issue 42 by The Biggar Independent

Vol. 103 No. 42 MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2012

Biggar, Saskatchewan

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Sadler has unÀnished business; wants town to move forward by Kevin Brautigam of The Independent

Current Mayor of Biggar, Ray Sadler, seeks another term, believing there is still more he can offer the citizens of Biggar and district. “I believe I have unﬁnished projects which I was helped by Council to start many years ago, and they’re very important to me: opening of the new lodge, fixing the streets which we are starting on our project level, Prairie Malt - we’re still working on things with them, the newcomers that are coming to our town, making sure that they arrive and have a place to stay, and that they do stay,” says Sadler. With the province becoming an economic engine of the country, looking for a greater cut of money from provincial and federal levels is high on his list. “The meetings that we can attend that will help us financially, possibly directing more dollars to our rec board and rec departments. Right now we are working on a community plan to develop the RM and the Town of Biggar and [with] other rural municipalities, and that community plan is very important to us.” He would like to see a better fire department, improved housing. “I believe that we need to petition both federal and provincial governments for ﬁre department equipment. Assisted Living housing, I’ve talked to Bernie Caleo about it, and Level 1, 2, 3 is something we should definitely look into, the province hasn’t really given any additional money for it, but I believe that this is housing we could use. In fact, the development of the old Diamond Lodge, which could be part college, part Assisted Living, possibly even part hotel, will help with our development.” Sadler and Council have been looking into all possibilities for the care home, soon to be vacated

for the new lodge project, attached to the Biggar Hospital, and have talked to various politicians over its future, including Biggar MLA and Minister of Rural and Remote Health, Randy Weekes. In addition, Sadler will be meeting with Great Plains College officials and Minister of Advanced Education, Don Morgan, over the possibility of using the soon to be retire building for a college facility. Sadler is quite pleased with the progress he and Council have made. The importance of working with his councillors and rural municipality councillors and reeves, is vital - a stronger together approach, Sadler hopes to continue fostering. “There has been too

Rockin’ Rob . . . St. Gabriel School teacher, Rob Meschishnick does his best Eddie Van Halen with the acappella group, Hoja. Held Thursday evening, the

event was all part of the school’s annual Family Night Celebrations. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

many years where there has been gaps between rural and urban when it

we bought a fire rescue vehicle [with the RM of Biggar], water projects, et

comes to making decisions. Just the uniﬁcation of the fire department where

cetera,” he explains. “The RM of Biggar has helped …see Sadler, page 3

Rickwood steps forward in mayoralty race by Kevin Brautigam of The Independent

James Rickwood feels a strong affinity for his community, and feels now is the time to start giving back to a town that has giveN so much. “My family moved to Biggar in 1936 . . . I was born in Biggar, I’ve lived my entire life in Biggar, I’ve never left Biggar, and it’s time to give back. It’s not that I don’t like what I see,

it’s just time I become part of it,” Rickwood explained. “You shouldn’t complain if you’re not willing to put your name forward.” Rickwood says our town is in really nice shape, but there is always room for improvement. “ We h a v e t o k e e p abreast with the changing times and diversify, look at improvements. West Central Saskatchewan is deﬁnitely coming into

being, it’s time that we become dynamic in that force, put a good face upon it and offer what we have to offer. What we have to offer is pretty inviting.” he said of the lifestyle, the people, but we have to open the doors to more industry, and a greater use of current facilities. “I live behind the pool, and I see where we have to do something to make that

Sparky’s a kids best friend . . . Sparky the Fire Dog gets some hugs from BCS and St. Gabriel school students, Tuesday. The hound was visiting the schools, telling kids about ﬁre safety. Check out the biggarindependent.ca for more content this Wednesday. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

more user friendly, because I look over my fence in the summer and there’s six, seven people in [the pool] - this is one of our core recreational facilities, and we really have to make it more usable, otherwise it’s a white elephant.” And yes, we have to remain ﬁscally responsible, but things that are there, simply to be there, bear their own costs if they aren’t being fully utilized, Rickwood adds. “People are burdened with taxes, and we have to do what we can do to keep the tax base low, but we have to be ﬁscally responsible in getting the most bang for our buck.” Rickwood sees responsible y o u t h a s t h e t o w n ’s future. “We have to teach our youth to be very respectful of our town - have some civic pride,” he said. “If people are proud of their town, we’ll have less vandalism; we have to teach our people to be more vigilant for things that will reduce our crime rate. Biggar has its problems that are known far and wide, and we have to do things to correct those problems. We have

a police force here and we have to encourage them to keep our town safe for everybody: our seniors and our youth, because our seniors got us to where we are, and we have to respect what they did for us - we have to look after them in the future.” Rickwood calls the new long-term care project “a phenomenal” endeavour, but wonders what will become of the old Diamond Lodge, wanting the town to move forward and get the building filled with something to compliment the community. Wo r k i n g w i t h t h e current council and other levels of government, is a partnership, Rickwood reasons. The mayor is simply the ‘face’ of town. “Hopefully my face fits that expectation. But it’s not that the mayor has ‘super power’, it’s the power of council, it’s the power of committee, it’s the sum total of everyone working together to get the best for our community.” Rickwood wishes Ray Sadler the best of luck in the campaign, adding a thanks for his years of service to our community.

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Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held September 18, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Penny McCallum, Eugene Motruk, and Kirk Sherbino. Council resolved that the minutes of the Sept. 10, 2012 regular meeting of the Biggar and District Recreation Board be accepted as presented, and that the recommendations contained therein be approved by Council. Council resolved that Recreation Director Erin Poitras, be authorized to attend the SPRA annual conference and general meeting in Melfort on October 18. Council resolved that t h e To w n Fo r e m a n ’s Report to Sept. 15, 2012 be accepted as presented by the Town Foreman, Richard Olson. Council resolved that the RCMP Local Detachment Report for the month of August, 2012, be accepted as presented by Cpl. Ron Robinson and Cst. Breanna Hathaway. Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $51,354.56 and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $93,450.56, be approved. Council resolved that

the following financial reports for the month of August, 2012, be accepted as presented: Bank Reconciliation; Statement of Financial Activities. Council resolved that the following building permit be issued upon payment of the prescribed fee: Ellis Don Corporation - addition to health care facility; Parcel HH Plan 102074037; Subject to compliance with the points noted in the Plan Examination Report from MuniCode Services Ltd. dated May 31, 2012. Council resolved that the Town purchase a 1/15 page ad at a cost of $175 for promoting the 2012 Crime Prevention Guide to be distributed at our schools, sponsored by the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Ofﬁcers. • Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

It’s that time of year . . . Dave Brotzel gets a shot in the arm from Public Health Nurse Brenda Anderson last Thursday at the Biggar New Horizons. The annual

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Biggar Community Connections amalgamates with Wilkie Independent Living Two Community Based Organizations funded by the Ministry of Social Services in the northwest are to amalgamate by the end of their fiscal year of March 2013. Biggar Community Connections (BCCI), which has been a part

of Biggar since 1987 and Wilkie Independent Living Services (WILS) which has been a part of Wilkie since 1990, will become one organization as of April 1, 2013, “Both organizations’ primary purpose is to support individuals through the provision of residential, day programs and supportive independent living services for people with intellectual disabilities,”

commented Cheryl Irvine, chair of BCCI. “Therefore, it is a natural fit for the agencies to amalgamate.” “The amalgamation should be able to provide better services for the people that we support through: economies of scale, sharing of expertise in staffing and board members, larger political influence, the ability to spread volunteer hours over a broader base and offering additional services with a consistent philosophy,”

Crime Stoppers The Rosetown RCMP are seeking the publics assistance in the following case. • This past September, mischief to a residence two kilometres north of Herschel occurred. Someone kicked in the south entrance door to the residence sometime between Sept. 2 and 28. If you have any information, please contact the Rosetown RCMP, 882-5700, or Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-8477.

commented Gordon Martin, Chair of WILS. The final details of what the amalgamated agency will look like are still in the planning stages. The agencies are hosting a “Name the Agency” contest, open to all members in the West

Central region. The winning entry will be chosen by both volunteer Boards of Directors. The selected entry will win a 16 GB iPad 2 or $300. Deadline for submissions are Wednesday, October 24, 2012.

…Sadler, us with the development study for the new landfill. The landfill is an extremely tough situation . . . both of us are willing to work on development of the landfill: how we can utilize it for another five years without building a new one - it’s a very complex problem across

cont. from front page the province. You have to work with RM’s, all levels of governments.” Sadler wishes James Rickwood the best of luck in the campaign, and congratulates him on stepping forward, taking the chance and putting his name forward - a civic minded duty.

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Opinions Small businesses are really very “big” Saturday, October 20 has been designated Small Business Day with business owners and entrepreneurs preparing to celebrate. This campaign has been initiated by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business with the focus on encouraging people to shop at independent businesses across the province. CFIB president Dan Kelly says, “If we shop small, we can make a big difference.” And, that is the message the CFIB is promoting -- rather than shopping a big box stores or cross-border businesses check out a smaller retailer. The beneﬁts and contributions small businesses have made to the province and the country have been well documented. There are an estimated 1.2 million small businesses in Canada which comprise 98 per cent of all employer businesses in the country. In 2005 Stats Can showed 5.1 million people worked at a small business. That’s 48 per cent of the total workforce. Seven years later the numbers will be higher as employment has risen, especially in Saskatchewan. Small businesses account for 42 per cent of the country’s private GDP (2005 stats). They make a sizeable contribution to the country as a whole. Here in Saskatchewan, according to the Enterprise Saskatchewan website, the small business sector represents 98.5 per cent of all business. This sector employs one third of the province’s labour force and contributes 35 per cent of the province’s GDP (the highest percentage of all the provinces). Here in Biggar, the small business community supports local projects and events. They donate generously to sports groups, the arts community, the schools and seniors. They face many challenges but always try to provide the very best service they can. They hire local school students and residents. So, here’s a salute to them.

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Leverage community assets to achieve prosperity Look around. What can your community offer to attract business and create jobs? by Bruce Stewart, Columnist, Troy Media Distributed by Troy Media, www. troymedia. com Canadians are used to thinking of energy in a big way. Reshaping Northern Québec with dams for massive hydro-electric projects; digging up Northern Alberta with the oil sands; massive fracking operations in southwestern Saskatchewan; offshore oil wells in the stormy North Atlantic, even hectares upon hectares ﬁlled with solar panels or wind turbines, farming the breezes and sun. We are blessed with a bounty few other nations have. Yet, in the process, we often overlook the smaller scale opportunities that could help sustain our towns and cities. Take the town dump, for example. Dumps naturally give off methane as the trash

slowly decomposes. Methane, in turn, is 70 times more potent than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas. But methane has another name: natural gas. If a town capped its dump, captured the methane, and used it to do work they’d otherwise have to buy gas (or some other fuel) for, they’d save some money and convert the methane into carbon dioxide through its use, reducing its effect on the environment. By using that gas to run a district heating system for example, they’d lower the cost for people to live there, or businesses to locate there - an economic incentive that didn’t require a tax giveaway. In other words, smaller scale doesn’t interest big corporations half as much as it can interest you, me, and the places we live. There’s all sorts of free energy waiting out there.

Another example: we can get energy from the local water tower when gravity sends it back down as it’s used simply by putting a turbine in the pipe. It’s a “run of river” hydro facility but installed inside our civic infrastructure, instead. Why does this matter? After all, we get electricity from the grid, gas comes in pipelines, and we’ve got lots of it. We’re used to thinking in terms of money as the differentiator between our community and the other ones around it. That’s how different jurisdictions get into battles to see who can offer a major new factory the biggest tax break and the cheapest land and services to attract them (and their employment). Suppose we started thinking about offering things in kind, instead. “Come here, we have really cheap gas for your factory. Come here, we have really cheap

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electricity.” We could think even more audaciously if we wanted. A city like Mississauga in Ontario wants to build out an LRT system to serve its citizens. Needless to say, a lot of other Ontario municipalities also want improved transit systems. Finding the money can be a struggle. Getting it built now? Almost impossible. In Dresden, Germany, a central city location was used to build a new Volkswagen auto assembly plant: the “Transparent Factory”. Why in the centre of a historic city and not on the outskirts? Dresden’s convention centre wasn’t doing that well, anyway, and that meant the land could be sold. In turn, its LRT system could be used to bring in the parts, keeping trucks off the roads. Yes, the same rails that run public transit also

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bring in auto parts, on specially-designed small vehicles that ﬁt well on city streets. The increased economy has allowed Dresden to expand service to its citizens without increased taxes. Mississauga, in other words, could think the same way, serving its industrial economy and providing for its citizens’ needs at the same time. “Join us in the capital investment, and save on your operating costs for years to come.” Canada does have cities with strong forward planning. What is generally still missing is the notion of looking at everything our towns or cities do and ways to leverage it. Vancouver, for instance, is using its Green City approach to work with transit corridors - but it’s not looking at how to use those corridors to create jobs, or how to heat or power refurbished zones

to make them attractive. The integration across many different sources and disciplines still isn’t there. But it can be, and that’s the point. New Urbanist-trained architects are used to running what they call a charette to bring a community together to help specify what they want and to make sure a multi-block change works for everyone. This same process could be used to identify opportunities and overcome specialization, so that ideas to power our local economies forward can be put on the table. There’s opportunity and free sources of energy all around us. Time to put them to work, and grow our economy, one town after another. Troy Media Columnist Bruce Stewart is a management consultant located in Toronto.

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Gov’t eliminates pari-mutuel tax on horse racing wagers “You need to re-invent yourself.” “You have to offer something very unique.” These are sentiments expressed by owners of corner stores in rural communities. At one time The Corner Store was just that -- usually located on a corner in town (or the city) it carried a variety of products. Mostly staples such as bread and milk but sometimes you could come across treasures in giftware, greeting cards, and clothing. There were the junk food items like candy bars, pop and chips. In the summer it was the place to go for ice cream. These mini corner markets thrived on the fact that people are forgetful and would need a carton of milk at 8 p.m. when all the other retail stores were closed. It was a great source for kids to spend their pocket money on treats and hockey cards and water guns. That was a time when stores closed at 5:30 and didn’t open again until the next morning. Fast forward to the times we live in today. Big box stores changed all that. They were open longer hours, until 9 p.m. at least but some are open later. Then the drugstore and grocery store followed suit. Faced with stiff competition the corner store was on the brink of becoming extinct. But, for some their entrepreneurial instincts shifted into high gear and they sought to re-invent themselves. Offering their customers

something unique that the big box centres cannot, many have survived the changes. One owner added a coffee bar and deli area to his store. After all, who doesn’t like going for coffee and having a chit-chat with friends. Added to that there is always a supply of baking whether it be mufﬁns or cookies or pies. The deli is popular during the lunch hour for those who choose to eat “healthier” food and want somewhere quiet for the hour. This owner estimates that the “restaurant” now accounts for 80 per cent of his business. Still, another owner took a close look at her neighbourhood and discovered there were a number of “artsy” people living in the area. Not just artists but crafts people that produce a high quality product. She offered to sell these

in the store so now she has a great sampling of organic jams and honey, locally made soap and candles in addition to paintings and sculptures. She has targetted the tourist market as well a neighbourhood residents. Still another caters to the morning crowd serving up bacon and eggs and toast with a twist. Check out this menu item: two poached eggs on an English mufﬁn with ham and creamy Hollandaise sauce. What a way to start your morning. And, the coffee is not your average cup of joe either. The corner store is more than just a store. It is a place to gather, to share stories, to make memories. While the product line may change along with the landscape of the neighbourhood, here’s hoping the corner store will always remain a part of the makeup of your town.

The provincial government is eliminating the parimutuel tax it collects on horse racing wagers effective March 31, 2013. “Eliminating this tax will allow the province’s horse racing industry to keep a larger portion of the revenues generated through wagers,” Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Donna Harpauer said Wednesday. “These

additional revenues will beneﬁt the tracks that hold live horse racing in the province.” The pari-mutuel tax is a 10 per cent tax that is collected from each wager placed on horse racing in the province. The tax is applied to wagers made at Saskatchewan tracks and through wagering on horse races conducted outside of Saskatchewan. Last year, $857,000 in pari-mutuel tax was collected. “Our organization

is pleased that the government has listened to our concerns by eliminating this tax,” Saskatoon Prairieland Park Corporation CEO (operators of Marquis Downs) Mark Regier said. “Horse racing has been a ﬁxture in Saskatoon for more than 40 years and the elimination of this tax creates a more positive business environment that will allow us to continue to provide exciting racing entertainment.”

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

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

Mayor: Town of Biggar Board Member: St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 20 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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Northwesters by Bob Mason We’ve been a part of this province for so long that almost any Sask-wise thing catches our eye - and YT undivided attention too! (some original sentence, eh? So when he unwrapped the big Saskatchewan Encyclopedia Barry and Cathy had given him for Christmas last year (and ﬁnding that Bob Mason wasn’t mentioned anywhere in it, he started to make a list of the entries that had somehow affected part of his debatable life. Many readers lives have been touched by these people (often more than YT has!), but a hypocrite is still a hypocrite about these things, and YT has to be content to report only how they have affected his! We can’t all be famous, eh? Lorne Dietrick: I suppose a fellow should remember more about this guy, but I

don’t think I’d know him if we met on the street! YT’s main association with Lorne was when he collected veterans to start the Matador Co-op Farm! Right after the war the government had arranged to settle return-men somewhere, but many of us had no idea where it was to be. My brother Walt and I had been notiﬁed that some land was being cleared at Smoky Burn and Connell Creek for us. We had been approached about this co-op farm deal by Dietrick, but a couple of the local ladies threw a monkey-wrench into any plans that we had about moving away! They tell me that Dietrick made quite a career out of organizing co-ops, yet we had almost forgotten his name, until we saw it in that Big Book! Pete Russell: The name Pete Russell was a familiar one around Biggar a few

From Asquith: Ivan Hitchings of Asquith received a medal at the afternoon ceremony. (Photo by Ed Young)

years ago, because he married one of the mainland girls, and another one had married one of YT’s local friends - so we all knew him. YT met him a few times but that was many years ago! Being the principal of a large school in Saskatoon, Pete had a wonderful opportunity to make a project out of getting his students to collect Saskatchewan place names and stories, which Mable and he published as “What’s in a Name” in 1968. Regardless of any criticisms (and there were a few!) Most of us knew that it was something that should have been written long ago! The little local histories included (true or false) are what makes our provincial places more interesting and goodness knows we need some of that! Mebbe we didn’t know these folks very well, but when we say their names in our huge book, we were sure proud to write this bit! Some years ago, YT phoned a big politician in Regina. “Hello Pete Russell,” sez the guy! Of course he was wrong . . . sorry! Pete Russell was a high class educator, while Yours Truly was a very low class peasant, but he sure took that reply as a compliment, and felt proud

all over again! Steamboats on the River: When Dad first came west, he was contacted by a Mr. McArthur from Prince Albert, who owned a sawmill there, to establish a lumber yard on the North Saskatchewan river, south of Radisson. The lumber yard was supplied by a steamboat that had a loaded scow fastened to each side of it, one of which was left for him to unload. Dad often told us that the first buildings in Radisson were built by lumber from that old yard. The railway was built past Radisson to Battleford in 1905, and of course the river was seldom used again by boats. Dad said he saw the skeleton of that old boat on a PA beach years later. As soon as YT saw that article about “Steamboats on the River”, I thought of Dad, and wonder if any of us could find that place anymore! Wallace Stegner: When we went down to Cypress Hills a few years ago, we stopped at Eastend on the way home and had our picture taken in front of Wallace Stegner’s house! Stegner is the fellow who wrote that local history book “Wolf Willow”, that tells of that terrible winter of 1909 (Dad often talked about that “Winter of the

Blue Snow”). Of course YT wasn’t even here at that time, but Dad (who was here!) said that when he snowshoed across the North Saskatchewan River, the snow, even with the prevailing northwest wind, was two feet deep in places! A few years ago YT read that interesting book, and it sure gave a lot of reality to Dad’s report of that terrible winter. The year before, there had been ﬁve big ranches in the area and they all counted on the range being cleared of snow every week for the cattle to graze, but during that winter the range never cleared once! Thousands of cattle starved to death or were frozen. Stegner wrote that the carcasses of cattle ﬂoated like leaves down the Frenchman River come spring. When our descendants (yes, spelled with an “a”) see that photo of YT standing in front of Stegner’s house they are apt to wonder which one is the “historic” thing, eh? Anne Szimulgalskit: I never got to know this lady very well either, although I think we were both founding members of the Saskatchewan Writers Guild in 1969! Yours Truly was kind of ‘laid up’ a the time and the only person whom I remember at

tht meeting, was Violet McNaughton from Harris! Years later, a lady in a sack-cloth dress, asked YT if he would recite “The Pioneer” from the gazebo in the Bessborough Park, and I think it was her! Often we don’t realize how inﬂuential some people have been in organizing things - she looked so . . . ordinary! Until I read that writeup about her in that Big Book, I sure didn’t know she had been so many places and done so many things - yet she still had time to talk to Yours Truly! Bill Perehudoff: There is almost a ‘local boy makes good’ theme about this write-up. As a boy up in “Great Bend”, YT often took long walks way down the river hills, and clearly remembers that big square house silhouetted against the sky. Years later Bill Perehudoff illustrated a little book YT wrote, and it was then that YT found out that Bill had spent all his young life in that house, later to become one of Saskatchewan’s greatest artists. If one were to drive straight west of Langham (and stay on the south side of the river), they will realize how come . . . Last year YT drove into the yard of that big square house, but no one was home . . . so he drove away wishing he was 16 again!

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee presented to area residents

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In September: Biggar resident Katja Meszaros was presented with a medal at the ceremonies held on September 19 and hosted by Central Services Minister and Martensville MLA Nancy Heppner. (Website photo)

Evening recipients: Peggy L’Hoir was presented with her medal at the 7 p.m. ceremony on Tuesday. Medal recipient Cindy Weekes was unable to attend. Also at the evening celebrations there were two Biggar connections: Diane Boyko who is the Chairman of the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools and Chief Brian Bentley, husband of Myrna (Steeg) Bentley. (Photo by Peggy Hasein)

Medals presented ... Tuesday, October 9 was an exciting day for a number of residents from the Biggar area. They were presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Commemorative medal. Celebrations for the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the Throne were held at the Western Development Museum, a joint effort between Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar MP Kelly Block and Saskatoon-Blackstrap MP and Minister of State, Hon. Lynne Yelich. Her Honour the Honourable Lieutenant

Governor Vaughn Solomon Schoﬁeld presented the medals. Recipients at the 2 p.m. ceremonies: left to right, back row - His Worship Raymond Sadler, Victor Besse, Anita Silvernagle, Her Honour the Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schoﬁeld, Terry Fyson, Robert Mason, Donald Saunders, Lin Radchenko; front row - Auxiliary Constable Daina (Saunders) Lapworth, Alice Ellis, Doreen Wylie. Unable to attend was Jo Angelopoulos. (Photo by Ed Young)

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Longboarding for diabetes . . . The Saskatoon Longboarding Underground were in Biggar, October 5, for the 100 kilometre Longboard Push for Diabetes. With follow-cars and all the necessary safety measures, the longboarders were out making a difference, even though the weather wasn’t exactly what you’d call ideal.

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Diamond Lodge News Happy Thanksgiving from the residents and staff at Diamond Lodge. Monday was National Seniors Day. We planned a few extra things to make their day special. We started off with our usual exercises and played ball. The afternoon the residents gathered in the activity room and had a seniors’ tea. They were treated to tea, coffee and cookies. Tuesday morning the residents got caught up on current events. After lunch we pulled out the bowling ball and had carpet bowling. Wednesday was our monthly birthday party. We celebrated one birthday and one anniversary. The one couple celebrated

73 years! What a special achievement. Country II did the entertaining and the Seventh Day Adventist Church was the catering group. Thursday we stretched our limbs and did different types of exercises to keep us active. We played Bingo at 2:30. There were a lot of people there. Friday we got ready for Barbecue Club and 10 residents got to enjoy hamburgers, hotdogs, salad and cream puffs. We even had friend onions which had everyone’s mouths watering. Saturday morning we played a version of bingo called Home Sweet Home Bingo. This bingo has different pictures of antiques that we might

have had years ago. The Saturday matinee this week was “The Horse Whisperer.” The residents got to enjoy popcorn and cheese puffs. Sunday morning the residents were ready to fold towels like every morning after breakfast. The ladies had manicures and listened to old time music. For dinner everyone enjoyed a delicious turkey. The Sunday Service was conducted by the Arelee Mennonite Church. Family and friends also made appearances this weekend to celebrate Thanksgiving with their loved ones. That is all from us this week. Take care and enjoy being outside for as much time as we can!

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Information system chosen to streamline ﬂow of patients during hospital visits The province is using innovative technology as part of lean process improvements to enhance patient access to hospital services in Regina and Saskatoon. New bed-management software being implemented in Saskatchewan’s two largest centres will help reduce congestion in hospitals and improve access to inpatient services. The software is expected to help reduce surgical wait times, and encourage better ﬂow through clogged emergency rooms. The new tool will enable hospitals in Saskatoon and Regina to track inpatient needs in real time, matching patient needs

with bed availability and automatically notifying staff when rooms need to be cleaned for a new patient. The procurement process undertaken will allow hospitals in other Saskatchewan communities to implement the bed management as they become ready to install it in the future. This same approach to improve patient care has been successful in other provinces and the United States. “This software will increase hospitals’ capacity to serve patients promptly,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said Tuesday. “This is one strategy, along with lean and others, that are being taken to address bed ﬂow

and availability. Each day, our hospitals will be able to admit more patients for surgeries and other procedures, and relieve some of the pressure in emergency departments that get congested with patients waiting for a room. We anticipate this will be another mechanism to help us achieve our Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative goal of no patient waiting longer than three months for surgery by 2014.” “This is a powerful tool, using real-time information to help us get the right patient in the right bed for the right level of care at the right time,” Saskatoon Health Region Vice-President of Integrated Health

NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTE Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 Municipal Elections 2012 Public notice is hereby given that the council has made provision for advance voting for the beneÀt of qualiÀed voters who have reasons to believe that they will be necessarily absent from their places of residence on election day. Advance voting will take place on Friday, the 19th day of October, 2012 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at 201 - 2nd Avenue West, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Dated this 4th day of October, 2012. Adrienne Urban, Returning OfÀcer

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Services Sandra Blevins said. “We are looking forward to being better able to anticipate and respond to the needs of hospital inpatients,” Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region Vice President of Clinical Support Sue Neville said. “Like an air trafﬁc control centre, this system offers a more complete picture of which patients are

waiting and where the most appropriate beds for them are. This will help our region to serve patients in a more efﬁcient manner, thus improving their experience at our facilities.” Crown corporation eHealth Saskatchewan negotiated the $2.5 million provincial licensing of patient ﬂow software from U.S.-based Allscripts

Healthcare Solutions Inc. Annual costs for the information system will be about $500,000 a year. “Various partners in our health system are increasingly acting together to improve patient care and make more efﬁcient use of our resources,” eHealth Saskatchewan CEO Susan Antosh said.

BCS2000 Principal’s report Pr by Kim Fick Everyone enjoyed a nice short week back following our long weekend. The Best Bunch Pizza Party was a success, and our elementary students were busy learning all about Fire Prevention this week. The local fire department was at the school on Tuesday, teaching BCS 2000 and St. Gab’s students how to protect themselves and have a plan in case of fire. It was great to have some of our own students that volunteer for the fire department teaching our students that day. Great job Justin Isinger, Jared McLeod, and Prairie Dawn Parney! The Shriners were also in our school on Thursday to teach our students about burn prevention. We always enjoy having

presenters from outside our building come in to teach our students. Our elementary end has been bustling with the beginning of our Homework/Math Challenge Club after schools. Also, the Pee Wee volleyball for students in Grades 4-6 started last week, and over 20 students have been participating. This week, we will be having a BCS School Showcase evening on Thursday, Oct. 18. See the advertisement in this week’s paper for more information. Please come on out to check out what is happening at BCS 2000! With Trustworthiness as our Character Pillar of the month, here are some ideas on how parents can help their children gain an understanding

on what it means to be trustworthy: • Explain to preschoolers what it means to be trustworthy. R e a d books or tell stories that emphasize the characteristics of trustworthiness • Watch movies that have characters in situations of losing or gaining trustworthy qualities. • Talk to them about situations where being trustworthy is important • Talk with your child about their friends and trustworthiness. • Use examples when you were a child, or things your children have done that have shown examples of being trustworthy. Have a great week everyone!

Fortnightly by Alice Ellis Fortnightly met at the museum for the new season on October 1. President Loreen Grondin welcomed the ladies. A lengthy discussion was held on the location of the club meetings.

The museum will be closed on Mondays. The decision will be made after the next meeting at the Westwinds on Oct. 15. The program will be presented by Joanne Lobdell and Carole

East. Lunch provided by Bonnie Augustin. The ladies then enjoyed a happy tea hour. Secretary Tillie Zimmer was thanked for her work on the project.

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2012

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by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (4 October, 2012) The Saskatchewan Advantage The Saskatchewan Advantage is about ensuring people and businesses have the tools they need to keep our province moving forward. On September 28, our government announced that we had asked for, and received, an extension from the federal government to their deadline for returning spectrum (frequency). Industry Canada’s changes affect SaskTel’s ability to provide fixed wireless Internet service to approximately 8,000 people in rural Saskatchewan. Those changes were supposed to come into effect this year; under our extension, SaskTel will have until March 31, 2014 to assist customers in transitioning to new service options. SaskTel is committed to providing customers with comparable or better services to what they presently have, and will continue to invest in technology that can better serve the needs of rural Saskatchewan. SaskTel will also be closely communicating with those customers affected over the next ﬁfteen months. Our government kept another promise this week when we announced the new Senior Home Security Program. Under this program, seniors who qualify can get a free home safety assessment to determine their security needs, which could lead to the installation, at no charge, of deadbolts, door viewers, smoke and

carbon dioxide alarms and batteries for those alarms. In order to qualify, you must be 65 or older and have annual household net incomes of $35,000 or less or have been the victim of a break and enter or home invasion. The timing could not have been better. With the release of our government’s new growth plan just around the corner, we have learned that between July of 2011 and July of 2012, the prov-

ince’s population grew by 22,000 people. That is the fastest rate of year-over-year growth in more than 90 years. As of July 1, 2012, there are 1,079,958 people living in Saskatchewan. In the coming weeks our government will release a growth plan designed to ensure that are both meeting the challenges and opportunities of growth in the years ahead. Your Saskatchewan Party government con-

tinues to ensure society’s most vulnerable citizens benefit from the Saskatchewan Advantage. On December 1, 2012, the minimum wage in Saskatchewan will increase to $10 per hour. When we first formed government in 2007, the minimum wage was only $7.95. When you combine the increases to the minimum wage with the significant tax cuts for lower-income earners implemented by our government, our province will

Government launches Phase II of contaminated sites cleanup plan Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, and Senator Michel Rivard announced that the Government of Canada has launched Phase II of the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan. “The Harper government’s top priority is jobs, growth and longterm prosperity. Phase II of our government’s Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan is expected to create 7,300 jobs in waste management and remediation across Canada, an equivalent of about 1,500 full-time jobs per year,” said Kent, October 4. “This is another way we are working towards a cleaner and healthier environment, while creating jobs and growing the Canadian economy.” The Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan also supports skills de-

velopment, training, and employment of Canadians, including Aboriginal communities and others who live in northern and rural areas. The $1 billion over three years (through to 2014) investment is earmarked primarily for remediation activities at approximately 1,100 contaminated sites, as well as the assessment of about 1,650 sites. “Canada’s National War Museum is a prime example of what can be done when contaminated land is managed properly,” said Rivard. “Before construction, the land at the location of the museum was considered to be a contaminated site. Now it is the cherished home of Canada’s military history.” The second phase of the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan focuses

on the remediation of highest priority sites under federal responsibility. “Our past has made us what we are today but some of those past practices have had harmful effects on the environment”, added Kent. “Our government is committed to addressing those effects and ensuring our environment is protected for all future generations.” Created in 2004-05 as a 15-year program with a funding commitment of $3.5 billion from the Government of Canada, the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan is now in its second phase and will continue to the year 2020.

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL (Sections 56 and 58 of the Act) Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the ofÀce of: Board of Education Members: Sun West School Division No. 207 Subdivision No. 1 (Eatonia, Eston, Marengo) - Number to be elected: 1 Subdivision No. 2 (Coleville, Plenty, D’Arcy) - Number to be elected: 1 Subdivision No. 3 (Biggar, Landis) - Number to be elected: 1 Subdivision No. 4 (Dinsmore, Harris) - Number to be elected: 1 Subdivision No. 5 (Beechy, Elrose, Kyle, Lucky Lake) - Number to be elected: 1 Subdivision No. 7 (Town of Outlook) - Number to be elected: 1 Subdivision No. 8 (Town of Rosetown) - Number to be elected: 1 Town of Kindersley - Number to be elected: 2 at large I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said ofÀce will take place and that the following persons are elected by acclamation: Subdivision No. 1 - Margaret Irwin Subdivision No. 2 - no candidate Subdivision No. 3 - Karen Itterman Subdivision No. 4 - Connie Bailey Subdivision No. 5 - Scott Saner Subdivision No. 7 - Catherine Morrow Subdivision No. 8 - Barbara Cowell Town of Kindersley - Ruth GrifÀth Town of Kindersley - no candidate Dated this 3rd day of October, 2012 Ryan Smith, Returning OfÀcer

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have one of the highest rates of take-home pay in Canada for low-income earners. That’s the Saskatchewan Advantage. The recently announced move to eliminate licence plate stickers will allow us to redirect an estimated $100,000 per year to support trafﬁc safety enforcement technology, such as Automatic Li-

cence Plate Recognition (ALPR) equipment. The stickers are no longer used to indicate valid vehicle registration, so they don’t really serve a purpose anymore. This change comes into effect November 1, 2012. If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.

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Agriculture iTractor? Robot machinery negates need for skilled workers by Calvin Daniels Climbing into the cab of tractors which seem to be getting bigger and bigger with each generation of a brand has become the way of farming. Today’s farm power sources look as much like military tanks as they do farm tractors, especially those which ride over the ﬁeld on tracks rather than rubber tires. The farm behemoths are integral to farming, or are they? Certainly farmers need a power source to pull cultivators, seeding equipment, farm grain carts and other equipment around the ﬁeld. And the long-term trend

in farming has been to every larger-scale equipment. Part of that push has come from f a r m e r s themselves who want to cover more acres per hour in the tractor seat. And that desire has become keener as it has become more and more difficult to find farm workers. When an operator gets a worker on a tractor he wants to cover maximum acres and that means large scale. But as farm equipment has evolved so too has the computer technology incorporated into the tractors.

Computers now monitor most operations, and with global positioning technology tractors can operate without an operator, at least in theory. And that theory now appears about to become reality. Autonomous Tractor Corp. (ATC) in Fargo, and the Automation Research Corp. in Minneapolis have teamed to develop

The Spirit Autonomous Tractor. The unit uses two diesel engines to power four electric motors, which drive twin rubber tracks. But it’s not the electric motors or rubber tracks which make the tractor so exciting. It is the fact it does not need an operator. Farmers have found it increasingly difﬁcult to

find reliable, qualified, workers. It’s a tough combination ﬁnding someone willing to work the long hours required at peak farm times (in particular seeding and harvest), and also has the ability to work with the increasing technology of big farm equipment. The Spirit will alleviate that demand for operators.

The Spirit, which will utilize a series of on farm towers to control operation, rather than standard GPS satellites, is supposed to go into production in spring of 2013. It will be a major step forward in technology on the farm, and is likely to herald in a dramatic shift in how we look at farm power as we move forward.

Farmers facing last chance to pool grain: market changes, says CWB Hosts telephone farmer meeting October 17

Western Canadian farmers have less than three weeks to commit their grain to CWB’s Harvest Pool, which closes October 31. There are no longer any subsequent “Series” contracts running through the winter, due to market changes. “Farmers need to be aware that pool sign-up

deadlines are much different this year,” CWB president and CEO Ian White said. “In the new grain-marketing environment, sign-up to CWB pool contracts must be completed by the end of October.” High farmer demand anticipated for the Harvest Pool means available space must be filled on a first-come, first-served

basis. White said farmers should ensure their access to the pool by signing up as soon as possible, given that 80 per cent of producers have indicated a desire to contract at least part of their 2012 production to a CWB pool. The CWB’s shorter Early Delivery Pool closed October 2 with higher-than-expected farmer participation for

NDP opposes potential sale of ISC Crown Selling the Crown corporation that maintains personal information is a ludicrous idea, according to the NDP, which called on the Sask Party government, Thursday, to quickly abandon any

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plans it has to sell Information Services Corporation (ISC). It was revealed, the NDP say, that the Sask Party government is considering selling the Crown. “This is a profitable Crown that has a primary function of protecting the information that is vital to the public,” said Cathy Sproule, NDP critic for ISC. “The Sask Party is letting its ideology trump basic common sense by even considering a sale of this sensitive asset.” The Sask Party promised during the 2011

provincial election not to privatize Crown corporations. “Selling the Crowns is not what the Sask Party promised and not what people voted for,” said Sproule. Taxpayers beneﬁt from ISC because it has turned a proﬁt for several consecutive years. The Crown is responsible for information and documentation relating to vital statistics, personal property, land, Crown land, corporations and legal surveys, some of which are valuable and historic public documents.

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wheat contracts. Participating in the pool gives farmers guaranteed delivery access within the pool period, without the uncertainty of waiting for an acceptable cash bid for the grain they want to market. “Pooling is a simple and effective risk-management tool for farmers,” White said. “We know how to market their grain. We have relationships with customers around the world. We monitor prices, futures markets and basis values every day, searching for the best possible opportunities to sell for the highest overall returns. With pooling, farmers keep all the additional revenue we earn throughout the year - it doesn’t end at the elevator.” White also announced that he will host a telephone meeting on October 17 to answer farmers’ questions and further explain the new CWB business model. Past calls have been very popular, with more than 2,500 farmers participating in one held in early September.

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Government cuts communications spending in election year Communications spending by government was down by more than $5 million or 32 per cent in the 2011-12 election year compared to the previous election year of 2007-08. Volume 2 of the Public Accounts was released Thursday by the Ministry of Finance. It shows that the government spent $11.5 million on communications in 201112 compared to $16.9 million in 2007-08. This is due, in part, to a new law introduced shortly after the 2007 election restricting the amount of government advertising in the months leading up to a provincial election. Communications spending is down nearly $17 million or 27 per cent in the current government’s first term of office compared to the previous government’s last term of office. Communications spending from 2008-09

to 2011-12 was $44.9 million compared to $61.6 million in the years 2004-05 to 2007-08. While communications spending was up about $1 million in 2011-12 compared to the previous year, the increase is due to spending by the Chief Electoral Ofﬁce to promote the provincial election. The Chief Electoral Ofﬁce spent $1.5 million on communications in the election year compared

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

The bully is back! He was really missed last year. It was exciting to see him back, albeit, he does terrorize the smaller birds at the feeder! I am talking about the majestic blue jay. I didn’t see one last fall and winter, and, you know, I missed the brilliant blue against the snow. I saw one last week in the Manchurian Cherry bush, nibbling on the fruit. I had to stop a telephone conversation to exclaim, “I just saw a blue jay!” The friend on the other end was as excited as I was to welcome back this noisy bully and yet, beautiful bird! I like to call the blue bird the thug at the feeder! Usually there will be a pair that will fly in to chase away all the other smaller birds, then, with an almighty squawk, will declare the feeder theirs. Then they will proceed to fling sunflower seeds to the ground, gouge on what is left, and with more loud squawking, will abandoned their conquest, and on to another food source! The smaller birds do return, cautiously. As with all birds and animals, people who have made their homes in the forests, equate many fables and symbols to the blue jay. Seeing a blue jay is a sign that you need to be tough! Stand up for yourself will be the lesson for the day if one sees a blue jay. And, as I said, they are tough! I have read where they will mimic hawk calls as a way to lure these predators away from their nests! The Sioux people believed that because of their blue colour against the blue of the sky it was

a double vision! This vision spoke of purity of soul, truth of the heart and clarity of thought! The blue jay is seen as being very watchful and busy, protective of their nests and their mates. A blue jay mates for life! The presence of the blue jay in your garden is a symbol for one to honour long-lasting bonds between friends, family and lovers! Keep your eyes and ears open for the presence of the blue jay, put out some sunﬂower seeds, or better still, peanuts for these nut-loving birds. Honour their beauty and strength and laugh at their bully tactics at the feeder! Fall is here now. There has been some snow in the air, the nights are cooler and frost on the ground in the morning. One of the most wonderful signs of a change in the weather are the Northern Lights! I saw them last week, the ﬁrst night of a really heavy frost! They were so green and bright, the dog barked at them! I wonder if she could hear them crackling? I didn’t,

but was so enchanted by them. It was a wonderful vision to end a season, and to begin a new one! Now, lawn raking and winterizing begins in earnest! And planting the spring bulbs! I got 120 more tulips planted! I believe if one is to plant tulips, start with a hundred, at least! I did my

best to create a loose bed of rich soil, dug them down deep enough, watered them well, and will mulch the area with the leaves I rake off the lawn! I have done the best I can, and trust that there will be another colourful display of tulips come June and July!

It is time to welcome back the majestic blue jay! In many cultures, seeing a blue jay means good luck, this big bird is actually a member of the crow family! A bit of a thug at the feeder, they will scare away the smaller birds whilst making loud squawking noises! Their beauty is in their colour. (Photos from google/images.com)

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Sports & Recreation Barracudas wrap up triumphant season The Biggar Barracuda Swim Club (BBSC) had a fantastic season. There were a total of 44 swimmers registered this past season with a handful of swimmers swimming competitively throughout the season. This year, the BBSC sent nine swimmers to the combined Semi and Finals meet in Regina. We are proud to say that it was a success for our swimmers. Congratulations to Bailey Seidl, Edyn Keith, Kelley Knox, Tiara Keith, Rayel Martin, Wyatt Aman, Raeann Gidluck, Hayden McMahon and Tara Gidluck. Bailey Seidl (15-17 female) captured gold medals in her ﬁve individual events (100 fly, 100 breast, 100 free, 100 back, and 200 IM) as well as two golds and a silver medal in relay events. Bailey also won the North Semi Finals Aggregate Gold Medal. Edyn Keith (15-17 fe-

male) captured a silver medal in the 100 breast and silver in the 50 free as well as two bronze medals in relay events. Kelley Knox (15-17 female) received a bronze medal in the 50 free and a gold, silver and bronze in relays. Tiara Keith (13-14 female) secured a silver medal in the 100 fly as well as a silver and three bronze medals in relay events. Rayel Martin (11-12 female) came home with two silver relay medals. Tara Gidluck (7-8 female) received two bronze relay medals. Hayden McMahon (7-8 male) brought home two silver relay medals. Also, our club would like to recognize Bailey Seidl - she has officially recaptured a provincial record. Bailey beat her standing record in the 1517 female 50m Butterfly. Bailey’s new record time is 33.09s. Great work

Bailey - we are all very proud of you! This year we held our annual year end barbecue and awards on August 20 at the Biggar Aquatic Centre. It turned out to be a fabulous night and almost all of our swimmers and swim families were in attendance. We would like to recognize the achievements of the swimmers this year. There was so much improvement in all of our swimmers!! The trophies were handed out to the following: 7-8 Girls - Tara Gidluck; 7-8 Boys - Hayden McMahon; 9-10 Girls - Gillian Massie; 9-10 Boys - Wyatt Aman; 11-12 Girls - Rayel Martin; 11-12 Boys - Emmett Keith; 13-14 GirlsTiara Keith; 15-17 Girls - Bailey Seidl. Most Improved - Rayel Martin; Most Dedicated Junior Swimmer - Raeann Gidluck; Most Dedicated Senior Swimmer - Bailey

Bailey Seidl aggregate award.

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Barracuda swimmers pose underwater prior to Provincial competition.

Biggar Barracuda Swim Club (Submitted photos) Seidl; Most Promising Girl - Kalin Harrabek; Most Promising Boy Casey Ives; Most Sportsmanlike - Kelley Knox/ Hayden McMahon. Coach, Kris Doering, and two of our swimmers, Tiara Keith and Rayel Martin were selected for the 2012 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Meadow Lake. The Rivers West swim team was very successful at the games. Tiara Keith came away with two silver medals

and two bronze. The 14year-old swam her way to silver medals in the 4x100 medley relay and 4x50 medley relay, adding bronze medals in the 4x50 free relay as well as the 100 ﬂy individual event. Rayel Martin brought home a bronze medal in the 4x50 free relay. We are very fortunate to have athletes that qualified to attend the games as well as our

coach, Kris, who volunteered her time to coach and chaperone the swimmers from our district. In addition to doing a great job of coaching, Kris had the honours of staying in the dorm to chaperone the female swimmers in a hot classroom enduring sleepless nights with no air conditioning and approximately 25 other noisy athletes and coaches in one room!

Alley Katz bowling results by Karen McPherson Tuesday, October 2 MHS -- John Hammond, 206; LHS -- Donna Foster, 208; MHT -- John Hammond, 565; LHT -Donna Foster, 454. New Horizons, Oct. 2, MHS -- Bill Roach, 234;

LHS -- June Hoppe, 172; MHT -- Bill Roach, 579; LHT -- June Hoppe, 429. YBC, Wednesday, Oct. 3 MHS -- Tristan Cirrico, 167; LHS -- Jaden Rewsby, 169. MHT -- Tristan Cirrico, 387;

LHS -- Jaden Rewsby, 412. Thursday Oct. 4, MHS -- Geoff Cooke, 271; LHS -- June Hoppe, 196; MHT -- Geoff Cooke, 666; LHT -- June Hoppe, 531.

Blazing Saints off to Provincial meet

Volley battle . . . St. Gabriel School Saint, Rachel Diehl battles with a BCS Blazer, Wednesday in junior volleyball action. The Saints lost the contest, but played a hard-fought game. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Following the District Cross Country Meet held in Eston Thursday, October 4, all nine eligible Biggar Central School 2000 runners from the Blazing Saints Cross Country team qualified to compete at the Provincial meet to be held Saturday, October 13 at Echo Valley Provincial Park. The Blazer contingent of the Blazing Saints had a very successful showing

at the District meet with Tiara Keith and Liam Boyle capturing the District medal in the Midget category while Emmett Keith captured the District medal in the Bantam division, and Edyn Keith and Nicholas Garchinski placed second in the Senior category. Further Jaeda Hoppe placed fourth, Jenna Boisvert was sixth, Bailey Seidl, seventh, Prairie Dawn Parney, 10th, and

Czarina Catambing, 11th. Congratulations to all the Blazing Saints for another very successful meet and terriﬁc season! Your hard work and dedication to your sport is amazing. The District meet concludes the season for runners in the Pee Wee and Bantam divisions while those going on to Provincials will have practice resuming on Tuesday.

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The Sky This Month - October 2012 by Gary Boyle, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Brightest Comet in Human History? (Part 2) We are now on Alpheratz playing third base. Although it is considered part of the Great Square Alpheratz is also

part of Andromeda. Its two official names are Alpha Andromeda and Delta Pegasi. Either way you refer to it, Alpheratz is a class B8 subgiant star with a surface temperature of 13,000 Kelvins or more than twice that of the

Sun. At a distance of only 97 lights years, Alpheratz has a spectroscopic binary that is so close, it cannot be seen optically. This companion swings around the mother star every 96.7 days rivalling the planet Mercury’s 88 days.

One and a half degrees past Alpheratz are the ﬁrst two galaxies of the NGC catalogue. NGC 1 and 2 are a very close pair located about 206 million and 304 million light years respectively. At this great distance, NGC 1 still measures 2.2

Biggar Wildlife Federation news October 2012 by Gisela Yaroshko, Secretary/Treasurer The Biggar branch of the SWF held its first meeting after our summer break on Tuesday the 13th of October, with 14 members attending. There was a moment of silence for long-time member John Yaroshko, who passed away on July 28. John was a strong supporter of the BWF and was an active member, attending almost every meeting for many years. Membership chairman, Wayne Y, reported that so far for this year, 2012, we have a total of 388 members. The membership cards for 2013 will be available for distribution to the salesmen at the next meeting. John Y was one of the top salesmen for BWF memberships and his members’ names will be redistributed to other salesmen. Gary M, membership sales for the Bear Hills gun range, reported that there are 83 members to date. Fisheries chairman, Larry T, reported that the grass has been cut at the trout pond and that many residents of Biggar and the RM, enjoyed catching trout all summer. The two windmills purchased for the trout pond for aeration will be installed on Saturday, October 20. Some Big Game heads are already being turned in for measuring for the 2012 season. Contact

Milo H at 948-2045 or Jim V at 948-4393. As the Bear Hills Range is now part of the BWF, Mike P will act as Gun Range Chairman. Gary M will continue to deal with gun range memberships and treasurers duties are being transferred to BWF secretary/treasurer. A representative of the Cowboy Shooters group will be attending the BWF meetings. Hide bins will be set out at the beginning

of November. Hunters were reminded that the bins are for hides only and heads, legs et cetera must be disposed of elsewhere. It was reported that the fall Regional Meeting of the wildlife branches in Region 5, is being held in Kindersley on Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Kindersley Inn. Delegates include Wayne Y, Gisela Y and Milo H. The 2013 SWF Conven-

tion is being held on Feb. 14 - 16 at the Saskatoon Inn in Saskatoon. So far delegates are Jim V and Milo H. Other members have a few months to decide if they wish to attend as delegates. It was reported that many tribute donations were received by the BWF from friends and relatives of John Y in lieu of ﬂowers as per his wishes.

X 1.8 arc minutes while NGC 2 is a smaller and fainter, As you run past home plate you might come across UGC 119 but with difﬁculty. This smudge can be spotted only three quarters of a degree past the magnitude 2.8 blue hot star named Algenib. As mentioned previously [last issue] C/2012 S1 will be a news item a year from now but C/2011 L4 (Panstarrs) might be a great naked eye target in March of 2013. For now, the comet is at magnitude 13.0 but the predicted magnitude of 0.5 is what the professionals are calling for. Stay tuned for further developments. Saturn and Mars are now difficult or impossible to observe in the west right after sunset. Jupiter is now the planet of the night as it rises at 10 p.m. local time on the 1st and by 8 p.m. by

month’s end. One day later Jupiter is 0.9 degrees from the Moon and undergoes an occultation for those living in the southern hemisphere such as Australia and the South Paciﬁc. The planet Venus is now sinking lower to the eastern horizon and is a mere 0.1 degrees south of Regulus on the morning of the 3rd. From the Sunday morning the 14th and for the next two weeks, look for the zodiacal lights before sunrise. There will be a weak meteor shower slated for the night of the 20th. The Orionids will produce a weak display of only 20 per hour but at least the moon will interfere. This month’s full Hunter’s Moon will occur on October 29 at 15:49 EDT. The new moon will occur on the 15th at 8:02 EDT. Until next month, clear skies everyone.

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Perdue news Audrey Mason news As I write, it’s a beautiful sunny morning! Cool but clear and bright - perfect for Thanksgiving! Last, but by no means least, family visitors came to Perdue and to visit Audrey and Gregg Mason were Ken and Melody of Regina. They arrived Friday night and soon had supper perking! The next morning,

Melody drove Ken to a meeting north of Saskatoon. Then she returned for a work visit, leaving at 4:30 p.m. to join him for supper. The next morning they left for their cabin at Preeceville. It is coming along nicely and the end is in sight. Work will end in October when they’ll return to Regina.

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Ju n i o r C h e f s . . . (Photo above) Madisen Weir, Madison Sopczak, Alric Massie and volunteer instructor, Doreen Itterman (left to right) whip up a tasty concoction last Tuesday as the ﬁrst Kids in the Kitchen got underway. The program teaches kids to cook up healthy meals. It runs every Tuesday and Thursday for the next ﬁve weeks. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Fall chill, Harvest chili . . . A full St. Gabriel School gymnasium came out Thursday evening for the annual Family Night Celebration. Everyone was treated to a chili supper, followed by a special concert featuring acappella group, Hoja. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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C l u b 5 5 : M H S, B o b Lemon, 222; LHS, Kay Munro, 220; MHT, Bob Lemon, 509; LHT, Kay Munro, 596; THS, Hopefuls, 1,110; THT, Aches and Pains, 3,250; MHA, Bob Lemon, 180; LHA, Kay Munro, 170. Ladies: LHS, Dorrie Laberswieler, 209; LHT, Dorrie Laberswieler, 595; THS, Bleepers, 1,043; THT, Bleepers, 3,085; LHA, Dorrie Laberswieler, 185. Mens: MHS, Bob Lemon, 254; MHT, Curtis Watson, 558; THS, Tri Hards, 826;

THT, Tri Hards, 2,189; MHA, Curtis Watson, 196. Mixed: MHS, Dennis Notschke, 204; LHS, Joan Edmison, 146; MHT, Dave Curtiss, 516; LHT, Joyce Broeckel, 395; THS; Smilin’ 5, 1,265; THT; Smilin’ 5 3,303; MHA; Dennis Notschke, 192; LHA; Joey Levitt, 185. YBC: Bowlasaurus: Linden Pavloff, 46. Junior Bantams: HS, Cadence Watson, 87. Bantam; Dawson Mantie, 112. Juniors; Brayden Wilkinson, 200.

Landis Locals Helen Buxton 658-2115 Playschool has been tives visiting over the going now for a couple of Thanksgiving weekend. weeks, under the cheer- One family that I know ful guidance of Cindy of is Cheryl Gorski and Gillespie. There are ﬁve her two children, who students, Myla Huber, came from Athabasca, Katie Kolenosky, Cacey Alberta to see Grandma Toner, Ethan Keller and Manns. The weather was Tyson Snedden. They wonderful, as it has been have a room in the Landis for weeks. This week it has turned much cooler; School. Many friends and rela- in fact, we are getting tives of Mallory Sittler some snow today. So far, met at Landis complex it is melting when it hits last Saturday to honour the ground. There are still a few her with a bridal shower. She will marry Andy farmers who have not Scott in Leipzig Church completed the harvest, in November, and they and many others busy will make their home putting up feed, getting cattle home from summer here in Landis. I wish to extend sympa- pasture, and generally thy of the community to getting ready for winter. A big thank you to all Emilie and John Bayet, and family on the recent the generous people who passing of Emilie’s father. have been sharing their He had lived to celebrate garden produce with his 100th birthday, and those of us who do not was active and alert to have gardens of our own. the end of his life. A great Those fresh homegrown veggies are so good! achievement. Many families had rela-

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Landis School newsletter Principals Message by Crystal Klassen It is good to be back at school. Last week I took three of our students to CSLC in Weyburn. This is the National Student Leadership Conference for student leaders and their advisors across Canada. There were over 700 students and about 200 student advisors. A great time was had by everyone. Regan Sittler who attended was very impressed with an activity called ‘The Journey’. Everyone was divided into groups of 10. You were put with 10 strangers and quickly learned how to work as a team in order to complete the challenges given. Regan realized that you need others to help achieve your goal. One of the speakers was Phil Boyte who talked about being able to share your life story with people without fear. It is important for people to connect and build trust. Matthew Martin enjoyed the speakers. He learned how to approach people without fearing rejection. There was a multi-media presentation called ‘Live Differently’. You heard that you can’t judge people by the surface you need to get to know them. My time at the leadership conference

was absolutely incredible! I’ve met so many different people from so many different places and became great friends with all of them. I have also learned about myself and my skills as well as how I can better myself as a leader. Another thing that I will take away from this is how to communicate and work as a team with people that have different personalities. All the speakers were really inspirational and I’m excited to bring all of my new knowledge back to my school as well as new ideas for the SLC! As you can see the students are excited to share their knowledge with the rest of the school and their community. Spencer West, one of the speakers for Free

the Children, was in Saskatoon on Tuesday night. Kaylee Thomas, Regan Sittler and Hailey Beckett were lucky enough to attend his presentation. Hailey said Spencer was inspirational, funny and awesome. Spencer told us to support all people, no matter their beliefs or lifestyle. He really motivated us to do what we love and not give up. Regan stated, he instantly connected to the audience. One thing Regan takes away is not to be afraid to do what you want and to be yourself. Kaylee was exceptionally excited as she will be traveling with Spencer West and about 20 students from across Canada on a 21day trip to Kenya next summer. Their goal is

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20: 10:00 a.m., Trout Pond Fishermen. Come out and help BWF set up our aeration windmills. More ¿sh for next year!! 42c1 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. Advance tickets available at Biggar Museum. Advance tickets only. 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 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2 - 4 p.m. and MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 7 - 9 p.m.: Auditions for the 2013 NCCP production to be held at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Ages 12 and up are welcome. Under 12 is still welcome with a parent or guardian. 42c1 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW & SALE. October 22-28, 2012 (inclusive) at Market Mall, Preston & Louise, Saskatoon, during mall hours.

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 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27: Hallowe’en Howler Costume Dance @ Perdue Recreation Complex. Cocktails, 8 p.m., dance, 9 p.m.. - 2 a.m., music by ‘Touch of Grey’. Tickets $15/person @ door. Fun. food, prizes. 42p2 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28: Anglican Church Fall Supper, 5- 7 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 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28: 6:30 p.m., Gospel Music by Country Cousins at Biggar Church of God, 620-6th Ave. East. Silver collection for missions. Everyone welcome. Coffee and squares to follow. 42p2 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 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3: Landis Fall Supper, 5 - 7 p.m. @ Landis Complex. Adults, $12; 6 yrs to 12 yrs, $7; 5 and under FREE. Take-out meals available, please phone 658-2155 or the day of the fall supper at 6582124. 42c3 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 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4: 18th Annual Arelee Music Night at Arelee Community Hall. Donations for Perdue ‘Secret Santa’ and/or Saskatoon Food Bank. 42c3 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13: 7 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons, PALS will host Ted and Gloria Engel’s excellent adventure in Guatemala. Come out to hear what the community’s support helped accomplish. Coffee and hospitality to follow. 42c4

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CARD OF THANKS A sincere thank you to my family and friends for their cards, wishes and prayers during my stay in hospital. Bernard Zimmer 42p1 The residents and Activity Department of Diamond Lodge would like to thank everyone for helping and coming out to our Fall Tea and Bake Sale. It was a big success because of everyone that supported us! 42c1

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“As time goes by without you And days turn into years They hold a million memories And a thousand silent tears To us you were special What more is there to say Except our love for you Grows more precious every day.” Lovingly remembered and sadly missed… Faye; Linda, Mark, Matthew, Myles and Samantha; Terry and Cherie; Rob, Melanie, Larissa, Josie and Trey.

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 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

AUCTION Until OCTOBER 26: Royal Exhibit commemorating Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years reign, Tuesday - Friday, 1 - 5 p.m. 40c3 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26: Landis Fun Tyme Dance Club season begins with “The Hamps” in attendance. Dancing from 8 p.m. - 12 midnight with lunch to follow in the Landis Community Complex. Season membership (¿ve dances): $75 per couple. Guests: $25 per couple per dance. Everyone welcome! 42p2 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 and SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27: St. Gabriel CWL Clothing Drive at St. Gabriel Church, 7th Ave. West, Biggar. Drop off: Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m. SALES: Friday, 1 - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Proceeds go to the Food Bank and KidSport. Please note this is not a garage sale. 42c2

15 Parcels of Ranch & Farmland in R.M. of Canwood No. 494 for Ron VanHereweghe for sale by Public Auction Friday October 26th starting @ 10 a.m. Open House for home quarter & log cabin Sat. Oct. 13th & Sat. Oct. 20th from 2 to 4 p.m. For complete listing, terms of auction & more info, view www. hodginsauctioneers.com or call 1-800-667-2075. Hodgins Auctioneers Inc. Sk Pl # 915407 INDUSTRIAL SPRAYING & RECLAMATION EQUIPMENT 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.

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

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 Biggar Museum and Gallery invites you to donate any new or handmade gifts, toys, certi¿cates or food items for the annual “Christmas Magic” fundraiser event. Any donation that sells for $10 or more is issued a tax receipt. Call 948-3451 by Friday, October 26. Thank you for your support. 42c3 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 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

NOTICE 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

MISCELLANEOUS Mahogany kitchen cabinets for sale… suitable for home, cabin or garage. For viewing, call 9485108. 38tfn

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.

D E over Call 306-

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MISCELLANEOUS STEEL BUILDINGS CANADIAN MADE! REDUCED PRICES NOW! 20X22 $4,455. 25X26 $4,995. 30X38 $7,275. 32X50 $9,800. 40X54 $13,995. 47X80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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Real Estate

PERSONAL

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

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

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

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 $$$ Cash For Old Comic Books $$$ Recently retired, have new hobby. Collecting comic books! For a fair value for your books. Call 306-862-9102.

CARS & TRUCKS

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LAND for SALE 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

LEARN FROM HOME. EARN FROM HOME. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

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.

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

W E L L - PA I D / L O W- S T R E S S Career in Massage Therapy. Get the best-quality RMT education without giving up your day job! Visit www.mhvicarsschool.com or call 1-866-491-0574 for free career information.

Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists™

REAL ESTATE

CAREER TRAINING

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

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. HERNIAS? Back Pain? Cold Feet? Leg Pain? Relief Guaranteed INFARED Waist Support - $169.00 - 1-306-7641820 - My husband not only got rid of pain but 6 inches off his waist!

SERVICES

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

PT/contract work with water puri¿cation ¿rm in your area. Plumbing and electrical knowledge helpful, training provided. Service and installation of water treatment equipment. Must have own van/truck and tools. Also searching for parts and supply depots. Must have store front. Please forward resume to mike@thewaterclinic. com Or fax to (306)-242-1223 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. 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.

AGI-Envirotank, Biggar requires a SANDBLASTER to start immediately. Experience an asset but not necessary as we are willing to train the right individual. Company offers a comprehensive beneÀt package and RRSP plan. Forward resume with references to info@envirotank.com or fax to 306-948-5263.

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

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" d Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

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

1-866-631-3322 302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar

PERSONAL THE SABBATH Day shalt thou keep holy. Remember sanctify and rest. For God has hallowed to His glory. The Sabbath worship, which He blest. Canadian Lords Day Association, Box 1369, Picture Butte, AB, T0K 1V0.

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

If YOU are… • Moving • Expecting a Baby • Planning a Wedding • Anticipating Retirement Call WELCOME WAGON at 948-2563 - Lisa Haynes We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca Bob Foster Locksmith Services. Phone 306-831-7633 26tfn DENIED CANADA PENSION PLAN DISABILITY BENEFITS? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Business Opportunity Own a Taxi company, operating with 3 vehicles. Nine years of client appreciation + existing contracts = stable cash Àow. In a rapidly expanding NE SK center. Retiring owners asking $200,000. Full info: cocoach@ sasktel.net / 306-370-6925 EXCLUSIVE License Territories available in multi-billion dollar smart phone app industry. Only 250 (North America) licensee’ s will own a territory and earn a signi¿cant passive residual income by helping consumers to save money and retailers become more pro¿table. Www. tmcapp.com/license or 1-855526-9862

Please arrange to pick up photos that have been used for publications. …Thanks, The Independent

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2012

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT

Busse Law Professional Corporation requires an

Administrative Assistant. Duties may include some legal administrative duties, general secretarial work and receptionist. OfÀce Education/Administration course is not a requirement, but would be an asset. Please apply with resume and references to: Busse Law Professional Corporation Barristers and Solicitors 302 Main Street Box 669 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Fax: 306-948-3366 Email: l.kirk@sasktel.net Deadlines for applications is October 18, 2012. We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NEWSSTANDS @

PRAIRIE MALT LIMITED Prairie Malt Limited is a subsidiary of Cargill and supplies top quality malt for beer production to a wide variety of domestic and international customers. The malthouse has an annual capacity of 220,000 metric tonnes. Prairie Malt Limited has an opportunity for an Administrative Clerk. Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the Administrative Clerk is responsible to perform the Accounts Receivable process including preparing and sending invoices, maintaining sales contract information, and monitoring volumes booked, shipped, and sold. This position is also expected to provide support for various administrative and ofÀce tasks. Principal Accountabilities: 45% - Prepare invoices and enter the data into the Access subsystem and interface data to JDE. Reconcile sales volumes to shipped and in transit volumes, enter sales contract data to database and provide month-end sales reports. Complete customs paperwork for brokers and required documents for truck drivers. 20% - Prepare various schedules to assist with month-end preparation while providing general support to Ànance and administrative functions. 15% - Answer and handle phone calls and assist with routine ofÀce inquiries. Change backup tapes and maintain the physical storage of the backup media for the phone system. 10% - Perform various administrative functions including mail pickup and delivery, Àling, ordering ofÀce supplies and posting shipping/tracking. Maintain various spreadsheets. 10% - Assist with occasional Accounts Payable entries and prepare cash transfers. Provide vacation coverage support in Ànance, logistics, payroll, and supply chain functions. QualiÀcations: • High School diploma • Minimum 3 years of administrative/clerical experience • Data entry skills – speed and accuracy required • Knowledge of Microsoft OfÀce • Excellent communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of individuals, both internal and external • Demonstrate ability to be Áexible and adapt to an ever-changing work environment • Strong attention to detail and follow-up • Ability to work independently and contribute as a team player • Strong sense of urgency – ability to meet tight deadlines • Knowledge of the AS400 system would be considered an asset Visit www.cargill.ca, click on “Careers”, “Career Search”, “Experienced”, then search Job Number BIG00069 to apply online.

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

Place a classified by phone 948-3344 or online tip@sasktel. net

Education Week is October 15–21 in Sun West School Division!

Drive for excellence! 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! 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.

Super B Bulk Drivers We are currently looking for 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

This year Education Week has been proclaimed from October 15 to 21 in Sun West School Division. The Ministry of Education’s theme this year, ‘Learning Success Today . . . Leading Success Tomorrow’, looks to the future. It demonstrates

that when parents, guardians, teachers and students put effort into education then students can reach their highest potential. It reminds us that success can look different for each person but it is important for everyone to strive for improvement and a

Dear Editor, By the time this is published another successful cross country season will be over for 40-plus Biggar athletes - nine of who will have participated in the Provincial Championship over the weekend. About 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 27 we exhaled deeply impressed by what we had just witnessed. With a community effort we hosted 375 athletes at our 31st annual meet. We then decided to share with you and the public our thoughts. Cross country is not a glamor sport - it is a characters sport. Having to train on one of the most challenging course in Saskatchewan doesn’t make it any easier. For this we must thank Lisa Haynes and Biggar Rec Valley Inc. for their support. We appreciate the use of both the valley for training and on meet day, their quonset. We also rely on Cory McMahon, and the Town of Biggar. Cory faithfully grooms our course every year before our season begins and this year Mark Haynes repaired a section of the course making it safer for our athletes. They also graciously provide us with a ﬂat deck of barricades for our meet.

positive future. In conjunction with Education Week it has also been proclaimed Library Week. This is held annually to promote reading, literacy and to focus on the value of libraries and the important role they play

in enhancing literacy and quality of life for all Saskatchewan People. October 15, 2012 also celebrates Bus Driver Appreciation Day to show gratitude for their hard work getting our students to and from school safely each day.

Our season is dependent on the use of the community sports bus. This year Wade Gillespie was our lifesaver! Mr. Gillespie took time off work to drive the bus for us, not once, but twice . . . and then found a driver for a third trip! Thank you! Our meet booth provides the athletes and spectators with great food, but is also a revenue source used to defray the cost of the sports bus. We appreciate, and would like to acknowledge the following: generous food donations from Super-A, Shop Easy, and Mr. Larson; Ms. Chupik and Mrs. McMahon for organizing the exceptional booth, as well as parents for the donation of supplies and time during the meet. Not only do we have an elite course, but a booth to match! And ﬁnally, “thank you” to staff, and former staff from both schools for volunteering to help run the meet. The success of our season was community effort! Thank you Biggar! Mr. Garchinski, Mrs. Newton, Mrs. Hollman

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ELECTRICAL

REAL ESTATE

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

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

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

Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for:

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

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

Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Residential rd

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

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

Cari McCarty

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

Construction, consulting and Maintenance Licensed Journeyman

Dion Harrabek 306-948-2657 cell: 306-948-9136 dionh@sasktel.net

PLUMBING & HEATING

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

For all your home, business and rural needs

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

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

Biggar, Sask.

948-3389 of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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

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

Call: 948-2101

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

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

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

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

GLASS INSTALLATION

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

104 - 2nd Ave. West Biggar

306-948-4846 BOOKS Pat Wicks,

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

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 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

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

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

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC

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

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

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

306-948-3408 DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

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

OFFICE HOURS Ladies Only Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses

30 min. Circuit Gym

GEORGE STAHL

…owned and operated by Diane Larouche Ellard

Ph: cell:

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

HANDY JIM SERVICES

available to do…

Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial

BSA

Services available…

948-2548 or 948-9710

for all your electrical needs

Tim Hammond Realty

Dave Molberg

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

DENTAL

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

DMH ELECTRIC

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent

Cell 948-4478

Inc.

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Cell: 306-221-6888

Residential Sales

948-5052 (ofﬁce)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Call Jim @ 306-948-3333

NCM Home Maintenance

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Wylie Farms Ltd.

948-2208

SEED CLEANING

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

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

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

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

Visit us @ 114- 2nd Ave. W., Biggar Where you can feel right at home! Phone… 948-2548 Cell… 948-8048

Contact 948-3344 to have your business listed here, ask for special rates and sizes

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.

Phoenix M4 Mobile Grain cleaning and sizing

OPTOMETRISTS

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

Wayne Dollansky 306-948-7247

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

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

For appointments… 1-855-651-3311

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

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

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

HEALTH/WELLNESS NEW BEGINNINGS WELLNESS CENTRE

SEED CLEANING

Your Healthy Living

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Call Nick Maguire 948-3325 948-4558 or 716-4021 cell

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

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

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

Custom Combining JD9770 with draper or hydraÁex headers

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9LHZVUHISL YH[LZ For bookings, call Jason

948-2887 VY JLSS 948-6969 McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

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

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

306-948-2814

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

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

Phone: 948-5678

ADVERTISING is an investment in your business.

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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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2012

AUTOMOTIVE

948-3376 after hours George: 948-4042 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

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.

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

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

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

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

INSURANCE BI GGA R INS URA NCE S E RV ICE 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

Prairieland Collision Rosetown, Sask.

Want a truly independent advisor who will find your unique solution? Are you looking for Life, Living Benefits Insurance and/or Investment Strategies? Do you just want to know if your premiums are fair with the right coverage?

222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

Cell: 306-948-7524

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

Custom Grain Hauling 306-948-9278

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

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

Heavy Truck Repair

KRF Auto Centre 100% handwash “Where we do it all for you!!” • Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

ONLINE @

biggarindependent.ca

For all your investment needs, Visit…

948-1722

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

• 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

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Sacher

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

Pamela Eaton

Robert Hoesgen, CFP

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

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

MANUFACTURING

WINE, BEER, KITS and SUPPLIES

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

or email

tip@sasktel.net

216 Main St., Biggar

948-3955

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

For appointments and inquiries, call Janet at 948-2091

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

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

chase14welding@sasktel.net

Biggar Tree services available… • cut trim and removal • post holes • landscaping • cement removal • trenching • holes for piles • driveways • garage pads • basements

948-3381

Qualilty!

MONARCH MEATS

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

• sides of Beef available

948-3384

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Residential Commercial Automotive

For FREE estimates or enquiries CALL Wayne or Dorothy at

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

948-5600

Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar

Phone: A Sign of

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Ivan Young,

Phone:

Phone: 948-7117 email:

Fax:

948-3344

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE

Box 736, Biggar

Jerry Muc Phone: 948-2958

Place a classified by phone

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

Cliff Forsyth

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

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.

and Your authorized

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

CWB CertiÀed Light Fabrication Mobile Welding

521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109

Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352

LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer;

Biggar, Sask.

230 - 1st Ave. W., Biggar • Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

Panasonic, Samsung,

The Country Clipper

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

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

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

M & N REPAIR

TIRES

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance

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

Landis, Sask.

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair 403 Main Street, Biggar

BIGGAR COURIER

306-882-2289

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

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

Your authorized

COURIER/HAULING

948-2700

Rebel Landscaping

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

1st Ave. West, Biggar

223 Main Street Biggar

SERVICES

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

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

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:

MACHINERY DEALERS

948-2442

Fax: 948-2484

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

658-4474, Landis, SK

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

“Your complete decal and signage shop” Tim Kleinsasser

t Delivery Ask Abou

306-948-3312 sales@gvsings.ca

• Esso • Leslie’s Drugstore • Pharmasave • Quick Stop • Super A Foods • Shop Easy Food

• Weasie’s Gourmet Blends • Feudal Co-op, Perdue • The Store, Perdue

948-5699

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