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Great Plains in Biggar becomes pilot site for electronic GED testing Great Plains College has become the first regional college in Saskatchewan and the third postsecondary institution anywhere in Canada to offer General Educational Development (GED) testing on computer.

The Biggar campus site will be a GED testing centre along with Rosetown, Kindersley, Maple Creek, Warman and Swift Current.

The pilot project was launched in partnership with Pearson VUE and the provincial Ministry of the Economy, and the first computerized test was written June 20. Starting in January 2014, all GED exams at Great Plains College will be administered electronically.

“It’s a privilege to be among the first postsecondary schools to offer this delivery method and we’re looking forward to what we anticipate will mean an expedited process for both the college and the students writing the exam,” said program coordinator Monica Kreiter. “The first test ran very smoothly and the equipment worked exactly as we hoped it would.”

Students who wish to write their GED test at Great Plains College have the option to write the paper exam or the electronic version developed by Pearson VUE until December 2013.

Goodbye, Good Luck, Godspeed . . . Biggar Central School 2000 Lights, Big Dream”, and for 28 grads, the road to those dreams is just grads Edyn Keith and Ceejay Lehnert, right, share a laugh with guest beginning. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) speaker Teresa Newton, left, June 27. The theme for this year was “Bright

Hantavirus causes one death in Heartland Health officials last week have confirmed one death in west central Saskatchewan from complications resulting from hantavirus.

The deceased person was an adult male in the Heartland Health Region.

A second death in the same health region is being investigated to determine if it was also caused by hantavirus.

Officials do not believe the cases are connected. No other identifying details are being released.

Hantavirus infection is a rare but potentially fatal illness, typically associated with exposure to contaminated airborne particles from the droppings, urine, and saliva of infected rodents, like deer mice. Exposure can happen when sweeping or vacuuming out buildings (such as cottages and sheds) that were infested by rodents. It can also be contracted by rodent bite, if the skin is broken.

“Symptoms of hantavirus include fever, muscle aches, cough, headaches, nausea, and vomiting,” Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said June 26. “If a person develops a fever, coughing and

shortness of breath within one to six weeks of exposure to mouse-infested areas, they need to seek immediate medical attention.”

In rare cases, symptoms may get worse and lead to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), a rare but often fatal illness. HPS can progress rapidly into serious lung complications.

“The people who are most often exposed are farmers, grain handlers, cottagers, campers and home owners,” Ministry of Health Zoonotic Diseases Consultant Phil Curry said. “Everyone should take precautions when cleaning rodent-infested areas to prevent direct contact and inhalation of air particles that may be contaminated.”

Exposure to hantavirus can be reduced by: • Ventilating the building by opening doors and windows for at least 30 minutes before cleaning, using wet mopping methods and wearing gloves; • Blocking openings that might allow rodents to enter a building; • Storing human and animal food, water and garbage in containers with tightly-

fitted lids; • Keeping yards clean, and storing woodpiles above the ground and away from the home; • Being aware of animal droppings and nesting materials when cleaning a home or community and taking appropriate precautions to avoid exposure; and • Dampening areas con-

taminated with rodent droppings with bleach disinfectant and removing droppings with a damp mop or cloth to reduce the chance the virus may become airborne. Avoid using dry cleaning methods such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming or air-hosing.

Including the most recent confirmed case this year,

there have been 24 cases of hantavirus and seven deaths reported in Saskatchewan since 1994.

For more information about hantavirus and how to prevent infection, visit the Ministry of Health’s Web site at health.gov.sk.ca/ hantavirus and HealthLine Online at health.gov.sk.ca/ healthline-online.

Springwater celebrates centenary . . . An enthusiastic crowd of people helped ring in Canada Day by celebrating the community of Springwater’s 100th birthday.

The streets of the community were full of smiling, happy former and current residents, well-wishers and visitors, who all came together to recognize the friendly community with a full day of activities. More importantly, everyone renewed old acquaintances, rekindled friendships and shared a few laughs. Happy Birthday, Springwater!

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Biggar Par 3 tourney raises $3,700 for Great Plains College scholarships The first-ever Great Plains College Par 3 Charity Golf Tournament has raised an estimated $3,700 for the college’s scholarship fund.

Fifty-six golfers teed off at Biggar Golf Course on June 21 for the tournament which featured hole-in-one and closest-to-the-pin prizes on every hole, including five potential hole-in-one cash prizes totalling over $50,000.

“We’re grateful as always to the community for its support, but especially so for one like this which was so unique to Biggar,” said Director of Development Marc Butikofer June 27. “The feedback from the golfers was overwhelmingly positive and their excitement was evident throughout the day.”

All proceeds will benefit the Great Plains College Scholarship Fund, which is made possible largely through the generous support of local donors and awarded over $21,000 in scholarships to students at Biggar Program Centre in 201213.

In reflection . . . The clouds, sky, trees and hills are reproduced in the glass-calm waters of Springwater Lake, July 1. (Independent Photo

by Kevin Brautigam)

Reduce risk of West Nile Virus this summer Saskatchewan residents are advised to take precautions against West Nile Virus, as weather warms up and numbers of the Culex tarsalis mosquitoes that can carry the virus increase.

The risk of West Nile Virus typically peaks from mid-July through August. The risk varies from year to year; it depends largely on the temperature and the amount of virus present in birds.

“Culex tarsalis are a hot weather mosquito;

they feed more often and lay more eggs when the temperature rises,” Provincial West Nile Virus Coordinator Phil Curry said. “Culex tarsalis are also more active at night. If nights are warm, people tend to spend more time outside, so that also increases the risk.”

You can reduce your risk of contracting West Nile Virus by: • using insect repellent containing DEET; • wearing protective clothing;

• reducing time outdoors between dusk and dawn; • regularly cleaning and emptying containers that can collect water such as bird baths and eavestroughs; • clearing yards of old tires and other items that can collect water; • ensuring rain barrels are covered with mosquito screening or are tightly sealed around the down-spout; • keeping screens on windows and doors in good repair; and • keeping bushes, shrubs and lawns clear of overgrowth and debris.

In 2012, West Nile Virus was detected in four people in Saskatchewan.

None were hospitalized as a result.

Most people who become infected with West Nile Virus will experience either no symptoms or only mild illness such as fever, headaches and body aches.

However, West Nile Virus does

Biggar Pee Wees repeat as league champions . . . Biggar Pee Wee Nat, Joel Hanson nearly gets the out at third, June 26, as the local ball stars battled rival Kindersley for FVMBL (Fertile Valley Minor Baseball League) bragging rites. Biggar repeated this year, defeating Kindersley 12-3 on June 24, and 8-2 on June 26.

carry a small risk of serious neurological illness like inflammation of the brain and death.

Health officials warn people to seek immediate medical attention if they develop symptoms such as unusually severe headaches, persistent high fever or confusion.

No one has died as a result of West Nile Virus in Saskatchewan since 2007, when there were six deaths recorded.

More than 1,450 people contracted West Nile Virus that year, including

113 severe neurological cases.

Updated surveillance results, risk maps and weekly West Nile and Culex reports are posted every Friday morning on the Ministry of Health’s Web site at health.gov. sk.ca/west-nile-virus.

Additional information on protective measures and the West Nile Virus (symptoms, when to seek help) are available on the Ministry of Health’s Web site and Healthline Online at health.gov. sk.ca/healthline-online.

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BCS 2000 Graduation “Bright Lights, Big Dreams” Awards

Ceejay Lehnert, Avalon-Gagenville Commemorative Trophy.

Bailey Seidl, Dale Fogelberg Trophy.

Bailey Seidl, Class of ‘42 Award.

Bailey Seidl, George Lund Memorial Trophy.

Edyn Keith, Linda Beckett Memorial Trophy.

Kyle McCarty and Edyn Keith, Shirley Rennie Memorial Trophy.

Strong economy and growing population keeps Saskatchewan on sound financial footing Saskatchewan’s resilient economy and surging population helped the Government of Saskatchewan achieve strong financial results in 2012-13, as the province continues to grow and move forward.

Saskatchewan finished with surpluses in both the General Revenue Fund (GRF) and Summary Financial Statements.

The GRF pre-transfer

surplus of $16 million and the Summary surplus of $37 million are highlights of Volume 1 of the Public Accounts, released June 28.

“Our province is among the leaders in virtually every economic indicator in the country from job creation and our nation’s lowest unemployment rate, to our growing population, to manufacturing sales

growth and record exports,” Finance Minister Ken Krawetz said.“The fact we balanced the books in 2012-13 in both the GRF and on a Summary basis, despite lower-than-projected resource revenue and higher expenses due to flooding, reflects the growth and resilience of Saskatchewan’s economy.”

The Growth and

Financial Security Fund (GFSF), established to safeguard Saskatchewan’s future, had a $666 million balance at March 31, 2013, while government general debt remained unchanged from the previous year at $3.8 billion. After a net $42 million transfer from the GFSF for highway infrastructure, the GRF posted a $58 million surplus.

GRF revenue was $11.42 billion, up $134 million or 1.2 per cent from budget due to increases in all categories except nonrenewable resources.

GRF expense was $11.41 billion, up $213 million or 1.9 per cent from budget, primarily due to flooding costs, increased use of government programs such as AgriStability and AgriInvest, and an increase for teachers’

pensions and benefits.

“Fiscal responsibility and encouraging and managing growth continue to be priorities for this government, as mapped out by our Plan for Growth,” Krawetz said. “That approach served us extremely well in 2012-13, as demonstrated by the surpluses in both the GRF and Summary Financial Statements.”

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Try Testing Your Local Politician

by Colin Craig Looking for a bit of fun? Try calling up your provincial or federal politician’s office and ask if you can pop by and go through their expenses.

After an awkward pause on the phone, you’ll probably hear your federal representative’s assistant delicately explain some reason as to why you can’t see their expenses. Conversely, if you call your provincial representative’s office you’ll probably find a much more inviting response.

And therein lies the difference between the two sets of politicians – provincial rules are good (not yet great), but federally things are embarrassingly bad.

Consider, back in 2010, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, a donation-based taxpayers’ watchdog organization, looked into provincial politicians’ expense disclosure. At the time, anyone could walk into any provincial MLA’s office and review a book with expense details or visit the clerk’s office in the legislature and see the same information.

It was an ok system, but it clearly required some improvements. After all, for those living outside of Regina, they didn’t really have a convenient way of keeping tabs on their MLA’s expenses anonymously.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation asked both the Saskatchewan Party and the Saskatchewan NDP if they would take the reports available in their offices and begin placing them online. To their credit, both parties agreed and the docs were published online not too long afterwards.

Within a few clicks, taxpayers can now see a fair

amount of info on how public funds are being spent.

For example, online you can see that NDP MLA Danielle Chartier spent $135.45 at Don’s Photo on March 30, 2012 for a “voice recorder.” The same site shows Sask Party MLA Russ Marchuk expensed $353.70 at “Supreme Basics” on February 1, 2012 for “Misc Supplies.”

However, if you want to see receipts for each, you can only see them if the MLA agrees to let you. While Ms. Chartier’s expense seems pretty self explanatory, one doesn’t know much about Mr. Marchuk’s. Thus, the Legislature should change the rules to give the public the right to see all receipts rather than relying on cooperation from an MLA. Alternatively, the Legislature could follow the City of Toronto’s lead and just start posting each receipt online for all to see.

Federally, it’s a totally different story. Reports are tabled each year that show you how much each Member of Parliament and Senator spent by category.

For example, Regina MP Ralph Goodale spent $168,592 on travel in 2011-12, but that’s all we know.

The only way someone can see a breakdown of how Mr. Goodale spent that $168,592 is for Mr. Goodale to grant you permission to see the bills or by tunneling into the House of Commons’ record room.

We certainly don’t advise the latter and several MPs have flat out refused cooperation in recent years. Incredibly, some MPs have even tried to suggest – with a straight face – that they’re already transparent by simply disclosing totals by category. We all know how well that’s worked out for the Senate.

All three major federal parties seem to be united in their hesitation to put all expense receipts online. Let’s face, they’re likely worried about certain members getting butchered in the media for questionable expenses from the past they thought they could keep hidden.

However, there is nothing stopping them from disclosing all expenses going forward as of, say September 1st or some other date.

Regardless, it’s clear the provincial expense disclosure rules could use some improvement, while federally they require a lot. For a lark, try calling your local politicians’ offices…you’ll likely come to the same conclusion.

Colin Craig is the Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation

The Prairie spirit of voluntarism

The oil patch is playing a distinctly second-fiddle role to public servants in the aftermath of the Calgary flood

by Mike Robinson, Troy Media syndicated columnist Distributed by Troy Media Inc., www.troymedia.com Wallace Stegner, somewhere in the middle section of his epic prairie novel Wolf Willow, describes the dreadful winter of 1906 – 1907 as “a winter so tough, not even a Finn could make a go of it.”

Finns in the era of Stegner’s family homesteading efforts in the Cypress Hills, circa 1914 – 1920, were legendary workers. But the screaming chill winds and drifting snow created conditions where “all that remained, if anything, was the will to cooperate.”

And so those prairie homesteaders banded together in the fictional community of Whitemud to dig out in the spring of 1907, and contribute to the creation of institutions that became emblematic of cooperative spirit. Today we

have socialized medicine, cooperative food stores, feedlots and financial institutions in large measure because of the prairie spirit that rose after that horrific winter.

Looking carefully at the prairie cooperative spirit, we see that it champions the collective instead of the individual; it is altruistic in large measure, and it is rooted in unstinting public service. One sees its purest form in the performance of Calgary’s mayor, Naheed Nenshi over the past week. Tireless, enthusiastic about Calgary’s ability to recover from the epic flood, intelligent, supremely well-informed, and at times humorous in the face of human frailty (“I can’t believe that I have to tell people not to run a generator indoors . . .”), he has played a Stegnerian role in the flood drama.

What I find so refreshing in the mayor’s strong

embrace of his role is its strong articulation of public service in times of great public distress. In a Harperian world where private initiative is so often held up as the sine qua non of society, it is brilliant to see public initiative enabling and creating the conditions for the return to work. For all its vaunted global financial acumen and power, the oil patch is playing a distinctly secondfiddle role to municipal road crews, the Canadian Armed Forces, and, let’s faces it, public servants. It has been a long time since those who labour in public service have had their moment in the sun.

Citizen volunteers too are front and centre in the recovery efforts. Facebook is crackling with spontaneous appeals for and provision of free labour, invitations to backyard ‘thankyou’ barbecues, and offers of pick-up trucks to haul

flood detritus to landfills. One post I read this morning said, “I would, however, appreciate help with loading and unloading.” I am sure it was forthcoming. I think that mayor Nenshi has set the tone for much of this infectious compassion, and the citizens are following his lead with both empathy and altruism.

Interestingly, Facebook has also been the forum for venting anger directed at environmentalists who have begun connecting the dots. I think that they are usefully acting as intellectual volunteers – linking climate science, government consulting reports, traditional wisdom, and informed intuition in the cause of public understanding of rogue weather events. The anger I think stems from perceived threats to the status quo by “self-proclaimed know it alls,” icons like David

Suzuki, and well, scientists. The flood and its aftermath are bad enough.

Do we also have to put up with criticisms of our floodplain developing, consumer driven, carbon heavy society? Well, yes. Critical thinking about natural disasters is a natural human response, and probably as old as mankind. Citizens who volunteer to do this thinking should be valued as much as the guy who volunteers his Ford F-150 to take sodden gyproc to the landfill.

I think the biggest task we need to accomplish in the next few months is maximizing the social learning from the flood experience. Yes, we will recover, and yes we will rebuild, but will we rethink the building experience?

This has been a much more significant event than the flood of 2005, and those that came before. Will it

nourish the creation of institutions similar to those that sprang from the winter of 1906 – 1907, or will it be simply the impetus to quickly pay for and build more of the same?

The flood of 2013 could truly be a policy watershed moment for Alberta.

It could set the stage for the creation of new urban infrastructure above the flood plain. It could result in citizen forums that provide grass-roots instruction to our politicians to think ahead, to plan for greater prairie rains, and to anticipate our common future. It might also nudge us closer to a lighter carbon world.

Troy Media syndicated columnist Mike Robinson has lived half of his life in Alberta and half in B.C. In Calgary he worked for eight years in the oil patch, 14 in academia, and eight years as a cultural CEO.

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We were driving along a country road on June 22 when one of the passengers commented on the beautiful moon.

It was so big and bright and appeared as a perfect sphere in the night sky. Another passenger commented that this was a “supermoon.”

Well, what the heck is a supermoon?

According to the experts a supermoon is “the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit.”

Comparison pictures of a “normal” moon and a “supermoon” side by side show the supermoon appears larger when viewed from the Earth.

Those of us in the car that Saturday night will certainly confirm that fact. It did appear larger and more brilliant.

NASA says a supermoon is 14 per cent larger and 30 per cent brighter than one at the moon’s farthest point.

Interestingly, the word supermoon did not originate from astronomy which is the branch of science that deals with celestial bodies. Rather, it came from astrology. Astrology defined as “the study of movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.”

Even more interesting about the full moon this year is the fact that it lines up more closely with the closest point to Earth (termed a “perigee”) than ever before. That means that the moon lies only 356,991 kilometres or 221,824 miles away.

Compare that with the farthest point which will be on July 7 this year at 406,490 kilometres or 252,581 miles. This is called the “apogee”.

Star gazers are excited because the 2013 super moon is really super. The one in 2013 represents the closest encounter with planet Earth once in 18 years even though they occur in cycles of 14 lunar months. If you remember science class a lunar month refers to the time period between successive full moons (approximately one month). The next time a supermoon occurs will be August 10, 2014 when the moon will only be a “scant” five kilometers closer to Earth.

Now, we all know the

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moon controls the tides so what effect does a supermoon have on the tides? Well, tides are higher than usual with full moons so supermoons bring the highest and lowest tides of all. It does not mean that this will cause flooding unless there is a strong weather system in the area. If you live near a coast, just keep in mind the tides will be accentuated during this time.

Of course, there is the usual speculation that more natural disasters happen at this time, specifically earthquakes and tsunamis but there is no solid scientific evidence to suggest that this is true. Some have tried to link the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami and the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami with the supermoon but in reality the moon was farther away not closer to Earth.

All I know is it was one huge moon that we saw that night. We stopped to appreciate its beauty.

And, that’s the end of it.

Government of Saskatchewan continues capital upgrades in provincial parks Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty announced Tuesday that more than $2.3 million in capital upgrades will begin this summer at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Duck Mountain, The Battlefords and Lac La Ronge Provincial Parks.

“Upgrading and replacing services within our provincial parks continues to fulfil government’s commitment to provide an enjoyable camping experience,” Doherty said. “These capital improvements are an investment in the future and add to our quality of life.”

Foundation and roof repairs to Holy Trinity Anglican Church at Stanley Mission in Lac La Ronge Provincial Park will start in midAugust. The church was constructed in 1856 and is the oldest building

in Saskatchewan. It has been recognized both nationally and provincially as a historic site, so these structural repairs will ensure the building is preserved and enjoyed for years to come. Advantage Roofing Ltd. will have the work completed this fall.

The bridge on Battle Creek Road in the west block of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park will be replaced. It is the most direct connection between the Alberta and Saskatchewan sides of the interprovincial park. The new bridge will ensure continued access along Battle Creek Road. Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. will begin construction this fall and the bridge will be substantially complete

by November 30, 2013.

L e s m e i s t e r Construction Ltd. of North Battleford, Saskatchewan will be building a replacement service centre at The Battlefords Provincial Park.

G. Hahn

Contracting Ltd. will construct both the Ministik day use and the Birch Campground service centres at Duck Mountain Provincial Park. The construction of these three new facilities will begin this summer with completion set for spring 2014.

G o v e r n m e n t continues to improve Saskatchewan’s provincial parks and in 2012 committed an additional $10 million over four years to supplement the previously-enhanced provincial parks capital budget. Since 2008, government has invested almost $44 million to improve Saskatchewan’s provincial parks.

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by Bob Mason

Honesty Whole books have been written about honesty, so Yours Truly isn’t going to claim that his stuff is original.

Every angle about it has been mentioned, mulled over and analyzed many times before. Even Exodus 20:15 wasn’t the first mention of it either.

There have always been dishonest people amongst us, although many of them felt that they weren’t doing anything wrong. Two that YT remembers, were “Jean Valjean” and

“The Cattle Thief”, but it isn’t YT’s intention to tell about things like those - he can only tell about how honesty has affected his life.

I think that we have mentioned this in this column before sometime, but it sure won’t hurt to tell about it again!

Some years ago, an acquaintance gave me a small silver folder that fit into my money-wallet nicely.

It was kind of heavy though, and often when I went to pay something,

it fell out on the floor. At the Biggar Golf Course, one time, as I was paying for a chocolate bar, it fell out on the floor and took 20 dollar bills with it.

Of course, YT picked up the folder, but failed to notice the money.

A week later, while paying for another chocolate bar, it fell out again, and YT explained to the young lady attendant, that he had lost some money that way.

“Oh”, sez the girl. “You are the fellow who lost this!” and handed me the two 20s, all rolled up with an elastic band wrapped around them!

Yours Truly had never expected to see any of that money again, and offered to let her keep it, but she wouldn’t take anything but my “Thank you”.

Much the same thing happened to one of Phyllis’ brothers in the 1930’s, when he found

a $10 bill on the road, (a $10 bill was worth $100 in the ‘30’s!) knew the person who lost it, and gave it back to him. Cliff wouldn’t take anything, and YT likes to think that the feeling that goes with honesty is handed down through the generations.

Yours Truly isn’t up on his Social Statistics, and mebbe will be blamed for telling about this one.

But one of my friends who drank quite a bit (I think that they call these guys alcoholics), and often leaned on my shoulder to borrow a few bucks (well, he was a lonely old friend, and I couldn’t say “No”!)

We all knew that every cent we gave him was going to go for some kind of drink, but, so what?

YT had a loving wife and family - and he was a lonely old friend!

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some very sober people, who never paid him back! But no matter how inebriated O.B. was, he never failed to give back every bit that he borrowed! O.B. had a terrible local reputation, but underneath it all he was a good guy - and honest!

After we had stopped farming for a few years, we rented our land to a fellow who lived out in the hills.

Jimmy mebbe wasn’t the best farmer in the world, but he was right up there as one of the most honest!

One fall, as he was half done harvesting our crop, his machine broke down, and it rained. By the time he had repaired his combine, and the crop had dried up again, the wheat he delivered to the local elevator was at least one grade lower.

Nevertheless, when he paid us, he insisted that every bushel should have been the higher grade!

He also insisted on paying every other cent he owed me.

Jimmy died a few years ago, but it is this kind of honesty that the societies of the future, are going to need!

Every one should honour their parents, the Bible sez, (Exodus 20:12), and are we ever thankful to have this chance to honour ours!

Our folks came West in the early 1900s and Dad homesteaded in 1904.

Dad and Mother, like most homesteaders, were entirely honest!

Dad even had a highclass management job, but when the company accused him of dishonesty, he just couldn’t understand it, and went farming again.

In the desperation of the 1930’s, when he just

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couldn’t pay his taxes, the folks just sacrificed all their dreams and moved away! Later on, when times got better, he paid every cent of the relief his family had gotten during The Depression!

Our parents never made much money in their lives, but every one of their children respected their absolute honesty, and one of these kids after all this time, is proud to tell about it in The Independent.

It would be nice to write here that the day of dishonesty is past, but sorry, it isn’t. Over and over on the news, we read or hear of dishonest governments in our trusting world! (Or have you listened to Rex Murphy lately!)

Over and over again, we are cajoled into believing that some obviously crooked actions are necessary in order to be accepted by society!

Real, down-to-earth honesty, just doesn’t seem to be recognized anymore!

In a list of the world’s most famous people, one would go a long way down it before they come to a person noted for their honesty! As a matter of fact the Nobel people, in business since 1901, don’t have an honesty category!

Most of us (Thank Heavens) believe in complete honesty, and mebbe that is one of the reasons so many do take advantage of it!

If one reads enough (and including YT many of us don’t) the honesty in the above lines is about “money”. One gets the impression that the whole objective of life is to have lots of it!

Not so! The way YT sees it $ for Society should be F for family.

Having quite a few annular rings on his trunk though.

I guess from here on in we’ll just “go with the flow”, eh? We can’t look back, or expect that “Dollar-on-thebarrelhead” economy anymore, and “Forward though I canna see.”

Often it seems that we need another war to establish this almighty again! Or do we?

Are we willing to kill off a few million people, or despite Mr. Keynes, must we wait for another prophet to come along and establish a “New “I”deal.

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Diamond Lodge News

New Horizons Activities

by Karen Itterman Canada celebrated 146 years as a country on July 1, 2013.

Canada is definitely the best country on the planet in which to live. We all should be very thankful of the great blessings our wonderful country offers to all citizens.

Kaiser scores for the Monday afternoon games are as follows: June 3 Pat Turner, Gord Besse, Joyce Colbert and Dick Sully. Highest scoring game was Gord Besse and Pat Turner. June 10 - Helen Kanz, Myrtle Althouse, Bill Fisher and Pat Turner. Highest scoring game was Geoff Cooke and Bill Fisher.

June 17 - Agnes Watson, Mildred Henne, Dick Sully and Clarence Bender. Highest scoring game Agnes Watson and Mildred Henne. June 24 - Bill Fisher, Dick Sully, Joyce Colbert and Clarence Bender. Highest scoring game Bill Fisher and Dick Sully.

Bingo played on June 13 with nine players. The caller for the afternoon was Gladys Schell. Kate Yaroshko worked the floor and Anita Beckstead gave out the prizes. The lunch was provided by Aileen Smith. Gladys Schell was the half-andhalf winner and Margaret Molberg was the blackout winner. Bingo was played on June 27 with 11 in attendance. The caller for the afternoon was Don Swyryda with Margaret Molberg giving out the prizes and Blanche Borchardt picking up the tickets. Kate Yaroshko provided the lunch. The half-and-half winner was Raeann Gidluck and Doris Gartner was the blackout winner.

Cribbage was played on June 7 with eight in attendance. Donna Hoogeveen was the host and also provided the lunch. The first place winner was Barb Swyryda with second place going

to Marie Roesch.

The June birthday potluck was held on June 10 with 39 in attendance.

The birthday cake was provided by Anita Beckstead and the MC for the afternoon was Karen Itterman. Gladys Schell sold half-and-half tickets which was won by Doris Gartner. We were pleased to have a speaker from Manitou Springs in Watrous present to us the amenities of Manitou Springs and area. Two door prizes were donated

by Manitou Springs which were won by Kay Roach and Dinah Kegler.

A card party was held on June 14 with 10 in attendance. Margaret Molberg was the host for the afternoon with Donna Hoogeveen providing the lunch. The first place winner in cribbage was Barb Swyryda and the Kaiser winners were Ken Pearce in first place, Joyce Colbert in second place and Dick Sully in third place.

The New Horizons held their Annual Meeting on June 19 with 13 members in attendance. Doug Potter was the Chairperson and Margaret Molberg was the secretary for the meeting. Reports were given from the committees of the board. President’s report by Don Swyryda, Coordinator’s report by Karen Itterman was read

by Don Swyryda. The bus committee report was given by Geoff Cooke and the courtesy car report was given by Jim Tapp.

The financial report was given by Ron Arnold. The board for the 2013-14 year will be Don Swyryda, Donna Hoogeveen, Ken Pearce, Ron Arnold, Marie Winsel, Emily Liska, Joanne Kral, Myrtle Althouse, Geoff Cooke, Margaret Molberg and Jim Tapp.

Kaiser was played in the hall on June 21 with eight people in attendance.

First place went to Pat Turner, second place to

Joyce Colbert and third place to Dick Sully. Bill Fisher was the host and the lunch was provided

by Gail Herzberg.

A card party was held on June 28 with seven in attendance. The cribbage winners were first place Marie Roesch and second place Margaret Molberg.

Kaiser winners were Mildred Henne and second place to Joyce Colbert.

Chris Ogrodnick was the host for the afternoon and Barb Archibald provided the lunch.

As I write this report on July 2 the weather forecast is predicting a temperature of +33 for today. Summer is finally here.

Never ruin an apology with an excuse - Benjamin Franklin

Happy Canada Day everyone!

I hope everyone had a safe and fun long weekend.

This past week at Diamond Lodge we have been busy with many different things.

Monday was our usual exercises and in the afternoon was a word game.

We listed different towns of Saskatchewan in alphabetical order. Thank goodness we had a book that listed all the towns because some towns we didn’t know. For example X, Q, and V. After then we went outside and enjoyed the warm weather and drank some juice.

Tuesday morning, Karen read The Independent and StarPhoenix. The afternoon was Beat the Dice.

Wednesday morning

was our Men’s Coffee Group. The men got to sit in the activity room, drank coffee and had Tim Horton Tidbits. We talked a lot about the flooding in Alberta. Then in the afternoon we ran the Handibus and took a tour of Biggar. We even had time to make a stop at Hannigans for Ice Cream. We really enjoyed the peanut butter cup and chocolate fudge ice cream.

Thursday was our Bi annual Tea and Bake Sale. There were 50 guests in attendance. The afternoon dessert was angel food cake with whip cream and strawberries.

The winner of the 50/50 draw was Janice Christianson. The gift basket winners were Amanda Anderson, Chandra Harraback and Samantha Pearce. Congratulations

to all of our winners and a big thank you to families and volunteers for all that they did for our sale.

It was a big help.

Thursday was our Barbecue Club. We served burgers, hot dogs and beans for this meal. Everyone said it was delicious and the best meal they have had in a very long time. Then to end the day we all went outside to enjoy the beautiful weather.

Saturday was Dot Bingo and a movie.

Sunday was Spa and 1-1 time. The Perdue United Church did the church service this week.

If anyone has a few minutes over the summer months, make sure you stop by the Lodge to see everyone here. We always enjoy visiting old friends.

Have a great day!

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Learning about agriculture by building a pizza - a unique way kids learn about the farm Few things in terms of the future of agriculture will be more important than education.

In this case I am not talking about education for producers. That is an area where necessity has pushed farmers to stay current with the latest in farm technology through knowledge.

As important as farmers keeping current may be, it is far less critical to the future of education than is teaching the rest of society about what it means to farm, and what it takes to feed the world.

For most of us these days about as close as any of us get to a farm is looking at the fields as we drive down the highway, many of us not likely recognizing what the crops are.

With so little direct farm contact, education

doesn’t come from our grandfathers, or mother, telling us about wheat, and milking a cow, and cutting hay.

Without that direct knowledge transfer that once occurred for almost everyone, in an era when we were all only a generation removed from a farm somewhere in the family, education takes on a different look.

Today programs such as Education in the Classroom are vital to at least give young students the basic foundation to build some understanding of agriculture.

The key to teaching young students is finding a way to engage them.

As a farm boy I recall feeding a calf with a bottle, holding a small week-old piglet, riding on dad’s knee on the tractor. Those are what

catch a young person’s attention, and along the way I learned that pigs create waste that you have to shovel, and that chickens must be fed, but if you do that, pork chops and roast chicken will be the result too.

And that brings us to a recent program launched at Yorkton, where staff with the local office of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture created the idea of a pizza farm.

Rachel Kraynick, Regional Farm Business Management Specialist and Naomi Paley, Regional Livestock Specialist came up with the idea of creating a hands-on learning experience for Grade 3 and 4 students based on the idea of what goes into a pizza.

The pair chose pizza because it is something

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young students can easily relate to. Almost every student will have had a pizza, but that does not mean they recognize the wheat for the flour to create the crust is what is grown on a farm just outside the city.

Or that the milk for the cheese, or pigs for the bacon might well have originated locally too.

“For a lot of our students it was their first time out at a farm,” said Dr. Brass School teacher Lorraine Huang. “The hands-on was awesome for our kids.”

Megan Reminek, also a teacher at Dr. Brass, agreed few students have direct contact with

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farms, estimating 90 per cent of their students had not previously been on a farm.

Having a chance to go out to a field and experience planting what would one day grow into the components of a pizza is one great way

to engage students, and to leave them with some lasting memories which will hopefully help spur them to wonder more about farming and to find to grow their knowledge on their own.

Wheat Growers welcome rail service legislation The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association remains hopeful the passage of Bill C-52, the Fair Rail Freight Service Act, will lead to necessary improvements in rail service in Western Canada.

The Bill requires the railways to provide service agreements to all shippers. While the Wheat Growers support and applaud this measure, it remains to be seen whether the negotiated service

agreements will include sufficient performance provisions, they say.

“The legislation is a move in the right direction,” says Levi Wood, President of the Wheat Growers.

“However, we’ll have to see whether the service agreements provided to shippers will have enough teeth to be effective in improving rail service.”

The Wheat Growers note that while the legislation mandates service agreements, it

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The Wheat Growers are a member of the Coalition of Rail Shippers which had proposed six amendments to improve the effectiveness of Bill C-52. None of the amendments were accepted.

“The proposed amendments would have provided clarity, and lessened the likelihood of costly and lengthy litigation,” says Wood.

“As it stands, it is not yet known whether shippers will be able to achieve adequate and enforceable service commitments from the railways. The proof of the pudding is in the eating.”

The Wheat Growers note the Canada Transportation Act (CTA) is subject to a statutory review starting

by June 2015. The Wheat Growers will be looking for further improvements to the legislation following that review if the amendments to the CTA incorporated in Bill C-52 do not lead to the necessary improvements in rail service.

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Redeemer Lutheran and Emmanuel Eigenfeld Celebrations Fi n a l l y, a s u m m e r weekend, and after a year of planning, the 100th Anniversary celebration of Emmanuel Eigenfeld, (known as the ‘North Church’) and the 50th Anniversary of Redeemer Lutheran in Biggar, were held June 29 and 30.

Emmanuel was filled on Saturday with a hymn sing to the old pump organ, ably played by Diana Dolack, Pastor Mark and his guitar, and the rhythm section provided by Kleiner, Hoppe and Itterman granddaughters. We were very honoured to have Saskatchewan Synod Bishop Cindy Halmarson spend the day with us and bring greetings from the wider church. After the rafters were lifted with singing, Cemetery Tour part one began with Diana, Dennis Hoppe and Pastor Mark providing the narrative.

A barbecue supper wa s e n j o y e d a t 5 : 3 0 p.m. Emil Itterman and Ernest Hoppe flipped burgers while the 100 folk attending lined up to fill their plates. An anniversary cake made b y L i n d a Ta p p a n d sponsored by Clarence Hoppe, had some younger Ittermans doing the candle blowing, and was shared by all.

After supper, Cemetery Tour part two followed with Dennis and Diana continuing to recount the lives of the people buried at Emmanuel.

They painted a picture of the times, from World War One to the ceasing of regular services at the

church in 1959, when the congregation entered into merger discussions with the church in town, St. Paul’s Lutheran.

There was a concerted effort in the 1980’s to preserve Emmanuel and some heritage funding was accessed to enable this. Before the 1950’s there were no rows or a map to the cemetery.

The flu epidemic in 1918 and the many infants that died, sometimes unnamed, have been difficult to determine.

Records were sparse and misspelling and mistakes in numbering, (as in birth year and death year) have made some of the plots, best guesses. If anyone has further information about possible burials here, Diana would appreciate hearing from you at ddolack@sasktel. net.

There was much discussion on family history and who was related to whom. All agreed that the day was beautiful and it was a great opportunity to see friends and relatives from Alberta, Manitoba and all over Saskatchewan.

Sunday morning, the celebrations moved to Redeemer in Biggar. Redeemer was the new creation of two congregations; Emmanuel and St. Paul’s. They had been sharing confirmation classes for a few years, so held joint services in St. Paul’s building while they started planning the new church.

We were so blessed and privileged to have

Rev. Dr. Erwin Buck and family attend and give the sermon. Rev. Buck had been a student minister working with the congregation when they were building their new church and also gave a sermon 50 years ago.

Rev. Curtis Satre and his wife were also able to be there. Rev. Satre was the mission consultant at the time and was very involved in the planning.

He delivered the sermon at the morning dedication service in 1963.

“Behold, I am making all things new” was the verse from Revelation 21:5b that was the theme of the celebration. Music from 50 years of church life was included in the service, as well as a new hymn, specially composed

by Earl Nostbakken, with music transcribed by Tim Bowman; a fitting ‘new creation’ to end our worship.

Cando Country Catering served a wonderful meal to the 100 people gathered.

After the meal, a short program followed.

Greetings from former pastors or their families were shared. Vera McNeil brought greetings from St. Paul’s Anglican, our sister church in the PALS community. A former Redeemer pastor, Jerry Ebbinga sent a beautiful framed photo of the pulpit in Emmanuel, to be placed in Redeemer.

Fifty years ago, Harry Meger had made a reelto-reel tape of the two services held for the original dedication.

Even after a devastating

flood, the reel to reel tape transcribed to DVD, provided excerpts of the original services for us to hear. Rev. Dr. Buck was able to hear himself, and then respond, as did Rev. Satre.

They both commented on the resourcefulness of the congregation.

Rev. Satre had copies of the reports that he was making as a mission consultant 50 years ago.

The loans obtained from the wider church to get the building started and buy an organ were quickly paid off. The pulpit, lectern, altar and baptismal font were built by August Meger and the building was erected by the men of the congregation, under the supervision of Mr. Wurtz and a little guidance from a student pastor Buck.

Rev. Dr. Buck recounted the decision he had to make at the time, when he was offered the call to Redeemer, but a seminary professor stepped in

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My Fi ve Golden Rules of Grilling Summertime is here and chances are, outdoor barbecue grilling will play a part in bringing food to the table this

season.

Thus, I thought it would be beneficial to share with you a few ground rules for grilling that I believe will enhance your overall experience and

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quality of food.

Rule #1 - Never Clean Your Grill. Now when I say “grill” in this case, I mean the cooking grates/ grids themselves.

The buildup of fallen food debris captured in the basin of the barbecue itself does need to be cleaned out periodically to prevent grease fires and to extend the life of the shell of your outdoor grill: these particles will collect moisture and thus eventually lead to deterioration.

The grates/grids however, should not be removed and scrubbed down in the sink with a scouring pad, for example.

The only “cleaning” to the grates/grids should be simply with a wire barbecue brush. This will

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013 help build more of a nonstick surface through the natural seasoning of the cooking processes much like a cast iron frying pan.

At the end of your cooking process, turn off the gas and let your barbecue cool as you normally would, then p a c k i t a wa y. W h e n preparing for the next cookout, preheat your grill over high heat which will in turn transform the residual cooked on food to char that will be easily knocked off with a good brushing.

Rule #2 - Always Preheat. Ensuring your grill is extremely hot will not only burn off any residual food bits from your last cookout, it will also guarantee great crust formation (and grill lines) on your food.

Why do we bother cooking food on a grill in the first place? The answer: Flavour.

The crusting process is the caramelizing of the natural sugars in the proteins (or added sugars) to create flavour. It is for this same reason that we don’t boil steaks; boiling steaks in water would still cook the meat, but they would be extremely lacking in flavour and texture.

Rule #3 - Oil The Meat.

Oiling the meat in advance will not only help to enhance the crusting process (and the resulting increase in flavour), it will also assist in creating a non-stick environment. I always oil the meat before seasoning with salt and pepper just prior to going onto a hot preheated grill.

Rule #4 - Oil The Grates/ Grids. In combination of oiling the meat, this will also help in flavour creation and ease of release. Both of these oiling procedures should be done with an oil that has a high smoke point. This is not an application for your extra virgin olive oil. Grapeseed oil would be perfect, but a canola or vegetable oil will work fine.

Oiling the grates/grids however should be done once they have been preheated. Protecting your hand with a grill mitt, dab some oil on a cloth and quickly, but efficiently, wipe down the hot grills. Be careful not to have the cloth soaking with oil to the point that would cause flare-ups. A light coating of oil will work fine.

This is the same procedure you should practice when cooking in a stainless steel (not non-stick) pan: preheat the pan first, and then add the oil, then the food.

Rule #5 - Leave It Alone.

Once the above four rules have been followed and the meat has now been placed on the grill, the worst thing you could do is to prematurely break that contact of meat with grill.

Even with following the above rules religiously, the meat will stick . . . at first.

Leaving it alone allows it to create a crust (grill marks) and thus helping to release it from the cooking surface. If you are following the rules above and your meat is stuck to the grill, chances are it is trying to tell you that it is not ready to be flipped yet.

Although there are other important things to remember about outdoor grilling, these are your ground rules that should always be applied in any situation.

H o w e v e r, s i n c e i t is summertime, my next column will focus on more tips including using thermometers and will address the age old question: “lid open or closed?”

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

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planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting

by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent

I love lily season!

So many gardens are filled with the Asiatic varieties. Out in the meadows, along sloughs and ponds, the wild lilies are blooming too!

This lily has many names; the orangered lily, prairie lily, the western red lily and the tiger lily. The official name is Lilium philadelphicum L. var.

Andinum. No matter what you call it, it is the flower emblem of our province! And it is illegal to pick it, uproot it or destroy it in any way.

There is a $500 fine for offenders of this law!

It has been Saskatchewan’s provincial flower since 1941. Apart from wheat, there is no other plant that typically represents our province. It is on our flag, and on our coat of arms.

I actually took a look at our coat of arms and then I realized that the beaver was holding a western lily! I knew there was a garland of lilies on the bottom, but

never really heeded the lily-clenching beaver!

Saskatchewan’s coat of arms symbolizes many things. Officially it is known as The Arms of Her Majesty in Right of Saskatchewan. The shield was assigned in 1906 by King Edward VII. It is in the provincial colours of green and gold. The lion passant or leopard on the shield is a royal symbol of England.

Then there are the wheat sheaves, representing the agriculture in our province.

In 1986, Queen Elizabeth granted the rest of the coat of arms.

The helmet above the shield is a symbol of Saskatchewan’s cosovereign status in Confederation and on this helmet is the beaver, the animal symbol of Canada, holding the western lily. On the beaver is a crown, once again representing royal sovereignty.

The animal symbol of Saskatchewan, the white-tailed deer, is on the right of the shield, and a royal lion on the left are both wearing collars of First Nation’s

Whatever it is called; prairie lily, western red lily, wood lily, tiger lily - when you see this flower blooming in our meadows, DO NOT PICK them! There is a $500 fine for picking, uprooting or disturbing in any way our provincial flower emblem! (Photos from google.com/ images)

beadwork.

From these collars are the badges of the Order of Saskatchewan. The lion’s badge has a maple leaf on it, the deer another western lily.

Then there is the garland of lilies, around the motto, Multis e gentibus vires, meaning “From many peoples, strength!”, representing the ethnic diversity of our population.

Now, the western red lily doesn’t grow only in Saskatchewan, it grows all over Canada and the

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Many call it a tiger lily, but tiger lilies are a totally different flower, that comes from Asia.

The tiger lily petals curl

The Saskatchewan Coat of Arms brings together symbols of royalty, Canada and the flower and animal symbols of Saskatchewan. down, whilst our native flower’s petals stay straight.

The western red lily is gradually disappearing

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Monarch Multiple 4H Club held their Achievement day in the Biggar Rec Valley.

June 2 The Monarch Multiple 4-H Club held their Achievement day in the Biggar Rec Valley.

The light horse members Jenna Boisvert and Kolby Haynes started off the afternoon with a demonstration of what they had learned over the year with their horses. Jenna Boisvert was awarded the Grand Aggreigate for the Light Horse project.

Jesse Tavanetz, Joel Hanson, Justin Hanson and Landen Boisvert demonstrated what they had learned with the sheep in outdoor adventure.

All the projects Record books and exams were on display in the quonset.

The beef project held their show with with Ryan Hurlburt of Saskatoon as the judge and Sylvia Fick as the announcer.

The following are the results of the beef show: Senior Showmanship: 1st Place Dylan Haynes; 2 n d P l a c e Ta y l o r Phillips. Intermediate Showmanship: 1st Place Kylah Gray; 2nd Place Emily Froehlich; 3rd Place Gage Gray; 4th Place Tanner Zagoruy; 5th Place Katelynn Zagoruy.

Junior Showmanship: 1st Place Keaton Haynes; 2nd Place Wyatt Aman; 3rd Place Kolby Haynes.

Clover Bud Showmanship: 1st Place Luke Gray.

Senior Grooming: 1st Place Taylor Phillips; 2nd Place Dylan Haynes.

Intermediate Grooming: 1st Place Emily Froehlich; 2nd Place Gage Gray; 3rd Place Kylah Gray; 4th Place Tanner Zagoruy; 5th Place Katelynn Zagoruy. Junior Grooming: 1st Place Keaton Haynes; 2nd Place Wyatt Aman; 3rd Place Kolby Haynes.

Cloverbud Grooming: 1st Place Luke Gray. The Grand Champion Heifer was Taylor Phillips with Reserve Grand Champion Emily Froehlich. Grand Champion Steer was Taylor Phillips with Reserve Grand Champion Dylan Haynes.

After the beef show members along with family and guests enjoyed a potluck supper and awards. Mr. Aubrey Wood who came to watch the achievement day also spoke to the members

Group with cattle.

Taylor Phillips receiving Grand Champion Steer award from Mark Haynes.

letting them know how great it was to see them all doing so well in 4-H and how the skills they learn will carry them forward to a bright future.

It was a great day in the valley with lots of community members in attendance.

Group with sheep.

Biggar ball teams at tourney

Dylan Haynes receiving Reserve steer award from Mark Haynes.

Taylor Philips receiving Grand Champion Heifer award from Mark Haynes.

Jenna Boisvert receiving Grand Aggreigate from Lisa Haynes.

Biggar’s Girl Softball team at the Outlook tournament, June 22. The girls had a great season, finishing up the year in fourth place.

Biggar’s Parent Pitch team at the Outlook tournament, June 22. They finished up their season recently, putting in solid efforts, finishing with smiles and medals.

(Photos for The Independent by Mel Raschke)

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013

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OBITUARIES Ronald Dimitri Ackimenko June 9, 1945 - June 17, 2013 Ronald Dimitri Ackimenko passed away on June 27, 2013 in Saskatoon, Sask. at the age of 68 years. He was born in Biggar, Sask. on June 9, 1945.

Left to cherish Ron’s memory are his brother, Dan Ackimenko of Maple Ridge, B.C.; nephews, Darryl (Charlene) Ackimenko of Biggar, Sask., Daniel (Teresa) Ackimenko of Maple Ridge, B.C., Richard (Cheryl) Ackimenko of Edmonton, Alta., Kenneth (Lisa) Ackimenko of Edmonton, Alta., Glenn (Sandy) Ponomarenko of Winnipeg, Man; sisterin-law, Joyce Ackimenko of Edmonton, Alta. He was predeceased by his mother, Olga; father, John; brother, David; sister-in-law, Sheila; aunts, Olga Ackimenko, Nina Ponomarenko; and cousin, Betty Ponomarenko.

Funeral Service was held on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. from Biggar Community Hall, Biggar, Sask. with Alan Shakotko and Curtis Egert of¿ciating. Music was provided by Biggar Associated Gospel Choir and organist Beth Shakotko. Honourary Casket Bearers were all those who shared in Ron’s life; active urn bearer was Charlene Ackimenko. Interment followed in Lizard Lake Baptist Cemetery. Tributes in Ron’s memory may be directed to Biggar & District Home Care, Box 130, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family for 50 years”.

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CARD OF THANKS The residents and Activity Department of Diamond Lodge 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.

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in July: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 10:30 a.m. For pastoral services or information, please contact Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-9517122 or leave a message at the of¿ce, 306-948-3731.

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

36tfn TUESDAYS June 18 to Sept.

24: FARMERS MARKET, 3 - 5 p.m., in the old Bargain Shop building. For tables, phone 306948-2718 or 306-948-3428 23c5 SUNDAY, JULY 7: Gospel Brunch in Seniors Hall, Harris, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Entertainment by ‘Copper Creek Gospel Band’. Large Brunch Menu includes quiche, sausage, bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs, muf¿ns, toast, scones, jelly and jams, fresh fruit platter, veggie tray, coffee, tea, Saskatoon berry tea, orange tea. Adults, $15; 6-12 years, $10; under 6, $6. Catering by Pat Trask. Advance bookings appreciated, CALL 306-6564722, leave message. Walk-ins welcome as well.

25c3 WEDNESDAY, JULY 24: Blood Donor Clinic, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., Biggar Community Hall. To make an appointment, call: 1-888-2DONATE or 1-888-236-6283.

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INVITATIONS SATURDAY, JULY 13: You are invited to a Bridal Shower for Jennifer Buxton, 3 p.m. at 3147th Ave. West, Biggar. Cards in drugstores.

27c2 SATURDAY, AUGUST 3: You are invited to a Come and Go Tea celebrating Neil Millard’s 75th Birthday, 2 - 4 p.m., Asquith Seniors Hall, Asquith, Sask. Everyone welcome! Your presence is your gift!

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

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

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

Regina, SK. Now Accepting Consignments.

Don't Delay Consign Today!

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STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca HOT TICKETS for fans in Rural Saskatchewan Only KISS July 16th REBA McENTIRE July 20th in Regina PAUL McCARTNEY August 14th in Regina Ask about our tickets in the First 5 Rowns on the floor LABOUR DAY CLASSIC Riders vs. Bombers Sept 1st in Regina P!NK October 24th in Saskatoon October 26th in Winnipeg 2013 GREY CUP Game November 24th in Regina Go on line to www.dashtours.com or call Dash Tours at 1-800-265-0000 One Call & You’re There

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

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

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CARS & TRUCKS

Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone. Fast approvals, best interest rates. Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877-796-0514. www.yourapprovedonline.com.

RECREATION 1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 306-948-7521.

36tfn 1985 Honda Goldwing, new rubber, shocks redone this spring, new battery, $3500 obo; phone 306-948-3344 34tfn

LIVESTOCK Registered Black Angus Bulls, quiet, easy to handle and calving ease bred. Semen tested and full vaccination program. EPDs available.

Haynes Angus, Biggar, Sask., 306-948-2563 or 306-948-7621.

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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

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

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

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

All the advantages of country living with the convenience of being seconds away from town.

Asking $69,900. Call Tim 306948-5052 http://MargeryLake.

TimHammond.ca.

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

Regina and Bill Kossatz

SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 70 1/4’s South Central - 17 1/4’s East Central - 99 1/4’s South - 70 1/4’s South East - 31 1/4’s South West 61 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 8 1/4’s East - 39 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK QUICK PAYMENT. YMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

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

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SERVICES

If YOU are…

• Moving • Expecting a Baby • Planning a Wedding • Anticipating Retirement Call WELCOME WAGON at 948-2563 - Lisa Haynes We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca

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We are offering exclusive rights in your area, 100% guaranteed return of investment. Don’t pay until you see your business up and running. Voted top vending program in North America.

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Call 1-855-933-3555 for more information today.

CAREER TRAINING

HOME, COTTAGES & More.

RTMI - Ready to Move in. Call 1-888-733-1411; rtmihomes. com. Red Tag Sale on now!

HOUSES FOR RENT Two bedroom house for rent in Biggar. $650/month plus utilities.

Call 306-222-8216.

27c3 Two bedroom house in Biggar, F/S/W/D included. $700/month plus utilities and damage deposit.

Available August 1, 2013. Call 306-220-7509 26p3 Two and three bedroom homes available for rent with fridge and stove included. For viewing, call 306-948-3674; 306-948-9517; 306-948-7022.

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

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

WELL-PAID/ LOW-STRESS CAREER IN MASSAGE THERAPY No need to relocate!

Independent study plus monthly classes in Calgary or Edmonton.

Our grads are in great demand throughout the west.

Excellent instructors, great results.

$1000 Distance Grant.

1-866-491-0574. www.mhvicarsschool.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Todd & Sargent General Labourers/Carpenters (Biggar, Sask.) Job Description: Perform tasks involving physical labour at construction sites. Construct, install and repair structures.

Follow blueprints, sketches, or building plans. Operate hand and power tools of all types. Clean and prepare sites. Must be able to work at excessive heights, lift 70 lbs., and perform strenuous outdoor work daily. Must pass a drug screening. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. $12-$15 per hour depending upon experience, plus overtime. Submit resume to careers@tsargent.com 27p1

Real Estate LANE REALTY CORP. 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 CORP. Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists™

Ph:(306) 569-3380 Email: lanerealtycorp@sasktel.net“ Now representing purchasers from across Canada, the United Kingdom and Mainland Europe!”

www.lanerealty.com Classi¿eds Work Phone 306-948-3344

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Biggar Dental Clinic requires a part-time receptionist, experience preferable but not necessary. Email resume to: biggardentalclinic@gmail.com 27c3

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Of¿ce assistant required, 20 hours/week. Send resume to Teri Busse, Box 669, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 26c3

Career Opportunity Have a background in insurance, agriculture, or business? Looking for a challenging career in a growing organization?

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

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

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

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

• Full job description available on request.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Overtime is available for both weekends and evenings.

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

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

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

Only those considered will be contacted. Thank You.

Biggar & Landis Insurance Services requires a full-time licenced Level III Insurance Broker for our Biggar and Landis ofÀces. Farm experience would be beneÀcial.

While building and maintaining strong relationships with local farmers, residents and commercial clients, you would be responsible for their insurance needs.

Previous insurance-related experience is an asset but not required, however, you must be willing to obtain a Level III Insurance licence and complete other required training. Applicants must possess a minimum Grade 12 education, and a positive attitude towards learning and change; must show initiative, work independently, and be friendly and outgoing.

Why work here? We offer a very competitive compensation structure, 8% matched retirement plan, and comprehensive group beneÀts, with a Health Care Spending Allowance. You’d work with a committed team in a challenging, rewarding and fun environment.

You’d live in a progressive, rural community less than one hour from Saskatoon.

Interested? Please submit your resume by July 19, 2013 to: Biggar Insurance Services Box 729 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Email: anita.silvernagle@biggarinsurance.ca We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY… JDL Underground, Biggar, Sask. is looking for EQUIPMENT OPERATORS and SEMI DRIVERS. Valid Class 1A or Class 3 licence required.

Fax resume to 306-948-4811 or Phone: 306-948-2298 for more information.

NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved.

Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect.

CAREERS

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EARN UP TO $15 PER HOUR! MCA, one of Canada’s Leading Merchandising Companies, is looking for a Greeting Card Merchandiser in Biggar. We are looking for an outgoing, selfmotivated individual with great communication skills to join our company. We offer competitive wages along with Àexible hours of work. Successful applicants must have a home computer with internet, printer, digital camera and reliable vehicle. Please email resume to gerpeel@ sasktel.net 26p2 EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier.

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

Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

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

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THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OWNER OPERATORS REQUIRED Looking for owner operators to haul asphalt oil within MB, SK, AB, and North Dakota.

Excellent compensation package. Work available immediately!

Contact Tyler for details 204.571.0187

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators).

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

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; email: brydenconstruct@xplornet.ca

theuchert@renaissancetrans.ca

GRAPHIC DESIGNER REQUIRED BY NEWSPAPER GROUP Job involves designing newspaper advertising, classi¿ed ads, page layout and commercial printing on a MacIntosh computer system. Knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat a must. If you have good typing skills, a Àair for design as well as a good work ethic and an ability to work under the pressure of deadlines, this is the career for you. We offer an excellent salary including a group bene¿ts plan. The job is located in Kindersley, SK. Send your resumé with salary expectations and examples of your work to: Stewart Crump Publisher, Box 1150, Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 or fax your resumé to 306-463-6505 or email to: hr.jamac@gmail.com

General Manager Search Are you a Sales Manager, General Sales Manager or Fixed Operations Manager? Does someone have to retire before you can get promoted? No “ old boys club” in FFUN Motor Group Think you’ ve got what it takes to run a new car dealership? FFUN Motor Group is growing and we need talented Auto Industry professions to grow with us.

Our dynamic, progressive and rapidly expanding organization provides the best opportunities to fast-track your career. If you are currently working in Automotive Retail we guarantee you a discrete interview and career assessment. Just call Kendra at 306-664-4095 and introduce yourself.

Con¿dentiality is assured.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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Technician Advancement Opportunity Hyundai Lloydminster is seeking to develop a senior skill technician.

Extensive training, above average salary and bene¿ts, moving allowance. Lloydminster is an active, family friendly community (pop. 32,000) with all of the amenities of cities twice the size. Resume to google@ lloydminsterhyundai.com.

The Board of North West Regional College is inviting applications for the position of

Chief Executive Officer North West Regional College (www.nwrc.sk.ca) is one of seven Regional Colleges which form part of Saskatchewan’s post-secondary education system. NWRC is viewed as a progressive and innovative educational institution. It is located in northwestern Saskatchewan with the head office and campus in North Battleford and a campus in Meadow Lake. NWRC offers full and part-time programming in over twenty alternate delivery sites in the areas of adult basic education, skills and technical training, literacy, health and human services and university programs. The College also develops and delivers specific business and industry training upon request. The College’s partnerships with First Nations are a source of pride.

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

The successful candidate reports to an appointed Board and works closely with the Board and the Senior Management team to implement Board Policy and manage the affairs of the College, in a manner consistent with the Board’s strategic plan and the mandate of the College.

THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT on

NEWSSTANDS

• The successful candidate will:Provide executive leadership to college staff and will be accountable for the creation of a positive and progressive work environment that supports community needs.

• Possess a graduate degree or the equivalent in education, training and experience.

• Have demonstrated exemplary leadership in a large or complex organization.

• Have experience working with a board and multiple levels of government.

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

A compensation package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Duties are to commence October 1, 2013 or at a mutually agreeable date.

All enquiries with respect to the competition should be directed to Bill Macfarlane, Lead Consultant, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit-306-249-1013 or macfarlane@sasktel.net.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit an application by July 15, 2013, marked “Confidential NWRC CEO” to selu.info@usask.ca

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

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

... thanks, The Independent

MORTGAGE BROKER

Tim Hammond Realty

KEVIN KURULAK Mortgage Associate

Licenced for:

Saskatoon - Biggar Office

Broker License #316322

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

403 Main St., Biggar

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

DUANE NEUFELDT Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

306-948-5052 (office) Cell 306-948-9168

403 Main St., Biggar

306-948-8055 Fax: 306-948-2763 www.DuaneNeufeldt.com

Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

Tim Hammond,

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

Tim Hammond Realty of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS… • Selling/Buying • Residental • Farm/Acreage • Commercial • Recreational

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

Call: 306-948-2101

FAX SERVICE at The Independent

Wally Lorenz

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

1391 - 100th St. North Battleford, SK S9A 0V9 Day or Night

306-948-5052 (office) Cell 306-948-7995 Cari McCarty

www.TimHammond.ca http://Cari.TimHammond.ca

Residential Sales

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent This space in this directory is available for only

$161.20 plus gst…

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial rd

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

one column x 2 inches for 26-week prepaid commitment (regular price is $19.88 per week = $516.88 plus gst)

Call 306-948-3344

License #315872

www.mortgagegroup.com

INSURANCE

Licenced for: •Residential

Sales Associate

Cell: (306) 843-7898 Bus: (306) 446-8800 znerol.w@sasktel.net

The Mortgage Group

direct. 306.948.5200 cell. 306.303.9025 toll free phone. 1.877.734.3216 toll free fax. 1.877.734.3219 email. kevin.tmgbroker.com

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

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

BSA

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

¾ Auto & Home Insurance ¾ Farm & Commercial Insurance ¾ Health & Travel Insurance ¾ Life Insurance & Investments ¾ Farm Succession & Estate Planning ¾ Notary Publics Landis Of¿ce Hours: Biggar Of¿ce Hours…

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

304 Main St., Biggar Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204 Website: www.biggarinsurance.ca Email: biggar@biggarinsurance.ca

100 - 2nd Ave. W., Landis Phone: 306-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044 Website: www.landisinsurance.ca Email: landis@landisinsurance.ca

“We’ll getcha covered”

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THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Helping you Help yourself Phone:

306-948-2295 Fax: 306-948-5050 ELECTRICAL

AURORA CONSTRUCTION & HAPPY AMPER SERVICES • Sewer • Water • Power • Drainage • Footings

Electrical Installation & Maintenance

Authorized Appliance Depot Electrical Wiring Trenching Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291

PHILLIPS ELECTRIC

available to do…

• Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates Ph: 306-948-5393

Cell: 306-221-6888

PLUMBING & HEATING

dionh@sasktel.net

OPTOMETRISTS

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

For all your home, business and rural needs

Call Jim @ 306-948-3333

• framing • additions • windows & door sales • siding • rooÄng • drywall & Änishing

PRAIRIE BOYZ VINYL FENCING LTD.

• residential or acreage • FREE estimates and fence designing • full service or premade for the do-it-yourself handyman • tongue and groove style

306-951-7666, Murray; 306-948-2953, Walter (h)

306-948-4565 (c)

LAROCHELLE CONTRACTING Build fences and decks For all your fence and deck needs, give me a call…

306-948-7390

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Nick Maguire 948-3325 (home) 948-4558 (cell)

Owners/Operators • Travis Young • Dallas Young • Claude Young

Dan… 306-281-5090 Chad… 306-280-1524

306-222-8673

interior & exterior painting, textured ceilings, drywall, mud & tape

New Stucco & Restoration… acrylic Ànish, full system foam, paper/ wire, pargings/ICF blocks, custom pillars & battons, repair/service

Photos by Jocelyn Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

306-948-2814

This space in this directory is available for only

$161.20 plus gst… one column x 2 inches for 26-week prepaid commitment (regular price is $19.88 per week = $516.88 plus gst)

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Faxing Photocopies Envelopes Letterheads Business Cards Receipts Invoices Statements Rubber Stamps Flyers Resumes

; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

Posters Menus Programs and Booklets Phamphlets Christmas letters File Folders Sticky Labels Address Labels Social Tickets Draw Tickets

; ;

Your Healthy Living

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

Consultant & Coach Anne G. Livingston •Ideal Protein Weight Loss Clinic •Epicure Selections •Walden Farms Products •Young Living Essential Oils •Beauticontrol Skin Care www.beautipage.ca/annelivingston

Located in Angie’s Hair Salon 219 Main St., Biggar Call 948-7274 or 948-3696

Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses GEORGE STAHL (306) 948-3776 cell: (306) 260-6503 Ph:

Northland Foaming

Spray Foam Insulation

Calendars and Day Planners Presentations and more…

Call us now for your FREE quote on all your printing needs.

Phone: 306-948-3344 Email: tip@sasktel.net Box 40, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Email: northland83@yourlink.ca Want to insulate your quonset, farm/commercial buildings, house or cabin?

Lower your heating and cooling costs and add strength to your buildings!

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

SEED CLEANING 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:

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

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

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

Phone: 306-948-5678

Mundt’s Mobile Custom Grain Cleaning Michelle Spuzak, R.M.T. (NHPC member) Located @ New Beginnings Wellness Centre, 114 - 2nd Ave. W., BIGGAR

Services available…

• Shamanic Healing • Psychosomatic Therapy • Massage • Emotional Release Therapy

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306-948-2887 VY JLSS 948-6969

DENTAL

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

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

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

Friday, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

306-948-3408

Located in the Nova Wood Centre (back entrance) 104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

306-948-2208

306-948-2805 Cell: 306-948-6062

Contact US for OFFICE SUPPLIES, FORMS and SERVICES… ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

306-918-7264

30 min.

Circuit Gym

306-716-4021

biggarindependent.ca

jacklinandrews@ gmail.com

• Five Inch Seamless • Fascia

Renos…

PHOTOGRAPHY

ONLINE @

Wylie Farms Ltd.

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modernlookhomerenos@gmail.com www.facebook.com/modern.look.35

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

Jacklin Andrews, MSW, Counsellor

Ladies Only

Kirk Ewen

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

SEED CLEANING

Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available.

306-948-2548 or 948-9710

Biggar, Sask.

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Email: nix1@sasktel.net

948-3389

Doctor of Optometry

• painting & Ӿnishing • laminate & hardwood ӿoors SORRY, Jim is unable to accept new customers until at least November 2013!

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for all your electrical needs

Dion Harrabek 306-948-2657 cell: 306-948-9136

For all your rooÀng needs… ¬New Construction ¬Metal ¬Torch-on ¬Re-roofs ¬Tile ¬Asphalt ¬All repairs ¬Shakes We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453

HANDY JIM SERVICES

DMH ELECTRIC Construction, consulting and Maintenance Licensed Journeyman

CONTRACTING LTD.

www.madgerooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

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

MADGE

306-717-2818

• Commercial • Industrial • Residential

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Wayne Baldwin, PFT, CPTA, CNHC

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

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

Visit us @ 114- 2nd Ave. W., Biggar Where you can feel right at home!

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

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

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

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

THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT on

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

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013

LEGAL SERVICES

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

ACCOUNTING

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

306-948-3376

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

…serving your community since 1972

Phone: 306-948-5133

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

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

948-2183

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

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

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

ACCOUNTING

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

Services include:

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

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

624 Duchess St. Saskatoon, SK S7K 0R1

Ph: 306-933-2970

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

jeffgorman@daviesdrury.com

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

spencerbeaulieu@daviesdrury.com

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

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Sacher

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

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

Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

M & N REPAIR

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

701 - 4 Ave. E., Biggar

948-3996

Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc., and mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities Inc. ®Credential is a registered mark owned

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

306.237.7671

Qualilty!

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

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

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

The Country Clipper

SERVICES THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth

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

For appointments and inquiries, call

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

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

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

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

Living Books Distributor

To fax…stop in at The Independent

Panasonic, Samsung,

Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Pat Wicks,

Kevin Kurulak

A Sign of

• sides of Beef available

Box 736, Biggar

Hwy 14 East, Biggar 948-2109

306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca

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

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

t Delivery

Ask Abou

Modern Licenced Abbatoir

TIRES

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

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

MONARCH MEATS

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Your authorized

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

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

Heavy Truck Repair

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

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

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

Fax:

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

948-1722

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance

J. G. Smith

Open Monday-Saturday

KRF Auto Centre

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

Biggar, Sask.

Rosetown, Sask.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

403 Main Street, Biggar

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

306-882-2289

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Toll Free: 866-403-2298

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

…for bookings contact

HAULS TO THE DUMP

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

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

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

222 Main St., Biggar

Tel: 306-986-2600

Tridem & Super B trailers

Prairieland Collision

Pamela Eaton

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

BURNT ORANGE SOLUTIONS

Gareth McKee

Rebel Landscaping

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

“Where we do it all for you!!”

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

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

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

100% handwash

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

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

Custom Grain Hauling

is a full service law office that practices…

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

COMPUTER SERVICES

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

SERVICES

SERVICES

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

1st Ave. West, Biggar

Roe & Peszko ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

COURIER/HAULING

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

Garry A. Faye

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

306-948-3346

AUTOMOTIVE

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

Shop at my home!

Call 948-3427 for appts.

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

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

Anne G. Livingston

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

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

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

Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar

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

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

658-4474, Landis, SK

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

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

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

…call 306-948-3344

18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013

BCS Elementary Excellence Awards

Brooklyn Zagoruy, Top Academic Grade 4 (left), with Mrs. Isinger. (Independent photos by Daryl Hasein)

Grade 5 Honour Roll Cassidy Winslow, Madeline Ellard, Dylan Churchill, Austin Taylor, Madison Genaille.

Grade 4 Honour Roll Brooklyn Zagoruy, Abby Doleman, Sydney Leschinski, Kalin Harrabek, Siena Ellis, Ethan Massie, Kolby Haynes, Gage Dearing.

Toby Pearce, Most Improved Grade 4 (left), with Mrs. Isinger.

Barry Hooper, Most Improved Grade 4 (left), with Mrs. Isinger.

Zack Wells, Most Improved Grade 6 (left), with Mrs. Darroch.

Tacy Bartusek, Junior Citizenship Award (left), with Mrs. Darroch.

House League Award, House of King Co-Captains, Savana Ellis, Alric Massie.

Alex Hinse, Most Improved Grade 5 (left), with Mr. Elliot.

Cole Whiteford, Junior Citizenship Award (left), with Mrs. Darroch.

Grade 6 Honour Roll Kate Ilyasova, Savana Ellis, Tacy Bartusek, Janessa Bryan, Madison Weir, Anthony Hack, Cole Whiteford, Coye Kelliher, Nicholas Lovenuk, Alric Massie, Madison Sopczak.

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK -19

Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (26 June, 2013) High quality of life for Saskatchewan’s seniors As spring turns to summer across Saskatchewan, the most important work an MLA does gets underway.

When the spring session of the Legislature came to an end, Premier

Brad Wall gave us some summer homework with simple instructions - go home and listen. Now into their sixth straight year, these consultations are invaluable.

Last year, they laid the groundwork for our Growth Plan and its ambitious goals of a 1.2 million people living in Saskatchewan by 2020 and

Not Everyone Can Do Everything

the pursuit of a growth agenda that improves the quality of life for all people.

Ensuring a high quality of life for Saskatchewan’s seniors has long been priority of our government.

I am proud to announce that effective July 1, benefits for eligible seniors under both the Seniors Income Plan (SIP) and the Personal Care Home Benefit (PCHB) are increasing. The monthly maximum SIP benefit for seniors living in special care homes will double, from $25 to $50. SIP benefits for seniors living independently will increase to

a maximum of $250. The monthly income threshold under the PCHB increases to $1,875. If you qualify for the PCHB, the program makes up the difference between eligible seniors’ monthly income and $1,875.

One of the challenges of growth is the demand it places on infrastructure.

To that end, another busy highway summer construction season is underway. Most recently, we announced that pre-construction work has begun to twin specific sections of some of the province’s busiest highways: • Highway 16 east of

ADVERTISE and let us do the work of bringing business to you

Biggar Independent 306-948-3344

CAM-DON MOTORS LTD. 3rd row seating, 110,000km

$7,900

2013 Flex Limited, loaded, 22,000km ................................................... $34,900 2009 Yamaha 650 V-classic with windshield and helmet, only 760km, mint! .......................................... $ 6,250 2008 Chev Impala LS, only 93,000km, SK Tax PD ............................... $10,900 2007 Ford F-150 XLT, supercrew, 4.6L, auto, 160,000km ........................ $10,900 2007 Ford F-350, 4x4, crew, deck, hoist, 5.4 auto ..................................... $17,900 2007 F-150 Supercab long box, 4x4, 5.4L, great work truck! ........... $ 9,900 2005 Chev Silverado, extended cab, 4x4, 4.8 auto, local, very good..$ 9,900

TRADES WELCOME, MORE VEHICLES AVAILABLE, FINANCING AVAILABLE

Saturday, July 13 • 7:30 p.m.

The Fort Pitt Farms Christian Community Gospel Choir

2004 Freightliner M2 C7 Cat, auto, 24’ van/w power tailgate, 280km, very good ................................................... $29,900 2002 F-350 Crew Cab, 7.3 auto, 4x4, dually, 170,000km with deck .... ............... ..........................................COMING IN! 1997 Ford Supercab, 4.6 auto, local trade ......................................... $ 2,750 1997 Freightliner FL 112, Cummins 10 spd, A/R, SK Safety, c/w new 20’ CIM BHT ........................................................$39,900 1997 GMC C7500, 24’ deck s/a 8.7L gas ................................................... $12,900 1997 F-150 XL, reg cab, 4.2V6 5 spd standard .................................... $ 2,950 1977 18 ft Motorhome Dodge chassis ................................................... $ 3,450

is hosting a special evening of music, information and awareness called…

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

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

Who we are:

MF 2300 52” 26 h.p.

Nondenominational Christian fellowship of Hutterite background from the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.

$3,795

Our Message:

0-turn mowers in stock NOW

***VIEW OUR AUTOS ON www.camdonmotors.com

Call 306-237-4212

TOLL FREE 1-888-264-1955 “If you don’t see the vehicle you want, we will Ànd it, give us a call”

We Service What We Sell

ers.

The Water Security Agency, as it did when there was the potential for significant spring flooding in Saskatchewan this year, is monitoring the situation closely. The communities of Cumberland House and Cumberland House First Nation have been evacuated and the floodgates at the Gardiner Dam were opened to slow the flow of water down.

So back to this summer’s homework. If you see your MLA out and about, or have a chance to stop by the constituency office for a coffee, don’t hesitate to chat with us.

We need your input to get our assignment done.

It’s due in September and the Premier’s not big on “lates”.

I look forward to hearing from you so that together we can continue to move Saskatchewan forward.

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

Mark Your Calendars!

Perdue, Sask.

2006 Freestar,

Saskatoon to Clavet; • Highway 7 west of Saskatoon Delisle; and • Highway 39 east of Estevan to Bienfait.

With the Canada Day long weekend upon us, the RCMP and the Ministry of Highways’ Highway Transport Patrol are teaming up to conduct a safety blitz. New black and white signs will tell drivers exactly when to slow to 60 km/h. Drivers now face three times the normal fines for speeding and heavier enforcement in work zones. Slowing down not only protects you and your family, it also means the men and women who maintain our highways get to go home to their families.

Our hearts go out to our neighbours to the west, as historic flooding in Alberta captures headlines across the country and around the world.

The flooding has implications for Saskatchewan in terms of higher water flows from the North and South Saskatchewan Riv-

DL #916201

Sat, July 13, 2013 @ 7:30 pm

.

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

Refreshments will be served.

Come join us!

You will not be disappointed!

Our website: www.fortpittcc.com

Phone: 780-872-4871 for more info

20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013

Chris and the staff at Battleford Furniture would like to

THANK YOU THEIR FRIENDS & CUSTOMERS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT! WAREHOUSE MOVES ARE ALL DONE AND LIFE IS GETTING BACK TO NORMAL.

BATTLEFORD FURNITURE can now start celebrating their

26 Year in the Battlefords! th

26 years of offering name brand furniture, appliances, and electronics at guaranteed lowest prices.

This SALE offers OVER 2 MILLION DOLLARS of in-stock inventory “THE LATEST & GREATEST” in stock and ON SALE!

26 equal monthly payments* with NO INTEREST on furniture and sleep sets.

Spend $49999 $ 23 and pay only 19 /month Spend $99999 $ 46 and pay only 38 /month Spend $199999 $ 88 and pay only 76 /month * OAC on regular priced furniture and sleep sets. $99.99 one time administration fee.

CASH & CARRY SPECIALS THROUGHOUT THE STORE! 100’s of specials that must be seen!

has negotiated

SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY DEALS with all of our suppliers.

IN-STOCK SPECIALS as well as

DISCOUNTS for

SPECIAL ORDERS!

Located at 192-24th Street West, Battleford - 2 Blocks north of the Post OfÀce in the Town of Battleford • Toll Free 1-877-937-7474 • Local 306-937-7474 • Fax 306-937-7676 Check us out at www.battlefordfurniture.com