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Chow Line for Dad . . . Biggar Central School recognized their dads, June 16 with a meal fit for a king. The school recognized Father’s Day, June 16 with a brunch (K-3), preceding that with golfing in Grades 4-6. All of it got the dads ready for Father’s Day on June 18.

See Page 2 for more. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

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THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017

Biggar Central School treated some pretty special dads to a day on the links, some entertainment and a full meal, June 16. Proud students were more than eager to show off their school but, more importantly, show off their dads to everyone else. It was a pretty special day for all.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017

In May of this year, a statue was unveiled in front of the Saskatoon Police Station. What many may not know is that the artist, Lionel Peyachew, originally hails from the Red Pheasant Cree Nation north of Biggar.

The work honours missing and murdered indigenous women in the province. The Red Star Dancer is a life size bronze statue depicting a fancy dancer with her shawl becoming the wings of an eagle. The cloud she dances on will light up at night.

Peyachew said he was inspired by the story of Amber Redman.

Redman was murdered in 2005. According to her mother, Gwenda Yuzicappi, Redman’s traditional fancy dancing

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Peyachew unveils monument

is reminiscent of an eagle in flight.

The work is described as “an angel, in flight, on a cloud; white wings to represent purity” by Peyachew. The icons on the shawl include a tree of life which represents longing for life; butterflies represent freedom and flowers represent beauty and femininity.

When the statue was unveiled in May, speakers were heard to describe it as a starting point for vigils, walks and a place of hope.

Lionel is Associate Professor Fine Arts, First Nations University, Regina Campus and graduate of BCHS. He is the brother of Jim Peyachew, a former Biggar resident.

Artist with Biggar ties, features prominently at Saskatoon Police HQ . . . Artist Lionel Peyachew is no stranger to Biggar, having grown up and spent a great deal of his youth in the area. The talented artist was chosen in June of 2015 to create a work

Board to guide transition to a single provincial health authority An important milestone has been reached in the transition to the new Saskatchewan Health Authority. A new oard of Directors has been chosen to govern the new Saskatchewan Health Authority.

The board is composed of 10 members appointed for three-year terms.

R.W. (Dick) Carter of Regina has been appointed as Board Chairperson.

The board will legally begin governing operations when the Provincial Health Authority Act is proclaimed and the new

organization officially launches (anticipated in fall 2017). In the meantime, the board will act in an advisory capacity to help guide the transition and prepare for operations. In this advisory capacity, board members will assist in reviewing and recommending potential candidates for Chief Executive Officer. · R.W. (Dick) Carter, Chairperson, Regina · Grant Kook, ViceChairperson, Saskatoon · Brenda Abrametz, Prince Albert

· Marilyn Charlton, Weyburn · Judy Davis, Regina · Robert Pletch, Regina · Donald Rae, Yorkton · Rosalena Smith, Pinehouse Lake · Dr. Janet Tootoosis, North Battleford · Tom Zurowski, Saskatoon The 12 current Regional Health Authority (RHA) Boards will remain in place to lead the operations of the RHAs until the Saskatchewan Health Authority officially launches.

of art honouring missing and murdered indigenous women. The stunning work is inspired by a missing woman - a dancer, whose mother described as watching an eagle in flight, dancing on a cloud. It is both a powerful and beautiful work. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

Update on Safety Week investigations Canada Road Safety Week was observed in Biggar May 16-22. Biggar RCMP supported the initiatives in the town and throughout its jurisdiction.

The focus was on impaired driving, aggressive driving, seatbelts and cell phone use.

Biggar RCMP investigations involving the event were: • Suspensions approved screening device - 1 • Speeding and/or stunt driving - 60 • Pass on the right - 1 • Total aggressive driving - 61 • Seat belt charges - 2

• Insurance Act charges - 2 • Other provincial traffic charges - 5 • Driving while prohibited charges - 2 Seventy-one vehicles were stopped and a total of 72 charges were laid.

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Honouring those volunteers amongst us . . . Biggar Long Term Care facility recognized all the people from our community who give of their time and effort

to make our lives so much better. The special folks were treated to a breakfast on June 14. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

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THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017

SGI needs to revamp public awareness campaign On a regular basis law enforcement will target certain offences and set up stop points. In May, during Canada Road Safety Week, the focus was on a number of traffic offences, one of them being impaired driving.

SGI released the results of the province wide blitz and according to officials they are still disappointed with the offences related to impaired driving.

“Saskatchewan Government Insurance says police reported 324 offences related to impaired driving in May, including 280 Criminal Code charges such as having a blood-alcohol level over .08 or refusing a breath test.

SGI says the 324 figure is the highest in a single month so far this year — despite a new awareness campaign that aims to curb drinking and driving.

Last month, SGI released an impaired driving commercial that features real victims.

Impaired driving remains the leading cause of traffic fatalities on Saskatchewan roads.”

Well, SGI maybe your chosen methods of informing the public just aren’t making the cut. The Crown Corp has been moaning and groaning about the state of impaired driving for years, yet they fail to inform the public using effective methods.

The key word here is -- effective.

Social media reaches six per cent of the population. A commercial on television doesn’t reach everyone. Ditto for radio. A website -- no. To be really effective you need to have a well rounded campaign using all media. Everyone accesses their news differently.

It’s not the campaign, nor is it the people who are trying their best to enforce the laws. Perhaps it is the architects of the campaign that refuse to think outside the box and thus the message is getting lost.

P.H.

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Canada is a first-line player in today’s NHL business model

by Glen Hodgson, Senior Fellow, Conference Board of Canada The Stanley Cup finals have just concluded, which makes it the right time to take stock of where Canada fits within today’s National Hockey League business model. Even though yet again there were no Canadian-based teams in the finals, Canada’s franchises and fans continue to have a prominent impact on professional hockey.

First things first: Canada continues to supply the largest national share of NHL players, coaching and management talent. The Canadian share of NHL players finally dipped just below 50 per cent in 2016, but that is still four times the second-largest group, players from the U.S. Next, in a league that has not always prided itself on solid owners or markets, Canadian NHL franchises are among the most stable financially.

NHL franchises are privately owned businesses, so their financial results are not publicly available, but Forbes does an annual estimation of NHL franchise values, revenues and net income. In the most recent Forbes assessment, Montreal is second in estimated franchise value at $1.12-billion (U.S.), with Toronto in third ($1.1-billion) and Vancouver seventh ($700-million). Edmonton and Calgary are in the middle of the pack, and Ottawa ($355-million) and Winnipeg ($340-million) rated 20th and 21st in franchise value.

Much was made of a couple of non-sellouts for Ottawa Senators playoff games.

To some extent, it is a league-wide issue: Anaheim also failed to sell out playoff games, and even Pittsburgh had seats available the day of their seventh game against Ottawa. More than other major North American leagues, local market conditions matter for the NHL. As Mario Lefebvre and I wrote in on our 2014 book Power Play: the Business Economics of Pro Sports, the success of pro sports franchises is determined first by objective factors: market size, incomes, the presence of head offices that buy corporate boxes and advertising, and variables like the exchange rate and taxes. These factors vary considerably among Canadian hockey markets – Toronto is five times larger than Ottawa – but all existing Canadian markets are large and affluent enough to sustain an NHL team.

In a relatively new departure, many Canadian NHL franchise owners are engaging in actual or potential property development as a complement to core team operations. Franchises have anchored themselves in modern downtown sports facilities (Edmonton and Winnipeg) or propose to do so (Ottawa and Calgary). This approach should improve franchise values and financial sustainability, and provide a cornerstone for further property development. It

the past two decades – Atlanta to Winnipeg in 2011.

Moreover, Las Vegas – arguably the furthest thing from a hockey hotbed – has become the newest NHL franchise, with an owner willing to pay an ambitious expansion fee of $500-million (U.S.). This price becomes a useful new reference point for the value of existing franchises, although market conditions will ultimately determine the actual price paid for any franchise.

Despite a passionate fan base and modern building, Québec City did not gain a franchise when Vegas did. Would a U.S.based franchise ever consider moving to Quebec City? The many empty seats in places like Florida, Carolina, Arizona and even Brooklyn suggest prima facie that current owners could be open to alternatives. But would the league embrace an existing U.S. franchise moving to become the eighth team in Canada – or even to gain leverage with Canadian cities such as Calgary in discussions around a new arena? The danger for Quebec City is that they will be used as a stalking horse for other franchises, helping to keep the asking price high.

Overall, Canada and its seven franchises remain central to NHL business success. But having been passed over for expansion this time, adding another Canadian franchise to that core won’t get any easier.

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should also give Canadian teams greater financial capacity to compete on a level playing field with the richest U.S.-based teams.

Moreover, the passion (and demand) for hockey burns bright in all Canadian NHL markets. And we should not forget the $5.2-billion Canadian TV contract that Rogers holds until 2026 – a nice added revenue bonus for the league.

But the Canadian market for NHL franchises also has limits. The loonie’s fall to around 75 cents raised the Canadian dollar-cost of a new NHL franchise, an important business factor. Based on our previous analysis, the only other Canadian markets that could sustain an NHL team are Québec City, which just spent $400-million in taxpayer dollars on a new building, along with a second franchise in Southern Ontario – Hamilton, Markham, Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge or elsewhere in the region.

The NHL’s overall business strategy under Commissioner Gary Bettman – notably reinforcing a hard cap on player salaries by team, and steady expansion into Southern U.S. regions and markets – remains firmly in place. Limiting the players’ share of league revenues to 50 per cent has no doubt improved the financial results of franchises. Despite weak attendance in some parts of the Sunbelt and several franchises sales, only one Southern team has left the region in

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the players. He frequently calls out the Europeans for being wimpy.

He will take on anyone, often calling out the NHL for making changes to the game. It is no secret he is a critic of touch up icing and the instigator rule. He often disapproves of players who demonstrate after scoring a goal.

Back to his dress code.

Those blazers. He buys his fabric at Fabricland and his tailor makes them. His closets are overflowing. But, they are his trademark.

The red and white blazer covered with maple leaves. He wore that the night the Hockey World Cup kicked off its season.

Or there is the time Don Cherry’s suit resembled Beetlejuice.

In November Cherry wore black and white . . . but here’s the catch.

It was covered with mustaches in honour of Movember.

For St. Patrick’s Day he sported a green jacket -neon green.

Sometimes he dresses in honour of an occasion or in response to an event. It is fair to say the suits are a work of art.

Love or hate Don Cherry, the man you just gotta love the suits.

Jim Reiter, MLA

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Well, the hockey playoffs are over. The Stanley Cup was won by the Pittsburgh Penguins again. There is something very wrong about watching a winter sport in the middle of June.

I must say it was hard to stay focused especially when the Canadian teams were eliminated.

The only reason to stay tuned was to see what suit Don Cherry was wearing. One night, I caught a glance at the TV when what to my eyes should appear but a blustery fellow in a pink shirt with an even flashier suit of pink flamingoes. That was a head shaker.

Don Cherry, as many are aware, has a history with the professional sport of hockey. He is a retired player, an NHL coach, a sports writer and commentator for CBC. One could say his days of commentating are what catapulted him to fame despite his career successes in the sport. That, and the fact, that he is known for wearing the most amazing suits.

Flamboyant is one term used to describe his dress style. Or outlandish could also be used.

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Looking Back! (Doors!)

“It struck twenty four to When he carried thru the door a blushing and beautiful bride” The above line doesn’t say so, but doors are a kind of dull subject.

Especially the doors of the “Chateau D’of” where is written - “All you who enter here give up all hope!”

Our first literature about doors didn’t help either. Our old books told about the old man from “Gotham” (Wherever that is), who carried his house doors wherever he went, so that no one could break it down to get into his house!

Well I did say doors were kind of dull, eh?

Y.T.’s first really memorable association was

the one on our old country school, which had been kicked (to open) so many times, that the lower half just finally fell off!

When our young man teacher chased a bunch of his errant students out, (with his homemade strap) others just squatted and slid out! (and never came back! - end of first “door” story!

Y.T.’s second most memorable experience with doors was a little painful.

In 1937 (just when we were getting ready to earn $3.00 per month!), a cow with a very low I.Q. kicked me and broke my left leg!

We were all at home that day and Bill and Walt tore a storm-door off a shack to use as

a stretcher. When we finally got to the house a pretty girl (all the Mason girls are pretty) leaned over me and said sympathetically “Does it hurt?”

End of Door experience No. 2! Oh! So much for the I.Q. of some pretty girl, eh?

I think it was about 1936 or so that I was helping one of our relations build a log house up North - finally he made the door!

He laid some three quarter on the floor, spread on tanned moose hide on top of it; nailed another three quarter layer of boards on top and nailed them all together leaving a double layer of moose hide over the edge for a hinge - then he fitted

his homemade door into the space where the door was.

After nailing the hide to the door post, he filled the wall around the makeshift door, cut a slot and made a draw bolt from an old broken pitch fork Bob Mason handle and “voila” (or is it “viola?”) a door!

Ten years later Phyllis and Y.T. visited them (now in a nice new cottage!) - but far back in the trees stood the old log house. And while the folks were visiting, Y.T. went over.

There it stood, kind of sad mebbe, because all the shed had gone.

It won’t be long till we’re gone too, eh?

Sometimes I wonder about this one myself. It happened in Golden, BC many years ago.

Notable Notes

The passenger train that Menno and I were on stopped for half hour or so and we climbed off. We went into a small rail side cafe and sat down in a booth.

All of a sudden Menno said, “I gotta ‘go’ and got up.”

All of a sudden Y.T. was startled by a great yell and looked over.

Menno (who had been imbibing a little) and who had to “go”, was relieving himself into one of big spittoons in front of the counter. And a little Oriental man was

hitting him with a big wooden spoon. Menno ran for the door.

The big screen door had swung shut behind us and somehow locked.

And when Menno hit it, it didn’t open. Menno and the Oriental guy landed on the sidewalk covered with screen.

Menno fled, and we caught the train later.

Somewhere in the mountains of British Columbia is an old Oriental man who has forgotten all this stuff although that was about 1940 Y.T. sure hasn’t!

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Hello everyone, Hope you are keeping busy and spending a lot of time outside. Congratulations to the coming grads.

On Monday the 5th we had exercise in the morning. Then at 2:30 was blast from the past.

Tuesday morning was current events. In the afternoon we had an afternoon of thinking.

I asked residents to list town of Saskatchewan in alphabetical order. The I read information about what the town is famous for.

Wednesday evening we had birthday party.

Six residents celebrated.

Country II performed and the students from St. Gabriel’s School Leadership class provided the lunch.

Thursday the 8th we had bible study, exercises and bingo.

Friday morning was PALs in the morning. We had Barbecue Club down Willow. I brought fresh corn and cucumbers. We had popsicles in the afternoon outside.

Saturday morning was dot bingo. The residents watched the first part of the new Beauty and the Beast movie. They loved watching it and hearing the songs.

Sunday morning was one to one time. Perdue United church was here for worship.

Monday the 12th was a very busy day. The morning we had exercises. At 2:30 we played Chip In. In the evening we had entertainment. I asked a new group to come visit from Wiseton (Malcolm and Judy McConnell).

They played a big variety of songs like old stuff, 50s, new, gospel, rock and country.

Tuesday was current events and in the afternoon the residents made rhubarb juice. Many never made it before.

When it was cooled, I took it around the building for samples.

Wednesday morning we had our yearly Volunteer Breakfast. This is a great opportunity for everyone to be thanked for their commitment and dedi-

cation to the Heartland Health Region especially in the Biggar area. After breakfast we had the residents in the Activity Room and they did some farm trivia. Then at 2:30 we had jeopardy.

Thursday morning was our biannual Tea and Bake Sale Fundraiser. We had 64 guests sign the guest book. We served different variety of desserts. There was tickets for sale, jewelry, and wood crafts. Congratulations to our own Evelyn Potter for winning the 50/50 of $105. Other prize winners were Ag Small, Dawne Toner and Marcella Schommer.

Friday morning was Barbecue Club down Sky View. Then Happy Hour at 2:30.

Saturday morning was Animal Bingo and the residents watched the end of Beauty and the Beast.

Sunday morning was Father’s Day. We had a party for the men. The Seventh Adventist Church was here for worship.

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Would Flames leave over arena dispute?

Calgary Flames want a new arena. Deep-pocketed interests in Seattle are prepared to build a brand new arena in the west coast city. Municipal officials in Calgary say they absolutely will not use taxpayers’ money to build a new arena for the Flames.

If you follow the money, and if everybody is telling the truth, there’s a good chance the National Hockey League’s presence in Calgary could be short-lived.

The Seattle Flames, anyone?

Big-mouth Brian Burke, the Flames’ president of operations, recently told a business gathering in Calgary that “We’re not going to make the threat to leave. We’ll just leave.”

Those words were hardly cooled off after being printed on the website of the Calgary Sun when Ken King, the calmer, more reasoned CEO and president of the

haven’t gone over too Flames, took a calmer well with those who conand more reasoned trol the city approach, of Calgary’s pouring purse strings. water on Calgary Burke’s mayor words by Naheed saying the Nenshi says team was citizens still comare overmitted whelmingly to workopposed to ing with public money the city being used towards for a new an arena arena. After solution. all, the NHL Imagine team is a being a fly on the Bruce Penton private, forprofit operawall when tion that King and doesn’t use its profits to Burke first got together build museums, parks, for a private chat after schools or public health Burke’s inflammatory facilities. On the other statement. hand, the existence of the The Flames’ current Flames brings millions home, the Scotiabank of dollars into Cowtown, Saddledome, is the oldespecially the downtown, est arena in the league, helping property-taxbut suggestions that taxpaying businesses thrive. payers would pay up to two-thirds of a new facil- The worst-case scenario is that the Flames depart ity costing in the neighfor Seattle, downtown bourhood of $1.8 billion

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What a drive . . . Cole Weekes shows great form for a young up and coming golfer.

On Monday nights, junior golfers took over the course and learned the skills of the game. It’s unclear what their favourite part was -- hitting the ball or driving grandpa’s golf cart. It is, however, a great way to develop future golfers. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

businesses wither up and die, causing a big dip in property tax revenue. That scenario also leaves Calgary as a minor-league city and an overwhelming No. 2, behind Edmonton, in the race for status glory in Alberta.

Try telling a Calgarian that the image battle of Alberta with hated Edmonton is over and they’ve lost. That’s why in the end, somehow, a way will be found to keep the Flames in Calgary.

• Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com, (Hampton, Va.), on the August fight between MMA star Conor McGregor and boxing great Floyd Mayweather: “Just as Ringling Bros. closes down, another circus arises to fill the summer doldrums.”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “Joanna Jedrzejczyk made her fifth successful UFC title defence.

‘Jedrzejczyk’ looks like something I ended up with last time I tried to work the New York Times crossword puzzle.”

• Dickson again: “This year’s College World Series will feature food trucks, fireworks and beer. I’m pretty sure we don’t even need the baseball at this point.”

• Comedy writer Jim Barach: “Spanish soccer star Ronaldo is being charged with tax evasion. Which shows that he may have intentions down the road to run for public office.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Kellogg’s has sued tennis pro Thanasi Kokkinakis to stop him using the handle Special K. Ranked 277th, Kokkinakis isn’t special — a flake maybe, but not special.”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “L.A. Dodger Yasiel Puig gave Cleveland fans two middle fingers. Puig now claims he was just trying to help them add the two RBIs he scored to their score sheet.”

• Kaseberg again: “Tiger Woods told police he was on Vicodin and Xanax during his DUI. And before that Tiger was on Senextra and Felascian but those were strippers, not pills.”

• Tonight Show’s Jimmy Fallon: “Kevin Durant says that Presi-

dent Obama sent him a text to congratulate him on winning his first championship this week.

Meanwhile, LeBron got a text that said ‘loser.’”

• Late night funnyman Conan O’Brien: “An 18-year-old field-goal kicker could be the first woman to play in the NFL. Scouts say she has the talent and desire.

All she needs now is the criminal record.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “With another NBA season coming to an end, commissioner Adam Silver gets to return to his other job: Holding the pitchfork in American Gothic.”

• Pro rassler Sheik Shabaz, to CBC Edmon-

ton, on the secret to his livelihood: “Crowd interaction. Without a crowd we would just be a bunch of guys fighting each other in our underwear.”

• Cam Hutchinson of the Saskatoon Express, on Saskatchewan Roughriders radio broadcasters having a clothing deal: “Why? They could be sitting in their undies for all we know.”

• Comedian Argus Hamilton, on the U.S. soccer team’s 1-1 draw in Mexico City: “There was one awkward moment at the end of the match: Mexico got a free kick, and the United States built a wall.”

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Across the back alley is the public swimming pool.

Main floor includes kitchen, dining, living room, 2 bedrooms and main bath. Gorgeous kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, huge bathroom with grand jet tub are some of the notable unique features on this level.

Basement level houses recreational room, 3rd bedroom, 3 piece bath, laundry, utility and storage rooms. Outdoors one will find double detached garage (24x26), large deck (12x24), beautiful backyard with newly planted lawn and privacy fence. Recent upgrades to home include water heater, softener, laminate flooring, appliances, sinks in bathrooms, kitchen faucet, interior paint in living room, deck and fence new paint, and lawn grass.

Gorgeous home, fantastic location, please do not hesitate to call me for an appointment.

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Year End Bowling Awards Night held Another year closes for Biggar’s bowling leagues and was celebrated with an awards night for the Monday Night Mixed League held on May 24. The season was filled with many returning bowers but also some new great additions. There were so many amazing games this year competition was close.

It was a great season and will be starting up in September. New Members are always accepted. It’s a fun way to meet new people and be as competitive as you decide.

Men’s High Triple Trophy went to John Hammond with a 689.

Ladies High Average Trophy Ladies High Triple went to Cindy Watson with a Trophy went to Kay Men’s High Average Trophy 275.

Men’s High Single Trophy Munro with a 594. went to Jason Raschke with went to Glen Shockey with a 209. a 298.

Most Improved Bowler Trophy was received by New Bowler Scott Heimbecker with a + 15.

CLOSED Tournament of Champions trophy went to a new team this year Jennifer Heimbecker, Theresa Hoppe, Bard Domes and Kay Munro (missing).

July 1-23 Ladies High Single Trophy went to Nicole Otterson with a 235.

Biggar Independent

Amber Mirosovsky was the fast time winner of both jackpots this week, winning the $100 Philips cash.

(Submitted photo)

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Would Flames leave over arena dispute?

Calgary Flames want a new arena. Deep-pocketed interests in Seattle are prepared to build a brand new arena in the west coast city. Municipal officials in Calgary say they absolutely will not use taxpayers’ money to build a new arena for the Flames.

If you follow the money, and if everybody is telling the truth, there’s a good chance the National Hockey League’s presence in Calgary could be short-lived.

The Seattle Flames, anyone?

Big-mouth Brian Burke, the Flames’ president of operations, recently told a business gathering in Calgary that “We’re not going to make the threat to leave. We’ll just leave.”

Those words were hardly cooled off after being printed on the website of the Calgary Sun when Ken King, the calmer, more reasoned CEO and president of the

haven’t gone over too Flames, took a calmer well with those who conand more reasoned trol the city approach, of Calgary’s pouring purse strings. water on Calgary Burke’s mayor words by Naheed saying the Nenshi says team was citizens still comare overmitted whelmingly to workopposed to ing with public money the city being used towards for a new an arena arena. After solution. all, the NHL Imagine team is a being a fly on the Bruce Penton private, forprofit operawall when tion that King and doesn’t use its profits to Burke first got together build museums, parks, for a private chat after schools or public health Burke’s inflammatory facilities. On the other statement. hand, the existence of the The Flames’ current Flames brings millions home, the Scotiabank of dollars into Cowtown, Saddledome, is the oldespecially the downtown, est arena in the league, helping property-taxbut suggestions that taxpaying businesses thrive. payers would pay up to two-thirds of a new facil- The worst-case scenario is that the Flames depart ity costing in the neighfor Seattle, downtown bourhood of $1.8 billion

Penton on sports

What a drive . . . Cole Weekes shows great form for a young up and coming golfer.

On Monday nights, junior golfers took over the course and learned the skills of the game. It’s unclear what their favourite part was -- hitting the ball or driving grandpa’s golf cart. It is, however, a great way to develop future golfers. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

businesses wither up and die, causing a big dip in property tax revenue. That scenario also leaves Calgary as a minor-league city and an overwhelming No. 2, behind Edmonton, in the race for status glory in Alberta.

Try telling a Calgarian that the image battle of Alberta with hated Edmonton is over and they’ve lost. That’s why in the end, somehow, a way will be found to keep the Flames in Calgary.

• Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com, (Hampton, Va.), on the August fight between MMA star Conor McGregor and boxing great Floyd Mayweather: “Just as Ringling Bros. closes down, another circus arises to fill the summer doldrums.”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “Joanna Jedrzejczyk made her fifth successful UFC title defence.

‘Jedrzejczyk’ looks like something I ended up with last time I tried to work the New York Times crossword puzzle.”

• Dickson again: “This year’s College World Series will feature food trucks, fireworks and beer. I’m pretty sure we don’t even need the baseball at this point.”

• Comedy writer Jim Barach: “Spanish soccer star Ronaldo is being charged with tax evasion. Which shows that he may have intentions down the road to run for public office.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Kellogg’s has sued tennis pro Thanasi Kokkinakis to stop him using the handle Special K. Ranked 277th, Kokkinakis isn’t special — a flake maybe, but not special.”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “L.A. Dodger Yasiel Puig gave Cleveland fans two middle fingers. Puig now claims he was just trying to help them add the two RBIs he scored to their score sheet.”

• Kaseberg again: “Tiger Woods told police he was on Vicodin and Xanax during his DUI. And before that Tiger was on Senextra and Felascian but those were strippers, not pills.”

• Tonight Show’s Jimmy Fallon: “Kevin Durant says that Presi-

dent Obama sent him a text to congratulate him on winning his first championship this week.

Meanwhile, LeBron got a text that said ‘loser.’”

• Late night funnyman Conan O’Brien: “An 18-year-old field-goal kicker could be the first woman to play in the NFL. Scouts say she has the talent and desire.

All she needs now is the criminal record.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “With another NBA season coming to an end, commissioner Adam Silver gets to return to his other job: Holding the pitchfork in American Gothic.”

• Pro rassler Sheik Shabaz, to CBC Edmon-

ton, on the secret to his livelihood: “Crowd interaction. Without a crowd we would just be a bunch of guys fighting each other in our underwear.”

• Cam Hutchinson of the Saskatoon Express, on Saskatchewan Roughriders radio broadcasters having a clothing deal: “Why? They could be sitting in their undies for all we know.”

• Comedian Argus Hamilton, on the U.S. soccer team’s 1-1 draw in Mexico City: “There was one awkward moment at the end of the match: Mexico got a free kick, and the United States built a wall.”

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This perfect family property is located right across the street from the schools, park and recreational facilities.

Across the back alley is the public swimming pool.

Main floor includes kitchen, dining, living room, 2 bedrooms and main bath. Gorgeous kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, huge bathroom with grand jet tub are some of the notable unique features on this level.

Basement level houses recreational room, 3rd bedroom, 3 piece bath, laundry, utility and storage rooms. Outdoors one will find double detached garage (24x26), large deck (12x24), beautiful backyard with newly planted lawn and privacy fence. Recent upgrades to home include water heater, softener, laminate flooring, appliances, sinks in bathrooms, kitchen faucet, interior paint in living room, deck and fence new paint, and lawn grass.

Gorgeous home, fantastic location, please do not hesitate to call me for an appointment.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Jeena Achkar

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∆Biggar & Landis Insurance Services, 1-855-948-2204, Biggar/1-855-658-2044, Landis ∆Biggar Leisure Centre, (AVU), 306-948-2266 ∆Biggar Veterinary Clinic, 306-948-3642 ∆Kelly Block, M.P., Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek, www.kellyblockmp.ca ∆Buckberger, Baerg & Partners LLB, Chartered Professional Accountants, Biggar, 306-948-5133 ∆Busse Law Professional Corporation, 306-948-3346 ∆Campbell Accounting Services, 306-948-4430 ∆Cargill Limited -- Prairie Malt, 306-948-3500 ∆Carter’s Plumbing & Heating, 306-948-2624 ∆CIBC, Biggar, ‘Banking that fits your life’, 306-948-3200 ∆Crop Production Services, Hwy 4 Biggar, congratulations to Biggar grads, 306-948-1753 ∆de Moissac Jewellers, Denise, Ross and staff, 306-948-2452 ∆Designs by Ann, Ann Sapsford, 306-948-3666 ∆Doctors Vision Care, Optometrists & Optical, Biggar & Martinsville, from Dr. Kirk Ewen, Dr. Michelle Skoretz and staff, 1-855-651-3311 ∆Duperow Co-op, 306-948-2706 ∆E-Kay Enterprises Ltd., Biggar, 306-948-2544 ∆1st Ave. Collision Centre Inc., Jeff, Cindy and staff, 306-948-3356 ∆4-D Transport Ltd., 1-866-934-6675 ∆Great Plains College, You made it! congratulations! 306-948-3363

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Ashton Larochelle

Mackenzie Mair

Rayel Martin

Lara McCarty

Connor Newton

Bliss Peters

Clayton Pidwerbesky

Teagon Polsfut

Steven Redlich

Jaden Rensby

Maverick Rogers

Jesse Tavanetz

Brock Thomson

Preston Whiteford

Katelynn Zagoruy

∆Grondin Funeral Services, 306-948-2669 ∆Hannigans Restaurant, 306-948-3335 ∆Integra Tire, Chris and staff, 306-948-3376 ∆Jim Reiter, M.L.A., Rosetown-Elrose Constituency, 1-855-762-2233 ∆Kelly’s Kitchen, Kelly, Floyd and Kenzie, 306-948-5355 ∆Leslie’s Drugstore, PharmaChoice, Doreen and staff, 306-948-3397 ∆M & N Repair/FTB Parts, Biggar, congrats, 306-948-3996/306-948-1700 ∆Madge Roofing Inc., Biggar, 306-948-5453/306-717-2818 ∆Main Street Market (Super A Foods), Shirley and staff, congrats! to Preston Whiteford, 306-948-3337 ∆NAPA Auto Parts, Jack de Bussac and staff, 306-948-2700 ∆New U Fitness/Nutrition, Brett and the New U Fitness team, 306-948-2208 ∆North American Lumber, 306-948-2248 ∆One Stop Hardware/White Water Rush, 306-948-5626 ∆Pharmasave, 306-948-3315 ∆Perdue Agencies, 306-237-4373 ∆Perdue Massage & Acupunture Clinic, 306-321-4991 ∆Parrish & Heimbecker, Hanover Junction, congrats! from our staff, 306-948-1990 ∆Phillips Electric, Dave and staff, 306-221-6888 or 306-948-5393 ∆Photos by Jocelyn, 306-948-2814 ∆Pizzeria Adria, Ray and staff, congrats graduates, 306-948-4800 ∆Quick Stop Convenience Store & FasGas, congratulations from Sharon, Tracy and staff, 306-948-5494 ∆Rack Petroleum Ltd., Hwy 4 and 14, Biggar, 306-948-1800

∆Randy Weekes, M.L.A., Biggar-Sask Valley Constituency, www.randyweekes.ca, 306-948-4880 ∆Re/Max Saskatoon-Biggar, Duane Neufeldt, 306-948-8055 ∆Shop Easy Foods, “Committed to the Community”, Greg, Naomi and staff, good luck Clayton and all graduates, 306-948-5144 ∆SoldbyCari, Cari Perih, 306-948-7995, carip@remax.net ∆Spyder Autobody, Fred, Patsy, Curtis, 306-948-2044 ∆The Biggar Independent, Congrats from Daryl, Peggy, Kevin, Urla , Ana, 306-948-3344 ∆Thuro-Janitorial/Diamond Gym, Cliff and Laurie, 306-948-5600 ∆TND Plumbing Heating Electrical, Biggar, 306-948-3389 ∆T-ROY’S Trucking Ltd., Perdue, 306-237-7671 ∆Western Sales (1986) Ltd., Hwy 14 and 4, 306-948-3909 ∆Westwinds Motor Hotel/Cold Beer & Liquor Store, 306-948-3301 /Homestead Restaurant, 306-948-5656, ‘Experience the Difference’. ∆Viterra, Biggar, 306-948-2643 ∆YH Truck, Ag & Auto, Hwy 14, Biggar, 306-948-2109

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The staffs of the Biggar and District Credit Union and Biggar and Landis Insurance Services made a donation of $330 to The Force of the Youth through a program called “Casual for a Cause.� Biggar’s youth group was the cause for April’s donations.

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Bailey Seidl convocated with distinction from the University of Saskatchewan on Thursday, June 8, 2017 receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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Lord Asquith School News We also have some new staffing announcements, some being a little bit sweet. After many years in education as an excellent classroom teacher and coach, Mr. Kirk Holmes has decided to retire - Congratulations!

You will be missed, but your retirement is well earned! Fingers crossed he will still come back and sub for us!

Our EA staff has been reduced by around 40 per cent going into next year, which means Mrs. Marian Summach will be leaving LAS to take on an EA position in Warman/Martensville, Mrs. Faith Ablass will have her EA time transferred to Eagle Creek Colony, Mrs. Kim Shrimpton will have 0.4 of her EA time transferred to Eagle Creek Colony and Mrs. Tammy Nicholls will be leaving us. These four amazing ladies have been such an essential part of our school, we will most certainly miss them next year.

We will also have a few new faces at school next year - Ms. Kayla DeCorby, currently covering Ms. Bachmeier’s maternity leave, will now be teaching Grade 1-2 with Mrs. Robinson and Middle Years. We have also hired Mr. Mitch Sepke, who has been teaching in Perdue, to cover Ms. Bachmeier’s maternity leave next year. Welcome Mr. Sepke and Ms. DeCorby!

I hope that everyone

has a relaxing summer filled with family time, memories and laughter!

See you in September 2017!

Congratulations to our graduating students: Austin Arthurs, JW Badger, Aidan Berg, Alexi Bueckert, Brenna Champagne, Jasmin Champagne, Emma Fleischfresser, Benjamin Goetz, Cierra Hood, Jordan Jarvie, Nadia Jobs, Jan Kielstra, Dylan Kraft, Austin Lennox, Nicholaus Martin, Shauna Millard, Erica Quittenbaum, Nicholas Roussel, Gavin Russell, Cami Schettler, Cole Shrimpton, Daniel Van Meesen, and Dayne Whelan.

Awards Night Athletic Awards Jr. Girls Volleyball: MVP, Brookelyn Grasby; Hustle and Desire, Jillian Totter; Most Improved, Taya Crooks.

Jr. Girls Volleyball - Grade 8: MVP, Maddyn Kereluk; Hustle and Desire, Crystal Lennox; Most Improved, Sierra Juell.

Jr. Boys Volleyball: MVP, Zaden Taylor; Hustle and Desire, Morgan Claypool; Rookie of the Year, Easton Rice.

Sr. Girls Volleyball: MVP, Nadia Jobs; Hustle and Desire, Kennedy Woodside; Most Improved, Jaeda Champaign; Rookie of the Year,

Stephanie Quittenbaum.

Sr. Boys Volleyball: MVP, Dylan Kraft; Hustle and Desire, Chase Lennox; Most Improved, Peter Fleischfresser.

Jr. Girls Basketball: MVP, Crystal Lennox; Hustle and Desire, Brookelyn Grasby; Rookie of the Year, Shyanne Magnus; Most Improved, Julie Grinde.

Jr. Boys Basketball: MVP, Chase Lennox; Hustle and Desire, Justin Grasby, Jayden Dooley; Most Improved, Brandon Picketts; Rookie of the Year, Morgan Claypool.

St. Girls Basketball: MVP, Erica Quittenbaum, Stephanie Quittenbaum; Rookie of the Year, Samara Zarubiak; Most Improved, Jaeda

Champagne.

Sr. Boys Basketball: MVP, Quinton Swiatkowski; Hustle and Desire, Jan Kielstra; Most Improved, Johnny Maskwa-Renfrow.

Track and Field: Bantam Girls, Brookelyn Grasby; Bantam Boys, Ethan Pederson; Midget Girls, Maddyn Kereluk; Midget Boys, Brandon Picketts; Jr. Girls, Mirjam Kielstra, Morgan Jarvie; Jr. Boys, Clint Desjarlais; Sr. Girls, Nadia Jobs, Erica Quittenbaum; Sr. Boys, Ben Ablass.

Jr. Badminton: Hustle and Desire, Chase Lennox, Zaden Taylor.

Tea time . . . Sixty-four guests signed the guest book and enjoyed a cup of tea at the Long Term Care Facility.

The bi-annual fundraiser is always a big hit as were the delicious desserts. Some of the lucky ones took home gifts and money prizes. (Submitted photo)

Honor Roll Grade Ten Distinction: Matthew Stroeder.

Great Distinction: Jaeda Champagne, Madison Ganchar, Nathan Goetz, Austin Irvine, Morgan Jarvie, Johnny Maskwa-Renfrow, Stephanie Quittenbaum, Carter Woodside, Kennedy Woodside.

Grade Eleven Distinction: Matthew Fleischfresser, Alivia Shule.

Great Distinction: Benjamin Ablass, David Hordenko, Mirjam Kielstra, Errin Rousell.

Grade Twelve Distinction: Alexi Bueckert, Jasmin Champagne, Emma Fleischfresser, Benjamin Goetz, Jan Kielstra, Shauna Millard, Nicholas Rousell.

Great Distinction: Brenna Champagne, Dreyden Dansereau, Cierra Hood, Nadia Jobs, Erica Quittenbaum, Cami Schettler, Cole Shrimpton.

Participation Awards Students that have taken part in three or more extracurricular activities throughout the school year.

Grade 6: Aella Boldis, Mark Fleischfresser, Aden James, Easton Rice, Nathan Rush, Zaden Taylor.

Grade 7: Morgan Claypool, Jordana Ephrem, Jesse Ganchar, Brookelyn Grasby, Julie Grinde, Tia James, Shyanne Magnus, Eric Woodley.

Grade 8: Bailey Berglund, Jayden Dooley, Samuel Goetz, Ayrica Hahn, Brandon Werner, Justin Wilson.

Grade 9: Tanis Hiebert, Sierra Juell, Chase Lennox, Crystal Lennox, Brianna Wojtowicz.

Grade 10: Jaeda Champagne, Peter Fleis-

chfresser, Morgan Jarvie, Stephanie Quittenbaum, Kennedy Woodside.

Grade 11: Benjamin Ablass, David Hordenko, Mirjam Kielstra, Sheena Poochay, Alivia Shule, Shen Yi Yang.

Grade 12: Brenna Champagne, Jordan Jarvie, Nadia Jobs, Erica Quittenbaum, Cole Shrimpton, Dayne Whelan.

Drama: Jordana Ephrem.

Jr. Band Most Outstanding: Aella Boldis, Easton Rice, Jack Donegan, Julie Grinde.

Sr. Band Most Outstanding: Shen Yi Yang.

Anne Cumming Volunteer Award: A student who volunteer in the school and community, Nadia Jobs.

SCC Award of Merit: Recommended by Middle Years Teachers, most improved over last year or two, determination, nice person, Chase Lennox.

Highest Academic Average: Grade 10, Kennedy Woodside; Grade 11, Benn Ablass.

Math 30 Work Place and Apprenticeship: Brenna Champagne.

Math 30 Foundations: Shauna Millard.

Math 30 Pre-Calculus: Cole Shrimpton.

Humanities: Average of English A30/B30 and History 30, Cole Shrimpton.

Science: Average of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 and Physics 30, Cole Shrimpton.

Home Economics: Cierra Hood.

Industrial Arts: Dayne Whelan.

Grade 12 SLC General Proficiency: Grade 12 student, Proficiency over the last three years in all activities, Dayne Whelan.

Lord Asquith Cup: Highest Academic Average Grades 10-12, Cole Shrimpton.

THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Are you looking for highly rewarding part-time work?

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

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

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Experienced and qualified Town Foreman required i m m e d i a t e l y.

Competitive salary and benefits. Also required: temporary maintenance worker for a term position. Contact: Town of Nokomis, Box 189, Nokomis, SK. S0G 3R0. Fax: 306-528-2024.

Email: ownofnokomis@sasktel. net

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NOW HIRING Agriculture Manager -- Duperow Co-op Duperow Co-op is a farm supply located in the farming community. It is well supported by community farmers and has been a profitable Co-op, returning savings to its members.

The Agriculture Manager is responsible for marketing seed and crop protection products to new and existing customers. Duties will include providing agronomic advice, managing product inventories; ensuring proper handling and storage of crop inputs products; and managing financial aspects for crop inputs within the retail, ag equipment sales and other duties.

The successful candidate will possess strong organization, controlling and interpersonal skills, with a customer focus. Strong technical competency requiring an Ag based degree, CCA status, or diploma or equivalent of two years of experience. Preference will be given to Ag Inputs sales experience and good knowledge of Ag chemical and equipment. Computer skills are required.

Duperow Co-op offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and excellent opportunities for advancement.

Please apply online at https://www.coopconnection.ca or submit a detailed résumé to: Ted Craig, Manager Duperow Co-operative Association Ltd. Address: Box 8, Duperow, SK, S0K 1L0 Email: duperowco-op@sasktel.net Phone: 306-948-2706 Fax: 306-948-2707

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division to haul RV’s throughout N. America and semi O/O to haul RV’s and general freight.

Group benefits and discounted fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record.

1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com

COOK WANTED for 10-20 man road construction camp (current location Humboldt area); some cleaning required.

Accommodations provided.

Must have valid driver’s license; safe food handling ticket; and experience in a similar environment.

Send resume and two work references to: Bryden Construction Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

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Ronald “Gordon” Mair

Please join us in celebrating

November 9, 1944 - June 17, 2017 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Gordon Mair of Biggar, Sask.

Gordon is survived by his wife of 51 years, Janet; c h i l d re n , R o b e r t a (Brent) Wilmott, Carla (Brad) May, George (Brandi) Mair; grandchildren, Jackson and Mason MacDonald, Seth Wilmott, Carter (Jenae), Gordie and Kathleen May; McKenna, Stratton, Carson and Georgia Mair; sisters, Gayle Prell; Georgina (David) Clements; and Shena (Dennis) Donahue. He was predeceased by his mother, Evalyne Mair, and father, Ronald Mair, brother-in-law William Prell.

Gordon attended school at Tweedyside then Biggar Composite High.

He farmed with his father until 1974 then on his own until his son George began to farm with him. Gordon and Janet were married in Biggar in 1965 and raised their three children on the farm.

In 1979, they met their Vietnamese family through participation in a joint church sponsorship. The Nguyens have continued to be an important part of his family life.

Gordon and Janet loved travelling and visited several countries throughout the world. In later years he enjoyed time at Jackfish Lake where he liked to fish and golf. His greatest treasures were his grandchildren. He loved nothing more than spending time with each of them, he especially loved when they were all gathered together.

Gordon was a member of St Paul’s Anglican Church in Biggar; Past Master of Biggar Masonic Lodge #100 AF&AM; Past Patron of Acacia Chapter #3 Order of the Eastern Star; and Past President of Goose Lake Shrine Club.

Funeral services will be held on FRIDAY JUNE 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Biggar Community Hall, 1st Ave East, Biggar, Sask. with Rev. Jessica Latshaw officiating.

Donations may be made in Gordon’s memory to Shriiners Hospital for Crippled Children, c/o Wa Wa Shriners Patient Transportation Fund, Wa Wa Shrine Centre, 2065 Hamilton St., Regina, SK, S4P 2E1.

Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”, 306948-2669, www.grondinfuneralservice. com gfsc1

CARDS OF THANKS The residents and Activity Department of Biggar Health Centre would like to thank everyone for helping and coming out to our Spring Tea and Bake Sale. It was a big success because of everyone that supported us.

25c1

Bob and Phyllis Mason's

70th

70th Wedding Anniversay

Come and Go Tea on SATURDAY, JUNE 24 from 2- 4 p.m. in Biggar & District Health Centre Activity Room, Biggar, Sask.

No gifts and cards please

Please join us for a Come and Go Tea, TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in honouring Barb de Haan, for her many years of service and dedication to the college, at Great Plains College, 701 Dominion St., Biggar.

You are invited to a

95

th

“COME AND GO TEA” in honour of

Eileen Pravda’s 95th Birthday

on Saturday, July 8, 2 - 4 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons.

No gifts please. Everyone welcome!

Coming TUESDAYS… FARMERS MARKET Biggar Legion Hall, 118 Main St., 3 - 5 pm. Coffee 50¢.

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AUCTIONS Auction for First Street NW B & B, WEDNESDAY JUNE 28, 2017, 7pm, 134 1st NW, Wadena Sask.. Complete turn key B&B. Large, Mature Corner Lot, Two Storey House, Owner-Bev at 306-338-9870. Subject to sellers approval, 10 percent non-refundable deposit, Auctioneer-Robert 306-7957387. Details at www.doublRauctions. net. PL#334142 BLUEWATER COMPRESSOR SERVICES Ltd. #9 - 4 Erickson Drive, Sylvan Lake, Alberta. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 10 a.m. NG & LPG Oilfield Compressor Repair Business - Services trucks, shop & specialty tools, skidded compressor packages, engines, new & reman. Inventory, Gen-Sets, etc.; www. montgomeryauctions.com. 1-800-3716963.

THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017

NOTICES

ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

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Biggar Museum & Gallery, now accepting book donations for their annual Used Book Sale. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m.-12:00, 1 - 5 p.m.

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

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FOR SALE‌ small mig welder; 3500 lb. winch; three rifles; two shot guns. Phone after 6:00 weekdays, 306-948-2392 25p3 PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 15

FOR SALE

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Pally’s Saskatoon (306) 244-4469.

BOND SEA CONTAINERS

STEEL BUILDING SALE ...�MEGA MADNESS SALE!�

20X23 $5,780.

25X25 $6,312.

30X31 $8,175.

33X35 $9,407.

One End Wall Included. Check Out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-2127036

BEST TRAILER DEALS! ° 16’ Tandem Trailer $2650 ° 14’ SA ATV - $1270 ° 14’ 14K Dump - $9600 ° 20’ HD 14K Equip Hauler - $4950

The Tractor Co. Osler, Sk 306-239-2262 www.tractorco.ca

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PL# 331787

REAL ESTATE STAGE COACH INN & Strip Mall - Duchess, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, July 20 in Lethbridge. 16 room hotel, separate reception & managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence and 4 Bay Commercial Strip Mall.

Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction. com/rea estate.

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

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

GMC...

Ford...

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

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SEED & FEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED

For Saleâ&#x20AC;Ś 205 - 7th Ave. West, NO FEES OR $335,000â&#x20AC;Ś COMMISSIONS! bungalow with attached 2-car PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE garage, approx.

BLOCKS OF LAND. 1700 sq. ft., 3 PREMIUM PRICES bedrooms, 2 PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. baths, sun room, GREAT References Available lots of extras. For appointment, call A TOTAL OF 306-948-5140 590 QUARTER or cell 306-948SECTIONS SOLD 9157.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017

16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

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For more information call: Karen/Kevin 306-948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. Biggar

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SERVICES

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

FULL SERVICE ROOFING. GREAT RATES! RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL. 50 YEARS IN SASK. SHINGLE - TORCH ON - CANSEAL PROTECTIVE COATINGS SEALS, PROTECTS & RESTORES METAL ROOFS- REPAIRS.

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Sunday School will resume in September

Thursday, July 27,

Sunday Worship Service â&#x20AC;˘ 11 a.m.

NO Services for month of July, services resume Sunday, August 6 with Rev. Sharon Ferguson-Hood as guest minister.

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ST. GABRIEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 109 - 7th Ave. W, Biggar Father Michel Bedard Parish Phone: 306-948-3330

MASS TIME: Sunday â&#x20AC;˘ 11 a.m.

Landis, Sask.

done while you wait.

DEADLINE for news, ad copy and classifieds will be Monday, July 24.

BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH 907 Quebec St./corner Turnbull Ave., Biggar

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH

Photocopying

CLOSEDâ&#x20AC;Ś July 1 - 23 There will be a paper published on

Sunday School during service

COLOUR and BLACK & WHITE

will be

Sunday Worship â&#x20AC;˘ 10:50 a.m.

Pastor Doug Motz, Church ofÂżce phone, 306-948-3424

CUSTOM METAL SHOP FABRICATION &

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THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017

ROOFING

ELECTRICAL

HEALTH/WELLNESS

MADGE ROOFING INC.

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES

WESTWIND ELECTRIC LTD.

Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring

Licenced, Insured & Bonded Over 15 years experience

Perdue, Sask.

Peter Hofmeister Journeyman Electrician

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291

Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

Cell 1-306-753-9807 • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM

306-480-6822

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Co-Ed Fitness Centre PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss 30-minute Circuit Personal Training Fitness Classes

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BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask.

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

306-948-3408

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306-948-3389 Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

LEGAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

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Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

Criminal Law Commercial Law Family Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, Jason Peszko Lisa Watson Nicole Hataley

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302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

is a full service law office that practices…

Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204

201B - 2nd Ave. West

223 Main Street Biggar

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Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

(New Horizons Bldg) Biggar

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CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

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Friday, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

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HEAVY TRUCK Repair AUTO Repair TIRES Repair BOATS & RVs RVs FULL MOBILE MECHANICAL & TIRES SGI Safety INSPECTION

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HAULING

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FOR RENT BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

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COURIER

306.237.7671 TROY MAY, owner/operator Fax: 306-237-TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outĂ&#x20AC;ts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

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â&#x20AC;˘ Cattle hauling with 21 ft. gooseneck trailer â&#x20AC;˘ round and large square bale hauling with step-deck or highboy semi-trailers â&#x20AC;˘ also buying and selling straw and forage â&#x20AC;˘ also machinery hauling Home â&#x20AC;˘ 306-948-2037 Alex â&#x20AC;˘ 306-948-7291 Dan â&#x20AC;˘ 306-948-7843 Biggar, Sask.

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SEED CLEANING McNULTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

Phone: 306-948-5678

WYLIE SEED & PROCESSING INC. Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

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

Custom Grain and Fertilizer Hauling Darren Diehl

306-262-5980 Biggar

306- 948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394

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

Open: Mon.-Fri.

for ads, classisifeds and news MONDAY - 5 P.M.

216 Main St., Biggar

306-

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Hwy 14 East, Biggar

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703 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar (just off Truck Route)

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

Sat. â&#x20AC;˘ 8 a.m. - Noon.

Dr. Kirk Ewen Dr. Michelle Skoretz Doctors of Optometry PHOTOGRAPHY

Danny Vogelsang

306-222-6081 Landscaping, Snow Removal, Topsoil, Clay, Gravel, Sand Bobcats, Excavator, Gravel Truck Serving Perdue and area for the past 10 years

Biggar, Sask.

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Portraits, Family, Biggar Professional Building, Weddings & Sports 223 Main St., Biggar

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227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

DEADLINE

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LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer; High Speed Internet Dealer

Dave Molberg

306-948-5699

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your complete decal and signage shopâ&#x20AC;?

Custom Embroidery

SaskTel Mobility and Farm & Acreage Salesperson (306) 948-4478 dave.molberg@hammondrealty.ca HammondRealty.ca

â&#x20AC;˘ Wood, metal, plastic signs â&#x20AC;˘ Vehicle & window graphics â&#x20AC;˘ Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs

Phoneâ&#x20AC;Ś

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

119 Main Street, Biggar

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or

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49.99/case

@ The Independent 122 Main St., Biggar

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017

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