Webpaper 26

Vol. 108 No. 26

THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2017

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I’ve graduated . . . Dryden Harrabek was pretty excited to receive his Kindergarten certificate from Mrs. Fick at the BCS Kindergarten graduation on June 22. All of the Kindergarten grads are excited to be moving into Grade 1 and attending school full time next September. There were some pretty proud parents and family members that day. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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St. Gabriel School held their annual Track and Field Day, June 23 at the Recreation Complex. It was a good day for competition, with kids hitting the field of play, participating in jumping, throwing and running events. Even though it was simply a day for fun as school winds down for the year, kids put out a maximum effort.

(Independent Photos by Daryl Hasein)

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Biggar Council Minute highlights Minutes of the regular meeting of Biggar town council held on Tuesday, June 6 at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Roll call: Mayor Ray Sadler; councillors McCallum, McNicholls, Sherbino, Young, Young, and administrative staff.

Agenda was approved.

Minutes of the regular meeting of May 16 were accepted as presented.

Owner of Lot 3 Block 19 Plan D4770 attended council meeting to voice his concerns over the order to remedy.

Bylaw No. 17-790 being a bylaw establishing Recreational Vehicle Regulation was introduced and given three readings. It was read a third time and adopted.

Minutes of the May 23 committee meeting of the whole of council were accepted as presented.

Minutes of the May 30 special projects meeting were accepted as presented.

Reports: Fire Chief, Recreation Director, Town Foreman.

Minutes of the May 15, regular meeting of Biggar and District Recreation Board were accepted as presented and the recommendations were approved by council.

General accounts paid in the amount of $232,355.45 and general accounts payable in the amount of $156,896.41 were approved.

Correspondence: Government Relations, PTIC/CWWF timeline; Flaman Investigations, bylaw reports; Aon Reed Stenhouse, SGI claim rejection letter; Public Health, plan approval; Water Security Agency, inspection reports; SUMA, legal update; Board of Revision, hearing date; Great Plains College, golf tournament.

Request from Biggar Minor Ball to waive the weekend diamond rental fee was approved and the town will donate $1,000 to Biggar Minor Ball for the Under 14 Female Provincial Championship on July 14-16.

Biggar Masonic Lodge was granted 50 per cent of their 2017 municipal taxes cancelled in the amount of $924.91 on Lot 13 Block 27 Plan D4770 in the amount of $25,208.68.

In accordance with the agreement with CPP Developments, 100 per cent of their 2017 municipal taxes shall be cancelled on Lot 42 Block

102 Plan 102120006 in the amount of $25,208.68.

Request from Biggar and District Theatre Project to have their 2017 municipal taxes cancelled in the amount of $3,684.36 on Lots 1-4 Block 26 Plan D4770 was approved.

Request from Biggar and District Daycare Project to have their 2017 municipal taxes cancelled in the amount of $3,551.23 on Lots 18-19 Block 26 Plan D4770 was approved.

The town will cancel the public school taxes in the amount of $9.88 and the separate school taxes in the amount of $1.74 on the property owned

by TransGas on Parcel C Plan 102230378, Ptn NW 5-36-14-W3rd as the parcel is not taxable.

That as Scott and Karla O’Brian have met the requirements in the town’s new residential incentive guideline policy a $3,000 tax concession for the new residential dwelling

located at Lot 6 Block 68 Plan 102029880 was approved.

Building permit issued to Glen Joki.

Request from North Main Development to have the back alley behind the carwash to 8th Ave. East paved at the town’s expense be denied.

Request from Karen Itterman regarding the use of engine retarder brakes within town limits be forwarded to RCMP for review.

Request from Dave Burton for a property tax exemption for the vacant lots he has purchased from the town until such date that the property is sold be denied.

Request from CUPE to have public works employees observe the Canada Day Statutory Holiday on Friday, June 30 and have the office employees observe on Monday, July 3 be denied.

Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

New doctors practising in Heartland Health Region New family doctors are now practising in Biggar and Kindersley, thanks to the most recent results of the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program.

Dr. John Khella (Biggar), Dr. Sudarshan Das, Dr. Samir Dawood, and Dr. Surekha Pandipati (Kindersley) are among 14 International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who have completed the most recent assessment and are starting practice in communities around the province.

In addition to those physicians who just completed their assessment,

Dr. John Kheller is now accepting patients. a further 14 IMGs are doing their field assessments. If successful, these family physicians will begin practising across the province this fall.

Future of Argo Bush at stake

Before and after improvements (Submitted Photos) For the past 10 years we have volunteered hundreds of hours to maintain the Argo Bush Recreation Area. We cut the grass on the trails and around the chalet, fill the woodbox, et cetera. We have spent thousands of dollars out of our own pockets (we try to keep our personal budget yearly to $300) to pay for gas for the mowers and chainsaws, even to buy wiener sticks and axes because people steal or burn the ones left there.

We recently drove to Medicine Hat to pick up new benches and a firepit for which we paid for our own gas and each took a day off work without pay. We clean up the mess after parties.

We wonder who is going to look after Argo when we decide to give it up in the next couple of years. We hope there are people out there who love Argo and will step up to help. We check the donation box each visit, it is a surprise to find a toonie. We operate on a very tight budget. We get a Saskatchewan Lotteries grant and there are a few local businesses that make donations to help with some of the expenses like fuel and equipment maintenance.

We enlist our friends and family to help us clear trees off the trails

RCMP investigate break and enter Biggar RCMP are investigating a break and enter to a residential property on the 200 block of 6th Ave. West in Biggar.

Investigation revealed several items were taken.

Items included a table saw, a brand new stainless steel dishwasher, a granite double sink and

new light fixtures.

The suspects would have been at the property for a long period of time. It’s believed the offence took place sometime overnight between June 18 and June 20.

Police are asking for the public to assist in

keeping a look out for any of the above items being listed for sale on buy and sell sites of Kijiji. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Biggar Detachment or Crime Stoppers.

The investigation is ongoing and police are following up on leads.

and fill the woodbox, and recently to install the new benches and firepit.

There seems to be a misconception that these are only cross country ski trails, when in fact they are used more often for activities other than skiing.

Garth Massie has spent many hours cutting the ski trails and we thank him for his help. We also get help from Donna

Robillard and Murray Sunderland with painting signs and putting up bird houses.

If anyone is interested we do need bird houses or arrow signs made to mark the trails.

If you use Argo to walk, ski, hunt, picnic, we would gratefully accept donations which can be made at the Biggar Credit Union. Is anybody interested in helping us or taking over? We hope that Argo continues to be a place all families can enjoy in the future.

Sincerely, Blair and Monica Slowski

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THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2017

Tax escalators are wrong The devil is in the details -- as is said. Such is the case with the recent federal budget.

Most taxpayers were relieved to find that Trudeau’s Liberal government did not raise income taxes or business taxes. And, for the most part, it was reported as being a gentle budget.

But, that doesn’t mean taxpayers did not see any increases. As the Canadian Taxpayers Federation points out there are some small increases and one little “troubling” provision that taxpayers should take note.

There were some small increases on alcohol, spirits and wine. It will amount to about five cents for 24 cans of beer. Nothing overly concerning.

But . . . and, according to the federal director of the Federation, this ia big but.

An escalating tax.

What this means is that taxes on booze will rise every year depending on inflation. It is automatic.

The problem with introducing an escalating tax is that it could be applied to other areas. One being income tax. That means the feds could raise taxes without even making the request in Parliament or even more important, taking it to the people and informing them about such a hike.

The Liberals would not have to be accountable and explain themselves to Canadians why they need more money or how they are even going to spend it.

It’s time for the voters to take back control.

P.H.

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They MUST be signed, approximately 300 words in length and are subject to editing.

Mobilizing for Canada’s energy future: the devil is in the details

by Daniel F. Muzyka, President and Chief Executive Officer and Douglas Ruth, FCAE, President, The Canadian Academy of Engineering In recent years, we have experienced a growing international consensus on the need to create a low-carbon future in order to mitigate major climatic changes that will impact economies and societies worldwide. While some remain skeptical, 195 governments came together and committed to a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Although there are conflicting interpretations of what would be required, a widely used measure is an 80-per-cent reduction from 1990 levels by 2050.

The Canadian Academy of Engineering and The Conference Board of Canada came together to ask the following questions that arose from the Trottier Energy Futures Project, including: • What are the implications for the economy of achieving those objectives?

• What does it mean for Canada and Canadians?

• After several years of analysis, we now have initial answers to these and other questions, which we shared at a recent conference on reshaping energy.

Is it technically feasible to reduce

GHG emissions by 80 per cent? The short answer is “almost.” The Trottier Project developed a number of technical scenarios, and the closest it could get to was a 70-per-cent reduction. However, this belies the scale of the undertaking. If we are to achieve meaningful success (something that has largely evaded earlier climate change-related objectives), we need to move quickly from a discussion of aspirational goals to a general understanding of the economic and social implications, and the consensus, action and investment required.

The realities of the move to a lowcarbon economy became apparent in our latest analysis.

First, achieving even half of the proposed objectives will require a transformation in how we live, build, travel and do business. Lifestyle expectations must and will change. The evolution to a true low-carbon economy and society is not a 30-year transition, but a 50-to-100-year transformation.

Along the way, there will be winners and losers , and all of us will be involved—voluntarily or otherwise.

The second observation we make from our work is that small increments in carbon taxes have a limited impact on CO2 emissions. A carbon tax will have little overall impact on

is an essential feature of any solution.

To undertake these new energy projects, we also have to foster unprecedented political agreement and administrative alignment. Indigenous rights, individual beliefs and causes and regional differences need to be respected and recognized. Achieving our goals will be severely impeded if these issues result in protracted legal battles and regulatory reviews.

Finally, Canada cannot proceed in isolation. We need to take account of developments outside our borders in order to maintain our competitiveness. While taking advantage of our natural resources, we need to be flexible and attentive enough to build on developments in other countries.

Although global companies and larger national players will have a bigger impact on the cost and development of new energy technologies and approaches, 35 million Canadians can make a difference.

We need to move from ideals and aspirations to a sober discussion of pathways and hard choices if we are to achieve our low-carbon goals. History has shown that strong proponents need the conversation if they are to avoid disillusionment in the broader population.

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economic growth, provided governments recycle the increased revenue wisely. Our analysis shows that if the price of carbon is the only tool used, it would need to rise well above the levels of what governments are currently implementing to drive the economy to meet the objectives.

This leads us to our third observation. Achieving the goals will require a major, thoughtful rebuilding of our energy, industrial and transportation systems, as well as the built urban environment. It will take time and will require major new research and capital investment—in the order of $2-trillion to $3-trillion between now and 2050, or equal to 30 per cent to 50 per cent of annual non-residential business capital investment in Canada. Despite the positive economic effects, this level of low-carbon investment will crowd out other priorities and reshape options for growth and development.

Fourth, successful implementation will require massive electrification and the full and appropriate use of all available clean-energy technologies and policy tools. There must also be the sober recognition that existing technologies generally evolve at a predictable pace. An east-west power grid

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THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2017

The Maple Leaf is recognized everywhere Canada Day. 150 years as a country in 2017. As Canadians we celebrate many traditions. We have our own “quirks” and our own way of showing our national pride.

Every country has a flag with a national symbol. Canada has a maple leaf and it is the only country to sport one on its flag. It is a well recognized symbol, both at home and abroad.

Here are some facts about Canada’s maple leaf.

There are 11 points on the flag.

The flag is twice as long as it is wide. The white square with the maple leaf make up half the surface which is equal to the combined area of the two red bars.

Red and white were proclaimed as Canada’s

official colours by King the first Canadian astroGeorge V in 1921 in the naut on the NASA space proclamation of the shuttle Challenger.

Royal Arms It is a speof Canada. cial honour to Accordbe chosen as ing to flag flag bearer for experts major sporting (vexilloloevents, particugists), the larly The OlymCanadian pics. flag is one of When the world’s Canada’s Cenmost beautitennial (1967) ful based on Neighbourly was nearing, the design an all party News and use of Parliamentary Peggy Hasein Committee, was colour.

Canastruck to agree dian mountaineer Laurie on a flag design.

Skreslet took the flag In the end two designs with him to Mount Evermade the cut: one was est in 1982. So, the flag is a flag with three joined atop the highest point in maple leaves in between the world. a blue border submitted It is also out of this

by Alan Beddoe, a retired world. In 1984 the flag naval captain and adviser was launched into space to the Royal Canadian on the flight along with Navy. The other is the

single maple leaf between a red border, which was presented by John Matheson, Member of Parliament from Ontario.

Dr. George Stanley, Dean of Arts as the Royal Military College was the creator of the latter design and was based on the Commandant’s flag at Kingston College.

In the end the single maple leaf was chosen and the design was approved.

The national flag was approved by a resolution of the House of Commons on December 15, 1964 and by the Senate on December 17, 1964. It was on February 15, 1965 that the official proclamation was given by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in a ceremony on Parliament Hill.

Thus, Flag Day in

Canada is celebrated in February.

There were many speeches that day, but perhaps the most memorable quote came from Hon. Maurice Bourget, Speaker of the Senate. He said, “The flag is the symbol of the nation’s unity,

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Biggar Lodge News Hello, Hope all is well. This week at Biggar Health Centre we started with Monday morning exercises. Then in the afternoon we played scatergories.

Tuesday morning was current events. Then at 2:30 we played Antique Road Show. I showed the residents different items throughout the years and they guessed what it

was. Some got to try the items out - like old camera. At the end, I read a little bit about the Girl Guides history from the States. Their cookies are celebrating 100 years this year. At 6:30 we had our monthly evening bingo.

Wednesday morning was golf. In the afternoon the residents played a new game called football.

Thursday was our usual

day for Bible Study, exercises and bingo. Our resident won five times! She sure was lucky.

Friday morning was PALs Bible Study. Then at 12:00 we had Barbecue Club down Prairie Scape.

Horse racing at 2:30.

Saturday morning was Home Sweet Home Bingo.

Then in the afternoon we had a special event. Bob

and Phyllis Mason had their 70th Anniversary party. Over 100 guests attended from the Lodge and local communities.

Sunday morning was one to one time. The Associated Gospel Church was here for worship this week. Have a safe long weekend everyone and talk to you later on.

Have a great day.

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Honours bestowed on local Eastern Star members

On June 20 at the Official Visit of Acacia Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star, the Worthy Grand Matron Colleen Hozack, left, presented Vivian Shipanoff, centre, with a two-year commission as Grand Representation of Utah in Saskatchewan. Also pictured is Worthy Matron Debbie Robinson, Worthy Grand Patron Bruce Farrer, right and Worthy Patron Eric Rann.

Also honoured by Worthy Grand Matron Colleen Hozack was Yvonne Nickel (left), who was presented with her 50-year membership pin and certificate in the Order of the Eastern Star. Yvonne had joined Queen Esther Chapter #31 in Unity, served as their Worthy Matron, and amalgamated with Acacia Chapter last October.

Several members of the Grand family of the Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan were in attendance for the afternoon meeting and banquet. Our altar was draped in memory of Lucy McHarg and Gordon Mair and donations made. Town & Country Fair Bake Sale was reported as a huge success with proceeds to our many charities…

Guide Dogs, Heart, Cancer, KidSport, Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Peace Gardens. Sylvia Thomson was acknowledged for her 40 years in Star to the day, and Si Campbell for being Unity’s Citizen of the Year. The offices of chaplain and organist were recognized by Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron. Seated, left to right, Colleen Hozack, Debbie Robinson, Eric Rann and Bruce Farrer; back row, Phyllis Byers, Gwen Swift, Cheryl Rann, Irene Thiessen-Campbell, Sue Butz, Cathy Farrer, Gordon Yarde.

Officers of Acacia Chapter attending were… front row, left to right, Worthy Grand Matron Colleen Hozack, Worthy Matron Debbie Robinson, Worthy Patron Eric Rann, Worthy Grand Patron Bruce Farrer; second row, Irene Thiessen-Campbell, Lariane Wood, Cheryl Rann, Jim Reid, Linda White, Sylvia Thompson, Marion Kelly, Nancy Pike, Bev Otsuka; back row, Robin Isabelle, Don Tokaryk, Elizabeth McMahon, Carol Fowke-Burns, Si Campbell, Urla Tyler. (Submitted Photos)

Looking Back (Washboards) Like much of the stuff that I write about in this free country of ours, even the ugliest person can enter a beauty contest, eh?

We have no idea what the first washboards looked like. But if Y.T. had been around in those days, he would have gone down to the nearest river, scrubbed his loin cloth on the largest rock; put it to dry on the nearest boulder and gone for a swim upstream (downstream may have been a bit polluted?) We have no idea! But below are a few mentions of the washboards of our time!

When I look back to when Y.T. was six or seven years old, I can still see Mother scrubbing our dirty clothes on a washboard, and singing! Sometimes I wonder if some of those songs made some of her adulthood dreams come true!

“Oh whar did you get that auld worsted plaidie?

A mantle of satin were better for thee!

I’ll take you long wi

me and mak ye a lady! and broa’ will your name be in bonny Glensher!”

I sometimes wonder if anyone was ever inspired to murder the “washboard” player who was on Spike Jones’ “orchestra” during the 192050s! What a noise!

Compared to it the “caw” of a crow would sound like Shakespeare’s singing hymns at heavens gate!”

I don’t think that the generation of the 193040-50s will ever forget the washboard-gravel highways of that time.

As a matter of fact, if you see this 90 some shaking whenever he starts out on a trip (wherever old guys go!), it his recollection of trips he made back then!

Of course cars moved a lot slower back then, but the highways were some times awful (Pardon me, Minister of Highways if you are still alive!) sometimes it seems to me that Bob Mason on the highways now the speed limit is so many miles per minute!

When we finally got paved roads, it was quite a change. Sometimes I fear for the coming generation of drivers and start shaking all over again!

One of Y.T.’s worst memories was back about 1930 or so, not long after Phyllis and I were married.

Our side road in from the main road hadn’t been fixed yet and because it was three

Notable Notes

feet deep with snow we had to drive the nearby field which had been cultivated crossways by the owner. Bumpety bump, eh?

There was no other way! So when we went out with our old truck or Model “A” it was a pretty rough ride.

It just so happened that “Al” (the land owner!) wanted me to drive him in one day we turned on the main road onto the cross cultivated field. And Y.T. ... put her to the floor.

Wow! What a ride!

I was just waiting for Al’s upper-state to fall out when all of a sudden the truck dropped dead!

The distributor cap had rattled off.

We walked the rest of the way home!

Al swore that he would never cross cultivate that field again.

But the next spring he sowed it all to flax and who wants to drive down a fellow’s field of flax, eh?

You can’t win them all! - eh again.

New Horizons Activities

by Chasity Kreutzer Time flies when you’re having fun. With the month of June almost over we have lots to catch up on.

On June 7 we had our annual meeting. We had an attendance of 16 people and we elected new board members. All of our board members whose terms were up renewed their contract to stay on the board while others still had another year to complete for their term on the board. Our board members are as follows: Don Swyryda, Joanne Kral, Jim Tapp, Bill Fisher, Emily Liska, Geoff Cooke, Pat Turner, Gail Turner, Gail Herzberg, Betty Mundt and the newest member of our team, Judy Rickwood. Thanks Judy for joining our board. We could use a fresh perspective! Also, thank to all the hard work that our board

members have put in over the years!

On June 8 we hosted afternoon bingo. The winner of the half-n-half was Linda Vermette and our blackout winner was Reg Turner. On June 22 we had a tie on the half-nhalf game and the blackout game. Our half-n-half winners were Pat and Reg Turner and our blackout winners were Marie Roesch and Linda Mears.

Our monthly birthday potluck was on June 12 this month. We had an attendance of 22 people and the winner of our half-n-half draw was Ann Muc. Congrats Ann! Our exercisers and card players have been going strong. Nothing can keep them away (except maybe Don’s teasing).

Enjoy the beautiful weather and take care not to blow away with all of this Saskatchewan wind!

Jack Fines received a certificate from Canadian Blood Services for 50 donations. Quite a milestone.

He has been donating since he was 18. He took a few years off but when his first grandchild was born, his daughter needed transfusions. Now he never misses an appointment. (Submitted photo)

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THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2017

Farming played a large part in our history Canada is about to officially mark its 150th anniversary.

It is of course a significant milestone for our country.

Now some might wonder what the anniversary has to do with agriculture, but the existence of this country owes much to the farm sector.

The earliest people in the massive area which is now Canada arrived here to live off the land.

Then the first Europeans came here largely in search of cod and furs and timber.

But as the Europeans spread farther and farther west they came upon thousands of acres of prairie, and quickly realized it was an area ideally suited to growing grain.

That realization led to a mass migration of people from a wide range of countries, drawn by the prospect of being allowed to homestead 160-acres of land.

It was not an easy exis-

tence as the prairie shod the quarter section was had to be tamed to grow aided by machine, but grain. the rest was As cleared by immihand. gration The brought thought of more and arriving more they anyplace in spread the middle into areas of the praiwhere the ries from land was a country covered in Europe with trees. and seeing I can 160-acres of recall my untouched grandfaland as a ther relatfuture still ing how, astounds Calvin Daniels arriving me. from Yet they England he was faced faced the backbreaking with clearing the land labour, and made a home he settled on. He would for themselves and their cut trees, with axe, saw families, which were far and horses, until his larger than those comcash ran short. He would monly seen today. That then seek employment 160-acres feeding the to replenish his bank family and generating account. The only jobs the income to raise the cutting more trees for next generation. other settlers who had In the process the enough money to hire Canadian Prairies earned help. a reputation for being The last 40-acres on ‘The Bread Basket of the

World’ for its ability to grow and export high quality wheat.

Out of that amazing spirit came the generation which build upon the barest foundations to create a country.

In farming Canada has remained a leader.

Canola being a major crop developed here,

air seeding technology refined and built here, and the concepts of zerotill farming accepted, adapted and refined, being examples of how farming helped build the nation.

Today, Canada, as it celebrates 150 years, is a country of diversity in terms of economy; oil

and gas, mining, forestry, fishing, and technology, but farming remains an integral part of the mix.

So as we pause to celebrate 150-years, we should also recognize the part farming has played in that history, and how critical it will remain as the world needs fed in the 150-years ahead.

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Character and Charm! 5 bed, 4 bath, 2097 sq ft character home.

Single detached heated garage.

Many updates. Pristine condition.

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Town Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar

FOR

SALE (MLS®)...

Address Blocha Acreage 202 8th Ave West 408 5th Ave East 135 Wright Cres 419 5th Ave West Dyck Acreage 226 3rd Ave East 120 Wright Cres 106 8th Ave W 401 5th Ave W 410 4th Ave West 527 8th Ave West 503 8th Ave West 409 3rd Ave East 319 3rd Ave East 110 6th Ave West 211 5th Ave East 303 4th Ave West 103 5th Ave East

SOLD

Price $419,000 $360,000 $348,000 $344,900 $333,000 $319,000 $310,000 $299,000 $275,000 $240,000 $219,900 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $209,00 $199,000 $168,900 $129,000 $124,900

$209,000 319 3rd Ave East

Beautifully restored. 5 bed, 3 bath, 2112 sq ft character home.

Custom kitchen. Wood burning fireplace. Double detached garage.

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Town Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar

FOR

SALE (MLS®)...

Address 220 3rd Ave West 307 7th Ave West 602 Main Street REDUCED 302 4th Ave East 305 & 307 4th Ave West #2 Plaza Mobile 230 2nd Ave East 107 5th Ave West 305 3rd Ave West SOLD 201 5th Ave East

Price $116,000 $ 92,000 $ 85,999 $ 86,000 $ 79,000 $ 78,000 $ 65,000 $ 63,000 $ 47,000 $ 35,000

Out of Town Properties…

Springwater Burke Home $29,900

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES… Contact Team Petryshyn 306-856-0066

Biggar Biggar

221 Main Street 211 Main Street

$189,000 $175,000

Shoreline Realty Office: 306-867-8380/306-856-0066 Not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale. Each office is independently owned and operated.

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Riders’ fans hope Jones can right the ship Calgary Stampeders have been the dominant team in the West for the last couple of years, and Ottawa Redblacks are the defending Grey Cup champs, but Canada’s team in the Canadian Football League is undoubtedly the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Beloved in all of Saskatchewan, much of eastern Alberta and a good chunk of western Mani-

toba — not to mention pockets of habitation all over Canada where exSaskatchewan patriots have taken up residence — the Riders represent all that is right about the CFL. They’re from the smallest city in the league, have by far the most rabid and intense fanbase, have a fight song that is known from coast to coast (If you’re not familiar with ‘Green

is the Colour; football is the game…’ then you’re not really a CFL fan), and — by far — sell the most team-related merchandise of all nine teams. In fact, there’s more Riders’ gear available in eastern Alberta stores than that of the Stampeders. Rachel Notley should investigate.

But on-field performance hasn’t been kind to the Riders in recent

$1,900,000

BIGGAR

RM 349 Grandview 9 quarters farmland with 3 BR, 2 BA 1,500 sq. ft. bungalow, attached garage, shop, & bins.

Grain 1,422 Acres Dave Molberg

RM 378 Rosemount $489,000 1,950 sq. ft. home with dbl.

Ranch det. garage, Quonset, barn and 374 Acres additional outbuildings.

Dave Molberg

LANDIS

CANDO

BIGGAR

Acres of Expertise.

RM 347 Biggar 1,296 sq. ft. bungalow with 3 BR & 1 BA. Double detached garage, small barn, nice yard.

$190,000

RM 378 Rosemount Renovated 1,488 sq. ft. character home with 4 BR. Insulated shop and garage.

$160,000

Acreage 3.43 Acres Dave Molberg

Acreage 2.2 Acres Dave Molberg

Saskatchewan’s Ag Real Estate Professionals Dave Molberg

For the most up-to-date listings, please visit our website

Salesperson

306 9484478 Dave.Molberg@HammondRealty.ca

HammondRealty.ca

JULY 14 - 16, Biggar Recreation Complex ABBY DOLMAN, Biggar CARYS KAMPEN, Rosetown CASSIE RASHCKE, Biggar JAYDEN LAWSON, Beechy KALIN HARRABEK, Biggar KEYA KENNON, Biggar

#29 #11 #19 # 9 #21 # 7

KOLBY HAYNES, Biggar SHAYLA MCPHEE, Biggar SHENA ELLIS, Biggar SYDNEY LESCHINSKI, Biggar TYRA SUTER, Biggar

# 5 # 6 #26 #13 #25

Playoffs Run Sunday

years and the man on the in Saskatchewan than hot seat this year as the wheat midge.

Riders open • Rob their brand Vanstone new Mosaic of the RegiStadium, is na LeaderChris Jones.

Post: “The The former pre-season Edmonton of 2017 was Eskimos’ a change coach was of pace for lured to the SasRegina katchewan before last Roughridseason (a ers, who reported typically $750,000 save their contract is a meaningpretty good less games Bruce Penton for Octomagnet) but he hasn’t ber.” exactly gone all Bill • Greg Cote of the Belichick in the Wheat Miami Herald: “Want the Province. Saskatchewan exact definition of ‘your was coming off a 3-15 football career is over’? season in 2015 and Comeback-attempting among the first things Vince Young got cut Jones did was alienate by the Saskatchewan some of the fan base Roughriders.” by ridding the roster of • Comedy writer Alex two of the most popular Kaseberg: “The Golden players, receiver Weston State Warriors beat the Dressler and linebacker Cleveland Cavaliers to John Chick. Had Jones win the NBA title. It guided the Riders to, was sweet when Kevin say, an 11-7 season and a Durant, who left Oklaplayoff berth, all would homa for the Warriors, have been forgiven, but brought his mother on Saskatchewan went a the court. But it got pathetic 5-13. Two wins awkward when Kevin’s better, sure, but still a mother left Kevin and last-place finish in the decided to start cheering West. Riders’ fans were for Steph Curry.” not amused.

• Norman Chad of His next move this the Washington Post, on most recent off-season?

MLB’s efforts to speed Dumping another stalup games: “The automatwart, quarterback Darian ic intentional walk is like Durant, who was traded putting a Band-Aid on a to Montreal. Veteran broken leg;” and then he Kevin Glenn has been offers some suggestions: given the No. 1 QB job.

“After home runs, batters Maybe Jones is like the no longer need to round mad scientist whose the bases — just a bat flip moves in the end will and back to the dugout;” all make sense, and if “If a foul ball is caught they do, he could run for on the fly by a fan, the mayor, citizenship be batter is out.” damned. If they don’t, • Janice Hough of he can forget about any leftcoastsportsbabe.com: long-term leases because “LaVar Ball says that he’ll be less popular

Penton on sports

Lonzo will ‘take the Lakers to the playoffs in his first year.’ So is he buying them tickets?”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “An Atlanta cheerleader broke a Guinness world record by performing 44 consecutive back handsprings.

It all started with a rumour Tom Brady was out for the season.”

• RJ Currie again: “The Chicago Cubs are selling championship Wrigley ivy leaves at $200 each. Might be the biggest waste of money on a leaf since Toronto drafted defenceman Luke Schenn.”

• Another one from Kaseberg: “The Chargers are going to have a day of honour for their San Diego fans at the Del Mar Race Track.

The San Diego fans will have a special tribute to Chargers owner, Dean Spanos, when they shovel out the stalls.”

• Kaseberg again: “A video shows Donald Trump driving his golf cart on the green. In baseball etiquette, that isn’t just a bat flip after a home run, that is hopping around the bases using your bat as a pogo stick.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Pats QB Tom Brady, making a visit to Japan, grappled with a sumo wrestler and then posed for a picture with a few of them, TMZ reported. The photo made Tom look, shall we say, a tad underinflated.”

• Headline at TheKicker.com: “Umps go to video replay to see if they’re slowing game down too much.”

Care to comment?

Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca

Grade One, here we come . . . Kindergarten students at St. Gabriel School celebrated the end of a year of learning and preparation for full time Grade One classes.

Family and friends gathered to send them off on their graduation day. Their acheivements over the year were showcased and of course, there was lunch after.

(Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2017

Mabel Donahue Award, Danessa Hollman. Hollman also received Biggar and District Credit Union (bottom right), Douglas Schmeiser Memorial, BCS 2000 Pursuit of Excellence (top right), and Prairie Malt Ltd. Scholarships.

Governor General’s Academic Medal, Arjun Villanueva.

Town of Biggar Outstanding Volunteer and BCS 2000 Staff Scholarship Connor Newton.

Biggar and District Credit Union Scholarship and Royal Canadian Legion Scholarship, Preston Whiteford.

Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Scholarship, Barry Falcon. The $1,000 scholarship will help with tools and tuition for study and accommodation. One hundred high school students were awarded the SYA Industry Scholarships this year.

Biggar Ag Society Scholarship, Bliss Peters (top picture), Cassidy Burton-Green (bottom).

St. Gabriel’s Catholic Women’s League Scholarship, Lara McCarty.

Western Sales (Bernie Pochipinski) Scholarship, Brock Thomson.

See page 15 for more BCS 2000 Colour Awards.

Prairie Malt Ltd. Scholarship, Kaidree Elliott.

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CAREERS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OPEN TO POSSIBILITIES OPEN TO IDEAS OPEN TO YOU

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - 18 weeks - Estevan Campus

NOW HIRING

Course Dates: February 26, 2018 June 28, 2018

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

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program.

Visit: CareerStep. ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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

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

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: townofnokomis@sasktel. net

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FREE PROFIT CENTERS INCREDIBLE CASH GENERATORS. Setting Up Limited Number of Dealers Across Canada. On a First Come - First In Basis. DON’T MISS OUT! Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-6686629 Website www.tcvend.com

The Biggar Independent will be

CLOSED…

July 1 - 23

CAREERS Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician - 22 weeks - Estevan Campus Course Dates: September 11, 2017 February 23, 2018 For more information or to apply, visit our website at www.southeastcollege.org or call toll free 1-866-999-7372 **Apply by June 30th to be eligible for a $500 Southeast College Entrance Award**

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT PROGRAM Work at your own pace and receive practical training through classroom learning and work placements. ;OL TVU[O JLY[PÄJH[L starts September at Great Plains College campuses in Kindersley, Warman and Swift Current Apply today at www.greatplainscollege.ca

or call 1-866-296-2472.

www.biggarindependent.ca 306-948-3344

For more information or to apply, visit our website at www.southeastcollege.org or call toll free 1-866-999-7372 **Apply by June 30th to be eligible for a $500 Southeast College Entrance Award**

OBITUARIES Everett James Walper June 22, 1952 June 14, 2017 Our brother, uncle and friend was taken suddenly from us on June 14. Everett moved to Toronto, Ont. in the early 1980’s and had a long career with McDonald Douglas as an Electrician and retired from there when the plant closed down.

He very much enjoyed riding his bicycle all around Toronto usually morning to night and always had a Canadian flag attached to the bike. We’ll miss him dearly.

Friends wanting to contact the family or provide stories about time spent with Everett can be sent by email to walper@ telus.net.

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MEMORIAM WOODWORTH: In loving memory of John, who passed away June 30, 2016 “Please God forgive a silent tear A constant wish that he was here Others were taken; yes, I know But he was mine and I loved him so.”

Always in my heart, love Joyce; Missed and loved by his children and grandchildren 26p1

MEMORIAM WOODWORTH: In loving memory of John Neil Woodworth.

“Every day in some small way We miss you more than words can say In our hearts you will always stay Loved and remembered every day.”

All our love…

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INVITATIONS 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!

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

CARDS OF THANKS A BIG heartfelt thank you goes out to all for the Anniversary Tea in honour of our 70th Wedding Anniversary.

The lodge was a perfect setting for our milestone celebration where an enjoyable afternoon was spent with family and friends.

Thanks to the Perdue UCW for catering and also for all the lovely cards and floral arrangements given.

Your kindness and thoughtfulness were very much appreciated. We are truly blessed! …Sincerely, Bob and Phyllis Mason

Coming T U E S D AY S …

FARMERS MARKET Biggar Legion Hall, 118 Main St., 3 - 5 pm.

Coffee 50¢.

DEADLINE for classifieds, news and advertisements is…

MONDAY - 5 P.M.

Colin and Theresa Westgard of Landis, Sask. along with Ken and Denise Pateman of Warman, Sask. are excited to announce Megan Westgard and Corporal Ryan Pateman are getting married on July 22, 2017 at Circle H Ranch.

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

UNRESERVED ONLINE AUCTION SURPLUS INVENTORY for PCS POTASH CORY BIDS CLOSE JUNE 29 – 1PM VIEWING: JUNE 27 & 28 FROM 10M – 4PM SASKATOON, SK P&H Omega 20 Ton Crane; Honda HS928 Snow Blower; Pallets Of Fixtures & Fittings - Lights, Pipe, Elbows, Acuators, Gaskets & Much, Much More!!!

View at: www.McDougallBay.com 1-800-263-4193 Saskatoon (306) 652-4334

ONLINE AUCTION: CONSTRUCTION & FABRICATION DISPERSAL ONLINE BIDDING ENDS JULY 6 - NOON VIEW: JULY 4 & 5 FROM NOON – 5PM 519 48TH ST. EAST SASKATOON, SK

2011 Bobcat MultiTerrain Loader; Telescopic Handler; Wheel Loader; 2008 Ford F250 Super Duty; Shop Tools & More!

Details & Photos at www.McDougallBay.com 1-800-263-4193 (306) 652-4334 License Number 331787

License Number 331878

COLOUR and BLACK & WHITE

Photocopying done while you wait. …stop at The Independent, 122 Main St., Biggar 306-948-3344

AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT ONLINE AUCTION Turn your inventory into CA$H! Trucks, Sprayers, Tractors, Trailers, Combines & More!

“Consignments Welcome” Call Ken Purdy (306) 250-0707 1-800-263-4193 www.McDougallBay.com PL# 331787

NOTICES

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

WANTED

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements.

For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

FOR SALE‌ small mig welder; 3500 lb. winch; three rifles; two shot guns. Phone after 6:00 weekdays, 306-948-2392 25p3 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

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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PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.

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...

Call or text 306821-0260. Lloydminster.

SEED & FEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA )SHURL[ *SHZZPĂ„LKZ HYL FEED OATS JHYYPLK PU WANTED!!

72 community - BARLEY, OATS, WHT UL^ZWHWLYZ ^OPJO - LIGHT OR TOUGH YLHJO V]LY JVTT\UP[PLZ PUJS\KPUN - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX JP[PLZ WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS 7!

HEATED LENTILS ,! JSHZZPĂ„LKZ'Z^UH JVT "ON FARM PICKUP" >! ^^^ Z^UH JVT Westcan Feed & Grain The Strength is in Community Newspapers!

1-877-250-5252 REACH OVER 500,000 Saskatchewan Readers Each Week!

Real Estate

FOR RENT

LANE REALTY

Charter/ Sherwood Apartments

For the most exposure that you deserve in the marketing of your farm or ranch property. Contact your local agent:

MURRAY MURDOCH (306) 858-8000 To view full colour feature sheets for all of our CURRENT LISTINGS, visit our Website at www.lanerealty.com

LANE REALTY

Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists™

64 REGISTERED SALES SO FAR IN 2017!

Ph:(306) 569-3380 Email: lanerealtycorp@sasktel.net WITH OVER 35 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS! Now representing purchasers from across Canada and Overseas!�

www.lanerealty.com SEED & FEED Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

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

LAND FOR RENT LAND FOR RENT, pasture in R.M. of Eagle Creek. Call for details, 306948-9186. tfn

LAND FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE For Sale‌ 205 - 7th Ave. West, $335,000‌ bungalow with attached 2-car garage, approx.

1700 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sun room, lots of extras. For appointment, call 306-948-5140 or cell 306-9489157.

24c3 Yellowhead Modular Home Sales Canadian built by MODULINE Elite Price Event on NOW!

FARMLAND WANTED

960 sqft 2 bedroom 2 bath $79,900 1216 sqft 3 bedroom 2 bath $89,900 1520 sqft 3 or 4 bedroom 2 bath $109,900

NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS!

Single wide, Multi Sections, Lake House, Motel Units

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT.

Custom Orders Welcome We sell & service homes across Western Canada, On Site Consultation.

Weekend calls Personalized Service

306-496-7538

www.yellowheadmodularhomesales.ca HWY #16 West of Yorkton (Sheho, SK.)

GREAT References Available A TOTAL OF 590 QUARTER SECTIONS SOLD ACROSS SASKATCHEWAN RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

Classified Ads

HOUSES FOR SALE

1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satellite systems, laundr y facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwasher s, air conditioning, parking with plugins.

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

LARGE INVENTORY TO CHOOSE FROM OR FACTORY ORDER TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS Selling and Servicing Across Western Canada for Over 40 Years!

1.800.249.3969 Check out our inventory at www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

HOUSES FOR RENT Clean 3 bedroom, 2 bath, w/d/f/s, water softener, garage, available with some furniture if wanted.

Phone 306-9483676.

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WORK!!!

306-948-3344

For FAX service,

tip@sasktel. net

see us at The Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar

If YOU are‌ • NEW to our communities of Biggar/Landis/Perdue • Have a new baby Call WELCOME

WAGON at 306-948-3837

Sheila Itterman We have gifts and information www. welcomewagon.ca

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

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED MODULAR HOMES -multi section, single section, lake houses, and duplex family units

SERVICES

BOARDWALK’S FALL 2017 SASKATOON STUDENT PACKAGE IS HERE! Move in now through Sept. 1st to receive up to 3 MONTHS FREE RENT and a $500 PREPAID GIFT CARD, or a $500 RENTAL CREDIT on your account. **Some conditions apply.**

Please call 306.700.3551 with Inquiries.

INSTALLATION WITH QUALIFIED JOURNEYMAN. FULL LIABILITY & WCB - BBB MEMBER FREE ESTIMATES CUSTOM ROOFING INC. 306-244-4343

Biggar & District ARTS Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/ events. Contact Denise @ 306948-2452 19tfn

HEALTH & WELLNESS CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Attention Saskatchewan residents: Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability?

Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government.

Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www. canadabenefit.ca/ free-assessment

ADVERTISE your item in 85 Saskatchewan newspapers.

ONE CALL covers the ENTIRE province.

Call The Biggar Independent (306) 948-3344

BOX 40, BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0

Phone: 306-948-3344; Fax: 306-948-2133 Email: tip@sasktel.net www.biggarindependent.ca CLASSIFIED AD RATES Deadline - Monday at 5 p.m.

25 words or less ...... $15.00 per week over 25 words ...... 25¢/word If The Independent P.O. Box Number is used add $3.00 PLEASE READ YOUR AD -- Advertisers should read their advertisement the FIRST ISSUE it APPEARS and report any errors in time for the next insertion.

The Independent is responsible subject to the conditions noted above, for ONLY the first incorrect insertion.

Obituaries, limit of 300 words, ‌without photo ..........................$70.00 ‌with black & white photo .....$75.00 ‌additional words, 25¢ per word “Happyâ€? ads‌Anniversary, Engagements, Birth Announcements, Birthday Greetings, etc.

Price is determined on size BOLD type ...................................$ 2.00 Italic type .......................................$ 2.00 Administration Charges..............$ 5.00

CONDITIONS OF ADVERTISING ACCEPTANCE All advertising subject to publisher’s approval. It is agreed by The Independent and any advertiser using or requesting space that the publisher shall not be held liable for damages in event of non-insertion of or errors in advertisements. In excess of or beyond the amount paid for space actually occupied by the non-insertion, or by that portion of the advertisement in which the error or non-insertion occurred whether such error or noninsertion is due to the negligence of its servants or otherwise.

All advertisers must assume responsibility for errors in any advertisement which is supplied to The Independent in handwritten form or given over the phone.

r "-- $-"44*'*&%4 .645 #& 13&1"*% r

NO REFUND on classifieds. Times to run must be stated at First Insertion. Enclose cheque, money order, Visa, MasterCard for your classified.

Other Advertising Rates Available upon Request.

The BIGGAR INDEPENDENT accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally.

Publication by this newspaper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES‌per year Pick-Up/ONLINE‌

$31.00 + $1.55 gst = $32.55 Inside 40-mile Radius‌

$36.00 + $1.80 gst = $37.80 Outside 40-mile Radius‌

$41.00 + $2.05 gst = $43.05

THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2017

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BSC2000 Grade 4 - 6 Awards

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

Sunday Worship • 10:50 a.m.

Sunday School will resume in September Pastor Doug Motz, Church office phone, 306-948-3424

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

Sunday Worship Service • 11 a.m.

Merit Award Winners: back row, left to right, Lewis Ormiston, Althea San Pascual, Seasmus Walker, Hayden Hoogeveen, Hayden McMahon, Katelyn Fecht, Hailey Baroni. front row, Jailynn Irwin, Claire Mantyka, Andie James, Tyson Silbernagel, Kieran Massie, Jay Gajjar. (Submitted Photos)

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

Coffee and fellowship to follow.

Church office phone, 306-948-2280

PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS) JULY SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES… @ ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH • 10:30 a.m.

corner 4th Ave. East and King Street, Biggar SUNDAY, JULY 30… POTLUCK PICNIC @ ST. PAUL’S For more information/pastoral services, phone Cindy Hoppe @306948-2947; Rev. Jessica Latshaw @ 306-261-9906, Sundays & Saturdays.

ST. GABRIEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Most Improved Student Awards: Andie James, Hayden Hoogeveen, Kristen Hoffinger, Kyler Kappel, Aiden Dehr

Junior Citizenship Award Winners: Marissa Carter and Seamus Walker

109 - 7th Ave. W, Biggar Father Michel Bedard Parish Phone: 306-948-3330

MASS TIME 3UNDAY s A M Sunday School during service

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Landis, Sask.

MASS TIME: 3UNDAY s A M

JESUS MIRACLE CRUSADE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY %6%29 35.$!9 3%26)#% s ! - 0 - -)$7%%+ 3%26)#% s 7%$.%3$!93 0 - /6%2.)'(4 02!9%2 s &2)$!93 0 - ! - 207 MAIN STREET, BIGGAR

CONTACT RAMIL, MARILYN OR ORLANDO, 306-951-0029 OR 306-951-0095 OR 306-948-3021

Everyone Welcome!

The Biggar Independent will be

CLOSED…

July 1 - 23 Next paper will be published on

Thursday, July 27.

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

A DIVISION OF SARC

DEPOT SUPERVISOR SARCAN is currently accepting applications for the position of Temporary Full Time Depot Supervisor, available in our Biggar depot. This position involves working with persons of all abilities in a recycling depot. The supervisor helps to deliver great customer service and ensures a safe and healthy work environment.

The successful candidate will have the following experience and qualifications: xDemonstrated ability to supervise xPossess strong organizational skills xAbility to do physical work xPossess good communication, both written and verbal xGood customer service skills xProficient mathematical skills xGood problem solving skills xDependable xBookkeeping skills an asset xPossess a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and a reliable vehicle xMust provide a satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.

Moving . . . One sunny day in June BCS students from Mr. Wright’s Grade 10 class put their muscles to good use as they helped the Biggar and Distrist Family Centre move to a new home. Students from Grade 7 and Miss Poletz were also a big help on moving day. (Submitted photo)

Please submit applications by Saturday, July 10th, 2017 to: Roger Haugen Executive Director, Wheatland Regional Centre Email: wrcf@sasktel.net Fax: 306-882-2652 SARCAN offers a competitive wage package with excellent employer paid benefits and employer matched pension plan, subject to qualification.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Museum visitors . . . June is a time for students to learn in many ways. The Kindergarten class from St. Gabriel School visited the Biggar Museum and Gallery one day last week.

While there they worked on many activities. It is a great place to learn about our history. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 13

THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2017

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Peter Hofmeister Journeyman Electrician

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THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2017

BCS 2000 Colour Awards Band Awards Gr. 7 Most Valuable, Kolby Zagoruy; Most Improved, Abe Genis.

Gr. 8 Most Valuable, Cassie Raschke/ Kalin Harrabek; Most Improved, Alex Hooper/ John Escano.

Gr. 9/10 Most Valuable, Griffin Lehnert; Most Improved, Gillian Massie.

Gr. 11/12 Most Valuable, Emily Goring; Most Improved, Mackenzie Mair.

Band Master, Danessa Hollman.

Art Awards (AE - Art Award of Excellence; MI - Most improved student/Budding Artist) Art 7: AE, Kolby Zagoruy; MI, Jason Hammond.

Art 8: AE, Nason Mitchell; MI, Stephen T. Art 9: AE, Kaitlyn Baroni-Maclachlan; MI, McKenna Boyle.

Art 10: AE, Aisha Shafique; MI, Mackenzie Farrell.

Art 20: AE, Sameer Ali; MI, Mackenzie Oesch.

Art 30: MI Bowen Hu. John Sagon Memorial Award, Barry Falcon.

Golden Hammer, Teagon Polsfut.

Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Scholarship, Barry Falcon.

Corey and Brad Bachman Award, Barry Falcon.

Fire Department Presentation, Summer Falcon.

Student of the Term: Jr, Kennedy Spoczak; Sr, Hanna Tuico.

Kevin Westman Memorial Cross Country Award: Kevin Westman award, Barry Falcon; Rookie of the Year, Alex Hinse.

Golf: MVP, Dylan Churchill; Most Improved, Scott Sawatzky; Rookie, Lane Vos. Football: MVP, Brock Thomson and Tyrelle Hooper; Most Dedicated, Josh Hawkins; Most Improved, Landen Boisvert.

Junior Boys Volleyball Awards: MVP, Darrien Bartusek; Most Improved, Kade Coyle; Rookie, Johndrey Tuico.

Junior Girls Volleyball Awards: MVP, Kalin Harrabek; Most Improved, McKenna Boyle; Rookie, Valentina Sanchez.

Senior Girls A Volleyball Awards: MVP,

Danessa Hollman; Most Improved, Emily Goring; Rookie of the Year, Hannah Abrahamson.

Senior Girls B Volleyball Awards: MVP, Rayel Martin; Most Improved, Mickayla Farrell; Rookie, Savana Ellis.

Senior Boys Volleyball Awards: MVP, Steven Redlich; Most Improved, Cole Whiteford; Rookie, Landen Boisvert.

Barry Kennedy Memorial Award, Benson Garchinski.

Junior Girls Basketball Awards: MVP, Alex Hooper; Most Improved, Siena Ellis; Rookie, Kennedy Sopczak.

Junior Boys Basketball Awards: MVP, Andon Hawkins; Most Improved, Darian Bartusek; Rookie, Johndrey Tuico.

Senior Girls Basketball Awards: MVP, Danessa Hollman; Most Improved, McKenna Mair; Rookie, Tacy Bartusek.

Senior Boys Basketball Awards: MVP, Steven Redlich; Most Improved, Tyrelle Hooper; Rookie, Landen Boisvert.

Junior Curling: MVP,

McKenna Boyle; Most Improved, Kolby Zagoruy, Julian Heimbecker; Rookie, Kaitlynn Baroni.

Junior Badminton: MVP, Andon Hawkins, Alex Hooper; Most Improved, Kennedy Sopczak; Rookie, Abe Genis.

Senior Badminton: MVP, Tyrelle Hooper, Danessa Hollman; Most Improved, Nicholas Lovenuk; Rookie, Hanna Tuico.

Track and Field: Corinne Herzberg Memorial Trophy, Joel Hanson; Most Improved, Hanna Tuico; Rookie of the Year, Landen Boisvert.

Athletes of the Term: Division III Term 4 - Boy, Johndrey Tuico; Term 4 - Girl, Kalin Harrabek; Division IV Term 4 - Boy, Joel Hanson; Term 4 Girl, Hanna Tuico.

Most Valuable Athlete Division III, Andon Hawkins, Kalin Harrabek.

Shirley Rennie Award (Most Valuable Senior Athlete), Tyrelle Hooper, Danessa Hollman.

Mr. Johnson received his 25 year service award from the West Central Athletics.

Carissa Janelle Isinger convocated from the University of Saskatchewan on Thursday, June 8, 2017, receiving her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Carissa is the daughter of Marty and Cheryl Isinger. She is the granddaughter of Aileen and the late Edward Smith of Biggar, and the late Alice and Ernie Isinger of Wakaw. Carissa is currently employed as a Pharmacist at the WalMart Pharmacy in Kindersley, Sk. (Submitted photo)

Randy Weekes, MLA Biggar - Sask Valley Constituency Office 106- 3rd Ave. West, Box 1413 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Toll Free: 1-877-948-4880 Phone: 1-306-948-4880 Fax: 1-306-948-4882

Council News for the Town of Asquith Asquith Town Council held a special meeting on May 30, 2017 to set the 2017 budget. The budget was set with revenues of $1,226,906, expenditures of $1,225,723 and a surplus of $1,183. The municipal mill rate was set at 9.15 mills, a revenue neutral mill rate to the previous year. Bylaw No. 3-2017, A Bylaw to Set Minimum Taxes was also passed, which sets residential and commercial minimum municipal taxes at $850 a year.

Asquith Town Coun-

cil held its regular June council meeting on June 14. Attending were Mayor Gail Erhart, Councillors Jerome Rogan, Dylan Claypool, Harold Edwards, Jordan Claypool, Ted Goodnough and Sue Sawicki. Also attending was C.A.O. Holly Cross and Foreman Darren Kraft.

A resolution was made that the minutes from the May 10 regular meeting and the May 30 special meeting be accepted as presented.

Council passed the res-

olution to accept the May 2017 financial report and the May 2017 bank reconciliations.

The accounts paid in the amount of $50,927.39 and the accounts payable in the amount of $35,553.53 were accepted as presented.

The Town of Asquith contracted Exceed Asphalt to patch potholes around town for $3,750 plus taxes.

Drainage work will be completed on Cory Street, adjacent to East Avenue.

This work will be done prior to the paving of East Avenue this year.

The water Security Agency performed its semiannual inspection of the water plant, sewage lift and lagoon. The town of Asquith was found to be compliant.

The Asquith Fire Department and Asquith First Responder Annual Pig Roast was held on June 10 and was a success! Proceeds will go towards the new Fire Hall addition and/or equipment. The natural gas was installed to the addition mid-June and the work is progressing.

Have a safe, warm and wonderful summer!

BIGGAR

Saskatoon/ 119 Main Street, Biggar Duane Neufeldt www.duaneneufeldt.com

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DEADLINE Monday 5 p.m. is the deadline for all submissions to The Independent Grade 9 grads . . . The Grade 9 Class of 2017 graduated from St. Gabriel School, ready to take up their studies in high school. James Ramos, Jacob Miller, Jessie Garchinski, Wyatt Aman, Griffin Lehnert, Haylee Boobyer, Raeann Gidluck and Rebecca Zagoruy celebrated the day with family and friends. (Independent photo

by Daryl Hasein)

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HOUSE… Immaculate 1296 sq. ft. Swanson built (all fir) 1988 bungalow home moved to current location in 1997.

Spacious floor plan consists of 4 bedrooms, den, and 2 baths. RECENT UPGRADES OF HOME INCLUDE… Armstrong laminated flooring main level; Windows on main level; Main bath; Metal Roofing. YARD… Well treed nicely landscaped, ponds and garden area.

BUILDINGS… Double insulated detached garage with cement floor built in 2010; Metal shop/riding arena 40 x 100 ft., Within building 30 x 40 ft. insulated shop with wood heat and cement floor, Remainder of building is riding arena, tack room and cold storage; Barn 24 x 40 ft. 3 box stalls, lean to 20 x 40 ft. with 4 stalls; Corrals, holding pens, slab fence and handling facilities.

LAND… SE 04-40-14 W3 (150 acres) Home quarter has been 70% cleared of bush, newer 4 strand barbed wire fence both perimeter and cross fence with 5 paddocks in total, all with water; Soil association Lorenzo.

WELL AND SEWER…120 drilled well ample good potable water; Lagoon.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: 19 miles North of Biggar on Highway #4, 3 miles East, 3 miles North.

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