Issue 32

Vol. 104 No. 32

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2013

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Ruthilda Centennial Celebration T

he tiny village of Ruthilda with nine permanent residents saw an astounding amount of over 500 people for their weekend centennial celebration. Attendees were mainly from Saskatchewan and Alberta, but others ventured from Sydney and Langley British Columbia, Winnipeg, California and England. Breakfast Saturday served 250 and the catered supper Saturday sold 350 plates. Others came for the parade, afternoon activities and the dance.

The weekend started off with registration on Friday, and a short welcome program.

Special guests of “Ruth” and “Hilda”, from whom the name of Ruthilda was obtained, told a short history of the town and businesses to get us started.

These characters were played by Jolene Richards and Amber (McLeod) Roth whose great grandparents settled in the area.

Then a wiener roast meal followed. After this, we were entertained by Bonnie Logan, family story teller and musician. She told stories of growing up in Ruthilda area and strummed some tunes on the banjo. The Ruthilda Squares square dancing group, danced away for us until the fireworks at 11. At the same time, there was a Raiders Ball Reunion of past and present ball players and the weekend ball tournament

Centennial murals . . . Centennial murals on display on the former garage of Main Street Ruthilda during the centennial weekend were painted by Kathy Richards.

Gerald McLeod and John Waddington, former residents began with the first ball game outside after supper.

Saturday began with a pancake breakfast, and then even though a rain slowed us down, the parade of many tractors, cars, trucks, bikes, ATVs went on as scheduled.

The RCMP and flag bearers began the parade and the mayor, Jerry Gilles driving the firetruck followed the last entry. Floats included Ruthilda Post Office,

Springwater, and Clemence Field with Kelly Block, MP also having a float.

The rain slowed up the ball tournament, but things got started near 11 p.m. There was a fastball game as part of the day too which entertained a great crowd. There were seven mixed orthodox ball teams in the tournament with all ages involved: S h i p m a n s, R i c h a r d s, Simpsons, Nakonechnys,

I’ll take some of those . . . It was a busy day Tuesday at the weekly Farmers Market, which is a great place to pickup some fresh items. This table has some delicious carrots and lettuce. If you like fresh baking those items can be found there as well. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

are posing in front. The pictures depict the town features of the railway, elevators, church and water tower.

(Submitted photo)

Peters, Springwater and Jirickas. The beer gardens were organized by Ruthilda Elks group and the Stranraer Elks helped out with the dance. The booth had many volunteers working throughout the long day serving over 500 burgers, pies, and other treats.

The afternoon activities included bingo, and children’s activities, such as The Balloon Man, face painting by Crystal Craig, fish pond by the Waddington family, balloon shaving, cotton candy and a “Bouncy Castle”. Thank you also to the young girls who helped with the kids activities. There was Fick’s Petting Zoo throughout the day, with over 30 animals, with emu and baby chicks a highlight. In the large outdoor tent, there were was also a craft fair with several tables of vendors selling their wares. Thank you all for coming.

People also could participate in walking tours of the town and cemeteries, which were provided in their registration bag. Their bag also included souvenir pictures, magnets, pens, etc. Souvenirs were on sale all weekend which

$1.25

include T-shirts, golf shirts, bunnyhugs, historical calendars, history books and caps all with our Centennial logo on them, designed by Kathy Richards. These items are still available for sale.

Contact a committee member if you would still like one of the above.

There are various historical markers throughout town to present the village history.

Thank you to the researchers and organizers. A pictorial history was also set up as a slide show in the hall during the morning (because of the rain) and again while we lined up for our supper.

Thanks Larry Brown, Fred Bierness and crew. Special murals, painted by Kathy Richards, are mounted on the former garage of Main Street.

These pictures depict the town features of the railway, elevators, church and water tower.

A highlight of the afternoon was the Quilt Show held in Ruthilda’s historical United Church. The church was full of quilts, including one made by Joy Hinchcliff at age 83, several made by Gertie Brown for her children many years previous. There were

quilts from Laura Ewson, Carol Schmold, Janine Shipman, Jolene Richards, and Amber Roth- of the Plenty Piecemakers Quilt group. Some quilts were new and some older, like one made in the 30’s for the hired man, or one made in 1979

by Donalda Aylward. There was also a painting display of young artists of the area and other crafted items. A special surprise was Hazel Mcleod’s spinning demonstration that she willingly gave us. Thank you to Carol and Laura who hosted this event. Also, thanks to the Quilt Group for making and donating several aprons which were raffled off as door prizes.

The supper Saturday was catered by Lee’s catering of Oyen and “Touch of Grey” from Biggar played for our Saturday dance. There was a silent auction ongoing all weekend, with many donations from surrounding businesses and individuals of over 30 items. Thank you all both donators and buyers! Also in the hall were historical displays of the town, the Ruthida Elks and Royal Purple, and also Ruthilda ball. There was a raffle of 2005 Ruthilda hats and aprons. After the excellent supper meal, Bonnie Logan entertained us again.

We were also given another awesome fireworks display at 11.

Things began again Sunday with a muffin and coffee breakfast, and then a church service, organized

by Carmel Waddington with special guest speakers, Alan Porter and Randall Nelson who told of their memories of Ruthilda. We also had the pleasure of listening to Angela Sloman sing a couple pieces, accompanied by Keith Young on the keyboard.

We wrapped up the weekend with a brunch in the hall and final farewells.

The Centennial Celebration was enjoyed by all, with many positive comments made by those packing up and leaving our community.

On behalf of the entire Centennial Committee and executive Dianne Sloman, Kathy Richards, and Janine Shipman we would like to give a big thank you to all who helped support our centennial by your sponsorship, volunteering and attendance.

A very successful weekend celebration!

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Ruthilda mushroomed from a population of nine to 500+ during their centennial weekend of July 12. Pictures: Springwater float in the parade.

Amber Roth and Jolene Richards, whose great grandfathers settled in the area, played Ruth and Hilda, whose names were used to give Ruthilda its name.

The two relayed a short history of the town and businesses and welcomed everyone to the town.

Quilts on display in Ruthilda Church by local quilters. Ruthilda Hall with Centennial banner. It’s not a celebration without a cake.

Kids getting their faces painted in the outdoor tent. Kids got to pet the horses at Fick’s Petting Zoo. Fick’s Petting Zoo was a favourite as kids got to pet some of the animals.

Display of tractors through the years.

(Submitted photos)

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Important information about West Nile virus Heartland Health Region is reminding residents that the peak season for the transmission of West Nile Virus is upon us.

The culex tarsalis mosquito that transmits the illness to humans has higher numbers and activity in August. Culex tarsalis are a hot weather mosquito. They are also more active at dusk and dawn (evening and morning). The warmer the nights and mornings, the more the mosquitoes and people are active outside. The warmer the nights and mornings, the more the mosquitoes and people are active outside, which increases the risk further.

The West Nile Virus has now been identified in dead birds in the Heartland Health Region as well as neighbouring Saskatoon Health Region, so the likelihood of culex mosquitoes picking up the virus from the birds and transmitting it to humans is much increased.

While many cases of human West Nile Virus go undetected or with mild to moderate symptoms, there is always the possibility of severe illness which can be quite debili-

by: Rod Pedersen, Voice of the Riders After what was presumably a productive bye week, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are back at work these days getting ready for Friday’s firstplace showdown at the Calgary Stampeders.

Each one of the Roughriders had his own plans for the rare week off in the summer, not the least of which were receiver Chris Getzlaf, who got married in southern California, and defensive lineman Keith Shologan who, along with his bride, welcomed a bouncing baby boy to the Rider Nation.

Great timing!

Mostly the time off reminded us that there IS life outside of football in this beautiful province

tating. There is no medicine against the virus and no vaccine. The best defence against this disease is prevention.

You can reduce the risk of contracting West Nile Virus by: • using insect repellant containing DEET • wearing protective clothing • reducing time outdoors between dusk and dawn • regularly cleaning and emptying containers that can collect water such as bird baths and eavestroughs • clearing yards of old tires and other items that can collect water • ensuring rain barrels are covered with mosquito screening or are tightly sealed around the downspout • keeping screens on windows and doors in good repair • keeping bushes, shrubs and lawns clear of overgrowth and debris.

Anyone experiencing symptoms such as high fever, muscle aches, weakness, or more severe signs like varying levels of consciousness is encouraged to seek medical attention as soon as possible.

but before we got too attached to the outdoors, it was time to get back to the stadium.

Most onlookers were fixated on the status of star quarterback Darian Durant who missed the team’s last game, a 3220 win over Hamilton in Guelph July 27, with a foot sprain.

Clearly the bye came at an ideal time for Durant, who took the opportunity to sneak away to his offseason home in Atlanta and rest that banged up right foot.

Time heals all wounds and although we likely won’t be told how much that foot truly has recovered, it’s a safe bet Durant will be back behind centre for Friday’s game under the lights at McMahon Stadium. Drew Tate has

Angry Birds . . . The Mobile Playground was at the Biggar day camp on Tuesday. The day camp is held Monday to Friday every afternoon at Jubilee Stadium. On Tuesday, the kids were busy making

cartoon characters out of cups, most notably the popular Angry Birds. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Around the barrel we go . . . Collette Sawatsky was the winner of the Open 1D Division barrel racing at the Perdue Agricultural Fair.

(Submitted photo)

already been tabbed the starter for Calgary.

What a statement it was that the Riders were able to knock off the Ticats with back-up quarterback Drew Willy and seemingly not miss a beat. One of Rider fans’ greatest fears going into the season was that the Riders would be sunk if Durant went down for an extended time but Willy has laid those fears to rest.

He was also able to extend the Riders’ league record streak of games without an offensive turnover to five gamesand-counting.

Ho hum. And did we mention tailback Kory Sheets is off to the greatest start by a tailback in CFL history? He’s making it look easy and has gone out of his way to credit his offensive line which he’s termed the “Green Wall of Regina”. He’s also bought them weekly burger and fries lunches for helping him to five straight 100+-yard rushing games.

However now comes the biggest test.

They’re not too fond

of the Roughriders in Calgary and Friday night’s encounter surely is the marquee game of the CFL season so far.

The 5-0 Riders against the 4-1 Stamps?

It’s an instant classic.

Saskatchewan will either leave the stadium with a win, a healthy advantage over Calgary in the standings and obvious supremacy over their top rivals (they spanked the Stamps 3821 in Week 2) OR, with a loss, they would be tied with the Stampeders for first after the season’s opening third and would likely have a pile of questions to answer.

Don’t forget it was a Week 4 match-up in Calgary last season in which the Riders blew a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter and it touched off a five-game losing streak. They never truly recovered from it and ultimately lost 36-30 to the Stampeders in the West Division Semifinal.

Coach Corey Chamblin needs to ensure this doesn’t happen again but the Green & White has shown a remarkable ability to “finish” as of

yards were singled out.

They’re splitting hairs at this point but clearly the team wants to steer clear of complacency.

However should they improve to 6-0 Friday night and tie a franchise record for their best start ever, then this club will truly be on its way.

(For daily Rider news follow Rod on Twitter at @sportscage)

late. They’re a much better team than last year at this time.

Chamblin and GM Brendan Taman also say they identified during the bye week a few areas where there’s room for improvement despite the club’s 5-0 start.

Nothing is glaring, but perhaps the team’s slow starts and propensity for giving up aerial

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2013

It’s about making your own decisions Saskatchewan now has some new regulations regarding liquor. To say that these changes are long overdue would be an understatement and yet, in some ways, the laws don’t go far enough.

There is a sector that will moan and groan about the “effects” that of course being all about social implications. But, at the end of the day people are responsible for their own actions and decisions. It is not up to government to be your keeper.

Salons and spas will now be allowed to sell and serve alcohol to clients.

Welcome news for patrons who want to have an enjoyable evening out with friends and yet still enjoy a glass of wine. Again, responsible adults making adult decisions.

Another long overdue revision is the fact that now customers will be allowed to bring their own bottle of wine to a restaurant. This is a winwin as now the customer will be able to bring their own wine (either home made or one of their choice) and the restaurant does not have to keep a large inventory. Yes, restaurants will charge a corkage fee.

There are lots of other changes. Some will argue these laws are not in the best interest of citizens, others argue that the changes needed to be made. There is a group that will argue the changes needed to be broader.

There are always pros and cons to anything.

It is important to remember that, at the end of the day, it is people that will make their own decisions -- responsible or not. Hopefully the decisions made by adults are responsible.

It is a choice -- yours and yours alone, to make.

P.H.

The evolution and dangers of social license “Achieving social license” has expanded way beyond its historical norms Dr. Roger Gibbins, Troy Media columnist, www. troymedia.com Many of the disputes over resource development boil down to what has come to be termed “social license”. However, despite the importance of this concept to the future of resource development, its meaning is elusive and contentious.

Simply put, the determination of social license asks if project proponents have gone beyond the technical requirements for regulatory approval to meet the political requirement of community support. In practice, however, simplicity disappears.

Here it is useful to compare social license to the business license that firms display on their walls. A restaurant’s business license, for example, states the regula-

tory approval to engage in a particular line of business and the operating conditions such as the maximum number of patrons, the sale of alcohol, and hours of operation.

By contrast, social license in the resource sector is not so cut and dried. There is no parchment for the wall, no consensus on what the operating conditions should be or by whom those conditions should be set.

There is no regulatory authority analogous to a food inspector or fire marshal, and no agreement on how disputes should be resolved.

Now to be sure, we are not totally without guidelines. At the very least, social license and the community support it conveys have been contingent on demonstrable community ben-

efits. In the past, social license was implicitly determined by a rough calculus that included potential employment gains, royalties and tax revenues; social license came hand in hand with project approval. Whether the projected benefits were sufficient was not a technical decision but a political judgment made by governments.

Today, however, the calculus has expanded dramatically.

Project proposals have a legal obligation to address the impact on Aboriginal peoples, and an unavoidable obligation to address how environmental impacts can be minimized and mitigated. Proposals must also address the impact of transportation linkages - roads, rail, pipe and tankers - to often distant markets.

While extensive and expensive community consultations are essential to determine the alignment of resource developments with community aspirations and values, it is not clear whether consultations are advisory in character or imply the potential power of community veto.

Governments therefore face an extraordinarily complex challenge in determining whether social license has been secured by project proponents, one that becomes even greater when we turn from site-specific developments such as mines to linear projects such as pipelines that affect many communities and cross both provincial and international borders.

Additional complexity arises from global environmental consider-

ations related to climate change. Can we, should we factor in whether a proposed pipeline will prolong global dependence on carbon-based energy? How do we weigh the beneficial impact of Canadian natural gas exports on reduced coal consumption abroad?

Should other countries potentially affected by global warming have the right to weigh in on the Canadian decision? Does social license today have an international dimension?

Given all of this, it becomes less and less clear where decisions on social license should be made. Should it be the responsibility of regulatory agencies? Should an essentially political decision be made behind the closed doors of cabinet?

Should the courts be involved? What recourse

should local communities have if their perception of community benefit fails to align with the larger provincial or national community?

If we accept that community support is essential if resource development is to continue to play a critically important role in the national economy, we have to give a lot more thought as to how such support can be measured and weighed.

Although the notion of social license is inherently elastic, it may not be sufficiently elastic to accommodate our expanding expectations.

Troy Media columnist Dr. Roger Gibbins is the former President and CEO of the Canada West Foundation.

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Crop report for the period July 23-29 “The philatelist will tell you that stamps are educational, that they are valuable, that they are beautiful. This is only part of the truth.

My notation is that the collection is a hedge, a comfort, a shelter into which the sorely beset mind can withdraw.

It is orderly, it grows towards completion, it is something that can’t be taken away from us.”

Clifton Fadiman in Any Number Can Play Personally, I am not a stamp collector. My father was and passed that love on to my nephew. The two of them would sit at the table for hours clipping stamps off envelopes and sorting them into binders. Not really my cup of tea.

However, I do appreciated the beauty of stamps. Whenever we receive a piece of mail I stop to look at the stamp, especially the brightly coloured ones. There are so many beautiful stamps. Now, Canada Post will be honouring Canadian rock band legends.

The stamps featuring The Tragically Hip, Rush, The Guess Who and Beau Dommage are the latest in the post office’s ongoing series which honours Canadian recording artists. It is the first time bands will be featured rather than individual performers.

The Tragically Hip: Gordon Downie, Paul Langlois, Rob Baker, Gord Sinclair, Johnny Fay -- five friends from

Kingston, Ontario who founded the band in 1984. The bank has released 12 studio albums, two live albums, one extended play and 54 singles not to mention selling millions of records worldwide.

They received 14 JUNO Awards, the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award and have been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Rush: This band ranks third behind the Beatles and Rolling Stones for most gold and platinum records sold by a rock band.

Rush has sold in excess of 40 million records worldwide. The Toronto group is one of Canada’s most successful and influential rock bands.

Rush has won numerous JUNO Awards, the Governor General’ Performing Arts Award, recognition from Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and the first Canadian band inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The Guess Who: The members of the band

may have changed over the years, but the group recorded 14 top-40 hit singles, sold millions of albums, and won many awards. The band received the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.

Beau Dommage: The name of the band means “you bet” and has won numerous prizes and awards including double platinum status, Felix trophies and a Billet d’or recognizing strong ticket sales for its live performances.

According to the stamp designers the challenge was trying to capture the mood of each band. They are very influential in the rock scene and are still performing today. They were consulted on the final design with The Guess Who and Rush opting to use a logo rather than a group picture.

Just how special is getting a stamp in your honour?

Well, Garry Peterson, drummer of The Guess Who, said it was a “very special” feeling.

Haying progress continues for Saskatchewan livestock producers with 82 per cent of the 2013 hay crop cut and 60 per cent baled or put into silage, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report.

Rain was reported in most areas during the past week, which has reduced hay quality in the swath. Seventy per cent of the provincial hay crop is rated as good in quality.

The majority of crops are in good to excellent condition.

Eighty-four per cent of spring wheat, 82 per cent of canola, 81 per cent of lentils and 88 per cent of peas are in good to excellent condition.

Most parts of the province received varying amounts of rain last week ranging from trace to 43 mm. Disease, insects and localized flooding caused

the majority of crop damage. Grasshoppers and bertha armyworm have been reported in some areas.

Across the province, topsoil moisture on crop land is rated as nine per cent surplus, 78 per cent adequate, 12 per cent short and one per cent

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Sapsford d Anniversary ersary

Jim and Margy Sapsford will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary on August 10, 2013.

They were married on August 10, 1953 in Biggar, Sask. Jim and Margy resided in the Perdue area until 1997 when they retired to Vancouver Island, B.C. They are the parents of four children: Sherry Martin (Dale), Richard Sapsford (deceased), Colleen Robinson (Gary), and Carol Laventure (Norm).

They enjoy visits with their eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as seven per cent surplus, 80 per cent adequate and 13 per cent short.

Farmers are busy haying, controlling insects and getting ready for harvest.

Family and friends would like to wish them extra special anniversary wishes on this milestone anniversary!

They were married on August 10, 1953 in Biggar, Sask. Jim and Margy resided in the Perdue area until 1997

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by Bob Mason

Deadlines!

Some years ago it became obvious to Yours Truly that there must be a cutoff deadline, when The Independent printers would stop printing these questionable articles YT keeps on sendin’ in! Personally YT decided that (as far as he was concerned), his 100thbirthday (May 8, 2019) would be about right, except for one thing he isn’t the one in charge, and might fall over before he dots another i (aha! made it, eh?) Also The Independent people have quite a bit to say about that too!

It really doesn’t matter though, because YT is going to keep on writing (even for himself!) until that last i comes into sight! At least this column has always been something to work toward!

Incidentally Yours Truly has been working toward something all his life, and hasn’t got anywhere yet!

So, here goes with the issue of September 2016.

Somehow the above title sure doesn’t strike me right, and in an effort to try and tone it down a bit, I looked “Deadline” up in my dictionary, where it sez that it is a “A line that one is forbidden to cross!”. Something like 98˚ parallel and a European wall somewhere, eh?, or according to Mr. Cole again, “The latest time that something must be completed”! And YT thinks of May 8, 2019 again!

So, taking Mr. Coles and Mr. Thesaurus’ advice, here are some of YT’s personal deadlines whether we like it or not!

• There were 29 of us, lying there in the dark when our young officer said, “When I throw this “S” (Phosphorous) grenade up on that slope, away we go and attack that house up there!”

It was one of the more memorable deadlines of my life when we say that grenade explode!

Of those 20 men, who started up that 50 foot

slope, only three ever got to the top. And one of them, Private Don MacKeracher #B145875 was killed up there!

When YT takes his income tax forms down to be audited, (usually on April 31), he remembers the next few seconds after we started off, and the deadline that it was for many of those men.

I’m not sure how many men were wounded that night of January 29, 1945, but seven were killed when that deadline so long ago was kept!

Mentioning the deadline of tax time, I always remember how we paid our municipal taxes during the 1930’s. Anyone who wants to look up the records of those depression days, will find that W. A. Mason (our father) owedp the Rural Municipality of Great Bend (#40’s) over 35 dollars in back taxes, which he paid by supplying a four horse team to do roadworks (including a driver!). The deadline being when the roadwork was finished.

We sure didn’t have very much, and compared to the modern hard-surfaced ones, we didn’t have very good roads either! But we’re still here, eh? And often YT wonders just when the deadline of our “good times” is going to be!

Some people like to live their lives right down to

Dusty Wheels donate . . . Mel Swyryda (left) president of the Dusty Wheels car club presents a cheque for $1,000 to Tisha Keeler, chairperson of the fundraising committee for the Biggar Air Cadets. the last dot!

When we were still farming one of the neighbours used to roar past our place in his old truck at exactly 11:56 to have his dinner, and roared past again going the other direction at 12:15 (The last dot?)

He was a good farmer, although I’m not sure that his punctuality ever made him a millionaire or not, but after a few frantic years of rushing back and forth, he just disappeared, so did his wife!

So much for meeting that exact deadline, eh?

I suppose that in the modern order of things, there has to be thousands of deadlines made eh? Especially in Transportation!

An Army friend and myself traveled from Regina to Saskatoon on two different railroads (The CNR and the CPR).

Both trains left the Regina Union Station at the same

time, traveled different routes and arrived in Saskatoon at the same time. Talk about confusion in the forces, eh?

Being right on time takes a little getting used to though. My brothers Bill and I drove a team and sleigh into town to get a box of young chickens form the train one spring day. The station agent was just closing the freight shed door when we drove up, and we could hear the young chicks peeing inside.

“We’re closed!” said the agent. “You’ll have to come back tomorrow!” And no amount of persuasion would change his mind!

We came again tomorrow!

(Deadline?)

Many years ago, when railroad passenger trains were on every line, YT ran a half mile to catch one, before he noticed that it was freight train going through. Oh, he made it alright! And had

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to wait awhile before the passenger train arrived, right on schedule!

We missed an airplane flight from British Columbia one time, and because Air Canada didn’t see eye to eye with us about coming back to pick us up, we had to come back by bus (and darn near missed them!)

Sometimes YT thinks we should move way back into the hills where sun rises every morning, sets at night and forget about everything else!

There seems to be no end to manmade ‘deadlines’, and it sure wouldn’t hurt to read Ecclesiastics a few times!

The hourly “Take Five” order, during an army ‘route march’ was always welcome, (at least back then!), but now, we often take 45 minutes instead and we wish we were on our way to Wigle Springs*.

I sometimes wonder if a voice hollered “All aboard!” while Buddha was sitting there meditating!)

I also wonder if Buddha’s approach to things would fit in very well with today’s rat race!

We’ve met (and missed!) deadlines for 90 years now, and as far as I can see, aren’t very far ahead of things!

Omar Khayyam’s ‘Loaf of bread and jug of wine’ attitude seems a little better all the time!

And that other fellow wrote “Mornings’ at seven, the hillsides dew-pearled The larks on the wing, and the snails on the thorn God’s in his Heaven, all’s right with the world!”

I’ll go along with that! *A standard route march goal, on the Assiniboine River south of Camp Shilo, Manitoba!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2013

2013 Swim Sask Summer Provincial Finals, Melfort July 27-28 Bailey Seidl won Gold medals in Girls 100 Fly, 100 Breast, 100 Free and 50 Free and the 200 IM. Hayden McMahon won Gold for Boys 7-8 100 IM, Silver for Boys 7-8 Fly and Breast stroke, Bronze for Free style.

Bronze medal in Back stroke for Boys 7-8 won

by Cody Doering, Silver for Girls 15-17 by Kelley Knox.

Cody Doering; 27.27, 25 Back, 3rd.

Savana Ellis; 45.84, 50 Fly, 9th; 1:43.68, 100 Back, 11th; 37.92, 50 Free, 11th.

Kelley Knox; 1:38.55, 100 Fly, 2nd; 1:41.92, 100 Breast, 4th; 1:22.73, 100 Free, 4th; 1:38.91, 100 Back, 4th; 34.93, 50 Free, 4th.

Rayel Martin; 2:54.19,

200 Free, 8th; 1:33.77, 100 Fly, 5th; 1:19.97, 100 Free, 7th; 1:28.74, 100 Back, 4th; 3:13.57, 200 IM, 5th.

Gillian Massie; 45.84, 50 Fly, 9th; 1:24.41, 100 Free, 9th; 1:40.07, 100 Back, 8th; 3:47.95, 200 IM, DQ. Hayden MCMahon; 26.77, 25 Fly, 2nd; 30.04, 25 BReast, 2nd; 27.28, 25 Back, 4th; 21.74, 25 Free, 3rd; 2:08.14, 100 IM, 1st.

Tayler Sawrenko; 1:29.40, 100 Fly, 2nd; 1:43.72, 100 Breast, 7th; 1:2087, 100 Free, 9th; 1:29.79, 100 Back, 6th; 35.64, 50 Free, 8th.

Bailey Seidl; 1:17.75, 100 Fly, 1st; 1:32.79, 100 Breast, 1st; 1:10.66, 100 Free, 1st; 1:10.66; 100 Free, 1st; 32.26, 50 Free, 1st; 3:00.74, 200 IM, 1st.

Going short for the summer . . . Kolby Haynes decided to go short for the summer and donated over six inches of hair to Locks of Love. (Submitted photo)

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Diamond Lodge News Hello from all of us here at Diamond Lodge!!

We all hope you are enjoying your summer. It is going by so quickly. The weather has been so nice but we really need some rain.

Monday morning started off with some exercising. In the afternoon we played bean bag toss.

Tuesday, we read some local newspapers and got caught up on the things happening around us. After dinner, we played some swing bowl.

Wednesday, we played a favorite game Yahtzee. We divided into two teams and the end score was so close.

After lunch we made rhubarb crisp to enjoy for our barbeque on Friday and also enjoyed some piano playing from one of our residents.

Thursday, we exercised in the morning to get ourselves going for the day.

In the afternoon we had bingo. Congratulations to all the winners and a great big thank you to our volunteers! You are so appreciated!!

Friday, we had our barbecue. It was such a lovely day we decided to eat outside in the fresh air. After lunch we watered our garden and picked some beans that were ready.

Sunday, some of the lady residents were pampered with getting their nails painted, hand massages and some lively music to listen to. We even sang a

Saturday, we played dot bingo. We had some lucky residents that won more than once. We watched the movie “Love’s Unfolding Dream” in the afternoon.

little as they waited for their nails to dry. Church of God did the service this afternoon.

We hope you have a wonderful week!

SUN WEST SCHOOL DIVISION 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR SEPTEMBER

2 3 30 11 14 8 11

OCTOBER NOVEMBER

Labour Day (No Classes) First Day of Classes for Students Division Level PD at Rosetown (No Classes) School Level PD (No Classes) Thanksgiving Day (No Classes) School Level PD (No Classes) Remembrance Day (No Classes) Parent Student Teacher Conferences

18 DECEMBER

(No Classes)

2 23-31 1, 2, 3

JANUARY

31 17 18,19, 20, 21

FEBRUARY MARCH

14

MAY

JUNE

New Semester Begins Family Day (No Classes) February Vacation (No Classes) Parent Student Teacher Conferences (No Classes)

17 25 15 18 21-25 12 13 16 19 26 27 30

APRIL

School Level PD (No Classes) Holidays (No Classes) Holidays (No Classes)

School Level PD (No Classes) SWSD Annual Meeting of Electors SWSD Public Meeting Good Friday (No Classes) Spring Vacation (No Classes) SCC Workshop (East) SCC Workshop (West) School Level PD (No Classes) Victoria Day (No Classes) Last Day of Classes for Students School Level PD (No Classes) Report Cards Issued (a.m.) (No Buses) School Level PD (p.m.)

The monthly calendar is available on our website (www.sunwestsd.ca) Teachers and support staff will be provided with PD day information.

Mower Safety Each year people across Canada are injured by lawn mowers. This includes burns, amputations and hit by debris. 48% of them are under 15.

Before mowing, take a few minutes to walk around to look for hazards and pick up debris.

Dress appropriately in closed toe shoes, eye and ear protection and long pants. Never disengage the fail safe mechanism. Turn off the mower before examining blades or making other adjustments. Avoid mowing when grass is wet and slippery. Never allow passengers on ride on mowers.

Biggar Long Term Care Project Update Final exterior excavation and curbing is ongoing.

The installation of the flat roof and sloped roof has begun in quads 5 and 1. The roof decking is ongoing in quads 2 and 3. Exterior steel framing and sheathing is ongoing in quads 1 and 4.

Parapet framing, exterior insulation, exterior and interior masonry are all ongoing. PVC and aluminum windows are currently being installed. Mechanical and electrical work in the crawlspace continues. Electrical installation is being done for the generator building. Interior temperature partitions and demolition has begun in the demo phase 1 kitchen area.

Rosetown Long Term Care Project Update The concrete for the loading walls and ramp are completed for the shipping and receiving area. Any connecting sidewalks and the patio areas off of the dining and staff lounge area are complete. Dry walling continues in the office areas and main common area – all the pods are dry walled. Painting and priming work in the pods continues. Electrical work is ongoing.

Heartland Health Region Releases Work is being done on the drainage and venting in the E wing.

Heating ventilation and air conditioning work on the force flow 2012-13 Annual Report For more information and to view the report of our units in E wing continues. Roofing is being done on X wing which is the 5th pod. Exterior siding finishing has started. progress and accomplishments in 2012-13 go to our

website: http://www.hrha.sk.ca/annualreport.htm

2012-13 Executive Pay for Performance Results Released To see our results for 2012-13 check out our website: http://www.hrha.sk.ca/adminstructure.htm

Kerrobert Integrated Health Centre Project Update Site excavation continues. Flat roof and sloped roof installation is ongoing. Soffit, fascia, PVC and aluminum windows and interior drywall are all being installed.

Mechanical and electrical work is being done on the main floor ceiling space with mechanical rough-ins.

Smokers Helpline 1-877-513-5333 or www.smokefree.ca

For toll free health information 24 hours a day.

Questions about Medication? Call 1-800-665-DRUG (3784). Ask questions online www.usask.ca/druginfo Mental Health & Addictions Centralized Intake Line 1-866-268-9139

Heartland Health Region www.hrha.sk.ca

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2013

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Precision Denture Clinic (1973) Your Reason to Smile Hearing it Right ...the first time!

1-301 2nd Ave., Saskatoon www.personalhearing.com

306-244-4078 toll free 1 800 836-8088

Hearing loss is Canada’s fastest growing chronic disability.

More than three million Canadians are affected by it, according to the Hearing Foundation of Canada.

It is certainly not a surprise to know that the noise has increased considerably in the last few years. Why? Because technology has greatly progressed: industrial equipment, office environment, intense listening to music through powerful headphones and even traffic.

Hearing loss can occur at any age as we have seen an increase in hearing difficulties in the “ Baby Boomers” generation. It is invisible, usually painless, and often develops so slowly that you are not aware that your hearing is failing, because people around you will always notice it first.

People who are hard of hearing will often only catch some of the words being spoken to them. Then they “fill in the blanks” with what they think they missed! This may cause embarrassment, frustration or anger.

If you have trouble following conversations when there is noise in the background or if you feel that people around are mumbling, you should definitely talk to the hearing experts at Personal Hearing Services.

Guided by Ryan Douglas BC-HIS, Personal Hearing Services offer free hearing tests, a 90 day trial period, custom hearing protection, musician plugs, swimming plugs, assistive hearing devices, FM systems, amplified phones, batteries, lifetime adjustments, excellent warranty programs, and flexible payment options. They welcome DVA and all other third party insurers, and they hold hearing clinics in over 30 rural Saskatchewan communities.

We suggest you contact Personal Hearing Services today, where you can hear the difference!

1492-100 St. North Battleford 306-445-2322 (Easy access Parking Behind Building) Millions of North Americans wear either complete or partial dentures, yet many of them are simply not satisfied with their dentures because of poor fit, function and appearance.

The goal of Precision Denture Clinic (1973) is to provide you with natural looking dentures that fit well, plus are durable and attractive. They use the latest materials, techniques and procedures, providing special attention to comfort and convenience.

Listening to your concerns and discussing your options are of the utmost importance to them.

Replacing your dentures at regular intervals makes it possible to maintain a healthy natural smile, improve eating and speech, and help prevent intraoral deterioration.

Denturist Rod Sternig DD and Dean Edwards DD have years of experience in the profession. They carefully design and handcraft every prosthesis (commonly referred to as a “denture”) to your individual requirements, ensuring it blends perfectly with your facial features to create the look that best suits you. The teeth used for your dentures are individually positioned to enhance your facial features, help you eat and aid with speech.

Precision Denture Clinic (1973) can help you find the perfect denture solution for your lifestyle. Be it standard dentures, precision or implant supported dentures, the Precision Denture Clinic (1973) will deliver the expert care, treatment and professionalism you deserve. They also provide same day relines and repairs in the on-site lab, plus mouthguards are available.

Precision Denture Clinic (1973) takes pride in offering personalized denture services. Your smile is an investment and more than just function. They want you to look your best and smile with confidence.

Recycling For The Future RR# 3, West- West of Tuff Turf Saskatoon www.bucksautoparts.com

306-249-7278 (PART)

Do you need quality replacement parts for your vehicle? Don’t want to spend a fortune? Then turn to Bucks Auto Parts, the automotive recycling professionals serving this region.

Opting for recycled light truck and car parts helps preserve the environment. That’s because recycled parts reduce the need for new parts manufacturing, which uses new resources. They also prevent unused material from ending up in landfills. Used auto parts can save big bucks on your next car repair. They cost a lot less than new parts-saving you from 30 to 50%, and sometimes more.

Bucks Auto Parts has six locations in Western Canada, with Head Office in Winnipeg. They are members of (ARC) Automotive Recyclers of Canada, and is one of the leading auto salvage businesses serving this region.

Guided by local manager Terry Dunn, Bucks Auto Parts in Saskatoon offers a great selection of high-quality used parts at competitive prices. It’s unlikely you will find parts this reliable, and this budget-friendly anywhere else in Saskatchewan.

Bucks Auto Parts carry a good selection of auto parts for car and light trucks; including starters, tires, rims, bumpers, lights, grills, body parts, alternators, transmissions, engines, electrical and differentials, with a new supply arriving daily. Bucks Auto Parts is a self service business, simply bring your own tools and remove the parts you need.

They also buy vehicles in any condition. Bucks Auto Parts is a proud partner of the Kidney Foundation Car program in Saskatchewan. Donate your unwanted vehicle, get a Free tow, tax receipt, and made a difference to the environment and someone’s life.

Bucks Auto Parts is a business we recommended to all our readers who like to safe money on auto parts. They are open 7 days a week.

303 50th St. E., Saskatoon

A World of Difference 831 2nd Ave. N., Saskatoon 306-664-2323 www.furnitureworldsaskatoon.com When it comes to design elements in a home that really define and express your personality, your choice of furniture is an important one. It allows you to bring comfort, style and fashion into your home, transforming it into a welcoming, inviting space.

We suggest you visit Furniture World a family owned and operated business, where you’ll find a wide variety of quality, brand name furnishings, and knowledgeable non-commissioned sales staff who really know how to fashion a look that’s right for you.

Owners Kris, Julie, Jeff and Kristy and the staff are committed to providing you with an enjoyable, successful shopping experience, and will make every effort to ensure your complete satisfaction.

In a large, comfortable setting Furniture World showcases a variety of different styles in furniture for any taste or lifestyle.

They feature well-crafted products from respected brands that also provide value for the dollar:, Decor-Rest, La-Z-boy, Stylus, Canadel, Dinec, Durham, IMG, Elite Leather, and many, many others.

Whether it’s stationary upholstered and leather furniture, “motion” styles with available reclining action or home theatre furniture, Furniture World has it. They also feature sectionals, recliners, occasional chairs, wingbacks, rockers and gliders, curios, wall units and entertainment centres, coffee and end tables. The store offers a large selection of quality made dinettes and dining room suites, bedroom furniture, sleep sets, and brand name mattresses. Lamps, prints, mirrors, and other decorative accents are the perfect finishing touches and gift ideas.

Find out why Furniture World has been the choice of countless families and decorators since 1990.

Visit the store that comes recommended by people who demand value for their money- Furniture World.

74 33rd St. E., Saskatoon www.endoftheroll.com

306-683-3600

Choosing new floor fashions for your home can be a rewarding and dramatic part of a remodeling or decorating project. Floor fashions set the tone and feeling for a room more than any other design element. New flooring also affects your home’s resale value making it more attractive to potential buyers.

Once you’ve made the decision what areas you want to add new floor coverings, be prepared to answer questions about your lifestyle, number of family members (including pets), and your expectation of the flooring’s performance.

With all the flooring selections offered these days, it is more complicated than ever to make flooring decisions for your home.

The experienced staff at End of the Roll can guide you in making the right choice for your decorating needs, regardless of whether it’s hardwood, tile, cork, laminate, lino or beautiful area rugs.

They have a crew of experienced installers who are well versed in installation of all types, making sure the fit and finish is unsurpassed, with guaranteed installations.

One of the most cost-effective ways of all to reduce heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer is to choose smart window treatments. End of the Roll can create a completely coordinated solution for any room with Shade-O-Matic high-quality window coverings.

End of the Roll with 50 stores nation wide has huge purchasing power, offering you great savings! The Saskatoon location a Consumer Choice Award winning business is guided by people who care about their customers’ home decorating needs, and comes highly recommended to all our readers.

306-242-3411 toll free 1-800-667-3098 Collision Centre 306-664-DENT 2616 Northridge Dr., Saskatoon (3368) www.peterbilt.cervusequipment.com Whether it’s an independent owner operator or a manager of an entire fleet of trucks that delivers goods or supports a company’s operations, many have partnered with Cervus EquipmentPeterbilt to provide expert service, repair and maintenance of their medium and heavy duty trucks.

The Cervus Equipment-Peterbilt branch in Saskatoon is managed by Don Cates, and is one of four locations in Saskatchewan. They feature quality Peterbilt trucks founded in 1939. These remarkable trucks utilize the latest innovative diesel and Liquid Natural Gas technologies.

Cervus Equipment-Peterbilt offers new and used truck sales, Polar Tanker trailers, PacLease truck rental and leasing, and flexible financing; everything you need to succeed in business.

Peterbilt’s array of TruckCare® Service is carefully designed to provide customers with complete after-sales support throughout the life of their truck. All trucks need regular “check-ups” to ensure that all parts are in working order, fluids are at the correct levels, and worn out parts are properly replaced. Preventative maintenance is more than just a good idea—it’s saves time and money down the road.

Their parts department features a complete line of high quality Peterbilt parts, with most parts covered by a one-year/unlimited mileage warranty.

For expert truck collision repairs and professional custom painting depend on Cervus Equipment Collision Center in Saskatoon (call 306-664-3368). It is an SGI accredited state-of-theart bodyshop offering remarkable service by certified technicians.

We are pleased to recommend Cervus Equipment-Peterbilt who has proven that they deserve your business by way of exceptional truck sales and service.

Experience the Freedom

NORTH BATTLEFORD Canada’s Store Since 1922 11802 Railway Ave. E., 306-446-3333 North Battleford Auto Centre 306-446-3336 www.canadiantire.ca Whether it’s auto service to keep you up and running, products for a home improvement or repair project, or great gift ideas and weekly specials for the absolutely best value, Canadian Tire is one of Canada’s most-shopped retailers offering three specialty stores under one roof: Automotive, Sports and Leisure, and Home products.

There are 487 Canadian Tire Associate Store locations across Canada. Each store is independently owned and operated by people who live in your community, and proudly service the region. The North Battleford store offers state-of-the-art displays with access to thousands of products including housewares, home care and décor items, sporting goods, recreation, tools, automotive, garden, patio and electronics.

Canadian Tire ‘Money’ has grown to become one of the country’s most popular customer loyalty rewards programs.

Customers Canadian Tire Options® MasterCard™ can earn Canadian Tire ‘Money’ On The Card electronically.

Canadian Tire is one of the country’s largest automotive repair retailers with 5500 auto service centres across Canada. The facility in North Battleford does everything from factory-scheduled maintenance to repairs for unexpected problems.

Your vehicle represents a significant investment, and taking an active role in maintaining your vehicle will help you protect this investment. The friendly service team at Canadian Tire has the experience, diagnostic testing and repair equipment, plus access to up-to-date reference materials that are needed to troubleshoot and repair today’s complex modern vehicles. Call them soon to arrange your appointment.

Associate Dealer Brett Payne and the team at the local store invite you to discover everything Canadian Tire has to offer you, including Gift Cards for any occasion.

102-23rd St. E., Saskatoon www.redlineharley.com

306-934-2750

The people at Redline Harley-Davidson® Saskatoon’s only authorized dealer not only service and sell premium quality HarleyDavidson®--products – they also spend every spare moment enjoying them. They believe that this helps them better assist you with buying your new Harley-Davidson® motorcycle or shopping for genuine Harley® parts, Screamin’ Eagle® performance products and accessories, discussing service, or simply offering riders advice.

Redline Harley-Davidson® is an award winning dealership that was established since 1988. Today Richard and Simone Cote own the business in partnership with FFUN Motor group.

They specialize in helping you get the most enjoyment out of your motorcycle purchase. Their team will help you choose the products that will be right for you.

The staff at Redline Harley-Davidson® will gladly take the time to show you their full Harley-Davidson® line-up including Sportster®, Dyna®, Softail®, Touring, and VRSC™ Families from Harley®, or CVO™ bikes for true factory customs, and explain which options best suit your needs. You can also rent Harley-Davidson® motorcycles.

More than just a great selection of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles for any independent lifestyle, customer service is paramount at Redline Harley-Davidson®. The only way to provide the best service is to employ experienced factory-trained technicians, use state-of-the-art tools and equipment, and utilizes the most current technology including computerized in-house Dyno testing.

Redline Harley-Davidson® does everything from scheduled maintenance and performance upgrades, to V-twin rebuilds to keep you up and running. They also service Buell motorcycles.

Redline Harley-Davidson® have the latest Harley-Davidson® branded helmets, gloves and boots to leather and denim Motorclothes® Apparel for the whole family. H-D® collectibles, gifts and memorabilia are always welcomed by riders and non-riders alike.

Redline Harley-Davidson® is also opening a new retail outlet at the Kindersley Mall in October, see them for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles and branded items.

Best Selection, Best Price, Best Service 116 Idylwyld Drive N., Saskatoon

306-934-4545

Choosing new prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses is not only a crucial element to achieving healthy sight, but also a great way to enhance your fashion image and appearance, too! EYES On Idylwyld offers so many new shapes, sizes, colours, and materials to choose from in internationally designed frames plus the newest technology in lenses, that the hardest part may be making your choices. That’s where Manager, Michielle Noble and the eyewear consultants at EYES On Idylwyld put their experience and skill to work for you. They are committed to making sure you see clearly, safely and comfortably with eyewear fashion that fits your face, meets your prescription needs and complements your appearance!

The staff will also discuss your choice of lens options that can make all the difference, from thinner, lightweight high-index lenses to AR anti-reflection coatings, and free-form digital surfaced lenses providing accurate, clear, crisp, sharper vision. Ask about their 1 hour service, and 2 for 1 offer.

They feature over 1500 frames from which to choose, with brands by Vogue, Prada, Calvin Klein, Versace, Burberry, Vera Wang, Etnia® Barcelona, Gucci, Dior, Nike, Polo and Michael Kors, to mention a few.

EYES On Idylwyld has the hottest new styles in sunglasses

by Ray Ban and Oakley, which are ideal for driving and outdoor activities.

Need new contact lenses? EYES On Idylwyld has all the latest technology, including daily, weekly and monthly- toric and multifocal contact lenses and cosmetic colored contact lenses. Expert fittings ensure that the emphasis is on eye health first and foremost.

EYES On Idylwyld can handle all your optical needs from arranging eye examinations (Optometrists in the building) by to filling your prescription with fashionable frames and repairs with an on-site lab. Government assistance programs are welcome.

The staff at EYES On Idylwyld invites you to shop with them and experience all the benefits of their personal service, expertise and value. Like them on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/ eyesonidylwyld or visit their website www.eyesonidylwyld.com

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Perdue Agricultural Fair 2013 Kicked off again with the Redneck Games on Friday night, there was plenty of activity on the south grounds!

Organizers, Annaleigh Le Bruno and Cary Lammers of Perdue Southern Events came up with some crazy games for Rednecks of all ages to play. Brick toss, watermelon eating, can shooting and blindfolded tractor race, the newest game the bra sling shot proved to be much more difficult that one would think! The winner of the greased pig race and $100 sponsored by the Perdue Ag Society was Mark Coben. Jason Shields was on the mike again and as usual, was just offensive enough to be entertaining but still avoid any lawsuits!!

Saturday morning began with pancake breakfast hosted by ‘the Store’ ,Chuck and Lynn Strate. The Parade was led by a mounted officer and a retired musical ride horse named Turbo. Followed by the Biggar RCMP and numerous local business floats , kids, horses and bikes. Although there was no Fair dance this year, the daytime activities didn’t disappoint.The usual events were all enjoyed, like the Kids Fun Alley. This year hosted by the Perdue Travel

Club, it was complete with inflatables, games, face painting, balloon animals and cotton candy!!

Inside the Centennial Building you could find all sorts of baking, canning, and crafts. As always the Daycare kids contributed a ton of crafts and projectsThanks to the ladies at daycare for that.

The Rec Complex was a cool place to get out of the sun and enjoy the music of Country 2 and the Gary Donahue Band (who also played the parade early Saturday morning).

The Tractor pull hosted 33 tractors and eight trucks this year. Claire Weir was a big winner taking top place in three weight classes: under 4000, and the 5-6000 and over 10000. Other winners were Richard Meynberg 4-5000, Irvin Pfiefer 6-7000, Don Anderson 7-8000, Larry Urick 8-9000 and Scott Weir 9-10000.

The 4th annual Mud Fling Engines were roaring during the truck pull and the winners were Riley Burwell in the 1/2 ton, JJ Urquart for 3/4 ton and Don Skiftun for the Modified 1/2 ton.

Saturday was a great day for a cattle show and all the details can be found in a

related article.

The 5th annual Jr Buckaroo rodeo drew a crowd and contestants aged eight and under competed in a chuckwagon race, egg and spoon, goat tail (un)tying and we busted out the bucking barrel again and discovered some future bull riders in the bunch!

For 2013,the Perdue Ag Society and Perdue Southern Event put up $800 added for an SBRA Jackpot. Ladies and youth showed up to try to get a piece of the pot. Julie Fisset enlisted friends and family to put on this event and they did a fantastic job, there were some very fast runs. Top winners were as follows: 1D open - Colette Sawatsky, 2D Open - Julie Fisset, 3D- Kim Fehr, 1D youth- Paige Janzen, 2D youth - Dawson Unrah, 3D youth Megan Kemps.

Off to the races . . .

Morgan Fyson in the Jr Buckaroo ‘chuckwagon’ race. (Submitted photo)

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Slingshot contest . . . Brenda Williams, Courtney Williams, and Meghan Ruth try to show the men how it is done in the bra slingshot contest, part of the Redneck games. (Submitted photo)

Tractor pull . . . Scott Weir watches the finish line before raising the red flag.

(Submitted photo)

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planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting

by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent

I watched a murder mystery awhile ago.

The murderer had used a poison as his weapon.

The poison came from a plant that I see in many gardens in town! Do be careful with this plant!

This plant is often called ‘delphinium’. Now, it does belong to the same family, Ranunculaceae or buttercup, as do real delphinium and larkspur, but it is very different in its toxicity!

The plant I refer to is Aconitum, also known as monkshood or the queen of poisons!

From afar these three plants seem to be similar.

Up close, the differences can be better realized.

The poisonous one, monkshood, is only ever a blue. It grows in partial shade, has long stalks growing above the foliage, with flowers along the stalk. The root of this plant is what is usually cultivated for nefarious deeds.

But even the leaves can poison someone if they are handling them without gloves. The first sensation will be of a tingling feeling in the hands, and this feeling will travel up the arm to the shoulder, followed by numbness. Eventually the heart will be numb, not a good position to find oneself in!

So, how does one

The delphinium flower has a spur at the back of the flower. It is not as deadly as its relative, monkshood. identify the difference in these plants! This is definitely a good thing to learn, as the safety of one and their family and pets could be important!

The monkshood, although looking similar and often called delphinium, has different flowers and leaves.

The biggest difference is in the shape of the flower. The poisonous monkshood or aconitum flower looks like a monkshood, and the delphinium flower has a ‘spur’ on the back of the flower. See the photos and then check the flower in your flower bed.

Even delphinium is toxic! Severe stomach cramps and a skin rash are the symptoms.

Delphinium flower is taller than its murderous relative, and the flowers grow thicker along the stalks.

This plant has been extensively cultivated and hybridized. It comes in many colours, and

The poisonous Aconitum or monkshood has no spur at the back of the flower. It looks like its nickname, a monks hood. It’s leaves are glossy and greener than delphinium. A deadly plant, handle carefully! really makes a statement in the back of the flower bed.

Larkspur is the annual in the family, that is it only lasts a season, unlike it’s bigger relatives who are perennials which will come up every year from their roots. It’s Latin name is Consolida. It has always been used as a herb to stop bleeding. Larkspur comes in many colours, doesn’t grow as tall, the leaves are very fine and dries wonderfully for winter bouquets of colour. It comes up from seed each year and only grows about waist high or shorter.

Now, the monkshood is not just the main ingredient in poison murder plots. It has been used for centuries as a medicine! Just in very small doses. The Chinese and later more modern doctors used it to treat pneumonia or asthma.

So, it’s not all bad!

If I were you, I would check out the plants in your garden and determine whether you have monkshood or delphinium. Both are blooming right now, at the end of July. Treat both of these plants carefully, always wear gloves when handling them. If you dig out monkshood, be very careful how you dispose of the roots, you would not want to hurt a pet or a child.

Consolida or larkspur (photo left) is an annual.

It does not grow as tall as delphinium or monkshood and its leaves are very fine.

Delphinium (photo above) grows very tall with a thick mass of flowers growing along the stalk that rises above the foliage. It comes in many colours. Although toxic, it is not as deadly as monkshood.

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Robin Fyson, front left did not defend her title. (Submitted photo)

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Ellis Acreage, RM Perdue, 1232 sq ft. house with outbuildings .................................. MLS $275,000 409 - 5th Ave. W., Biggar, 1204 sq ft 4-level split ....................................................... MLS $267,000 301 Quebec St., Biggar, 1256 sq ft bungalow, ........................................................... MLS $259,000 604 - 7th Ave. W., Biggar, 1032 sq ft 4-level split ..................................................... MLS $225,000 402 - 3rd Ave. E, Biggar, 2034 sq ft. bungalow .......................................................... MLS $169,000 103 - 5th Ave. E., Biggar, 1440 sq ft. 1-¾ storey character home, .......................... MLS $157,000 304 - 6th Ave. W., Biggar, 1400 sq ft, 1-¾ storey home ........................................... MLS $150,000 108 - 5th Ave. W., Biggar, 1400 sq ft. 1-¾ storey home D OL LD 316 - 5th Ave. W., Biggar, 1221 sq ft, 1--¾Sstorey home SO 401 - 2nd Ave. E., Biggar, 880 sq ft house, ............................................................... MLS $ 59,000 206 - 4th Ave. W., Biggar, vacant lot ........................................................................... MLS $ 35,000 SE 13-35-15-W3rd, RM Biggar, pasture land ............................................................ MLS $ 50,000 SW 20-30-15-W3rd, R.M. Biggar, acreage development .......................................... MLS $125,000 SE 06-35-14-W3rd, RM Biggar, acreage development .............................................. $ 59,000 SW 35-37-16-W3rd, RM Rosemount, pasture ........................................................... MLS $ 35,000

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Perdue Fair Cattle Show We had perfect weather this year for our show.

Chad Holland from Hanley was the judge for the afternoon. We had 18 exhibitors and 309 head.

Results of the show follows: Jackpot Heifer: Erixon Simmentals, Clavet, Erixon Lady 37Z. Reserve Heifer: Peters Simmentals, Perdue, Miss Zixx 6Z. 4-H Beef Heifer: 1st; Dayne Whelan, Grandora, Sister; 2nd; Kylah Gray, Red Spittalburn Bayberry 201Z; 3rd; Brittany Hirschfield, Cando, Lazy A Georgeous.

4-H Cow/Calf: 1st: Wyatt Millar, Grandora, Bar A Ideal 3A; 2nd; Wyatt Millar, Grandora, Bar A R2D2 8A; 3rd; Dayne Whelan, Grandora, Ringo.

Senior Showmanship and Grooming: 1st; Tanner Oborosky, Grandora.

Intermediate Showmanship and Grooming: 1st; Kylah Gray, Perdue; 2nd; Wyatt Millar, Grandora; 3rd; Dayne Whelan, Grandora.

Junior Showmanship and Grooming: 1st; Brynn Whelan, Grandora.

Pee Wee Showmanship; 1st; Michael Domes, Biggar; 1st; James Domes,

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2-13 Female: British - 1st; Peters Simmentals, Perdue, Bolicious; 2nd; Spittalburn Farms, Perdue, Red Spittalburn Missy 314A; 3rd: Hillbilly Cattle Co., Asquith, Hillbilly Trixie.

Continental: 1st: Erixon Simmentals, Clavet, Erixon Lady 3A; 2nd: Peters Simmentals, Perdue, WPT Ms Arizona 41A; 3rd: Hillbilly Cattle Co., Asquith, Hillbilly Queen.

2012 Female: British 1st: Dayne Whelan, Grandora, Sister; 2nd: Spittalburn Farms, Perdue, Red Spittalburn Bayberrt 201Z. Continental - 1st: Erixon Simmentals, Clavet, Erixon Lady 37Z; 2nd: Peters Simmentals, Perdue, WPT Ms Zixx 6Z; 3rd: Bar A Cattle Co., Grandora, Bar A Tiger Lily.

Cow/Calf: British - 1st: Spittalburn Farms, Perdue, Red Spittalburn Missy 314 A; 2nd: Dayne Whelan, Grandora, Ringo.

Continental - 1st: Erixon Simmentals, Clavet, Erixon Lady 3A; 2nd: Bar A Cattle Co., Grandora, Bar A Ideal 3A; 3rd: Bar

A Cattle Co., Grandora, Bar A R2D2 8A. Grand Champion British Female: Spittalburn Farms, Red Spittalburn Missy.

Grand Champion Continental Female: Erixon Simmentals, Erixon Lady 3A. Overall Supreme Champion Female: Erixon Simmentals, Erixon Lady 3A. 2013 Bull: British - 1st: Spittalburn Farms, Red Spittalburn Skywalker 305A. Continental - 1st: Regan Schlacter, Humboldt, XS Atomic Load 3A; 2nd: Erixon Simmentals, Erixon Dark Horse 36A; 3rd: Peters Simmentals, PLT Mr. Adrenlin Rush 11A. 2012 Bull: British Hillbilly Cattle Co., GJED Magivor.

Grand Champion British Bull: Spittalburn Farms, Red Spittalburn Skywalker 304A. Grand Champion Continental Bull: Regan Schalter, XS Atomic Load 3A. Overall Supreme Champion Bull: Regan Schalter, XS Atomic Load 3A. Herdsman Award: Spittalburn Farms.

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OBITUARIES Funeral Mass was held at Holy Rosary Cathedral, 3125 - 13th Avenue, Regina, Sask. on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with the Very Rev. Lorne Crozon, V.G. presiding.

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OBITUARIES LILLIAN MILLER On Sunday, July 28, 2013, Lillian Miller, late of Regina, SK and formerly of Springwater, Sask., passed away peacefully at the age of 91 years.

On September 29, 1921, Lillian Elisabeth Arsenault was born in Bonaventure, Quebec.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Alfred Miller; son, Dwight; parents, Ida and Oscar Arsenault; sister, Lorraine Behan; brothers and sisters-in-law, Hector Arsenault, Bill Arsenault and Alphonse Arsenault (Nola Arsenault, Joyce Arsenault); nephew, Wayne Arsenault; mother-in-law, Marie Miller and father-in-law, August Miller Sr.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, August Miller, Bill (Betty) Miller, Louis (Mary) Miller, Johanna (George) Kostyniuk; and niece Brenda Kostyniuk.

Lillian is survived by her son, Hector (Julie) of Biggar, Sask. and their children, Shelley of Calgary, Alta. and Marcia of Saskatoon, Sask.; daughters, Linda (Dean) Wenman of Regina, Sask.; Darlene (Nick) Marchewka of North Battleford, Sask. and their children, Karri (Boyd) Risling and daughter Kiahna of Rock Haven, Sask. and Troy (Janelle) Marchewka and children Carson and Makayla of North Battleford, Sask.; Iris (Bryant) Dennis and children Regan, Grant, Jordan, Alexandar, Peter and Bernie of Regina, Sask.; Denise (Ron) Amundson and their children Quinton, Kaylie and Kenzie, all of Brooks, Alta.; Connie (Lloyd) Gerbrandt of Duncan, B.C. and children Marshall (Julianne) and daughter Esther of Fredericton, New Brunswick and Brandon (Meghan) and daughter Alyssa of Brandon, Man. She is also survived by her brothers, Ernie (Laura) Arsenault of Salmon Arm, B.C., Valmont (Margaret) Arsenault of Medstead, Sask., Leo (Delores) Arsenault of Rimby, Alta.; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Yvonne Arsenault of North Battleford, Sask., Paddy Behan of Powell River, B.C., Myrtle Miller of Saskatoon, Sask., Frank and Helmie Oliver of Victoria, B.C. and Walter and Vi Miller of Asquith, Sask.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Prayer Service was held at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina, Sask. on Friday, August 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

ALAN BRADLEY SELIN A Memorial Service will be held on SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 at 2:00 p.m. from Grosvenor Park United Church, 407 Cumberland Ave. South, Saskatoon, Sask.

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MEMORIAMS DOIDGE, SEENA: In loving memory of a dear Mom, grandma and great-grandma who passed away August, 11, 2008.

“This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, we shall never forget.

For those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near.

So loved, so missed, so very dear.”

Lovingly remembered by Marlene, Leona and families 32p1

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in August: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. For pastoral services or information, please contact Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-9517122 or leave a message at the office, 306-948-3731.

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

36tfn FRIDAY, AUGUST 9: Hamburger/Smokie Sale, 11:30 - 1:30 at Biggar Museum & Gallery. Cheeseburger $4.50, plain burger $4.00, and smokies $4.00.

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CANADIAN COWBOYS ASSOCIATION 50TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMER CELEBRATION Hosted by Kyle Community Rodeo August 10, 11, 2013 Saturday Alumni come and go exhibit bring your memorabilia to share for the day Sunday Pancake Breakfast Contact Brad Strandquist 306-375-7459 Kyle Rec office 306-375-2331 or CCA office 306-721-2711

COMING EVENTS SUNDAY, AUGUST 11: 7 p.m., Leney Cemetery 75th Annual Memorial Service, Marj Pettinger (nee Whitfield), minister. Bring your lawn chair and a friend. If the weather is bad, it will be held in the Perdue United Church.

30c3 SUNDAY, AUGUST 18: Gospel Brunch featuring the Copper Creek Gospel Band at Harris Seniors Hall, Harris, Sask. Music and food from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Large 16 item menu plus drinks and condiments. Adults, $17.50; 6-12, $12; 5 years and under, $5. Please advance purchase if possible, walk-ins welcome. Catering by Pat Trask, 306-656-4722.

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INVITATIONS TUESDAY, AUGUST 13: You are invited to a baby shower for Aubrey Dawsyn Shutiak, daughter of Stephanie Ellis and Travis Shutiak, 7:00 p.m. in the Centennial Room at the Westwinds Motor Hotel. Cards in drugstores. Everyone welcome.

32p1 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14: You are invited to a baby shower for Emry Lee, daughter of Daniel and Sheena Donahue, 7:00 p.m. in the Centennial Room at the Westwinds Motor Hote. Cards in drugstores. Everyone welcome.

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AUCTIONS FARM LAND & EQUIPMENT AUCTION Aug. 22, 2013 for ROY THOMPSON ESTATE, Richard, Sk., S1/2 4-44-12 W3 (grain & pasture land), 970 Case c/w FEL, cab, power shift trans., 830 Case Comfort King, Sakundiak H77-1600 7”x50’ grain auger, 1985 Wy-Lee 16’ stock trailer, 2-2300 Westeel hopper bins, 2 MF Super 92 combines & many unused combine parts, Ivan White Auctions, North Battleford, Sk., Ph: 306-441-6954 Details @ www:globalauctionguide.com PL 910541.

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

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

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MARGARET SHARP ESTATE Phone: 306-951-7271 or 306-948-5371 FOR SALE… • Lawn Vacuum, large wheels (Billy Goat) • Snow Blower ( 1 HC), 22” dual stage • Large 2-piece tool centre • Welder, electric (Forney) • Pess, 10 ton, needs jack • 1998 Chrysler Intrepid • Air Compressor (Air-O-Matic) app 5 gal. tank • Lawn mower, gas (Troy-Bilt), 6 HRSP 22”

WANTED Anyone who would like to be a visiting companion to a resident in Diamond Lodge in a program called Communication Companion, please contact Karen at 306-948-3385.

31c1 Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill 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.

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32tfn Wanted All Wild Fur. Shed antlers and old traps. Call Phil (306) 278-2299 or Bryon (306) 278-7756.

CARS & TRUCKS 1964 valuable antique car, beige, great condition. Hardly been used. Mileage, only 67,222 miles. Asking price $5,900, negotiable. Call 306-948-2682 31p3 2008 Buick, low miles, a good family car, excellent condition, $16,000 or best offer. 1-306561-8012 31p3 Wrecking auto-trucks... Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of dodge... gmc... ford... imports...

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RECREATION 1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 306-948-7521. tfn 1985 Honda Goldwing, new rubber, shocks redone this spring, new battery, $3500 obo; phone 306-948-3344 tfn

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REAL ESTATE Two serviced lots, side by side in Biggar, 100’x140’, $79,900. Call 717-4681 (cell) 5tfn

ACREAGE Tim Hammond Realty.

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

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

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LAND for SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 66 1/4’s South Central - 18 1/4’s East Central - 74 1/4’s South - 70 1/4’s South East - 22 1/4’s South West - 58 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 55 1/4’s

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

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RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca FOR SALE BY TENDER… RM Perdue #346, two quarters fenced pasture, SW-6-36-10W3rd, ext. 1 & 2, 152 acres; SE6-36-10-W3rd, ext. 8, 104 acres with 40 acres cultivated. Creek runs through both quarters.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders close September 1, 2013. Send tenders to: vallee@yourlink. ca or mail to: Tender, Box 21, Kinley, SK, S0K 2E0 30p6

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YOGA TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Wilkie, Saskatchewan The Municipality is accepting applications for a full-time Seasonal Maintenance Operator with duties to commence August 1, 2013 and run until approximately November 1, with possible extension if weather permits.

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and have he ability to operate a wide range of municipal equipment. Duties will include but not limited to mowing, rock picking, sign maintenance/installation as well as the duties assigned by the Foreman.

A beneÀt package is offered.

Applications are being accepted immediately and will be accepted until such time as the position has been Àlled.

For more information call Les at 306-843-7437 Submit resume and current driver’s abstract by email, mail or fax. Please include references, experience and expected wage to: R.M. of Buffalo #409 P. O. Box 100, Wilkie, SK, S0K 4W0 Fax: 306-843-2455 Email: rmofÀcewilkie@gmail.com We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

1594 sq. ft., overhang for deck, deluxe cabinets, stonework, vault, tiled shower.

Swanson Builders (Saskatoon area) 306-493-3089 or www.swansonbuilders.ca

HOUSES for RENT Three bedroom house available, fridge and stove included. Close to downtown and school. For viewing, call 306-948-3674; 306-948-9517.

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

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

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part-time pump attendants and cashiers and one full-time position in the Convenience Store at Perdue, Sask.

Contact Jim • 306-237-4639 with your resume and application.

Fax: 306-237-4664

Fick’s Small Engine is looking for an experienced small engine mechanic. Wages based on experience.

Please submit resume to Box 1436, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 or email fse@sasktel. net 30c3 WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch.

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

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

Guide outfitting opportunity.

Learn to guide in the prestigious Eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. On the job training.

Horse experience a huge asset. sean@prophetmuskwa.com (250) 789-9494 NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved.

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

Wine Kits AVAILABLE @ The Independent -

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators).

Camp job. Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; email: brydenconstruct@xplornet.ca Fax: 306-769-8844

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Executive Director

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY MAKE MONEY save lives.

Work from home. No selling.

Turnkey business.

Invest after installation. Small initial investment. 20 hours a month.

Guaranteed 100% investment return. 1-855-933-3555; www. locationfirstvending.com.

FEUDAL CO-OP

(Biggar, Wilkie, Unity)

Prairie Branches Enterprises Inc.

SEED & FEED

Description As the Executive Director, you are a ‘forward thinking’ leader who reports to a Community Board of Directors, and is focused on the strategic goals of providing individual, group, and residential services and opportunities to over 49 people with special needs in the communities of Wilkie, Biggar and Unity.

Key responsibilities include: • Relationship Building with community, government, participants and staff • • Implementation of strategic goals & visions • Providing leadership to over 70 unionized and 14 management staff

‘Become a member of one of the most successful agencies in Saskatchewan’ T make a strong contribution to programs and services provided to people living with a disability. In addition to the strong team environment, Prairie Branches provides a comprehensive opportunities for learning and development.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES Knowledge & Experience Required • Ideally, 3 to 5 years of leadership experience preferably in a not services/disability sector • An undergraduate degree in leadership, community development, social sciences or equivalent experience, education and/or knowledge • Strong experience working with boards of directors • Familiarity and desire to work with people with special needs Competencies Leadership Strength Relationship Management Communication Client Support Focused Creative Problem Solving Project Management Team Oriented Decision-Making

DEADLINE: August 31, 2013 to APPLY and/or for MORE INFORMATION: please contact Vicki Towriss at Towriss & Associates Workforce Solutions @ vicki.towriss@gmail.com 306.373-6614

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Great Careers at Moody’s Equipment

Great Careers at Moody’s Equipment

North American Lumber, Biggar require two full-time yard personnel to start immediately.

Moody’s Equipment is a progressive New Holland Agricultural and Construction equipment dealership with locations in Saskatoon, Perdue, Unity, Lloydminster, Kindersley, Calgary, High River, Olds and Edmonton. Since our Àrst dealership in Perdue, Saskatchewan in 1966 we have maintained a high focus on taking care of our customers and our people.

Moody’s Equipment is a progressive New Holland Agricultural and Construction equipment dealership with locations in Saskatoon, Perdue, Unity, Lloydminster, Kindersley, Calgary, High River, Olds and Edmonton. Since our Àrst dealership in Perdue, Saskatchewan in 1966 we have maintained a high focus on taking care of our customers and our people.

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Agriculture Parts Person

Agriculture Service Technician

Perdue, Saskatchewan

Perdue, Saskatchewan

Do you have a passion for customer service, enjoy solving problems, enjoy learning hands on.

This is a great opportunity for you.

We offer: _ Excellent wages _ Training and Development Programs _ Annual Performance reviews _ Annual Salary review _ Bereavement Pay _ Comprehensive Health BeneÀts Medical Prescription Dental _ Health Travel Insurance _ Group Life Insurance _ Annual Safety Boot Allowance _ Educational Assistance Program _ Company matching Deferred ProÀt Sharing _ RRSP plan _ Three weeks vacation per year Finally, we offer an excellent work environment where you will be challenged, and learn something new every day.

Please visit us at www.moodysequipment.com Apply in conÀdence to: careers@moodysequipment.com

We offer: _ Excellent wages _ Training and Development Programs _ Annual Performance reviews _ Annual Salary review _ Bereavement Pay _ Comprehensive Health BeneÀts Medical Prescription Dental _ Health Travel Insurance _ Group Life Insurance _ Annual Safety Boot Allowance _ Educational Assistance Program _ Company matching Deferred ProÀt Sharing _ RRSP plan _ Three weeks vacation per year Finally, we offer an excellent work environment where you will be challenged, and learn something new every day.

Please visit us at www.moodysequipment.com Apply in conÀdence to: careers@moodysequipment.com

WE ARE Now hiring

Perdue Crafty Critters is now accepting applications for the position of

PRESCHOOL TEACHER We offer a program for 3 and 4 year olds that run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Program starting in September and runs until the end of May. Times and schedule are subject to change.

The preschool is a cooperative and operates under the direction of a board along with strong parental support.

Applicant should be enthusiastic, creative, nurturing and be able to plan/incorporate a curriculum. Must have Education Degree or Early Childhood Level 2, First Aid, CPR, and a current criminal record check.

Wage to commensurate with education and experience.

Must have own transportation as Perdue is located 56km (40 min.) west of Saskatoon on Highway #14.

For information, call 306-237-4536.

Please submit your resume to perduepreschool@gmail.com

Application deadline August 14, 2013.

owner-operators Now hiring owner operators to haul grain and fertilizer in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Drop off resume to 805 Main St., Biggar or call Sharon or Ed at 306-948-2248 for info.

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

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

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

Prairie Malt Limited Prairie Malt Limited is currently recruiting a candidate for a Temporary Full-Time Barley Supply Chain Assistant August through November, 2013. This position will provide harvest support to the barley team assisting in contract administration, grower sample processing and tracking.

The successful applicant must have strong organizational, communication and computer skills.

Experience in grain farming, assessing grain quality, and/ or the agriculture Àeld is strongly preferred.

Prairie Malt Limited is a growing progressive company, providing excellent compensation for its employees.

Applications/Resumes may be submitted in conÀdence to: Prairie Malt Limited P. O. Box 1150 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Fax: 306-948-3969 ATTN: Barley Supply Chain Manager Phone applications will not be accepted.

Acknowledgements will be made only to those candidates under consideration.

Deadline for Submissions: Wednesday, August 14, 2013.

• Steady work with a solid client base.

• Must have a clean abstract and experience in the grain hauling industry.

We are based out of Perdue, Saskatchewan, so preference will be given to applicants which are close to our main working areas

Please email or contact Troy May at: Phone: 1-306-237-7671 Email: tmay@hotmail.ca

NOW HIRING! Design Engineer & Product Designer Join our Team of Professionals!

Morris offers a competitive salary, excellent benefit package & pension plan!

APPLY NOW! Quoting Job Number 08-2013 Design Engineer 09-2013 Product Designer Attn: R&D Administrator HR@morris-industries.com For a complete job description, please see the career section at: www.morris-industries.com

WW1330

When you have something to sell, a classified ad is always working for you.

So whether your prospect opens up the paper with his morning coffee or before bed, your ad is ready and waiting, and that could mean some quick cash for you.

WHY NOT GET DOWN TO BUSINESS BY PLACING YOUR CLASSIFIED AD, TODAY! CALL 3069483344

Deadline…

Mondays at 5 p.m.

Check classifieds, photos/videos online @ biggarindependent.ca

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Microsoft will not call you

by Gareth McKee from Burnt Orange Solutions I have been prompted to write this article as three of my clients (two business and one home user) have been contacted by ‘Microsoft’ over the past week.

The conversation goes something like this: ‘Technician’: Hi, my name is James, I am from Microsoft.

We have noticed there is something wrong with your computer and we would like to fix it.

User: Oh, OK, this is very good of you, what do I have to do?

‘Technician’: Please download this software, I will then take control of your PC and you can leave the rest to me User: OK What the ‘User’ should have said is obviously not printable here, and thankfully my clients did not let the technician from ‘Microsoft’ anywhere near their PC. The scam What is happening here is the ‘technician’ is trying to gain your trust by saying he is from

Microsoft, he will then access your PC and will do 1 of 2 things: 1). Will tell you that you have issues which you do not and charge you for the privilege of him doing nothing for an hour.

2). Will access your data and steal banking/credit card details etc.

Although many professional computer

support providers do offer remote support, you will no doubt already have a relationship with this business and can trust them. However, Microsoft and other big computer companies will not call you out of the blue and offer support.

EVER. Please, if you do receive a phone call/email or

any other invite similar to this, be polite but firm and just say NO. As always, any questions please do not hesitate to call me.

This month’s tip for Windows 8 Group apps The Start screen apps are initially displayed in a fairly random order, but if you’d prefer a more

organised life then it’s easy to sort them into custom groups.

You might drag People, Mail, Messaging and Calendar over to the lefthand side, for instance, to form a separate ‘People’ group. Click the ‘minus’ icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to zoom out and you’ll now find you can drag and

drop the new group (or any of the others) around as a block.

Right-click within the block (while still zoomed out) and you’ll also be able to give the group a name, which - if you go on to add another 20 or 30 apps to your Start screen - will make it much easier to find the tools you need.

Heartburn and Ulcers – Myth-Busting Carmen McGregor BSP Knowing the truth behind some common myths can help you manage your peptic ulcer (an ulcer of the stomach or intestine) or heartburn.

Myth: Peptic ulcers are caused by stress and spicy foods.

Fact: Peptic ulcers are caused by infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) or by frequent use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDS, e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen). Both can make the stomach more

vulnerable to damage from its own acid and pepsin (a digestive enzyme). Although spicy foods and stress don’t cause ulcers, some people find that they aggravate their ulcer symptoms.

You may wish to avoid foods that make your symptoms worse and find ways to reduce stress, such as meditation or deep breathing.

Myth: All heartburn symptoms can be cured with lifestyle changes.

Fact: While lifestyle changes (such as losing weight, avoiding tight

clothing, quitting smoking, avoiding bedtime snacks, and reducing alcohol intake) can help with heartburn symptoms, many cases of persistent heartburn (a symptom of a condition called gasteroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD) need to be treated with a medication. If your doctor has prescribed a medication for your symptoms, be sure to take it exactly as recommended, and continue the medication until your doctor tells you it’s time to stop.

Myth: If I take acid-

blocking medications, I will become iron deficient.

Fact: Acid-blocking medications such as H2-blockers (e.g., ranitidine) and proton pump inhibitors (e.g., omeprazole, pantoprazole) have not been shown to cause iron deficiency in people with normal levels of iron. People at risk of iron deficiency (such as pregnant women or people who do not get enough iron in their diet) should speak to their doctor about whether they need an iron

supplement. If you do take iron supplements, space them at least 2 hours before or after antacids.

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REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

MORTGAGE BROKER

Tim Hammond Realty

KEVIN KURULAK Mortgage Associate

Licenced for:

Saskatoon - Biggar Office

Broker License #316322

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

403 Main St., Biggar

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

DUANE NEUFELDT

306-948-5052 (office) Cell 306-948-9168

403 Main St., Biggar

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

306-948-8055 Fax: 306-948-2763 www.DuaneNeufeldt.com

Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

Tim Hammond,

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

Tim Hammond Realty of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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

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

Cell: 306.843.7898 Bus: 306.446.8800 znerol.w@sasktel.net Web site: www.remaxbattlefords.com

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

Call: 306-948-2101

FAX SERVICE at The Independent

$161.20 plus gst…

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

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

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

Residential Sales

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

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

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

Call 306-948-3344

License #315872

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INSURANCE

Licenced for: •Residential

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

The Mortgage Group

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

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

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

BSA

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

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

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

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

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

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

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

“We’ll getcha covered”

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2013

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17

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

Helping you Help yourself Phone:

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

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

Electrical Installation & Maintenance

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

306-717-2818

• Commercial • Industrial • Residential

Electrical… 306-658-3004 Excavation… 306-951-7667 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

Cell: 306-221-6888

Dion Harrabek 306-948-2657 cell: 306-948-9136 dionh@sasktel.net

OPTOMETRISTS

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

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

Biggar, Sask.

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

Doctor of Optometry

Spray Foam

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

Insulation

306-948-2805 Cell: 306-948-6062 Email: northland83@yourlink.ca Want to insulate your quonset, farm/commercial buildings, house or cabin?

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

>LSSZ /VTLZ *VUZ[Y\J[PVU

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

PRAIRIE BOYZ VINYL FENCING LTD.

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

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

306-948-4565 (c)

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Call Jim @ 306-948-3333

LAROCHELLE CONTRACTING

NCM Home Maintenance - Interior and Exterior Painting

- Handyman Services - Labour Hire Service FREE quotes Prompt Honest Service

Nick Maguire 306-948-3325 (home) 306-948-4558 (cell)

- together with -

Ladies Only

30 min.

Circuit Gym

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

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

306.948.2208

Michelle Spuzak, R.M.T. (NHPC member) Located @ New Beginnings Wellness Centre, 114 - 2nd Ave. W., BIGGAR

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Northland Foaming

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

available to do…

306-948-7390

306-948-3389 Kirk Ewen

HANDY JIM SERVICES

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

for all your electrical needs Construction, consulting and Maintenance Licensed Journeyman

www.madgeroofing.com Biggar, Sask.

PLUMBING & HEATING

DMH ELECTRIC

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Services available…

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

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

306-716-4021

modernlookhomerenos@gmail.com www.facebook.com/modern.look.35

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

~ Gift Certificates ~ Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available.

306-948-2548 or 948-9710

Biggar

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

HEALTH/WELLNESS

ACCOUNTING

New Beginnings Wellness Centre

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

“Putting PERSONAL back into fitness training!”

Wayne Baldwin, PFT, CPTA, CNHC

Specializing in Exclusive Seasonal Personal Training Sessions! …for weight loss, Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions * Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certificates available

Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

306-948-2814

Dan… 306-281-5090 Chad… 306-280-1524

Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses

306-222-8673

GEORGE STAHL

Email: nix1@sasktel.net

Cell… 306-948-8048

Jacklin Andrews, MSW, Counsellor jacklinandrews@ gmail.com

Perdue Massage Clinic Registered Massage Therapist (MTAS)

ONLINE @

The SWNA and its Member Newspapers cooperatively deliver your message to more than half a million readers every week.

306-948-2183 Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

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

Phone or Text:

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

306-321-4991 Website: www.perdue massageclinic.com www.facebook.com/ perduemassageclinic

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

LEGAL SERVICES

BUSSE LAW

DENTAL

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

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

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

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

306-948-3408 DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

This space is available for only $80.60 plus gst… one column x 1 inch for 26-week prepaid commitment (regular price is $9.94 per week = $258.44 plus gst)

biggarindependent.ca

OPEN: Tues.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Evenings and Saturday appointments available.

Phone:306.882.2123 Emergency (after hours) 306.882.2006

(306) 948-3776 cell: (306) 260-6503

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

306-918-7264

Weightless Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

Ph:

223 Main Street Biggar

Phone… 306-948-2548

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

306-948-7274

Phone: 306-948-5133

Where you can feel right at home!

• ‘Ideal Protein’ Weight Loss • ‘Slender You’ Figure Salon

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Visit us @ 114- 2nd Ave. W., Biggar

OFFICE HOURS • Five Inch Seamless • Fascia

201B-2nd Ave. West

body sculpting, strength training.

115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.

Photos by Jocelyn

Garry A. Faye Chartered Accountant Notary Public

Call 306.948.3344

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. Bonnie L. Reddekopp, JD 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

Roe & Peszko is a full service law office that practices… ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Criminal Law Commercial Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko Lisa Watson look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865 BOOKS Pat Wicks,

Living Books Distributor 205-3rd Ave. East, Biggar Books, gifts, cards.

Shop at my home!

Call 306-948-3427 for appts.

18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2013

SEED CLEANING

SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Sacher

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

Pamela Eaton Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352 Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc., and mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities Inc. ®Credential is a registered mark owned

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

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

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

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

222 Main St., Biggar

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

Tel: 306-986-2600

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

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

~ FOR RENT ~

Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

COURIER/HAULING

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

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

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

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance 222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca

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

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

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

M & N REPAIR th

701 - 4 Ave. E., Biggar

306.948.3996

Tridem & Super B trailers …for bookings contact

Open Monday-Saturday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial

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

306-948-3376 after hours George: 948-4042 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar 1st Ave. West, Biggar

Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair

100% handwash “Where we do it all for you!!”

306.948.2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

• Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System Prairieland Collision Rosetown, Sask.

306-882-2289

306-948-1722

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

Hwy 14 East, Biggar 306-948-2109

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

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

• 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.

HAULS TO THE DUMP

one column x 2 inches for 26-week prepaid commitment

J. G. Smith

Call 306-948-3344

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Box 736, Biggar

Phone: 306-948-5600

NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING

Biggar Sand & Gravel • trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating Call Colin Graham at 306-948-5455

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

“Your complete decal and• Laser signage shop” Engraving • Promotional products (mugs, mousepad, etc)

t Delivery

Ask Abou

Anne G. Livingston

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

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

MONARCH MEATS

306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca Your authorized

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

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

306-

948-3955

Modern Licenced Abbatoir • custom slaughter, cut and wrapping • sausage making, curing and smoking

• sides of Beef available

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2013

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

Crop rotation could lower costs and keep yields high

by Calvin Daniels

Attending farm plot tours is often pretty farmer specific.

I mean that in the sense comparing one canola variety against another is something of interest only to a canola producer.

But there are elements of such tours which are interesting to a broader range of producers, and in some cases should make the general public take a bit of notice too.

Such was the case recently when Friendly Acres Seed Farm held its plot tours.

The father and son operation near Saltcoats has long been known for growing oats, but more recently has diversified into what are new crops for the region, in particu-

lar soybeans.

For Canadian Prairie producers soybeans are just now becoming viable as new varieties have been developed requiring less days to reach maturity.

On an international basis soybeans are a huge crop, in particular in the United States and South America, so it is a welldeveloped market.

At present Saskatchewan is just starting to explore with soybeans, with less acres planted this spring than those devoted to chickpeas, said Kevin Elmy, and chickpeas are a very minor crop in the province.

While offering Prairie farmers here a chance to enter a very large market crop, growing soybeans

is not just about producing bushels and hauling them to market, or at least that is how Elmy looks at the crop as part of a larger picture.

Soybeans as a legume crop, actually produces nitrogen as part of their natural growth process.

As a general rule every inch of green plant growth fixates 10 pounds of nitrogen.

To produce those yields Nitrogen is a key nutrient, and as a result farmers invest a sizable amount of the annual crop input costs into adding it in the form of fertilizer.

While soybeans of course use a sizable amount of nitrogen, Elmy said for every bushel per acre produced six pounds of nitrogen are utilized, over time soybeans can give back to the soil.

Elmy said that is a key for him as he looks to create as low a cost, sustainable, crop production system as possible.

That is why Elmy also grows alfalfa and sainfoin. They too are nitrogen fixing legumes, and while harvesting one cut of the crop for livestock feed, a second cut can be left as essentially a green manure nutrient source which goes back to the soil.

Mix in soil building crops such as field radish, and over time the nitrogen needs for a crop such as canola are built up in the soil from previous crops.

Elmy said the fertilizer bill on the farm is down to an average of $10 per acre. That is a miniscule number compared to most.

The system borrows many of its principles from organic production, although Elmy is not full blown into organics.

He inoculates seed, top dresses nutrients when needed, and sprays if

weeds and insects come along.

But he is working hard to create a crop rotation less reliant on the fertilizer agent and chequebook, and he says it’s working.

One can imagine that while full organic systems might not be viable on the largest farms, and in terms of maximizing yields in the face of a growing population, there are principle which

can help reduce inputs.

The ability to control weeds and pests with particular crop rotations might drop the crop protection product costs just as Elmy has used them to reduce his fertilizer bill.

Ultimately that is a key for farmers, reducing costs while keeping yields high, and there is growing evidence it is possible to do both via good crop rotation planning.

Randy We eekes, MLA Biggar Co onstituency OfďŹ ce 10 06 - 3rd Ave. West, Bo ox 1413, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

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