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Respiratory illness in Biggar Heartland Health has issued an influenza advisory for residents visiting health facilities in the region.

A ‘Peculiar Family’ set for NCCP 2015 offering . . . New Creation Community Players director Jennifer Crane, right, takes cast and crew through the initial steps of their upcoming musical comedy, “The Addams Family

Biggar, Outlook, Dinsmore and Kyle facilities have been affected this season. The most recent outbreak, which occurred in Kyle, was

lifted January 14. All have been due to the Influenza A virus. There are many health facilities and communities across the

Musical”. The comically creepy, macabre musical is set to run at the Majestic Theatre this March 19-22. Tickets will be on sale February 9. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

province that are currently experiencing respiratory illness outbreaks, again, mostly due to the influenza virus. Dr. David Torr, Consulting Medical Health Officer for Heartland, stated that as of now there are no active outbreaks in the region’s facilities. He added that people should still take precautions to avoid spreading the virus. C o m m u n i t y immunization rates for influenza remain at around 30 per cent. Dr. Torr advises that people not visit health facilities if they are sick unless they require medical attention. “If you are visiting and are not sick, please put on a mask if you have not had your influenza immunization,” a January 15 Heartland Health Region news release stated. “Immunization is still

available through your local public health office, and we are still very much in the influenza season, so you are advised to get your influenza immunization if you have not already done so.” The release also added that it is very important people should remain vigilant in preventing infections in health facilities and communities, including ensuring optimal infection control practices like: • If you are ill, stay at home, contact your doctor if symptoms are severe. • Cover your cough. • Get immunized. • Wa s h y o u r h a n d s thoroughly, properly and frequently, particularly before and after patient/ client care, washroom use, blowing your nose, and after touching surfaces.

CORRECTION: Last week’s Independent story on the armed robbery in Biggar had an omission. The story indicated that a “lone employee” was robbed at knife point. In fact, the store in question had several staff on at the time of the incident.

Core electronic health record for Saskatchewan complete A comprehensive provincial electronic health record (EHR) for Saskatchewan residents is complete. Health providers with access to the EHR Viewer can now see their patients’ diagnostic imaging results, completing the core components of an EHR for Saskatchewan residents. The EHR Viewer is a secure Web site developed for Saskatchewan health care providers to give access to patient information regardless of where an individual goes for care or where they live in the province. “The EHR Viewer will allow seamless sharing of health information, something residents and providers told us we needed to better coordinate patients’ health care,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Patients benefit when their providers have timely access to information when making health care decisions.” The EHR Viewer also includes access to:

• patient prescription and allergy information from community pharmacies; • more than 90 per cent of laboratory results from health regions and the Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory; • immunization histories; • supports to help physicians better manage their patients with chronic disease, including diabetes and coronary artery disease; • standardized operative reporting for breast cancer surgeries; • hospital admission, discharge and transfer summaries, providing family physicians with valuable patient information; and • discharge summaries from hospitals in the Saskatoon Health Region, allowing doctors to view the instructions their patients receive following release from hospital. “We are pleased with this achievement and will continue to work with our partners to expand the patient information that is available in the EHR,”

eHealth CEO Susan Antosh said. “We want to thank our many partners for their collaboration and dedication in reaching this key milestone which better supports Saskatchewan patients.” About 3,300 health care providers have access to the EHR Viewer, including physicians, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners. “ S a s k a t ch e wa n h a s clearly demonstrated its commitment to transforming health care for its residents by ensuring vital patient information is available in a timely and secure manner when and where it matters most,” Canada Health Infoway President and CEO Michael Green said. The EHR project cost $32.5 million in total with approximately 75 per cent of the funding contributed by Canada Health Infoway. The Government of Saskatchewan contributed the remaining $10 million. An additional $39 million was spent on the development of additional components

(provider registry, client r e g i s t r y, p h a r m a c y, diagnostic imaging) that were necessary to have the information available to distribute using the EHR. Of this, $31 million was funded by Canada Health Infoway, while the province funded $8 million. The privacy and

security of personal health information is a high priority for eHealth S a s k a t ch e wa n a n d a variety of safeguards are in place. Patients who are concerned about access to their personal health information can request their information be masked and only be

viewed with patient authorization. eHealth Saskatchewan is responsible for planning, developing and implementing the provincial electronic health record for Saskatchewan. eHealth is also responsible for Vital Statistics and Health Registries.

Littlest Nats put on big show . . . An Initiation National puck-carrier negotiates past the Wilkie Outlaw opposition at the Jubilee Stadium, Saturday. The pint-sized Nats recorded an entertaining 11-7 victory. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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The Atom Nationals hit the Jubilee Stadium ice last Sunday afternoon to take on the visiting Macklin Mohawks. The Nats were lousy hosts, dumping the ‘Hawks 15-7 (mercy rule meant the score was much higher). It wasn’t exactly to plan as the Nats found themselves down after the first, but pulled it out in the final two frames for the win. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Harper government to balance budget in 2015 The federal government is supporting a stronger economy in an uncertain world by confirming that it is on track to fulfil its commitment to Canadians to balance the budget in 2015. Finance Minister Joe Oliver, January 2, highlighted how the government’s commitment to Canadians to return to budget balance will help support jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for Canadians in 2015. “With balanced budgets in sight, our government can provide further tax relief for Canadian families. The Harper government has

remained steadfast in its commitment to returning Canada to balanced budgets. A sound fiscal position is necessary for economic growth and job creation and to protect against international shocks. Balancing the budget ensures the long-term sustainability of important social programs like health care that Canadians rely on,” Oliver said. Balancing the budget is a means to increase Canada’s economic potential, improve employment opportunities for Canadians and raise the nation’s standard of

living. The benefits of balancing the budget and reducing debt include: Ensuring that tax dollars are used to support important social services - like elderly benefits and health care - rather than paying interest costs; Instilling confidence in consumers and investors, whose dollars spur economic growth and job creation; and, Strengthening the country’s ability to respond to longerterm challenges, such as population aging, unexpected global economic shocks, and global security threats.

Properly utilize City Hospital to alleviate wait times: Broten NDP Leader Cam Broten is calling on the government to use Saskatoon City Hospital to its full capacity as MD Ambulance reveals that patients arriving at Saskatoon’s emergency rooms by ambulance are waiting hours as a result of overcrowding. City Hospital is the newest hospital in Saskatoon, and is a state-of-the-art facility. City Hospital’s emergency room is only open for 11.5 hours each day. This government removed acute care from the hospital in 2008 and converted an entire wing of patient rooms to management and administration offices in 2012. “To have emergency patients arrive by ambulance only to lay in the ambulance bay or sit in the waiting room – for 20 minutes, an hour, three hours – that’s absolutely unacceptable,” said Broten, January 15. “Can you imagine if that was your loved one? Hospital overcrowding needs immediate action, and the misuse of resources needs to change, right away.” Broten called on the government to restore City Hospital’s emergency room to 24 hours. He also wants City Hospital’s acute care capacity restored, which includes moving the desks out and patient beds back in. City Hospital is also being used for day surgeries, outpatient procedures, and to house seniors

waiting for long-term care. “It just lacks basic common sense to not properly utilize a state-of-the-art facility like City Hospital,” said Broten. “This government’s approach to health care is way too focused on high-priced consultants and adding layers of administration and management. That’s hurting patient care, making waits longer and wasting money. This government needs to stop wasting millions on administration, and put that money directly into patient care.” Earlier last week, a registered nurse with more than 30 years of experience spoke out on

routine overcrowding, failing infrastructure and a shortage of supplies at Royal University Hospital – saying that many of the problems are caused by the government’s toxic pet project, the John Black version of Lean. On Thursday, media reported that 61 per cent of the 436 emergency room off-loads last week exceeded the wait time target of 20 minutes, according to Saskatoon Health Region data. Eleven per cent of patients waited more than an hour, and one patient arriving in an ambulance waited nearly six hours while several waited more than three hours.

The Sun and the Trees . . . Warmer temperatures have certainly taken the sting of winter lately, and this tree, falling to shadow under the fading afternoon light, is bereft of any covering snow. The days are getting slightly longer, but we do have to remember that it’s only January - Old Man Winter may still have a trick or two up his cold, cold sleeve! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) “These are emergency situations, and situations in which the paramedics have to wait with the patient,” said Broten. “Waits like this for a …see Waiting times, pg 16

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What runs in Vegas, marathons in Vegas . . . Rick Allard, BJ Wolfe, Gord and Kary Allard, took part in the Las Vegas Marathon this past November 16. The siblings and sis-in-law found themselves in the crush of 37,000 other runners, all taking to the Vegas streets for a 5k, half marathon of 21k or the full marathon of 42k. The foursome went for the 21 kilometre half marathon, and should be proud of their efforts, crossing the finish line of the Vegas strip on an evening when most are out to take in the lights and sights! (Submitted Photo)

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Recycling is beneficial but only if it achieves the end goal Recycling has been in the minds of Biggar residents lately as the town implements a single stream program over the next couple of months. First, recycling is a good thing. Reducing the amount of disposable material going into the landfill is to everyone’s benefit. One has to wonder, given the disadvantages, why single stream was chosen. In a single stream system all recycling materials are thrown into one bin. Very convenient for residential users. Dual stream is where materials are collected in two bins -- one for mixed paper, the other for containers Studies have shown that single stream recycling is more likely to become contaminated which means the recycling is unusable or sent to the wrong manufacturer is more likely to end up in the landfill anyway. Thus negating any positive effects of recycling in the first place. I came across an interesting study done by the Container Recycling Institute in the United States. They found 40 per cent of glass from single stream collecting winds up in landfills, 20 per cent is used for low end applications and only 40 per cent is actually recycled into containers and fibre glass. Hard to see what benefit this is to the environment. The only industry that is benefitting is the garbage industry. So, while the town may see benefits at the landfill; the environment not so much. Which leads to the question -- why are we recycling in the first place? P.H.

The carbon tax illogic The notion that carbon taxes won’t hurt the economy is a fantasy, as is thinking a small tax saves much energy by Philip Cross, former chief economic analyst at Statistics Canada and Senior Fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute. Momentum quickly has been building for a carbon tax, fueled by the recent drop in gas prices which some view as a smokescreen behind which governments can increase fuel taxes that won’t be noticed until world oil prices rebound or motorists venture into another jurisdiction. Economists are mesmerized by the rationality of taxing the negative externality of carbon emissions while lowering income taxes (which should increase the labour supply) and the seductive appeal that this can improve the environment while encouraging economic growth. Who could resist such win-win solutions? Before getting on the carbon tax bandwagon, which already has dropped the pretense of

revenue-neutral income tax cuts, it is worth remembering a few important points. First, carbon taxes need to be hefty (“damaging” as bluntly stated by the University of Colorado economist Keith Maskus at a recent conference) to be effective, especially when energy prices are plummeting. Minor tinkering won’t have much impact, but high taxes will produce negative net overall benefits. Second, it “would be suicidal for Canada to act unilaterally in a manner not replicated by the U.S.,” says Derek Burney, Brian Mulroney’s former chief of staff, in the new book Brave New Canada. Premier Jim Prentice has stated that Alberta won’t change its carbon levy on large producers until other governments do so, to preserve its competitiveness. Ontario is exhibit A for what happens when one jurisdiction pursues energy policies that put its costs out of line with its neighbours. Third, as concluded by University of Guelph econ-

omist Ross McKitrick, “energy consumption is a limiting factor in economic growth.” The idea that you can curb energy consumption without slowing economic growth is a fantasy, akin to believing Santa Claus delivers economic growth. Fourth, tinkering with relative prices is small ball when it comes to carbon emissions. The bigger story is technological change, notably the U.S. shift from coal to natural gas resulting from the fracking revolution that lowered greenhouse gas emissions without a formal government policy. However, since technological change is impossible to forecast, economists play with relative prices. The denial of these basic economic truths is behind the idea that carbon taxes will lower energy consumption with no ill effects on the economy. This denial is rooted in widely-cited but erroneous studies of B.C.’s experience with carbon taxes. Starting in 2008, B.C. adopted a carbon tax,

rising to the equivalent of about 7 cents a litre. Proponents claim that it led to a drop in fuel consumption in B.C. up to 2012, while pretending economic growth bettered the Canada average. Nicholas Rivers and Brandon Schaufele, two researchers at the University of Ottawa (the well-spring of much of the flawed discussion of the costless benefits of a carbon tax) marvel how the B.C. carbon tax magically depressed consumption seven times more than a market-induced increase in gas prices. They are unequivocal that “we believe that it was B.C.’s carbon tax that caused the decline in provincial gasoline demand.” At least they were honest that this is based on beliefs and not facts. There are two problems with attributing spectacular drops in gasoline demand to the carbon tax. Gasoline consumption is measured by gas sales in B.C., which misses filling up at pumps outside the province. Rivers and Schaufele dismiss the possibility that the unbelievable carbon tax response was actually a cross-border shopping effect because “it is doubtful that a size-

able share of residents suddenly began crossborder shopping.” If they had bothered to look, they would have seen a sudden doubling of crossborder trips to the U.S. after B.C. introduced the carbon tax, from 3.9 million in 2008 to 8.0 million in 2013 (this was unique to B.C., as Ontario and Quebec posted increases of only 17%) Evidently a sizeable share of B.C. residents do care about shelling out their hard earned dollars for government levies, green or any other colour. And everyone should have been suspicious that claims of a mysterious drop in B.C. gas consumption are based on data that end in 2012, when Statistics Canada numbers are available through 2014. The reasons B.C. gas consumption fell between 2008 and 2012 remain unclear, although more purchases in the U.S. clearly played a role. More importantly, the drop has not persisted. Gasoline consumption in B.C. soared 6% after 2012, overwhelming the 4.8% drop between 2008 and 2012 (see the nearby graph). If proponents want to credit the carbon tax for the initial drop, they then have to admit its effect was minor and transitory at best and

had no lasting impact on carbon emissions. In fact, B.C. gas consumption was falling more in the decade before the carbon tax was implemented. Not updating the data for fuel consumption after 2012 suggests claims that B.C.’s carbon tax lowered demand are at best based on intellectual laziness and at worse are an overt attempt to deceive the public and policymakers (Statcan’s suppressing the April 2013 data due to confidentiality is easily worked around). Politicians should be careful before following Premier Kathleen Wynne, who evidently wants to be the first lemming over the cliff in hiking gasoline taxes to boost Ontario’s sagging finances. A group of Conservative thinkers called the ‘Blue Chips’ warned Margaret Thatcher in the 1970s that “a political strategy based on economic theory is a house built on sand.” The Conservative party in Canada learned that lesson after introducing the GST in 1991, a tax widely applauded by economists but detested by the public. Any government that bases its policy on an idea that seems too good to be true will inevitably find that the promise is illusory.

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In November of last year the European Space Agency created quite a stir world-wide as Philae landed on Comet 67P. This was a journey 10 years in the making and the scientific world as well as amateur buffs were elated. It was an event that captured everyone’s attention, although very little was known about the mission until the landing on the 12th of November. It started March 2, 2004 when the Rosetta spacecraft and the Philae lander were launched into space from French Guiana. For the next 10 years (actually 10.7 years) the two travelled for 3,907 days until reaching Comet 67P at the edge of the solar system.

The goal was for Philae to land successfully on the surface of a comet, attach itself and transmit data back to Earth. On Sept. 15, ESA officials chose Site J as the landing destination. This site was a smaller lobe of the comet and felt to be the safest place to land. Thus it was on Nov. 12 Philae detached itself from Rosetta and, what was sure to be a tense seven hours later, landed on the comet’s surface. The landing was softer than expected not having to deploy the harpoons nor having to fire the thruster. The unit bounced twice and landed three times before settling down. The first bounce lasted two hours and is estimated to have been

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one kilometre high. This is thought to be the largest in history. The second bounce lasted seven minutes. The lander came to rest on three legs, leaning on a rock in partial darkness about 1 km from the first landing spot. The goals of the mission were to focus on composition of the comet namely mineralogical makeup, physical properties of the surface and subsurface material, large scale structure and the magnetic and plasma environment of the nucleus. To some extent some of these goals were met as data was sent back to headquarters. The first discovery was that the magnetic field of the comet oscillates at 40-50 millihertz. In order for people to hear

Saskatchewan and Alberta renew agreement to combat mountain pine beetle The Government of Saskatchewan will work to keep the province’s northern pine forests free of mountain pine beetle through a recently renewed agreement with Alberta. The Saskatchewan and Alberta governments have reaffirmed their long-standing cooperation on forest insects and disease, signing a three year agreement to work together on mountain pine beetle management. Saskatchewan will provide $1.25 million this year to help control the outbreak in Alberta, and to prevent or significantly slow the spread into Saskatchewan’s northern forest. “Through this agreement, we are addressing an issue of mutual importance to our two provinces,” Environment Minister Scott Moe said. “By continuing to support Alberta’s effort to combat mountain pine

beetles, we make the best use of our resources by protecting areas of Saskatchewan’s forests that are most at risk.” The funding will be used to support mountain pine beetle control actions in northern Alberta. Actions include enhanced surveillance and monitoring, removal of infested trees, and research and modelling to effectively direct program efforts. Saskatchewan and Alberta’s original agreement was signed in 2011. “Alberta appreciates the support we receive from Saskatchewan in our shared effort to protect Western Canada’s pine forests from mountain pine beetle infestations,” Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Minister Kyle Fawcett said. “Together, we continue to make progress in managing this threat to our natural resource

values.” The mountain pine beetle outbreak has killed more than 18 million hectares of lodgepole pine forest (about five times the size of Vancouver Island) in British Columbia and spread across Alberta, to within about 120 kilometres of the Saskatchewan border. Research has confirmed that the beetle can survive in jack pine, putting forests in northern Saskatchewan at risk. While surveys conducted in the fall of 2014 found no mountain pine beetles in Saskatchewan’s northwest, there is already an established beetle population in Cypress Hills, in the province’s southwest. The Ministry of Environment tracks this population and collaborates with the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport on its management.

the signal scientists modified the signal by speeding it up 10,000 times. Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, The Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom contributed to the mission. Two Canadian companies were involved. One was SED Systems which is located on the University of Saskatchewan. This company built three ground stations that were used to communicate with the Rosetta spacecraft. The other was a company from Ottawa which provided MOIS (manufacturing and operating information systems) software which supported the procedures and command sequences. A great achievement for Canadians to be part of a success story. Unfortunately on Nov. 14 the battery charge on Philae was diminishing and all instruments were forced to shut down. The mission should be considered to a success at any rate. Imagine travelling 10 years to reach your destination and starting to work immediately after landing. The first data transmitted back will prove invaluable as it is analyzed. There is still hope that in August of this year enough solar power will be realized to reawaken the lander.

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Books There is an awful lot to be said about books, even if most of the younger generation is more attracted to some kind of hand-held, knowit-all gadget! It’s true that a modern person can curl up on the couch and watch their favourite show on television, but to we older types it doesn’t seem quite the same. For one thing one has to do it on the TV’s schedule – none of this just sitting down to relax when you feel like it! Books have always been a great source of satisfaction and interest for many of us. There is an old saying that “a picture is worth a thousand words”, but in the case of a book, those

thousand words form a subject or scene in our minds of the way we want them to be, not as some money worshipping, roll-caster in Hollywood does! John P. (as in peasant) Doe, from back in the boon-docks, can walk in the shoes of kings for a few moment as he strolls through some of those pages! For years Yours Truly (Y.T.) laughed at every line muttered by his favourite humourist, always imagining him as a stout, balding, jolly type who seemed to see the funny side of everything. Then one day he appeared on the TV – what a disappointment! Except for the “humerus” in his harm, there didn’t

seem to be a funny bone in his whole makeup! As a matter-of-fact, he reminded Y.T. of the awkward “class-clown” back in our old school! For Y.T., anyway, it was almost the end of reality on TV! Mebbe a fellow shouldn’t write like this, eh? For all of us know that some of society’s plainest people are also some of its nicest, and all Y.T. is doing is showing the ignorance of some of his judgements! But, as an excuse, I think we are all like this, when we look back across our lives some of our homeliest acquaintances were really some of the handsomest at heart! Some of the most attractive people on TV just don’t fit! Yours Truly has really enjoyed some of the books he has read! Not so much because of great dramatic descriptions but the fact that the writer makes their subjects do what we expect them to do, making our own opinions part of the story! It seems to me that the real outstanding benefits of “reading” were obsolete years ago. The flick of that on/off switch (with apologies

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love” can produce the most wonderful girl in the world, which only a reader can see! How fast must our modern minds go in order to keep up with the ever-increasing speed of technology! Must we (or even can we) cram our minds with the million facts available instantly on each one of them? How about the life that civilization has accepted for thousands of years? Are we being forced, even unconsciously, to accept this technological ratrace, whether we like it or not? Will coming generations ever know the relaxation of their grandparents, as they sat down with a good book? Note: Incidentally let’s just relax for a few minutes ourselves, eh, and forget all this other high class stuff! Bob Hope (one of the humourists of Y.T.s generation) never wrote

the piece below, but he sure laughed when he heard it: “A young millionaire from out west. Had oodles of dough to invest. He spent most of it on, Wine, women and song. They say that he ‘wasted’ the rest!” Mebbe all this cramming of facts will be a big thing in the future, I dunno! (pretty dumb guy on this end of the pen, eh?) So this dumb guy, in his ignorance is just going to grab a good book, sit down and rest for a while. Come to think of it, if, in our big tech way, we did finally get to know all about everything, then what? Again, I dunno. I can just quote Robbie Burns who told a mouse years ago: Forward though I canna see I guess – and fear!

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to casting directors) doesn’t project the same acceptable image of people as the pen of some far-off writer. Not long ago Yours Truly was looking through some of Bill Shakespeare’s stuff when he came on these high-school verses: “The memory of thy sweet love always brings such wealth. I scorn to change my place with Kings!” Conjuring up the vision of some beautiful young lady that we could only dream of . . . And yet, if we actually met the young lady who inspires those beautiful lines, we would be apt to sneer: “I wonder what Shakespeare ever saw in her!” Some of our modern gadgets may be at the top of the worlds technological list, but the humble quill with which Shakespeare wrote his lady’s “sweet

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and board games. We played monopoly, crib, rummy, and Scrabble. Saturday morning we played Scattergories. In the afternoon we watched the western “Albuquerque”. Sunday morning we did one on ones. Perdue United did our church service today. Thank you for the wonderful service! Have a great week!

Avoid unwanted house insurance claims this winter Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) in partnership with the Insurance Brokers’ Association of Saskatchewan (IBAS) is pleased to provide the following winter house maintenance tips to help Saskatchewan homeowners avoid home insurance claims this winter. “No one wants to wake up one morning to see water running down

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Report from the Legislature by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (14 January, 2015) From our strong agricultural and potash sectors to our province’s growing strengths in manufacturing and innovation, approximately 70,000 new jobs have been created in Saskatchewan since 2007. Thanks to the hard work of Saskatchewan people, our province stands out as a national leader with Canada’s lowest unemployment rate for 25 consecutive months. Due to our increasingly diversified and resilient economy, Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate for the month of December was just 3.6 per cent. Our

province also had the second strongest rate of job growth in Canada at 2.5 per cent year-overyear. Maintaining a competitive tax and regulatory environment encourages new investment and jobs which we know are key to the continued growth and diversification of our economy. As the foundation of a strong Saskatchewan, a strong economy builds a broader tax base and gives us a greater ability to invest in people, programs and infrastructure that improve our quality of life. One example is our government’s $200,000 commitment for Ability In Me (AIM). Part of the

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the ways we are working to achieve that. Our government is committed to meeting the needs of all students and that means providing materials for those with visual impairments and other disabilities in a way they can use. Students need to be able to access these materials to be engaged, successful and prepared for their future. This is why we’ve committed $750,000 over three years to support the needs of students who require materials in alternate formats, such as Braille and large text

resources. In 2013-14, there were a total of 180 students across Saskatchewan requiring alternate format materials. This funding commitment will allow for the development and distribution of materials across all school divisions and provide school and school division staff with training to access these materials. It will also support the operation of an alternate format resource centre. Our government is focused on long-term measures to ensure the economy is growing strong

so that we can continue to provide the programs and services that build a better quality of life for all Saskatchewan people. While the price of oil will make the provincial budget process more difficult, our diverse economy is a mitigating factor that works in our favour as we look to achieve a balance that will keep Saskatchewan strong and moving forward. If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.

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Canadian farmers increasing reliant on export markets by Calvin Daniels

It’s always interesting to read about reports which are being released in the area of agriculture. Sometimes they bring to light some intriguing information. At other times you are left wondering why it took a report to unveil the obvious. In some respects it’s a combination of the above with ‘Finding the Hidden Dragon: Why Taiwan Matters to Canada’s Economic Future’. To start with it should not come as a surprise that Taiwan is a huge potential market for agricultural products. A person could create

a list of markets simply by doing an Internet search of countries with large populations, and overlaying that with countries with high population densities based on land mass. Where countries have both mass populations, and limited land areas, you have a market for food. That only stands to reason. Limited land means limited ability to grow your own food. If a population is massive, then it stands to reason there will be a need to import food. Now Taiwan does produce agricultural products, flowers, and

horticultural products, but they also import some $14 billion in agricultural products, based on 2012 numbers. A recent Western Producer article noted, “Canada exported more than $210 million in agri-food products to Taiwan in 2013. Leading Canadian agricultural exports are typically meat products, animal hides, cereals and oilseeds.” The issue is not so much determining where markets are, but how to effectively access them. Canada is not the only country selling beef or pork, or wheat, and other exporting countries, Australia, Argentina and others, can have advantages in terms of shipping and even coast of production, which means Canada can be a step behind in marketing before knocking on the door seeking a sale. And markets today

are often about give and take. You might swing a deal to sell product ‘A’, but it comes with an understanding you’ll increase access for their product ‘B’. That on the surface is a great way for things to work, but in terms of food security no country wants to harm a domestic sector by creating import competition, and perhaps it shouldn’t even think about it given the world we live in. We like the idea of free markets, and we

have long lived in a world where trade has generally moved safely. But in a world where the United States and Russia are once more posturing in opposition to one another, terrorism seems to be a growing issue, racial tensions tighten stateside, and the world watches disease events such as ebola unfold, the free flow of food could be impacted all too easily. The need to maintain as much ability to grow one’s own food in country is as important

to Canada as any other country, and that has to be remembered. So while creating a list of markets is easy enough, balancing things and building market access is not. Of course Canada needs to find customers since we produce almost everything for export, and that is why we need to not just identify markets, but work to build sales connections while still keeping our countries farmers doing what they do best, producing food.

January 13, Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced nearly $6.9 million for crop-related research through the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF). The funding is being awarded to 42 projects. “Our government is proud to continue making investments in croprelated research that will increase the profitability and competitiveness of Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers,” said Ritz. “These projects will have a range of benefits for farmers, from improved varieties to increased disease and weather resistance.” “Investments in research have long-term benefits for the agriculture industry, leading to the increased competitiveness of our industry in the global marketplace and better returns for

our producers,” Stewart said. “I look forward to the new tools, knowledge and technology that will result from this year’s ADF projects.” This funding is part of the $26.7 million Government of Saskatchewan agriculture research budget for 2014-15. Projects to receive funding this year include studies to improve lentil varieties, enhance wheat midge resistance in wheat, decrease oil losses from canola dehulling, and reduce the risk of pathogen contamination on fresh fruits and vegetables. Third party funding is a key component of many ADF projects. A large number of industry partner organizations contributed $3.4 million in additional funding to the crops-related projects announced Tuesday. Almost twothirds of this funding is being provided by West-

ern Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) although there are many other partners as well, including the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission and the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers. “Producers are committed to agricultural research because we know the knowledge and tools it provides, which are vital for our continued success,” WGRF Board Chair Dave Sefton said. “We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with the federal and provincial governments in order to maximize the benefit of producer research investments.” Funding for ADF projects is provided under Growing Forward 2, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. A complete list of funded projects is available at agriculture.gov.sk.ca/ADF.

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Biggar Bowl Bowling scores for January 12-16 Monday Mixed League: MHS – Jason Raschke, 228; WHS – Krista Remeshylo, 186; MHT – Jason Raschke, 576; WHT – Krista Remeshylo, 531. Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Glen Shockey, 224; WHS – N/A; MHT – Glen Shockey; WHT – N/A. Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Jack Eckart, 262; WHS – June

Senior Blazers roll to second on home tourney . . . Biggar Central School Senior Girls Blazer, Mazie Hooper, right, watches the ball versus the Wilkie Broncs in the opening game for the BCS squad at their home tournament, January 16-17. The Blazer defeated the Broncs 36-34 placing themselves on the

A side, facing Luseland, winning 37-29. Moving on versus St. Walburg, the Blazers found themselves up by one in the third quarter, but ultimately lost the lead, facing their first and only loss on the weekend, placing second overall. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Saskatchewan proclaims Red Tape Awareness Week The Government of Sas- efits and alignment with it easier for business katchewan and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) proclaimed January 19 to 23, 2015, Red Tape Awareness Week in the province. The week raises awareness about the importance of improving and modernizing Saskatchewan’s regulatory environment. “In 2014, our government maintained our commitment to reduce red tape in ministries, crown corporations and agencies,” Minister responsible for Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Jeremy Harrison said. “Our newly approved Red Tape Reduction Action Plan requires the thorough analysis of new regulations and their direct costs, ben-

provincial priorities. The plan will also require the review of all existing business-related regulations with the same stringent examination every 10 years.” Some of the major regulatory modernization achievements in 2014 include changes to the Oil and Gas Levy as requested by business, Occupational Health and Safety filing requirements for all businesses, streamlining of gas and electrical licensing, and improvements for processing of fishing and wildlife licenses. “The provincial government continues to make progress in reducing red tape, and we are pleased to see the ongoing commitment to review regulations that make

to do business in Saskatchewan,” CFIB VicePresident, Prairie and Agri-business, Marilyn Braun-Pollon said. “Saskatchewan stands out as one of the few provinces making regulatory accountability a priority – this approach will keep regulatory review on the government agenda. If entrepreneurs can spend less time completing paperwork or searching for information they need, that’s more time that they can focus on growing their business.” 2015 marks the sixth year in a row the Ministry of the Economy has partnered with CFIB to proclaim Red Tape Awareness Week in Saskatchewan.

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The Sky This Month - January 2015 by Gary Boyle, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Icon Orion

I am sure some of you have received or bought your first pair of binoculars or telescope for Christmas. Although not essential to enjoy the night sky, they do allow you to locate and enjoy those hard to see objects. Teamed with a good set of star charts and a red filtered flashlight, one can learn the constellations and more so the brighter objects what adore the night sky. Although binoculars are portable, they do not deliver the higher magnification as does a telescope but they are invaluable to hunting

illusive targets which are just past the visual limitations of the human eye. No matter what is your instrument of choice, you are on your way to many years of astronomical enjoyment. And what better constellation to open the New Year than with Orion the Hunter. Depicted in mythology as he fights off Taurus the Bull (to the upper right), the hunter is also accompanied by his two dogs, Canis Major and Canis Minor. As the famous three stars of his belt rest near the celestial equator, Orion can be viewed and enjoyed from both hemispheres. The jewel of this featured constel-

lation lies in the sword of his belt. Catalogued as NGC 1976 and more commonly as M42, the Orion Nebula is an awe inspiring object what can be seen even with the naked eye. This ghostly looking cloud is called an emission nebula and the place stars are slowly developing to one day shine like the others. The entire cloud is estimated to be some 42 light years in diameter and 1,500 light years away. Hundreds of suns will be born from this stellar nursery. Many of the brighter stars of any constellation have proper names. The 165 Arabic names give a sense of personality to a particular star rather than a long, scientific

Left: The Orion Nebula - long exposure, multiple image composite. (Image via NASA/ESA)

Below: The constellation Orion - a hunter in Greek mythology - features the red supergiant Betelgeuse, the blue-white supergiant Rigel, and the famous Belt stars, Alnitak, Alnilam and Mintaka. (Submitted Photo)

catalogue number. Orion is no acceptation as the belt stars from left to right are named Alnitak, Alnilam and Mintaka. Other than a gorgeous line-up of three bright suns, the trio was used in the positioning of the great pyramids in Giza some 4,500 years ago. Alnitak is a magnitude 1.7 brilliant spectral class O9 star and is 800 light years from us. It is a hot blue super giant star with a visual luminosity of 10,000 times that of our Sun but since this star radiates mostly in the ultraviolet that we can not see, luminosity move up to 100,000 times the Sun. At 1,350 light away the second star of the belt - Alnilam is also a magnitude 1.7 star and is a class B0 super giant and even more luminous than Alnitak. With solar winds racing off the surface at 2,000 km/sec and with a surface temperature of 25,000 K, this mega furnace with a luminosity 375,000 times our Sun. Isn’t nature amazing! Last but not least is Mintaka to the far right. A bit dimmer at magnitude 2.2, Mintaka shines with a luminosity of 90,000 times that of our Sun and is a multiple star system. Before moving away from the belt, go back to Alnitak for a moment. To the upper left and very close to the star is an area of gas and dust commonly known as the Flame Nebula. NGC 2024 is actually a combination of the star forming emission component along with the reflection aspect of the

nebula. The region is lit up from Alnitak which shines energetic ultraviolet light into the nebula thus causing electrons to be knocked around. Estimated distance of the Flame ranges from 1,000 to 1,500 light years away which puts Alnitak between NGC 2014 and us. Winter is not especially known as galaxy season but a few can be found in every constellation. Although Orion is home to only five galaxies at 13th magnitude, even more appear in the constellation Eridanus but back to Orion. NGC 1819 is a magnitude 12.5 barred spiral galaxy located 200 million light years away. This galaxy is three and a half degrees west of the star Bellatrix, hunter’s top right shoulder. From this object, proceed a little more than four degrees south south west till you find NGC 1762. This is a magnitude 12.7 spiral galaxy located a quarter of a billion light years away. As predicted, Comet Lovejoy (C2014 Q2) is now a naked eye treat in southern skies and rapidly moving from night to night. Towards the end of 2014 it came into view as 5th magnitude in the constellation Lepus and is on a north west trek. In January the comet will move through Eridanus, Taurus, Aries and Triangulum. Lovejoy swung past the Earth on January 7 at a close 70 million kilometres and is closest to the Sun on January 30 at 193 million kilometres. Even with the moonlight, this is an easy target in

binoculars. Being the brightest comet in years, you must check it out and photograph it is you can. Even a DSLR camera and a telephoto lens on tripod, a five-second exposure at ISO 1,600 will show a green dot. As of January 1, the comet is moving at 36 km/sec. 2014 closed with news of a supernova in the sky. Located in the constellation Virgo, galaxy NGC 4666 now shows a magnitude 14 dot close to its nucleus. It was discover on December 9 by the Automated Sky Survey for SuperNovae (ASAS-SN). The magnitude 10.8 barred spiral galaxy is about 59 million light years from Earth. The planet Jupiter still dominates the night sky. It rises at 8 p.m. local time and stays up all night long. Because of Jupiter’s tilt on its axis, the four main Galilean moons we see each and every night we point our telescope to them, now are in the perfect angular position to eclipse each other. In some cases these events only occur for a few minutes but are amazing to watch. For instance, on January 3 Europa partially occults Io for 11 minutes. On January 19 Ganymede occults Europa for only five minutes at 9:31 p.m. eastern. This same event occurs again on January 26 at 00:12 a.m. eastern. Even more dramatic but not as rare are the double shadow events on the Jovian surface on the 16th at 10:51 p.m. Until next month, clear skies everyone.

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One of the best things about Italian cuisine can be its simplicity, and one of the best things about winter is eating soup. One of the commonly asked questions directed to me is for easy, fast, and delicious soup recipes. This is the one I recommend all the time. This soup is hearty and because it is loaded with

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1/2 tsp pepper; 1 - 796 ml can of diced tomatoes; 1,800 ml chicken broth; 1 tsp sugar; 1 - 500 g package of potato gnocchi pasta; 1 packed cup fresh baby spinach leaves; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil; Generous amounts of shaved Pecorino Romano cheese. 1.) Add the sausage meat, olive oil, garlic, onion, salt and pepper to a large pot. Turn the heat to medium and cook for approximately five to seven minutes until the sausage in cooked through, while breaking up the sausage meat with a spoon as it cooks. 2.) Add the can of tomatoes, chicken broth, and sugar. Increase the heat to medium high to bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the gnocchi and continue to cook for three minutes. 3.) Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the spinach and basil and portion out immediately; garnished with generous amounts of shaved Pecorino Romano cheese. Makes approximately 13 cups. Send your food/cooking questions to dez@chefdez. com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4. Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor and Cookbook Author. Visit him at chefdez.com.

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Italian sausage, gnocchi pasta, tomatoes, garlic, and incredible cheese it is everything you would expect from an Italian soup . . . but also very quick and easy to prepare. If you have never heard of “gnocchi” pasta before, don’t despair - vacuum sealed packages of the small dumpling-like pasta shapes can be found at almost all major grocery stores down the pasta aisle. Don’t underestimate the choice of the Pecorino Romano cheese as the finishing garnish for this soup as it adds incredible flavour and compliments and balances all the other flavours in this soup beautifully. Large shavings of this cheese are easily prepared with a simple vegetable peeler - shave it directly onto the individually bowled soup portions just prior to serving - this looks much more rustic and gourmet than simply grating it, but either way is fine. If you can’t find Pecorino Romano, a chunk of Parmigiano Reggiano will have to suffice. Enjoy and keep warm this winter. Italian Sausage & Gnocchi Soup 500 g raw mild Italian sausage, casings removed and discarded; 1 tbsp olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1.5 tsp salt;

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Biggar After-School Program requires an energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys working with children, organizing activities, and supervising other staff. Responsibilities will include supervision of children and staff, scheduling of staff, planning for daily activities, reporting to the Biggar After-School Program board and parents, invoicing parents, and various other responsibilities as needed. The following are not required, but will be an asset to applicants: _ Current CPR C and First Aid _ Early childhood Education Level I or equivalent A current Criminal Record Check will be required. Contact Kim Fick at 306-948-2192 or kimjamy@hotmail.com for more information. Please send a resume, complete with references, by January 30, 2015 to: Attn: Kim Fick Biggar After-School Program Box 1203, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

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Open to persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Tired of fighting to meet ever diminishing flat rate times? Worried about fluctuating wages? Are you sick of being sent home early when the work runs out? The Regina RCMP Post Garage is looking for interprovincial licensed Automotive Technicians that would like to join our team in a fulfilling career equipping Police Motor Vehicles. We offer a consistent work load in an established work environment. We supply all tools and personal protective equipment. Start with 3 weeks of holidays and statutory holidays you won’t get at a dealership, a benefit plan and matched pension contributions will set you on a course for great career. Leave your tools at home and all you need is your lunch to start your new career with Regina RCMP Post Garage. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is currently recruiting for 1 permanent position. The starting salary will be $29.21 per hour. The closing date for applications is February 13 , 2015 at 23:59 (PST). Please quote reference number RCM15J-011569-000206.

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Employment Opportunity

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North West Regional College Instructor, Practical Nursing

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Battlefords Campus Posting #65-BC-1415 Reporting to the Program Coordinator, South Region, this in-scope position is responsible for planning and delivery of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Practical Nursing program. This position is schedulded to start ASAP and will complete in December 2016.

Arthur Rudolph Kurbis

For a complete position proﬁle, and application visit www.nwrc.sk.ca.

Larry Edward Silvernagle

Applications will be received until position is ﬁlled.

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Cards of Thanks

Memoriams

The family of Arthur Kurbis would like to say thank you for food, cards, phone calls and expressions of sympathy on his passing. Very special thanks to Rodney and Florett for checking on the road and helping with the grave digging. Thank you for Carol singing, Ed for doing the eulogy and Diana as organist. Thank you also to the ladies for the lunch, and to the pallbearers. Thank you to Grondin Funeral Service and Pastor Mark for the lovely service. God bless you all …Brothers and Sisters 4p1

ALLARD, Charlotte: November 8, 1949 January 25, 2010 “As we love her, so we miss her, In our memory she is dear, Loved, remembered, longed for always Bringing many a silent tear.” Lovingly remembered by Dave; Gord , Kary; Rick, Jen; BJ , Kent; and families. 4p1

September 28, 1956 - January 13, 2015 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Larry Silvernagle. Larry passed away with family by his side after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Larry is survived by his wife of nearly 35 years, Linda; son, Colton (Melissa) and their sons, Reid and Rylan; son, Brock; mother, Pearl Silvernagle; sister, Karen Silvernagle; brothers, Trent (Anita) Silvernagle, Derek (Sandi) Silvernagle; in-laws, James and Annette McKay; sisters-in-law, Betty (Charlie) Beaupre, Kathy (Bruce) Soke; brother-in-law, Jim (Donna) McKay; along with numerous nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts and many cousins. Larry was predeceased by his father, Edward Silvernagle; grandparents, Jacob and Cecelia Silvernagle, Cecil and Mabel Donahue; and great-niece, Erynn Jezowski. Larry was born September 28, 1956 in Biggar, Sask. He was the first born child to Edward and Pearl Silvernagle. He grew up and attended school in Biggar. Larry began his working career with the Town of Biggar, then began his lengthy career with the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure in which he completed his 40th year of service this past November. Larry enjoyed spending his holidays working closely with his brother Trent and nephews Chris and Brant for Silver Eagle Excavating. Larry met the love of his life, Linda McKay in 1978 and they were married on June 21, 1980. They enjoyed their time together by travelling to see family and heading to the SIR track. They were blessed with two sons, Colton in 1983 and Brock in 1988. Larry enjoyed sharing his passions with his boys, from fast cars to sports, to farming with family and friends, to teaching them about operating heavy equipment. His greatest joys in life were his grandsons, Reid and Rylan. His eyes lit up every time he was with them, and his Peanut and Squirt were the only ones he was willing to share his chocolate bars with. The celebration of remembrance was held Monday, January 19, 2015 from St. Gabriel Roman Catholic Church, Biggar with Father Michel Bedard as celebrant. Readers were Rev. Jane Gallagher, Kathy Sarvas, and Melissa Silvernagle; Offertory Gifts were Robyn and Spencer Silvernagle; Eulogists were Karen, Trent and Derek Silvernagle. Honour Guard was the Ministry of Highways & Infrastructure. Honourary Bearers were all those who shared in Larry’s life; Active Urn Bearers were Colton, Reid and Rylan Silvernagle; ushers were Chris and Brant Silvernagle. Interment will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Saskatchewan International Raceway operated by Saskatchewan Drag Racing Association Inc., Box 7859, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 4R5; or The Pink Warrior Foundation (for cancer research), P.O. Box 38001 Preston Crossing, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 1H2 www.pinkwarriorfoundation.org. Arrangements were entrusted to Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. gfsc1

November 8, 1937 - January 3, 2015 We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Arthur Kurbis in Biggar Hospital, Biggar, Sask. on January 3, 2015 at the age of 77 years. Arthur was born on the family farm on November 8, 1937. He grew up on the farm and attended Monarch School and found it very hard. He hated school but enjoyed playing ball and being pitcher for the Monarch team. After he left school, he worked for several farmers. He then worked for the Pool company building and repairing elevators, then worked at Nelson Homes in Lloydminster for eight years; then he worked for a local contractor. He then went to Key Lake mining where he was Camp attendant. When his mother had failing health, he came home and looked after her and Elmer until Mom passed away. He lived in a small house until health problems began and then went to Diamond Lodge where he resided until his passing. He is survived by his brothers, Bill Kurbis, Gordon Kurbis, and Elmer Kurbis all of Biggar, Sask., Ed Kurbis of Hanna, Alta.; sisters, Lily Murch of Biggar, Ruth Pudrycki of Middle Lake, Sask., Doreen Long of Snowden, Sask., Jan ( Jack) Kurbis of Melfort, Sask., Margaret Schaeffer of Eureka, California; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Adolph and Emily Kurbis; brothersin-law, Alfred Murch, Alfred Pudrycki, Richard Long, Don Schaeffer; nephew, Jason Long (1985). Funeral Service was held on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 2 p.m. from Redeemer Lutheran Church, Biggar, Sask. with Pastor Mark Kleiner officiating. Eulogist was Ed Kurbis; and organist was Diana Dolack. Honourary Bearers were all those who shared in Art’s life; Active Bearers were Bob Murch, Diane Akister, Carman Long, James Long, Brad Kurbis and Ross Pudrycki. He was laid to rest in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Rest In Peace. Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. gfsc1

Memoriams KOWAL: In loving memory of our parents, Terenty who passed away December 8, 1960; and Donna who passed away January 31, 1985 “Our hearts are full of memories We cherish them with care The way you had to leave us Will always be unfair. One thing we have to tell you Of which there is no doubt You are wonderful to remember But so hard to live without. May the winds o f love blow softly And whisper so you can hear We willl always love and miss you And wish that you were here.” …Forever loved and missed by Rose, Riya and Melton and their families 4p1

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015

SUNDAYS in JANUARY: Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at REDEEMER LUTHERAN Church at 10:30 a.m. January 25, break out your best plaid and help us celebrate Robert Burns and our Presbyterian roots with potluck after service. Everyone is welcome. For more information or pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-948-3731 or 306-951-7122. 48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street @ 10:50 a.m. Worship will be at 10:50 a.m. Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. The church office number is 306-948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor. 36tfn Mondays - Fridays: 1 - 5 p.m., AgriCulture… First Nations history of agriculture now on exhibit in the Credit Union Gallery. Many First Nations artists including Allen Sapp. 3c3 M O N D A Y , FEBRUARY 2: Donors Choice Annual meeting, 7 p.m. at New Horizons boardroom. Donors Choice Board Members and a Representative from local organizations supported by Donors Choice please, please attend. We need your support! 3c3

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4: Biggar & District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons. 4c2 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “ROYAL WOOD”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/Seniors, $25 (advance, $20); students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children, 12 and under, $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452. 3c6 THUR SDAY, MARCH 19, FRIDAY, MARCH 20, SATURDAY, MARCH 21: 7:30 p.m. and SUNDAY, MARCH 22: 2:00 p.m.…New Creation Community Players musical production of “The Addams Family”. Reserved seating tickets go on sale Monday, February 9 at The Independent, 122 Main St., Biggar, $20 per person. Visa, MasterCard accepted, 306-948-3344. 4c9

Invitation SATUR DAY, JANUARY 24: You are invited to celebrate the 80th Birthday of Eva Kowalchuk at a Come and Go Tea, 2 4 p.m. at Biggar United Church basement. Hosted by her family. Please no gifts, your presence is present enough! 3p2

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Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-6582132 tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393. Pickup available. tfn

IN THE ESTATE OF GARY WAYNE ANTONENKO, LATE OF ARELEE, 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 6th day of March, 2015. Sharon Brodie Executrix for the Estate of Gary Wayne Antonenko By her solicitors, Robertson Stromberg LLP 600, 105 - 21st St. E., Saskatoon, SK S7K 0B3 Solicitors for the Estate

Effective Febuary 13, 2015, due to lack of available funding, Biggar Post Secondary Access Project (BPSAP) will no longer be able to provide services until further notice. Please contact your local high school or post-secondary institution for academic guidance. …BPSAP Board of Directors.

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Farm Land for Sale by Tender… R.M. of Mountain View No. 318, two quarter sections, NW-10-3316-W3, assessment $66,100; SW-10-3316-W3, assessment $65,600. Approx. 265 cultivated acres. Immediate possession. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Forward Tenders and 5% refundable deposit before noon March 12, 2015 to: Carson & Co., Barristers and Solicitors, P. O. Box 1600, 803 Main Street, Melfort, SK, S0E 1A0. 3p4 Sec. 20-34-18-W3, two miles west of Ruthilda, Sask., turn off along Hwy 51. Phone 780-472-6654, ask for Bernie 2p3

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apprentices complete training Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced January 9 the launch of the new Canada Apprentice Loan, an important initiative that provides apprentices registered in a Red Seal trade program with access to loans of up to $4,000 per period of technical training. Ritz made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development. The loans are interest-free until after loan recipients complete or leave their apprenticeship training program, up to a maximum of six years. “I am proud to announce the availability of the Canada Apprentice Loan,” Ritz said. “Thanks to this program, Saskatchewan apprentices will get help to complete their technical training and become certified journey persons while employers will be able to fill shortages in the skilled

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trades.” During a roundtable at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Ritz focused on the importance and value of the skilled trades for our Canadian economy and said that apprenticeship training is essential to keep Canada’s economy strong. That is why, in addition to the Canada Apprentice Loan, the government also supports apprentices through several other initiatives, including grants and tax credits. “Our government’s top priorities are creating jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity,” added Jason Kenney. “Jobs in the skilled trades are indemand in different sectors and regions across the country. We are taking action to address these skills shortages by providing even more support

for apprentices. This includes the introduction of the Canada Apprentice Loan, which will help more apprentices complete their training and encourage more Canadians to pursue a career in the skilled trades.” Since 2006, the Government of Canada has also provided apprenticeship grants and tax credits for both apprentices and employers to encourage apprenticeships and careers in the skilled trades. To date, the government has issued over 500,000 apprenticeship grants to Canadians worth nearly $700 million to help them get the skills and training they need to get well-paying jobs. Ritz emphasized the value of skilled trades and underlined the pressing demand for skilled tradesmen and

women, particularly in areas such as infrastructure projects like the government’s New Building Canada Plan, which commits $53 billion in funding, including nearly $437 million to projects in Saskatchewan under the New Building Canada Fund. It is estimated that at least 26,000 apprentices a year will apply for over $100 million in Canada Apprentice Loans. According to Statistics Canada, almost 360,000 people are enrolled in over 400 apprenticeship and skilled trades programs. But, only half of apprentices are completing their programs. There are approximately 2.9 million skilled trade workers in Canada which represent 17 per cent of the workforce.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced January 13 an investment of more than $3.3 million to Pulse Canada to help increase the use of pulse and pulse products in the food manufacturing industry. The announcement was made to assist multisector producers in responding to non-tariff barriers in overseas markets. “This government remains committed to the economy, and our hardworking pulse growers play a vital role in creating jobs and keeping our economy strong,” said Ritz. “We are pleased to accelerate the commercialization of value-added research and technology in the sector and to give producers the tools they need to better respond to emerging nontariff barriers in foreign markets.” Pulse Canada will receive over $3 million in funding over five years from the AgriMarketing Program under Growing Forward 2 (GF2). These projects include: • $1.3 million to generate new tools for the Canadian grain, oilseed and pulse industries to measure the sustainability performance of Canadian agriculture, and use

this new information to demonstrate compliance with food industry assurance systems; • $870,261 to increase demand for Canadian pulses by marketing the nutritional value, health benefits and sustainability of Canadian pulses; • $897,311 to engage key Canadian stakeholders in support of the elimination of trade barriers that limit growth opportunities in both established and emerging markets. It will also receive $270,000 funding from the GF2 AgriInnovation Program to enable the pulse sector to transfer knowledge and expertise to the food processing and ingredients sector for pulse-containing food products marketed with nutrition and health claims. This investment will benefit pulse growers by increasing the use and demand for pulses in new and reformulated food products. “Agriculture and AgriFood Canada’s Growing Forward 2 investments are supporting a new era of cooperation between commodity groups, trade organizations and food companies,” said Gordon Bacon, CEO of Pulse Canada. “Each collaborative effort is

focused on driving costs down and enhancing the value of agri-products grown, marketed and sold by farmers across Canada.” The AgriMarketing Program is a five-year, up to $341 million initiative under the Growing Forward 2 policy framework that helps farmers and food processors compete in markets at home and abroad. It supports the agriculture industry by creating and maintaining access to markets and taking advantage of market opportunities. The AgriInnovation Program is a five-year, up to $468 million initiative under the Growing Forward 2 policy framework that supports pre-commercialization research, development, and knowledge transfer leading to innovative agriculture, agri-food and agri-based practices, processes and products. Canada is the largest exporter of peas and lentils, providing 38 per cent of the world’s needs. Consuming pulses reduces cardiovascular diseases by reducing serum cholesterol, blood pressure and the likelihood of obesity.

New projects to strengthen future for Canadian pulses