Issue 20 by The Biggar Independent

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New labour legislation for Saskatchewan

he Saskatchewan Employment Act (Bill 85) passed third and final reading in the Legislative Assembly, Monday. The Act consolidates 12 pieces of labour legislation into one updated and comprehensive Act that protects workers, promotes growth and increases accountability. “I want to thank all the people and organizations who made submissions and the members of the Minister’s Advisory Committee for their i n p u t a n d c a n d o u r,” Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said. “The new Act includes house amendments that are the result of our consultative process. As a result, we now have an even better Act that is fair to employees, employers and unions.” The amendments include: • Creation of three a d d i t i o n a l l e av e s ( i n addition to the two created in the original act for organ donation and to attend a citizenship ceremony) for critically ill child care leave, crimerelated child death and disappearance leaves and waiving of the four-week notice requirement as notice may not be possible or appropriate to require; • Providing part-time employees with overtime for all hours worked in excess of eight hours in a day. This is in recognition that part-time workers do not enjoy the beneﬁts of a modified work arrangement (days off); • Clarification that employees are entitled to overtime where the daily maximum hours established by their work schedule are exceeded. The two schedules provided for in the legislation include hours in excess of eight hours in a day or 10 hours in a day; • Addition of the definition of “emergency circumstance” to mean a situation where there is an

imminent risk or danger to a person, property or the employer’s business that could not have been foreseen by the employer; • Requiring employees to provide two weeks written notice of their intention to leave their jobs; • Clarification of the definition of “employee” to make it clear that employees whose primary duties are confidential in nature and directly impact the bargaining unit cannot belong to a union; • Amending the definition of “supervisory employee” to clarify that the primary duties are to be supervisory in nature; • Requiring that good faith negotiations occur prior to ordering a last offer vote; and • Requiring unions to provide an audited financial statement to its members and provide unaudited financial statements for each bargaining unit to the members of the unit; as well as allowing the unions to provide this information in various means including electronically, posted in the workplace, mailed to the employee; personally given to the employee; or provided on a secure Web site. The new Act also contains provisions that include: • Indexation of the minimum wage; • Provisions to protect individuals searching for work from mistreatment and fraud perpetrated by unscrupulous recruitment service providers; • While maintaining the 40 hour work week, two work arrangements will be permitted in the legislation - eight hours per day for five days per week or 10 hours per day for four days per week. This is consistent with other jurisdictions in Western Canada; • Reduction of the qualification period for maternity, parental and adoption leave from 20 weeks to 13 weeks of service; and • Recognition that no individual or group may be compensated differently on the grounds of any prohibition identified within The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. The Public Service

Essential Services Act is not yet included in the new legislation. This Act was recently upheld by

the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. “Essential services will

Sniper School . . . Biggar Gun Range’s Dwight Smith, left, gives a few tips to Will Auton as he prepares to send some downrange, Friday. The shooting clinic was held at the gun range prior to the provincial qualiﬁer the following day where over 60 shooters took aim with .22

be added to the new Act in the fall, which will provide our government time to

seek input and address concerns about the current legislation,” Morgan said.

and shotgun, some competitors splitting their time with the Saskatchewan High School Rodeo Association stop at the Biggar Rec Valley. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Seeding begins for province Warm and favourable area. Many fields are still 40 per cent surplus, 58 per cent short. Farmers are busy calving, w e a t h e r h a s a l l o w e d wet, although warm and cent adequate and two per seeding to begin in parts windy weather has helped cent short. Hay land and cleaning seed, preparing pasture topsoil moisture is machinery, doing preof southwestern and west- to dry some of them. central Saskatchewan Provincially, cropland 28 per cent surplus, 68 per seeding field work and t h i s w e e k , a c c o r d i n g topsoil moisture is rated as cent adequate and four per starting to seed. to Saskatchewan A g r i c u l t u r e ’s We e k l y C r o p Report for the April 30 to May 6 period. However, the majority of producers are waiting for the soil to dry before they can begin seeding. A snowstorm b r o u g h t significant precipitation to some parts of the province last Tuesday that has further delayed field work. This week’s precipitation ranged from trace amounts Calm before the dust flies . . . Biggar cowboy, Buck Peters takes it all in prior to taking to almost two his turn in the senior tie down roping event, Saturday. The Biggar Rec Valley was filled with inches in the competitors from around the province as the Saskatchewan High School Rodeo Association put e a s t - c e n t r a l on a terrific show. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Province to be Áexible with sales tax Àlers hit by spring Áooding S a s k a t c h e w a n businesses affected by flooding may be eligible for relief from penalty and interest charges that result from filing late sales tax returns. Finance Minister Ken Krawetz May 8 announced that if businesses are unable to file their provincial tax return by the required date because of flooding, they may submit a request to have the penalty and interest charges waived. “We are taking into account the unusual circumstances and potential for flooding that may impact businesses in our province this spring,” Krawetz said. “As we have in the past, we’re adopting a flexible approach and dealing in a fair way with businesses which could be affected

by natural disasters, like flooding.” Affected businesses must submit a written request to the Ministry of Finance, including the location of the business and details about the flooding that prevented them from filing their sales tax returns on time. Businesses are required to file a tax return either on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis depending on the amount of tax collected or payable. Returns are due by the 20th day of the month following the end of the reporting period. The quickest and easiest way for businesses to file their tax information is via the Saskatchewan Electronic Tax Service (SETS) at finance.gov. sk.ca. Requests for a waiver

Plucky Little Red Hen . . . Anika Evanisky sings her heart out as the rest of her St. Gabriel School Glee Club cast members await their turn, Thursday. The junior actors presented “Little Red Hen”, featuring should be sent to the following address and marked as a ﬂoodrelated request: Ministry of Finance, Revenue

Division, Box 200, Regina Sask. S4P 2Z6. E-mail: sask.tax.info@gov.sk.ca.

a dessert prior to the very entertaining show. Check out biggarindependent.ca this Friday for more! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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NDP say Sask Party can’t make it work in Saskatchewan’s good economy In a three-hour face-toface session this week, NDP Leader Cam Broten called on the premier to explain how the Sask Party is struggling to deliver basics like education and housing when the economy in Saskatchewan is performing well. “It’s a serious concern that the Sask Party is struggling in such a strong economy,” said Broten May 10. “When it comes to important things like seniors care and education, the Sask Party is making cuts and failing to help people who need it.” Broten brought the story of Trina Mackie to the Assembly this week, one

Mom, you are the best! . . . Biggar Central School student Katelyn Fecht puts a weary head on her mom’s, Annette, shoulder, Friday. BCS held their annual Mother’s Day Tea in the Woodrow Lloyd Gymnasium, treating those special ladies to an afternoon of treats, entertainment and, hopefully, gushing thank yous. (Independent

of many on a multiyear waiting list for affordable housing that is accessible for people with disabilities. A 29-year old, single mom with muscular dystrophy, Mackie is trapped in her upper-ﬂoor apartment. She crawls down and up the stairs when she has to, but has suffered multiple concussions and more than a dozen broken bones because her current housing isn’t safe for her, Broten says. Mackie’s doctors say she needs a safe home – but the Sask Party, Broten adds, says she will have to get in a long line for those who need an accessible place to live. “Nobody should ever be in a dangerous situation like Trina’s,” said Broten. “With good times in Saskatchewan, it makes no sense that the Sask Party can’t do better for people who need affordable or accessible homes.” Broten and the NDP also raised concerns over the Sask Party’s failure to fund education, despite the strong economy: • The gym at Sacred

Heart Community School in north central Regina has been closed because of major structural damage. The school has been asking the Sask Party to fix the problem for six years, and now the students and community groups who rely on the facility are locked out, and told that help is not in this year’s budget. • The University of Regina has been forced to turn to students to pay for the Sask Party’s underfunding, Broten claims. Last week, the University announced a 4.5 per cent tuition increase for undergraduate students and a 10 per cent increase for graduate students. • The University of Saskatchewan has been forced to sell off a flock of 300 sheep the school has maintained for 100 years. The University has to make up a $44 million operating budget deficit caused by the Sask Party government, Broten claims. The sheep were used for teaching and research in the agriculture and veterinary colleges.

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Premier Wall tells Saskatchewan story at major U.S. carbon capture meeting Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall was the lead-off speaker at the 12th Annual Carbon Capture Utilization and Sequestration Conference in Pittsburgh, May 14. “Saskatchewan is an energy powerhouse and a major player in the field of carbon capture and enhanced oil recovery, thanks to the hard work of SaskPower, the Petroleum Technology and Research Centre and many others,” Wall said. “With significant help from the federal government, we’re investing $1.24 billion to build the world’s first and largest post-combustion commercial-scale clean coal, carbon capture and storage project; a project that is on time and on

budget.” The conference is being held in cooperation with a number of leading groups, including the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Energy Technology Laboratory of the United States, Carnegie Mellon University and the North American Carbon Capture and Storage Association. More than three hundred scientiﬁc and technical papers will be presented by scientists from all over the world. “Coal is at the very least a transitional source of energy that will be with us for some time,” Wall said. “Saskatchewan technology is a potential game changer in terms of worldwide GHG reductions.”

Hello, out there . . . can you see me? . . . Tiny Tot Nursery’s Samantha Molberg waves and waves, just making sure Mom and Dad see her on this auspicious

occasion, Thursday. The Tiny Tot graduation will be the ﬁrst of many landmark events in there lives. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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April hits job record Saskatchewan’s employment ﬁgures for April are the highest on record for the month. Employment was 548,500 in April, up by 16,700 jobs over April 2012,a 3.1 per cent growth rate and the second highest in Canada. Fulltime employment was 444,100, another record level for the month of April. “What is encouraging about today’s record job

statistics is the solid growth we are seeing in the number of fulltime jobs,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said on behalf of Economy Minister Bill Boyd, May 10. “When workers are able to secure fulltime work, it means additional beneﬁts and above all more ﬁnancial security which leads to a better quality of life.” Saskatchewan

again had the lowest seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in Canada in April at 4.0 per cent. On a national basis, the unemployment rate is 7.2 per cent. Regina’s unemployment rate was 3.5 per cent and Saskatoon’s was 3.7 per cent. Regina had the lowest and Saskatoon the second lowest rate among major Canadian cities. Youth unemployment

in the province was 8.2 per cent, the lowest in Canada. Other highlights include: • Agricultural year-overyear employment was up 2,800 (7.5 per cent) for the ninth month of consecutive year-overyear gains; • Off-reserve Aboriginal employment was up by 1,500 (3.8 per cent) for three consecutive

months of year-over-year increases. • Aboriginal unemployment rate was 12 per cent, down from 14.5 per cent a year ago. • Strong year-over-year employment growth in educational services up 5,300 (11.8 per cent); health care and social assistance up 5,300 (7.6 per cent); trade (wholesale and retail) up 5,100 (6.4 per cent); other services (R&M, personal and laundry services, religious, grant-making, civic and profession, et cetera up 3,600 (15.4 per cent); and construction

up 1,400 (3.3 per cent). • Regina’s employment was up by 8,300 (6.7 per cent), and Saskatoon’s employment was up by 11,800 (8.0 per cent). “The gains in agriculture jobs on a yearover-year basis is good news, and conﬁrms the important contribution this sector makes to our overall economic growth,” Stewart said. “It’s another sign our economy is moving forward, creating jobs and solidifying the fact we are a destination of choice for those looking to build a positive future.”

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Barrel Bump . . . A senior high barrel racer just grazes the barrel, Saturday, incurring the penalty for the run. The Saskatchewan High School Rodeo Association made a stop at the Biggar Rec Valley,

May 10 to 12, providing some pretty exciting action. Stay tuned for next week’s Independent for more rodeo action. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Taxes and civilization: let’s not overdo it For those who file their taxes at the last moment and cut an extra cheque to government, right about now is unlikely to be their favourite time of year. For what it’s worth, it might be of some comfort to know taxes have provoked much the same reaction throughout history. Some background: To find the origins of tax, one has to travel back to the ancient world and to a fertile plain between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, now modern Iraq. History’s first recorded tax was brought to mankind in Sumer, six thousand years ago. It is there, inscribed on clay stones excavated at Lagash that we learn of the first taxes, instituted to fight a ferocious war. But as is often the case in history, when the battles ceased, the taxes stayed. In Canada, taxes pay for items any sensible person would regard as desirable. One could point to the most basic functions you’d hope taxes would undergird. A few examples: governments that protect your property and person from interference; courts to enforce such desirable laws; for cops and others to protect kids. On the flip side, it wouldn’t take long for anyone to identify useless government spending. Think corporate welfare, or taxpayer-financing for professional sports and their stadiums, or abovemarket compensation in the public sector.

Statistics Canada’s Consumer Price Index rose by 675 per cent from 1961 until 2012. But taxes? They’re up by 1,787 per cent! Tax hikes since 1961 have outpaced inﬂation and the necessities of life, thus squeezing family budgets. The response to such tax facts is usually this cliché: “Taxes are what we pay for a civilized society,” this from the American Supreme Court Justice, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., in a 1927 case. Perhaps a better perspective on taxes comes from a nineteenth-century gentleman, who made clear how he thought politicians had a duty to exercise restraint in matters of taxation and spending: “All taxation is a loss per se,” he said. “It is the sacred duty of the government to take only from the people what is necessary to the proper discharge of the public service; and that taxation in any other mode, is simply in one shape or another, legalized robbery.” The speaker of such words was not some supposed ideologue. It was Richard Cartwright, the Dominion Minister of Finance in the Liberal government of the day, in his 1878 budget speech. Cartwright had the spirit of it right. Moderation in government and taxes, as in all areas of life, is a virtue. Mark Milke Fraser Institute

Industry partnerships with First Nations showing beneÀts Business is starting to see the beneﬁt of working with First Nations early rather than when all other avenues have been exhausted by Frank Busch, Columnist, Troy Media Distributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia. com Most, if not all, largescale resource development projects are situated on or pass through the traditional territories of First Nations. In fact, in B.C., most of these territories remain subject to Aboriginal land claims. That fact was a recurring theme of The National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference (NABOC), held this week in Prince Rupert, BC and organized by Aboriginal Market Place. Chief Harold Leighton of Metlakatla First Nation and Mayor Gary Reece of Lax Kw’alaams First Nation welcomed big business, big banking and representatives from all sectors of the

Canadian economy to NABOC, a coming together of First Nations and the Canadian business sector to discuss opportunities in the energy, natural resources and transportation sectors.. The business community is starting to see the beneﬁt of engaging with First Nations early in the process (a more sophisticated approach to Aboriginal engagement), rather than when all other avenues have been exhausted. The First Nations in attendance were presented with the potential opportunities available in their territories in forestry, mining, energy and reﬁning. “NABOC 2013 touched on key economic drivers and questions from Aboriginal delegates raised important issues.” says Keith Henry of KCD

Consulting and Master of Ceremonies for NABOC 2013, Prince Rupert. “There was a sense of optimism but caution in terms of ensuring meaningful economic participation of local First Nations and a balance of Aboriginal values such as the ensuring sustainability of the environment. It was such an honour to co-facilitate the successful two-day event.” In the old days, Aboriginal engagement consisted of a company coming to a First Nation, asking “Which one of you is the Chief?” and then making vague promises of potential jobs for band members. While some companies may still be using this approach, the game has changed. While employment continues to be a major concern, First Nations are now looking to come

to the table as partners. Equal partners. After the collective sigh and nationwide eye-rolling at the idea of First Nations as equal partners in major business has passed, allow me to elaborate. First Nations want to come to the table as equal partners – with money. Until recently, First Nations did not have access to the kind of capital it takes to participate in major projects. What has changed is that more and more First Nations are being scheduled to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, 2005 and are being certified by the First Nations Financial Management Board. For the First Nations communities that have achieved certified for their financial performance, they can now access large capital on the international bond

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market through the First Nations Finance Authority. This capital is secured by a First Nation’s “Own Source Revenue” or revenue streams that they have secured outside of government program funding. These revenues can be from contracts, land leases, impact benefit agreements, bandowned business, resource sharing agreements, royalties and many others. Every First Nation has Own Source Revenue out of a necessity to diversify their funding sources. What has changed is the new-found ability to leverage those small revenue streams into large capital to be re-invested into major resource projects. Suddenly, First Nations are being taken seriously by big business and the scramble is on to find qualified Aboriginal Engagement Officers. Equal partnership with a First Nation now means greatly reduced risk, access to human resources and avoidance of historical legal entan-

glements. The benefits to the First Nation in partnering with big business are access to expertise, equipment and experience while greatly increasing its Own Source Revenue base. For those First Nations that have achieved these partnerships with industry, the most significant change has been to their balance sheets. First Nations that historically had 95 per cent of their budgets coming from government sources have reversed the tables, creating the vast majority of their own revenue. Unemployment rates are dropping and many First Nations are having to hire from off-reserve to keep up with the demand. The significant shift amongst First Nations is in going from managing poverty to managing wealth. The effect of industry partnership is a greater quality of life for First Nations and a healthier Canadian economy.

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Government help for Alzheimer’s sufferers I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music. Billy Joel Music Monday. It happened May 6 with the idea that at the same time across all time zones schools and communities would unite as one in singing the theme song, “I.S.S. -Is Somebody Singing.” What a great idea for who doesn’t love music of some form. As Billy Joel says it is an explosion of human emotions. Music Monday began in 2005 and has grown since. It was created with the mission to celebrate the importance of music in our lives and especially in our schools. In 2012 Music Monday had over 600,000 participants across the nation. It’s not just for music students and their teachers but reaches out to include music retailers, community groups, politicians, professional organizations, ensembles and artists. This year the day reached out to space. Canadian astronaut Chris Hadﬁeld, aboard

the International Space Station, participated in this year’s celebration with a live concert which linked thousands. Joining the concert was the Wexford Gleeks choir from Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts, West Humber Collegiate Institute Steel Pan Band, Emilie Mover, Melanie Doane, MMR Drumline, E.C. Drury School for the Deaf and the Chris Hadfield Public School Choir. Home base was the Ontario Science Centre. Even the song I.S.S. -- Is Somebody Singing has some background. Chris Hadfield joined forces with Ed Robertson, multiple Juno award winner and member of the well known group Barenaked Ladies. The two co-wrote the song and performed it together -- Hadfield in space and the group on earth. In Hadfield’s words: “I want to communicate the incredible experience of being in space -- what it’s like to launch on a rocket and live on the International Space Station. But Ed and I think that the real satisfaction will come from performing this song with thousands of young people across Canada for Music

Monday, connecting the Space Station to Earth through music.” Music Monday has spread to other countries around the world but it still remains a full day of celebration of music, always on the first Monday of May. At that magical moment -- 10 a.m. Pacific time, 11 a.m. Mountain time, 12 p.m. Central time, 1 p.m. Eastern time and 2 p.m. Atlantic time (2:30 in Newfoundland) -communities are united by one piece of music. Depending on the community celebrations may continue all day with events. Some are taking their music to the outdoors performing in fields or parks. In Manitoba the Legislative Buildings hosted a concert of more than 200 performers. The goal is to celebrate the power of music but it becomes much more. The event is to be used to create an awareness of music programs and how music shapes young lives, the fun in making music and the enjoyment of listening to music. A great idea. If you or your community missed out on the celebrations this year, start making plans now for next year.

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Individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia will be able to access more services through the expansion of the First Link program to five additional communities. A commitment of more than $400,000 to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan will see the expansion of the First Link program across the province. Four new program sites will be developed in North Battleford, Swift Current, Prince Albert and Weyburn, with a satellite office in Estevan. “Every health care decision we make seeks to make a meaningful difference for patients and their families,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said at an announcement at the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan Tuesday. “The proven success of the First Link program is exactly the type of patientfirst approach that leads to a collaborative and responsive health system, and we are proud to make this investment in this

important program.” “We are pleased to partner with the government to expand First Link to new communities,” Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan Chief Executive Ofﬁcer Joanne Bracken said. “By the end of September, all the Resource Centres will be delivering programs and services to people and families affected by dementia.” Championed for its collaborativeandresponsive approach by working with other agencies, community resources, and family physicians and other health care providers, this expansion of First Link across the province will

enhance the quality of life for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. The program allows clients to link with agencies and supports at the time of diagnosis and throughout the course of their disease, rather than seeking help when in crisis. First Link provides a referral process that ensures both the engagement and response of those involved by facilitating the paperwork and other related tasks on the client’s behalf. Currently, approximately 18,000 individuals in Saskatchewan are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.

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by Bob Mason

Face Value There are quite a few different appearing people in the world, and YT sure isn’t the one to claim that he, personally, has the “good looks” department cornered! As a matter-of-fact, over the years, when someone asks how cum his features are so crooked, YT has developed a saying that goes “I can’t help it if a horse kicked me in the face . . . what’s your excuse?”

This kind of question is supposed to make folks laugh, but sometimes, someone takes it seriously and glares at YT as though he was some kind of Smart Alec! I sure remember, as a boy, how one of our aunts gushed away about how much I looked like my mother. Which was quite a compliment, I thought, until this “Smart Alec syndrome” took over and

YT pointed out that we weren’t even the same sex! I don’t like Smart Alec’s anyway! Reportedly, very few of our family have ever been nominated for a beauty contest, although all the Mason girls are good looking! The men, however, over time, have developed what, in YT’s day, was known as “The Mason Nose”. I’m supposed to say this proudly! I suppose that in a way this is a desired quality, but after a little research YT ﬁnds that most of the people around here have noses too, and are just as proud of them! They say that Baltic people are mostly blonde and easy going, while Mediterranean types are a little more swarthy and ﬁery, I dunno, YT always

thought that the people he met were just that, “people”, and no matter what their appearance should be treated as ordinary folks. Somewhere along the line though, between Romans, Gauls, Vikings and Saxons, a few of those genes got bounced around until their AD 2000 product is an old Norse type who sends his oddball ideas in to The Biggar Independent! One of the ugliest persons that Yours Truly ever met, was also one of the most intelligent, practical types he ever knew, while one of the ﬁnest looking (a girl this time) had the IQ of a bedpost! Some metaphor, eh? We all are a little susceptible to ﬂattery though and one of the best compliments I ever

Canada and Saskatchewan support value-added processors Funding to ﬁnd efﬁciencies and improve production in processing facilities

Member of Parliament Ray Boughen (Palliser), on behalf of Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced $10 million over ﬁve years for the Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) program. “Our government is proud to invest in programs that

help strengthen S a s k a t c h e w a n agriculture and overall economic growth,” said Boughen May 10. “When agribusiness processors achieve greater efﬁciencies, they improve not only their businesses, but also the bottom line of our farmers and the long-term prosperity for the Canadian economy.” “As our agriculture industry grows, there is a demand to provide safe, reliable products more efﬁciently and effectively than ever

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before,” Stewart said. “Increasing our valueadded processing is a key component of our plan for growth and this new initiative will help to achieve that goal and grow the industry.” The new SLIM program will provide funding to help value-added agribusiness processors adopt best practices, new technologies, and stateof-the-art processes that stimulate improvements in productivity and efficiency. The SLIM program will provide funding for lean gap analysis to help applicants identify process improvements, associated equipment, facility modifications,and training requirements related to improvements in productivity and efficiency. Eligible expenditures under the gap analysis include consultant fees and expenses directly related to the cost of developing the assessment. Funding is available for up to 50 per cent of eligible and approved expenses to a maximum of $20,000 per applicant. The program also includes an infrastructure component, which will provide funding for facility modifications, equipment and associated installation and training to

improve productivity as identified in the gap analysis. This would include projects such as process automation, process improvements and technology adoption. Funding is available for up to 50 per cent of eligible and approved expenses. The maximum project allocation per applicant is $500,000. The SLIM program is open to Saskatchewan agri-businesses involved in value-added processing of agricultural products, such as food, feed and bio-products. “Our goal is to produce top-quality products and if we can find a more efficient way to serve our clients’ needs, we will look at any and all opportunities,” Donald’s Fine Foods President Tony Martinez said. “This program will allow agri-businesses, like ours, with the extra incentive to improve our overall processes.” This funding is provided under the federalprovincial Growing Forward 2 framework. The federal and provincial governments will invest $388 million in Saskatchewan for strategic initiatives, under Growing Forward 2, over five years, an increase of more than $25 million per year over the previous Growing Forward framework.

got about my looks, was in the Canadian Base Reinforcement Group Ghent, when I was sent up to the Argylls. “Their Regimental Sergeant Major wants tall, good looking men with curly hair,” sez the Dispersal Sergeant, ‘and you are it!” Later on I did see a couple of tall, curly haired Killed in Action types lying in a ditch and wondered just how big a compliment that had been! We took a Prisoner of War one time, who sure looked familiar, and when he told me that his name was Rupert Masson, I remembered seeing him in the mirror back home quite a few times! Of course he was a bit confused because I hadn’t killed him right away, but after a while we became a little more friendly. He said he had no idea where Saskatchewan was, but what else is new? A lot of people south of the 49th Parallel don’t know where Canada is! Looking at people’s faces, some folks give the impression that they are in charge of things, but YT doesn’t seem to strike people quite that way. Over the years, YT has been approached by shifty types many times, because they seem to see right away that he is a complete sucker just waiting to be ﬂeeced. YT likes to claim that just isn’t so, but they keep on coming! He hasn’t made much money in his life, but he hasn’t bought many cheap watches either! Most of us haven’t got much control over what we look like, or even someone else’s looks! In my hometown some time I met a tall, thin, weather-beaten old timer, but when I asked him about some local history he said “No spicka da inglis!” . . . We had a couple of identical twins in the district who were always pretending to be each other, even to their parents! And twins are sure okay, but I’m glad to report that YT is not one! More than once folks have said to me “I’m sure glad there aren’t two of you around!” I’m not sure whether YT should take that as a compliment or not, but he’s kind of glad that his

alter ego isn’t around too! The army was quite a contrast, sure we all had different, if not attractive faces, but as the haberdasher in our town used to say “The clothes make the man!” Because we all had identical “man-making” uniforms, we had to put up with the reputations of the bad actors amongst us. And YT often wonders how many positive identiﬁcations were made by those bulging young ladies who were paraded past our ranks now and then ... A few years ago YT attended a school reunion in his old hometown! “Is Gus Johnston still around?” I asked a grizzled old guy. “I’m Gus,” sez the oldtimer as YT introduced himself. “Are you the little Bobby Mason that I used to go to school with?” he asked as he looked at my bald head, “Who used to have such a nice head of wavy hair?” Exit Yours Truly, feeling kind of old! Farther down the street YT met another fellow. “Whatever happened to Springwell Farm, “ asked him. “Never heard of it!” he sez, and when I told him my name, “I remember seeing the picture of a Bob Mason in a book one time!” YT came home feeling older than ever! Our most redeeming consolation being that the things that count in life can’t be seen! Some of the nicest people in the world are the one whose statistics, complexion-wise, don’t count very much! That person who recognizes us. (There goes that ego thing again!) means a lot more, I think, than one who just stands there and waits for us to recognize them! There is no choice between these people, I think (Wow! Two thoughts in a row, eh?), and mebbe this has something to do with the veils of Asia (In the light of the Western World’s divorce rate, sometimes I wonder) Our looks, and our bank accounts, don’t look so good sometimes, but we do have friends!

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Government of Canada invests to help Saskatchewan youth get jobs The Government of Canada is providing support for youth in Saskatchewan to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by Maurice Vellacott, Member of Parliament for SaskatoonWanuskewin, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development. “Our government’s top priorities are creating jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity,” said Vellacott. “The Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy is helping youth develop the skills and gain the experience they need to get jobs now and prepare for the workforce of tomorrow.” The Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council is receiving more than $341,000 from the Skills Link program to help

youth overcome barriers to employment. Skills Link is part of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy (YES). Participants will develop life and job skills through workshops on topics such as effective communication, résumé writing and workplace safety. Additionally, they will beneﬁt from work experience in the tourism or service sectors with local employers. “Tourism Saskatchewan thanks the Government of Canada for its continued support of the highly successful Ready To Work program, which sees more than 80 per cent of its participants continuing into long-term, rewarding careers and signiﬁcantly addresses labour shortages throughout our province,” said Pat Fiacco, CEO of Tourism Saskatchewan. “This funding helps the Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council to

match employers with individuals from nontraditional hiring pools.” With annual funding of more than $300 million, YES helps youth, particularly those facing barriers to employment, obtain career information, develop employment skills, find jobs and stay employed. YES includes the Skills Link and Career Focus programs and the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, which creates thousands of job opportunities for students every summer. Economic Action Plan (EAP) 2013 proposes an additional investment of $70 million over three years to support 5 000 more paid internships. This is further to the extra $50 million that was invested through EAP 2012 to enhance YES with a new initiative that connects young Canadians with jobs that are in high demand and helps them develop tangible skills and gain work experi-

every three months. The residents and the staff discussed things like the new building, food and activities that are offered here. Bean Bag Toss was the afternoon activity. Thursday was the usual exercises and bingo. Friday was Barbecue Club. We also had one of our residents play the piano for entertainment. We s t a r t e d wa l k i n g club. This program the residents walk the hall to get extra exercise and work muscles that they might not be used to. Saturday was our annual Garage Sale. The money earned from the sale goes to our Activity Department to plan different programs. Beethoven 4 was our movie for the week with popcorn twists. Sunday was our Mother’s Day Tea. The

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strategy in Canada’s Economic Action Plan. A key component of the Plan is to create more and better opportunities for Canadian workers through skills development. To learn more about Canada’s Economic Action Plan, visit

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PUBLIC NOTICE SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK Council have designated the week of May 13th - 17th, 2013 for the purpose of observing SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK in the Town of Biggar. This week will provide residents an opportunity to clean up their yards and alleys and to place this additional garbage, junk and white metals in the lane during this week for pick up by the Town. USED TIRES are not allowed in the landÀll and WILL NOT be picked up. HOUSEHOLD RENOVATION material will not be picked up -- it is the property owner’s responsibility to remove this material. During the work week of May 21st- 24th, 2013, the Town will provide extra men and equipment to carry out a one-time pick up of the garbage and junk material placed in the lane during spring clean up week. Additional garbage, junk and white metals placed in the lanes after May 17th, 2013 will be the responsibility of the property owner to remove.

Diamond Lodge News Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Mothers in Biggar and in the area. At Diamond Lodge the weather has been very nice out so we are starting to go outside and enjoy the sun rays. On Monday the residents had exercises and in the afternoon we all went outside and enjoyed ice cream cones! We thought it would be a good thing since it was 27 degrees out. On Tuesday we had c u r r e n t e v e n t s . We listened to the news in The Independent, StarPhoenix, Western Producer and a couple other papers. That afternoon we played Blast from the Past. We all enjoyed telling stories to the others. Wednesday morning was our Resident Council meeting. We do this once

ence. Youth employment programs are part of the Government of Canada’s broader strategy to create an educated, skilled and flexible workforce. The government underscored its commitment to this

ladies enjoyed visiting with each other and having a fruit tray. There were beautiful carnations on the table to brighten up our dining rooms. Moms are very special people. PAL’s did worship this week here at the Lodge. Thank you to all of our loyal readers once again. I hope everyone has a good day and makes sure they stop by the Lodge one day for a visit. Take care.

Council would like to thank you for your co-operation and assistance in past years for spring clean up and we know that you will again make this year a success.

PERSONAL PROPERTY shall not be stored in lanes as the Town will be removing materials located in the lanes during clean up week. The Town will not be responsible for any PERSONAL PROPERTY left in the lanes and which is removed during clean up week. This is your town, please let’s work together to keep it CLEAN!!!

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‘Supply Management’ the best we can hope for I recently read an opinion piece suggesting Canada’s supplymanaged systems should go. The main selling point of that idea is not a new one. There is a belief among some that Canada could sacriﬁce its supplymanaged sectors, poultry and dairy primarily, and by so doing the doors of trade access would swing open to international markets for a broader range of Canadian farm production. In the process the Canadian poultry and dairy sectors might well take a major mauling, but those suggesting the change point out 90 per

cent of Canadian farmers rely on export sales for their production, so the sacriﬁce of a few is justiﬁed for the good of the more. That thinking has always been one which escapes me, perhaps because I grew up in Saskatchewan once the bastion of socialism in this country, maybe because I’ve realized that even the few need to have their needs addressed among the many. The dairy and poultry systems, and their quota-based production limits are an interesting sector of farming, a sector which is almost an anomaly in agriculture.

That anomaly is that for the most part you rarely hear farmers in those sectors complaining about things. While they might well believe they should have a bit more quota, or wish their margins were better, they have what many producers have wished for in the past, a system which is based at least in principle on recovering a producer’s cost-of-production. We haven’t heard that lament the last few years from grain and oilseed producers because prices have taken care of things. But it wasn’t that long ago farmers gathered in town halls all over the

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if supply management was dismantled. If that means chicken and milk from Mexico I’m not impressed with the idea. If we pay a little more to assure we have milk produced under Canadian regulations and in our country, it’s a good thing. And in general the idea of consumers paying more is not a bad thing. The food in a grocery bag is still reasonablypriced. Take out all the non-food items we now buy at a grocery store, from laundry detergent

to shoe polish, and the ‘grocery bill’ price looks far better. Is supply-management ideal? Of course not, but the dairy and poultry sectors have fared better in recent years than the hog sector which has been battered to the point the sector’s future was/is in question. So talk of dismantling the sectors on a hope of market access and limited consumer price relief just doesn’t make sense to me.

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increasing number of passwords, PIN numbers, pass-phrases and secret answers to secret questions we are required to remember. So what is the best solution? Have one password for everything or have 20 passwords and write

them all down? I visit many businesses and homes to provide computer and network support and I am constantly amazed at how many devices do not have passwords, have the factory set password, have a password which is so easy

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BCS2000 Pr Principal’s report Mr. T. Braman, Principal The Spring has arrived and it feels great. The staff and students of BCS are feeling the beneﬁts of being able to be outside. There is only so long that people can stay caged up during the winter and I think the staff was more excited to see the sun than the kids. The real exciting news this week is I sit here writing this informative and riveting column wearing my Toronto Maple Leafs jersey! They have taken the Boston Bruins to a seventh and deciding game to be played tonight so I hope by the time of this publication that they have succeeded and moved on to the second round. I know everyone is excited and will be cheering them on just as loud as me. We have some very

exciting events coming up this month at BCS. The school will continue to help out the community of Biggar when our PreK-9 grades participate in the Community Clean Up on Tuesday, May 14 and then enjoy a delicious hot dog lunch prepared by the great people down at the Credit Union. BCS will be hosting a Sectional track meet on May 22. Be sure to come out and support our athletes. The end of the year is fast approaching and while that is a time of excitement for the students, it is also a time to buckle down and get work done. The high school students will be busy as they move towards writing final exams. Parents, if you have any concerns about your child’s progress in a particular class, contact the subject teacher so

you may discuss it with them. We need to all work together to make sure our students are successful in all facets of their academics. In the wise and somewhat funny words of one Kimberly Fick, “Holy Surveys Batman”. We appreciate all of our families participation in the surveys that we are asking you to complete lately. This is very important feedback for the school division to make important decisions for the future. A big thank you from everyone here at the school for your help. My departure has unfortunately left BCS without a football coach for next season. If there is

anyone in the community that has any experience c o a ch i n g f o o t b a l l o r would like to start, please contact me at the school 948-2117 to discuss the possibility of you becoming a community coach. Here is this week’s quote. “The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible.” Arthur C. Clarke. Have a great week!

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so use a dollar sign where you would normally put an S; any E’s in the word, exchange them for a 3 and so on. 3.) Make the changes – Burnt Orange becomes Bu2nt 0r4ng3. Let’s look at a different word – Password becomes P4$$w02d. This has increased your security massively. Not only does it make it more difﬁcult for a person to guess but also a ‘robot’ which tries to break your code has a much tougher job. And lastly, and this is the big thing, you only need one password as it is strong enough for almost anything and you do not need to write it down. This editions quick tip. With Windows 8 – don’t fear the start screen. If you want to ﬁnd something or start a program, hit the Windows key so that you enter the ‘Metro’ version of your Windows 8. Now start typing what you are looking for, the more you type the narrower the search becomes making it easier for you to find Apps, Docs and Settings.

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Spirit TaeKwon Do pass tests

Spirit TaeKwon Do students successfully passed their tests on April 27, and were rewarded with new stripes and belts. Students performed various blocking, kicking, and punching techniques during their test, as well as patterns and sparring. Students were also required to demonstrate their understanding of self defence by working through different scenarios, such as school yard bullying. Board breaking and questions about TaeKwon Do history and terminology followed, ﬁnishing the exams. Congratulations to all

students on their success! TaeKwon Do classes will start up again in September 2013 in Perdue.

Wet foot, clean town . . .

St. Gabriel School’s, Hanna Tuico, pours the water out of a very wet shoe, Tuesday, as students from both schools, many businesses in town, hit the streets, alleyways and every corner of town for the annual Town Spring Clean Up. Those participating could go to the Biggar Credit Union for a barbecue lunch before, once again, putting some spit and polish on the town we call home. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Tobin Kirkness, Age 7, was awarded his Yellow Belt.

Carter Mason and Luke Gray were awarded their Green Belts.

Mom, just sit back and relax . . . Lara Suter paints her mom’s nails, Monday at St. Gabriel School. Mom Amy, and many other special mothers of the Grade 1 class had a special afternoon of pampering - a little thanks for the ladies who mean so much. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Aaron Hyland and Rylee Moody were awarded Double Green Stripes. Jade Montgomery and Santana Anderson were awarded Single Green Stripes. (Submitted photos)

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planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent

Its here! I am no longer apprehensive, I know it is here! The birds know, they are busy nesting! The plants know, they are growing up out of the ground and leafing out. Overall there is a gentle greenness. The breeze no longer threatens frostbite, the sun is warm, and so am I! Spring is well and truly here! Now, we all get busy! The alleys are filling up with leaves, branches and clods of soil with the remains of last year’s plants. The hum of lawnmowers, the rattle of rototillers and the smell of barbecues are true signs of spring. The fields are being planted, the geese are flying north, spring is here! A friend brought me baby leek plants this weekend . . . I can begin the vegetable patch now! A neighbour showed me his new rose plants, and he was planting his sweet peas. A promise of summer time sweet smells dancing in my head now! I must confess, I have not done a lot in the gardens in the last couple of weeks, the indoors calling for my Iattention. NG T S But anyLday I now, I will EW beNspending every spare moment in the gardens, likely not working very hard, just enjoying being W NE in the sunshine! The leek is a member of the Allium family, or as we know it, the onion family. Personally I can’t start a meal without peeling an onion, a leek,

or a clove of garlic. This is one versatile vegetable family! And yet, I have not had a whole of lot success growing onions. In fact, lately, I haven’t even bothered, letting the farmers’ market people do it for me. Worms, or the onions are just too small, followed by the lack of dry storage have stopped me. And what gives with those hard dry centres of the onions? I have been researching and asking around, and here are my ﬁndings on how to grow a good onion! Apparently, it is easier than I think?! One important thing to remember is that onions are a cool weather plant. A general rule is to learn that onions grow greens

leaves! Onions can be started with seed, transplants or sets! If you have been lucky enough to have a greenhouse or cold frame, seeds could have been started a few weeks ago, and now would be the time to set them in the garden! Onion transplants are available at the garden centres, now is the time to get them into the soil! Or buy sets, little immature bulbs already to go in the ground, now! One pound of sets placed four to six inches apart will grow about 50 feet of onions. From the time they are in the soil, watering and weeding is the most important culture of onions. They do not compete well with weeds, keep the weeds hoed out, but be careful not to damage the wee onion. Water efﬁciently, try using soaker hoses along the row, giving them at least an inch a week. Mulch with straw to keep the moisture in and the weeds out! Shredded paper would work too. Worms, how to stop those annoying little worms! Now, there are all kinds of pellets, powders and potions to keep Onions, garlic, chives, them away. There are leeks, shallots, scallions also other ways to use. and those pretty purple One is to scatter plant balls on tall stems in the the onions. The white, garden; they all belong to legless larvae known as the onion maggot likes to the Allium family! in a line from bulb 301 Quebectravel St., Biggar… in the cool weather, and to the next and burrow the onion G part in the upwards to feed on the IN D no warm weather. The green stems! If there E are T S I Lfeeds UitCmay get the onion part, so rows to follow, D E the stronger the green, hungry Rand disappear! the bigger the onion! With This method works in a this rule in mind, get twofold method. Onions your onions in the ground repel aphids and carrot early in the season, to ﬂy from lettuces, carrots give them a good long and beets. This practice time to develop the green of planting is called

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Scatter planting onion plants, mulching and soaker hoses are some culture methods to apply in order to get great big onions! (Photos from google/images. com) “companion planting”, The larvae are the result of ﬂies laying their eggs at he bottoms of the plants, so sometimes a thin layer of sand on the soil around the onions will discourage them. Fertilizing: If your soil is rich in wellrotted compost, a little vegetable fertilizer will be about all the onions need after the greens are about six inches tall. A good fertilizer could be cottonseed meal or

use a general vegetable fertilizer. Sprinkle fertilizer thinly on top of the soil around the plant, do be careful when scratching it into the soil, taking care not to damage the roots! Fertilize every three weeks until the neck (where the green meets the bulb) begins to soften, then harvest is about a month away! Once the tops grow yellow and ﬂop about, it means they are close to harvest, about 10 days

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Farm Safety is no accident - Local students learn how to stay safe! Farm Safety was on the agenda, Friday, May 10, as the Biggar Recreation Valley hosted a Farm Safety Day. (Above picture) Garnet Peiffer talks to students about the dangers associated with farm equipment. (Above left) Biggar Fire Department members Anita Lichkowski and Prairie Dawn Parney get students geared up. (Above left) Doug Beeson shows kids some of the Biggar Ambulance’s equipment, working together to help a “patient”. (Left) Dakota Ekman of E-Kay Enterprises shows students where not to put your hands. (Right) Biggar Ambulance members Doug Beeson and Ray Itterman help kids create their own First Aid kits, while Kalin Harrabek (below left) works on a simulated patient. (Below) Your best friend - Biggar RCMP Cst. Johnson showed kids one of their patrol cars and let them know who to call when there is trouble. (Bottom) Brian Ellard lets kids know why it isn’t a great idea to play in grain - like quicksand with an attitude, a life can be quickly lost. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Perdue School

Graduating Class of 2013 Saturday, May 25

Matt Berglund

Carlyn Brandt

Johnathan

Miquela Desrosiers

Jaymie Strate

Jason Latta

Jesse Evers

Maghan

Bailey Urick

May the future hold an abundance of happiness and a long string of successes for you, as you move on through your life and career.

Congratulations to all the graduates! Chuck, Lynn, Jacqueline and family, 306-237-4282 AGI-Envirotank, Biggar, 306-948-5262 Biggar & District Credit Union, Perdue Branch, 306-237-9200 Biggar Accounting Services, 306-948-5133 Biggar Veterinary Clinic, 306-948-3642 Busse Law Professional Corporation, Biggar, 306-948-3346 Cam-Don Motors, 306-237-4212 de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-948-2452 Integra Tire, Biggar, George and staff, 306-948-3376 Feudal Co-operative Association Ltd., Jim and staff, 306-237-4639 st 1 Avenue Collision Centre Inc., Biggar, 306-948-3356 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar, 306-948-2669 Kelly Block, M.P., 1-888-590-6555; www.kellyblockmp.ca; Biggar, 306-948-2446.

Keelar Contracting Ltd., Larry, Colleen Urick and family and staff, 306-237-4393 Leslie’s Drugstore, PharmaChoice, Biggar, 306-948-3397 Oasis Golf, congrats from the Oasis team, 306-237-4653 Perdue Agencies, 306-237-4373 Perdue Hotel, Lori and staff, 306-237-4224 -- Drive Safely! Pharmasave, Biggar, 306-948-3315 Rack Petroleum, Perdue, 306-237- 1800 Randy Weekes, M.L.A., 1-877-948-4880 Spyder Autobody, Biggar, Fred, Patsy, Curtis, Roy, Josh, 306-948-2044 The Biggar Independent, Daryl, Peggy, Kevin, Urla, Delta Fay and Tamara, 306-948-3344 Westwinds Motor Hotel/Cold Beer & Liquor Store, ‘Experience the Difference’, 306-948-3301

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Government and PAS reach one-year pharmacy agreement The Ministry of Health and the Pharmacists’ Association of Saskatchewan (PAS) have recently reached a one-year pharmacy agreement. “Pharmacists are key partners in health system efforts to provide quality care to patients,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said May 9. “Our government has a positive working relationship with pharmacists in Saskatchewan. We will continue the dialogue with PAS and its members about generic drug pricing implications and options for Saskatchewan, with the understanding that this is a rapidly evolving area in health care.” On April 1, prices of six of the most common generic drugs were reduced to 18 per cent of brand drug cost to provide savings to Saskatchewan residents. Government recognizes lower generic pricing has impacted pharmacy revenues, and has committed to reinvesting some of those savings back into pharmacy services.

In recent years, the Ministry of Health has supported a number of significant initiatives and programs, including enhanced pharmacist prescribing services, to enable pharmacists to progress toward working to their full scope of practice and to provide important medication management services for Saskatchewan residents. Highlights of the new

agreement include: • A restructured medication assessment program with pharmacies receiving an annual assessment fee for providing services to eligible seniors aged 65 and over who are taking chronic medications and living in the community. • Compensating pharmacists for assistance provided under the Partnership to Assist in the Cessation of Tobacco

“We are very appreciative of the government’s collaborative and reasoned approach in a challenging and complex environment,” PAS Executive Director Dawn Martin said. “PAS is committed to creating, collectively with the Ministry of Health, a longer-term strategy for pharmacy and pharmacist services in the province. The program expansions and

fee increase noted in the agreement has operationalized the reinvestment commitment the government made in January. It is an important beginning to a longer-term framework.” There are approximately 1,300 practising pharmacists and more than 350 licensed community pharmacies in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Provincial Parks opening for 2013 After a record-breaking winter, Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are preparing for another busy season and will be opening Thursday, May 16. “Our parks are very popular and campers are anxious to get out there,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty said. “After one of the longest winters on record, it is time to enjoy the summer.” Campers will be able to use the online reservation system at saskparks.net to select their campsite, book

swimming lessons, check availability or change or cancel a reservation. For those on the go, they can access the mobile site skmobile.goingtocamp.com for smartphones, iPad or tablet. It is a quick and easy way to make a reservation before you leave home or while en route to the parks. There will be a variety of interactive programs to introduce adults and children alike to the history, culture and ecosystems unique to the provincial parks. This season you

~ 100th Anniversary ~ Emmanuel Eigenfeld Lutheran Church 1913 - 2013 SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2013 2:30 p.m. • Meet at Emmanuel 3:00 p.m. • Hymn Sing 3:30 p.m. • Part I, Guided Cemetery Tour 5:00 p.m. • Supper, Fellowship and Anniversary Cake 6:30 p.m. • Part II, Guided Cemetery Tour

~ 50th Anniversary ~ Redeemer Lutheran Church 1963 - 2013 SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 10:30 a.m.. • Worship Service • Pastor Erwin Buck, Sermon (Pastor Buck delivered the Dedication Day Sermon on March 24, 1963) • Catered Meal and Fellowship • Historical Display Cost: $20 per person

(PACT) Program. Currently, pharmacies incur these costs. This comprehensive program will enable pharmacists to continue providing both brief and intensive tobacco cessation interventions to support eligible residents in their efforts to stop smoking. • A 50-cent increase in the prescription dispensing fee to $10.75 effective May 1, 2013.

RSVP by June 15

Mail replies to… Lutheran Anniversaries, Box 1056, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 For further information call… Cindy Hoppe at 306-948-2947 or Jean Itterman at 306-948-3901

can take part in guided hikes or voyager canoe tours, campﬁres with song and stories or pond dipping for aquatic creatures. Each park is home to an array of diverse natural and cultural opportunities. During 2013, three parks will be celebrating milestone anniversaries. Saskatchewan Landing and Douglas Provincial Parks located on Lake Diefenbaker will each celebrate 40 years. Buffalo

Pound Provincial Park located 20 minutes from Moose Jaw will be turning 50. Check the Web site or Facebook page for ongoing updates throughout the season. For the May long weekend only, an alcohol ban will once again be in effect in all campgrounds and picnic areas within all provincial parks and recreation sites from Thursday, May 16 until 11 p.m. Monday, May 20, inclusive. Cottages and

commercial businesses in provincial parks will not be affected by the ban. The ban will also be in effect in 27 regional parks. With record snowfall and a late spring, a number of parks will have reduced services available ranging from availability of boat launch and dock facilities to access to dry ﬁrewood or hiking trails. A listing of services will be posted and updated regularly on saskparks.net starting Monday, May 13.

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CARD OF THANKS Thanks to CWL for nominating me for Mother of the Year. Thanks to the convenors and workers at the tea and for the gifts. It was a wonderful afternoon. A BIG thank you to family and friends for your support. Ann Muc 20p1 A sincere thank you to Bob Foster and the three wonderful young people that stopped to help when my car stalled. Beth Young 20p1 Thanks to everyone who came or helped at Ruthilda Spring Supper. 20p1 A VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who made purchases at the Charity Garage Sale on Saturday, May 10 in Biggar. 100% of the money raised went to JUMPSTART, a program run through Canadian Tire that provides opportunities to kids to play sports of all kinds. The garage sale raised $507.75. You can see this donation on the Climb to Mount KilimanjaroCdn Tire Jumpstart website under Mr. Jody Reid as he will be participating in the climb in january 2014. Many thanks to Autumn and Janine Reid for putting on the garage sale and a BIG thanks to everyone that helped make the donation possible. 20c1

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COMING EVENTS SATURDAY, MAY 25: Biggar Museum & Gallery new summer hours, Open, Tuesday Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed 12 noon - 1 p.m. 20p1 FRIDAY, MAY 31: BBQ at Shop Easy Foods parking lot, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hamburgers, $3 ($3.50 with cheese; $4 deluxe); cold drinks, $1. by St. Paul’s Anglican Church and Shop Easy Foods. 100% of pro¿ts donated to the furnishing of the New Long Term Care Facility. 20p3 MONDAY, JUNE 3: Biggar Youth Travel Club bottle drive, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. If you will not be home but would like to donate, bottles may be left on your front step for pickup. Farm families wishing to donate may call Talie Chupik @ 306-948-2614 or Raelynn Hooper @ 306-2374441 to arrange for bottle pickup or bottles may be dropped off at BCS parking lot on June 3. 20c3 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5: 7:30 p.m., Leney Cemetery Annual Meeting at Perdue Complex (please note change of place). 20c3 JULY 12, 13 & 14: Ruthilda Centennial Celebration, contact 306-932-2075 or 306-932-7722 for more information. 20c1 JULY 8 - AUGUST 16: Biggar & District Family Centre’s Summer Preschool Program, Monday Fridays, 1 - 3 p.m. at BCS 2000. Cost $75 per child. If you have any questions or to register your child, call Georgina at 306948-5623 leave message. *This program is open to 3 and 4 year olds and 5 year olds that have not attended Kindergarten. 18c3

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in May: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 26, guest speaker Maryann Assailly followed by potluck lunch. Everyone welcome. For pastoral services or information, please contact Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-951-7122 or leave a message at the of¿ce, 306-9483731. 48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner Quebec St. and 8th Ave. West; Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service at 10:50 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. Contact our church of¿ce 306-948-3424, Tuesday through Thursday. 36tfn

Rita “The Antique Lady” Estate Auction Sale May 26, 2013 @ 9:00 AM Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds, Llyodminster, AB For info call 1-877-4942437 PL#324317AB www. bodnarusauctioneering.com Steve & Joy Kruger Farm Auction Sale Saturday June 1, 2013 @ 9:00AM Live Net Bid @ 1:00PM Hanley, SK For info call 1-877494-2437 PL#318200 www. bodnarusauctioneering.com

ANNOUNCEMENT

Faye Serson is pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of her daughter, Cherie Serson to Terry Stark on May 18, 2013.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

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BUILDING & PROPERTY OF THE FORMER SOUTHY FINE FOODS Southey, SK Lot 5, Block 2, Plan. G413 Extension 0 Surface Parcel No. 108354427 Mineral Parcel No. 136078623 Surface Title Number: 134870722 Mineral Title Number: 134870744 BIDS CLOSE June 7th, 2013 Package A Includes Land & Building Package B Includes – Equipment in Building (No Stock or Walk In Boxes Included) Viewing To Take Place May 24th. Subject to Creditor Approval – Full Terms & Conditions Posted on the Website. McDougall Auctioneers Ltd. 1-800-263-4193 www.mcgougallauction.com Regina

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STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca HOT TICKETS See P!NK’S SOLD OUT Concert Thursday, October 24th in Saskatoon or Saturday, October 26th in Winnipeg See UFC-161 Saturday, June 15th LIVE in Winnipeg

INVITATIONS SATURDAY, MAY 18: You are invited to a bridal shower for Karla Link, bride-elect of Travis Poletz, in the Lutheran Church basement, 7th Ave. E., Biggar starting at 2:30 p.m. Cards in the drugstores. 19p2

CARD OF THANKS On behalf of the St. Gabriel four and ¿ve class, we would like to extend a BIG thank you to all the organizers and volunteeers of the Rural Farm Safety Day in the valley on May 10. As well, to all the participating businesses and emergency service personnel who gave presentations to the students. It was a great day and was very informative. 20c1

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V-I-P RINGSIDE FRONT ROW TICKETS available

Reid would like to announce the safe arrival of his baby sister,

These tickets are held for fans in Rural Saskatchewan only

Charlee Jennifer Wolfe was born on April 3, 2013 weighing 9 lb. 9 oz., and measuring 23 inches long at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask. Proud parents are Kent and BJ Wolfe; proud grandparents are Dave Allard of Biggar, Sask. and Randy and Josephine Wolfe of Saskatoon, Sask.

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WANTED Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 3tfn 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

NOTICE Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history! For more information call 9483451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. 7tfn This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered. tfn Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com. tfn

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. DISCONNECTED PHONE? ChoiceTel Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call ChoiceTel Today! 1-888-333-1405. NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN! Newly Patented! “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator. Eliminates: Shock Chlorination; iron bacteria; smell; bacterial breeding in water wells. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. Visit our 29 inventions; www.1800bigiron. com.

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RECREATION

LAND for SALE

23 ft. Fifth-wheel Rustler, new fridge, one year ago, air conditioning, very nice shape, $6,000 O.B.O. Phone 306-9517501 18p3 1981 Econoline camper van, 24,000 original miles, fridge, stove, bathroom, very nice shape, $4,000 obo. Phone 306951-7501 18p3 1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 948-7521. 36tfn 1985 Honda Goldwing, new rubber, shocks redone this spring, new battery, $3500 obo; phone 948-3344 34tfn

FARMLAND WANTED

MACHINERY ‘Yard’ tractor, 13.5hp with 38” deck, in new condition. Phone 306-948-3442 20p1 8 hp ‘Troy’ built garden rototiller, new motor and tynes, $1,000. Call 306-948-3956, Aubrey Wood 20p3 FLOODING - SPRING RUN OFF Protect your property with dewatering pumps from DSG Daily, weekly, monthly rental rates or easy purchase plans Call PJ 1-888-920-1507 www. dieselservices.com Located in Saskatoon.

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

NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! Thanks again Doug for buying our property. Dealing with you and your company, Freshwater Land Holdings Co. Ltd., made the sale quick and efficient. It was a tough transaction, but you came through and kept all of the promises you made at the beginning of our talks. I would recommend you to anyone who’s interested in selling quickly and efficiently. I will pass on your name to ayone who’s interested. Thanks again. Leo and Linda

SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 66 1/4’s South Central - 18 1/4’s East Central - 74 1/4’s South - 70 1/4’s South East - 26 1/4’s South West 58 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 39 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

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REAL ESTATE Two serviced lots, side by side in Biggar, 100’x140’, $79,900. Call 717-4681 (cell) 5tfn ONLY A FEW UNITS LEFT! 55 PLUS ADULT COMMUNITY. Ground Level Ranchers. www. diamondplace.ca 306 241 0123 WARMAN, SK

Modular, Manufactured or RTM homes. A variety of homes in production or ready to ship Regina,SK 1-866-838-7744 Estevan, SK 1-877-378-7744 www.sherwoodhome.ca

One bedroom house for sale. All appliances included. Move in ready; $65,000. 216 - 2nd Ave. East, Biggar. Call for appointment, 306-948-2585 14tfn Three-bedroom home, completely renovated. Fully modern, energy package. Quiet neighbourhood. Close to school. Priced to sell. For viewing call: 306-948-9517 or 306-948-5627. 38tfn NEW & PREOWNED Modular homes for immediate delivery! Take advantage of our Moduline Showhome sell off and receive a $1500 gift card. Offer ends May 31! www.craigshomesales.com or call 1-855-380-2266.

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HOUSES FOR SALE High Quality Canadian Built Modular Homes & Cottages Over 175 Plans to Choose from. 60-90 Day Turnkey 10 Year Warranty Regina, SK Toll Free: 1-(855)-494-4743 Visit us online: www.prairiebilt.com

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HOUSES FOR SALE

Move in ready house located in Biggar, Sask. House features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large upgraded kitchen/ dining room. Located on a nicely landscaped corner lot in a friendly neighbourhood with a new fenced yard and a beautiful underground pond. Also includes a garden shed and a new large 2 car detached garage. Serious inquiries call 306-948-2533 (leave a message if no answer). 14tfn

Real Estate LANE REALTY CORP. For the most exposure that you deserve in the marketing of your farm or ranch property. Contact your local agent:

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CANADIAN MANUFACTURED backed by 10 year warranty -multi family, single section, motel style homes -Qualify for C.M.H.C.Financing FOR MORE INFO CALL 1.800.249.3969 www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

HOUSES FOR RENT Two and three bedroom homes available for rent with fridge and stove included. For viewing, call 306-948-3674; 306-948-9517; 306-948-7022. 19tfn

FOR RENT Charter/ Sherwood Apartments 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satellite systems, laundry facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwashers, air conditioning, parking with plug-ins. For more information call: Karen/Kevin • 948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar

Biggar Housing Authority now renting 3-bedroom duplex S/F/W/D Call 306-948-2101

TRAVEL ONE DAY Polar Bear Tour Depart Saskatoon Saturday, October 26. Jet to Churchill and experience 6 hours on a polar bear safari. 1-866-460-1415; www.classiccanadiantours.com.

SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TOWN OF BIGGAR, Saskatchewan EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITION The Town of Biggar is accepting applications for an in scope equipment operator position.

If YOU are… • Moving • Expecting a Baby • Planning a Wedding • Anticipating Retirement Call WELCOME WAGON at 948-2563 - Lisa Haynes We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca LAROCHELLE CONTRACTING will build fences and decks. For all your fence and deck needs, give me a call… 306-948-7390 19p3

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY MAKE MONEY and save lives. We are offering exclusive rights in your area, 100% guaranteed return on investment. Don’t pay until you see your business up and running. Earn up to 100K per year. Voted top vending program in North America. Absolutely no selling involved; www.locationfirstvending.com. 1-855-933-3555.

Qualifications: Must be capable of and have the skill to operate and maintain all Town equipment including the grader, backhoe with loader, street sweepers, etc. Duties also include daily maintenance and record keeping for the equipment, monitor repairs associated with the equipment plus any other assigned duties. The applicant must possess a valid driver’s license with no restriction on license. Applicant must also possess a valid air brake ticket on license to be able to operate garbage truck and tandems. Knowledge of street maintenance, installation of water and sewer lines; fire hydrants and valves, and other municipal construction requirements is necessary. Salary Rate: As per Union Agreement Further information can be obtained about this position from Barb or Marty at 306-948-3317. Applications including resume and references will be received in the Office of the Town Administrator, Town of Biggar, Box 489, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2013. The Town of Biggar would like to thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CAREER TRAINING How do you calculate the value of a house? Determine property taxes? Develop these skills and more - major in Appraisal and Assessment at Lakeland College. Career opportunities include property manager, realtor, appraiser, assessor, lender, or working for a development ¿rm. Recent grads reported an average starting salary of $60,000 a year. Phone 1 800 661 6490, ext. 5429 or visit www.lakelandcollege.ca/ realestate OVER 90% EMPLOYMENT rate for CanScribe graduates! Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanScribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month. 1-800466-1535. www.canscribe.com. admissions@canscribe.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

General labourers needed for new Parrish & Heimbecker Elevator Carpenters, concrete work, and general construction Drop off Resumes at P&H OfÀce 220 Main St. Biggar, Sask. Or mail to: Dwight Teale Box 760, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Call 306-873-9969

M & N Repair Ltd. Administrative Assistant Are you looking for part-time ofÀce work? We are looking for a mature individual to work 2-3 days a week at a busy truck and trailer ship in Biggar, Sask. You need to be out-going, organized, dependable, efÀcient, and possibly bondable. You must have a valid driver’s license. This position would report to the business owner. Duties would include greeting customers, answering the phone, booking appointments, entering inventory, restocking parts, entering work orders, preparing invoices, collecting A/R, and general ofÀce duties. Quickbooks experience is an asset. Please e-mail resume to mnrepair@sasktel.net or mail to M & N Repair, Box 418, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Only those considered will be contacted.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Quick Stop & Fas Gas Convenience Store Full/part-time CASHIERS needed at Quick Stop. Resumes can be dropped off or mailed to Box 452, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 PRAIRIE MALT LIMITED, Biggar

Students -- Immediate Openings May 1 - August 31 Requirements… • at least 18 years of age • pay according to Collective Agreement • Schedule -- week days -- day shift Submit resume to: Prairie Malt Limited, Box 1150, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 Attn: David Keith 306-948-3500 ext 532 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Part-time Executive Director Position Biggar Museum & Gallery This position entails 25 hours per week. The Executive Director is responsible to oversee all programs, services and activities in the facility. The successful applicant works closely with the OfÀce Manager, Board of Directors and volunteers. QualiÀcations: • Some knowledge of marketing and fundraising • Knowledge of researching and preparing grant applications. • Computer skills • Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision. • Must have good organizational skills. • Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.

Start date: June 17, 2013 Please submit resumé including references by May 31, 2013 to: Biggar Museum & Gallery Personnel Committee P. O. Box 1598 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Western Sales, a growing John Deere dealership with locations in Biggar, Central Butte, Davidson, Elrose, Outlook and Rosetown is hiring permanent full time

Apprentice/Journeyman Service Technicians for our Biggar location situated at 101 Hwy 14 East. We require individuals to repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain heavy duty Ag equipment including combines, tractors, seeders and sprayers. • Must be thoroughly familiar with tractors and farm equipment and have the knowledge and skill to make repairs properly. • Full job description available on request. • Must be able to work extended hours during spring and fall. • Compensation, $24 - $35 - rate is based on level of experience. • Required work experience, 3 - 5 years. We offer a full beneÀt package which includes medical, dental, disability, life insurance and matched pension. E-mail resumes to… Attn: Rome Molsberry, careers@westernsales.ca or by fax to 1-306-882-3389. For more information you can also contact me at 1-306-882-4291 Only qualiÀed applicants will be contacted.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DYNAMIC FUELS

Government of Canada invests to help Saskatchewan youth get jobs

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Bulk Fuel Drivers for Saskatchewan area Minimum requirements: Class 3 plus air brakes Questions call: 403-664-2241 Fax resumé to: 403-664-2275 or email: dynamicfuels@gmail.com AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Licensed, 4th year & 3rd year Technicians required. Signing/ moving allowance, full company bene¿ts, very aggressive bonus/ pay plan. Ford experience preferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; dbrackenbury@denhamford. com. PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@ pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE. NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect.

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The Government of Canada is providing support for youth in Saskatchewan to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by Maurice Vellacott, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Wanuskewin, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development. “Our government’s top priorities are creating jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity,” said Vellacott. “The Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy is helping youth develop the skills and gain the experience they need to get jobs now and prepare for the workforce of tomorrow.” The Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council is receiving more than $341,000 from the Skills Link program to help youth overcome barriers to employment. Skills Link is part of the

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Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy (YES). Participants will develop life and job skills through workshops on topics such as effective communication, résumé writing and workplace safety. Additionally, they will benefit from work experience in the tourism or service sectors with local employers. “ T o u r i s m Saskatchewan thanks the Government of Canada for its continued support of the highly successful Ready To Work program, which sees more than 80 per cent of its participants continuing into longterm, rewarding careers and significantly addresses labour shortages throughout our province,” said Pat Fiacco, CEO of Tourism Saskatchewan. “This funding helps the Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council to match employers with individuals from non-traditional hiring pools.” With annual funding of more than $300 million, YES helps youth, particularly those facing barriers to employment, obtain career information, develop employment skills, find jobs and stay employed. YES includes the Skills Link and

Career Focus programs and the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, which creates thousands of job opportunities for students every summer. Economic Action Plan (EAP) 2013 proposes an additional investment of $70 million over three years to support 5 000 more paid internships. This is further to the extra $50 million that was invested through EAP 2012 to enhance YES with a new initiative that connects young Canadians with jobs that are in high demand and helps them develop tangible skills and gain work experience. Youth employment programs are part of the Government of Canada’s broader strategy to create an educated, skilled and ﬂexible workforce. The government underscored its commitment to this strategy in Canada’s Economic Action Plan. A key component of the Plan is to create more and better opportunities for Canadian workers through skills development. To learn more about Canada’s Economic Action Plan, visit actionplan.gc.ca. The Government of Canada is helping youth plan their careers, learn new skills and ﬁnd jobs through enhanced online services available at youth.gc.ca.

Heartland Health Region Board Meeting The next Board meeting will be held Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 in Rosetown. Board packages can be obtained from the Regional Corporate Office within one week of the meeting. Please call the office to arrange for printing and pick up. Contact Christa Garrett at 306-882-4111 ext 236 or by e-mail christa.garrett@hrha.sk.ca.

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Funding increase propels health regions toward shorter surgery waits

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Saskatchewan patients will receive surgery sooner and beneﬁt from innovations that improve the quality and safety of surgical care, thanks to a $70.5 million investment in 2013-14 in the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative, a four-year collaborative effort by the health system. The funding is up $10 million from the previous year. It will enable health regions to complete 7,000 more surgeries for patients in 2013-14, about half of them (3,200) by Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region. Combined, the 10 Saskatchewan health regions that offer surgery will provide about 89,000 procedures. “Saskatchewan’s health regions and surgical teams have made incredible progress toward our goal of improving quality and offering all patients surgery within three months,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Government wants to ensure they have the resources they need to reach that target and maintain a high standard of safe, quality care.” The funding will be directed primarily to hospital costs, but will also enable improvements that support the surgical system, including: quality improvement and safety initiatives; improved assessment of patients; home care and post-operative rehabilitation; physician services; and staff training (especially operating room nurses). “This funding will enable us to continue our work transforming surgical care in Saskatchewan for the beneﬁt of patients,” Surgical Initiative physician leader Dr. Peter Barrett said. “We have adopted proven safety procedures, found ways to reduce waits for patients, and improved the way we handle the assessment and treatment of medical conditions such as back pain and prostate cancer. Together with the help of patient advisors, we are creating a patient-centred surgical care system that can be sustained into the future.” The Surgical Initiative’s goals are to improve surgical patients’ experiences and by April 2014, offer all patients surgery within three months. Since 2007, the number of patients waiting more than six months has fallen 64 per cent and the number waiting more than three months has fallen 49 per cent. A total of 19,315 patients were waiting for surgery on February 28, 2013, a decrease of 28 per cent since November 2007.

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Helping you Help yourself Phone:

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

AURORA CONSTRUCTION & HAPPY AMPER SERVICES • Sewer • Water • Power • Drainage • Footings

Electrical Installation & Maintenance

Authorized Appliance Depot Electrical Wiring Trenching Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291

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

Cell: 306-221-6888

PLUMBING & HEATING

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OPTOMETRISTS

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

Biggar, Sask.

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Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments… 1-855-651-3311

Licenced Journeyman Carpenters Troy McCarty 306-948-5627 (H) 306-948-9280 (C) Mitch McCarty 306-373-8254 (H) Serving Biggar ... Since 1968

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

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

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

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306-222-8673

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

Phone: 306-948-3344 Email: tip@sasktel.net Box 40, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

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306-918-7264 Your Healthy Living

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

Consultant & Coach Anne G. Livingston •Ideal Protein Weight Loss Clinic •Epicure Selections •Walden Farms Products •Young Living Essential Oils •Beauticontrol Skin Care www.beautipage.ca/annelivingston

Located in Angie’s Hair Salon 219 Main St., Biggar Call 948-7274 or 948-3696

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

- together with -

30 min. Circuit Gym

Northland Foaming

Spray Foam Insulation

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

For FAX service, see us at The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

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.

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

Phone: 306-948-5678

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DENTAL

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

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

306-948-3408

Located in the Nova Wood Centre (back entrance) 104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

306-948-2208

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

SEED CLEANING

Mundt’s Mobile Custom Grain Cleaning

Ladies Only

New Stucco & Restoration…

Calendars and Day Planners Presentations and more…

Wylie Farms Ltd.

Email: nix1@sasktel.net

interior & exterior painting, textured ceilings, drywall, mud & tape

306-716-4021

; ;

Dan… 306-281-5090 Chad… 306-280-1524

GEORGE STAHL

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Jacklin Andrews, MSW, Counsellor

• Five Inch Seamless • Fascia

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acrylic Ànish, full system foam, paper/ wire, pargings/ICF blocks, custom pillars & battons, repair/service

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Renos…

HEALTH/WELLNESS

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

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PRAIRIE BOYZ VINYL FENCING LTD.

Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses

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HANDY JIM SERVICES

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In Biggar Every Tuesday.

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Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

Doctor of Optometry

• Commercial • Residential • Design Builder • Insurance Claims • Renovations • Drafting Service

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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

McCARTY CONSTRUCTION

DMH ELECTRIC Construction, consulting and Maintenance Licensed Journeyman

CONTRACTING LTD.

www.madgerooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

Electrical… 306-658-3004 Excavation… 306-951-7667 BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES

MADGE

306-717-2818

• Commercial • Industrial • Residential

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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, body sculpting, strength training.

Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions * Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certiﬁcates available

Visit us @ 114- 2nd Ave. W., Biggar Where you can feel right at home! Phone… 306-948-2548 Cell… 306-948-8048

115 - 1st Ave. W. Rosetown, Sask.

OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 882-2123 Emergency (after hours) 882-2006

THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT on

NEWSSTANDS @ • Esso • Leslie’s Drugstore • Pharmasave • Quick Stop • Super A Foods • Shop Easy Food • Weasie’s Gourmet Blends • Feudal Co-op, Perdue • The Store, Perdue

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THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

LEGAL SERVICES

BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. Bonnie L. Reddekopp, JD 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

ACCOUNTING

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

AUTOMOTIVE

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

306-948-3376

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 306-948-5133

after hours George: 948-4042 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

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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:

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

948-2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

A small Àrm that provides quality professional services to our clients on a personalized and timely basis.

Services include:

Roderick B. Campbell, CMA • Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

•Auditing and Accounting •Corporate and Personal Tax •Financial Statement Preparation •Farm Tax and Agristability We are accepting new clients in Saskatoon and surrounding area. 624 Duchess St. Saskatoon, SK S7K 0R1

Ph: 306-933-2970

Ph: 306-948-4430 or 306-948-4460

jeffgorman@daviesdrury.com

rod.campbell@sasktel.net Box 988, Biggar, SK

spencerbeaulieu@daviesdrury.com

Jeff Gorman, C.A. Spencer Beaulieu, C.A.

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

Rosetown, Sask.

Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

M & N REPAIR

Ph/fax: 306-948-3856 or cell: 306-948-7896

701 - 4 Ave. E., Biggar

TIRES

Robert Hoesgen, CFP

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

948-1722

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

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.

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance 222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

Panasonic, Samsung,

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

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 306-948-5699

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

Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

The Country Clipper

SERVICES THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth

306-948-3384 • 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.

NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING •Texas Gates •Spray Foam Insulation •Sandblasting & Painting •Internal Coatings •Rock Guard Coatings g

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

Pat Wicks, rd

To fax…stop in at The Independent

A Sign of

• sides of Beef available

Box 736, Biggar

Hwy 14 East, Biggar 948-2109

306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca

Troy May, owner/operator Fax: 306.237.TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca

Living Books Distributor

Kevin Kurulak Investment Rep Insurance Broker P. 306 948 5200 F. 306 948 5207 Appointments Preferred

306.237.7671

Phone: 306-948-5600 • Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

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Modern Licenced Abbatoir

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair

Pamela Eaton

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

MONARCH MEATS

Heavy Truck Repair

Lyndsey Sacher

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Your authorized

LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer; and Your authorized

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

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

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

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

Fax:

Open Monday-Saturday

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

403 Main Street, Biggar

J. G. Smith

948-3996

KRF Auto Centre

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

Biggar, Sask.

306-882-2289

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

HAULS TO THE DUMP

“Where we do it all for you!!”

Do you just want to know if your premiums are fair with the right coverage?

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

…for bookings contact

Prairieland Collision

Toll Free: 866-403-2298

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

Tridem & Super B trailers

• 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

• Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals

Are you looking for Life, Living Benefits Insurance and/or Investment Strategies?

222 Main St., Biggar Tel: 306-986-2600

Rebel Landscaping

Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System

100% handwash

Want a truly independent advisor who will find your unique solution?

Gareth McKee

Cell: 306-948-7524

Custom Grain Hauling

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

ACCOUNTING

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

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

1st Ave. West, Biggar

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

BURNT ORANGE SOLUTIONS

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

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

SERVICES

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

Garry A. Faye

COURIER/HAULING

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

Sewing & Embroidery • Jackets • Windsuits • Shirts • Hunting Gear • Bunnyhugs • Caps • Toques • Bags Check out our new website: classicmakings.ca Judy Judy Kahovec: Kahovec… 882-4313, Cell 306-882-4313, cell831-7935 306-831-7935 Carey Krchov: 882-3213 Carey Krchov…882-3213

Anne G. Livingston

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

948-3955 Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar

Phone: 306-948-2442 Fax: 306-948-2484

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

658-4474, Landis, SK

Biggar Sand & Gravel • trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating Call Colin Graham at 306-948-5455 CWB CertiÀed Light Fabrication Mobile Welding

230 - 1st Ave. W., Biggar Phone: 948-7117 email: chase14welding@sasktel.net

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

…call 306-948-3344

THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

22 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

Funding increase propels health regions toward shorter surgery waits $70.5 million to reduce waits and improve patient experience

WATCH for Doreen’s Discount Day at

Leslie’s Drugstore

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“Saskatchewan’s health regions and surgical teams have made incredible progress toward our goal of improving quality and offering all patients surgery within three months,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Government wants to ensure they have the resources they need to reach that target and maintain a high standard of safe, quality care.” The funding will be directed primarily to hospital costs, but will also enable improvements that support the surgical system, including: quality improvement and safety initiatives; improved assessment of patients; home care and post-operative rehabilitation; physician services; and staff training (especially operating room nurses). “This funding will enable us to continue our work transforming surgical care in Saskatchewan for the beneﬁt of patients,” Surgical Ini-

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One of our favourite’s has his cake - and eats it, too! . . . Bob Mason had a bit of a surprise when he went for coffee at Weasie’s Gourmet Blends in Biggar last Wednesday, May 8. He may have thought everyone forgot, but alas, some folks just couldn’t wait to wish The Independent columnist, Perdue Oasis duffer, and ‘Gentleman About Town’, a happy 95th birthday! Happy Birthday, Bob! (Photo for The Independent by Louise Foster)

Report from the Legislature by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (8 May, 2013) The Disability Strategy The worth of a society can be measured by how it treats its most vulnerable citizens. In keeping with our government’s belief in that statement, we continue to honour commitments made in both the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth and this year’s provincial budget. On May 6, 2013, we announced the first step toward implementing a comprehensive Disability Strategy. The Disability Strategy will focus on the priority areas speciﬁed in the Plan for Growth: accessibility, affordability and availability of housing; transportation; employment; education; support for community inclusion; and support for caregivers. Other priorities may emerge during the consultation process. Members of the public are invited to submit their nominations for the Citizen Consultation Team by downloading the application form from the Ministry of Social Services Web site at socialservices. gov.sk.ca/disability-strategy. Nominations will be accepted until June 28, 2013, and the team members will be appointed in the fall of this year. The public consultations will be held next spring, to be followed by the public release of the Disability Strategy in late fall of 2014. This initiative builds on our existing record in terms of making Saskatchewan the

best place to live in Canada for people with disabilities, including:The elimination of the 440 person wait list for programming for people with intellectual disabilities; and The Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) program, allowing more than 10,000 people with physical and intellectual disabilities to live with a greater measure of dignity and independence. A new federal/provincial program will allow for the next generation of agricultural producers to learn from current industry leaders. Over the next ﬁve years, $500,000 in funding will be provided to the Youth Mentorship Program with the goal of assisting industry associations to mentor young producers into future industry leaders. This program will help young producers gain leadership skills and the networking opportunities needed to become future leaders. No provincial program aimed at developing leadership capacity for all sectors of the agriculture industry existed until now. On May 3, the federal and provincial governments announced the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) will continue for the next ﬁve years with $65 million in support. F R W I P, w h i ch wa s first introduced in 2008, helps farmers, ranchers, Fi r s t N a t i o n b a n d s, rural municipalities and irrigation districts develop long-term, reliable sources of water and the related

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