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to make sure he didn’t forget him. Part of the action at the Perdue Bull-a-rama last weekend. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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That’s a lot of bull . . . The Perdue Ag Grounds played host to bull riders on July 25. Bull-a-rama was one of the events of the Perdue Fair and the crowd loved it. The cowboys put on a great performance and took a few hits themselves. The bulls did a lot of snortin’ and buckin’. (Independent photos by Daryl Hasein)

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by: Rod Pedersen Never before in my life have I hoped a head coach is wrong more than I do right now. Prior to Sunday’s home game against Hamilton, Roughriders coach Corey Chamblin told his team in his pregame speech, “This will determine what type of team you’re gonna be for the rest of the season!” TSN cameras caught the address and the commentators noted how fiery Chamblin was in his talk. The club then proceeded to blow a 21-17 lead in the fourth quarter and lose 31-21 for its fifth consecutive defeat to open the 2015 CFL season. 0-5. Of course to make matters worse, quarterback Kevin Glenn got injured making a tackle on an interception he threw at the end of the third quarter and was unable to finish the game. His status is now in question for this Friday’s game at the division-leading Edmonton Eskimos. Initially, the inkling is that this season is a write-off and we haven’t even hit August yet. Upon my return home after the game, my wife asked, “So are we eliminated from the playoffs?” And the answer to that question provided the one slim glimmer of hope the team has at this point. No, they are not eliminated from the playoffs and there are still 13 games to go. In my first season calling games in 1999, when the club finished 3-15, the Riders were miraculously in the playoff picture right down to the final weekend. But something needs to change with this team immediately. There’s one bullet left in the gun and should they falter at Commonwealth Stadium this upcoming weekend, it would be tough to convince even the most-optimistic of fans – or even the players - that this season can be saved. Defense cost Sas-

katchewan the Hamilton game. Just like all of their games so far this year. Chamblin, the club’s defacto defensive coordinator, tweaked their approach and applied considerably more pressure against the Ticats on Sunday than we’ve seen all season. But the result was the same. “Just like you say, we brought the heat,” Chamblin said after the game. “We got after (Ticats QB Zach Collaros) and did everything we could. That’s football and we couldn’t keep them out of the endzone. The thing we can’t do is quit, no matter what. This is one of the toughest situations they’ll ever be in but we have to fight another day.” Amidst all of Chamblin’s postgame quotes, that was the kernel which stuck out to me. “We couldn’t keep them out of the endzone.” So the time has come for Chamblin to relinquish the duty of calling defensive plays and hand it over to Greg Quick, the man whose business card actually says “Defensive Coordinator”. The facts are staring the Roughriders right in the face. What they’ve been doing simply isn’t working. There have been promises all season long but they’ve come up

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 3 empty each and every week. It’s come to this. Receiver Weston Dressler has emerged as the leader of this football club in the absence of injured quarterback Darian Durant and even he has run out of answers. “It’s getting harder and harder to talk to you guys,” Dressler told us on CKRM’s postgame radio show. “Coach told us to remember this day. We’re at the bottom and have nowhere to go but up.” That part is likely true. And it was so sad to see most of the 31,683 fans in attendance on Sunday head to the exits with 1:41 remaining. There was so much hope in their faces all game long, but it is quickly evaporating. “You never want to see people leaving early when there’s still time on the clock. It’s tough,” Dressler continued. “If we had the answers we’d be winning games instead of losing them.” That was the toughest part to digest. The Riders don’t have the answers and if they don’t, who does? It’s time to try something different, before it’s too late. The clock has started ticking on Corey Chamblin’s mostly successful time in Saskatchewan and no doubt there will be plenty of calls for his dismissal between now and Friday. But that, assuredly, won’t happen. “I think, no matter what, through social media the players are gonna read (speculation on his future) and they shouldn’t be worried about my future,” Chamblin said calmly. “They should be worried about theirs. My

Hang on tight . . . Even the youngsters got into the action at Perdue Fair last weekend. These three are using all their strength to bring this wild pony under control. Judging by the smiles on their faces it looks like they were enjoying the challenge. Perdue’s fair is over for another year and as in the past it was, by all accounts, a success. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

mindset is the guys in that room. As long as I’m here, that’ll be my focus; to get wins for the guys in that locker room.” For the last couple of weeks Chamblin has sounded like a dead man walking and it’s clear the team is down to its last out. But they’re not giving up. They can’t. Not yet. “It’s gonna be a heckuva ride when we pull out of this thing,” Dressler concluded. It has to start Friday night.

Results of Glenside elections Elections were held on July 22 to replace the reeve and two councillors of the RM of Glenside No. 377 due to resignations. Results are: Reeve: Elmer Dove Councillor, Division 1: Delmer Riley Councillor, Division 3: Cody Dehr (acclamation)

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Thhis Week . . . T Keep that form . . . Everyone knows that a good swimmer needs to keep the form in a tight race. The provincial swim meet was held at Biggar Aquatic Centre last weekend and there were lots of chants of “go hard” to be heard. Some races were tight, some not so much. Everyone tried their hardest. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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A great effort by everyone Last week was a busy week for everyone in the Town of Biggar. There were certainly lots of activities happening. Perhaps one of the busiest places was the Biggar Aquatic Centre as the provincial swim meet was held there. The two-day event saw swimmers picking up hardware for their efforts. It is quite an achievement to even qualify to swim at the provincial level but even more exciting to pick up a medal or two. Of course, events such as this don’t just happen. It takes a lot of planning, a lot of community co-operation and a lot of volunteers. It seems the volunteer base is dwindling these days but people did turn out to help the swim club. Taking in a swim meet is an experience. We have a lot of lawn surrounding the pool but on this particular weekend all you could see were tents as each swim club usually brings their own tent to put up for shade. As an added bonus was the new addition on the side of the pool. Nicely shaded area with new bleachers, picnic tables and a concession booth. Kudos to the town for having this ready for the meet. I’m sure there is more work to be done on the concession but the area provided welcome shade for spectators. Nice addition to this recreation facility. Of course, you can never second guess Mother Nature but on this particular weekend she came through with excellent temperatures. Appreciated by both the swimmers and crowds.

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Premiers’ must make up their minds on energy by Kenneth P. Green, senior director, Centre for Natural Resources at the Fraser Institute; Taylor Jackson, policy analyst at the Fraser Institute Last week, Canada’s premiers concluded their most recent meetings with the release of Canada’s Energy Strategy, a document that “charts a path for shaping the sustainable development of Canada’s energy future.” The plan includes such undefined recommendations as to “promote energy efficiency and conservations,” “transition to a lower carbon economy,” “facilitate the development of renewable, green and/or cleaner energy sources,” and “promote market diversification” for Canada’s energy resources, among others. The real problem with the strategy, is that on many levels, it continues the somewhat contradictory approach the premiers have long displayed regarding energy development. In this new report, the premiers play up the energy sector, while promoting policies that will cripple it. They laud the industry that directly

contributes 10 per cent of Canada’s GDP and directly and indirectly employs more than 900,000 Canadians, making it one of Canada’s most important industries, but they then accept politically-derived climate change goals that would require most of that industry to stop growth in only a few years if the targets are to be reached. For example, the premiers accept the internationally set goal of limiting climate change to 2 C. But a recent study in Nature, a weekly journal, suggests that for Canada to do this, it must leave 85 per cent of its bitumen in the ground. Another study, recently re-crunched by environmentalists, of fossil fuel growth potential under the 2 C target, concluded that we must produce zero net new emissions by 2018—if the premiers mean what they say about that 2 C, they’re accepting the end of Canada’s hope for fossil fuel production growth in only three years. Pipelines are another area that come in for the “we love you, we love you not” treatment. Pipelines, or rather “energy infrastructure,”

did get some positive attention in the national energy strategy, with the commitment of ensuring access to market for Canadian energy products (although it appears that this mention had to be hard fought for). But while often trumpeting the benefits of pipelines, provinces have been slow to actually approve the pipeline infrastructure desperately needed to ensure that Canadian energy makes its way to refineries. From the West Coast to the East Coast, proposed pipeline projects continue to languish, contributing to increases in the amount of oil transported by rail. Indeed, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers projects that rail movements of oil will increase from 185,000 barrels per day in 2014 to between 500,000 and 600,000 barrels per day by 2018. The increase in transporting oil and gas by rail in the absence of pipelines poses unnecessary risk to Canadians, since on a comparative basis pipelines experience fewer incidents. Another good example of contradictory energy policy is playing out in

Alberta. There, Alberta’s new premier gave a veritable barn-burner of a speech to oilsands industry executives during Stampede, but has increased the carbon levy, established a panel to recommend further actions for the Alberta government to take on climate change, and struck a new royalty review, which if it’s anything like the last one will only drive investment out of the energy sector or into competing jurisdictions. The premiers’ report recognizes the critical contributions that energy production makes to Canada’s economic health, and that demand for energy will only increase in the future. But there and elsewhere, the premiers accept any number of things that will cut against that contribution. It’s nothing new when politicians speak out of both sides of their mouths. Indeed, a cynical person might claim that’s the norm. But when it comes to a sector as important to the Canadian economy as energy, the usual kind of contradictory policy-making is something Canada can’t long endure.

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Keep Saskatchewan anglers safe on the water Anglers should be reminded that wearing your lifejacket is even more important than wearing your ‘lucky ﬁshing hat’. But they do share one trait: they both have to be worn to be effective! According to the Canadian Safe Boating Council and the Lifesaving Society, 80 per cent of recreational boaters who drown each and every year in Canada were not wearing a lifejacket or Personal Floatation Device (PFD). Most of these drowning occur in small, open power boats, accounting for 60 per cent of these preventable deaths. A majority of these victims were males between the ages of 19 and 35, out for a day of ﬁshing. Many of those who don’t

wear their lifejackets or PFDs believe that, since they are good swimmers, having them onboard within easy reach is good enough. But a lifejacket stored under a seat or up in the bow will be of no help when the unexpected happens, like falling overboard while trying to net the catch. National surveys clearly show that more than half the recreational boats sold in Canada are used for ﬁshing on a regular basis. During National Fishing Week, the Canadian Safe Boating Council would like to remind all anglers not only to have their lifejacket onboard the boat, but to wear it as if their life depended on it – because it just might! Many of today’s anglers are delighted with the

models that are designed especially to suit their needs. They’re rugged, allow for full freedom of movement to cast and are constructed with lots of pockets for gear. Some even come equipped with an attachment from which to hang a landing net. When choosing their lifejacket, anglers should also check the lable to make sure it is Transport Canada approved, is the correct size, and ﬁts snugly. Spending time on Saskatchewan’s waterways with family and friends is a quality of life beneﬁt enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of Saskatchewan residents every year. We encourage everyone to be proactive and wear a lifejacket. Please don’t become a statistic.

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part of a private collection. “Marty McFly: Wait a minute. Wait a minute, Doc. Ah... Are you telling me that you built a time machine... out of a DeLorean? Dr. Emmett Brown: The way I see it, if you’re gonna build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some *style?*” Interestingly, Michael J. Fox was not the first Marty McFly. A number of actors auditioned for the role - Johnny Depp, C. Thomas Howell, John Cusack and Charlie Sheen - but Eric Stoltz got the job. Six weeks later Stoltz just didn’t “click” and Canadian actor Fox was hired. The studio head did not like the name of Back to the Future and instead wanted to call the feature Spaceman from Pluto. This was in reference to a comic book that appears in the film. Director Robert Zemeckis disagreed and insisted on Back to

shows. Three automobiles were purchase for the first film. They were modified into the famous time machine. Three more vehicles were purchased for the two sequels. For the flying scenes in the second part, a full sized fibreglass replica was built. Unfortunately it is believed that only three of the vehicles survived and exist today. The “A” hero (used throughout the entire film) was restored and is now on indoor display at Universal Studios Hollywood. The DeLorean which was used for stunt work is on display at Universal Orlando, next to Doc Brown’s time travelling train from the third movie. The third time machine is in private hands. After filming was completed this one was taken on tour throughout Japan. When it was returned, it was badly in need of repair. The studio decided to dispose of it and it is now

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One of my husband’s favourite movies is Back to the Future and the two sequels. Every so often one of the movie channels has a marathon weekend and, if he has the time, will plan on spending the weekend watching all three. Fast forward now, 30 years later. Yes, it has been 30 years since Marty McFly and Doc Brown conspire to send Marty back to where he came from. And, using a DeLorean and the “Flux Capacitor” as a time machine was just brilliant. In real life it was the brainchild of an automotive engineer who was an executive at General Motors. This engineer was the founder of the DeLorean Motor Company which didn’t fare too well financially eventually filing for bankruptcy. However the producers and writers settled on the car to be the unsung hero of the

the Future. Michael J. Fox did not sing in the movie. It was in fact Mark Campbell who sang the rendition of “Johnny B. Goode” but did not receive a movie credit. In exchange he accepted a small but very nice percentage of soundtrack sales. Not bad considering the album was on the Billboard 200 for 19 weeks. The three movies were very successful. Back to the Future earned more than $380 million worldwide; II made $332 million and III grossed $245 million. This year, October 21, will be the 30th anniversary of Back to the Future.

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Reunion â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;55 It would be nice to write here that the Regimental Reunion we held in Hamilton, Ontario in 1955, was the kind where one gets to meet old friends and acquaintances to remember the good times that we had â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the way it was! Somehow Yours Truly felt that he had to go! Mebbe his emotions were still mixed up a little bit and he could have stayed at home, pushed the whole thing aside and forgotten it all. But he had to go! Actually Y.T. thinks that part of the reason he is writing these many years after the fact, is because (as time goes by) society may forget! And we have promised that â&#x20AC;&#x153;we will rememberâ&#x20AC;?, eh? Considering it another way (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;cash on the barrel headâ&#x20AC;? way), mebbe he

should have stayed home. Things hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gone well for us. Phyllis and Yours Truly had gotten married and had a couple of children. For what? Were they to be victims of some future war? He could have stayed home, forgotten the whole thing and let history keep on repeating itself! He looked all over for a few bucks, and away he went! There was not much aeroplane traffic in those days. And it took a couple of days to get to Hamilton by train, but when he shook hands with his Company Lieutenant and drummed up a few not-so-nice memories, he knew that he had done the right thing! Lieutenant Perkins (Perk!) and Y.T. had only known each other for a few hours when he said (at one oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock one night!)

â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I throw this phosphorous grenade up the slope, we are all going to go rushing up that dike together!â&#x20AC;? It seemed to Y.T. that it was a hundred years before Perk threw that grenade! And in that time his whole lifetime was crowded into a few seconds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here I am,â&#x20AC;? I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of my folks favourite sons, a little boy that they had made so many plans for, and not even knowing why he has to die!â&#x20AC;? It had been only Y.T.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body that started up that dike in 1945, but when Y.T. shook Perkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand, 10 years later there was a little boy beside me! What about him? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daddy,â&#x20AC;? the little boy kept saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is this what life is all about? Must we kill each other?â&#x20AC;? And Perk knew exactly what I was thinking! As we shook hands that day (10 years after the war!), he thought of his own children! There were quite a few good men got killed after we started up that dike, and the vivid memories that Y.T. brought it back and told his family, made it all seem worthwhile, at least to him! And then there was Malcolm Bain! It was sure good to see Mac again. We had

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shared blankets many times in that 1944-45 winter, but as we shook hands all that we remembered was sharing those six words on our radios, the night that he was wounded: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Send up a platoon without snowsuits!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;He â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;came outâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from Kapelsche Veer in 1945 He never quite forgot the night that he was wounded there The scars he bore away and wore each day he was alive Were never quite as deep as when he found folk dullest gaze!â&#x20AC;? And as we looked in each others eyes again, we knew that our unfinished job was going home and telling the young people of our times, how really miserable war is! Mac never married, but he knew that he had to tell the people around him . . . When we were still going to our old country school, up in Great Bend, every now and then, during â&#x20AC;&#x153;Litâ&#x20AC;? (literature) class, our teacher got us to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;parseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; a paragraph or two. And although Yours Truly had almost completely forgotten how it was done, when a fellow asked me recently to

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 explain a couple of para- had escaped death by graphs of a piece The a hair, only to find his Independent published feet too badly frozen that long ago, he came up with his legs turned black to his knees! And beside the following! Mebbe the â&#x20AC;&#x153;parseâ&#x20AC;? job him The Contractor, who, below isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t up to snuff when a bullet angled in the modern Lit circles through one of his eyes, anymore, but we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stayed in with his compaafford to confuse and for- ny because no one could get a lot of this stuff any- get up to where he was. And then the Legion execmore, eh? Back we go to the Argyll utive, so suave and self and Sutherlanders High- controlled now, who had landers reunion held in been wounded so horribly the old â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fishersâ&#x20AC;? hotel near Todenhaugel Farm! And here the scribble in Hamilton, Ontario in stops, beside a big blot on 1955! Quote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Next morning, that paper napkin (probat the breakfast table, ably coffee. I always seem when the reunion was to get a leaking cup).â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parseâ&#x20AC;? list! (Whatever breaking up, Y.T. looked around the room and â&#x20AC;&#x153;parseâ&#x20AC;? means!) The Educator: Lieuscribbled on an old serviette these few sentimen- tenant Norman Perkins, who was one of the three tal lines! The old piece of paper is men (of 29) who made it lying on the desk in front to the top of Kapeleshe Veer Dike that night! of me as I write. The Contractor: Major It goes thusly: â&#x20AC;&#x153;So the party is over, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Garrisonâ&#x20AC;? Bill Whiteside eh? And soon word will M.E. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who lost an eye go out that the Argylls when he was hit, just have had another drunk- across the Kusten Kanal! The Executive: Wounden brawl. Any critical excuse to prove to the sur- ed so horribly at Todenviving generation that hugel Farm. Leaky Cup: As for the they owe nothing to the past! But as I look into big blot on my paper the quiet eyes of Malcome napkin, it could have Bain I know that it was been coffee alright, but at the 1955 Regimental no party! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over at the next table Reunion, there were quite sits The Educator, so neat a few tears shed! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lest we forget,â&#x20AC;? eh? and successful now, who

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ANCIENT ECHOES Second Annual

COFFEE HOUSE FUNDRAISER! Canada Day was celebrated in the Town of Asquith with lots to do -- everything from bouncy castles to face painting. And what’s a celebration without

food -- the BBQ was well attended. In the picture it sure looks like Harper Witchekan and Issac McGee enjoyed the day. (Submitted photo)

Canada Day festivities The Town of Asquith and community kicked off Canada Day with a wonderful, fun-ﬁlled day on July 1. The day started off with bouncy castles, kids games, contests, and face painting. A great number of people came out to enjoy the festivities and to watch the children have a blast! A barbecue was held and all who

attended enjoyed it as well! The day culminated with fireworks and Canada Day cupcakes – a joyous way to say Happy Birthday, Canada! Small Canadian flags were handed out to all participants, along with Canadian flag pins. Willy Tran and Alisia Beeds of the Asquith General Store

were instrumental in planning and organizing the events and making sure that there were volunteers to man the different stations. Willy was also the ﬁreworks expert who ensured that all were mesmerized by a wonderful show of lights and sounds! Not enough can be said about the volunteerism

and the time spent on Canada Day festivities by these two! Thank you also goes out to the other volunteers who did face painting, barbecuing, and who assisted with the games and bouncy castles. A Canada Day grant from Canadian Heritage also helped to make this day possible.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 2 - 4 p.m. @ Herschel Memorial Hall Herschel, Sask. We invite you to join us for a Coffee House featuring… REFRESHMENTS, LIVE PERFORMANCES, DESSERTS AND DOOR PRIZES!!

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Some of the fun at Asquith when a family fun fair was held on July 25. As well as the walking zorbs, there were dunk tanks, bouncy castles, face painting,

games and contests. A BBQ was held in the evening. A popular food option for summer time. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Asquith council report Asquith Town Council held their regular meeting on July 8, 2015. Attending the meeting were Mayor Gail Erhart, Councillors Sue Sawicki, Ross Beal, Garry Dumont, Don Lysyshyn, Blair Warren, C.A.O. Holly Cross and Foreman Darren Kraft. The June 10, 2015 regular minutes were accepted as presented. The treasurer’s statement of receipts and expenditures for June 2015 and May 2015 bank reconciliations were accepted as presented.

A motion was made to accept the accounts paid of $63,839.16 and the accounts payable in the amount of $38,299.49 as presented. A pump at the sewage lift station had to be repaired, as did a curb stop on Main Street. The pilot plan that has been set up as the water station is showing excellent results in removing ammonia, iron and manganese. The Town’s Clean Up Day went well, and Council would like to thank all of those resi-

dents who came out to clean up the town. Compaction and dirt cover of the refuse at the Asquith Landﬁll has been completed. Nuisance orders and letters were sent out to several residents of the town. The town is in the midst of tendering for roadwork and drainage work to be done in and around East Avenue and it is expected that construction will be occurring in August of 2015.

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Some crops come and go

by Calvin Daniels

Crops, like most things, come and go, and at times they then find a way to gain renewed interest yet again. One such crop appears to be fababeans, at least in terms of East Central Saskatchewan. The crop was once talked about quite a lot as one with potential for Prairie producers. That was at least a decade ago when pulse crops were making their first substantial inroads into Prairie farm crop rotations, and producers and researchers were both looking at a number of different crop options. Field peas and lentils tended to win out back then, and fababeans became a rather small niche crop. But there is now renewed interest, at least if a recent field day near Yorkton was an indication. Parkland College and the East Central Research Foundation held their third annual research farm field day July 23, with projects which included wheat fungicide and plant

growth regulator trials, canola fungicide and seed treatments, flax fungicide trials, and fertility trials for oats and canary seed, and a look at fababean varieties. The crop can be productive, with one Canora, SK. area producer suggesting average yield of more than 50 bushels to the acre, with best yields over 90. At the same time he admitted challenges with seeding the large beans, and dealing with very tall plants which require an application of herbicide in the fall to facilitate harvesting. That said fababeans are very good at fixating nitrogen, and with the added growth, puts that crop residue back into the soil as well. Of course that is why pulse crops in general became popular on the Prairies. While creating an alternate crop options selling into a huge market for edible pulses, the crops also helped reduce the need to nitrogen fertilizer in the follow year’s crop. With N fertilizer being one of the larg-

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est crop input costs fixating nitrogen through pulse crops makes a lot of sense. But not all pulse crops lived up to expectations, fababeans likely on the list, although as stated they seem to be making a comeback of sorts. Pinto beans was one that did not make the grade, even with significant interest not so long ago. Garth Patterson, executive director of Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, said about 20,000 acres of beans were seeded in the province this spring, 65 per cent of the total was in irrigated districts, related a 2001 Western Producer

article. Pinto beans were the Cinderella story back then, with Pintium an early maturing, upright variety of pinto bean developed by the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre front line and centre. While the market is there for such beans, they never managed to become agronomically viable here. Lupins have much the same story, much interest being accorded the pulse crop a decade and a half ago, but now a small niche, if grown at all. Of course one of the barriers to some of these

crops becoming important on the Prairies is a lack of varietal research and development. Soybeans, because of the sheer size of the crop around the world has millions spent on research, and that has led to varieties with shorter growing seasons, which has expanded the crop area of the beans from south of Winnipeg only a few years ago, to east central Saskatchewan and western Manitoba today. But smaller crops see less dollars spent. Take canary seed currently a crop targeted for bird seed. There has been talk of human consumption canary seed

for some years, but it has been slow to happen as dollars to invest in such a development process are limited based on the limited overall importance of the crop. Granted investment dollars might grow the importance of a crop through a development like opening canary seed to the human consumption market, but it’s hard to risk the dollars on a ‘maybe’. Still, some crops which have come and gone might yet become of some importance to Prairie producers if research were to create varieties which could overcome some past shortfalls.

Some people look with nostalgia at the “good ol’ days” thinking that the world would be a better place if we could just go back in time, give up on technology and return food and farming to the way it used to be. To these people I say, “poppycock!” These garbled view of the past are not only wrong-headed they are dangerous. The days before science delivered modern agricultural practices, such as advanced plant breeding and effective crop inputs, saw the rural Canadian landscape ﬁlled with poverty, hardship and reduced life expectancy. And this is not that long ago – a generation or two at best. No one who lived through these times would want to go

back. People who live in these conditions today, in developing parts of the world, deserve the chance to get out. Agriculture’s best days are not in the past they are ahead and science and research is the path that will take us there. Science and research have already delivered. Never in the history of human development has food been as cheep and abundant as it is today in the developed world. Never in the history of human development has food been as safe to eat as it is today in the developed world. And I would argue that never in the history of human development has agriculture been as environmentally sustainable as it is today. Modern agricultural practices like zero and conservation tillage mean that Saskatchewan does not blow into Ontario anymore like it did when my dad was growing up. Precision agriculture and modern crop inputs minimize greenhouse gas emissions and maximize the efﬁciency of crop nutrients. New varieties developed through modern plant breeding are delivering more and more food without having to

cut down more trees. Safe food abundantly produced in a sustainable manner. Brought to you by science, research and modern agriculture. The forecast for the future is more of the same, only faster. You might not see this message o the internet much because agriculture has been particularly bad at communicating the benefits we deliver to society. Too often we assume everyone knows and just go about our business producing more food. But in an increasingly urban country with generations of separation between the city and farm (if there ever was a connection), this assumption is dangerously wrong. It is dangerous to assume that consumers are aware of the benefits of modern farming because the vacuum created by lack of communication from agriculture is being filled by those who want us to reject science and turn our backs on the future benefits that research can deliver. Farms and industry must speak out in defence of science or we will lose our ability to advance the industry. Examples of the antiscience message are all around us, from those who put us all at risk because they don’t trust vaccinations to those who want to ban pesticides, seed treatments or varieties developed through modern biotech-

nology. Fortunately we are seeing renewed investment in Canadian agriculture research. Recently the Fresh firm Limagrain and Canterra Seeds announced a major research partnership. Alberta Wheat Commission and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are partnering with private industry to deliver new varieties to Canadian farmers. Bayer has recently completed expansion of their research farm in Manitoba. These are just a few examples of demonstrating great optimism in the future of Canadian agriculture. The economic benefits delivered by agriculture research and development is part of the Canadian DNA. In 1904 Dr. Charles Saunders’ first planting of Marquis Wheat was 12 seeds. Less than 20 years later there were 20 million acres of Marquis grown in Western Canada and the U.S. This research, these 12 seeds, opened up the Canadian Prairies, delivered jobs and growth and was the backbone of communities that seemed to spring up overnight. Marquis Wheat is a powerful demonstration of what research delivers. I have a sheaf of Marquis Wheat (a little sheaf) on my mantle at home. To me, it is a symbol of what agriculture research will accomplish again – if society lets it happen.

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On your mark . . . Biggar Barracudas hosted the Provincial swim competitions at Biggar Aquatic Centre the weekend of July 25-26. Competitors came from all corners of the province and there were some really tight races. The weather co-operated with sunny skies and great temperatures. (Independent photos by Daryl Hasein)

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It was a busy day on Saturday as Perdue held its annual fair on July 25. Pancake breakfast. Parade. Tractor Pull. Little Buckaroo Rodeo. Exhibits. Fun Alley. Ball Tournament. Cattle Show. Entertainment. An activity for all ages and all tastes. For some the day was perfect just visiting with neighbours. (Independent photos by Daryl Hasein)

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Peaches don’t get Sweeter after they are Picked What is your favorite seasonal fruit purchase? For many, it is peaches. Believed to have originated in China over 4000 years ago, peaches now make up a large portion of the fresh fruit crop sales in British Columbia, where I reside. Similar to many tree fruits, peaches will ripen after they have been picked, however they will typically not get any sweeter. The sweetness

level will be determined by whether the peaches were allowed to grow to maturity on the tree. Although maturity and ripeness may sound the same, a mature fruit is described as one that has grown to a degree that allows it to ripen. The ripeness of fruit focuses more on the texture appeal. Maximum sweetness levels will develop on the tree, while the juiciness and softness will continue to evolve after they have been harvested.

Peaches obviously offer their best quality to our awaiting appetites when they are consumed fresh, however they can easily be canned or frozen to help extend the season into the winter months. Basically there are two distinct qualities of the many varieties of peaches that are currently cultivated: clingstone and freestone. One may assume that the definitions of these two categories are obviously defining the level of ease in the removal of the stone. Although this is true, it goes beyond this first assumption. Clingstone peaches also offer a firmer flesh that is preferable for canning, as they tend to hold their shape better. The flesh in freestone peaches is more delicate and should be reserved for eating fresh. These

The dirt on Saskatchewan soil Master’s student Kendra Purton earns U of S Graduate Thesis Award and Harry Toop Memorial Prize Whether it be from a field, grassland, or even the forest, Kendra Purton is finding remarkable similarities in soils across a section of Saskatchewan – a result that neither she nor fellow soil scientists were expecting to find. The results could have drastic implications on the future of soil management at a time of changing climate. “Regardless of the soil we were looking at, the results were remarkably similar,” said Purton, a master’s student at the University of Saskatchewan. “When we looked at five different samples, from different depths, we saw more difference in, say, a 20cm depth than we saw over a large distance.” The samples Purton refers to come from locations spanning the forests of west-central Saskatchewan to the grasslands further south, an area of about 46 km.

The samples were tested for soil organic matter (SOM), focusing on different forms of carbon and nitrogen. A bulk of the testing was done at the worldclass soil science facility on the Spherical Grating Monochromator (SGM) beamline at the Canadian Light Source synchrotron. Purton notes that most synchrotron facilities are not keep on getting dirty, but “SGM has worked very hard to ensure the beamline works well with environmental samples.” Purton, her collaborators, and her supervisor, soil scientist Fran Walley, were surprised at their results. “What’s remarkable is that we are not detecting differences between land uses,” said Walley. “And these are dramatically different locations . . . The literature would suggest you would see

differences, and we were expecting to see those differences.” Purton adds that there is a long-standing idea that old SOM is inherently stable and has a different chemical composition, and no one had ever really questioned that. “But that theory is mostly based on assumptions that have not been veriﬁed,” said Purton. “So, based on new techniques, it allows us to question those ideas in ways that have not been done previously.” Purton’s work has earned her the Harry Toop Memorial Prize in Scientiﬁc Writing, as well as the U of S Graduate Thesis Award. “I’ve always been interested in the interaction between humans and the environment and how climate change is going to affect how we manage soils,” said Purton.

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two classifications also fall true for plums. If you purchase peaches that are firm, leaving them at room temperature for a few days will allow them to soften. Otherwise they should be stored in the crisper of the refrigerator to ensure the maximum lifespan of their edibility. The use of peaches in desserts is an obvious expectation; however there are other methods to capture their mouthwatering enticement. The first idea that comes to mind is a peach salsa. Mix small chopped pieces with some complimenting flavours and colours such as red pepper, purple onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and of course some crushed garlic. Season it with salt, pepper, and a bit of sugar. You will have an incredible summer condiment to com-

pliment grilled specialties from your barbeque, such as chicken breast or salmon. Luckily, summertime allows us the opportunity to enjoy the complete natural freshness of this fragrant fuzzy fruit. Try saying that 3 times fast. Dear Chef Dez: What is the best way to peel peaches? I love peach desserts however always find it hard to get the skin off successfully without totally destroying the look of the peach slices. Tony R. Langley, BC Dear Tony: I find that the best way to remove the skin from peaches is to blanch them briefly in boiling water. Score an “X” on the bottom of the peaches with

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What’s the rush? Slow down and save an owl! Late July marks the end of a busy season for the Burrowing Owl. Juvenile owls are now starting to leave the nest and forage for themselves after weeks of being fed by their parents. For people travelling in rural Saskatchewan this is an especially good time to spot Burrowing Owls! It is also a dangerous time for inexperienced Burrowing Owls as the young tend to forage in roadside ditches, looking for small invertebrates and rodents. “At dusk the road surface tends to be warmer than surrounding grasslands, attracting

many small insects and rodents,” explains Kaytlyn Burrow, Habitat Stewardship Coordinator. “As a result young owls are also attracted to the road and ditch when they begin searching for prey.” Every year, young Burrowing Owls are killed by motorists while they forage along the road. The Burrowing Owl population has be steadily declining, making the survival of each juvenile owl critical for the long term growth of the population. “Motorists can reduce the risk of owl-vehicle collisions by slowing down near known or

potential nest sites and being on the lookout for low ﬂying owls,” says Burrows. Slowing down will also increase your chances of spotting this endangered bird! Burrowing Owls are about nine inches tall, with mottled brown and white feathers, bushy white ‘eyebrows’, and long featherless legs. They are often found nesting in native prairie that has been well grazed, as the short grass allows them to spot predators. Burrowing Owls nest in burrows excavated by badgers, ground squirrels, or other burrowing

mammals, and may be seen standing on their burrow, sitting on nearby fence posts, or foraging in the ditches. Since 1987 Nature Saskatchewan’s Operation Burrowing Owl

has worked with landowners to protect and enhance Burrowing Owl habitat. In addition, the program relies on the participation of landowners to help monitor the Burrowing

Owl population. Currently, there are nearly 400 landowners across Saskatchewan participating in Operation Burrowing Owl.

A Burrowing Owl, on the look out for predators in its natural habitat of the Saskatchewan prairies. (Submitted photo)

Biggar Lodge News by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Hello everyone! We hope everyone is enjoying the rest of July. It is hard to believe that summer is half way gone. But at least there is still a lot to do in August. I will share with you a few highlights of the week. Monday we had exercises and Wheel of Fortune. Tuesday was current events and then Blast for the Past in the afternoon. We shared stories of what happened over the years. Nice to

hear stories for other generations too. Wednesday afternoon we had Antique Road Show. Karen brought us antiques and we got to handle some of it like old clothes irons, brown jug, tractor seats and a lot more. After supper we took a busload of men and we went on a bus trip around Biggar. We saw the Parish and Heimbecker elevator when it was starting to rain. We then stopped for an ice cream cone. Thursday was Bible Study, exercises and bingo.

Friday was Barbecue Club down Prairie Scape. We had potato salad, beans, burgers and hot dogs. At 2:30 we had a young boy named Sheamus over and he played the piano for us. He was very talented. After his performance we went outside and had iced tea. Saturday was 1-1 time and we watched “Walk the Line”. Sunday was Dot Bingo and the Perdue United Church did worship for this week.

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There is always something happening at the museum by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery The tourists have been coming to Biggar, and to the museum! And let me tell you, they are impressed by our museum! We have had visitors from Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and other provinces. Mr. Bigger came from New Brunswick looking for any Bigger relatives. He took pictures of our namesake, Mr. W.H. Biggar, heard the story of how we got our name and went away satisďŹ ed that he likely did not have any Bigger relatives here in Biggar! They have come as far as New Zealand, Scotland, Pennsylvania, Louisiana and England. One lady came from Edmonton, with quite a

story! She had made the trip from Edmonton to Moose Jaw via Saskatoon, as she said, thousands of times! But, for some reason, that day she ended up on Highway 4 from Battleford coming straight into Biggar, right down Main Street to the end, to the Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s billboard. On the billboard she read that we were showing the art of the late Agnes Learmonth. Curious, she found the museum, and came in to see the art! She told me she was actually a Learmonth! She has been trying to do her family genealogy, but has run into the snag of most of the men in the families were called George Learmonth! And sure enough, Agnes was married to another George Learmonth. She

did explain to me that Learmonth, was at one time Le Armonth, a French word! She took some pictures of the art, and looked at the books, picked up a few to read, who can resist the incredibly affordable prices! As she was leaving she mentioned again, that she has never been to Biggar, never comes through Biggar on her trips to Moose Jaw. This was her ďŹ rst visit to Biggar. And then her story continued . . . she was very startled when she read the billboard, art by the late Agnes Learmonth, especially as she was on her way to visit her cousin, Agnes Learmonth in Moose Jaw! There is something new happening in the museum! In the gift shop we have a table

and on it are a couple of artifacts. Do you think you have the savvy to ďŹ gure out what they

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So you think you know what these artifacts are and what they were used for? Come in to the museum, and leave your answer, or guess, in the ballot box! You could be the winner for the month! (Photo by Delta Fay Cruickshank)

Driving tips for the August long weekend The August long weekend is fast approaching which means an increase of trafďŹ c on our highways. Trailers, boats, and motorhomes continue to be a common sight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for motorists to remain focused, drive responsible and with a positive attitude,â&#x20AC;? said Christine Niemczyk, Director of Communications, CAA Saskatchewan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also remember to not text while driving and consider appointing a passenger to handle phones and navigation systems.â&#x20AC;? Summer also means road construction season so motorists are reminded to slow down to 60 km/h when passing highway construction zones, emergency vehicles, and tow truck operators assisting motorists. Here are a few more safe driving tips from CAA Saskatchewan: Drivers: s 'ET PLENTY OF REST BEfore you head out for your long drive. s 0LAN YOUR ROUTE TO ALLOW time to travel safely and check for road construction to avoid delays.

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of other road users. s 4AKE INTO ACCOUNT THE extra size and weight of the trailer when driving. Be extra cautious when changing lanes, accelerating or making turns, and especially when slowing down since the load being pulled will greatly affect the vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance and could signiďŹ cantly increase the distance required to stop in case of an emergency. s -OTORISTS SHOULD ALSO ensure that the trailer is securely attached to the vehicle and be sure to check this regularily throughout the trip. Check to make sure the trailer ball is tight and use safety chains. Since backing up with a trailer

or camper is more difďŹ cult, it is best to be prepared in case there is a need to do this. If the driver is unsure whether he or she will be able to reverse safely with a trailer, it is recommended that they practice in a quiet area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ideally far from all trafďŹ c â&#x20AC;&#x201C; before starting a trip. Trailer and motorhomes care: s )NSPECT AND OR GREASE wheel bearings and leaf spring assemblies. CAA Saskatchewan receives a large number of road side assistance requests for motorhomes and trailers that have wheel bearing problems, broken leaf spring on their trailer suspension and tire

problems. Seized wheel bearings and broken leaf springs make it very difďŹ cult to tow the trailer long distances. s #HECK THE TIRES ON YOUR trailer and motorhome as they tend to be parked for extended periods which cause deterioration from age, UV rays and weather elements. Tires that are old or have cracks and bulges in them should be inspected further and perhaps replaced. s !LSO CHECK THE WHEEL bearings/wheel lug nut and all ďŹ&#x201A;uid levels before heading out on a trip. s -AKE SURE THE WHEEL lug nuts are torqued to speciďŹ cations. CAA does service a large number of roadside assistance

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September 10, 1943 - July 22, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly TUESDAYS - SATURDAYS: 9 a.m. - 12 noon, beloved Pauline Trot1 - 5 p.m., Biggar Museum & Gallery Book Sale tier of Biggar, Sask. on and Art Show. Gently used, affordable books July 22, 2015 in her and local art. home. 27c4 Pauline is survived SUNDAY, AUGUST 9: 7 p.m. Leney Cemby her brothers, Lawrence etery Annual 77th Memorial Service, minister, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cowboyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Trottier, and Norman Elizabeth McMahon. Bring your lawn chair Trottier; three nieces, Darlene (Walter) Falcon, and a friend; if the weather is bad, it will be Laura (Andy) Villeneuve, and Norma (Lyle) held in the United Church. Refreshments will Dyck; great nieces, Rachelle (Tyler) Villeneuve, be served. Jessica (Terry) Falcon, Sable Delorme-Quewe29c3 zance; great nephews, Darren (Bobby) Trottier, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14: At Biggar Museum & Lonnie Villeneuve, Dillon Trottier, Peter VilleGallery, Burgers and Homemade Pie, 11 a.m. - neuve, John (Melissa) Falcon, Dwayne ( Jackie) 2 p.m. -- Only $6. Falcon, Walter (Nicole) Falcon, Ryan Dyck; 31c3 special nephews and special niece, Barry Falcon, James (Candace) Trottier, Dezirae Falcon; and numerous great-great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Buddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Adams; mother, Mary Trottier (nee Pritchard); father, John Trottier; sister, Agnes Truchie, sister-in-law, Theresa (Booksee) Trottier, brother-in-law, John Dyck. Pauline was born in Spinney Hill, Sask. on September 10, 1943. She attended school there DeWaine and Helen Irwin have been married as well and upgrading 10 and carpentry school for 60 years! Their family are putting on a in Biggar and Plenty, Sask. She worked with her Celebration at the Little Farm on SATURDAY, brothers hauling bales, picking rocks and drivAUGUST 1st. Everyone welcome to come ing. Pauline also worked for Johnny Markland celebrate about 7:00 p.m. Please bring your own watching a grain dryer and on a dairy farm in refreshments and lawn chair. Any questions, the Asquith area. Pauline lived in Ruthilda, Sask. with the love call 306-948-2854. of her life, Clarence â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buddyâ&#x20AC;? Adams until they 30p2 moved to Biggar in the 1980s. She loved cooking, baking, picking berries, sewing, knitting, crocheting, doing crosswords and canning. Pauline enjoyed her coffee at Weasieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coffee shop. She loved camping, playing cards, bingo and listening to music at Jam Sessions. She really enjoyed her time spent in Lac Pelletier February with family and friends. 27, 1965 She will be deeply missed by all who loved February her and knew her; gone but never forgotten. 27, 2015 Memorial Wake was held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 starting at 12:00 noon at 107 - 2nd Ave. East, Biggar, Sask. Graveside Service was held on Monday, July 27 at 1:00 p.m. at Biggar Cemetery with Father Michel Bedard as celebrant. Eulogist was Dezirae Falcon, and reader was Rachelle Villeneuve. Honourary Bearers were Garry and Bev Martin all those who knew and loved Pauline. Active would like to invite our friends and Urn Bearer was Rachelle Villeneuve. Reception neighbours to help us celebreate was held at Biggar Community Hall. th Tributes may be directed to Canadian Diaour 50 Wedding Anniversary betes Association, 104-2301 Avenue C North, on Saturday, August 1st, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z5. anytime after 3:00 pm. Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted at the Martin Farm. with arrangements, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our family serving your Bring your lawn chair. family since 1963â&#x20AC;?. gfsc1 NO gifts please!

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Drinking and boating continues to be a factor in approximately 40 per cent of boating-related fatalities. An IPSOS-REID study commissioned by the Canadian Safe Boating Council and conducted in 2014 cited some disturbing perceptions amongst boaters who drink and boat at least occasionally. These included: s )T S NOT DANGERous to drink and boat. s $RINKING WHILE boating is just part of the overall relaxing experience. s 4HE CHANCES OF getting caught are extremely remote. The ďŹ rst two of these suggest that we as boaters need to be better educated on the dangers of drinking and boating. )T S BEEN PROVEN that the combination of sun, wind and rocking motion of the boat signiďŹ cantly increases the intoxicating effects of alcohol. Not only are your senses dulled but so are your abilities to safely operate a boat. Reduced inhibitions often

also lead to us taking risks that we would normally engage in like operating their boat at speeds unsafe for the conditions or letting passengers sit on the bow of the boat with their legs hanging over the edge while the boat is in motion. )T S ALL TOO OFTEN forgotten as well that, we as boat operators, are responsible for the safety of everyone on board. A good question to ask yourself is how you would feel if someone you love was hurt or killed as a result of your boating while impaired. With respect to the chances to getting caught drinking and boating being extremely remote, the probablities in 2015 have increased signiďŹ cantly based on two initiatives that will be in full swing this season. The ďŹ rst is called Operation Dry Water which was initiated by the Canadian Safe Boating Council in 2013 and has progressively gained momentum to the point where it should be in full

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THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015

Make ATV safety a priority for your child ATV safety is hardly child’s play. In fact, when it comes to the various dangers associated with off-roading, children are the most vulnerable demographic. Studies have shown that the average age of individuals who are treated at emergency departments for ATVrelated injuries is 15 years, which is less than the legal driving age of conventional motor vehicles. As part of the Saskatchewan AllTerrain Vehicle Association (SATVA) safety campaign Know Your Limits, General Manager John Meed stresses the importance of children following ATV safety practices. “Children have the highest amount of limitations when it comes to ATVs, because they do not possess the physical development to safely drive large ATVs or the cognitive ability to react to potentially dangerous situations – regardless of their size or maturity,” says Meed. Before children begin ATVing, they should take a training course from one of the qualiﬁed instructors throughout Saskatchewan. This will teach them how to be safe while enjoying some off-roading action. To put this into perspective, Meed noted that to legally drive a conventional motor vehicle – such as a car or truck, individuals are required to be 16 years of age, complete an instructional course,pass a practical exam that tests drive competency and follow the enforced rules of the road. It only makes sense then that ATVers would take similar steps to ensure they are competent on the trail. Meed explains that conventional motor vehicles also come with built-in protective measures such as seatbelts and air backs, which reduce the risk of injury and

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add to a driver’s sense of security. The same safety measures aren’t found on an ATV, even though a full-size ATV weighs over 225 kg (500 lbs) and is capable of reaching highway speeds. Therefore, young adults who ATV without having taken safety courses or wearing the proper gear are putting

themselves at risk. “You wouldn’t give your children the keys to your car if they have received no driver training,” says Meed. “Allowing them to ATV under the same circumstances is just as reckless and can have lethal results.” Once children receive the proper instuction, Meed says it’s time to

select the proper vehicle. It is recommended that children ride “age appropriate” ATVs: vehicles with an engine size no greater than 70cc for children under 12 years of age; vehicles with an engine size no greater than 90cc for children under 16 years of age. Beyond that, children

must adhere to the strict policies every other ATVer follows: avoid taking passengers; wear protective gear (helmet, gloves, ankle boots, long pant, long-sleeved shirt; don’t speed or attempt tricky manoeuvers; ride in appropriate settings; don’t drink and ride; carry a communications device and designate an

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emergency contact. “By simply using your head you can avoid a potentially dangerous situation,” says Meed. “Before ATVing, take time to honestly reﬂect and determine whether or not you have taken every precaution necessary. While ATVing, ensure you are driving in a safe manner.”

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THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015

How to help the honey bee population Many homeowners take pride in their gardens and the ďŹ&#x201A;owers that they plant each season. But gardens provide much more than aesthetics and curb appeal to our front yards. They are also generous sources of pollen and nectar for honey bees, both of which are essential for the health of their hive. A worker honey bee travels a great distance in its lifetime. They visit many plants as they

travel from ďŹ&#x201A;ower to ďŹ&#x201A;ower, spreading pollen and allowing the plant to reproduce. This is all in the pursuit to provide food it can take back to its colony. Without proper nutrition, honey bee colonies canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t survive and this has a direct impact on the food that comes to our table. Without pollinators like the honey bee, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d loose one in every three bites of food we eat. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that we help feed

honey bees and other pollinators by planting ďŹ&#x201A;owers that provide them with nutritious food. No matter where you live, you can dedicate a small patch of your garden, balcony or rooftop to ďŹ&#x201A;owers that

provide food for honey bees. Providing nutritious food can be as easy as: s 0LANTING LARGER AND more varied gardens, with ďŹ&#x201A;owers that are attractive to honey bees; and

s 0LANTING A MIX OF SEEDS that will bloom throughout the season for longer ďŹ&#x201A;owering. The biggest challenge is choosing what to plant. Thankfully there are pollinator garden programs like Buzzing Gar-

dens that provide free pollinator-friendly seeds just by signing-up online at beesmatter.ca. Using a pre-packaged seed kit will make planting your pollinator garden quick and easy.

BURGER NIGHT at The Legion

FRIDAY, JULY 31 ~ 6 p.m. ~ $7.50/burger platter Watch for the regular Burger Night on the last Friday of each month.

Work underway . . . Town crews have been busy working on 7th Ave. getting the street paved again. It has been a long time but progress is being made.

New sidewalks and new pavement will be a welcome sight for residents on the block. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited

Hanover Junction 12 km west of Biggar on Highway 14 invite you on

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 3JCCPO $VUUJOH t B N Lunch to follow RSVP by August 10 to 306-948-1990