Webpaper 25 by The Biggar Independent

Vol. 107 No. 25

THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016

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Triumvirate (or Larry, Moe and Curly Joe) . . . Fading stumps poke through the weeds on Springwater Lake, last week. Beautiful temperatures made for a peaceful day on the water at the local recreational gem. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Smiling faces in Perdue as the community continues to rally behind bringing back a rink. With some help from Concentra and the Biggar and District Credit Union, plus residents themselves, the community has already broke ground on June 6 with Prairie Boyz Excavating. Determination and perseverance, a tenacity to keep their community strong will, no doubt, get this staple of the Canadian landscape back in Perdue.

(Photos for The Independent by Julie Lemon and Diane Larouche Ellard)

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Perdue rink fund receives Concentra/ Biggar and District Credit Union boost Residents in Perdue were presented with a big shot in the arm for their new rink. Having lost their rink to fire, Concentra - a financial co-operative providing financial solutions to Canadian credit unions - donated $10,000 to the Biggar and District Credit Union for the “One Rafter at a Time Perdue Arena Re-build” project. Concentra announced the 2016 emPOWERING Your Communities recipients. After receiving 77 applications from credit unions across Canada, Concentra’s employee selection committee has chosen 15 credit unions to receive $10,000 award for various projects. In addition, for the first time ever, Concentra will also provide two awards valued at $25,000. “By increasing our corporate support to

$200,000 in 2016, Concentra is demonstrating our unwavering commitment to credit unions and the co-operative values we share” remarked Ken Kosolofski, Concentra President and CEO. “We want to partner with and support credit unions as you serve your local communities. Concentra has deep roots in the co-operative system, so it makes perfect sense to support our co-operative colleagues through emPOWERING.” In addition to the Concentra $10,000, the Biggar and District Credit Union donated $25,000 to the “One Rafter at a Time Perdue Arena Rebuild” project. A community barbecue also raised $1,095, helping assure that the project moves forward. Ground breaking has already occurred for the project.

Learn from me, learn from all who’ve come this way . . . Native Elder, Delvin Kawneweyakho, leads St. Gabriel School students through a bit of drumming, June 15. The session gave students an under-

rated as four per cent surplus, 85 per cent adequate, nine per cent short and two per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 80 per cent adequate, 14 per cent short and four per cent very short. There are both shortages and surpluses of topsoil moisture in the province. In crop districts 1A and 2B, 23 per cent of cropland has surplus topsoil moisture; in Crop District 9B, 31 per cent of

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Diversified economy helps grow Sask. population Saskatchewan’s population grew to another alltime high in the first quarter of 2016, according to the latest population figures released June 16 by Statistics Canada. There were 1,146,655 people living in Saskatchewan as of April 1, 2016 – up 4,085 from Janu-

ary 1 and up 16,118 over the past year. Both the quarterly and annual population gains are the third-highest growth rates among the provinces, behind only Alberta and Manitoba. Saskatchewan continues to experience a period of sustained popula-

2016 crop is in the ground Seeding in Saskatchewan is expected to be completed this week, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report for the period, June 7 to 13. While there are few fields of oats and flax as well as some greenfeed and silage being seeded at this time, 99.5 per cent of the crop is in the ground. The five year (2011-2015) average for this time of year is 94 per cent seeded. Topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are

standing of First Nations ways, many (If not all) can be utilized in anyone’s life and daily journey. (Indepen-

cropland is short topsoil moisture. Another warm week has resulted in excellent crop growth. Overall across the province, 60 per cent of fall cereals, 75 per cent of spring cereals and 73 per cent of oilseeds are at their normal stages of development for this time of year. The majority of the crops are in excellent-togood condition. Rainfall was recorded throughout most of the province, with the south-

eastern, southwestern and east-central regions recording the greatest amounts. Areas in the drier northwest also received much-needed rain this week. Windy conditions have hampered weed control operations in many areas of the province. Cutworms and disease are causing crop damage in some areas. Producers are busy controlling weeds and insects and getting prepared for haying.

tion growth not seen in decades. Saskatchewan’s population has now grown in every quarter for 10 consecutive years, growing by more than 155,000 people during that period. That’s the most growth in any 10 year period in 85 years, since the decade 1921 to 1931. In the previous decade 1996 to 2006, Saskatchewan’s population dropped in 28 of 40 quarters, declining by more than 26,000 people during that period. “This consistent growth over the past decade represents a new era in our

province,” Premier Brad Wall said. “It used to be that any kind of a challenge to our economy would inevitably lead to a drop in population. Not anymore. “We are now seeing a downturn in our resource sector for the second time in the past 10 years, yet the number of people living in Saskatchewan has continued to grow. That says a lot about the strength and resilience of our diverse economy. It also says that more and more people are discovering that Saskatchewan is a great place to live.”

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This Week . . . Dad, you’re the best! . . . Biggar Central School students treated their dad to a picnic, Thursday. The somewhat murky weather didn’t dampen their spirits,

and kids were pretty happy to get a visit from Dad, Pops, Grandpa . . . the special guy in their lives! (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Letter to the Editor… Dear Editor: I am writing in regard to a recently published book by a local author entitled “Bobby’s Luck Trail.” After reading the book I have purchased a copy for each of my sons, as, I feel there is much they can learn from it as far as having a good and meaningful life. In addition to relating his adventurous life, the author has explained his thoughts on many other subjects that are relevant in today’s fast changing

world. I have never written a letter to the editor before but am so impressed with the content, the honesty and the author’s ability to make even the most serious subjects humorous, that I feel I have to bring the book to the attention of others. The book is available at some locations around Biggar and also on loan to the Biggar library. Arnold and Therisa Forsyth

CPP expansion threatens to benefit the tax collector more than the taxpayer A careful CPP expansion might help the few upper-income Canadians who need it. Expand it along current lines, however, and the most certain winner will be the tax collector William Robson is the president of the C.D. Howe Institute The threat that the roll-out of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) in 2018 may further fragment Canada’s retirement system has moved Canada Pension Plan (CPP) expansion up the agenda for the June 20 federal-provincial finance ministers’ meeting. Yes, a bigger CPP looks better than the ORPP – but that is not saying much. Perhaps some higher-income Canadians could save more, but lack the foresight or discipline to do it. Even so, they – like so many lower-income earners the ORPP will hurt – might do poorly under an expanded CPP. Why is that? Recall the standard pitch for an RRSP, or any other retirement saving plan where money going in is not taxed as income, and money coming out is. The idea is that the saver’s tax rate will be lower – or at least no higher – while retired than while working. In principle, RRSPs and pension plans ensure that retirement saving gets taxed only once, and since the tax bite on withdrawals is smaller – or at least not larger – than the tax relief on contributions, participants enjoy higher living standards over their lifetimes than they would outside these arrangements. In reality, though, means-tested benefits and other wrinkles make

actual tax payable at various income levels quite different from what the standard pitch assumes. For one thing, the main income supports for seniors are clawed back: OAS starts disappearing when other income surpasses about $73,000 annually, and GIS and related programs shrink by 50 or even 75 cents per dollar of other income pretty much from scratch. For many people, the tax bite on withdrawals is larger than the tax relief on contributions. Roll in provincial benefits seniors lose as their incomes rise and the tax bite in retirement is so large that most low-income earners are better off outside a tax-deferred plan – or indeed not saving at all. A critical flaw in the ORPP is that, like the CPP, its coverage starts at $3,500 of annual employment income. Most people earning so little will pay contributions they cannot easily forgo for the sake of benefits that taxes and clawbacks may reduce to zero. A bigger CPP that charged higher contributions and promised higher benefits over the same income range it covers now would do similar damage. So many advocates favour extending the CPP’s income range above the current maximum of about $55,000 annually, perhaps to the $90,000 maximum the ORPP envisions. But here’s the second thing: As Jack Mintz commented last month, a flaw in the tax treatment of CPP contributions means the advantages of RRSPs and pension plans do not apply to higher earners. The flaw is that, unlike contributions to other retirement plans, CPP

incomes along current lines would be a hybrid: an extended CPP promising ORPP-size benefits up to the ORPP’s proposed limit, with all CPP contributions getting tax deductions rather than credits. Predicting the outcome of the finance ministers’ meeting is hard, not just because of complicated politics, but because of unclear motives. If ministers just wanted to improve middle-class Canadians’ retirement prospects – rather than, say, to deflect private-sector anger about rich, under-funded public-sector pensions – they could do some simple things. Raise Canada’s relatively low limits on tax-deferred saving in RRSPs and defined-contribution pension plans. Delay the age when people must stop saving. Reduce the mandatory withdrawals that trigger so many taxes and clawbacks for retirees. If stakeholder pressure and heading off the ORPP lead the ministers toward a bigger CPP, they should move judiciously. Lower earners should not pay higher contributions while working just to endure bigger clawbacks while retired. Higher earners should not pay tax on contributions they would have avoided if they had been left to save on their own. A careful CPP expansion might help the few upper-income Canadians who need it. Expand it along current lines, however, and the most certain winner will be the tax collector.

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contributions by individuals are not deductible from taxable income. A revenue-hungry revamp of personal income taxes in the late 1980s turned many tax deductions – the deduction for CPP contributions among them – into credits calculated at the lowest tax rate. Since then, Canadians with incomes above the threshold where the bottom rate stops – now about $45,000 – or who are subject to income-tested benefits such as the Canada Child Benefit, have paid tax on part of their CPP contributions. Some of their retirement saving is getting taxed twice – on the way in as well as on the way out. From a tax point of view, they would do better outside the CPP. Extending the CPP to higher incomes would catch more contributions in the same trap. The employer-paid portion of contributions on the newly covered income would presumably still be deductible, as it should be, but the employeepaid portion would not. Perversely, if concerns about job losses led the finance ministers to levy less of the new premiums on employers and more – perhaps even all of them – on employees, their non-deductibility would siphon even more revenue from participants to governments. The ORPP, for all its flaws, gets this detail right. Like the plans it will supplement and replace, its contributions will be deductible from taxable income. If the ministers feel forced to act, a better outcome than the ORPP alone or a CPP covering higher

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Doughnuts were a life saver for soldiers in the trenches My first thought regarding National Doughnut Day was disbelief. There are many days dedicated to nonsensical issues but on further investigation Doughnut (or Donut as it is spelled south of the border) Day is actually a thoughtful one. It was on the battlefields in France during the First World War when workers with the Salvation Army served coffee and doughnuts to soldiers. As you might

guess rations were scarce and the idea was conceived in an effort to cheer up those in the trenches. The mission of the Salvation Peggy Hasein Army at that time was to give spiritual aid and comfort to the soldiers and the allies by preparing home cooked foods, along with the doughnuts. The story goes that one of the doctors was trying to cheer up his patients

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and one day, on his way to the base, purchased eight dozen doughnuts and distributed them to his patients. One of the patients decided to start a fundraiser using the idea and partnered with the Salvation Army. There were approximately 250 Salvation Army volunteers in France in 1917 and they provided writing supplies, stamps and mended clothes as well as the home cooking. Just imagine the limited resources available to them on the front lines. Two of the volunteers, Ensign Margaret Sheldon and Adjutant Helen Purviance would fry the donuts in soldiersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; helmets -- seven at a time. A busy day for them would have been the production

of â&#x20AC;&#x153;22 pies, 300 doughnuts, 700 cups of coffee.â&#x20AC;? Thus they earned the nicknames of â&#x20AC;&#x153;doughnut lassiesâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;doughnut dolliesâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;doughnut girlsâ&#x20AC;?. The Salvation Army continued its good works and during the Great Depression the idea of a National Donut Day was floated around as a way to raise funds and bring awareness to the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social programs. National Donut Day falls on the first Friday of June. According to the Salvation Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doughnut Day recognizes the doughnut as a long-standing symbol of the services The Salvation Army continues to provide, and encourages people to consider giving back to support their

local communities.â&#x20AC;? It is estimated that last year over 30 million Americans received assistance from the Salvation Army with a work force of 3,600 officers; 60,000 employees and 3.4 million volunteers. Unfortunately Canada does not officially celebrate National Doughnut Day (even though it is probably our unofficial food) but doughnut shops will often give free doughnuts if you say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy Doughnut Dayâ&#x20AC;? the first Friday in June. There are three other

doughnut related holidays: International JellyFilled Doughnut Day; National Cream-Filled Doughnut Day and Buy a Doughnut Day. In my research I came across this fun fact, completely unrelated to the day. The Guinness World record for eating is held by John Haight, who consumed 29 doughnuts in six minutes. The largest doughnut ever made was five meters in diameter and weighed 1.7 tons. This monstrous treat was filled with delicious jelly.

New Horizons Activities

A large group of musicians came to the last Jam Session of the season at the Biggar New Horizons on June 15. The event could not have happened without the support of a dedicated group of volunteers and entertainers. The Jam Sessions will restart in September. (Photo for The Independent by Janice Foley) by Janice Foley, Office Co-ordinator June 9 bingo had seven players attending. Linda Vermette was the half-n-half winner. Bill Fisher won the blackout. The Birthday Potluck on June 13 had 30 members and guests attending. Guest speaker for the celebration was Kevin Kappel from Heartland Health Region, speaking on summer food safety. The last Jam Session of the season had a won-

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derful group of entertainers come out to play. Thanks once again to Bill and Karen Haffermehl, Dennis Krattie, Keith Aldridge, Bernie Ochs, Bob McGuire, Mark Kleiner, Caladia Donahue, Gordon Laycock, Larry Dearing and Stan Gardiner. Don asked for a minute of silence for our member Fred Surik, and fiddler Norman Boe, who had both recently passed away. The winner of the half-n-half was Dennis Krattie. Jam Sessions will resume in September. Geoff Cooke was first with 248 points in June 20 kaiser. Second place with 215 was Joyce Colbert, in third was Nicole Otterson with 207 points, and in fourth

place was Bill Fisher with 206 points. The high

scoring game of 62 was Bill and Grant Gamble. On Monday we invited our member to come together for A Sundae on Monday to celebrate the summer solstice. Fortytwo members and guests attended to enjoy a lunch of beef on a bun, coleslaw and ice cream with chocolate sauce. What a great way to kick off the season. During our lunch President Don Swyryda thanked Donna Fines and presented her with a gift of appreciation from the board of directors and members for so willingly stepping in to help, in so many ways, over the past 17 years. Bear Hills RDC is vacating the office space in our building and on July 1 we will be welcoming Campbell Accounting Services in our building. Have a great week.

Donna Fines was thanked and given a gift of appreciation on behalf of the New Horizons board, presented here by President Don Swyryda. Fines always stepped in to help the New Horizons when needed over the past 17 years. Donna worked for the Bear Hills RDC which closes its office at the end of June. (Photo for The Independent by Janice Foley)

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Pearl Diving I’m not exactly sure what the “giving wage” is for pearl divers (Army dishwashers) anymore, but whenever Yours Truly was asked to donate his expertise to that very technical maneuver, they paid $1.39 per diem. Yours Truly is really sorry if some of these big words leave the reader with the wrong impression. It is not actually his fault. Long ago some high class brainy types (believe me high class brainy types are few and far between in some military circles) used that to lure young recruits into

army kitchens where a grim faced SergeantCook informed them that the dirty dishes, pots and pans all had to be cleaned. “Get to work, you guys.” “Pearl diving” may not have been very exciting as in “Join the Army and see the World” or very adventurous as in “We band of brothers, for he who sheds his blood with me today, will be my brother” but it was an experience. And below are a few of Y.T.’s experiences. Number 1 used to be flimsy army story: A young orderly offi-

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cer, walks in the army kitchen, take a ladle and says to a boiler full of liquid warming on the stove. “Ugh,” he said to the Sergeant Cook. “You call this soup. It tastes like dishwater.” To which the Sgt. Cook replies, “It is dishwater sir.” (End of ex funny joke) Number 2: At one of Y.T’s first army meals, the orderly officer asked us if the meal was okay. “The bread is sliced a little too thick,” replied on innocent guy. Guess who sliced bread for the next week. Early on, in our military careers we found that each training company was given what was known as “kitchen fatigue” pearl diving cleaning greasy pans, slicing bread and anything the cooks thought up for us to do. As did most of our fatigue work in Canadian camps, but one time in England we ended up washing dishes in Aldershot. There were a lot of men ate at that camp and were we ever surprised when they showed us a big 20 foot long four water dishwasher. It was complete with racks to put the dirty dishes in. When

they had gone through it we sat the racks up for men to use. One English coworker said to me, “Where do you come from Mason?” Right off, I told him, “I come from SaskatchBob Mason ewan province, in Canada.” “Oh”, he said somewhat surprised, “Do you know Chad Stretch from Beechy?” “Of course I know Chad,” I told him. “I said I came from Canada.” Chad Stretch and Y.T. had trained together in the same company in Camp Shilo, Manitoba and when he went overseas he married the boys sister. Chad was the only Canadian that the young fellow knew, but I’ll bet he is telling his children that everybody knows everybody in Canada. In one camp our company was put on kitchen fatigue and on entering it, one fellow noticed a big bread slicer and immediately volunteered to slice bread. Sorry, the cook informed him that the machine didn’t work. Sned was issued six

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knives and told to slice bread for 300 men. What a thrill it was. Sned had always been the company bum and was continually borrowing my bike. For a week there Y.T. rode his bike around the country while “Sned” sliced bread. For all his self acclaimed experts and experience in the trade, he had never developed a real liking for the job. Phyllis and myself (after some years of discussion) have come to an agreement about dishes. She cooks the meals and Y.T. washes the dishes . . . or we “tour” the local restaurants. The price of a cup of coffee being what it is, we often sit at home with a sink full of undone, dirty dishes. (Nice bit of alliteration there) I suppose a fellow could go on and on about the thrills of his army life, but at 90 plus what can be more thrilling that a clean plate. Yours Truly is a little hesitant to tell about this one in case he gives the impression we Canadian soldiers were a little crude at times. Actually we were, at times, but in this case can maybe be forgiven. We had quite a rough time getting into the town of Veen as it was guarding the only escape route across the Rhine River. We settled into one of the houses that wasn’t smashed. We couldn’t forget

those hours of pear diving during the many kitchen fatigues during our training, and while we were sitting around we found a whole cupboard full of willow pattern plates and when mess time rolled around, a whole line of mess tin equipped soldiers ended up in Scorchy MacIntosh’s kitchen carrying shiny white dinner plates. Believe me, Scorchy’s group didn’t eat any better but, as mentioned, maybe we can be forgiven when we were through our meal, out the window those plates went. Still trying to steal some of Shakespeare’s stuff, enter Major McCordie: “Look here you guys,” said the Major (commonly known as Spit and Polish Pete). One of our planes just dropped us a whole string of photos off the front line. And at Veen they show a house surrounded with numerous white dots around it. The enemy is taking a few photos too, and I advise you to move out. We moved out, and in a short while that house was flattened. Pearl diving must have some advantages though, as a dirt farmer girls never seemed to like my dirty hands but after washing dishes for a while they are nice and clean. And girls still don’t like me. You can’t win.

Biggar Lodge News by Karen Kammer, Recreation Co-ordinator Hello Everyone. Another busy week has went by. Quite a few residents celebrated their birthdays this week and of course Father’s Day was an extra think to celebrate. Last week at the lodge we started the week with some adorable visitors. The St. Gab’s Grade 1 class stopped by and sang some of their favourites songs at school. After they showed the residents their work books. In the afternoon we had swingbowling. Tuesday morning was current events. We read a lot about the passing of Mr. Hockey (Gordie Howe). The residents talked about how great

he was. We had Scattergories at 2:30. Wednesday morning was baking tasty treats for Father’s Day. In the afternoon we had t-ball and exercises. Thursday morning was Bible study. We read about Jesus and the alligator story. From 11:30 to 1 we had our monthly summer burger sale. Five dollars got everyone a burger, pop and chips. The proceeds went to the Activity Department. Even though it was cold and sprinkling outside we were able to stay indoors for lunch. Hopefully July’s will be better. Bingo was on at 2:30. Friday morning the PALs were here for Bible study. Barbecue Club was down Willow. Ice

cream cones were served in the afternoon. Saturday morning was Home Sweet Home bingo and a movie. Sunday was Father’s Day. We had cupcake mustaches and John Deere tractors with rice krispie hay bales on the side. Fish table centres were on the tables. The men were treated to a coffee party. They were given glass pop bottles that had a little message on the side “Thanks Pops.” The Jantzens were here for church. Take care everyone and talk to you next week.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016

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Delta Fay Cruickshank of the Biggar Museum and Gallery Since 1909, men and women have come from all over the world to settle at the divisional point on the railway called Biggar. Many came by rail, the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway train station being their first stop. Stepping out of the back of the station, a dirt road rose above them. As the people came, each with ideas and dreams, buildings and businesses began to grow and flourish. A Main

Street and avenues were created. Surveyors came and mapped out the dreams of many of the early businessmen and community leaders. Hotels, restaurants, lumber yards, hardware stores, dry goods stores, billiard halls, drug stores sprang up quickly and by 1911, Biggar was becoming a village, with business and residential sections. Many of these first businesses were in buildings that are still here: the train station, the Biggar Hotel, the CIBC building, Mooneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

business. Most of the buildings are still standing, and continue to be businesses serving the community, for over a hundred years. (Photo courtesy Biggar Museum and Gallery)

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A lot has changed since the first settlers left the brand new train station and walked up the dusty Main Street. These newcomers came with fresh ideas, and hopes and dreams to make this point on the prairie their home. Here is where they built their

Hardware, Ed. H. Erickson Hardware and Stoves, and several more. By 1911, the village became a town, and continued to grow and thrive. Businesses changed hands, of the buildings housed new businesses. Some buildings were lost to fire. But, these were rebuilt, and continued to prosper. Through the Great WAr, the Dirty Thirties, and then another world war, and yet, Biggar businesses, though they struggled, still continued. They brought goods and

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services to the thousands of people who were making the area their home and farms. Photos and town planning maps and dreams for the future are now on display at the Credit Union in the Biggar Museum. Most of the students in Biggar have been invited to tour the gallery and the museum. They will get to see the way of life in Biggar from 1909, and its rapid rise into a flourishing town. The little village that grew to a town and for 105 years has been the centre of business and a secure home for many.

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Food safety continues to swamp common sense Food safety is definitely a front burner issue these days for consumers. And if it is a key issue for consumers, it is something farm producers have to be keenly aware of. The reality of the world today has even the most minor of food scares carried via mainstream press and of course social media to every corner of the populace.

Often cases may be blown out of proportion, but that may well be warranted given the importance of a safe food supply. But there is another question which needs to be part of the discussion surrounding food safety, and that is what might best be done to ensure our food is safe. We see governments increasingly push-

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to result in vitamin deficiency. There are no other significant changes in the amino acid, fatty acid, or vitamin content of food. In fact, the changes induced by irradiation are so minimal that it is not easy to determine whether or not a food has been irradiated.” E. coli is certainly one of the food safety concerns, especially in meat, consumers have, so a process which can kill the bacteria should be embraced. While Canada allows irradiation on products such as flour, spices, onions and potatoes it does not on meats, even though dozens of countries allow it, including the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has allowed the use of irradiation on beef for almost two decades and recently approved the use of irradiation on lobster, shrimp and crab. It would seem we are at the point where food safety concerns should have paved the way for broader use of irradiation and we should move in that direction.

New funding allows students to learn about agriculture in Saskatchewan June 15, the federal and provincial governments announced an additional $400,000 in funding over two years for Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITCSK). This increased funding allows AITC-SK to reach an additional 24,000 students. “This is an important partnership that stems from shared values and an understanding that keeping youth connected to agriculture is necessary to keep our industry strong,” said Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister, Lyle Stewart. “One in eight jobs involves the agriculture and agri-food industry, and we need to ensure young people understand and appreciate how food is produced, and are excited about the diversity of careers the industry offers. I encourage the entire agriculture industry to continue the

momentum and make agriculture education and awareness a priority by enhancing their support of this valuable organization as well.” A five-year funding agreement was established in 2013 and the enhanced funding brings the total government investment during this agreement to more than $1.4 million. Over the past seven years, AITCSK has reached more than 136,000 students. “Last year we were able to reach students in 519 schools from over 200 communities,” explained Sara Shymko, AITC-SK Executive Director. “It is amazing to see how eager and passionate students are to learn about agriculture, many have never been to a farm or met a producer. Our programs work to close those gaps and give students a true sense of what agriculture means to Saskatchewan.”

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Another Phillips 50 winner!

Rachelle Wright, left, presents Renie Schnitzier with the $100 Phillips 50 award last Tuesday at the Rec Valley’s barrel racing competition. Renie ran a 16.8 in the first jackpot then beat her own time by Put the pedal down . . . St. Gabriel School students hit the launch button, sprinting down the Rec Complex track, Friday. The school hosted their annual Track and Field Day, shouting encouragement, urging athletes on. A fun day was had by all! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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NHL, NFL eye future in Las Vegas Professional sports leagues are on the verge of gambling on success in Las Vegas. The National Hockey League was expected to name the Nevada city as its first expansion team since 2000 - at an expansion fee cost of $500 million - and owner Mark Davis of the Oakland Raiders reportedly wants to move his National Football League franchise to Las Vegas. You know what might be next? People might start making legal wagers on NFL and NHL games. Okay, let’s dispense with the sarcasm and get down to business. Whereas the gambling concern might have been a legitimate reason for pro sports teams to stay out of Nevada’s Sin City 20 years ago, things have changed drastically in the last two decades. Bets - legal and notso-legal - can be placed almost anywhere. Gambling is pervasive, with online sites offering games of chance and point-spread wagers available on almost any organized game in the world. Now that daily fantasy sites like Draft Kings and Fan Duel have become established, the

number of pro sports of the biggest reasons gamblers has mushfor its immense popuroomed. larity - and about the How having a sports only concern with havteam based in Las Vegas ing pro sports teams in would have a negative Las Vegas would be the effect is beyond the possibility of organized imagination of most crime trying to influence NFL ownoutcomes ers, who for gamapparently bling reaare giving sons. But Davis’s that poshopes to sibility move his already franchise exists strong conall over sideration. the UnitWhile an ed States. NHL facilIn fact, ity, the wagering T-Mobile on sports Arena, events is recently probably opened more behind the closely Bruce Penton New York regulated New York in Las casino, a Vegas $1.4 billion football stathan elsewhere in the dium, with a hotel-room U.S. tax paying for the bulk of “Future sports betting, it, is still in the planning when it spreads across stages. Millions of people the United States, will be with gobs of money visit modelled after Nevada,” Las Vegas every year Jay Rood of MGM and the stadium would resorts told reporter likely always sell out for Lance Pugmire of the an NFL game, especially L.A. Times. “We’re one of if 75 per cent or more of the most highly regulated the patrons had money industries in America. riding on the outcome. I’d put us up against any Gambling and the NFL banking or Wall Street go hand-in-hand - one regulations. That strin-

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gent. And I would think the leagues will embrace that. We want the same thing the leagues want: games played with integrity.” • Nats manager Dusty Baker, to Reuters, on 6-1, 257-pound catcher Wilson Ramos: “He’s not called The Buffalo for nothing. I’ve never seen a skinny buffalo. Unless he’s real sick.” • Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “Jose Canseco tweeted that when a ‘yellow stone’ park volcano blows it’ll destroy the continental U.S. I don’t know about you, but I prefer to get my scientific forecasts from people who know that ‘Yellowstone’ is one word.” • Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com, with a recollection about a former Yankee slugger: “Mickey Mantle said when Pete Rose broke Ty Cobb’s record: “If I’d a hit that many singles, I’d a wore a dress.” • Norman Chad of the Washington Post, on the Kardashians girls’ penchant for dating professional athletes: “Repeatedly, the Kardashians have sullied our finest in cleats and Nikes. They have sidetracked

more NBA careers than cocaine.” • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “The Detroit Lions plan to add a sideline cheer staff this season because, they say, ‘the Ford Family is unwavering in their commitment to improving the Detroit Lions fan experience.’ Hey, don’t laugh: It was either that or try to field a winning football team.” • Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “Will Power won last week’s IndyCar race. Who was second? Dee Termination?” • Molinaro again: “Saw a headline this week that read, ‘NBC Sports Network to present 330 hours of Rio programming this August.’ To most people, this may look like a simple promo. To me, it’s a mental health warning.” • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Allow me to answer the question: Who is pro baseball’s true all-time hits leader? Ichirose.” • Headline at TheKicker. com: “Pete Rose: ‘I’m by far all-time hit king if you include blackjack.’?” • Currie again: “According to a recent poll, Draymond Green was

the Warrior that Cavaliers fans hated most - by a wide margin. Title that one: Not Everybody Loves Draymond.” • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Russia’s track team is banned from the Rio Olympics due to doping. One woman discus thrower was so upset by this news, she nearly ripped out half of her chest hair.” Care to comment? E-mail brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca.

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Not just a pharmacy -- a family On July 1, 1948 Leslieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drugstore was born. Doreen Wylie has worked there since that date. Doreen, along with her parents, Ivan and Ione Leslie, moved to Biggar following the purchase of Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drugstore. The drug store has operated at 205 Main Street since that time. The business has seen many inte-

remembers the many changes over the 45 years that she worked at Leslieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and Doreen often saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;these things are sent to try us.â&#x20AC;? She also said that if Doreen was at her desk, instead of in the dispensary and she recognized a voice, she would say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is that _______? Send them back to see me.â&#x20AC;? In 2000, Tina Watson

Doreen Wylie has gained many personal achievements over her 68 years in business. She was a licensed pharmacist until her 80th birthday in 2006; 58 years in the profession. She was recognized in 1993 being the first woman honoured by the Saskatchewan Pharmaceutical Association with the Bowl of Hygeia Award

for community service. She served on the Biggar Union Hospital Board for 25 years, the Saskatchewan Ambulatory Advisory Board, and an advisor to Saskatchewan Institute on Prevention of Handicaps. In her 68 years as a Biggarite, Doreen has been active in the Stagette Club, Biggar Chamber of Commerce, organizing parades for decades, the Curling Club (in both curling rinks), Order of the Eastern Star -- recently presented with her 70 year membership pin, Jobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daughters, Daughters of the Nile. In 2011 Doreen received the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medal for Community Service. As Margaret Wheaton said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doreen is vitally interested in the town of Biggar.â&#x20AC;? Her generous support of sports in

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Biggar and surrounding communities, as well as the Biggar and District Music Festival (67 years as a patron), Biggar Museum and Gallery, Biggar Arts Council, New Creation Community Players, Biggar School of Dance, Biggar Diamond Lodge, and the new District Health Facility, to name a few. To sum up, Doreen Wylieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement and commitment to Biggar, the words expressed by Bill Dafoe in a recent email: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doreen, you are a very special lady and your parents would be so proud of you keeping the Leslie name on Main Street so well and alive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have seen so many changes. The store was like a magical wonderland, inks and pens, home perms, veterninary supplies, and all manner of medicines

and first aid supplies, perfumes, aftershaves, not to mention Brylcreme: â&#x20AC;&#x153;a little dab will do you.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;You were there with an open hand when NCCP began -- â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do you need? Make me a list.â&#x20AC;? It was given free, and for many, many years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was privileged to know your Dad, and to spend many hours talking to him and giving me advice that has served me well through the years. Later it was comforting to come into the store and find you in the office presiding over the store. It gave one a feeling of permanence, just like the reign of Queen Elizabeth. To the Queen of Main Street, I congratulate you, Doreen, on your accomplishments, and the celebration of your 90th birthday.â&#x20AC;?

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My next announcement is bitter sweet. We will be losing Mrs. Molnar as she has accepted a position with the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation. Although we know we will feel Mrs. Molnar’s loss, we are very excited for all of the wonderful opportunities this new position will offer her. She will have the unique opportunity to work with Saskatchewan teachers through professional development. Due to staffing reductions we have lose 1.3 FTE from our school which has been absorbed by: Mr. Karras and Ms. Gruending with less office time, reduction in resource time (Mrs. Johnson will now be in Grade 5 full-time) and splitting two age groupings. Our educational associate time has also been reduced 2.2 FTE. Our programming and extracurricular will look different next year, so if you are ever able to lend a hand -- in your students’ class or coaching a team -- please let us know at the school as we would be extremely

grateful for your help. Another change we are making for next year is to switch to a six period day of 58 minutes classed in the middle years/high school. We are making this change to mirror what research is telling us about crucial importance of making time for reading. More information will be coming home at the start of next year about what reading break is and why we are doing it. The staff of LAS are willing to be flexible and work within our reductions, some picking up completely new grade levels or subjects (sometimes 7+ curriculum) and some taking on large classes. I know

our teacher and EAs will make each and every classroom an amazing place for the students of LAS next year. Finally we’d like to extend our congratulation to the graduating class of 2016. We wish you success in your endavours, whether it be work or attending a post-secondary institution in a career of your choice. Congratulations to Lane Anderson, Logan Brokofsky, Paige Brokofsky, Jared Campbell, Amy Chamberlain, Dreyden Dansereau, Ryland Doering, Sejla Drincic, Nathan Dyok, Kelsey Goertzen, Adam Lake, Michael Lysyshyn, Elijah MadPhee-Waldner, Ethan Mathieu, Jacob Ruhland, Austin Shule, Evan Stack, Kirsten Van Marion and Cayla Wipf. We wish you all the best.

Asquith council news for June Asquith Town Council held its regular meeting on June 8. Attending were Mayor Gail Erhart, Councillors Sue Sawicki, Garry Dumont, Ross Beal, Leen Van Marion, foreman Darren Kraft and administrative clerk Faye Fawcett. Absent were Councillor Don Lysyshyn and CAO Holly Cross. Resolutions were made to accept the May 11 regular meeting minutes and the May 30 special meeting minutes as presented. A motion was made to accept the treasurer’s

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Jesus Miracle Crusade celebrates 3rd anniversary

Anniversary celebration . . . Parishoners celebrated the 3rd anniversary of Jesus Miracle Crusade International in May. (Submitted photo) The highest praise, glory, power and thanksgiving in the mighty and precious name of our Dearest Jesus. Reminiscing the endless blessings of our dearest Jesus in His church the Jesus Miracle Crusade International Ministry -- headed by our beloved and Honourable Pastor Wilde E. Almeda and our beloved assistant Pastor Lina C. Almeda where signs, wonders and miracles is an evidence to every believer bearing with them the living testament of God’s grace and mercy. We have celebrated the third triumphant year church anniversary here

in Jesus Miracle Crusade International Ministry -Biggar Outreach Ministery on May 22 at Biggar Community Hall. We were so honoured to ahve with us our Bel. Min. Wilde James Almeda, with his wife, Thinne and their children, Eanne, Alyannah and Paul from California to fellowship with us and for the powerful message of salvation that he delivered. Together with our brethren all the way from Vancouver, Winnipeg, Alberta (Grande Prairie, Calgary and Edmonton) who took their long hours of travel by land to commune with us. We are all part of the victory.

Truly a great revival to our faith. God will bless all our efforts. Miracles that we witness in this ministry are so amazing. That is why this true church of God is crusading all over the world. For our beloved parents in faith started this ministry with nothing. They depend everything to the Lord even their children were offered and trained to care the ministry. They lived a life of long hours of praising and long days of fasting that reaches to 93 days by the grace of God. They become the most persecuted servants of the Lord. They endured hardships, per-

secutions and trials with passtion to dedicate their lives fully in submission

to the will of God. They were mocked by different church leaders to encumber people from listening to them, until the Lord Himself touch the hearts of the people and spoke to them through their dreams that they are His anointed servants entrusted them with full power and authority to preach the pure word of God. They spread the glorious gospel to everyone, how our dearest Jesus makes miracles from making the blind man to see, the lame to walk, lepers were cleansed, heal all kinds of incurable sickness and diseases. Empowering people to cast out the

spirit of communism, rebellion and terrorism. Transforming criminals to be a law abiding individual and drug addicts to be freemen and responsible citizens. Our dearest Jesus has been opening doors through this church, binding the power of darkness and preparing the way to the deliverance of every humankind. “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthened and settle you.” 1 Peter 5:10.

Singing praises . . . The weekend was filled with music and praise to the Lord. (Submitted photo)

The Independent

CLOSED Friday, July 1 & Monday, July 4

THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TOWN OF BIGGAR PERMANENT PART-TIME POSITION

CLERK-TYPIST POSITION: This is an in scope union position providing administrative support to management and other office staff which includes word processing of correspondence, minutes, documents, filing, record keeping, invoicing, processing utility and tax accounts plus other assigned duties. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will have good communication skills, ability to work with department heads, co-workers and the general public. Must have experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office and also have the ability to learn current office accounting systems. Must be bondable. SALARY RATES: As per union agreement. INFO/APPLICATIONS: Further information call Barb or Marty at 306-948-3317. Submit applications including resume and references no later than 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 2016 to Barb Barteski, CAO, Town of Biggar, P.O. Box 489, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Fax 306-948-5134 or email: bbarteski@townofbiggar.com The Town of Biggar wishes to thank all prospective applicants; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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OBITUARIES Gwendoline Ferris (nee Hughes) October 31, 1933 - February 15, 2016 A Memorial Ceremony will be held for Gwendoline Ferris, nee Hughes, at Perdue United Church, Perdue, Sask. on SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016 at 12 noon. All friends are invited to attend. She was born at Perdue, Sask. on October 31, 1933 and died in Edmonton, Alta. on February 15, 2016. 25p1

A book of Memorial Verses is available for your selection at The Biggar Independent. Stop in at 122 Main Street.

OBITUARIES

Frank Anthony Gabriel

Tanya (Kevin) Sedgwick and granddaughters, Rebecca and Macy, and grandson, Carson; son, Collin (Lindy) Gabriel, granddaughter, Abby and grandson, Ethan; his sisters, Penny (Mary) spouse Dennis; and Alicia (Alice) spouse John; nephews, Brad and Cam (Kate) Cooper of Vancouver, B.C.; numerous cousins on his momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side; cousin, Ann McIsaac and her family on his dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side; plus many relatives in the Czech Republic. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Czech Hall Renovation Fund or Rosetown & District Health Foundation. It was Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wish to be cremated and some of his ashes scattered on his farm and some buried in an urn in Edna Rose Cemetery. Funeral Service will be held at Rosetown United Church on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jo-Ann Hills officiating. Words of Remembrance, Cam Cooper, Ann McIssac and Rebecca Sedgwick; Poem, The Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creed by Mary Lou and Shane Grove; Memorial Register Attendants, Myles and Diane Hradec; Ushers, Jack Pich, Nick Dietz and Andy Nodwell; organist, Brenda Hamilton; soloist, Cheryl Pearce, â&#x20AC;&#x153;These Handsâ&#x20AC;?. Honourary Bearers are all those who shared in Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life; Urn bearers are Ted Hradec and Norm Hieb; grace at luncheon, Phyllis Sedgwick, the family invited everyone to lunch following service. Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our family serving your family since 1963â&#x20AC;?. gfsc1

December 20, 1936 - June 17, 2016 Frank Anthony Gabriel was born December 20, 1936 in a shack on the same halfsection where the farm is now located. He attended Britton School, many times walking, riding a horse or skiing. Frank had to quit school to help out on the family farm. Frank loved farming , but he especially loved tools, machines(John Deere of course), yard work and flying. He enjoyed listening to old-time music and anyone who came to his house on a Saturday night would hear â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Old Time Dance Partyâ&#x20AC;? on CJWW radio. In his early years, Frank was the pitcher on the Britton Ball Team. He also was an avid curler, skipping his own rink with much success. Frank suffered with rheumatoid arthritis since he was in his 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the constant pain forced him to give up the sports he loved. Many times he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lift his arms or do up the buttons on his shirt, but he continued to farm with the help of Dr. Janet Markland (deceased) and Dr. Alfred Ernst. In 1973 he married a young teacher, Marlene Feeley. They had two children, Tanya and Collin. Frank was very proud of all Tanyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accomplishments and very proud to see Collin carry on his love and commitment to the family farm. He worked all his life to make things easier for his children. He had a special place in his heart for his granddaughters, Rebecca and Abby and Macy. At her baby shower, Tanya told everyone that she had tried for 23 years to wrap her dad around her little finger and Rebecca did it in one day!! Frank took great pleasure in spending time with Abby and watching her smile. He enjoyed talking to little Macy and helping her build Lego. Carson and Frank both loved to tease and Frank enjoyed Carsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sense of humour. Frank was very proud when Ethan Anthony was born to make four generations of Anthonys on the farm. Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nephew, Cam Cooper, spent 10 summers on the farm and then returned to be Frank and Collinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right hand man. Cam could help Frank find the humour in difficult situations. Frank enjoyed moose hunting when he was younger, retelling many stories with Stan Jiricka and Jim Pravda. He also liked fishing and had a few fly-in fishing trips, a trip to B.C. to fish halibut plus had his dugout stocked with Rainbow Trout and Atlantic Salmon. He obtained his private pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license in 1971 and bought his red and white Cessna 172 Skyhawk II in 1975. Flying was Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way of relaxing. It was difficult for him to sell his plane in 2006. Frank worked very hard all his life to become a successful farmer. People would ask him his religion and he would reply â&#x20AC;&#x153;farmerâ&#x20AC;?. His determination and foresight can be seen in his farmyard. All the beautiful trees and acres of lawn, which he faithfully watered and weeded, are a tribute to him. Frank chose to spend his holidays working on the farm and in his yard. Frank passed away peacefully on the evening of June 17th, after a two month struggle with his health. We hope that Papa is free from pain and suffering now that he has been taken to Heaven on the Heaven bus. (according to Abby). Frank was predeceased by his mother, Tillie, in 1984 and his father, Tony, in 1986; uncles Frank and Ed Hradec and aunts Alice Gelinas, Ruby Hradec and Stella Novotny. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; daughter,

Fred Surik April 13, 1921 - June 14, 2016 The passing of Fred Surik of Biggar, Sask. occurred on June 14, 2016 at the age of 95 years. Fred Surik was born in Saskatoon, Sask. on April 13, 1921, the youngest child of Karl and Dora Surik. The family moved to the Biggar district and started farming in the spring of 1930 and the children attended Gagenville School. Fred took a barbering course in 1954 - 55 and shortly thereafter opened, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barber Shopâ&#x20AC;?. As a result, he got to know almost everyone in Biggar, including several generations of families until his first retirement in 1973. He then worked at the Battleford Provincial Park in the summers and spent the winters in Arizona. He finally retired in 1985 and spent the winters in Arizona as long as he physically could do so. Fred was predeceased by his sisters, Olga, Anne, Myrtle and his brother, Tom. He leaves behind several nieces, nephews; very special friend, Kathy Franks; and many friends. A Memorial Graveside Service was held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at the Biggar Cemetery with Pastor Mark Kleiner officiating followed by a Celebration of Life Tea at the Biggar New Horizons at 2:00p.m. Special tribute was given by Jim Rickwood. Honourary Bearers are all those who shared in Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Friend to Allâ&#x20AC;?. Tributes may be directed to Biggar New Horizons Project, Box 631, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our family serving your family since 1963â&#x20AC;?. gfsc1

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THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016

Obituaries Glenn Albert Clements Glenn Albert Clements passed away peacefully at the Dr. Cooke Extended Care Home in Lloydminster, Alta., on January 21, 2016, at the age of 89 years. Glenn will be sadly missed by his son, David and his wife, Georgina, of Lloydminster, Alta.; his daughter, Dawn of Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont.; his daughter-in-law, Brenda of Red Deer, Alta.; his grandchildren, Ross, Heather, Davro and Cole; and three great-granddaughters, Anna, Eden and Mary. Glenn was predeceased by his wife, Esther, in 2011; and his son, Ross, in 1994. Glenn and Esther lived in Biggar, Sask. from 1952 to 1979, where they owned and operated Biggar Agencies and raised their family. Glenn and Esther made lifelong friends in the Biggar area. Glenn had very fond memories of his time in Biggar and spoke of them often. After leaving Biggar, Glenn and Esther lived in Saskatoon, Sask. briefly, then moved to Victoria, B.C. for 15 years, then to Westback, B.C. for 14 years, and to Lloydminster in 2009. It was Glenn’s wish that he be cremated and that a funeral service not be held. 25p2

Cards of Thanks The family of Arvid Johnson would like to thank the first responders and ambulance attendants. Your kindness and compassion at a difficult time was greatly appreciated. Thank you also to our neighbours, friends and family. We appreciate the food, awesome flower arrangements and donations we received and especially the support and comfort you provided. Clara, Scott, Evan, Suzanne, Shawnie, Damon, Delanie, Kaylie, Quinton and Logan. gfsc1

INVITATIONS

FOR SALE

FRIDAY, JUNE 24: You are invited to a Come & Go Tea Birthday party in honour of JUNE HOPPE’s 85th birthday at Biggar New Horizons from 2 - 4 p.m. Everyone welcome. 24p2

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90th

Please join us to honour

Doreen Wylie’s th

90 Birthday and 68 years of business and services to Biggar and District

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 2- 4 p.m. @ Biggar Community Hall Everyone Welcome! Please, no gifts or cards

NOTICE

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Biggar Museum & Gallery will be accepting donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles for the month of June ONLY! 21c5

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Vehicles

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 500,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306649.1400 or email classifieds@swna. com for details. STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”SUPER SAVINGS-ADDITIONAL 10% OFF NOW!” 20X21 $5,794 25X25 $6,584 30X31 $9,600 32X35 $10,798 42X51 $16,496. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

WANTED Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 tfn 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. tfn WANTED: Shed antlers, old traps, wild fur and castors. Phone 306-2787756, Bryon or 306-278-2299, Phil.

AUCTIONS COMING EVENTS

Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks... Dodge... GMC... Ford... Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260. Lloydminster

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

LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 219 1/4’s South - 100 1/4’s South East - 46 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 57 1/4’s West - 50 1/4’s

ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

FARM AN D P AS TU RE LAN D AV AILAB LE TO RE N T

7:00 p.m. Mid Sask Community Futures 500 Progress Avenue Outlook, Sask.

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT.

For any further information, call our office at 867-9566 or 1-888-929-9990

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Phone: 306-948-3344; Fax: 306-948-2133 Email: tip@sasktel.net www.biggarindependent.ca CLASSIFIED AD RATES Deadline - Monday at 5 p.m. 25 words or less ...... $13.00 per week over 25 words ...... 25¢/word If The Independent P.O. Box Number is used add $3.00 PLEASE READ YOUR AD -- Advertisers should read their advertisement the FIRST ISSUE it APPEARS and report any errors in time for the next insertion. The Independent is responsible subject to the conditions noted above, for ONLY the first incorrect insertion.

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HOUSES FOR RENT Two bedroom house for rent, fridge/stove. For viewing and info call 306-948-2958. 23p3 Two and three bedroom houses for rent. Close to downtown and school. Fridge and stove included. For viewing call 306-948-3674 or 306-948-9517 or 306-948-7022. 50tfn

Charter/ Sherwood Apartments 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satellite systems, laundr y facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwasher s, air conditioning, parking with plugins. For more information call: Karen/Kevin 948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. Biggar

SERVICES

THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SERVICES Biggar & District ARTS Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/ events. Contact Denise @ 306948-2452 19tfn CUSTOM ROOFING INC. Full Service Roofing. Great Rates! Residential & Commercial. 50 Years in Sask. Shingle - Torch On - CanSeal Protective Coatings seals, protects & restores Metal RoofsRepairs. Full Liability & WCB - BBB Member FREE ESTIMATES 306244-4343.

PART-TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT WANTED The Town of Asquith is inviting individuals to submit a resume for the position of part-time Office Assistant with the Town of Asquith. This position will be part-time, with a possibility of it turning into a fulltime position in the future. Respondents must either have their LGA Course and Class C certification or be willing to work towards it. Experience with Munisoft computer software would be an asset but is not necessary. Please have all resumes stating qualifications in at the Asquith Town Office by 4:00 p.m. on July 15, 2016. Mailing address of Box 160, Asquith, SK, S0K 0J0. For more information, please contact the Asquith Town Office at 306-329-4341.

BIGGAR ASSOCIATED GOSPEL CHURCH corner of 8th Ave.W. and Quebec St., Biggar

Sunday Worship â&#x20AC;¢ 10:50 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Ladies Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. Church office phone, 306-948-3424

BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH 907 Quebec St. and corner Turnbull Ave., Biggar Sunday Worship Service â&#x20AC;¢ 11 a.m. Coffee and fellowship to follow service.

JUNE 26â&#x20AC;¦ Musical Service by Biggar United Church Joy Singers JULY 3 and 10â&#x20AC;¦ NO church services

Church office phone, 306-948-2280, Rev. Jane Gallagher

PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS) If YOU areâ&#x20AC;¦ â&#x20AC;¢ NEW to our communities of Biggar/Landis/Perdue â&#x20AC;¢ Have a new baby Call WELCOME

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Sheila Itterman We have gifts and information www. welcomewagon.ca

JUNE WORSHIP @

Please arrange to pick up photos that have been used for publications. â&#x20AC;¦Thanks, The Independent

ST. PAULâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ANGLICAN CHURCH

Corner 4th Ave. E. & King St., Biggar â&#x20AC;¢ 10:30

a.m.

For more information/pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner @ 306-948-3731, 306-951-7122.

ST. GABRIEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 109 - 7th Ave. W, Biggar Father Michel Bedard Parish Phone: 306-948-3330

MASS TIME 3UNDAY s A M Sunday School during service

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Landis, Sask.

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Everyone Welcome!

Go camping, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why by News Canada If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning a family camping trip soon, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re part of the 62 per cent of Canadians who may have already started their summer adventures. Or perhaps, you still need convincing? Here are a few of the best reasons, say enthusiasts, to take your family camping this summer: â&#x20AC;¢ Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get out and enjoy nature. You deserve to soak up some vitamin D after enduring the Canadian winter, so go breathe in that fresh air. â&#x20AC;¢ Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to travel locally (and inexpensive-

ly) and get to know the country you call home. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of natural beauty here, so go looking for it. â&#x20AC;¢ Teach your kids some basic survival skills. While you hope theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never need them, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to learn how to cook a simple meal, start a fire, and be respectful of wildlife habitats. â&#x20AC;¢ Reconnect as a family in the absence of screens. Technology is helpful, but it can get in the way of quality time. Bring a camera to capture the best memories, and leave the rest at home.

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HEALTH/WELLNESS

Moonlight Therapy Janet & Candice Moon Colour Energy Therapists â&#x20AC;¦for info & appts

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THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17

THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016

OPTOMETRISTS HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ELECTRICAL

NCM Home Maintenance • Residential & Commercial Painting • Handyman Service • Labour Hire • 1A Certified Licence

Nick Maguire BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291

Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

306.948.3325 PHILLIPS ELECTRIC s 2ESIDENCE s #OMMERCIAL 7IRING &OR FREE ESTIMATES Ph: 306-948-5393

PLUMBING & HEATING

Perdue, Sask.

Peter Hofmeister Journeyman Electrician

Licenced, Insured & Bonded Over 15 years experience

Cell 1-306-753-9807 • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM

306-951-8004 ARGUE’S

EAVESTROUGH

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar, Sask.

306-948-3389 Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

FOR RENT

NOW SERVING THE BIGGAR AREA

Derek Argue

306-375-7055

FREE ESTIMATES ► Eavestrough ► Soffit/Fascia ► Siding ► All other Exterior needs....

Box 277, Perdue, SK S0K 3C0

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

DENTAL

Doctors of Optometry

115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.

OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone:306.882.2123 New Patients Welcome!

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC

Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

Call: 306-948-2101

THIS SPACE IN THIS DIRECTORY IS AVAILABLE FOR ONLY

$161.20 PLUS GST… ONE COLUMN X

FOR

2 INCHES

26-WEEK

PREPAID COMMITMENT (regular price is $20.16 per week = $524.16 plus gst)

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306-948-3408

306.948.3344

Contact THE INDEPENDENT 306-948-3344

CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

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

In BIGGAR Every Tuesday

rod.campbell@sasktel.net 122 Main St., Biggar, SK

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main St., Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311 LEGAL SERVICES

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

306-948-3346

ROSETOWN DENTAL

BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Box 323, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Danny Pickett Travis Poletz 306-230-4535 306-948-6570 saskwestconstruction@outlook.com

“Setting a Higher Standard” ∆New Construction ∆Re-roofs ∆Torch-on ∆Tile ∆Metal ∆Asphalt ∆All repairs ∆Shakes ∆Inspections NOW DOING ∆ Eavestroughing ∆ Downspouts ∆ Soffit & Facia We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453

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306-717-2818

EAVESTROUGHING FREE ESTIMATES 5-inch continuous eavestrough

MADGE ROOFING INC.

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#ELL 306-221-6888

WESTWIND ELECTRIC LTD.

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Perdue Ag Project making $ for arena rebuild . . . The Perdue Community Agriculture Project (PCAP) is an ag-based fund raiser in which business and individuals help by donation products or services to help grow a crop. Funds of the sale will go to a particular project, which will be the Perdue Arena Rebuild. Pat

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Québec and Saskatchewan join forces on carbon capture Philippe Couillard, Premier of Québec, and Brad Wall, Premier of Saskatchewan, have agreed to expand their collaborative relationship to further develop the potential of carbon capture and storage (CCS) - a technology aimed at enabling major emitters to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The collaboration announced June 16 will contribute to the development of knowledge and best practices to reduce GHG emissions through carbon capture and storage while improving the economic return on projects by reusing the captured carbon for other purposes. Specifically, the two provinces have agreed to accelerate the development and deployment of CCS technologies; Exchange updates and information on CCS projects and technologies; and Work together to explore opportunities of further collaborations, notably with the recently established BHP Billiton SaskPower CCS Knowledge Centre. “We have put in place a cap and trade mechanism in Québec, an instrument recognized throughout the world to fight climate change and reduce GHGs while fostering innovation in green technologies,” Couillard said. “To

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