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Perdue Ag Society turns 100 Perdue residents enjoyed some fun times on July 23 as they took part in the annual Perdue Fair Days. At that same time the Perdue Agricultural Society celebrated 100 years. The them was 100 Years of Memories One of the major attractions is the exhibit entries. Participants can choose to enter projects -- anything from canned goods to baking to hobbies to cattle to grain. It is amazing the number of talented people in the area. Events at the Fair Days included Kids Fun Alley, vintage tractor and truck pull, mud ﬂing, a rodeo for the little ones. Or if you wanted to celebrate until the wee hours there was a Saturday night dance. In other words there was lots going on and lots to do. Some milestones in the Ag Society’s history: • The ﬁrst parade was held in 1955 • Today’s fair grounds were purchased in 1913 • Hosted the RCMP Musical Ride in 2002 • The Centennial Building was opened in 1967 • The president in 1911 was J. J. Cowan • The secretary in 1911 was F. J. Batute The various events and projects the Ag Society has been involved in has included countless numbers of volunteers who gave their time over the years.

Getting instructions ... This little cowpoke gets ﬁlled in on what he is supposed to do with his “chuckwagon” during the little buckaroo rodeo held at the Perdue Fair on July 23. This was only one of the events

which tested the skills of the juniors. For video on happenings at the Perdue Fair go to biggarindependent.ca. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Future of CWB uncertain The onset of legislation by the federal government concerning the Canadian Wheat Board has many wondering what the future will hold for this organization. “As farmers, we are at the 11th hour and facing a monumental change,” said Allen Oberg, CWB board chair. “In a matter of weeks, the government intends to introduce

legislation that will permanently remove the single-desk marketing structure for wheat and barley.” To i n i t i a t e a n o p e n discussion on this issue the CWB is holding a series of producer meetings across the Prairies starting in Regina in August. Oberg said the meetings are designed to bring farmers together with other

concerned Canadians and their CWB directors for a frank and open discussion. “ We wa n t t o cl a r i f y exactly what is going on and discuss the implications for the future,” he said. “We know there are many questions, given the misinformation circulating about what will or won’t happen if the single desk is removed.” Directors will encourage farmers to vote in the current CWB plebiscite. M N P, a c h a r t e r e d accounting and business advisory firm, was contracted to administer a Prairie-wide plebiscite on the future of CWB. MNP also oversees the elections of directors so has the experience and resources to administer the process.

“I encourage all farmers to vote and make their v o i c e s h e a r d ,” O b e r g said. Voting packages were mailed two weeks ago, and should be in mailboxes by now. If you have not received a ballot you can still vote by applying for a ballot. Voting criteria are: • Producers of wheat in the past five crop years are eligible to vote on the future of the single desk for wheat. • Producers of barley in the past five crop years are eligible to vote on the future of the single desk for barley. • Producers of both wheat and barley in the past five crop years are eligible to vote on the future of each crop. Eligibility to vote can be

established in two ways: • Producers who did not deliver to the CWB can submit an application that contains either a grain delivery receipt (cash ticket) or a statutory declaration. • Producers who delivered wheat or barley to the CWB in the past ﬁve years but did not appear on an active permit in 2009-10 or 2010-11 can conﬁrm delivery with the plebiscite coordinator MNP. CWB is the largest wheat and barley marketer in the world. One of Canada’s biggest exporters, the Western Canadian farmer controlled organization sells grain to over 70 countries and returns all sales revenue, less marketing costs, to farmers.

Visiting the RCMP ... One of the activities at the day camp this week was taking a tour of the RCMP station. They saw the inside of the detachment taking a look at the holding cell and then taking a peek into the back of a police car. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Perdue Fair Days -- July 23 Clockwise from top right: Mud fling had participants getting a bit dirty at times. Quilts were one of the categories being judged at the exhibits. Little Buckaroos tried their hand out calf roping. Tractor pull was an exhibition of pure strength. Proud coaches and menbers of the Eagle Creek showed off their trophy. They do put flower arrangements in the darndest containers. This parade float was from the Perdue Ag Society. (Independent photos by Daryl Hasein)

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The winners in the Subscribe to Win promotion held by The Independent and other weekly newspapers in Saskatchewan were drawn July 21 at Holm, Clements and Partners Chartered Accountants in North Battleford. The grand prize winner hailed from Weyburn. Scott Stanikov bought a subscription for the Weyburn Review and won $5,000. Congratulations.

Here is a list of the 10 draws of $500: Walter Tarnowetski, Foam Lake; Efﬁe Colville, Wadena; Ed Buye, Maple Creek; Jerry Carrobourg, Gravelbourg; Michelle Martodam, Meadow Lake; Jan Coffey-Olson, Rosetown; Carl Wlodarczyk, Fort Qu’Appelle; Roland K l e s s e, B i g B e a v e r ; Shirley Birties, Drake; E r n i e S o m m e r, G u l l Lake.

100 years young ... The Perdue Agricultural Society celebrated its 100th birthday this year. Those who took in the Perdue Fair on July 23 stopped in for a piece of cake. Cutting the cake were: (left to right) Dave Miller, Mayor, Village of Perdue; Glen Duck, president of Saskatchewan Association of Agricultural Societies and Exhibitions; Jason Zbeeshko, president Perdue Agricultural Society; Kelly Block, MP Saskatoon-RosetownBiggar; Randy Weekes, MLA Biggar. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Initial payments announced: CWB The Canadian Wheat Board has announced the 2011-12 initial payments for the various grades of wheat and barley. The payments are effective August 1, 2011 for deliveries into the 2011-12 pool accounts. The initial payments, in dollars per tonne, for base grades in each pool account are listed below. For comparison purposes the initial payment for the previous crop years

Grade Wheat No. 1 Canada Western Red Spring 12.5 Durum No. 1 Canada Western Amber Durum 12.5 Designated barley Select Canada Western Two-Row Feed barley No. 1 Canada Western (as of August 1, 2010) is also shown. Initial payments represent a portion of the returns farmers can

Initial 2010-11

Initial 2011-12

$208

$128

$215

$119

$230

$138

$155

$88

expect from the sale of their grain over the entire year. Initial payments should not be confused with monthly Pool Return

Government of Canada guarantees initial payments and approved the level at which they are set.

CWB regularly reviews the initial payments and recommends adjustment p ay m e n t s i f m a r k e t conditions and sales progress warrant. The

Retail sales up

Outlooks which are CWB estimates of farmers’ total returns from each pool account. During the crop year

Saskatchewan consumers were ringing up sales in May as retail trade in the province almost doubled the national average. The increase is credited to Saskatchewan’s healthy economy and lower taxes which means people are seeing their family budget go further than it did before. Average weekly earnings are up, unemployment is down, andther are more jobs in

communities, the stage is set for good economic news this summer. Retail sales were up 7.6 per cent in May 2011 (seasonally adjusted) when compared with the previous year. That is almost double the national average of 4.0 per cent for the same period, and just below the 7.8 per cent recorded by Alberta.

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This Week . . . Opinions ...........................................................4 Agriculture ..................................................... 8 Classifieds ...............................................14 - 16 Business & Professional Directory.........17 - 18

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Opinions Prioritizing economic freedom over social entitlements Jean-Pierre Chauffour, Frontier Centre for Public Policy Freedom and entitlement are largely two different paradigms to think about the fundamentals of economic development. Depending on the balance between free choices and more coerced decisions, individual opportunities to learn, own, work, save, invest, trade, protect and so forth could vary greatly across countries and over time, says Jean-Pierre Chauffour, lead economist in the International Trade Department at the World Bank. For a given set of exogenous conditions, countries that favor free choice -economic freedom and civil and political liberties -- over entitlement rights are likely to growth faster and achieve many of the distinctive proximate characteristics of success that include: leadership and governance; engagement with the global economy; high rates of investment and savings; and mobile resources, especially labor. In contrast, pursuing entitlement rights through greater state coercion may be deceptive and even self-defeating in the long run. These ﬁndings, which tend to support earlier results from the empirical literature, provide potentially important policy lessons for all countries: • For developed countries, they suggest that prioritizing economic freedom over social entitlements could be an effective way to reform the welfare state and make it more sustainable and equitable in the long run. • For middle income countries, such as countries in the midst of the Arab Spring but also countries in Asia and Latin America, they indicate that the quest for civil and political rights but also economic freedom implies the reduction of existing privileges and entitlements to create new social contracts. • For low-income countries (as well as the international community), they provide an opportunity to reﬂect upon the achievement under the Millennium Development Goals and the potential role of economic freedom, along with other fundamental freedoms. Source: Jean-Pierre Chauffour, “On the Relevance of Freedom and Entitlement in Development,”

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Governments `buy-now, pay-later` mentality coming back to haunt us by Brett Gartner, Saskatchewan`s Business, Troy Media The U.S. and European Union debt crises have got business commentators and economic pundits all in a tizzy. Nations are on the verge of defaulting on debt, financial markets are skittish, and another devastating recession could be triggered. In the U.S., Democrats and Republicans are at loggerheads about what do about their country’s massive debt problem. The size of the U.S. annual budget deficit and its accumulated national debt are difficult to comprehend. The 2011 deficit – the amount that U.S. government spending will exceed revenues this year alone – is expected to be about $1.4 trillion. That’s $1,400,000,000,000. Canada’s budget deficit of $50 billion seems paltry in comparison. Stakes high in Europe

The situation is even worse in Europe. Huge international bailouts have been prescribed to keep Ireland, Greece, and Portugal from defaulting on their debt. Italy has become the most recent euro zone country to join the debt crisis parade. It’s debt to GDP ratio is the second highest in the EU, behind only Greece. The debt crisis in Italy – Europe’s third largest economy – has raised the stakes for the entire EU economy. Here in Saskatchewan, things look almost rosy in caparison. Government deﬁcits and debt reduction remain important public policy issues but we are in far better shape than the U.S. or EU. Thankfully we do not have a catastrophic debt crisis at the federal level and, relatively speaking, provincial government ﬁnances are in decent shape. Things are also fairly good in terms of broader economic conditions.

Saskatchewan has the lowest rate of unemployment in the country. We are more likely to hear about shortages of skilled workers than poor labour market performance and a lack of employment opportunities. South of the border, only one quarter of the more than eight million private sector jobs lost in the recession have been replaced. Good news on the jobs front is difficult to find – the U.S. employment numbers released in July were highly disappointing. Here in Saskatchewan, workers’ earnings have posted impressive gains, rising 25 per cent over the past five years, the second highest growth among provinces. Job opportunities, earnings growth, and a relatively strong economy mean that folks in Saskatchewan are eager to spend. Home builders, contractors, retail stores, automobile dealerships, and

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restaurants are doing brisk business. In Saskatoon, all of this is in plain view: new homes are springing up and home renovations are commonplace; there are lots of shiny new pick-up trucks on the roads and in mall parking lots; and it’s often tough to get a table at a restaurant. Nonetheless, folks in Saskatchewan should not ignore the debt crises in the U.S. and EU. There are important are lessons and cautionary tales for us all. One that sticks out in my mind is that we all must get back to living within our means. Countries around the world have racked up massive levels of government debt because their expenditures exceeded revenues for too long, something that is simply not sustainable. Household debt levels have been on a steady upward climb, savings rates are down, and spending has been increasing faster than income growth. Mortgages are the primary reason for higher levels of household debt. The price of homes has increased considerably and we all need a place to live so it isn’t shocking that mortgage debt has gone way up. We are all participants in a “buy-now, pay-later” society It’s true that most households could not

purchase a home without visiting the bank for a mortgage. However, the average size of homes has grown significantly over time and many people buy more house than they need and take on excessive debt in the process. And, of course, larger homes require more stuff. Lines-of-credit, credit cards, and vehicle loans have also contributed to increased debt loads. The concept of putting a little bit of money away each payday and saving over time to buy home furnishings, a car or to go on a vacation seems foreign to many people. In this “buy now, pay later” society, many people expect to have it all now. Racking up debt for a new home, home renovations, or a new car may seem like a good idea when decent paying jobs are available and interest rates are low. But, what happens if the debt crises in the U.S. and EU cause another global recession or if interest rates rise unexpectedly? Households with large debt loads and little or no savings to fall back on could very well find themselves in their very own debt crisis. This would be a shame because in many cases financial hardship could be avoided if households made the effort to be financially prudent and live within their means.

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Camouﬂaged on the shore, what young Piping Plover could want more? I walked into our local drugstore one day and had a ﬂashback -- to the sixties. There in front of my eyes stood a display of hula hoops. Yes, hula hoops. Something I hadn’t seen for quite some time. I realize there are many of you who don’t know what a hula hoop is but for some of us it will indeed bring back memories of days gone by. Basically it is a hoop (made of plastic) that is twirled around your waist, or your limbs, your arms or sometimes even your neck. I myself could only master hula hooping around the waist. But, what a waist I had. My friends and siblings would hula hoop for hours, especially on lazy summer days when there was nothing to do and we became bored. While Baby Boomers would most likely be tempted to take credit for inventing this toy, the reality is it is an ancient invention used by the Greeks. Hoops back then were made from metal, bamboo, wood, grasses and vines. Hooping came to Great Britain around 1300 and became popular. British sailors, during the

1800s, witnessed hula dancing in the Hawaiian Islands. It was two men, Richard Knerr and Arthur (Spud) Melin who first manufactured the plastic hoop and trademarked the name Hula Hoop. That was 1958. Their company was called Wham-O and in the first six months 20 million hula hoops were sold for $1.98. Did you know? ... • Japan once banned the hula hoop because the rotating hip action seemed indecent • June 4, 2005: Australian Kareena Oates set a Guinness World Record mastering 100 hoops for three full revolutions • The world record for the largest hula hoop by circumference spun was set by American Ashrita Furman at 51.5 feet So, what are the benefits of hula hooping -- because it is indeed a form of exercise. If you worked out for half an hour you would burn 200 calories. It is an aerobic exercise and increases the flexibility and strength of your body and is considered a low intensity workout for most people. No wonder everyone was so thin when

this fad hits its peak. Besides that it was fun and you could talk with your friends at the same time. We never considered it as exercise but rather a fun activity. Both children and adults can participate -- all you have to do is keep the hoop moving on your hips as long as possible. The craze died out after a few years but you could still see “hoopers” in shows such as Cirque du Soleil and other similar performances. Some have developed the sport with one of the trends being ﬁre hooping. Imagine balancing a ﬂaming hoop on your hips. Today’s hula hoops are made with plastic tubing and some have different weights in them. You can buy them in all sorts of colours and decorations or with LED lights that glow. Call it what you want -- sport, children’s play, fun activity, exercise program -- it is enjoying a revival. As I remember it was hard work. Not sure I’ll be buying one. Everything old is new again -- as the adage goes.

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COUNTRY PICNIC Emmanuel Lutheran Church located north of Biggar in the R.M. of Glenside is a provincial historical site and one of the two Lutheran churches that joined in 1961 to form Redeemer Lutheran Church in Biggar. The church was built in 1913 and the cemetery is still used and maintained by its members.

On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, everyone is invited to a barbecue and picnic at 5:00 p.m. at the church site. There will be hymn sing in the church with an old pump organ for music. For supper, we will enjoy barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers which will be provided by the church. Guests are asked to bring salads and desserts to share. The church has no kitchen facilities, so please bring a plate and cutlery for your supper -- and a lawn chair for seating. Following supper, there will be a guided tour of the cemetery with stories about some of the people buried there and the life and times of the church. Then we will share dessert to ﬁnish off the evening which should be around 8 to 8:30 p.m. To facilitate planning for supper, please contact Jean at 948-3901 or Maryann at 948-2571 to conÀrm your attendance, and get driving instructions. Or if you need a ride or want to travel with others so you don’t get lost, meet at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 4:30 p.m. (Inclement weather may force cancellation, so pray for a calm, sunny day!)

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have a broken wing to from nature lure nearby predators Saskatchewan away. “Humanity in Harmony Each spring, Piping with Nature” The months of July and Plovers migrate north to August are a great time Saskatchewan in order to catch a ﬂeeting glimpse to breed on the sparsely shores of of young animals, and vegetated the endangered Piping Lake Deifenbaker, Quill Plover is no exception. “ Yo u n g P i p i n g P l o v e r s hatch in June after up to four weeks of incubation, and can walk and feed within a few hours of hatching,” says Rebecca (photo from http://www.naturesask.ca) Magnus, Habitat Stewardship Lakes, Chaplin Lake, Coordinator with Nature Old Wives Lake, and other small basins. Saskatchewan. The young chicks blend “This summer was a in exceptionally well particularly challenging on the rocky and sandy summer for plovers shores where they are because of the high water found. In order to evade levels resulting in less predators the young shoreline available for crouch motionlessly and breeding,” says Magnus. the adults pretend to In past years, up to 22

per cent of the world population of Piping Plovers (~7600 adults in 2006) were breeding on south Saskatchewan shores. In August, the plovers return to their wintering grounds on the Atlantic coast of the Gulf of Mexico, including Texas, Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana, and Alabama. Piping Plovers are small endangered shorebirds with white underparts and sandycoloured upperparts. Adult Piping Plovers have orange legs, an orange bill with a black tip, and a black band across the forehead. Killdeer are sometimes mistaken for Piping Plovers but are easily distinguished upon closer inspection because Killdeer have two black neckbands instead of the one black neckband that the Piping Plover possesses. Killdeer are also larger and have darker coloured backs compared to Piping Plovers.

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Footware by Bob Mason After watching all the high-class adventures and violence on TV, it must be kind of dull reading some of YT’s memories about footwear! Yet he often wonders how many of us could come up with a way to cover our feet if we had to! Most people take one look at YT’s feet and realize that they should be covered up somehow! Blowing up buildings and assorted mayhem might be okay in some situations, but making one’s feet comfortable is sure a lot more important when it’s not so nice outside! When we were young fellows growing up, in Great Bend (#405), our father used to spend hours of his spare time mending our much worn footwear. We were awful hard on shoes, we used the same handeddown pair for years! He spent many a winter day sewing patches on the toes of them. Mebbe it was because of the Depression of the 1930’s (I dunno) because few people had very much, and after all, a new pair of children’s boots cost way over two dollars! (There’s a moral in there somewhere, I think, that the “throw away” society of today could take in!) Some time later, (right

Often we walked the three-rutted prairie trails in our bare feet as it tells in “The Soil Slave” “Almost I feel the dust between my toes, Almost I smell the soft wolf willow bloom, Oh for those carefree days “When we were young fellows that childhood growing up, in Great Bend (#405), knows! our father used to spend hours of Oh if but his spare time mending our much time had only worn footwear.” spared the broom!” now!) YT being a golfer, When we were just wears out a lot of shoes. growing boys (14 or so!) And when they start to one of our uncles gave go, we just throw them us a pair of long-legged, away. heavy leather shoe pacs As kids, we often to wear out in the bush. wore moccasins, and Wanting to appear kind sometimes Dad even of roughhewn, YT wore patched them! them one cold January In many a summertime, day when he went to cut we often went without some ﬁrewood down by any footware at all. the river! Although from bitter Sorry, in January of experience Yours Truly that year the mercury on doesn’t recommend that our thermometer seldom mode of getting around showed less than -30˚. in a part of the country And did Yours Truly ever where prickly pear freeze his feet! cactus patches grow! Bill and I built a small Looking back though, I campﬁre out in the bush think YT was in his bare and thawed my toes out feet when he stopped a couple of times, put that big garter snake those shoe-pacs back on and took him to school. and froze my toes again. And I do not recommend YT was laid up for more stepping on a snake than two weeks! when in your bare feet!

In the last few years that we went to our country school, many of our European (it was in the the 1930’s!) friends started showing up wearing “Felt Socks”. We thought that because this is what peasants wear on their feet in Europe, we kind of looked down on them. It wasn’t very long though until we found out how comfortable they wore (almost too comfortable!), It wasn’t many years until thick, felt winter boots were popular all over the place! As we grew up we spent a few years working here and there, and, thank Heavens, always knew enough to keep our feet warm. It is kind of ridiculous to quote what footwear cost in 1937. When YT went down to the local store up north he bought a brand new, oversize pair of those thick felt shoes for only 50¢! My cousin Howard brought home a large, tunnel moosehide that winter, and his wife made mitts and moccasins for the whole family. Some of those moccasins we kept for years! It wasn’t our idea to start WWII, but along it came and a couple of us ended up in His Majesty’s forces! I imagine that the shoe manufacturing people

had a ﬁeld day turning out those solid leather, army boots that we were issued! Some fellows wore hob-nailed army boots with soles almost an inch thick! Away back in the past, the military people had found that rubber heels were no good for marching in so leather ones were the style on those big boots. Click, click, click! Those big army boots were okay though (YT kept a couple of pair until long after the war!), but in the low countries where it was wet much of the time they gave us large rubber boots to wear. I suppose it was that perpetual mud that inspired the Dutch to make wooden shoes, and one of our company guys, wanting to send a keepsake home, got an old Dutchman to make him a pair. Penrose took a size 13 army shoe, and when those wooden shoes were ﬁnally made, he had to mail them home in two parcels! In that cold winter of 1945, many a prisoner of war was relieved of his well built jackboots. Because a lot our fellows felt that they were more comfortable than ours, and it wasn’t odd to see an enemy corpse lying there with the snow drifting over his bare feet! I know this sounds almost cruel,

but we weren’t playing Tiddlywinks! Note: In William Shakespeare’s play Henry V, it mentions that the Battle of Agincourt in France was fought on St. Crispins Day October 25 1415 (St. Crispin was the patron saint of shoemakers!) There is a long, long history to the different kind of shoes we wear. All the way from the soft, plush slippers worn in the bedrooms everywhere, to the huge ski-boots we see on the slopes of the world! Despite the accomplishments of “Shoeless Joe” and “Satchelfoot” Page, hardball apparently can’t be played well without a good set of “spikes” (see Ty Cobb, eh?), and in some circles, golf balls refuse to be hit unless we have a certain set of shoes on! And, I understand, that many mountains can’t be climbed until we purchase a special type of non-slip gear! Yours Truly has never made it to the “big leagues” in any of those sports, though, and being a kind of tight-ﬁsted old guy just sticks to his old footwear! Mebbe it’s better that way, eh? Hopefully people will know who they’re talking about, when they see those worn-out soles up on boothill!

Library welcomes day camp . . . This week the kids at the day camp made the trek to the Biggar library where they looked over the book selection and stayed to watch a movie. It was a good way to spend a summer afternoon with friends. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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It’s a bloomin’ wonder . . . Every year the hollyhocks at Mark and Janet Moon’s glorify the side of their home, north of Biggar. A real old fashioned biennial, the seeds were brought here by homesteaders over a 100 years ago. (Independent photo by Delta Fay Cruickshank)

Diamond Lodge News Hello from the residents and staff at the Diamond Lodge. We hope everyone is having a good summer, and enjoying the warm and sunny days that we have had. We started off our week with a batch of exercises, stretching our muscles, and using the exercise balls to keep our hands and legs limber. This is a popular activity, and we get a good turnout. After lunch we had a fun game of Yahtzee. Tuesday mornings we gather in the Activity room, sitting around the table, coffee in hand, and hear about the current events of the past week. We like the discussion that follows, as we all have something to say. In the afternoon we played a game of Home Sweet Home Bingo. Wednesday morning

we had a Garden Trivia game, figuring out the clues and answering the puzzle. We didn’t have our outing due to the rain, but we still enjoyed the Ice Cream Cart, that comes every Wednesday afternoon. This is very popular, and look forward to the day it comes. On Thursday we did our exercise program again. We have it twice a week, and is enjoyed by all. Who knew exercise could be fun! Bingo was on the agenda for the afternoon, and we always hope to have the lucky numbers. On Friday, we participated in Barbecue Club. Every week, 10 residents come into the Activity room for barbecued hamburgers, and hot dogs. This week, we were treated to new potatoes from our garden, and

for dessert we had fresh raspberries with cream. We have a raspberry patch that is really productive this year. Hopefully we will have enough for jam too! We met in the Activity Lounge after lunch for Sing Along. After singing our favourites, we enjoyed Happy Hour. Blast from the Past was played on Saturday morning, going down memory lane. We all have lots of memories, and we had great discussions, and lots of laughs. We watched a movie in the afternoon. Sunday morning we met for coffee, and some of us gather in the Activity room to help fold some towels, and lots of visiting. It was nice to see lots of visitors during the week, and having our volunteers come into help us out in some of our activities. We hope everyone has a good week.

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The Mystery Tour took place on July 20 at 9 a.m. with 46 people loading the bus at either the senior’s apartments or the New Horizons building. Their ﬁrst stop was the Husky Truck Stop for a coffee break, which was followed by a short bus trip to Wanuskewin Heritage Park. At the park a video presentation was shown and lunch was served. Lunch was a homemade bowl of chicken noodle soup, a large piece of bannock and a saskatoon berry tart for dessert. At Wanuskewin employee demonstrated a tipi raising followed by a tour of the gallery exhibits. Everyone was treated to a traditional dance presentation. The next stop was the Ukrainian Museum of Canada on Spadina Crescent in Saskatoon. A very capable employee gave a tour of the museum. At approximately 5 p.m. the bus traveled to the Berry Barn south of Saskatoon for supper. By all reports everyone enjoyed their choice of entrees ranging from wafﬂes, pancakes, sausages, burgers, et cetera. The comments about the trip have been very positive. The bus committee of the New Horizons always does a wonderful job planning the Mystery

tour every year and our bus driver Alan Hoogeveen manages to maneuver the bus very well. On July 22 Kaiser was played with ﬁve tables in action. First place went to Gord Besse with his score of 247 followed by Wilma Kelly in second place with a score of 228 and third place went to Cecilia Dick with a score of 221. The host for the afternoon was Mildred Henne with Bev Martin and Margaret Irven providing the lunch. Kaiser was played on July 25 with ﬁve tables in action. First place to Geoff Cooke with 295, Rita MacKinnon in second place with 265; third place to Joanne Kral with 253 and fourth place to Wilma Kelly with 244. Highest scoring game went to Rita MacKinnon

and Joyce Cobert with 87. Bingo was played on July 25 with 16 players. The caller for the evening was Galdys Schell with Kate Yaroshko and Anita Beckstead working the ﬂoor and handing out the prizes. The half-and-half winner was Joan Smith and the blackout winner was Pauline Trottier. Bingo will be held on August 11 and 25 at 1:30 p.m. and August 29 at 7 p.m. We still have a few seats available for Station Arts Center production in Rosthern entitled “Heroes”. Contact the New Horizons ofﬁce for further information. The New Horizons hopes everyone enjoyed the August long weekend.

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Agriculture Government invests in the science and research By Calvin Daniels Government is usually more efficient at patting themselves on the back for spending our money than they are at determining the best places to actually invest those dollars. Build a chunk of highway, or pay for a bridge, or invest some dollars in a hospital or school, and there will be a press release sent out, if not a full fledged press conference to reaffirm the investment previously outlined in a budget somewhere. Once the project is complete there is an obligatory ribbon cutting, which is simply a media photo opportunity, and at times is actually rather ridiculous, like the realignment of a stretch of highway. Yes it has happened, I was there wearing the required safety helmet which would no doubt have been impor-

tant had the semi that breezed past during the ribbon cutting had hit us. In most cases it’s government, regardless of political stripe, getting some publicity for doing their job. There are h o w e v e r times government does need a pat on the back for doing some things which while the right thing, may not be expected. Recently federal MPs and the Saskatchewan government joined together for an announcement which went under a lot of people’s radars, although it was an investment which could be vital to agriculture and to keeping the world fed. The two levels announced more than $5.6

million in research funding which is targeted at developing new wheat varieties for Canadian farmers. The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $1.5 million through its Agriculture Development Fund. “The Government of Canada is investing in science and research to create jobs, economic growth and improve the quality of life of Canadians,” SaskatoonHumboldt MP Brad Trost said in a release. “These investments will help farmers and others in the agricultural industry by increasing the diversity of high quality wheat produced in an environmentally sensitive and sustainable manner.” The money is being

invested in a project managed by Genome Prairie and is part of the $8.5 million Canadian Triticum Advancement through Genomics (CTAG) project. It will also represent Canada’s contribution to the new international sequencing effort led by the International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium (IWSWG). Farmers are becoming keenly aware that mapping crop genomes are becoming critical in terms of future crop development. It is an area the Prairie Oat Growers Association is investing producer dollars for that crop. Of course wheat has the potential to have a greater impact since wheat is a far more signiﬁcant crop than oats. “Wheat is a staple food crop contributing approximately $4 billion annually to the Cana-

dian agriculture industry,” detailed a backgrounder on the Canadian Triticum Advancement through Genomics (CTAG) Project. “Wheat production comprised more than 20 per cent of Canadian farm crop income during 2005-2009 (Statistics Canada 2010) and a total value of approximately $11 billion when value-added food processing is considered.” The three-year $8.5 million CTAG project aims to enable geneticists and breeders to characterize the genes at the most fundamental level: the DNA sequence. As is the case with a plant seed, including the aforementioned oats, sequencing wheat DNA may hold the key to genetic improvements. Any varietal improvements should ultimately help farmers meet the increasing demands food.

In the announcement release Western Canadian Wheat Growers Saskatchewan Vice-President Geoffrey Hewson said, “Research is vital to the growth of our industry. This project will lead to new and improved wheat varieties that will beneﬁt producers for years to come.” Hewson is right in assessing the importance of research to industry growth, and public investment through our governments is a critical aspect of funding the required work. The recent announcement is one where government has reafﬁrmed the need for taxpayer dollars in supporting future food production, and they need to be congratulated for making the wise investment of our dollars.

analysts, explaining the factors that are influencing international grain prices. • The CWB held an official opening for its new, expanded graintesting lab in Saskatoon on July 22. The larger facility will allow CWB technicians to complete twice as many grading and quality control tests as occurred in the original, smaller space. The CWB lab was first started in 2009 at Innovation Place in Saskatoon. It contributes to Canada’s reputation as a provider of quality wheat and barley through ongoing testing to ensure grain shipments meet the specifications of a diverse customer base. • CWB board chair Allen Oberg will address delegates at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture on July 27 at its semi-annual meeting

at the RimRock Hotel in Banff, AB.Oberg will speak to national farm leaders at the event on the issues surrounding the government’s plan to dismantle the CWB single desk, including the importance of farmers’ democratic right to decide and the implications of this loss for producers • CWB ofﬁces will be closed for the Aug. 1 holiday. Producer Payment Option values will continue to be posted online and between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. CDT. • Keystone Agricultural Producers’ Web site is the latest to incorporate WeatherFarm™ information as a service for its farm stakeholders. Current weather conditions are displayed, along with a handy direct link to WeatherFarm’s online suite of indepth, weather-based services, including crop

management models, localized forecasts, radar and satellite images - all fed by a Prairie network of more than 900 monitoring stations. WeatherFarm information is also offered online by the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers, the Western Producer, Farm Business Publications and FarmMarketer. com. More than 12,000 registered users now have direct, free access to all these services. • A video message featuring CWB board chair Allen Oberg on his Alberta farm has been posted online to encourage Prairie producers to vote in the current farmer plebiscite on the future of the CWB. Oberg urges all farmers, whatever their views, to participate and return their ballots before Aug. 24. • Winter wheat growers are reminded that a new 11-per-cent protein minimum will be in effect on August 1 for Canada Western Red Winter (CWRW) wheat to qualify for the top two grades. A No. 3 grade has also been newly introduced by the Canadian Grain

Commission. The changes are designed to help Prairie winter wheat become more competitive in the international market place and ensure the CWRW class consists of milling-quality wheat. In addition, in two years (effective August 1, 2013), a number of varieties will be moved from the Canada Western Red Winter (CWRW) class to the Canada Western General Purpose class. They are CDC Kestrel, CDC Clair, CDC Harrier, CDC Falcon and CDC Raptor. • Effective Aug. 1, the Canada Prairie Spring wheat varieties Snowhite 475 and Snowhite 476 will be eligible only for delivery as Canada Western (CW) feed wheat. These varieties were deregistered by the Canadian Grain Commission on Apr. 28, 2011. The Canada Western Red Spring wheat variety Farnet will be eligible only for delivery as CW feed as of Aug. 1, 2013. • July 29 is the deadline for farmers to sign-up a 2010-11Early Payment Option contract or lock in a price under the 201011 FlexPro program.

CWB Bulletin At a Glance • The CWB will release its latest Pool Return Outlooks (PROs) for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 crop years on July 28 after 1:30 p.m. The PROs provide farmers with the latest projections for the total CWB pooled

returns they will receive for the entire crop year, from all markets, for their particular class, grade and protein-level of wheat, durum and barley. The monthly PROs also include market commentary compiled by CWB

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Meet the Barracudas Savanna Danilkewich Age: 5 Why I joined swim club: Because I like the water, and I like to swim so much. And I like Robyn. Favourite Stroke: Swimming backwards Things that interest me: Mini golﬁng and jumping on the trampoline with the sprinkler under it.

Tiara Keith: 39.37, 50 Fly, 3rd; 39.75, 50 Fly, 4th; 45.81, 50 Back, 3rd; 46.36, 50 Back, 3rd; 35.35, 50 Free, 6th; 35.81, 50 Free, 5th; 1:36.04, 100 Fly, 3rd; 1:37.10, 100 Fly, 3rd; 52.13, 50 Breast, 3rd; 52.13, 50 Breast, 12th; 1:20.88, 100 Free, 6th; 1:21.20, 100 Free, 6th. Rayel Martin: 3:29.02, 200 Free, 4th; 3;36.40, 200 Free, 5th; 55.77, 50 Fly, 9th; 42.54, 50 Free, 11th; 18.55, 25 Free, 8th; 18.69; 25 Free, 8th; 1:05.16, 50 Breast, 15th; 1:36.69, 100 Free, 12th. Bailey Seidl: 33.18, 50 Fly, 1st; 34.42, 50 Fly, 1st; 1:34.93, 100 Breast, 3rd; 1:35.50; 100 Breast; 3rd; 33.03, 50 Free, 2nd; 33.08, 50 Free, 2nd; 3:01.81, 200 IM, 2nd; 3:03.23, 200 IM, 2nd; 14.75, 25 Free, 2nd; 14.85, 25 Free, 2nd; 1:18.60, 100 Fly, 1st; 1:24.92, 100 Fly, 3rd. Nipawin results 9-10 years Wyatt Aman: 1:28.47, DQ, 50 Breast; 2:23.23, 100 Free, 6th; 1:12.40

Age: 8 Why I joined swim club: Because my mom wanted me to try it out, and it sounded AWESOME Favourite Stroke: Doggy paddle Things that interest me: I love swimming and being in the water. I like to run and travel.

Age: 10 Why I joined swim club: Because I felt like it. Favourite Stroke: Front crawl Things that interest me: Hockey, sports

Barracudas report Regina meet July 16 and 17 Two days of heats and finals meet. Top eight from heats went on to swim ﬁnals. Girls 15-17 Medals Erin Hiltz: Swift Current -- Gold. Bailey Seidl: Biggar -- Silver. Brianna Raine: Nipawin -- Bronze Edyn Keith: Biggar -- 4th. Nipawin meet Baily Seidl 15-17 Aggregate Trophy -- Gold. Brianna Raine -- Silver. Edyn Keith -- Bronze. Kelly Knox -- 13-14 Aggregate Trophy -- Gold . Regina results 15-17 years Edyn Keith: 1:33.19, 100 Breast, 2nd; 1:34.39, 100 Breast, 2nd; 1st; 38.33, 50 Back, 1st; 39.14, 50 Back, 33.73, 50 Free, 3rd; 34.26, 50 Free, 3rd; 15.71, 25 Free, 4th; 16.22, 25 Free, 4th; 42.68, 50 Breast, 2nd;43.80, 50 Breast, 2nd;1:26.54, 100 Back, 2nd; 1:26.65, 100 Back, 2nd.

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DQ, 50 Back; 1:04.67, 50 Free, 7th. 15-17 years Edyn Keith: 2:52.94, 200 Free, 2nd; 1:36.65, 100 Breast, 2nd; 1:21.47, 100 Free, 1:30.53, 100 Back, 2nd; 34.95, 50 Free, 2nd. 13-14 years Tiara Keith: 3:10.26, 200 Free, 7th; 1:39.56, 100 Fly, 3rd; 1:23.13, 100 Free, 3rd; 1:43.88, 100 Back, 3rd; 36.32, 50 Free, 4th. Kelley Knox: 1:32.56, 100 Fly, 1st; 1:42.45, 100 Bresast, 2nd; 1:19.11, 100 Free, 1st; 35.72, 50 Free, 3rd; 3:19.99, 200 IM, 2nd. 11-12 years Rayel Martin: 3:31.65, 200 Free, 4th; 57.16, 50 Fly, 4th; 1:42.78, 100 Free, 5th; 1:50.47, 100 Back, 1st; 4:15.00, 200 IM, 5th. 15-17 years Bailey Seidl: 1:25.65, 100 Fly, 1st; 1:36.49, 100 Breast, 1st, 1:15.87, 100 Free, 1st, 1:25, 85, 100 Back, 1st; 3:03.09, 200 IM, 1st.

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by Delta Fay Cruickshank, of The Independent During our early morning walks we get to see that some gardeners have sunflowers in their yards. Some are huge tall plants with big flower heads and others have small ones in planters. It just doesn’t seem to matter where they are planted or how tall they are, seeing a sunflower brings a smile on! Sunflowers have been painted by the famous and the amateur. There is something so romantic about seeing their happy heads against a blue sky! I have been lucky enough to see fields of them growing in Southern France, as far as the eye could see, was happy, cheery heads! Did you know that Manitoba, our next door neighbour, grows 90 per cent of the sunflowers needed for snacks and oil in Canada? Manitoba has the perfect soil and hot, dry weather that sunflowers thrive on.

There are two kinds of sunflowers grown, the confection type and the type for oil and bird seed. The confection type have striped hulls and are what we chew on for a snack, but can’t eat them in the arena. The oil type have black hulls, and they are crushed to make sunflower oil. We use the black hulled seeds in our feeders. At the base of the feeders sunflowers grow, as well as throughout the garden, planted by the birds. Did you know that in the Russian Orthodox church, sunflower oil is one of the few oils that is not prohibited during Lent. Because of this sunflower oil is very popular in Europe. Other purposes for seeds are for cattle feed whilst the stems may be used in the production of paper. The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant that is native to Central America. In the

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Sunﬂowers have been painted by the masters, this is the famous Van Gogh painting, Called “Sunﬂowers”

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16th Century, explorers brought the seeds home to Spain. The Incas of Peru used the plant as a symbol of their sun gods. Archaeologists have discovered that sunﬂowers were grown near Tennessee around 2300 BC, so the ancients obviously traded back and forth. Did you know that there is an International Sunﬂower Guerilla Gardening Day? Apparently, on May 1, over 5,000 guerilla

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gardeners from North America, Europe and Asia plant sunflowers in their neighbourhoods. Since 2007, neglected lots, roadside ditches and shabby flower beds have been brightened up with sunflower plants! We could do that here in town, mind you May 1 is a little early for Saskatchewan, but apparently the date for planting is flexible! The seed heads will track the sun, facing east in the morning and slowly work its way to the west in the evening. But apparently, the mature flower heads do not turn, they remain only facing east. So, if you have a sunflower, see if the flower moves throughout the day, and let us know. In my research for sunflowers I discovered that employees from the Japanese city of Fukushima’s Water Bureau planted 10,000 sunflowers seeds in a field that used to be

a park. They are hoping that the plants will help to decontaminate the soil polluted by radiation from the nuclear plant damaged by the tsunami on March 11, 2011. No-

roots. The Japanese plan to incinerate the plants and then seal the ashes if they do absorb anything that is radioactive. In the Language of Flowers, the sunflower

There is an experiment going on Japan to see if sunﬂowers will absorb radiation from the soil (photo from wikepedia.com)

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Perdue Fair Cattle Show 2011 by Karren Longworth What a beautiful day for a cattle show, a little cloudy so it was not too hot and enough wind to keep the mosquitos away. A nice way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the fair. Curtis Reed of Saskatoon was the judge this year. We had 30 head and 16 exhibitors which made for a good show. Jackpot Heifer: Arch Holdings, Speers, Sk 106X. Reserve Heifer: Bryce Morland, Major, Sk - Red Morland Tina 26X. 4-H Beef Heifer: 1st: Leah Libke, Hanley, Sk Smartie. 2nd: Grady Morland, Major, Sk - Red Morland Major Pro 10X. 3rd: Wyatt Millar, Grandora, Sk - Bar A Calla Lily. 4-H Cow/Calf: 1st: Amanda Libke, Hanley, Sk - Sunny Valley Jacey, 2nd: Wyatt Millar, Grandora, Sk - Bar A Ceasar, 3rd: AJ Morland, Major, Sk - Red Morland Mr 10Y. Senior Showmanship and Grooming: 1st:

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In his just released book Happyland -- A History of the Dirty Thirties in Saskatchewan, 19141937, Curtis McManus examines the devastating impact the prolonged drought had on the people of western and southern Saskatchewan. McManus, a Lakeland College history instructor, first explored the topic seven years ago in the thesis he wrote for his Master of Arts degree at the University of Saskatchewan. “I had a sense that my thesis didn’t finish the story and it was a story I really wanted to tell,” says McManus. So in 2008 he began doing more extensive research on the topic. He read newspapers, community history books, government documents, and records from

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Named Happyland in an ironic reference to a rural municipality located in the middle of the drought area, the novel also looks at crop failure, land abandonment, and social programs provided by local and provincial governments. “Social programs were one of the most fascinating parts of the story. The local rural municipalities were the ones that helped or tried to set up work programs,” he says. “The provincial government didn’t take a lead role in providing assistance.” McManus is originally from Kindersley, Sask., the northern edge of the drylandís drought region. He started teaching in the university transfer program at Lakeland College in 2010 and in March 2011 received the Lloydminster Campus Students’ Association Staff Appreciation Award. He will read excerpts from his book during Lakeland Collegeís Open House on Oct. 29. Happyland is published by the University of Calgary Press and is available online through amazon.com and at Coles, Chapters and Indigo locations in Saskatchewan.

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Award-winning On Campus News launches online news centre at the University of Saskatchewan On Campus News, the ofﬁcial newspaper of the University of Saskatchewan, is pleased to announce the launch of the OCN online news centre. “With news being generated from all corners of campus, we’ve talked for some time about how we could bring all of it together in a one-stop shop where our stories can be told in a more immediate way than a bi-weekly newspaper,” said Colleen MacPherson, editor of On Campus News. “Our reader surveys and the conversations that we have with our campus community tell us how

important the print version of OCN is, especially for those people that don’t work at a computer, and we will continue to utilize the advantages of having both OCN online and in print.” OCN began printing a bi-weekly newspaper in 1993 and continues to be the ofﬁcial newspaper of record for the University of Saskatchewan. OCN is also the recipient of the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE) Prix d’Excellence award for “Best Newspaper” in 2008 and 2010. While the print version of OCN will publish

every two weeks during the academic year (ﬁrst issue is Aug. 26), OCN online will be updated regularly. With a new look and new features, OCN online incorporates daily news and information as well as videos, photos, music, user commentary, social media, and other added beneﬁts to sharing news online. OCN in print will continue to provide the same great reportage that we have since 1993 with extended features, interesting articles and the most comprehensive news coverage of its kind in Canada.

News from Perdue Audrey Mason news Maureen Mason of LaRonge, drove down to Perdue for the 100th Fair anniversary. It all turned out perfectly! It poured rain Friday night, July 23, but then it stopped for the ﬁreworks display. How lucky, eh? The rain began again, and we wondered about the morning parade. However, the sun shone and it was perfect day. I thought the parade was very good and a baby buffalo stole the show. The whole day was a success, thanks to many volunteer working very hard. The complex is always a favourite place to visit, and that was enjoyable for friends to meet. Many Mason relations gathered here, later. Earlier, because my little house faces the streets, it was fun to have many Eaton ones here, including little Emma Eaton. Margy Sapsford and some of Colleen’s family also stopped for awhile. It was good to see her! Jim did not make the trip from British Columbia this year. Maureen thoroughly

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enjoyed her few days here, in spite of getting too close to the Mud Fling. She was not the only one who got sprayed though and was close enough to change. Some were not so fortunate. As I said, the weather

(after Friday night) was perfect. LaRonge has had a lot of rain, and more thunderstorms today to greet her on her return, July 25. It was good for Gregg and I to have her for a bit.

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Landis Locals Helen Buxton 658-2115 Congratulations to newlyweds, Jamie and Melanie Lehnert, who were married earlier this month, in White Fox, SK. Jamie is the son of Johannah and Joe Lehnert. Last Thursday Lavern Skog enjoyed a visit from Jack and Yvonne Sutherland, of Lethbridge, and their daughter, Maureen Gawley, of Saskatoon. Yvonne is the former Yvonne Nelson of Handel. Joyce Manns and Jim Buxton have Joyce’s little granddaughters, Paige and Sarah Manns visiting them this week from Kipling. They met Dan and Dawn Manns in Davidson on Sunday and brought the girls home with them. Lois and Ken Leinenweber, and Jaimee and Ethan Keller spent a few days at Chitek Lake with David and Colleen Leinenweber, and girls. Several ladies from Landis have joined with the Biggar seniors for a bus trip to Swift Current, to visit the casino, and

take in the Johnny Cash Show. Crops are looking very good in the area. We have been fortunate to get enough rain, without the

ﬂooding experienced in so many places. Let’s hope we can get it in the bin without hail or frost, or bugs.

Good news, bad news Submitted by Don Sizer Good news: Well it’s that time of the year for ﬂowers and garden and all the fruit put up for next winter. Nothing better than fresh raspberries and ice cream. Marie Scott took us to Gerein’s at Scott where we picked our winter supply of saskatoons. When I was a kid, way back when, it was our summer holidays to make the long trip to Prongua in our 1926 Chev to pick wild saskatoons and have a picnic lunch. Wow. Bad news: Not much, except the strong winds and rain have done some damage to certain crops.

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

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 Vogel Pobran Weekes Dixon HillCor Gray Zenert Whitmore Holbrook Orton McKee Lalonde Green

RM 317 RM 068 RM 343 RM 347 RM 346 RM 466 RM 346 RM 342 RM 316 RM 280 RM 255 RM 376 RM 345 RM 317

2099 ac. 2071 ac. 1229 ac 1226 ac. 640 ac. 490 ac. 480 ac. 463 ac. 320 ac. 317 ac. 317 ac. 307 ac. 160 ac. 160 ac.

Acreages for Sale (MLS) Clarke Johannson Egert Krivoshein Fuster Jordan Kerr Hamilton Woods Road Rawson Unity Ac. Sutherland Elliott

Rosetown Asquith Biggar Arelee Stranraer Wilkie Biggar Dodsland Biggar Rosetown Unity Wilkie Elrose

$589,900 $379,000 *$290,000 $279,000 $269,900 $245,000 $235,000 $199,900 $189,900 $189,000 $185,000 $85,000 $85,000

Homes for Sale in Biggar (MLS) Current Listings

Out of Town Property

302 6th Ave W $285,000 114 5th Ave W $268,000 205 Turnbull Ave $259,500 402 7th Ave E $228,900 212 3rd Ave E $227,000 2nd Ave W Condos *$198,900 313 6th Ave E $184,900

Perdue 801 Ave J $197,500 th Perdue 816 7 St.*new* $95,000 rd Kinley 518 3 St *new* $59,000 rd Landis 212 3 W *new* $49,900 Landis Lot $22,500 Wilkie Lot 204 2 St W $15,000

406 7th Ave E $178,900 102 5th Ave E $173,900 409 3rd Ave E $169,900 412 3rd Ave E $132,000 403 4th Ave E $88,900 204 5th Ave E $49,900 104 6th Ave E (Lot) $30,000 206 4th Ave. W (Lot) $27,500

302 6th Ave West

Biggar

$199,900

801 Ave. J Perdue

Recently Sold Holt Quill Lake Comm. Prop Dalmeny L&F Ranch RM 347 Vogel RM 097

Demaine Perdue Rosetown Biggar

$185,000 $60,000 1413 ac 1227 ac

$399,900 $179,900 $160,000 $45,000

Tim Hammond Realty (results since January 1, 2011)

SOLD - 25 Farms (over 25,000 acres) SOLD - 4 Commercial Properties SOLD - 20 Homes in Biggar SOLD - 5 Acreages *denotes Exclusive Listing

Recently Sold!! 202 3rd Ave E

$299,000 Summer is sizzling and the market is hot!!! Put your cares aside and list your property with Biggar’s top selling brokerage, Tim Hammond Realty

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$197,500

1210 sq ft bungalow boasts a beautiful kitchen, dining room, sizable living room, master bedroom with 4 piece en suite & 2 regular bedrooms upstairs. Recently renovated, fully developed lower level. 24x24 double detached garage on a 137 x 382 ft lot in Perdue. Call today!

Commercial Property (MLS) Demaine Hotel A & D Foods Howard Concave 218 Main Street

New Construction! Remarkable 1332 sq ft 3 Bedroom Bungalow Home. Boasts double vaulted ceilings, open dining room/ kitchen with knotty Alder custom cabinets, island/eating bar and garden doors. Basement has large windows and is open for development. 26 x 28 double detached garage. Call to view today!

Sale Pending Crozier

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

412 3rd Ave. East

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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.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011

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OBITUARIES Shannon Lee LaMontagne (nee Irwin) April 14, 1970 - July 21, 2011 The family of Shannon are deeply saddened to announce her passing on Thursday, July 21, 2011 in St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask. at the age of 41 years. She will be missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 19 years, Bryan; son, Dylan and daughter, Megan, all of Biggar, Sask. Also surviving are her parents Len and Elaine Irwin; sisters, Rhonda Hicks (Angela and Ashley), Sheri (Terrance) Renkas (Jessica and Tyler), Tania (Greg) Flavel (Whitney, Michael and Jackson); uncle, John Staniland and friend, Jean Matwee; aunt, Sandra Staniland (cousins, Chris (Pam), Jason, and Catherine); in-laws, Garry and Sharon LaMontagne; sister-in-law, Terrilynn (Thomas) Roedelbronn (Coen, Cole); and extended family members and numerous friends. She was predeceased by her grandparents; and an uncle, Doug Staniland. Shannon was born April 14, 1970 in Regina, Sask. and grew up and attended school in Lumsden, Sask. In 1992 she married the love of her life, Bryan, and they lived at Regina Beach, Sask. In 2006 they moved to make their home in Biggar, Sask where she worked at various jobs. Shannon loved spending time with her family in the outdoors, family holidays, reading was a favourite past time, and working with the Army and Air Cadets. Funeral Service were held from Biggar United Church on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with Marj Mackie of¿ciating. Eulogists were Tania Flavel, Angela Hicks and Terrance Renkas. Honourary Bearers were all those who shared in Shannon’s life. Active Urn Bearer was Bryan LaMontagne. Donations in Shannon’s memory may be directed to the Canadian Liver Foundation, Ste. #1500, 2235 Sheppard Ave. East, Toronto, ON, M2J 5B5 Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”, 948-2669 Bob Clothier, Funeral Director. gfsc1

Arthur ‘Art’ George Ries March 31, 1928 - July 13, 2011 On July 13, 2011, Art passed away at home in Edmonton, Alta. at the age of 83. Art leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 55 years, Thelma; children, Randy, Lana (Brian), Brenda (David); his grandchildren, Amie (Brian), Curtis, Mallorie (Trevor), Nicholas, Tyler, spirit granddaughter, Janie, stepgranddaughter, Emma; his sister, Joyce Coates; brother, Morley (Eleanor) Ries; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews, great-great-nieces, nephews; cousins; and many dear friends. Those who left before him were his mother, Kate; father, George; sister, Elsie; brothers, William and Stanley; in-laws, nephews, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Art was born March 31, 1928 and grew up on the family farm near Springwater, Sask. until he moved to Edmonton, Alta. He took his schooling at Conway and Springwater schools. He was involved in baseball, curling and hockey. Boy did he live his life. He was a character who loved humour. His jokes were mainly bad ones! So, when a good one was told it was a shock and it made it even funnier!!! He loved to socialize and if that included a meal all the better. He was a rascal growing up and his lifelong friends always seemed to have stories of him getting into some kind of good fun trouble. He had many interests including sports (curling, baseball and hockey), travelling and the ultimate, being with family and friends. He also became quite the gardener. He loved watching the vegetables he planted grow (especially the potatoes). He overcame a serious health issue and stayed with his family for 17 more years. Art died at home with his wife Thelma and daughter Brenda with him. He was and is loved by all who knew him and he lived his life with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes. He will be greatly missed. Funeral Service was held on July 20, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. from Hosanna Lutheran Church, Edmonton, Alta. with Pastor Ronald Flamand of¿ciating. Eulogy was given by members of his family. Pallbearers were Curtis Buoy, Trevor Blair, Nicholas Ries, Jordy Ries, Tyler Ries, Dean Coates. Interment was Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. at Westlawn Memorial Gardens, Edmonton, Alta. Memorial gifts may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Hosanna Lutheran Church or a charity of your own choosing. 31p1

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CARD OF THANKS Thank you to our sons and daughters-in-law for making our 40th Wedding Anniversary very special. Also thank you to our relatives and friends. Because of your thoughtfulness and generosity, we have made a donation of over $700 to the building fund of the new longterm care facility. You really understand the value of this facility and we are very much appreciative. Ron and Louise Singer 31p1 I would like to thank everyone for cards, gifts and best wishes on the occasion of my Grade 12 graduation. Everything was very much appreciated. Brayden Seidl 31c1

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in August: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 202 King Street, Biggar at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. 48/10tfn JULY 11 - AUGUST 27: Annual Used Book Sale in the Credit Union Gallery at the Biggar Museum, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday 28c6 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10: Emmanuel Lutheran Church Country Picnic, hymn sing and cemetery tour. Call Maryann at 948-2571 or Jean at 948-3901 for details. 31c2 SUNDAY, AUGUST 14: Leney Cemetery is having their 73rd Annual Memorial Service at the cemetery, 7 p.m. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, it will be held in the Perdue United Church. 30p3 AUGUST15-18: Come join the Biggar Museum for Museum Week. $4.50/day or $15/week. Ages 5-12 register at Museum by Friday, July 30 or call 9483451. 30c3

YARD/GARAGE SALES FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2 - 7 p.m. and SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 9 - 2 p.m.: Antique & Downsizing Yard Sale @ Aubrey Wood farm near Ruthilda. Huge amount of antiques and collectables, furniture and sporting equipment & tools. Phone 306-932-4941 for info. Directions from Biggar, Hwy 5 west, past Ruthilda corner 3 miles, 2 miles south, ¼ mile west. Watch for Signs.

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TRAVELLERS… The Biggar Adult Travel Club is tentatively planning for Thailand, February 2012; and Peru, February, 2013. If interested or have questions, please call Tricia @ 948-3764.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Baby Shower SUNDAY, AUGUST 7: You are invited to a baby shower for Gavin Edward Dorosh, son of Brett and Kelly Dorosh, 2 p.m. in Centennial Room at Westwinds Motor Hotel. Cards in drugstore. 31c1

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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INVITATIONS SATURDAY, AUGUST 6: Steve and Semon Jalbert are celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary with an Open House tea, 2 - 3:30 p.m. at the Martensville New Horizon Centre, 106 - 4th Ave. North, Martensville, Sask. Your presence is your gift. 31c1

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DFamilies, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history! Do yours prior to the centennial celebrations! For more information call 948-3451 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

Proud parents, Kelly and Brett Dorosh, are happy to announce the arrival of their son, Gavin Edward, born on July 12, 2011 at 12:51 p.m. weighing 6 lb. 8 oz. Happy grandparents are Jack and Nancy de Bussac and Dianne Dorosh; great-grandparents are Yolande de Bussac, George and Rose Danychuk, Tony and Ethel Dorosh, and Mary Kolendreski.

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WANTED WANTED: Massey #36 discers. Paying $100. Will pick up. Call Andrew 306-946-9669, leave message if no answer. 29p6 Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 948-1773 or 9485393. Pickup available. 32tfn

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MACHINERY Three (3) rototillers, two (2) lawn mowers, patio table and umbrella. Phone 948-3774. 29p3

SEED & FEED

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

LAND FOR SALE/RENT One-quarter of land in RM Biggar #347, SE-21-35-16W3rd. For enquiries, phone 306-384-6499 30p3

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FARM LAND WANTED

Classes start September 5, 2011

Big Sky Farms, one of Canada’s largest hog producers, are expanding their livestock transportation fleet and are looking for qualified owner-operators for Western Canada.

SASK. FARMS & RANCHES LUSELAND: 10 ac. well, 9,900 bu. steel grain storage, shop, quonset, garden shed, double garage, 1,144 sq ft. bungalow. UNITY: 160 ac.-145 tame grass, bal. bush & native grass, some fencing, 1 gas well surface lease, well, 7,900 bu. steel grain storage, garage, misc. other outbuildings, fuel tanks, 1,176 sq ft bungalow. UNITY: 479 ac.-195 cult+260 tame grass, bal. bush & native grass, some fencing, 1 gas well surface lease, well, 7,900 bu. steel grain storage, garage, misc. other outbuildings, fuel tanks, 1,176 sq ft. bungalow.

Phone: 306-569-3380 email: lanerealtycorp@ sasktel.net To view full colour feature sheets for all of our CURRENT LISTINGS, visit our Website at: www.lanerealty.com

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HOUSES FOR RENT

Full time position, located in Regina. Some travel required. For more company information, visit www.degelman.com.

Two bedroom house on acreage, 4 miles west of Biggar. No smoking. $800/month plus utilities. Damage deposit required. Phone Ryan, 780-8563383. 31p6 Two bedroom country home, partially furnished with all appliances. Located between Biggar and Rosetown. Available immediately. For full details, phone 948-2793 or 948-2098 or cell 948-7649. 30p3

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

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Crop report July 19- 25

Saskatchewan livestock producers continue to make good haying progress and now have 73 per cent of the hay crop cut. Fifty one per cent of the hay crop has been baled or put into silage according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. Haying progress varies across the province, ranging from 81 per cent cut in the southwest to 40 per cent cut in the northwest. Seventyeight per cent of the hay crop is cut in the southeast, 79 per cent in east-central, 76 per cent in west-central

and 80 per cent in the northeast. Sixty-two per cent of the hay crop has been baled or put into silage in the southwest, 57 per cent in east-central, 54 per cent in the northeast, westcentral and southeast and 19 per cent in the northwest. Eighty-six per cent of the hay crop is rated as good to excellent in quality, 13 per cent is rated as fair and one per cent is reported to be in poor condition. Ninety per cent of pasture land is reported to be in good to excellent condition. Ninety-nine per cent of livestock producers have

adequate water supplies for their livestock. Eighty-seven per cent of fall cereals and 75 per cent of spring cereals are reported to be in good to excellent condition. Seventy-two per cent of the oilseeds and 74 per cent of the pulse crops are reported to be in good to excellent condition. The majority of crop damage is due to wind, ﬂooding, disease, insects and hail. Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 12 per cent surplus, 81 per cent adequate and seven per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil

moisture is rated as 11 per cent surplus, 79 per cent adequate and 10 per cent short. Overall, crops are progressing well. While crops are generally still behind in development, the warm weather advanced crops and some producers are contemplating swathing winter crops and early seeded pulses in the next two or three weeks. Farmers are busy haying, scouting ﬁelds and controlling crop diseases and insects. Some farmers are getting harvesting equipment ready.

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Journeyman Automotive Technician required for GM Dealership in Melfort, Sask. A successful applicant: GM Experience an asset, ASEP an asset, 3 or 4 years apprentice considered, Salary matched with experience. Apply to Cheyenne Motors Products Ltd. Phone 306752-2783 or Email George Blair at cheyennegm@sasktel.net. Town of Kipling Foreman of Public Works The Town of Kipling is seeking a Town Foreman. This position provides the overall supervision and organization of all functions of Public Works and the Water/Sewer Treatment and Distribution Systems. Level 2 Certi¿cation in Water Treatment/ Level 1 Water Distribution and Wastewater along with experience with road and equipment maintennance would be an asset. A complete job description is available upon request. Resumes may be submitted by August 29, 2011 to kiptown@sasktel.net or Town of Kipling, Attn: Gail Dakue, Box 299, Kipling, SK S0G 2S0 www.townofkipling.ca NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect. Part or full time truck drivers needed must have 3A or 1A licenses. Part of full time heavy equipment operators. Experience and tickets an asset but not necessary should the applicant apply. Please send resumes by fax 306-685-2267 or email rhonda.shaws@sasktel.net.

Bicycling is a great mode of transportation. Not only is it part of a healthy lifestyle, but cycling also contributes to a greener environment. However, as a cyclist, you are considered a vulnerable road user, and you must be aware of your surroundings at all times. It is very important to be visible and predictable to others. Bicyclists have a greater risk of potential injury or death should they become involved ina collision. According to Transport Canada, in 2009 there were 41 bicyclist fatalities, and 435 serious injuries.

In addition to being visible and predictable, Canada Safety Council recommends for all cyclists to wear an approved helmet. Bicycle helmets can prevent up to 88 per cent of brain injuries when used properly. “You wouldn’t think twice about wearing your seat-belt, so why would you think twice about wearing your helmet?” says Raynald Marchand, General Manager of Programs at Canada Safety Council. A helmet can save your life, so wear one. Ways bicyclists can improve their safety: • Wear a helmet.

• Pay attention to your riding and avoid distractions from cell phones and music players. • Follow the law -- it’s the safest way to ride. Bicyclists have the same rights and duties as other drivers and need to follow the same traffic laws. • Be predictable -ride in a straight line, don’t swerve over sewers or bumps in the road, this will increase your chances of a collision with a vehicle. Signal all turns and check behind you before turning or changing lanes. • Come to a complete stop at every stop sign and red light. • Ride with caution around parked cars and position yourself in the field of vision of a motorist pulling out of a parking space. • Be conspicuous -ride where drivers can see you, use lights at night and wear bright clothing. • Be aware -anticipate the next move of drivers, pedestrians and other cyclists. Watch for debris, potholes and grate. • If you are a beginner or are returning to bicycling, seek out clubs or bicycling advocacy organizations in your community for tips on safe riding, instruction, and group rides to improve knowledge and confidence.

• Ride ready -- tires need air, brakes must work, chains should run smoothly, and quick release wheel levers must be closed. • Carry identiﬁcation and cell phone, emergency cash, as well as repair and emergency supplies. Ways motorists can improve bicycle safely: • Respect bicyclists as legal road users with the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. Drive courteously and with tolerance. • Obey the posted speed limit, and don’t drive too fast for conditions. • Come to a compete stop at each stop sign and red light. • Check over your shoulder, and always check your blind spot. A bicyclist could be there. • Maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and the bicycle in front of you. • Use low-beam headlights when driving in low-visibility conditions. • Yield to pedestrians and bicycles in and entering crosswalks. • If you plan to turn right or pull into a parking space shortly ahead of a bicycle in front of you do not pass. • Signal all turns and land changes 30 metres in advance. • Pass bicycles only when it is safe to do so. Exercise patience.

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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Business & Professional … FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE

BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Saskatoon DUANE NEUFELDT Serving BIGGAR and Area

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

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

The sign you want. The agent you need.

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for:

Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

Call: 948-2101

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation

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

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

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

Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

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

GLASS INSTALLATION

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Residential

9Residential 9Commercial 9Automotive

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

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

Cari McCarty Residential Sales

For all your glass needs …owned and operated by Matt Poitras

104 - 2 Ave. West Biggar nd

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent

948-4846

Tim Hammond Realty

MANUFACTURING

Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial

A Sign of Qualilty!

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

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

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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

ELECTRICAL

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

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

Authorized Appliance Depot Electrical Wiring Trenching Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

948-5291 PHILLIPS ELECTRIC • Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates Ph: 948-5393

Cell: 306-221-6888

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

Jerry Muc Phone: 948-2958 Fax:

948-5699

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

Phone: 948-4844 Fax: 948-4845

ELECTRICAL

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar, Sask.

948-3389 Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

Inc.

Helping you Help yourself

To advertise in this directory, please call Urla at The Independent • 948-3344 • This feature will appear Weekly. ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL DIRECTORY RATES.

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…

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

Call Jim @ 948-3333

Northland Foaming

Spray Foam Insulation

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!

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

SEED CLEANING IT’S ALL INCLUDED! 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

948-2807 or

Call: Bill: Dale:

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

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

WINE SUPPLIES

Phone: 948-5678

DENTAL DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist 115 - 1st Ave. W. Rosetown, Sask.

OFFICE HOURS 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 EYE CARE

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

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

CALL NOW:

1-877-979-4543 #16-1945 McKercher Drive, Saskatoon

HEALTH/ WELLNESS “Annie Things Possible” Health, Beauty & Spa

Weight Loss Clinic 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

Michelle Spuzak, R.M.T. (NHPC member) NEW LOCATION… 219 - 4th Ave. E., BIGGAR

Other Services available… • ParafÅn Wax • Thai Herbal Massage • ReÆexology • Hot Stone Massage • Engergy Work

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

948-2548 or 948-9710

Ladies Only 30 min. Workout …owned and operated by Diane Larouche Ellard, Can-Fit-Pro Certi¿ed Personal Trainer

in Nova Wood Centre 104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar

948-7967 NEW BEGINNINGS WELLNESS CENTRE “Putting PERSONAL back into ﬁtness training!” Wayne Baldwin, W

NO Certiﬁed Fitness Trainer, N Health Consultant, OPE NaturalPhysical 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 @ 219 - 4th Ave. East, Biggar Where you can feel right at home! Phone… 948-2548

WINE, BEER, COOLER KITS and SUPPLIES …available at

• 5 Year manufacturer’s warranty on all Oticon Hearing Aids • 5 Year supply of batteries • 5 Year premium service plan • Risk-free ZERO MONEY DOWN trial period

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

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

HEARING CARE

Wylie Farms Ltd.

Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

SEED CLEANING

Cell… 948-8048

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

For appointments… 1-855-651-3311

LACK OF ADVERTISING is like winking at a pretty girl in the dark…YOU KNOW what you’re doing, BUT NO ONE ELSE DOES!

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Business & Professional LEGAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

223 Main Street Biggar

Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B.

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

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

948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

948-2183

Roe & Company

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

OPTOMETRISTS

Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

INVESTMENTS

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

M & N REPAIR st

301 - 1 Ave. E, Biggar

948-3996 Open Monday-Saturday

Heavy Truck Repair

FFinancial Plan nning Estate Plann ning Life Insuran nce

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

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

222 220 Main Street 7 306 948 5377 info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca

DR. KRUEGER, KENDALL & WILSON

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair

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

948-1722

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

304 Main St., Biggar

948-2222 or 948-2029

Without advertising, nothing happens!!!

Anne G. Livingston

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

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Sewing & Embroidery • Jackets • Windsuits • Shirts • Hunting Gear • Bunnyhugs • Caps • Toques • Bags Check out our new website: classicmakings.ca Judy Judy Kahovec: Kahovec… 882-4313, Cellcell 831-7935 306-882-4313, 831-7935 Carey Krchov: 882-3213 Carey Krchov…882-3213

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

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

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

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

Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System 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 Small Ads Work… You’re reading this one!!!

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

521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109

MR. JOHN G. SMITH * Local Handyman/ Drayman plus Independent Sales Consultant for SWEPCO Building Products & Lubricant Phone: (306) 948-3856 Mobile: (306) 948-7896 Email: johngsmith1@ hotmail.com

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth Box 736, Biggar

Phone:

948-5600

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

Mobile Units Ofﬁce: 948-2805 05 Cell: 948-6062 email: northland83@yourlink.ca

Beadle’s Computer Solutions Sales & Service Call Steven 948-2489 Your authorized

Panasonic, StarChoice, Bell, Xplornet Internet dealer and Your authorized SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

948-3955

Phillips Radio Shop

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SERVICES

Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

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

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

Email: saskregal@sasktel.net

ELMER DOVE

Chartered Accountant Credit Union Building 302 Main Street P. O. Box 1750 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

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

GEORGE STAHL

in Biggar Insurance Bldg.

ACCOUNTING

Phone: 948-5133

Tree services available…

Open: Mon.-Fri.

Phone: 948-2204 or 948-3886

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Biggar

Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

B IG G AR I N S URAN C E SERVICES

201B-2nd Ave. West

Ivan Young,

948-2700

INSURANCE

Garry A. Faye

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

1st Ave. West, Biggar

Phone: 244-7464 for appointment

Chartered Accountant Notary Public

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

948-3381

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

100-128-4th Ave. South, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1M8

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

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

TIRES

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

Optometrists

• Notary Publics • Home & Agro Insurance • Auto & Commerical Insurance • Blue Cross • Motor Licence Issuer Ofﬁce Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday 304 Main Street • Biggar

SERVICES

Rebel Landscaping

BUSSE LAW

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 look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

SERVICES

AUTOMOTIVE

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Residential Commercial Automotive

For FREE estimates or enquiries CALL Wayne or Dorothy at

948-5678

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

• sides of Pork & Beef available

948-3384 This space available for… our 26-week commitment in this directory $ 2.89/week = $75 + g.s.t. (regular price $9.52 per week) One column x 1 inch size Call

948-3344

109 Main St., Biggar

Phone:

948-2442

Fax: 948-2484

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

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.

ONLINE

@ biggarindependent.ca

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

Asquith Council news Asquith Town Council held its regular meeting on July 5, 2011. Sask Environment Environmental Protection Ofﬁcer was out to inspect the old water plant, the new water plant and the lagoon and all were found compliant. The sports grounds have been very well maintained. Thanks to the sports grounds maintenance contractor, Charles Chappell, for his hard work and dedication.

The cemetery has also been very well maintained this year, thanks also goes out to Jim and Kelly Stack for their hard work in making the cemetery neat and well groomed. A building permit was issued for the construction of a house at 350 Clark Avenue. The town’s recycling program will be implemented in August. During the last week of July, all town ratepayers will

Asquith News Neil Millard 329-4235 Happy Anniversary to all the couples who are celebrating wedding anniversary this month and also in the month of August. (Also all the birthdays) Did you know? Not funny: When people hit their “funny bone”, they are not actually hitting a bone. The delicate spot on the elbow, that tingles painfully when bumped, is a nerve at the end of the ulna, which is one of the bones in the forearm. Many people are enjoying the beneﬁts of their garden vegetables. Everything from new potatoes, lettuce and radishes et cetera. What a great taste of Saskatchewan, eh! Don’t forget the Seniors Wellness Clinic on

Tuesday,August 9 in the Seniors Hall. On the Lighter Side: A foolish man tells a woman to stop talking, but a wise man tells her that her mouth is extremely beautiful when her lips are closed. I enjoyed the pictures and write-up the Biggar Elks Lodge did in last week’s Independent. I was sorry to hear that they had to disband but I appreciated being a member there when I lived in Biggar. The Elks accomplished a lot of good community work in the 50 years of Elkdom! July has been a very busy month. We also look forward to a very busy month of August! Enjoy life -- Take the bad with the good!

be receiving a blue cart for recycling. August 4, 2011, there will be garbage and pickup. The following Thursday, August 11, will be the recycling pickup. The weeks for garbage and recycle pickup will then continue to alternate. If you have any questions regarding the recycling program, you can pick up the brochure at the Town Ofﬁce or you can check the Town’s Web site at townofasquith.com for more information. The Town of Asquith Community Calendar will also have the dates for recycling and garbage pickup on it. It also has community organization meeting dates

and the birthdays and anniversaries of community members on it. You can purchase a calendar from Marg at 329-4284 or Arlene at 329-4480. The local Asquith Legion members put in some hard work bringing the memorial gates at the Asquith Cemetery back to their previous glory. Country West Construciton donated the work that it took to repair the metal gates, and the Legion members repaired the parging on the columns and refreshed the memorial plaques. The next regular council meeting will be held on August 9, 2011. Happy Summer!

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Place a blanket classiﬁed ... for more information call

306-948-3344

****PUBLIC NOTICE**** Please be advised that a two dimensional (2D) seismic exploration program is planned for the Saskatoon area (see map below). This regional seismic program is being conducted on behalf of BHP Billiton Canada Inc. by RPS Boyd PetroSearch in order to assess potential potash mineralization. The seismic process involves sending vibrations into the earth and measuring the returning waves. The energy source is vibroseis (vibrator trucks) and the program will mainly be conducted on road allowance. We ask that you consider your safety as well as the safety of our workers. Please slow down around our worksites. If you would like more information, please contact our landowner liaison, Garry Wahl. Please note that unless you are contacted, your lands are not being entered. No private property will be accessed without prior consent. Exploration Company: RPS Boyd PetroSearch Field Operations: May through to mid-September 2011 Program Names: 2011 Wolverine 2D, 2011 Asquith 2D, 2011 South Boulder 2D and 2011 South Young 2D

Create your very own blend of wines . . .

New shipment of wine kits has arrived at . . .

Grape Moments 102-3rd Ave.W., Biggar, SK 948-3344

Should you have any questions, please contact: Garry Wahl Landowner Liaison Phone: 306.536.1863

Maddie Mailey Permit Administrator Toll Free: 1.800.663.8943

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011

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