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Provincial harvest below average Two per cent of the 2014 provincial crop is combined, while 12 per cent is swathed or ready to straight-cut, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report for the period of August 19 to 25.

The five-year average (2009-2013) for this time of year is six per cent combined and 14 per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut.

Harvest has progressed the most in the southwest, where seven per cent of the crop has been combined.

At this time, average crop yields are being reported in most areas.

Provincially, 27 per cent of fall rye, 13 per cent of winter wheat, 12 per cent of field peas and eight per cent of lentils are combined.

Twenty-two per cent of canola is swathed while 14 per cent of mustard is swathed or ready to straight-cut. Harvest

Ice Bucket wake up . . . Biggar Central School 2000 admin staff, vice-principal James Walker, left, principal Kim Fick, and vice-principal Natalie Chupik, take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Tuesday in front of an assembled group of students and fellow staff. The trio received a

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operations have been slowed down by last week’s rain which covered most of the province.

Rainfall across the province this past week ranged from trace amounts to several inches, with some areas in the east-

central region receiving up to 141 millimetres. Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 28 per cent surplus, 71 per cent adequate and one per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is

Artful work . . . Biggar Museum and Gallery’s Rolene Stone, left, and Rita Sutherland hang a new exhibition in the Credit Union Gallery, ‘Surreal Saskatchewan’. The new exhibit features the works of Saskatchewan artists, presenting an alternative vision of life on the Prairies. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

front end loader bucket of icy “that’ll get your attention”, all for a great cause - raising funds and awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease. In taking their dousing, the three challenged others to take the chilly challenge. (Independent Photo by

rated as 22 per cent surplus, 75 per cent adequate and three per cent short.

Heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and hail caused the majority of reported crop damage

this week. Grasshoppers, wheat midge and sclerotinia also caused some damage.

Farmers are hoping for improved weather to resume harvesting operations.

RCMP warn residents of ‘Phishing’ attacks North Battleford RCMP are advising the public to be aware a phishing attack circulating via e-mail and the internet.

Unknown suspects are forwarding a false e-mail alleging to be from the Innovation Credit Union reporting to customers that their is an error on their account and to avoid service suspension they are to click on to a link and provide personal information to avoid a disruption of service.

This is not a valid request.

The Innovation Credit Union is not forwarding e-mails to customers requesting this type of information, nor would this ever be the practice of any bank or credit union when dealing with any account issues.

Several persons have reported receiving the e-mail, but to date it does not appear that anyone had disclosed any sensitive or personal information.

If you have, please contact your banking institution immediately. If you have not received this e-mail or replied to the e-mail, your information is not in any danger and will not have been compromised.

If you have information about this or any other crime, please contact the Battlefords Detachment of the RCMP at (306)4461720 or you may call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477), through SaskTel at *8477, or submit a tip online at saskcrimestoppers.com.

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There was very little moaning from kids at Biggar Central School 2000 and St. Gabriel School as they all began the Àrst day of classes, September 2.

More eager to meet with friends, students were still attentive (yeah, a little sad the holiday was over), ready to get the 201415 academic year off to a great start. Have a great year!

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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The Springwater Cemetery Project The project concerns the replacement of the cemetery sign, the updating of the cemetery map, making identification markers and maintenance of the gravesites of the pioneers and builders of the community.

The project also includes providing missing names and accurate information for the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society.

Everyone interested is invited to a meeting at the Springwater Com-

munity Hall, Monday September 8 at 7 p.m.

Agenda will include: • To review the new cemetery map and alphabetical list for assuray to ensure all names are included. When completed the list and map be at the cemetery and available at saskatchewangeneologicalsociety@ sasktel.net; • To review and advise on the sign proposals; • To review and advise on budget estimates and proposed expendi-

tures including ongoing costs and voluntary time needed to maintain the cemetery; • To create a timeline for completion of the project.

Tax deductible donations – to be used for the project – should be made payable to the Springwater Community Church, and mailed to Box 82, Biggar, Sask., S0K 0M0 or to Box 34, Springwater, Sask., S0K 4E0.

New West Partnership commits to reduce exceptions Last Thursday, Premiers Brad Wall, Dave Hancock and Christy Clark agreed to review the list of exceptions to the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA) to make trade in the New West even more open.

Currently, the NWPTA provides the most open trading environment in Canada. Premiers are asking Ministers responsible to implement further improvements.

Specifically, Ministers are to: implement a bid protest mechanism by November 2014; and review exceptions to determine if there are other possible improvements to liberalize trade, particularly in the area of occupational health and safety by March 31, 2015.

“While exceptions can be important in areas like occupational health

and safety, it makes sense to review these from time to time to harmonize those that create unnecessary barriers to trade,” said Premier Christy Clark. “For example, if we can all adopt the highest standard among our jurisdictions for things like first aid kits that will make trade across the region easier.”

The New West Partnership has undertaken significant work to make it easier for businesses to operate across the region by harmonizing trucking rules and regulations, creating a single window for business registration, and ensuring consistent rules across the three provinces.

“In today’s businesses environment companies and workers often cross provincial borders,” Premier Brad Wall said. “We

all have a strong interest in ensuring worker health and safety and it makes sense to have a common set of rules for businesses and workers to uphold these safety objectives.”

“The New West Partnership is the model for eliminating unnecessary barriers to trade,” said Premier Dave Hancock.

“We continue to break down barriers to the benefit of citizens in each of our provinces.”

Premiers noted the federal government’s interest in internal trade and expressed hope that the federal government will come to the table with as much ambition regarding federal barriers as premiers have in the New West.

“Wow, that was fast,” said Dan Kelly President of CFIB. “It‘s terrific to see the three West-

The year-end splash . . . Larissa Raddysh sails out of the water slide into the inviting waters of the Biggar Aquatic Centre, Thursday. The pool closed for the year the following day, August 29. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) ern provinces showing leadership on this issue and resolving small but important examples of challenges to interprovincial trade.”

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Dear Editor I read with interest page 13, August 21 Biggar Independent, ‘Locomotive horn contributed to Paynton accident’.

Transportation Safety Board of¿cials decided that the locomotive horn was partly to blame. Seems to me that when some people are elected or appointed to some government position their brain stops working.

Let me explain, the most important thing you can do at a railway crossing is to look. The second best thing you can do is listen.

The horn begins to sound 1,320 feet from the crossing, in most cases you can see much further than that.

What the operator was doing on the crossing adjusting his machine, is entirely within the realm of insanity.

No where in the article is the word look mentioned.

Jack Haffermehl

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Debt interest risks crowding out government spending on other priorities

by Charles Lammam, Milagros Palacios, Sean Speer

Canadian headlines about government deficits and debt can be dizzying and hard for people to grasp. A few billion here and several billion there and the natural response is for one’s eyes to glaze over in despair. But the increasing government debt has tangible and immediate consequences that affect Canadian families today and into the future.

After reducing debt from the mid-1990s to late-2000s, Canadian governments reversed course in 2008/09, partially because of large increases in deficitfinanced spending as governments tried to stimulate the economy in the wake of the recent recession.

Although evidencebased research casts serious doubt on a government’s ability to stimulate economies

this way, we are five years past the recession and governments continue to spend more than the revenues they collect while digging deeper into debt.

Since 2007/08, combined federal and provincial government debt has grown over $400 billion (or nearly 50 per cent) from $823 billion to over $1.2 trillion. If it sounds like a lot, it’s because it is. Federal-provincial debt now equals over 65 per cent of the Canadian economy and represents $34,905 for every man, woman, and child living in Canada – and that doesn’t include indirect government debt such as unfunded program liabilities like health care and public pensions.

With several governments planning ongoing deficits for the future, don’t expect the growth in debt to halt anytime soon.

But there are consequences.

Governments must make interest payments on their debt similar to families who pay interest on borrowing for mortgages, vehicles, or credit card spending.

For some Canadian governments, interest payments consume more than 11 per cent of their revenue; that’s 11 cents of every tax dollar they collect simply to service past debt obligations.

These interest payments leave fewer resources available for important priorities such as tax relief and spending on public programs such as health care, education, and social services.

Consider the following examples from Canada’s two largest governments whose interest payments are now comparable to key revenue sources and spending programs.

In 2013/14, interest payments on the federal debt totalled $29.3

billion, which roughly equals the $29.9 billion collected in GST revenue and the $32.3 billion spent on Old Age Security benefits for Canadian seniors.

In the same year, the Ontario government spent $10.6 billion on interest payments – more than the entire $10.1 billion budget for the ministry of community and social services and close to the $10.8 billion the government spent on infrastructure (roads, hospitals, schools, etc.).

Collectively the story is equally sobering.

Canadian governments (including local governments) cumulatively spent $61.7 billion on interest payments in 2013/14, outpacing all public spending on K-12 education ($61.0 billion as of 2011/12, the last year for which we have data) and the three major federal-to-provincial government transfer

programs ($58.6 billion).

Interest payments clearly aren’t trivial when compared to other major revenue and spending items. If governments dig deeper into debt, interest payments could grow and eat up more government resources, displacing spending on things that Canadians care about and adding to the burden of repayment on future generations.

Although debt levels are important, higher interest rates (or the costs of borrowing) pose a real threat to indebted governments.

Governments have been borrowing at historically low interest; if rates rise, the cost of carrying debt will increase. Governments that maintain relatively high and growing debt levels, such as Ontario and Quebec, are especially vulnerable to interest rate hikes.

Bottom line: deficit spending and growing government debt is not without costs. Rising government debt can result in more resources going to interest payments and not public priorities that benefit Canadian families or improve the country’s economic competitiveness.

Some may try to justify deficits and debt in certain circumstances but they can’t ignore the immediate and future consequences. Five years after the recession, now is a good time to reverse the trend and rein in government debt.

Charles Lammam is Resident Scholar in Economic Policy at the Fraser Institute.

Milagros Palacios is a Senior Research Economist in the Fiscal Studies Department at The Fraser Institute.

Sean Speer is Associate Director of the Fraser Institute’s Centre for Fiscal Studies.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Well, here it is August and the summer is almost over. At least the holiday, no school part but weatherwise there can still be some pretty fantastic days left.

Reflecting back on the past weeks there have been great moments.

Depending on your interests whether it be golf or relaxing in your backyard or enjoying lake season it has been a most enjoyable July and August. These two months are most typically defined as “summer” months even though September can have fairly balmy days as well.

No matter where you live one of the summer events is an exhibition or fair. Even if your

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town didn’t host one chances are you were able to travel to one nearby. It seems to be a quintessential summer happening.

Aside from the rides, arcade games and carnival atmosphere there is one feature that stands out -- the food.

Make no mistake this is no time for dieting and nothing about the offerings on the midway resemble healthy eating.

But, there are always some favourites and some must trys.

Spudnuts. These delicious deep fried doughnuts and heavily glazed made with potato flour are a favourite in our family. Apparently the original recipe is based on a folk recipe

dating back to Germany.

Of course, there is the perennial favourite, cotton candy. This is pure sugar but is oh so popular. Sno cones.

Mini donuts. Lemonade.

Fries. Funnel cakes.

Corn dogs. Who can resist? Next to the rides one of the reasons for taking in a fair is probably the food.

For those who may have travelled to a larger exposition like the Calgary Stampede or the CNE you will likely have been treated to some new foods.

How about chocolate fried chicken? The chicken is marinated, coated and seasoned with chocolate and spices, then deep fried.

Or, the turkey

Saskatchewan to cover Kalydeco Saskatchewan patients with a rare form of cystic fibrosis will soon have access to a new oral medication.

Beginning September 1, 2014, the province will provide coverage of Kalydeco to treat patients with a rare form of cystic fibrosis.

“This drug can help improve the quality of life and lung function for cystic fibrosis patients,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Our government is pleased to make this drug more accessible to the patients who need coverage to assist with the substantial cost of Kalydeco.”

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease affecting mainly children and young adults. It is a multi-system disease affecting mainly the lungs, as well as the digestive system.

“We applaud the Government of Saskatchewan for its compassionate action in making Kalydeco available

to cystic fibrosis patients who need it,” Cystic Fibrosis Canada Vice President of Advocacy, Research and Health care Ken Chan said. “This funding decision will benefit the health and well-being of patients going on this medication.”

Saskatchewan is the third province among Pan-Canadian Pricing Alliance members to provide coverage, following Ontario and Alberta.

In 2013, about 130 cystic fibrosis patients benefited from approved medications listed by the Saskatchewan Drug Plan, at a total cost to the province of about $1.75 million.

Cystic fibrosis patients seeking more information are encouraged to talk with their physicians, or call the Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch at 306787-3317 in Regina or toll free at 1-800667-7581. Information about the Cystic Fibrosis Program is available online at health.gov.sk.ca/sail.

Diamond Lodge News

by Karen Kammer Another week has flown by. The kids are back to school and the routine begins. We have been quite busy at the lodge.

Monday morning we exercised. After lunch we played Beat The Dice. Tuesday morning we had current events.

In the afternoon we had the honour of Louise Souillet Hawkins and Susan Lehnert sing for us. Thank you so much.

The residents loved it!

Wednesday morning we played t-ball. We

had so much fun! In the afternoon we loaded up the bus with some residents and drove to Rosetown. We cruised around town looking at all the nice houses. We went to Dairy Queen for ice cream sundaes.

What a treat that was.

Lastly, we drove over to the nursing home to visit a couple of former residents of ours. So great to see them again!

Thursday morning we exercised. After lunch we played bingo. Friday we had our weekly barbecue. We used up

the remaining vegetables from our garden to go with our burgers and dogs. Very tasty!

Saturday morning we played Dot Bingo. In the afternoon we watched a movie and had popcorn.

Sunday morning time was spent one on one with residents. In the afternoon Associated Gospel did our church service. Thank you for the lovely service.

Have an awesome week!

Food for thought: One kind word can change someone’s entire day.

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Try bacon wrapped cola chicken breast.

Nutella strawberry grilled cheese. Bacon wrapped deep fried Mars bars. Or a cronut burger (a patty of beef sandwiched between two doughnut-croissant crosses). Better yet a Krispy Kreme burger (a cheeseburger served on two doughnuts).

Some of these foods are just a little too weird. I guess it all depends on your tastebuds and how adventuresome you are.

Perhaps one of the most unusual I heard about from a reader was the python burger served at the PNE in Vancouver. It is a piece of snake meat on a bun.

Not quite my cup of tea.

Speaking of beverages here is one to try. Butter coffee. Now that might actually catch on. Or Hawaiian shaved ice.

There are actually some new foods on the menu that sound quite tasty. For example the crowbar, a chocolate bar baked in a croissant might be worth a try.

You have a choice of Kit Kat, Mars or Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

Or a “fun-ana” which is a chocolate dipped banana, coated in funnel cake batter and deep fried.

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by Bob Mason

The Schoolkid “I found the stump of the old school, hidden among the trees.

Oh I’m the lump of an old fool, but I went back just the same!

And overhead in the same old boughs were the same old melodies, And underfoot was the same old ¿eld where we learned to play the game.”

Years ago, Max Braithwaite wrote a book about his experiences as a teacher in a Saskatchewan rural school, a very factual bit about boarding with a community family and trying to control ¿fteen students of all ages and eight classes, in a single room!

Yours Truly read that book many years ago, and a few very nostalgic moments came slinking back. But something was missing I felt! And it took a little while before Y.T. ¿nally realized what it was!

Braithwaite had written that book as a Schoolteacher, not as an (ahem!) student!

How about them? What did they think, or (in their crazy way) sometimes do?

Y.T. was never the best student at our old country school (he was never very good at anything as far as that goes!), and was usually the last (and dumbest!) one to be chosen on any sport team, and he was kind of clumsy, even as a writer!

He did scribble quite a bit though and when an (unnamed) University of Saskatchewan professor gave him a book with the following lines by E.E. Cummings: “Elephant ears and orange peel, Lying in the middle of the

road –“ He was inspired to write something sensible! So, here are a few “telligible” (pretty near a new word, eh?) lines about how it was our old country school in the 1930’s, Saginaw S.D. #1815, four miles west of Borden Sask.

It was quite a new experience when Walt and Y.T. ¿rst attended that school.

Our brother Bill (who later graduated from Grade XII at Radisson School) often came home and told us thrilling tales about his exciting days there, and were we all hopped up to go and ¿nd some of them ourselves!

The below note may not come under the heading of “exciting” but a lot of European people had moved into Great Bend during the late 1920’s, and some of them spoke very little English at all! During that ¿rst few days at our school, a small Polish boy kept saying something to the young teacher that she didn’t understand until a dark blue stain appeared on the front of his overalls and interpreted things for her! It sure didn’t take us very long to say quite a few foreign words (and vice versa)!

We had to drive through some pasture land on the way to school, where dozens of Buffalo trails crossed it as the big beasts went down to the river, a sign that one

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lifetime before, thousands of them had been there. And Bill seemed to take great joy in pointing out places where huge “man-eating” coyotes would jump out and gobble up our horse. Some of these things really impressed us at the time, but it is the beautiful smells of that country we remember!

The thing that Y.T. really prized about those long ago years, was our (ahem) ¿rst introduction to fame and Y.T.’s ¿rst love affair!

It’s true that Grace was sixteen and young Bobby Mason was only six, but she was the “oh so wonderful” pianist when the whole student class (all ten of us!) gathered on the stage in front of our proud parents, to sing “Silent Night” at our Christmas concert, and Y.T. fell deeply in love with her!

Some people are cruel enough to call it “Puppy Love”, but then what do a lot of “Some People” know, eh?

Years later Y.T. met Grace (and her husband!) at a homecoming, and told her about that wonderful night in 1926.

“I’ve never played the piano in my life!” she laughed, “It must have been someone else!” (I wonder if all love affairs end up that way!)

In all the years that Y.T.

went to that school, he always got Arithmetic and Algebra mixed up – but Love?

It’s not odd, in these modern times to hear about young people breaking their arms, legs and clavicles while riding A.T.V.s and motorcycles et cetera, and we always wondered why our parents scolded us for the clean, healthy sport of picking up our lunch pails from the ground while riding our horses bareback!

For some time it never occurred to young us, what those beautiful blue spots on the old school ceiling were all about until one day when our young teacher was outside for a moment, some of our classmates started slinging ink at each other!

We younger children (commonly known as kids) just sat there and watched as those older (ahem again!) “kids”, instead of solving why X + Y = Z, slung ink all over the place!

Very few of those kids ever became space scientists, but a few of them could swing a

blob of ink in your eye at ten feet!

I was asking one of my old school mates about Chester, and they told me they didn’t know what jail he was in now!

There are a few things happened at our school that Y.T. doesn’t want to write about! But we did survive, eh?

I’m not sure that the curriculum of today’s school requires that one rejoins the game after being clubbed by a homemade hockey stick, or ignoring a kick in the stomach while playing football, but we did all those things at Saginaw, and still love to tell about them!

We mebbe didn’t learn some stuff very much, but we did ¿nd out that life is made up of all kinds of people! The so called “slow” kids mingled with the “top graders”, went their way and did their thing like everyone else!

Our “Way of Life” might have changed a lot since then, but people sure haven’t!

“I walked away from the old school Where much of my youth had passed.

And the boughs above in their cold pool Stirred in the Autumn breeze!

And I knew that the days of my springtime Had come to an end at last!

And I left that stump of the old School Hidden among the trees!”

Highway Hotline adds new cameras Six new roadside cameras have been installed to enhance the road information provided by the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline.

“We take pride in providing timely road information to travellers, and these new tools will help motorists with their route planning,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said. “The Highway Hotline receives millions of Web visits and phone calls annually and we’re building on the service we currently provide.”

Installation and activation of the new road cameras was done over the past several months and have been timed to coincide with major construction projects. The new camera locations are: Highway 1 at Moose Jaw; Highway 2 near the new St. Louis Bridge; Two locations on Highway 10 (at the Avonhurst Grid and near Balgonie); Highway 11 near Macdowall; and Highway 16 near the Borden Bridge.

The new cameras will supplement a host of other planned improvements including a new alert icon notifying motorists of accidents, spills and other events that may impede travel, as well as an alert ribbon that will soon be available to display weather warnings, amber alerts and other important notifications.

“We are listening to the public, and they have indicated they would like to see more cameras available,” Heppner said. “The upgrades being made to the Hotline will complement other additions in recent years such as the use of social media and the Trucker’s Report.”

For the Highway Hotline’s latest available Saskatchewan road conditions, visit saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline to check map and text reports or dial 306-787-7623 in the Regina area, 306933-8333 in the Saskatoon area or 1-888-335-7623 toll-free across Canada for recorded reports. For road closures and travel not recommended alerts on Twitter, check out the Highway Hotline account @SKGovHwyHotline.

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New Consumer Protection and Business Practices Act in effect The new Consumer Protection and Business Practices Act that came into effect September 1, 2014, updates new rules protecting consumer rights in Saskatchewan.

The Act is designed to protect consumers from unfair practices and covers a variety of marketplace activities including contracts, gift cards, ticket sales, warranties for consumer products and more.

“This legislation updates the consumer protection framework for Saskatchewan making the legislation more accessible and easier for consumers to understand,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. “The new Act adds consistency and flexibility, by allowing consumer protection licensing and regulation to be governed by the same set of regulations.”

The legislation includes the existing provisions of The Consumer Protec-

tion Act and also adds new provisions respecting licensing of certain businesses that are currently licensed under separate Acts.

Steps taken to protect consumers include; strengthened authority for the investigators and increased penalties and fines. Another change that benefit businesses is predictability between different regulations.

Public feedback has been an integral part of this process to ensure the legislation meets the needs of consumers and stakeholders. Additional consultations will be held as new licensing rules are incorporated.

Consumer protection legislation is administered by the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan.

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Coaching forms need to be Àlled out and returned by September 8. Forms can be printed off the website or picked up at the Town OfÀce.

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Farming takes to the sky . . . sort of

by Calvin Daniels

A few weeks back I was on the disc golf course in Yorkton, and as I came away from the ninth basket I was drawn to a gentleman operating a radio-controlled flying machine.

It was not an airplane, nor was it a helicopter.

The unit obviously had four motors and as I began a conversation with the operator I learned it was what is commonly referred to as a drone, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).

Often the UAV, like the

one at the disc golf park, has a camera mounted under the frame, allowing for aerial pictures.

Now, one might wonder what seeing a UAV at a disc golf course has to do with agriculture.

Well as it turned out I did a bit of research on UAVs, and have found they are being touted as a rather exciting new tool for farmers.

Farmers have been moving into more advanced field monitoring technologies for several years now.

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Producers are already taking advantage of satellite imagery, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in their precision farming strategies.

With the adoption of these new technologies have come new systems which can better analyze the associated data in such a way that farmers can make better decisions in terms of precision farming.

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images, which then becomes another tool in terms of analyzing crop and weed conditions, and the possible need for application of nutrients or crop protection products.

The potential for such technology is huge. The Web site agadvance. com had a recent story where it was stated, “according to a 2013 report by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, precision agriculture accounts for 80 per cent of the potential commercial market

for unmanned aerial systems. This market is predicted to hit US$3 billion in the next three years, cresting to U$30 billion in the coming decade, said the report.”

Certainly the ability to get a bird’s eye view across an entire field has to be an asset, and it is likely a UAV will become common place in the half ton of most farmers in the years ahead, another high-tech tool to improve the agronomics of the industry.

Apple- and pumpkin-picking tips Although scores of people cite summer as their favorite time of year, autumn also is a beloved season. Cool breezes and crisp air seem tailormade for afternoons spent enjoying the great outdoors. The pleasant autumn weather and awe-inspiring foliage may be the reason so many festivals and outdoor events are scheduled this time of year.

Apple- and pumpkinpicking are popular fall pastimes. Neighborhood orchards open their doors to the public, allowing men, women and children to scour their fields and trees for the perfect finds.

Heed these picking tips to make the experience even more of a success.

Apples Many orchards that have open picking seasons plant dwarf apple trees to make the picking process easier, particularly for young children, so there’s no need to bring along a ladder. You should still be able to find plenty

of apples close to the ground.

A good farmer will know when certain varieties of apples are ripe, and he or she will likely cordon off trees that are not ready for picking. Ripe apples will be crisp and firm.

Keep in mind that apples ripen from the outside of the tree inward. Those are the ones usually picked first, anyway.

Try to get to an orchard earlier in the season. If you wait too long, the trees may be picked of most of the best fruit.

Depending on where you live, apple-picking season may begin in midSeptember and continue into mid-October.

Apples can bruise, so don’t toss them into baskets when picking.

Also, wait to wash apples until right before eating to prevent moisture-related spoilage. Apples keep best in a cool location.

Pumpkins Pumpkin patches are often found in close proximity to apple

orchards.

Picking pumpkins to eat or decorate the home is a popular autumn activity, one that families often enjoy together.

When visiting a pumpkin patch, dress accordingly. That means wearing shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty,as the patch may be muddy.

Layer clothing in case it is a chilly day. Breezes are more pronounced in open fields.

Pumpkins are “longkeepers,” which means if they are uncut or not damaged, they can last for several weeks. This means you can pick pumpkins at the same time as apples. When selecting a pumpkin, look for one that is completely orange. After picking, a green or yellow pumpkin may never ripen to orange.

Bring along a small wagon and knife so that you can cut the vine, if necessary. Pumpkins are heavy, and a wagon will

come in handy, especially with youngsters in tow.

Ripe pumpkins should not dent easily. Examine your pumpkin for holes or insects, which could indicate internal rot that greatly reduces the shelf life of the pumpkin.

Remember, carving the pumpkin reduces its life expectancy, so be sure to reserve that task until close to Halloween.

If you desire a pumpkin to turn into a baked treat or other dish, you will need a type of small, sweet cooking pumpkin known as a “sugar pumpkin.” The meat of this pumpkin is much less stringy and more smooth than decorative pumpkin varieties.

Autumn is the season for apple- and pumpkinpicking. This is a great way to spend an afternoon outdoors with the family.

If possible, visit an orchard on a weekday, when the crowds will be much smaller than during prime fall weekends.

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An airplane could be used, but there is added expertise needed in terms of piloting such a craft, and a huge cost in terms of airplane investment and operation.

Which brings us the realm of UAVs? While initial costs and the range of sensor attachments is rather diverse, in terms of a modern farm’s overall operational cost it is low.

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by Rod Pedersen, Voice of the Riders Another week, another win.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers made the Saskatchewan Roughriders work for it, and caused the Rider Nation to sweat a bit, but the Green Machine came back for a 35-30 win in Sunday’s Labour Day Classic XLVIII at a sold-out Mosaic Stadium to up their record to a remarkable 7-2 at the midway point of the 2014 CFL season.

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franchise’s 103 years and this year’s bunch is right on the heels of it?

It’s stunning really, when you think about it. Half of the roster from the 2013 Grey Cup champions was turned over either by bad luck or design but somehow this year’s team just keeps finding a way to win week after week.

Actually it’s not much of a mystery. Sunday’s Labour Day Classic followed the script of most Rider games this year; they won the turnover battle, rolled up 160 yards rushing, and won the line of

scrimmage battle.

It’s not sexy, but it wins games.

Time will tell if it’s enough to win when the chips are down in the fall but my spider senses tell me it will be.

And each week this team galvanizes more and more into perhaps the closest Roughrider team I’ve seen in my 16 years calling the games.

The upper management of the club has noticed too.

“This is a better ‘team’ than last year, per se,” Rider GM Brendan Taman told CKRM radio.

“These guys go out and play and they play hard.

They play together as a unit and they’re doing a lot of good things.”

And Taman himself is breathing a sigh of relief that star free agent receiver Weston Dressler signed on the dotted line last Thursday, fortifying this team even more for

Nats Hockey News

by Debra Ausin It looks like there is a buzz about the up and coming hockey season through out the whole of the Sask West Hockey League.

The League’s fall meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16 in Luseland.

Representatives from the Biggar Senior Nationals will be in attendance at this meeting as the constitution for the league will be discussed and any changes to be made are to be done so at this meeting.

So after this meeting the league schedule should be announced. It is looking like the start of the season will be the first week in November, only two short months away!

At the Nationals latest

board meeting there were several players in attendance.

Although the full line up of players is not completely set, I think it is safe to say that the players are just as excited as the board members to have senior hockey back in Biggar this year. Be watching for the introduction of the line up in the near future and for the player biographies in future editions of The Independent.

Everyone is looking forward to the Nationals Steak Night on Sept. 20.

There will be activities and games for the kids in the afternoon with a barbecue, followed by a steak supper and dance in the evening.

There will be prizes, draws and a 50/50.

The board is hoping to have season tickets

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The players will be in attendance all day and will be participating in the activities so both they and the community have the opportunity to meet. Watch for ads and posters coming out soon.

With the revival of the Biggar Senior Nationals Hockey team, we will be looking in to the history of the team.

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the stretch drive. In the thousands of contracts Taman’s done over the years, this one might have been the toughest.

Or at least, it came with the most pressure.

“A lot of people, from what I’m gathering, just assumed he was going to come back but if you would’ve walked into my office Tuesday or Wednesday of last week I would have told you he’s probably not coming back,” Taman admitted.

“I talked to you in Vancouver about it and I wasn’t comfortable with it then. You just don’t get athletes turning down money to come back to a place regardless of the money and I’m not saying we were that low but it was tough.

“It wasn’t tough to negotiate with him and his agent because they were really good people

to deal with but it was tough internally because I just didn’t know if we were going to get him.

I told Jim Hopson on Wednesday that I didn’t have a good feeling about this but as luck would have it, we worked hard at it, fought through some things, and made it work. I was really happy that we got back.

It wasn’t because of the pressure of getting him, but it was a true credit to him that he did come back.”

And with that, all seems right in the world.

Dressler didn’t shoot the lights out in Sunday’s game, in fact head coach Corey Chamblin described his first outing as “okay”. But can we all agree that for the first eight games something was missing?

Now it’s back.

But for how long?

Dressler signed only a one year deal so are we going to be going through all of this again this winter?

“Maybe. Maybe not,” Taman said. “We’ll see how it goes the next few months. The bottom line for me was I didn’t want to be playing against him for the next few months.

I wanted him in green and helping us make a playoff push. I’m sure a lot of teams in the West Division cringed their teeth when they heard he was coming back to us because we got better.”

Are the Riders the best team in the CFL? The standings say they’re not, but they’re close.

And they’re getting better at precisely the right time.

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BCS Principal’s Report

by Kim Fick The floors are shiny, backpacks are stuffed to the brim, back-to-school-haircuts and clothes are worn – yep, it’s back to school time!

We have gotten our school year off to a great start.

Thank you to the School Community Council for providing fruit and muffins for parents at the entry of the school on the first day, and to the caretaking team for our school for getting our school in tip-top shape for the start of the year!

The administrative team of Mrs. Fick as Principal, and Ms. Chupick and Mr. Walker as Vice Principals together with our school staff are excited to welcome several new students and families to our building this year including some from Landis School, St. Gabriel School, and others from a variety of other communities.

Special welcome as well to new teachers Mrs. Alicia Hausauer (Senior History and Band) and Ms. Vavra (Kindergarten, Grade 4 classes, and Grade 9 Social).

Two interns are here this fall from the University of Saskatchewan as well: Ms. Megan Edwards in Grade 3 and Ms. Nicole Babiuk in Senior Sciences. We hope that you enjoy our community and our school; we are very proud of the opportunities that both have to offer.

Speaking of what we offer, practices started on the first day back for Cross-Country runners, Junior and Senior Golf, and Senior Boy’s Volleyball. Football practices have already been taking place in the last two weeks of the holidays. The team is gearing up for our first home football game this Friday at 1, and all classes in the school will be heading down to take in the action with the SRC selling pop and popcorn. Go Blazers! The SRC is holding a Pancake Breakfast on Friday as well to celebrate back to school. The students were excited to see Mrs. Fick, Ms. Chupick, and Mr. Walker get soaked for ALS to welcome the students back to school on the first day too, and each student got a freezie to celebrate National Popsicle Week!

Our teachers were fortunate to participate in some professional development opportunities last week which highlighted the importance of teaching students in the 21st Century. Students today are required to be digital citizens, and technology is much more than

just a tool for fun and games – it offers many great learning opportunities. This year many of our teachers plan to blog with their students, use apps like Remind 101 to keep students and parents up to date, and we have two classrooms (Mrs. McMahon’s Grade 4 and Ms. Antonenko’s Grade 5 classes) that will be 1:1 classrooms; this means each student will have a device such as a tablet assigned to them for their use during the school year. Stay tuned for more ways our students are learning 21st Century skills!

Back-to-school time wasn’t quite the same as usual, as we are missing a central figure on our teaching staff. Mr. Doug Schmeiser passed away in August after an extremely courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Schmeiser taught generations of students much more than curricular content, and was most passionate about English, History, and music education. He was

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involved in the community in productions and music festivals, and was well-known for his Christmas lawn displays. In our school we will miss his expertise, his incomparable passion for teaching, and his humour most of all.

Rest in peace Mr. Schmeiser, we miss you.

A couple of reminders for parents – September 8 is school picture day, and the first day for our PreKindergarten students to attend school. Also, please return your registration forms as soon as possible.

And finally, please remember the front of the school is for bus drop-off and pick-up only during the times before and after school – parents must park across the street or on the south end of the school block. We want to keep our students safe.

Have a great year everyone. We are looking forward to another year of doing “what’s best for kids”!

Like drowned out gophers, James Walker, Kim Fick and Natalie Chupik towel off after taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Tuesday - a chilly way to welcome back everyone to the 2014-15 academic year! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (14 August, 2014) The First Quarter Financial Report released last week shows that Saskatchewan’s provincial budget surplus remains intact, even with a $150 million allowance for flood-related costs.

The projected surplus is $75 million, up $3.5 million from budget, despite the flood allowance, largely due to a projected increase in total revenue of $169 million.

While final costs of flooding are still being determined, the Province is setting aside $150 million for floodrelated expenses.

The benefits of a growing economy mean we can assist Saskatchewan people and communities hurt by flooding and still project a $3.5 million increase in the 2014-15 surplus. Steady growth is about putting Saskatchewan in a strong position, even in years when we are hurt by extreme weather or by the uncertainties of the global economy.

So far in 2014, Saskatchewan continues to post the lowest unemployment rate among Canada’s provinces, the fastest growth in manufacturing sales and the second-fastest growth in employment, housing starts and retail sales.

Trade is key to the steady growth of our economy, something that is reflected in the most recent export figures from Statistics Canada. This data shows that our farmers, manufacturers and businesses were responsible for a record-breaking $3 billion in export sales in June. This 34 per cent year-overyear jump included increased exports of farm, fishing and food products, consumer goods as well as oil, gas and energy exports. To all those involved, keep up the great work.

As far as international trade is concerned, I am pleased to see progress as the federal government works to finalize a free trade deal between Canada and the European Union (EU). This trade agreement will provide our agricultural producers with significant new access to the European Union. National estimates of increased activity for Canada’s ag sector, as a whole, total $1.3 billion. It is encouraging to know that agreements in CETA could result in as much as $2.5 billion in new investment, creating new jobs and opportunities in northern Saskatchewan.

Home to larger-than-life landscape, more than 80 million acres of forest, 100,000 lakes, river rapids, canyons and sand cliffs, there is always something to see and do in Saskatchewan – especially in the summer.

Over the summer I have had the opportunity to attend a number of community events, the majority of which wouldn’t be possible without the work of volunteers.

In the coming weeks, I strongly encourage you to consider nominating someone, a local volunteer, for a Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal.

Recipients should be someone who goes out of their way to make contributions that benefit our communities and our province. You have until October 18 to nominate a current or former longterm resident.

This is a great way to thank someone for their contributions. You can learn more online at saskatchewan.ca/ honoursawards.

If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.

Sharon Strand Sigfuson, Puzzle Pieces in a Saskatchewan Corn Patch, painting.

Surreal Saskatchewan at Biggar Museum Touring from May 1, 2014 to April 23, 2016.

“Surreal Saskatchewan” is a group exhibition that presents an alternate vision of life on the Prairies.

Unnerving and often unexpected this exhibition reflects the uneasy live of those who make their home in Saskatchewan.

Monique Blom, Trea Jensen, Vlade Maras-

ovic, Sharon Strand Sigfuson, Jean E. Sonmor, and Leesa Streifler have created paintings that transport the viewer into alternative dreamlike worlds.

World where prehistoric skeletal step-bison roam the plains, menacing jesters torment, rainbow hills emerge from still waters, children and women transform into animals, and life cycles into

death.

Every picture tells a story and nothing is as it seems. Teeter-tottering between light and dark, joyful and despairing, Surreal Saskatchewan reflects the complexities of Prairie life.

“Surreal Saskatchewan” is currently showing at the Biggar Museum and Gallery.

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COMING EVENTS

SUNDAYS in SEPTEMBER: Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 10:30 a.m. Potluck lunch after church on the 28th. Everyone is welcome. For more information or pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-948-3731 or 306-951-7122.

48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street @ 10:50 a.m. June 29 - September 7. Worship will be at 10:50 a.m.

There will be no Sunday School sessions for the summer. The church office number is 306948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor.

36tfn TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2: The Biggar Museum and Gallery will be resuming winter hours: Monday-Friday 1-5 p.m.

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COMING EVENTS SEPTEMBER 5-23: Biggar Arts Council and the Biggar Museum will be presenting a new art exhibition in the Credit Union Gallery in the museum; “Surreal Saskatchewan”, artists from all over Saskatchewan presenting an alternative vision of life on the prairies.

35c3 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Biggar Museum will be serving beverages during the Show n Shine in Third Avenue Park.

35c2 Sukanen Ship Museum Threshing Bee Sept 6-7. Highway Two 13km south of Moose Jaw. Tractor/vehicle parade, ploughing, binding threshing demos daily.

Call 306-693-7315. Sukanenmuseum.ca MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Biggar Barracuda Swim Club bottle drive, 5:30-8 p.m. If you cannot be home, please set bottles on front step. If you require pickup please call Candace Moon at 306-948-7128,

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COMING EVENTS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8: 7 p.m. Donors Choice meeting at New Horizons boardroom.

Donors Choice board members and a representative from local organizations supported

by Donors Choice please attend. We NEED your support.

36c1 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9: Biggar and District Arts Council Annual General Meeting.

AGM 7 p.m.; regular meeting 7:30 p.m. Biggar Museum. New members welcome.

36c1 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17: Deadline for nominations for Seniors Appreciation Award. For nomination forms and info contact Biggar New Horizons, 948-5115.

36c1 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: Bridal shower for Kimberley Guran, 2-4 p.m. at the New Horizons in Biggar. Please bring your favourite recipe and sign it. Kim is marrying Michael Bartsch November 1, 2014 in Denzil.

36p3 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24: 6:30 p.m. St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church.

Registration and read through with Prairie Notes Community Choir. $50 = music. This is an adult community choir that sings a variety of music. Our Christmas Concert this year will be December 14 with regular Wednesday evening practices.

For more information, phone Cindy Hoppe at 306-948-7147 or 306-948-2947.

34c3 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27: Biggar will be participating in the national celebration of Culture Days. Craftspeople, artists interested in showcasing their work in Artisans Alley at the former Presbyterian Church on Main Street are asked to call Cindy Hoppe to reserve space by September 15 at 306-948-7147.

Performers interested in sharing their music in the church or as buskers are asked to contact Peggy L’Hoir at 306-948-5231

by September 15/2014.

34c6 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: St. Gabriel’s Fall Supper from 5-7 p.m., Biggar Community Hall.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; Adults $15; 6-12 years $8; Under 5 FREE. Take out orders $15 call 306-948-2954 or 306-948-3880 by 10:30 a.m. September 28.

36c4 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “The Midnight Roses”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/Seniors, $25 (advance, $20); students, 13 and older, $15; children, 12 and under, $5. Advance and Season tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-948-2452.

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19: Perdue United Church Fowl Supper, Perdue Community Complex.

Doors open 4:30 p.m.; supper 5 p.m. Adults $12; 6-12 $6; preschoolers, Free.

OBITUARIES Austen Earl Patrick Dielsen

The family of Austen Earl Patrick Dielsen announces with great sorrow his passing on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Mudie Lake, Saskatchewan.

Austen is lovingly survived by his parents, mother: Veronica Montgomery of Bonnyville, AB; father: Dan Dielsen (Tina Redlich) of Radisson, Sk; three sisters: Miranda Dielsen (Louis Heiber) of Pierceland, SK, Karlee Dielsen (Laine Waddell) of St. Paul, AB, Delainee Dielsen of Bonnyville, AB; maternal grandmother: Maxine Montgomery (Harvey Kroll) of Saskatoon, SK; paternal step-grandmother: Hilda Dielsen of Biggar, SK; great grandmother: Lucy Reid of Victoria, BC; uncles & aunts: Angela (Joe) Taylor of Madison, Wisconsin, USA, John (Christie) Montgomery of Amisk, AB, Janet Hanson of Perdue, SK, Shelly (Dean) Nelson of Wilkie, SK, Kelly (Murray) Keller of Wilkie, SK, Tina (Andy) Golebiewski of Victoria, BC, Karen (Steve) Ostapiw of Saskatoon, SK; two nieces: Ainsley Heiber, Paxtyn Heiber; as well as many cousins & friends.

Austen was predeceased by his maternal grandfather: Ronald Montgomery; paternal grandparents: Earl & Betty-Anne Dielsen.

A Celebration of Austen’s life, Friday, August 29, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pierceland Community Hall, Pierceland, SK. M.C: Kent Dubreuil; eulogists: Max Landry, Shane Landry, Mitch Lutein; guest speaker: Pastor Phil Crump; pianist Ryan Eistetter. Honourary urnbearers: Jordan Nault, Tegan Lodoen, Chris Anderson, Cullen Sutherland, Hayden Marguette, Duncan Sutherland. Urnbearers: Max Landry, Shane Landry.

A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

Memorial tributes in memory of Austen may be sent to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1010-10117 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 1W8 and/or Canadian Mental Health Association, 1301 Ave. P North, Saskatoon, SK S7L 2X1.

Please visit our website at www. mementofuneralchapel.com to view online obituary and send condolences.

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MEMORIALS

NOTICE

TROJAN: In loving memory of Nettie who passed away August 26, 2000 Loved in life, and living yet, In the hearts of those who never forget.

Remembered by her family 36p1 LARLHAM: In loving memory of Pat who passed away Sept.8, 2000.

Fond memories linger everyday, Remembrance keeps him near.

He lives with us in memory And will forever more.

From your family Dorothy, Jim, Dan, Laura, Joan and their families 36p1

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

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements.

For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our web site at www.swna.com. tfn Live Entertainment! Season Tickets on sale for the 36th Biggar and District Arts Council Concert Series, 20142015. Oct. 2 Midnight Roses, Nov. 8 Fung-Chiu Piano Duo, Jan. 11 Robert Post, comdey; Feb. 19, Royal Wood; Mar. 28, Pear; Apr. 10, Jimmy Rankin; May 2, Memory Lane.

Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Adult $110; Student, $80 (13 & older); Senior, $105 (65+); Family (2 adults, 2 dependent children), $220.

When you buy a Season Ticket it is like getting 3 shows free. Bringing the World to Biggar.

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INVITATIONS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14: You are invited to a co-ed baby shower for Mark and Jill Taylor, 507 Wakaw Cres, Saskatoon at 2 p.m. Card at Pharmasave 36p1

ENGAGEMENT Ana-Maree and Jason are getting married

MISCELLANEOUS Brian and Norma Back of Biggar, SK are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Ana-Maree Back to Jason Carstairs son of Joe and Kelly Carstairs of Rosetown, SK

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MISCELLANEOUS BOSCH Mixers $229 & up, VITAMIX Blenders, SPIRAL slicers, SPIN Mop, BUNN Coffee makers, Grain mills, KITCHENAID 7 qt Mixers $549 1.3hp. Call Hometech 1-888-692-6724 Regina www. hometechcanada.ca PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306649.1400 for details.

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Patented whole house reverse osmosis. Payment plan. 1-800BIG-IRON (244-4766); www.

BigIronDrilling.com. View our 29 patented & patent pending inventions. Since 1957.

WANTED Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306658-2132 tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306948-1773 or 306-948-5393.

Pickup available. tfn FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www. dollars4guns.com.

WANTED – Shed Antlers & Old Traps. Phone Bryon 306278-7756 or Phil 306-2782299.

CARS & TRUCKS 1996 Ford Taurus, red, 191,000km, a/t/c, power windows and doors, very good condition. Phone 306-6582110 33c3 Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Toyota & More... Vehicles from $47/ week with Bad Credit or No Credit. Bankruptcy OK. $0 Down Options. Cars, Trucks, SUVs and Minivans. 1-800591-5127 Apply Online @ www.CanadaDrives.ca

SEED & FEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

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

SEED & FEED To give away, 600 acres of flax straw, must be baled. Call 306948-3450 or 306-948-7601 33p3 Wanted to buy straw to bale or already baled. Doug Weekes, 306-948-2077 or Clinton Weekes, 306-948-7253.

34p3 Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

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

REAL ESTATE For Sale one bedroom Condo, Close to the U of S and bus route, close to Malls, Parents with kids going to university #23-3625 Chaben pl .

Saskatoon. $149900 Ready for Quick sale, Call Scott Ziegler @ 306-230-1070

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

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

Asking $210,000. Call Tim 306-948-5052.

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

306-948-9186 22tfn

HOUSES for SALE House for sale in Landis, Sask.

Double corner lot, directly across from the school. Three bedrooms, full basement, good size kitchen with lots of cupboards; washer, dryer, fridge, stove, built in dishwasher and microwave included. Large shed with good garden spot; deck on back of house. REDUCED to $40,000 obo. Would make a great starter home or retirement home. For more information call (306) 9487161.

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HOUSES FOR RENT One bedroom house, washer, dryer, fridge and stove included. Available September 1. $550 per month. Call 306948-2233 33p3

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 2014

HOUSES FOR RENT Two and Three-bedroom houses for rent. Close to downtown and school. Fridge and stove included. For viewing call 306-948-3674 or 306-948-9517 or 306-9487022.

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MOBILE HOME SINGLE WIDE SHOWHOMES now reduced!

Craigs Homes, a proud supplier of Moduline Manufactured Homes, is wanting to make way for the new homes coming out for 2015. Come and check out some sweet deals. An example is our 20 X 76 Canberra, 1520 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom is now at $115,900. Regular price $118,900. Call Marg at 1-855-380-2266.

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www. crownsteelbuildings.ca

Services WELCOME WSINCE AGON 1930 If YOU are…

• NEW to our communities of Biggar/Landis/Perdue • Have a new baby Call WELCOME WAGON at 306-948-3837

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

The Disability Tax Credit Allows for: $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit

Covers: -Hip/Knee Replacements, - Arthritic knees, hips, hands, or shoulders, - COPD, other Disabling Conditions

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

For more information call: Karen/Kevin • 948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar The Biggar Museum rents the Credit Union Gallery for meetings, luncheons, workshops et cetera. Call for bookings, very reasonable rates and more information, 306-948-3451.

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HEALTH/ WELLNESS DISABILITY BENEFIT GROUP - Suffering from a Disability? The Canadian Government wants to give you up to $40,000. For details check out our website: www.disabilitygroupcanada.com or Call us today toll-free 1.888.875.4787.

There is a HUGE demand for CanScribe’s

Medical Transcription graduates.

Enroll today! info@canscribe.com www.canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535

$15,000 Refund (On Avg)

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

40tfn AUTOMOTIVE SHOP RENTAL! Do your own work, 4-post truck lift with roller jack, 7,000 lbs capacity.

Hourly or Daily rates. Phone 306-948-3670 or 306-9484212 35p3 Horizontal Directional Drilling and Hydro-Vac Services.

Fast, Efficient, Reasonable!

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CAREERS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EXPERIENCE is an asset We offer FREE recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or Call Toll-Free: 1-855-2860306.

M E D I C A L TRANSCRIPTION is an indemand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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

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

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WANTED secretary that is proficient in Quick Books.

Please apply in person with handwritten resume to E-Kay Enterprises Ltd., 101 Turnbull Ave., Biggar or after hours call 306-948-5383 for appointment.

32tfn servers, dishwasher/prep cook.

Full-time/part-time. $11-$15/hour. Medical and Dental Benefits available. DT’s Restaurant, Box 43, Eston, SK S0L 1A0. 306-962-7058 (c); 306-962-3281 (r).

The Davidson Leader, a weekly community newspaper in south-central Saskatchewan, has an immediate opening for a reporter/photographer.

Davidson, an agricultural community with a population of about 1,000, is located midway between Saskatoon and Regina on Highway 11.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a diploma or degree in journalism. Candidates must possess a strong work ethic and be highly-motivated to serve our readers. The job involves covering all aspects of community life including news, community events and sports.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

Responsibilities include generating story ideas and covering assignments. Web posting is also a requirement of the job. Knowledge of Mac computers and experience with Adobe Creative Suite is an asset. Page layout is a requirement of this job.

Candidates must own a reliable vehicle and have a valid drivers license. Please send resumes and clippings (PDFs preferred) to: Tara de Ryk, publisher, Davidson Publishing Ltd. 205 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 786, Davidson, SK S0G 1A0, Canada Tel: (306) 567-2047 Fax: (306) 567-2900 Cooks, lounge/restaurant

Town of Biggar, Saskatchewan

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITION The Town of Biggar is accepting application for an in scope heavy equipment operator position.

QualiÀcations: Must be capable of and have the skill to operate and maintain all Town equipment including the grader, backhoe with loader, street sweepers, etc. Duties also include daily maintenance and record keeping for the equipment, monitor repairs associated with the equipment plus any other assigned duties.

The applicant must possess a valid driver’s license with no restriction on license. Class 1A would be an asset. Applicant must also possess a valid air brake ticket on license to be able to operate garbage truck and tandems. Knowledge of street maintenance, installation of water and sewer lines; Àre hydrants and valves, and other municipal infrastructure would be an asset.

Salary Rate:

As per Union agreement

Further information call Barb or Marty at 306-948-3317. Submit applications including resume and references to Barb Barteski, CAO, Town of Biggar, P.O. Box 489, Biggar, Saskatchewan S0K 0M0. Fax 306-948-5134 or email: bbarteski@townofbiggar.com The Town of Biggar wishes to thank all prospective applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE BACHELORETTES Looking for someone you cannot wait to see again!

Casey, 42. “I have two children, a girl and a boy.

I am a teacher and I love my job. I live in a small town where I feel I know everyone and my dating opportunities are limited.

“My parents were married at my age, 28. I am the girl next door. I love the outdoors, love God, my family and my community.”

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We are currently looking for

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NEWSSTANDS Working in our Ray’s Transport Fleet, these drivers will be hauling grain, fertilizer & livestock feed throughout Sask, Manitoba and Alberta. This position offers a very busy, year-round employment opportunity!

All applicants must have a valid Class 1A license with a clean driver abstract and have at least 1 years driving experience with past Super B grain/ fertilizer, being a definite asset.

Town of Biggar, Saskatchewan

THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT @

• Biggar Esso • Leslie’s Drugstore • Pharmasave • Quick Stop • Super A Foods • Shop Easy Food • Weasie’s Gourmet Blends • Feudal Co-op, Perdue • The Store, Perdue

If you are interested in these opportunitities, you can contact Eddy at 306-651-4837 email HR@qlinetrucking.com or visit our website at qlinetrucking.com for more information.

POSITION:

This is an in scope union position providing administrative support to management and other ofÀce staff which includes word processing of correspondence, minutes, documents, Àling, record keeping, invoicing, processing utility and tax accounts plus other assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will have good communication skills, ability to work with department heads, co-workers and the general public. Must have experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft OfÀce and also have the ability to learn current ofÀce accounting systems (Business Software). Must be bondable.

SALARY RATE: As per union agreement.

INFO/APPLICATIONS: Further information call Barb or Marty at 306-948-3317.

Submit applications including resume and references no later than 4 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2014 to Barb Barteski, CAO, Town of Biggar, P.O. Box 489, Biggar, Saskatchewan S0K 0M0. Fax 306-948-5134 or email: bbarteski@ townofbiggar.com The Town of Biggar wishes to thank all prospective applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

This space in this directory is available for only

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

Call 306-948-3344

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

FAX SERVICE at The Independent

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Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

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

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

Hwy 14 East, Biggar 306-948-2109

HAULS TO THE DUMP

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

Sat. • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

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

306-948-3376

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

after hours George: 948-4042

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Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

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“Where we do it all for you!!”

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

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Town of Biggar, Saskatchewan

Cargill Limited - PRAIRIE MALT

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION GENERAL UTILITY - RECRETION Duties consist of general utility work for the Town associated with the operation and maintenance of the community hall and grounds, skating rink and grounds, swimming pool and grounds, maintenance of parks and playgrounds, recreation complex and cemetery plus any other assigned duties.

QualiÀcations should include the capability to operate and maintain an ice plant, zamboni and ice edger as well as other rink equipment, operating and maintaining community hall equipment, operating and maintaining swimming pool equipment, capable of operating and maintaining utility trucks and any other small equipment such as tractors with front end loaders, snow blowers, large and smal mowers. Skill: to perform building and janitorial maintenance, ice making and equipment repairs, possess handyman skills.

The applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with co-worker and the general public.

Salary Rate: As per Union Agreement Further information can be obtained about this position from Barb or Amanda at (306) 948-3317.

Prairie Malt is currently recruiting a candidate for a Temporary Barley Technologist position, from September 2014 to March 2015.

The successful applicant must have experience in grain quality evaluation and laboratory testing procedures. A Degree or a Diploma in a Chemistry Science Àeld or a minimum of two years experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.

Excellent computer skills are required. The position will entail performing routine lab quality assurance procedures, to monitor the quality of incoming barley.

Prairie Malt is a progressive company, providing excellent compensation and beneÀt packages for its employees.

Applications/Resumes may be submitted in conÀdence to:

Cargill Ltd - Prairie Malt P.O. Box 1150 BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0 Fax (306-948-5035 ATTN: QC Manager Phone calls will not be accepted.

Acknowledgements will be made only to those candidate under consideration.

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For Health’s Sake!

by Carmen McGregor, B.S.P., Biggar Pharmasave How to tell if my child has a fever

Fever is a symptom that your child’s body is fighting off an infection.

Typical causes of fever in young children can include ear infections, and colds.

The first step to treating a fever is to recognize what constitutes a fever. The most common way you can use to do this is by taking your child’s temperature with a thermometer. You can use many different types of thermometers and take your child’s temperature in different areas of the body.

Your child has a fever if they have a temperature above: • Rectal - 100.4°F (30.8°C) • Oral - 99.5°F (37.5°C) • Armpit - 98.6°F (37.0°C) • Ear - 100.0°F (37.8°C) Thermometers can vary in price, accuracy and method of use.

For newborns less than 3 months old, measure temperature rectally with a digital probe thermometer if possible. For children between 3 months to 4 years of age, check temperature rectally

or with an ear thermometer, or a non-contact infrared thermometer. After age 4, most children can hold an oral digital probe thermometer under the tongue long enough for a temperature reading.

Your pharmacist can help you choose a thermometer and discuss proper technique for taking an accurate temperature reading on your child.

The main reason we treat fevers is to keep your child comfortable so they will eat, drink, or sleep.

If your child has a mild fever but is playing, drinking fluids, and generally acting well, there is no reason to treat the fever. It is best to see your doctor if the fever is accompanied by other symptoms (e.g., ear ache, vomiting, diarrhea, et cetera) and lasts more than 24 hours, or in an infant younger than 3 months with a temperature of 100.4ºF (38ºC) or an older child with a fever higher than 104ºF (40ºC).

The most commonly used medicines to treat fever are acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil).

When used as recommended, acetaminophen and ibuprofen have few side effects and are quite safe.

Make sure you speak to your pharmacist to clarify dosing instructions.

Saskatchewan Publishers Group receives Government of Canada funding The Saskatchewan Publishers Group (SaskBooks) will receive $80,000 over two years ($40,000 in 2014–2015 and $40,000 in 2015– 2016) from the Support for Organizations stream of the Canada Book Fund.

Ray Boughen, Member of Parliament (Palliser), made the announcement August 27 on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.

“We understand the important economic and social benefits of supporting the Canadian book publishing industry and are committed to ensuring that readers everywhere have access to a broad range of Canadian-authored books,” said Glover.

This funding will help SaskBooks promote Sas-

katchewan book publishers and Canadian-authored books.

“The people at SaskBooks are passionate about promoting Saskatchewan book publishers and Canadian authors, and we are thrilled to support them in their endeavour to popularise great writing,” Boughen added.

SaskBooks anticipates that the initiative will promote approximately 200 Canadian authors and will reach an audi-

ence of 60,000 readers.

The Saskatchewan Publishers Group, which represents the Canadianowned and -controlled publishers of Saskatchewan, was incorporated in 1989. Through the $39.1 million Canada Book Fund, Canadian Heritage provides support to approximately 300 Canadian book publishers and industry organizations every year.

Publishers in Canada generate more than $2 billion in revenues each

year and employ around 9,000 Canadians.

“The Saskatchewan Publishers Group appreciates this important contribution by the Government of Canada made to the book publishing industry in Saskatchewan through the Canada Book Fund,” said Heather Nickel, President, Saskatchewan Publishers Group. “This support is key in getting the word out about Canadian books, enhancing the strength and excellence of Canadian publishing.”

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PAX Prime has come and gone, a chill is in the air. Khans of Tarkir approaches!

Autumn weather aside, with PAX Prime the flood gate of spoilers for the up coming set has been unleashed upon the Internet. We won’t have a complete picture of the set until the end of the month, but we do have a gander at a lot of the themes that this set will bring to bear, and the five new keyword mechanics, each associated with a clan.

Each clan also is home to a wedge, a combination of three colours. A wedge is one colour and it’s two enemy colours, and is generally a combination that has not been well represented in the game, as the majority of cards that can be cast with a wedge cost have been created exclusively for Commander decks.

Without further ado, the clans, wedges, and mechanics are as follows.

Azban (WBG) brings with it the Outlast mechanic.

A simple activated ability, you pay some mana and tap the

creature with it to give that creature a +1/+1 counter. While this may seem like it would play slow, a number of spoiled cards show additional interactions if your creatures have counters on them.

Jeskai (URW) gets Prowess as their mechanic.

Prowess grants a creature with it +1/+1 until end of turn whenever you play a non-creature spell.

Expect combat tricks a plenty, or even just someone holding on to a Tormod’s Crypt and an Ensoul Artifact until late game just to trigger a field wide +2/+2 on the cheap.

The Sultai (BGU) use Delve, a mechanic returning from Future Sight. Delve lets you exile cards from your graveyard to reduce the colourless component of the card’s casting cost.

Expect lots of self-mill effects in decks that use cards like this, and don’t be surprised of a “casting cost matters” sub-theme rears its head again in this set.

Mardu (RWB) shows up with Raid. Raid is

a post-combat trigger mechanic, and as a result cards with this mechanic will see the most use in the post-combat main phase. Keep in mind Raid just looks to see if you have attacked this turn, not how many times you attacked, so cards that grant multiple attack phases don’t inherently add value to Raid cards.

Finally, we have the Temur (GUR) which comes with Ferocious.

Ferocious is a power trigger, where if you have a creature with power four or greater when the trigger resolves (when you attack for some cards, casting the spell for others, and so on) you get an additional bonus.

Temur is also incidentally the Takir clan that “punch a bear” calls home, a card which we have only seen the art so far. Many are excited to see what the card does, and hopes that it mechanically holds up to the awesomeness that is a man giving a grizzly bear a haymaker.

The Khans block also brings Morph back into Standard and heralds the new Standard

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rotation cycle. Khans block will be the final three set block, and will be followed by the final core set at the tail end of summer next year. Not only will this impact the cycles of how Standard rotates (with changes happening at increments of 18 months as opposed to 24), it will also make things interesting for how the block will be drafted.

Where with a normal block (which would be large-smallsmall for set size) you would draft one booster of each set at the end,

and with bulkier blocks (which would be largesmall-large, akin to the the Khans block) where you would just draft three of the final set, this block will be doing things a bit differently.

At the halfway point you will draft one booster of the newest set, followed by two of Khans of Takir.

Then, at the end, you will draft two boosters of the final large set, and one of the second set.

This is both being done as a bit of an experiment and as a fluff tie-in to the story of this block,

with the small middle set being the turning point between two larger halves that never meet.

Sadly, dear readers, I have no deck list for you this month due to space constraints. I’ll be sure to launch straight in to mechanically themed decks for all of you once October hits and we have a full view of this first set to work with. In the mean time, just watch out for those bears, I hear that one is nursing a sore jaw!

“Punch a bear”, litterally what’s on the tin. The Internet has high hopes for whatever card gets this art. (image from magicspoiler.com/khans-tarkir)

Your Money Matters submitted by Todd Hawkins of TWH Financial, Biggar Why do you need life insurance?

If you have any debt – or anyone who depends on you financially – you should have some life insurance.

Life insurance can help ensure that your family will be able to maintain their lifestyle if you were to die unexpectedly. The tax-free life insurance payment that is made upon your death can be used to: • replace some or all of your income; • repay debts or continue debt repayments on mortgages, loans and credit cards; • pay for child care and any current or future education costs for your children; and • cover your funeral and estate costs, such as probate fees and capital gains taxes that may be due on death.

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Back to school shouldn’t break the bank, say NDP Parents and teachers are covering off more and more in the classroom, and the NDP says the extra costs have to stop.

“The start of the school year should be about excited kids getting new opportunities, but, increasingly, for parents and teachers it’s about opening their wallets to pay extra time and time again, replacing things the government no longer helps with,” said Trent Wotherspoon, NDP deputy leader and critic

for education.

Wotherspoon said the government should make affordability a priority.

Instead, the government has made cuts in classrooms, underfunded schools and left families and teachers who are already paying much more for the basics every month to fill the gaps.

“Teachers often spend literally hundreds of dollars to outfit their classrooms with educational supplies, while parents are pulling

out their wallets again and again at back-to-school time,” said Wotherspoon.

“Parents have always paid for running shoes and new backpacks – but today, parents are shelling out for extra supplies for classrooms that are bare, plus tutoring and extra help for their kids in classrooms that no longer have an educational assistant.

“In this economy, back to school should be a little easier for hardworking families, not harder.”