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Vol. 105 No. 05

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014

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Health Services readies for ‘Warm Winter Getaway’ Lodge fund raiser will welcome Rider great, George Reed

The Biggar and District Health Services Foundation Dine and Dance Committee is putting the finishing touches on plans for the gala evening on February 8.

The recent cold weather we’re experiencing is m a k i n g t h e “ Wa r m Winter Getaway” theme very appealing, and promises to be lots of fun. With the addition of two special guests from the Saskatchewan Roughriders - Levi Steinhauer and the legendary George Reed - the evening’s agenda will be packed. The fine dining, ravel voucher draw, auction and live music by “Rock Bottom”, along with some other fun events will ensure that we have a full evening of entertainment.

As the Board nears completion of the Long Term Care Project, and

the Foundation has raised the required funds for the furnishings and equipment, the Board has turned its attention to the ongoing

needs of health services in the community. This year the Board is targeting projects to purchase three monitor/defibrillators.

Celebrating all things hockey in Biggar . . . A Biggar National controls the puck in the offensive zone, Saturday at the Jubilee Stadium during Biggar Minor Hockey

The new monitor/ defibrillators will be used to detect hard to diagnose conditions and improve patient care with non-

invasive monitoring of all vital signs, and will assist staff in difficult to defibrillate patients.

The new monitors/

Day. Check out biggarindependent.ca for more pictures under our ‘Photo Galleries’ section. (Independent Photo by

defibrillators will come equipped with a chest compression system that will be able to provide mechanical chest compressions according to American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines on adult patients in hospital and emergency medical services (EMS) settings.

Each monitor/defibrillator costs $30,000 - in order to purchase three, the Board will need $90,000.

The Board has made arrangements to have one of the defibrillators at the dine and dance so residents can have a look at what the money is being used for.

With the awesome support of this community, the Board is confident the goal can be reached, while at the same time, giving everyone an enjoyable, relaxing evening, filled with community spirit.

They look forward to seeing you on February 8.

Tickets are still available at de Moissac Jewellers.

Kevin Brautigam)

Governments invest more than $4 million into livestock and forage research Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart and Member of Parliament Kelly Block for SaskatoonRosetown-Biggar, on behalf of Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced nearly $4.2 million in funding for 27 livestock and forage research projects.

“Saskatchewan producers know the importance of investing in agricultural research,” said Block, January 22. “The livestock projects announced today will help producers innovate, which in turn will strengthen our economy here in Saskatchewan and across Canada.”

“Our government is committed to supporting agriculture research,” Stewart said. “The funding provided through the Agriculture Development Fund results in innovations that lead to increased productivity and profitability for our producers.”

Projects receiving funding will: Develop new vaccines; Improve yield and marbling in beef cattle; Develop new, sustainable forage legumes; Improve fertility and reproductive efficiency in livestock; Research the effect ergotcontaminated feed has on cow-calf operations; and Develop feed for optimum performance in livestock.

Support for these projects is provided through the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) and is part of a record $27.7 million provincial agricultural research budget in 2013-14. Earlier this month, the federal and provincial governments announced $7 million in funding for 46 croprelated research projects, bringing this year’s total ADF investment to nearly $11.2 million.

This investment in agriculture research will help achieve goals set out in the Saskatchewan Plan

for Growth, which includes establishing Saskatchewan as an international leader in biosciences, increasing crop production and increasing provincial agriculture exports by $5 billion by 2020.

“Research is important to help the Saskatchewan beef industry grow and r e m a i n c o m p e t i t i v e,” Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association CEO Craig Douglas said. “Today’s investment will help cattle producers get the most from their animals and the land they manage; maintain profitability; and ensure environmental stewardship is a top priority.”

“Cow-calf producers look forward to learning from the projects that are receiving funding from the Agriculture Development Fund,” Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association President Harold Martens said. “We know continued investment in research leads to long-term benefits

for our industry.”

“Swine research projects h av e t r a n s l a t e d i n t o tremendous advances in animal health and production over the past decade,” Sask Pork Chair Florian Possberg said.

“Today’s announcement of additional research funding for livestock and forage will have a positive impact on producers and the research community.”

“Investments in forage research are key to encouraging growth and development in our industry,” Saskatchewan Forage Council President Aaron Ivey said. “Forages are the base of many sectors within the agricultural industry and improvements in forage crops have farr e a ch i n g i m p a c t s f o r agriculture in general.”

Support for ADF projects is provided under Growing Forward 2, a federalprovincial-territorial initiative.

Cathedral of trees . . . Not exactly the best of seasons for skiing, but a bad day on the Argo Ski Trails beats a good day sitting at home. Unfortunately, with the icy conditions, some snowmobilers are finding the ski trails a bit tempting, running over them in places, gouging the carefully laid skiing track-set. The ski trails are very inviting for some singe track ski-dooing, but please, there are plenty of other places - try not to spoil it for others. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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The Biggar Advisory Group for the new long-term care facility toured the home, January 23.

The replacement for the current Diamond Lodge will feature large, airy rooms - much larger than the present domiciles, all with a view to green spaces through sizable windows. Featuring larger bathrooms, larger doors, the new rooms will be a substantial improvement.

Common areas are also voluminous, with tall ceilings, spacious and bright. Residents and staff will have more open areas to move through, to call home.

Visitors will see a massive difference upon visiting the new facility. Tall glass windows overlooking outdoor green spaces will provide a more open living and visiting experience.

Work on the new facility is ongoing and should be completed by this spring.

A big thank you to Heartland Health’s Director of Capital Projects, Wayne Pierrepont, and on-site contractor, Ellis Don for a look at the district’s future.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Council Minutes highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held January 7, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Alan Boyle, Eugene Motruk, and Kirk Sherbino.

Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $387,819.19, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $35,565.17, be approved.

Council resolved, with respect to Canada Post, that “Whereas the elimination of Saturday service could ultimately affect our standard of postal service; Whereas the services offered by the Canada Post Corporation are an integral part of the ongoing support and development of our community; Whereas to be efficient and meet the needs of our citizens it is necessary to maintain the current levels of service; Be it resolved that the Town Council of Biggar is opposed to any reduction of services proposed by the Canada Post Corporation, including the Saturday hours.

Council resolved that the following appointments be made for the year 2014: Solicitor: Roe and Peszko (2014-15) two year term.

Treasurer: Barb Barteski (2014).

Assessor: Marty Baroni (2014).

Building Officials: MuniCode Services, Wayne Meier, Clayton Meier, Ryan Thiessen, Jason Kent (2014).

Auditors: Pricewaterhouse Coopers (201214).

EMO Coordinator: Erin Poitras, Amanda Carruthers (2014).

Deputy EMO Coordinator: Jim Besse (2014).

Fire Chief: Gerry Besse (2014).

Deputy Fire Chief: Kelly Dorosh (2014).

Secretary Board of Revision: Doug Arthur (2014).

Pest Control Officer: John Hammond (2014).

Wheatland Regional Library Board: Ron Arnold, Penny McCallum alternate (2014-15).

Biggar Library Board: Ron Arnold, Penny McCallum (2014-15).

Biggar Regional Park Board: Jim Besse, Gene Motruk (2014).

Development Appeals

Board: Blair Slowski, Ross Holt, Jim Goring (2014-16).

Board of Revision: Marguerite Wapple, Jim Goring, Ron Dobchuk, Blair Slowski, Ross Holt (2014).

Bear Hills RDC: Ray Sadler, Kirk Sherbino (2014-15). rivers West District for Sport, Culture, and Recreation: Erin Poitras, Amanda Carruthers (2014).

Bylaw Enforcement Officers: Flaman Investigation and Security Agency Ltd., Peter Flaman, Arlene Flaman, Ellen Ballendine, John Descalchuk, Jeff Zerebeski (2014).

Wheatland Regional Centre Inc.: Ron Arnold (2014).

Weed Inspector: John Hammond (2014).

Predator Control Officer: Gerry Besse (2014).

Municipal Inspectors: Richard Olson, Marty Baroni, Barb Barteski (2014).

West Central Municipal Government Committee: Ray Sadler (2014).

Returning Officer: Barb Barteski (2014).

License Inspector: Barb Barteski (2014).

Council resolved that the Town enter into a Landfill Supervisor Contract with Helga Fellehner for 2014.

Council resolved that the request from the Diamond Lodge Replacement Partnership for the next instalment for the new lodge, in the amount of $167,498.48, be approved for payment.

• Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

Bridge work . . . Crews continue to work on the bridge on Highway 14 between Perdue and Asquith.

The old bridge has been removed, replaced with

a temporary roadway causing some minor traffic delays. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Public Health advisory on measles expanded There are confirmed cases of measles in Saskatchewan, and health officials are advising the public of the potential for risk of exposure.

Further investigation has caused the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region and the Ministry of Health to expand the list of public locations where people may have been exposed to the measles virus.

People who visited the following establishments during the dates and times listed should be aware of the symptoms of measles: New Locations: • Superstore (Rochdale location - January 17 between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.);

• Walmart (Rochdale location - January 17 between 11:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.); • Uplands Pizza (475 Broad Street North, January 17, 11:45 a.m. and 3 p.m.); • Co-operators Centre in Evraz Place (1700 Elphinstone Street, January 18 between 1:30 and 4:45 p.m.); • Soma Salon and Spa (2336 9th Avenue North, January 20 between 3:15 and 6:30 p.m.).

In the process of contact tracing possible measles exposure, public health officials have also been directly in contact with individuals they believe may have come in contact with measles (e.g.. day care workers

and families).

Measles is a highly infectious and potentially serious disease that is easily transmitted through the air.

Symptoms include high fever, cough and runny nose, followed by a rash. The rash often starts on the face before spreading to the rest of the body.

Note: the earliest a person will experience symptoms is one week following exposure.

If you were born before 1970, you are

assumed to be immune from contracting this disease.

If you develop the above symptoms: Please call your primary health care provider’s office, explain you were a contact of a suspect measles case, detail your symptoms, and see what accommodations can be put in place prior to your visit to minimize contact with other patients; Call HealthLine at 811 for general information.

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Letter to the Editor…

Dear Editor: The Union Jack was Canada’s Àag up until the Maple Leaf was inaugurated in February 15, 1965, this day has become Àag day in Canada.

Students in the country schools would run the Union Jack up the pole (taking turns doing it) and down in the evening. The Àag was

never left out at night. All knew which side was up.

Why is the Union Jack upside down west of the town of¿ce? The wide white stripe next to the pole goes up (this is the cross of Saint Andrew of Scotland – which is the white strip corner to corner of the Àag).

Many soldiers died while

¿ghting under the Union Jack.

Lysette, Gordon and Rita Besse’s granddaughter, in her award winning poem writes: Remember the ones Who fought the war And who they all Have died for.

Jack Haffermehl, Biggar, Sask.

Government legislated pay doesn’t help the most vulnerable workers

by Charles Lammam, Resident Scholar in Economic Policy Fraser Institute What a world it would be if governments could simply legislate higher pay for low-wage workers without any ill effects. But we live in the real world and here public policy should be informed by evidence, not just good intentions.

The reality that many labour activists fail to realize is that when governments mandate wage floors, there are real adverse effects. And the people hurt are often the most vulnerable with the least skills.

The latest call for a higher wage floor in Canada comes from the Members of Health Providers Against Poverty, a group of doctors and nurses who are lobbying the Ontario government to increase the provincial minimum wage. The group claims that by hiking the minimum wage to $14 per hour from the current $10.25 rate, the government can “legislate low-wage workers out of poverty.”

If history is any indication, the actual outcome would be quite different.

When governments impose a wage floor higher than what would

prevail in a competitive market, employers find ways to operate with fewer workers. While the more productive workers who keep their jobs gain through higher wages, their gain comes at the expense of other workers who lose as a result of fewer employment opportunities.

Young and low skilled workers usually end up as collateral damage in the process.

Don’t take my word for it. Consider a comprehensive review of independent, academic research on minimum wages and employment by University of California Professor David Neumark, the foremost expert in the area. The review looked at more than 100 studies covering 20 countries and found the overwhelming majority of studies concluded that minimum wage hikes negatively affect employment.

In Canada, more than a dozen studies have examined the impact of provincial minimum wage hikes. Based on those findings, a 10 per cent increase in the minimum wage decreases employment for workers aged 15 to 24 by an average of three to six per cent. For young workers most affected—

those earning between the current minimum wage and the proposed higher wage—the impact can be more acute, with job losses of up to 20 per cent.

It gets worse; minimum wage policies have other unintended consequences.

Evidence shows that employers also respond by cutting back on hours, providing less on-thejob training, and giving employment priority to the most productive and experienced workers.

As for the link between minimum wages and poverty, labour activists may be surprised to find a growing body of evidence that shows minimum wage increases actually do little to help households in need.

One recent Canadian study examined minimum wage increases across provinces from 1981 to 2004 and found that raising the minimum wage by 10 per cent was associated with a four to six per cent increase in the percentage of families living below Statistics Canada’s low income cut-off.

A 2012 study by leading minimum-wage researchers in Canada, including University of Toronto’s Morley Gunderson, analyzed provincial data from 1997

to 2007 and found that raising the minimum wage did nothing to reduce measures of relative poverty.

A key reason for these findings is that the bulk of those working for the minimum wage do not actually belong to lowincome households. In a 2009 study researchers used Statistics Canada data to profile minimumwage earners in Ontario and found that “over 80 per cent of low-wage earners are not members of poor households.”

Yet despite scores of economic studies that contradict claims about minimum wages reducing poverty, labour activists continue to trot out demands for even higher governmentlegislated pay.

The newest fad is “living wage” laws.

These laws require private employers who do contract work for a city and in some cases who receive city government subsidies to pay their workers a wage promoted by labour activists.

Unlike minimum wage legislation, living wage laws cover smaller groups of workers and typically require a much higher wage. The living wage in New Westminster, B.C. (Canada’s only city to adopt such a law) is

currently $19.62, almost double the prevailing minimum wage of $10.25.

According to research from the United States (where more than 140 municipalities have such legislation), leading scholars in the field have determined a 100 per cent increase in the living wage (say going from an hourly minimum wage of $10 to $20) reduces employment among lowwage workers by 12 per cent to 17 per cent. Like minimum wages, living wages also result in employers hiring more qualified workers to justify the wage increase while passing over those with fewer skills.

And living wage laws often don’t help the most poverty-ridden families, in part because the overwhelming proportion of beneficiaries tends not to be poor. In fact, a study of seven major U.S. cities found 72 per cent of workers benefitting from living wage laws were not poor. Of the 28 per cent who were considered poor, only one-third moved above the poverty line.

All this should be a hard pill for activists to swallow since the most impoverished and least skilled workers are presumably the

very people they want to help by increasing the minimum wage or imposing living wage laws. Yet the notion that we can, by government decree, increase people’s pay and stamp out poverty remains a strong belief. The real world shows otherwise.

Charles Lammam is Resident Scholar in Economic Policy at the Fraser Institute. Since joining the Institute, Mr. Lammam has published over 25 research reports and 120 commentaries on a wide range of economic policy issues including taxation, government finances, investment, entrepreneurship, income mobility, labour, pensions, public-private partnerships, and charitable giving.

His commentaries have appeared in every major Canadian newspaper. He is a frequent contributor to Fraser Forum, the Fraser Institute’s flagship policy magazine. Mr. Lammam also regularly gives presentations to various groups, comments in print media, and appears on radio and television broadcasts across the country to discuss the Institute’s research. He has appeared before committees of the House of Commons as an expert witness. Mr. Lammam holds an MA in public policy and BA in economics with a minor in business administration from Simon Fraser University.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014

The conversation went something like this.

“Who uses the letter “Q” and just misses putting it on the triple letter square?”

The laughing reply, “I just wanted to use the letter and make a word.”

“You’re not going to win that way.”

Then one of them goes on to relate a similar story when playing against another opponent. They started off making the word “plot” thinking there was no way to build on that.

Little did they know

their opponent had a “z”.

“Plotz”. Actually the whole word was “ezine” with the “z” on the bottom of “plot” racking up the points.

Of course, we are talking about Scrabble.

The popular board game used to be played around the kitchen table where you could see your opponents face to face.

But now the game can be played online either with people you know or with random players you don’t know.

The online version follows The Official

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Scrabble Dictionary which is rather annoying at times because you make make a word that is in a dictionary but not in the official one so it will not be allowed. It is useless to try and argue or offer up proof when dealing with a computer so best to just accept the fact and carry on.

Likewise you have to wonder at some of the words the computer does create during its turn.

My husband says the computer cheats.

I think it is frustrating.

Scrabble was invented

by Alfred Mosher Butts during the Great Depression. It was originally named CrissCross Words. After studying the front page of the New York Times, Butts calculated the frequency of the letters of the alphabet. Vowels appeared more often than consonants (“e” being the most frequent).

Then he assigned points to each letter.

There are 225 squares on a Scrabble board.

Total face value of the letters is 187. It was renamed Scrabble and trademarked in 1948. In 1949, 2,400 sets of the game were made and the

inventors lost $450. It soon became “the game everyone had to have”.

By 1952 well known game company Selchow and Righter were contracted to market and distribute the game. In 1972 the game company purchased the exclusive rights to Scrabble brand products in the United States and Canada.

There are 101 twoletter words that can be used. There are tips and strategies that Scrabble players can use to improve their points. Some of these are documented in books but just a glance at the

website will give you some pointers.

Things like how to manage your rack, when to put all your letters down and when to hold a few. Sometimes playing a few letters will help you pick up the tiles you need to make a bingo.

Don’t forget to save a “u” so you are not stuck with the “q”. Sometimes you just need to exchange your tiles. And plan on using those high point letters on the hot spots on the board (triple letter, double word, etc.).

If you are a fan keep on making those words.

Try the online version.

BCS Principal’s report

by James Walker Where did January go? Friday is the last day of January and the first day of the second semester.

Students finished their exams today.

I am sure that there will be collective sigh from students on Thursday afternoon.

Last week, elementary students went skating. Thanks to all of the teachers, parents and volunteers who helped to tie skates and make the trip a success. I would also like to acknowledge the Grade 4-9 curlers who have been curling

three times every week. It is great to see this dedication and commitment from these students and their coaches, Mr. Larson and Ms. Thompson.

The students curl on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday if anyone would like to watch.

Also last weekend was filled with excitement for both our junior boys and girls basketball teams. The girls played in Unity where they won their opening game but dropped their second and third matches. The boys won their tournament in Perdue. Their first game was particularly

thrilling with Steve Redlich making the game winning basket with just two seconds left.

Also the boys senior football team will be fundraising between February 5 and 26 by travelling door to door and taking orders for Prairie Meats.

Funds raised will go to new uniforms and equipment.

Next week, Mrs. Fick will be returning as principal and will be resuming her duties as writer of the Principal’s Letter.

I hope everyone has a great week.

Days before Today Excerpts from The Independent Complied by the Biggar Museum and Gallery 100 years ago: 1914 – Canadian Bank of Commerce occupies new building on Main Street! (And it is still there, well the building, it is now Designs by Ann).

70 years ago: 1944 – Five Courchaine brothers in service.

(Biggar’s War Effort is an Exhibit in the museum).

60 years ago: 1954 – First baby of 1954 – Gail Lynn Andrews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan A. Andrews. (I wonder if this name is familiar to anyone?).

50 years ago: 1964 – Biggar, Perdue phones to be in “Direct

Distance Dialing system” (remember long distance operators?).

30 years ago: 1984 – Pajama Game orchestra directed by Doug Schmesier. Rehearsals have started for the performance in the Majestic Theatre, March 15-18. (Biggar’s musical history can be seen at the museum).

Alley Katz Bowling Scores (week of January 20-24) Tuesday Mixed League: MHS – Jason Raschke, 245; MHT – Jason Rashke, 626; WHS – Melissa Raschke, 217; WHT – Melissa Raschke, 565.

New Horizons League: MHS – Jack Eckart, 219; MHT – Jack Exkart, 539; WHS – Donna Eckart, 135; WHT –

Donna Eckart, 374.

Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Gerry Devenny, 262; MHT – Gerry Devenny, 549; WHS – Dorothy McCarty, 172; MHT – Kay Roach, 438.

Y.B.C. League: Bowlasaurus: High Score – Sawyer Heimbecker, 84.

Pee Wee:

High Score – Maggie Genaille, 110; High Score Double – Maggie Genaille, 211. Bantam: High Score – Jayla Boobyer, 144; High Score Triple – Jayla Boobyer, 388. Juniors: High Score – Justin Otterson, 155; High Score Triple – Justin Otterson, 387.

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by Bob Mason

In Camera I suppose that Y.T. is going to use up a lot of this page just giving out his (ahem!) quali¿cations as a photography expert!

Our big dictionary says that “In Camera” means “privately” or “in secrecy”, and having been a “private” for some time during World War II, and also the central part of an army secret mission (they never told Hilter that Y.T. was coming!)

Yours Truly is going to describe some of his personal escapades, quali¿cations or not!

Not being a gifted type like those great lensmen Daquerre Eastman or Karsh, I guess Y.T. doesn’t have to explain how come that big, black blob appears on most

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of his photos (on account of there not being any ¿nger prints, it must be someone else, eh?).

Y.T.’s ¿rst experience involving cameras wasn’t all his fault! A pretty girl (well, she used to be pretty!) at our old country school suggested that if anyone, for her upcoming birthday, were to buy her that new box camera in the store window, she could not thank them enough!

Being the same sucker for attention that he always has been, of course young Y.T. went down to the local store, brought the brand new “Brownie” box camera – and promised to pay!

As, in his puppy-loving way, Y.T. was gift wrapping

it, his mother noticed and said something like: “Where did you get enough money to buy a thing like that?” When I told here that Mr. Nichol had promised to pay me 50¢ per month for stabling his daughter’s school horse, also that my 10-yearold light of love was having a birthday soon, Mother said something else: “You take that thing right back to where you got it, and you get your money back!”

(Mothers are like that!)

So, back to the local store Y.T. goes and takes back the ¿ne camera, and cancel my promise of 50¢ per month for the rest of the year!

Y.T.’s photographical world was never the same again! As a matter of fact, neither was the pretty young lady!

Pretty girls are like that, eh?

Sad end of chapter I Time passed, Y.T. forgot about the pretty girl and 1937 came along. If anyone asks, what was so important about 1937, history has to point out that it was the worst year of the whole 10 that Barry Broadfoot wrote about (see Ten Lost Years!)

Nobody had nuthin’ . . .

Y.T. himself could list a few statistics here I guess, but

there wouldn’t be any paper left to ¿nish this column.

Yours Truly had just turned 18 years old when one of the neighbours hired him to help with spring work, at $20 per month, and a couple of months later, realizing that there would be no crop that year and, having no money to pay me, he gave me his old camera instead! I think that old camera must have known we had a crop failure, because it failed to work too!

In the long run, it was a good deal, though, a short while later Y.T. broke his leg and spent hour after boring hour dissecting and reassembling that old camera – I never did get it to work right! If any reader has an old 1920 type camera, I can show them how it works!

End of chapter II . . . yawn!

When our old “Holt” combine broke down in 1940 with no repairs available, Walt and Y.T. got it going by telling the local blacksmith it couldn’t be ¿xed! And Dad was so grateful that be bought me a $40 brand new camera. Wow! What a great feeling! A brand new camera with all the ¿xings! We took

dozens of pictures with that coveted piece. Y.T. even took it up across the river when we went on horseback! But World War II came along and what an ending it brought to those carefree years!

Chapter IV (and hopefully the last!)

We hung around for a while, watching our circle of friends grow smaller and smaller, but ¿nally off to war we went and Y.T. took his ¿ne new camera with him!

At home Y.T. has photographs taken in half the army camps across Canada.

Some of friends that aren’t around anymore!

Yours Truly even took it to England when he went and took quite a few pictures there that later were stolen!

Military orders said “No Cameras” though, and so Y.T. left that camera with Walt, who was with #40 Squadron R.C.A.F.!

I suppose Y.T. should add a bit here about what happened next, but everyone knows (I told them myself!) that Y.T. went into Europe, won the war single-handed, and then came leisurely home . . .

It was quite a trip alright, but thanks to whoever stole

those ¿lms of England, all I have left are a few memories!

FINIS (Hooray, eh?)

“The same old thing in the morning boys, the same old din and smut.

Doing the same old dreary job, down in the same old rut.

Posting the same old weary books, pushing the same old pen!

How will we ever stand it all, if we ever get home again?” RWS I suppose that we should have been a bit better prepared for the confusion and change of coming home!

Oh, our 1930 photographical expertise was still okay (at least all our 1950’s photos don’t have that black blob on them!), but a lot of other interests took over, we put our shoulders to the wheel, our noses to the grindstone and our ears to the ground!

Like Dorion Gray’s painting, a photograph makes one seem young forever. But in this digital world of digital people, who wants to stay young forever, eh?

Rather some future photo will be of “Them Golden Stairs”!

Saskatchewan’s oil patch set new records in 2013, in some categories surpassing benchmarks established just the year before.

The province’s oil production for the calendar year just ended is 177.9 million barrels (487,400 barrels per day), up from the previous record of 172.9 million barrels (472,500 barrels per day) set in 2012.

Drilling activity was robust, with a total of 2,433 horizontal oil wells drilled in 2013, a new

record that surpasses the 2,036 horizontal oil wells drilled in 2012.

“These records reflect the hard work of the men and women employed in Saskatchewan’s oil industry” Energy and Resources Minister Tim McMillan said.

“The importance of the oil industry cannot be understated, as a top employer and exporter it contributes positively to communities throughout our province.”

A total of 3,371 oil wells were drilled in 2013, the

third best year ever for oil well drilling. This figure ranks behind only 2011 (3,528 oil wells) and 1997 (3,608 oil wells).

The Lloydminster and Kindersley/Kerrobert areas accounted for almost two-thirds of all drilling in 2013.

Saskatchewan is ranked as the number one jurisdiction in Canada for oil and gas investment policies, according to The Fraser Institute’s annual Global Petroleum Survey.

Another record year for Saskatchewan’s oil production

Songbook concert raises big money for Majestic . . . Mark Kleiner, right, hands a cheque for $2,525.48 to Biggar Majestic Theatre’s Daryl Hasein. The money was raised at the recent Mark Kleiner Songbook concert on January 18, and is a massive shot in the arm for the Majestic. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Simple ways to make resolutions stick this time A new year often begins with good intentions, as thousands resolve to make positive changes in their lives. Resolutions are easy to make when one is toasting at midnight and ready to take on the world. But resolutions can be harder to keep as the days turn into weeks and weeks become months.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota found that 80 percent of resolution-makers have given up by Valentine’s Day. A January 2012 poll conducted in England found that, of the 3,000 respondents, roughly three-quarters of them admitted they were no longer confident they

would stick to their resolutionss for the rest of the month.

There are several different reasons why resolutions fail, and recognizing potential pitfalls can help people stick with their positive changes throughout the new year.

The following are a few ways to ensure your resolutions last the year.

• Don’t make an unrealistic resolution. Losing weight is a popular resolution. Some resolve to drop dozens of pounds in an effort to completely transform their bodies. However, when the weight doesn’t magically come off, it can be easy to grow discouraged. Weight loss is not instantaneous,

and healthy weight-loss plans advocate gradual weight loss, such as 1 to 2 pounds per week. It can take several months to see a considerable difference if you’re aiming to lose 50 pounds. Instead of setting such a lofty weight-loss goal, establish incremental milestones with tangible dates. For example, your resolution may be to lose 10 pounds by March 1st. That is an attainable goal.

• Don’t go it alone.

You’re more likely to have success with keeping a resolution if you have outside support. Enlist a buddy to go to the gym with you or provide support as you attempt to quit smoking. Having a

Retail sales up, employment insurance down

Saskatchewan shoppers and retailers were busy in November 2013 as retail sales climbed both annually and on a monthover-month basis.

Statistics Canada reported Thursday that retail sales were up 1.0 per cent in November 2013 over October, the third month-over-month increase of the last four months. Saskatchewan had the second highest percentage increase among the provinces.

Nationally, sales were up 0.6 per cent over the same period.

At the same time, another report on Employment Insurance (EI) released January 23 highlighted that for

the month of November 2013, Saskatchewan had the largest decrease in the nation of regular EI beneficiaries (13.9 per cent) compared to November 2012 (and the second largest decrease compared to October 2013).

“Today’s reports point to the overall strength of Saskatchewan’s economy,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said.

“Rising retail sales show there’s an increase in consumer confidence, while at the same time, fewer Saskatchewan people are collecting employment insurance because of our strong labour market.”

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1.2 per cent of the working-age population (15+) received EI benefits in November 2013 compared to 1.8 per cent nationally.

Saskatchewan had the second lowest number of EI beneficiaries as a percentage of the working-age population, behind Alberta at 0.9 per cent.

“Saskatchewan’s robust economy is benefiting both businesses and consumers,” Boyd said.

“Job opportunities have never been greater and we are fortunate to have the means to spend more of our earnings which in turn contributes to a stronger, growing economy.”

support system in place can motivate and inspire, knowing someone will be keeping tabs on you may instill enough anxiety to propel you through your resolutions.

• Make resolutions for the right reasons. Making resolutions for the wrong reasons can be counterproductive. If you want to lose weight for cosmetic reasons and not to improve your overall health, you may find your motivation waning as the weeks turn into months. Making resolutions for the right reasons often provides ample motivation.

• Avoid boring resolutions. Many people make boring resolutions that often focus on the mundane instead of more positive things. Resolutions need not be changes that profoundly alter your mental or physical well-being. Making fun resolutions will probably help you stick to them.

Perhaps you will resolve to spend more time with the kids or promise to try more adventurous activities. Maybe you decide it’s time pursue a hidden passion, such as music or art.

Enjoyable resolutions are

much easier to keep.

• Avoid expensive resolutions. Before making a resolution, research how much a resolution might cost. Gym memberships or new hobbies may stretch your budget, and if you cannot afford a resolution, how can you keep it? If money is a concern, choose resolutions that are fiscally possible.

• Keep resolutions private if you so prefer. Many people are compelled to share their resolutions with friends and family.

However, that can lead to feelings of competition or animosity if someone is realizing goals before you.

Show off the best side of your business!

Feel free to keep your resolution private as you go through the process. Once you have met your goal, then you can share your success with others.

• Don’t give up too easily. Some people are up for a challenge and others are not. Resolutions typically require a little extra effort, especially in the early stages. Resolutions will not necessarily be easy to keep, but the longer you stick to a resolution the easier it becomes to make it a reality, so resist the temptation to throw in the towel too early.

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by Calvin Daniels

Flipping through a few favoured agricultural websites it was interesting to see yet another disease is threatening the Canadian hog sector.

In this case its the possibility of porcine epidemic diarrhoea (PED) crossing the border from the United States.

“PED was discovered in the U.S. nine months ago and has since killed three million pigs,” detailed a Western Producer story.

“It is believed to have affected 15 to 20 percent

of the U.S. pork industry, causing millions of dollars in damage.”

That there is a disease issue hog producers must deal with is nothing new.

I grew up on a hog farm, and even in the later 1960s and early ‘70s the impact of disease on production was becoming recognized by producers.

At the time Atrophic Rhinitis was the disease producers were most aware of. The disease is an inflammation of the tissues inside the nose and in its mild

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form it was likely in most herds by the end of the era. The concern was when the disease became more serious, a situation where noses would actually twist, making eating more difficult, and becoming a factor in some secondary respiratory diseases.

The era was one where producers were becoming more aware of the idea of biosecurity. It was usual then for producers to ask visitors to their barns to change boots before entering the barns, or at least walking through a disinfectant bath in an attempt to stop disease transfer.

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where pigs interacted with each other in the barn and show ring over several days. It was likely the animals were introduced to more than a few bugs in such situations.

Of course back on the farm sows were usually kept outdoors except when farrowing. At the time most farms were still mixed operations, many having at least a few hogs. That meant magpies, other birds and vermin most likely carried a few pathogens from farm-to-farm.

There was a school of thought at the time whereby producers felt disease was somewhat inevitable much like we as humans are going to catch a cold no matter what precautions we take.

Those of us who are healthy, and have come into contact with as many bugs as possible build up a natural defence to the cold.

Some producers thought hogs were better off developing the same natural defences.

But hog operations evolved through the late 1970s toward ever larger operations, operations where all animals were taken indoors, the doors locked and the idea of high level biosecurity implemented, an evolution made in the face of new diseases such as leptospirosis and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome were shown to have an economic impact.

Most modern barns no longer admit visitors, meaning only staff, and those with a reason are allowed, and they are often required to shower-in, wear provided clothing, and then shower-out.

The system makes sense if no bug ever breaks the barrier of defence.

But it is very difficult to

deal with every possible entry point of disease.

Birds and vermin may be less of an issue since barns are now generally much further apart, but feed trucks, trailers used to get hogs to market, or new breeding stock are just some of the areas a disease might enter a barn.

And once inside an operation there is likely to be very little natural disease resistance because so much effort has been made to prevent introduction of any pathogen.

This is not to suggest the current high level biosecurity of hog barns is wrong, but in my mind at least when the security fails and something as devastating at PED arrives, the hogs in such operations are likely to be hit hard.

And that is why diligence to keep PED out of Canada is so paramount for the hog industry.

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New price insurance product for Western livestock producers An innovative, new livestock price insurance program will be available this spring to help cattle and hog producers in Western provinces manage price risks faced by the industry.

Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart, Alberta Agriculture Minister Verlyn Olson and MLA Donna Barnett (Cariboo-Chilcotin) on behalf of British Columbia Agriculture Minister Pat Primm unveiled the new price insurance program Friday at the Canadian

Bull Congress in Camrose.

The four-year Western Livestock Price Insurance Program (WLPIP) pilot is a unique collaborative arrangement between the federal government and the Western provinces to enhance risk management options available to the livestock industry. The pilot will help livestock producers protect themselves against unexpected price declines by allowing them to purchase insurance on an insured price selected by the producer from the available cov-

erage levels.

Premiums are fully funded by producers.

The four-year pilot WLPIP is a unique collaborative arrangement between the federal government and the Western provinces to enhance risk management options available to the livestock industry. Alberta introduced price insurance in 2009 for their cattle and hog producer sectors. This initiative expands the Alberta program to a regional model, opening it up ďŹ rst to livestock producers in British Columbia and Saskatch-

ewan.

Livestock producers can expect to receive WLPIP program information in March from their provincial agriculture ofďŹ ces.

In Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation will be the lead customer service delivery agent for the program.

Alberta’s Agriculture Financial Services Corporation will be the central administrative body for the program to maximize administrative efďŹ ciencies.

Federal and provincial governments will cover

Red Tape Awareness Week proclaimed in Saskatchewan Efforts to modernize and improve Saskatchewan’s business landscape will be celebrated, as the Government of Saskatchewan and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) proclaim January 27-31, 2014 Red Tape Awareness Week in Saskatchewan. “2013 was a year full of progress as our ministries, Crown corporations and agencies worked hard to cut red tape and reduce duplication,�

Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “Throughout the past year, over 100 regulations, policies and procedures have been updated to make our

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regulatory system more relevant, efďŹ cient and effective.â€?

Of the many updates to regulation, highlights include changes to Saskatchewan’s liquor rules and regulations, The Saskatchewan Employment Act, the reduction of paperwork and shortening of repair time at SGI, and the implementation of at rates for a number of customer requested services by SaskPower.

Saskatchewan also became the second jurisdiction in Canada to legislate regulatory accountability through The Regulatory Modernization and Accountability Act,

which came into effect in the fall of 2013. The legislation mandates annual reporting from ministries and agencies across government regarding regulatory modernization activities. “CFIB is pleased Saskatchewan is once again the ďŹ rst province to proclaim Red Tape Awareness Week in the country,â€? CFIB’s Vice-President, Prairie and Agri-business, Marilyn Braun-Pollon said. “Often red tape initiatives are here today and gone tomorrow, so we commend the provincial government for legislating red tape measurement/reporting and making regulatory

reform permanent. We look forward to continuing our work together to further reduce red tape for Saskatchewan entrepreneurs – allowing them more time to grow and expand their business.�

This marks the ďŹ fth consecutive year that the Ministry of the Economy has joined forces with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) to proclaim Red Tape Awareness Week in Saskatchewan, and acknowledge its continued efforts to bring red tape issues to the attention of government.

administration and delivery costs for the pilot WLPIP through Growing Forward 2’s AgriRisk Initiatives Administrative Capacity Building. The federal government will also provide deďŹ cit ďŹ nancing for the pilot. “This historic initiative is a great example of collaboration among federal and provincial governments and industry to strengthen risk management options for producers,â€? Ritz said. “Our government will continue to work closely with the provinces and industry to

ensure producers have access to the tools they need to grow their businesses and our overall economy.� “We have been committed to working with the industry to provide price insurance for our cattle and hog producers to help them better manage risk and grow the industry,� Stewart said. “This has been a top priority for our government and I am pleased to partner with the federal government and the Western provinces to offer livestock price insurance.�

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iscovery is a fundamental part of education at the University of S a s k a t ch e wa n , and students play an integral part by applying fresh perspectives to existing knowledge.

Students are encouraged to embrace discovery early. One opportunity allows undergraduate students to spend their summers conducting research in disciplines ranging from physics and psychology to biology and mathematics and statistics. Students work in research labs under the supervision of U of S faculty and their findings are presented at a juried poster competition.

Some of the student research now has a more permanent home, thanks to a new online U of S journal launched in 2013.

The USURJ (U of S Undergraduate

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Active research part of undergrad education at the U of S Research Journal) was created and is run by undergrads in association with the University Learning Centre (ULC).

The biannual f a c u l t y r e v i e w e d journal issued its first call for submissions in the fall of 2013 and is planning its first issue in February 2014.

“We’re hoping it will make undergraduate research more visible on campus,” said medical student Scott Adams, who shares editor-in-chief duties with graduate student Danielle Bruni-Bossio.

“Our aim is to encourage students to take advantage of (research)

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opportunities, and to create a supportive environment for undergraduate research.”

Adams explained that USURJ’s genesis came in January 2012 when the undergraduate community first formally proposed the concept of a dedicated r e s e a r ch journal.

Funding from the U of S Office of the Vice

President Research and the ULC supported the hiring of Bruni-Bossio on a graduate student fellowship and the building of a journal website at www.usask.

ca/urj.

The USURJ is throwing its net wide to cover any research area. “ We are aiming for a balance among all disciplines,” Adams said.

“Submissions might include research from a summer project, undergraduate honours theses or something written for a class.

It’s meant to include original research not published elsewhere.”

The journal is also meant to give

undergraduate students a taste of what research offers, enticing them to pursue graduate studies and associated career options. While at first students will likely submit work they have already done, it is hoped they will start to write with publication in mind as the journal gains prominence.

“The undergraduate researchers are our future graduate students, researchers and innovators in their own right,” said Adams. “If we can encourage them now to engage in research, it’ll support us in our goal of bringing them into graduate studies and immersing them in the research culture of the university.”

Choosing a residence at the University of Saskatchewan

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or many new U of S students going to university doesn’t only mean starting a new program of study, it also means finding a new place to live. More than 1,300 students live in the two largest residence complexes at the U of S, Voyageur Place and College Quarter, and each building offers its own distinct atmosphere and student experience.

One aspect students may wish to consider when choosing a residence is convenience, especially if this is the first time they will live away from home. Voyageur Place is a popular choice for first-year students because it is linked to most classroom and student service buildings by a tunnel system. This means that while other students arrive in class wearing snow boots and parkas, they can get to class in 10 minutes or less wearing pyjamas and flip-flops, if they choose.

In addition, because meals are prepared for Voyageur Place residents, they don’t need to worry about buying groceries or doing the dishes, something Luran

Lu, an international student from Shanghai, China, enjoys. “It’s really helpful,” he says.

“You save lots of time that way, and you get to do more studying and

living and eating areas, as well as several large, bright lounges which are popular hangouts for students. College Quarter residence assistants (RAs)

hang out with friends more.”

Residents of the College Quarter residence complex may have to brave the short walk in the cold to get to their classes, but these buildings are also a popular choice with students. Larissa Kurz, a student from Central Butte, Saskatchewan, chose to live in College Quarter because, she says, “it feels more like an apartment building than a university residence.”

College Quarter is the newest residence for undergraduate students, offering fully furnished fourbedroom, two-bathroom suites with open concept

work hard to provide opportunities for students to get together to study or socialize.

“They’ve always got some kind of event organized,” says Kurz.

No matter which residence students choose, each offers a comfortable, secure and convenient environment for students to live in.

Both personal and academic support services are available to all residents, allowing them to devote more attention to their studies and to having fun. “The best part about residence is the people,” Kurz emphasizes. “You meet so many new friends.”

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New Master’s of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner Degree to Launch in September

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pplications are now being accepted for the new master’s of nursing (nurse practitioner) degree, offered jointly

by SIAST and the University of Regina beginning September 2014.

This master’s level Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program is designed for registered nurses (RN) who are looking for new challenges. It meets Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association approval standards, and it will provide the extensive knowledge and skills needed to manage the care of patients and their families in a primary care setting.

The program will be offered online and consists of 11 courses, along with a one-week residency lab requirement and 702 hours of clinical practice education with qualified

nurse practitioner, pharmacist and physician preceptors.

Students, based in Saskatchewan, may complete the program on a full-time or parttime basis, in two or four years respectively.

Graduates of the program are eligible to write the national nurse practitioner exam and seek registration as a registered nurse, nurse practitioner (NP).

Advanced Education Minister Rob Norris welcomed this new program to help meet the health needs in the province.

“I would like to commend the University of Regina and SIAST on this new degree program, which draws on their extensive experience in nursing education, health research and collaboration,” said Norris. “Increased training opportunities such as this will help secure Saskatchewan’s

nursing workforce and contribute to highquality healthcare in the future.”

A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with graduate level educational preparation and possesses advanced clinical knowledge. The NP can autonomously assess, order and interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose, prescribe medication and perform specific primary care procedures within a legislated scope of practice (CNA 2009).

Deans of Nursing, Dr. david Gregory of the University of Regina and Dr. Netha Dyck of SIAST welcome this opportunity to partner in this second nursing program being offered by the two postsecondary institutions.

The Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) program is currently in its third year.

“Accessibility via distance education will enable students to meet family and personal commitments while maintaining a full-time study schedule,” said Dyck. “It is designed for RNs who have demonstrated academic and clinical excellence, and who are comfortable serving in leadership roles and as patient advocates in a complex, rapidly changing health care system.”

“The new program will provide extensive clinical opportunities under the supervision of preceptors and faculty,” added Gregory. “It brings together worldclass faculty, practising nursing practitioners and instructional designers to create a contemporary learning

experience.”

C o m m u n i t y development, health promotion and collaboration with nterprofessional health care providers are essential components of the program.

Graduates will help meet the growing demand for primary and preventative care in conventional settings and in an office, clinic

Co-operative Education (Co-op) program earned $9.7 million in wages

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articipants in the University of Regina’s Cooperative Education (Co-op) program earned $9.7 million in wages this year. But it’s not just the promise of a paycheck that draws students to the program.

“Being able to practice and experience what you’re taught in class and getting paid is the perfect balance,” says Esther Edoho, a University of Regina student in the Faculty of Business Administration.

“Another perk is that you get to work with professionals in your field of study – they have offered me advice on how to progress with my future career and what I will need to know to stand-out when it comes time for interviews,” she adds.

Sydney Gossard is in her final year of studies with the Faculty of

Arts (English) and Centre for Continuing Education (public relations certificate) at the University of Regina. She agrees that the Co-op program provides relevant experience.

“My academic experience hasn’t been trumped by my Co-op experience, but rather, enhanced; the skills and values I could have only gained from the classroom are put to use in my work placements, and then further adapted into specific tasks and projects,” says Gossard.

Since its inception in 1969, the University’s Co-op program has had a record of 835 careerrelated placements in 2013 – a 45 per cent growth in the last seven years. With more than 50 programs to choose from, students from the faculties of Arts, Business Administration,

Engineering and Applied Science and Science are benefitting from an average of 12-16 months of supervised work experience by the time of graduation.

“I have been able to use skills specifically related to my degree– my writing skills, my communication skills, my creativity,” says Gossard, who is certain this experience will aid her in the future.

In addition to the Co-op program both students have taken advantage of the other services offered at the University of Regina’s Career Centre, which offers workshops on resumé writing and interviewing, long-term career goal setting, and career and volunteer fairs.

For both students, the University’s Career Centre has bridged the gap from classroom to career.

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and ambulatory care centres. Graduates may also follow patients and families in a variety of settings, such as school, home, workplace and hospital, dependent upon their health care needs.

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SIAST Delivers Programming to Meet Industry Needs

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s a polytechnic, SIAST aligns programs and research activities with industry needs. That means the depth of programming – whether it’s apprenticeship training, certificates, diplomas or degrees – prepares graduates to contribute from Day 1 on the job. SIAST’s applied research partnerships with employers, focused on seeking solutions to real-world challenges, draws on faculty expertise and helps students hone their critical-thinking skills.

SIAST president and CEO, Dr. Larry Rosia notes that curriculum is developed with employer input to ensure students acquire a relevant education to equip them with marketable skills.

“By working closely with employers, we design programs to fit their needs and to help them capture new opportunities in Saskatchewan’s evolving economy,” says Dr. Rosia.

In recent years, that approach has led to the development of such programs as the Mining Engineering Technology diploma and the Business Insurance diploma.

SIAST has been involved with degree programming for more than a decade, but always through partnerships with other institutions. The Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing program, launched in September, is the first degree offered solely by SIAST. “Graduates of the program will help

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this province address meeting the needs of an increasingly complex health system,” says Dr. Netha Dyck, SIAST’s dean of Nursing.

SIAST will consider more degrees in the future, focusing on areas of industry where an increased level of applied learning is needed in industry. Dr. Rosia identifies construction management as a possibility.

“A program in this field would respond to the leadership gap that’s emerging as seasoned supervisors enter retirement,” Dr. Rosia says.

That same keen focus on opportunity and need drives applied research.

Recent and upcoming applied research projects, for instance, include a software

solution for managing building energy efficiency, a gas station remediation project with Federated Co-op and the University of S a s k a t ch e wa n , and contamination prevention in the brewery process.

“Everything we do is driven by meeting the needs of two key stakeholder groups: students and

employers,” Dr. Rosia says. “It’s a proven formula for advancing economic development, thereby supporting the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth.”

SIAST currently serves more than 26,000 distinct students through campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, and through its extensive

network of delivering distance education opportunities.

In 2013, SIAST was formally accepted as a member of Polytechnics Canada, which includes some of the country’s largest technical institutes. Legislation has been introduced to recognize SIAST as Saskatchewan’s polytechnic.

(CST) program after he heard its graduates were job-ready.

“This was definitely because of the hands-on approach that SIAST takes,” says Roan.

Following graduation from S I A S T, he decided to complement his diploma with a computer science degree from university. With transfer agreements between SIAST and universities, that meant he needed only two years of further courses to complete his degree.

Dr. Rosia says pairing a SIAST diploma with a university degree provides a grad with the benefits of technical education and the advanced theory required for career advancement in the most economical amount of time possible.

“We want it to be easy for students to move between institutions without repeating course material they have already covered,” he says.

Roan notes the benefits, saying a diploma and a degree

contribute favourably to one’s resume.

Students also have the option of applying for credit for prior learning; that is, for knowledge gained in a non-academic setting. They can seek academic credit for the knowledge they obtained through life and work experiences, reducing the time investment required to achieve a credential.

SIAST delivers a full suite of programming, i n c l u d i n g apprenticeship training, certificates, diplomas and degrees. Curriculum is developed with employer input to ensure students acquire a relevant education that equips them with marketable skills.

Currently SIAST offers 150 programs to choose from. The institution gets top marks from both employers and grads: 98% of employers surveyed say they’d hire a SIAST grad again, and 97% of grads rates programs as good to excellent.

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rograms offered by Saskatchewan’s polytechnic, SIAST, focus on real-world learning opportunities for jobs, building on an individual’s prior learning achievements.

SIAST president and CEO Dr. Larry Rosia says that’s a successful combination, describing the SIAST “advantage” as a significant one to meet this province’s educational and workforce needs.

“We know individuals are looking for hands-on learning, small class sizes and job ready skills,” says Dr. Rosia.

“SIAST delivers a full range of programming. Whether it’s apprenticeship training, certificates, diplomas and degrees, curriculum is developed with employer input to ensure students acquire a relevant education that equips them with marketable skills.”

“We know individuals are looking for hands-on learning...”

A number of agreements are in place that enables grads to seek transfer credit between post-secondary institutions.

Roan Cooney experienced that flexibility firsthand.

As a high school graduate from Saskatoon, he entered SIAST’s Computer Systems Technology

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Financial Advice to make a positive difference

by Kim Inglis, BCom, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP | Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager Canaccord Wealth Management Recent data indicate that Canadians are saving more.

Statistics Canada reports that the Household Savings Rate is currently 5.4 per cent, a 0.4 per cent increase from the previous year.

Likewise, a recent BMO Bank of Montreal study found that 48 per cent of Canadians are now investing in TaxFree Savings Accounts (TFSAs), a 23 per cent increase from 2012.

It’s good that Canadians are saving but unfortunately too few are making the most of it. Part of the problem is that many remain puzzled by the various investment vehicles available, and much of the confusion lays in TFSAs. The BMO study found that only 11 per cent of Canadians can identify eligible TFSA investments. And, only 19 per cent understand the annual contribution limit; which might

explain why one in ten TFSA holders has over-contributed since inception.

Investors should spend a bit of time learning the rules so they can take full advantage of this very useful investment vehicle.

TFSAs are available to Canadian residents 18 years of age or older.

They can save up to $5,500 per year in cash and investments, and unused contribution room can be carried forward indefinitely.

Withdrawals can be made anytime in any amount, without being taxed, and can be fully recontributed the following calendar year.

It’s important to remember that re-contributions in the same calendar year count against contribution room and could cause overcontributing, which the Canada Revenue Agency penalizes.

TFSAs can hold investments such as mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and GICs. However many investors don’t realize this, perhaps confused by the words “Savings

Account”, and instead use their TFSAs to hold cash. BMO says cash is the most common component held in TFSAs, at 57 per cent.

Mutual funds weigh in at 25 per cent, followed by Guaranteed Investment Certificates at 23 per cent, stocks at 14 per cent, and ExchangeTraded Funds at five per cent.

The cash earns taxfree interest but the tax advantage is minimal in a low rate environment.

TFSAs are best used for investments offering better growth potential.

With income and capital gains accumulating taxfree, they are suitable for investments that otherwise generate greater total tax payable if held in a non-registered portfolio.

For instance, an investor who contributed $5,500 to a TFSA last year, with the full amount invested in an exchangetraded fund tracking the U.S., would be up by about 25 per cent. The tax-free profit would be $1,375. Compare this to the investor who left the contribution in cash generating 1.50 per cent

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Although 25 per cent profit is an exceptional year, the tax-free advantage holds true even at lower return levels.

Consider an investor who puts $5,000 into a TFSA at the beginning of every year for the next 20 years, invested in a product generating a six per cent gain per year. After 20 years, the TFSA would be worth $194,964.

In comparison, if the

investment was made in a non-registered account and taxed at a marginal rate of 32 per cent, the balance would be $156,258.

The $38,706 difference speaks for itself.

Since 2013 the TFSA contribution limits are $5,500 per year, up from $5,000 per year from 2009 through 2012. An investor who has never contributed to a TFSA, and has been eligible to do so since 2009, can

invest up to $31,000 this year.

Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund, reynoldsinglis.ca.

The views in this column are solely those of the author.

For Health’s Sake!

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What is COPD? What medications are used • Keep any other causes it? every day, even if you diseases you have, like COPD (chronic feel okay. COPD patients heart disease or diabetes, obstructive pulmonary often use more than under control. disease) is a lung disease one reliever medication • Stay active. Ask your that causes shortness of and more than one prescriber if a pulmonary breath. Other symptoms controller medication. rehab program is right are cough that produces It is important that for you. sputum (mucus), and you know which is your • Ask your prescriber chest tightness. COPD reliever medication and or pharmacist about an is often caused by which is your controller action plan to follow if smoking or other things medication. your COPD symptoms including environmental It is also important that get worse. contributors that damage you know how to use your What do I do if my the lungs. inhalers. Your prescriber symptoms get worse?

How is COPD treated? or pharmacist can show Call your prescriber or COPD is treated with you. Your prescriber or follow your action plan medications that help pharmacist can write if you have: Increased open the lungs to make and explain the names shortness of breath or it easier to breathe. and directions for your cough; Fever; Increased These medications are reliever and controller sputum; Sputum that usually inhaled. There medications. looks different than LISTING NEW are two main types of In addition to taking usual (thicker, different COPD medications: my COPD medications, colour). reliever (quick relief) what else can I do to stay Get medical help and controller. healthy? immediately if you have: Severe shortness Randy We eekes, MLA SOLDof breath; Blue fingers or lips; Swelling; Chest Biggar Co onstituency Office pain; Confusion.

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Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (22 January, 2014) Our government is busy working on the next provincial budget.

As we look forward to what 2014 could hold for our economy, it’s predicted that resource revenue will be down slightly.

While this isn’t great news, we will continue to work with business to promote Saskatchewan as a great place to do

business. With the next budget in mind, our government will continue to invest in key areas while maintaining our commitment to spend tax dollars responsibly while growing our province.

Recently released wholesale and manufacturing numbers show that Saskatchewan’s economy is strong, diverse and growing.

In November 2013, our wholesale activity had

the highest percentage growth in the country and the highest for the month of November in our history.

In real terms, this means our seasonallyadjusted basis as wholesale trade increased to more than $2 billion for the month of November.

November year-overyear wholesale trade increased by 16.8 per cent (seasonally-adjusted) compared to 2012, which ranks Saskatch-

Flock, ink and watercolour on paper on paper, Lindsay Arnold.

Lindsay Arnold: Garden Immaculate The solo exhibition titled Garden Immaculate was proposed to OSAC’s annual visual arts jury by Lindsay Arnold, an artist from the community of North Portal Saskatchewan.

Lindsay Arnold creates watercolour drawings that are quietly witty and slyly subversive. The calming colours and unassuming characters draw the viewer in. As we move through the garden the viewer begins to notice the discord between tone and content. Something is amiss in this garden.

“I am inspired by the duality of human nature and the tension between the external side we show the world and the internal side we think is hidden. My allegorical drawings explore perceived expectations of self and the quest for perfection or at least the appearance thereof,” Arnold explains.

Garden Immaculate is about a woman in her role as caretaker of a fantastic garden: a

symbol of the psyche and the qualities cultivated within it. We watch her, becoming privy to the bewildering, amusing and even sinister methods behind the garden’s beauty.

The statues, plants and animals of the garden seem to rebel against their keeper, embodying the struggle to reconcile natural instincts, historical values and modern ideals.

The world portrayed in Garden Immaculate is pale, delicate, verging on sterile. The garden appears to be vast, but

alas, there is no way in and no way out. M’Lady must forever dwell within the high hedge walls, fixed within as environment of her own creation. I wonder what her world would be like if she was no longer in control.

Garden Immaculate is organized and curated by the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC), and will tour this October 1 to September 23, 2015.

Garden Immaculate will be on display at the Biggar Museum and Gallery, February 4-21.

ewan first in percentage growth among the provinces for this category.

Growth is also seen in our manufacturing sector, which is among the national leaders according the Statistics Canada.

Last November sales topped $1.4 billion (seasonally-adjusted), that’s a four per cent increase just from the month before and a 19.6 per cent increase year-over-year.

This means Saskatchewan ranked second in percentage growth among the provinces.

The manufacturing sector is showing diversified growth that employs more than 27,000 people in highly skilled jobs throughout Saskatchewan. The most noteworthy growth can be found in the food sector with an increase of 21.4 per cent year-overyear; fabricated metal, machinery and equipment both increased by

8.5 per cent.

It’s interesting to note, every dollar manufacturing produces creates approximately $3.15 in economic activity.

This economic activity is a major reason we saw nearly 20,000 new residents and more than 18,000 new jobs created in Saskatchewan. With this news, our government is working harder than ever to ensure we have the skilled labour force to meet existing and future labour market needs. This is why we set the goal of adding 60,000 more people to our workforce by 2020.

To meet this goal, we are investing in postsecondary students to provide training that will prepare them to find a career and build their future right here in Saskatchewan.

Despite the fact there is still snow on the ground and quite a few weeks of winter to go, this is the

time of year when a lot of Saskatchewan people start making their summer vacation plans. Often these plans include a stay at one of our provincial parks.

Seasonal camping offers the opportunity to secure a campsite from May to September and the deadline for applications is Thursday, January 30, 2014.

Sites, which are allocated by a lottery system, will be awarded on Monday, February 3, 2014. As in the past two seasons, nightly campers will be able to book sites online or through the reservation call centre. The online system will open March 3, 2014, with specific park reservation opening dates staggered throughout the week.

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

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Health regions boost capacity to handle surgical demand Surgical teams across the province continue to work toward the goal of improving surgical care and reducing patient wait times to less than three months from the time surgery is planned.

Statistics to the end of November show that about 79 per cent of patients are receiving a procedure within three months thanks to the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative, which is nearing the end of its four-year transformation effort in March 2014.

There are 4,796 patients waiting more than three months for surgery – 10,555 fewer than when the Surgical Initiative began in March 2010.

“Thanks to a monumental effort by surgical teams, patient advisors and health region administrators, we have made incredible progress toward sooner, safer and smarter

surgical care,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said.

The province’s largest and busiest health regions – Saskatoon and Regina Qu’Appelle – have both faced challenges meeting surgical demand. The Saskatoon Health Region has implemented a mitigation plan to overcome increased demand for about 700 more surgeries this year; however, even with the increased effort, it will take until late 2014 to meet the target of providing all surgeries within three months.

“In a coordinated effort by our staff, physicians and our contracted medical facility, we are continuing to reduce the size of our surgical wait lists,” Saskatoon Health Region President and CEO Maura Davies said.

“In addition to tackling wait times, we have a

plan in place to deal with the surge in demand that occurred this year, and to develop better methods of anticipating and responding to fluctuations in demand.”

Overall, Saskatoon has been achieving the planned increased volume of surgical cases this year, but demand rose more than expected in 2013. The region’s mitigation plan to deal with the increased demand includes

expanding operating room hours so an additional 465 surgeries can be performed this fiscal year and exploring ways to even out the wait lists of surgeons. The region will also work with other health regions to offer patients surgeries closer to home and will increase the number of day surgeries handled by the third-party surgical centre on contract with the Saskatoon Health Region.

Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region has been steadily reducing the size of its wait list for the past 14 months, and expects to achieve the three-month surgery target for all patients by March 2015.

“The tremendous strides we have made to date will continue,” Duncan said.

“This government wasn’t afraid to set aggressive goals for improved access to surgical care for

Saskatchewan patients, and now Saskatchewan’s health system is on the verge of being a national leader in providing timely surgeries.”

Information about the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative is available at sasksurgery.ca. The Web site also features the Specialist Directory, which empowers patients and their primary care providers to compare options for surgical care.

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MEMORIALS LEHNERT, Joseph Peter: January 21, 1926 - February 8, 2012 “May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear.

That we’ll always love and miss you, And wish you were here.”

Lovingly remembered by Johanna; Georgina and Tom and family; Ronald and Lynne and family; Sharon and Darren and family.

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CARD OF THANKS The Biggar and District Family Centre Board extends sincere and heartfelt thanks to Biggar Leisure for their generous donation of a laptop computer to the Family Centre.

This will help us immeasurably with the work of supporting families in our community.

Thank you, Biggar Leisure!

CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank the staff and doctors at the Biggar Hospital for the good care Alex received until the time of his passing. Thank you to Grondin Funeral Service, Kirby and Ed, for all your help and a BIG thank you to all who sent baking, Àowers and helped us in anyway.

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in February: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans (PALS) will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, February 23 will be potluck lunch after service.

Everyone is welcome. For more information or pastoral services, please phone Pastor Mark Kleiner @ 306-948-3731 or 306-951-7122 48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street @ 10:50 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. Pastor Wicks can be reached in the of¿ce at 306948-3424, Tuesday through Thursday.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1: Perdue Snowmobile Rally, registration, 8 a.m. at Perdue Rec Complex.

4c2 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6: Donors Choice Annual Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at New Horizons boardroom. Donors Choice Board Members and a Representative from local organizations supported by Donors Choice, please, please, attend. We need your support.

4c3 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8: Biggar & District Health Services Foundation Inc. presents “A Warm Winter Getaway” Dine, Dance and Auction at Biggar Community Hall. Live music by Rock Bottom. Tickets, $40 each @ de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar (includes entry into $2,000 travel voucher draw). Prizes for ‘best holiday attire’. PLUS… Grey Cup Champs Past and Presents, #34 George Reed and #62 Levi Steinhauer in attendance! Come and bid for the chance to share dinner with a Champ!

4c3 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21: Biggar & District Arts Council presents…

“Silver Screen Scoundrels”, 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, 306948-2452.

5c4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “In¿nitus”, 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.

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LAND for SALE Quarter section of land for sale in Argo Bush. Ideal for recreation, hunting or acreage development. Phone 306-7173232.

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FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 66 1/4’s South Central - 18 1/4’s East Central - 74 1/4’s South - 70 1/4’s South East - 31 1/4’s South West - 63 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 55 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

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

HOUSES for SALE House for sale in Landis, Sask.

Double corner lot, directly across from the school. Three bedrooms, full basement, good size kitchen with lots of cupboards; washer, dryer, fridge, stove, built in dishwasher and microwave included. Large shed with good garden spot; deck on back of house. REDUCED to $45,000 obo. Would make a great starter home or retirement home. For more information call (306) 948-7161.

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RTMI - Ready to Move in. Call 1-888-733-1411; rtmihomes. com. Red Tag Sale on now - ask about our $100,000 giveaway.

HOUSES for RENT Three-bedroom partially furnished house and garage for rent, near rink. Call 306-9483676 3p3 Three-bedroom house for rent, close to downtown and school, Fridge and stove included. Twobedroom home available March 1st. For viewing call 306-9483674 or 306-948-9517 or 306948-7022.

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

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

LOST LOST: Baler PTO shaft last fall on Salter road. Phone 306-2374807 5p1

SERVICES

If YOU are…

• Moving • Expecting a Baby • Planning a Wedding • Anticipating Retirement Call WELCOME WAGON at

306.948.4141 - Sherry Thompson We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca Biggar & District Arts Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/ events. Contact Denise at 306948-2452.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ALL ABOUT LEARNING has developed a rural tutoring system. To learn more about this fantastic business opportunity call toll free 1-844-823-6817 FOR SALE: Sask Valley News, a weekly paper operating out of Rosthern, SK for over 100 years.

Contact janet@saskvalleynews. com for further information.

CAREER TRAINING

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Heavy Duty Mechanic/Apprentice required for preventative maintenance, repair and service of heavy equipment fleet.

Experience with CAT, JD, and Hitachi.

Appropriate credentials and/or certifications.

Valid drivers license.

Both camp and shop locations. Service truck and accommodations provided. Wage negotiable. Send work references and resume to: Bryden Construction, Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca Long haul SEMI DRIVERS AND OWNER OPS REQUIRED to haul RVs and general freight.

O/O paid 85% of invoiced amount with open invoice policy.

Signing Bonus currently being offered to O/O. Drivers paid 40¢/ running mile + pick/drop/border.

Bene¿ts, co fuel cards and subsidized insurance. Must have ability to cross border. Call 800867-6233; www.roadexservices. com There is a CRITICAL need for Medical Transcriptionists across Canada. Work from Home.

CanScribe graduates welcome and encouraged to apply. Apply through MTR at www.hds-mt. com/jobs

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TOWN OF BIGGAR, Saskatchewan

GENERAL UTILITY POSITION The Town of Biggar is accepting applications for an in scope general utility position.

Nature of Position: General Utility work includes garbage pickup for the Town plus other assigned duties.

QualiÀcations: Should have the ability and skill to operate a garbage truck and related equipment, gravel truck and other small equipment such as small tractors with front end loaders, utility trucks, and mowers of various kinds. The ability to carry out maintenance on the above equipment is required.

The applicant must possess a valid driver’s license with no restriction on license. Applicant must also possess a valid air brake ticket on license to be able to operate garbage truck and tandems. Special consideration may be given to qualiÀed applicants to obtain air brake endorsement within the probationary period if awarded the position.

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

Applications including resume and references can be dropped off at the Town OfÀce located at 202-3rd Avenue West, or mailed to, Town of Biggar, Box 489, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 or submitted by email to townofÀce@ townofbiggar.com no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, February 7, 2014.

The Town of Biggar would like to thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TJ LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is accepting resumes for experienced heavy duty operators, dozer/buncher/hoe/ skidder/processor/delimber for immediate employment. Fax resume 780-778-2428.

WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch.

To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the of¿ce. Phone 780842-6444. 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.

LEARN FROM HOME. EARN FROM HOME. Huge is a demand for Medical Transcriptionists.

Start your online learning today with CanScribe Career College. www.canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535 info@canscribe. com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

GREENHOUSE LABOUR Fernlea Flowers is a North American grower and supplier of garden and potted plants currently renting a greenhouse in Biggar, Sask. seeking an exceptionally reliable full-time seasonal person to provide assistance during the peak season.

Responsibilities include: _ Planting crops; _ Moving product; _ Pick product for shipping.

We are looking for people who will work day shift, afternoon shift and weekend shift. Availability to work weekends and holidays preferred. Tentative start date March 24, 2014.

This is a seasonal position with 40+ hours per week for a duration of approximately 10 weeks. This job is physically demanding in a fast-paced environment.

Send resume by email to: Biggarlabour@jobs.fernlea.com When applying please indicate what shift you would be interested in working. Interested applicants should apply

by February 1st, we will be holding interviews during the week of February 3rd or February 10th.

GREENHOUSE WATERPERSONS/SPRAYERS Fernlea Flowers is a North American grower and supplier of garden and potted plants currently renting a greenhouse in Biggar, Sask. seeking an exceptionally reliable full-time seasonal person to provide assistance during the peak season.

Responsibilities include: _ Watering crops; _ Some spraying of crops; _ Greenhouse work.

This is a seasonal position with 40+ hours per week for a duration of approximately 10 weeks. This job is physically demanding in a fast-paced environment. This job is expected to start March 3, 2014. Rotating shifts may be required. Interested applicants should apply by February 1st, we will be holding interviews during the week of February 3rd or February 10th.

Send resume by email to: sksprayers@jobs.fernlea.com

DEADLINE For news, classifieds and ad copy

Monday, FEBRUARY 3 • 5 P.M. • for publication on thursday,

Practicum Training Institute HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING. Programs resume March 2014. For Details visit www. practicumtraininginstitute.ca or CALL (306) 955-0079 TODAY TO SECURE A SEAT!

FEBRUARY 6

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Attention Semi Operators!

Are you looking to downsize?

Haul RVs from USA to western Canada! 5-6 day round trip.

Looking for 1 ton O/O. 1-800867-6233; www.roadexservices. com GPRC, Fairview Campus, Alberta needs Power Engineering Instructors. No teaching experience, no problem. Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/ or visit our website at www.gprc. ab.ca.

The Biggar Independent 122 Main St.,Biggar has moved…

next to Post OfÔce

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THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for:

Saskatoon - Biggar Office

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

DUANE NEUFELDT

948-5052 (office)

403 Main St., Biggar

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

Cell 948-9168

306-948-8055 Fax: 306-948-2763 www.DuaneNeufeldt.com

Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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

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

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

FOR RENT BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

Call: 306-948-2101

FAX SERVICE at The Independent

Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag., Broker

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Residential

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (office) Cell 948-7995 Cari McCarty

www.TimHammond.ca http://Cari.TimHammond.ca

Residential Sales

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent This space in this directory is available for only

$161.20 plus gst…

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial rd

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

one column x 2 inches for 26-week prepaid commitment

MORTGAGE BROKER

KEVIN KURULAK Mortgage Associate THE BIGGAR Broker License #316322 INDEPENDENT 403 Main St., Biggar direct. 306.948.5200 cell. 306.303.9025 NEWSSTANDS The Mortgage toll free phone. 1.877.734.3216 Group @ toll free fax. 1.877.734.3219 License #315872 • Esso email. kevin.tmgbroker.com

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• Leslie’s Drugstore www.mortgagegroup.com • Pharmasave • Quick Stop INSURANCE • Super A Foods • Shop Easy Food • Weasie’s Gourmet Blends ¾ Auto & Home Insurance • Feudal Co-op, ¾ Farm & Commercial Insurance ¾ Health & Travel Insurance Perdue ¾ Life Insurance & Investments • The Store, Perdue

¾ Farm Succession & Estate Planning ¾ Notary Publics Landis Of¿ce Hours: Biggar Of¿ce Hours…

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

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

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

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

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

“We’ll getcha covered”

948-5052 (office) Cell 948-4478

(regular price is $19.88 per week = $516.88 plus gst)

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Dave Molberg

Call 306-948-3344

BSA

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

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; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

Posters Resumes Menus Programs and Booklets Pamphlets Christmas letters File Folders Address Labels Sticky Labels

; ; ; ; ;

Social Tickets Draw Tickets Calendars and Day Planners Wedding and Anniversary INVITATIONS Presentations

Call now for your FREE quote on all your printing needs Phone: 948-3344 Fax: 306-948-2133 Email: tip@sasktel.net Box 40, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

and more, just INQUIRE…

If you DO NOT receive your Independent in a timely manner, please call your local post office or Canada Post @ 1-866-607-6301

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Helping you Help yourself

Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation

Phone:

Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

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

AURORA CONSTRUCTION & HAPPY AMPER SERVICES • Sewer • Water • Power • Drainage • Footings

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014

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Nick Maguire 306-948-3325 (home) 306-948-4558 (cell)

Northland Foaming

Electrical Installation & Maintenance

Spray Foam

• Commercial • Industrial • Residential

Insulation

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

306-948-5291

DMH ELECTRIC for all your electrical needs Construction, consulting and Maintenance Licensed Journeyman

Dion Harrabek 306-948-2657 cell: 306-948-9136

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MADGE CONTRACTING LTD. For all your rooÀng needs… ¬New Construction ¬Metal ¬Torch-on ¬Re-roofs ¬Tile ¬Asphalt ¬All repairs ¬Shakes We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453

306-717-2818 www.madgerooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

306-948-2805 Cell: 306-948-6062 Email: northland83@yourlink.ca Want to insulate your quonset, farm/commercial buildings, house or cabin?

Lower your heating and cooling costs and add strength to your buildings!

HEALTH/WELLNESS

New Beginnings Wellness Centre “Putting PERSONAL back into fitness training!”

Wayne Baldwin, PFT, CPTA, CNHC

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

Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions * Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certificates available

Where you can feel right at home!

Phone… 306-948-2548

PHILLIPS ELECTRIC

Jacklin Andrews, MSW

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

jacklinandrews@ gmail.com

Family Therapist and Marriage Commissioner (Wilkie)

GEORGE STAHL (306) 948-3776 cell: (306) 260-6503 Ph:

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar, Sask.

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

LAROCHELLE CONTRACTING Build fences and decks For all your fence and deck needs, give me a call…

306-948-7390

PRAIRIE BOYZ VINYL FENCING LTD.

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

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

306-948-4565 (c)

For FAX service, see us at The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

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

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

(back entrance) 104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar

306.948.2208

Perdue Massage Clinic Registered Massage Therapist (MTAS) Evenings and Saturday appointments available.

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

Services available…

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

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

306-948-2548 or 948-9710

Biggar

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

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

Online SUBSCRIBE

Go to… biggarindependent.ca to sign up.

BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.

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

Phone:306.882.2123 Emergency (after hours) 306.882.2006

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 1104 - 6 Ave. East, Biggar, Sask.

Southeast entrance of So N Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

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

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

Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. Bonnie L. Reddekopp, JD 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

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

Criminal Law Commercial Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko Lisa Watson look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-3408

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

ACCOUNTING

Hair Salons

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Christina Prpick of

Garry A. Faye

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

• Taking appointments Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays.

(Saturday and evenings on request) Contact Christina @

Phone: 306-948-5133

306-948-2712

Chartered Accountant Notary Public

Weightless Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

Mane Essence Hair Salon

PHOTOGRAPHY

306-948-7274

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPTOMETRISTS

OPEN: Tues.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

306-948-2183 Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

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

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

306-948-2814 BOOKS Pat Wicks,

Living Books Distributor

Roderick B. Campbell, CMA

306-321-4991

Get the Biggar Independent

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

201B-2nd Ave. West

Phone or Text: Website: www.perdue massageclinic.com www.facebook.com/ perduemassageclinic

LEGAL SERVICES

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306-918-7264 Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses

DENTAL

OFFICE HOURS

Visit us @ 114- 2 Ave. W., Biggar Cell… 306-948-8048

PLUMBING & HEATING

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dionh@sasktel.net

Cell: 306-221-6888

HEALTH/WELLNESS

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

Ph: 306-948-4430 or 306-948-4460 rod.campbell@sasktel.net Box 988, Biggar, SK

Please arrange to pick up your photos that have been submitted for publication. .…thanks, The Independent 122 Main St., Biggar

205-3rd Ave. East, Biggar Books, gifts, cards.

Shop at my home!

Call 306-948-3427 for appts.

This space in this directory is available for only $161.20 plus gst… one column x 2 inches for 26-week prepaid commitment (regular price is $19.88 per week = $516.88 plus gst)

Call 306-948-3344 CLASSIFIEDS WORK

…call 306-948-3344

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 21

COURIER/HAULING

COMPUTER SERVICES

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

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

~Brian and Cathy Fick~ Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Sacher

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist, Wealth Consultant Credential Asset Management Inc.

Cell: 306-948-7524

222 Main St., Biggar

Tel: 306-986-2600

Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352

Want a truly independent advisor who will find your unique solution?

Are you looking for Life, Living Benefits Insurance and/or Investment Strategies?

Do you just want to know if your premiums are fair with the right coverage?

222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

Kevin Kurulak Investment Rep Insurance Broker P. 306 948 5200 F. 306 948 5207 Appointments Preferred

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

M & N REPAIR 701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

306.948.3996 Open Monday-Friday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George

306-948-3376

306.237.7671 Troy May, owner/operator Fax: 306.237.TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

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

HAULS TO THE DUMP Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

Ph/fax: 306-948-3856 or cell: 306-948-7896 J. G. Smith

HAMM’S TRUCKING

after hours George: 948-4042 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar 1st Ave. West, Biggar

KRF Auto Centre 100% handwash “Where we do it all for you!!”

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

Sat. • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System Prairieland Collision Rosetown, Sask.

• Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals

FOR PROMPT FRIENDLY SERVICE …CALL US WITH YOUR GRAIN AND FERTIZER HAULING NEEDS.

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

• WITH EXPERIENCED OPERATORS AND RELIABLE EQUIPMENT ‘WE WILL GET-R-DONE’

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

MORSE & PERDUE, SK

306-948-1722

306-629-3332

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

SEED CLEANING

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

Hwy 14 East, Biggar 306-948-2109

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

Phone: 306-948-5678

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING

306-882-2289 Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Contact 306-948-3344 to have your business listed here, ask for special rates and sizes

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning

WHY NOT GET DOWN TO BUSINESS

BY PLACING YOUR CLASSIFIED AD, TODAY!

CALL 3069483344

Toll Free: 866-403-2298

Email: garethmckee@burntorangesolutions.com Website: www.burntorangesolutions.com

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

403 Main Street, Biggar

BURNT ORANGE SOLUTIONS

Gareth McKee

Pamela Eaton

Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc., and mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities Inc. ®Credential is a registered mark owned

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

Call: Bill: Dale:

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

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

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THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Rebel Landscaping 306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky

Cliff Forsyth Box 736, Biggar

Phone: 306-948-5600 A Sign of Qualilty!

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

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

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 Fax:

306-948-5699

• photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc.

Call Anne @ 306-948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

• Laser Engraving • Promotional products (mugs, mousepad, etc)

t Delivery

Ask Abou

109 Main St., Biggar Fax: 306-948-2484

MONARCH MEATS

Modern Licenced Abbatoir • custom slaughter, cut and wrapping • sausage making, curing and smoking

306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca

Your authorized

Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer; and Your authorized

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

306-

948-3955

Phillips Radio Shop Phone: 306-948-2442

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

Anne G. Livingston

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer

• Topsoil • Lawn Care • Leveling • Sod • Patio Blocks

NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING •Texas Gates •Spray Foam Insulation •Sandblasting & Painting ing ing g •Internal Coatingss •Rock Guard Coatings tings

Mobile Units Office: 306-948-2805 306- 48 2805 Cell: 306-948-6062 306-948-6062 email: northland83@yourlink.ca

• sides of Beef available

Custom Embroidery Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire Judy Kahovec…

306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935

The Country Clipper • All Breed Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory) • Natural health care for pets • Massage “Acupressure”

For appointments and inquiries, call

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

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

GAS STATIONS

306-948-3384

Perdue 5-Star Service - Under NEW Management

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

Esso Full Service Gas Bar & Restaurant 306-237-4363

306-658-4474, Landis

Contact US for OFFICE SUPPLIES, FORMS and SERVICES…

Bob Kobelsky

Biggar Sand & Gravel • trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating OfÀce …

306-948-5455 SMALL ADS WORK You’re reading this one!

Open: Monday-Sunday • 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Holidays: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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Faxing ; Phamphlets Photocopies ; Christmas letters Rubber Stamps ; File Folders Envelopes ; Sticky Labels Letterheads ; Address Labels Business Cards ; Social Tickets Receipts ; Draw Tickets Invoices ; Calendars and Day Planners Statements ; Presentations Flyers and more…

Resumes Call us now for your Posters FREE quote on all your Menus Programs and printing needs.

Booklets

Phone: 306-948-3344

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Junior Boys basketball report

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The Junior Boys basketball team has been on a roll. January 16 they travelled to Perdue where they came away with the victory.

January 18 the boys played in a

Kindersley 7 and 8 team, and once again were victorious.

Saturday Jan. 18 the Boys travelled to Perdue for a tournament. Here the boys beat Perdue, Hague and then

Aberdeen to capture first place. The highlight of the tournament was Steve Redlich hitting a shot with two seconds left on the clock to win against Perdue.

Government misses the mark: waits for surgeries still too long, say NDP Saskatchewan patients continue to wait too long for surgery as the government is failing to meet surgical wait time targets, thanks to short-sighted cuts and mismanagement, said NDP health critic Danielle Chartier.

The wait-time goal set in 2010 to be complete in 2014 will not be met in Saskatchewan’s two largest health regions, Regina Qu’Appelle and Saskatoon, where the most surgeries are performed, she accuses.

“The surgical wait time goals are positive, and should absolutely be attainable, sustainable and even improved on once we get there,” said Chartier. “Sadly, hospitals are in disarray thanks to this government’s cuts and

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tournament in Unity.

Here they beat Unity, Marshall and Meadow Lake to take first place in the tournament.

On Tuesday, Jan. 14 the Boys’ Grade 7 and 8 team hosted the

lack of planning to deal with growth. This government has shortstaffing, from surgeons to environmental staff.

It’s lurching from crisis to crisis in hospitals, and health regions are constantly trying to cover the gaps left by the government’s funding cuts. That’s all leaving hospitals to run less efficiently.”

Chartier said Saskatchewan families know patients are waiting much longer than the three-month goal. According to the Fraser Institute, the government calculates wait times differently in Saskatchewan to get

better numbers.

Other provinces calculate surgical wait times from the day a family doctor refers a patient up until the day of the surgery, while Saskatchewan now doesn’t start the waittime clock until the health region receives the booking form from the surgeon, she added. They also include emergency surgeries in their waittime averages.

While this government reports a median 8.1-week wait for orthopaedic surgery, the Fraser institute says it’s actually 36.1 weeks, according to a report released in October,

Chartier says.

With wait times for specialist appointments in Saskatchewan getting longer in Saskatchewan, so is the overall wait before surgery, the NDP claim.

The Canadian Institution for Health Information also says wait times in Saskatchewan are getting longer. Fewer Saskatchewan patients received surgery within benchmark wait times in 2012 than in 2011. In all five measured categories Saskatchewan saw a decrease, Chartier concluded.

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Minor hockey players show their stuff on Hockey Day . . . A Biggar Minor Hockey ‘Mighty Mite’ National navigates the pylons, showing off their skills at the Jubilee Stadium, January 25. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014

Chef Dez on cooking

Chip Bowl

Dips

for

Super

Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner, and although I am not a big sports fan, one cannot help but being inundated by the media that this annual game day is fast approaching.

Almost everyone loves dip with snacking chips, so I am giving you a couple of our favourite recipes. Okay, the salsa is not officially a “dip” but it is still great and I wanted to give you a healthy option as well. Don’t buy pre-made store bought dips and salsas when you can make your own much better. These are both best with tortilla chips, but you can choose your favourite dipper.

I hope these recipes

will enhance your game watching enjoyment along with your other snacks and appetizers. I will, at least, be tuning in to watch the half-time show. Enjoy!

Artichoke & Asiago Dip

1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup drained minced canned artichokes 50g grated Asiago cheese, approx. 1/2 cup 1/2 to 1 garlic clove, crushed to a paste 1 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp liquid honey 1/2 tsp sweet smoked paprika, optional Mix everything together and serve with crackers or tortilla chips.

Makes approximately two cups.

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 23 ing the diced red onion, the onion flavour won’t be overpowering, but will still provide nice colour.

Omit the seeds and white membrane from the jalapeno for a milder salsa.”

3 large Roma tomatoes, diced small 1 small yellow bell pepper, diced small one half long English cucumber, diced small 1 cup small diced red onion, rinsed and drained 1 jalapeno, diced very small 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed Juice of 1 lime 1 tsp sugar Salt and pepper to taste Fresh chopped cilantro, to taste Mix everything together and enjoy!

Makes approximately four cups.

Send your food/cooking questions to dez@chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4.

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

Fresh Cut Salsa

“By rinsing and drain-

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Intermediate Colour (24, 9): 1st: Hanna Tuico (BCS2000); 2nd: Madison de Bussac (BCS2000); 3rd: Junel Villanueva (St. Gabriel School.

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