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Vol. 103 No. 39

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

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Biggar’s Donor’s Choice sets 2012 target A goal of $ 32,000 has been set for the 2012 Biggar and District Donor’s Choice Campaign. The town blitz will take place October 9, 10 and 11. There are 32 charities included in this collection, nine of which are local organizations. Donor’s Choice is a oncea-year collection for these charities, rather than a representative of each charity making an appeal at your door many times throughout the year. This enables people to plan and budget their charitable donations more easily. The donor chooses as many charities as he/she wishes and the amount given to each. No more than one per cent of money received are held back for administration. Your address is known only to this agency and is not given out for any appeal mailing list. The sheet containing a brief description of each charity and space to prepare for the canvasser’s visit

will be available for pick up at several businesses including grocery stores, drug stores, Royal Bank, Credit Union, New Horizons, Museum, library, The Independent and rural municipality ofﬁces. People are encouraged to read this information to know how your donations beneﬁt all of society. Many canvassers are needed. If you are willing to canvass a block or two in town please call Michelle Hanson at 948-3739 or Marion Fritz at 948-7078. For your convenience a canvasser will call at your home. However, if you are missed by a canvasser, you may take your donation directly to the Biggar Royal Bank. Rural residents can take their donations directly to the Royal Bank. Biggar and District Donor’s Choice committee encourages area residents to be generous and courteous when a canvasser calls and make this a successful campaign.

Walk, Run for Terry . . . Biggar Central School students hit the Sandra Schmirler Olympic Gold Park paths, September 14, all in support of the Terry Fox Run. Sure, it was a break from classes, but most of these kids know the importance and the impact that one of the greatest

Canadians, perhaps of all time, has had in the ﬁght against cancer. St. Gabriel School will hold their run this Thursday, while many other organizations and groups have held or will hold their fund raisers. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

RCMP make drug bust in Biggar On September 14, members of the Biggar RCMP Detachment, along with members of the Regina Integrated Drug Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 300

Block of Sixth Avenue West in Biggar. Police received information about a suspected marihuana grow operation at the residence.

Seized during the investigation were nearly 300 marihuana plants, electrical equipment and other drug related evidence. An adult male was

arrested at the residence. The male was released later that night and will be facing several charges once the investigation is completed.

New health care model to beneﬁt rural Saskatchewan Health system leaders learn about Nova Scotia primary health care innovation

Fleet of fingers . . . Digits flying, cellist Kevin Fox hit the Majestic Theatre stage, September 14 for the first show in the Biggar and District Arts Council performance season. No classical, rather a unique twist on pop and folk, a melodic one-man treatment using a looping pedal to pull out an orchestral sound, Fox was an impressive start to the Council’s season. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Saskatchewan health system and community leaders are gathering information about a new model of care that improves patient access to health care services in rural and remote communities, with the goal of implementing it in the province. A Knowledge Exchange Day today in Regina is exploring the beneﬁts of Collaborative Emergency Centres (CECs), a Nova Scotia health care innovation that Saskatchewan is exploring. These centres help stabilize and improve access to primary health care and emergency services. A Nova Scotia delegation is sharing advice and its experiences developing CECs with regional health authority representatives, health care providers, health sector professional organizations, unions, and municipal and community

stakeholders from across Saskatchewan. The meeting will explore the CEC model from various perspectives, talk about the key success factors and identify the next steps for establishing CECs in Saskatchewan. “We are committed to putting patients first,” Rural and Remote Health Minister Randy Weekes said. “Improving access to health care in rural Saskatchewan is a priority for our government. We see the Nova Scotia model as an innovative way of meeting the needs of rural and remote communities by integrating primary and emergency health care.” In Nova Scotia, CECs are typically open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. During the day, the centres offer access to primary health care by a team of professionals, including

physicians and nurses. At night, the care is handled by a team that includes a registered nurse and a paramedic, with physician oversight. The centres offer a number of beneﬁts including increased access to services, reduced wait times, same or next day appointments and a teambased approach that offers continuity of care. The model aligns with Saskatchewan’s recently announced initiative to strengthen primary health care. The Ministry of Health is now working with health regions and communities to determine critical factors for success and criteria around resources and identify locations for potential sites. Nova Scotia has successfully implemented the CEC model in communities which have had difﬁculty maintaining 24-7 emergency services.

“Collaborative Emergency Centres are an innovative health care model that is working in Nova Scotia and we are pleased to share our experiences with the Province of Saskatchewan,” Nova Scotia Health and Wellness Minister David Wilson said. “By bringing emergency departments and local family practices together to work as a team, we are delivering better care sooner to Nova Scotians. Patients served by CECs are able to see a nurse practitioner or physician either the same day or the next day, seven days a week.” The Nova Scotia model was endorsed in the ﬁrst report of the Council of the Federation’s Health Care Innovation Working G r o u p, c o - ch a i r e d b y Premier Brad Wall and Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Premier returns from trade mission to Asia

Terry’s teammates, Theresa Newton, Hailey Flaman and Darren Kurulak - all cancer survivors (left to right), pose for a picture during Biggar Central School’s Terry Fox Run, September 14. Sitting on their

shoulders is the spirit of Terry, the smiles on their faces, a clear indication of battle joined and won. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

BCS2000 Pr Principal’s report by Kim Frick This week is an exciting one for some of our elementary students, as they are the ﬁrst attendees to our Best Bunch for Lunch Pizza Party with the Principal! Congratulations to Kate Buxton, Dawson Ekman,

Hailey Flaman, Jayden Silbernagel, Claire Mantyka, Kade Coyle, Kyla Munroe, Toby Pearce, Austin Hooper, Kolby Haynes, Alex Hinse, Madison Sopczak, Savana Ellis, and Cole Whiteford for showing very respectful behaviour in the ﬁrst

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in yellow on Wednesday last week. We are looking forward to seeing Mrs. Darroch’s Grade 6 classroom show us something about Respect at our Monday morning assembly this week. Keep up the respectful behaviour everybody! Our school was host to the University of Saskatchewan Intern Inservice this past week, so many people were in our building from a variety of schools. We are really enjoying having our interns, Ms. Hrywkiw and Ms. Klassen, working alongside us. A reminder to parents to please make sure that any beginning of the school year forms are submitted as soon as possible, and that school fees are paid as well. Thank you to those that have looked after that already. Have a great week everyone!

Premier Brad Wall has concluded a trade mission focused on promoting food, energy and innovation opportunities in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Indonesia. “An important part of our growth agenda is telling Saskatchewan’s story and promoting trade and investment opportunities to fast growing economies that desire greater food and energy security,” Wall said, Wednesday. “China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), led by Indonesia are among those at the top of that list and we cannot take those markets for granted.” Over the course of nine days, Premier Wall met with a number of government and business leaders in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Indonesia and participated in several key signings, among them a memorandum of understanding between SaskPower and the China International Centre for Economic and Technical Exchanges (CICETE) and the China Beijing Environment Exchange (CBEEX) in the area of carbon capture sequestration. “The agreement signed by SaskPower recognizes Saskatchewan’s leading position in the carbon capture and storage ﬁeld by one of the world’s largest economies,” SaskPower President and Chief Executive Ofﬁcer Robert Watson said. “We are well positioned to work with China as a partner to build a future for clean energy and reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions.” Representatives from Saskatoon-based uranium producer Cameco were in China during Premier Wall’s trade mission, exploring new markets and export opportunities.The increased accessibility of the Chinese

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Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held September 4, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Penny McCallum, Eugene Motruk, and Kirk Sherbino. Council resolved that the Fire Chief ’s report for the month of August 2012, and the payroll report for the month of August 2012, be accepted as presented by the Fire Chief, Gerry Besse. Council resolved that the ladder on pumper truck No. 3 be repaired at a cost of approximately $3,000. Council resolved that the General Accounts Pa i d i n t h e a m o u n t of $255,725.48, and the General Accounts

Payable in the amount of $148,254.48, be approved. Council resolved that a 30 minute parking sign be placed on the south side of Third Avenue East along the north side of the Downtown Park located at 224 Main Street. Council resolved that the Town accept the donation of a cemetery plot located at the south centre of the quarter Block 6 Section 22, from Velma Schoff on behalf of the Boyde family. Council resolved that the invoice No. J-128 from Catterall and Wright, in the amount of $1,911 for work on the water treatment plant backwash pump be approved for payment. • Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

Appreciation of the ﬁner things . . . Madisen Weir, right, and Tacy Bartusek put a critical eye to the Biggar Museum and Gallery’s latest offering, the Saskatchewan Art Progress Show: 1880-1950. The

works, organized by the MacKenzie Art Gallery, just ended their run at the Biggar Museum’s Credit Union Gallery, and the kids were in on the ﬁnal day for a school class. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Annual inÁuenza immunization clinics starting soon across the province Health officials are encouraging Saskatchewan residents to protect themselves against influenza this season by getting immunized. Saskatchewan’s publicly-funded seasonal influenza vaccine will become available across the province beginning October 9, 2012. “Vaccines help keep our population healthy by preventing the spread o f d i s e a s e ,” H e a l t h Minister Dustin Duncan said, Wednesday. “We are pleased to offer the influenza vaccine free of charge to our residents through Saskatchewan’s

immunization program.” While all individuals six months of age and older will be eligible to receive the vaccine as part of this year’s immunization program, high-risk groups are especially encouraged to get the influenza vaccine. High-risk groups for influenza include people w i t h ch r o n i c h e a l t h conditions, people 65 and over, residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities, children from six months up to 5 years of age and pregnant women. Vaccination is also encouraged for individuals in close contact with those

at high risk of influenzarelated complications. “Getting the vaccine is an effective way to stay healthy during the influenza season and we particularly recommend it for those at high risk of influenzarelated complications or hospitalization,” said Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. “You can also further protect yourself against seasonal influenza and other flu viruses by adopting infection prevention methods such as frequent hand washing, cough and sneeze etiquette, cleaning surfaces often and staying at home when sick.”

Red Apple opens . . . The ribbon was ofﬁcially cut, September 14, opening a renewed and relabelled business. Red Apple opened in their new location in the former Fields location on Main Street, reinventing themselves from the old Bargain Store identity. In-store promotions, grand opening deals, and a charity barbecue with the proceeds going to a local organization, were just some of the many highlights of the day. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Biggar celebrates culture this Saturday With communities throughout the province sharing their love affair with culture, Biggar will hold their own celebration this Saturday, all part of the Culture Days movement. Taking place provincewide, September 28-30, the movement is was launched in September 2010. Individual artists, diverse cultural groups, organizations, municipalities, and festivals old and new, come together under one banner to catalyze and inspire greater participating in arts and culture. The British Royals have long held a place in Canadian culture and continue to capture the attention of Royal watchers and collectors alike. Royal fans in and around Biggar will want to check out the Royal High Tea and Exhibit, at the Biggar Museum and Gallery on September 29, from 1-4 p.m. during Culture Days. The exhibit features hundreds of articles from the museums archives commemorating 60 years of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. High

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tea will be held from 2-4 p.m. ($5 fee). In addition, buskers will play on Biggar’s Main Street at the new gazebo, and the Majestic Theatre. The Royal High Tea and Exhibit in Biggar is one of over 200 Culture Days activities taking place in 54 communities throughout Saskatchewan, and of the nearly 7,000 activities held in 800 communities across Canada. Several communities, including Moosomin, Lloydminster, North Battleford,

We y b u r n , E s t e v a n , Saskatoon and Swift Current, have proclaimed Culture Days in their community. Those wanting to plan their weekend can visit culturedays.ca for a listing of all activities and create their own BrightSpots schedule. In its third year, Culture Days is a collaborative, pan-Canadian annual initiative that aims to i n c r e a s e a wa r e n e s s, accessibility, participation and engagement by all people in the cultural life of their communities.

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Opinions Business taxes should be reviewed Business taxes were once again on the radar with the release of a new report on corporate tax levels. The report showed significant movement regarding corporate taxes on the federal front but is now focusing on provincial and municipal participation. A familiar face, Dr. Jack Mintz, sits on Finance Canada’s economic advisory council which studied the tax system, not only in Canada but on an international basis. In terms of global tax competitiveness Canada now has the lowest business taxes in the G7. It is 57th out of 90 countries in tax competitiveness so relatively speaking we still have room for improvement. One of the interesting findings of this report was the provincial involvement. Dr. Mintz feels that business taxes across the provinces should be more closely aligned. Here’s how the ranking stands amongst the provinces. The four Atlantic provinces have the most competitive business tax rates, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan have the highest. Everyone knows that when companies look at a community or province or country to set up shop one of the factors is the business tax. It is a major factor and can top the scales in the decision making process in determination of a location. In order to remain competitive and better our performance the findings indicate that provincial barriers should be dissolved and business taxes should be the same. This would make all the provinces equally competitive on the tax front. Municipalities should study the report and ask themselves, “are we competitive in our communities in terms of how we treat our business community?” Rural Saskatchewan communities are experiencing growth and there are indicators this growth could increase in the next few years. Every community has great amenities but if you want your community to be No. 1 there are concessions that may have to be made. P.H.

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More health care spending does not mean better health In fact, the opposite is true, if the money could be better used in other social areas by Robert Brown, Expert Advisor, EvidenceNetwork.ca Distributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia. com We have experienced remarkable improvements in life expectancy over the past 100 years. Reasons for this include: sanitary drinking water, pasteurized milk, safe sewage disposal, work safety, higher standards of living, better education and cures for, or immunization against, many communicable diseases (e.g., small pox, diphtheria). Readers may question why universal health care is not on this list. In fact, while universal health care would be on a longer list of reasons, research indicates that our health care system is not as important as any of the top seven reasons listed. It has been

estimated that at least three quarters of the increases in life expectancy in the developed nations over the past 100 years has been due to increased prosperity and improved nutrition, housing, sanitation and work safety. In fact, how much a society spends on health care has not been found to be directly related to any health outcome tested. For example, at 17 per cent of GDP, the United States spends more (by far) on health care than any other country in the world. And yet, its life expectancy and infant mortality rates (two common measures of population health) are only just average compared to other developed nations. So, if health care is not the primary determinant of population health, what is? There is a huge body

of research that shows a strong correlation between income and life expectancy. The effect of income appears to be stronger than many other variables that affect life expectancy such as race and education level. It has been known for some time that the better off people are in terms of income, social status, social networks, sense of control over their lives, self-esteem and education, the healthier they are. Higher incomes are related to better health not only because wealthier people can buy adequate food, clothing, shelter and other necessities, but also because wealthier people have more choices and control over decisions in their lives. This sense of overall security is intrinsic to good health. Thus, security of income is just as

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important as the income level itself. The counter argument that poor health causes low economic status does not explain the results. If we look at subgroups of workers by income level we ﬁnd that those with lower levels of income have measurably higher mortality rates over the course of the study, even if one only considers the workers whose incomes rose over the same period. There is also a strong correlation between the degree to which national income is equitably distributed and the health status of the population. In other words, if a country wants to see signiﬁcant improvements in its population health, the best public policy is to eliminate poverty. This background is extremely important today as we head

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into an era when many social programs (including Old Age Security) will be competing with health care delivery for limited tax resources. An appropriate balance between health care spending and social support spending is crucial. A society that spends so much on health care that it cannot or will not spend adequately on other healthenhancing activities may actually be reducing the health of its population. There is a threshold for useful spending on traditional health care delivery. Beyond that threshold, overall population health may actually suffer not only because the care itself has marginal or dubious beneﬁt, but also because less money is available to support health enhancing activities in the general social

and economic policy spheres, such as in early childhood development or income security. One poses a very real question if one asks if it is beneﬁcial to population health to decrease one’s social security income base by, for example, raising the age of eligibility for OAS from age 65 to 67, if the reason is to ﬁnd ever more money to fund traditional health care delivery. Surprisingly, the end result could be a decrease in the overall health of our population. Robert L. Brown is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca and a Fellow with the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. He was Professor of Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo for 39 years and a past president of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.

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New vehicle sales double national growth It was a nice walk along the riverbank on a beautiful fall day. The tour guide was pointing out the many landmarks and giving her commentary when we happened upon a class. This class was also taking advantage of the beautiful fall day which no doubt helped the learning process. The reason I mention this particular class was because it was not the usual lesson being taught. This was a group of First Nations students learning about their culture and were holding a smudge ceremony. I was curious and they were most welcoming with sharing information about their culture. I couldn’t help but notice the fragrance of the burning stick which, in this case was a mixture of sweetgrass and sage. Very aromatic. Sage is a very significant plant in the ceremony. It is used to drive out bad spirits, feeling or influences. For nations on the Plains, sage is used on the floor of the sweat lodge and participants rub their bodies with the herb while in the sweat. Other nations wrap

their pipes in sage -- it is said sage puriﬁes objects wrapped in it. For Plains Indians, sweetgrass is one of the most sacred plants. Whereas the sage drives out the bad, sweetgrass brings in good spirits and good inﬂuences. Burning this herb while praying sends prayers up to the Creator in the smoke. Sweetgrass can also be braided together in bunches and wrapped n cloth. In a sweat lodge the grass is burned by shaving little bits over hot coals or lighting the end and waving it around. This allows the the purifying smoke to get to all parts of the lodge. As the students were presented with the burning stick they performed a ceremony with their hands drawing the smoke into their bodies and around their head. I observed there is a bit of a ritual involved here. The aroma is inhaled and exhaled. The hand motions were symbolic of gathering the smoke to your body (I learned it was especially the areas that needed spiritual healing). All the while the participant keeps praying. The ceremony

is one of purification and cleansing, getting rid of any negative thoughts. Our group had to move on but there are four (sacred) herbs used in a smudging ceremony. The other two are tobacco and cedar. The prayers said over the cedar smoke are carried to the Creator. Cedar can also be spread on the floor of the sweat lodge. Cedar is also a symbol of purification. Tobacco is associated with the East and the rising sun. First Nations believe tobacco also lifts the prayers and is pleasing to the Creator. The smudging ceremony was not one that was planned as part of our tour but it was one of those incidents that you just happen upon. We could have just walked by but I’m glad we took a moment to stop and learn. We were very graciously invited to participate in the ceremony but due to time constraints we had to decline. Still, I felt very fortunate to be able to learn the little bit I did. Perhaps, at some future time I will have the opportunity to participate more fully in a smudging ceremony.

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S a s k a t c h e w a n consumers were buying new cars and trucks in July at a rate more than double the national average, according to a report released by Statistics Canada, Monday. New motor vehicle sales in the province were up 12.2 per cent in July 2012 over July 2011, the highest percentage increase in Canada and well ahead of the ﬁve per

cent recorded nationally. “Consumers have conﬁdence in their jobs and the opportunities available in our province today,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “Families in our province are on solid ﬁnancial footing as wages have been steadily increasing and employment opportunities continue to show improvement.” On a monthly basis, all of the provinces had a

decline in new car sales between June 2012 and July 2012. Saskatchewan dropped by 2.6 per cent while nationally, sales were down by 12.6 per cent. “The year-over-year growth in new car sales is very signiﬁcant,” Boyd said. “The long-term outlook of our province supports an economy that is experiencing real growth and real opportunity.”

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The View by Bob Mason I drove and drove my old blue truck, down roads that turned into trails and ﬁnally disappeared because no one traveled them anymore. Often I turned around and retraced roads we had just traveled, because to my little truck and myself, it was an unknown, unfamiliar part of the countryside that didn’t seem to be complete to Yours Truly, unless he knew every part of it. And then, all of a sudden, there it was, a beautiful clear, tree bordered lake glistening in the summer sunset! “Cripes:, I thought. “It must be some kind of a mirage!” I’ve been through the country west of here and up the centre road many times . . . I never knew that lake was there! Kind of Historic Note: We were young then (back in the “Great Depression” of the 1930’s). “Nobody had nuthin’” is the best way to describe those times. We made our own way and did our own thing (if we didn’t “have nuthin”, we didn’t know it and made trips up to Wilson Lake quite a few times. Like I say, we were young then and didn’t seem to have a care in the world! Many times we sat on some of the lakeshore boulders, strumming an old guitar and sang our songs far into the night. The cry of the odd loon drifting

Bob Mason across the quiet waters, and our campﬁres seemed to make every trip warm and perfect . .. But over the years (about 1950 or so!), despite the efforts of the PFRA (Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration) to save it, Wilson Lake, which at one time boasted of two tourist resorts and Lakeshore Nursery, had just dried up and disappeared. Heck, when Norman Smith and YT were up there a few years ago, what had once been an island near the east end of the one time lake, was now only a hill! It almost made us feel kind of old, to see that spot where it had been so nice to go to, had almost gone along with our youth! And then, a couple of years ago, someone told me that Wilson Lake had ﬁlled up again during the wet years! Because there is a whole line of

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Students learn Saskatchewan art . . . Biggar Museum and Gallery’s Sarah McIlmoyl, left, shows BCS students the intricacies of Saskatchewan artists on the last day of the Saskatchewan Art Progress water-ﬁlled low spots along the foot of the “Second Prairie Steppe”, YT wondered! He stopped his old truck and stared. “How come” he thought, “As far as I know, that lake shouldn’t be there! Do you suppose it just appeared at the same time that Wilson Lake ﬁlled up again! Or do you think that mebbe it is just all in your head?” (More than once in the past people have pointed out that YT just dreams a little too much!) On account of many family genes and traits being passed down through the ages (like the colour of ones eyes and hair - or lack of it!),

it occurred to Yours Truly that mebbe the odd bit of some far back sensual memory and familiar situations, which we have all experienced, had been handed down, too! For instance, some of our family great grandparents have raised their children by a large, backwoods lake in old Ontario over a hundred years ago. Is it possible all of us need things like this in our lives? Again, we don’t know. And even if we did know, it would be classed as some sort of insanity. The spell of a peaceful lake, the call of a nearby loon, and the “Thunk Kerplunk” of a far-off

is rapidly approaching. Tuesday’s just won’t be the same! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Show: 1880-1950. The MacKenzie Art Gallery show gave the students a chance to enhance their own artist skills, all courtesy of the Museum. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Bittern, are mebbe a short return to some long-past youth again, eh? Pessimistic note: Although actually, we old timers do relax a bit when we recall these things, the psychic-knowhow people call our reactions “senility”! As an ex-innocent child who had grown up to be a woeful, chronic worrier, YT tried to analyze the feelings that he’d had up there that day. But sorry, quite a few other thoughts and ideas kept crowding in to confuse any decision he might have made. He saw a few nearby houses and knew darn well that the folks who lived in them were old acquaintances of his, and he thought of calling in to say Hello, but decided “Just let it all go! After all, just seeing that lake, and feeling its mysterious attraction, meant so much more!” When Yours Truly (YT) got home and checked on his maps, sure enough, there is a huge alkali lake where he had seen such a beautiful one, and all around it the European names of the people who owned the land. “Shucks”, YT thought as he stared at the old 1922 Cummins map that was spread out on his desk. “That was just the north end of that big alkali lake, northwest of here. And I’ll bet that its whole surface is ﬂooded for the same reason that Wilson Lake has been. No wonder it looks so good!” Could it be that part of the beauty of our

countryside had been missed by many of us because we had never looked at it? Or worse, could it be that the reason we had never looked at it was because of those European names?! Can a beautiful lake be any different than treefringed, ﬂooded alkali ﬂat? In this modern Saskatchewan day it is sure hard to believe that at one time there was discrimination out here! Could it be that the almost forgotten memories of a European landscape had stirred the senses of an old European homesteader just the same as the sight of that lake had stirred mine? The roads that lead to those almost forgotten lakes of our lives, are getting more and more overgrown and untravelled all the time, making many of us feel that we are losing a lot of our values too! YT was kind of glad that he just turned his truck around and drove home, rather than rapping at our friends door to say lamely, “Hi, I didn’t know that you lived here!” Far, far too long a time passes before most of us realize we are all citizens of the same world! Dreamers, like YT, are a “dime a dozen” they say, although YT likes to believe some of his dreams are worth more than a dime! But it sure gave him a warm feeling just to know that someone else is looking out across, and appreciating, the same lake!

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Diamond Lodge News Hello to all of our readers! It has been a great week here at Diamond Lodge. To start our week we had exercises. We kicked and tossed balls. We also practiced up our stretches. Later we had Wheel of Fortune. Our phrases were based on harvest. It was really fun. Tuesday we had a volunteer come and did current events. She showed us articles from The Independent, StarPhoenix and The Western Producer. At 2:30 we played Bean Bag Toss. Our winner for that day got a score of 54 points! Wednesday morning we played a game called Floor Yahtzee. The teams were sunﬂower and scarecrow. Team scarecrow won! In the afternoon we played bingo. Some people won three times. I guess they were craving a chocolate bar that day. Thursday we did 1-1’s with the residents. This allows the residents to have a special time with the recreation staff. The afternoon was nice to go

out on the Handibus. We got to see things that we might not have in a long time. Friday was Barbecue Day! The weather was nice out so we got to eat outside. We got to enjoy eating vegetables from the garden like onions, carrots and potatoes with dill. It was delicious. The afternoon consisted of enjoying ice cream cones! The residents had a choice of either chocolate, vanilla or butterscotch. Some visitors were there and were telling jokes with the residents. It was a great day. Saturday the residents sat in the activity room and folded towels like every morning. Then they sat and played Horseracing. Each of them chose their favourite animal and raced it along a track. The Saturday afternoon matinee was about a sheepdog called Mist. Sunday was spa day for the lady residents. They got their nails done before church happened in the afternoon. The church this week was St.

Flapjack Spirit . . . Taylor Darroch, left, and Ashley Heather were just ﬂipping about, September 14, winding up the school’s Spirit Week with the tasty breakfast Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church. There were a lot of people at this service. That is all for us this week. We hope the farmers are still going strong. Just think a couple more weeks of harvest left. Have a great day!

New Horizons Activities by Karen Itterman Another fall season for the New Horizons has begun. The ﬁrst Jam Session is taking place today September 19. The next Jam Session will be on October 17. For the month of August the courtesy car made 472 trips for 54 New Horizons members. The highest number of trips were made on Sept. 1, 2 and 30 with 29 trips each day. The drivers were Jim Hoult, Joanne Kral and Pat Turner. The October courtesy car driver schedule has been printed and is ready for pick up at the ofﬁce. The courtesy car operates from 9 a.m. until 12 noon and from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Our drivers are volunteers and appreci-

ate being able to ﬁnish their day of volunteering at 4 p.m. Our September Birthday Potluck was held on Sept. 10 with 35 people in attendance to celebrate members with September birthdays. The MC for the afternoon was Gord Besse. The cake was provided by Anita Beckstead with Margaret Molberg selling half-andhalf tickets. Following the dinner those in attendance were entertained by Ernie Hamilton of Rosetown. New Horizons appreciate those individuals who have left vegetables to share with others. The Stitching Group has started meeting again for their fall session. They wish to welcome any new

members to their group. They meet each Monday afternoon. If you do handiwork or crafts of any kind please feel free to join them. They have lots of fun and it is a great place to meet people. Any age is welcome. The more the merrier. For more information call the ofﬁce at 948-5115. The upcoming bingo dates are September 24 at 7 p.m, October 11 and 25 and October 29. Everyone is welcome to attend the bingos, no New Horizons membership is necessary. Our bingos are open to all ages. If you have questions about the other New Horizons activities please contact Karen at the ofﬁce at 948-5115.

treat, welcoming back students and staff from the summer break. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam

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this work will continue throughout the month of September. Flushing will commence on the east side of Biggar and should be completed within a week and a half at which time the west site will be done. PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the QUALITY OF WATER you will be receiving from the Town may be affectd by this work and we would ask for your co-operation throughout this period. This work is being done to Áush olut water mains, which will help the quality of water. Your co-operation during this period is appreciated.

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Agriculture Will these cuts impact farming? by Calvin Daniels If recent experience has taught me anything, it’s not to expect much in terms of positive for Western Canada and agriculture to come from the Stephen Harper government. But when I heard recently about cuts from Harper’s

budget about to impact the Motherwell Homestead Historic Site at Abernathy, I was not particularly shocked, but I was very disappointed. The Motherwell Homestead will become a self-guided site in 2013 as a result of the impact from a

$29.2 million budget cut to Parks Canada. One of the great things about the Motherwell site has been having staff in period costume to help take you beyond the surface of looking at a display to really understanding what you are viewing.

It is one thing to see a horse drawn plow, and to read a little plaque about how it was done. It is decidedly more meaningful, and impactful to see a demonstration. That is where the Motherwell Homestead has shone, because it has offered

agricultural programming that is meant to depict a Prairie homestead, and the homestead is not just the cornerstone of agriculture

Province reluctantly signs new ag funding agreement Disappointed with changes to AgriInvest but pleased with increased funding for strategic initiatives

S a s k a t c h e w a n Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart joined Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and his colleagues from across Canada to sign the Growing Forward 2 multilateral framework agreement. The new agreement includes a 50 per cent increase in funding for strategic initiatives such as research, water infrastructure and market development. In Saskatchewan this will mean $46 million per

year from the federal government verses $30 million per year over the past ﬁve years. While all businessriskmanagement programs such as AgriStability, AgriInvest, Crop Insurance and AgriRecovery will remain in place, there will be reductions to both AgriStability and AgriInvest. “The decision to sign the agreement did not come easy as we had opposed changes toAgriInvest after consulting extensively with our stakeholders,” Stewart said, September 14. “However, we are pleased funding for Crop Insurance remains

unchanged and the increased investment in strategic initiatives such as research and water infrastructure will beneﬁt our farmers and ranchers.” The new agreement will reduce the trigger for AgriStability coverage from 85 to 70 per cent of a producer’s reference margin. Matching government contributions under AgriInvest will be reduced from 1.5 to 1 per centofproducers’allowable net sales. However, limits on the funds producers can contribute and hold in their AgriInvest accounts will be increased substantially.

The new agreement would have passed without Saskatchewan’s support because enough of the other provinces supported it. By signing this agreement Saskatchewan can now enter into negotiations with the federal government on speciﬁc strategic initiatives. “Our producers have told us that research and innovation is critical as we work to grow our industry,” Stewart said. “The increase in funding for research, as well as for business development, irrigation and other areas, will play a big role as we work to grow our industry and province. We look forward to consulting with our producers and industry on these strategic initiatives in the coming months.”

today, but frankly of the Prairie Region as it exists today. The site has had people onsite doing demonstrations with horse-drawn implements showing how the land was broken and worked. Go to the house, a beautiful heritage building filled with artifacts, but more importantly there has been the smell of fresh bread made by staff. It gives you a feeling of truly stepping back into our collective past. For those unfamiliar with the site, it honours an important figure in agriculture. William R. Motherwell was the province’s first agriculture minister, a more significant portfolio in the

era given the importance of farming at that time. Motherwell would later become federal minister in the Liberal government of prime minister William Lyon MacKenzie King. Homesteaded near Abernethy in 1882 the Motherwell farm site was designated a national historic site in 1966. The man, and our homesteading past deserve to be remembered, and that is best achieved by having qualified staff to help you understand what you are seeing. Sadly our history apparently isn’t a particular priority for the federal Conservatives, and the Parks cuts will mean the loss of five staff at Motherwell. And in terms of Saskatchewan five more staff are being lost at the Grasslands National Park at Val Marie, which at a time when we have growing interest in protecting natural ecosystems, the cuts again makes little sense. Cuts to heritage programming make no sense when you factor in their importance to local economies, tourism, and the education of a new generation. Too bad Harper and his Cabinet couldn’t see that from Ottawa.

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The Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 Municipal Elections 2012 Whereas Jason Aman, nominated for the ofÀce of Councillor for Division No. 1, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the ofÀce will take place on October 24, 2012. Whereas Larry Antonenko, nominated for the ofÀce of Councillor for Division No. 5, is the only candidate. I hereby give notice that no voting for the ofÀce will take place on October 24, 2012. Dated this 24st day of September, 2012. Adrienne Urban, Returning OfÀcer

NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 Public Notice is hereby given that notice of call for further nominations of candidate for the ofÀce of: COUNCILLOR for Division No. 3 will be receive by the undersigned at the municipal ofÀce during normal ofÀce hours from Friday, September 21, 2012 until Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. local time. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal ofÀce. Dated this 21st day of September, 2012. Adrienne Urban, Returning OfÀcer

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The Sky This Month September 2012 by Gary Boyle, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada The Water Bearer (Part 2) There are numerous galaxies to hunt and observe. For a faint galaxy challenge, might I suggest Hickson 88. This chain of three galaxies being NGC 6978, 6977 and 6976 also team up with MCG-01 -53-014. They range in magnitude 13.2 to 14.8. Large instruments and dark conditions would be a must for this challenge. While you are still in Aquarius, you can find the eighth planet of our solar system. Drawing a line between Skat and Sadalsuud, the fuzzy looking bluish dot is located not quite halfway up the line. Neptune is a gas giant the slowly orbits the Sun in 165 Earth years. Its distance from Earth is 29 astronomical units or 4.3 billion kilometres. At that distance, lights takes a little more than four hours to reach us. While enjoying these

September viewing sessions, your eyes might catch a bright object rising in the east around midnight. If you are guessing this is Jupiter, you would be right. The king of planets is now higher on the ecliptic in the constellation Taurus the Bull. With that said, this year and next year should be the best times to image the largest planet in our solar system. Remember the higher the object above the horizon, the less atmosphere we must contend with. On the morning of the September 9, Jupiter will be one degree north of the third quarter moon. For the ephemeris of Jupiter satellite shadows, refer to page 241 of the 2012 Observers Handbook. And yes that is the winter icon himself – Orion the Hunter following a few hours later. The planet Venus has now really pulled away from the grouping with Jupiter and ﬁnds itself in the Gemini and moves into Cancer on September

4. A nice digital moment comes before sunrise on the 12th when the Beehive cluster – M44, Venus and the 16 per cent waning crescent moon line up. Venus then moves into Leo on the 24th. As the calendar clicks on, we notice daylight hours are not as long as even last month. This month the Fall Equinox occurs on the 22nd at 10:49 EDT and from that point on, night time hours will exceed day time hours. It seems only astronomers are happy with this statement. Another product of the Equinox is the zodiacal lights also known as the ‘false dawn’. For the two week period after the 14th when the moon is not a hindrance, scan the eastern skies before dawn breaks. This faint glow can appear about 45 degrees above the horizon and is sunlight illuminating the dusty debris of the plane of the solar system. The new moon also known as lunation 1110 occurs on the 15th at

Going Casual, raises money for a great cause . . . The Biggar Credit Union’s Robert Hoesgen, left, hands a cheque for $260 to Dale Marten, accepting on behalf of the new long-term care facility. The money was raised as part of the “Casual for a Cause” campaign, Credit Union employees paying for the privilege of dressing casual. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

22:11. Two weeks later the full Harvest Moon will occur on the 29th at 23:19 EDT at which time the moon will be 390,809 kilometres from us. Until next month, clear skies everyone.

July manufacturing numbers seven times higher than national average July manufacturing sales ﬁgures released by Statistics Canada September 14, show Saskatchewan had an increase of 15.4 per cent when compared with July of 2011. That is the second highest percentage among the provinces and more than seven times the 2.3 per cent recorded nationally. “Saskatchewan has a manufacturing sector

that is thriving,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “We have innovative products and more importantly innovative businesses that have what it takes to compete in today’s world markets.” On a monthly basis, manufacturing shipments were up by 1.7 per cent in July 2012 over June 2012, the second highest percentage

growth in Canada. Only ﬁve provinces had positive growth over this period, and nationally, manufacturing sales declined by 1.5 per cent. “There are such a widerange of products produced in our province, that includes food, farm

equipment, fertilizer and oil and gas,” Boyd said. “It is the diversity and quality of manufactured goods along with our positive business climate that will continue to support Saskatchewan’s positive growth well into our future.”

NOTICE TO THE RATEPAYERS of the Rural Municipality of Reford No. 379 The R.M. of Reford No. 379 has been approved as an eligible assistance area under the Provincial Disaster Assistant Program (PDAP). The R.M. of Reford is designated as an eligible assistance area for eligible losses and damages to private property due to heavy rain occurring from April 29, 2012 through July 19, 2012. Claims must be submitted to PDAP by January 19, 2013.

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planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent Frost predicted for tonight! This is what gardeners and farmers do not want to hear! A frost prediction will send home gardeners to piles of blankets, towels or sheets of plastic! Throwing them over the

just ripening tomatoes, or still blooming geraniums! How many times have you been outside with a ﬂashlight, shivering whilst throwing blankets over the pumpkins? This year, I had help, and got my geraniums and potted herbs inside, and, the frost did not come! At ﬁrst I was a little discouraged, the geraniums looked simply marvelous in the front of the house, now it looks kind of dull and sad. Better to do it now, rather than later, and have to spend every night draping blankets over everything. It sort of looks like little hallowe’eners dressed in sheets, ready to trick or get treats! Well, everything is in the house for the winter, and that is one autumn task taken care of. I carefully dig out the geraniums from the garden and repot them into terra cotta pots. They stay indoors, in a sunny window, getting watered regularly until January or February. I cut them back then, almost to the soil. Then come May, they are ready to put in the ground outside. They do drop leaves, and are not nearly as pretty in January as they were in September, but they

make it until they can get into the ground again. I like having geraniums blooming in the house at Christmas time! The beans have been removed from the plants and the plants in the alley waiting for the

compost truck. I used the town’s compost this year to feed the leeks and they are looking very appreciative! What a great program the town has! Makes such good soil, all I ask is that those who do put out their garden waste, leave out the pots, plastic and strings et cetera. It would be nice not to have to pull this stuff out when I am on the pile scooping that rich compost for my garden. Soon the frost will come and then the zucchini and cucumber plants will be black and wilted. It is all sort of sad, to say goodbye to their bounty. We are eating a new recipe for using up zucchini, and is it good, and very easy and quick! Pam’s Zucchini Ribbons With a potato peeler, take long, lengthwise, very thin slices from a zucchini (I have used little zucchinis and large ones). Put these in a bowl and squeeze a lemon over top of them. Salt and pepper them, toss, and let sit for awhile, whilst preparing the rest of the meal. When the meal is ready to dish up, heat butter in a frying pan, and when it

is hot, add the zucchini ribbons and lemon. Flash fry these until some brown begins to show on the edges and serve piping hot! This is so good, so easy, so fast! Soon there will only be carrots, beets and leeks

in the garden, waiting to come into the house. There will not be enough to keep for long, just a lovely fresh delight on the supper plate until they are all gone. Again, a sad time to say goodbye to the homegrown goodies. But, then, once the garden is done and resting for the winter, the things that were neglected all summer inside the house can get done. But, not before the tulips are planted!

Frost predictions will send gardeners into all kinds of directions trying to prolong the season just a little longer. Frenzied picking and digging is one direction. Geraniums will tough it out in pots in less than ideal conditions, but they manage to survive and thrive every year! The booty on the table will end up in meals, or the freezer. The cucumbers became dill pickles; the basil, pesto; the ﬂowers, a lovely lingering memory. (Independent photos by Delta Fay Cruickshank)

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Gov’t of Saskatchewan partners with RCMP to enhance Orange Zone safety The Province of Saskatchewan and the RCMP are joining forces to improve safety in Saskatchewan’s construction zones. The RCMP will begin trafﬁc enforcement blitzes in the busiest Orange Zones across Saskatchewan, Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris announced last Wednesday. “Our government will not tolerate speeding through the Orange Zone,” McMorris said. “Our ﬁrst priority is to keep our highways work-

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NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Reford No. 379 Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the ofÀce of: COUNCILLOR for Division No. 5 will be receive by the undersigned at the municipal ofÀce during normal ofÀce hours from Friday, September 21, 2012 until Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. local time. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal ofÀce. Dated this 21st day of September, 2012. Sherry Huber, Returning OfÀcer

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sible,” RCMP Inspector, Ofﬁcer in Charge, Trafﬁc Services, “F” Division Andy Landers said. “Be aware of your surroundings before, during, and after travelling through construction zones. We need the motoring public to understand that they play a key role in keeping construction workers safe.” Motorists are required

Sask Party signs bad deal for producers: NDP The ofﬁcial opposition is asking if Saskatchewan tax dollars will be used to cover a bad deal signed by the Sask Party’s minister of agriculture. Under the new Sask Party-signed agreement, AgriStability coverage won’t be triggered until 70 per cent of the producer’s reference margin is hit, down from 85. The change could cost producers tens of thousands of dollars each year. AgriInvest also suffered a blow, with matching government contributions

cut to one per cent of a producer’s allowable net sales, which represents a drop of $7,500 per producer. “On Wednesday, the Sask Party’s minister of agriculture told the press he would ﬁght for farmers, but a mere 48 hours later he admitted defeat,” said Cathy Sproule, NDP agriculture critic. “The fact that the minister signed the deal ‘reluctantly’ is a poor substitute for standing up for Saskatchewan.” Sproule called on the

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The Rural Municipality of Reford No. 379 Municipal Elections 2012 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: 1) A vote will be held for the election of a Reeve for the Rural Municipality. 2) The vote will take place on WEDNESDAY, the 24th day of OCTOBER, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the MUNICIPAL OFFICE, 214-2nd Avenue East, Wilkie. 3) I will declare the result of the voting at the MUNICIPAL OFFICE, 214-2nd AVENUE EAST, WILKIE on WEDNESDAY, the 24th day of OCTOBER, 2012, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. Dated at Wilkie, Saskatchewan, this 21st day of September, 2012 Sherry Huber, Returning OfÀcer

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The Rural Municipality of Reford No. 379 Municipal Elections 2012 Whereas the following are the only candidates: Joseph Pek, nominated for the o fÀce of Councillor for Division No. One, Lyle Ulsifer, nominated for the ofÀce of Councillor for Division No. Three, I hereby give notice that no voting for these ofÀces will take place on the 24th day of October, 2012. Dated this 20th day of September, 2012. Sherry Huber, Returning OfÀcer

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Lord Asquith School newsletter by Donna McTavish Principal’s Message Our school community welcomes our new students and staff to LAS. We are fortunate to have two interns, Riley Zielke and Emily Bekkering, working with our Grade 6-12 students for the next four months. Both interns were part of the University of Saskatoon student teaching

cohort that came to our school last year and we are excited to be able to work with them once again. Jennifer Leonew is teaching Grade 3 and 4 and we are happy to have Sherry Walker back teaching Grade 4 and 5. Diane Pisch, our new counselor, will be here every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Parents are invited to drop in at any time to say hello. The School Community Council will be hosting a barbecue and social in October to give parents and community members an opportunity to visit informally with the staff. Many of our extracurricular activities have begun and we hope that your children will take

Asquith News Neil Millard 329-4235 Enjoyed reading The Independent and wanted to write some more news this weekend. I am mostly unpacked in the basement of the condo. I have divided up the display area in various parts (maybe I’ll take some pictures and send them along sometime). I see that there isn’t a correspondent for Asquith yet but, hope that soon someone will come forward. I really enjoyed doing that for about nine years (actually I still miss it). And That’s a Fact: The Sears Tower in Chicago has its own zip code. The African Rock Python can survive for two years without eating. Dolly

Parton once a lost a Dolly Parton lookalike contest! The octopus has three hearts. I have had my family and a few friends stay with me for a few minutes, and I have been busy driving around the city shopping and just looking around, getting used to the city. The golf course is behind my condo. I’m writing this with my new, New York Yankee ball point pen which Robert bought for me when in New York. The Yankees are having a little trouble with Baltimore lately but, hope they can defeat them. It has been a tough season! I was very pleased to ﬁnd out that construction

will begin on Biggar’s long-term care home replacement. Also that the condo project will begin in the month of October - Central Park Place. Biggar is indeed going ahead in different ways. My family and I will be attending a Memorial Service for my sister and brother-in-law’s grandson who passed away recently from a brain tumour. Laite was only 20-years-old and had attended University in Edmonton. He has given his heart, lungs and liver so that others can live! Laite was a brother to Steele Bomber who played for the Kootenay Ice of the Western Hockey League.

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this opportunity to get involved. If you have any questions about our programs, please check our Web site or call the school. Our school community council welcomes all parents/guardians to become a part of their child’s learning by attending an SCC meeting. Meetings are open to the public and are a great way to be informed about our school goals, initiatives, and new curriculum. Our first meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 17. Our Hot Meal Parent group also invites volunteers who can donate time to help plan, prepare and deliver a hot meal once a month. Meals are preordered and available to all students for a minimal fee. Our Breakfast Program is looking for community members who would be able to volunteer a minimum one morning per year to help setup and serve breakfast to our students. This is a great way to know the young people in our community and to start the morning! If you love to read or be read to, our elementary staff can put you to work. Our

students are looking for ways to give back to the community. We invite any individual/group that would like to work with our students on some initiative to contact the school. Your child’s emotional, social, physical and academic well-being is important to each one of us. We look forward to being a part of their personal learning journey. Grade 3 and 4 news by Jennifer Leonew As the new Grade 3 and 4 teacher in Lord Asquith School, I am very excited to be teaching and working with some amazing students! I also look forward to meeting you, and being part of a fantastic school! I am originally from Humboldt, and was teaching in Middle Lake for the past ﬁve years. Over the years, I have taught a variety of grades and subject areas from K-6. I recently moved to Martensville and am ready for a new adventure with wonderful staff, students and parents! Have a great month of September, everyone! Hot Meal Program At Lord Asquith School we have a group of volun-

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Notice of Abandonment of Poll Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the ofÀces of: Mayor: Village of Perdue Councillor: Village of Perdue (four) I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said ofÀces will take place and that the following persons are elected by acclamation: Mayor: Dave Miller Councillor: Graham Bindle Councillor: William Cotterill Councillor: Terry Fyson Councillor: Jim Nicholls Dated this 20th day of September, 2012 Nancy Duns, Returning OfÀcer

teers (parents) who provide hot meals throughout the school year. The Hot Meal program is designed to provide a hot lunch to the students while at the same time raising funds to be used in the school. Last year the program raised approximately $3,000. We are always looking for volunteers to help out with the program. If you are interested in helping prepare and/or serve the meal or supply baking, please contact Lori at 3294343 or Vicki at 329-4262. The program also prepares the back to school breakfast and the Christmas Banquet. This year our “back to school” pancake breakfast was made easier with a donation of a grill for the school’s barbecue from Cory Rousell. The Hot Meal forms are distributed to each student by the teachers. Your child didn’t bring a form home? No problem; forms will also be available on the Web at spiritsd.ca/las. We look forward to serving our school again this year and if anyone wants to help with this program show up at the hot meal or contact the school.

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Wall supportive of ﬁve-year potash deals with Indonesian entities As part of a trade mission to Asia, Premier Brad Wall took part in a meeting which concluded with the signing of four ﬁve-year potash agreements between Canpotex and an Indonesian consortium of potash buyers. The Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) were signed Tuesday evening in Jakarta, Indonesia and will provide Indonesia with the potash supplies it will

require in the future to meet its fast growing demand. “The people of our province are in the enviable position of owning 45 per cent of the world’s potash reserves,” Wall said. “As such, it is incumbent on us to get to know our potash customers, understand their needs and interests, and build the bridges that help our industry grow in key international markets.”

Indonesian imports of potash from Saskatchewan have risen by 85 per cent over the last ﬁve years. Indonesia uses Saskatchewan potash to grow crude palm oil, rice, maize and cash crops. “Indonesia is one of the most exciting, rapidly growing potash markets in the world and Canpotex is the largest supplier of potash to this important market,”

Canpotex President and CEO Steven Dechka said. “It’s very helpful, therefore, to have Premier Wall visit Indonesia and build on our relationships in this country, which are so important to Saskatchewan’s economic future.” In addition to potash, Indonesia imports other goods from Saskatchewan such as semi-chemical wood pulp, non-durum wheat and peas. Close to 50 per cent of the recorded exports to Indonesia from Canada come from Saskatchewan. Premier Wall’s stop in Indonesia marks the ﬁrst time

a Saskatchewan Premier countries to be visited by has ever visited the country. Wall on a nine-day trade Indonesia is the last of four mission to Asia.

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NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS (Section 160.17 of the Act) An insufÀcient number of nominations having been received to Àll the ofÀce of: COUNCILLOR: Division No. 3 of The Rural Municipality of Grandview No. 349 The undersigned will receive nominations of candidates for the said ofÀce during normal ofÀce hours from September 21, 2012 until 4:00 p.m. October 3, 2012. Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: Rural Municipality of Grandview ofÀce, KelÀeld, Sask. Dated this 21st day of September, 2012. Integra Tire supports Biggar KidSport . . . Integra Tire owner, George de Bussac hands a cheque for $943 to Biggar KidSport’s Erin Poitras, left. The money was raised by Integra Tire’s recent rafﬂe at their annual Show ‘n’ Shine - a ‘wobbly pop’ fridge - what every man-cave needs, resplendent with the artwork of Wade Miller of Too Tall Airbrush. Ryan Massie was the lucky winner. Judy Foster, centre, hands over the reins of the vital KidSport operations to Erin, and both were very appreciative of Integra Tire’s continued support of KidSport. We should also recognize Judy for her many years with Biggar KidSport. Thanks to Integra for the cash, Judy for her years with KidSport, and Erin for deciding to take over! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL (Subsection 160.23(2) of the Act)

The Rural Municipality of Eagle Creek No. 376 Municipal Elections 2012 Whereas Margaret Northcote nominated for the ofÀce of Reeve and, Whereas Leslie Stack nominated for the ofÀce of Councillor for Division No. 1 and, Whereas Steven Lovenuk nominated for the ofÀce of Councillor for Division No. 3 and, Whereas Richard Konotopetz nominated for the ofÀce of Councillor for Division No. 5 are the only candidates, I hereby give notice that no voting for the ofÀces will take place on October 24, 2012 Dated this 19st day of September, 2012. Lloyd Cross, Returning OfÀcer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL (section 56 and 58 of the Act) Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the ofÀce(s) of: Mayor: Village of Landis Councillors: Village of Landis I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said ofÀce(s) will take place and that the following persons are elected by acclamation: Joe Sarrasin - Mayor Don Beckett - Councillor Mark Brosinsky - Councillor Lional Brule - Councillor Jerome Ehry - Councillor Dated at Landis, Saskatchewan, this 20st day of September, 2012. Sandra Beckett, Returning OfÀcer

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The family of Raymond Souillet would like to thank all the friends and neighbours who supported us over the last few months with food, visits, phone calls and prayers. Your concern and thoughtfulness are so appreciated. Special thanks goes out to Dad’s Diamond Lodge family who cared for him with love, laughter and thoughtfulness. You made him feel at home. We also appreciate the doctors and careworkers at the hospital and in Home Care who also cared for Dad over the last few years. All of your compassion and special efforts are appreciated and will be remembered. Thank you to Father Bedard, Lucie, Karen and Peggy, and St. Gabriel’s and Our Lady of Fatima choirs who helped give Dad a beautiful celebration of life; and Joan, the CWL and friends who helped with preparing the meal after -- it was delicious. Thanks to Bob, Shannon and Ted at Grondin’s Funeral Home for all your assistance at this dif¿cult time. God’s blessings on all of you. Our Dad and Grandfather is at peace now. The struggle is over and our faith and memories hold us through. Louise and Ron, Andre and family; Tammy and Marvin, CarI and families 39gfsc1

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30: Monarch 4-H Registration Night, 6 p.m., Top of the Rink. Cost, $75. Current projects include Light Horse, Beef, Trap Shooting, Outdoor Adventure, Sewing. For more information contact Lisa Haynes, 948-2563. 39c1 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30: St. Gabriel Church Fall Supper, 5-7 p.m. @ Biggar Community Hall. Adults, $15; 6-12, $8 and 5 and under FREE. Take out $15, phone 948-3880, 948-2954, or 948-3403 by noon Sunday to order. Order and inquiries may also be sent to st.gabs@ sasktel.net 36c4 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11: Biggar & District Donors Choice Campaign blitz. Many canvassers are needed. If you are willing, please call Michelle @ 948-3739 or Marion @ 9487078. Fill-in sheets to prepare for canvassers are available for pick up at several businesses. Canvassers…please pick up books at Biggar New Horizons on Thursday, October 4, 2-4 and 7-8 p.m. Thank you for your support. 38c3 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11: Tea and Bake Sale at Biggar Diamond Lodge, 2 - 3:30 p.m. All proceeds to Resident Activity Fund. Thank you for your support. 39c3 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13: Biggar & District Arts Council presents…David Myles, 7:30 p.m., Biggar Majestic Theatre. Adults/Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older $15 (advance $12); children, 12 and under $5. Advance and Season Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 948-2452. 38c4 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14: Perdue United Church Fowl Supper, Perdue Community Complex. Doors open 4:30 p.m.; supper 5 p.m. Adults $10, 6-12 $5; preschoolers Free. 35c5 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20: Biggar Museum 40th Anniversary Celebration at Biggar Community Hall. Cocktails, 5:30; Dinner at 6:00; NCCP production, 8 p.m.; Cash Bar. $25 per ticket, available at Biggar Museum. Please purchase tickets by October 10. Taxi service provided by Biggar Insurance Services. 37c6 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… Speed Control, 7:30 p.m., Biggar Majestic Theatre. Adults/Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older $15 (advance $12); children, 12 and under $5. Advance and Season Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 948-2452. 39c6

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in September: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, September 30, Presbyterian liturgy and potluck after service. Everyone Welcome. To contact Pastor Mark, phone 306-951-7122. 48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner Quebec St. and 8th Ave. West. This coming Sunday, Sepember 30, Charlie Reed will present music and ministry. There is no Sunday School. The morning service begins at 9:50 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join with us. Contact our church of¿ce 948-3424, Tuesday through Thursday. 36c9 5-pin Bowling started in September. New Horizons bowling is every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.; Plus 55 Seniors bowl on Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. We need new members! No experience required! Learn as you go at Alley Katz Bowl, Biggar. 39c3 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27: 7:30 p.m. Ron Klusmeier’s 2012-13 Canada-wide Tour of a Lifetime Concert at Biggar United Church. This is his last tour travelling across Canada. Advance tickets… adults $20; 16 years and under $5. 25% of ticket sales donated directly to Canadian Foodgrains Bank -End Hunger. Tickets available at Biggar United Church 948-2280 or de Moissac Jewellers 9482452. Also offering FREE music workshop, 4-6 p.m., please preregister. 34c6 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29: 1 - 4 p.m., Biggar Museum presents a Royal High Tea and Exhibit to celebrate the Queen’s 60 year reign, $5 per person. 37c3 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29: Groovin’ at the Gazebo, Main Street, Biggar, starting at 2 p.m. Come out and listen to great local music! Silver collection. All proceeds to the Biggar Majestic Theatre. (in case of inclement weather, performances will be at the theatre). 39c1

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INVITATIONS The Biggar Embroidery Guild is inviting new members every Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons to share handiwork, crafts, coffee and fellowship. Phone, Mary, 948-5202; Brenda, 948-3978 or Pearl, 948-2523. 38p3

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Erin Poitras Recreation Director Town of Biggar Box 489 Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 THANK YOU to all the personal supporters in Biggar and surrounding area, past, present and future! THANK YOU to Sask Lotteries for the ongoing support!

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Quick Stop & Fas Gas Convenience Store Full/part-time CASHIERS needed at Quick Stop. Resumes can be dropped off or mailed to Box 452, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0

New York Taxi • Requires drivers to start immediately with Class 4 or better license • Full/Part-time available, starting $14/hour • Help available to get Class 4 license

Call Linda (306) 948-7769 or email: dl.watson@sasktel.net HELP WANTED… • Do you have skills you would be willing to share? • Would you be willing to share your talents to a group of parents and/ or children once a week or once a month? • We are looking for volunteers to run our Adult Craft Corner, Mother Goose Reading Program, Sewing Class and our Children’s Craft Corner; OR • would you like to spend time with a young parent? • Would you be willing to spend 30 minutes to an hour a week working one on one as a mentor for parent? If you are interested in helping with any of these programs, pleae call Georgina at 948-5623 for more details. Looking for part-time WAITRESS OR WAITER. See Maggie at Snow White Family Restaurant, Biggar 24c18 PrairieCoast Equipment requires an experienced Forage Harvester Specialist and Ag Service Techs for our Abbotsford, BC and Northern Alberta locations, to perform diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance on agricultural equipment. Competitive compensation, extensive bene¿ts and much more. E-mail: fjohnstone@pcequip.ca Fax: 604-557-7094 SOUTH ROCK is hiring for: Paving Personnel (raker, screed, general labourers); Heavy Equipment Operators. Send resume to: careers@southrock. ca or 403-568-1327. Wanted Immediately Experienced AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN for Busy Rural Shop. Excellent Wages & Bene¿ts. Fax resumes to (306) 753-2268 or phone 306-7537700

PROFESSIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages and a comprehensive bene¿t plan. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply on these opportunities and additional postings visit our employment webpage at: http://troyer.ca/ employment-opportunities. Elk Ridge Resort is currently seeking Full Time Fall/Winter Positions. To apply, please send resume to krissy.freiburger@ elkridgeresort.com or contact Krissy at 1.306.663.4653 ext 534.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT on

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

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the ofÀces of: COUNCILLOR: Town of Biggar I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said ofÀces will take place and that the following persons are elected by acclamation: Councillor: Ron Arnold Donald James Besse Alan Boyle Penny McCallum Gene Motruk Kirk Sherbino Dated this 24th day of September, 2012. Barb Barteski, Returning OfÀcer

NOTICE OF POLL PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: 1. A poll has been granted for the election of:

Mayor: Town of Biggar Board Member: St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 20 Serve your own! • Wine Kits • Beer Kits • All the supplies

NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect

Classi¿eds Work • Phone 948-3344

Grapes Moments, in The Independent, 102-3rd. Ave. W. Biggar, 948-3344

2. Voting will take place on Wednesday, the 24th day of October, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the polling place listed below. 3. I will declare the result of the election at the Biggar Town OfÀce on the 25th day of October, 2012, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. Polling Place Biggar New Horizons

Address 117 - 3rd Avenue West, Biggar, SK

Dated this 24th day of September, 2012. Barb Barteski, Returning OfÀcer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL (Subsection 160.23 (2) of the Act)

The Rural Municipality of Grandview No. 349 Municipal Elections 2012 Whereas Russell Sanders, nominated for the ofÀce of Councillor for Division 1 is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the ofÀce will take place on October 24, 2012. Whereas Garry Germsheid, nominated for the ofÀce of Councillor for Division 5 is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the ofÀce will take place on October 24, 2012. Whereas Iain Keller, nominated for the ofÀce of Reeve is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the ofÀce will take place on October 24, 2012. Dated this 21st day of September, 2012. Patti J. Turk, Returning OfÀcer

DEADLINE for ad copy, classiÀeds & news

WEDNESDAY • 5 p.m.

NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL TOWN OF BIGGAR ST. PAUL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 20 SUBDIVISION 3 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that provision has been made for an advance poll for electors who: 1. are physically disabled; 2. have been appointed as election ofÀcials; or 3. anticipate being unable to vote on the day of election. Voting will take place on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2012 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the BIGGAR TOWN OFFICE, 202 - 3rd AVENUE WEST, BIGGAR, SK Dated this 24th day of September, 2012. Barb Barteski, Returning OfÀcer

Rural Internet users abandoned by Sask Party, say NDP Thousands of rural residents will no longer have high-speed Internet through SaskTel, another blow to the Crown corporation with the Sask Party at the helm, claims the NDP’s Buckly Belanger. SaskTel has informed rural customers it is shutting down its wireless broadband Internet (WBBI), leaving families and businesses with limited private sector options to ﬁll in the

gaping hole it’s leaving. Belanger, the NDP critic for SaskTel, wants to know why the Sask Party government failed to stand up for rural Saskatchewan residents. “The Sask Party is hurting rural businesses, students and residents by leaving them with limited private options that offer usage limits, spotty service and expensive service plans,” said Belanger, Wednesday. “SaskTel has

been, and can continue to be, an industry leader in technology and customer service – it would be shameful for the Sask Party government to mismanage the Crown out of that position.” Belanger added that the Industry Canada changes which are now interfering with SaskTel’s WBBI were known internally in early 2011. The Sask Party government appears to have made no

intervention on behalf of rural residents and business owners, or to notify SaskTel customers until September 2012. SaskTel’s WBBI has been delivering high speed Internet with no data usage caps to rural users. Customers will not be compensated for the hundreds of dollars of expensive equipment they bought, required for the SaskTel service, concluded Belanger.

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

18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

ELECTRICAL

REAL ESTATE

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

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

BSA, P.Ag., Broker

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

Cari McCarty Residential Sales

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent

Biggar, Sask.

Tim Hammond Realty

948-3389

Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

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

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

104 - 2nd Ave. West Biggar

306-948-4846

ADVERTISING is an investment in your business.

…owned and operated by Diane Larouche Ellard

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

CPFT, CPTA, CnHc

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

Tim Hammond Realty 113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

30 min. Circuit Gym

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

PLUMBING & HEATING

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

HOME IMPROVEMENTS HANDY JIM SERVICES

available to do…

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

Call Jim @ 306-948-3333

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

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

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

body sculpting, strength training.

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

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

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!

Northland Foaming

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

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

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

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

Cell… 948-8048

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

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

Services available…

Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available.

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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

Biggar, Sask.

306-948-2814 BOOKS

or email

tip@sasktel.net

For bookings, call Jason

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

Phone: 948-5678

THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT on

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

948-3344

Custom Combining JD9770 with draper or hydraÁex headers

Mundt’s Mobile Custom Grain Cleaning

Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography

Place a classified by phone

Wayne Dollansky 306-948-7247

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

Photos by Jocelyn

www.madgerooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

Phoenix M4 Mobile Grain cleaning and sizing

Phone… 948-2548

Insulation

306-717-2818

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

OPTOMETRISTS

Ladies Only

NEW BEGINNINGS WELLNESS CENTRE

Cell: 306-221-6888

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

Licenced for: •Residential

- together with -

948-2208

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Tim Hammond,

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Pat Wicks,

Living Books Distributor 205-3rd Ave. East, Biggar Books, gifts, cards. Shop at my home! Call 948-3427 for appts.

NEWSSTANDS @ • 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, SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

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.

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

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

223 Main Street Biggar

306-948-3408

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

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

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

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

AUTOMOTIVE

DENTAL

100% handwash “Where we do it all for you!!”

Biggar

• Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals

Tree services available…

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

Do you just want to know if your premiums are fair with the right coverage?

OFFICE HOURS

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

Biggar Sand & Gravel

MACHINERY DEALERS

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

222 Main Street 306 948 5377

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Call Nick Maguire 948-3325 948-4558 or 716-4021 cell Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George

after hours George: 948-4042

SERVICES

Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

948-2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer Open: Mon.-Fri.

MONARCH MEATS

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For all your investment needs, Visit…

Prairieland Collision Rosetown, Sask.

306-882-2289 Lyndsey Sacher

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

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

Pamela Eaton

Robert Hoesgen, CFP

948-3996

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial

Open Monday-Saturday Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

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

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

WINE, BEER, KITS and SUPPLIES

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

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

• sides of Pork & Beef available

948-3384

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

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

SERVICES Your authorized

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

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

A Sign of

The Country Clipper

948-3376

ONLINE @

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

NCM Home Maintenance

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Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance

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

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AUTOMOTIVE

Kevin Kurulak Investment Rep Insurance Broker P. 306 948 5200 F. 306 948 5207 Appointments Preferred

948-3381

521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109

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

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

948-1722

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

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

403 Main Street, Biggar

Are you looking for Life, Living Benefits Insurance and/or Investment Strategies?

Ivan Young,

KRF Auto Centre

1st Ave. West, Biggar

Want a truly independent advisor who will find your unique solution?

SERVICES

• 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 Cliff Forsyth

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Residential Commercial Automotive

Fax:

948-5699

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.

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

Jerry Muc Phone: 948-2958

948-5600

For FREE estimates or enquiries CALL Wayne or Dorothy at

Bob Kobelsky

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

Box 736, Biggar

Phone:

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

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

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

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

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

12095MC01

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