Webpaper 28 by The Biggar Independent

Vol. 105 No. 28

THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014

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CN makes application to demolish railway station

any of our readers have noticed the public notice signs plastered all over the CN station at the end of Main Street and have let us know. There is also an ad in this issue of The Independent. It states that CN proposes to demolish its railway station and has applied in accordance with the Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act to proceed with this process. The application will be filed on July 25 with Hon. Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment. If anyone objects to the proposed demolition they may send a letter stating their reasons to the address listed in the ad. As mentioned above there is already talk around town regarding the station. The emails that have been sent to The Independent question the

like a heart transplant. advice. residents now know validity of saving such a but one reader thought A f t e r h e a r i n g m a n y that at least a process dilapidated building. It perhaps, for example, Of course, this process has been described as an t h e t i m b e r s m i g h t would require working comments in past years has been initiated to w i t h a q u a l i f i e d about the condition and deal with the crumbling “eye sore at the end of be saved and used to restore another building curatorial person who state of the building at structure. Main Street.” could provide expert the end of Main Street, Some brief research in the province. Sort of into the act says that before a building can be demolished all resources to repair it have been exhausted. Then it comes down to a question of safety and health issues for the citizens of the community. There have been other suggestions put forward as Biggar doesn’t want t o f o r g e t i t s r a i l wa y heritage. It should be noted that there is a caboose at the entrance to Biggar which indicates that history. But another suggestion was to restore the gardens and grounds to their former beauty and erect a monument on the site. This would be more feasible in terms of fundraising and still preserve the railroad’s prominence in Biggar. Future of station in the air . . . This week there were signs (see inset) posted I t i s q u e s t i o n a b l e around the CN station at the end of Main Street. As you can see the shingles whether or not there are falling off as are the eavestroughs. What was once a bustling workplace is anything worthwhile is now in desperate need of major, major repairs. CN is making an application to salvageable given the the federal minister of environment on July 25. For a more detailed explanation of what s t a t e o f t h e b u i l d i n g the public notice says see the ad on Page 8 of this issue of The Independent. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Saskatchewan credit unions accepting donations for Red Cross disaster response The coverage of the ﬂoods in the southeastern part of Saskatchewan shows that Mother Nature has a mind of her own and disasters can happen. Roads disappeared,

some communities were evacuated with many towns and rural municipalities declaring a state of emergency. It is at times like this

that people come together in a show of strength and help each other. In the days following the rains, the premier toured the area and appealed to

A visit to RCMP . . . Cst. Regan Eyford shows some of the day camp kids the computer system. The day camp toured the RCMP ofﬁces on Tuesday and learned lots of stuff. The annual day camp is running again this year at Jubilee Stadium and organizers have many activities and fun things planned for the kids during July and August. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

the federal government f o r a s s i s t a n c e. F l o o d recovery centres were opened and were manned by representatives from various groups, one of these being the Canadian Red Cross. On July 4 the Canadian Red Cross and Saskatchewan credit unions announced that cash donation to help Saskatchewan residents devastated by recent disasters will be accepted at participating S a s k a t c h e wa n c r e d i t unions from July 4-25. Biggar and District Credit Union is one of the participating credit unions in this initiative. Based on experience from the 2011 ﬂoods, the Red Cross is preparing for a large recovery effort to help Saskatchewan families return to their homes. The Red Cross is currently mobilizing personnel and supplies,

such as flood clean-up kits, to assist people impacted by ﬂooding. “The Red Cross plans to be there to help families and communities rebuild after ﬂooding in the weeks a n d m o n t h s a h e a d ,” s a y s R e b e c c a B e n k o, Operations Manager for the Canadian Red Cross in Saskatchewan. “We appreciate the continued support of Saskatchewan credit unions for helping to make it even easier for people to support Red Cross disaster operations here in Saskatchewan.” “Saskatchewan credit unions believe in helping communities and are especially proud to be able to assist the people in our own province who are suffering after the devastating f l o o d s ,” s a y s D e b b i e Lane, Executive VicePresident, SaskCentral. “Saskatchewan credit unions are prepared

to help the Red Cross collect donations fro support relief efforts in Saskatchewan.” The Canadian Red Cross relies on generous Canadians and corporations to support families impacted by disaster. The assistance provided by Red Cross does not duplicate other available assistance or services and is designed to ensure that essential needs are met and families receive the support they need to recover from disaster. Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will help support families as they recover from disaster. This support may include household repair and clean up materials, replacement items for children such as cribs, occupational and transportation support and replacement of essential health items.

2 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

Pictures of the present CN station showing various forms of disrepair. The above photo illustrates the building is sagging and falling down with doorways being boarded up and parts of the building falling off. Lower left with the “tea house” (as one reader called it) overgrown by bushes. Lower top right is a front view of the station. Shingles need to be replaced (and a

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much needed paint job) not to mention windows will need to be replaced. Lower bottom right is another view of the station with some much needed work, bushes are overgrown. It is not clear whether the structure is even sound but from these photos it certainly doesn’t look like it. Public notice signs are stapled at various intervals around the building. (Independent photos by Daryl Hasein)

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NWT posts strong financial result for first six month The Board of Directors of North West Terminal Ltd. (NWT) is pleased to announce positive financial results for the company after its first six months of operations in 2013-14. For the period beginning November 1, 2013 and ending April 30, 2014, NWT posted revenues from consolidated operations of $69.2 million and an EBITDA of $4,730,669 (unaudited). This resulted in a net profit of $2,158,882 or 66¢ per share. The financial performance of the company is behind the same period last year when the company posted revenues from operations of $71.8 million, an EBITDA of $6,159,863 and a net profit of $3,511,009 or $1.07 per share. Management reported

that earnings were down from the previous year primarily because of vessel demurrage and contract delay penalties due to railway service issues for the grain division and reduced margins due to reduced volumes for the bioproducts division. “The Board of Directors is pleased with the company’s performance in the ﬁrst half of they year,” says NWT’s President John Leier. “Rail service over the winter was abysmal and resulted in signiﬁcant costs for NWT in terms of vessel demurrage charges and contract delay penalties. We are pleased that the company was able to navigate through these challenges,” Leier farms near Denzil, Saskatchewan. NWT is an independent

Proper form . . . This attentive pupil is obviously listening to the swim instructor as she reaches out making sure she has the proper form for the stroke. The Biggar Aquatic Centre is busy during the morning hours as swim lessons are well underway for

the season. This week the temperatures were warm so the lessons are lots of fun. It’s only on the cold days that it is hard to get them in the pool. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

f a r m e r- s h a r e h o l d e r owned company headquartered near Unity in the northwest

region of the province. NWT owns and operates an inland grain terminal and a bio-products facility

at its Unity location. NWT is also an owner of GNP Grain Source Ltd.

in Calgary and Alliance Grain Terminal Ltd. in Vancouver.

of what and when you are eating. • Try to avoid bad habits that can cause weight gain, such as eating too fast, eating when you’re not hungry, skipping meals, and always having dessert. • Don’t feel like you always need to “clean your plate”. • Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats. • Eat less food with high fat and sugar content. • Read nutrition information on food labels. Pay attention to serving sizes. • Bake or grill foods instead of frying or breading them. • If you indulge in a high-calorie food, make

sure to limit yourself to only a small portion. • Set speciﬁc goals for exercising, such as the amount of time you will spend and how many times you will exercise each week. • Choose an activity you enjoy. Walking is a good place to start. • Pair up with an exercise buddy, friend, or family member, to help you stay motivated. • Consider working with a dietitian or trainer or joining a gym or health club if you need more structure. • Don’t get discouraged by setbacks. Keep moving forward toward your goal. As you lose weight, your dress size or pants

size is likely to drop as well. But you will also feel better and have more energy. Plus, keeping a healthy weight can lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Keeping these numbers in check lowers your risk of serious health problems like diabetes, heart attacks,

and strokes. There are medicines that can help people lose weight, but they aren’t for everybody. Even with the medicines, you’ll need to stick with a healthy lifestyle to see good results. If you have questions about these medicines, talk to your health care provider.

For Health’s Sake by Carmen McGregor BSP About two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. So it’s easy to see why so many people want to lose at least a couple of pounds, and sometimes more. Losing weight is not easy. We have such fast-paced lives. Time for exercise and preparing healthy meals can be hard to come by. But if you put your mind to it and stick to your goals, you can have success. Keep in mind that for losing weight, slow and steady is best. Small changes can have big results. Crash diets, gimmicks, and weight loss supplements are not the way to go and can

sometimes be dangerous. In fact, people who lose just one or two pounds in one week, you’ll need to reduce your calories by about 500 to 1000 per day. You can do this by eating fewer calories, burning more calories through physical activity, or a combination of both. Here are some practical tips you can use to help with your weight loss plan: • Set goals. Be realistic. • Write down the reasons you want to lose weight. Post this list somewhere you can see it often to help you stay motivated. • Write down everything you eat for a few days so you have a realistic idea

Yum -- lots of variety . . . The Farmers Market is up and running again for another year. There is always lots of fresh produce and baking (everything from fresh baked bread to pies) to be had not to mention a chance for a visit with your neighbours. So, if you want “fresh from the garden” remember the market every Tuesday. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014

Letter to the Editor…

A building does not deÀne our heritage No doubt there will be some mixed feelings regarding the CN notice to demolish its railway station at the end of Main Street. On the one hand there is the issue of preserving our railway heritage and there is some emotional connections. On the other there is the issue of whether the building has become a health and safety hazard. There comes a time when some questions have to be put forward and answered with a hard nosed perspective. Let’s take the emotional side out of the equation. Is the building worth saving? How much money will have to be raised to do so? Who is going to spearhead and keep it going (for a number of years)? What are the other options? What about ongoing maintenance? Is it really necessary to have a bricks and mortar building to deﬁne the history of the CN in Biggar or are there other ways to remember the railroad? The suggestion of restoring the gardens and grounds to their former glory has some merit. I remember when we ﬁrst moved to town the gardens were lush and green. It was a great place to congregate at the end of Main Street. Somewhere in my memory banks I remember a festival or some community event being held there with a barbeque and kids playing. Without the building, think of the view. Then with the grounds restored. What a great place to hold Town and Country Fair Days. A town can never have enough green spaces. It could be a great park for community events, weddings, fair days, midnight madness at Christmas with a starting point for the sleigh rides. Perhaps the CN unions would contribute to a building which could be used for warming up or serving hot chocolate -- maybe the facade could be built to look like a replica of the station in its glory days. The possibilities are endless. Above all, any new structure or monument or whatever other ideas can be put forward would be safe.

Several notices are stapled to the Biggar CN station regarding demolition of the building. Application for demolition to the government heritage people will be made on July 25 and will allow for 60 days notice for anyone wanting to petition it. By the end of September they could be well on the way to getting rid of it. I walked around the building and the notices

were posted in several locations. The south side of the building looks far worse than the terrible condition of the north side. Hopefully, CN will clean up all its in town property. As for the never really used Via ‘tea house’, it is completely hidden by bushes and God only knows what fate awaits it. The Via “Pole”, where customers are told to

stand a wait to board the train, now has a lift bundle of creosoted ties beside it. I guess that’s a place for the Via riders to sit and wait and wonder if the train will ever come. The very best part of the Via service in Biggar is the assistance and information provided by Via crews from Biggar. Bill Hoult Biggar, SK

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Europe’s airfares a bargain compared to Canada by Mark Milke, Senior Fellow, Fraser Institute “Nothing so liberalizes a man and expands the kindly instincts that nature put in him as travel and contact with many kinds of people,” wrote Mark Twain in an 1867 letter to a San Francisco newspaper. Twain, a fan of travel, naturally hated to see it end. In another letter, this time to a friend, he remarked that “There is no unhappiness like the misery of sighting land (and work) again after a cheerful, careless voyage.” Twain’s love of travel begged the question of how to do it affordably. In Twain’s age, venturing far from home was mostly the preserve of the rich given the relative expense. It was also painfully slow with journeys often measured

in days and weeks, not hours. Fast forward to the 21st century and travel is speedier and relatively cheaper. But for Canadians, our vacation (and business) bills could be reduced if we were not the victims of poor government policy. For example, compare Canadian airfares to what Europeans pay. Booking three weeks in advance, using the travel website Kayak. com (and others to calculate fees and taxes, travel distances, and currency conversions to the Canadian dollar), the results are as follows: For ﬁve return ﬂights in Canada this summer (Calgary-Victoria, Toronto-Ottawa, HalifaxMontreal, VancouverKelowna and WinnipegRegina) totalling 5,367 kilometres, your total bill

is $1,357.73 or 25 cents per kilometre. Contrast that with five in-country flights in Europe (LondonEdinburgh, ParisNice, Milan-Rome, Dusseldorf-Munich, Barcelona-Madrid) totalling 5,358 kilometres. Your European airfare bill? A palatable $723.79, or 14 cents per kilometre, almost half the cost of the Canadian flights. One might theorize that taxes and fees explain the difference between Canada’s higher five-city airfare bill and Europe. Except taxes and fees in Canada account for 32 per cent of the $1,357 five-fare bill; in Europe, taxes and fees account for 49 per cent of the $723 cost. For more “fun,” let’s now compare cross-

border flights between Canada and the United States and then across Europe. If you fly TorontoChicago, Vancouver-San Francisco, CalgaryDenver, WinnipegMinneapolis and Montreal-New York, the total bill for 9,660 kilometres is $2,004.82, or 21 cents per kilometre (with taxes and fees at 32 per cent). Now consider five cross-border flights in Europe with a total return distance of 9,995 kilometres (MunichRome, Dublin-Berlin, Vienna-Athens, PragueBarcelona, LondonParis). Total cost is $1,348.68 or 13 cents per kilometre. In this case, taxes and fees comprise 35 per cent of the bill. A caveat. This is only a case study as tracking

every airline fare is obviously impossible. Still, I perform the comparison year after year and the results are consistent. Europe has cheaper fares relative to Canada. There’s no mystery as to why. Europe has the world’s most open airline markets. That means robust competition which puts downward pressure on fares, facts also noted by the European Union and the OECD, both of whom praise liberalization of the world’s airline markets. Back in the early 1990s, the European Union made a move to full cabotage, allowing any airline in any European Union country to ﬂy into any other nation, to schedule ﬂights incountry, and to pick up

and drop off passengers in that same country. The policy was fully effective as of 1997, when the skies became more consumer-friendly than anywhere in the world. It meant an Irish airline company could pick up and drop off passengers in Germany, a German carrier could shuttle passengers around France, and so forth. The European Union and others have noted the beneﬁts of such liberalized travel and the resulting effects. They include a plethora of new, low-cost carriers, a 34 per cent reduction in real terms in ticket prices, a 220 per cent increase in cross-border routes between 1992 and 2009, a 310 per cent increase in the number of cities served …see Europe, pg 16

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BETC receives much needed funds For over two years North Battleford Bonaventure Lions Club has been fundraising to assist Battlefords Trade and Education Centre (BETC) to replace their over 100 year old building that will better serve the special needs adults who participate in the program. Lion Linda Laycock, a member of Fuel 94 approached the company for a donation for BETC. Fuel 94 understood the need to get this project started

BETC receives donation . . . Lion member Linda Laycock (left) presents a cheque for $1,000 to Ronda Johnson, ofﬁce manager for Battlefords Trade and Education Centre. (Submitted

and made donations as follows: Ray Herzog, board member of Fuel 94, presented Lion Linda Laycock with a cheque for $400 on behalf of Ken Boomhwer from UFA Provost Alta and $600 from Fuel 94 for a total of $1000 to be presented to BTEC. Bonaventure Club presented their donations totaling $1000 to Ronda Johnson. Ofﬁce Manager for BTEC.

Donation on behalf of Fuel 94 . . . Ray Herzog (left), Fuel 94 board member presents a $1,000 cheque to Lion Linda Laycock. (Submitted photo)

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for Pinterest. Some may argue that Pinterest is not social media in its truest form but it is part of the whole social media scene. Pinterest can be addicting. It’s hard to say I’m only going to spend a few minutes looking up something whereas the truth is you will likely ﬁnd yourself surﬁng around for a couple of hours. It’s like those old scrapbooks everyone used to make. You would buy magazines and cut out recipes, or fashions, or quotes then paste them in a scrapbook so you could keep track of them. That’s was Pinterest is

cent female. The average Pinterest user spent about 90 minutes per month and the most popular categories are food and drink, DIY and crafts, women’s apparel, home decor and travel. Teachers use the site to plan lessons. That was

communities and networks”. Sharing information is one thing, especially among people you know. But, how long it takes you to wait in line and get your groceries and hufﬁng and pufﬁng about the staff -- really is that called “information”? And, very often it is an entry from someone who knows someone who knows someone you know. Let’s just say social media is overrated and a mode of communication that is not necessary for me. There are others who may feel differently and that’s great -whatever works for you. Except -- yes there is always an exception --

only in a modern, more convenient sort of way. Instead of pasting into a paper scrapbook the items are save onto “pinboards” online. No more need to use glue and stuff the scrapbooks in a cupboard. I no longer have a cookbook in the cupboard with recipes that are falling off the pages because the glue had dried up. I don’t have to have a book on the cupboard while baking. Instead, I just look it up online, prop up the iPad and bake away. Or, maybe you want to ﬁnd a quilt pattern. Trying to ﬁnd some ideas for outdoor patio designs, or gardening tips, or golf products, pinterest can be your friend. It’s great for teachers to get classroom ideas. Admittedly it is most popular among women. Nielsen estimates that the 2012 Pinterest audience was 70 per

Social media is just not my cup of tea. Facebook doesn’t appeal to me -- the idea of knowing when everyone does their laundry or what colour they have painted their living room is not something that I need to know. It is a waste of time, especially when I could be reading a book. This sentiment follows through to other forms of social media such as YouTube and Twitter. Walking around with a phone in my hand “tweeting” constantly -again a waste of time. Social media is deﬁned as “social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual

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6 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK got so old that he couldn’t pedal his bike anymore, so he sent it out to our brother Bill’s birthday! Bill was a little older than Walt and I, and always claimed a little seniority family wise (including riding “his” bicycle!). It was under Bill’s ever-critical eye and mother’s admonition that he “share”, that Yours Truly jumped on his new (well it was new to us!) bike and started across the yard. Yours Truly had seldom ridden a bike before, and it really wasn’t his fault that he didn’t know how the brakes on that type worked, nor was it really his fault that the barbed wire gate into the feed yard was closed, but guess who ﬁgured he was being unjustly criticized as he pushed an overly bent bike back to Bill and explained to mother why his nice new overalls were torn. For the rest of his life Y.T. never quite got over that! And by “that”, he means he has always felt blamed when anything goes wrong! The “Wonderful Life” that Stewart portrayed so well, just didn’t happen to us! Despite

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PBB (when in doubt blame Bob) I think that a lot of this “poor me” syndrome started way back there when we first started listening to the radio and realized that (although we didn’t know it!) our generation was leading a fairly dull life out here! To heck with robbing crows nests and collecting gopher tails, when a person could sit in a nice quiet room and listen to the everchanging hijinks of “Henry Aldridge”! From that time on, the whole deal of just being ordinary people, leading ordinary dull lives: “weed the garden”, “fill the woodbox”, circumstances things didn’t seem the same! When James Stewart first aired “It’s a

Wonderful Life”, all of a sudden it seemed to us that ours weren’t too nice, and when “Torchy” Peden pedalled his nice, modern bike a mile in record minutes, bikes appeared all over the place, bringing on the above mentioned “poor me” syndrome that Y.T.’s generation has never gotten over! Many of our hometown “friends”, pedalled out to our place to “show off” their nice new wheels, looking down on us peasant types, until we got bikes of our own! And, like I say, all this started a kind of discrimination feeling that we have never gotten over! A Tale of Y.T.’s Sad Past: One of our relations

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was kind of surprised though, that while the old buggy (and its contents) stopped quite quickly, the pony and the shafts kept on going, still holding the reins Y.T. leapt wildly into the air and cleared the dashboard by a good foot before he fell face down into the roadside dirt! The young school teacher screamed, and Walt laughed! (What makes people laugh when they see me wiping dirt out of my eyes?) We all know that mothers do a lot of worrying, Dads are a little different. “I think you had better put a saddle on that wide old mare before you ride her down to get the milk cows,” say Dad to his almost favourite 10-year-old son (a very stubborn boy, as boys go!) But that “stubborn” son jumped up on the broad back of that big old mare, hollered “Giddap” and took off anyway! Down the lane we go “Bumpetty, bumpetty, bump”. Until the “stubborn” young guy found himself hanging on to the horse’s mane to keep from falling off! He ﬁnally did though, but he never let go of that mane – and found himself right under the old mare’s neck and banging against his knees, hoping that he

didn’t fall right under those big hooves! But he did fall! “Goodby” he thought, as the old mare, gingerly stepped over him and never touched him once! Dad laughed! I like to think that Dad laughed because he was relieved Y.T. didn’t get hurt – but tho’ that was was over 80 years ago Y.T. will never forget! Riding Lesson #1 – “Don’t ride a wide horse without a saddle!” Yours Truly has never been much of a book keeper (according to some people he is not much of anything else, either!), but when his mother asked him to burn an old boxful of papers, she should have marked on the box right beside it, “Don’t burn this one!” I guess Y.T. doesn’t have to explain what happened, eh? “Oh no!” she almost cried, “that box you did burn was full of addresses of relations and friends all over the world!” Neither does Y.T. have to explain why the sock he hung up at Christmas time was right full of crumpled up paper come morning! Oh well! A lot of our other plans have gone up in smoke too, eh?

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the continuous thrills he seemed to have. They just didn’t “make our day”! So we just went back to stealing crow’s eggs and collecting gopher tails. Again! Y.T. would like to write here that the high-class life presented on T.V., had a lot of inﬂuence on the “low-class” ones that we were leading. But no! We just kept on the way we always had, doing our bit, making mistakes and being blamed (more or less) for everything that didn’t go right! Just because the steel-tape people print a small unreadable note “add three inches” on the tape case (resulting in Y.T. cutting a expensive 4x12 beam three inches short), is no reason for the ordinary guy to face the wrath of the carpenters! (Carpenters make mistakes too, eh?) Nor was it nice of them to get me to look through a whole truckload of blocks as Y.T. searched for their “woodstretcher”. (Things like that almost make it look like that Y.T. doesn’t know what a “woodstretcher” looks like!) And even when Y.T. was a bit younger, it didn’t seem right that he should be blamed for steering our runaway school pony (and buggy) into a telephone pole in order to slow it down. I

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Museum News What has and will be happening at the Biggar Museum and Gallery . . . by Delta Fay Cruickshank The community of Biggar and area can boast a very fine museum, and exceptional gallery. Grants from municipal, provincial and federal agencies, as well as private donations, allow this happening place to keep on rolling. A very active working board of directors and over 40 volunteers create and host many fund raising events throughout the year; every year! Since the New Year, the Royden Donahue Exhibit Gallery has had many changes. The first big change is the new Halfway House or Sixty Mile Outpost display. Frenchie Bernier, along with his association with the Northwest Mounted Police, First Nations and Metis friends and neighbours created an important stopping off place for the first settlers to the area. Another big change

has been the introduction of an audio system in the museum. New sponsors made the introduction of this new system possible. Several exhibits have a motion sensory narrative by Tanya Schultz. The CNR station has had a facelift, as had the exhibit of the origin of our most famous slogan “New York is Big, But This is Biggar!” Biggar’s Music Legacy has been updated and ﬁlled. Have you seen Luxton’s Millinery or Roger Martin’s classroom yet? Here’s an invitation to come in and see the old and the new changes! The Credit Union Gallery will be ﬁlled with books the whole summer! Fill your winter reading shelves, stock up with more beach and summer reading at this amazing sale! All these books have been donated, so all proceeds go toward supporting the continuing of all the museum has to offer the community of Big-

Step into Biggar’s Past . . . to discover the changes made over the past few months! There is always something happening at the Biggar Museum & Gallery! (Photo courtesy of the Biggar Museum & Gallery)

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gar! There is also a show and sale by Unity artist Grace Gerein and her sister, Donna Delainey from Martensville. Cards, watercolours, large and small canvases are here to pretty up our walls, and possibly yours too! Under development this summer is a brand new DVD that will be shown in the Majestic Theatre display. It will be called “Now and Then” and will be photos of buildings 100 years ago, their names and locations and what is now there. It will be a visual documentation of just how our town has prospered and grown and yet still ﬁlled with the promise of prosperity from the yesteryears! Are you planning on staying in Saskatchewan for the summer? A visit to the museum will give you all the free information you will need on where to stay, camp, ﬁsh, and interesting places to visit in our whole prov-

ince! You may have noticed that the front garden of the museum is undergoing a transformation! Rebel Landscaping is doing the work for the museum, and donating his labour costs! Because of this and other generosities the junipers have been retired, to be replaced with a much tidier and easier to care for front! Michaela Hoppe is busy this summer repainting the Gus Froese mural that was on the south side of the building! With generous donations from townsfolk, this mural, truly a treasure, will be restored, and moved to the east side of the building. In this new location it will be so much more visible and less likely to be faded by our bright southern sun! All the students that visit the museum each year will be able to have a visible history of this ﬁne town right here, all year round! We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Biggar Museum and Gallery this summer. So far this summer, we have received visitors from Quebec, Oregon, Texas, Netherlands, Scotland, Puerto Rico and Jamica, most of the provinces, and the Yukon! Of course, lots of Saskatchewan folk as well! Admission to the museum is by donation only; all we need is for you to sign our guest book! The Toonie winner for June was Merle Massie who won $50.

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Natural habitats should be encouraged

There has been a discussion going on for a few years about whether society should be paying farmers to maintain natural habitats such as bluffs of trees, pothole ponds and slough wetlands?

It is something I have written about before, and while there are those seeing merit in such payments, governments, who hold the purse strings for society on something like this, have never exactly embraced the idea.

It is understandable as a move toward payments like that would not come without a signiﬁcant cost. Of course those costs could be spread out somewhat. There is no reason a farmer should pay land taxes on wetlands and tree stands deemed worthy of government support. The fees paid by the more senior levels of government need not be on a level with the gross dollars a farmer might realize from the sale of a crop of canola. It would be more reasonable to reﬂect the longer term

According to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report, crop development continues to be delayed due to cool and wet weather conditions. Forty-nine per cent of the fall cereals, 61 per cent of the spring cereals, 66 per cent of the oilseeds and 55 per cent of the pulse crops are behind their normal developmental stages. Signiﬁcant amounts of rain fell over much of the province this weekend with some southeastern and east-central areas receiving well over six inches of rain in a few

days. Crops in the hardest hit areas have been significantly impacted by localized flooding and saturated field conditions. Provincial topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 48 per cent surplus and 52 per cent adequate. Hay land and pasture moisture conditions are rated as 36 per cent surplus, 62 per cent adequate and two per cent short. Warm and dry weather is needed to help alleviate excess moisture. The majority of crops outside the areas affect-

ed by ﬂooding are in fair to excellent condition. Excess moisture, localized ﬂooding, wind and diseases such as root rot and leaf spots have caused the majority of crop damage this week. Saskatchewan livestock producers have less than one per cent of the 2014 hay crop cut and 98 per cent is rated as fair to excellent in quality. Much of the hay is behind its normal developmental stages for this time of year. Farmers are busy controlling weeds and beginning haying operations.

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proﬁt over costs of the surrounding cultivated land, less a portion to reﬂect the costs of reclamation not spent by the producer. While such details would still need much work to be both affordable to government, and worthwhile to farmers, it is a process which needs to be looked at more closely once again. The reason for the renewed interest in such a program should be clear to anyone, whether farmer, taxpayer, or politician on the eastern side of Saskatchewan and into western Manitoba following the extreme rain events which heralded the arrival of July. The rain that came steadily over three, or four days, simply overwhelmed what is left of the natural water handling system of the land.

Over the years we have cleared, drained, dammed, built roads, and generally changed the landscape to suit our needs. But nature is not easily controlled. And the recent rain showed just that. The sheer amount coupled with already wet ground, and in many places frost still in the ground to limit its ability to take on water, meant the water had to run over ground. In its natural state most of the area affected would have been pock marked by potholes and slough and bluffs. Tree stands slow water ﬂows. Potholes and sloughs are each natural, on-land holding spots for water. Individually they do little in the face of a major ﬂow event. Combined

they capture thousands of gallons of water which do not continue to roll down the line. When major torrents are created they do not simply ﬂow over a road, they wash it away. We see the impact with most roads in the region having washed out culverts and bridges. The cost of ﬁxing the damaged roads and infrastructure will take months and millions of dollars. So could have retained sloughs, paid for by society have in essence spread the cost now faced in damage over many years, and by so doing prevented the hardships we face this summer? That is a question for people more expert than I to determine, but it is a question which needs to be publicly asked and answered.

Safety tips for summer driving The school year came to a close which means summer holidays are here. Many Saskatchewan motorists and their families will be heading out on summer vacations that will include road trips to the cottage, camping, or driving to visit with the family and friends. Before packing for that perfect summer getaway, CAA Saskatchewan reminds motorists to follow some important safety tips for summer driving.

“Plan ahead, remain focused while driving with a positive attitude, and refrain from any form of distracted driving are all important tips to help everyone stay safe on the road,” said Christine Niemczyk, Director of Communications for CAA Saskatchewan. Distracted driving, excessive speed, and impaired driving are highrisk driving behaviours that lead to collisions and fatal crashes in our province. Follow these tips to help with your driving safety: Plan ahead: • Have your vehicle inspected prior to travelling to ensure your vehicle is in top operating condition and to avoid breakdowns during your summer travels. • Be sure to have tires, breaks, steering and suspension checked. • Chart your route to allow time to travel safely, and check for road construction to avoid delays. • Pack an emergency vehicle kit (flashlight, booster cables, tire puncture sealant, first aid kit, flares, drinking water, cell phone with batteries and charger for emergency calls, et cetera). • Remember that wearing a seatbelt is law in Saskatchewan and all babies and toddlers must be restrained in proper in-

fant or car seats. On June 27, booster seats will also become mandatory in the province for children less than seven years of age. Stay alert: • Get enough sleep the night before you have to drive. Once on your journey, take regular breaks. • Allow the driver to focus on driving, and nominate a passenger to act as a navigator and cell phone user. Eliminate driver distractions: • Drivers, remember all Canadian provinces ban the use of handheld communication devices behind the wheel. Pull over to read a map, make a phone call or text, set the GPS unit, smoke, or tend to children, and stop to eat. • Pre-set musical systems before you start driving and keep the volume low. • Keep conversations with passengers light and to a minimum. Slow down: • Obey the speed limit. It will not only improve your safety, but also save you money at the gas pumps. • Remember it’s the law to slow to 60 km/h on Saskatchewan highways when passing tow trucks or emergency vehicles assisting motorists and when entering work zones or passing line painting trucks with lights ﬂashing.

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Letting her light shine . . . Curtis Falcon, Colby Solanik, Danica Evanisky, Michael Young perform at St. Gabriel School Kindergarten grad. (Submitted photo)

Grease Summer Nights . . . Kira Stenhouse-Sittler and Ryder Keller looking cool and sharing the Kindergarten version of Grease’s Summer Nights. (Submitted photo)

YBC Wrap Up Another busy season has come to an end. At an awards ceremony Biggar YBC celebrated this year’s bowlers and many milestones. This year there were 22 kids enrolled and many of them were new to the bowling league. Of those returning Cassie Raschke, Kiersten Raschke, Justin Otterson and Tristan Otterson all received their ﬁve year badges. All three junior bowlers received their 100 pins over average badges for this season with high games of Justin Otterson 212, Hailey Boobyer 240 and Madison Genaille 189. Biggar YBC has participated in

many tournaments and bringing home medals on more than one occasion. This year YBC also had Master Bowlers Les Wardrop and Brian Andersen come to instruct on how to develop and enhance our YBC program, by showing proper technique and strategies. It was an initiative by the Bowling Federation through their exceptional needs grant funding and was awesome for all involved. Parent participation is important and YBC is blessed with many volunteers who come every week, drive and coach.

Receiving diploma . . . Larissa Raddysh accepts her Kindergarten diploma from Mr. Garchinski. Miss Moldenhauer announced the graduates and congratulated them all. (Submitted photo)

Pictured above with their year end averages are . . . Back row: Justin Otterson – 130; Julian Heimbecker – 72; Madison Genaille – 84; Hailey Boobyer – 114. Middle row: Lewis Ormiston – 75; Tristan Otterson – 74; Cassie Raschke – 110; Kiersten Raschke – 89; Jayla Boobyer – 110; Ella Genaille – 92; Alara Ormiston – 57. Front row: Sawyer Heimbecker – 73; Jailynn Irwin – 58; Maggie Genaille – 84; Michael Sawatzky – 59; Tyson Irwin – 44; Madison Irwin – 44. Missing: Jared Little – 75; Kaleb Little – 69; Hayden Hoogeveen – 68. (Submitted

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Time for fun at lessons . . . It’s not all work at swimming lessons and both students and instructor have a bit of fun playing a game while still learning. Lessons are held at Biggar Aquatic Centre during the morning hours leaving the afternoon for public swim. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Piping Plovers Chicks Hatching on Saskatchewan Beaches July is a great time for birdwatchers on the Canadian prairies to catch a glimpse of an endangered Piping Plover chick. Piping Plovers are among many bird species that migrate north to our province to breed and raise young over the summer months, but they have some very interesting qualities. “Piping Plovers have great dads,” says Ashley Fortney, Habitat Stewardship Coordinator with Nature Saskatchewan. “They are very vigilant, keeping watch over the eggs in the nest and even spending a lot of their time incubating the eggs themselves.” For many other bird species it is the female,

alone, that incubates the eggs. Fortney adds that “Piping Plover chicks are also fairly unique in that they leave the nest within hours of hatching and are able to feed themselves right away.” In Saskatchewan, Piping Plovers nest along the gravelly, sandy banks of Lake Diefenbaker, Quill Lakes, Chaplin Lake, and Old Wives Lake, among other basins. “Because they nest right on the beach they are very susceptible to fluctuations in water levels, and can be negatively affected by even minor floods. If their first nest fails they can try again but a second nesting attempt is often unsuccessful,” says Fortney.

The chicks spend the month of July growing very quickly and learning to ﬂy so they can begin their migration back to their wintering grounds, around the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast, in August. If you are on the prowl to spot a Piping Plover you had better go soon because these birds will be gone in a few short weeks. Plovers on Shore is one of the Stewards of Saskatchewan programs at Nature Saskatchewan, a nonproﬁt, non-governmental organization that encourages voluntary land conservation for Species at Risk.

Smiles and laughter . . . It’s all smiles and laughter for this group as they wind up their swim lesson for the day. Learning and having fun and spending some time in the water on a warm summer day. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Piping Plover adult and egg . . . Nature Saskatchewan says July is a great time to spot a glimpse of the endangered species Piping Plover such as this one of an adult and egg. (Submitted photo -- David Krughoff photographer)

Piping Plover chick . . . The Piping Plover chick leaves the nest within hours of hatching and is able to feed himself right away. (Submitted photo -- David Krughoff photographer)

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Sustainable growth allows for increased investment in arts and culture Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Mark Docherty announced increased amounts in the 2014-15 grants for arts and culture organizations in Saskatchewan. With the province’s economy growing in a sustainable way, I am pleased we are able to increase support to our important arts and culture organizations, which contribute to the rich quality of life we enjoy in Saskatchewan,” Docherty said. “This

increase, along with the unprecedented ﬁve year extension renewal of the lottery agreement in January, demonstrates this government’s appreciation of the importance of this sector to the province.” With this year’s $45.13 million in funding, the overall provincial government investment in the arts, culture and heritage sectors has increased 39 per cent in the last seven years compared to the previous

seven year period. One year ago, Creative Saskatchewan was established and in its ﬁrst year, has proven to be a strong support for the province’s professional artists, providing more than $3.5 million to assist in marketing the works of all creative industries. This spring’s Steady Growth Budget provides $7.699 million to Creative Saskatchewan in 2014-15, an increase of $1.2 million over the

previous year. After a ﬁve per cent increase last year, the Saskatchewan Arts Board will receive an additional three per cent in 2014-15, for a total eight per cent rise in their funding. Creative Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Arts Board will also be receiving $600,000 and $200,000 respectively to distribute through the Culture on the Go program for commercial and non-

commercial tours. The two organizations will be providing grants for Saskatchewan artists to present and market their work and for people across Saskatchewan to have access to professional creators. Several of Saskatchewan’s most visited institutions, the Western Development Museum, the Saskatchewan Science Centre and the Wanuskewin Heritage Park, all received three

per cent increases in funding over last year. As the artsVest™ Saskatchewan program enters its fourth year, the Saskatchewan government investment of $1 million ($250,000 per year) since 2010 has resulted in $1 million in matching funds from Heritage Canada and more than $2.4 million in partnerships with Saskatchewan’s forwardthinking business communities.

Highway 26 near Meota (Bridge Replacement) June 26, 2014 Description: Bridge rehabilitation including concrete repairs, joint and bearing replacement. Impact on motorists: Trafﬁc will be reduced to one lane. Over-width trafﬁc will be restricted. Highway 40 west of North Battleford Description: Construction of the realignment of approximately 3.5 km of Highway 40 west of the city. Impact on motorists: Work adjacent to roadway. Continue to slow down through this area.

Highway 55 and 26 near Meadow Lake Description: About 26 km of grading and paving on Highway 55 from north of junction of Highway 55 and Highway 26 at Peerless to the west; and about 1.4 km of grading and paving on Highway 26 from its junction with Highway 55 at Peerless south. Impact on motorists: Allow extra travel time as trafﬁc may be reduced to one lane. Obey ﬂag people. Potential exists for blowing dust. Watch for soft portions and loose gravel. Highway 305 east of

Martensville Description: About 18 km of grading and paving on Highway 305, between the junctions with Highways 11 and 12 on Range Road 3053, and intersection improvements on Highway 11 at the new location of Highway 305. Impact on motorists: Trafﬁc should be prepared to slow down and may be reduced to one lane. Be aware of rough road conditions and the potential for blowing dust. This is a snapshot of various provincial highway construction projects

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Drowning Awareness Week: July 19-27 During the summer months, many of us head to the lakes and beaches with our families and friends. This is an excellent way to have fun, get exercises, play, and stay cool. However, did you know that in Saskatchewan drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related death for children under the age of ten and the leading cause for children under the age of ﬁve. Children

can drown quickly and quietly; in less than ﬁve cm (two inches) of water and in only 10 seconds. Children often cannot call out or signal that they need help. There are a lot of things that adults can do to keep children safe so that they can have fun in the water. All children should wear Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) when they are at the beach, lake, or pool. Teach your child how to

roll on their back when wearing a PFD so that their face will be out of the water if there is an emergency. Children should be supervised at all times when around water, even if the child knows how to swim. Make sure that children under 5 years of age are always within an arm’s reach. Older children and adults should always use the buddy system and never swim alone.

SIMSA announces appointment of executive director The Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) announced the appointment of Alun Richards, with Richards Communications Inc., as the new organization’s ﬁrst Executive Director. Alun Richards will transition this new organization into an effective, province-wide team of Saskatchewan industrial manufacturers, equipment and service suppliers,” says SIMSA Board Chair Tom Foster. “His experience with industry and business organizations will help SIMSA grow in this important phase.” SIMSA, launched in April 2013, represents the interests and concerns of Saskatchewan industrial equipment and service suppliers to mining, oil and

gas, agriculture, forestry and manufacturing industries through promotion of its members and the creation of partnerships with industry and other associations. Its mandate is to promote Saskatchewan capabilities, particularly for local projects. With a beginning membership of about 30 companies, SIMSA already represents companies with several billion dollars in annual revenues and tens of millions of annual reinvestment here in Saskatchewan. Our next steps are to grow our membership and establish links with industrial partners, particularly in the petroleum and mining industries,” says Alun Richards. “This will be supported by activities such as upcoming training, awareness and networking events.”

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Donation to Courtesy Car . . . Larry Wirachowsky (left) and Judy Hammond (right) on behalf of Biggar Pattern Dance Club present a cheque for $787 to Don Swyryda to go to the New Horizons Car Fund.

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OBITUARIES Edward (Ed) Smith It is with sadness the Smith family announce the passing of Ed Smith on June 17, 2014. Ed was born on February 27, 1923 and was raised on the family homestead 22 miles northeast of Biggar, Sask. Growing up on the farm, he developed a strong work ethic which would continue throughout his life. He worked at a variety of occupations during his lifetime, farming, logging, construction, Town of Biggar employee, and the CN. Ed was a man who was strong in his love for his family and the values with which he lived his life. He loved music and played the guitar, mouth organ and saxophone. He enjoyed gardening and put in his last garden this year at the age of 91. He loved spending time outside, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. He loved all animals, especially beagles. He often said, “May I be the kind of many my dog thinks I am”. He led an active lifestyle, swimming, walking, carpet bowling and shufÀeboard and quit cross-country skiing at the age of 88. Mom and Dad loved to dance, ballroom and square dance. Ed was a lifelong learner and avid reader and his many stories live on in his children. Family holidays were always priority beginning with camping trips to various locations across Canada and in later years to the family cabin he built at Turtle Lake. He loved his family deeply and was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He worshipped his wife of 63 years and set the standards very high for what a marriage should be. We will miss his support and guidance, his music, his ever present quick wit, his laughter and stories, and the twinkle in his eye. Ed is survived by his wife, Aileen (nee Adams); his children, Darryl (Laura) Smith, Cheryl (Marty) Isinger, Monica (Blair) Slowski; grandchildren, Daniel (Medea), Derek (Annie-Claude), Michael (Emilee) Smith, Cassandra, Carissa, Justin Isinger, Jeffrey and Kyle Slowski; and great-grandchildren, Emery, Karsten and Weston Smith. Dad was predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Mary Smith; brothers, Bud and Norm; sister, Margaret; and infant

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OBITUARIES great-granddaughter, Mathilde Charlebois Smith. Funeral Service was held on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 11 a.m. from St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Biggar, Sask. with Rev. Mark Kleiner of¿ciating. Eulogists were Darryl Smith, Cheryl Isinger and Monica Slowski; organist was Peggy L’Hoir. Honour Guard was Biggar Masonic Lodge #100 A.F. & A.M., and Honourary bearers were all those who shared in Ed’s life. Tributes in memory of Ed may be directed to a charity of one’s choice. Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”.

MEMORIALS West Gidluck The day before West passed away on December 20, 2013, he said, “Sorry, I didn’t want to ruin Christmas for you. Please don’t have a funeral for me. Have a party on the farm sometime in the summer and bring everyone together for a gathering like we used to have when we were kids.” So, that’s what West’s family has planned! Please join them for a Celebration of Life on THURSDAY, JULY 24: on the farm, south of Biggar. A short service is planned for 4 p.m. which will be followed by a potluck/BBQ/picnic. We’ll have the grill going and a big bon¿re to gather around. Bring your memories of West along with your lawn chairs and some food and beverages to toast our beloved “Kraft Dinner King” who we miss so much. 28p3 MASON, Audrey: In loving memory of a dear Mom and Grandmother who passed away July 15, 2013. “If roses grow in Heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for us. Place them in our Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from us. Tell her we love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.” We will love you forever and we miss you everyday, Maureen, Gregg, Melody, Ken, Jeff, Melissa, Tania, Alex and baby Isla 28p1

CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Ed Smith would like to express their gratitude to the many people who helped during this dif¿cult time. We are so grateful for the support, kindness and compassion shown to us. Thank you to Dr. Anton Muller for your friendship and for the expert care given to our Dad. Thank you to the nursing staff and ambulance attendants of the Biggar Hospital for your professionalism and kindness. We were overwhelmed by your compassion. Thank you to Mark Keiner for your advice and guidance, and for the beautiful service. Thank you to Peggy L’Hoir for playing the organ and to the choir for their gift of music. Thank you to the staff of Grondin Funeral Services for your help with all of the arrangements. Thank you the ACW for the delicious lunch at the New Horizons. Thank you to all of our friends, family and members of the community for their kind words, cards and gifts of food, Àowers and donations in Dad’s memory. gfsc1

CARD OF THANKS The staff, residents and management at the Diamond Lodge would like to thank Ross Wheaton of Wheaton GM in Saskatoon for the very generous donation of $1,000 to the Activity Department in memory of Jean Bissonnette. 28c1

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in JULY: Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. For more information or pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-948-3731 or 306951-7122. 48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street @ 10:50 a.m. June 29 September 7. Worship will be at 10:50 a.m. There will be no Sunday School sessions for the summer. The church of¿ce number is 306-948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor. 36tfn TUESDAYS - SATURDAYS: Biggar Museum & Gallery Annual Summer Book Sale has begun!, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed at noon. Hundreds of books, CDs, jigsaw puzzles, games… all at very reasonable prices! The work of Grace Gerein, a Wilkie artist, will also be on show for sale! 27c5

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INVITATIONS

Please join our family in celebrating the

50th Wedding Anniversary of

Bill and Rosemarie Hirschfeld 50 on Saturday, July 12 at their Come and Go Tea at Battleford Legion Hall, 262 - 22nd St., Battleford, Sask. from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. No gifts please.

Your presence is your gift.

ANNOUNCEMENT

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INVITATIONS FRIDAY, JULY 18: Please join us for a bridal shower for Jaylynn Lounsbury, bride-elect of Brant Silvernagle, at Westwinds Motor Hotel Centennial Room, Biggar at 7:00 p.m. Gift registry at de Moissac Jewellers and cards in drugstore. 28p2

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The parents and families of Brant Edward Silvernagle and Jaylynn Crystal Lounsbury are very excited to announce their upcoming marriage on August 9, 2014. We love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness!

NOTICE 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. Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our web site at www.swna.com. tfn

MISCELLANEOUS PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1400 for details. RURAL WATER TREATMENT. Patented iron ¿lters, softeners, distillers, “Kontinuous Shock” Chlorinator, IronEater. Patented whole house reverse osmosis. Payment plan. 1-800-BIG-IRON (244-4766); www.BigIronDrilling.com. View our 29 patented & patent pending inventions. Since 1957. STEEL BUILDINGS... SUMMER MELTDOWN SALE! 20X20 $5,419. 25X26 $6,485. 30X30 $8,297. 32X34 $9,860. 40X48 $15,359. 47X68 $20,558. Front & Back Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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MISCELLANEOUS

LAND FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Acreage for Sale… Hammond Realty Starter ranch near Argo Bush includes 160 acres with 108 acres of tame grass and the balance being native pasture and yard site. Fenced and cross fenced into 4 paddocks. 1,120 sq. ft. 1996 mobile home includes 3 bed, 2 bath, vaulted ceiling, porch, deck, spacious Àoor plan, shows well. Yard includes barns, corrals, bins and sheds. Tremendous value! Asking $210,000. Call Tim 306948-5052. 25tfn

WANTED Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393. Pickup available. 32tfn Four Bourgault Titan II packer arms, 306-948-3474 tfn WANTED: COLLECTOR PAYING TOP PRICES for old advertising dealership signs, plastic or metal. Service Station items, gasoline pumps, globes, oil cans, clocks. Red Indian, Dodge, Ford, etc. 306-2215908, 306-369-2810

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 Great three-unit income property for sale. Upstairs unit is a spacious 3-bedroom unit with kitchen, living room, bathroom and patio doors to deck. Basement suite #1 is a one-bedroom suite with open kitchen/living room; and #2 is a bachelor suite. All very cute with some upgrades. Both basement suites are fully furnished. Shared laundry, new furnace one year ago, newer water heaters, shingles, siding and deck. Great location close to schools. For viewing or more information contact 306-948-7661. 27tfn For sale by owner in Arelee, Sask.… nicely treed double corner lot over one-half acre; hooked up to village well; cement septic tank; power close by for reinstallation. Located on paved road, close commute to North Battleford or Saskatoon. Taking offers. To view call 306237-9541. 26p3

Stop in to… 1st Ave. West, Biggar 948-2700

LAND for RENT Pasture land for rent in R.M. of Eagle Creek. Call for details. 306-948-9186 22tfn

HOUSES for SALE House for sale in Landis, Sask. Double corner lot, directly across from the school. Three bedrooms, full basement, good size kitchen with lots of cupboards; washer, dryer, fridge, stove, built in dishwasher and microwave included. Large shed with good garden spot; deck on back of house. REDUCED to $40,000 obo. Would make a great starter home or retirement home. For more information call (306) 948-7161. 38tfn

HOUSES FOR RENT Two and Three-bedroom houses for rent. Close to downtown and school. Fridge and stove included. For viewing call 306948-3674 or 306-948-9517 or 306-948-7022. 50tfn

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 3 weekly Newspapers for sale in east central sask. Interested parties may contact Bob Johnson @bob.johnson@ sasktel.net. GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-6686629 Website WWW.TCVEND. COM $ OPPORTUNITY $ to market & install a new product. It seals, colors, strengthens & stops cracks from spreading in concrete. Protects concrete, wood & metal against weather, salt & petroleum products. An investment of $10,000 - $25,000 will secure inventory & give an above average return on your investment. It also ensures protected territory & room for expansion. Company training & market support provided. For more information and a list of areas still available: Cement Accents Box 21062 RPO Gardiner Park, Regina, SK S4V 1J4 email: roywagman@sasktel.net

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CHILD CARE Position: 15 hours per week

SUPERVISOR Wage: $14/hour

Biggar After-School Program requires an energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys working with children, organizing activities, and supervising other staff. Responsibilities will include supervision of children and staff, scheduling of staff, planning for daily activities, reporting to the Biggar After-School Program board, and various other responsibilities as needed. The following are not required, but will be an asset to applicants: : Current CPR C and First Aid : Early childhood Education Level 1 or equivalent

A current Criminal Record Check will be required. Contact Kim Fick at 306-948-2192 or kimjamy@hotmail.com for more information. Please send a resume, complete with references by July 24, 2014 to: Attn: Kim Fick Biggar After-School Program Box 1203, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Services WELCOME WSINCE AGON 1930 If YOU are… • NEW to our communities of Biggar/Landis/Perdue • Have a new baby Call WELCOME WAGON at 306-948-3837

Sheila Itterman

FEUDAL CO-OP requires a Gas Bar C Store Supervisor Possible job sharing position Please submit a resume and a complete application at the Convenience Store in Perdue, or mail to Box 39, Perdue, Sask. S0K 3C0. If interested call Jim at 306-237-4639 No deadline will be set for applying. The sooner the better.

We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca Biggar & District Arts Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/ events. Contact Denise at 306948-2452. 40tfn 1ST & 2ND MORTGAGES AVAILABLE! Money for Farmland or Residential Property Available Now! Call Toll Free 1-866-405-1228 or Email info@ firstandsecondmortgages. ca Website www. ¿rstandsecondmortgages.ca

FEUDAL CO-OP requires a Senior OfÀce Clerk/Cashier Possible job sharing position Please submit a resume and a complete application at the Convenience Store in Perdue, or mail to Box 39, Perdue, Sask. S0K 3C0. If interested call Jim at 306-237-4639 No deadline will be set for applying. The sooner the better.

CARGILL LIMITED Prairie Malt Temporary Labourer position, Effective Immediately The successful candidate will be responsible for labour duties at the PML facility in Biggar, Sask. Wages based on collective agreement. Minimum age 18 years For further information contact: David Keith, 306-948-1625 Submit resume to

Cargill Limited-Prairie Malt, Box 1150, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Fax resume: 306-948-5035

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Career Opportunity Have a background in insurance, agriculture, or business? Looking for a challenging career in a growing organization? Want to work and play in a progressive rural community? Biggar & Landis Insurance Services requires a fulltime Motor Licence Issuer/Insurance Broker for our Biggar and Landis ofÀces. This is a two-year term position, with a possibility of permanent employment. Previous insurance-related experience is an asset but not required, however, you must be willing and able to obtain an Insurance Licence and complete other required training. Applicants must possess a minimum Grade 12 education, and a positive attitude towards learning and change; must show initiative, work independently, be team-oriented, and enjoy working with the public. Cash-handling and accounting experience would be an asset. Why work here? We offer a very competitive compensation structure, 8% matched retirement plan, and comprehensive group beneÀts, with a Health Care Spending Allowance. You’d work with a committed team in a challenging, rewarding and fun environment. You’d work in a progressive, rural community less than one hour from Saskatoon. Interested? Please submit your resume by July 23, 2014 to: Biggar Insurance Services Box 729 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Email: anita.silvernagle@biggarinsurance.ca We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Newspaper Reporter Position

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Looking for full time WELDERS’ HELPERS and INDUSTRIAL PAINTERS. Located in Gravelbourg Saskatchewan. Production line Welders’ Helpers (NOC 9612) Ability to assemble trailers using MIG welding process. Ability to weld mild steel in all welding positions. Mig training and 5 years Mig welding experience preferred. Salary range from 17.00 to 25.25 depending on skill level and with productivity bonus may reach 19.55 to 29.04

Weekly newspaper is seeking a reporter in the progressive town of Shellbrook Saskatchewan. Town has all amenities for excellent living and is close to many recreational activities. Individual must possess good writing, reporting and communication skills, and be able to work well with others. Some other related duties are required. Interested applicants may send a resume and references to: Clark Pepper, Publisher by email to reporterposition@ sbchron.com

Full-time Equipment Operator with 1A license wanted for Graham Contracting, Asquith, Sask. Loader experience required. Gravel End Dump Work. Apply by email: grahamcontractingasquith@ gmail.com or fax 306-329-6207 28c3 Part-time waitress/waiter needed. Must be a mature, dependable and reliable individual, 16 years and over. Need to work evenings and lunch. Apply in person with resume to Ray at Pizzeria Adria, 212 Main St., Biggar. 28c3 Part-time help required at One-Stop Hardware, 116 Main St., Biggar. Phone 306-9485626. Resume and references preferred. 27c3 Looking for casual janitor for Biggar United Church, approximately 1 - 4 hours per week, starting date August 18. Submit applications to Karen Silvernagle, Box 1276, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 or phone 306948-3352 (w) or 306-948-5123 for more info. 26c4 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-5280809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Industrial Painter Ability to apply 2 part epoxy liquid paint process Auto body paint training preferred with 5 years experience Salary range from 17.00 to 25.19 depending on skill level and with productivity bonus may reach 18.40 to 28.97

Summer Hours

Final Assembly, Finisher and Sandblaster

The Independent will be implementing JULY SUMMER HOURS Starting July 4, 2014

Full Comprehensive Health, Life and Disability Insurance Program

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FRIDAY

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The Salmon Arm Curling Centre in British Columbia, is accepting applications for Head Ice Technician. Successful applicant starts mid August for 2014/2015 season. Preference Level 2 certi¿cation or better, with ice making experience. Position includes ice installation, care/ maintenance throughout season and year-end removal, along with some facility care duties. Season normally runs from ¿rst week of September to March. A competitive wage based on experience is being offered. Send resumes/questions directly to President, Salmon Arm Curling Centre, Darcy Seghers dsrenos@telus.net.

Please arrange to pick up photos that have been used for publications. …Thanks, The Independent

We are willing to sponsor Journeyperson Apprentices.

Ability to do: Primary wiring, wood saw cutting, installing decks, installing tires, sandblasting, ﬁnal wiring, detailing. Salary range from 12.08 to 19.58 depending on skill level and with productivity bonus may reach 13.85 to 22.52

Reporter/Photographer required. Willing to train on the job, must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle. Full-time or part-time, wages commensurate with experience and education. Gas allowance, group bene¿ts and company pension plan.Send resume to Weyburn Review, Box 400, Weyburn, Sk S4H 2K4, email: dward@weyburnreview. com or fax 306-842-0282.

email: tip@sasktel.net fax: 306-948-2133

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

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… Europe, cont. from pg 4 by more than two carriers during the same period, a doubling of air travel within the EU, an economic boost, and increased employment in the airline business and related sectors. Alas, in Canada (and also in the United States), the federal government prevents such same country pick-ups and drop offs by “foreign” airlines. That prevents extra competition, more

efﬁciencies and lower prices. Thus, it is little surprise that ﬂights in North America are pricier. The Economist magazine once called such North American restrictions “bonkers.” My guess is Mark Twain would agree. Mark Milke is Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute. Mr. Milke is the former research director for the Frontier Centre for Public Policy and former B.C.

and Alberta director with the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation. Milke is a Saturday columnist for the Calgary Herald and his columns also appear in the National Post, Globe and Mail, Reader’s Digest, Edmonton Journal, Montreal Gazette, Vancouver Sun, Vancouver Province, Victoria Times Colonist, and the Sun newspaper chain.

Come celebrate our past at Pion-Era One of Saskatoon’s longest running summer shows, PionEra, celebrates our past July 12 and 13 at the Western Development Museum - Saskatoon. Pion-Era offers something for the whole family - the history of early 20th century agriculture is told in the Story of Threshing, our old fashioned harvest show which takes place twice on Saturday and once on Sunday. The Parade of Power showcases steam, gas and horse-drawn vehicles following the afternoon Threshing Shows. Boomtown Park comes alive with old-fashioned children’s games and family entertainment. Our Kids’ Tent features activities and games

throughout the day. This year, Pion-Era will also feature a petting zoo and pony rides. The Mendel Art Gallery will be providing some of the activities in Boomtown Park. Children can also help solve the Pion-Era puzzle for a chance to win a great summer prize package. Making their Pion-Era debut on Boomtown is In With the Old, with a fresh new take on oldtime, folk, and bluegrass music. Playing a mix of unique originals and ageold bluegrass songs with beautiful harmonies and a twanging banjo, these teens can please an audience of any age. This years’ Pion-Era Fashion Show, entitled All Dolled Up features clothing from WWII to the mid-nineties from

the WDM collection. The fashion show takes place Sunday afternoon. And don’t forget to look for “Boomer”, our sock monkey, who will be out and about during PionEra. Saturday events include the Harvest Pancake Breakfast. Enjoy your pancakes and sausage to the music of James Steele accompanied by his sister Desiree on piano in Butler Byers Century Hall. Sunday at PionEra opens with the Interdenominational Church Service and Hymn Sing on Boomtown Street. The church service is followed by Sunday Brunch. Featured entertainment is Cash Back, performing the music of Johnny Cash.

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

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COURIER/HAULING

306.237.7671 Troy May, owner/operator Fax: 306.237.TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

FAX SERVICE at The Independent

• 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 Biggar, Sask.

AUTOMOTIVE

YH Truck, Ag & Auto • Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

Ph/fax: 306-948-3856 or cell: 306-948-7896 J. G. Smith

100% handwash

306.948.2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

306-948-1722 701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

306.948.3996

306-948-3376 after hours George: 948-4042

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

M & N REPAIR Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George

Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

KRF Auto Centre “Where we do it all for you!!”

Hwy 14 East, Biggar 306-948-2109

HAULS TO THE DUMP

AUTOMOTIVE

Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

Open Monday-Friday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

If you DO NOT receive your Independent in a timely manner, please call your local post ofﬁce or Canada Post @ 1-866-607-6301

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

ELECTRICAL BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES Authorized Appliance Depot Electrical Wiring Trenching Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291 PHILLIPS ELECTRIC • Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates Ph: 306-948-5393

• Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

306-951-8004 HOME IMPROVEMENTS 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

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Helping you Help yourself

Michelle Spuzak,

Phone:

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MADGE ROOFING INC. “Setting a Higher Standard” ¬New Construction ¬Re-roofs ¬Torch-on ¬Tile ¬Metal ¬Asphalt ¬All repairs ¬Shakes ¬Inspections We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453

306-717-2818

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar, Sask.

306-948-3389

Services available…

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

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

New Beginnings HEALTH/WELLNESS Wellness Centre

Biggar

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

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Vintage aircraft restorers receive national award

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The Moose Jaw Western Development Museum (WDM) is thrilled to announce that the Vintage Aircraft Restorers (VAR) project of building a replica of a Vickers Vedette has won a Ninety-Nines Canadian Award in Aviation. The Ninety-Nines Canadian Award in Aviation was established in 1974 to promote aviation throughout Canada. The Award is presented to charitable institutions or organizations, whose activities promote, improve or preserve aviation and aeronautics in Canada. As a group, the VAR have been involved with the WDM in Moose Jaw since 1980 when work began on an Avro Anson. Since that time the VAR have also restored a Cessna Crane, a Cornell, a Funk, have performed repair work on the Tiger Moth and built a Piper Cub from scratch. These projects are on display at the WDM. What is the Vickers Vedette and the Vedette Project? When the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) needed an airplane for aerial mapping and forest ﬁre patrols in Canada’s north, it turned to Canadian Vickers, a boat building company in Montreal. Canadian Vickers built the ﬁrst Vedette in 1924, which looked like a boat with wings. No complete Vickers Vedette has

survived anywhere in Canada. Inside the WDM - Moose Jaw is a representation of the Moose Jaw Western Aeroplane Company hangar, where a group of hard-working volunteers from the VAR have been working on building a replica. In 2003, the WDM acquired parts of

an original hull, which is on display near the hangar and since has been a labour of love for the VAR. The WDM was fortunate to purchase partial plans from the Western Canadian Aviation Museum in Winnipeg to aid in the restoration process. The project is slated for

completion in 2016. “I am so pleased that the dedication and excellent workmanship of the Vintage Aircraft Restorers has been recognized and honoured by the 99’s.” said Kathy Fitton, WDM - Moose Jaw Manager, “The WDM is so fortunate to have this group!”

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By Rod Pederson, Voice of the Riders When you sift through the coach-speak and clichés after a game like the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 48-15 blowout loss to the Argonauts in Toronto on Saturday, somewhere in the middle you will ﬁnd the truth. It was the case on Saturday in a sombre Rider locker room after the Riders’ Week 2 loss to the Argos which left both teams’ records at 1-1 and left the green guys smarting from one of the worst losses in years. Leave it to a wily veteran – a player versed in many football wars both north and south of the border – to boil things down to the cold,

hard truth. “The number one thing was they came out more ready than we did,” observed Saskatchewan defensive end John Chick on the CKRM postgame show. “We have to win on the road. We’re not making any excuses and we’ll be better. We have to be more mentally ready.” Whoomp, There It Is. (As sung by the Miamibased rap group Tag Team in 1993). Chick nailed it. It took a guy from Gillette, Wyoming to get right to the heart of the matter of what happened on Saturday. The Argos were more ready. And, at one point in time, that might have been mildly acceptable. But not with

these Saskatchewan Roughriders, the 2014 edition which still carries the sexy aroma of the 2013 championship squad although that team would never have been caught with its pants down like this. Heck, in just about all Toronto media reports previewing Saturday’s game the Roughriders were referred to as the “Grey Cup champions”. They are, but maybe they believed it just a little too much. Because when the game kicked off with the lid open at Rogers Centre – bathing the sparse crowd of 17,758 in beautiful sunshine – it was the Riders themselves who looked like tourists rather than the ferocious, eye-on-theball football team we’ve come to expect. The Green & White surrendered 40-plus points only once last year and it was in Week 7 in Calgary when the Stampeders snapped the Riders’ 5-0 start with a 42-27 triumph at McMahon Stadium. That was a game which

the Riders were never really in, even though the score betrayed that fact. In Toronto this past weekend, the Riders were a totally different team from the one which dominated Hamilton 31-10 in Week 1 this year. Shoddy tackling was the main culprit and stuck out like a sore thumb on ﬁlm, but so too were a ton of mental errors including an illegal kickoff late in the third quarter when Saskatchewan was building some serious momentum in a potential comeback bid. Leading receiver Chris Getzlaf was out of the lineup as well but I’d like to think it’s more of a coincidence that the team was so ﬂat without him. However the offence lacked a spark without him and looked like an average unit

from a decade ago. Pass protection was suspect as well. And they turned the ball over too much. One of those days. “I didn’t expect the score to be like that,” said CFL Coach of the Year Corey Chamblin of the Riders on CKRM. “We had a tough week of practice (only two days) and it’s always tough coming off that. That’s football. That’s CFL football. Some people have won games on short weeks. That’s just part of football.” The beautiful thing about Chamblin is that win or loose, his mood is the same. He may be boiling over on the inside or jumping for joy, but we’d never know. So he didn’t get too down with reporters. “Last week we were repeating (as champions) but, no, this is a great learning experience. It’s

humbling,” Chamblin continued. “And it shows us we maybe aren’t where we think we are.” And what about noted philosopher John Chick? The one who pulled no punches in basically saying the worst swear words in sports: “We weren’t ready to play”? “For me it’s always to take the positive out of the negative,” Chick concluded. “Just because we one big one week, we have to keep our head on straight. This loss will go a long ways to help us for the rest of the season.” The next chance to prove that is Saturday night when the Riders host the B.C. Lions at 7:30 pm at Mosaic Stadium on TSN and the CKRM Rider Radio Network. (For daily Rider news follow Rod on Twitter at @sportscage)

Unity’s Morrison inducted into Sask Baseball Hall of Fame

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, is proud to announce the induction of Ross Morrison, Medicine Hat, AB., formerly of Unity. into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Individual Category, as a player/builder. Ross played minor league baseball in Unity, SK., as a right-hander, pitching and playing inﬁeld. He was 17 years old in 1960 when he began his career with the Unity Cardinals of the Northern Saskatchewan Baseball League. This was the inaugural season for this league and included players such as Bennie Griggs, Gene Graves, Teddy Richardson, Tommie Taylor, Joe Ferguson, Jerry Nyman and Norm Angelini. Ross played right ﬁeld,

was a contact hitter with average power. Ross was a member of the Cardinal team to compete in the prestigious Lacombe baseball tournament. He also helped the Cardinals win the Saskatoon Exhibition tournament in 1962, defeating the Prince Albert, Delisle and Kindersley teams. In the game against Kindersley, Ross homered off Gene Graves. He also played in the All-Star game played in Kindersley in 1963 with veteran stars such as Pete Prediger, Johnny Ford, and Kenny Nelson and Curly Williams. Ross Morrison had the privilege of playing against the immortal Satchel Paige! Satchel and his All-Stars toured through the US and Canada on an 80 game schedule. Unity Cardinals were one of only three Canadian teams to defeat “Ole Satch” and his team, downing them 3 to 2 in a packed ball park in Unity in 1963. Ross was also a member of the 1966 Unity Cardinals that won their first Northern Saskatchewan Baseball League Championship, coming from a 3-0 deficit in the first round against the Saskatoon

Commodores and going on to defeat Kindersley 4 games to 3, in the ﬁnal in front of 2,500 fans, the largest crowd to watch a Northern Saskatchewan Baseball League game. Due to a nagging ankle injury, Ross decided to retire from playing baseball but did some umpiring for the Cardinals and coaching minor leagues which included sons of Irl Flanagan and Ray Leier, as well as his own two youngest. Ross also excelled in golf and curling. He reffed senior hockey and scouted for the Moose Jaw warriors and Kamloops Blazers of the WHL. In 1981, Ross and his wife, Shirley, and family, moved to Medicine Hat, where he coached his two youngest sons in Little League. Ross continues to be involved in the game helping his son Greg, the owner of the Medicine Hat Mavericks of the WMBL. He has never missed a game in the past six years and can be seen at the front gate selling programs and helping wherever needed in the park. When asked, “When are you going to retire?”, Ross replies, “When I forget how to get to the ballpark.”

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