issue 41 by The Biggar Independent

Vol. 103 No. 41 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012

Biggar, Saskatchewan

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NWT post strong results for Àrst 9 months Positive financial results in the first nine months for North West Terminal (NWT) have directors confident in their planning during tough financial times. For the period beginning November 1, 2011 and ending July 31, 2012, NWT posted revenues from consolidated operations of $94.6 million and an Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) of $8,865,102 (unaudited). This resulted in a net profit of $4543,144 or 1.39 cents per share. “The Board of Directors is very pleased with the company’s performance in the first nine months of the year,” explained NWT’s President, John Leier, who also farms near Denzil. “It is good to see all of our planning over the past 10 years benefiting the company and its shareholders. This is a very dynamic period in the grain industry with the elimination of the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly, and I’m pleased to report that NWT is well positioned as a locally owned company to continue providing superior service and marketing options to its customers.” The financial performance of NWT is substantially ahead of the same period last year when the company posted revenues from operations of $81.4 million, an EBITDA of $7,331,914, and a net profit of $3,345,651, or 1.02 cents per share. Management reported that earnings were up from the previous year primarily because of increased production and shipments by its bioproducts operations. North West Terminal is an independent farmershareholder owned company headquartered in Unity in the northwest region of the province. North West Terminal owns and operates an inland grain terminal and a bioproducts manufacturing facility at its Unity location.

Angry Birds . . . A sky full of birds - a sure sign of fall (or you’ve just been magically dropped into a Hitchcock movie),

greets the sky south of Biggar last week. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

October land sale yields $15.2 million The October sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights has brought in $15.2 million in revenue for the province, bringing total land sale revenues for the 2012 calendar year

to $94.2 million. Intense competition for Viking Sand lease parcels in west-central Saskatchewan was the highlight of October’s sale. Since 2009, horizontal

Sabre rattling . . . Biggar Central School Blazer, Jared McLeod carries against an attacking Macklin Sabre, September 29. The Blazers capitalized on a home ﬁeld,

drilling in the Viking Sand has seen a significant increase in production from 1,250 barrels per day to 17,500 barrels per day. “These numbers reﬂect the expanded use of the

technology that originally unlocked the Bakken Fo r m a t i o n ,” M i n i s t e r responsible for Energy and Resources Tim McMillan said. “The beneﬁt of this technology is helping

dumping the visitors 58-8. Their next home game is this Friday. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

drive production and land acquisition across the province.” October’s sale included 125 lease parcels that brought in $11.8 million in bonus bids and nine petroleum and natural gas exploration licences that sold for $3.4 million. The Kindersley-Kerrobert area received the most bids with sales of $8.5 million. The WeyburnEstevan area was next at $3.4 million, followed by the Lloydminster area at $3.3 million. The Swift Current area received no bids. The highest price for a single parcel was $1.6 million. Scott Land and Lease Ltd. acquired this 1,295-hectare exploration licence southwest of Kindersley. The highest price on a per-hectare basis was $8,532. Scott Land and Lease Ltd. bid $552,447 for a 64-hectare lease parcel north of Kisbey. The next sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas and oil sands dispositions will be held on December 3, 2012.

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Biggar and District Arts Council Board of Directors Annual Report The 2011-12 season was very busy and it was a wonderful year of performances and successful fund raising. The Council continues to strongly promote the arts in this community. Season ticket subscriptions included 61 adults, 68 seniors and three families. The performances included Ed Peekeekoot in S e p t e m b e r,

K a r r n n e l , O c t o b e r, Woody Holler, November, The Human Statues, January, Belle Plaine and Alexander Sevastian in February, Cadence in March and Suzie Vinnick, April with an average attendance of 145. The response of friends, supporters, patrons and sponsors to the annual sponsorship appeal letter was received with gratitude as was

the generous donations received through the donor’s choice campaign. The toonie bar at concerts continues to be a popular fund raiser and the services of board members for the RCMP Musical ride and at two weddings in 2011 also added to its fund raising. Grants from Cargill Cares and Community Recreation enabled the

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Arts Council to provide two performances for school students: they were Karrnnell and Suzie Vinnick Public Relations and good will activities included a donation to OSAC silent auction, ﬁve season tickets given to Biggar Community Connections, 10 season tickets given as awards to Music Festival students, two single peformance tickets for each Welcome Wagon basket, two season tickets donated to the Friends of the Lodge fund raiser and a donation to the Museum. Two visual arts exhibits touring with

Saskatchewan Arts on the Move were presented at the Gallery: Plants and Machines and Embodied Presence. A successful workshop and juried art exhibition was held with adjudicator Carol Shifman and the work of Lisa Gareau Toth were chosen to advance to the provincial showings. Five members attended the annual OSAC conference and showcase where selections were made for the 2012-13 Season of performances and visual art shows. Rita Sutherland was awarded the OSAC Volunteer recognition

award in the fall of 2011. Rita has been a member of the Arts Council for more than a dozen years, serving as secretary for six years and as treasurer from 2007 to the present. Members of the Board in 2011-12 were: president - Denise Holt, Vice president Jan Phillips, treasurer - Rita Sutherland, secretary - Mary Ann Nostbakken, directors: Delta Fay Cruickshank, Delmer Friesen, Marilyn C r a i g, E t h e l L i s k a , Anne Livingston, youth delegates - Marc Holt and Chelsea Jellison.

Mayor: Town of Biggar Board Member: St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 20 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

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PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTE, EFFECTIVE MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2012 winter hours will be in effect at the Biggar Sanitary LandÀll. The LandÀll will be open to the public for garbage disposal during the following times:

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY… 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Garbage disposal must be carried out in accordance with the Town’s regulations and will be under the direct supervision of the attendant on duty. Your co-operation in separating your garbage in accordance with the separate areas that have been established at the landÀll is appreciated.

ABSOLUTELY NO DUMPING is allowed outside the fence or in

the landÀll when the supervisor is not on duty. Private salvage operations are prohibited.

The Town would like to remind residents and contractors that it is their responsibility to ensure that any material being hauled to the landÀll is secured and tarped. By securing and tarping loads, this will ensure that material is not littering the roads, which can cause numerous Áat tires and will keep the road and ditches free of litter.

PLEASE NOTE the provisions of the Highway TrafÀc Act state that no person shall put on any public highway any nails, tacks, glass or other material that might destroy or cause damage to the tires of a vehicle. Fines can range up to $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for corporations. Site usage will be rigidly enforced and citizens are asked to co-operate to make it possible to operate the landÀll in a non-offensive manner, while keeping the costs to the taxpayer to a minimum.

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Biggar and District Arts Council . . . The board members and the band, Woody Holler and his orchestra, entertained at Biggar Community Hall last year. (Submitted photo)

This is the last week of the Garage Sale at The Independent! 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

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Saskatchewan minimum wage increases to $10 an hour on December 1 The minimum wage in Saskatchewan will increase to $10 per hour on December 1, 2012, an increase from the current minimum wage of $9.50 per hour. The move follows a commitment by the Government of Saskatchewan to review the hourly minimum wage on a year-to-year basis. The change also results in a corresponding increase to the minimum callout pay to $30. “The contributions of Saskatchewan’s working population are essential to ongoing economic growth and prosperity in the province,” Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said Monday. “This increase in minimum wage, together with the signiﬁcant tax reductions our government has provided to low income e a r n e r s, m e a n s t h a t Saskatchewan will have one of the highest rates o f t a k e - h o m e p ay i n Canada for minimum wage earners.” The increase is part of an overall review of labour relations

and workplace safety legislation currently underway. Morgan said the government is still actively considering indexing minimum wage as part of that review, but wanted to announce the 50 cent per hour increase now to give employers ample time to prepare for the December 1 implementation date. “Since taking office, our government has increased minimum wage from $7.95 to $10 an hour,” Morgan said. “That’s an increase of nearly 26 per cent in five years - well ahead of the rate of inflation.” Public consultations on the issue indicated

For Queen and Country . . . With the appropriate head wear afﬁxed, pinkies raised with the sip of tea, the Biggar Museum and Gallery hosted a Royal High Tea and Exhibit, September 29, honouring the 60 year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The walls featured

an exhibit by Rae Chamberlain, commemorating Her Majesty - a suitable ambience for an afternoon of good food and entertainment, and even better, friendship.

signiﬁcant support for an increase to the minimum

on labour legislation review overwhelmingly

wage. The Minister’s Advisory Committee

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

supported an increase.

Minimum wage victory a good ﬁrst step, say NDP The NDP claim that their call for a reasonable minimum wage increase, has been heard. And now NDP labour critic David Forbes is calling on the Sask Party government to commit to a higher standard for Saskatchewan’s workers. “The increase to minimum wage comes better late than never,”

said Forbes, Monday. “The NDP toured the province asking people about working conditions for themselves and their employees and we heard that the minimum wage has to be competitive and fair. Now we’re looking for the Sask Party to listen to Saskatchewan people and the NDP and show a commitment to an always-fair minimum

wage.” The NDP has proposed an indexed minimum wage that would change annually, equivalent to the change in the allitems Consumer Price Index (CPI). “The NDP’s indexing solution takes politics out of minimum wage increases,” said Forbes. “It’s about common sense and fairness; if the cost

of food, housing and transportation rises by two per cent, it makes sense that minimum wage should, too.” Forbes said that those earning minimum wage typically are least able to absorb cost increases in monthly necessities. Tying the minimum wage to CPI would also be predictable and fair for employers.

“We’ll count this as a small victory for Saskatchewan people, but the NDP is not done advocating for improvement,” Forbes boasted. “We can do better to provide stability to workers and businesses, and to make working in Saskatchewan the most attractive option for Canadians.”

Second concert of the season features David Myles The second show of the 2012-13 Biggar and District Arts Council concert season hits the Majestic Theatre this Saturday with acclaimed recording artist, David Myles.

From Sydney, Australia to Sydney, Nova Scotia, multiple-award winner David Myles is bringing audiences to their feet with his spirited songs, flawless musicianship, and his warm and

engaging stage show. Already known for his versatility and ability to fuse styles, David’s fifth studio recording, Into the Sun, takes us on a exhilarating musical adventure that

explores his long-time love of Brazilian and African music. A born collaborator, Into the Sun features David’s second a collaboration with Canadian hip-hop star, Classified. Their ﬁrst collaboration went on to become a single from Classified’s latest record Handshakes and Middle Fingers. On the other end of the musical spectrum, David has just written and performed with international opera star Measha Brueggergosman for her upcoming release. David’s surprising and intricate songwriting has garnered him wins in the International Songwriting Contest, song placements in ﬁlm and television, and a place on CBC’s Great Canadian Songquest.

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Opinions Get out and vote By now Thanksgiving is over. Hopefully everyone had a great holiday and are not suffering from too much turkey hangover. Now, it is time to enjoy the rest of October. And, it promises to be a busy month. Fall suppers, Halloween, the museum’s anniversary and municipal elections. Not to mention the fact that some farmers are still spending their days in the ﬁelds harvesting. Add to that the normal everyday activities like going to work or maybe ﬁnding time to volunteer ao yes, this month is shaping up to be very busy. I thought back to a comment made to me at the Royal High Tea fundraiser the museum sponsored. “Biggar is a very active community,” said the person. Yes, we are. Both the RM of Biggar and Town of Biggar will be having an election on Oct. 24 -- one for reeve, the other for mayor. Both jobs are rather important in the management of municipal politics. So, hopefully even though we are very busy in our everyday lives, remember to take the time to vote. It is a freedom we enjoy in this country. Practise it.

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Pop-up ‘parklets’ help beautiful neighbourhoods

It began in San Francisco when a company fed a meter for the day and created a pop-up park complete with sod, benches, and trees. by Benjamin Gillies, Municipal Affairs, Troy Media Distributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia. com In an episode of the hit sitcom Parks and Recreation last year, deputy parks director Leslie Knope announced her plan for “the most amazing, awe-inspiring, fun-ﬁlled park ever!” When asked about its size, she proudly proclaimed, “It is 0.000003 square miles.” While viewers probably interpreted this tiny park - on the site of an old phone booth - as simply the stuff of comedy television, it turns out there is more truth to this vision than we may realize. In what has become one of the hottest new trends in urban design, cities across the United States are establishing similar postage stamp-sized parks, appropriately called parklets. The ﬁrst parklet was created in 2005

in San Francisco, when a local design company descended on a downtown parking space, fed the meter for the day, and established a pop-up park complete with sod, benches, and trees. When New York City began converting some of its street spaces into pedestrian-only plazas four years later, urban planners really began to see the value of tiny parks, and ofﬁcials in a number of cities started working with business owners to turn parking spaces into more interesting parts of the urban landscape. In 2010, San Francisco became one of the ﬁrst municipalities to see permanent parklets take off, when the city government permitted businesses and community organizations to take one or two parking spaces and turn them into a park. Spread across the city, these little bursts of greenery and art range from hip,

modern brushed-metal and hardwood designs to more serene spaces composed of murals and plants. Today the Californian city boasts 27 parklets - with 40 more in the works - and the craze has spread to Philadelphia, Chicago, Miami, and many other municipalities. Parklets are distinct from patios and cafés in that they are completely public and do not permit restaurants to provide table service; they are there for all to enjoy. Usually designed by members of the community, they reflect the character of the neighbourhood or fill an unmet need. The area of Andersonville, Chicago, for example, had plenty of sidewalk patios but little vegetation, and thus created a parklet of lush bushes, flowers, and benches. Much like their American counterparts, Canadian municipalities should consider the benefits of these

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dynamic urban spaces. While city halls do give up parking meter revenue and may throw in a little cash or design help, in most cities business owners or other sponsors fund the construction and maintenance of the parklets (usually about $15,000 to $20,000) themselves, in order to beautify the neighbourhood and generate greater foot trafﬁc in front of their stores or restaurants. For local governments already struggling to pay their bills, permitting parklets would therefore be a way of establishing a more livable, engaging streetscape at almost no cost to the city itself. Moreover, while there has been talk in recent years of reclaiming the urban space for people instead of cars, parklets might be a compromise from some of the other proposals that have been suggested, such

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as car-free streets. They extend the area of pedestrian access, increase pedestrian safety, and create visual stimulation for citizens on foot, but still allow trafﬁc to ﬂow freely. Canadian cities could follow Chicago, where parklets are portable and will be packed up in winter, to return when the weather is warm and walking from a parkade a few blocks away is no longer as unpleasant for motorists who have lost closer parking spaces. In fact, cities north of the border could emulate much of the Windy City’s ambitious Make Way for People program, which goes beyond the original parklet vision by working to convert not just parking spaces but also alleys, bus loops, and other “excess asphalt areas” into semi-permanent sites for gardens, buskers, farmers’ markets, and public art exhibits.

Large conventional parks are obviously a necessary part of any vibrant community, but parklets could prove to be of equal value, adding splashes of colour and life to areas otherwise dominated by grey streets and mundane building facades. More elaborate than just a bench and a tree, these public spaces incorporate design, art, and functionality, animating the streetscape and helping promote local economic development. As it turns out, Ms. Knope’s ebullient description of a tiny park may not be that far off the mark after all. Troy Media Municipal Affairs columnist Benjamin Gillies is a political economy graduate from the University of Manitoba, where he focused on urban development and energy policy. He works as a consultant in Winnipeg.

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BCS2000 Principal’s report Pr Conventions can be a wonderful source of learning. Of course, some facts are more relevant while others are merely trivial but something to be learned never the less. I happened to be in attendance at one such gathering in September. This time however I was an attendee as an observer rather than a participant. As such I did not have to attend meetings or sessions and enjoyed a couple of days touring the locale. As everyone knows convention organizers pack the days with lots of informative speakers and pile reams of paper at your seat. But, there are also times set aside for social events. Some are formal, some are not. On one evening the entire group was transported out of the hotel setting to an informal supper outdoors where we enjoyed a wonderful meal -- a pitchfork fondue. For those who have never been to one of these events, let me tell you about it. When we arrived the caterers were on the scene with a big vat (I mean big. Picture one of those

huge boiling pots you saw in the opening shots of Mandingo.) This container was filled with bubbling oil. A huge pitchfork skewed with steaks was dipped into the oil. The cook told me the steaks on the outside tines will be well done, then medium and the middle tine is rare. Although I was skeptical, the meat was cooked to perfection. So tasty and so tender it was easily cut with a plastic knife. Naturally, the fixings -- baked beans, small baby potatoes, and coleslaw -were equally as tasty. It was a typical September night, warm but cool when the sun set, yet everyone enjoyed the experience. At these types of events it is customary to just choose a seat after filling your plate and the gentleman that sat across from me was from Toronto. Discussing the food was a good way to break the ice and then we somehow got onto the topic of community. He works for a large corporation that has business dealings with a number of small communities outside the Greater Toronto area.

He also owns a cottage near a smaller centre so he is familiar with smaller centres. One of his comments sort of hit home with me. He said he is always surprised by the “community spirit” in these towns. He remarked that people support local projects and are very protective. He cited a case of a fundraising campaign which raised money for a health facility only to lose those monies when the larger health district re-dispersed them. As you can imagine people were very angry that “outsiders” would “take” their funds. Now, those of us who live in smaller communities will understand those feelings. There is a kind of proprietary feeling to belonging to a community. It’s hard to explain and it is not tangible nor are there deﬁned boundaries but those of us who have experienced living in a community will understand. While the fellow from Toronto may have been surprised at the passion of community spirit, those who live the life are not.

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by Kim Fick Welcome back after the long weekend! I hope that everyone had their ﬁll of turkey, and was able to enjoy some time with friends and family. To celebrate being back to school, some very special students are going to be able to join me for the Best Bunch for Lunch pizza party on Tuesday October 9. Congratulations to the following students for demonstrating respectful behavior that our teachers took note of this last couple of weeks: Isabela Baroni, Janessa Bryan, Gage Dearing, Mickayla Farrell, Kalin Harrabek, Julian Heimbecker, Alara Ormiston, Alric Massie, Kieran Massie,Wynter Va n d e Ve l d e - W e b e r, Sydney Leschinski, Jessica Sherburne, Taylor Singer,Cassidy Winslow. Enjoy your pizza this week! Anyone that has been in our elementary hallways in the last while will notice several displays that classes have been created to show that they know what being respectful is. While the month to focus on Respect is over, it is important to always keep respect at the front of our thoughts! To kick off our Trustworthiness month of October, at our weekly assembly last week our students discussed the colour of Trustworthiness, which is blue. Our students

talked about what it means to be a “true blue” friend, and that being trustworthy is all about doing the right thing even when no one is looking. Parents and community members are encouraged to have some conversations with our children about being trustworthy, and to provide children with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are worthy of your trust. Has your child earned

your trust lately? Have you earned theirs? Trustworthiness, like respect, is a two-way street. It has been great to see the student and staff busy with our many extracurricular activities these past few weeks. Thank you to the community that supports our students at these activities as well. Have a great week everyone!

The staff of Angie’s Hair Salon would like to thank the people of Biggar and surrounding area for 25 years of support in business and friendship. It seems a great time was had by all at our celebration. Thank you for your many heartfelt cards, gifts and donations to the Friends of the Lodge. Thank you to Chuck Hallberg for the How to Cut Your Own Hair, 1975! We look forward to serving you for many more years. Hope to see you soon, Angie and Trevor, Sherry, and Anne.

Influenza Vaccine Once again it is Influenza season. The Influenza vaccine is a provincially funded program that is free to anyone who wants that extra protection against the influenza virus. Vaccination is particularly recommended for seniors, persons with a chronic health condition and individuals in close contact with high risk groups. The seasonal influenza immunizations will be available in communities across Heartland starting this week. Watch for advertising of clinics in your community or check the health region’s website at www.hrha.sk.ca. For toll-free health information 24 hours a day. Please call 1-888-425-4444(TTY) if you have hearing or speech difficulties Smokers Helpline 1-877-513-5333 or www.smokefree.ca Questions about Medication? Call 1-800-665-DRUG (3784). Ask questions online www.usask.ca/druginfo Mental Health & Addictions Centralized Intake Line 1-866-268-9139 Monday to Friday 8:00 am—4:30 pm

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Pressure by Bob Mason We’ve all heard of the old guy who had his blood pressure taken every month. “Mr. Smith” sez the pretty nurse (all nurses are pretty, eh?) “You are 80 yearsold, yet you have blood pressure of a boy of 16!’ The old fellow grinned (well, it was a pretty nurse!) A month later he had his blood pressure checked again. 80-yearsold, yet you have blood pressure of an 18-yearold!” The old gentleman looked sad. And although the nurse was still young and pretty, he had aged two years in one month, and felt that he was right over the hill! My own blood pressure is 109/75 - Systolic and Diastolic (whatever that means!) every time a pretty nurse takes it! I don’t want to reveal what it is like otherwise! There are a whole bunch of different pressures listed in my big dictionary, all the way from A to V (Atmospheric to Vesuvius), but most of them haven’t had much to do with the life of

Bob Mason Yours Truly. It’s true that there were a few times during that WWII thing in Europe, when the so-called “Pressure” was sure on, but YT doesn’t care to mention them so much as the more memorable ones below. YT really hasn’t been around that much and many of the not-too-wellpresented descriptions he makes might put the reader to sleep, but just for family-histories sake, I’m going to jot a few of them down anyway! As a dumb, selfconscious, 10-year-old

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weekends) Dad took us with him out to where the big outfit was puffing away and proudly showed us how it operated. The big old Case steamer, the 36-inch separator, the big belt between them and the load after load of sheaves as they pulled in . . . always afraid that in the hustle and bustle, one of those hayracks might run over us, as young boys he would plunk us down on the fender of the steamer and let the fireman look after us! When Old Pete (the fireman) noticed that we were fascinated with all the activity going on around us, he would open a valve and a cloud of steam would roar up around and scare the Dickens out of us! Pete always smiled (almost apologetically) at the startled look on our young faces - but he always kept one eye on the big steam gauge! Years later we were more startled when a passing train let off steam right among our road-grading teams, and half of them were so frightened, they ran away! Steam was a big thing back then - mebbe it still is! but horses (especially road-grading teams) are things of the past! When

our mine manager at Cominco came back from a trip to England, he spoke about a coal mine in Wales where a steam engine that had been made by James Watt was still in use! When YT was working on construction down at Outlook, they had a big air compressor supplying pressure for a few pogo sticks packing clay around or canal structure. As one of the young pogo stick operators said his wasn’t working right, he more or less just shoved it at me to ﬁx. I don’t know how come, but the wrongly attached airhose popped off and blew right into my face, blew my hard-hat and safety glasses off and sent me rolling - the young guy laughed! Mebbe I shouldn’t have, but after checking to see if I had both eyes yet, I bawled the poor kid out until he broke into tears and quit! I’ve always felt bad about that. It was a kind of nervous thing, I think, but it could have been worse . . . Pressure is quite a thing, it is often right there in front of you and a person can’t see it. It almost seems like yesterday, but it must have been 30 years ago that I was blowing up

a truck tire at Cominco when the retaining ring blew off. YT was sure lucky that the tire happened to be in a cage at the time - men came from all over the mill to carry my body away, but were sure glad (including me!) that tire was in a cage! I mustn’t forget “Whistling Fred” who was helping me set up a machine when a hydraulic hose blew! We’ve all heard of people losing ﬁngers, et cetera by the ﬁerce pressure of hydraulics, but in this case the needle-sized hole in the line spurted oil all over the front of Fred’s jacket and ran down the front of his overalls. Fred started to whistle - and everyone walked away. Later on one of the men explained to me that when Fred started to whistle - anytime - it was time to leave. Mebbe YT should go too, eh? The memory of these little incident might mean a lot to him, but it’s time that the reader stopped snoring and got back to work! Little things like this one about “pressure” don’t seem very important sometimes, but it takes all kinds of things (even boring!) to make a life, eh?

Heartland Health Region Seasonal Influenza Immunization Seasonal influenza clinics will start October 9th across the province. Don’t go viral —get immunized against influenza. Clinics in your area will be held on the following dates. Biggar New Horizons (Drop in Clinic) October 11th. 18th and 25th: 10:00 am—6:00 pm Landis Village Office (Drop in Clinic) October 17th: 9:30 am—2:00 pm Perdue New Horizons (Drop in Clinic) October 15th: 10:00 am—1:00 pm Sonningdale Senior Centre (Drop in Clinic) October 17th: 1:00—3:00 pm Biggar Public Health Office (Drop in Clinic) November 1st: 10:00 am—4:00 pm

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Diamond Lodge News What a grand week we’ve had. The weather has been cooperating a lot lately. All the residents have enjoyed going outside on the patio. The week started off with exercises. We did our usual stretches and worked our muscles. That afternoon we did swing bowl. We had a few close winners in that game. Our oldest resident at the Lodge won the game. Tuesday is our catch-up on the new days. We listened to different stories in different papers. At 2:30 we played two exciting games of horse racing. The Jaguar and the Pig won that day. Wednesday morning we played Scategories. This made us think hard. In the afternoon seven residents went on a drive in the country. We drove to a farm that one resident used to live. The look on the residents’ faces was

priceless. Thursday was Alzheimer’s Day. We served coffee and cookies. We had a good turnout. We played Bingo in the afternoon. Friday was another lovely day. We had our Barbecue Club and were able to eat outside. I think our eating outside days is coming to an end for this season. Then we had Happy Hour. Saturday morning we played Home Sweet Home Bingo. In the afternoon we watched a movie and had popcorn. Sunday we had 1-1’s and nails done. In the afternoon we had the Associated Gospel Church come with a minister from Tennessee. The music was lovely. What a fun ﬁlled week. We want to recognize all the families and volunteers that have been helping out lately. You are all our angels.

After School Program news The Biggar After School Program got off to a great start with the beautiful weather we had in September. We enjoyed a lot of time outside mainly playing at the BCS playground. There was only one day in the entire month, that due to the wind, we stayed in and played in the small gym. We currently have 25 kids registered, with an approximately seven

to 14 kids attending each day. When in the classroom, we have various games and activities for the kids to play with. The after school care program has been designed to accommodate children requiring fulltime (daily) after school care, as well as those who require care on a dropin basis. It’s a safe and fun environment for kids from age 6-12 years old.

Gazebo’s a Grovin’ . . . Culture Days in Biggar took advantage of a beautiful day, September 29, as many a local talent set up at the gazebo on Third and Main

in Biggar, raising money for the Majestic Theatre. The local buskers pulled in $300 for the Biggar icon. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Agriculture Affordable bacon in a world of high grain prices? by Calvin Daniels How often of late have we heard the comment somewhere that ‘everything is better with bacon’. The more pressing question might be whether we will be able to afford bacon in the future? That might sound like a stretch, but the pork industry at present is under duress. Big Sky Pork in

Saskatchewan went through bankruptcy in the past, and it took a deal which saw many creditors, including farmers who sold grain to the large pork producer taking less than owed, to keep the barns open. The bail-out in 2009 was enough to keep Big Sky aﬂoat, but it appears that help wasn’t enough and Big Sky is once again in trouble

ﬁnancially. Big Sky is deep in red ink. The company is said to be in debt to the tune of about $75 million. So now Big Sky will go up for sale if the court approves. With 400 employees, and the majority of Saskatchewan’s pork production what becomes of the company will have a great deal to do with

whether pigs remain anything but a hobby aspect of farming in this province. This time Big Sky is not alone. Puratone,a major producer in Manitoba, announced recently it seeks court protection from creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. The straw to break the industry’s back is the current high grain prices, which stands to reason

given that feed costs are the largest single input cost in producing pork. This fall has certainly seen grain prices jump. Poor corn crops in the United States, and the new demand of ethanol production is squeezing corn going to livestock. Barley crops in Canada haven’t exactly been bumper either, and that means higher feed prices here too. The question is whether

you believe grain prices are likely to decline enough over the long term to make large-scale pig barns viable. It seems rather unlikely given current trends and the new biofuel initiatives. So the question then becomes how does pork production ﬁnd proﬁtability in a world of higher grain prices? The answer is not easy but will be essential if we are to enjoy affordable bacon in the future.

Saskatchewan proclaims October Agriculture Month

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Monday, Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart proclaimed October as Agriculture Month in Saskatchewan. “Agriculture has an important role in the new Saskatchewan, where there are more opportunities and an unparalleled quality of life for people in both cities and on farms,” Stewart said. “Saskatchewan’s farmers and ranchers are stewards of the land whose products feed a growing population at home and around the world.” Agriculture is a vital contributor to Saskatchewan’s economy accounting for one-third of the province’s exports and one quarter of the province’s jobs. For the ﬁrst time ever in 2011, Saskatchewan was

Canada’s top exporter of agri-food products reaching $10.2 billion worth of exports. Agriculture has a bright future and many opportunities in Saskatchewan. The jobs created across the province in farming, ranching, research, processing, ﬁnance and other areas demand welltrained graduates and entrepreneurs who share a passion for agriculture. Over the past ﬁve years, the Government of Saskatchewan has made agriculture a priority with record crop insurance coverage levels, record funding for agricultural research and the largest education property tax reduction in the province’s history. Farmers and ranchers

have also beneﬁted from expansion of regional agriculture extension ofﬁces, programs such as the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program and the recently announced International Market Development Program. “Agriculture will continue to be important to our province’s growth,” Stewart said. “I would like to extend my appreciation to the farm and ranch families of Saskatchewan for their ongoing dedication to our agriculture industry and province.” Throughout the month of October, the Ministry of Agriculture is planning events and announcements that highlight the industry and those involved with it.

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New Horizons Activities Happy Thanksgiving!!! The Kaiser scores are as follows: Friday, September 21 – 1st Gord Besse, 2nd Rita MacKinnon, 3rd Grant Gamble; Monday, Sept. 24 – 1st Gord Besse, 2nd Marie Roesch, 3rd Grant Gamble, 4th Pat Turner, highest scoring game was Gord Besse and Grant Gamble. Monday, October 1 – 1st Myrtle Althouse, 2nd Johanna Lehnert, 3rd Marie Roesch, 4th Clarence Bender, highest scoring game was Johanna Lehnert and Helen Kanz. A card party was held on Friday, Sept. 28 with 13 people in attendance. The cribbage winners were Joanne Kral, Richard Boisvert and Rita MacKinnon. The Kaiser winners were Joyce Colbert, Gord Besse and Pat Turner. The host and lunch was provided by Donna Hoogeveen. The ofﬁce workers for the past week were: Donna Hoogeveen, Margaret Molberg Agnes Small and Barb Beirnes. New Horizons bowling was held on Sept. 24 with LHT and LHS going to Mona Davidson with 514 and 198. MHT and MHS winner was Geoff Cooke

with 588 and 216. Bingo was played on Monday, Sept. 24 with 10 people in attendance. The half -and-half winner was Rita MacKinnon and the blackout game was shared between Willa McIlwain, Pat Turner and Linda Vermette. The caller for the evening was Donna Hoogeveen with Blanche Borchardt collecting the tickets and Margaret Molberg handing out the prizes. The upcoming bingo dates are Oct. 11 and 25 and Oct. 29. Everyone is welcome to attend the bingos no New Horizons membership is necessary. Our bingos are open to all ages. The ﬁrst carpet bowling game for the season was held on Tuesday, Oct. 2. Pat Turner was the first prize winner and Ag Small was the second place winner. If you are interested in playing, please feel free to come out on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is Welcome. For the month of September the courtesy car made 375 trips for 49 New Horizons members. The highest number of trips were made on Sept.

13 with 26 trips with Donna Fines and Don Swyryda at the wheel. The courtesy car operates from 9am until 12noon and from 1p.m. until 4 p.m. Our drivers are volunteers and appreciate being able to ﬁnish their day of volunteering at 4 p.m. The drivers for the past week were Don Swyryda, Ron Scott, Jim Hoult and Bob Steeg. Best Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is here, so our minds have turned To w h a t t i m e h a s taught us, to what we’ve learned: We often focus all our thought On shiny things we’ve shopped and bought; We take our pleasure in material things Forgetting the pleasure that friendship brings. If a lot of our stuff just vanished today, We’d see the foundation of each happy day Is special relationships, constant and true, And that’s when our thoughts go directly to you. We wish you a Thanksgiving you’ll never forget, Full of love and joy—your best one yet! By Joanna Fuchs

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The Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 Municipal Elections 2012 Whereas Duane Neufeldt, nominated for the ofÀce of Councillor for Division No.3, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the ofÀce will take place on October 24, 2012. Dated this 4th day of October, 2012 Adrienne Urban, Returning OfÀcer

NOTICE OF VOTE Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 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 8:00 p.m. at: REEVE, POLL at: 201 - 2nd Avenue West, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 3) I will declare the result of the voting at 201 - 2nd Avenue West, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 on Wednesday, the 24th day of October, 2012 at the hour of 9:00 p.m. Dated this 4th day of October, 2012. Adrienne Urban, Returning OfÀcer

Freddy B tourney makes a big friend in new lodge project . . . Biggar Golf Course’s Marvin Evans, left, and Bob Kral, hand over a cheque for $1,380 to Friends of the Lodge, Jo Angelopoulos. The money was raised during the recent Fred Bissonnette Golf Tournament. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTE Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 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 8:00 p.m. at: REEVE, POLL at: 201 - 2nd Avenue West, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 3) I will declare the result of the voting at 201 - 2nd Avenue West, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 on Wednesday, the 24th day of October, 2012 at the hour of 9:00 p.m. Dated this 4th day of October, 2012. Adrienne Urban, Returning OfÀcer

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Consumers advised to take precautions due to beef recall The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health is reminding consumers to use safe beef handling and cooking practises, in the wake of the recent recall of Alberta beef products by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The Ministry of Health is aware of 13 reported cases of E.coli infection in Saskatchewan in September; the usual number of cases in that month ranges from zero to four. Public health authorities are investigating these cases and conducting tests to determine whether they are linked to the recall. “People can reduce their risk of E.coli infection by taking very simple, common sense steps,” Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said Tuesday. “Consumers

should be vigilant about thorough hand washing when handling or preparing food, and ensure that all meat is cooked thoroughly.” Symptoms of E.coli infection include severe abdominal pain, watery or bloody diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, headaches but little or no fever. Symptoms usually appear within three to four days but can occur up to 10 days later and last ﬁve to 10 days. People most at risk of developing serious complications from E.coli are pregnant women, people with compromised immune systems, young children and the elderly. Residents with prolonged symptoms should visit their doctor or an emergency department. Dr. Shahab says people should be aware that res-

Wind swept fjord . . . Well not technically a fjord, the long and narrow body of water called Springwater

Lake shows the effects of the cooler, windy fall weather.

taurant meals as well as home-cooked food could be a potential source of E.coli if food is not handled safely. Restaurant employees and individuals involved with preparing meals for the public are advised to stay home

with health regions. Meat products covered by the recall should either be returned to the location of purchase or discarded. Members of the public who have health-related questions can call Health-

if they are ill and seek medical advice if symptoms are severe. The Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada, CFIA and provincial health ministries continue to monitor the situation, in collaboration

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Line at 1-877-800-0002 or visit healthlineonline. ca. Updated information on the beef product recall is available at inspection.gc.ca/food/consumer-centre/food-safetyinvestigations/xl-foods/

Report from the Legislature by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (27 September, 2012) Reducing wait times Your Saskatchewan Party government continues working toward keeping another important promise we made during l a s t y e a r ’s e l e c t i o n campaign: reducing surgical wait times. We learned this week seven out of 10 health regions are within five per cent of reaching the

goal of reducing wait times for surgery to less than six months. They are: Heartland - 100 per cent; Cypress/Sunrise - 99 per cent; Prairie North/Five Hills - 98 per cent; Sun Country - 97 per cent; Prince Albert Parkland - 95 per cent; Kelsey Trail/Saskatoon - 90 per cent; and Regina Qu’Appelle - 81 per cent. Since 2007, the number of people waiting more than a year for surgery

is down 92 per cent and the number waiting more than six months has dropped 58 per cent. Our government remains committed to reducing the amount of time for everyone waiting for surgery to no more than three months by the end of 2014. For more information on the Saskatchewan Surgical initiative, go to health.gov. sk.ca/surgical-initiative; for wait time data and other patient information

go to sasksurgery.ca. You can see the beneﬁts of the Saskatchewan Advantage everywhere these days. For example, because of the advantage created by your hard work, our government has been able to expand the Discounted Bus Program to North Battleford. It was already available in Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Yorkton and Swift Current. How does it work?

Well, the province pays participating cities a $24.50 subsidy for every bus pass sold each month; the city then reduces the cost of those bus passes for people with low incomes. This year alone, we are investing $2 million in the program. The Saskatchewan Advantage is about more than just dollars and cents – it is also about supporting society’s most vulnerable people through programs such as this.

Biggar & District Arts Council celebrating 34 years presents …

d i v a D s e l y M SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 7:30 p.m. The Majestic Theatre, Biggar DOOR OPENS at 7 p.m p.m. …presented by Biggar & District Arts Council, Stars for Saskatchewan Series …sponsors • Duperow Co-op, CJYM, Biggar Credit Union, The Independent Printers , Pharmasave …patrons • de Moissac Jewellers, Westwinds Motor Hotel, Biggar Insurance Services

Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers… Adults/Seniors… advance, $20, at the door $25; Students… advance, $12, at the door $15; 12 and under, $5

Throughout our province volunteer groups play an important role. This year, the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority is supporting the great work of these organizations by providing approximately $2.1 million in charitable gaming grants. These grants will support the work of over 1,000 volunteer groups and organizations from across the province.This program provides a grant equal to 25 per cent of the net revenues raised through charitable gaming activities. By working together we will maintain the Saskatchewan Advantage. There is no greater commitment to your country than to serve in the Armed Forces. To honour the sacriﬁces these heroic men and women have made, SGI is issuing veteran plates for motorcycles and snowmobiles. This is a great way for those who have served to take pride in their commitment to the people of the Canada, while enjoying the sports they love. If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.

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

The robins have been so busy in our backyard. They have been in and out of any puddles the sprinkler leaves, and in the mountain ash, stripping the tree of its berries. Tugging at the worms surfacing in the moist soil and singing songs from the branches. I have counted up to 23 in our backyard! It really is quite busy! I wanted to share with you any information that I could ﬁnd on the Internet about the robin. I was stumped when the results from the Google inquiry of ‘robin’ gave me little on the bird, and yet lots on Batman and Robin! That’s when I realized that the real name for this North American native is actually, the ‘American Robin’! This name keeps it separate from the

English Robin found in the United Kingdom. The ﬁrst observers of this bird in North America acquainted it with the red breasted robin from their homeland. The American Robin only shares the red breast with this one. Our robin is actually a thrush and is so much bigger than the sweet little brown bird. The biggest of the thrushes in America, our robin got its red breast from fanning the dying embers of a ﬁre to keep a man warm! Or did Raven

create the robin so that its song would soothe the people?! Either way, seeing the ﬁrst robin is a sure sign that spring is on its way! Or, if one sees a lot of them eating mountain ash berries, winter is on its way! The robins here are

The American Robin (bottom photo) is the largest of the North American thrushes, whereas the English Robin (top photo) is small and has a different song. The one thing they have in common is the red breast! (Photos from google/images.com)

getting ready to leave for their winter grounds, they may be gone by the time this article is printed! They will be on their way to Florida and the Gulf Coast! Should I go with them - so far, the thought of winter doesn’t have me too scared! And then, maybe I should be! The robins have been on the mountain ash tree eating all the berries, as well as dropping so many on our sidewalk! This year the tree has been groaning under the weight of a bumper crop of berries. In Newfoundland, a bumper crop of berries predicts a hard and difﬁcult winter! Now, this is just superstition, science proves that a heavy crop of fruit means that the previous summer was warm and dry, creating ideal conditions for heavy blossoming and fruit! We call it the mountain ash, well, it is neither in the mountains or an ash tree! In Europe these distinctive trees are called Rowans - a Norse word for ‘tree’ or ‘getting

The Mountain Ash in our backyard is neither an ash nor in the mountains! In Europe it is called a Rowan tree. Any name you call it, the robins are sure eating up the berries! red’. Now, this rowan tree has a long and very interesting mythology! Did you know that the Devil hung his wife on this tree - well, that’s what they think in England, and in Scotland, if you plant a tree near your gate, it will ward off witches! Actually, after watching how messy the birds are with the berries, my

advice would be to plant this tree as far away from your sidewalk or parking area as possible! In Finland, the belief is that once the waxwings have eaten off the last of the rowan berries, winter has begun! Now I have seen some waxwings, awhile ago, I wonder if they will come back to clear up after the robins?

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simpler for customers to renew their plates. Law enforcement no longer relies on licence plate stickers to indicate valid vehicle registration, so the stickers really don’t serve a purpose anymore.” Eliminating stickers will result in annual savings of $100,000, which will be redirected to support trafﬁc

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012

Saskatchewan licence plates are going stickerless safety enforcement technology, such as Automatic Licence Plate Recognition

(ALPR) equipment. “The Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police

supports this initiative to redirect monies saved by this change in administration,” Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police President Chief Troy Hagen said. “By redirecting the associated savings into investments such as ALPRs, public safety will be enhanced.” SGI sends all motorists

registration renewal reminders by letter or e-mail and offers registration renewals at any motor licence issuing ofﬁce, online through MySGI, by mail or phone. Over the next year customers will receive blank stickers upon renewal to cover existing stickers.

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST The Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 Province of Saskatchewan Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears an costs appearing opposite the land and title number(s) described in the following list are fully paid before the 10th day of December, 2012, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in the amount of $7.98 is included in the amount shown against each parcel as required by Subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act. Description of Property

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Lot 06, Block 05, Plant G495 Parcel A, Plan 101558651 Parcel C, Plan 101558684 Parcel D-E, Plan 101558640 Parcel F, Plan 61S08362 Lot 38, Block 02, Plan G391 Lot 13, Block 04, Plan G391 Lot 14, Block 04, Plan G391 Lots 13-14, Block 02, Plan G391 SW 04-35-17-BE351-W3 Lots 18-22, Block 04, Plan G391

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Lot 05, Block 05, Plan G495 Lots 07-08, Block 05, Plan G495 NW 29-34-13-W3 NE 06-34-15-W3 SE 06-34-15-W3 NE 19-34-15-W3 SE 19-34-15-W3 NE 31-34-15-W3 NW 31-34-15-W3 SE 31-34-15-W3 SW 31-34-15-W3 NE 36-34-16-W3 NE 32-34-17-W3 Pt NW 32-34-17-W3 SE 32-34-17-W3 SW 32-34-17-W3 NE 08-35-13-W3 NW 08-35-13-W3 SE 08-35-13-W3 SE 09-35-13-W3 SW 09-35-13-W3 NE 16-35-13-W3 NW 16-35-13-W3 SW 16-35-13-W3 Pt NW 20-35-13-W3

Pt NW 26-35-13-W3 Pt SE 26-35-13-W3 SW 26-35-13-W3 Pt SW 29-35-13-W3

Pt NE 30-35-13-W3

SE 31-35-13-W3 NE 19-35-14-W3 Pt SW 34-35-14-W3 NW 06-35-15-W3 Pt SE 06-35-15-W3 SW 06-35-15-W3 Pt NW 12-35-15-W3 Pt SW 13-35-15-W3 NW 17-35-15-W3 Pt NE 17-35-15-W3 Pt SE 04-35-17-W3 SE 18-35-17-W3 SW 18-35-17-W3

136338846 109603807 113574876 113574843, 113574854 113574898 140859658, 140859636 142600227 140876679, 140876668, 140876657 140876578, 140876602 140876635, 140876646 109943095 113512081 113512104

Total Arrears and Costs $ 140.72 48.68 103.18 779.49 115.99 52.76 63.38 63.38 137.22 101.98

470.83 25.84 56.49 438.53 38.49 34.89 3,308.02 3,365.01 244.90 208.55 172.19 152.71 183.18 451.34 355.89 253.39 382.69 533.98 573.52 520.90 547.87 506.02 380.38 447.87 506.02

Description of Property

Title Number(s)

Pt NE 19-35-17-W3

111041390, 111041402, 111041457 111041468, 111041424, 111041435, 111041367, 111041378 111041480, 111041491 111041570, 111041581 134355977, 134355999, 134356002, 134356013 112474245 130108665 130108643 129100429 113826056 113826078 113826090 132422330 113826214 135060746, 135060724 132451130 120485910 130279844 130279855 114301033 114301055 114301077 126594388 126594502 126594535 126594568 126594546 126594580 126594603 114301572 137435654, 137435632, 137435834, 137435676, 137435698, 126571923, 137435621, 137435610, 126571989 126572542, 126572609, 126572508, 126571990 126572643 114302315 117500329 117500240 117500228 117500161, 117500150 117500206 117500183 117500093 117500116 117500015 117500037 117500059 117499539 117499337, 117499359, 117499292, 117499315 135652260 112989785 112989808 138854122 138854133 113332878 113769232, 113769210

Pt NW 20-35-17-W3 Pt SE 30-35-17-W3 SW 30-35-17-W3 NW 25-36-13-W3 NW 27-36-13-W3 SW 27-36-13-W3 NW 30-36-13-W3 SE 34-36-13-W3 NE 35-36-13-W3 NW 35-36-13-W3 SE 35-36-13-W3 SE 36-36-13-W3 Pt SW 02-36-14-W3 NW 04-36-14-W3 SW 04-36-14-W3 NE 11-36-14-W3 SE 11-36-14-W3 NE 07-36-15-W3 NW 07-36-15-W3 SW 07-36-15-W3 NE 08-36-15-W3 NW 08-36-15-W3 SW 09-36-15-W3 NE 17-36-15-W3 NW 17-36-15-W3 SE 17-36-15-W3 SW 17-36-15-W3 SW 18-36-15-W3 NE 20-36-15-W3

Pt NW 20-36-15-W3

423.38 41.73 284.92 364.08

95.25

183.18 260.14 15.18 439.81 140.85 167.95 149.34 45.73 9.71 53.83 74.03 8.85 763.54 831.42

Pt NW 30-36-15-W3 NW 12-36-16-W3 SE 13-36-16-W3 SW 13-36-16-W3 NE 14-36-16-W3 NW 14-36-16-W3 SE 14-36-16-W3 NE 15-36-16-W3 NW 15-36-16-W3 NE 16-36-16-W3 SE 16-36-16-W3 SE 21-36-16-W3 SE 22-36-16-W3 Pt SW 23-36-16-W3 Pt SE 10-36-17-W3 SE 02-37-13-W3 SW 02-37-13-W3 NW 36-37-13-W3 SW 36-37-13-W3 SW 17-37-15-W3 SW 24-37-15-W3

Total Arrears and Costs

269.52 692.40 503.17 400.14 450.19 345.46 304.69 333.80 336.11 125.62 160.33 350.10 396.68 1,131.94 334.96 1,310.56 307.58 310.08 530.42 438.53 395.42 433.90 514.13 305.84 655.28 481.54 398.99 521.16 469.95

211.06

233.13 8.85 517.68 478.06 492.94 285.59 248.37 1,711.70 487.41 560.70 553.75 601.40 535.14 443.16 351.26 50.95 177.21 302.37 13.19 13.18 430.42 3,517.78

Dated this 9th day of October, 2012 Adrienne Urban, Administrator

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012

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The Sky This Month - October 2012 by Gary Boyle, The RoyalAstronomical Society of Canada Brightest Comet in Human History? (Part 1) Breaking news: On the night of September 21, 2012 – Russian astronomers Vitali Nevski and Artyom Novichonok were imaging the night sky with the International Scientiﬁc Optical Network (ISON) 40 centimetre telescope and CCD camera at the Kislovodsk Observatory. After several exposures they discovered an eighteenth magnitude comet now officially named C/2012 S1 (ISON). If predictions are correct, this little faint fuzzy may be a household name by this time next year. At the end of November 2013, the comet will round the Sun at the slim distance of .012 astronomical units or the Sun’s width. Early estimates of magnitude minus 16, and a 70 degree tail have been tossed around. But we must exercise caution with these ﬁgures since C/2012 S1 is still between Jupiter and Saturn with estimates and observations still fresh. Astronomers believe our interstellar visitor is from the Oort Cloud and has never experienced solar heat, so there would be a lot of fresh material to exposure during its solar flyby. If the great comet of 1680 or Comet Lovejoy that skimmed the solar surface on December 16,

2011 is any indication of a comet surviving an extremely close approach to the Sun, we should be in for a fantastic show. Comet C/2012 S1 could be regarded as the brightest comet in human history. Stay tuned for further developments. A true advantage of October nights is the fact we can point our scopes skyward by 8 p.m. locally. This is a far cry from the end of June when we observe deep sky from about 10:15 p.m. As we ﬁrst gaze straight up, we notice Cygnus the Swan is parked on the meridian or its highest point of its east-west mo-

tion. Some 45 degree to the left is an unmistakable box of four fairly bright stars. This almost perfect shape is called the Great Square of Pegasus. The suns of the mythological winged horse are listed from magnitude 2.0 to 2.8. Using the star Algenib as home plate of a baseball diamond will help with locating some great looking objects as well as challenges. As we round first base star Markab, we come across a trio of faint galaxies. In order of brightness and size is NGC 7463 at magnitude 13.2 and 3.0 arc minutes in length. We also have NGC 7465 at magnitude 13.0 and only

Month Museum Toonie winner . . . Jean Parker, right, accepts a cheque for $88 from the Biggar Museum and Gallery’s Ruth Arnold. Jean was the latest lucky Monthly Toonie winner. Congratulations, Jean! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Biggar’s Museum and Credit Union Gallery recognized Culture Days with a commemorative display of royal memorabilia. Rae Chamberlain, our ‘go to guy’ had prepared a number of photographic panels documenting the life of Queen Elizabeth II. These were featured on the walls of the gallery along with a number of royal artifacts. Culture Days concluded on Saturday, September 29 when a Saskatchewan

Scheat is NGC 7457. This elongated galaxy possesses a very bright and large nucleus. The galaxy is listed at magnitude 10.4 and measures a decent 4.4 arc minutes across. NGC 7457 lies about 40 million light years from us. Moving half way to third base and a little in the inﬁeld as if to anticipate a bunt from the batter is Abell 2634. Of the 17 galaxies associated with this galactic swarm, NGC 7720 is the largest, brightest and just happens to lie in the centre. At 335 million light years away,

NGC 7720 is also associated with the strong radio source 3C 346. Before leaving this area, be sure to visit NGC 7331. This galaxy has a lot of ﬁne detail in it. The galaxy is located 48 million which is nothing compared to Stephan’s Quintet located a few degrees south of NGC 7331. These very remote galaxies are in the order of half a billion light years away. Until next month, clear skies everyone. Part 2 continued next week.

Muse news style English high tea was served in the Credit Union Gallery. Some 80 persons turned out to enjoy ﬁnger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and preserves, and wonderful array of sweets. The New Creation Community Players loaned the museum a number of hats which were available to ladies attending the tea. Biggar’s “Prairie Notes” provided entertainment with a number of musical selections. The royal display will stay in the gallery until month’s

end. The museum’s next event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 20 when the museum will be celebrating 40 years of recording and telling Biggar’s history. An enthusiastic committee has arranged for a gala evening in the Biggar Community Hall. The evening will begin with a sit down dinner followed by an evening of entertainment.The museum extends an invitation to the community to join us in this celebration.

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1.6 arc minutes long and tiny NGC 7464 at magnitude 14.1 and a miniscule 0.7 arc minutes wide. The trio is about a degree past Markab, a class B9 star located 140 light years from us, blazing at magnitude 2.6. Moving up to second base Scheat, Looking at the stats on this baseman, we see it’s an ‘M’ class red giant or even supergiant star. Scheat lies 200 light years from us and radiates most of its light in the invisible infrared. Moving on a tad more than two degrees past

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Perdue New Horizons members started September with a brown bag picnic lunch in the village square. It was a beautiful day so we carried on with some outdoor games, followed by coffee and cookies inside. The hall was decorated in fall colours for our

Province of Saskatchewan Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears an costs appearing opposite the land and title number(s) described in the following list are fully paid before the 18th day of November, 2012, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in the amount required by Subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Assessment Lot Block Plan Title Arrears Ad Total Arrears Number Number Cost and Costs

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$168.56 168.57 168.57 975.81 3,366.57 660.92 251.43 251.43 155.33 159.80

while there. They also saw the new ramp at the seniors place. It was the brains of Joe and the work of Al Levitt and George Bartley. A good job done! The senior members had a good market on Sept. 12. I found many good bargains! Such a wonderful September we had! It was like summer again. Good harvest weather. Hope folks got ﬁnished.

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Mens: MHS, Jim Nicholls, 252; MHT, Jim Nicholls, 610; MHA, Al Levitt, 194. M i x e d : M H S, D av e Curtiss, 193; LHS, Joey Levitt, 234; MHT, Dennis Notschke, 544; LHT, Joey Levitt, 626; THS; Smilin’ 5, 1,115; THT; Smilin’ 5 3,134; MHA; Dennis Notschke, 200; LHA; Joey

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bacon once. He knows I like that very much! He and Melissa also made suppers and did dishes. They spoiled me! They visited the Oasis, too, but were disappointed to ﬁnd the book store closed. Its always a favourite place to visit. On Saturday we went for a long drive south of Kinley and through the little village. It was very interesting to see new people making it their home. We also had a good visit with Grant Eaton

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monthly pot luck, and everyone enjoyed a variety of dishes. A short meeting followed and some of the discussion was about our declining membership and how we might attract new members - apparently a common theme with other senior centres. The afternoon ended with singing Happy Birthday to Erma Bettschen and serving the birthday cake. Sept. 12 was our annual tea, produce and bake sale. There was a

bountious display of baking and produce on the tables, but once again, there were very few in attendance outside of our own members. The same evening cribbage was played at the hall with Bill Moon having top score. Friday the 14th we celebrated our new wheelchair ramp with a ribbon cutting and tea. Other monthly happenings were bingo on the 7th and, the wellness clinic on the 19th.

Landis Locals Helen Buxton 658-2115 We have had a wonderful fall, with weeks of sunshine, so most farmers have completed their harvest. There was a little rain last night, a blessing to settle the dust for all those with breathing problems. Congratulations to Kimberley (Buxton) and Darren Bugge of Camrose, who have a new baby girl, Devyn Haley. Jim Buxton and Joyce went out to see her on the weekend. This wee greatgrandchild was special surprise for me when she arrived on my birthday! Muriel and Alcide Masson of Makwa, spent the weekend here. On Saturday evening, they visited Tom

Munton and Florence Johnson in Biggar. Joyce Mann’s brother-inlaw, Al Jonson, has returned to his home in Kamloops, after spending a month here on the farm, helping Jim with harvest. Get well wishes go to Bernard Zimmer, who recently underwent surgery in Saskatoon. Hope you are soon up and around again. It was sad to hear of the passing of Angie (nee Loerzel) Churchill. Our sympathy goes to her children, her brothers and sisters, and all her relatives. Angie grew up in Handel district, and farmed north of Wilkie with her late husband, Charles.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012

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St. Gabriel School news by Rick Garchinski The first month is in the books! My loyal readers (if I have any), will have noticed that I did not submit a summary for June 2012. It was a busy one, and by the end of June I didn’t have then energy to pen a report. I think I was anticipating becoming the “Old Guy” in the education administration community with the ﬁnal retirement of the BCS2000’s Mr. T! (There will be no age statements about Mrs. Fick.) So as this school year begins, the new “Old Guy” is becoming more forgetful, and perhaps less

efﬁcient -it may be time for a new strategy. Here is what to expect for this school year… St. Gabriel School is a great place to be. I have shared with you the many happenings over the course of the last several year all relating to events that add to the student experience. If you have been following my entries over the last few years – you will get what I mean. There are currently many changes taking place in education that might be of interest to you the readers. I will be “embracing change and moving forward . . .”

Let me begin by attempting to submit an article every two or three weeks rather than at the end of each month (refer to previous reference to loss of memory, and diminished efﬁciency due to age). My focus will be more on what is occurring with student learning within St. Gabriel School, or within the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, or even provincially. I will also on occasion highlight special activities. Most readers connected to St. Gabriel School will now be aware of the new members of our staff.

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In one month they have ﬁt in well and are making great additions to our school. In Grade 3 we have Miss Zimmer. She is from Saskatoon and has been working in our division for the past several years. Our middle year’s addition is Mrs. Larochelle. She is certainly not new to our school, or our community. She is both a former student and current parent. She is teaching ELA in Grades 6-9 as well as other subjects. Welcome Miss Zimmer and Mrs. Larochelle! St. Gabriel School will also have a regular visitor to the school:Fr. Michael Bedard. He is the new priest at St. Gabriel Parish. He is very excited and will be spending time at the school with our students on a regular basis. We look forward to his presence and excerpts from his newly acquired joke book! Every year Greater Saskatoon Catholic School begins the school year with an Opening School Institute and Mass. The

theme for the Mass this year was Faith, Commitment, and Joy. It was chosen in the light of the “Year of Faith” that Pope Benedict has declared to take place from October 11, 2012 until November 24, 2013. I thought . . . hmm . . . that sounds like a good theme for our entire school year! And so I begin - With Faith, Commitment and Joy staff and student took part in the Terry Fox National School Day Run held on Thursday, September 27. This was our 14th year of participation with the Terry Fox Foundation. Thanks to the generous donations of others, in those 14 years, St. Gabriel School has donated to the foundation just over $25,000! This is very rewarding for me. I began St. Gabriel’s association with the foundation because of a wonderful woman, my mother, Stella Garchinski who struggled with brain cancer for 19 years. She passed away March 3, 2006. Back to changes in

Education . . . Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools has spent signiﬁcant time, energy and people resources in the development of networks. Networks are organized groups that use collaboration to improve student learning. St. Gabriel is part of a network of 13 schools under the direction of our superintendent, Joann Weninger. Within that network is a smaller network of us, St. Anne, St. Angela, and St. George Schools. Our ﬁrst opportunity to come together is on Friday, October 5. It will be PD on Inquiry-based Learning facilitated by Cheryl Erlandson from the Saskatchewan Professional Development Unit. This would be a good place to end my entry. One more thing will need to change - St. Gabriel School News, may no longer be the most appropriate title. I’m thinking maybe . . . “Out of My Head” or maybe even . . . “Outta My Mind”? I may have to think on that!

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OBITUARIES John “Jack” David Turk November 11, 1930 - September 24, 2012 John David Turk or as we all know him, ‘Jack’, was born in Dodsland, Sask. to Blanche and Dave Turk on November 11, 1930. He was the eldest of ¿ve children, Marg, Marjorie, Nora and Bill. His childhood was spent on the farm north of Druid, Sask. and he attended school at Jellicoe and Kerrobert. Picking berries, camping, visiting neighbours and swimming at Tramping Lake were all a part of his childhood growing up in the ‘30s. He learned to work hard and love the farm. After working off the farm for a time, he returned to his passion. He married his childhood sweetheart, Donna Seime, on June 11, 1952 in Kerrobert, Sask. They were blessed with three children, Nola, Allen and Scott who inherited their father’s love of the farm and worked side by side with him and Donna. Jack and his brother, Bill, were entrepreneurial spirits and opened a hardware store in Dodsland which they ran for 17 years. It was during this time that Jack earned his reputation as a Jack-of-alltrades as he could ¿x anything. He never left a neighbour in distress as he would go at any time of day or night to repair a furnace or a water system. Jack and Donna built a cabin at Kimball Lake, Sask. and have enjoyed many, many years of introducing their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to the joys of the outdoors. Their love of travel took them from the Arctic Circle to the Galapagos Islands to Australia, China and the Far East and coast to coast in Canada. Jack and Donna have a strong sense of community. They were an integral part of the local theatre productions, the Dodsland Lions Club and the United Church. He worked on any local initiative going whether it was a new cafe, a hall addition or rink repairs. He served on the Pioneer Haven Board, and has been a councillor for 25 years on the R.M. of Grandview municipal council. He was a member of the Dodsland & District Credit Union Board and was honoured by the board for his 36 years on the board.

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OBITUARIES Jack loved a project of any shape or size whether it was building a house, a fence or a cover to keep the birds out of the strawberries. He was a remarkable man who would have said he was anything but. Jack was predeceased by his parents, Blanche and Dave Turk; brothers-in-law, Matt Hewko, Allan Kissick, Ian Baldwin; sisters-in-law, Shirley Seime, Melva Seime. Left to cherish his best friend and loving wife, Donna of 60 years; their three children: Nola (Bob) Stephens and their family, Bill and Charmaine, Emma, Avery, Ashford and Spencer Stephens, Mauri and Jordy, Lauren and Cameron Swan, David and Amanda, Foster, Gabrielle and Carly Stephens; Allen (Patti) Turk and their family, Ryan and Janelle, Isaac and Cooper Turk, and Megan Turk and son Nix Turk Nikiwski; Scott (Terri) Turk and their family, Andrew and Nicole Turk, Logan Turk and Luella Pomedli, Tristan Turk; brother, Bill (Karen) Turk; sisters, Nora Kissick, Marg (Don) Boyle, Marjorie Hewko; brothers-in-law, Stuart Seime, Karl Seime; and sisters-in-law, Doris Baldwin, Wendy McGraw. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. from Dodsland United Church, Dodsland, Sask. with of¿ciants, Marj Mack, and Rev. Helen Mooney. Eulogist was Jim Duncan, “What Comes To Mind”; and organist was Laura Ewson. Honourary Casket Bearers were all those who shared in Jack’s life. Active Casket Bearers were his grandchildren, Bill Stephens, Dave Stephens, Mauri Swan, Ryan Turk, Megan Turk, Andrew Turk, Logan Turk, and Tristan Turk. Interment followed in Dodsland Cemetery, Dodsland, Sask. Tributes may be directed to Biggar & District Community Foundation (Friends of the Lodge, new long term care facility), Box 489, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963” gfsc1

CARD OF THANKS

A sincere thank you to everyone who sent cards, food, phone calls and expressions of sympathy on the passing of my mother, Annie Ward. Thank you to Biggar Diamond Lodge and staff and doctors for the care of my mother for the past few years. Terry and Byron Bodnarchuk; Doug and Sherlyn Ward and family; Cathy and John Studney and family 41p1 Thank you to everyone who sent cards, food, phone calls and expressions of sympathy on the sudden passing of our Dad, Walter Bodnarchuk. Sincerely, Bryon and Terry Bodnarchuk 41p1

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in October: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 10:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome. No potluck on October 28; come to the Fall Supper at the Community Hall instead. For pastoral services or more information, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-951-7122. 48/10tfn

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner Quebec St. and 8th Ave. West. 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 SEPT. 29 - OCT. 26: Royal Exhibit commemorating Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years reign, Tuesday - Friday, 1 - 5 p.m. 40c3 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, 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. 35c7 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 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21: Biggar United Church Fall Supper at Biggar Community Hall, 5 - 7 p.m. Adults, $13; children (6-12), $7; 5 and under FREE. Take out Order, $14, please order before noon on Friday, October 19 by phoning 948-2280. 40c3 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW & SALE. October 22-28, 2012 (inclusive) at Market Mall, Preston & Louise, Saskatoon, during mall hours. DISCOVER WHAT IT’S like to Live the Learning at Lakeland College during Open House, October 26 and 27 at the Vermilion and Lloydminster campuses. Apply during Open House and pay no application fee; www.lakelandcollege.ca/ open-house. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27: Perdue Market Place at Perdue Community Complex, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission, $2. Table Rental, $20. Contact Elizabeth at 237-4737 or Tamara at 2374396. 41c3 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28: Anglican Church Fall Supper, 57 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall. Turkey and ham. Adults, $12, children 12 and under, $6. Take outs, $12. Phone 948-3688 by 5 p.m. Saturday, October 27. 41p3 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 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3: Sunshine Gals Bazaar (formerly Royal Purple), 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons. Tables, $15, phone Doreen 948-3428. Lunch available. Admission, $1. Proceeds to local charities. 40c5

INVITATIONS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10: You’re invited to Your Healthy Living OPEN HOUSE, 5 p.m. at Angie’s Hair Salon, 219 Main St., Biggar. Bring a friend for FREE body composition readings, food tasting, FREE recipes, guest speaker…Cindy Jones. RSVP by Tuesday, October 9 by phoning 948-3696 or 948-7274. 40c2

AUCTION Commercial Food Equipment Online Auction Thurs. Oct. 11th to Wed. Oct. 17th Convection Ovens, Dough Mixers, Mixer Grinders, Vacuum Packers, Meat Saws, Coolers, Warming Cabinets, and more! PLUS many other items from Restaurants, Bakeries, Meat Shops, Etc. Open to Consignments!! www.hodginsauctioneers.com

or Call 1-800-667-2075 Hodgins Auctioneers Inc. Sk PL # 915407

Alex & Tillie Kisser Auction Sale. October 19, 2012 @ 12:00 PM. 112 - 6th Ave.W, Biggar, SK. Open House October 10, 2012 5:00PM-7:00PM. For information Contact 1-877494-2437, 306-227-9505 www. bodnarusauctioneering.com UNRESERVED OILFIELD AUCTION. Sat., Oct. 27, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Boiler & steamer trucks; picker & Àatdeck trucks; skid steers; trailers; excavators; forklifts & tractors; www.schlenkerauction.com or 403-527-2814. RICHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS Unreserved Public Auction in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on October 31, 2012. Featuring a complete dispersal for Corner Brook Farms including: 7 Massey Ferguson MFWD Tractors, pickup and Àatbed trucks, trailers, custom built sprayers, AG equipment, recreational vehicles and much more! Call 1-800-491-4494 or visit rbauction.com.

NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND ANDRE SOUILLET, late of BIGGAR, in the Province of SASKATCHEWAN, deceased. ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly veriÀed by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 21st of OCTOBER, A.D., 2012. LOUISE SOUILLET-HAWKINS Box 152 BIGGAR, Saskatchewan S0K 0M0 I am interested in communicating with friends or relatives of William Ross and Ethel Jamieson or their children Myrtle, Art, Bert, Stewart, Eva, William or Laura Ross. I believe they were possibly in Biggar, Qu’Appelle and Indian Head areas of Saskatchewan. Contact Derwyn Ross. Der1@shaw.ca or 1-778433-6598 41p3 Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history! For more information call 9483451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. 7tfn This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered. tfn Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com. tfn

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MISCELLANEOUS Mahogany kitchen cabinets for sale… suitable for home, cabin or garage. For viewing, call 9485108. 38tfn Accommodation required: West Wind Aviation is seeking DAYTIME accomodation in Kindersley, Melfort and Yorkton for a professional pilot Monday-Fridays, no stat days or weekends, approximatley 7:30AM-5:30PM. Require private room and plug-in for one vehicle. Contact ctabler<\@>westwindaviation. ca or fax 306-244-8602 for additional information. DISCONNECTED PHONE? ChoiceTel Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call ChoiceTel Today! 1-888-333-1405. www.choicetel. ca. P R O V I N C E - W I CLASSIFIEDS. Reach 550,000 readers weekly. this newspaper NOW or 649.1405 for details.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

PERSONAL

2007 CHEV SILVERADO 1500 crew cab, 5.3L, 4x4, gray, loaded, cloth interior, hidden hitch, boxliner, roll top, 124,000km, $18,500. Phone 948-5621. 40c3 Buy a Car with Bad Credit! $0 Down, 24 Hour Approvals, Low Payments, No Credit OK. Approval Hotline Call 1-888222-0663 or Apply Online at www.CanadaDrives.ca

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

402 - 7th Ave. East, Biggar… well-built, 3-bedroom home, completely renovated, gutted down to framing, custom cabinets, maple hardwood Àooring, energy ef¿cient package and many more up-grades. REDUCED, now $209,000. Must Sell. Call Brenda, 306-373-8254 or 948-9280. 38tfn

Job Description

CHILD CARE WORKER Position: Part-time/Casual Employee Biggar and District Daycare requires an energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys working with children in a fast paced environment. Requirements: (if applicant does not have these requirements but are willing to get them once hired please apply)

HEALTH/ WELLNESS GET 50% OFF - Join Herbal Magic this week and get 50% Off. Lose weight quickly, safely and keep it off, proven results! Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800854-5176.

CAREER TRAINING HOUSES FOR RENT Three-bedroom house, fridge, stove, washer, dryer. Located at 412-5th Ave. E., Biggar. Available immediately. Phone 948-3856, J.G. Smith 39p3

WANTED Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 948-1773 or 9485393. Pickup available. 32tfn

FOR RENT REAL ESTATE BUY LAND IN BELIZE English Commonwealth country in Central America. Caribbean jungle lots - 3 miles from sea starting at $11,000. All types available. For information call Lea Snyder 210-519-5169. FOR SALE. WARMAN 55 PLUS ACTIVE ADULT LIFESTYLE Large Ground Level Townhomes 306 241 0123 www. diamondplace.ca RIVERFRONT RESORT, Southern BC. Lots available as low as $61,900. Year round park, indoor pool & spa. Low maintenance fees. Inquiries: Jan 250-499-7887; Caroline 250-499-4233; www. riversidervparkresort.com.

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

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RECREATION 1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 948-7521. 36tfn 1985 Honda Goldwing, new rubber, shocks redone this spring, new battery, $3500 obo; phone 948-3344 34tfn

LAND FOR SALE… SW 20-3719-W3rd (approx 155 acres), includes 1290 sq. ft. bungalow built in 1981, and all buildings in yard; Part of NE-17-37-19W3rd (approx 25 acres), must be purchased with above. Bins sold separately. Mail bids to: Matt Huber, Box 596, Wilkie, SK, S0K 4W0. For more info contact Matt @ 306-658-4403 or Bryan @ 306-441-7599 or Bryan email: bshuber@sasktel. net Bids accepted to November 15, 2012. 41c3

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Looking for part-time WAITRESS OR WAITER. See Maggie at Snow White Family Restaurant, Biggar 24c18 CARETAKER WANTED… Caretaker wanted for the Leney Cemetery for the 2013 season. Duties include mowing the grass, caring for the Àowers, and trimming the hedge. Equipment supplied. Wages are negotiable. Applications close October 24, 2012. Send your application to John Dennis, Box 213, Perdue, SK, S0K 3C0 For more information phone John Dennis, 306-237-4348 or Kelly Dwyer, 306-237-4327. 41p3 Coram Construction is hiring Carpenters and concrete ¿nishers to work PCL sites in Saskatchewan. $31.60, Good bene¿ts, 3-5 years experience. Join, ¿t and install formwork. E-mail: iknibbs@coram.ca Fax: 306-525-0990 Mail: 205-845 Broad Street Regina, SK S4R8G9 T.J. LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is accepting resumes for experienced heavy duty operators, hoe, dozer, skidder, buncher, processor, delimber for immediate employment. Fax resume 780-778-2428.

• Current CPR B and First Aid • Criminal Record Check • Early Childhood Education Level I or equivalency (or willing to obtain) Please send your applications to… Attention: Tammy Desrosiers Biggar and District Daycare Inc. Box 128 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Super B Bulk Drivers

Drive for excellence!

We are currently looking for

Our Lease Operators Enjoy: • Excellent kilometer rates for loaded and empty kilometers • Flat rate for loading and unloading • License, insurance, uniform allowance, fuel escalation formula and more!

Working in our Ray’s Transport Fleet, these drivers will be hauling grain, fertilizer, frac sand & salt throughout Sask, Manitoba and Alberta. This position offers a very busy, year-round employment opportunity! All applicants must have a valid Class 1A license with a clean driver abstract and have at least 2 years driving experience with past Super B grain/ fertilizer, being a definite asset. If you are interested in these opportunitities, you can contact Eddy at 306-651-4837 or Apply by visting our website www.qlinetrucking.com or by sending resume, along with references to: hr@qlinetrucking.com or fax 306-242-9470 DRIVERS WANTED: Terri¿c career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No rail experience needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & bene¿ts pkg. Skills Needed Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

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Lease Operators with their own super b end dump trailers will be given preference. Apply online at www.westcanbulk.ca under the Join Our Team link or phone 1.888.WBT.HIRE for more details. A Commercial Driver’s Abstract, Criminal Record search and pre-access medical and drug screen will be arranged prior to offer. TH Vac Services, Kindersley SK is now hiring Vac Truck drivers and HydroVac/Combo Vac Truck Drivers. Class 3A or 1A drivers license required. Competitive wages, bene¿ts package, scheduled days off. Tickets an asset. Email resume to thvacs@sasktel.net or fax 306-463-3219. Call Don or Tim @ 306-463-7720. NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect

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ELECTRICAL

REAL ESTATE

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

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

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Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for:

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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

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

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113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

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

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of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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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

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Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

HOME IMPROVEMENTS HANDY JIM SERVICES

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

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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

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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!

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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

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Insulation

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OPTOMETRISTS

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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

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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.

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.

Pamela Eaton

Robert Hoesgen, CFP

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

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

948-3996 Open Monday-Saturday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial 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, Yamaha Audio Dealer; 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

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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:

Qualilty!

• 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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012

20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

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