Webpaper 30

Vol. 107 No. 30

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

16 pages

$1.25

Can I help you? . . . This customer had lots of choices at this Farmers’ Market booth. Not only is it a chance to buy local produce but it is a place to meet your neighbours and have a visit. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

2 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

Every Tuesday the Legion Hall in Biggar comes alive.

Shoppers line up at their favourite booth to get fresh vegetables and baking.

If you don’t want to cook supper that night, there are lots of choices for take home meals. Or maybe pick up a snack to have with your coffee

Independent photos by Daryl Hasein

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 3

Local athletes compete at Saskatchewan Summer Games

The Saskatchewan Summer Games are underway in Estevan and there are some familiar faces from Biggar competing with the Rivers West team and the other athletes across the province. Approximately 2,000 athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff converged on Estevan from July 24-30.

Benson Garchinski Benson is competing in the athletics competition and is a student at BCS 2000.

Jesse Garchinski Jesse is a guard on the Rivers West basketball team and attends St. Gabriel School.

Cassidy Winslow Cassidy plays short stop on the Rivers West softball team. She is a student at BCS 2000.

Kalin Harrabek Kalin plays on the Rivers West softball team. She attends school at BCS 2000.

Colour in the lines . . . It was time to use your markers and colour a few pictures at the day camp held at Jubilee Stadium during the summer months. Each day brings an agenda of different activities designed to keep the kids busy. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Sienna Ellis Sienna is on the Rivers West softball team playing short stop and outfield. She is a student at BCS 2000.

Trey Pernitsky Trey, Wilkie is competing in the athletics competition. He attends McLurg High School.

Gillian Massie Gillian is on the swim team for Rivers West. She is a student at St. Gabriel School.

Jordyn Thomas Jordyn Thomas, Wilkie competes in the athletics division. She is a student at McLurg High School.

Athletes from other areas within The Independent’s readershhip follow.

GAS PRICES AT THE PUMP… Sydney Leschinski Sydney plays second base on the Rivers West softbal team. She is a student at BCS 2000.

Jacob Mamer Jacob, Wilkie is a member of the athletics team for Rivers West. He attends McLurg High School.

Biggar Town Council Minute highlights Minutes of the regular meeting of the Town of Biggar held on Tuesday, July 5 at 7:15 p.m.

Present: Mayor Ray Sadler; councillors Arnold, Besse, Boyle, McCallum, Motruk, Sherbino and administrative staff.

The agenda was approved as presented.

Minutes of June 21 regular meeting were accepted as presented.

Bylaw No. 16-777, a bylaw to provide for the closing and selling of a municipal road or street was introduced, given three readings and adopted.

Minutes of June 28 committee meeting of council was accepted as presented.

Fire chief’s report was presented. The Fire Department payroll for

the month of June was approved for payment.

The Community Development Officer’s report was accepted as presented.

Minutes of June 20 regular meeting of Biggar and District Recreation Board was accepted as presented and the recommendations contained were approved by council.

Recreation director’s report for the month of June was accepted as presented.

Town foreman’s report to June 30 was accepted as presented.

General accounts paid in the amount of $423,950.99 and general accounts payable in the amount of $45,993.27 were approved.

Correspondence: Biggar RCMP; Mavis Petch;

Biggar Golf Club; Flaman Investigations; Biggar and District Daycare; PIWIK; government relations.

The Town of Biggar New Business Incentive Guideline Policy N(1) approved March 20, 2001 was repealed and replaced with Town of Biggar New Business Incentive Guideline N(1) attached and formed part of these minutes was approved effective July 1, 2016.

The draft of the equipment rental rates policy is to be reviewed.

The quote from Crestline Coach for a 2017, five wheelchair accessible, 14 passenger flexible mobility van in the amount of $99,584.18 plus GST was approved and ordered. The van will be paid for with

funding of $55,000 from the Transit Assistance for People with Disabilities, capital funding grant; and $12,496.75 from the Kinsmen Foundation with a balance of $32,100 to be paid from Town reserves allocated for the transit van.

Invoice in the amount of $7,350 for rehabilitation work on water well PW3B-2006 was approved for payment to Beckie Hydrogeologists.

Building permits: Vernon Sloman, new detached garage; Jessica Sunderland, new residential deck.

Quote from Redhead Equipment for a Flexxifinger Quicker Picker rotary rock picker in the amount of $13,195 plus taxes will be reviewed.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Wednesday, JULY 27, 2016… 10:15 a.m. (stations randomly selected)

Biggar ...............................................

Duperow Cardlock ...........................

Perdue… ...........................................

Landis Cardlock… ............................

Wilkie ...............................................

Unity .................................................

North Battleford… ............................

Meadow Lake ...................................

Rosetown… .......................................

Saskatoon .........................................

Kindersley ........................................

Lloydminster ....................................

Humboldt .........................................

Swift Current ....................................

UNOFFICIAL

93.9¢/L 91.9¢/L 89.9¢/L 89.9¢/L 97.9¢/L 97.9¢/L 97.9¢/L 99.9¢/L 89.4¢/L 88.9¢/L 97.9¢/L 91.9¢/L 93.9¢/L 97.9¢/L

Lottery Numbers

649 - Sat., July 23 07, 18, 34, 41, 48, 49 Bonus 29 Extra 5857330 649 - Wed., July 20 14, 15, 16, 43, 44, 46 Bonus 38 Extra 6452330 Western 649 - Sat., July 23 07, 25, 28, 38, 41, 47 Bonus 27

Western 649 - Wed., July 20 12, 13, 19, 28, 37, 41 Bonus 42 Lotto Max - Friday, July 22 09, 26, 28, 32, 37, 40, 45 Bonus 46 Extra 3615150 Western Lotto Max - Fri., July 22 04, 07, 12, 14, 22, 26, 45 Bonus 49

This Week . . .

Opinions ..........................................

4 Agriculture .......................................

7 Sports ..............................................

8 Classifieds ....................................... 10 - 11 Business & Professional Directories... 12 - 14

4 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

Right to privacy must be protected It is no secret that Statistics Canada didn’t like Stephen Harper and his Conservative government. The moment the Liberals were elected the long form census was back, along with threats of jail and fines to resisters.

Now StatsCan has a new plan. It wants to change the law that would make all of its surveys mandatory. Not just the long form (which is hated by just about every Canadian). StatsCan wants power to force companies to hand over private data, including Internet search records and credit card transactions. In fact, any information that StatsCan “deems important” must be handed over.

The troubling point here is that Canadians no longer have a right to privacy. Yes, the information gathered by StatsCan does help governments in policy making decisions. Yes, the information gives a clear picture of the needs of demographic groups. Yes, the information gathered by StatsCan is, in some ways, necessary.

But, no one government agency should have absolute right to pry into personal lives. And, make no mistake that is exactly what would happen.

A government agency that has been given license to pry without any sort of watchdog is a recipe for disaster.

Even worse granting such a government agency the right to threaten Canadians, law abiding Canadians, is just plain wrong.

What is more troubling is that the Liberal government would even consider such a thing.

P.H.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome.

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

Canada’s new thinking must focus on technology, talent and trade Glen Hodgson, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist Forecasting and Analysis, Conference Board of Canada and Danielle Goldfarb, Director Global Commerce Centre Canada faces a dramatically changed global economy compared to just a couple of years ago. It can no longer rely on high commodity prices or traditional manufacturing for its future export successes and overall wealth. Data-driven business is the future of commerce and all Canadian firms will have to be tech-savvy to succeed. Government trade and economic policies should lay the foundation for their success.

This new economic context presents challenges for Canadian policy makers.

Canada’s future trade and international business will look very different than the recent past. Focusing strictly on merely eliminating tariffs for exports is insufficient to position Canada effectively for the future. Policy makers will need to focus on the freer movement of ideas, data, people, services and investment. Agreements such as the Canada-Europe trade deal and the Trans-Pacific Partnership have begun to address newer types of services and digital trade, but each is now facing challenges in ratification and governance.

Moreover, better ways to track and evaluate the evolution of the newer types of trade are needed.

The Conference Board of Canada has just released a report, Canada’s New

Trade and Technology Paradigm, that evaluates the dominant emerging forces in international trade and technology that will drive the next generation of Canadian international business.

The Canadian economy has struggled in recent years with weak growth, due in part to the end of the China-driven commodity price super-cycle. Fortunately, the U.S. consumer is finally back and Mexican growth has picked up, which offers the prospect of renewed sales growth to our regional neighbours. Growth in oncebooming emerging markets is slowing, though some remain more promising than others, offering scope for trade and investment diversification for Canadian firms.

At the same time, digitization is permeating traditional businesses. Firms still sell products and services, but increasingly through digital channels. In the future, manufacturing and engineering companies will become data companies at their core, with huge amounts of valuable behaviour and logistics data. For example, Internet of Things sensors can track products across supply chains and control product rotation on shelves and in warehouses. Or a product might be shipped abroad, but the company keeps a digital representation of how it was made, and can track where it is, how it is being used and how well it is working. This allows engineering, sales and marketing teams to identify problems or opportuni-

creating a competitive advantage.

Climate change and related climate policies will simultaneously shape Canada’s future trade and value chains. In addition to the evident environmental impacts, climate change and expected policy changes present both risks and opportunities for Canadian businesses. We will want to capture our fair share, and more, of the takeoff in green technologies and services by fostering both the supply of green tech and ideas and demand for the green economy globally.

Geographically, a forward-looking focus on the United States and China, already our two largest markets, will be critical to advancing Canada’s trade interests. Following decades of underspending, domestic investment in core trade infrastructure such as ports, roads, airports and rail should be a priority. Digital infrastructure, such as reliable Internet connectivity across the country and with the rest of the world, is just as crucial to building and maintaining links with partners and customers.

In short, investment in technology and innovation – and in the human talent to utilize it and leverage the vast amounts of data it will yield – will be the differentiators in making businesses and economies competitive in these digital times. Recognizing this new trade and technology paradigm and taking full advantage is key for a prosperous future Canada.

www.biggarindependent.ca

thhe the Phone: 306-948-3344

ties instantly.

Digitization has also created new types of trade; data flows are both permeating traditional industries and creating entirely new industries that disrupt incumbents.

Airbnb is one example – the company owns no hotel rooms, but matches people who want rooms with those that have them. Countless other examples of new types of business have sprung up, such as those that meet data archiving needs, or those that allow people to transfer money across borders instantly, threatening traditional financial services.

The ability to digitize information and send it anywhere means any tech-savvy business has the potential to trade globally – but the flip side is intensified competition almost everywhere. Firms have to be more nimble and technologically advanced to compete successfully. Those firms that can leverage the acceleration of data flows will be best positioned to take full advantage of global markets in the future.

More disruptions are on their way.

Potentially disruptive technologies include automated vehicles, intelligent software, cloud computing and advanced robotics. Canada will want to position itself to leverage the benefits of new technological developments, while mitigating negative impacts. Our thinking, policies and activities at home will need to transform accordingly to facilitate this integration of goods, services and technology, ideally

Fax: 306-948-2133

Publications Mail Registrations No. 0008535 Published by THE INDEPENDENT PRINTERS LTD. and issued every Thursday at the office of publication, 122 Main Street, Biggar, Saskatchewan, S0K 0M0 Publishers - Margaret and Daryl Hasein Editor - Kevin Brautigam Advertising Consultant - Urla Tyler Composition - Tamara Nahorney

E-mail: tip@sasktel.net

P. O. Box 40 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

COPYRIGHT The contents of The Independent are protected by copyright. Reproduction of any material herein may be made only with the written permission of the publisher.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Biggar Independent invites the public to participate in its letters to the Editor section. All letters must be signed.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 5

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

Painting the fields yellow Seasonally ploughing and harvesting crops will mash up a few moles, slice through a burrow of field mice and crush any groundnesting bird chicks.

Far more significant, however, is the creation of the field in the first place: an act that replaces entire ecosystems, along with all their animal inhabitants.

Tristram Stuart

pictures on Pinterest showcasing far off places -- medieval villages in Europe; waterfalls; steaming mud pools; fjords; glaciers.

But, the picture that I enjoyed that night while Peggy Hasein driving down a Prairie highway was equal to any in the world.

To be sure my farmer friends did not plant canola just to paint a pretty picture. I appreciate the business of agriculture but for us non-farming types we can certainly sit back and appreciate this one benefit of their efforts.

Canola was developed from rapeseed via plant breeding methods. The name change was made

Neighbourly News

Stuart talks about the creation of the field, and one night while driving home from the lake, I couldn’t help but notice the beautiful yellow of many canola fields against the horizon, which, on that particular night was a deep blue.

What a picture that made.

I thought about all the

to distinguish canola from natural rapeseed oil with a much erucic acid content.

Canola was bred at the University of Manitoba in the early 1970s and has a different nutritional profile than present day oil with less erucic acid. In 1996 a variety was developed that was disease and drought resistant. This makes it a truly “made in Canada” crop.

According to 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.

Canada is second only to the European Union in the number of acres seeded in canola.

There are 10 industry sectors that are impacted by canola -- seed supply,

Happy Fishing . . . Third Avenue Park was filled with clients who gathered to wish Garry and Sharon Faye a happy retirement. It was a nice summer evening, burgers and dogs and some refreshments. There were a number of representatives from Buckberger Baerg in attendance which gave them the opportunity to meet people in Biggar. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Cover the province with one phone call: Place a blanket classified!

306-948-3344

farming, seed handling (elevator and port), transportation, crushing, refining and food processing to name a few, Not to mention the ripple effect through other sectors.

The major buyer of Canadian canola is our neighbour to the south, the United States importing about 65 per cent of oil exports and 96 per cent of meal. Other countries importing canola are China, Japan and Mexico.

Canola is also good for bees. Bees love canola as the flowers produce high amounts of nectar. This nectar has a good sugar profile for honey production. The large amounts of pollen provide a good balance of amino acids and protein. The honey is light in colour and has a very mild flavour.

Think about this.

There are lots of canola fields this year. They tend to bloom for long periods of time. One field can provide bees with a source of pollen and nectar for up to one month.

It’s enough to make a bee flutter its wings happily the whole season.

Cover the province with one phone call.

Place a blanket classified!

948-3344

16074LL4

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

6 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

The High Five explained

BIGGAR VETERINARY CLINIC will be CLOSED for holidays

JULY 29 - AUG. 29 Donʼt run out of time Early Deadline Thursday 5 p.m.

“Feel my pulse, Sir, if you want to, But there ain’t much use to try!”

“Never say that,” said the surgeon As he smothered down a sigh.

“It would never do, old comrade For a soldier to say die” “What you say don’t make no difference doctor When you come to die.”

Touching hands, or handshaking has always been around or started way back there in man’s earliest times, just to show that there was no weapon in them.

Yours Truly may be wrong in this (our old school teacher kept marking “X” on my arithmetic problems anyway) but it is a lot easier to shake hands (especially on horseback) when one is on the left side of the road. (Y.T. often wondered why the “British” drive on the left). Even at that, Y.T. sometimes wonders about that Hands Across the Border stuff.

CAM-DON MOTORS LTD. Perdue, Sask.

2011 FORD F-250 4X4, REG. CAB, 6.2 GAS, 107,000KMS

COMING IN…

2009 F-350, 6.4 DIESEL, CREW CAB 4X4 ........ $23,900 1998 IHC 2554 300HP, AUTO, NEW BOX & HOIST, LOW KMS, FRESH SAFETY ......................................... $55,900 2010 FORD EXPLORER XLT, ONLY 88,000KMS, VERY GOOD .................................................. $16,900 2009 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4, SK TAX PD .......... $ 8,900

$22,500 2010 F-150 XLT 4X4, CREW CAB, 100,000KM, VERY GOOD!........................................................... $20,900 2007 F-250 5.4, 4X4 SUPERCAB, ONLY 50,000KMS, FRESH SAFETY ........................................ $15,900 2008 F-350 4X4 SERVICE TRUCK ............ $13,900 2004 F-150 2WD, 5.4 AUTO, ONLY 65,000KMS, FRESH SAFETY, ECO. FRIENDLY, NATURAL GAS................ $ 7,900 2004 F-150 2WD, 5.4 AUTO, 70,000KMS, FRESH SAFETY, ECO. FRIENDLY, NATURAL GAS WITH SERVICE TOPPER $ 7,900 1995 F-350 CREW CAB 4X4, SERVICE BODY, 7.3 DIESEL, ONLY 107,000KM ................................................... $15,900

2001 Ford Taurus, 188,000KM, LOCAL CAR, GOOD ............................................................................ $ 3,450

2002 DODGE CARAVAN,

135,000KM, 3RD ROW SEATING

Yours Truly (Y.T.), as usual, made a long list of handshakes he remembers most, but none are more memorable than that final “tear in the eye old friend” one. It will never be forgotten.

One of the funniest, odd-ball handshakes he ever witnessed was in Pleasanthill Hall many years ago.

As the toe-tapping strains of “Uncle Jim” flooded the room, old Ryan make the call . . .

“First and third ladies turn to the right, three join hands and circle a half - all spread out - forward and back, forward and back, round again and pass right through, and then two gents come forward too.”

The two gents went forward and back, back alright, but when they met they gave each other an exaggerated handshake which was fine (we all laughed) but when they came forward again and pass right through they thumbed their noses. We laughed again, sorry, that was in 1936 and I’ve never forgotten.

Those two tall men said their “goodbyes” many years ago, and maybe that type of a square dance is a thing of the past too but memories aren’t.

Sometimes I feel a little sad when I think about the next time Y.T. said “goodbye”.

In that terrible year of 1937 when Saskatchewan had a complete crop failure, Mitzi (his real name was Milton) and Y.T. spend a lot of time together, maybe we were a bit mystified at the way things were after the

Notable Notes

SOLD

1981 IHC S1900 15’ GRAVEL BOX, 466, 13 SPD .................................................................... $10,900

$ 3,900

***VIEW OUR AUTOS ON www.camdonmotors.com TRADES WELCOME, Call 306-237-4212 MORE VEHICLES “If you don’t see the vehicle you want, we will find it, give us a call” AVAILABLE We Service What We Sell DL #916201

TOLL FREE 1-888-264-1955

maybe his need of a comrade is what brought us together (I dunno). But someday we had to part, spring had come and Y.T. was going back to the Prairies. It was time to say “goodbye”.

His sister and he drove their team and sleigh into the yard where he had spent much of that cruel winter, maybe Mitzi had gotten a little tougher because of his recent bereavements.

But when he reached down and Bob Mason shook my hand in our last “goodbye” of 1937, it made me feel that I was losing something. A part of my life had been shared with him, and I don’t want to forget.

“Goodbye Bob,” he said. It seemed to me he tried hard to appear controlled and casual, “I hope we have good times again in the future.”

“Goodbye Mitzi,” replied Y.T. and I’m afraid my voice was neither controlled or casual.

And then they drove away.

When WWII started both Mitzi and I joined the forces of the Canadian Army.

It wasn’t too long after the war that we met again. Things had changed quite a bit and no longer did we need each other, but when Y.T. said, “Do you remember . . .” his eyes glowed.

About that time one of our new neighbours introduced us to his brand new, modern electric fence. Needless to say, after watching my brother Bill and Walt jump every time they touched it, Y.T. was a little hesitant.

“Aw come on Bob,” says Russ, as he shook hands with me, and grabbing the fence with his other hand. Yeoww!

Sometimes Y.T. feels that he should have

“roaring twenties” but over that rough time we formed a friendship that lasted all our lives. Mitzi had had a rough time.

His mother had died and his father had been killed just before we met,

never spoken to Russ again but he was a good friend of mine until he died over 50 years later.

It was sure a short (but rousing) visit when Y.T. went to see Dan McLean in Drumheller.

“Hello you old clown,” he yelled when Y.T. walked in “Where in heck have you been all these years?”

Dan shook my hand vigorously just like two old long lost friends.

Dan owned a big construction outfit that had worked all over Alberta, and Bob Mason had worked on his crew for only a short while.

In that “short” while I had done him a good turn, and he had repaid me by picking up this dirty old guy in his New Yorker and treating me to an expensive meal.

Y.T. had never expected him to remember me again.

We talked for a few minutes, then one of his phones rang. He said goodbye. I think our whole reunion lasted for a few minutes, but minutes that we remember.

Yours Truly was standing on the balcony of the Trianon Ballroom in Regina when this fellow walked up to him, said, “Hello Bob. Long time, no see,” and stuck out his left hand.

Y.T. stared for a second or two, then yelled, “Karl. Some men of your regiment told me that you had been killed in Italy.”

We shook our left hands vigorously.

“We were moving back when I got hit,” says Karl. “And I spent the rest of the war in a German hospital. They sure fixed me up., but I lost the use of my left arm.”

(Karl may have lost the use of his left arm but his memory was sure OK).

That day when we came out of action (May 5, 1945) many of us shook friendly hands with German soldiers, a lot of whom were named Karl.

So guess what?

Show off the best side of your business!

Don’t be faceless, give them something to recognize!

ADVERTISE Biggar Independent 306-948-3344

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 7

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

Research is important in making crop choices

by Calvin Daniels cropping rotations.

When it comes to which Those rotations are now crops to grow, and which somewhat more complivarieties within a parcated than even a couple ticular crop type, the of decades ago. choices are extensive for While others crops genfarmers on the Canadian erally do well following Prairies. pulse crops because of Certainly a primary their ability to fix nitrofactor is the gen from potential for the air profit, and leaving that starts more of it with price in the soil signals. for subThat is the sequent reason we crops, cersee expandtain crops ed acres of do not follentils this low others year, with well. those acres That can encroaching be a matinto regions ter of the not generalamount ly thought of of crop as prime for Calvin Daniels residue the crop’s left for production. new crops Market signals we’re to deal with in spring, to strong, and with those the difficulty in cleansignals in play farmers ing volunteer seed from responded with addia previous year for new tional acres. crop production, to the But there are of course residual effects of certain other reasons for growherbicides, save for some ing a crop, beyond trying crops, but not all. to capture the occasional So what is grown, and market high. when it has to fit in to A farm covers many cropping rotations which acres, and a mono-culare sustainable. ture approach to cropAnd that brings the ping is not viable long farmer back to a rather term because of things long list of possible such as insect and discrops, one which is actuease build-ups and presally getting longer. sures.

Quinoa, for example, is That means a need for become more established

Agriculture

as a niche market crop than it was a year ago.

As canary seed pushes into human consumption markets, demand and interest will grow.

New varieties have grown the areas in which soybeans and seed corn can viably be produced.

So what farmers need today is knowledge to base cropping decisions on.

While ideally farmers might try a few acres of everything to self-determine variability that is not generally possible.

There are too many factors in play, starting with rather different soil types even within a single farm.

But farmers still need practical data to work with.

Universities, for one, can do a good job of development of new varieties and of studying new crops, they tend to do their research on very small plots which does not always correlate directly to large scale farming.

That is where partnerships like those between Parkland College and the East Central Research Foundation (ECRF) is so important.

The College and ECRF have a long-term plan to carry out agriculture research activities in the Yorkton area. The

partnership has enabled Parkland College to become the first regional college in Saskatchewan to undertake an applied research program to serve regional economic development. The College also uses the field research site to provide hands-on training to students enrolled in agriculture programs.

The resulting data is something farmers can access to make informed decisions on untried crops, and new varieties.

That is what drew more than 50 farmers, agriculture professionals, and industry representatives to fourth annual research farm field day recently near Yorkton. The event highlighted the agriculture applied research of the partnership.

The data collected on site throughout the growing season will be shared with the research community, agricultural industry, and local producers at www.ecrf.ca The partnership, and resulting research, is a great example of how to create reliable, regionally relevant data, which can only be an asset to aid good on-farm cropping decisions in the years ahead, and is a model which would seem to be one which should be replicated in other regions across the Prairies.

16075MF0

LEGION BURGER NIGHT at The Legion Main Street, Biggar

FRIDAY, JULY 29TH ~ 5:30 p.m. ~

$7.50

INTERESTED IN A

NFL FOOTBALL POOL????

CONTACT DALE BUXTON @ 306-951-7700 OR DARYL HASEIN @

306-948-3344

8 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

Oilers ready to rise up The team that the Great One built, the Edmonton Oilers, is trying to get rid of its laughingstock label. This has to be the year, doesn’t it?

Ten consecutive years out of the playoffs, four No. 1 overall draft picks in a six-year span and still the Oilers are lousy, still mocked around the National Hockey League.

The latest campaign?

Dead last in the Western Conference and secondlast overall, thanks only to the ineptness of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Outside the Alberta capital, the consensus among hockey fans seems to be the Oilers

have wasted their No. 1 overall draft luxuries — Taylor Hall in 2010, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in 2011, Nail Yakupov in 2012 and then the cherry on top, the latest ‘generational player,’ Connor McDavid in 2015. Is it possible the Oilers can continue to lose with those kind of riches?

In Edmonton, the feeling is no. The losing will end. This year.

General manager Peter Chiarelli is trying to do his part. Chiarelli has had a busy summer, signing rugged winger Milan Lucic as a free agent, trading away Hall and acquiring

defenceman Adam Larsson — partially filling one of Edmonton’s most serious needs — and drafting flashy Finnish forward Jesse Puljujarvi at No. 4, when he was the consensus third-best player in the draft. The Oilers may also have nailed another winner in this year’s draft by getting hometown boy Tyler Benson, whose draft stock fell due to an injury-prone WHL season in Vancouver.

The thinking around Edmonton is that the Oilers’ young players are ready to jell, led by McDavid ,who missed half his rookie season

ROSETOWN

IS NOW OPEN TILL

MIDNIGHT EVERY DAY! THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS 306-882-4333 Rosetown, SK

due to a shoulder injury yet still managed to pile up the third-best pointsper-game stat in the league — 1.07, to trail only Patrick Kane and Jamie Benn. A full season of a more experienced McDavid, with protection from Lucic, should result in some astronomical scoring stats. And a few more Oilers’ victories.

Overall, the Oilers’ arrow is pointing up after a decent summer: Hall is the only significant departure, while Larsson, Lucic and Puljujarvi are significant additions.

McDavid’s play will raise the performance of those around him, just as the Great Gretzky back in the 1980s helped made superstars of Messier, Kurri, Anderson, Coffey, et al. The talent potential is there and it’s not too farfetched to believe it’s ready to explode.

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha WorldHerald: “Vince Wilfork appears in the ESPN the Magazine’s Body issue.

Wilfork’s picture is on pages 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “The city

council in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, discovered two employees had been for collecting pay for years without working.

‘That’s a bad thing?’ asked Randy Moss.

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg, after a foot washed up on the Bruce Penton Olympic beach volleyball venue in Rio de Janeiro: “And if that wasn’t bad enough, the foot tested positive for steroids.”

• Headline at SportsPickle.com: “Gisele forcing Tom Brady to get part-time job during his suspension.”

• Brad Dickson again, on all the bigname athletes bailing on the Rio Olympics: “It’s starting to feel like a Pro Bowl with mosquitoes.”

• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “Tom Brady lost his court appeal to have his suspension lifted, and he struck out trying to recruit Kevin Durant to the Celtics. This explains Brady’s new ‘Born to Lose’ tattoo.”

• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “Bartolo Colon looks like the first runner-up in a Fred Flintstone lookalike contest.”

• RJ Currie again: “Women’s roller derby

Penton on sports

2016

is reportedly growing in popularity in Saskatchewan. And why not? Unlike watching the Roughriders, you can enjoy seeing a team going in circles.”

• Late-night funnyman Jimmy Fallon of NBC: “A 94-year-old man from Indiana just became the oldest person to get a six degree black belt in taekwondo. While nobody has the heart to tell him the wooden board he chopped through was just a graham cracker.”

• Headline at TheOnion.com: “Tim Duncan: An NBA Legend Rides Into The Sunset At A Safe And Prudent Speed” • Another one from Alex Kaseberg: “A Chicago team doctor prescribed eating potato chips to ward off persistent hand cramps for Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel. I’m going to guess ’ Pablo Sandoval never suffered from hand cramps.”

• Comedy writer Jim Barach: “Omaha, Neb., has landed the U.S. Olympic curling trials in 2017. Officials say the event could pump as much as another $327 into the local economy.”

• Brad Dickson again: “The new Kevin Durant shoes cost $150.

His last pair sold for $180. The only person who can afford Kevin Durant shoes is Kevin Durant.”

• Scott Ostler again, referring to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo: “Rory McIlroy has already declined to participate, citing fear of Godzilla.”

Care to comment?

Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca

Travel voucher winner . . . Daryl Hasein (left) was the winner of the Recreation Board travel voucher for July. Erin Poitras, recreation director, presented him with his cheque.

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 9

16075MG0

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

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

10 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OBITUARIES

NOTICES

SEED & FEED

Biggar Medical Clinic requires a person to assist in our lab/office. Computer skills an asset. Please drop off resumes at 115-3rd Ave. West, Biggar or fax to 306-948-5060.

29c3 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-athome career today!

William Jack Phillips

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

September 15 1938 – July 2, 2016

IN THE ESTATE OF LYDIA KIRILENKO, LATE OF THE TOWN OF BIGGAR, IN THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN, DECEASED. ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly veriÀed by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 12th day of AUGUST, 2016.

BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers and Solicitors 302 Main Street, BIGGAR, Saskatchewan S0K 0M0 SOLICITORS FOR THE EXECUTOR

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

REACH OVER 500,000 Saskatchewan Readers Each Week! )SHURL[ *SHZZPÄLKZ HYL JHYYPLK PU 79 community UL^ZWHWLYZ ^OPJO YLHJO V]LY JVTT\UP[PLZ PUJS\KPUN JP[PLZ 7! ,! JSHZZPÄLKZ'Z^UH JVT >! ^^^ Z^UH JVT The Strength is in Community Newspapers!

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Locations Provided. Protected Territories. Interest Free Financing.

Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-6686629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM

Coming FRIDAY, AUGUST 12: Biggar Museum & Gallery BBQ and Dessert, only $7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the museum, 105 - 3rd Ave. West.

30c3 SUNDAY, AUGUST 14: Leney Cemetery Annual 78th Memorial Service, 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and a friend. If the weather is bad, it will be held in the United Church.

Refreshments will be served.

29c3

AUCTIONS Antique and Collectibles Auction Sunday August 7, 2016, 10 AM, Melville Agripark, Melville, Sask..

Clocks, Lamps, Quintuplets & Royalty Collectibles, Money, Glassware, lots of Unique pieces. Robert at 306795-7387 www.doublRauctions.net PL#334142.

A Book of MEMORIAL VERSES is available for you to select from at The Biggar Independent.

Stop in at 122 Main Street.

(#2 on the program, #1 in your heart)

Jack Phillips passed away peacefully with his children at his side after a short battle with cancer.

Jack was born in Rossland, B.C. and leaves to mourn his children, Linda (Dennis) Watson, Donald, and Dave, all of Biggar, Sask. and his step-children, Sandy (Jay) Dowling, Michael (Jackie), and Brent (Kim) McLean; his brother, Ron (Dolly) of Delta, B.C., 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jack was born in Rossland, B.C. and grew up in Vancouver. He spent his youth playing lacrosse and hockey.

At the age of 15, he left home to play with the Regina Pats and the Saskatoon Jr. Quakers in the WJHL and later the Saskatoon Sr. Quakers in the WHL. In 1963 he was signed as an import with the Biggar Nationals hockey club and hired on CNR to begin a lifelong career with the railroad.

In 1968, Jack gathered a few lacrosse sticks and introduced Biggar to the game of lacrosse. It didn’t take long before Biggar was put on the map with a champion lacrosse team.

In 1995, Jack was named as a lifetime member of the Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association. In 1978, Jack returned to the B.C. coast and continued his railroad career. His spare time was spent playing oldtimers hockey, golfing and camping. Once retired, Jack took time to travel to many places, and spend more quality time with his family.

A memorial BBQ is planned for

Thursday, (TODAY) July 28 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at 412 - 6th Ave East, Biggar. BYOB and a chair to enjoy a burger and remember Jack with us.

30p1

FOR SALE

WANTED

Old battery collection, Fisher SEA CONTAINERS #300 Cadet NL^ <ZLK 4VKPÃ&#x201E;LK Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306658-2132 tfn MAIN STREET Great secure storage.

GARAGE SALE Water tight, rodent proof. is accepting Customize your container donations of to meet your needs. all items in Call BOND Today clean and work306-373-2236 or 306-221-9630 ing condition. joe@bondind.com Please phone www.bondind.com 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393.

Advertisements Pickup availand statements able. contained heretfn in are the sole responsibility of UTO the persons or ARTS entities that post the advertise- Wrecking over ment, and the 250 units... cars trucks.

S a s k a t c h e w a n and Weekly Newspa- Lots of trucks... per Association Dodge... GMC... and membership Ford... Imports... do not make any 1/2 ton to 3 tons... warranty as to We ship anythe accuracy, where... Call or c o m p l e t e n e s s , text 306-821-0260. truthfulness or Lloydminster reliability of such advertisements.

IVESTOCK For greater inforFOR ALE mation on advertising conditions, HORSES, STALplease consult LIONS etc. FOR the Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SALE! www.livBlanket Adver- ingwater painttising Conditions s a n d q u a r t e r s . on our website at com Versatile www.swna.com. horses used for competitions, P R O V I N C E - ranching, ropWIDE CLASSI- ing, jumping, FIEDS. Reach working cow over 500,000 horse, reining, readers weekly. Western PleaCall this news- sure, parades, paper NOW or etc. 306-283-4495 306-649.1400 or PM, Langham, email classi- SK email: livingfieds@swna.com w a t e r w o r k s @ for details. hotmail.com

BOND

A P

L

NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES DUNCAN EDWARDS, LATE OF THE TOWN OF BIGGAR, IN THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN, DECEASED. ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly veriÃ&#x20AC;ed by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 12th day of AUGUST, 2016.

BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers and Solicitors 302 Main Street, BIGGAR, Saskatchewan S0K 0M0 SOLICITORS FOR THE EXECUTOR

S

For Sale: 300 acres standing hay, 8 mile east, 3 mile south Biggar. Ph: 306-6514643 28p3 Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

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

LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 219 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South - 100 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South East - 46 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South West - 65 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North - 10 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North East - 14 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North West - 12 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s East - 57 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West - 50 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FARM AN D P AS TU RE LAN D AV AILAB LE TO RE N T

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

Looking to Subdivide?

Stantec is a full Z\P[L JVUZ\S[PUN Ã&#x201E;YT specializing in: Â&#x2039; 3HUK <ZL 7SHUUPUN Â&#x2039; 4\UPJPWHS ,UNPULLYPUN Â&#x2039; 3HUK :\Y]L`PUN Â&#x2039; ,U]PYVUTLU[HS Â&#x2039; (UK 4VYL :HZRH[VVU 6MÃ&#x201E;JL (306) 667-2485 9LNPUH 6MÃ&#x201E;JL (306) 781-6525 ^^^ Z[HU[LJ JVT

LAND RENT

FOR

LAND RENT, in R.M. Creek. details, 9186.

FOR pasture of Eagle Call for 306-948tfn

HOUSES FOR SALE BEST CANADIAN BUILT HOME BEST PRICE!

Spring Inventory Reduction SALE ON NOW! 1520 sq ft $119,900.00 1216 sq ft $99,900.00 1088 sq ft $92,900.00 Ready for Delivery Now! Custom Orders Welcome Single wide, Multi Sections Lake House, Motel Units We sell & service homes across Western Canada, On Site Consultation.

YellowHead Modular Home Sales 306-496-7538 306-849-0002 HWY #16 West of Yorkton www.affordablehomesales.ca Weekend calls Personalized Service

HOUSES FOR RENT Two and three bedroom houses for rent. Close to downtown and school. Fridge and stove included. For viewing call 306-948-3674 or 306-948-9517 or 306-948-7022.

50tfn

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 toâ&#x20AC;¦

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

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 11

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

TRAVEL

Contact US

RBTravel booking UK for October. The pound is down. Join one of our 12 or 14 day tours. 6 to 8 couples only.

Info rbtravel3@ gmail.com

SERVICES

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

Sunday Worship â&#x20AC;˘ 10:50 a.m.

If YOU areâ&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;˘ NEW to our communities of Biggar/Landis/Perdue â&#x20AC;˘ Have a new baby

Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

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

Church office phone, 306-948-3424

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

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

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

Coffee and fellowship to follow service.

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

PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS) JULY WORSHIP @

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

319 - 7th Ave. East, Biggar â&#x20AC;˘ 10:30

a.m.

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

ST. GABRIEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

THE BIGGAR

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

on

MASS TIME 3UNDAY s A M Sunday School during service

INDEPENDENT

NEWSSTANDS @

â&#x20AC;˘ Biggar Esso â&#x20AC;˘ Leslieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drugstore â&#x20AC;˘ Pharmasave â&#x20AC;˘ Quick Stop â&#x20AC;˘ Super A Foods â&#x20AC;˘ Shop Easy Foods â&#x20AC;˘ Weasieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gourmet Blends â&#x20AC;˘ Central Plains Co-op, Perdue â&#x20AC;˘ The Store, Perdue

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Son of a gun Smedly! Looks like somebody got here before usâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;?

for professional printing of oďŹ&#x192;ce supplies, forms and services.

The Biggar Independent 122 Main St., Biggar 306-9483344

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Landis, Sask.

MASS TIME: 3UNDAY s A M

JESUS MIRACLE CRUSADE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY 35.$!9 3%26)#% s ! - 0 - BIGGAR LEGION HALL, MAIN ST., BIGGAR CONTACT RAMIL, MARILYN OR ORLANDO 306-948-2023 OR 306-951-0095 OR 306-948-3021

Time for a Subscription to Biggar Independent Great Value Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get left in the dark Keep up on all the events in the area Subscribe now and receive the remainder of this year and all of 2017 for the one year subscription price

New subscribers only PICKUP: $32.55

Inside 40 Mile Radius: $37.80

Outside 40 Mile Radius: $43.05

Biggar Independent Box 40 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 306-948-3344 email: tip@sasktel.net biggarindependent.ca

Everyone Welcome!

BOX 40, BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0

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

25 words or less ...... $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, â&#x20AC;Świthout photo ..........................$65.00 â&#x20AC;Świth black & white photo .....$70.00 â&#x20AC;Śadditional words, 25¢ per word â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happyâ&#x20AC;? adsâ&#x20AC;ŚAnniversary, Engagements, Birth Announcements, Birthday Greetings, etc.

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

CONDITIONS OF ADVERTISING ACCEPTANCE All advertising subject to publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approval. It is agreed by The Independent and any advertiser using or requesting space that the publisher shall not be held liable for damages in event of non-insertion of or errors in advertisements. In excess of or beyond the amount paid for space actually occupied by the non-insertion, or by that portion of the advertisement in which the error or non-insertion occurred whether such error or noninsertion is due to the negligence of its servants or otherwise.

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

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

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

Other Advertising Rates Available upon Request.

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

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

SUBSCRIPTION RATESâ&#x20AC;Śper year Pick-Up/ONLINEâ&#x20AC;Ś

$31.00 + $1.55 gst = $32.55 Inside 40-mile Radiusâ&#x20AC;Ś

$36.00 + $1.80 gst = $37.80 Outside 40-mile Radiusâ&#x20AC;Ś

$41.00 + $2.05 gst = $43.05

12 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

Control mold when using air conditioning

Stop mold before it becomes a problem in home heating and cooling systems, as air conditioners can spread mold around a home.

In a recent survey of 2,461 Canadians, autoTRADER, Kijiji and social media. when it comes to driving traffic to automotive websites, or visits to a dealership, If newspapers can do that for vehicle print and online newspapers rank highest. sales imagine the power they can give your message. Improve your ROI. Put They outperform TV, radio, magazines, more of your “I” into newspapers.

Biggar Independent 306-948-3344 biggarindependent.ca

Exposure to mold in a home can be hazardous, leading to any number of adverse health effects, including respiratory distress. Certain strains of mold may release mycotoxins, which can cause bleeding in the lungs and pneumonia.

Mold can grow in any dark and damp spot, which makes air conditioning units prime locations for mold proliferation.

Mold spores can be circulated through a home via a central air conditioning system or window air conditioning unit.

Mold spores in the air are very easy to inhale, especially for young children and elderly people.

Air conditioners also are susceptible to mold growth. Preventing mold from becoming a problem means being in tune to indicators that mold may be present, and then taking the necessary actions to eradicate that mold and preventing future growth.

Visible mold or a musty smell when operating the air conditioner are prime indicators of a problem. If you suspect mold has infiltrated your air conditioning system mold, consider these tips. · Keep equipment clean. Routinely clean dirt and debris out of air conditioning ducts and equipment. Pay special attention to organic matter, such as dirt, that may come in from outdoors. · Eliminate water sources. Standing water presents an ideal breeding ground for mold. If there is excess water present in or around the system, have your AC unit serviced. · Change the filter. Many manufacturers recommend change an HVAC filters and window unit filters once every three months at a minimum. This can prevent mold growth and reduce allergens like dust and dirt that circulate through the air. · Clean up the mold. Homeowners may be able to clean up a minor mold problem, but larger issues are best left to a professional. Exposure to mold can put a person and the entire household at risk, especially if mold spores are disrupted.

Air conditioning repair companies and mold-removal specialists are better equipped to clean and contain mold.

If you clean a window unit, make sure that all components are completely dry before reassembling the parts. Damp conditions can lead to more mold.

Air conditioning can be a life-saver during the summer. But men and women must make sure mold doesn’t become a problem while their AC systems are in use.

If you DO NOT receive your Independent in a timely manner, please call your local post office or Canada Post @ 1-866-607-6301 HEALTH/WELLNESS

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Biggar

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photos by Jocelyn

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.

411 - 3rd Ave. East, Biggar

306-948-2814

306-951-9090

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

HEALTH/WELLNESS

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

306-948-7682 or 306-948-7128

moonlighttherapy@hotmail.com

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

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

- 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

306.948.2208

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 13

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

OPTOMETRISTS HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ELECTRICAL

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

Nick Maguire BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES

WESTWIND ELECTRIC LTD. Perdue, Sask.

Peter Hofmeister

306.948.3325 PLUMBING & HEATING

Journeyman Electrician

Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring

Licenced, Insured & Bonded Over 15 years experience

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291

Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

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

#ELL 306-221-6888

306-951-8004

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar, Sask.

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

FOR RENT

EAVESTROUGHING

ARGUE’S

EAVESTROUGH NOW SERVING THE BIGGAR AREA

FREE ESTIMATES 5-inch continuous eavestrough

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

FREE ESTIMATES ► Eavestrough ► Soffit/Fascia ► Siding ► All other Exterior needs....

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

THIS SPACE IN THIS DIRECTORY IS AVAILABLE FOR ONLY

$161.20 PLUS GST… ONE COLUMN X

FOR

2 INCHES

26-WEEK

PREPAID COMMITMENT (regular price is $20.16 per week = $524.16 plus gst)

Call

104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask.

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

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

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

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

rod.campbell@sasktel.net

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

For all your home, business and rural needs PHILLIPS ELECTRIC

MADGE ROOFING INC.

www.madgesaskroofing.com Biggar, Sask.

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

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 @

306-948-7402 www.redappleadmin.ca www.facebook.com/ redappleadmin

ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ

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 28, 2016

14 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

SERVICES REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

SERVICES

DUANE NEUFELDT 403 Main St., Biggar

306-948-8055 "

!!!

Proud sponsor of Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wish Foundation

Acres of Expertise.

CLEANING

Qualilty!

Box 736, Biggar

306-948-5600

306-948-3996

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958

Open Monday-Friday

Fax:

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

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

Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire Judy Kahovecâ&#x20AC;Ś 306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935 Your authorized

Panasonic, Samsung,

â&#x20AC;˘ Laser Engraving â&#x20AC;˘ Promotional products (mugs, mousepad, etc)

t Delivery

Dave Molberg

Rebel Landscaping 306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky

and Your authorized

Shoreline Realty

Cari Perih

SERVICE TRUCK FULL MECHANICAL SERVICE -ON &RI s A M P M phone: Chris

306-948-3376 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

ÂŽ

REALTOR

1st Ave. West, Biggar

Cell: 306-948-7995 Office: 306-867-8380 carip@remax.net www.SoldbyCari.ca

306.948.2700

Serving Biggar & Area

HAULING

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

Phone: 306-948-5678

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

3AT s A M .OON

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

WYLIE SEED &

306.237.7671 TROY MAY, owner/operator Fax: 306-237-TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outfits hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

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

COURIER

BIGGAR COURIER

â&#x20AC;˘ Biggar to Saskatoon â&#x20AC;˘ Same day Service â&#x20AC;˘ Monday to Friday â&#x20AC;˘ 24-hour Answering Service

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

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

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

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

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

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

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

THE

s (EAVY TRUCK PARTS s !GRICULTURE PARTS s !UTOMOTIVE PARTS ACCESSORIES WWW YHTRUCKAGAUTO COM

(WY %AST "IGGAR

306-948-2109

FTB Parts th

BIGGAR

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

on

OPENâ&#x20AC;Ś Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

4BUVSEBZ t B N Q N

INDEPENDENT NEWSSTANDS @

â&#x20AC;˘ Biggar Esso â&#x20AC;˘ Leslieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drugstore â&#x20AC;˘ Pharmasave â&#x20AC;˘ Quick Stop â&#x20AC;˘ Super A Foods â&#x20AC;˘ Shop Easy Foods â&#x20AC;˘ Weasieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gourmet Blends â&#x20AC;˘ Central Plains Co-op, Perdue â&#x20AC;˘ The Store, Perdue

306.948.1700

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

306-

306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca

Ask Abou

LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer;

High Speed Internet Dealer

306-948-5699

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

Custom Embroidery

SaskTel Mobility and

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

s 7OOD METAL PLASTIC SIGNS s 6EHICLE WINDOW GRAPHICS s "ANNERS STICKERS AND -AGNETIC SIGNS

Phoneâ&#x20AC;Ś

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

Licensed For: # # #

A Sign of

#LIFF &ORSYTH

M & N REPAIR Saskatoon - Biggar OďŹ&#x192;ce

THUR-O CARPET

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

948-3955

Computer Sales and Repair

Burnt Orange

Danny Vogelsang

207 Main St. Biggar

306-222-6081

Sales Repair Virus Removal

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

306-986-2600 Biggar Sand & Gravel â&#x20AC;˘ trenching â&#x20AC;˘ trucking â&#x20AC;˘ water & sewer â&#x20AC;˘ sand & gravel â&#x20AC;˘ excavating Office â&#x20AC;Ś

306-948-5455 BIGGAR & DISTRICT FAMILY CENTRE 220 Main St., Biggar

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

306-951-7860

bdfcinc@sasktel.net

Serving Perdue and area for the past 10 years

Biggar, Sask.

Brody Ellis, Sever Ellis, Stetler Heather

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

Call today for a FREE estimate!

GOLDBURG GRAVEL LTD. â&#x20AC;˘ Pit Run â&#x20AC;˘ Base Gravel â&#x20AC;˘ Road Gravel â&#x20AC;˘ Crushed Rock â&#x20AC;˘ Top Soil

Certified Scale and Ticketed Loads Serving Rosetown & Biggar areas Phoneâ&#x20AC;Ś Leam Craig

306-948-2801/306-948-7279

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

JOHN G. SMITH Junk Removal, Small Moves, pick up and delivery

½ ton truck & handy men

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

Heavy Duty parts Automotive parts

For FAX service,

KRF Auto Centre

see us at The Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar

100% handwash h7HERE WE DO IT ALL FOR YOU v s $ETAILING s Vortex Spray-In Box Liners s Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring s !UTO !CCESSORIES s 4RAILER 2ENTALS /WNED OPERATED BY +EVIN &ICK

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

306-948-1722 SMALL ADS WORK Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re reading this one!

Pkg. of 8.5â&#x20AC;?x11â&#x20AC;? white bond paper,

$

5.

99

each

or

$

46.99/case

@ The Independent 122 Main St., Biggar

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 15

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

Be proud of your tastes and level of food knowledge There are people who feel that their food preferences or knowledge may not reflect what is correct or up-to-date in the culinary world. This is completely understandable as there is always an endless supply of information and techniques.

This does not commensurate however that one should be ashamed, or be denied of the right, to express their passion for this necessity in our lives.

One of the many things that I love about food and food preparation is that I never stop learning. One can never know everything in this industry and I consider it to be one of “the arts” like music or painting. Never can every musical note and lyric, colour and design, or food flavour combination be “used up”. It is literally impossible.

No matter how much or

ment. “If that’s what you enjoy,” I stated to her “how is that the wrong way?”

Many people lose site of this and in the meantime get blackballed, bullied even, by a definition governed by the Culinary World. The “textbook” doneness for red meat is mediumrare for optimal flavour, juiciness, and tenderness.

This is merely guideline Chef Dez however, and not meant to overrule one’s preferences. If you don’t enjoy red meat medium-rare, then it is not the right way for you.

Don’t get me wrong: I love a good rare steak, but I also know it is not the doneness of choice by everyone. I am certain that my opinion stated

Chef Dez on cooking

a well-done steak. The server advised me that the Chef in the kitchen refused to cook my steak of choice to that degree of doneness. What is your opinion on this?

Peter Langley, BC Dear Peter: Depending on the cut of steak, most restaurants will fulfill your request. Some however feel that for a top grade cut of beef, cooking it well-done is a waste. It just dries out the optimal flavour and tenderness that a choice cut is expected to offer the consumer.

I think the situation should have been handled differently. You should have been advised that the kitchen doesn’t recommend “well-done”

for the selection of steak you made, and offer you a different cut. If at this point you still insisted on your original choice, then your request should have been honoured.

I feel as professionals it is our obligation to educate people on the culinary guidelines that we are trained in and to make appropriate suggestions. If, however, the consumer still chooses otherwise, their wish should be respected and their individuality recognized.

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

Early Deadline Thursday 5 p.m.

“CHASE THE ACE”

JACKPOT NOW is…

$750.

00

TICKETS AVAILABE @ THE INDEPENDENT, MONDAY-FRIDAY

Main St., Biggar

EVERY FRIDAY, 4 - 7 P.M.

Time for a Subscription to Biggar Independent

New subscribers only PICKUP: $32.55 Inside 40 Mile Radius: $37.80 Outside 40 Mile Radius: $43.05

in this column will not be agreed upon by everyone, but I also know that it will be highly regarded by many who have been criticized in the past for their preferences.

As long as one continues to seize opportunities to try new foods and preparation techniques, and keep testing their boundaries, then there should be nothing wrong with their final individual evaluation. The culinary world is full of guidelines, but the sooner people realize that these “guidelines” are not necessarily “laws”, the better off everyone will be.

Dear Chef Dez: Recently I went to a restaurant and ordered

Membership NOT required to play!

at The Legion

Great Value Don’t get left in the dark Keep up on all the events in the area Subscribe now and receive the remainder of this year and all of 2017 for the one year subscription price

little you know, chances are you have preferences in your appreciation of this medium that is both an essential and an indulgent part of our lives. This individuality not only guides you to determine likes or dislikes, but defines you as who you are.

Carving a baron of beef in a buffet line-up at a Hotel many years ago, I was approached by and elderly woman with an empty plate. As always, I asked the level of doneness preferred. Looking nervous, she whispered, “I know it’s not the right way, but I prefer an extra well-done piece”. So I asked her “what do you enjoy?” and she repeated “extra well-done” with a sense of bewilder-

Starting again July 29 at Burger Night

Biggar Independent Box 40 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 306-948-3344 email: tip@sasktel.net biggarindependent.ca

16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

16075MC0

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