s energy security

by Ken Green, Senior Director, Energy and Natural Resources, The Fraser Institute When we talk about energy policy here in Canada, whether provincial or national, the discussion usually revolves around investment, jobs, revenues, and the environment.

That’s generally been the terms of discussion on the recently killed Northern Gateway pipeline: who’ll get the money, who’ll get the jobs, and who’ll bear the risk.

But there’s another dimension to energy policy that is often left out of the discussion, which is the idea of energy security, not only for Canada, but for the world as a whole. And decisions like Northern Gateway do little to add to Canada’s energy security.

A recent Fraser Institute report drills into the issue of Canada’s energy security, drawing from an International Index of Energy Security Risk compiled by the Institute for 21st Century Energy, an offshoot of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Index assesses risks to energy security in 25 countries (using 28 criteria) that constitute the world’s largest energy users over the years 1980 to 2010. Canada makes a strong showing, coming in at number eight in the Index in the 2012 report, but that needs to be taken in

perspective: Canada’s energy security risk has been increasing from 2009, and her place on the index is falling: Canada ranked seventh as of 2009. Canada’s ranking is one rank down from the United States.

With regard to Canada, the Chamber’s International Index concludes that: “On balance, Canada’s energy security is about average, but it has tremendous potential to improve its own security.

It can also contribute to better the energy security for other nations through further development of its oil sands.”

Ah, but there’s the rub, for the Index observes that such improvement is contingent on market conditions as well as the development of infrastructure that could bring Canada’s oil sands production to market. And there are significant threats on both fronts.

With regard to market conditions, changes in U.S. oil and gas production are rewriting energy market dynamics with amazing speed. Because of those developments, Canada’s unique “market conditions” face a serious challenge in coming years.

About 30 per cent of Canadian oil production, and37 per cent of its gas production are consumed internally. The other 70 per cent

of Canadian oil production is exported to the United States, while 63 per cent of Canadian natural gas production is exported to the United States.

According to the Canadian National Energy Board, Canada exported 1.9 million barrels of oil per day, mostly to refineries in the U.S. Midwest. Exports of natural gas were approximately nine billion cubic feet per day in 2010. In 2009,all but 0.8 per cent of Canada’s petroleum exports were shipped to hubs in the United States.

That could be a problem, because the International Energy Agency recently estimated that the United States will become a net exporter of natural gas by 2020 and will be almost self-sufficient in energy by 2035. That’s not to say that the U.S. won’t have a market for Canada’s heavy crudes: some U.S. refineries need it, and might prefer a Canadian supplier to, say, Venezuela.

Which brings up the issue of Northern Gateway, Keystone XL and other pipeline access to Canada’s east and west coast: it doesn’t really take an International Index of Security Risk to tell us that failure to gain approval for alternate paths to market (and thus the ability to diversify markets) for Canada’s oil sands production looms large as a risk

to Canada’s energy security and energy-economy, in decades to come.

And diversified market access offers benefits beyond Canada’s borders: One lesson that comes out of the Chamber’s International Index is that free trade in energy and energy products reduces risk for everyone involved.

Finally, as the Fraser report points out, other studies show the security of world oil reserves improved sharply after the discovery of Canada’s oil sands reserves.

The world’s energy centre-of-gravity is beginning to shift from the Middle East to North America, but that won’t continue if Canadian resources are locked up in Canada, as decisions like Northern Gateway threaten to do.

It’s all well and good (and important) to discuss investment, jobs, revenues, and environmental protection when we’re discussing energy policy, but there are still broader factors to consider. The choices made today on Canadian energy policy will have direct impact on the future of Canada’s energy security, and global energy security as well.

Kenneth P. Green is the co-author of Risks to Canada’s Energy Security, available at http://www. fraserinstitute.org.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

The cruise passengers were gathering to disembark for their various tours and, people being people, many started to chat and compare each other’s choice of shore excursion. The retired teacher beside us had chosen the Lewis and Clark Expedition in Astoria.

In 1803 President Thomas Jefferson appointed Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark to lead an expedition exploring the Missouri River. The primary objective was to discover the most direct water way to the Pacific Ocean. The reason was simple: commerce (at that time the fur trade). The route would be used to ship goods across the country. On a secondary nature the expedition would study the area’s plants, claim lands for the Union.

This expedition was also known as the Corps of Discovery.

It was May of 1804 when the group embarked on their journey and the mission was completed September 1806. Along the way they drew maps and kept journals.

Remember at that time most of the territory was uncharted and not populated. It was pretty much wilderness.

Consider some of the

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observations made in the journal entries of the two men.

May 14, 1804 William Clark All the preparations being completed, we left our encampment.

This spot is at the mouth of the Wood River, a small stream which empties itself into the Mississippi, opposite to the entrance of the Missouri... ...Not being able to set sail before four o’clock P.M., we did not make more than four miles, and encamped on the first island opposite a small creek called Cold Water.

September 17, 1804 Meriwether Lewis Having for many days past confined myself to the boat, I determined to devote this day to amuse myself on shore with my gun and view the interior of the country lying between the river and the Corvus Creek. ... the shortness and virdu[r]e of grass gave the plain the appearance throughout it’s whole extent of beatifull bowling-green in fine order. ... this senery already rich pleasing and beatiful was still farther hightened by immence berds of Buffaloe, deer Elk and Antelopes

which we saw in every direction feeding on the hills and plains. I do not think I exagerate when I estimate the number of Buffaloe which could be compre[hend]ed at one view to amount to 3000. my object was if possible to kill a female Antelope ... it appeared reather the rappid flight of birds than the motion of quadrupeds. I think I can safely venture the asscertion that the speed of this anamal is equal if not superior to that of the finest blooded courser. * Looks like the explorers needed some spelling lessons.

All in all the expedition travelled over 8,000 total miles in a two-year period. Each man ate nine pounds of meat per day. When the expedition reached the Pacific, Clark estimated they travelled 4.162 miles from the mouth of the Missouri to the Pacific. His guess was within 40 miles of the actual distance.

There are lots more journal entries all telling about the wonders and hardships of this new land.

Thanks to the meeting of a chance stranger I learned about the exploits of two explorers who did indeed make a difference.

Adam Benjamin Stenerson convocated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree.

Dr. Stenerson will be beginning his career as an associate with Dr. Greg Konotopetz at Signature Smiles in Regina and Smiles on Souris in Weyburn.

Adam is the son of Ben and Lorraine Stenerson of Sonningdale. He is the grandson of the late Ben and Mary Stenerson of Sonningdale, and the late Clarence and Dorothy Larson of Naicam.

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by Bob Mason

Mirror, mirror “Here is a scrap of paper - There is a jotted line Scrawled in the poor handwriting everyone knows as mine.

The battered bits of a notebook - The soiled remains of a card This has been life for me always, scattered and tattered and scarred.

This is my life that is lying, so cluttered all over my room These hundreds of pieces of paper that tell of an empty loom!

These jotted missiles of minutes that came and passed with a frown, The shell of an ancient castle - the wreck of a foreign town The slope of peaceful

valley - the rise of a faroff hill These have I seen in my lifetime - These I remember still Remember, as I am sitting, watching the fall of night.

Reading these bits of paper - The scraps that I always write.”

I looked in the mirror this morning and said to the fellow I saw there.

“You’re getting too old for this kind of stuff (anymore!).

Striding around golf courses and the countryside and pretending you’re still young yet!”

The bald old guy looked back at me as though he thought I was kind of crazy (mebbe he wasn’t too

wrong about that, eh?)

But I could see that he was beginning to agree with what I had said.

We kind of just looked at each other for a while, waiting mebbe for one of us to make a definite move, this way or that, and finally we came to a kind of common decision.

“Let’s give it a little while yet,” he said, and kind of smiled, Yours Truly nodded and we did come to terms.

A little while yet, eh?

“So when at last my lazy years” have finally arrived.

I’ll take this jumbled mass of verse and try to make it plain!

And though perhaps I’ll wonder why each scribble has survived Mebbe, in sorting out it all, I’ll live my life again!”

I don’t think that YT meant things to quite turn out this way! For years (like thousands of of other people) he did keep an “On off” dairy of events, and like thousands of other people, he invented little signs so that he could put a whole

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day’s activities into the small space most dairies supplied.

When WWII (19391945) began, YT became a member of “His Majesties Forces”. They told him that keeping a personal diary was a “nono”, in case he was ever captured.

I think a lot of guys kept diaries over there, (certainly the Regiment did), but on reading through some military histories YT finds quite a few diary entries here and there.

Sometimes after the war though, he started to write stuff down again.

He had always like rhyming things, so he made little verses about things nice and not so nice, that had happened in his past.

“And yet, with my five horse tandem, at 18 miles in a day How often we halted and rested - and scribbled the pages away!”

Like I say though, those times, that were some of the most peaceful in his life, were cruelly interrupted when he got overseas.

“A couple of pieces of Feldpost that were ripped from a German file When I think of the day that I wrote them, I stop for a moment and smile,”

Time passed though, and the guy in the mirror must have thought about that for a while and realized that this young active guy could only reminisce anymore!

“These are my piles of paper, all scattered, ragged and torn Ugly, unfinished and useless, artless, aimless and old.

Suggesting a myriad stories, but none of them ever one told!

These are as bits of confetti, to a world that will stumble the street Meaning no more than a nuisance as it tramples them under its feet!”

So what does a fellow do when he wants to go out and work at the same thing he has always done? And yet you know darn well that those little bits of paper are all that a fellow has left of the past?

Trying to touch some of it again you pick up a piece it and read: “And through the mist comes a memory kissed With the dew of an April morn And the old playground rang back the sound of a thousand happy cries!”

The man in the mirror almost looked like he wanted to change his mind. He looked like he was thinking “You’ve had your day boy! You’ve

run your mile,” but you turn away and pick up a page where it sez, a few things that almost make you want to change your own!

“It seemed so bare.

The things he once had prized Had somehow gone when boyhood’s sun went down And, as he sought he suddenly realized That, once you leave it, there is no old home town!

Home Towns must change and grow as people change And only in dreams are they immortalized!”

Hours and hours pass as we keep turning page after page of the old Life and Times, all that written stuff in there doesn’t mean anything to most readers. But to YT (and the man in the mirror) they mean an awful lot!

“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.

Buried his face in his elbow, remembered and cried and cried.”

Ghosts of the past, eh?

But we’ve had a lot of good times since . . .

“He was the kind of a neighbour who cared, And I’m lonesome now for those days.

When we’d stop and lean on that fence that we shared As the world swept along with its ways.”

I looked again, and the man in the mirror almost turned away, mebbe the recollections of those times was getting to him, eh?

He’d had a fair run at things, I suppose, but now, as a baldheaded, addle-minded old clown, he seemed almost ready to throw in the towel. He picked up a book by Robert Service where it said: “Lastly, you who read, aye you, who this very line may scan!

Think of all you planned to do - have you done the best you can?

See, you tavern lights are low, darks the night and how you shrink God! And is it time to go? Ah the clock is always slow, It is later than you think! Sadly later than you think!”

Far, far later than you think.”

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Happy Hour. Saturday was picture bingo and a Men’s Movie.

Sunday was Father’s Day. The tables had flowers on them and the men had a coffee party in the morning. The Associated Gospel church did the service this week.

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in the following years. It looks like this event will continue on well into its twenties and the sport of six-man football in Saskatchewan owes that to you, Biggar. The majority of people in the football world that I talk to know the significance of this past July and your hard work to make sure this event continued on. One lost year and the event very likely would have been lost for good. Take pride in your contribution no matter how big or small. There are so many of you that can feel that pride I wish I could list you all but you know who you are and what you did to make this happen. It was a huge success.

I felt this letter was important to write for one so the community would know how thankful myself and the school are for all the help. But more so, that everyone would know that their contribution made a difference and that difference was made on a massive scale. Please never stop contributing to this community or to amateur sports in it. It has been overwhelmingly impressive to witness. I am inspired by what I witnessed from March until July last year and I will never forget it.

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sponsors and to the Town of Biggar for not only their sponsorship but the commitment of their recreation director and employees to prepare the field to pristine condition in time, a huge thank you.

The field was in the best condition I have seen it in my five years coaching in this town and it was thoroughly noticed on July 7, 2012.

The local businesses and their sponsorship were amazing in such a short time frame. The school did well financially and we want to thank you for supporting this great event and the sport of football. The diligence and commitment of a couple people were the reason that sponsorship kept coming in and this event could not of happened without them.

Thank you, you know who you are. I am pleased to announce that with all that support, the Biggar Blazers Football program will step out of the dark ages and be using an electronic scoreboard in the 2013 season!

Now for the really good news, I have been contacted and made aware that CANAM BOWL XVII will happen! Not only will it happen but there are numerous communities now interested in hosting

Thursday we decided to have a games morning.

We had different tables set up with games like crib, Kaiser, Scrabble, checkers. We even made room for a horseshoe game. Bingo was played in the afternoon. Friday was Barbecue Club.

We served tossed salad, hotdogs, hamburgers and cream puffs for that rainy day. At least we had room in the Activity Room to eat inside.

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by Terry Braman BCS news is going to take a bit of a different path this week. I wrote this letter over seven months ago and I thought it was important for the community of Biggar to be able to read it.

Dear Editor, I apologize to the community of Biggar for this letter not being submitted earlier. The dust has finally settled on what was a whirlwind of emotions, hard work and sacrifice for many people leading up to and following CANAM BOWL XVI. The annual all-star six man football event has the best graduating six man football players in Canada square off against the best six man players from the USA. It has run successfully for 15 straight years and was in danger of folding after the original host was unable to fulfill the requirements and had to give it up. It was March 17, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. when I committed the Biggar Blazers Football program to hosting CanAm Bowl XVI. At 10:31 a.m., my heart stopped beating briefly when I realized that we had less than four months to prepare this event which most communities have used an entire year in the past.

It began beating again when I thought of the community that I now call home and the people in it. There is one thing that I was confident that they know how to do . . .

Step Up! This is a letter of gratitude and praise to a community that supported and rescued a fantastic event that was in danger of being let go and passing away.

Thank you to the organizations and people that volunteered their time and resources to preparing the meals for the players that week.

There was nothing but glowing remarks made about the food the entire time and we all ate like kings. To my elementary teachers who took on the coordinating of this task, you will never know how thankful I am to have people like you in our building. It is a pleasure to know and work with all of you.

To North American lumber for their donation of our new sound booth, to Viterra and the Biggar Community Rec Board for being primary

What a rainy weekend we have had here in Saskatchewan this week.

With all of this rain I hope we won’t float away like Noah’s ark - ha ha!

This weekend at Diamond Lodge we were busy with many different activities.

Monday was exercises and in the afternoon was Bean Bag Toss.

Tuesday we had current events and Scatergories in the afternoon. This game is a good thinking activity for everyone.

Wednesday morning we played curling. This is really fun because we curl without ice. In the afternoon we had music.

Louise Souillet, Susan Lehnert, Cari McCarty, Kyle McCarty and Graham Lehnert sang different songs to the residents. They were amazing and everyone cheered for them to play more.

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Juiced hogs and cattle or the challenges of organic?

by Calvin Daniels It’s rather obvious there is at the very least a perception that drug use in livestock production is something consumers oppose.

It’s the same when it comes to the concepts of genetically modified crops, and even using crop protection products again in-field weeds and insect pests.

As a result there are of course pressures to change things.

The problem is while

consumers may hold some concerns, the majority are not willing to cough up more dollars to offset the losses farmers could face by stopping the use of such products.

There are some that will pay more, and we see that niche in terms of organic food sales.

But the majority of consumers would check mark concern on a questionnaire but won’t pay extra for foods which have been produced sans

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such additives.

So farmers, domestically at least, are sent some very contradicting messages, cheap food, yet produced without tools which are deemed to increase production.

Yes it can be argued organic production reduces costs by eliminating expensive chemicals and livestock feed additives, but there is the question of potential production loss which means the actual impact on the farm’s

bottom line harder to determine.

On today’s ultra largescale farms organic production also becomes more challenging, as does feeding the growing population.

Against all these questions regarding production choices, feed additives and genetically modified seeds have become a political tool, used by some countries as a barrier to imports.

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happening in the hog business.

Ractopamine is an additive used in hog finishing rations. The additive is used to increase leaner carcasses desired by consumers, since there is again the general belief these days that fat is bad.

From a producer’s perspective though ractopamine, a betaagonist, offers a lot of potential production wise. The drug can increase carcass weight and dressing percentage and can also reduce the number of days to market, all benefiting the bottom line.

Of importance to remember ractopamine is approved for livestock use in Canada, the United States and many other countries.

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accept pork from animals fed ractopamine, which is an example of a barrier created by politics more than concrete reasoning.

So there is a call in Alberta for producers opting to produce hogs without ractopamine in their diets to receive a premium.

It would seem easy enough to have a production chain from farmer to processor which could guarantee non-use of the additive.

And since such production would extend days to market and thus raise production costs, there should reasonably be a premium paid.

The problem, whether a Canadian consumer, or an export buyer such as China, or Russia, is having them be willing to pay extra for something they desire, and in the case of the export markets demand.

Ultimately, consumers need to be willing to pay premiums when their desires fundamentally alter how a farmer farms, and in so doing cuts into profits. Farmers need to offset such losses by better returns from their end users. At that point consumers can have a greater say in what farmers do.

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St. Gabriel School Honour Hour During the afternoon of Monday, June 10, St. Gabriel School held their annual Honour Hour Awards program. The staff, students, and many parents helped honour

the students for their commitment to their education and striving to live the Gospel Virtues.

Awards were handed out for athletics, academics and social abilities. The

afternoon concluded with a look back at the year that was through a photo video that tied together the past years events and activities.

Attendance Awards: Back Row: Arrah Alcobilla, Mateo Parada, Gavin Boyle, Clayton Pidwerbesky, Kaidree Elliott, Andrei Tuico, Sara Thompson, Aaron Park, McKenna Mair, Sophia Dimazana and Brody Voll.

Middle Row: Hanna Tuico, Landen Boisvert, James Ramos, Jesse Garchiniski, McKenna Boyle, Tyra Suter, Cassandra Raschke, Mikka Gallardo, Angel Rei Dalisay, Janna Claudio and Ryder Anderson.

Front Row: Spencer Young, Tara Gidluck, Xavier Downton and Lara Suter.

Kelvin Lamont Memorial Award (sportsmanship, dedication, enthusiasm): Rachel Diehl

Corrine Herzberg Award (Cross Country/Track and Field) Gavin Boyle, Benson Garchinski

CSCC Home and School Living Faith Award Back Row: Clayton Pidwerbesky, Cassidy Burton, Leah Del Pino, Garrett Hawkins, Hanna Tuico, Landen Boisvert.

Middle Row: James Ramos, Raeann Gidluck, Aljo Villanueva, Jannuela Villanueva, Cameron Hardenne and Athenna Andales.

Front Row:Autumn Reid, Austin Burton, Elizabeth Dhil-Stevenot, and Emily Molberg.

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Most Improved Student Award: Back Row: Brody Voll, Patience Roy, Jason deVries, Anton Ocampo, Wyatt Aman Front Row: Angel Rei Dalisay, Andon Hawkins, Isabelle Kitchen and Reez Mintz.

Roy Wapple Award (Best all-Around Grade 9): Mateo Parada

Perfect Attendance: Back Row: Stratton Mair, Arjun Vil- Roman Chulach Award( Top Academic student in Grade 9): lanueva and Wyatt Aman Front Row: Trishell Solanik, Connor Casandra Santiago Sunderland and Minjun Kim.

Glenna Mundt Memorial Award: Jordyn Brotzel

Athletic Awards: L.J. Schweder Memorial Award (four or more sports) –Back Row: Benson Garchinski, Rachel Diehl, Mateo Parada, Jason DeVries, Jordyn Brotzel, Garrett Hawkins and Sara Thompson.

Front Row: Junel Villanueva, Hanna Tuico, McKenna Mair, Cassidy Burton, Andrei Tuico, Cara McRann and Landen Boisvert.

Edna Quilichini Memorial Award: Ajun Villanueva

Blanche Gregory Memorial Award: Casandra Santiago

Top Academic Student Award: Back Row: Hanna Tuico, Spencer Broeckel, Gillian Massie, Kaidree Elliott, Cassidy Burton, Jeena Achkar, Aaron Park, Jobelle Claudio, Sophia Dimazana.

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planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting

by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent

Don’t be afraid of the dark!

Have you got a shady spot in your garden? I suppose you could chop down the tree or trees that are causing the shade, or you could learn to love the shade!

There are lots of plants that are adapted to lowlight conditions. What you have to do is determine what condition your shady spot is in; is it dry, dappled, wet, forever dark, root infested?

Next, put away the thought that you will have an elegant formal garden. Shade plants are usually nice and floppy, usually only in shades of green. A shade garden is best comprised of a few types of plants that are happy, rather than many types who are struggling!

Nannyberry Pick plants that vary in leaf size and texture rather than worry about blooms or bloom colour.

Vary the textures, gardens with too much of same textures tend to look weedy, flat, and uninspiring. So what do I mean by textures?

Use three textures, large, medium and fine.

For example, a large texture would be the leaves of a hosta, combined with the medium texture of a fern, and the fine texture would be the thinner, finer leaves of the astilbe.

There, a nice balance!

Some plants to grow in the shade are: hostas, astilbe, ferns, bleeding

heart, coral bells (Heuchera). There is a good selection of shrubs for shady areas. A few are Diabolo ninebark, nanny berry and potentilla.

When setting out the plants, remember to work in layers. The shade producing tree would be the top layer, next the shrubs, and then the perennials like lady’s mantle or the hostas. Stagger the layers, try not to create a line of shrubs, and then perennials, instead weave the varying heights in and out of the border.

Finish the planting off with groundcovers that do well in the shade. A few examples are: sweet

woodruff, sedums and bunchberry. Each one of these produce a little flower, for a blast of interest in certain times of the season. Again, weave these in and out of the layer of perennials.

Many of these plants are quite drought resistant, but, like every plant, they will need adequate moisture to get them established. A great idea would be to lay down a soaker hose in the bed, doing it as you plant,

then, watering will be no fuss, no mess!

Each one of these plant selections I h av e ch o s e n for their hardiness, and availability. All are available at garden centres close to us, and each are hardy enough to withstand our long, cold winters.

Have fun, get

creative, and banish your fear of the dark!

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It’s Strawberry Time!

Summer is here and strawberry season is one of the most celebrated times of the year for lovers of this luscious red fruit.

I always buy an abundant amount of all fruit when it is in season, and strawberries are no exception.

Although strawberries seem to be available

throughout the entire year, thanks to our friends in the south; they are not as good as the ones we get fresh right here from our local farmers.

Imported strawberries from warmer climates have usually been cultivated in a way, which produces a larger and firmer berry more durable for transport.

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strawberries available year-round, however these cultivation methods are also the culprit for producing a berry that usually is not as sweet or flavourful as it’s locally available counterpart.

Thus we tend to rely on sweeteners and flavour enhancers, such as sugar or chocolate, when serving them. A small amount of balsamic vinegar is also, surprisingly, a great way to bring out the flavour of fresh strawberries.

Strawberries are very perishable and should be handled and stored with care.

First of all, never buy a basket of strawberries that contains any spoiled ones. Although it may only be one berry, microscopic mould spores have already been transferred

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to adjacent berries in the basket. This will lead to the whole basket of fruit deteriorating faster. Since washing and handling of the berries will also increase the rapidness of spoilage, only wash the amount needed and leave the others untouched.

The washing of strawberries should only be done with the whole berry intact. If the green top is removed, you will find that the centre is somewhat hollow. This cavity will collect water and dramatically reduce (water down) the amount of flavour. Unwashed leftover berries should be stored in the refrigerator in a covered container to keep their “musty” odour from dispersing throughout. A drain tray in this container would be ideal, as it would aid in air circulation within, by keeping any moisture trapped at the bottom and away from the berries.

Freezing is another option for preservation, however as with most fragile fruit you lose quality. Strawberries are high in vitamin C and the most optimal way of maintaining their nutritional value is to leave them whole. Cut strawberries have more

surface area, and thus loose nutrients faster.

To prepare for freezing, wash the berries intact, pat them dry, remove the green tops, and transfer them to a freezer bag and use them within the next six months for best results.

There are many dishes that you can prepare using strawberries.

The most traditional are desserts such as strawberry shortcake and chocolate dipped strawberries. However, they also work great as tidbits on cheese platter, or make them into a salsa to spoon over grilled chicken or fish. Many people have never made a salsa out of fruit, but it is very simple and the contrasting flavours are very complimentary to the grilled fish or meat it is being served upon.

To accomplish making a great strawberry salsa, just add an assortment of items to small-diced strawberries, such as red onion, yellow bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and season with a little salt and pepper.

You will be amazed at the results - and since it is strawberry season, the time to experiment is now.

Dear Chef Dez: I have attempted to make chocolate covered strawberries in the past, but they never turn out the way they should be.

When they are bitten into, the hard chocolate coating breaks apart and falls on to the plate instead of staying on the berry.

What can I do to prevent this?

Tracey S. Mission, B.C. Dear Tracey: Wh e n y o u m e l t t h e ch o c o l a t e t o d i p t h e strawberries into, also melt butter with it and mix it together to form your chocolate coating.

Once your strawberries are dipped, chill them in the refrigerator to set, but bring them almost to room temperature before serving. The butter will soften the coating, just as room temperature butter is softer than room temperature chocolate.

Use two ounces of butter for every four ounces of chocolate.

Send your food/cooking questions to dez@chefdez. com or P.O. Box 2674, A bb o t s fo r d , B C V 2 T 6R4. Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor and Cookbook Author. Visit him at chefdez.com.

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2009 Chev Cobalt LT coupe, white, 70,630km, StkC1321A............................................$10,900 2009 GMC Yukon XL 4x4, black, StkBB0197A ............................................................. $25,900 2009 Chev Avalanche LS, 4x4, blue granite, 73,905km, StkT13292A ............................. $30,900 2009 Buick Lucerne CX, Crystal Red, 40,439km, StkT13444A....................................... $14,900 2009 Chev Impala LT, black, 106,350km, StkBB3295A.................................................. $10,900 2009 Ford Mustang, black, 72,788km, Stk R4844B ....................................................... $17,900 2010 Chev Silverado ½ crew Cheyenne Editon, 157,021km, StkT13264BB .................. $16,804 2010 GMC Acadia AWD SLT1, white diamond, 50,000km, Stkt13431A ........................ $32,263 2010 Buick Enclave CXL AWD, white diamond, 96,072km, StkT13425A...................... $30,749 2011 GMC 3/4 cew Denali, 6.6T, black, 62,587km, StkT13328A .................................. $53,900 2011 Chev Cruze LS, 1.8L, 6 spd manual, 53,661km, StkC1330A ................................ $13,900 2011 Chev Camero 2SS Rally Sport, white, 32,557km, StkR4906B ................................ $35,900 2011 Ford F-350 Supercrew Lariat, 38,703km, StkR4882C ........................................... $53,900 2011 GMC ½ crew SLT, 6.2L, black, 25,327km, StkT13330A ....................................... $39,900 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn, 6.7T, white, 15,207km, StkT13419A ......... $55,900

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OBITUARIES Doris Evelyn McIntosh March 2, 1927 - May 21, 2013 It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Doris Evelyn McIntosh, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

Grams was born on March 2, 1927 to Albert and Annie Padgham, their sixth child and only daughter. Her childhood and teen years were spent in Biggar, Sask. She married Ronald, the love of her life on August 4, 1947. It was early in their marriage that Grandma and Grandpa moved away from Biggar for work. They lived a short time in Togo, Sask. and Perdue, Sask. where Grandma worked as a telephone operator. They moved back to Biggar in 1949. When their only child, Lorraine, was born, they decided to move to the farm where they would live for the next ¿ve years. She worked at Leslie’s Drugstore, Home Care, Campbell’s Store and Lowe’s Confectionary.

Grams had a very full life. She made a couple of trips out to British Columbia to visit her family since they all relocated shortly after she married. She spent every Christmas with the Falcon’s where there were many people! Once she moved into the Meadowlark Apartments, she enjoyed tea at the front with her friends. Grams fought a battle with breast cancer and won. She had an ongoing battle with arthritis which resulted in her having some joint replacement surgeries. Her faith in God never wavered.

Grams was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Annie Padgham; her husband, Ronald; grandson, Denis; brothers, Dave, Sid, Stan and Alan.

Left to cherish Grams memory are her daughter, Lorraine (Dennis) Falcon of Biggar, Sask.; grandchildren, Lauri-Ann (Dave) Larochelle of Biggar, Sask., Brian Falcon of Lloydminster, Trevor (Tiffany) Falcon of Lloydminster, Heather of Meadow Lake, Sask; 11 greatgrandchildren, Daniel, Lexie, Dante, Ashton, Diego, Savannah, Daven, Kiara, Emma, Tanille, Bryson; one brother, Vic (Fanny) Padgham of Chilliwack, B.C.; four special grandchildren, Summer, Patience, Jasmine and Mike.

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Funeral Service was held on Friday, March 24, 2013 from St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Biggar, Sask. with Pastor Mark Kleiner of¿ciating.

Memories were given by the family. Honourary Bearers were all those who shared in Doris’ life; Active Bearers were Trevor Falcon, Brian Falcon, Dante Falcon, Daniel Falcon, Dave Larochelle, Ashton Larochelle. Interment was held in Biggar Cemetery, Biggar, Sask.

Memorial tributes in Gram’s memory may be made to the Arthritis Society, 600-333-25th St. E., Saskatoon, SK, S7L 0L4 Grondin Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family for 50 years”, 306-948-2669 gfsp1

of years working for OK MufÀer and Transmission in Kindersley, Sask., then moved on to work for Elmer Funk at All-O-Matic Transmission in Lloydminster for over 24 years. Doug was known as one of the top transmission specialist/rebuilders across Western Canada.

Doug was a dedicated hunter and ¿sherman. He was reported to be a deadly shot, leaving his hunting partner, brother Jim, a little green with envy.

Doug met the love of his life, Wanda, in 1995. He was immediately smitten, and instantly formed a family with Wanda and her two children, Tashina, then 8, and Joey, then 5.

In July 2012, Jim and Joyce took Doug and Wanda to the Yukon, to satisfy a lifelong wish of Doug’s. Later that year, on a trip to Kamloops, he and brother-in-law, Bill, went salmon ¿shing. Doug was still planning a ¿shing trip in Jim’s new boat last Friday.

Doug always was a very independent person who accepted life as it happened.

When asked how he was feeling, his answer always was, “I’m good!” He felt if there was a job to be done, ¿nd a way and get at it.

After a two year battle with cancer, Doug passed away at the farm where he grew up on Saturday, June 8, 2013.

Doug leaves to mourn his wife, Wanda; his daughter, Tashina; his son, Joe (Lindsay); his mother, Helen Buxton; sisters, Carol (Leon) Stevenot, Lois (Ken) Leinenweber; brother, Jim (Joyce) Buxton; mother-in-law, Roberta Greenough; brothersin-law, Bill (Kathy) McGinn, and Kelly McGinn; sister-in-law, Sherry (Ian) Kuhns; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

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Douglas Allan Buxton December 12, 1956 June 8, 2013 Doug was born December 12, 1956 in Biggar, Sask. He was the fourth child of Noel and Helen (Munton) Buxton.

Doug was very much his own person; school was of no interest to him, but he eagerly learned anything that piqued his curiosity. Once, before he started school, he went to work, unbeknownst to his parents, and cut up a half a pig that had been butchered that day. He also wrapped it, but since he hadn’t yet learned to write, there were no labels.

Welding was another of his interests. He watched his Dad, then decided to try it for himself.

Noel was quite willing to teach him. When he was in Grade One, he created an abstract sculpture by welding bits of scrap iron together. He really impressed his teacher when he took it to Show-and-Tell.

Doug and Noel built a wicked little go-cart powered by a grain auger engine. All four kids took turns driving around the yard, getting stuck, and ¿ghting over whose turn it was to drive.

Carol says she was only sent to the Principal’s of¿ce once, and that had to do with Doug.

He had taken his latest treasure to school, a little metal cannon from a cereal company. It shot toothpicks. Mr. Karalot gave Carol the cannon and said, “Don’t let Mrs. Knoll know that I am sending this home with you.”

Doug took his schooling in Landis, Sask., quitting after Grade Ten to pursue his interest in mechanics. He suffered all his life from severe dust allergies, so couldn’t work on the farm. First he worked for his uncle, Gordon Heuser at the Case dealership in Eston, Sask. Then he moved to Saskatoon, Sask. where he began his apprenticeship as a transmission specialist at AAMCO, then at Koch Mercury in Edmonton, Alta., where he earned his Journeyman’s papers.

Once, in Edmonton, they had an ef¿ciency expert in to see if they could make improvements.

Doug rated 180% on accuracy and speed! Doug spent a couple

MEMORIAMS Gone, but not forgotten Jeremy James Birkett March 8, 1971 June 22, 2010

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in June: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. June 30 is the 50th anniversary of Redeemer, so there is a catered meal after the service for those registered. All are welcome to attend the service when Rev. Erwin Buck will be preaching. For pastoral services or information, please contact Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-9517122 or leave a message at the of¿ce, 306-948-3731.

48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner Quebec St. and 8th Ave. West. Worship Service at 10:50 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. Contact our church of¿ce 306-948-3424, Tuesday through Thursday.

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24: FARMERS MARKET, 3 - 5 p.m., in the old Bargain Shop building. For tables, phone 306948-2718 or 306-948-3428 23c5

COMING EVENTS THURSDAY, JUNE 20: Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation and Midwest REDA Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons.

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ANNUAL MEETING

INVITATIONS THURSDAY, JUNE 20: You are invited to a ‘Nucerity’ Information session, 7 - 8 p.m. at Westwinds Motor Hotel Conference Room.

Presenter: Janelle Marchewka.

This is a great opportunity to learn about the Nucerity products and the business opportunity. For more information, contact Cheryl Irvine at www.mynucerity.biz/ cirvine or 306-948-7402.

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AUCTIONS Wednesday, June 26, 2013

7:00 p.m.

Mid Sask Community Futures 500 Progress Avenue Outlook, Sask.

For any further information, call our office at 867-9566 or 1-888-929-9990 THURSDAY, JUNE 27: Tea and Bake Sale at Biggar Diamond Lodge, 2 - 3:30 p.m. All proceeds to resident activity fund. Thank you for your support.

25c1 SATURDAY, JUNE 29: Emmanuel Eigenfeld Lutheran Church celebrates 100 years with a hymn sing, cemetery tour and BBQ starting at 2:30 p.m. at the church.

21c6 SUNDAY, JUNE 30: Redeemer Lutheran celebrates 50 years.

Rev. Erwin Buck will be preaching at the service starting at 10:30 a.m. A catered lunch will follow. To register, please send a cheque for $20 per person to Box 1056, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Please phone 306-9482947 or 306-948-3901 for more information.

21c6 SUNDAY, JULY 7: Gospel Brunch in Seniors Hall, Harris, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Entertainment by ‘Copper Creek Gospel Band’.

Large Brunch Menu includes quiche, sausage, bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs, muf¿ns, toast, scones, jelly and jams, fresh fruit platter, veggie tray, coffee, tea, Saskatoon berry tea, orange tea. Adults, $15; 6-12 years, $10; under 6, $6. Catering

by Pat Trask. Advance bookings appreciated, CALL 306-6564722, leave message. Walk-ins welcome as well.

25c3 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5: Kayette Craft Show at Biggar Community Hall. Contact Eve @306-948-5463 to book space.

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SIGN SHOP Equipment and Supplies Auction, Stellar Signs.

Tuesday, June 25, Estevan.

Roland VP 540i Versa Cam Printer, 54” laminator, plotter, photo copier, scanner, computers, rolls of vinyl, tons of sign shop supplies and power tools. www. m a c k a u c t i o n c o m p a n y. c o m .

306.634.9512 PL311962 Sask Live Auctions July 13, 2013; 1:00pm year round home Turtle Lake; 4:00pm - year round home Murray Lake; 7:00pm lakeview cabin Jack¿sh Lake.

Kramer Auctions Ltd. 306-445-5000 www. kramerauctions.com.

7th ANNUAL COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION July 19 & 20, 2013 Credit Union Event Plex Evraz Place.

Regina, SK. Now Accepting Consignments.

Don't Delay Consign Today!

David 306-693-4411, 306-631-7207 PL # 329773 www.thecollector cargroup.com

NOTICE SAVE $$$. Purchase your Early Bird Season Tickets for Biggar & District Arts Council’s 2013-2014 season before June 30, 2013.

Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Main St., Biggar.

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The Biggar Lionel A. Jones Wheatland Libary will be CLOSED June 25, opening again on July 2, 2013.

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

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

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MISCELLANEOUS To give away… Kawai two keyboard electric organ with bench, numerous settings, excellent condition. Phone 306658-4667.

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

ACREAGE Tim Hammond Realty: Gorgeous 14.17 acre parcel located on the north side of Highway #14 adjacent to the Town of Biggar overlooking Margery Lake/Meadow. The north facing slope provides an extremely scenic location to build your future dream home.

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LAND for SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE 1532 sq ft bungalow for sale in Biggar. Features 3 bedrooms and of¿ce, 1 + 1/2 baths, A/C and main Àoor laundry. On 1.5 lots, w/double attached ¿nished garage and a mature landscaped yard w/fence. Well maintained with many updates, including renovated bathrooms with new ¿xtures, new windows, new water heater and S/S appliances. 507 - 7th Ave. West.

Call 306-220-8787.

24c3 Move in ready house located in Biggar, Sask. House features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large upgraded kitchen/dining room. Located on a nicely landscaped corner lot in a friendly neighbourhood with a new fenced yard and a beautiful underground pond. Also includes a garden shed and a new large 2 car detached garage. Serious inquiries call 306-948-2533 (leave a message if no answer).

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Donʼt wait! Call us now for all the details on these two fantastic holiday tours!

Day Trip to the Passion Play in Drumheller July 19 2013 Autumn in Kentucky Sept 7-20 2013 includes 3 nights of Southern Gospel Quartet Convention!

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FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! We have recently completed a very successful sale of our farmland to Freshwater Holdings. From the first point of contact, and throughout the sale process Freshwater Holdings was always in touch with us to make sure that all was going as discussed. Doug Rue (Freshwater Holdings), has been very approachable and forthright from the beginning. There was never any pressure, nor unfair dealings during the process. The deal was handled very smoothly and efficiently. When an issue arose, Doug was always in contact to help work out the situation fairly for all parties. We certainly would recommend dealing with Freshwater Holdings for any land discussions, and/or sale.

Regina and Bill Kossatz

SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 66 1/4’s South Central - 18 1/4’s East Central - 74 1/4’s South - 70 1/4’s South East - 22 1/4’s South West 58 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 55 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

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

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Looking for yard maintenance, 2 acres, hoeing, cutting grass, etc., one day a week. Phone 306-948-5453 24c3

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY for a dynamic, success driven individual.

Must maintain and expand current customer base.

In return we offer training and support, excellent earning potential (guaranteed income), benefits and opportunity for advancement.

Please email resume to careers@trustnimbus.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier.

Hired applicant will receive top wages, full bene¿ts and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0.

Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

2013 Saskatchewan Express Winter Tour Auditions June 29/13 in Regina Singers needed for 6-month paid contract.

Must be out of school and able to travel.

Book audition at michele@ saskatchewanexpress.com or call 306.522.3402 The Biggar Medical Clinic is searching for a part-time employee, three hours per day.

Position will include secretarial/ lab duties. We are looking for a positive individual to join our team who is motivated and can work well both independently and with others. Apply in person or Box 70, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0.

23c2 MOBILE MEDICAL EXAMINERS: RNs, RPNs, LPNs, Lab Techs. Insurance Services Co. recruiting in Landis, Biggar, Rosetown, Wilkie, Harris and surrounding. Venipuncture experience reqd.

Contact: careers@watermarkinsurance. com 22p3 Novlan Bros Sales located in Paradise Hill, SK is seeking all levels of technicians. We are a New Holland farm equipment dealer. We offer above average wages and bene¿ts. Email ryansinger@novlanbros.com or call 306-344-7273

GPRC is now hiring Instructors for the following positions: Steam¿tter/Pipe¿tter (Fairview Campus); Welding Instructor (Fairview Campus); Power Engineering Instructor (Fairview/ Grande Prairie Campus). No teaching experience? No problem because we train you to become an Instructor! For more information on these positions visit our website at www.gprc. ab.ca/careers.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

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

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

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

• Full job description available on request.

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

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

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

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

For more information you can also contact me at 1-306-882-4291 Only qualiÀed applicants will be contacted.

Skippy’s Meats Ltd. requires a

Meat Cutter • Experience preferred but willing to train the right person.

• Flexible hours.

• Competitive wage.

Send resumes to …

Skippy’s Meats Ltd., Box 17, Handel, SK, S0K 1Y0 or email skippysmeats@xplornet.ca Deadline for applications is June 30, 2013.

M & N Repair Ltd.

INVESTMENT SALES REPS wanted.

Prefer Canadian Securities Course accreditation, or will provide training to experienced sales professionals.

Call Pangaea Asset Management Inc. 1-800-668-3990 or email bfraser@emrcapital.ca NEEDED. Heavy Equipment Technicians and Maintenance personnel for expanding pipeline company in Olds, Alberta for work in shop and jobsites throughout Western Canada. Fax resume to 403-556-7582 or email: pdunn@ parklandpipeline.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY has two positions available for the right applicants …

1) Full time SERVICE TRUCK OPERATOR is required at Excell Tire in Biggar, Sask.

• Experience and a valid driver’s license are essential.

• The applicant must be able to repair and replace all different types of farm and industrial tires, maintain his equipment and be familiar with all types of medium, light truck and passenger tires.

• The successful applicant must be self-motivated, a fast learner, bondable, and able to work well with our team.

• This individual must be able to communicate well with staff and clientele.

Our tire shop is well established and has been operated by the same owner for 35 years. We are a professional shop with great reputation for fast, efÀcient, friendly service and QUALITY work. We have modern equipment, excellent wages and health beneÀts. We are proud of our staff and take care of them. Career advancement is your option.

2) Career opportunity for an AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required at Excell Tire Ltd. in Biggar, Sask.

The applicant must be a journeyman mechanic with minimum two years experience in all facets of the job.

We do tune-ups, suspensions, brakes, exhaust systems, R&R engines, transmissions, wheel alighments and SGI Inspections.

• Top wages and beneÀts will be offered to the successful applicants.

Please apply on line, fax, or in person to: Email: extire@sasktel.net Fax: 306-948-5403 Phone: 306-948-3376 Cell: 306-948-4042

Looking for

labourers/plumber’s helpers

Truck & Trailer Technician M & N Repair in Biggar Sask. is looking for a truck and trailer technician to Àll an open position.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Overtime is available for both weekends and evenings.

Wage: $25-$35 dependant on qualiÀcations and experience.

We are looking for an individual who is experienced in: • diesel engines • hydraulics • gas engines • transmissions • air systems • some welding experience • electrical • A/C This position reports to the shop owner. You must have a positive attitude and the ability to work alone or as a team. You must have your own tools and a valid driver’s license.

Please email resume to: mnrepair@sasktel.net or mail to: M & N Repair, Box 418, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0.

Only those considered will be contacted. Thank You.

ONEDLP Chief Executive Officer Ochapowace Nation Economic Development Limited Partnership (ONEDLP) is a new Development Corporation with several established business enterprises, emerging business opportunities, and assets to leverage new ventures. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, create, develop, manage, and deliver business growth in key ventures in South Eastern Saskatchewan.

Full info at: www.preferchoice.ca WW1321

for building projects in Biggar and Rosetown.

Send resume via email to pete@maxiummechanical.ca.

TOWN OF BIGGAR, Saskatchewan EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITION

PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY at The Biggar Independent for 2 days a week Duties to include…

• Addressing the newspaper • Tearsheets • Customer Service Forward resume to…

The Biggar Independent P. O. Box 40, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 email: tip@sasktel.net

The Town of Biggar is accepting applications for an in scope equipment operator position.

Qualifications: Must be capable of and have the skill to operate and maintain all Town equipment including the grader, backhoe with loader, street sweepers, etc. Duties also include daily maintenance and record keeping for the equipment, monitor repairs associated with the equipment plus any other assigned duties.

The applicant must possess a valid driver’s license with no restriction on license. Applicant must also possess a valid air brake ticket on license to be able to operate garbage truck and tandems. Knowledge of street maintenance, installation of water and sewer lines; fire hydrants and valves, and other municipal construction requirements is necessary.

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

Applications including resume and references will be received in the Office of the Town Administrator, Town of Biggar, Box 489, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2013.

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Busse Law Professional Corp. requires a

full-time Administrative Assistant with a focus on daily accounting.

Must be mature and have a positive attitude.

QualiÀcations: Minimum Grade 12 education.

Experience in Excel, Word and general PC operation.

Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices. Preference will be given to applicant that has some accounting experience.

The salary will commensurate with qualiÀcations and experience.

Interested applicants should submit their resume by July 2, 2013 to: Busse Law Professional Corp., Box 669, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Please arrange to pick up your photos that have been submitted for publication.

... thanks, The Independent

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

WANTED winch CLASS 1A DRIVERS with experience

RIG MOVING EXPERIENCE

A DEFINITE ASSET Full Time Position primarily in the Kindersley, Saskatchewan area. We offer Competitive Wages, a Safe Work Environment and Employee Benefit Plan.

APPLICANTS NEED TO PROVIDE A Driver Abstract & Resume / Wages Negotiated with Experience

WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch.

To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the of¿ce. Phone 780842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581.

Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oil¿eld Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

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FAX: (306) 463-2814 MAIL: P.O.Box 1855, Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 OFFICE PHONE: (306) 463-1454

MONDAY 5 p.m.

TRAINING CERTIFICATES To be supplied. We will also provide training in-house.

Brett Young Seeds Rycroft, Alberta

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Brett Young Seeds is a privately owned and trusted seed and biological production, distribution, sales and marketing company with international reach and strong local roots since 1934. Our goal is to deliver value to our customers through world class service and differentiated products. Based in Winnipeg, we have locations throughout Western Canada and are currently seeking dynamic and experienced individuals to join our Rycroft, Alberta team to support our continued growth.

Facility General Manager We are seeking a motivated professional to oversee and direct all operations at our Rycroft facility, responsible for high level planning in terms of budgets, administration, scheduling and operations. This position also includes a seed purchasing function in the Peace Region that works closely with the Production Team to build relationships, procure acres for forage and turf seed and coordinate the scheduling of deliveries as per production requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of seed industry quality standards with an understanding of the certification required by all regulatory authorities.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position will conduct regular review and follow-up of facility financial statements, market analysis, forecasting and performance tracking in the region.

Post-secondary education in business or agriculture are required for this position with a minimum five years experience in an equivalent position in the agriculture or seed industry, with progressive experience managing people and building relationships. License for Approved Conditioner Operator, Authorized Exporter Operator and accreditation for Grader is an asset.

Seed Production Specialist We are seeking a relationship-oriented sales professional with a passion for agronomy.

You will work with the Production Team to seek out and secure seed production acres for forage and turf seed to achieve company seed production targets and then work with these contract growers on production agronomics to help ensure yields and seed quality are maximized.

This position also includes a seed purchasing function in the Peace Region that works closely with the Production Team to build relationships, procure acres and coordinate the scheduling of deliveries as per production requirements to achieve territory and corporate goals. Thus, success in this position will be achieved through a balance of sales and agronomy. You will work independently within your territory from the Rycroft facility/your home-based office; you will also work with Regional Account Managers in our Seed and Crop Inputs (Retail) division that operate in your territory to help identify potential contract growers.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to plan and manage his/her time effectively and have strong communication skills both internally and externally to promote, support and grow our Seed Production division. Brett Young provides sales and product training, however, education, training and experience in sales and/or agronomy is a definite asset and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is preferred Brett Young Seeds is an organization that supports professional growth and development and offers an attractive compensation package including salary and an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package. Brett Young Seeds is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Interested applicants are invited to apply to become a part of our team by submitting a letter of interest with salary expectations and a resume to: Human Resources, Brett Young Seeds Fax: 204-478-8370 Email: Human.Resources@brettyoung.ca

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Financial Advice to make a positive difference

by Kim Inglis, BCom, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP | Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager Canaccord Wealth Management Dividend stocks have been on a roll for a few years now and the trend is unlikely to abate anytime soon.

As economic uncertainty continues, investors are expected to stick with the dividend theme to hedge portfolios against market volatility.

According to Canaccord Genuity analysts, there are several reasons why dividend investing will continue to attract investors.

From a tax perspective, dividend investing makes sense.

On an after-tax basis, dividends are generally worth 1.31 to 1.45 times more than the earnings on interest income. In other words, a three per cent dividend yield provides approximately the same after-tax income as a four per cent bond yield.

The risk/reward tradeoff is more advantageous with dividend investing.

The financials, utilities, and telecom sectors, as well as exhibiting lower volatility, have all generated higher total returns versus the S&P/ TSX Composite Index over the last 10 years.

This phenomenon is not restricted to Canada.

According to data compiled by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, 42 per cent of the total annualized returns earned in the S&P 500 Index can be attributed to dividends, making income as important as capital gains.

C h a n g i n g demographics will be influential.

The proportion of baby boomers in the Canadian population will increase from 21 per cent today to 39 per cent over the next 15 years. As boomers age they are less inclined to assume risk, preferring low volatility investments that provide income during retirement.

These investments primarily take the form of balanced funds whose equity components are largely comprised of dividend-producing investments.

Underfunded and maturing pension funds are another contributor

to the continued success of dividend investing.

According to Canaccord Genuity data, most defined benefit pension plans in Canada are severely underfunded and many mature pension funds are facing a shortfall in cash flows.

To make up for cash flow shortfalls, pension fund managers are likely to favour the regular and timely payments of dividend investments.

The overall corporate landscape is also favourable for dividend investing.

Many corporations are carrying high levels of cash, prompting senior management teams to enact share buybacks, takeovers, and dividend increases.

Telus Corp (TSX: T) is one of a number of companies who have regularly raised dividends and have stated a commitment to increasing them. Not only is this a positive for dividend investors, but it is also good from a capital appreciation standpoint as favorable dividend policies tend to result in higher stock prices.

When looking for dividend investments, investors should do homework and ttheir e o ewo a d

companies should be analyzed to determine the sustainability of the dividend. Payout ratios should be examined to determine whether growth is possible within the existing business model. If companies are able to fund their growth initiatives internally, they are less likely to cut dividends. The strength of the balance sheet is another key ingredient. A company may be unable to deal with a cash shortfall or take advantage of a strategic acquisition if it is already facing high levels of debt.

Given the current market volatility, a continued defensive approach is warranted.

When assessing dividend investments look for quality and take advantage of market dips to add to positions.

Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund, reynoldsinglis.ca.

The views in this column are solely those of the author.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

Saskatchewan leads the country in manufacturing sales growth The Saskatchewan economy continues to lead the way.

According to a Statistics Canada report released June 14, Saskatchewan had the greatest yearover-year growth in manufacturing sales in Canada.

In April 2013, S a s k a t c h e w a n manufacturing sales increased 6.3 per cent (seasonally adjusted) from the year previous to set a new record for the month of April. This was well ahead of the minus 3.3 per cent average experienced nationally.

“Manufacturing remains an essential driver of the Saskatchewan economy and this report from Statistics Canada reflects its importance to our growth and success as a province,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said.

“It also contributes to our expanding export market and creates jobs and opportunities across the province.”

Manufacturing sales

in Saskatchewan were $1.23 billion in April 2013. On a monthly basis, sales increased 10.8 per cent (seasonally adjusted) between March 2013 and April 2013, the largest percentage growth among the provinces.

During that same period, eight provinces experienced a decrease in manufacturing sales.

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“Food manufacturing and wood products were the industries experiencing the greatest increase in sales, but we have a great reputation around the world for the quality of goods we produce,” Boyd said.“That is a direct reflection of the success and leadership of the companies we have manufacturing products in Saskatchewan.”

Reminder: 14 and 15 year olds need a Work Readiness Certificate if they plan to work this summer Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan reminds Saskatchewan youth aged 14 and 15 looking for summer employment that they must complete Saskatchewan’s Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course (YWRCC) to secure a job.

Since 2010, more than 23,000 Saskatchewan

youth have completed the course.

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

“I’m really pleased with the very favourable response from students, parents, educators and employers to this unique program,” Morgan said.

Theft.

Ewen is currently being held in custody and made his first court appearance in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Monday June 17.

RCMP are still searching for the remainder of the items that were originally stolen from the residences in the Asquith area which were stolen on June 12 at a rural residence near Asquith. The complainant, at the time, advised police that he had attended his property where he had just had a new home constructed and discovered that the residence, which was not yet inhabited, had been entered by thieves, and numer-

“This course provides valuable education about hazards in the workplace and employee/ employer expectations, rights and duties.”

While young workers are able to apply for jobs and go for interviews before completing the certificate, they must provide a copy of the completed certificate to their employer on or before their first day of

work. All 14 and 15 yearolds must also have the consent of their parent or guardian in order to work.

The course can be

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Please arrange to pick up photos that have been used for publications.

REAL ESTATE

ous new items were stolen, including a dishwasher and a bed. Outside the residence was an old school bus which was being used to store paintball equipment. There were numerous paint-ball guns, pressurised canisters and other related equipment stored in the bus, which was entered and all of the items stolen. The equipment was used in support of a paintball business the complainant runs.

The RCMP encourages anyone who may know the location of the property to contact police immediately or call Crime Stoppers. Warman RCMP can be reached at (306)-975-1670

306-948-5052 (office) Cell 306-948-4478 Dave Molberg

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THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

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HANDY JIM SERVICES

DMH ELECTRIC Construction, consulting and Maintenance Licensed Journeyman

CONTRACTING LTD.

www.madgerooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

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

MADGE

306-717-2818

• Commercial • Industrial • Residential

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Wayne Baldwin, PFT, CPTA, CNHC

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

Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions * Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certificates available

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

Where you can feel right at home!

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

115 - 1st Ave. W. Rosetown, Sask.

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

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

THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT on

NEWSSTANDS @ • Esso • Leslie’s Drugstore • Pharmasave • Quick Stop • Super A Foods • Shop Easy Food • Weasie’s Gourmet Blends • Feudal Co-op, Perdue • The Store, Perdue

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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ACCOUNTING

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

306-948-3376

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

…serving your community since 1972

Phone: 306-948-5133

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

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

948-2183

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

ACCOUNTING

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

Services include:

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

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

624 Duchess St. Saskatoon, SK S7K 0R1

Ph: 306-933-2970

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

jeffgorman@daviesdrury.com

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

spencerbeaulieu@daviesdrury.com

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

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Sacher

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

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

Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

M & N REPAIR

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

948-3996

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.

222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

306.237.7671

Qualilty!

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

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

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

The Country Clipper

SERVICES THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth

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

For appointments and inquiries, call

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

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

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

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

Pat Wicks, rd

To fax…stop in at The Independent

Panasonic, Samsung,

Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Living Books Distributor

Kevin Kurulak

A Sign of

• sides of Beef available

Box 736, Biggar

Hwy 14 East, Biggar 948-2109

306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca

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

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

t Delivery

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TIRES

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

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

MONARCH MEATS

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Your authorized

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

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

Heavy Truck Repair

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

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

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

Fax:

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

948-1722

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance

J. G. Smith

Open Monday-Saturday

KRF Auto Centre

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

Biggar, Sask.

Rosetown, Sask.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

403 Main Street, Biggar

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

306-882-2289

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

Toll Free: 866-403-2298

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

…for bookings contact

HAULS TO THE DUMP

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

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

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

222 Main St., Biggar

Tel: 306-986-2600

Tridem & Super B trailers

Prairieland Collision

Pamela Eaton

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

BURNT ORANGE SOLUTIONS

Gareth McKee

Rebel Landscaping

• 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

“Where we do it all for you!!”

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

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

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

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

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

Custom Grain Hauling

is a full service law office that practices…

Criminal Law Commercial Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko Lisa Watson

COMPUTER SERVICES

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

SERVICES

SERVICES

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

1st Ave. West, Biggar

Roe & Peszko ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

COURIER/HAULING

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

Garry A. Faye

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

306-948-3346

AUTOMOTIVE

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

Shop at my home!

Call 948-3427 for appts.

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

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

Anne G. Livingston

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

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

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

Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar

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

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

658-4474, Landis, SK

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

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

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

…call 306-948-3344

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

22 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (12 June, 2013) Record month for employment Saskatchewan’s economy continues to grow and provide employment for more people than ever before.

May 2013 was a record month for employment rates in Saskatchewan.

More than 560,900 people were working in the province; full-time

employment increased by 15,800 on a year-overyear basis.

• Regina’s employment was up by 8,100; • Saskatoon employment was up by 12,000; and • Off-reserve Aboriginal employment was up by 1,100 for four consecutive months of year-over-year increases.

This increase in employment rates shows that industry is confident and investing

in Saskatchewan. That confidence has also resulted in a record 17,767 jobs being posted on saskjob.ca in May 2013.

There are employment opportunities available in 349 communities throughout the province, an increase of almost six per cent over the same period last year.

Saskatchewan’s natural resources continue to be a significant driver of our province’s strong

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Reford No. 379 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nomination of candidates for the ofÀce of:

REEVE will be received by the undersigned at the municipal ofÀce during normal ofÀce hours until Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. local time.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal ofÀce.

Dated this 18th day of June, 2013 Sherry Huber, Returning OfÀcer

economy.

In June, the sale of petroleum and natural gas rights brought in $9.6 million in revenue for the province. So far in 2013, land sales have generated $29.3 million. The Weyburn-Estevan area received the most investor interest, generating $7.9 million in land sales.

One by-product of our growing economy is the increased use of our highway system.

Specifically, there are more heavy trucks on the road.

To that end, Highway 26 near Vonda will be built to primary weight pavement. This rebuilt highway will provide a smoother surface that will improve safety for families and industry alike.

The Meadow Lake area will soon see improvements to Highway 55.

This investment of nearly $60 million will provide for grading and paving including a 26 kilometre section from the Alberta

border to 10 kilometres east of Pierceland, and another 26 kilometre section from Peerless due west, with the two projects meeting in the middle. The highway improvements also include a short 1.4 kilometre section of Highway 26 just south of the Highway 55 north junction. The projected date for completion is fall 2014.

Pav i n g p r o j e c t o n Highways 6 and 41 will soon be underway in the Melfort-Tisdale area. The heavily travelled Highway 6 south of Melfort will b e r e p av e d b e t w e e n Pleasantdale and Naicam.

Highway 41 near Ethelton will see improvements from the junction of Highways 41 and 368 to the southwest.

This work will ensure that this economic gateway is safe for all travellers.

Building and improving highways is just one way our government is using the benefits of growth to improve the quality of

life for all Saskatchewan people. Another way is by investing in programming and supports for society’s most vulnerable citizens.

To t h a t e n d , w e are developing a Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Saskatchewan.

Saskatoon-based clinical psychologist Dr. Fern Stockdale Winder has been appointed to lead this initiative. Dr. Stockdale Winder will advise the Minister of Health on how to strengthen intervention for those with mental health or addictions issues and serve as a board member and as vice-chair to the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

Our government believes that a patient-first approach will provide the best care possible for the people of Saskatchewan.

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

Mark Your Calendars!

Saturday, July 13 • 7:30 p.m.

The Fort Pitt Farms Christian Community Gospel Choir is hosting a special evening of music, information and awareness called…

Fortifying Our Future in Biggar Community Hall 1st Ave. East, Biggar

Admission: FREE! Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Who we are: Nondenominational Christian fellowship of Hutterite background from the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.

Sat, July 13, 2013 @ 7:30 pm

Spray Season Chem Shed Open 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Monday - Saturday

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Our Message: Hope and Success for families and communities in a culture opposed to Biblical values and principles.

Refreshments will be served.

Come join us!

You will not be disappointed!

Our website: www.fortpittcc.com

Phone: 780-872-4871 for more info

or Call

306-948-1990 after hours

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 23

Growing Forward 2 paves way for new industry-led agricultural risk management initiatives Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Pierre Lemieux, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, Monday announced up to $15 million for the launch of a new Growing Forward 2 program to encourage the development and adoption of new private sector or producer-funded agricultural risk management tools.

“Through Growing Forward 2, our government has committed to helping our agricultural industry position itself to take advantage of future opportunities, respond to challenges, and continue to be a productive and profitable sector of the Canadian economy.” said Lemieux. “Bringing the farming industry and the private sector together to develop new agricultural risk management tools will result in our farmers having more and better ways to manage the risks of farming.”

The announcement was made at the second annual International Agricultural Risk, Finance and Insurance Conference.

The AgriRisk Initiatives program will facilitate

Additional ARI support to help build private sector administrative capacity to deliver new agricultural risk management tools will be an-

industry-led research and development, as well as implementation and administration of new insurancebased tools for use in the agriculture, agri-food and agri-products sector.

AgriRisk Initiatives (ARI) projects are intended to foster greater collaboration and partnership between agricultural stakeholder groups and the private sector, and to increase participation of the private sector financial services industry in providing risk management tools to the agricultural sector.

Applications for ARI research and development project funding are now being accepted. Through ARI, the federal government will allocate up to $3 million per year over five years to fund R and D projects on potential new, industry-led risk management products and services. Approved R and D projects can be eligible for up to $500,000 in support per year. Typical activities eligible for funding include: research and development costs, data collection and analysis, legal and actuarial costs, and consultations.

profitability for Canada’s agricultural sector. With a focus on innovation, competitiveness, and market development, Growing Forward 2 programs will help

nounced in the summer.

Growing Forward 2 is a renewed commitment by the federal, provincial and territorialgovernments to ensure productivity and

the industry seize future opportunities and realize its full potential as a major driver of the Canadian economy.

west of Biggar. Vancha was joined by Kent Dubreuil, right, and Parrish and Heimbecker Saskatoon Manager Cameron Durfey. (Independent Photo by

The first of many ribbons cut . . . Parrish and Heimbecker’s Customer Service Manager Jim Vancha, centre, cuts the ribbon to officially open the new facility Monday at their Oban Road location

Kevin Brautigam)

… located at Nova Wood Centre, 104-6th Ave. East (south door), Biggar

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THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

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