Vol. 106 No. 15
THURSDAY, APRIL 9,, 2015
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Loss of Biggar’s roundhouse is devastating Where once stood a proud building of brick, now there is nothing but rubble. The Biggar Roundhouse
Officer saves baby’s life
was deconstructed in February and this has caused some concern for Ray Sadler who says we have lost a valuable piece of our heritage. Roundhouses were built by the railways to service their trains. Typically built in a circular pattern of different sizes depending on the servicing needs. The turn table in the centre would allow the locomotive (usually steam) to be moved from one stall to another and then return the correct way to the tracks. When roundhouses were built steam engines needed to be serviced every 100 miles so that is where they were built along the lines, along with water towers and coal decks. As diesel engines replaced steam in the 1950s roundhouses were no longer needed. GTP roundhouses were valued for being a key part of Western Canada’s transcontinental history. They were built by Carter-Halls-Aldinger, a Winnipeg contract firm responsibile for many buildings throughout
Western Canada. Besides the Biggar roundhouse the firm constructed roundhouses in Watrous and Wainwright. GTP didn’t skimp on the buildings using only good quality materials. Historical information could be gleaned from the foundations themselves. This often refl ected the original association of the roundhouse with its landscape through their physical location, thickness, shape, detail and varying heights relative to the existing grade of the land. Biggar’s Roundhouse was built in 1909 by the Grand Trunk Pa c i f i c R a i l wa y. T h e GTP was absorbed by Canadian National. As the roundhouses became obsolete CN stopped using them and many were torn down in the 1970s. Biggar’s became a turkey farm operated by the Kuruluk family until 2007. The roundhouse was slated for demolition at that time. A petition was circulated in Biggar to save the building. Over 2,500 signatures were
gathered. In 2008, Carol Skelton, the Member for Parliament for Saskatoon-RosetownBiggar presented the petition in the House of Commons. “ To d a y, o n b e h a l f o f Saskatoon-RosetownB i g g a r c o n s t i t u e n t s, Member of Parliament Carol Skelton tabled a petition in the House of Commons calling on the Government of Canada to designate the historically u n i q u e G r a n d Tr u c k Pacific (CNR) Locomotive Roundhouse in Biggar, Saskatchewan a National Historic site. “The Mayor of Biggar as well as many people within the community and surrounding area are mobilizing to save the CNR locomotive roundhouse because of its unique structure and historical value to the community and I wholeheartedly support their campaign,” said MP Carol Skelton. The 1990 Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act (HRSPA) was enacted by Parliament to protect heritage railway stations
by ensuring that these stations and features that represent their heritage are preserved. Th i s e n s u r e s t h a t n o railway company may in any way alter, demolish or transfer ownership of a designate station without the authorization of the Governor in Council following a recommendation from the Minister of Environment. However, this Act does not extend protection to locomotive roundhouses. “The Biggar locomotive roundhouse was rescued from demolition in the early 1970’s and again in 1974. Over the years it has received routine maintenance by the long term leaseholders. However, their lease runs out in 2009 and now because of a clause in the lease, it is once again slated for demolition,” explained Skelton. Although the CNR station in Biggar was designated a Heritage Railway Station in 1995, this did not include the CN locomotive roundhouse in Biggar. Thousands of people are rallying in support of this …see Roundhouse, pg 3
On March 18 Constable Cory Winslow of Biggar RCMP received the Saint John Life Saving Award at a ceremony in North Battleford. The award was presented by Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Vaughn Schofield and Commanding Officer of F Division, Assistant Commissioner Brenda Butterworth-Carr. (Submitted photo)
On October 2, 2013, near Kinley, Cst. Winslow used his first aid skills to save the life of an infant child. Cst. Winslow was on duty when he responded to a call for assistance from the parents of an unconscious baby. Arriving at the scene, he quickly assessed the baby boy and realized that he had a pulse, but was not breathing. He began
administering artifical respirations and continued until emergency services arrived. The baby was taken to hospital where he made a full recovery. Without this life-saving intervention, the baby may not have survived. Cst. Winslow’s quick actions and knowledge and use of first aid saved the baby’s life.
Sharp turn . . . This corner was perhaps a little too sharp for this semi as it slid off the road while trying to negotiate a turn into Parrish and Heimbecker. Definitely not a good day. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)
For those on the go . . . Biggar Central School seniors Mazie Hooper dumps a cola while Tiara Keith adds a touch of yogurt while teacher Kim Johnson, right, awaits her fate. Johnson was paying up on a Telemiracle promise, betting students couldn’t raise a certain level of cash for
the worthy cause. They did, and she was now forced to down a Happy Meal, blended to an inch of its fast-food life. See page 2 for more on the auspicious day. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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It was time to make good for teachers and staff at Biggar Central School 2000, Thursday. With Telemiracle behind us, teachers and staff, in order to raise money for the worthy cause, took time to dress in questionable garb, drink a blended to an inch of its fast-food life, ‘Not So Happy Meal’, get taped to a wall, wacky hair - God bless ‘em, they did what they promised, raising nearly $600 for Telemiracle. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
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…Roundhouse, community campaign to ensure that the CN locomotive roundhouse in Biggar, Saskatchewan is preserved and receives national heritage designation.” Biggar Roundhouse was placed on the Top 10 Endangered Places in Canada in 2008 by Heritage Canada Foundation. History buffs stated that the Biggar Roundhouse was the last remaining Grand Trunk roundhouse in the world. Heritage Canada called it an “extremely wellpreserved locomotive roundhouse” stating it was the last of its kind on the Prairies. When the designation was handed down the future of the roundhouse depended upon these factors:
THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 3 Here’s what the residents of Biggar, the people of Saskatchewan and the citizens of Canada have lost with the demolition of the roundhouse. Never to be recovered. • 4,300 square metre roundhouse • 12-metre ¿r beams • One million bricks • 18 stalls for locomotives, capable of servicing 21 steam locomotives • Tunnels that connected the roundhouse to the GTPR station • Employee names which were carved into the bricks • One of the last remaining roundhouses in the world • A vital piece of railway heritage • Roundhouses were built on site so the workmanship involved, a handcraft in itself, is lost • Turn table • Historical artifacts • Engineering details such as the expression of detail in the foundations, including form, shape, angle and height relative to grade • Concrete foundations in their original locations • Landscape clues as to the location of the railway tracks leading to the wye • The Àat land on which the roundhouse, railway wye and turntable are located
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overcoming the lack of protective legislation or funding at the national level; the willingness of the CNR to support the efforts of the people of Biggar to protect the railway’s heritage; finding a suitable new use for the site. Ray Sadler tried to prevent the demolition of this historical building but sadly it was not to be. February of 2015 with no warning residents woke to find machines tearing apart the roundhouse. “I walked away from the sight of it coming down, it was just too hard to take. It has a lot of feelings for everybody here,” said Sadler. Sadler says, “I sent my letters off to my MLA and my MP, and they were powerless in this area. So maybe
that’s why committees should be set up by our province or federal government to take care of these buildings and have people within these communities that have a say about what happens in their community, even if it is on someone’s land.” He feels the community should have some influence in the decision making process. “I believe that Saskatchewan and its community should have more say about its historical sites and buildings in our communities or surrounding communities. Because even 5 or 10 years from now, that site may have found the money to turn it into a viable business.”
New Horizons celebrates 30th anniversary Biggar’s Queen Street New Horizons Complex first opened its doors to senior members on April 1, 2985. To mark this 30th anniversary, the board of managers invited surrounding senior centres to participate in an afternoon card party on Wednesday, April 1. Wilkie and Landis seniors responded. Upon arrival, guests found a hall decorated in an Easter theme, courtesy of Donna Hoogeveen and Betty Mundt. Geoff Cooke greeted those attending and recognized Emily Liska
and Howard Newton as original board members from 1985. There were eight tables in play – five of kaiser and three of cribbage. Kaiser prizes were given as follows. Ken Pearce received first prize money plus a bottle of wine donated by Geoff and Margaret Cooke. Second place went to Leo Schwebius of Landis who received a cash prize and a gift certificate from Kelly’s Kitchen. Third place winner, Gord Besse, took home a cash prize and a gift certificate from Pizzeria Adria.
Emily Liska took home the top prize in cribbage – cash plus a bottle of wine. Ann Muc received cash plus a gift certificate from Kelly’s Kitchen, while Eric Downton received third prize money plus a gift certificate from Pizzeria Adria. A number of draws took place with prizes donated by local businesses. Lunch consisted of hot cross buns with cheese. An anniversary cake, complements of Donna Hoogeveen, was served with ice cream. Ann Muc graciously thanked the committee of
Roundhouse Photos courtesy of Leo Campbell Collection
Geoff Cooke, Joanne Kral and Donna Hoogeveen for their efforts to plan and carry out the afternoon. President Don Swyryda was not able to attend, but had canvassed local businesses to collect the many prizes that added to the celebration.
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New Horizons celebrates 30 years . . . Biggar New Horizons members deal a few hands, April 1 as the social meeting ground celebrated a benchmark date. Thirty years to the day, members moved in to the Third Avenue West facility, beginning a many a time of laughter, friendship and social enrichment.(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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Letter to the Editor… Dear Editor: Due to Biggar’s ongoing problem of stray dogs and Biggar Town Council’s refusal to deal with it, I am suggesting you ask your town councillors to amend the Dog at Large Bylaw in the following manner: Amendment No. 1: It is currently illegal for a dog to be unrestrained and off your property but if the dog just got away by accident, it is ok. No ticket will be issued. Amendment No. 2: If your dog is unrestrained and off your property but is very friendly and would never hurt anyone, it is ok. No ticket necessary. Same will apply to very
small dogs. Amendment No. 3: If you, as a dog owner do receive a ticket for breaking any of these laws, just take it to the town office, whine a bit and ask them to prove it. They will likely cancel the ticket because council does not want to spend the money to go to court. It is up to the complainant to get a picture of your dog while trying to hold onto her dog as she is being attacked by your dog. Amendment No. 4: We, as your town councillors, do realize that should someone get hurt, whether dog or person, we will be paying much
more than it would cost to proactively deal with the problem. If you would rally each of your town councillors for these changes it would certainly help to absolve them from their responsibilities. Perhaps you could also mention to each of them that they would no longer have to put up with me questioning why they refuse to enforce the current bylaw. Thank you so much. Perhaps by working together we can make Biggar a safer community. Bobbie Haynes, Biggar, Sask.
Taxation and regulation in the era of Uber and Airbnb present new hurdles for government by Finn Poschmann, Vice President, Policy Analysis, at the C.D. Howe Institute. Uber in Toronto now faces 36 by-law related charges If you stay at an inn or hotel in Ontario, and fail to pay your bill on leaving, after two weeks the innkeeper has the right to place a lien on your horse, and to sell it. The innkeeper, however, must sell your horse at public auction, and only after publishing a classified ad in the newspaper within his municipality or, if none, the newspaper published nearest to it. The Innkeeper’s Act is specific on this point, and it is clear that neither eBay nor Kijiji will do. While the Act does not rule it out in so many words, neither does the law seem to allow the possibility that the innkeeper might wish to keep the horse, and earn money from it in a ridesharing program. If you wanted, however, to contract a horse ride-sharing arrangement, you can find one on the web – the neat thing about markets is that
they have a way of evolving to serve needs and wants, provided law and regulation allow them to flourish. Which brings us to the new fangled “sharing economy,” meaning how to find low-cost, efficient taxi rides or a place to stay, and perhaps keep your horse. Catching up with the sharers, like Uber and Airbnb, poses terrific legal and regulatory hurdles – and clearing those hurdles will provide us all a nifty economic boost. The new web- and phonebased services, which link service suppliers and their potential clientele in more or less real time, do the same job as classified newspaper ads once might have done, even if they did so at an ossified pace. The current technology, and ubiquitous access to it, provides real-time supply and demand information. That helps sellers and buyers almost instantaneously find a market-clearing price: The pace of the action is terrific for doing deals. There is much more, owing to the network characteristics of these evolving
markets. While the phone apps save time on finding prices that match buyers and sellers, as important is the scale, which allows more buyers to find more sellers. Together with the time-saving and lowered search costs for the parties to any deal, this drives down dramatically the overall transactions costs involved, a familiar economic phenomenon. The new business models do not shift a finite amount of business from one part of the economy to another. When transaction costs fall, deals happen that otherwise would not. This increases the economic pie overall, which makes us on the whole better off. People’s assets and time are put to good uses, under terms they decide. To see why, consider the slack resources available in unfilled car seats on highways, or rooms in a house going empty while the owner is away, as travelers wrestle to find a place to stay. The information flow – enabled by the new communication, deal-making and payment platforms and
networks – lubricates those ordinary market frictions. The changing market squeezes margins for hoteliers and existing taxi owners and drivers, and they protest that loudly; their prices, profits, and employment levels are all under pressure. Airbnb squeezes Hotels.com, which squeezed travel agents. Investments are under threat – in Barcelona, where exactly 10,523 taxi licenses are available, the going price is in excess of 145,000 . Toronto, a bigger city, has less than 5,000, and the prices are much higher. Nonetheless, the fact that more transactions happen between willing buyers and sellers, given the inexpensive network systems, unambiguously expands our economy’s capacity to do the things we apparently want it to do – like help us get from here to there and have a place to stay when we do. For those of us who have a spare room, spare time, a spare car, we are able to earn a return on assets that otherwise would rest idle. And the gains are not
evenly distributed – the benefits seem to go disproportionately to relatively low-income households. Researchers at New York University looked at a recent peer-to-peer car rental market, and discovered what might seem obvious as soon as you say it. The mechanism enables people who need car services to substitute rental for ownership: that lowers used car prices, and increases consumers’ benefits. And the effect is bigger for low-income renters, who also provide a lot of the rental supply. Households get a better quality of rental service, and they get the income from renting things they are not otherwise using at the time. Regional fights over market access are inevitable, and occasionally make headlines, and centre on things like zoning, licensing and regulation, special taxes on hotel visitors, and … it is a long list.Uber in Toronto now faces 36 by-law related charges, and the city has filed an injunction against its activity. Yet some things are even
more fundamental, like the business laws that come before regulation and detail. And the related business law questions are fascinating, and force new approaches to things like what is a business and what does it mean to carry on a business, and when must you register as one. Are our sales tax reporting thresholds appropriate? When is some form of incorporation required, if at all? Every jurisdiction has its own web of intricacies, and that is even before we get to zoning and property taxes and liability insurance. The implications are simple. Technological change, as it often does, offers tremendous consumer benefits, and is putting on tremendous pressure for change in our legislation, regulation, tax and licensing frameworks. The potential benefits to consumers are huge, and our legislators and policymakers can help their constituents gain from this “sharing economy.” Something to keep in mind as we refresh the laws and regulations resting uncomfortably on the books.
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In our family we would often sit around the table playing board games as a family. The first time I was introduced to Monopoly was by my very much older brother who loved the game. Me, not so much. This year that famous board game turns 80. Parker Brothers released the game in 1935 but its predecessor was created by Lizzie Phillips who created The Landlord’s Game to explain the single tax theory. Phillips intended the game to be used as an educational tool to outline the negative aspects of private monopolies. The designers at Parker Brothers came along and evolved the game into a 4x10 space to a side layout with cards. Streets in Atlantic City and New Jersey inspired the first format. By 1936 Parker Brothers was selling the
game internationally. Monopoly players are familiar with the game board -- 40 spaces containing 28 properties (22 streets, four railway stations and two utilities); three Chance spaces; three Community Chest spaces; Luxury Tax space; Income Tax space and four corner squares; GO; Jail/Just Visiting; Free Parking and Go To Jail. Monopoly even played its part in the war effort. In 1941, the British Secret Intelligence Service approached the manufacturer in the United Kingdom about the possibility of creating a special edition for prisoners of war. Inside these games were maps, compasses, real money and other objects useful for escaping. The games were distributed to the prisoners by charity groups. Parker Brothers was
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later purchased by toy maker Hasbro. At this time Monopoly began to change and new editions were made. There were other changes to the standard edition -- a flat income tax of $200; increased Luxury Tax; changes in Chance and Community Chest cards; tokens were changed and, depending on which version, the streets have been changed as has the amount collected when passing GO. One of the changes my grandson likes is the credit card and the machine instead of paper money. It’s always a race to pick your token. Everyone, it seems, has a favourite. Some tokens only appear in special edition versions, others have been retired over the years. The steam locomotive is only used in Deluxe Editions. The robot was a limited edi-
Students take Heritage Fair projects to WDM On Monday and Tuesday, a number of students were invited to represent St. Gabriel School at the Regional Heritage Fair in Saskatoon. Kendra Downton, Cassie Raschke, Jay Maudsley, Trishell Solanik, Kalaen Dhil-Stevenot and Autumn Reid presented their projects to judges and participated in a number of workshops including a tour of the Western Development
Museum. Even though our students will not move on to Provincials, they all did a great job representing our school. Special mention goes out to Griffin Lehnert for winning the Arts, Sports and Leisure award for his project The Majestic Theatre and Jay Maudsley for winning the Innovation Award for his project on Biggar’s Railway History.
tion run. The director’s chair is available in limited copies of Under the Boardwalk” The Monopoly Story. The sack of money beat out a piggy bank and biplane in a 1998 contest. The battleship and cannon were used in the war edition. Fun facts:
• More than 275 million games have been sold worldwide - available in 111 countries, 43 languages • Most expensive version of the game, produced by San Francisco jeweller Sidney Mobell, valued at $2 million ( has a 23 carat gold board and
diamond studded dice) • More than one billion people have played the game The trivia about this beloved game could evolve into three or four columns. No doubt it has created a lot of fond memories.
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TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Rural Municipality of Glenside No. 377 Province of Saskatchewan Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 9th day of June, 2015, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.
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Jay Maudsley won the Innovation Award for his project on Biggar’s Railway History. (Submitted photo)
Griffin Lehnert won the Arts, Sports and Leisure Award for his project The Majestic Theatre. (Submitted photo)
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Dated this 8th day of April, 2015 Cheryl A Martens, Administrator
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by Bob Mason
Sweep! When we were just small boys on the farm helping Dad pile rocks on the old ‘stone boat’, we never dreamed that one day we would be throwing rocks for fun. As it is, right now, March (2015!), Yours Truly (Y.T.), is on what his generation calls a ‘curling kick’! Time after time he has to turn the television away from his wife’s soap play, to see if ‘what’s his name’ (who was one up coming home, without the hammer), really won or not! Actually, (I find out later!) he lost, but familyrelations took quite a beating too! This ‘curling’ craze really ‘gets’ to a person after a while, although
when we were kids, sliding our sand-filled jam cans across the oiled basement floor of our old country school, we never yelled ‘sweep!’ or ‘hurry hard!’ at each other, lest a loud tap on the classroom floor (above) let us know that next time, the teacher was coming down! As we grew up (well, we thought we were growing up), we curled a few times in the local towns, but we never put any of the ‘good-timecharlies’ out of business! Every time we sleighed into town past the curling rink, we knew exactly who was ‘playing’ by the roars coming from it. Sometimes (they say) half a mile down the road, O.B.s hogs would
rush up to their trough wanting to be fed – and that when one skill at Tessier thought a rock was losing speed he yelled so loud that the ladies in Harris started sweeping their floors! Quite a few of the local rinks (at least at that time) had personalities of their own, Biggar being one of them! Because the divide boards between the sheets of ice don’t meet, a stray rock (especially at a Legion Bonspiel) could go into another sheet and score a coveted nine or ten ‘ender’! (The situation was taken care of though, when it was found that some Legionaries couldn’t count that high anyway!) Not to be outdone by the curling world, on one sheet of the Perdue old rink, a rock had been known to come down the ice, do a complete turn and start back the other direction! One of the local curling rinks had a large grilltype register in the waiting room, right over the basement furnace, and while a couple of local ladies were standing on it (warming their legs), a poker-player in the small
basement announced that he had “four @#*! queens!”. The two ladies never batted an eye, and Yours Truly always thought that all women were pure! There were too many good curlers in this part of the country to mention, some of them world renowned, but Bill Dunbar (who won a few cars in his time?) was one of them, and farmed right along side of us! He might have been pretty good at ‘hitting the broom’ or ‘drawing the button’ alright, but sometimes his crops just got over the hogline! Even though the Brier people and world championship folk and ‘curling heroes’ all try to ‘win’, it is still a ‘bonspiel’ and to be enjoyed! Yours Truly was with a score keeper one time, who got his schedule mixed up a little. We all felt sorry for him and all went well, we all forgave him and enjoyed ourselves, even him (what a job!). Being an old soldier, and possibly a little biased,
it would be a shame (at least to old soldiers!) not to mention the Legion Bonspiels we used to have. Actually when curling is the subject, Y.T. can’t imagine any other kind! A lot of questionable equipment is used at a Legion that isn’t normally accepted in other curling circles! Some players carried a small flask of ‘inspiration’ with them which was deposited behind the scoreboard at the far end of the ice. Others (obviously not artillery types) seemed to take great joy slapping their brooms on the ice and making a thunderous noise, while some of the more pious skips, having read someplace: “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone!” – got Y.T. to ‘lead’ (and he usually missed the broom!). There were always a few Legion fellows that won (including ‘Jim Who?’), but even the run-of-the-mill guys (like Yours Truly) gathered in groups in the Legion Hall, always seeming to have
a good time! Although “fun” seems to be a passe thing anymore! Although Y.T. was always a lousy curler, he sure misses the good times we had at a Legion Bonspiel! It was at one of the Legion get-togethers that Y.T. first realized what a ‘wet turkey’ was. One of his friends won one on a draw, and were we ever surprised when they brought a 40oz bottle of ‘Crown Royal’ (a la glasses) to the table where we were playing cribbage! We’ve had a lot of good times curling, even when the short-handed professors asked me to stand in for a fellow! (Y.T. had a room in Rutherford Rink!) They didn’t seem to like some of Y.T. bank-shots, but when the game was over we shook hands all around and went our ways. Y.T. has appreciated professors ever since, because they showed him what an equalizing thing a curling ‘bonspiel’ was!
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Card Sharps . . . Things were serious at the Biggar New Horizons, April 1, as members hit the tables for bit of friendly competition. The New Horizons celebrated 30 years in the community - 30 years of being an important part of the social fabric of our community. Congratulations! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
2015 ASSESSMENT NOTICE Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 for the year 2015 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the ofÀce of the Assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Thursday, excluding public holidays. A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to Àle his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 P. O. Box 184 Landis, SK S0K 2K0 by the 11th day of May, 2015. Dated at Landis, Saskatchewan, this 9th day of April, 2015 Kara Kirilenko, Assessor
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Town and Country Fair Queen candidates reer as a salon/spa owner here in Biggar. I am very excited to be running for Town and Country Fair Queen and I’d like to wish my competition the best of luck! Taylor Darroch Carley Ellis Hey everyone! My name is Carley Ellis, and I’m currently in Grade 12, graduating at the end of June from Biggar Central School 2000. I work part time at AGI Envirotank. I spend my school spares and everyday after school there doing tasks around the office. I’ve been working there for just over 14 months now. I have been a part of the Biggar Volunteer Fire Department since August of 2014, and I intend to continue even after I’ve graduated and my adult life begins. In my spare time I enjoy going to the gym, snow boarding, spending time with friends and family, helping out with my graduation decorating committee, and also just driving around town only to waste time! I come from a large family with a total of seven brothers and sisters and I’ve learned to be very independent when it comes to working towards my own success or goals in my everyday life and in planing for my future. My desire after graduation is to work full time to save up before applying at Marvel School of Beauty and Hair Design to begin my dream ca-
My name is Taylor Darroch and I am running for the Town and Country Fair Queen! I was part of the BCS 2000 graduating class of 2014. This past year I attended university at the University of Saskatchewan where I am enrolled in Commerce. I’m excited to go back next year and continue to work towards my degree. I plan on majoring in Human Resour-
ces. Aside from school, I enjoy spending my time with friends and family! I also enjoy reading, travelling, and curling. I appreciate all the support, and good luck to the other contestants!
Karli deBussac I am Karli Alexandria deBussac and I am in Grade 12. I like to be outside a lot and I am an artist. Also after graduation I will be going to university for pre-veterinary so I am hyped about that! I would like to wish the other contestants the best of luck.
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Jordyn Brotzel Hello, my name is Jordyn Brotzel and I am currently in Grade 11 at Biggar Central School. In the evenings and on weekend I also work at Hannigans Restaurant. In my spare time I enjoy playing and watching sports or spending time with my family and friends. My future plans are to become a Forensic Phycholigist. I wish the other contestants the best of luck and hope to see you at the fair.
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Excerpts from The Independent Compiled by the Biggar Museum and Gallery Majestic Theatre. 74 years ago: 1941 – Guide cookies: 3 dozen for 25 cents. 69 years ago: 1946 – Pasteurized milk will now be delivered in Biggar. 61 years ago: 1954 – Board of Trade purchases 4 signs with “New York is
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Days before Today
99 years ago: 1916 – Old Liquor Store gets scorched. 95 years ago: 1920 – Town baseball league formed. 89 years ago: 1926 – Fire department gets Reo Speed fire truck. 85 years ago: 1930 – First talking film at
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Cattle prices are at an all time high
by Calvin Daniels
It was interesting to walk into the ‘Best of the Breeds’ bull sale at Heartland Livestock in Yorkton recently and be busily taking a few pictures for the newspaper as the first bull sold on the day at $24,000.
I’ve covered agriculture in Yorkton for more than a quarter of a century now, so I have viewed a lot of bulls going under the gavel as I shot photographs. While I don’t attend sales to watch every bull sell, I do get the re-
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ports after, and the price of the red angus to start that sale was as high as any I have witnessed in this area for years. And Yorkton is not unique this spring. The top selling bull at the recent Medicine Hat Bull Sale was $35,000, and 73 Hereford bulls on offer averaged $9,023, while the 45 Angus bulls averaged $7,224. Now I was attending Canadian Western Agribition with my Dad in that show’s earliest years, and sat in the stands as some of the recent exotic cattle arrivals of the era, Simmental, Limousin and others brought prices in the range of thousands of dollars. They were new breeds at that time offering producers to get in on the foundation development of those lines in Canada, so the prices were greatly influenced by the investment potential. But the $24,000 this spring was different. Yes it went to Wisconsin, where I suspect it will be used in a pure-
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bred operation, so genetics and investment were a factor, but at present high prices are also reflective of a cattle industry which is enjoying the highest prices in history. The reason is rather straight forward, the North American cow herd is seeing some unbelievably low numbers, something speaker Sandy Russell with Spring Creek Consulting mentioned at the RBC Grain & Livestock Symposium which was part of last November’s Grain Millers Harvest Showdown in Yorkton. Russell said statistics show the United States has “its smallest cow herd since 1954. “We’re seeing unbelievably small numbers.” And those numbers are going to be slow to rebuild.
On one hand there are still serious drought issues in cattle areas stretching from Texas to California, and that means even if the desire there is to grow numbers, conditions thwart such efforts. Then there is the price factor for calves. At an earlier stop at Heartland for a coffee and interview with an area cattleman, it was pointed out some 600weight calves had hit $3/ pound. Yes those were steers, but even when you back off that price a bit for heifers, the value is such that retaining them for the herd is not an easy decision. Calves have never been that highly valued before, so producers naturally want to grab those prices while they can. For those choosing to
seek out new females, prices are high. When you start to hear talk of $3000 bred heifers, it becomes costly to build herd numbers. Granted the calf today would recoup a good chunk of the females cost, but one calf is not the story of the profit, or loss on any female. It certainly appears prices will remain high through the current year. There are even some insurance style plans where profit laden prices can be locked in for this year’s calves, but prices in cattle are ever cyclical. The current strong prices will not last forever, but in the next year or two things look as though the $24,000 price may not be that long before it’s matched locally again.
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Mulligatawny Soup My recent appearance on Global TV News helped to remind me that any time of year is a great time for soup. I demonstrated one of my favourite soup recipes and the feedback I received was tremendous. Soup is great because just one pot is a blank canvas waiting for you to unleash your culinary imagination. One of my all-time favourites is Mulligatawny soup. The name for this curry based soup is derived from the words “milagu” (meaning pepper) and “thanni” (meaning water). It is also a great recipe for using up any leftover cooked chicken from the night before. When using lentils, salt is typically added at the end of the cooking time as it could slow down the cooking of the lentils, and I followed that rule here. However, keep in mind that there is typically salt in chicken broth, so leaving the salt to the end probably doesn’t make too much difference in
this instance. Happy Cooking . . . Mulligatawny Soup 1/4 cup butter 1 medium onion, diced small 2 celery stalks, diced small 1 medium carrot, diced small 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp flour 2 tsp curry powder 1 tsp garam masala 1/4 tsp dried thyme 4 cups chicken broth/ stock 1/4 cup dried green lentils 2 bay leaves 1 apple, peeled and diced 2 cooked chicken breasts, cubed (preferably grilled) 1 – 400ml can of coconut milk 1.5 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1. Add butter to the pot over medium heat. Once the butter foams, add the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Stir to combine and cook for 2 to 3 minutes stirring occasionally until soft. 2. Add the flour, curry powder, garam masala,
and thyme and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, stirring frequently. 3. Slowly add the chicken broth and stir to combine while adding to prevent lumps. Add the lentils and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and then simmer over low heat uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 4. Stir in the apple, chicken, and coconut milk. Continue to simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes to ensure that the lentils are cooked and to let the flavours come together. 5. Season with the salt and pepper, discard the bay leaves, and serve immediately. Makes approximately 8 cups. Send your food/cooking questions to dez@chefdez. com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4. Chef Dez is a Food Columnists, Culinary Instructor and Cookbook Author. Visit him at chefdez.com.
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#2 Sarvas Plaza Park, RM Biggar, Janice Carter and Jennifer Campbell on behalf of the BCS2000 School Community Council attended the 20th National Congress on Rural Education in Canada which was held in Saskatoon from March 29-31. The guest speaker for the Congress was the Rt. Hon. Joe Clark, former Prime Minister of Canada. Pictured above is (left to right) Janice Carter, president of SCC, Rt. Hon. Joe Clark, Jennifer Campbell, secretary SCC. (Submitted photo)
Biggar Bowling scores (March 30 – April 3) Monday Mixed League: MHS – Gerry Devenny, 202; WHS – Krista Remeshylo, 184; MHT – Gerry Devenny, 496; WHT – Krista Remeshylo, 510. Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Glen Shockey, 298; WHS – Barb Archibald, 137; MHT – Glen Shockey, 625; WHT
– Barb Archibald, 363. Thursday Seniors League: MHS – Glen Shockey, 209; WHS – Dianna Meger, 193; MHT – Glen Shockey, 579; WHT – Dianna Meger, 510. YBC Thursdays, Bowlasaurus: High Score – Dominic Raschke, 62. Pee Wee: High
Score – Alara Ormiston, 118; High Double – Alara Ormiston, 207. Bantam: High Score – Julian Heimbecker, 138; High Triple – Julian Heimbecker, 333. Juniors: High Score – Tristan Otterson, 154; High Triple – Tristan Otterson, 405.
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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF EAGLE CREEK NO. 376 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Eagle Creek No. 376 for the year 2015 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days, Monday to Thursday, April 10th to May 10th, 2015. A Bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wish to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor Rural Municipality of Eagle Creek No. 376 Box 278 Asquith, SK S0K 0M0 by the 10th day of May, 2015. Dated this 10th day of April, 2015. Lloyd Cross, Assessor
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Smiles were abundant through St. Gabriel School, Thursday, as students and staff raised money with their annual Share Lent Carnival. The event was a perfect way to help those in need, and get ready for the Easter break! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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Monarch 4-H speaking results in the intermediates. For the Juniors first place went to Daniele Mantonovich, second place to Julie Grinde and third place Kolby Haynes, and and four our Cloverbuds first place went to Carter Grinde and hounourable mention to Jeynessa Magnus, Chayce Westgard and Davin Dehr. All the winners then moved onto Regionals which were held Sunday, March 29 in Canwood.
ANNUAL MEETING Thursday, April 23 • 7:00 p.m. Biggar Town Council Chambers Everyone Welcome! We will review 2014 and Plan for 2015. Please Join Us as we Continue to Address the Health Services Needs in Our Community.
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Seniors, left to right: Kathy Vancha, Wyatt Millar, Dylan Haynes, Lorraine Heather.
Monarch 4-H club held their annual 4-H speeches in conjunction with District 23 speeches on March 19 at the Westwinds. The judges were Kathy Vancha and Lorraine Heather. Every 4-H member did very well saying their speeches. Wyatt Millar won first place and Dylan Haynes won second place in the seniors. First place went to Dayne Whelan, second to Brynn Whelan and third place to Keaton Haynes
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Intermediates, left to right: Kathy Vancha, Brynn Whelan, Dayne Whelan, Keaton Haynes, Lorraine Heather.
Juniors, left to right: Kathy Vancha, Julie Grinde, Daniele Mantonovich, Kolby Haynes, Lorraine Heather.
Sunday, APRIL 19 2:00 p.m. matinee ($5 admission)
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING for the year 2014
TUESDAY, APRIL 14
Cloverbuds, left to right: Kathy Vancha, Carter Grinde, Jeynessa Magnus, Davin Dehr, Chayce Westgard, Lorraine Heather. In February, Bev Barth, karate instructor for Biggar, Unity, Wilkie, attended an International Tournament in Los Angeles, CA. She placed third in Kata (over 45 division). It was a busy weekend (Feb. 1923). There were over 70 competitors from Canada as well as many other countries around the globe including Japan, Venezuela, Germany, Qatar, Mexico and the USA. Participants attended a premiere showing of the movie, The Real Miyagi, a documentary on the life of Shihan Fumio Demura, a 10th degree black belt, and the leader of our style of karate. Sensei Demura
was the man behind the character of Mr. Miyagi in the Karate Kid series. They also attended a gala banquet in Sensei Demura’s honour commemorating his 50th anniversary in the U.S. and his life as a martial artist. Sensei will be coming to Lloydminster in May. (Submitted photo)
Monarch 4-H Club members getting awards for their speeches, left to right: Dylan Haynes, Keaton Haynes, Kolby Haynes, Davin Dehr, and Chayce Westgard.
7:30 p.m. Westwinds Motor Hotel Meeting Room, Biggar All members welcome!
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Awards presented at BWF banquet The Biggar Wildlife Federation held their Annual Awards Banquet and Dance on Saturday, March 28. About 180 attendees enjoyed a wonderful meal featuring lots of great food. Highlights of the evening included the many plaques and trophies awarded to the following recipients: Award Winners for 2014: Fish: Darren Kurulak, Northern Pike, 19lbs 2oz; Darren Kurulak, Walleye, 5lbs; Sandi Kushner, Lake Trout – Ladies, 20lbs 6oz; Derek Meger, Sturgeon, 40lbs 5oz; Mike Scott, Splake, 6lbs 2oz; James Domes, Splake – Juniors, 3lbs 6oz; Reid Gunderson, Northern Pike – Juniors, 18lbs; Reid Gunderson, Rainbow Trout – Juniors, 6lbs 3oz; Reid Gunderson, Brook Trout – Juniors, 2lbs 4oz; Tait Gunderson, Walleye – Juniors, 5lbs 7oz; Tait Gunderson, Goldeye – Juniors, 1lb 1oz. Game: Kristan Andreas, Black Bear – Ladies, 19 0/16; Ken Andreas, Black Bear, 16 11/16; Cherry Steeg, Moose – Ladies, 140 6/8; Kristan Andreas, Typical Whitetail – Ladies, 141 3/8; Ken Andreas, Typical Whitetail, 120 4/8; Greg Goring, Non-Typical Mule Deer,
205 3/8; Mitch Lehnert, Typical Whitetail – Junior, 142 5/8; Jesse Tavanetz, Non-Typical Whitetail – Junior, 155 0/8. Trophy Winners for 2014: Kristan Andreas – Black Bear 89 per cent of Provincial Record, Adam Evashenko Memorial Best Overall Big Game Head, sponsored by Spyder Autobody. Darren Kurulak – Northern Pike, Mike and Sophy Kisser Trophy Best Overall Fish – Junior, sponsored by Glenda Horner. Reid Gunderson 42 per cent of Provincial Record, Ray Watson Trophy Best Overall Fish – Junior, sponsored by Annabelle Hunter. Mike Scott 47 per cent of Provincial Record, George Yaroshko Trophy Best Overall Master Angler, sponsored by Kate Yaroshko and Family. Mitch Lehnert 66 per cent of Provincial Record, John Yaroshko Memorial Best Overall Big Game Head – Junior, sponsored by Dianne Yaroshko and Family. Gifts for the raffle tables were donated by generous individuals and businesses from Biggar and surrounding areas. Raffle prizes were award-
ed prior to the band starting to play at 9:00 p.m. Silent Auction carried on until later in the evening and featured some great items. As usual, the Rifle Raffle was very popular. It featured a 243 Mossberg rifle with a scope donated by BWF. The photo contest featured wildlife and scenery photos from around Saskatchewan. There was only one entry in the junior category won by young Lara McCarty again this year. There were many good entries for wildlife and scenery. Banquet attendees voted for the best in each category. Larry Tavanetz won the wildlife category with his photo of a hawk. Jim Vancha won scenery for his photo of a frost covered tree. The wildlife and scenery photos will be entered in the SWF Photo Contest at the 2016 Convention being held in Yorkton in February of 2016. Among the guests at the banquet were Kelly Block, MP for Biggar area, along with her husband Milt. Randy Weekes, MLA for Biggar and his wife Cindy also attended. After supper and presentation of the awards, the band “Danny and the Dusters” entertained the crowd until the wee
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hours. As always, the BWF ensures that everyone has a safe trip home. The Biggar and Landis Insurance Services picked up the tab for taxi rides home after 11:00 p.m. This event is our only fundraiser and helps to ensure the continuation of provincial programs, such as Habitat Trust, Wildlife Tomorrow, Youth and Adult Outdoor Education, Fisheries and Wildlife Enhancement, Henry Kelsey Big Game Records and Provincial Angling Records. Local BWF programs include management of habitat lands around the Biggar area. Money raised at the banquet also helps to maintain and improve the Biggar Trout Pond. The aim of the Wildlife Federation is to ensure habitat preservation, so that the legacy we leave our children, surpasses that which we inherited. We acknowledge that the wildlife of the province is a public resource belonging to all Saskatchewan residents of the province for the enjoyment of all outdoor activities.
Junior fish awards: Reid Gunderson (right) was awarded junior northern pike 18 lbs; junior rainbow trout, 6 lbs 3 oz; junior brook trout, 2 lbs 4 oz and the Ray Watson Trophy; Tait Gunderson (left) was awarded junior walleye, 5 lbs 7 oz; junior goldeye, 1 lb 1 oz. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)
How to decide . . . The Silent Auction table is always popular at the Biggar Wildlife Banquet. It looks like there was lots of great stuff to choose from making it difficult to decide what to bid on. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)
Biggar Wildlife Trophy winners: Left to right - Kristan Andreas-Black, Adam Evashenko Memorial (best overall big game head - 89% of provincial record); Mitch Lehnert, Ray Watson Trophy (best overall big game head, junior - 66% of provincial record); Glenda Horner for Darren Kurulak, Mike and Sophie Kisser (best overall northern pike); Gail Tavanetz for Reid Gunderson, Ray Watson Trophy (best overall fish, junior); Mike Scott, George Yaroshko Trophy (best overall master angler, 47% of provincial record). (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)
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Wildlife awards: (not necessarily in order, some missing) - Darren Kurulak, northern pike, 19 lbs, 2 oz; Darren Kurulak, walleye, 5 lbs; Sandi Kushner, ladies lake trout, 20 lbs 6 oz; Derek Meger, sturgeon, 40 lbs 5 oz; Mike Scott, splake, 6 lbs 2 0z; James Domes, junior splake, 3 lbs 6 oz; Kristan Andrea’s, ladies black bear, 19 0/16; Ken Andrea’s, black bear, 16 11/16; Cherry Steeg, ladies moose, 140 6/8; Kristan Andrea’s, ladies typical whitetail, 140 6/8; Ken Andrea’s, typical whitetail, 141 3/8; Greg Goring, non-typical mule deer, 205 3/8; Mitch Lehnert, junior typical whitetail, 142 5/8; Jesse Tavanetz, junior non-typical whitetail, 155 0/8. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)
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Obituaries
Employment Opportunity
Anne Marie Schommer
Looking for Class 1A or 3A DRIVER, Seasonal Work April 6 - June 30 To deliver NH3 Driver’s abstract necessary. Must pass drug & alcohol exam. Apply to…
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Temporary Employment
YARD AND WAREHOUSE SUPPORT Approximately 2 - 3 months Driver’s Abstract necessary Must take WHMIS & TD6 Must have Grade 12 Must pass drug and alcohol exam Drop resume at… 801 Highway 4 South, Biggar, Sask. Phone… 306-948-1753 Heavy Equipment Operators Ag Mechanic & Parts Person N OW H IRI NG :
Ag Mechanic and Parts Person for dealership located 35 minutes west of Saskatoon; Offering health plan and newer shop; Full service community with K-12 school; Wages based on experience; Fax resumes to: 306-237-4466 or email scott@ camdonmotors.com
for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators). Camp job (southern Sask). Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc., Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca
Duperow Co-op is looking for an: Ag Clerk/Yardhand Duperow Co-op is a farm supply located 14 miles from Biggar, Sask. We maintain a large inventory of farm hardware and general merchandise, as well as farm chemicals and petroleum products. Our staff works closely with our membership to supply the needs of farmers and rural residents. We require an individual with interest in working with our staff in serving the Duperow Community. Our departments carry lube oils, petroleum equipment, ag equipment, cattle feed and equipment, fence posts and rough lumber, tires, and many other products. The job includes loading customers (including chemical – TDG); operating a forklift; farm delivery; tire repair; invoicing and sales; maintenance of equipment, yard, and warehouses. Farm background is an asset, but we will work with the individual to develop skills needed to serve our community. For more details on the job description or to apply, contact Ted Craig at Duperow Co-op: Email: duperowco-op@sasktel.net, Phone: 306-948-2706
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FOREMAN The Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 invites applications for an experienced Foreman. This position is to be Àlled immediately. Eligible applicants will have a working knowledge of road maintenance, construction, equipment operations and have a mechanical aptitude. Preference will be given to applicants who are able to operate a grader, scraper, loader, and all other municipal equipment. Holding a Class A license or agreement to secure a Class A license is a requirement. Strong leadership and supervisory skills are required. Salary will be negotiated based on qualiÀcations. A competitive beneÀts plan and pension plan is offered. Please send resumes by April 14, 2015 to: R.M. of Biggar No. 347 Box 280, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 Phone: 306-948-2242 Fax: 306-948-2250 Email: rm347@sasktel.net The R.M. of Biggar thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
August 23, 1966 - March 27, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anne Marie Schommer, our deeply loved daughter, sister, and aunt. Anne battled with kidney disease much of her life, and passed away with her mother, and all her brothers and sisters by her side on Friday, March 27, 2015 at Biggar Hospital at the age of 48. Anne was born on August 23rd, 1966 in Biggar Hospital, Biggar Sask. She graduated from Handel School and lived in Saskatoon from 1985 until 2011. During her time in the city Anne needed hemo dialysis three times a week. In addition to her medical appointments and treatments she took some accounting courses, did some baby-sitting, and also took part in adult skating lessons. The Kidney Foundation was also a big part of Anne’s time in Saskatoon. She spent lots of hours volunteering in their office as well as participating as a support person for their Peer Support program. Anne had been through transplants, and every type of dialysis, so she was the perfect support worker to inspire and show others what one is able to overcome. In 2011, a home based Hemo Dialysis program began in Saskatchewan and after extensive training Anne completed the program. Anne was able to move to Biggar to live with her parents, Dave and Marcella, once a dialysis machine was installed in their home. Anne enjoyed playing Scrabble, crocheting, crossstitching, and word puzzles. She loved collecting ornamental bells and has quite an assortment. Baking and cooking was another thing Anne enjoyed, especially if she could share it with others. She had a smile, a twinkle in her eye, and a giggle that will never be forgotten. Memories of Anne will be cherished by her mom, Marcella; siblings Shelley (Miles) Willmek, Terry Schommer, Brenda (Wes) Perlinger, Marcel Schommer, and Cheryl (Marty) McGrath; 13 nieces and nephews Chandra (Mike Rowe) and Elizabeth Willmek; Madeline (Lee Kopas) and Trent Schommer; Christine (Tanner McLean – with great niece Jacey) and Jocelyn ( Jordan Resch) Perlinger; Karissa and Tyson (Aimee Holtorf) Gaudry, and Travis Schommer, and Anthony Commodore-Schommer; Colby, Liam, and Aiden McGrath. Anne joins her dad, David Schommer, in eternal peace. A Vigil for Anne was held on Monday, March 30, at 7 p.m., and a Mass of Christian Burial took place on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 11 a.m. Both Vigil and Mass were held at St. Gabriel Roman Catholic Church, Biggar, Sask. with Celebrant Father Michel Bedard. Eulogists were Cheryl McGrath and Cheryl Stewart; readers were Shelley Willmek and Kim Lytle. Music was by St. Gabriel’s Choir and ushers were Rob Campbell and Jerome Schommer. Honour Guard was St. Gabriel CWL; Honourary Bearers were all those who shared in Anne’s life; Active Bearers were Shelley Willmek, Terry Schommer, Brenda Perlinger, Marcel Schommer and Cheryl McGrath. Reception was held at Biggar Community Hall. Interment was held at the Biggar Memorial Gardens, Biggar, Sask. In remembrance of Anne, donations may be made to Dialysis Unit of St. Paul’s Hospital, 1702 – 20th St. W., Saskatoon SK. S7M 0Z9. Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. gfsc1
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Obituaries Bernilda Adelina Hooey May 2, 1928 - March 31, 2015 The family of Bernilda Hooey is saddened to announce her passing on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the Biggar Hospital, Biggar, Sask. Berni lda was a loving wife to Clarence for nearly sixty years and a dearly beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the heart of our family and will be greatly missed by her daughter, Darleen; and her sons, and their families: Ian (Nicole), sons Alexander, Michael and Evan Gidluck; Ryan (Elaine), children Natasha and Gabriel Gidluck; Aron (Shauna), daughters Logan, Ella, and Finlee Gidluck. Also left to cherish her memory are daughter, Susan ( Jay); sons, Sam and Max; her sisters, Cecilia, Kay (Dan), Clara ( John) and Angeline; her brothers, Joe (Shirley), Len (Dorothy), John (Mary), and Ray (Esther); her brother-in-law, Stuart (Audrey) Hooey; and sister-in-law, Vaneen Hooey. She will be dearly missed by numerous nephews, nieces and her close friends. Bernilda is predeceased by her husband, Clarence; son-in-law, Ron Gidluck; and grandson, Tyler Gidluck. Bernilda was born in Riga, Latvia on May 2, 1928 to parents Joe and Clara Pernitsky on their journey to Canada. In 1949, Bernilda Pernitsky married Clarence Hooey and they made Biggar their home The family thanks the nurses and Dr. Crane for the excellent care given to Bernilda while in the hospital. A service celebrating Bernilda’s life will be held on MONDAY, APRIL 13 at 3:30 p.m. at the Biggar United Church with Rev. Jane Gallagher officiating. The family invites you to join them at the Biggar New Horizon for supper at 5:00. In Bernilda’s memory, a donation to the Biggar and District Health Services Foundation Inc., Box 1003, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 would be gratefully appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. gfsc1
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“A smile for all and a heart of gold, One of the best this world can hold. Never selÀsh, always kind, A beautiful memory left behind.” Always in our hearts, … your loving family
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“Mother of the Year” now being accepted ‘Mother of the Year Tea’ will be held Tuesday, May 5th …submit your favourite Mom letter, around
We would like to send a very special thank you to the staff of Diamond Lodge and Biggar Hospital for the excellent organization when moving the clients from Diamond Lodge to their new home. They were all so helpful to both patients and relatives. They all deserve a GOLD medal. Everything went so well and then we were treated to a very nice dinner. Thank you again all. God Bless You! … Lily Murch and Gordon Kurbis
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Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of John (Jack) Howard Taylor, late of Biggar, 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 April 16, 2015 Rod Taylor Box 111 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0
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IN THE ESTATE OF MARCIA ANN BROWERS OF THE DISTRICT OF BIGGAR, IN THE PROVINCE OF S A S K AT C H EWAN, 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 April, 2015. BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers and Solicitors 302 Main Street, Box 669 BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0 SOLICITORS FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR
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Coming SUNDAYS in APRIL… Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 26 will be family worship and potluck after service at St. Paul’s. Everyone is welcome. For pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-948-3731 or 306-9517122. 48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to our weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street, Worship 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 APRIL… Now at Biggar Museum & Gallery, “Repetition -- Printmaking in Saskatchewan”, Monday to Friday, 1-5 p.m., April 1 -23. 14c3 FRIDAY, APRIL 10: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “JIMMY RANKIN”, 7:30 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall. Tickets: $30 per person. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-948-2452. 9c6
SUNDAY, APRIL 19: Ruthilda UCW Spring Supper, Ruthilda Community Hall, 5 - 7 p.m. Bingo to follow. 14p3 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22: St. Paul’s Church Strawberry Tea & Bake Sale, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons Hall. 14p3 FRIDAY, APRIL 24 and SATURDAY, APRIL 25: Biggar United Church GARAGE and BAKE SALE, 907 Quebec Street, use basement north entrance; …Friday, 5 - 8 p.m. -- BBQ starting 4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. -- Pancake breakfast, 9 a.m. Drop off items and baking on Thursday the 23rd, 12 noon - 5 p.m.; or Friday the 24th, 9 a.m. - 12 noon. All donations gratefully accepted. 15p3 SATURDAY, MAY 2: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “MEMORY LANE featuring STEPHEN MAGUIRE”, 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, 306-948-2452. 13c6 TUESDAY, MAY 5: 2 p.m., “Mother of the Year Tea” at Biggar Community Hall, sponsored by Prairie Branches Enterprise. Entertainment, raffle, door prizes, bake table. Silver Collection. Come honour ALL of the nominated Mothers of the Year. Open to everyone!! 15c4 FRIDAY, MAY 8: PALs Garage and Bake Sale from 5 - 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church basement; SATURDAY, MAY 9: Pancake breakfast at 9 - 10:30 a.m.; Bake Sale and Garage Sale continues until 3:30 p.m. Proceeds to the Sanchez family. Items may be dropped off at St. Paul’s Anglican starting in April or contact Shirley Bennett, 306-948-2852 or Cindy Hoppe, 306-948-2947. 15c5
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MONDAY, APRIL 20: You are invited to a Come & Go Tea to honour Lila Stagg’s 100th Birthday from 1:30 - 3:30 at Biggar & District Health Centre (new Diamond Lodge). 15p2
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Wanted WANTED: older, mesh style 14’ satellite dish. Will consider a 12’ if I can’t find a 14’. Call 306-948-2601 evenings or weekends. 14p3 Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 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
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PASTURE for Sale by Tender… R.M. Biggar 347. NE-24-35-16W3, 32300 assess; NW-24-35-16-W3, 29400 access; SW 24-35-16-W3, 33000 assess. Submit written tenders by May 15, 2015. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Ives Clark, Box 1599, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 13p8
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Land for Rent LAND FOR CASH RENT… S-1/209-33-16-W3, 310 ac. cult., 25% summerfallow in 2014. 3-year contract closing date April 15, 2015. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Mail bid to V. W. Robbie, Box 149, Herschel, SK, S0L 1L0 15c1 LAND FOR RENT, pasture in R.M. of Eagle Creek. Call for details, 306-9489186. 22tfn
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Club 55: MHS – Al Levitt, 228; LHS – Joey Levitt, 228; MHT – Al Levitt, 629; LHT – Joey Levitt, 629; THS – BG’s, 1,078; THT – BG’s, 3,137; MHA – Al Levitt, 176; LHA – Joey Levitt, 177. Ladies League: LHS – Sonya Evers, 274; LHT – Sonya Evers, 627; THS – Other Frame, 1,085; THT – Other Frame, 3,154; LHA – Dorrie Laberswieler, 182. Mens League: MHS – Glen Shockey, 255; MHT – Glen Shockey, 651; THS – JAG, 779; THT – JAG, 2,141; MHA – Glen Shockey, 187. Y.B.C. March 30, Bowlasaurus: Hayden Wegwitz – single, 62; Ayden Moody – single, 59; Trinity Morash – single, 42; Chase Morash – single, 61. Bantams: Jerzie Richards – single, 88, triple, 256; Janeeva Morash – single, 110, triple, 268; Anjelical Morash – single, 95, triple, 275; Kierra Moody – single, 103, triple, 281; Trystyn Wegwitz – single, 157, triple, 381. Juniors: Emmett Hamilton – single, 144, triple, 378; Rylee Moody – single, 151, triple, 326; Adam Munro – single, 171, triple, 392.
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Fire safety smarts for spring The Biggar and District Fire Association would like to remind you about Fire Safety this Spring. If you must burn, call the controlled burn number. You must also supervise your burn so you will not be saddled with a fire call bill from cell calls to 911. The best fire prevention strategy is not to start a fire in the first place, but incidents will happen from birds on power lines and hot bearings on equipment. Week a water truck on hand if you are able. Ensure that you have
at least $20,000 of fire fighting coverage on your farm insurance package as fires that get away can result in multiple calls. Check with your insurance provider about assisting fire calls on a neighbours’s land. Damage to machinery is covered on your land but may not be on others unless commandeered by the fire chief. A party with a bonfire on your land becomes your problem regardless of who started it. If you have purchased a tandem disc or wheel loader that may have strategic
fire fighting capabilities, let your R.M. Know. They keep a list of equipment that can assist when there is a spreading fire. If you see a fire getting away in your neighbourhood, and you can assist, call the fire hall so that co-ordination of the fire attack can happen. The fire hall sets up a communication command post so that messages can get out via text or call to the cell phones at the scene and those on the way. The aim at the end of the day is to have everyone
go home alive with no damage to equipment. If you head off into smoke without checking with anybody, you may become the problem. If you cannot help, don’t go sightseeing as extra bodies without a purpose are a nuisance. Be mindful of the dry grass and stubble at this time of year. Resist the urge to start a little fire to clean up some garden debris. Winds are erratic and generally strong in the spring and the speed of a fire will outstrip your ability to get to the frozen garden
hose. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer fire fighter, they meet Monday nights at the fire hall for training. Volunteers receive training on assisting with motor vehicle extrication, water rescue, wild fires, structure fires and assessing situations where dangerous goods may be involved. The Association is very grateful for the interest and expertise that our volunteers have in providing these necessary services to the community.
Healthy mouth, healthy pregnancy April is Oral Health Month. During this month, you may see information about oral health for children, adults, and seniors. But did you know that oral health is important during pregnancy as well? There is a lot of information available about how a pregnant woman can take care of her body in order to ensure the best possible outcome for her unborn child. However, until recently, taking care of her mouth, teeth, and gums during pregnancy was not given much attention. Did you know that hormonal changes increase a woman’s risk for oral health problems during pregnancy? Poor oral health not only affects her health, but may also affect
the health of her baby. Studies have shown a potential link between severe gum disease (periodontitis) in pregnant women and premature and low birth weight babies. Premature birth can put a baby at risk of death within his first month and at risk of lifelong health problems such as chronic lung disease. Many women do not have the information they need – or have false information – about good oral health for themselves during pregnancy and for their babies’ first year. Some common myths about oral health and pregnancy include that it is normal for women to lose a tooth for each pregnancy, that developing babies
take calcium from their mother’s teeth, and that some problems with teeth and gums during pregnancy is acceptable. This is not the case. Women with good oral health care during pregnancy are no more likely to get cavities or lose teeth than at any other time. However, pregnancy may worsen pre-existing oral health problems or problems that arise during pregnancy and are not treated. Another common myth is that it isn’t safe for women to visit a dentist while they are pregnant. Routine cleanings and treatments are safe – and are recommended – for pregnant women. Further treatments for oral health problems
can also be done safely during pregnancy. Pregnancy is not a time to avoid dental care. After pregnancy, many mothers do not know that their own poor oral health may contribute to early cavities in their young children. Mothers are the most common source of transmission of cavity-causing bacteria to their babies. Babies are not born with the bacteria that cause cavities. Instead, they are “infected” sometime in their early life (though sharing spoons and soothers). Mothers who have healthy mouths are much more likely to have babies who are free from these cavitycausing bacteria. Oral disease is preventable and treatable. A woman can take
these simple actions to protect her own and her baby’s health: • Brush teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, and floss daily. • Brush tongue. • Eat a healthy diet. • Limit sugary foods. • Make an appointment to see the dentist. Now, more than any other time, an exam of teeth and gums is needed. • Avoid sharing spoons, soothers, and other items between the mother’s mouth and the child’s mouth. • Take child(ren) for a dental visit by age one and regularly from then on. By following these simple actions, a woman can help ensure that her baby is given the best opportunity to be healthy.
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18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK
SERVICES INSURANCE
¾ Auto & Home Insurance ¾ Farm & Commercial Insurance ¾ Health & Travel Insurance ¾ Life Insurance & Investments ¾ Farm Succession & Estate Planning ¾ Notary Publics Landis Of¿ce Hours: Biggar Of¿ce Hours…
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
304 Main St., Biggar Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204 Website: www.biggarinsurance.ca Email: biggar@biggarinsurance.ca
100 - 2nd Ave. W., Landis Phone: 306-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044 Website: www.landisinsurance.ca Email: landis@landisinsurance.ca
“We’ll getcha covered”
Contact us for all your insurance and Ànancial services 306-948-3926 …located in the Professional Building 223 Main St., Biggar
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701 - 4 Ave. E., Biggar
306.948.3996 Open Monday-Friday
REAL ESTATE
Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial
McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat
Phone: 306-948-5678
WYLIE SEED & PROCESSING INC. Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table
Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price! Call: Bill: Dale:
306- 948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394
Plant located 8 miles south of Biggar on Hwy #4, ¼ mile west on Triumph Rd.
DUANE NEUFELDT
Heavy Truck Repair
SERVICES
SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair
Panasonic, Samsung,
TIRES
403 Main St., Biggar
Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm
1st Ave. West, Biggar
306-948-8055 Fax: 306-948-2763 www.DuaneNeufeldt.com
Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation
306.948.2700
Your authorized
LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer; and Your authorized
SaskTel Mobility and
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of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated
FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS… • Selling/Buying • Residental • Farm/Acreage • Commercial • Recreational
Hair Salons
Cari Perih Residential Salesperson
Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George
Wally Lorenz
306-948-3376
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 Web site: www.remaxbattlefords.com
AGRICULTURE
after hours George: 948-4042 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar
KRF Auto 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 Owned & operated by Kevin Fick
Mane Essence Hair Salon
227 - 1 Ave. East, Biggar
• Taking appointments Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays. (Saturday and evenings on request)
YH Truck, Ag & Auto
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306-948-1722
Contact Christina @
306-948-2712 PHOTOGRAPHY
Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.
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306-948-2814
Rebel Landscaping 306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky • Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting
• Topsoil • Lawn Care • Leveling • Sod • Patio Blocks
• Snow Removal • Fences •…and Laser Engraving • Promotional products much more (mugs, mousepad, etc)
“Your complete decal and signage shop”
306-
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A Sign of Qualilty! • Wood, metal, plastic signs • Vehicle & window graphics • Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs
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207 Main St., Biggar
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8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. • 8 a.m. - Noon.
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Burnt Orange Solutions
BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE
Open: Mon.-Fri.
113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar
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Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 Fax:
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Biggar Sand & Gravel • trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating OfÀce …
306-948-5455 Anne G. Livingston
CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer • photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc. Call Anne @ 306-948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net
• Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com
Hwy 14 East, Biggar 306-948-2109 Use all modes of advertising… CLASSIFIEDS WORK …call
306-948-3344
SERVICES HAULS TO THE DUMP Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck
Ph/fax: 306-948-3856 or cell: 306-948-7896 J. G. Smith
THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth Box 736, Biggar
Phone: 306-948-5600
HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky
306-658-4474, Landis COURIER/HAULING Custom Embroidery Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire Judy Kahovec… 306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935
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
306.237.7671 TROY MAY, owner/opertor Fax:306-237-.TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan
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
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Biggar, Sask.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
It’s week two of CAA Saskatchewan’s worst roads campaign
THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19
What roads are making the top ten list and what does the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association have to say about roads in Saskatchewan? It’s week two in CAA Saskatchewan’s 2015 worst roads campaign and the nominated roads and votes are steadily being tabulated. The campaign which started March 25 has currently attracted around 1100 votes. Saskatchewan motorists including CAA Members are nominating and voting for what they believe is the worst road they’ve travelled on recently in the province. A road qualifies as a “worst” if it is in general disrepair with potholes, cracks, has poor signage or congestion or is too narrow for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to share safely. To date, the top 10 leading worst roads are: 1) Saskatchewan 4, Val Marie 2) Saskatchewan 36, Coronach 3) Saskatchewan 13, Trossachs 4) Saskatchewan 18, Fife Lake 5) Saskatchewan 322, Silton 6) Saskatchewan 155, La Loche 7) Saskatchewan 51, Kerrobert 8) Saskatchewan 18, Rockglen 9) Saskatchewan 354, Dilke 10) Pasture Road, Rosetown In Saskatchewan, one association that understands the importance of good roads and infrastructure is the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association (SHCA). The 200 plus members of SHCA have contracts with the provincial and municipal governments to build and maintain highways and roads. “We’re a Prairie province which means that the majority of our products and resources, including people rely on ground transportation,” remarked Shantel Lipp, SHCA President. She added, “Good roads mean safe driving for everyone so road building and maintenance is very important to us. We know there is always work to be done in this area which is why we encourage all motorists to help identify roads they feel need repair. We look forward to working with all audiences to help keep our roads safe for the motoring public including our residents.” Motorists can cast their votes online at caask.ca/worstroads
until April 17, 2015. On Monday, April 20, the list of the top ten roads for the 2015 CAA Worst Roads Campaign will be announced and posted online. This list will also be sent to the appropriate government groups. The total number of votes in
the 2014 campaign was 4,651, with 2,800 votes in the 2013 campaign and 2,900 votes received in the 2012 campaign. The CAA Worst Roads campaign helps put a spotlight on the troublesome and even dangerous road
conditions in the province and is one tool to help address those roads in most need of attention. Working towards better roads and driving safety is a priority for CAA Saskatchewan.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK
New Horizons Activities by Karen Itterman The courtesy car has been very busy in the last few months. For the month of February the car made 839 trips with the daily average being 44. The car was used by 89 members during the month. March was also a busy month for the car with 73 members using the
car. The total number of trips for the month was 729 which is a daily average of 33. The New Horizons wants to remind our membership that the courtesy car drivers are all volunteers. They all appreciate being able to park the car around 4 p.m. and finish the day of volunteering. The
volunteer office workers are also busy answering the phones when the car is very busy. Without the volunteers the service of the courtesy car which supports many seniors in our community would not be possible. The April calendar of activities for the New Horizons is available at the hall.
Diamond Lodge News by Karen Kammer Hello everyone from Biggar and District Health Care! We are excited to let you all know that we had a great move and look forward to all the new memories in our new building. So to start off with last week’s news. Monday we had our last exercises and mental aerobics in the old Diamond Lodge. During the mental aer-
Monday at 5:00 p.m. is the deadline for ads and classiÀeds
obics we managed to sneak some ice cream in which was delicious. Tuesday and Wednesday were move in days for us. Twenty-seven residents moved on each day. Then in the afternoons we were welcomed by Gary Donahue, Bernard Ochs, Dennis Craddy and some other friends of theirs. They played old favourites for us. We even had our hair salon up and running. Then Thursday the first full day at the Lodge was very busy. We had Bible Study, exercises, bingo and then at 3:30 the PALs came and did the foot washing service for Easter. It was interesting and appreciated.
Firday at 10:20, PALs came back and did a Good Friday Service for us. Saturday was colouring Easter eggs for Easter morning. Then we watched movies and tried out our new popcorn machine. Just like the theatre. Sunday morning the residents were treated to Easter bread and Easter baskets filled with chocolates and other goodies. PALs did church for us. We want to give a big shout out to all our volunteers and staff who helped us out anyway in moving us over to our new building. We waited a long time for this and are happy to be here.