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THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014

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Weekes nominated as candidate for Biggar-Sask Valley member of Caucus Management Committee. In February 2013, he was also appointed as a member of the New Ideas Committee. MLA Randy Weekes was nominated this past Saturday as the Saskatchewan Party candidate in BiggarS a s k Va l l e y Randy Weekes for the n e x t provincial election. Weekes was ﬁrst elected in 1999 and re-elected in 2003, 2007 and 2011. Weekes says it has been very rewarding to serve his constituents for so many years. “I have really enjoyed being part of the Saskatchewan Party government and I look forward to continuing all the good work that is being done,” Weekes said. “It is humbling to be chosen by the people of Biggar-Sask Valley to represent them in the legislature, and be part of a government keeping the province on the right track.” Weekes is an active member of his community. He is a member of St. Gabriel’s Parish and the Knights of Columbus. He has served as chair of the Biggar Knights of Columbus Trade and Craft Show and as a provincial director of Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus. He is past chair of the Saskatchewan Feeder Co-op Association and a past member of the Board of Directors for Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association. “I’d like to thank my constituents for supporting my nomination and I look forward to serving them in the future,” Weekes said. “I’d also like to thank my wife Cindy and the rest of my family for allowing me to serve the people of this province for so many years.” In May 2012, Premier B r a d Wa l l a p p o i n t e d Weekes as the Minister Responsible for Rural and Remote Health and as a

Weekes said it’s an honour to serve in the Saskatchewan Party government as Minister of Rural and Remote Health. “We just announced a

new recruitment strategy to encourage nurse practitioners to work in communities with a population of 10,000 or less,” Weekes said. “We want to make

sure that residents have access to quality primary health services, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.” With Weekes’ nomina-

tion as the candidate for Biggar-Sask Valley, the Saskatchewan Party has nominated six candidates for the next provincial election.

Getting inked for safety sake . . . Biggar RCMP Cst. Brianne Hathaway ﬁngerprints BCS student Rayel Martin as buddies Danessa Holman, left, and Katelynn Zagoruy await their turn. The RCMP were at the school Tuesday supplying interested parents with the peace of mind ID kits - ﬁngerprinting, hair samples, photos - all put together for those just in case situations. Hopefully the kits will never be needed, but the clinic by the RCMP gives investigators that much easier of a job. Rayel, Danessa, Katelynn and Cst. Hathaway were gracious enough to stand for The Independent’s camera, showing how the process is completed. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Prairie Spirit approves 2014/15 school year calendar The Prairie Spirit Board of Education formally approved the school year calendar for the 2014/15 school year at its regular board meeting on Monday, April 7. The approved calendar features a two-week Christmas break, a weeklong break in February (including Family Day) and a 10-day break in April, including Easter. Teachers will begin the school year on Monday, August 25, while students will start the school year on Tuesday, September 2, following the Labour Day long weekend. “We believe the calendar will maintain our focus on

student learning while also supporting students, staff members and families,” said Larry Pavloff, Board Chair. Each year, the Prairie Spirit school year calendar is created through a collaborative process i n cl u d i n g i n p u t f r o m the Board of Education, Division administration, teaching staff, out-of-scope support staff, unionized support staff, parents and students. The division’s Calendar Committee produced two calendar options for all staff to review and to vote for their preferred calendar option. The results of this

survey were shared with the board when the calendar was ﬁnalized. The extensive construction and renovation project at Martensville High School (MHS) will begin this spring. In order to accommodate the school’s construction schedule, the school will adopt an alternate calendar for 2014/15, which the board approved at its regular meeting. The Ministry of Education requires that all school divisions publish their school calendars by May 1 each year. Both Prairie Spirit calendars are available on the school division Web site at spiritsd.ca.

Kick up your heels . . . Dancers take ﬂight at the annual Biggar School of Dance Festival. Dancers from around the province took in the three-day competition at the Majestic Theatre, putting creativity and grace, front and centre. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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The annual BCS Authors’ Showcase was held Tuesday, turning the entire school into a bookworm-paradise. In its 11th year, the day coincided with the SRC Spirit Week’s ‘Jersey Day’. 1. Authors Todd Devonshire and Margy Reid sign books for an eager young reader and her mom. 2. Taking a break, teacher Denaye McMahon and her students talk books and the authors they’ve talked to. 3. Student Katherine Fellehner takes a ‘selÀe’ with author Beverley Brenna. 4. The ‘Bughouse Family Restaurant’ - a tasty break from various sessions. 5. What it’s all about - Kenzie Harrabek reads with mom Andrea. 6. Students listen to author Beverley Brenna talk about her works, ‘Wild Orchid’, ‘The Moon Children’, ‘Waiting for No One’. 7. Todd Devonshire talks about ‘Rink Burgers’, his acclaimed tome. 8-9. Rapped attention - kids were completely immersed in Margy Reid’s ‘Lexi’s Magic Clothes’ and ‘A Crazy Day’.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Maritime musicians hit the Majestic April 24 The ﬁnal concert of the Biggar and District Arts Council performance season hits the Majestic Theatre, April 24 with Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys. Hailing from Prince Edward Island, the award-winning group serve up old-time roots music with an energy level that practically yanks you out of your seat by the collar. If ever someone was deserving of the nickname “Crazy Legs”, it just might be Gordie MacKeeman. His thrilling dance style mixed with great bluegrass vocals, Peter

Cann’s blistering guitar solos, and the lively multi-instrumental talents of Thomas Webb and Mark Geddes, and Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys are a complete entertainment package. With a slight bend of his knee, Gordie MacKeeman launches into a song. Guided by the sharp cuts of his ﬁddle, his famous crazy legs shake and twist with a laughing regard for physics. The whole time, his Rhythm Boys deliver a surefooted roots instrumentation to accompany the spectacle. It’s a joyful

sight that divides the line between the band and the audience. It is this pomp and spirit that Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys set out to capture. Hailing from Prince Edward Island, The Rhythm Boys’ exhilarating live show has drawn international attention. They were given the Galaxie Supernova Award at the 2012 Ottawa Folk Festival for their outstanding performance. Tom Power, host of CBC Radio’s Deep Roots, recently called them his “Best Discovery Band” at the 2012 East Coast Music Awards.

The group toured the United Kingdom three times last year, including performing on the main stage at the Glastonbury Festival. It’s roots music that sets its goals much higher than simple reproductions of the past. MacKeeman overseas the alchemistic mixture of stringed acrobatics like a modern day Bob Wills. Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys performs at the Biggar Majestic Theatre Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available at de Moissac Jewellers.

Gordie MacKeeman, ﬁddle in hand, will be at the Majestic, April 24. (Submitted Photo)

RM of Biggar council minute highlights The regular meeting of the RM of Biggar No. 347 was held April 10 at the municipal office. Prior to the start of the meeting, newly acclaimed Councillor Robert Hammond, took the Oath of Office. Minutes of Council meeting held on March 18, 2014 were approved. Council confirmed the purchase of a used loader from Hodgins Auctions. Council directed that a new utility truck be purchased. The Annual Report of the Biggar Museum was received and the Rm’s Contributions to the Museum were confirmed for 2014 and 2015. Charlene Bradley, Manager, and Cameron Durfey, Regional

Manager, Parrish and Heimbecker, met with Council to introduce themselves and to provide an update on the terminal project in the municipality. The Municipality indicated that it will contact the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure about the need for a wider approach and turning lanes at the Highway 51 turnoff on Oban Road. A public hearing was conducted to receive submissions regarding the Zoning Bylaw and Ofﬁcial Community Plan amendments that permit salvage yards as a discretionary use and amendments that increase the number of animals units for an intensive livestock

operation from 100 to 300. There were no written or verbal submissions received and the bylaws were given second and third reading. The bylaws will now be forwarded to the Ministry of Government Relations for Ministerial approval. The wage rates of hourly paid employees were increased four per cent, excluding employees hired in 2014. The purchase of the 2014 supply of culverts was authorized. Prices for plastic culverts will be requested with lowest price being accepted. The erection of stop signs at the following CRP crossing locations were authorized: Mile 50.17 - between Sec. 26

and 27-35-13-W3 (north and south sides); Mile 51.27 between Sec. 33 and 34-35-13-W3 (south side only). Council received and approved the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bank Reconciliation Report, Council Remuneration and the list of Accounts for Payment. The RM Weed Inspector was authorized to attend a workshop in Moose Jaw related to control and monitoring of Invasive Weeds. Correspondence was received from Goldburg Gravel – 2014 Fuel Surcharge; D. Zagoruy – Request to Close and Lease Road Allowance; West Central Municipal

Aman for a building permit to construct a tin farm storage building on NE-19-34-13-W3 was approved. Council was advised that CP Rail has increased the speed of its trains through the Municipality because improvements have been made at the crossings in the RM.

Government Committee – re: Subcommittees; Ministry of Highways – re: 2014 Rural Road Trafﬁc Count Program; and direction was given as required. The Administration was directed to provide a review and comparison of various systems available on the market to monitor equipment. An application of Jason

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Letter to the Editor… Dear Editor: The heros of Biggar are often overworked and under appreciated, usually smiling and always willing to lend a hand. I find them at event after event taking on whatever task needs done. You are liable to find them from start to finish at any function. They may or may not have full-time jobs, family size and demands also seem irrelevant they just get it done. Sometimes our heros have been doing a particular job so long that we think, they think, that we can’t get along without them, we can but why would we? Often they have never been approached and asked how to do what they do, so they can hand it over, and besides, why not just ask if you can help them do what they do, and the day that they can’t they know someone else can. Heros seldom think of themselves in that light, often when speaking with them I find them saying “there was a job that needed doing and I was available so why not do it?”. We presently have a wealth of these people in our town, it is easy to say “no one ever comes and helps” but when we look around we have people we are complaining to, remember to thank the ones that did come and help. One of my pleasures when travelling is sharing with others the many things we have happening in our community, and having them share their envy of those things, not the joy at their lack but gratitude at remembering again how

rich we are. I often ask newcomers to Biggar what brought them here and have been told such things as, you had the friendliest main street we visited when looking for a town, the arts community is so rich, the health care that is available are a few that stand out at this time. All of those things that make people want to join us in our town is a direct result of heros. Sometimes our heros sneak into the oddest of places getting criticized

for poor job performance, forgetting that they are volunteers at a thankless job and not paid employees. My challenge to you my fellow citizens of Biggar is to look up and smile at the heros of our town, you will ﬁnd them nearly anywhere you look, across the street or maybe across the table, look up and give that greatest of all gifts and say “Thank You!” Arthur Beadle Biggar

The growth puzzle: Why Canada’s economy is lagging the U.S. Glen Hodgson, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist, Forecasting and Analysis, Conference Board of Canada Economic growth in North America was unimpressive in 2013, and indeed over the past few years. The just-released gross domestic product (GDP) numbers for the 2013 fourth quarter gave the false impression that Canada (up 2.9 per cent annualized) is now outperforming the United States (up 2.4 per cent). This is a blip, and it won’t last. The Conference Board of Canada expects the Canadian economy to grow by 2.3 per cent in 2014 – up from a mediocre 1.7 per cent in 2013, but nearly a full percentage point slower than the 3.1-per-cent growth forecast for the U.S. economy. The U.S. private sector is in full recovery, and a two-year ﬁscal deal in Congress ﬁnally provides a stable policy backdrop. A similar pattern of growth is expected in 2015. Indeed, Canada may grow more slowly than America for the decade to come. Numerous factors explain this outlook. One

positive explanation is the faster pace of fiscal adjustment in Canada, in order to restore balanced budgets federally and within provincial governments. The Conference Board expects the Canadian government sector to grow by only about 0.5 per cent this year, with similar modest growth next year. This fiscal outlook is a good thing over all. Significant fiscal stimulus was added in 2009-11 to fuel the recovery from the global recession, resulting in fiscal deficits across the country. Adding exceptional fiscal stimulus was the right thing to do at the time – but so is steadily withdrawing the stimulus today, to ensure that budgets get rebalanced and public debt levels remain firmly under control. The other positive factor is the different pattern of recovery from the 2008-09 global recession for Canada and the United States. The Canadian economy quickly rebounded in mid-2009 and has been steadily closing the gap between longterm potential growth and the actual growth results. The U.S. five-year

recovery has been more halting, but is finally picking up momentum in 2014 – better times finally appear to lie ahead. Three other reasons for the slower Canadian growth outlook offer less reason for optimism. First, Canadian personal debt levels relative to income has never been higher. Although low interest rates are making the cost of carrying that debt affordable for now, the large stock of personal debt is weighing on Canadian consumers and moderating the rate of consumption growth (which is foundational to the economy’s performance). Second, we are experiencing surprisingly slow growth in business investment, across many sectors. In the face of global uncertainty, Canadian firms are still reluctant to expand their business model through faster investment spending. The Conference Board’s forecast for private investment growth in 2014 is better than last year, but remains weak against historical trends.

Moreover, Canadian businesses may have missed the window for importing technology and equipment at a favourable exchange rate. The days of a Canadian dollar at par with its U.S. counterpart appear to have ended, at least for now, adding up to 10 per cent to the price of imported business inputs. Third, Canada has gone through an extended period of anemic expansion in trade, particularly with the U.S., which continues to be our dominant export market at about 70 per cent of exports. Export growth has shifted from the leading edge of the Canadian economy in the 1990s to a lagging edge. This shift highlights the need for an aggressive strategy to diversify our international trade and open up access to other markets. The long-term growth outlook for Canada is also more modest. The United States has the dual advantage over Canada of a higher fertility rate (meaning faster population and labour force growth), and a more dynamic and innovative economy. These combined

factors suggest that U.S. long-term annual growth could be at least 0.5 per cent higher than the Canadian long-term outlook. This translates into slower growth in real incomes for individuals and families, and slower revenue growth for governments – at a time when cost pressures for health care and other priority public services are mounting. Provincial governments in particular are already feeling the ﬁscal squeeze of rising health costs and slowing revenue growth. In short, we expect Canada to underperform on economic growth compared with the U.S., both in the near term and over the longer term. This reality will have implications for governments, businesses and individuals, and will increase the pressure to consider different policy and business pathways that could unlock growth potential. Doing the same old things and expecting better results is not realistic. Glen Hodgson is senior vice-president and chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada.

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One of my favourite newspaper websites is the New York Times. I’m not sure why -- I like the layout and there is always some interesting obscure article tucked away at the bottom that catches my eye. This time it was a story on the World’s Fair. The Times was inviting readers to send in their stories about their visit to the 1964 World’s Fair held in New York. Fifty years later the Times was preparing a special issue marking the anniversary. The editors were looking for stories -- perhaps it made a signiﬁcant impact in your life or there is a memory that stands out or there is a really neat story to tell. They are also looking for photographs or memorabilia. There are some lasting landmarks from the 262 hectares of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park which featured pavilion from around the world. Walt Disney World designed some futuristic exhibitions and you could say this was the premiere of It’s A Small

World. Animated dolls and animals played as a symbol of international unity while people rode in a boat ride around the world. The 12-storey tall stainless steel Unisphere and spaceship like towers of the New York State Pavilion are still the most recognizable structures remaining on the grounds today. It is here that the United States Open tennis tournament is held every year in September. More than 51 million people attended the fair. The Vietnam War was raging. The Baby Boomers were children and the whole generation gap-cultural revolution was just starting to take shape. The motto was “Peace Through Understanding” and the focus was on the space age. It was light years away from home computers, iPads and smartphones but corporations demonstrated mainframe computer systems, CRT display, Teletype machines and telephone modems. There were two

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World’s Fairs held in Canada, Expo 67, International and Universal Exposition in Montreal and the 1986 World Exposition on Transportation and Communication held in Vancouver. Both fairs had their setbacks and triumphs. Expo 67 is considered to be one of the most successful fairs held with 62 nations participating. It set the single day attendance record with 569,500 visitors on its third day. After the fair most of the pavilions continued called Man and His World but as time went on the buildings deteriorated and eventually were dismantled. Today the area is used for parkland and recreational use. Expo 86 in Vancouver was opened by Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales. It featured 54 pavilions which were designed in square modules which could be added depending on the requirements of the exhibitor. Total attendance was 22,11,578 with an

economic contribution valued at $3.7 million. Overall the buildings fared better than the ones in Montreal. The western half of the site has or is being developed into parks and high rise condominiums. The Sky Train has become the backbone of the city’s transit system. Science World has been expanded and now operates as a science museum. BC Place Stadium is the home of the BC Lions and other sports teams and was the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Canada Place is a major downtown convention centre and cruise ship docks. Plaza of Nations is now used as a concert venue.

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PALS donates to Family Centre . . . Mary Ann Nostbakken, left, representing PALS (Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans in Service) hands over a cheque to Georgina Heather of the Biggar and District Family Centre. A total of $620 was raised during the recent Michele and Kevin Ackerman concert at the Majestic Theatre, April 5. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 MUNICIPAL BY-ELECTION 2014 Whereas Robert Hammond, nominated for the ofÀce of Councillor for Division No. 3, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the ofÀce will take place on May 7, 2014. Dated this 3rd day of April, 2014 Tammy Knuttila, Returning OfÀcer

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by Bob Mason

Z-z-z-z! They tell me that the book “1001 Nights” was quite popular in Sinbad the Sailor’s time. Telling about one of the local Sultans who decreed that when a pretty girl married him one day, he had her killed the next morning! Finally, one beautiful girl offered to marry him if he would listen to one story she told. After they were married

she told him one exciting story, except for the interesting punch line. The Sultan wanted to hear the interesting part, but she never told him until they jumped into bed the next night. Then she started another story ... Apparently, she kept this up for 1001 nights (according to ancient Arabic tablets), until he

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ﬁnally fell for her and didn’t have her executed! Heck, Yours Truly (who used to be good at math!) 66 years x 365 days per year = 24,750 nights, has slept with the same woman for over 24,000 nights, and nobody is going to write a book about him, or carve an Arabian tablet about him either! Personally, Y.T. thinks that a lot of Scherayade’s (later Sinbad’s) stories, like all stories, are a lot of B.S. But if that Slahriyar (the Sultan) doesn’t catch up to me before Y.T. ﬁnishes this column below are some of the real, Simon-pure, authentic, genuine, down-to-earth placed where Yours Truly has slept! I suppose a fellow should start at the beginning of things. In which case Y.T. sure remembers the small, side-railed cot that he spent many of his childhood nights in. Sometimes Y.T. thinks that cot had a lot to do with young Bole’s later outlook on life – he’s been trying to “get out” of things ever since! I even remember mother (they are like that, eh?) coming in many times to “cover me up!” when the blankets fell off! Like everybody else in

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those days, a lot of our sleeping furniture wasn’t very new or high-class. One of our old beds that we used caused us to roll to the middle, whether we liked it or not! Y.T. still has bruises on his back from jumping into it just as Walt jumped in from the other side! The local ladies always made lots of quilts, and mebbe that was a good thing, because over the years, the shavings we used for insulating our walls had settled quite a bit, and we sure noticed it quite a bit, come February! We slept in a lot of cold houses when we were boys! Up north that old tin heater was our only salvation! Y.T. worked for a farmer one time, who, although he seemed to have lots of money, didn’t have a very large wood pile, and the “thundermug” under the bed froze every night! I think that one of the most high-class beds Y.T. ever slept in, was at the old “Avenue Hotel” in P.A., when they rented him a room there for $1.25. Y.T. only had 50¢ left to catch a train for Battleford the next day! In that whole winter of work in 1937 Y.T. cleared only 75¢! We were almost frantic one night, while sleeping beside a far-off hay slough, and moved onto an opposed nearby hill to get away from the clouds of mosquitoes (“Off” hadn’t been inRooted in Faith

vented yet!). When the local nurse checks my blood today it is something like “115 over 90”. When those mosquitoes checked it (every few seconds!) I’ll swear there were “100,000 over just us 2”! It tears my heart (and lack of judgement) to remember the night I threw my bedroll into a cowpath through the bush and was scared awake by a loud nearby snort! One night Rickie and Y.T. made a comfortable bed of leaves! It wouldn’t be fair if a fellow didn’t complain about the many nights Y.T. tried to sleep while in the army – expecially in the infantry! Yours Truly found out, early on, that the “lower” on an army cot was a “no! No!”, especially if there was a “wet” canteen in camp for sometimes the air on those bottom beds was of very poor quality! Another (ahem!) advantage that “uppers” had on “lowers” was when, on our troop ship, halfcut the small ropes on the top three hammocks, resulting in (guess who!) on No. 4 having three big boys fall on him. Yours Truly was billeted on “F” deck of the troop ship “Aquitania” right at the bottom of everything . . . next stop China! We slept outside in the snows of Holland in January 1945, but Y.T. doesn’t recommend that kind of stuff unless you live in a

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tropical country – or Saskatchewan in August! Although each man was issued with an army blanket (often not enough!) some of us collected a whole bunch of them for a Dutch family that didn’t have any! Often Y.T. wonders if any of that family moved to balmy Saskatchewan! Yours Truly often laughs when he thinks of those times and wonders why he cuddles up to his nice warm wife on a cold night! A fellow should tell a little more, mebbe, about the discomfort most active soldiers experience during wars, of sleeping out in the cold, crawling into a haystack to keep warm, trying to sleep in some straw-ﬁlled tank track, or battling the cold by downing the old handful of rum! All the time knowing, instead of having a cup of coffee with those men in grey uniforms, you were going to try and kill them! This Arab girl, Scheherazade (in the name of women), may have halted the Sultan’s rule about killing his wives, I dunno, but mebbe she was a little nervous that her scheme wouldn’t work! Phyllis and Y.T. have been married for over 65 years, and Y.T. hasn’t tried to kill her once! Looking back over this ancient history stuff, a fellow should appreciate it more. Yet all Y.T. seems to do is get sleepy!

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Just what are the worst roads for far? Find out in Week Two of CAA Saskatchewan’s Worst Roads campaign ca/worstroads until April 25. A road qualiﬁes as a “worst” if it is general disrepair with potholes, sink holes, cracks, has poor signage or congestion or is too narrow for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to share safely. At the close of the campaign, the list of top ten roads will be sent to the appropriate government body and will also be available online at caask.ca. The total number of votes in the 2013 campaign was 2,800 and 2,900 votes were receive in the 2012 campaign. Working towards better roads and driving safety is a priority for CAA Saskatchewan. The Worst Roads Campaign helps put a spotlight on troublesome and even dangerous road conditions in the province and is one tool to help address those roads in most need of attention.

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Caution with cough and cold meds for children

any medicine, use a dosing cup, dropper, or dosing syringe to make sure you give the right dose. Do not use a spoon from your kitchen. Other Things You Can Do For Your Child • Give your child lots of ﬂuids to drink so they do not become dehydrated. • Medicines like acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) or ibuprofen (e.g., Advil, Motrin) are okay to use and can help make your child feel better. These medicines come in a liquid for younger children and chewable tablets for older children. • For a stuffy nose, keep your child’s head up, try saline nose drops, or use a room humidiﬁer. When to Call Your Child’s Prescriber Call your prescriber

The staff and students of

BIGGAR CENTRAL SCHOOL 2000 would like to extend a warm invitation to attend

2014-2015 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Students are welcome to explore our classroom environment and Kindergarten program, as well as socialize with like-age peers, during either two hour block. Parents are welcome as well! Your child is eligible for Kindergarten if they will be 5 years old by December 31, 2014. Please bring along your child’s Birth CertiÀcate.

For more information, please call BCS 2000 at 306-948-2117 or email: carolin.kapiniak@sunwestsd.ca

if your child: Is under 3 months old; Is not wetting as many diapers as normal; Has a temperature higher than 102° F (38.9° C); Has ear pain; Has red eyes or has yellow eye discharge; Has a cough for more than one week.

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There are many medicines for coughs and colds that you can buy without a prescription. These medicines are for a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, or cough. Even though some of these medicines come in a liquid form, they may not be okay for children under 6 years old. These medicines can sometimes cause bad side effects in small children. A few small children have even died after using them. There is no good proof that cough and cold medicines work well in small children. So their use may not be worth the risk of something

bad happening. What Should I Do Now? • Do not use any cough or cold medicine in children under 6 years old unless you check with their prescriber. • Do not use antihistamines like diphenhydramine (Benadryl, others) to make your child sleepy. • Do not give your young child medicine that is made for older children or adults. • Read and follow all directions on the medicine bottle. Be sure to read the “Drug Facts” on the label. This will list what is in the medicine, warnings, and directions for use. • Do not use two medicines at the same time that have the same things in them. • When giving a child

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It’s week two of CAA Saskatchewan’s Worst Roads campaign and the votes are steadily rolling in. The campaign, which started in April 1, has currently attracted over 2,600 votes. Saskatchewan motorists are nominating and voting for what they believe is the worst road they’ve traveled on recently in the province. So far the top 10 leading worst roads are: 1) Saskatchewan 21, Paradise Hill; 2) Saskatchewan 24, Leoville; 3) Saskatchewan 44, Eston; 4) Saskatchewan 51, Major; 5) Northern Woods and Water Route, Carrot River; 6) Saskatchewan 155, La Loche; 7) Saskatchewan 908, Ile-a-la-Crosse; 8) Saskatchewan 123, Cumberland House; 9) Saskatchewan 51, Kerrobert; 10) Saskatchewan 35, Francis. Motorists can cast their votes online at caask.

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The more things change . . .

by Calvin Daniels

The demise of the Canadian Wheat Board forecast by its biggest supporters if single-desk selling powers were to be striped away seems to have been a bit overly dramatic. Of course those who believed the end of singledesk selling would be the panacea to end all the woes of farmers with wheat, durum and barley bound for export. It won’t be. There will be issues regarding deliveries, sales and pricing under any conceivable system, as witnessed this year with tardy rail line service which is causing an export backlog in a year

when grain supplies are massive on Prairie farms. There is even some compelling likelihood the more disciplined approach to grain handling a single-desk seller brings to the marketplace might have aided the current situation. Ultimately the CWB was changed by the federal government, and whether it is a great move on their part, or an impending disaster will only be fully determined by looking back after several years have transpired. In the meantime the CWB appears to be adapting pretty quickly

to the new world order it finds itself operating in. The CWB recently announced the construction of its second state-of-theart grain elevator. This one near Colonsay, Saskatchewan. Situated on the Yellowhead Highway approximately 65 kilometres east of Saskatoon, the elevator at Colonsay will feature 42,000 metric tonnes of storage and is scheduled to open in time for the 2015 harvest. “I’m excited to be able to announce the construction of our second elevator in Colonsay so fast on the heels of our Bloom elevator announcement,” said CWB president and CEO Ian White in a prepared release. “We see significant opportunity in the Colonsay area for a fast and efficient grainhandling facility that will provide the customer service that farmers have come to expect from CWB. CWB’s growing network of modern grainhandling facilities across the Prairies will provide farmers with more choice

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out in the country during a critical time in the ongoing transformation of the grain industry.” The same release noted with the announcement of the Colonsay elevator, CWB’s overall asset network for the CWB now include elevators in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Mission Terminal in Ontario, and Les Élévateurs des Trois-Rivières in Quebec. In addition, CWB’s two Equinox class laker vessels are scheduled to be operating in the St. Lawrence in 2015. “It won’t be long before farmers driving down the highway will be able

to physically see the equity that is being built in CWB. CWB’s farmer ownership plan is designed to give farmers a stake in their value chain after privatization simply by delivering against our contracts,” said White in the release. “We have been tracking deliveries for all our farmer-customers since the 2013 harvest. As we continue to grow, the beneﬁts to farmers will grow with us.” In terms of grain handling facility ownership, at least on the Prairies themselves, the CWB is a newcomer to the ball.

But it does have some assets it can utilize to gain a foothold rather quickly. The CWB should also have some long-term export relationships in its pocket, relationships they can leverage into deals. That is good news for the system which needs competition. It’s also good for farmers to have another player at the table with their interests closer to heart than many international grain handlers with dividend-hungry investors who are far removed from farming.

Applications for Western Livestock Price Insurance now available Applications are now being accepted for a new livestock price insurance product designed to help cattle and hog producers manage unexpected price declines. The Western Livestock Price Insurance Program (WLPIP), announced by federal and Western provincial ministers on January 24, enables livestock producers to purchase price protection on cattle and hogs in the form of an insurance policy. This new insurance product offers protection against an unexpected drop in prices over a de-

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ﬁned period of time, and is available to producers in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Administration costs are covered by the federal and provincial governments through Growing Forward 2 while premiums are fully funded by producers. Western Cattle Price Insurance will help reduce producers’ exposure to price and basis risk. Producers have the option of insuring their calves, feeders, or fed cattle as well as selecting only basis protection for fed cattle. Western Hog Price Insurance is designed to offer coverage based on current Western Canadian market conditions. Alberta’s Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) will be the central administrative body for the program to maximize administra-

tive efﬁciencies. Producers can contact their provincial AgriInsurance agency for information on how to enrol. “This spring, Western cattle and hog producers are encouraged to make livestock price insurance an integral part of their business plans,” said Gerry Ritz, Federal Agriculture Minister. “Our government will continue to work with the provinces and industry to develop new and innovative risk management tools for Canada’s world-class agriculture industry.” “I would encourage cattle and hog producers to look closely at this program and see whether it can be a part of their risk management strategy,” Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “Producers can visit their local Saskatchewan Crop Insurance ofﬁce to learn more and get started.”

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Village of Landis Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Village of Landis for the year of 2014 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the ofÀce of the assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days: Tuesday and Thursday, April 17, 2014 to May 20, 2014. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the Assessment notices have been 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, Lana Gerein, Village of Landis, Box 153, Landis, SK, S0K 2K0, by the 20th day of May 20, 2014. Dated this 17th day of April, 2014. Lana Gerein, Assessor

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Perdue Complex and Bowling Alley begin preparations for 25th anniversary On April 9, eight members from the Perdue Complex and the Bowling boards met to start planning their 25th Anniversary celebrations. Discussions involved the date, supper, entertainment, a presentation of through the years, and of the complex future.

Bingos were the main fund raiser during the time of construction time of our building, we thought it would be fun and nostalgic to include bingo, a fund raising elimination draw and bowling on the day of the event. The next meeting will be at the Perdue Complex, four weeks

from our ﬁrst meeting. We ask our Community and surrounding area, if you are interested in helping out some way, to please contact any of the Complex or Bowling Board members. Keep checking for more updates on our big 25th Anniversary Celebration event!

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Alley Katz Bowling scores Tuesday Mixed League: MHS – John Hammond, 224; MHT – Gerry Devenny, 537; WHS – Leisha Desrosiers, 263; WHT – Leisha Desrosiers, 682. New Horizon’s League: MHS – Jack Eckart, 243; MHT – Jack Eckart, 637; WHS – June Hoppe, 151; WHT – June Hoppe, 421. Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Glen Shockey, 236; MHT – Glen

Shockey, 606; WHT – Dorothy McCarty, 216; WHT – Dorothy McCarty, 526. Y.B.C. Leauge: Bowlasaurus: High Score – Sawyer Heimbecker, 67. Pee Wee: High Score – Maggie Genaille, 111; High Score Double – Maggie Genaille, 216. Bantam: High Score – Cassie Raschke, 126; High Triple – Tristan Otterson, 290. Juniors: High Score – Madison Genaille, 124; High Triple – Justin Otterson, 308.

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Movin’ on . . . Biggar Central School Senior, Clarke Sopczak will be the sole Blazer moving on from West Central Districts, hosted at BCS this past Saturday, to Regional play in Moose Jaw this weekend. Sopczak took top spot in Boys Singles with Outlook’s Andrew Hanna, second. Girls Singles: 1st Naomi Hanna, Rosetown; 2nd Jayde Hydson, Dinsmore. Boys Doubles: 1st Dole Elaschuk and Quad Robinson, Eston; 2nd Nick Dodds and Austin Daniluk, Loreburn. Girls Doubles: 1st Emilt Akre and Kenzie Derdall, Outlook; 2nd Jordyn Smith and Dani Hopkins, Elrose. Mixed Doubles: 1st Alana Blazek and Beau Sinclair, Rosetown; 2nd Kendra Winny and Sidney Spokes, Rosetown. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Perdue Bowling scores (week ending April 11) Club 55: MHS – Bob Mason, 181; MHT – Gerald Nicholls, 479; LHS – Carol Lemon, 210; LHT – Elizabeth McMahon, 545; THS – Bee Gees, 1,090; THT – Bee Gees, 3,188; MHA – John Latta, 159; LHA – Carol Lemon, 160. Ladies League: LHS – Dorrie Laberswieler, 218; LHT – Donna Eaton, 616; THS – High Rollers, Zeros, 1,080; THT – Zeros, 3,104; LHA – Dorrie Laberswieler, 191. Men’s League: MHS – Al Levitt, 242; MHT – Al Levitt, 600; THS – J.A.G., 748; THT – J.A.G., 2,078; MHA – Al Levitt, 189. Mixed League: MHS – Dennis

Notschke, 276; MHT – Dennish Notschke, 639; LHS – Joey Levitt, 195; LHT – Joey Levitt, 543; THS – D.J.’s, 1,144; THT – D.J.’s, 3,168; MHA – Al Levitt, 188; LHA – 174.

Y.B.C.: Juniors – Skylar Elliott, 138; Bantam Girls – Trystyn Wegwitz, 87; Bantam Boys – Rylee Moody, 146; Bowlasaurus – Ayden Moody, 76.

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Diamond Lodge News by Karen Kammer Hello to everyone! We have been busy this week with some awesome activities. Monday morning we started off with some exercises. In the afternoon we played Shake Loose a Memory. Tuesday morning we had current events. The afternoon we were treated to a sing along with Louise Souillet Hawkins along with her husband Ron. The residents enjoyed it very much and love to sing along and tap their feet to the music. Wednesday we played Yahtzee. Later in the evening we had a clothing show where residents could buy some new clothes for spring. We will soon be seeing lots of new outﬁts around the lodge. Thursday morning we

exercised. After lunch we had bingo. One table was winning the majority of bingos. Lucky! Friday at noon we had barbecue club. The smell of onions frying could be smelled throughout the building. In the afternoon we sang some old songs along with the piano playing of one of our residents. Saturday morning we played Home Sweet Home Bingo. We watched “Patch Adams” in the afternoon. Sunday morning we played some different games and after lunch we had Associated Gospel do our church service. Thank you! One minute it is snowing and the next time you look the sun is shining. Only in Saskatchewan. Enjoy your week.

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Daren Kurulak, left, Reid Gunderson, centre, and Ken Andreas. (Submitted photo)

2014 Henry Kelsey Big Game & Angling Awards Banquet The 2014 Henry Kelsey Big Game and Angling Awards banquet was held on Saturday, April 5 at Balgonie. Close to 250 people were entertained by emcee Darrell Crabbe, executive director of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. David Pezderic, President of the SWF presented the awards to the many deserving provincial

wildlife members. Pat McKenzie, outgoing chairman of the Henry Kelsey committee thanked everyone for all the support he recieved and wished Joyce Lorenz congratulations on being the new chairperson. Many awards were presented with Biggar Wildlife members, Darren Kurulak taking ﬁrst place for this northern pike (34 lbs. 8 oz.), catch

and release. Also in the Angling category was young Reid Gunderson, who took two awards, including ﬁrst place for his rainbow trout (5 lbs. 15 oz.) and third place for his northern pike (20 lbs. 1 oz.) catch and release. In the Big Game category, Ken Andreas took second place in the Typical Mule Deer category (archery) for his mule deer in velvet at 201 2/8.

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BCHS Graduating Class of 1974 reunion by Tom Bissonnette for The Independent

The Jewish nation wandered in the desert for 40 years before returning to their promised homeland – not unlike the graduating class of 1974 that plan to return to their home town this coming July 25 through 27th. In many ways it seems like only yesterday that I graduated and left my home town yet I realize that it has been a long time. Many times in my life when people ﬁnd out that my home town is Biggar they ask ‘Do you know so and so?’ and I have to admit that I have heard the name but I don’t know the people. With that in mind I look forward to returning to my roots and reconnecting with the people of Biggar. I am excited to be part of the planning committee for the 40th anniversary of the Graduating Class of 1974. Our plans so far have our group tentatively meeting at the Biggar golf course on Friday evening, July 25 for an informal barbecue, and a nine-hole golf tournament. Saturday we will be utilizing the Community Hall all day starting with a pancake breakfast followed by a come and go luncheon where family and friends can stop in and visit with the

grads of 1974. Saturday evening will bring a sit down banquet followed by a social/dance with music supplied by our former teenage band ‘Brew’ consisting of Bob Dyck, Tim Heese and John Mair. Sunday morning will tie things up with a nondenominational church service and a breakfast at the acreage of Bob and Wilma Dyck. What can the people of Biggar do to help make our weekend a success? We need people to spread the word as we still have some classmates that we have not been able to contact. Our main contact venue is our Facebook site at: facebook.com/proﬁle.php?id=371826402945139. We will soon have our event page on Picatic where people can sign up for the weekend, the site is located at: picatic.com/event13863435287483. Some people may need places to stay and hotel space seems to be limited in Biggar so if you would consider billeting someone for the weekend or making your place available as a Bed and Breakfast you can e-mail me at tabissonnette@gmail.com I will post your info on our Facebook page and e-mail our attendees. Finally if you know some of the past grads and want to stop by for a visit we will be hanging out at the Biggar Community Hall pretty much all day Saturday, July 26. Stop in and say hi!

Museum appreciates volunteers Some tasty quiches were eaten by over 40 volunteers at the Biggar Museum and Gallery on Saturday, April 12. Serving a brunch is the museum’s way of saying Thank You to all the volunteers that make the Biggar Museum and Gallery! (Photo for The Independent by the Biggar Museum and Gallery)

by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery Biggar Museum and Gallery invited all their volunteers for brunch on Saturday, April 12. The Board of Directors and the staff brought tasty quiches, wifesavers, mufﬁns and fruit and served them in the Credit Union Gallery. Surrounded by Diane Larouche-Ellard’s art, ‘A Wing and a Prayer’, over

40 volunteers ate and visited! The Biggar Museum is not a dusty, stagnant place. Far from it! The museum is always changing, and always vibrant. The archives are well organized and available to researchers. The Credit Union Gallery is booked year round with art and activities! All this

is because of the work by our volunteers! Whether or not one has the time to hang displays or bake a pie, every moment is valued. Every moment is appreciated. All those volunteer moments have created and will continue to create and maintain a tribute to the Biggar’s past and present! The

Biggar Museum and Gallery is a tribute to those who built Biggar and area and a legacy to the children of the area.

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MEMORIALS SILVERNAGLE, Edward: December 1, 1931 - April 16, 2007 “Quietly remembering everyday Deeply missed along Life’s way Just as he was, he will always be. Treasured and loved in our memory.” … love Pearl and family 16p1 DONAHUE Family… Linda: February 13, 1951 February 28, 1998 Mabel: October 9, 1917 April 19, 2000 Cecil: October 12, 1915 April 4, 2007 Beverly: September 21, 1948 April 17, 2012 “Memories are cherished.” … love Pearl Silvernagle and family; Earl/Dale Donahue and family 16p1 KEITH, Marie Antoinette: November 9, 1939 to April 21, 2012 “Memories of you still cast a gentle glow. they brace our days and light our paths wherever we may go.” Remembered with love by your family. 16p1

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MEMORIALS HUBER, John Rudolf: In loving memory, who left us ¿ve years ago, August 24, 1923 April 22, 2009 “Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, missed, forever dear. Deep in our hearts a memory is kept to love, to cherish, to never forget. Today, tomorrow, our whole lives through We will always love and remember you.” Love and miss you, Monica and family 16p1

CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank Dr. Muller nurses, and staff at Biggar Hospital for their excellent care, while I was a patient there, also to neighbours, friends, and family who sent Àowers, and good wishes, and came to visit. All very much appreciated. Thanks everyone. Dorothy Larlham 16p1

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SUNDAYS in APRIL: Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Potluck after service on the 27th. 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.; Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. Pastor Wicks can be reached in the of¿ce at 306948-3424, Tuesday through Thursday. 36tfn Until APRIL 25: Biggar Museum is presenting “A Wing and a Prayer” exhibition by Diane Larouche Ellard in the Credit Union Gallery, Monday to Friday, 1 - 5 p.m. 14c3 THURSDAY, APRIL 17: 7:00 p.m. PALS will be hosting a Maundy Thursday Foot Washing Service at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcome. 14c3 FRIDAY, APRIL 18: 3:00 p.m., PALS will be hosting a Good Friday Service at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcome. 14c3

The grave could not hold Him. Victory over sin and death is the good news of the gospel. Jesus didn’t save us in our sins, but from our sins.

“Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear Fond memories linger everyday Remembrance keeps him near.” … your loving family TROJAN, Vera: “We who loved you, sadly miss you As it dawns another year In our lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of you are ever near.” Remembered by family 15p1

This SATURDAY, APRIL 19, the Seventh-day Adventist Church family will celebrate Easter with a foot-washing service and communion at 11:00 a.m. in the Biggar New Horizons building. We have an open communion so community folk are welcome to join us for the service. 1 Cointhians 11: 26 states: “For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come. (KJV)

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAY, APRIL 20: 7:00 A.M., PALS will be hosting Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at the MAJESTIC THEATRE. Worship band in attendance. Easter breakfast afterward. Everyone is welcome. 14c3 THURSDAY, APRIL 24: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “GORDIE MacKEEMAN and HIS RHYTHM BOYS”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/Seniors, $25 (advance, $20); students, 13 and older, $15; children, 12 and under, $5. Advance and Season tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452. 11c6 APRIL 25, 26 & 27: Plenty & District Community Players present their Annual Dinner Theater… “Aprons”, a comedy by Gary Ray Stapp. Cocktails, 5:30; Dinner, 6:30, Show 8 p.m. Tickets on sale April 3 from 1- 4 p.m. at Plenty Community Hall. After that, please call Sylvia or Larry @ 306-932-4734. Tickets, $30 per person for dinner and show. Reserved seating only. 14c4

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Biggar & District Health Services Foundation Biggar

MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 7:00 p.m. at Biggar Town Council Chambers

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30: St. Paul’s ACW Tea and Bake Sale at Biggar New Horizons, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Living Books in attendance. Everyone Welcome! 15p3 THURSDAY, MAY 1, FRIDAY, MAY 2, SATURDAY, MAY 3: CWL Clothing Drive in church basement. Dropoff Thursday/ Friday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. SHOPPING: Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Proceeds to KidSport and Food Bank. 15c3 TUESDAY, MAY 6: 2 p.m., “Mother of the Year Tea” at Biggar Community Hall, Sponsored by Prairie Branches Enterprise. Entertainment, rafÀe, door prizes, bake table. Silver Collection. Come honour the Mothers of the Year. Open to everyone. 15c4 FRIDAY, MAY 9: PALS is hosting a Garage and Bake Sale at St. Paul’s Anglican from 5 to 9 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 10, a Breakfast and the Garage and Bake Sale continues at St. Paul’s Anglican from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To donate, or for more information, phone Shirley Bennett at 306-948-2852. Proceeds to Outreach. 15c5 GUITAR CONCERT TOMMY EMMANUEL In Saskatoon on Thursday, May 22, 2014 / In Regina on Friday, May 23, 2014. Visit TommyEmmanuel.ca for details. Kindersley Trade Show. June 5-6, 2014. Early Bird booking discount before April 18th. For more information go to kindersleychamber.com or call 306-463-2320.

GARAGE SALE

MISCELLANEOUS

FRIDAY, APRIL 25 and SATURDAY, APRIL 26: Biggar United Church Garage & Bake Sale, 907 Quebec St., Biggar. Use north basement entrance. Friday, 5 - 8 p.m., BBQ starting @ 4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Pancake Breakfast starts @ 9 a.m. (Drop off items and baking Thursday, 12 - 5 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) Contact Jim or Linda Tapp, 306-9482856. All donations gratefully accepted. 14p3

BIG SALE in the Past and Presents Gift Shop at the Biggar Museum! T-shirts have all been drastically reduced. Open Monday-Friday, 1 - 5 p.m. 15c3 COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30). Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca.

AUCTIONS UNRESERVED AUCTION. Terarosa antiques, furniture, advertising, tins, gas pump, Harley Davidson motorcycle, collectibles and more. 10 a.m., Saturday April 19; www. scribnernet.com or 780-8425666. Location: Marsden, Saskatchewan.

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014 Prairieland Park Convention Centre 503 Ruth St. West Saskatoon, SK. Now Accepting Consignments. Don’t Delay Consign Today! David 306-631-7207 306-693-4411 PL # 329773 www.thecollector cargroup.com

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NOTICE This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered. Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our web site at www.swna.com. tfn

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WANTED Four Bourgault Titan II packer arms, 306-948-3474 40tfn Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 3tfn

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TENDER

WANTED 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. 32tfn

CARS & TRUCKS

Wrecking auto-trucks: Parts to ¿t over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports... We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff... Trucks up to 3 tons. North-East Recyclers 780-8750270 (Lloydminster). Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone. Fast approvals, best interest rates. Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877-796-0514. www.yourapprovedonline.com.

LIVESTOCK Registered yearling and 2-yr. old Black Angus bulls for sale. Moderate birth weights, quiet and easy to handle. Contact Mark Haynes, 306-948-2563 or 306-948-7621, Haynes Angus, Biggar, Sask. 15c6

Seed & Feed

PEDIGREED SEED for Spring 2014

Lentils:

CDC Maxim CL CDC Imax CL CDC Greenland CDC Impower CL Peas: CDC Saffron CDC Golden Flax: CDC Sorrel Wheat: AC Vesper VB AC Carberry AC Andrew Canary Seed: CDC Bastia

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THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014

FOR SALE BY TENDER The following forklift is for sale on a tender basis. The unit will be sold as is, where is, located in Landis, Sask.

Good alfalfa grass mix hay for sale. Big squares 3x4x8. Located in ROCKGLEN Sask. 70 dollars a ton or best offer Call 7806217833

Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @ www.westerncommodities.ca

Canadian built by Moduline 1520 sq. ft. Temora $99,900 1216 sq. ft. Oasis/Villa $79,900 960 sq. ft. Tuscan $69,900

For more information please contact the Central Plains Co-op Agro Centre at Landis, (306) 658-2234.

Call Stan 306-496-7538 1-888-699-9280

The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. GST will be added to all tendered amounts.

www. affordablehomesales.ca Yorkton THINKING OF new home for spring? Think Craig’s Home Sales. We have one 2013 left in our yard, at a discount price, come on down. Call Marg 1-855380-2266.

Tenders will close on April 24, 2014 at 12 noon. Tenders may be mailed to: Central Plains Co-op Ltd. Box 970 Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0 Att: M. Moon, General Manager

REAL ESTATE Rental Property for Sale… two buildings, four suites, to be refurbished, 50 ft. frontage, 418 Main St., Biggar. $40,000. Phone 1-780-251-2718. 14p3

LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 201 1/4’s South - 75 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 51 1/4’s

HOUSES for SALE Mechanic Special. House for sale as is, $31,000. Phone 306-951-7501 for viewing appointment. 15p3 House for sale in Landis, Sask. Double corner lot, directly across from the school. Three bedrooms, full basement, good size kitchen with lots of cupboards; washer, dryer, fridge, stove, built in dishwasher and microwave included. Large shed with good garden spot; deck on back of house. REDUCED to $40,000 obo. Would make a great starter home or retirement home. For more information call (306) 948-7161. 38tfn

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Boyer oats, 99% germ, $5.50 bushel, cleaned, 306-329-4324 or 306-222-3753. 15p3 Forage seed for sale: Organic and conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free Delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-863-2900

SPRING SALE ON NOW!

Load Lifter Forklift Lift Height is 168 inches Load Capacity is 8,000 pounds Exact Age Unknown 5,103 Hours 4 Cylinder Perkins Diesel Motor

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

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PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE

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For Sale… R.M. of Glenside #377, SE-23-38-13-W3, cottage, hay and hunting land, 160 acres with bush, sloughs and spring. $109,000 obo. Write, Box 103, Perdue, SK, S0K 3C0 16p3

Ask us about how you can receive up to to $1500 on upgrades!

HOUSES FOR RENT Three-bedroom, one bathroom with garage for rent; some furnishings in kitchen, living room and one bedroom, ¿ve appliances. Damage deposit required. Renter to pay utilities, non-smoking, no pets, mature adults preferred. Available May 1st. Phone 306-948-3676. 16p3 Three-bedroom house for rent, close to downtown and school, Fridge and stove included. Twobedroom home available March 1st. For viewing call 306-9483674 or 306-948-9517 or 306948-7022. 50tfn

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For more information call: Karen/Kevin • 948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wanted Mature Couple as resident lodge managers, Pawistik Lodge, Mile 190, Hanson Lake Road. Duties include: Store management, basic bookkeeping, all duties related to the operation of a fishing lodge. Qualifications: knowledge of boats and motors, general construction knowledge, good customer relations. Please reply with resume to: Scott Jeffrey: 1-8005264177. Email: scott@northernstar.ab.ca

3 Ton O/O, Semi O/O and Semi drivers required to haul RVs and general freight. Semi O/O paid 85% of invoiced amount with open invoice policy. Signing Bonus currently being offered to O/O. Semi drivers paid 40¢/ running mile + pick/drop/border. Bene¿ts, co fuel cards and subsidized insurance. Must have ability to cross border. Call 800867-6233; www.roadexservices. com Attention La Cité School is looking for an Academic Advisor for CBF Shilo/Manitoba R0K2A0. Full time contract from April 11 to late June 2014, renewal opportunities. Bachelor degree, bilingual, at least 2 years of professional experience in teaching, supervision and management required. Please send your resume to Sheila Dubé: sheiladub@gmail.com E & L Building Contractors Requires labourers to work in Macklin, SK. Full time Competitive wages Will Train to Suit Immediate Full Time Position Lodging provided. Contact Chris @ 306-753-2887 SARCAN is seeking individuals to ¿ll casual positions on a call in basis. There is potential for more hours throughout the busy season. Please mail resumes to Box 1060, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 16c2

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306.948.4141 - Sherry Thompson We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca Biggar & District Arts Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/events. Contact Denise at 306-948-2452. 40tfn CUSTOM ROOFING INC. Full Service Roo¿ng. Great Rates! Residential & Commercial. 50 Years in Sask. Shingle - Tar & Gravel - Torch On Repairs. Full Liability & WCB - BBB Member FREE ESTIMATES 306-2444343

Is currently seeking full-time Production Workers for their chicken plant in Wynyard, Sask. Starting wage is 13.84/ hr with a comprehensive benefits package and pension program. All applicants welcome! Call Linda @ (306) 554-2555 EXT 238 for more info Send Resumes to: Linda Karakochuk Sofina Foods Inc Box 760 Wynyard, SK SOA 4T0 Fax: (306) 554-3958 Email: LKarakochuk@sofinafoods.com

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THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK -15

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OBITUARIES Matt Webster 1920 - 2014

DRIVERS WANTED

Come Join our Team. Crop Production Services Canada is a division of Agrium (www.Agrium.com), and one of the largest farm market retailers in North America. We are currently recruiting for a FT Warehouse / Operations Support to join our team at our Biggar, SK location. The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license, solid customer service skills and a Áexible working schedule. Experience is a deÀnite asset, but will train. The individual will be responsible for warehouse and fertilizer plant operations, associated paperwork, yard maintenance, general repairs, and delivery of fertilizer and crop input products. Interested applicants should apply with their resume online at www.cpsagu.com/careers or fax to (519) 268-3484. Start Date: April 22, 2014

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. WorkWeek & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at: www.sperryrail.com, careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Prairie Branches Enterprises Inc. The satisfaction of working with people with intellectual disabilities is immeasurable. Prairie Branches Enterprises Inc. is looking for people of all ages and backgrounds to provide direct support to adults with disabilities. We are now accepting applications for casual employment, day, evening and night shifts; weekdays and weekends in Unity, Wilkie and Biggar. Nature of duties: Reporting to the Residential Manager, the successful candidate will, by following the established person-centered plan programs, provide support to participants in a manner that maximizes their potential and quality of life. This includes but is not limited to: participant support and personal care, administering medication, maintaining a home-like atmosphere, arranging and attending events with the participants, and administrative duties. Required quali¿cations: 1. A valid Saskatchewan Driver’s license*. 2. A current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check must be presented at time of application. 3. Willing to work with adults with intellectual disabilities. 4. Knowledge of spoken and written English. 5. Must be available to work shift work. Disability Support Worker Certi¿cate*, Rehabilitation Certi¿cate*, Continuing Care Aid Certi¿cate* or education* in related ¿elds would be an asset. *Applicants must provide documentation to indicate they meet the quali¿cations.

Wages: $15.51 - $16.16 per hour depending on education; rest wage is $12.82 per hour. Please submit resume & cover letter by April 24, 2014 to: Human Resource Of¿ce Box 597, Wilkie, SK S0K 4W0 PH: 306-843-2088 FAX: 306-843-2085 E-mail: pvarga@prairiebranches.ca

DEADLINE for April 24 paper due to Easter Weekend

THURSDAY, April 17th ~ 5 p.m. ~ Office CLOSED for Easter Friday, April  and Monday, April 

We are deeply saddened with the passing of Matt Webster on April 10, 2014, just short of his 94th birthday. He was predeceased by his wife of nearly 70 years, Jennie (2010); daughter, Phyllis Harris (2005); son, David Webster (2012); and daughterin-law, Judy Webster (2013). He is survived by his children… Isabell Stark (Brian) of Calgary, Alta.; Matt of Saskatoon, Sask.; daughter-in-law, Gail Webster of Langley, B.C.; and son-in-law, Joe Harris of Biggar, Sask.; grandchildren, Donald (Ann Marie) Webster, Troy (Annette) Webster, Neil Start, Tracy Stark, Michael (Zhenya) Webster, Stephen (Colette) Webster, Andra (Tyler) Mackenzie; greatgrandchildren, Eric and Kyle Webster, Anya and Sasha Webster, Abby and Aniken Mackenzie; and his last remaining sibling, Isabell Scobie of Edmonton, Alta. Dad was born April 23, 1920 in New Westminster to David and Elizabeth Webster. At the age of 14, he started working n the Bob Thompson farm south of Biggar. A number of years later, he bought a farm in the Monarch district. He had many stories bout driving a team of horses in the dead of winter to Lizard Lake to pick up Åre wood; and also working in the mines around Sudbury during the winter. After leaving farming in the late 1940s, the family moved to Biggar where he worked as a mechanic on the railroad for a number of years. Following this, he operated the Biggar Recreation Club for many years and he also ran a taxi service. Later in life, he worked for the Town of Biggar until his retirement. He loved to travel and put many thousands of miles on the numerous Volkswagon bugs and other cars he owned over the years. He was a frequent visitor to Las Vegas from the early days up until he was no longer able to travel. These trips also took him to every horse race track in western Canada and the United States. The family is planning to remember Matt’s life with a Graveside Memorial Service on SATURDAY, APRIL 26.

Provincial Education Sector Strategic Plan announced APRIL 11, 2014 Education Minister Don Morgan, along with Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) President Janet Foord, announced the historic Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) at the SSBA Spring Assembly. The ESSP is the first ever province-wide plan to be developed in cooperation with all education sector partners, approved by the 28 school boards and accepted by the Government of Saskatchewan. “This is an exciting time for the education sector and I look forward to moving ahead with all school boards on a unified approach to education in Saskatchewan,” Morgan said. “This sector plan is the first of its kind in Saskatchewan, it aligns our province’s shared goals while still recognizing local priorities and was designed to put the student first.” “We have appreciated the opportunity to work in shared leadership with the Ministry of Education throughout the development of this plan,” Foord said. “It’s a great opportunity for us to achieve the ambitious, yet attainable, desired outcomes we have for Saskatchewan students. I want to express my appreciation to board members, senior administrators, and professional and support staff who worked in partnership with the Ministry of Education to develop the plan. Now it’s

time to put the plan into action.” The ESSP provides short and long term outcome goals for education leading up to 2020. The sector priorities for this year are reading and First Nations and Métis learning outcomes. The development of the ESSP incorporated the feedback of more than 1,000 people, including public school divisions, catholic school divisions, Conseil des écoles fransaskoises, First Nations education directors and principals, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, Métis

Nation - Saskatchewan, Ministry of Education, school boards and students. The ESSP is the action plan that will prioritize and deploy the work the sector needs to do in order to achieve the common goal of supporting every student to reach their full potential, as well as fulﬁlling the targets in the Plan for Growth. Moving forward, the ministry and each division will use the ESSP to develop regional plans, evolving from the Student First discussions and priorities identiﬁed in the ESSP.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014

SGI reminds Saskatchewan residents trafÀc safety laws are changing The laws around impaired driving are getting a lot tougher in Saskatchewan beginning June 27, 2014. Instead of the current 30-day licence suspension, new drivers caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol will face a 60day licence suspension and will have their vehicle seized for three days. That is just for a first offence – penalties increase based on the number of offences. Experienced drivers will also face longer licence suspensions and vehicle seizures. These are some of the many changes resulting from recommendations made by the Special Committee on Traffic Safety. The committee was formed by government last year to address the high rate of injuries and fatalities on Saskatchewan’s roads. “Harsher penalties are aimed at deterring the unsafe choices some Saskatchewan drivers

are making,” Minister responsible for SGI Donna Harpauer said. “We want drivers to think twice before making a bad decision, like getting behind the wheel after drinking or texting while driving.” Other traffic laws being introduced in the province effective June 27 include: • Convicted impaired drivers will face mandatory user-pay installation of an ignition interlock device on their vehicle for a minimum nine months on a first offence and up to five years for subsequent offences. • Drug-impaired drivers will face the same consequences as drinking drivers. • Drivers caught using their cellphone while driving for the second time within one year will have their vehicle seized for up to seven days. • Drivers will face harsher penalties when they’re travelling at 35 km/h or more over the

speed limit (compared to the current 50 km/h). • Booster seats will be mandatory for children under seven years of age, less than 145 cm (4’9”) in height and under 36 kg (80 lbs) in weight. • Photo radar will be piloted at three highrisk locations (Circle Drive in Saskatoon, Highway 1 and Ninth Avenue intersection in Moose Jaw, and Ring Road in Regina) and in school zones. Recommendations made by the Motorcycle Review Committee will also result in changes this summer, many with a focus on new riders: • Riders in the Motorcycle Graduated Driver Licensing (MGDL) program and their passengers will be required to have their arms and legs covered, wear hand-covering gloves, ankle-covering boots, and either an approved three-quarter, modular or full-face motorcycle helmet.

• MGDL riders will have to place a placard on their licence plate to indicate they are a new rider. Placards will display a red “L” for riders in the learner stage and a green “N” for riders in the novice stages.

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• Drivers will be required to hold a Class 5 or higher driver’s licence before applying for a motorcycle learner’s licence. • New riders will have to demonstrate their ability to operate a motorcycle through

a basic ability test or successfully complete an approved training program before getting a motorcycle learner’s licence. For more information about these trafﬁc safety changes, visit SGI’s Web site at sgi.sk.ca.

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Leslie’s Drugstore 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. • Pharmasave 304 Main St., Biggar 100 - 2nd Ave. W., Landis • Quick Stop Phone: 306-948-2204 Phone: 306-658-2044 • Super A Foods Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

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

306-948-5291

DMH ELECTRIC for all your electrical needs Construction, consulting and Maintenance Licensed Journeyman

Dion Harrabek 306-948-2657 cell: 306-948-9136

Helping you Help yourself Phone:

306-948-2295 Fax: 306-948-5050

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

• Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates Ph: 306-948-5393

Cell: 306-221-6888

Goldburg Electric Ltd.

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

• Five Inch Seamless • Fascia • Call now to secure your spot

Dan… 306-281-5090 Chad… 306-280-1524 Email: chadnixey@ hotmail.com

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Nick Maguire 306-948-3325 (home) 306-948-4558 (cell)

Michelle Spuzak, R.M.T. (NHPC member) Located @ New Beginnings Wellness Centre, 114 - 2nd Ave. W., BIGGAR

Services available…

• Shamanic Healing • Psychosomatic Therapy • Massage • Emotional Release Therapy

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PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar, Sask.

306-948-3389 Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

Family Therapist and Marriage Commissioner (Wilkie)

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306-918-7264

Biggar

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available. 306-948-2548 or 948-9710

Perdue Massage Clinic Registered Massage Therapist (MTAS) Evenings and Saturday appointments available.

Phone or Text:

306-321-4991 Website: www.perdue massageclinic.com www.facebook.com/ perduemassageclinic

New Beginnings Wellness Centre “Putting PERSONAL back into ﬁtness training!” Wayne Baldwin, PFT, CPTA, CNHC

Specializing in Exclusive Seasonal Personal Training Sessions! …for weight loss,

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• Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

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HEALTH/WELLNESS

NOW SERVING THE BIGGAR AREA FREE ESTIMATES 5-inch continuous eavestrough

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Build fences and decks For all your fence and deck needs, give me a call…

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

HEALTH/WELLNESS

LAROCHELLE CONTRACTING

MADGE

dionh@sasktel.net

PHILLIPS ELECTRIC

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

• ‘Ideal Protein’ Weight Loss • ‘Slender You’ Figure Salon

Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions

Weight Loss Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

* Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certiﬁcates available

306-948-7274

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

Visit us @ 114- 2nd Ave. W., Biggar Where you can feel right at home!

Box 323, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Cell… 306-948-8048

Phone… 306-948-2548

OPTOMETRISTS

PRAIRIE BOYZ VINYL FENCING LTD.

306-951-7666, Murray; 306-948-2953, Walter (h)

306-948-4565 (c)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LEGAL SERVICES

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

BUSSE LAW

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OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone:306.882.2123 Emergency (after hours) 306.882.2006

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6 Ave. East, Biggar, Sask. Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg. Hours… Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. th

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

102 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

306.948.2208

Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

Roe & Peszko is a full service law ofﬁce that practices… ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Criminal Law Commercial Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko Lisa Watson look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-3408

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

ACCOUNTING

Hair Salons

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Christina Prpick of

Garry A. Faye

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

• Taking appointments Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays. (Saturday and evenings on request) Contact Christina @

Phone: 306-948-5133

306-948-2712

Chartered Accountant Notary Public 201B-2nd Ave. West

Mane Essence Hair Salon

PHOTOGRAPHY

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPEN: Tues.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

306-948-2183 Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

Photos by Jocelyn Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.

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306-948-2814 BOOKS

Kirk Ewen

Pat Wicks,

Doctor of Optometry

Living Books Distributor

Fitness Centre Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss 30-minute Circuit Personal Training Fitness Classes

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

115 - 1st Avenue West 1 Rosetown, Sask.

body sculpting, strength training.

306-375-7055

• residential or acreage • FREE estimates and fence designing • full service or premade for the do-it-yourself handyman • tongue and groove style

DENTAL

Roderick B. Campbell, CMA In Biggar Every Tuesday. Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments… 1-855-651-3311

• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

Ph: 306-948-4430 or 306-948-4460 rod.campbell@sasktel.net Box 988, Biggar, SK

Please arrange to pick up your photos that have been submitted for publication. .…thanks, The Independent 122 Main St., Biggar

205-3rd Ave. East, Biggar Books, gifts, cards. Shop at my home! Call 306-948-3427 for appts.

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INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

COURIER/HAULING

SERVICES

BIGGAR COURIER

Panasonic, Samsung,

• Biggar to Saskatoon • Same day Service • Monday to Friday • 24-hour Answering Service

~Brian and Cathy Fick~ Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Poole

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist, Wealth Consultant Credential Asset Management Inc.

Cell: 306-948-7524

LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer;

216 Main St., Biggar

948-3955

Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352 Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc., and mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities Inc. ®Credential is a registered mark owned by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

AUTOMOTIVE

M & N REPAIR 701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

306.948.3996 Open Monday-Friday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial

Heavy Truck Repair

KRF Auto Centre “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 st

227 - 1 Ave. East, Biggar

306-948-1722

after hours George: 948-4042

SEED CLEANING

1st Ave. West, Biggar

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

306.948.2700

Phone: 306-948-5678

Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

Wylie Farms Ltd.

Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System Prairieland Collision Rosetown, Sask.

306-882-2289

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

Hwy 14 East, Biggar 306-948-2109

Rebel Landscaping 306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky • Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

Troy May, owner/operator Fax: 306.237.TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

HAMM’S TRUCKING

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

FOR PROMPT FRIENDLY SERVICE …CALL US WITH YOUR GRAIN AND FERTIZER HAULING NEEDS. • WITH EXPERIENCED OPERATORS AND RELIABLE EQUIPMENT ‘WE WILL GET-R-DONE’

MORSE & PERDUE, SK

306-629-3332

SEED CLEANING Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

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

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

MONARCH MEATS

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

• sides of Beef available

306-948-3384

Biggar Sand & Gravel • trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating OfÀce …

SERVICES

306-948-5455

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

The Country Clipper

Bob Kobelsky

306-658-4474, Landis THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth Box 736, Biggar

• All Breed Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory) • Natural health care for pets • Massage “Acupressure”

For appointments and inquiries, call

306-948-2091 Mon. - Thurs., 7 a.m. - 5 pm. 2 mi. N. on Hwy #4, 2-½ mi. E. on Golf Course Rd.

Phone: 306-948-5600 A Sign of

COURIER/HAULING

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

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

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

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 Fax:

306-948-5699

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

Modern Licenced Abbatoir

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

306-948-3376 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

Toll Free: 866-403-2298

Email: garethmckee@burntorangesolutions.com Website: www.burntorangesolutions.com

306.237.7671

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair

100% handwash

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

222 Main St., Biggar

Tel: 306-986-2600

Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

TIRES

AUTOMOTIVE

BURNT ORANGE SOLUTIONS

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Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance

• Computer Sales • Support and Consultancy • Backup and Disaster Recovery • Email • Wired/Wireless Networking

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Pamela Eaton

COMPUTER SERVICES

Your authorized

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

SERVICES

Custom Embroidery Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire Judy Kahovec…

• Laser Engraving • Promotional products (mugs, mousepad, etc)

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GAS STATIONS

Perdue 5-Star Service - Under NEW Management Esso Full Service Gas Bar & Restaurant 306-237-4363 Open: Monday-Sunday • 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Holidays: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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Call us now for your FREE quote on all your printing needs.

Phone: 306-948-3344

306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935

and more…

Anne G. Livingston

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer • photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc. Call Anne @ 306-948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

Contact 306-948-3344 to have your business listed here, ask for special rates and sizes

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