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Parrish and Heimbecker officially open to the public.

Biggar Barracuda Swiim Club recogniizes athleetes.

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Hotdogs on a stick . . . Maybe you wouldn’t eat these (unless you were Bear Grylls or really, really hungry), but taking the time to wander and see, explore and wonder, leaves you amazed at the diverr sity of life these cattails play witness to. For more, check out biggarindependent.ca gg p this Friday for more summer scenic pictures. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015

The area’s agricultural landscape radically changed with the grand opening of Parrish and Heimbecker Limited’s new facility between Landis and Biggar, Thursday. Shaun Stevenson, GM of the facility, Bill Parrish Sr., Jim McKerchar, Director of Western Operations, and Cameron Durfey, Regional Manager of the Central Region (top picture, left to right) cut the ribbon to mark the auspcious day. Area farmers took time out from their busy schedules to look over the state of the art facility, have some food, take a chance on door prizes, and meet the staff. Further plans for P&H include a new fertilzer plant in the near future. It’s great to see new business establish themselves in our area - welcome Parrish and Heimbecker!

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Harvest slowly advances Producers now have four soil moisture conditions per cent of the 2015 crop on cropland are rated combined and five per as 10 per cent surplus, cent swathed or ready to 72 per cent adequate, 17 straight-cut, according per cent short and one to Saskatchewan Agri- per cent very short. Hay culture’s Weekly Crop land and pasture topsoil Report for the period moisture is rated as four of August 4 to . . . four per cent of the 10.

Sixty-two per 2015 crop combined cent of fall rye, and five per cent 34 per cent of swathed or ready to winter wheat, 19 per cent of straight-cut . . . field peas and 17 per cent of lentils are now in the per cent surplus, 66 per bin. Six per cent of cano- cent adequate, 26 per la and three per cent cent short and four per of mustard are swathed. cent very short.

Warm and relatively dry Haying continues as conditions are helping time and weather percrops develop quickly. mit. The estimated Rainfall this past average dryland hay week ranged from trace yields - with the fiveamounts to more than year average in parenthree inches in some theses - are as follows: areas. Provincially, top- alfalfa – 0.9 (1.72) tons

per acre; alfalfa/brome hay – 1.1 (1.72) tons per acre; other tame hay 0.8 (1.4) tons per acre; wild hay – 0.8 (1.26) tons per acre; and greenfeed – 1.4 (2.14) tons per acre.

On irrigated land, the estimated average hay yields - with the fiveyear average in parentheses - are as follows: alfalfa – 2.6 (2.6) tons per acre; alfalfa/brome hay – 2.9 (2.64) tons per acre; other tame hay 2.6 (3.1*) tons per acre; and greenfeed – 2.8 (3.14) tons per acre.

Some crop damage was caused by localized flooding, hail, wind and insects such as aphids and diamondback moths.

Farmers are busy with harvest operations. * Four-year average.

Barracuda’s wind up season . . . The Biggar Barracuda Swim Club wrapped up their season, Thursday at the Aquatic Centre, treating athletes, coaches and parents with a tasty supper. The club handed out awards for another successful season. See Page 5 for results. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

August Land Sale brings in $3.0 million in revenue The August sale of petroleum and natural gas rights raised $3.0 million in revenue for the province, at an average price of $306 per hectare.

After four sales in 2015, land sale revenues total $35.7 million.

The August sale saw the Swift Current area receive the most bids with sales of $1.4 million. The Weyburn-Estevan area was next at $1.0 million, followed by the Kindersley-Kerrobert area at $420,580 and the Lloydminster area at $167,239.

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“Our province’s diversified and opportunity-rich economy, along with our strong business-friendly operating environment, will help support continued growth and activity for our communities and industry stakeholders.”

Sales in Alberta and British Columbia have been similarly impacted this year as single-sale lows in British Columbia and Alberta raised $203,533 and $3.0 million respectively.

The next sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights will be held on October 6, 2015.

for a single parcel was $373,270; Mammoth Land Services Ltd. acquired the 291-hectare lease north of Shaunavon. The highest price on a per-hectare basis was $3,192; Fire Sky Energy Inc. bid $103,333 for a 32.37-hectare lease southeast of Carnduff.

“Even during current oil prices, Saskatchewan offers the petroleum and natural gas industry one of the most attractive jurisdictions in Canada for long-term investment by conventional producers,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said.

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Burger king . . . Biggar Museum and Gallery volunteers were out in force Friday, cooking, creating and greeting folks over the noon hour. Their burger and pie sale hit the spot for all who attended, raising cash for the social and cultural epicentre of our community. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

The investigation into a fatal off-road vehicle accident is ongoing.

The deceased, a 20-year-old from Biggar, was riding in a side-byside UTV with two other males when the accident occurred at 7:55 p.m., August 15, south of Highway 14 in the Biggar area.

One of the males was ejected from the vehicle.

The deceased, who was driving, and the other male remained in the vehicle when it rolled.

None of the occupants were wearing helmets.

Alcohol containers were found on scene.

Both passengers were transported to Royal University Hospital.

One was discharged while the other, in stable condition, remained for observation.

Earlier in the week a Prince Albert RCMP Collision Reconstructionist was investigating along with Biggar RCMP.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015

Need some common sense at Elections Canada Yes, there is an election taking place in Canada. Not that anyone who lives in rural Canada has been invited to participate in the process by any of the parties but that is another matter.

I decided to check out Elections Canada website for the rules on voter ID. Here are the requirements if you want to show one piece of ID s YOUR DRIVER S LICENCE s YOUR PROVINCIAL OR TERRItorial ID card s ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT card with your photo, name and current address What about your passport? It has your picture in it.

Well, if you want to use this form of ID you must have another piece of ID to corroborate it. ,ET S JUST EXAMINE THE PROCESS needed to obtain these forms of ID. )N ORDER TO GET A DRIVER S LICENSE YOU MUST WRITE A WRITTEN EXAM

TAKE A DRIVER S TEST AND PASS 4HE licence is the issued by a licensed issuer and the photo ID is taken at the office by any of the clerks.

No other background checks are made.

In order to obtain a Canadian passport you must fill out a lengthy form, have references or guarantors to vouch for you, your picture must be taken by a passport issuer and must also be signed by a guarantor. The forms are sent to the passport office where they do a check on you to make sure you are who you say you are.

A Canadian passport will allow you entry into any country in the world. BUT, you cannot use it as a stand alone piece of ID to vote in YOUR OWN COUNTRY S ELECTIONS The reason? Apparently Elections Canada says this is not an acceptable form of stand alone ID because you can add your current address in hand by yourself.

Poppycock!

If the Canadian passport is a trustworthy, credible and valid ID to gain entry to any other country, then that integrity should stand up if you want to use it as ID anywhere in our own country.

Elections Canada you need to stop being so paranoid and encourage people to vote not discourage them.

P.H.

Letters to the Editor‌ Dear Editor, In 2012 the Harper Government quietly changed the Navigable Waters Protection Act. The amended act is now called Navigation Protection Act. The word “watersâ€? was deleted.

This stripped 99 per cent of lakes and rivers across Canada of federal environmental regulation.

This is federal election year and our best chance to get vital protection for our lakes and rivers restored by making it an election issue. If a candidate wants my vote he must ďŹ rst pledge to reinstate vital protections for our

waterways.

Clean, fresh water is the lifeblood of the planET FOR 'OD S SAKE ,ET S TREASURE AND protect it. That goes for underground water as well.

Four eastern provinces have established a moratorium on fracking. Kudos to them!

Future generations depend on us. Lets not let them down.

Sincerely, Bob Wiseman, Biggar, Sask.

Dear Editor The Canadian Wheat board assets were transferred to its biggest competitor G3, and a partner SALIC which is the Saudi Agri-

culture and Livestock company.

The Board of Directors are SIX 3AUDIS PERhaps of the Royal family?

And what did #ANADIAN TAXPAYers or farmers get up front for their $250 to $300 million in assets – including elevators, terminals, ships, railway cars and a railroad of 200 kilometres owned by the people of Canada – nothing, zilch, nada, zero.

But they did get a future promise that the Saudis and G3 – a competitor corporation controlled from the states would invest $250 million at some unspeciďŹ ed time in the future, in

a newly formed entity that is now 51 per cent owned and under the complete control of the Saudis and a competitor company.

They own the assets and more importantly have eliminated their biggest competitor.

Of course there is the other 49 per cent that the new company has in trust, however it is entirely possible that when SALIC and G3 want to grab the rest of the company, it may only be a shell as the assets are moved around, transferred to other companies or sold?

It is curious, but Nigel Wright, (ARPER S RIGHT

hand man who buys lunch and pays for Christmas parties for THE 0-/ S STAFF AND DOESN T BILL the people of Canada; could be suspect? The same Mr. Wright who can also afford to give Senator Duffy $90,000 from his pocket money to save his boss embarrassment. Well Nigel has gone back to London and to /NEX WHERE THEY were holding a desk for him. /NEX IS A WORLDwide ďŹ nancial company based in London that

brokers deals like the CWB/SALIC/ G3 sweetheart DEAL !T /NEX HE will reportedly continue to make $20 million a year before bonuses.

Those assets which belonged to Canadians and farmers now belong to foreign ownership and Canadians got nothing but a promise that “the cheque will be in the mail�.

What a deal for SALIC and G3?

For Canadians – not so much.

Harry Atkinson Springwater, Sask.

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on the audience was invited to call in with their best guess as to where the body could be found.

Then, there was this caller.

A young chap who timidly asked, “This may sound stupid but could I ask ‘Who is Jimmy Hoffa?’ “

Safe to say the announcer was a little surprised and taken aback. I have to admit I, myself, was a little taken aback about the caller who did not know the name but when he revealed the fact that he was born in 1998 it became a little clearer.

The DJ then pro-

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Top ‘Cuda’s for the year . . . Biggar Barracuda Swim Club honoured the best of the season, Thursday, doling out awards for athletes on another successful season in the pool. Back row, left to right: Madeline Ellard, High Point Girls 11-12; Rayel Martin, High Point Girls 15-17. Front: Cody Doering, Most Dedicated, Most Improved, High Point Boys 9-10; Annica Evanisky, High Point Girls 7-8; Nola Derks, Most Promising, Sportsman Award; Tara Gidluck, Sportsman Award, High Point Girls 9-10. Missing: Gillian Massie, High Point Girls 13-14; Katelyn Fietch, Most Dedicated Junior; Kate Ilyasov, Most Dedicated Senior; Luke Gray, Most Promising. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 5 appealed his convictions enemies. but did not succeed and Forty years later law in 1967 began serving a enforcement is still 13 year prison sentence. looking for Hoffa’s body.

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ceeded to provide some background on the former Teamsters union boss who literally disappeared on July 30, 1975 when he was picked up outside the Machus Red fox, a Detroit restaurant and has not been seen since.

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SENOTSTONES (as in FLOGOLF!) As Yours Truly (Y.T.) was looking up a bit about atoms in one of his big books, he was both startled and astounded by some of the superscientific statements it made about the stuff we call stones!

Wow! That alliteration thing seems to sneak in there every time!

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When scientists tell us that both our bodies and mountain ranges are made up of related, minute particles called “atoms”, we find it a little hard to believe, and when a 10-year-old waves their finger at a small pocketsized gadget to bring out some image, we are apt to “throw in the towel”

and walk away!

So, because of my generation’s lack of modern ideas, Y.T. is going to write here a few thoughts about stones that we do know!

Yours Truly has mentioned this off-beat story before, but seeing that this small treatise is about stones, here it is again!

Y.T. (who is kind of old to be golfing very much) was resting on the bench at number three at the Oasis golf course and mumbling a few lines of “The Shooting of Dan McGrew”, when two swarthy young types drive up in a cart!

Of course I waved them through.

“Hello Bob!” says one of them. “We saw your lips moving as we drove up, and we were wondering if you were talking to that big stone beside you!”

“Of course I was talking to that big stone!” I told him indignantly! “That stone is a highly intelligent friend of mine that used to visit at lunchtime, when we farmed out in the hill north of Keppel. What’s more,” I told him, “when Jimmy Scharf built this course years ago, he moved that big stone here just so I could talk to it now and then!”

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The two young golfers teed-off, knocking their golf balls a “countrymile” and drove away shaking their heads!

Y.T. kept on reciting “The Shooting of Dan McGrew” where he had left off: “There were none who could place the strangers face.

And we searched ourselves for a clue Yet we drank to his health and the last to drink Was Dangerous Dan McGrew!”

And Y.T. got more applause from that big stone than the two young golfers!

“Sermons in stones!” eh?

According to an archaeologist, there have been stones used all over the world for many things since the beginning of time, but because The Independent people only have so much printing space (and Yours Truly feels a bit of “writers cramp” coming on!) he is going to limit his petrological comments pretty close to home!

Mr. Cheops and the Halicarnassus residents are going to have to wait!

One of the first signs of stones being used for anything out here on the lone prairies, were the thousands of stone rings that were used by the native people to hold the flaps of their tipis down. When the pioneers settled the west they found them on their

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015 farms everywhere. don’t think that way Over the years though anymore! many of those stone rings PS: It would take a were hauled by “stone bit of research, I think, boats” to the edges of the to catalogue a list of all farmers fields, and there the “Erratics” (huge drefmany of those stones trocks!) in our part of still sit, evidence of their the province alone. The once so necessary use only ones known to me – also evidence of why are the big rock south Y.T.’s back starts ach- east of Feudal, which few ing every time he sees a living people have ever stone pile! seen. Over the agriculThe first people to tural years it has disinhabit this part of the appeared into a clump world 10,000-plus years of trees where a farmer ago, used stones for hun- used to live. dreds of other things When the prairie fires too! exposed it long ago, the In the 1930’s, thou- buffalo rubbed mud from sands of them were found nearby Eagle Creek on on the windblown prairie it! knolls – hammers, axes, They tell me that the knives, arrow-heads, huge stones at Rockscraps and everything haven used to be landthey needed to make a marks for the pioneers living out here! of the district and are It would be nice to almost hidden by local think that when one of bushes too! those ancient people finThe huge rock on the ished making a stone tool shores of Little Manitou they were just as pleased Lake, north of Watrous, and proud as our mod- has been seen by many ern ones are when they of us, and long overused finish fashioning things by graduation classes, a that we need! la spray paint, as some Whups!

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by Janice Foley, Coordinator The birthday potluck was held August 10 with 31 people in attendance.

Delicious food was brought for all to share.

Larry Herzberg won $25 on the 50/50. Dorothy Honcharuk was the lucky door prize winner of a lovely bouquet.

Toe tapping music was played by Gary Donahue, Bernard Ochs and Dennis Cratty. Thank you to Gord Besse for singing and MC’ing and Donna Hoogeveen for supplying the cake.

The August Board meeting was held on the 13th. Bingo, also on the 13th, was attended by a

small but keen group of players.

Set aside Saturday, August 29 for a jaunt to the Biggar New Horizons building to check out an Estate Sale for the late Doug Potter. A generous portion of the proceeds will be donated to the New Horizons.

The mystery is revealed! After weeks of speculation . . . Mystery Tour 2015.

by Joanne Kral Forty-three members boarded the community bus to journey to parts unknown. With Ed Keith as driver, the bus was guided in a southerly direction. Organizers, Gord Besse and Geoff Cooke entertained us with a selection of stories.

Our first destination was the Rosetown Museum where we spent the next hour and a half, perusing the exhibits. We enjoyed a beverage and treat at the museum’s tea room. Then, it was back on the bus which now travelled in an easterly direction.

As we travelled we were invited to participate in a contest, provided by

Joanne Kral. The winners of this brain teaser were Shirley Williams and Ann Muc. Our next destination turned out to be “Windy Acres” where the annual John Arcand Fiddle Fest was taking place. We had arrived in time for some of the fiddle competition. The concession provided food which could be enjoyed at the picnic tables scattered around beautiful grounds.

The evening’s entertainment began at 7 p.m. and carried on for the next two hours. After a thorough immersion in Metis culture, it was back on the bus for the homeward journey.

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Canadian Wheat rep becoming a concern

by Calvin Daniels

Canada has long had a reputation in the world marketplace for producing a high quality wheat.

It has in essence been this country’s ace-in-thehole in terms of marketing wheat even in times of low prices. There was potential to draw out the best prices on many shipments because the end users had confidence in the quality of wheat to be delivered. When it comes to wheat headed into the baking sector, quality is often critical, and trusting the source to deliver the required quality has been worth a premium through the years.

So when there began to be a trickle of concern

in recent months about the quality of Canadian wheat perhaps dipping to the point customers were losing confidence, it was a red flag which demanded some response.

There was of course plenty of finger pointing, in particular toward the federal government which has made it pretty clear they’d be just as happy with an ‘old west’ approach to grain, a system where producers can grow anything, reasoning they should be responsible for marketing what they produce.

In niche crops it’s an approach which had merit as such crops tend to be grown under con-

tract these days.

Wheat however is very much a bulk commodity.

Loads from a variety of farmers end up as part of the same shipment so there is a need for some rather specific regulations, and they need to come from an overarching authority, because major grain handlers are again in the business of bulk commodity sales when it comes to a crop such as wheat.

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is the body which determines such controls.

The CGC is the federal agency responsible for establishing and maintaining Canada’s grain quality standards. Its programs result in shipments of grain that consistently meet contract specifications for quality, safety and quantity. The Commission regulates the grain industry to protect producers’ rights and ensure the integrity of grain transactions.

While there are some worries the Commission’s

powers are being eroded, they have determined some significant changes are currently warranted.

After consulting with domestic and international stakeholders and conducting a thorough evaluation, the CGC will designate 29 varieties of Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat to another class as of Aug. 1, 2017, detailed a recent release.

“In an evaluation of varieties against the

revised quality parameters for the CWRS and CPSR classes, the Canadian Grain Commission determined these varieties do not meet the quality characteristics of their current designated class (CWRS, CPSR).

“In addition, in 2016 the Canadian Grain Commission will initiate a review, for a period of up to two-years, of CWRS and CPSR varieties for which more quality data is needed before a decision about their class des-

ignation can be made.”

Given the aforementioned concerns which have arisen from some market sectors, changes were clearly needed.

In a competitive marr ket like that for wheat you can ill-afford to let any advantage you might have deteriorate.

Hopefully the moves by the CGC will help reassure customers that Canada can still deliver quality wheat as it long has.

by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery Summer is just whipping by! Despite our heat waves, the people of Biggar are just so busy going here and there, hosting weddings, reunions, birthdays, et cetera!

Many of the guests and participants from all these events have been coming to the museum. We have had visitors from Israel, China, Australia, Scotland, England, and other countries, most provinces and many states!

It is with a real sense of pride of place that we get to show our visitors the history of Biggar in our museum. We get so many positive comments from the people who tour the museum.

The book sale continues, but not for much longer!

We will be changing up the exhibits, getting ready for a brand new exhibit, a history of agriculture, for September. Last chance to see Agnes Learmonth’s paintings and a steal of a deal on books!

Our summer student, Jace East, put together a great program for Museum Week.

We had special guests from the Biggar Daycare and the Biggar Day Camp. Scavenger hunts and games kept our younger Biggarr ites busy, as well as seeing some of Biggar’s past!

Marj Crozier was our Toonie Draw winner for June and July. By entering the draw, Marj is supporting the Biggar Museum. She took home $67! Seems interr est is dropping off for the

Toonie Draw, so we are only drawing every two months now.

Our new exhibit, The Beanery, has brought back so many memories for many in town. Coming back from dances, stopping to get warm, eating their first bacon and tomato sandwich, their first job, and we even got the complete recipe for railroaders version of “Graveyard Stew”; buttered toast, covered with warm milk, salt and pepper, still a comfort food for many!

The heat wave let up a little for our Burger and Pie event! Everyone seemed to enjoy the burger, and especially the homemade pie. Can’t beat our prices for dinner here!

There is always something happening at the museum!

Looking suspended in air, a day camp student at the museum for Museum Week plays hopscotch, an old fashioned sidewalk game!

WATCH for Doreen’s Discountt Day at

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The Beanery, a cafe that was open 24/7 at the CNR station, is now represented in the Biggar Museum and Gallery. (Photos by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum)

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Obituaries James Edward (Jim) Sapsford October 11, 1932 - August 1, 2015 James Edward (Jim) Sapsford October 11, 1932 – August 1, 2015 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Husband, Dad and Grandfather in Biggar SK on August 1, 2015.

Jim will be greatly missed by his wife Margaret-Anne of 62 years, his children; Sherry(Dale) Martin, Colleen(Gary) Robinson and Carol(Norman) Laventure: Grandchildren; Heather(Jason), Cory(Kelsey), Christopher(Crystal), Michael(Melissa), Kimberley(Danny), Leah(Curtis), Christen(Eric), and Amanda(Riley): Great-Grandchildren; Andrew, Adrianna, Alec, Jackson, Austin, Kaydyn, Trent, Payton, Wyatt, and Jayda: Brothers Bill(Jane), Bob(Vivian) and...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Husband, Dad and Grandfather in Biggar, SK on August 1, 2015.

Jim will be greatly missed by his wife Margaret-Anne of 62 years, his children; Sherry(Dale) Martin, Colleen(Gary) Robinson and Carol(Norman) Laventure: Grandchildren; Heather(Jason), Cory(Kelsey), Christopher(Crystal), Michael(Melissa), Kimberley(Danny), Leah(Curtis), Christen(Eric), and Amanda(Riley): Great-Grandchildren; Andrew, Adrianna, Alec, Jackson, Austin, Kaydyn, Trent, Alexis, Payton, Wyatt, and Jayda: Brothers; Bill(Jane), Bob(Vivian) and many members of extended family and friends.

Jim grew up near Perdue where he met his teenage sweetheart, Margy, married and raised their four children.

His greatest sorrow was the loss of their son Rick in 1976.

Jim farmed for 40 years. He was a jack of all trades and a master of many. He

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could proudly say that he had a hand in the building of many houses, schools, barns, halls and rinks for family and community. He particularly enjoyed the cattle and was often called out by the neighbors to act as the “vet”. From 1986-91 Jim and Margy bought and ran the Perdue Esso. They then retired to Chemainus, B.C. for the next 20 years where they treasured music, singing, dancing, suppers and the company of wonderful friends. Jim loved to sing and he belonged to three choral groups and danced at least twice a week. In 2014 they moved back to Saskatchewan. His family was happy to have him close at hand, always enjoying Grandpa’s jokes, teasing, stories, big smiles, laughter and hugs.

Jim’s compassion and commitment to community was evident time and again over the years. He was a municipal councillor for the RM of Perdue, Commanding Officer of the local Air Cadet Squadron, an active member of the Legion and Odd Fellows, and contributed to numerous other community organizations and projects. He could always be called upon to chair a meeting, act as MC, set up chairs, or make and serve the tea and coffee.

He was passionate about restoring antique vehicles. Jim enjoyed the challenge of bringing them back to their former glory. At parade time, he would often gather up a handful of grandchildren and each one would proudly drive one of Grandpa’s antiques down Main Street. In fact, Jim and Margy drove the “Old Fargo” in the Perdue parade just last week.

Jim, we will miss you so very much, you have been a very special gift to our lives.

Thank you to Biggar Hospital and Ambulance staff for their excellent, compassionate care.

Memorial Tributes in Jim’s name may be directed to: Ride For Dad; Prairie Women on Snowmobiles; Biggar and District Health Centre – Activities Fund; Perdue Cemetery or a charity of your choice.

Cards of Thanks I would like to express my sincere thanks for all the work the community of Biggar does to make their community so beautiful Cyndi Dyck (MacDonald) 34p1

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 14: At Biggar Museum & Gallery, Burgers and Homemade Pie, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. -- Only $6.

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Please have a representative p from organizations on our list attend. We NEED your support!

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Obituaries Marybeth de Moissac (Hindley) March 6, 1929 - August 14, 2015 Marybeth de Moissac (Hindley) passed away peacefully, August 14 , 2015 at her home in the Diamond Lodge, surrounded by loving family.

Marybeth was born March 6th,1929 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to George and May Hindley. She grew up in the Pinwherry District, between Biggar and Landis where her parents farmed. She attended school there until she was sixteen and then boarded at the convent in Rosetown for her high school years. She attended Normal School in Saskatoon, then started her teaching career when she was nineteen. She taught in one room schools in Traynor, near Landis and Ruthilda.

On July 7th, 1952, she married her childhood sweetheart, Joseph de Moissac. They continued to live and farm in the Cochery District for sixty years and, in the spring of 2013, together, moved into the Diamond Lodge Marybeth’s interests were many and varied. She loved horses and spent many enjoyable hours riding and caring for them. She was an avid reader, a passion she instilled in her children.

Music was an important part of her life – she played the piano and made sure her children did too. Her summers were filled with gardens and flowers and in season there was always a fresh bouquet on the table. In later years, her children grown, she and Joe loved to travel and together they explored the world. Marybeth was a walker and it

was important that she walk her mile a day even after she moved into town.

She was a wonderful neighbor, a good friend and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Marybeth is predeceased by her husband, Joseph de Moissac, her parents, George and May Hindley and her brother, Jim Hindley. Left to mourn are her six children: Rene de Moissac (Lorraine), Aimee Paraschuk (Dave), Jeanne-Marie de Moissac, Julie de Moissac (Bill), Lise de Moissac (Ian), Eve de Moissac (Randy), her fourteen grandchildren and her five great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 22 at 11 a.m. at Saint Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church.

Lunch, immediately after at the Katimavic, will be followed by internment at the Cochery Cemetery. Honorary Pall Bearers are Thelma Hindley(Carberry), Louise Hindley Striegel, George Hindley, Bill Hindley, Yolande de Bussac, Dorothy Larlham, Charlie Martin and Marie Scott. Pall Bearers are her granddaughters, Jocelyn de Moissac, Carley de Moissac, Lara de Moissac, Rachel de Moissac Crozier, Bryn Rees, Haven Rees, Rae Wilson and Rowan Fehr. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Biggar and District Health Center, Activities (Diamond Lodge).

The family would like to thank the staff at the Diamond Lodge for the beautiful care and love she received while she lived there.

Thank you to Diamond Lodge Marybeth de Moissac’s children would like to pay tribute to the love and care given to our mother by the staff at the Diamond Lodge. We would also like to thank the staff at the Diamond Lodge for the care and compassion given to her family in a difficult time. Our Mother didn’t die in an institution, she died at home.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Playschool registration, St. Gabriel’s School in the Tiny Tot classroom. Tiny Tot preschool is open to all children ages 3 and 4. There will be a brief discussion at 6:30 prior to registration opening where we will introduce our new teacher and go over the program for those new as well as elections for new board members. Positions available will be treasurer, president and 2-3 director positions. The school cannot operate without these position so if you are able or interested in helping out please think about it.

34c2 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16: 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Prairie Notes Community Choir will be holding their registration night for the fall season at St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church. $50 = music. Stay and sing a while and enjoy getting to know the rest of the choir. For more information phone Cindy Hoppe at 948-2947.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1: Biggar & District Arts Council presents . . . “Codie Prevost”, 7:30 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under $5. Season tickets still available.

Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-948-2452.

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

Sunday Worship • 10:50 a.m.

Sunday School resumes September 13.

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

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

Coffee and fellowship to follow service.

Potluck after service on first Sunday of the month.

Sunday School resumes September 13.

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

PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS) AUGUST WORSHIPP @ ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Corner 4th Ave. E. & King St. • 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Wanted Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron.

Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-6582132 tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-9481773 or 306-9485393.

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Land for Rent LAND FOR RENT, pasture in R.M. of Eagle Creek. Call for details, 306948-9186.

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SATURDAY, August 8

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Financial advice to make a positive difference ... Continued from page 5

Pricing flexibility is another advantage.

In most cases, advisors are given much more discretion over the pricing they set for fee-based accounts than for commissionbased scenarios.

For instance, advisors can make concessions for clients who have consolidated all their assets with them.

There are potential tax benefits in fee-based accounts. While brokerage fees or commissions associated with the purchase or sale of a security have tax benefits only in the year of sale, fees linked with fee-based accounts are generally deductible every year.

For some people, fee-based accounts aren’t suitable. An elderly retiree whose $500,000 portfolio is comprised mostly of GICs and some bonds is not likely suited to a fee-based account, and any advisor would be hard-pressed to justify charging $5,000 per year for managing such a low maintenance portfolio.

It’s more likely

this person is better served by a traditional structure paying a fee per transaction.

Of course there are some people who opt for a blend. According to PriceMetrix, 52 per cent of clients that have feebased accounts also maintain transactional accounts with their advisors.

In the end, investors must take a sober look at their portfolios and determine what’s suitable for their unique objectives. However, no matter which fee structure is best for you, there must be tangible value in exchange for the fee and your advisor should be able to articulate that value clearly.

Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund, r e y n o l d s i n g l i s. ca. The views in this column are solely those of the author.

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102 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

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Box 323, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

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201B - 2nd Ave. West

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P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

Ph: 306-948-5133

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

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Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring

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…serving your community since 1972

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Criminal Law Commercial Law Family Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, Jason Peszko Lisa Watson Sophie Ferré

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

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look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

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306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

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ROSETOWN DENTAL

115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.

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

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

Phone:306.882.2123 New Patients Welcome!

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Hours…

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

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222 Main Street 306 948 5377

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

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For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

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.

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 r is a registered mark owned

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Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 Fax:

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

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

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015

Biggar Lodge News

by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Greetings to one and all.

We hope you are having a great day like us here in the Lodge.

On Monday we had exercises and horseracing.

Tuesday was current events and floor Yahtzee. A big turnout was for the game. It was also hair day on Tuesday.

Wednesday was our quarterly Resident Council meeting. The residents get together and discuss any issues or concerns they have about the Lodge and us as staff help make the changes better for the residents.

We talked about food, activities and

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other general concerns.

Then we had bowling that afternoon.

The winning resident had 23 points.

Thursday was a very busy day for us. Bible Study was on at 9:30 we learned about how Jesus healed the sick.

Then exercises at 10:45.

We even snuck a few

residents into a kitchen and made homemade apple crisp.

At 2:30 we had a big crowd out for bingo. Friday was Barbecue Club down Skyview.

Hot dogs, burgers, macaroni salad and beans were served.

Everyone left full and smiling. That afternoon we had ice cream. The

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choices were maple walnut and grape.

Saturday was dot bingo and a movie. Sunday was 1-1 time and the Biggar United Church gave their service for us.

Thank you to everyone who came out this week.

It was appreciated and we love to see as many people as we can.

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by Rod Pedersen, Voice of the Riders The bye week in mid-August is behind them and so too, the Saskatchewan Roughriders hope, are the prior seven weeks of the season.

To call the Riders’ start to this 2015 CFL season disastrous would be an understatement. At 0-7, the club has an incredible mountain to climb to get back into the race and lay claim on a playoff spot

within the West Division.

Having travelled all across this country this summer calling Roughrider games on radio, I’ve been asked in each stop how the rabid Rider Nation is dealing with the franchise’s worst start since 1979.

“Have the fans given up?” they asked in Toronto.

“Your call-in shows must be toxic!” they guessed in Vancouver. “Are they calling for Chamblin’s head?”

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015 they quizzed in Edmonton.

In each case the football types have had a dizzy grin on their face. A bloodthirsty smile. Having squirmed over the past decade while Canada’s Team forged to the front of the pack as the league’s marquee franchise, those who don’t count themselves as Rider fans seem ever-so-eager to see the Roughriders and their fans now writhe in agony with each loss.

But that isn’t the case.

And while an 0-7 start has understandably had many fans calling for the firing of fourth year head coach Corey Chamblin, would you believe they’re in the vast minority?

In a poll at rodpedersen. com where respondents were asked if Chamblin should be replaced, an overwhelming 82 per cent voted with an emphatic “No!”. Only 13 per cent were in favour of a coach firing while three per cent were undecided.

So when the football club reconvenes on the practice field this week for the first time since their 30-26 loss in Toronto back on August 8, it has to truly come with a fresh start.

Time after time in July, Chamblin said they were “0-0” in their own mind and each week was to be a fresh start. However time after time, the result was the same. It seemed the days between games were

flying by too quickly and too many corrections had to be made. Injuries kept mounting and players were going in and out at a breathtaking pace.

Now having had a full week to reset and clear their minds, to reassess and hopefully make one final trip back to the drawing board, the time truly is now for a new start.

Precious few changes were made over the bye week – at least that’s the way it appears from the outside – however the club announced the release of veteran cornerbacks Geoff Tisdale and Michael Carter over the weekend.

That could only mean one thing: “Guys are coming back,” 620 CKRM football analyst and former Roughrider lineman Luc Mullinder said while chomping down pizza with me Sunday evening at a downtown Regina eatery.

Changes to the coaching staff?

Not likely. Although there have been plenty of calls for the removal of Chamblin as the team’s defensive strategist, if not for his ouster as head coach entirely.

No, the vote of confidence given Chamblin

by Roughriders General Manager Brendan Taman on Monday, August 3 remains in place.

While Rider fans were frantically checking their smart phones four or five times per day during the bye week anticipating news of a firing, I was assured none were forthcoming.

Not on the bye week.

Not this week. And not any time soon.

While the rash of problems affecting this team have been well-documented – some self-inflicted while others designated by the football gods – precious few of the positives have been publicized.

The injuries have been overwhelming at critical positions. Some of those players are ready to come back. The team’s offense has been generally good while their special teams have been nothing short of spectacular. The injury bug seems to have flown away to infect other West Division teams (QB Drew Willy in Winnipeg and LB Solomon Elimimian in B.C. for instance), and no teams are running away with the division races.

In the preseason we anointed Calgary and Edmonton as the Conference heavyweights while

the Blue Bombers and Lions were designated as the ones the Riders would need to nudge past.

The table seems to be setting itself for the next 11 games. Perhaps, truly, the “storm is behind them” as Corey Chamblin stated just a couple of weeks ago.

However if the Roughriders continue to falter and this season drifts away, the tough decisions will still have to be made.

Those fall on the slender shoulders of the young, first-year President of the team, Craig Reynolds.

“Ultimately I’m responsible for the overall success of this organization,” Reynolds told reporters on Tuesday, May 5. “My philosophy is you hire good football folks and we’ve got two of them in the room here (Taman and Chamblin). You give them all the resources they need to be successful and you hold them accountable for that success.”

It remains to be seen how that will all unfold.

(Rod Pedersen is the voice of the Roughriders on 620 CKRM Regina. For daily Rider news, check out his blog at RodPedersen.com).

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Splish, Splash . . . These kids hit the Biggar Rec Complex, taking advantage of the sprinkler system in order to beat the heat, Friday. The Biggar Day Program hit the field on the hot day to have some fun, all courtesy of Town of Biggar employees. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)