issue 29 by The Biggar Independent

Vol. 103 No. 29

MONDAY, JULY 16, 2012

Biggar, Saskatchewan

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Hear tland Health Region awards tender for Biggar Long Term Care replacement Heartland Health Region has received approval to award the tender for the construction of the Biggar Long Term Care Replacement project to EllisDon Construction. “EllisDon is excited to continue its partnership with Heartland Health Region as the selected general contractor for the Biggar and District Health Center, which is in addition to the Kerrobert and District Health Centre project where construction is already underway,” Jason Sheldrick, Area Manager of Saskatchewan advised, “A s o n e o f C a n a d a ’s largest general contracting, construction and project management firms, we believe our multi-disciplined team of professionals and our long history of delivering successful healthcare projects of various sizes across Canada will greatly assist the Heartland Health Region in fulﬁlling its mandate of providing an enduring health system and serving the needs of the community.” EllisDon has completed more than 190 healthcare projects of various sizes in the past 20 years across Canada, and look forward to continued success with our partners at the Heartland Health Region on the Biggar and District Health Center. The Biggar Advisory Committee has worked hard to move the project f o r wa r d t h r o u g h t h e various approval stages in partnership with the region and the Ministry of Health. All levels worked through design and funding issues to get the best value for the available funding and to ensure that a safe, home-like atmosphere for our residents won’t be compromised. Construction is expected to begin in the near future and is expected to take approximately 1 1/2 years

to complete. EllisDon plans to move equipment to the site in August. Biggar mayor Ray Sadler said, “The residents of Biggar and area will soon realize the construction of a new nursing home in Biggar thanks to the funding partners which include the Province of Saskatchewan, the Town of Biggar, the R.M. of Biggar, the R.M. of Grandview, the R.M. of Rosemont and the Village of Landis. A special thank you to the Friends of the Lodge who have dedicated their time and effort to fundraise for the furnishing and equipment at the new Diamond Lodge.” The building design calls for 54 long term care beds. The project has an estimated all up cost of approximately 23.5 million dollars The Heartland Health Region sincerely appreciates the support they’ve received from the local community funding groups. Projects like these would not be possible without foresight, commitment, and cooperation from these dedicated people. A sod turning for the project will be held in the coming months.

CanAm Bowl brings out crowds: Organizers may have wondered whether many would come out to watch the game but when game time came on Saturday, July 8 there were a number of people in attendance to watch the

annual game between the United States and Canada. It was a good game but the ﬁnal score had the US team come out ahead 50-46. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Singer, Sadler discuss rural health care issues with Minister The appointment as the project which brings the Minister of Rural Health province’s total contribution has kept Biggar MLA Randy to $215.5 million. Weekes busy the Weekes spent the afternoon in past few months as Biggar meeting he has been touring with physicians health facilities in and listening to rural Saskatchewan, their concerns meeting with about health care stakeholders and and touching on listening to concerns. Last Thursday, Randy Weekes the need for more doctors in rural We e k e s w a s i n Saskatoon with Health Saskatchewan. He also Minister Dustin Duncan met with Louise Singer, where the design for Reeve, RM of Biggar and the Children’s Hospital Mayor Ray Sadler and other was unveiled as well as stakeholders and getting additional funding. Duncan their views about health announced additional care. funding of $15.5 million for

“We are fortunate to have a third doctor in Biggar,” Weekes said. “Biggar is in a good position.” Heartland Health has just announced the awarding of the tender for the construction of the new long term care r e p l a c e m e n t f a c i l i t y. EllisDon Construction will be starting construction in August and is looking at approximately one and a half years for completion. As well, there are renovations taking place at Biggar Hospital. Later in the afternoon We e k e s w a s o f f t o

Kerrobert to tour meet with stakeholders there and noted that Kerrobert is also busy building an integrated facility in that community. Weekes will continue his outreach tour of rural communities in the weeks and months to follow. There are various health care models across the province that show a lot of promise. In addition, the Minister will be travelling to Nova Scotia to take a look at health care delivery in remote areas. That province has been very innovative in striking a team approach

with every level of providers from RNs to paramedics becoming involved in delivering health care services. The challenge lies in getting doctors to come to rural Saskatchewan. Weekes stresses it is important for communities to work with health regions and other stakeholders in recruiting doctors. He notes rural Saskatchewan has a lot to offer. “There are lots of good things happening in rural Saskatchewan,” Weekes said.

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

Wa n t t o i n c r e a s e your metabolism? Who doesn’t? Cardiovascular exercise or “cardio” for short, is a great way to do it, and here’s why. Your heart and your lungs are the engines that run your cardiovascular system. When you strengthen them through cardio training you increase your engine’s horsepower, making it run smoother and more efﬁciently. Simply, what this means is cardiovascular exercise boosts metabolism. Strength training (weight lifting, resistance training, et cetera) builds the muscles of your body. Cardiovascular exercise has the same benefits for your heart and lungs. And, just like your muscles, with increased work your heart and lungs can and will get stronger. They will get better at pumping oxygen rich blood (which means energy!) to cells throughout your body. The experts tell us that, “the best cardiovascular workouts should raise your heart rate to 70 to 85 percent of your maximum heart rate and this should be sustained for a minimum of 20 minutes. This should be done at least 3 times a week with

the more fit exercising closer to the upper percentage limit and beginners aiming for the lower percentile”. OK, so what the heck does that mean? How do you know when you are in the right zone for your ﬁtness level? Well I have a little tool that might help, below. It’s based on how you feel, or your “Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE): 1. I’m watching TV and eating bon bons 2. I’m comfortable and could maintain this pace all day long 3. I’m still comfortable, but am breathing a bit harder 4. I’m sweating a little, but feel good and can carry on a conversation effortlessly 5. I’m just above comfortable, am sweating more and can still talk easily 6. I can still talk, but am slightly breathless 7. I can still talk, but I don’t really want to. Short choppy sentences – sweating. (working hard) 8. I can grunt in response to your questions and can only keep this pace for a short time ( w o r k i n g v e r y, v e r y hard) 9. I am probably going to die (just under maximal effort) 10. I am dead (max effort possible – all out sprint with bear chasing)

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RM of Biggar council minute highlights

Show & Shine raises funds for prostate cancer research and awareness Submitted by Julie Sapsford

Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 in the municipal office at Biggar, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Reeve Louise Singer called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Present were: Councillor Division #1, Brian Fick, Councillor Division, #2 Rob Danychuk, Councillor Division #3, Kent Dubreuil, Councillor Division #4, Dwayne Zagoruy, Councillor Division # 5 , Fr e d H y d o m a k o, Councillor Division #6, Brad Heather. Minutes: Fick: That the minutes of the May 8, 2012, regular meetings of council be approved. Carried Financial Statement: D a n y ch u k : T h a t t h e Summary Statement of Financial Activities for the month ended May 31 2012, be accepted as presented. Carried Accounts: Dubreuil: That the accounts for payment be approved and that a list of the cheques in the amount of $112,384.57, month end payroll in the amount of $27,305.26, Mastercard payments of $959.32 and online payments of $1,472.63 be annexed to and form a part of these minutes. Carried Correspondence: Zagoruy: That the correspondence having been read now be filed. Carried Bylaw 7-2012: Heather: That Bylaw 7-2012, a Bylaw Respecting Buildings, be read a first time. Carried Bylaw 7-2012: Hydomako: That Bylaw 7-2012, a Bylaw Respecting Buildings, be read a second time. Carried Bylaw 8-2012: Fick: That Bylaw 8-2012, a Bylaw to Regulate the Speed of Vehicles, be read a first time. Carried Bylaw 8-2012: Danychuk: That Bylaw 8-2012, a Bylaw to Regulate the Speed of Vehicles, be read a second time. Carried Bylaw 8-2012: Dubreuil: That Bylaw 8-2012, a Bylaw to Regulate the Speed of Vehicles, be read a third and final time. Unanimously Carried

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Scraper: Zagoruy: That council hire Neil Seitz for the position of scraper operator for the 2012 season operator. Carried Hamlet Grant: Dubreuil: That the Administrator be authorized to make application on behalf of the R.M. of Biggar No. 347 to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for the Communities in Transition Program Hamlet Grant for the Hamlet of Springwater. Carried Development Permit: Heather: That council approve the development permit from Golden View Colony for a building replacement on SE 13-3617-W3. Carried DAP Designation: Singer: That the RM of Biggar No. 347 apply to the Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing to be designated an eligible assistance area under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP), which provides financial assistance for restoring essential services and property as a result of substantial damages caused by heavy rainfall and ﬂooding on June 9, 2012. Carried Grave; Tender: Zagoruy: That council accept the tender from Tadpole Grove Farm to haul gravel from the pit located at SE 35-33-16-W3. Carried Meeting adjourned at 3:20 pm.

The sun was shining, the grass was green, it could not have been a more perfect day at the Sapsford Farm. After Don Sapsford was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier last year, the family decided to do something big – something to get their community involved in the fight against the disease. A Show & Shine seemed to be the perfect fit, and with Don being a participant in the Saskatoon Motorcycle Ride for Dad each year, it made sense for the w o r t h w h i l e ch a r i t y to benefit from the fundraiser. On June 2 – after months of planning and hard work – the tents went up, the barbeque was lit, the beer was chilled, and the cars started filling up the Sapsford farmyard. It was incredible. The day went off without a hitch. It didn’t take long before the yard was ﬁlled with s h i n y c a r s, t r u c k s, motorcycles, semis, you name it! Not to mention the over 250 people who were milling about enjoying the show, the food, and the company. Don and his family were completely overwhelmed by the support that was shown from their community

– not only because so many people were so eager to help out or to get involved, nor because so many would walk up to the family saying what a great event it was and how much fun they were having, but also because everyone was so incredibly supportive of the greater cause: funding prostate cancer research and awareness in Canada. At the end of it all, the Sapsford family’s Show & Shine raised over $14,000 in support of the Motorcycle Ride for Dad in Saskatoon. Don was named the top event fundraiser for the province and he and his family could not be more thrilled with the results or be more grateful for the support of their community. The Show & Shine was a great success and it could not have been possible without the help of many, many people. Don and his family are still completely overwhelmed and inspired by the showing of support given to them by their community, and the fact that the event could provide over $14,000 to the Saskatoon Motorcycle Ride for Dad Charity was really the icing on the cake (or perhaps the chrome on the Cadillac?). If you’d like to get

Don Sapsford is presented with his Motorcycle Ride for Dad Survivor Pin from Saskatoon chapter president Mark Diehl. (Submitted photo) involved in the 2nd annual Sapsford Show & Shine next June, please contact Don or Mary Lee Sapsford for more information. To learn more about

the Saskatoon Motorcycle Ride for Dad and its programs, please check out www. motorcycleridefordad. org/chapters/saskatoon

The Sapsfords would ﬁrst like to thank all of the volunteers who helped out before, throughout, and after the event – the help was greatly appreciated and the enthusiasm and energy that they provided made the day even more enjoyable. Next, Don would like to thank all of the following event sponsors: 4-D Transport Ltd., Wylie Farms, Great Western Brewery, Rene & Lorraine deMoissac, Sue & Nick Maguire, Cam Don Motors, Marilyn Braithwaite, The Store – Chuck Strate, Custom Signs, Eagle Creek Wildlife Federation, Feudal Co-op, The Rack, Orchard Transport, Anne Livingston, Co-op Hail – Sean Friesen, Broda Group of Companies, & Graham Contracting. From Silent Auction items, to providing food, to bringing a reefer truck to keep the beer cold, without this sponsorship the event would not have been possible, nor would it have been such a success. And ﬁnally, the Sapsfords’ would like to thank all of the people who attended the event and made donations. They thank each and every one of you from the bottom of their hearts.

Great Plains College welcomes new president and CEO

David Keast, right, President and CEO of Great Plains College discusses educational requirements to Debbie Kurulak-Milne, left. The appointment of David Keast as president and CEO of Great Plains College was announced after an extensive search process. Keast comes to the college after spending the last two years

working as Director of the University of Lethbridge -- Edmonton Campus and began his new role July 1. “Great Plains College is privileged to have a CEO of David’s pedigree in

place,” said Board Chairman Brian Shygera. “Over the past two years we have developed a very clear picture of the attributes we want in a leader and David embodies them all. His education, experience, and leadership qualities will ensure a prosperous and exciting future for the college.” Keast holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Alberta and brings a strong background in post-secondary education to Great Plains College. He had previously worked for nine years as Dean of Career Programs working at Portage College in Lac La Biche, AB and has an additional 20 years postsecondary experience working in research and teaching capacities.

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“Great Plains College has emerged as a leader in the regional college system,” said Keast. “It is an honour to accept this position and I’m excited to join an organization with

such a progressive and dynamic foundation.” Keast replaces Bruce Probert who had been serving in an interim capacity since November 2011.

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Opinions Time to get the message out There’s a lot of good things happening in rural Saskatchewan.” That’s what Biggar’s MLA Randy Weekes said last week. And there is. The challenge is how do we convince others (especially ‘city people’) that rural communities have a lot to offer. We need to do a better job of letting other people know about the opportunities in the area. It’s not just about jobs but about a lifestyle. Some claim it is a more relaxed lifestyle but I know people who are busier living in Biggar than some who live in Saskatoon. It is more friendlier because you get to know your neighbours -- the whole town is your neighbour. You can walk down the street and greet the person you pass. But, if we want others to come here we must tell them -- ﬁrst of all about us and secondly what makes us so great. It’s a challenge (especially because I think in the deep recesses of our hearts we don’t want to). This is the perfect job for an economic development ofﬁcer. Someone who will go out and “market” Biggar and area outside of our boundaries. This is even more important now that Enterprise Saskatchewan is no longer doing the job so the community must be willing to do the job themselves. It’s necessary in order to ensure our survival. P.H.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: We donated a memorial gift to a friend through Biggar and District Community Foundation Inc to be directed to Friends of Diamond Lodge. When asked whether an acknowledgment would be forwarded to the family, the answer was “No”. Does this sound like a caring and business like procedure? We feel it would be appropriate for them to send a card or supply an ofﬁcial looking card for the donee to forward to the family. What do you think? Bernard and Tillie Zimmer Biggar

The rise of the entitlement class and the fall of democracy The ‘takers” turning against the “givers” mentality exists across Canada, but nowhere is it more virulent than in Quebec by Gwyn Morgan, Columnist, Troy Media Distributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia.com That Germany is almost singlehandedly providing the funds to bailout their bankrupt country didn’t deter angry Greeks from burning its Chancellor in efﬁgy during last month’s Greek election campaign. And for a few hours after that election returned parties in favour of staying in the Eurozone, ﬁnancial markets cheered the news. Then reality set in as investors, realizing that continuing to pour cash into hopelessly dysfunctional Greece would only diminish the Eurozone’s chances of saving other beleaguered members, drove Spain’s borrowing rates to record highs. The European situation is so bad that near zero yield US Treasury Bills, issued by a country whose debt clock is registering US$15.8 trillion and spinning ahead at over

US$1.3 trillion per year, are viewed as a safe haven. And the chances of slowing down the U.S. debt clock are small indeed. As social program entitlements make up half of expenditures balancing the budget would mean cutting all other expenditures by a staggering 70 per cent. Austrian economist Friedrich Hayek summed up the entitlements problem in his famous book The Road to Serfdom, “If you guarantee to some a ﬁxed part of a variable cake, the share left to the rest is bound to ﬂuctuate proportionally more than the size of the whole”. My recent column titled The rise of the entitlement class garnered a lot of feedback. One reader forwarded an unattributed piece that put entitlements into perspective. “The folks who are getting the free stuff are mad at the folks who are paying for the free stuff because they

can no longer pay for both the free stuff and their own stuff.” You don’t have to leave Canada to ﬁnd application for this statement. The ‘takers” turning against the “givers” mentality exists across our country, but nowhere is it more virulent than in La Belle Province, where student protests continue ad inﬁnitum in support of their special brand of free stuff, otherwise known as the “Quebec Model”. NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair demonstrates his own version of being “mad at the folks who are paying for the free stuff” by vilifying Alberta’s resources which fund the lion’s share of Quebec’s $7 billion annual equalization payments. Meanwhile, Quebec’s university tuition fees are half of those paid by Alberta students. Perhaps it’s not surprising that Quebec’s protesting students and Mulcair share the same mentality. It’s become

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clear that those paltry tuition increases are just a sidebar for the students’ actual goal of replacing free market Capitalism with governmentcontrolled Socialism. And the NDP is, by its own deﬁnition, a Socialist political movement. Germany’s post-war history provides an instructive comparison of Socialism versus Capitalism. By the time the Berlin Wall came crashing down in 1989, West Germany had risen from the ashes to become the world’s second largest economy, while East Germany was an impoverished economic wasteland. The people shared the same ancestry, including many family members separated by the wall. The difference was command and control subjugation under Socialism versus Capitalism’s freedom of enterprise and innovation. The same phenomenon is being repeated today in

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China, where relatively small steps toward free market capitalism are lifting hundreds of millions out of abject poverty. Given that it was just last century when Socialism brought unspeakable poverty and despair to over half of the worlds’ population, how can it be that so many young people want to turn the clock back? A timeless truth - “Those who don’t learn the lessons of the past are doomed to repeat them” - applies. How many students have been taught those lessons? The reality is our schools and universities not only fail to teach those sad historical lessons, but many teachers and professorsactuallyespouse anti-free enterprise rhetoric. It seems that little has changed since 1944 when Hayek wrote “The younger generation of today has grown up in a world which, in school and press, the spirit of

commercial enterprise has been represented as disreputable and the making of profit as immoral . . .”. This history lesson takes us full-circle to ancient Greece, the cradle of democracy. In 1787, Scottish history professor Alexander Tytler wrote about the fall of the Athenian Republic some 2,000 years earlier: “A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can exist only until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largess from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that every democracy will finally collapse over loose fiscal policy.” Gwyn Morgan is a Canadian business leader and director of two global corporations.

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I have a friend that, whenever she travels somewhere, brings back a variety of newspapers for me to peruse. Quite interesting, actually, to see how people in other regions and countries communicate with each other. There are often many different views on what is and is not news and the method of delivery is quite distinct as well. This time she had travelled to upstate New York, a small town called Peru. Actually it is quite close to Montreal as that is where her relatives picked her up from an extra long plane trip (but that is another story altogether). It was the summer issue of Local Banquet, a periodical published in Vermont, when an article about invasive plants caught my attention. The author wrote an account of how she noticed some invasive plants in her garden and decided to host a dinner party cooking the unwanted plants. Japanese knotweed. Fallopia Japonica. I had never heard of it before but decided to investigate further. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “What is a

weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered.” Well, from all I found out about knotweed it was very few virtues and is an extremely invasive plant. It grows underground via an extensive horizontal root system. A rhizome it will send up new shoots when disturbed so digging it up doesn’t work. I thought portulaca was a pest but Fallopia Japonica is by far more serious. Make sure you don’t accidentally drop some because one little bit of the stem can produce new plants. Deﬁnitely do not put them into the compost. However, it is edible. The author made a Japanese knotweed fool (a fool is an English dessert dating back to the 16th century) for her guests. A fool is made with lots of cream and a fruit puree so it is sure to be good. I found a recipe for a quiche, cornmeal cake and a knotweed and ﬁddlehead stir fry. Those who have tasted the wild edible claim it has a taste and texture somewhere between rhubarb and asparagus. So you can substitute for any rhubarb or asparagus recipe.

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Knotweed looks like bamboo shoots. Some children have picked the shoots and poked holes in them to make a flute. It requires full sunlight but is not fussy about the type of soil. It will grow in silt, loam, and sand. As with many weeds it will tolerate any condition from high temperatures, high salinity, drought and flooding. Very hardy, indeed. Not something you want anywhere near your garden. Once established it will overtake all other vegetation and is virtually impossible to eradicate. Not surprisingly botanists in the United States have declared this plant invasive. In fact, according to the article the state of Vermont considers it a Class B noxious weed. It is not native to this continent having been brought across the pond from Asia where it is a perennial shrub. In hindsight some of the plants brought here by our ancestors should have been left at home. The dictionary defines a weed as “a wild plant growing where it is not wanted.” Emerson may feel some of them have virtues but most people won’t agree with him.

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Government of Saskatchewan funds electrical upgrades in three provincial parks Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty announced today that more than 400 provincial park campsites in three provincial parks will receive electrical upgrades. “The Government of Saskatchewan is investing almost $1.6 million to further expand electric services in Rowan’s Ravine Provincial Park, Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Moose Mountain Provincial Park,” Doherty said. “Government realizes that many people visiting our parks desire the convenience of electriﬁed campsites, which is why

we have added almost 1,100 electric campsites over the last four years. These upgrades ensure an enhanced parks experience for everyone. They will help attract even more visitors to our parks, which helps grow our economy.” Electrical service in Rowan’s Ravine Provincial Park will be expanded and/ or upgraded to 176 existing campsites in the Underwood Campground. Duck Mountain Provincial Park’s Birch Campground will receive expanded and/ or upgraded electrical service to 130 existing

campsites. Moose Mountain Provincial Park will receive new electrical service to 121 existing campsites in Fish Creek Campground. Upgrades will start in the fall and should be ready for the 2013 parks season. Government has invested $33 million in provincial park improvements over the last four years and will continue investing in Saskatchewanís parks. Over the next four years, government has committed to providing an additional $10 million for upgrades.

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Bees by Bob Mason This might seem like an odd kind of subject to write about, but what does a reader expect from an odd type of writer, eh? There are quite a few more important people YT (Yours Truly) could describe. Some of them far more famous then bees, mebbe, but when one stops to think about it for a few moments, and drums up a few facts about what forms of life are superior we soon realize that, (compared to bees), not one British King has ever fertilized one ﬂower in an English garden, nor one USA president done the same thing to help produce one slice of apple pie! Yours Truly isn’t up on his arthropodic knowhow, the way we all should be but he does know that when kings and presidents die or disappear, we might mourn them for a while but life just goes on and on, whereas when insects (especially the bees of the above title) go, ﬂowers aren’t going to bloom in English gardens, and apples aren’t going to grow anymore, (even in the United States!) And, of course, the rest of us are going to disappear with them!

So, (at least personally) having settled on the worth of worldly things, this boy is bound to debate a bit about how bees were big things in his debatable boyhood! (Mebbe I should have put “Bob” in there somewhere but Yours Truly doesn’t go for that alliteration stuff, very well!) When we were just small fellows up in Great Bend, the folks had a neighbour who spoke with a very pronounced Ottawa Valley accent. One of his most used expressions was “They be’s!” He’d look at the western sky and announce “They be’s a big dust storm comin’ up” Dad of course always wished that old Alf

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would say “They be’s a big rainstorm comin’”, but it was in the Dirty Thirties, eh? When dust storms were a lot more popular than rain! I think that expression by old Alf was our ﬁrst inkling that there was such a word, let alone bees themselves! As we grew a little older and began to realize that times weren’t that good (nobody seemed to have “nothin’”), we often wondered how another one of our neighbours could eat so well! Livestock wasn’t worth very much at the time, and like many other

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families on the farm, we butchered a steer and a couple of porkers, ate turkeys, chickens and eggs, picked berries by the river all summer, always had a large garden and ate quite well, despite the Depression, but these people had something else, a very hard to get, sweet tasting spread called honey. which was always on their table at every meal! All our young lives we had believed that honey was a food reserved only for kings and queens, and that only they ate our school book had said “The Queen was in the parlour, eating bread and honey!” Everyone seemed to know that honey was way above and beyond. Whereas Dad got a grist mill and then, saved some cream from the milk cows and as peasants, ate bread and butter, okay? Being young and impressionable about such things though, we always felt elevated

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a little whenever the family ate over at the JH place! Way back then YT was on a threshing crew over at JHs place, when one of the men (a city boy I think!), tasted honey for the first time in his life. “You must have used a lot sugar when you made this jam” he told Mrs J.H.. “It sure tastes awful sweet!” Not only did he not know what bees were, he didn’t know that they make honey! Dozens of books have been written about bees, and often we don’t understand all about them either! Many of us have been stung by bees (sometimes fatally!) and there again is something that we don’t know and understand. A lot of apiarists claim that bees will only sting in defense. (mebbe humans could take a lesson from that, eh?) I dunno yet we often get stung because we don’t know that we are offending them! In the 1930’s, when our farms were all that we had much of, Dad grew everything to make good quality hay for our livestock, and he bindered a whole field of clover that had just come into bloom. Of course he asked his three boys to go out and stoke it and guess which one went. I’ll bet young YT got his hands stung 50 times by bees that were still gathering nectar from the blooms in the sheaver but he finally wisened and picked the sheaves up only by the twine around them! Remembering those times, I often wonder why “Hailey” (one of the local boys!) didn’t get stung when he decided to rob a hive and pushed

it over! Years later, when Phyllis and YT were on the farm out south, we often kept a couple of hives. There were lots of blossoms around and we did quite well. On year however, the bees filled five supers full of honey which came from a red-flowering slough weed that grows in one of the local low spots. And no one could eat it! (Well, mebbe we could have used it when we attacked Veen in 1945!) Being a reputed ‘tightwad’, yours Truly tried feeding it back to them over the next winter, but apparently they didn’t think it was so nice either! Honey must keep for a long time, for there must have been 10 years of dust on top of that crockful we in the basement of the Rhineland house. Boy were we ever hungry! We hadn’t eaten for some time and thought it was mebbe rancid lard as we scraped that dust off. As mentioned above, were we ever in for a surprise! They tell me that the drones in a bee colony only have one responsibility, and that is to fertilize the queen. Then they die! (what a way to go, eh?) YT thinks humanity could take a lesson from that too! I think we have a nest of bees in the wall of my shop! Because when YT lights a winter fire in there, they come out and buzz around, interfering with (ahem) my immaculate work! I think the family will have revenge though when the boys finally tear the old building down and find some honey. “You can’t have them all”, eh?)

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Team Canada: Logan Rieger, Watrous, SK; Dylan Fehr, Aberdeen, SK; Liam Hirch, Brooks, AB; Logan Mock, Kerrobert, SK; Lewis Wutzke, Aberdeen, SK; Colton Bowyer, Gull Lake, SK; Connor Neu, Hudson Bay, SK; Wesley Tornberg, Biggar, SK; Kenton Hull, Preeceville, SK; Michael Van Dyke, Spiritwood, SK; Robert Radke, Spiritwood, SK; Jordan Hordos, Raymore, SK; Travis Fehr, Hague, SK; Taylor Mur-

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Long-term infrasctucture top priority at municipal ministers’ meeting Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter joined representatives from across the country to advocate for a new federal infrastructure plan and funding program that meets the needs for all municipalities. This was the key discussion at the annual meeting of provincial and territorial ministers responsible for municipal government in Kananaskis, Alberta. “Saskatchewan is seeing unprecedented growth and prosperity and we need to ensure that the right infrastructure is in place now and in the years to come to

maintain this momentum,” Reiter said. “More than $1 billion has been committed to municipal infrastructure in Saskatchewan by provincial, federal and municipal governments in the last four years and now is the time to draft the long-term plan to sustain and build on that investment so that our province’s growth can continue.” Reiter was one of many ministers asking that the next federal infrastructure plan be developed through a collaborative approach; provide funding that is ﬂexible, reliable and

respectful of PT jurisdiction over municipal affairs; and to recognize that provinces and territories are in the best position to determine infrastructure priorities. Federal Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher joined the provincial and territorial Ministers Responsible for Local Government for part of the meeting. “It was an important message to deliver to Minister Fletcher; each province and territory agrees that these are our top priorities for developing a new federal long-term

Diamond Lodge News Hello from the residents and staff of the Diamond Lodge. July 2 was a holiday for our staff so our work week was one day short. Monday was a holiday. Starting our work week off on a Tuesday. In the morning we had a lot of one on ones. The activity room was all decorated for summer. In the afternoon the residents played Bean Bag Toss. Wednesday was our birthday party and anniversary party. We had

five birthdays and two anniversaries. Everyone enjoyed the music and singing for the band Country Cousins. Thanks band for your music. Thursday we exercised in the morning. In the afternoon we had the ever popular Bingo. Friday we had Barbecue Club. The weather was perfect so we ate outside. We even had salad from our garden. In the afternoon we went outside and weeded the garden and ﬂowers. Our

residents had drinks outside also. Saturday we played Home Sweet Home Bingo and in the afternoon we watched a movie with popcorn. Sunday was another beautiful day. It keeps us busy watering the garden and ﬂowers in the heat. We had a spa morning. In the afternoon we had church with St Gab’s. Thanks to all our volunteers and visitors for coming and making our days go faster.

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Dr. Tara Stewart (nee Haynes) has been awarded a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) postdoctoral fellowship to train at Yale University. Tara was among the top-ranked applicants for this national award, earning her an additional CIHR Research Recognition Prize in the area of Psychology and Aging. Tara will divide her time between Yale University and Idaho State University, where she begins a permanent professorship in the Department of Psychology this September. (Submitted photo)

infrastructure plan and funding program,î Reiter said. Reiter emphasized all levels of government must collaborate on a long-term approach to infrastructure planning to support Saskatchewan municipalities. Infrastructure for drinking water, wastewater and transportation are critical to providing a high quality of life. The Government of Saskatchewan is dedicated to helping municipalities deliver these essential services.

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Agriculture Following agricultural trends By Calvin Daniels Trends in agriculture are always interesting to follow. Having grown up in the purebred livestock business, and having attended livestock shows from the time I was knee high to a cowboy boot, it has been particularly interesting to see how the size of cattle have changed through the years. While not even a forethought in the 1950s, I have certainly seen enough pictures from that era to understand what they mean when they talk about ‘belt buckle’ cattle. For the 50s, and well into the 1960s, the champion cattle in most shows were just that, about as tall as the showman’s belt buckle. That is almost impossible to imagine in this era, but that is the way the industry viewed perfection at the time. The arrival of the

so-called exotic breeds from Europe, were led by Charolias. The ﬁrst Charolais into Canada actually arrived in the late 1950s, but it was the mid1960s before the breed really arrived in numbers and began to significantly change the industry. Charolais were simply bigger cattle, and the North American cattle sector was quick to see value in larger frames on which to put pounds of beef. Of course Charolais were not the only big breed to arrive and help the conversion to bigger cattle here. They were followed by breeds such as Simmental, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Gelbvieh and a rather long list of European breeds. Some,such as Charolais and Simmental are now completely ingrained in our cattle industry and have become cornerstones. Other breeds, such as

Chianina, Marchigiana, and a few others arrived in the pursuit of ever bigger cattle, but then all but disappeared again. While some of the largest European breeds imported to Canada ended up having limited impact, through selection the cattle industry more, or less adopted the adage ‘Go Big, Or Go Home’. You certainly saw that in showrings for years, where the eyes of judges’ were drawn to bigger. The days of bulls reaching only a cattleman’s belt buckle were gone, and cattle become behemoths. But like many things, the size of cattle eventually went too far. Cattleman would talk about how efﬁcient 13001400 pound cows were, but their pastures were populated by animals several pounds heavier. But recently there has been a moderation. That was evident this past week at Yorkton Exhibition. At the Regional 4-H Beef Show at the Ex’ Wednesday, Judge Gerry Bertholet talked about moderate frames in his

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comments, and in heifer classes big females were not always red ribbon winners over more moderate ones. The Saskatchewan Angus Gold judge Garner Deobold in an interview with this writer also talked about how big

might have been the key to winning a decade ago, but it was no longer automatic. He said while small cattle don’t have the efﬁciencies needed by the industry, and suggested in some situations big can work, moderation is where the

industry is now focused. Like a pendulum the size of cattle went from one extreme to the other over some 40-years, and is not settling somewhere between the two creating more efﬁcient animals to match producer needs in the process.

Chronic Wasting Disease receives provincial funding The Saskatchewan Government is continuing its efforts to manage chronic wasting disease (CWD) by providing the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre (CCWHC) at the University of Saskatchewan with a research grant of up to $170,000. “This research gives us a better understanding of how the disease spreads and the effect it has on big game populations” Environment Minister Ken Cheveldayoff

said. “The information assists in developing effective policies and future regulations to minimize the rate of transmission.” The CCWHC, in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, provides a database and interactive website that hunters can check the test results of the samples they submit. The ministry has delivered a CWD program to manage the disease in wild deer and elk since 1997. During that time

47,580 samples have been tested, of which 350 have been positive. Chronic wasting disease is a fatal brain disease that affects mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk and moose. There is no scientiﬁc evidence that CWD can be transmitted to humans through the consumption of meat from infected animals. However, the ministry advises that meat from any diseased wildlife not be consumed.

Small Business Loan limit raised to $20,000 A government loans program that helps small businesses has raised its lending ceiling from $15,000 to $20,000 effective immediately. The Small Business Loans Associations (SBLA) increase has been initiated to better meet the business needs of todayís entrepreneurs. “ S u p p o r t i n g entrepreneurship is a major focus of our economic development agenda and this increase will open

more opportunities for business people,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “The SBLA program has been valuable in supporting our entrepreneurs when most funding options have been exhausted. Small business is big business in Saskatchewan, employing over 140,000 people and generating millions in revenue.” The SBLA program is designed to provide loans to small businesses that may have difﬁculty

obtaining ﬁnancing from banks and other traditional lending institutions. The funds may go toward starting or expanding a small business. The SBLA program is only available to Saskatchewan businesses. Funds are disbursed through the 183 SBLAs that have been set up by communities across the province. Currently there are 11,092 loans that have been issued to business people.

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Biggar couple return from Guatemala

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On stage at the dedication. (Submitted photo)

They’re back from Guatemala! On June 30 Ted and Gloria Engel, their four sons, a grandson and a niece from Germany took part in the dedication of the Pokomchi New Testament in San Cristóbal, Alta Verapaz. They walked in the procession from the town centre to the soccer field where the outdoor celebration was held. They participated in the dedication ceremony and were presented with a Pokomchi New Testament and a Hallelujah diploma. (Submitted photos)

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U of S to launch new animal bioscience degree fall 2013 The College of Agriculture and Bioresources will have a new option for students interested in animals come fall 2013—a degree in animal bioscience (BSc).

The new degree program has been designed to attract students who are interested in domestic animals, in completing veterinary medicine entrance requirements or in

pursuing careers in a broad range of fields in which knowledge of domestic animal biology is a major asset. The nature of animal science has expanded signiﬁcantly in the past 10 years with an increasing demand for students trained to ﬁll jobs in biomedical sciences, veterinary medicine, pet nutrition and care, equine and research animal care, animal health and environmental sciences. “The College of Agriculture and Bioresources is committed to developing programs to meet the changing needs of students and industry,” said Murray Drew, associ-

ate dean academic, College of Agriculture and Bioresources. “Along with new programs in agribusiness and renewable resource management, the animal bioscience program will attract a new cohort of students and enrich the educational experience of all students in the college.” While food-animal agriculture will remain a major focus of the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan, the new degree program in animal bioscience will draw on the broad and expanded expertise of animal science faculty to create complementary

opportunities for students interested in animal biology. ”Students enrolled in the new animal bioscience degree will have more opportunity to study companion animals, animal behavior, animal and environmental interactions, nutrition, genetics, physiology, toxicology, and health with much less focus on food-animal production offered under the existing program,” said Andrew Van Kessel, department head of Animal and Poultry Science. “We expect this program will be of great interest to students from both rural and urban backgrounds.”

A bachelor of animal science (BSA) has been a popular program in the college for years because it provides students with a strong disciplinary foundation in animal biology with application ranging from genetic control of behaviour to formulation of diets for better nutrition and health. The addition of the BSc degree allows students greater opportunity to specialize in their chosen field. BSA graduates will be more suited to careers in food-animal agriculture, and BSc graduates will be more suited to careers in the pet food and care industry, biomedical science, and environment-related ﬁelds.

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Breanna Perrin convocated (with distinction) from the University of Saskatchewan, with a Bachelor of Science in agriculture and a degree in agronomy and a minor in Food and Bio-product sciences. Breanna is the daughter of Shannon Hickson and Leo Perrin, granddaughter of Jean Hickson and the late Rick Hickson.

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planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent I ruined a perfectly good pedicure this past weekend. And yet, I ruined it in the most pleasurable way. I spent the early morning hours in the vegetable garden. Just me and the birds, and of course, the dog . Weeding, cultivating, and doing it all in my bare feet! I found all kinds of things whilst pulling weeds. I found poppy, calendula, dill, cilantro, lettuce plants and even a ripe strawberry! The only thing I had planted was the strawberry plant! All the other plants were ‘volunteers’, seeds that dropped from last year’s plants, rested all winter and germinated wherever this spring. After I had removed all the plants like chickweed, lambs quarters, pigweed and portulaca, I chose to leave a lot of these volunteers where they were. You know, “Bloom where you are planted”.

Looking over the whole garden later, you know, it looked great. My rows are not straight, not uniform any way you look at it. Just sort of a riot of plants, therefore leaving all the ‘volunteers’ to come up as they wish seems only fitting. Mine is not the ‘perfect’ garden. I usually have every intention to create orderly neat rows, and yet, after hanging out on the soil for awhile, I end up just putting things where they ‘feel’ right. You know, ‘Life interferes with good intentions.” One day I weeded, leaving them to lay in the rows to wilt. As long as they were not blooming, I just leave them there, to be cultivated into the soil. ‘What we take from Mother Earth, we replace, plus a little more.’ Then I watered well. The next morning, we returned to finish up some weeding, and to draw the cultivator through the soil, just to fluff the soil up a bit. It

was like drawing a knife through icing, I thought it was beautiful. My neighbour was telling me that she has always heard that by hoeing or cultivating every couple of days, the plants do much better. That makes sense to me, by cultivating, the air can get to the roots of the plants, thus allowing one of the three essentials for growth; water, food and air. I did see a marked improvement in the size of the cucumber plants the day after cultivating around them. The dog loved the freshly cultivated soil too, we left after I noticed her rolling in the leeks! One of the volnteers in our vegetable garden is calendula. Calendula ofﬁcinalis has a long history as a very useful domestic plant. Also known as pot marigold, every part of this plant is edible or has a useful property. The petals were used for ages to colour butter and cheese, and as an affordable substitute

for saffron, that very expensive herbal seasoning. The petals are also very tasty in a salad, loads of colour and a bit of bite to them. The healing properties of the calendula leaves and ﬂowers are well recorded.They are known as anti-inﬂammatory and anti-viral. I do know that I have used calendula ointment for scraps, nicks and small cuts. Reportedly it is used for acne too. I know several babies bottoms that have been kept clear of diaper rash by using Calendula cream. Also, the petals are dried, and hot water poured over them to create a tea. This tea is supposed to be a great improvement in blood circulation. A compress of this tea is reported to help in the healing of skin wounds. The tea, gargled, could help relieve a sore throat due to the common cold. Apparently, Calendula is a perennial in some warmer climates. Here, they are an annual that

Left to go to seed, calendula will show up anywhere in your garden. (Photos by Delta Fay Cruickshank)

has many seeds. If the ﬂowers are not cut off, and the plant creates seeds, they drop and before you know it, come spring, one will have them growing up all over the garden. I don’t mind. They come in lovely yellow and orange

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Sports & Recreation Barracudas attend swim meets Humboldt Hammerheads Invitational, June 23: Wyatt, Aman: 55.66, 50 free, 6th; 37.47, DQ, 25 breast; 1:00.01, 50 back, 2nd; 24.36, 25 free, 4th; 2:16.24, 100 free, 4th; 26.67, 25 back, 2nd. Raeann Gidluck: 1:02.45, 50 free, 18th; 1:18.64, 50 back, 12th; 28.27, 25 free, 20th; 2:46.74, 100 back, 3rd; 2:37.68, 100 free, 6th; 36.54, DQ, 25 back. Tara Gidluck: 1:11.88, 50 free, 7th; 1:27.10, 50 back, 6th; 31.75, 25 free, 6th; 42.20, 25 back, 9th. Kalin Harrabek: 55.17, 50 free, 14th; 34.09, 25 breast, 10th; 31.21, 25 fly, 7th; 1:09.09, DQ, 50 back; 24.39, 25 free, 15th; 29.65, 25 back, 9th. Edyn Keith: 1:39.42, 100 breast, 1st; 21.23, 25 breast, 2nd; 16.59, 25 free, 3rd; 45.50, 50 breast, 1st; 19.94, 25 back, 3rd; 1:29.54, 100 IM, 2nd. Tiara Keith: 24.71, 25 breast, 1st; 17.64, 25 fly, 1st; 16.58, 25 free, 2nd; 38.14, 50 fly; 1st; 20.61, 25 back, 3rd; 1:36.10, 100 IM, 4th. Kelley Knox: 35.59, 50 free, 2nd; 22.30, 25 breast, 3rd; 17.91, 25 fly, 3rd; 16.43, 25 free, 1st; 19.54, 25 back, 2nd; 1:31.70, 100 IM, 3rd. Rayel Martin: 1:58.82, 100 breast, 7th; 38.70, 50 free, 6th; 21.03, 25 fly, 2nd; 45.80, 50 back, 5th; 21.33, 25 back, 1st; 1:40.68, 100 IM, 5th. Hayden McMahon: 1:07.45, 50 free, 5th; 46.73, DQ, 25 breast; 47.76, DQ, 25 fly; 1:09.23, 50 back, 3rd; 27.52, 25 free, 4th; 33.80, 25 back, 5th. Bailey Seidl: 32.37, 50 free, 1st; 19.91, 25 breast, 1st; 1516, 25 fly; 1st; 38.49, 50 back, 1st; 33.65, 50 fly, 1st; 1:19.29, 100 IM, 1st.

Nipawin Invitational July 7: Raeann Gidluck: 1:31.79, DQ, 50 breast; 2:06.61, 100 free, 8th; 1:14.99, 50 back, 11th; 56.60, 50 free, 10th; 2:52.63, 100 IM, 10th. Kalin Harrabek: 1:10.01, 50 brest; 9th; 2:11.40, 100 free, 9th; 1:08.92, 50 back, 8th; 59.35, 50 free, 12th; 2:26.03, 100 IM, 8th. Edyn Keith: 2:52.39, 200 free, 1st; 1:36.51, 100 breast, 1st; 1:19.49, 100 free, 2nd; 1:30.18; 100 back, 2nd; 36.07, 50 free, 2nd. Tiara Keith: 1:32.85, 100 fly, 1st; 1:49.45, 100 breast, 3rd; 1:20.40, 100 free, 2nd; 1:37.16, 100 back, 3rd; 3:26.71, 200 IM, 4th; 3:35.12, 200 back, 3rd; 4:11.34, 200 breast, 12th. Kelley Knox: 1:33.81, 100 fly, 2nd; 1:42.56, 100 breast, 2nd; 1:23.70, 100 free, 3rd; 1:37.26, 100 back, 3rd; 3:22.45, 200 IM, 2nd. Rayel Martin: 3:05.25, 200 free, 4th; 2:01.98, 100 breast, 7th; 1:28.24, 100 free, 4th; 1:38.28, 100 back, 2nd; 3:33.57, 200 Im, 4th; 3:47.60, 200 back, 7th; 4:23.89, 200 breast, 15th. Bailey Seidl: 1:17.44, 100 fly, 1st; 1:11.71, 100 free, 1st; 1:24.51, 100 back, 1st; 1:24.51, 100 back, 1st; 33.05, 50 free, 1st; 2:55.25, 200 Im, 1st. Melfort Marlins Invitational swim meet, July 8: Raeann Gidluck: DQ, 50 breast; 58.38, 50 free, 13; 1:12.23, 50 back, 12th; 39.40, DQ, 25 fly; 43.44, 25 breast, 14th; 24.63, 25 free, 12th; 33.73, 25 back, 15th; 2:49.07, 100 IM, 8th. Tara Gidluck: 29.84, 25 free, 10th; 40.09, 25 back.

In Melfort, Girls 13-14: Tiara Keith, Bronze

Results of the Melfort meet . . . 15-17 Girls: Bailey Seidl, Gold. Edyn Keith, Silver. Kelley Knox, Bronze. Girls 13-14: Tiara Keith, Bronze. Edyn Keith: 1:19.61, 100 free, 1st; 40.44, 50 fly, 3rd; 44.70, 50 breast, 2nd; 44.70, 50 breast, 2nd; 40.08, 50 back, 2nd; 21.22, 25 breast, 4th; 15.88, 25 free, 2nd; 18.16, 25 back, 1st. Tiara Keith: 1:21.13, 100 free, 3rd; 39.96, 50 fly, 1st; 52.22, 50 breast, 3rd; 36.03, 50 free, 2nd; 45.96, 50 back, 4th; 17.17, 25 fly, 1st; 23.07, 25 breast, 3rd; 15.76, 25 free, 1st; 6:49.69, 400 free, 3rd. Kelley Knox: 38.06, 50 fly, 2nd; 45.42, 50 breast, 3rd; 35.23, 50 free, 2nd; 4 2 . 9 3 , 5 0 b a ck , 3 r d ; 16.85, 25 fly, 2nd; 20.45, 25 breast, 2nd; 16.03, 25 free, 4th; 1:31.19, 100 IM, 2nd. Rayel Martin: 1:25.77, 100 free, 4th; 49.59, 50 fly, 4th; 57.96, 50 breast, 8th; 39.37, 50 free, 5th; 45.56, 50 back, 5th; 20.70, 25 fly, 3rd; 25.84, 25 breast, 6th; 17.97, 25 free, 6th; 6:56.37, 400 free, 5th. Hayden McMahon: 1:15.45, 50 free, 6th; 1:10.66, 50 back, 3rd; 36.38, DQ, 25 fly. 47.95, DQ, 25 breast. 32.53, 25 free, 6th. 34.53, 25 back, 5th. Bailey Seidl: 32.98, 50 fly, 1st; 42.54, 50 breast, 1st; 33.09, 50 free, 1st; 39.13, 50 back, 1st; 15.13, 25 fly, 1st; 19.46, 25 breast, 1st; 14.96, 25 free, 1st; 1:18.79, 100 IM, 1st.

Results of the Nipawin meet . . . . 15-17 Girls: Edyn Keith: Silver. Bailey Seidl, Gold. 13-14 Girls: Tiara Keith, Silver.

Volleyball camp: Last week the halls at BCS were ﬁlled with football players and this week it was volleyball players who took to the courts in the gym. Teacher Ann Cote conducted the sessions at the camp and participants learned some useful tips to help them excel at the game next year. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Shaw reunion: Family and friends gathered to wish Merle Shaw a Happy 80th Birthday in July. It was also an opportunity for the Shaw family to gather for a reunion. (Submitted photo) On July 6 - 7 - 8, 2012 Val, Marilyn, David and Bonnie and Joyce held a Shaw Reunion at Val’s place and also a surprise 80th birthday party for Merle Shaw. There were 93 in attendance for the weekend and the weather was great. Relatives came from the western provinces. Merle Shaw and family, Mavis Taylor and family, Connie Melnychuk and family, Arlee Franke and family, Lynn Beaupre’s family, and Ross Shaw and family were all in attendance. A few of the family mem-

bers were missing. On Saturday some of the local people also came over to help Merle celebrate his 80th birthday with cake and coffee. Merle got the grandchildren going on horseshoe and I think maybe won a few games. A few other games were played and the kids enjoyed playing in the water. A huge supper meal was put on Saturday. Each night a bonfire was going till wee hours into the morning. A few went out to the cemetery to check out the family graves and a few went

in to see the Landis Museum. David made up a family history book as a keepsake for each family. Was nice to have a happy occassion to celebrate and good weather and great reminicing Marilyn Johnson came out for the Shaw reunion and then stayed to visit relatives and friends in the area for a few days before ﬂying back to Lady Smith B.C. David Shaw, daughter Jillian and grandson Landon, Brodie and Joel were also out for the occassion then stayed for a week then drove back to Vernon, B.C.

Landis community was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Bruce Martin on July 4. His funeral was held in the Landis Cemetery on July 10 with the Reverend Joanne Hills conducting the service. Bruce is survived by his children: Annette Walcholtz, Sherry Martin, and Greg Martin, six grandchildren, his sisterin-law, Barb Martin, and special friend, Annabelle Hunter. Bruce was an avid gardener, loved to go horseback riding, and was a great neighbour. He spent his last days where he loved to be, up at the lake with his camper. He will be sorely missed by his family and all his buddies on coffee row. Joe and Denise Pek celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last Saturday. Family came from British Columbia, Alberta, and numerous places in Saskatchewan. After a supper for all the family, they were joined by neighbours and friends for an evening of dancing and socializing. Several of Joe’s cousins brought musical instruments, and were joined

by Bernie Ochs, and the Garrett grandsons for some great entertainment. Congratulations, Joe and Denise. Two other local couples were celebrating a big event in their lives last Saturday. Ed and Lucy Rohs, of Wilkie (formerly from Carmelheim area), and Joe and Mary Beth deMoissac were celebrat-

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More champions for Biggar: Once again Biggar has crowned two Canadian champions. This time in the sport of trapshooting. The Canadian Trapshooting Championships were held in Edmonton, Alberta on the July long weekend with these two young men standing as Canadian champions in their respective classes. Gordy May (right) was crowned the 2012 Sub Junior Canadian Champion and Graydon Ellis (left), the 2012 Junior Canadian Champion. Gordy won singles, doubles and high over all. A milestone for any trap shooter is to shoot 100 straight and Gordy achieved this in his championship event. Grayden won all three junior Canadian titles, singles, doubles, handicap and high over all. Both of these shooters are members of the Biggar Wildlife Gun Range. Gordy is also a member of the newly formed Monarch 4-H trap shooting program. Well done and congratulations! (Submitted photo)

Central Plains Co-operative LTD Central Plain Co-op is very pleased to announce the appointment of Kristan Andreas to the position of Service Station Supervisor at our Landis location. Previously, Kristan was a Customer Service Rep. at the Rosetown Agro Centre for Central Plains Co-op. Throughout her time at Central Plain Co-op, Kristan has accepted new challenges and responsibilities. She provides an outstanding service experience for each and every customer. Her goal is to ensure that ALL customers leave knowing they have received the best possible service. Kristan and her team strive to provide exceptional service and products to meet our member and customer needs. Central Plains Co-op is proud to be part of Eston, Landis, Rosetown and west central Saskatchewan. We are committed to providing the highest level of service and products to help our communities succeed.

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Asquith News Neil Millard 329-4235 Two pairs of glasses have been found (youth’s). Inquire at the post ofﬁce. Also, if you want kittens as pets phone 329-4767. (These are to be given away). If you have lost your set of keys inquire at the post ofﬁce. The Asquith Baptist church will host their VBS on August 13-17. Tip of the day: Clear

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U of S team helping decontaminate soil in Canada’s North A team of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan and Yukon College are working with industry in Canada’s North to develop biochar for remediation of soil contaminated by oil spills and gas leaks. Biochar is a type of charcoal that results from heating biological ingredients, such as wood and bone, in a low- or nooxygen environment – a process known as pyrolysis. In southern climates, biochar has proven environmental beneﬁts when added to soil, including enhanced soil fertility, improved plant growth, and degradation of contaminants. “It’s a case of ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,’” says Derek Peak, associate professor of soil science and co-investigator on the project. “We use materials that are otherwise considered waste to make a product that decontaminates soil.” “Our goal is to reduce

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OBITUARIES Elaine Hammond (nee McCrimmon) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elaine Hammond (McCrimmon) on Wednesday, June 13th with her nieces by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles in 1998; sister, Alexina in 1926; brothers, Lorne in 1976, Ray in 1978; father, Archie in 1981; mother, Georgina in 1985; and special friend, Hubert Singer in 2009. Elaine took her schooling at Beehive and Ruthilda schools, a ¿ve mile horse ride from her family farm. She married Charles Edward Hammond of Springwater in 1948. Charlie and Elaine operated the Rural Telephone Co. at Kel¿eld, Sask. until 1951, when they purchased a farm near Kel¿eld, where they remained until they retired to Biggar in 1979. Elaine and Charlie did pattern dancing for over 50 years. They loved to travel and spent 32 winters in Mesa, Arizona. They also enjoyed trips to Europe, England, Scotland, Ireland, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, and all parts of Canada. They loved to spend time with their friends in the Hub City Wanderers Trailer Club of which they were members for over 20 years. Elaine loved life and was community minded. She was a 51-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Acacia

Chapter #3, Biggar. She held many of¿ces during this time including Worthy Matron ¿ve times and Grand Marshal for the Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan twice. Elaine served on the Saskatchewan Housing Board, Biggar Branch, for 10 years and the Biggar Museum Board for 16 years. She was a life-time member of Biggar New Horizons and enjoyed many activities there. Over the years Elaine loved to garden, sew and did a lot of hand work. She decorated wedding cakes for many of the neighbours as well as her three nieces. She never forgot a birthday or an anniversary. Elaine will be lovingly remembered by her three nieces, (Ray and Sharon’s daughters): Jill (Russ) Clarke of Regina, Sask., (Mitchell, Kyle, Lauren), Allyson (Dean) McDonald of Regina, (Sydney and Liam), Heather (Michael) Morhart of Edmonton, Alta., ( Claire Elaine, Seth, Kane); sister-inlaw, Sharon (Garth) Sanders of Regina; cousins, Hazel Gazall (British Columbia), Ian Metcalfe (Ontario), Charlie’s nephew, John (Judy) Hammond of Biggar and many extended family. We feel blessed to have had Dr. Crane and Sunshine Care Home of Biggar, and Dr. Lang and Davidson Health Center care for Elaine in her later years. In lieu of Àowers, donations

Ivy Henrietta Pollock January 12, 1910 July 7, 2012 It is with great sadness the family of Ivy Pollock announces her peaceful passing on July 7, 2012 at Diamond Lodge Nursing Home in Biggar, Sask. Ivy was born on January 12, 1910 in Walpole, Sask. to Edmund and Elizabeth (Passmore) Lettley. She was the loving mother to Edmund Pollock and Shirley Johnson; grandmother of James (Elisabeth) Pollock, Brad (Sharon) Pollock, Loren (Murray) Barron, Todd (Norine) Johnson, Dean (Donna) Johnson; greatgrandmother of Kristina (Rob) and Kyle (Apryl) Pollock, Spencer and Tyson Pollock, Danielle and Scott Barron, Matthew and Julia Johnson; great-great-grandmother of Tanner Pollock; sisters-in-law, Margaret Pollock and Evelyn Lettley; several nieces and nephews. Ivy was predeceased by her loving husband, Archie; parents, brothers, William and Fred Lettley; sisters, Lily and Mabel; daughter-in-law, Barbara Pollock; son-in-law, Roland Johnson. Ivy attended a country school by horse and buggy along with her siblings. Her ¿rst job was a telephone operator at the local telephone of¿ce. She worked there until Archie and her were married in 1931. Through the depression years, they moved several times in villages in south eastern Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba, retiring in Brandon, Man. in 1969. Archie passed away in 1977, Ivy moved to Biggar in 1994. After living in Norwest Apartments, she later moved into Diamond Lodge Nursing Home in 2003. The family would like to thank the staff and doctors at the Diamond Lodge for their compassionate care. Funeral services were held at the Biggar United Church on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Joanne Hills of¿ciating. Interment at a later date in Brandon, Man. In lieu of Àowers, family requests donations to be made in Ivy’s name to the Biggar & District Community Foundation for the New Nursing Home Project, Box 489, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 or donations to a charity of your choice. Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. gfsc1

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Phyllis Edith May Phyllis was born in Moose Jaw, Sask. and passed away July 7, 2012 in Saskatoon, Sask. Phyllis loved the farm life and it was with her until the end. Gardening was a very important to her and she shared the fruits of the garden with others. Phyllis was a very independent person and when she put her mind to something not many could change it. Phyllis also loved to bake which she also shared with others. Phyllis enjoyed watching spots such as curling, hockey and baseball. Phyllis is survived by several nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilbur ‘Bud’ (1982) and her parents. Graveside Funeral Service was held on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Leney Cemetery, Leney, Sask. with Rev. Joanne Hills of¿ciating. Honourary Casket Bearers were all those who shared in Phyllis’ life. Tributes in memory of Phyllis may be directed to Biggar Hospital Equipment Fund, Box 130, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar were entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. gfsc1

Eva Russell The passing of Mrs. Eva Russell occurred in the Biggar Diamond Lodge on June 27, 2012 at the age of 83 years. Eva was born on May 17, 1929 and grew up in the Valley Centre District. She married Ken Russell on November 16, 1949. They resided on the Russell homestead (SE18-32-13-W 3rd) which is in the Marriott District. Eva was a school bus driver and also worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken during the 1970’s and 1980’s. Eva was an active gardener and always had a large yard full of Àowers. In 2006 she moved into the Biggar Diamond Lodge. Eva was a member of the Rebecca Lodge. Eva is survived by her son, Perry of Rosetown, Sask., sisters, Wilma Anderson of Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask., Leila Oecsh of Biggar, Sask. and Frances Kerr of Rosetown; brotherin-law, Jim (Verna) Russell of Biggar; and several nieces and nephews and extended family.. She was predeceased by her husband, Ken in 2000; infant

OBITUARIES son, Eric in 1950; parents, John and Della Nash; in-laws, James and Margaret Russell; sisters and brothers-in-law, Olive and Frances Palmer, Veronica and Lawrence Massie, Bernadette and Jack Russell, Levina and Earl Darragh, John Anderson, Ed Oecsh, Ron Kerr and Frank Russell. A Family Celebration of Eva’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in Eva’s memory may be directed to the Biggar Diamond Lodge Activity Fund, Box 340, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 Grondin Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements (948-2669) “Our family serving your family since 1963”, Bob Clothier Director gfsc1

MEMORIAMS MANTIE, Gordon: In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away July 17, 2010. “Two years since that sad day The one we love was called away God took him home it was His will. But in our hearts He lives still.” Love you always and forever, Betty and family 29p1 FARRELL, Mae… April 6, 1933 - July 11, 2011 “A mother holds her children’s hand for just a little while but she holds their hearts forever. This past year-Everyday in some small way Cherished memories of you come our way.” We miss you so and love you lots…Wendy, Ed, Garon, Taylor, Mason and Parker Robb 29p1 FARRELL, Mae: July 11, 2011 M issing you as O ne year goes by T hinking of you, with H eavy heart E very day R est in Peace Mom Love, Marie and family 29p1

CARD OF THANKS Thank you to everyone who attended my bridal shower, for all the wonderful gifts and cards with money from the drug stores. To all the people who organized the afternoon and provided the lovely lunch. It was greatly appreciated. Emilee Baird, bride-elect of Michael Smith 29p1

CARD OF THANKS The family of David Danderfer wish to thank their relatives and friends for their cards, visits and kind words at the time of his death, also to all the people who travelled to Watrous for his funeral on July 4th. To the people who brought food to the house, it was greatly appreciated. Words cannot express the sadness we feel at this time but time will heal the broken hearts with God’s help. Thank you again, The Andrew and Edith Danderfer family 29p1 I would like to thank everyone who came to my bridal shower and for all the wonderful gifts and cards with money from the drugstores. Amanda Taylor 29p1

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in July: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 10:30 a.m. on July 1st, 8th and 15th. JULY 22nd: Potluck Picnic at north church, (weather permitting). For rides or guides, meet at Redeemer at 9:30 a.m. If rained out, service will be held at Redeemer. Everyone Welcome. For more information or pastoral services, phone church at 306948-3731. 48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner Quebec St. and 8th Ave. West. Sunday Worship service is at 10:50 a.m. and everyone is welcome. Come and worship with us, Rev. Terry Wicks, Pastor. 23c12 JUNE 27 - JULY 23: Artist Trading Cards…make and trade your own trading card. This show and event at Credit Union Gallery at The Biggar Museum, Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 noon and 1 - 5 p.m. 27c3 JULY 4 - AUGUST 20: Annual USED BOOK SALE in the Credit Union Gallery at the Biggar Museum, 105-3rd Ave. West. 27c6 SATURDAY, JULY 28: Perdue Agricultural Fair. Parade, Pancake Breakfast, Exhibits, Tractor Pull, Cattle Show, Mud Fling, Booths and Cold Plate. 27c3 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5: Annual Summer Pancake Breakfast, 8 - 10 a.m. at MacPherson Hall (former Elks Hall), 1st Ave. East, Biggar. Everyone welcome! 29c3

DEADLINE • Wednesdays, 5 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 16, 2012

16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

COMING EVENTS

MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED 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 LANE REALTY CORP. For the most exposure that you deserve in the marketing of your farm or ranch property. Contact your local agent:

MURRAY MURDOCH (306) 858-8000 To view full colour feature sheets for all of our CURRENT LISTINGS, visit our Website at www.lanerealty.com

LANE REALTY CORP. Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists™

Ph:(306) 569-3380 Email: lanerealtycorp@sasktel.net“ Now representing purchasers from across Canada, the United Kingdom and Mainland Europe!”

www.lanerealty.com INVITATIONS

REAL ESTATE

FRIDAY, JULY 20: A memorial tea for FREDA BYRNE, formerly of Biggar, will be held from 2-4 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons Centre. Everyone who knew Freda or Les is welcome to meet and visit with Freda’s family. 27p3

FREE BROCHURE Kings County - “ Land of Orchards, Vineyards & Tides” - Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Start Business! - Toll-Free: 1.888.865.4647 www.kingsrda. ca

SATURDAY, JULY 21: You are invited to a bridal shower for Christina Markewich, brideelect of Sam Olson, 2 - 5 p.m. at Westwinds Motor Hotel Centennial Room. Cards in drugstores. 29p1

SATURDAY, JULY 21: You’re invited to a bridal shower for Adriane Bachman, 4 p.m. at 512-8th Ave. West, Biggar. Cards in drugstores. 29p1

TO GIVE AWAY…approx. 100 year old Steinway upright. In fair shape, needs tuning. Originally ebony, but painted brown over 50 years ago. If you can haul it, you can have it. Phone 948-3751 or 948-3833 29p3 DISCONNECTED PHONE? ChoiceTel Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call ChoiceTel Today! 1-888-333-1405. www.choicetel. ca.

ECI STEEL INC. PRINCE ALBERT, SK. HWY # 3 E & 48 ST (306)922-3000

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SATURDAY, JULY 21: You are invited to a 85th Birthday Tea honouring Millie Gibson at Perdue Legion Hall, 2 - 4 p.m.. No gifts please. 29p1

IMMEDIATE SALE.

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FOR DETAILS

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

948-3820 302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar Two bedroom condo in Saskatoon, two parking spaces, outdoor pool, A/C, new appliances, behind Canarama Shopping Mall, 12 mins from U of S. Call 306-237-4258 29p3

RECREATION

PERSONAL

1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 948-7521. 36tfn

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! - BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" d Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

423 - 4th Ave. West, Biggar… 1100 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 1 bath plus 1/2 bath off master bedroom upstairs, ¿nished basement with one bedroom and 3/4 bath. Detached garage, Beautifully landscaped yard. Contact Bob Foster, 948-7348, leave message 9tfn

WANTED

REAL ESTATE 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

“So what, I’m 50.”

Alcohol and drug treatment shows you step-by-step what to do if your drinking and drugging is past the recreational phase. Today is the day to do something about it. Go to www. anguscampbellcentre.ca or call us as 306-693-5977. SLIMDOWN FOR SUMMER! Lose up to 20lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800854-5176.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Full-time tire technician required at Excell Tire in Biggar. Experience is an asset. Stop in with your resume at 101 Main Street, Biggar. 306-948-3376. 28c3 Looking for part-time waitress or waiter. See Maggie at Snow White Family Restaurant, Biggar 24c18 Instrumentation Instructor Enjoy paid summers off!! Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Palliser Campus (Moose Jaw, SK) is seeking a full-time, permanent instructor in our Instrumentation program. Why not shift your career and give back to your trade through practical hands-on shop instruction and classroom theory. SIAST provides a wide range of benefits and ongoing employer-provided instructional training. You will be ready to succeed in this role if you have a diploma or degree in Instrumentation Engineering Technology, are eligible for certification as an A.Sc.T. or P. Eng and have two years of related experience. Contact Frank van Breugel, Program Head at 306-691-8336 or vanbreugel@siast.sk.ca

www.goSIAST.com

Better late than never, Love ya!

MOBILE HOME

FREE to a good home… an upright piano in good shape. Phone 948-7292 27p3 Biggar Museum will present a Royal High Tea and Exhibit for Sask. Culture Days. Do you have royal collectables that you would like to loan for this event? Help us tell the story to celebrate the Queen’s 60th Anniversary! Call 948-3451. 27c3 Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 658-2132 3tfn

Charter/ Sherwood Apartments

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 FOR AT-HOME JOBS. Start training today. Graduates are in demand! Enroll now. Take advantage of low monthly payments. 1-800466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

SEED & FEED

NOTICE WANTED by Asquith Legion… names of present or past members of the armed forces from Asquith and area. We wish to honour all that have served since Korean War in combat and peace time missions. Their names will be placed on the Asquith Memory Wall. Call or write Karen Duguid, Box 279, Asquith, SK, S0K 0J0 or 306329-4766 29c1 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

CARS & TRUCKS

FOR RENT

HEALTH/ WELLNESS

Very nice, well kept 1994 mobile home located one km south of Biggar in the Plaza Mobile Home Park; 3-bedroom, 2 bull bathrooms, laundry room and attached newly renovated porch/sitting room. Comes with washer and dryer, portable air conditioner and kitchen appliances. New siding and shingles. Deck off back porch. Beautifully landscaped/fenced yard. Two-car detached heated garage/shop and large garden shed. It’s a MUST SEE! If interested call 948-5320 29p3 Three bedroom mobile home for sale with appliances. New siding, new shingles, fenced yard, garage & shed. If interested call 948-5320. 26p3

Check out the Indoor GARAGE SALE at The Biggar Independent, 102-3rd Ave. W., Biggar

SERVICES

If YOU are… • Moving • Expecting a Baby • Planning a Wedding • Anticipating Retirement Call WELCOME WAGON at

948-2563 - Lisa Haynes We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca Bob Foster Locksmith Services. Phone 306-831-7633 26tfn Moe’s Roo¿ng Services… Free estimates. For all your roo¿ng needs. Phone 306-951-7798. 24p6 Stop in to… 1st Ave. West, Biggar 948-2700

Beaver Hotel in North Battleford looking for full time workers: 1 Cook $10-$15 per hr/ 2 kitchen helpers $11per hr/ 1 housekeeper $11per hr send your resume to iskca@yahoo. co.kr MANAGERS REQUIRED! Sales Manager - must have Case or New Holland ag sales experience. Top salary and bonus program. Great upper management opportunity - yours to grow. Must be able to manage large, new & used inventory, develop & manage sales programs with diversi¿ed customer base. Parts Manager - must have ag experience. Top salary & bonus. Lots of opportunity - must be able to manage a large staff & be creative. Apply in con¿dence to Hi Line Farm Equipment, 472339 Ave., Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2J4 or admin@hilinecnh.com. NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect

MONDAY, JULY 16, 2012

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

R.M. of Biggar No. 347 ADMINISTRATOR Applications are being accepted for the positin of Rural Municipal Administrator with duties to commence as soon as possible. This position is to cover a maternity leave with the potential of remaining as a full time position. Preference will be given to qualiÀed applicants with a Class “A” CertiÀcate or Class “C” CertiÀcate with experience with Munisoft software. Resumes to include experience, certiÀcate held, expected salary and current references. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For inquiries call Reeve Louise Singer at 306-948-2934 or Administrator, Adrienne Urban at 306-948-2422. Submit applications by 1:00 p.m. August 13, 2012 to: Administrator Position R.M. of Biggar No. 347 Box 280 Biggar, SK S0k 0M0 Phone: 306-948-2422 Fax: 306-948-2250 Email: rm347@sasktel.net

L Location: ti Application Deadline: Position Title: Profession/Discipline:

Senlac, S l SK July 20, 2012 Operator, Senlac Thermal Project Power Engineer (3rd class)

Position Description Your primary responsibility will be to participate as a team member in the operation and maintenance of the Senlac Thermal Project. Taking an active role in the construction and commissioning of several ongoing projects will be expected.

Duties and Responsibilities • Able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining effective time allocation. • Maintain knowledge of and adherence to government regulations, company policies and procedures. • Responsible for hands-on operation of the various processes and associated equipment components within the plant, including minor maintenance. • Perform safety, environmental, and regulatory responsibilities such as hazard identiÀcation, equipment lockout, emergency response and implementation of safe work procedures, etc. • Maintain proper documentation including operator log, maintenance records, safety and environment reports.

QualiÀcations • 3rd class Interprovincial Power Engineering CertiÀcation. • Self motivated with a strong work ethic in an unsupervised work environment. • A valid Class 5 drivers license. (A drivers abstract is required) Please submit an updated resume to opportunities@shpaciÀc.com

Progressive Auto Body Shop in Kindersley requires an Auto Body person. Should be minimum 2nd year apprentice or journeyman. We offer a great working environment and a bene¿ts package. Please contact Randy Vold @ 306463-2110 or email resume to randyvold@hotmail.com

We’re clearing out, and giving Biggar a chance to

SAVE! SAVE! SAVE! Come on in and see what you can Ànd at garage sale prices!!! OfÀce supplies, birthday presents, christmas presents, shelving, lots of stuff. . . come on in to see! SERVICE TECHNICIAN Dryair 2000 Inc. (www.dryair. ca) located in St.Brieux, SK, requires a motivated individual to work in the area of Product Service. A mechanical/electrical background is a must. Excellent communication/telephone skills are necessary. There will be a requirement to travel for customer training and to assist customers. Compensation based on experience. Please fax resume to 306-275-4664 or email dfagnou@dryair.ca

Please arrange to pick up your photos that have been submitted for publication.

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

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

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ELECTRICAL

REAL ESTATE

Saskatoon - Biggar Oﬃce DUANE NEUFELDT 403 Main St., Biggar

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

MONDAY, JULY 16, 2012

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

Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for:

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (ofﬁce) Cell 948-9168

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

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

Cell: 306-221-6888

BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Tim Hammond Realty rd

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

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

Cari McCarty Residential Sales

For all your home, business and rural needs

Call Greg Fortney

Owners/Operators • Travis Young • Dallas Young • Claude Young

Tim Hammond Realty

948-3389

948-5052 (ofﬁce) Cell 948-4478 Dave Molberg BSA

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

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

GLASS INSTALLATION

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104 - 2nd Ave. West Biggar

306-948-4846

ADVERTISING is an investment in your business.

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Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial

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• New Construction • Renovations • Residential • Commercial

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

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PLUMBING & HEATING

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

306-303-0009

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For appointments… 1-855-651-3311

SEED CLEANING

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

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

948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394

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

Where you can feel right at home!

R.M.T. (NHPC member) Located @ New Beginnings Wellness Centre, 114 - 2nd Ave. W., BIGGAR Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses GEORGE STAHL Ph: cell:

(306) 948-3776 (306) 260-6503

Northland Foaming

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

MADGE

…owned and operated by Diane Larouche Ellard

Michelle Spuzak,

McCARTY CONSTRUCTION

Licenced Journeyman Carpenters Troy McCarty 948-5627 (H) 948-9280 (C) Mitch McCarty 373-8254 (H) Serving Biggar ... Since 1968

30 min. Circuit Gym

Phoenix M4 Mobile Grain cleaning and sizing Box 917, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Spray Foam

“Big or Small -We Do Them All”

Ladies Only

WTSL MOBILE GRAIN SERVICE WTS

Call Jim @ 306-948-3333

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

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

Cell… 948-8048

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

available to do…

- together with -

OPTOMETRISTS

Phone… 948-2548

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

HANDY JIM SERVICES

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Insulation

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!

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

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

Services available…

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

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

948-2548 or 948-9710 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

PHOTOGRAPHY

Custom Combining JD9770 with draper or hydraÁex headers

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948-2887 VY JLSS 948-6969 McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

Phone: 948-5678

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306-948-2814

Contact 948-3344 WHY NOT GET DOWN TO BUSINESS BY PLACING YOUR CLASSIFIED AD, TODAY! CALL 9483344

Wayne Dollansky 306-948-7247

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

• Esso • Leslie’s Drugstore • Pharmasave • Quick Stop • Super A Foods • Shop Easy Food • Weasie’s Gourmet Blends • Feudal Co-op, Perdue • The Store, Perdue

MONDAY, JULY 16, 2012

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

LEGAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING

BUSSE LAW

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

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

948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

Garry A. Faye Chartered Accountant Notary Public 201B-2nd Ave. West P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 948-5133

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:

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865 To advertise in this directory, please call Urla at The Independent

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

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

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

948-2183

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

306-948-3408 DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

INSURANCE

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

• 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

Are you looking for Life, Living Benefits Insurance and/or Investment Strategies? Do you just want to know if your premiums are fair with the right coverage?

222 Main Street 306 948 5377

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Biggar Sand & Gravel

MACHINERY DEALERS

• trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating Call Colin Graham at 948-5455 G<F Ahf^ FZbgm^gZg\^ & K^ghoZmbhgl

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BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

948-3955 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

948-2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

SERVICES

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

• sides of Pork & Beef available

948-3384

Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System

Rosetown, Sask.

306-882-2289

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

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Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

M & N REPAIR

Pamela Eaton

Robert Hoesgen, CFP

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

948-3996 Open Monday-Saturday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES CLASSIFIEDS WORK

…call 948-3344

A Sign of Qualilty!

The Country Clipper

Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

Prairieland Collision

available at… Grape Moments located in The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar 948-3344

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109

after hours George: 948-4042

For all your investment needs, Visit…

WINE, BEER, KITS and SUPPLIES

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

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

948-1722

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

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AUTOMOTIVE

403 Main Street, Biggar Want a truly independent advisor who will find your unique solution?

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

SERVICES

Ivan Young,

KRF Auto Centre

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

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

BI GGA R INS URA NCE S E RV ICE S

AUTOMOTIVE

DENTAL

• 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.

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Residential Commercial Automotive

COURIER/HAULING

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

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

Anne G. Livingston

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

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE 658-4474, Landis, SK

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

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

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

948-5678 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

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

948-5699

948-5600

For FREE estimates or enquiries CALL Wayne or Dorothy at

Bob Kobelsky

Fax:

Box 736, Biggar

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Jerry Muc Phone: 948-2958

Cliff Forsyth Phone:

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

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

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

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

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

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

To fax…stop in at The Independent

MONDAY, JULY 16, 2012

20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

12073MC00

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