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Block back to Parliament Hill by Kevin Brautigam of The Independent

This time it will be four years before another election, as a Conservative majority will go to Ottawa, Saskatoon-RosetownBiggar MP Kelly Block amongst them. Block defeated New Democrat Nettie Wiebe in another close battle. In 2008, Block edged Wiebe by 262 votes. Last Monday, she increased the margin by nearly 800. Lee Reaney of the Liberals came in third with 685, while Vicki Strelioff of the Green Party, 610. Block was one of 13 Tories elected in Saskatchewan (Ralph Goodale for the Liberals represents the 14th seat). Block, and the other Tories, as well as Goodale, were all re-elected to their seats, continuing the trend from 2008. “There were some anxious moments,” a relieved Block described, releasing a tired chuckle last Wednesday. “We didn’t take anything for granted. But you know, we had a huge team, highly dedicated, who worked hard over the ﬁve weeks, and they worked hard to get the result that we got on Monday night.” There will be little time to savour the election win.

Block is expecting MP’s will be called to the Hill at the end of May. “One of the first orders of business will be to pass a budget and work to complete the economic recovery,” she explained. “There are a number of Justice Bills that we will reintroduce in the first 100 days.” The budget will, in all likelihood, be close to the budget that was introduced hours before Canadians learned they were going to the polls. Of course, there may very well be adaptations and modifications. “It’s what we campaigned on. A number of the measures that were in the next phase of Canada’s Economic Action Plan were part of our platform. So I think you are going to see that budget pretty much be reintroduced,” Block said. “There may be some minor revisions.” Now with a majority on Parliament Hill (Conservatives 166, NDP 104, Liberal 34, Bloc 3, Green 1), Block says Canadians have given them the nod to continue on with the nation’s recovery in trying economic times. It is also a vote of confidence and sign that people were tired of elections, wanting more

stability from Ottawa. “Certainly whether I was door knocking in the rural area of the riding or in the City of Saskatoon, what I heard was that we were doing a good job, our economic action plan was working, and that people felt we needed a Conservative majority, led by Stephen Harper, to get the job done,” Block noted. “They had seen the budget that we introduced, so I assumed that they expect us to continue on the path that we were on. “People were frustrated, they felt it was a very unnecessary election.” She admits to being excited at the prospect of going back to Parliament Hill. “We started campaigning after the last election, and we knew that we needed to prove to the constituents in Saskatoon-RosetownBiggar that they’d made the right choice, and I really am humbled and honoured to have the opportunity to serve the constituents for the next four years.” But it has been a long, tiring process. “We took down the campaign ofﬁce yesterday [May 3], we had to get that done, [and later] I attended a grand opening of a tea room in Delisle, and I was at my office this morning. So I think I’m going to take tomorrow off!” she joked.

Thank-you Mom! . . . Two very special ladies, Lorraine Falcon, right, and Ethel May Berezowski, were honoured last Tuesday during the annual Mother of the Year Tea at the Biggar Community Hall. The pair were treated to an afternoon of entertainment, rafﬂes, door prizes, bake table, delicious food, all to beneﬁt Biggar Community Connections. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

These little piggy’s . . . St. Gabriel School’s Kadein Guan, left, and Jacob Evanisky rehearse their roles in their play “The Three Piggy Opera”. The dessert theatre ran this past Wednesday. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Children-in-Care suffer higher incidents of fatalities and critical injuries under the Wall gov’t: NDP Following the release of the 2010 Annual Report for the Children’s Advocate Ofﬁce, NDP Social Services critic David Forbes criticized the Wall government for failing to protect childrenin-care. Forbes said, May 4, that Social Services Minister June Draude has done little to address the disturbing upswing in the number of Saskatchewan children injured under the care of the Ministry, with fatalities and critical injuries being reported to the Children’s Advocate Office at an alarming rate. “The Children’s Advocate Report highlighted disturbing trends within the Ministry of Social

Services,” said Forbes. “Children, who are receiving direct care of the Ministry or indirect care, are simply not receiving the level of protection that one would expect from the government.” Forbes noted that from 2008 to 2010, the number of critically injured children reported to the Children’s Advocate Ofﬁce last year jumped by more than 300 per cent, from 13 to 43. “Many of these children come from abusive situations and have been removed from their homes with the expectation that the Ministry of Social Services would provide the protection and care they so desperately need, but this

has not been the case,” said Forbes. “In addition to the sudden increase in critical injuries, the number of deaths has increased to 34 children in 2010.” The Children’s Advocate report also identiﬁed the rapid growth in the number of group homes in the past two years as a concern, said Forbes. “The onus is on the Wall government to take signiﬁcant steps to help the Children’s Advocate protect Saskatchewan children so that injuries and deaths can and will be prevented,” said Forbes. “I urge the Minister to immediately address the concerns raised in Children’s Advocate report without delay.”

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Lower generic drug prices in Saskatchewan The Provincial Government is implementing a plan to lower generic drug prices in Saskatchewan. This will result in savings to Saskatchewan residents and the provincial Drug Plan. “Over the past number of months, our ministry has been engaged in extensive consultations with pharmacists, generic drug manufacturers and drug wholesalers regarding a plan to lower generic drug prices in the province,” Health Minister Don McMorris said, May 4. “This plan will achieve significant cost savings for residents and the government while also taking into consideration the impact on community pharmacies.” A key component of the plan is agreement with the Pharmacists’ Association of Saskatchewan and the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores that includes reinvesting a portion of the government’s savings into pharmacy reimbursement, such as increased dispensing fees and expansion of professional pharmacy services. “This was truly a collaborative agreement, and we are very pleased with the government’s commitment to fair and reasonable remuneration for pharmacy services,” Pharmacists’ Association of Saskatchewan Executive Director Dawn Martin said. “We believe this to be a sustainable model and look forward to continued work with the Ministry of Health on enhancing pharmacists’ roles within the health system.” “The Saskatchewan Government continues to demonstrate true leadership on a very challenging issue, and clearly understands the importance of community pharmacy to patients and the health system in Saskatchewan,” Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores Chair Mark Dickson said. The approach taken by Saskatchewan required input from several key stakeholders, including the generic drug industry. “Canada’s generic pharmaceutical

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manufacturers make an important contribution to affordable health care in Saskatchewan,” Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association President Jim Keon said. “Through collaboration with our partners in government and the pharmacy community, the value of generic drugs to Saskatchewan patients and taxpayers will be even greater.” Highlights of the plan include lowering the price on most existing generic drugs to 45 per cent of the brand drug by June 1, 2011 and to 35 per cent of the brand drug by April 1, 2012. The price requirement on new generic drugs is 40 per cent of the brand drug which will also be lowered to 35 per cent of the brand drug by April 1, 2012. Generic drug prices in Saskatchewan have been in the range of 50-70 per cent of the brand name price. To recognize the impact of reduced generic prices on Saskatchewan pharmacies, the maximum dispensing fee was increased to $9.85 on May 1, 2011 and will be further increased to $10.25 on April 1, 2012. Saskatchewan has benefited from collaborating with other Western provinces on this important initiative. The Ministry of Health will continue to work closely with these provinces and other key stakeholders as it moves forward with its plans in the coming weeks and months.

Her career may be already set . . . Serenity Knorr, left, gives Biggar Central School Kindergarten teacher, Carly Robson-Gilchrist a medical check-up, Wednesday. ‘Dr. Knorr’ was attending the BCS Kindergarten

registration. It would seem she’s pretty much set on her profession once she graduates! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Provincial Disaster Assistance Program coverage available for livestock losses Livestock producers who have lost animals due to the recent blizzard are eligible for coverage under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) provided they meet PDAP’s requirements for eligibility. PDAP provides coverage to individuals and businesses who have suffered uninsurable losses due to a natural disaster in areas where a municipality has declared a disaster. PDAP will also provide coverage if available insurance is not affordable. “We encourage livestock producers to check with their insurance agent ﬁrst to ﬁnd out what kind of coverage they have for losses of livestock due to severe weather,” Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister D.F.

(Yogi) Huyghebaert said, May 4. “Where insurance isn’t available, livestock producers can apply to PDAP for ﬁnancial assistance.” Producers should use photos to document the dead livestock they intend to claim as a loss under PDAP due to the blizzard. These photos

ing to claim their loss through PDAP should contact their local municipal ofﬁce to ensure their RM secures a disaster designation from PDAP. For more information on PDAP criteria for livestock losses, producers can call toll free 1-866-632-4033.

should identify the speciﬁc animals and the total number of animals lost. It is also important to note the time, date and location (for example, the legal land location) of the event. Producers should use appropriate methods for disposing of carcasses. Livestock producers want-

Seeding slow to begin in province Just under one per cent of the 2011 crop has been seeded, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report for the period April 26 to May 2. Lentils, ﬁeld peas and cereals are being seeded in a few areas; however, the majority of Saskatchewan producers got a late start to ﬁeld work due to excess moisture. Last week, an unusually

late snow storm dropped significant amounts of precipitation on parts of southeastern and east-central Saskatchewan. Areas in the southwest, west-central and northwest have dried up enough for producers to start field work. Many producers in these regions are expecting to start seeding operations within the week. The majority of crop reporters are indicating that fields are still very wet, and many recorded precipita-

tion last week. Across the province, cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 59 per cent surplus and 41 per cent adequate. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 43 per cent surplus and 57 per cent adequate. Eight per cent of the winter wheat crop and four per cent of the fall rye crop have some winter-kill or spring ﬂooding damage. Farmers are busy calving, hauling cattle to pasture, cleaning seed and preparing machinery for seeding.

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Opéra Comique . . . Saskatoon Opera came to Biggar’s Majestic Theatre last Tuesday for their rendition of ‘Mozart’s Odyssey’. The comical work was performed for area schools from Landis, Plenty, Wilkie, Rosetown, BCS and St. Gabriels, and gave students a taste of the operatic art form. (Independent Photo by Kevin

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Opinions Convenient means easy to use Shopping online or accessing services online has become more common and more popular as each day passes. Companies have made their websites user friendly and make it easy for customers to access services the company provides. Unless it is a government agency or Crown corporation. Accessing services on these sites is an exercise in frustration -- one that often has customers threatening their computers or using colourful metaphors before finally giving up. Take for example, SGI. The public insurance company proudly announced a computer system upgrade designed to give its customers more options, one of them giving vehicle owners the opportunity to renew online because as one spokesperson said “it is so much easier.” Obviously this employee has never gone through the six-step process. And, it is indeed a process. First, you need an activation code. If you don’t have one you can’t apply for it online -- no, you must visit the office of a license insurer in person (or phone the customer service centre during regular business hours) to register you email address. Now, if you are already in the office chances are you are going to do all your business there at the time. Let’s say you do decided to continue your online quest. The next step (after you get home) is to register your account. Then, you must set up your new account, after which you must select a license insurer (why?). Then and only then are you allowed to complete a transaction. All this fuss when, at the end of the day, chances are you will just give up and go to the office in person. Compare this with, for example, setting up an account to shop online for any retail product, join ebay or kijiji. The process is so simple. One, maybe two, steps at the most. It is not necessary to visit any office in person. SGI talks about convenience but this process really isn’t. In fact, having to make a personal appearance defeats the whole purpose. This Crown corp needs to take some lessons from the private sector and learn the true meaning of customer service.

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Seniors are not a threat to Canada’s healthcare system by Noralou Roos, Professor Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba and Nicholas Hirst, CEO Original Pictures Inc. Distributed by Troy Media Corporation We hear over and over again that Canada’s aging population threatens the ﬁnancial sustainability of its healthcare system. And there’s no denying that Canada’s population is getting older – in fact, the proportion of the population aged 65 and older will almost double during the next 20 years. The assumption is based on several key facts: healthcare costs increase with age; an aging population increases demand for (potentially expensive) health services such as long-term care; income tends to decline as people get older, reducing the relative amount of available revenue from income tax; and ﬁnally from the simple fact that we are not making as many babies as we used to. The number of children being

born per 1,000 people dropped from 28 during the baby boom years to 10.5 in 2004. And fewer being born means fewer workers available to pay the income tax older Canadians rely on to meet healthcare costs. One per cent annual increase in costs due to aging Still, will an aging population break the health system’s bank? The answer may surprise you. Research indicates that aging does not pose a major threat to the ﬁnancial sustainability of Canada’s healthcare system. In fact, recent projections estimate population aging will increase healthcare costs in Canada by about one per cent annually from 2010 to 2036. How could this be? In part, it’s a question of numbers. The aged are still only a relatively small part of the Canadian population: in 2006 only 13 per cent of Canadians were 65 years or older. If this 13 per cent had increased by two

per cent that year, that would translate into a very small 0.3-per-cent increase in the number of elderly relative to the total number of Canadians using health services Although the resulting one-per-cent increase in healthcare costs is still signiﬁcant, it is somewhat offset by revenues the government receives. Seniors pay taxes on their pensions and on withdrawals of RRSPs. At the same time, as the overall population ages, some costs that government covers should fall slightly. There will be fewer people going to school and a reduced need for workers compensation. Of course, if Canada increases immigration and/or extends the retirement age, that, in turn will affect how fast the population as a whole ages and will provide increased tax revenues from a larger working population. How much do healthcare costs increase as we get older? In 2008, provincial and territorial governments

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spent an average of $18,160 per year on Canadians aged 80 and older, compared to $2,097 on those younger than 65. But the relationship between these numbers has always been true. We have always been paying more for the healthcare costs of older people. It is only the increase in their numbers that we need to worry about. And that, as we have shown, is relatively small. Is there a danger that we are underestimating the impact of the effects of an aging population? No. The aging of the population is not something new; the Canadian population has been aging for the past 40 years, providing good evidence on how much the trend has so far affected health care costs and which we can use to extrapolate the future. Other costs the main culprits In fact, there are other costs that are driving the increase in healthcare spending at least as much as the aging population. Canadians are using more services - many of them only marginally effective - more often. We are getting more tests, more treatments, and more drugs, some of which may have a positive inﬂuence on health while others do very

little but increase costs. A recent study on cost increases in the British Columbia prescription drug plan showed that 90 per cent of the increase in provincial drug costs was driven by changes in the choice of drug and how many drugs were prescribed only 10per cent of the increase could be explained by an aging population. These are the issues that healthcare professionals and the public who pays for the system need to concentrate on. A silver tsunami does not threaten the sustainability of the Canadian health care system. It increases costs, yes, but not by so much that it will overwhelm what Canadians can afford or what they are likely to be willing to pay for. Noralou Roos is Professor, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba and the co-founder of EvidenceNetwork.ca. Nicholas Hirst is CEO of Original Pictures Inc. The evidence for this commentary can be found at www.EvidenceNetwork.ca, a non-partisan project funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Manitoba Health Research Council to make the latest evidence on controversial health policy issues available to the media.

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Memories are wonderful but they often become blurred especially as the years pass. We may remember snippets about our childhood days, certain incidents that we may recall whether pleasant or not. But, there is one thing I do remember about the house we lived in while farming in Alberta. It had a porch. Not large, but it was a porch. It signiﬁed the entrance to the house. It was where we would scrape the mud off our shoes before entering. It was where we had to take off any muddy clothes because Mom didn’t want her house getting dirty. I don’t remember sitting on the porch, although I do remember sitting on the steps. I don’t remember any chair but it was a place where guests were welcomed and where good-byes were said. Porches were a popular architectural element amongst home builders mainly in the 19th and 20th centuries. It was a style that came to represent a culture -- the culture of family. Porches were used as a place to relax, to entertain. Families gathered there. Friends gathered there. It was a place to enjoy nature, to

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look out over the street or the land. It was a place to cool off, to enjoy the breeze on a hot summer day. I really love those style of houses. And I really miss having a front porch. But, today’s lifestyle does not lend itself to sitting on a front porch. Today the streets are lined with box like houses (oh sure, some have interesting bay windows and round turrets and inviting entryways but they don’t have the same effect as a front porch). Even farm homes are not built with this feature. Front porches disappeared after the Second World War. It was a a time when progress was marching on. Everyone was driving cars. Technology was developing. It was a lifestyle more conducive to “urbanism”. Cars needed garages. Air conditioners were installed. And people gravitated to the backyard for privacy and built patios and decks. Before, when people sat on their front porch, those walking by would wave, maybe even stop and have a chat. Now, the house front looks barren, as if no one lives there. Walkers stroll by without even a glance.

Kind of sad in a way. I googled “front porch” and found this great website - judys-frontporch. Here is her intro and I think is says all there is to say about the meaning of having a front porch. “WELCOME HERE... SO GLAD YOU STOPPED BY. Let’s have a cup of coffee together and chat for awhile...mostly about family, friends, food, farming, faith and a few of my favorite pastimes...did I mention travelling? Life itself is a journey...may you find some encouragement here as I share bits and pieces along the way.” The front porch represented outdoor living. Today, our outdoor living space is in our backyard. And, people are coming outside again. Hence, the popularity of shows telling us how to build decks patios, where to buy stylish outdoor furniture, fire pits, outdoor kitchens and so much more. We are entertaining outside and enjoying grass, flowers, trees, birds, butterflies. But not mosquitoes. Don’t worry there are suggestions for dealing with them as well. “Let’s have a cup of coffee and chat for awhile ...”

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PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Biggar intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 01-632 known as The Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed bylaw will reduce the lot frontage per dwelling unit requirement for Semidetached and Duplex Dwellings from 9 metres (29.53 ft) to 7.5 metres (24.61 ft). REASON The reason for the amendment is to allow Duplex Dwellings to be constructed on 15.24 metre (50 ft) existing lots in the R2 - Medium Density Residential District. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Town OfÀce in Biggar, Saskatchewan between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at a cost of $2.00. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on the 31st day of May, A.D., 2011 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Town OfÀce, Biggar, Saskatchewan to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments delivered to the undersigned at the town ofÀce before 12:00 noon on the date of the hearing. Issued at Biggar, Saskatchewan, this 9th day of May, A.D., 2011. Barb Barteski, Town Administrator

Locks for a cause . . . Wee heroes, Kiersten, left, and Cassie Raschke pose with the hair they parted company with last week with Kristen Trotchie of Lynda’s Hair Design. Kiersten and Cassie donated their hair to Wigs for Cancer patients, making them true and selﬂess heroines in our books! (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

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PUBLIC NOTICE SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK Council have designated the week of May 16th - 20th, 2011 for the purpose of observing SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK in the Town of Biggar. This week will provide residents an opportunity to clean up their yards and alleys and to place this additional garbage, junk and white metals in the lane during this week for pick up by the Town. USED TIRES are not allowed in the landÀll and WILL NOT be picked up. HOUSEHOLD RENOVATION material will not be picked up -- it is the property owner’s responsibility to remove this material. During the work week of May 24th - 27th, 2011, the Town will provide extra men and equipment to carry out a one time pick up of the garbage and junk material placed in the lane during spring clean up week. Additional garbage, junk and white metals placed in the lanes after May 20th, 2011 will be the responsibility of the property owner to remove. Council would like to thank you for your co-operation and assistance in past years for spring clean up and we know that you will again make this year a success.

PERSONAL PROPERTY shall not be stored in lanes as the Town will be removing materials located in the lanes during clean up week. The Town will not be responsible for any PERSONAL PROPERTY left in the lanes and which is removed during clean up week. This is your town, please let’s work together to keep it CLEAN!!!

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Splash, eh! weather out here was pretty near a drought where he came from! Mebbe he was right, I dunno, but it’s hard to believe that his area could be any wetter than ours has been this year! Mebbe we’re just not used to it, eh? Many years ago a friend of the folks called at our place up in Great Bend, and, having travelled almost the full length of the province marvelled that most of our huge valleys ran east and west. A long time later a Pleistocene g e o l o g i s t friend of ours explained that it actually couldn’t have been otherwise (Hello Earl!) “As a boy, every spring we used to As the last go for a long walk along the river great ice sheet as the ice went out, just to hear the melted, the small rivulets splashing down the water ran east ravines.” and west along the face of it talking to a fellow from and naturally cut the the coast the other day. huge valleys where our He said that our “wet” rivers run today. It sure by Bob Mason In the wet, wet spring of 2010 it was hard to imagine that Saskatchewan was ever dry. And yet as some years have proven, we can sure have dry spells out here too! Ask Frances Highland, eh!* YT (Yours Truly) was

An’ a one, an’ a two . . . The New Musettes: Mallory McCarty, Tayler McCarty, Jessica Carruthers, Katja Meszaros, Kyle McCarty and Graham Lehnert (left to

right), go through a routine, Tuesday at the Biggar Community Hall for the annual Mother of the Year Tea. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

must have been pretty wet around here in those days, eh? As a matter-of-fact (and a fact is a fact!) there was ﬂood. Mebbe not the one mentioned in Genesis but certainly a ﬂood, for the geologic authorities claim that when that large ice cap melted the waters of the ocean rose

the “tank man” hauling water to the big steam engines at threshing time. Old Jack said he had lots of time, so after we’d ﬁlled the wooden tank with water, he stopped beside a big gopher mound and declared that he was going to drown the @#* thing out. He put the tank hose in one of the holes, turned on the tap and “gurgle, gurgle”, let her go. A hundred gallons later, smart alec young YT pointed out to him that the water was gushing out another hole way down the slope and a couple of gophers were streaking away through the grass! I won’t repeat all that religious expressions he used, but young YT nearly laughed to think that such a “Bibleknowledgable” guy could be outwitted by one of God’s lowly gophers! When we were young and took our ﬁrst timid steps into the nearby lakes as they lapped on the sandy shores, we often wondered if water had always been one of life’s most attractive things. The peace and innocence of our youth has sure been preserved in the memories of those times . . . and then we went overseas in WWII! A quiet cruise across the peaceful waters of the world sure has a soothing effect on some folks. But to the thousands crammed into the holds of a grant troopship, that may be torpedoed at any moment, those watery impressions

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some 300 feet! It is not hard to imagine that huge areas of the world were under water! In much of the land that we live in now, traces of that great ice cap can be found in our thousand glaciers, million lakes and the wells we dig. Geologic time aside, most of us are only interested in how the present watersituation affects us! So here goes . . . water has really made it’s impression on all of us -try going without a drink of it for a while!) We’ve played in it, worked in it, dreamt of it, fallen into it and sometimes even dammed it! (how do you like that for a homonym, eh?) And below is a small (if boring) resume of how it has sometimes affected YT! As a boy, every spring we used to go for a long walk along the river as the ice went out, just to hear the small rivulets splashing down the ravines. It was a “once a year” thing and never failed to reassure us that life is an ongoing thing, and has been renewed again! Dad had often said, (and we sure had a lot of faith in Dad’s opinions!), that running water was always ﬁt to drink. So, one-time-young, Yours Truly, tried it, and was it ever nice and tasty. Sometimes later, a neighbour found one of his cows stuck in a ravine and YT always wondered if it was the same brook that he’d drink from! When YT was 11 or so years old, he went with

of our childhood were shattered quite a bit! Stories of watery mishaps are legion. When we finally got into the thick of things over in Europe, there sure wasn’t much humour to be found anywhere although the boys had a good laugh as they fished me out of an outdoor cistern YT fell into one time (well, it had been an indoor cistern before!) Don’t ask me to explain all this stuff, but it almost seemed a different Atlantic that we crossed on our way home, and boy-o-boy were we ever glad to see Canada again! For the last many years we have lived not too far from a small lake west of Perdue, and all those “man-made” plans (ocean crossings and stuff) seen kind of small and unnecessary as we sit out in our gazebo and listen to the contented calls of the birds that make their homes nearby! Often I envy those birds, for I think we all want to make a lake our home! There have been times in our past when, because there wasn’t much moisture around, our hopes almost faded. But like the springtime (we all know is coming again!) all is well! *Frances Hyland was born in Shaunavon in 1927 and died in 2004. She was one of our province’s greatest actresses and starred in many films including “The Drylanders”!

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Danychuk Girls Singles, Cheyanne Lehnert and Dylan Haynes Mixed Doubles and our second place winners Mike Muller and Sam Mao boys Doubles and Danton Hollman Boys Singles. These athletes need to ﬁnish in the top two in Regina to qualify for Provincials back in Biggar on Saturday, May 14.

That’s right, BCS is hosting Provincial Badminton on Saturday May 14. Opening Ceremonies are at 9:30 and game action starts at 10 a.m. Come out and see the best badminton our province has to offer and support our athletes and our school.

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The Saturday before the Easter break Senior Badminton West Central District playoffs were held at BCS. The BCS team did very well and ended up with six students qualifying to compete in Regional Playoffs this Saturday May 7 at O’Neill High School in Regina. Good luck to our District winners: Anna

noon kaiser results were Tillie Zimmer 279, Joyce Colbert 266, Wilma Kelly 243, Mike Plysuik 230 highest game of 67 was won by Mary Johns and Tillie Zimmer.

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Helen Kanz 211, cribbage scores Maire Roesch 484, Joanne Kral 480. Lunch was provided by Gladys Schell and Marg Molberg was the host for the afternoon. Monday, May 2 after-

Biggar Central School athletes will be moving on to Regional play, May 7 in Regina after placing in Districts, April 16 in Biggar. Back row, left to right: Danton Hollman (2nd boys singles), Michael Muller and Sam Mao (2nd Boys doubles). Front: Anna Danychuk (1st girls singles), Dylan Haynes and Cheyanne Lehnert (1st mixed doubles) and Mr. Johnson (Coach). (Submitted Photo)

by Karen Itterman This past weekend the New Horizon’s hall floor was refinished and what a pleasant improvement. The hall now looks fresh and clean. Monday afternoon Kaiser scores for April 25 were Joanne Kral 269, Marie Roesch 224, Wilma Kelly 208, Bill Fisher 196. Joanne Kraland Joyce Colbert with highest scoring game of 82. Wednesday night Kaiser scores of April 27 were Reg Turner 244, Ken Peacre 241, Ray Silbernagle 215, Pat Turner 192. Shuffleboard was played on Thursday, April 28 with Mary Johns, Marie Roesch, Mildred Henner and Aileen Smith coming in first place. Aileen and Ed Smith provided the lunch and were hosts for the afternoon. On April 28 a District meeting for the Sasktachewan Seniors Association was held in Biggar. Representatives from Biggar, Vanscoy, Delisle, Asquith and Perdue came and presented their annual reports. Friday afternoon card party on April 29 had kaiser scores of the following Wilma Kelly 261,

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Agriculture Farming embraces technology by Calvin Daniels The world is one where technology is advancing at incredible rates in just about every aspect of our lives. The idea of ﬁlm in a camera is but a memory for most of us, and the fax machine more relic than business tool these days, and the list goes on longer than room in this column would allow. In the case of agriculture it’s certainly the same story, a story where technology is a major element of what farmers are dealing with. It was interesting to sit down recently with one of the owners of a largest machinery dealership and have

him talking about some of the technological advancements which have already been incorporated into modern machinery. Much of the advancement revolves around global positioning technology. Such systems, using satellites to guide machinery across a ﬁeld allow for more accurate farming. The dealer related how even the best tractor operator will have a 10-foot overlap going down a ﬁeld. That may not sound like a lot but when you factor in the costs of fertilizer, farm chemicals, those 10-feet are important. With GPS positioning,

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in-ﬁeld accuracy can be as little as a few inches. In a demonstration of GP technology the dealer talks of how they attach a golf putter to the hitch of a tractor, and sent it down a ﬁeld under computer control where it hits a golf ball off a tee. It’s a highly visual indication of just what computer guidance can accomplish. But technology goes farther. A farmer can be operating his new combine and not think the grain is threshing clean enough. He can

call the dealership where a technician can sit at their laptop and check the settings of the combine, and actually make adjustments to settings. It is to the point the operator, while still in the cab, is basically just a passenger. As a result some tractor and combine cabs now come with a spot for the laptop computer and with wireless access a farmer

can focus on things such as marketing the crop being harvest while technology does the actual in-ﬁeld operation. It is quite conceivable modern machinery could operate without anyone in the cab, but with a combine, or tractor valued in the $400,000 each range, it’s a case where the operator is almost insurance. Farm technology is going farther too. For example it will be possible to set what is essentially a cyber fence around farm land.

Tractors, combines and other motorized equipment would shut down automatically if they cross the fence. It would be a way to stop theft, or at least requiring machinery to be trucked away. When you think about how far GPS and similar technologies have come in the past half decade, it shows both how dramatic the impact has been in a short time, and makes one wonder what the years ahead will bring.

Spirit of democracy applies to farmers in grain marketing: CWB chair Allen Oberg, chair of the CWB’s farmer-controlled board of directors, last Tuesday, issued the following statement about the results of the federal election. “We congratulate Prime Minister Stephen Harper and look forward to working constructively with the federal government in the best interests of the farmers of Western Canada.

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their representatives on the CWB’s board of directors since 1998. “Farmers have the right to continue to make the decisions themselves about the role and structure of their marketing approach. The path forward must be forged in clear accordance with their wishes. “This issue is crucial to farmers’ livelihoods, to the economic stability and competitive viability of Canadian wheat and barley exports, and to the spirit of democracy.” Allen Oberg is a grain and cattle farmer from Forestburg, Alberta, who was elected by his fellow producers to the CWB’s governing board of directors. The board of directors is comprised of 10 farmer-elected directors from across Western Canada, and ﬁve federal government appointees. The board sets the CWB’s policy and direction, with the overriding goal of maximizing farmer returns from the sale of their wheat and barley.

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Diamond Lodge News Greetings from the Diamond Lodge staff and residents. This was the last week in April already, and have started the month for May. We started out our week with exercises. After lunch we met in the activity room for the Easter Tea. We enjoyed hot cross buns, cheese, jam and, of course, chocolate Easter eggs! On Tuesday we dropped by for coffee, and caught up with the last week’s current events. Our volunteer that conducts this activity also has pictures for some of the events as well, so we like to have discussions on all the happenings. this week will be very interesting, as we will be discussing the Royal Wedding. In the afternoon we met in the Activity Lounge for a game of Floor Yahtzee. We had two teams and enjoyed the entertainment of counting the points, hope to get more than the other team. It is a game of luck, and we have lots of laughs and cheering. Wednesday morning we tried out our solving skills

with a game of Wheel of Fortune. There was a good crowd out for this activity, and is a game we enjoy almost as much as bingo. After lunch we met in the Activity Lounge, and had a discussion on the upcoming Royal Wedding. We looked at some pictures of the couple, and also found some pictures of the Queen and her husband’s wedding. Thursday morning is our next exercise day. We form a big circle, and then kick the big exercise ball around. We also throw a smaller exercise ball, and catch it, for our hand-eye coordination. Thursday afternoon is our weekly bingo session, and we all hope our lucky numbers are called. Following bingo, Kelly Block of the Conservative Party came in for a visit. Early Friday morning we enjoyed our last Breakfast Club of the season. Since the snow is gone, it is time for the barbecue to be ﬁred up next week -- can hardly wait. We helped the staff we met in

Car thieves to lose Auto Injury benefits The Saskatchewan government took the first step last Wednesday toward removing access to all auto injury benefits for convicted car thieves. Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance Tim McMillan introduced the necessary amendments to The Automobile Accident Insurance Act May 4 in the Legislative Assembly. “This change sends a message that auto theft is a serious crime,” McMillan said. “Our government is being diligent by ensuring that premium dollars paid by law-abiding SGI customers are not being used to benefit convicted criminals.” Under the current legislation, convicted auto thieves injured in a motor vehicle collision can access all the same benefits through SGI’s injury coverage as any other Saskatchewan resident. This includes benefits such as income replacement, rehabilitation and a lump-sum payment if they suffer a permanent impairment such as scarring or loss of a limb. All Saskatchewan residents are covered by No Fault Coverage unless they sign a declaration opting for Tort Coverage. These changes will remove access to benefits

regardless of which injury coverage the convicted person has at the time of the collision.

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the Activity Lounge again for sing-along. It is so nice to have some volunteers come in to help us with this activity. Saturday morning we met for coffee and goodies, and some of us played cards. In the afternoon, before the movie, we enjoyed some ice cream sundaes. We then watched the ﬁrst part of “Around the World in 80 Days”. Sunday morning some of the ladies get their nails painted or hair curled to get ready for the afternoon Church service. Some of the men played a game of crib, and enjoyed a cup of coffee as well. The Church of God provided us with our weekly service. The coffee is always on in the Activity Room, and some of the ladies help with some folding of towels. It is so nice to see family that comes to visit during the week, and especially wonderful having our many volunteers that come in to help us with various activities. Hope everyone has a great week.

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The Sky This Month -- May 2011 by Gary Boyle, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada A Smorgasbord of Galaxies The sky above offers many types of objects to hunt and enjoy. We scan the night either visually, using star charts and then star hop with telescopes. Keen eyesight is a must for a successful hit. One can always click on a control pad of a computerized telescope what magically moves to the object’s programmed coordinates. No mater what mode you choose to seek out

these sometimes hard to find objects, your labours will not be in vain. The celestial menu includes diffuse, emission or planetary nebulae, star clusters or even colourful double and multiple star systems. However these objects for the most part, belong to our Milky Way Galaxy and pretty well in the ‘stellar neighbourhood’. Remote galaxies on the other hand are the most frequent objects one comes across during observing sessions. Many of these starry islands are tiny and faint. At times, numerous attempts to ﬁnd them, end in frustration and the phrase “patience is a virtue” is well tested. There are however many instances that your ﬁrst try will greet you with success. With distances of tens to hundreds of mil-

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lions of light years, it is a wonder we can glimpse these smudges at all. We are now at that time of year when these faint smudges of light are plentiful. One of the most concentrated areas of galaxies is an immense section running from Ursa Major (Big Dipper) in the north continuing down through Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and ending at Virgo. Literally hundreds of galaxies lie within this swarm with each consisting 100 to 200 billion stars. With so many galaxies confined to a somewhat small area, an observer can easily scoop up more than one in a wide angle eyepiece. This month we will look at a few objects belonging to Leo the Lion. The proud cat of the night is now at its higher elevation. When the sky darkens after sunset, face south and look up. Locate a backwards question mark or sickle which out-

lines the lion’s head. The bright star at the bottom of the sickle is Regulus. In mythology, Regulus symbolizes the feline’s heart and shines at magnitude 1.3. It lies an estimated 77 light years from us. Regulus is about 3.5 times the size of the Sun but is 140 times brighter visually and 240 times brighter with the star’s ultraviolet radiation. Here comes an observing challenge. Try to spot Leo 1, a dwarf magnitude 11.2 galaxy. What makes this a real challenge is this splash of light is a mere 12 arc minutes from brilliant Regulus. The secret in trying to spot it is to move Regulus out of the ﬁeld of view.

Now from the sickle, pan your eyes to the east until you pick up a 30 degree triangle. This shape represents the beast’s hind quarters and tail, ending with the eastern most star named Denebola. At 36 light years from the Sun, Denebola might not be a lonely star ﬂoating in space. Astronomers believe it is surrounded by infrared emitting dust which might be a sign of a planetary system in its development stage. There is still no conclusive evidence of this. Denebola is also a very subtle variable that changes in brightness by small amounts over periods of mere hours.

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From Denebola, move back west until you come across Chertan. This sun sits at the 90 angle corner of the triangle. Chertan lies 178 light years from us and measures four and a half times the radius of our Sun. It is believed that Chertan rotates once every nine days compared to the Sun’s 25 day spin. Chertan is also a great point to begin star hopping to a magnificent group of galaxies. Moving two and a third degrees south and a little east, you should pick up a group of three galaxies. This is called the Leo Trio and is made up of M65, M66 and NGC 3628. This is a very popular target for observers and astrophotographers. A low eyepiece should ﬁt the trio nicely in the field of view. The three takes up about the same area as the full moon. M65 is 35 million light years from us. Estimated to be 70,000 light years in diameter, it is smaller than our galaxy’s 100,000 light year span. Telescopically, it registers at magnitude 9.3 with dimensions measuring 8.0 by 1.5 arc minutes. Keep in mind the full moon is 30 arc minutes wide.

Of the three, M66 possesses the most detail in its mighty arms. It too resides 35 million light years away. Dimension wise, M66 measures about the same as M65 and is a half a magnitude brighter. The last of the group is NGC 3628. Tilted perfectly toward us, NGC 3628 looks like a bloated object as opposed to the classic pencil thin appearance of other edge on galaxies. It is 25 million light years away and 10 per cent wider than our

Milky Way. At magnitude 9.6, NGC 3628 is also the faintest of the group. From the trio, keep moving south a bit more than four degrees to find NGC 3705. At magnitude 11.0 and only measures 4.0 arc minutes in length, it might give you a bit of trouble spotting its very dusty arms with knots visible on the very outer edge. NGC 3705 has an estimated distance of 18 million light years. Moving over to the sickle, look for Epsilon Leonis -- the very tip of the blade. This third magnitude star is 250 light years from us and is a yellow G1 star -- very close to our Sun’s G2 spectral status. There is a major difference between the two. This giant star has a luminosity of 360 times that of our Sun which means this star measures around 23 times the radius of our Sun. From Epsilon Leonis, slide over a little less than four degrees to NGC 2903. Even at 30 million light years this galaxy’s magnitude is listed at 8.8. Its length is 110,000 light years and sports a lot of delicate detail in its spiral arms. With dimensions of 12 by 6 arc minutes, you will enjoy the view. Pretty well all the planets of our solar system except for Saturn which is out at sunset and remains visible until dawn, are huddled together in the morning sky low in the east. It is a wide cluster of planets for the first week of May. The highlight will occur on May 11 when Venus will be about a half degree below Jupiter -- make a striking view. Below the pair and in the same line of sight will be Mercury. Keep watching how these worlds jockey for position from morning to morning. New moon occurs on May 3 (lunation 1093) with the full Flower Moon occurring on May 17 at 11:09 Universal Time. The planet Mercury will be highest in the morning sky and climbs to its maximum 27 degrees. On May 10, the X feature will be visible near crater Werner at 1 a.m. EDST with the illusion lasting the rest of the night. It definitely will make a great photo op. Until next month, clear skies everyone.

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constancy of love. Ivy is associated with fidelity, marriage, wedded love, friendship and affection. Myrtle is the emblem of love and marriage. Throughout the history of civilization, the fragrant evergreen myrtle shrub has been associated with love. The Goddess of by Delta Fay Cruickshank, of The Independent love, Venus, held the plant sacred. Roman grooms We were away for the Sweet William, hyacinths, wore a wreath on their weekend. As soon as I ivy and myrtle. Each of wedding day. The supergot home, the first thing I these native flowers have stition was if you dreamt did was check on my baby a meaning. Lily-of-the- of a myrtle whilst single, Brussels sprouts. There valley means return of there was a promise of they were -- not! I guess happiness, Sweet William good marriage ahead -- if you were already my kitty got hungry for married, a second some greens, and very marriage was to be neatly ate off the tops of expected! most of the sprout plants. During the VictoLet this be a lesson, cats rian era, another like their greens too! tradition began. Lately it seems like our When Prince Albert television has hardly been and Queen Victoria off. What with the Royal visited his grandWedding, the death of mother in Germany Osama Bin Laden and shortly after their then the Canadian elecwedding, she gave tion, it has been pretty them a nosegay exciting, lots of news! containing sprigs The wedding was suof myrtle. When perb! The bride’s simple they moved into elegance in comparison Osbourne House in with all the gold and pageantry delighted me. Did Kate Middleton’s bouquet was 1845, they planted you notice her bouquet? simple and yet elegant. (photos the sprig along the terrace walls. Now No great cascading flow from google.com) that one sprig has of exotic flowers -- a small bouquet of native flow- means gallantry, as her grown around the house. Prince William was lookers! The bouquet consisting so gallant in his red . . . planting, pruning . . . ed of lily-of-the-valley, uniform, hyacinth mean contd on page 11.

Thank you Biggar and area for your support. I am honoured to continue serving you. Kelly Block Conservative Member of Parliament

MONDAY, MAY 9, 2011 . . . planting, pruning . . . contd from page 12. A new superstition arose during this era. The myrtle in the wedding bouquet would be rooted and planted in the yard of the newly weds. If that plant grew and prospered, so too would the marriage! As we know Victoria’s marriage to Prince Albert was very ‘productive’ and she mourned for the rest of her life after he died. Maybe the legend is true! Later, Victoria’s daugh-

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 13 ters, Victoria, Alice, Helena, Louise and Beatrice carried bouquets containing myrtle from that very ﬁrst plant. And Kate Middleton carried on the tradition! The myrtle from Kate’s bouquet came from two sources. One source was from the shrubs at Osbourne House and the other source was from the shrub grown from a sprig of Queen Elizabeth’s bouquet in 1947. This Queen too has had a very long and successful mar-

riage with four healthy laid here symbolizes the children, again, bringing nation’s war dead. The belief to the legend of the late Queen mom, began the tradition myrtle! in 1923 after Catherine, her wedding Duchess of to the Duke Cambridge of York, later placed her King George bouquet on VI. the grave I have of the unlooked on k n o w n warrior in Myrtle, symbolizing love t h e I n t e rWe s t m i n - and marriage, can be net to see if ster Abbey. grown as an aromatic K a t e t o o k a sprig of The remains houseplant. myrtle from of a soldier from the First World War her bouquet to plant at

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their home, but can’t ﬁnd any reference to that act at all. I sure hope so, just to carry on tradition, and I hope it grows and prospers! Every one of the ﬂowers in the Duchess’ bouquet can be grown in our gardens, except the myrtle. But I have grown it indoors as a lovely fragrant houseplant. The lily-of-the-valley comes as small “bulbs” and can be planted out now. Or because they grow so well, a neighbour may have

lots to give you from their patch. The Sweet William, also a big favourite of mine because it was a favourite of my father’s, can be started from seed in the house, or bought as small plants at the garden centre. The hyacinths would be blooming soon if we had planted them last fall. Weddings can be a source of great traditions or for starting new traditions, like using ﬂowers that have meaning to the bride or groom and their families.

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Biggar and District Family Centre news by Jennifer Ives, Board member The Biggar and District Family Centre held their Annual General Meeting May 2. Martha Maudsley, our chairperson provided those who attended the meeting with the following well written report. Greetings! 2010 was another great year for the Family Centre. We continue to be the place to go to socialize, and for support, making the families and children of Biggar welcome. We are a pool of resources, utilizing existing programs as well as membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; knowledge and skill to make a comfortable place to network, access information, identify services, and form relationships which are so valuable in a small community. The Family

Centre really is the one stop place to find what parents and caregivers of Biggar need. Many thanks to the staff, volunteers, Board Members, and the people and businesses of Biggar who work to achieve our goals on a daily basis. Your help over the last year is really appreciated. Together, we support each other in raising up our children. Events and activities continue to be well received. Positive parenting classes, car seat clinics, Community Kitchen, Summer Preschool Program, exercise groups, clothing exchange and craft nights are just some of the reasons to check us out. The future brings continued challenges in funding and remaining aware of the changing and vary-

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Spring runoff, ﬂooding damaging highways Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure crews are increasing their maintenance efforts as saturated roadbeds begin to thaw and pavement surfaces show the effects in the form of surface breaks, cracks and potholes. “Roadbeds are saturated with moisture because of the excessive rainfall Saskatchewan experienced last year and the large spring runoff this year,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter said last Tuesday. “Now, as the subsurface of the roads have begun to thaw we’re seeing some severe impacts. This year’s ﬂooding makes the problem even worse.” Potholes are formed from the expansion (freezing) and contraction (thawing) of water that has entered into the subsurface of the road. As a result the pavement expands, bends or cracks and weakens the road.

Much of the damage is yet to come -- as ﬂood waters recede the full impact to highway side slopes, roadbeds and surfaces will be revealed. “The province will be making repairs to the highway network, and we have crews, contractors, materials and equipment at the ready,” Reiter said. “But it will also take time -- time for the roadbeds to dry out, and time for our maintenance crews and contractors to get to all areas of the province in order to make long-term repairs.” Te m p o r a r y r e p a i r s are currently underway throughout the province including ﬁlling potholes with base material or blading on asphalt patching material. However roadbeds must be dry before attempting longterm repairs or the repairs will not last and holes and surface breaks will soon reappear. Longterm repairs most often

Federal government commits to cost-share flood mitigation Premier Brad Wall has received a letter from Prime Minister Stephen Harper last week committing that the federal government will cost share Saskatchewan’s flood mitigation measures. “I want to thank the federal government for its swift and positive response to this request,” Wall said, April 29. “I spoke to the Prime Minister and wrote to him about the flooding situation last week, and he clearly understood the challenges facing Saskatchewan people and communities as a result of this year’s flooding.” In his letter, Harper commits that the federal government, “will share on a 50-50 basis the costs of any permanent flood mitigation measures taken specifically for this year’s flooding that are not otherwise eligible under the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements”. Wall said examples of permanent flood mitigation measures include berms, diversion

channels, culverts and retention basins. The province currently estimates the cost of this year’s flood mitigation measures at about $50 million. In his letter, Harper also commits the federal government to work with Saskatchewan and other provinces on a more permanent mitigation strategy to enhance infrastructure to better withstand future ﬂoods.

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involve deep patching -- digging deep into the roadbed, laying down geotechnical fabric for extra strength, ﬁlling in new base materials and repairing the surface. This work will be scheduled into spring and summer work plans for crews and contractors. Repairs are generally prioritized by highway classification -- the most heavily travelled highways will be scheduled ﬁrst. Flood preparation this spring included aggressive surveillance of problem areas, arranging for additional equipment and supplies to be ordered or on standby, assembling emergency repair trailers and redeploying staff from drier areas. For updates on highway conditions and construction and maintenance activity check the Highway Hotline online at highways. gov.sk.ca or call toll-free throughout Saskatchewan at 1-888-335-7623.

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News from Perdue Weir honoured for Perdue Housing Authority service A retirement tea was held in Perdue Legion Hall on Thursday, April 21st, 2011 to honour Blanche Weir who retired from Perdue Housing Authority Board after 34

dedicated years on the board. On hand for the occasion was Chuck Tyndal, the Saskatchewan Housing Authority representative who spoke highly

of Blanche’s many years of service and presented her with a beautiful hydrangea plant. On behalf of the Saskatchewan government, Ed Young presented Blanche with

Perdue New Horizons news Group 1 from Perdue New Horizons, hosted the April potluck on May 1. The hall was decorated in an Easter theme. After a delicious dinner the annual meeting was called to order. All ofﬁces agreed to keep their positions

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for another year and received a vote of thanks for same. After the annual reports, we carried on with the regular monthly meeting. It was decided to place money cans out in local businesses to purchase farewell gifts for recent members who have moved away -- Kathy Crittall, Blanche Weir, Helen and Alex Serack. The meeting was followed by cake and singing Happy Birthday to Betty Featherstone, Al Levitt, Francis Strate, Marge Strate and Alvin Layton. Our monthly activities included crib night, wellness day and lucky lingo at which the draw

was made for the afghan raffle. First prize was won by Jean and Alvin’s great-grandson from Edmonton, and second prize to Erma Bettschen. At our meeting, it was discussed how we might attract new members to join our club as we keep losing members (due to their moving from the area) and no one replaces them. Any suggestions on how to solve this problem would be most welcome. April 28 was the region meeting at Biggar and was attended by Jean Taylor and John Dolan. We all miss seeing Arlene Bartly at the centre and wish her a full recovery. We hope to see her home soon from St. Paul’s Hospital.

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT ROLL

Village of Ruthilda Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Village of Ruthilda for the year 2011 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the ofÀce of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, May 6 to June 3, 2011. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to Àle his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Village of Ruthilda, Box 90, Ruthilda, SK, S0K 3S0 by the 3rd day of June, 2011. Dated this 1st day of May, 2011. Anita Gilles, Assessor

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School Level PD (No classes) First Day of Classes for Students SEPTEMBER Labour Day (No classes) Division Level PD (No classes) OCTOBER Thanksgiving Day (No classes) School Level PD (No classes) NOVEMBER Remembrance Day (No Classes) Parent Teacher Interviews (No Buses) DECEMBER Christmas Vacation JANUARY Christmas Vacation School Level PD (No classes) New Semester Begins FEBRUARY Family Day February Vacation MARCH School Level PD (No classes) Parent Teacher Interviews (No Buses) APRIL Good Friday (Holiday) Spring Vacation MAY School Level PD (No classes) Victoria Day (Holiday) JUNE Last Day of Classes for Students School Level PD (No classes) Report Cards Issued (a.m.) (No Buses) School Level PD (p.m.) The monthly calendar is available on our website (www.sunwestsd.ca). Teachers and support staff will be provided with PD day information.

a glass clock and thanked her for her many years of service. The mayor, Dave Miller was also on hand to thank Blanche and offer congratulations on behalf of the town.

A supper, catered to by the United Church Women, was held following the tea for the current board members, spouses, Blanche’s family and a few friends. Thus

bringing a wonderful celebration to an end. Our thanks to Blanche for her 34 dedicated years on the Perdue Housing Authority Board.

Audrey Mason news On Good Friday, Melody, Ken, Jeff and Tania Lozinsky from Regina arrived loaded with food. Melissa went to her grandparents, and Alec had to work. They stopped near Kinley to gather pussy willows. The day was warm and inviting. Soon, supper was on the table, and eggs, boiled to decorate, the next day. It’s a family tradition! Gregg joined everyone, later. Melody brought a turkey and ham, and Gladys and Harry, cabbage rolls. So the Saturday supper was as always very good. Easter Sunday meant picking crocus -- a bag full! They were so pretty! Larry next door, also brought a jar of equally nice ones. All of this was after Easter treats and a big breakfast. Jeff left after lunch as he had to work the next day. The rest left Monday for work, except Tania who is a teacher and had the week off. After their departure, Barry Mason and Beth Polovich popped in for coffee and a good visit. So, it was a busy and good holiday! Tania dusted, Melody washed, and Ken did some tree-trimming. All, as always, visited the bookstore, and the young ones, the farm where they both spent much time as tykes. A lot of memories there! The weather cooperated for everyone’s arrival and departure. Maureen had to work, but sent Easter treats for all. It’s good to have the roads around Kinley okay again. Many were blocked off with running water, and the one by Harry Eaton’s washed out. I believe they still have to go south to get our form their place. Farmers are getting ready to begin ﬁeld work. Thank goodness we aren’t in the southeast part of Saskatchewan!

Sask. hosts Williston Basin Petroleum Conference Saskatchewan once again played host to one of the most important annual gatherings of North America’s petroleum industry and is “going big” in the process. The 19th Williston Basin Petroleum Conference took place last week, May 1 to 3, in Regina. More than 1,700 delegates from Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and throughout the United States attended the “Go Big” conference. They participated in a range of industry research and technology sessions. Energy and Resources Minister Bill Boyd was a keynote speaker at the conference along with Harrison Schmitt, one of the last astronauts to walk on the moon.

Boyd’s presentation was an overview of Saskatchewan’s oil industry, highlighting the favourable geology, positive business climate, and the innovative technologies that make this province one of the most competitive oil jurisdictions around. Oil production in the province totalled just over 154 million barrels in 2010. The province’s oil and gas industry recorded approximately $10.5 billion in sales last year and invested $3.3 billion in new exploration and development. It provides direct and indirect employment for more than 29,000 people. Conference highlights included the address by Schmitt, the only geologist to walk on the moon as part

of the Apollo 17 mission, as well as a free “Oil and Gas Basics” public awareness session on the importance of the province’s oil industry. The Williston Basin Conference is cosponsored by the Ministry of Energy and Resources, the Petroleum Technology Research Centre, the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, and North Dakota Petroleum Council. Each year the venue alternates between Saskatchewan and North Dakota. The Williston Basin is a petroleum producing region that spans south eastern Saskatchewan and parts of North and South Dakota, Montana and Manitoba.

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Rural Municipality of Reford No. 379 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Reford No. 379 for the year 2011 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the ofÀce of the Assessor from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday: May 6 to June 6, 2011. A Bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipality Act has been passed and assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to Àle his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Rural Municipality of Reford No. 379, Box 100, Wilkie, SK S0K 4W0 by the 6th day of June, 2011 Dated this 6th day of May, 2011 Sherry Huber, Assessor

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Asquith News Neil Millard 329-4235 The dandelions along with nice green grass is ﬁnally here again! Even the buds on the trees is evident. It is ﬁnally spring. Election Day in Canada has come and gone. There was a very good turn out in Asquith. Go Canada Go! Spiritual Munching: Though we are denied the proof that Thomas demanded, we are able to experience God more fully and with less doubt than Thomas did. We see God in creation; we hear God in scripture; we taste God in Communion and feel God in the presence of the Holy Spirit. The Royal Purple will hold their next regular

meeting on Wednesday, May 11. Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers on Sunday, May 8. Be sure to visit your mother or phone if you can’t make it home. Best wishes go out to Ron and Deb Burwell on their anniversary on Wednesday, May 4. Don’t forget the Senior’s potluck supper on Monday, May 9. Soup and Sandwich day on Wednesday,May 18. Tip of the Day: “If you take a ﬂower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment.” Do something special on the next long weekend from the 21st to the 23rd

of May. Visit people you haven’t seen for awhile. The next Bingo Day will be held on Friday, May 27 at the Seniors Hall. The Exercise group that meets in the Seniors hall will meet on Tuesday, May 10. This will be the last meeting until Tuesday, September 6 ( a correction from the last newspaper). Thanks go out to our town foreman, Darren Kraft and assistant foreman, John Dahlseide for the work they did regarding all the water they pumped out of the gardens and ditches around town.

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307 6th Ave E 209 4th Ave E 104 6th Ave E (Lot) 206 4th Ave. W (Lot)

320 2nd Ave E $230,000 402 7th Ave E*reduced* $228,900 2nd Ave W Condos $198,900 114 7th Ave W *new* $189,000 313 6th Ave E *new* $184,900

Perdue 801 Ave J $197,500 th Perdue 816 7 St.*new* $98,000 Landis Lot $22,500

406 7th Ave E $178,900 102 5th Ave E *new* $173,900 409 3rd Ave E $169,900 111 4th Ave E *new* $159,000 403 4th Ave E *new* $95,000

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Monthly Toonie Winner! . . . The Biggar Museum and Gallery’s April half-andhalf toonie draw winner was Madeline Henrich. She is pictured here with the Museum’s Hilda Dielsen, left, and was the lucky winner of $168. Congratulations, Madeline!

Landis Locals Helen Buxton 658-2115 A belated welcome home to Dianne and Pat McCarty who wintered in the States. Fortunately they did not come back to the terrible storms experienced in southern Saskatchewan. Jim Buxton and Joyce Manns spent several days in Flin Flon with her sister and brotherin-law, Janice and Jim Cassidy. Joyce then drove to Athabasca, Alberta to see her daughter, Cheryl and family. Congratulations to Ethel Berezowski on being chosen Mother of the Year for Landis and district. There will be news about the Mother of the Year tea in The Independent. A lifelong resident of Landis area has passed away. Les Gillespie died on April 26, following a lengthy illness, and was buried at Landis on Friday. I would like to

extend sympathy to his sons, Darrell (Laurie) and Darcy (Cindy), his grandsons, Ryan and Dylan, his sister Jessie Braithwaite, and to all his extended family. One of the last of our pioneers in the Grassdale area passed away last week. George Merkley died at the age of 100. George, his wife, Olive, and his sister, Catherine Merkley, farmed and raised purebred cattle for many years before they retired to Biggar. Our sympathy goes out to his daughter, Donna Hoogeveen and her family. Ernie Labrecque of Rosetown has died after a valiant battle with cancer. Ernie was married to Jayne Munton, formerly of Landis. Condolences to Jayne, and to Ernie’s and Jayne’s families. This is a little after

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the fact, but there may be those who wonder how the vote went for Landis Co-op amalgamating with Rosetown/Eston. Sixtyone members voted for amalgamation, sixty-ﬁve against. Kim Bugge, and little daughter, Aubree, of Camrose, spent the weekend at Grandpa Jim Buxton’s place, returning home on Monday. We have received word of the loss of another of my dear friends. Hilma Glessing passed away in Saskatoon on May 1. Hilma and her husband, Robert, farmed north of Handel. She taught school at Porter School in the late ‘50s. My three oldest children all began school with her as teacher, so there are many memories, Hilma leaves her daughter, Bonnie Glessing, a sister, Jeanette Miller, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Hilma was a victim of polio at age seven, and had difﬁculty walking, but she never complained or let that keep her from being a big part of the community. Della Fjeld from Gravelbourg, her daughter Valerie and Valerie’s husband, Bob Volk of White City, visited at Lavern Skag’s on April 27. The Fjelds farmed north of Skags many years ago. Della is 96 years old, and still is able to live in her own home.

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OBITUARIES Ernest Labreque 1935 - 2011 Ernest passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the Rosetown Hospital, Rosetown, Sask. after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Rosetown, Sask. Ernie volunteered many hours with the Boy Scouts, Good Sam R.V. Club, Knights of Columbus, Arts & Environment Committee with the Catholic Church and local square dancing groups. He was involved with all his children’s activities, whether it was at the arena for hockey, the gym for gymnastics, or outdoors at a Boy Scout camps. During his retirement, Ernest enjoyed many hobbies, such as square dancing, Àying remote controlled airplanes, camping, canoeing and many other outdoor activities. Being the loving family man that he was he took great pleasure spending time with his family and grandchildren. Ernest will be sadly missed by his wife of four years, Jayne; sons, David (Arlee) of Saskatoon, Sask., Richard of Calgary, Alta., Kevin of Airdire, Alta., and daughter, Melanie (Chris) of Chestermere, Alta., and four grandchildren. He is also survived by Jayne’s children, Trudy (Terry) of Dodsland, Sask., Roy (Julie) of Saskatoon, Sask., Shannon (Rick) of Wilkie, Sask., eight grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Monique, Rose (Gordon), Sister Alice, Alfred (Carol), Leo (Georgette), Luc (Kathy), Lucille (Orest), and Adele (Marcel). Ernest is predeceased by his ¿rst wife of 40 years, Clareann. We would also like to thank all the home care nurses, doctors and nurses for their special attention and care they provided for Ernest. A Prayer Service was held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Theresa’s Parish Church in Rosetown, Sask. Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Theresa’s Parish Church in Rosetown. In lieu of Àowers, memorial donations may be made to The Alex Ositis Foundation in Rosetown or Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements were entrusted to Clements Rosetown Funeral Home. 19c1

Les passed away peacefully on April 27th, 2011 at Poplar Courts in Wilkie, Sask. at the age of 86 years. He is survived by his two sons: Darrell (Laurie); Darcy (Cindy) grandsons Ryan and Dylan; sister Jessie (Bill) Miller; sister-in-law Winsome Gillespie; along with several nieces & nephews and extended family members. Les was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth Pearl in 1996; sister Bertha Schafhauser; brother Robert Gillespie. Les was born on October 5th, 1924 in Landis, Sask. He was the youngest of four children born to William and Ef¿e Gillespie. He was raised on the family farm and took his schooling in Palo. At a very young age, Les worked on a thrashing crew in the Landis area. Later he worked at the Palo Salt Mine for a short time. He returned to farming with his brother Bob up until they decided to farm on their own. Les continued to farm and eventually let the boys take over. He helped them for several years after. In October 1965, he married Elizabeth Pearl Stonehocker. Together they raised two sons. Sadly, Pearl passed away unexpectedly in February of 1996. Les continued to live on the farm up until 2003, when he came to live with son Darcy and family for a couple of years. He then resided in various assisted living homes and ¿nally Poplar Courts in Wilkie, Sask. Farming was Les’s passion in life. He lived and breathed the outdoors. Whether it be ¿eld work, working with the cattle, riding his horse, or hunting and ¿shing. Les also enjoyed square dancing and a friendly game of kaiser. In 1996, his ¿rst grandson Ryan was born and in 1999 Dylan. These two boys were Grandpa Les’s world and he would do anything for them. Even jump on the trampoline when he was well into his 70’s. Anytime the boys came to visit, grandpa’s eyes would light up and a great big smile would spread across his face. United Church Funeral Service was held April 29th, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Landis,Sask. with Rev. Jo-Ann Hills of¿ciating. Organist was Gary Braithwaite, soloist Debbie Scott, and ushers Kerry and DeeDee Poletz. Honourary Bearers were all those who shared in Les’s life. Active urn bearers were grandsons Ryan and Dylan Gillespie. Interment was at the Landis Cemetery. Reception followed at the Landis Community Complex. Tributes were Wilkie Poplar Courts Activity Fund Box 459 Wilkie,Sask S0K 4W0. Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar, Sask. entrusted with funeral arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”.

Eleanor McNally, May 9, 2005 Ben McNally, May 15, 2009 “Just six years and two years ago Since our sad sorrows fell, But in our hearts we mourn the loss Of those we loved so well. The world may change from year to year And our friends from day to day, But never shall the ones we love From memory fade away.” Always cherished and remembered by Allan, Roy, Murray, Leanne, Kevin, Gerry and families

CARD OF THANKS gfsc1 We would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to the nursing staff at Poplar Courts. Your kindness and gentle care helped ease our Dad & Grandpa Les through his ¿nal days. Thank you to Grondin Funeral Services, Rev. Jo-Ann Hills for the wonderful service, Gary Braithwaite (organist), Debbie Scott (soloist), Kerry and DeeDee Poletz (ushers) and the Landis Community Complex for the lunch that was served. A special thank you to our family, friends, and neighbours for all the prayers, cards, and food we received. Dad was loved by many people and will be fondly remembered. Darrell (Laurie), Darcy (Cindy) Ryan and Dylan Gillespie

COMING EVENTS gfsc1 SUNDAYS in May: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be meeting for worship at 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcome. 48/10tfn WEDNESDAY, MAY 11: St. Paul’s Anglican Church Tea and Bake Sale, 2 - 3:30 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons Hall. Truden books will be in attendance. Everyone welcome. 17c3 THURSDAY, MAY 12: 1 - 3 p.m., Biggar Museum Coffee Party, Theme…’Centennial Business Signage’. 17c3 FRIDAY, MAY 13: St. Gabriel’s Home & School soup and pie lunch, 11 a.m - 1 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons Hall. 18c2 TUESDAY, MAY 17: St. Gabriel CSCC Annual General Meeting BBQ at 5:30 p.m.; meeting 6:30; Kids Movie. Call St. Gabriel to con¿rm your attendance. All are welcome! 18c3

COMING EVENTS THURSDAY, MAY 19: Prairie Notes presents MAY MELODIES, a variety of popular choral works with special guests, The Gala Trio, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Tickets, $10 available from choir members or at the door. Enjoy a great evening out with the Kayettes fundraising supper at the Biggar New Horizons--Beef on a bun, $10 served from 5 - 6:30 p.m. 18c3 FRIDAY, MAY 20: Century Club Celebration Tea, program begins at 1:45 p.m. sharp at the Biggar Community Hall. Biggar New Horizons wishes to honour Town of Biggr & R.M. of Biggar seniors who are 90 years of age and beyond. The Honourable Dr. Gordon L. Banhart, Lietenant Governor of Saskatchewan will be in attendance. Everyone is welcome to attend this special event. 19c2 TUESDAY, MAY 24: Biggar Majestic Theatre Annual Meeting, 7 p.m. at H.M. Bielby Hall, back of theatre. 18c3 TUESDAY, MAY 24: Biggar Youth Travellers Club Bottle Drive, 5 - 8 p.m. Farm families can call Melody Oesch, 9485130 for pick up or bottles can be dropped off at 218 - 4th Ave. East, Biggar. 19p3 THURSDAY, MAY 26: 7:30 p.m., The New Musettes invite you to their spring recital at the Lutheran Church. Come and enjoy. Desserts to follow. Silver collection. 19c3 Join the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation May 28th in hosting a Yard Sale for the Cureª. For more information or to register please visit: www. cbcf.org/yardsale FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 6 - 9 p.m. and SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 9 a.m. - 12 noon: Biggar Arts Council presentation Drawing Workshop (all skill levels). Carol Shiffman, instructor, $20.00 per person. Register at the Biggar Museum, 948-3451 19c4 SATURDAY, JUNE 4: Adjudication, Calling all emerging artists! Enter your works in Biggar Arts Council Local Adjudication. Entry forms available at Biggar Museum. Deadline for entries, May 28th, 948-3451 19c4

YARD/GARAGE SALES SATURDAY, MAY 14 and SUNDAY, MAY 25: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Large 2-family Garage Sale, loads of items, 810-6th St., PERDUE. 19c1

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

YARD/GARAGE SALES FRIDAY, MAY 27 and SATURDAY, MAY 28: Main Street Garage Sale, 202 Main Street, Biggar, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Donations of articles and baking gratefully accepted. Proceeds to Biggar Arts Council. 18c4

AUCTIONS ST. ANGELA’S ACADEMY/ CONVENT AUCTION SALE. Prelate SK, Sat May 21 10am Truck, furniture, tools, many international ornaments/pictures. www.bodnarusauctioneering. com 1-877-494-2437 PL #318200. UNRESERVED ACREAGE AUCTION Katepwa Lake, SK. Sweet Grass Ridge. 10 Lakefront Acreage Homesites and 13 Lakeview Acreage Homesites, 1.08 up to 3.46 +/acres. Selling at Saskatoon Public Auction, June 23. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, 1-800-4914494; rbauction.com.

INVITATIONS Baby Shower SATURDAY, MAY 14: You are invited to a Baby Shower for Emery Darryl Smith, 1 - 3 p.m. in side conference room, Westwinds Motor Hotel. He is the son of Medea and Daniel Smith, grandson of Laura and Darryl Smith, great-grandson of Nettie Beebe and Aileen and Ed Smith. Cards in drugstores. 18c2

SATURDAY, MAY 21: The family of Alex and Lenora Golanowski request the honour of your prescence at a Come & Go Tea, 2- 4 p.m. at MacPherson Hall (former Elks Hall) to celebrate Alex’s 80th and Lenora’s 75th birthdays. Please no gifts or cards 19p2

SATURDAY, JULY 30 and SUNDAY, JULY 31: SONNINGDALE REUNION, Sonningdale Community Centre. Saturday…registration, 3 p.m.; supper, 6 p.m., music by Les Barrington to follow. Sunday…church service, 10 a.m. in hall; brunch, 11 a.m., gospel music by Les Barrington to follow. Registration fee covers all events, $20/person, 12 and under free. Please register by June 30 to caradonelliott@ gmail.com or Box 36, Sonningdale, SK, S0K 4B0. For more info contact Sharon, 306237-4829. See you there! 19c6

MONDAY, MAY 9, 2011

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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NOTICE Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history! Do yours prior to the centennial celebrations! For more information call 948-3451 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. 31tfn 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

WALKER POPLAR, plugs: $1.69/each for a box of 210 ($354.90). Full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca.

WANTED Wanted: good second-hand oxyacetylene welding unit. Phone 948-3325 19p1 Accepting donations, new and handmade for Biggar & District Arts Council/Museum Centennial Silent Auction on July 1 and 2. Please drop off at the Museum by June 15. 15c10 Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 948-1773 or 9485393. Pickup available. 32tfn

DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR Make an offer! Ask about FREE DELIVERY, most areas! CALL FOR QUICK QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

CARS & TRUCKS

For Sale…2008 KIA Sportage LX, SUV, V6 2.7L, 76,000 km, warranty remaining, well maintained, $14,500. 948-2811 evenings. 19p3

RECREATION For Sale…very clean fully loaded 23 ft Nash 5th wheel travel trailer. Phone 948-5495 18p3

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Polled yearly Charolais bulls, semen tested and delivered. Bull with bred in calving ease, lots of hair and performance. Layne and Paula Evans, Kenaston, Sask., 306-252-2246. 12c8 Red Angus Yearling & 2 Year Old Bulls. Low Birth Weights. Rob Garner, Simpson, SK 306946-7946.

ADVANCE ENGINE SUPPLY. Special on 4.9L I6 Ford Truck from 1987 - 1996, remanufactured longblock with 3 year warranty only $1370. Call toll free 1-877-465-2702.

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REAL ESTATE Two serviced lots, side by side in Biggar, 100’x140’, $79,900. Call 717-4681 (cell) 5tfn REGISTER NOW! Saskatoon Active Adult Large Ground Level Townhomes www. diamondplace.ca

LAND FOR SALE/RENT Pasture for sale by tender, RM of Rosemount #378, SW 8-3817-W3rd, 88 acres. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders close May 31, 2011. Submit tenders to Box 79, Landis, SK, S0K 2K0 18p4

HOUSES FOR RENT Three bedroom home (fully modern). Available January 31, 2011. For viewing, contact 9483674 or 948-7022 or 948-9517 2tfn

HOUSES FOR SALE Three bedroom home with single attached garage, ¿ve newer appliances, new furnace and water heater, new Àooring, 417 - 5th Ave. East, Biggar. Phone 306-760-1355 19p3

Tenders close 4 p.m. May 20 and will be considered by the Board at the regular meeting May 24th. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Inquiries should be directed to Robert Minion, Facilities Supervisor or Dave Adnam, Facilities Manager at 306-882-2677. Sun West School Division Box 700, Rosetown, SK, S0L 2V0

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RECREATION PROPERTY FOR SALE/RENT LAKEVIEW HOMES & Lots Vernon BC. Lake Okanagan. Private Beach. Dock. Trees. Meadows. WildÀowers. Birds. Trails. Reasonably priced custom home construction. Architectural Guidelines. Build now or later. Ten minutes to town-center. Lots from $219,000. Houses from $499,000. Vendor ¿nancing available. Call Scott 250.558.4795 www. AdventureBayVernon.com.

For Sale…Character home, new kitchen, hardwood Àoors, gas ¿replace, 3 bdrm, 1-1/2 bath, ¿nished basement, garage/ shop, fenced/landscaped yard. For more info call 948-5490 41tfn

ACCENT HOME MAINENANCE --lawns mowed, edges, trimmed, general yard cleaning, rubbish removal, gutters cleaned. 9483325 or 948-4558 (cell) 19p3 $500 LOAN, NO CREDIT REFUSED. Fast, Easy and Secure. 1-877-776-1660 www. moneyprovider.com. DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce/eliminate interest, regardless of credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call:1-877-2203328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member

Recreational Property. Must Sell @ Dore Lake. Landscaped 70’ x 200’ lot. Close to air strip. Excellent for hunting, ¿shing, quading, snowmobiling and hiking. bgbloom@sasktel.net. Phone 306-466-2094.

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

948-3820 302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar Brand new 3-bedroom, 3 bath townhouse for rent. All appliances, garage, 1200 sq ft. No smoking, No pets, No parties. Starting at $1100/month. Call Dave 306-221-6888. Available October 1, 2010. 41tfn

1120 sq ft. Was bought at auction last year and is not needed. Inside walls and wiring complete. Price $43,516, both taxes Call 948-5262 paid. for viewing.

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Standing forage; 100 acres cattlemens mix standing hay and 600 acres of alfalfa. Phone 228-3727 13p12 Alfalfa or hay hard core round bales, John Deere cover wrap, approx 1500 lb. Loading and trucking available, Unity, 306228-3727. 18c4

Sun West School Division #207 is seeking tenders to construct a Pre-kindergarten Lavatory at our Biggar Central School 2000, Saskatchewan.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY Start your university education at Lakeland College’ s Lloydminster campus. Bene¿t from small class sizes, approachable faculty, and cutting-edge science labs. Popular transfer routes include Arts, Commerce, Education, General Studies, Science, and Social Work. Lakeland also offers pre-professional studies towards pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-veterinary medicine, and new this year - University of Saskatchewan pre-nursing. Grade 11 marks 85% plus? You may receive a scholarship of $1,500 to $3,500. Visit www.lakelandcollege.ca or phone 1 800 661 6490, ext. 5429.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Bookkeeper needed for volunteer position with the Biggar Air Cadets starting asap. Time commitment is minimal and mentorship is available. Please call Elizabeth at 948-2601. 19c3 Health Professionals required immediately to complete insurance medicals. Call 1-800665-0020 16p6

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MONDAY, MAY 9, 2011

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WW1122

Biggar & District Family Centre is accepting applications for the following positions: • Summer Pre-School Program Co-ordinator for 6 hours a day, Monday - Friday, July 4 - August 19. Must be organized, energetic and enthusiastic. • Summer Pre-School Program Aids for 3.5 hours a day, Monday - Friday, July 4 - August 19. Must be energetic and enthusiastic. Send resume, position applying for and three current references to: Georgina Heather, Box 667, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2011.

TOWN OF BIGGAR is accepting applications for the following seasonal position: Recreation Maintenance: -Recreation Department Grounds Keeper -Must have valid driver’s licence For more information on duties or the position, contact Heather at the Town OfÀce, 948-3317

Position will stay open until Àlled Apply to: Biggar and District Recreation Board P. O. Box 1360 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Fax: 306-948-5134 Email: e.poitras@townofbiggar.com The Town of Biggar wishes to thank all prospective candidates; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Biggar Museum & Gallery is accepting applications for the following positions…

Museum Assistant & Research/Collections Assistant QualiÀcations: - student - a positive and learning attitude - interest in history and its preservation - reside in Biggar or be willing to commute - Grade 10 - 12 Education Assets considered: - some level of University - experience in web site production, word processing and Photoshop - previous work experience with public/volunteer Deadline for applications: May 13, 2011 This position will commence May 23rd and will cease August 27th, 2011. It will be a full time (35 hours per week) position. Working weekends and/or evenings may be required. Sent résumé to… Biggar Museum & Gallery Box 1598 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 or personally deliver to… 105 Third Ave. West, Biggar, Sask. Are you an AG industry specialist seeking work-life balance? Less call-outs, better compensation. Grasslands Recruitment Specialists for your next agribusiness career move 1.888.778.0570. COUPLE FOR MANAGEMENT of 77 site RV Park in Stony Plain, Alberta. Required skills: computer, guest relations, maintenance and repairs. Starting June 1. Fax 1-866-6113601. HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR in Slave Lake, Alberta requires heavy duty mechanic. Experienced apprentices may apply. Call Herb 780-849-0416. Fax resume to 780-849-4453.

EXPERIENCED WINCH TRACTOR and Bed Truck Drivers for drilling, rig moving trucking company. Phone, fax, email or mail. Email: rigmove@ telus.net. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. H & E Oil¿eld Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7.

WELDERS - seeking welders for custom manufacturing environment. Competitive wages, Bene¿ts, RRSP’s & Apprenticeship opportunities. Apply to: Do All Metal Fabricating, Estevan, SK. Email: jhoward@doallmetal.com Fax: 306-634-8389 CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal. 100% Free Information Booklet. 1-8-Now-Pardon (1-866-972-7366). Speak with a Specialist- No Obligation. www.PardonServicesCanada. com. A+BBB Rating. 20+ Yrs Experience. Con¿dential. Fast. Affordable.

WW1121 OWENS & SWEITZER (1972) LTD. is currently seeking an individual for the parts department. Computer and people skills required and experience an asset. Competitive bene¿ts and wages offered, negotiable pending experience or training. This is a full time position available immediately. Please forward resume to Cordell Goheen, Owens & Sweitzer. 306-962-3637. Box 519 Eston, SK. S0L 1A0 or cordell@owensandsweitzer. com.

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Wall government voter ID requirements criticized by NDP NDP Leader Dwain Lingenfelter noted last Wednesday that the Wall government’s push to require Saskatchewan voters to produce identiﬁcation at the polls during provincial and municipal elections in Saskatchewan has run up against criticism from the province’s largest municipal organization. The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) has indicated, in a letter to Municipal Affairs minister Darryl Hickie, that proposed amendments to the Local Government Election Act requiring voter ID present “numerous challenges” including that “they appear to be unnecessary; . . . they raise the possibility of voter intimidation; and . . . they are likely to negatively impact voter turnout.” “The Wall government has been claiming

that these changes are necessary to prevent some mythical, widespread voter fraud that has actually never occurred in Saskatchewan,” Lingenfelter said. “In fact, these new provisions will make it harder for groups like seniors, students, renters, and those individuals living with disabilities to cast a vote and have their voices heard.” Lingenfelter said that while the SUMA letter expressed a desire to work collaboratively with the government in restructuring the voter ID provisions in the proposed Bill, a subsequent letter to Minister Hickie states that, after meeting with ministry ofﬁcials, it was discovered that “changes to the provisions could not be accommodated within the remaining sitting days of the Twenty-sixth Legislative Assembly.”

“This displays clearly the lack of consultation and rational thought that occurred when this Bill was crafted by the Wall government,” Lingenfelter said. “The largest municipal organization in the province shouldn’t have to be running up against eleventhhour roadblocks when it was led to believe that consultation and collaboration could solve some of their and many other people’s concerns about provisions in this Bill.” New Democrats have been opposed to the voter ID provisions of the Bill, Lingenfelter said, since it was introduced in late November last year. He noted that rightwing politicians such as those in the Republican Party in America have introduced similar laws aimed at suppressing the votes of students,

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the disadvantaged, and visible minorities. Indeed, a recent editorial in the New York Times describes the move as “Spreading fear of a non-existent ﬂood of voter fraud” and that other Republicandominated states are joining the “bandwagon of disenfranchisement.” “We need to encourage voter participation and make it easier, not more difﬁcult, to participate in our democratic process,” Lingenfelter said. “The Wall government has failed in not only introducing such draconian provisions but limiting the necessary engagement of stakeholder groups who represent the Saskatchewan citizens most affected by these changes.”

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MONDAY, MAY 9, 2011

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

ELECTRICAL

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

Cell: (306) 843-7898 Bus: (306) 446-8800 znerol.w@sasktel.net

948-5291 PHILLIPS ELECTRIC • Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates Ph: 948-5393

Cell: 306-221-6888

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Bear Hills Rentals & Machine Works • Machine Shop Service • Rentals • MASTER FEEDS dealer • COMMERCIAL SOLUTION Ag Parts dealer • Drive line parts & service • KANE VET supplier

Phone: 948-4844 Fax: 948-4845

ELECTRICAL

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES Authorized Appliance Depot Electrical Wiring Trenching Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

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

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PHILLIPS FLOORS & MORE Flooring, Appliances, Custom Cabinets, Electrolux, Paint and supplies 204 Main St. • Biggar

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

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

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

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Call: Bill: Dale:

948-5609 948-5394

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Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

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HEARING CARE

IT’S ALL INCLUDED! • 5 Year manufacturer’s warranty on all Oticon Hearing Aids • 5 Year supply of batteries • 5 Year premium service plan • Risk-free ZERO MONEY DOWN trial period

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1-877-979-4543 #16-1945 McKercher Drive, Saskatoon

DENTAL DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

Call Jim @ 948-3333

Northland Foaming

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306-948-2805 Cell: 306-948-6062 Email: northland83@yourlink.ca Want to insulate your quonset, farm/commercial buildings, house or cabin? Lower your heating and cooling costs and add strength to your buildings!

SEED CLEANING Phoenix M4 Mobile Grain cleaning and sizing

WTSL MOBILE GRAIN SERVICE Box 917, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Wayne Dollansky 306-948-7247 Custom Combining JD9770 with draper or hydraÁex headers

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning

115 - 1st Ave. W. Rosetown, Sask.

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

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Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 882-2123 Emergency (after hours) 882-2006

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6 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. th

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For appointments… 1-855-651-3311

HEALTH/ WELLNESS “Annie Things Possible” Health, Beauty & Spa

Weight Loss Clinic 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

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Michelle Spuzak, R.M.T. (NHPC member) NEW LOCATION… 219 - 4th Ave. E., BIGGAR

Other Services available… • ParafÅn Wax • Thai Herbal Massage • ReÆexology • Hot Stone Massage • Engergy Work

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

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in Nova Wood Centre 104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar

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Business & Professional LEGAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

223 Main Street Biggar

Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B.

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

948-2183

Roe & Company

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

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

INVESTMENTS

FFinancial Plan nning Estate Plann ning Life Insuran nce

220 Main Street 7 306 948 5377 info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca

M & N REPAIR 301 - 1st Ave. E, Biggar

948-3996 Open Monday-Saturday

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair

KRF Automotive Detail Centre 100% handwash “Where we do it all for you!!” • Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals

948-1722 1st Ave. West, Biggar

Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

in Biggar Insurance Bldg.

AUTOMOTIVE

YH Truck, Ag & Auto • Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Anne G. Livingston

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer • photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc. Call Anne @ 948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

• cut trim and removal • post holes • landscaping • cement removal • trenching • holes for piles • driveways • garage pads • basements

Mobile Units Ofﬁce: 948-2805 05 Cell: 948-6062 email: northland83@yourlink.ca

CRT WELDING of Biggar, SK > CWB certiﬁed > Portable truck Phone: 306-948-5286 or 306-948-2401 Cell: 306-948-7354 or 306-948-7790 Email: crt_welding@hotmail.com

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306-882-2289

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Sewing & Embroidery • Jackets • Windsuits • Shirts • Hunting Gear • Bunnyhugs • Caps • Toques • Bags Check out our new website: classicmakings.ca Judy Judy Kahovec: Kahovec… 882-4313, Cellcell 831-7935 306-882-4313, 831-7935 Carey Krchov: 882-3213 Carey Krchov…882-3213

The Country Clipper • All Breed Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory) • Pet Supplies • Saleboard for dog and cat related items

For appointments and inquiries, call Janet at 948-2091

Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 pm. 2 mi N on Hwy #4, 2-½ mi E on Golf Course Rd.

Pssst...Did you hear that you can still buy REGAL? Contact Nancy Duns Independent Rep

www.sask.shopregal.ca

Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses GEORGE STAHL (306) 948-3776 cell: (306) 260-6503 Ph:

Photos by Jocelyn Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 948-5133

Biggar, Sask. www.photosbyjocelyn.com

ELMER DOVE

306-948-2814

Chartered Accountant Credit Union Building 302 Main Street P. O. Box 1750 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

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MR. JOHN G. SMITH * Local Handyman/ Drayman plus Independent Sales Consultant for SWEPCO Building Products & Lubricant Phone: (306) 948-3856 Mobile: (306) 948-7896 Email: johngsmith1@ hotmail.com

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth Box 736, Biggar

Phone:

948-5600

Sales & Service Call Steven 948-2489 Your authorized

Panasonic, StarChoice, Bell, Xplornet Internet dealer and Your authorized SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

948-3955

109 Main St., Biggar

Phone:

948-2442

Fax: 948-2484

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

658-4474, Landis, SK COURIER/HAULING

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

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

Ph: 237-4777

Custom Grain Hauling

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306-948-9278

Email: saskregal@sasktel.net

Prairieland Collision

Beadle’s Computer Solutions

Phillips Radio Shop

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

SERVICES

Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

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Residential Commercial Automotive

For FREE estimates or enquiries CALL Wayne or Dorothy at

948-5678

201B-2nd Ave. West

nothing happens!!!

Tree services available…

Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System

521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109

Chartered Accountant Notary Public

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948-2700

304 Main St., Biggar

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

Ivan Young,

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Phone: 948-2204 or 948-3886

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• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

948-3381

227 - 1 Ave. East, Biggar

BIG G AR I N S U RAN CE SERVICES

948-2222 or 948-2029

948-2879, evenings 948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky

TIRES

INSURANCE

Garry A. Faye

Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

Phone: 244-7464 for appointment

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

after hours George: 948-7533

Heavy Truck Repair

Optometrists

ACCOUNTING

948-3376

Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

DR. KRUEGER, KENDALL & WILSON

Anita Silvernagle, Lisa Haynes (Notary Publics) • Home & Agro, Auto & Commerical Insurance • Blue Cross • Motor Licence Issuer Ofﬁce Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday 304 Main Street • Biggar

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

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial

OPTOMETRISTS

100-128-4th Ave. South, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1M8

SERVICES

Rebel Landscaping

BUSSE LAW

is a full service law ofﬁce that practices… ¾Family and Criminal law ¾Commercial law ¾Real Estate ¾Wills and Estate, and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko, Ian Mokuruk, Treena Sikora look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

SERVICES

AUTOMOTIVE

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

• sides of Pork & Beef available

948-3384 WINE, BEER, COOLER KITS and SUPPLIES

available at Grape Moments located in The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

948-3344

Landis, Sask.

Atkinson Trucking Landis, Sask. …For all your Local Grain Hauling Needs Bailen Atkinson 658-4460 or 948-4450

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

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

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Canadian Wheat Board Bulletin (Dated May 2) At a glance Rain and snow over the weekend will further delay commencement of seeding in most Prairie growing regions. Western Canadian farmers have planted less than two per cent of their crops so far, compared with average progress of 10 per cent by the start of May. Seeding is at least two weeks behind normal, due to high moisture levels, snowpack and overland ďŹ&#x201A;ooding. Producers in the relatively drier areas of central and western Saskatchewan and parts of Alberta are expected to make some seeding progress this week. Grain service on ďŹ&#x201A;ood-affected rail lines in Manitobaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Red River Valley is expected to gradually return to normal over the next two weeks. South of Winnipeg, water has crested and will slowly recede, with dikes expected to be removed and rail lines cleared, possibly this week. Limited service returned on the CP Emerson line last night, while the LaRiviere, Manitoba and Melfort lines remain closed. A new video has been posted on the CWBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s YouTube channel to inform producers about the current global grain market conditions affecting prices and farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; projected returns. The video can be viewed at cwb. ca/youtube. An interactive soil-moisture map has been added to WeatherFarmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core lineup of farm decision-making tools. This new weatherbased model illustrates soil conditions throughout

the entire Prairie region, providing farmers with useful insights on precipitation, evaporation, moisture stress, growth stages, soil moisture and projected maturity dates for various crops. To view the soil-moisture model go to weatherfarm.com. The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) on April 21 announced a 3.5 per cent increase in the index used to establish the railwaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; revenue caps on the movement of Western Canadian grain. The increase, which will affect farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rail rates, takes effect on Aug. 1. The CTA cited fuel-price inďŹ&#x201A;ation as the primary reason for the increase to the maximum that CN and CP are allowed to earn from Western Canadian grain transportation. The CWB continues to advocate for a rail-costing review to ensure that todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actual railway costs for moving grain are factored into the formula that sets the revenue cap each year. As seeding begins, farmers are reminded that they must plant registered varieties to deliver as milling grades of wheat. Lists of registered varieties for each class, called variety designation lists, are available from Canadian Grain Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web site at grainscanada.gc.ca. After harvest, producers will be required to sign a Declaration of Eligibility for the Class form at each delivery station, attesting that the wheat is a registered variety that qualiďŹ es for its class.

Middle Ages performer . . . Biggar Central School Grade 4 student, Cole Whiteford, left, drums away, part of the entertainment for King and Queen, Kate Ilyasov and Alric Massie, Wednesday.

The kids were having a medieval feast as part of their class, treating themselves to the history of ages past. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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