Youth travellers set to sail on South Pacific adventure Biggar Youth Travel Club members are busy getting ready for their South Pacific Adventure with EF Tours. Travellers were receiving their final trip details along with their new travel club T-shirts and EF back packs at their February 8 meeting. Fourteen youth from Biggar will be departing from Saskatoon on February 16 to begin their tour in Nadi, Fiji. From there they will visit Auckland, New Zealand, Sydney, Australia and finally, Honolulu, Hawaii. They will be back in Saskatoon early on March 1.
The group is made up of Austin Carruthers, Devyn Hammel, Danika Crozier, Brayden Elliott, Catlin Heather, Danton Hollman, Justin Isinger, Edyn Keith, Cassidy Kelliher, Melissa Kowalchuk, Kaylee Oesch, Erika Reimer, Bailey Seidl and Wes Tornberg. They will be travelling with chaperones; Laura Kowalchuk, Cindy Seidl, Bonita Elliott, Marty Isinger, Shanon Heather, Michelle Keith and Sandy Gerwing. The group leaders for the tour are Sharon Hollman and Natalie Chupik.
Erika Riemer, left, reads through all the ‘legalese’ as Cassidy Kelliher and Danton Hollman listen, all in preparation for the Biggar Youth Travel Club’s South Pacific adventure. The club was getting ready last Wednesday evening for this Thursday’s departure. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
Hudson Bay to close Fields Biggar’s Fields Store may be on the chopping block as parent company, the Hudson’s Bay Co., announced the closure of 21 Fields store locations in the province.
The Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) made the announcement earlier this month, making the plan to shut down the value stores by this fall. It has 167 locations in
the country including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and the Northwest Territories, and is an Ontario-based business. O r i g i n a l l y, H B C announced in December that the 26 Ontario Fields stores would close in February. On February 1, HBC announced that the remaining Fields stores would also shut their doors this fall, saying the decision was “strategic”, allowing HBC to focus on there other brand stores,
the Bay, Home Outfitters and Lord and Taylor. “Today, the Hudson’s Bay Company announced the wind-down of the 141 stores operating under the Fields banner,” said Michael Waitzer, Senior Vice President and General Manager, in a February 1 news release. “This process will be carried out between now and Fall 2012. As more precise dates are available, we will continue to communicate them to all constituents.” HBC officials say the
decision was a tough, but careful one, admitting the Fields brand has been a valuable chain of stores in Canada over the past years. HBC also promises that the employees in Biggar and at other Fields locations, will be taken care of with career transition programs and support, interview skills training, resume building and workplace preparation. “Fields has had a longstanding history with the
Hudson’s Bay Company and has been an active and highly regarded member of the communities where our stores are located,” a d d e d Wa i t z e r. “ I t i s very important that our vendor partners plan business volumes for 2012 collaboratively with us. Purchases for our spring season will be reduced and adjusted based on the store closing timelines.” Fields stores first opened in 1950, becoming a public company in 1968.
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Belle of the ball . . . Despite being under the weather, Belle Plaine hit the Majestic Theatre stage for the fifth concert of the Biggar Arts Council performance season, February 3. The songstress hit all the right notes, for a very entertaining evening. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
Great Plains training in the College is pleased to region. Prior announce Michelle to joining MacDonald as its the college new Director of she oversaw Programs. marketing and MacDonald has communications worked for Great for zu.com, Plains since 2010 and worked as region manager in student Michelle for the Kindersley recruitment MacDonald Region, which and retention includes oversight s e r v i c e s of operations at Kindersley a t t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f C a m p u s , R o s e t o w n Saskatchewan. Program Centre, Macklin “I believe in what the Training Centre, and college is here to do and that significant involvement we have the right people in with industry and safety place to accomplish our
goals,” said MacDonald. “I will do anything I can to help us achieve those goals, and I’m eager to take the time to connect with all of the amazing staff and learn how I can best support them in my new role.” MacDonald will be responsible for the development and administration of all programs and student services for the college. That portfolio includes meeting the academic needs of students, leading efforts to engage
employers, and ensuring that the college is engaged in economic development activities throughout the region and province. “Through her tenure as region manager for the Kindersley Campus R e g i o n , M i ch e l l e h a s proven to be a thoughtful and dynamic leader,” said Bruce Probert, interim CEO. “She has gained valuable experience and understanding in the areas of program and staff management, and will be a tremendous asset in her new position.”
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Census shows Saskatchewan grew by 65,000 people in five years Most growth ever in any five-year census period
The 2011 Census count, released Wednesday, shows Saskatchewan grew by 65,224 between 2006 and 2011. That is by far the largest population growth in any census period since Statistics Canada started doing the Census every five years in 1956. The population growth also marks a complete reversal from the previous two census periods 1996 to 2001 and 2001 to 2006, which saw Saskatchewan’s population drop by about 11,000 people during each fiveyear period. In its Census release, Statistics Canada called Saskatchewan a “turnaround,” saying: “A complete turnaround occurred in Saskatchewan, where the population increased 6.7 per cent between 2006 and 2011, following declines of 1.1 per cent in each of the two previous intercensal periods.” Premier Brad Wall said the new census numbers show Saskatchewan is on the right track. “ S a s k a t ch e wa n h a s gone from a province where people were moving out, to a province where people are choosing to stay and moving in,” Wall said. “That is because of our growing economy, plenty of job opportunities and our great quality of life.
“Saskatchewan is simply the best place in Canada to live, to work, to raise a family and to build a life. More and more people are now discovering that and it is why our population is growing.” Saskatchewan’s population as of the Census date in May 2011 was 1,033,381. That is somewhat lower than recent Statistics Canada estimates of Saskatchewan’s population because of the Census “undercount” - the fact that some people are missed by the Census. Statistics Canada will estimate this undercount and make an adjustment to the figures in 2013. Until then, the current quarterly population estimates will remain the official population estimates for the province. Saskatchewan’s quarterly population estimate stood at 1,063,535 as of October 1, 2011. Saskatchewan population growth of 6.7 per cent was the third highest among the provinces, behind only Alberta at 10.8 per cent and British Columbia at 7.0 per cent. The three Western provinces were the only provinces ahead of the national growth rate of 5.9 per cent. Saskatchewan cities grew by 8.4 per cent from 2006 to 2011 while towns grew by 8.0 per cent. Villages in Saskatchewan grew by 4.7 per cent, First
Nations grew by 15.7 per cent and northern communities grew by 3.2 per cent. Rural Municipalities and resort villages both saw their populations drop slightly with RMs down 0.9 per cent and Resort Villages down -9.0 per cent. Unlike the 2006 Census which saw several Saskatchewan cities decline in population, every city enjoyed population growth in the 2011 Census. Saskatoon grew by 19,781 people or 9.8 per cent to 222,189 while Regina grew to 193,100 - an increase of 13,818 people
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or 7.7 per cent. Prince Albert grew by 1,002 to 35,129 and Moose Jaw grew by 1,142 to 33,274. The fastest rate of growth of any Saskatchewan city took place in Martensville, which just became a city in 2009. Martensville grew from 4,978 in 2006 to 7,716 in 2011 - a whopping growth rate of 55 per cent. In fact, Martensville was the second-fastest growing city of over 5,000 in all of Canada - just edged out by Milton, Ontario which grew by 56.5 per cent. White City near Regina
was the fastest growing town in Saskatchewan with a growth rate of 70.2 per cent - from 1,113 in 2006 to 1,894 in 2011. Wall said the 2011 Census paints a clear picture of growth in every part of the province and marks a complete turnaround from the previous 2006 Census. “Over half of Saskatchewan cities and 85 per cent of Saskatchewan towns saw their population decline between 2001 and 2006,” Wall said. “Some people saw this decline as inevitable and irreversible. They were
wrong.” Wall said the 2011 Census tells a completely different story. “All 15 of Saskatchewan’s cities and nearly 80 per cent of Saskatchewan towns saw their population increase from 2006 and 2011 - a complete turnaround from the previous five years,”Wall said. “Our government will keep working hard to keep Saskatchewan growing and to meet both the opportunities and the challenges of growth.” To view the Census report visit stats.gov.sk.ca/stats/ pop/Censuspopulation2011. pdf.
Shake a leg . . . St. Gabriel School students were dancing up a storm last Thursday as the kids were celebrating Valentine’s Day a bit early. The school’s Canteen Club put on the Family Night Valentine Dance, getting everyone ready for this week’s big day. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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Town of Biggar Council Minute highlights
Physics lesson . . . Biggar Bantam National Reid Laturnus gets knocked about by a Rosetown Red Wing during Game 2 of their provincial playoff tilt,
Wednesday. Nats came into the contest with a 7-1 lead, finishing off with a 4-all tie for the 11-5 series win. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held January 17, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Don Cleaveley, Penny McCallum, and Kirk Sherbino. Council resolved that Bylaw No. 12-726, a bylaw respecting the Biggar Public Utility Services, be read three times and adopted. Council resolved that Bylaw No. 12-727, a bylaw to fix the rates to be charged for the use and consumption of water and to fix the rates to be charged by way of rent or service charge for the use of sewer, be read three times and adopted.
Musical adventurer to make Prairie debut at Majestic this Saturday International musician, Alexander Sevastian brings a unique spin on music to The Majestic Theatre this Saturday, February 18 - the sixth concert in the Biggar Arts Council’s performance season. Sevastian is the threetime first prize winner of the International Accordion Competition. He won Norway’s Oslofjord Accordion Competition (1988), The Cup of the North in Russia (2000) and the Anthony GallaRini Accordion Competition in the US (2001). Sevastian was born in Minsk, Belarus and began his accordion stud-
ies at the age of seven. In 1991 he attended the Glinka Musical College in Minsk. His advanced studies took him to the Gnessin Academy of Music in Moscow where he received his Masters degree (performance), studying with renowned performer and pedagogue, Friedrich Lips. While at the Academy, Sevastian also studied piano, conducting, and philosophy. He began his professional career in Moscow in 1996, performing with the Russian Radio Orchestra with which he toured as a soloist throughout Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Italy, and Japan.
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Sevastian is also a very active recitalist and chamber musician. Highlights of his career include appearances in the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, The Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory (Moscow), Glinka Capella Hall (St. Petersburg), Suntory Hall (Tokyo), and Minato Mirai Hall (Yokohama). Sevastian and his family moved to Canada in April 2001. In 2002 he joined the internationally recognized Quartetto Gelato and in 2003 he completed an Advanced Certificate in Performance at the University of Toronto where he studied with Joseph Macerollo. Over the past five years Sevastian has extensively toured Canada, the United States, Italy, Japan, Korea, Sweden, Estonia, and Guatemala. Recent solo and orchestral en-
Alexander Sevastian gagements include recitals in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and Italy. Sevastian lives in Toronto with his wife Anna and son Vladimir. In the fall of 2005 he became a Canadian citizen.
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Alexander Sevastian plays the Biggar Majestic Theatre this Saturday, February 18, starting at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets are still available from de Moissac Jewellers.
Council resolved that the General Accounts Pa i d i n t h e a m o u n t of $66,961.06, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $49,037.14, be approved. Council resolved that the deadline to demolish the building located on 236 Second Avenue We s t , p u r s u a n t t o a notice of contravention, be extended to January 31, 2012. Council resolved that the SUMA Volunteer Fire Fighter Insurance Option “B” be renewed for the period March 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013, in the amount of $563.55. Council resolved that t h e To w n o f B i g g a r write a letter of support to the Biggar Supported Employment Program, who work with the disabled to find them employment in our community. Council resolved that the following appointments be made: Building Officials Wayne Meier, Clayton Meier, Ryan Thiessen. Pe s t C o n t r o l O f f i c e r - John Hammond. Wheatland Regional Library Board R o n A r n o l d , Pe n n y McCallum (alternate). Biggar Library Board - Ron Arnold, Penny McCallum. Biggar Regional Park Board Jim Besse, Gene Motruk. Bear Hills RDC - Ray Sadler, Kirk Sherbino. Weed Inspector - John Hammond. Council resolved that the quote from K and S Contracting to repair the south wall at the Biggar Community Hall, be accepted. Council resolved that the letter f r o m G r e g Fo r t n e y regarding developing a Manufactured Home Community, be acknowledged. Council resolved that the offer from Trent Silvernagle to purchase and lease Lots 5-8 Block 4 Plan D4770, be accepted, and further that administration draft the sale and lease agreements for the land. • Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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Opinions Letter to the Editor 16 January 2012 Dear Mayor Ray Sadler Homecoming Scotland 2014 I am writing to you as Mayor of Biggar, which shares its name with Biggar, South Lanarkshire in my Clydesdale constituency which I represent in the Scottish Parliament. Through Homecoming Scotland, the Scottish Government and its agencies, aim to motivate people of Scottish descent, as well as those who simply love Scotland, to ‘come home’ in 2014 and take part in an inspirational celebration of our culture, heritage and the many great contributions Scotland has given to the world. In 2014 the eyes of the world will be on Scotland
as the Commonwealth Games come to Glasgow and Gleneagles hosts the Ryder Cup and Scots at home and abroad mark the 700th anniversary of Bannockburn. To mark these occasions and build on the success of Homecoming Scotland 2009, millions of people of Scots descent worldwide are being invited to return to the ancestral home in 2014. The Town of Biggar shares an obvious link with Scotland by virtue of its name, and I hope this will inspire your citizens to visit our country and perhaps even take a journey to the namesake of their hometown. Planning for 2014 Homecoming is still at the early stages, but you can keep up-to-date on
Aileen Campbell, MSP its development at www. eventscotland.org. I do hope you will be able to make the citizens of Biggar aware of this special year. If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me on the details below. Yours sincerely, Aileen Campbell MSP (Member of the Scottish Parliament)
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Raising eligibility age for benefits a pro-senior policy by Brian Lee Crowley, Managing Director Macdonald-Laurier Institute Distributed by Troy Media Prime Minister Stephen Harper has renewed a perennial debate about when Canadians should expect to retire.According to media reports, Harper has in mind changes to the Old Age Supplement (OAS) and the GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) that would raise the eligibility age for these benefits from 65 to 67. Much of the reaction has focused on how such changes would affect public finances and the Canadian economy, essentially asking whether the benefits of reducing the cost of old age income programs, plus the increased labour supply, justifies making older Canadians “worse off.” But that approaches such changes exactly backward. Decades of bad policy
Such reforms, far from taking something away from seniors, are a tiny step in reversing decades of bad policy that has marginalized older Canadians, damaged their health and harmed their morale. Raising the age of eligibility is emphatically not a matter of imposing costs on seniors in order to benefit the rest of the population. It is an exceptionally proseniors policy to reduce the incentives to stop working at 65. There was a time when age 65 and retirement were closely linked for a compelling reason. By then a life of labour had left the average worker depleted. A few short years of decline were all that they could expect before death. A Canadian male born in 1966, when the Canada Pension Plan was introduced, would only expect to live to age 68 or so. Today it is 79. Age 65 and the moment when one can no longer reasonably be expected
to work have long since parted company. We live longer and in better health. Much work in our increasingly servicesbased economy is not physically taxing. Many conditions associated with ageing can be controlled by medication or corrected by surgery, with new breakthroughs daily. As the magazines say, exaggerating only modestly, 60 is the new 40. Age 65 is no longer the exhausted tail end of life. And the research is eloquent about how central work is to the lives of those able to engage in it, including those over 65. For many, idyllic pictures of early and prolonged retirement without work are in fact not that attractive. Why? Because working is and has always been bound up with human fulfillment, with being productive, useful to others and responsible for oneself. That’s why most people, not just a majority, but
around 90 per cent of them, express great attachment to their work, independently of income, education, social class, and whether they work for private companies, not-for-profits, or the public sector. In both Canada and the United States, the vast majority of people tell pollsters they would continue working even if they no longer needed to, including if they won the lottery. Over four-fifths of Canadians say they would like to continue to work even if they had enough money to retire. And nearly half of Canadians of working age already expect to work beyond the age of 65, and not just for economic reasons, according to a survey done for one financial institution: Future retirees are coming more and more to realize that work (although not necessarily any particular job, a distinction many people seem to have difficulty
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“There is a privacy about it which no other season gives you.... In spring, summer and fall people sort of have an open season on each other; only in the winter, in the country, can you have longer, quiet stretches when you can savor belonging to yourself.” Ruth Stout is the author of this anecdote in which she presents a very interesting perspective on the winter season. Winter is generally a very dreaded season -- one which conjures up images of cold and grey skies. All very depressing. But in actuality winter on the Prairies is anything but. We have lots of sunny days where the sun is very bright. And, not every day is cold -- you know the -40 with windchills that immediately comes to mind. And, so far this winter has been exceptionally mild. So mild that winter vacationers are heard to remark: “why are we leaving with the weather like this.” I recently wrote an article entitled dream vacations where I extolled the many wonders of private islands in warm temp climates but there are many who prefer to enjoy the snow and outdoors during this season.
There is an association called the Winter Cities Institute whose members are northern communities. The goal of these “winter cities” is to explore opportunities promoting the positive aspects of winter while minimizing the negative. “Here houses and towns should open up like flowers to the sun of spring and summer, but also, like flowers, turn their backs on the shadows and the cold northern winds, offering sun-warmth and wind protection to their terraces, gardens and streets. They should be most unlike the arcaded towns and matt-shadowed streets of the south Europeans and Arabs, but most similar in the basic function…helping people to maintain their skin at a comfortable 35 degrees C. When studying the beautiful towns of the south, whether old or new, it is not the forms themselves which should interest us, but the inventiveness and artistry with which people solved their needs which were peculiar to their situation and time, the comfort and beauty which they created. Only by such methods can arise a personal and indigenous Alaskan, Canadian, Scandinavian
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or North Russian tradition.” These are the thoughts of Ralph Erskine who is an architect from Sweden and member of WCI. Members from Canada, Alaska, Finland, northern United States, Sweden and Scotland echo these sentiments. In terms of tourism winter holiday packages can include storm watching, ice hotels, dogsledding, polar bear watching, ice skating, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, skiing, snowboarding, tubing not to mention the variety of festivals and winter carnivals which are hosted. One of the most unique and intriguing travel package is the Aurora Borealis Tour from Yellowknife. There is no need to suffer the doldrums just because a few flakes of snow have fallen. Instead, take a few minutes and embrace the beauty of the season. That’s what one blogger has done. The whole blog is about winter and how wonderful it is. It is filled with loads of pics of winter scenes and activities. Funny thing is every person in those pics has huge smiles on their faces proving just one thing ... winter can be fun.
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Fleet of feet . . . Biggar Jubilee Stadium hosted the Region 10 Wildgoose Skating competition last February 4, bringing athletes from the area to put their best moves on for the scrutinization of the judges. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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The dream of Eugene Aman by Bob Mason The whole thing started some weeks ago, when YT (Yours Truly) saw the name “Hau” mentioned in the regimental history book “Black Yesterdays” Page 368. Quote: “War Diary 23 February 1945. Hau (R.R.) Ron Roscoe! From Hau the groups were to travel southeast as far as possible along four lanes.” And entered again later ... War Diary 26 February 1945 Southwest of Calcar (R.R.) Quote: “Approx. the same time ‘Snuff’ force (that’s C Company!) proceeded South East Captain N.A. Donaldson was killed and a platoon commander Lt. R. Cleator was wounded.” And we were headed toward the Hochwald Forest! “Hau?” And suddenly YT is a little boy again, poring over an old book in the den at home . . . “Two stern faced men strode out from Hau Amid the rain and mist And Eugene Aram walked between With gyves upon his wrist.” I phoned Jim, who has an on-line laptop. “Do you think you can find the name “Eugene Aram” on your laptop?” Jim tried and tried, and finally came up with Eugene Aram was born in Hau, Germany. Then YT looked back. As we crawled up through the leaves of the Hochwald I wonder if some of them had been there in his time. Merrily rose the lark and shook The dew drop from its wing But I never marked its morning flight I never heard it sing For I was stooping once again Under the horrid thing! With breathless speed, like a soul in chase, I took him up and ran, There was no time to dig a grave Before the day began. In lonesome wood, with heaps of leaves I hid the murdered man! I was scared alright, lying there among the leaves of last year, and reached out with my arms to spread them apart so that I could see what was going on. Mebbe it’s a good thing that I didn’t remember Eugene Aram then for, as those leaves ahead of me parted. I might have
come on a few bones. We went into the Forest with about 80 some men and when we came out on Feb. 28 (according to Sergeant Rathburn, page 381) there were only 14 of us left . . . Oh, we were scared alright! The most that I can remember about that time (besides being afraid!) was a few yells, (mebbe Aram’s ghost, eh?) Then down I cast me on my face And first began to weep For I knew my secret then was one That earth refused to keep Or land or sea, though he should be Ten thousand fathoms deep! So wills the fierce avenging sprite Till blood for blood atones. Aye, though he’s buried in a cave And trodden down with stones And years have rotted off his flesh The world will see his bones! For many years the name of Eugene Aram was known all over Europe as the very worst kind of person (possibly a lot because of Hoods publicity!), and because that part of the Rhineland has been fought over for centuries, there must be hundreds of ghosts roaming around in those dismal places with his! Yours Truly often thinks of that forbidding place (especially in late February!) where so many terrible things have been done and so much hate of fellowmen has been shown. I wonder how many are still paying, consciencewise, for the crimes they have committed! Enough about YT’s generation, eh? Let’s go back to Aram’s dream! Oh God! that horrid, horrid dream Besets me now awake Again, again with dizzy brain And my right hand grows raging hot Like Cranmer’s* at the stake! And still no peace for
Biggar players hit ice for ‘Wings . . . Biggar Minor Hockey product, Derek de Vries waits to see how the play will develop, surrounded by Dodsland/Luseland Stars, Monday at the Jubilee Stadium. De Vries, along with fellow Biggar players Dylan Haynes and Catlin Heather hit the ice versus the Stars for a 6-5 loss in a fast, entertaining game. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) the restless clay Will have or mould allow, The horrid thing pursues my soul. It stands before me now! The fearful boy looked up, and saw Huge drops upon his brow! That very night, while gentle sleep The urchin eyelids kissed Two stern faced men set out from Lynn ** Though cold and heavy mist . . . and Eugene Aram walked between With gyves upon his wrist! Some of Thomas Hoods verses don’t seem right to us at times, but the sentiment of the long poem sure does! the laws of man didn’t condemn him mebbe, but the laws of our built-in conscience sure did. And now from forth the frowning sky From Heavens topmost height I hear a voice, the awful voice Of the blood-avenging sprite Thou guilty man! Take up thy dead And hide it from my sight! Take heed, eh? *Thomas Cranmer was burned at the stake in 1553, and had signed a “Recantation” that he didn’t believe in his church, so the hand that he signed with, he thrust into the flames first! ** Lynn? (YT always associated the name Hau!)
Biggar Novice teams attended a tournament in Delisle on February 4. Biggar White lost their first game to Delisle and won their second game against Loreburn sending them to B final Playofffs against Martensville. They were able to beat Martensville winning the B side event. Biggar Black won their first game against Outlook 7-1 and won their second game against Martensville 3-0 sending them to the A final. Biggar Black (pictured above) played Delisle in the A final ending in a 5-5 tie after regular time. After overtime and four shoot outs they were able to get the win. Congratulations to both Biggar Novice White and Black on coming home tournament champions!
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Diamond Lodge News Wheel of Fortune. Wednesday evening we had the birthday party with six birthdays. It was very busy, with great entertainment from ‘Country Two’ and a tasty lunch served by Landis CWL. Thursday morning we stretched our muscles to get ready for everyone’s favourite game, Bingo! Friday morning 10 residents were treated to Breakfast Club, with the smell of bacon in the air the entire building wanted breakfast. In the afternoon we heard ‘Stomping Tom, Live’ as our musical entertainment. Everyone was stomping along! On Saturday morning
we played ‘Home Sweet Home Bingo’, one of the many favourites. In the afternoon we watched the second part of ‘The Alamo’ while snacking on some freshly popped popcorn. Sunday morning we had Spa Time, with nails being painted and hand massages enjoyed by a few of the ladies. 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!
Life Goes On by Alice Ellis Life Goes On met at the United Church on January 12. Gladys lit the candle of remembrance. The group recited The Lord’s Prayer. Alice read the minutes and financial statement. Each member gave their story of family Christmas and happy reunions. The sick
and disabled were remembered with understanding and sympathy. Contacts will be made about new members. The usual tasty luncheon was enjoyed by the members. The next meeting will be held on Feb. 8 at the church.
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Hello from the residents and staff at Diamond Lodge. Well we had a really nice warm week weather wise. Monday morning started off the week with some exercises. In the afternoon we had a game of ‘Blast from the Past’, where we were able to reminisce on various events in our life. The men are still working on puzzles to pass the time. On Tuesday morning was fun with a new volunteer but a familiar face to help update us on current events. Also, another volunteer brought in their dog for us to visit with. In the afternoon we played
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Sharon Hollman, left, goes over some key points as the Biggar Youth Travel Club gets ready for this Thursday’s departure to the South Pacific. They will be heading to Fiji, New Zealand, Australia and Hawaii. (Independent Photo by Kevin
by Tayler McCarty and Taylor Darroch The senior girls basketball team wrapped up their season last week, but the senior boys played John Paul II from North Battleford on Thursday, and head to a tournament in Delisle on the weekend in final preparation for playoffs. The junior girls have their home tournament this Saturday - we hope you can make it out to watch; and the junior boys have a weekend off, but travel to Asquith on Monday for more games. It’s busy around here! The basketball season hadn’t yet come to an end, and already many badminton players are choosing to hit the gym in hopes of making provincials. Our annual Telemiracle fund raiser will begin on Monday, February 13. Next week I will be able to share some of the outrageous tasks teachers and students have so kindly volunteered for this excellent cause. Valentine’s Day is next week, which means the SRC will be having Red Day on Tuesday. Make sure to dig in your closet and dress to impress! Oh yes, and get candy. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the SRC will be selling
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Agriculture Farmers need to have options by Calvin Daniels If there is one thing I have written about before which I see as critical to the future of farming, at least as we know it, it is a public investment in varietal crop development. It is great to see major corporations involved in crop research, but the result of that work often comes with some substantial costs. It’s not that making a profit on its research doesn’t make business sense, but those profits can limit farmer options, ranging from herbicides used, on crop varieties with such gene technology, or in how a crop is marketed, or held over for planting in future years. Farmers need to have options, and while corporate varieties work for many, and is an important aspect of development as we most forward, there remains a place for public dollars to be at work. Public dollars should be led by farmers themselves. Check-offs on crop sales which co-op dollars for investment in research are hugely important as it provides farmers with some direct say in what
research takes place. Whoever controls the purse strings has a lot to say about the direction research takes. Farmer dollars also show their commitment, and that often helps convince government to invest tax dollars in public research too. It is of course important government, b o t h federally and provincially, make that investment. While some in large cities might question why tax dollars go to creating better wheat, ultimately such research helps to ensure farmers will be able to continue to feed a growing population. Varieties with better yields, or the ability to fight disease, or be resistance to insects, et cetera, all give farmers a better chance of meeting the food needs of a growing world population. Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall touched on that need recently when he announced $10 million in new funding for wheatrelated research over five years. The 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 back on top again,” said Wall in a release on the funding. “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.” Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture Bob Bjornerud picked up on the same theme. “We have some of the best producers in the world in Saskatchewan and we are committed to investing in research to address their needs,” said Bjornerud in the same release. “This increased research
he 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.” Certainly Wall’s announcement should be seen as a worthwhile investment in not just the province’s economy, but in ensuring a food supply for all.
Initial payments for 2011-12 crop year increased The CWB announced that 2011-12 initial payments for specific grades of spring wheat and durum, and for designated barley, will increase effective February 9, 2012. The increases will range from $5.05 to $27.90 per tonne for wheat (depending on grade and class), from $35.20 to $45.55 per tonne for durum, and $51.90 per tonne for designated barley. The adjustment payments, in dollars per tonne, for representative grades in the pool account are listed below. The total initial payment to date is basis in-store Vancouver or St. Lawrence and must be adjusted for freight/ elevation charges to
arrive at farmgate prices. A complete listing of payments for all grades in dollars per tonne and dollars per bushel is posted on cwb.ca under “Farmers” and “Farmer Payments”. No 1 Canada Western Red Spring wheat 13.5; $214.85 (Initial Payment); $24.90 (Adjustment Payment); $239.75 (Total Payment to date). No. 1 Canada Western Amber Durum 12.5; $215.00; $44.30; $259.30. Select Canada Western Two-Row barley; $230; $51.90; $281.90. Farmers who delivered wheat to the CWB between August 1, 2011 and February 8, 2012 will receive an adjustment payment. Producers
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funding will lead to new wheat varieties which will ultimately create long-term benefits for Saskatchewan farmers.” Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association Chair Gerrid Gust spoke for the farm industry in welcoming the research dollars. “Wheat has always been an important crop for Saskatchewan farmers and research is critical to our future,”
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Biggar receives new Reverend January 15, 2012, a truly wintery day in this balmy winter, brought 130 plus friends, relatives, parishioners, peers and visiting clergy to celebrate the Ordination of Mark Kleiner, and his installation and induction as pastor to Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Paul’s Anglican Parish in Biggar. Redeemer Lutheran hosted the spirit filled gathering. Lutheran Bishop Cindy Halmarson and the Anglican Bishop for the diocese of Saskatoon, Bishop David Irving, presided at the service. Vern Ratzlaff brought the sermon on the gospel of ‘Feed My Sheep.’ Glenn Dokken from Cabri, presented Mark for ordination. Many clergy
attended from Saskatoon and throughout Saskatchewan to support Mark and bless him on his pastoral journey. Reverend David Hunter and his wife, Margaret Hundeby Hunter gifted the service with trumpet and solo voice. Mark’s mother, the Reverend Heather Kleiner, presented her son with his father John’s red stole. The PALS congregation gave Mark a gift of an Advent/Epiphany stole. At the close of the service the assembly sang the hymn, Let Streams of Living Justice with words by William Whitla, a Toronto based composer and Anglican priest. The composer gave permission for the use of the hymn, and even sent two additional verses,
including one written specifically for his friend’s ordination. The celebration headed downtown for a wonderful roast beef supper that the local congregation hosted at the New Horizons Hall. Many people contributed to the decoration of the hall and the supper. Their generosity and hospitality was a blessing to Mark and his family who came from Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Saskatoon and Regina. A beautiful cake, made by Linda Tapp, was a fitting ending to the supper and the day. Offering from the service was collected to support the continued nurturing of future leaders in the Anglican and Lutheran church.
Fortnightly by Alice Ellis Fortnightly met at the museum on January 16. President Marlene Sinclair welcomed the members. Secretary Tillie Zimmer read the roll call on “Your favourite royal”. Members of the past and present were mentioned as favourites. Prince Phillip even got a vote! Tillie read the minutes and financial statement. The
Christmas charity gift will go the program for feeding hungry children at school. Valentine cards will be sent to local past members. Marlene Sinclair and Billie McNaught presented a program on Queen Alexandra, wife of Queen Victoria’s son, Edward VIII. She was born in 1884 and died in 1925, and was beloved by the British people.
The father was King Christian IX from Denmark and her brother George was King of Greece. Europe has been governed over the centuries by a mix of royal blood. It is refreshing today to have in waiting Prince William and his commoner wife. The ladies enjoyed a lovely lunch and happy social hour.
Saskatchewan starts the year with record employment Saskatchewan reachedrecord highs for the month of January with 520,600 people employed including 419,900 fulltime jobs. “Saskatchewan’s economy is a leader in Canada,” Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris said February 3. “With strong growth in Aboriginal and youth employment, Saskatchewan continues to be a great place to live and work.” Off-reserve Aboriginal employment experienced year-over-year growth of
6,200 jobs (18 per cent) for the eighth consecutive month of gains. Aboriginal youth employment also increased year-over-year by 1,400 jobs (17.3 per cent) for the third consecutive month. Youth employment overall also increased by 4,300 jobs (5.5 per cent). Saskatchewan is continuing to see growth in the major cities with 4,400 more jobs in Regina (year-over-year) and Saskatoon showing an increase of 2,900 jobs (year-over-year). Regina’s unemployment rate of 4.4
per cent was again the lowest in the country. Saskatchewan’s 5.0 per cent unemployment rate remains the second lowest in the country behind Alberta (4.9 per cent) and well below the national average of 7.6 per cent. “Even with record numbers of people working, more opportunities are available,” Norris said. “This morning, the SaskJobs.ca Web site has more than 10,300 job vacancies posted in every part of the province.”
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Strong land sale of $28.7 million to start the year Saskatchewan’s dynamic oil patch continues to attract interest and investors, as shown by the results from the first sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights for 2012. February’s sale generated $28.7 million in
revenue for the province. That number also brought total land sale revenues for the 201112 fiscal year to $234.1 million. “This was another solid land sale for the province and a very good start to the year,” Energy and
Resources Minister Bill Boyd said Thursday. “What we saw in this sale was fierce competition among junior companies for dispositions, and strong interest in geological plays across the province beyond the Bakken and Lower Shau-
navon. “Major companies are busy working their existing inventories, and Saskatchewan is coming off its second-best year for oil well drilling. The signs are pointing to a great year ahead for our industry.”
February’s sale included 182 lease parcels that attracted $26.4 million in bonus bids and six petroleum and natural gas exploration licences that sold for $2.3 million. The Weyburn-Estevan area received the most bids with sales of $13.4 million. The KindersleyKerrobert area was next at $7.4 million, followed by the Lloydminster area at $6.1 million and the Swift Current area at $1.8 million.
The highest price for a single parcel was $1.8 million. Westfire Energy Ltd. acquired this 259-hectare lease parcel northeast of Eston. The highest price on a per-hectare basis was $10,405. Scott Land and Lease Ltd. bid $168,462 for a 16-hectare lease parcel south of Lashburn. The next sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas dispositions will be held on April 9, 2012.
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On Saturday, Biggar Diamond Lodge received a generous donation of $10,035.69 from the Springwater Snow Plow Group. this donation will go far to assist in providing basic equipment for the new facility and significantly enhance the quality of life opportunities for the residents in the new “Home” design and model of care. Contributors of the Springwater group are: (left to right) Ken Haynes; Bill Turner; Wes Goring; Brad Rea; Norman Haynes; Hector Miller, Secretary/Treasurer; Deb Kurulak-Milne; Bob Bourk, President. (Submitted photo)
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TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST TOWN OF BIGGAR Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 16th day of April, 2012, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. DESCRIPTION OF LAND Assessment Number
Lot Sec
Blk Plan Twp Rge
495002400
4 5 21 20 21 27 4 5 1 5 13 4 16 36 37 41 36 37 38 7 13 14 15 16 17 30 31 22 23 24 25 26
33 33 33 39 39 41 42 42 53A 96 99 100 101 1 1 1 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6
495003450 495008220 495010600 495011000 495017150 504900700 504901750 504902150 504904050 505001800
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505009650 505011500
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G167 128079355 $ 847.37 G17 128079434 G167 140421114 $ 752.19 G167 139076590 $2,231.54 G167 139076602 77-S-21957 113866847 $1,981.03 G167 129532822 $2,392.28 G167 129532866 101926481 134786616 $1,826.40 G606 24 114535380 $ 986.11 65-S-05233 135196454 $ 873.13 65-S-05233 139769667 $1,689.42 65-S-05233 131002322 $2,369.64 D4770 135121766 $1,002.56 D4770 135121777 101561879 Ext 2 135121665 D4770 134251051 $2,095.06 D4770 134250960 D4770 134251028 D4770 114519269 $1,796.13 D4770 139086906 $6,102.82 D4770 139086917 D4770 139086928 D4770 139086939 D4770 139086940 D4770 126437483 $ 603.39 D4770 126437609 D4770 114519854 $3,874.66 D4770 114519865 D4770 114519876 D4770 140932885 $2,138.07 D4770 140932896
Advertising Total Costs Arrears $11.88
$ 859.25
$ 5.94 $11.88
$ 758.13 $2,243.42
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$1,986.97 $2,404.16
$ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $17.82
$1,832.34 $ 992.05 $ 879.07 $1,693.36 $2,375.58 $1,020.38
$17.82
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$1,802/07 $6,132.52
$11.88
$ 615.27
$17.82
$3,892.48
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$2,149.95
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Lot Sec
505014650 505016350 505017550 505021750
2 38 20 16 17 9 15 15 21 1 2 3 2 14 20 16 9 27 28 23 24 1 20 2 10 8 9 13 7 16 1 3 12 19 20
505025900 505026200 505028300 505028600 505028900
505032300 505032950 505033250 505034050 505034700 505035050 505035100 505035500 505035530 505037050 505039150 505040250 505041650 505042300 505044059 505044250 505110200 505110650 505110900 505111000 505111450 505112400 515100050 890000102
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8 8 9 11 11 13 13 15 15 16 16 16 19 19 19 20 21 21 21 21 21 23 24 26 27 28 29 29 84 84 85 85 85 86 86 NW32 35 Pt B
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Total Arrears
D4770 137390812 $1,253.55 D4770 138543262 $ 627.81 D4770 127180560 $ 649.89 D4770 139359910 $ 607.97 D4770 139359831 D4770 138014007 $ 843.50 D4770 128979376 $ 749.67 D4770 140543939 $1,068.84 D4770 114681449 $ 981.32 D4770 114681506 $ 131.42 D4770 114681517 D4770 114681528 D4770 138510996 $ 716.57 D4770 114682248 $ 967.17 D4770 129212670 $ 778.72 D4770 128104725 $ 656.75 D4770 109080840 $ 620.18 101562027 Ext 9 139369562 $ 942.38 101562016 Ext 10 114682608 $ 372.99 D4770 134140643 $1,314.73 D4770 134196543 $2,293.49 D4770 129236564 $1,539.31 D4770 135751316 $ 657.67 D4770 138317070 $ 945.87 D4770 134311092 $ 315.67 D4770 123254715 $ 674.74 D4770 135558210 $ 860.77 D4770 135586840 $1,061.76 G187 130670300 $ 733.14 G187 114534738 $ 659.76 G187 139851041 $ 658.25 G187 135742248 $1,310.01 G187 134119087 $1,466.02 G187 130905378 $ 323.15 G187 130905413 14 W3 139155431 $ 34.61 110027944 $1,476.40
Advertising Total Costs Arrears $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $11.88
$1,259.49 $ 633.75 $ 619.85
$ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $17.82
$ 849.44 $ 755.61 $1,074.78 $ 987.26 $ 149.24
$ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5.94 $ 5,94 $11.88
$ 722.51 $ 973.11 $ 784.66 $ 662.69 $ 626.12 $ 948.32 $ 378.93 $1,320.67 $2,299.43 $1,545.25 $ 663.61 $ 951.81 $ 321.61 $ 680.68 $ 866.71 $1,067.70 $ 739.08 $ 665.70 $ 664.19 $1,315.95 $1,471.96 $ 335.03
$ 5.94 $ 5.94
$ 40.55 $1,482.34
Dated this 13th day of February, 2012 Barb Barteski, Treasurer
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012
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Families that do not have access to land of their own ie: apartment dwellers, or those with shaded backyards, join together with other members of their community to create a community garden. Children like to work in the gardens. If one makes it fun, and rewarding, many lessons can be taught in a garden. The gardens in Saskatoon celebrate with potlucks two or three times a year, a coming together of many cultures and traditions.
by Delta Fay Cruickshank, of The Independent Last weekend, my friend and I were in the city attending a conference put on by CHEP (Child Hunger and Education Program). The main discussion was about Community Gardens. It was so wonderful to be in the company of gardeners, talking about gardens, planning, planting and potlucks. There are over 20 community gardens in Saskatoon, and many more planned. Through CHEP, these community gardens dotted throughout the city allow families to get together to plan, and support each other in the overhaul business of a community garden. CHEP also puts on workshops on gardening, composting, canning, jam making and nutrition for the community gardeners. The core of CHEP is Food Security. This refers to the availability of food and one’s access to it. A household would be considered food secure when the members of the family are not hungry or fear starvation. Believe it or not, there are families in Saskatchewan who are not food secure, they do not have access to wholesome foods, and
starvation is a fact of life. Another aspect of food security is the ability of a community to feed itself. Picture our town if for some reason the trucks did not pull in with the supply of foodstuffs to fill the shelves of our grocery stores! Now, I do not want to be a fear monger, maybe a realist. Where I used to live, a good snowstorm could stop the trucks from coming into town, maybe for a week. Also, the percentage of families who were going to bed hungry was staggering! Old age pensioners who had to make a choice of heat or food! The community had to be called together to address these food security issues. The result of calling the community together to consider food security started a creation of an almost self sufficient town. This town now creates its own grain, flour, milk, cheese, butter, wine, butchering, farmer’s market, winter greenhousing, fruit and vegetable canning in a community kitchen, the school children are learning to plant and harvest gardens and the hungry are fed, as
In a community garden, a member will have access to an allotment of ground. On this land, they can grow an astonishing array of vegetables, small fruits and flowers. Meeting new people and creating friendships will be other bonuses. (Photo from metro-creatives. com)
well as taught how to grow their own food. This community is food secure now. Also, it is a very proud community,
knowing that it is selfsufficient if the need rises. The whole dynamics of the town are changing, there is a vibrancy on
the street, the pride shows in the overall care of town, in the positive changes - old buildings are fixed up and flowers overfill every corner of the vacant lots! And a beautiful community garden! Wikipedia describes a community garden as “a single piece of land gardened collectively by a group of people.” At the conference we met people who have been a part of creating and maintaining a community garden and those who are just beginning to start a garden in their community. One speaker, Renata Klassen, was such an inspiration! She has been the garden coordinator for the
community gardens in Eastview in Saskatoon for years. She started her most interesting talk with “Do as I say, do not do as I did!” She related the problems, the results and fun she has had in the gardens. What she stressed over and over again was the word “community” is the first word in community gardens! The most important first step in creating a community garden is not so much where will it be, but who will organize it and who will be the partners in creating it. Again, it is a community effort. Could this community get together to create a garden? What do you think?
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012
Landis Locals Helen Buxton 658-2115
January 21 a birthday party was held at Bonnie and Don Suchans for Joyce Shaw’s 75th birthday and Brenda Garrett Reddick’s 50th birthday. A supper was brought in and enjoyed by all. Some of the family that came to visit were Daniel and Kristy Suchan and family, Curt Suchan, Travis and Amy Suchan and family, Brent Suchan and D’Shae, David Shaw form Vernon, British Columbia, Marilyn Johnson from Lady Smith, British Columbia, Valerie, Riley and Ryan Wheaton and Nicole, Verne Garrett and Brenda, Barb and Cliff Kappel, Brad and D’Arcy Kappel and family from Bonnyville, Bill and Luke Garrett, Brenda and Carl Reddick from Airdrie, Alberta, Janel Reddick, Bev Garrett and Bob Atkinson, Bailen and Roxie Atkinson and family, Colton Atkinson, Wes and Bernie Garrett and family. Some family members were missing due to other commitments. A fun evening was held by all.
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The Prairie women on Snowmobiles Mission 2012 Ride for Breast Cancer Research made Landis one of their stops this year. Every year since 2001, a group of 11 woman make a ride of approximately 2,000 miles around the province collecting donations and raising awareness for breast cancer research. This year, because of the lack of snow, they rode their machines for only about 1,000 kilometres in three and one-half days. For the rest of the trip, they had to load the machines on a truck, and ride in a van. They try to stop at the hometown of a rider whenever they can. Mallory Sittler was the Landis driver, and says Landis was the most profitable noon stop they had. Everyone gathered at the Complex for chili on a bun and a visit with the women. Four Landis area women received special
pins because they are breast cancer survivors. The women are Janice Archdekin, Mary Lehnert, Vera Halter and Marian Huggins of Cando accepted on behalf of her daughter, Shelley Johnson of Edson, Alberta. One of the three men who drove the vehicles, and kept the machines in running order was Andy Scott. This year they earned $18,4170.56 for breast cancer research. A new business has opened its doors in Landis. Gmac’s Agteam is an
agricultural retail with crop inputs, agronomy advising, and equipment and retail sales. This is one of nine locations for the company across West Central Saskatchewan. Mallory Sittler, agronomist, is managing the Landis location in the space formerly occupied by Rapunzel’s Hair Shop. Bruce and Judy Hakes from Goodsoil, were in town Saturday to visit Alberta Dearing and Joe and Denise Pak.
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Busy start to 2012 for #300 Fisher Cadets On January 28, No. 300 Fisher RCACS hosted the Zone Curling playoffs in Landis. Teams from West Central Saskatchewan came together to compete for a place at the Provincials to be held later this month in Estevan. The team from No. 300 Fisher carried a winning streak all the way to the final game where they secured a silver medal place. First place and the gold medals went to the Lloydminster team - good luck in Provincials! On February 4, cadets participated in a Airport Activity Day. The cadets were granted rare access to the control tower at the John G Diefenbaker Airport. Following that we boarded a bus and toured the aerodrome, the hangars, and even got to ride down the runway in our tour bus! Next we were off to the SIAST Commercial Pilot Training Cen-
ter. Here cadets learned about the commercial pilot program and all kinds of career opportunities in the aviation industry. Each cadet got flying time in the commercial flight sim and had a great time flying around the virtual city of Vernon, British Columbia. Then we were off for a tour of Air Ambulance where the cadets received hands on exposure to the air craft and got an opportunity to talk to Air Ambulance pilots and staff about their experiences. Finally we were off to Centre Cinema to enjoy the movie Red Tails - the true story of the Tuskagee Airman. We have many people to thank for making this day such a fun and successful day for the cadets. The cadets are busy practicing for the Marksmanship and Drill Competitions coming up in late February and early
March. As well, plans are in motion for summer training opportunities, survival, sports competitions, and possibly some more gliding. Cadets is a leadership based youth program for Canadian youth ages 12-18 years of age. For more information visit cadets.ca or stop by on any parade night onWedesdays. WO2 McCrea and FSGT A. George in flight sim.
No. 300 Fisher Curling Team 2012: Garrett McCrea, Regan Sittler, Michael Nicklin, Geoffrey Massie, Braydon Voll.
Barry, a pilot from Air Ambulance teaches the cadets about the King Air aricraft they use.
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Asquith News Neil Millard 329-4235 Tip of the Day: Squeeze lemon into green tea and absorb up to 60 per cent more antioxidants. The warmer weather we have been having really shortens up the winter. We are now even in a shorter month. It is still a little too early to start thinking about our Income Tax work simply because we haven’t received all the receipts, et cetera. So we can relax for awhile yet! It’s that time again! Don’t forget Soup and Sandwich Day is on the 17th of February. Celebrate “Family Day” with your family and do various activities together. Make it a Fun Day! The Asquith Fire Department will hold their meeting on Tuesday, Feb.
21. The Seniors will hold their bingo on Friday, Feb. 24. Question: How often do you laugh until your stomach hurts? Robin Dunbar, an evolutionary psychologist at Oxford University, says laughing releases feel good endorphins, increases pain resistance and promotes social bonds. Albert Nerenberg, a pioneer in the “laughter movements”, recommends hosting a laughter party: Get together with a group of people and laugh until it becomes uncontrollable, another good strategy is to smile more; scientists in Sweden found smiling is a contagious behaviour that helps happiness ripple across the room.
Who said It? If you a watch game, it’s fun. If you play at it, it’s golf.” (Bob Hope). Until then - you know the score! The Common Cold Many children have two to six colds each year! A cold is caused by a virus. Look for a runny nose, scratchy throat, possibly a cough, watery eyes, loss of appetite and possibly a fever. Symptoms can last a few days to a week. Thanks again to John Dahlseide for all his hard work and also his volunteer time spent at the arena. That doesn’t go unnoticed! Congratulations to the Biggar Independent on their future new building in Biggar!
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Lady sings the Blues . . . Rita Chiarelli entertained a lucky group at the Leipzig Serenity Retreat, Tuesday. The treatment centre hosted a fund raising steak dinner, with the entertainment provided by the Juno award-winning roots and blues artist often proclaimed as ‘The Goddess of the Blues.’ (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)
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Audrey Mason news On Saturday, February 11, Melody, Ken, Tania
Perdue Community bowling results Club 55: MHS, Tom Davies, 223; LHS, Carol Lemon, 209; MHT, Tom Davies, 653; LHT, Kay Munro, 553; THS; BeeGees, 1,142; THT; BeeGees, 3,216; MHA, Tom Davies, 186; LHA, Kay Munro, 173. Ladies: LHS, Wendy Munro, 250; LHT, Wendy Munro, 576; THS, Bleepers, 1,124; THT, Bleepers, 3,154; LHA, Joey Levitt, 182. Mens: MHS, George Bartley, 235; MHT, Jim Nicholls, 570; THS, WWF, 724; THT, WWF, 2,042; MHA, Al Levitt, 186. Mixed: MHS, Al Levitt, 231; LHS, Joey Levitt, 202; MHT, Al Levitt, 640; LHT, Joey Levitt, 586; THS; Smilin’ 5, 1,029; THT; Smilin’ 5, 3,026; MHA; Chai Senglow, 196; LHA; Joey Levitt, 185. No Tap Tournament, Feb. 5, 2012: First; Jason Munro, Danielle Munro, Kyren Wilkinson, Brayden Wilkinson. Second; George and Arlene Barltey, Al and Joey Levitt. Third; Bob and Donna Brown, Ken and Marie Lepp (Rosetown). HT; Millie Gibson, 280. HM; Bob Brown, 302. Hidden Score;Donna Eaton, 159. Half and Half winners: Donna Eaton, Elizabeth McMahon. Lunch catered by YBC and YBC mothers. Thank you.
and “Micha”, brought up my new dishwasher. The old one quit! They arrived about 5 p.m., and by 6, it was in the kitchen and the old one out. Though not new, it looks new - was hardly used. So, we’re in business again! Melody soon had potatoes boiling and meat in the oven. With Ken and Tania as helpers, supper was ready quickly. Ken likes to make soup, so left me a hearty amount. Tania showed me pictures of her pupils
day in the outdoors. Ken was a help too, building a bonfire, et cetera. A bus took all to their destination and home. Though working part-time, Ken took the day off to accompany them. Tania appreciated his help. They all left here about 2 p.m. Sunday, back home to regular stuff. Gregg enjoyed their visit as well, and Micha was quite at home, too, as Tania taught her some “dos” and “don’ts”. The weather was perfect for travel.
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Joyce Shaw would like to thank Bonnie and Don Suchan and families and friends for putting on a nice birthday celebration for Brenda and herself. Greatly appreciated. 7p1 The Guran family would like to thank family, friends, neighbours and relatives for attending the funeral of Clarence James Guran, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin who passed away December 24, 2011 at his home in Regina, Sask. Also thanks to Pierre Charpentier of Shanider Funeral Service, Reverend Jo-Ann Hills for of¿ciating, Designs by Ann for the Àower arrangement; Stephane Beaulieu for the beautiful Àowers; and everyone participating in the funeral service, ushers Jack Pich and Raymond Miller; urn bearer Gary Guran; Àower bearer Debra Lynn Simpson; Memorial Register Attendant Nadine Hipkiss; Eulogy by Stan Stanek, Kelly Flemming, Don McBride and Stephane Beaulieu; pianist Brenda Hamilton, hymns Carmen Ledding; and for the cards and donations to Rosetown and District Health Centre. It was all very much appreciated. 7c1
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 FEBRUARY 1 - 22: Wendy Weseen, ‘Obsolete Spaces’ …showing in the Credit Union Gallery at The Biggar Museum, 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. 5c3 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: 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
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COMING EVENTS 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 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19: Dance, 2-5 p.m. with Three for the Show at Biggar Community Hall. Admission $10 includes lunch and door prizes. 9482913/948-2922 7p1 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21: St. Paul’s Anglican Pancake Supper, 5 - 7 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons. Pancakes, sausages, ham, beverage. $5 per person (preschool free). Everyone welcome! 6p3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22: Ash Wednesday Service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. 6c3 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23: Vegetarian Dinner Club at Biggar New Horizons, 6 p.m. Contact Fran 237-4422 (h) or Wednesday and Thursday 9482446 (w). $5/person 6p3 FRIDAYS during Lent: Interdenominational services at 12:05 p.m. followed by lunch at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, corner of King St. and 4th Ave. E., Biggar, First service February 24. Sponsored by Biggar and District Ministerial. Everyone welcome. 7p6 FRIDAY, MARCH 23: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “Cadence”, 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. 7c6
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SERVICES Need somebody to tend bar at your function, wedding, anniversary, etc. Contact Biggar Arts Council members, Denise, 948-5146 or Marilyn, 948-2792. tfn
Biggar Insurance Services CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Full Time Career Opportunity A full time customer service representative is required. The successful applicant may be required to work in both our Biggar and Landis Branches. THE POSITION: This position reports to the OfÀce Manager. The core function of the position is to respond to customer needs by delivering motor licence issuing and other insurance products and services. QUALIFICATIONS: The position requires an individual that is conÀdent, has a positive attitude towards learning and change, shows initiative, can work independently, and is friendly, outgoing and reliable. Minimum Grade 12 education is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, general PC operations, basic accounting principals and practices, as well as cash-handling experience, would be considered beneÀcial. COMPENSATION: The salary for the position will be commensurate with qualiÀcations and experience. Biggar Insurance Services is an employer-of-choice with a competitive compensation package that includes group beneÀts and a matched pension plan, as well as a Health Care Spending Allowance. CLOSING: Interested applicants should submit their resume by February 24, 2012 to: Biggar Insurance Services P. O. Box 729 BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0 Attn: Anita Silvernagle Email: Anita, Silvernagle@biggarinsurance.ca We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Energetic and self-motivated individual able to work with public, install satellite systems, TVs, etc. Abelt to conduct sales and service. We train, but must be able to perform duties without supervision. Submit resume to Biggar Leisure (AVU), Box 1509, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 or drop off at 216 Main Street, Biggar. NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect
HOME BASED BUSINESS. Established franchise network, serving the legal profession, seeks self-motivated individuals. No up-front fees. Exclusive territory. Complete training. Continuous Operational Advertising Support; www. lormit.com.
SERVICE MANAGER Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, bene¿ts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@ telusplanet.net.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
TRADES INVITATION Sun West School Division invites the following trades to contact our Facilities Manager, Dave Adnam (dave.adnam@sunwestsd.ca) if you would like to be added to our approved vendor list: Electricians Plumbing and Heating Air Conditioning Carpenters HVAC Controls Windows and Doors Stucco and Masonry Locksmith Landscaping Please see www.sunwestsd.ca for contact procedures and open projects.
Classi¿eds Work Phone 948-3344
Speedway Moving Systems Requires O/O for our 1 ton and 3 ton Àeets to transport RVs throughout N. America. We offer competitive rates and Co. Fuel cards. Paid twice monthlydirect deposit. Must have clean abstract and ability to cross border.1-866-736-6483; www. speedwaymovingsystems.com DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’ s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring April-August. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www. vivint.ca
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Big Freight Systems Inc is hiring OWNER OPERATORS for our deck division. Contact Frank McKeown at (306)371-2923 or email at frank.mckeown@ bigfreight.com. Farm business/assistant manager, $50,000-$65,000/ year; farm sprayer and equipment operator, $17-$24/hour; farm labourer and operations, $12$18/hour. To apply, visit our ad at saskjobs.ca, search for Biggar, Saskatchewan as location; or email resume to singerent@ hotmail.ca. For more info call OJ at 306-948-6548. 7c1 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 Journeyman hairstylist required in Rocanville, Sask. Information at www.rocanville. ca. Call Rocanville Economic Development at 645-2164, or email tburke@sasktel.net 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. FORT MCMURRAY JOBS! Jacobs Field Services Ltd. (JFSL Triton Division) is looking for Pipe¿tters and Rig Welders for camp job starting in March. Excellent wages, CLAC bene¿ts, Àights provided to Edmonton, Calgary and Saskatoon. Email: humanresources@ tritonprojects.com. Fax 780-4856722. Phone 780-969-1890.
Place a classified by phone or online! 948-3344 biggarindependent.ca
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012
THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17
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
113 - 3rd 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
Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial rd
113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar
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 Owners/Operators • Travis Young • Dallas Young • Claude Young
Biggar, Sask.
Spray Foam Insulation
Email: northland83@yourlink.ca Want to insulate your quonset, farm/commercial buildings, house or cabin? Lower your heating and cooling costs and add strength to your buildings!
948-3389
MADGE
Cell 948-4478
Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff
CONTRACTING LTD.
www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com
BSA
Exposure, Experience and Effort.
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
GLASS INSTALLATION
Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0
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
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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
948-5052 (office) Dave Molberg
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 13, 2012
Business & Professional LEGAL SERVICES
ACCOUNTING
BUSSE LAW
BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B.
Chartered Accountant Notary Public
302 Main Street, Biggar, SK
201B-2nd Ave. West
948-3376
948-3346
P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.
after hours George: 948-4042
…serving your community since 1972
Phone: 948-5133
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
Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar
948-3996 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
INVESTMENTS
Open Monday-Saturday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic
Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES
948-2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer
Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca
Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar
B IG G AR I NSU RAN C E S E R VICES 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
Photos by Jocelyn Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.
www.photosbyjocelyn.com
306-948-2814
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 Owned & operated by Kevin Fick
227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar
948-1722
ADVERTISING is an investment in your business.
• photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc. Call Anne @ 948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net
Judy Judy Kahovec: Kahovec… 882-4313, Cellcell 831-7935 306-882-4313, 831-7935 Carey Krchov: 882-3213 Carey Krchov…882-3213
948-3381
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
Rosetown, Sask.
306-882-2289
YH Truck, Ag & Auto
Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses GEORGE STAHL (306) 948-3776 cell: (306) 260-6503 Ph:
• Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com
521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109 To advertise in this directory, please call Urla at The Independent
• 948-3344 • This feature will appear Weekly. ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL DIRECTORY RATES.
Box 736, Biggar
Phone:
948-5600
HAULS TO DUMP Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck
Ph: 948-3856 or cell: 948-7896 Handi-Man, J.G. Smith
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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
Prairieland Collision
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
Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System
AUTOMOTIVE KRF Automotive Detail Centre
Anne G. Livingston
• Jackets • Windsuits • Shirts • Hunting Gear • Bunnyhugs • Caps • Toques • Bags
Tree services available…
SERVICES
948-3955
CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer
Ivan Young,
email: northland83@yourlink.ca
INSURANCE
• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more
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•Texas Gates •Spray Foam Insulation •Sandblasting & Painting •Internal Coatings g •Rock Guard Coatings
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Phone: 948-2204 or 948-3886
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NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING
222 Main Street 306 948 5377
• 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
• Topsoil • Lawn Care • Leveling • Sod • Patio Blocks
Sewing & Embroidery
1st Ave. West, Biggar
Open: Mon.-Fri. Doctor of Optometry
• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting
701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar
OPTOMETRISTS
Kirk Ewen
948-2879, evenings 948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky
M & N REPAIR
Roe & Company
SERVICES
Rebel Landscaping Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George
Garry A. Faye
SERVICES
AUTOMOTIVE
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
available at Grape Moments located in The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar
948-3344
HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.
Custom Grain Hauling 306-948-9278 Landis, Sask.
Atkinson Trucking Landis, Sask. …For all your Local Grain Hauling Needs Bailen Atkinson 658-4460 or 948-4450
Rockin D Trucking & Cattle
• Cattle hauling with 21 ft. gooseneck trailer • round and large square bale hauling with step-deck or highboy semi-trailers • also buying and selling straw and forage • also machinery hauling Home • 306-948-2037 Alex • 306-948-7291 Dan • 306-948-7843 Biggar, Sask.
CLASSIFIEDS WORK
…call 948-3344
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012
THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19
Report from the Legislature by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (2 February, 2012) Spring Session and Budget The Premier has announced that the spring session of the Legislative Assembly will begin on Monday March 5. The initial focus of the session will be the first budget of our second term. The 2012-13 provincial budget will be delivered on March 21. This budget will keep our economy strong and growing, be balanced and deliver on our modest campaign promises. Our campaign promises were designed to ensure that everyone continues to benefit from Saskatchewan’s historic growth. One important promise we made was to take further steps to make post-secondary education more accessible and affordable. The Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship program will provide up to $2,000 over four years to new high school graduates to reduce the cost of post-secondary tuition in Saskatchewan. We already have the best graduate retention program in the country, but it is important we continue taking action to ensure our young people choose Saskatchewan as the place to live, build a career and raise a family. This year’s budget also contains measures that
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
will make life more affordable, such as an expansion to the PST exemption for kids’ clothing. This tax change took effect November 15, 2011, and applies to children aged 15 to 17. This means more Saskatchewan families will save five per cent on all children’s clothing. We have also expanded The Active Families Benefit to all children less than 18 years of age. This is an annual refundable tax benefit which helps with the cost of children participating in cultural, recreational, and sport activities. Parents can claim up to $150 per child. Housing affordability is a challenge that our government has been working to solve. To that end we have the new and expanded First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit that came into effect January 1, 2012. This credit will make it easier for people to get into the housing market by providing a provincial non-refundable income tax credit up to $1,100, to eligible taxpayers.
All of these programs help make Saskatchewan the best place in Canada to live. We can take these important measures for a couple of reasons: continued historic growth of Saskatchewan’s economy and our government’s commitment to manage that growth responsibly. We see examples of that growth over and over again. For example, over the past year Saskatchewan’s average earnings were the second highest in Canada. In December 2011, we had 523,500 people working in Saskatchewan, a record for that month. Further, we had the second fewest number of people receiving EI in Canada, at 1.2 per cent. Our economy is feeling the effect of having more people working in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan used to be the place to be from, now it is the place to be. Our population is at an all-time high of 1,063,535 people. Sask a t ch e wa n ’s p o p u l a tion has increased ev-
ery quarter since April 2006, translating into 70,000 more people. This is a clear indication that the province is moving in the right direction. We are aware that with
growth come some challenges and we will work to meet those challenges. As we get ready for a busy spring session, I’d like to keep something the Premier once told me in mind; that the
only day better than today in Saskatchewan is tomorrow in Saskatchewan. If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.
Biggar host 4-H Regional Curling . . .
Monarch Multiple 4-H Club members hit the Biggar Curling Club ice February 4-5, hosting regional curling. Teams from the area battled it out for the bragging rites to move on to the next level. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
For the past 35 years, the Saskatchewan Junior Citizen program has been recognizing the outstanding youth of Saskatchewan.
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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.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012
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505 Hwy. 7 West, Rosetown, SK
1.877.979.7999 www.rosetownmainline.net
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OPEN: Monday - Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. CLOSED: Sundays