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Vol. 107 No. 28

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East meets West . . . Greg Simm and Kim de Laforest performed at the Majestic Theatre on July 10. The audience delighted in the combination of guitar and fiddle music. The performance was a fundraiser for the Majestic Theatre. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Springwater July 1st 2016 Canada Day celebrations Celebrants in Springwater enjoyed almost perfect conditions on July 1st. Thunder storms had been predicted but perhaps, Thor, the mythical god of thunder may have been warned that the exceptional fireworks show at Springwater would over power his rumblings, and stayed away.

The Village of Springwater and the surrounding rural area, hosted about 50 people for the dinner and another 20 families and other fireworks spectators who attended the very impressive fireworks finale. Out of town visitors included previous residents and guests from Victoria, Calgary, Saskatoon, Outlook, Kindersley and Biggar.

It was particularly gratifying to see many local farm families from the Duperow, Springwater and Ruthilda rural areas.

Some history: As usual the community set up a pictorial and old news reports display table of previous July 1st celebrations going back to the 20’s it is interesting to see how people made their entertainment in those days; as an example a couples competition to thread a needle with one person holding the needle and the other trying to thread the needle in the fastest time.

The Games: The fun and family competition started at 2 p.m. This year in

Father and Son team of Richard and Bob Bourke as they demonstrated their considerable skill at throwing bean bag passes through holes in slanted green and white boards at 25 feet. · The golf ball string game: This game uses a sort of bolero concept of two golf balls attached to each other by 12 inches of cord. The “bolero” is flung in such a way as to wrap around a target of three bars. Players had too much fun to report who were winners. · Croquet: This old time favorite attracted the attention of the younger set as they used the hoops in strange and creative ways to have as much fun as possible.

Jessie Bourk and Savy Bridges were game favorites. · Cur-olf: July 1st 2016 was the second year of Springwater’s unique world championship Cur-olf tournament.

To our knowledge no other cur-olf tournament exists consisting of three holes with an inner ring button of 6 ft diameter and an outer ring of about 20 feet? The 2016 version was highlighted by a trampoline resting on two legs twenty feet in front of the last hole slanted to face the tee of 75 yards. The object was to hit the ball over or around in order to get the ball “on the button”. Coming up short – and the trampoline would send the ball back toward the golfer.

The Winners: Everyone who participated was a winner of a great afternoon of participation and fun.

However; the unique Cur-olf tournament continued with - homemade fun trophies created by Jerry Muc of Custom signs. · First time Curolfers and most lost balls: Maverick Rogers and Brody Pawnall. The Laughter and good old fashioned fun . . . July 1 was a spectacular day for the community total count of of Springwater as residents came out to celebrate Canada’s birthday in fine fashion. lost golf balls Attendees participated in their own version of familiar games. As always the food and was hard to fireworks added to the festivities. (Submitted photos) calculate as as Morley had won last course. teenagers love to swing and Barb Bullock coor· Youngest Golfer: The year’s prize. golf clubs hard and dinated hall activities, Acknowledgements: winner was Savy Bridges often. However; it was Neal Houdek scaled and Louise Hawkins who was not only the (reliably?) reported to repaired the flagpole for (committee chair), Ron youngest; but tied her the writer that some lost the impressive Canada Hawkins (MC), Jackie father at 13 strokes for balls were located near day flag and set up a Chanin and Dave Bullthe three hole course Duperow and Ruthilda. tent frame in case of rain ock food coordination - look out Brooke Hen· Highest score: An (luckily not needed). derson, competition is on and phone calls as well emotional Samantha Harry Atkinson Cur-Olf as everyone who helped the way.

(Sam) Bridges accepted course maintenance. And serve the dinner. Jerry · Best excuse of the this handsome trophy everyone who contriband Arlen Muc BBQ afternoon: Ryan Yaroshreporting that she was uted to hall decoration volunteers, Jerry, Arlen, ko; “ I played with baby the only one in her famand cleanup.

Maverick Rogers and daughter Lidia strapped ily who didn’t have one.

It was a great day!

Brody Pawnall “fired” to my chest and a can of Her daughter Savy six Thank you to all those the exceptional fireworks who came to Springwater (pop?) in my pocket” years old - already had display, donated by · Most July 1st to celebrate the many contributors. Dave family parbirthday of Canada. ticipation: (Five) John and Sandie Wednesday, JULY 13, 2016… 10 a.m. (stations randomly selected) Brown, Shane, Biggar ............................................... 96.9¢/L Samantha Duperow Cardlock ........................... 93.9¢/L and Savy Perdue… ........................................... 94.9¢/L Bridges.

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addition to the unique Cur-Olf tournament celebrants were encouraged to bring their favorite games. Consequently four venues were underway most of the afternoon including the very creative “Yardzee”. · “Yardzee” was built by Sandie Brown and her family - an outdoor version of Yahtzee. Can you imagine rolling dice 4 inches square outdoors and rolling them out over the lawn? · Roughrider bean bag game: The Riders are never far from fans in Saskatchewan. This game showcased the talents of the

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Keep growing that canola -for so many reasons While driving home one evening, we couldn’t help but notice the beautiful yellow against the blue sky of the horizon. Truly a magnificent sight.

Anyone that claims Saskatchewan is flat and uninteresting has never driven this part of the province at this time of the year (especially this year) with rolling hills and the canola fields in bloom.

According to the very limited information on the Saskatchewan government website, canola is the second largest crop grown in the province. To my unofficial count, this year it has probably catapulted to the number one crop.

The Canola Council of Canada, 90 per cent of Canadian canola is exported as seed, oil and meal. It generates one quarter of all farm crop receipts with 43,000 farmers growing canola across Canada predominately in the Prairie provinces. The industry generates $19.3 billion in economic activity; 250,000 jobs; $12.5 billion in wages. Not bad.

Another cause to be proud: canola is the world’s only “Made in Canada” crop having been developed by researchers from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the University of Manitoba in the 1970s. Research is ongoing with advances in improving yields, hardiness and profitability.

Added to that my farmer friends tell me the price is right.

Which is a great reason to plant so many acres, but the added benefit for all us non farming, but appreciative types, is that we get to enjoy a beautiful view.

P.H.

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How dare Parks Canada let Canadians enjoy their parks!

Kenneth P. Green is Senior Director of Natural Resource Studies at the Fraser Institute.

Just in time for an environmental celebration day—Canada Parks Day (this year, on July 16)—an environmental group has produced a report raising an alarm about the state of Canada’s parks.

The report by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), entitled Protecting Canada’s National Parks—A Call for Renewed Commitment to Nature Conservation, is ostensibly about the state of Canada’s parks.

On deeper inspection, however, it reads mostly as an anti-development manifesto that says little about the health or breadth of Canadian parks and protected areas, but more about CPAWS’ belief that Parks Canada has gone offmission by allowing more Canadians to enjoy and experience Canada’s magnificent natural beauty.

Specifically, the CPAWS report attacks plans to expand facilities for visitors to Banff; to expand bicycling

access to Jasper/Lake Louise, and to allow overnight accommodation at Maligne Lake, in Jasper. In fact, the CPAW report calls for banning additional development in Jasper and Banff completely. Showing a distinct disdain for those who want greater access to one of Canada’s most beautiful parks, CPAWS director Alison Woodley notes that “We don’t all have to go to Banff at the same time.”

The problem with the CPAWS report is that it’s long on facts regarding Parks Canada budget, staffing allocations and regulatory process, and short on data regarding Canada’s actual parks and Canada’s long historic record of leading the world in creating parks and establishing the world’s first park service.

CPAWs main complaint seems to be that Parks Canada seems to be… fulfilling its charter, which is: “On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada’s natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways

environment.

• In addition to its 47 parks, Canada has 146 protected areas covering 12 million hectares.

Canada’s history of protecting its environment is one of long leadership and amazing progress. While everyone wants to see Canada’s parks protected, it’s also true that Canadians want more access to their parks, and that requires balancing protection of the environment with giving Canadians (of all levels of health and mobility) access to those parks to experience, benefit from, and bond with Canada’s incredibly diverse and beautiful nature.

Parks are not wilderness areas, they are parks—regions set aside for their beauty, but meant to be experienced by the Canadians for whom they are held in trust. Simply saying “No” to the Canadian people’s desires to see their own parks is not an answer, nor is haughtily telling us that “We don’t all have to go to Banff at the same time.”

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that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.” To give credit where it’s due, CPAW does raise some important issues of transparency in decision-making at Parks Canada, but then, it’s hard to name an entity that doesn’t have important issues of transparency in the federal government.

Everyone loves transparency, until that transparency complicates their job, then, not so much.

What are some realities regarding parks and protected lands in Canada as we approach Canada Parks Day? • Canada established the world’s third national park when Banff National Park was established in 1885.

• Canada established the world’s first national park service in 1911.

• Parks Canada currently lists 47 national parks.

• Canada’s protected areas have grown steadily since 1990, now covering more than 10 per cent of its terrestrial areas (land and freshwater) and about one per cent of Canada’s marine

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Take time and explore this summer As we head into the summer months of July and August we find the highways busier as people take vacations. Even in our small town we see many visitors, some are connecting with friends and family but others stop to visit our humble museum.

While people tend to travel year round I still find the “traditional” vacation months to be July and August. Especially so for families with school age children. A popular vacation spot for many seems to be “the lake” -- whichever one you choose. But, even then there are some days when it’s great to jump in the vehicle and head down the road.

In these instances it is usually the communities within a one hour drive that benefit from the visits.

As an example, about a 45 minute drive from our lake site there is a small town with an absolutely huge statue of a turtle.

Peggy Hasein Now you would think that an appropriate name would be Toby the Turtle, or some other form of alliteration. But, no, this turtle’s name is Ernie.

Either before or after a stop with Ernie, it is a must to have an ice cream cone. Something about the summer and ice cream simply calls

Neighbourly News

your name. Also on the agenda is a trip down Main Street. This isn’t the same as touring a big box complex but make no mistake you can usually come up with some great finds. That jewellery store with a special item; or a hidden away tea room; or a hardware store that has a frying pan exactly the size you have been looking for.

Some of these items are just not to be found in huge big box stores in large urban centres.

Some summer travellers will undertake a longer trip, say three to four weeks and take a road “less travelled.” You often come upon some great scenery along these highways. If you are adventurous try taking a grid road across the prairies. A couple of days ago I was travelling home when I couldn’t help notice the many, many fields of canola which were in full bloom. What a lovely picture com-

Biggar Lodge News

by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Cool rainy summer greetings everyone.

Hope all is well with you. This week at the Lodge we had exercises.

After lunch the residents painted wooden products (like crosses, animals, birdhouses).

Tuesday morning was current events and bean

bag toss in the afternoon.

Wednesday afternoon the residents met my new puppy. Bear is a shihtzu and he is 12 weeks old now. The residents love playing with him. In the evening we had Birthday Party night.

Four residents celebrated. The Touch of Grey played for us. The Allanbank Group supplied the

evening lunch.

Thursday morning was Bible Study and exercises. After exercises the residents threw dog toys for Bear to catch. Bingo was on at 2:30.

Friday morning was BBQ Club down PrairieScape. The residents got to try some of our beets and potatoes from the garden. In the afternoon we had lawn games.

Saturday was Card Lotto bingo. Afterwards, the residents read about histories of old town. The afternoon was a movie.

Sunday morning, 1-1 time with the residents.

The Church of God came here for worship.

Have a wonderful day.

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by Dale Buxton (right). The popular Ace will return on July 29 starting at $750. Make sure you plan on getting your name in for the draw.

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bined with the dark blue sky in the horizon.

I was reading a travel blog recently about the top places to visit in Canada. Of course, all the big name cities were there -- Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal. I thought, what a shame. True, all these cities have something to offer and are beautiful in their own right but but flying from one to the other, the author of that blog missed the “true” Canada. The rural countryside.

Canada is such a big country and every region has its points but trying to “see” or “experience” Canada in 10 days is simply impossible. A better option is to pick an area and spend some time seeking out the little treasures.

According to various studies and polls, more Canadians will spend their vacation at home this year. Take the time to explore and appreciate what is in your own backyard. That’s a bit of a cliche but very often we don’t know was really exists right next door to us.

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Our Future Yours Truly wishes New Year’s resolutions that this whole page of has been one of society’s words could explain as standbys for years. much real sentiment as Y.T. used these few to know an lines by old guy up Robert north some Burns. years ago There who, pipe must be in mouth, thouused to sands tell us how of New come he Year’s knew what resoluour winters tions and were going weather to be like.

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time ago mind you, long before the meteorological guys started giving us our faultless forecasts and that old belief about the “white man’s wood pile� had disappeared too, ever since we got natural gas.

Incidentally all last fall these meteorological people claimed that it was going to rain in our region. Yet during last fall we had the longest dry spell in years.

Y.T. isn’t sure what the 1930s folks made their resolutions about, for at the time, there wasn’t much reason to be optimistic.

I think that society itself tried many many ways to adjust, but the goals expected (wealth and high class way of life) got in the way and didn’t work out that well.

If Francis Hyland hadn’t come along, and the eventual rains (The Drylanders) this part of the world might have become a desert. Y.T. has always felt that the people of our world want too much.

Maybe he is wrong but at this time of year it seems that getting things is a lot more important than giving.

There must

have been thousands of dreams about a wonderful future, that never come true. And if that is right all we can do is make our resolutions and hope.

In 1929, (when this Y.T. guy was ten years old), to many people, the future sure looked rosy.

And yet, a knuckle rapping era of social poverty ws just around the corner.

Yours Truly is almost proud to claim that he was there, if only to claim that he shared a hobo jungle campfire with an out-of-job bank manager.

All through the next ten years, 1929-1939, things may not have been so nice for many but they proved one this.

For all our man made plans about a wonderful future, we are not in charge. Our New Year’s resolutions need a little touch of something else.

A friend that I had one time, had his whole future planned out -education, wealth and position. And was partly successful with them all.

With his three university degrees demanding top wages, he eventually became CEO of a very large company. So having achieved his planned future while we peasant types were still down here with our noses to the grindstone, (and having no where else to go) he started using drugs.

The moral of that kind of deal is, when you make a New Year’s resolution, don’t ask for wealth and power.

None (at least in Y.T.’s time) has made more of a mistake than our generals during World War II. After the Falaise Gap was closed, somehow word got down that “we will be

home for Christmas� and a little later on George Blackburn will write: Page 489, The Guns of Normandy. “If anyone were to suggest that five months hence, your guns will participate in the biggest barrage and attendant bombardment of the entire war, you would write them off as a lunatic.�

But thou art blessed compared to me The present only toucheth thee But och! I backward cast my e’e On prospects drear And forward though I cannae see I guess -- and fear. R. Burns

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Getting the feral boar population under control

by Calvin Daniels When the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation held its annual conference in February one issue which was plainly put forward was that feral wild boar are a growing problem in the province, and across Canada.

Feral wild boar are becoming a concern for wildlife management across the country explained Ryan Brook who spoke at the Convention held in Yorkton.

But to undertake management and control you need to have an understanding of the extent of the problem, and that is what the Feral Boars in Canada Collaring Project is designed to provide, he said.

“It is baseline information,” said Brook during a convention presentation, adding they hope to gather data on populations, and distribution, and knowledge regarding the ecology of the feral stock.

In other regions feral boars have become a major issue.

Brook pointed to the United States.

“Texas has well over three million pigs,” he said, adding the situation could happen here. “… About half of all RMs (rural municipalities in Saskatchewan) have pigs,” said Brook. “… We could well be in a position to have more pigs than people.”

In a random telephone survey of 3000 rural residents across Canada it was found “every single province had (wild) pigs … Everybody is reporting them.”

“We’re starting to see a pretty broad distribution of pigs,” said Brook.

It appears at least in Saskatchewan the government is listening with the Government of Saskatchewan has amended

The Wildlife Regulations and The Stray Animals Regulations to clarify the status and hunting requirements for feral or free-ranging wild boar.

In the release regarding the changes the government too comments on the broad distribution of feral wild pigs.

“Freeranging wild boar populations have been reported in Calvin Daniels more than 60 rural municipalities across southern Saskatchewan,” it stated. “Wild boar have damaged golf courses and crops, harassed livestock, threatened people, destroyed fragile plant communities and can transfer diseases to domestic hogs.”

“Free-ranging or feral wild boar have the potential to become a serious provincial problem,” Environment Minister Herb Cox said in the recently circulated press release. “These amendments address ongoing concern for public safety and protection of wildlife and habitat.”

Amendments to The Wildlife Regulations now allow Saskatchewan hunters to hunt wild boar without a licence, while still maintaining reasonable safety expectations such as asking permission to hunt on private property and not hunting along roads or road allowances, detailed the release.

The removal of stray animal designation that currently applies to wild boar means that local rural municipalities that administer The Stray Animals Act and its regulations are no longer responsible for wild boar capture and containment.

And there are stricter

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fencing requirements for farmed wild boar which is intended to reduce the number of wild boar that escape.

New fencing regulations would seem a cornerstone to any control problem, at least if Brook’s view of the situation is correct. He noted at the SWF meeting that the pigs are not a native species to Canada.

“We know farms are the source of this,” said Brook, adding the pigs are either escapees, and in some cases there are reports of farmers cutting fence and letting stock go rather than to continue to look after them.

Even on well-ran wild boar farms it is estimated two to three per cent of stock escapes, said Brook.

Control has to start at the source.

The government release follows the same general thinking.

“Wild boar are a species from Asia and Europe, and were imported to Saskatchewan in the late 1970s as domestic livestock.

They escaped from farms and created reproducing populations in wild areas throughout the province,” stated the release.

The new regulations also change how wild boar are defined.

“The move to regulate escaped wild boar as exotic wildlife instead of stray livestock enables landowners and producers to better protect their livestock, crops and pasture,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said in the release. “I also encourage anyone looking for support in controlling escaped wild boar to take part in the Feral Wild Boar Control Program administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation.”

Of course there is another aspect of the story, one which relates to the way farmers have over the years tried to diversify operations with some very unusual ‘livestock’; elk, fallow deer, ostrich, wild boar, emu etc and there has been

limited success with these species which are still far more wild than domestic.

Wild boar have become the poster ‘animal’ for what can go wrong if proper precautions are not put in place.

But at least the new changes seem to address the increasingly wellunderstood problem. At least the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities believes so.

“SARM is pleased with these changes as escaped wild boar pose a danger to people, personal property, other wildlife and to livestock,” said Association President Ray Orb in the government release. “We need to make sure their population is kept under control and are hopeful these regulatory changes will achieve that.”

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THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016

Blue Jays making playoff noise again good the weather is here’ mind.”

Miami Herald: “Exdivision title.

Last year was no fluke.

2012-14 before playing — No. 103 would be to • Greg Cote again, on Miami Hurricane Sam Meanwhile, new generToronto Blue Jays are in Seattle and Pittsburgh attend an MLS game.”

NBA superstar Kevin Dorman made the al manager Ross Atkins the real thing again in in 2015, was 12-3 at the • Comedy writer Alex Durant signing with Olympic team in synis reportedly sniffing 2016. all-star Kaseberg: A Swedish powerful Golden State chronized diving, suraround the majors for The Jays break, soccer player was given Warriors: “It’s like hearpossible trades. The team prising analysts who had caught fire equalling a red card — kicked out ing that the record Powno idea there was such a should be flush with after the his career of a game — for passing erball lottery was won by sport.” cash, as attendance this July 31 trade best. gas. In addition he was two people and finding • A question from year is about 20 per cent deadline in Estrada fined $500 for imperout those two people are reader Jeff Dent of ahead of 2015. A Price2015 and had only sonating an Oakland Bill Gates and Warren West Virginia posed to like acquisition before went on a 5-3 Raider.”

Buffett.”

Norman Chad of the the end of July (Sonny to win the record, • Brad Dickson of the • RJ Currie of sportsWashington Post: “When Gray of Oakland, for American but his Omaha World-Herald: deke.com: “Dominika soccer teams play a instance?) would be the League East, ERA and “John Daly recently Cibulkova nearly had to ‘friendly,’ it is described icing on the cake for the winning the WHIP nix her July 9 wedding as a demonstration with- turned 50. The frightenJays. first playoff (walks out consequence and not ing thing: He’s now at an after a deep run at WimAnd it would be anothround and plus age where a lot of men bledon. Her quarterfipart of a real competier crazy October for losing in the hits per begin to wear weird look- nal loss meant she was tion. Do you think the Canadian sports fans.

A.L. champiinnings ing clothes.” game, he was set, and it’s Braves and Reds should • Dwight Perry of the onship series pitched) • Perry again: “Dallas a match.” consider the rest of their Seattle Times: “A record to Kansas numbers Bruce Penton will open the NFL sea• Kaseberg, to finish off: games as a ‘friendly’?

City. were team 26 foreign-born play“In Euro 2016, France • Chad again, admitting son with a league-high ers — including 14 in the This year, bests. three defensive starters beat Germany, 2-0. The he is not a fan of Major first round — were taken they didn’t wait until R.A. Dickey and Marserving suspensions for exact opposite score of League Soccer: “On my in this year’s NBA draft.

July 31 to get hot. Last cus Stroman have had substance-abuse violathe world wars.” list of ‘103 Things to Do Donald Trump immeyear, it took the Jays 99 good stretches and bad tions. Which is probably Care to comment? in San Diego’ — and No. diately threatened to games to win their 50th. stretches, but if they Email brucepenbuild a wall around every 102 is to call friends back not the three-and-out This year, they won No. were to crank it up in that Cowboys fans had in ton2003@yahoo.ca east and tell them, ‘Man, NBA arena.”

50 in only their 89th the second half, the Jays you can’t believe how • Greg Cote of the game. In early July, the could run away with the Blue Jays ran off a seven-game winning streak and were nipping on the heels of division-leading Baltimore, serving notice to the rest of the league that they enjoyed the playoffs so much last year that they’d like to do it again.

Last year, the late-July additions of shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and lefthanded pitcher David Price were the key sparks for the Jays.

This year, the July win streak put the Jays 10 games over .500, thanks in good measure to the slugging of Edwin Encarnacion, who became only the fifth Jay to drive in 80 runs before the all-star break, reigning MVP Josh Donaldson, a guy whose day-after-day excellence the Jays and their fans take for granted, and Canadian outfielder Michael Saunders, who was batting over .300 and had 16 homers by July 9. In a fan vote, Saunders was added to the A.L. all-star team.

Even without a Pricelike ace, the Jays’ pitching has been generally good. Third-year righthander Aaron Sanchez and veteran J.A. Happ have emerged as twin aces. Sanchez was 9-1 with a 2.97 E.R.A. one of only two starters on Biggar Nationals Girls Fastball team had a very successthese results: Biggar 18 tisdale 3; Biggar 9 Unity 4; Biggar 6 the team with a sub-.300 ful season with 29 wins and four losses taking home Outlook 5; Humboldt 10 Biggar 2; Biggar 12 Macklin 0. That mark (hard-luck Marco two golds and a silver in the tournaments they attended. put them in the semifinal against Kindersley recording a loss Estrada is the other at They attended the provincial playdowns in Watrous with of 6-2. (Submitted photo) 2.93). Happ, a Jay from

Penton on sports

Successful season for Nationals girls

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THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016

Three tips to protect yourself from ticks and Lyme disease (NC) Many Canadians are increasingly concerned about Lyme disease and the related increase in western blacklegged and blacklegged ticks, as a bite from an infected tick is

one of the known causes of the disease. With cases of ticks on the rise this year, you’ll want to do everything you can to protect your family. The good news is that there are many things you

can do both before and after a tick bite to keep your tick encounter from turning into anything more than a nuisance.

1. Get informed. Both nymphs and adult ticks can attach to any part of

the human body. They are often found in hardto-see areas such as the groin, armpits and scalp.

They are most likely to transmit infection after being attached for more than 24 hours of feed-

Keep your grill in tip top shape

“Chase The Ace” at The Legion

dirt, spider webs or other debris.

• Make sure your quick-disconnect valve is securely connected.

Remember to never use your barbecue indoors. Always consult your owner’s manual for specific instructions and

schedules for cleaning and maintenance. If you think your natural gas barbecue is leaking, call your local gas utility.

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(NC) One of the best ways to spend a summer night is enjoying a wonderful meal prepared on your barbecue. Keep those delicious meals coming by showing your grill a little love – this will keep it safe and in good working order. If you’re in the market for a new grill, consider buying a natural gas barbecue so you’ll never have to worry about running out for propane tanks or coal, and follow these tips from Enbridge Gas to keep your grill in top shape from the start.

Before every use: • To keep your grill clean and sanitary, be sure to always preheat it.

• Brush the grates to remove old food residue.

After every use: • When you’re done cooking, turn the heat all the way up for a few minutes to burn off any extra food.

• Once cooled, put a protective cover on the grill.

Every month: • Remove the grates and clean them.

• Replace or clean the grease drip tray while the grates are drying.

Annually: • Replace hoses that are cracked or damaged.

• If you don’t have spider guards (small screens that discourage bugs), clean the metal tube under each burner with a small flexible brush and look for insects that may have crawled into these tubes and blocked the gas flow over the winter.

• Use a pipe cleaner or wire to ensure burner ports are free of rust,

ing because the bacteria requires time to migrate from the tick’s gut to its salivary glands. Prompt detection and removal of ticks is one of the key methods of preventing the disease.

2. Take preventative measures. As Canadians become more aware of the risks posed by ticks, we are taking more preventative measures to safeguard ourselves.

These include using a deet or icaridin-based repellant, checking for ticks more often and

wearing the appropriate clothing that is loose but covers exposed skin.

3. Use new technology. Adding to the prevention tools available is the new over-the-counter Care Plus Tick Test.

Designed to test for the presence of the Borrelia bacteria known to cause Lyme disease. Within 10 minutes the test will show a negative or positive result with 95.8 per cent accuracy. Each Care Plus tick test also includes a symptoms checklist.

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Resuming July 29

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THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016

2015 Perdue Agricultural Fair

SATURDAY, JULY 23 Ground Admission…Adults:

$

5/per day; 12 and under: FREE

SPONSORED BY PERDUE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

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s 0ANCAKE "REAKFAST x 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

--will be served out front of the complex.

s 0ARADE… 9:30 a.m., Prejudging 9 a.m., --contact Brenda Williams, 306-237-4739, or Annaleigh Fischer, 306-237-4377

PERDUE MASSAGE & ACUPUNCTURE extends its welcome to everyone coming to Perdue for the annual Agricultural Society Fair We are pleased to serve West Central Saskatchewan

s Tractor Pull… 12 noon Contact Scott Weir, 306-237-4212 or Curtis Lammers, 306-237-7572

and look forward to seeing our many friends and customers during The Fair.

306-321-4991 for appointments www.perduemassageclinic.com

Enjoy all The Fair activities from the exhibits, food, tractor pull, to cattle show!!!

We’re Looking Forward to Seeing You at the 2015 Annual Perdue Agricultural Society Fair Bring the family and join in all the fun!

We enjoy looking after all your special occasions, home decor and plant needs, just give us a call.

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Designs by Ann

Cam-Don Motors

121 Main St., Biggar

Serving Perdue and area

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Phone 306-237-4212

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited Proud to supply the Pancake Breakfast mix.

Hanover Junction, Biggar

306-948-1990 www.parrishandheimbecker.

Congratulations on a successful fair!

M & N Repair would like to congratulate Perdue Agricultural Fair on their annual event.

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Congratulations to the Perdue Agriculture Fair C organization on hosting such a wonderful annual event.

Hope to see everyone there!!!

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1-855-762-2233

Office hours: Monday - Friday • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 5 p.m.

Rosetown Office: 215 Main St. Phone 306-882- 4105 Fax 306-882-4108 Email: jimreitermla@sasktel.net Web site: www.jimreitermla.ca Find Jim on

Congratulations to The Perdue Agricultural Society Fair Organizing Committee. Enjoy the Fair!!!

306-948-3344

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s Slow-Pitch Tournament‌

s #ATTLE 3HOWx 1:00 p.m.

organized by Perdue Minor Ball

Entries to Karren Longworth, 306-831-9810

s Full Concession All Day s Silent Auction and Cold Plate in Complex

s Beer Gardens‌ Open 1:00 p.m.

Check out “Perdue mud drags and Redneck games� on Facebook for updates and information.

s Mud Truck and

Quad Races‌ 5 p.m.

Contact Daniel 306-237-4377

would like to offer congratulations to the Perdue Ag Society for 105 years of the Annual Fair.

Hope you have a great weekend!

s Redneck Games‌

7 p.m.

GI ur S o y r ‌ d fo eds Bra e a ne e s S e n awa or W

Contact Annaleigh 306-237-4377

Congratulations to the Perdue Agriculture Fair Committee Have a successful weekend!

Troy May, owner/operator

email‌ tmay@hotmail.ca

Perdue Agencies

Call 306-237-7671

Have a great weekend at the Fair!

Stop in for all your ag needs.

306-237-4304

Central Plains Co-op

We congratulate and extend our best wishes for a successful fair.

Biggar & District Credit Union

306-237-4373 Perdue

Come join everyone in the fun and excitement of the Annual Perdue Agricultural Society Fair

Perdue Branch

Motor Licence Issuer

Hoping to see all our friends at the Perdue Agricultural Fair Come and see our full-service card lock/convenience store located on Hwy. 14, Perdue

306-237-4639

www.centralplainsco-op.ca

Kelly Block

Member of Parliament Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek

“Congratulations to the Perdue Agricultural Society on celebrating 105 years of community involvement.� www.kellyblockmp.ca

JOIN US ON SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2016 FOR THE PERDUE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY’S ANNUAL FAIR!

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

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

THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016

Know the risks of convertible debentures

by Kim Inglis According to Deloitte, the Canadian marketplace is home to over $14 billion in publicly traded convertible debentures. Deloitte notes their appeal is growing because convertible debentures allow issuers to take advantage of lower cash costs and high yield potential, and they also give investors the opportunity to earn current income without

giving up the prospect of capital growth.

Typically described as hybrid securities, they offer a blend between fixed income and equity.

Convertible debentures are corporate bonds where the investor has the option to convert into a fixed number of the issuer’s common shares at some specified future date.

The opportunity to convert into the underlying stock has appeal because of the potential to profit from a company’s success as reflected in a higher share value.

Similar to fixed income investments, convertible debentures offer regular interest income via coupon payments, typically paid semi-annually or annually; and offer protection of this income because the fixed coupons must be paid out before any dividend distribution.

Convertible debentures also offer a level of principal protection because the face value is redeemed by the issuer in full at maturity. In the event of liquidation, holders of convertible debentures rank above all equity shareholders.

Diversification potential exists because convertible debenture performance is not directly

correlated to either equity or bonds and, since most are traded on public exchanges, transparency and efficiency in pricing is inherent.

On the downside, convertible debentures also carry risk, the most notable being the credit risk on the issuer.

Generally speaking, the Kim Inglis Canadian convertible debenture market is sub-investment grade and very few are rated.

As a result, it is up to the investor to determine the issuer’s risk of default in the event they aren’t able to repay their debt obligations.

Because convertible debentures resemble equities, they generally gain or lose value analogous to movements in the underlying stock. If the price of the underlying stock rises, so too does the convertible debenture but, if the price of the underlying stock falls, the convertible debenture will too.

However, their downside tends to be limited, as the debenture will start to take on its bond characteristics if the price falls below a certain level.

Convertible debentures are also subject to interest rate risk. They

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are inversely correlated to the level of interest rates. As interest rates rise, convertible debenture prices fall and vice versa. Given our current low interest rates, this is an important consideration.

Call risk is another important consideration.

When a convertible debenture is callable, the issuer has the right to redeem before maturity.

That can result in reinvestment risk because the investor is forced to reinvest their principal sooner than expected at a potentially lower rate.

Finally, convertible debentures tend to be less liquid than other securities. They are fairly thinly traded, so the spread between their bid and ask prices can be wide. An investor needing to sell in a hurry could be risking a loss simply because of the pricing spread.

Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor & Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. www.reynoldsinglis.ca. The views in this column are solely those of the author.

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The Independent Printers The weather cooperated on Sunday, July 10 as the congregation of St. Gabriel Roman Catholic Church enjoyed a barbecue after Mass. It’s hard to say how many burgers and dogs were

cooked but organizers report there was a good crowd on hand. Not only did it give the cooks at home a break but it was a chance to enjoy a visit with friends. (Submitted photo)

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OBITUARIES

Biggar Independent

Travel is a requirement of this position and thus the successful candidate must have a valid drivers’ license.

July 21, 1940 ~ June 21, 2016 Darryl passed away on June 21, 2016 at the age of 75 years. Born in North Battleford, but grew up in Biggar, Sask.

He is survived by his children, Cindy (Garth) Ci Pischke, C h e r y l ( M a r k ) McClelland; sister, Diane (Gerald) Paddock; mother, Irene Shepherd; mother of his children, Jeanette Shepherd; and four grandchildren, Dane P., Taylor P., Brett Mc., Brianne Mc. Darryl was predeceased by his sister, Beverly P.; and his father, George.

A private interment will be held at Candle Lake Cemetery, Saskatchewan.

Memorial donations in Darryl’s honour may be sent to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #104 - 2301 Ave C North, Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Z5.

Interested and qualiďŹ ed applicants should apply, along with their expected salary to Publisher, Biggar Independent, Box 40, 122 Main Street, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 or email: tip@sasktel.net

Arrangements with Acadia McKagues Funeral Home Condolences: www.dignitymemorial. ca/acadia-mckagues-funeral-centre/ en-ca/index.page

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CARDS OF THANKS The family of William David Gregory wish to thank everyone for the calls and cards of sympathy, flowers, tributes, visits and support on the loss of our beloved Dad, Grandfather and Great-g randfather. A special thanks to Bob and Ed for the service, those who joined in the celebration of life and the CWL for lunch.

A big bouquet goes to the staff of the Biggar Long Term Care Centre for the excellent care given to Dave.

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COMING EVENTS TUESDAYS SATURDAYS‌ Used Book Sale at the Biggar Museum and Gallery. Gently used books for your pleasure at very reasonable prices!

Open Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, 1 - 5 p.m.

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SERVICES

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

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 @ 306948-2452 19tfn

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

Sunday Worship • 10:50 a.m.

Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m.

Church office phone, 306-948-3424

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

Sunday Worship Service • 11 a.m.

Coffee and fellowship to follow service.

Contact US for professional printing of oďŹƒce supplies, forms and services.

The Biggar Independent 122 Main St., Biggar 306-948-3344

Church office phone, 306-948-2280, Rev. Jane Gallagher

PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS) JULY WORSHIP @ REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 319 - 7th Ave. East, Biggar • 10:30 a.m. except SUNDAY, JULY 17‌ potluck picnic at North Church, (unless raining), meet at Redeemer 10 a.m. for ride or pilot car.

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

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One phone call covers the entire province.

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THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016

Crop Report for June 28 to July 4…

Adding on . . . Workers have been busy adding on to Jubilee Stadium as they have a deadline to meet. The addition to the dressing rooms must be done in time for the upcoming hockey season which is fast approaching (only

three months away). While it may seem odd to be talking about snow and winter sports on a hot summer day in July we all know how fast time flies. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Four surprising reasons for eating locally-grown produce (NC) Canadians are wisely increasingly on the lookout for food that is grown or produced close to home — or at the very least, in the same country.

And as soon as the warm weather hits, anticipation grows for the first fresh-picked berries, asparagus and corn. But while fruit stands and farmers markets often come to mind this time of year, did you know the widest variety of local produce can be found at the grocery store?

In case you needed yet another reason to become a localfood shopper,

check out top benefits of eating produce that is grown near you.

1. It reduces the carbon footprint.

Greenhouse gas emissions are cut down significantly since food does not have to be flown in. Also, transport trucks travel a shorter distance and

also helps keep viable farmland and green land from being used for less environmentally-friendly purposes.

3. You get offthe-farm fresh quality. You might be getting produce that was only picked a day before it landed in your shopping cart, versus hav-

spend less time on the road when delivering products to producers and grocery retailers.

2. You support local farmers. Buying local produce helps ensure the livelihood of local farmers who rely on their business to support their families. This

ing been picked a week or two earlier. This allows for produce to be ripened for a longer period of time.

Visit your local grocery store and look out for products that were grown near you to get that fresh and juicy flavour.

4. You enjoy great nutrients.

Fresh produce is

full of essential nutrients that provide your body with the vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy diet.

Including more produce in your meal routine will provide you with the energy you need to make the most of the long summer days ahead.

Crops are developing rapidly in much of the province and growing conditions have been optimal in most areas, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report. Fiftyone per cent of the fall cereals are in the dough stage while 34 per cent of spring cereals are in the heading stage. Twenty per cent of flax, 60 per cent of canola and mustard and 69 per cent of pulse crops are flowering.

Haying continues in the province as livestock producers now have 18 per cent of the hay crop cut and 11 per cent baled or put into silage. Although weather conditions have been favourable for plant growth, high humidity and frequent rain showers have prevented hay crops from drying.

Hay quality is rated as 12 per cent excellent, 72 per cent good, 14 per cent fair and two per cent poor. Pastures are growing well and are rated as 24 per cent excellent, 61 per cent good, 13 per cent fair and two per cent poor.

The majority of the province received rainfall this past week with the Outlook area reporting 95 mm. Many other areas reported well over 25 mm of rain. Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as nine per cent surplus, 85 per cent adequate and six per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as three per cent surplus, 89 per cent adequate, seven per cent short and one per cent very short.

Crop damage this week was attributed to localized flooding, strong winds and disease. Hail was reported in a few areas of the province and crops are being assessed for damage. With the high humidity and wet conditions, many producers are applying fungicides to crops.

Producers are busy with haying operations and scouting for disease and insects.

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Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography

PET SERVICES Professional Dog Grooming… reasonable rates right in the Town of Biggar Open 7 days a week

Biggar, Sask.

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HEALTH/WELLNESS

Moonlight Therapy Janet & Candice Moon Colour Energy Therapists …for info & appts

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Weight Loss & WELLNESS Centre

• ‘Ideal Protein’ Weight Loss • ‘Slender You’ Figure Salon • H20 Massage Bed Weight Loss Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

306-948-7274

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- together with -

Co-Ed Fitness Centre Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss 30-minute Circuit Personal Training Fitness Classes …owned andBarber operated

by Brett

102 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

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THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016

OPTOMETRISTS HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ELECTRICAL

NCM Home Maintenance • Residential & Commercial Painting • Handyman Service • Labour Hire • 1A Certified Licence

Nick Maguire BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291

Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

306.948.3325 PHILLIPS ELECTRIC s 2ESIDENCE s #OMMERCIAL 7IRING &OR FREE ESTIMATES Ph: 306-948-5393

PLUMBING & HEATING

Perdue, Sask.

Peter Hofmeister Journeyman Electrician

Licenced, Insured & Bonded Over 15 years experience

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

306-951-8004 ARGUE’S

EAVESTROUGH NOW SERVING THE BIGGAR AREA

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For all your home, business and rural needs Owners/Operators • Travis Young • Dallas Young • Claude Young

Biggar, Sask.

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

FOR RENT

Derek Argue

Box 323, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Call: 306-948-2101

Danny Pickett Travis Poletz 306-230-4535 306-948-6570 saskwestconstruction@outlook.com

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Box 277, Perdue, SK S0K 3C0

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

DENTAL

Doctors of Optometry

115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.

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

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

Phone:306.882.2123 New Patients Welcome!

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC

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FOR

2 INCHES

26-WEEK

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Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

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

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

306-948-3408

306.948.3344

Contact THE INDEPENDENT 306-948-3344

CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

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

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117 - 3rd Ave. W.,

In BIGGAR Every Tuesday

(New Horizons Bldg) Biggar

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main St., Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311 LEGAL SERVICES

BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

306-948-3346

ROSETOWN DENTAL

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

306-375-7055

“Setting a Higher Standard” ∆New Construction ∆Re-roofs ∆Torch-on ∆Tile ∆Metal ∆Asphalt ∆All repairs ∆Shakes ∆Inspections NOW DOING ∆ Eavestroughing ∆ Downspouts ∆ Soffit & Facia We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453

Dr. Kirk Ewen Dr. Michelle Skoretz

306-717-2818

EAVESTROUGHING FREE ESTIMATES 5-inch continuous eavestrough

MADGE ROOFING INC.

www.madgesaskroofing.com Biggar, Sask.

#ELL 306-221-6888

WESTWIND ELECTRIC LTD.

ROOFING

ACCOUNTING

…serving your community since 1972

201B - 2nd Ave. West P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Ph: 306-948-5133

RED APPLE

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES “Administrative Services to

Meet Your Business Needs” ~ One time projects or long term service

For a FREE consultation, call

Peszko &Watson is a full service law office that practices…

Cheryl Irvine @

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Criminal Law Commercial Law Family Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, Jason Peszko Lisa Watson Sophie Ferré Nicole Hataley look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or 306-244-986

INVESTMENTS

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

306-948-2183 Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

INSURANCE

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance 222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca

to have your business listed here, …ask about special rates and sizes!

Contact us for all your insurance and financial services 306-948-3926 …located in the Professional Building 223 Main St., Biggar

INSURANCE

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Poole

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

Pamela Eaton Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc. th

th

5 Avenue 106 Street

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask.

Shop 306.446.3298

Fax 306.445.4275

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

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

Landis Of¿ce Hours:

304 Main St., Biggar Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204

100 - 2nd Ave. W., Landis Phone: 306-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon., Tues., & Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Thurs., CLOSED

Website: www.biggarinsurance.ca Email: biggar@biggarinsurance.ca

Website: www.landisinsurance.ca Email: landis@landisinsurance.ca

“We’ll getcha covered”

THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016

18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

SERVICES REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

SEED CLEANING

M & N REPAIR

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

306-948-3996

Saskatoon - Biggar OďŹƒce

Open Monday-Friday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

DUANE NEUFELDT 403 Main St., Biggar

Licensed For: # # #

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Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

Acres of Expertise.

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

Dave Molberg Farm & Acreage Salesperson (306) 948-4478 dave.molberg@hammondrealty.ca HammondRealty.ca

HAULING

COURIER

-ON &RI s A M P M phone: Chris

BIGGAR COURIER

306-948-3376

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

Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

WYLIE SEED &

306-986-2600

AGRICULTURE

Fax: 306-237-TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outfits hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

3AT s A M .OON

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

• 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 Biggar, Sask.

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306-222-6081

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, Âź mile west on Triumph Rd.

Your authorized

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

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 306-

948-3955 A Sign of Qualilty! s 7OOD METAL PLASTIC SIGNS s 6EHICLE WINDOW GRAPHICS s "ANNERS STICKERS AND -AGNETIC SIGNS

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 Fax:

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

Judy Kahovec‌ 306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935

Danny Vogelsang

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

216 Main St., Biggar

Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire

Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

306.948.2700

TROY MAY, owner/operator

Custom Embroidery

PROCESSING INC.

Cell: 306-948-7524

306.237.7671

207 Main St. Biggar

Phone: 306-948-5678

1st Ave. West, Biggar

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Burnt Orange Sales Repair Virus Removal

Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

SERVICES SERVICE TRUCK FULL MECHANICAL SERVICE

Computer Sales and Repair

Biggar, Sask.

Brody Ellis, Sever Ellis, Stetler Heather

306-948-3380 306-948-2234 alloutdrilling@gmail.com

Call today for a FREE estimate!

306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky s $RIVEWAYS s #ONCRETE s 'ARAGE 0ADS s 0RUNING s 0LANTING

s 4OPSOIL s ,AWN #ARE s ,EVELING s 3OD s 0ATIO "LOCKS

s 3NOW 2EMOVAL s &ENCES xAND MUCH MORE

GOLDBURG GRAVEL LTD. • Pit Run • Base Gravel • Road Gravel • Crushed Rock • Top Soil

Certified Scale and Ticketed Loads Serving Rosetown & Biggar areas Phone‌ Leam Craig

306-948-2801/306-948-7279

JOHN G. SMITH

BIGGAR & DISTRICT FAMILY CENTRE

½ ton truck & handy men

OPEN: Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Biggar Sand & Gravel

Junk Removal, Small Moves, pick up and delivery

• trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating Office ‌

Ph: 306-948-3856 or Cell: 306-948-7896

KRF Auto Centre

Serving Perdue and area for the past 10 years

Rebel Landscaping

306-948-5699

306-948-5455

Landscaping, Snow Removal, Topsoil, Clay, Gravel, Sand Bobcats, Excavator, Gravel Truck

220 Main St., Biggar 306-951-7860

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LEADING EDGE WELDING LTD. Aboriginal owned t .PCJMF 8FMEJOH 'BCSJDBUJPO t &NFSHODZ 4FSWJDF t 3FQBJST (PU B QSPKFDU JO NJOE t 8F DBUFS UP "-- (JWF VT B DBMM GPS B '3&& RVPUF JOEVTUSJFTy GBSNJOH DPNNFSDJBM PJM GJFME t /08 PGGFSJOH 4LJETUFFS JOEVTUSJBM 5SBOTQPSU )PU 4IPU 4FSWJDF CALL Chance Parenteau @ 306-948-9465 or Sarah Nagy @ 306-290-9766

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THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016

Need Inspiration? Consider a Culinary Tour One of the biggest influences of my career, and what I enjoy the most, is the inspiration and interaction of people. To put it simply, we all have taste buds and eat food everyday, so we have a common denominator; we can connect and relate.

However, for me, it goes beyond that.

Food is life in so many ways, and I find it brings out the best in people and thus gives me a window of opportunity to experience their personalities and what makes them tick.

It is because of this passion I have for people and food that I have become a Culinary Travel Host along with all the other hats I wear. Normally my connection with a certain individual is quite short during a cooking class,

book signing, or public appearance, so I truly look forward to spending extended timeframes with people.

This gives us a chance to broaden our shared passion and our connection Chef Dez with each other.

So many folks first assume that a culinary tour is just about food and cooking classes, but for me and my tours it is much more than that.

My travel consultant, Caryn Zimmerman,

Chef Dez on cooking

and I create adventures that take people to an area of the world to not only celebrate and experience cuisine, but also history, art, architecture, lifestyle and more. Basically, to sum it up, we go to an area of the world to experience how they live.

With me as their host, we have already taken people to beautiful and historic Savannah GA and toured the vast and deep-rooted state of Texas. The experiences we have had, and the ones to come, fall well into the realms of bucket list journeys. With the connections that Caryn has in the travel world, and the ones that I have in the culinary world, we create experiences that

you could not do for the same price.

Going on a travel vacation with an organized tour has so many benefits. The research has been done for you, all of the most important details have been taken care of, and you get ample time on your own to explore. This along with all of the friendships you will form during the process, makes for an unforgettable holiday and life experience.

Currently we have tours planned for Prince Edward Island this October (including a meet & greet with Food Network Personality Chef Michael Smith), and a castle, pub, and distillery tour of Ireland & Scotland in the summer of 2017.

I have also been invited to be a host of a trip to The Netherlands this September. More information can be found on my website for all of these tours.

Whatever way you choose to broaden your gas-

tronomic horizons is a step in the right direction. Even if it is not in your cards to go on a culinary tour, food can be used as a catalyst to enhance people’s lives and enrich relationships in many different ways - and that is never a bad thing. Even if you don’t want your adventures to leave the comfort of your home, you can live and experience in what seems like endless cuisines just from your cookbook collection and resources like the internet.

If you’re in a cooking rut, break out of it.

Everyone is different and so are our perceptions.

Find what inspires you and go after it because chances are you will be cooking and eating food for the rest of your life.

Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Travel Host & Cookbook Author. Visit him at www. chefdez.com Write to him at dez@ chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4

Can you guess what the artifacts are this month?

Come in to the Biggar Museum and Gallery and check them out. (Photo by Delta Fay Cruickshank)

At Hammond Realty our expertise, passion, and vision lie in Saskatchewan agricultural real estate with farmland sales professionals. As we grow and expand our business we feel that we must dedicate 100% of our attention, efforts, and resources in this direction. Although our residential real estate business unit in Biggar has been successful, it is not a ½t with our niche market.

Hammond Realty would like to announce to the town of Biggar and surrounding communities that it is closing the residential real estate business unit in Biggar effective July 31, 2016. Our of½ce in Biggar will be closed for the month of August 2016.

Cari Perih, the residential professional that worked with our of½ce, will continue to offer residential real estate services in Biggar. She will transfer her licence with the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission to RE/MAX Shoreline Realty, a real estate brokerage that specializes in residential real estate. There she will continue to serve her clients in the same exceptional manner. Cari truly is an expert in her ½eld and we have thoroughly enjoyed working with her for the past 9 years. It is because of her integrity, expertise, productivity, and positive attitude that we have delayed this decision for as long as we have.

We would like to thank the town of Biggar and surrounding communities for their residential real estate business over the past 13 years and wish Cari continued success with her business.

Saskatchewan’s Ag Real Estate Professionals

Acres of Expertise.

20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

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16073MG0

505 Hwy. 7 West, Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0 OPEN: Monday - Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. CLOSED: Sundays

1.877.979.7999 www.rosetownmainline.net