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Hole-in-one won at college tournament The team of four golfers didn’t believe it at first.

“That didn’t land on the green and roll in?” they said after Greg Love teed off from the ninth hole at the Biggar Golf Course.

“He couldn’t have gotten a hole-in-one,” they muttered. Soon after, the official determined that it had in fact been a holein-one and Love threw his hands up in a victory celebration.

However, the celebrations couldn’t start too soon, first the team had to finish their 18 holes and the appropriate paper work needed to be filed.

The golfers participated in the 2nd annual Great Plains College Charity Golf Tournament, which

He hits the target . . . There was lots of action at the gun range on Saturday, July 26 when the theme was all western as cowboy shooters had a day of good competition. The sport is catching on as competitions like this are held throughout the area. Firearms used are typical of the mid-to-late 19th century era. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein) took place on Friday, June 20. There was a hole-inone prize on each one of the nine par three holes

ranging from cash to cars.

The hole-in-one prize on

Greg Love celebrates next to the 9th hole pin at Biggar Golf Course after sinking a holein-one while golfing in the 2nd Annual Great Plains College Charity Golf Tournament.

Biggar and District Credit Union sponsored the $25,000 prize on the ninth hole.

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the ninth hole was sponsored by the Biggar and District Credit Union for $25,000.

“We are beyond ecstatic to present Greg with this cheque for $25,000,” said Cindy Keith, Great Plains College program coordinator when she presented Love with his winnings on July 25. “We know the golfers had a blast helping us raise funds to support our scholarship fund, but it is even more exciting for us to award him this prize.”

“We couldn’t have hosted this tournament without the outstanding support of the tournament sponsors or the Biggar Golf Club,” she added.

In total, the community helped raise nearly $5,000 to be contributed to the Great Plains College oneof-a-kind scholarship fund. All students in a fulltime student loan-eligible program -- provided they apply by the registration deadline -- will receive a minimum scholarship of $500 from Great Plains College.

Gearing up for a season of senior hockey There has been a lot of speculation and talk on coffee row about the return of senior hockey to Biggar. Some of this has been fueled by the ad which was placed by AGI and it seems that now results are starting to come about.

Yes, indeed it is a very real possibility that the Biggar Nationals will once again take to the ice at Jubilee Stadium this winter.

The Board of Directors of the Biggar National Hockey Team has announced that they have officially joined the SaskWest Hockey League (formerly known as the Wild Goose League). Biggar is no stranger to this league and no doubt fans will welcome the chance to renew old rivalries.

The league consists of eight teams for the 201415 season: Kerrobert Tigers, Kindersley Red Lions, Unity Miners, Eatonia Huskies, Luseland/ Dodsland Mallards, Macklin Mohawks, Wilkie Outlaws, Biggar Nationals.

Fans can expect more exciting news in further editions of The Independent under the heading Nats Hockey News.

The executive will be announcing the roster over the coming weeks and is planning a major kick off promotion of a steak night and dance so everyone will be able to come out the meet the players.

Stay tuned.

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Cowboy action shooting may have started in Southern California but it is catching on everywhere. The shooters at Biggar’s gun range had a day of competition and created some awareness of the sport. In a 3-gun match the shooters use a combination of pistols, rifles and/or shotguns -- just like in the “Old West”. Participants are usually dressed in western dress which is an important component of the competition. The only “modern” piece of clothing is safety glasses which are worn at all times. (Independent photos by Daryl Hasein)

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Town council minutes Minutes of the regular meeting of Biggar Town Council held on Tuesday, July 8 at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Roll call: Mayor Ray Sadler; councillors Arnold, Besse, Boyle, Motruk, Sherbino and administrative staff. Councillor Penny McCallum absent.

Minutes of the June 17 regular meeting of council were accepted as presented.

Bylaw No. 14-750 being a bylaw for the purpose of regulating and ensuring the safe operation of private swimming pools/ hot tubs, was read a second and third time and adopted.

Minutes of the June 24 committee meeting of council was accepted as presented.

The fire chief’s report and monthly payroll for the month of June was presented by Fire Chief Gerry Besse.

The town foreman’s report to June 30 as presented by Richard Olson was accepted.

A used 2009 John Deere L170 riding mower will be purchased from Gilroy Acres Inc. at a cost of $1,600.

The recreation director’s report to July 4 was accepted as presented by Amanda Carruthers.

A playground structure will be purchased from Canadian Recreation Solutions at a cost of $23,700 for Lloyd Hock Park.

The minutes of the June 30 regular meeting of the Biggar and District Recreation Board were accepted as presented by the Recreation Director Amanda Carruthers and the recommendations were approved.

The general accounts paid in the amount of $609,617.24 and general accounts payable in the amount of $60,311.65 were approved.

Correspondence: monthly report from ORKIN; June 24 report Flaman Investigation; Wheatland Regional Centre Inc. financials; Water Security Agency permit for construction; SAMA, service fee implementation; Warren Chandler, CN station building; PIWIK, monthly website summary; Wheatland Regional Library, meeting minutes; CN, station demolition; SaskPower, July 27 tour.

Wayne Meier, Clayton Meier, Ryan Thiessen, Jason Kent and Darrell

Saby of MuniCode Services were appointed as building officials for the Town of Biggar.

The Town of Biggar will request a renewal of its permit to operate a sewage works from the Ministry of Environment.

Barb Barteski was authorized to attend the Municipal Employees Pension Plan, RetireWithEase workshop in Saskatoon on July 24.

Mark Haynes was authorized to attend a grader school on July 29 put on by the RM of Snipe Lake at a cost of $100.

Building permit was approved to Mike Nahorney for a detached garage.

The town accepted the tender and awarded the contract for the water and sewer extension for the highway commercial project to Gory’s Excavating and Trenching Ltd. for the tendered price of $65,978.86 with a start date of Sept. 17 and a completion date of Oct. 17.

The town accepted the

tender and awarded the contract for the 7th Avenue water main replacement project to Garnett Industries Ltd. for the tendered price of $177,880 with a start date of Sept. 2 and a completion date of Oct. 18.

Council approved the issuance of a Community Event Permit to the Biggar Museum and Gallery for a function to take place in Buckingham Park on Saturday, Sept. 16 in conjunction with the annual Show ‘n Shine car show.

A discretionary use application by Karen Meszaros has been advertised in accordance with the town’s zoning bylaw and as no representations have been received with respect to this application, that this discretionary use be approved conditional to the requirements outlined in the Zoning Bylaw No. 01-632.

Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.

Let’s get this parade started . . . RCMP officer Regan Eyford gives Sylvia Fick as handskake as they make preparations for the start of the annual Perdue Fair Days parade. While it may have been shorter than usual those that came out to watch the parade enjoyed it before moving on to the other activities. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Health region goals being achieved Heartland Health Region has had many successes in achieving its goals of Better Health, Better Care, Better Teams and Better Value.

A detailed look at these successes plus a review of the region’s strategies, targets, actions, challenges and results is available in Heartland Health Region’s 2013-14 Annual Report, which also contains the region’s audited financial statements. The report was released on July 28 following tabling of the document with the Sas-

katchewan Legislature.

The region is committed to accountability and transparency, and is pleased to provide this report to the residents of Heartland Health Region and the general public. The region is proud of the strides made over the past year toward improving patient care and safety throughout Heartland Health. Our dedicated team of health professionals in all departments, facilities, communities, and capacities deserves the credit for this success, and we

look forward to maintaining that momentum through the year ahead.

Better Care has been achieved by Heartland Health Region through the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative (SkSI) and a focus on patient and staff safety. Improved medication management in the region’s hospitals, long-term care homes, and home care has also resulted in Better Care and safety for patients.

Lean management approaches and the new Hoshin Kanri strategic planning approach is

Heartland Health Region has achieved savings through its participation in the provincial Shared Services Initiative. The region also ended the 2013-14 fiscal year with a surplus.

leading to Better Teams and Better Value. Quality improvement events involve leaders, physicians, and frontline staff making quality and safety improvements to their work to benefit patients.

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Buy local not unique to small towns There is a group of entrepreneurs in Saskatoon that want the provincial government to declare a Buy Local Day. Sasklandia is a local Saskatoon group of business people that are busy getting people to sign up to support their idea. One of the founders says “we believe Saskatoon can benefit from a strong local business community.”

He went on to say “We’ve travelled to other places, Vancouver, parts of Europe, Montreal, places where there’s really strong local culture and local business environment.”

The idea is not unique as every Main Street business in rural Saskatchewan has struggled with this battle for 50 plus years. It’s just unusual to hear that even city businesses have the same struggles that everyone else has. Kind of refreshing in a way to know the city (which we think is our largest competitor) has the same issues.

Sasklandia is talking to its customers and fellow colleagues hoping to raise awareness of this issue. They are encouraging the public to be vocal about the benefits of supporting local businesses through conventional media as well as social media.

Even though Saskatchewan is a growing province, and especially the city of Saskatoon, maybe it wouldn’t hurt to remind people that Saskatchewanians are resourceful and the business community contributes in many ways to the economy.

Let’s see if the politicians get on board.

P.H.

Main Street says ‘no thanks’ to Bay Street’s offer of more debt and deficits

by Gregory Thomas, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation No sooner had the wizards in the federal finance department hinted that a balanced budget could actually be coming this year – 2014, a year ahead of schedule – than Bay Street recoiled in horror.

Chief economists of the big banks – who do a brisk business selling Canadian bonds at a profit – warned that balancing the books could be bad for the economy.

William Scarth, professor of economics at McMaster University and research fellow at the C.D Howe Institute even went so far this week to suggest that the Harper government could trim Canada’s unemployment rate by four tenths of a percentage point by running a modest $10-billion deficit over the next three years, creating 75,000 jobs.

To his credit, federal Finance Minister

Joe Oliver has seen this movie before. He rejected the idea out-ofhand.

“Our government will not open the taps on reckless spending,” said Oliver. “We will not go down that well-trod and irresponsible path to economic decline.”

Mr. Oliver knows there’s a problem with the hoary old nostrum – running just a tiny, little deficit in order to ‘create’ thousands of short-term, government-funded jobs.

The best recent example involves his predecessor, Jim Flaherty, and the government’s 2009 stimulus package.

Mr. Flaherty projected a deficit of $34-billion for 2009 and $30-billion for 2010, tapering down to $7.3-billion in 2012, with total federal debt peaking at $542-billion.

In exchange for $84billion in new debt, Mr. Flaherty’s 2009 budget forecast that 235,000 jobs would be created or maintained.

Mr. Flaherty’s actual deficits ended up being

much larger than he expected: $55-billion in 2009, $33-billion in 2010, $26-billion in 2011, $19-billion in 2012, and $12-billion in 2013, adding almost $150-billion to the federal debt – nearly double what was promised.

To be sure, after shedding 417,000 jobs from pre-recession peak to trough, the economy recovered. 540,000 more Canadians were working at the end of 2013 than at the end of 2008.

If we give the federal government credit for every single job created since the worst day of the recession in 2009 (which is ridiculous, but nonetheless), that means we’re carrying about $160,000 in additional federal debt, per job created. And that doesn’t include the mountain of provincial debt borrowed in the past five years, billions paid out in EI or the reality that natural economic recovery/ growth would account

for the majority of those jobs.

So anybody – not just the C.D. Howe Institute or the bank economists – but anybody who says we can create thousands of jobs by going a few billion deeper in debt has a problem with history.

History teaches us that once the borrowing bandwagon begins to roll, deficits and debt always outrun their forecasts. And the jobs created by debt are created at astronomical costs.

History also teaches us that government fails to deliver on its promises, year in and year out.

Consider just one example of government promised jobs: the federal Skills and Employment program, delivered at a cost of $19-billion by 1,488 government employees.

Despite its massive budget, fewer than 40 per cent of Canada’s unemployed are currently receiving EI benefits.

Fewer than half of apprentices graduate with trade’s certification. More than a quarter of unemployed Canadians exhaust their benefits before finding work. Nearly half of the unemployed fail to find a job or return to school after completing one of the lavishly-federallyfunded training programs. More than a quarter of EI claimants have collected at least three times in the past five years.

This is only one of more than 700 federal spending programs.

Who can seriously argue that we need more?

The C.D. Howe report suggests these 75,000 new jobs should be created through federallyfunded infrastructure projects. If providing new infrastructure is a priority of the Harper government, it should be prioritized ahead of other spending in the next federal budget, and not tacked on to the debt as a “make-work”

project.

Using low-priority infrastructure as an excuse for creating jobs is also a slippery slope.

This was probably best illustrated by the great economist Dr. Milton Friedman. On a trip to India in the 1960s, Mr. Friedman witnessed thousands of workers constructing a canal by hand with shovels rather than modern equipment.

When he questioned the government bureaucrat in charge he was informed it was a “jobs program.” Dr. Friedman reportedly replied: “Oh, I thought you were trying to build a canal. If it’s jobs you want, then you should give these workers spoons, not shovels.”

Mr. Oliver is right to reject calls for further fiscal irresponsibility.

Putting Canada back in the black and marching towards a budget that will put more money back into the economy through tax cuts is a much more prudent move.

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THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2014

“The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco’’ It’s not clear if Mark Twain really said this or not but according to our tour guide the famous author did indeed say this about San Francisco.

For a California city the weather is quite unpredictable and cool.

On a recent visit to we were struck by the oddities of the weather.

It was definitely cool in the city itself but take a 30 minute drive outside the limits to Napa Valley and there was a remarkable difference in temperatures.

We fell into the habit of having breakfast at a little cafe just across the street from our hotel. Capacity of maybe 15 people but two of the friendliest people you could ever imagine. And the food was delicious. One of our group decided to order a different item off the menu every day and was not disappointed at all.

For myself I alternated between the French toast with bananas and strawberries and a ham and cheese croissant.

Both very delicious.

It was this little jaunt across the street that we used to try to gauge what the weather would be

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like so we knew what to wear. Sadly, we were not very successful. The sun would be shining and you could feel the warmth but if you were going to Fisherman’s Wharf or taking an open air bus drive across the Golden Gate bridge chances are you would have guessed wrong.

Another factor is the fog. San Francisco is prone to fog. And it comes and goes. Don’t count on a sea view at Pier 39 because one moment you may be able to see across the bay and the next forget it.

During the summer the rising hot air in the valleys of California

Days before Today Excerpts from The Independent Complied by the Biggar Museum and Gallery 101 years ago: 1913 – Biggar Wins Alfalfa Prize, $500 won by Mayor Shaw Inc. 95 years ago: 1919 – Electric plant to be rushed to completion!

86 years ago: 1928 – Commence erection of Presbyterian Church at Main and 4th Ave. East 60 years ago: 1954 – Sunset Drive-In theatre Now Open 55 years ago: 1959 – Queen to Tour Main Street!

Cindy Keith (left) of Great Plains College, along with Bill Hamel (right) of Biggar and District Credit Union congratulate Greg Love on his hole-in-one.

Greg was very lucky on the ninth hole during the Great Plains College Charity Golf Tournament when he aced the hole and earned himself $25,000. The Credit Union was the sponsor on the ninth hole. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

creates a low pressure area that draws winds from the North Pacific High through the Golden Gate. This creates the cool winds and fog in the city. In fact, among the major U.S. cities, San Francisco has the coldest daily mean for June, July and August. The warmest month is October.

All these microclimates create an interesting multitude of weather in the differing neighbourhoods. The high hills in the centre of the city are responsible for 20 per cent variance in annual rainfall. The hills act as a protector and keep the fog away from the “banana belt” valleys such as Noe Valley. If you live in the eastern side of San Fran you will experience more sunlight, an average of 260 clear days and only 105 cloudy days per year.

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So, if San Franciscans have difficulty judging the weather imagine how hard it is for a visitor.

Consequently we took to dressing in layers.

Still we had to explain numerous times to Americans, who upon

finding we were from Canada, never failed to comment on our harsh winters, that actually our weather at home was actually warmer that San Francisco at this time of year.

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by Bob Mason

Whispering Hope “Soft as the voice of an angel.

Breathing a message unheard.

Hope with a gentle persuasion, Offers encouraging word.”

There are a few different kinds of love (I think), and Mother really loved her piano!

The West (as many people of the early years knew it) was a bit rustic, compared to what they had expected.

So, as an Eastern-born, young school teacher, going west, Mother decided to bring a little “culture” with her.

This little “run-down” isn’t a history of pianos on the Prairie (there must have been hundreds of them!), but rather the sentimental recollection of one piano that, over the years meant so much to so many!

Y.T. isn’t exactly sure

when (or even if) she bought that fine Heinztman upright Grand herself, mebbe it was a farewell gift from her folks in the east (I dunno!), but from the first moment of her children’s collective memories, it was always there (with a small bust of Mendelson sitting on top).

What a beautiful, deep wine coloured instrument it was! And what a wonderful tone it had; all through our young lives!

But it wasn’t so much that its sound counted, as that it was always there!

A real part of our lives and a sign that a little bit of gentility was available

in Saskatchewan’s not to genteel setting!

Often, when Y.T. recalls our old home, up in Great Bend, he hears a dust-cloth rolling down the scale on that always spotless keyboard, as Mother caressed her precious piano over and over!

Every day she dusted that fine piano! Not so much because it needed it, but because that little bit of “hands on” action seemed to bring her a little closer to the “culture” we all needed!

And Mother was an excellent pianist, and really enjoyed it, not because she played so well, but she loved it when the family gathered round and our older relations sang the Hymns and songs of their time!

I can remember, when, as a small boy, watching Mother play the piano, with Dad holding the coal-oil lamp so she could see, and the whole family of uncles, aunts and cousins harmonized (I think “rendered” is the right word!) the whole chorus of “Whispering Hope” and wonding if we would ever be able to sing like that!

At that time all pianos were bolted into a large

The Monday afternoon Kaiser Club had 2-3/4 tables playing on July 21.

The winners were Pat Turner, Reg Turner, Clarence Bender and Tillie Zimmer. HSG Clarence Bender and Marie Roesch.

A card party was held on July 25 with 12 people in attendance. Marj

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wrench into the gears of their prairie plans!

Finally, after putting up with poor crops, poor prices, bad times and no jobs for years, our parents threw in the towel of their plans and moved away!

In a way, it was kind of pitiful I think, and it must have been difficult to abandon all of the plans they had: Many didn’t take it easily.

It wasn’t that those people had one bad year out of ten, but to many it had been ten bad years out of a lifetime!

Many of the people who experienced those years have passed on, and soon we will all forget, eh?

Our folks took a part of their dream with them.

Dad took his three sons to start another generation, and Mother took her beloved Piano. We had moved away alright, but part of our little world had moved with us!

After we had gotten settled in a bit at our new home, it was quite a thrill one evening when we heard the “plunk; plunk plunk” of Mother dusting that keyboard again!

Like mentioned above, we might have said “goodbye” to “Great Bend” where Dad had

homesteaded long ago, but part of Mother’s “culture” had come with us!

World War II came and went, and all of us settled down to live our lives again, when suddenly – fire.

One of the finest parts of our lives went up in smoke that night – and when we phoned the folks (who had retired in Saskatoon), Dad, who had left a part of himself back on his homestead in Great Bend, didn’t seem to be moved at all. Mother cried!

Looking back now, all of us realize how much Mother’s piano meant to us. Yours Truly writes as though he was the only one affected by it, but that is not true. We all were!

Years ago, someone wrote “Music hath charms to sooth the savage beast!”. And believe me, after listening to the news, our world has a lot of beasts that need soothing!

Often, as Y.T. sits up here alone – and things back a bit about Mother’s piano, he hears a gentle voice whispering something.

Can it be Whispering Hope?

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protective box, when they were shipped somewhere and of course that “upright Grand” was too, when she had brought it west.

That large crate, made to house a fine sophisticated piano, ended up (of all places) as a feed box at the back of our stable.

Things got to be kind of bad for a few years in the early 1930’s, but Mother never failed to dust, clean and O’Cedar oil her fine piano every day!

As we got older, Mother urged us to sit at that piano every day for a few minutes, until we finally got so that we could play a few tunes, although we never did get to be very good!

Rendering “Whispering Hope” kind of went out of style as our older relations passed on, but often younger ones showed up and we sang far into the night!

I think that Mother and Dad (like many Mothers and Dads) had dreamed one time that their children would grow up knowing nothing but success! Sorry! Despite the “culture” that they had exemplified so well, “The Great Depression” of the 1930’s came along and threw a monkey

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Mackie was the host for the afternoon with Grant Gamble providing the lunch. Cribbage winners were: Richard Boisvert and Rita Besse.

Kaiser winners were: Mildred Henne and Grant Gamble.

Calendars for August will be available at the end of this week.

Diamond Lodge News

by Karen Kammer What a wet windy few days we have just experienced.

We just hope the weather hasn’t stopped farmers with haying or those camping fans.

This week at Diamond Lodge we were busy with many activities.

Monday we started the week with exercises and just enjoying the warm weather.

Tuesday was current events with Donna. She read the Star Phoenix, Independent and Western Producer to us.

Wheel of Fortune was

on for the afternoon. We did puzzles related to summer, holidays, food and famous people. This was enjoyed by all.

Wednesday was Men’s Coffee Group. In the afternoon, we loaded a bus of residents and we took a tour south of Biggar. We drove by Richmond Lake and then we went back to town. Of course we had to make a stop by the Quick Stop for ice cream.

Thursday was exercises. Bingo was on at 2:30. We had many two and three time winners.

They must have picked

very lucky cards.

Friday was Barbecue Club. We served hot dogs, burgers, macaroni salad and peach cobbler.

Sing along was also done in the afternoon.

Saturday was Jackpot Bingo and a movie.

Sunday was 1-1 time and the Pals did worship for the week.

Thank you to everyone who came out either to visit or helped us with our activities. It is all appreciated and we look forward to having more people over to see us.

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Driving tips for the August long weekend The August long weekend is coming up which means increased summer traffic on our highways.

Trailers, boats, and motorhomes continue to be a common sight. “It’s important for motorists to remain focused, drive responsibly and with a positive attitude,” said Christine Niemczyk, Director of Communications, CAA Saskatchewan. “Summer also means road construction so let’s also remember to slow down to 60 km per hour when passing highway construction zones and also emergency vehicles including law enforcement and tow truck operators assisting motorists on our highways,” she added.

Here are a few more safe driving tips from CAA Saskatchewan: Drivers: • Get plenty of rest before you head out for your long drive.

• Chart your route to allow time to travel safely and check for road construction to avoid delays.

• Do not drink and drive.

• Pack an emergency vehicle kit (flashlight, booster cables, tire puncture sealant, first-aid kit, flares, drinking water, cell phone with batteries and charger for emergency calls, et cetera) • Ensure all vehicle passengers wear seat belts and that child car seats and booster seats are in working condition.

• Eliminate distractions and remember all Canadian provinces have banned the use of hand-held communications devices behind the wheel.

• Nominate a passenger to act as navigator and cell phone user.

• Stay at least three to six seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. To determine this distance, the driver

can choose a specific point on the road (tree, sign, et cetera) and wait for the vehicle in front to pass it.

When done, the driver counts the number of seconds it takes to reach the same point.

Drivers Towing a Trailer: • Know the towing capacity of your vehicle. This information can be found in the vehicle owner’s manual. Also review the owner’s manual for your trailer to determine the weight of the trailer. Make sure the weight of the trailer does not exceed the towing capacity of the tow vehicle. Never overestimate this capacity because a load that is too heavy could damage certain parts of the towing vehicle and pose a serious risk to the safety of other road users.

• Take into account the extra size and weight of the trailer when driving. Be extra cautious when changing lanes, accelerating or making turns, and especially when slowing down since the load being pulled will greatly affect the vehicle’s performance and could significantly increase the distance required to stop in case of an emergency.

• Motorists should also ensure that the trailer is securely attached to the vehicle and be sure to check this regularly throughout the trip. Check to make sure the trailer ball is tight and use safety chains. Since backing up with a trailer or camper is more difficult, it is best to be prepared in case there is a need to do this. If the driver is unsure whether he or she will be able to reverse safely with a trailer, it is recommended that they practice in a quiet area – ideally far from all traffic – before starting a trip.

Trailer and Motorhome Care: • Inspect and or grease wheel bearings and leaf spring assemblies. CAA Saskatchewan receives a large number

Late July marks the end of a busy season for the Burrowing Owl. After weeks of being fed by their parents, juvenile owls are now starting to leave the nest and forage for themselves. This is an especially good time for travellers in rural Saskatchewan to spot Burrowing Owls, but it can also be a dangerous time for inexperienced Burrowing Owls. Young owls tend to forage in roadside ditches, looking for small invertebrates and rodents. “At dusk the road surface tends to be warmer than the surrounding grasslands, attracting many small insects and rodents,” explains Kaytlyn Burrows, coordinator of Operation Burrowing Owl, “As a result young owls are also attracted to the road and ditch when they begin searching for

tive prairie that has been well grazed, as the short grass allows them to spot predators.

Burrowing Owls nest in burrows excavated by badgers, ground squirrels, or other burrowing mammals, and may be seen standing on their burrow, sitting on nearby fence posts, or foraging in ditches.

Since 1987 Nature Saskatchewan’s Operation Burrowing Owl has worked with landowners to protect and enhance Burrowing Owl habitat.

In addition, the program relies on the participation of landowners to help monitor the Burrowing Owl population. Currently, there are nearly 400 landowners across Saskatchewan participating in Operation Burrowing Owl. If you spot a Burrowing Owl, please let us know.

Why did the Burrowing Owl cross the road?

Burrowing owl (Photo by Shelly Fisher)

prey.”

Many young Burrowing Owls are killed by motorists each year whilst foraging along the road.

The Burrowing Owl population has been steadily declining making the survival of each juvenile owl critical for the survival and growth of the population. “Motorists can help reduce the risk of owl-vehicle collisions by slowing down near known or potential nest sites, and being on the lookout for low-flying owls,” says Burrows.

Slowing down will also increase your chances of spotting this endangered bird!

Burrowing Owls are about nine inches tall, with mottled brown and white feathers, bushy white ‘eyebrows’, and long featherless legs. They are often found nesting in na-

of roadside assistance requests for motorhomes and trailers that have wheel bearing problems, broken leaf spring on their trailer suspension and tire problems.

Seized wheel bearings and broken leaf springs make it very difficult to tow the trailer long distances.

• Check the tires on your trailer and motorhome as they tend to be parked for extended periods which causes deterioration from age, UV rays and weather elements. Tires that are old or have cracks and bulges in them should be inspected further and perhaps replaced.

• Also check the wheel bearings/wheel lug nut and all fluid levels before heading out on a trip.

• Make sure the wheel lug nuts are torqued to specifications. CAA does service a large number of roadside assistance calls for motorhomes and trailers that have lost the tire and wheel assemblies while driving on the highway because the lug nuts became loose which can be very dangerous for everyone on the road.

• Motorhomes should be inspected every year to see if there are any mechanical problems prior to any trips. Coolant hoses and broken fan belts are common problems with these types of RV’s.

Vehicle Care: • Check your vehicle’s tire pressure (including the spare) and fluid levels (motor oil, brake fluid, windshield washer fluid).

• Take advantage of the qualified staff at the CAA Car Care Centres or Approved Auto Repair Service (AARS) facilities to have your vehicle inspected in advance of your road trip.

• Remember CAA Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day in Canada and the United States.

Young burrowing owls (Photo by Ray Poulin)

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Agriculture is a diverse field

by Calvin Daniels

We sometimes seem to lose track of the diverse field which is agriculture.

It is rather easy to get so tightly focused in field crops such as canola and wheat, and major livestock such as beef cattle, that we forget the many other facets of agriculture which contribute to the sector.

Since there is such diversity, from u-pick fruit growers, to large scale orchards, to flowers, niche spice crops, and small sector livestock such as goats, it is often easy to forget what might be deemed a good thing for one sector, may

actually be detrimental to another.

It is a situation which occasionally pops up, and when it does, it is often a case of simply not taking into consideration the diversity of the industry at the farm level.

We have seen instances where what a farmer sprays a crop with can be an issue for a neighbor if there is application drift and an adjacent crop is susceptible to the chemical applied.

It can be a similar situation when organic and traditional farmers have neighbouring issues.

But, it can also happen on a larger scale. Situa-

tions can pop up as a result of new products hitting the market, which are suddenly questioned in regards to their effects on a farming sector.

Such a situation is garnering media attention in Ontario at present.

At present it appears Ontario could become the first jurisdiction in North America to limit neonicotinoid seed treatment use.

“Our intention is to move away from the widespread, indiscriminate use of neonicotinoid-based pesticides,” Jeff Leal Ontario’s Agriculture Minister was recently quoted as saying.

“It is my intention that we will consult and develop practical solutions between now and the 2015 planting season.

Any decisions related to implementation would not be made until this first process is complete and to allow time for industry to appropriately plan and transition.”

Mark Cripps with

Leal’s office said a forum to discuss possible options is likely to take place this fall. While Ontario cannot ban pesticides — that’s the purview of the federal Pest Management Regulatory Agency — legislative measures can be taken to limit them, he said in a Western Producer story.

The issue relates to the perceived problems the treatment may be causing beekeepers.

“The Ontario Beekeeper’s Association applauded Leal’s plan to restrict the seed treatment insecticides. The organization cites studies, including the controversial study

by Dr. Alex Lu at the Harvard School of Public

Health that connects the chemicals to colony collapse disorder, showing they harm pollinators,” said the Producer piece.

“There were also numerous bee kills reported around the time corn was planted in Ontario in 2012 and 2013. The PMRA cites the seed treatments as the likely cause.”

The seed treatment of course has a benefit for a massive corn sector as Tracey Baute, a field crop entomologist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, said in the story; neonicotinoid seed treatment benefits vary depending on the crop and insect pests. With corn, anywhere from 10 to 30 per cent of the acre-

age faces the risk of grub and wireworm damage if no insecticide is used.

Neonicotinoids are the most widely used insecticide in North America.

Close to 100 per cent of corn, soybean and canola seed is treated and the chemicals are a common management tool for many horticultural crops.

However, there are obviously concerns from the beekeeping sector, which need addressed through added research.

It simply does not work to make a stride in one sector, if it is going to negatively affect what a neighbour is doing to make a living farming.

Crop Report for the Period July 15 to 21 Haying continues in the province acre for greenfeed. On irrigated land,

and livestock producers now have 42 per cent of the hay crop baled or put into silage, with an additional 49 per cent cut and ready for baling, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report.

Rain showers and high humidity have delayed haying and decreased hay quality in some areas. Thirteen per cent is rated as excellent in quality, 77 per cent good, eight per cent fair and two per cent poor. Hay yields are slightly below the five-year average (2009-2013). The estimated average hay yields on dry land are reported as 1.3 tons per acre for alfalfa, 1.4 tons per acre for alfalfa/brome hay, 1.1 tons per acre for other tame hay, 0.9 tons per acre for wild hay and 1.7 tons per

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the estimated average hay yields are 1.9 tons per acre for alfalfa, 1.8 tons per acre for alfalfa/brome hay, 1.4 tons per acre for other tame hay and 2.3 tons per acre for wild hay and greenfeed.

Rain during the week ranged from trace amounts to 84 mm in the Nipawin area.

Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 14 per cent surplus, 75 per cent adequate, 10 per cent short and one per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 10 per cent surplus, 74 per cent adequate, 13 per cent short and three per cent very short. Some areas in the south are drier than normal and will soon need moisture to help crops mature and fill.

Warm weather has helped advance many crops and the majority are in fair to excellent condition.

Storms moved through the province last week, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and hail. Other sources of crop damage include insects such as grasshoppers and wheat midge and diseases such as root rot and leaf spots.

Farmers are busy haying and controlling insects and crop disease.

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Dr. Tracy Dollansky recently received her PhD in Educational Administration from the University of Saskatchewan. Her doctoral dissertation was entitled Understanding and Supporting Rural Saskatchewan Beginning Teachers’ Psychological Contracts: A Pathway to Flourishing in Schools. Dr. Dollansky is Superintendent of Education for Sun West School Division. Congratulations Tracy.

On June 6 Helen Affleck celebrated a very special birthday -- 100 years. At the time the new centurion was a resident of Sunshine Care Home. She celebrated the day with family and friends. (Submitted photo)

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There was something for everyone at the Perdue Fair which was held the weekend of July 26. Starting with a pancake breakfast, a parade, Little Buckaroo rodeo, vintage tractor pull, 4x4 truck pull, beer gardens, cattle show, slo-pitch tournament and music, both in the afternoon and at the evening dance.

There were also a number of exhibits and a summer market place to take in.

The members of the Perdue Agricultural Society put in hours of hard work both in the planning stages and that day. Their efforts paid off as everyone seemed to have a great time.

(Independent photos by Daryl Hasein)

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CTF began big push for disclosure of salary and band financial statements back in 2009 The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) expressed jubilation today as the salaries of aboriginal chiefs and councillors, and annual band financial statements, started to be posted on the federal government’s website. The CTF began calling for such disclosure back in late 2009.

“When we first called for the disclosure of chief and council pay information back in 2009 a lot of people told us Ottawa wouldn’t touch the matter,” said CTF Prairie Director Colin Craig.

“But we mobilized people on and off reserve to tell Ottawa to make leg-

islative changes so that the government could start posting the details publicly. Kudos to the Harper government for listening.”

Placing the material online is important as it allows people on reserves to look at the material anonymously. Sadly, the CTF has heard from too many grassroots band members who have been bullied for daring to ask their leadership about financial matters. In one case a man from Quebec described receiving a death threat for speaking out and being a “troublemaker.” Others told the CTF they were

simply refused the info or told it was confidential.

“It’s a sad fact of life that many aboriginal people have been bullied or harassed in the past merely for asking for this basic information,” added Craig. “Disclosure will also help the many good chiefs and councilors out there who are straight up rep-

resentatives and genuinely trying to help their people.”

Band members and anyone else with an internet connection can check the following link over the coming weeks as the federal government scans and posts more and more band salary details and financial statements.

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Record retail sales in May Retail trade for May 2014 hit record levels, according to a report released by Statistics Canada today.

Retail sales hit $1.6 billion in May, the highest ever recorded for the month.

Saskatchewan’s economy is advancing, creating jobs and opportunities, which in turn is attracting more people and investment to the province,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said.

“The level of optimism and confidence has been steadily increasing and retailers have benefited from consumer demand

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On a monthly basis, retail sales were up 1.0 per cent while on an annual basis, sales increased by 3.8 per cent.

Record retail sales do have a significant impact on economic growth,” Boyd said. “Consumer confidence and support for the retail sector leads to a better quality of life for Saskatchewan families.”

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Transition committee established to oversee creation of teacher regulatory body will oversee disciplinary functions for misconduct or incompetence. A memorandum of agreement between the Government of Saskatchewan and STF has been signed in support of transitioning to this new regulatory model.

The current process for regulating teachers

in Saskatchewan is particularly complex, and work needs to be done to increase transparency of the process,” Minister of Education Don Morgan said. “This new regulatory body will enhance the integrity of the teaching profession in our province, and it puts students’ safety at

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The transition committee consists of the following representatives: Clint Repski for the Ministry of Education; Gwen Dueck and Fay Elke for the STF; Kyle McIntyre for the League of Educational Administrators, Directors and Superinten-

dents (LEADS); Elizabeth Perreault for the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA); Keith Frame for the First Nations Directors of Education; Gerry Hurton for the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN); and Derwyn Crozier-Smith as a member of the public.

Government has been in discussions with sector partners, including STF, LEADS, SSBA, and the FSIN since November 2013. During consultations in January 2014, each of these groups, along with the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina, outlined their roles and interest in teacher regulation in Saskatchewan, identified key issues and proposed next steps.

The transition committee will communicate and consult with teachers, parents, students and the public over the next year as they develop the bylaws and structure of the new regulatory body, and will provide regular updates to the sector through their representatives.

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returned.

I even got convinced the Toronto game was “must-win” however in reality, it wasn’t. But it did help establish an identity for a young group trying to find its way.

“I never counted it a must-win,” Chamblin admitted. “We just had to win because I knew this team was built to win like all teams are.

I knew this would be a team coming off the bye that was capable of winning games. There are still some things to fix but I think we’re heading in the right direction.”

It was a wonderful night under the lights at what Bob Hughes called the Grand Ol’ Lady, Mosaic Stadium. I had a friend in attendance from Mississauga, a new business owner in Regina who sat by himself in Section 105.

He said afterwards, “What a first game! I couldn’t have asked for anything better.”

There were good vibes all around and it didn’t go unnoticed by the coach.

“We had a good crowd tonight,” Chamblin smiled. “Rider Nation stood up tonight. It was all positive.”

So I ask you, how do you like them now?

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Day 1 of their practice week to get ready for the Argos, Chamblin preached that it was going to be a brand new season. A fresh start.

So that left us on pins and needles going into Saturday’s game wondering how exactly the “newlook” Saskatchewan Roughriders would come out. To me, it was going to signal what the rest of the season is going to be like. Or, at the very least, how the immediate road ahead would look.

TA-DAH! The Roughrider defence forced turnovers on the first two Toronto possessions and cashed in with a pair of touchdowns to give Saskatchewan a 14-0 lead before most fans had finished their first Pilsner.

We forgot to mention running back Will Ford, the former Blue Bomber, was making his Saskatchewan debut after signing only a few days before. The South Carolina State

product shone, rushing for 113 yards and three touchdowns in the decidedly one-sided contest.

“It’s a brand new season,” Chamblin told us after the game. “We re-tooled some things, with personnel, and the way we practiced, and it provided a spark. We stayed aggressive to the end. They were a little under-manned, we know that, but we kept playing till the end.”

The coach continues to say the right things.

Of course the Riders are going to be scorned by many that Toronto was missing its top three receivers.

So what?

However Chamblin was quick to note that and he maybe even passed that on to his players after the game in order to keep their heads from being too swollen.

Corey’s motto seems to be the same as many championship coaches; smack ‘em when they’re up and build ‘em up when they’re down.

It works. And what an exhilarating win it was to prove what exactly these 2014 Saskatchewan Roughriders are. They’re winners. They can play whatever style you want (when healthy), and they’re not going to let up.

What a relief. After a brief hiatus, it appears Roughrider Football has

by Rod Pedersen Voice of the Riders As the fans giddily skipped down the ramps and out of Mosaic Stadium Saturday night following the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 37-9 trouncing of the Toronto Argonauts, country star Toby Keith’s song “How Do You Like Me Now?” blared through the stadium speakers.

Frankly, it couldn’t have been more appropriate.

This 2014 CFL season is still in its infancy, at the stage of a toddler, and yet the Green and White have been endlessly dissected and picked apart through their opening three games. They were 1-2 in that stretch which left them in the West Division cellar before being rescued by a bye week.

And did it ever come at a good time. Whatever Rider coach Corey Chamblin told them going into that nine day break, it worked. And once they emerged for

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OBITUARIES Glenn Alexander Beckett October 2, 1923 – July 12, 2014 A Celebration of Glenn’s life will be held on SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2014 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at 110 - 3rd Avenue West in Biggar, Sask.

Glenn was born to William and Achsah Beckett on October 2, 1923 and was the youngest of the three Beckett children who grew up on the family farm just west of Lydden, Sask. As a child he enjoyed hockey and reading and developed a love of poetry that continued throughout his life. His early years on the family farm also established the basis for his lifelong interest in, and dedication to, farming.

In 1946 he married his childhood sweetheart, Eleanor Wright. After a very brief career in railroading he and Eleanor took over the family farming operation. They had four children, Joanne, Bill, John and Ken. During these very busy years Glenn always found time to be involved in his community, as a delegate and director on numerous boards and committees including the Biggar Credit Union and Duperow Co-op.

The loss of Eleanor in 1982 was unexpected and it was the support of his children, family and friends that enabled him to weather this very challenging time.

In 1987, when Glenn and Mary were married, he retired from active farming and moved into Saskatoon, Sask. where they lived together until his passing.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Mary; his daughter, Joanne (Dave White); his son, Bill (Marilyn); his son, John (Kathy Morgan) and their children Alieka and Mitch (Laura Swerhone); his son, Ken (Sherril) and their children Christopher (Christina Barclay), Elyse and Kaitlyn; and his step-son, James Kalyn (Mika Riglin) as well as several nieces and nephews. Glenn is also survived by Jean Elliot

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Frances Louise Smith October 7, 1928 July 21, 2014 Frances Louise Smith was born October 7, 1928 in Cabri, Sask. She attended school in Cabri and completed her Grade 11 and 12 schooling in Swift Current, Sask. She worked at a bank in Gull Lake, Sask. before moving on to Moose Jaw where she attended Normal School and received her teaching degree. She taught in several country schools around Cabri, Radisson, Moose Jaw and then Biggar, Sask.

Frances came to teach in Biggar in 1957. It was here that she met and married Alfred ‘Bud’ Smith. She continued teaching until her retirement in 1982 at which time she began to enjoy travelling, gardening, (never cooking), games, cards, dancing, music and sports. She was a member of the Biggar Fortnightly Club and was a volunteer at the Biggar Library.

She moved to Saskatoon in 2004.

Frances is survived by her daughter, Janice (Bill) Klassen of Asquith, Sask.; and her son, Richard (Pearl) Smith, Saskatoon, Sask.; grandchildren, Christopher (Glenda) Klassen, Brian (Ang) Klassen, Caitlyn (Sheldon) Tebay, Dayton Smith; and great-grandchildren, Annalise and Casey Klassen, Trent and Reece Klassen; sister-in-law, Aileen Smith of Biggar, Sask.; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Frances was predeceased by her parents, John William Harvey and Mable (nee Gunderson) Harvey; her husband, Alfred ‘Bud’ Smith; sisters, Myrtle (Carl) Thinguold, Marion (Lewis) McIntyre; and brother, Wilfred (Nellie) Harvey; and grandson, Robin Klassen.

Funeral Services were held on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 2 p.m. from the Biggar United Church with Rev. Jane Gallagher of¿ciating. Eulogists were Rick Smith and Janice Klassen. Honourary Bearers are all those who shared in Fran’s life. Interment followed in Biggar Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Saskatoon SPCA. Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. gfsc1

September 14, 1935 July 16, 2014 Gerald Bernard May was born in the family farm house on September 14, 1935 near Feudal, Sask. (RM of Harris) and passed away on July 16, 2014 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, Sask. at the age of 78 years.

Funeral Service was held on Monday July 21, 2014 at 3 p.m. from Perdue Community Complex, Perdue, Sask. with Rev. Joan Brown of¿ciating.

Eulogist was Georgina Heather; reader was Kathleen May; organist, Cathy Donahue; and music, Perdue Community Choir. Honourary bearers were all those who shared in Gerald’s life. Active Bearers were his grandchildren, Justin, Stetler and Cole Heather, Carter, Gordon and Lisa May. Ushers were Donald McMahon and Gordon Mair. Interment was held at Leney Cemetey.

Gerald is lovingly remembered by his wife, Ruth; and children…

Kirk (Leanne) May and daughters, Lisa and Jocelyn; Georgina (Joe) Heather and sons, Justin, Stetler and Cole; Bradley (Carla) May and children, Carter, Gordie and Kathleen; Troy (Kerry) May and daughters, Taryn and Hilary; sister, Joyce (Wilfred) Bowerman of Winnipeg, Man.; sister-in-law, Barb May of Vancouver, B.C.; and several nieces and nephews and extended family members.

He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas ‘Harvey’ and Amelia ‘Kathleen’ May; brothers, Wilbert ‘Bud’ (Phyllis) May, Cliff (Bev) May, and Keith May. Tributes may be directed in memory of Gerald to the Perdue United Church, Box 242, Perdue, SK, S0K 3C0 or Leney Cemetery, Box 188, Perdue, SK, S0K 3C0 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”, 306-948-2669. gfsc1

MEMORIALS SATURDAY, AUGUST 9: Albert McDonough Interment will be held at Landis Cemetery, Landis, Sask., 2 p.m. Reception to follow at Landis Complex at 3 p.m.

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Heartfelt appreciation to my family and friends for attending my 80th birthday party. It was a fun afternoon.

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SUMMER HOURS The Independent will be closing at 12:00 noon on Fridays for the months of July and August

CARD OF THANKS The family of Gerald May would like to thank everyone for their visits, phone calls, cards, Àowers, food, kind words, and prayers.

It is greatly appreciated during this time of sorrow. Special thanks to Rev. Joan Brown, the Perdue Community Choir, organist Cathy Donahue for the service, and to the UCW for preparing the lunch. Thank you to Dr. Crane and the nurses at Biggar Hospital and doctors and nurses at St. Paul’s Hospital for taking such good care of Gerald.

Thanks to Bob, Kirby and Ed of Grondin Funeral Services for their professionalism and care.

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in AUGUST: Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. except for Sunday, August 3 Church Picnic at the North Church, meet for rides at 10 a.m. or phone 306-948-2947.

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

48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street @ 10:50 a.m. June 29 September 7. Worship will be at 10:50 a.m. There will be no Sunday School sessions for the summer. The church of¿ce number is 306-948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor.

36tfn TUESDAYS - SATURDAYS: Biggar Museum & Gallery Annual Summer Book Sale has begun!, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed at noon.

Hundreds of books, CDs, jigsaw puzzles, games… all at very reasonable prices! The work of Grace Gerein, a Wilkie artist, will also be on show for sale!

27c8 TUESDAY, AUGUST 5: Biggar Blood Donor Clinic, 2:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall… sponsored by Biggar Kayette Club and C.W.L. Book appointment online @ www. blood.ca or phone 1-888-2366283.

29c3 SUNDAY, AUGUST 10: 7:00 p.m., Leney Cemetery Annual 76th Memorial Service; minister, Joan Brown. Bring your lawn chair and a friend. If weather is bad, it will be held in the United Church.

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For all your stamp needs, call 306-948-3344

INVITATIONS THURSDAY, AUGUST 7: To honour Florence Hammond’s 90th birthday, you are invited to a Come and Go Tea at New Horizons, Biggar from 2 - 4 p.m.

Everyone welcome! No gifts please 31p1

AUCTIONS BUD HAYNES & Ward’s Gun Auction. Sat., Aug. 16 at 10 a.m., 11802 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Over 800 lots! Phone 403-347-5855 or 780-451-4549; www.budhaynesauctions.com. www.WardsAuctions.com.

NOTICE This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith.

We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered.

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

TENDER The Biggar Barracuda Swim Club is hosting the 2015 SwimSask Summer Provincials July 25 & 26, 2015.

We are presently accepting quotes for the catering of our Banquet on July 25, 2015 at the Biggar Community Hall. All interested persons or groups are asked to send a possible menu plan, proposed cost, and contact information to biggarbarracuda@hotmail. com or mail quotes to Biggar Barracuda Swim Club, Box 1333, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. The deadline for quotes is Friday, August 22, 2014.

For more information, please contact Denaye McMahon at the email address above or 306948-2968.

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MISCELLANEOUS Granaries for sale… 3 - 3400 bushel steel grain bins with wooden Àoors @ $3,400 each.

Phone 306-948-2808.

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MISCELLANEOUS P R O V I N C E - W I CLASSIFIEDS. Reach 550,000 readers weekly. this newspaper NOW or 649.1400 for details.

D E over Call 306-

RURAL WATER TREATMENT. Patented iron ¿lters, softeners, distillers, “Kontinuous Shock” Chlorinator, IronEater. Patented whole house reverse osmosis.

Payment plan. 1-800-BIG-IRON (244-4766); www.BigIronDrilling. com. View our 29 patented & patent pending inventions. Since 1957.

STEEL BUILDINGS... SUMMER MELTDOWN SALE! 20X20 $5,419. 25X26 $6,485. 30X30 $8,297. 32X34 $9,860. 40X48 $15,359. 47X68 $20,558. Front & Back Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www. pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS...”STEEL OVERSTOCK SALE!” 20X20 $4,055. 25X24 $4,650. 30X32 $6,586. 32X34 $7,677. 40X48 $12,851. 47X70 $17,899. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www. pioneersteel.ca

WANTED Require a billet family for a short period until I get settled.

I’m playing senior hockey for Biggar Nationals and working at AGI. Contact jordan--baxter@ hotmail.com, 1-902-322-4988.

31c3 Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393. Pickup available. tfn Four Bourgault Titan II packer arms, 306-948-3474 tfn SEEKING MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS TO WORK FROM HOME! We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home.

CanScribe graduates preferred.

Positions available immediately.

Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca.

WANTED: COLLECTOR PAYING TOP PRICES for old advertising dealership signs, plastic or metal. Service Station items, gasoline pumps, globes, oil cans, clocks. Red Indian, Dodge, Ford, etc. 306-221-5908, 306-369-2810

CARS & TRUCKS 1964 Ford Fairlane, excellent condition, mileage 67,000 miles.

Price $5,200, negotiable. Call 306-948-2682 30p3

SEED & FEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

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

SEED & FEED Square grass hay bales for sale, call 306-948-9186 30tfn Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

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

REAL ESTATE Great three-unit income property for sale. Upstairs unit is a spacious 3-bedroom unit with kitchen, living room, bathroom and patio doors to deck. Basement suite #1 is a one-bedroom suite with open kitchen/living room; and #2 is a bachelor suite. All very cute with some upgrades. Both basement suites are fully furnished. Shared laundry, new furnace one year ago, newer water heaters, shingles, siding and deck. Great location close to schools. For viewing or more information contact 306-948-7661.

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LAND FOR SALE Acreage for Sale… Hammond Realty Starter ranch near Argo Bush includes 160 acres with 108 acres of tame grass and the balance being native pasture and yard site. Fenced and cross fenced into 4 paddocks.

1,120 sq. ft. 1996 mobile home includes 3 bed, 2 bath, vaulted ceiling, porch, deck, spacious Àoor plan, shows well. Yard includes barns, corrals, bins and sheds. Tremendous value!

Asking $210,000. Call Tim 306948-5052.

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FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 206 1/4’s South - 75 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North East - 4 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 51 1/4’s West - 4 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

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

LAND for RENT Pasture land for rent in R.M. of Eagle Creek. Call for details.

306-948-9186 22tfn

HOUSES for SALE Excellent location in Biggar.

Two-bedroom starter/retirement home. Large fenced lot, storage shed, ¿re pit, off-street parking, new fridge, washer, dryer.

Natural gas and electric heat.

Partial basement. For sale or rent to own. Available now. Call 306-948-2027 for more info.

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HOUSES for SALE House for sale in Landis, Sask.

Double corner lot, directly across from the school. Three bedrooms, full basement, good size kitchen with lots of cupboards; washer, dryer, fridge, stove, built in dishwasher and microwave included. Large shed with good garden spot; deck on back of house. REDUCED to $40,000 obo. Would make a great starter home or retirement home. For more information call (306) 948-7161.

38/13tfn BEST CANADIAN BUILT HOME

BY MODULINE! BEST PRICE! Personalized Service 1520 sq. ft. Temora $99,900 1216 sq. ft. Oasis/Villa $79,900 960 sq. ft. Tuscan $69,900 ~ Call Stan ~ 306-496-7538 1-888-699-9280 www. affordablehomesales.ca Yorkton Weekend calls $6,000 Option Value 50% OFF

Canadian Built Manufactured Homes New 16, 20, & 22 Wide Moduline & SRI Homes for Immediate Delivery Chumary Homes White City (Moduline) 1-855-352-6279 Chumary Homes Estevan (SRI) 1-877378-7744

Services WELCOME WSINCE AGON 1930 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 Need help re-arranging or organizing household furnishings, cupboards, closets, etc., call 306-948-5230 29p3 Biggar & District Arts Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/ events. Contact Denise at 306948-2452.

40tfn 1ST & 2ND MORTGAGES AVAILABLE! Money for Farmland or Residential Property Available Now! Call Toll Free 1-866-405-1228 or Email info@ firstandsecondmortgages. ca Website www. ¿rstandsecondmortgages.ca

SERVICES Horizontal Directional Drilling and Hydro-Vac Services. Fast, Ef¿cient, Reasonable! Sure Shot HDD Contracting Ltd. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 1-306-933-0170 SURESHOTHDD.COM

BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITY $ OPPORTUNITY $ to market & install a new product. It seals, colors, strengthens & stops cracks from spreading in concrete.

Protects concrete, wood & metal against weather, salt & petroleum products.

An investment of $10,000 - $25,000 will secure inventory & give an above average return on your investment. It also ensures protected territory & room for expansion.

Company training & market support provided.

For more information and a list of areas still available: Cement Accents Box 21062 RPO Gardiner Park, Regina, SK S4V 1J4 email: roywagman@sasktel.net

BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITY GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years.

Protected Territories.

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

CAREERS EMPLOYERS SEEKING CANSCRIBE MEDICAL T R A N S C R I P T I O N GRADUATES. We can’ t meet the demand! Medical Transcription is a great workfrom-home career! Contact us today at www.canscribe. com. 1.800.466.1535 info@ canscribe.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Looking for P/T Residence Caretaker Manager at 24 Unit adult living complex in Biggar.

Contact Susan at 204-325-7496 or syakabowich@bridgeroad. ca for more info.

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CAREERS

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED backed by 10 year warranty -multi family, single section, motel style homes -Qualify for C.M.H.C. Financing ORDER Your Custom Home NOW for Fall Delivery Now Offering $1500 in Free Options!

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

HOUSES FOR RENT Two and Three-bedroom houses for rent. Close to downtown and school. Fridge and stove included. For viewing call 306948-3674 or 306-948-9517 or 306-948-7022.

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

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

Please arrange to pick up your photos that have been submitted for publication. ... thanks, The Independent

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Blanket ClassiÀed Ads can reach more than 520,000 potential customers

Heavy Equipment Operators for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators).

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

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca

One phone call covers the entire province Expand your market and increase your proÀts

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-5280809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Sales rep required to sell print, digital advertising and special promotions. Commission plus base salary, up to 40 hours per week. Car allowance, group health and dental bene¿ts, company pension plan and pro¿t sharing. Weyburn Review, Box 400, Weyburn, Sk S4H 2K4, Phone 306-842-7487 or fax 306-842-0282, Email: dward@ weyburnreview.com.

WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch.

To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the of¿ce. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-8426581. Email: rigmove@telus. net. Mail: H&E Oil¿eld Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

What the creators of Proactive did for acne, they are now doing for aging & sun damaged skin.

This new skincare line is coming to Canada and looking for consultants. Call/Text 250-8124991 or email shepsue@yahoo. com for info.

SEEKING MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS TO WORK FROM HOME! We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home.

CanScribe graduates preferred.

Positions available immediately.

Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca.

Phone 948-3344 Biggar Independent Biggar, SK

EARLY DEADLINE August Long Weekend Friday at NOON is the deadline for ads, classifieds and news AUTOMOTIVE 1st Ave. West, Biggar

COURIER/HAULING

COURIER/HAULING

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

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

This space in this directory is available for only

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

Call 306-948-3344

306.237.7671 Troy May, owner/operator Fax: 306.237.TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

FAX SERVICE at The Independent

COURIER/HAULING

AUTOMOTIVE

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

• 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.

• Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

Hwy 14 East, Biggar 306-948-2109

HAULS TO THE DUMP

306.948.2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar Open Monday-Friday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

KRF Auto Centre 100% handwash Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George

306-948-3376

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

after hours George: 948-4042

biggarindependent.ca

M & N REPAIR 306.948.3996

Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

J. G. Smith

AUTOMOTIVE

Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

“Where we do it all for you!!”

• Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

306-948-1722

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

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

306-948-5291 PHILLIPS ELECTRIC • Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates Ph: 306-948-5393

Cell: 306-221-6888

Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

PLUMBING & HEATING

Helping you Help yourself

Michelle Spuzak,

Phone:

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MADGE ROOFING INC. “Setting a Higher Standard” ¬New Construction ¬Re-roofs ¬Torch-on ¬Tile ¬Metal ¬Asphalt ¬All repairs ¬Shakes ¬Inspections We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453

306-717-2818

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar, Sask.

306-948-3389

PRAIRIE BOYZ VINYL FENCING LTD.

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

Services available…

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

~ Gift CertiÅcates ~ Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available.

306-948-2548 or 948-9710

New Beginnings HEALTH/WELLNESS Wellness Centre

Biggar

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

“Putting PERSONAL back into fitness training!”

Wayne Baldwin, PFT, CPTA, CNHC

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

www.madgesaskrooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions

ARGUE’S

• ‘Ideal Protein’ Weight Loss • ‘Slender You’ Figure Salon

EAVESTROUGH

Weight Loss Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

NOW SERVING THE BIGGAR AREA FREE ESTIMATES 5-inch continuous eavestrough

R.M.T. (NHPC member) Located @ New Beginnings Wellness Centre, 114 - 2nd Ave. W., BIGGAR

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

* Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certificates available

DENTAL

ACCOUNTING

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

115 - 1st Avenue West 1 Rosetown, Sask.

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

Phone:306.882.2123 Emergency (after hours) 306.882.2006

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

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

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

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

PHOTOGRAPHY

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 306-948-5133

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

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

CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES • Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

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

201B-2nd Ave. West

OPTOMETRISTS

Where you can feel right at home!

306-948-7274

Garry A. Faye Chartered Accountant Notary Public

306-948-3408

Visit us @ 114- 2nd Ave. W., Biggar

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

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

Derek Argue

rod.campbell@sasktel.net 122 Main St., Biggar, SK

Box 323, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

INVESTMENTS

306-375-7055

306-951-8004 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HEALTH/WELLNESS

- together with • Five Inch Seamless • Fascia • Call now to secure your spot

Dan… 306-281-5090 Chad… 306-280-1524 Email: chadnixey@ hotmail.com

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

306-948-4565 (c)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Fitness Centre Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss 30-minute Circuit Personal Training Fitness Classes

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

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

306-948-2814

102 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar rd

306.948.2208

306321-4991 Website: www.perdue massageclinic.com www.facebook.com/ perduemassageclinic

Check this week·s classiÀeds, photos/videos online @ biggarindependent.ca

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

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

BUSSE LAW

SMALL ADS WORK

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

You’re reading this one!

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

INVESTMENTS

Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B.

For all your investment needs, Visit…

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

Registered Massage Therapist (MTAS)

Phone or Text:

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

LEGAL SERVICES

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

Perdue Massage & Acupuncture Clinic

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

Roe & Peszko is a full service law office that practices… ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

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

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.

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.

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INSURANCE

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

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

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

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

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

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

“We’ll getcha covered”

FOR RENT

SERVICES

BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Panasonic, Samsung,

Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

Call: 306-948-2101

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

Phone: 306-948-5678

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING

M & N RE-

REAL ESTATE

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

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

Saskatoon - Biggar Office DUANE NEUFELDT 403 Main St., Biggar

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

306-948-8055

COMPUTER SERVICES

Your authorized

LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer;

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

and Your authorized

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

MONARCH MEATS

222 Main St., Biggar

Tel: 306-986-2600

• sides of Beef available

Rebel Landscaping 306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky • Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

306-948-3384

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

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

AGRICULTURE

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

Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

t Delivery

Ask Abou

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

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 Fax:

306-948-5699

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

306-948-5052 Cell 306-948-7995

Cari Perih Residential Salesperson

SoldByCari.ca

SERVICES

For appointments and inquiries, call

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

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

rd

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

Custom Embroidery

306-948-5052

Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire

HammondRealty.ca

Judy Kahovec…

Tim Hammond

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

Biggar Sand & Gravel

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

• trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating OfÀce …

306-948-5052 Cell 306-948-4478 HammondRealty.ca Dave Molberg

306-948-5455

BSA

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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

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

Cell: 306.843.7898 Bus: 306.446.8800 znerol.w@sasktel.net Web site: www.remaxbattlefords.com

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Chef Dez on cooking

Celebrate “Local” Wherever You Are I love cooking with fresh local ingredients and there is no better time of year than the summer to do this.

Many restaurants will also switch up their menus to celebrate local harvests as well. One of my favourite new menu selections (when we do go out) is the Prawn and Brie Flatbread at my local White Spot Restaurant here in British Columbia. I have contacted them and they were honoured to share the recipe with me from their Celebrate BC summer menu, and today I pass this on to you. I hope you enjoy it!

Wherever you live, I encourage you to visit neighbourhood restaurants that embrace the local produce/ingredients in your area.

Prawn and Little Qualicum Brie Flatbread “Recipe courtesy of White Spot Executive Chef, Danny Markowicz, has been modified for you to be able

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to enjoy at home. Makes 4 flatbreads.”

1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp chili flakes 6 slices bacon, 1/4 inch pieces 8 pieces baby zucchini, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise 1/2 tsp white balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp olive oil Pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper 16 prawns, cut in half lengthwise 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp olive oil Pinch of freshly cracked black pepper 4 Flatbreads (Naan bread works great, or your favourite pizza crust) 16 slices Brie, thinly sliced (we use Little Qualicum Cheeseworks from Parksville) 1/2 cup Mozzarella, shredded 6 Heirloom Tomatoes, cut in half 1.) Heat 1/2 cup light olive oil over medium heat and add 1 tsp chopped garlic and chili flakes. When garlic is just starting to turn golden, remove from the heat and allow to cool. Set this chili oil aside.

2.) Add the bacon pieces to a pan and slowly cook over medium heat. Stir occasionally to ensure it doesn’t clump together. When the bacon is crispy around the edges, remove from heat, cool and drain excess fat. Set

these bacon bits aside.

3.) Dress the zucchini with the white balsamic vinegar and 1/2 tsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Barbeque over high heat, placing them flat side down. This will give nice charred marks and will look and taste great on your flatbread.

Set aside this as well.

4.) Season the prawns with a touch of oil, lemon juice and fresh cracked black pepper. Set asside.

Assembly: To assemble, lay the flatbread bases out on a clean countertop, and add 1 tbsp of reserved chili oil to each one, spreading the oil out right to the edges. Add the sliced brie and mozzarella cheese, followed by the reserved bacon bits, trying to spread the ingredients out evenly. Arrange the reserved grilled zucchini overtop, showing off the nice grill marks. Add the reserved seasoned/raw prawns, but don’t overlap them so they cook evenly. Finally, cut some small beautiful local heirloom tomatoes in half and place them attractively over the top. If you like, a little salt and pepper on the tomatoes makes them sing . . . Bake at 400°F for 6-8 minutes until the flatbread base is crisp, the prawns are fully cooked and the cheese is melted.

Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor and Cookbook Author. Visit him at www.chefdez.com.

Write to him at dez@chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4.

tions Minister Jim Reiter said. “Municipalities are on the front lines of dealing with growth, and I am pleased that in next year’s budget, they will be receiving a record high $265.3 million from the province in revenue sharing.”

The 2015-16 Municipal Revenue Sharing total will represent a 108.4 per cent increase since 2007-

province’s economic momentum in the resource and agriculture sectors,” Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities President Dave Marit said. “The financial support we receive from the province will give us the opportunity to meet the challenges of growth while providing important services to our citizens.”

Municipal Revenue Sharing is based on one

Municipal revenue sharing increasing $8.3 million in 2015-16

Saskatchewan municipalities will be receiving $8.3 million more in revenue sharing next year, thanks to an increase in Provincial Sales Tax (PST) revenues in 201314.

Saskatchewan’s economy continues to be strong, and that activity is translating into more revenue for municipalities,” Government Rela-

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08, up from the previous high of $264.4 million in 2013-14.

We are pleased that urban municipalities will benefit from increased revenue sharing,” Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities President Debra Button said. “This announcement provides steady, unconditional and predictable funding allowing us to plan ahead.”

Rural municipalities are contributing to the

percentage point of PST, and since its inception in 2007, has provided the highest amount of unconditional funding shared with municipalities by the provincial government in the history of Saskatchewan.

Individual Municipal Revenue Sharing allocations to municipalities for the 2015-16 fiscal year will be announced in the March 2015 Budget.

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