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Gudmundson named to Women of Distinction D e b r a G u d m u n d s o n , the Executive Director for Acute Care, daughter of which includes Norm and S u r g i c a l Laura Boake S e r v i c e s, o f B i g g a r, Maternal and was recently Children’s honoured Health Services, as one of Critical Care t h e Y M CA’s and Emergency Wo m e n o f D e p a r t m e n t s, Distinction. and is the Gudmundson is a registered Debra Gudmundson site leader for Saskatoon City n u r s e , employed by the Saskatoon Hospital. Gudmundson’s passion Health Region for over 30 years in a variety of h a s a l w a y s b e e n roles. She is currently advocating for patients

and their families, wanting them directly involved in decisions accompanying their care. Her work is this regard has led to transformational changes in the delivery of health care. Where others see challenges, Gudmundson sees opportunities. Her strong leadership style -- based on integrity, perseverance, vision and willingness to confront difficult issues with compassion -- has made her a leader in her ﬁeld.

Former BCS 2000 student wins leadership award Steven Dollansky, a former BCS 2000 graduate, has received the prestigious Lou Hyndman Award. This $20,000 scholarship recognizes volunteer and leadership activities at the University of Alberta and Edmonton region Throughout his studies, Steven has been actively involved in politics and student government. He was elected to serve as VP External and VP Finance with the U of A Students’ Union, and as a member of the University’s Board of Governors. Steven has also volunteered with the Stollery Children’s Hospital

and founded the A-Link contributions here in EdVolunteer Enhancement monton.” Steven received a Bachprogram which connected elor of Science over 1,200 from the Uniuniversity versity of Alstudents to berta in 2009 volunteer and is currently positions employed with throughout the National Inthe city. stitute for Nan“Growotechnology. He ing up in a will article with small town McLennan Ross like Biggar LLP when he instilled the Steven Dollansky graduates from importance the Faculty of of being involved in my community,” Law in 2012. Steven is the he said. “It was fantastic son of Wayne and Tracy to be recognized for my Dollansky of Biggar.

Knowledge to good use . . . Biggar Central School student Michaella Shannon, and students throughout the district, face ﬁnals last week, putting all the knowledge of the past year to good use. Here’s hoping everything went well, and the ﬁngernails weren’t chewed down too badly! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Field operations nearly complete Flooding hampers other parts of the province

Goodbye time . . . St. Gabriel School Principal Rick Garchinski serves last Tuesday as students, staff and parents bid a fond farewell to the Grade 9 class of 2011. A graduation, a rite of passage, the students move on to the next step in their lives. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Eighty-two per cent of the 2011 crop has been seeded according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report for the period June 14-20. The ﬁve year (2006-2010) average for this time of year is approximately 93 per cent seeded. Last year at this time, 76 per cent of the 2010 crop had been seeded. Rain and thunder showers were recorded for most of the province during the past week, resulting in little or no seeding progress. Heavy rain was recorded in many areas causing ﬂooding and severe excess moisture issues. Some areas recorded more

than 100 mm of rain for the week. The southeast is reporting 44 per cent seeded, the southwest 82 per cent, the east-central 86 per cent, the west central 99 per cent, the northeast 98 per cent and the northwest is reporting 99 per cent seeded. Seeding progress varies greatly, especially within the south and east central regions. Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 51 per cent surplus, 48 per cent adequate and one per cent short. Hay and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 44 per cent surplus, 54 per cent adequate and two

per cent short. Sixty-five per cent of the oilseeds, 58 per cent of the pulse crops and 64 per cent of the spring cereals are behind normal in development. Fifty-nine per cent of the fall cereals are at normal stages of development. Seventy-one per cent of the winter wheat, 80 per cent of the spring wheat, 78 per cent of the durum, 78 per cent of the canola, 79 per cent of the lentils and 77 per cent of the field peas are in good to fair condition. The majority of crop damage is due to ﬂooding, hail and cutworms.

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MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2011

by Delta Fay Cruickshank, of The Independent The world of Biggar is really busy right now getting ready for the Celebration Weekend. I see buildings getting facelifts, streets getting paved, ﬂags being ﬂown, new signs and all in all a real air of constructive busyness! The gardens are busy blooming too. Daylilies, siberian irises, bearded irises, peonies, as well as all the annuals and the last of the lilacs. Some

of these will be ﬁnished their period of beauty for the big weekend, and then others may bloom all summer. Daylilies are really not lilies, they are “hemerocallis’. The name is Greek for beautiful day, and because each blossom only blooms for one day, the name is appropriate. Native to Eurasia, including China, Korea and Japan, they are very hardy, just plant them

A hardy daylily blooming in my neigbour’s garden. A perennial that likes sunshine, but can tolerate a bit of shade. (photos by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent)

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Siberian irises blooming in the morning sunshine in a neighbour’s yard here in Biggar.

garden are not blooming, and yet their lovely foliage is appreciated. I have the soil and the organic matter, but I also have trees and shrubs and not nearly enough hours of direct sun! They will need to be divided about every three or four years. Divide them after their main flush of blooming, dig up the whole plant and then pull it apart. Cut the leaves back to six inches, place the plant in the soil so the crown (the portion where the stem and root meets) is one inch below the ground line. Water thoroughly and consider a winter mulch of straw or shredded leaves to protect the unestablished plants for the winter. They may not bloom the following year, just be patient, keep them well watered and fed and they

will soon reward you with a new bloom each day! Siberian irises are another easy to grow perennial, except in my yard. They obviously need a lot of full sun, like Unlike their cousins the Siberian iris, the daylilthis variety has a “beard” on the ﬂower ies at least petal. They need full sun for a least six six hours a hours a day. (photo metrocreatives.com) day. They are often referred to as a beardless one end of the world to iris, as they do not have the other, even into the a hairy, caterpillar-like sea and the underworld. thing growing along the Also known as the godtops of their petals like dess of sea and sky, she supplies the clouds with their cousins. The ‘bearded’ iris are the water needed to creblooming now too. They ate rain, once again, one are named after the god- can tell she has been dess Iris, because of their around because of the very showy ﬂowers and rainbow she will leave all the colours they come behind. Have a wonderful time in. Iris is the Greek word this upcoming weekend. for rainbow. In the myIt will be time to reacthology of Iris, she is the quaint ourselves with personification of the family and friends and to rainbow and the messencelebrate the past of our ger of the gods. Iris links fair town and to welcome the gods to the humans. a prosperous future. She can move with the speed of the wind from

Don’t plant your daylilies near trees, as they will be in competition for moisture and nutrients. They are very adaptable, but they do prefer a moist, acidic soil, high in organic matter and well drained. I now know why the daylilies in my woodland

A brand new sign in front of the Town Ofﬁce, looking pretty good. The town will be spic and span for the Celebration Weekend!

…as you celebrate your 100th Anniversary of the Town of Biggar and the R.M. of Biggar #347 Enjoy all the activites and festivities throughout the weekend!

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RM of Biggar council minute highlights RM of Biggar council minute highlights The regular meeting of the RM of Biggar No. 347 was held May 10 at the municipal ofﬁce at 8 a.m. Attending were Reeve Louise Singer, Councillors Brian Fick (Division 1), Kent Dubreuil (Division 3), Calvin Poletz (Division 4), Fred Hydomako (Division 5), and Brad Heather (Division 6). The following are some highlights of the meeting. Council agreed that the accounts for payment be approved and that a list of the cheques in the amount of $57,157.39 and month end payroll in the amount of $15,129.63 be annexed to and form a part of these minutes. Council agreed that the 2011 municipal mill rate be set at 13.50 mills based on an unconﬁrmed assessment of 60,569,785, that the Springwater Special Service Area municipal mill rate be set at 13.50 mills plus a minimum tax of $50 and maintenance tax of $150 and that an additional 2 mills be dedicated to the new long-term care facility and that the Budget be attached hereto and form a part of these minutes. Council agreed that the RM acknowledge the provincial mill rates set for the 2011 taxation year and the Bylaw adopting the same provincial mill rates for the St. Paul’s Catholic School Division No. 20:

Agricultural Property 3.91 mills; Residential Property 9.51 mills; Commercial Property -- Assessment of less than $500,000 12.25 mills, Assessment of more than $500,000 On the first $499,999 of assessment 12.25 mills, On assessment between $500,000 and $5,999,999 14.75 mills; Assessment of over $6,000,000 18.55 mills. Council agreed that a letter stating “Proof of Compliance” be provided to the Bear Hills Gun Club in order that the organization may proceed with their application for re-certiﬁcation of the gun range located LSD 13 Section 06-36-13-W3 being that the Club operates within the bylaws of the Municipality.

Council agreed that council purchase a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 from Spyder Autobody for $4,200. Council agreed that council purchase a 1985 International S1754 gravel truck from Peddler Consignment Sales Ltd. for $14,700 pending it passes inspection and Saskatchewan safety. Council agreed that council use the first instalment of the 20102011 Gas Tax Grant for engineering costs for the Town of Biggar landﬁll. Council agreed that council appoint Rob Danychuk and Louise Singer to the Doctor Recruitment Committee. • Meeting adjourned at 1 p.m.

Crop Insurance extends reporting deadlines Due to the ﬂood conditions facing many producers and the recent SGEU strike action, the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is extending the deadlines for producers to submit Establishment Beneﬁt claims, Unseeded Acreage Benefit claims, Seeded Acreage Reports and Stored Grain Declarations to June 30. “Once again, I’m pleased that we can work with our Saskatchewan colleagues to make common sense

adjustments to our programs so that Saskatchewan farmers can get back on their feet as soon as possible,” said Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “With the heavy rains once again hitting many areas of the province, producers are busy dealing with ﬂooded homes and volunteering with flood relief efforts in their communities,” Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud said. “We recognize these matters are far more important than filling out paper work right now and this will give producers facing these flooding challenges more time to submit their Crop Insurance information.” The previous deadline to submit Establishment Beneﬁt claims was June 20.

Nats finish season on winning note . . . Mosquito National Emmett Keith comes to a stop as an Outlook Rivercat pitcher misses the throw last Tuesday at the Rec Complex. Nats played their last home game, coming away with a 14-11 win. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) The Establishment Benefit is paid on crops that fail to adequately establish or suffer significant damage due to insurable causes before June 20. The previous deadline to submit Seeded Acreage Reports, Unseeded Acreage Benefit claims, and Stored Grain Declarations was

Saskatchewan’s population hits new all-time high -- nearly 1,054,000

Hair away . . . The Biggar Central School band warms up the gym during last Monday’s annual Colour Day. Sporting a mohawk ‘do, this drummer is set for the summer. See Page 16 for more. (Independent Photo by

June 22. “Our government will keep working to ensure those opportunities continue and Saskatchewan keeps on growing strong.” Saskatchewan grew by 1,910 people in the first quarter of 2011 (January 1, 2011 to April 1, 2011) and by 13,225 people over the past year (April 1, 2010 to April 1, 2011). Saskatchewan’s annual growth rate of 1.27 per cent is the fourth highest among the provinces and ahead of the national average growth rate of 1.06 per cent.

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Saskatchewan’s population has hit a new all-time record of 1,053,960 as of April 1, 2011, according to the latest estimate released last week by Statistics Canada. Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris said the province’s continued population growth is a sign of a strong and vibrant economy. “Saskatchewan continues to be a province of opportunity both for those who have lived here for years and for newcomers to our province,” Norris said,

June 25. This year, the Unseeded Acreage Beneﬁt has been increased from $50 to $70 per eligible acre. For more information, producers can contact their local Crop Insurance ofﬁce or call 1-888-935-0000. The SGEU instructed its SCIC employee members to walk off the job as of 2 p.m. on June 21. SCIC

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This Week . . . Opinions ...........................................................4 Agriculture ..................................................... 8 Classifieds ...............................................18 - 20 Business & Professional Directory.........21 - 22 Centennial Weekend Schedule.............23 - 24

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Opinions Getting ready to welcome back visitors This issue hits the news stands on Monday and, depending on the whole postal strike debacle, subscribers will either pick up The Independent at the post office or our office. This in one you won’t want to miss. It contains a schedule of events for the Celebration Weekend which starts with registration on Thursday (although locals have been able to pick up registrations last week) and continues with all sorts of events, most importantly the opening ceremonies on Friday, into Saturday and Sunday. Just one look around town and you will see everyone -- from businesses, to residents, to organizations -- sprucing up their properties and making plans to welcome former Biggarites back. It should be a great time for a visit. Judging from the calendar there are lots of activities to suit anyone’s taste and a jaunt around town and you will be sure to run into someone you know. All this doesn’t happen overnight and the organizers have put in some long hours in the planning process. Make sure you give them a thumbs up over the weekend. Also, a well deserved bouquet to the town crew. They have been working hard the last few weeks painting lines, mowing, and tidying up the public spaces. No doubt they will be pulling out their hair this entire week as everyone will want their attention to a particular section of town. Have a little patience and they will get it done. A comment on all the flowers: they look great. As do the flags. All that is left to do is enjoy the celebrations. P.H.

The cleaner road to a sustainable future by Satya Das, Columnist, Troy Media It is a broadly accepted truism that clean living and hard work make for a long life. That may help explain the growing popularity of natural gas as a foundational element in the energy supply mix well into the foreseeable future. As the cleanest burning hydrocarbon and a lower greenhouse gas emitter, natural gas is our best bet as a highly efficient alternative to coalfired plants. It is also a good bet to help boost Canada’s “clean energy” image. As industry and government leaders in Alberta attempt to manage an international environmental controversy focused on the oil sands around Fort McMurray, the province stands to benefit from shifting some of the focus to the virtues of natural gas as a key driver in the evolution to cleaner and more sustainable energy production. Canada is the world’s third largest producer of natural gas, after the U.S. and Russia, with average annual production of 6.4 trillion cubic feet (tcf). Most of that comes from Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Natural gas has also played a huge role in the prosperity of Alberta, the province many

consider the country’s economic engine. Over the last decade, natural gas has been the biggest single source of natural resource royalty revenue for that province. Provincial budget ﬁgures show that over the last 10 years, natural gas has powered Alberta’s prosperity. In fact, at its peak in 2008 and 2009, natural gas accounted for half of the province’s resource revenue. Proven emission-cutter More importantly, natural gas plays a critical role in addressing Alberta’s and Canada’s international commitments to reduce emissions. It is already clear that we cannot “stop” climate change, no more than we can turn back the tide of industrial history, nor retrieve any time soon the carbon that has been emitted ever since the advent of the industrial age. Instead, industry and consumers have begun a shift from the high-carbon economy of today and are turning to natural gas as a vital step in that evolution. While some hold out hope that wind, solar and biomass may emerge to serve future generations, none of these has developed commercially to even begin to displace fossil fuels. Regardless, the shift begins

with natural gas – the cleanest hydrocarbon we have. It is estimated that this fuel emits almost 30 per cent less carbon dioxide than oil, and nearly 45 per cent less carbon dioxide than coal, according to the U.S.-based Natural Gas Supply Association. Most importantly, it is here today, while “clean” alternative energy sources remain either acts of the imagination (think harnessing tidal power, the electrolysis of sea water, or the development and combustion of biodiesels) or are waiting to make the transition from testbench to economic viability. Natural gas is a safe fuel Conventional natural gas is a safe fuel. At the production site, deep underground and several hundred metres below the water table, the production pipe is perforated to allow the natural gas to ﬂow into the well and to a network of pipes and facilities on the surface. It is a proven and safe method of natural gas production. Where there remains some controversy is in shale gas extraction. As in the U.S., much of Canada’s gas reserves are now found in shale deposits, well below the hydrogeology of Alberta and British Columbia, two to three km underground. Much of the shale gas in North

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America is in heavily populated areas and not all jurisdictions believe that can be done safely. Addressing these concerns may require investments in environmental safety, risk mitigation, public awareness and independent third-party monitoring. “There are some concerns about the effects shale gas drilling has on the watershed, land-use footprint and increase in carbon dioxide emissions, among other environmental issues,” notes Canada’s National Energy Board, in a November 2009 Energy Brief on unconventional gas. “Drilling and hydraulically fracturing wells can be water-intensive procedures. . . . It is very early to make any conclusions about how developing this resource will impact the environment.” The Pembina Institute, which advocates for sustainable development of natural resources based on science and evidence, argues that appropriate precautions, regulations and monitoring are the prerequisites to any extraction of unconventional gas, whether shale gas or coalbed methane. “The government should require energy companies to submit project plans and undertake an environmental impact review of an entire project before applying for individual well licences,” it notes in its 2007 document Protecting Water, Producing Gas. Indeed, says Pembina, “Landowners recognize the need for oil and gas development, and are willing to work with government and responsible

companies towards extraction of the resource if water is effectively protected and if new challenges are quickly addressed as they arise. Keeping the public on-side requires: “A clear and transparent process, which involves all the stakeholders affected on an equal basis . . .” Decades away from viable alternatives The initial expense of the drilling, and the technology, can be offset both by production volumes and the innovation used to access the deep gas. In recent years, the innovative application of hydraulic fracturing in multiple stages in horizontal wells has opened the potential for many decades of supply for this cleaner-burning hydrocarbon. The pressure created by hydraulic fracturing causes the surrounding rock to crack, or fracture. A fluid (usually water with some additives) holds the crack open and suspended sand it, and creates a channel for the gas to flow into the well. According to the Pembina Institute, we are at least two to three decades away from viable alternatives that would comprehensively replace fossil fuels as the planet’s primary energy source. But while we pursue those alternatives, we can make our production and use of fossil fuels more sustainable and less damaging to the biosphere. Natural gas – cleaner, efficient and abundant – is not only a viable alternative, but also an energy source that will meet needs for decades to come. Satya Das is based in Edmonton and specializes in energy issues.

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MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2011

Well, how many of you are into the facebook craze? I must admit I have not fully embraced this form of “social” media. I guess because any socializing I do I prefer face to face preferably with a glass of wine. I had this conversation with my dental hygienist during my recent visit. Or as much as a conversation that you can have when upi are sitting in a chair, mouth wide open with sharp, metal instruments maneuvering around. Anyway, the conversation went something like this: “Are you on facebook?” “Not really” (Imagine a kind of mufﬂed form of this response). “I’m not either. I was visiting my sister and took a look at her page. One entry from her friend said ‘I’m going to get dressed and go shopping.’ Is that the kind of thing people post, I asked my sister. She replied some do. I just don’t have time for that.” To which I wholeheartedly agreed. I have looked over my daughter’s should when she has been on her page. But, I just can’t see what all the fuss is about.

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Granted there is some juicy gossip to be found on some people’s walls. I can’t understand why people want the entire world to know what is happening in their private lives. Because, nothing is private -- everything you say and post is for public consumption. Now, it seems I am not alone. A new study says that millions of users are turning away from facebook. Especially Canadians who are logging off to the tune of 1.5 million users who left in May. It’s being called “facebook fatigue”. We recently visited a long-time school friend in Vancouver who has just retired. And, retired he has. He does not even have a cell phone now. After years of being at the beck and call of his work he does not miss being “unplugged”. He now enjoys the days and minutes in peace and quiet. We also chuckled about the facebook phenom. He is not a user and it’s doubtful he will ever be. Maybe it is a generational thing. Some of those spin doctors in the aforementioned study

speculate that it is because the luster of social media has worn off. The fad is over and the novelty is gone. And, what’s with all these games you can play? People send you animals for a farm -- or something. And you can receive gold coins -- whatever that is all about. Anyway, this form of communicating is for someone else. I can see the beneﬁt in being able to connect with friends and relatives you have lost contact with over they years. Many school friends reunite on facebook. There is one family member who posts all her news on her site and expects everyone to know when a family event is happening. Even though half the members don’t use the site. That’s a bit annoying. I like to use email. I know the message is intended for me. The truth is by the time I spend the work day at the computer, type this column on a computer and check my emails I just don’t want to “visit” on the computer. Yes, face to face with a glass of wine is much more relaxing.

Locks of Luck . . . Biggar teacher TJ Wright gets a year-long project ﬁnally attended to by stylist Lynda Poletz. Wright had the long hair chopped to donate for making wigs for cancer patients. Wright’s students probably didn’t recognize him the following day! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Not a fan of the Bruins? . . . Ed Solanik stands beside the four-legged intruder he bagged on the farm north of Biggar, June 12. About 270 pounds, the bear had been snitching the family dog’s food. Out one day with the 410 shotgun for some squirrels, Ed came across the bear, gave him a shot, putting the bear up a tree. Going for heavier ﬁrepower, he came back to ﬁnd the bear down. Things could have turned to tears, as the grandkids -- being kids -- play and wander around on the farm. (Submitted Photo)

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MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2011

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Prairie bison have by Bob Mason blazed the way of his He hung his own! shirt on a For the ruts that his fencepost, and homestead wagon once took the lines in cut on the open plain his hand, Have been swallowed With his eyes on up by the furrow, and the far horizon, will never again. he started to He knows that the plow the land. mark of his coming And while the will fade as the years sun beat down go by on his shoulders With no more trace and the oxen than the sunset will lazed in the heat leave in the western He joyed in sky. the job he was And his dreams of doing -- and the his teams and his furrow under his Dear Folks, binders, and the stook feet! I wrote this piece many, many rows earned by his He whistled a years ago about my Dad who sweat tune at sunrise homesteaded up in Great Bend Will disappear in the as he opened his #405 before Saskatchewan twilight -- and soon shanty door became a province. we will all forget! And he It’s a pretty sure thing that there whispered a aren’t many people around who Will there be others prayer in the homesteaded at that time, but like him -- who will evening as he we all like to think that many of follow up on the quest threw his boots those early ambitions have been With the power to on the floor carried over to our generation. witch the wheatlands Then he slept, that lie in the far and he dreamed Sincerley northwest? of the future as Bob Mason Will there be men so the moon rose, willing to step from sunset, watching now full and clear the trodden ways from the hill, And the Lord sent down To open the land as he Seeing his sons and his his blessing to the home did -back in the early grandsons take up the of the pioneer! days? plow to till With memories blurring Will the thrill of the old Where in this man that I write of? For the fields the vision that once was adventure just die like the prairie wool true and clear are ripe today Leaving a listless legion Of this and that had With the wheat of a with a cup that is over lured him and loved million acres that full? him -and made him a stretch to the west away. Oh how we are going to pioneer! Swaying under the noon miss him, when we come breeze -- sheening under to that day at last Yonder he stands on the the sun. When no longer we’ll hilltop, watching out Standing a golden sit and listen to his over the plain, tribute to the toil of that memories of the past! Seeing somehow in that stalwart one, sunset the trails of the And into the endless For he lived through a bison again. distance -- where the grand adventure that Crossing and crossing castles of grain arise we’ll few of us know the grassland to The haze of the prairie again disappear in the haze harvest hangs on the And his life has That hangs like a dusky autumn skies been carved by that curtain on the stage of And the roar of a ploughshare on the face the early days. thousand combines of the Western plain. Feeling the exultation reaping from year to And although the name that coursed in his veins year may be missing, to those of old Brings a comforting note who can read the line As the fi rst hard sod of triumph to the dreams It’s a story of strength of the prairie from the of the pioneer. and of striving -- it’s a point of plowshare tale that is true and fine rolled. Where is the man of For it tells of its wide And he knows, as he the mouldboard, who horizons -- of distances stands there watching, planted that seed of old vast and blue that the trails of That has drifted across And it tells of the old yesteryear the Prairies ‘til it covers homesteader -- and the Were really the greatest the plains with gold? job that he had to do triumphs in the life of Now a modern home on It tells of his trails and the pioneer. the highway, on the spot triumph -- and now, as where that shanty stood the end appears Yonder he stands in the Is a symbol to all who Yonder he stands in the sunset -but he knows, follow that the way of sunset -- the last of the as he walks alone the west is good. pioneers! That the trails of the Yonder he stands in the

On June 5 the Monarch Multiple 4-H Club held their achievement day at the Biggar Rec Valley. The morning started with the light horse show and after lunch the beef show was held. Throughout the day the Light Horse. Beef, Canine, Cloverbud and Outdoor Adventure project works were on display in the tent. We ﬁnished off the day with the awards presentation and a potluck supper. Record Book results Clover Bud Project: 1st Kolby Haynes. Canine Project: (Cloverbud) 1st Kolby Haynes. (Junior) 1st Jesse Tavanetz, 2nd Emmett Keith, 3rd Damein Henderson. Outdoor Adventure: (Cloverbud) 1st Kolby Haynes. (Junior) 1st Keaton Haynes, 2nd Jesse Tavanetz, 3rd Joel Hanson. Light Horse Project: (Cloverbud) 1st Kolby Haynes. (Junior) 1st Keaton Haynes, 2nd Kolby Ellis, 3rd Lara McCarty. (Intermediate) 1st Jenna Boisvert, 2nd Justine Leschinski. (Senior) 1st Kennedy Keith. Beef Project: (Cloverbud) 1st Kolby Haynes. (Junior) 1st Keaton Haynes, 2nd Katelynn Zagoruy. (Intermediate) 1st Bailey Tweddle, 2nd

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Taylor Phillips, 3rd Tanner Zagoruy. (Senior) 1st Dylan Haynes, 2nd Kelsey Tweedle, 3rd Jeremy Yurchak. Beef Show results: Judge -- Viriginia Peters, Announcer -- Sylvia Fick. Showmanship: (Cloverbud) 1st Kolby Haynes. (Junior) 1st Katelynn Zagoruy, 2nd Keaton Haynes. (Intermediate) 1st Taylor Phillips, 2nd Emily Froelich, 3rd Tanner Zagoruy. (Senior) 1st Dylan Haynes, 2nd Jeremy Yurchak, 3rd Kelsey Tweddle. Grooming: (Junior) 1st Keaton Haynes, 2nd Katelynn Zagoruy. (Intermediate) 1st Tanner Zagoruy, 2nd Gordie May, 3rd Dawson Boisvert. (Senior) 1st Dylan Haynes, 2nd Kelsey Tweedle. A huge thank you to Sabrina and Jeremy Yurchak who decided to help the new members compete in this class rather than compete themselves. (Cow Calf Class), Taylor Phillips. Light Horse Show results Judge -Dallas Doherty, Announcer -Sylvia Fick. Showmanship: (Cloverbud) 1st Kolby Haynes. (Junior) 1st Lara McCarty, 2nd Verena Braun, 3rd Kolby

Ellis. (Intermediate) 1st Jenna Boisvert, 2nd Justine Leschinski. (Senior) 1st Kennedy Keith. Western Pleasure: (Cloverbud) 1st Kolby Haynes. (Junior) 1st Kolby Ellis, 2nd Lara McCarty, 3rd Verena Braun. (Intermediate) 1st Jenna Bosivert, 2nd Justine Leschinski. (Senior) 1st Kennedy Keith. Horsemanship: (Junior) 1st Jessica Nicholls, 2nd Lara McCarty, 3rd Verena Braun. (Intermediate) 1st Jenna Bosivert, 2nd Jenna Bosivert. (Senior) 1st Justine Leschinski. Trail: (Cloverbud) 1st Kolby Haynes. (Junior) 1st Jessica Nicholls, 2nd Verena Braun, 3rd Lara McCarty. (Intermediate) 1st Jenna Bosivert, 2nd Justine Leschinski. (Senior) 1st Kennedy Keith. Overall High Point Award Recipients Grand Champion Heifer: Emily Froehlich. Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: Bailey Tweedle. Grand Champion Steer: Taylor Phillips. Reserve Grand Champion Steer: Kelsey Tweedle. Best Home Grown: Kelsey Tweedle. Grand Aggregrate Light Horse Award: Kennedy Keith.

Kelsey Tweedle, Champion Steer

Emily Froehlich Kelsey Tweedle

Kennedy Carrie Lammers

Taylor Phillips and Mark Haynes

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Diamond Lodge News

Goodbye, Good Luck . . . St. Gabriel School Grade 9 grads pose after Tuesday’s Farewell Liturgy and celebration of their accomplishments. Back row, left to right: Sierra Larlham, Jessica Carruthers, Mallory

McCarty, Shelayna Elliott, Alexandra Villamar. Front: Jamal Achkar, Djay Mallas, Nicholas Garchinski, Buck Peters, Kevin Guan, Dylan Ekman. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

St. Andrew’s Communion Ware Dedication On Sunday, May 29, Redeemer Lutheran Church was gifted with several pieces of communion ware from the congregation of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. This gift symbolizes 10 years of partnership in ministry between St. Andrew’s and Redeemer and provides a new home for some of the most sacred artifacts of the over 80 years of Christian witness that St. Andrew’s Presbyterian has contributed to the community of Biggar. Ina Allan, on behalf of St. Andrew’s presented the communion ware to Cindy Hoppe, who accepted it on behalf of Redeemer Lutheran. Pastor Ron Baerg led the congregation in a prayer of thanks for the gifts, acknowledging the past and future contributions of our Presbyterian partners in the Presbyterian, Anglican and Lutheran shared ministry that is PALS. During the service, we

From left to right: Graham Lehnert, Kyle McCarty, Carrie McCarty, Susan Lehnert. (Submitted Photo)

were treated to some of the fruits of St. Andrew’s in the growth and development of singers Susan and Graham Lehnert and Carrie and Tyler McCarty. They were accompanied by Karen Jirika. The gift of community use that St. Andrew’s made of their building has helped to develop many singing and acting talents in this community.

Hello to all from the residents and staff at Diamond Lodge. Monday we started our day off with exercises in the morning and then a game of ﬂoor yahtzee in the afternoon. Tuesday we did current events in the morning talking of all the happenings in our community and things going on around the world. In the afternoon we played a fun game of scattergories! Garden club takes place on Wednesday mornings. Our garden is coming along beautifully. In the afternoon we all enjoyed ice cream with all our favourite toppings! Yum! Yum! Thursday we did more exercises and then had many exciting games of bingo in the afternoon. We all really enjoyed! Barbecue club takes place on Fridays. Ten lucky residents get to join us in the activity room for hotdogs and hamburgers and all the fixins! Afterwards we listened to a music video and had happy hour. Saturday morning we made a rhubarb iced tea. In the afternoon we relaxed and watched the movie “The Colt” which everyone enjoyed. Sunday morning we did

hair and nails and got ready for Sunday service which was provided by the Jantzens from Arelee. Following the service we had our rhubarb iced tea and angel food cake. Many family and friends were here on the weekend to visit their loved ones for Father’s Day. We had a great week and would thank everyone who helped us in any way! Have a great week everyone!

Life Goes On by Alice Ellis ‘Life Goes On’ met at the United Church on June 8. Gladys lit the remembrance candle. Lydia gave the opening prayer. The minutes and accounts were read by Alice. Plans were finalized for the annual summer picnic at Ruby’s garden home with a barbecue. Each member will contribute food. Several readings led to discussions by the group. Alma won the group draw and Lydia received a birthday gift and a Happy Birthday song. After the potluck lunch, a happy social hour followed. One discussion was on today’s food standard.

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Agriculture Flood politics by Kevin Hursh Torrential rains over the last weekend (June 17 to 19) have made a bad situation even worse in southeastern Saskatchewan. Will governments respond to help flooded farmers and if so what should that response be? “Of my 3,000 acres, I only got 300 seeded,” said one producer from southeast of Regina. “Now most of what was seeded is under water.” This isn’t the exception. It’s typical. While some producers, depending upon topography, persistence, equipment and luck were able to seed 20, 40 or even 60 per cent of their farm, there are also producers who didn’t turn a wheel. Not surprisingly, there are increasing calls for government assistance. The first line of defense is crop insurance where the unseeded acreage benefit was increased from $50 to $70 an acre this year. After the various deductions under the formula, the amount actually paid will probably average closer to $60 per unseeded acre. On any land that emerges from the water, weed

control will be needed. In many cases, tillage will be necessary to get the land back into shape for the next crop year. It won’t be hard to spend most or all of the unseeded a c r e a g e payment. Then there are the farm’s fixed costs: machinery depreciation, i n t e r e s t payments, insurance payments, property taxes and living expenses. These costs continue even with no crop to harvest. On some farms, fixed costs may be $70 an acre while on other farms they may be over $100. While $60 or $70 per acre from crop insurance may sound like a lot of money, producers with a sizable acreage of flooded land stand to lose a lot of money. The problem is compounded for producers who also had flooded land in 2010. Five years ago, grain prices were so depressed that producers would have lined up to leave land unseeded for a payment of $60 or $70 an acre. That’s not the case

Heartland Health Region Board Meeting The next Board meeting will be held Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 in Kyle. 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 Children Sun Safety You know the importance of practicing sun safety to reduce your risk of sunburn, heat stroke and skin cancer. But did you know that sun safety is even more important for your children? Babies and young children’s skin is more sensitive to UV rays than yours and can be damaged easily. To protect your child dress them in sun protective clothing. Have them wear sunglasses. Apply and re-apply sunscreen frequently. However, do not use sunscreen on babies younger than six months old. Keep babies under one year out of direct sunlight. For toll-free health information 24 hours a day. Please call 1-888-425-4444(TTY) if you have hearing or speech difficulties Smokers Helpline 1-877-513-5333 or www.smokefree.ca Questions about Medication? Call 1-800-665-DRUG (3784). Ask questions online www.usask.ca/druginfo Mental Health & Addictions Centralized Intake Line 1-866-269-9139 Monday to Friday 8:00 am—4:30 pm

anymore. Anyone able to grow a decent crop stands to make good money. The unseeded acres aren’t for a lack of trying to seed. Lastyear,when the unseeded a c r e a g e payment was only $50 an acre, the federal and provincial governments provided an additional $30 an acre top-up whether or not the land was enrolled in crop insurance. The assistance was announced on July 8. For 2011, governments

advised producers to protect themselves by being in the crop insurance program, a suggestion that no additional money would be coming. That’s how farm safety nets should work. There shouldn’t be a need for ad hoc programs. And extra assistance shouldn’t depend on the magnitude of the problem. If your land is ﬂooded, you should get the same support whether the problem is just on your farm or across the entire region. But it’s hard not to sympathize with producers facing unprecedented water levels. Through no fault of their own, many

are going to have a difﬁcult time scraping together enough cash and credit to seed a crop in 2012. On some land, the water level is so high that 2012 is also in jeopardy. AgriStability, which provides support based on past reference margins, will be a substantial help for some, but it’s long been criticized for being erratic and unpredictable. It will leave many farm families to fall through the cracks. If you provide additional support for grain producers, an argument can also be made for assistance geared to livestock producers with hay and pasture land

Calvin gets all ‘Les Nessman’ -- talks hogs by Calvin Daniels Growing up on a farm where we raised Lacombe and Berkshire hogs I suppose an interest in rare breeds of livestock was almost a given. Berkshires, a breed going back literally centuries, legend suggesting Oliver Cromwell was the discoverer, has had declining numbers through the years. Lacombes are the only purebred swine breed developed in Canada, so named after the research facility where the work was done. Today the breed has all but disappeared. So when I hear about efforts to preserve rare breeds I am always interested. Some may not understand the importance of rare breeds, but they are essentially living pieces of a country’s agrarian heritage. The Lacombe is a perfect example of that heritage. Let’s turn back the clock to the 1940s in Canada when agriculture looked considerably different

from today. Farms were small, mixed operations, with almost every one having a few pigs. At the time the Federal Department of Agriculture determined it important to create a new breed of swine for the post-war meat market. So the breeding program that founded the breed was started at the Canadian Department of Agriculture Research Station at Lacombe, Alberta, and was under the direction of Dr. J. G. Stothart and Dr. H. T. Fredeen. Starting in 1947, 12 years of selective breeding and testing was undertaken. The program used foundation stock including Berkshire sows obtained in Canada which were mated to Landrace-Chester White crossbred boars secured from the United States Department of Agriculture. All Lacombes that entered the herd after 1954 were backcrossed with purebred Berkshires and those that produced

any pigs with black hair were discarded to ensure a pure white breed. From 1954-57, Lacombes were evaluated in 60 commercial Yorkshire herds in Alberta and proved to have the performance, capabilities and meat qualities that were sought. When you consider the significance of a decadeand-a-half of work to create a breed unique to Canada, to lose them now would be sad, yet a signiﬁcant number of swine breeds which played a role in agriculture in this country during its early history, Berkshire, Tamworth, English Large Black among them, are now relegated to rare status. The same rare status exists for the Canadienne breed of cattle. I have worked around agriculture all my life and it was just this

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under water. Providing government support is never simple. For both this year and last year, the problem is in Manitoba as well as Saskatchewan. That makes it easier to attract federal support. However, the feds are in a cost-cutting mode and they don’t have to worry about another election for four years. It’ll be interesting to see how the ﬂood politics plays out. Kevin Hursh is a consulting agrologist and farmer based in Saskatoon. He can be reached at kevin@hursh.ca.

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weekend I saw my ﬁrst live Canadienne cow as I visited Deja-Vu Century Farm north of Orcadia. Like the Lacombe, the Canadienne is the only cattle breed developed in Canada. The breed was developed in Canada primarily from animals imported from Normandy and Brittany during the 16th and 17th century. The ﬁrst regular importations of cattle into Canada were in 16081610 from Normandy in France. Later importations came from Brittany and Gascony. These cattle were blended over the years to create Canadienne. Few things exist from the earliest days of Canada, but these cattle can trace their roots back to those early days. So I tip my had to people such as Chris Lange at Deja-Vu Century Farm for trying to keep such breeds as Canadienne cattle, Chantecler chickens, also developed in Canada, Large English Black hogs, and others alive. Theanimalsareimportant, both as a living museum of farm history, and as storehouses of genetics which might well prove important in the future. To lose a breed would be a great tragedy, and hopefully thoughtful breeders will manage to keep our farm heritage alive.

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Report from the Legislature by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (16 June, 2011) Government investment in Provincial Parks We are blessed in Saskatchewan with 34 provincial parks, more than 100,000 lakes, and thousands of hours of sun, which combine to create a wide range of camping and recreational experiences for you and your family. Our government is proud of our publicly-owned provincial parks and we are committed to keeping them that way.The Saskatchewan Government Employees Union (SGEU) would have you believe otherwise. The SGEU is using union dues it collects from its hardworking members to pay for a series of attack ads in which they claim our government has an agenda to privatize. This is simply not true. That is not to say the private sector doesn’t play a role in our parks system. Since the inception of parks in the 1930s, the private sector has provided high-quality services and facilities to park visitors – commercial lessees operate approximately 170 business services in provincial parks and recreation sites. Our government will continue to own and manage all park land and operate basic park services. The SGEU ads also claim there are new user fees, service cuts and cabins being sold off. Here are the facts: • There are no new user fees. The only new fee in Saskatchewan provincial parks since 2007 was an out-of-province camping fee implemented for the summer of 2010 and it was also removed in December 2010. • Our government has invested $33 million in capital projects for our provincial parks since 2008 -- compare that to the former NDP government who invested only $13 million in their last three years in government. That funding is being used to upgrade and replace service centres, boat launches, potable water systems, picnic tables and barbecues. • We have also kept and exceeded our 2007 campaign promise to add 1,000 electriﬁed campsites. We will continue working to improve the quality of our great outdoors and park services so that you and your family can enjoy our parks both today and in the months and years ahead. Seeding progress According to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s latest crop

report, 82 per cent of this year’s crop has been seeded. However, while seeding is nearly complete in most northern and central areas, producers in southern areas continue to face seeding challenges with wet ﬁeld conditions and recent rains.

This year, the Crop Insurance Unseeded Acreage Beneﬁt was increased from $50 to $70 per eligible acre for Crop Insurance customers with land they are unable to seed due to excess moisture. We also recently expanded the Unseeded Acreage Benefit to com-

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pensate Crop Insurance customers for land they were unable to seed because of impassable roads caused by ﬂooding. In addition, the Crop Insurance seeding deadline was extended for the second consecutive year to allow producers more time to get their crops seeded and still be insured. I hope these program changes have helped producers facing excess moisture challenges. Teacher Bargaining The Government-Trustee

Bargaining Committee and the Teachers’ Bargaining Committee continue to work towards reaching a new collective agreement. Most recently, the two sides spent seven days in the mediation process. Even though the process has concluded and unresolved issues still remain, both parties agree that this was an important step forward and that progress was made. The mediator will continue to make himself available to work with both sides as he prepares a report. The

parties will come together to receive the report before it is submitted to the Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety. The report and recommendations are being anticipated by June 30, 2011. In the meantime, both parties have agreed to cease all advertising, job sanctions and not comment further on the mediation process during this period. This is good news for students as school classes, activities and graduation ceremonies will move forward.

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Celebrating 100 Years!

Looking back at the RM of Biggar Ninth in a series by Louise Singer

Tidbits

At one time some of the homes would serve as post ofﬁces so the owners would often have a little store in them to carry the immediate necessities. In order to get a post office you had to have a required number of signatories. When the

mail would be delivered it would be an eventful day as the settlers for miles around would be on hand hoping to receive letters from home, as well as getting newspapers and magazines to keep in touch with the world happenings. There were three curling rinks in the municipality. Lydden built a curling rink in 1948, it burnt down in 1980, and another one rebuilt in

At the University of Saskatchewan’s Spring Convocation 2011, Paige Gudmundson of Saskatoon received a Bachelor of Fine Arts -- Drama with Great Distinction. She is the daughter of Debbie and Grant Gudmundson, and granddaughter of Laura and Norm Boake of Biggar.

Kristina Barclay, daughter of Glenn and Shirley Barclay, convocated from the University of Alberta on June 15 with a Bachelor of Science Degree with First Class Honours, majoring in the Paleontology Honours Program. Kristina is currently employed at Jurassic Forest at Gibbons, Alberta (north of Edmonton).

1981. Monarch was built in 1956 and Springwater was built in 1919 with one sheet of ice and then a second sheet was added in 1924. There were also four churches in the municipality. The first church built in 1906 was a small one built of logs and lumber on the homestead of a Catholic Metis. Mr. Desjarlais was located on Section 1-35-16. Another Roman Catholic Church was built called Sainte Hilaire de Cochery church in 1911 on NE 6-36-16. There were two churches in Springwater. The Springwater Church was a United Church built in 1913 and a Pentecostal Church started in 1936. Church services were also held in many schools and also in some homes. There are four cemeteries in the municipality Cochery on NE -36-16, Louvain on NW 34-36-13, Monarch on NE 32-37-14 and Springwater on SW 4-35-17. Snow plow clubs were started in many areas to keep roads open in the winter. The first snow plow was a V-plow attached to a truck or a tractor. This caused a lot of manual snow shoveling to be done. Back up snow plows were used but the best was a front mounted rotary snow plow. There were times when the road was opened and before it could be used it would be blocked again. The school bus route made it necessary to keep it open in the morning and the afternoon. The Biggar area has been put on the international map as home of the “Hanson Buck”. On November 23, 1993 Milo Hanson became famous when he shot a whitetailed deer which set a new world record for the

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largest whitetailed deer antlers. Another feature in the municipality are the grazing co-ops. The Saskatchewan government gained possession of land that was very hilly, rocky, and too light and sandy to be good farming land. Farmers owned some land in these blocks so the government would purchase these quarters so there would be a Eileen Larlham visits Cochery Church before its destruction, large unit. Farm- 1971. (from Harvest of Memories) ers were asked to Whilhemina Meger she lived there until 1977 form a co-op consisting of six members. The gov- came from Minnesota when she had to go into ernment would supply with her husband in 1912 the Palliser Care Center the posts and the co-op and homesteaded on SW in Swift Current. She would supply the labour 36-37-15. They moved to died in 1986 at the young to put up the fence. These SE 23-37-15 in 1918 and age of 109 years. farmers could then pasture livestock at a nominal price during sp;ring, summer and early fall. The co-op would have to pay the taxes and maintain property. The Avalon Grazing Co-op began in 1953 getting its name from the Avalon School district. This name was later changed to Biggar Grazing Co-op. There is also the Perdue Ranching Co-op Association. Our municipality has been fortunate to have had two centenarians. Otto Eriksen came to Biggar in 1930 and farmed the NW and SW 22-37-14. He and his wife built a house in Biggar in 1959 and he drove back and forth to farm until the late 1980’s. Otto moved to Diamond Lodge in 2004 and died in 2010 at the age of 106 years.

NOTICE R.M. OF BIGGAR NO. 347 Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the R.M. of Biggar No. 347 intends to pass a bylaw to amend Bylaw 1-2010 known as the Zoning Bylaw. It is purposed to amend Table 6-1 in Section 6.5 of the Agriculture District by replacing “4.04” under the Maximum Site Area for single detached dwellings, vacation farms, bed and breakfast homes, personal care homes, custodial care homes and residential care facilities with “no maximum”. The reason for the amendment is to allow for the development of larger agriculture subdivisions when the need arises within the municipality. The Bylaw may be inspected by any interested person at the municipal ofÀce, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the municipal ofÀce to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal ofÀce before the hearing. Dated at Biggar, Saskatchewan, this 20th day of June, 2011. Adrienne Urban, RMA, Administrator.

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PM employees donate to Biggar KidSport . . . Dale Johnson hands over a cheque for $930 to Biggar KidSport’s, Judy Foster. Prairie Malt Union Local 270 held a golf tourney where they had a rafﬂe with proceeds going to KidSport. Local 270 raised $465, Prairie Malt Ltd matched the amount for the $930 total. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

BCS donates to Schmirler Park . . . Biggar Central School Student Representative Council members handed over cheques totalling over $600 to Sandra Schmirler Olympic Gold Park member Todd Hawkins. The money was raised during the SRC’s ‘Mini Melt Proﬁt’ ($306.18) and ‘Jean Day’ ($352.30). From left to right: Taylor Darroch, Ries Hammond, Todd Hawkins, Megan LaMontagne, Kelsey Hammond, Natalie Chupik. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

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It was colourful, and a uniquely Canadian show that inspires pride. On June 16, the RCMP Musical Ride hit the Rec Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rodeo grounds for what many were saying was an impressive show. The Ride made its last stop on the western swing before heading back to the east for Canada Day celebrations. Dusty, but no rain, the weather held off as the impressive riders and horses put on a great show, kicked off with the local, Alice Ellis accepting the salute from the RCMP (bottom picture). It was a show that many will be talking about for a long time, and was brought in to help the Biggar and district celebrate its centennial.

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Airborne . . . Nathan “Big Air” Hawkins launches, June 17 during the St. Gabriel School Elementary Track Meet. The weather, for the most part, held out and most events went ahead. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

Barracuda Individual Meet results Melfort Marlins Invitational Meet, June 12 Tiara Keith (13): 3:12.48, 200 Free, 7th; 1:36.76 100 Fly, 2nd; 1:59.40, 100 Breast, 8th; 1:28.82, 100 Free, 8th; 1:46.09, 100 Back, DQ; 37.01, Free, 3rd. McKenna Mair (10): 1:09.22, 50 Fly, 4th; 1:08.55, 50 Breast, 7th; 2:02.00, 100 Free, 7th; 1:01.56, 50 Back, 7th; 5 1 . 6 9 , 5 0 Fr e e, 7 t h ; 2:20.33, 100 IM, 7th. Kenzie Martin (14): 1:51.08, 100 Fly, 6th;

2:00.00, 100 Breast, 9th; 1:27.77, 100 Free, 7th; 1:37.39, 100 Back, 3rd; 38.19, 50 Free, 8th; 3:47.93, 200 IM, 6th. Rayel Martin (11); 3:38.96, 200 Free, 2nd; 58.72, 50 Fly, 2nd; 1:43.38, 100 Free, 4th; 1:55.92, 100 Back, 3rd; 45.69, 50 Free, 5th; 4:18.21, 200 IM, 3rd. Bailey Seidl (15): 1:29.22, 100 Fly, 1st; 1:39.60, 100 Breast, 1st; 1:15.63, 100 Free, 2nd; 1:26.17, 100 Back, 1st; 33.10, 50 Free, 1st; 3:06.63, 200 IM, 1st.

Wasn’t that a great rain we had following the final Stanley Cup game! It came at the right time as many people were “down in the dumps” because of the loss! Did you know? Not only are blackberries tasty, they also pack a powerful nutritional punch. One of the most beneficial fruits around, they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fibre and are low in calories, carbohydrates and fat. In other words, they are “berry” good for you! The Asquith Fire Department held their meeting on Tuesday, June 21. We thank them for what they do! Belated Birthday greetings go out to the “twins” -- Logan and Aiden Silvernagle, and also to Garry

Oborwsky on June 22. The Senior’s bingo was held on Friday, June 24. Tip of the Day: Exercise for Endurance. Endurance activities such as jogging, bicycling, swimming, and speed walking, combined with strength training, are the best exercises fro 45 to 60 minutes of exercises three to ﬁve times a week. Spiritual Munching: A dripping tap. Surely and steadily, the water drops. That’s what our faith is meant to be like, sure and steady, day after day, in spite of what happens to us. We discover that God’s love is sure and steady, too. Today -- think about what you are thankful for!

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

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

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

Exploration Company: RPS Boyd PetroSearch Field Operations: May through to mid-September 2011 Program Names: 2011 Wolverine 2D, 2011 Asquith 2D, 2011 South Boulder 2D and 2011 South Young 2D

Children Sun Safety You know the importance of practicing sun safety to reduce your risk of sunburn, heat stroke and skin cancer. But did you know that sun safety is even more important for your children? Babies and young children’s skin is more sensitive to UV rays than yours and can be damaged easily. To protect your child dress them in sun protective clothing. Have them wear sunglasses. Apply and re-apply sunscreen frequently. However, do not use sunscreen on babies younger than six months old. Keep babies under one year out of direct sunlight. For toll-free health information 24 hours a day. Please call 1-888-425-4444(TTY) if you have hearing or speech difficulties Smokers Helpline 1-877-513-5333 or www.smokefree.ca Questions about Medication? Call 1-800-665-DRUG (3784). Ask questions online www.usask.ca/druginfo Mental Health & Addictions Centralized Intake Line 1-866-269-9139 Monday to Friday 8:00 am—4:30 pm

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Band Awards: Gr. 8 -- Most Valuable -- Ashley Heather Stage Band --Most Improved -- Liam Mair Gr. 7 -- MI -- Joelle Hagel-Chapple Gr. 7 -- MV -- Liam Hammond Presenter -- Doug Schmeiser Gr. 8 -- MI -- Kenzie Martin Gr. 9 and 10 -- MI -- Edyn Keith Gr. 11 and 12 -- MV and BCS Bandmaster -Julianna Tan Gr. 9 and 10 -- MV -- Timothy Kurulak Gr. 11 and 12 -- MI --Hailey McCallum Stage Band --MV -- Katja Meszaros

MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2011

Junior Girls Volleyball Awards: Presented by Kim Fick Rookie -- Lainee Hammond MVP -- Sabrina Yurchak MI -- Stephanie Park

BCS Colour Day John Sagon Memorial Scholarship presented by the Sagon Family to Dylan Brandt

Senior Girls ‘A’ Volleyball Awards: Presented by Terry Epp Rookie -- Edyn Keith Barry Kennedy Memorial Award -- Julianna Tan MI -- Stephanie Lichkowski Missing: MVP -- Anna Danychuk

Coaches Pins -Terry Epp -- 20 Year Pin Teresa Newton -- Five Year Pin Jennifer Carruthers -- Five Year Blair Carruthers --Five Year

Junior Boys Basketball Awards: Presented by Will Johnson Rookie -- Blake Pearce MVP -- Marcus Schommer MI -- Liam Mair

Senior ‘B’ Volleyball: Presented by Lisa Egert Rookie- Sara Taylor MVP Shared: Megan Wilson, missing Darci Larlham MI -- Sam Desrosiers

Junior Curling Award: Presenter Leith Larson MVP -- Ries Hammond MI -- Cody Christenson Rookie -- Connor Newton Rick Sapsford Memorial Senior Curling Award: Presenter -- Tracy Thomson Dillion Flasch MI -- Jordyn Litwinow and Julianna Tan Rookie -- Jenna Boisvert

Senior Boys Basketball Awards: Presented by -- TJ Wright Rookie -- Ryan Hunter MVP -- Jeremy Yurchak MI -- Kyle McCarty

Junior Boys Volleyball Awards: Presented by -- Kim Fick Rookie -- Justin McRann MVP -- Clarke Sopczak MI -- Liam Mair

Bailey Seidl, being recognized for her artwork “Blue Turtle”, chosen to be displayed at the Sask. Legislature presented by Carrie Gosselin Junior Girls Basketball Awards: Presented by Terry Braman MI -- Tiara Keith MVP -- Sabrina Yurchak Rookie -- Lainee Hammond

BCS2000 Yearbook Editor, presented by -- Mark Jackson to Julianna Tan Junior Badminton, Presented by -- Mark Jackson and Darren Kuralak Rookie -- Mitch Lehnert MVP -- Clarke Sopczak MI -- Tiara Keith and Mazie Hooper

Senior Badminton Presented by Will Johnson MI -- Daniel Markewich MVP -- Danton Hollman Rookie -- Edyn Keith

Football: Most Dedicated -- Brayden Seidl MVP -- Jeremy Yurchak MI -- Missing, Dylan Brandt Presented by Terry Braman Senior Girls Basketball Awards: Coach -- Karen Litwinow Rookie -- Carlyn Brandt MVP -- Jordyn Litwinow MI -- Ashley Ries

Kevin Westman Memorial X-Country Award: Coaches: TJ Wright, Teresa Newton, Sharon Hollman, Monika Schultz, Jennifer and Blair Carruthers Rookie -- Jenna Boisvert MVP -- Katja Meszaros MI -- Joseph Silbernagel

Senior Golf Presented by Penny McCallum Rookie -- Koale Litwinow MVP -- Ian Blocha MI -- Brayden Seidl

Corrine Herzberg Memorial Trophy: Presenter -- TJ Wright and Teresa Newton MI -- Dalton Whiteford MVP -- Katja Meszaros Rookie -- Blake Pearce

Student of the Term: (Term 4) Div. IV -- Matthew Petram Div. III -- Kelsey Hammond

Athlete of the Term: (Term 4) Div. III -- Liam Boyle, Tiara Keith Div. IV -- Katja Meszaros, Arlen Muc

Most Valuable Athlete Div. III Presenter -- Will Johnson Ries Hammond Clarke Sopczak

BCS2000 says goodbye to staff members Doug Drover, Mark Jackson, Lisa Egert, Tanya Donahue

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MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2011

Landis Locals Helen Buxton 658-2115 The C.W.L. Father’s Day brunch last Sunday was, as usual, a great success, with lots of food and fellowship. I don’t have a name, but the winner of the ﬁshing equipment that was rafﬂed was someone from Saskatoon. Thanks to all who bought tickets. Pamela Danderfer, daughterofJanice(Zimmer) and David Danderfer of Watrous, convocated at the University of Saskatchewan this spring. She earned a Bachelor of Nursing, with Distinction. Janice is working in the Cardiology Department at Royal University Hospital. Her proud grandparents are Edith and Andrew Danderfer and Tillie and Bernard Zimmer, all of Biggar. The rainy, miserable weather last Saturday put a bit of damper on the community-wide garage sale. Most sellers moved everything indoors at the Complex, while a few were able to use the shelter of their own garages. Though there were fewer buyers than we’d hoped for, it was great to see those who did come out, and to enjoy the company of friends. Josephine Levitt made a surprise overnight call on Lavern Skog earlier this week. I think she is attracted by the jacuzzi, as much as visiting with big

sister. Anatoliy Turpitko has returned to Landis following a seven week trip to visit his wife and daughter in the Ukraine. Anatoliy is a welder at Roth Enterprises. Many people have been asking about my sister, Phyllis Munton. She is still in hospital in Edmonton, but is ﬁnally able to have some food by mouth (after months of being fed directly into her intestine). She is showing interest in the iPod her family got her, and that alone is an improvement. We are hoping that she will soon be able to leave hospital for an assisted living accommodation. It has been a long journey since last October with

countless trips to surgery. At last week’s graduation ceremonies, a number of awards were presented. The winners: RachelRedlich--Academic Excellence,The Humanities Award, Excellence in Math and Science, Margaret Gossert Scholarship, Credit Union Bursary ,Access Communications Award to a student showing community involvement and academic excellence, who is going on to postsecondary education, Governor Generals Award and Valedictorian. Madeline Schemer -Lorna Zimmer Memorial Award and Landis Co-op Bursar. Congratulations!

Installing a sign for the Community Complex in Landis -- Left to right, Kyle Leinenweber, Kevin Schwebius, Glenn Harris and Preston Vaessen. Missing from the picture is Russ Harris. (Submitted

Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag. Owner - Broker Cari McCarty - Residential Grant Anderson – Farms Dave Molberg – Farms

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2010 Ford Escape Limited, fully loaded, black, 19K, warranty...............$28,900 2007 Ford Focus SE, 91 km, auto, red, SK Tax Pd .......................................... $ 8,500 2007 Avalanche LT, black, 20” rims, 107 km ...................................................... $21,900 2006 Dodge 1500, quad cab, 5.7 Hemi, 4x4, 06 km, tax pd ...................... $16,900 2006 Ford F-150 XLT, 4x4, 175 kms, black, aftermarket rims ..................... $16,900

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2000 F-350 4x4 crew cab, long box c/w cap, 7.3L atuo, only 149 km ...................... $19,900 1991 Ford F-800, S/A, diesel, 6 spd c/w 20’ van c/w hyd. tail gate ................. $ 7,900 1981 21’ Vanguard Motor Home, 89 km, new tires, very good.................. SOLD $7,495 .............................................................. 1970 F-250 c/w deck, rebuilt 390, 4 spd, good rubber, great fuel truck ............ $1,995

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Thanks! The bad news: The days are already getting shorter than the nights. So enjoy the warm sunny days yet to come.

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Kolenosky and Glenn Harris. This sign was made possible by a generous donation from the Atkinson family in memory of Betty Atkinson. Looks good, guys.

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Good news, Bad news by Don Sizer The good news: On Monday, June 20, a group of dedicated fellows installed the long awaited sign for our Community Complex, which was made by Travis

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Biggar Pee Wee Brock Thomson hurries home last Wednesday during a playoff tilt versus Kindersley. The Nats made a late game rally but fell short 12-8. (Independent Photo by Kevin

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Homes for Sale in Biggar (MLS) Current Listings

Out of Town Property

202 3rd Ave E $299,000 302 6th Ave W *new* $279,000 114 5th Ave W *new* $268,000 402 7th Ave E $228,900 212 3rd Ave E $227,000 2nd Ave W Condos *$198,900 313 6th Ave E $184,900 406 7th Ave E $178,900

Perdue 801 Ave J $197,500 th Perdue 816 7 St.*new* $95,000 rd Kinley 518 3 St *new* $59,000 rd Landis 212 3 W *new* $49,900 Landis Lot $22,500 Wilkie Lot 507 2 Ave W $15,000 Wilkie Lot 204 2 St W $15,000

102 5th Ave E 409 3rd Ave E 403 4th Ave E 204 5th Ave E 209 4th Ave W 104 6th Ave E (Lot) 206 4th Ave. W (Lot)

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Demaine Perdue Rosetown

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Tim Hammond Realty SOLD - 22 Farms (over 20,000 acres) SOLD - 4 Commercial Properties SOLD - 17 Homes in Biggar SOLD - 5 Acreages

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Great starter / revenue home! Main floor features the kitchen, dining room, living room, master & regular bedroom, 4 piece bathroom, back porch and front veranda. The basement is ideal for storage and houses the washer/dryer, furnace & hot water heater. 50x140 mature yard with fire pit area & gravel drive.

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Gorgeous 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 storey home. Features a beautiful large open kitchen with modern European cupboards & garden doors to wrap around deck. Incl: DW, C/A, C/V, 4 appliances, developed basement, 16 x 21 detached garage, newer laminate flooring, updated full bathroom with ceramic tile finishing.

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MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2011

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OBITUARIES Margy McNulty (nee Kerr) March 15, 1933 June 10, 2011 Mom left us on a sunny prairie morning on June 10, 2011 at St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask. She was 78 years of age. She was predeceased by Bob, her loving husband of 40 years November 6, 1994; and her loving companion, Gerry Webster on May 25, 2011; brothers, Cecil, Gordon, Tom and Bob. She is survived by her brothers, Bill (Ruth) and Jim (Josie); her sisters, Jean (Dennis) Fisher and Betty and sister-in-law, Margaret McNulty; her children, Ken (Marjola) and grandchild, Ashley; Dorothy (Wayne Wilson) and grandchildren, Kenneth and Megan; Susan (Rod Stowe) and grandchildren, Rory and Shane; Betsy (Keith Henry) and grandchildren, Iva and Alec; Rob (Shelly) and grandchildren, Kimberly, Marc, Jordan and Lea. Mom was born on March 15, 1933 on the family farm in the Keppel District. She attended Tweetyside and Perdue Schools. Margy and Bob farmed and raised their family in the Gideon District and later farmed near Biggar, Sask. After Dad’s passing, Mom moved to Saskatoon and resided at Luther Heights Seniors Apartments until her passing. A Celebration of Margy’s life was held on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at St. George’s Senior Citizens Club in Saskatoon at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of Àowers the family encourages donations to LutherCare Foundation, 1212 Osler Street, Saskatoon, Sk S7N 0T9. Arrangements are entrusted to Westwood Funeral Chapel. 306-653-3434 26c1

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Melita “Molly” Lucille Westgard July 11, 1956 - May 26, 2011 Melita “Molly” Lucille Westgard entered this world on July 11, 1956 in the town of Cabri, Sask. and after a prolonged ¿ght was overcome by cancer, May 26, 2011 in Biggar, Sask. To those who knew Molly she was faced with many challenges in life but always prevailed, never speaking ill words and a smile present no matter how rough a road she had been on. Molly always had a kind heart, an open home, and always had time to listen and laugh. She always put others before herself and cared deeply for all family and friends. When it came to living life her greatest joys always came from helping out her loved ones, for to Molly that was happiness. Molly always made time for her two children no matter what was going on or whether the problem was big or small, she was always no further than a phone call away and if need be would come to see them in an instant. When Molly became a grandmother, she was so happy, always stopping by and insisting she stay awhile to help her daughter-in-law with her grandson, this gave her such joy to be with her children and the new addition of her grandson. Molly’s grandson put another sparkle in her eye and even though very ill in the hospital she still found the strength for games of hide and seek from her bed, laughing the entire time. To her children, Molly is an angel and hero whose laugh and smile will never be forgotten, we love you Mom. Molly is survived by her children, Tyson (Kim) and grandchild, Chayce; Trisha (Travis); life partner, Allan Bolton of Edam Sask.; brothers, Clinton (Sam) Westgard of Yellowknife, Yukon, Colin (Theresa) of Landis, Sask., Duane of Landis, Sask.; sisters, Sandi (Derek) Silvernagle of Biggar, Sask., Audra Westgard; as well as many nephews and nieces. Molly was predeceased by her father Samuel Westgard (2008); mother, Gwen Westgard (2008); and sister, Elda Westgard. Funeral Service was held on Monday, May 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from Redeemer Lutheran Church, Biggar, Sask. with Dr. Cam Harder of¿ciating. Eulogist was Duane Westgard, organist was Diana Dolack. Honourary Bearers were all those who shared in Molly’s life. Active Casket Bearers were Clinton Westgard, Colin Westgard, Duane Westgard, Derek Silvernagle, Tyson Westgard, Trisha Westgard. Interment followed in Rosemount Cemetery. Tributes in memory of Molly may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, #101-440-2nd Ave. North, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2C3 Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. gfsc1

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Ronald Leonard Poelzer 1934 – 2011 it is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Ron Poelzer on June 19, 2011 at the age of 77. Ron was born in Humboldt, Sask. on May 5, 1934, the eldest child of Adolph (Scotty) and Francis Poelzer. Ron started working on the Canadian National Railway as a labourer at the age of 16 with the consent of his parents. In July, 1953 Ron started as a ¿reman on the railroad in Humboldt, Sask. and in 1960 became a Locomotive Engineer. Ron met Rose Schleper and they were married on November 9, 1957. Ron and Rose had four lovely daughters, Tammy, Cindy, Corrine and Mary-Jo. Ron, Rose and family moved to Biggar, Sask. in the spring of 1966. Ron continued working on the railroad until his retirement in 1993 after 42 years of service. Ron was active in the Catholic Church. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus for 48 years and joined the Dr. Uhrich Assembly #1066 as a Fourth Degree Knight. Ron also served as a Lay Presider and Eucharistic Minister within the church. Ron was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and ¿shing. Ron and Rose moved to Turtle Lake, Sask. to enjoy their retirement years. Ron worked diligently at the lake taking care of the local golf course. Ron was predeceased by his parents, Scotty and Francis; and his sister, Carol (Roman) Schleper. Left to mourn his passing are his loving wife, Rose, of 53 years; sister, Diane Vance; and brothers, Tom (Linda), Darrell (Sonya), Jim (Angela), and Troy (Renee); his daughters, Tammy (Jeff) McNaught, Cindy (Randy) Weekes, Corrine (Randy) Chappell, and Mary-Jo (Harry) Danychuck; grandchildren, Carissa, Ryley, Jenna, Nathan, Melissa, Ashley, Lacey, Marshall, Alexandra, Cody, Braden, and Areanna; and great-grandchildren, Emily, Carter, Cohen, Brady and Dante. Ron will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends. Prayers were held on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 7 p.m. from St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, Biggar, Sask. Readers were Lacey Weekes and Alex Weekes. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Dario Bebillo as celebrant. Readers were Ashley Chappell, Jenna Manning, Carissa McNaught; gift bearers were his granddaughters; eulogist was Jeff McNaught; Honour Guard was the Knights of Columbus. Pallbearers were Tom Kissick, Tom Miller, Herb Baum, Charlie Martin, Cody Danychuk, Braden Danychuk, Nathan McNaught, Marshall Weekes, and Ryley McNaught. Interment will be at a later date at St. Gregor, Sask. Memorial donations may be made to The Biggar Hospital, Box 130, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 and/or leave a pledge for the new Diamond Lodge at the Biggar Credit Union or mail to Friends of the Lodge, Box 670 Biggar, SK S0K0M0

OBITUARIES Biggar Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. bfsc1

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Esther Clara Beaudry (Skog) who passed away June 27, 2009

“To those who have a Mom Love her while you may, Because we wish with all our hearts, That Mom, you were still with us here today.” Love Kelly, Chip and boys IVES: In loving memory of Ron Paul Joseph, who passed away June 25, 2007 “His charming ways and smiling face Are a pleasure to recall. He had a kindly word for each, And died beloved by all.” Lovingly remembered by his loving wife, Eileen; Brian, Brenda, Roxanne and Rhonda and grandchildren 26p1

CARD OF THANKS A sincere thank you on behalf of the Lena M. Cooper family for all the support during a very dif¿cult time. For all who sent Àowers, food, cards or donated to the Diamond Lodge Activity Fund or Alzheimer’s Association of Sask. was greatly appreciated. There are not enough words to thank all the people with the Diamond Lodge, Biggar Hospital or Home Care for all the help and support you have given during Mom’s illness. Thank you to Bob and staff at Grondin Funeral Service and to Reverend Jo-Ann Hills for the professional service and kindness. Last but not least, a big Thank you to Dr. Muller for the love and care he has given to Mom over the years of her sickness. From all the Cooper family, the support given by all will never be forgotten. gfsc1

CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank everyone who attended my bridal shower and for the great shower gifts and the money that I received. Thank you to my bridal party for organizing it and to the ladies that provided lunch. Special thanks to our Bussie, Rocky. In lieu of sending thank you cards, I have made a donation to KidSport. Everything was greatly appreciated!! Kiley Sarvas 26p1

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in July: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at the Majestic Theatre, July 3 at 11:00 a.m. July 10…Potluck picnic at Emmanuel, weather permitting. Rides or guides from Redeemer at 10:00 a.m. If rained out, worship at Redeemer at 10:30 a.m. Mark Kleiner will be preaching July 17, 24 and 30 at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. 48/10tfn TUESDAYS, June 21 - Sept. 27: Biggar Farmers Market, 3 - 5 p.m. in MacPherson Hall, former Elks Hall. 23p3 Until JUNE 30: Biggar & District Arts Council Season tickets available. Early bird ends June 30. Reserve Seating. Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers. 20c6 THURSDAY, JUNE 30: BBQ at Shop Easy Foods parking lot, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Plain Hamburgers, $3.00; cheese, $3.50; $4.00 deluxe. Cold drinks, $1.00. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Community Outreach Project supporting the Central School Hot Lunch program and Diamond Lodge Building Fund. 50/50 pro¿ts to each project. 24p3 THURSDAY, JUNE 30, FRIDAY, JULY 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., SATURDAY, JULY 2, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Biggar Museum and Biggar Arts Council Centennial Silent Auction in the Credit Union Gallery at the Biggar Museum. Bid on a fantastic array of items graciously donated by the merchants and residents of Biggar. Remember bids close at 3 p.m., Saturday, July 2. 25c2 Showing July and August: Biggar Heritage Album Pages in the Credit Union Gallery at the Biggar Museum & Gallery. NOW available…Biggar Souvenirs in the Biggar Museum Past & Presents Gift Shop. 25c2 FRIDAY, JULY 1: 11 a.m., Historic Walk Opening, presentation and ribbon cutting at the Biggar Museum and Gallery 25c2

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COMING EVENTS FRIDAY, JULY 1: Biggar United Church Roast Beef Supper, 5 7 p.m. at Jubilee Stadium, live entertainment by “Cash Back”, a Tribute to Johnny Cash, to follow. Cash Bar. $20/adult; 12 and under $10. Limited tickets. Contact Town Of¿ce for tickets. 23c4 SATURDAY, JULY 2: Biggar Museum Centennial Pancake Breakfast, 7 - 9:30 a.m., Jubilee Stadium. Tickets are limited, so please register early at the Biggar Museum. 22c4 SATURDAY, JULY 2: 2 p.m., authors Wes Funk and Marion Mutala will be giving readings at the Biggar Lionel A. Jones Wheatland Library. 24c3 SATURDAY, JULY 2: 2 - 4 p.m., Biggar United Church Open House, drop by to visit, have coffee and check out the memorabilia. Everyone welcome. 24c3 SATURDAY, JULY 2: 2 - 4 p.m., Come and Go Open House at Biggar Masonic Lodge & Acacia Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star, at Biggar Masonic Hall, 101 - 5th Ave. East. Coffee will be served. Everyone is welcome. 25p2 SUNDAY, JULY 3: 10 a.m. 4 p.m., Biggar Museum and Gallery Extended Hours… unique presentation: Biggar Heritage Album in the Credit Union Gallery; tour the Exhibit Gallery; purchase unique souvenirs and books to mark the Biggar Centennial. 25c2

INVITATIONS SUNDAY, JULY 3: The family of Alan and Eleanor Selin invite you to join us as we celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary at a Come and Go Tea, 2 - 4 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons Complex. Your presence is your gift. 24p3

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Dale and Kathy Kolberg and Ross and Michaile Lovatt are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Jason Ross Kolberg to Ashley Dawn Lovatt. The wedding took place at The Grove Garden Wedding Chapel, Las Vegas, Nevada on April 3, 2011

TENDER Tenders will be accepted for rototilling when needed at the LENEY CEMETERY, using your equipment. Please send tenders to Johnnie Dennis, Box 213, Perdue, SK, S0K 3C0. Tenders close July 8, 2011 at 6 p.m. For more information contact Johnnie at 237-4348. 26c2

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NOTICE

New York Taxi wishes to announce that due to a shortage of drivers,

we will be operating as a Crew Transport Service ONLY.

MISCELLANEOUS

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WANTED NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Looking for a Massey Ferguson Model 36 discer, 30 to 40 disc. Phone 780-215-1300 26p3 Biggar Museum is collecting books for their Annual Used Book Sale fundraiser. If you have books you would like to donate, please contact the Museum at 948-3451. 22c6 Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 948-1773 or 9485393. Pickup available. 32tfn

IN THE ESTATE OF JOAN ROSE CALVERT, late of Shell Lake, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased. ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate, duly veriÀed by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 30th day of June, 2011.

Karrie Derouin, Box 102, Bruno, Saskatchewan S0K 0S0 Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history! Do yours prior to the centennial celebrations! For more information call 948-3451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday Friday. 7tfn This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered. 31tfn Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com. tfn

MISCELLANEOUS For sale…Àoral chester¿eld, beige background. Too big for my apartment. Paid $995, asking $550. No kids ever romped on it. Phone 948-3888. 24p3 BOSCH Summer Sale Universal Plus Mixer $489 less $50 mail in Rebate, Actifry $229, Portable Ice Maker $189, Margaritaville Blender $199 Call Hometech Regina toll free 1-888-6926724. ADVANCE ENGINE SUPPLY. Specials on all remanufactured marine applications, starting at $1600 with a 2 season, unlimited hour warranty. Call toll free 1-877-465-2702.

SEED & FEED

MOBILE HOME 3 Brand New 16x76 Modular Homes. Must sell by July 15th. $59,900. For information call Darcy at 306-773-3358 or for pictures and Àoorplan e-mail jenmarltd@yahoo.com

FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE WANT TO RENT…Mature aged couple wish to rent an acreage close to Biggar. References available. Phone 948-3325 or 948-4558. 23p3 Two serviced lots, side by side in Biggar, 100’x140’, $79,900. Call 717-4681 (cell) 5tfn ***Lakeridge Estates - 38 Agate Lines*** Lake Property Auction 5 acres, 2292 sq ft home, heated shop, along golf course, close to lake. Turtle Lake, SK. Call Ed Truelove @ 306-445-5000 or visit www.kramerauction.com. MLS#38917 LAKE VIEW HOMES Vernon, BC. Convenient location in Okanagan Landing. Established neighborly landscaped community. Low maintenance quality built homes. Pool, Tennis, Picnic & Fitness Center. On Site Boat & RV Storage. Next to Beach, Boat Launch & Marina. Direct access to walkways & bike trails. Level entry & 2 storey homes available $429,000. Call Scott 250.558.4795 www. SeasonsVernon.com.

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

948-3820 302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar Brand new 3-bedroom, 3 bath townhouse for rent. All appliances, garage, 1200 sq ft. No smoking, No pets, No parties. Starting at $1100/month. Call Dave 306-221-6888. Available October 1, 2010. 41tfn

PERSONAL

FARM LAND WANTED

CARS & TRUCKS

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HOUSES FOR SALE House for Sale…119 - 2nd Ave. East, triple lot, 2 bdrm house, inside completely redone. $118,500. Call 948-4288 or 9485477 25c3

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SEED & FEED For sale, 500 acres of standing alfalfa and grass. Phone 9482395. 21tfn H EATED 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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SERVICES

HOUSES FOR RENT Three bedroom home (fully modern). Available January 31, 2011. For viewing, contact 9483674 or 948-7022 or 948-9517 2tfn

If YOU are… • Moving • Expecting a Baby • Planning a Wedding • Anticipating Retirement Call WELCOME WAGON at

948-2563 - Lisa Haynes We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca

The Independent HOURS… Monday to Thursday… 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday… 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Journeyman Welders, $31. - $35. per hour. 2nd/3rd year apprentices, hourly rate based on experience. Full beneÂżts after 90 days. ProÂżt sharing semi-annual after 90 days. Fulltime career minded individuals preferred. This job is located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 10 minutes from Lloydminster. Send resume to: joe@autotanks.ca or call ATM at 780-846-2231 to set up an interview. NEED A HOME PHONE?Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TECHS LIVE Large in Western Canada! Go Auto has 23 dealerships/18 brands. Journeymen can earn $120K+. Specialists can earn $150K+. Full beneÂżts. Investment Program. Moving/training/tool allowances. Apply now! careers@goauto. ca or www.goauto.ca. CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE Lifeguard/ Instructor Come join the adventure in the Diamond Capital of North America! The City of Yellowknife is currently seeking an enthusiastic and qualiÂżed individual to assume the position of Lifeguard/Instructor at the Ruth Inch Memorial Pool in Yellowknife. The City offers an attractive salary of $54,270 $63,652 plus housing allowances and relocation assistance. For more information on this position and the qualiÂżcations required, please refer to the City of Yellowknifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at (867) 920-5603. Submit resumes in conÂżdence no later than 4:30 p.m., on July 8, 2011, quoting competition #602-127U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4; Fax: 867-6693471 or Email: hr@yellowknife. ca

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HEAVY DUTY Journeyman Mechanic required. Phone, fax, email or drop off at ofÂżce. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Phone: 780842-6444. Fax: 780-842-6581. H&E OilÂżeld Services Ltd. 2202 - 1 Ave, Wainwright AB, T9W 1L7. IMMEDIATE POSITIONS: Journeyman or apprentice picker/boom truck operators, winch/tractor drivers, swamper/ labourers, loader operators and apprentice/journeyman mechanics. Resume to Leachman OilÂżeld Trucking. Fax 780-753-4860. Email: rchopek@leachmanoilÂżeld.com. Pre-employment drug screen in effect. Must be willing to relocate to Provost, Alberta. KODIAK WIRELINE SERVICES is looking for individuals with a minimum Class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence. Assets: H2S, First Aid. We can provide accommodations. Locations: Edson, Slave Lake, and Morinville, Alberta. Applications to: Fax 780-418-0834 or email: tboddez@kodiakservices.com. ORION ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES is currently seeking a hydro-vac operator and combovac operator. Relocation to Whitecourt, Alberta is required. Email: tim.orion@telus.net or fax resume to 780-778-3579.

The Northern Eagle Creek Agri-Environmental Group Plan (AEGP) is seeking to contract a part time Agricultural BeneĂ&#x20AC;cial Management Practices (BMP) Technician for August 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012, with the potential for a yearly renewal. The BMP Technician works one-on-one with local farmers/ranchers to initiate and implement BeneĂ&#x20AC;cial Management Practices on the landscape to address local agri-environmental issues. Other responsibilities include promoting good stewardship, composing newsletters, hosting producer events, and such other activities as directed by the committee.

948-3344

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The successful candidate will have extensive agriculture knowledge and possess the skills needed to work with agricultural producers including superior oral and written communications skills, and be computer literate. Hours are Ă exible and approximately 20 hours a week. Travel is required within delivery area (RM #346, 347, 349, 376, 377, 378, 379) For more information please contact Gord Vaadeland (306) 469-2356 or (306) 469-7876 or vaadeland@sasktel.net Applications Deadline: July 8, 2011 Mail Applications to: Dean Tavanetz, Box 1418, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 or rdtavanetz@sasktel.net Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Temporary Chemical Technologist Position Prairie Malt Limited is currently recruiting a candidate for a Temporary Full-Time Chemical Technologist needed June 2011 - December 2011. Successful applicant must have a Chem. Tech diploma or a degree in a biology/chemistry science Ă&#x20AC;eld. A minimum of two years experience in a laboratory environment is preferred. Excellent computer skills are required. Job will entail routine lab quality assurance procedures. Prairie Malt Limited is a growing progressive company, providing excellent compensation and beneĂ&#x20AC;t packages for its employees. Please submit application to: Prairie Malt Limited P. O. Box 1150 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Attn: QC Manager or Fax: 306-948-5035 Deadline for submission is July 5, 2011

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MEMBER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE Career Opportunity - Temporary Full-Time Position We require a Temporary Full-time Member Services Representative for our Biggar Branch. This position is a term position starting approximately August 2, 2011 and ending September 1, 2012, with the possibility of continued employment. THE POSITION: This position reports to the Member Services Team Leader. The core function of the position is to respond to membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs by delivering cash services and other Credit Union products and services, and to promote member use of the Credit Union. The successful applicant may also be required to work occasionally at the Perdue Branch. QUALIFICATIONS:

The position requires an individual that is conĂ&#x20AC;dent, has a positive attitude toward learning and change, shows initiative, can work independently, and is friendly, outgoing and reliable. Minimum Grade 12 education is required. A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and general PC operations, as well as cash-handling experience, would be considered beneĂ&#x20AC;cial. COMPENSATION: The salary for this position will be commensurate with qualiĂ&#x20AC;cations and experience. Biggar and District Credit union is an employer-of-choice with a competitive compensation package that includes group beneĂ&#x20AC;ts and a matched pension plan. Interested applicants must submit their resume by July 8, 2011 to: Biggar & District Credit Union P. O. Box 670 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Attn: Cathy Archibald, Human Resources Email: cathy.archbald@biggar.cu.sk.ca We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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Business & Professional … FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE

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Saskatoon DUANE NEUFELDT Serving BIGGAR and Area

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

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The sign you want. The agent you need.

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Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

Call: 948-2101

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation

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

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

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

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

Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

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

GLASS INSTALLATION

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Residential

9Residential 9Commercial 9Automotive

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

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Cari McCarty Residential Sales

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent

Tim Hammond Realty

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

104 - 2nd Ave. West Biggar

948-4846 MANUFACTURING A Sign of Qualilty!

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

Cell 948-4478 Dave Molberg

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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

ELECTRICAL

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

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

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

Cell: 306-221-6888

Jerry Muc Phone: 948-2958 948-5699

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

Phone: 948-4844 Fax: 948-4845

ELECTRICAL

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES Authorized Appliance Depot Electrical Wiring Trenching Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

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

Fax:

BSA

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MADGE CONTRACTING LTD. PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar, Sask.

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

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

PHILLIPS FLOORS & MORE Flooring, Appliances, Custom Cabinets, Electrolux, Paint and supplies 204 Main St. • Biggar

Phone

Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential

948-5052 (ofﬁce)

Inc.

Helping you Help yourself

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

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

948-1773

HANDY JIM SERVICES

available to do…

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

Call Jim @ 948-3333

Northland Foaming

Spray Foam Insulation

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

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

HEARING CARE

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING IT’S ALL INCLUDED! Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price! For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning

948-2807 or

Call: Bill: Dale:

948-5609 948-5394

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

Phoenix M4 Mobile Grain cleaning and sizing

Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage rd

SEED CLEANING

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

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

DENTAL

• 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

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

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

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

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

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

For appointments… 1-855-651-3311 WINE, BEER, COOLER KITS and SUPPLIES

available at Grape Moments located in The Independent,

102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar, 948-3344

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

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

Visit us @ 219 - 4th Ave. East, Biggar Where you can feel right at home! Phone… 948-2548 Cell… 948-8048

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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MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2011

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

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

INVESTMENTS

FFinancial Plan nning Estate Plann ning Life Insuran nce

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

Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

M & N REPAIR 301 - 1st Ave. E, Biggar

948-3996 Open Monday-Saturday

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair

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

227 - 1 Ave. East, Biggar

948-1722

Biggar Tree services available…

8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 304 Main St., Biggar in Biggar Insurance Bldg.

AUTOMOTIVE

YH Truck, Ag & Auto • Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System Prairieland Collision Rosetown, Sask.

306-882-2289

PHOTOGRAPHY

521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109

Chartered Accountant Notary Public

Photos by Jocelyn

201B-2nd Ave. West

Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 948-5133

Biggar, Sask. www.photosbyjocelyn.com

ELMER DOVE

306-948-2814

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

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

…call 948-3344 This space available for… our 26-week commitment in this directory $ 2.89/week = $75 + g.s.t. (regular price $9.52 per week) One column x 1 inch size Call

948-3344

To fax…stop in at The Independent

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Anne G. Livingston

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

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

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

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

For appointments and inquiries, call Janet at 948-2091

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

Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses

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

GEORGE STAHL

Contact Nancy Duns

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

www.sask.shopregal.ca

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Independent Rep

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

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Residential Commercial Automotive

For FREE estimates or enquiries CALL Wayne or Dorothy at

948-5678

Modern Licenced Abbatoir

•Texas Gates •Spray Foam Insulation •Sandblasting & Painting •Internal Coatings •Rock Guard Coatings g

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

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

Cliff Forsyth

NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING

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

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Box 736, Biggar

948-5600

Your authorized

Custom Grain Hauling

MONARCH MEATS

Phone:

Sales & Service Call Steven 948-2489

Ph: 237-4777

Email: saskregal@sasktel.net

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

Beadle’s Computer Solutions

Phillips Radio Shop

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SERVICES

Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

948-3381

Open: Mon.-Fri.

Phone: 948-2204 or 948-3886

nothing happens!!!

Ivan Young,

Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

B IG G AR I N S U RAN CE SERVICES

advertising,

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

948-2700

INSURANCE

Without

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

1st Ave. West, Biggar

Phone: 244-7464 for appointment

948-2222 or 948-2029

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

TIRES

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

Garry A. Faye

after hours George: 948-7533

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

Optometrists

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

948-3376

Heavy Truck Repair

DR. KRUEGER, KENDALL & WILSON

ACCOUNTING

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

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

OPTOMETRISTS

Anita Silvernagle, Lisa Haynes (Notary Publics) • Home & Agro, 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

• custom slaughter, cut and wrapping • sausage making, curing and smoking

• sides of Pork & Beef available

948-3384 WINE, BEER, COOLER KITS and SUPPLIES

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

948-3344

Landis, Sask.

Atkinson Trucking Landis, Sask. …For all your Local Grain Hauling Needs Bailen Atkinson 658-4460 or 948-4450

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

• Cattle hauling with 21 ft. gooseneck trailer • round and large square bale hauling with step-deck or highboy semi-trailers • also buying and selling straw and forage • also machinery hauling Home • 306-948-2037 Alex • 306-948-7291 Dan • 306-948-7843 Biggar, Sask.

ONLINE @ biggarindependent.ca

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 23

MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2011

Happy Canada Week

OPEN Friday, July 1

1 - 5 p.m. *check out our SIDEWALK SALE Friday & Saturday

Welcome back for the 100th Celebration Weekend! Stop in and say, Hello!

Radio/Boombox Bundles starting at $149.99

Digital Camera … $94.99 and up

Panasonic Video Cameras… starting at $179.99

SAVE 25%

“Welcome home for the Centennial Celebrations, drop in and see what we have in store for you!!!”

on summer dresses, skirts, sandals, purses and other selected items in store.

Sirius Satellite Radios

Canada Week Sale

RC Helicopter $39.99 and up

Save an addional 10% on any “reds”* Casual & Dress Wear…

32” Panasonic® LCD …$369.99

Brands such as: Blackberry Playbook

50” Panasonic Plasma TV, 1080, TC-P50S30 … $989.89

starting at $499.99

Tablets and E-readers in stock

55” LED 3D TV, 00 (55LW5700)… $1,999.

For the largest selection of in-stock Æat panel TVs and appliances, VISIT

Biggar Leisure

OPEN…

• Tribal

Friday, July 1st,

• Moto Canada Day • FDJ 1 - 5 p.m. • Artex • Jag Jeans Sidewalk Sale • Kathy vanZeeland on Friday & Saturday • Miss Nikky • Big Buddha • Libra *check in store for details • Hiroko

216 Main Street, Biggar 948-2266 …Ànancing available

*check in store for details

Congratulations to Town of Biggar and R.M. of Biggar #347 on their Centennial Celebration Weekend Todd, Heather Hawkins and family

216 Main Street, Biggar • 948-4855

Congratulations to the community of Biggar and R.M. on their 100th celebration. All the best in your festivities!!

Ron Amy @ 948-9605 or the dealership toll free

Hope to see you on the weekend! 222 Main Street, Biggar • 306-948-5377 • info@twhÀnancial.ca

1-877-979-7999

Rosetown Mainline Motor Products Ltd.

New York Taxi would like to extend

AUCTIONEERS

congratulations to the Town of Biggar and the R.M. of Biggar on their 100th Celebration weekend. Looking forward to the next 100!!!

948-4949

SASKATOON•REGINA•ESTEVAN

Happy 100th Biggar! We look forward to serving you for many years to come!

We would like to welcome residents, former residents and friends to the Centennial Celebration festivities.

Congratulations to the Town of Biggar and R.M. of Biggar #347 on 100 years.

Biggar Accounting Services rbauction.com | 800.491.4494 Auction Company License #309645

Garry, Sharon and staff 201 - 2nd Ave. West, Biggar 948-5133

24 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2011

“100 Years and still Growing Biggar” Town of Biggar and R.M. of Biggar #347 SATURDAY, JULY 2…

ALL WEEKEND… • Historic Walk • Sidewalk Sales • Alley Katz Bowling Specials • Centennial Queen Contest • Museum and Arts Council Silent Auction displayed at the Museum THURSDAY, JUNE 30… • 1 - 9 p.m. …Registration, Presbyterian Church • 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. …St. Paul’s Hamburger Sale, Shop Easy Parking Lot

FRIDAY, JULY 1… • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. … Registration, Presbyterian Church, • 12 - 5 p.m. … Travel Club Beer Garden, Majestic Theatre Parking Lot, • 1:00 p.m.… OPENING CEREMONIES and CAKE CUTTING, Community Hall, refreshments and entertainment • 5 - 7 p.m. … United Church Roast Beef Supper, Jubilee Stadium, Live Show - “Cash Back, a tribute to Johnny Cash” to follow, cash bar. • 7 - 9 p.m. … Biggar Rec Valley Family Dance, Community Hall • 9:30 - 11 p.m. … Outdoor Movie, Recreation Complex, FREE admission, Concession • 11 p.m. … FIREWORKS, Recreation Complex

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> Bath/Spa Gift Sets > SUNGLASSES > Lottery Terminal Centre

Saskatchewan is the place to be! Congratulations to the residents and former residents of the Town of Biggar and the R.M. of Biggar #347 on celebrating your Centennial, July 1- 3, 2011.

…Chris Odishaw family and staff

> FREE Daily Delivery

Leslie’s Drugstore Ltd. 205 Main St. • Biggar •

948-3397

OPEN CANADA DAY, FRIDAY, JULY 1,

Happy 100th to the Town of Biggar & the R.M. of Biggar #347 on their Centennial Celebration!

1 - 5 p.m. Pick up your Souvenirs here!

SATURDAY, 217 Main Street, Biggar • 948-2452 JULY 2, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 3… • 10 a.m - 12 noon … Masonic Lodge Pancake Breakfast, Community Hall • 11 a.m. … Interdenominational Church Service, Majestic Theate • 12 noon … Crowning of the Centennial Queen, Community Hall

Clip & Save

>Insect Repellent >Bug Sprays >Patio Torches >Solar Lights

> ‘ROUGHRIDER’ swag

• 9 a.m. - 12 noon … Registration, Presbyterian Church • 7 - 9:30 a.m. … Museum Pancake Breakfast, Jubilee Stadium • 9 a.m. … Downtown Sidewalk Sales • 10 a.m. … Chamber of Commerce PARADE • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. … Artisan’s Alley, crafts and displays, Presbyterian Church • 11 a.m - 5 p.m. …Credit Union Petting Zoo, corner of Main and 3rd Ave. • 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. … Travel Club Beer Garden, Majestic Theatre Parking Lot • 12 noon … Slow Pitch Tournament, Recreation Complex • 11:30 a.m. … Roast Beef Lunch, New Horizons followed by Bingo • 2 p.m. … Open House & Coﬀee Party at Masonic Hall and Biggar United Church • 2 p.m. … KidSport Pool Party, Aquatic Centre, FREE admission • 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. … Authors Reading, Lionel A. Jones Wheatland Library • 2 - 4 p.m. … Old Time Dance Lessons, Community Hall • 5 - 7 p.m. … Kentucky Fried Chicken Supper, Jubilee Stadium • 9 p.m. - 12 midnight … Pattern Dance and Minus One Club, ‘Remember When Dance’, Biggar Community Hall • 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. … Fireﬁghters’ Assoc. Dance, ‘Rock’in Out for Rescue’, Jubilee Stadium

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS for the Celebration Weekend, June 30 - July 3

… family owned since 1948

Fireworks… 10% off Stop in during the weekend!

Marty Isinger and family and staff would like to congratulate the Centennial Committee on the Celebration Weekend for the Town of Biggar and the R.M. of Biggar #347.

Nestles… 12x500 ml water Indoor Sidewalk Sale… $1.49 plus

Saturday, July 2 only

deposit & EHC

(limit 2 per customer)

CLOSED Friday, July 1

Biggar Veterinary Clinic 501 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar • 948-3642

Cheers to the Town of Biggar and the R.M. of Biggar #347 on celebrating 100 years. BOISVERT UNDERGROUND SERVICES Fred Boisvert and family and staff 948-2298

Regular Hours… Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.

948-3315

Biggar Credential Financial Strategies Kevin Kurulak 304 Main Street, Biggar • 948-5211

Congratulations on the ﬁrst 100 years and looking forward to the future for the Town of Biggar and R.M. of Biggar #347