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MP Block pays tribute to WWII veterans. Page 3.

Biggar Central School hands out awards recognizes the year past.

See pages 7 and 9

Kelly Block

Vol. 106 No. 27

The reality beneath . . . Trees reflected in the waters of Springwater Lake, Friday were the perfect end to a day on the water. for a treat, turn the picture 45 degrees clockwise or counter clockwise and watch the reality shift from the

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Food For Thought looking for donations as need increases Biggar and District Food For Thought continues to offer food hampers on a monthly basis to residents of Biggar, Landis and surrounding areas.

They also provide healthy snacks for the children during Family Centre events as well as food for needy community college students.

Your food bank has no funding and runs entirely on donations of money and food. Funds are used to purchase bread, milk, eggs, meat and fresh fruit and vegetables.

Biggar and District Food For Thought only shops at local stores.

Their books are audited on a yearly basis and are open for anyone to examine. They recently received a large finan-

cial grant from Prairie Malt for which they are very grateful.

But it won’t last forever. Their shelves are getting bare as they have been experiencing a rise in demand for services.

Financial donations are welcome as well as non-perishables such as canned fruit and vegetables, brown beans, pasta sauce, rice, pasta, dry mixes such as Side Kicks, Hamburger Helper, crackers, soup, Kraft Dinner, cereal peanut butter.

Please do not donate expired food as they cannot use it. Donations of fresh vegetables and fruit are appreciated a few days prior to the third Wednesday of each month as that is ham-

per day.

Food For Thought has a dedicated group of individuals donating their time to your food bank.

“After several months of being involved, I feel the food bank has gotten a bad rap these past few years,” explained Bobbie Haynes of Food For Thought. “Rumours of abuse are greatly exaggerated and the need is great. Biggar is a wealthy community but we also have families who need a hand up. Please consider regular donations whether financial of food stuffs. We could really use a food drive if any organizations are willing to step up.”

Food For Thought is also in need of a photocopier/printer if someone

has one they no longer use. Their dedicated phone number is (306) 951-7510 if you wish more information. They will answer any ques-

tions within the realm of privacy laws.

Please remember the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise

a child” and regularly donate to your local food bank.

To those who already help, Thank You!

Capital Equipment budget approved by Heartland Regional Health Authority The Heartland Regional Health Authority (HRHA) has approved a capital budget that will address capital equipment priorities throughout the region’s communities.

The 2015-16 capital equipment and projects budget was approved at the Heartland Regional Health Authority’s special meeting on June 25. This capital budget will provide

funds to the region to purchase equipment and renovations related to patient and staff safety.

The Board approved a $2.68 million investment for 2015-16 that will be utilized to purchase a variety of items of equipment.

In partnership with the Ministry of Health the capital investment will be financed through targeted funding sources of $2M and the balance

from the region’s 20142015 operational surplus of $778K. Equipment was identified and prioritized with input from all levels of the organization encompassing factors such as the age of equipment, repair history, vendor support, and others.

Nearly 200 items of equipment have been …see Heartland budget, pg 16

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Biggar Central School students marked June 29 with their annual rite of passage - graduation!

Smiles abounded as the grads made their last “official� day celebrating their achievement.

Alexandria Larochelle, Alexis Epp, Anissa Silbernagel, Ashley Heather, Brandi Kocay, Braydon Voll, Carley Ellis, Cody Thompson, Dalton Whiteford, Destiny Hammel, Emily Riemer, Geoffrey Massie, Gordon May, Jake Lehnert, Jan Carlo Villanueva, Desiree Hinse, Jaycee Neigum, Jesse Mallas, Karli de Bussac, Kolby Ellis, Liam Boyle, Liam Mair, Luke Remeshylo, Cole Gillespie, Justin McRann, Tyler McRann, Mazie Hooper, Megan Bryan, Meghan George, Reginald Smith, Santanah Leis, Sara Rogers, Shadi Achkar, Shelby Stanley, Tanner Zagoruy, Tiara Keith, Tristen Trotchie and Zachary Gosselin bid a fond and hearty goodbye to the opening act in their lives.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Rack Petroleum signs Health and Safety Leadership Charter Safe Saskatchewan continued its momentum towards changing Saskatchewan’s safety culture, and Biggar’s Rack Petroleum joined 50 businesses, government agencies and community leaders.

The Rack became a partner for a safer province by signing on to the Saskatchewan Health and Safety Leadership Charter.

“For decades, Saskatchewan has suffered the toll of an epidemic of preventable injury but, year after year, we are seeing that change for the better,” explained Gord Moker, CEO of Safe Saskatchewan. “Last year, we celebrated one of the largest ever Charter events. This year, we have seen that progress continue through yet another successful event.”

Safe Saskatchewan is a registered not-for-profit organization whose vision is an injury-free Saskatchewan. In 2010, Safe Saskatchewan and WorkSafe Saskatchewan launched the Saskatchewan Health and Safety Leadership Charter, aimed at creating a cultural shift among community leaders, and positioning injury prevention as a core value.

Signatories participate in a health and safety leadership learning community that shares information and best practices.

As a result of ongoing recruitment efforts in 2014-15, the Charter welcomed new signatories whose organizations represent the agricultural, airline, automotive, construction, cooperative, government, healthcare, manufactur-

ing, mining, municipal, non-profit, oil and gas, publishing, recycling, research, retail, security, service, transportation and technology sectors.

These new signatories join 382 other leaders from across the province who have made this commitment. The Charter initiative is an integral part of Mission:Zero, a long-running program aimed at eliminating preventable injuries in the province.

The signatures on the Charter are more than just ink on paper. Studies show that Charter members’ time loss injury rate dropped for the fifth consecutive year, and from 2013 to 2014, decreased by 14.78 per cent versus the provincial decease of just 5.12 per cent. And the provincial total injury rate decreased by 10.38 per

Diane Akister and Kevin McNicholls of Biggar’s Rack Petroleum helped usher in a new era of safety for the local business, signing on as a partner to Mission: Zero. (Submitted Photo) cent, but Charter members’ total injury rate dropped by 11.18 per cent.

“We have made great strides in changing the way Saskatchewan

people think and act about health in safety at home, work and play,” said Moker. “These new signatories will serve as tremendous allies and role models in our

ongoing efforts. I want to thank all the Charter signatories, past and present, for their leadership and commitment to Mission:Zero.”

for the commemorative lapel pin and certificate.

Request forms are available online at veterans. gc.ca, and by calling Veterans Affairs Canada at 1-866-522-2122.

“I join my colleagues across the country in recognizing the tremendous contributions of those who courageously defended our shared values of peace and freedom in the Second

World War,” said Pierre Lemieux. “Through this tribute, we are remembering and honouring those who served in this conflict with pride and appreciation.”

With a population of some 11 million in 1939, Canada’s contribution to the Second World War was disproportionately large. From 1939 to 1945, more than one

Block pays tribute to Second World War vets Affairs, Parliamentary Kelly Block, Secretary to the Member of Minister of VeterParliament ans Affairs, Pierre for SaskaLemieux, and Brad toon-RoseTrost, Member of town-Biggar, Parliament for SasThursday katoon-Humboldt. hosted a Among their famceremony ily, friends and recognizing community, local Canadian Kelly Block Second World War Veterans of Veterans were prethe Second World War in honour of sented with a commemthe 75th anniversary of orative lapel pin and Canada’s participation certificate of recognition in honour of the extraorin the conflict.

Block hosted the event dinary role Canadians on behalf of the Hon- played in the Allied vicourable Erin O’Toole, tory.

Recipients at the event Minister of Veterans

included: Bernhard Penner, Bob Atkinson, Campbell Casswell, George Tastad, Gordon Stevens, James Bertolo, Lloyd Henderson, Nina Teece, Orville Middleton, Paul Hrynkiw, Peter Dyck, Bob Mason, Stan (Bernice) Fallas, and Walter Howe.

“We must never forget the bravery and the sacrifices made by those who fought for our freedom during the Second World War,” stressed Block. “I am honoured to be able to present these pins to our veterans as a token of our country’s

gratitude for their service.”

On September 10, 2014, to mark the 75th anniversary of Canada’s engagement in the Second World War, the Minister of Veterans Affairs, announced a national tribute to honour living Veterans of the Second World War. Canadians who served at least one day with Canadian forces, or with any other Allied force including the Canadian or British Merchant Navy, either at home or abroad, during the Second World War, are eligible to apply

…see Block Tribute pg 19

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Brainstorming for a topic Sometimes it is difficult to find a topic to write about in this space. It’s all about giving the readers something to think about and ponder over. But, maybe the readers don’t want to be forced to think about a heady topic. After all, it is summer.

June is a busy, busy time for lots of people. It all starts with Town and Country Fair Days and rolls right into windups for various activities and organizations and then school is just about over. There are field trips and graduations and sports tournaments.

Following that people’s minds are on summer holidays, lazy days at the lake and beach, sitting in the backyard and on and on and on.

Do the readers really want to turn their minds to politics, the rights and wrongs taking place in the world? Probably not.

So, I googled editorial topics. Well, there were some interesting choices. s 3HOULD COMMUNITY SERVICE BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL s !RE 3MARTPHONES MAKING US STUPID s "EAT THE CLOCK 4IME MANAGEMENT SECRETS THAT WILL HELP YOU GET THINGS DONE s $O GOOD 6OLUNTEER s 3HOULD PLASTIC BAGS BE BANNED s !RE YOU ADDICTED TO YOUR PHONE These are all great topics -- perhaps for another time.

But the one I really like was a challenge -- Put down your Smartphone.

How many times are you talking to someone and they pick up their phone and start texting or checking their emails or opening up facebook. Hello. I’m the one talking to you in person. Surely that should count for something.

Well, I’ve now used up all my space for this week. Maybe next week it’ll be time to tackle another topic.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome.

P.H.

For system financial risk, use regulation not monetary policy

by Paul Jenkins, former Senior Deputy Governor and David Longworth, former Deputy Governor, at the Bank of Canada. They are also Senior and Research Fellows at the C.D. Howe Institute High and rising household debt is raising red flags. In its June Financial System Review, the Bank of Canada evaluated risks to financial stability associated with household financial stress and a sharp correction in housing prices, and came to the conclusion that the impact of these risks stood at the highest level among those it assesses.

What can be done to address such vulnerabilities and risks? We believe that they should be addressed primarily through a new, clear framework for using regulatory tools aimed specifically at financial system stability risks, so-called systemic risks, and not by monetary policy.

That means financial regulatory policies assigned to the specific tasks of dampening the financial cycle — including cycles in credit, credit conditions and LIQUIDITY ˆ OR INCREASING THE RESILIENCY of the financial system to these cycles.

The global financial crisis, in which rapid credit creation lay at the heart, showed that such policies are essential to reduce the risk of financial crisis.

In response, many advanced countries have legislated “macroprudential� policy frameworks, including clear governance structures with specific tools, or instruments, to use actively to get

the job done. Canada, however, has not yet done so.

The absence of such a framework in Canada presents a serious constraint on the Bank of Canada’s conduct of monetary policy. With Canada’s inflation-target agreement between the government and the Bank of Canada up for renewal by the end of next year, we have an opportunity to address this gap.

The integration of financial stability considerations into the conduct of monetary policy has become an important issue in all countries. How best to integrate monetary stability and financial stability is one of the central issues the Bank of Canada has identified in the lead-up to the 2016 renewal of the inflation-target agreement.

While the Bank of Canada’s current risk-management approach to monetary policy takes into account financial stability risks in the setting of policy, this approach alone cannot ensure effective management of both systemic risks and inflation control.

With the global economy still reeling from the aftermath of the global financial crisis and, more recently, with the drop in oil prices, the Canadian ECONOMY CONTINUES TO REQUIRE ACCOMmodative monetary policy. Indeed, the Bank of Canada lowered its overnight policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.75 per cent on January 21, 2015.

Although justified in terms of countercyclical demand-management policy

and achieving the Bank’s 2 per cent inflation target, this cut in rates poses a potentially serious dilemma for the Bank, adding to the vulnerabilities and risks of an already-elevated level of household indebtedness.

With active “macroprudential� policy rarely used, and no framework to guide its use, the Bank of Canada has only one tool—the policy interest rate—to deal with both financial stability and inflation control. This risks compromising monetary stability by forcing the Bank to deal with two targets–financial and monetary stability — with a single instrument.

There would be significant advantages to the Canadian economy overall, and to the Bank of Canada as the monetary authority, in having a well-formulated framework that specifies the active policy tools to be used in limiting systemic risks, and thereby promoting financial stability. These tools could include MORTGAGE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS AND ADD ONS TO THE REQUIRED EQUITY CAPITAL for financial institutions.

Over the past two years, Canadian monetary policy would have been better placed to combat low inflation and low output had financial system-oriented policies been openly and transparently geared to reducing the systemic risks associated with high household indebtedness and high and rising housing prices.

The role of monetary policy in deal-

ing with financial stability depends on whether active macroprudential policy is used to combat systemic risks within the context of a well-defined framework describing the use of active tools.

In the present situation, where active macroprudential policy is little used and lacks a framework for use, monetary policy becomes a more important line of defense against systemic risks than it needs to be.

Ideally, prior to agreement on the 2016 renewal, the federal government, drawing on best practices elsewhere–such as those of the U.K. government and Bank of England– would take steps to put such a framework in place. As part of the framework, independence and responsibility for active tools should be given to a committee, functioning as a single body but made up of the current regulatory and supervisory agencies.

Appropriate and robust assignments of responsibility and accountability are a critical part of the effective functioning of an economy. With two targets, it is appropriate to have two instruments, or classes of instruments, one assigned to each target.

The payoff for Canadians cannot be overstated: greater assurance of financial stability as a result of the direct assignment of responsibilities for active macroprudential policy, and of monetary stability as a result of the Bank of Canada’s continued primary focus on inflation and output stabilization.

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colours of the silk’s of that year’s winner (Effendi) and the tradition has continued ever since. As soon as the winner is declared, a painter climbs to the top of the copula to paint the weather vane in the colours of the winner’s silks of the jockey and the horse and the colours remain until next year’s winner is declared.

Woodlawn Vase The Woodlawn Vase has quite a colourful history. It is usually moved from winner to winner but as it was being transported in 1860, the Civil War broke out. While the war was on, racing was put on hold and to keep the vase safe from being melted down, it was buried at Woodlawn and then dug up again for the next competition in 1866. The vase stands at 34 inches and weighs

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Never on Sunday The Preakness has never run on Sunday and since 1931 it has never been run on Saturday afternoon: Tuesday, 14 times; Friday, 13; Monday, six; Wednesday, five; Thursday, four.

Winning Colours Seventy-one out of 136 Preakness winners have been bays with chestnut being the most popular colour (44 winners). As for the other colours there have been 15 brown winners, two blacks and three grays.

In 1997 a new category gray/roan was created by the winner, Silver Charm.

Painting of the Weather Vane This tradition evolved quite by accident. In 1909 the building’s arrow-shaped weather vane was struck by lightning. Its replacement was painted the

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The Pimlico Race Course, the second oldest racetrack in the United States, is home to the Preakness Stakes. It sits on 70 acres of land, west of Jones Falls which was purchased by the Maryland Jockey Club for $23,500 and then built the track for another $25,000.

Baltimore embraced the race and its residents could be seen in horse-drawn carriages on race day. They would parade down Green Spring Road and on to the course. As the years progressed the Western Maryland Railroad built a spur at Arlington to go directly to the grandstand. The racetrack became known as “Old Hilltop” after a small rise in the infield -- a favourite gathering where trainers and enthusiasts could view and cheer on the horses.

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Black Eyed Susans The state flower of Maryland is the blackeyed susan and is also the flower of the Preakness. The flower has 13 petals which symbolize the 13 colonies, of which Maryland was one and the black and yellow of the flowers are the state’s colours. There is a long standing tradition where a blanket of the flowers is draped across the shoulders of the winning horse. It takes eight hours and four people to make the blanket which is 18 inches wide and 90 inches long.

Adjournment Pimlico is the only race track in the United States that was honoured by the adjournment of the U.S. House of Representatives for the first and only time in history. It was 1877 and the politicians couldn’t miss watching The Great Race between Parole, Ten Broeck and Tom Ochiltree.

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by Bob Mason

The Thing!

Before he even started this article, Yours Truly (Y.T.) made a long list of these crazy happenings, although he knew darn well that he could have made it a lot longer!

He’s not even sure what he should name this article either! Mebbe it is some kind of an unknown ego-complex that always seems to be there making a mess of many of the things that he tries to do!

We’ve all had our bad days (well, some are worse than others) and mebbe some kind of a youthful experience is coming back to haunt him, I dunno!

All his intentions have been good before he started anything and although Y.T. always claims it isn’t his fault (and the ready is not 100 per cent the forgiving

type) let’s call the whole thing kind of “sloppy”, eh?

It doesn’t seem that long ago that Y.T. was known as the second sloppiest person in Perdue, but he had that dubious honour taken away when the number one “sloppy person” moved somewhere else!

This may be only hearsay, but they tell me that when she spilled a glass of red (Claret!) wine on a white tablecloth, she couldn’t stand the criticisms of the neater nondrinkers present, left the country, and never came back!

However, now that he is number one (and president) of the “Sloppy Joe” club, Y.T. finds that not only is it lonely at the top but very few of the hesitant “runners-up” want the job either!

I think that any qualifications Y.T. has, in the ranks of sloppiness, all started years ago when our pretty, newly-arrived school teacher asked Little Bobby if he would carry a huge, brand new, bottle of blue ink over and set it on her desk?

We made it up the big stone steps alright, across the room, and was just going to place it on her desk, when that “thing” (mentioned at the top of the page!) gave Little Bobby’s arm a push!

Crash! That big bottle broke as it fell over and splashed that blue ink all over everything on the teacher’s desk!

Actually, L.B. Shed quite a few tears, but although the pretty young school teacher (and some of the older girls) never mentioned his clumsiness, they consoled him by saying things like: “There, there now. It could happen to anyone!”

We were pretty young then, but ever since, Yours Truly has been surprised at how much a few tears can do!

Little Bobby can be forgiven though, about that big blue spot on the teacher’s desk at Saginaw School. A few years later a fellow showed our “work crew” a big blue spot on the floor of Hal-

cyonia School north of Borden where a clumsy student named John Diefenbaker tripped one day and spilled ink all over! Even John couldn’t win them all, eh?

All his life that “Thing” has been there, and Y.T. could make a long list of how it has done an awful lot in order to make Yours Truly seem a little more awkward!

When we were growing up and had quite a lot of stock on the farm, we used to pull hay into the loft of the big stable with a long rope and slings.

Many times the slings broke just as they were about to go in the big doors!

The result being that when we reforked all that hay onto another sling, we developed a lot more muscle on our biceps than in our brains!

Dad always insisted that we put too much hay in each sling! But he failed to notice the sly cuts that “Thing” had made to weaken the ropes!

“Slings” kind of went out of style when square balers appeared, but that “Bicep/Brain” ratio never changed that much!

Nevertheless that “ink spilling”, “sling breaking”, “Thing”, just had

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2015 to get in there and do its figured all he could do, was find a bigger nail! stuff!

Our hens had done Phyllis and Y.T. sure put in that first year of their bit in keeping Phylour marriage in unfor- lis and myself from getgettable style! We were ting a room in the “Poor scraping the bottom of House”, but that “Thing” the barrel when at last just snuck away out we took on a contract to there and hit itself! sell hatching eggs! Wow! Mebbe a fellow should Just imagine! What a mention a few more fantastic price was paid of the headaches that for a dozen hatching eggs “Thing” has created, like in those days! Eighty the time it pushed over a cents for a dozen almost cupboard we were moving – and it was full of seemed unheard of!

In his usual “over-care- wedding dishes! (Have ful” manner, Y.T. drove a you ever seen a grown three-inch nail into an man cry?) Or that faceoverhead beam to hang full of mud that “Thinga full basket of eggs on, Guided” mortar threw in while he gathered anoth- Y.T.’s face in the Hockwald Forest. er.

Mebbe he should menSorry to report this, but that “anti-hobgoblin” tion that time when he (or whatever you call it!) was a backhoe operator, just reached out and bent that the “Thing” moved that nail right over until his toolbore so he covthe whole basket fell to ered it with six-feet of earth! But there isn’t the floor. Crash!

It wasn’t the noise of enough space in most that ten dollars worth of newspapers to tell about hatching eggs hitting the all the crazy things that cement floor that both- “Thing” has done!

The only way that Y.T. ered Y.T. so much, but the groan and gnashing can think of getting rid of teeth he made when of that “Thing” is to give he realized that some- it to someone – and the how he had to get rid Reader is such a nice of that “Thing” that had person!

If sum of these wurds bothered him all his life.

He thought about it for ain’t speled write, it isn’t quite a while, and before the Editor’s fault – it’s he went in to break the that darned “Thing” sad news to his wife he doing its stuff again!

Kelly Block, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, was joined Friday by Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner and Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter, to announce that new passing lanes on Highway 7 between Delisle and Rosetown are nearing completion.

“Our government’s support for public infrastructure has never been stronger,” said Block. “We are pleased to work with the Province of Saskatchewan to approve projects under the New Building Canada Fund, to ensure that infrastructure funding continues to flow in Saskatchewan as we focus on creating jobs, promoting growth, and building strong, prosperous communities across Canada.

Canadians rely on having safe and secure road networks to get them to work, to school and to their many other daily activities and we are proud to have invested in the Highway 7 passing lanes project between Delisle and Rosetown, which will benefit all travellers

passing through this corridor.”

The Government of Canada set aside up to 50 per cent of eligible costs, to a maximum of $3.83 million for the Highway 7 Passing Lanes project under the New Building Canada Fund’s Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component, National and Regional Projects (PTIC-NRP). The Government of Saskatchewan will be responsible for all remaining costs related to this project.

The total cost of the project is estimated at $8.5 million.

“Investing in infrastructure that meets the increased demands of a diversified economy and growing population is a priority for our government,” Heppner said.

“These passing lanes increase traffic capacity on the highway and improve safety by providing additional opportunities to pass.”

When officially opened in coming weeks, four new sets of passing lanes spanning a total of 16 kilometres will provide highway travellers with

New passing lanes nearing completion on Highway 7

more opportunities to safely pass and improve traffic flow.

Highway 7 users will also benefit from additional major safety improvements.

“Traffic volumes continue to increase on this busy interprovincial route, which connects Saskatoon and Calgary, and the passing lanes will improve safety and efficiency for shippers, commuters and all other motorists,” Reiter said.

About 25 kilometres of highway is being twinned between Saskatoon and Delisle. The Government of Canada is funding half of the eligible costs of the project to a maximum of $32 million.

Work could be completed as soon as fall 2018.

The balance of the project costs are being funded by the Government of Saskatchewan.

The Government of Saskatchewan is also investing $2.8 million to repave about 30 kilometres of Highway 7 near Harris and recently completed a $3.1 million paving project east of Vanscoy.

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Biggar Central School 2000 Grade 4-6 Elementary Awards 2015

Academic Excellence Awards, Grade 4: Hailey Baroni, Katelyn Fecht, Denice Ferre, Hayden McMahon, Lewis Ormiston, Mithili Mudalige (Top Academic), Jade Trotchie, Ethan Winslow, Seamus Walker.

Grade 4, Most Improved: Justice Pritchard

Grade 5, Most Improved: Chantel Hinse, Chayni Buck.

Academic Excellence Awards, Grade 5: Layne Miller, Chayni Buck, Jason Hammond, Kade Coyle, Kennedy Sopczak, Kolby Zagoruy (Top Academic).

Grade 6, Junior Citizens: Nathan Carter, Siena Ellis.

House Award: Kolby Haynes, Austin Hooper.

of teaching have made Anne’s IndEP program a great place for many students. Anne has shared her expert knowledge and experience in volleyball with many of our athletes and staff. She will be staying in Biggar for now, and will be spending more time visiting her three children Laura, Tara, and Andrew.

Mr. Jim Elliott has been teaching in the Biggar area for nearly 18 years, and prior to that he taught in Maymont and North Battleford. In that time he spent many years teaching upper elementary grades, and in the most recent year he taught Grade 7. He has been a dedicated member of our staff and volunteered in many ways around the school, including football games, the elementary intramural program, UNICEF, and the milk program. Mr. Elliott has been dedicated to the learning of the students in his classes,

and always cared for and wanted the best for them.

He is looking forward to spending some time with his wife Bonita and their three children Brayden, Shelayna, and Kaidree.

Mrs. Hill will only be returning to the school for a very short time at the start of the next school year, then will be retiring from her career as an Educational Associate.

In her 18 years as an EA in the Biggar School Division, then the Sun West Division, Mrs. Hill has helped countless numbers of children achieve their full potential. When working in the classroom, Mrs. Hill is an amazing resource for all of the students, and makes herself available to help whenever possible. She is very knowledgeable about the students that she works with and many strategies that can improve the learning of many of our students. She and her husband Rick are in the process of moving to

Grade 6, Most Improved: Alex Hooper.

Volunteer Excellence Award, left to right: Kolby Zagoruy, Kennedy Sopczak, Kolby Haynes, Ethan Massie, Nathan Carter, Megan Striga (Missing: Fatima Striga).

BCS year end As we wind up this school year, I want to share some staffing information as there are some changes in the upcoming year. We have three retirees, one maternity leave, and three new faces in the building!

I will start with our retiring staff members.

Ms. Anne Cote spent many years teaching and coaching volleyball in Saskatoon. Prior to arriving in Biggar, she was the assistant Women’s Volleyball coach for the Memphis University.

Though Ms. Cote has only been with us for four years, in that time she has dedicated herself to both the IndEP program and our extra-curricular programs in a huge way.

Just as important, or maybe more importantly, Anne created relationships with her students that encouraged them to continue their pursuit of their Grade 12 Diploma.

Her flexibility, relatability, and genuine love

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Saskatoon to be closer to their children.

We are very much going to miss the experience and personality that Mr. Elliott, Mrs. Hill, and Ms. Cote brought to our staff. As we look forward to new faces next year, we know that our outgoing staff are leaving big shoes to fill!

Mr. Stephen Hadden and his wife Erin are joining the community with their three children, and he will be the IndEP teacher next year. Ms. Diedra Whitell is moving to our community as well to teach our Grade 7 students and our band

program. Both teachers are very much looking forward to jumping in to the school community.

Mrs. McKinley is expecting her first child this September, so we are happy to have Mrs. Melanie Kramer with us for the upcoming school year.

We wish Mrs. McKinley all the best with her new baby upon its arrival and welcome Mrs. Kramer to our staff once again.

In closing, I would like to thank the community and all of the parents that support our school throughout the year. We are proud of the good things happening for our

students, and we know they couldn’t happen without all of the support we receive. I would like to thank all of our school staff as well for making this a great place to go to work every day. The dedication of the staff in this building is incredible.

Classes resume on September 1, and families can expect to receive their mailouts containing registration forms in the first week of August.

On behalf of the staff at BCS 2000, I wish you all a safe and happy summer and we will see you in the fall!

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MUNICIPAL BY-ELECTION 2015 Whereas, Brian Watson, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division Six is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for this office will take place on July 22, 2015.

Dated this 25th day of June, 2015.

Cheryl A. Martens, Returning Officer

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THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2015

Winds of change come from philosophy, not government

by Calvin Daniels

It is increasingly obvious that much in our world moving forward will not be imposed by government regulation, but rather by the philosophies put forward by big business.

An example of the power business holds came clearly into focus recently after so much attention was focused on the symbolism of the Confederate flag in the United States in the wake of the massacre in Charleston, which left nine African-Americans dead in their church.

The shooter, 21-yearold Dylann Roof, has confessed to the murders, and has been quoted as wanting to start a race war.

A widely circulated photo of the shooter holding a gun and a Confederate flag brought the debate of the flag’s racist toots to the forefront, becoming quickly a political football. Some politicians have called for the flag’s removal, at

least from public buildings, other defending the flag just as adamantly.

Meanwhile big business has taken action on the issue.

Walmart, Amazon, eBay and Sears all announced bans on the sale of Confederate flag merchandise.

“The announcements are the latest indication that the flag, a symbol of the slave-holding South, has become toxic in the aftermath of a shooting last week at a historic African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina. Gov. Nikki Haley announced in a Monday afternoon news conference that she supports removing the Confederate flag from the state capitol grounds,” (cnn.com).

The business decision in this case is a powerful one of social awareness in regards to what the flag means for a large portion of their customers.

Not all decisions are

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popular of course, even those which fall on the correct side of contentious debates.

In January 2012, Starbucks joined Microsoft and Nike in announcing support of a Washington state bill to legalize same-sex marriage, which ultimately passed.

There was a backlash from anti-gay groups against Starbucks, but the company has remained steadfast.

“If you feel respectfully that you can get a higher return [than] the 38 per cent you got last year, it’s a free country,” said Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, during the annual shareholders meeting on March 21. “You could sell your shares at Starbucks

and buy shares in other companies.” (money.cnn. com).

So how does this relate to farming?

Well as business flexes its muscles in terms of determining which direction the broader society will go, some of their decisions will impact how we farm in the future.

It’s already happening actually.

The Western Producer Web site recently published a story on a company pushing dairy producers in a particular direction.

“Saputo, a Montreal based dairy processor, says it will refuse milk from farms that fail to treat cows humanely,” began the story.

“The new policy is

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ers is how far business may go in mandating farm practices.

The possibilities can be both positive in terms of influence, and could just as easily be detrimental. Consider a large food chain not accepting any foods which were not certified to have not been sprayed with glyphosate in the wake of the recent report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, (IARC), an arm of the World Health Organization that the product is a potential carcinogen.

While farmers may have a limited voice with big business decisions, they should at least be poised to be part of debates which are sure to come.

Dry, dry and drier - 2015 crop needs the wet stuff Some areas in the province received rainfall last week, which helped address topsoil moisture conditions; however, significant rain is still needed in many areas to help crops, hay and pasture develop, according to the Saskatchewan Agriculture Weekly Crop Report for the period June 16 to 22.

Topsoil moisture conditions remain dry despite

the recent rain.

Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated two as per cent surplus, 46 per cent adequate, 38 per cent short and 14 per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 33 per cent adequate, 42 per cent short and 24 per cent very short.

Much of the hay is in

poor condition and there are concerns about feed shortages.

Crop development is delayed in many areas due to cool and dry weather.

Early seeded crops in drier areas are beginning to bolt and/or flower but remain short and thin. Sixty-nine per cent of fall cereals, 58 per cent of spring cereals, 51 per cent of oilseeds

and 57 per cent of pulse crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year.

Crop damage this week was mainly caused by lack of moisture, hail, grasshoppers and flea beetles.

Farmers are busy controlling pests, hauling grain and beginning to cut hay.

SaskCanola launches new strategic plan The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) announced a new strategic plan June 24 that aims to increase engagement with producers and elevate canola’s profile to the next level.

Dale Leftwich, Chairman of SaskCanola’s

Board of Directors, said the plan sets out the vision, mission, and defines action for how the organization will continue to add value to producers’ canola production.

“SaskCanola’s vision is focused on making producers and their communities more prosper-

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expected to be implemented across Saputo’s operations in Canada, the United States, Australia and Argentina.

“In a June 1 news release, the company announced it would not accept milk from farms that dock tails or that fail to administer pain control for dehorning and disbudding of calves.”

That may seem like a reasonable decision, although the farm practices they want adjusted have been long-standing ones, and while pain control may be reasonable it does add costs to the farm, costs the company, nor are consumers likely to rush to cover through his payments for product.

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ous,” said Leftwich, who farms near Esterhazy.

“We are taking a holistic approach. Saskatchewan producers grow a variety of crops including canola, they serve their communities, they provide mentorship to young producers, and they add significant value to rural and urban localities.

Growing producer prosperity encompasses all of these things.”

Four strategic priorities have been established for SaskCanola: Research – Focus research expenditures on fostering innovation, decreasing production risk, and increasing sustainability resulting in enhanced producer profitability.

Producer Engagement – Engage in dialogue with Saskatchewan canola producers to strengthen relationships and gain

understanding so that we can best address their challenges.

Advocacy – Provide a positive influence on legislation and policy to improve the landscape for producers; inform and influence consumers in order to improve their perception of canola and agriculture.

Canola Promotion – Promote the value of canola and its products leading to increased demand and enhanced customer awareness.

“Our new plan will propel us forward in pursuit of excellent opportunities that will benefit producers,” explained Janice Transberg, SaskCanola’s Executive Director, “and collaboration with the entire value chain will be key to progressing in the most efficient and effective manner.”

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2015

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Tiara Keith, Dale Fogelberg Memorial Trophy

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by Rod Pedersen, Voice of the Riders A tornado has struck the trailer park.

And like with any natural disaster, it’s going to take weeks and weeks to clean up.

The 2015 Saskatchewan Roughriders’ regular season began in the worst possible fashion Saturday night as quarterback Darian Durant left the lid-lifting game just before half-time on a cart.

Durant’s Riders were trailing the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers

15-14 at the time.

With back-up pivot Kevin Glenn coming in for Durant for the second half, Saskatchewan flirted with the lead.

The game was tied 23-23 going into the fourth quarter and Saskatchewan even led by a field goal with 10 minutes to go.

However at the same time Durant was being assessed by the club’s doctors, Bomber quarterback Drew Willy was impressively leading his team to a startling upset victory.

When the clock struck 0:00, the Blue Bombers were on top 26-23. And the bad news was just beginning.

Rider head coach Corey Chamblin told a packed postgame news conference that they’d have an official assessment of Durant’s status later on Saturday night and that the team would inform the world of the news via a news conference Monday morning.

Minutes after the presser was adjourned, Chamblin was handed the fateful news.

Durant, the Face of the Franchise, had suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon and his 2015 season was over. It had lasted less than 30 minutes. Chamblin even asked if they could reassemble the media but by then it was too late.

And with that, the entire Rider Nation was

Barley Council announces joint barley study The Barley Council of Canada (BCC) is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement to collaborate with China Agriculture University (CAU) in the development of a joint Chanada-China feed barley study.

The official signing ceremony was held in Beijing where signatories Dr. Hu, professor at CAU, and Phil de Kemp, executive director of BCC, signed a letter of intent to work towards the development of a three-year Canadian feed barley study in China.

Andrea Lyon, deputy minister of Agriculture

and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), also attended the signing, acting on behalf of Gerry Ritz, minister of Agriculture.

“Our council is very pleased to solidify this partnership,” said de Kemp.

“The door is now open to develop a strong relationship with the most prestigious agriculture university in China.”

The three-year barley study will consist of three individual feeding trials concerning dairy, hog and cattle operations in China. The scope of the research to be developed will evaluable the use of Canadian feed

barley in feed rations and its effects on dairy milk production, animal healthy, weight/carcass gain efficiencies and all aspects of cattle and hog meat quality.

“This opportunity is huge for Canada’s barley industry,” said de Kemp. “It is our hope that the results of this collaborative study will provide additional commercial and economic benefits for barley farmers in Canada, as well as dairy, beef and pork producers and consumers in China.”

sent reeling.

Assuredly the Roughriders never felt they’d have to cash in on the insurance policy that is Kevin Glenn this soon. They’d stated publicly that they’d hoped Glenn wouldn’t have to be used, except sparingly, at all this year. And the 36-year old quarterback was fine with that.

Now, it’s Kevin Glenn’s team.

The 2014 season went down the tubes in midSeptember when Durant suffered that seasonending right elbow injury in Winnipeg’s Banjo Bowl.

Now, many are writing the 2015 season off as well.

Season ticket holders were offering up their seats on social media for the balance of the season before midnight even struck on Saturday.

But it’s far, far too soon for that. As stated at the beginning of this column, the damage is still being assessed. And it extends well beyond Durant.

“Shea Emry was down, Nic Demski was down, Keenan MacDougall was down, and Marshay Green,” Chamblin huffed at the news conference, referring to their rash of injured starters.

“Hell, everybody but me

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2015 almost. That was tough. games. However the The toughest part is they Riders’ brain-trust felt worked their tails off all they adequately made camp to get in shape steps in the off-season and then a bug bites us to ensure that wouldn’t all at one time. There’s happen again.

Time will tell. no amount of prep you But Durant can’t can do for that.”

I’m not kidding. It was tackle, nor can Glenn. literally like a tornado And the Riders’ shoddy blasted that locker room. defensive play was as The postgame quotes much, or more, of a culprit in Week 1 than any were grief-stricken.

“It sucks. For real,” injury to their starting groaned defensive end quarterback.

“It was poor tackling,” Alex Hall. “It just really admitted. sucks. We didn’t execute. Chamblin A lot of fundamental “We’re a better tackmistakes. Winnipeg did ling team, or we will be, a good job capitalizing than we were tonight. on our mistakes and The offense had their doing what they’re sup- trials but they had their successes too. Special posed to do.”

Sophomore receiver/ teams had some troureturner Ryan Smith bles. It was 30-26 but was equally stunned, we still had a chance. moments after admira- If we can correct those bly filling in for injured things, we’ll be back in veteran Weston Dressler. the swing of it.”

Again, the damage is He was quick to look to the immediate future still being assessed. And with Kevin Glenn at the it’s major. In fact it’s the most devastating set of helm.

“Anytime you see a circumstances to happen player like (Durant) go to this franchise since out, I kind of lost my the 2009 Grey Cup and breath,” Smith admitted the infamous 13th Man on CKRM’s postgame incident.

Who in the world saw show. “You gotta bounce back. We rallied around this coming?

A natural disaster K.G. and he’s been a great player for a long indeed. time. We’re excited to (Rod Pedersen is the voice of the Roughriders play for and with him.”

When Durant went on 620 CKRM Regina. down last year, the whole For daily Rider news, world could see the team check out his blog at sagged over its final nine RodPedersen.com).

Town of Asquith Council news Did you know . . . dirt bikes, quads and all off road vehicles are allowed to be in Town as a means of directly going from your address to the outskirts of the Town and vice versa.

The Town does not allow them to be used for driving from point A to

point B within the town limits. If there continues to be a lot of infractions of people driving these off road vehicles within town, Council may have to look at changing the Traffic Bylaw and make it a law that all off road vehicles have to be trailered in and out of Town.

Are you planning on building a fence or new deck this year? Fences do not require a building permit, however there are restrictions in size and location of fences

which can be found on the Town’s Web site under the Building Bylaw. Any deck that is over 100 square feet requires a building permit.

Canada Day Celebrations were in Asquith on July 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. on Main Street in front of the General Store, there was a barbeque, face painting, kids games and bouncy castles. Fireworks and Canada Day cupcakes were enjoyed at 10:30 p.m.

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Pepper: The World’s Most Popular Spice

Many people would assume that the most used spice is “salt”.

However, salt is actually a mineral, not a spice.

This leaves its sidekick ‘pepper’ in the lead for the number one position.

Peppercorns as we know them, are the dried result of the ‘piper nigrum’ berry and have been harvested for thousands of years. In ancient times the value of this pungent spice was even elevated to the degree of being used as trading barter much like currency.

The four most popular types of peppercorns that dominate our current food markets are black, white, green and pink.

Black peppercorns are obviously the most prev-

alent and also the least expensive.

They are produced by harvesting the berries before they are fully ripe and drying them. The drying process is what gives them their black hard wrinkled appearance and texture. These are not only the most popular but also the most pungent of the varieties.

The best flavour and aroma is obtained by freshly grinding them directly on or in the dish you are preparing. Preground spices always lose their freshness and ability to season as time passes.

Logically, fresher is always better.

White peppercorns are derived from the same type of berries that the black peppercorns come from, however they are allowed to mature before

harvesting.

They are then either soaked or washed in water to remove the outer shell, which produces a white peppercorn with a milder taste.

They are frequently utilized to season white sauces to ensure that the appearance of the sauce is not marred with black specs.

Green peppercorns are one of my ultimate favourites in sauces.

These peppercorns are harvested when they are still very immature, and either dried or preserved in brine. They offer a more natural temperate flavour, and when brined are very soft and can be eaten whole. These are great for transforming ordinary gravy into a gourmet peppercorn sauce with the help of a jigger of brandy or wine.

The dried green peppercorns can be rehydrated to make them pliable to accomplish this same task.

They can also be mashed into a paste for different applications.

Pink peppercorns are not actually peppercorns in the same definition as referred to in the abovementioned examples.

They are berries that

Days before Today Excerpts from The Independent, Complied by the Biggar Museum and Gallery

101 years ago: 1914 – Citizens organize for Banish the Bar Crusade.

91 years ago: 1924 – Volunteer fire brigade formed, D. Painted, Chief.

84 years ago: 1931 – Ford Roadster $515.

80 years ago: 1935 – Beer Parlors to be opened in Biggar.

68 years ago: 1947 – Blunden home struck by lightning.

63 years ago: 1952 – Biggar Memorial Swimming Pool officially opens.

57 years ago: 1958 – Dunking, Splashing at pool curtailed.

56 years ago: 1959 – Prince Charles taught by niece of Biggar resident, Miss Margaret Cowlishaw, niece of Ernie Cowlishaw.

Saskatchewan finishes 2014-15 with a $62 million surplus The Saskatchewan government hit its budget targets in 2014-15, finishing with a surplus of $62 million, down just $9 million from budget projections.

The province’s yearend financial results were released Friday.

Total revenue was $14.06 billion, down just $14 million or 0.1 per cent from budget. Total expense was $14 billion, down $5 million or 0.03 per cent from budget.

“The fact we were able to conclude such a challenging year on budget and with a modest surplus demonstrates, once again, the resilience of the Saskatchewan econ-

omy,” Finance Minister Kevin Doherty said.

“Although revenue from oil was less than anticipated at budget, revenue from potash and other sectors - combined with the government’s careful management of expense - helped keep Saskatchewan on the path of steady growth.”

Oil revenue was $1.28 billion, down $285 million from budget projections. However, potash revenue was $546 million, up $149 million compared to budget.

The government provided $107.7 million in unanticipated disaster assistance in 2014-15, largely related to flood-

ing. That additional spending was offset by controlling spending in other areas.

“Within a balanced budget, we continue to be able to help Saskatchewan people who need it most, including those hit by flooding this past summer,” Doherty said. “Sound financial management is a key part of our plan to keep Saskatchewan strong.”

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look similar to the ‘piper nigrum’ berry but are sweeter, milder, and more aromatic. They can ripen to even a dark red in colour before harvesting. These are great in delicately flavoured recipes and offer great presentation as well.

In light of all the choices you have, it should be apparent that pepper is nothing to sneeze at.

Dear Chef Dez: A sales clerk at a department store told me that I should buy a hand-held pepper mill instead of using a shaker.

She said that pepper freshly ground from a

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Government supports local first responders across Canada Associate Defence Minister Julian Fantino announced five innovative new projects that will support local first responders – notably firefighters and paramedics – across Canada.

The initiatives were announced as part of a $12 million investment in new projects approved under the latest round of projects funded through the Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP).

“As a former Chief of Police, I know first hand how important local first responders are in communities across Canada,” said Fantino.

“These brave men and women save countless lives each and every day. I’m proud that the Government of Canada is supporting their work in yet another way by investing in these innovative projects to ensure they have the tools and knowledge they need.”

Three projects will aim to improved support for Canada’s firefighters by investing in a pilot National Fire

Information Database, the development of models to better predict large wildfires, and strategies to improve recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters.

“The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) is highly appreciative of the investments that the CSSP is making to support the work of firefighters,” said Paul Boissonneault, President of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs.

“The collaborative approach behind the program ensures that science and technology (S&T) experts are working closely with the responder community so that the S&T tools and knowledge developed truly meet their needs.”

Two projects will aim to improve support for paramedics by investing in a study of blood testing devices and another study of health and wellness indicators for paramedics to help inform operational decisions.

Proposals, which will invest approximately

$12 million in innovative projects across Canada.

Since 2013, the CSSP has invested approximately $47 million to fund innovative projects to enhance the public safety and security of Canadians. The CSSP is led by Defence Research and Development Canada’s Centre for Security Science, in partnership with Public Safety Canada.

“Our government is working with first responders to protect Canada and our communities by supporting research on issues related to global and domestic safety and security threats and risks,” said Steven Blaney, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.

“The Canadian Safety and Security Program funding and projects foster innovative science and technology solutions that will reduce the risk and impacts of emergencies and will better enable Canadians to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from them.”

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There are several fires in the La Ronge region that may pose smoke and fire risks to the area and surrounding communities, and sudden changes in wind direction could potentially result in evacuation.

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People travelling or staying in remote areas are reminded to establish communications to ensure their safety while in the forest and be aware of surrounding conditions that may require relocation.

The area has been drying out significantly since the last rainfall, leading to potentially hazardous wildfire conditions.

Currently, there is increased risk from active wildfires and smoke conditions especially in the area of La Ronge, including Missinipe, Sucker River, Wadin Bay, Nemeiben Lake, Black Bear Island Lake, Besnard Lake, Hall Lake, Clam Lake and Egg Lake.

Active fires and fire hazards increase the poten-

tial for evacuations and effects on people with health conditions.

There are currently 31 wildfires burning in northern Saskatchewan (as of June 25). Over the past 24 hours, 14 fires were declared out and 12 new fires have been reported. So far this year, there have been 394 wildfires, compared to 175 at this time last year. Lightning has been the primary ignition source for new fire starts this year.

About the Fire Ban: s 4HIS FIRE BAN INCLUDES ALL provincial parks and recreation sites in the northern portion of the province, including Candle Lake, Great Blue Heron, Lac La Ronge, Meadow Lake, Makwa Lake and Narrow Hills Provincial Parks, and Bronson Forest and Chitek Lake Recreation Sites. s !LL BURN NOTIFICATION permits issued to those planning to burn in or

within 4.5 kilometres of provincial forest area are revoked due to the ban. s &IREWORKS ARE PROHIBited. s 3ELF CONTAINED HEATing devices, pressurized stoves or charcoal briquettes used in a ministry-approved firebox will be permitted for cooking and heating purposes for the duration of the ban. s &IRE BANS MAY ALSO BE in place in rural municipalities in the area, so please check with your local authorities. s ! LIST OF AFFECTED RECreational sites and provincial parks is available online at saskparks.net/ FireBan. The fire ban will remain in place until conditions improve and the Ministry of Environment rescinds the order.

Visit saskatchewan.ca/ fire for information about provincial wildfires, and report any wildfire activity to 1-800-667-9660.

Lower your risk of West Nile Virus As temperatures rise, so does your chance of contracting West Nile Virus from the Culex tarsalis mosquitoes that are more active in hot weather.

Typically, the mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus are active from mid-July to the end of August. The level of risk depends largely on the weather.

Most people who get infected with West Nile Virus will experience no symptoms, or only mild ones like fever, headaches and body aches.

However, there is a small chance of developing a more serious illness, West Nile Virus neuroinvasive disease. This can lead to inflammation of the brain and even death. “The majority of people who get West Nile Virus will not need medical attention and will improve on their own,�

Saskatchewan’s Deputy Chief Medical Health

Officer Dr. Denise Werker said. “However, a patient should see a doctor immediately if they develop serious symptoms like a persistent fever, neck stiffness, severe headaches, confusion, seizures or paralysis.�

Since 2003, there have been 157 severe neurological cases and 17 deaths in Saskatchewan. “To reduce your potential exposure to West Nile Virus, take steps to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes while out enjoying our beautiful Saskatchewan summers,� Provincial West Nile Virus Coordinator Phil Curry said.

Minimize your exposure to mosquito bites: s 5SE APPROPRIATE INSECT repellent when outdoors; s #OVER UP 7EAR LIGHT coloured, loose fitting, long-sleeved tops and long pants when outdoors; and s 2EDUCE THE AMOUNT

of time spent outdoors between dusk and dawn.

The peak mosquito hours are around dusk and dawn, but Culex mosquitoes will also bite during the night.

Reduce mosquito habitats: s #ULEX MOSQUITOES LAY their eggs on standing water. Even small amounts of water, allowed to stand for a week or more, may produce adult mosquitoes; s 2EGULARLY CLEAN AND empty containers that can collect water such as bird baths and eavestroughs; s #LEAR YARDS OF OLD TIRES and other items that can collect water; s %NSURE RAIN BARRELS are covered with mosquito screening or are tightly sealed around the downspout; and s -AINTAIN DOOR AND window screens so they fit tightly and are free of holes.

Speeders, impaired drivers targeted in May crackdown Police stopped more than just impaired drivers during May’s trafďŹ c safety spotlight focusing on impaired driving – they also ticketed more than 3,000 speeders.

In total, there were 131 offences related to alcohol or drug use while driving, including: 3 zero Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) (zero to .08)

offences (new drivers); 3 low BAC (.04 to .08) offences (experienced drivers); and 125 Criminal Code charges (for high BAC, impaired driving or refusing a breath test).

Law enforcement also issued 3,014 tickets for speeding/aggressive driving, 223 tickets for distracted driving (158 of those for cellphone

use) and 289 tickets for not using a seatbelt, car seat or booster seat.

SGI reminds motorist to always plan a safe ride home, drive the speed limit (or slower if road conditions aren’t favourable), buckle up whenever you get inside a vehicle, and put your cellphone away while driving so you can stay focused on the road.

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2015

Just over a week resides between us the the prerelease of Magic Origins now.

While we still don’t have the full story on this set just yet, we have a good idea of where it is going based off of what little we have seen so far.

Double-faced cards are returning from Innistrad

block, all be it for only five cards. Renown presents us with creatures that are bigger than they first seem, provided that you can protect them. Spell Mastery presents us with what could be argued as a redux of Threshold, but far easier to track and manage, especially in a Standard environment

Biggar businesses/organizations recognized

by Welcome Wagon . . . Sharon Powell, Area Manager for Saskatchewan Welcome Wagon, left, and local Welcome Wagon representative Sheila Itterman, right, congratulate The Independent’s Urla Tyler, representing our newspaper for the 10-plus

where Delve is lurking around.

Prowess and Scry are here to stay, while Intimidate gets voted off the island in favour of Menace.

However, until we have the whole set it would be difficult to do the new mechanics justice, as we don’t know all the ways in which they present just yet. On the other hand, we have some juicy odd-ball cards that have been spoiled, and just

begging for some closer examination.

Blue brings us Soulblade Djinn, a creature that continues a theme from Dragons of Tarkir of blanketing your field with a Prowessstyle effect. Board-wide +1/+1 off of any noncreature spell you cast is pretty darned amazing, especially when in the same colours as Rebound cards.

Between this fellow and Strongarm

years of support of the Welcome Wagon service to our community. Other businesses recognized were Integra Tire, Leslie’s Drugstore, de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar and District Credit Union, and Biggar Shop Easy. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 13 Monk, going wide with the potential to blow Blue/White tokens seems out an opponent’s boardlike a fun deck to do. state, or at the very least While the previous allow you to stablize and card makes you want to start recovering from go wide in Blue, Green’s threats like Stormbreath Managorger Hydra Dragon. wants to go tall. And boy Finally, black brings does it tower! The hydra us Demonic Pact.

It is not the least bit picky is a curious little about what goes on its enchantment just packed plate, it cares not what with value, all at the kind of spell is cast, or price of putting you on even who cast it! Nearly a four turn clock. That anything that uses the being said, I am working stack is on the menu, and on brewing myself up a with Trample tacked on, little Blue/Black deck to “take out” isn’t unheard exploit this little beauty. of.

On vector of abuse, the Red opts to go for a “live the dream” route, reprint to give goblins a involves using Daring jump start in Standard Thief or other similar for the few months effects to “donate” the Goblin Piledriver gets Demonic Pact to your to co-exist with Goblin opponent the turn before Rabblemaster. This little it goes off, and simply fellow is pretty straight yielding the turn.

A forward in how he far less complex route, works, the more goblins but near infinitely more you have, the more he practical, is to use Riptide punches your enemy in Chimera to bounce it the face. Protection from every turn, resetting the Blue helps round out the clock every time, and package and gives you simply reducing your foe some resiliency against to ash by draining them bounce and freeze or their creatures for 4, effects. once a turn, every turn.

Hixus, Prison Warden has been a topic of much discussion online for the past few weeks, in part because his card was only partially spoiled for some time. A 4/4 with Flash and some notable creature types for 5 in White is certainly nothing to scoff at, while his second ability has

Monday at 5:00 p.m. is the deadline for ads and classifieds

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Employment Opportunity

Cards of Thanks A special thank you to my niece, Sharon Moncrief, for hosting the Fundraising Auction for Jordan Skye Hagel. Thank you to everyone for their donations and for bidding. Thank you for the cash donations at the Biggar Royal Bank. Without everyone’s support, this would not have been a success. We also have a Trust Fund for Jordan set up at Biggar Credit Union. Jordan also has a go-fund-me page. ‌special thanks from Ron and Shirley Montgomery for supporting our granddaughter 27p1

Coming

Coming Events TUESDAYS‌ FARMERS MARKET starts June 23, Biggar Legion Hall, 118 Main St. ‌NEW TIME: 3 - 5:30 p.m.

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MON. JULY 6 @ 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship • 10:50 a.m.

Sunday School resumes September 13.

Church office number, 306-948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor

BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH 907 Quebec St. and corner Turnbull Ave. Sunday Worship Service • 11 a.m.

KRF Auto Centre Inc. looking for Light Truck and Car Accessories Installer and Detailer.

FT, $14-$16 per hour, 3 - 5 years experience as installer of trucks and cars, truck detailing. Class 1A licence preferred. Apply to Kevin Fick, KRF Auto Centre Inc. P. O. Box 1203, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 or email to ďŹ cker@sasktel.net

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Our Canadian wide Aboriginal recruitment website www. ďŹ rstnationsjobsonline .com is now afďŹ liated with 130 newspapers.

By advertising on our website we can get your job posting and location to 950,000 circulated newspapers throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Email: danbsully@sasktel.net for more information

First Nations Jobs nline

Employment REQUIRED Part-time job required, reference and resume available.

Reliable and broad skilled base. Contact Nick Maguire, 306-948-3325 26p3

Sunday School during worship service.

NO church service July 5 and 12.

Coffee and fellowship to follow service.

Potluck after service on first Sunday of the month.

Church office number, 306-948-2280, Rev. Jane Gallagher officiating.

PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS)

JULY WORSHIP @ REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 319 - 7th Ave. East, Biggar • 10:30 a.m.

Except July 5‌ worshipping at the old north church, Emmanuel Lutheran, with potluck picnic to follow.

Pilot vehicle leaving from Redeemer at 10:00 a.m., if anyone needs to find their way.

For more information/pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-948-3731, 306-951-7122.

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

MASS TIME 3UNDAY s A M Sunday School during service

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Landis, Sask.

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Everyone Welcome!

@ Biggar Soulspace 402 Main St., Biggar TUESDAYS - SATURDAYS: 9 a.m. - 12, 1 - 5 p.m., Biggar Museum & Gallery Book Sale and Art Show. Gently used, affordable books and local art.

27c4 THURSDAYS‌ 7 - 8 p.m., ‘Thunder in the Holy Land’ continues on DVD at The Church of God, 320-6th Ave. East, Biggar. Come enjoy past and future revelations from The Word of God! Sponsored

by The Seventh Day Adventists.

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Sponsored by Biggar Kayette Club & Biggar CWL. Attend for a chance to win tickets to the July 26 Riders vs Hamilton Game, (no donation required).

Book appointment online: www.blood.ca; phone: 1-888236-6283.

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Wanted Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306658-2132 tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306948-1773 or 306-948-5393.

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Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of DOUGLAS HENRY POTTER, late of the town/ district of Biggar, in the Province of Saskatchewan deceased: ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 13th day of July, 2015.

Executors of the Estate: Leslie H. Potter, Donna Potter and Karen Potter, P. O. Box 891, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Vehicles Heated AUTOMOTIVE SHOP RENTAL! Do your own work, 4-post truck lift with roller jack, 7,000 lb. capacity. Hourly or Daily rates. Phone: 306-948-3670 or 306948-4212.

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REAL ESTATE SASK. FARMS & RANCHES SASKATOON: 79 ac. - all nat. prairie, power, 2 miles off of Highway #41 Contact …

Murray Murdoch, Cell: 306-858-8000

LANE REALTY Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists™

161 REGISTERED SALES IN 2014!

Phone:

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email: lanerealtycorp@ sasktel.net WITH OVER 30 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS! To view full colour feature sheets for all of our CURRENT LISTINGS, visit our Website at:

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18 and a half lots in Springwater, Sask., has power, water, gas, sewer, etc. Mostly along the highway.

Phone 403-642-2204 or email wnlev@ shockware.com 27p3

Services

Real Estate

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ED BOBIASH TEAM OF REALTORS

Downtown or Out of Town…

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SASKATOON

www.EdBobiashTeam.com • Asquith West Mechanics Dream Acreage MLS® 537054 Spacious ranch style bungalow, 60’ x 60’ steel frame shop with in floor heat. 40’ x 60’ Quonset, Barn and miscellaneous out buildings. Immaculate yard, mature trees. $489,900 • Eagle Creek Area Acreage MLS® 536473 79.24 acres north west of Asquith seeded to grass. Good location to build in the country, $129,900

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Houses for Rent

LAND FOR RENT, pasture in R.M. of Eagle Creek. Call for details, 306-9489186.

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Two and three bedroom houses for rent.

Close to downtown and school. Fridge and stove included.

For viewing call 306948-3674 or 306948-9517 or 306-9487022.

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Houses for Rent One bedroom house for rent, fridge, stove, washer/dryer. Available immediately.

Phone 306-948-5291.

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If YOU are…

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

WAGON at 306-948-3837 Sheila Itterman We have gifts and information www. welcomewagon.ca

Biggar & District Arts Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/events. Contact Denise at 306-9482452.

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Employment Opportunity

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

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

Stop in to…

1st Ave. West, Biggar 306-948-2700

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Asso2ciation and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

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Maple Creek News/ Advance Times is looking for a dynamic, self motivated fulltime Sales Manager to lead and build our bi-weekly newspapers. Responsibilities include maintaining and growing the current advertising base and managing the day-to-day operations of the newspaper. Apply to Coleen Campbell, Publisher, ccampbell@abnewsgroup.com MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career!

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

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Employment Opportunity Newspaper/Online Sales Representative required by the Swift Current Prairie Post. Responsibilities include generating advertising revenues through our current customers and developing new business.

Excellent communication, prospecting and organizational skills as well as the ability to work independently and in a team environment are required. Apply: Coleen Campbell, Publisher, ccampbell@abnewsgroup. com

Auction Estate of Walter Piluke Auction. SAT., JULY 11 @ 10am. 226 4th Ave. W, Melville, SK. 848 sq.ft. bungalow.

Large assort. tools and antiques. www. u k ra i n e t z au c t i o n . com Karla’s Auction 306-782-0787 PL#310056

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25 words or less ...... $13.00 per week over 25 words ...... 25¢/word If The Independent P.O. Box Number is used add $3.00 PLEASE READ YOUR AD -- Advertisers should read their advertisement the FIRST ISSUE it APPEARS and report any errors in time for the next insertion.

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

Obituaries, limit of 300 words, …without photo ..........................$65.00 …with black & white photo .....$70.00 …additional words, 25¢ per word “Happy” ads…Anniversary, Engagements, Birthday Greetings, etc. ................................................................$45.00 …with black & white photo ......$50.00 BOLD type ...................................$ 2.00 Italic type .......................................$ 2.00 Birth Announcements........$40.00 …with black & white photo ......$45.00 Administration Charges..............$ 5.00

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NO REFUND on classifieds. Times to run must be All advertising subject to publisher’s approval. It is agreed by stated at First Insertion. Enclose cheque, money order, Visa, MasterCard for your classified.

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

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

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Other Advertising Rates Available upon Request.

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

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

SUBSCRIPTION RATES…per year Pick-Up/ONLINE…

$30 + $1.50 gst = $31.50

Inside 40-mile Radius…

$35 + $1.75 gst = $36.75

Outside 40-mile Radius…

$40 + $2 gst = $42

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Lots of trucks...

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SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 206 1/4’s South - 88 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 4 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 54 1/4’s West - 49 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE AVAILABLE

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

Helping you Help yourself

ELECTRICAL BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES

Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

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306-948-5291

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Biggar, Sask.

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Biggar

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

Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions

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THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2015

Choosing a lifejacket for your children

Part of the allure of recreational boating is that it can be enjoyed by young and old alike; so much so that many families often introduce their children to this activity as infants and toddlers.

However, with the inability of youngsters to fend for themselves should the unexpected occur; it’s imperative that they wear a lifejacket to protect them against drowning. You may feel that, by cradling your child in your arms as the boat scoots along, they are safe but a sudden collision or capsizing of the boat could easily jar the child from your arms and be tossed into the water.

There are lifejackets on the market today that are specifically designed for infants as

small as four kilograms (nine pounds).

You want to project your children as much as possible but choosing the right lifejacket for them can sometimes be a daunting task. The first thing to keep in mind is, while you might normally purchase oversized clothing for your children that they will grow into, using that same philosophy for choosing a lifejacket can result in tragedy.

Unlike adult lifejackets, those made for children are sized based on weight range rather than being marked as small, medium or large.

Make sure to look for the weight range that a particular child’s lifejacket is designed for.

Other things to consider include ensuring that the lifejacket fits snugly

but comfortably, doesn’t ride up on their body when sitting down and that it doesn’t chafe under their arms. There should also be a crotch strap that will keep the lifejacket from coming off over their head when they jump in the water.

A padded head support with a grab strap is an added plus that will ensure the head is supported in the water and enable your child to be kept from floating away. Possibly, though, one of the most important considerations in the selection of a lifejacket is that they are of a colour or pattern that they like.

That way they will be more prone to wearing it.

As your children grow and wish to take a more active part in fishing, paddling, sailing

. . . Block Tribute, continued from page 3) million Canadians and Newfoundlanders served, with more than 55,000 wounded and over 45,000 giving their lives. It is estimated that there are approximately 80,000 Canadian Second World War Veterans alive today.

The design of the commemorative pin and the illustration on the certificate are based on the original “Victory Nickel” which features a flaming torch and a large ‘V’ standing both for victory

and the coin’s denomination. The coin was originally in circulation from 1943 to 1945 and was reissued in 2005 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Ceremonies are being held in conjunction with Canada’s World Wars Commemoration period, which was launched in August 2014 to mark the Centennial of the First World War. Between now and 2020, the Government of Canada will

organize and support events and initiatives that pay homage to the many Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served during the World Wars, and will recognize the enduring legacy of these historical events.

“The men and women honoured today represent the best of what Canada stands for.

Canadians will always be grateful for their service,” added Brad Trost.

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or other water sport activities, it’s beneficial to select a lifejacket that is designed with those activities in mind. For example, waterskiing, wakeboarding or presonal watercraftdesigned jackets are constructed with extra padding and belts in front to protect the wearer against injury from impacting the water at higher speeds.

Similarly, lifejackets designed for paddling have deeper arm holes to provide maximum mobility throughout the paddle stroke.

Those designed for fishing or hunter often have extra pockets for gear and may have a camouflage pattern.

Inflatable lifejackets are a very popular choice among boaters but are only legal to wear by those 16 years of age or over who are not involved

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in an activity where they could be knocked unconscious such as skiing, wakeboarding, wake surfing, personal watercraft riding or white water kayaking.

Further, they have to be worn at all times to be considered legal.

No matter what type of lifejacket you choose, the label must carry Transport Canada or Canadian Coast Guard approval to be legal for use. Keep in mind, too, that brighter coloured lifejackets are more easily spotted from a distance, in low light conditions or in fog.

It’s a good idea before the start of each boating season to check the lifejacket used in the previous year for fit and/ or wear. Worn lifejackets with split seams, rips or those with zippers or clasps that are broken should be discarded. It

be sure they will work properly when required, testing them on an annual basis is highly recommended. It’s as easly has having them put on their lifejacket, wave into chest high water and lifting their feet.

If they remain afloat, it works!

So when you’re looking for the ideal lifejacket for your child of children, take these things into account. While it might cost you a bit more, going to a shop that has trained sales staff will help to ensure that your child gets exactly what he or she needs and wants for a fun season on the water.

While child lifejackets are extremely important, they are no substitute for close and continuous adult supervision in and around the water.

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New wildlife regulations take effect July 1 New hunting regulations under The Wildlife Amendment Act, 2015 come into effect July 1, 2015, in advance of Saskatchewan’s popular hunting season.

“Saskatchewan’s valuable wildlife resource needs to be protected and preserved for future generations to enjoy,” Environment Minister Herb Cox said. “This new legislation enhances wildlife protection

and shows greater respect for our natural resources by increasing the severity of penalties for those who commit hunting violations.”

The Wildlife Amendment Act, 2015 will ensure that: The most serious conservation offences will carry an automatic two-year suspension; Those convicted on three separate occasions for wildlife offences will have a lifetime ban;

People with outstanding wildlife-related fines will be prohibited from buying a licence until their fines are paid; Individuals who are banned from hunting activities in other jurisdictions will not be able to purchase a licence in Saskatchewan; and Wildlife officers will have up to

three years to investigate hunting violations and bring charges forward.

Earlier amendments also included a regulation to ensure that people who are in arrears for maintenance payments will be denied the opportunity to purchase a hunting or angling

licence in Saskatchewan.

The Act will also ensure that science-based wildlife surveys are carried out in a responsible and undisruptive manner.

Properly conducted wildlife surveys and reliable data submissions are vital tools in the assessment, management and

protection of wildlife populations and their habitat.

Changes under the Act were first introduced in November 2014 and fulfil a commitment made in the 2014 Speech from the Throne.

More than 70,000 people enjoy hunting in Saskatchewan each year.

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That’s a wrap . . . Biggar T-ball players congratulate each other for a great season, learning all the tricks and techniques of the game of ball. Players

and their parents played a game before sitting down to a supper - a maybe a bit of bragging! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)