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Prairie Malt “aligns” production with current demand in Biggar Prairie Malt Limited announced last Thursday that it is aligning production at its facility in Biggar with current market demand. Prairie Malt Limited leaders met with employees Thursday morning to inform them that the facility will run at a reduced rate. The company will lay off approximately 35 employees by the end of 2011. “A supply agreement between Prairie Malt Limited and a major customer will end on December 31, 2011. Unfortunately, this circumstance has necessitated a very difficult business decision for us right now,” said Doug Eden, president of Prairie Malt Limited. “To ensure the competitiveness of Prairie Malt Limited, we are aligning production at the plant with current demand. We are very sorry to lay off employees and are grateful for the high quality work they have performed at the facility. We appreciate their contributions greatly and will work closely with them on severance and transition plans.” Despite the current situation at Prairie Malt Limited,
Eden said the company is as committed as ever to its valued customers and suppliers -- and will continue to seek opportunities to create solutions and value through its supply chains and expertise. According to Jerome Woynarski, manager of the Prairie Malt Limited facility, the company’s commitment to the residents and growers of the Town of Biggar and its surrounding communities in Saskatchewan remains strong. “We are committed to ensuring a high quality malt supply to domestic and international customers, making our existing supply chain more efficient, and implementing industry best practices,” he said. “While we manage some operational changes in the coming months, we are appropriately staffed to meet the needs of our customers. We will continue to serve our growers and customers, and we expect no disruptions to our business.” Prairie Malt Limited is a joint venture of Cargill and Viterra Inc.
At the beach, having a (volley)ball . . . Jeremy Yurchak and Cheyanne Lehnert go up for the block, August 20 during the first of what will prove to be many more, Youth Beach Volleyball Tournament. Using the new beach volleyball court at the Rec Complex, the event was
Management change at Prairie West Terminal Ltd. The Board of Directors of Prairie West Terminal Ltd. (PWT) announced August 17 that Andrew Travers has terminated his contract as Chief Executive Officer of
Prairie West Terminal Ltd to peruse a personal business opportunity outside the agriculture industry. The Board of Directors accepted the termination of
contract and immediately formed a committee of the Board to conduct the search for a new CEO. That committee has also engaged a human resources consul-
tant to assist in the search for the new CEO. Travers will continue as CEO of PWT until no later October 31, 2011. In the event a replacement CEO is not appointed prior to Travers’ departure from PWT, Charlene Bradley will act as interim CEO. Bradley has acted as CFO of PWT for the past eight years. Prairie West Terminal is locally owned and operated grain company, with its head office located between the villages of Dodsland and Plenty, Saskatchewan. Prairie West Terminal operates locations in Plenty, Dodsland, Luseland and Kindersley.
a success with support from local businesses. Already, the talk is next year, and the grudge matches are building. See Page 6 for the winners. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
Landis and Central Plains Co-ops to amalgamate Membership of the Landis Co-op has voted strongly in favour of joining forces with Central Plains Co-op. The amalgamation will take place October 31, 2011. Membership in attendance at a special meeting this past August 17 in Landis, voted 83.5 per cent in favour of the unison. Membership of the Central Plains Co-op had voted in favour of the partnership at a Rosetown meeting this past April 20. Central Plains Co-op is formerly the Rosetown and Eston Co-ops, which merged in October of 2010. The merger is expected to raise revenue by 15 per cent. The amalgamation would enable savings through bulk purchasing and, is estimated to result in a savings of $200,000, according to Central Plains officials. Mike Moon, Central Plains General Manager, said the union will not result in any job losses. The amalgamated co-op will have a membership in excess of 5,500 members and locations in Eston, Landis and Rosetown. Discussions between the groups began in November 2010, when Landis approached Central Plains with the idea.
Gaming grants invest in Saskatchewan communities Biggar slated for $14,169.
Greetings from Biggar (Scotland, that is!) . . . Penny McCallum, Barb Barteski and Kathy Sarvas look over the salutations from our Scottish namesakes. Town Fathers in Biggar, Scotland sent over a gracious and warm congratulations on Biggar, Saskatchewan’s 100th anniversary. Our Scottish friends sent their regards and a crystal memento to commemorate our milestone birthday. See Page 9 for more. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing more than 900 grants to volunteer organizations in communities across the province, and Biggar and area will benefit. The Saskatchewan Li-
quor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) is distributing a total of approximately $1.9 million through charitable gaming grants, with $14,169 going to Biggar. Among the grants provided by SLGA, Humboldt
and area received $39,185; Yorkton and area: $38,103; Estevan and area: $24,196; Nipawin and area: $22,917; Swift Current and area: $22,752, and, of course the aforementioned Biggar and area: $14,169.
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Agriculture CWB’s fate must be cautiously decided philosophy rarely match exactly. That may be where the Conservatives are about to ďŹ nd themselves in the case of the Canadian Wheat Board. Philosophically the Conservatives want the single-desk sales agency f o r We s t e r n Canadian barley, wheat and durum headed to export gone. They believe farmers should have choice, as do a sizable number of producers, although with the lack of a credible, unbiased producer vote, the exact percentage of like-minded producers is
by Calvin Daniels By the nature of the beast politics is a creature given life by ideologies. At least in the case of party politics. The lines which define one party from another are based around the party’s vision of how they believe policies and legislation should determine how we do things. While ideology often creates a philosophical position from which to start, too often that position must soften when it comes to implementing things simply because reality and
rather unclear. It was no surprise the Conservatives, once elected with their ďŹ rst majority in their current conďŹ guration, moved toward abolishing the CWB as it has operated for decades. The government announced some time ago that the change would be implemented Aug. 1, 2012, less than a year from now. One can appreciate the Conservatives dedication to their philosophical position on the CWB, but some level of common sense needs to factor into decisions. No party should follow philosophy without fully weighing the overall impact of the decision. In situations where parties follow ideology blindly
we taxpayers often pick up the tab for it. A case in point would be the redtape-laden, ridiculously expensive and overly cumbersome long gun registry and firearm ownership laws. Even if you are a huge fan of registering long guns and of ensuring owners are recorded, you cannot be happy with the costs and the bureaucracy associated with how the Liberals implemented their vision. Now the Conservatives have made a decision on the fate of the CWB, setting its abolishment date, and are now moving ahead with a study regarding the costs and impacts of the move. The Conservatives have
been vocal opponents of the ďŹ rearms’ legislation, and are suggesting change is coming there, based in part on costs. That might have taxpayers thinking they had learned from the Liberal largess, but apparently not. Agriculture Canada is advertising for an auditor to delve into the costs the government will face in changing the CWB. The audit may cost as much as a million dollars itself, as auditors work to determine potential liabilities, such as employee severance and pensions, legal costs for broken long-term contracts and other costs. There are already suggestions the costs will be in the hundreds of millions,
which begs the question if the plan the Conservatives have is cost-effective for taxpayers, or farmers. It also brings into question the actual foresight the Conservatives have on the issue. It would be better business to ascertain costs ďŹ rst than plan the change, not make the change then determine costs. We might have expected a supposedly business-leaning party to have done things, but sadly they failed as they chased ideology without enough regard for farmers to hold a fair plebiscite on the issue, and without regard to the costs using taxpayer money.
that they should be deciding the fate of the CWB themselves,� said Allen Oberg, chair of the CWB’s farmer-controlled board of directors. Farmers are encouraged to continue participating in discussions through Oberg’s online blog at cwbeyeswideopen.blogspot.com. The CWB issued its latest Pool Return Outlook (PRO) for the 2011-12 crop year on Aug. 25. 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 analysts, explaining the
factors that are inuencing international grain prices. Information about the CWB’s current pricing level for wheat is also included. The daily sign-up window for CWB Producer Payment Options will be extended to assist farmers during the busy harvest period. Beginning on Monday, Aug. 29, sign-up hours will run from 3 p.m. to midnight CDT (Winnipeg time). These hours will continue until Oct. 31. Currently, sign-up ends each day at 9 p.m. Forms and Web site information will be updated on Aug. 29. The deadline for farmers to submit their CWB variety surveys has been extended to Sept. 9, 2011. Farmers who submit their 2011-12 variety survey before the deadline will be eligible to win prizes. The variety survey asks farmers to indicate which varieties of wheat, durum and barley they have seeded. It takes only a few minutes to complete and helps the CWB market grain by providing early information to potential international buyers. Online surveys can be found at cwb.ca/ variety.
Canadian Wheat Board Bulletin of moderate precipitation (15-35 millimetres) fell in eastern and central Saskatchewan. While farmers in all provinces are harvesting later than average, Alberta’s weather conditions have left it farthest behind. August 24 is the deadline for farmers to mail in their ballots in the CWB plebiscite and have a say on the future of their marketing organi-
(Dated August 22) At a glance Warm temperatures in the eastern Prairies last week combined with fairly dry conditions to boost overall Western Canadian harvest progress to seven per cent. This compares to 12 per cent normally harvested by this time. Further west, temperatures remained 1 to 4 degrees C below normal. A pocket )
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BILL TURNER AUCTION SALE SAT., SEPTEMBER 10, 2011 • 10AM SPRINGWATER, SK DIRECTIONS: Hwy 4 & 51 Biggar, 24.7 km W; 7 km S; 5 km W; .05 km S. TRACTORS: Cockshutt 1850, diesel w/FEL, 4784 hrs; Case 2290, 6466 hrs; Hay Equip: IH square baler; Coop 7 ft. mower; Bale fork; Seeding & Tillage: MF P/T swathers; 15 ft. MF cult; 15 ft. cult; 12 ft. JDeere discer; 45 ft diamond harrows; MH 3 bottom plow; Oliver 2 bottom plow; 12 ft. MM seed drill; GRAIN AUGERS; LIVESTOCK RELATED: Horse drawn wagon; Manure spreader, VEH & ACC: 1994 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE, ext cab, auto, 2 WD, A/T/PW/PDL, 350 engine, 365,700 km; 1971 Ford F100 (no brakes); various trailers & cars for parts; SHOP EQUIP: Metal shed; Forney welder; Craftsman air comp & other common tools; ANTIQUES: 2 old Enterprise stoves converted to gas; Melbaphone gramophone working; glassware & other antiques; EQUIP. MANUALS; FURNITURE : fridge; stove; washer; dryer; MISC ITEMS.
zation. Ballots must be postmarked by August 24 and returned to plebiscite coordinator MNP in the ofďŹ cial postage-paid envelopes to be admissible. Results will be announced Sept. 9. For more information on how to vote, call MNP at 1-877780-VOTE (8683) or visit cwbvote.ca. The CWB held its annual crop year-end news conference on Aug. 26 in Winnipeg. CWB board chair Allen Oberg and President and CEO Ian White will review the crop year that ended on July 31 and look ahead to prospects for the new year. Out-of-town media can participate by teleconference and must register before end of day on August 25 by calling Maureen Fitzhenry at (204) 983-3101 or e-mail-
ing maureen_ďŹ tzhenry@ cwb.ca. The teleconference is restricted to accredited media only. For others, the audio and presentation slides of this event will be Web cast live on cwb.ca, and archived on the site for 90 days. More than 2,200 Prairie farmers attended seven meetings across Western Canada over the past two weeks to discuss the challenges facing the future of the CWB. Each meeting was attended by hundreds of concerned producers, who discussed the implications and process surrounding the federal government’s plans to dismantle the single desk by Aug. 1. 2012, without holding a vote among Prairie farmers. “Overwhelmingly, farmers expressed the view
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Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held August 3, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Penny McCallum, and Eugene Motruk. Council resolved that Bylaw No. 11-720, being a bylaw to amend the building bylaw, be read three times and adopted. Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $605,797.04, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $64,776.35, be approved. Council resolved that the Council Meeting Procedure Policy be amended to read as follows: Section 1 -- Regular Council Meeting: (1) Regular meetings of Council are to be held on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of each month, beginning at 7:15 p.m. Council resolved that members of Council be authorized to attend the Condo Housing Development meeting to be held at the RM of Biggar office on August 9. Council resolved that Mayor Ray Sadler and Councillor Don Cleaveley be authorized to attend the Highway 51 Partnership Agreement meeting on August 8 at the Council Chambers. Council resolved that Town officials be autho-
rized to sign the Notice of Assignment and Succession Agreement between the Town, the Biggar and District Agricultural Society, and the Biggar Recreation Valley. Council resolved that the quote from SaskPower for the replacement of four wooden pole streetlights with forty-foot galvanised street standards at Main Street and Turnbull Avenue at a cost of $13,908.39 plus GST of $695.42, be received. Council resolved that correspondence from Catterall and Wright enclosing two copies of the agreement for the Curbs and Paving 2011 contract with G and C Asphalt, be accepted and that the Mayor and Town Administrator be authorized to execute the agreements on behalf of the Town. Council resolved that correspondence from the Biggar Museum and Gallery, congratulating the Town and the RM of Biggar on the 100th anniversary celebration, asking for any input from the Town on telling the Biggar story in the museum, and thanking the Town for paving the museum parking lot, be received and that their request for the second half of their annual budget allocation in the amount of $10,000 be approved for payment. • Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Blazers fine-tune as gridiron season approaches . . . Biggar Central School coach, Terry Braman beckons his players to gather round as the Blazers football squad had a series of intense workouts last week, readying for the upcoming season. The team
The Saskatchewan Arts Board is pleased to announce its board of directors for the 2011-2013 term, and a local flavour from Biggar will continue to guide the cultural organization. Piano teacher and codirector of the Heart of the City Piano Program, Peggy L’Hoir, will remain as a director on the Saskatchewan Arts Board
Shomari Williams, Hugh Charles, Chris McKenzie and Barrin Simpson greeted some pretty rabid ‘Rider fans in Landis, August 22 during the Co-op’s Annual Customer Appreciation event. (Photo for The Independent by Peter Ehry)
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Riders return to Landis
Fo u r S a s k a t c h e w a n Roughriders joined Landis residents at the annual Customer Appreciation Night for
looked good, and the expectations will be high for the new season. Log on to the biggarindependent.ca for an exclusive video this Wednesday on the team’s practice.
Defensive End, Shomari Williams, and Running Back, Hugh Charles, joined Landis Co-op members and staff for a
for her first term. She will be serving along with Byrna Barclay of Regina, Lorna Zatlyn, Prince Albert, Gwendolyn Arthur, Redvers, Dan Cugnet, Weyburn, Michelle Hunter, Regina, Michelle Le-Clair-Harding, Saskatoon, Joan Quinlan, Regina (first term), Charlie Baldock, Regina (first term), Lyndon Tootoosis, Cochin (first term).
great Monday evening. A terrific meal with barbecued steak and all the fixings was enjoyed by all. Also attending this year’s appreciation night were representatives of Westman Metals, Bayer Crop Sciences, Meridian Bins, Ag Growth I n d u s t r i e s, R . R o t h Enterprises, F.C.L., and Central Plains Co-op. Many members brought out their ‘Rider gear to have is autographed, or had pictures taken with the ‘Riders in attendance. Several youngsters were tossing footballs around and were thrilled to catch a ball thrown by a member of the Green and White. Overall, a great time was had by the almost 200 in attendance.
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launch a new Strategic Plan for the agency. This plan will guide all of our programs and activities for years to come and will leave a lasting legacy for the province’s arts community.” The new Strategic Plan is available on the Arts Board’s Web site at artsboard.sk.ca/about-us/ reports-and-policies. The Arts Board’s mission is to cultivate an environment in which the arts thrive for the benefit of everyone in Saskatchewan. It serves the people of the province through programs and activities designed to build a strong and vibrant arts sector.
The Saskatchewan Arts Board also announced new appointees William Klebeck of Wynyard, and David Garneau of Regina. “On behalf of the Arts Board, I would like to welcome the new board members and congratulate those who were reappointed. We are grateful to outgoing board members Bob Jamieson and Mary-Ann Kirkby for their hard work and dedication,” says David Kyle, executive director. “One of the board’s greatest accomplishments this past term was collaborating with artists, organizations and the public to
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Western farm market power by Bev Stow, National Farmers Union Board Member For me as a farmer, the prospect of an elected Canadian Government denying farmers a say in arguably, the most important question in the history of farming in Western Canada is alarming. Without the marketing and representative power of the Canadian Wheat Board, Prairie grain farmers would be a scattered bunch of thousands peddling their wares to a tiny handful of powerful grain buyers, expert at playing farmers off against each other. It is sad that farmers, who bear the capital costs, the production costs, plus a now hefty portion of cost and responsibility as the grain moves along the marketing system, are largely disregarded or allowed only token participation in the formulation of national agricultural policy. Obviously federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, since the May 2 election, has been green-lighted to finish off the CWB quickly and with as little fuss as possible. When we began farming in the early 1960s, we inherited legislated access to producer cars, the benefits of the Crow Freight Rate, farmer-owned Prairie Pool co-operative elevator systems, a well-funded Canadian Grain Commission, a world class national research and quality controlled public seed program, and the CWB. These had been developed gradually as a result of intolerable grain marketing conditions in the early 20th century. In 2011, only one remains. The Crow and the Pools are gone, the research is being starved and/ or turned over to the private conglomerates (creating enormous new seed cost for farmers), and the CGC, under a fee freeze since 1994, has been ordered by the Harper government to balance its books without government funding. The CWB is fighting for its life. At the time the Crow removal was heralded as a new golden era of prosperity and development for Western Canada. This freight rate, written into Canadian law, was bought out from Western farmers for an amount scarcely covering two years of freight at the new rates. Since its loss, $720 million is scooped out of the western rural economy annually and dumped into the pockets of Canada’s two still recalcitrant and uncompetitive railways. The Pools fell victim to a more subtle process which, besides backdoor private grain trade manipulation, featured runaway hired
management at upper company levels, third and fourth generation boards who failed in their fiduciary responsibility to farmers’ equity interests, and that ever-unfailing good old producer apathy. In spite of their control of over 60 per cent of the handle of prairie grains, the Pools, frightened by incursions of huge foreign transnationals, plunged into a series of mergers and/or takeovers leading to a complete rebuilding of their handling systems and incurred huge capital debt which destabilized the co-operatives. Tens of millions in farmers’ equity across the West went up in smoke in arguably the biggest unreported scandal of mismanagement and failure of governance responsibility in western farm history. In the post-Crow/post-Pool era the new “streamlined” and “efficient” grain transportation system has downloaded enormous expense to farmers in increased cost of hauling, purchase of heavy highway freighters, and wear and tear on farm-tax-maintained roads, and to the general public in highway fatalities as heavy freight meant for rail is transferred to roads designed for cars. Farmers are also left paying for the new system and demolition of the old one and buying new on farm grain storage as the new system routinely fails to match the handling capabilities of the old one. Under all these “improvements” farm exports have tripled, but real farm incomes have been halved, and farm debt has doubled over the past two decades. For the first time in their decades-long battle to eliminate the CWB, the private grain trade at long last has this biggest prize of all in its sights. Despite international tribunals finding CWB to be non-trade distorting, and despite consistently competitive CWB returns, the fact remains the grain giants have been obsessed with fond memories of the good old pre-CGC, pre-CWB days when they enjoyed unregulated grades, dockage, weights, and margins which they got to keep. Now a more-than-corporationfriendly federal government has a majority in Ottawa and is prepared to repeal Canadian law, and deny farmers a say in the matter of their Board’s future. The old smoke and mirrors game is still on. What amounts to an open market is being presented to farmers as marketing choice. The federal government has ordered the CWB to survive regard-
less of what they do to it. Conveniently, not much is being said about the Australian Wheat Board which tried unsuccessfully to operate without the monopoly. Fragments were subsequently bought up by Cargill and others. For farmers, “choice” inevitably means no choice. For grain companies, it is the ticket back to their glory days circa 1900. In the current world market place, CWB survival without the single desk is a concept so weak it doesn’t merit consideration. In order to carry on, right off the bat, the Board would require use of handling facilities owned by companies that have wanted it dead for decades. A “dual” Board would lose its exclusive control of a relatively rare northern climate grown class of bread wheat deliverable to end users from a system regulated to guarantee safe and consistent-toorder quality. Competitors also would have access to that same product and the CWB would be immediately in a bidding down process for end-user orders – mirroring the chaos at the end of the Australian single desk as approximately 19 companies tried to access end – user sales. As a seller, in order to earn top dollar, you need to have sole control of a product or you need to be cheaper. Period. And then there are the enormous collateral losses when a major player in a carefully evolved and integrated system is suddenly eliminated. Should the feds and their coalition succeed in axing the CWB, the grain giants would be rid of those pesky producer cars – a legislated right of prairie farmers rendered inoperable without the CWB to co-ordinate car supply and act as a selling agent at port terminals. This, in turn, would kill the fledg-
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ling short-line rail companies currently up and running or in process of development across the West. These lines – purchased at great cost by local farmers and a necessity for producer car movement, allow grain to escape expensive line elevator handling systems and keep $1200 to $1800 per car out of greedy corporate hands and back in rural communities. There would then be no need for those equally pesky trucking premiums now used to lure grain past the producer car loading sites. The Port of Churchill, surviving for decades on CWB shipments and in spite of politics, would be done for as the grain giants, now in complete control, send all grain through their own east and west coast terminals - starving Churchill out. Without the advocacy of a powerful, farmer-owned $5 billion corporation, CGC fees could increase exponentially, regulations could loosen, or the feds could fall back on that old right-wing favourite and privatize the CGC: lock, stock, and barrel to the ‘right’ people for a song. Railways could see a loosening of restrictions on freight charges. Ritz has already stated publicly that he would be willing to pay more. Winnipeg and the province currently benefit from approximately 440 well-paying CWB jobs. Winnipeg’s status as world grain trade center and location of private trade head offices, and the Canadian International Grains Institute - all there because the CWB is there – all creating several thousand direct and collateral jobs - would eventually fade as transnationals pulled up stakes and moved with the action as the wreckage progressed. A politically engineered expropriation without compensation for the benefit of private corporations
of the Western Canadian grain business - one of the few in the world still owned and controlled by the farmers who grow the product. As revenue huge and the world’s largest exporter of wheat and barley, the CWB is a major obstacle in the transnational quest for ownership of the North American grains industry (plus the grain). In a food industry otherwise controlled by a handful of giant corporations owning entire supply chains (from fertilizer supplies to the grocer’s doorstep) the free market and marketing freedom are myths. The days of developing a significant value added on-farm business (as we were able to do for approximately two decades) are already gone. The food giants are well along in the process of owning the marketplace and excluding potential intruders from their playground. The Conservative/grain company/rail coalition agenda appears set to repeal Canadian law in order to rob Western farmers of their right to decide on the future of a marketing agency they own – regardless of potential fallout and market chaos. The CWB cannot survive in any useful form without single desk. Without the assured supply of a monopoly, the Board would be unable to make forward sales to take advantage of market peaks. Since unenforceable farmer contracts are not bankable, there would be severe limitations in CWB cash and credit availability. Author Raj Patel formerly of the World Bank, WTO, and United Nations observes in his book Stuffed and Starved that “The modern food system is being designed to siphon wealth from rural areas, with just enough left to keep people quiet.” To paraphrase his conclusion, “Collectively, farmers can bargain. Individually they have to beg.”
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Success: To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded! ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Success. Just what is it really? One evening after supper somehow the conversation turned to a recent obituary in a newspaper. Obituaries tell the story of one’s life. Working at a newspaper we tend to type a number of these tales. Strangely enough it is not the ones with glowing reviews of the many clubs and degree of involvement that make us sit up and take notice. Rather it is the ones that are written from the hearts of family members. The grandmother who devoted her life to family and friends, always had a pot of coffee on and welcomed everyone into her home. You could tell that she earned a special place in everyone’s hearts and would be remembered and missed. There was the one about the Second World War veteran. This gentleman served overseas and fought in many battles claiming victory in most of them. He was taken prisoner and after, three years escaped. Upon his return to Canada he continued with his military career being stationed in various regions. He shared his life’s stories with his family who shared them with the readers. But, it was written in such a
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way that it was a true chronicle of his life and not bragging at all. So, it does leave one to ponder what the true meaning of success really is. I think Emerson hit the nail on the head with his quote. It is not about accomplishments per say but rather the path taken to reach those accomplishments. It is not always about financial gain either but a sense of fulfillment of your own inner self. Winning respect. Winning affection. Finding the best in others (not an easy task by any means). Making a mark on the world in your own way. That may mean being the best mom anyone could have. Sometimes today we tend to place too much emphasis on careers and advancing up the ladder at work but there is nothing wrong with giving your children the
very best of you. Maybe your special talents lie in gardening or farming. Farmers feed the world. It is an honourable profession. Maybe you are a teacher -- not only in the classroom but on the golf course or in the workshop. Yes, success is a funny thing and measured in many different ways. When we were young our teachers and parents tried to instill in us the need for a good education which, in turn, would provide us with the means to obtain a good financial position as if that is the only meaning of success. But, the grandmother who provided for her family as best she could and loved them dearly along the way was a great success on her own terms. She found her niche and her true calling. That’s really what it’s all about.
Deanne Kobelsky received her Master of Counseling from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington on May 8, 2011. Deanne lives in Calgary and works for the Boys and Girls Club. Her very proud parents are Ken and Dolores Kobelsky.
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Saskatchewan last in Canada in wage growth NDP Leader Dwain Lingenfelter spoke out Thursday about the slow growth in wages Saskatchewan families are facing while coping with rapidly increasing costs. “When wages aren’t keeping pace with rising costs,” said Lingenfelter, “more and more Saskatchewan families are having a hard time making ends meet.” The most recent Statistics Canada report on wage growth showed that weekly earnings in Saskatchewan grew by less than one per cent between 2010 and 2011, ranking last among Canadian provinces, and well below the national average of three per cent. “Hardworking Saskatchewan families are facing the lowest wage growth in Canada. The truth about the struggles these families are facing is obvious,” Lingenfelter said. “People are having a hard time
meeting the basic costs of living in Saskatchewan, and despite the Wall government’s loud cries about growth in the province, we see that more and more people are not benefiting from that prosperity. Minimum wage was frozen for two-and-a-half years, from May of 2009 until September of this year. . . Wages for working people have grown less than one per cent, and public sector workers are offered less than two per cent wage increases. Yet government political staff see wage increases of 40 per cent, health region CEOs get up to 60 per cent, and the president of Potash Corp gets 150 per cent.” A Royal Bank of Canada report on housing released last week found that Saskatchewan was now the third most expensive province for housing, with the cost of a home higher than the major urban centres in Alberta. “This is a question that
we have been asking for four years now, ‘A boom for whom?’” Lingenfelter said. “The Wall government continues to waste time with promises they haven’t acted on, and in the mean time, Saskatchewan families face an increasingly difficult struggle to keep up with cost of living. When wages increase by less than one per cent, and general inflation goes up by three per cent, obviously Saskatchewan people are losing ground, and seeing the real value of their earnings reduced.” Lingenfelter said the government must take its responsibilities to Saskatchewan seriously, and take steps to ease the strain on families. “TheNDPoffersapositive plan for growth, including second generation rent control, affordable housing strategies, and helping working families share in the prosperity of the province,” he concluded.
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The FOO (Forward Observation Officer!) by Bob Mason
In a way, this piece almost sounds like some kind of a eulogy, and , also in a way, mebbe it is, for it tells about an ordinary guy, living an ordinary life, in and ordinary world -- until . .. We are all ordinary guys, hoping to lead ordinary lives in our own ordinary worlds, but that “until” bit comes along and changes much of them forever! Mebbe most of us have never even heard of George Blackburn, until
that “until” thing lured him into the Canadian Forces in 1940. Even at that, YT would have never heard of him either, except that the Legionary magazine printed an article taken from his book “the Guns of Victory” about some 4th Field Artillery shells falling short. As mentioned, George had joined the Army early on, spent a lot of time in England training to become an artillery officer and eventually went to France with 4th Field to become F.O.O. a F.O.O. is responsible to where the shells fired by the cannons land). It just so happened that about that same time, someone dropped a shell smack into my slit trench! It also “just so happened” that “Chief” Antone and YT had just left to search for a little food . . . Naturally we thought it was an enemy shell (and
Cooling down as season winds down . . . Kids enjoy a quick, cool dip at the Biggar Aquatic Centre last week. With school starting this week, the pool was
I think mebbe it ws!), but when I read that piece in the Legionary, I phoned George Blackburn in Ottawa! George was very polite and even apologized, but I told him that even if it was their shell, his apology was 40 years too late! He laughed! But I forgave him! Such was YT’s introduction to a great man! It was quite a surprise some time later, to get a couple of autographed books of his in the mail. Of course YT wrote back to thank him, and that is how our 20 year acquaintance began. On the flyleaf of one of his books it sez: “After the Battle of Normandy, the 4th Field Artillery (along with 1st Canadian Army!) is called upon to persue the enemy through the flooded low countries and clear the Schlete estuary (a task equal to that of D-Day) and opening the Port of Antwerp to
allow the huge influx of supplies necessary to press on against the remaining German forces fighting with mounting desperation. After spending the worst winter in local memory, and spending yet another Christmas far from home, in the spring of 1945 the Canadians are thrust into the crucial battle of the Rhineland, which will allow Allied forces to plunge into the heart of the Reich. When victory comes, it is with no sense of triumph over a vanquished enemy, but with the profound relief that this most terrible conflict in history is finally over!” It was just this side of Hochwald, where tht controversial shell landed in my slit trench! There were a few more “to does” in Europe before they finally called WWII off on my birthday (May 8, 1945). “All things come to an end at last,” eh? And
in its final days of the season last week, closing this past Sunday. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
Youth Beach Volleyball winners announced . . . The top teams from the first youth volleyball tournament proudly hold the spoils of battle. The tournament, held August 20 on the new court at the Rec Complex, was a resounding success, and plans are being made for next year’s tourney.
all of the veterans came home! George and his wife Grace had been married just before he went O.S. (Over Seas) and their young daughter, who had been born on Christmas Day in 1942, had never seen him until he came home in 1945. He had a lot of family “catching up” to do! Although the war was over and the end of an important part of his life, another phase of it was just beginning! “Life goes on”, eh? And thought he did a lot of other things, he just couldn’t forget. So he picked up his pen to tell about the terrible things he had seen . . . . In the three books that he wrote about WWII, like most Canadians, he doesn’t emphasize his own accomplishments, except to point out that after being in action quite a few times, many of his men were placing bets on just how long he was going to last! Yours Truly isn’t up on his WWII history, but we do have a few momentos of his times. In 2011, when invited, George Blackburn almost refused getting one of our Nation’s highest honours, The order of Canada, claiming that many others should have been considered before him -what a great guy! Even though he was a very famous fellow -Ottawa reporter, playwright, radio producer and government supervisor, he still had a very humble Canadian outlook on life. And, I almost forgot, a decorated war hero, having received the Military Cross for his part in saving the Twente Canal Bridgehead! YT never met this great man that he writes about, but when we came out of the “Forest”, a young
officer from somewhere near, sat down at the big piano at the busted-up house where we were gathered, and treated us to a few George and his wife Grace a few times, and feeling almost familiar with them, looked forward to the day when they might appear in our yard. But no! I phoned his home address in Ottawa last year and a voice informed me that they had both passed away! So much for being a “great guy”, eh? YT writes this because he feels that is what our future generations will need -humble ‘great’ people! The glory of things mebbe appeals a little more to many of us and these memories of our war-torn past just fade away. None of us know what the future holds, but one of the outstanding lessons that George’s books leave, is that no matter what terrible things happen in it, society will face up to defending “right” against “wrong”! * Editor’s Note: George Gideon Blackburn, born February 13, 1917, was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2001. He also received the Légion d’honneur (Legion of Honour) from the French. The self-effacing Blackburn, in a note to Bob Mason, wrote in the margins of a photocopied page of the Ottawa Citizen, praising his recognition to the Order of Canada, the following: “Bob. Can you believe this?” In the article Blackburn is quoted: “I really feel there are a lot of people out there who should get these awards before I was even considered.” Blackburn died on November 15, 2006.
Top team: Sabrina Yurchak, Ceejay Lehnert, Cody Lewis, Travis Elliot, Jason Latta, Mitchell Strate. Runner up: Jeremy Yurchak, Cheyanne Lehnert, Dylan Brandt, Danton Hollman, Michael Muller, Ayesha Silcock. (Submitted Photos)
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Additional antlerless mule deer licences available Three hundred and forty six antlerless mule deer licenses will be available for purchase beginning September 6, 2011. The licenses were originally made available through the Big Game Draw but were not allocated due to lack of applicants. The remaining licenses are in nine wildlife management zones including 3, 7, 8, 12, 45W, 46, 47, 49,
and Saskatoon Wildlife Management Zone. The licenses are $19.62 each and are only available to Saskatchewan residents by calling 1-306-798-4000 beginning at 8 a.m. on September 6, 2011. Callers will have to supply their Health Services Card number or Habitat Certificate number, as well as a full mailing address and birth date for each license purchased.
There is a limit of one licence per person and four licenses per telephone call. In-person orders will not be accepted. License purchase will be by credit card only. Hunters who already hold an antlerless mule deer license issued through the Big Game Draw may purchase a second antlerless mule deer license. The licenses are valid during the draw
Diamond Lodge News Greetings from the Diamond Lodge! It is hard to believe that it is the middle of August already, and summer is half over. We had a bit of a disappointment this week, as Mother Nature blasted us with some hail, and our garden didn’t fare so well. But we will still be able to enjoy some potatoes, carrots and beets. We will have to wait until next year for cucumbers and tomatoes. We started out our week on Monday with exercises. We do our stretches, and then use the exercise ball. After lunch we tried a game of Wheel of Fortune, trying to solve the puzzles on the board. Some were quite easy, some were a challenge, but we enjoyed solving the different puzzles. Tuesday morning we met in the Activity Lounge for coffee, and listened to the news from various papers. We have a volunteer that comes in to do this, and we enjoy the company and discussions after we hear the news. An exciting game of Floor Yahtzee was played in the afternoon. It was a close game, but the Red team prevailed. Floor Yahtzee is played with five large foam dice, that the residents throw on the floor, and the rest of the rules are the same.
We met in the Activity Lounge on Wednesday morning for ‘Blast from the Past’. This is a time for reminiscing, and someone’s story reminds us of something that happened to us, and the discussions are quite lively. A busload of residents went out for a drive in the North Country, where the hail struck full force. So tragic to see all the crops downed by the hail so close to harvest. We all agreed that this is absolutely “Next Year” country. We came back to have ice cream treats with the rest of the crew. Thursday morning was time for another session of exercises. Exercises are fun when we use the exercise ball, getting to throw it or kick it, and see how long we can keep it moving. After lunch it was time for some bingo games. We always have a good crowd for this activity, trying to win the coveted prize of a chocolate bar or chips. Friday morning the Activity Staff was busy preparing for our weekly barbeque. This week we had new potatoes from our garden, hamburgers, hot dogs and beans. Fresh strawberries with whipped cream was our dessert. We invite 10 residents each week, so everyone gets a taste of
a barbecue. Sing-Along is another favorite, joining together in song. We have two songbooks that we like to sing from, and we also sing a few hymns at the end of this session. Singing makes us thirsty, so we look forward to ‘Happy Hour’. It is also a time for visiting with each other and company that comes to visit. Saturday morning we met for ‘Home Sweet Home Bingo’. This is a picture bingo, of different household items, both old and new, and it is a blackout bingo. After lunch we enjoyed watching the movie “Homeward Bound”. Sunday morning we drop by for a coffee, and some pampering. Some of the ladies like to get their nails painted, or their hair curled. It is a good time for visiting too. The Arelee Mennonite Brethren Church conducted our Sunday service. Every morning some ladies drop in to help fold some towels and washcloths, and some like to stop by to read the newspaper, or just stop in for a coffee. We enjoy all the company and the help from family and volunteers. We hope you have a great week.
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antlerless mule deer season and hunters may use those firearms that the season allows including archery, muzzleloader or rifle. The bag limit is two
deer for each license. Hunters are encouraged to turn in deer heads to local ministry field offices for Chronic Wasting Disease testing. There is no
charge for the test. Additional information is available at environment.gov.sk.ca/antlerless-mule-deer.
New Horizons Activities Greetings from the New Horizons. The talk around the New Horizons lately has been the rain and hailstorm we experienced last week damaging crops and gardens. New Horizons bingo was held on August 11 with 19 players. The half-andhalf winner was Doris Gartner. Doris Gartner also won the blackout and shared the winnings with Pat Turner. Agnes Small was the caller, Betty Mundt worked the floor with Jim Hoult handing out the prizes. Agnes Small provided lunch. Our next bingo is Monday, Aug. 29. On Thursday, Aug. 11 at 4 p.m. the bus left from the New Horizons for the Station Arts Center in Rosthern for the production of “Heroes”. Thirty individuals had a supper stop at the Great Buffet of China before travelling to Rosthern. The bus was capably driven by Hugh Hammond who maneuvered the bus through the city streets with great skill. A card party was held on Aug. 12 with 16 players. The cribbage winners were Marie Roesch, Richard Boisvert, Vic Besse and Doris Gartner. The kaiser winners were Pat Turner, Reg Turner and Phyllis Martin. Joanne Kral was the host for the afternoon with Marj Mackie providing the lunch.
The regular kaiser club played on Aug. 16 with the following results. Mildred Henne, Marie Roesch, Maxine Sully and Phyllis Martin. Highest scoring game was Mildred Henne and Maxine Sully. Kaiser was once again played on Aug 19 with eight players. At the end of play Muriel Pedrotti came in first place, Marie Roesch in second place and Wilma Kelly in third place. Host for the afternoon was Pat Turner with Joyce Colbert providing the lunch. The New Horizons is busy preparing for a Sandwich, Soup and Dessert lunch to be held on the fifth Friday of the month. The proceeds will
go towards a new stove for the centre. Following the lunch we are organizing a card and games afternoon. Four tables played kaiser on Monday, Aug. 22 with Phyllis Martin coming in first place, Joanne Kral in second place, Pat Turner in third place, and Doug Potter in fourth place. Highest scoring games were Reg and Pat Turner and Wilfred Bender and Doug Potter. The September activity calendar is available for pick up at the office as well as the September and October courtesy car calendar. Have a great week everyone.
AUDITION CALL New Creation Community Players YOUTH musical production for ages 7 to 17 years of age, -- male and female parts available for young actors and actresses for show dates of October 30 & 31.
“Ichabod Crane and The Headless Horseman” AUDITION DATE…
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The Sky This Month -- August 2011
by Gary Boyle, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada The Glory of the Night August is a busy time for campsites and cottages as city dwellers plan their vacation. It is that special time when the family or a group of friends plan their meals, pack the car and drive to the wilderness. If weather is on your side, the outdoor experience can be a thing of beauty. Between the sweet smell of fresh air, the peace and quiet along with first hand witnessing nature in all its glory, camping can be a memorable experience. Of course physical activities such as hiking, swimming or even fishing are enjoyed during daylight hours. However, when the Sun’s last photons disappear behind the mountains and out of view, the night sky begins to change. As minutes tick by, the pastels of the sky transform before our eyes as stars come out to play. Like popcorn -they appear one by one, first the brighter ones reveal themselves then gradually fainter and fainter. On a moonless night, words cannot describe the blanket of stars above you. To add the finishing touch to our celestial portrait, the veil of our Milky Way Galaxy arcs high and bright. This misty band stretching from Cassiopeia the Queen in the north east down to Sagittarius and Scorpius in the south, is literally the glow of millions of distant stars. You are simply looking along the galactic plane -- at its thickest concentration. Sweeping the sky with binoculars is an excellent way to take in beauty of the night. Your trusty bino and keen eyesight will help you locate areas of dark nebulae
in Sagittarius, Scorpius and Ophiuchus. These ghostly dark objects were photographed and catalogued by E. E. Barnard. You do need a clear southern view and no light sources, not even campfires in the area. Complete darkness is essential but the rewards are grand. To truly enjoy any celestial object up close, a telescope is crucial. A vast collection of objects
are found within about fifteen degrees from the southern horizon. Like shad flies around a street light, a good percentage of the 157 known globular clusters reside around our galaxy’s nucleus. To add to the menu of objects, there is an assortment of emission nebulae -aka stellar nurseries where stars are slowly developing.
Astronomers believe this infant cluster star is only a million years old. It lies 5,200 light years from us and takes up almost two full moons in the night sky. You cannot and should not miss it. Move another 1.3 degrees north to see M20 -- The Trifid Nebula. From the Lagoon, keep travelling up the Milky Way to M16 dubbed the Eagle Nebula. This was
from a dark site. One of the most striking globular cluster in the area is M22. First move to the top of our teapot and travel a full moon’s width to the north east. The cluster is one of the closest globular to us. Its distance is some 10,400 light years away and 97 lights wide. Astronomers estimate the population to be around to 100,000 mark with 32 known
M8 -- the Lagoon Nebula is a prime example. To locate the Lagoon, start from the spout on the far right of the imaginary teapot and move six degrees (12 full moons in length) north till you come across a star cluster with a cloudy haze next to it. Glowing at the naked eye limit, this magnitude 6.0 object is a combination of a star building nebula and an extremely young cluster.
one of the Hubble Space Telescope’s first targets to image. Its close up view of the heart of the nebula has been renamed the Pillars of Life. The Eagle registers at magnitude 6.4 and reside some 7,200 light years from us. The Eagle is sizeably smaller than the Lagoon but has a decent size of one quarter that of the full moon in the sky. So again, not a difficult item for locate
variable stars residing in it. Due to the high volume of stars in the galactic nebleus, no galaxies can be seen in this area. Aside from the large number of open and globular clusters, planetary nebulae seem to dot the nucleus of the galaxy. The closest and largest open cluster to us is M7. With a distance of only 800 light years, this magnitude 3.3
jewel spans the width a couple of full moons in the sky. I once observed the reflection of M7 with binoculars off a very calm lake. The water was as still as glass and I was rewarded with an impressive sight. Our solar system is now playing host to a cosmic visitor. Comet C/2009 P1 Garradd is presently in the constellation Pegasus at magnitude 8.8 but will continue to brighten till it reaches its predicted brightest of magnitude 5.8 during the last three weeks of February 2012. Comet Garradd makes a close approach to the globular cluster M15 on August 2. We have a great opportunity to follow this comet over several months. Come February – Comet T12006 Levi will also be a very interesting target to observe and image. Mars in now visible in the eastern sky before dawn breaks. Between August 6 and 7, follow the red planet as it scoots under the wonderful open cluster M35 in Gemini. With a close approach of only 25 arc minutes, this will make a great photo opportunity. The next weekend will mark the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower. This year the shower peaks at 2 a.m. on the morning of the 13th with an estimated rate of 90 meteors seen per hour. But the bad news is the full Sturgeon moon will reduce that number by about half. Jupiter proudly rises at midnight local time and will become stationary at the end of the month. From the 30th on, the king of planets begins to move westward (retrograde) to its October 28th opposition or the shortest distance between Earth and Jupiter. With Jupiter resting higher on the ecliptic, astrophotographers will have a little less atmosphere to struggle with. As for Saturn, we must say goodbye as this is your last chance to catch a glimpse of the majestic rings before the planet is lost in the solar glare. It will return to our morning skies around mid November. Until next month, clear skies everyone.
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Thank you, Scottish friends! . . . RM of Biggar Reeve, Louise Singer and Biggar Mayor, Ray Sadler flank a crystal commemoration, sent to our Prairie town from friends in Scotland bearing a familiar name. Biggar, Scotland and the South Lanarkshire council sent the greetings and wishes on our 100th anniversary celebrations. Distance may separate us and a name binds us, but the gesture from friends such as these, makes the world a much smaller, more inviting place! Joining Singer and Sadler in the picture is 100th Anniversary Committee members, Kathy Sarvas, Barb Barteski and Penny McCallum. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
Gymnastics Registration Night Tuesday, Sept. 6 7 - 9 p.m. at BCS 2000 by the small gym.
Housing less affordable in Saskatchewan, say NDP NDP Housing critic David Forbes spoke last week about the Royal Bank of Canada report released August 22 that showed housing in Saskatchewan was now less affordable in real terms than housing in the major urban centres of Alberta. Specifically, the RBC report pointed to the significant increase in housing prices over the previous year, citing exceptional increases
for two-story homes and bungalows.The affordability of housing is determined by looking at the cost of homes balanced against the average household income. “Affordability is a real challenge facing working families in Saskatchewan,” Forbes said. “The constant increases in the cost-ofliving have surpassed the increases in wages for most people, putting many work-
ing families in tight financial circumstances. “The do-nothing housing plans issued by the Sask Party government so far have had no impact on the housing crisis in the province,” Forbes said. “After four years of the crisis, the Sask Party has launched and relaunched unfunded programs, run public consultations which have led nowhere, and even reject-
Retail sales up for the sixth straight month Saskatchewan retailers continue to set the bar nationally with the highest increases in the country, according to a report released by Statistics Canada last week. Retail sales were up by 9.5 per cent between June 2010 and June 2011, the highest increase among the provinces on a seasonally adjusted basis, more than double the national increase of 4.6 per cent. “A strong economy with more jobs, higher wages and significant growth translates into higher consumer confidence,” Enterprise Minister Jeremy Harrison said Tuesday. “So far in 2011, retail sales have improved every month, setting a very positive trend for the first half of the year. “Saskatchewan’s economy is well positioned to weather the changes taking place globally because we are in great financial shape and reducing our debt, while still providing the essentials that lead to a better quality of life for all our citizens,” Harrison said. On a monthly basis, retail sales jumped 2.4 per cent between May 2011 and June 2011, well above the 0.7 per cent recorded for Canada. This was the sixth consecutive month that
sales were up on a month
ed the simple step of rent control, to protect working families while they save for a home.” There simply doesn’t seem to be a plan in place, Forbes said. “The latest report lacks any financial commitments, any sense of timelines, and has completely ignored some good recommendations regarding benchmarks as a way of determining how effective the plan has been at addressing the housing crisis.”
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Saskatchewan mourns the loss of Jack Layton Saskatchewan people join with all Canadians in mourning the loss of national NDP Leader Jack Layton, who died last Monday following a battle with cancer. Premier Brad Wall offered condolences on behalf of the government and people of Saskatchewan.
“You couldn’t help but admire Jack Layton’s spirit,” Wall said. “To find the physical and emotional strength to lead a successful national election campaign while fighting cancer -- that will be remembered as one of the truly remarkable accomplishments in Canadian politics.
Provincial New Democrat leader Dwain Lingenfelter also expressed his condolences on behalf of Saskatchewan New Democrats. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Olivia and the family,” said Lingenfelter. “We hope that they are able to take a measure of comfort from one another’s love and support at this sad time.” Lingenfelter also paid
tribute to Layton’s many years of service to his country. “A l l C a n a d i a n s a r e grateful for Jack’s career of public service. From his time on city council in Toronto until his election as Leader of the Official Opposition, Jack followed in his father’s and his grandfather’s footsteps, seeking to serve his fellow citizens through public office. On issue after issue, from
violence against women to a residential school apology to protection of social programs, his principle, determination and hard work achieved real benefits for Canadians,” Lingenfelter said. Premier wall added that Layton’s spirit did not waver, even during his closing days. “Even at his final public appearance last month, he remained optimistic, hopeful and dedicated
to public service,” Wall added. “Tami and I want to express our deepest sympathy to Mr. Layton’s wife Olivia Chow and all of their family and friends.” The flags at the Saskatchewan Legislature flew at half staff until Layton’s funeral and a condolence book was set up in the rotunda of the Legislature for citizens to provide messages to Layton’s family.
New CEO to lead Innovation Saskatchewan Innovation Saskatchewan Minister Rob Norris has announced the appointment of Jerome Konecsni as the new CEO of Innovation Saskatchewan. Konecsni has extensive experience in Saskatchewan’s research and innovation community. Most recently he has served as Director General of the National Research Council’s Plant Biotechnology Institute in Saskatoon. Konecsni
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Heartland Health Region Board Meeting The next Board meeting will be held Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 in Kindersley. Board packages can be obtained from the Regional Corporate Office within one week of the meeting. Please call the office to arrange for printing and pick up. Contact Caron Keens at 306-882-4111 ext 236 or by e-mail caron.keens@hrha.sk.ca
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MEMORIAMS KALUZY: In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, who passed away August 1, 1986. Everyday in some small way, Memories of you come our way. Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, still loved and ever dear. Lovingly remembered by the family 35c1 FEDYK: In memory of our dearest father, grandfather, great-grandfather and greatgreat-grandfather, Mike, who passed away August 31, 1959. My life goes on without you, but nothing is the same, I have to hide my heartache when someone speaks your name. Sad is my heart that loves you, many are the tears that fall, Living my life without you is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for me, your heart was kind and true, And when I needed someone to talk to, I could always count on you. I know you walk beside me, and when my life is through, I pray that God will take my hands, and lead me straight to you. You’re forever in our hearts and deeply missed. From your only daughter, Sophie Fedyk, Kisser and families. 35p1
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OBITUARIES David Lawrence Schommer October 15, 1939 - August 23, 2011 It is with great saness that we announce the passing of David Lawrence Schommer, our deeply loved husband, father and grandfather. After a valiant battle with cancer, and with family at his side, David passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Biggar Hospital at the age of 71 years. David was a devoted husband for 45 years to Marcella and a committed father and grandfather to their six children and 13 grandchilren. David and Marcella took over the Schommer family farm at Handel, SK in 1967, where they continued to farm until they moved to Biggar, SK in 2006. David was an active community member, serving on several boards and committees including the Co-op board, School board, Rec. board, Parish Council and UGG board. He also served as Reeve of the Municipality of Grandview. David became a member of the Knights of Columbus in 1961. David worked very hard on the farm and always made time for family, friends and community. Memories of David will be cherished by his wife, Marcella; children Anne, Shelley (Miles) Willmek, Terry (Jillian), Brenda (Wes) Perlinger, Marcel (Kayleigh Lafontaine) and Cheryl (Marty) McGrath; 13 grandchldren Chandra (Mike Rowe) and Elizabeth Willmek; Madeline and Trent Schommer; Christine (Tanner McLean) and Jocelyn Perlinger; Karissa and Tyson Gaudry, Travis Schommer, Anthony Commodore-Schommer; and Colby, Liam and Aiden McGrath. David also leaves to mourn his brothers and sisters: Jean (George) Wilkinson, Doreen, Marie (Daivid Dunham), Joe (Colleen), Germaine (Rob) Campbell, and Jerome (Karen). David joins his parents Sue and Andrew Schommer and his sister Donna in eternal peace. A Vigil for David will be held on Friday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m. and a Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Both vigil and Mass will be held at St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, Biggar, SK with Celebrant Father Gene Warnke. Interment will be held at Biggar Memorial Gardens. In remembrance of David, donations may be made to the Biggar Palliative Care Unit, Box 130, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 or the Canadian Cancer Society, #101 440 2nd Ave W., Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C3. Grondin Funeral Services “Our Family Serving Your Family since 1963” was entrusted with the arrangements. 35c1
Dear Corey… Another year is gone… it has been 4 years since you left us so tragically. Here is a poem that reÁects our feelings so well; Little we knew that morning, God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone. For part of us went with you The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. Forever and always we will love you, Corey OXOXOXO Mom, Dad, Adriane and Brad
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COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in September: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 391-7th Ave. East, Biggar at 10:30 a.m. Potluck supper September 25th. Everyone is welcome. 48/10tfn SEPTEMBER 1 - 22: “Fine Forum” Sculpture show by the McKenzie Art Gallery in the Credit Union Gallery of the Biggar Museum from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. 35c3 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Biggar Barracuda Swim Club Bottle Drive, 5 - 8 p.m. If you cannot be home, please set your bottles on the front step. Farm families can drop off at 1st Ave. Collision Centre or call 948-3745 for pick up. 33c4 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: Tiny Tot Nursery School registration, 7 p.m., St. Gabriel’s School. 35c2 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: “Heads Up for Healthier Brains” presentation at New Horizons at 10 a.m.; presented by Alzheimers Society of Saskatchewan; sponsored by Biggar & District Credit Union. Learn how to keep your mind sharp, and age with a healthy brain. Everyone welcome. Silver collection. 34c3 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8: Auditions for NCCP Youth Musical production; “Ichabod Crane and The Headless Horseman; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in Bielby Hall (back of Majestic Theatre), ages 7-17 welcome; pianist available. 34c3 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10: Come and Go Baby shower in honour of Alexa Goring, daughter of Jason and Amanda Goring at the Westwinds Centenniel Room from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 35p2 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11: “Together Again” pancake brunch; Biggar United Church from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.; proceeds to Heart of the City piano program. 35c2 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12: Donor Choice meeting at Biggar Hospital board room at 7:00 p.m.. Please have a representative from your organization on our list attend. We NEED your support. 34c3 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13: Biggar Arts Council Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m. at Biggar Museum and Gallery. New members welcome. 35c1 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14: Prairie Notes adult choir registration at 7:00 p.m. at St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church. All voices welcome. $40 for music. For more information call Cindy Hoppe at 948-2947 or Cathy Donahue at 237-4790 34c3 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23: Biggar Arts Council presents… ”Ed Peekeekoot”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theare, Biggar. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers. Adults/ seniors advance, $20, at the door, $25; students advance, $12, at the door, $15; 12 and under, $5. 33c6 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: Celebrate Culture Days in the Credit Union Gallery of the Biggar Museum from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. “Quilting through the Years”; local quilts on display; see Carol Schmold’s presentation of “Transitions” 35c3 35c 3
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SEED & FEED Excellent quailty alfalfa and/or alfalfa brome mix, 1,000 bales, 1,00 lbs per bale; $25/bale. Rosetown-Biggar area. Phone 882-3165. 35p9 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
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HOUSES FOR SALE 3-bedroom house for sale, large mature yard, new roof, detached garage, 75’x140’ lot, zoned multi-dwelling, 309 - 2nd Ave. West, Biggar, $145,000. Call 948-5246 33p3 READY TO MOVE SHOW HOME, 1650 sq. ft., 9 ft. ceilings, front verandah, lovely maple cabinets, decorative drywalling, many options, $168,500. Swanson Builders, Saskatoon area, 306-493-3089. 33c3
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WESTLOCK and LACOMBE locations Parts Person required immediately. Applications are being accepted for parts apprentice in our Lacombe branch. Westlock branch has a career opening for parts person with Agriculture experience and a progressive career in parts sales. This is a lead position for a self motivated person who knows ag parts and is a department manager. Full time, excellent remuneration, full bene¿ts for all positions. Reply to hr@pentagonfarm.com or fax 403-782-6810.
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WESTLOCK LOCATION Service Manager required immediately. Westlock branch has a career opening for a Service Manager with Agriculture Experience. If you take pride in your ability to attract customers to your clean, well organized department we need your help now! Must be able to supervise apprentice mechanics. Full time, excellent remuneration, full bene¿ts. Reply to hr@pentagonfarm.com or fax 403-782-6810.
Experienced Equipment Operators Wanted. Top wages for experienced grader, backhoe, and scraper operators. Good bene¿ts including pension, health, & dental, disability and critical illness. Class 1A license a bene¿t. Submit resumes to: R.M. of Eldon No.471 Box 130 Maidstone, Sask. S0M 1M0 Fax:(306)8934644 Phone:(306)893-2391 Email:rm471@sasktel.net Ferus Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry. www.ferus. ca PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS WANTED Ferus requires experienced Professional Class 1 drivers with three years or more experience to operate a variety of late model liquid carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen equipment out of our Blackfalds & Grande Prairie bases. We offer: • Industry competitive wages based on an hourly pay schedule; earn up to $82,000/year • Automatic pay increases • Training Completion Bonus • Daily per diem allowance • Recognition and incentive programs • Mechanicmaintained equipment • Mileage Assistance to travel to and from work PLUS: • Flexible Spending Account • Group RSP Savings Plan • Comprehensive Health and Dental Plan • Growing Company, Career Advancement Opportunities We offer a work rotation of 15 days on & 6 days off. Preference will be given to applicants with off-road experience. If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment please send your resume & driver abstract to humanresources@ ferus.ca or by fax to 1-888-8796125 Please Reference: Driver DRVABWK#0811 Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted. OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY requires Labourers, Welders, Operators, Pipe¿tters, Foreman, Mechanics. Tickets an asset. Email: bclowery@ banditpipeline.com. Fax 780875-7684 or phone 780-8758764.
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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
• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting
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 1st Ave. West, Biggar
Ivan Young, Biggar Tree services available…
Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer
INSURANCE
Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
B IG G AR I NSU RAN CE S E RVIC ES
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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THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth
304 Main St., Biggar in Biggar Insurance Bldg.
Box 736, Biggar
Phone:
948-5600
NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING •Texas Gates •Spray Foam Insulation •Sandblasting & Painting •Internal Coatings g •Rock Guard Coatings
Mobile Units Office: 948-2805 05 Cell: 948-6062 email: northland83@yourlink.ca
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.
Pssst...Did you hear that you can still buy REGAL? Contact Nancy Duns Independent Rep
www.sask.shopregal.ca Ph: 237-4777
Garry A. Faye
201B-2nd Ave. West P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.
Phone: 948-5133
JIM VANCHA, PAg Consultant (306) 948-4393 jim.vancha@ investorsgroup.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
948-2222 or 948-2029
To fax…stop in at The Independent
Rosetown, Sask.
306-882-2289
ELMER DOVE
Chartered Accountant Credit Union Building 302 Main Street P. O. Box 1750 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0
Prairieland Collision
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YH Truck, Ag & Auto
Photos by Jocelyn Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography
Biggar, Sask. www.photosbyjocelyn.com
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521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109
To advertise in this directory, please call Urla at The Independent • 948-3344 • This feature will appear Weekly. ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL DIRECTORY RATES!
BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar
948-3955
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.
306-948-9278
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Panasonic, StarChoice, Bell, Xplornet Internet dealer and Your authorized SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer
Mr. John G. Smith
Phone: 948-3856
Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses
Your authorized
Custom Grain Hauling
ACCOUNTING
Chartered Accountant Notary Public
Sales & Service Call Steven 948-2489
Email: saskregal@sasktel.net
Available for … Local Moving/Hauling jobs
Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System
Beadle’s Computer Solutions
Phillips Radio Shop
Handyman/Drayman
Call me to Ànd out more about how The Plan™ can help you prosper now …and over time.
SERVICES
Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built
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Phone: 948-2204 or 948-3886
BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES
• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more
• cut trim and removal • post holes • landscaping • cement removal • trenching • holes for piles • driveways • garage pads • basements
948-2700
Phone: 244-7464 for appointment
• Topsoil • Lawn Care • Leveling • Sod • Patio Blocks
948-3381
227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar
100-128-4th Ave. South, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1M8
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
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.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2011
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Gov’t of Canada investing to keep bee industry buzzing The Government of Canada is helping the beekeeping industry develop new strategies to respond to a decline in honey bee colony populations. Member of Parliament Kelly Block (SaskatoonRosetown-Biggar) announced last Wednesday, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, an investment of up to nearly $370,000 to the Saskatchewan Beekeepers’ Association. “Ensuring a more profitable and sustainable future for the bee industry in Saskatchewan will benefit farmers, industry, and the environment,” Block said. “This project will help farmers and
the entire industry increase profitability and find ways to improve pollination of fruits and vegetables to help promote a balanced ecosystem.” This program will evaluate existing disease control methods and adapt these to suit Saskatchewan-specific climatic conditions and beekeeping seasons. Suitable tools will be incorporated in a management program that will reduce colony mortality, increase honey production and improve profitability for beekeepers. “This money will be used to help with the ongoing battle beekeepers are facing with our ever chang-
ing world,” said Calvin Parsons, President of the Saskatchewan Beekeepers Association. “This is an opportunity to have significant scientific help with problems we and our honeybees face. Science based answers are what our industry is looking for along with a practical management approach. Research applicable to our climatic conditions will be particularly valuable.” “Bee colony mortality is a serious issue that affects all segments of the agriculture and agrifood sector,” said Allen Kuhlmann, Chair of the Agriculture Council of Saskatchewan. “ACS is
pleased to be able to work closely with organizations such as the Saskatchewan Beekeepers Association and commit CAAP funding towards challenges that could have serious consequences not only to our sector, but to our food supply and economy as well.” Over the past four years, beekeepers in Saskatchewan have been losing high numbers of honey bee colonies due to disease, pest resistance to treatment methods, and
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NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Glenside No. 377 Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the ofÀces of:
COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 2 COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 4 will be received by the undersigned at the municipal ofÀce during normal ofÀce hours until Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. local time. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal ofÀce. Dated this 29th day of August, 2011. Cheryl A Forbes Returning OfÀcer
In Saskatchewan, CAAP is delivered by the Agriculture Council of Saskatchewan (ACS). CAAP is a five-year (2009-2014), $163-million national initiative that aims to help the Canadian agricultural sector adapt and remain competitive. Eligible CAAP projects could be in areas of traceability, environment, climate change, capacity development, pests and diseases, and more.
Asquith News Neil Millard 329-4235 Now, about Baseball: I really enjoyed watching the baseball team from Langley, British Columbia which represented Canada, defeating Chinese-Taipei. No other Canadian team ever beat them before! My son and I will be going to Seattle to watch the Kansas City Royals and Seattle on September 11, and the New York Yankees on the 12th. We hope to go next year to Boston! It has been neck and neck with Boston this year! Spiritual Munching: It’s strange, isn’t it, how we as humans, just can’t seem to get things straight at times. A story starts out in such and such a way (a story that would be labeled gossip) and as it is told and retold, it gets all out of shape.
Green is the Colour . . . Landis fans of the Green and White, descended on the town, August 22 for the Landis Co-op’s Annual Customer Appreciation event. ‘Rider stars Shomari Williams, Hugh Charles, Chris McKenzie and Barrin Simpson took in the festivities, greeting fans, having a barbecue feast. Nearly 200 folks attended the event. (Pho-
increased demand on honey bee colonies to provide pollination services. This project is part of a continued effort to provide better breeding practices which began through research on disease control methods at the Saskatoon Research Centre long before colony collapse syndrome first came into prominence in 2007. This project is being funded by the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP).
Gossip then, is dangerous -- for by it, we might destroy the character or then, to be careful of what we hear and what we pass on. That old adage still stands: “If you can’t say something good about someone, say nothing! Tip of the Day: Use cold tap water for everything edible from cooking pasta to filling the tea kettle. Hot tap water is likely to contain lead! I was sorry to hear about the hail damage to the crops and vehicles in the area. It was s deeply depressing sight for many farmers and everybody! I returned to Asquith on Monday, Aug. 22 after having been at a wedding in Edmonton. The bride was 76 and had not been married before. However, just about a week and a half before the wedding
she came down with a virus and she became very ill. Many people did not think that the wedding would happen! But she came down the aisle of the church in a white gown and gave a big happy smile to everyone! I was very happy for them. Wonders never cease! Creating and cooking a great meal can recharge your mind and body -that’s what I tell myself! Eating what you’ve prepared is great, too! Even better is watching the faces and listening to the comments of family and friends as you dine and commune. I took a bunch of tomatoes off the vine and are they ever tasty! Something to think about -- have a good week and say good things about people!
Permanent Full-time Terminal Operator to join our Inland Grain Terminal in Wilkie. The successful candidate will possess mechanical abilities. The Louis Dreyfus, an international agricultural commodities trading ¿rm, has an opening. The primary role of this position is assisting unloading and loading trucks and rail cars, assist with repairs and maintenance of equipment used at the facility and assisting with other terminal operations. The ability to grade grain using CGC standards is an asset but not required. The successful candidate will be operating within a grain dust environment. Candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast pace environment. This is a full time position. Please submit your resume to:
Louis Dreyfus Canada Ltd Attn: Jason Delainey P.O. Box 689 Wilkie, Saskatchewan S0K 4W0 Fax (306) 843-2350 Or email to jason.delainey@ldcom.com Louis Dreyfus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly supports workforce diversity. We actively recruit members of designated employment equity groups (visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and women).
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less now. Gladioli are started by corms, small smooth ‘bulbs’. These corms need to be dug up, dried out and stored carefully in a cool, dry environment for the winter. If the corms can stay insect free, six years by Delta Fay Cruickshank, of The Independent of flowers can be expected I got the most exciting generous gift! for each. The bigger the gift this past weekend. The bouquet consists corm, the bigger the spiky My neighbour came of a deep burgundy, al- foliage and flower. over with a bouquet of most looking like velvet, The spiky foliage, in the gladioli just picked from fuchsia, pink and a white art of Feng Shui, denotes energy, excitement and activity in the garden. In order to create harmony, these symbols of energy and excitement need to be paired with small rounded leaves, symbolizing relaxation and nurturing. That is why gladioli and roses look and do so well together. Have you noticed how many little butterflies are flying around earlier? The front grill of our cars and trucks are covered in the bodies of these yellow or white butterflies. I have been asking around and found out they are actually called Small White butterflies (Pieris rapae) sometimes the Small Cabbage White butterfly. They Gladioli from my neighbour’s garden, he presented lay their eggs on Brussels them to me, no gladioli grabbing here! If you are an sprouts plants, and eat August baby, the gladiolus is your flower. (Indepen- all the leaves on turnip plants. I know this from dent photo by Delta Fay Cruickshank) first hand experience! his garden! I was so ap- bloom -- he knows what The eggs will hatch out preciative of this most my favourite colours are! as little green worms, and They are on my dining they will be everywhere room table right now look- throughout broccoli and ing simply marvellous. I Brussels sprouts! Soaking will recut the stem and the vegetables in a mild take off the spend blos- salty water will take care soms from the bottom of of the worms. the spike tonight. I may Sometimes they are put them in a different known as the Imported vase as well. I have brass Cabbage Butterfly beand copper altar vases cause they were accidenthat were my grandmoth- tally brought to North er’s, I remember her put- America from Europe in ting glads in them. When 1870. these vases did not have I asked an agronomist flowers in them, she put if they were a problem in small rolls of wool, bobby the fields this year. She pins and other small bits said that the larvae are that were laying around eating the leaves of the when the house needed a canola plants, but are not “Tidy up”. creating a problem. I wonMy neighbour said he der if they are harming had read that a splash of the mustard plants? vinegar in the vase waI imagine the weather ter will help keep them has been ideal for these fresher longer, so I am little creatures to thrive trying it! this year, and that they Gladioli, meaning more have been doing! I do than one flower, one flower notice that there is not is a gladiolus, is the birth nearly as many today as flower for August. So, all there was yesterday! you August babies, your So, if you have a cabbage birth flower symbolizes garden, good luck. I supstrength of character and pose there are sprays out means sincerity. Two ad- there for the little green mirable personality traits worm but, I have looked to have! up some organic controls. In the Victorian Lan- They are to have a floatguage of the Flowers, a ing row cover, a sheet of gladiolus sent to someone thin spun polyester somemeant they had experi- times known as Reemay, enced love at first sight! and to stretch pantyhose A native chiefly of tropi- over the head of cabbage. cal Africa, the genus has Both controls may be too over 260 species! Very late at this time of the hybridized, the range of year, but do keep them in colours is almost limit- mind next spring.