Fire on Turnbull . . . Biggar Fire Department was called to a house fire on Turnbull Ave. on Friday, June 2. It was extremely windy at the time, but the firefighters were able to contain the blaze. Story and picture on page 3; more pics on page 20. Independent photos by Kevin Brautigam.
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From the comments, the weekend of June 2, 3, 4 was a great success. It all started with fireworks on Friday and carried through with a parade, sidewalk sales, activities in the park on Saturday and a car show on Sunday. The weather cooperated with clear and sunny skies -- a little bit windy but this is Saskatchewan. All that is left is to make plans for next year. Independent pictures by Kevin Brautigam, Daryl Hasein.
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Heartland Regional Health Authority Approves 2017-18 Fiscal and Strategic Plans The Heartland Regional Health Authority approved a balanced operating budget of $107 million and a capital expenditure plan including $650,000 Ministry funding for the 2017-18 fiscal year at its meeting on May 29 in Rosetown. The board also approved the 2017-18 Strategic and Operational Plan. The budgets and operational plan are aligned with the provincial health plan and the region’s strategic priorities, vision, and values. The board-approved budget will now be submitted to the Ministry of Health. The capital plan will address capital equipment priorities throughout the region’s communities by providing funds to purchase equipment and renovations related to patient and staff safety. Equipment was identified and prioritized with input from all levels of the organization encompassing factors such as the age of equipment, repair history, vendor support, and others. A significant amount of planning and consultation is required to select the top priorities from a list that is much broader than available resources. Communi-
ty partners such as health foundations will continue to play a significant role in capital procurement. The region was able to end the 2016-17 year balanced. Heartland’s budget for 2017-18 included a zero per cent increase over last year. To meet this year’s financial targets, the region will focus on balancing initiatives and improving efficiencies. “Our health region is continuing to utilize resources wisely to ensure that people have access to appropriate health services – where and when they need them,” said Board Chair, Richard Anderson. “Providing services within available resources and managing increasing demand is challenging, but we are committed to achieving our goal of a balanced budget.” The health region will spend 79 per cent (or $84 million) of its overall budget on salaries and benefits for its 1,874 employees and medical services remuneration. A summary of the balanced operating budget by expenditure pool includes: • 41% ($43.4 million) for Inpatient and Resident Services;
On the afternoon of June 2, Biggar RCMP received a call of a house fire on the 300 Block of Turnbull Avenue in Biggar. Biggar Fire Department was dispatched. The house was engulfed in flames. No one was inside at the time. Biggar Fire Department rescued a new born
kitten, one dog and two adults cats. All of the animals are back with the homeowner. Biggar Fire Department investigation is ongoing. The cause of the fire has not been determined. Biggar RCMP continue to assist. The homeowner is receiving support services through Sask. Central
Message of empowerment . . . EmpowHER. Girls in Grade 7-12 at BCS attended breakout sessions ending with a motivational message from keynote speaker, Britney Bergen, champion weight lifter of www.idealisticisabel.com. Sheila Montes, Miss Teen Saskatchewan and BCS student, started the afternoon off speaking about gaining self-confidence and feeling strong while pursuing your goals. Bergen spoke to the girls about finding their own power and moving past their fears. Taryn Argue wrapped up the day with a talk on “ten things she wished she knew • 25% ($26.8 million) for Support Services; • 21% ($22.4 million) for Community Health Services; • 9.5% ($10.1 million) for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services;
• 3.2% ($3.4 million) for Physician Compensation; • 0.2% ($0.2 million) for Ambulatory Care; • 0.1% ($0.1 million) for Ancillary Expenses. Heartland Health Region’s 2017-18 plan will
Victim Services. Police are asking the publics assistance in locating another dog that may have ran out of the house. It is a small brown Bijon Chitszu Yorkshire with a white patch in the collar area. It was wearing a Harley Davidson collar and goes by the name “Tango”.
The Biggar Fire Department did an incredible job of containing the blaze. There were high winds in the area that posed challenges. The exterior of an adjacent home suffered heat damage, however, the fire was suppressed before further damage resulted.
Fire destroys home on Turnbull Avenue
in high school.” The breakout sessions touched on topics such as nutritional eating, self care, handling post secondary life, jewellery making, inspirational T-shirt creation, body image in the media, weightlifting presentation and instruction, and yoga. Boys, who were interested in weight lifting, were able to take part in a session on weight lifting techniques with Britney. At the end, Michelle Danychuk drew names, and six lucky girls left the school in a limo to get hair, makeup, pictures and then enjoyed supper. Independent photo by Kevin Brautigam.
focus on enhancing the patient experience through seamless care transitions in the Rosetown and District Health Centre. Additional operational initiatives will include: Primary Health Care; Culture of Safety – Staff and Patient; Financial Imperative. As well as these areas of focus the region will
be continuing to work on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) stabilization and supporting the provincial action plan for both Mental Health and Addictions Programs. Heartland Health Region provides services to over 44,000 people in 57 urban and rural communities.
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A great weekend -- here’s to more I’m a big State Fair person, and my main goal is to eat as much food as . . . Alison McGhee Of course, Alison is talking about a State Fair, which is a much larger scale than Biggar’s Town and Country Fair Days but still there was no shortage of food during the three day weekend. It was a good opportunity to support the organizations serving hamburgers and hot dogs, pancakes and delicious baking. The people came out and attended the many activities taking place. Talking to one coordinator he was really pleased with the turnout in the park for the kids events. There were more this year than last year. The parade was well attended both by those who took part in the parade, either on floats or doing cartwheels down Main Street or throwing candy to the crowd. And the kids do love picking up that candy and even getting hugs from “celebrities”. The weather cooperated and the opportunity to cool off in the water was welcomed by many. The slip n slide was very popular. This year there was the addition of the car show on Sunday and Main Street was packed. Cars and motorbikes were on display and the onlookers “oohed” and “aahed”. All in all, it was a great weekend and judging from the comments heard at The Independent everyone enjoyed themselves. The volunteers played a huge part in the success. A bouquet to everyone. P.H.
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To deal with Trump, Trudeau should look to Chrétien Charles Lammam, Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute and Hugh MacIntyre, Policy Analyst, Fraser Institute Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s father once famously compared living next to the U.S. to sleeping with an elephant—a twitch or a grunt south of the border can have big consequences for Canada. Well, President Trump’s proposed tax plan is considerably more than a twitch. Trump is proposing significant cuts to both business and personal tax rates, which would reduce Canada’s competiveness in attracting investment, skilled workers and entrepreneurs—all of which contribute to a dynamic and growing economy. The Trudeau government should take action. But with an expected $28.5 billion budget deficit and red ink as far as the eye can see, what can be done in a fiscally responsible manner? The answer lies in the Liberal Party of Canada’s own past, specifically the Chrétien era of the mid-1990s and early 2000s. When Jean Chrétien became prime minister in the early ’90s, Canada was
in a much worse competitive position today. It had been more than two decades since the last balanced federal budget. The resulting debt accumulation created a great deal of uncertainty, hobbling investment. Nominal federal debt increased from $20.3 billion in 1970/71 to $527.9 billion in 1993/94. At the same time, relatively high personal tax rates encouraged many of Canada’s best and brightest to move elsewhere—a phenomenon often referred to as Canada’s brain drain. In response, the Chrétien Liberals implemented a series of critical spending and tax reforms. First, starting in 1995 they reduced federal program spending by nearly 10 per cent over two years. This, along with crucial program reforms, helped the federal government eliminate the deficit for the first time in a generation. A virtuous cycle ensued including a string of budget surpluses that allowed Ottawa to chip away at its mountain of debt, with debt falling by $30.5 billion over Chrétien’s tenure. Paying down debt meant lower interest payments on the debt, freeing up resources for major reductions to personal and busi-
own projections suggest decades of persistent deficits and debt accumulation are imminent. Prime Minister Trudeau has also acted contrary to his Liberal predecessor by raising tax rates on skilled workers and entrepreneurs. Combined with provincial tax rates, Canada’s top personal income tax rate is now 53.5 per cent for someone living in Ontario, while the federal-state top tax rate in the U.S. is 46.3 per cent. This raises the spectre of a new brain drain to the U.S., particularly given Trump’s plan to reduce the U.S. top tax rate by 4.6 percentage points. Finally, Trump’s plan (if implemented) will also make Canada less competitive on business taxes. His proposal reduces the average federal-state corporate income tax rate from 39 per cent to 21 per cent, lower than the 26.5 per cent federal-provincial combined rate in Ontario. While it may run against the grain for the Trudeau Liberals, the Chrétien reforms provide a road map on how to make Canada’s economy more competitive in a Trump era.
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ness tax rates. In short, the Chrétien Liberals pursued historic reforms that made Canada more attractive for investment. The underlying focus was more prudent spending, balanced budgets, debt reduction and competitive tax rates, which, along with similar reforms at the provincial level, paved the way for a decade of prosperity, with Canada outperforming other industrial countries on economic growth, job-creation and business investment. Simply put, the lessons from the Chrétien Liberals can be applied today, particularly in response to Trump’s tax plan. Prudent spending, debt reduction and tax rate cuts would make Canada a more competitive location for investment and skilled labour, and help foster the prosperity Canadians enjoyed following the Chrétien reforms. This, however, would mean a dramatic change in course for today’s Trudeau Liberals. In contrast to the Chrétien era, this government has moved away from proven policies and instead embraced significant deficit spending and debt accumulation. Indeed, the Department of Finance’s
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Ethical concerns regarding Liberal appointment Dear Friends, The Liberals announced on May 15 that their candidate to become the next Commissioner of Official Languages will be a former Ontario Liberal Cabinet Minister who resigned from provincial parliament on June 21st 2016, Mrs. Madeleine Meilleur. The Liberals making such a partisan appointment to this strictly non-partisan role is troubling. With this appointment, the Liberals are completely erasing the line between the independence of agents of Parliament and partisan politics. Given her publicly disclosed donations to the Liberal party and to the Prime Minister and participation in elections for the Liberal party should have disqualified her from being considered for this role. The Commissioner of Official Languages is an Officer Parliament.
As such, he or she is this position before the responsible to Parliaprocess even started. ment, and We have not to the also learned Governthat two of ment of her former Canada. employees, Unlike an from her appointtime as a ment to Liberal Cabia fednet Minister, eral Crown now work for Corporathe Minister tion, where of Canadian a Director Heritage and Kelly Block, MP, Carlis expected Official Lanton Trail-Eagle Creek to advance guages, the the interMinister ests of the responsible Government of the day for this appointment. and ultimately serves The eight Officers of at the pleasure of the Parliament are expected Cabinet, an Officer of to be completely nonParliament reports to partisan so that ParParliament and not to liamentarians have the the Liberal party. confidence that they What’s worse, we will show no preferenhave learned that that tial treatment (whether Mrs. Meilleur first met deliberate or subconwith the Prime Minisscious) towards any ter’s Chief of Staff and party as they fulfil their Principal Secretary duties. and discussed a posThe role of the Comsible appointment to missioner includes
ensuring the equality of English and French in Canada’s Parliament, government institutions, and other federal administrations, supporting the preservation and development of official language minority communities like Zenon Park, and promoting the equality of English and French in Canadian society. It is my hope that the Liberals will immediately reconsider this partisan appointment to the position of Commissioner of Official Languages and withdraw Madeleine Meilleur from consideration. Then, they should nominate an expert in the field that will have the support of all parties so that Canada’s new Official Language Commissioner has the backing of Parliamentarians to pursue his/her work. Sincerely, Kelly
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Making a renovation to a building is nothing new. House renovations are a yearly event, especially in the spring when people want to get the job done in time for summer. Commercial buildings also undergo reconstruction. But, a hot trend, particularly for vintage structures, is to repurpose a building. Repurposed buildings are not just an extensive remodel but rather finding a new use for a former entity. Churches converted to houses; factories converted to arts centres; schools converted to community centres. Repurposing a building is not without challenges. Preserving the architecture or original elements is part of the charm. It can also cause headaches for the construction crew. What, or even how, do you keep the identity, the traditional and yet modernize at the same time? It happens all the time and the biggest success stories are where careful attention has been paid to details. I took a look
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When I look back now (I have been retired for over 30 years now!), the first few days that I was employed by Cominco Potash were something else. If “something else” is the right expression! It was indeed another way of looking at things. The folks had always taught us that we should always do a days work, and often Y.T. got the impression that at Cominco, the narrower you were between the eyes, the better! The idea seemed to be that one’s foreman was there to keep you working, otherwise you just
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sat down. We weren’t pipe leading from the used to this kind of mill out to the pond. The operation and so our first three of us made our way while there really was to the two-storey from “something else!” which the pipe led out Cominco had started on a trestle for about drilling for potash in the 200 yards. The foreman 1950’s turned to and me “Go somewhat down,” he hesitantly, sez, “to the Y.T. drove tool crib down to and get that site. two sets of The safety harguard ness!” (an old Like menacquaintioned, Y.T. tance) was kind of led me new there! somewhat “You mean relucthree,” I tantly, I said. After thought, all, there to the were three Bob Mason Boss’s of us! office. The fore“Come in, Mason,” said man almost glazed at me. the Boss, “and sit down. I went! Do you care for a cup The tool crib was kind coffee?” of busy and by the time I The “Boss” poured me got two safety belts, took one. “What kind of a them to the third floor it boss is he?” I thought. must have been half an We talked for a little hour. while when all of a sudThe other two guys den he spoke. were sitting on the tres“Look, Mason,” he tle, smoking. said. “You go right home “What kept you?” to Perdue.” “Oh, oh,” I scowls the foreman. “We thought, here comes the haven’t got all day!” axe! The other fellow and I He continued: “... and put on the harness! bring a few old farmers The foreman walked and we’ll hire somebody boldly out into the pipe else!” to where it was leaking. Apparently the “Yard Snapping on our safety Crew” was a little short belts, we followed. of men, and so my first Any old farmer could job at Cominco was have done the job in half with the foreman and of hour! The three of us another fellow, fixing a put down three hours of leaking 18-inch effluent “hard work!”
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It took a while to conform to the ways of working for a big rich company, and one of my last lessons was with Joe. I liked Joe and one night worked overtime with him as a “gopher” - better known as “go for”! “Let’s go for supper!” The guard had heated some meat pies and about 6:30 we sauntered to the far end of the mill to where our job was we messed around a bit! Joe finally said. “Go back down to the tool crib and get a 13/16 wrench.” “But Joe,” I replied. “We don’t need a 13/16 wrench! I tried all the nuts and 7/8 fits them all!” He gave me a steely eyed look. “Look,” he said coldly. “We need 13/16, okay?” Away I went! The toolcrib man was having a coffee and by the time I got back a half hour later, Joe said “What kept you! The 7/8 fit exactly. The job is finished. Let’s have lunch.” We had lunch and put down four hours overtime of “work”! A few years later, Joe retired and I went down to his bench to say goodbye. There, with all his other tools was the 13/16 wrench! “Did you ever use that 13/16 wrench?” I asked. “No,” he said. “I never did. But it sure came in handy when I needed a little more leverage on a lighter nut!”
New Horizons Activities by Chasity Kreutzer We sure had a lot of events on this weekend in Biggar during our Town and Country Fair Days. New Horizons hosted our annual Gold Plate Lunch during the fair and we had a great turn-
out! Thank you to everyone that came out for lunch and helped to support New Horizons. On the May 29 Kaiser, our first place winner was Ken Pearce with 254 points, second place was Pat Turner with 246 points, third place was
Joyce Colbert with 228 points, and fourth place was Bill Fisher with 215 points. The highest scoring games were played by Ken Pearce with 71 points and Bill Fisher with 58 points. Take care and enjoy the summer weather!
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U.S. protectionism not a good sign for Canadian farmers by Calvin Daniels It is a rare situation when a group of countries can come to a single agreement on anything. In terms of agriculture, the situation is often more difficult because there is an underlying desire by many nations to ensure domestic farmers are allowed to operate as a way to ensure domestic food supplies. As a result, talks toward agreements such as the World Trade Organization deal on agriculture can take years to work through. So when deals are made, while often watered down in some ways in order to achieve a consensus, there is at least a deal that provides
a framework to build on. in the United States in many sectors, and issues Sadly, new United with wage States structure, president and qualDonald ity, which Trump impact seems to trade see every numbers, deal as a but it is targeted the easy attack on option, the Ameriblamcan econoing trade my. deals and It is part other of a broadcouner phitries for losophy of at-home protectioneconomic ism; the Calvin Daniels problems. policy of shielding a So Trump has country’s been busy in his early domestic industries months in the oval office from foreign competipulling out of deal, after tion. deal. It discounts the aging First it was withdrawinfrastructure that exists
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ing the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership free-trade deal. Then came an announcement he wants to reopen the North American Free Trade Agreement. Then Trump at least rattled the bars in terms of how the US views its responsibility with NATO. Now Trump has announced he plans to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement. A number of these decisions should concern farmers. Deals such as the TPP and NAFTA have a direct impact of agriculture trade. But the Paris climate agreement could be the pullout with the longest
term impact. The deal had been about all-encompassing as possible with only Syria and Nicaragua not original signatories, although Trump’s America is on the list now. Trump’s decision is concerning because it and repudiates the sound science linking greenhouse gas emissions to climate change, and climate change is most certainly an issue farmers better be aware of moving forward because it could directly change what farmers can grow in a given region.
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How to boost your farm business in tough times by News Canada Money problems can strike anyone at any time - especially in today’s economy. Fortunately, if you’re a farmer, there’s a way to help protect yourself against future disasters and the highs and lows of farming. A program called AgriStability works as a kind of insurance for farmers, where they pay a relatively small fee to enroll and can trigger a payment in a lower income year where they have a decline in farming revenue. “Participating in AgriStability can make a big difference in a bad year
and doesn’t cost a lot for the potential return. Whether farmers are experiencing low incomes because of poor yields or commodity prices, or rising input costs, the program can cover up to half the loss,” explains Jon Friesen, a director with the federal AgriStability administration. Farmers can enroll in the program in any given year, but it helps to be an ongoing participant so that payments can be made quickly based on information already on file. Participating also doesn’t have to mean a big accounting bill. The AgriStability form is
short – just one page in addition to the farm tax package – and it asks for numbers that most farmers already track. AgriStability is one of four Business Risk Management programs offered to farmers by federal and provincial governments. It pays to make smart use of all available programs and tools to keep your farm business viable and profitable. The program is delivered by the federal government in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and Yukon. If you’re in British Columbia, Saskatchewan,
Water conservation a top priority for agriculture by News Canada Close to three billion people live in waterscarce areas. With predictions that by 2030, half the world’s population will live in waterstressed areas, finding ways to conserve water is imperative. Given that 70 per cent of the world’s water supply is used for agriculture, the industry has a responsibility to assist in water protection. New research and technolo-
gies are helping to pave the way with recently developed crops able to withstand droughts. The development of drought-tolerant crops through biotechnology is an important step towards easing the pressure on water supplies globally. These crops provide economic security for farmers as they assist in securing the world’s food supply. “Drought-tolerant crops can help address the
worldwide water crisis,” says Ian Affleck, executive director of plant biotechnology at CropLife Canada, which represents the Canadian manufacturers, developers and distributors of pest control and modern plant breeding products. “These innovations in biotechnology are crucial for agriculture as they allow crops to survive when water is scarce. This lets farmers produce even when Mother Nature is not cooperating.”
Trump suggests he’ll renegotiate all of these deals and by the power of his negotiation leadership emerge with better deals for Americans. But that is again protectionist thinking. Trade deals should be good for all signatories. The climate deal good for the earth’s future. Trump’s position seems to simply be focused on the U.S. retreating from its onetime position of world leadership, to that of spoilt child, and that is not good news to Canadian farmers.
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Report from the Legislature $50 Million donation for Children’s Hospital 1 June, 2017 The words thank you don’t even begin to describe how grateful Saskatchewan is to have received an extraordinary gift from the Jim Pattison Foundation. A $50 million donation to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan (CHFS), is going to benefit children and families for generations to come. In honour of this unprecedented generosity, the hospital will be named the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. The CHFS will also be renamed the Jim Pattison Children’s Foundation. Mr. Pattison’s donation, together with fund raising and $235.5 million from the province, will ensure that a world-class children’s hospital will finally become a reality in Saskatchewan. Once completed, the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital will better meet the needs of Saskatchewan’s children, expecting mothers, and families by
enhancing patient care and enabling the ongoing recruitment and retention of pediatric specialists. With two years remaining before the hospital opens its doors, the Saskatoon Health Region has already successfully recruited more than 70 per cent of the pediatric specialists it will need to staff the province’s new maternal and children’s hospital. The project remains on time and on budget, and is scheduled for completion in 2019. Strong economic growth forecast for 2017 Thanks to the many businesses and workers who are busy building Saskatchewan’s diverse economy, our province is positioned to lead the country in economic growth this year. The Conference Board of Canada is forecasting that Saskatchewan will have Canada’s secondhighest economic growth rate in 2017 at 2.5 per cent. This is just another sign
that our resilient econoyear-over-year. my is gaining strength. On a year-over-year Saskatchewan’s Cameco basis, Saskatchewan’s has just average signed a weekly 10-year earnings deal with saw a 2.6 Ontario’s per cent Bruce increase Power (seasonally worth $2 adjusted) billion. in March This will – the secsee our ond highprovince’s est among uranium Canada’s resources provinces. continue Carbon Tax Randy Weekes, MLA, to power would hit Biggar-Sask Valley Canadian Saskatchhomes. ewan hard In the We will last several years, our continue working to government has engaged make the decisions necin international trade essary to keep our economissions to further promy strong. mote Saskatchewan’s For example, our govrole in supplying clean ernment will continue to nuclear power around oppose Ottawa’s forced the world. federal carbon tax. Saskatchewan’s strong A recently released fedand resilient economy eral memo, prepared for is producing increased the Minister of Natural wages in the province. Resources, says that cost This is in contrast to hikes from this tax will Alberta where weekly hit Saskatchewan and earnings actually Alberta particularly hard declined by 0.8 per cent because the two prov-
inces have “the greatest proportion of exporting industries that will pay more for carbon emissions . . .” Our government has been clear about the negative impacts a carbon tax would have. We’ve said all along that producers in the agricultural, mining and energy sectors will face steep cost hikes making us less competitive and it seems that Ottawa’s policymakers agree as this memo makes that clear. While the memo points out that some sectors – like Ontario’s car makers – can pass costs along to consumers – other sectors cannot. The memo goes on to warn that carbon pricing alone cannot achieve the emissions targets set out by the federal government, and that additional mitigation measures and regulations will need to be coordinated. Ottawa has tried to suggest that their carbon tax is a benign measure that will slash emissions and have no unintended con-
sequences for people and the economy. Obviously, as their own memo warns, this isn’t true. Ottawa should allow the provinces to make their own climate plans that achieve real reductions in emissions that work for their people and their economy. Our government released a climate white paper in 2016 that outlines Saskatchewan’s plan to do just that. Saskatchewan’s Climate White Paper highlights Saskatchewan’s commitment to achieving real reductions in carbon emissions by employing innovative and technological solutions. It includes employing new technology like carbon capture and reaffirms the commitment by utilities like SaskPower to work towards 50 per cent renewable power by 2030 – faster than other provinces. If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.
Top summer home improvement tips by News Canada Summer is one of the best times to focus on outdoor home improvement projects that deliver the greatest return on your investment. “While there are many renovation options available to homeowners, not all are created equal,” explains Brad Johnstone, broker of record for the Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate Centre. “Some improvements help bolster your property’s resale value more than others, so before
A good time was had by all at Third Avenue Park on June 3! We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to… ¸the Biggar and District Credit Union for sponsoring Fick’s Petting Zoo.; ¸Ranger Lake Bible Camp supplied ponies for the kids to ride; and Peddle Cars, for the bigger kids, which were a blast; and Face Painting; ¸Pharmasave supplied Water for a thirsty crowd; ¸Biggar Associated Gospel Church provided a Bouncy Castle, a Fish Pond, Pop Corn, Face Painting, and a free movie; ¸Many businesses in town provided door prizes for a draw, a BIG thanks to all of you. We sold hamburgers, hot dogs and pop and the profit is going to send five kids to Ranger Lake Bible Camp! Everything else was free. There was well over 600 people attending these festivities at the Park on June 3!
Thanks to all who made this a great weekend! Another fun day is coming at Ranger Lake Bible Camp on SUNDAY, JUNE 18, FREE FOR ALL. Chapel starts at 11 a.m., lunch at 12:30; then enjoy the FUN at Ranger Lake until 4:30.
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you invest your time and money, be sure the project will pay off in the long run.” In order to receive the best bang for your buck, Johnstone recommends these three outdoor improvement tips: 1.) Build a deck or patio. A new deck or patio is a great way to add a focal point to any backyard. Not only do these structures add to a property’s visual appeal, but they also provide homeowners with the means to enjoy their outdoor living space to the fullest. During the summer months, a patio
is a great place to entertain guests, barbecue, and enjoy leisure time with friends and family. Whatever your motivation, a deck or patio will encourage you to get out and enjoy the summer, all while adding a healthy amount to your property’s bottom line. 2.) Install a sprinkler system. On average, homeowners use 50 per cent more water than necessary on their lawns, adding to their monthly bills and causing their grounds to flood. Automatic lawn sprinklers are
an easy way to avoid this as they are designed with busy lifestyles in mind. Although installation can be costly, you may save money in the long run. 3.) Landscape your yard. Landscaping is one of the best ways to add visual interest to your outdoor living space for a relatively small fee. Whether you choose to garden or install a built-in fixture like a pond, beautifying your backyard is a great way to create an attractive and serene environment that builds your home’s equity.
How to be money-smart in retirement by News Canada Many of us look forward to retirement as an opportunity to pursue new goals or reactivate life-long interests. With the right financial planning, you can be on track to achieve the financial security you need to realize your vision of a comfortable retirement. By staying informed and taking steps to protect your savings, you are setting yourself on the path to becoming a moneysmart retiree. Here are some tips to get you start-
ed on the right path: 1.) Review your investments based on the timing of when you plan to withdraw your money. As you approach retirement, talk to your financial advisor regularly about your goals and any changes that could affect them. 2.) If you’re still working, maximize your pension contributions to give your savings a boost. 3.) Assign a power of attorney to someone you trust to handle financial and legal matters on your
behalf as you age. 4.) Learn about tax credits available to seniors, including pension income credits and disability credits. 5.) Educate yourself on elder abuse and fraud. Common forms include burglary, telephone fraud and identity theft. Sadly, most financial fraud committed against older adults involves friends, family, caregivers or social contacts. The more you know, the better you can protect yourself.
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This might be it: Finally, the end for Tiger The biggest golf tournament on the PGA Tour calendar - the U.S. Open - goes this week at Erin Hills in Wisconsin and for the ninth straight year, Tiger Woods - the winner of the 2008 Open, his last major title - will not win it. But Woods will be a hot topic around the Open, because his downsliding career took an even further jolt in late May when he was picked up for driving “under the influence” and posing for a mug shot that will stick to him for the rest of his life like Krazy Glue. No liquor was involved, but a combination of prescription drugs apparently caused Woods to find himself in a zombie-like state, when he tried to drive to his Jupiter, Fla., home in the early hours of the U.S. Memorial Day holiday. Police found his vehicle stopped at an intersection, his right blinker on, the car running, and the driver, Woods, asleep at the wheel. Woods, with 14 major titles to his credit, sec-
ond only to Jack Nicklaus, has undergone a series of surgeries in recent years to fix back problems but the latest one - an anterior lumbar interbody fusion on April 19 - had his fans hopeful that the 41-year-old would finally be able to make a comeback. He said the latest procedure gave him ”instant relief” and other golfers who had undergone similar fusions suggested Tiger would be as good as new within six to eight months and would probably resume his chase to 19 majors. Well, that’s all a pipe dream now. Woods obviously has bigger problems than a bad back. A prescription drug addiction might be one of his problems and you have to wonder if you’re receiving what sounds like sage advice about getting your life in order from fellow golfer John Daly, you’ve taken quite a fall. Meanwhile, those who predicted fans’ interest in pro golf would fade away if Woods left the
stage have been proven Golf is a worldwide wrong. game, and all those Like Nicklaus replaced international stars will Palmer and Norman be on display this week replaced in WisconNicklaus sin. Woods, and Woods meanwhile, replaced will be at Norman, home in a plethora Jupiter, of young trying to stars are figure out filling the how he has void left by fallen so far Woods. and conJordan templatSpieth is ing what the new appears to American be a bleak hero, with future. two major • Norman titles to Chad of Bruce Penton his credit the Washalready. ington Dustin Post, on Johnson is the world’s Twitter: “Lane Kiffin No. 1 ranked player signs Edith Fuller, because he hits it a mile 6 – youngest National and employs a deft short Spelling Bee entran – to game. Northern Ireland’s FAU scholarship to do all Rory McIlroy, Austraspelling for 2029 football lia’s Jason Day, Spain’s team.” Jon Rahm and Japan’s • Scott Ostler of the Hideki Matsuyama are San Francisco Chronicle: young stars all seem“(John Daly) has been ingly capable of bursting unclean and unsober through and dominating since 2013, when he gave the game as Woods once up on giving up booze. did. As he turned 50, Daly
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Biggar Rec Valley hosted their season opener Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association jackpot June 4 in the valley. Lots of fun riders of all ages. great to see many new faces both riding and volunteering at the valley!
Winner of the Phillips 50 for fast time in the open was Melissa Anderson.
said he drinks in moderation. He also smokes, in the moderation of an old-West locomotive.” • Ostler again: “Tiger hasn’t won anything in years, unless you count his victory in the ‘Scariest Police Mug Shot’ contest.” • Headline at Fark.com: “You would think that Tiger Woods would know when to use a driver.” • Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “Green Bay has been named the Drunkest City in America by a financial Web site. Take that all you people who said there’s nothing to do in Green Bay after football season ends.” • Another one from Dickson: “Sports Web sites report that Tom Brady is trying to get receiver Julian Edelman to try bean burgers. It’s worth noting that Brady isn’t trying to get his centre to try these.” • Norman Chad again: “Even though I imagine he would have absolutely no idea what he is talking about, if Charles
Barkley did a weekly show on dry walling, I probably would tune in.” • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “The police videos of Tiger Woods’s DUI arrest are out and they do not look good. Tiger is more confused than a Cleveland Brown in the end zone.” • Headline at TheKicker. com: “Brady gets 6th finger surgically added to hand to hold future ring.” • Nats first baseman Ryan Zimmerman, to MLB.com, on the absurdity of pitchers plunking hitters in retaliation for hitting a home run: “I don’t get to fight the pitcher when he strikes me out twice.” • Greg Cote of the Miami Herald, on the rare 1909 T-206 Honus Wagner baseball card on the auction block: “I don’t wanna say it might be a fake, but if you look closely you can see an ESPN banner on the outfield wall.” Care to comment? E-mail brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca.
5 reasons why your child should get in the game by News Canada The lure of screen time can often deter kids from going outside, but enrolling yours in sports or physical activity will help them stay active this summer. Here are some of the main benefits of getting in the game: 1.) Maintain good health: Did you know that, according to the federal government, only 9 per cent of kids ages five to 17 get the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity? Cardiovascular fitness, strength, improved flexibility and bone density are all developed through exercise. Plus, it helps
maintain a healthy body weight and reduces the risk of health problems. 2.) Develop self-esteem: Not only does getting active help improve overall mental health and well-being, it allows kids to venture beyond their comfort zones and try new things. Playing a sport fosters self-esteem and helps kids develop confidence. 3.) Learn resilience: Even the best athletes in the world fail, and learning to overcome setbacks is an important life skill. Sport is a safe place for children to push their limits ó it teaches them to set goals and try again
if they do not succeed the first time. 4.) Make friends: Being part of a team allows kids to socialize with their peers. Almost all sports have elements of teamwork, and learning to work together is another valuable life skill. 5.) Have a blast: Having fun is the most important reason to get your kids in the game this summer. Through play, kids develop a positive association with sport and physical activity, encouraging them to be active for life.
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Biggar Town and Country Fair Days 2017
Last Saturday was an eventful day for Biggar. The second Fair Day started with the pancake breakfast served by volunteers at the museum and followed by the colourful Parade on the Main street. Over 20 businesses and services participated! Thank you to all the participants for organizing such an amazing weekend for us! (Independent photos by Ana Irvine)
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Perdue Schoo l Graduating Class of 2017 Saturday, June 17
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What does Canada Mean to You? by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Art Group and the Canada 150 Committee How would you express the answers to this question on a poster? Well, the Canada 150 Committee asked teachers from BCS 2000 and St. Gabriel schools to ask their students this very question, “What Does Canada Mean to You?” And the students responded in the most enlightened and artistic ways! Mrs. Gosselin’s Grades 4, 7, 8 and 9 students created beautiful posters, each one different, each beautiful! St. Gab’s teachers from every grade, except Kindergarten, guided their students in creating some fantastic posters in different themes and images! Collage, research, drawing... these kids have really put a lot of thought into what Canada means to them! Kids nowadays thinking about freedom, love, beauty...! Every one of these posters will be hung in the Biggar and District Credit Union. Through their generosity, and appreciation of local culture, the Credit
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Union has offered up the walls of their building for the Biggar Art Group to hang art from our community! The art group has hung the art from the students of our town on these walls. They will be on display for all to see! Moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, aunts and uncles, cousins, friends come in to admire the art and expressions of the kids in our town!
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Bailey, Naty, and Destiny from the Royal Bank, and Bella, all came in to lend a hand hanging the latest exhibit “Biggar - 150 Years” in the Biggar Museum and Gallery... dropped off a cheque! (Photo by Delta Fay
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she amassed, she complied a shorter list, and then she started laying out the timelines. There are nine periods of time, and each one has important events that happened in Biggar during these time periods! Come on in and learn so much about your home town! There are so many
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The Royal volunteers were at the museum, again! by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery They came, they hung our new exhibit and then they gave us a cheque! Now, that’s what I call community minded! The Biggar Museum and Gallery has benefitted from a program of support in the community by the Royal Bank. For every act of volunteerism the employees at the Biggar Branch performed, the organization involved was issued a cheque. Naty, Destiny, Bailey and Bella (Destiny’s daughter) came and helped us hang our Adjudicated Art show at the end of April. On Tuesday, May 30, they came and hung our brand new exhibit, “Biggar - 150 years!” Our new exhibit is the result of months of research. Our Heritage Intern, Lauren de Bussac, very carefully researched the history of Biggar over the past 150 years. With the realms of information
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things you would have no idea happened in Biggar! Our schools will be invited to view the new exhibit. The plans are to have the students do a scavenger hunt, looking for answers to questions, and all the answers will be on the wall... Would you like to try the hunt yourself?
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Is your kitchen functional and inspiring? Everyday we use our kitchen to prepare meals so it only makes sense that this area of your home should be functional and appealing if we expect to be successful. Is the environment welcoming? Do you enjoy the atmosphere of your kitchen? Let’s start by making some simple changes that do not have to be overly expensive. I encounter many situations with people wanting to improve areas of the culinary arts within their home kitchens and lifestyles, and the first and most easy step is removing clutter. A cluttered work area is not inspiring. You need room to not only feel comfortable but also to provide yourself with adequate work space. It is nice to have objects in your kitchen that are of decorative value but make sure that these things are not taking over your kitchen. Keep them to a limit; enough to define you and your
style, but not so many that this is all you see. The next step is functionality. Keep one area cleared that will be always be used for a cutting board. This space should have easy accessibility to your knives and perhaps your sink and/or stovetop. Knives are best kept in a knife block where they can be simply removed and returned every time you use them. If your counter space does not allow the room for a knife block in this preparation area you have chosen, then consider purchasing a magnetic knife strip that mounts on the wall. Another solution would be a knife holder that slides into a nearby drawer. The main thing to keep in mind is that knives should not be stored loose in a drawer. This is not only dangerous but also detrimental to extending the life of the sharpness of the blades. The next area to focus on is the accessibility of
other kitchen utensils and equipment. A canister with an assortment of wooden spoons, spatulas, and other tools works great. You don’t need to have every utensil you own in there, just the ones that you use the most. Where your pots and pans are stored is just as important. If you have the money and space, consider buying a hanging pot rack. This will not only make them more easily accessible but also provide protection to non-stick surfaces by not having them stacked on top of each other in a cupboard. Most pot racks also provide ample storage for lids on the surface above the hanging equip-
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Biggar Lodge News by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Hello everyone, My apologies for missing that last few weeks of my writeup about the Lodge events. I hope everyone is doing well and starting to enjoy the nice warm weather. Now if those ticks and tent caterpillars would go into hiding it would be better for everyone haha. So on May 22 was Victoria Day so the residents just relaxed since there were no Activity staff. Tuesday the 23rd we had current events in the morning. After lunch we started to plant our flowers in pots. We had to hide them from the big wind gusts. Then at 2:30 we had Jon Sloan and Friends over for the afternoon entertaining. Wednesday morning was t-ball and swingbowling. Thursday was Bible Study, exercises and Bingo. Friday morning was PAL’s Bible Study and barbecue down Prairie Scape. Then at 2:30 we had Happy Hour. Saturday the 27th we
had picture bingo and watched “Marley and Me” in the afternoon. Sunday morning was 1-1 time. The residents planted more flowers on the side patios. Then the Church of God did worship for the week. Monday May 29th we started the day with exercises. We then planted our vegetable garden. Finally the wind wasn’t going to blow us away. Tuesday was current events and scategories. Wednesday morning, we took the residents outside on the patio and we sat in the gazebo. We had juice and dainties. We watched the busy road and we got to see purple martins in our bird hotel. It was pretty neat to see. Then we had secret boxes. We hide items in a box and we describe items that are in the box. The residents then get to guess what is inside. Thursday was Bible Study, exercises and bingo. Friday was barbecue Club down Autumn House. We had burgers, hot dogs, beans and a dif-
ment. The other obvious added bonus of a pot rack is the sudden creation of extra cupboard space. Other areas to consider for ease of use would be the accessibility of your spices and pantry. You may even want to revamp the state of your pantry and the food supChef Dez ply in your kitchen. Perhaps you have always wanted to have a pantry that is more focused on your favourite cuisines. For example, someone who loves Italian and Greek cuisine would stock their pantry with varying types of olives, capers, tomatoes, grape leaves, olive oils, balsamic vinegars, et cetera. The refrigerator and freezer can also be coordinated to contain the perish-
ferent kind of salad with apples, celery and whipping cream. It was tasty. Then we had swingbowling at 2:30. Saturday morning was Biggar Fair Days. We put a parade in the float. The rest of the residents got to watch the parade from the front of the building. Our favourite was the bag pipers. They even did a short performance for us at the end. After lunch, we loaded the bus and took some residents out on the town to see what was happening. We went to the petting zoo at the park. We got to pet a baby sheep, goat, colt and kitties. Then we traveled on to the old Diamond Lodge Hill and watched the big water slide. It was great to see people we knew taking part in the fun. Sunday morning was 1-1 time. We did crafts and had manicures/visits. The Filipino Church was here for Sunday Church Service this week. We are having our tea and bake Sale on Tuesday June 15 from 2-3p.m. Hope to see you there!
ables of the same cuisine. Motivation to focus more on cooking certain cuisines in your household will start with having the ingredients at your fingertips. One can even take this to the extreme in organization by creating labels and segregating areas in your pantry for different food groupings. Organizing or redecorating a space in your home will always entice you to spend more time in that area. You may want to even complete your kitchen transformation by having some kitchen art or framed posters that reflect the cuisine(s) you are interested in and/or the new theme to your kitchen. This can also be taken to the extreme, if your budget allows, by refinishing the cupboards, buying new appliances, and adding a new coat of paint. This amount of work however, is not mandatory for you to feel like your kitchen has become more of a special place.
Sometimes all it takes it a little extra lighting to create a more open and inviting space. Easy to install under-cupboard, wireless lights can now be found at very reasonable prices. Now that we have your kitchen in a more workable inviting state, it’s time to get you inspired to do some cooking. The simplest of all culinary resolutions however is to blow some dust off your cookbooks and start making some new dishes. Whether it is of small or large proportions, we all have collections of cookbooks . . . with many of them going unused. Make it a goal in your home to open up a cookbook once or twice a week, and try a new recipe. Happy Cooking! Send your food/cooking questions to dez@ chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 6R4. Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Travel Host and Cookbook Author. Visit him at chefdez.com.
Endangered Piping Plovers return to Saskatchewan beaches
Piping Plovers are Endangered migratory shorebirds that breed in Saskatchewan. They have been listed as Endangered since 1985 due to large declines in their populations across their range. The plovers arrive in Saskatchewan around the beginning of May, set up territories and nest sites, and females lay four well-camouflaged eggs directly on the beach around the end of May. Saskatchewan makes up a large portion of their breeding range and several nesting pairs have already been spotted this year. Nature Saskatchewan coordinates a survey every five years that counts all adult Piping Plovers breeding in
the province, with the most recent survey having taken place in 2016. Last year’s results were low with only about 800 Piping Plovers counted. Those results were very similar to the previous census in 2011, approximately half the number of plovers counted in the census prior to that. “We were hoping the numbers would be higher,” says Ashley Vass, coordinator for Nature Saskatchewan’s Plovers on Shore program, “recovering from the significant amount of flooding in 2011 that made a lot of nest sites unavailable.” Since those numbers had come in , Hurricane Matthew hit an important wintering site for the
plovers in the Bahamas “so we’ll have to wait and see if there’s a measurable impact from that, but we really won’t get the full picture until the next complete census in 2021,” says Vass. Aside from the weather, many factors affect Piping Plover populations, one of which is human activity. Plovers and their nests are very difficult to spot and are easily trampled by livestock, vehicles, and even beachgoers. “We are asking the public to help keep an eye out for Piping Plovers when on beaches this summer, minimize disturbance in areas where plovers are known to be nesting, and report sightings.” Piping Plovers have a sandy body with a white belly, a black band on their forehead, a single black band around their neck, orange legs, and an orange beak with a black tip. Killdeer are similar looking birds but are slightly larger, darker, and have two neckbands instead of one. If you think you see a Piping Plover or a nest, please call our toll free Hoot Line at: 1-800667-HOOT (4668).
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Are you looking for highly rewarding part-time work? Do you enjoy working with Youth? Are you looking for adventure? Our organization namely the Air Cadet League of Saskatchewan is looking for individuals that can be a positive influence on youth aged 12-19 years of age. This position will require a national screening check, drivers abstract and character references. The position may include supervision, instruction of variety of topics, administration, and some travel with overnight stays may be required. Assets for this position would include previous work with youth, enthusiasm, willing to learn new skills, willing to listen, previous cadet or military experience, and/or any technical skills. This position can provide financial compensation once itʼs determined a good fit. All Training will be provided free of charge. For more information and to set up an initial phone interview, please contact: David Deswiage Director Air Cadet League of Saskatchewan Interim Chairperson #300 Fisher Biggar SSC davidd@skacl.ca
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OBITUARIES Rosella “Sally”” Catherine Bell September 9, 1929 - May 29, 2017 The family sadly announces the passing of Rosella (Sally)) Catherine Bell (nee e Raskob) on May 29, 2017 at the age of 87 7 years old. Sally the daughter of Anne and Peter Raskob of St. Gregor, Sask., the seventh of 11 children. She spent her early years in St. Gregor and then moved to Humboldt, Sask. to work as a telephone operator. It was here that she met Andrew Murray Bell, the love of her life on a blind date and they married in 1952. From there they moved to Prince Albert following Murray’s work with CN Rail. Six daughters were born in Prince Albert before they were transferred to Biggar, Sask. in 1966 where two sons were born. Sally was a great cook and homemaker. She enjoyed preserving all of the produce from a large garden and was kept busy raising eight children. In later years when her family had grown, she enjoyed travelling with Murray to Quebec, Cuba, Texas and various trips out to the west coast and Thunder Bay to visit family and friends. Sally enjoyed her yard and garden and visiting with friends and family. Her Catholic faith was very important to her. She attended mass frequently and was a long-time member of the C.W.L. In 1995 Murray passed away. She remained in Biggar until 2013 and then moved to Saskatoon, first to Luther Riverside Terrace where she made new friends. She was then in a private care home for a few months and then spent her last few months in St. Joseph’s Special Care Home where she passed away peacefully. She is survived by: daughter, Jane Harrison (Richard, deceased) of Calgary, Alta.; daughter, Pat Randall (Art) of Saskatoon, Sask.; daughter, Sandy Guran (Larry) of Biggar, Sask. and children, Corinne Hauglum (Sean), Kim Bartsch (Mike) and Tanya Hebert (Michael); daughter, Kathryn Janzen (Paul) of Dundurn, Sask. and children, Tricia, Luke, Lara and Megan; daughter, Linda Hoult (Terry) of Saskatoon, Sask. and children, Angie Tyler (Andy) and Danielle; daughter, Susan Klemmer (Garry) of Creighton, Sask. and children, Bradley, Ryan (Lynsie) and Scott; daughter-in-law, Michelle Bell (Murray, deceased) of Saskatoon, Sask. and son, Andrew; son, Bruce Bell (Shelley) of Caledon, Ont. and children, Nathan and Hanna; sister, Helen Plemel; and brother, Joe Raskob; also 11 greatgrandchildren; three sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, Anne and Peter Raskob; husband, Andrew Murray Bell; son Murray Bell, son-in-law, Richard Harrison; also sisters, Bernadette Raskob, Mary Work, Irene Hannah, Isabelle Marois and brothers Edward, Clarence, Gerald, Cyril; Sister-in-law, Millie Raskob;
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brothers-in-law, Jim Work, Samuel Hannah, Leo Plemel, Prayers will be held on THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 at 7 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial on FRIDAY, JUNE 9 at 10:30 a.m., both from St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, Biggar, Sask. with Father Michel Bedard as celebrant. Readers are Nathan Bell, Linda Hoult, Jane Harrison, Michelle Bell, Corinne Hauglum; Cross Bearer, Hannah Bell; Gift Bearers, Sandy Guran and Kim Bartsch; Honourary Bearers are all those who shared in Sally’s life; Active PallBearers are Bradley Klemmer, Ryan Klemmer, Scott Klemmer, Andy Tyler, Sean Hauglum, Mike Bartsch; Eulogist, Pat Randall. Interment will be held at Biggar Cemetery, Biggar, Sask. Memorial donations in Sally’s memory may be directed to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 279-3rd Ave. North, Saskatoon, Sask. S7K 2H8 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”, 306948-2669, www.grondinfuneralservice. com gfsc1
Helen in 2004. Rick is survived by his daughter, Lyndsey Turner (Joe Jimenez) and granddaughter, Lyla; father, Grant Turner; sister, Karen (Lloyd Kratochvil); sister, Wendy (Rod Larsen); brother, James (Earla); as well as his nieces and nephews. Memorial service will take place, SATURDAY, JULY 1, 1 p.m., Perdue Complex, Perdue, Sask. 23p1
Richard Turner October 12, 1953 - April 10, 2017 Richard Turner, 63, passed away peacefully April 10, 2017 with his family by his side in Longview, Texas following a short illness. Rick was born to Grant and Helen Turner on October 12, 1953 and grew up on the farm outside Perdue, Sask. Hockey, his dog Champ, and his horse Queen occupied his time. Being gifted with a mechanical mind from a young age, Rick was a valuable asset to the farm. He worked in Saskatoon, where he met and married his former spouse, Elvie Engstrom. The pair with their daughter, Lyndsey, moved to Southern CA in the mid eighties and then to the San Francisco Bay area. Rick then lived in Texas and Florida with his former partner, Tina More, Mississippi and then finally returned to Texas where he spent the last ten years of his life. He was a leader in the crumb rubber and wood chip recycling industry where he made a name for himself and obtained many lifelong friends and colleagues. Previously, he worked at Intercontinental Packers, Pacific Plastics for pvc pipe, IBI for industrial blow molding and was a movie producer for Worldwide Target Demographic Television. His interests included reading, cooking, muscle cars and traveling. Rick visited many countries but his favorites were Botswana, Morocco and Costa Rica. His favorite time of year was Christmas in Stoughton, spending time with his beloved family. He always added life to any gathering with his quick wit and keen sense of humor. Rick was predeceased by his mother,
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called 9-1-1. The male left the rural home in an older blue sedan, as witnessed by the relatives that met the male leaving the yard. The vehicle was observed heading north at a high rate of speed. The woman determined that money and alcohol had been stolen by the male while he was in the home. The woman was able to provide the RCMP with a picture of the suspect, and a description of the vehicle that he had left. RCMP members circulated the picture amongst local
detachments and members were able to determine a possible suspect from the Neilburg area. At approximately 1 p.m. there was a report of a blue sedan driving erratically at high speeds on Highway 16 near Waseca, with a ladder hanging out of the trunk. Minutes later there was a second report of a similar vehicle with a ladder hanging out of the trunk of the vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed east bound on Highway 16. Maidstone RCMP located
the vehicle on the side of the road approximately 10 km east of Maidstone. The lone male occupant of the vehicle matched the description of the male from the break in reported in Unity and some of the property believed stolen from the Unity area home was located in the vehicle. The male was identified as 62 year old John Nathanial Porter of Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan, and formerly of the Neilburg area. Porter was also charged with impaired driving, exceeding .08, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime, and possession of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Porter
was held for court in Lloydminster on Monday, June 5 and has been released on an undertaking to appear in Provincial Court in Maidstone on July 11. Following the initial incident, the photograph of the suspect was posted by the Unity area woman on some social media sites, along with a brief description of the incident. The story spread widely, continuing on even after Porter has been arrested by the Maidstone RCMP.
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SEED CLEANING McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat
Phone: 306-948-5678
WYLIE SEED & PROCESSING INC. Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table
Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price! For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning Call: Bill: Dale:
Custom Grain and Fertilizer Hauling Darren Diehl
306-262-5980 Biggar
Fax:
Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic
Cell: 306-948-7995
HAULING
Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958
Open Monday-Friday
Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar
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306- 948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394
Plant located 8 miles south of Biggar on Hwy #4, Âź mile west on Triumph Rd.
Open: Mon.-Fri.
Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire Judy Kahovec‌ 306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935
Your authorized
Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer;
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Hwy 14 East, Biggar
306-948-2109
FTB Parts
703 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar (just off Truck Route)
for ads, classisifeds and news MONDAY - 5 P.M.
• Laser Engraving • Promotional products (mugs, mousepad, etc)
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Rebel Landscaping 306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky
and Your authorized
BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE
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• Topsoil • Lawn Care • Leveling • Sod • Patio Blocks
• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting
• Snow Removal • Fences ‌and much more
948-3955
Biggar Sand & Gravel • trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating OfÀce ‌
306-948-5455 OPTOMETRISTS
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. • 8 a.m. - Noon.
Dr. Kirk Ewen Dr. Michelle Skoretz Doctors of Optometry PHOTOGRAPHY
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306-222-6081 Landscaping, Snow Removal, Topsoil, Clay, Gravel, Sand Bobcats, Excavator, Gravel Truck Serving Perdue and area for the past 10 years
Biggar, Sask. Brody Ellis, Sever Ellis, Stetler Heather
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Call today for a FREE estimate!
GOLDBURG GRAVEL LTD. • Pit Run • Base Gravel • Road Gravel • Crushed Rock • Top Soil
Certified Scale and Ticketed Loads Serving Rosetown & Biggar areas Phone‌ Leam Craig
306-948-2801/306-948-7279
LEADING EDGE WELDING LTD. Aboriginal owned • Mobile Welding & Fabrication • 24/7 Emergncy Service
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Portraits, Family, Biggar Professional Building, Weddings & Sports 223 Main St., Biggar
Photography For appointments‌ Biggar, Sask.
• We cater to ALL • Repairs? Got a project in mind? industries‌ farming/ Give us a call for a FREE quote. commercial/oil field/ • NOW offering Skidsteer, industrial Transport, Hot Shot Service! CALL Chance Parenteau @ 306-948-9465 or Sarah Nagy @ 306-290-9766
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306.948.1700 OPEN‌ Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Heavy Duty parts Automotive parts KRF Auto Centre 100% handwash “Where we do it all for you!!â€? • Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals Owned & operated by Kevin Fick
227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar
DEADLINE
• Wood, metal, plastic signs • Vehicle & window graphics • Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs
306-948-5600
306-948-3996
Dave Molberg
Shoreline Realty
Qualilty!
Box 736, Biggar
SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer
Farm & Acreage Salesperson (306) 948-4478 dave.molberg@hammondrealty.ca HammondRealty.ca
CLEANING Phone‌
701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar
119 Main Street, Biggar
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THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017
What’s it Winner! by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery Mary Lee Sapsford knew what our last What’s It? was, and her name got drawn as a winner of the
Bag of Biggar goodies! She knew that the one of them was a contraption to keep a horse’s mouth open to administer medicines et cetera and the other was a tea strainer!
Randy Weekes, MLA Biggar - Sask Valley Constituency Office 106- 3rd Ave. West, Box 1413 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0
Jay has put out another brain teaser for everyone for a while. Come on in and see if you can figure it out. He forgot to give me the answers, so I’m not any help at all!
Toll Free: 1-877-948-4880 Phone: 1-306-948-4880 Fax: 1-306-948-4882
Acres of Expertise.
Mary Lee Sapsford knows her stuff, and went home with a bag of Biggar goodies for correctly identifying our What’s it? The new one is up and it’s tricky, do you have a chance to win a bag of Biggar goodies? (Photo by Christy McCafferty)
Summer safety checklist for cottage season by News Canada Whether you plan a summer escape to a cottage, cabin or trailer, fire safety officials are urging all Canadians to start the season with a thorough check of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Help ensure an incidentfree vacation by following this checklist: • On opening day, check the age of your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Immediately replace any smoke alarm over 10 years old
and any CO alarm over 7 to 10 years old, depending on the brand. This applies whether an alarm is plug-in, hardwired or battery-powered. • Make sure there is at least one working smoke alarm on every level and outside sleeping areas. • Check all alarm batteries. The cold can deplete them over the winter, so make sure every alarm has fresh power. • Install at least one carbon monoxide alarm outside all sleeping areas if
you have a woodstove or gas, oil or propane fireplace, furnace or appliance. Same goes if you have an attached garage or carport. • If you need to replace outdated alarms, look for new “worry-freeâ€? models that feature 10-year sealed lithium batteries, like those by Kidde, the country’s leading manufacturer of smoke and CO alarms. These batteries never need to be replaced for the entire life of the alarm.
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RM 347 Biggar - 3.43 acres Aordable acreage close to the town of Biggar. Open concept main oor. Living room that features a wood burning ďŹ replace, dining room with a large bay window overlooking the front yard, and spacious kitchen with oak cupboards. The main bathroom includes a jetted tub and plenty of closet space for storage. The partially ďŹ nished basement includes a rec room with wood burning stove, laundry area, and 2 potential bedrooms. 24 x 26 detached garage wired for 220 with lean-to, beautifully treed yard site with garden area, large wood deck, and ďŹ re pit area. The fenced pasture is complete with a small pony barn.
Reduced to sell! $190,000
Saskatchewan’s Ag Real Estate Professionals Dave Molberg
For the most up-to-date listings, please visit our website
Salesperson
306 9484478 Dave.Molberg@HammondRealty.ca
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