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Bantam Nats rock Broncs . . . Biggar Bantam National C-man, Tanner Semenuik, puts the hurt on a Humboldt Bronco in Game 2 of a two-game provincial series, January 28 at the Jubilee Stadium. The playoff

game was never in doubt as the Bantam Nats rolled to a 7-0 win, and a 15-7 series win. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Premier announces Spring Session to start March 5, Budget on March 21 Premier Brad Wall last Thursday announced that the spring session of the Legislative Assembly will begin on Monday March 5 with the 2012-13 provincial budget to be delivered on Wednesday, March 21. Wall said the provincial budget will focus on keeping the government’s election commitments

while maintaining fiscal responsibility and a balanced budget. “Saskatchewan’s economy is leading the nation,” Wall said. “We have a growing population, low unemployment, the second-highest average wages in the country and a great quality of life in our province. “Saskatchewan people

have worked hard to create the Saskatchewan advantage and this budget will be about keeping the Saskatchewan advantage.” Wall said the budget will also provide funding for the government’s election commitments, like the new Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship that will

provide up to $2,000 over four years to new high school graduates to reduce the cost of post-secondary tuition in Saskatchewan. “Saskatchewan already has the best graduate retention program in the country, which gives postsecondary grads all of their tuition back if they choose to stay in Saskatchewan,”

The provincial NDP is calling for the Sask Party government to firmly oppose the Conservative government’s proposed changes to Old Age Security (OAS) beneﬁts. With the federal Conservative government pushing for OAS beneﬁts to be reduced by two years, the Sask Party government must stand up for seniors and push back against the wave of costs being shifted onto the provinces. “ T h e f e d e r a l Conservatives appear interested in making their bank balance look better by pushing costs on to the provinces,” said Cam Broten, NDP critic for employment and seniors, January 31. “The federal government is planning to divert healthcare costs, their expensive crime bill costs and now the cost Wall said. “Now, we want to take the next step by making post-secondary education more affordable through the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship. “ I t ’s j u s t o n e s t e p in our plan to keep Saskatchewan moving forward. That’s what this upcoming session will be about.”

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of ensuring security for seniors to our province.” The NDP believes that now is the time to stand up for Saskatchewan. “Saskatchewan should embrace this opportunity to tell the federal government what Saskatchewan people want and need,” said Broten. “We don’t think seniors should have to work longer for their security and retirement dignity and we don’t think the province should pick up the tab for scaled-back federal programs.” The federal government proposes to change the age at which Canadians qualify for the OAS benefit to 67 from 65. The OAS benefit has been guaranteed for all Canadians 65 and older since 1969. “Asking seniors to pay for a shortfall in a plan they’ve counted on and paid into their whole lives is not fair,” said Broten. “This change would also leave expensive gaps in the system.” Broten pointed to the Canada Pension Plan disability benefit, which expires when a recipient turns 65, as do many private disability insurance benefits. “The Sask Party government needs to push back in order to ensure Saskatchewan’s seniors and provincial programs don’t suffer.”

They want you to help Telemiracle this March 3-4 by Kevin Brautigam of The Independent Telemiracle 36 will have a Biggar ﬂavour this March, as four area performers and their accompanist hit the stage for the province’s largest charity fund raiser. Cari and Kyle McCarty, Susan and Graham Lehnert, along with accompanist and conductor, Louise Souillet-Hawkins, were selected to perform on the televised annual fund raiser recently, and admit they are excited and a bit anxious. “ We a u d i t i o n e d i n October and we found out mid-November that we had been chosen to be on,”

described Susan Lehnert. The apprehension seems to be the sole domain of the moms in the quartet. “We’re scared but excited,” Susan, along with Cari and Louise, laughs. “The boys well, they’re just old hands at performing.” The Biggar Quartet is using the honour to do a little fund raising for Saskatchewan’s premier fund raising cause. Around town, boxes will be placed for area residents to donate to the Kinsmen Foundation Telemiracle, this year in it’s 36 edition. “We would like to take donations there,” Susan explained. “So there will be donation boxes at

businesses around town.” “Anyone who would like to give a personal donation, they can contact one of us,” Louise added. “There are people that often give donations, so instead of sending them through the mail, we can take them with us.” The Quartet is covering their own costs of travel and accommodations. They will simply help you out by taking your donation to Regina, site of the performances, as you help out those supported by the Kinsmen Foundation. Of course, anything $10 or more, is tax deductible.

Louise Souillet-Hawkins, centre, takes Cari and Kyle McCarty, Susan and Graham Lehnert (left to right) through a few numbers, warming themselves up for Telemiracle 36 this March 3-4. Check out biggarindependent.ca for a sneak-peek video this Wednesday of a few of the numbers they’ll perform at the Kinsmen Foundation’s annual fund raiser. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012

St. Gabriel School News by Rick Garchinski I do need to clarify to you the reader. CBC has produced a new show called “Mr. D”. It is a sitcom television series starring comedian Gerry Dee airing Monday nights. The show follows the misadventures of a strange schoolteacher named Gerry Duncan (“Mr. D”). Gerry Dee is a comedian that had a 10 year high-school physi-

cal education teaching experience before leaving for a career in standup comedy in 2003. If you have not watched it, you can see the ﬁrst four episodes at http:// www.cbc.ca/mrd/#visitthe=entrance. It needs to be clariﬁed that in no way is there a connection between the character of Mr. D and St. Gabriel’s Mr. P., Mr. M., or myself, Mr. G. - regardless how it

Teen-Aid’s Kimberly Gaudet spent February 1-3 at St. Gabriel School, giving presentations to Grade 6-9. The themes of physiology, prenatal development, chastity, responsibility, respect and making positive choices for their futures were discussed. (Submitted Photo)

may appear! In January we sent home Kindergarten registration forms with each family to gather information on how many students are considering attending Kindergarten at St. Gabriel School for the 2012-2013 school year. Any child who will be five years old before the end of December 31, 2012 is welcome. Families that have not received a form can call, or stop by the school and we will pass that information onto them. It is hard to believe that half the school year is now over. I have shared all the positive events and activities that have occurred during the first half of the school year and look forward to doing the same for the second half! (This will begin with the February news.) B u t f i r s t h e r e wa s January . . . It certainly started out well for both students and staff. Starting back to school on Monday, Jan. 9 gave everyone plenty of time to relax and enjoy the Christmas Season . . . and even gave time to reflect on the New Year!

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The evening of Jan. 10 was a meeting night for our Catholic School Community Council as well as its Home and School Standing Committee. Both of these meetings are always open to the public, and any new interest is welcome. The council continues to support the school’s Learning Improvement Plan and our Home and School continues to support the building of “community” within our school. Their work is greatly appreciated! Once back it takes no time at all to get the school year ship back up to full speed! Basketball and curling practices started up again. On Thursday and Friday of the ﬁrst week our entire school was able to learn more about First Nation’s culture. Thanks to special funding from our Division we were able to have John Noon, a world champion First Nation drummer and singer, share his gifts and talents with us. All of us have heard the common phrase: “Out of the frying pan and into the ﬁre.” If I was to put a Saskatchewan twist on it I would write: “Out of the cooler and into the freezer!” Only in Saskatchewan can the weather change that much - and that quickly. The snow was a welcomed sight to the Biggar area; but not necessarily the -45° temperatures. With the extreme wind chill students spent the week inside during their breaks. All managed to survive the temporary incarceration with relatively minor symptoms of cabin fever. Also because of the weather after school activities were

cancelled - including the boy’s basketball game in Kindersley scheduled for the 17th. Despite the cold, on the 17th our Grade 8 and 9 students spent their afternoon at the Diamond Lodge with the residents. During their visit some played cards, some built puzzles and some even read. Opportunities like this are always a positive experience for our students. By Friday of that week the weather seemed to warm . . . to -30°. celebrated the warmth with Hawaiian Day and the CSCC Home and School Pulled Pork Lunch. For many of our students this was a new experience for them, but as always, the Home and School showed off their culinary expertise to rave reviews (my stomach). The week of Jan. 23rd had us get back to the wa r m t e m p e r a t u r e s. And so came the return of basketball and curling practices, as well as the ever popular homework club. We also have a group of girls participating in school relays. Miss Moldenhauer headed to the U of S Sled Dog Relays on Friday Jan. 27th with McKenna Mair, Casandra Santiago, Cara McRann and Hanna Tuico. All runners have no previous experiences with indoor relays and so to experience the Field House with 800 - plus runners was quite something for them. They represented themselves well and had a time of 1:12:12. But of course the highlight of the night was going out for supper after the race! Monday, Jan. 30 was a Common Dismissal

Day for us. Students were able to sleep in and spend the day doing other things while teachers were at work. The day gave staff an opportunity to plan and collaborate. Much of the morning was spent with two members from GSCS Board Ofﬁce. Diane Cote, Principal on Assignment and Cindy Cofﬁn, Assistant Superintendent helped us learn about the process for analyzing and using data to support and improve student learning. It was a time well spent! As I conclude this month’s entry I notice that St. Gabriel’s February calendar is full and so there will be much to share with you in the next installment of “St. Gabriel News”. As always thank you for taking the time to read about our school! I am going to end on a somber note. In my October article I made reference to a visitor that spoke to our Grade 6-9 students on Oct. 11. It was Norbert Georget. He was an international motivational speaker for youth that for the past 23 years had spoken to students all across North America about drinking and driving, drugs and alcohol abuse and the realities of making poor choices. The reason I use the past tense is because on Jan. 24 he passed away as the result of a stroke. He was 48 years old. He spent much of his energy in the service of others and without question made an impacton our students. We were blessed to have him in our school, and are now, even more grateful for that opportunity!

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New funding for wheat research Last week, Premier Brad Wall announced $10 million in new funding for wheat-related research over ﬁve years. This funding will go toward research projects that accelerate the development of wheat varieties and improve yield, quality and tolerance to disease and extreme weather conditions. “It’s time to put wheat b a c k o n t o p a g a i n ,” Wa l l s a i d T h u r s d ay. “Early varieties like Marquis made farming worthwhile in all but the most inhospitable parts of the Prairies. It allowed the Prairies to become the breadbasket of the British Empire for the next 100 years. It’s time to recapture that leadership, so Saskatchewan can help feed a hungry planet.” Recently, wheat has become less profitable for producers to grow,

relative to other options such as canola and pulses, two crops that weren’t even grown in any significant amount in Western Canada 40 years ago. Yet increasing global demand for food makes it crucial that new investments be made in wheat research. Wa l l m a d e t h e announcement at the Saskatchewan Agriculture Wheat Summit in Saskatoon. The summit brings together industry stakeholders to discuss Canadian wheat research, variety development, production and marketing. “We have some of the best producers in the world in Saskatchewan and we are committed to investing in research to address their needs,” Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud said. “This increased research funding will lead to new wheat varieties which

will ultimately create long-term benefits for Saskatchewan farmers.” “Wheat has always been an important crop for Saskatchewan farmers and research is critical to our future,” Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association Chair Gerrid Gust said. “We are very pleased with this new funding which will give farmers the opportunity to increase profits and help our industry remain competitive in the world marketplace.” The new wheat-related research funding will be used to partner with public and private research organizations. This funding will be added to the Ministry of Agriculture’s Agriculture Development Fund. Since 2008, the ministry has invested nearly $62 million to support agriculture research in Saskatchewan.

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Rum Runners? . . . Biggar RCMP were investigating a break in at the Biggar Hotel last Wednesday. Thieves went through the lounge door, causing damage. Biggar RCMP are still investigating. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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weekly earnings increased and unemployment dropped. “The strong and resilient Saskatchewan economy is providing many job opportunities for people who want to live and work in Saskatchewan,” Advanced Education, Employment and

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Immigration Minister Rob Norris said January 30. The number of people employed in Saskatchewan in D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 1 wa s 523,500, a record for the month of December. When expressed as a percentage of the total labour force population, Saskatchewan has the second fewest number of people receiving EI beneﬁts in Canada at 1.2 per cent. According to a report from Statistics Canada released on January 26, Saskatchewan’s average weekly earnings were $904.42, the second highest in Canada. “Non-residential construction, wholesale trade and retail sales had the highest increases among the provinces as consumers ride a wave of conﬁdence as a result of an economy that is growing, setting the stage

for a very good year in 2012,” said Enterprise Minister Jeremy Harrison said. In a building permits report released on January 9, non-residential construction was up 118.0 per cent in November 2011 over November 2010, the largest rise in Canada. Saskatchewan’s wholesale trade in November 2011 jumped 22.3 per cent over last November, more than triple the 6.5 per cent rise nationally and the highest increase among the provinces and a record for the month of November. Retail trade was up by 11.3 per cent in November 2010, the highest increase on a percentage basis in the nation. All of the major economic forecasters are projecting that Saskatchewan will be either ﬁrst or second in economic growth in Canada this year.

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in need. Redeemer Lutheran in Biggar is one of these places. Quilts are made from both new and used material, larger pieces preferred, with worn blankets, sheets and quilts used for filler, and finished by tying or machine stitching through. They are sent to the Canadian Lutheran World Relief warehouse in Winnipeg where they are baled and shipped overseas where needed. Through some generous donations, several sewing machines are kept permanently at the church so volunteers do not have to lug machines back and forth from home. The few avid participants urge others to join the fun!

If you want some good fellowship while participating in a project that warms the heart in anticipation of the warmth it will bring others, Redeemer’s church basement is the place to be every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to about 4:30 p.m. for the next couple months. Bring a bag lunch for noon. There is always plenty coffee and tea. Or if only an hour or two is all you can spare you are still most welcome. You don’t need to be a super seamstress. There are many jobs from sorting material, ripping, ironing, sewing, pinning or making coffee. For more information or to conﬁrm that the project is in progress, phone Mary Ann Nostbakken at 948-2571, or the church at 948-3731.

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Opinions Think about serving on council We are just counting the days until the winter season is over so it is a long way off to the fall municipal elections. But, that is what a very large group of people are thinking about in Saskatoon. There seems to be quite a few contenders all ready lining up for the top job in the city and a number of councillors are declaring their intentions to run again. Not only that but by all indications it seems there will be a bit of campaigning going on. So, I guess it is not too early to remind people here that maybe they should consider taking a position on town council. Your town council shapes the future of the town -- they pass bylaws appropriate to foster growth; they are often some of the very first people prospective businesses meet so a good first impression is important; they set the tax laws that may or may not be conducive to a positive business environment; they develop residential areas and take the lead on recreation services that are also important for prospective businesses. In short, the decisions they make will often determine whether Biggar lives or dies. So, it is important for those who sit on town council to have a forward thinking vision to ensure our future. Think about putting your name forward. If you plan to live here for a number of years or you would like to ensure a viable town for your children think about serving. We could benefit from a more youthful presence on council as well as more business people. Saskatoon has eight subdivisions planned for the next few years -- all on the west side. We could conceivably be only 40 minutes from the outskirts of the city. This means Biggar will grow. We will have lots of commuters and there is potential for the downtown core and commercial industry. We will need more than the pittance of lots that were developed last year. Growth will bring challenges. We will need to ensure our growth is well planned. Now is the time to ponder your opportunities. Fall is really not that far away.

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Canada not competitive with the U.S. by Gwyn Morgan, Columnist Distributed by Troy Media

History has shown that good times foster a complacency that eventually takes a toll on business performance, while tough times foster the sacriﬁces and adjustments needed to improve. While Canada’s economy has weathered the recession far better than that of the beleaguered U.S., the longstanding American productivity advantage has accelerated. Economists estimate that during 2010 American labour productivity grew more than three times faster than in Canada. The business-friendly policies of the Carolinas, together with a high productivity and largely non-union workforce, have long attracted auto, aircraft and hitech manufacturers. Since the recession, their high productivity ethos has spread across the country.

Labour costs have dropped dramatically through a combination of investment in new technology and reduced wages and benefits accepted by workers who don’t want to see their employer go out of business. Get better or give up This “get better or give up” mentality has driven a dramatic surge in productivity from our biggest trading partner, and our biggest competitor. Meanwhile, Canadian salaries and benefits have remained steady or even grown. These competitive challenges have been magnified by the high flying loonie that has risen more than 50 per cent in value from US$0.64 to near par over the past decade. Canadian manufacturing jobs have been moving south for some time, but the New Year’s Day lockout of workers at the Electro-Motive Diesel plant in London, Ontario resonated

like a riﬂe-shot. The subsidiary of global giant Caterpillar Inc has tabled an offer with the Canadian Auto Workers Union that would cut wages and beneﬁts by some 50 per cent in order to bring the plant in line with costs at its Lagrange, Illinois facility. Management has made it clear that since it cannot maintain a Canadian operation costing twice as much, the alternative is to close the plant and move the jobs south. Union leaders reacted by calling for government intervention to end the lockout and Canadian Labour Congress President Ken Georgetti demanded new laws preventing foreign acquisitions such as Caterpillar’s 2010 takeover of Electro-Motive. But the reality is, whether the company is Canadian or foreign owned, it couldn’t have stayed in business facing a 50 per cent cost disadvantage.

We can only hope the Electro-Motive situation will prove to be an outlier in the sacriﬁces needed to compete with lower cost American factories. But it’s clear that, in such headto-head competitions, workers will continue to face a choice between accepting lower compensation or unemployment. As painful as these choices will be, Canadians must accept the reality that this accelerating crossborder productivity gap is little different than the lower cost competition that has drawn production line jobs to China and India. So how should Canadian businesses respond? Here are three thoughts on that crucial question. First, focus on producing goods where there are advantages to in-country production. In most cases, this means made-to-order custom manufacturing working directly with local customers, rather

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than easily-moved lower value-added large scale production line operations. Second, rather than listening to those voices lamenting that so much of Canada’s economic buoyancy and growth is driven by our rich resource endowment, we should embrace and make the most of the numerous and diverse countrywide manufacturing opportunities they present. A prime example is the hundreds of billions of dollars being invested in B.C. shale gas, Alberta oil sands and offshore Newfoundland oilﬁelds. Design engineers and contractors work together with custom fabricators across the country, resulting in a major portion of the equipment manufactured right here in Canada. Similarly, our metals mining and processing industries create a large number of custom manufacturing jobs, as does potash

production and other components of our massive agricultural complex. Finally, now is the time for manufacturers to take advantage of our strong dollar to acquire the specialized equipment needed to maximize productivity. This has already been a significant factor in helping many Canadian businesses adapt to foreign competition. The biggest threat to Canada’s privileged living standards lies in the complacency of the comfortable. Both the private and public sectors must take urgent action to deliver more with less. The fact that our American neighbours are facing a more difficult time has led to strong efficiency gains. Unless we capitalize on our strengths with a similar sense of urgency, the tables will soon turn. Gwyn Morgan is a Canadian business leader and director of two global corporations.

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Hedy Lamarr said, “A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires.” Art may provide inspiration but it can also chronicle history. In bygone days art was the only way to capture a news story or relate the events of the day. So, it was inspirational and exciting news when a watercolour painting was returned to Canada some 200 years after it was painted. The scene depicts a British exploratory ship sailing the Arctic waters with a huge glacier shaped eerily like a cathedral in the background. The artist, Sir George Black, was also an Admiral in the British Navy and captain of the vessel, the HMS Terror. Historians will know that the Terror and sister ship HMS Erebus explored the Antarctic and the Canadian Arctic for years. But before that the Terror had a long history as a battle ship with the British Navy most speciﬁcally during the War of 1812. Both ships were sunk in the icy waters in the expedition led by Sir John Franklin

in 1845 when they became trapped in the ice somewhere around Baffin Bay. No one survived. Not only was this expedition part of Canadian history but, for the Inuit there is cultural significance. The local people speak about the event in their oral history. Parks Canada has led searching expeditions and believe the stories told by the Inuit may play an important part in discovering the whereabouts of the ships. The search is difficult mainly due to the vastness and harsh conditions of the Arctic. Add to that the many interpretations of Franklin’s account of the happenings. Remember at that time, record keeping was very sketchy. In 1992, the Government of Canada declared the wrecks to be a national historic site. The designation is a result of the association of Franklin’s last expedition and it role in the history of the exploration of Canada’s north and the development of the nation of Canada. However, the watercolour Black

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painted is thought to depict the exploratory voyage he led in 1836. That expedition was not without its share of disasters. The ship was badly damaged when ice pushed it 12 metres up the side of a cliff and was later crushed by an iceberg before limping back to England. Black had a long and distinguished career in the Navy. He participated in many Arctic expeditions and on one of those occasions he discovered the Great Fish or Black River in Canada. He is an author telling the story of the Arctic expeditions. So, one can understand the excitement when the Canadian Museum of Civilization acquired the piece at a private auction in London. The painting is the best picture Canadians have of this chapter of their history. It was the British who claimed the Arctic by virtue of their exploratory voyages and they gave it to Canada in 1880. You can see why, for history buffs, the acquisition of such a painting is thrilling stuff.

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Biggar Central School Principal, Elwood Torgunrud introduces MADD Canada speaker Jason Kliiger, left, January 31 at the school. The Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization brought their message to the school of trying to stop impaired driving on our roads, and to support victims who have (and will continue to) suffer from this crime. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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The Top Drawer by Bob Mason Everyone has a top drawer in their desk full of junk (if not more!), and periodically everyone, in an effort to give it some semblance of order, clean everything out of it. But that said, sometimes we hesitate . . . Old Stone Hide Scraper: We found that old stone scraper on a blown out hilltop back about 1933 or so, Northwest of Borden, Saskatchewan. We also found a lot of other artifacts on that same hill, including a couple of rusted metal arrowheads that a U. of S. professor told us were cut from old fur-trade barrel hoops. So, as we found all these tools on the same blown-out knoll-top, they can’t be very well dated, eh? Although it is obvious that the stone scraper is thousands of years older than those metal things are! Incidentally, someone snuck into our place and stole most of that stuff years ago!) What a thrill it was for young us (we were 12-14 years old!) to ﬁnd these so ancient things on our so modern landscape (1930’s), and realize that many other feet had trodden that isolated hilltop before! Mebbe a fellow should donate that old scraper to a museum someplace, eh? Where people will look at it for a moment or two before they turn away to the next booth. But whenever YT opens that top drawer and sees it lying there, he becomes a boy again, standing on a hilltop and looking out across a land a boy again,

standing on a hilltop and looking out across a land where people had trodden a thousand years before! Our world can never be the same again, okay? But on looking back past that old scraper we wonder what the future does hold! My Luger: In a kind of contrast to that old German Luger and hidden under a pile of papers. YT ﬁnds that old German Luger pistol given to him when Lt. Co. Fred Wigle got killed at Friesoythe! If the Versailles Treaty was to cut down on the production of arms in Germany, it didn’t work very well, for inscribed on the barrel of that old Luger it is stamped 1921! Of course we registered it years ago, and even threw the ﬁring pin away, meaning that it’s killing days were over. Yet as I touch that old weapon, I wonder how many more will take its place? Does a person put that old pistol in a museum somewhere too? Or does he show it to his sons and grandsons as a horrible reminder of how cruel man can be to his fellow man? Maps of Northwest Europe: Those European maps don’t really mean anything to most people,

Provincial run runs aground for Nats . . . Biggar Pee Wee National netminder Joshua Hawkins ﬁnds himself in pile-up, looking for the loose puck, January 30. Game 2 of a two-game playoff, the Nats found any

but to YT they trace the route his regiment took during the Second World War. If I remember right, I got most of those maps from an old book that Dave McMahon gave me years ago. Dave was with the GGFG, Governor Generals Foot Guards - an armoured regiment that were always near us! Every now and then YT takes those maps out of that top drawer so that he can check some place he had been and wonders about that time we got lost on the road east of Coeverden! Having spent sometime in Brussels, Belgium, on what was known as “R and R” (Rest and Relaxation) Wilf Day and I were on our way back to the Argylls in the back of a big canvas covered truck, when the driver decided to go into a small German village just off of the road. Of course we couldn’t see out the front because of that big canvas tarpaulin over everything but as we turned off of that main road, we did see out the back where the crew of two big Canadian armoured cars were waving frantically at us. Suddenly our sharpeyed driver must have noticed that the village was full of men in blue uniforms and hadn’t been captured yet, so he made a quick u-turn and scurried back to the main road where the “Recce” men, (Reconnaissance) cheered at us as we went by! Often I pull those maps out of that drawer in order to locate some other place but end up

Stars shine during Hockey Day in Biggar . . . An Initiation Nationals and Perdue Pirate battle for the puck, January 28 at the Jubilee during Biggar’s annual celebration of the greatest game on earth, hockey. Teams battled it out for supremacy - here, the Pirates coming out on top, 9-4. Didn’t matter, everyone had a great time! In addition to the action on the ice, some lucky minor hockey supporters went home with gift items, certificates, and other great swag, all courtesy of the generous sponsors of Biggar Minor Hockey Day: Progressive Jackpot - Ryder Anderson. BMX bike - Bill Fischer. Xbox 360 - Ryan Miller. One night hotel stay/hockey game - the Nicholls family. One night hotel stay and ski package - Jason Shields. Access Communications package - Kathy Sarvas. Hockey memorabilia - Diane Sawatzky. Hockey sticks - Abbey Dollman, Lara McCarty, Shane Bartusek, Jacob Evanisky, Hayden McMahon. Hockey tickets Connor Sunderland. Roughrider sweater - Jason Shields, Autumn Reed. Clock - Carter Mason. Pizza - Kelsey Miller. Gift bag - Ryan Miller, Chase McNulty. Sports gift coupon - Leslie Reed. Crickle Creek gift coupon - Leanne Garchinski. Hockey figurine - Aaron Cherewik. Starbucks - Les White. Pool pass - Kenzie Oesch. Hockey bag - Ryan Miller. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) finding “Twist” on them and remembering that driver’s, single unused rifle swinging from the roof! And the Americans claim that they won the war! Qualifications for the Job of “Mom”: Every now and then we get a nice card or letter from our daughter at the coast, telling us where they have been and what they have done. Often we read them and just set them aside, but some we keep . . . We may not have a daughter living here anymore, but from under

provincial ambitions have been put on hold as they lost the game 5-4 to the Hague Royals. The total point series ended 15-6 in the Royals’ favour. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

a pile of old papers in that top drawer, one of those “kept” letters jumped, telling about her experiences as a mom: Quote: All applicants must have: 1.) Experience (none whatsoever). 2.) Must be willing to be hated (at least until your child wants to borrow ﬁve bucks!). 3.) Must be indispensable one minute and a total embarrassment the next! 4.) Must have the physical stamina of a mule and go from zero to 60 MPH in three seconds in case that’s a scream of pain! 5.) Must be able to face technical challenges, such as “Small Gadget Repair”, “Sluggish Toilet Repair” or “Stuck Zipper Repair”! 6.) Must remain at the same job for years and not expect advancement or promotion - and don’t complain! 7.) As for wages, get this, You Pay Them! And like it! 8.) Beneﬁts: Free hugs for life if you play your cards right! Perdue Minor Hockey Badges: Where have all the years gone, eh? It doesn’t seem all that long ago that we were escorting our children down to the local rink - and yet their crests are a reminder that we’re not young anymore! None of our family (so far) has ever made it to the NHL, but as we sort through those small crests, how proud we are that at least they learned how to play “The Game”!

Richard’s Bible: Mebbe Yours Truly isn’t doing the acceptably right thing in leaving this most important item of his ﬁndings until the last, but it is by far the greatest thing he found in the drawer and deserves to remain in our minds the longest. Richie left us in 1986, but every now and then a part of him shows up in our memory, when we open a drawer and see his Bible lying there! Mebbe he did have a tougher row to hoe than most of us and mebbe life didn’t treat him that well. But one of our greatest consolations was when we found that black leather book beside his bed! Our family possibly isn’t one of the most religionoriented ones around, but just in knowing right from wrong is one of our greatest feelings of success! There are bound to be some people who don’t see eye to eye with what the Bible sez, but until one comes up with a better plan on how to run a world, we’re sure going to stick with it! That top drawer is full of our past, and no doubt at some future time will be discarded (as we be discarded too). But some things will survive. If that old Luger is melted down to make plowshares, and that old scraper is thrown away we will still remember: “Do unto others”, eh?

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provided the lunch. A card party was held on Jan. 27 with 16 in attendance. The host for the afternoon was Bill Fisher. Bill also provided the lunch. The cribbage winners were Joanne Kral with 702 in first place and Barb Swyryda with 686 in second place. The kaiser winners were Gord Besse in first place with 179 and Bill Fisher in second place with 173. The Monday afternoon kaiser club had five tables playing on Jan. 30. The results were Bill Fisher first place, Marie Roesch second place, Pat Turner third place and Gord Besse fourth place. Highest scoring game went to Pat and Reg Turner. Bingo was played in the evening on Jan. 30 with nine people in attendance. Bill Fisher was the caller, Blanche Borchardt and Barb Archibald selling tickets and giving out the prizes. Margaret Molberg was in charge of the cash. Pat Turner won the half-and-half bingo and Barb Swyryda won the blackout. Carpet bowling was held in the hall on Jan 31 with first place going to the team of Dinah Kegler, Ed Smith and Pat Turner. Second place went to June Hoppe, Ag Small and Mildred Henne. New Horizons bowling on Feb. 1 had Donna Eckart with LHS 175 LHT 475 and Bill Roach MHS 222 and MHT 523. New Horizons is pleased to have Dean McCallum from the Biggar and District Credit Union and Larry Kirk from Busse Law Office join us on Monday, Feb. 13 at 1p.m. They will present information on estates, power of attorney, joint accounts

On my drive to work on February 1, it was reported on the radio that this winter is one of the three warmest on record. The courtesy car made 522 trips for the entire month. With Don Swyryda at wheel on Jan. 19 the courtesy car made 36 trips the highest number for the month. The courtesy car drivers for the past week were Pat Turner, Wes Barnaby, Don Swyryda, Betty Mundt and Larry Foster. These individuals provide a valuable service in our community. If you happen to see a courtesy car drive please thank them. The ofﬁce workers for the past week were Pat Turner, Don Swyryda, Marie Roesch and Geoff Cooke. Office workers dispatch the courtesy car drivers to the various homes and businesses to pick up and deliver our membership around the town of Biggar. The bowling results for Jan 25 are as follows: LHS & LHT Donna Eckart with 204 and 487. MHS and MHT Glen Shockey with 210 and 562. The Wednesday evening kaiser club played on Jan. 25 with nine players. At the end of play Reg Turner first, Bernard Zimmer second, Tillie Zimmer third and Mike Plysuik fourth place. New Horizons bingo was held on Jan. 26 with Laura Campbell winning the half-and-half bingo and Myrtle Althouse and Joan Smith sharing the blackout prize. The caller for the afternoon was Gladys Schell with Maxine Sully picking up the tickets and Margaret Molberg giving out the prizes. Margaret also

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The SRC met this past week and ﬁrmed up some winter events and plans. Matchmaker results are available for $3 to all high school students on February 14. Remember that all proceeds from this fun activity are donated to Telemiracle, which is coming up quickly. With the likes of Stephanie and Bailey planning, while Edyn works on coercing people into supporting this worthy cause, it’s guaranteed to be an interesting fund raiser! Last year Mr. Larson shaved his eyebrows in front of the entire student body while Mrs. Gosselin pierced her eyebrow and dyed her hair red. Mr. Wright . . . Mr. Braman . . . Mr. Johnson . . . your names came up in the meeting. Better run if you see Edyn heading

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Agriculture Daniels on Agriculture by Calvin Daniels There have been times where writing this column has been a challenge, usually because finding an idea sometimes requires a lot of brain racking. However, no column has been more difficult to write than this one. Usually words are not something I struggle with. I suppose more than two decades as a newspaper journalist have at least given me that. But this week the right words seen to escape me. This week I want to write about one man, and who he has been in the years I have known him. Like most, summing up a man in a few words is not easy, and that is certainly the case here. I’ll start by saying that Sheldon Nicholson was first and foremost a good guy. So when I learned last week Sheldon had died as the result of a stroke I was greatly saddened. Yorkton had lost one of the nicest men you were likely to meet.

I can’t recall ever running into Sheldon where he didn’t have a smile, and the time to talk, and that talk in our case usually turned to agriculture. I ﬁrst met Sheldon years ago when he took over as manager of Heartland Livestock in the city, a position he has held ever since. The man k n e w cows and he knew markets, and he was always ready to help me understand what was happening in terms of markets, and how that related back to farmers and ranchers locally. He became a valued contact because of that. But there was more to Sheldon. Trained as an auctioneer the man competed in auctioneering contests on a regular basis, and he did well. That meant more stops at his ofﬁce to talk about those

experiences, and to write more stories. I suppose in my case I often think of people in terms of interviews. Sheldon was a good one. He was articulate, and willing to share his views, even at times when they might not have been what everybody else was saying. That made him good press. But as the n u m b e r of stories grew, from comments on cattle markets, to business reviews of Heartland Livestock to working with recently arrived employees from Mexico, I just grew to like Sheldon as a person. As things sometimes turn out Sheldon also liked supporting agriculture and the community, so he became involved with the Yorkton Exhibition Association. Since the YEA is heavily involved in agricultural events, the

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spring bull sale, Harvest Showdown, and related areas such as rodeos and standardbred racing, I spent a considerable amount of time at the local fairgrounds, although nothing like the time Sheldon donated to the Association, and its events. Sheldon, like many, put in countless hours to makes sure the events ran smoothly, and Yorkton and East Central Saskatchewan

capture new markets, retain a market or competitively create market access. The workshops were held in Weyburn on Feb. 1, Moose Jaw on Feb. 2, and Watrous on Feb. 3. Sign-up was terminated Jan. 30 for the 80 per cent Early Payment Value (EPV) under the CWB’s Early Payment Option for Nos. 1 and 2 Canada Western Red Spring wheat and Canada Western Hard White Spring wheat, and for Nos. 1 and 2 durum. Sign-up was also terminated for the 80 and 90 per cent EPVs for selected barley. Sign-up will remain open for the 90 or 100 per cent EPVs for Nos. 1 and 2 CWRS and CWHWS and Nos. 1 and 2 durum, and for the 100 per cent EPV for selected barley. More information is available at cwb.ca/ppo. Business hours for the CWB’s Farm Business Team are changing, starting Monday, Feb. 6. The team, which manages phone calls and e-mail inquiries from Prairie producers, will be available from to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT (current hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) This change is being made to better align business hours and resources to farmer calling patterns, allowing the CWB to serve farmers most effectively during the times they most need assistance. To contact the Farm Business Team, call 1-800-275-4292 or e-mail farmerservice@ cwb.ca.

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What moves you? Why is it that some people seem to be able to change their behaviours and make positive steps towards a healthy lifestyle and others seem to struggle? It all comes down to what moves you. It’s different for everybody. Is it better health, or a better body? Let’s face it, almost everybody feels like they should exercise more, eat better, quit smoking, maybe drink less, or destress their lives. So what’s the problem, why isn’t it easy to simply move from knowing a change is necessary, to making the necessary changes? The experts tell us that change can be broken down into the following stages: • Pre-contemplation: I’m not even thinking about changing. I may be telling myself I am happy exactly as I am, or am really just sunk deep in denial. We’ve all been there. • Contemplation: I’m just starting to think about changing behaviour. I may be noticing ads for gyms or weight loss programs, or getting really tired of having to go outside for a smoke at 20 below, with a wind chill of minus 57. • Preparation: I’ve started making some changes in behaviours, but it’s kind of on again, off again. • Action: I’ve made positive behavior changes consistently, but for less than six months. (New behaviors are starting to feel more like the norm and less like work!) • Maintenance: I’ve made the changes part of my life, and maintained them for more than six months. Okay, so that’s the theory of change, but what really gets us to go through the stages? It comes down to just how much you want it. Few of us love change for the sake of change. There has to be a powerful, important, personal reason for us to go want to make the changes. If you have weight to lose, or are out of condition, your

doctor has very likely told you that you have health risks, or perhaps you already have high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, acid reflux. They may even have told you that if you don’t change you will likely die. Did your doctor’s words motivate you to change your behaviours, eat less, exercise more or even do those exercises the physio gave you? Not likely, unfortunately. I believe that the drive to change comes from within. It often comes down to a straw and camel’s back moment, or hitting “bottom”. For some it can be not fitting into any of their summer clothes. For others it’s not recognizing themselves in a photograph, or catching their reflection when they didn’t expect it. For me it was a very specific moment. I moved to Biggar when I was in my early 20’s. I had been a type 1 diabetic since my teens and my disease was completely out of control. I was 40 pounds overweight, and hadn’t tested my blood sugar in months. My only comfort seemed to come from food. I very clearly remember how sick and tired and hopeless I felt. One evening out of sheer boredom I put on a record (yes, a vinyl record . . . I am that old!) and just started to move. I loved to dance and workout in my teens, but it had been years - I was rusty and deconditioned but it felt so good to move! When I was done I was sweaty and tired but I felt good for the first time in a long time. I knew then that I wanted to feel better. I know now that exercise, and later changing my eating habits not only saved my life (I was on a downward path for sure), but sharing that feeling, sharing hope, has become my passion. The moral of the story is - it doesn’t matter what it is that moves you. It just needs to be something that is very important to you. Be honest with your-

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It’s that time of year again, when every shop window in town is decorated in red and hearts. Happy St. Valentine’s Day! Today is the day that lovers express their love to each other by giving ﬂowers, candy and cards. Courting and married couples have been exchanging cards and gifts for centuries on this particular day. It truly is the day of LOVE! The ancient Romans celebrated “Lupercalia” between February 13 and 15. This was the time that evil spirits were chased away, and the city puriﬁed, I guess something like a spring cleaning! The she-wolf Lupa who suckled the infant twins Romulus and Remus, the founders of the great city, Rome, was honoured at this

time as well. It was quite the pagan festival, what with sacriﬁces of two male goats and a dog, and later youths dressed in the skins of the scarified beasts running about on the streets. They had made straps from the skin of the victims and slapped them out at the crowds lining the streets. These straps or thongs were called “februa” (really, I wonder if the name of the month came from these?). Young women and girls looked forward to receiving these lashings, as the superstition was it would ensure fertility, prevent

Valentine, who performed secret marriages during the reign of Emperor Claudius II in the 3rd Century. Claudius did

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not allow his soldiers to get married, believing that marriage would distract them from the task at hand, trying to keep Rome protected. Valentine was eventually arrested and sent to face execution. Whilst in the jail, Valentine befriended the blind daughter of the one of his jailers. Just before he went off to die, he wrote a quick farewell to this girl and signed it “From Your Va l e n t i n e ” . The general belief is that he was executed February 14. Chaucer, the poet from the the Middle Ages began to link Valentines Day with romance. He wrote poems of love and adoration. S o d i d Shakespeare, some even relating them t o Fe b r u a r y 14. Many more poets began to write little ditties of love, and eventually they were in cards, and being sent to lovers on February 14. This is, I am sure, the original ‘roses are red’ poem, found in the

II of Sweden introduced the Persian custom of the “language of ﬂowers” to Europe. Many books gave details about the meanings of particular ﬂowers, and from these, whole messages could be translated by the Tradition also has red bouquet of flowers one roses being given at this received. This became time. Why red roses? Well, a very popular way of they were the favourite of communicating during the Goddess of Love and the Victorian times. So Beauty, Venus. In the did the production and “language of flowers”, sending of Valentine’s Day the red rose symbolizes cards. Paper laces, ribbons love, passion and beauty. and ornate pictures were During the 1700’s, Charles very popular, as well as beautiful for cards. So, this Va l e n t i n e ’ s Day, when you get roses and a card, consider yourself lucky, it could have been a lashing from the skin of a scarified goat! Venus, Goddess of Love and Beauty. Red roses were her favourite.

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News from Perdue Perdue Bowling news Club 55: MHS, John Latta, 188; LHS, Kay Munro, 196; MHT, John Latta, 434; LHT, Kay Munro, 532; THS; BeeGees, 1,038; THT; Fabulous Five, 3,011; MHA, Tom Davies, 182; LHA, Kay Munro, 171. Ladies: LHS, Dorrie Laberswieler, 246; LHT, Sonya Evers, 605; THS, Bleepers, 1,162; THT, Bleepers, 3,120; LHA, Joey Levitt, 183. Mens: MHS, Al Levitt, 269; MHT, Al Levitt, 626; THS, JAG, 779; THT, JAG, 2,136; MHA, Al Levitt, Dennis Notschke, 186. All eyes on the prize . . . Biggar Central School Junior Blazer Alexis Epp is ﬂanked by St. Gabriel School Saints’ Sara Thompson, right, and McKenna

Mixed: MHS, Dennis Notschke,, 220; LHS, Joey Levitt, 187; MHT, Curtis Watson, 565; LHT, Joey Levitt, 529; THS; Chai and DJ’s, 1,052; THT; Chai and DJ’s, 2,970; MHA; Chai Senglow, 197; LHA; Joey Levitt, 184. Y.B.C. Bantam HD, Dakota Anderson, 267. HS, Dakota Anderson, 154. Junior HD, Danielle Munro, 366. HS, Danielle Munro, 225. Correction from Last Week . . . MHT George Bartley, 767; LHT Dorrie Laberswieler, 602

Mair - all three ﬁghting for the elusive ball, February 2. The host Blazers won the contest 60-12. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Diamond Lodge News Hello from the residents and staff at Diamond Lodge. We started off Monday morning with exercises. In the afternoon we had a game of Beat the Dice. On Tuesday morning we started decorating for Valentine’s Day and then we got caught up with current events. In the afternoon we had two teams playing for bragging rights with a game of Jeopardy. On Wednesday morning finished decorating for Valentine’s. Had a game of Yahtzee and had some pets visit us. In the afternoon we enjoyed a tasty treat of ice cream.

Thursday morning we stretched our muscles during exercises to get ready for the ever popular bingo, which was held in the afternoon. Friday morning 10 residents were treated to Breakfast Club, with the smell of bacon in the air the entire building wanted breakfast. Some of the men enjoyed a few rounds of crib. In the afternoon we had sing a long and one of our residents treated us to some harmonica tunes. On Saturday morning we played ‘Dot Bingo’ and the men started a new puzzle. In the afternoon we enjoyed watch-

ing a movie, “The Alamo” with John Wayne, and munched on some popcorn and cheezies. Sunday morning we had ‘Spa Time’ with a few nails painted and hand massages. In the afternoon our church service was conducted by Perdue United Church, and lucky for us Barb de Haan played piano for us. All in all we had a good week! That was our weekly happenings. We always enjoy visiting with our family and friends that stop in, and also the volunteers that come in to help us. We all hope you have a wonderful week ahead.

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This year four deserving youth, aged between 8 and 18 years old, will receive $3000 bursaries to help pay for their future post-secondary education. Someone you nominate could be one of them. Visit www.swna.com for more information and nomination forms or call Nicole Nater at 1-800-661-7962 Nomination closes April 30, 2012.

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Saskatchewan leads nation in growth of registered nurses Saskatchewan leads the country in the growth of its registered nurse (RN) workforce, according to a report released January 26 by the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI). Regulated Nurses: Canadian Trends, 2006 to

2010 outlines positive news for the province. During this timeframe: • The registered nurse workforce in Saskatchewan increased by 12.5 per cent - the highest of any other province in Canada. • Saskatchewan is one of

the few provinces where the average age of RNs decreased. • In 2010, more than 60 per cent of RNs worked in full-time positions - the highest percentage in Western Canada. • In Saskatchewan the number of nurse practi-

tioners increased from 88 in 2006 to 122 in 2010, an increase of 38.6 per cent. “This national report recognizes the solid progress we’ve made in Saskatchewan,” Health Minister Don McMorris said. “This past fall, we

celebrated the addition of more than 900 new nurses working in the province than in 200708 - far exceeding our commitment to hire 800 more registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses.” The majority of these

nurses have been hired as part of the work under the partnership agreement between the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) and the provincial government, signed in February 2008. Additional positions have been created by health regions.

Farm safety plans bring business success Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Farm Safety Report Card showed that 85 per cent of Canadian producers understand the importance of maintaining farm safety - to prevent ﬁnancial loss due to incidents, protect their family members and to keep employees safe. Despite their good intentions, only one in 10 producers has a written farm safety plan. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association

(CASA) offers guidance in developing safety plans for their farms through the Plan • Farm • Safety campaign. The study surveyed farmers’ perceptions of the current state of farm safety in Canada. The study also revealed that 34 per cent of Canadian producers want training in the basics of preparing a safety plan for their operations. The survey was conducted to support the

three-year theme of the Canadian Agricultural Safety campaign, Plan • Farm • Safety. This year, emphasis is on “Safety” including assessment, improvement and further development of safety systems. Last year, the focus was on “Farm” including implementation, documentation and training. In 2010, the campaign promoted “Plan”, featuring safety walkabouts and planning for safety.

SaskTel installation work awarded to high-priced ﬁrm, accuses NDP The Sask Party government has inked a contract for out-of-province Ledcor to deliver SaskTel’s TV and Internet installation jobs, said the NDP. Ledcor, they add, has been charging SaskTel double the Crown’s inhouse price for these services. Ledcor Technical Services fulﬁlled a six-week contract for TV and Internet installations in the

fall, costing the Crown corporation $165 for a basic install. SaskTel’s inhouse cost is set at $82.50 for the same install, the NDP went on to say. Documents obtained by the NDP also show that Ledcor will use outof-province workers for the job. “Our Crown corporation can do this job and they have been doing it cheaper,” said Trent

Wotherspoon, NDP finance critic, January 27. “This looks like it’s not in the best interest of Saskatchewan people and their pocketbooks.” Wotherspoon called on the government to release all documents related to the Request for Proposals, and explain their seemingly costly decision to Saskatchewan people.

The yearlong “Safety” campaign will be launched with Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW), from March 11 to 17. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) deliver CASW in partnership with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) through Growing Forward, a federal, provincial, territorial initiative. “The Plan • Farm • Safety theme has been a catalyst in helping Canadian producers gain a better understanding and appreciation of the importance of safety as part of their overall busi-

ness planning,” says Ron Bonnett, CFA President. “By focusing on a particular aspect of farm safety plan development each year, producers have been able to go through the steps necessary to establish practical farm safety programs on their farms.” “To help producers build and implement a written farm safety plan, CASA developed a new farm management tool called the Canada FarmSafe Plan,” says Marcel Hacault, Executive Director of CASA. “This resource is ﬂexible enough to be used by any sector in any province and can easily be customized to each producer’s speciﬁc operation.”

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OBITUARIES Carol Elizabeth Edwards April 18, 1941 January 16, 2012 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Carol Elizabeth Edwards, 70, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the Kerrobert Hospital, Kerrobert, Sask. on January 16, 2012. She was born April 8, 1941 in Dodsland, Sask., the daughter of Berger and Evelyn Seime. Carol was preceded in death by her father, Berger Seime. She is survived by her mother, Evelyn Seime; two children, Todd (Gayleen) Edwards, and Lori (Wayne) Gladden; grandchildren, Kendall, Jillyn, Dustin, Melissa and Brooke; siblings, Gary (Sandy) Seime, Gloria (Dale) Neumeier, and Howard (Valerie) Seime; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and special friend, Devaney Fraser. Carol attended Noris School in 1947 and then Jellicoe School until Grade 11, ¿nishing Grade 12 in Dodsland. She later attended nursing school in Saskatoon and Estevan, Sask. and worked as a CNA in St. Walburg, Outlook, Biggar, Saskatoon, and ¿nally settling in Kerrobert in 1988. Carol married Merv Edwards on February 6, 1963 in Dodsland. They raised their two children in Biggar, Sask. Carol loved knitting, gardening, canning, going to rodeos, ¿shing with her daughter and keeping up with her grandchildren. She loved her job as a nurse and many of her co-workers can attest to what a wonderful, hardworking and compassionate person Carol was. Family was ¿rst and foremost and she was always the ¿rst to lend a helping hand where needed. In memory of Carol, donations can be made to the KLD Wellness Foundation at Bick’s Drugs in Kerrobert, Sask. or the Dodsland Credit Union in Dodsland, SK or the Cancer Agency Breast Screening Program at www.saskcancer.ca OR email donate@saskcancer.ca all in memory of Carol Edwards. Funeral arrangements by Kindersley-Kerrobert Funeral Home. Family funeral at Kerrobert Funeral Home. Interment at Dodsland Cemetery, Dodsland, Sask. 6c1

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MEMORIAMS FEDYK: In loving memory of our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Sophie who passed away February 7, 1974. “When we are in need of comfort We walk down memory lane There we see you smiling We talk with you again. And as we wander slowly back We seem to hear you say, Don’t grieve, don’t cry, my family We’ll meet again someday.” Always loved and sadly missed by your only daughter, Sophie Fedyk Kisser and families 6p1 ITTERMAN, Karl: November 4, 1909 - February 6, 1999 ITTERMAN, Bertha: June 21, 1915 - May 22, 2004 “Sunshine fades and shadows fall. But sweet remembrance outlasts all.” Always remembered, your family 6c1

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“Missing you so much!” Love always… Barb; John, Monica, Michael, James; Michelle, Adrian, Christopher, Jordon; Stacey, Travis, Katie; Dad and Mom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS HOST FAMILIES NEEDED. Northern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nunavut/NWT, volunteering in your community JULY/AUGUST. www. nya.ca. Call 1-866-212-2307.

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in February: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Biggar at 10:30 a.m. Potluck lunch, February 26 after service. Everyone is welcome. For more information, or pastoral services, phone Rev. Mark Kleiner at 9517122. 48/10tfn TUESDAYS, Jan.-Oct.: 1 4 p.m., Art Tuesdays at The Biggar Museum. Attention artists - work at your own pace in our gallery atmosphere. Share and critique with fellow artists, $50 year membership or $5 per day (come and go). Call 948-3451 to register. 3c3 FEBRUARY 1 - 22: Wendy Weseen, ‘Obsolete Spaces’ …showing in the Credit Union Gallery at The Biggar Museum, 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. 5c3 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6: Donors’ Choice Annual Meeting, 7 p.m. at Biggar Hospital Boardroom. Donors’ Choice Board members and a representative from local organizations supported by Donors’ Choice, please attend. We need your support! 4c3

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COMING EVENTS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11: Friends of the Lodge Valentine Dine and Dance fundraiser at Biggar Community Hall. Doors open at 5:30. Tickets… $30 per person, available at Biggar Town Of¿ce, de Moissac Jewellers and The Biggar Independent, deadline February 3rd. Silent and Live Auction. Music by Touch of Grey. All proceeds to the New Long Term Care Facility. …NEW items for the Silent Auction will be gratefully accepted, please contact Karen Itterman, 948-2629 or Donna Fines, 948-3659. 5c2 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW & SALE. FEBRUARY 13 19, 2012 (inclusive) at Market Mall, Preston & Louise, Saskatoon, during mall hours. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14: Biggar Museum Annual St. Valentine’s Tea & Pie Sale, 2 - 4 p.m., $3 at Biggar Museum Credit Union Gallery. Everyone Welcome! 5c3 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14: Biggar Wildlife Federation meeting, Westwinds Motor Hotel, 7:30 p.m. 6c1 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14: PALS invite you to come bowling after school and then enjoy a service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, followed by supper in the basement of the church. Everyone is welcome. Please phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 951-7122 if you plan to attend. 6c2 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “Prairie Debut presents Alexander Sevastian”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers. Adults/ Seniors, $25 at the door, advance, $20; Students, $15 at the door, advance $12; children 12 and under, $5. 4c4 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21: St. Paul’s Anglican Pancake Supper, 5-7 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons. Pancakes, sausages, ham, beverage, $5/person (preschool free). Everyone welcome! 6p3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22: Ash Wednesday Service, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. 6c3 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23: 6 p.m. Vegetarian Dinner Club at Biggar New Horizons. Contact Fran 237-4422 (h) or Wed/Thurs 948-2446 (w), $5/person. 6c3

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

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Hallcon Crew Transport DRIVERS WANTED: in Biggar and surrounding area. Must have Class 4 or willing to upgrade. Clean abstract, hauling CN and CP rail crews, 24 hrs/day/7 days/week. DOT regulated, 24 hr. call out. Equipment supplied. Training available. Email… sharon.bradley@shaw.ca; cell: 306-203-1275 6p3

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. requires a Spray Foam & Paint Applicator. Must have minimum 2 years experience, and must be in good physical health. Great wages, bene¿ts, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, pro¿t sharing bonus, long term employment. Wages $33. - $35./hour. Join a winning team. Call 780-8462231 for appointment or send resume to: Fax 780-846-2241 or email Blaine Ross at blaine@ autotanks.ca or Basil Inder at production@autotanks.ca. CLASS 1-3 TRUCK DRIVERS Flint Fluid Haul Lloydminster. Cash Reward Program, Competitive Wages, Bene¿ts & RRSP Programs. Fax Resume to 780-872-5828. EXPERIENCED DRILLERS, Derrickhands, Motorhands and Floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Paying higher than industry rates and winter bonus. Send resume c/w valid tickets. Fax 780-955-2008; info@ tempcodrilling.com. Phone 780955-5537.

CAREER TRAINING

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. SOLD EXAMPLES Bengough - 22 1/4’s Bethune - 2 1/4’s Blaine Lake - 245 acres Cupar - 5 1/4s Davidson - 6 1/4’s Elfross – 18 1/4’s Emerald – 22 1/4’s Eastend - 2 1/4’s Grenfell - 3 1/4’s Harwarden - 1 1/4’s Lestock - 5 1/4’s Lake Alma – 9 1/4’s Marcelin - 7 1/4’s Moose Jaw - 8 1/4’s Nokomis - 8 1/4’s Ogema - 36 1/4’s Prince Albert - 1 1/4’s Saskatoon - 2 1/4's Semans - 7 1/4’s Simpson - 10 acres Viscount - 3 1/2 Wadena - 4 1/4’s Wakaw West - 41/4’s Watrous/Young 30 1/2 Mobile Home Park Weyburn - 21 1/4’s Call DOUG 306-955-2266 EMAIL: saskfarms@shaw.ca Letter of Appreciation When we were approached by Mr. Doug Rue of Freshwater Holdings in July 2011, it was an opportunity for us to sell our farmland at a very fair price. Mr. Rue visited our home and he explained the process, w h i c h went forward very quickly. We received payment on September 15, 2011. We appreciated Mr. Rue’s friendly and understanding manner. There were no difficulties and he kept in touch throughout the transaction.

February 5th

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SERVICES WW1205 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 Need somebody to tend bar at your function, wedding, anniversary, etc. Contact Biggar Arts Council members, Denise, 948-5146 or Marilyn, 948-2792. tfn

For fax service,

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

16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

West Central Pelleting Ltd. is a livestock feed company operating facilities at Wilkie and Wolseley, Saskatchewan

W.C.P. is looking to hire… Full time and seasonal Entry Level positions at our Wilkie facility. • Shift work is involved. • We offer competitive beneÀts and wages, as well as a friendly team orientated environment. Forward applications to… West Central Pelleting Ltd. Box 298 Wilkie, SK S0K 4W0 Attn. plant manager Only applicant selected for interviews will be contacted. Finishing Grader & Scraper Operators wanted for the 2012 Road Construction season. Must be able to trim road to standards speci¿ed. Good wages for the right people. Apply to the R.M. of Viscount, Box 100, Viscount, Sask. S0K 4M0. Ph: 306.944.2044 Fax: 306.944.2016. Or call Reeve Russ Deneiko for more info at 306.259.4927. The Gull Lake Advance in southwest Saskatchewan is looking for a talented reporter/ photographer for its awardwinning publication. We offer a diverse portfolio opportunity for any young writer looking to gain experience. We have thriving oil and gas and agriculture sectors, a lively arts and sports scene and a community ¿lled with interesting feature opportunities. Quali¿cations: Ability to produce 5 to 10 quality stories per week; Comfort with Quark XPress or InDesign; Strong digital photography skills; Familiarity and comfort with online tools including social media. Chosen candidate will be expected to work a Àexible schedule. Must have a valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and a cover letter to: Tim Kalinowski, Editor, Gull Lake Advance PO Box 628, Gull Lake, SK. S0N 1A0 or email: editor. winquistventures@sasktel.net. Application Deadline: February 17, 2012.

NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect Recreation director required for Town of Watrous. www. townofwatrous.com. Management of municipal rec & cultural facilities & staff. Deadline February 23. Email townofwatrous@sasktel.net.

THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT on NEWSSTANDS at… • Leslie’s Drugstore • Pharmasave • Weasie’s Gourmet Blends • Super A Foods • Shop Easy Food • Quick Stop • Esso 414 • Feudal Co-op, Perdue • A & D Foods, Perdue

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Govt’s of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in research on oil production technologies A combined investment of over $800,000 by the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan will help the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) and the University of Regina (U of R) study innovative recovery methods for oil and gas production, as well as reclamation of associated byproducts. Ray Boughen, Member of Parliament for Palliser, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversiﬁcation, and the Honourable Laura Ross, Minister of Government Services, on behalf of the Honourable Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan Minister of Enterprise, joined representatives from the PTRC and U of R for the announcement. The federal and provincial governments are each contributing $403,791 for the three initiatives through the CanadaSaskatchewan Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA). “Our government is proud to invest in innovative technologies and processes that enable companies to more efﬁciently and sustainably develop oil and gas resources,” said Boughen January 27. “We will continue to support research and technology commercialization that helps increase productivity, create jobs and spur sustained economic growth.” “Developing hi-tech innovations to extract

Alley Katz results Monday night mixed league: MHS, Gerry Devenny, 220; MHT, Gerry Devenny, 543; LHS, Cindy Watson, 198; MHT, Ann Lowry, 519. Wednesday YBC: Juniors: Boys; HS, Tristan Cirrico, 130; HT, Tristan Cirrico, 357. Girls; HS. Tianna Pritchard, 117; HD, Jaiden Pritchard. New Horizons bowling scores MHS, Bill Roach - 222; MHT, Bill Roach - 543; LHS, Donna Eckhart - 174; LHT, Donna Eckhart - 475. Thursday 1 p.m. MHS, Geoff Cooke, 207; MHT, Geoff Cooke, 561; LHS, June Hoppe, 203; LHT, June Hoppe, 522.

our resources and grow our industry while at the same time protecting the environment is a win-win for our province,” Ross said. “We are pleased to support our research parks and universities in developing cutting edge technology that address local challenges and have a potential for commercialization to an international market.” The research will focus on three clean technology projects that could increase efficiency of oil and gas production, and reduce its environmental impact. With this funding, the U of R will purchase and install laboratory equipment to develop new membranes and filtration systems to decontaminate produced water, a byproduct from oil and gas production. The PTRC will oversee two related projects. It will refurbish a separator unit and construct field test trailer units to sample produced water in field locations for reclamation and reuse, potentially in agricultural irrigation or other industries. The U of R’s laboratory research will be developed in concert with these trailers to help optimize field applications. The PTRC will also undertake a broad evaluation of organic nutrient sources in Saskatchewan, leading to further research on microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR) technologies. All three

projects will contribute to increased efficiency of oil and gas production and reduce the environmental impact of these activities. “One of the most pressing concerns in the Western Canadian oil patch is the amount of produced water during oil recovery,” noted Malcolm Wilson, CEO of the PTRC. “It is particularly difficult for smaller companies in the field because of the costs associated with clean up, so developing cost effective methods is critical.” “The funding committed today by our federal and provincial government partners demonstrates the value of government, industry and academic collaborations in finding solutions to meet challenges in the energy

industry,” said Vianne Timmons, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina. “The University of Regina is pleased to partner once again with the Petroleum Technology Research Centre to develop practical and environmentally sustainable solutions that will beneﬁt our province and country by helping meet the needs of our growing resource sector.” The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are contributing $25 million each, over four years, to the Canada-Saskatchewan Western Economic Partnership Agreement to strengthen economic activity and improve quality of life in Western Canadian communities.

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Tim Hammond Realty 113 3rd Ave. W. Biggar, SK Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag. Owner - Broker Cari McCarty - Residential Grant Anderson – Farms Dave Molberg – Farms

Farmland for Sale (MLS) Wardrop Irrigation Pobran Weekes Yurchuk Dixon HillCor Whitmore Holbrook Green

RM 317 RM 284 RM 343 RM 347 RM 342 RM 346 RM 466 RM 316 RM 280 RM 317

2099 ac. 1855 ac. 1229 ac. 1226 ac. 458 ac. 640 ac. 322 ac. 320 ac. 317 ac. 160 ac.

Clarke Egert Fuster Kerr Jordan Perdue Ac. Unity Ac. Dodsland Woods Road Rawson Sutherland Elliott

Rosetown Biggar Stranraer Biggar Wilkie Perdue Unity Dodsland Biggar Rosetown Wilkie Elrose

*$589,900 *$290,000 $249,900 $235,000 $200,000 $199,000 $185,000 $179,900 $169,900 $149,000 $85,000 $85,000

Perdue Wilkie Stranraer RM 317

Current Listings

308 6 Ave E 224 2nd Ave W 104 6th Ave E (Lot)

$84,900 $43,500 $30,000

412 3rd Avenue East

RM 376 Biggar RM 376 Dodsland RM 317

Commercial Property (MLS) Demaine Hotel

Demaine

$399,900

*denotes Exclusive Listing

Landis 212 3 W rd Kinley 518 3 Landis Lot Wilkie Lot 204 2 St W nd

$274,900 $89,900 $54,900 $49,900 $24,900 $22,500 $15,000

Sale Pending 219 4th Ave E Rosetown Condo

Featured Listing

$116,999 $98,900

$124,900

Featured Listing

$175,000

Totally renovated inside and out. This 936 sq ft bungalow is rated 76% on the energuide and features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a finished basement, fenced yard and single detached garage. Located close to the schools, parks and the pool. Call to view this turnkey home today!

$199,000 $200,000 $249,900 2099 ac.

298 ac. $39,000 160 ac. $199,900 160 ac.

Langham 207 2nd Perdue 909 8th St Perdue 9th St.

Updated 1 and 3/4 story family home located close to the rink and the park. Features 1248 sq ft 4 + 1 bedrooms, remodeled kitchen, and remodeled upper bathroom. Fully developed basement, single detached garage and mature yard. Priced to sell! Call today to view this home

Recently Sold Swanson 218 Main St. Swanson Hamilton Krchov

Out of Town Property

302 6th Ave W $296,500 102 6th Ave E $268,900 205 Turnbull Ave $257,000 402 7th Ave E $223,900 2nd Ave W Condos *$198,900 313 6th Ave E $175,000 412 3rd Ave E $124,900

313 6th Avenue East

Sale Pending Perdue Ac. Jordan Fuster Wardrop

Homes for Sale in Biggar (MLS)

Acreages for Sale (MLS)

306.948.5052 Main Office 306.948.9168 Tim’s Cell 306.948.7995 Cari’s Cell 306.831.9214 Grant’s Cell 306.948.4478 Dave’s Cell

308 6th Avenue East

Featured Listing

$84,900

Fantastic 588 ft2 4 bdrm Home! Main flr features kitchen, living room, master bedroom & 3 piece bathroom. The upper level serves as a loft bedroom; the lower level has 2 bdrms, 2 pc bath plus shower room, laundry area and a cold room. Exterior boasts vinyl siding & windows, metal fascia & soffit. Single detached garage.

www.TimHammond.ca

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Business & Professional … FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE

BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Saskatoon DUANE NEUFELDT Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

ELECTRICAL

306-948-8055

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES

The sign you want. The agent you need.

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for:

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage rd

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

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

BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Call: 948-2101

Serving BIGGAR and Area

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

Tim Hammond,

Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Residential

Authorized Appliance Depot Electrical Wiring Trenching Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

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

Cell: 306-221-6888

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

Residential Sales

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent

Residential & Commercial Painting contact… NCM Home Maintenance - Nick Maguire -

948-3325 948-4558 (cell) or The Design Goddess - Heather Hawkins -

948-3702 948-7958 (cell) 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

Northland Foaming

Cell 948-7995 PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

For all your home, business and rural needs

Spray Foam Insulation

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

Biggar, Sask.

948-5052 (ofﬁce)

948-3389

MADGE

Cell 948-4478

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

CONTRACTING LTD.

Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial rd

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Dave Molberg BSA

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Wally Lorenz

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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

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

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

GLASS INSTALLATION

9Residential 9Commercial 9Automotive 9We tint vehicles too!

Helping you Help yourself

For all your glass needs,

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

104 - 2nd Ave. West Biggar

948-4846

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

HANDY JIM SERVICES

available to do…

A Sign of Qualilty! • Wood, metal, plastic signs • Vehicle & window graphics • Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs

Jerry Muc Phone: 948-2958 Fax:

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

948-5699

CWB CertiÀed Light Fabrication Mobile Welding

MANUFACTURING

Bear Hills Rentals & Machine Works

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

• Machine Shop Service • Rentals • MASTER FEEDS dealer • COMMERCIAL SOLUTION Ag Parts dealer • Drive line parts & service • KANE VET supplier

Call Jim @ 948-3333

Fax: 948-4845

Phone: 948-4844

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

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

Phone: 948-5678

HEALTH/ WELLNESS Your Healthy Living

Phone: 948-7117 email: chase14welding@sasktel.net

DENTAL DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

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

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

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

Michelle Spuzak, R.M.T. (NHPC member)

OFFICE HOURS

NEW LOCATION… 114 - 2nd Ave. W., BIGGAR

Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 882-2123 Emergency (after hours) 882-2006

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

306-948-3408 SEED CLEANING

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING

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

SEED CLEANING

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

230 - 1st Ave. W., Biggar

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

Tim Hammond Realty

MANUFACTURING

“The Dream Machine”

948-5291

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

Cari McCarty

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394

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

Phoenix M4 Mobile Grain cleaning and sizing

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

Wayne Dollansky 306-948-7247 Custom Combining JD9770 with draper or hydraÁex headers

Services available… • Shamanic Healing • Psychosomatic Therapy • Massage • Emotional Release Therapy

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

948-2548 or 948-9710

- together with -

Ladies Only

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

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

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

NO Certiﬁed Fitness Trainer, N Natural Health Consultant, E P O Physical Therapy Aide Over 20 years resistance training experience!

• Personalized Fitness/Nutrition Programs • One-on-One PersonalTraining • Injury Prevention and Rehab • Active Isolated Stretching • Limited Memberships to Private Fitness Studio Gift Certiﬁcates available.

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

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

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MONDAY, FEBRURY 6, 2012

Business & Professional LEGAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING

SERVICES

AUTOMOTIVE

Rebel Landscaping

BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

Roe & Company is a full service law ofﬁce that practices… ¾Family and Criminal law ¾Commercial law ¾Real Estate ¾Wills and Estate, and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko Ian Mokuruk Treena Sikora Lisa Watson Sheri Woods look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

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

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

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

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

INVESTMENTS

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

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

TIRES

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 st

227 - 1 Ave. East, Biggar

948-1722

Kirk Ewen

1st Ave. West, Biggar

948-2700 Wealth Consultant

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

INSURANCE B IG G AR I NSU RAN C E S E R VICES

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

ACCOUNTING

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES Garry A. Faye Chartered Accountant Notary Public

Judy Judy Kahovec: Kahovec… 882-4313, Cellcell 831-7935 306-882-4313, 831-7935 Carey Krchov: 882-3213 Carey Krchov…882-3213

948-3381 NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING •Texas Gates •Spray Foam Insulation •Sandblasting & Painting •Internal Coatings •Rock Guard Coatings g

Mobile Units Ofﬁce: 948-2805 05 Cell: 948-6062

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

For appointments and inquiries, call Janet at 948-2091

Pssst...Did you hear that you can still buy REGAL? Independent Rep

www.sask.shopregal.ca Ph: 237-4777

Email: saskregal@sasktel.net

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth

Call me to Ànd out more about how The Plan™ can help you prosper now …and over time.

JIM VANCHA, PAg Consultant (306) 948-4393 jim.vancha@ investorsgroup.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

Prairieland Collision Rosetown, Sask.

306-882-2289

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

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

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

306-948-2814

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

521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109

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

Box 736, Biggar

Phone:

948-5600

Mr. John G. Smith Handyman/Drayman Available for … Local Moving/Hauling jobs

Phone: 948-3856

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Residential Commercial Automotive

For FREE estimates or enquiries CALL Wayne or Dorothy at

948-5678

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar

948-2442

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

658-4474, Landis, SK COURIER/HAULING

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

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

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

Contact Nancy Duns

Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System

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

Fax: 948-2484

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

Your authorized

Panasonic, Samsung,

Phone:

Check out our new website: classicmakings.ca

in Biggar Insurance Bldg.

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Without advertising, nothing happens!!!

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

• Jackets • Windsuits • Shirts • Hunting Gear • Bunnyhugs • Caps • Toques • Bags

304 Main St., Biggar

201B-2nd Ave. West

Phone: 948-5133

Anne G. Livingston

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer

Ivan Young, Tree services available…

SERVICES

948-3955

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• 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

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

For appointments… 1-855-651-3311 INSURANCE

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• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Sewing & Embroidery

KRF Automotive Detail Centre

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

Doctor of Optometry

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

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701 - 4 Ave. E., Biggar

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair

222 Main Street 306 948 5377

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

Heavy Truck Repair

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance

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

M & N REPAIR 948-3996

OPTOMETRISTS

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

SERVICES

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

• sides of Pork & Beef available

948-3384

WINE, BEER, COOLER KITS and SUPPLIES

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

Asquith News Neil Millard 329-4235

Don’t mess with this group . . . Biggar Karate Club members pose, preparing for their local tour. New for this year is a weapon’s event. Catch them when you can - it’s an exciting spectacle. (Submitted Photo) Someone’s puck . . . Biggar Novice White and Black battle for the puck during Biggar Minor Hockey Day, January 28 at the Jubilee. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Landis Locals Helen Buxton 658-2115 A carload of my family and I attended the Persephone Theatre’s production “The Thirty Nine Steps.” It was a wacky, hilarious comedy. Only four actors played all the roles, and that required some quick changes not only in costume but in accents, and sometimes in gender. Perfect timing was essential, and they had that down pat. It was a highly entertaining show. Later in the week, Ms. Amanda Anderson took her English class to see the play. Glen Germsheid’s wife, Dianne, passed away last

week in Red Deer, after a long battle with cancer. Our sympathy goes to Glen and all the Germsheids. After living here, and working for Reg at Roth Enterprises for over two years, Ichbal has got his family here from Pakistan. He and his wife have five children, so that will give our school enrollment a good boost. Welcome to Landis. The Biggar Air Cadets hosted a curling bonspiel at Landis rink last Saturday. I would be pleased if a local cadet would give me some particulars.

Randy Weekes, M.L.A. for the Biggar Constituency 1-877-948-4880 OfÀce Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 5 p.m. Phone: 306-948-4880 106 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar Fax: 306-948-4882 e-mail: randyweekes.mla@accesscomm.ca

Web site: www.randyweekes.ca P. O. Box 1413 Biggar, SK. S0K 0M0

The Seniors will hold their Potluck Supper on Sunday, February 12. Come one, come all! Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Don’t forget your Valentine! On Thursday, Feb. 16, the black garbage “Yogi” goes out on the street! Spiritual Munching: When our spirits are troubled, God brings us peace. When our spirits are hurting, God is our source of healing. When our spirits falter, God gives us strength to carry on. When our spirits alienate us from others, God reconciles us to community. In God who is peace and healing, strength and reconciling love, we trust. For about a year I have been looking in Moose Jaw for a condo. On Tuesday Jan. 31, I received my keys! I do not really know when I will be leaving Asquith. Every time I go to Moose Jaw I will be taking various articles with me in the car. I hope to be cheering on the Moose Jaw Warriors in the winter time and the Millers at the ball park. We expect changes to happen in life! Don’t we? Something to Think About! What do you really want in life? Ask yourself with gentleness and patience, “In my heart of hearts, what do I truly want?” Be still, listen, and honour the answers that come. It may be a while before you hear the truest answer, which often speaks in a very quiet, almost imperceptible voice. This answer may be different from the life you are leading. That’s okay. Simply live with this new insight and

KELLY

7. The blue recycle bin will be the one to put on the street on Wednesday, Feb. 8. John G. Diefenbaker, the second, will be doing a rally at the Senior Hall in Perdue on Friday, Feb. 3.

Deadline for classifieds Wed. at 5 p.m.

Healthy Body Image Eating disorders are illnesses influenced by emotional and cultural factors. They are not a choice. People are being affected by eating disorders at an earlier age than ever before. Talk about healthy living to your kids – not about weight. Model a healthy lifestyle for them. Help your kids develop self esteem on qualities other than appearance. Talk to your kids about what they are seeing portrayed as normal in the media and by culture. End the cycle of negative attitudes surrounding weight and food. For toll-free health information 24 hours a day. Please call 1-888-425-4444(TTY) if you have hearing or speech difficulties Smokers Helpline 1-877-513-5333 or www.smokefree.ca Questions about Medication? Call 1-800-665-DRUG (3784). Ask questions online www.usask.ca/druginfo Mental Health & Addictions Centralized Intake Line 1-866-268-9139 Monday to Friday 8:00 am—4:30 pm

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