Feathers most fowl . . . Two waterfowl sail on water north of Biggar, last week. With the weather taking a more winterlike slant, you could say it has all gone fowl. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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The Biggar Skating Club held their annual spring tradeshow at the Community Hall, April 22, hosting many vendors, all plying their wares to an eager group of shoppers. The weather outside didn’t hamper the shopping, and the skating club made a bit of muchneeded cash for next season. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
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RM of Biggar imposes fire ban The Council of the RM of Biggar No. 347 have placed a fire ban on the municipality effective March 20, 2017. All fires are prohibited with the exception of the use of an enclosed barbecue apparatus. Council will continue to look at this matter on a regular basis to determine when and if the fire ban will be lifted. Please note, for those that do not abide by the fire ban, fines can be issued in accordance to Bylaw No. 1-2009 – a bylaw to establish penalties for contravention of bylaw pursuant to the Municipalities Act section 381 – the RM can fine an individual $2,000 for the first offence and $250 for each day the offence continues. A corporation can be fined $5,000 for the first offence and $250 for each day the offence continues. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Administration Office.
Lucky Country . . . Up and coming country tunesmith, Zachary Lucky brought his show to the Biggar Majestic Theatre, April 21. His bittersweet tales of the road, love and the open prairie was a fantastic
and compelling show. Lucky was out promoting his album ‘Everywhere A Man Can Be’. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
Biggar RCMP recognized Sun West encourages community to support publicly funded education
Biggar RCMP Detachment Commander, Sgt. Colin Sawrenko, left, accepts congratulations from Superintendent Rob Cameron, for Biggar Mounties and their continued efforts. (Submitted Photo) “When you are dedicat- officers have toward colOn April 20, RCMP lection of information. ed and work hard, hard F Division Assistant “We have much more work pays off,” says Sgt. Criminal Operations work to do. We’re motiSawrenko. Officer Superintendent vated. We will continue The detachment has Rob Cameron, Officer to be diligent in the made significant arrests in Command of Federal detection and prosecuin the pursuit of detectPolicing, presented Bigtion of people involved ing illicit drug traffickgar Detachment with a in drug trafficking,” Sgt. ing. This continues to be Certificate of AppreciaSawrenko added. driven by the dedication tion for 2016. Biggar Detachment was Biggar RCMP make another drug bust recognized for their dediOn April 13, Biggar Act (CDSA). She was also cation to the F Division RCMP investigated a charged with Possession Intelligence Program. complaint of someone of Cocaine, contrary to The detachment was who may be in possesSection 4(1) CDSA. the top contributor in sion of controlled subKowalchuk was Central District for 2016 stances. remanded over the Easwhen it came to criminal Investigation revealed ter weekend to North intelligence gathering. the person was in posBattleford. She made Biggar Detachment outsession of a quantity of her first court appearperformed every detachcocaine. ance in North Battleford ment in the district, 22-year-old Melissa on Monday, April 17. some of which are much Kowalchuk of Biggar She was released on an larger in size. was arrested, remanded Undertaking Before a This recognition is and charged with PosJudge with several conappreciated. The perforsession of Cocaine For ditions. mance came as no surthe Purpose of TraffickHer next court appearprise to Biggar Detaching, contrary to Section ance is May 3 at provinment Commander Sgt. 5(2) of the Controlled cial court in Biggar. Colin Sawrenko. Drugs and Substances
Sun West is urging school division residents to continue adding their voices in support of publicly funded education. Sun West has joined the growing list of school divisions in wake of the recent budget implications to the education system. Sun West adds that communities have indicated an overwhelming support for locally elected boards prior to the March 22 provincial budget, which announced cuts to education funding. The cuts will impact the ability of boards to make decisions at the local level, Sun West says, adding that boards are deeply concerned about the consequences this will have on students. “On behalf of students we ask our community members to continue to voice their opinion in support of publicly funded education,” said Karen Itterman, Sun West School Division board chair. “With proposed amendments, Bill 63 removes local say in the education of our students. We encourage community members to contact their local MLAs and share messages on social media. The Government of Saskatchewan needs to hear from us regarding what is best for students.”
The provincial government cut education funding by roughly $55 million; per student funding on average is down almost $500 a student for the upcoming school year, while salary cuts will be 3.5 per cent, Sun West explains.
In addition to the above, Sun West says Bill 63 proposes amendments to The Education Act that will see elected boards having less say in public education and the government having more decision-making responsibilities.
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Time to simplify the tax process April 30 is Sunday. Deadline for that yearly duty -income tax filing. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation reminded Canadians that, with only a few days left, it is probably too late to read the federal Income Tax Act. Here’s why: It is 3,164 pages long containing 1,055,652 words taking the average reader 58 hours to read. That is approximately the same length as the entire seven book Harry Potter series. It’s unclear who would want to read it. It does make one wonder if all those words are necessary to tell Canadians the percentage they must pay on their income. The Income Tax Act was first passed in 1917 as a “temporary measure” to help pay for World War I. That Act was 11 pages long. By 1948 it had grown to 88 pages. The 1970 edition was 424 pages and Canadians started complaining that it was too complicated. According to the CTF a complex system is inefficient and increases the cost of compliance. One hundred years later, perhaps it is time for a more simpler tax system. The question is: “how”? P.H.
Trade ties to U.S. states a powerful tool by Carlo Dade and Naomi Christensen From “America First” to border taxes to reopening the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown out the rule book on trade, and with it everything that Canada thought it knew about how to deal with Washington. As Ottawa scrambles to come up with ways to respond, one answer — and perhaps Canada’s best hope for dealing with changes in the United States — is quietly emerging outside of Ottawa: on the ground,
province-to-state engagement. Provincial premiers, MLAs and bureaucrats have exclusive, peer-topeer access with their American counterparts — a unique channel to exercise influence in the U.S. not enjoyed by China, Europe or any of our other competitors. That’s why recent trips to the U.S. — such as to Iowa, Washington, D.C. and points in between — by Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley have been and will continue to be so important. This engagement outside of the beltway partially explains
why Canada is so well-liked in the U.S. and has so far largely avoided the backlash on trade down south. This is not an insignificant accomplishment, given that the United States is still Canada’s largest market. But this willingness of local U.S. government officials to listen to Canadian counterparts, welcome them into their offices and legislative conventions and give them a seat at the table in meetings of governors does not automatically happen. It requires real effort — investment of time, money and politi-
cal capital. The 4.5-percent cut in the new Saskatchewan budget to the department responsible for this outreach work is understandable, given the current economic climate. But if the province wants to keep revenue flowing from trade with the U.S., investing in our relationships there is critical, given what we have seen so far with the Trump presidency. And it’s not just the Washington administration. Advocates at the state level for policies such as country of origin labelling (COOL) are seizing the
companies trade throughout the entire U.S. Most companies trade only with specific cities or regions such as Boise and Chicago, or southern California and South Carolina. Last year, nearly half (48.6 per cent) of Saskatchewan’s exports were sent to the U.S. Yet, 70 per cent of those exports went to just 10 states, of which Iowa is one. To resolve issues that smaller companies face, the ability of a premier, a minister or an MLA to get a governor, mayor or state house speaker on the phone is far more important than
calling Washington, D.C. — that is, if anyone in Ottawa could be convinced to prioritize a Saskatchewan ask ahead of one from Ontario in the first place. We have seen how good a tool this is in the past on issues such as COOL and Buy America, where strong provincial relationships with colleagues in U.S. states helped resolve conflicts that were hurting Saskatchewan exporters. These successes usually fly under the radar, often by necessity so as not to damage friends in the states, where compromise and concession is a fast path
to electoral defeat. The choice for Saskatchewan and the other western provinces is clear: Support the investments of time and resources by provincial officials to take control of the province’s economic destiny in the U.S., or sit back and hope for the best from Ottawa and Washington. It really isn’t much of a choice. Carlo Dade is Director of the Trade & Investment Centre at the Canada West Foundation. Naomi Christensen is senior policy analyst at the Canada West Foundation.
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Celebrate music on Music Monday
Government restores funding for libraries The Government of Saskatchewan announced April 24 that it will be restoring funding for Saskatchewan libraries back to the 2016-17 funding levels to ensure that regional and municipal libraries and the interlibrary loan services remain operational. The announcement will provide $4.8 million in addition to the $3.5 million that was announced on budget day, March 22. “Premier Wall has always said that we would be the kind of government that would admit its mistakes and then fix those mistakes,� Education Minister Don Morgan said. “There were many necessary, difficult decisions taken in this budget, however the reductions in library
funding without giving libraries the tools to meet the new challenge was a mistake. So today I am announcing restoration of library funding as well as a consultative review with the Saskatchewan libraries and municipalities to determine the way forward in terms of what is best for library users and communities as well as what is also financially responsible.� Funding for the Pahkisimon Nuye-Ah library system in Northern Saskatchewan remains consistent with last year’s funding level at $974,000. “The decision by Minister Morgan and Premier Wall to restore funding will ensure the continuation of the best provincial library system in Canada,� Regina Public Library Board Chair Sean
Quinlan said. “Today’s announcement will positively affect generations of Saskatchewan residents today and into the future. The Regina Public Library will work with government to ensure our library system is sustainable.� The government will be engaging with libraries, municipalities and the public to develop a long-term strategy for the future of libraries. This will include reviewing The Public Libraries Act to ensure libraries have modern legislation that reflects current needs. This will also involve working with libraries to find efficiencies, including options for transportation and co-location, to ensure the most effective use of available resources.
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pulse rate and blood pressure; improves sleep quality; boosts immune system and reduces pain; reduces depression and anxiety. When we think about our daily lives, perhaps that is why music
is playing somewhere in the background. At work, at home, while driving the car, in the shops. Some of us may not consider ourselves “musical� but music is a huge factor as we go about our day.
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Hadfield spoke of the experience of performing the song with thousands of young people on the ground while he was in the Space Station. Music is a unifying force, indeed. Even though the starting point is through schools, the entire community is encouraged to participate. It is the world’s largest single event and is dedicated to raising the awareness of music education. Community groups, politicians, professional organizations, the music industry, ensembles and artists have participated in the full day celebrations. Music does so much for us. Billy Joel says “music is healing.� It can be soothing just listening to “tunes�, the term used these days. Scientists have observed that music: improves visual and verbal skills; keeps an aging brain healthy; makes you happier; has an effect on heartbeat,
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These word are from Sing It Together, written by Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas. Jordan and Thomas are JUNO award winning songwriters who teamed up to write this anthem for Music Monday. The powerful recording can be found on the Music Monday website and the voices come from all cultures of Canadian music. It features Inuit throat singing, MÊtis fiddling, indigenous drumming and children’s choirs. The song is a tribute to Canadian music heritage as the country celebrates its 150 birthday. Music Monday is relatively new, starting in 2005. But, since then 6.3 million people have
participated; 15, 325 tennial, Music Monevents have been regisday takes on a special tered. Not meaning. bad for 12 We have a years. The country with goal is to a deep and have parrich musiticipants cal heritage. across the Startcountry ing with sing the our First anthem Nations song. communiThis year ties, our Music ethnic backMonday is grounds, May 1 and taking in an anchor all genres event will -- classical, be held in folk, counPeggy Hasein try, rock. Ottawa. It is an Perhaps attempt one of to demonstrate the the most memorable importance of music in Music Mondays was our lives. Everyone’s when Canadian astrolives, not just those who naut, Chris Hadfield are blessed with talent. participated in the live Music shapes the lives concert from the Interof every person, every national Space Station. community. This is a The theme song that celebration of that -- the year was Is Somebody link between music, Singing and Hadfield communities, culture co-wrote the song with and heritage. another JUNO award This year, as we celwinner Ed Robertson of ebrate the sesquicenthe Barenaked Ladies.
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“10.30 eh?” He “went out” poor Gus, at the break of day, Oh, his homely arts, and his kindly ways! The Lord hath given and taken away. Hark sounds the “Last Post” - Requiescat in Pace! Yours Truly looked up the word “pace” in his big dictionary, and boy oh boy was he ever glad that the book wasn’t any larger! Not only are there quite a few meanings for it and quite a few numbered entrants on how to use those meanings, but also quite a bit of space was given to translations and quotations, where Y.T. (finally) found out that the above words mean: “Rest in Peace”. Whereas the above RIP quote is meant to be used in a lot more sober circumstances, believe me, after perusing a few pages of Mr. Coles book
in the world did he get to him for the Iron Cross! changing it entirely? It took quite a few trips I suppose, seeing he has up and down the above changed mentioned it though, parade square we before some should fellows found make a the right few sen“Pace” and timental could keep statein stop. But ments many a corabout our poral (Y.T. Saskatchincluded) ewan shook their heritage, heads and and the gnashed their “peace” teeth, when that some guys many just couldn’t of the Bob Mason do it, loadpioneers ing to some sought proud parenout here! tal comments “Everyone In the Beatitudes it is was out of step except written that peacemakers our son!” are “blessed”, but Y.T. Many of these boys isn’t sure that many of (and “boys” is the right the men he met in the word!) went into the Serarmy were! vice Corps as drivers and An army “Pace” contributed to some of (according to KRC, the the convoy mix-ups that King Regulations of we often heard about! Canada), the Canadian Some of them even Jim Reiter, MLA Military College of Cana- joined the armoured Rosetown-Elrose Constituency da at Kingston, Ontario, people and Y.T. won215 Main Street, Rosetown or whoever makes these ders (again!) how many Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00 great decisions is 30 of them were with the Tel: 306-882-4105 regulation inches (or 45 BCR’s at Hill 195! Fax: 306-882-4108 centimetres) long, except Enough about this Toll free; 1-855-762-2233 for Big John, who spent “army pace” stuff, eh? E-mail: jimreitermla@sasktel.net most of his army career Before Yours Truly starts Box 278, Rosetown SK S0L 2V0 pacing up and down a shaking his head and Please call with questions or concerns POW (Prisoner of War) gnashing his teeth again! camp in Poland. I don’t have any idea Big John’s “pace” was how much, if any, Dad anywhere between 90 was ever out when he and 120 centimetres depending on what kind of mood he was in! They also tell me that he was a relation of Big Tom Hourie (of N.W. Rebellion fame!), but then, because Tom Hourie had 12 brothers, who ONVENIENT ONDO DULT IVING wasn’t related to him, 1 and 2 bedroom suites eh? Big John never won any … monthly payment includes heat, power, AC, parade square prizes, RO water, taxes, rent and maintance, FREE WiFi that’s a sure thing! But … Underground parking available. it was reported that a … 3% interest yearly paid back on initial investment. whole platoon of enemy soldiers was needed to Call Property manager, Emil, capture him. Also that 306-948-3901 (h) or 306-948-5626 (w) he put up so much resisfor more information and viewing. tance, the German Army darn near recommended
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for a while, a person sure needs some rest! It would sure sound a lot better if “pace” was pronounced as “peace”, except that, in the name of “peace”, an awful lot of unrest occurs! Y.T. found this quote by Jimmy Carter (then President of the USA) and cut it out of the Readers Digest years ago: We can’t be both the world’s leading champion of peace and the world’s leading supplier of Arms! This may not seem very important, but what I mean is that in one of the biggest brawls that Y.T. has overseen, one of the bleeding, beat up, scrappers staggered out from the fight, only long enough to tell us that he was really trying to stop it all! Yours Truly started out writing this article about the word “peace” - how
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paced and put up stakes in the fields we were ploughing! It seemed to us that he just walked out there deliberately and stuck them in the ground. One time we checked with a V shaped affair we made, and his stakes were right on! Dad “paced” himself at everything he did, and his example was sure handy when Y.T. got older and couldn’t see where his golf ball went sometimes. If there was a recording device built into some of the clubs the boys gave me, sometimes they would make a report like this: “125 paces at 11.30 o’clock!”, since having “turned” 59-years-old, finding the ball has become part of Y.T’s game, eh? Y.T’s days as a ploughman, following paced-off “strikeout stakes”, and parade square activities are past. Sure we could keep on scribbling away about the impossible maneuver needed to make a 30 “pace” while goose stepping, building a pre-survey house in the open prairie, or exactly how many paces “shortly” claimed it was from our barracks to the nearest pub. But he had better forget all that stuff and concentrate on what
really counts to him any more - golf! It’s true that one of these days he is going to “trade-in” his clubs for a high-class pair of canes! With his eyesight getting worse, and his mind obviously on the way out, well... Whereas Yours Truly used to hit the ball Y2+P13 yards now he does well if he hits it Y+P=z-z-zz-z! And because he has given up walking, he now uses a cart, he has traded “paces” for “normal breaths” at so many miles per hour. By the time a fellow figures all that out, who needs a golf ball anyway, eh? The game is getting more interesting all the time! I suppose that if a fellow kept an exact record, plus the slope of the course (and a whole bunch more!), he could find his handicap! But one of the most interesting parts of Y.T’s game is “who cares!” Like mentioned above, Y.T’s better golfing days are almost done, but if while playing the Oasis Golf Course west of Perdue, you hear a whispering voice say: “120 pace at 10:30 o’clock,” you’ll know that Y.T’s ghost is out there trying to find his ball! Okay?
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Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll Rural Municipality of Perdue No.
Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll Rural Municipality of Eagle Creek No.
NOTICE is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 for 2017 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:30 a.m to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, except all public holidays.
NOTICE is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Eagle Creek No. 376 for 2017 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Thursday, April 28th to June 27th, 2017.
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
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 file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, R.M. of Perdue No. 346, Box 208, Perdue, SK, S0K 3C0 by the 27th day of June, 2017.
Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, R.M. of Eagle Creek No. 376, Box 278, Asquith, SK, S0K 0J0 by the 27th day of June, 2017.
Dated this 27th day of April, 2017.
Dated this 28th day of April, 2017.
Allan Kirzinger, Assessor
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Trump presidency clouds agriculture’s crystal ball by Calvin Daniels Canadians involved in trade with the United States may have felt a rather chill wind coming out of the south last week. That wind of course was from the mouth of U.S. president Donald Trump who is again rattling his swords in regards to trade, with an eye to reopening agreements including the North American Free Trade Agreement. Last week Trump gave a speech in Wisconsin where he railed against trade deals, calling NAFTA a “disaster”, and given the dairy sector in that U.S. state pointed specifically to the “unfair” rules he deems exist in the trade deal. “Very, very unfair. It’s another typical onesided deal against the United States and it’s not going to be happening for long,” Trump said. “We’re going to call Canada and we’re going to say, ‘what happened?’” The same speech was a kick-off to Trump’s efforts to ‘Buy American’, which at least initially will be an effort based on following existing rules more closely, rather than creating harsher guide-
lines. speaking at a Farm CredThe situation is not it Canada Ag Knowledge exactly unexpected. Exchange event held in When John Gormley, Yorkton earlier this year the long-time radio talk also hinted Trump could show host, and former cause waves in terms of Member trade. of ParliaIn crystal ment, balling the spoke in commodYorkton ity prices earlier DePutthis year, ter said he noted there are NAFTA unknown was a tarinfluences, get for the one being U.S. presiAmerican dent. president “Mr. Donald Trump Trump. says he “We’re wants talking to tweak about a Calvin Daniels NAFTA in loose canregards to non, a wild Canada,” said Gormley card,” he said. during his presentation, DePutter said he has adding that there is no always termed unexway of knowing what the pected shocks in terms of U.S. president means price ‘black swans” addwith the word tweak. ing Trump qualifies as Trump has also said he one of those. wants to see more “drasWhile noting he is tic” changes to NAFTA generally on side with in terms of trade with Republican ideals, Mexico, said Gormley. DePutter said he is not But, Canada may have sure Trump was a good moved up the list in choice as leader. He Trump’s mind, or at least pointed to a general in recent rhetoric. trend away from the conJohn DePutter, founder cept of free trade. and President of DePut“There’s an anti-globalter Publishing Ltd., ization trend going on
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too, which is sad. Agriculture needs exports,” he said. “The U.S. and Canada both benefit from an open grain trade.” Gormley too hinted at the uncertainty Trump creates. “The man takes unorthodox to levels most of us can’t understand,” he said during his Yorkton presentation. “… He turns every single assumption on its head. From beginning to end it will be a presidency without precedent. There is no playbook for him, no template for this.” The most recent trade remarks have to be unsettling for Canadian business as there is a distinct possibility American business will look internally to appease the Trump administration’s posturing. That is worrisome given the importance of U.S. trade for Canadian agriculture. “Seventy-five per cent of Canadian exports go to the United States,” said Gormley, adding U.S. trade with Canada is second only to their trade with China. Specific to Saskatchewan 60 per cent of the
province’s exports head south, with an annual value of about $20 billion, and that includes about $2 billion in canola seed, oil and meal, with the U.S. also a key market for wheat, oats
Biggar Lodge News by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Good morning to all my fellow readers. Hope you are doing well and staying warm in this cool spring. Monday last week at Biggar Health Centre we had exercises and Wheel of Fortune. Tuesday morning was current events. In the
afternoon we had swingbowling. The residents really enjoy playing this game and throwing the ball to me. Wednesday afternoon we played a new game called Scrabble Twist. I use pieces of paper with letters like in the game of Scrabble. The residents have seven letters and they try to use those let-
ters and make as many words possible. In the evening we had a clothing show come in with some new spring attire. Thursday morning was Barbecue Club down Skyview. The residents always get excited for their turn, more so when it is the first of the season. Then we had make your own ice cream sun-
daes in the afternoon. Saturday was picture bingo and a western movie. Sunday morning was had massages and nail time. Sonningdale Pentecostal Church was here for worship this week. Hope to see some of you soon!
and several other farm crops. Anything which works to destabilize that trade, in this case the inwardlooking Trump is not good news on this side of the border.
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NOTICE is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Reford No. 379 for 2017 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:30 a.m to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 28, 2017 to June 27, 2017 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 file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, R.M. of Reford No. 379, Box 100, Wilkie, SK, S0K 4W0 by the 27th day of June, 2017. Dated this 28th day of April, 2017 Sherry Huber, Assessor
NOTICE is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Glenside No. 377 for 2017 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, except all public holidays. 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 file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, R.M. of Glenside No. 377, Box 1084, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 by the 26th day of June, 2017. Dated this 21st day of April, 2017.
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Leafs show promise while Jays falter Emotions of sports fans who live and die with professional teams from Toronto were like a teeter-totter in April. Teetering up … the forever sad sack Maple Leafs were energized, giving Presidents Cupwinning Washington Capitals everything they could handle and showing signs that if not this year, then they would certainly be legitimate Stanley Cup contenders next year or the year after. Teetering down … Canada’s team, the Blue Jays, had their worst April in team history, sagging to the bottom of the American League East and not only staying there, but posting the worst record in all of Major League Baseball. After 16 games, the Jays were 4-12 for a winning percentage of .250. By April 23, the Jays were seven games behind division-leading Baltimore.
It didn’t help that stopper Roberto Osuna started the season on the disabled list. It didn’t help that Edwin Encarnacion signed as a free agent with Cleveland in the off-season, reducing the protection his big bat used to provide other hitters in the lineup. It didn’t help that 36-yearold Jose Bautista was off to the worst start of his career, batting .130 after 16 games and whiffing about 40 per cent of the time. It didn’t help that 2015 American League Most Valuable Player Josh Donaldson went on the disabled list with a recurrence of a calf injury. It didn’t help that pitchers Aaron Sanchez (15 wins last year) and J.A. Happ, a 20-game winner in 2016, missed starts due to ailments. Happ and Sanchez are key pieces in the Jays’ starting rotation. In preseason, the Jays’ staff was the envy of most MLB teams. Happ,
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Museum Boards serves up brunch
Every contribution, big or small, that people do for the museum was honoured. Even bringing sweetness to the day like little Lydia does was treated to a succulent homemade brunch! by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery It was Volunteer Week; a week when volunteers across Canada are honoured. Saturday, April 22 was the day that the board members of the Biggar Museum and Gallery honoured the many who volunteer for the museum. Our volunteers do all sorts of things for the museum. They bake pies
and cookies, make jam and jellies, donate gifts, take tickets, research, hang art, create displays, and so much more. So, the board members got together, and invited them to the gallery on Saturday, April 22. A homemade brunch was prepared, set out for all to enjoy. There were quiches and fruit, apple bread pudding, scones, casseroles, cheese, and lots of coffee! We served 43
The Biggar Museum and Gallery honoured their volunteers Saturday, April 22. (Photos by Delta Fay Cruickshank)
volunteers, and, I believe, everyone went home contented and honoured for their role in our community.
If wishes were fishes...? by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Art Group Check out the coral reef at the Biggar and District Credit Union! Students from Mrs. Gosselin’s BCS art classes are the latest artists hanging in the Community Room and the hallways of our Credit Union! This collection of art is a smattering of art from the Grades 7-12. Art 7 - Mixed media, Watercolour and Pencil Crayon with the theme of Saskatchewan fish: Chayni Buck, Kade Coyle, Ella Genaille, Abraham Genis, Jason Hammond, Julian Heimbecker, Chantel Hinse, Chase McNulty, Layne Miller, Valentina Sanchez, Kennedy Sopczak, Eden Trotchie, John-
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and a Master’s degree in Education. It is in Blaine Lake where he met and married his wife Ruth Driedger in 1973. Shortly after this time, the pair settled in Biggar, SK where they spent their life raising their family. In Biggar, Ron was the principal at the Biggar Composite High School for a number of years. He became the Director of Education for the Biggar School Division and St. Gabriel’s School Division and stayed in this position for 16 years before retiring from education in 1998. A few years after his retirement, he returned to the workforce as a seasonal tax preparer for MNP in Saskatoon and remained in that position for 17 years. Ron also held many volunteer positions over the years in the community for Biggar Donor’s Choice, Biggar Community Foundation, the Lutheran Church Council, Greenhead Health Board and Biggar Town Council. Over the years, Ron spent many hours watching his son play hockey, reading books, playing cards & chess, listening to his daughter play piano, coffee with friends, and enjoying time with his grandchildren. When his children were young, every summer was spent exploring the western provinces with the truck and trailer, finding new campgrounds and golf courses. He loved the mountains and being with his wife and children during those summer weeks. He greatly enjoyed recent trips with Ruth to England, the Rocky Mountains and San Francisco. Above all, his greatest love was his family. He also held great pride in education and instilled the same value in his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed but forever in our hearts. Ron wished for a private family service. Donations in memory of Ron may be directed to the Biggar Community Foundation.
October 14, 1944 – April 18, 2017 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of a loving husband, father, grandpa, uncle, brother-in-law and friend. Ron passed away at the Biggar and District Health Centre, with his loving wife by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ron is predeceased by his parents Ben and Daisy Arnold, and his father-in-law Henry Driedger. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Ruth Arnold (Biggar, SK); son, David (Shawna) Arnold (Warman, SK); daughter, Paula (Tim) Bowman (Whitecourt, AB); grandchildren, Damian, Noah, Melena and Nash. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Gilda, numerous brother and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and their families. Ron was born on October 14, 1944 in Davidson, Saskatchewan. He went to school in Craik, Saskatchewan, until grade 2, where his parents farmed. His father became quite ill which required his mother to return to teaching and the family moved to Lampman and then to Weyburn where Ron completed junior high and high school. Ron completed a Bachelor of Education at the University of Saskatchewan in 1966 and held his first teaching post for 3 years in Midale, Saskatchewan. He held various positions throughout his teaching career in Crane Valley, SK (as Principal), Herbert, SK and Blaine Lake, SK. Throughout this time, he also completed a Bachelor of Science, two post graduate diplomas
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gar; Tanya’s children Chloe, Xander, Willow and River of Biggar; his sisters Agnes (Don) Miller of Yorkton, and Kelly Flemming of Calgary, AB; brother Edwin (Cairin) Guran of Rosetown; sisters-in-law Rosalind Guran of Cando, Eva Bodnarchuk of Rosetown, Elaine Wardrop of Edmonton, AB, and Lucy Wardrop of Sudbury, ON; and brotherin-law Bob (Elva) Wardrop of Biggar, along with numerous nephews, nieces and extended family. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 22 at 2 pm, Biggar United Church. Officiant Rev. JoAnn Hills. Eulogist Corinne Hauglum. Organist Louise Souillet-Hawkins. Honourary bearers: All those who shared in Frank’s life. Active bearers: Sean Hauglum, Michael HÊbert, Michael Bartsch, Terry Bodnarchuk, Byron Bodnarchuk, Marie Boucher. Special thanks to the staff of Almost Home for their wonderful care of Frank during his last two years; to the doctors, nurses and staff for their caring and support for Frank and his family during the last few weeks. We are lucky to have these facilities in our community. Also, thank you very much to everyone for the prayers; words of comfort; and gifts of flowers and food. Biggar is certainly a caring community. Donations in Frank’s memory can be made to: Prostate Cancer Canada, 2 Lombard St. 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M5C 1M1, or Kidney Foundation of Canada, 2217 Hanselman Court, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A8
September 10, 1931 - April 16, 2017 Frank Joseph Guran passed away on April 16, 2017, at the age of 85. He was born on September 10, 1931; the oldest of seven children for parents Mary and Joseph Guran. Raised in a Czech speaking home, Frank learned English while he attended school in Marriott. He loved music and learned on his own how to play the accordion. Frank started to show his skills as an innovator at an early age. Around the age of 16, he devised a way to connect the family’s windmill to glass batteries so they would have backup power when the wind was not blowing. Frank met Agnes, the love of his life, while attending a dance, and they were married on August 22, 1952. They lived in Valley Centre, where they operated a general store, and started their family, having two boys, Garry and Larry. Frank and Agnes then moved to Howard Powell, where they purchased a general store. It was here that Frank’s entrepreneurial talents really started to shine: he built a service station, hired a mechanic and obtained a contract to service four school buses; he became one of the first RCA dealers in Saskatchewan, and sold and repaired televisions; and he also became an electrician, installing electrical wiring for many farms, houses and businesses in the area. Frank and Agnes moved the family to Biggar in 1969, and opened Guran’s Sales and Service, where Frank was the first to bring the latest recreational vehicles to the Biggar area. This included Snow Jet, Evinrude and Skidoo snowmobiles; Kawasaki, Honda and Suzuki motorcycles; and eventually Lund boats with Mercury outboards. The business subsequently became Biggar Leisure Centre, which included a Radio Shack dealership, SaskTel Mobility dealership, and satellite sales, as well as guitar sales, computer sales and service, and more. Frank also continued working as an electrician after moving to Biggar, and to this day, F.J. Guran Electric Ltd. can still be found on many electrical panels in and around town. Frank and Agnes enjoyed spending time with friends and family, playing cards, going to garage sales, and spending time at the lake with their grandchildren. Their love of dancing that first brought them together continued through the rest of their lives. Frank was predeceased by his wife, Agnes in 2015; parents, Mary and Joseph Guran; sister, Margaret; brothers Joe and Clarence; in-laws Andrew and Edna Wardrop; sister-in-law Adeline Lucko; and brothers-in-law Eddie and David Wardrop, Walter Bodnarchuk, and Stan Lucko. Frank will be sadly missed by his sons Garry of Saskatoon, and Larry (Sandy) of Biggar; Larry’s children Corinne (Sean) Hauglum of Regina, Kimberley (Michael) Bartsch of Denzil, and Tanya (Michael) Hebert of Big-
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Report from the Legislature Economy continues to rebound Taking effect July 1, the low commodity prices, new CFTA will greatly our economy is growing reduce barriers to trade, stronger. investment and worker Canadian Free Trade mobility, benefiting Agreement will benefit businesses, workers and Saskatchewan consumers Saskatchby expandewan has ing prolong chamcurement pioned a opportuniCanadian ties in other market that parts of the is open and country and transparent by ensurand which ing labour allows our mobility for businesses our workto comers. pete fairly While and freely there is still across the some more country. Randy Weekes, MLA, work to do The new Biggar-Sask Valley in areas Canadian like alcoFree Trade holic beverages and Agreement (CFTA) is going to level the playing financial services, we have reached a balanced field for Saskatchewan. The agreement replaces agreement that serves us well by cutting red tape the existing Agreement on Internal Trade, which and barriers to trade. The result will be more has been in place since opportunities for Sas1995. The new agreekatchewan’s economy to ment establishes free diversify and grow. trade rules that apply Helping victims of across the Canadian domestic violence economy, unlike the old We want to ensure that agreement which covvictims of violent crime ered only 11 sectors of and their family memthe economy.
Should you retire to a small town? Mariah Hamilton, a regional director for a real estate firm. Hamilton has helped dozens of empty nesters relocate from cites and tells clients to consider all their options before selecting a retirement property. “A rambling, century farmhouse in the country may appear idyllic, but it comes with hidden costs and challenges, including having to drive everywhere. Living in a new property in town is often a better choice for
people who have spent much of their lives surrounded by neighbours, who like the option of walking to conveniences and don’t want to be surprised by unexpected expenses.’ Hamilton says new retirees often underestimate the importance of having a range of leisure options available to them. “When people are working, they dream about having hours of down time. But unless they have a time-intensive hobby, they can get bored
very quickly. City retirees are often happiest in the communities that offer a range of activities like boating, biking and walking and that have a variety of places to socialize including a library, clubs, restaurants and coffee shops. If there is a theatre or playhouse it is and added bonus.� Hamilton recommends that people considering moving away from the city look for communities relatively nearby so they can keep up with friends and family.
Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll Rural Municipality of biggar No.  NOTICE is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 for the year of 2017 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 28th to June 28th, 2017. 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 file his or her notice of appeal accompanied by the $200.00 appeal fee which will be returned iBiggar, SK, S0K 0M0 by the 28th day of June, 2017. th
Dated this 28 day of April, 2017.
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bers receive the supports they need. That is why our government has introduced and passed legislation to support individuals fleeing interpersonal violence and families of victims of crime. Changes to The Victims of Interpersonal Violence Act and The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 allow a tenant to end a fixed-term rental agreement with 28 days’ notice if they or their family members are being abused by another resident or former resident. The fact that an individual has signed, for example, a year-long lease will no longer factor into their decision to
leave a violent domestic situation. Amendments to The Victims of Crime Act, 1995 also expand compensation for counselling costs. Previously, the legislation limited compensation for counselling to the spouse or children of an adult victim and the parent or sibling of a child victim. It now includes parents, siblings, and adult children of adult victims who have died as a result of violent crime. Recognizing that Saskatchewan has the highest rate of domestic violence in Canada, we will continue to explore options to help address this serious issue.
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by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar-Sask Valley (20 April, 2017) There are many areas of Saskatchewan’s already diverse economy that are strong and getting stronger. For example, new numbers show manufacturing sales in Saskatchewan are up nearly 23 per cent over last year. Building permits are up 10 per cent, housing starts are up 50 per cent, and Saskatchewan’s population continues to grow at a pace our province hasn’t seen in 90 years. Saskatchewan had Canada’s best job creation record in February, followed by another strong month in March. Our retail sales and new vehicle sales growth is second-best in the country with our capital investment growth third best in all of Canada. The oil industry is even showing signs of recovery. New well drilling doubled in the first quarter of this year compared with last year. As we work to meet the challenge of persistently
RM 347 Biggar - 3.43 acres Aordable acreage close to the town of Biggar. Open concept main oor. Living room that features a wood burning ďŹ replace, dining room with a large bay window overlooking the front yard, and spacious kitchen with oak cupboards. The main bathroom includes a jetted tub and plenty of closet space for storage. The partially ďŹ nished basement includes a rec room with wood burning stove, laundry area, and 2 potential bedrooms. 24 x 26 detached garage wired for 220 with lean-to, beautifully treed yard site with garden area, large wood deck, and ďŹ re pit area. The fenced pasture is complete with a small pony barn.
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Tips for dads to plan the perfect Motherʼs Day by News Canada With mom’s special day just around the corner, dads and partners can use these simple tips to prepare for a day she won’t soon forget. 1) Create a homemade DIY gift. Moms love receiving a gift with a personal touch from the kids, so spend an afternoon with them making something she’ll love. Thoughtful ideas include a card with
the kids’ handprints, a vase you all decorate together, or family picture mounted on a handpainted frame. 2) Bake while she sleeps. Think moms dream of breakfast in bed? Most moms really just want time to sleep in, roll out of bed, and take a luxurious hot shower or bath. Instead of waking her up with breakfast, let her do
her thing while you keep the kids entertained by cooking with them in the kitchen. Bake a delicious treat she can enjoy for brunch whenever she’s ready. 3) Remember - it’s all about her. Just because it’s Mother’s Day doesn’t mean she wants or needs to spend all day with the kids. Make a reservation at a nice restaurant for
dinner and let her decide what she wants to do the rest of the time. Whether that’s spending the day in bed with a book and wine, seeing a movie with friends, or going to the spa, let her know you’ll hold down the fort while she’s doing whatever she pleases. Bonus points if you do some laundry or fix that thing she’s been asking you to for months!
New Horizons Activities by Chasity Kreutzer April 18 we had carpet bowling. The first place team was Judy Rickwood, Pat Turner, Agnes Small, Doreen Phillips and Mildred Henne. In second place was Marie Roesch, June Hoppe, Gail Herzbers, Florence Hammond
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and Jean Tweddle. On April 19 we had our last Jam Session until the fall. There were 35 in attendance and there were seven entertainers. Our entertainers included Keith Aldridge, Bob Macquire, Bill Haffermehl, Stan Gardner, Gord Laycock, Bob Wiseman
and Caledonia Donahue. The entertainers put on a wonderful show, especially 9-year-old Caledonia Donahue who wowed the audience with her beautiful vocals. New Horizons would like to extend our condolences to the Arnold family. Ron Arnold was
a valued member of the New Horizons board and volunteered countless hours to many community organizations. He was an extremely generous man and will be greatly missed.
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Thirty years seems to have affected him, and Ron Dobchuk, left, has retired as Justice of the Peace. Biggar RCMP’s Sgt. Colin Sawrenko and the rest of the Biggar Detachment had a little fun with Ron, honouring him for his years as an important part of the judicial system for policing in Biggar. (Submitted Photo) After 30 years of service as Justice of the Peace, Ron Dobchuk will retire at the end of April. Biggar Detachment hosted Ron to a luncheon and thanked him for his contributions over the years. Justice Dobchuk’s duties included swearing charge Information for officers, reviewing/signing Judicial Authorizations and
holding remand hearings for prisoners. Justice of the Peace duties are an integral part of small town policing and Justice Dobchuk will be missed. He was presented with tokens of appreciation. A top hat signed by Biggar Detachment and a miniature saxophone. After all, he’ll need to make some money on the side
in retirement! The Provincial Court of Saskatchewan oversees the appointment of Justice of the Peace duties for the province. They will not be seeking a replacement for Justice Dobchuk. Justice of the Peace services for Biggar Detachment will be provided by the “JP Hub”, a telephone call-in service, as of May 1.