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High Definition Celebration . . . The annual Biggar Town and Country Fair Days was its usual spectacular gala this past May 31 to June 2, and the Friday evening fireworks was a popular way to begin the weekend. See pages 12 and 13 for more. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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Small but mighty! CIF helps Dodsland celebrate 100 years In tenacious Saskatchewan fashion, Dodsland is planning its celebration of the Century! This west-central Saskatchewan village of about 200 residents will soon host hundreds more as those young and old, from far and near, will retrace their roots and return to celebrate their village’s pride, history and longevity this June. From car shows to slow pitch, face painting to pie making contests, Dodsland is the place to be June 7 to 9. Its Saturday morning parade now holds over 50 entries and the weekend’s attendance numbers promise to top 700! With a carnival atmosphere and an unveiling to commemorate its heritage, village residents and volunteers, service groups and local industries are stepping up and standing tall in both planning and presence for Dodsland’s centennial. “We’re expanding our campground areas, anticipating we’ll need more RV parking and hotel accommodations,” says Regan MacDonald, administrator of the R.M. of Winslow and Village of Dodsland representative. “Proudly celebrating this community milestone is attracting a lot of people. Just yesterday we
learned of a family who now lives in Homewood, Alabama who will return home [to Dodsland] to help us celebrate!” Planning for the Dodsland event began well over a year ago and has been regularly injected with encouragement and generosity. The Dodsland Centennial Committee received in-kind contributions from many dedicated volunteers and the Lions’ service club, and financial and service contributions by local industries and businesses in support of the event. “Our grant from the Community Initiatives Fund made it all come together,” says MacDonald. “We are small in numbers but we’re proving we can work well together and get things done, all the while unifying our pride in this great community!” “Centennial events like those in Dodsland not only help celebrate Saskatchewan’s history and community achievements. They also bring people together with pride and purpose,” says Tracey Mann, executive director, Community Initiatives Fund. “We [Community Initiatives Fund] are pleased to have contributed to Dodsland’s celebrations.”
Fisher Squadron celebrates achievements . . . Reviewing Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Young salutes as No. 300 Fisher Squadron marches by, May 30. The Annual Ceremonial Review, held at the Biggar Jubilee, is an opportunity to recognize
the hard work from the past year of local air cadets. The squadron is celebrating 70 years of service in the community this year. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
Heartland approves 2013-14 operational plan The Heartland Regional Health Authority (HRHA) approved a year-end balanced operating budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year at its meeting on May 29. They also approved the new 2013-14 Operational Plan. The Operational Plan and budget are aligned with the 201314 Provincial Health
Fair shooting . . . A skeet shooter nails a clay at the Biggar Gun Club range, June 1 during the annual Biggar Town and Country Fair Days. (Independent
System Plan and the 2013-14 strategic priorities for the region. The revenue and expenditure plan is focused on four main areas of strategic focus: Better Health; Better Care; Better Value; Better Teams. “These are exciting but challenging times for the Heartland Health Region,” explained board chair Richard Anderson. “We anticipate the opening of the three new facilities in Biggar, Rosetown, and Kerrobert toward the end of this fiscal year. We have made good progress in recruiting physicians to the region and we are confident that we are moving in the right direction toward the development of sustainable primary care models for our rural communities. To get there we will encourage strong collaboration between our health professionals and between the
health region and our community players.” While Heartland’s budget will see an overall funding increase of two per cent or $1.693 million, this won’t address the financial pressures the region will face over the next year, Anderson says. The region was able to balance their budget at the end of 2012-13 despite a $1.21 million reduction in funding in 2012-13. Heartland, Anderson continues, is faced with finding an efficiency target of $1.4 million in order to balance the budget for 2013-14. This is to be realized through administrative savings; increased use of shared services coordinated through 3SHealth; attendance management and efforts to rescue lost time due to injuries, premium pay and sick time; vacancy management and position review; review of staffing levels;
and restriction on travel, accommodation, meeting expenses. Anderson says Heartland believes this will be a challenge as this is the four year of significant efficiency target reductions. “Our health system is aggressively pursuing transformation in many ways,” Heartland CEO Greg Cummings says. “To achieve a balanced budget the health region has plenty of work to do. We need to find efficiencies in the system. We will continue to build the capacity of our people to lead quality improvement initiatives that eliminate waste, look for efficiencies in the way our services are delivered, and build a culture of safety. In particular, we will focus on patient safety, staff wellness and eliminating workplace injuries. One workplace injury is too many.”
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Health regions reach 90 per cent of year three surgical target S
askatchewan patients have improved access to better, safer surgical care, the Saskatchewan government reported Thursday. The Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative Year Three progress report shows continued gains in improving patient experiences and reducing surgical wait times. Provincially, 90 per cent of the 82,047 surgeries in Saskatchewan were completed within the Surgical Initiative’s Year Three wait time target of six months. The ultimate goal is that by April 2014 patient experiences are improved and patients can receive surgeries within three months. “We have made remarkable progress toward our goals,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “I want to thank everyone involved in this four-year effort to improve surgical care in Saskatchewan, especially the patient advisors whose input has been invaluable. With patients as the focus, it is important for us to work together to improve access to surgery. In this final year of the Surgical Initiative, we are making
a big push to drive down wait times and further improve outcomes for patients.” Updated surgery numbers from March 31, 2013, indicate there were 7,058 fewer patients waiting more than six months for surgery than in November 2007, a 66 per cent reduction. There were 4,202 fewer patients waiting more than 12 months, an 82 per cent reduction. “Our provincial health system has worked together with patient advisors to make meaningful change happen through the Surgical Initiative,” Saskatoon Regional Health Authority Chair Jim Rhode said. “People get a tremendous sense of accomplishment when they find ways to get the right care to patients sooner, safer and smarter.” “The Surgical Initiative has helped to alleviate the uncertainties, scheduling conflicts and emotional distress brought by lengthy wait times for our patients,” Saskatoon surgeon Dr. Frank Hohn said. “Shorter wait times have allowed us to plan our surgeries around patients’ lives instead of pa-
The Emperor’s new duds . . . Ekaterina Ilyasova and Alric Massie, centre, show the King, Coye Kelliher, his new “clothes”. The Biggar Central School Grade 6 class put their twist to the Hans Christian
Andersen tale, Thursday for parents and classmates - an entertaining comedy with an entertaining cast.
tients planning their lives around our surgeries.” “Patient involvement is important,” patient advisor Maxine McLeod said. “Our experiences, good and bad, are the lessons that health care providers can take and learn from. Our concerns are real, and our ideas – no matter how outrageous – can inspire a discussion and be the catalyst to generate lasting solutions.” A number of projects are underway to improve the
rals” to give patients access to the next available specialist in a group; • Improved patient flow and discharge planning through Lean improvement; • Provincial implementation of safety protocols; • Reduction of surgical site infections; • Increased capacity to train operating room nurses; and • The Specialist Directory, which empowers patients and their primary care providers to compare surgical options, at sask-
patients’ surgical experience, shorten wait times for surgery, and improve safety and quality, including: • Clinical “pathways” to help patients better navigate their care journey for joint replacement, bariatric surgery, back pain, prostate cancer and pelvic floor conditions; • Efforts to understand variations in diagnosis and treatment of some procedures and address any inconsistencies or concerns; • Use of “pooled refer-
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surgery.ca. There are 19,263 patients waiting for surgery in the province, down from 26,739 in November 2007 and from 27,580 when the Surgical Initiative was launched in April 2010. The province’s 2013-14 Budget includes $70.5 million in funding for the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative. It will enable health regions to complete about 7,000 additional surgeries this year and advance projects that improve patient care.
NDP will introduce bill to repeal Sask Party’s pro-Senate act NDP Leader Cam Broten will introduce a bill modernizing Canada. to eliminate what he’s calling the Sask Party’s “The Senate is a relic of a time long past, pro-Senate act as soon as the Legislative but it’s still costing taxpayers about $100 Assembly resumes. million every single year.” The Senate Nominee Election Act was Broten said that the $100 million spent passed by the Sask Party government in each year on the Senate should be invested 2009. Broten’s bill, a repeal act, will be put to in health care, education and retirement all Saskatchewan MLAs in the fall. security. “It’s time for each MLA to show GAS PRICES AT THE PUMP… leadership,” said Broten, Thursday. “I Wednesday, June 6, 11:00 a.m. want to take every legal reference to (stations randomly selected) the Senate off Saskatchewan’s books to clear the path for abolishing the Biggar .............................................135.9¢/L unelected, unaccountable and scandalDuperow Cardlock .........................133.9¢/L plagued Senate.” Perdue… .........................................132.9¢/L The NDP has a very clear and longLandis… .........................................134.9¢/L standing policy of support for scrapping Rosetown… ....................................134.9¢/L the Senate. Broten said that the NDP North Battleford….........................132.9¢/L has legislative tools available, including Unity...............................................132.9¢/L resolutions in the Legislative Assembly, Saskatoon .......................................133.9¢/L to force the government to make their Humboldt .......................................130.9¢/L stance on the Senate clear for the rest Lloydminster ..................................128.9¢/L of Canada. Debating abolishment at Kindersley ......................................137.9¢/L the most recent Sask Party convention, Swift Current .................................132.9¢/L MLAs Rob Norris and Wayne Elhard as well as Senator Pamela Wallin gave UNOFFICIAL their vocal support for keeping the 649 - Sat., June 01 Western 649 - Wed., May 29 Senate. 02, 07, 24, 37, 38, 40 Bonus 09 01, 10, 26, 31, 43, 47 Bonus 46 “There is a divide in the Sask Party, Extra 2190173 Lotto Max - Friday, May 31 both within their membership and 649 - Wed., May 29 05, 07, 10, 15, 22, 45, 47 Bonus 23 their caucus,” said Broten. “It’s up to the 21, 28, 34, 35, 48, 49 Bonus 18 Extra 3437243 Extra 2418627 Western Lotto Max - Fri., May 31 Dinger . . . A Biggar Minor Ball player connects versus Kindersley. premier to get his own house in order Western 649 - Sat., June 01 10, 12, 22, 32, 35, 39, 44 Bonus 46 The Biggar ‘Kids of Summer’ were on the road, unfortunately but the opposition doesn’t believe we 13, 18, 25, 30, 38, 44 Bonus 46 coming up short on the evening. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein) should allow that to stall the process of
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Volunteers needed: a difficult position to fill The heading on the news release caught my eye: “Sask. pilot program to track motorcycle use for insurance rates”. Our very own Saskatchewan Government Insurance is seeking volunteers (yes, volunteers) to have monitoring devices installed on their motorcycles to record information such as speed, braking, mileage and location. Hmmm! As fate would have it, just at that moment a motorcycle pulled up in front of our shop and the driver walked in our door. “Are you going to volunteer to help out SGI gain information on your driving habits,” I asked? “Not a chance in H@@#$!!#,” was the reply. “I wouldn’t cross the street to help out SGI” followed by laughter and some more mumbling that is really not fit to print. Number one, the bad drivers are not going to volunteer and from the sounds of it very few good drivers will. So, the purpose of the program has been defeated before it even gets started. The Minister for SGI Donna Harpauer, says this is one step in gauging whether usage based coverage would work in Saskatchewan. Not a bad idea to ask the people who ride to become part of the solution. What the Minister, all of Cabinet, MLAs and bureaucrats in Regina don’t understand is the feeling of extreme discontent Saskatchewan people (and consumers) have for this particular Crown corporation. That feeling will make it very difficult to gather the information needed to make a credible decision on the issue. P.H.
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The Baby Boomers’ long goodbye It’s time for them to pass the good jobs on to the next generation by Mike Robinson, Columnist, Troy Media Distributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia. com My vote for the biggest societal issue facing Canadians right now is managing the Boomer exit from the world of work and integrating the members of Gen X and Y into their vacated work spaces. The whole issue is fraught with tension: Boomers are staying on longer than planned because their retirement savings still haven’t recovered from the Great Recession. ‘Freedom 55’ has become a joke, now modified to ‘Freedom 85’. A longtime workmate recently told me about his new retirement plan: “I am going to work until 85, retire for one year, and then shoot myself!” The ‘long goodbye’ is effectively impairing career development for the ‘Generation Squeeze’ as they jockey for pay
in contract work and short-term jobs, and contemplate the looming expenses of children and housing. In this world, employee loyalty is hard to earn, and the costs of rapid employee turnover are a growing business expense. A whole management literature is developing around how to attract and retain Millennial (Gen Y) employees because they are seen as fickle and difficult by Boomer managers, who in turn are seen as greedy and entitled by many Millennials. Anecdotally I am starting to hear sociallyconscious Boomer friends say, “It’s time for us to pass the good jobs on to the next generation!” By this they refer to government and unionized jobs which, in addition to better than average salaries, have dental plans, pension plans and sick leave benefits. Many
Millennial workers in service employment and contract positions are living cheque-to-cheque, and pay for their own benefits out of salary, tips, and rare bonuses. The offsets to the scanting that Millennials suffer are few. Freedom from employer tyranny is one. In an unentitled world, a tyrannical boss, a privileged older worker, and an atmosphere of unnecessary or undue hierarchy can be grounds for quitting. Why hang around and tolerate abuse for poor pay and poorer prospects? All of this is very counter-productive to the passing of the economic baton from one generation to the next. Collectively we can do better. A key practice in this process should be mentoring. I have been a CEO in the not-for-profit sector for 27 years, in three different organizations, and in all cases I have mentored
younger talent. My first mentoring experience was with a young man, whom I initially refused employment because I thought he needed an MA to carry his talents to the next level. He took my advice, went to Cambridge University, and returned two years later, almost to the day. I hired him and we worked together for a decade on research projects all across the Canadian North and the Kola Peninsula in Russia. When I moved on to a new position, he did as well, to a PhD program at Cornell, and ultimately to employment in the Ivy League as a tenured professor. I now bow in his direction. Another mentoring experience was with an employee who had earned an MBA, but worked in a relatively junior role. She expressed an interest in moving up, but our organization
was too small to provide a real opportunity suited to her academic abilities. Consequently, we worked together to find a new position outside the organization. She found one, a CEO role, and interviewed for it successfully. She expressed surprise at my unqualified assistance. To me the move was obvious, and in society’s best interests. I bow in her direction as well! Currently I am mentoring a young First Nation’s woman who has enormous leadership potential in the cultural realm. She has just won a prestigious senior arts administration mentoring grant from B.C.’s First Peoples’ Cultural Council. Every day she shares responsibilities with me and attends meetings to observe NGO governance in action. She is also cocurating a major new visual arts exhibition.
Working with her, I am learning that mentoring is really an extended dayto-day conversation about process and decisionmaking in the realm of work. In all of my mentoring efforts, I have received as much in return as I have provided. The most significant returns have occurred after the mentor and mentee have parted company. There is nothing like witnessing early career success that you have had some part in nurturing. If you are lucky, you will be able to follow your mentees as they develop their fullcareer stride, and eclipse your own achievements. Then you can say, “I knew her when . . .” Troy Media syndicated columnist Mike Robinson has lived half of his life in Alberta and half in B.C. In Calgary he worked for eight years in the oil patch, 14 in academia, and eight years as a cultural CEO.
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The United Church was holding a garage sale and so I was sorting through some of my “stuff” trying to decided what could be pitched and what I should keep. Not so much what I should keep but what did I really need to keep in all those cupboards. Anyway, as I was sorting I came across some old books. These books were older than a couple of years -- they were from my childhood days. Growing up on a farm one of my favourite pastimes in the lazy days of summer or the cold of winter was reading. We were encouraged to read and any time we spent our money on books that was considered a worthwhile investment. The book was Maggie Muggins. For those of you that may remember this charming little urchin I know you are in the same age group as myself. There was also a TV show of the same name and it would come on just as I was getting off the bus. I would rush in to watch. Maggie Muggins wore a gingham dress and sported freckles. She wore her red hair pulled back in two long pigtails. It was the CBC who took the radio and print stories and turned
them into a television series in 1955. And, who can forget her wise friend Mr. McGarrity who always gave her the best advice whenever she had a problem. Every now and then he would break out in song or tell her a story. Other friends were Fitzgerald Fieldmouse and Grandmother Frog and of course other animal characters found in the meadow. This trip down memory lane led me to think about other television shows from the past. I found a great web site with archives and after some searching came up with a few oldies. See if you remember them. Forest Rangers: Another CBC series which took place in Indian River but the Rangers had the neatest abandoned fort that they called headquarters. The Junior Rangers had a ham radio and helped spot forest fires and other crimes relating to conservation. They got themselves into many situations but were always rescued just in time. Front Page Challenge: Returning panelists Gordon Sinclair, Pierre Burton and
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Betty Kennedy, along with a guest panelist would try to guess the identity of guests who represented a news story. Gordon Sinclair was my favourite with his directness. Razzle Dazzle: CBC does it again with this children’s program hosted by Alan Hamel and Michelle Finney. Romper Room: Who could forget this pre-school children’s program with Miss Fran and her Magic Mirror. She promoted physical activity and a healthy lifestyle along with Mr. Doo-Bee and Doc. Wayne and Shuster: Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster regaled audiences with their wit and comedy starting in 1954 and carried on until the 1980s. They became a Canadian household icon. All these are Canadian classics and sometimes one wonders where they have all gone. It doesn’t seem like the new shows are as interesting or as quick to promote our Canadian culture. On the other hand, back in those days the choices in channels was limited. There was no cable or satellite or Netflix. Hopefully, this column will bring back some memories.
Total Saskatchewan exports up $724 million Saskatchewan’s merchandise exports were up $724 million in the first four months of 2013 over the same period last year, the highest increase among Canadian provinces according to Statistics Canada, Tuesday. Exports totalled $3.2 billion in April 2013, a record for the month. “Last year was an impressive year for exports; setting a record and surpassing British Columbia were just a couple of the accomplishments,” Minister responsible for Trade Tim McMillan said. “The first four months of this year highlight the efforts of Saskatchewan exporters who are working to
expand existing markets and embracing new business opportunities.” Merchandise export sales were up 6.5 per cent in January to April 2013 when compared with the same period in 2012, which is eight times more than the 0.8 per cent recorded nationally.
“These figures highlight how important Saskatchewan products are on a global front,” McMillan said. “Our Saskatchewan producers continue to raise the bar, and show the rest of the world we can compete, and we can keep up with global demand for our products.”
Government of Saskatchewan continues to upgrade provincial parks Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty has announced further capital improvements to Saskatchewan’s provincial parks. Electrical service will be added or upgraded to a total of 287 campsites at Rowan’s Ravine and The Battlefords Provincial Park this year. As well, a boat launch in Meadow Lake Provincial Park will be upgraded. “Our provincial parks are the cornerstone of tourism in Saskatchewan,” Doherty said Tuesday. “Increasing electrical campsites and upgrading boat launches enhance the experience for both visitors and residents.” Electrical expansion priorities in provincial parks are determined by demand, peak period occupancy and the number of existing electrified sites currently available at each park location. Rowan’s Ravine Provincial Park will have 139 sites upgraded in Elmwood Campground. Mid City Electric from La Ronge is the successful contractor for the work at Rowan’s Ravine Provincial Park. The Battlefords Provincial Park, North and South Campgrounds will have 64 campsites upgraded and electrical service expanded to a total of 84 campsites. Livewire Electric from Shellbrook, Saskatchewan is the successful contractor for the work at The Battlefords Provincial Park. The upgrade to the Waterhen Lake boat
launch is part of the ongoing boat launch renewal program, which provides for upgrade or replacement of boat launches throughout the provincial parks system. R and A Construction Ltd. of Goodsoil has been contracted to complete upgrade work at the Waterhen Lake boat launch in Meadow Lake Provincial Park. The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport is committed to protecting infrastructure investments that support economic and recreational activity and ensuring the safety of the public who visit parks and recreation sites. Government is continuing to improve Saskatchewan’s provincial parks and in 2012 committed an additional $10 million over four years
to supplement the previously enhanced provincial parks capital budget. Since 2008, government has invested almost $44 million to improve Saskatchewan’s provincial parks.
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The Biggar & District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2013 Parade. This year we had 30 entries plus the dignitaries, pipe band, RCMP. The weather cooperated this year and it was a lovely morning for a parade.
SPECIAL THANKS to…Larry Bleile on motorcycle; the Cadets who carried the Æags; RCMP who lead the parade in full dress uniform; Jim Kerr, this year’s Parade Marshal; Kent Dubreuil for his Cobra radios and quad; Town of Biggar -- barricades, Æags and permission to have the parade, street sweeper; Town employees who deliver/ put up and take down barricades. Thank you again to all who took part, all who came to watch and all who helped with the parade.
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HS vs ?* There are some things that many of us never see or experience in a whole lifetime, and yet they are there all around us. But, YT thinks, we never notice them because most of us are so involved in the modern rat race! When we were young (in the 1920’s and 30’s),
we really valued and marveled at the nature that was near. Mebbe a lot of people still do I dunno, but values have sure changed and I’m almost afraid to admit that a lot of manmade things, however mysterious, get most of our attention.
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Thinking about that for a short while though (YT’s brain only works in small shifts!),Yours Truly darn near decided to let this kind of sentiment go, while folks experienced these oddball events for themselves. But, as mentioned above, many of them are once-in-alifetime things, so he chose to mark them down . . . I was coming back from the river one warm summer evening and was passing a small hayfield when silhouetted against the sunset, a whole bunch of swirling columns, dozens of them, about three-feet wide and 20-feet tall caught my eye. I stood there and looked for some time before I realized that each swirling column was made up of thousands of little flies, circling over what looked like gopher holes. YT didn’t have a camera there to prove that this had happened, and I sure didn’t ask anyone how come . . . There’s a lesson there I think, and the direction that young YT got was that ours isn’t the only life around! There must be thousands of stories about fireflies, yet in my somewhat extended lifetime, there is only one time that I really remember! Mebbe it is because it reminds me of my youth (if that is an an advantage!), but mostly
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because it pointed out to me the real beauty and togetherness of things! It was a quiet, calm evening as YT rode his horse down the slope of the Saskatchewan River toward the north Radisson Ferry landing. It was about 1938 or so and the two ferries across the river (there was an island in between) south of Radisson and north of Arelee, were still in use. Coming down the slope, I could see that both ferries were parked on the other side, so I went into the small shack and phoned over to Jim Cullen (the operator) to come back as I was waiting. So I sat down on a small mound by the river bank and waited. Like mentioned above, it was a calm quiet evening and as the sun set behind the Eagle Hills off to the west, the river valley became darker and darker until all one could see was the sheen of that big river and hear it gurgling through the branches of some nearby windfalls. Then, almost as though someone had turned on a switch somewhere, the whole nearby river channel out to the island, became alive with the darting, flashing lights of thousands of fireflies milling around over the water. I’d never paid much attention to the first ones I’d seen, but when suddenly the whole dark area lit up, YT just sat there in awe! Then just as quickly as they had shown, they all disappeared again! “Oh”, sez Jim a little later as the ferry glided silently back across to the island. “I see those
fireflies around here all the time!” Tex and I were heading toward home, and we had just come from seeing old fiends. The Great Depression of the 1930’s was just past, and the clouds of WWII hadn’t loomed over the horizon yet. All seemed well with the world! I’ll never forget that night. I suppose many of us have encountered things they’ll never forget! But it sure got through to me how much of life we hadn’t experienced. What do we really know about Creation, eh? All this stuff was over 70 years ago, and although there have been a lot of forgotten, dollaroriented, economic moves made in my life since, YT still remembers those fireflies over the river! When we were young fellows, up in Great Bend, our folks (Bless them!), like everyone else’s folks, tried to teach us about the right things to do when we faced up to life. The large, open, rural world around us, taught us quite a lot too! We were walking along the ravine, we suddenly came on a large group of rabbits sitting in a large circle, almost like they were visiting. We, of course, had been told that rabbits were “dumb” animals and couldn’t enjoy that kind of stuff . . . sorry! As we grew older and got into groups like that ourselves, just the thought of being part of the same creation made us fell a little better! I’ll bet that many folks have never seen or heard about these things and
realize that we are part of life’s larger circle too! So YT tells about them, eh? And again, as growing boys, we were strolling through our pasture lands one day, when we were privileged to witness some of the last dances of the local prairie chickens. They puffed and strutted all over the place, until the prairie wool under their feet was almost flat! After a few years went by we tried some of that dancing, strutting and puffing stuff ourselves - and it does have its advantages! About 60 years ago Phyllis and Yours Truly looked into the clear, cold, wintry skies and saw a display of circles and sundogs that we had never heard about before. It was a really astounding sight that few people have seen. In our modern technical day the mysteries of whirlwinds, sundogs, and the natural world around us, seems to have lost a lot of its appeal! A fellow could keep on and on, telling about these oddball things that nature has carried on for thousands of years, but why? There’s an old saying “You can’t stop progress”. As mentioned above, times and values have changed so much that a lot of this stuff isn’t even believed anymore! After we’ve finished this little bit for The Independent we’ll just sit back and watch the game from here on, eh? Any bets? *”Homo Sapiens” v.s. “nature”, and see who wins . . .
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Insect repellents by Carmen McGregor, B.S.P., Biggar Pharmasave Insect Repellents Insect bites are itchy and uncomfortable. Plus, insect bites can spread diseases such as West Nile virus (mosquitoes) and Lyme disease (ticks). Which insect repellents work best? Products with DEET (OFF!, Muskol, et cetera) are some of the best for keeping mosquitoes and ticks away. These products can have different concentrations of DEET. Higher concentrations don’t work better, but they do last longer. DEET 30 per cent can last about six hours. DEET 10 per cent can last two to three hours. Some product labels don’t say DEET. Look under the ingredients list on the label for the chemical name, N,Ndiethyl-m-toluamide or N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide. For adults and kids over 12 years old, pick a product with up to 30 per cent DEET. For children two through 12 years, use a product with up to 10 per cent DEET no more than three times daily. For children six months up to two years, use a product with up to 10 per cent DEET no more than once a day. Be sure to wash insect repellant off of young children when returning indoors. Lemon eucalyptus oil (OFF! Family Care Eucalyptus Lotion) is a good choice if you want a plant based insect repellent. It’s also called p-menthane-3,8-diol or PMD. Lemon eucalyptus oil can last up to two hours against mosquitoes. It
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hasn’t been proven safe for kids younger than three years. Soybean oil (Bite Blocker, et cetera) can last for around four hours for mosquitoes and around two hours for ticks. It can be used at any age. Products with citronella oil (Buzz Away, Druide Citronella, et cetera) work for a shorter amount of time. Do not use products with citronella oil on infants or toddlers. There is also a new product called Bugs Away containing coconut oil and lime as well as other natural ingredients. It is free of insecticides, safe for children and can also be applied as an after bite. Bugs Away is available for purchase at your friendly local pharmacy. Always read and closely follow the directions on the labels of insect repellents. Avoid sunscreen/bug repellent combos. Sunscreens should be applied more often and more liberally than insect repellents. If you need both, put the sunscreen on 20 minutes before the insect repellent.
What about other methods, such as devices, eating garlic, et cetera? There’s no proof that wearing special bracelets, taking certain vitamins, or eating lots of garlic keeps insects away. Tips for Safe Use of Insect Repellents • Don’t apply repellents under clothing. Avoid use on cuts, wounds, or irritated or sunburned skin. • Don’t apply repellents to eyes or mouth. Apply lightly around ears. • Don’t spray repellents on the face. Spray on the hands first, and then apply to the face. • Don’t allow kids to handle repellents. Apply repellent to your hands, and then rub it on the child. • Avoid heavy application of repellents. If a thin film doesn’t work, apply a bit more. • After returning indoors, wash treated skin with soap and water. • Don’t apply insect repellents to cats or dogs. Talk to your vet about options for pets.
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Welcome June! It sure has been very windy out in our area lately. We also have been enjoying the evening rain so it makes everything feel fresh and clean. Monday at the Lodge we had exercises. That afternoon we had Scatergories. This game we list different items or names based on a phrase. Fo r e x a m p l e l i s t i n g different countries. Tuesday was current events. Donna came and read the news for us again. Beat the Dice was on for that afternoon. We had some unlucky throws this day because the numbers we threw were cards that were already taken away. Our room was full of residents. Wednesday we got a new game here. It is a modified curling game. The rocks have wheels on the bottom and the residents push the rocks with a stick till it rolls to the house. A memorial donation from the Craig family helped us purchase this game. The residents really enjoy it. Then the afternoon consisted of ice cream cart. Thursday was exercises and bingo.
Friday was Barbecue Club for 10 people. They got to enjoy hotdogs, hamburgers, baked beans and strawberries. Delicious! Then to end Friday we had walking club and garden club. We planted our garden . . . finally. Saturday was the Biggar Fair Days. A few residents went on the Handibus and got to be
in the parade. The other residents got to sit outside and watch all of the floats and pick up candy. There was a movie on in the afternoon. Sunday was spa and one-to-one time. Church of God did the church service this week. That is all from us this week. Hope everyone has a good safe week and talk to you next time.
The Kids in the Kitchen and The Community Kitchen are two of the many programs organized by The Biggar & District Family Centre. • The Kids in the Kitchen program is enjoyed by Grades 5 and 6 students and runs in the fall and spring every year. • The Community Kitchen program is enjoyed by parents in the community. These programs help educate children and assist parents on food preparation, food safety, budgeting and nutrition in a social setting.
The Biggar & District Family Centre would like to THANK the following organizations and individuals for their generous funding and in kind donations to our Kids in the Kitchen and Community Kitchen Programs… Government of Saskatchewan-CNDP Biggar Central School 2000 SaskTel Carl and Trish Nicholls Chantelle Donahue Biggar Food for Thought Inc.
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Corn, soybeans becoming more prevalent in Saskatchewan agriculture The best part of most interviews in this business is not the actual topic of the story you are working on. Those are often mundane to be completely honest. But a good interview, and that is reliant on the reporter asking good questions, and the person being interviewed being willing to respond in some depth, rarely stays on course with talk about only the topic of the story. A good interview is more of a winding path than a straight road from start to conclusion. The best times on the road are on those hairpin curves where I, as the journalist, get to set down my pen, and partake in a conversation over a shared java. So recently I met up with Ivan Olynyk to discuss his recent
penning of a manual on growing corn on the Canadian Prairies for winter grazing cattle. As a one-time farm boy, whose interest was always livestock, with a level of disdain for the monotony of driving a tractor around a field, a tedious process with a 12-foot implement behind a small Case tractor, the labour reducing aspect of what he was writing about was rather obvious. If cows can wander through the corn field and feed themselves, while spreading their own manure, during the coldest months of the year, it sounds pretty good to me. But what I was particularly interested in when talking to Ivan was his comments on more and more farmer’s successfully growing
corn to harvest and sell the grain. When I was growing up corn was something they grew in the United States and Ontario, with maybe some acres encroaching into Manitoba, but the idea of growing corn for grain in Saskatchewan would have been preposterous. Corn in those days was simply a crop requiring too many days to maturity, and too many heat units during the growing days, to be viable here. That things have changed so dramatically over the last 30 years is testament to just how dramatic of steps have been taken in varietal development. Of course, as Ivan and I discussed, it stands to reason that plant breeders, most of which work for large companies
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when it comes to corn, would look to create varieties to expand the range for corn. In the true heart of corn country in the United States, they are likely near the limit in terms of corn acres based on rotations, and other factors. So in order to sell more seed and to expand the market for new varieties, the boundaries of the normal range for corn has to expand. That means developing varieties which mature more quickly, requiring less heat units. Such varieties won’t hit the production levels achieved in an Iowa corn field, but to a Prairie farmer looking for a high-value crop to grow in rotation with canola, corn can still be enticing. The conversation soon grew to include some talk about soybeans. They are another crop option farmers are looking at in Saskatchewan in areas
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that only a decade ago they would never have even considered it. Again the value of soybeans make them attractive, if they can be successfully grown thanks to new varieties. If one wants to take a slightly longer view of things, we hear a lot about global weather patterns changing. Many see our weather evolving to something more akin to the weather of Montana and the Dakotas. While that change will bring with it challenges, it will also lend itself to growing more corn and soybeans. The Prairies may have been broke to grow wheat, and Canada may
have earned a reputation as ‘Bread Basket to the World’ because of that wheat, but things are changing. Cereal grains are a hard way to make money, and producers have embraced canola, pulse crops, and explored everything from borage to quinoa looking for alternatives to wheat, oats and barley. Ivan suggested the search might be over thanks to the expanding ranges for corn and soybeans. I would have to agree, that along with canola, the three are likely to hold the interest of farmers as the crops with the best potential to generate significant gross returns per acre.
Government of Saskatchewan and industry invest in wheat research Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced $5 million in wheat research funding over five years. This investment, along with the recently-
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Creative Play: The Sask. Arts Board’s 65th Anniversary touring exhibition comes to Biggar The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) and the Saskatchewan Arts Board are proud to partner to present ‘Creative Play’, now on display at the Biggar Museum and Gallery. Creative Play: The Saskatchewan Arts Board’s 65th Anniversary Touring Exhibition is part of OSAC’s Arts on the Move program and will visit 10 communities across the province from February through March 2014. Curated by Jennifer McRorie and featuring new acquisitions from the Saskatchewan Arts Board Permanent Collection, the exhibition explores the concept of play as a process of individual, collective and artistic discovery. Discovery through play as children informs how we identify with the world around us and allows us to imagine other possibilities. Play can also be an inherent part of an artist’s creative process, allowing for intuition to inform artistic work through experimentation with new ideas and approaches. Creative Play features the work of Amalie Atkins, Heather Benning, Clark Ferguson, Lionel Payachew, Jefferson Little, Ed Pas, Yuka Yamaguchi, Twyla Exner, Griffith Aaron Baker, Gabriela Garcia-Luna and Jody Greenman-Barber. The work of each artist offers unique perspectives on the notion of play, from
exploring fairy-tale narratives in our contemporary age to offering playful animations and delving into the creative process. The exhibition is organized in recognition of the 65th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Arts Board, showcasing to ongoing commitment of the agency in supporting contemporary art practice. The Arts Board’s permanent collection includes over 3,000 works by more than 600 artists, and represents the work of Saskatchewan artists over the past six decades. Its goal is to represent the contemporary art practices of artists within the province for the purpose of public access.
The Saskatchewan Arts Board was established in 1948 as the first agency of its kind in North America, and second in the world to the British Arts Council. In the decades since then, it has continued as a leader in Canada and builds on this strong tradition to meet ongoing opportunities for public investment in the arts community. The Arts Board’s mission is to cultivate an environment in which the arts thrive for the benefit of everyone in Saskatchewan. ‘Creative Play: The Saskatchewan Arts Board’s 65th Anniversary Touring Exhibition’ runs the month of June at the Biggar Museum and Gallery.
by Terry Braman The end of the school year is fast approaching but yet it still feels as though there is so much more to do before the end of the year. I am sure our students feel this way as well and will be buckling down in our last four weeks. The end of a school year can be very overwhelming for many people in our b u i l d i n g. S t a f f a n d students seem to be face to face with a giant made up of workload and the pressure of time. You could almost call this a David versus Goliath situation or a more recent comparison, Chara versus Crosby. In any case, the staff and students are up to the task and I know everyone will finish strong. The end of the year is fast approaching and while that is a time of excitement for the students, it is also a time to buckle down and get work done. The high school students will be busy as they move towards writing final exams. Parents, if you
have any concerns about your child’s progress in a particular class, contact the subject teacher so you may discuss it with them. We need to all work together to make sure our students are successful in all facets of their academics. The exam schedule is posted in the newsletter. It is important that both parents and students are aware of when they are writing exams so that everyone can help the student properly prepare for them. The school’s annual Colour Day awards will be held in the morning on Tuesday, June 18. All parents are welcome to attend on that day. I am pleased to
announce the hiring of Derek Argue to the BCS staff. Derek comes to us from the University of Regina (great school I hear) and is originally from Kyle. Derek will be teaching primarily Physical Education and some computer classes. He will be a great addition to the staff and shows great interest in being involved in our extracurricular programs. Please welcome Derek to the community this summer! Here is this week’s quote. “Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.” Democritus. Have a great week!
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Strong performances for Biggar athletes
Liam Boyle (right) in hot pursuit of teammate Liam Mair in the Junior Boys 800m race. Twenty-one athletes from BCS2000 and St. Gabriel Schools competed in the West Central Track and Field Championship at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon this past Friday and Saturday. They represented their schools and the Town of Biggar extremely well. Congratulations to all and good luck to the six BSC2000 athletes representing West Central District at the Provincial High School Track and Field Championship, June 7 and 8 in Moose Jaw. Bantam Girls: McKenna Mair: 100m – 5th (15:80), 200m – 3rd (32:13), LJ – 12th (2.91m). Cara McRann: 400m – 8th (1:27.01), TJ – 9th (6.04m). Hanna Tuico: LJ – 10th (3.22m), TJ – 2nd (7.79m). Bantam Boys: Benson Garchinski: 100m – 4th (14:72), 400m – 2nd (1:15.41), TJ – 1st (9.58), JT – 6th (22.27m). Nathan Hawkins: 200m – 6th (33.38). Jesse Garchinski: 400m – 3rd (1:18.65), LJ – 8th (3.50m). Emmett Keith: 800m – 2nd (2:44.17), 1500m – 2nd (5:55.52), 3000m 2nd (11:57.37), LJ – 9th (3.42m). Landen Boisvert: 800m – 6th (3:20.73), 1500m –
5th (6:52.38). Junel Villanueva – HJ – 5th (1.10m). Midget Girls: Jaeda Hoppe: 80m hurdles -2nd (14:88), 400m – 3rd (1:11.12), 800m 2nd (2:48), LJ – 2nd (4.48m). Cassidy Burton: 1500m – 8th (7:05.18), 3000m – 5th (15:53.45). Midget Boys: Gavin Boyle: 800m – 6th (2:39.58), 1500m – 5th (5:42.23), 3000m – 4th (12:25.61) Jason deVries – DT – 7th (27.36m), SP – 10th (9.55m). Junior Girls: Ashley Heather: 80m hurdles – 4th (15:08), 100m – 5th (15:08), 200m 5th (31:46), LJ – 4th (4:12m). Megan Bryan: DT – 4th (26.15m), JT – 6th (22.31m), SP – 2nd (9.64m). Junior Boys: Liam Mair: 800m – 2nd (2:25.34), 1500 – 2nd (5:02.96), 3000 – 2nd (11:05.43), LJ – 6th (4.55m). Liam Boyle: 800m – 3rd (2:28.38), 1500 – 3rd (5:06.20), 3000 – 3rd (11:12.72). Senior Girls: Jenna Boisvert: 400m – 1st (1:08.19), 1500m – 4th (6:34.59), 3000m – 3rd (14:17.93), LJ – 7th (3.66m). Edyn Keith: 800m – 2nd (2:50.71), 1500m – 2nd (6:14.27), 3000m – 2nd (13:39.74), SP – 3rd (8.40m).
Provincial 13 – Coaches Newton and Wright pose with BCS2000 athletes on their way to Provincials. Back Row (l-r) - Liam Mair, Nicholas Garchinski. Front Row - Edyn Keith, Jenna Boisvert, Jaeda Hoppe, Megan Bryan. (Photos for The Independent by Rick Garchinski)
Photo on left . . . Cassidy Burton gives a sign of relief as she crosses the finish line in the Midget Girls 1500m race.
Emmett Keith and Gavin Boyle (right) in the Midget Boys 1500m race.
McKenna Mair round the corner in the Bantam Girls 200 final. Senior Boys: Bailey Seidl: 800m – Nicholas Garchinski: 4th (3:03.20), 1500m – 100m – 2nd (12:15), 200m 6th (7:07.37), 3000m – – 1st (24:83), 400m – 1st 4th (14:17.93). (56.42), LJ – 4th (5.67).
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The annual Town and Country Fair Days went off without a hitch, May 31 to June 2, and for everyone who took part, volunteered or lent a hand - thank you, your efforts are always appreciated. Friday night was the always spectacular fireworks display (left), always leaving people ‘oohing and aahing’. The Chamber of Commerce parade theme this year was “Beach Holiday”, and the whole procession (top left) was a flurry of flags, bikes and uniforms - all setting the tone. Marching bands (top right) and kids on floats (above left and right) kept the smiles going. You don’t ever go hungry in small-town Saskatchewan and everything from barbecue to Ukrainian was available for the picky eater. The Sapsford Family held their second annual show and shine (below), giving gear-heads the opportunity to show off their cherished wheels.
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Candy, candy and more candy (above left) - kids treating themselves and some four-legged friends (above right).
Schools always put on their best at the parade (left). Pony power (right) and horsepower (left) - what makes us “rural” and what shows our heritage.
Keeping the kids’ attention, from balloon animals (below left) to bouncy castles (below right) it was a weekend to remember!
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planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent
Our lawn is a mess! It is green, from a distance. But, there are a lot of dandelions in it, bare patches from the dog, and a huge ant hill! I guess it is time to stop walking by with my eyes closed, and start, at least, putting some serious thought and planning into doing something about it all. I am very conscious of polluting the ground water with noxious substances. I don’t like the idea of feeding the birds and critters the effluent from my lawn care practices. So, how do I get my
lawn back in shape? Start with creating a healthy soil. In a healthy soil, the earthworms will thrive, and so will all the teeny tiny soil microbes. Soil is a living, breathing organism, not just dirt! As in every living, breathing organism, it needs access to food, air and water. The type of weed that thrive will also identify what condition the soil is in. Dandelions thrive in our lawn. How to create an environment where they will not thrive is the solution. Dandelions thrive because their great long tap roots can draw calcium up from the depths. So, if a topsoil has enough calcium in it, the grass has a better chance to thrive, be stronger, grow faster, and crowd out dandelions.
In a nutshell, create an environment that the grass will thrive, be the fittest and strongest of the plants, and let it take over! Limestone or wood ash applied to the lawn will increase the calcium levels. Apply 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet of lawn. Compost will also help. With an application of compost, nutrients are replaced. As well, the earthworms will thrive. Healthy earthworms mean more burrowing, which means more air, more nutrients coming up to the roots of the grass, healthier grass, more competition for the weeds. Compaction, that is, the soil has been trampled down, and no air or water can reach the soil. These are areas
that need aeration. An aerator can be rented, or in a pinch, spend a lovely afternoon listening to the birds and visiting with the neighbours whilst methodically stabbing the lawn with your pitch fork! I think I will raise the blade on the lawnmower too. The taller the grass, the more shade it creates, the less chance seeds that need sunshine to germinate. Crabgrass needs sunlight to germinate! Taller grass will also protect the surface of the soil, requiring less water. Watering more efficiently will help too. If the lawn has too many weeds in it, it could be because it is watered too much! Water well, letting the water soak down several inches, and only do it
once a week. Do not use a wand to water your lawn! It is a waste of time. One would need hours to give the lawn the amounts of water it needs. Grass roots grow to the moisture in the soil. If only the top of the soil is moist, the grass roots will be short, vulnerable to being burnt by the sun and needing watering everyday in the heat! I don’t want to be out in the spring creating a healthy environment for all the seeds to germinate. So I will reseed our lawn in the autumn, using grass seed adapted for autumn planting. Once again, giving the grass an edge in the competition come spring! And then there are the doggie spots on the back lawn. The urine is high in concentration of urea.
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The trick to having a weed-free lawn is to create a healthy environment for the grass to thrive and crowd out the weeds! Too many dandelions in your lawn, it could mean that the topsoil lacks calcium! (Photo from metro-creatives.com)
Urea is actually a good thing for the lawn, but not in high concentration. Diluting the area with water immediately after the dog leaves is one way to avoid the spots, in the summer. But all winter, not practical! So, how to repair the spots after the grass is dead? All I have ever done is scratch out the spot with a rake, sprinkle some weed-free compost on the spot, and let the grass take over. I could sprinkle with grass seed too. N o w, j u s t t h a t a n t hill . . . I guess the best thing would be create an environment that forces the ants to leave. A wet one, turning the hose on the hill could work. Pouring boiling water over the hill, digging down, pouring more water down has worked too. But the ant hill on our lawn is on a slope. Water could cause the slope to slide into our driveway! More research required. Fo u n d a s o l u t i o n ! Applying diatomaceous earth around the hill. Diatomaceous earth is a naturally created soft sedimentary rock that is ground into a powder. It is very sharp, and can shred the bodies of the ants coming in and going out of the hill. Eventually the other ants in the colony will die of starvation. Plans in mind, I am prepared to restore our lawns!
The Biggar & District Family Centre would like to THANK all the businesses, organizations, Family Centre members, Family Centre directors and individuals that helped make this evening a HUGE Success! This Fundraiser took place on April 27 at the Biggar Community Hall and
raised over $11,000.00!!! Special thanks to our Coordinator, Sheila Itterman. We salute you for your hard work and determination! Excellent work! Also a huge THANK YOU to all who supported this worthwhile cause. Without your support, this would not have been possible.
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Financial Advice to make a positive difference by Kim Inglis, BCom, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP | Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager C a n a c c o r d We a l t h Management Reducing home country bias Ask a Canadian investor if the markets have been volatile and chances are the answer will be a resounding “yes”, reflecting the fact that Canadian markets have been rockier than those of our neighbour to the south.
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), a commonly used benchmark for the implied volatility of the S&P 500 index options, has averaged just shy of 25 from August 2007 until now. The current VIX reading is just under 15 though, which is 40 per cent lower than the average. One reason Canadians feel the effects of volatility so strongly is because their portfolios tend to be highly concentrated in Canadian investments.
The S&P/TSX Composite Index went from a high of 12,878 in March to a low of 11,947 a little over a month later, a decrease of 7.2 per cent. That’s hard for any investor to stomach. The tendency toward a home bias in constructing portfolios is not peculiar to Canadians. It is a common trait with investors around the globe. According to research from Vanguard, this bias is often conscious and intentional, with
Government increases shortline railway grants The Saskatchewan government announced Thursday $900,000 in grants is being awarded for 13 shortline railways through the Shortline Railway Sustainability Program (SRSP). This is an increase of $200,000 over last year. “We are happy to once again increase the amount of funding available for shortline railways,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister and Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation Don McMorris said. “These railways support rural economic development by providing grain producers, oil producers and other shippers with an effective transportation option that also lightens the load on our highways.” The 50-50 cost-shared infrastructure grant program is funded provincially by the Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation and matched by privately-owned shortline railways that meet eligibility requirements. The program funding is used to maintain or upgrade rail lines through projects such as replacing ties, repairing bridges or stabilizing track. “Since 2008, we have added six new shortlines and more than 900 kilometres of track,” Saskatchewan Shortline Railway Association President Conrad Johnson said. “Our partnership with the Government continues to be important as it provides needed funding and also requires each shortline to invest money to ensure their own long-term viability.” This year’s eligible shortlines and their respective provincial grant amounts are as follows: Southern
Rails Co-operative based out of Avonlea $35,000; Carlton Trail Railway based out of Prince Albert, $78,241; Red Coat Road and Rail based out of Viceroy, $48,900; Great Western Railway based out of Shaunavon, $210,909; Thunder Rail based out of Arborfield, $35,000; Wheatland Rail based out of Cudworth, $35,000; Fife Lake Railway based out of Coronach, $41,246; Torch River Rail based out of Choiceland, $35,000; Great Sandhills Railway based out of Leader, $80,367; Last Mountain Railway based out of Regina, $57,830; Stewart
Southern Railway based out of Fillmore, $56,129; *Big Sky Rail based out of Regina, $151,378; and Long Creek Railroad based out of Tribune, $35,000. *Receiving funding through SRSP for the first time. Between SRSP’s inception in 2008 and the end of the current fiscal year, up to $7.6 million will be invested into the shortline railway system in Saskatchewan. The province has 13 privately-owned shortline railways that can operate on about 2,000 kilometres of provinciallyregulated track.
Blood Donation In Canada someone needs blood approximately every minute of every day. This can be for cancer treatment or hip replacement surgery. If in a car accident you may require an average of 50 units of blood. Each unit is equivalent to one donation. Donors are always needed to keep the supplies available when needed. One hour of your time can save a life. You can help by making an appointment with Canadian Blood Services or you can watch for clinics in your community.
For toll-free health information 24 hours a day. Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients of Healthline can call the TTY line at 1-888-425-4444. Smokers Helpline 1-877-513-5333 or www.smokefree.ca Questions about Medication? Call 1-800-665-DRUG (3784). Ask questions online www.usask.ca/druginfo Mental Health & Addictions Centralized Intake Line 1-866-268-9139 Monday to Friday 8:00 am—4:30 pm
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investors actively overweighting domestic holdings at the expense of foreign securities. The good news is that Canadians have an opportunity to do something about it. According to a new poll conducted by Leger Marketing on behalf of Edward Jones, Canadian investors are currently holding 13 per cent of their money in GICs. The survey also revealed that half of them plan to make some kind of investment this year. These investors should use their cash advantage to diversify their portfolios and increase their foreign exposure. From a risk management perspective, it makes sense. A portfolio comprised solely of Canadian securities opens the door to significant volatility because nearly 80 per cent of the S&P/ TSX 60 is comprised of only three sectors: financials, energy, and materials. While the financials generally tend to be more
stable, the energy and materials sectors are subject to high volatility. In fact, energy and materials have played a key role in the overall under-performance of the S&P/TSX this year. Canadian investors can start by diversifying i n t o U. S . e q u i t i e s , guarding against sector concentration risk and increasing their defensive positioning. This also gives them access to sectors such as consumer products and health care, which are otherwise underrepresented in Canada. According to Canaccord Genuity analysts, the backdrop for the U.S. markets remains positive, despite the extended rally. Not only are there fewer signs of systemic risk but also there are reduced policy valuation constraints. And, better than expected economic and corporate profit trends should allow for continued valuation expansion. A simple way of adding
U.S. equity exposure is to invest in exchangetraded funds (ETFs) that provide broad market exposure. Investors can opt for Canadian dollar hedged ETFs to guard against currency risks or they can invest directly in U.S. ETFs if they have U.S. cash. For hedged exposure, investors might consider either the BMO Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (TSX: ZDJ) or the BMO U.S. Dividend ETF (TSX: ZUD). For unhedged broader market exposure, investors can look at the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: IVV) or SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY). K i m I n g l i s, C I M , 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.
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COMING EVENTS SUNDAY, JUNE 30: Redeemer Lutheran celebrates 50 years. Rev. Erwin Buck will be preaching at the service starting at 10:30 a.m. A catered lunch will follow. To register, please send a cheque for $20 per person to Box 1056, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Please phone 306-9482947 or 306-948-3901 for more information. 21c6 R.M. of Garry #245 100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS August 10 & 11, 2013 Pre-register by July 15, 2013. Contact R.M. office @ 306-647-2450 for more info/ tickets.
INVITATIONS SATURDAY, JUNE 8: 2 p.m., Bridal Shower for Kelsey McCallum, Centennial Room Westwinds Motor Hotel, Biggar 22p2
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SUNDAYS in June except for June 2: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. June 30 is the 50th anniversary of Redeemer, so there is a catered meal after the service for those registered. All are welcome to attend the service when Rev. Erwin Buck will be preaching. For pastoral services or information, please contact Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-9517122 or leave a message at the office, 306-948-3731. 48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner Quebec St. and 8th Ave. West. Worship Service at 10:50 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. Contact our church office 306-948-3424, Tuesday through Thursday. 36tfn THURSDAY, JUNE 13: Tea and Bake Sale at Biggar Diamond Lodge, 2 - 3:30 p.m. All proceeds to resident activity fund. Thank you for your support. 22c3
SATURDAY, JUNE 15: 100th Anniversary Celebration of Acacia Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star and Biggar Lodge #100 A.F. & A.M … 2:00 p.m. registration; 3:00 p.m. program; 5:00 p.m. banquet at Biggar Community Hall. Advance tickets available from Urla at The Independent, $25 person. Everyone welcome to attend. 21c4 TUESDAYS June 18 to Sept. 24: 3 - 5 p.m., in the old Bargain Shop building. For tables, phone 306-948-2718 or 306-948-3428 23c4 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19: New Creation Community Players annual meeting, 8 p.m. at Bielby Hall, back of The Majestic Theatre. Public is welcome to attend! 23c2 THURSDAY, JUNE 20: Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation and Midwest REDA Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons. 23c3 SATURDAY, JUNE 29: Emmanuel Eigenfeld Lutheran Church celebrates 100 years with a hymn sing, cemetery tour and BBQ starting at 2:30 p.m. at the church. 21c6
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AUCTIONS Rose Vargo and The Estate of John Vargo Auction Sale - June 16, 2013 @ 9:00 AM Glaslyn, SK 1 mile East of Glaslyn on Hwy #3. For info call 1-877494-2437, PL# 318200SK www. bodnarusauctioneering.com Online Auction, Lac La Plonge Resort, SK. 12:00 noon June 20, 2013: year round 1392sf home, appliances, deck, superb fishing. Kramer Auctions Ltd 306-4455000 www.kramerauctions.com.
NOTICE SAVE $$$. Purchase your Early Bird Season Tickets for Biggar & District Arts Council’s 2013-2014 season before June 30, 2013. Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Main St., Biggar. 21c6 Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history! For more information call 9483451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. 7tfn This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered. tfn Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com. tfn
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Your presence is your gift! THURSDAY, JUNE 20: You are invited to a ‘Nucerity’ Information session, 7 - 8 p.m. at Westwinds Motor Hotel Conference Room. Presenter: Janelle Marchewka. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Nucerity products and the business opportunity. For more information, contact Cheryl Irvine at www.mynucerity. biz/cirvine or 306-948-7402. 23c3
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Sat. June 15@9:00 am 1212 – 12th Street, Humboldt, SK Kubota diesel garden tractor & attachments, John Deere garden tractor & attachments, Ariens riding lawnmower. Numerous household items; filing cabinets, desks, bookshelves & much more www.kirschauctions.ca KIRSCH AUCTIONS Phone 306-367-4925 PL#908445
PAUL McCARTNEY August 14th in Regina Ask about our tickets in the First 5 Rows on the floor LABOUR DAY CLASSIC Riders vs. Bombers September 1st in Regina P!NK October 24th in Saskatoon 2013 GREY CUP Game November 24th in Regina Go on line to www.dashtours.com or call Dash Tours at 1-800-265-0000 One Call & You’re There COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30). Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca. DISCONNECTED PHONE? ChoiceTel Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call ChoiceTel Today! 1-888-333-1405.
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Registered Black Angus Bulls, quiet, easy to handle and calving ease bred. Semen tested and full vaccination program. EPDs available. Haynes Angus, Biggar, Sask., 306-948-2563 or 306-948-7621. 22c6
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WANTED Wanted… Coins and bank notes, $1 - $1,000 bills. Call evenings, 1-780-645-3616, Dale. 22p3 Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393. Pickup available. 32tfn
CARS & TRUCKS A good family car for sale, excellent condition, 306-5618012 22p3 WRECKING TRUCKS all makes, all models ..Dodge.. GMC..Ford.. Imports. Lots of 4X4 stuff...Diesel..Gas.. Trucks up to 3 tons.. We ship anywhere. CALL 306-821-0260 Bill... (Lloydminster) reply text.....email...call blackdog2010doc@ hotmail.com... We ship same day bus..dhl... transport Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone. Fast approvals, best interest rates. Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877-796-0514. www.yourapprovedonline.com.
RECREATION 1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 306-948-7521. 36tfn 1985 Honda Goldwing, new rubber, shocks redone this spring, new battery, $3500 obo; phone 306-948-3344 34tfn
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REAL ESTATE Two serviced lots, side by side in Biggar, 100’x140’, $79,900. Call 717-4681 (cell) 5tfn ONLY A FEW UNITS LEFT! 55 PLUS ADULT COMMUNITY Ground Level Ranchers. www. diamondplace.ca 306 241 0123 Warman, SK
HOUSES FOR SALE Move in ready house located in Biggar, Sask. House features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large upgraded kitchen/ dining room. Located on a nicely landscaped corner lot in a friendly neighbourhood with a new fenced yard and a beautiful underground pond. Also includes a garden shed and a new large 2 car detached garage. Serious inquiries call 306-948-2533 (leave a message if no answer). 14tfn One bedroom house for sale. All appliances included. Move in ready; $65,000. 216 - 2nd Ave. East, Biggar. Call for appointment, 306-948-2585 14tfn
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NEW & PREOWNED Modular homes for immediate delivery! Take advantage of our Moduline Showhome sell off and receive a $1500 gift card. Offer extended until June 30! www. craigshomesales.com or call 1-855-380-2266.
HOUSES FOR RENT Two and three bedroom homes available for rent with fridge and stove included. For viewing, call 306-948-3674; 306-948-9517; 306-948-7022. 19tfn
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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 - 38 1/4’s South West 58 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 39 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT
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NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! We have recently completed a very successful sale of our farmland to Freshwater Holdings. From the first point of contact, and throughout the sale process Freshwater Holdings was always in touch with us to make sure that all was going as discussed. Doug Rue (Freshwater Holdings), has been very approachable and forthright from the beginning. There was never any pressure, nor unfair dealings during the process. The deal was handled very smoothly and efficiently. When an issue arose, Doug was always in contact to help work out the situation fairly for all parties. We certainly would recommend dealing with Freshwater Holdings for any land discussions, and/or sale. Regina and Bill Kossatz
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Study FASHION DESIGN in SK. The Academy of Fashion Design in Saskatoon is accepting applications for the fall. Deadline August 1 For info 306-978-9088 www.aofdesign.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Biggar Medical Clinic is searching for a part-time employee, three hours per day. Position will include secretarial/ lab duties. We are looking for a positive individual to join our team who is motivated and can work well both independently and with others. Apply in person or Box 70, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. 23c2 MOBILE MEDICAL EXAMINERS: RNs, RPNs, LPNs, Lab Techs. Insurance Services Co. recruiting in Landis, Biggar, Rosetown, Wilkie, Harris and surrounding. Venipuncture experience reqd. Contact: careers@watermarkinsurance. com 22p3 AUTOMATED TANK MANUFACTURING Inc. is looking for an experience Spray/ Foam Painter. $35. - $45/hour depending on experience. Profit sharing bonus, full insurance package 100% paid by company, long term employment. Good working environment. Also looking for a Spray/Foam Labourer. Call Cindy for an appointment or send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca. 780-8462231 (Office); 780-846-2241 (Fax).
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CLAUDE RESOURCES INC. is a Saskatchewanbased gold producer, engaged in the production, exploration and development of gold mineral reserves and mineral resources. Claude's entire asset base is located in Canada, with its principal assets being the Seabee gold operation located 125 kilometers northeast of La Ronge, SK, the Madsen Exploration Project in Red Lake, ON, and the Amisk Gold Project in Flin Flon, MB. Our developing Santoy 8 project is located approximately 14 kilometers east of the Seabee Mill. We are currently seeking a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic at our Seabee/Santoy gold operation. The successful candidates will have 2+ years of underground mining equipment experience and a valid Journeyperson license is considered an asset. The work rotation will be two weeks in/two weeks out, working 11 hour shifts. The Seabee and Santoy operations are fly-in camps with flights coming from La Ronge, Prince Albert, Flin Flon, Cumberland House and Saskatoon. Claude Resources Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as an employee share purchase plan. Interested applicants are invited to submit their resumes by June 30,2013 to hr@clauderesources.com. Please refer to the title “Heavy Duty Mechanic” in the subject line of your email. For further information on our company, please visit www.clauderesources.com We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Klassic Autobody (Hay River, NT) seeking Working Shop Foreman/ Assistant Manager - Oversee Bodyshop, estimations, quality/ safety, team-player. $37-$42 hourly+OT, company matched pension plan, benefits. Apply to: employment@kinglandford.com Fax:867-874-2843 PROFESSIONAL SALES CONSULTANTS. Central Alberta’s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales associates. We maintain a large inventory of New & Used vehicles & friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume. We are closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays. We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bonus structure, salary guarantee and moving allowance. Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email: dbrackenbury@denhamford. com.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2013
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Full/part-time CASHIERS needed at Quick Stop. Resumes can be dropped off or mailed to Box 452, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Marine Superintendent/ Detachment Superintendent, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet, a civilian component of the Department Of National Defence, seeks Marine Managers for positions in Nanoose Bay and Victoria (Vancouver Island), British Columbia. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference# DND13J-008697000065, Selection Process# 13DND-EA-ESQ-373623, Marine Superintendent/Detachment Superintendent. Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application within the prescribed timelines. **http://jobs-emplois. gc.ca/index-eng.htm Surintendant/Surintendant de dtachement de la Marine, La flotte auxiliaire des forces canadiennes, une composante civile du ministère de la DĂŠfense nationale, cherche des gestionnaires marins pour des postes situĂŠs Ă Nanoose Bay et Victoria sur lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ĂŽle de Vancouver, en Colombie-Britannique. Les candidats intĂŠressĂŠs doivent postuler en ligne Ă travers le site internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, RĂŠfĂŠrence n DND13J008697-000065, le processus de sĂŠlection # 13-DND-EAESQ-373623, Surintendant / Surintendant de dĂŠtachement de Marine. Les candidats doivent possĂŠder toutes les qualifications essentielles ĂŠnumĂŠrĂŠes dans la publicitĂŠ en ligne et remplir la demande dans les dĂŠlais prescrits. http://jobsemplois.gc.ca/index-eng.htm
Water Utility Maintenance/ Operator - full-time, based out of Aberdeen, SK. Must have Level 1 certification. For more information see our website at www.41water.com NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect.
Western Sales, a growing John Deere dealership with locations in Biggar, Central Butte, Davidson, Elrose, Outlook and Rosetown is hiring permanent full time
at The Biggar Independent for 2 days a week Duties to includeâ&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;˘ Addressing the newspaper â&#x20AC;˘ Tearsheets â&#x20AC;˘ Customer Service Forward resume toâ&#x20AC;Ś The Biggar Independent P. O. Box 40, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 email: tip@sasktel.net
for our Biggar location situated at 101 Hwy 14 East. We require individuals to repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain heavy duty Ag equipment including combines, tractors, seeders and sprayers. â&#x20AC;˘ Must be thoroughly familiar with tractors and farm equipment and have the knowledge and skill to make repairs properly. â&#x20AC;˘ Full job description available on request. â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to work extended hours during spring and fall. â&#x20AC;˘ Compensation, $24 - $35 - rate is based on level of experience. â&#x20AC;˘ Required work experience, 3 - 5 years. We offer a full beneĂ&#x20AC;t package which includes medical, dental, disability, life insurance and matched pension. E-mail resumes toâ&#x20AC;Ś Attn: Rome Molsberry, careers@westernsales.ca or by fax to 1-306-882-3389. For more information you can also contact me at 1-306-882-4291 Only qualiĂ&#x20AC;ed applicants will be contacted.
VILLAGE OF LANDIS seeks Administrator The Village of Landis is accepting applications for the position of Administrator. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparation of tax and assessment rolls, handling residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inquiries, accounts payable and receivables, payroll and other accounting functions associated with municipal government. QualiĂ&#x20AC;cations: 1. Preference will be given to those who hold a CertiĂ&#x20AC;cate of Local Government Administration. 2. Prior municipal experience and knowledge of the Munisoft computer system would be a deĂ&#x20AC;nite asset. 3. Prior accounting experience would be an asset. 4. ProĂ&#x20AC;cient in use of Microsoft OfĂ&#x20AC;ce applications. 5. Must be bondable. All potential employees are required to provide the Village with a criminal record check. If interested, please submit a detailed resume, with cover letter stating expected salary to: Village of Landis Box 153 Landis, SK S0K 2K0 Fax: 306-658-2156 Email: villageoĂ andis@sasktel.net Closing Date: June 28, 2013
â&#x20AC;Ś located at The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar â&#x20AC;˘ 306-948-3344 â&#x20AC;˘
SERVE YOUR OWNâ&#x20AC;Ś Wine Kits, corks, labels, filters, shrink wraps, yeast, etc. Filter Machine and Corker for rent.
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Health care memo raises privatization questions According to an internal health care memo, more than a dozen core health care departments will undergo a â&#x20AC;&#x153;business case developmentâ&#x20AC;?, according to NDP health critic John Nilson. With the Sask Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s privatization of health care laundry services earlier, the NDP wants to know how much of health care the Sask Party could privatize. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The people of Saskatchewan deserve to know how far the
Sask Party might push privatization in health care,â&#x20AC;? said Nilson, May 31. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A privatized system risks putting profits ahead of patients.â&#x20AC;? The memo, sent jointly from the Regina Quâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Appelle Health Region and Shared Services Saskatchewan (3sHealth), describes a three-year plan â&#x20AC;&#x153;for business case development, which will create the forum to bring people together to identify opportunities
and develop the strategy to achieve them.â&#x20AC;? The memo notes that 3sHealth will use private consultants to help develop the business cases. The NDP said it is time for the Sask Party to publicly draw a line in the sand, telling people what it would consider privatizing and how much health care in Saskatchewan might change. The health care departments listed
in the memo include: Laboratory services; Medical imaging services; Information technology/information services; Supply chain
services; Environmental services; Transcription services; Capital project management services; Enterprise risk management; Pharmacy
services; Facility services; Internal audit services; Food services; Business intelligence services.
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THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19
Canadian resident white-tailed deer application opens June 1 Canadian residents interested in hunting white-tailed deer in Saskatchewan can apply for a quota-based draw from June 1 until June 30, 2013. The allocation process for this year has changed to give priority to those hunters that have immediate family members residing in the province. In order to qualify for the “Family First” pool, applicants must be able to verify that they have immediate family in Saskatchewan. “Saskatchewan is renowned for its worldclass deer hunting and implementing a quotabased draw for Canadian resident hunters will help maintain the healthy deer populations that earned that reputation,” Environment Minister Ken Cheveldayoff said. “We also recognize the importance of family members returning to Saskatchewan to hunt and have set the draw up to ensure that this
tradition continues.” The Canadian resident draw season is also being extended by two days so that one complete weekend is included as part of the hunt. The Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence
(HAL) ID number is a new requirement for this year’s draw and hunters are encouraged to access the system before the draw opens to create an account. All hunters will need to create a HAL user account and receive
an ID number in order to apply for or purchase licences. Hunters can receive HAL ID in one of three ways: • Online using the self-serve channel; environment.gov.sk.ca/
licences/; • Through private issuers, ministry offices and select park offices; or • By phone at 1-855848-4773 - hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. CST.
Field operations progressing says Sask. Agriculture Great strides were made in seeding progress this week with 67 per cent of the 2013 crop now seeded, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report for the period May 21 to 27. The five-year (20082012) average for this time of year is approximately 70 per cent seeded. All regions of the province made significant headway this week: 67 per cent of the crop is seeded in the southeast; 85 per cent in the southwest; 51 per cent in the northeast; 69 per
cent in the northwest; 60 per cent in the eastcentral area; and 65 per cent in the west-central area. Seeding was temporarily halted in some regions over the weekend as the majority of the province received rainfall. The Coronach and Humboldt areas received the most rainfall with more than two inches. Provincially, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 13 per cent surplus, 81 per cent adequate and six per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture
is rated as seven per cent surplus, 81 per cent adequate, 11 per cent short and one per cent very short. Livestock water
availability is adequate and pasture conditions are rated as 20 per cent excellent, 56 per cent good, 20 per cent fair and
Please arrange to pick up photos that have been used for publications.
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
MORTGAGE BROKER
KEVIN KURULAK Mortgage Associate
Licenced for:
Saskatoon - Biggar Office
306-948-5052 (office) Cell 306-948-9168
306-948-8055
Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation
Tim Hammond,
www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com
BSA, P.Ag., Broker
Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs
Tim Hammond Realty of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated
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Call: 306-948-2101
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Wally Lorenz
403 Main St., Biggar
113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar
403 Main St., Biggar Fax: 306-948-2763 www.DuaneNeufeldt.com
Broker License #316322
•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage
DUANE NEUFELDT
four per cent poor. Farmers are busy seeding, controlling weeds and moving cattle to pasture.
…Thanks, The Independent
Tim Hammond Realty
Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm
More information about the draw system, the licence process and the 2013 Canadian Resident White-Tailed Deer Supplement can be found at environment.gov.sk.ca/ CanadianResidentDraw.
The Mortgage Group License #315872
direct. 306.948.5200 cell. 306.303.9025 toll free phone. 1.877.734.3216 toll free fax. 1.877.734.3219 email. kevin.tmgbroker.com
www.mortgagegroup.com
INSURANCE
Licenced for: •Residential
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
113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar
306-948-5052 (office) Cell 306-948-7995 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 (regular price is $19.88 per week = $516.88 plus gst)
Call 306-948-3344
306-948-5052 (office) Cell 306-948-4478 Dave Molberg
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BSA
Exposure, Experience and Effort.
¾ Auto & Home Insurance ¾ Farm & Commercial Insurance ¾ Health & Travel Insurance ¾ Life Insurance & Investments 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”
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013
20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0
Helping you Help yourself Phone:
306-948-2295 Fax: 306-948-5050 ELECTRICAL
AURORA CONSTRUCTION & HAPPY AMPER SERVICES • Sewer • Water • Power • Drainage • Footings
Electrical Installation & Maintenance
Authorized Appliance Depot Electrical Wiring Trenching Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan
306-948-5291
PHILLIPS ELECTRIC
available to do…
• Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates Ph: 306-948-5393
Cell: 306-221-6888
PLUMBING & HEATING
dionh@sasktel.net
OPTOMETRISTS
PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL
For all your home, business and rural needs
Call Jim @ 306-948-3333
• framing • additions • windows & door sales • siding • rooÄng • drywall & Änishing
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)
LAROCHELLE CONTRACTING Build fences and decks For all your fence and deck needs, give me a call…
306-948-7390
NCM Home Maintenance - Interior and - Handyman Services - Labour Hire Service FREE quotes Prompt Honest Service
Nick Maguire 948-3325 (home) 948-4558 (cell)
Owners/Operators • Travis Young • Dallas Young • Claude Young
Dan… 306-281-5090 Chad… 306-280-1524
306-222-8673
interior & exterior painting, textured ceilings, drywall, mud & tape
New Stucco & Restoration… acrylic Ànish, full system foam, paper/ wire, pargings/ICF blocks, custom pillars & battons, repair/service
Photos by Jocelyn Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.
www.photosbyjocelyn.com
306-948-2814
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)
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Faxing Photocopies Envelopes Letterheads Business Cards Receipts Invoices Statements Rubber Stamps Flyers Resumes
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Posters Menus Programs and Booklets Phamphlets Christmas letters File Folders Sticky Labels Address Labels Social Tickets Draw Tickets
; ;
Your Healthy Living
Weight Loss & Wellness Centre
Consultant & Coach Anne G. Livingston •Ideal Protein Weight Loss Clinic •Epicure Selections •Walden Farms Products •Young Living Essential Oils •Beauticontrol Skin Care www.beautipage.ca/annelivingston
Located in Angie’s Hair Salon 219 Main St., Biggar Call 948-7274 or 948-3696
Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses GEORGE STAHL (306) 948-3776 cell: (306) 260-6503 Ph:
Northland Foaming
Spray Foam Insulation
Calendars and Day Planners Presentations and more…
Call us now for your FREE quote on all your printing needs.
Phone: 306-948-3344 Email: tip@sasktel.net Box 40, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0
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!
For FAX service, see us at The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar
SEED CLEANING Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table
Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price! For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning 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.
McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat
Phone: 306-948-5678
Mundt’s Mobile Custom Grain Cleaning 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
- together with -
will clean wheat, barley, durum, CPS wheat, oats, peas and lentils.
Reasonable rates For bookings, call Jason
306-948-2887 or cell 948-6969
DENTAL
BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask. Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg. Hours… Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
…owned and operated by Brett Barber
306-948-3408
Located in the Nova Wood Centre (back entrance) 104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar
DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist
306-948-2208
306-948-2805 Cell: 306-948-6062
Contact US for OFFICE SUPPLIES, FORMS and SERVICES… ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
306-918-7264
30 min. Circuit Gym
306-716-4021
biggarindependent.ca
jacklinandrews@ gmail.com
• Five Inch Seamless • Fascia
Renos…
PHOTOGRAPHY
ONLINE @
Wylie Farms Ltd.
~ Gift Certificates ~
modernlookhomerenos@gmail.com www.facebook.com/modern.look.35
For appointments… 1-855-651-3311
Jacklin Andrews, MSW, Counsellor
Ladies Only
Kirk Ewen
Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar
SEED CLEANING
Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available. 306-948-2548 or 948-9710
Biggar, Sask. Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff
In Biggar Every Tuesday.
HEALTH/WELLNESS
Email: nix1@sasktel.net
948-3389
Doctor of Optometry
• painting & finishing • laminate & hardwood floors SORRY, Jim is unable to accept new customers until at least November 2013!
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Exterior Painting
for all your electrical needs
Dion Harrabek 306-948-2657 cell: 306-948-9136
For all your roofing 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
HANDY JIM SERVICES
DMH ELECTRIC Construction, consulting and Maintenance Licensed Journeyman
CONTRACTING LTD.
www.madgeroofing.com Biggar, Sask.
Electrical… 306-658-3004 Excavation… 306-951-7667 BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES
MADGE
306-717-2818
• Commercial • Industrial • Residential
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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
Visit us @ 114- 2 Ave. W., Biggar nd
Where you can feel right at home! Phone… 306-948-2548 Cell… 306-948-8048
115 - 1st Ave. W. Rosetown, Sask.
OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 882-2123 Emergency (after hours) 882-2006
THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT on
NEWSSTANDS @ • Esso • Leslie’s Drugstore • Pharmasave • Quick Stop • Super A Foods • Shop Easy Food • Weasie’s Gourmet Blends • Feudal Co-op, Perdue • The Store, Perdue
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013
LEGAL SERVICES
BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors 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
THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 21
ACCOUNTING
BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES
AUTOMOTIVE
Chartered Accountant Notary Public 201B-2nd Ave. West
306-948-3376
P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.
Phone: 306-948-5133
after hours George: 948-4042 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar
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:
223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO
OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
948-2183 Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca
A small firm that provides quality professional services to our clients on a personalized and timely basis.
Services include:
Roderick B. Campbell, CMA • Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements
•Auditing and Accounting •Corporate and Personal Tax •Financial Statement Preparation •Farm Tax and Agristability We are accepting new clients in Saskatoon and surrounding area. 624 Duchess St. Saskatoon, SK S7K 0R1
Ph: 306-933-2970
Ph: 306-948-4430 or 306-948-4460
jeffgorman@daviesdrury.com
rod.campbell@sasktel.net Box 988, Biggar, SK
spencerbeaulieu@daviesdrury.com
Jeff Gorman, C.A. Spencer Beaulieu, C.A.
INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…
Rosetown, Sask.
Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck
M & N REPAIR
Ph/fax: 306-948-3856 or cell: 306-948-7896
701 - 4 Ave. E., Biggar
948-3996
Robert Hoesgen, CFP
Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.
Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.
227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar
Owned & operated by Kevin Fick
948-1722
YH Truck, Ag & Auto
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.
Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance 222 Main Street 306 948 5377
info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca
Panasonic, Samsung,
Qualilty! • Wood, metal, plastic signs • Vehicle & window graphics • Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs
Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 306-948-5699
• custom slaughter, cut and wrapping • sausage making, curing and smoking
Super B outfits hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan
The Country Clipper
SERVICES THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth
306-948-3384 • 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.
NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING •Texas Gates •Spray Foam Insulation •Sandblasting & Painting •Internal Coatings •Rock Guard Coatings g
Mobile Units Office: 948-2805 05 Cell: 948-6062 email: northland83@yourlink.ca
Pat Wicks,
To fax…stop in at The Independent
A Sign of
• sides of Beef available
Box 736, Biggar
Hwy 14 East, Biggar 948-2109
306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca
Troy May, owner/operator Fax: 306.237.TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca
Living Books Distributor
Kevin Kurulak Investment Rep Insurance Broker P. 306 948 5200 F. 306 948 5207 Appointments Preferred
306.237.7671
Phone: 306-948-5600 • Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com
t Delivery
Ask Abou
Modern Licenced Abbatoir
TIRES
Pamela Eaton
• Laser Engraving • Promotional products (mugs, mousepad, etc)
MONARCH MEATS
SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair
Lyndsey Sacher
• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more
Your authorized
LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer; and Your authorized
SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer
BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar
Heavy Truck Repair
Mutual Fund Investment Specialist, Wealth Consultant Credential Asset Management Inc.
• Topsoil • Lawn Care • Leveling • Sod • Patio Blocks
“Your complete decal and signage shop”
Fax:
Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic
Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.
403 Main Street, Biggar
J. G. Smith
Open Monday-Saturday
KRF Auto Centre
• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting
Biggar, Sask.
306-882-2289
Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI
Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352
Rockin D Trucking & Cattle
HAULS TO THE DUMP
“Where we do it all for you!!”
Do you just want to know if your premiums are fair with the right coverage?
948-2879, evenings 948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky
…for bookings contact
Prairieland Collision
th
Toll Free: 866-403-2298
Email: garethmckee@burntorangesolutions.com Website: www.burntorangesolutions.com
Tridem & Super B trailers
• 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
• Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals
Are you looking for Life, Living Benefits Insurance and/or Investment Strategies?
222 Main St., Biggar
Tel: 306-986-2600
Rebel Landscaping
Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System
100% handwash
Want a truly independent advisor who will find your unique solution?
HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.
BURNT ORANGE SOLUTIONS
Gareth McKee
Custom Grain Hauling
306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865
ACCOUNTING
• Computer Sales • Support and Consultancy • Backup and Disaster Recovery • Email • Wired/Wireless Networking
~Brian and Cathy Fick~
1st Ave. West, Biggar
Roe & Peszko is a full service law office that practices…
COMPUTER SERVICES
• Biggar to Saskatoon • Same day Service • Monday to Friday • 24-hour Answering Service
Cell: 306-948-7524
SERVICES
SERVICES
BIGGAR COURIER Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George
Garry A. Faye
COURIER/HAULING
205-3rd Ave. East, Biggar Books, gifts, cards. Shop at my home! Call 948-3427 for appts.
Sewing & Embroidery • Jackets • Windsuits • Shirts • Hunting Gear • Bunnyhugs • Caps • Toques • Bags Check out our new website: classicmakings.ca Judy Judy Kahovec: Kahovec… 882-4313, Cell 306-882-4313, cell831-7935 306-831-7935 Carey Krchov: 882-3213 Carey Krchov…882-3213
Anne G. Livingston
Certified Custom Picture Framer • photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc. Call Anne @ 306-948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net
948-3955 Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built
Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar
Phone: 306-948-2442 Fax: 306-948-2484
HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky
658-4474, Landis, SK
Biggar Sand & Gravel • trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating Call Colin Graham at 306-948-5455 CWB Certified Light Fabrication Mobile Welding
230 - 1st Ave. W., Biggar Phone: 948-7117 email: chase14welding@sasktel.net
CLASSIFIEDS WORK
…call 306-948-3344
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013
22 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK
Report from the Legislature by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (29 May, 2013) Senate Reform As your representative, I believe strongly in the responsibility those in public life have to be accountable for their actions. I work for you and have an obligation to conduct myself in a manner worthy of your trust. It is with that in mind that I express my concerns about recent events regarding the Canadian Senate. For many years, politicians in Western Canada, including those in Saskatchewan, have been strong advocates for Senate reform. Proposed reforms included elected Senators and greater accountability. Some provinces, but not all, have even gone so far as to elect Senators, who are then appointed by the Prime Minister. While this is a small step in the right direction, all Senators, including those who were elected, serve until the age of 75 and do not have to stand for re-election, unlike MPs and MLAs. Further, we are no closer to having a Senate in which each province is represented equally. The fact that many
provinces have indicated they will not elect Senators leaves us with an Upper House that is a hybrid lacking accountability and equal representation. It may look more legitimate, but that legitimacy would be false. Given the lack of progress regarding meaningful Senate reform, abolition of the Upper House must be given serious consideration. To that end, MLAs will consult with constituents over the next month to find out where they stand on abolishing the Senate. At the same time, the Saskatchewan Party will be holding a referendum of its membership on abolishing the Senate, with results expected in early July. If that vote is a yes, and there is widespread support for abolishing the Senate, Premier Brad Wall will bring the issue to the next Premier’s meeting, also in July. Since abolishment of the Senate could only be achieved by amending the Canadian constitution, the Premier will also consider moving a constitutional amendment in the Saskatchewan Legislature this fall. Our sense is that Saskatchewan people overwhelmingly support
abolishing the Senate. Regardless, one thing is certain – the status quo of an undemocratic, unelected institution costing taxpayers nearly $100 million a year is no longer acceptable. An important part of accountability is setting goals and working toward them, as demonstrated by our government’s Growth Plan. One of the major goals of that plan is to ensure our economy continues to grow is to meet the identified need for 60,000 more workers by 2020. Recently it was announced our province would receive an additional 450 spaces this year under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program, bringing our total nominee level to 4,450 for 2013. Effective immigration policies that focus on providing opportunities to skilled workers in hard-to-fill in-demand positions continues to be a important part of our governments growth strategy. Another part of the Growth Plan is ensuring that we have a safe, reliable, effective transportation throughout the province to meet the challenges of growth. This year’s $576 million Highway Construction
Season, which will result in more than 350 km of major projects throughout Saskatchewan, is now officially underway. One notable pilot project to improve safety and traffic flow are new passing lanes on Highway 10, between Balgonie and Fort Qu’Appelle. This $16.9 million investment will provide a significantly improved experience for travellers. Since 2008, our government has invested $3.7 billion into our transportation system. Remember to slow down in highway construction zones – fines and enforcement have been increased this year. A major benefit of a growing economy is the
increased services our government can provide for you and your family, such as more child care spaces. This year, over 500 new child care spaces will be developed in 15 communities throughout Saskatchewan. This increase brings the number of child care spaces to more than 13,700. Since our government took office in 2007, we have increased the number of licensed child care spaces by 48 per cent or by 4,435 new spaces. We also continue to make real progress towards our goal of making Saskatchewan the best place to live in Canada for persons with disabili-
ties. Effective June 1, benefits under the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) program will increase by $50 a month for single people, $60 for couples and the benefit for persons in residential care will rise by $20 per month. There are now more than 10,000 people with significant and long-term disabilities benefiting from SAID, providing them with a dignified income support program separate from the Saskatchewan Assistance Program. If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.
. . . . Wheat research, contd from page 8 will improve on these numbers and benefit farmers, our economy and consumers around the world.” These projects are co-funded with a $2.7 million investment by the province, together with a $2.7 million private sector investment by Dow AgroSciences ($1,250,000), Bayer CropScience ($800,000) and Secan ($665,000).
The three projects receiving funding will target: • Enhancement of wheat breeding capacity; • Development of wheat varieties for added quality and performance; and • Integration of fungicide strategies and genetic resistance to control stripe rust in wheat. Another $2.3 million in funding is available for future research projects, with a call for proposals coming in the fall. These projects are funded through the Government of Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF). The ADF invests millions of dollars each year to support agriculture research that is critical to Saskatchewan producers. Since 2007, the provincial government has invested more than $57 million through ADF. “It is important for the integration of public and private partnerships in developing research projects to improve the
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competitiveness of Saskatchewan wheat producers,” Commercial Leader Grains and Oils with Dow AgroSciences David Dzisiak said. “Developing and encouraging future research will not only help the wheat industry in Saskatchewan, but sends a message to others that private investment will be needed to develop continued growth in the years to come.” “Bayer CropScience is excited to invest in these projects to bring further innovations to Canadian agriculture,” Business Operations Seeds at Bayer CropScience Marcus Weidler said. “Wheat is a vital crop to feeding a growing global population. Bayer values an integrated partner approach to help solve devastating diseases that can rob wheat yields across the Canadian Prairies.” “The joint project with SeCan, AAFC and ADF will provide needed funding to wheat research to ensure on-going development and evaluation of wheat lines,” Research and Development Manager with SeCan Jim Downey said. “This funding will be critical since it will help wheat to remain a competitive crop on the Canadian Prairies and wheat producers will be the direct beneficiaries of this incremental research activity.”
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Fiery Asian Grilled Pork Chops If you are looking for a great pork recipe for your outdoor grill this summer, this is it. It has become a favourite with us and I have featured it in many of my classes. I wrote this recipe back in 2008 to commemorate Summer Olympics in Beijing, and the flavour in this marinade is amazing. The Asian influence in this recipe is achieved with the inclusion of ingredients like soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil, and then further complimented by garnishing with sesame seeds and angle cut green onion. I use berry sugar because it is a finer granule and dissolves
better than regular white sugar. For diabetics, or to reduce the calorie count, you can replace this with an equal amount of Splenda brand granulated sweetener. By cooking the residual marinade into a reduction glaze to finish the chops, they become so delectably delicious and scream with flavour. The only ingredient that may seem foreign to you is “sambal oelek”. It is a crushed chili product that comes in a liquid/paste form that is basically a rehydrated form of the dried crushed chillies you have on your spice rack. It can usually be found in any major grocery store down the Asian food aisle or
Imported foods aisle. So, fire up the grill, and smile . . . because grilling incredible food has never been this easy before! Fiery Asian Grilled Pork Chops Makes 4 to 6 servings Preparation time: 10 minutes Cook time: 8 to 14 minutes 1/4 cup berry sugar (superfine sugar) 1/4 cup soy sauce 6-8 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (crushed chili paste/liquid) 1 teaspoon sesame oil 4-6 boneless pork loin centre chops, approx. 700g total
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1-2 green onions, sliced diagonally, for garnish White and/or black sesame seeds, for garnish Combine sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sambal oelek, and sesame oil. Add the pork chops and toss thoroughly. Cover or put in a sealed freezer bag and marinate in the refrigerator for one to six hours, tossing occasionally. Preheat barbecue grill with a high flame. Remove chops from the
marinade and put the residual marinade in a small pot. Cook the pork chops on the grill over a medium flame until cooked through, approximately four to seven minutes per side depending on the thickness of the chops and temperature of the grill. Boil the residual marinade at a full boil for approximately one to two minutes. Brush the cooked marinade onto the pork
chops once they have been flipped on the grill. Serving Suggestions: Serve each pork chop garnished with a few green onion slices and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. 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.
Saskatchewan wage increases highest in Canada Saskatchewan led the country in wage increases in March, with average weekly earnings rising 5.5 per cent compared to the previous year, according to a Statistics Canada report, May 29. Saskatchewan’s increase was the highest among the provinces and well above the 3.1 per cent national average. Non-farm payroll jobs increased 2.7 per cent in the province, the second highest increase among provinces, and above the national average of 1.2 per cent.
“This is a major contributor to the economic momentum we’ve had in Saskatchewan,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “It’s great news all around that leads to higher spending and higher consumer confidence.” In March 2013, average weekly earnings were $967.20 (seasonally adjusted) the second highest weekly rate in Canada. On a real wage basis, Saskatchewan’s wages were up 4.2 per cent year-
over-year, adjusted for the 1.3 per cent increase in inflation. This is the highest increase among provinces and well ahead of the 2.1 per cent that was posted nationally. “There is an abundance of employment opportunities throughout the province and wage rates that are surpassing inflation,” Boyd said. “These wage increases are providing a chance for people to pursue better jobs and higher salaries, both of which benefit Saskatchewan working men and women.”
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