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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

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Arts Council announces 2013-14 season of narrative, home-grown charm and wit.

Silver Screen Scoundrels hit the Majestic on February 21. Their style

of music is reminiscent of a long ago silent movie past, to original silver screen fare, blended with a comedic raillery, the Silver

Screen Scoundrels live up to the name, providing a rollicking time in every show.

Award-winning

Canadian and American musicians form the trio Infinitus, coming to the Majestic on March 12.

Formed in 2008, their

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new season of entertaining possibilities is being promised by the Biggar and District Arts Council as they rolled out their 2013-14 Stars for Saskatchewan concert series.

The season begins this October 10 at the Majestic Theatre with Old Man Luedecke, one of Canada’s captivating roots singersongwriters.

The Nova Scotia awardwinning performer is touring his current album “Tender is the Night”, a nod to F.R. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel. Told with a s t o r y t e l l e r ’s h e a r t , Luedecke’s narrativedriven songs are playful, coy, and soul-warming.

“Tender” muses on love, art and purpose.

November 1, Lizzy Hoyt, one of the top instrumentalists in the country, comes to the Majestic Theatre.

The ‘East meets West’ performer combines energetic fiddling from the Maritimes with countryfolk songs from the West.

The “Best Female Artist” from the International Acoustic Music Awards recently received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for her outstanding contribution to commemorating Canadian veterans and history, through music.

J. J. Vo s s c o m e s t o the Community Hall, November 30. “Show ‘em Who’s Voss”, his latest effort, covers a wide range of socially conscious, relevant topics woven into an energetic performance.

J.J. leaves his heart on the stage for every show.

The new year brings singer-songwriter Del Barber to the Majestic on January 25. The awardwinning artist draws from country-folk traditions, tracing a clear line to the late-greats of songwriting.

His Prairie parables, finely crafted confessionals and twang-kissed tales of desire, have a keen sense

Finishing touches . . . Callie Poletz, right, puts her creativity to work while fellow St. Gabriel School classmate, Tanille Larochelle, looks on. The pair were

creating masterpieces for the upcoming Culture Days, slated for September 28 in Biggar. See Page 2 for more.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

accomplishments include winning the grand prize in the Friends of Chamber Music Competition held in Vancouver, and have been featured on CBC Radio Two. The group is currently on the faculty of the Thrive City String Academy and Boot Camp, the Saint James Music Academy, and the Vancouver Academy of Music.

The season comes to a close on April 24 at the Community Hall with Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys, serving up old-time roots music with a high energy level.

Come out and see Gordie M a c K e e m a n ’s “ C r a z y Legs” dance style, with a mix of bluegrass vocal styling. The lads from PEI have taken their great musical skill and love for the repertoire and added engaging, sometimes jawdropping, stagecraft and showmanship. Man for man there may not be a better roots band playing in Canada today. Booking them was a no-brainer.

Tickets are still available, just head on down to de Moissac Jewellers.

Minor change in list of charities for Donor’s Choice A

goal of $32,000 has been set for the 2013 Biggar and District Donor’s Choice Campaign.

The town blitz will take place October 8, 9 and 10.

As in the past, there are thirty-two charities included in this collection, nine of which are local ones. Saskatchewan Safety Council, having received the least support, has been deleted. Anyone wishing to support this agency can donate directly at 445 Hoffer Dr., Regina, Sask.

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Friends of Leipzig Sponsorship Inc. has been added. It’s sole purpose is to assist alcoholics and addicts seeking rehabilitation by providing financial sponsorship to attend the Leipzig Serenity Retreat.

D o n o r ’s C h o i c e i s a volunteer-run organization administering a once-ayear collection for these charities. This enables people to plan and budget

their charitable donations more easily. The donor chooses as many charities as he/she wishes and the amount given to each. Your address is not given out to these agencies or any other appeal mailing lists.

No more than one per cent of money received are held back for administration.

Some charities have updated the information provided on the info sheets which will be available for pickup at several businesses including grocery stores, drug stores, Royal Bank, Credit Union, New Horizons, Museum, Library, The Independent and rural municipality offices. You are encouraged to read the information to know how your donations benefit all.

Many canvassers are needed. If you are willing to canvass a block or two in town please call Shirley Laycock at 948-5303 or Marg Irven at 948-2283.

For your convenience a

canvasser will call at your home. However, if you are missed by a canvasser, you may take your donation directly to the Biggar Royal Bank.

Rural residents please take your donations directly to the Royal Bank.

Biggar and District Donor’s Choice committee

encourages area residents to be generous and courteous when a canvasser calls and make this a successful campaign.

Power Steering . . . Barrel racer, Amber Mirosovsky gets the power to the ground, September 10 during the final Biggar Rec Valley Tuesday night races for the season.

The event draws racers in from various communities, making for a very well attended competition. Check out biggarindependent.ca for more pictures this Friday. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Culture Days Student Art

Cultivating the creative spirit in us all, students from St. Gabriel School, pictured here, and Biggar Central School, put their inner Van Gogh, Renoir and Matisse to work to create some masterpieces for the annual Culture Day celebrations to take place September 28.

The day will be Àlled with face painting, buskers and other activities at the old Bargain Shop and Majestic Theatre, and these wee artists will Àgure prominently. By their intensity, they really let the creative juices Áow, having a bit of fun along the way!

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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by Rod Pedersen, Voice of the Riders ad•ver•si•ty: 1.) adverse fortune or fate; misfortune; calamity; 2.) an adverse event or circumstance.

REGINA -- As early as Week 2, when the Saskatchewan Roughriders were 2-0 after a 36-21 win over Calgary in the 2013 home-opener, I pointed out in this space that the good fortune wouldn’t last forever.

“And you know the adversity is lurking right around the corner,” was what I wrote on July 7.

As it turned out the team would jump out to a 5-0 start and then extend their record to 8-1 to represent the greatest start in the franchise’s 103 year history.

It was no groundbreaking prediction that the good luck would not last all year because every sports team faces the “Big A” at some point over the course of the season.

But did anyone think it would all come collapsing down on the Saskatchewan Roughriders at one time?

Well it did. In a period of about eight days over the past week or so.

It began with the 25-13 loss in the Banjo Bowl in Week 11 which snapped the Riders’ three-game win streak and dropped them to 8-2 and into a tie with Calgary for firstplace in the CFL West.

Later in the week it was learned linebacker Ray Williams,an inspirational leader who led the team in sacks and tackles, would be done for the season with a torn knee ligament.

Then came the news three members of the team were facing criminal charges stemming from a nightclub incident in August. Pile on the fact that team MVP Weston Dressler and former number-one overall pick Ben Heenan, one of the club’s top offensive linemen, wouldn’t dress for the team’s Week 13 game against Toronto and the bad news started to become an epidemic.

Oh, and then there’s last week’s game against the Argonauts. CFL-leading rusher Kory Sheets of the Riders went down in the second quarter of an eventual 31-29 loss with what, at the time, looked like an horrific knee injury. He never returned the game but we were told afterwards it’s only a mild sprain.

We’ll see.

Quarterback Darian Durant threw a seasonhigh three interceptions in the loss and the team was hit with a raft of more injuries. Adversity hit this club like a tidal wave.

But the ship is not going down.

“We are staying positive,” said Rider running back Neal Hughes, who replaced Sheets in the backfield. “We had a good

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School begins for Tiny Tots . . . Tiny Tot Nursery kids meet and greet St. Gabriel School Principal Rick Garchinski, Tuesday. The kids were back at it for talk in the locker room afterwards about the only people that can fix this is us. We have to be prepared to get out there, put the work in, and we’re willing to do that.

We’re a great team with a lot of great leaders. It’s just a matter of putting it all together and going out to find those winning ways again.”

It was a calm, reasoned approach from a 10year veteran who’s seen it all through his time with the Green and White. The team will get a couple of days off to collect its thoughts, regroup and reassess, before getting back to work and preparing for Sunday’s meeting with the BC Lions at Mosaic Stadium on Plaza of Honour weekend.

A pause is what’s needed.

And then it’s time to look ahead, not behind.

“Definitely,” Hughes concluded. “That’s a

Weight loss clinic opens . . . Biggar Weight Loss Center owner, Anne Livingston, left, demonstrates some equipment to Penny McCallum, centre, and Barb Barteski, Friday. The new business held their official grand opening, giving interested residents a chance to see what they have to offer. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

challenge we’re all looking forward to and it’s fun playing divisional opponents, especially as many times as we do. We have to put this game behind us, correct our

another year of learning and laughing. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

mistakes, and I know it sounds like a cliché but we need to come out and play Roughrider football.”

That is a really fun, tough, exciting brand of

football when it happens.

After a two week hiatus, we’re ready to see it again.

(For daily rider news, follow Rod on Twitter at @sportscage)

Harvest progress ahead of five-year average Significant harvest progress was made this week, allowing Saskatchewan farmers to move ahead of the fiveyear harvest average.

Thirty per cent of the 2013 provincial crop is combined and 36 per cent is swathed or ready to straight-cut, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report for the period of September 3 to 9. The five-year average (2008-2012) for this time of year is 28 per cent combined and 31 per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut.

Harvest is most advanced in the southwestern region, where 46 per cent of the crop is combined. Twentyeight per cent is combined in the southeast; 23 per cent in the east-central region; 38 per cent in the west-central region; 15 per cent in the northeast and 16 per cent in the northwest.

Warm weather over the past few weeks has helped speed crop development.

Of the crop that has been harvested, aboveaverage yields are being reported in most areas.

Spring wheat average yields are reported as 43 bushels per acre, barley 66 bushels per acre, canola 35 bushels per acre, lentils 1,600 pounds per acre and peas 42 bushels per acre. Average yields vary from region

to region, depending on seeding conditions and growing season moisture.

Thunderstorms later in the week dropped more than 60 mm of rain on some parts of the south.

Province-wide, the week’s rainfall ranged from nil to 86 millimetres.

Grasshoppers, wind and heavy rains caused the majority of the reported crop damage.

Across the province,

topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as three per cent surplus, 59 per cent adequate, 30 per cent short and eight per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 54 per cent adequate, 35 per cent short and 10 per cent very short.

Farmers are busy desiccating, swathing and combining.

CORRECTION: Last week’s Independent contained an error on Page 2. On the photo page of the BCS Blazers, the caption incorrectly said that the Blazers next home game was October 24.

In fact, it is this September 24. Our apologies.

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Time to raise the basic personal exemption The Canadian Taxpayers Federation and its regions is good at identifying issues that taxpayers should be vocal about changing. There are a number of campaigns being addressed on their website on the federal level and also at the provincial level.

In Saskatchewan one of the campaigns is the raising of the basic personal exemption. This has been an issue for a number of years and one of the most prominent fans of increasing the BPE is the Saskatchewan Federation of Independent Business.

Any time the issue of raising the minimum wage would arise Marilyn Braun-Pollon has been very vocal about the basic personal exemption and how this would benefit the lower income class far more than raising minimum wage. Her figures are compelling.

Take a look at basic personal exemptions in our neighbouring province of Alberta where is it. $16,775 (2009). At the same time Saskatchewanians were only allowed to make $13,269 before paying taxes. The taxpayers group would like to see this rise to $15,000.

Basically, this means taxpayers in the province would be able to make $15,000 before having to pay income tax. This is not even what is considered the poverty level. By letting people make more money before being required to pay a tax means more money in their pocket to live on.

At the end of the day, the disposable income will very likely be spent on goods and services (where a tax will apply) that are very much a necessity for lower income wage earners.

It’s time to make the move.

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Success of Alberta’s liquor store privatization a lesson for other provinces The reason other governments haven’t followed Alberta’s example has more to do with fear of entrenched special interests

by Mark Milke, Senior Fellow, The Fraser Institute Distributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia.com Twenty years ago the Alberta government swiftly and boldly threw open Alberta’s markets in beer, wine and spirits.

The result has been a success story of intense competition, added convenience and thousands of new jobs.

It was in early September 1993 that Alberta announced it would privatize its government liquor stores. It did so with remarkable speed. On the day privatization was announced, the province owned 202 government liquor stores. Just two days later, the first store was shut. By Christmas, two-thirds of the government shops were closed or sold (in some cases, to government employees).

The last Alberta government liquor store was out of business by early March 1994, just six

months after the initial announcement.

The results speak for themselves. Pre-privatization, in addition to the 200-plus government liquor stores, the private sector operated 65 fullproduct outlets while 530 hotels offered up a limited product selection for sale. In the 20 years since the Alberta government exited the retail business, private sector retail outlets have grown to 1,982 in total. Product selection has expanded, from 2,200 in 1993 to over 19,000 varieties of beer, wine and spirits now. Employment in retail liquor stores (including the government numbers at the time of privatization) jumped from 1,300 employees to 4,000.

Alberta’s privatization model has its critics. For example, the self-labelled Consumers Association once claimed Alberta’s prices were mostly higher than British Columbia.

And one university think tank claimed the Alberta government lost $1.5 billion in revenue since privatization.

Both claims are incorrect. The Consumers’ study used median prices (not the lowest prices available in Alberta) and surveyed just 53 products. Also, the group ignored one of the cheapest sources of beer wine and spirits in Alberta: the Real Canadian Liquorstore chain (a division of the Superstore/Loblaws group).

In contrast, 11 years ago, I conducted a more comprehensive review of prices between British Columbia and Alberta using pre-tax and pre mark-up prices. I made both “deep” and “wide” comparisons and looked for the lowest available price, not some “median” measurement.

On the deep comparison, I contrasted 1,845 products available at B.C. government stores with

two chain stores in Alberta; 83 per cent of beer, wine and spirits were cheaper in Alberta, even including much of the wine produced in British Columbia (something I still find true in personal shopping).

On the “wide” comparison, I compared 166 products available at both B.C. government stores and 100 Alberta stores; 90 per cent were cheaper in Alberta. On a pre-and postprivatization contrast, a 2003 study by economist Douglas West based on 100 Alberta stores found retail prices rose by four per cent in the immediate years after privatization but dropped in the last half of the 1990s, in part due to increased competition.

And what about the claim of lost revenue, a red herring often advanced by privatization opponents including, for example, government employees’ unions in

Ontario whose members work in government liquor stores?

The data shows Alberta hasn’t exactly starved itself of booze revenues.

Including the first fully privatized budget year (1993/94), and to the end of the last year, the Alberta government reaped $11-billion in mark-ups (read “tax”) from beer, wine and spirits. That includes $729 million in the past year alone.

In fact, it is those markups, rather than privatization, that have the most effect on revenues.

Finally, privatization opponents point to the social ills that could result from liquor store privatization. But a 2009 Frontier Centre study found that Saskatchewan, a province with a plethora of government-run liquor stores and comparatively low overall sales and alcohol consumption rates, still showed the “highest, second-highest or

third-highest rates of alcohol-related harm with respect to friendships, marriage, work, studies, employment, finances, legal problems and physical violence.”

Twenty years after Alberta began to dismantle and sell off government liquor stores,no other provincial governments has exited the retail side of the liquor business, not economic or social reasons, but for merely political ones: too many government employees’ union have a vested interest in the status quo.

The reality is that private retailing of beer, wine and spirits is unremarkable wherever it occurs - whether in Alberta in stand-alone private liquor stores, or Europe, where grabbing beer or wine off the grocery store shelf is considered a normal part of shopping.

Mark Milke is a Senior Fellow with the Fraser Institute.

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It’s hard to imagine that spending a day in a cemetery would be on the bucket list of a summer holiday but to someone who is interested in genealogy that is indeed what they will do. So, when my cousins from British Columbia travelled to the Prairies this summer that is what they did.

A cemetery is a great place to catch up on history and find long lost relatives. The dates on memorials often tell a story. This is a time when your high school history comes alive as your memory banks search for events that may have caused so many to be buried at the same time (such as a plaque or war).

Not only do the dates on the tombstones covey a story but the grave markers themselves say a lot. Stones may be large and ornate signifying a wealthy family or small and classic meaning the family did not possess wealth. A marker may tell of a personal interest of an individual such as a rose for a gardener or a horse for a horseman, or a sheaf of wheat for a farmer.

What caught my attention were the wrought iron crosses in the cemetery. Further research tells me this is a tradition brought over from Europe, most specifically the German settlers. These crosses are found from central Canada to Kansas,

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from Mississippi to the Rockies. As with all things they are very symbolic -- the cross represents sacred; the iron represents strength. Attributes which the pioneers lived by and were honoured.

These crosses were particularly suited to our Prairie climate. The wrought iron was tough enough to withstand anything the Prairies could dish out -- fires, storms, drought, winds, even the passing of time.

In early days local blacksmiths would often be called upon to create a cross, often using pieces of scrap metal. Some of them learned the craft in the “old country” where they would serve as apprentices.

“Eizenkreuzen” were crafted by generations by the blacksmiths on the steppes of the Volga and Black Sea region of Russia but other nationalities (Irish, German, Hungarian, Czech, Ukrainian, French/Metis and others) also embraced the tradition.

The many designs tell a story. Some included leaves, flowers,

sunbursts, stars and angels. Or the could be personalized with the initial of the deceased.

Another skilled craftsman was Samuel Miller. Miller was one of 300,000 German Russians who emigrated to the Americas and brought his craft with him. His crosses were featured in the video Prairie Crosses, Prairie Voices: Iron Crosses of the Great Plains.

There is an historic site near Strasburg, North Dakota that includes wrought iron crosses. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. Here you will find many crosses designed by blacksmith Paul Keller. Keller was a well-known German Russian blacksmith who developed an individual style in his crosses.

Sadly, today this tradition has been lost.

It is difficult to find a country blacksmith for one thing. For another people prefer stone or fibreglass today. But there is no doubt this age old tradition yielded some beautiful art work in its day.

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Gov’t partners with Students Commission to address violence against women The Honourable Dr. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, along with Kelly Block, Member of Parliament (MP) for Saskatoon– Rosetown–Biggar, last week announced support for a new project that will engage men and boys in ending violence against women and girls in three Canadian cities.

“Our government is committed to ending violence against women and girls in communities across Canada,” said Leitch, September 12. “That is why we are working with organizations such as the Students Commission of Canada to address this problem. This project will identify the factors influencing violence against women and girls, and engage men and boys in responding to these issues in their communities.”

“When it comes to violence against women and girls, everyone must be part of the solution,” added Block.

“By reaching out to young women and men and encouraging them to play a role in addressing this problem, this project will contribute to reducing gender-based violence

across Canada.”

The Students Commission of Canada is receiving $299,175 in funding for a 24month project that will engage men and boys in ending violence against women and girls across Canada, namely in Saskatoon, Toronto and Victoria. In partnership with stakeholders, participants will take part in training activities, develop a needs assessment, and conduct a gender-based

analysis of the issues related to violence in women’s lives.

“The Students Commission of Canada has been working with youth to reduce violence for several years now,” said Stoney McCart, Executive Director. “This new funding from the Government of Canada

will allow us to broaden our reach, engaging even more men and boys who will acquire the skills they need to eradicate violence against women and girls in their communities.”

This project is being supported under Status of Women Canada’s call for proposals, ‘Working Together: Engaging Communities to End Violence against Women and Girls.’ It aligns with the specific theme of ‘Engaging men and boys in ending violence against women and girls.’

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting projects that yield concrete results for women and girls in Canada while strengthening families, communities and the country. Through Status of Women Canada, the government’s support for community-based projects has nearly doubled since 20062007, supporting over 600 projects.

Since 2007, Status of Women Canada has invested more than $62 million in projects to end violence against women and girls.

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• Community Initiatives Fund • RBC Foundation • Access Communications • SunWest School Division • BCS 2000 • Student Summer Works Program • SaskEnergy

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by Bob Mason

The Pioneer!

A long time ago, Yours Truly scribbled the piece about our Dad who came west in the early 1400’s and homesteaded (SW 34-39-10-3rd.) Without a doubt he had a few good years, but like most homesteaders he also had a few bad ones in the 1930’s. They experienced the whole deal! In 1955, (our provincial centennial) the poem below appeared in the StarPhoenix.

He hung his shirt on a fence post and he took the lines in his hand.

With his eyes on the far horizon, he started to plow the land. And while the sun beat down on his shoulders, and the oxen laid in the heat. He joyed in the job he was doingand the furrow under his

feet. He whistled a tune at sunrise as he strode from his shanty door. And he breathed a prayer in the evening as he threw his boots on the floor. Then he slept, and he dreamed of the future, and the moon rose full and clear.

As the Lord sent down his blessings to the home of the pioneers!

The “Castles of Grain” mentioned here, were sure a part of the Saskatchewan landscape all through the 1900’s.

(The Encyclopedia says there were over 6000 of them!)

After the people going through the countryside didn’t even know that a town was there until they saw the elevators!

The Pioneers of the 1900’s are mostly gone-

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So are many of the elevators!

Where is this man that I write of - ? For the fields are ripe today. With the wheat of a million acres that stretch to the west away swaying under the moonbreeze sheening under the standing a golden symbol of the tool of that stalwart one! And into the endless distancewhere the castles of grain arise. The haze of the prairie harvest, hangs on the autumn skies and the roar of a thousand combines, reaping from year to year brings a comforting note of triumph, to the dreams of the pioneers!

There is not much use in telling about all those things that pioneer ancestors faced. One has to live that kind of life in order to understand!

Those years that YT writes about, had a lot to do with forming our outlook!

Where is this “man of the mould board” who planted that seed of old that has drifted across the prairie, till it covers the plains with gold?

Now a modern home by the highway, on the spot

where that shanty stood is a symbol to all who follow, that the way of the west is good! And longer he stands in the sunset, watching now from the hill. Seeing his sons and the grandsons take up the plow to till with memories blurring the vision that once was so true and clear of this land that had lured him and loved him - and made him a pioneer!

Their ideals may not sound like very much for after all their hardships the pioneer people seldom seemed to have won!

Like drowning men, they grasped at the straws of a family way of life that was fast disappearing in the whirlpool of world thinking! They stayed with us, and this thought alone is a great part of our heritage!

Yonder he stands on the hilltops, watching out over the plow seeing somehow in the sunset, the trails of the bison again crossing and crossing the grassland to disappear in the haze.

That hangs like a dusky curtain, on the stage of

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the early days. Feeling the exultation that coursed in his veins of old. As the first hard sod of the prairie from the point of his ploughshare rolled and he knows as he stands there watching, that the trials of yesteryear were really the triumphs in the life of a pioneer!

This whole race of folks, who came to our west from all over the world has, above all else, (at least to themselves and consequently to us!) that dealing with hardships in one’s own way, is much more preferable than dealing with hardships forced upon them by others!

- Our way-of-life out here in Saskatchewan is envied all over!

Yonder he stands in the sunset, but he knows as he walks alone that the trails of those prairie bison have blazed the way of his own! For the rats that his homestead wagon, and will never be seen again! He knows that the mark of his coming, will fade as the years go by. With no more trace than the sunset will leave in the western sky. And his dreams of his teams and his binders, and the stook rows earned by his s sweat will disappear in the thought - and soon we will all forget!

When we were young (about 1925 or so) our old country school trail bumped over dozens of buffalo trails that led toward the river.

Long overgrown with the grass of years - they disappeared just as the Pioneers did! And often YT wonders about the future!

Will there be others like him? Who will follow up on the guest was the power to witch the wheatland that lie in the far northwest? Will there be men so willing to step from the Grondin ways to open the land, as he did, back in the early days?

Will the thrill of his old adventure, just die like the prairie wool leaving a listless legion with a cup that is over full!

Oh how we are going to miss him when we come

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to that day at last when no longer we’ll set and listen to his memories of the past!

Yours Truly really enjoyed writing this piece. Not only because the subject was such a familiar one, but because he felt free to choose the words he felt were right.

Dad often made “strike outs” before we started to plough, and “eyes on the horizon” just seemed the proper words.

“Throwing his boots on the floor” we still do - and on occasion we do.

“Whisper a prayer,” and just being related to a pioneer, we feel a little blessed!

For he lived through a grand adventure, that we’ll few of us know again and his life has been carved by that ploughshare on the face of the western plain. And although the name may be missing, to those who can read the line it’s a story of strength and of striving - it’s a talk that is true and fine. For it tells of the wide horizonof distances vast and blue and it tells of that old homesteader - and the job that he had to do!

It tells of his trials and triumphs, and now, as the end appears longer he stands in the sunsetthe last of the pioneers!

What a fine group of (ahem!)

“Role-models” the pioneers were eh?

Although we like to think about them as a kind of backward people who lived in our past, a people who didn’t seem to know any better than just produce food and live in peace.

Even thousands of years ago the Greeks seemed to know about the value of food too!

Midas (the “golden touch” guy) lost a lot of weight when his potatoes turned to gold, before everyone he asked Bacchus to rescind her spell. One of life’s most important necessities is food! We all know that!

Even the way-back Greeks knew it!

Is it any wonder that YT wrote the above (and below!) “My Dad’s ideas were full of meaning, (not that he valued wealth so much!) But because, to him, in a wheat field greening was a bit of creation that he could touch! He made his plans with a dedication, he worked at his way until he won. - But this - (1937 eh?)

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Diamond Lodge News

Family Centre receives donation . . . Earl Nostbakken, right, representing the Biggar Ministerial Association, hands Georgina Heather of the Biggar Family Centre a cheque for $275. The money was raised from the offering at the interdenominational church service from this year’s annual Town and Country Fair Days.

Teens can only work 16 hours during a school week Saskatchewan youth aged 14 and 15 are reminded that they must complete Saskatchewan’s Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course (YWRCC) and abide by Saskatchewan’s Minimum Age Employment laws if they want to work during the school year.

Employers are responsible for ensuring that each young worker provides them with a YWRCC certificate, which must be kept on file. Employers must also adhere to the labour standards, occupational health and safety, and minimum age employment laws.

“As school is a priority, it is important that youth with part-time jobs are aware of the minimum age laws,” Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said. “There are limits on the hours per week they can work and the start and end times of their shifts.”

Young workers under the age of 16 must have the consent of their parent or guardian to work; are not allowed to work after 10 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday; cannot work before school starts in the morning; and cannot work more than

16 hours during a school week.

The YWRCC is a mandatory ready-for-work course that teaches youth about occupational health and safety, labour standards laws and their rights and

duties as employees. Since 2010, more than 27,000 certificates have been printed.

The course can be taken online at lrws.gov.sk.ca/ ywrcc. You can also learn more about YWRCC at 1-800-667-1783.

BCS Report

by James Walker Well, the students and staff had their first full week in school last week.

It was very busy with all of special events organized by the SRC. Our Spirit Week included Superhero day, Muscle Shirt Day and concluded with a fantastic pancake breakfast on Friday. Thanks to all the staff and students who made the week a great success.

Our athletes are also getting into the swing of things. Football, golf, volleyball, and cross country running have all begun.

We wish all participants the best of luck in their

upcoming games, meets and tournaments. Other after-school activities, such as Little Scribblers, have also begun this week.

A couple of reminders for the end of September include the Terry Fox Run, which will be held on Friday, September 27 and there will be no classes on September 30 for students.

On behalf of the staff and students, we would like to pass on our condolences to Ms. Chupik, w h o s e f a t h e r- i n - l a w passed away last week.

Enjoy the last days of summer.

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Late registrations will be accepted; however, a $50 fee will be applied.

Hello everyone!

I hope you are doing well and to all of the farmers, I hope harvest is going well with you. It is always nice to hear how the crop is coming along.

On Monday last week, we had exercises and played bean bag toss.

Tuesday was current events. We had Donna read different pieces of material like The Independent, StarPhoenix, Western Producer and the Seniors paper.

They were all interesting.

Blast from the past was on at 2:30. We learned about each other which is always fun. We talked about things like vacation trips, careers and family.

Wednesday was an exciting day for seven residents. They took the Handibus to Saskatoon. We had a tour of the Western Development Museum.

We got to see old vehicles, tractors and trains. It was really nice to see old things that were familiar to us. We ate lunch at the BoomTown Café. The potato soup was delicious.

Some of the residents had sandwiches or hamburgers. Everything was delicious. It was also great to see the countryside. The combines and swathers were out. What a beautiful day it was.

Thursday was exercises and bingo.

Friday was Barbecue Club. We cleaned out the

carrots from the garden and had baked beans with our meal. Since it was so hot out we also had ice cream cart in the afternoon. Who doesn’t love ice cream? Everyone enjoyed it.

Saturday was a quiet day of doing puzzles, folding towels and watching a

movie in the afternoon.

Sunday was 1-1 time and the PALs came out for church in the afternoon.

Thanks to everyone who came out today and hope everyone stays happy and healthy during this fall season.

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What will the harvest of tomorrow bring?

by Calvin Daniels

When you drive around the countryside right now you see farmers harvesting one of the best looking crop in years.

In spite of a spring which seemed to threaten the very idea of getting a crop in the ground, things have come together thanks to Mother Nature to produce what has the appearance of a better than average crop.

And harvest so far has been a time of sunny skies and warm weather allowing farmers to put

a lot of acres through the combines already.

But as I drive around I wonder what a harvest a decade from now might look like.

In past columns I’ve talked about the likelihood we will see more soybeans and even potentially seed corner inching ever northward across the Canadian Prairies as new varieties make the crops viable in cooler, shorter daylight areas.

We are also likely to see varieties of existing crops which we can not

even imagine today.

Genetic modification might be seen by some as a dark shadow over agriculture, it will not be going away.

The ability to continue to grow crops effectively will demand changes to the plants we grow.

Whether it’s club root in canola, or fusarium in wheat, or bugs and disease today barely seen but which will grow in their impact on crops, many of the crop varieties of today will not be viable into the future.

History tells us as much. Rust was once a major issue in cereal crops, and it was plant breeders selecting for resistance which made the problem all but a distant memory.

Lodging is another incrop issue which new varieties over the years have helped lessen in many crops.

While those

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advancements were made through individual plant selection, GM technology looks to speed the process of development.

GM also broadens options by opening plant breeding to traits borrowed from one plant and placed in another to offer the desired result.

But what makes me wonder as I look out across a field of golden wheat is what technologies will arrive on the scene in the coming years to again alter what farmers grow?

As sometimes happens when one is contemplating such things you pick up a magazine and gain a glance at a little of what is to come.

The magazine is The

agAdvance, which is subtitled ‘Journal of Growing Innovations’, so it often shows glimpses of new technology.

“In a small settlement in southern Israel, a group of scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem are finetuning a new method for delivering diseaseresistant traits to seeds without genetically modifying the plant.

The process is similar to a vaccination, which protects a person from a disease by injecting them with a small sample of the neutralized virus.

The virus triggers the development of antibodies that protect the subject from being infected,” starts the story in question.

While the concept is still very much still that

- a concept, the potential of such a technique is intriguing to say the least.

Limited at present by the fact the benefits do not transfer to subsequent crops, that barrier might well be over come in time too.

And this is technology that has at least advanced to the stage it is in the public eye.

What of the research still so much in its infancy it is but a dream? Remembering rust resistance was once just a dream, we can only imagine what crops science will give farmers in the years ahead.

The results will be seen in the fields a decade and more from now, varieties and crops today barely imagined today.

Government supports job creation with three-year freeze of EI The Harper government announced Monday that it will freeze the Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate for employees at the 2013 level of $1.88 per $100 of insurable earnings for 2014, and additionally that the rate will be set no higher than $1.88 for 2015 and 2016.

“While Canada has seen steady job creation since the end of the global recession with over one million net new jobs, significant challenges remain in the global economy. Our Government is freezing EI rates and leaving $660 million in the pockets of job creators and Canadian workers in 2014 alone which will help provide the certainty and flexibility employers, especially small businesses, need to keep growing,” said Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty, at an event hosted by Ottawa Camping Trailers Ltd. “This tax relief will help support Canada’s continued economic

recovery and sustained, business-led, long-term growth.”

Since July 2009 employment has increased by more than one million jobs, the strongest job growth among Group of Seven (G-7) countries over the recovery. Close to 90 per cent of all jobs created since that time have been full-time positions, with more than 80 per cent in the private sector and two-thirds in highwage industries. The OECD recently projected Canada to lead the G-7 in economic growth for 2013 and the World Economic Form ranked Canada’s financial system as the safest and soundest in the world for a sixth year in a row.

Falling unemployment over the recovery means the EI Operating Account is on track to return to balance, and the premium rate increases previously projected are no longer necessary.

“As payroll taxes like Employment Insurance are particularly

challenging for small business, today’s announcement of an EI rate freeze is fantastic news for Canada’s entrepreneurs.

This move will keep hundreds of millions of dollars in the pockets of employers and employees which can only be a positive for the Canadian economy.

As employers pay 60 per cent of the cost of the EI system, small firms can use these savings to hire, improve wages or help grow their businesses,” said Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Starting in 2017, as announced in Economic Action Plan 2012, the EI premium rate will be set annually at a sevenyear break-even rate.

This will ensure that EI premiums are no higher than needed to pay for the EI program over that seven-year period, and will result in sustainable funding, affordable rates, and ongoing predictability and stability.

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Your Money Matters submitted by Todd Hawkins of TWH Financial, Biggar Build your foundation for financial success

Whether you have years of experience or are new to investing, it’s important to take the time to consider what you want to accomplish when building a foundation for financial success.

Just as you would start with a blueprint before you built a home, it’s critical to have a financial blueprint to ensure you are building the future you have envisioned for yourself.

This article discusses four easy steps that can help you determine and achieve your financial goals: 1.) Set short- and longterm goals.

2.) Determine your tolerance for risk.

3.) Match investment options with your time horizon and risk tolerance.

4.) Create an investment plan and revisit it frequently with your advisor.

Set short- and long-term goals If you haven’t taken the time to set your goals, your money may not be properly allocated to help you meet your objectives.

Begin by identifying financial goals and then consider how long you think it will take to accomplish them. Your time horizon is an important consideration as it defines the number of years before you need to access your money and can help you decide which objectives are achievable over the short- or long-term.

Short-term goals are tangible objectives that you plan to attain within the next five years - for example, saving for a car. Long-term goals will likely consist of objectives that reside roughly five years or more in the future- for example, saving for retirement.

Once you determine your objectives and where they fit within your time horizon, your next step is to determine your tolerance for risk.

Determine your tolerance

for risk Your tolerance for risk is the level of comfort or degree of acceptance you have in regards to a decline in the value of your investment portfolio.

In general, an investor’s short-term goals should be approached more conservatively, while longerterm goals can tolerate higher levels of risk.

Investor profile questionnaires can help as they feature a number of short questions designed to determine how tolerant you are of market volatility.

Match investment options with your time horizon and risk tolerance In general, the sooner you require your money, the more conservative you’ll need to be. That’s because if the market turns volatile and your portfolio declines in value, there will be less time to make up for the loss. Therefore, if you are putting money aside for a short-term objective, you’ll want to consider investing more conservatively.

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When you plan for a long-term objective such as a comfortable retirement, a recreational property or even a child’s post-secondary education, you may want to consider investments that have the potential to generate higher rates of return. While exposure to higher-risk investments may increase

the chances of a loss to your portfolio in the short term, having a long-term time horizon will help to minimize the impact of short-term market volatility. Simply put, more time gives your portfolio more of an opportunity to recover.

Create an investment plan and revisit it frequently

As you work with your advisor to build your plan, you may realize that your short- and long-term goals are competing with each other. You may also learn that you are in a great position to achieve your goals, or that it will be very challenging to realize all that you are hoping to accomplish.

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 Province of Saskatchewan Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 19th day of November, 2013, an interest based on a tax lien will be reigstered against the land.

NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount as prescribed in the regulations is included in the amount shown against each parcel (Section 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act).

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Biggar Blazing Saints cross country-season well underway

by Rick Garchinski September 3, the first day of classes, was punctuated with the first cross-country practice of a brief six-week season.

With the graduation of several long-time runners, and several athletes moving, our team is considerably younger than it has been in many years. However, between St. Gabriel School and BCS2000 there are still over 40 members this year. A short season provides limited practice opportunities before the meets begin. Athletes, this year, are also at the mercy of the heat.

On Thursday, Sept. 12 a team of 32 headed to Unity for their first meet.

It is always a good first

meet to attend. There are a large number of competitors, and the course is rather forgiving - it is located on the rolling hills of Unity Golf Course.

In the Pee Wee Boys race there were 103 runners.

This usually leads to an interesting start as 103 boys race frantically to the first turn . . . without getting trampled . . . if possible.

Monday, Sept. 16 sent us to Langham for our second meet with 30 runners. The course, located north of Langham in the hills - was challenging.

It contains several hills that rival those in Biggar.

Both meets were run under +28° temperatures, a factor that affects the finish times for all run-

ners.

Our third meet is in Outlook on Thursday, Sept. 19. It has another difficult course that will challenge our runners.

Below are the meet results for the Unity and Langham meets.

Unity: Pee Wee Boys: Hayden McMahon - 8:19(36th), Chase McNaulty- 7.46 (20th), Dylan Churchill7.59 (26th),Lane Vos11:10 (98th), Connor Sunderland-8:53(53rd), Ryder Anderson-7:05 (7th), Pip Weber-10:04 (82nd), PeeWee Girls: Kolby Haynes 8:52-(23rd), Kalin Harrabek- 11:35 (81st), Kenzie Harrabek-11:38 (82nd), Chantel Hinse9:25 (38th), McKenna

Boyle-11:33 (80th), Alex Hooper-13:23 (95th) Bantam Boys:Emmett Keith-12:38 (7th), Cruz McNaulty-16:12 (40th), Alex Hinse-17:03 (45th), Kent Llemit-21:25 (64th), Diether Ferre16:21 (41st), Jarrett Pearce-16:39 (43rd), Real Hinse-14:55 (29th), Darren Ferre-19:56 (61st), Zach Wells-16:38 (42nd), Landon Boisvert-15:22 (34th) Bantam Girls: Savana Ellis-16:32 (21st), Hanna Tuico-18:02 (30th) Midget Boys: Connor Newton-19:46 (28th), Andrei Tuico-24:25 (31st), Gavin Boyle-14:18 (4th), Jo s h H aw k i n s - 1 5 : 4 1 (9th) Midget Girls: Cassidy

Burton-16:50 (9th) Junior Girls: Mazie Hooper-23:44 (9th Senior Boys: Jonathan Zinck- 23:54 (2nd) Langham: Atom Boys: Hayden McMahon-11.17 (17th), Chase McNaulty-9.58 (9th),Lane Vos-17:03 (55th), Connor Sunderland-11:45 (21st), Ryder Anderson- 9:35 (5th), Pip Weber-20:16 (60th), Jason Hammond-14:33 (41st) Atom Girls: Chantel Hinse-13:37 (12th) Pee Wee Boys: Dylan Churchill-10:47 (6th), Scott Sawatsky-11:23 (12th) Pee Wee Girls: Kolby Haynes-13:42 (21st), McKenna Boyle-15:43 (26th)

Bantam Boys:Emmett Keith-14:16 (4th), Cruz McNaulty-17:57 (22nd), Alex Hinse-22:39 (41st), Kent Llemit-24:50 (44th), Diether Ferre17:01 (19th), Jarrett Pearce-20:00 (32nd), Real Hinse-20:01 (33rd), Darren Ferre-22:25 (39th), Zach Wells-18:44 (24th), Landon Boisvert-16:57 (18th), Coy McPhee-19:35 (30th) Bantam Girls: Savana Ellis-19:43 (19th), Hanna Tuico-21:08 (30th) Midget B o y s : Connor Newton-27:01 (32nd), Andrei Tuico29:32 (34th), Gavin Boyle17:56 (7th) Midget Girls: Cassidy Burton- 20:56 (18th) Senior Boys: Jonathan Zinck-25:43 (3rd)

Where’s Waldo? Dylan Churchill races from the start line in the Pee Wee boys race that had 103 runners.

Perdue Community Bowl results

McKenna Boyle and teammate Kalin Harrabek race to the finish line in the Pee Wee Girls 2 km race in Unity. (Photos by Rick Garchinski)

Welcome back to a new season of bowling Sept 9Dec.13. Jan. 6-April 11.

Club 55: MHS; Jim B r o w n , 1 6 1 ; MHT; Jim Brown, 429; MHA; Jim Brown, 143. LHS; Elizabeth McMahon, 175; LHT; Elizabeth McMahon, 408; LHA; Elizabeth McMahon, 130.

Ladies League: LHS;

Joy Weir, 226; LHT; Dorrie Laberswieler, 555; LHA; Dorrie Laberswieler, 185.

Mens League: MHS; Jim Brown, 235; MHT; George Bartley, 616; MHA; George Bartley, 205.

Mixed League: MHS; Al Levitt, 193; MHT; Al Levitt, 537; MHA; Al Levitt, 179; LHS; Joey

Levitt, 200; LHT; Joey Levitt, 550; LHA; Joey Levitt, 183.

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NDP demands answers on school programs in limbo The government must clarify which education programs are now suspended or may not return – and what that means for students and teachers, demanded NDP education critic, Trent Wotherspoon.

Programs including the anti-bullying initiative and the task force for First Nations and Métis education, as well as countless other programs, are all on hold while the government figures out its priorities, according to a government official’s

comments in the media, he claims.

“The solution to the problems this government has created in education is certainly not to put important programs and initiatives into limbo,” said Wotherspoon, September 5. “It’s not acceptable to shelve initiatives that students and families count on, like anti-bullying.”

The government revealed in the media Wednesday that school building and repair projects are also on hold.

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Thousands of students and teachers need relief from overcrowded schools where classes are being held in gyms and hallways, or schools that are crumbling and in need of repairs from foundation repair to asbestos removal.

Wotherspoon said that fixing the problems now plaguing the education

sector should be a top priority for government.

“Students, families and teachers deserve a government that can manage multiple priorities in education at once,” said Wotherspoon. “The government needs to fix the problems it created in education, and maintain valuable things like anti-bullying efforts at

the same time.”

Wotherspoon cited the government’s refusal to listen as one of the biggest causes of the new problems in education, and said the government should have consulted with educational partners including students, teachers and families before bulldozing ahead

with plans like instituting a battery of outdated standardized tests.

Wotherspoon has heard from a number of parents and teachers who are deeply concerned about the government’s plan to halt programs – and fearful the initiatives that matter to their kids won’t be reinstated.

Premier changes cabinet roles Today Premier Brad Wall made some changes to his cabinet.

Wall appointed Don Morgan as Minister of Education. Morgan will

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“Education is a high priority for our government and Don Morgan brings a proven track record not only as an experienced minister in our government, but also as a member and former Chair of the Saskatoon Public School Board,” Wall said, Friday.

Rob Norris returns to cabinet as Minister of Advanced Education, a portfolio he held previously.

“Rob Norris is extremely well-respected in the post-secondary communi-

ty in Saskatchewan and his previous experience gives me confidence that he will quickly be up to speed on his responsibilities,” Wall said.

The cabinet changes stem from Russ Marchuk advising the Premier earlier this week that he wanted to continue working on the education file but not in the lead role as Minister.

“The demands of a cabinet position are onerous, especially in a large portfolio like Education,” Marchuk said. “While I fully support the direction our government is taking in education, our government’s educa-

tion agenda is entering a crucial period that will require significant resources that I feel I am not able to provide at this time.”

Wall said he respects Marchuk for putting the interests of students and the education system first.

“I have not met anyone who is more dedicated to students and their education than Russ Marchuk,” Wall said. “Russ told me he wants to play a role, just not the lead role.

That’s why I am appointing him Legislative Secretary to the new Minister of Education.”

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planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting

by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent

I have been reading about seed saving and open-pollination, hybrid and heritage seeds, and I have learned a lot.

The first thing I had to learn was what was the difference between these seeds. Open-pollinated means that insects or bees have transferred pollen from one blossom to another, the same for the heritage types. When this fruit ripens, the seeds should be true to type, same as the parent plant. But then, if the insects and bees flit from one variety of the same crop to another, the risk of cross-pollination is increased. For example, if one plants several varieties of beets in the same garden, chances are they will become cross-pollinated if left to go to flower then seed. This crosspollination may produce beets that are not like any of the parents, and could be tough and not very good at all.

In the process of openpollination amongst the same variety of crop, the seed could be saved, and over the seasons, a variety that is very well adapted to the garden will evolve.

A heritage seed, or heirloom seed is one that has been open-pollinated carefully to preserve a variety that has been used

for over 50 years. There are many companies that sell and preserve seeds from varieties that were used over 100 years ago.

Agribusiness has reduced the number of varieties.

The crop variety that is used produces plants that are better adapted for insect and disease tolerance, machine harvesting, machine processing and a standard perfect shape. How many times do you see a tomato in the grocery store that is a bit misshapen, not all red, and yet tastes like the sunshine? This variety would not meet industry standards of perfection.

Hybrid seeds have been pollinated by human intervention. The process of hybridization is very controlled in order to create a desired trait.

The first generation of a hybridized seed may produce a very vigorous high yielding crop. This is called ‘hybrid-vigour’.

However, seeds from hybridized plants should not be saved, as their genetic makeup is very stable, and the crop may fail completely or be less vigorous.

As for GMO (genetically modified organisms) - this is a completely different kettle of fish, a very emotional topic I think I should step away from!

Back to saving seed . . . of course there are always exceptions to the rules!

Mother Nature is far

from straightforward!

Tomatoes are self-pollinating, they pollinate themselves! So, if you avoid hybrid varieties, you’ll be able to save the seed from this years crop, even if different varieties are grown close together.

Peppers and eggplants can be cross-pollinated, so different varieties must be separated by at least 500 feet to be sure of pure seeds.

The Cucurbits family are not social at all, squashes, cucumbers, gourds and melons need lots of personal space.

These vegetables must be pollinated by insects, open-pollinated. But, unless close relatives are not separated by at least half a mile, you could get some weird combinations, like squasbers, or gourdons, if you save the seed.

Why would one want to save seeds? To preserve varieties of seed; to produce seeds that are better suited to your particular garden and climate; to insure the continuation of seed varieties used by our grandparents; and saving seeds, saves you money.

It is up to you if you will save seed or not. I save some each year to give to neighbours and to have to plant in the spring. If you do save seed, they like a cool, dry place, where temperatures do not fluctuate. I find that keeping them in mason jars in the fridge works well. Give it a try!

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Recycling of antifreeze and other petroleum products soon to be available The Saskatchewan government is expanding recycling programs in our province.

New regulations aimed at increasing Saskatchewan’s list of recyclable petroleum products will provide key environmental benefits.

The new regulations increase the number of petroleum products that can be recycled to include antifreeze, antifreeze containers, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) containers and diesel fuel filters. Used oil, used oil

filters and used plastic oil containers are already eligible for recycling in Saskatchewan. The size of containers for recycling also increases from 30 litres to 50 litres to reflect changes in packaging.

“As our communities continue to grow, we have an obligation to protect our environment by finding effective ways to dispose of hazardous waste materials,” Environment Minister Ken Cheveldayoff said, Monday. “Aligning with Saskatchewan’s Plan for Growth, the ex-

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our environment and for our quality of life.”

Increasing the number of recyclable products was championed by the Saskatchewan Association for Resource Recovery Corporation (SARRC), which operates the province’s approved product management program for used oil, used oil filters and related products on behalf of the industry.

Key industry stewards and stakeholders support the expansion of the used

oil recycling program.

Public support is also strong, as indicated in a 2013 public opinion survey commissioned by SARRC. “SARRC appreciates the support of the Minister and his ministry in updating the regulations to include these new products in our recycling programs,” SARRC Executive Director Phil Wrubleski said. “Antifreeze, DEF and antifreeze containers and diesel fuel

filters are logical extensions of recyclable materials captured through SARRC’s province-wide network of registered collectors and nearly 300 collection points.”

Under the new regulations, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers can collect and recycle these additional petroleum products through the SARRC program.

The changes come into effect January 1, 2014.

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Charlotte McMahon turns 100 years young!

Charlotte McMahon (Submitted photo)

For Health Sake!

by Carmen McGregor, B.S.P., Biggar Pharmasave What You Need to Know About Gout

Gout is a type of arthritis that can cause sudden, severe attacks of joint pain with redness, warmth and swelling in the affected area.

It most often strikes the joint of the big toe, but other joints can also be involved. Gout typically starts in middle age, and is much more common in men than women. Gout also tends to run in families.

The symptoms of a gout attack are usually unmistakable. Typically, a person will go to bed feeling fine, and then wake up at night with intense pain in the affected joint. At first it feels like a bucket of cold water has been poured over the joint, but soon there’s an agonizing sensation of stretching and tearing, along with pressure and tightness. The affected area becomes extremely sensitive to touch.

The swelling often spreads over the whole foot, making it impossible to put on a shoe.

Also, low-grade fever may develop. Gout symptoms usually go away on their own in three to 10 days, and prompt treatment can end a gout attack even faster.

It is important to take your gout medication exactly as prescribed so that you get the most from your treatment.

Gout attacks are caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the affected joint(s).

Uric acid is formed when

the body breaks down cells and proteins, and is normally flushed out of the body by the kidneys.

But if there is too much uric acid in the blood a situation called hyperuricemia, or if the kidneys can’t get rid of it quickly enough, it can form crystals in the joints. Certain

foods (such as seafood, meat and gravy), dehydrating drinks (such as alcohol, coffee and tea), and medications such as low-dose asa can bring on a gout attack.

Come in and speak with your friendly pharmacist about gout today!

Charlotte Elizabeth Laird was born into the family of Alex and Georgina Williamson on September 8, 1913. Her father Alex, a young farmer from New Zealand, came to England where he farmed for a few years.

He met Georgina Laird in Scotland. They married in 1908 and came to Canada that same year, settling in Edmonton, which was then a little Indian village by the river. Margaret, their oldest child was born at Beaver Lodge and later Charlotte was born at Athabasca.

When Alex heard of good land in Saskatchewan he came here to settle. In the spring of 1915 Georgina came by CN train to the flag stop at Mead to join her husband. The conductor was very concerned about letting off a young woman with two little girls and no one else around. But Georgina said “Listen. Do you hear the jingle of the harness? That is my hus-

band coming to get me as he said he would.”

So began life in Saskatchewan for the Williamsons.

Those were the days when neighbours relied on each other to help out when needed. They socialized together making their own fun, sent their kids to the country school and worked hard to make a living. Times were not always easy and Charlotte suffered the ups and downs of life along with everyone else. She speaks fondly of her growing up years with her sister Margaret and her wise and loving parents. Often the school teacher boarded with them and often the minister stayed for Sunday dinner with them.

It was true for the Williamson family and many others too, the words of an old song called “Have Faith Hope and Charity,” especially the line that said, “the Lord is right beside you, he’ll guide you all the way.”

They came through the Great Depression from 1935 to 1939 when the motto was “use it up”, “wear it out”, or “do without”.

Charlotte married Dave McMahon in 1938. Their three children, Donald, Lois and Sandra all went to school at Tweedyside just as Charlotte had done although they went to the new school in Biggar.

In 1972 Dave and Charlotte moved from the farm to the town of Perdue.

Charlotte was blessed with a good memory and often while living there she was able to help others who were looking to find where their grandparents had farmed. She would direct them or go with them pointing out the old homesteads and land marks.

Now, while life in Saskatoon at Primrose Chateau is good, still if she had her druthers, she’d rather be living in Perdue.

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MEMORIALS BARTUSEK-LORENZ: In memory of Destinie-Rae, November 7, 1993-September 19, 1995 “We’re sending a dove to Heaven with a parcel on its wings Be careful when you open it it’s full of beautiful things.

Inside are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs To say how much we miss you and sending you all our love.”

Love Mom, Dad and your brothers 38p1 BARTUSEK-LORENZ: Destinie-Rae “Memories are the nicest things They last from day to day They don’t get lost they don’t wear out And never fade away.”

Remembering our little Dolly Girl always, Bubba and Poppa Farrell 38p1

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in September: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans (PALS) will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. For pastoral services or information, please contact Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-9517122 or leave a message at the of¿ce, 306-948-3731.

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street.

Sunday Services include Adult Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 10:50 a.m. On Mondays beginning September 16 at the churchLadies Bible Study 9:30-11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. Pastor Wicks can be reached in the of¿ce at 306-948-3424, Tuesday through Thursday.

36tfn REGINA COMIC FAIR Sunday, September 22, 11am to 5pm.

The small but mighty Comic Con! Hungarian Club 1925 McAra St. Collectibles, 1000s of comics.

Admission $2. reginacomicfair@ sasktel.net WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: The fall meeting of the Biggar Music Festival, 7:30 at St. Gabriel’s School. Please come out and help our festival thrive and survive.

37c2 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: The Biggar Museum and Gallery invites you to join us for our Culture Days celebration 1-4 p.m. for an afternoon of Movie Magic.

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COMING EVENTS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: Join us on Main Street for Cultivating Creativity/Culture Days activities, 1-5 p.m. at the Bargain Shop Building. Artisans will be showing, selling and demonstrating their work. Face painting, buskers, elementary school art and activities. Free admission, 5-6 p.m., barbecue, 6:30 p.m. Majestic Theatre, local talent concert with silver collection for the Theatre.

Everyone is welcome. For more information, phone Cindy Hoppe at 306-948-2947.

37c3 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29: St. Gabriel Fall Supper. 5 - 7 p.m.; doors open 4:30 p.m. Adults. $15, 8-12 yrs, $8, under 5, free.

Call 306-948-2954, 306-9483880, 306-948-2714.

37c3 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29: Monarch Multiple 4-H Club Registration Night, 6 p.m. Top of the rink. Current projects are Beef, Light Horse, and Outdoor Adventure. For more info call Lisa Haynes 306-948-2563.

37c3 Saskatoon Doll Collectors Club: Invites you to a Doll Show on Sunday, September 29th from 11:00 - 4:00 at the Nutana Legion 3021 Louise Street. Contact: Marilyn Jensen @ 652 1514 0r mrsjdolls@sasktel.net.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3: 7 p.m. in the New Horizons, PALS presents another information evening. Our guest will be Ardith Clark from the Leipzig Serenity Retreat Centre. She will outline the program that focuses on managing addictions, and answer questions. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome.

37c3 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 AND MONDAY, OCTOBER 7: Auditions for Shrek the Musical are being held at the Majestic Theatre: Sunday - 2-5 p.m.; Monday - 6:30-8:30 p.m.

33c8 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10: Biggar & District Donors Choice Campaign Blitz. Many canvassers are needed. If you are willing, please call Shirley at 306-948-5303 or Marg at 306-948-2283. Fill-in sheets to prepare for canvassers are available for pick up at several businesses.

Canvassers… please pick up books at New Horizons on Thursday, October 3, 2-6 p.m. Thank you for your support.

38c3 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “Old Man Luedecke”, 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, 306-9482452.

38c4 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20: 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.

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INVITATIONS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: Please join us in celebrating the 80th birthday of Florence Cathcart Symenuk. This will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Sutherland Hall, 1112 Central Ave., Saskatoon. Cards and gifts are respectfully declined, but a silver collection will be accepted for Ronald McDonald House.

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Crissy, from Mane Essence Hair Boutique, will be doing hair at 405-2nd Ave, Biggar. Her number will be the same - 306948-2712. Barbara, formerly from Mane Essence, will be doing hair at Lynda’s Hair Design at 403 Main Street, Biggar - 306948-3775. The great work will continue, just in different places!

38c1 Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history!

For more information call 9483451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

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TENDER 2013/14 Snow Removal TENDERS Prairie Spirit School Division #206 invites local contractors to tender for snow removal at all our facilities during the months of October 2013 through April 2014.

Tender documents are available on our website at www.spiritsd.ca/ tenders, at our School Services Building at 523 Langley Avenue, Warman Sask., or by fax or email upon request at 306-683-2875.

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Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393. Pickup available.

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CARS & TRUCKS 2006 Ford Windstar, 196,000km, front/rear, AC/heat, command start, lady driven, good tires, $2,600 or best offer. Phone 306-948-9216, ask for Bob. 38c3 Wrecking auto-trucks... Parts to ¿t over 500 trucks. Lots of dodge... gmc... ford... imports...

We ship anywhere. Lots of dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff...

(Lloydminster) Reply 780-8750270..... North-East Recyclers truck up to 3tons Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone. Fast approvals, best interest rates. Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877-796-0514. www.yourapprovedonline.com.

RECREATION 1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 306-948-7521. tfn 1985 Honda Goldwing, new rubber, shocks redone this spring, new battery, $3500 obo; phone 306-948-3344 tfn

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

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

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

HOUSES for SALE House for Sale: 313 - 3rd Avenue West, Biggar, $184,500. Close to downtown, hospital, library.

Recent updates include Àooring, shingles, water softener, and more. Immaculately kept, ready to move into. Main Àoor consists of large kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. Fourth bedroom, storage room, family room with wood burning stove, bar and another bathroom in fully ¿nished basement.

Mature yard with patio, shed, single detached garage. ALL appliances included. Call Kevin or Darlene at 306-948-2224 to view.

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HOUSES for SALE

1594 sq. ft., overhang for deck, deluxe cabinets, stonework, vault, tiled shower.

Swanson Builders (Saskatoon area) 306-493-3089 or www.swansonbuilders.ca 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. $55,000.00 obo.

Would make a great starter home or retirement home. For more information call (306) 948-7161.

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PERSONAL

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED backed by 10 year warranty -multi family, single section, motel style homes -Qualify for C.M.H.C.Financing FOR MORE INFO CALL 1.800.249.3969 www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

If you see this

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Happy 60th Birthday on September 19th.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR RENT Main Street frontage in Biggar; 1200 plus square feet of commercial space for rent. Call 306-948-5259.

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

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

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Two serviced lots, side by side in Biggar, 100’x140’, $79,900.

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SERVICES

If YOU are…

• Moving • Expecting a Baby • Planning a Wedding • Anticipating Retirement Call WELCOME WAGON at 948-2563 - Lisa Haynes We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca

Real Estate LANE REALTY CORP. For the most exposure that you deserve in the marketing of your farm or ranch property. Contact your local agent:

MURRAY MURDOCH (306) 858-8000 To view full colour feature sheets for all of our CURRENT LISTINGS, visit our Website at www.lanerealty.com BIGGAR: 6.5 ac -- well, shed, 1320 sq. ft. bungalow. Located North of Biggar, SK just off Highway #4

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

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 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; email: brydenconstruct@xplornet.ca Fax: 306-769-8844

SEARCHING FOR LICENSED Automotive Technician or 4th year apprentice for GM dealer in Whitecourt, Alberta. Preference will be given to those with GM experience and training. Starting wage $35-40/hr. depending on experience. FulL bene¿ts after 3 months. Moving allowance provided.

E-mail cstieb@ smylchev.com or fax 780-7783398.

WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch.

Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic also required. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the of¿ce. Phone 780-8426444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oil¿eld Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AGI-Envirotank, is a rapidly growing Saskatchewan company who is a leading manufacturer of aboveground and below ground steel storage tanks. We are currently looking for draftsmen whose responsibilities will include, but not limited to reporting to the drafting supervisor, create and modify detail drawings used in the fabrication of storage tanks and their accessories. Other duties will include working with the sales staff, providing design information and working with the production staff to solve problems arising on the production floor.

The Ideal candidate will have: • Experience or training with Auto Desk Inventor • Experience or training with Mechanical Desktop • Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel • The ability to work independently and in a team environment • The ability to communicate clearly and concisely • Steel fabrication experience is considered a great asset • Must possess good organizational and problem solving skills • Own vehicle (however travel is not required)

This position is located in the company’s head office in Biggar, Saskatchewan.

The applicant must be willing to relocate.

Do not hesitate to find more information about us on our website and if you have the necessary experience please apply now.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Companion for elderly lady.

Part-time, 10 hours a week.

Light housekeeping and meal preparation. Call 306-384-5652 38c1 Help Wanted: Leslie’s Drugstore is looking for customer service rep. Apply in person with resume or phone 306-948-3397.

37c3 Part-time servers required.

Westwinds Motor Hotel beverage room. Need to be 19 years of age. Contact Dayna at the of¿ce.

36c3 HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR Slave Lake Alberta requires Journeymen Heavy Duty Mechanics. Third or forth year apprentice with experience may apply. Call Herb at 780-8493768; Fax resume to 780-8494453; Email herb@hheltd.com.

Truck/Transport Mechanic Required in Brandon • Previous experience an asset • Basic set of tools required • Modern, clean facility • Apprenticeship offered Call Tyler @ 204.571.1531 Resumes: Email: theuchert @renaissancetrans.ca Fax: 204.571.9363

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

Grain values lower in latest outlook for 2013-14 The CWB, September 12, updated Pool Return Outlooks (PROs) for 2013-14 Early Delivery and Annual Pools.

Wheat, durum, canola and field pea PROs are lower as the Canadian harvest is producing larger-than-expected yields, which in turn is pressuring cash markets. The strengthening Canadian dollar is also having a negative impact on projected returns.

Compared to the last PROs released in late August, projected returns for wheat in the Early Delivery and Annual Pools are $10-15 and $8-13 per tonne lower, respectively, while projected returns for canola pools are $31 and $33 per tonne lower.

Projected returns for the Early Delivery and Annual durum pools are $12 per tonne lower, while field pea projected pool returns are $15 per tonne lower. Malting barley is unchanged.

Early Delivery Pool

CWB PRO (per tonne) In store Vancouver or St. Lawrence Early Delivery Pool Annual Pool

Wheat 12-Sep 1 CWRS 14.5 291.00 1 CWRS 14.0 288.00 1 CWRS 13.5 285.00 1 CWRS 13.0 282.00 1 CWRS 12.5 279.00 1 CWRS 273.00 2 CWRS 14.5 287.00 2 CWRS 14.0 284.00 2 CWRS 13.5 281.00 2 CWRS 13.0 278.00 2 CWRS 12.5 274.00 2 CWRS 268.00 3 CWRS 13.0 267.00 3 CWRS 258.00 2 CPSR 11.0 258.00 2 CPSR 248.00 1 CWRW 260.00 2 CWRW 258.00 3 CWRW 248.00 Durum 1 CWAD 13.0 314.00 1 CWAD 12.5 313.00 1 CWAD 312.00 2 CWAD 13.0 306.00 2 CWAD 304.00 3 CWAD 292.00 Malting barley Select CW Two-Row 300.00 Canola 1 Canada 545.00 Field Peas 2 Canada Yellow 295.00 FUTURE CHOICE Wheat 1 CWRS 14.5 18.00 1 CWRS 14.0 15.00 1 CWRS 13.5 12.00 1 CWRS 13.0 9.00 1 CWRS 12.5 6.00 1 CWRS 0.00 2 CWRS 14.5 14.00 2 CWRS 14.0 11.00 2 CWRS 13.5 8.00 2 CWRS 13.0 5.00

29-Aug 301.00 299.00 297.00 295.00 293.00 287.00 297.00 295.00 293.00 291.00 289.00 283.00 281.00 273.00 273.00 263.00 275.00 273.00 263.00

12-Sep 295.00 292.00 289.00 286.00 283.00 277.00 291.00 288.00 285.00 282.00 278.00 272.00 271.00 262.00 262.00 252.00 264.00 262.00 252.00

29-Aug 303.00 301.00 299.00 297.00 295.00 289.00 299.00 297.00 295.00 293.00 291.00 285.00 283.00 275.00 275.00 265.00 277.00 275.00 265.00

326.00 325.00 324.00 318.00 316.00 304.00

312.00 311.00 310.00 304.00 302.00 290.00

324.00 323.00 322.00 316.00 314.00 302.00

300.00

300.00

300.00

576.00

550.00

583.00

310.00

290.00

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Minneapolis December 2013 Basis 15.00 18.00 15.00 13.00 15.00 13.00 11.00 12.00 11.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 7.00 6.00 7.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 11.00 14.00 11.00 9.00 11.00 9.00 7.00 8.00 7.00 5.00 5.00 5.00

2 CWRS 12.5 2 CWRS 3 CWRS 13.0 3 CWRS 2 CPSR 11.0 2 CPSR 1 CWRW 2 CWRW 3 CWRW Canola 1 Canada

Annual Pool

12-Sep 29-Aug 12-Sep 1.00 3.00 1.00 -5.00 -3.00 5.00 -6.00 -5.00 -6.00 -15.00 -13.00 -15.00 Kansas City December 2013 Basis -3.00 -2.00 -3.00 -13.00 -12.00 -13.00 -1.00 0.00 -1.00 -3.00 -2.00 -3.00 -13.00 -12.00 -13.00 ICE November 2013 Basis 35.00 40.00 40.00

29-Aug 3.00 -3.00 -5.00 -13.00 -2.00 -12.00 0.00 - 2.00 -12.00 45.00

Note: PROs are provided as price indications based on current nearby and forward markets. They are calculated basis track west coast or Thunder Bay ports, net of all projected operating costs, including CWB’s pool management fee.

Volatile market conditions may affect the PROs significantly. PROs are not price guarantees and should not be confused with initial payments. Farmers should consider entering pool contracts as an excellent risk-management tool that provides a solid return from the entire pooling period.

To calculate pool returns backed off to the farm, farmers should factor in country deductions that they negotiate directly with grain handlers. These deductions may vary at different times of the year.

2013-14 pools

Wheat Current Minneapolis and Kansas City wheat futures prices for the December 2013 contract through to December 2014 are in the range of $7.05 to $7.50 U.S. per bushel and $6.90 to $7.00 U.S. per bushel, respectively. The Western Canadian harvest is about halfway complete with above average yields, below average protein and an average grade pattern so far. Protein premiums and discounts have already begun to widen. The U.S. corn crop remains on track to reach record levels with early harvest results meeting yield expectations, which is weighing on the entire grains price complex.

The Canadian dollar has

strengthened in the past two weeks, but continues to trade between 95 and 99 cents against the US dollar, with no indication of moving outside that range in the near future.

Given current PRO assumptions, farmers in the Early Delivery and Annual Futures Choice pools can expect to achieve a final return for 1 CWRS 13.5 in store port position made up of the December 2013 futures value they lock in plus $12 per tonne.

Durum Durum values continue to drift lower with early harvest results confirming a large, low protein crop. The key factor to watch remains harvest results in Western Canada.

Malting barley Early business on the books for the pool is offsetting lower export prices for malting barley. Chinese demand is expected to be strong this year, which should provide some support. The large U.S. corn crop is pressuring the barley price structure as well.

Canola Concerns about weather impacts on the U.S. soybean crop continue to strongly influence canola prices, although the large Canadian canola crop is pressuring canola values. Current canola futures prices for the November 2013 contract through to July 2014 are in the range of $500 to $525 Canadian per tonne.

Field Peas Prices for yellow peas have been weakening sharply both at export position as well as in the country as a result of harvest pressure. The strengthening dollar is putting downward pressure on pool returns.

General pool assumptions: • Canadian dollar at 96 cents versus the U.S. dollar.

• Current forward futures structure for wheat and canola.

• Early Delivery Pools reflect activity through the first half of the crop year, with sales to be executed by the end of February 2014 (farmer deliveries by the end of January).

• Annual Pools reflect activity through the entire crop year, with sales to be executed by the end of August 2014 (farmer deliveries by the end of July).

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... thanks, The Independent

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Electrical… 306-658-3004 Excavation… 306-951-7667 BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES Authorized Appliance Depot Electrical Wiring Trenching Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

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

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Doctor of Optometry

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Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

PHOTOGRAPHY

• painting & Ӿnishing • laminate & hardwood ӿoors SORRY, Jim is unable to accept new customers until at least November 2013!

Insulation

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available to do…

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Services available…

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Home improvement projects perfect for fall Home improvement projects can add value to a home and do-it-yourselfers know the sweatequity that goes into such projects can give homeowners a greater sense of pride in their homes. But no two home improvement projects are the same, and homeowners should know that certain projects are best tackled during certain times of the year.

Fall is a great season to work on your house, as the weather is often at its most agreeable once the summer heat has gone and before winter weather arrives. The following are a handful of fall-friendly home improvement projects for homeowners looking to improve their homes.

Roof repair Whether you’re repairing or replacing the roof, fall is a great time of year to dust off the ladder and get some work done on your roof for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, fall is ideal for roof work because you won’t have to be up on the roof with the summer heat bearing down on you.

This can make the project move along more quickly, which is especially beneficial if you are paying labourers to work on the roof. The fewer hours workers are fixing your roof, the less you will be paying in labor costs.

In addition, fixing up the roof in the fall ensures those winter storms, be it

Fall is an ideal time of year to tackle home painting projects. need your windows replaced or simply need to patch up any leaks, a proactive approach to leaky or older windows in the fall can save you from unnecessarily high heating bills come the winter. Addressing leaky windows also makes a home more comfortable for its inhabitants.

Fall is the ideal time to address a home’s windows because the temperature outside tends to be pleasant. This means you likely won’t have to make much of an effort to offset the elements, and open windows in the fall won’t make your home’s interior very hot or cold like they might if you

“ . . . fixing up the roof in the fall ensures those winter storms, be it rain or snow, won’t find their way into your home via leaks.” rain or snow, won’t find their way into your home via leaks. A leaky roof in winter is hard to fix, as the roof surface could be treacherous in the winter and winter winds can make it dangerous to be up on the roof at all.

Addressing leaks in the fall can prevent damage to your home’s interior, which can mount up if a leaky roof is not addressed until the following spring.

Window work When the weather outside gets frightful, poorly insulated windows can allow cold air into the home. That often has a trickle-down effect on finances, forcing you to turn up the thermostat in an attempt to offset the cold air pouring into the home. Whether you

were to tackle the project during the summer or winter.

Fixing the floors Wood flooring is a hot commodity for many homeowners. But not all flooring can be added to a home at any time of year. That’s because certain types of flooring employ adhesives that need temperatures inside the home to be within a certain range, and that range is often within 70˚ to 80˚ F (20˚ to 30˚C), which makes fall a great time to install such floors.

Colder temperatures can make it difficult for the flooring to dry and bond, which will prove problematic down the road.

What’s more, many people entertain friends and family come late fall and into the holiday season,

and it can be difficult to do so if you are busy installing new flooring.

Painting projects Painting is another home improvement project that seems tailormade for fall. A fresh coat of paint or a new colour scheme around the house can give a home an entirely new look and feel.

But paint can be pungent and the aromas may last if it’s applied at a time of year when it can’t dry while the windows are wide open. Paint fumes inside a home can make the home uninhabitable, but painting at a time of year like the fall, when you can keep the windows open during and after the project, can help air the home out.

But interior painting isn’t the only painting

project homeowners can tackle in the fall. Many exterior paints are temperature-sensitive and need the temperature outside to be above 40˚F (5˚C). Paint that freezes won’t dry properly, and homeowners might be left with a costly and unsightly mistake on their hands. Fall temperatures tend to be amenable to both interior and exterior painting projects, just be sure to check the weather forecast before making your first brush stroke.

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Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (11 September, 2013) 15,800 new jobs

Cam Broten continues to refuse to stand up for Saskatchewan.

On the six-month anniversary of his election as NDP leader, Broten addressed the federal NDP Caucus in Saskatoon. In his speech, Broten was silent regarding Thomas Mulcair’s opposition to

the Keystone XL pipeline project.

Broten had a chance to tell Mulcair he’s wrong on Keystone and stand up for Saskatchewan, but he didn’t, despite the fact. That’s in sharp contrast to what Premier Brad Wall did when he met with Mulcair the day before.

Premier Wall told the federal NDP leader, in no uncertain terms, that he was wrong. Because

of the bottleneck created by limited pipeline capacity, it’s estimated that the Saskatchewan government lost up to $300 million revenue last year and oil producers up to $2.5 billion.

Keystone would help fix that. Keystone is good for Saskatchewan and, by not telling his federal party that, Cam Broten is potentially losing this province billions of dollars a year.

Family Centre gets support from Biggar RBC . . . Biggar Royal Bank manager, Brooke Phillips, left, hands a substantial donation to Georgina Heather of the Biggar Family Centre. The money will go a long way to supporting initiatives in the community like the Preschool Program.

I t ’s n o s e c r e t t h a t Saskatchewan is a great place to live, work and raise a family and new figures from Statistics Canada support that.

When comparing August 2012 to August 2013, 15,800 new jobs were created in Saskatchewan.

Nearly one-third of the new opportunities were filled by First Nation and Metis people.

Saskatchewan businesses have also been hiring more of our young people (ages 15 to 24) as the youth unemployment rate was 7.2 per cent in August – the lowest in Canada and well below the national average of

14.1 per cent.

For the eighth consecutive month, Saskatchewan also held down the lowest unemployment rate in the nation at 4.2 per cent.

The biggest employment gains were found in manufacturing, health care and social assistance.

These new opportunities brought Saskatchewan’s labour to an all-time high of 564,900, up 800 from July.

As our province grows, our government remains committed to making Saskatchewan the best place in Canada to live for people with disabilities.

In keeping with that commitment, grand

opening ceremonies were held recently in North Battleford for two new homes for people with intellectual disabilities.

These homes will provide services for 11 individuals and allow them to play an active role in their community.

Our government has a strong track record when it comes to taking action to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities, including the elimination of the 440 person wait list as well as the introduction of the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) program. This program allows more than 10,000 people with significant and longterm disabilities to live with greater dignity and respect.

Our commitment of making Saskatchewan the best place in Canada to live for people with disabilities also includes the development of a comprehensive Disability Strategy. Outlined in the Plan for Growth, the strategy will address accessibility, affordability and availability of housing; transportation; employment; education; support for community inclusion; and support for caregivers. Other priorities may emerge through consultation.

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

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Lord Asquith School newsletter Duane Neufeldt

www.duaneneufeldt.com

Saskatoon/Biggar 403 Main Street, Biggar

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Ellis Ranch, RM of Perdue, 988 acres deeded and leased with yard site ................ MLS $575,000 Charles & Bernice Martin, spectacular acreage, 4 bed, 4 bath, on 149 acres Call for extensive details .....................................................................................MLS $399,000 Ellis Acreage, RM Perdue, 12 acres, 1232 sq ft. house with outbuildings ................ MLS $275,000 REDUCED 301 Quebec St., Biggar, 1256 sq ft bungalow, ...........................................................

MLS $235,000 409 - 6th Ave. W., Biggar, 1204 sq ft 4-level split ....................................................... MLS $250,000 604 - 7th Ave. W., Biggar, 1032 sq ft 4-level split ...................................................... MLS $225,000 211 - 5th Ave. E, Biggar, 1282 sq ft bungalow............................................................ MLS $192,000 REDUCED MLS $159,000 402 - 3rd Ave. E, Biggar, 1034 sq ft. bungalow ..........................................................

103 - 5th Ave. E., Biggar, 1440 sq ft. 1-¾ storey character home, .......................... MLS $157,000 304 - 6th Ave. W., Biggar, 1400 sq ft, 1-¾ storey home ........................................... MLS $150,000 SW 20-36-15-W3rd, R.M. Biggar, acreage development .......................................... MLS $125,000 SE 06-35-14-W3rd, RM Biggar, acreage development .............................................. $ 59,000 SE 13-35-15-W3rd, RM Biggar, pasture land ............................................................ MLS $ 50,000 206 - 4th Ave. W., Biggar, vacant lot ........................................................................... MLS $ 35,000 SW 35-37-16-W3rd, RM Rosemount, pasture ........................................................... MLS $ 35,000

We would like to offer a warm welcome to our new principal, Ms. Leanne Gruending.

Ms. Gruending, originally from Tisdale, comes to us from Bjorkdale, Saskatchewan, a town of 350, where she was the Principal of their K-12 school. She has a love of small towns and brings to Lord Asquith a strong desire to build relationships which will allow her to become a strong, effective member of our community.

Stop in, say ‘hello’ and welcome Ms. Gruending to our school!

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Principal’s Message

by Leanne Gruending One of the things I love most about my job is the first day of school - excitement, new hopes, and fresh faces.

As one of the freshest faces, I am so thankful for those community members who have gone out of their way to welcome me to the community. The students and staff have given me such a warm welcome I can’t help but already feel right at home.

I would also like to welcome all the other fresh faces to Lord Asquith School that have brought our enrollment to a promising 289 students Pre K-12. Along with our new students, I would also like to welcome Mrs. Comerford to our teaching staff who will be teaching Grade 3 ELA and Math and Grade 6 Math this year.

If you have been by the school in the last few weeks, you may have also noticed many people working to give it a fresh new look! We are so proud of the work being done and can’t wait to see the finished product.

It’s looking wonderful!

I, along with the students of Lord Asquith School, am extremely excited for all the new opportunities ahead this year. No matter if it’s new friends, working hard, trying something

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new, or sharing your voice; everyone has a hope for the fresh start of a new year. My hope is that as the first days turn to weeks, and those weeks into months, each student, parent and community member is able to realize their hope for the 2013/14 school year.

I can’t wait to see what we can create together this year!

Senior Girls’ Volleyball Senior Girls’ Volleyball is well underway, with the girls attending a tournament in North Battleford on September 6 and 7.

The girls finished fourth in the round robin - most impressive with most of the teams there being 4A and 5A schools.

We hosted our home tournament this past weekend (five teams), then travel to Aberdeen, Maidstone, Blaine Lake, Outlook and Delisle. We have a big team this year, with six Grade 12, one Grade 11, and five Grade 10 students.

Come and cheer us on!

Meet the Staff Night Do you wonder who your child’s teacher is this year? Would you like to meet our new principal, Ms. Leanne Gruending? Have you seen the updates to our school?

Come to our “Meet the Staff Night” and barbecue sponsored by the school and Community Council members which will be held on Thursday, October 24.

The barbecue will start at 5 . . . mark this date on your calendars and plan to join us . . . we’d love to see you!

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