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Senior villas coming to Biggar The dream of a senior’s complex for Biggar is becoming a reality.

Thanks to Biggar Town Council and their support for a senior citizen housing complex, Lots 11-20 Block 12 Plan D4770 the east part of which is now referred to as Third Avenue Park, will be the site of the new facility.

The local committee in charge of securing backers, says there is only room for two more investors.

Interested parties may contact Emil at 948-5626.

B r i d g e R o a d Developments, as well as the local people involved in the project, believe the location is ideal.

The committee says the park will remain a park, but the senior complex will enhance the space and allow seniors to make more use of the green space beside their new homes.

The grounds around the villa will be kept grassed, treed and beautified with benches, gazebos and flower beds, they add. The

treed area of the existing park would be used by the seniors, their children and grandchildren.

This piece of property is the only feasible area in this town for a senior complex. This space is w i t h i n e a s y wa l k i n g distance of the Post Office, grocery stores and coffee shops. Good exercise and fresh air are vital to good health.

Seniors of Biggar and district are anxious not to leave their community and have to look for suitable housing in the city or other small communities. The committee believes it is a shame the area has not already provided such a facility so seniors can remain in this community near family and friends.

This is clearly indicated with more than half of the spaces already reserved with deposits, they say.

Keeping our seniors in town will be good for them and the entire community as a whole. Seniors in our community help us

by Kevin Brautigam

School Rodeo Association’s (SHSRA) Biggar stop is still being called a success.

The May 4-6 rodeo

Mock accident highlights life’s precious nature . . . Biggar fire fighters, ambulance and RCMP, with a little help from Great Plains College LPN’s as the “victims”, staged a mock accident last Wednesday in the parking lot of Biggar Central School. The “accident”, a result of drinking and driving, was one of the demonstrations put on by a unique presentation, the PARTY Program (Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth). in attracting doctors and keeping a hospital. Family and friends that come to

visit residents will support many businesses in town.

brought over 150 competitors to Biggar, but suffered a cancelled Sunday performance because of the inclement

weather.

Regardless, organizers were very pleased with the response and enthusiasm for the return of the classic cowboy/cowgirl test of skill to the Biggar Rec Valley.

“It was amazing,” Monika Schultz said of the local support and the enthusiasm from competitors. “The trade show was awesome. . .

The high school families were just incredible - I kept receiving phone call after phone call on Sunday, just saying ‘You have a beautiful valley’, ‘We just felt so welcomed’ - everything like that.”

With that type of interest expressed by competitors and area locals, Schultz says it definitely warrants an event in 2013, and plans are currently in the works.

With the full slate of rodeo events, the SHSRA

Grade 10 students from BCS, Landis and North West Central schools participated, listened to an injury survivor, met with trauma professionals at the fire hall, hospital, RCMP. A full day hosted by Heartland Health and Sun West School Division. Check biggarindependent. ca this Wednesday for video footage. (Independent Photo

by Kevin Brautigam)

The significant tax revenue will help provide services

to all citizens of town, the committee believes.

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The weather may not h av e c o o p e r a t e d , b u t the Saskatchewan High

A senior barrel racer powers her way around the final barrel, May 5 during the Biggar stop of the Saskatchewan High School Rodeo Association (SHSRA). The weather may have put the Sunday performance on hold, but organizers are very pleased with the response to rodeo once again hitting the Biggar Rev Valley arena. (Independent Photo

by Kevin Brautigam)

tour stop in Biggar also featured shooting events, hosted by the Biggar Gun Club, a ‘Buckaroos’ rodeo for the wee cowboys and c o w g i r l s, t r a d e s h o w, jackpot competition on Friday, and a social at Alley Katz Bowl for the junior and senior competitors.

“Parents were saying that is was nice that they can have an event and social after without alcohol,” Schultz explained of some of the positive influences the rodeo brought to town.

A lot of people had to work incredibly hard to get the Rec Valley ready for the event. With the rain, the arena floor needed some TLC in order to make things safe and fair for competitors.

“The Town [of Biggar] donated time and sand, and then Silver Eagle E x c a v a t i n g, h e c a m e through for us, huge. Brian

Fick also donated sand and Trent Silvernagle, they saved the day. The RM of Biggar gravelled the road into the Rec Valley.”

Without that support in some very putrid weather, the rodeo would have been a wet, muddy mess. With only Sunday cancelled, the rodeo was still able to put through a great show, giving many future rodeo stars a chance to compete.

The support also ensures the long-term future of the Rec Valley, not only for rodeo, but other pursuits, Schultz added.

“We are very pleased, and so incredibly thankful to the community who h e l p e d u s,” S ch u l t z concluded, adding that the volunteers - all too numerous to mention will be recognized at an upcoming cabaret that will also serve to raise money for the Rec Valley.

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Government presents Saskatchewan-focused creative industries plan Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Bill Hutchinson announced May 4, the government has offered the film and creative industries a three-point plan for moving forward.

“The old film employment grant program was not serving to develop a strong film industry in Saskatchewan and it came at a high cost to taxpayers,” Hutchinson said. “We are not reversing our decision to end that program. However we do believe there is a promising future for the film industry and in fact the whole creative sector in Saskatchewan if we focus on innovation and growing strong, grassroots, Saskatchewanbased businesses.”

The plan includes: • a new Film/TV and Digital Tax Credit (FTDC) formula as proposed to government by the film and digital sector however provided as a nonrefundable tax credit; • consultations for a strategy to encourage

development and use of digital technology for all creative industries in the province; and • an idea to repurpose the Canada-Saskatchewan Production studio for those creative industries to use.

“For far too long government’s focus on the creative sector has been disjointed,” Hutchinson said.

“This plan will bring the creative business sector together with emphasis on helping the industry, including film, to grow, to advance, and to hopefully be leaders in Canada in terms of digital technology and production.”

Creative industries include the businesses and people involved in the production, distribution and marketing of cultural goods and services, such as music and sound recording, writing and publishing, craft and visual arts, film and multimedia (animators and gamers) and performing arts (theatre and dance).

The new, non-refundable FTDC is based on

a strong proposal made to the government by the film sector during a meeting this week. It supports Saskatchewan film, television and digital production companies by offering a 25 per cent nonrefundable tax credit on all production expenses, including labour costs.

There are also significant bonuses for copyright and intellectual ownership, use of Saskatchewan labour, production and postproduction that occurs in Saskatchewan and convergence if film and digital companies collaborate on a project. With all bonuses included, the total incentive is 43 per cent. Unlike the existing program, the new FTDC is a true tax credit as it

is fully deductible from taxes paid in Saskatchewan and could be available July 1, 2012.

The existing program offered a base rebate on labour of 45 per cent, in addition to a 5.0 per cent rural bonus and 5.0 per cent key bonus rebate for productions with budgets of $3 million or greater. However it was fully refundable meaning companies did not have to pay tax in Saskatchewan in order to still receive the financing.

The new option recognizes additional production costs associated with expenditures made on goods and services purchased and consumed in Saskatchewan - ensuring more tax dollars remain

in the province. And with a broader focus on digital screen production, it recognizes the adaptation of the traditional industry to new, modern technologies.

Government will now begin work with the creative industries in Saskatchewan to deliver on the vision of building strong use of digital technology in the creative sector. This will include consultations, and a repurposing of the production studio to create a hub where the industries can develop and produce content, collaborate and experiment with new digital products. We will also explore the potential of expanding the non-refundable tax credit to the

digital creative sector.

“Consumers today are demanding highly interactive content that is accessible anytime, anywhere and on any device,” Hutchinson said.

“This means creative content producers have to develop a whole new skill set including digital content creation, distribution across multiple platforms and marketing in a digital world. Helping Saskatchewan’s creative industries grow in that area will help Saskatchewan continue to move forward.”

Government will launch consultations this year for the digital strategy, including the production studio, for implementation in 2013.

Saskatchewan’s exports show strength in March Saskatchewan exporters had a good month in March according to a report released by Statistics Canada, Thursday.

Merchandise exports in the province totalled

$2.73 billion in March, up by 12.9 per cent from March 2011.

“These export figures are proof of the successful Saskatchewan businesses that are thriving in the

resource and agricultural sectors,” Enterprise Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Those companies have been able to take advantage of an increasing world demand for the goods produced in the province and are creating jobs, opportunities and economic momentum in our province.”

Energy products were up by 28.3 per cent year over year to $1.11 billion.

Agricultural products rose by 30.1 per cent to $763.7 million in March 2012

over the previous March.

In the first three months of 2012, exports were up 17.2 per cent when compared to the same period in 2011, the second highest percentage increase in the nation.

“There continues to be a strong upward trend for exports over the last few months,” Harrison said. “There are very good numbers when it comes to the export of energy and agricultural products - key areas of Saskatchewan’s export market.”

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RM of Biggar council minute highlights The regular meeting of the RM of Biggar No. 347 was held April 10 at the municipal office at 8 a.m.

Attending were Reeve Louise Singer, Councillors Robert Danychuk (Division 2), Kent Dubreuil (Division 3), Dwayne Zagoruy (Division 4), Fred Hydomako (Division 5), and Brad Heather (Division 6).

The following are some highlights of the meeting.

Council agreed that the minutes of the March 20, 2012, regular meetings of council be approved.

Council agreed that the Summary Statement of Financial Activities for the month ended March 31,2012, be accepted as presented.

Council agreed that the accounts for payment be approved and that a list of the cheques in the amount of $23,771.06, month end

payroll in the amount of $7,379.75, online payments of $1,376.07, and Mastercard payments of $1,263.20, be annexed to and form a part of these minutes.

Council agreed that t h e 2 0 1 2 Wo r k e r s Compensation Board coverage for seven elected officials of $29,730, be accepted as presented.

Council agreed that council authorize the Administrator to proceed with tax enforcement procedures for the 2011 tax year.

Council agreed that council purchase 70 speed restriction signs from Airmaster Signs.

Council agreed that council direct the Administrator to draft a speed restriction bylaw for the May council meeting.

• Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

After a hard day of work . . . Adults and kids lined up at the Biggar Credit Union for a bit of barbecue, Wednesday, replenishing all the lost energy of cleaning up the town. The fourth annual Spring Community

Cleanup, hosted by the Credit Union, went off without a hitch - and the town, no part due to everyone who participated - looks all the better for it! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Great Plains College congratulates Biggar graduates board member Ray Sadler, training consultant Les Erickson representing S I A S T, a n d Wa r m a n Region manager Dale Kroetsch.

Members of this year’s

Great Plains College said congratulations and farewell to 18 students last Tuesday during the Biggar Program Centre graduation ceremony at the Westwinds Motor Hotel.

Nine students each from the Electrician and Basic Education Adult 12 programs completed their certificates this school year, and will be joined by 11 graduates from the practical nursing program in November.

“Our students have made an investment in their lives through education,” said Great Plains College (GPC) program coordinator Cindy Keith.

“Their successes will stay with them forever as they pursue further education and their careers, and they should be proud of themselves.”

Special guests in attendance included Biggar mayor and GPC

Keith. “Becoming an adult student does come with many challenges and sacrifices, and I would like to congratulate the

students on overcoming these challenges, not giving up and working through these sacrifices.”

to improve community airports Biggar to receive $25,000 for repairs Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter announced, May 4, that pilots coming into Biggar Airport will soon see runway improvements.

Fifteen airports, including Biggar, have been approved for grants through the Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program, which is designed to help offset costs for upgrades.

“I’m very pleased the provincial portion of the 50-50 cost sharing initiative will remain at $700,000

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this year after being increased 40 per cent last year to meet the demand of this program,” Reiter said. “By partnering with communities,we’re ensuring a network of airports with dependable infrastructure is in place to enhance economic development in sectors like tourism, oil and gas and agriculture as well as assist in delivering air ambulance, medivac and STARS emergency services.”

As mentioned, Biggar will receive $25,000 for runway repairs. Biggar Airport has not received CAP funding in the past.

The approved funding amounts and planned projects for the other community airports are as follows: • Assiniboia, $25,000 for Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS); • *Birch Hills, $25,000 for runway and apron crack sealing; • Estevan, $131,231 for rehabilitation of the main apron; • *Gravelbourg, $66,500 for lighting, taxiway and apron repairs resurfacing; • Lucky Lake, $45,000 for

crack seal runway, asphalt repairs and repainting runway lines; • Maple Creek, $21,629 for runway and tarmac resurfacing, and repainting runway lines; • *Melfort, $22,000 for a GPS system; • North Battleford, $25,000 for runway repairs; • Rural Municipality of Frontier, $2,690 for repainting runway lines; • Shaunavon, $35,313 for slurry seal and paint runway lines; • Swift Current, $32,500 for pavement overlays and perimeter fence; • Unity, $37,500 for runway repaving; • Weyburn, $40,000 for completion of runway recapping; and • Yorkton, $165,637 for runway and taxiway repairs, drainage rehabilitation, fencing, apron and taxiway expansion. (*Denotes: communities that have not received CAP funding in the past). “ We a p p r e c i a t e t h e support from the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure and the various communities through this program,” Saskatchewan Aviation

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Happy feet, and a song from the soul . . . Biggar School of Dance’s Kelsey Hammond and Ashley Heather (background), put their best foot forward, May 5. A two-day dance recital for the local school was held at the Majestic Theatre. See Page 10 for more pictures, and biggarindependent.ca this Wednesday for video!

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Council President Janet Keim said. “Aviation plays an important role in the transportation sector and the Community Airport Partnership program assists in improving the overall safety at these airports.”

Eligible airports were able

to apply for this provincial program funding for projects supporting economic development, general access to surrounding communities, air ambulances, commercial operations and aviation safety.

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Opinions Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: Re: Mother of the Year Tea It is disappointing to know that few mothers showed up to the tea on May 1.

I could not because I was ill, but I remember in the past, there were plenty more mothers being honoured.

I was very honoured to be recognized and I hope next year’s Mothers Tea will bring out the mothers, not only from Biggar but surrounding towns. It is a pleasure to know your family cares.

I am sorry I was too ill to attend but like I said, it was an honour. It meant so much to me.

Sincerely Doris Wilderman, Biggar

Dear Editor Last Friday, May 4, I had the opportunity to take a drive out to my mom and dad’s.

They live on the east, 16 mile road of Biggar.

As I drove the five miles to their farm I was shocked at the condition of the gird road. The ruts, rocks, and pot holes made driving an unpleasant and dangerous experience.

In all the years I have been driving this road I have never seen it in such an utterly disastrous condition. I would have to think that there is still a council for the RM of Glenside that looks after the upkeep of the roads.

As a councillor or reeve on the Glenside council I would be embarrassed to say I sat on this board.

If this road was any

indication of the rest of the roads in the RM I would fully understand if the taxpayers took action on this. Now the council may blame previous workers, farmers, the weather, et cetera for this, but let’s get real, it is your responsibility to ensure this doesn’t happen and do all that you can to remedy it.

If the roads were kept up properly none of those factors previously mentioned would matter. All you have to do is drive down grid roads where there is proper maintenance and management of the roads to understand this.

To the taxpayers and users of the Glenside roads, I feel for you.

Tammy Ramsay, Biggar

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Green power an expensive failure Have governments learned the lessons of the Green Power fiasco? by Gwyn Morgan, Columnist Troy Media Distributed

by Troy Media, www.troymedia. com A recent study, conducted by respected energy economist Gerry Angevine for the Fraser Institute, found that Ontario residents will pay an average of $285 million more for electricity each year for the next 20 years as a result of subsidies to renewable energy companies.

By the end of 2013, Ontario household power rates will, with exception of PEI, be the highest in North America and will continue to accelerate while most other jurisdictions see rates level off. Even more alarming for the province’s economic competitiveness, businesses and industrial customers will be hit by almost $12 billion in additional costs over the same period.

“Feed-in” rates very

expensive Such is the legacy of the provincial government’s 2009 decision to establish “feed-in” rates ranging from 80.2 to 44.5 cents per kilowatt-hour (Kwh) for solar power and 13.5 cents/Kwh for wind power. These solar feedin rates average 11 times the 5.6 cents/Kwh paid for nuclear and 18 times the 3.5 cents/Kwh for hydro generated power.

The wind power rates are more than twice as high as nuclear and four times those of hydro.

Besides the enormous direct cost of these huge subsidies, there’s also a big hidden cost for expensive fossilfueled standby facilities because the wind doesn’t always blow and the Ontario sun certainly doesn’t always shine.

Faced with rising consumer reaction the provincial government recently announced modest feed-in rate reductions, but those do nothing to change the

results of the Fraser study, since thousands of contracts already approved have been guaranteed these higher rates for the next 20 years.

Premier McGuinty has predicted that the subsidies will propel Ontario to world leading position in green power technology, creating thousands of jobs. Sadly, the Fraser study shows quite the opposite as the province’s already beleaguered manufacturing heartland sees a former electricity cost advantage transformed into a competitive millstone.

Ontario isn’t the only place where grand green power dreams have turned into a nightmare.

Several European countries began doling out subsidies nearly a decade ago. Germany has given away $130 billion, mostly to solar power companies. Yet solar power makes up a minuscule 0.3 per cent

of German power supply, while doing virtually nothing towards the original objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Last February, Germany’s Minister of Economics and Technology announced a pullback from green power subsidies stating that the cost was “a threat to the economy”.

Spain also poured cash into solar and wind power subsidies with little to show for it except a $25 billion increase in this financially crippled nation’s debt. Meanwhile, British consumers have grown increasingly outraged over paying some $700 million a year in wind farm subsidies that produce less than 0.5 per cent of power demand.

In the United States, green power companies have received more than US$4 billion to build wind farms as part of the Obama administration’s massive job stimulus program.

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The Administration also awarded grants and loan guarantees to solar power companies with pretty rickety business plans. Last September, California based Solyndra LLC sought bankruptcy protection after receiving US$535 million in federal loan guarantees to build a new solar panel factory.

And, earlier this month, Solar Trust filed for bankruptcy after failing to meet the terms a US $2.1 billion federal loan guarantee to build what was to be the world’s largest solar power generation plant.

A perfect storm It’s not only power consumers and taxpayers who have been hit by the green power mania. In

a February 24 article headlined “Perfect storm hits green energy stocks”; the Globe and Mail reported that 10 wind and solar equipment makers in China, India, Europe and the U.S. have seen the price of their shares collapse by 86 to 98 per cent since 2008; as a combination of ineffectual environmental benefit, escalating power costs and debilitating government deficits drive a precipitous drop in the outlook for green power subsidies.

The lessons of the green power debacle are clear: for governments, forcing consumers and taxpayers to subsidize any business almost always leads to economic damage and political unpopularity; for investors, companies living on government subsidies will die when they stop.

Gwyn Morgan is a Canadian business leader and director of two global corporations.

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MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012

I sat staring at the picture, thinking everything looked eerily familiar. Let me describe what I was looking at: there was a piece of wire, a pair of scissors, an old cashier receipt, a marker, some pens, some screws, elastic bands, screwdriver, a battery, pennies, windshield scraper, ruler, flashlight, push pins, paper clips -- all in some sort of disarray.

You guessed it, it was a picture of a junk drawer.

Everyone has one. It comes in handy. If you don’t want to take the time to put something in its proper place just throw it in the junk drawer. Really, that’s what a junk drawer is.

It’s the place you throw something because you don’t have time to put it in its proper place right now. Like that nail.

You would have to take it out to the garage or down to your basement and find the container -but you’ll do that later, for now let’s just throw it in the drawer.

Some items belong in a junk drawer. Where else do you put elastic bands? And why is it that after you have

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open the bag and used two do the others just disappear? There are 100 bands in one bag.

There is no way I used that many for my project. Yet when I need the next one, there are none to be found.

Ditto for pens. Where else do you put them?

Sure, some organizer person might say you should house them in a container near your computer, but who does that? They get thrown into a drawer, some are never ever found again.

Or, if you do happen upon them the ink has dried out so into the garbage they go.

I’m sure the psychologists would have something to say about people’s junk.

Maybe Freud would even come up with some interesting and revealing facts about the type of junk you keep in your junk drawer. What does that say about your thoughts on life? Is your life a bit like your junk drawer?

Sort of cluttered, yet purposeful.

After all, the junk drawer has a purpose.

It collects all sorts of things that, for some

reason or another, you don’t want to throw away, can’t throw away, or won’t throw away.

As I write this column I’m trying to remember what is in my junk drawer. Yes, I have one.

Everyone does so there is no use denying it.

Anyway, at this point in time I can’t remember what is in the drawer but I can guess. It will have batteries, pens, probably pennies, screwdrivers, and lots of other stuff.

Stuff. Just plain old stuff. Some of which I don’t know where to put.

There are millions of sites that will tell you how to organize the junk drawer but why would you want to. It is called a junk drawer for that very reason. Any attempt to organize it is completely insane. After all, if it were organized the stuff would no longer be classified as “junk”. Junk is not something which should be organized.

However, that does not mean you should not clean it out every now and then. After all, you have to make room for more junk.

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BCS badminton stars shine . . . Senior Blazers Dylan Haynes, Sam Mao, Mike Muller, Danton Hollman (back row, left to right), and Cheyanne Lehnert, Ceejay Lehnert, Edyn Keith, and coach Will Johnson (front row) have plenty to smile about as the badminton stars placed high. Cheyanne Lehnert and Dylan Haynes (1st Mixed Doubles), Mike Muller and Sam Mao (1st Boys Doubles), Danton Hollman (2nd Boys Singles), and Ceejay Lehnert and Edyn Keith (2nd Girls Doubles), at a recent meet, qualifying them to move on to Regional play.

Congratulations! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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by Bob Mason YT used to think that he knew quite a bit about our province and always felt proud to have a conversation like the following: YT (Yours Truly) “Where do you come from Joe?” Joe “Way down south of here. You never heard of the place !”

YT “Try me, I’ve been about quite a bit!”

Joe “How about Prelate.

Ever heard of it before?”

YT “Prelate . . . Prelate . . . Sure, down between Leader and Sceptre. I used to confuse that name with Cree Lake and wondered where they got 50 cows for their lottery!”“ So you have heard of it!”

YT “You betcha.

Ever heard of Kevin Brautigam from down there?”

But then this guy, who thought he was so knowledgeable, got a Saskatchewan Encyclopedia for Christmas a while back!

YT turned a few of its thousand pages, and sure enough saw a hundred names he had seldom heard before!

William Martin: Yours Truly thought that he knew all the Martins, because they were always just in front of him on the army pay parade (MAR-MAS), but lately I understand that some of them can be found throwing curling rocks, associated with “The Biggar Credit Union” or designing my summer underwear (or is it Martine?) or even Prime Minister of Canada, eh?

I’m sure William Martin did some great things for Saskatchewan, but on account of him being, not our first, but second premier 19161922 (and long before YT knew anyone!), he is not on YT’s list of who’s who in Saskatchewan!

On page after page of that big book are the names of a hundred people Yours Truly has never heard of before, but I’m sure that all of them have made some great contribution to our prairie society or they wouldn’t be there!

I hate to admit this, but what YT is trying to explain is that although he likes to give the impression he knows everything, there is a lot of history about our own province he has no idea of!

Sorry!

There are a few incidents that he does recall though, little happenings stored somewhat hazily in his egotistical memory during his (I was going to write debatable) lifetime.

Little memories that haven’t done much to shape our provincial “Psyche”, eh? But at least his! And, like a lot of oldtimers, he tells about them over and over . . .

But, as Walt Disney sez “Believe it or not”, here some of them are!

Grant Macewan: There is quite a long writeup in that book about the many accomplishments of Grant McKewan (darnit, I’m going to get that name right yet!) including writing, but I’ll bet that final the stuff he has written there is no account of the “The Big Runaway”!

There must have been hundreds of “horseage” runaway stories told over the years of Saskatchewan history.

Some very exciting I’m sure, and some kind of sad, but for size, I’m not sure that even O.B. Lassiter (the Alberta “Long-line skinner!) couldn’t beat this one!

There was a big wagontype machine on the U of S campus when YT worked there in 1941 (I forgot its name) used for testing the drawbar power of tractors. One day (with Farm Manager McKewan’s blessing) it was decided to test the draw-bar power of 16 horses - four tandem four horse teams!

It took a few days to assemble all the paraphernalia necessary to hitch such a large team, but eventually a driver climbed on the big rig, gathered up the many reins and hollered “Giddap!”

It wasn’t so much a standard “runaway” as it was a “walkaway” (some of the older horses could hardly move!), but as the

No cushy ride, this . . .

A high school cowboy endures the longest eight seconds in sports, May 5 during the Saskatchewan High School Rodeo Association (SHSRA) stop in Biggar. The two-day event marked the return of rodeo whole mass of horses started off, eveners broke, bits of old harness snapped, and long reins pulled apart.

Despite the frantic “whoas!” of the driver, and the other “would be” drivers standing around, the whole 16-horse team just strolled away and ended up in twos and threes all over the campus!

McKewan didn’t laugh!

Mebbe he wanted to but he didn’t!

I’m not sure what was proven by that test, but horsepower on the Prairies disappeared about that time as the manufacture of guns and bombs became popular mebbe that’s where that old machine went, eh?

Later on, McKewan became the premier of Alberta, and wrote a whole bunch of books, but any comment about “The Big Runaway” is never made!

M and C Aviation: (Mason and Campbell!): The history of Saskatchewan Aviation can be looked up anywhere, whereas the history ofYT will probably never be written. It is failings like this that prompt YT to contribute to this column. Thanks Independent people!

In the 1920’s or so there were a few bush pilots who dropped people off at a remote northern lake, but in 1932 or so, a few of them

banded together and formed Saskatchewan’s first commercial airline, M and C Aviation, headquarters at Prince Albert! When we were young people it was a kind of oddity to even see an airplane anywhere, so when one of my cousins and YT were in PA we went down to the north end of Central Avenue where a few planes were parked on the North Saskatchewan River.

We were standing there admiring them when a fellow came along!

“What are you fellows doing here?”, he asked.

“This is the private property of M and C Aviation!”

to Biggar. Unfortunately, Sunday’s performance was rained out, but organizers are already planning next year’s event. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

My cousin pointed at a nearby sign that read “M and C Aviation” Our names are Mason,” he said, “and we just came by to see how everything was going!”

YT owned a Volkswagen once. But had never even touched a plane before!

You’ve heard about the abbreviated bovine sire that saw a cow a mile away and hustled over!

Cominco Potash mine (well it used to be Cominco, now it is Agrium?). There a few potash mines in Saskatchewan YT hasn’t written about, but he has sure penned quite a bit about this one. After

all, he did work there for years!

When Yours Truly first went there, one of the bosses told him: “Bring a few old farmers with you next time you come, and we’ll fire away everybody else!” (Quite a compliment for old farmers, eh?)

Hope for a hungry world, the thought that somehow we can try To curb the ills the world has got or stop some starving cry.

Help more to ease the empty ache of things we haven’t done Than all the armaments we make, or all the wars we’ve won!

Local cowgirl wins prestigious award . . . Bliss Peters poses with her horse, complete with new kit. Peters won Horse of the Year at the recent Sunshine Winter Series. (Submitted Photo)

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New house construction up in April Saskatchewan urban housing starts continue to rise according to figures released May 8 by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation for new construction in April 2012.

Urban housing starts were up by 37.2 per cent in April 2012 over April 2011, the fourth highest percentage increase among the provinces.

“Saskatchewan is going through a period of unprecedented growth - record population numbers and record job num-

bers - leading to a greater demand for new housing,” Enterprise Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Over the last year that growth has been significant in residential construction, and we believe it will continue into the foreseeable future.”

Single detached units were up by 31.4 per cent on an annual basis, while multiple units increased by 45.0 per cent. In the first four months of 2012, housing units were up by 34.8 per cent over the same period last year, the

third highest increase among the provinces.

“One of the factors driving the demand for new housing aside from a growing population is the fact that consumers are very confident about Saskatchewan’s economy,” Harrison said. “People in our province are enjoying strong wages and have many career options available to them, giving them the confidence to make large personal investments like building a home in our province.”

Biggar Central School 2000 and Sun West School Division would like to thank the following for supporting the Grade 10 P.A.R.T.Y. (Preventing Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth) program:

April 30 was the Families and Schools Together (F&ST) graduation ceremony. All five families successfully completed the program, and each was awarded a certificate, yearbook, parenting book, and a DVD highlight video containing photos taken over the span of eight weeks. Congratulations to all five families!

(Submitted Photos)

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PUBLIC NOTICE SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK Council have designated the week of May 14th - 18th, 2012 for the purpose of observing SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK in the Town of Biggar. This week will provide residents an opportunity to clean up their yards and alleys and to place this additional garbage, junk and white metals in the lane during this week for pick up by the Town.

USED TIRES are not allowed in the landÀll and WILL NOT be picked up.

HOUSEHOLD RENOVATION material will not be picked up -- it is the property owner’s responsibility to remove this material.

During the work week of May 22th - 25th, 2012, the Town will provide extra men and equipment to carry out a one-time pick up of the garbage and junk material placed in the lane during spring clean up week.

Additional garbage, junk and white metals placed in the lanes after May 18th, 2012 will be the responsibility of the property owner to remove.

Council would like to thank you for your co-operation and assistance in past years for spring clean up and we know that you will again make this year a success.

PERSONAL PROPERTY shall not be stored in lanes as the Town will be removing materials located in the lanes during clean up week.

The Town will not be responsible for any PERSONAL PROPERTY left in the lanes and which is removed during clean up week.

This is your town, please let’s work together to keep it CLEAN!!!

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Agriculture Federal elimination of PFRA makes little sense

by Calvin Daniels The federal government under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper is an increasing mystery in terms of how it deals with agriculture.

Apparently Harper, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, and the rest of the Conservative clan are the wisest Members of Parliament we have managed to elect in 75years.

At least it seems that way as a group of MPs elected by a minority of Canadians are focused on changing many of the long-held programs of farming.

This space has related the government’s handling of the Canadian Wheat Board often, so I won’t spend much time relating the Conservative’s arrogant

dealings in terms of that institution.

In its recent budget the government also announced it is eliminating the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s enforcement of nonhealth and non-safety food labeling claims.

The CFIA has a strong reputation in ensuring food safety in this country, and consumers should not be happy with that decision. When you think about how critical food safety is nothing that even holds a chance of weakening the food security system should be seen as a wise move.

The same budget also announced the federal government through the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration will be getting out of the

community pasture business.

The PFRA operates 85 community pastures with a history dating back to the 1930s when the federal department

took on the role of reclaiming lands across the Prairies impacted by the severe drought of that decade.

Since then the PFRA has remained an important agency in terms of water

management, grants owing through for dugouts and wells, and in dealing with droughts in various ways, including offering thousands of trees through the years for shelterbelts.

When it comes to research into important erosion control farm techniques, such as zero-till, the PFRA has been there.

The community pastures have offered farmers a source of summer pasture for their cattle, coming with experienced pasture managers looking after the cattle.

Most pastures even offer access to top quality bulls for breeding, helping producers to access genetics without the added work associated with wintering bulls.

It is a system which

has worked pretty well for some 80-years, but under the Conservative government’s current mandate it’s an area that gets cut.

The federal government is suggesting they will divest themselves of the pasture management over the next few years, with the plan to hopefully have the provinces, or producer groups take over.

That might sound reasonable, but there is something to be said for scale. The ability to buy bulls for 85 pastures and move them around as they need.

Having pasture managers paid for by a federal government agency is likely to offer better dollars than from 85-local cooperatives.

On the surface, rancher control might seem a

natural progression, but in this case producers haven’t exactly been vocal for the need for change, which at least was the case with the Wheat Board where a lot of producers were not happy.

In the case of the PFRA community pastures weren’t even a major drain on federal coffers at a time when balancing the books is just a dream.

Which begs the question why the Conservatives are doing this?

It also reminds of the old adage ‘if it isn’t broke, don’t ďŹ x it’, but of course Harper and crew are just that much smarter than every government since the 1930s, or at least they seem to believe they are.

Seeding slightly ahead of Àve-year average Five per cent of the 2012 crop has been seeded, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report, for the date of May 1 to 7.

The ďŹ ve-year (20072011) average for this time of year is approximately four per cent seeded.

Thirteen per cent of the crop is seeded in the southwest, ďŹ ve per cent in the southeast, four per cent in the northwest, two per cent in the eastcentral area, two per cent in the west-central

area and one per cent in the northeast.

Most of the province received signiďŹ cant rainfall during the past week that has further delayed seeding. This week’s precipitation has ranged from trace amounts in the northwestern region to more than 100 millimetres in westcentral areas, causing seeding delays.Fieldwork has also been delayed in the east-central and southeastern regions of the province due to wet ďŹ eld conditions.

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Provincially, cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 35 per cent surplus, 64 per cent adequate

and one per cent short.

Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is 23 per cent surplus, 74 per

cent adequate, two per cent short and one per cent very short.

Farmers are busy

moving cattle to pasture and trying to seed.

Saskatchewan hunters and anglers weigh in on regulations Hundreds of Saskatchewan sport hunters and anglers are having their say on the province’s hunting and angling regulations and, as a result, the Saskatchewan government is extending the survey deadline from May 9 to May 23. “Hunting and angling regulations hit home for thousands of

Saskatchewan families whether they go out on the land to put food in their freezers or just get away and relax,�

Enterprise Minister Jeremy Harrison said, Wednesday. “It’s great to see hundreds of hunters and anglers taking the time to have their say and let us know how we can make regulations work for them.�

The survey is collecting views from hunters and anglers from across Saskatchewan as well as stakeholders and out-of-province visitors.

Enterprise Saskatchewan is leading the province’s regulatory modernization process and will be coordinating this review. The feedback received through the survey will be forwarded

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 Province of Saskatchewan Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears of taxes and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 14th day of July, 2012, a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in the amount as required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

Parcel Lot/ Blk/ Plan/ Rge M Title Total Arrears Pt Sec. Twp. Number & Costs 117485848 SE 07 34 10 3 136273271 $1,144.67 136273316 117497739 NE 36 36 11 3 135142028 $3,467.73 117497717 SE 36 36 11 3 135142477 $2,515.04 A 1.0% penalty applies to these arrears monthly and will be added to form a part of the tax arrears.

Dated at Perdue, Saskatchewan, this 14th day of May, 2012 Allan Kirzinger, Administrator

to ofďŹ cials with the Ministry of Environment for analysis which will then be considered by the Saskatchewan government’s Red Tape Reduction Committee.

The Red Tape Reduction Committee is made up of several members of the legislative assembly.

The committee has been tasked with reviewing all regulations that have an impact on business to ensure that Saskatchewan’s regulatory structure is effective and efďŹ cient. “Saskatchewan hunters and anglers are providing us great feedback on our regulations and extending the deadline will create more opportunities for us to get more ďŹ rsthand viewpoints,â€?

Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said.

An electronic link to the survey can be found on the Enterprise Saskatchewan Web site

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$3.6 million invested in primary health care The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $3.6 million to strengthen primary health care services in the province.

To guide this work, the government also released the Framework for Achieving a High Performing Primary Health Care System in Saskatchewan.

“Our government is committed to the transformation of primary health care to better meet the needs of the patients, communities and health care providers,” Health Minister Don McMorris said, Tuesday.

“Our aim is a primary health care system that is sustainable, offers a superior patient experience and ensures better access to services as the foundation of our health system.”

The funding announced will support all Regional Health Authorities to improve access to primary health care providers and services and engage with partners and communities. Funding will also be allocated for designing and implementing innovative models of primary health care delivery in eight sites.

The eight primary health

care learning sites, built on partnerships between health regions, communities and providers are located in Yorkton, Meadow Lake, Lloydminster, Leader, Regina-inner city, Moose Jaw, Fort Qu’Appelle and Whitecap Dakota First Nation. These sites are in different stages of establishing primary health care teams that will work collaboratively to better meet the needs of the patients and communities they serve with a focus on improved patient experience and increased access to care.

The framework is a road map to a patient centred, community designed, team delivered approach to primary health care in the province. The framework will help to guide health regions, health providers and communities to work together to design primary health care services most suitable for their area.

Enhanced primary health care makes better use of a broad range of health professionals, working to full scope of practice, with a physician as a key team member.

“I am truly excited to

see the vision for primary health care in Saskatchewan come alive,” Saskatchewan Medical Association past-president Dr. Phillip Fourie said. “By defining primary health care goals, collaborative and team-based care delivery will be enhanced so that patient’s interests remain at the centre, and family physicians will be integral members of these teams for the delivery of care to all Saskatchewan citizens.

Saskatchewan family physicians support the goal of each Saskatchewan citizen being attached to a family physician, as they bring unique skills and specific training to complement the team. The physicians of the province also recognize that the evolution of quality improvement is grounded in the local needs and realities of individual communities.”

Communities play a vital role in determining the design of health care services in their areas.

For more information on Primary Health Care in Saskatchewan visit the Ministry of Health Web site at health.gov.sk.ca/ primary-health-care.

Kaelee Schmidt looks at the photographer recently, ready to donate her ponytails as Lynda’s Hair Design’s Kristen L’Hoir gets ready to cut. Kaelee donated nine inches of hair to make wigs for cancer patients.

Hayley Schmidt donated 12 inches of hair. (Photos for The Independent by Lynda’s Hair Design)

Landis Locals Helen Buxton 658-2115 After a rainy weekend, the farmers are now in full swing on spring seeding. They got a little later start this year, so are hard at it these sunny days.

Last Sunday I attended the Grade 12 graduation for my great-grandson, Ashton Czerniak in

Neilburg. Can you imagine how old that makes me feel. Aston is James and Trina Czernick’s son, Leon and Carol Stevenot’s grandson.

The Landis Seniors have received a grant to do maintenance and repair on the Landis Cemetery. Of course,

they will need help to do the work, so if you would like to assist, please call Don Sizer at 6584512. If you have loved ones laid to rest there and would be interested in seeing the cemetery looking better, please help us.

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MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012

The culmination of a lot of hard work hit the Majestic Theatre stage, May 5 and 6 as the Biggar School of Dance held their annual recital.

The talented troupe wowed the full house who attended the performance. It was the perfect blend of the ‘old hands’ and the fledgling dancers who, sooner than you think, will be the experienced dancers who impress every year.

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planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting

by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent Oh my gosh! The big ‘planting’ weekend is coming up, May long weekend! Already!

Seems I have spent the last several weekends staring out the window at lashing rain or snow, wishing it would end so I could get outside in the garden. Now it is nice out, and I feel panicked, there’s so much to do!

Before I go on, I need to share with you the ongoing saga of my sweet peas. I did forget to take the lid off the tray awhile ago and they got fried.

Starting lettuce seeds in cups, then transplanting into the garden, assures less thinning in the garden.

(Photo from wikipedia.com)

I managed to salvage some, only to have the lid blow off during one of the storms, and the tray got flooded! Salvaging the last of the survivors I put them in the ‘portable’ little greenhouse/cold frame I just purchased.

Then last Sunday’s gale blew the whole thing over, crushing the last of my sweet pea plants!

I shouldn’t say last . . . there is one plant left, and yet, because it seems nearly biblical the disasters befalling my poor plants, I expect the plague of locusts to descend!

What to do first? I have lots of flower seeds, and I did buy some more sweet pea seeds. I read the planting instructions on the back of the packages, and some of them state that they should have been planted before April 15! Gees, am I

Prunings . . . for a recipe for Sunshine Salad, cont’d on page 12

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MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012

Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (2 May, 2012) Saskatchewan has a proud history when it comes to our role in the Commonwealth.

From a capital city named after Queen Victoria to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit in 1939 to The Princess Royal visit in 2007, we have long enjoyed a special relationship with the Crown.

Evidence of that special relationship will be seen again later this month, when Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, come to Saskatchewan. The royal couple will be visiting Regina on May 22 and 23 to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with the people of Saskatchewan. On May 23, they will visit the Legislative Building to celebrate its 100th anniversary, then tour the First Nations University of Canada, and finish the day by attending a per-

formance by the Regina Symphony Orchestra.

There was more good economic news this week about the Saskatchewan Advantage.

Statistics Canada reported our economic growth in 2011 was at its fastest in almost 15 years, at 4.8 per cent.

That’s the best performance since StatsCan began recording this statistic in 1997; and currently second highest in the nation.

The Saskatchewan economy is strong and growing and our government will continue to take action to ensure it stays that way.

With growth come challenges such as finding affordable housing.

Our government is working on many fronts to increase rental housing in Saskatchewan.

The new Corporate Income Tax Rebate will deal with one of the concerns regarding the current corporate income tax structure, which has been identified as a bar-

rier to the development of new rental housing in our province. The rebate will help add 10,000 new rental units to the province by the end of 2016 at a cost of $34 million for the first five years.

Corporations eligible for this rebate will receive the two per cent small business tax rate instead of the 12 per cent general Corporate Income Tax rate.

This is a real step forward to providing quality rental housing across the province. Applications for registering eligible new residential rental housing are available by visiting the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation Web site , calling toll-free 1-800-667-7567 or contacting the SHC office in Regina at 306787-4177.

The Corporate Income Tax Rebate is only one of the tools our government is using to address the issue of affordable housing.

The Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, June

Draude, recently travelled to Newfoundland to participate in the Canadian Housing Renewal Association’s 44th Annual Congress on Housing and Homelessness.

This event brings together decision makers and policy experts from across Canada to discuss

and find solutions for common housing issues.

It is through meaningful discussion with those on the front lines and with stakeholder that we find innovative solution that makes housing accessible to everyone.

While our government has made significant

progress ensuring everyone benefits from the Saskatchewan Advantage, there is still more work to do.

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

Perdue library announces winner . . . Tanya Fyson, right, poses for a picture with Perdue Wheatland Library’s, Corrine Tweedle. Tanya was the lucky winner of the library’s barbecue basket raffle. (Submitted Photo)

planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting

Continued from page 11

Long Weekend Travel The May long weekend is coming up. If you are planning on traveling this weekend, please remember that the highways will be extra busy.

Protect yourself, your family and other travelers by driving safely. Be well rested before any road trip. Travel at a safe speed and only pass when it is safe to do so. Make sure your vehicle is in good working condition. And of course, don’t mix drinking with driving.

unprepared this year or what! And yet, I shall not admit defeat! I’ll get some of those seeds planted pronto. Maybe I will plant them in my recycled lettuce clam shells and place them in my brand new

Heartland Health Region Board Meeting The next Board meeting will be held Wednesday, May 23, 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 For toll-free health information 24 hours a day.

Please call 1-888-425-4444(TTY) if you have hearing or speech difficulties Smokers Helpline 1-877-513-5333 or www.smokefree.ca Questions about Medication? Call 1-800-665-DRUG (3784). Ask questions online www.usask.ca/druginfo Mental Health & Addictions Centralized Intake Line 1-866-268-9139 Monday to Friday 8:00 am—4:30 pm

Randy Weekes, M.L.A. for the Biggar Constituency 1-877-948-4880 OfÀce Hours: Monday - Friday 1 - 5 p.m.

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slightly wind battered greenhouse/cold frame.

Better do that tonight!

When they come up I’ll wait for them to form ‘true’ leaves, the leaves they will have as mature plants. Then I will transplant them out in the garden. I prefer to transplant little seedlings, then spreading seeds for many varieties of flowers.

I then know where the plants will come up.

Also with lettuce, saves the ‘on the knees thinning’ business. Thinning whilst standing holding a tray is so much easier for my back. One plant with

space all around it will produce much healthier head lettuces like iceberg and buttercrunch. Lettuces are cool weather plants, it is definitely time to get the seeds into the trays!

When that buttercrunch head is ready to harvest, I will make my Sunshine Salad!

• 1 head of cleaned and dried buttercrunch lettuce • 1 avocado, peeled and cubed • 1 tangerine orange segments or some canned mandarin segments • toasted almond slices

Celery Seed Dressing: Combine 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 to 2 teaspoons celery seed Add: • 3 tablespoons grated onion Gradually add, beating constantly: • 1 cup salad oil • 1/3 cup vinegar Assemble the salad ingredients. Mix the dressing. Add dressing to the salad just before serving.

So great to go with a barbecue, when the sun shines.

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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL

Village of Kinley Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Kinley for the year 2012 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the ofÀce of the assessor from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following days: Tuesdays, May 15 to June 15, 2012.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to Àle his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Village of Kinley, Box 51, Kinley, SK, S0K 2E0 by the 15th day of June, 2012.

Dated this 15th day of May, 2012 E. Lynne Tolley, Assessor

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If you are searching for some great entertainment value, and a chance to win huge cash prizes, then we suggest you visit City Centre Bingo the Bingo hall designed with you in mind.

City Centre Bingo is a bingo hall that is totally dedicated to people who appreciate a fun atmosphere in a bingo hall staffed by local volunteers with your community spirit at heart.

One of the most important benefits of charitable gaming at City Centre Bingo is the fact that funds are raised locally by charitable and non-profit organizations and used locally by these organizations to support their communities and local area. So when you play bingo at City Centre Bingo, the community benefits too!

Guided by Doug Paulson, City Centre Bingo offers numerous card purchase levels and Bingo game formats, plus balls event tickets. They have a full concession, baby sitting service, free shuttle bus service (in Saskatoon), plenty of daily specials, Double win Mondays, Player Appreciation Game Tuesdays, Dabber Day Wednesdays, Thriller Thursdays, Weekend Specials Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Bonanza Blowouts every Sunday.

City Centre Bingo is open 7 days a week for your enjoyment.

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When it comes to buying insurance or renewing a policy, consulting the right company can make all the difference in service, price, and value.

Price is always an important factor when shopping for auto and home insurance. However, the lowest price won’t necessarily mean that you’ll get good service, too. To get the best value for your money, the level of claims service offered by an insurance company is also important. The Co-operators has built their reputation since 1945 for reliable service, competitive premiums and prompt, fair claims settlement.

Insurance/Financial Advisor Randy Denton has retained a staff of experienced insurance representatives offering the best in insurance coverage. Look to The Co-operators to meet your insurance needs, whether it’s home, auto, commercial, homebased business, farm, marine, mortgage, plus travel insurance and individual investment needs and group retirement products.

As business insurance specialists,The Co-operators will act as a risk management consultant and design a program based on your company’s specific needs. By assessing your risks and exposure to liability, they can provide advice to avoid risk wherever possible, and custom tailor an insurance plan when risk cannot be avoided.

The people at The Co-operators can also guide your choice of life insurance, Segregated funds, Annuities and a host of financial products and services to meet your current living and retirement needs.

Saving you money without sacrificing service is why many of your neighbours are already clients of The Co-operators. They also have offices serving Meadow Lake, Unity and Wilkie.

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111 Idylwyld Drive N., Saskatoon 242-5050 (on the corner of Idylwyld Dr. & 22nd St.) www.kaltire.com Whether it’s time for new tires or scheduled maintenance and repairs that require immediate expert attention, Kal Tire is committed to improving your bottom line and doing it right the first time.

Car and light truck tires are made up of a complex architecture of steel belts; textile plies, advanced compounding and computer designed tread patterns. You’ll discover that modern tire construction offers a better degree of handling, traction, ride quality, tread life and fuel economy that far exceeds tires built just a decade ago. Tire manufacturers are always striving to deliver the most competitive designs in terms of performance and wear. Kal Tire has tires by Bridgestone, Firestone, BF Goodrich, Michelin, Yokohama, Nokian, Falken, Multi-Mile®, Goodride® and Nitto that last longer and operate more fuel-efficiently. Kal Tire also offers custom wheels to add a distinctive look to your ride.

More than just selling tires, Kal Tire with licensed technicians provides a full range of mechanical repair and factory scheduled maintenance services. Kal Tire offers “True Service” with light duty fleet service, free mechanical inspections, and expert service including brake work, suspension- Monroe struts and shocks, wheel balancing, computerized car and truck wheel alignments, tire repairs, plus Trico wiper blades, free battery testing, and quality DieHard® batteries the world’s #1 selling automotive battery, sold exclusive to Kal Tire.

Kal Tire is a Canadian company founded in Vernon, B.C. in 1953 that has grown to over 240 locations across Canada. The Kal Tire location on Idylwyld Drive in Saskatoon is guided by Bart Bilewitch, who is assisted by a professional staff.

Call Bart and his friendly staff at Kal Tire for a free estimate or appointment, and start enjoying superior service and top quality tires at competitive prices.

Saskatchewan’s Trusted Source for Hearing Solutions #1-301 2nd Ave. North, Saskatoon 244-4078 www.personalhearing.com 1-800 836-8088 The month of May is “Better Hearing and Speech Month”, a special occasion dedicated to increasing the public’s awareness of communication disorders.

One in ten Canadians have a problem relating to speech, language or hearing. Hearing Centre’s such as Personal Hearing Services are in your community to educate and help people with a hearing loss, with the use of innovative hearing aids that are designed to improve your quality of life.

Hearing loss can occur at any age. It is invisible, usually painless, and often develops so slowly that you are not aware that your hearing is failing until everyone starts to complain. It is natural to experience some hearing loss through aging. Numerous people over the age of 65 have hearing problems significant enough to interfere with conversation. For many older adults, social contacts are reduced already due to retirement, living alone or far away from family, or the death of friends or spouse.

Ryan Douglas BC-HIS and his staff, have the qualifications and experience to address your hearing concerns and work with you as a partner in your care.

Personal Hearing Services offers the latest in digital programmable hearing aids with wireless & Bluetooth technology.

Personal Hearing Services offer free hearing tests, a 90 day trial period, custom hearing protection, musician plugs, swimming plugs, assistive hearing devices, FM systems, amplified phones, batteries, lifetime adjustments, and more. They welcome DVA and all other third party insurers, and they hold hearing clinics in over 30 rural communities.

If you are concerned about your hearing or that of a loved one, call Personal Hearing Services for a complementary consultation, as they are our recommended specialists.

If you love your pet and want to give them the best to ensure a happy and healthy life, you may want to think twice about the pet food you are buying. Just like humans, pets need nutritious diets. Pets can also develop food allergies and food intolerance, with symptoms ranging from digestive upset and lethargic behavior, to hair loss and scratching.

Pet food manufacturers have put forth a tremendous amount of research and development in recent years, focusing on allnatural and organic pet foods. The wholesome products available at Pet Planet have the finest ingredients, added supplements and digestive enzymes. Increased digestibility helps reward your pet with a strong immune system.

Pet Planet shares the goal of helping your pet to be healthy and stay that way for a long, happy life. Whether it’s helping your pet to lose weight, exploring diet options, dealing with a food allergy, or helping your pet reach its full potential, their staff is ready to assist you with knowledgeable advice and old-fashioned personal service.

Pet Planet offers the best in pet diets from such brands as Horizon Pet Nutrition, Go Natural, Champion Pet Foods (Acana and Orijen), Eagle Pack Natural Pet Foods, Royal Canin, Martin Technical, Grandma Lucy’s, Canadian Naturals, plus raw food by Spring Meadows and Nature’s Variety. They strive to provide you with quality pet foods at everyday low prices. Their free points rewards program is designed to save you even more money-ask for details.

Pet Planet was founded in Calgary, in 1996 as a proudly Canadian, family run business with locations across Canada.

The franchise in Saskatoon is owned and operated by Mike and Rochelle Heebner, who are assisted by a helpful, friendly staff.

This Pet Planet has what you need including premier toys and treats. Gift Cards are also available.

Stop by soon, and see what’s new at Pet Planet, our recommended pet food store for value, and personalized service!

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When it comes to choosing furniture that will bring timeless style to your home, nothing matches the beauty and elegance of solid wood furniture. At Amish Heirlooms Furniture Ltd. they offer an unsurpassed selection of top-quality, hand crafted Amish furniture to complement any room. Every piece of wood furniture is beautifully made in Indiana, ready to become heirlooms for future generations.

Quality built products can also be handed down, resold and refinished, so they are not likely to end up in the landfill like cheaper materials.

Whether it’s a dining room or bedroom suite, entertainment centre, solid wood rocking chair, hutch, side board, children’s furniture or an accent piece like a bench or dressing table, Amish Heirlooms Furniture Ltd. with their impressive 6,000 sq. ft. showroom offers a convenient source for all your solid wood furniture needs. Make your home office environment more functional and stylish with quality desks, chairs and bookcases. They also have a nice selection of gift and specialty items, complete home accessories, and outdoor patio furniture for this summer.

If you don’t see what you are looking for, just ask--they can custom make it for you in a variety of wood, colours, styles and finishes, plus colour matching to your existing furniture.

Solid wood furniture from Amish Heirlooms Furniture Ltd. doesn’t retain allergens making it ideal for asthma and allergy sufferers. From the deep grain and warm rich glow of oak, quartersawn oak to the casual appeal of cherry, hickory, and maple, Amish Heirlooms Furniture Ltd. has the right wood species and finish for every formal or casual setting.

Owners, Gaston Cote and Jackie Ford and the friendly staff will ensure that you make a purchase of value that will satisfy for years to come.

Visit the store that comes recommended by people who demand value for their money- Amish Heirlooms Furniture Ltd. You can also view their numerous items online at www.amishheirlooms.ca.

P.O. Box 1807, North Battleford 306-445-5000 www.kramerauction.com toll free 1-800-529-9958 Kramer Auctions Ltd. would like to extend to you and your clients a service that can be used to turn real and personal property into cash effectively and efficiently. In your daily profession you might converse or assist people in situations where they have inherited or accumulated property they are in no need of. It has been the business of Kramer Auctions Ltd. to help families turn unwanted assets into cash.

Kramer Auctions Ltd. who are licensed, bonded and insured is a full service auction marketing firm conducting Saskatchewan auctions selling personal properties throughout the region for years.

Full service means that they do everything necessary to ensure successful sales.

One of Western Canada’s leading auctioneers Kramer Auctions Ltd. a 100% family owned and operated business are seasoned auction industry auctioneer professionals with unsurpassed experience in all forms of agricultural equipment, livestock, real estate, farm land, liquidations, antique to estates.

Their marketing and advertising, and web strategies are essential to maximizing buyer interest.

Guided by the Kramer family, Kramer Auctions Ltd. is totally mobile, and bring their business to your location, offering professional auction services. Their impressive web site allows thousands of people to view upcoming auctions and promotions cost-effectively, plus radio spots; sale bills, local newspapers and national newspapers get the message out about your upcoming auction event.

Kramer Auctions Ltd. is a community oriented businesses and has over the years through sponsorships and donating their auction service for various fundraising events proven their worth to Saskatchewan residents.

Decades of valuable experience, trustworthy reputation, and proven results have propelled Kramer Auctions Ltd. current growth, and goes into every auction they conduct. Turn Assets to Cash Effectively with a simple phone call to Kramer Auctions Ltd. who are “True Auction Professionals.”

303 50th St. E., Saskatoon 242-3411 1-800-667-3098 Frontier Collision Centre Ltd.664-DENT 2616 Northridge Dr., Saskatoon (3368) Cervus Equipment Corporation is proud to announce Frontier Peterbilt Sales and Frontier Collision Center are now part of the Cervus family of companies, which includes John Deere, Bobcat, JCB, CMI, Clark, Nissan, Doosan, Sellick, Power Boss and Noram. This includes all four branches; Saskatoon, Regina, Lloydminster and Estevan, and the collision repair facility.

Cervus is a fast growing entity associated with top quality brand names, and is proud to add the prestigious Peterbilt brand to their impressive line-up.

Manager Don Cates, who is assisted by a professional staff, guides Frontier Peterbilt Sales branch in Saskatoon. They proudly feature quality manufactured Peterbilt trucks founded in 1939.

Their remarkable trucks utilize the latest diesel and Hybrid green technologies. Peterbilt truck models are setting new expectations, and are some of the cleanest, most fuel-efficient vehicles on the road, with unmatched innovation and legendary quality.

Frontier Peterbilt Sales provide complete new and used truck sales and full-service, PacLease truck rental and leasing, and flexible financing, everything you need to succeed in business.

Peterbilt’s array of TruckCare® Services are carefully designed to provide customers with complete after-sales support throughout the life of their truck.

Frontier Peterbilt Sales provides high-quality parts, and has state-of-the-art computerized diagnostics that allow them to quickly diagnose engine and related performance problems with most make and model of trucks on the market today. They realize that time is money, and when you are not rolling you are not able to fulfill your obligations to your customers, therefore they have numerous work bays to get the job done right in a timely manner.

Frontier Collision Center Ltd. is their SGI accredited stateof-the-art bodyshop providing experts repairs and painting. It offers quality collision repairs and professional painting including large truck repairs, semi’s, RV repairs, motor coach, motor home, 5th wheel etc. with glass replacement, custom painting and province wide towing available.

Stop by the dealership today for a test drive or visit them online at www.frontierpeterbilt.com for further information.

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MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012

Harper gov’t takes further actions to restore balance in the criminal justice system Last Wednesday, the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Vic Toews, announced increased offender accountability measures to ensure the safety and security of victims and law-abiding Canadians come first, while criminals are held accountable for their actions.

“Our government is committed to keeping our streets and communities safe. All too often, victims have told us they feel the criminals have all the rights. We’ve listened. And since taking office our government

has been working hard to restore balance to our criminal justice system,” said Toews.

Toews announced five new measures relating to increasing offender accountability, including: • Increases to the amount inmates are charged for their room and board; • Eliminating ‘incentive’ pay for inmates working in CORCAN facilities; • Streamlining and standardizing the purchase of inmate goods from outside suppliers; • Transferring accountability for all institutional canteens to Inmate

Committees; and • Ensuring administrative costs associated with managing the inmate telephone system are charged to the inmate population. You use it – you pay for it.

“These measures are tangible steps forward to hold criminals to account and will save taxpayers over $10 million each year going forward,” said Toews.

Toews also expressed support for Roxanne James’ Private Member’s Bill C-293 – An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release

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Asquith News Neil Millard 329-4235 The Asquith Better Life Recreation Association held their meeting on Monday, May 7 at 1 p.m.

Happy Birthday greetings to all who will be celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this month!

The Royal Purple held their meeting on Wednesday, May 9.

The Seniors held their exercise workout on Monday, May 7 this time, instead of Tuesday. There will be no exercise on Thursday, May 10.

Now about Baseball: Baseballs were made differently in the old days.

They were much “deader” and didn’t go as far as today’s baseballs. The ball was hardly ever hit over the fence for a homer. So batters back then had to be much more skillful at aiming the ball right to the spots where the outfielders weren’t.

Today it takes four balls to walk a batter. But in the early days a walk took nine balls.

Mother’s Day this year will be celebrated on Sunday, May 13. A mother strengthens you with her prayers. Blesses you with love and encourages you with hope.

The Seniors will hold their potluck supper on Mother’s Day. Bring the whole family.

Tip of the Day: “Selfreverence, self-knowledge, self-control. These three alone lead life to sovereign power.”

Monday, May 21 is Victoria Day. There will be lots of traffic so take care and drive safely - and wear your seatbelt!

The last seniors exercise group will be held on Tuesday, May 15 until further notice. We need new people to join our group. Everyone is wel-

come!

The seniors will hold their bingo night on Friday, May 25. Everyone is welcome.

Spiritual Munching: Read the books, Genesis, Exodus, Daniel and Jonah. They offer stories of real people whose problems were not all that different from yours. Learn from their lives so that you don’t make the same mistakes they did!

I returned home from Moose Jaw on Saturday morning. It has been raining there, too. My grandson Spencer, who is 7 years old, is playing on his first baseball team.

He hit a grounder out to left field so he has started off the season with one hit! (his grandpa enjoyed it!)

The last Tip of the Day: Be as friendly to the janitor as you are to the Chairman of the board.

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OBITUARIES Hilda Burton (Mathison) (nee Koebel) Hilda passed away on April 21, 2012 in Burnaby, B.C. at the age of 97 years. She was born on April 5, 1915 in Kerrobert, Sask.

She was a longtime resident of Biggar moving to Edmonton in 1968. She then moved to B.C. in 1980 and resided there until her passing. While in Biggar, Sask. she was an active community worker with the Hospital Auxiliary and the C.W.L. Hilda was predeceased by her husband, Gordon Burton and second husband, Gordon Mathison, children, Ken Burton and Donna (Burton) Ball; and granddaughterin-law, Loree Boyne.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharron (Delmar) Boyne; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Iris Burton.

Mass of Christian Burial took place in Coquitlam, B.C. on April 27, 2012.

A Graveside Service will be held on SATURDAY, MAY 19 at 3 p.m. in Biggar Cemetery. All are welcome to attend. There will be a reception at Biggar New Horizons following service.

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Norman Blanchard August 13, 1955 - May 5, 2012 We are sad to announce the passing of Norman Blanchard of Glaslyn, Sask. formerly of Sonningdale, Sask. He is survived by special friend, Eileen Sauvie; father, George Blanchard; brother, Daryl (Shirley); sisters, Donna (Gordon) Ross, Marlene (Stewart) Foreman and Dorothy Barrington; six nieces and two nephews, as well as his children: Chad, Shae, Cole, Ty, Lexi and birth daughter, Rhonda. A private family Graveside Service was held.

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Sarah “Maxine” Sully October 31, 1928 - May 4, 2012 Following a brief illness, Maxine slipped away quietly at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon on May 4, 2012. She was 83 years old.

Maxine was born October 31, 1928 in Biggar, Sask. She grew up on her parent’s farm south of town and attended the Thirsk School. She completed her high school education in Biggar.

Following her graduation, she worked for a short time as a telephone operator. She married Earl Richard (Dick) Sully and together they raised their family in Biggar.

Maxine was well-known in the community due to her extensive involvement in volunteer services and other activities.

She devoted countless hours to the Anglican Church, the Royal Purple, the Diamond Lodge, Meals-on-Wheels and New Horizons, amongst others.

Whether with family or friends or complete strangers, Maxine was generous with her time, and selÀess in her support.

In her own time, Maxine’s interests ran from playing cards to gardening, to enjoying time “at the lake”. She was an avid and accomplished curler. For many years she participated in the Biggar Ladies Bonspiel and the CN Ladies Bonspiel in Edmonton.

Maxine leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of almost 65 years, Dick; her daughter, Carol (Fred) Hydomako of Biggar, Sask. and their children, Michael (Sarah) and children, Ella, Aidan, Finn; and Michelle (Duane); her daughter, Pat (Larry) Pangracs of Calgary, Alta., and their children, Martin (Kim) and children, Kira, Rachel, Kate; and Steven (Marlis) and children, Nathan, Archer, Chelsea; her son, Ron (Elizabeth Gardiner) of Ottawa, Ont., and their children, Amanda, and Jennifer (Darren) and children, Lane, Rose; her son, Dennis (Blanche) of Aberdeen, Sask. and their children, Jeffery (Leslie) son, Smith; and Scott; brother, Douglas (Evelyn) Potter of Biggar, Sask.; brother-inlaw, Jim Inglis of Biggar, Sask.; sisters-in-law, Vera Booth of Biggar, Sask., Dorothy Sully of Saskatoon, Sask. and Glynn Sully of Saskatoon, Sask.; and several extended family and friends.

She was predeceased by her infant daughter, Brenda (1948); sister, Phyllis Inglis; and parents, Harry and Laura Potter (Longman).

Anglican Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 2 p.m. from Biggar United Church with Pastor Mark Kleiner of¿ciating.

Special music was provided by granddaughters, Kim, Kira and Rachel Pangracs. Eulogist was Michael Hydomako. Organist was Diana Dolack. Honourary Pallbearers were all those who shared in Maxine’s life. Active Urn Bearer was Jeff Sully. An Interment ceremony followed in Biggar Cemetery, Biggar, Sask. Memorial donations may be made to Biggar & District Community Foundation (new long-term care facility), Box 489,

Gordon Leroy Gruber March 27, 1953 - April 18, 2012 A beloved husband and father, Gordon Leroy Gruber passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at the age of 59. He is survived by his wife, Mary Gruber; daughters, Sacha (Doug) Romanchuk of Edmonton, Alta.; Sarah Gruber, Stephanie (Steve) Gruber, both of Lethbridge, Alta; siblings, Josephine Barry, Joe Gruber, Pauline (Bernie) Kryzanowski, Dan (Bonny) Gruber, Bob (Yvette) Gruber, Maurice (Cindy) Gruber; sister-in-law, Diane Gruber; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by parents, John Gruber and Louisa Gruber; and brother Frank Gruber.

Gord was a long serving constable with the R.C.M.P. with 29 proud years of service in Edson, Wetaskiwin, and Lethbridge, Alta. His retirement in 2006 allowed him time to indulge in his many hobbies including wine and beer making (and tasting), gol¿ng, hunting, shooting in the PPC Club, perfecting his ammo reloading, archery, playing hockey, and mastering Wii bowling. Gord was a giving volunteer and an active member in the St. Martha’s Parish community, including a pilgrimage in 2011 to Italy and Spain for World Youth Day with the Pope. He and Mary were just developing a taste for travel, with numerous trips, both at home and abroad, in the planning stages.

Well loved for his humour, respect and generous spirit, Gord was a born entertainer, always striving to please those around him. With everything from passionate stories that inevitably enthralled, to the unexpected practical jokes that kept everyone in perpetual laughter, Gord lived his life with energy and enthusiasm. To know him was to have a friend, and to be his friend was a true honour; his magnetic personality and his strength of spirit will be carried forward by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife and his adoring children.

A prayer service was held for Gordon on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Martha’s Catholic Church.

The Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Martha’s Catholic Church in Lethbridge, Alta., of¿ciated by Father Fernando Genogaling.

Honour Guard was R.C.M.P. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery.

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MEMORIAMS MURPHY, Lillian: In memory of my precious mother, September 9, 1921 - May 17, 2008.

The memory of your laughter, encouragement, love and spirit live on in our hearts. Thank you for making all of us feel special.

You are our guiding light, our inspiration, and will be forever missed and always loved. We look to you for strength and guidance throughout our daily lives. We ¿nd comfort knowing that you are always with us in spirit and memory.

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CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all who attended our Gospel Music Night at the Church of God on April 29; for those who gave a donation for Missions and for the special donations given for the Roof Fund. We enjoyed having you.

20p1 We would like to express our heartfelt thank you for all the special people who attended to Fred in Biggar Hospital and Diamond Lodge; also to all our friends and neighbours for their phone calls, prayers and rides to Biggar to visit Fred. May all of you be blessed for your acts of kindness.

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COMING EVENTS

Eleanor McNally, May 9, 2005 Ben McNally, May 15, 2009 “Just seven years and three years ago Since our sad sorrows fell, But in our hearts we mourn the loss Of those we loved so well.

The world may change from year to year And our friends from day to day, But never shall the ones we love From memory fade away.”

Always cherished and remembered by Allan, Roy, Murray, Leanne, Kevin, Gerry and families

CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank Biggar Community Connections and sponsors for the lovely gift, excellent program and tea at the Mother of the Year Tea. Also thanks to Landis and Porter communities for gifts and asking me to represent them.

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SUNDAYS in May: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 319-7th Ave. E., Biggar at 10:30 a.m. Potluck lunch, Sunday, May 27 after church. Everyone is welcome. For more information or pastoral services, phone Rev. Mark Kleiner at 306-951-7122.

48/10tfn SUNDAY, MAY 20: You are invited to the weekly services at Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner Quebec St. and 8th Ave. West. No Sunday School; 10:50 a.m. Worship Service. Come and worship with us. Pastor Terry Wicks.

20c1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 23: 1:30 p.m., Biggar New Horizons is sponsoring an “Elder Abuse”. presentation. Presenters from the Saskatoon Council on Aging will be making the presentation.

Coffee and cookies will be served.

20c1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 23: meet at Redeemer Lutheran Church after school for a family, fun, food and worship event. Scavenger Hunt planned. Let Pastor Mark know if you are coming at 951-7122.

Everyone is welcome.

19c3 THURSDAY, MAY 31: Vegetarian Dinner Club at Biggar New Horizons, 6 p.m., $5/person.

Contact Fran @ 306-237-4429 (h) or Wednesday/Thursday @ 306-948-2446 (w). Everyone welcome.

20p3 JUNE 1, 2 and 3: Biggar Town & Country Fair Days… ¿reworks, parade, pancake breakfasts, interdenominational church service, BBQs, crowning of queen, 4-H Club Achievement Day, face painting, and a whole lot more!!!

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Please arrange to pick up photos that have been biggarindependent.ca used for publications. Thanks, The Independent or online

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COMING EVENTS FRIDAY, JUNE 1: Tea and Bake Sale at Diamond Lodge, 2 - 3:30 p.m. All proceeds to resident activity fund. Thank you for your support.

20c3 FRIDAY, JUNE 1: 6 - 9 p.m. and SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 9 - 12 a.m.: Biggar Arts Council presentation…Understanding Values in Art (all skill levels).

Alexander Gaspar, Instructor, $20 per person. Register at the Biggar Museum, 948-3451 19c3 SATURDAY, JUNE 2: 2 p.m., Adjudication and Open House in the Credit Union Gallery at the Biggar Museum. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome!

20c3 SATURDAY, JUNE 2: 7:30 9:30 a.m., Biggar Museum Town and Country Pancake Breakfast.

Everyone welcome!

20c3 SATURDAY, JUNE 2: Show & Shine fundraiser supporting Saskatoon Motorcycle Ride for Dad for prostate cancer research and awareness, 11 a.m - 4 p.m.

FREE burger and beverage with your donation. Located at Don and Mary Lee Sapsford’s farm, 20 km east of Biggar or 10 km west of Perdue on the south side of Hwy 14. All are welcome!

20c3 MONDAY, JUNE 4: “History, Bene¿ts, and Future of Unions in Saskatchewan”, with Keynote Speaker Larry Hubich, President, SK Federation of Labour. Question and Answer period following presentation, 7:00 p.m. at the Biggar New Horizons Center. Free Admission. Everyone welcome!

For further information contact Ken Crush at 306-283-4203 or Glenn Wright at 306-493-3023.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announce their 50/50 Lottery. Tickets $25.00 each. Available from Museum. Call 306-446-1983 We, Kim Westgard and Michelle Danychuk, would like to start a “Music for Young Children” program in Biggar. This program is aimed at kids aged 2-9 and focuses on learning music as a group through fun and games. Private voice, piano and violin lessons are also being considered. In order to start this program, we need students! So please respond ASAP with your child’s age and type of lessons you would be interested in so we can make this program happen!

Responses and any questions can be sent to Kim or Michelle at musicinbiggar@hotmail.com or call or text 948-9379.

19c3 Calling all emerging artists! Enter your works in Biggar Arts Council Local Adjudication. Entry forms available at Biggar Museum. Call 948-3451. Deadline for entries May 26, Adjudicator Alexander Gaspar.

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Beachfront property on Indian Point at Turtle Lake, SK - 1380sf year round home built 2004.

Included with this home are loads of extras and features.

Fully furnished. Double garage, approx. 1 hr from Lloydminster Opening Bid $100,000 July 7 2 p.m. www.kramerauction.com 306-445-5000 PL#914618 Beachfront property on Murray Lake, SK beautiful 980sf 3 bedroom cabin - yearround home built in 1988.

2x6 construction, ¿rm sandy beach, landscaped w/perfect view of Murray Lake, 1/2 hour from Battlefords, Opening Bid $100,000 July 13 - 7pm www. kramerauction.com 306-4455000 PM#914618.

INVITATIONS SUNDAY, MAY 27: You are invited to attend the bridal shower for Tanis Irvine, bride-elect of Reid Munro, in the Centennial Room, at the Westwinds Motor Hotel, 2 - 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome 19c3

TENDER BIGGAR & DISTRICT HEALTH CENTRE

New long-term care facility Biggar, SK Scope of Work

The work comprises the construction of a new 45,746 sq.ft. (4,250 sq.m.) long-term care facility connected to the existing Biggar Union Hospital with minor renovations to the hospital. All work will be completed without interruption to operations.

Sealed bids will be accepted up to 2:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, June 7, 2012, at the corporate ofÀce of the Heartland Health Region, 110 - Hwy 4 South, Box 2110, Rosetown, SK, S0L 2V0.

Bidders must be &2R certiÀed.

Every tender shall be accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of not less than 10% of the total tender price and a consent of surety.

The successful bidders will be required to provide a Performance Bond and a Labour and Material Bond in the amount of not less than 50% of the contract price for each.

Tender documents will be available for Prime Contractors at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2012, from the ofÀce of )riesen Tokar, 200 - 300 Waterfront Drive, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 0*5 upon a deposit of 150.00 certiÀed cheque or money order per set, made payable to )riesen Tokar. Please include a pre-paid, pre-addressed waybill for documents to be delivered. Document deposits will be refunded upon a pre-paid delivery of tender documents in good condition.

MISCELLANEOUS

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1-888-333-1405. www.choicetel. ca.

P R O V I N C E - W I CLASSIFIEDS. Reach 350,000 readers weekly. this newspaper NOW or 649.1405 for details.

TENDER Gravel Hauling Tender The Rural Municipaltiy of Biggar No. 347 is calling for tenders to haul approximately 2,000 yards of road gravel from a pit located at SW 35-33-16W3. If you would like to submit a tender, please show hauling costs and itemize any extra costs. In addition, please state the soonest date that hauling could begin.

Tenders can be sent by fax to 306-948-2250 or email rm347@sasktel.net. We would appreciate a response by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2012.

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

Quarter section pasture for rent, short or long term, prairie wool and sloughs, new ¿ve wire fence, dugout, RM Glenside, NE Biggar, 306-825-5169; 306-8215045 (cell).

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HOUSES FOR SALE REAL ESTATE

WANTED

Contractors registered in good standing with Saskatoon Construction Association, Regina Construction Association or the Prince Albert Construction Association and the SCA Plan Deposit )und need not provide a tender deposit.

Tender documents will be available for examination at the aforementioned Construction Associations and the Heartland Health Region Corporate 2fÀce by contacting Keith Cowan 306-882-4111.

A mandatory site visit for Contractors to the project site has been arranged for Thursday, May 24, 2012 beginning at 10:00am. )ailure to attend will make potential bidders ineligible.

Two serviced lots, side by side in Biggar, 100’x140’, $79,900. Call 717-4681 (cell) 5tfn FOR SALE. WARMAN 55 PLUS ACTIVE ADULT LIFESTYLE Large Ground Level Townhomes 306 241 0123 www. diamondplace.ca

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

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

7tfn This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith.

We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered. tfn Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements.

For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com. tfn

MISCELLANEOUS

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.

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FREE BROCHURE Kings County - “ Land of Orchards, Vineyards & Tides” - Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work!

Start Business!

- Toll-Free: 1.888.865.4647 www.kingsrda. ca

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 CANADIAN BUILT MODULINE 20’ X 76’ for as low as $99,900.

Sale ends June 1! Call Craig’s Home Sales. 1-855-380-2266; www.craigshomesales.com.

LAND FOR SALE

CARS & TRUCKS Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone. Fast approvals, best interest rates. Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877-796-0514. www.yourapprovedonline.com.

RECREATION 1981 18 ft. Okanagan motor home; stove, fridge, heater, toilet and sink; table and benches convert to single bed; over the cab converts to king size bed; combination gas and propane; propane tanks certi¿ed May of 2008; 21,819kms; asking $3,500. Phone 948-5497 19p3 1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 948-7521.

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SEED & FEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed d & Grain 1-877-250-5252

Stop in to…

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LAND FOR RENT

D E over Call 306-

NOTICE

Mom and Dad are Rachel and Darcy Jezowski of Lloydminster, Sask.

Grandparents are Betty and Charlie Beaupre, Brian Jezowski and Hugette Kitchen of Lloydminister and Don and Tammi Kitchen of New Brunswick.

Great-grandparents are Jim and Annette McKay of Biggar, Sask., Eileen Jezowski of Lloydminister and great-grandma Kitchen of New Brunswick.

SEED & FEED

BERRIES: Ben Hope Black Currant at $6.99/tree for full box of 80. Also cherries, Haskaps, raspberries, saskatoons. Free shipping. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Colby is delighted with his litter sister, Ava Lynn, 6 lb. 7 oz, born on April 26, 2012.

AUCTIONS

MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012

Classi¿eds Work Phone 948-3344

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

For more information call:

948-3820 302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar

LOST LOST: iPhone lost on May 9, somewhere on 200 block of Main Street. Reward offered.

Call 948-2524 20p3

HEALTH/ WELLNESS Alcohol & drugs no longer your friend? Today is the day to do something about it. Go to www.anguscampbellcentre.ca.

We’ve helped thousands ¿nd themselves again. 306-6935977 WAIST AWAY the summer days in a new bathing suit. Get your 1st 9 weeks for $99 Proven Results! Call Herbal Magic right NOW 1-800-854-5176.

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17

MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012

SERVICES

If YOU are…

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

CAREER TRAINING

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Become a Cardiology Technologist (CT) in your own community.

Wages range from $26.18 $36.26/hr. The only CT program in Western Canada accredited by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). Approved by the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT). This full-time program is delivered in a combined delivery format (guided online learning with regional classroom, lab and clinical placements). Student loans available to quali¿ed applicants. Toll Free: 1-855-CARDIO-0 (1-855-2273460) www.stenbergcollege.com

PROFESSIONAL SALES CONSULTANTS required. Be a part of Central Alberta’s largest volume Ford dealer. We offer a competitive pay plan with aggressive bonus structures, vehicle allowance and Central Alberta’s largest inventory of new and used vehicles. Relocation assistance and salary guarantee available to the right candidate. If you are looking to be part of our winning team: Please forward your resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email: d-brack8@dealeremail.com. Fax 780-352-0986. Toll free 1-800232-7255.

WELDERS and FITTERS required for busy Edmonton FCAW structural steel shop. $27-33/hour base plus bene¿ts, OT, indoor heated work, paid Àight. Fax: 780-939-2181, Email: careers@garweld.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed record removal since 1989.

Con¿dential.

Fast. Affordable. Our A+ BBB rating assures employment/ travel freedom. Call for free information booklet. 1-8-NOWPARDON (1-866-972-7366).

RemoveYourRecord.com.

Perdue Daycare, Perdue, Sask. is hiring full-time Early Childhood Educator to start immediately.

Please call Amber at 306-2374403 for more info. Email resume to perduedaycare@sasktel.net or mail to Box 142, Perdue, SK, S0K 3C0 18c3 Biggar Hotel… --part-time help wanted for Beverage Room, days, evenings and weekends available.

Must be 19 years of age. --Parttime cleaning person needed for mornings. Please apply in person with resume to Tammy or Monty.

17c4 EXPERIENCED WINCH TRACTOR and Bed Truck Drivers for drilling, rig moving trucking company. Phone, fax, email or mail. Email: rigmove@telus.net.

Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780842-6581. H & E Oil¿eld Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7.

NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved.

Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Alley Katz Bowl for sale… $235,000. 6-fully computerized wood lane; licensed lounge; 5400 sq ft cinder block building with 17 ft ceilings; maintenance free metal roof; energy ef¿cient radiant heat; licensed to serve food; games room with pool table 3 car games and 4 leased games; satellite TV; glow bowling; snack bar; of¿ce equipment and furniture; shows consistent growth for past 18 months. Call 948-4633.

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WORK FROM YOUR CASTLE! Do you have 10 hrs a week?

Teach over the internet. Free online training. Flexible hours.

Great retirement income. www. key2wellness4all.com

CAREER TRAINING 1,400 GRADUATES CAN’ T BE WRONG! Enroll with CanScribe Career College today and be a working graduate one year from now! Free Information. 1-800466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

PROFESSIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned, Àuid transport company servicing Northern BC and Alberta.

We are an equal opportunity employer now accepting applications at various branches for: Mechanics (Commercial Transport or equivalent). Wage Rage: $25. - $40./hour. Minimum experience requires: second year apprenticeship or equivalent.

Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3).

Wage Range: $25. - $35./hour.

Minimum experience required: six months professional driving.

Field Supervisors. Annual Salary Range: $90 110,000. (based on quali¿cations).

Minimum experience required: previous supervisory experience. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available.

Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and drivers abstract are required.

We encourage candidates of aboriginal ancestry, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply. For more information and to apply for these opportunities, visit our employment webpage at: http://troyer.ca/ employment-opportunities.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR in Slave Lake, Alberta requires heavy duty mechanic and industrial parts person.

Experienced apprentices may apply. Call Herb 780-849-0416.

Fax resume to 780-849-4453.

Busse Law Professional Corporation requires an

Administrative Assistant.

Duties may include some legal administrative duties, general secretarial work and receptionist. OfÀce Education/Administration course is not a requirement, but would be an asset. Please apply with resume and references to: Busse Law Professional Corporation Barristers and Solicitors 302 Main Street Box 669 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Fax: 306-948-3366 Email: l.kirk@sasktel.net Deadlines for applications is May 22, 2012.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Biggar and District Daycare is looking for a

full-time permanent Director.

Start date is Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Early Childhood Education diploma or ECE level 3 is required, or must be willing to obtain. Knowledge of QuickBooks, Word, Excel and Microsoft OfÀce is an asset. A tuberculosis test and criminal record check are required before an applicant is hired.

Applications are due June 1, 2012. For more information please contact Erin at 948-5169.

Please apply to: Biggar and District Daycare Inc., Attention: Board Members, Box 128, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0, or email: erinpoitras@hotmail.com Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

HELP WANTED A&W Rosetown is accepting applications for

Full Time

and Part Time Experience preferred. t $PNQFUJUJWF 4BMBSZ BOE #FOFåUT HIRING IMMEDIATELY Please drop off resumé Attention Rick or send to Box 1090 – Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0 or email rfarrell.aw@sasktel.net 29-29c

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Help Wanted…

• Waitress/Waiter, and Cook for part-time position; weekdays and two Saturdys per month, 16 to possible 30 hours/week.

• Part-time person for evenings and Saturdays.

Apply in person to Kelly’s Kitchen, 221 Main St., Biggar or send resume to foesch@sasktel.net

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ELECTRICAL

REAL ESTATE

Saskatoon

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

948-5291

Serving BIGGAR and Area

The sign you want. The agent you need.

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for:

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (office) Cell 948-9168 www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag., Broker

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

DUANE NEUFELDT Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012

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

Cell: 306-221-6888

PLUMBING & HEATING

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Residential rd

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (office) Cell 948-7995 www.TimHammond.ca http://Cari.TimHammond.ca

Cari McCarty Residential Sales

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent

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

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar, Sask.

948-3389

Cell 948-4478 Dave Molberg BSA

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

PLUMBING, HEATING & GASFITTING 114 - 1st Ave. E., Rosetown, Sask.

306.882.3535 Email: mecook1@sasktel.net

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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

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

Call: 948-2101

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Helping you Help yourself

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

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

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

Residential - Commercial Heating Cooling - Plumbing Central Vacuum Systems Gas Fitting - Sheet Metal

Inc. FRE E Es timat Call us for… es • Insurance jobs • Renovations • New home building • Drywall & Painting • Flooring (hardwood, ceramic, etc.)

• Residential/Commercial • CertiÀed installer for Logix ICF

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

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

For all your glass needs,

104 - 2 Ave. West Biggar nd

306-948-4846

ADVERTISING is an investment in your business.

available to do…

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

Call Jim @ 306-948-3333

McCARTY CONSTRUCTION • Commercial • Residential • Design Builder • Insurance Claims • Renovations • Drafting Service

“Big or Small -We Do Them All” Licenced Journeyman Carpenters Troy McCarty 948-5627 (H) 948-9280 (C) Mitch McCarty 373-8254 (H) Serving Biggar ... Since 1968

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

Fortney Enterprises Contracting • New Construction • Renovations • Residential • Commercial

email: northland83@yourlink.ca

HEALTH/ WELLNESS

- together with -

Call Greg Fortney

306-303-0009

Ladies Only

30 min.

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

948-2208

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

NEW BEGINNINGS WELLNESS CENTRE “Putting PERSONAL back into fitness training!”

Wayne Baldwin,

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

CPFT, CPTA, CnHc

Specializing in Exclusive Seasonal Personal Training Sessions! …for weight loss,

Spray Foam

Visit us @ 114- 2nd Ave. W., Biggar

Email: northland83@yourlink.ca Want to insulate your quonset, farm/commercial buildings, house or cabin?

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

Small Ads Work…

You’re reading this one!!!

948-2548 or 948-9710

OPTOMETRISTS

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

306-948-2814

SEED CLEANING

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:

Where you can feel right at home!

Phone… 948-2548 Cell… 948-8048

WHY NOT GET DOWN TO BUSINESS

BY PLACING YOUR CLASSIFIED AD, TODAY! CALL 9483344

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

Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions

Northland Foaming

306-948-2805 Cell: 306-948-6062

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

body sculpting, strength training.

* Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certificates available

Insulation

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

…owned and operated by Diane Larouche Ellard

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

Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses

Services available…

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

Your Healthy Living

“Building Trust from Start to Finish”

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

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS GLASS INSTALLATION

HEALTH/ WELLNESS

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…Financing Available Quality Service • Quick Completion • Low Cost Maintenance • Renovations • New Construction C

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Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (office)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

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

Phone: 948-5678

MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

LEGAL SERVICES

INSURANCE

BUSSE LAW

BIGGA R I NS URA NCE S E RV I CE S

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

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

• 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

Phone: 948-2204 or 948-3886

INVESTMENTS

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.

306-948-3408 Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

222 Main Street 306 948 5377

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

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

AUTOMOTIVE

SERVICES

KRF Automotive Detail Centre

Panasonic, Samsung,

DENTAL

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

ACCOUNTING

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

521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109

OFFICE HOURS

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 948-5133

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 This space available for… our 26-week commitment in this directory $ 2.89/week = $75 + g.s.t. (regular price $9.52 per week) One column x 1 inch size Call

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

Phone:

948-5600

MONARCH MEATS Modern Licenced Abbatoir

• sides of Pork & Beef available

948-3384 Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

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

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

216 Main St., Biggar

• custom slaughter, cut and wrapping • sausage making, curing and smoking

MACHINERY DEALERS

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

AUTOMOTIVE

Garry A. Faye

201B-2nd Ave. West

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 948-3955

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES Chartered Accountant Notary Public

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

948-1722

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

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

Your authorized

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

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

New Location 403 Main Street Biggar, Sask

Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

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

Kevin Kurulak Investment Rep Insurance Broker

Strategies in; Investment Succession Retirement Insurance Lifetime Income

948-3344

Prairieland Collision

INVESTMENTS

Rosetown, Sask.

306-882-2289

For all your investment needs, Visit…

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

948-3996 Open Monday-Saturday Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Sacher

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

Pamela Eaton

Robert Hoesgen, CFP

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352 Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc., and mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities Inc. ®Credential is a registered mark owned

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

Phone:

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

…call 948-3344

948-2442

Fax: 948-2484

SERVICES

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

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

A Sign of Qualilty!

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

Jerry Muc Phone: 948-2958 Fax:

948-5699

COURIER/HAULING

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

Biggar Tree services available…

Sewing & Embroidery

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

948-3381

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

Ivan Young,

Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

CWB CertiÀed Light Fabrication Mobile Welding

109 Main St., Biggar

948-3376

948-2700 Opening May 28th

Phillips Radio Shop

MANUFACTURING

Residential Commercial Automotive

For FREE estimates or enquiries CALL Wayne or Dorothy at

948-5678

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

658-4474, Landis, SK

• Jackets • Windsuits • Shirts • Hunting Gear • Bunnyhugs • Caps • Toques • Bags Check out our new website: classicmakings.ca Judy Judy Kahovec: Kahovec…

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

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

For appointments and inquiries, call Janet at 948-2091

Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 pm.

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

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer • photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc.

Call Anne @ 948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

Rebel Landscaping 948-2879, evenings 948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky • Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

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

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

Custom Grain Hauling 306-948-9278 Landis, Sask.

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

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

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

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

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

MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012

20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

12053MC00

505 Hwy. 7 West, Rosetown, SK

1.877.979.7999 www.rosetownmainline.net

S0L 2V0

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