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Sun West to unveil multiyear strategic plan T h e S u n We s t B o a r d of Education has been developing a multiyear strategic plan over the past year and will release the plan at two meetings this month. The process began last year by gathering feedback and new strategies to assist with student learning, from stakeholder groups in Sun West at four community meetings. The results have been collated and data and feedback aligned with the four provincial priorities set out by the Ministry of Education. The strategic plan will be released at the Annual General Meeting on March 15, at Elizabeth School in Kindersley and also at a special meeting on March 29 at Dinsmore Composite School. Stakeholders are invited to the meetings to examine the goals and directions of the Board

as it moves forward to implement the multiyear Strategic Plan. Trustees believe that this plan will strive to identify planning strategies and goals to be used over the next decade that will be flexible and adaptable as new contexts come into play along the way. Trustees also believe that by seeking input from the various stakeholders in the division it would maximize the generation of creative solutions to the learning needs of Sun West students. The Sun West Board of Education extended their gratitude to everyone who was involved in this process and shared their feedback. The Annual General meeting in Kindersley and special meeting in Dinsmore are both open to the public.

Drive to Districts . . . Biggar Central School Junior Blazer, Carly Ellis ﬁghts off St. Gabriel Saint, Bliss Peters, Monday during Sectional play. With BCS hosting

the event, the Blazers will move on to District play in Outlook. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Hot Saskatchewan economy keeps hitting new records Saskatchewan continues to attract investors and newcomers with its pacesetting economic activity in early 2012. Saskatchewan broke records for growth in retail sales and wholesale trade, manufacturing shipments and building permits in the month of February. “Saskatchewan’s economy is working at full throttle and producing the kind of ﬁgures that put us among the nation’s leaders in terms of growth and opportunity,” Enterprise Minister Jeremy Harrison said Wednesday. “These numbers are sending a message already being voiced by our province’s entrepreneurs - opportunity lives here.” In terms of construction, Saskatchewan’s building permit increases led the nation in 2011 with a 25 per cent increase over 2010,

and the province’s growth outpaced the 1.7 per cent national rate. Building permits totalled $2.6 billion in 2011 - the highest on record, surpassing the previous figure of $2.2 billion in 2008 - and the cities of Saskatoon and Regina also set records f o r b u i l d i n g p e r m i t s. Likewise, Saskatchewan’s 473 housing starts were a record for the ﬁrst month of the year, with urban housing starts up 70.8 per cent in January 2012 when compared to January 2011. S a s k a t ch e wa n employment reached record highs for the month of January, with 520,600 people employed including 419,900 fulltime jobs. Off-reserve Aboriginal employment experienced year-over-year growth of 6,200 jobs (18 per cent) for the eighth

consecutive month of gains. Aboriginal youth employment increased year-over-year by 1,400 jobs (17.3 per cent) for the third consecutive month, while youth employment overall also increased by 4,300 jobs (5.5 per cent). The province continues to see growth in the major cities with 4,400 more jobs in Regina (year-overyear) and 2,900 more jobs in Saskatoon (year-overyear). Regina’s January unemployment rate of 4.4 per cent was again the lowest in the country. “Saskatchewan, for a host of reasons, continues to be a place of choice within Canada to live and work,” Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris said. “With sustainable growth, a competitive and opportunity-rich

investment climate, and a high quality of life, there are more reasons than ever for people to call this province home.” Saskatchewan’s motor vehicles sales continued to climb at the close of 2011, jumping by 7.3 per cent in 2011 compared to 2010 (seasonally unadjusted), the second highest percentage increase in Canada. Saskatchewan’s December manufacturing shipments totalled $1.1 billion, up by 17.7 per cent (seasonally-adjusted) in December 2011 when compared to December 2010, ranking first among the provinces. Saskatchewan retail sales and wholesale trade set a double record in December 2011 - posting the highestever ﬁgures for the month of December and the highest annual totals in the province’s history.

New Creations Community Players takes a leave of absence

A hill to climb . . . With the snow from the weekend, Argo Bush is ﬁnally seeing enough white stuff to make for conditions worthy of a good ski. A Tuesday evening sunset and a hill to climb topped off the day. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

The Majestic Theatre will be silent this year as the New Creation Community Players (NCCP) will not stage their annual and much anticipated musical production for 2012. Actors, directors and backstage workers will be taking a well deserved rest. Although NCCP will

not produce their annual spring musical, they are looking at providing a small play for the Biggar Museum and Gallery’s 40th anniversary this fall. The New Creations Community Players board is currently looking at several entertaining musical productions to bring to the Majestic

Theatre for the spring of 2013. New Creations Community Players will be holding an annual meeting in June to gauge public interest in participating in a musical production, and would really appreciate any new involvement from the public. New ideas and

thoughts are also being sought. Watch the paper for date and time. New Creations Community Players has been proudly presenting musical fare and plays for Biggar and area for the last 31 years, and are looking forward to carrying on into the future.

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Something funny about this kid . . . Biggar National Atoms suited up to play their parents last Wednesday at the Jubilee. The competition to say who was the winner saw some pretty intense action. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Greetings from the residents and staff at Diamond Lodge. There were no activities Monday due to Family Day. On Tuesday morning we were updated with Current Events. In the afternoon we played a game of beat the dice. Wednesday morning we had a good game of Yahtzee, with lots of hit dice. Also, Chanda Newton brought her dog Tila in for pet therapy. In the afternoon we played a game of shufﬂe board and cheered on the curling teams. Thursday morning we did our weekly exercise routine and played catch.

In the afternoon we had our favourite game Bingo. Friday morning 10 residents were enjoyed Breakfast Club with the activity girls. In the afternoon Glenna came and played the piano for us while we sang along to some old favourite songs. On Saturday morning we played jackpot bingo, we had a lady turn 102 years young, and she picked the game. In the afternoon a lot of the residents watched curling but we managed to squeeze in a movie and some popcorn. Sunday morning we had Spa Time, some of

the ladies had their hair curled, and nails painted. Quite a few watched the early morning curling game. In the afternoon The Associated Gospel presented our service and played piano. Also, the residents watched the Gold Medal curling game. The ladies had lots of folding the past couple of days and two of them helped the men with their puzzle. That was our weekly happenings. We always enjoy visiting with our family and friends that stop in, and also the volunteers that come in to help us. We all hope you have a wonderful week ahead.

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in export development An export development program will help the Western Canada Farm Progress Show attract more international buyers to the show in 2012 and 2013 thanks to federal and provincial investments announced February 24. The initiative will increase exporting opportunities for Western Canadian agriculture machinery manufacturers and raise the international profile of the show. Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre Member of Parliament Tom Lukiwski, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, and the Honourable Bill Hutchinson, Minister of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport, on behalf of the Honourable Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Enterprise announced a combined investment of $465,100 for the Incoming Buyers Program. The program reimburses half of the travel costs for first and second-time international buyers attending the show, up to a maximum of $1,500 per person. “The Incoming Buyers Program brings businesses from around the world to

Regina to develop opportunities that will create new jobs and economic growth for Canadians,” said Lukiwski. “Today’s announcement builds on the success of WD’s investment in the previous Incoming Buyers Program and illustrates our Government’s commitment to supporting Canadian firms as they pursue exporting opportunities in the global marketplace.” “Saskatchewan is proud to host and support the Farm Progress Show. It increases our manufacturing and export sales in farm equipment and boosts our tourism sector,” said Hutchinson. “The competition in farm equipment sales is very strong and this program will give us an edge with new buyers and help us expand our export markets and generate revenue that will produce jobs and product innovation.” The Farm Progress Show will hire a global business team to increase awareness of the show and the Incoming Buyers Program amongst international buyers and farm equipment distributors. Over the next two years, the number of buyers attending the show

is expected to increase to 800 from 500. This growth will help increase awareness of Western Canadian agricultural machinery and technology while seeing an increase in opportunities for export sales. Three hundred and eighty international buyers used the ﬁrst Incoming Buyers Program, which ran from 2009 to 2011. “With renewed support for the Incoming Buyers Program, we can recruit more buyers who are interested in searching out new suppliers for Canadian technology and equipment,” says Rob O’Connor, Farm Progress Show manager. “The average transaction between local manufacturers with a new international buyer is $2.5 million of new business, which is very good return on our investment.” The Government of Canada is providing $232,550 to this project under the Western Diversiﬁcation Program, while the Province of Saskatchewan is providing a matching $232,550 through the Canada-Saskatchewan Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA). The Farm Progress Show, which is managed by the Regina Exhibition Association

Limited, was recognized in November 2011 as the largest trade show in Canada. It has been in operation for 35 years. The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are contributing $25 million each, over four years, to the Canada-Saskatchewan

Western Economic Partnership Agreement to strengthen economic activity and improve quality of life in western Canadian communities. Western Economic Diversiﬁcation Canada in partnership with the provinces, industry associations, and

communities promotes the development and diversification of the Western economy, coordinates federal economic activities in the West and represents the interests of western Canadians in national decision making.

Legion donates to New Horizons . . . Biggar Legion President, Dale Buxton, right, hands a cheque for $1,000 to Biggar New Horizons’ Don Swyryda. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Sun West Board of Education regular meeting The Sun West Board of Education held their regular meeting, February 28 The board has approved the annual facilities report as submitted by Facilities Supervisor, Rob Minion. The report covered facility projects that were completed over the past year which included projects such as furnace upgrades at schools, gym lighting improvements, roof repairs, fire alarm upgrades and the partitioning of classrooms at the Outlook Elementary School. There are two pending facility land transfers in the Sun West School Division that are awaiting approval by the Ministry. The Facilities Supervisor also went over the department’s annual budget and explained that Sun West has the second lowest facilities cost per student, compared to similar rural school divisions around the province. The board approved the annual transportation report, as submitted by Transportation S u p e r v i s o r, E a r l McKnight. This year Sun West declined one

route from last year, down to 114 from 115. The report included the purchase of 10 to 11 new busses this year, which is done annually to replace older busses that are still in use. The new Outlook bus garage is nearing completion, only minor projects such as the installation of cupboards needs to be done. Employees have been working in the new garage since January 2012. Human Resources Supervisor, Michelle Leith, also reported on the division hiring process and results of a recent teacher survey. The survey was used to gather information regarding job placement satisfaction, any change of assignment requests, transfers, retirements and leaves. The results of the survey conducted in January had 338 teacher respondents, and found that 91 per cent are satisfied with their current teaching assignment. There were eight teachers so far that took advantage of the early retirement incentive that was implemented this year in Sun West.

CORRECTION: Last week’s Independent ‘Letter to the Editor’ from Ross Hingston of Landis, contained an error. In the ﬁfth paragraph Hingston described how Prime Minister Stephen Harper plans to “destroy the small family farm, already evident to those who understand the implications of UPOV ‘91, an inclusion the CETA. So with the toxicity of GMO in our food (which he has managed to keep off the labels), forty thousand tonnes of extremely dangerous nuclear waste to be sunk into our pristine northern aquifers, and hundreds of lethal chemicals left in our underground aquifers from ‘fracking’.” The above portion, in italics, was inadvertently optimized. We apologize for the omission. The person responsible has been shipped to Mexico (actually, she’s on vacation!) Once again, we apologize for the error and any undue grief caused.

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Bantam Nat provincial run ends . . . Biggar Bantam National Brayden Johnson crashes into netminder Maverick Gillespie as a Delisle Bruin Leith also explained that Sun West has changed to an online application system called Applitrack. The new system has helped streamline the application process and has been very effective and efficient. In the coming weeks, teacher and administrative positions will be advertised on the Sun West Web site.

D a r r e n M c K e e, t h e Executive Director from the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) visited. He has been travelling to meet with all School Boards, since stepping into his new role with the association. He explained the SSBA’s priorities and initiatives, and wanted to know what expectations

manages to avoid the pileup. Nats won the game 6-4 but lost the two-game provincial series with a 12-9 loss. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) Sun West has of the SSBA. He encouraged board members to direct any questions or concerns they have to the SSBA so that they can collaborate, consult, and provide feedback. He stated that the biggest challenge for boards across the province is maintaining their autonomy. Discussions around topics such as

funding of private schools, instructional time, and political advocacy were held. The board has requested Ministerial approval for the Elrose ABC Family Centre Inc., building a day care facility on the southwest corner of the Elrose Composite School property. …See Sun West, pg 7

Time for Wheat and Barley to move forward The Grain Growers of Canada are pleased with Judge Perlmutter’s February 24 decision against the court action launched by eight former directors of the Canadian Wheat Board. A separate recent federal decision also did not stop the new voluntary Canadian Wheat Board from proceeding with its work. “Now farmers can get down to business,” says Vandervalk. “This Judge’s decision is clear, articulate and unequivocal in providing the clarity and certainty we need to plan ahead for our next harvest.” Vandervalk explained that for most farmers, the decision is now a big load off farmers’ minds. “We have the choice to lock in contracts for our new crop wheat and barley; much like we already do with our other crops like canola. We can focus our time and efforts on making wheat and barley proﬁtable crops to grow again.”

“We are pleased with the new Canadian Wheat Board’s progress with their business plan and their new forward thinking approach,” says Richard Phillips, Grain Growers of Canada’s Executive Director. “We are already seeing the new CWB transition away from federal political activism into a marketing agency of choice for the businessorientated farmers we

represent.” The Wheat Board, Phillips explained, is open for business, and has a strong internationals reputation, offering an important option for farmers to market next year’s wheat and barley crops. “Farmers and industry are already midstream in moving to marketing choice and we are happy to see the new voluntary

CWB looking forwards not backwards,” says Vandervalk. “Now is the time for all farmers to set aside their differences and work together for the future. “All farmers can agree that Canada’s valuable international reputation for superior quality wheat and barley is paramount,” concluded Vandervalk. “Farmers need to remain the focus, not ideology.”

Bleak, Bleary, Blustery . . . The weather outside was frightful February 25 as a winter storm rolled in from the west. With spring around the corner, the reappearance of winter caught a few people off guard, leaving Main Street empty as most decided to just stay home. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Opinions Out with one season, welcome a new one This has been an great winter. So unlike our usual ones and now that we are into March we can see spring is just around the corner. But there are still lots of winter activities to enjoy. One, of course, is the Brier this weekend in Saskatoon. And, I’m sure all of you who are planning to take in some of the draws will be treated to some great curling shots. On top of that the weather forecasters are predicting good news for the week. Then St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th when everyone can get their taste of “green” beer. March 21 heralds the ﬁrst day of spring (also the provincial budget). And, now we are into the countdown for warmer weather, gardening, golﬁng, ball and so on. There are a few harbingers of spring that will be coming out -- birds, bugs and insects and let’s not forget potholes. A few of the streets in town need to be redone and once those potholes show up we will know spring has arrived. For curling fans there are lots of games to be played yet this month -- the world competitions are coming up. And for skating fans there will also be world competitions. Hockey is no longer just a winter sport as that season drags out into June (long past the time when anybody cares anymore.) So, enjoy what is left of winter and make plans for a brand new season.

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Ontario Premier McGuinty wrong about the oil sands Over 350 Ontario companies currently supply the oil sands industry It used to be people accused Alberta of being narrow-minded and suspicious of other provinces. There was never any truth to that stereotype, of course, but now it’s Ontario’s premier Dalton McGuinty who’s making his province sound, well, downright provincial. Alberta’s premier Alison Redford has been trying to drum up support for a Canadawide energy strategy, one where she’d like the whole country to work in concert to maximize the value of our plentiful energy assets. But when she asked for Ontario to join her with some simple, symbolic support for the oil sands – “a resource that matters to the rest of the country,” she said – McGuinty grufﬂy refused. The country’s success in exporting energy, he said, had increased the value of the dollar and that, he said, must be bad for Ontario. “So if I had my preferences, as to whether we have

a rapidly growing oil and gas sector in the west or a lower dollar beneﬁtting Ontario, I’ll tell you where I’d stand: With the lower dollar,” he said Monday. Over 350 Ontario companies oil sands suppliers McGuinty isn’t just cynically pitting his government against Westerner Canadians when he suggests he’d rather see our oil industry shrink. He’s pitting his government against the growing number of Ontarians working to support Canada’s ethical oil industry. More than 350 Ontario companies are currently supplying the oil sands industry, and that number is only destined to balloon. McGuinty’s own government in 2008 released a primer for Ontario businesses encouraging Ontario manufacturers to take advantage of “The Oil Sands Opportunity.” The Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) calculates that

oil sands development will provide $65 billion worth of work for Ontario, and 65,000 jobs. After Alberta, Ontario beneﬁts more from the oil sands than any other province in the country. By comparison, in 2008, there were about 26,000 Canadian Auto Workers members working for Ontario’s big automakers. Why does McGuinty want to hurt all those Ontarians making their living supplying equipment and knowledge to the oil sands industry? Ontario Opposition Leader Tim Hudak sees the opportunity. This week he told reporters “We’ve got a jobs crisis in our province, and calling the oil sands an embarrassment as Dalton McGuinty’s government has done is wrong . . . Let’s support it. Let’s create jobs.” Andrew Leach, professor at the University of Alberta, pointed out some facts

that show McGuinty’s posturing is not convincing. Leach notes that Ontario is a net importer of goods, buying $8 billion worth of goods and services from outside the country every single month, while Alberta is a net exporter. High dollars are good for people in provinces, like Ontario, that need to convert loonies into other currencies to buy imported goods. That higher dollar is actually making life more affordable for all Ontarians. The oil sands are already showering money on governments across Canada, including Ontario’s. As CERI reports, total federal taxes on the oil sands paid over the next couple of decades will amount to almost $200 billion and provincial taxes another $118 billion. Add in royalties, and the oil sands are set to add nearly half a trillion dollars in government revenues

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from B.C. to the Atlantic. In a country of 34 million people, that’s the equivalent for each family of four of $60,000 worth of education, social support services, and health care. Ontario an oil sands beneficiary And Ontario’s “Oil Sands Opportunity,” as McGuinty’s own government calls it, is just getting started as manufacturers ramp up production of equipment that gets shipped west to help produce Canada’s ethical oil. In addition, Ontario consumers might soon be able to buy more ethical oil at the gas pumps, as Enbridge has proposed to reverse a portion of their “Line 9? pipeline to bring more of Canada’s ethical oil into Ontario and reduce our reliance on conflict oil from regimes like Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. Ontarians should speak out and ask Premier McGuinty not to stand in the way of those benefits. Polling

tells us the majority of Ontarians support oil sands development. Although the McGuinty’s government has bashed Canada’s ethical oil in the past, it is not too late for the Premier to embrace the opportunity in front him and help grow this national success story. Sensible Ontarians don’t want envious and petty churls. Now is the time for the Premier to show leadership and help create jobs. As the state of Ontario’s treasury shows, his province really needs it. Kathryn Marshall is a columnist for 24 Hours Vancouver and a blogger and a commentator on politics and current affairs. She is the spokesperson for EthicalOil.org, a grassroots advocacy organization that encourages people, businesses and governments to choose Ethical Oil from Canada, its oil sands and other liberal democracies.

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Food seems to be a bit of a recurring theme here but I have to tell you about our most recent dining experience. And when I say experience I mean experience. We made a date to dine with friends and wanted to choose a different restaurant, something that would give us a chance to have a nice visit over a good meal. We had heard about a new restaurant -- a brazilian steakhouse -- and thought that might be just the ticket. And, it didn’t disappoint. There were the usual chicken, seafood and pasta selections but what really caught our eye was the signature

dish -- Rodizio -- which we all chose. Rodizio is a style of restaurant service in Brazil. The patrons pay a ﬁxed price and the waiters bring samples of food to them several times throughout the meal. In this case it was a steakhouse so meat dishes were sampled but pasta, pizza and even sushi are also served rodizio style in Brazil. The side dishes were buffet with lots of choices -- potatoes, rice, cooked vegetables, condiments, salads, bread. But, for the meat we sampled picanha, ﬁlet mignon, beef tenderloin, ribeye steak, garlic parmesan striploin, chicken drumsticks, linguica

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sausage, pork loin, leg of lamb. The meat selections were served by gauchos going from table to table with what can only be described as long rotisserie skewers. To help cleanse your palate the gauchos (waiters) also served whole roasted pineapple with brown sugar and cinnamon. Very delicious. It may be a coincidence but a few days later I came across an article “What you’ll be eating in 2012” that talked with some top chefs about dining trends and where they are headed. This generation sees the value in really good food and treating an evening out as a “dining experience”

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Biggar Central School Junior Blazers Carly Ellis, Ashley Heather, Mazie Hooper, Tiara Keith, Sara Rogers (back, left to right), coach Tracy Thomson, Josie Hooper, Danessa Hollman, and Coach Brianne Hathaway, shortly after topping their Sectional play with top spot. The Blazers head off to Outlook for the next step: Districts. Good luck, team!

rather just “eating out” which is probably the reason these eclectic restaurants are popping up throughout the country. Montreal is a city known for its salted meats and this year chef David McMillan is getting into the swing by serving his customers salted, cured meats on wooden boards. Saucisson brioché, påté en croüte, påté grandpére, jambon persillé -- are your tastebuds watering yet? Toronto chef Chris McDonald hit the nail on the head with his assesment of the restaurant experience. “A part of restaurants is supposed to be theatre. You’re transporting people. It’s meant to be a mini-vacation.” That truly is what a dining experience is meant to be. On the other hand, chef Tyler Gray from Vancouver sees his ideal restaurant as one that cooks with local ingredients. “It would be fascinating to see a microclimate of ingredients,” he says. I like this quote from Alice May Brock, “Tomatoes and oregano make it Italian; wine and tarragon make it French. Sour cream makes it Russian; lemon and cinnamon make it Greek. Soy sauce makes it Chinese; garlic makes it good.” It’s not only about the ingredients. There’s more to food than just meat and potatoes. Add some panache, some ﬂair and some theatrics and you have a sophisticated event that is most enjoyable.

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Healthy After School Snacks Children are active, growing and need a lot of energy. Healthy snacks help children get the extra energy and nutrients their growing bodies need to be healthy. Make healthy snacks the easy choice by having them visible and ready-to-eat at home. Children are more likely to eat what’s handy when they are hungry. Snacks should not be “treats” such as cookies, cake or chips. Healthy snacks should include two of the four food groups in Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating.

Heartland Health Region Board Meeting The next Board meeting will be held Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 in Rosetown. Board packages can be obtained from the Regional Corporate Office within one week of the meeting. Please call the office to arrange for printing and pick up. Contact Christa Garrett at 306-882-4111 ext 236 or by e-mail christa.garrett@hrha.sk.ca

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by Taylor Darroch and Tayler McCarty Well, it certainly seems that everybody enjoyed their week off from school. This week we finished collecting Telemiracle donations and we’ll be able to announce our final donation total in next week’s newsletter. At our next school assembly we will get to watch some brave students and staff fulfill their wacky obligations. I certainly hope we raised enough to see students compete to drink (and keep down) a blended up Happy Meal. On Monday the junior girls basketball team played St. Gab’s and won.

They will be heading to Outlook this weekend to compete in districts. We hope you girls play hard and have fun. This Wednesday the junior boys played both Rosetown and St. Gab’s. Good job juniors. The senior boys basketball team is off to Davidson this weekend for a tourney. Good luck boys, play hard. Also this weekend, our junior mixed curling team will be competing in Districts here in Biggar, in hopes of becoming Junior District Champions. Con on out to the curling rink this weekend to watch the actions and cheer them on.

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Güten Dag! by Bob Mason History doesn’t have much to say about Veen and even though it may have been strategic military “must” at the time (March 1945) the people who lived there and called it home, were just as human and loved life as much as anybody else. First of all, I suppose that Yours Truly should mention that the town of Veen was right on, and even part of, the vaunted Hitler-built fortifications along the France-German border known as the “Siegfried Line!” The Siegfried Line was a long north-south series of anti-tank ditches and anti-infantry fortified houses facing the French Maginot Line, and portrayed as being impregnable. Although the book does say that the Allies (that’s us) penetrated in quite a few places. However, history (again) doesn’t point out very plainly that much of the costs of those “penetrations” is to be found in Grosbeak Military Cemetery in Holland. Because of all the flooded lowlands along the Rhine River, and because all the bridges over it had been blown up, as we moved south, the only escape route for the German Rhineland army was over the only remaining bridge at Wesel -- and the main road to that bridge went right by Veen. The Generals made up their minds -- Veen had to be taken. Many years back (in one of The Independent’s

March 1999 issues), Yours Truly partly described the Battle of Veen, but as most of that description has been forgotten long ago, here goes again. Below are some of the many personal comments taken from that Argyll history book Back Yesterdays. Some of them are not so nice, maybe but then the whole thing wasn’t that nice either. and being a kind of hypocrite Y.T. puts some of his memories first. At first we attacked Veen from the northwest and took quite a beating, a few men were killed and a couple of tanks knocked out before we sought refuge in the basement of a big house. It was then we noticed that even the floors of that house were of reinforced concrete. I don’t know why that house was empty, but I guess the men had moved back from it and closer to Veen. Apparently though some watchful enemy type saw us go into that house, because they shelled it unmercifully. We sure were seared as we huddled in the basement and watched the floor overhead spring up and down with each explosion. Because that

northwest corner was so well defended, we pulled back a bit and moved south where we found that things weren’t a bit better. Veen was a real fortress. Quote: from Page 402: War Diary. Near Sonsbeck, no date, L.G. (Lloyd Grose): “Since leaving Cleve our total causalities were about 300 or almost 75 per cent of the Battalion.” There is no point in listing the men who were killed or wounded in that first part of the Rhineland campaign, nor quoting again that pitiful report a Veen resident sent in to the paper years later. But the things mentioned below did happen, and as each March approaches some of us see it all again. On Page 408 of that big book Captain Sam Champan comments: “I’m willing to bet that if there is any tough fighting anywhere we’ll be “it” again.” And I’ve gotta write this once more. From Page 370 of “Guns of Victory”, by George Blackburn, Quote: “When the American Recce Battalion (coming from the south) met the weapons guarding the perimeter of the WeselVeen bridgehead (the guns we had faced all week). The lost 50 tanks in five minutes.” And an observation by Colonel Whitaker in “Rhineland”: “Veen lay hidden in the very vortex of that tremendous struggle.” On Page 379 Reminiscence Private McPherson #11 platoon: “The major yelled ‘charge’

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who may survive, he said. (On the casualty list Lt. Steward is marked D.W. (Died of Wounds). A/Major Leonard Perry O.C. (Ofﬁcer Commanding) B Company: “I saw Lt. Herb Maxwell later. They were both POWs (Prisoners of War) and although I knew he had been hit I didn’t know how badly. (Maxwell lost much of his leg). Some eighteen years later I went back to Veen, and as I looked at the lovely brook, which I had last seen as an anti-tank ditch ﬁlled with barbed wire and the peaceful cottages and farm buildings, I couldn’t help but think what a sad, futile loss of life had taken place there.” Maybe Yours Truly should write “The End” in here somewhere, or is it? All the way down

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Blazers on to Districts . . . Biggar Central School Junior Blazer, Tristen Trotchie drives to the hoop as teammate Tanner Zagoruy watches. The Blazers hosted Sectional play last Wednesday, moving on to Districts. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Alley Katz Bowl news February 23 Monday night mixed l e a g u e : M H S, Ly l e Zbeeshko, 177; MHT, John Hammond, 474; LHS, Cindy Watson, 268;

LHT, Cindy Watson, 608. Wednesday YBC Bantam: HS, Tristan Cirrico, 131; HT, Tristan Cirrico, 349. Thursday Afternoon

Mixed: MHS, Tack Eckart, 242; MHT, Glen Shockey, 588; LHS, June Hoppe, 232; LHT, June Hoppe, 527.

New Horizons: MHS, Bill Roach, 241; MHT, Bill Roach, 416; LHS, Barb Archibald, 153; LHT, Mona Davidson, 295.

Continued from Page 3 The Sun West Board of Education has been developing a multiyear Strategic Plan over the past year and will release the plan at two meetings this month. The process began last year by gathering feedback and new strategies to assist with student learning, from stakeholder groups in Sun West at four community meetings. The results have been collated and data and feedback aligned with the four provincial priorities set out by the Ministry of Education. The strategic plan will be released at the Annual General Meeting on March 15, at Elizabeth School in Kindersley and also at a special meeting on March 29 at Dinsmore Composite School.

Stakeholders are invited to the meetings to examine the goals and directions of the board as it moves forward to implement the multiyear Strategic Plan. Trustees believe that this plan will strive to identify planning strategies and goals to be used over the next decade that will be ﬂexible and adaptable as new contexts come into play along the way. Trustees also believe that by seeking input from the various stakeholders in the division it would maximize the generation of creative solutions to the learning needs of Sun West students. The Annual General meeting in Kindersley and special meeting in Dinsmore are both open to the public.

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Agriculture Big horses part of the farm legend by Calvin Daniels Horse power on the farm for most is only a memory, or perhaps something read about in books. So I am always intrigued when I have the opportunity to talk to someone still interested in draft horses. For many who remain dedicated to the big horses it is usually something that is deeply felt. They love the gentle giants which once powered the farm. It is something I can relate to since my dad told the story of quitting school after Grade 8 so he could stay home and work the horses in the ﬁeld. I’ve written about Merlin Ford in this space before. He is the Kuroki area man hoping to create a book on the draft horse and their integral part in the history of Saskatchewan. “I was looking at all the jobs horses did. There were a whole bunch many people had probably never seen,” he said in an interview in 2011. Ford said most people are at least somewhat aware of horses doing farm work, pulling plows and binders and threshing machines, but at one point they did all the jobs in a city too. “People think of milk wagon horses,” he said, but added basically everything that moved was moved with horses.

Goods would arrive by train and then be taken to stores and homes by wagons drawn by draft horses. Ford said even buildings moved drawn by 20, or more horses. “People don’t realize, or remember that,” he said. Some do remember and continue to breed and promote the big horses. Take for example longtime Stockholm, Saskatchewan area farmer Louise Szumutku of Clydesdale Creek Farm who was named Clyde Person of the Year for her involvement with the draft breed. “I have been involved with the Clydesdales over 20-years,” she said in a recent interview with your’s truly. “I guess you could say I married into it as my husband, Delvin, has never seen a day on the farm without them. “You call it a business and I guess that is what it is. I look at it to be the

love of the Clydesdales. They are known to be Gentle Giants with each having their own unique personalities, and each holding a place in my heart. “I look to it as having a personal relationship with each horse. “My husband has taught me so much and my passion for the breed grows each year. Spring time is my favourite with having the nursery ready when each colt is born. The time flies when we are out bonding with each one.” And there is Sandy Weber. She and her husband Klaus are emigrating to Canada from South Africa, and they are going through the long course of quarantines to bring their Clydesdale stallion with them. “Firstly we had to go into quarantine in South Africa in Bronkhorstspruit for 26-days, then we flew to Mauritius, where we were in quarantine for a total of 92-days, then we flew to Germany, where we have to be for 90-days,” she said. Yet the time and money to bring the stallion is something Weber said she was happy to deal with. “In South Africa we did not have a farm, I bred Clydesdales from our small holding as a hobby - which took up a lot of

my time,” she said in another of my interviews. “We decided to bring our horses, because they are part of the family the stallion is registered, and is of good breeding, but the real reason is because he is ‘my boy’ and my daughter brought her gelding because him and the stallion are inseparable, and Bailie is Kayla’s best friend.” And then there is Greg Gallagher of Canora. He is one of those who holds the big horse, in his case, the Clydesdale, close to his heart. Gallagher is the breed-

er of Donegal Dr. Pepper which was named Supreme Champion Clydesdale of the world at the World Clydesdale Show held in Madison, Wisconsin in late October of 2011. Gallagher has been involved in Clydesdales almost since birth. He explained his father was born in 1883, and when he turned 15 “took a team of Clydesdales to the bush in Quebec.” He said it was good business since a man made $8 a month, but a man with a team made $30. Gallagher’s father

would move west, settling just northwest of Yorkton, where he again raised Clydesdale until retiring to the city in 1960. “So it’s in the blood,” he told me in an interview. The amazing dedication to draft horses by people like those mentioned here may not make sense to many in this era of doing everything for the greatest returns, but when I think back to my Dad, I understand it completely and applaud such efforts to keep the big horse part of the farm story.

Canada and the United States strengthening agricultural trade relationship Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz concluded a productive trade mission to the United States, which included meetings with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and livestock, grains and oilseed industry representatives to ﬁnd new ways to work together to beneﬁt our integrated agriculture industry and economy. “As each other’s largest trading partner, we need to continue working together to make sure trade can move at the

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heavily on the integrated North American livestock industry and the Government of Canada is working closely with Canadian producers and processors to improve market access. Following Canada’s victory at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Panel on mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (mCOOL), Ritz once again raised the issue with Secretary Vilsack and the U.S. livestock industry. Canada underlined the need for the U.S. to implement the changes required to comply with the WTO panel decision and end the restrictive nature of mCOOL as soon as possible. Ritz also took the opportunity to promote Canada’s world-class wheat and barley to North American grain importers and exporters and reafﬁrmed that with marketing freedom Canada will continue to grow high-quality wheat and barley. Every year, $33 billion in agricultural trade crosses the Canada-U.S. border.

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Credit Union hosts crop and livestock seminar . . . Guest speaker, Brad Magnusson, right, goes over some ag numbers, Thursday, as the Biggar and District Credit Union held a crop and livestock seminar. Topics included grain and cattle prices, marketing options for the coming year. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

Perdue Curling news by Marilyn Moon Though Mother Nature did not cooperate in keeping cooler winter temperatures outside, the Perdue Curling Rink was a beehive of activity on the weekend of February 17-19. The club hosed their annual Ladies and ThreeMan Men’s ‘spiels. There were six ladies teams playing a round robin

total point format, with Justine Hunter’s team, Saskatoon winning the event. Second was Terry Fyson’s team, Perdue and third was Jean Taylor’s team, Perdue. There were 10 men’s teams also playing a round robin total point format, then proceeded to a playoff for ﬁrst, second and third places. And the winners were: ﬁrst,

Nelson Poole’s team, Biggar; second, Jim Nicholls’ team, Perdue; and third, Wa l t e r K o n o t o p e t z ’s team, Perdue. Winner of the rafﬂe for the weekend was Jaeden Dumas. A big bouquet of appreciation goes to the curlers (one and off the ice) for coming out and to our “friends’ that help us host a fun weekend.

Rural Women’s Month proclaimed in Saskatchewan The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed the month of March as Rural Women’s Month in Saskatchewan. “Women have always played a valuable role in their family farms and local communities,” Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud said. “The hard work and leadership of women continues to be vital to the success of our province and agriculture industry.”

“Women who live in rural areas play multiple roles that are key to maintaining our farms, our families and our communities,” Social Services Minister and Minister responsible for the Status of Women June Draude said. “Rural Women’s Month is an excellent opportunity to acknowledge the signiﬁcant contributions of rural women past and present to the social and economic growth of our province, and to build

on that success for future generations.” Rural Women’s Month will be observed in conjunction with events held in March by various women’s groups in communities across the province. These activities will recognize the contributions of rural women to the province and will raise awareness and appreciation of their role in Saskatchewan’s development.

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by Delta Fay Cruickshank, of The Independent March 15, the Ides of March! In the year 44 BC, Caesar met his end, “Et tu Brutus?” on this date. Not a good day for him . . . but what does it really mean, these “ides” The word, “idus” translated by Roman means “half division”, especially in a month. So, it actually only means the middle of the month, the 15th for March, May, July and October and the 13th for the other months. In Rome, the ides of the month was a festive day; military parades were often held as this day was dedicated to the god Mars, god of war! According to legend, Caesar was warned by a soothsayer (fortune teller) that he would be harmed on the middle day of March . . . “Beware the Ides of March!” Well, we all know that Caesar should have stayed home that day! I started to wonder what plants would one discuss at this time of the year. Not much happening outside right now, maybe some daffodils in other

parts of the country, here, snow still covering our world. So, I started to wonder if the soothsayer in Roman in 44 BC used any plants in his ritual of predicting the future. And the ﬁrst plant that came to mind was yarrow, Alchillea millefolium. This plant can appear to be a real weed in your lawn or bare patches out between the garage. The native yarrow can show up wherever you don’t want it. But the cultivated varieties are so pretty, in different colours and will not spread out all over the place. Yarrow has been used since man started to use plants as a medicine, and also as a magical plant that could ward off evil! Soothsayers would often have it in pots or would burn the dried flowers during their trances. The name, alchillea, comes from the ancient hero, Achilles. During the Trojan War, he used this plant to create tinctures and infusions that would heal the wounds and deep

The wild version of yarrow, can be a weedy nuisance in the garden. But the cultivated versions are so pretty in the ﬂower borders and in arrangements. This plant has been used for centuries by herbalists and by soothsayers during their fortune telling rituals.

sword slashes inflicted on his soldiers. The medicinal properties of this plant would stop heavy bleeding. Yarrow began to be carried in every soldiers backpack. Yarrow has since been discovered to have antiseptic, anti-inﬂammatory, astringent, antispasmodic, expectorant, diuretic, and stimulating properties! Herbalists use it for skin conditions like acne and oily skin; to treat headaches; stops stomach

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Don’t forget to vote! Members of Biggar & District Credit Union, 16 years of age and older, are invited to participate in the election of their Board of Directors. Seven candidates have been nominated to Àll Àve vacant positions. 3olling stations Zill be open in both Biggar & 3erdXe branches dXring regXlar bXsiness hoXrs. :hen voting, yoX mXst select candidates. (lection resXlts Zill be revealed at the $nnXal *eneral Meeting on March 1, 1 .

Election Week is March 12 -16 Meet the candidates... BOB ATKINSON I have been farming in the Biggar RM for the past 35 years on my great-grandfather’s homestead, ¿rst with my parents, and now with my wife Bev, and our three boys when they are home. It is a mi[ed farm, grain and cattle operation, and has been certi¿ed organic since 1990. From 1998 until 2006, I worked the winter months for the Biggar School Division as their Driver Instructor. Other boards I have been on are SWP Local Committee, Landis Rink Board and Landis School Board. I believe in the cooperative movement. When they are locally owned and controlled, the community bene¿ts. I have just completed my ¿rst 3-year term on the Biggar & District Credit Union Board of Directors, and found it very interesting and educational.

WAYNE DOLLANSKY I grew up on the family farm south of Biggar, in the RM of Marriott. After graduating from Rosetown Composite High School, I attended STI in Moose Jaw and earned a Marketing Diploma. I worked for 5 years for Univision Industries, spent a year in the insurance industry, and then began working for Prairie Malt Limited, where I worked in various accounting positions for 18 years. In 2004, I opened Biggar Subway, and purchased a Mobile Seed Cleaning business. Five years later, I sold the restaurant, and added a Custom Combining business. In 2010 I started working as a ¿eld adjuster for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation to ¿ll in the void during the summer months. This January, I began working for Rack Petroleum as the Retail Location Manager in Biggar. I am looking forward to the challenge and building relationships with our local farm community. Agriculture is thriving in Saskatchewan! My wife Tracy, a Superintendent of Education for Sun West School Division, and I have two children who will both be graduating from U of A this spring -- Steven in Law, and Lisa in Nursing. I was on the Board of the Biggar Credit Union for 2 terms from 2000 to 2006. I enjoyed working together with the other directors and staff, continuing to watch our Credit Union grow and prosper in Biggar. During my time on the board I completed the Board educational requirements and held the President position for 1 year. Having been off the board for the past 5 years I am looking forward to returning and continuing to support a very successful Credit Union.

BEVERLY BROWN I was born and raised in Biggar. I began working in the public sector when I was 13 years old for A&W Mooney and am now working for Canada Post. I graduated from BCHS with a Grade 12 diploma and have also taken some computer courses. I have a double diploma from CDI College for computeri]ed of¿ce administration, which includes Automated 2f¿ce Technology and Computer in Business. I have also taken computerized accounting, Microsoft ([cel and troubleshooting courses through Prairie West Regional College in Biggar. I have volunteered in Brownies, Guides, Cubs and Scouts, all school sports, softball, music, ladies club and the Biggar Wildlife Federation. I have not been an active member of the community since the children have all left school and feel that this would be a great way to start getting involved in my community once again.

LOUISE FOSTER I currently own and operate Weasie’s Gourmet Blends in Biggar. This venture was started after leaving Prairie Malt where I worked for 25 years. Since moving to Biggar I have belonged to the Guiding Movement, Kayettes, Biggar Air Cadets, Biggar Tourism Association. I also served on the Ride For Sight Provincial Organizational Committee for 3 years. I have knowledge of the Credit Union System, having served on the Board for 7 years in the past . I also completed the required courses that were very informative and assisted greatly in my being a board member. I enjoy my summers at the lake with my 2 grandchildren and lake friends as time will allow. Gardening also takes up summer hours. I enyoy reading and spending time with my dog on walks and at play. I also manage a Mary Kay business from my home.

ROB GREEN I have just served my ¿rst 3-year term on the board and enjoyed it very much. I have completed the Credit Union Directors Achievement Program and received my diploma. I would be happy to serve another term on the board for the members. I now have si[ grandchildren Savanah, Dawson, Leelila and Tysen live in Biggar. Levi and Gracie live in Edgerton, AB. I still run my welding and storage business south of town.

AARON CARTER I have lived in Biggar most of my life, and was educated in both the public and Catholic schools. After graduating from grade 12, I completed college at SIAST, then worked in various ¿elds. I gained the most e[perience as a maintenance technician at the Radisson Hotel. I am presently employed in our family business, Carter Plumbing and Heating and am currently in the third level of the plumbing apprenticeship program through SIAST. I have been involved in karate for many years. While in high school, I was asked to part of a youth committee that was considering the formation of a youth centre. I later became a member of the Biggar Committee for Community for Development. All of this allowed me to learn how to be part of a committee and the fundamentals of how a committee is formed and ran. Growing up in Biggar provided me with a knowledge of the community which would be helpful on the Board of Directors. When it comes to being part of a committee the most important question to ask myself is “what is the objective of the committee and how can I help in a way that best suits the needs and direction of the committee?” The Board of Directors directly affects not only the Credit Union but the community of Biggar. It is always important to e[ert your best efforts every day, and have an attitude that cares and pays attention to making good decisions, knowing that you’ll make mistakes sometimes, but not giving up when they happen. I appreciate the opportunity to be able to become a member of the Board of Directors and will provide them with my best efforts.

BOB LEMON I was born and raised in the Perdue/Kinley area, and attended Perdue School for most of my education. In the past I have served on the Perdue Rec Comple[ Board and the 5-Pin Bowling committee. I have been a member of the Biggar Credit Union and the Feudal Co-op for appro[imately 40 years. I farmed on the home farm for about 30 years, and for the past 10 years have also been employed at the Feudal Co-op as a pump attendant at the Perdue Gas Bar and Convenience store. I also work parttime for a local farmer. I am President of the Perdue Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion where I help with our various activities throughout the year. I enjoy watching news and sports and participate in bowling and golf. My wife Carol and I enjoy traveling around Saskatchewan and spending as much time as we can with our si[ grandchildren. We both do as much volunteer work in our small community as time allows us throughout the year.

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St. Gabriel School news by Rich Garchinski I begin penning this entry on Monday, February 27. It is the ﬁrst day back after the winter break and the universe usually offers me a place to start -- and so is the case today. This weekend provided the Biggar area with needed snow; Monday was a frigid minus 18˚. I had several Kindergarten students try and convince me morning break that two minutes of outside was enough -- they were “freeeeeeezzzzzingggg!” How quickly the abnormal can become the normal. Kimberly Gaudet the Northwest Teen Aid Educator spent Feb. 1-3 at St. Gabriel sharing her days with our Grade 6-9 students. The themes of physiology, prenatal development, chastity, responsibility, respect and making positive choices for their futures were discussed. This was Kimberly’s ﬁrst year with us at Biggar -- she was both dynamic and positive. Our Teacher-Librarian Miss Moldenhauer spent part of the morning of Feb. 1 with Jerold Gliege of JerBear Books and his Aboriginal Book Display. Miss Moldenhauer expanded our Library’s Aboriginal content after purchasing many great titles. On Feb. 6, I and the CSCC Chairman, Alan Boyle spent the evening at St. Edward’s School in Saskatoon. As well Jennifer Carruthers was there as a board member. It was a busy night. The Annual Meeting of Electors was followed by a board meeting and then a social for the electors, CSCC members, and division staff to visit. It was

shared that a replacement has been found for our retiring director Bev Hanson. Greg Chatlain, a current Superintendent within our division will be taking over these duties this August. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools has been blessed to have strong leadership that will continue with Mr. Chatlain. This year’s Student L e a d e r s h i p C o n f e rence project is a four foot mosaic wall cross to commemorate the division’s centennial year. On Wednesday, Feb. 8, eight of our Grade 6/7 students went in to “Wet Paint Pottery” with Ms. Blakely, Mrs. Elliot and Mrs. Burton. I dropped by as well on my way to meetings. While there we all took part in painting over 60 square tiles that will be part of our school’s unique mosaic cross. The majority of designs were created by the students of St. Gabriel School, we have some talented artists at St. Gabriel. The ﬁnal product should be delivered to our school by early April. It will be a great addition to our school and we look forward to its unveiling. There was a whole lotta shak’in going on in the gym on Thursday, Feb. 9. The Canteen Club and school sponsored the Family Night Valentine’s Dance. It could have been from the great music spun by DJ, Lindsay Roenspies and her agent (aka Mom Louise) or the red juice we served the students, but they danced non-stop from the first dance to the last. We had another large crowd for this year’s family event. “Thank you” to all who attended and enjoyed themselves . . . including the Elvis’s.

Cody Thompson goes airboard! (Submitted photo)

The afternoon of the next day the Grade 6/7 class visited the Diamond Lodge. The seniors enjoyed the students while they read books, did hair and nails for a few of the residents, played cards and helped with puzzles. At the end of that day families were sent home information about the Canteen Club’s CCRP Magazine Drive. As you read this, this should still be going on. If any of our readers enjoy magazines and would like to either renew or subscribe to a new magazine, and wish to support the school at the same time, they can contact the school and we will help them out. Our boys curling team of Josh Hawkins, Garrett Hawkins, Junel Villanueva, Spencer Broeckel and Landen Boisvert participated in Sectional Playoff in Biggar on Tuesday, Feb. 14. They played well beating BCS 2000 and losing to Plenty. They did not advance to Districts. Coach Sunderland needs to be thanked for the time, energy and expertise she shared with this team as well as those curlers involved in the intramural program. Praise also needs to go to Mr. Larson and all other from BCS 2000 for working together with our curlers every Monday and Wednesday after school this winter. The West Central Junior District Curling Championship will be held on Saturday, March 3 in Biggar. The week of Feb. 13-17 was the last day of school before the Winter Break. Early that morning our Grade 5-9 students and chaperones headed to Table Mountain for a day of skiing and snowboarding. The day was sunny and warm, and the snow, artiﬁcial or not, was enjoyed by all. Our students and staff look forward to this event every year. It was another good one. The remainder of the school -- Grades 1-4 -spent part of the afternoon enjoying each other’s company on the ice at Jubilee Stadium with a skating party. They ﬁnished off the day with cupcakes and hot chocolate courtesy the CSCC Home and School. We returned back to school on the 27th to a busy three days to end of the month of February. Good thing there was an extra day. Our girls basketball team played BCS 2000 that day in Sectional

Jillian Massie and Kamryn deVries all smiles on the slope. (Submitted photo)

Playoffs. Our young team continues to improve, but were no match for the BCS 2000 team. The boys basketball team had their Sectional Playoffs on Wednesday. They played against Rosetown and BCS 2000, but could not advance to Districts. With that our teams’ basketball season has come to an end. We wish both BCS 2000 teams good luck as they participate at Districts on Saturday, March 3. We had an enthusiastic group of girls and boys that continue to learn each practice and game. Miss Moldenhauer did a fantastic job with them and they have a great deal to be proud of. For most of the world Lent began on Ash Wednesday; with us out of school St. Gabriel students and staff marked our beginning of Lent with mass on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Father Dario celebrated mass with us that morning along with a number of regular weekday mass parishioners. Mrs. Jiricka reminded us of Jesus’ time in the desert and the three temptations that he faced. All of us are tempted by things that are not good for us. Again this year we will focus our time and energy to Give, Pray and Fast. Many of the readings these past few months have been from the Gospel of Mark and appear to continue during Lent. No time to read the entire gospel? Take the opportunity to visit this site -- it would be worth your time. Go to YouTube and search “Mark’s Gospel on Stage” with Max McLean . . . or use the following link: youtube.com/user/

MarksGospelonStage/ videos?view=u. You can watch Max present the entire gospel. And so I end, -- Wednesday, Feb.29, a frigid minus 5˚ with no complaints

from the Kindergarten crowd. We are back to the abnormal. Keeping with that theme, it would be appropriate to end with this . . . “It’s good to be the queen!”

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Diane’s

Healthy Solutions by Diane Larouche-Ellard, Thin and Healthy Total Solution

How do you feel about exercising? Do you look forward to it, or do you consider it punishment for having weight to lose? Are you intimidated by gyms, and feel that you need to lose weight and get in shape before even walking through the doors? If you feel that way you are not alone. I blame the fitness industry. The concept of “no pain, no gain” has caused a lot of fear and misunderstanding, especially with people new to working out. Exercise should not be punishment -- if you are doing something you hate to do, eventually you will stop doing it (likely sooner rather than later). Pushing yourself to and beyond the point of pain will lead to injury and eventually stop you from working out altogether. Your best bet is to find an activity you enjoy, make it challenging for your body, and keep doing it regularly. In order to see a measurable change in your body, you will have to change what you are currently doing. Think about it, it just makes sense. One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome. If you expect to see a change, you need to make

a change. The biggest mistake most of us make is not exercising at the right level of intensity. We need to be moving, walking, dancing, doing push-ups, pumping weights or whatever we do, at a level of intensity that challenges and stresses our bodies. Our bodies are amazing! They respond to these stresses, by becoming stronger, faster and leaner. This adaptability also makes it necessary to constantly challenge our bodies. Once your body becomes good at an activity, you have to either change what you are doing, or increase the intensity in order to continue to challenge it and continue to see results. It’s not as bad as it sounds. Remember, you will be getting stronger and better at the activities, so increasing the intensity at that point just becomes a natural progression, in fact it will be something you will want to do (no, really I am serious). Here’s a little guideline you can use to gauge your workout intensity. This scale from 1-10 represents perceived exertion level, or how you are feeling as you workout: 1.) I’m watching TV and eating bon bons (holding down the couch). 2.) I’m comfortable and

could maintain this pace all day long (leaning on the fence, chatting). 3.) I’m still comfortable, but am breathing a bit harder. 4.) I’m sweating a little, but feel good and can carry on a conversation effortlessly (strolling and chatting). 5.) I’m just above comfortable, am sweating more and can still talk. 6.) I can still talk, but am slightly breathless. 7.) I can still talk, but I don’t really want to. Short choppy sentences -- sweating (working hard). 8.) I can grunt in response to your questions and can only keep this pace for a short time (working very, very hard). 9.) I am probably going to die (just under maximal effort). 10.) I am dead (max effort possible -- all out sprint with bear chasing). So, how should you feel when you are exercising? How intense should it be? Well, it all depends on your goals, experience/ conditioning level and how much time you have to devote to a workout. When I say you have to have the right level of intensity, people think I am saying “work extremely hard”. Not necessarily so. If you only have 30

Asquith News Neil Millard 329-4235 Weather wise, we were lucky we didn’t get that snowstorm many other areas received. I’m sure some of the Asquith people will be taking in some of the Brier games in Saskatoon from March 3-11. The Seniors held their m e e t i n g o n M o n d ay, March 5. I have missed some exercise days while I was away, but will be back this week. Everyone is indeed welcome to attend. Who Said It? It’s faith in something and enthu-

siasm for something that makes life worth living. (Oliver Wendell Holmes) The Ecumenical Church service in Asquith will be held on March 11 at 10 a.m. in the Elks Hall. And That’s the Fact: A French kiss moves about 29 muscles in the face. One little kiss burns up to three calories. The longer the kiss: the better the exercise. Happy Birthday and also wedding anniversaries go out to all who are celebrating their special days.

Are you eating enough of super star vegetables? One of these are carrots. They lower cholesterol and give your hair and skin a healthy glow. They also prevent cancer. Yes, buy some. From the post ofﬁce -found, a pair of reading glasses and also found -- keys. It is good to see Holly back at the town ofﬁce, working again after being sick at home for a few days. Welcome back, Holly.

minutes, then, yes, those workouts need to be more intense in order to see the changes you want, you would want to work out at that 6-8 level for those 30 minutes. However, if your style is more relaxed, or you are a beginner, you can get the same beneﬁts from a longer, less intense workout, say a 5-7. But, let’s be honest here, you do not have to commit to at least double the amount of time with a less intense workout. In general, in order to see results from your workouts, you would want to be working between level 6 and level 8. If you can carry on a normal conversation, you are going to need a very, very long walk or workout in order to see measurable results. The key is to get moving. Move your body often -- most days of the week. That doesn’t mean an intense workout every day, but at least two to four times a week, you should workout hard enough to not be able to carry on a long conversation, be sweating, and be a little out of your comfort zone, for at least 30 minutes. The other days, enjoy a nice long walk, bike ride, or romp with your kids -- you will have the energy.

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Helen Buxton 658-2115 We didn’t get nearly as much snow as was forecast, but for the ﬁrst time in ages, we had some walks to shovel. Our community was saddened by the death of Jessie Miller on February 21. Jessie was a wonderful lady, admired and loved by everyone. Deepest sympathy to her husband, Bill Miller, daughters Sharon (Bob) Clay, Sheila Braithwaite, Bonnie (Dan) Gruber, and all their families. Alberta and Riley Dearing took advantage of the school break. They spent a few days in Lloydminster with Alberta’s sister, Ellie, then a few days at Meadow Lake visiting her son Stephen and family. Stephen is back at work but has to have a “buddy” with him at all times. He suffered a heart attack earlier this winter. It’s great to see Bernard Ochs back home and feeling well, after a few days in hospital. Agnes Small is staying with him to help out for a few days. Our combined mens and womens bonspiel is running every evening this week with a total of 21 rinks participating.

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Be sure to mark March 16 on your calendar. The Landis Talent Show will be held that evening at the Complex. All proceeds will go towards the Landis School and Community Garden. We didn’t get nearly as much snow as was forecast, but for only the second time this winter I had to shovel the walks.

Free the Children! by Simranjit Saini Landis School is helping “Free the Children” raise money to prevent poverty. As part of Free the Children we decided to hold a Brick-by-Brick campaign. We will sell bricks for $2 each to build a house. The sale will go from March 1

to April 1. You can get bricks from the Landis Co-op, LPC Elevator, Bernie Garret’s ofﬁce, Reg Roth Enterprises office, Biggar Funeral Home, Biggar Credit Union, and Landis Catholic Church. We would really be happy to see you there to help us raise money.

Saskatchewan Seniors Association newsletter for March 2012 by Len Fallows, President SSAI These newsletters have always been directed at seniors but open at all time for anyone else to read. Maybe in reading the letters people have learned a little about seniors and their lives. Maybe they have also wondered about themselves as they approach their “golden years”, and pondered on what it is to be a senior. Many people say that age is the big factor but if you talk to “older” people they will tell you that being “old” or being a “senior” is all in the mind. You are only as old as you feel! Right. Someone once told me that even though she was 84 years old she was much too young to be a senior. she also said she did not have the time to spare to be one. On the other end of the scale there are people who are 55 years of age or so who can’t wait to be a senior so they can enjoy the privilege of the 10 per cent off a some department store sale. Good luck to them. The word senior has so many different meanings and they don’t all refer to people in their 80s or

90s. Being a senior at school probably meant you were Grade 12 and it may or may not carry some importance there. Being senior at work just meant you had been there longer than most other employees and you could enjoy whatever privileges it gave you. (I personally like that one). These privileges always came through with some responsibilities. Your experience, widsom and learning were used to help your fellow workers along the road so that they could also become wiser people. It probably is a fact that when you have reached retirement age, whatever age that is, you have more time to spend with family and friends. You can pursue hobbies and interests that were not available when working for a living. However we don’t stop getting older at retirement age, we may for some people seem to do that but nature has a way of bringing us down to earth. It hardly seems fair that just at the time we have the time, we may not be equipped, health wise to take advantage of it. A little arthritis here, and a little pain there,

vision may have become a problem, and “what’s that you said? Who’s deaf?” It may also be that you did not work out exactly how much money you may require when retired. Who could have guesses or estimated just how much money you would need 60 years after starting work. Sure there is CPP but only if you had paid into it and the good old standby OAS. And if you are lucky you can maybe receive the supplement. So here we are. All experienced, wise and full of learning, eager to pass on our knowledge and wisdom to those younger than ourselves. It is our responsibility to do that so mistakes we made are not made by any of the younger eager to be seniors. First of all, never, never rely on anyone else to take care of your future, least of all governments. Make sure you get good ﬁnancial advice and take the responsibility to start early in your life to prepare for your “golden years”. Too soon we get old and too late we get smart is something you should always bear in mind. In the meantime, stay active and stay healthy.

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OBITUARIES Joyce Isobel Bulger (nee Sutherland) It is with heavy hearts and much sadness that Brenda, Gordon, and Kelly announce the sudden passing of their dear mother, Joyce Isobel Bulger on January 22, 2012. Joyce was born on October 20, 1925 at Watrous, Sask. and grew up in Watrous, North Regina, and Biggar, Sask. She attended Normal School in Saskatoon and there received her teaching certi¿cate. Joyce taught grades 1-8 in a one room school house near Perdue, Sask. She married George Bulger on July 24, 1946. They moved to Springwater, Sask. where they owned and operated Bulger’s Garage for 17 years. The family then moved to Nanaimo, B.C. in 1965. In later years, after George’s passing in 2003, Joyce moved to Nanaimo Senior’s Village. There she made many wonderful friends including her special friend, Nigel Hall. Joyce is survived by her son, Gordon Bulger (Yvonne) of Nipawin, Sask; and two daughters, Brenda Lindsay (Ron) of Cowichan Bay, B.C.; and Kelly Perraton (Joe) of Lantzville, B.C.; one grandson, Jacob Perraton; four granddaughters, Jaimie Perraton, Janine Layseca, Jill Lindsay, and Anuschka Rousseau, as well as one greatgranddaughter, Kayla Layseca Lindsay. Joyce was predeceased by her husband, George Bulger; her brother, John Sutherland; and her sister, Jane Sutherland. Special thanks to the staff at Nanaimo Senior’s Village. No service at Joyce’s request. In lieu of Àowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Lung Association. 10p1

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Joseph (Joe) Peter Lehnert In loving memory, we announce the passing of Joseph (Joe) Peter Lehnert on February 8, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Joe was born on January 21, 1926 in Biggar, Sask., the second son of Emile and Marie Lehnert. Left to cherish Joe’s memory are his loving wife of 56 years, Johanna; daughter, Georgina (Tom) Krywicki and their children, Aaron, Vaughn and Nadia; son, Ronald (Lynne Dunbar) and his children, Kelly (Mike) Nash and their son Hayden, Jamie (Melanie) Lehnert and Danielle; daughter, Sharon (Darren) Tapp and their daughter Kyra. Joe was predeceased by his parents; brother, Emil; daughter, Doris; infant son and grandson, Carter Tapp. Joe was a farmer. He took pride in all he did and it showed in everything he made. Joe was involved with the community and served on the Landis Coop board, the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church Board, Palo Snowplow Club and the RM of Rosemount council. He also volunteered with the Boy Scouts in Landis and looked after the Rosemount Cemetery for 17 years. His other interests included visiting family and friends, ¿shing and hunting, woodworking and playing cards. Vigil was held on Sunday, February 12, 2012 and Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, February 13 at St. Gabriel Roman Catholic Church in Biggar with celebrant Father Dario Bebillo and the St. Gabriel Church Choir. Urn bearer was Jamie Lehnert. Interment was at Landis Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Grondin Funeral Services. Tributes to Joe’s life can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Diamond Lodge in Biggar. 10p1

CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank everyone for their help and support in looking after Joe Lehnert. We especially want to thank the doctors and medical clinic staff, the nurses and other hospital staff, the Homecare nurses, Father Dario Bebillo, Lucie de Bussac, the Catholic Church choir, the mass servers and the ladies of the Biggar CWL. We want to thank our family and friends for their help and especially Bernard and Tillie Zimmer for their frequent visits. Thank you to Grondin Funeral Services for their arrangements. Thank you to everyone for your kind words, gifts, donations and visits. We feel fortunate to live in a wonderful community. Johanna Lehnert and family gfsc1 A sincere thank you to Dr. Muller, Dr. Rossmeire, all the nurses and hospital staff for the wonderful care received. Thank you for all the visits, Àowers, cards, get well wishes and all other goodies, it was much appreciated. Beth Young 10p1

COMING EVENTS FRIDAYS during Lent: Interdenominational services at 12:05 p.m. followed by lunch at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, corner of King St. and 4th Ave. E., Biggar. Sponsored by Biggar and District Ministerial. Everyone welcome. 7p6 SUNDAYS in March: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Biggar at 10:30 a.m. Potluck lunch following service on March 25.. Everyone is welcome. For more information or pastoral services, phone Rev. Mark Kleiner at 951-7122. 48/10tfn MARCH 1 - 23: “A Celebration of Student Expression” - Students Art Show, now showing in the Credit Union Gallery at the Biggar Museum, 1 - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. 9c3 MARCH 5 - 9: Biggar Music Festival Association proudly presents their annual festival. Performers Concert, Sunday, March 11, 2:30 p.m.; March 5…Instrumental at BCS 2000; March 6 - 7, piano at the Majestic Theatre; March 8 - 9, voice at the Majestic Theatre. Programs are available at the drugstores. 9c2 THURSDAY, MARCH 15: 1:00 p.m., Biggar Museum & Gallery Annual Meeting. Everyone welcome. 9c3 THURSDAY, MARCH 15, after school, meet at the outdoor rink on the west end of town, between 3rd and 4th Ave., for SKATING, then to Redeemer Lutheran for Irish Stew upper. Wear green for St. Patrick. (Plan B in case of inclement weather will be Redeemer after school.) Worship after supper. Everyone is welcome. For more information, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 951-7122. 10c2 THURSDAY, MARCH 15: Biggar & District Theatre Project Inc. Annual General Meeting, 7:30 p.m. in H.M. Bielby Hall, back of Theatre. 10c2 SATURDAY, MARCH 17: 2-4 p.m. Reception for “A Celebration of Student Expression” Students Art Show in The Credit Union Gallery at Biggar Museum. Meet the young artists and view their work! 9c3 THURSDAY, MARCH 22: Biggar Community Health Care Inc. Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons. 10c3 FRIDAY, MARCH 23: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “Cadence”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers. Adults/ Seniors, $25 at the door, advance, $20; students, $15 at the door, advance $12; children 12 and under, $5. 7c6

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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! For more information call 9483451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. 7tfn This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered. tfn

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Jess and Janice Donahue are excited to announce the arrival of their daughter, Megan Belle, born on January 19, 2012 6 lb. 15 oz., 19” long Proud grandparents are Dennis and Shena Donahue, Bob and Maureen Laidlaw and great-gramma Mae

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WANTED HOME WANTED … family relocating to Biggar. Looking for a newer home with three bedrooms up, 2+ baths with a double garage. Will consider acreages in the vicinity of Biggar. If you’re thinking of selling, we’re buying. Call Colin/Shanelle at 306.931.2998. 8p3 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

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LAND FOR SALE PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. SOLD EXAMPLES Bengough - 22 1/4’s Bethune - 2 1/4’s Blaine Lake - 245 acres Cupar - 5 1/4s Davidson - 6 1/4’s Elfross – 18 1/4’s Emerald – 22 1/4’s Eastend - 2 1/4’s Grenfell - 3 1/4’s Harwarden - 1 1/4’s Lestock - 5 1/4’s Lake Alma – 9 1/4’s Marcelin - 7 1/4’s Moose Jaw - 8 1/4’s Nokomis - 8 1/4’s Ogema - 36 1/4’s Prince Albert - 1 1/4’s Saskatoon - 2 1/4's Semans - 7 1/4’s Simpson - 10 acres Viscount - 3 1/2 Wadena - 4 1/4’s Wakaw West - 41/4’s Watrous/Young 30 1/2 Mobile Home Park Weyburn - 21 1/4’s Call DOUG 306-955-2266 EMAIL: saskfarms@shaw.ca Letter of Appreciation When we were approached by Mr. Doug Rue of Freshwater Holdings in July 2011, it was an opportunity for us to sell our farmland at a very fair price. Mr. Rue visited our home and he explained the process, w h i c h went forward very quickly. We received payment on September 15, 2011. We appreciated Mr. Rue’s friendly and understanding manner. There were no difficulties and he kept in touch throughout the transaction.

Land for Sale, RM 347 Biggar. NW-27-34-16-W3rd and SW27-34-16-W3rd with SE-27-3416-W3rd crown lease available. Well and good corrals located on NW 1/4. Not grazed for two years. Tenders accepted until March 23, 2012. Send tenders to: Box 597, Rosetown, SK, S0L 2V0. Phone 306-882-3132 10p3 SPECIALIZING IN FARM LAND SALES WHAT WE DO - Represent Buyers & Investors with CASH for large & small parcels - Lease back to Seller is a possibility ABOUT US - Long term Sask farmer & businessman - Fully licensed, professional service - Highly effective Farm Land sales team - References available upon request - We welcome your call or email to discuss the sale of your land or answer questions. HARRY SHEPPARD #1 Top producer in 2011 at Sutton Group - Results Realty, Regina, SK.

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423-4th Ave. West, Biggar… 1100 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 1 bath plus 1/2 bath off master bedroom upstairs, ¿nished basement with one bedroom and 3/4 bath. Detached garage, Beautifully landscaped yard. Contact Bob Foster, 948-7348, leave message 9tfn MARSDEN, SASK.… 1652 sq. ft, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, 1976 mobile home with addition developed as a bungalow, detached garage, $104,900. (780) 808-9885 MLS46398 10p3

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY One person of¿ce manager needed immediately for Monarch Trailer Factory near Perdue, Sask. Mature, responsible multi skilled person required to manage a one person of¿ce. Position will entail all facets of of¿ce work including some management, bookkeeping, accounting, secretarial and reception. Applicants should have knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, inventory control, etc. Computer skills would be desirable. A minimum of two year experience in a similar position is expected. Please fax resume to 1-306237-9100. 9p3 TH Vac Services, Kindersley Sask is now hiring drivers & swampers. Competitive wage, bene¿ts package, scheduled days off. Tickets an asset. Fax resume to 306.463.2919 or call Don @ 306.463.7720.

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MEMBER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE Student Employment Opportunity A Temporary Full-time Member Services Representative is required for our Biggar Branch. Employment will commence approximately May 1, 2012 until August 24, 2012. THE POSITION: This position reports to the Member Services Team Leader. The core function of the position is to respond to member’s needs by delivering cash services and other Credit Union products and services, and to promote member use of the Credit Union. QUALIFICATIONS: The applicant must be a student enrolled in post-secondary education in the fall of 2012. The position requires an individual that is conÀdent, has a positive attitude toward learning and change, shows initiative, can work independently, and is friendly, outgoing and reliable. Minimum Grade 12 education is required. A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and general PC operations, as well as cash-handling experience, would be considered beneÀcial. COMPENSATION: The salary for the position will be commensurate with qualiÀcations and experience. Interested applicants must submit their resume by March 17, 2012 to: Biggar & District Credit Union P. O. Box 670 BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0 Attn: Human Resources Email: cathy.archibald@biggar.cu.sk.ca We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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HELP WANTED E-Kay requires staff for inside manufacturing production and service work. We have full time positions available, seasonal overtime and part time opportunities. Quality assurance bonus, clothing allowance, beneÀt package. Opportunities include: 2 - 2nd year welding apprentices with minimum 1800 hours experience in MIG welding, plasma cutting and Àtting 2 - Parts production staff to operate band saws, drill presses, iron worker, press, tube bender, etc. 1 - Welder’s helper/labourer to prepare parts for welding and painting 1 - Product assembly; mechanical aptitude required, position has physical demands 1 - Stock room clerk; computer knowledge required, agricultural/industrial background an asset Wages: D.O.E. Phone: 948-2544 E-mail: info@e-kay.com Fax: 948-2543 Contact: Leroy We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only applicants being considered will be contacted.

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948-5291

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

CONTRACTING LTD.

948-5052 (ofﬁce)

948-3389

Cell 948-4478

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

www.madgerooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

Residential Sales

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent

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

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Dave Molberg BSA

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

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

Biggar, Sask.

MANUFACTURING

Wally Lorenz

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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

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

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

GLASS INSTALLATION

Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

9Residential 9Commercial 9Automotive 9We tint vehicles too!

Helping you Help yourself

For all your glass needs,

Kent Dubreuil, E.D.O. Phone: 306-948-2295 Fax: 306-948-5050

104 - 2nd Ave. West Biggar

948-4846

306-717-2818

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timat Call us for… es • Insurance jobs • Renovations • New home building • Drywall & Painting • Flooring (hardwood, ceramic, etc.) • Residential/Commercial • CertiÀed installer for Logix ICF

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

HANDY JIM SERVICES

A Sign of Qualilty!

available to do…

• painting & Ӿnishing • decks & small buildings • light plumbing • windows & doors • laminate & hardwood ӿoors • general repairs

Call Jim @ 948-3333

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

Jerry Muc Phone: 948-2958 Fax:

948-5699

MANUFACTURING

SEED CLEANING

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

CWB CertiÀed Light Fabrication Mobile Welding

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

Phone: 948-5678

230 - 1st Ave. W., Biggar Phone: 948-7117 email: chase14welding@sasktel.net

HEALTH/ WELLNESS Your Healthy Living

DENTAL DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist 115 - 1st Ave. W. Rosetown, Sask.

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

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

Consultant & Coach Anne G. Livingston •Ideal Protein Weight Loss Clinic •Epicure Selections •Walden Farms Products •Young Living Essential Oils •Beauticontrol Skin Care www.beautipage.ca/annelivingston

Located in Angie’s Hair Salon 219 Main St., Biggar Call 948-7274 or 948-3696

Phone: 882-2123 Emergency (after hours) 882-2006

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask. Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg. Hours… Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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

Services available…

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

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

948-2548 or 948-9710

306-948-3408 SEED CLEANING

- together with -

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price! For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning Call: Bill: Dale:

948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394

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

Phoenix M4 Mobile Grain cleaning and sizing

WTSL MOBILE GRAIN SERVICE

Ladies Only

30 min. Circuit Gym …owned and operated by Diane Larouche Ellard

Located in the Nova Wood Centre (back entrance) 104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar

948-2208 NEW BEGINNINGS WELLNESS CENTRE “Putting PERSONAL back into ﬁtness training!” Wayne Baldwin,

Box 917, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

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

Without Advertising, Nothing would happen!!!

CPFT, CPTA, CnHc

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

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

Visit us @ 114- 2nd Ave. W., Biggar Where you can feel right at home! Phone… 948-2548 Cell… 948-8048

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

MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2012

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

Business & Professional LEGAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING

BUSSE LAW

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B.

Chartered Accountant Notary Public

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

201B-2nd Ave. West

948-3376

948-3346

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

after hours George: 948-4042

…serving your community since 1972

Phone: 948-5133

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 Lisa Watson Sheri Woods look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

948-3996 223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

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

948-2183 Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

INVESTMENTS

Open Monday-Saturday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

948-2700

8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

PHOTOGRAPHY

Call me to Ànd out more about how The Plan™ can help you prosper now …and over time.

JIM VANCHA, PAg Consultant (306) 948-4393 jim.vancha@ investorsgroup.com

Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

306-948-2814

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

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 Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

948-1722

ADVERTISING is an investment in your business.

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

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

www.sask.shopregal.ca Ph: 237-4777

Email: saskregal@sasktel.net

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth

Rosetown, Sask.

306-882-2289

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

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

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

521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109 To advertise in this directory, please call Urla at The Independent

• 948-3344 • This feature will appear Weekly. ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL DIRECTORY RATES.

Box 736, Biggar

Phone:

948-5600

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

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

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Residential Commercial Automotive

For FREE estimates or enquiries CALL Wayne or Dorothy at

948-5678

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar

948-2442

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

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

Contact Nancy Duns

Prairieland Collision

AUTOMOTIVE KRF Automotive Detail Centre

Photos by Jocelyn

Carey Krchov…882-3213

email: northland83@yourlink.ca

B IG G AR I NSU RAN C E S E RVICES

Phone: 948-2204 or 948-3886

Judy Judy Kahovec: Kahovec… 882-4313, Cellcell 831-7935 306-882-4313, 831-7935 Carey Krchov: 882-3213

948-3381

LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Bell, Xplornet Internet Dealer; and Your authorized SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

Fax: 948-2484

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

Your authorized

Panasonic, Samsung,

Phone:

Check out our new website: classicmakings.ca

Mobile Units Ofﬁce: 948-2805 05 Cell: 948-6062

INSURANCE

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

• Jackets • Windsuits • Shirts • Hunting Gear • Bunnyhugs • Caps • Toques • Bags

•Texas Gates •Spray Foam Insulation •Sandblasting & Painting •Internal Coatings •Rock Guard Coatings g

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

For appointments… 1-855-651-3311 INSURANCE

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer

Ivan Young, Tree services available…

SERVICES

948-3955

Anne G. Livingston

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NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING

222 Main Street 306 948 5377

• Notary Publics • Home & Agro Insurance • Auto & Commerical Insurance • Health Insurance • Motor Licence Issuer Ofﬁce Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday 304 Main Street • Biggar

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• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Sewing & Embroidery

1st Ave. West, Biggar

Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance

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

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701 - 4 Ave. E., Biggar

Open: Mon.-Fri. Doctor of Optometry

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

OPTOMETRISTS

Kirk Ewen

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

M & N REPAIR

Roe & Company

SERVICES

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

Garry A. Faye

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

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

Custom Grain Hauling 306-948-9278 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.

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

…call 948-3344

MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2012

20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

12032MC00

505 Hwy. 7 West, Rosetown, SK

1.877.979.7999 www.rosetownmainline.net

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OPEN: Monday - Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. CLOSED: Sundays