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Canada’s only balanced provincial budget highlights Spring Session The spring session of the Legislative Assembly wrapped up Thursday with Premier Brad Wall saying the highlight was the introduction and passage of Canada’s only balanced provincial budget. “While other provinces and other countries are struggling with huge deficits and growing debt, Saskatchewan is a different story,” Wall said. “Our budget is balanced, our ﬁnances are sound and we are on the right track.” Wall said a balanced budget is a key part of the “Saskatchewan Advantage” that has our province’s economy leading the nation. “Saskatchewan employers have created more than 13,000 new jobs in the past year,” Wall said. “Our population is growing at its fastest pace in 60 years and many forecasters say we will have the strongest economic growth in Canada this year and next.” Wall said the strong economy enabled the government to keep virtually all of its 2011 election promises while still maintaining a balanced budget. These include: • Introducing a new “Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship” that will

provide up to $2,000 over four years to new high school graduates to reduce the cost of postsecondary education in Saskatchewan; • Expanding the Active Families Benefit and the PST exemption on clothing to include all children under 18; • 500 new child care spaces; • A new $10,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers; • Launching the STARS emergency medical helicopter service; • Forgiving up to $120,000 in student loans for new doctors and up to $20,000 for new nurses and nurse practitioners who practice in rural and remote communities; • Increasing benefits under the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) program by $2,760 per year for couples and $2,400 per year for individuals; • Increasing the Seniors Income Plan (SIP) benefit by $600 per year; and • Providing the first year of the government’s four-year commitment of $2.2 billion to repair and maintain Saskatchewan highways. “Last election, we campaigned on a

Four Gen Celebration . . . Tiny Tot Grad, Kaylee Poitras is surrounded by well-wishing mom Erin, right, grandmother, Joyce Sherbino, left, and greatgrandmother Joy Sherbino, Thursday as the nursery school celebrated their annual graduation. The landmark occasion for the wee students is the ﬁrst of many, many platform of sustainable spending, balanced budgets and a number of targeted promises to help

keep life affordable for Saskatchewan people,” Wall said. “In this session, we did what we said we

more benchmark occasions, and who better to share it all with as Mother’s Day was a scant few days previous. Log on to the biggarindependent.ca this Wednesday for more content in our Galleries section! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

would do. “We kept our promises, we kept the budget balanced, we kept the Saskatchewan

Advantage and we kept Saskatchewan moving forward.”

Session ends, NDP say their mission continues Saskatchewan’s people expected better from the Sask Party government, and they deserve better than what they got in the spring session of the Legislative Assembly, said NDP leader John Nilson Nilson closed the spring session Thursday by

Drag race . . . No traction-control, no Formula 1 inspired launch-control, just pure manual power as kids from schools in the district train for the track season. Here, Shawn Howard, right, Nicholas Garchinski and Ashley Heather put power down for the sprint to the ﬁnish, Wednesday at the Rec Complex, preparing for their ﬁrst meet in Rosetown the following day. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

speaking out against, what he calls, the surprise attacks the Sask Party foisted on Saskatchewan people. “The Sask Party has made the choice to spend millions of taxpayer dollars on three more politicians. They killed jobs and devastated a critical segment of the economy and our culture with their ideological attack on the ﬁlm industry. They betrayed immigrants planning to move their families to Saskatchewan. They turned their war on labour into a war with every person who works for a living,” Nilson proclaimed. “None of this was discussed with the people of Saskatchewan during the election campaign. The lack of consultation and lack of respect for everyday families leaves us all wondering; what’s coming next?” Nilson noted that the brightest spot of the 11week session was the broad public engagement. Phone calls and e-mails rolled in

to the NDP caucus office while hundreds of people of all political stripes gathered at the legislature and filled the public galleries. “As New Democrats, we were pleased to see so many people participating in democracy,” said Nilson. “It was a great disappointment that the premier refused to leave his office and meet those hundreds of people on our own doorstep here at the legislature, time and again. But, democracy works best when people aren’t afraid to speak up.” Nilson said that the

critical issues of the session – including the addition of MLAs, the cuts to the ﬁlm industry, underfunding education and the NDP’s pursuit of better security for latenight workers through Jimmy’s Law – will not be abandoned by the NDP. “The session may be over; but it’s clear that the NDP’s mission to support smart growth, common sense and respect for the needs of everyday Saskatchewan people is more critical than ever,” concluded Nilson.

Seeding ahead of yearly average Twenty-two per cent of the 2012 crop has been seeded, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report, for the period May 8 to 14. The five-year (2007-2011) average for this time of year is approximately 18 per cent seeded. Significant seeding progress was made during the past week. Fourteen per cent of the crop is seeded in the southeast, 42 per cent in the southwest, 12 per cent in the east-central area, 17 per cent in the west-central area, 21 per cent in the northeast and 28 per cent in the northwest. Provincially, 58 per cent of the field peas have been seeded, 40 per cent of the lentils, 25 per cent of the durum, 23 per cent of the spring wheat, 18 per cent of the canola, 18 per cent of the chickpeas and two per cent of the flax.

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Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held May 1, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Don Cleaveley, Penny McCallum, Eugene Motruk, and Kirk Sherbino. Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $101,487.99, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $30,035.74, be approved. Council resolved that correspondence from the Town and Country Fair Organizing Committee, asking that Main Street from Second Avenue to Fourth Avenue be closed on Saturday, June 2 from after the parade until 5 p.m., be received and that the closure be authorized conditional to their organization advising all business in the area of their proposal. Council resolved that the debenture dated June 29, 2012 for $1,750,000 be signed and sealed by

the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer, and that the debenture and signed attached coupons be sent back to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board for execution. Council resolved that the Notice of Intention to Designate the Biggar CN Station as Municipal Heritage Property be published in The Biggar Independent and further that the Notice of Intention be registered as an interest on the title at Information Services Corporation. Council resolved that the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be approved to sign Amendment No. 2 of the Funding Agreement Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues under the New Deal for Cities and Communities. Council resolved that correspondence from the Royal Canadian Legion Campaign Office for sponsorship, be received. Council resolved that the Town hire the Biggar

Celebrating Mom . . . Biggar Central School kids, at Day Tea, treating moms and grandmoms to a day of the top of their lungs, sing the praises of some pretty coddling and spoiling - long overdue! (Independent special ladies, May 11. The school held a Mother’s Photo by Kevin Brautigam) Youth Travel Club 2012 to water the hanging baskets and planters on Main Street from June 17 to September 30, 2012, for a total of $3,800. Council resolved that

the painting tender to paint the Town Office and library building be awarded to Dorosh Painting and Contracting at an estimated amount of $7,800.

Council resolved that the discretionary use permit application by Bridge Road Land Management Ltd. to allow a multiunit dwellings as senior citizen housing in a CS-Community Service

District, be advertised in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw No. 01-632 and the Planning and Development Act, 2007. • Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Government releases review of Glencore acquisition of Viterra In March, the Saskatchewan government commissioned an independent review of the proposed deal by Informa Economics Inc. The report highlights the deal’s potential to give Canadian farmers better access to world markets and to improve grain-handling operations. It also notes Glencore’s commitment to establish its North American headquarters in Regina as strengthening Saskatchewan’s position in the grain industry. The report also ﬂags that while the share acquisition itself does not appear to have any effect on competition, the planned dives-

Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud, May 11, released an independent review of the proposed acquisition of Viterra by Glencore International. Bjornerud said the report highlights both potentially positive and potentially negative aspects of the deal that now must be considered by the federal government in its review process under The Investment Canada Act. “If the federal government approves this acquisition, we would want to see conditions put in place to hold Glencore to its commitments and to address the concerns raised in this report,” Bjornerud said.

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titure of assets involving Agrium could affect competition in the farm inputs sector. “Glencore has a significant global network that will serve as a market for Saskatchewan farmers and a vehicle for increased economic growth in the province,” Bjornerud said. “At the same time, we need to ensure there is no adverse effect on competition in farm inputs. That’s one of the concerns we would like to see addressed by the federal government. I was pleased to see that earlier this week, federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz told the House of Commons that the review process would ensure competition will not be reduced.” The report confirms Glencore’s plan to increase capital expenditures by $100 million over five years and to increase research and development spending in Saskatchewan. The report indicates the acquisition will have a mixed impact on job creation, saying there will likely be head office job losses in the short-term, offset by new jobs being created as Glencore expands its operations in the years ahead. Glencore has committed to a North American head office in

Regina, to relocate some positions from its European ofﬁces and to return a number of higher-paying executive jobs from Calgary. This is a reversal from recent years, when a number of Viterra’s key executive positions moved from Regina to Calgary - a trend that seemed to be a continuing reality into the future. The Province of Saskatchewan wants the federal government to ensure, as part of the approval process, that Glencore International’s acquisition of

Viterra: • establishes Regina as its North American headquarters; • maintains or enhances current levels of employment in ﬁeld operations; • invests in the Western Canadian grain handling industry by increasing capital expenditures by $100 million over ﬁve years; • continues strong commitment to funding research and development, including investment in the proposed Global Institute for Food Security; • continues Viterra’s sup-

port for community-based and philanthropic activities and investments; and • has no adverse effect on competition in farm inputs. Ultimately, the federal government will provide a decision on whether the proposed acquisition represents a net benefit for Canada. In doing so it can approve or reject the deal, and as part of the process, seek representations and undertakings from the proponent to establish that a net beneﬁt will result.

Pampering Mom . . . St. Gabriel School student, Tara Gidluck and her mom, Heather, spent the afternoon pampering and being pampered. The kids treated their mom’s to pedicures, singing, treats and a whole lot of TLC. (Independent Photo

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TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012

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Opinions Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: Let me say right at the start, I am very much in favour of developing our community. There are many different needs in our community and one of them is definitely housing. One identified need is the availability of housing suitable for seniors who are wanting to downsize yet still live independently. When it comes to affordable senior housing availability is even more scarce. Recently I have come to find out that there are some people in town that are trying to get Bridge Road Developments to build a 24-unit complex in Biggar. At first I thought that it was a great idea until I was told where they wanted to build it. Now, anyone living in Biggar would have to admit that there have been a number of poor decisions made in regards to zoning, and perhaps rezoning, of land to accommodate development. An example of this would be that our town is completely boxed in by industrial enterprises. Now it would seem that the town leadership is poised to make another poor decision and that is where to place this much needed senior housing. Bridge Road Development is a division of Encore Hospitality Inc. Encore Hospitality is a very large company that specializes in building large hotels and large apartment complexes for the seniors market. They are a company that definitely has the experience to do a large project. However, I would think that they want to make sure that they come into the community in a positive manner. My warning to them is that taking part of a park and building

an apartment complex on it would not serve that purpose. Certain people might say that there aren’t any other places available for a building this size. Well, I think that is just not true. There are areas in this town that need to be updated and perhaps that means that the town leadership will have to make some hard decisions. However, it would be far better for Biggar in the long term if these hard decisions would be made instead of yet another wrong decision. What sense does it make to “develop” a park? Once the green space is gone it is gone. Imagine if New York would have started to develop sections of its Central Park, would there be a park left now? We only have a limited amount of green space in Biggar. Yes, there is a sports park at the north end of town but that is not a neighbourhood park. Would it not make more sense to enhance Third Avenue Park between Dominion Street and Ontario Street? Perhaps the outdoor skating rink, which currently sits unused at the end of Third West, could be brought up to the park and placed kittycorner to the ice rink. Then it would be better used. Imagine being able to skate outside and then being able to walk across the street to get a hot drink at the concession stand. Doesn’t that sound better than taking your kids, or grand kids, to the park and looking at an apartment complex? I personally am asking that you call the town ofﬁce and let them know that you want the park to remain a park. Greg Fortney Biggar, Saskatchewan

Letter to the Editor: A group of interested and forward thinking citizens of Biggar along with Bridge Road Developments are very near to starting the construction of a 24-unit, three-story complex with underground heated parking in Biggar. The complex is a deluxe but affordable living accommodation for senior citizens. It will be owned, operated and cared for by people from this community. The need for this senior complex is very evident with 15 of the 24 units already reserved with deposits. Knowing what happens in other small communities we are very confident that by the time this complex is ready for occupancy it will be full and the second stage of the development will begin soon. Biggar would then have 48 senior citizen condos. With many months of careful planning and serious consideration for sites for this complex the decision was finally made that the only feasible location was on the east, grassed only, portion of what is now considered Third Avenue Park. The only other two spaces that could accommodate a development of this size are not centrally located and would still have to be serviced and have sewer lift stations installed. These services would make the cost prohibitive. The Third Avenue Park is an ideal location for a senior citizen housing development. This area in town is within walking distance to downtown the post office, grocery stores and coffee shops, rinks, bowling alley, Town Hall and New Horizon’s. Without attending meetings or seeking information a group of people are going to kill this project by getting

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signatures on a petition against the Third Ave Park location. Without knowing the facts they may be misleading people into believing the Park will be destroyed. The goal of everyone involved in this senior’s complex is not only to preserve this Park but to improve and enhance what is already there. The west half of the park where the trees are would remain untouched. The building would be set as close to the sidewalk as possible on the east end of the grassed area. The portion between the condos and the trees would be beautiﬁed with well maintained lawn, ﬂower beds, park benches and gazebos. This area could be enjoyed by those who use the park now as well as the senior’s from the complex with their children, grandchildren and friends.

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When carefully considered it is easy to see the huge impact this development will have for Biggar. Keeping seniors in their home town will certainly help in attracting doctors and keeping a hospital in our community. Motels, grocery stores and coffee shops will reap the benefits from first, the construction workers and then family and friends visiting the seniors. The significant tax revenue will help provide services to all the residents of this community. A decision by the development group in bringing the senior complex to Biggar was made that it would only proceed if it can be built on this piece of property. No other location is a viable option. This decision was made prior to the petition being

started. So if it be cannot be built there, sadly the entire development will be abandoned. It is our intention to make those who have started and those who have signed the petition realize that if this multi-million dollar project does not happen in Biggar they are the ones responsible for this huge loss. Hopefully with more explanation and a clearer understanding Biggar can still be among the many smaller or similar sized communities across Manitoba and Saskatchewan that are providing these accommodations for their aging parents and friends. This project will enhance the Third Avenue Park and increase the surrounding property values. Emil Itterman, Biggar

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TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012

One of my favourite places to visit when in Vancouver is Granville Island. This unique blend of eclectic and practical just speaks to the senses and instills a sort peacefulness. The farmers market offers up a variety of foods -- from home made pot pies (so delicious) to fresh vegetables to seafood. But, there is lots more -- fresh flowers, baking, crafts. The other buildings are home to numerous business ventures which I would call artisans. An artisan is someone who practises their skilled trade making products usually by hand. A stroll around the grounds shows just how diversified and technically sound these craftspeople are. There’s everything from pottery to scarves to food stuffs -- and more. This district is a perfect example of flourishing cottage industries. So, I started wondering just where and how the term cottage industry actually came about. Here’s what I found out. The concept started with English farmers around the eighteenth century. At that time the majority of the population made its livelihood off the land. But this is a seasonal job with nothing to do in the winter. They decided to put their time to

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good use in the winter producing textiles at a reasonable price. Hence, the term “cottage” industry. Cloth merchants would travel to the countryside and purchase wool from a sheep farm. This wool would be distributed to several farm households which was then made into cloth. The preparation would often involve the whole family. The wool had to be washed which would remove the dirt and natural oils. Then it was dyed. This task was usually the job of women and girls. They also “carded” the wool which meant it was combed between two pads of nails until the ﬁbres were all pointed in the same direction. After that wool was spun into thread using a spinning wheel and wound onto a bobbin. As this task was often undertaken by an unmarried daughter you can see where the word “spinster” originated. The term is often used, even today, to describe and unmarried woman. When it came time to weaving the thread into cloth the men got into the act as this process was more physically demanding. So, you see the whole family became involved in manufacturing. The merchant would return to pick up the ﬁnished cloth which he would

then resell in the city. It was a way for farmers to earn extra money and in the end was a boom to local rural communities. But, the world keeps changing and technology gave way modernizing and industrializing the textile industry. Cloth was now mass produced and many farm families were out of jobs. Some sold their land and moved to cities for jobs. Today we may “buy off the rack” and pick up items produced in factories but there is still a place for artisans to ﬂourish. Many customers appreciate the quality and uniqueness of items produced by craftspeople. There’s something to be said for owning an “original”. Something that will not be duplicated by being mass produced. And, it’s kind of nice being able to know the person who made it.

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Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron of Saskatchewan visit Acacia Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star on May 15. Evelyn Stapes and Faith Weese were each presented with their 50year membership pin as members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Several other Grand Ofﬁcers and visiting chapter members of Saskatchewan were in attendance. During the business part of the meeting, a monetary donation from Acacia was given to the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron’s special project, Huntington’s Disease; donations were made to the Biggar Minor Hockey

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TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012

Taurus (The Bull) by Bob Mason It seems to me that sometimes in the past Yours Truly (YT) has mentioned the old Green Hotel in Mont Nebo, Saskatchewan. But just in case, the Reader and YT (both of us!) have forgotten all about it, here goes anyway! Yours Truly was on road construction in those days (about 1967), building a highway between Mont Nebo and Spiritwood. Because civilians usually frowned on construction men, a lot of us drove down to the Mont Nebo bar many evenings. There were often a lot Native people in the Mont Nebo bar, and when they heard my old Volkswagen pull up and gently nudged the big cement outside, one of them rushed over to the big Wurlitzer and deposited a dime - when Yours Truly made his entrance he was always greeted by the same song: “I’m a dirty old man The days go by and the years unfold And I never thought I’d ever get old

But here I am! I’m a dirty old man!” One early spring as I walked into that place on my birthday not only was that same song playing but there were two full bottles of beer on my usual table. Yours Truly looked back through his index of the stuff he sends in to The Independent and ﬁnds out that they had already printed one on “birthdays” in July 2004. After he read a few paragraphs of it he thought. surely there must be more meaning to a persons birthday than just a few wisecracks!” So, with a little more

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sedate rundown on “Birthdays Past”(BP) here goes! Dad and Mother (like all Parents!) thought a lot of their children, and I’m sure (as toddlers), we received many little gifts from them for our birthdays. but the ﬁrst one that I actually remember, was the oh, so expensive, $1.25 baseball glove that they gave one when YT was 6 years old or so. Boy, was I ever proud of that glove! And right away was elevated into that group who played on baseball teams with “The Sultan of Swat”, the “Georgia Peach”, “Satchelfoot Paige” and “Stan the Man”! My brothers were always far better at any sport than I ever was, and of course YT shared that, so elevated, piece of baseball prestige with them. The three of us played out in the yard many evenings and eventually got to be pretty good (for young boys!), but one day we took that glove to school, where all the older boys used it (and sometimes even fought over it), leaving us little guys to

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could escort girls around (they didn’t smile on him much anyway!), drive his Daddies car (I still think that the belt-lacing on the tire should have held!) or go into the local bar and pool room (I still don’t believe half of the lies I hear!). And then aha, we finally got to be 20, and WWII came along! That was the last time we all got together! There’s a photo around here somewhere of a whole bunch of Mason boys whom we knew darn well would be among the first to go. Being a 1919 model, YT was exactly 20 years old when Mr. Hitler’s army marched into the Rhineland! But stubbornness is an old family trait and we waited! Walt (who was a year younger than YT) went, Willie went, our neighbour Ed Went, and later, that short-legged, guess who! We had a few birthdays in the Forces, but hardly anyone paid much attention,until Churchill, Stalin and Eisenhower got their heads together and called WWII off on my 26th birthday in 1945! Yours Truly was twenty six years old, and wishing he could be a lot younger! Then I met Phyllis! (This YT was making me kind of jealous, eh?), and those birthdays didn’t matter much after she became my bride in 1949! Yours Truly ended up that year by finally getting the things that he had longed for all his life - and that really mattered. Beauty and love and fine, fine family! Something to look forward to, besides birthdays!

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wonder, “What kind of a’game’ is this?” (most of those bigger boys showed up next week sporting $2 gloves of their own). I’m not sure about the fate of that old beat-up glove the folks bought for my birthday - mebbe it was sold in a box of junk for 10¢ when we had our sale in 1936, dunno, but that school incident sure had a lot of inﬂuence on the rest of our lives. Why ﬁght about a thing, when we all know we have to get along together? We played a lot of baseball at home, using a lot of worn-out, thrown stuff that Dad somehow rescued at a local sports day. Sometimes we even argued about who was going to be catcher, but we did get along, and I do remember! That must have been 1928 or so. We were young then, The Great Depression (and many more birthdays) lay ahead. We really didn’t realize the troubles and tensions of the 1930’s that much; actually we just accepted them as being part of the way it was out here! Sometimes YT feels a little sorry for the older folks and parents who

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Government of Canada invests in carbon capture and storage technology Canada further solidiﬁed its position as a leader in clean energy technologies by launching a carbon capture and storage project that will develop new knowledge and methods for oil recovery while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, announced an investment of $14.5 million in Husky Energy’s enhanced oil recovery and carbon capture and storage project in Lloydminster, May 17. The investment was made through the ecoENERGY Technology Initiative, part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to clean energy innovation and the reduction of greenhouse

gas emissions. “Our government is committed to exploring carbon capture and storage technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in key sectors of the Canadian economy,” said Oliver. “Because of this project and others like it, Canada is in an excellent position to lead the world in the development, implementation and deployment of carbon capture and storage.” This project involves capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from Husky’s ethanol plant in Lloydminster and then transporting it by truck and injecting it into heavy oil reservoirs located nearby to displace oil and make it easier to extract. “This funding initiative has helped effectively re-

duce emissions from our Lloydminster Ethanol Plant and positively contributes to our heavy oil production,” said Husky Energy CEO Asim Ghosh. The Husky project has beneﬁts for Saskatchewan, Alberta and Canada, including a reduction in carbon emissions, the creation of about 15 full-time jobs and establishing Saskatchewan, Alberta and Canada as leaders in clean energy research and technology development. The Government of Canada has provided a total of $151 million through the ecoENERGY Technology Initiative for industry-led initiatives to advance the technologies involved in carbon capture and storage.

Diamond Lodge News Spring has finally sprung! We had another busy and exciting week here at the Diamond Lodge. We bought seeds and ﬂowers to plant in our garden now all we need is the weather to stay warm so we can begin Garden Club, Friday, May 18. The week started off Monday morning with exercises, stretching out our muscles from head to toe, playing catch and kicking the ball. In the afternoon it was the battle of the bean bag toss. Seeing who could get as many points by tossing the bean bag into target. Tuesday morning we were caught up on the news in the province of Saskatchewan and all over the world during Current Events. In the afternoon we enjoyed a reminiscing game of Blast from the Past. We shared stories from our past and had a couple of laughs. Wednesday morning we had our resident council meeting, where the residents were able to share their concerns about living at the Lodge. In the

afternoon Louise Souillet- Hawkins and the choir came to sing a few songs for us to practice for their ﬁnal recital that’s coming up at the New Horizons. They sang and danced for us, what a wonderful young talent we have in our town. Thursday morning we had exercises. We also played catch and kicked the big ball around. In the afternoon we were calling out bingo with lots of winners and prizes. Friday morning the activity room was entirely full with 57 students from BCS to practice their Mother’s Day play for us. They sang and even recited the famous Robert Munsch book Love You Forever. Afterwards 10 residents were invited to eat fully loaded hamburgers and hot dogs with a lettuce salad at the Barbecue Club. To ﬁnish the day off we had Ice Cream Cart. Ice-cream

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New Horizons Activities by Karen Itterman The New Horizons held a Soup, Sandwich and Dessert Lunch on April 27 with the proceeds going to the new long-term care facility. Approximately 112 attended the lunch and by all reports everyone enjoyed their meal and the fellowship. Thank you to all the New Horizons members, who donated food, helped in the kitchen, set up tables and assisted with the cleanup. The half-andhalf prize has not been claimed as of today (May 16). The winning number is 708683 with the prize being $92. Please stop by the New Horizons to claim your money. If not

claimed by May 31 we will donate the funds to the long term care facility. A card party was held on April 27 with 16 players. Cribbage winners were Emily Liska and Marie Roesch. Kaiser winners were Mildred Henne and Reg Turner. Cribbage was played on Friday, May 4 with 12 in attendance. Don and Barb Swyryda were the hosts and also provided the lunch. The winners were Don Swyryda, Gord Besse and Doris Gartner. On May 11 a card party took place with Reg and Pat Turner as the kaiser winners and Ann Muc and Rita MacKinnon

were cribbage winners. Ann Muc was the host and also provided the lunch. Our May birthday potluck took place on May 14 with 27 in attendance. As always there was plenty of food provided by everyone who attended. We were very pleased to have the Musettes under the direction of Louise Souillet-Hawkins as well as the Glee Club under the direction of Karen Jiricka entertain following the potluck. We were also treated to musical numbers from the Quartet who also are under the direction of Louise Souillet-Hawkins. It is always a pleasure to have the young people enter-

TOWN OF BIGGAR, Saskatchewan PUBL IC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 3.8 of the Town’s Zoning Bylaw No. 01-362 that the Council of the Town of Biggar will be considering an Application for Development Permit for a discretionary use in the Town’s R-2 Medium Density Residential District at the June 5, 2012 regular meeting of Council. The discretionary use is multiple unit dwellings developed as a personal care home and the land affected is Lot 20, Block 16, Plan D4770, 114-4th Avenue West. Further information about the Development Permit Application and the requirements of the Town’s Zoning Bylaw can be obtained at the Biggar Town OfÀce, 202 - 3rd Avenue West. Written comments with respect to the Development Permit Application will be accepted by the Town until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Barb Barteski, CAO Chief Administrative OfÀcer

sunadaes loaded with strawberries, pineapple and caramel topping for all the residents to enjoy, yummy! On Saturday morning we took part in the town garage sale. It was a very successful day; even the residents came out to soak up some sun. Thank you To Joyce for helping us set up and to those who donated items. In the afternoon we watched a movie and enjoyed some popcorn. We also got the garden prepared to start garden club on Friday. Sunday morning we had tea and treats for Mother’s Day. In the afternoon the church service was conducted by Seventh Day Adventist. As we look forward to the next week to follow, we thank all our visitors. You help make our time here memorable, stop in for a visit anytime. Have a great week!

tain. Geoff Cooke was the MC for the potluck event, Dinah Kegler made the birthday cake and Doris Gartner sold the halfand-half tickets. Courtesy car statistics for the month of April. On April 12 the car made 34 trips with Shelia Proctor as the driver. The total trips for the month was 448. New Horizons will be hosting an “Elder Abuse” presentation on Wednesday, May 23 at 1:30 p.m. in the hall. The presenters are from the Saskatoon Council on Aging. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome to attend. Hope everyone had a great long weekend.

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Agriculture Connecting to nature a thing of the past? by Calvin Daniels The idea of agriculture needing to be responsible to nature is hardly a new concept. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one which has been a theme in this space before, and for the most part something farmers are aware of, even if the need to achieve some level of profitability makes it hard to see from the side of the road. Farmers have determined proďŹ ts only come from productive acres, and so bluffs and sloughs which are idle in terms of production are often the target of the dozer blade and plow. Even hedgerows and shelter-belts planted by an earlier generation to slow winds are being torn out because their usefulness has become somewhat obsolete. A shelter-belt had two primary purposes when

planted. One it slowed wind and thus lessened the impact of soil erosion on a ďŹ eld, and two it often acted as a snow-fence to help protect grid roads from winter drifting. Erosion is less of an issue now since farmers have almost all converted to at least minimum t i l l a g e systems, and most employ zero-tillage which leaves sufficient trash cover to deal with wind. Roads are built higher, and grading equipment much better today than a half century ago, so the need to have snow-fence is gone too. So farmers have knocked down a lot of trees and drained a lot of wetlands in recent years and while it is understandable from an economics point of view, it remains unfortunate. Nature is something

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which is amazing when you take the time to just sit back and enjoy what it has to offer. Often in our busy world, jobs seem to demand our attention almost constantly, as do families, and volunteer efforts. Our cell phones and laptops seem to be a tether to an electronic world too. So connecting to nature is sometimes something which gets lost in the hustle and bustle which swirls around us. In my case I have been

lucky the last couple of weeks, having a few days off, I made good use of them taking the opportunity to get in some ďŹ shing. The ďŹ rst jaunt was the Cutarm Creek south of Churchbridge. The ďŹ shing spot is great, and not just because of the hungry perch. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go wrong on a warm May evening watching ducks landing and taking off from the water, or hearing a pair of Canada geese as they ďŹ&#x201A;y low overhead, or see a muskrat out for a swim,

or a whitetail in the grass. Such sights have a way of making you realize Twitter and Facebook and the World Wide Web are not everything, that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to watch National Hockey League playoffs in May, and that we really are not indentured to our jobs. It was more of the same Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day at the Canora Dam. I saw more ďŹ sh jump, even if they were mostly suckers, than I ever have before, and I am now 52. It is a day I will never forget, as the water swirled in

a foamy torrent, and the ďŹ sh jumped, and oh yes I limited out on pike and pickerel which helped too. But the full stringer notwithstanding, a day close to nature beats a lot of things we do in our lives and we all farmers and non-farmers - need to do what we can to sustain what is an ever dwindling natural world, if we want our grandchildren and generations beyond that to experience the joy of a simple day with nature.

Saskatchewan Provincial Parks set for another great season Saskatchewan provincial parks and recreation sites are once again gearing up for a busy camping season, opening this past Thursday. Visitors to parks will notice numerous upgrades and improvements and some changes to the camping program. As well, the parks and campgrounds that were affected by ďŹ&#x201A;ooding last spring, including Fort Carlton, Crooked Lake and Rowanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ravine are repaired and will open this May long weekend. An alcohol ban was once again in effect in all campgrounds and picnic areas within all provincial parks and recreation sites during the May long weekend (from Thursday, May 17 through to 11 p.m. Monday, May 21). Cottages and commercial businesses in provincial

parks were not affected by the ban. The ban was also in effect in 25 Regional Parks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A visit to a Saskatchewan provincial park is the perfect early start to summer,â&#x20AC;? Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Bill Hutchinson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our provincial parks are great places to enjoy nature, spend time with family and friends and create memories that last a lifetime. We want to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend.â&#x20AC;? Visitors were encouraged to use the new online reservation system at saskparks. net to check campsite availability or make, change or cancel a reservation. Visitors could also make their reservation, or see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on at the park, en route on

their mobile device by using the new mobile Web site (m.saskparks. net). Other changes to the camping program include the expansion of the 14-night maximum stay program to include more campsites and the addition of ďŹ ve parks to the reservation service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our provincial parks continue to be popular tourist attractions for Saskatchewan residents and visitors alike, welcoming a record breaking 3.37 million visits in 2011,â&#x20AC;? Hutchinson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are hopeful that 2012 will be another great year as our government continues to invest in the services and amenities that make our parks better.â&#x20AC;? Over the past four years the government has invested $33 million to improve Saskatchewanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provincial parks. This camping season marks

the ďŹ rst year that all 1,100 newly electriďŹ ed sites will be available to the public. Other upgrades and improvements made in the last four years include a number of new or upgraded service centres, change houses, boat launches, entry kiosks, picnic tables, barbecues and more. The government will continue to invest in parks, committing to add another $10 million over the next four years. Those planning on visiting a park in the future are reminded to call ahead or visit saskparks.net to check site availability, information on the camping program and what services are available at each park. Anderson Point Campground in Anglin Lake Recreation Site is closed until June 1, 2012, due to road construction.

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The Sky This Month - May 2012 by Gary Boyle, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada More Galaxies and A Daytime Planet (Part 2) Our next target is in the southern extreme of the Virgo cluster. M61 is another faceon barred spiral galaxy with a good amount of arm structure. M61 is just under 10th magnitude and at 100,000 light years in length (same as our Milky Way Galaxy) making it one of the largest galaxies in the Virgo cluster. Astronomers believe high velocity gas is moving in the galaxy’s halo. At the time of its discovery in 1779, one observer mistook M61 as a comet. For a nice change of pace with something much closer and brighter to observe, locate M53 in Coma Berenices. This highly resolved globular cluster is estimated to be around 220 light years wide and some 60,000 light years from us. M53 is catalogued at magnitude 7.6 and is almost half a full moon wide. Now that Jupiter has

all but disappeared from view into the solar glare, Venus is still taking centre stage. Because the planet is moving between Earth and the Sun, Venus is taking on some dramatic phase structure much like the moon as it comes out of new phase. Venus now sports a 29 per cent lit crescent on May 1 and is fantastic when viewed through a telescope. In fact if you have a computerized telescope, you should be able to observe it during the day. A few years ago while at the General Assembly in Kelowna, I was fortunate catch it naked eye. The Sun was still three hours from setting but the very transparent sky took on a deep blue. That is a sight I will never forget. The red planet Mars is well placed overhead at sunset but over the next few months, its small disk will keep shrinking as our two worlds drift away from each other. Because of orbital elements Mars and Earth have a close encounter every 25 months with every 7th close approach being the best. The red planet’s next couple of visits will occur in April 8, 2014, May 22, 2016

with the best visit since the 2003 encounter will occur in July 27, 2018. We should see lots of planetary detail as it will be doubled its current apparent size than what we see now. With local public star parties now underway, the showpiece of the night belongs to Saturn. Many first time viewers peering through the eyepiece of a scope cannot believe what they are seeing. It is almost comical to hear first impressions as their eyes gaze at the lovely rings. Saturn’s ring system will continue to open for another five years till 2017. The full Flower Moon occurred on May 5. The super moon was at its closest to Earth (perigee) and largest in 2012 and with a distance of 357,190 kilometres, very high tides were expected. As luck would have it, this was the same night as the Eta-Aquarid meteor shower. New moon (lunation 1106) takes place on the 20th. It just so happens the moon will also be at its farthest point from us (apogee) at 401,167 kilometres. There will also be annular eclipse for those living on a path from central Texas to North-

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ern California. With the Moon being so far from Earth, 99 per cent of the Sun will be blocked. The eclipse continues across the Paciﬁc and on to Asia. However Western Canada and USA will see a partial event to some extent. Here in Ottawa, the eclipse begins just before the 20:31 EDT sunset. Precaution should be taken when trying to observe this event. Never look at

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• Shop Easy & St. Paul’s Anglican Church BBQ, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. @ Shop-Easy parking lot.

• Biggar Rec Valley Kids Cabaret @ the Community Hall 7 - 9 p.m. • $2 admission - dance and concession • Biggar Majestic Theatre, regular movie starts @ 8 p.m.

@ Sports Complex at Dusk

• Biggar Arts Council Presentation -Understanding Values in Art (all skill levels), Alexander Gaspar Instructor,, $20 6 - 9 p.m. at the Credit Union Gallery in Biggar Museum & Gallery. Register @ Biggar Museum 948-3451

(weather permitting -alternate nights Saturday and Sunday)

• Biggar Museum Candy Floss Sale • FIREWORKS @ Sports Complex at Dusk

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• Biggar Museum Breakfast @ the Museum Parking Lot 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.

• Chamber of Commerce Parade, “Western” on Main Street 10 a.m.

• Air Cadets & Pharmasave Lunch Sausage, Perogies and Cabbage Rolls, in front of Pharmasave, 11 a.m - 2 p.m. New Horizons Cold Plate Lunch, after the parade until 1 p.m.

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Understanding Values in Art (all skill levels) Alexander Gaspar Instructor, $20. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Credit Union Gallery. Register @ Biggar Museum, 948-3451

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Stop in and see our great selection of items on sale and our clearance tables.

• Biggar Museum Adjudicated Art Show 2:00 p.m. in the Credit Union Gallery Refreshments served. Everyone welcome.

• Air Cadets Popcorn and Lemonade, in Majestic Theatre parking lot • Biggar SDA Community Service

Kelly’s Kitchen… Dine In, Take Out. Homemade soups & pies

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Biggar Leisure (Audio Video Unlimited) Sidewalk Sale…

Free Kids Crafts @ The Centre, 122 Main Street, 2 - 4 p.m. Ages 6-12 Watch for SDA volunteers handing out water bottles.

• Biggar Supported Employment 3rd annual Wii Rock-off & Dance-off

In store specials, great gifts for Grads and Dads, ENTER our draw

at Pillars of Light (Old Presbyterian Church), Main Street, after the parade

• Credit Union Bouncy House and Jousting Bouncy platform, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Silhouette Ladies Wear Sidewalk Sale… Check out our sale racks; in store specials, ENTER our draw

• Kids Carnival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 3rd Avenue Park. Horse rides, bouncy castle, face painting, remote controlled cars, Àsh pond and much more. BBQ for all. …sponsored by Biggar Associated Gospel Church E-KAY WILL PROVDE DOUGHUTS AND COFFEE FOR EVERYONE!

Sears… Come in and check out our blowouts and one item only sales

• Steve Anthony and Friends, 7 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre Special guest, Cecil the Clown. Country and Gospel Music from Esterhazy, Dinsmore and Branson, Missouri. Free will offering. Sponsored by the Biggar Associated Gospel Church. Proceeds go to furnishing the new long-term care facility.

• Biggar Saturday Night Club Dance

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8 p.m.-midnight @ MacPherson Hall (old Elks Hall), Music by… “Jean & Doreen”

• Interdenominational Church Service at Majestic Theatre 11 a.m. -- by the Biggar Ministerial Association

• Masonic Lodge Pancake Brunch after the church service Theatre Parking Lot

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planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent

At this time of year, most garden centres are not only brimming with plants, but also with garden ‘kitsch’. You know; gnomes, solar lights, wishing wells, maidens with buckets, and my favourite, ladybugs. There are ladybugs lights, stones, pillows, tablecloths, everything! Whilst very cute, the ladybug really is the gardener’s friend! The past weekend, I did not really feel like a friend to the ladybug, sometimes called ‘ladybird’. I was raking and clearing away, ‘editing’ it could be called. Seemed like every leaf I moved had hundreds of ladybugs under it! I disturbed thousands of the little beetles from their winter, snuggly little homes. They have several names, the latin and proper name of the family being Coccinella. There are many kinds of coccinella all over the world. Other common names are ladyclock, lady ﬂy, lady cow, and the best of all, God’s cow. Gardeners and farmers love the ladybug. They prey on aphids, you know those horrid little white, black or green things that crowd the buds of your plants and trees, sucking the life blood

The ladybug larvae (above photo) can eat over 5,000 aphids whilst developing into the beetle! A great asset to gardeners and farmers, the ladybug even has its own rhyme. (Photos from wikipedia and metrocreatives.com)

from them. Ladybugs lay hundreds of eggs inside each of these ‘colonies’ of aphids. As the eggs hatch, the larvae come out hungry, and eat the aphids. After the three to six week period before the larvae become the little red beetle, they can eat up to 5,000 aphids! Did you know that you can buy ladybugs? I found one site that

sells 250 for $15! I could make a small fortune harvesting ladybugs from under my leaf mulch! Gardeners buy them to eat up aphids, thrips and mites. Ladybugs do not have too many predators. Their spots and colour do not appeal to many predators, as well, they also secrete a ﬂuid from their legs that tastes just awful! As a predator

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approaches, a ladybug will play dead and then secrete the foul tasting ﬂuid, suggesting they will not make such a good lunch. We all know the little ditty that we have sung when we see a ladybug, but I have never known how to ﬁnish it after ‘your children are gone’. I have done some hunting

and I have the complete verse here! Ladybird, ladybird, ﬂy away home Your house is on ﬁre and your children are gone All except one, and that’s Little Anne For she has crept under the warming pan. All over the world the ladybug is considered

a sign of good luck! In Russia, Turkey and Italy, seeing a ladybug is either a call to make a wish or a sign that a wish will soon be granted! So, don’t be crushing too many of those little red beetles, or do buy those adorable ladybug placemats you saw at the garden centre . . . your wishes could be granted!

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TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012

Report from the Legislature by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (10 May, 2012) The good economic news for Saskatchewan just keeps rolling in. A new report from BMO Economics indicates our province’s economy will grow by 2.9 per cent this year, second only to Alberta. The report goes on to state: “Saskatchewan’s economy remains among the top performers in Canada, boosted by a strong resource sector.” Our abundant natural resources – potash, oil, uranium – have played a signiﬁcant role in our province’s transformation from “have not” to “have” status. That transformation is part of the Saskatchewan Advantage. As your government, we will not stand idly by when external forces, such as federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair, take positions that threaten that advantage. In a recent interview, Mulcair suggested a strong natural resource sector was bad for Canada because it threatened manufacturing jobs in Quebec and Ontario. When asked about her federal leader’s blatant attempt to win votes by pitting one region of Canada against another, Saskatchewan NDP Energy and Resources Critic Cathy Sproule replied by passing the buck, saying, “If there are issues around economics, that’s something the federal government would have to deal with.”

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That statement provides a great deal of clarity and understanding in regards to the Saskatchewan NDP’s inability to grow our province’s economy during their 16 years in power. They had no plan, because they expected the federal government to drive economic development. Now they seem to be willing to put your future into the hands of people like Thomas Mulcair, who think our strong resource sector is

a “disease” that can only be cured by slowing down our potash, mining and oil sectors, killing thousands of jobs. This type of language puts much at risk. Not only is Saskatchewan expected to be one of the growth leaders in Canada this year, with the fastest growing GDP in almost 15 years, a record-high population, record-low unemployment and some of the highest average weekly

earnings in Canada, we are also unique in that we have the only balanced provincial budget country. One of the reasons that budget is balanced is due to the strength of our resource sector. Comments such as Mr. Mulcair’s threaten that strength, which in turn threatens the sustainable spending our government has been able to commit to on programs and services important to you and your family: schol-

Landis Locals Helen Buxton 658-2115 What a beautiful day, the sun is shining, the trees are green, and believe it or not, the wind is not blowing. Who could ask for more? The Knights of Columbus held their annual Mother’s Day breakfast on Sunday morning. As has been their custom, they presented a longstemmed rose to each mother. A lovely way to recognize the importance of our mothers. Last week, seven Landis School students attended the Sun West School Division Leadership Conference in Plenty. Two of our students, Kaylee Thomas and Regan Sittler, presented three workshops about Free the Children. Twelve ladies gathered at Mary Lehnert’s home on May 14 to celebrate her 83rd birthday. When that many of us old girls get together there is a lot of fun and laughter. I had a wonderful surprise on Tuesday afternoon when Doug and Wanda Buxton of Lloydminster dropped in for a belated Mother’s Day visit. They took me to supper in Biggar, then we spent some time with Tom Munton, who is a pa-

tient in Biggar Hospital. Get well soon, Tom. Vera Halter attended the farewell for Father Dario last Sunday in Biggar. Darren Gasper, principal, and Aaron Biberdorf, a teacher at Kenaston gave a presentation to Grade 9-11 students and

interested parents on distance education. There is a strong possibility that our students will be taking some distance education classes in the future. If a student wishes to take a subject not offered here, this is a good alternative.

Landis School news by Simranjit Saini Our school year has passed really quickly and it’s hard to believe that we have month and a half to go. On Thursday, students

arships for high school students, tax breaks for first time homebuyers, lowering surgical wait times, increased access to cancer treatment and more support for seniors and people with disabilities. We don’t need this type of economic prescription for Saskatchewan and Canada from the federal NDP leader – and we don’t need that sort of abdication of responsibility from the provincial

NDP. A strong resource sector is good for the entire country. It’s good for the Saskatchewan Advantage. We will continue to take action to protect the advantages that make our province the best place in Canada to live, work and raise a family. If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.

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Foot Health An average day of walking will put a force equal to several hundred tons of pressure on your feet. With conditions like this, it’s no wonder foot ailments are common. You can prevent future pain by taking some precautions now. Wear properly fitting shoes. Avoid walking barefoot. Wash and dry feet completely don’t forget between your toes. If you have a condition such as diabetes, osteoarthritis, heart problems, or any foot abnormality you should see a podiatrist about

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

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Asquith News Neil Millard 329-4235 Some keys have been found in the Asquith Post Ofﬁce. Check and see if they are yours! My son Robert and daughter Jennet, and also my grandson Spencer, were phere for Mother’s Day. We went to church and the minister, Joan

Brown, dedicated the front door of the church in memory of Jean Millard, my wife. We went out for lunch and they did a lot of work while they were here. Now About Baseball: For years Babe Ruth held the all-time career

NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 1-2010, known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed bylaw will allow for revised minimum (5 acres) and maximum (none) site regulations for a country residence located in the A-Agricultural District. REASON The reason for the amendment is to provide for larger size acreage development. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw(s) at the ofÀce of the Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at 706 Ave. L, Perdue, Saskatchewan to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw(s). Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing (or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal ofÀce before the hearing.) Issued at the Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 this 16th day of May, 2012. Allan Kirzinger, Administrator

record of 1,330 strikeouts. But recently, with so many players trying to hit homers, several have surpassed his record. When former Yankee, Reggie Jackson, retired from the Oakland A’s in 1987, he had nearly 2,600 strikeouts - almost double Babe’s total! Now you know the score! Our exercise group, who work out every Tuesday and Thursday, have stopped for the summer and will resume in the month of September. The group presented me with a beautiful picture and frame of me in my “Yogi” uniform. It was greatly appreciated, and I of course invited everyone to come to the “Friendly City of Moose Jaw.” If you are hearing some gunshots daily, various birds are being removed from town. Soup and Sandwich Day was once again enjoyed by people on Wednesday,

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May 16 in the seniors hall. I am going to really miss all the fun, food and fellowship we have in the seniors hall. To all newcomers to Asquith: Make connections with your local community or a group, such as a bridge club, quilting circle, church, reading group, sports, or local environmental preservation society. Connection with others instills a real sense of belonging and enhances your wellbeing. Welcome to the Town of Asquith! Some personal tips: Don’t always trust your memory; write it down. There is nothing wrong with doing that! • Put on paint clothes before you get out the paint brushes. • Never be ashamed of honest tears. • Never be ashamed of laughter that is too loud or singing that’s too joyful. Something to think about. Have a funday! Be sure to laugh!

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Saskatchewan NDP back Mulcair’s attack on resources, say Sask Party Saskatchewan NDP strategist Erin Weir has revealed his party supports federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair’s assessment that the way to create manufacturing jobs in Eastern Canada is to kill resource jobs in the West. In a column in the May 11 Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Weir called Mulcair’s now infamous “Dutch disease” comments “a balanced approach” and said: “The solution is to increase royalty rates.” Weir was responsible for costing out the NDP’s disastrous 2011 election platform, as noted in Murray Mandryk’s October 21, 2011 StarPhoenix column “NDP platform begins to resemble a wholesale shopping spree.” “The NDP platform that Mr. Weir endorsed prescribed the same bad medicine – a massive increase in royalty rates that would have killed thousands of jobs in Saskatchewan,” said Energy and Resources Minister Bill Boyd, Tuesday. “Now, instead of standing up to Mulcair’s attack on our resource sector, the NDP is now defending Mulcair and

agreeing with his assessment the way to help job creation in the East is to kill jobs in the West.” Boyd added that the NDP have learned nothing from the experience. “Fortunately, Saskatchewan voters remember how the NDP’s destructive economic prescriptions have “cured” our economy in the past, and they are not going to let it happen again,” concluded Boyd.

Perdue New Horizons news by Jean Taylor Group Three were the hosts at the Perdue New Horizons for the month of April. They decorated the Centre with Easter colours and spring ﬂowers. Pot luck noon meal was held April 5, followed by entertainment of visiting the local museum and returning for the April birthday cake and coffee. Do feel free to drop in for a visit and the coffee and tea pot are always on - cookies too!

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OBITUARIES David Webster November 3, 1940 May 8, 2012 David was born to Matt and Jennie Webster and raised in Biggar, Sask. He joined the Air Force and was stationed in several places worldwide. Funeral service will be held in Langley, B.C. on May 25, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Gail; children, Troy and Donald, father; Matt Webster of Biggar, Sask.; brother, Matthew; and sister, Isabelle. He was predeceased by his twin sister, Phyllis; mother, Jennie. 21p1

CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank all those who helped us through the recent illness and passing of Maxine Sully. The care and attention provided by Doctors Muller and Crane, the staff of the Biggar Medical Clinic, the Biggar Hospital, and the Royal University Hospital, were superb. We also wish to thank Pastor Mark Kleiner, the United Church, the Anglican Church Ladies, the New Horizons staff and Grondin Funeral Services for their roles in helping us through the funeral service and reception to celebrate Maxine’s life. Finally, thank you to the many people who assisted us in so many ways -- from simple words of support to providing care baskets and meals. Words cannot express the love and compassion we felt through all of this. Dick Sully, Carol and Fred, Pat and Larry, Ron and Liz, Dennis and Blanche gfsc1 Thank you everyone who contributed to, worked at, and shopped at the C.W.L. Clothing Drive/Garage Sale. You helped make this event a success. St. Gabriel C.W.L. 21c1

CARD OF THANKS The Biggar Air Cadets would like to thank everyone who donated bottles during their bottle drive. 21c1

COMING EVENTS 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 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 9517122. Everyone is welcome. 19c3

Swimming Lessons REGISTRATION THURSDAY, MAY 24 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. @ Biggar Jubilee Stadium SATURDAY, MAY 26: Biggar Museum & Gallery new summer hours, Open Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Closed 12 - 1 p.m. 21c1

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SUNDAY, MAY 27: You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner Quebec St. and 8th Ave. West, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults; 10:50 a.m. worship service for youth and adults. Come and worship with us. Pastor Terry Wicks. 21c1 MONDAY, MAY 28: Music Under the Maples. Come and join the students and friends of Peggy L’Hoir and Lauren Epp at Third Avenue Park, 7 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair. Silver collection. If raining, will move to the Theatre. 21c2 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!!! 20c3 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

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COMING EVENTS SATURDAY, JUNE 2… Wii Rock/Dance Off at the old Presbyterian Church, (corner Main 4th E.) 1 p.m. Register…$5 entry fee per person Show off you stuff!!! Win some prizes! Sponsored by Biggar Supported Employment 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. 20p3 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6: Leney Cemetery CLEANUP, 8 a.m. and the Annual Meeting to follow. Many hands make for a lot less work for everyone! Please attend. 21c3 TUESDAYS: Farmer’s Market starting JUNE 19 at MacPherson Hall, 3 - 5 p.m. 21p4 JUNE 30: Biggar & District Arts Council Season Tickets available. Early bird ends June 30. Reserved seating. Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar. 21c6

GARAGE SALES FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 5 - 8 p.m. and SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.… Biggar United Church Garage Sale and Bake Sale, 907 Quebec St., Biggar. Drop items at church Thursday, 6 - 9 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. 12 noon. Use north basement entrance. 21c3

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 Stop in to… 1st Ave. West, Biggar 948-2700

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ANNOUNCEMENT 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. 17c5

NOTICE Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history! For more information call 9483451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. 7tfn This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered. tfn Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com. tfn

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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. 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. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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WANTED Looking for a Bridge Group for my Mom. She is pretty good. Phone Peter, 948-2341 21p1 Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 948-1773 or 9485393. Pickup available. 32tfn

REAL ESTATE Tim Hammond Realty Commercial Lot for Sale by Tender. 125-1st Avenue West, Biggar. 50’x140’ corner lot. Tender closes 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2012. View many more details at http://Lot. TimHammond.ca. Call 306-9485052 21c3 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

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West Central Enterprise Region FOR SALE BY TENDER The West Central Enterprise Region is accepting tenders on the following items, sold as is: • L shape of¿ce desk • Desktop computer with mouse and keyboard • Notebook computer • Modern and wireless router • 3 keyboards • 2 cordless phones • Nikon camera • 3 printer/scanner/fax machines • Cannon MP 240 printer and scanner • 2 Blackberry smart phone with 2 years left on contract • Memory disk reader • Board table and 10 chairs • Student of¿ce chair • Regular of¿ce chair • 3 wall shelve cabinets • 2 ¿ling cabinets (2 drawer) • 3 drawer lateral ¿ling cabinet • 2 paper shredders • Portable window air conditioner • Wicker ¿ling cabinet • Coffee maker - Tim Horton’s • Maps: - 3 wall maps of WCER in color and framed - 2 municipal road maps with land locations • Of¿ce organizer: pen holder, paper holders • Of¿ce supplies: staplers, scissors, pens, pencils, paper, whole punches, tape dispensers, ¿les • 2 fake trees • Round table with 4 blue chairs • Decorative candle holder • White decorative clock • Computer programs • Economic Development Instructional Binders: Of¿ce for Dummies, Small Business Loans, EDAC years 1 & 2, SEDA Modules, QuickBooks, Adobe, COSSD, and more Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “OfÀce Tender” to: WCER Box 597 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Please CLEARLY MARK which ofÀce furniture your tender is regarding. Tenders must be received by 10:00 a.m. on May 23, 2012. Highest or any tender, not necessarily accepted. Call 463-1997 for more information.

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TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Graham Contracting is looking for a Vac truck driver and a Equipment operator. Must have 1A license. E-mail resumes to grahamcontractingasquith@ gmail.com or call Colin @ 306230-4653. 20p3 Part-time student for work on acreage, now until September. Must have driver’s license and vehicle. 948-2601 evening. 21p3 EXPERIENCED WINCH TRACTOR and Bed Truck Drivers for drilling, rig moving trucking company. Phone, fax, email or mail. Email: rigmove@ telus.net. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. H & E Oil¿eld Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. 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. 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 1-800-232-7255. Seasonal full time truck driver and/or general labourer required for the 2012 season. Successful applicant must hold a valid 1A license. Competition closes June 8, 2012. Contact RM of Longlaketon No. 219 for complete details: 306- 939-2144 or email: rm219@sasktel.net NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect.

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Help Wanted… • Waitress/Waiter, and Cook for part-time position; weekdays and two Saturdays 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 TABER TIMES/Vauxhall Advance is seeking an editor to lead a three-person newsroom. Candidate must be able to multitask, produce a quality newspaper and maintain online presence. Send covering letter and resume to: Coleen Campbell, Publisher. Email: ccampbell@abnewsgroup.com. Deadline Thursday, May 31.

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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

TUESDAY, MAY 22, 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

113 - 3rd 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

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

306-717-2818

Fortney Enterprises Contracting

9Residential 9Commercial 9Automotive 9We tint vehicles too! For all your glass needs,

104 - 2nd Ave. West Biggar

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

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Your Healthy Living

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

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

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

OPTOMETRISTS

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

In Biggar Every Tuesday. Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments… 1-855-651-3311 - together with -

PHOTOGRAPHY

Ladies Only

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

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

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

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

• New Construction • Renovations • Residential • Commercial

948-2208

306-948-2814 SEED CLEANING

NEW BEGINNINGS WELLNESS CENTRE

Wylie Farms Ltd.

“Building Trust from Start to Finish”

“Putting PERSONAL back into ﬁtness training!” Wayne Baldwin,

Call Greg Fortney

306-303-0009

SEED CLEANING

CPFT, CPTA, CnHc

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

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

body sculpting, strength training.

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning

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

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price! Call: Bill: Dale:

Cell… 948-8048

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

Northland Foaming

Spray Foam Insulation

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

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

Wayne Dollansky 306-948-7247

Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses GEORGE STAHL

948-5609 948-5394

Phoenix M4 Mobile Grain cleaning and sizing

Where you can feel right at home! Phone… 948-2548

948-2807 or

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS GLASS INSTALLATION

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HEALTH/WELLNESS

www.madgerooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

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

HANDY JIM SERVICES

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Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (ofﬁce)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Custom Combining JD9770

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

Services available…

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

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

with draper or hydraÁex headers

Mundt’s Mobile Custom Grain Cleaning ^PSS JSLHU ^OLH[ IHY SL` K\Y\T *7: ^OLH[ VH[Z WLHZ HUK SLU[PSZ

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948-2548 or 948-9710

948-2887 VY JLSS 948-6969

Contact 948-3344

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

to have your business listed here, ask for special rates and sizes

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

Phone: 948-5678

TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

LEGAL SERVICES

INSURANCE

BUSSE LAW

BI GGA R INS URA NCE S E RV ICE 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 222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

AUTOMOTIVE

DENTAL

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

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

227 - 1 Ave. East, Biggar

ACCOUNTING

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 948-5133

Your authorized

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

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

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

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

SERVICES Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar

Phone:

948-2442

Fax: 948-2484

MANUFACTURING CWB CertiÀed Light Fabrication Mobile Welding

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

948-3955

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

• trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating Call Colin Graham at 948-5455 Panasonic, Samsung,

MACHINERY DEALERS

AUTOMOTIVE

Garry A. Faye

201B-2nd Ave. West

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

Biggar Sand & Gravel

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES Chartered Accountant Notary Public

Tree services available…

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

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

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

Biggar

948-3381

521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109

OFFICE HOURS

Ivan Young,

948-1722

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

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

SERVICES

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

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

948-3376

Cliff Forsyth

Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar 1st Ave. West, Biggar

948-2700 Opening May 28th 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

INVESTMENTS

Open Monday-Saturday 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.

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.

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

…call 948-3344

Anne G. Livingston

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

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Residential Commercial Automotive

For FREE estimates or enquiries CALL Wayne or Dorothy at

Bob Kobelsky

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

Jerry Muc Phone: 948-2958 Fax:

948-5699

COURIER/HAULING

BIGGAR COURIER

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

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Qualilty!

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

948-3384

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

M & N REPAIR

948-5600

• sides of Pork & Beef available

Rosetown, Sask.

948-3996 Lyndsey Sacher

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

948-5678

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Modern Licenced Abbatoir

Prairieland Collision 306-882-2289

For all your investment needs, Visit…

Phone:

MONARCH MEATS

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

Box 736, Biggar

SERVICES

after hours George: 948-4042

A Sign of

658-4474, Landis, SK

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

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

For appointments and inquiries, call Janet at 948-2091

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

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

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 • Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

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

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

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

TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012

20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

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505 Hwy. 7 West, Rosetown, SK

1.877.979.7999 www.rosetownmainline.net

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