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Vol. 107 No. 32

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016

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Kick up the dust . . . Riders gather on Tuesdays in the Valley and engage in some good barrel racing. More on page 2 (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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‘Round the barrel . . .

Ladies Barrel Racing was held in the Valley August 2. There was some exciting action as the riders put their horses through the paces, round the barrels. The riders can be found in the valley most Tuesday nights.

Independent photos by Daryl Hasein

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Biggar Town Council Minutes

Minutes of the regular meeting of Biggar Town Council held on Tuesday, July 9 at 7:15 p.m. in the council chambers.

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

The July 19 regular meeting of council agenda was approved as presented.

The July 5 regular meeting of council minutes were accepted as presented.

The July 12 committee meeting of the whole council was accepted as presented.

The RCMP Local Detachment report for June 17-July 17 was accepted as presented.

The town foreman’s report was accepted as presented.

Bank reconciliation and statement of financial activities was accepted as presented.

General accounts paid in the amount of $930,582.80 and general accounts payable in the amount of $35,164.37 were approved.

Correspondence: Randy Weekes, STARS Tour Invitation; Flaman Investigation reports; Biggar landfill reports; Sask WCB; Sask Highways.

Payments made to the Capital Trust Fund per the 2016 budget: CTF repayment to general fund, $65,800; CFT payment to Utility Fund, $28,500.

Payment authorized to Silver Eagle Excavating in the amount of $29,673 for scraper work done on the commercial development of Highway 14 East.

Correspondence from CJYM Radio regarding a marketing plan for the Town of Biggar was received; the Town of Biggar will not be advertising through them.

Demolition permits: Myrtle Robinson, residential dwelling.

Town of Biggar Equipment Rental Rates Policy approved October 21, 2013 by resolution number 13-521 be repealed and replaced with the Town of Biggar Equipment Rental Rates Policy attached and forming part of these minutes was approved effective July 19.

The request from George de Bussac of Excell Tire to hold their annual Show n Shine on September 10 in Buckingham Park was approved and further that his request to close the south half of 3rd Avenue East between Dominion Street and Ontario Street for parking and viewing of the vehicles and also to close Dominion Street between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue East for additional parking be approved.

Change Order No. 2 from Catterall and Wright for the Quebec Street Water Main and Storm Sewer Replacement Project resulting in a credit of $11,180 was approved.

Change Order No. 3 from Catterall and Wright for the Quebec Street Water Main and Storm Sewer Replacement project resulting with an addition of $15,500 of adjustments was approved.

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Arts and crafts . . . These two girls are filling their afternoon at Pre K by doing arts and crafts. It is an opportunity to see friends over the summer and have some fun. There’s always lots of activities for the kids to do. (Submitted photo)

Water Quality and You

by Kandra Forbes, Eagle to supply their houseCreek Watershed hold and their livestock.

Lately water quality Despite the importance has been an of the water issue as the quality for Husky oil spill both human left communiand animal ties concerned health, it about clean seems many drinking water. haven’t Water is essenconducted tial for life a water test and therefore recently. water quality is Many facan important tors can issue. Urban change over municipalities the years Kandra Forbes take great care -quality, to ensure water quality possible contaminais held to high standards tion, deterioration of the and test frequently and well and so on. When it regularly. The informacomes to livestock, water tion regarding quality is important in ensurof municipal water is ing productivity in areas readily available for such as weight gain, milk the public. Many rural production and fertility. residents, on the other Do you know your hand, rely on well water wells?

Many properties have old and sometimes abandoned wells present. These pose many risks both to the quality Biggar Detachment and RCMP Major Crime Unit North are currently of current well water but investigating an incident that occurred yesterday at approximately 5:30 p.m. also to people and livein the RM of Glenside (in the Biggar Detachment area). Initial investigation stock. If the well casing has revealed five individuals entered onto private property by vehicle in the has been compromised it rural area and were confronted by property owners who were outside and is possible that contamiwitnessed their arrival. nates have been enterThe occupants of the vehicle were not known to the property owners. A ing the ground water verbal exchange occurred in an attempt to get the vehicle to leave the yard without your knowledge. and ultimately a firearm was discharged, striking an occupant in the vehiDepending on your cle. Emergency services were contacted and upon arrival, one adult male geology and water sys(who arrived in the vehicle) was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound tem, this could lead to and was declared deceased at the scene. An autopsy will be conducted later contamination of your this week to confirm the deceased’s identity. current water supply.

One adult male associated to the property was arrested by police at the Out of sight, out of mind scene without incident. Three occupants from the vehicle, including two isn’t a good ideology to females (one being a youth) and one adult male were taken into custody as use when thinking about part of a related theft investigation. Another adult male is being sought; his your well water. Impropidentity is still being confirmed at this time. erly dealt with old wells The investigation into the events leading up to the arrival of the vehicle to can also lead to injuries the yard, the circumstances involving the death, and the actions following of people and livestock remain under investigation. No charges have been laid at this time. who might stumble upon We are in the early stages of this complex investigation. Further details will one unaware. Have no be released when information becomes available. fear! There is funding

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available that can cover the material costs of eligible well decommissioning projects up to 90%!

What can you test for?

Here are a few examples: -Bacteria- high levels of bacteria can indicate possible contamination.

-pH- this tests how acidic or basic the water is. This can change the water quality and affect the taste and colour of your water.

-Nitrates- in your well water can come from animal waste, private

septic systems, wastewater, flooded sewers, polluted storm water runoff, fertilizers, agricultural runoff, and decaying plants.

Tests for all of these things and more can be done through the Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory in Regina, the SRC Analytical or the ALS Laboratory Group in Saskatoon. Each have specific requirements and containers for water samples.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016

Letter to the Editor…

Dear Editor: Regarding P.H.’s column of August 4 in which she reminds everyone of town elections to be held this fall, I would like to point out that it is also the year for the RM of Biggar’s elections for Divisions 1, 3, 5 and also Reeve.

P.H. pointed out that maybe “it is time for a change on Biggar’s town council.” Maybe some individuals think it’s time for a change also for the R.M. This paper is not only for just “town” readers -- I’m sure many people in the different R.M.s surrounding Biggar read it also. Every couple of weeks the Town of Biggar’s regular meeting minutes are published in the paper -- why not the R.M.’s? Their minutes may

make for some “good reading”. Maybe they will explain some of the changes that have happened in the R.M. to which the ratepayers should have knowledge about.

This fall elections could be very interesting -- both for the Town of Biggar and for the R.M. of Biggar.

Just saying.

Kathy Sarvas R.M. of Biggar #347 Ratepayer Editor’s note: The Independent would gladly print the minutes of the R.M. of Biggar or any rural municipality, however, they are not made available to us. If you, as a ratepayer, wish to have the minutes published, please contact your reeve or councillor and tell them.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome.

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

Is there any economic justification for concern over immigration?

by Todd Gabel, Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Texas (Arlington) and Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute Last month, the voters in Britain opted to leave the European Union out of a desire to control immigration policy.

In the Republican primary, both Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Donald Trump enjoyed broad support for proposing significant changes to U.S. immigration policy, such as deportations for undocumented workers and building a wall on the southern border. Even in Canada, there has been concern over foreign purchases of real estate, and the ease at which some foreigners have, effectively, purchased citizenship.

This rising trend in anti-immigration sentiment has often been met with accusations of prejudice or worse. Is there any economic justification for concern over immigration?

It’s common for politicians to claim foreigners take native jobs and, in the case of low-skilled immigrants, depress wages of native workers. Yet empirically the long-run effect of U.S. immigration on employment and wages tends to be low or zero.

There are likely two reasons.

First, new immigrants, create their own jobs—not only has the supply of workers increased, but so has the demand. Second, the labour of immigrants is often complementary to native labour. High-skilled workers aren’t competing against those with low education, few skills or language barriers. Note

that, in the U.S., while the overall impact on the native labour market is small on net, there may be some distributional effects, with high school dropouts and those without a college degree potentially experiencing wage declines, at least in the short run. Indeed, many of Trump’s supporters are middle-class blue collar workers.

Likewise, it’s often claimed that immigrants to the U.S. disproportionately use the welfare system. Yet again, empirically, one tends to find there’s at best a weak correlation. Part of this may be due to immigrants coming to the U.S. being a self-selected group of hard workers who are best suited to take advantage of the dynamic labour market to reward their families.

So does this then mean the U.S. and other countries should adopt open borders? The free movement of goods has led to large, broad-based increases in prosperity. If goods should be free to flow across borders, should not people?

Webster defines a country as “an indefinite usually extended expanse of land.”

Perhaps an economic definition would be: a man-made institution to facilitate trade between one another and providing mutual defense of property rights, all the while reducing the likelihood of “bad behaviour” such as crime, social unrest, and taking advantage of one another in exchange. These objectives are often furthered by joining together with those with the same beliefs, values, customs, and typically, language. That is, the more homogeneous the people, the greater the

free movement of people may be significant.

In light of these concerns, some economists have proposed restricting the rights of immigrants, whether it be access to welfare, how much they can earn, or their ability to vote. Yet politically this seems completely untenable— sustained institutional discrimination against a class of citizens is unlikely to last.

One alternative, then, is simply to restrict who obtains citizenship in the first place. Most countries appear to have laws that bear these political externalities in mind, providing for a slow process of immigration, whereby immigrants are heavily shaped by the prevailing culture, not the other way around. Thus, while anti-immigration rhetoric of Trump and others is often (incorrectly) couched in jobs, welfare or even safety, the thrust of its message is effectively cultural and political unity.

What is a country in the 21st century?

Historically, the beliefs and values of a people were often associated with a particular religion or race. With the fall in costs of transportation and communication over the last century, societies have become increasingly diverse, values have been challenged, and these hard lines of association have blurred.

If maintaining and fostering social trust as a foundation for a thriving economy remains a valid concern, how societies manage political externalities of immigration will be an important challenge for generations to come.

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level of social trust.

It seems, then, the primary difference between an imported car and imported person is this—the car doesn’t vote.

The car doesn’t influence the values and beliefs of their communities, which in turn may affect how communities set laws or organize themselves. For instance, economists have found that people appear more prone to help people they trust. The less homogenous the people of a country, the less likely the people will be supportive of a large welfare state.

Economists call this type of effect of immigration a “political externality.”

While it’s true that immigrants have eventually come to learn the native language—most immigrants to the U.S. learn English by the second or third generation—some question whether this is still happening or if this is enough.

Looking south of the border, California now extends drivers licenses (and potentially, Obamacare) to illegal immigrants.

New York is proposing to do likewise, as well as provide eligibility to vote in statewide elections. There has also been a rise in international or taxpayer-funded schools for non-English speakers. In some European countries, immigration has at times been followed by balkanization and division, while in Canada some communities are sparring over the exclusive use of foreign languages in street signs.

More generally, to the extent that the culture of one’s country of origin informs one’s beliefs, and beliefs inform how one behaves, the political externalities of the

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016

Bunnock brought to Canada by Russian-German immigrants August long weekend.

It is not a statutory holiday in Canada but rather a civic holiday and I was surprised to learn that not all provinces observe the holiday. That is not the case throughout the Prairie provinces.

This weekend is generally heralded as the “middle of summer”.

One month of summer holidays gone for school and one more left. When I reminded my grandson of this fact he was less than enthusiastic. All I got from him was a simple grunt.

The August long is usually hot and sunny. Well, not so much this year.

At least not in our part

of the world. It was a great weekend for reading. Or playing card or board games. If you are not interested in these activities the days may have been a little long -- and boring.

Spending time at the lake is only one pursuit.

Others may Peggy Hasein choose to spend the weekend travelling or staying at home or taking in one of the many events held throughout our communities.

One such event in one rural Saskatchewan community is the annual

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bunnock tournament. It is no secret that Macklin has put itself on the map by hosting a yearly bunnock tournament. In fact the tourist booth is a giant “bone” made of fibre glass -- a 32 foot high horse ankle bone to be exact. At night it is illuminated and can be seen for miles around as it shines a bright orange.

As for the history of the game, it goes back to the days of the Russian military.

In the early 1800s Russian soldiers posted in Siberia looked for ways to pass the time while serving duty in the frozen tundra. They tried horse-

Biggar Lodge News Hello everyone.

Monday, August 1 was a holiday so it was just a day of relaxation and spending time with friends.

Tuesday morning was current events and that afternoon was Yahtzee.

The first Wednesday of the month sure came by fast. Birthday party night again. Five residents celebrated their birthdays.

Country II gave another wonderful performance.

Some of the staff and

children from BCS provided evening lunch. it was great to see a lot of people out.

Thursday morning was Bible Study, exercises and bingo.

Friday was BBQ Club down PrairieScape. I picked some potatoes and beets from our resident garden. The residents mentioned how they missed home grown vegetables. They were sure tasty. That

afternoon the residents played some lawn games.

Saturday morning was Home Sweet Home bingo. Popcorn and cheezepuffs were served while the residents watched “Flicka”.

Sunday morning is a quieter day, a good day for rest. Some of the residents had 1-1 visits with the staff. Jantzens did worship for church.

Have a great day and hope to see you soon.

shoes but found it difficult to drive a peg into the frozen ground. There were, however, lots of horse ankle bones. The game is a cross between bowling and curling.

The game was brought to Canada by German Russian immigrants.

Which is probably explains the popularity in the Macklin area as that area was settled primarily from descendants of that ethic group.

Here are the instructions: Two rows of 22 bones are set up about 32 feet 10 inches apart with one guard at either end 16 inches apart as shown above. The object of the game is to first knock down the guards (black bones) then the inside soldiers (white bones), before the other team.

Each player throwing two bones each with the first team to throw to be decided by a coin toss.

The first team to knock down their opposition’s Bunnock with the least amount of throws will win the game.

The game can be played by any age group with two to eight players (or more). Any fitness level can play the game -basically if you can swing your arms you can play.

At any rate it provides a form of entertainment, a good excuse to get together and have some fun.

JUBILEE STADIUM CONCESSION BOOTH (Approximately October 11, 2016 - March 18, 2017)

Groups or individuals interested in leasing the concession booth must submit proposals with monthly lease willing to pay to: Biggar and District Recreation Board Box 1360 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 or recreation@townofbiggar.com Deadline for proposals is August 18, 2016.

TINY TOTS NURSERY SCHOOL is looking for a reliable, energetic individual to join our classroom for 2.5 hours two mornings a week for the 2016/17 school year.

The successful applicant will work with our teacher to meet the unique educational and physical needs of one of our new students.

Experience is working with preschool aged children and/or a medical background would be an asset. First Aid certificate is required and training may be available. Will also be required to provide a criminal record check and preemployment medical certificate.

Wage: $14/hour depending on experience and certification.

This could be a very rewarding learning experience for the right individual!

Resumes or questions may be sent to Box 1591, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 or BiggarTinyTots@gmail.com by August 22, 2016.

SUN WEST SCHOOL DIVISION 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER NOVEMBER

1 5 26 10 24 11 14

DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH

APRIL MAY

Metis stick flipping . . . There are many fun activities lined up for the children at the Pre K day camp. This day the kids learned about Metis stick flipping. The counting sticks represent different points. The sticks are dropped to the ground where one player keeps tossing until they toss a 0 point value. (Submitted photo)

JUNE

28 22-31 1-4 30 20-24 10 13 3 14-21 22 23 28 29 30

First Day of Classes for Students Labour Day (No Classes) School Level PD (No Classes) Thanksgiving Day (No Classes) School Level PD (No Classes) Remembrance Day (No Classes) Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences or Day in Lieu (No Classes) School Level PD (No Classes) Winter Vacation (No Classes) Winter Vacation (No Classes) School Level PD (No Classes) February Vacation (No Classes) Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences or Day in Lieu (No Classes) Teacher Convention (No Classes) School Level PD (No Classes) Spring Vacation (No Classes) Victoria Day (No Classes) School Level PD (No Classes) Last Day of Classes for Students School Level PD (No Classes) Report Cards Issued (a.m.) (No Buses) (No Classes) School Level PD (p.m.)

The monthly calendar is available at www.sunwestsd.ca

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We meet an old friend Being a kind of “loner” most of my life and not having any real close friends, maybe a fellow shouldn’t write about folks like this. But darn it all, that is the way it is.

And to many of us Bill was something else.

If being a “close friend” means that the other person thinks and acts like you, maybe that is a plus, but according to Mr. Hoyle, “variety is the spice of life” and Bill had an endless amount of variety. My name not being Freud, how the heck would I know all this stuff?

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Sometimes Yours Truly wonder why he usually starts one of these articles with a whole bunch of sentiment but then, maybe that is part of the way it is too.

Y.T. was looking through the crowded hall when all of a sudden a fellow slapped him on the back and a voice said, “Hullo there oldtimer. I bet you don’t know who I am.”

Y.T. was kind of surprised there for a few moments (because after all it have been a few years). His face was really familiar though

and Y.T. searched for a name . . .

“When I look at you,” Y.T. blurted, “You remind me of a minister I knew one time.”

“I was a minister one time,” he replied, “but now I visit an old folks home in B.C.” “Hullo Bill,” Y.T. yelled, grasping his big hand and shaking it vigorously, “How the heck ae you?”

Bill wasn’t much like what our youthful images of a minister had always been. The clean starched shirt type always wore a clean black suit and never used rough language.

True, Bill never swore, but he didn’t seem to hold that against anyone.

He had worked on construction for years, often with some very rough men and as, Rudyard Kipling wrote: “If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue had never become a part of an unruly crowd.”

The world society needs more people like Bill. People who can overlook the sometimes failings of others.

Bill was the kind of person that everyone looked up to. And not only that, he always gave

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one the feeling that he was looking up to them.

If “being looked up to,” is part of the vanity that Ecclesiastes writes about, it made us all feel better anyway.

Bill had read somewhere, “Let he who is without sin throw the first stone.” So, I guess, who got the job of lead on his curling team during the Legion bonspiel. And Y.T. sure looked twice, when he shared a beer with us later on. Our early boyhood image of ministers didn’t include them downing a beer.

Bill never used a profane word that Y.T. ever heard, but he never seemed to notice much, even when some of his acquaintances did.

Bill shot a good game of pool and played a fair game of golf, but it seemed to me that these were ways to put across the way of life he had chosen to live. And Bill cared about people.

Always seeing to know how his fellow folks felt.

When one of our sons died, he was one of the first to sympathize, and when he saw a group of boys on the street looking for something to do, he organized our Scout

troop again.

Bill never had the making of a Prime Minister (if Prime Minister’s have makings) and some of them don’t but he did have something in his makeup that would win my vote every time.

After being part of our community for Bob Mason many years, Bill and his wife moved to British Columbia but not before we had a good laugh at their farewell party.

It was a hot, hot day and the party moved into the basement of the church, but because it was crowded in there a couple of us waited outside.

John was telling me a local joke (outside) when his wife came to the stairway.

“Be quiet, John,” she said. “All the people in the basement can hear you.”

When the sweating people of the basement finally came out, some of them (including Bill) were still laughing.

Yours Truly met Bill

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and his sons at the Oasis Golf Course a few years ago.

“Hello Bill,” Y.T. said.

“Let me buy you a cup of coffee.” As mentioned before Bill had worked on construction for years. It was also in July.

“No,” he answered.

“This calls for a cold beer.” As he handed the waitress a nice new $10 bill.

So there we sat, a minister and a peasant, tho’ a fellow has to say it was hard to tell which was which. Bill had a way of making people feel like that.

This far down the page, the reader must know that all of us thought Bill was a good guy. He even went so far as to let Y.T. take his place in the pulpit one Remembrance service.

And Bill often laughed at life. And one of Y.T.’s best memories of that laughable cynicism (boy, there’s a far out phrase) was when (while driving a convertible car) he hoped the wind whistling past his ears, would make some of his hair grow back.

Bill laughed at things like that, showing a kind of quality that most of us need.

We miss you Bill. And the next time (if there is a next time) Y.T. feels a slap on his back and a voice saying “Hullo there oldtimer” he is going to feel good all over again.

Five small ways to make a big difference in your community (NC) If it seems like your life is only getting busier and you have less time to give back to your local community, you’re not alone. Between commutes, carpools, afterschool activities and just wanting to be outside, it can be hard to find time to fit everything you want to do in your day.

But if you still want to improve your community, here are five small ways you can make a big difference: 1. Donate your old books. You can also donate toys your child has outgrown to a local hospital. It only takes a few minutes to rummage through your house and see what you have lying around, but these thoughtful gifts will be

appreciated by those who receive them for years to come.

2. Coordinate a local park cleanup. All it takes is a small group of people, a few garbage bags and a couple of hours, and your efforts will be enjoyed by the entire neighbourhood.

3. Join a local organization. You can choose from a range of volunteer events to take part in throughout the year. Your local support at pancake breakfasts and other events will be helping others.

4. Volunteer at your local hospital or retirement home. This may take a few hours of commitment each week, but the friendships you’ll make will be priceless.

You’ll also feel a sense of well-being by forging connections with new people and benefit from the improved mood that comes from helping others.

5. Hold a food drive and donate the goods to your local foodbank. Posting a few signs on streets and in stores around the neighbourhood should get you plenty of donations. Or get people to participate from the comfort of your own home by sharing your plans on social media and making use of your email lists.

“Chase The Ace” at The Legion Fridays

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016

There is a cost to retain natural ecosystems But there is a cost in The question of who terms of nature every should pay for farmers time that happens. who maintain natural Deer use bluffs as waterways and treed areas has been one asked cover.

Ducks need sloughs as for a number of years. nesting habitat.

There is a recognition Foxes and racoons look that in many areas of to duck eggs as a food Canada, and in particusource. lar on the And the Canadian intricate Prairies, web of an that farmers ecosystem own a lot of spreads the remainon from ing natural there. sloughs, There potholes, is a fairly tree bluffs general and riparian underareas. standing With that the today’s public equipment would like the potento see nattial to drain ural habiwetlands, Calvin Daniels tats, and tear up trees wildlife and one day protected. plant those The sloughs, potholes areas to crop, is increasand riparian areas also ingly possible. play a role in the filtering While the claim areas of run-off water, and as might never be highholding places to mitiproducing acres, havgate high rainfall events. ing them gone from the If the on-field holding landscape does allow capacity is lost, the water for farmers easier use rushes further down the of modern, large scale system creating a greater equipment. chance of flooding and In that respect farmers damage. gain convenience and So there are good reafarmland acres by drainsons for the greater good ing sloughs or cutting to retain natural waters down a bluff.

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and woods.

But, if it’s for the greater good, should farmers alone bear the costs?

One much talked about solution is what is known as Alternative Land Use Service (ALUS), a program where by public coffers would compensate farmers for doing things which help retain, or redevelop natural systems.

While some individual municipalities across Canada have ALUS projects, larger scale programs are just beginning to emerge.

Prince Edward Island has the only provincewide ALUS program, at present, and it is of course Canada’s smallest province, with some 620,000 acres of farmland.

A much later scale program is now being discussed by the Progressive Conservative government in Manitoba, which has committed to a province-wide ALUS type program.

Under the program landowners would be paid to retain or re-construct natural areas such as wetlands, grasslands.

The payments compensate landowners for critical ecosystem services, such as wildlife habitat,

Crop Report for the period July 26 to August 1 Harvest operations have just begun in parts of the province with some farmers combining peas, lentils and winter cereals, or swathing canola, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report.

It was another good week for hay progress, as producers now have 70 per cent of the hay crop baled or put into silage and another 15 per cent cut and ready for baling. The five year average (2011 to 2015) is 73 per cent baled or put into silage.

Hay quality is rated as six per cent excellent, 69 per cent good, 23 per cent fair and two per cent poor. Very few hay acres have been through a second cut. Hay is slow to dry in swath due to high humidity and rain.

The southeast region has made good progress

combining winter wheat and fall rye. Combines are also rolling on pea crops in the south regions. There were a few reports of canola being swathed and pulses being desiccated in various areas of the province.

The majority of the precipitation was recorded in the west regions of the province, ranging from trace to 50 mm (Macklin area).

A couple of other areas reported significant rain and severe weather, including the Yorkton and Melville area, where heavy downpours, large hail and confirmed tornadoes were reported. Lentils and peas in many areas of the province are suffering from season-long excess moisture. Diseases and hail have also caused crop damage.

Provincially, cropland topsoil moisture is rated

as 12 per cent surplus, 81 per cent adequate, six per cent short and one per cent very short.

Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as seven per cent surplus, 83 per cent adequate, nine per cent short and one per cent very short.

Sufficient rain throughout the growing season in most areas of the province has resulted in good pasture growth. Pasture conditions are rated as 20 per cent excellent, 64 per cent good, fourteen per cent fair and two per cent poor. In the northwest region, where precipitation was lacking, pasture conditions are rated as one per cent excellent, 43 per cent good, 43 per cent fair and 13 per cent poor.

Farmers are busy haying and getting ready for harvest.

and flood mitigation, among other possible program triggers.

The program has not had an official price tag attached to it, but it is expected to be significant. PEI invests about a $1million in its program, and Manitoba has more than 19 million acres of farmland, so the math is rather obvious.

The question is, whether a public which wants nature preserved, will accept their tax dollars going to help compensate farmers to ensure that happens.

Clearly the benefits of retention of natural ecosystems are this which extends to a broader society than the individual farmer, so a program such as ALUS is a step toward fairness in terms of costs. But the politics of where tax dollars go may also become an overriding factor. The Manitoba process will be interesting to watch from that perspective.

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Altuve is baseball’s little big man There are 30 teams in Blue Jays’ Devon TraMajor League Baseball, vis, at 5-foot-9 closer in with 25 players on each stature to Altuve than roster. That’s 750 playmost other players in ers. Ranked by height, the bigs, is a big fan of Houston the Astros’ Astros’ star. “He’s second one of my basefavourite man Jose players to Altuve, at watch in 5-foot-6, this game,” is 750th.

Travis told But Brendan when it Kencomes to nedy of the talent and Toronto skill, he’s Star. “He No. 1. plays the Dayn game the Perry way I try to of CBS play.” sports.

Those com who follow Bruce Penton ranks the baseball top 100 closely ball playsuggest ers each month. June’s there’s a three-way rankings had Altuve at race for the American No. 6. August’s listing League’s Most Valuable had him at No. 1.

Player award. Toronto’s “The most complete Josh Donaldson, who player in the game right was last year’s MVP, is now? Altuve capably having another outstandmans a key defensive ing year and could repeat position, he’s a highif the Jays go on to win volume and high-perthe A.L. East. Mike Trout centage base-stealer, and is having another Trouthe hits for power while like year for the Angels also hitting for average and will be in the MVP and being tough to strike mix. But if the Astros out,” raved Perry. somehow overcome the In his sixth MLB seaTexas Rangers and win son, the 26-year-old the A.L. West, or even Altuve hit between .276 win one of the wildcard and .290 his first three playoff spots, look for seasons, but has been Altuve to be voted MVP. over .300 ever since. As Little man, big talent, of Aug. 6, he led MLB big year. in batting with a .355 • TC in BC, on quaraverage, was second in terback Michael Vick on-base percentage, sixth becoming a free agent: in slugging (he’s only “Does that officially 5-foot-6, for crying out make him a stray?” loud!), second in OPS • Headline at TheKick(on-base percentage plus er.com: “Every Olympic slugging), sixth in stolen swimmer tests positive bases with 25, No. 1 in for all drugs after dip in hits, 43rd in home runs Rio bay.” (hey, he’s only 5-foot• Mike Bianchi of the 6!) and second in WAR Orlando Sentinel asks (wins above replacethe question: “What will ment). No matter how be more polluted at the traditional or obscure Olympics, the water in the stats, Altuve ranks Brazil or the blood of the with the game’s best. Put Russian athletes?” them all together and • Umpire Bob Davidthere’s nobody better in son, to a pool reporter, baseball today. after he ejected a heckAmong those most ling fan in Philadelimpressed are his teamphia for inappropriate mates. “It’s kind of a joke language: “And people in here,” outfielder Colby cheered me, which is Rasmus told the Toronto unusual in this town for Star. “We’re all strugme.” gling to get hits — blast• Norman Chad of ing balls into the shift the Washington Post, or whatever — and it’s on Twitter: “In effort like he’s got this innate to realize record profits ability to get three hits from Rio 2016, NBC to a night against the best become first network to pitching in the world.” air more than 60 min-

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utes of commercials in a single hour.”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “Democrats say they want to put an end to the rich getting richer on the backs of the middle and lower classes. In that case, they can start by investigating how the Golden State Warriors got Kevin Durant.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “There was an upset at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament.

In a closely contested

matchup, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova edged Agnieszka Radwanska 23 letters to 18.”

• Jimmy Fallon of NBC’s Tonight Show: “The golf tournament at the Rio Olympics will be played on a course that is apparently infested with 150-pound rodents.

The official said, ‘Don’t worry, the giant snakes will eat them. So don’t worry about them. Golf away, enjoy yourself.’”

• From ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live: “Surf-

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• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “At the Rio Olympics, the U.S. men’s basketball team is staying on a luxury cruise ship and many of the players were seen partying in a high-end brothel.

Apparently their coach is Charlie Sheen.”

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Local player wins national title with Team Saskatchewan at Canada Cup

Above: Team Saskatchewan won a national title at Canada Cup. Below: Garrett Hawkins, pitcher on Team Saskatchewan. (Submitted photos)

From August 3-7, Team Saskatchewan was in Fort McMurray competing with nine other prov-

inces for a national title in the under 17 baseball category. Biggar was represented on this team by

Garrett Hawkins, a 6’5” right handed pitcher.

Team Saskatchewan came through pool play with a record of 3-3, which was good enough to secure second place in their pool giving the team a semi-final playoff position. Semi-final action was very exciting as Team Saskatchewan found themselves down early to Quebec, trailing 8-0.

The team never gave up and eventually were able to tie the game in the bottom of the seventh inning, sending it to extra innings. After four extra innings, Saskatchewan was finally able to drive in the winning run, taking the contest 11-10 and advancing to the gold medal game versus British Columbia.

The gold medal game was a well played match.

Runs were limited on both sides until late in the game when Team Saskatchewan broke it open and eventually won 6-1.

This is only the second time that Saskatchewan has won this tournament since it was started in 1989, with the last victory taking place in 1994.

Team Saskatchewan has a 22 player roster with players from Saskatoon, Regina, Muenster, Watrous, Nipawin, Weyburn, Radville, Swift Current, Unity and Biggar.

Jen Flahr was the winner of the Phillips 50. Jen and Molson ran the fastest time in the second jackpot -16.8 seconds. (Submitted photo)

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reprieve from the lazy days of summer, a chance to jump, balance and do cartwheels again. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Five secrets to writing a good will (NC) One of the best decisions you can make when it comes to financial planning is writing a will. But it’s astonishing how many Canadians don’t have one — more than half of us according to some estimates.

Writing a will seems to be one of those things that many of us put off for another day. Maybe it doesn’t seem urgent, or perhaps the whole process seems daunting and can stir up uncomfortable emotions. But dying

without a will could mean that your property won’t be distributed in accordance with your wishes. So put that procrastination aside and write that will with these five easy tips.

1. Choose your executor carefully.

The executor is the person you have chosen to carry out the directions of your will. It must be an adult and it should be someone you trust.

It’s a good idea to name

someone relatively young as executor so that they’ll likely outlive you and be able to carry out your wishes.

2. Take care of your loved ones first. Most of us plan to leave something to those closest to us. But if you don’t name your loved ones in your will and state how much you want them to receive, your estate might not automatically go to the right people.

3. Name guardians

for your children. If you have children who are not of legal adult age, your will should name the person who will be your children’s guardian if you die.

4. Name the special causes you want to support. Think about favourite causes you want to leave a gift to. It could be a health charity, a local animal shelter or a human rights charity.

5. Seek expert help.

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Writing a will is a fairly straightforward process and your loved ones may be thankful that you took the time.

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OBITUARIES Lydia Kirilenko July 9, 1919 - July 12, 2016 The passing of Lydia Kirilenko of Biggar, Sask. occurred on July 12, 2016 at the age of 97 years.

L y d i a was born in Melville, Sask. to Paul and Mary Zawertilo. At an early age, they moved to the Blaine Lake area where she attended school until Grade 8. She married Dick Kirilenko and raised three children. In 1948, they moved to the Cando area, where they took up farming.

Lydia always enjoyed being with her family and going to church every Sunday. She played piano, sang in the choir and taught Sunday School.

She also loved to plant a big garden and grow flowers.

In 1967, they moved to Biggar and she got a job at Biggar Diamond Lodge as a cook. After retirement, she loved going to teas, craft shows, and bus tours. She was involved with the Biggar New Horizons and volunteered at Diamond Lodge; also played piano every Sunday for their church service. In January 2014, she moved to the Diamond Lodge and then to the new Biggar Health Care Centre in April 2015 were she remained until her passing.

Lydia is survived by her three children‌ Lorraine (Gordon) Tebb; and children, Lori-Ann and son, Talon; Jiles (Sarah) and their children, Jeremy and Cortney; Stacey (Brandi) and their children, Morgan, Kale, Zaimen, Brea; Jerry (Pat) Kirilenko and children, Clinton (Kara), son Grayson, and step-children, Riley and Kaylee Thomas; Karla (Roman) Domashovitz and their children, Darin and Braylin; Marlene (Ken) Odenback and step-children, Brent and Derrick Odenback; niece, Laurie and nephews, Wesley and Dale Zawertilo. She was predeceased by her husband, Dick Kirilenko in 1985;

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sister, Edna Bower; brothers, Peter Zawertilo and David Zawertilo; nephew, Brian Zawertilo; sisters-inlaw, June Zawertilo and Elsie Zawertilo.

Funeral Service was held on July 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from Biggar Associated Gospel Church with Pastor Bev Dyck officiating. Special music was provided by Joan and Wilf Rice, and Wayne Kardash. Eulogist was Karla Domashovitz; pianist, Barb de Haan; active bearers were LoriAnn Tebb, Jiles Tebb, Stacey Tebb, Clinton Kirilenko, Karla Domashovitz and Roman Domashovitz. Ushers were Wayne Kardash and Orville Peterson. Interment followed in Biggar Cemetery, Biggar, Sask.

Tributes may be made to the Biggar & District Health Centre Long Term Care Activity Fund, Box 130, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0.

Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar, entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963�. gfsc1

He was predeceased by his parents, Adolph and Emily Kurbis; brother, Art Kurbis; brothers-in-law, Alfred Murch, Alfred Pudrycki, Richard Long, Don Schaeffer.

He is survived by by his sisters, Lily Murch of Biggar, Ruth Pudrycki of Middle Lake, Sask., Doreen Long of Snowden, Sask., Jan (Jack) Kurbis of Melfort, Sask., and Margaret Schaeffer of Biggar, Sask.; brothers, Ed (Carol) Kurbis of Hanna, Alta., Elmer Kurbis of Biggar, Sask., Gordon Kurbis of Biggar, Sask.; many nieces and nephews; his only aunt, Lil Hirschfeld of Chilliwack, B.C. Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from Redeemer Lutheran Church, Biggar, Sask. with Pastor Chris Toth and Pastor Mark Kleiner officiating. Organist was Diana Dolack. Honourary Bearers were Stan Cowlishaw, Clifford Lindgren, Pauline Kushner, Diane Akister, Dean Tavanetz, Larry Antonenko, Chelsea Antonenko; Active Bearers were Bob Murch, Carman Long, Ross Pudrycki, Ryan Kurbis, Dale Pudrycki, and Johnathon Kurbis. Usher was Doug Tavanetz. Interment followed at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, north of Biggar, Sask. Tributes may be directed to Eston Caring Hands, Box 556, Eston, SK, S0L 1A0 or Redeemer Lutheran Church, Box 1056, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0.

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William Wilfred Kurbis October 1, 1935 - July 24, 2016 The family are saddened to announce the passing of William (Bill) Kurbis at Jubilee Lodge in Eston, Sask. on July 24, 2016 with the Murch family and Pastor Chris Toth at his side.

His struggle with cancer and other problems are over.

Bill started school at age six when his sister didn’t want to go alone.

Kids in those days started school at age seven and had to walk two miles. Bill took all his schooling at Monarch School. He went to work on a threshing crew at age 15 from there on he worked for various farmers. In 1955-56, he took a job on the railroad working with Bud Merryfield, Dick Sully, etc. Then he worked for more farmers, worked for Bud Gray digging dug-outs, on Evans Road Construction building highways. Then he started to farm on his own. Bill loved curling and ball. He started curling at the Monarch Rink, a one sheet curling rink. He went on to compete in many bonspiels and won many prizes giving most of them to his mom. He won the district playoffs and went on to Melfort under the name Monarch Vale.

He had many health challenges in his life time but always bounced back. He was able to farm his land until nearly the end. It was very hard for him to leave his place.

MEMORIAM KISSER, Sophie: In loving memory of our beloved mom, grandma and great-grandma who passed away August 12, 2013. “We love and miss you Mom We wish you were here today Just to say these words to you “We love and miss you in every way�.

Loved and missed forever by your daughter, Glenda; grandchildren, Sonya and Chad, and family 32p1

CARDS OF THANKS We would like to send a VERY SPECIAL thank you to our angels who work at Jubilee Lodge in Eston for the loving care they gave to our brother, Bill; also Dr. Dabivi for the care and a very special thank you to Pastor Chris Toth for being with us when our brother passed on. Thank you Pastor Chris for your prayers and for doing the funeral service.

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CARDS OF THANKS Thank you to our friends, family for prayers, food, cards, flowers, phone calls.

Thank you to the ladies for lunch at the church; Pallbearers, Honourary Pallbearers and usher.

Also thank you to Bob and Ed from Grondins.

Special thank you to Rodney and Florett for the flowers and looking after the grave making.

Thank you all again, God bless you‌ The Kurbis family 32gfsc1 The family of Lydia Kirilenko would like to thank Dr. Muller and staff at the Biggar Health Care Centre for their excellent care given and shown to our Mom during her stay at the Lodge.

She loved each and everyone of you.

Thank you to everyone who phoned, sent cards, flowers and food. Thanks to all who made donations to the Long Term Care Activity Fund.

This was much appreciated.

A BIG thank you to Cando Country Catering for the most wonderful meal that was served to all of us after the funeral service. Your kindness will always be remembered.

Thank you also to Grondin Funeral Service for your care and services.

God bless you all.

Kirilenko family‌ Lorraine, Jerry, Marlene and their families.

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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.

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Community Potluck Meet & Greet for new baby boy, Elias, after worship on Sunday, August 28.

Corner of 4th Ave. East and King St. •

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

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NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 verified 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.

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IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM WILFRED KURBIS, LATE OF THE TOWN OF BIGGAR, IN THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN, DECEASED. ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 31ST day of AUGUST, 2016.

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2. Offers acceptable on any or all parcels.

3. Persons submitting offers must reply on their own research, inspection of land and improvements as to conditions and no. of acres.

4. Deposit cheque for 5% of the offered amount must accompany the offer.

Cheque made payable to Edge Realty Ltd. (cheques will be returned to unsuccessful bidders).

5. No offers will be considered which are subject to financing.

6. Present owner will rent the land back.

7. Tenders close at 3:00 p.m. on August 19, 2016.

8. Possession will be November 1, 2016.

9. Please forward all bids and inquiries to:

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

BRAD EDGERTON - EDGE REALTY LTD. Box 1324, Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 PH 306-4634515 Fax: 306-463-4516 Email: brad@edgerealty.ca

HOUSE TENDER

FOR SALE BY TENDER The Central Plains Co-op has for sale by tender the following house located directly to the north of the Gas Bar in Perdue, Saskatchewan. The house is being sold on an “as is” basis and must be moved from the property within 30 days of the sale of the property.

The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted and the buyer is responsible for all costs associated with the moving of the dwelling.

RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

LAND RENT FOR pasture of Eagle Call for 306-948-

Tenders will close on Monday August 22, 2016 at 12 noon.

Please submit tenders to: Central Plains Co-operative Ltd., Box 970, Rosetown, SK, S0L 2V0

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Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

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.

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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

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

SERVICES

HOUSES FOR SALE

IF THERE WAS NO ADVERTISING, NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN!!!

For more information call: Karen/Kevin 306-948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. Biggar

If YOU are…

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

WAGON at 306-948-3837

Sheila Itterman We have gifts and information www. welcomewagon.ca

Biggar & District ARTS Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/ events. Contact Denise @ 306948-2452 19tfn

Contact US

for professional printing of office supplies, forms and services.

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

For FAX service, see us at The Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar

www.westerncommodities.ca

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

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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, AUGUST 11, 2016

OPTOMETRISTS ROOFING

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PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

For all your home, business and rural needs BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES

WESTWIND ELECTRIC LTD. Perdue, Sask.

Peter Hofmeister 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

• RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM

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

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NOW SERVING THE BIGGAR AREA

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

Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

Call: 306-948-2101

THIS SPACE IN THIS DIRECTORY IS AVAILABLE FOR ONLY

$161.20 PLUS GST…

FREE ESTIMATES 5-inch continuous eavestrough

2 INCHES

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DENTAL

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!

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

Call

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC

306.948.3344

Derek Argue

306-375-7055 Box 323, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

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

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

306-948-3408

• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements 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

115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.

CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

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

306-717-2818

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FOR

Doctors of Optometry

www.madgesaskroofing.com Biggar, Sask.

FOR RENT

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EAVESTROUGHING

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ARGUE’S

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

“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

ACCOUNTING

…serving your community since 1972

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

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

info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca

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 Cheryl Irvine @

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

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

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

Use all modes of advertising…

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306-948-3344

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

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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

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“We’ll getcha covered”

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016

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SERVICES REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

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Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958

Open Monday-Friday

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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,

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and Your authorized

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Cari Perih

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

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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

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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

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

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Dark skies . . . The skies are a deep blue and while the colour may be appealing the frequent appearance of storm clouds this summer is making many people grumpy. It would be a welcome sight to see sunny skies for a change. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Women becoming interested in financial planning According to Fidelity Investments, women want to get more engaged with their finances within the next year. Specifically, 92% want to learn about financial planning and 75% want to become better versed in investing.

These are encouraging numbers.

Unfortunately, confidence is a leading factor holding women back from actually following through. Fidelity reports that only 47% are confident talking money and investments with a professional and 80% confess they have refrained from having financial conversations with their loved ones.

Interestingly, the women who do follow through and get more involved with their finances tend to be better investors than their male counterparts.

A study done by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) found a number of key differences in the way men and women invest that helps explain why.

The study found that women have less tolerance for risk. They tend to have more balanced portfolios; with a greater

allocation to cash equivalents and fixed income investments. Because of the conservative weightings, their portfolios are less volatile. Women also like to purchase stocks in companies they know and understand, mostly opting for bluechip investments.

Investment attitudes are also very different.

According to the study, women are more likely than men to find investment decisions stressful and difficult, and less likely to describe themselves as knowledgeable. Therefore they are inclined to do much more research prior to investing and want to know all the details when looking at something new.

Having conducted in-depth research, women tend to be less impulsive than their Kim Inglis male counterparts and once their plan has been set in motion they tend to stick to it. This discipline is particularly evident when women are working toward specific investment goals. They hold their investments

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for longer periods of time and thus benefit from lower fees because there are fewer transactions.

These characteristics suggest women inherently possess “the right stuff” for successful investing. However the FINRA study showed they are less likely to invest regularly or to start early in life. Where men become involved with investing gradually over a period of time, women often don’t begin until forced by major life events like death or divorce.

Because these women could be solely responsible for their own finances in the future, they should be preparing now for that possibility.

One way is to work jointly with their partners in current investment decisions and plan as though they might someday be on their own. They can further develop investing skills by having their own retirement accounts in which they make independent portfolio decisions assisted by a professional.

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