Issue 24

Vol. 104 No. 24

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013

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Heartland receives funding to support surgical care The Heartland Health Region is receiving $442,000 from the Saskatchewan

government to improve patients’ access to surgical care.

The funding will

enable the health region to maintain surgical volumes, enhance home care services, and help

patients rehabilitate from surgery they received in tertiary centres.

“This additional funding will support improvements that lead to a better experience and more timely access to home care and quality surgical and rehabilitative services for patients and residents from the Heartland region,” said CEO Greg Cummings.

Fo l l o w i n g t h r o u g h on its promise to support innovation, the government is investing $70.5 million in the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative, up $10 million from 2012-13.

The increase will enable additional surgeries and related home care and therapy services, while continuing to support quality and safety improvements.

The Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative’s three-year target for March 31, 2013 was to ensure that every surgical patient is offered a surgical date within six months. Heartland Health Region achieved the Surgical Initiative’s Ye a r T h r e e t a r g e t o f having no patients wait more than six months Express Yourself . . . Saskatchewan Expressions troupe member and Biggarite, Graham Lehnert belts out a tune, Friday at St. Gabriel School. for surgery. This year Lehnert and the musical troupe brought their unique show to Biggar, and anti-bullying message. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) the province’s goal is that all patients i n S a s k a t c h e wa n a r e offered a date for their Biggar is planning on will become aware of the three years. Last year, played at the corner park artist/artisan, performer s u r g e r y w i t h i n t h r e e or spectator! Help make m o n t h s . A c h i e v i n g celebrating Culture Days richness of culture in their in celebration of Culture on Main Street.

2013 with a great day of community, discover new Days, the Biggar Museum Mark September 28 as Biggar Culture Days 2013 t h i s w i l l r e q u i r e a combination of quality activity. interests that are available and Gallery hosted a ‘High a day of celebration . . . an event to remember! improvements, increased Already, the group is in their communities Tea’, and local musicians either as a participating surgical volumes, better putting out a call to people a n d r e m a i n e n g a g e d wait time management in the community who throughout the year. and improved community would like to share their In Biggar, there may supports. creativity on Saturday, be a performance aspect The Saskatchewan September 28, either as an i f e n o u g h i n t e r e s t e d Surgical Initiative began open studio/garage show- musicians, dancers, actors, i n A p r i l 2010. Since and-tell, or gathered under rappers, jugglers, clowns, then, wait times have one roof to demonstrate or whatever you do for fun, dropped dramatically. what they like to do. If is entertaining!

The number waiting enough participate with If you have a studio or 12 months for surgery open studios, the group an art room, or a project has decreased 77 per hopes to have a prize garage that you would cent, and the number package available for those showcase, or could display waiting over six months who have participated in some work at a table has dropped 64 per cent. visiting. and talk about it, please The number of people Culture Days is held phone Cindy Hoppe at waiting more than three across Canada the last 306-948-2947. If you are months is down 52 per weekend in September. a performer, please call cent.

Cultural activities are Peggy L’Hoir at 306-948Information about the s h o w c a s e d i n l o c a l 5231.

Saskatchewan Surgical communities in a free to Culture Days was begun Initiative and a copy of the public and interactive in Quebec as a celebration Western Rollin’ . . . Biggar Central School elementary athletes hit the Rec Complex, the Year Three Progress environment. It is hoped o f t h a t c u l t u r e , a n d Friday for their track and field day. This wee athlete hit the western roll to near that by participating in has now spread across perfection, including a smile on her face for some extra points. (Independent Photo by Report is available at sasksurgery.ca.

Culture Days, people the country in the last Kevin Brautigam)

Culture Days weekend is coming! What tickles your fancy?

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A rite of passage for local air cadets of No. 300 Fisher Squadron as they held their Annual Ceremonial Review at the Jubilee Stadium, May 30.

WO1 Garrett McCrea (top left) readies cadets for Reviewing OfÀcer, Lt. Col. Malcolm Young.

Lt. Col. Young (both above) reviewed cadets, sharing a laugh with some, words of advice and encouragment with all.

Lt. Col. Young salutes (far left) the cadets as they march by.

Rank and File, the cadets await the order to march (left).

FSgt. Meghan George and WO1 Garrett McCrea (right) listen to Lt. Col. Young’s thoughts upon Ànishing his review of the cadets.

Salute for the Áag (far right), cadets pay their respects to the country we all call home, and those who fought for the privileges we all enjoy today.

Lt. Col. Young (below) addresses all who attended the ACR, presenting 2Lt David Dram with his Commissioning Scroll.

Marching back to their rank and Àle (bottom) after receiving awards for the year, and coveted promotions.

WO1 Garrett McCrea (below right) salutes Lt. Col. Young.

Independent Photos

by Kevin Brautigam

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Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held May 21, 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.

Dayna McComb of the Westwinds Motor Hotel attended the meeting to discuss with Council the condition of the Town owned land by the Westwinds Motor Hotel, Subway and Esso.

Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $27,680.38, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $33,864.30, be approved.

Council resolved that the following financial reports for the month of April 2013, be accepted.

Council resolved that the quote from LajCon for sidewalk repairs in the amount of $14,868, be approved.

Council resolved that Crime Stoppers be granted $100 of financial support for 2013.

Council resolved that the request from the Biggar New Horizons Project to have their 2013 municipal taxes cancelled in the amount of $2,697.30, be approved.

Council resolved that the Town hire Golder Associates to complete the required Heritage Resource Impact Assessment (HRIA) for the quoted amount of $2,700 plus GST. Council resolved that the quote from Dave Staver to seal the concrete at the Downtown Park, at a cost of $600, be approved.

Council resolved that the Town publish an ad in the 2013 Community Directory through The Independent Printers at a cost of $425.

Council resolved that the Town hire the Biggar Air Cadets to clean the pasture land without livestock around the landfill on May 25, 2013

for a total cost of $1,500.

Correspondence from the Biggar Travel Club 2013 regarding the proposed watering of the planters and hanging baskets on Main Street, was received. Council tabled this item until further information can be obtained.

Council resolved that as the Town of Biggar no longer requires Lots 3, 4 and 5 Block 94 Plan G187, Council therefore authorizes town officials to execute an Option to Purchase this said land to Marty Isinger, Biggar Veterinary Clinic for the sum of $22,500 plus GST. The request, dated May 17, 2013 from Isinger to tie/consolidate Lots 3-5 Block 94 Plan G187 with Lots 1 and 2 Block 94 Plan G187, was approved by Council.

Council resolved that the application for sign installation in the urban sign corridor by

Executive selected for new constituency . . . New provincial constituency boundaries have required a change to the local Sask Party executive. With the new boundaries, a new name: Biggar Sask. Valley, and at a June 7 meeting, the Sask Party selected its new executive. Left to right: Deborah Dear (Treasurer),

Frederick Bodnarus of Bodnarus Auctioneering, be approved as their application meets the

requirements of the Town’s Urban Sign Corridor Policy and conditional to the sign

Nicole McLaren (Fund Raising Chair), David Buckingham (Vice President), MLA Randy Weekes, Dakota Ekman (Youth President), Shannon Lanigan (Secretary), Ray Sadler (President and Provincial Director). Missing: Ed Young (Membership Chair).

(Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

being located in the sign corridor at an annual fee of $25 per sign for the calendar year as

the sign will be used for advertising purposes.

• Meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.

Leipzig pleased with response to Festival On Saturday, May 25, the grounds of the Leipzig Serenity Retreat were filled with happy festival goers enjoying a day of music, food and sunshine at the second Annual Leipzig Music Festival.

Citizens and visitors

to west central Saskatchewan had the opportunity to peruse the outdoor market, as well as the indoor art exhibition and sale put on by Grace Gerein and Donna Delainey, or enjoy a spa service by the talented ladies of the

Sunrise Wellness Spa from Unity.

The smell of kettle corn and barbecue wafted across the manicured lawn as over 350 people experienced memorable performances by Tom Jackson, Brad Johner and Sons, the Rusty

Augers, The Group, Justin Vany, Cash Back, Joel Fafard, and Tilly and the Billy Goats.

Opening for the day was Jamie Bell, a talented young man and previous client of the retreat who gave a heart-warming speech about Leipzig Serenity Retreat’s effect on his life.

The festival drew crowds from Biggar, Saskatoon, The Battlefords, Provost, Kindersley, and surrounding areas, as well as from far away as Edmonton.

The day was rounded

out by a lively auction hosted by Jack Hills, raising an additional $3,000. All money raised from the festival will go towards treatment for someone who is in need of addictions treatment but faces financial obstacles.

All in all, it was a great day and wonderful show of support from the surrounding communities. Keep an eye out next spring for information about the third Annual Leipzig Music Festival.

See you all next year!

GAS PRICES AT THE PUMP… Wednesday, June 12, 11:00 a.m. (stations randomly selected)

New lodge receives financial boost . . . Jim Hoult, treasurer of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, presents Jo Angelopoulos of the Biggar and District

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Health Services Foundation (BDHSF), formerly the Friends of the Lodge, a cheque for $1,501. The donation represented 100 per cent of profits made from St. Paul’s recent Fair Days barbecue at the Biggar Shop Easy. The profit included over $400 in donations plus the generous donation of buns and burgers from Naomi and Greg at Shop Easy.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Lots of opportunity in tourism I was reading an article that was talking about tourism in Saskatchewan when I was reminded of a remark by a fellow passenger on a recent trip. As is usual when strangers meet the question asked is “where are you from?” After some discussion about our various home places, one woman asked me “What is there to see in Saskatchewan?”

For a moment I was stumped. Then I told her about our great lake country, our two major cities and all their events and museums and festivals.

Here is a quote from Pat Fiacco, CEO of Tourism Saskatchewan, “We all need to be saying the same message. Not only the CEOs and politicians, but every one of us: it’s all about the experience, a magical and memorable experience.”

Those of us that live in the province are very proud citizens and believe this is the best place to live in the country and the world. The thing is we have got to tell people that if we want to cash in on the tourism dollars.

As Fiacco says “it’s all about the experience.”

I am reminded of an incident that happened quite a few years ago. One of our large businesses had some customers visit from Japan. I was invited to cover an afternoon event. In talking with one of the delegation members I asked what they thought about Saskatchewan. Their immediate response was, “the wide open space. You can see forever.”

Yes, we can. But, while others may find that an experience we take it for granted. We need to look at our province through their eyes and then go out and sell it. There is no doubt tourism is a thriving industry -- consider that 58,000 people rely on it for their livelihood. In 2011 tourism dollars equaled more than $2 billion in spending. Not bad.

And, when you think about it we can grow that amount. The sky (living sky) is the limit.

P.H.

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Technology in schools provides only moderate benefits to students Anyone who thinks students will be left behind if schools do not incorporate the latest technological gadgets needs to take a Valium

by Michael Zwaagstra, Research Fellow, Frontier Centre for Public Policy Distributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia.com

According to many education gurus, incorporating technology in the classroom is the key to a solid 21st century education. As a result, school superintendents race to be the first to purchase the latest gadgets, while principals boast about the extent to which technology has been embedded in their schools.

Recently, CBC Manitoba reported that a Winnipeg school division plans to make iPads mandatory for all grade 6 to 8 students.

During a public information session, parents were informed that tablets would soon become as essential in the classroom as basketballs are in a basketball game. These iPads are expected to replace textbooks, maps, and other printed classroom materials.

However, before rushing to equip schools with the latest technological gad-

gets, it is prudent to ask whether this will improve student learning. Considering the significant cost of purchasing, maintaining, and upgrading technological devices such as iPads, we need to ensure that it is not simply another expensive fad.

Peter Reiman and Anindito Aditomo of the University of Sydney recently conducted an analysis of the research literature about the impact of technology on student achievement. Their findings were published in the International Guide to Student Achievement (2013). They conclude that most studies show only a moderate academic benefit from technology and that “the effect of computer technology seems to be particularly small in studies that use either large samples or randomized control groups.”

In other words, rigorous research studies reveal that the wholesale introduction of computer

technology in classrooms has, at best, only a limited impact on student achievement. One needs to ask whether this modest benefit justifies making technology the focus of school reform.

Larry Cuban, a professor of education at Stanford University, certainly doesn’t think so. In an article published in the April 17, 2013 edition of Education Week, Cuban notes that technology purveyors have promised for decades that schools need the latest gadget to engage their students. To make his point, Cuban quotes from an early typewriter ad that promises to “raise her marks,” a filmstrip ad that says it can help “pupils comprehend faster,” and an Apple ad that tells teachers that an Apple IIe “makes it easy to become attached to your students.” While the technology may change, the overblown promises remain the same.

If schools truly wish to improve academic achieve-

ment, they should focus on the three essentials of learning – a content-rich curriculum, sound lessons, and purposeful reading and writing in every discipline. In his 2011 book Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning, Mike Schmoker demonstrates that schools focusing on these three things substantially outperform schools that do not. According to Schmoker, technology is unnecessary when it comes to improving student achievement and too much emphasis on technology can get in the way of these learning essentials.

For example, Schmoker notes that reading properly written textbooks is the type of reading students need to do more often. “Textbooks, along with other carefully selected nonfiction documents, afford students the kind of content-rich, semantically rich prose that . . . students need to acquire

and critically process essential knowledge,” writes Schmoker. While students may read some non-fiction on their iPads, it is unlikely they will read the same amount of dense, complex prose they would normally encounter in a course textbook.

Some technology advocates suggest that iPads are better than regular textbooks because they can provide more up-to-date information to students.

However, this argument overlooks the fact that most sound textbook content is not outdated. The history of Canadian Confederation remains the same now as it was 10 years ago, as do most of the basic scientific concepts students need to understand. When updates are needed, there is nothing stopping teachers from providing supplemental information to their students.

Anyone who thinks students will be left behind if schools do not incorporate the latest technological

gadgets needs to take a deep breath. The reality is that students have no difficulty learning how to use technology whether or not schools show them how to do it. In fact, using the latest technology is something that comes naturally to most young students.

What does not come naturally is the kind of intense, systematic reading and writing that only happens if it is explicitly taught.

Before school administrators rush to adopt the latest technological gadget, they need to ask themselves whether it is the wisest course of action.

Technology may be flashy and exciting, but it should not be the driver of education reform.

Michael Zwaagstra is a research fellow with the Frontier Centre (fcpp.org), a Manitoba high school teacher, and co-author of the book, What’s Wrong With Our Schools and How We Can Fix Them (michaelzwaagstra.com)

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Construction continues to pick up Astoria, Oregon. It’s not a city that is widely known but when it was listed as a port of call on our cruise I thought I would google the place.

“Astoria is the seat of Clatsop County.

Situated near the mouth of the Columbia River, the city was named after the American investor John Jacob Astor. His American Fur Company founded Fort Astoria at the site in 1811. Located on the south shore of the Columbia, the city is served by the Port of Astoria with a deep water port.

“The Lewis and Clark Expedition spent the winter of 1805-1806 at Fort Clatsop, a small log structure south and west of modern day Astoria. The expedition had hoped a ship would come by to take the back east, but instead endured a torturous winter of rain and cold, then returned east the way they came.

Today the fort has been recreated and is now a national monument.”

Okay so that’s the Wikipedia version of this “little” city of 10,000 people.

For those of you who have been on cruises before you will know that the cruise line

offers many choices of port adventures (some we sign up for, some not). When it came to Astoria there were trips to Fort Clatsop (naturally since Lewis and Clark spent time there), trips to nearby towns of Cannon Beach and Seaside.

There were also excursions to many movie sets. Apparently Astoria is a popular spot for film producers as a number of movies have been shot on location here: The Goonies, Kindergarten Cop, Free Willy, Free Willy Two, Short Circuit and Benji.

But, the adventure we chose might seem a little out of place for this seafaring community. It was a trip to a five star restaurant for a cooking demonstration coupled with a wine tasting.

That old saying: “don’t judge a book by its cover” certainly rings true in this instance. We were very pleasantly surprised and pleased with the tour.

Chef Christopher Holen owns Baked Alaska, a five star restaurant which would be right at home in any city around the world.

Instead the chefs at this Oregonian restaurant serve up fresh seafood,

locally raised beef and produce.

Mike Wallis, proprietor of The Cellar on the 10th is another delight.

This fellow is extremely knowledgeable about the wine industry in Oregon (who knew?). Cellar on the 10th is described as “located in the Astoria Underground at the corner of 10th and Marine Drive in downtown Astoria”. And, that’s exactly where this gourmet wine store (wines, food and accessories) was located -- underground. So appropriate for a “cellar” wine tasting.

It was a story shared

by Holen that made me perk up my ears. Like so many communities, Astoria had stumbled and fallen on hard times. But rather than become a mere statistic the people in this entrepreneurial city are “revitalizing” themselves. The community which once boasted a thriving fishing community now relies on tourism, logging and sport fishing.

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. Winston Churchill

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Motorists are reminded to watch for workers and equipment when they head out on the highway as construction continues to pick up steam in Saskatchewan.

“We’re seeing work starting to ramp up, with 10 new projects underway this week,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris said. “Drivers need to be mindful of work zones as we enter the busy summer season. Slowing to 60 km/h is the law and helps us ensure that the important work of maintaining our transportation system is carried out safely.”

Among the projects expected to begin this week are work on Highway 14 west of Saskatoon, Highway 305 east of Martensville and Highway 310 near Ituna.

Drivers must slow to 60 km/h in work zones or face fines starting at $300.

The weekly construction update provides Saskatchewan residents with the latest details on projects underway to help to plan safe and efficient travel throughout the summer and fall.

Additional travel information about emergency road closures, the status of ferries and

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barges and other road activities can also be found on the Highway Hotline at highways.gov. sk.ca/road-conditions.

It’s also available by calling 306-787-7623 in Regina, 306-933-8333 in Saskatoon, the SaskTel cellular network at *ROAD, toll-free across

Canada at 1-888335-7623 and via the Highway Hotline mobile Web site at hotline.gov. sk.ca/sk/map/mobile/.

The government has invested a record $3.7 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2007.

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by Bob Mason

“It looks like rain!”

The above title was filched from a coffee advertisement that we read years ago!

Husband (peering out the window as he sips a steaming cup of brew!): “It looks like rain!”

Wife (also sipping a steaming cup of brew!): “Yes it does look like rain - but it also tastes a bit like coffee!”

Don’t even smile at the above bit of banter, unless you want to date yourself! Those lines were taken from a magazine back about 1937 or so when people used to laugh at the odd ad!

Mebbe,in our innocence, we never even saw the bigger joke of the “Great Depression”, but little humorous comments like these sure caught our attention and the advertising people sure knew it. There wasn’t a whole lot of stuff to laugh at back then and because things are a lot better now, mebbe a guy should

use a more modern title like “Sign Revisited”.

Darn it all though, because of that errant “muse” always extending its holiday, YT has been advised to send in some of the same stuff, different. (Hoping the “Reader”, will think that some of these thoughts are brand new)! And if I’m going to rewrite some old stuff, we have to use a different title, eh? Anyway, here goes!

I was going to write “Virg” here, but like mentioned above for “different” sake let’s call him “Gus”, eh?

Gus and YT were coming south of “Blue Heron” (see the book “What’s in a name” by Pete Russell!) from a hunting trip up north, when all of a sudden he spoke up.

“There must be a town up ahead,” he said.

“How come you figger that Gus?” replies innocent old YT. “Have you got a map of this

country somewhere?

There must be a thousand towns between here and Mexico!”

Gus never even glanced my way.

“You’ve got to be able to read signs.” he sez usually, and knowing that he was a great hunter.

I knew right away that he had noticed something I hadn’t!

“Back there a few miles,” Gus explained, “There was an empty bee box lying right beside the road, and that means that the people that drank that beer had come quite a few miles from town, were pretty well loaded and could hardly shove that box out of the window” He paused for a few seconds before talking again.

“Whereas,” he said,” we just passed another empty beer box that was thirty-some feet from the road, meaning that those beer drinkers were still in pretty good pitching shape! Oh, we’re getting pretty close to a town alright!”

Gus drove by a grove of trees and there was Canwood Virg (I mean) Gus looks at me a little smugly, and drove on . . .

Some guys are good at seeing things like that, and some of us sure aren’t! Heck, YT

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has trouble reading the Greens on the local golf course!

Apparently Sherlock Holmes was one of those gifted guys and a good example of his, ahem!, “Deductive Qualities”.

He showed up one night when Doctor Watson and he were on a sleepout. As they laid there in their sleeping bags Holmes spoke.

“Dr. Watson,” he said, “What impression do you get when you look up?”

“I see a million stars,” says Watson, “and some of them are galaxies like our own Milky Way. It makes me feel very small and insignificant!

What impression do you get Holmes?”

“I get the impression,” says the ever-observant Holmes, “that someone has stolen our tent!”

I went hunting with Milt one time. Milt was a part-native boy who had spent much of his life in the bush.

We were following a few deer tracks in the freshly fallen snow when suddenly he spoke.

“They’re bedded down in that thick bush off to our left,” he said.

However, we never followed the tracks. We went straight ahead made a huge circle to the far side of “That thick bush” and came upwind to where the four of them were lying.

“How did you know they were there?” I asked as he hauled out his old knife, “and why did you shoot only one?”

“Deer always turn down-wind a little ways before they lie down, so that they can get the scent of anything on their trail,” he explained.

“As for taking only one, I am a fan of old John Daniels*, and I only had one round in my rifle we don’t need anymore ‘til next year anyway!”

Although neither Gus nor Old John Daniels were with us, being gifted that way was a great help in the Army! More than once because of a little extra observation and “know how”, men survived the traps our wiley “enemy” was constantly setting for us.

There were hundreds of them, leading to these comments from the Regimented History: Interview with Private Gordie Franks No. B46145, “On our first night in orders came “Browning and Franks, Outpost duty! They knew we were green troops and they would bring in special men to tease you, walk around in plain sight to try and draw your fire. Then they’d spot your position and drop a few mortars on you and “boom” - that was the end of you! The two men who relieved us

later on, opened up and got killed right away!

Usually some suspicious type would print out a booky-trap but even they were blown up sometimes! Sometimes YT thinks that there’s not much use in telling about this kind of stuff, because the crafty minds of the world are going to find an angle to fool you anyway!

Let’s just “go with flow, eh?”

Mebbe that big beaker of Cognac was going to drown the evils of the day, I dunno, mebbe that big stone in the middle of the road, did have a bag of gold under it! Again, I don’t know! Sometimes “free” money has terrible results anyway!

As far as that deductive thing goes, YT often wonders what Tiger Woods sees when he crouches on a booby trap at peers at its slope.

When Yours Truly putts, the ball always seems to go the other way!

Reading “Sign” and Golf Course greens, may help a fellow win and whatever our being here is all about. But the other 99 per cent of us “losers’ must have our day on the Battlefields and Golf Courses of life, too, eh? *Old John Daniels was a native man who took one ballet to go hunting.

Leney Cemetery news The 76th Annual meeting for the Leney Cemetery was held in the complex on June 5 with eight people attending.

The Secretary/ Treasurer read the last annual minutes and reported that the books were audited. She also reported that several requested donations have been received along with some very nice notes thanking the volunteers for their work.

$500 Thousand

A caretaker has been hired for this year as the volunteers are getting to be very few in number.

The memorial service is set for August 11. It has been noted that one of the weed-wackers and the harness has gone missing. A new map has been installed in the tool shed and a sign by the main gate stating where it is, has been put up. The trees will be trimmed and the low spots filled in

soon. Blue barrels have been donated and will be set out for garbage.

The President is John Dennis, the VicePresident, Monte Vogelsang, the Secretary/ Treasurer, Kelly Dwyer at Box 188, Perdue, and the other board members are: Debbie Clayton, Earl Cohen, Bryan Donahue, Don McMahon, Joy Weir and Donna McLellan.

The Registrar is Garry Dennis (237-4319).

Monday at

5:00 p.m. is the deadline for ads and classiÀeds

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Diamond Lodge News

May for the month of May in Museum Toonie draw . . . Ruth May, right, is all smiles as she receives her winnings from the Biggar Museum and Galleries’ Mary Lee Sapsford. Ruth was the May winner of the museum’s monthly toonie draw, walking away with $70 dollars. Seems like destiny when your name is May . . . (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

What a nice hot windy week here in Biggar over the past week. This weekend we had rain so that will help with our crops and gardens.

This week at Diamond Lodge we have been very busy with many different activities. The Student Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) are here this week doing their practicums. They are helping out wherever they can with the residents. Nice to have extra help here.

On Monday morning we had exercises and in the afternoon was swingbowling.

Tuesday was Current

Events which happens every Tuesday morning.

Wheel of Fortune was played in the afternoon.

We d n e s d ay wa s a v e r y m u s i c a l d a y.

Louise Souillet played the piano. Her music was breathtaking. Later that evening was our monthly birthday party night. Six birthdays and one anniversary was celebrated. Country II played and the Biggar Kayettes provided a d e l i c i o u s l u n ch o f fruitbread, cheese and pickles.

Thursday was exercises and bingo.

Friday was Barbecue Club. Then in the

afternoon was Garden and Walking Clubs. Wow, three different clubs going on in one day. We must be very special.

Saturday morning was Home Sweet Home Bingo and a movie was played in the afternoon.

Sunday was spa morning and the Biggar United Church did church this week.

Just a reminder for everyone our Tea and Bake Sale will be on June 13 at 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Make sure you stop by and help out our Activity Department.

H av e a g o o d w e e k everyone!

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Cholesterol – Eating Healthier

by Carmen McGregor, B . S . P. , Biggar Pharmasave The Cholesterol in your body comes from two sources.

About 80 per cent comes from your liver while the remaining 20 per cent comes from the food you eat, which is why eating a healthy diet is a great way to reduce your cholesterol.

Fo o d f r o m a n i m a l s contains cholesterol, and any type of food can have saturated or trans fats, which can cause your body to make more cholesterol. But healthy foods that are low in fat can help lower your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.

Here are some cholesterol-lowering diet tips for healthier eating: • Av o i d s a t u r a t e d fats, which are found in foods prepared with hydrogenated vegetable oil, fatty meats, lard, whole milk products, fast food, and butter.

• Avoid trans fats, which are found in foods made with shortening or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, fast food, fried foods, doughnuts, and pre-packaged cookies.

• Choose unsaturated fats, which are found in canola oil, corn oil, olive oil, flaxseed oil, sunflower oil, nuts and seeds.

• Choose omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish, soybean oil, omegaeggs, and walnuts • Increase your fruit and vegetable intake.

Try eating an apple or a handful of grapes as a snack instead of cookies.

• Increase your whole grains intake. Choose a cereal high in fibre over one that’s high in sugar.

• Eat at least two servings of fish a week.

Choose lean meats and ones with little or no added fat.

Healthy eating can take you a long way

in managing your cholesterol. But you will need to continue to take your cholesterol medication to reach your cholesterol targets.

Always take your medication on time, and do not stop unless your doctor advises you to do so.

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Urban disconnect with agriculture

by Calvin Daniels While the hog industry remains buffeted by high grain prices and, at least in Saskatchewan, a tight labour market, the longer term concern has to remain public perception of the industry.

The disconnect of

consumer from farm reality continues to grow.

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But that is a discussion for another column.

This is about what urbanization may mean to the hog sector.

Actually the pressures the hog industry is likely to see grow into the future is the same one chicken producers and even dairy farmers will face.

There is concern in the public about high density, closed in housing, for livestock.

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New research chair to focus on forage Monday, federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced funding of $1.25 million over five years for the creation of a forage research chair at the University of Saskatchewan.

The forage research chair will focus on forage breeding with an emphasis on developing new forage varieties with improved yields. A

dedicated forage research chair will result in new options for Saskatchewan producers to help improve profitability, competitiveness and sustainability in the long-term.

“The creation of the forage chair is a direct response to industry needs,” said Ritz.

“Strengthening forage research capacity in Saskatchewan supports innovation for long-term profitability

and sustainability for producers.”

“We have heard from industry that better forage varieties are needed to assist with the long-term growth of the livestock industry in Saskatchewan,” Stewart said. “The new forage research chair announced today is a good first step toward the expansion of Saskatchewan’s livestock and forage industries.”

Peoples’ Choice Award.

At present the gallery is featuring the 65th Anniversary Arts Council’s Traveling Exhibition. The theme of the display is “Creative Play” and will be in the gallery until June 23.

Come in and see how s e v e r a l a r t i s t s h av e explored their “inner child”.

As soon as this exhibit comes down, the gallery will prepare for the museum’s annual book and media sale.

With this in mind, the museum is seeking used books of good quality, as well as DVD’s, CDs and videos. Donations

may be dropped off at the museum Tuesday through Saturday.

On May 25, the museum’s board of directors prepared and served a volunteer appreciation brunch to a number of the museum’s volunteers. By all accounts, this was an enjoyable event.

The fund raising committee also planned and carried out a pancake breakfast the morning of June 1 during Town and Country Fair Days.

We are thankful to the volunteers who worked and the public who supported the museum with their attendance.

Muse news

by Joanne Kral

With spring comes summer and summer hours are now in place at the Biggar Museum and Gallery.

In the coming months, we will open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. To help with these enhanced hours the board has hired student, Zach Gosselin.

The Museum’s Credit Union has been busy in recent months and promises more action in the immediate future.

The 2013 adjudicated art show has now concluded and local artists have removed their work.

A d j u d i c a t o r, M i r i a m Korner, recommended that Laura Latimer’s paintings and Alicia Leclercq’s photography be submitted at the provincial level. If selected, these artists may have their work displayed in traveling OSAC shows.

Hilda Dielson’s series of paintings featuring children in old world settings, won favour with the public who selected painting No. 3 for the

The creation of a forage research chair addresses a recommendation from the Beef, Feed and Forage Review conducted in 2012.

In addition, feedback from industry groups during the Growing Forward 2 consultations, including the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, Saskatchewan Forage Council and Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association, highlighted the need for increased investment in forage research.

“The announcement of the forage research chair is good news for Saskatchewan’s cattle sector,” Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association President Harold Martens said. “New forage varieties will increase productivity on

forage land, ultimately leading to improved profitability for cattle producers.”

“I am pleased to see governments addressing the growing need for public investment in forage crop breeding research,” Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Chair Mark Elford said. “Forages are an integral part of the cattle industry and it is important that producers have access to new technology and forage management processes.”

“The Forage Council looks forward to working with the new strategic research program to strengthen the forage industry,” Saskatchewan Forage Council President Aaron Ivey said. “Increased investment in forage re-

search will aid in improving plant performance through the development of new varieties, increasing profitability and reducing risk for producers, and conserving the land through environmentally sustainable grazing management.”

The forage chair is part of a new Strategic Research Program at the University of Saskatchewan. Since 2007, the Government of Saskatchewan has invested $17.69 million to support a total of 15 research chairs.

Funding for the forage chair position is provided under the federal-provincial Growing Forward 2 framework.

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Strong showing at Provincial Track meet The Provincial High School Track and Field Championship was held at Gutheridge Field in Moose Jaw last Friday and Saturday.

Six BCS2000 athletes took part in 21 events as part of the West Central team. The competition brings the best athletes together from across the province including many who train year round.

Because of the level of competition many of our athletes attained new

personal bests.

They all represented BSC2000 and West Central well. Great Job! BCS2000 athlete results were as follows.

Jaeda Hoppe: LJ- 20th (4.02m); 80mH – 18th (14.32); 400m – 21st (1.10.32); 800m – 20th (2.249.40); 4x100m -10th.

Junior Boys, Liam Mair: 800m- 22nd (2.28.20); 1500m- 19th (4:59.47); 3000 - 11th (10:37.94).

Junior Girls, Megan

Bryan – Shot Put 10th (8.95m).

Senior Boys, Nicholas Garchinski: 100m – 20th (12.02); 200m – 23rd (24.30); 400m – 7th (53.98); 4x100 Relay – 6th; 4x400 Relay – 13th.

Senior Girls, Edyn Keith: 800m – 24th (2.53.60); 1500m – 18th (5.49.24);3000M – 14th (12.56.18).

Jenna Boisvert: 400m -23rd (1.10.32); 4x400m Relay – 10th.

A spray of sand flies up from Jaeda Hoppe’s Long Jump attempt.

Megan Bryan about to release the shot in the Jr. Girls competition.

Jenna Boivert pauses prior to the Open 4 x 400m Relay start.

Nicholas Garchinski rounds the turn in Sr. Boys 200m action.

Edyn Keith in the pack during the start of the Sr. Girls 3000m race.

Photos for The Independent by Rick Garchinski

Liam Mair settles in during the Jr. Boys 3000m race.

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planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting

by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent late afternoon, but not too late. Give the leaves a chance to dry before sunset so that fungal diseases don’t have a chance to develop.

Water only when the soil needs the water.

I don’t know about you, but I am guilty of watering the sidewalk.

This is such a waste of water, as well as very unsociable for neighbours Russian olive who are walking by!

But, sometimes, watering with a sprinkler does just that, waters where it doesn’t need Blanket flower any water!

Is there a solution?

Using soaker hoses along the edges of the lawn would help, then the sprinkler could be left to water the centre.

Soaker hoses give a constant, slow release, Purpleleaf sandcherry Tickseed also perfect for densely planted areas.

Water seems to be an endless resource. We are so blessed here for this.

And yet, not every place in the world can boast an endless supply of water.

Seems a shame that Rudbeckia, usually those that have, waste. called brown-eyed susan Daylilies In order to show some conscious conservation, watering our gardens and lawns effectively and infrequently is a solution.

One very easy conservation practice is to water early in the morning. This gives the plants a chance to drink up during the heat of the day, also no water will be lost to evaporation.

Have you ever noticed how plants wilt in the midday sun? All the Chokecherry moisture that they have stored in their foliage is Pictured above are just a few perennials, small trees NG that are drought resistant. Very little being evaporated out! IfEN DIshrubs P and ALE you can’t S water in the care, plus years of colour and beauty, now that is my morning, leave it until kind of garden! (Photos from google/images.com)

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Take the seconds to test the soil with your finger.

Stick it in the soil, the top two or three inches can be dry, below that moist. Keep an eye on the weather forecast. If rain is predicted, let Mother Nature do the watering.

She does the best job.

Add compost to conserve moisture.

Compost is organic matter, and organic matter increases the soil’s capacity for holding water. Mulching will keep the garden moist.

Mulch with dried grass clippings, straw, shredded paper, landscape cloth, whatever you have on hand! Mulching not only holds the moisture in the soil, it will reduce weed growth!

When you do water, water deeply! You want soil that is damp down to five or six inches. But don’t overwater. Roots cannot get oxygen when the soil is waterlogged. If the plants leaves begin to brown at the edges and fall off, this is a pretty good indication of overwatering.

Why not remove some of the grass and create a really nice patio? Using patio stones, or flagstones instead of grass will make a level place for furniture for outdoor living. There is nothing better than being able to move outdoors when the weather is finally warm enough!

Collect the rainwater in barrels under the down spouts. Use this water to fill your watering bucket for the hanging baskets and containers! Choose plants that do not need much water. Native plants are a good bet, as they have adapted to our summer drought conditions. Look into the water requirements when buying a new shrub or tree. I planted honeyberries, or Haskup berries two years ago.

They are very drought resistant. I never irrigate them. They have tripled their growth in the two years, and I eagerly await my first real crop of the berries. Saskatoon and chokecherry are two more great drought

resistant attractive bushes, with the added bonus of berries!

Russian olives, caragana, and purpleleaf sand cherry are just a few drought resistant small trees or shrubs perfect for landscaping here. Tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata) is a very reliable drought resistant perennial. This bright yellow flower will bloom from June throughout the summer. Other drought resistant perennials are daylilies, yarrow, blanket flower (Gaillarda), brown eyed susans (Rudbeckia), lambs’ ears (Stachys byzantina).

Using just these perennials will make a beautiful colourful border, that needs very little water!

Having a garden, to me, is having the pleasure of being outside enjoying this very short time.

If I can create a relaxing, productive, beautiful spot, that doesn’t require a ton of fussing and watering, I will have more time to nap in the shade!

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Dielsen wins Arts Council People’s Choice award . . .

The 2013 People’s Choice Award was presented to Biggar artist Hilda Dielsen, centre, by Biggar Arts Council Chair, Denise Holt, right, and Marie Helen Debert, chair of the Biggar Museum and Gallery. The Adjudicated Art show was held in May at the Credit Union Gallery at the Museum. Dielsen’s art was voted most popular out of the local artists participating. Congratulations, Hilda! (Submitted Photo)

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by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (5 June, 2013) Improving the Quality of Life Our government’s commitment to improving the quality of life is about more than lower taxes, improving highways and reducing surgical waiting lists (more on that later in this report).

While those are important, issues such as ensuring the safety of your children outside the home are equally so.

To that end, provincewide anti-bullying consultations, led by Saskatoon MLA Jennifer Campeau in her role as Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Education (Anti-bullying Initiative), are now underway.

Over the next couple of weeks, Jennifer will be meeting stakeholders and the public to gather input on addressing bullying in our schools and communities. For more information, including how to provide input online, go to education.gov. sk.ca/Anti-Bullying/Consultations. The ideas and

experiences you share will be used to develop an anti-bullying strategy for the Government of Saskatchewan.

Reducing surgical wait times has also been a priority for our government.

For far too long, Saskatchewan had some of the longest surgical waiting lists in Canada, but under our government that is changing. I am proud to report that in Year Three of the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative’s (SKSI) 90 per cent of 82,047 surgeries were completed.

There is still more work to be done to meet our April 2014 target of no one waiting more than three months, but as of March 30, 2013 the number of people waiting more than six months for surgery was down 66 per cent from 2007. And the number for people waiting more than 12 months was down 82 per cent.

With a $70.5 million commitment to the SKSI in this year’s “Balanced Growth” budget, health regions will be able to

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complete about 7,000 additional surgeries. For more information, including links to current wait times and surgeon information, go to sasksurgery.ca/.

Enjoying Saskatchewan’s scenic beauty is one of the “quality of life” benefits that comes with calling the Land of Living Skies home. Our government is playing a role there by continuing to invest in one of the cornerstones of the tourism industry: provincial parks.

This year, 287 campsites at Rowan’s Ravine north of Regina and the Battlefords Provincial Park will be electrified. In addition, a boat launch in Meadow Lake Provincial Park will be upgraded.

Since 2008, our government has invested almost $44 million to improve Saskatchewan’s provincial parks with a further supplementary commitment of $10 million over four years.

If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.

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OBITUARIES SATURDAY, JUNE 15: 2:00 p.m., a memorial will be held for the late Jim Buxton at Leney Cemetery. If you like, bring a lawn chair. Lunch will be served following the service at the Legion hall in Perdue.

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OBITUARIES Andrew John Kolenosky In loving memory of Andrew John Kolenosky, born on May 24, 1958 in Wilkie to Andrew and Josefa. Andy passed away suddenly on May 22, 2013 at the age of 54 in his home.

Andy lived his life as a farmer. He had many enjoyments and passions such as ¿shing, camping, travelling and spending time with his family and friends. Andy had the utmost pride and joy in his granddaughter Haley. He will be remembered for his smile and infectious laugh.

Left to cherish Andy’s memory are his wife, Michelle of 32 years; two sons, Jason – Surrey, Ryan (Michelle nee Cey) and granddaughter Haley -- Humboldt; sisters, Geraldine (John) Delainey – Wilkie, Felice Miller (Ray Parker) – Biggar; brothers Dennis (Edith) – Lloydminster, Ron (Mary) – Leipzig, Gary (Karen) – Landis, and Ed (Ellen) – Biggar as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Andy was predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Josefa.

The celebration of Andy’s life was held at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Wilkie, Sask. on May 28, 2013 led by Father Aloysius Anyichie. Readers were Gary Kolenosky and Felice Miller; Offertory were James and Brenda Bauml; organist, Lynn Christiansen. Urn bearers, sons, Jason and Ryan. Honourary bearers “all who shared in Andy’s life” and Mount Carmel Knights of Columbus as honour guard. Internment was held at the Wilkie Cemetery.

Tributes may be made to Congenital Hyperinsulinism International and STARS Air Ambulance Services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Grondin Funeral Services Ltd. Biggar.

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Joyce Vivian Burton November 26, 1925 May 28, 2013 Joyce Burton passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Diamond Lodge, Biggar, Sask. at the age of 87 years.

Joyce was born in Calgary, Alta. in 1925. She graduated from the University of Alberta in 1948. She married Don Burton in 1949. They farmed and raised their family in the Kel¿eld area.

Joyce’s passions were her family, home and community.

She attended and supported activities of her children, grandchildren and extended family, including many years following the Biggar Old Timer hockey team. She was an avid reader and gardener. Joyce was involved in church and community events in Kel¿eld and the surrounding areas.

Memorial Service was held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from the Kel¿eld United Church, Kel¿eld, Sask. with Rev. Jane Gallagher of¿ciating. Eulogists were Joy McFarlane-Burton and Erin McCrea; Reader, Adam Tittemore; organist, Donna Turk. Honourary Bearers were all those who shared in Joyce’s life. Interment took place in the Kel¿eld Cemetery.

Left to cherish Joyce’s memory are her children, Rick (Joy McFarlane-Burton), Nancy (Rich) McCrea, and Barb (Mike) Tittemore; grandchildren, Michelle (Dion) Walker, Kelly (Chris) Tunison, Jodi McCrea, Erin McCrea, Adam Tittemore (Amanda), Katherine Tittemore, Shane McFarlane (Melissa), Jaeda McFarlane; greatgrandchildren, Sarah and Tyler Walker, Josie and Charlotte Tunison; sister, Doreen Perkins; sisters-in-law, Marty Perkins; Peggy Burton and Joyce Burton.

Joyce was predeceased by her loving husband, Don; and brother, Bud Perkins.

Tributes in Joyce’s memory may be directed to United Church M & S Fund, or a charity of choice.

Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family for 50 years”, 306-948-2669. gfsc1

MEMORIAMS COOPER: In loving memory of Lena, November 21, 1926 June 11, 2011 “In our hearts your memory lingers Sweetly tender, fond and true There is not a day dear mother That we do not think of you.”

Loved always, Deb, Ed, Dennis and families 24p1

CARD OF THANKS The family of Andy Kolenosky wish to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to the Wilkie EMS team, Terry and Sheila, Stars Air Ambulance and RCMP for your quick response and compassion.

Thank you to everyone in the community, family and friends for your many prayers, cards, Àowers, gifts of food and kind words of comfort. Our appreciation goes to Bob, Allen and Ted of Grondin Funeral Services for your care and guidance given to our family during our time of loss.

Special thanks to Father Aloysius Anyichie for your visit, prayers and heartfelt mass.

Your compassion will never be forgotten. Thank you to Lynn, St. James choir (Leipzig and Handel as well), Ed, Sarah, Julie, Helen, James, Brenda, especially Halle and Mackenzie and the Wilkie CWL for the beautiful lunch.

Thank you as well to all who helped in the mass.

To our special angels on earth, Dave, Rose, Maynard, Ang, James, Quentin, Brett, Shane and all the Leipzig ladies; words alone cannot express our appreciation.

To our Leipzig/Pascal community, we are forever in your favour. We have always known you are the most amazing neighbours, more akin to family.

Thank you for all the help and guidance during seeding. We are truly blessed to have you all in our lives. The number of people who have shown us love and given us compassion is too many to mention here. You all hold a special place in our hearts.

May God bless & keep you all, Michelle, Jason, Ryan, Michelle and Haley 24gfsc1 I would like to give a HUGE heartfelt thank you to all my friends, neighbours and ¿re¿ghters who helped ¿ght the ¿re that took place on my farm May 12, 2013.

Robert Murch 24p1

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in June: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. June 30 is the 50th anniversary of Redeemer, so there is a catered meal after the service for those registered.

All are welcome to attend the service when Rev. Erwin Buck will be preaching. For pastoral services or information, please contact Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-951-7122 or leave a message at the of¿ce, 306-9483731.

48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner Quebec St. and 8th Ave. West. Worship Service at 10:50 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. Contact our church of¿ce 306-948-3424, Tuesday through Thursday.

36tfn THURSDAY, JUNE 13: Tea and Bake Sale at Biggar Diamond Lodge, 2 - 3:30 p.m. All proceeds to resident activity fund. Thank you for your support.

22c3 TUESDAYS June 18 to Sept.

24: FARMERS MARKET, 3 - 5 p.m., in the old Bargain Shop building. For tables, phone 306948-2718 or 306-948-3428 23c4 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19: New Creation Community Players annual meeting, 8 p.m. at Bielby Hall, back of The Majestic Theatre. Public is welcome to attend!

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COMING EVENTS THURSDAY, JUNE 20: Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation and Midwest REDA Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons.

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ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

7:00 p.m.

Mid Sask Community Futures 500 Progress Avenue Outlook, Sask.

For any further information, call our office at 867-9566 or 1-888-929-9990 SATURDAY, JUNE 29: Emmanuel Eigenfeld Lutheran Church celebrates 100 years with a hymn sing, cemetery tour and BBQ starting at 2:30 p.m. at the church.

21c6 SUNDAY, JUNE 30: Redeemer Lutheran celebrates 50 years.

Rev. Erwin Buck will be preaching at the service starting at 10:30 a.m. A catered lunch will follow. To register, please send a cheque for $20 per person to Box 1056, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Please phone 306-9482947 or 306-948-3901 for more information.

21c6 YOU DESERVE THE BEST PINK TREE Summer Hours (July & August only) Mon - Fri 9:00 - 5:00 Sat. by appointment (phone ahead) *mastectomy *wigs *bras for all women *compression/support stockings.

701 - 2nd Ave N Saskatoon 1-800-929-6544.

Thank you for choosing PINK TREE

INVITATIONS THURSDAY, JUNE 20: You are invited to a ‘Nucerity’ Information session, 7 - 8 p.m. at Westwinds Motor Hotel Conference Room.

Presenter: Janelle Marchewka.

This is a great opportunity to learn about the Nucerity products and the business opportunity.

For more information, contact Cheryl Irvine at www.mynucerity. biz/cirvine or 306-948-7402.

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AUCTIONS Excellent horse equipment, show tack, acreage and shop equipment for Vi Murphy.

Sunday JUNE 23, 10am Yorkton, SK. Complete listing visit www. ukrainetzauction.com SIGN SHOP Equipment and Supplies Auction, Stellar Signs.

Tuesday, JUNE 25, Estevan.

Roland VP 540i Versa Cam Printer, 54” laminator, plotter, photo copier, scanner, computers, rolls of vinyl, tons of sign shop supplies and power tools. www. m a c k a u c t i o n c o m p a n y. c o m .

306.634.9512 PL311962

7th ANNUAL COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION July 19 & 20, 2013 Credit Union Event Plex Evraz Place.

Regina, SK. Now Accepting Consignments.

Don't Delay Consign Today!

David 306-693-4411, 306-631-7207 PL # 329773 www.thecollector cargroup.com

NOTICE The Biggar Lionel A. Jones Wheatland Libary will be CLOSED June 25, opening again on July 2, 2013.

Sorry for any inconveniences.

SAVE $$$. Purchase your Early Bird Season Tickets for Biggar & District Arts Council’s 2013-2014 season before June 30, 2013.

Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Main St., Biggar.

21c6 Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history!

For more information call 9483451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

7tfn This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith.

We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered. tfn

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WANTED Wanted… Coins and bank notes, $1 - $1,000 bills. Call evenings, 1-780-645-3616, Dale.

22p3 Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306658-2132 3tfn

WANTED

ACREAGE

Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393. Pickup available.

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Tim Hammond Realty: Gorgeous 14.17 acre parcel located on the north side of Highway #14 adjacent to the Town of Biggar overlooking Margery Lake/Meadow. The north facing slope provides an extremely scenic location to build your future dream home.

All the advantages of country living with the convenience of being seconds away from town.

Asking $69,900. Call Tim 306948-5052 http://MargeryLake.

TimHammond.ca.

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CARS & TRUCKS

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RECREATION 1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 306-948-7521.

36tfn 1985 Honda Goldwing, new rubber, shocks redone this spring, new battery, $3500 obo; phone 306-948-3344 34tfn

LIVESTOCK Registered Black Angus Bulls, quiet, easy to handle and calving ease bred. Semen tested and full vaccination program. EPDs available.

Haynes Angus, Biggar, Sask., 306-948-2563 or 306-948-7621.

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SEED & FEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

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

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

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HOUSES FOR SALE 1532 sq ft bungalow for sale in Biggar. Features 3 bedrooms and of¿ce, 1 + 1/2 baths, A/C and main Àoor laundry. On 1.5 lots, w/double attached ¿nished garage and a mature landscaped yard w/fence. Well maintained with many updates, including renovated bathrooms with new ¿xtures, new windows, new water heater and S/S appliances. 507 - 7th Ave. West.

Call 306-220-8787.

24c3 Move in ready house located in Biggar, Sask. House features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large upgraded kitchen/dining room. Located on a nicely landscaped corner lot in a friendly neighbourhood with a new fenced yard and a beautiful underground pond. Also includes a garden shed and a new large 2 car detached garage. Serious inquiries call 306-948-2533 (leave a message if no answer).

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labourers/plumber’s helpers If YOU are…

• Moving • Expecting a Baby • Planning a Wedding • Anticipating Retirement Call WELCOME WAGON at 948-2563 - Lisa Haynes We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca Clipper blade sharpening, Clipper repair.

Oster®Pro Warranty Outlet. Specialize in meat industry sharpening & also sharpen other items. RIXEDGE SHARPENING SERVICES, Saskatoon (306) 270-8048

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CAREER TRAINING Study FASHION DESIGN in SK. The Academy of Fashion Design in Saskatoon is accepting applications for the fall.

for building projects in Biggar and Rosetown.

Send resume via email to pete@maxiummechanical.ca.

VILLAGE OF LANDIS seeks Administrator The Village of Landis is accepting applications for the position of Administrator.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparation of tax and assessment rolls, handling resident’s inquiries, accounts payable and receivables, payroll and other accounting functions associated with municipal government.

QualiÀcations: 1. Preference will be given to those who hold a CertiÀcate of Local Government Administration.

2. Prior municipal experience and knowledge of the Munisoft computer system would be a deÀnite asset.

3. Prior accounting experience would be an asset.

4. ProÀcient in use of Microsoft OfÀce applications.

5. Must be bondable.

All potential employees are required to provide the Village with a criminal record check.

If interested, please submit a detailed resume, with cover letter stating expected salary to: Village of Landis Box 153 Landis, SK S0K 2K0 Fax: 306-658-2156 Email: villageoÁandis@sasktel.net Closing Date: June 28, 2013

Deadline August 1 CANADIAN MANUFACTURED

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FOR MORE INFO CALL 1.800.249.3969 www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

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

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FOR RENT Charter/ Sherwood Apartments 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satellite systems, laundry facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwashers, air conditioning, parking with plug-ins.

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

SERVICES Are you applying for or have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability bene¿ts? Do not proceed alone. Call Allison Schmidt 1-877-793-3222 www. dcac.ca

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PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY at The Biggar Independent for 2 days a week Duties to include…

• Addressing the newspaper • Tearsheets • Customer Service Forward resume to…

The Biggar Independent P. O. Box 40, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 email: tip@sasktel.net

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

Apprentice/Journeyman Service Technicians for our Biggar location situated at 101 Hwy 14 East.

We require individuals to repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain heavy duty Ag equipment including combines, tractors, seeders and sprayers.

• Must be thoroughly familiar with tractors and farm equipment and have the knowledge and skill to make repairs properly.

• Full job description available on request.

• Must be able to work extended hours during spring and fall.

• Compensation, $24 - $35 - rate is based on level of experience.

• Required work experience, 3 - 5 years. We offer a full beneÀt package which includes medical, dental, disability, life insurance and matched pension.

E-mail resumes to… Attn: Rome Molsberry, careers@westernsales.ca or by fax to 1-306-882-3389.

For more information you can also contact me at 1-306-882-4291 Only qualiÀed applicants will be contacted.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Skippy’s Meats Ltd. requires a

Meat Cutter • Experience preferred but willing to train the right person.

• Flexible hours.

• Competitive wage.

Send resumes to …

Skippy’s Meats Ltd., Box 17, Handel, SK, S0K 1Y0 or email skippysmeats@xplornet.ca Deadline for applications is June 30, 2013.

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Looking for yard maintenance, 2 acres, hoeing, cutting grass, etc., one day a week. Phone 306-948-5453 24c3 MOBILE MEDICAL EXAMINERS: RNs, RPNs, LPNs, Lab Techs. Insurance Services Co. recruiting in Landis, Biggar, Rosetown, Wilkie, Harris and surrounding. Venipuncture experience reqd.

Contact: careers@watermarkinsurance. com 22p3

The Biggar Medical Clinic is searching for a part-time employee, three hours per day.

Position will include secretarial/ lab duties. We are looking for a positive individual to join our team who is motivated and can work well both independently and with others. Apply in person or Box 70, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0.

23c2 AGI Envirotank in Biggar is accepting applications for a foreman. Experience an asset. Must have worked in manufacturing. Wage depended on experience. Position is shift work. Two week rotation. Must be able to read blueprints, organize, weld, operate equipment when needed. Must be able to enforce rules and lead by example.

Must have valid drivers license.

Mechanical knowledge an asset.

Competitive Wages. Apply by Fax (306)948-5263, Email info@ envirotank.com.

AGI Envirotank in Biggar is accepting applications for a Yardman/Heavy equipment operator. Experience required in forklift and crane operation.

Must have valid drivers license. Mechical knowledge an asset. Competitive Wages.

Apply by Fax (306)948-5263, Email info@envirotank.com.

FULL-TIME MEAT CUTTER required at Sobeys in Olds, Alberta. 40 hours per week.

Bene¿ts. Fax resume to 1-403-556-8652 or email: sbyc125olds@sobeys.com.

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Challenge and Opportunity Louis Dreyfus is among the world’s leading commodity merchants, trading and transporting grain and oil seeds. Established in 1851, Louis Dreyfus ranks among the world’s most effective and reliable private corporations with approximately 34,000 employees in locations in 53 countries. Our international presence and our evolutionary history make Louis Dreyfus a unique career destination.

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

Louis Dreyfus Canada Ltd has openings for: General Manager in Glenavon, Saskatchewan The General Manager is responsible for entire facility. While maintaining a safe and profitable operation, the Manager must work closely with all staff to ensure training for success. The General Manager will be responsible to lead, develop, train and motivate a team, budgets, P&L statements reporting and optimizes revenue through effective partnerships with all stakeholders. The Manager must ensure the facility is in compliance with SH&E policies, food safety and ISO certification Operations Manager in Glenavon, Saskatchewan In this position you will be responsible for; grading and binning of grain to CGC standards plus facilitate the shipping programs, a preventive maintenance program and operational duties of entire facility including supervision of staff. The ideal candidate must have strong extensive knowledge of grading grain (CGC standards), blending and facility operations. Strong planning and organizational skills are required to schedule working hours and direct staff. Must have strong understanding of transportation to enhance shipping profits to maximize all revenue and reduce expenses within the realm of the operation

AUTOMATED TANK MANUFACTURING Inc. is looking for an experience Spray/ Foam Painter. $35. - $45/hour depending on experience. Pro¿t sharing bonus, full insurance package 100% paid by company, long term employment. Good working environment. Also looking for a Spray/Foam Labourer. Call Cindy for an appointment or send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca. 780-8462231 (Of¿ce); 780-846-2241 (Fax).

FARM EQUIPMENT DEALERSHIP looking for experienced Service Manager.

Located one hour away from Edmonton, Alberta.

Competitive salary with bonus structure. Send resume to: salconsultplacement@gmail. com.

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Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect.

WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch.

To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the of¿ce. Phone 780842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581.

Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oil¿eld Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

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Candidates must have agriculture experience, strong interpersonal skills, computer skills and be a team player.

If you would like to work for a company that will always rise to meet new opportunities, Louis Dreyfus is the place for you. We offer competitive wages, health and retirement benefits. Submit resume with location preference specified to 333 11th Avenue SW, Suite 1400, Calgary, Alberta or e-mail:cal-hrcanada@ldcom.com fax: (403) 205-4672, Attn: Shakila Mithani-Hirji. Louis Dreyfus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly supports workplace diversity.

Water Utility Maintenance/ Operator - full-time, based out of Aberdeen, SK. Must have Level 1 certi¿cation. For more information see our website at www.41water.com

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Seeding advances Seeding continues to progress in the province and producers now have 83 per cent of the 2013 crop in the ground, right in line with the five-year (2008-2012) average of 82 per cent seeded for this time of year, for the period of May 28 to June 3.

Seventy-one per cent of the crop is seeded in the southeast; 90 per cent in the southwest; 84 per cent in the eastcentral area; 87 per cent in west-central and northeast areas; and 89 per cent in the northwest.

P r o v i n c i a l l y, producers have seeded 89 per cent of spring wheat, 87 per cent of field peas, 86 per cent of canola, 84 per cent of durum, 81 per cent of lentils, 76 per cent of barley, 67 per cent of oats, 54 per cent of flax, 43 per cent of mustard and chickpeas and 41 per cent of canary seed.

Continuous rainfall has delayed seeding in much of the southern portion of the province with the Radville and Coronach areas receiving more than four inches of rain in the past week.

Provincially, topsoil moisture on crop land is rated as 11 per cent surplus, 79 per cent adequate and 10 per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as five per cent surplus, 79 per cent adequate

Government invest $1 million to help producer groups grow the industry Funding will help groups develop organizational and communication tools

and 16 per cent short.

Despite most emerged crops trailing behind their normal stages of development for this time of year, the majority of these crops are in good to excellent condition. Most crop damage this week was caused by flea beetle and cutworm damage in canola crops, excess moisture and wind.

Farmers are busy trying to finish seeding, controlling weeds and moving cattle to pasture.

Tuesday, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced $1 million in funding for a new Industry Organization Development Fund.

This funding will be provided over the next five years to help agricultural producer associations, commissions and boards to increase their capacity as industry leaders.

“Industry organizations play a critical role in contributing to the overall success of Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry,” Stewart said. “They bring forward best practices, new technologies and new opportunities to Saskatchewan’s farmers and ranchers, which in turn contributes to the continued growth of our agriculture industry and provincial economy.”

The Industry Organization Development Fund will support producer organizations in development, technology transfer and communications.

This includes hiring qualified consultants to help develop leadership, priority setting and organizational development skills. Funding can also be used for training and assistance for issues related to labour shortages, to develop and hold workshops and conferences, to address market access issues and to develop production and economic tools.

Saskatchewan crop commodity associations, commissions and boards as well as primary, broad-based livestock commodity associations can receive up to $10,000 per year for qualified projects.

“This fund will help organizations like ours reach producers with the valuable information and tools that can help move our sector forward,” Saskatchewan Forage Council President Aaron Ivey said. “In addition, it will provide the opportunity to identify priorities and ensure that our organization is working on issues of importance to industry stakeholders.”

Funding for the Industry Organization Development Fund is provided under the federal-provincial Growing Forward 2 framework.

For more information on the program, visit the Saskatchewan Agriculture Web site at agriculture.gov.sk.ca/GrowingForward2.

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Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

Tim Hammond,

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

Tim Hammond Realty of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS… • Selling/Buying • Residental • Farm/Acreage • Commercial • Recreational

FOR RENT BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

Call: 306-948-2101

FAX SERVICE at The Independent

Wally Lorenz

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

1391 - 100th St. North Battleford, SK S9A 0V9 Day or Night

306-948-5052 (office) Cell 306-948-7995 Cari McCarty

www.TimHammond.ca http://Cari.TimHammond.ca

Residential Sales

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent This space in this directory is available for only

$161.20 plus gst…

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial rd

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

one column x 2 inches for 26-week prepaid commitment (regular price is $19.88 per week = $516.88 plus gst)

Call 306-948-3344

License #315872

www.mortgagegroup.com

INSURANCE

Licenced for: •Residential

Sales Associate

Cell: (306) 843-7898 Bus: (306) 446-8800 znerol.w@sasktel.net

The Mortgage Group

direct. 306.948.5200 cell. 306.303.9025 toll free phone. 1.877.734.3216 toll free fax. 1.877.734.3219 email. kevin.tmgbroker.com

306-948-5052 (office) Cell 306-948-4478 Dave Molberg

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

BSA

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

¾ Auto & Home Insurance ¾ Farm & Commercial Insurance ¾ Health & Travel Insurance ¾ Life Insurance & Investments ¾ Farm Succession & Estate Planning ¾ Notary Publics Landis Of¿ce Hours: Biggar Of¿ce Hours…

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

304 Main St., Biggar Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204 Website: www.biggarinsurance.ca Email: biggar@biggarinsurance.ca

100 - 2nd Ave. W., Landis Phone: 306-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044 Website: www.landisinsurance.ca Email: landis@landisinsurance.ca

“We’ll getcha covered”

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Helping you Help yourself Phone:

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

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

Electrical Installation & Maintenance

Authorized Appliance Depot Electrical Wiring Trenching Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291

PHILLIPS ELECTRIC

available to do…

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

Cell: 306-221-6888

PLUMBING & HEATING

dionh@sasktel.net

OPTOMETRISTS

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

For all your home, business and rural needs

Call Jim @ 306-948-3333

• framing • additions • windows & door sales • siding • rooÄng • drywall & Änishing

PRAIRIE BOYZ VINYL FENCING LTD.

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

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

306-948-4565 (c)

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

306-948-7390

NCM Home Maintenance & Bgm^kbhk Zg] & AZg]rfZg L^kob\^l & EZ[hnk Abk^ L^kob\^ FREE quotes Prompt Honest Service

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

Owners/Operators • Travis Young • Dallas Young • Claude Young

Dan… 306-281-5090 Chad… 306-280-1524

306-222-8673

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

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

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

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

306-948-2814

This space in this directory is available for only

$161.20 plus gst… one column x 2 inches for 26-week prepaid commitment (regular price is $19.88 per week = $516.88 plus gst)

Call 306-948-3344

Faxing Photocopies Envelopes Letterheads Business Cards Receipts Invoices Statements Rubber Stamps Flyers Resumes

; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

Posters Menus Programs and Booklets Phamphlets Christmas letters File Folders Sticky Labels Address Labels Social Tickets Draw Tickets

; ;

Your Healthy Living

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

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

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

Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses GEORGE STAHL (306) 948-3776 cell: (306) 260-6503 Ph:

Northland Foaming

Spray Foam Insulation

Calendars and Day Planners Presentations and more…

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

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

Email: northland83@yourlink.ca Want to insulate your quonset, farm/commercial buildings, house or cabin?

Lower your heating and cooling costs and add strength to your buildings!

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

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

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning Call: Bill: Dale:

306- 948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394

Plant located 8 miles south of Biggar on Hwy #4, ¼ mile west on Triumph Rd.

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

Phone: 306-948-5678

Mundt’s Mobile Custom Grain Cleaning Michelle Spuzak, R.M.T. (NHPC member) Located @ New Beginnings Wellness Centre, 114 - 2nd Ave. W., BIGGAR

Services available…

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

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306-948-2887 VY JLSS 948-6969

DENTAL

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask.

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

306-948-3408

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

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

306-948-2208

306-948-2805 Cell: 306-948-6062

Contact US for OFFICE SUPPLIES, FORMS and SERVICES… ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

306-918-7264

30 min.

Circuit Gym

306-716-4021

biggarindependent.ca

jacklinandrews@ gmail.com

• Five Inch Seamless • Fascia

Renos…

PHOTOGRAPHY

ONLINE @

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For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

Jacklin Andrews, MSW, Counsellor

Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available.

306-948-2548 or 948-9710

Biggar, Sask.

Kirk Ewen

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

SEED CLEANING

Ladies Only

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Email: nix1@sasktel.net

948-3389

Doctor of Optometry

• painting & Ӿnishing • laminate & hardwood ӿoors SORRY, Jim is unable to accept new customers until at least November 2013!

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for all your electrical needs

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

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

HANDY JIM SERVICES

DMH ELECTRIC Construction, consulting and Maintenance Licensed Journeyman

CONTRACTING LTD.

www.madgerooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

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

MADGE

306-717-2818

• Commercial • Industrial • Residential

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

New Beginnings Wellness Centre “Putting PERSONAL back into fitness training!”

Wayne Baldwin, PFT, CPTA, CNHC

Specializing in Exclusive Seasonal Personal Training Sessions! …for weight loss, body sculpting, strength training.

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

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

Phone… 306-948-2548 Cell… 306-948-8048

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

OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: 882-2123 Emergency (after hours) 882-2006

THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT on

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

18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

LEGAL SERVICES

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

ACCOUNTING

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

…serving your community since 1972

AUTOMOTIVE

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

306-948-3376

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 306-948-5133

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

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

948-2183

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

ACCOUNTING

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

Services include:

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

•Auditing and Accounting •Corporate and Personal Tax •Financial Statement Preparation •Farm Tax and Agristability We are accepting new clients in Saskatoon and surrounding area.

624 Duchess St. Saskatoon, SK S7K 0R1

Ph: 306-933-2970

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

jeffgorman@daviesdrury.com

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

spencerbeaulieu@daviesdrury.com

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

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Sacher

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

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

Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

M & N REPAIR

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

948-3996

Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc., and mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities Inc. ®Credential is a registered mark owned

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

306.237.7671

Qualilty!

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

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

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

The Country Clipper

SERVICES THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth

306-948-3384 • All Breed Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory) • Natural health care for pets • Massage “Acupressure”

For appointments and inquiries, call

306-948-2091 Mon. - Thurs., 7 a.m. - 5 pm.

2 mi. N. on Hwy #4, 2-½ mi. E. on Golf Course Rd.

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

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

Pat Wicks, rd

To fax…stop in at The Independent

Panasonic, Samsung,

Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Living Books Distributor

Kevin Kurulak

A Sign of

• sides of Beef available

Box 736, Biggar

Hwy 14 East, Biggar 948-2109

306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca

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

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

t Delivery

Ask Abou

Modern Licenced Abbatoir

TIRES

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

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

MONARCH MEATS

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Your authorized

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

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

Heavy Truck Repair

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

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

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

Fax:

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

948-1722

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance

J. G. Smith

Open Monday-Saturday

KRF Auto Centre

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

Biggar, Sask.

Rosetown, Sask.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

403 Main Street, Biggar

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

306-882-2289

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

Toll Free: 866-403-2298

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

…for bookings contact

HAULS TO THE DUMP

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

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

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

222 Main St., Biggar

Tel: 306-986-2600

Tridem & Super B trailers

Prairieland Collision

Pamela Eaton

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

BURNT ORANGE SOLUTIONS

Gareth McKee

Rebel Landscaping

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

“Where we do it all for you!!”

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

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

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

100% handwash

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

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

Custom Grain Hauling

is a full service law office that practices…

Criminal Law Commercial Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko Lisa Watson

COMPUTER SERVICES

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

SERVICES

SERVICES

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

1st Ave. West, Biggar

Roe & Peszko ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

COURIER/HAULING

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

Garry A. Faye

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

306-948-3346

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013

205-3 Ave. East, Biggar Books, gifts, cards.

Shop at my home!

Call 948-3427 for appts.

Sewing & Embroidery • Jackets • Windsuits • Shirts • Hunting Gear • Bunnyhugs • Caps • Toques • Bags Check out our new website: classicmakings.ca Judy Judy Kahovec: Kahovec…

882-4313, Cell 306-882-4313, cell831-7935 306-831-7935 Carey Krchov: 882-3213 Carey Krchov…882-3213

Anne G. Livingston

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer • photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc.

Call Anne @ 306-948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

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

Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar

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

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

658-4474, Landis, SK

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

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

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

…call 306-948-3344

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK -19

No. 300 Fisher Squadron celebrates 70th ACR The 70th Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) for No. 300 Fisher Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron took place May 30 at Biggar Jubilee Stadium.

ACR is a time for cadets to receive recognition for their hard work throughout the past

training year. Lt. Col. Malcolm Young graciously served as the reviewing officer, inspecting the cadets’ uniforms and drill.

Honoured guests included Area Cadet Officer (ACO) Capt Deborah Nahachewsky, Mayor Ray Sadler, Nathan Johnson f r o m B i g g a r R C M P,

Don Saunders form the Biggar Legion, Duncan and Evelyn Campbell from the Saskatchewan Air Cadet League, and representatives from Perdue and Rosetown Legions.

The cadets have had an amazing training year, full of activities

Biggar Fisher Squadron Air Cadets pose for a picture during the festivities marking their year-end Annual Ceremonial Review at the Jubilee Stadium, May 30. Fisher Squadron is celebrating 70 years in the community this year, an impressive length of service for the youth service group. (Photo for The Independent by Tisha Keeler)

2004 Chev Avalanche LS, green, 118,000km, StkT13197A ..........................................................$10,900 2005 Chev Silverado ½ crew 4x4, white, 176,102km, StkT13459A ............................................$14,900 2006 Chev Equinox LT AWD, silver, 92,324km, StkC1247A ......................................................$13,900 2006 F-350 Supercrew Lariat, black, 134,703km, Stk T13298B..............................................$23,900 2007 Ford F-150 XLT Supercrew 4x4, blue, 96,304km, StkT13300A1...............................$19,900 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, silver, 106,356km, StkT13480A ........................................$20,900 2008 Chev Silverado Crew 4x4 LTZ, white, 179,897km, StkT13399A SOLD ...............................$31,900 2008 Buick Enclave CX AWD, blue, 75,682km, StkR4881A ...............................................$27,900 2008 GMC SLT 3/4 crew 4x4, 6.0 gas, black, 141,135km StkR4915A SOLD ................................$25,900 2008 Chev Corvette Convertible, yellow, 21,431km, StkR4938 ..........................................$40,900 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad, red, 140,813km StkT13323A.......................................$15,900 2008 Chev Silverado LTZ 3/4 crew, dark cherry, 23,103km, StkT123445A .......................$42,900 2008 Pontiac Torrent AWD, white, 60,075km, StkR4885A ................................................$17,865 2008 GMC SLT 3/4 crew, Sonoma Red, 132,287km, StkT13415A ......................................$36,995 2008 Cadillac SRX AWD, red, 100,100km StkT13108B .....................................................$18,900 SOLD 2008 GMC Yukon SLT 4x4, white, 201,842km, StkT13430B $15,900 LD SO.........................................

2009 Chev Cobalt LT coupe, white, 70,630km, StkC1321A ........................................... $10,900 2009 GMC Yukon XL 4x4, black, StkBB0197A ............................................................. $25,900 2009 Chev Avalanche LS, 4x4, blue granite, 73,905km, StkT13292A ............................. $30,900 2009 Buick Lucerne CX, Crystal Red, 40,439km, StkT13444A....................................... $14,900 2009 Chev Impala LT, black, 106,350km, StkBB3295A.................................................. $10,900 2009 Ford Mustang, black, 72,788km, Stk R4844B ....................................................... $17,900 2010 Chev Silverado ½ crew Cheyenne Editon, 157,021km, StkT13264BB .................. $16,804 2010 GMC Acadia AWD SLT1, white diamond, 50,000km, Stkt13431A ........................ $32,263 2010 Buick Enclave CXL AWD, white diamond, 96,072km, StkT13425A...................... $30,749 2011 GMC 3/4 cew Denali, 6.6T, black, 62,587km, StkT13328A .................................. $53,900 2011 Chev Cruze LS, 1.8L, 6 spd manual, 53,661km, StkC1330A ................................ $13,900 2011 Chev Camero 2SS Rally Sport, white, 32,557km, StkR4906B ................................ $35,900 2011 Ford F-350 Supercrew Lariat, 38,703km, StkR4882C ........................................... $53,900 2011 GMC ½ crew SLT, 6.2L, black, 25,327km, StkT13330A ....................................... $39,900 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn, 6.7T, white, 15,207km, StkT13419A ......... $55,900

If we don’t have the vehicle you want, we will FIND one for YOU!

Rosetown Mainline Motor Products Hwy #7 West, Rosetown, Sask.

Toll free:1-877-979-7999 or 306-882-2691 Dealer License #311284

and fun. They attended two survival weekends, Sports weekend, Drill Competition and Sports competition. As well, they carried flags at Mosiac Stadium for the Roughrider game, went flying both in powered aircraft and gliders. They enjoyed swimming, sports nights, marksmanship days and much, much more.

Awards were presented as follows: Royal Canadian Legion - Most Outstanding Cadet: WO2 M. Nicklin.

Rosetown Legion - Best Overall Cadet: FCpl G. Massie.

Marion Graham Award - Most Proficient Senior Cadet: WO1 G. McCrea.

Rosetown Legion Award - Most Promising First or Second Year Cadet: LAC W. Auton.

Perdue Legion Auxiliary Award - Most Promising Female Cadet: LAC J. Brotzel. de Moissac’s Award Rookie of the Year: LAC N. Peter.

Rosetown Legion Award

- Esprit de Corps: Sgt R. Sittler.

R.J. Robinson Award - Air Subjects: FCpl G. Massie.

Civilian Committee Award - Most Proficient Female Cadet: FSgt M. George.

Captain Loukota Band Award: Sgt R. Sittler and FCpl J. Sittler.

Officer’s Award - Most Improved Cadet: FCpl B. Voll.

Legion Medal of Excellence: Meghan George.

Recognition was also given to FSgt Joshua Sittler for his years of service in the Air Cadet Program. FSgt Sittler turns 19 in June and will officially age-out of cadets.

He received both his glider and private pilot’s license through summer training scholarships and is currently enrolled in the Commercial Pilot Program at SIAST. He awaits completion of his Canadian Forces application in the Cadet Instructors Cadre and plans to assist No. 702

Squadron in Saskatoon this fall. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

Commanding Officer of #300 Fisher, Capt.

Michelle Scott, presented Biggar resident, Vic Besse with a commemorative coin. Vic is one of the original cadets form 1943 when the squadron was formed and has made a point of attending many ACR’s over the years. It was fantastic to have Vic out to help celebrate our 70th year!

Congratulations also are extended to 2Lt David Dram who was presented with his Commissioning Scroll by Lt Col Young.

Thank you to all of the sponsors who provided and presented trophies and awards to the cadets.

WATCH for

Doreen’s Discount Day at Leslie’s Drugstore

Biggar • 948-3397

20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013

Government invest $1 million to help producer groups grow the industry Funding will help groups develop organizational and communication tools

Tuesday, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced $1 million in funding for a new Industry Organization Development Fund.

This funding will be provided over the next five years to help agricultural

Saskatchewan’s farmers and ranchers, which in turn contributes to the continued growth of our agriculture industry and provincial economy.”

The Industry O r g a n i z a t i o n Development Fund will support producer o r g a n i z a t i o n s in development, technology transfer and communications.

producer associations, commissions and boards to increase their capacity as industry leaders.

“Industry organizations play a critical role in contributing to the overall success of Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry,” Stewart said. “They bring forward best practices, new technologies and new opportunities to

This includes hiring qualified consultants to help develop leadership, priority setting and organizational development skills.

Funding can also be used for training and assistance for issues related to labour shortages, to develop and hold workshops and conferences, to address market access issues and

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to develop production and economic tools.

Saskatchewan crop commodity associations, commissions and boards as well as primary, broad-based livestock commodity associations can receive up to $10,000 per year for qualified projects.

“This fund will help organizations like ours reach producers with the valuable information and tools that can help move our sector forward,” Saskatchewan Forage Council President Aaron Ivey said. “In addition,

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THURSDAY JUNE 20 • 8:00 AM MID-SUMMER CONSIGNMENT AUCTION • NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK

it will provide the opportunity to identify priorities and ensure that our organization is working on issues of importance to industry stakeholders.”

Funding for the Industry Organization Development Fund is provided under the federal-provincial Growing Forward 2 framework.

For more information on the program, visit the Saskatchewan Agriculture Web site at agriculture.gov.sk.ca/ GrowingForward2.

ClassiÀeds Deadline Monday 5 p.m.

AUCTION COORDINATOR(s): Kim Kramer 306-445-5000 • Brendan Kramer 306-445-5000 Michael Higgs 306-445-5000 INTERNET BIDDING DIRECTIONS: 3 miles east of North Battleford on Hwy #16 AVAILABLE GPS COORDINATES: 52.723691, -108.190950 LUNCH: Kramer’s Kitchen at the Big Bid Barn • Plus GST & PST where applicable

LARGE AUCTION featuring a Great Selection of Farm Equipment, Vehicles, Trailers, Campers, Boats, Lawn & Garden Equip. and more.

HI-LITES INCLUDE: DISPERSAL FOR TONY & DOROTHY SANDER OF WILKIE 306 843-2996: 2004 NH CR960 sp combine & NH 76C p/u header, Swathmaster p/u, 1641 thr hrs showing; 2005 NH 94C 30' header; SWATHERS: 2009 MF 9220 30' sp swather & MF 5200 30' header, UII p/u reel,151 hrs showing; Farm King 10"x70' auger; 1979 GMC 7000 Sierra Grande grain truck, 366 V8, auto trans., 45,730 km showing; OTHER MISC EQUIP.; OTHER CONSIGNORS: 4WD TRACTORS: 2003 JD 9520 4wd, 2130 hr showing; MFWD TRACTORS: 2009 JD 3720 MFWD utility & JD 300X FEL, 44 hp diesel, hydro trans, 3 pth, cab, a/c, loaded, 215 hrs showing; 1999 AGCO White 8410 MFWD & 688 FEL; 2004 Case IH MXM140 MFWD & Case IH LX162 FEL; 1994 Ford New Holland 8340 MFWD & Quicke 675L FEL; 2WD TRACTORS: JD 4320 & JD 46A FEL; JD 4020 & JD 148 FEL, JD factory cab, 6650 hrs showing; Ford 6600 & Workmaster 800 FEL; David Brown 885; Ford 8N; 1952 Ford 8N restored; COMBINES & ACCESSORIES: JD 9600; 2 - 1997 JD 9500s; 1993 JD 9600; 1997 JD 9600; 1992 Gleaner R62; HEADERS: 2004 JD 936D 36'; 1995 Honey Bee SP25; 2003 Honey Bee SP36; 1996 New Holland 971 25'; 1991 MacDon 960 36'; SWATHERS: selection of sp and pt units; GRAIN HANDLING & STORAGE: 2 (new) - 2012 Sakundiak 1805 bin packages (approx. 4900 bu w/hopper); 2 (new) - 2012 Sakundiak 2105 bin packages (approx 7100 bu w/hopper); 6 (new) - 2013 14' hoppers; 6 (new) - 2013 19' hoppers; JTL Industries Ltd 19' steel bin floor; AUGERS: 2 - Westfield MK130-71 Plus (like new); Westfield MK100-71; 2002 Brandt 1390; 2007 Wheatheart BH-851; SELECTION OF NEW MOTORS & AUGER PARTS; SPRAYING: Flexicoil 65 80' p/t; Flexicoil 62 95' p/t; Bourgault 950 90' p/t; 2005 New Holland SF115 130' p/t; HAYING (misc): 2001 Hesston 8020 14' hay header; Case IH 881 forage harvester; Case IH 8312 discbine; Hesston 1014 mower conditioner; 1992 New Holland 166 swath inverter; 1996 Richardton 700 high dump silage wagon; 120 - 24' x 5.5' drill stem freestanding panels; BALERS: 2008 JD 568, Cover Edge, Mega Wide; 1994 Hesston 555T; 1998 NH 664; 2001 NH 688; 2006 NH BR 780A; 1985 JD 347 square baler; 1988 NH 326 Hayliner square; 1992 Hesston 570 square; INDUSTRIAL: Cat 941B crawler loader, 4057 hrs showing; 2004 Cat TH330B telehandler Howse CFX 15.5 industrial mower, unused (new); Howse HD10DA industrial mower, unused (new); 2008 Highline RCH15RH-8 industrial mower; selection of new skid steer attachments; 1993 Case 590T 4 WD backhoe/loader; HEAVY TRUCKS: 1985 Freightliner t/a highway tractor; 1983 IH S1955 t/a grain truck; LIGHT TRUCKS: 2011 Ford F150 Lariat Supercrew 4x4, full loaded, 32,000 km; 2008 Ford Expedition King Ranch SUV, full load, 107 000 km showing; TRAILERS: 1989 Tandem 48' tandem axle aluminum center drop cattle liner 282 945 km, one owner; 2007 MillCo Steel 53' steel stock trailer; Royal Cargo 16' bh trailer; Keen Industries 14' stock trailer; Ram 40' hi-boy flatdeck trailer; 1998 Trailtech 202C sprayer trailer; LAWN & GARDEN: 2009 John Deere 3720 MFWD utility tractor & JD 300X FEL; 2011 John Deere Z225 zero-turn riding mower, 20 hrs showing; 2008 Swisher ride on lawnmower; 2010 Swisher lawn vacuum; many more units; MOTORHOMES, CAMPERS: 1999 National Dolphin 5360 37' class A motorhome; 1983 Pace Arrow 34L 34' motorhome; 2008 Montana Mountaineer 345DBQ 34.5' 5th wheel camper; 2007 Jayco Jay Flight 27BH 27' bh; 2008 SunnyBrook Edgewater 255 RKE 25.5' bh; 2007 Prowler 270FQS bh; 1990 Okanagan 5W25RK 26' 5th wheel; 1988 Prowler Lynx 25.5' 5th wheel; BOATS: Princecraft Sportfisher 18' pontoon boat; 1997 Alumacraft 175 Tournament Pro CS aluminum fishing boat & 1996 Johnson 150 Fast Strike V6 motor w/trailer (one owner); 1982 Sea Sport 150 boat; ATVs: 2008 Polaris Ranger 700 XP “Browning Edition” 4x4 SxS ATV; more units; GOOD SELECTION OF “NEW” STORAGE BUILDINGS & TENTS; INTERMODAL (SEA-CAN) CONTAINERS; WORK BENCHES AND CABINETS; NEW TIRES; TREES and much more.

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