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Important measures for the grain handling and transportation system now in force L

ast year farmers harvested their dream crop -- a bumper crop that sat in the bins because it couldn’t get to market. Meanwhile train after train was filled with oil cars bypassing the Prairie elevators.

Hopefully Bill C-30 will put an end to that.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Transport Minister Lisa Raitt announced a series of important regulation and an Order in Council related to the implementation of the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act better known at Bill C-30. This bill combined the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Grain Act and received Royal Assent on May 29. It is designed to ensure that Canada’s rail transportation network moves grain to markets as quickly and efficiently as possible.

The measures set out the minimum grain volumes that Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway are each required to move from August 3, 2014 to November 29, 2014.

Regulations require CN and CP to provide additional data on grain movement to better monitor the overall performance of the railbased supply chain.

The regulations clarify the operational terms in a service level agreement that can be arbitrated by the Canadian Transportation Agency to support commercial negotiations between shippers and railways. The newly defined rail service obligations will increase predictability for all shippers.

It includes an amendment to the Railway Interswitching Regula-

tions extending the limit for rail interswitching from 30 kilometres to 160 kilometers in the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba for all commodities to increase competition among railway companies and give shippers access to alternative rail servies.

The regulations will provide farmers with better protection through more accountability for grain companies in contracts.

“After taking immediate action to get grain and other commodities moving, our Government has been building a solid foundation for managing future challenges.

Today’s regulations are the latest step in our ongoing efforts to create a rail supply chain that farmers and all shippers can depend on as they grow the Canadian economy,” said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz.

“The coming into force of these important regulations puts the measures in place to avoid a repeat of last year’s problems. Our Government has made tough decisions for the benefit of our producers, and to maintain Canada’s good reputation as a global supplier,” stated Transport Minister Lisa Raitt.

Cereals Canada commends the government for taking actions to help ensure that the grain transportation failures of last fall and winter do no recur.

The Government of Canada has recognized the seriousness of transportation failures,” noted Cam Dahl, President of Cereals Canada. “Cereals Canada thanks the Hon. Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, for

Oh, that feels good . . . There’s nothing better on a hot day than cool water. Biggar Fire Department set up a slip n slide on the slopes of Diamond Lodge last weekend and it wasn’t long before a crowd gathered. The temps were hot and many took advantage of the chance to cool off and have some fun in the process. (Submitted photo by Errol Horst)

his efforts to clear the logistics logjam and move towards longterm solutions that will prevent the transportation problems from happening again.”

“Restricted grain movement during the last fall and winter placed a significant economic strain on Western Canadian farmers and has put at risk Canada’s international reputation as a reliable supplier of high quality Bikes of all kinds . . . Motorcycle enthusiasts gathered in Biggar the weekend of grains, oilseeds August 1-4 for a rally. It probably could be said there were a large variety of bikes and special crops,” on display and many people stopped by for a visit and look see. Those who came continued Dahl. for the rally spent some time in town so it was a busy weekend. (Submitted photo by The amended regulations allow Shannon Lanigan)

the government to collect more detailed information from CN and CP on a more frequent basis.

The new data to be collected will include: • Railway car cycle data covering all grain movements.

• Weekly grain traffic by tonnage, carloads, railway car type and corridor travelled.

• Railway car fleet information for all railway cars used for grain transportation, including the number of cars that are empty, loaded, in storage, enroute or in bad order.

• Railway car order fulfilment information, including dates orders were placed, name of shipper, origin and destination of the grain, the total number of railway cars ordered and cancelled by the shipper, and number of railway cars the rail carriers have committed, placed and/or cancelled.

This information will allow the

Grain Monitor to provide more timely updates on the state of Canadian grain transportation.

Transport Canada will use the additional information collected to ensure a continuous and effective monitoring of the grain handling and transportation system. With the collection of information on all grain movements and the improvement in the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the information, Transport Canada will have the opportunity to monitor, plan and react sooner in the event of a spike in demand for all grain movements and to better foresee capacity shortages in the sector. The information will also be shared with the Canadian Transportation Agency to assist the agency in developing its advice for the Ministers of Transport and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in regards to the determination of minimum grain volumes.

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A slip and slide is one of the fun ways to beat the summer heat. It’s also a great to beat the heat, hang out with friends and have some fun. Quite a few gathered on the slopes of the Diamond Lodge the August long weekend to enjoy the water fun. Some were a little more adventurous while others just chose to slide down the traditional way. It’s clear though that everyone had fun. Members of the Biggar Fire Department were the heroes of the day.

(Submitted photos)

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Planters for a new life in Biggar The Biggar Refugee Committee has taken the step of applying for a family from Columbia and are presently raising funds by selling beautiful planters for donations of $6 each or three for $15. The family that is being sponsored is a mother and three young daughters. The father was murdered and the family are in the queue of people from five regions in the world targeted by the Canadian government for sponsorship. The group came together because of interest and need in the world for this kind of support.

Earlier in the spring the PALS group had a successful bake sale and garage sale that has kick started the fund raising.

Local sponsorship

needs to raise funds to help support a family for a year. The dollars needed depend on what is available. The group has secured housing so that is a major piece of support. They are working through the Anglican group in Saskatoon who has much experience with sponsoring refugees.

There will be many needs going forward that members of the community may be able to contribute to. Beds for three small children under the age of six come to mind. They are moving forward with a family now because it is anticipated that an announcement on Syria will be forthcoming and then there will be a bottleneck in the capacity to process people. The

family is waiting for help and could be here within a couple of months.

If you have time, materials, money and/ or are interested in being involved, the next meeting is Tuesday, August 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Redeemer Lutheran Church basement.

In the meantime, why not purchase some great planters to enhance your summer living as it is finally warm enough to enjoy being outside and getting your bloom on.

They are available for sale at 403 7th Ave West until 8:00 p.m. Your donation can help make a new home in a new land for a new family.

For more information, contact Cindy Hoppe at 948-7147 or at echoppe@ sasktel.net.

Colours ceremony begins commemoration of First World War

Planters for a new life . . . The Biggar Refugee Committee is selling planters as a fundraiser to sponsor a family from Columbia. Any one of these colourful planters could be yours but you better hurry. From everything we’ve heard they are going fast. (Independent photo by Tom Larson)

The Battle Colours of Saskatchewan’s 28th North-West Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force returned to the Legislative Building. The Colours were escorted into the building by a Guard of Honour from the Royal Regina Rifles and presented to Premier Brad Wall. They will go on display as part of the Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the beginning of the First World War. The 28th Battalion was made up primarily of young men from Regina, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert additional recruits from Fort William and

tradition that goes back hundreds of years,” Lieutenant-Colonel and Deputy Commander 38 Canadian Brigade Group Malcolm Young said. “For military personnel like the current members of Royal Regina Rifles, the Battalion Colours of the 28th represent the service and sacrifice to community, country, and Regiment by past generations of soldiers that should not be forgotten.”

On Monday, August 4 – Saskatchewan Day, the Government of Saskatchewan marked the exact day the First

Port Arthur, Ontario.

Formed at Regina in 1914, the 28th landed in France on September 18, 1915 and it fought through to the end of the War. The battalion is perpetuated today in the Royal Regina Rifles.

When war was declared, Saskatchewan stepped up to do its part,” Premier Wall said. “In the farm fields of France, Belgium and Flanders, young men from our province in the 28th Battalion and under other commands fought with courage and honour. We will never forget that 6,400 of our young province’s best

and brightest laid down their lives so that we could be free and enjoy the quality of life we have today.”

The ceremony marked the temporary return of the 28th Battalion Colours to the Legislative Building where they once hung, before they return once again to St. Paul’s Cathedral in Regina.

The Colours will be on display on the rotunda level for the next four years through to the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice in 1918.

“Honouring the battles fought by a Regiment is a military

World War began, during a public commemoration service of remembrance at the Saskatchewan War Memorial on the Legislative grounds in Regina. At that time, the names of 1,200 Saskatchewan citizens who lost their lives during the war were added to the Honour Roll on the Saskatchewan First World War Memorial.

The outdoor ceremony started at 2 p.m. After the ceremony, the public was welcomed into the Legislative Building to see the Colours, displays and school heritage fair exhibits as well as a presentation and projection of all 6,400 names now on the Saskatchewan Honour Roll.

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Streets need a complete overhaul There are many signs of summer and one of them is the paving crew that hits town annually to patch up some of the streets. The crew is certainly a welcome sight as the streets do need some repair work, especially after the winter thaw.

However, we have heard more than one comment in this office on that issue. Our readers also pay taxes in town and the most common remark is “they need to tear up the streets and start all over. They are in a mess.”

Some of them may use more colourful language when describing the condition of the streets but all are in agreement -- the streets need to have a major overhaul. In short they need to be ripped up and redone.

As in all things preparation is key. There is no sense in taking on such a massive project until the water lines are replaced. Nothing is more frustrating than putting in new pavement only to have to dig up the street the next year because a water line has broken.

We do have an infrastructure deficit. Not only in Biggar but in every rural town.

The issue needs to be addressed -- and the cost should be borne by all three levels of government starting with federal, provincial and municipal.

It’s hard to say whether that day will ever come so it means that residents of Biggar must be willing to put up funds to foot the bill.

P.H.

Missing in action: Where is the growth in Canadian private investment?

by Glen Hodgson, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist Forecasting and Analysis, Conference Board of Canada The Conference Board’s economic growth forecast for Canada for 2014, of about two per cent for the third consecutive year, is unimpressive.

Slow growth in government spending accounts for some of it, but a key factor is the sustained weak levels of private investment.

The fiscal adjustment underway is necessary at this point in the business cycle. The federal and provincial governments stepped up during the 2008-09 recession, as they should have, and Canadian governments were consequently pushed into deficit. Now that the economy is growing, restoring fiscal balance within a reasonable time frame and keeping public debt levels under control are essential to responsible and symmetrical fiscal policy.

The continued slow

pace of growth in private investment —now the lagging edge of the Canadian economy—is more troubling. Private investment grew by 13.5 per cent in 2010 as the economy recovered from the global recession, but the pace of investment growth has slowed step by step over the past three years. The Conference Board projects private investment to grow by only about 1 per cent in real terms in 2014 before picking up in 2015.

Multiple years of weak private investment growth are not a good sign for the long-term competitive health of the Canadian economy, particularly after governments made considerable efforts to improve the tax environment for businesses operating in Canada.

What’s behind this story? From an economy-wide perspective, too many Canadian firms are still in wait-and-see mode, five years into the economic recovery. Cash

holdings by Canadian businesses exceeded $625 billion at the end of 2013, the highest in the G-7 as a share of the overall economy. Canadian firms apparently remain uncertain about the direction of the Canadian, U.S. and global economies. Therefore, they continue to sit on mounds of cash rather than investing for growth and competitiveness.

A highly accommodative monetary policy since late 2008 has driven down nominal interest rates to all-time lows.

The yield on savings has never been lower, just as the cost of funds for business investment has never been lower. These record-low interest rates, along with a much more competitive business tax environment, were supposed to spur private investment. But the payoff remains elusive.

A bottom-up perspective on the competitive conditions in key sectors can provide greater insight.

The Conference Board of Canada produces a

regular detailed profit forecast for 16 industries ranging from autos to oil, and telecommunications to construction. The analysis considers both demand and supply factors -- buyer demand and the growth outlook for each sector, competitive conditions, capacity utilization, and labour and input cost pressures -- in order to reach a view on each sector’s profitability.

Half of the 16 sectors are expected to grow their production by over two per cent annually to 2016, which presumably should encourage investment in those sectors. But the other half are projected to grow slower than the overall economy. Moreover, only four sectors -- telecommunications, computer parts, computer services, and accommodation – are projected to see profits grow by over five per cent annually over the same period.

Rising profits are a key factor supporting private investment, so based on

the current outlook there are not a lot of marketspecific reasons why most Canadian industrial sectors would step up and start investing faster. Canadian executives would appear to be echoing this message through their comparatively risk averse reaction to further investment.

What could change this underwhelming investment outlook? Stronger U.S. and global outlooks through 2015 would help shore up business confidence, leading to higher investment.

Improved access to global markets through freer trade and investment could be a catalyst for investment, as would greater trade diversification, particularly with high growth economies -- and both would simultaneously increase competition with the Canadian economy.

Glen Hodgson brings 32 years of experience and a specialization in international economic and financial issues to the position of Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist of The Conference Board of Canada.

Mr. Hodgson is responsible for overseeing the Board’s macro-economic outlook products, tourism, custom economic research, and is the Board’s chief spokesperson on economic issues.

He has published two books and over 225 articles and briefings. He has written extensively on Canadian tax reform and has co-authored a series on the economics of pro sports in Canada. Glen is leading a new Conference Board research initiative, the Canadian Alliance for Sustainable Health Care (CASHC), just as he led the creation of the Board’s Global Commerce Centre. Glen is a regular contributor to the Conference Board’s economics blogs and The Globe and Mail’s Economy Lab. Mr. Hodgson joined the Board in September 2004, after 10 years at Export Development Canada (EDC). He also spent a decade with the federal Department of Finance.

From 1984 to 1988, Mr. Hodgson served at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C., as Advisor/Assistant to the Executive Director for Canada, Ireland and the Caribbean.

Mr. Hodgson has a B.A. (Honours) in Economics from the University of Manitoba, a M.A. in Economics from McGill University, and pursued Ph.D. studies at McGill.

He is the current president of the Ottawa Economics Association and coached youth sports for many years.

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We were among one of many celebrities who rode the famed street cars in San Francisco.

Humphrey Bogart rode the Powell Street car in Dark Passage (with co-star Lauren Bacall).

Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda went on their first date on a packed Powell Street cable car.

And, perhaps the most famous San Francisco movie, Mrs. Doubtfire Robin Williams (in drag) was almost picked up on a cable car.

The cable cars are iconic -- it’s one of the things you simply must do when in San Francisco.

There are only three lines left now, with 44 cable cars in operation but at one time this people mover was the method of transportation around the city. The cable cars are a valuable piece

of history so perhaps that is why there was a huge campaign revolved around saving them.

Today, the cable cars are the only mobile National Monument in the world and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Each year one cable car is replaced -- quite a process as several dozen carpenters, machinists, electric transit mechanics, painters, glaziers, pattern makers and transit operations participate. Each cable car is a work of art in itself, sometimes taking 18 to 24 months to complete.

It is a tradition in Norbert Feyling’s family to create the famed cable cars. “The roof is tongue-andgroove Alaskan spruce, covered in canvas. The fittings are of iron, steel and polished brass.

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The fresh wood smell and bare oak grain of an unpainted cable car is a thing of rare beauty.” The seats, stanchions and ceiling receive multiple coats of varnish -- all hand brushed at the cable car barn. A very slow process.

The story behind the origin of the cable car is fascinating.

Englishman Andrew Hallidie witnessed a horrible accident one summer day. It was a damp summer day and the roads were slippery. A horse drawn streetcar slid backwards under its heavy load.

The combination of wet cobblestones on a steep slope and a heavily weighted vehicle caused the deaths of five horses.

Hallidie thought there must be a better way to negotiate the hills of San Francisco and came

up with the technology.

The cable cars are pulled by a cable running below the street, held by a grip that extends from the car through a slit in the street surface. Visitors to the cable car barn can witness the electrical pulley system that pulls the cars. A gripman closes and opens the grip around the cable to control the car. Boy, do they have to work hard keeping if in control going down the hill.

The cable cars almost disappeared from the streets when one of the mayors starting tearing them out. A huge campaign was launched to save the “landmarks” with articles in the newspaper, letters of protest and a petition.

Actress Irene Dunne and Salvador Dali and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt supported the movement.

Today the cable cars are a national monument and visitors, as well as locals, come from all parts of the world to ride the cars.

Government of Canada invests in a Canadian Remembrance Trail in Belgium Minister of Veterans Affairs visits grave of last Canadian soldier killed in action during First World War The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced Government of Canada support for the creation of a Canadian Remembrance Trail in Belgium by the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917. The Remembrance Trail will focus on the sacrifices made by Canadians in Europe during the First World War. The announcement follows the international ceremonies in Belgium marking the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War, and the official launch of Canada’s World Wars Commemoration period.

While in Belgium, Minister Fantino also visited Tyne Cot Cemetery, and St. Symphorien Cemetery where Private George Price – believed to be the last Canadian soldier killed in action during the First World War – is buried. Minister Fantino was accompanied by Canadian Ambassador Denis Robert and Private Price’s nephew, Mr. George Barkhouse of Canning, Nova Scotia.

Quick Facts • The Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 will receive $160,000 in funding over the next three years for the Canadian Remembrance Trail project through Veterans Affairs Canada’s Community Engagement Partnership Fund.

• The Ypres Salient, including the towns of Ypres and Passchendaele, was the scene of several First World War battles, including the Battle of Passchendaele in 1917, which saw more than 4,000 Canadians killed and almost 12,000 wounded.

• Private George Price died near Mons, Belgium on November 11, 1918, about two minutes before the armistice came into effect.

• In May 1915, during the Second Battle of Ypres, Dr. John McCrae penned the famous poem In Flanders Fields. Almost 100 years later, the poem and poppy remain prominent Remembrance Day symbols throughout Commonwealth nations.

• Tyne Cot Cemetery is the largest Commonwealth war cemetery in the world in terms of

burials with graves and memorials commemorating almost 12,000 Commonwealth servicemen of the First World War. “The soldiers who fought in the Ypres area of Belgium were among the more than 650,000 Canadians who served in uniform during the First World War. Our Government is proud to partner with the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 to ensure that our military’s brave stories of service, sacrifice, and heroism are told,” said the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs.

“Every year increasing numbers of Canadian visitors come to Belgium to find out more about the tragic events that took place in Flanders in the Autumn of 1917. The Battle of Passchendaele and the Second Battle of Ypres are of utmost importance to the Canadian national identity but, until now, those searching for Canadian-related sites had few points to start from. With the support of the Government of Canada, we will now be able to provide visitors with a uniquely Canadian experience of history,” said Steven Vandenbussche, Curator, Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917.

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by Bob Mason

Our Part Sometimes Yours Truly feels a little like he is scraping the bottom of the barrel, when he resorts to sending in some lines that he scribbles on the gas tank of the old ‘44 years ago! Everyone has memories, eh? And seeing that “muse” doesn’t show up very often, Y.T. has to send in some of his own home-made stuff! Sorry!

“I took the old typewriter down to try and tap a line.

And then I got to looking at these two big hands of mine.

These huge and warty lumps made up of callouses and scars, That lay so lean and lazy on the old typewriter bars.

The seconds turned to

minutes and the hours passed away, But still I sat daydreaming on the sands of yesterday.

The cover of the desklamp shaded out the rest of me, And these two great big bony hands were all that I could see!

Until at last I realized, it must be awful plain, To know about a fellow though you ask of him in vain – For the romance, art and drama of his lifetime plainly stands, To be read by all who want to, just by looking at his hands!

I sat and stared a moment – and a voice from far away, Down through the

years of memory, at last began to say – ‘These hands, in all their innocence have known the tender glow, Of the sun in April’s childhood of the very long ago – These hands have whittled whistles from the schoolyard poplar trees – And these fingers fashioned Waltzed on the black piano keys.

These hands have writhed in agony; These hands have clapped for joy.

And helped to set the gopher traps, when I was just a boy!

I have felt them clench in fury; I have seen then shake in grief.

In despair they’ve strained and swelled and they’ve been opened in relief; And oh its hard to realize the rest of me was near, The night they held my Sten-gun up on cold Kapelsche Veer!”

There are many little things about each one of us, that often we don’t understand (and certainly Y.T. is no exception!). It is part of nature that directs where we go, and what we do!

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“These hands have raised in reverence; These hands have dripped with blood.

These hands have washed themselves in perfume, and been caked with Europe’s mud.

They have held aloft a banner in a far-off foreign town, And they’ve reached up for another so that they could tear it down.

They have felt in empty pockets – they have worn expensive rings – And on a prouder moment they have grasped the hands of Kings – They have held the hands of maidens as we wandered side by side.

And they’ve gripped the arms of soldiers who lay screaming ‘til they died!

They have held – I jumped and shuddered, for I’d almost been asleep, And my hands lay on the table, in an ugly useless heap!

I stretched them wide a moment – and I made them fill my pipe, Then they reached out for the keyboard and at last began to write!”

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Perhaps old Bill Shakespeare put it a little more subtly (okay, dramatically!), a few years ago, when he wrote: “Desiring this man’s art and that man’s scope, With what I value

most, concerned the least!

When with these thoughts, myself almost despising, Haply I think of thee, and then my fate.

Much like the lark, at break of day arising, From sullen earth, sings hymns at heaven’s gate –” (Well, it does sound a little better than Y.T.’s stuff!)

If there is anything that really turns most of us off, its a person who boasts that they did this or they did that, almost making it sound as though they were someone special, and (according to Y.T.) that is not right! All of us developed from the one life we were given, and all of us have done these things!

Yours Truly believes this strongly, and that part of us was there when Samson started swinging that jawbone around, and (in contrast) part of us was there when the pyramids were built!

Mebbe all of this sounds like Y.T. is some sort of crackpot! So, let all of us be some sort of crackpot, eh?

“These lines are memories of men, Whom I have met, now and again!

Not wealthy ones nor worldly-wise, But honest, ordinary guys!

The kind of guys that one might see, While fighting in the Infantry.

The sort of fellows what I knew, When working on the backfill crew!

So – when you read this lonely line, And think perhaps it’s only mine, Remember, every word I write, (As I sit here alone tonight) Is but an effort to remind, Myself of all those folks behind.

And, as each memory occurs, They’re partly mine – and partly yours!

Yours Truly isn’t jotting down any sentiment that hasn’t been made before!

Heck, for thousands of years people have penned and pictured their thoughts whenever they could, and we fool ourselves if we think that ours are much different!

And most of the ones that we know, are in English!

Heck, when Homer wrote his famous books he did it in languages that we rarely see, yet in translation the sentiment is often superior to what we profess today!

Mebbe a lot of those great writers were “great” guys (I dunno!), but Y.T. has always felt that the things he writes of have been written before in the minds of all of us!

How can we hesitate to honour people, when (in return) we expect them to honour us? And how can we refuse to listen to, and read words we wish we had spoken ourselves?

Yours Truly feels a little blessed in presenting some of the sentiments we all have had!

There may be a lot of people who don’t feel this way – but then, again, this is past of life too, eh?

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

The summer is going by so fast, just like it always does. Our residents are sure loving this nice weather. They spend a lot of time outdoors enjoying it. Monday morning we exercised. In the afternoon we had ice cream treats.

Nothing better on a hot day!

Tuesday we had a volunteer read current events and Karen showed some of her pictures from her trip to Thailand. We picked some vegetables from our garden that we will use for our barbecue on Friday.

Wednesday morning we played games. After lunch we watered the garden and then played floor Yahtzee.

Thursday morning we had our exercises to get us going for the day.

After lunch we played our favourite

game of all . . . bingo! Lots of people won three times. Must have been carrying around their lucky charms.

Friday we had barbecue club. This is always enjoyed so immensely by the residents chosen. Everyone loves a good barbecue! A lot of residents spent the afternoon outside taking in the fresh air.

Saturday we played Home Sweet Home bingo. In the afternoon we watched the movie “More Than Puppy Love” and ate popcorn.

Sunday morning we played games.

Biggar United Church did a lovely service for us this afternoon.

Food for thought . . . “Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way you’ll be a mile from them and you’ll have their shoes”.

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Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner working on investigations, supporting public servants in speaking out Saskatchewan’s Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner, Mary McFadyen’s 2013-14 Annual Report was tabled on July 29. In it, she reported that public servants made three disclosures to her office in the 2013-14, two of which are under investigation and the third is being assessed for possible investigation. The disclosures were made under The Public Interest Disclosure Act (the Act), which provides protection to public servants who disclose wrongdoings to either a designated officer in their workplace or directly to the Commissioner. While the pres-

ence of these disclosures indicates that public servants are beginning to make use of the protections available under the Act, McFadyen has some questions.

“There are about 12,000 public servants in Saskatchewan,” said McFadyen, “so we have to ask why there were only three disclosures. Are public servants aware of our office? Perhaps they are choosing to disclose wrongdoings internally and if they do, are the proper procedures in place?”

McFadyen acknowledges that over provinces also experienced low numbers in the

early years for their operations, but she also wants to make sure that, as Commissioner, her office is taking the right steps to support public servants in speaking out. She said, “Speaking out is not easy and those who do need to be supported and protected.”

McFadyen wants to ensure that every public servant is aware of their reporting options and of the protections provided to them under the Act. Her office will also continue to work with designated officers across government to help them to be better prepared to respond if someone has an inquiry

Handy Harvey saves the day, again!

There is always something happening at the museum

by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery Does plumbing know it is a long weekend? Do plumbing parts conspire to disintegrate on a Saturday of a long weekend; when the plumbers are waiting for a bite at the lake?

On Saturday of the August long weekend, the plumbing parts in the kitchen of the museum decided to do just that! The faucet fell of in the hands of the lady in charge of keeping everything spanking clean in bright, Dorothy Honcharuk!

Plumbers were called, no answer, or answered but at the lake, what to do? Call Harvey! Harvey Moncrief is a regular volunteer at the museum, and is usually always called when little emergencies crop up!

And he was home, and came right away to see what the problem was.

The conclusion was; we need a new tap, faucet – the whole nine yards!

Well, One Stop has them, so we know we can get a new one, but who will install them for us?

The only answer was to wait, until after the long weekend; and make like our ancestors, and haul water to the sink!

Not half an hour later, in walks Harvey!

And in his hand is a fau-

cet! Harvey is a saver, thank goodness, and in his garage he found an old faucet – and it fit our sink! Harvey comes to the rescue, again!

Halfway through our summer, already! We have so enjoyed meeting all the folk who come in to the museum. People come from all over; Scotland, Jamaica, U.S.A., every province or territory. Some stop because our town’s slogan catches their eye; many come because they have relatives who used to live here. They buy our Birth, Death and Marriage books; they browse through our Heritage pages and check out the RM map to see where their ancestors first homesteaded!

Biggar souvenirs have been flying off the shelves! The saskatoon berry condiments have been a big hit; saskatoons, something that is really a Saskatchewan treat!

Hats, T-shirts, badges, mugs, cookbooks; all unique to the rest of

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the world; all proudly declaring themselves coming from Biggar!

Children have been filling up our days too!

The Town of Biggar Daycare Camp was here for two days to partake in all the events planned by our Summer Program Developer, Rolene Stone.

Grandparents are bringing in their grandchildren and browsing through the children’s section of our book sale and all the video tapes!

Some children are coming just to tour the exhibit room and to watch the video in the Majestic Theatre exhibit!

The museum now has a new face! Gone are the junipers, which caught all the dirt and debris and caused a nightmare for maintenance. Rebel Landscaping removed them all, cleared out the area and built us a beautiful planter – and donated his labour for the project!

We still have a wide selection of books in the Credit Union Gallery.

or makes a disclosure.

She said, “Over the next year we will undertake a compliance review to determine whether government agencies have the right polices and procedures in place to respond to concerns raised and disclosures of wrongdoings.” McFadyen will report on the results of the compliance review.

In addition to working with public servants and designated officers, McFadyen notes that within the health sector, only employees at the Ministry of Health and eHealth are protected.

McFadyen’s office has been receiving inquiries from other health organizations which are not covered by the Act. She will continue to monitor these inquiries and will engage the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to explore the possibility of extending the protections of the Act to more of these organizations.

The Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner is and officer of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan to whom

public servants can disclose a potential wrongdoing as defined by the Act. (Public servants can also disclose potential wrongdoings to a designated officer within their organization.) Public servants who inquire about the Act or make a disclosure to either their designated officer

or the Commissioner are protected from reprisals. If they experience reprisals, they can also disclose this information to the Commissioner.

Based on the Act, Saskatchewan’s Ombudsman serves a dual role as the province’s Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner.

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Research helps farmers achieve success

by Calvin Daniels

In terms of agricultural crop research there are really two different types, both holding their own level of importance.

There is the research carried out by seed and chemical companies and public researchers, the sort of work which leads to the development of new crop varieties and agricultural products.

Obviously the work at the base level is critical because it is the work which pushes yields higher, and develops varieties resistant to disease and insect pressures which arise at the farm level.

But not every new variety, not every crop, not every farm practice is a one-size fits all thing.

What will grow well, and turn a profit in the process, on the Prairies south of Regina, may well not work in the Parkland of Yorkton, or the forest

fringe around Nipawin and Carrot River.

It is, of course unreasonable to expect a university researcher, or even a larger seed breeding company, to run trials in every distinct area across the Prairies.

Such localized research has to be carried out though to provide producers some guidelines to follow in terms of what might work best on their farm.

As an example, soybeans are garnering more Canadian Prairie interest. A crop once thought impossible to grow here managed to cross the 49th parallel and fit into southern Manitoba farms years ago. Since that time varieties with shorter growing seasons and less reliance on heat units have expanded the crops’ traditional growing area.

But a variety that grows well at Moosomin, SK., might not do as well at Yorkton, or Kamsack.

The date to seed soybeans in Moosomin might also differ from the best case scenario of another area.

That is where groups such as the East Central Research Foundation have such importance.

The ECRF is one of eight producerdirected research and demonstration groups in Saskatchewan making up the Agriculture – Applied Research Management (AgriARM) network. As part of the network the groups often share research ideas, and replicate projects to provide more broadly-based results for relevance over a larger area of the province.

In the case of the ECRF they have forged some rather interesting partnerships in order to carry out their research efforts having signed a memorandum of understanding in 2013 with Parkland College.

Working with the college opens the doors to new funding sources, and in turn provides the college with a sort of living classroom (the research plots) for students.

Interesting, the plots are located on land owned by the City of Yorkton, which suggests a good understanding by the City of the importance of agriculture to the local economy.

Researchers involved with the ECRF and PC are testing soybean varieties by seeding date, canary seed fertility, oat

varieties by nitrogen rate, wheat and canola with Environmentally Smart Nitrogen technology, wheat fungicide timing and cereal forage. It is such research with direct relevance to farmers growing the crops locally which makes the work so important.

The results should be something farmers can

use in making decisions which directly impact what they do on their farms, hopefully helping them make the right crop choices to ensure a profit.

It is to be hoped localized research is always part of the process to help farmers be successful.

Perdue Fair Cattle Show 2014

We had a beautiful day with 33 head and 17 exhibitors. The judge was Tyler Bullick of Duchess and Justine Schneider acted as ringman. Results as follows: Jackpot heifer: Dean McAvoy, Arelee.

Reserve heifer: Arch Holdings, Speers.

4-H beef heifer: 1st, Rayelle Taylor, Duchess; 2nd, Brynn Whelan, Grandora; 3rd, Cole Reid, Speers.

4-H cow/calf: 1st, Keaton Haynes, Biggar.

Senior showmanship and grooming: 1st, Tanner Oborowsky, Grandora.

Intermediate showmanship and grooming: 1st, Kylah Gray, Perdue; 2nd, Keaton Haynes, Biggar.

Junior showmanship and grooming: 1st, Brynn Whelan, Grandora; 2nd, Kolby Haynes, Biggar; 3rd, Cole Reid, Speers.

Pee wee showmanship and grooming: Jack Archdekin, Speers; Rayelle Taylor, Biggar.

2014 Female British: 1st, Keaton Haynes, Biggar.

Continental: 1st, Sunny Valley Simmentals, Hanley; 2nd, Sunny Valley Simmentals, Hanley; 3rd, Sara Archdekin, Speers.

Commercial: 1st, Ryan Archdekin, Speers; 2nd, Hillbilly Cattle Co, Arelee; 3rd, Sunny Valley Simmentals, Hanley.

2013 Female British: 1st, Keaton Haynes, Biggar.

Continental: 1st, Hillbilly Cattle Co, Arelee; 2nd, Peters Simmentals, Perdue; 3rd, Brook Dust.

Commercial: 1st, Dean McAvory, Arelee; 2nd, Sara Archdekin, Speers; 3rd, Dean McAvoy, Arelee.

Cow/Calf British: 1st, Keaton Haynes, Biggar.

Commercial: 1st, Regan Schlacter, Humboldt.

Grand Champion Female British: Keaton Haynes, Biggar.

Continental: Sunny Valley Simmentals, Hanley.

Commercial: Dean McAvoy, Arelee.

Overall supreme female: Dean McAvoy, Arelee.

Commercial Steer: 1st, Ryan Archdekin, Speers; 2nd, Hillbilly Cattle Co, Arelee; 3rd, Hillbilly Cattle Co, Arelee.

2014 Bull Continental: 1st, Sunny Valley Simmentals, Hanley; 2nd, Sunny Valley Simmentals, Hanley; 3rd, Sunny Valley Simmentals, Hanley.

Grand champion bull: Sunny Valley Simmentals.

Overall supreme bull: Sunny Valley Simmentals.

Herdsman award: Keaton Haynes, Biggar.

Crop report for the period July 22 to 28 Haying is advancing for livestock producers as 57 per cent of the hay crop has now been baled or put into silage, with an additional 22 per cent cut and ready for baling, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report.

Rain showers and high humidity continue to delay haying progress and have decreased hay quality in some areas. At

this time, nine per cent of the hay crop is rated as excellent in quality, 82 per cent good, eight per cent fair and one per cent poor.

Much of the province received rainfall this past week ranging from small amounts to several inches. The rain has helped alleviate dry conditions in some southern areas, although additional moisture is needed soon

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to help crops mature and fill. Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 12 per cent surplus, 80 per cent adequate, seven per cent short and one per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as nine per cent surplus, 78 per cent adequate, 11 per cent short and two per cent very short.

Storms brought heavy rain, strong winds and damaging hail to some areas of the province. Wheat midge and grasshoppers are causing some crop damage, as are diseases such as root rot, sclerotinia and leaf spots.

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

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How the time flies, another game day is already upon us!

Normally, with a new set having been out for a month, this is about the point in time where I would go over one of the debut mechanics and showcase it in a deck. However, as M15 is a core set, it doesn’t introduce any new keywords. It did, however, bring back the keyword Convoke, which was first used in the original Ravnica block as the Selesnya guild mechanic, and again in Future Sight. While this time it has come back to see use in all five colours, it still behaves the same way as before, letting you tap creatures you control to reduce the casting cost of the spell by one colourless mana or by one mana of the creature’s colour, per creature tapped.

There are a few mechanical fiddly bits I would like to address with convoke before launching into this month’s deck. When you reduce the cost of a Convoke spell by tapping creatures, all instances of tapping to reduce the cost must happen as the same time, so you can’t tap a creature to reduce the cost, untap it by some other means, and then tap it a second time for the same spell. Each creature only

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gets to contribute once.

If a Convoke spell has additional, optional costs, such as Kicker (in the case of Kavu Primarch) or Buyback (in the case of Sprout Swarm), these costs may also be reduced by Convoke. Just be sure to make all applicable declarations when casting the spell to avoid confusion.

Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, is the difference between the tap symbol and the word tap in costs. If a creature enters play, without haste, and has an ability with the tap symbol as part of it’s cost, it cannot use that ability due to summoning sickness. However, should there be a cost that uses tap as the word (such as “tap an untapped creature you control”), is entirely usable on that very creature that just came into play. For example, if you were to play Sprout Swarm with five Forests and four creatures in play, you could tap the Forests for mana to cast the spell with Buyback, get the token (bumping you up to five creatures), and tap all five creatures to cast it with Buyback a second time.

This month’s deck does not focus on Convoke, however. Instead, this month’s deck takes a cue

New joint-use schools project moves forward The Government of Saskatchewan is moving forward with a publicprivate partnership (P3) model to build 18 new schools on nine joint-use sites in the high growth communities of Martensville, Regina, Saskatoon and Warman. The government worked in partnership with the five involved school divisions to gather input and the details needed to reach this decision.

“Financial analysis, conducted by external experts, demonstrated that a P3 model will deliver the best value for Saskatchewan taxpayers,” Minister responsible for

SaskBuilds Gordon Wyant said. “Our industry consultations indicate there is local and national interest in the projects and this competition will help drive innovation and savings.”

The Province is issuing one Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for two bundles of schools: one bundle of three schools in Regina, and one bundle of six schools in Martensville (one school), Saskatoon (four schools) and Warman (one school). The schools will be built using a designbuild-finance-maintain P3 model.

“We look forward to

receiving submissions from highly qualified teams able to drive design innovation and efficiencies that build upon the input of students, teachers, parents and other community members gathered through the collaborative design process,” Wyant said.

The schools’ capital construction cost and final value for money will be determined through the procurement process and released at the end of procurement. Releasing this information sooner would compromise the Province’s negotiating position.

Following the close of

the RFQ in September 2014 and evaluation of the submissions, a shortlist of no more than three proponents will be invited to proceed to the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage currently planned for release in fall 2014.

The schools will be fully owned and operated by the public sector. Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2015 and be complete before the start of school in September 2017.

from the new core set and sets out to build around a dollar bin rare, Hornet Nest, and see just how much it can be abused.

Don’t Touch This!

Creatures: 4x Elvish Mystic (G), 4x Hornet Nest (2G), 4x Izzet Staticaster (1UR), 2x Master Biomancer (2GU), 4x Paragon of Eternal Wilds (3G), 1x Purphoros, God of the Forge (3R), 2x Progenitor Mimic (4GU), 2x Hornet Queen (4GGG).

Spells: 3x Cyclonic Rift (1U), 3x Druid’s Deliverance (1G), 3x Stymied Hopes (1U), 3x Verdant Haven (2G), 1x Lightning Volley.

Lands: 7x Forest, 7x Island, 4x Mountain, 2x Temple of Abandon, 1x Temple of Mystery, 3x Yavimya Coast.

The name of the game here is to flood the board with 1/1 Insect tokens with Flying and Deathtouch, and there are two core ways to do that in this deck.

The primary method is Hornet Nest and Izzet Staticaster. The Staticaster lets you poke your own Nests (one activation will hit all the Nests you have in play), and having both Flash and Haste on it lets you pop it end of turn as a good counter-magic bluff (or simply leaving mana open for an actual Stymied Hopes that may also be in your hand). Paragon of the Eternal Wilds helps with this route, turning your 0/2 Nests into 1/3 Nests, letting them survive two pokes a turn instead of just one, in addition to making your Insect tokens even larger.

The secondary method is the late game pairing of Hornet Queen and Progenitor Mimic. Once you have a “Mimic Queen”, every Upkeep you will get 5 more Flying, Deathtouch tokens to threaten your opponent with, resulting in incredible board pressure.

Finally, a pair of one-of’s in the deck, Puphoros and Lightning Volley. While neither are pre-se needed for the deck to operate, they do interact quite nicely with the rampant token generation this deck provides. Purphoros can potentially pump out 10 damage an upkeep with a “Mimic Queen” online, while Lightning Volley lets your Flying, Deathtouch tokens erase your opponent’s board without fear of reprisal.

The M15 game day is this weekend, and I will be running the Hornet Nest at it. Hope to see you there!

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Just putting on the finishing touches . . . The crews are just putting the finishing touches on the condo unit going up in the park. It looks like the landscaping is being tackled. Some residents have received their dates when they can move in and are getting excited. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Canada Post celebrates Canadian country artists, past and present Canada Post recognized Canada’s contribution to the evolution of country music with a series of five new stamps featuring some of the country’s most renowned artists. The new stamps feature Tommy Hunter, k.d. lang, Renée Martel, Hank Snow and Shania Twain – five of the most unique voices in Canada’s country music history.

“The music of these artists holds a special place for so many Canadians, and these stamps are likely to stir memories of those lasting musical moments,” says the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.

“Our selection for this stamp series reflects the remarkable variety within Canadian – and international – country music, crossing generations and musical approaches,”says Deepak Chopra, President and CEO of Canada Post.

“We’re delighted to celebrate the music and achievements of these artists today.”

Tommy Hunter: For generations of Canadians, Tommy

Hunter was like an old friend, singing to them for 27 years on the longest-running network country music television show in the world. A major force in raising the profile and popularity of Canadian country music, Tommy Hunter – Canada’s Country Gentleman – has been inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and is a recipient of the Order of Ontario and the Order of Canada. k.d. lang: In a career that has spanned nearly 30 years, with over a dozen albums and millions of records sold worldwide, k.d. lang has won both JUNO and Grammy awards for her work. She has received a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award and is an Officer of the Order of Canada. The Canadian Country Music Association has named k.d. lang both Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year.

Renée Martel: Renée Martel has enjoyed a long and outstanding career. Born in 1947 in Drummondville, Quebec, she grew up in the musical universe of her

parents, both musicians.

Her father was Marcel Martel, a popular Quebec country music singer from the 1940s. Renée’s own musical journey has swung between the modern and the traditional, between the world of pop music and her country heritage.

Her current discography includes more than 25 albums and her musical heritage has lived on.

Hank Snow: Hank Snow,the Singing Ranger, was born 100 years ago in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia.

Snow began his career at CHNS Radio in Halifax in 1933, and toured the Maritimes and Western Canada playing at county fairs and local radio stations. In 1936, he recorded under RCA Victor’s Bluebird label in Montréal and signed what would become the longest continuous contract in the history of the recording industry – lasting 47 years. In 1950, Ernest Tubb invited him to join the Grand Ole Opry, where he continued to perform for four and a half decades. Hank Snow recorded over 100 albums, was elected to eight music and songwriting halls of fame,

and was voted Canada’s top country performer 10 times.

Shania Twain: Shania Twain is a true Canadian superstar. She was born in Windsor, Ontario and raised in Timmins, and rose to fame in the early 1990s with her debut album Shania Twain in 1993. Her 1997 album, Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician, and the bestselling country album of all time. She has sold over 75 million albums worldwide, won five Grammy Awards, 27

BMI Songwriter Awards, 26 Canadian Country Music Awards and 12 JUNO Awards, among many others. She has also received a star on Hollywood Boulevard and was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

About the stamps The stamps measure 40 mm x 32 mm and are available in five separate booklets of 10, one featuring each artist. The five separate souvenir sheets measure 140 mm x 110 mm. The

stamps were printed

by Lowe Martin Group.

Sabrina McAllister and Xerxes Irani designed the Shania Twain, Hank Snow and Renée Martel stamps. The k.d. lang and Tommy Hunter stamps were designed by Roy White of Subplot Design Inc. The Official First Day Cover cancellation sites are: Shania Twain, Windsor, Ont.; Tommy Hunter, London, Ont.; k.d. Lang, Edmonton, Alta.; Renée Martel, Drummondville, Que. and Hank Snow, Brooklyn, N.S.

Cholesterol – eating healthier

by Carmen McGregor, BSP The cholesterol in your body comes from two sources. About 80 per cent comes from your liver while the remaining 20 per cent comes from the food you eat, which is why eating a healthy diet is a great way to reduce your cholesterol. Food from animals cholesterol, and any type of food can have saturated or trans fats, which can cause your body to make more cholesterol. But healthy foods that are low in fat can help lower your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.

Here are some cholesterol-lowering diet

tips for healthier eating: • Avoid saturated fats, which are found in founds prepared with hydrogenated vegetable oil, fatty meats, lard, whole milk products, fast food, and butter.

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

• Choose unsaturated fats, which are found in fish, soybean oil, omegaeggs, and walnuts.

• Increase your fruit and vegetable intake.

Try eating an apple or

a handful of grapes as a snack instead of cookies.

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

• Eat at least two servings of fish a week. Choose lean meats and ones with little or no added fat.

Healthy eating can take you a long way in managing your cholesterol.

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

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

Fresh vegetables in hot demand . . . There is always a line up at the weekly farmers market for the fresh produce and baking. It is a great place to meet with your neighbours and catch up on the news in addition to picking up something to tickle your delight. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in forestry sector to help Saskatchewan companies increase market access Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Michelle Rempel, and Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Environment for Forest Management Fred Bradshaw, on behalf of Minister of the Economy Bill Boyd, announced a combined investment of $1.1 million in the Prince Albert Model Forest Association (PAMF).

With the assistance of its delivery partner, FPInnovations, PAMF will provide guidance to Northern Saskatchewan forestry companies, particularly First Nationsand Métis-owned companies, to improve management and business practices, revise their product lines and increase marketing activi-

ties to be ready to enter new international export markets.

Northern Saskatchewan’s forestry companies will also receive customized technical support to produce higher-value products that will result in increased domestic and international sales.

FPInnovations will also provide support to companies to professionally market their products at international tradeshows.

This investment will help build capacity and productivity in the Northern Saskatchewan forestry sector to help companies take advantage of strong export markets.

“Our Government is committed to expanding export markets for Sas-

katchewan and Canadian forestry products,” Rempel said. “This project will help achieve that goal, while strengthening the competitiveness of Saskatchewan businesses, as well as creating long-term employment and economic development opportunities for First Nations and Métis peoples.”

Forestry is a key contributor to this province’s economy and to First Nations and Métis employment and entrepreneurship,” Bradshaw said. “With seven mills now online in Saskatchewan, the time is right for the industry to start diversifying to meet global demand for new forestry products. This investment will help our

northern businesses tap into emerging markets, create jobs and promote sustainable economic growth.”

The Prince Albert Model Forest is all about helping communities build sustainability through programs such as this and as a non-profit partnership association we absolutely depend on external funding to achieve that,” President of the Prince Albert Model For-

est Association Mark Johnston said. “We are pleased that Western Economic Diversification Canada has provided this opportunity for us to work together with FPInnovations and other partners to support this initiative.”

Quick Facts • 23 per cent of Saskatchewan’s land mass is covered by commercial forest.

• Saskatchewan’s forest

sector generates more than $1 billion in sales annually and creates approximately 5,000 direct jobs, in normal market conditions.

• Forestry is Northern Saskatchewan’s second largest economic driver.

First Nations and Métis people comprise over 15 per cent of the workforce – the largest percentage of Aboriginal forestry employees in Canada.

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All aboard . . . These bikes are all set up to carry extra passengers. According to manufacturers sidecars are becoming more popular as it allows you to carry three passengers or as one person commented “they’ll wait for you because you’re carrying the picnic cooler.” (Submitted photo by Shannon Lanigan)

All lined up . . . The bikes were lined up this weekend in the regional park for the annual bike show. There is always a variety for bike enthusiasts to drool over. It’s a great way to meet people that share your interests. (Submitted photo by Shannon Lanigan)

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National sentry program launched at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier As part of Canada’s commemorations marking the centennial of the start of the First World War, the Canadian Armed Forces announced the sentry program at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier honouring Canada’s fallen will be expanded from two months a year to seven months a year and will now include special military anniversaries.

The announcement was made in conjunction with a ceremony at the National War Memorial that saw hundreds in attendance including Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and the standing-to of sentries at their posts.

Sentries have been stationed at the Tomb every July and August since 2007. The new National Sentry program

will run from April 9 to November 10, in addition to marking special military anniversaries.

The program seeks to reinforce public awareness that the Tomb of the Unknown Solder is to be treated with dignity, tribute and respect. · Members of the Canadian Armed Forces will perform sentry duty from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm from April 9 to November 10 every year. In addition, sentries will also be mounted to commemorate other significant military anniversaries in the November to April period. · April 9 marks the start of the Battle of Vimy Ridge during the First World War in which some 100,000 Canadians participated and approximately 11,000 became casualties, nearly 3,600

of these fatal. · Sentries will be drawn from the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the Canadian Special Operations Command. · Special military anniversaries such as D-Day, Battle of the Atlantic, Battle of Britain, Battle of Ypres, and the Battle of Vimy will be recognized with the mounting of sentries from the associated units, ships, squadrons, branches and Corps. · The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is in front of the National War Memorial, which is our most iconic and visible reminder of the service and sacrifice of members of the Canadian Armed Forces. · Due to restorative work on the National

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War Memorial, the first sentry will be posted on August 4 2014, which coincides with the centenary of the start of the First World War. “The National Sentry Program reinforces Canada’s commitment to remember and honour Canada’s military heritage and to remember

the tremendous sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen to ensure peace and security.” - The Honourable Rob Nicholson P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence “By stationing sentries at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier we pay

silent tribute to this nation’s fallen, and show dignity and respect for this important national site. Your Canadian Armed Forces members are honoured to perform this duty, which is a longstanding and proud military tradition.” - General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff

Government of Canada acts to better protect communities and taxpayers in the event of rail accidents New liability and compensation requirements for rail to be established The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, launched a second stage of consultations with a view to strengthen the liability and compensation regime and ensure railways and shippers are held accountable in the event of an incident.

The Government of Canada is enhancing insurance requirements for federally regulated railways and establishing supplementary compensation for incidents involving dangerous goods. Consultations began last winter and this second stage of consultations will involve discussions with key stakeholders to help define specifics of the new regime.

Once finalized, the new regime will ensure that sufficient funds are available to compensate potential victims and pay for clean-up costs in the event of a catastrophic incident. The railway disaster in Lac-Mégantic, and the insurance coverage carried by Montreal, Maine and Atlantic (MM&A) Railway at the time of the accident, highlighted the importance of strengthening the current regime.

• Federally regulated railways includes two large Class I railway companies, the Canadian National Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway, and 18 smaller Class II railway companies, also known as short-line railways.

• Under current legislation, a railway is required to carry adequate third-party liability insurance as a condition for receiving a certificate of fitness which allows it to operate. Whether a railway’s insurance is “adequate” is determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the Railway Third Party Liability Insurance Coverage Regulations.

• The Canadian Transportation Agency held consultations earlier in 2014 to identify improvements to this regulatory framework.

“The new regime will ensure that polluters pay, that those who suffer damages are compensated and that taxpayers do not bear the burden of cost if a serious rail incident should happen. My first priority is safety and the prevention of accidents. However, if an event does occur, we need to ensure we have a robust liability and compensation regime in place to support Canadians and their communities.” - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport

Summer Hours See Sales For Details

2008 Buick Enclave CXL, Mocca Steel, 153,000km, StkT14612A .................................... $19,900 2008 Chev Equinox LT AWD, black, 142,543km, Stk R5079A ....................................... $14,505 2008 Hummer H3Alpha 4x4, Solar Flare, 69,256kkm, StkC1442A .................................. $29,900 2008 Chev Uplander LS, silver, 111,390kkm, StkT14410A.............................................. $ 8,933 2008 Chev Silverado ½ crew, Max Performance, black, 226,051km, StkT14741A ........... $15,400 2008 Chev Cobalt LT coupe, black, 88,354kkm, StkT14638A.........................................

SOLD $ 9,900 2009 GMC ¾ Ext 4x4, 6.0 gas, white, 59,590km, StkT14544B ....................................... $25,412 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GL, blue, 33,603km, StkT14724A .............................................. $17,900 2009 Dodge Journey SXT, blue, FWD, 111,077km, StkT1582A ...................................... $12,375 2010 Chev Silverado ½ ext. LTZ, white, 45,917km, Stk T1461B ........................................$28,900 SOLD 2010 GMC Sierra ¾ crew SLT, 6.6T, silver, 120,427km, StkR5116 ....................................$46,900 2010 Chev Cobalt 2LT Sedan, silver, 85,000km, StkC1435A...............................................$ 9,900 2010 Buick Lacrosse CXL AWD, white diamond, 105,047km, StkT14578A .......................$19,161 2011 Ford F-250 Supuerduty Lariat crew, blue, 62,850kkm, StkT1540A........................ $37,651 2011 Chev Avalance LTZ, silver, 60,994km, StkT14228A ............................................... $31,050 2011 GMC ½ Crew SLT, black, 73,864km, StkT14565A ................................................ $31,900 SOLD 2012 GMC ¾ crew Denali, 6.6T, black, 122,994km, StkT1593A .................................... $48,700 2012 Buick Verano, silver, 33,553 km, StkT14240A ....................................................... $21,900 2012 GMC ½ crew Denali, 6.2, white, 127,186km, StkT14623A .................................... $33,850 2012 Ford F-150 FX4, white, 67,069km, StkT14683A .................................................... $31,320 2013 Chev Silverado ½ crew LT, red, 22,001km, StkC1431A........................................ $31,889 2013 Chev Tahoe LT 4x4, brown, 52,521km, StkR5107 ................................................. $35,369

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

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Motorists reminded to slow to 60 km/hr in work zones Weekly Construction Update With Saskatchewan’s short highway construction season passing the halfway point, the government reminds motorists to always slow to 60 km/hr when they encounter work zones.

Remember to slow to 60 km/hr when you pass

through any of Saskatchewan’s many construction zones this summer and fall – it’s the law, and it could save someone’s life,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said.

“Nothing is more important than ensuring the people undertaking this important work get home

safely to their loved ones at the end of the day.”

When a driver first approaches a highway work zone, they will see an orange sign with a black image of a worker on it and a tab marked “Workers Present,” followed by a black and white 60 km/ hr speed sign. This sign is a regulatory speed

sign indicating the legal maximum speed, so the driver must slow down.

A driver will know they are at the end of a work area when they see an “end of work area” sign followed by a black-andwhite regulatory sign indicating the driver can resume the normal speed.

There are circumstances where a 60 km/hr

speed limit is warranted even if workers are not present, including hazards such as loose gravel or sharp drop-offs at the shoulder.

Drivers can report highway work zone signing problems by calling and leaving a message.

When providing information, provide the location, highway number as well as the time and day.

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

The government has invested a record $4.3 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008.

Days before Today Excerpts from The Independent Compiled by the Biggar Museum and Gallery 100 years ago: 1914 – Great Britain declares war.

70 years ago: 1944 – Sgt. A.J. Ross of Biggar in King’s Bodyguard.

60 years ago: 1954 – Miss M. Wright of Saskatoon appointed agent and chief operator for the Biggar Telephone Exchange. Construction of new motel has started on northwest corner of Main Street and No. 14 highway. Construction is by Mr. A. Kolberg.

45 years ago: 1969 – On August 1, 45 years ago, Evonne Beeson opened Biggar Flower and Gift store. Over 25 homes to be built this fall. Local dry cleaning plant installs new equipment – Pantey Machine, Mr. Davidson, Nu-tone cleaners.

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OBITUARIES

MEMORIALS KISSER, Sophie: In loving memory of our beloved Mom, Grandma and Great-grandma who passed away August 12, 2013.

“No one knows how much we miss you No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered since we lost you Life has never been the same.

In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true There is not a day, dear mother, That we do not think of you.”

Loved and missed forever by your daughter, Glenda; grandchildren, Sonya and Chad and family 32p1

Thelma June Evans October 14, 1938 - July 5, 2014 Thelma is survived by her daughter, Connie; grandson, Ryan (Shardai); granddaughter, Reshall (Tyrel); greatgrandchildren, Sukura, Miguell, Corbin and Ryker.

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CARD OF THANKS Once again Biggar hospitality shone through at the Besse Family Reunion. Thanks to al the family and friends who helped to make this great event a treasured memory.

The Bud Besse Family P.S.… Fire alarms have been tested!

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CARD OF THANKS

COMING EVENTS

A BIG thank you to our Biggar Town workers for the ef¿cient repair of the water break on Quebec that caused water shortage to the senior apartments on August 2nd. It makes us proud of Biggar.

Gord and Rita Besse Meadowlark Apts.

32p1 I would like to thank the Biggar Wildlife Federation for sponsoring me at the SWF Conservation Camp at Candle Lake. It was a great experience.

Jesse Tavanetz 32p1

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22: New Horizons BBQ at Shop Easy Food, Biggar, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Everyone welcome!

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The family of the late Arlene Bartley would like to thank everyone for their visits, phone calls, cards, Æowers, food, kind words and prayers. Special thanks to Deb Broeckel for the amazing eulogy, Pastor Mark Kleiner for ofÅciating, and all the other people, too numerous to mention, for their help to make our day of great sadness a lot easier. We would also like to thank the staff of the Biggar Hospital and Grondin Funeral Services for their care. It is greatly appreciated at this time of sorrow. Bless each and everyone of you. … George and family

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in AUGUST: Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. For more information or pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-948-3731 or 306951-7122.

48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street @ 10:50 a.m. June 29 September 7. Worship will be at 10:50 a.m. There will be no Sunday School sessions for the summer. The church of¿ce number is 306-948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor.

36tfn TUESDAYS - SATURDAYS: Biggar Museum & Gallery Annual Summer Book Sale has begun!, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed at noon.

Hundreds of books, CDs, jigsaw puzzles, games… all at very reasonable prices! The work of Grace Gerein, a Wilkie artist, will also be on show for sale!

27c8 TUESDAYs - SATURDAYs in AUGUST: Bag Sale at the Biggar Museum & Gallery! For the whole month of August, ¿ll a bag of books and leave a donation! Open 9 - 5, Tues - Sat. (closed over the noon hour).

32c4 SUNDAY, AUGUST 10: 7:00 p.m., Leney Cemetery Annual 76th Memorial Service; minister, Joan Brown. Bring your lawn chair and a friend. If weather is bad, it will be held in the United Church.

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INVITATIONS SUNDAY, AUGUST 17: 2 p.m., You are invited to a miscellaneous shower for Michelle Rondeau, bride-elect of Matt Craig, at the Czech Hall. Please bring your favourite recipe.

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AUCTIONS Estate of Molly Lenhardt/ Fairway Confectionary Store Auction. Melville Agri-Park.

August 17, 2014 10am. Decor from the 1950’s. Store plus antiques, collectibles. www. ukrainetzauction.com Karla’s Auction 306-782-0787

TENDER

WANTED

TOWN OF BIGGAR Province of Saskatchewan

SALE BY TENDER The Town of Biggar offers for sale the following property: Legal Description: Civic Address: Lot Size: Zoning:

Lot 36; Block 2; Plan D4770 210 2nd Avenue West 25’ x 140’ R1-Residential

Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender” addressed to the Town of Biggar, Box 489, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Tenders must be postmarked by 12:00 p.m. on August 29, 2014.

There are no warranties offered or implied on the condition of the property. All properties are sold “as is”. The Town of Biggar reserves the right to reject any or all tenders.

All legal and transfer costs shall be the responsibility of the purchaser.

A certiÀed cheque made payable to the Town of Biggar in the amount of 5% of the amount of the tender must accompany the tender. The successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the purchase.

TENDER The Biggar Barracuda Swim Club is hosting the 2015 SwimSask Summer Provincials July 25 & 26, 2015.

We are presently accepting quotes for the catering of our Banquet on July 25, 2015 at the Biggar Community Hall. All interested persons or groups are asked to send a possible menu plan, proposed cost, and contact information to biggarbarracuda@hotmail. com or mail quotes to Biggar Barracuda Swim Club, Box 1333, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0.

The deadline for quotes is Friday, August 22, 2014.

For more information, please contact Denaye McMahon at the email address above or 306-948-2968.

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MISCELLANEOUS Granaries for sale… 3 - 3400 bushel steel grain bins with wooden Àoors @ $3,400 each.

Phone 306-948-2808.

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RURAL WATER TREATMENT. Patented iron ¿lters, softeners, distillers, “Kontinuous Shock” Chlorinator, IronEater. Patented whole house reverse osmosis.

Payment plan. 1-800-BIG-IRON (244-4766); www.BigIronDrilling. com. View our 29 patented & patent pending inventions.

Since 1957.

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

WANTED Require a billet family for a short period until I get settled.

I’m playing senior hockey for Biggar Nationals and working at AGI. Contact jordan--baxter@ hotmail.com, 1-902-322-4988.

31c3 Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 tfn

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

Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393. Pickup available. tfn Four Bourgault Titan II packer arms, 306-948-3474 tfn FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www. dollars4guns.com.

NOTICE This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith.

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

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

CARS & TRUCKS 1964 Ford Fairlane, excellent condition, mileage 67,000 miles.

Price $5,200, negotiable. Call 306-948-2682 30p3

SEED & FEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014

SEED & FEED Square grass hay bales for sale, call 306-948-9186 30tfn Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

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

REAL ESTATE SASK. FARMS & RANCHES SASKATOON: 29 ac. - 21 cult. ac., assess. 9,800, great potential for a building site!

Contact …

Murray Murdoch, Cell: 306-858-8000

HOUSES for SALE Excellent location in Biggar.

Two-bedroom starter/retirement home. Large fenced lot, storage shed, ¿re pit, off-street parking, new fridge, washer, dryer.

Natural gas and electric heat.

Partial basement. For sale or rent to own. Available now. Call 306-948-2027 for more info.

29p3 House for sale in Landis, Sask.

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

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LANE REALTY Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists™

Phone: 306-569-3380 email: lanerealtycorp@ sasktel.net WITH OVER 30 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS! To view full colour feature sheets for all of our CURRENT LISTINGS, visit our Website at:

www.lanerealty.com “KICK ME I’M DOWN” Rent to own 3Bd 1Bth 122 Throne st. Septre

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED backed by 10 year warranty -multi family, single section, motel style homes -Qualify for C.M.H.C. Financing ORDER Your Custom Home NOW for Fall Delivery

780 921 3156 780 974 2881 Great three-unit income property for sale. Upstairs unit is a spacious 3-bedroom unit with kitchen, living room, bathroom and patio doors to deck. Basement suite #1 is a one-bedroom suite with open kitchen/living room; and #2 is a bachelor suite. All very cute with some upgrades. Both basement suites are fully furnished. Shared laundry, new furnace one year ago, newer water heaters, shingles, siding and deck. Great location close to schools. For viewing or more information contact 306-948-7661.

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LAND FOR SALE Acreage for Sale… Hammond Realty Starter ranch near Argo Bush includes 160 acres with 108 acres of tame grass and the balance being native pasture and yard site. Fenced and cross fenced into 4 paddocks.

1,120 sq. ft. 1996 mobile home includes 3 bed, 2 bath, vaulted ceiling, porch, deck, spacious Àoor plan, shows well. Yard includes barns, corrals, bins and sheds. Tremendous value!

Asking $210,000. Call Tim 306948-5052.

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www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

HOUSES FOR RENT Perdue house.

Available immediately, 5 bdrm 1 bath, 5 appliances. New upgrades. $1200 per month. 1 year lease option available. Call 306-2916439 or email acookclan@ gmail.com 32p3 Two and Three-bedroom houses for rent. Close to downtown and school. Fridge and stove included. For viewing call 306948-3674 or 306-948-9517 or 306-948-7022.

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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

LAND for RENT

SERVICES Biggar & District Arts Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/events. Contact Denise at 306-948-2452.

40tfn AUTOMOTIVE SHOP RENTAL! Do your own work, 4-post truck lift with roller jack, 7,000 lbs capacity. Hourly or Daily rates.

Phone 306-948-3670 or 306948-4212 32p3

1st Ave. West, Biggar 948-2700

If YOU are…

• NEW to our communities of Biggar/Landis/Perdue • Have a new baby Call WELCOME WAGON at 306-948-3837

Sheila Itterman We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca Horizontal Directional Drilling and Hydro-Vac Services. Fast, Ef¿cient, Reasonable! Sure Shot HDD Contracting Ltd. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 1-306-933-0170 SURESHOTHDD.COM

BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITY Well established ice business with large clientele and growth potential serving southwest Manitoba, heart of the oil patch.

Phone 204-748-2675 or Box 1181 Virden, Manitoba R0M 2C0

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Town of Biggar, Saskatchewan

TEMPORARY FULL TIME POSITION GENERAL UTILITY - RECREATION Duties consist of general utility work for the Town associated with the operation and maintenance of the community hall and grounds, skating rink and grounds, swimming pool and grounds, maintenance of parks and playgrounds, recreation complex and cemetery plus any other assigned duties.

QualiÀcations should include the capability to operate and maintain an ice plant, Zamboni and ice edger as well as other rink equipment, operating and maintaining community hall equipment, operating and maintaining swimming pool equipment, capable of operating and maintaining utility trucks and any other small equipment such as tractors with front-end loaders, snow blowers, large and small mowers. Skills to perform building and janitorial maintenance, ice making and equipment repairs possess handyman skills.

The applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with co-workers and the general public.

Salary Rate: As per Union Agreement Further information can be obtained about this position from Barb or Amanda at 306-948-3317.

Applications including resume and references can be dropped off at the Town OfÀce, located at 202 - 3rd Avenue West, mailed to, Town of Biggar, P. O. Box 489, BIGGAR, SK, S0K 0M0 or submitted by email to townofÀce@townofbiggar.com no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.

The Town of Biggar wishes to thank all prospective applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Services

Namaskar Yoga Studio Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher Training School

If you are someone who enjoys keeping up with the latest technology, and sharing that knowledge with others, then you should talk to us about our Sales Opportunity.

If you are highly motivated and looking for an interesting career, we can offer you full time hours (Tuesday Saturday), merchandise discounts, free beneÀts (dental, eye care, medical, life insurance), a bonus program, and a friendly working environment.

Please send resume to blc.avu@sasktel.net, or Box 1509, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 or drdop off at Biggar Leisure (AVU), 216 Main St., Biggar, SK

If you are interested in a Teaching Basic Asanas workshop please e-mail namaskaryoga.sk @gmail.com http://www. yogateachercanada. blogspot.com/

Career Opportunity

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Looking for a rewarding career in a growing organization? Do you have an interest in insurance, agriculture, or business? Want to work and play in a progressive rural community?

WANTED secretary that is pro¿cient in Quick Books. Please apply in person with handwritten resume to E-Kay Enterprises Ltd., 101 Turnbull Ave., Biggar or after hours call 306-948-5383 for appointment.

32tfn Hiring Rail Switchmen $22+/ hr, Bene¿ts Included. Must be willing to work outdoors & on any shift. E-mail resume to HR@railserve.biz OR fax to 770-996-6830. Apply online at www.railserve.biz.

Biggar & Landis Insurance Services requires two permanent full-time Motor Licence Issuers/Insurance Brokers for our Biggar and Landis ofÀces. Previous insurance related experience is an asset but not required; however, you must be willing and able to obtain an insurance Licence and complete other required training. Applicants must possess a minimum Grade 12 education, and a positive attitude towards learning and change; must show initiative, work independently, be team-oriented, and enjoy working with the public.

Cash-handling and accounting experience would be an asset.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-5280809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Why work here? We offer a very competitive compensation structure, 8% matched retirement plan, and comprehensive group beneÀts, with a Health Care Spending Allowance. You’d work with a committed team in a challenging, rewarding and fun environment.

You’d work in a progressive, rural community less than one hour from Saskatoon.

Sales rep required to sell print, digital advertising and special promotions. Commission plus base salary, up to 40 hours per week. Car allowance, group health and dental bene¿ts, company pension plan and pro¿t sharing. Weyburn Review, Box 400, Weyburn, Sk S4H 2K4, Phone 306-842-7487 or fax 306-842-0282, Email: dward@ weyburnreview.com.

Interested? Please submit your resume by August 22, 2014 to: Biggar Insurance Services Box 729 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Email: anita.silvernagle@biggarinsurance.ca We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch.

To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the of¿ce. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-8426581. Email: rigmove@telus. net. Mail: H&E Oil¿eld Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

Truck Driver/General Farm Help Required. You will be required to haul grain from the ¿eld and perform general farm help. You will have a 1A drivers license and be mechanically inclined. You will be needed for 3 months to harvest, with the possibility of long-term employment. Your pay will be based on attitude and abilities more so than experience. We are willing to train the right candidate. Call Jason LeBlanc Farms, 306.421.9909, Estevan, SK.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Nominate an outstanding volunteer by October 18

LIVING SKY SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 202 invites applications for the following: Route WLK9 -- Landis South/Southwest to Wilkie • Bus Driver - Permanent, 111 km route, 4.75 hours per day, approximately 17 students, commencing September 2, 2014. Assistance is available for Àrst time costs for those interested in obtaining the “S” endorsement as well as training.

For more information, contact Wanda le Roux, Assistant Transportation Manager at 306-937-7943 or email: wanda.leroux@lskysd.ca.

Salary & beneÀts will be according to the CUPE agreement.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Apply ASAP, online prior to 12:00 noon, Tuesday, August 19, 2014 TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted online.

Online applications may be completed from Job Opportunities at: www.lskysd.ca or by accessing the following link: www.applitrack.com/lskysd/onlineapp 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 20, 2014.

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Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal to Celebrate 20th Anniversary in 2015

Citizens have until October 18 to nominate outstanding individuals for the next round of Saskatchewan Volunteer Medals, which will be presented in 2015 when this provincial honour celebrates its 20th anniversary.

“As we approach the 20th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal, it is remarkable to look back at all who have received our highest volunteer honour and to consider their collective contributions to our province – it is nothing short of staggering,” Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield said. “I encourage everyone to consider nominating a deserving individual this year, to enable us to thank them publicly for their outstanding commitment to the greater good, and to add their name to the list of our most impressive volunteers.”

The medal was established in 1995 and will be presented by the Lieutenant Governor to the recipients this spring in Regina. To date, 165 people have received it.

Any current or former long-term resident of Saskatchewan who is a Canadian citizen is eligible for nomination. Nominations are not accepted posthumously; for sitting members of Parliament, the Legislature and judiciary; or for groups and organizations.

The medal is silver, circular in form and suspended by a V-shaped clasp from a ribbon of green and gold, the provincial colours. It bears the Saskatchewan shield of arms with the Crown and the motto Nos ipsos dedimus (We Gave of Ourselves). Recipients also receive a circular silver lapel pin displaying the Saskatchewan shield of arms superimposed on a “V,” a certificate and are entitled to use the post-nominal letters S.V.M.

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DENTAL

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BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

115 - 1st Avenue West 1 Rosetown, Sask.

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

Phone:306.882.2123 Emergency (after hours) 306.882.2006

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18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

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GAS STATIONS

Perdue 5-Star Service - Under NEW Management Esso Full Service Gas Bar & Restaurant 306-237-4363 Open: Monday-Sunday • 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Holidays: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014

Government launches public consultation on a taxpayer protection and bank recapitalization regime Minister of Finance underscores the importance of ensuring Canada’s financial system remains strong Finance Minister Joe Oliver today launched a public consultation on a key element of the Government’s comprehensive risk management framework for Canada’s domestic systemically important banks. The proposed regime is aimed at ensuring: • that taxpayers are protected from having to bail out a systemically important bank in the highly unlikely event of such an institution running into difficulty; and, • that Canada’s financial system remains strong by clarifying that banks’ shareholders and creditors are responsible for bearing losses, thereby giving them stronger incentives to

monitor the bank’s risktaking activities.

Canada’s banking system has been recognized for six consecutive years as the world’s strongest by the World Economic Forum.

The proposed measures will make the Canadian financial system even more stable and resilient.

They are part of an effort agreed to by Group of 20 (G-20) leaders in response to the recent global financial crisis and have been or will be implemented in other key jurisdictions.

The Government’s comprehensive risk management framework seeks to keep Canada’s financial system strong by reducing the likelihood that an institution would fail. In the highly unlikely event of a bank no longer being viable, the proposed Taxpayer Protection and Bank Recapitalization regime

would help ensure bank shareholders and creditors bear losses, rather than taxpayers.

Once the new measures are in place, it will be possible to increase the capital of a major bank that has failed by quickly converting some of its liabilities (such as bonds sold to investors) into regulatory capital (like common stock).

This conversion would be accompanied by other actions with the aim of making the bank viable and thereby ensuring Canada’s financial system remains strong and stable.

The proposed regime focuses on a specific range of liabilities and excludes deposits.

In addition, insured deposits will continue to be guaranteed by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Quick Facts • G-20 Leaders in

Did you know?

Few things beat a cold beverage on a hot day. When time is of the essence, there are ways to cool down bottled or canned beverages quickly.

Individual bottles can be wrapped in a wet paper towel and stashed in the freezer for a few minutes. However, if you will be having a party and want to get beverages ready for the crowd, create

a salty ice bath. Salt does not actually make water colder, but it will suppress the freezing point of water. That means water can become much colder -- and retain that temperature -- without freezing over to ice. If no salt were added, the coldest the water would reach would be 32 F. By adding salt, water can get as low as -6 F. This

means items submerged in a salty ice bath will get colder much more quickly.

Fill a cooler half-way with ice. Add the beverages until they are covered by ice. Then add water until the ice is submerged.

Mix in table salt or rock salt to suppress the freezing point of the water. After 10 minutes or more, the beverages should be icy cold.

November 2011 endorsed the Financial Stability Board’s Key Attributes of Effective Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions, which included the conversion or write-off of certain liabilities as a means of recapitalizing a failed bank while protecting taxpayers.

• Systemically important banks are banks whose failure could have a detrimental impact on the functioning of the Canadian financial system and economy. On March 26, 2013, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) identified Canada’s six largest banks as being domestic systemically important banks.

“In the highly unlikely event of a bank failure, the new regime will enhance the stability of Canada’s world-class financial system by shifting the burden of recovery and resolution from taxpayers to financial institutions and their shareholders and creditors. It will thereby ensure that market participants clearly understand their obligations and bear the consequences of the risks they take, and that taxpayers are not on the hook to bail them out.”

Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance

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

Feudal Co-op 80th Anniversary Celebration WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 5 - 7 p.m.

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20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

by: Rod Pedersen Voice of the Riders All is good in the ‘hood.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders improved to 3-2 Saturday night with a 38-14 stomping of the expansion Ottawa RedBlacks at TD Place Stadium in the nation’s capital.

After back-to-back double digit losses in Weeks 2 and 3, Canada’s Team has responded with a pair of lopsided victories to keep pace in the tough CFL West Division.

It was a carnival-like

atmosphere in Ottawa Saturday night with a pregame tailgate party hosted by the Roughriders at the adjacent Aberdeen Pavilion and the revelry carried over into the game.

Some Ottawa football types wondered if this Week 6 contest could be a “trap game” for the Riders, one which they may overlook against a rag-tag group and also with a huge divisional game in Winnipeg on the horizon in Week 7.

Nope.

Saskatchewan’s 37-9

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triumph over Toronto the week before was Exhibit A that the Green Machine is back on track. They carried the momentum over into TD Place and led 24-0 after the first quarter.

Quarterback Darian Durant was pretty much mistake-free and the offense had virtually no trouble moving the ball. A 111-yard missed field goal return touchdown by the indefatigable Tristan Jackson in the second quarter was the icing on the cake.

“The guys came out and played fast,” explained Rider head coach Corey Chamblin after the match.

“We adjusted to everything they did quickly. The guys just played fast.

“The defense is starting to understand what it will take to be a good football team. We’ll have to be tougher than we have been in the past and they realize that.”

Tristan Jackson was clearly the best Roughrider on Saturday. In addition to his return touchdown, the Central Arkansas product also contributed an interception and two knockdowns.

“Every guy has a role and when they step into it, they’ve gotta be a star,” Chamblin continued.

“Tristan Jackson’s done a good job of doing that.”

Jackson went down with minor injuries several times during the game but came right back out the next time his number was called.

No doubt he slept well Saturday night.

“I’m just out having fun,” Jackson smiled. “Coach gives me the opportunity to play football and I thank him by giving him everything I got.”

Does he ever!

Not to be overlooked was the play of Rider slotback Chris Getzlaf

who returned after a four game absence with a lower body injury. The Regina product had five catches for 57 yards but his presence seemed to be a calming influence for Durant.

“Let’s be honest - Getz is one of the best receivers in the league,” said Rider wide receiver Rob Bagg who led the team with 123 yards receiving. “He slows down the game for you. He makes it easier for everyone by just being on the field. When we get all five guys together and going, we’re going to be deadly.”

That’s certainly a comforting notion. We can’t get ahead of ourselves but the Roughriders certainly appear to be back to the juggernaut which has made them a threat each and every week over the past number of years.

Now a prairie showdown looms in Winnipeg on Thursday against the 5-1

Blue Bombers who are arguably the CFL’s best team. The Riders are 0-1 against West Division opponents this year and this Week 7 clash certainly represents the biggest test of the season.

Are the Blue Bombers really for real? So far they’ve given us no reason to think otherwise but it’s almost impossible to comprehend their remarkable turnaround from last season’s 3-15 debacle.

But as the Rider Pride song goes, “We’re really rollin’, now we’re on our way” and Thursday’s game has all the makings of a West Division slobber-knocker.

“Feel real good,” concluded Coach Chamblin.”Now it’s time to put this one to bed and move on.”

Bring on the Bombers.

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

Meet the Barracudas (Below): Meghan Nicholls; Age: 14; Why I joined Swim Club: I love to swim and for the exercise; Favourite Stroke: Front Crawl; Things that interest me: Hockey, volleyball and horses.

(Above): Brody Fyson; Age: 9; Why I joined the Swim Club: because Luke joined Swim Club; Favourite Stroke: Front Stroke; Things that interest me: playing with friends, watching T.V., BMX-ing, dirtbiking.

(Above): Kylah Gray; Age: 15; Favourite Stroke: Breast Stroke.

(Left): Morgan Fyson; Age: 6; Why I joined the Swim Club: Because I wanted to meet friends; Favourite Stroke: the one with the flutter board; Things that interest me: dollies, popcorn, cloths, music, sleepovers with grandma.

(Right): Samantha Molberg; Age: 6; Why I joined Swim Club: Because it’s fun; Favourite Stroke: Front Crawl; Things that interest me: I like playing with puppies and riding my bike.