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History up in flames in Perdue A blow to the community as the Perdue Arena burned to the ground this past Saturday. Firefighters contained the blaze, minimizing damage to nearby homes, but could not save the home of hockey, figure skating, cultural activities. Cause

of the fire is still under investigation. (Photo for The Independent courtesy of Julie Lemon)

On the road to reconciliation by Pastor Mark Kleiner, PALS The bells will ring at St. Paul’s Anglican Church this Sunday, marking an observance of the abuses suffered in residential schools. Between the 1870s and 1996, over 150,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children attended more than 130 residential schools located throughout Canada, run jointly by the Government of Canada and several churches. Children often went to these schools against their parents’ wishes,

and were not permitted to speak their language or observe their traditional culture. The impacts from these schools, born of colonial and assimilationist policies, continue to resonate throughout society. In 2008, an out of court settlement was reached between former students with the Government of Canada and the churches who ran these schools. Besides financial compensation for survivors, the agreement included money to establish the

Truth and Reconciliation Committee (TRC) with a mandate “to learn the truth about what happened in the residential schools and to inform all Canadians about what happened.” To this end, the TRC has held national and regional events across the country over the last five years, hearing stories from people connected to the schools. The closing event of the TRC takes place in Ottawa from May 31 to June 3, and to mark this occasion, churches

across Canada will ring their bells at 12 noon EDT/10 a.m. CST on Sunday, May 31. Here in Biggar, the PALS community will participate in this act of observance, by meeting at St Paul’s Anglican (Fourth and King) for the bell ringing at 10 a.m. this Sunday morning, and then proceeding to Redeemer Lutheran (Seventh and Ontario) for a 10:30 a.m. church service. This service bears the title ‘On the Road to Reconciliation’, and

includes special prayers, music, and other worship elements focused on acknowledging the abuses of the residential schools, and seeking healing for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians on the road ahead. Reconciliation, as the TRC states, is “an ongoing individual and collective process that will require participation from all those affected by the residential school experience. This includes, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis former

students, their families, communities, religious groups, former Indian Residential School employees, government, and the people of Canada.” That is, in other words, close to all of us. PALS encourages everyone interested in marking this important event to meet at St Paul’s this Sunday morning and join in ringing the church bell at 10 a.m., as we join with so many across the country in saying it’s time for reconciliation.

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A busy group of community organizations came to the Biggar Central Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woodrow Lloyd Gymnasium, May 22, all in support of the family. The West Central Early Years Coalition held small and important, fun activities for the kids, critical information for parents and a relaxed, easy environment. The whole event helped one and all to work together to support communities in creating the best conditions for early child development.

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Council Minutes highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held May 5, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Alan Boyle, Penny McCallum, Eugene Motruk, and Kirk Sherbino. Council unanimously resolved that Bylaw No. 15-759, being a bylaw to provide for agreements for fixed assessment of farm lands, be read three times and adopted. Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $154,374.24, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $66,911.31, be approved. Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted for Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s information and filed: Wheatland Regional Centre/

Biggar Recycling Centre - Financials; Loraas Environmental Services Ltd. - Compost Pick Up; Cargill/PML - Summary of Meeting; Water Security Agency - Lagoon Discharge; PIWIK Monthly Report; Catterall and Wright - Seventh Avenue West Sidewalks; Prairie Wild Consulting - Update; Minister of Transport - Canada Post Services. Council resolved that the Biggar Masonic Lodge be granted a 50 per cent municipal tax concession for 2015 on Lot 13 Block 27 Plan D4770. Council resolved that the education property tax mill rates, approved by the Minister of Government Relations for the 2015 taxation year, be approved. Council resolved that the Town agree to pay for the upgrades to the existing RCMP bike at a cost of approximately

$500, to be used for the RCMP bike patrol. Council resolved that the request from Kevin Markowski, dated May 4, 2015, to extend keeping his semi trailer at 302 Eighth Avenue West, Lots 15-20 Block 42 Plan G167, from May 17, 2015 until the end of May, be approved. Council resolved that the contract for SaskPower to provide underground servicing to Parcel C Plan G167 in Biggar, be approved. Council resolved that the request from the Diamond Lodge Replacement Partnership for the next instalment for the new Diamond Lodge, in the amount of $178,114.93, be approved for payment. Council resolved that the draft 2015 Capital and Operating Budget be further reviewed. s -EETING ADJOURNED AT 9:20 p.m.

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Cst. Brianne Hathaway accepts a cheque for $500 from Town of Biggar Administrator Barb Barteski. The generous donation went to upgrades for a new two-wheeled initiative the local RCMP Detachment is implementing. (Submitted Photo) Biggar RCMP will be carrying out bike patrols in the Town of Biggar throughout the summer. Cst. Brianne Hathaway is attending a specialized Law Enforcement Bike Association course May 21-24. Biggar RCMP would like to acknowledge the Town of Biggar Council for their financial support of the program. Their contribution has paid for much needed upgrades

to the Detachmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing bike. The intention of the patrols are to enhance community visibility and detect/deter crime from a different approach. You will see the bike down Biggar main streets, the parks and alleyways, day and night. Biggar RCMP are planning to expand the program to include two officers.

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Senate reform needs to come from inside institution There is no doubt the Senate has seen better days. Mike Duffy’s trial has kept the Upper Chamber in the public eye. Nine more senators will have their spending referred to the RCMP and a former Supreme Court judge has been appointed to act as a special arbitrator. This news does not instill confidence in the Senate which is supposed to be the Chamber of “sober second thought”. At one time a well respected institution that deliberated all avenues before passing bills. It may be that the rules regarding spending are too vague but this is the perfect time for existing Senators to show they are serious about reform. A perfect time for them to show they are serious about righting wrongs. Take for example, Bill C-518. A private members bill currently in the eyes of the Senators. This bill would result in a Senator or Member of Parliament losing their pension if convicted of one of 19 serious Criminal Code offences -including theft, fraud and breach of trust. For many ordinary Canadians this is a no-brainer. The question is why hasn’t this code of conduct been in place since the beginning of Canada’s government. Canadians hold their politicians to high standards. Rightly so. Yet, despite the common sense of this bill there is some opposition to passing the bill. Some argue that the loss of a pension is too severe a punishment. But, if you have wrongly taken public money in the first place there should be no more forthcoming. It’s time for Senators to stand up and do the right thing. Prove to Canadians they are sincere. P.H.

Never mind the flows, look at the stocks by William Robson, president and CEO of the C. D. Howe Institute. Economists may not be known for sartorial style, but they do have their fads. Influential ones, too — affecting our lives and livelihoods more than ups and downs in hemlines or the changing width of lapels. Among the more durable economic fashions has been the habit of measuring the national economy using flows of activity: GDP and related indicators. GDP has its uses. But it’s time the economic paparazzi directed their cameras at GDP’s counterpart, used to measure the country’s stock of wealth: Canada’s national balance sheet. Though far from complete, it addresses such key questions as the sustainability of our living standards and the prospects for today’s youngsters when they grow up — the stuff we really want to know. Accounting offers a useful parallel — and not just because it’s another profession that rarely makes the glamour magazines. Businesses have flow measures: statements of income and expenditure over an interval of time. And stock measures: balance sheets that net liabilities against assets to calculate net worth. The two measures complement each other: income statements explain changes in net worth. At different times, though, one or the other tends to be more in vogue. The balance sheet was first on the scene. Double-entry book-keeping was mainly about measuring stocks. Think

of a 14th-century merchant tallying inventories of cash and spices to monitor the liquidity and solvency of the enterprise. Over time, the insights from measuring flows — revenue and expenditure, profits and losses — gained followers for the income statement. By the second half of the 20th century, it was all the rage. Its devotees disliked the “noise” of fluctuating asset and liability values on balance sheets. The view of continuing operations in an income statement, they said, gave a clearer signal of a business’s health. Lately, though, the balance sheet has been trending. Recent decades — notably the 2008 crisis — yielded many examples of healthy-looking income statements accompanied by what turned out to be unmanageable bonds, pension promises and contingent payments. The balance sheet has won new fans. What about measuring national economies? Censuses and other efforts to measure stocks of wealth at that level also go back centuries. By the time statisticians undertook comprehensive economic measurement in the 1930s and 1940s, however, contemporary concerns put the spotlight on flows of income, spending and output — hence the GDP and other flow indicators that still dominate the headlines. They are popular for a reason: the pace of activity does matter. On a national scale, rising output and incomes mean more resources — to

enjoy as food, clothing, medicine and other good things now, or to save and invest in capital to produce more good things later. Since the pace of activity relative to the economy’s productive capacity affects inflation, moreover, central banks watch it when setting monetary policy — which means that the myriad avid followers of trends in interest rates and exchange rates watch it too. But the pace of activity is not all that matters. We know that GDP alone does not measure wellbeing. It is such a star, though, that we often treat it that way. Putting so much focus on activity distorts our thoughts, and our actions. Take an economic impact study — the sort of infrastructure project evaluation, for instance, that regularly shows up in the news. It typically tallies as “benefits” the resources — labour, materials and so on — the project will use up. Those aren’t benefits — they’re costs! A balance sheet makes clear what goes on which side of the ledger, and that only a net increase in productive capacity can justify a project. A more extreme example is the notion that wars are good for the economy. They do indeed stimulate activity. But if that’s all you measure, you are missing a crucial fact about war. A balance sheet tells it straight: the most important thing wars do is destroy. Less extreme, but very trendy, is the mislabelling of most government spending as “investment”. Sure, capital

spending is. So is some “consumption” spending, such as education that actually adds to the stock of students’ knowledge and skills. But most spending — including sadly, most education spending — is not. Look at flows of activity, and it’s easier to be fooled. Look at stocks of wealth, and you see through the flimflam. So here’s a call to all the statistical trendsetters — all you accountants and economists. Don’t let GDP have the catwalk to itself. We need the national balance-sheet accounts up there too. Statistics Canada’s quarterly figures on housing, structures, equipment, consumer durables, land, all the rest — we need them to strut their stuff. We also need the annual figures on natural resources. Stats Can has environmental measures; bring them on, as well! Ultimately, we want to assess our most important asset: our knowledge, skills and aptitudes — that is, our human capital. That’s the information that will help us see if Canadians are adding capacity to produce food, clothing, medicine — all the good things we want — now and in the future. As it happens, the wealth data Statistics Canada already produces suggests we are. National net worth per Canadian stood at $231,500 at the end of 2014 — up more than 5 percent on the year, and more than 30 percent since 2009. The figures for the first quarter of 2015 will be out June 12th. Don’t miss them! Good or bad, the story they tell matters at least as much as the current quarter’s GDP. GDP is so twentieth century. Trust me: national net worth is the Next Big Thing.

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We were a diverse group as we sat around the lunch table. Most of us were from different provinces in Canada but there was one American and one Australian. As we chatted we noted a few notable differences in terminology. For instance, our American friend kept referring to her purse as a pocketbook. Finally, one of the group commented on that fact and asked her why that was. She looked surprised and said that is what she has always called it. It should be noted she was from Washington, D.C. So I decided to do some research on the pocketbook. The dictionary definition is “a bag usually with handles and pockets that is used by women to carry money and personal belongings.” However, more investigation into the history led me to some interesting insights. The pocketbook didn’t come into use until the 1600s. It was a small notebook that could be carried in your pocket. By the late 17th century it came to mean “a pocket sized folding case for holding ban-

knotes, papers, etc.” The early beginnings of a wallet. The term was “Americanized” and the wallet was an item that could be folded and snapped shut. Clearly that was before Velcro was invented. It contained coins and bills, personal identification (and now credit cards), and other flat items which owners did not want floating around loosely. This pocketbook or wallet was placed inside a purse (or, in today’s terms, a bag). At the time people often had bank accounts, generally a savings account and possibly a chequeing account. At that time, when you made a deposit or withdrawal at the bank it was recorded in a small book called a passbook. These passbooks were small enough to fit in the pocketbook and carried with customers at all times. The term came to be associated with carrying money. It is not clear when the transition was made from a pocketbook to a wallet to a purse. Likely fashion, and technology, played a large part in the demise of the “pocketbook.”

There is also a German connection. A postwar Germany was very wealthy but the rest of Europe was not. It can be thought of in terms of subsidizing Europe from an economic wealth building capacity so large as to suggest that the cohesion of Europe depends on only the relatively small proportion of treasure “carried about” in that nation’s cache of loose change: its pocket book. To put it another way, alluding to the German pocketbook is a way of saying the country’s ability to produce wealth is greater, even today. It should also be noted that this reference to a pocketbook is only found along the Eastern coast of the United States. Acquaintances who live in California do not refer to purses as pocketbooks. This could be due to the fact of the English influence on the that coastline as compared to the Spanish influence on the West Coast. It is not unusual for different regions of a country to have its own colloquialisms. Actually it makes for an interesting world.

Area grads get a financial head start . . . Biggar and District Credit Union’s Kathy Hicks, right, helps future graduate Cody Thompson, left, and his mom Sherry. The local Credit Union along with their partners, held a Student Fair at the Westwinds, May 21, helping the grads navigate the banking, financial and insurance world. More photos this Friday on biggarindependent.ca. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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The Different Duffer! Actually I think that the guy was suggesting some way to keep the nearby water from flooding No. 3 at the @#*! golf course, but one of the other fellows insisted he said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dammit!â&#x20AC;? And you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t argue with a golfer who has a three iron in his hand, eh? The fact that the guy had thrown his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Berthaâ&#x20AC;? driver out into the middle of the pond may prove otherwise, but I still think that he was making an honest suggestion how to improve the course! Not being much of a golfer (my â&#x20AC;&#x153;friendsâ&#x20AC;? all say so!), mebbe Y.T. shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mention things like that, but seeing that ever errant muse hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shown up, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make a few com-

ments about the course. Number 4 on that course doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a water hazard on its whole 300 yards, but it does have a few fairway bunkers that Y.T. happens to hit! That big fairway trap at 10 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock especially! Even with a strong wind from the left my ball curves right into it and â&#x20AC;&#x153;pluff!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; right into the deep sand, often leaving Y.T. with no choice but to cheat a little by throwing it back on to the fairway! There are all kinds of frustrations out there, and if the reader feels bad sometimes when people are late, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know exactly what I mean! Take No. 5 for example â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not only is No. 5 a short dog-leg to the right, but by the time you reach it, there

is another short dogleg to the left! Many golfers get lost there (or at least confused!) and being confused in the first place (all my â&#x20AC;&#x153;friendsâ&#x20AC;? say so!), Y.T. often does the Par 4 hole in 10 shots, and is almost ready to give up! They tell me that â&#x20AC;&#x153;giving up!â&#x20AC;? is an expression never used on a golf course, my â&#x20AC;&#x153;friendsâ&#x20AC;? all say so! After all, who wants to give up when they are having â&#x20AC;&#x153;funâ&#x20AC;?, eh? (My â&#x20AC;&#x153;friendsâ&#x20AC;? all said that, too!) So, we pick up our golf balls and move up the course to No. 6, where a couple of strong-looking fellows are sitting on a bench drinking (Cokes?). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go right ahead!â&#x20AC;? they say, as they toss a couple of empty cans into the nearby barrel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just going to sit here a while and take it easy!â&#x20AC;? So, very professionally, Yours Truly tees up his ball, and in obviously deep thought stares down the fairway for a moment, makes a couple of very classical swings, wiggles his hips a few times â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and drives! Wow, what a hit! A great blob of grass and earth went over 40 feet down the fairway! On closer inspection,

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though, the ball was still sitting there beside the tee! Cautiously, out of the corner of my eye, I saw the young guys wearing big smiles as they paid a little over-attention to a couple of pretty girls, strolling in from No. 5! Obviously they hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see that terrible drive, so I picked up the ball and cautiously dropped it on the fairway 120 yards down, took out my 3 iron, picked up my divot, and walked on . . . No. 7 is a little less embarrassing, though. Y.T. hit the ball fairly soundly right into a grove of poplars, where it hit a big tree and glanced over right on to the green! Wow again! Yours Truly had been practicing that shot for years, and finally made it! It was a Par 3 hole though, and by the time Y.T. had made his usual four-putt, he could only count a double bogey! Well, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t will them all, eh? No. 8 was also a Par 3, across a pond and onto a sloping green, and having hit his usual allowance of the best golf balls he had into the water, he finally hit one on to the green, where it landed and rolled straight toward the hole! From over 100 yards away Y.T. watched closely and saw right off that his fourth drive was going to be an â&#x20AC;&#x153;aceâ&#x20AC;? that he could go home

THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 and boast about. But 3! Oh well, mebbe he no! All of a sudden can interest the reader the ball that was rolling with a couple of â&#x20AC;&#x153;toostraight toward the cup often-toldâ&#x20AC;? golf stories, darted to one side â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and eh? missed it entirely! There were two golfIt was only a 100 yard ers that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to walk or so, over to where die, because they feared that ball had landed, but there was no golf course to old Y.T. it seemed like in Heaven. So they a thousand miles before made an arrangement he saw what caused his that whichever one died ball to veer! And there first would let the other it was . . . a six-inch one know . . . somehow. long earth worm sunOne of them died, and ning itself right in front in a dream, told the of the cup! other that he had â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;good Y.T. was just going to newsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bad newsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. stomp on that worm, in The good news was that some kind of revenge, there was a fine course when a blackbird flew in Heaven, and the down, grabbed it, gob- bad news was that the bled it up, and flew dreamer played Walter away, leaving an old Hagen the next day! duffer standing there If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard that with a few tears in his one before, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t laugh! eyes! But youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d better laugh No. 9: When a golfer at this one! becomes 90 years old A sailor was marooned or so, No. 9 is the one on an island for 10 that comes just before years! One day (after No. 19! 10 years!) a young lady Old guys may not bit walked out of the ocean the ball very good on and said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have you had the rest of the course, a smoke lately?â&#x20AC;? but coming in on No. 9 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not for 10 years,â&#x20AC;? he (right under the gaze told her. So she pulled of the clubhouse!), they some out of her pocket feel that they have to and handed him a packhit it right every time! age of cigarettes. Of course it helps if â&#x20AC;&#x153;How long since you they play No. 9 at 5 had a drink of beer?â&#x20AC;? a.m. when the gallery she asked. is fairly small and they â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ten years!â&#x20AC;? he said. canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell about it later And she pulled a beer on when at No. 19 hole out of her pocket. coffee row! Later she asked A good cup of coffee â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you want to play (or even stronger stuff), around?â&#x20AC;? and he replied often enhances his play â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell me that you a little, too! have a bag of clubs in Oh oh, Yours Truly that pocket too!â&#x20AC;? clean forgot about hole Well, snicker anyway! No. 1 and No. 2 in his My â&#x20AC;&#x153;friendsâ&#x20AC;? all did! hurry to tell about No.

Police issue more than 2,000 traffic safety tickets in April Aprilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trafďŹ c safety focus was vulnerable road users â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the actions of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists, and the actions of others that put them in danger â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but it was speeding violations that garnered the majority of tickets for motorists. Law enforcement issued a total of 2,195* tickets during the month, including 1,720 for speeding/aggressive driving 12 tickets related to vulnerable road users and the following offences: s CHARGES RELATED TO impaired driving; s TICKETS FOR cellphone use; s TICKETS FOR NO improper seatbelt/child seat; s TICKETS FOR FAILING

to stop for red light/stop sign. On April 15 and 16, police ofďŹ cers from all over the province assembled in Prince Albert for a twoday Selective TrafďŹ c Enforcement Program (STEP) event. Police enforced all trafďŹ c safety violations, with a particular focus on seatbelts/child seats, cellphones, speeding/ aggressive driving and impaired driving. In total, enforcement issued 408 tickets during the two-day blitz, including: s TICKETS FOR speeding/aggressive driving; s TICKETS FOR NON seatbelt use; s TICKETS FOR cellphone use while driving;

s /NE IMPAIRED DRIVING charge; s TICKETS RELATED TO commercial vehicles. SGI-certiďŹ ed car seat technicians also participated in the STEP event to help ensure and promoted child passenger safety. They checked 117 child seats and seatbelts during the check stops and gave away nine car seats and 11 booster seats. SGI wants to remind residents that police are focusing on impaired driving throughout the month of May. Impaired driving laws were changed last summer and now result in tougher penalties. *Includes all trafďŹ c safety focus results submitted by police as of May 19, 2015.

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Hoot, Hoot, Hooray! Burrowing Owls are back! The Burrowing Owl, one of Saskatchewan’s most well-known species at risk, has returned after spending the winter in Mexico and the southwestern United States (e.g., California to Texas). From mid-May until mid-June, these endangered owls are in the process of ﬁnding a mate, ﬁnding a suitable burrow, and laying and incubating their eggs. Despite their name, Burrowing Owls do not dig a burrow themselves. Instead, they uses abandoned burrows that have been excavated by ground squirrels, badgers, or other burrowing mammals. Each spring, female Burrowing Owls play six-14 eggs. Because there is thought

to be less than 800 pairs nesting throughout Canada, the success of each nest is important to the survival and recovery of this species. To ensure the nesting success of Burrowing Owls, it is important to minimize human activity around nest sites as much as possible; however, cattle grazing are not a disturbance or a concern for these owls. “The shorter grass in grazed pastures helps these owls to see potential predators,” Kaytlyn Burrows, Habitat Stewardship Coordinator explained. “Additionally, Burrowing Owls often use cattle manure in their nests to absorb excess moisture, regulate burrow temperature, attract insects, and hide

their scent from predators.” If you discover Burrowing Owls in your pasture, do not fear! There are many advantages to having these owls on your land, especially the free pest control. “Burrowing Owls eat huge numbers of small mammals such as mice and voles, and the young feed primarily on grasshoppers,” says Burrows. “One nest of Burrowing Owls can consume over 1,000 rodents in a single season!” Burrowing Owls are identiﬁable by their small size (round nine inches tall) and light and dark brown mottled plumage with white spots. Burrowing owls have long featherless legs, which can give

them the appearance of walking on stilts. They have a round head, with large yellow eyes, and white ‘eyebrows’. During the nesting season, male burrowing owls can often be seen standing on mounds of dirt next to their burrows, or on nearby fence posts while the female incubates the eggs. Nature Saskatchewan’s Operation Burrowing Owl work with landowners to protect and enhance Burrowing Owl habitat, and monitors Burrowing Owl numbers at enrolled sites. “Nature Saskatchewan is very fortunate to have so many passionate landowners participating in our programs and keeping a look out for species at risk, including Burrowing Owl,” says

Burrows. Operation Burrowing Owl records sightings to help determine the population trend and distribution of the Burrowing Owl throughout Saskatchewan. “Without the voluntary efforts of landowners, land managers, and the general public, recovery of this unique prairie owl would not be possible,” says Burrows. She encourages the public to “get out there

this summer and explore, you never know what you will ﬁnd.” If you are lucky enough to see a Burrowing Owl, Burrows asks that you call Nature Saskatchewan’s toll-free Hoot Line. “When you report a sighting you are playing an important role in Burrowing Owl recovery, and any information given is never shared without the landowner’s permission.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to attend Bylaw No. 1-2010, known as the Zoning Bylaw and Bylaw No. 2-2010, known as the Official Community Plan. INTENT • It is proposed to amend the Zoning Bylaw by rezoning Parcels C and D, Plan No. 101469775, located in the S ½ of Section 01-36-15-W3rd, from A - Agriculture District to C - Commercial District, as shown within the bold dashed line on Sketch “A” below. • The proposed amendment to the Official Community Plan will provide for more flexibility in the application of separation distances between industrial and commercial development and other forms of development. REASON • The proposed rezoning of land to C - Commercial District will facilitate the development of a Rural Business Park. • The Official Community Plan amendment will allow the R.M. Council to apply discretion on the issuance of future commercial and industrial development permits where potential land use conflicts will be minimized or mitigated.

Biggar Lodge News by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Hello everyone! We hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather. Seeding has ﬁnished up for quite a few farmers. We could sure use some rain. Here’s hoping for some in the near future. Our week began with some current events and bean bag toss. Wednesday was a lovely day so we decided to have

our men’s coffee outside. They sure enjoyed the fresh air and warm sun. Later in the day we bowled. Thursday morning we started off with bible study and exercises. In the afternoon we played bingo. One resident won four times. Friday we had our weekly barbecue and Skyview house were the lucky ones. Later in the day we enjoyed ice-

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Canada/U.S. ag relations COOL

by Calvin Daniels

The idea of trade agreements opening doors to free trade between nations is a good one. But ink on a document does not mean a relationship is a smooth one. Canada and the United States have been major trading partners from the earliest days of the two countries based on location alone. They have also been signatories to various deals, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement, designed to

formalize the relationship and smooth relations. The deals help, to a point. But any agreement is only as good as the desire of signatories to honour not such the fine print of the deal, but to live by the intent of the document. That however is something the United States tends not to do. They often talk about being a country of commerce and trade, but

they spend millions and millions looking for loop holes in trade deals. Through the years Canada has been forced into court over a wide range of trade arguments, including soft wood lumber, to pork and live hogs and beef. One of the most recent instances has revolved around the United States wanting to implement Country of Origin Labelling (COOL). The idea on its surface makes sense from a domestic producer and consumer perspective. It’s understandable producers would like consumers to support them by buying domestic foods. In Canada, as an example, sheep producers have long lamented New Zealand lamb arriving in this country, often at lower than local cost of production prices, and thus impacting Canadian lamb sales. We also saw the importance of the idea of consumers purchasing a Canadian product when the country rallied to eat through the surplus of beef after Canadian beef exports were stopped after the first case of BSE. There is even the consumer-driven idea of buying food from within

a 100 kilometres of home as a way to hold added control over what we eat, because it builds relationships directly with local area producers. But labelling gets to be a dicey situation when you start dealing with what the country of origin is. What country of origin is a calf born in Canada, exported south at 500-pounds, finished, processed and sold in the U.S.? The calf originated here, but the beef is more correctly American sourced. In addition to the vagaries of what constitutes country of origin are trade deals which are supposed to offer fair access, and labelling which works

to give domestic product an edge runs counter to many deals. Canada and Mexico saw it that way, and they have fought the United States for nearly a decade on COOL. The World Trade Organization has ruled against COOL before, and recently did so again, a decision which exhausts the appeals open to the U.S. Canada is not in a position to place tariffs on U.S. imports in retaliation for the economic harm done to Canadian cattle and pork because of the mandatory COOL laws. The long fight has cost millions in court fees, and millions more in

losses to Canadian producers because of COOL. It is money which will not be recovered, even as U.S. producers would have seen better returns because of the unfair advantage COOL was shown to provide. The circumstances once again suggest the idea of unfettered trade is something to be talked about as an ideal, but is an idea in practice only accepted if a local advantage is seen to exist. It is something to be remembered whenever a new trade deal is being negotiated, never are they as golden as they seem.

Significant seeding progress made Dry weather this past week allowed producers to make significant seeding progress across the province. Sixty-four per cent of the 2015 crop is now seeded, according to the Saskatchewan Agriculture Crop Report for the period of May 12 to 18. The five-year (2010-2014) average for this time of year is 24 per cent seeded. Producers in the southwest are most advanced, with 86 per cent of the crop seeded. In the southeast, 66 per cent is seeded; the west-central

region has 72 per cent seeded; the east-central and northeastern regions have 42 per cent seeded; and northwestern region has 68 per cent seeded. Topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 10 per cent surplus, 68 per cent adequate, 20 per cent short and two per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as eight per cent surplus, 67 per cent adequate, 19 per cent short and six per cent very short. Moisture conditions vary throughout the province.

Precipitation varied across the province, ranging from nil to 49 millimetres. Cool, dry weather has delayed germination and crop development in many areas. Frost was reported in many areas and producers are assessing damage at this time, while hoping for warm weather. Some areas have reported wet conditions resulting in machinery getting stuck and some access roads being impassable. Other areas are hoping for rain to recharge the top soil that is getting too dry.

Consultations on farmland ownership now open Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced details of the consultations for The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act, May 20. The consultations will allow all interested parties to share their views regarding farmland ownership rules. “Consultations with the public will help us understand who should, or should not be, allowed to own farmland in Saskatchewan, specifically pension plans, investment trusts, pension plan administrators and foreign investors,” Stewart said. “I encourage all interested parties to participate in the consultations to help determine what is best for Saskatchewan.” The consultations will take place online at saskatchewan.ca/farmland. The process includes an education document that

illustrates: s THE CURRENT SITUATION surrounding farmland ownership; s THE ROLE OF THE &ARM Land Security Board; s THE CURRENT AGRICULTURal landscape in Saskatchewan; and s A JURISDICTIONAL COMPARison of farmland ownership rules in other provinces. Currently only Canadian residents and 100 per cent Canadian-owned entities can own more than 10 acres of farmland in Saskatchewan. Regulations announced on April 13, 2015, clarified the existing legislation by placing a pause on the acquisition of land holdings by non-family trusts (with more than 10 beneficiaries), pension plans and administrators of pension plans while the review is being undertaken. “We want to make sure

our government is on the right path and makes the correct decisions regarding farmland ownership,” Stewart said. “We need to hear from stakeholders before determining if changes to the legislation are necessary.” The survey can be completed online at saskatchewan.ca/farmland. A paper copy of the survey may be picked up at any Ministry of Agriculture Regional Office or can be requested by calling the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866457-2377. At the end of the consultation period, the results of the survey and all comments will be posted online. Once the results have been analyzed, decisions will be made regarding next steps. The consultation process runs until August 10.

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Biggar Track29and Field competitive season begins by Rick Garchinski (3,000m only), and Campbell: 100m 14.79 Boisvert: 800m 2:58.88 Saturday, May 30. Twenty-seven athletes from BCS2000 and St. Gabriel School attended. Congratulations to Benson Garchinski – Midget Boys Aggregate Champion (36 points), and Jesse Garchinski – Bantam Boys Second Place (30 points). Here are the complete results: (Bantam Girls) Janessa Bryan: Discus 13.00m (14), Shot Put 6.55m (9). (Bantam Boys) Riley

Hurdler, Aaron Park handles the obstacles with ease.

(3), Discus 21.98m (1), Javelin 18.50m (10), Shot Put 11.05m (2); Jesse Garchinski: 80m Hurdles 15.87 (1), 100m 15.03 (5), 200m 33.10 (2), High Jump 1.43m (1); Justin Hanson: Javelin 25.45m (2), Shot Put 7.62m (8); Hayden McMahon: 400m 1:18.98 (3), 800m 3:15.31 (3), Shot Put 5.43m (17); Stratton Mair: Javelin 23.40m (3), Shot Put 8.08m (7). (Midget Boys) Landen

(5), 1,500m 6:00.94 (3); Benson Garchinski: 100m Hurdles 16.95 (1), 400m 1:03.72 (2), High Jump 1.45m (2), Triple Jump 10.42m (1); Joel Hanson: Javelin 32.47m (1), Shot Put 9.48m (8); Garrett Hawkins: Long Jump 4.42m (3), Javelin 32.18m (2); Emmett Keith: 800m 2:42.19 (1), 1,500m 5:31.50 (1), Long Jump 4.00m (6); Aaron Park: 100m Hurdles 19.38 (3), 100m 23.42 (5), 200m 29.81 (4), Long Jump 3.94m (7); Cole Whiteford: 800m 2:58.66 (4), 1,500m 6:08.28 (4),

Long Jump 3.36m (15). (Midget Girls) Tacy Bartusek: 800m 3:18.06 (1), 1,500m 6:48.03 (3), Long Jump 3.40m (9); Savanah Ellis: 100m 15.57 (9), Long Jump 3.60m (5), Javelin 18.02m (5), Shot Put 5.56m (13); Kate Ilyasova: 100m 17.70 (11), 200m 42.02 (11), Long Jump 2.90m (17), Triple Jump 7.15m (9); McKenna Mair: 100m 15.29 (3), 200m 32.20 (1), Long Jump 3.50m (8); Hanna Tuico: Long Jump 3.61m (4), Triple Jump 7,50m (7), Discus 15.60m (13), Javelin 18.00m (6); Cara

McRann: 800m 3:58.50 (3), 1,500m 8:21.30 (5). (Jr. Boys) Josh Hawkins: 100m 13.66 (4), 1,500m 5:39.62 (2), Long Jump 3.92m (5). (Senior Girls) Megan Bryan: Discus 24.86m (2), Shot Put 9.59m (1); Tiara Keith: 400m 1:09.32 (1), 800m 2:38.40 (1), 1,500m 5:38.66 (1). (Girls Tetrathlon) Jaeda Hoppe – 1,499 (1). (Boys Tetrathlon) Jason deVries – 1,052 (3); Maverick Gillespie – 1,171 (2); Calvin Lichkowski – 981 (4); Mateo Parada – 1,715 (5).

Cole Whiteford appears composed during the Midget Boys 1,500m. Joel Hanson prepares to launch a winning throw in the Midget Javelin event.

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The competitive season for Biggar athletes began Thursday, May 21 in Rosetown at the West Section Meet. Over 300 competitors from eight other communities were represented – Eatonia, Eston, Kyle, Rosetown, Harris, Plenty, Marengo, and Kindersley. Athletes competed for the opportunity to move on to the West Central Championship in Outlook on Friday, May

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• Biggar Museum Breakfast @ Museum Parking Lot, 105-3rd Ave. West, 8 - 10 a.m. … $6 per plate, $3 for 10 years and under. Everyone welcome!

• Chamber of Commerce Parade on Main Street, 10 a.m. Theme: Let’s Team Up in Biggar -- Sports Teams • BAKE SALE, before parade time, front of clock in Centennial Plaza, Main Street … sponsored by Acacia Chapter No. 3, Order of Eastern Star • New Horizons Cold Plate Dinner, 117 - 3rd Ave. West; 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Adults, $10, children $7 • Air Cadets Lunch, Sausage and Perogies, Main Street, 11:00 a.m - 2 p.m.

• Ball Hockey Tournament & Beer Gardens, Credit Union Parking Lot following parade …sponsored by Biggar Minor Hockey, • ExoTats Body Art will provide air-brushed Tattoos & Face Painting @ Third Avenue Park

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Report from the Legislature Wed., June 24, 2015 • 7:00 p.m. tor 1 certification, the entry level for allowing them to work full-time at one of the province’s 301 licensed child care centres. Provincial Parks ready for busy summer After a record-setting campsite reservation launch, SaskParks is expecting another busy season. As places to relax, unwind and reconnect with family, friends and nature, our parks – which are now open for the season – continue to grow in popularity each year. Funding for capital projects and upgrades in provincial parks will total $14.6 million this year, meeting our government’s commitment to invest an additional $10 million on expense and growth opportunities over four years. Capital investments including campground electrical expansion, service and visitor centre replacements, and water system upgrades will be undertaken this year. Details on specific projects will be announced throughout the summer. Several projects that were started last year will be completed this spring and available for use by park visitors. These include a new potable water system at Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park and a new, 68-site, full-service campground at Greenwater Lake Provincial Park that will open later this summer. If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.

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Saskatchewan’s economy has proven to be very resilient despite a slowdown in the oil sector caused by falling crude oil prices. With another 7,700 more people working and 19 consecutive months of the lowest unemployment rate in Canada – it is clear Saskatchewan’s economy is strong. The spring sitting of the Saskatchewan Legislature was all about keeping Saskatchewan’s economy strong and growing. The highlight was the introduction of a balanced budget that controls government spending and makes record investments in infrastructure, without raising any taxes. We’ve seen what happens when previous governments raised taxes and stopped investing. Businesses stopped creating new jobs and people left. We’re never going to go back to that. We’re committed to sound financial management, low taxes and investments in highways, schools and hospitals. The spring sitting also included several important announcements, such as the $1.7 billion mine expansion by Mosaic, a $200 million expansion by Evraz and a new deal for Cameco to sell 3,000 tonnes of uranium to India. This will mean increased exports, more jobs and a stronger Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatch-

Saskatchewan economy. Our government is supportive of entrepreneurs and small businesses, and is committed to creating a positive business climate with initiatives such as reducing the Small Business Income Tax rate. By keeping taxes low, balancing budgets and reducing red tape, our government is ensuring that local businesses are able to grow, create jobs and continue to offer quality goods and services. Students can now receive high school and early childhood educator dual credit The Government of Saskatchewan has expanded its dual credit partnership with Saskatchewan Polytechnic to offer high school students three more courses that will be recognized as a credit toward both high school graduation and an Early Childhood Education certificate or diploma. Starting in September, students can receive high school credit for Interpersonal Communications; Health, Safety and Nutrition; and Role of Play in Early Childhood Education courses. All three courses will be available through distance education options with Saskatchewan Polytechnic. This partnership reinforces our student first approach and provides students an opportunity to start building a career while they complete high school. By successfully completing all three courses, students will be eligible for the Ministry of Education’s Early Childhood Educa-

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ewan encourages U.S. to repeal COOL Our government welcomes the World Trade Organization (WTO) compliance panel’s final decision on Country of Origin Labelling (COOL). On Monday, May 18, 2015, the WTO again ruled in Canada’s favour urging the United States to comply with the WTO rules. COOL does not address the best interest of the public and it unfairly discriminates against Canadian cattle and hog exports. Since it was introduced in 2008, Canada’s industry has estimated damages in excess of $1 billion a year due to price declines, lost sales and added costs. This final ruling gives Canada permission to impose trade retaliations should the U.S. not comply with the ruling. Saskatchewan will continue to support the federal government in pursuing retaliatory tariffs. COOL is unjustifiable discrimination and we are encouraging the United States to recognize this so we can move forward as unified trade partners. Buy Local proclamation The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed the first Saturday of every month as Buy Local Day. This is to encourage people to shop local – thereby supporting businesses and jobs in communities across the province. The first Saturday to be proclaimed Buy Local Day will be June 6, 2015. Local businesses are the foundation of our strong

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Employment Opportunity MOWER OPERATOR Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 The Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 is accepting applications for a mower operator with a minimum 100 hp tractor to mow the ditches within the municipality with the RM’s mower. Two cuts will be required; with one taking place early summer and the other late fall. Please submit application and expected hourly rate to one of the following: Mower Operator RM of Rosemount No. 378 Box 184, Landis, SK, S0K 2K0 or by fax to: 306-658-2028 or by Email: rm378@sasktel.net Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. June 9, 2015.

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Donald (Red) James Saunders

worried about those around him than himself. It’s hard to express how much he will be missed. Because he was loved so greatly, his loss will be grieved deeply. We will cherish our precious memories of him. We will honour him and carry his legacy with us in our loving relationships with one another and by giving back to our communities. Don is survived by his children, Darcie (Pam), Shawn (Shauneen), Sandra (Ted), Darla (Bruce), Scott (Nicole), Daina (Shaune); grandchildren, Sarah, Brendan, Dale (Carrie), Jessica, Shane, Tyler, (mom - Lois), Matthew, Adam, Jared, Justen (Ashton), Alana and Heather; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Kailea, John, McKenzie and Finnegan; sister, Barbara Featherstone and her family. He was predeceased by his wife, June; and brother, Tommy. The family would like to thank Dr. Anton Muller, Dr. Phillip Wright and the staff of the Biggar Hospital for the excellent care they provided. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CNIB or the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation.

March 21, 1931 - May 18, 2015 Donald James (Red) Saunders died on May 18, 2015 in Biggar, Saskatchewan, age 84. Don was born in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, the second child of William and Doris Saunders. He grew up enjoying the outdoors and left school to work as a hunting and fishing guide, which he preferred to the time he would also spend secluded as a seasonal fire tower watchman. His father’s participation in both world wars would leave an indelible impression and inspire a sense of duty and lifelong commitment to public service. Don joined the CN in 1950 starting out shovelling coal on steam engines, moving around to far flung places like Fort William and Rainy River whenever he was bumped. In 1953 he moved to Biggar, Sask. where he thought he could hold. There he met and married the love of his life, June Thomson, becoming a much-loved son-in-law and brother-in-law in a large, close-knit farm family from Duperow area. With work on the CN still somewhat unpredictable and the Korean War calling, Don joined the Canadian Army in 1954. After boot camp in Shilo he was assigned to the Provost Corp as a Military Policeman and he and June moved to Vancouver. They loved living in the city and made friends they would keep all their lives. Don had many colorful stories of his encounters with military personnel from around the world “letting off steam” when they docked or moved through the city. In 1957 with the war over, Don had maintained his seniority on the CN and they moved back to Biggar. They were thrilled to start their family with the arrival of Darcie in 1957 and it soon grew to six with the arrivals of Shawn, Sandy, Darla, Scott and Daina. He became a locomotive engineer, eventually for VIA Rail, a job he enjoyed until he retired in 1996 after 46 years. Don’s selflessness, compassion and commitment to his community were evident time and again over the years. For 40 years he helped to provide a place for countless youth that was supportive, educational and disciplined through his leadership of the local Air Cadet Squadron. He continued to support the cadets until his passing as Area Executive and Selection Board member. He was a very active member and leader of the local Legion for 58 years. He was a member of the volunteer fire department for 31 years, acting as captain for some of those. He served on the local volunteer ambulance service for 33 years. He undertook these obligations with quiet humility and deference. Don received numerous service awards including the Meritorious Service Medal in 1995 and in 2002 the prestigious Minister of Veteran Affairs Accommodation in a ceremonial service in Ottawa. As much as they were so different, Don loved his wife with all his heart. She was his joy and raison d’etre. They shared a passion for good food, especially seafood. They loved to travel and went to Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and many trips to the Maritimes. He also enjoyed a river cruise through Europe last year. Don liked to relax with the occasional game of crib, beer and clam or watch hockey or football on TV. He loved to fish and spent many happy hours on the lake at La Ronge. He valued and respected his many friends and acquaintances in the community; even if he didn’t always get the names spot on, it didn’t mean he didn’t appreciate them. To be Don’s child, grandchild and great-grandchild was to really know and understand what it means to be truly loved, unconditionally. He loved all of them thoroughly and completely no matter how they came to him. He was very rarely angry and always quick to forgive. He celebrated every achievement, big or small. He was accepting of their choices; a great cheer leader, supporter and protector. He loved watching his children and grandchildren in sports, at musical performances, graduations and having lively conversations with them. His disposition was truly admirable. He never complained. He remembered his humble beginnings and “lived gratitude”. He loved to laugh and was always a fun, warm and welcoming presence. Characteristically, as his health declined he was more

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Biggar Community Hall. Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with the arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”, 306948-2669. gfsc1

Everett Merril Robinson March 5, 1930 - May 21, 2015 Everett Merril Robinson, age 85, passed away at the Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on May 21, 2015. Dad will be greatly missed by his wife, Marie, of 60 years, his children, Rick, Laura (Rick), Brad (Rhonda), Bruce (Deana), David (Pat), Tracey (Shelley), Robin (Monica), Kent (Sheila); grandchildren, Luke, Dylan, Meghan, Melissa (Bruce), Jayda (Brent), Brayden (Kristin), Kristen, Andrea, Codey, Marc (Annette), Michael, Lauren and Kara; great-grandchildren, Amelia and Harlow; sister, Marjorie Shanley; and extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Grace Robinson; infant daughter, Kathleen; brothers, Harold and Lester; sisters, May Jones and Elsie Kildaw. Everett (EM) was born March 5, 1930 on the family farm near Medstead, Sask. While his roots remained on the farm, he joined the CNR, where he worked his whole career. He and Marie resided in Biggar, Sask., where they raised their family of eight children. Upon retirement, he and Marie moved to the family cabin at Turtle Lake where they spent many happy years enjoying their children and grandchildren. He was very involved with establishing the Turtle Lake Nature Sanctuary and was an active member of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation for the majority of his life. He loved bird watching and spent many hours making and putting up bird houses throughout the countryside. His garage was known as the place to go if you needed a part for anything! If he didn’t have it, one would be created or rigged up to fit whatever was needed. EM and Marie moved to Saskatoon in 2008 where they met their condo family. They have really treasured the friendship, coffee, potlucks and games of cards and pool there. EM was an avid sportsman and truly loved fishing and hunting with his family and friends – he always knew where the big one was! His respect for nature and the environment was always evident and he has passed these values to his children and grandchildren. His love for reading and constant enthusiasm for learning and teaching others through stories and his example will be sorely missed. “Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear”. There will be no formal funeral service. A family memorial will be held at Turtle Lake at a later date. Family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. 22c1

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SUNDAYS in MAYâ&#x20AC;Ś Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 31 will be family worship and potluck after service. Everyone is welcome. For pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-948-3731 or 306-951-7122. 48/10tfn SUNDAYSâ&#x20AC;Ś You are invited to our weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street, Worship at 10:50 a.m. Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. The church office number is 306-948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor. 36tfn SUNDAYSâ&#x20AC;Ś You are invited to worship with us at Biggar United Church, every Sunday at 11 a.m., corner Turnbull Ave. and Quebec Street. Coffee and fellowship to follow. Potluck after service on the first Sunday of the month. Everyone welcome! Church office number, 306-948-2280, Rev. Jane Gallagher officiating. 16/15tfn THURSDAYSâ&#x20AC;Ś 7 - 8 p.m., â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thunder in the Holy Landâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; continues on DVD at The Church of God, 320-6th Ave. East, Biggar. Come enjoy past and future revelations from The Word of God! Sponsored by The Seventh Day Adventists. 22tfn MAY 1 - 30: Biggar Museum & Gallery partnering with Biggar & District Arts Council, showing Annual Adjudicated Art Show in the Credit Union Gallery. Hoursâ&#x20AC;Ś MondayFriday, 1-5 p.m. until May 19; then TuesdaySaturday, 9-5 p.m. Several local artists showing. Adjudication on SATURDAY, MAY 30 at 1:30 p.m. by Saskatoon artist, Margaret Bremner, in Credit Union Gallery, Biggar Museum, 105-3rd Ave. W., Biggar. Admission is FREE. There will be a Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award. Come support Local Art!!! 19c4 SATURDAY, JUNE 6: Biggar & District Chamber of Commerce PARADE. Themeâ&#x20AC;Ś Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Team Up in Biggar-Sports Teams, no entry fee. Please assemble on King Street north of 6th Ave E and on 8th Ave E by 9:30 a.m. Parade starts at 10 a.m. Register your entry at 306-9482295 by 4 p.m. on Friday, June 5. 20c3 SUNDAY, JUNE 7: You are invited to attend Biggar United Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chili and Build-yourOwn Sundae after our regular 11 a.m. service, 907 Quebec Street & corner of Turnbull Ave. Proceeds to fund the Sunday School. 21c3 THURSDAY, JUNE 11: Tea and Bake Sale at Biggar & District Health Centre, 2 - 3:30 p.m. All proceeds to resident activity fund. Thank you for your support. 22c3 MONDAY, JUNE 15: Biggar & District Majestic Theatre Project Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m. in Bielby Hall at Majestic Theatre. Everyone welcome! 22c3

Invitations Baby Shower SATURDAY, MAY 30: 2:00 p.m. You are invited to a Baby Shower for Brayley Tate Ellis, daughter of Kiley and Sever Ellis at Biggar New Horizons Hall, 3rd Ave. W. and Queen Street. 20c3

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NOTIFICATIONâ&#x20AC;Ś When I handed in my Letter of Resignation as Reeve of the RM of Glenside, I did so with mixed emotions. Recent changes in the makeup of Council have made it impossible for me to properly carry out my role as your Reeve. For the past 24 years, it has been an honour and a privilege to serve you both as a member of Council and as Reeve. I would like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to all the members of past councils and most importantly to you, the ratepayers of Glenside. You have supported, encouraged and yes, provided constructive criticism, all of which I am thankful for. Yours truly, G. E. Hoppe

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Land for Sale or Rent Land for Sale/ Rent in the R.M. of Vanscoy #345 and Perdue #346. Thirteen quarters in a tight block. Call Ted Cawkwell, RE/MAX Blue Chip Realty at 1-300-327-7661 for details. 22p3

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Province proclaims Coaches Week in Saskatchewan The Honourable Mark Docherty, Services Minister of Parks, Culture Hip or Knee and Sport and Replacement? the Coaches Association of Problems with Saskatchewan Mobility? have proclaimed The Disability May 23-30, 2015 Tax Credit as Coaches Week $2,000 Yearly in Saskatchewan. Tax Credit This week is $20,000 an opportunity Lump Sum Refund to recognize For Assistance Call: and celebrate 1-844-453-5372 the valuable contributions coaches make to For ALL sport, impacting your stamp individuals and needsâ&#x20AC;Ś communities call or stop across in at Saskatchewan. The Coaches Week Independent, celebrates the 122 Main St., dedication of Biggar almost 25,000 @ coaches in the 306-948-3344 province, most of whom are volunteers. We have a vast Please network of arrange to coaches who pick up are an integral photos that part of the have been amateur sport used system which for supports more publications. than 300,000 registered â&#x20AC;ŚThanks, participants. Coaches not only The train athletes; Independent they help people learn skills and values that will beneďŹ t them throughout their lives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We encourage everyone to say thank you to the coaches in your community, and to consider making a www.biggarindedifference by pendent.ca becoming a

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SERVICES McNULTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Âž Auto & Home Insurance Âž Farm & Commercial Insurance Âž Health & Travel Insurance Âž Life Insurance & Investments Âž Farm Succession & Estate Planning Âž Notary Publics Landis OfÂżce Hours: Biggar OfÂżce Hoursâ&#x20AC;Ś

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THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015

Help turtles cross the road safely this season With Victoria Day officially marking the beginning of cottage and road trip season, more Canadians are embracing the great outdoors. It’s not just humans that are getting out and about; many wildlife species are also on the move in search of prime nesting habitat to mate and breed. This often requires crossing busy roads. With June being the height of nesting season for turtles, ‘tis the time to learn about our reptilian friends and what you can do to help them cross safely! There are 14 species of turtles in Canada: one snapping turtle; one shoftshell turtle; one mud or musk turtle; six pond and marsh turtles; one box turtle; and four species of sea turtle. Because turtles are longlived, it can take eight to 25 years (depending on species) to reach maturity and reproduce. To that effect, the lost of one reproductive female can take a toll on the species’ population; particularly ones at risk of extinction or extirpation (locally extinct but still exists elsewhere). Besides the threat of road mortality, turtles are also vulnerable to habitat loss and predation. It is estimated that less than one in 100 turtle eggs laid will hatch and grow into an adult. By conducting yearly inventories and tracking, scientists can keep a watchful eye on the species’ long-term population trends. Tricia Stinnissen, a masters of science student at Trent University, recently completed a twoyear roadkill research project on reptiles and amphibians in Ontario. Her research, conducted in partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, identified “hot spots” and “hot moments” at which turtle mortalities are highest. As a result of her study, crossing signs have been erected at hot spots and exclusion fences were put in place in the areas in an attempt to safely divert reptiles and amphibians from crossing the road to culverts that run beneath busy roads. Jennifer McCarter, conservation coordinator with the Nature Conservancy of Canada in Ontario and also a turtle enthusiast, is looking forward to another field season. She says simple acts of road safety can have huge impact. Keep these rules of engagement in mind the

next time you hit the road: s 3LOW DOWN IN AREAS where water and wetlands are on both sides of the road. s "E EXTRA ALERT WHEN driving, especially in the morning, late afternoon and evening, in late May and June, to watch for turtles, snakes and amphibians. s -OST TURTLES CAN BE

safely carried off roads with two hands on either side of the turtles’ shell. s 5SE A mAT OBJECT SUCH as a car mat or card board) to move snapping turtles. s !LWAYS CARRY OR MOVE turtles off roads in the direction they were heading (if moved off the road back where they came from, they will likely try to cross again).

s .EVER MOVE TURTLES TO what you think is more suitable habitat (including your home!); they have a home range and know where they are heading. s #ONTACT YOUR LOCAL WILDlife rehabilitation centre upon encountering an injured turtle – turtles are resilient creatures that can survive injuries that look fatal.

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Work begins on Highway 51

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Construction is underway with about $30 million of grading and paving on Highways 21 and 51 around Kerrobert. Construction crews are paving Highway 21 through Kerrobert and Highway 51 from Kerrobert to Major. This work is expected to be finished next sum-

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mer. In addition, many other major projects will be starting the next few weeks. These include upgrades to Stony Rapids Airport and access road, grading work on Highway 16 near Clavet and Highway 15 east of Kenaston, and grading and paving work

on Highway 305 east of Dalmeny. The weekly construction update provides Saskatchewan residents with the latest details on projects underway to help plan safe and efficient travel throughout the summer and fall. Drivers are reminded to slow down when pass-

ing highway workers and equipment and observe the posted speed limits in construction zones. The Government of Saskatchewan has invested a record $5.2 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008.

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