Webpaper 37 by The Biggar Independent

Vol. 105 No. 37

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

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McFarlaneBurton elected to Federation of Canadian Music Festivals Joy McFarlane-Burton, SMFA

member. McFarlane-Burton understands Past-President, was elected as Director to the FCMF Board of the role of the board and the Directors at the 2014 AGM and mission and vision of the FCMF. Conference held August 11 to 13. She is passionate about the work involved in the The announcement festival movement, was made by the empowering and Saskatchewan Music supportive. Festival Association Well-respected (SMFA) President, within the music Karen MacCallum. festival community, McFarlaneMcFarlane-Burton Burton has served brings honesty and as a delegate from integrity to this Saskatchewan to board. Her excellent the FCMF AGM communication and and Conference organization skills annually since 2007. When Saskatchewan Joy McFarlane-Burton as well as many years of experience hosted FCMF AGM/ Conference and National Music as a vocal teacher, adjudicator will Festival in 2009, she was co- only enhance the work required by chair of the volunteer committee. the FCMF Board of Directors. The National Music Festival At the 2009 AGM, McFarlaneBurton became chair of the ad is held under the auspices of hoc committee for the inclusion the Federation of Canadian of musical theatre at the National Music Festivals. A National Festival. The work of this Music Festival has been held in committee enabled the addition of Canada every year since 1972. the Musical Theatre Class at the The Festival provides a showcase for Canada’s finest amateur 2014 National Music Festival. For her many years of service, classical musicians. Its purpose Joy was recognized as a Volunteer is to provide artists with the of the Year for Saskatchewan by opportunity to compete against other elite amateur musicians, to the FCMF in 2013. In 2015, McFarlane-Burton be critiqued by world-renowned will have been involved with the adjudicators, to attend master Biggar and District Music Festival classes and to receive substantial for 50 consecutive years as a scholarships. competitor, teacher, or committee

20 straight months of lowest unemployment rate in Canada Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate has been the lowest in Canada for 20 consecutive months. According to new labour force data released today for August 2014, the unemployment rate was 4.2 per cent (seasonally adjusted). Nationally, the unemployment rate was 7.0 per cent in August. Saskatchewan’s labour force reached 604,100; a historical high in the province. The increase in the unemployment rate can be attributed to strong labour force growth, which saw 6,100 new workers (seasonally adjusted) added to the province’s labour force in August. Full-time employment also increased by 11,600 over August 2013, reaching 489,400; another historical high in the province. “Having the lowest unemployment rate in the country

for 20 consecutive months is exciting,” Minister responsible for Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Jeremy Harrison said. “Our labour market is also growing meaning there are more full-time jobs demonstrating continued strong economic opportunities in Saskatchewan.” Since August 2013, 7,500 new jobs have been created, for a growth rate of 1.3 per cent, the second highest among all provinces. “We continue to see steady progress and positive results, a reﬂection of the hard work of the men, women and businesses in Saskatchewan,” Harrison said. Other highlights: • Employment reached 572,400, an all-time high for the month of August (33 months of consecutive increases).

Threat from the sky . . . A trio of horses graze while the clouds grow dark, September 3. The weather turned cold the following week, with snow falling in neighbouring Alberta. It’s only September, let’s hope the green hangs around a while longer. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) • The unemployment rate for youth (seasonally adjusted) was 8.9 per cent, the lowest among all provinces and well below the national average of 13.4 per cent. • Regina’s unemployment rate (seasonally adjusted) remains the lowest of all major Canadian cities at 3.1 per cent and Saskatoon’s rate was the second lowest at 4.4 per cent. • S t r o n g y e a r- o v e r- y e a r employment growth in the goodsproducing sector was due to strong gains in agriculture (up 4,700), construction (up 4,400), and forestry, ﬁshing, mining, oil and gas (up 1,600).

Vogue . . . A St. Gabriel School student strikes a pose, Monday, captured by a photographer for posterity. Picture day for both schools had many students dressed to impress as the academic year begins. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Score one for the Green and Gold as the Biggar Blazers hit the Àeld versus the visiting Unity Warriors, September 5 for their home opener. An early 1 p.m. start gave the school a chance to Àll the bleachers at the Rec Complex and watch as the Blazers romped to an 82-28 win. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Council Minutes highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held August 19, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Penny McCallum, Eugene Motruk, and Kirk Sherbino. Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $497,345.07, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $89,055.51, be approved. Council resolved that the following financial reports for July 2014 be accepted as presented: Bank Reconciliation; Statement of Financial Activities. Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted for Council’s information and filed: PIWIK - July Web Site Monthly Summary; Flaman - July Report; SaskPower - Smart Meters; MMSW - NonMember Adjustment Factor; West Central Enterprise Reimbursement Region. Council resolved that the Town enter into the amended binding agreement between Saskatchewan Housing Corporation and the Town of Biggar regarding the Rental Construction Incentive. Council resolved that the Town enter into a Service Agreement with BN Steel and Metals to do freon recovery and landfill clean up services for the five year term of 2014-18. Council resolved that

the Town survey the area to the east of Lot 1 Block 76 Plan G187 parallel to the existing alley. Council resolved that the Town accept the return of the cemetery plot located in the north quarter, Block 11 Section 28 from Robert and Ria McGratten for the amount of $403.20 which is the amount they originally paid on July 10, 2009. Council resolved that approval be given to the Biggar Fire Department for three members to attend the Shellbrook/ Prince Albert Training Symposium, October 3-5 at an approximate cost of $3,000 with the cost to be shared with the RM of Biggar. Council resolved that

Hoping to trade up . . . Some gal-pals take in the Integra Tire Show and Shine, probably hoping to trade up to four wheels. The annual event was held

at the Third Avenue Park, and featured over 60 hot rod, rat rod and classic vehicles. (Independent Photo by

the Biggar Nationals be given permission to paint the bottom half of

that the current logos remain intact.

• Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

supper and other treats are purchased. The local Culture Days Committee has secured a grant from Sask Culture to help fund our special guests and raise awareness of culture in our community. We

would also like to thank the Prpick’s for the generous donation of the space for Artisans’ Alley as well as the Biggar and District Credit Union for their support.

Cultivating creativity coming soon to Biggar Culture Days is ramping up in Biggar and we want you to mark Saturday, September 27 on your calendar for an afternoon and evening of sharing our community’s creativity. Biggar Museum and Gallery is highlighting the 100th anniversary of The First World War and 75th anniversary of The Second World War with displays throughout the building. Artisans’ Alley and acoustic performers will be featured in the afternoon at the

old Presbyterian church on Main Street. Craftspeople, artist and artist demos, student kite projects will be on display as well as a wide variety of performers on the main ﬂoor from 1-5 p.m. Biggar and District Arts Council will also have a display, kids’ art activity, and will be selling cultural treats and refreshments. The New Creation Community Players will be doing face painting to add to the fun for your children. Starting at 2 p.m. in

Short Stack Salutation . . . Biggar Central School’s Rayel Martin pours out a pancake as fellow chef Bronwyn Massie looks on, Friday morning. The school held a very successful welcome back pancake feast for students and staff. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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the back of the Majestic Theatre, master storyteller Bonnie Logan will help you unlock memories, tell better jokes and release that inner storyteller trapped in your adult body. If you are too shy to tell stories, then come to listen and enjoy Bonnie’s fun ﬁlled approach to this art. Suitable for all ages. Buskers will be playing at the Main Street Gazebo and some of the local merchants are planning special events as well. Stick around for a Main Street meal with the Biggar Skating Club sponsoring a pulled pork supper and then enter the Majestic Theatre for an evening of Chautauqua entertainment featuring our special guests Bonnie Logan and Sylvia Chave, an East Indian Dance Ensemble, Slam poetry selections from Saskatoon guest Mathias Graupe and others developed earlier in the week from your children at school, Czar Bomba and many others. All of the events are free of charge and open to the public, although we would encourage you to support the museum and Theatre with a silver collection. The

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Letter to the Editor… Dear Editor I have lived during the best time in history but am concerned that things are starting to decline in a big way. What does the future hold for future generations? Three things I have strong opinions about are: U.S. policy and how Harper follows along in lockstep, the policy of demonizing Russia, and environmental degradation. Maybe, in some small way, writing this letter will bring to the attention of someone in power, some thoughts on peace and helping “old Mother Earth”. Regarding the policy of the U.S., I am a former U.S. Citizen and feel so sad and ashamed to see such a great country on a path of interference with the rest of the world. A path that will, in my opinion, lead to their eventual downfall. Their policies are making enemies wherever they invade or disrupt other countries in the name of democracy. So much killing and destruction! They didn’t learn from the past how hard people will ﬁght back when they have nothing more to lose except their lives. Humanity is living on borrowed time, and U.S. policies are largely to blame. The single greatest threat is how corporations are taking over our government and media. Everything is secondary to the almighty dollar! The gap between the common people and the one per cent who rule and run everything is getting wider. Corporations are indifferent to the human misery of which

their fortunes are built! They’ve been able to desensitize their humanity and lack any moral or ethical qualms! Currently the demonizing of Russia in the media is frightening to me, the same old trick of lying to the public so they can sell more weapons of destruction. In my opinion President Putin is trying to stabilize the Ukrainian situation using diplomacy and humanitarian help – completely opposite of the U.S. policy of isolation, threats, deadlines

and confrontational sanctions. Environmental degradation. How can we live in harmony with nature? We keep befouling our planetary home, slowly but steadily making it uninhabitable! Governments have an arrogant disrespect for scientiﬁc and reasoned evidence. Mr. Harper, you should wear a mask the way you’re raping Mother Nature! Water will be the “oil” of the 21st Century, and once it is despoiled by fracking et cetera,

it is gone! Competition for water will lead to future wars, even in the U.S. It is so important to keep water in public ownership! I’m sorry to impress such negative thoughts, but like my hero Edward Snowden, I’d like to make a small difference in the little time I’ve got left. Making what I feel is the truth known is the only way I know how. Here’s to better days ahead! Sincerely, Bob Wiseman Biggar, Sask.

Once all the costs are counted, the Canada Pension Plan isn’t a model of efÀciency by Joel Emes and Philip Cross, Fraser Institute In the recent debate over an expanded Canada Pension Plan (CPP), its low cost was offered as one of the main benefits for larger governmentmanaged pensions. The Ontario government, introducing its own version of the CPP, argues that lower costs helped to justify public pension plans. Not surprisingly, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), which manages the CPP’s investments, burnishes this image of high efficiency and low cost. Every year it publishes its operating expense ratio, narrowly defined as operating expenses relative to assets under management. Last year, these operating expenses totalled $490-million or 0.28% of its average assets. Sounds like quite a bargain. However, the operating expenses cited by the CPPIB cover only a select subset of the total costs involved in running the CPP, according to a new study we co-authored for the Fraser Institute. These total costs

include those related to the CPP’s design and routine operations like collecting contributions and paying beneﬁts that are done on its behalf by the federal government. Some of these functions are analogous to costs incurred by a private annuity fund, notably verifying eligibility and issuing cheques. The total cost of the CPP should also include all its external management fees and the transaction costs of executing its investment strategy. There seems no apparent reason to exclude these costs, especially external management fees which have increased to $959-million last year, except the “customary practice” in the words of the CPPIB of reporting “investment returns net of fees paid.” These costs multiplied after the Board convinced governments starting in 2006 to allow it to pursue a more aggressive investment strategy beyond the traditional stocks and bonds to assets such as infrastructure and real estate. Contracting out in-

vestment strategy consultations may be justifiable but excluding these rising costs from its reported expense ratio is not. After all, designing and executing its investment strategy is the very reason the CPPIB exists.The CPPIB’s first and only loyalty should be to taxpayers, not the “customary practice” of the pension industry. Currently, one needs to consult the Public Accounts and annual reports from both the CPPIB and CPP to get a complete picture of costs and investment returns. It is also worth noting that these costs do not include the compliance costs imposed on employers and self-employed individuals for calculating and remitting their CPP payments. Accounting for all the costs of the CPP is an important exercise, because every dollar spent is one less dollar available for beneficiaries. As well, it helps answer the question of whether government-run pension plans are significantly more efficient than private plans.

Unlike the benign picture of a minuscule expense ratio portrayed by the CPPIB, a fuller accounting of all the costs associated with the CPP paints a different picture. These “all-in” costs are at least four times higher than the narrowly-defined operating expenses ratio touted by the CPPIB. Most of the difference is higher external management fees, which have risen from $25-million to $782million in just six years. Overall, the investment strategy of the CPP now costs twice as much as all its operating expenses. In addition, the cost for the federal government’s collection of all contributions and paying of benefits rose to $586-million last year, also more than its narrowlydefined operating expenses. As a result, the total cost of running the CPP has grown from $0.6-billion to $2.0billion, or from 0.54% of assets to 1.15%, over the last seven years. The CPP is Canada’s largest pension fund. As such, it is in a unique position to set and not just follow industry

standards for transparency in reporting all its expenses. As well, a full accounting of all its costs, including those incurred by the Government of Canada,is necessary. The reporting of all costs should be explicitly made by the CPP in its annual reports and by the CPPIB in theirs. As part of the overhaul of the CPP in 1997, governments agreed to continuously seek ways to reduce the plan’s administrative and operating costs. Given this fundamental directive, it is surprising that the total costs of the CPP are not presented more clearly by both the Government of Canada and the Plan’s Investment Board. Canadians should be informed of the total cost of administering the CPP’s operations and the total costs involved in its investment strategy. Otherwise, the expressed intent to relentlessly search for lower costs will appear to be just another politicallymotivated bromide disappearing into the ether of a self-serving bureaucracy.

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Earth and sky, woods and ﬁelds, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books. John Lubbock It is true that we learn more from Mother Nature than any other avenue of learning whether it be books or essays. It is also true that living on the Prairies you can enjoy the sky in endless ways. It may be during the day as you watch a lightning strike or dark clouds move in for the oncoming thunderstorm or maybe it is just the bright sun. Or at night when you can see the stars on a clear night or the super moon above or catch a glimpse of the

Northern Lights. The Royal Astronomical Society chronicles a list of events sure to stimulate any sky watcher. The goal of this astronomical organization is to bring together amatuer astronomers, educators and professionals -- all enthusiasts to be sure. There have been many events already this year such as a lunar eclipse and meteor showers but if you have missed these don’t despair because there are still lots more to come. For example in September the moon begins its ﬁrst-quarter phase, right by Mars and Saturn and the month began. A full moon is scheduled on the 8th. As for other planets there are happenings for Mercury,

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Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Don’t forget there will be another super moon on the 9th. October promises to be an active month in the skies. On the 8th a total lunar eclipse will be seen in its totality from Saskatchewan to British Columbia. As for the rest of the country various phases will be seen after the moon sets. On Oct. 23 (two weeks after the lunar eclipse) there will be a partial solar eclipse, this time visible from the West coast to parts of Quebec. A note of caution: never look directly at the sun during eclipses as this could seriously damage your eyes. Best to get a pair of solar eclipse glasses. On Oct. 19 there is

a possibility of a near collision of a comet with Mars. You will not be able to actually see this event but there are websites that will be airing it live. It’s unclear yet whether the comet will actually hit Mars or if it will just pass extremely close but NASA has decided to take no chances and is moving its Marsorbiting satellites. Gear up for December. The Geminid meteor shower promises to put on a good show. While it may be cold outside and the weather may not co-operate if you get a chance to see it don’t pass on the opportunity. It will peak December 13 and 14. The RASC will give you a weekly update as to the action in the skies but there is nothing more gratifying than sitting on the deck in the evening or around the campﬁre and just taking a peek up above.

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What is vitamin B12? Vitamins help to keep your body working well. You need vitamin B12 for your blood cells, nerves, and brain. Vitamin B12 is found in some of the foods you eat like meat and milk products. Another name for vitamin B12 is cyanocobalamin. What happens if my vitamin B12 level is low? If your body doesn’t get enough vitamin B12, you may have fewer red blood cells than normal. This can cause you to feel very weak or tired. Having low vitamin B12 can also cause you to feel very sad or be unable to think well. You might also have pain in your hands or feet. What causes my vitamin B12 level to be low? Most people will get enough vitamin B12 from their food. But some people who do not eat meat may not get enough vitamin B12. Other people cannot take in enough vitamin B12 from the foods they eat. This can happen as you get older or if you are taking certain drugs. How can I get more vitamin B12? There are a few ways

to get more vitamin B12. Some people get a vitamin B12 shot every month. But sometimes the shot form of vitamin B12 is not available. If this happens your prescriber may have you take a different type of vitamin B12. Many people can take vitamin B12 by mouth instead of getting a shot. But, you will need to take higher doses than what is in a multivitamin. There are many types of vitamin B12 products

such as tablets or liquids that you swallow or let dissolve under your tongue, ﬁlmstrips, and lozenges. Taking your vitamin B12 by mouth works as well as getting a vitamin B12 shot, and it will cost less too. Also, you won’t need a painful shot each month. How do I choose a vitamin B12 product? Some brands of vitamins may be better than others. Choose a vitamin B12 brand with the “USP Veriﬁed” mark (or

Biggar and District Recreation Board is now accepting:

ICE TIME REQUESTS for Jubilee Stadium Scheduled to open October 14, 2014 Closing March 14, 2015 Regular usage, Tournaments, Special Events, etc. Forms available at Town OfÀce

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Natural Product Number [NPN] in Canada) on the label. These have been tested for good quality. Don’t use vitamin B12 tablets that say “timed-” or “sustained-release” because these may not work as well. How long will I have to take vitamin B12? Check with your prescriber. Most people with low vitamin B12 levels will need to take extra vitamin B12 for the rest of their lives.

Days before Today Excerpts from The Independent Compiled by the Biggar Museum and Gallery 100 years ago: 1914 – W.W. Miller occupies his new store. 98 years ago: 1916 – The War Demon Takes Heavy Toll – Five Pay the Supreme Sacrifice Several Others Wounded: Pte. Norman McIntosh, Pte. George Arbon, Pte. E. Collins, Pte. Normal Paterson. 95 years ago: 1919 – Soldiers boys Returning Home. 78 years ago: 1936 – Veteran’s dedicate memorial gate at cemetery. 75 years ago: 1939 – Great Britain went to war against Germany, Sunday, 25 years and 30 days from the time she entered the conflict of 1914 against the same enemy. 69 years ago: 1945 – Freak snow storm rages over wide area – a foot on the level – three foot deep drifts! (Please, not again in 2014!) 58 years ago: 1956 – Biggar and District Credit Union office hours from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in McCrea Block corner of Third Avenue and Main Street.

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by Bob Mason

The Cure Sometimes Yours Truly (Y.T.) thinks that the stuff he scrawls on these pages, is kind of lame! Especially when he realizes that a lot of things he has done, have all been done many times before! When he mentions some of the childhood cures that his folks administered (a la a spoonful of sugar) he wonders how many young people’s parents sweetened that bitter stuff before they gave it to their children! Mebbe the medical people will have something to say about this, but as a boy, Y.T. always shook an overlygenerous amount of salt on to everything he ate!

This led to folks telling him for years that “salt eaters” die young! The mystery of this belief being that at 95 Y.T. is still waiting around to ﬁnd out! There must be an explanation for this! Mebbe some of us are so stubborn that we can’t help but try to prove that the medical people are wrong, eh? Mebbe for the sake of keeping “peace on earth!” Yours Truly shouldn’t tell about the cut Bud Bruce made on his thumb with his brand-new jackknife! Oh, that knife was pretty sharp alright, but it wasn’t anywhere near as sharp as the yell Bud let out when Aunt Christie ﬁlled the wound

full of salt! Although she had quite a time lying a bandage over it, that cut was healed over by next day! We have antiseptics today that don’t sting as much as salt does, but they cost a lot more and often aren’t available way back of beyond! When we were young, our folks always kept pressing us to “eat up your veggies”. And “veggies” really tasted good! But that was years ago when our garden patch was on ground where Buffalo had “fertilized” it for centuries! When Dad started cleaning his horse stable and spreading the resulting (ahem!) “manure” on the garden, for some reason, much of its produce lost a lot of its attraction ﬂavor! Even at that we still try to get our young people to “eat up your veggies”! Some years ago, word got out that eating the odd clove of garlic was good for your health, and mebbe that is the explanation for the above mentioned salt and longevity question! A bunch of we restless schoolboys were bent on robbing some stuff from

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“Old Pete’s” garden. But all we could ﬁnd growing was a row of onions, which we ate before we realized that they were garlic! When “Old Pete” complained – and we told the young lady teacher that we hadn’t been near his garden – she smelled our collective breaths and had the audacity to make us stay in for having told a few lies! People still don’t believe some of the things Y.T. says! A fellow should mention a few of the standard curse of our time! The folks put a lot of faith in that “cut, scrape, abrasion” cure called “Iodyne”, which we used quite often. That stuff coloured a good Valentine too, when we ran out of red paint! And we musn’t forget “Glaubers Salts” either. The very thought of using them often cured whatever was stopping up our systems! It would be a mistake (at least for an old soldier!) not to recall some of the medical methods we used in the army! The enclosed cartoon, from the book “Herbie” by Bing

Coughlin, explains some of the views the military held. The records tell me that being in the infantry is one of societies unhealthiest places, and the military people went to all kinds of trouble to keep a fellow healthy – well, at least until he got hit again! No matter what the “health gurus” say about “an apple a day keeps the doctor away!”, the military types always stuck to the “handful of rum a day” view (Well, a handful of rum does keep you warmer when you sleep outside!). Some of my military sources tell me that it got so cold back at H.Q. (headquarters) they kept quite a stock of rum just for their medical purposes! So fussy were they about our health, that when Yours Truly went overseas, they lost all his medical records, and the Medical Ofﬁcers (MO’s) of Aldershot vaccinated and inoculated him all over again! Boy did that throw me for a loss! When they X-rayed him they found two large dark spots on his lungs – so they X-rayed again, this time with his dog

tags on his shoulder, instead of hanging down in front! I imagine that when an enemy sniper got him in his sights he thought “I’m not cruel enough to shoot a person who has a face like that!” So, with all this “medical” help, Y.T. got home safely! Back we came to Cod Liver Oil, Cassagra (ugh), Aspirin, the odd round of Exby, and medicare! During the polio epidemic of 1955 when Y.T. was in pretty bad shape the doctors at St. Paul’s (thinking that Y.T. was done for!) put him on morphine for a while. After a while a pretty young nurse informed me that a tall, hot glass of lemonade and two aspirin worked on addiction “every time”. Y.T. choked some down and woke up the next morning! The “faith healing” people will never get away with that again! Mebbe some of that assorted medical knowhow (or my wife’s cooking) are responsible, I dunno. But I’m going to golf out there anyway!

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Report from the Legislature by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (27 August, 2014) Leader Growth

Economic

Saskatchewan continues to be a leader in economic growth with more people, more jobs and higher wages than ever before. Driven by the conﬁdence and continued contributions of our people, this growth is reﬂected in the latest labour force survey by Statistics Canada. Comparing July 2013 to July 2014, there were 10,600 new full-time jobs in Saskatchewan, our youth unemployment rate was the lowest among the provinces at half the national average, and there was noticeable decline in Aboriginal unemployment. Our province’s 3.2 per cent unemployment rate, our lowest since Stats Canada started recording employment data in 1976, was lower than every other province as well as 49 of 50 American states. This is a good indication that our economy is on the right track. There is more work to do, particularly in terms of education and skills training, if we are going to address the labour market challenges that exist in our province. Addressing that particular

need, the Government of Canada and Government of Saskatchewan recently signed two agreements that will help develop the skilled workforce we need going forward. Through The CanadaSaskatchewan Job Grant, Saskatchewan businesses can invest in training to equip workers with the skills they need to prosper in today’s economy. Designed to be ﬂexible enough to meet the needs of all businesses, this will provide employers with up to $10,000 for training costs for an individual worker, including tuition and training materials. Currently, there are more than 14,000 available jobs listed online at saskjobs.ca. The CanadaSaskatchewan Job Grant will work to help our people and businesses with their personal and professional growth while helping our province and, in turn, all Saskatchewan people succeed. You can learn more about the job grant online at economy. gov.sk.ca/job-grant. Under the new Canada–Saskatchewan Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities, the Government of Canada will provide more than $10.8 million per year to Saskatchewan, a contribution that will be

matched by the province. With increased employer involvement and a stronger focus on demonstrating the best possible results, the new agreement will better connect people living with disabilities with the jobs that are available to them. Our government’s growth agenda is focused on a better quality of life for all Saskatchewan people. Our Growth Plan, which sets out our vision for a province of 1.2 million people by 2020, identifies the principles, goals and actions to ensure Saskatchewan is capturing opportunities and meeting the challenges of a growing province. Affordable housing is a key part of this plan. A new agreement with the Government of Canada will help more individuals and families in need access affordable housing. Over the next five years, an additional $91.9 million will be delivered through an extension to the Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) Agreement. The previous $55.14 million IAH agreement (2011-2014) was used to build 631 residential units, repairing another 1,103 across the province. The agreement provides flexibility in deciding

Chautauqua did come to Biggar! by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery Thanks to Rae Chamberlain, and the hours he has spent, and continues to spend, reading all the copies of The Independent and compiling the Historical Timeline books, I was able to realize that Chautauqua did come to Biggar! With the information from the Historical Timeline, I was able to ﬁnd a couple of write ups in the 1919 copy of The Independent on microﬁlm. This was the line up for Chautauqua in Biggar, July 3, 1919: • Stg. Major Carnie, President of Australian War Veterans Assembly, member of the Gallipoli campaign will be doing two lectures; 1). Closet Union of the Dominions of the Empire 2).

What Australia is doing for her returned me. • Craven concert Company, ﬁve people featuring coronets, saxophones, bells, xylophones, violins and singing quartet. • Ng Poon Chew, one of China’s greatest orators and thinkers, subject “China’s Fight for Democracy”. • Moroni Olsen, the great dramatic artist will lecture on “Syrian Life and Customs”. • Serbian Tamburica Orchestra playing the native instruments, singing the native songs on the closing night. All of this would be presented in a tent, set up on Third Avenue. Personally, I think Chautauqua 2014 on September 27 will be a lot more fun, and appeal to the whole family, kids and all!

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how we decide to allocate this investment, according to our local needs and priorities. In part, thanks to investments by the federal government, since 2011, our government has invested $326 million to develop more than 5,600 units and repair more than 24,300 homes. Affordability is the focus of the Saskatchewan Transportation Company’s September Seat Sale. The promotion gives seniors, age 60 and over, the option of riding anywhere STC travels for just $15 one-way. Not only is this a convenient, comfortable and environmentally-friendly way to travel, seniors can save a substantial amount of money. Tickets can be purchased at any STC agency through the month of September. If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.

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Despite the weather, Prairie harvest proving proﬁtable by Calvin Daniels

It was only a few weeks ago much of Eastern Saskatchewan and Western Manitoba was left floating by a deluge of rain at the end of June. It was an event which left home basements flooded, road culverts washed away, and farmers fearing this year’s crop was all but lost. How a few weeks change the perspective? While the 2014 harvest is just beginning the early reports from the cabs of swathers and the still rare combined field, have been that yields are better than

had been anticipated. Now one should temper early reports for a couple of reasons. Firstly, even in a normal year, early seeded crops, which of course translate to earlier harvested, often fare better than average in terms of yields. And in a year like 2014 has been, being better than expected means less, since expectations were low based on the rains of late June. Still, the news is better than we might have anticipated, although there are certainly hundreds of acres of farmland producing no

crop this year based on ﬂooding. However, if the weather cooperates over the next six-weeks, it is likely yields are going to be in the somewhat vague range of average, at least on acres still producing a crop. Coupled with a carryover of 2013 crop in many farmers bins producers will generally have the ability to capture whatever markets and prices are available heading into 2015. Given the situation on July 1, things are much better today, as we head into harvest full swing. The farm sector has also seen cattle prices take a signiﬁcant jump, and even the hog sector, long battered, is seeing a bit better price structure, although that is also tempered when grain prices are good since feed is the major

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production cost. It is not to suggest here that farmers are having a great 2014, but it is another year where proﬁts are more likely than red ink, the level of proﬁt dependent on a

range of factors tied to individual farm cases. Agriculture, at least on the grains and oilseeds side, are seeing some longer term stability in terms of reasonable prices, if not

corporate level returns on investment, and that is a positive for the Canadian Prairies where seeding and harvest remain massive economic generators.

Cool, wet weather continues to delay harvest operations for many producers. Seven per cent of the provincial crop has now been combined, while 28 per cent is swathed or ready to straight-cut. The ﬁve-year average (20092013) for this time of year is 14 per cent combined and 23 per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut. The southwestern region is the furthest advanced, with 17 per cent of the crop combined. Seven per cent is combined in the southeast; six per cent in the west-central region; three per cent in the eastcentral and northeastern regions; and two per cent in the northwest. Across the province, 65

per cent of fall rye, 42 per cent of ﬁeld peas, 32 per cent of winter wheat, 23 per cent of lentils, nine per cent of mustard and two per cent of canola have been combined. Fifty-three per cent of canola and 21 per cent of mustard is swathed. Rainfall in the province ranged from nil to 63 mm in some southern areas. Topsoil moisture conditions on cropland is rated as 24 per cent surplus, 74 per cent adequate and two per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 16 per cent surplus, 80 per cent adequate and four per cent short. Pasture conditions across the province are

rated as 21 per cent excellent, 65 per cent good, 12 per cent fair and two per cent poor. Ninetyseven per cent of livestock producers have indicated that they have adequate supplies of water for their livestock. At this time, crop reporters are indicating that seven per cent of the forage crops did not get cut or baled due to excess moisture and dry-down issues. Hail, heavy rains, ﬂooding and strong winds caused some crop damage this week. Many crops have lodged and there are quality concerns with some pulses and cereals. Farmers are busy with harvest operations and are hoping for improved weather.

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Highway maintenance includes repairing, replacing signs Highway crews are repairing and replacing thousands of signs along provincial highways in 2014-15 as part of the government’s regular maintenance. “Signs are one of the most important safety features we install on the provincial highway system,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said. “They notify drivers of speed limits, control the ﬂow of trafﬁc, and identify curves or other changes

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Saskatchewan residents with the latest details on current projects to help plan safe and efﬁcient travel throughout the summer and fall. To learn more about Saskatchewan work zones, head to highways. gov.sk.ca/workzone/. Additional travel information about emergency road closures, the status of ferries and barges and other road activities can also be found on the Highway Hotline at saskatchewan. ca/live/transportation/ highway-hotline. It’s also available by calling 306787-7623 in Regina, 306933-8333 in Saskatoon, the SaskTel cellular network at *ROAD, and toll-free across Canada at 1-888-335-7623. The government has invested a record $4.3 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008.

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Outta My Mind – St. Gabriel School by Rick Garchinski And so it begins . . . We are in the second week of the school year and things seem to be settling in for both students and staff. It’s a running start, straight into a running routine. Today’s entry is short and sweet, with some sharing of several “back to school” items. St. Gabriel welcomes our new Kindergarten teacher, Miss Christine Quennelle. She is not new to our community – she student taught with Mrs. Johnson at BCS2000 several

springs ago and interned with Mr. Prpick last fall. Welcome Miss Quennelle! Our CSCC welcomed everyone back last Friday with an outdoor movie night behind St. Gabriel School in the courtyard. It was well attended by both parents and students. An ofﬁcial count was not done, but there was close to a hundred guests. Proceeds for the booth are going to a fund that will be used to purchase a popcorn machine for school use. We had a beautiful evening for the show – little wind and a temperature in the high teens for most of the movie. Timing is everything!

St. Gabriel School teachers and administration staff pose for a picture, ready for the 2014-15 academic year. From left: Bonita Elliott, Marie Claudio, Jessica Sunderland, Karen Jiricka, Donna Donahue, Christine Quenelle, Rick Garchinski, Naomi MacIntyre, Laurie-Ann Larochelle, Michelle Beeson, Amy Suter, Alicia Zimmer, Rob Meschishnick. Missing: Dana Derks, Rocky Prpick. Here is hoping the year for students and staff is a productive and rewarding one! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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by Kim Fick We had a great ﬁrst week of school! Students are getting settled in to their classrooms with their teachers, many extra-curricular activities have already been taking place, and the warm end of summer days are upon us . . . wait, what’s with these cold temperatures?! My ﬁngers are crossed that we do not see the snow our neighbours to the west are getting. We welcomed our Pre-Kindergarten students to school starting this past Monday. We are very proud of our PreKindergarten program, which has a maximum of 16 students in both the morning and the afternoon sessions. The Pre-Kindergarten program is focused on learning through play and encouraging kids to “be kids”, take risks, and explore new things. Fun activities are on the schedule each day, and they result in students learning appropriate behaviour, language skills, and literacy skills such as number and letter skills. If you have a three-or-four-year-old that you are interested in making an application to attend the program, please contact the school. While we are currently full, there are often changes

in the enrolment and we consider applications throughout the school year. A big thank you goes to the Student Representative Council for organizing back-to-school activities. It is great to see students taking on leadership roles in our school and community. We are encouraging student leadership more and more throughout our school. Citizens in the 21st Century would require leadership abilities more than in years past, and we are finding ways to nurture the growth of those skills. Our School Leadership Team, which is made up of School Community Council members, teachers, educational assistants, and administrators, met this week to finalize our school’s “Hoshin Kanri” goal. For those that aren’t aware, the Ministry of Education has adopted the Hoshin Kanri model of improvement, and each school in the division is following the format of Hoshin Kanri to create a goal related to school improvement. Stay tuned for more information about the specific improvement goal that is selected as our school focus. That’s all for now, have a great week!

School zone safety the focus for September With kids now back to school around the province, September’s traffic safety spotlight is highlighting school zone safety in Saskatchewan. Police will be watching for traffic violations in and around school zones, including drivers speeding in school zones, failing to stop at stop signs or yield signs, failing to yield for pedestrians, failing to obey crossing guards or failing to obey school bus cross arms and flashing lights. “The combination of the high-traffic area and our most vulnerable road users – children – makes school zones particularly risky,” said Andrew Cartnell, President and CEO of SGI. “Slow down and stay alert to help keep everyone safe.” In 2013, there were 24 collisions in school zones in the province, resulting in nine injuries.

“If you drive even 10 km/h over the posted speed limit in a school zone and you hit a child, you increase the risk of seriously injuring that child by up to 50 per cent,” said Cpl. Doug Green, Forensic Collision Reconstructionist with the RCMP. “And if you’re going 50 km/h in a 30 km/h zone, you might not even have a chance to hit the brakes before you hit them.” That’s why it’s so important to slow down. Speed limits in school zones vary by municipality, but they

will be marked with regulatory reflective signs. In some areas of the province, reduced speeds remain in effect evenings and weekends, not just during regular school hours and some all year long. Check with your local municipal office if you’re unsure of the rules in your community. Penalties for speeding in school zones, under The Traffic Safety Act, include a fine of at least $190 and three demerit points under SGI’s Safe Driver Recognition program.

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by Rod Pedersen, Voice of the Riders I wasn’t in the Rider locker room after Sunday’s 30-24 win Winnipeg, but I heard about it. Our CKRM Rider Radio analyst Carm Carteri does the postgame interviews live on air from the Rider locker room each road game and unlike after the Riders’ 23-17 win in August in Winnipeg when the celebratory mood was Grey Cuplike, Carm reported the mood this time was very sombre. The reason? Although the Riders emerged with a three game season series sweep of their Prairie rivals and won their seventh game in a row for the ﬁrst time since 1970, the victory came with a hefty price.

The face of the franchise, quarterback Darian Durant, left the game midway through the third quarter with an injured right elbow. He laid on the Investors Group Field turf for quite some time before slowly walking to the team’s locker room, his face twisted in agony. He would not emerge for the rest of the game and it was up to backup Tino Sunseri to pilot the team to the victory, which he did. On the ﬂight home Sunday evening, Durant’s eyes were hidden by sunglasses and he was bandaged up pretty much from his shoulder to his wrist and the arm was held in place by a sling. The good news is he was in great spirits, even laughing and joking with his teammates.

That lifted the mood somewhat on the 50minute trip, but it’s going to be Sunseri’s team for the next while. And the messages of support, and disappointment, were immediate from Durant’s Rider comrades. “Your heart just sinks,” said receiver/returner Weston Dressler who returned a punt 75-yards for a touchdown in a 26point second quarter. “You never want to see a guy go down on the ﬁeld, especially a guy like him. He’s our leader. He’s our guy. He’s our man that we follow.” It didn’t stop there. “Not sure about Darian right now,” reported head coach Corey Chamblin after the game. “It’s his throwing arm. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and we’ll rally around him.” You knew the injury was bad when Chamblin came all the way on to the ﬁeld and stood over Durant while he received medical attention. He is the team’s heart and soul, on both sides of the ball. “Darian’s our leader,”

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said cornerback Rod Williams who recorded his ﬁrst interception of the season in the Banjo Bowl. “We feed off him but Tino came in and we have faith in him. Hopefully Darian’s back soon though.” That feeling prevails throughout the organization although, as I said, it’s Tino’s team now and no one knows for how long. “We just came together after Durant went out,” said running back Anthony Allen who raced for 115 yards and a touchdown against the Blue Bombers. “We talked to the defense and told them to get the ball back. They did and

then it was up to Tino. We trust Tino and he did a great job.” And so the wild ride continues. The Riders are 8-2 and in second-place in the West Division, exactly where they were one year ago when they were off to the best start in franchise history. However last year it was a loss in Winnipeg in Week 11 which sent them on a four-game losing streak and threatened to derail that monumental season. But the only other similarity between last season and this one is the long lineup in the team’s medical room. The injuries are mounting at an alarming pace and the team’s resolve is

being put to the test. So far they’ve passed with ﬂying colours and they’re doing it with good old-fashioned “grit”, as Chamblin put it. If there’s a silver-lining it’s that the Riders’ next two opponents are Hamilton and Ottawa, two teams who have a combined three wins in 19 games played. Adversity shows up in a variety of forms at some point over the course of an 18-game schedule. Well, it’s here now. How will the Riders deal with it? We’re about to ﬁnd out. (For daily Rider news, follow Rod on Twitter at @sportscage).

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Peters crowned SBRA Champion Bliss Peters, barely 15-years-old, and her horse Cinderella have had an amazing year! Bliss has been competing in many rodeo associations this year including the Canadian Pro Rodeo Association. Considering the level of competition she has fared pretty well. Most recently Bliss and Cinderella won the

provincial 1D SBRA Championship, she was the best of the best out of 92 girls competing. She won one out of two long go-rounds and won the short go for the overall win. Bliss was also the youth fast time of the competition. She came home with a saddle, two buckles, a coat, money but most importantly

the title, making this Saskatchewan girl very proud! Bliss has also had some success on her backup horse Tee, winning the SBRA District 1 Championship and just this last weekend won the Biggar Barrel Series High Point and 1D Championship.

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AGI GM David Burton talks hockey, his involvement in the Sr. Nats by Debra Austin Hiring employees that also ﬁll a need in the local sporting community is not a totally unheard of practice. We just may not have heard of it happening in recent years. With AGI Envirotank jumping on the bandwagon to assist in the revival of the Nationals Senior Hockey team, I felt it was time to ask David Burton, General Manager of AGI Envirotank, this question, “Why did you and AGI become involved with supporting

hockey in Biggar?” The following is Mr. Burton’s response: “Honestly, as a business owner and community supporter it was embarrassing to me to travel to towns such as Perdue and Asquith with populations of hundreds of people and see the activity level there, while Biggar, with a population of thousands struggles to keep all levels of minor hockey going as well as ﬁgure skating and other recreational activities. Perdue has a Senior Hockey team with a population of 375.

“That’s when I decided I wanted to help. My thoughts were that if AGI needed workers and we were already bringing people in to relocate to Biggar, why not see if some of them were hockey players that could help replenish the numbers for the Senior Hockey club. This would be a beneﬁt to AGI by having other interests for new employees that would help attract and encourage them to settle in the community. It would beneﬁt the town and community with added economic growth

have the requirements to qualify for the team. I’m extremely pleased with the outcome and believe that by taking this initiative, it has not only allowed us to bring senior hockey back to Biggar for the 2014-15 season, but for many years to come. “I would like to thank the community, the Senior Hockey Executive and the Town of Biggar for their support. A successful recreational centre is a highly functional part of the community and support is always needed. I

and it would be good for the development of hockey for the future. “I approached Mayor Ray Sadler and the Town Council with the idea and was pleased to receive a positive reception and encouragement from them and ongoing support over the past several months. “Anyway, we threw some ads in the paper and almost instantly were overwhelmed with applications from all over the country. We hired as many workers as we needed and it worked out that a good percentage

would like to see all other businesses in Biggar supporting this initiative by considering looking at hockey players in their future hiring practices and to rally behind our Nationals Senior Hockey team with their generous support by coming out to our major fundraiser on September 20th.” The posters are up in the community about the Steak Night and dance on September 20. Come on out and mingle with the team, coaching staff and the executive. Until next time – Keep it between the posts!

Government transfers ﬁsheries enhancement responsibilities to Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation

Credit Union staff donate to Theatre . . . Karen Silvernagle hands a cheque for $340, all raised by employees during the Casual for a Cause donation campaign, to the Biggar Majestic Theatre’s Daryl Hasein. Staff pay for the privilege of dressing in a “laid-back” fashion with the cash going to a great cause, in this case, the Biggar Majestic Theatre. (Photo for The Independent by Diane Larouche-Ellard)

Health care and social services jobs continue to slide August’s labour statistics reveal concerning details about the government’s continued cuts to jobs in health care and social services, say the NDP. September 5, Statistics Canada released the results of its August Labour Force Survey, which showed there are 5,200 fewer jobs in the category of health care and social services, compared to one year earlier. Statistics Canada has now reported significant year-over-year losses in the health care and social services sector for the past three months. “This government has been busy spending untold millions on American contracts and flying in Japanese senseis for its costly Lean pet project instead of investing in common-sense front-line care, as problems with shortstaffing, inadequate conditions and long waiting times persist in hospitals, health centres and seniors care homes throughout the province,” said NDP deputy leader Trent Wotherspoon. “Families with sick or hurt loved ones are continuing to suffer because they can’t get the treatment and care they need and deserve, so this trend we’re seeing of cuts to health care jobs is a very concerning one.” Cuts to front-line social services jobs are also a major concern for the NDP. Wotherspoon noted the government has been failing to ensure enough staff

are on-hand to properly protect our province’s most vulnerable children – a concern that has been shared by the Children’s Advocate. “It’s absolutely unacceptable for this government to overlook understaffing issues that exist in social services, especially when it’s a detriment to vulnerable and at-risk children,” said Wotherspoon. The Labour Force Survey also showed off-reserve First Nations employment is down 600 jobs and Metis employment is down 1,200 jobs. Other sectors that lost jobs over the last year include: manufacturing (-1,000); transportation and warehousing (-1,700); business, building and other support services (-3,900); information, culture and recreation (-2,200); and other services (-1,700). The private sector as a whole has lost 5,900 jobs over the last year. “The people of Saskatchewan are doing their part to drive the economy, but we’re hearing more and more that the government isn’t holding up its end of the bargain,” said Wotherspoon. “The rising cost of living is hitting the bottom line of many families, and they are finding it harder to access the basics in important services like health care. It’s time for this government to ditch its costly and misguided pet projects and finally start focusing on the things that really matter.”

A trust agreement signed between the Ministry of Environment and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) marks the transfer of the 100 year-old provincial fish hatchery to the SWF. The agreement includes the transfer of staff and fisheries programming through the Fish and Wildlife Development Fund (FWDF). The fish enhancement component of the FWDF was established in 1984 to ensure the sustainability of Saskatchewan’s fish resource with a primary focus on habitat management and population enhancement. “The transfer will facilitate a stronger industry-led partnership within the Fish and Wildlife Development Fund by assigning responsibility of program delivery and administration duties to the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation,” Environment Minister Scott Moe said. “We see

this as a positive step for fisheries habitat enhancement and the fish stocking programs.” Day-to-day operations will be transferred over the next several months. Program oversight, policy development and fish stocking plans will remain the responsibility of the ministry. Ownership of the fish culture station and required equipment purchased by the FWDF will remain the property of the Crown, although operational use will be transferred to the SWF. As part of the trust agreement, a Capital Reserve Fund will be created to provide for future upgrades to the fish hatchery and for other fisheries enhancement developments. “The SWF is very excited to take on this new role in the enhancement of Saskatchewan’s fisheries resources,” SWF President David Pezderic said. “This new program delivery model will provide the

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OBITUARIES

graduation. During his heroic and determined battle with cancer, he continued to teach until seven weeks ago, and wanted to teach this fall. When asked why, he would say, “That’s what I am, and that’s what I do”. He also found great enjoyment in producing and directing musicals in Biggar, in his elaborate Christmas displays and exotic ¿shponds, in woodworking, in ¿shing, in working on his 1963 Meteors and on stereo equipment, all of which he did with great passion. The family wishes to thank Dr. Anton Muller of Biggar; Dr. N. Iqbal, Jacqueline Van-Gemeren and staff at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre; and the St. Paul’s Palliative Care Unit for their compassionate care. The Vigil of Prayer was held on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 7 p.m., and the Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, August 20 at 11 a.m. from St. Gabriel the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Biggar. Donations may be made to the music program at Biggar Central School 2000, P. O. Box 1148, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Arrangements are entrusted to Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar (Bob Clothier, Director, 306-9482669), “Our family serving your family since 1963”. 37gfsc1

to a luncheon hosted by Muriel Martin in the Legion Hall. Burial Service was held Tuesday, September 9, at the Plenty Cemetery in Plenty, Sask. with Reverend Helena Houldcrost of¿ciating. Following the burial, family and friends were invited to a luncheon hosted by the Ruthhilda United Church Women and the community of Ruthhilda at the Elks Hall in Ruthhilda, Sask. Memorial tributes may be directed to the ALS Society of Canada, 3000 Steeles Avenue East, Suite 200, Markham, ON, L3R 4T9; or to a charity of the donor’s choice. MacLean’s Funeral Home of Oyen, Alberta in care of arrangements, 403-664-3767. 37c1

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OBITUARIES Douglas Charles Schmeiser October 15, 1958 August 15, 2014 It is with great sorrow that the family of Doug Schmeiser announces his untimely passing from cancer on August 15, 2014 at St. Paul’s Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Saskatoon, Sask. Doug leaves behind to mourn, his wife, Phyllis; his daughter, Stephanie; his mother, Ellen Schmeiser; his father and step-mother, Douglas A. Schmeiser and Irene Ositis-Schmeiser; his sister, Mary Ellen (Darcy) Stann; his brothers, Robert (Donna), James (Vivian), and Gary (Janet); his sister, Peggy (Katrina); brother-in-law, Peter Semchyshen; sisters-in-law, Mary Osatchuk, and Rose Anne (Jonathan) Gibson; numerous nephews and nieces; and cousins. Doug was born and grew up in Saskatoon, Sask. He attended Holy Cross High School, St. Thomas More College (1980); and the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan, graduating in 1982. During his student days, he was a talented actor and musician, playing the piano in various bars and bands. He married Phyllis Semchyshen in 1980, and they made their home in Biggar, Sask. He was especially close to their daughter, Stephanie, born in 1990, and he took great pride in her academic and musical accomplishments. Doug was a dedicated teacher at the Biggar High School for 34 years. He constantly challenged his students to be original and independent thinkers. He particularly enjoyed directing the band program, and teaching English and History. He was devoted to his students, and took them on international trips, and camping. He remembered all of them, and followed their careers after

Wayne Douglas Lawrence Hardman April 10, 1981 — September 2, 2014 Wayne Douglas Lawrence Hardman was born in Biggar, Saskatchewan on April 10, 1981. He passed away on September 2, 2014. Left to mourn Wayne’s passing are his wife, Leann and their treasured dog, Lucky; parents, John and Susan; sister, Nicky (Rob) Chester; brothers, Mike Hardman and Devon Lovenuk, father and motherin-law, Morris and Mary Ellen Lee; brother-in-law, Leon Lee (Melissa); sister-in-law, Jody Foot (Shawn Gallant); nieces and nephews, Darius, Michelle, Aryssa, Keagan, Malcolm and Taya; grandparents, Lawrence Hardman, Vivian Scobie, and Delma Foot; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Wayne was predeceased by his Grandma Richards (2000), Grandpa Richards, (2011), and Terry Mackrell (1998). Funeral Service was held Monday, September 8, at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Oyen, Alta. with Reverend Helena Houldcrost of¿ciating. Organist was Marvel Jorgenson, and Ralph Jorgenson as song leader. A tribute was given by Terry Arnold. Pallbearers were Cory Shipman, Devon Lovenuk, George Shipman, Devin Wiens, Richard Taylor, and James Walker. Honourary Pallbearers were Wayne’s friends, and fellow workers of Canpulse Foods and Eagle Creek Pork Producers who cared and shared in his life. Following the funeral service, family and friends were invited

COMING EVENTS

SUNDAYS in SEPTEMBER: Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 10:30 a.m. Potluck lunch after church on the 28th. Everyone is welcome. For more information or pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-948-3731 or 306-951-7122. 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. Worship Service at 10:50 a.m.; Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. The church of¿ce number is 306-948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor. 36tfn Starting TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2: The Biggar Museum and Gallery will be resuming winter hours: MondayFriday 1 - 5 p.m. 35c3 SEPTEMBER 5-23: Biggar Arts Council and the Biggar Museum will be presenting a new art exhibition in the Credit Union Gallery in the museum; “Surreal Saskatchewan”, artists from all over Saskatchewan presenting an alternative vision of life on the prairies. 35c3 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27: Biggar will be participating in the national celebration of Culture Days. Craftspeople, artists interested in showcasing their work in Artisans Alley at the former Presbyterian Church on Main Street are asked to call Cindy Hoppe to reserve space by September 15 at 306-948-7147. Performers interested in sharing their music in the church or as buskers are asked to contact Peggy L’Hoir at 306-948-5231 by September 15/2014. 34c6 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: St. Gabriel’s Fall Supper from 5-7 p.m., Biggar Community Hall. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; Adults $15; 6-12 years $8; Under 5 FREE. Take out orders $15 call 306-948-2954 or 306-948-3880 by 10:30 a.m. September 28. 36c4 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “The Midnight Roses”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/Seniors, $25 (advance, $20); students, 13 and older, $15; children, 12 and under, $5. Advance and Season tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306948-2452. 35c6 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19: Perdue United Church Fowl Supper, Perdue Community Complex. Doors open 4:30 p.m.; supper 5 p.m. Adults $12; 6-12 $6; preschoolers, Free. 36c3

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9: Landis Library Annual Craft Sale fundraiser, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; tables, $10 each. Soup and sandwich lunch; silent auction; ¿sh pond, half and half, and more. 37p1

INVITATIONS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: Bridal shower for Kimberley Guran, 2 - 4 p.m. at the New Horizons in Biggar. Please bring your favourite recipe and sign it. Kim is marrying Michael Bartsch on November 1, 2014 in Denzil. 36p3

AUCTIONS Estate of Sharon Black. Crystal Lake, SK. September 21, 2014 10am. Antique furniture, glassware, collectibles, paintings, household. www. ukrainetzauction.com Karla’s Auction 306-782-0787

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 Live Entertainment! Season Tickets on sale for the 36th Biggar and District Arts Council Concert Series, 2014-2015. Oct. 2 Midnight Roses, Nov. 8 FungChiu Piano Duo, Jan. 11 Robert Post, comedy; Feb. 19, Royal Wood; Mar. 28, Pear; Apr. 10, Jimmy Rankin; May 2, Memory Lane. Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Adult $110; Student, $80 (13 & older); Senior, $105 (65+); Family (2 adults, 2 dependent children), $220. When you buy a Season Ticket it is like getting 3 shows free. “Bringing the World to Biggar”. 35c4

TENDER 2014/15 & 2015/16

Snow Removal TENDERS Prairie Spirit School Division #206 invites local contractors to tender for snow removal at all our facilities for a two-year term starting October 2014. Tender documents are available on our website at www. spiritsd.ca/tenders, at our School Services Building at 523 Langley Avenue, Warman Sask., or by fax or email upon request at 306-683-2874.

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WANTED Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393. Pickup available. tfn FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www. dollars4guns.com.

REAL ESTATE BIG VALLEY ACRES A totally secluded, 41 acre, Incomparable, One-of-a-kind Property overlooking A 1600 Acre Bird Sanctuary and A 552 Acre Nature Preserve only 25 minutes from Regina. It has a large barn with 2 box stalls, 3 tie stalls, an outdoor riding arena, 2 corrals and a 2,400 sq. ft. 4 bedroom house.

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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 35p3

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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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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

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101 REGISTERED SALES SO FAR IN 2014! 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:

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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. 25tfn

FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 206 1/4’s South - 75 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North East - 4 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 51 1/4’s West - 4 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

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

HOUSES for SALE

1st Ave. West, Biggar 948-2700

HOUSES for SALE BEST CANADIAN BUILT HOME BY MODULINE! BEST PRICE! Personalized Service 1520 sq. ft. Temora $99,900 1216 sq. ft. Oasis/Villa $79,900 960 sq. ft. Tuscan $69,900 ~ Call Stan ~ 306-496-7538 1-888-699-9280 www. affordablehomesales.ca Yorkton Weekend calls Order Now for Fall Delivery

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. 38/13tfn Canadian Built Manufactured Homes New 16, 20, & 22 Wide Moduline & SRI Homes for Immediate Delivery Chumary Homes White City (Moduline) 1-855-352-6279 Chumary Homes Estevan (SRI) 1-877378-7744

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

FOR RENT Charter/ Sherwood Apartments 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satellite systems, laundry facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwashers, air conditioning, parking with plug-ins. For more information call: Karen/Kevin • 948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar The Biggar Museum rents the Credit Union Gallery for meetings, luncheons, workshops et cetera. Call for bookings, very reasonable rates and more information, 306-948-3451. 35c3

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SERVICES Biggar & District Arts Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/events. Contact Denise at 306-948-2452. 40tfn

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 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 EXPERIENCE is an asset - We offer FREE recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or Call Toll-Free: 1-855-286-0306. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have workat-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/ MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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 www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are currently looking for

Working in our Ray’s Transport Fleet, these drivers will be hauling grain, fertilizer & livestock feed throughout Sask, Manitoba and Alberta. This position offers a very busy, year-round employment opportunity! All applicants must have a valid Class 1A license with a clean driver abstract and have at least 1 years driving experience with past Super B grain/ fertilizer, being a definite asset. If you are interested in these opportunitities, you can contact Eddy at 306-651-4837 email HR@qlinetrucking.com or visit our website at qlinetrucking.com for more information.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Cargill Limited - PRAIRIE MALT Prairie Malt is currently recruiting a candidate for a Temporary Barley Technologist position, from September 2014 to March 2015. The successful applicant must have experience in grain quality evaluation and laboratory testing procedures. A Degree or a Diploma in a Chemistry Science Àeld or a minimum of two years experience in a laboratory environment is preferred. Excellent computer skills are required. The position will entail performing routine lab quality assurance procedures, to monitor the quality of incoming barley. Prairie Malt is a progressive company, providing excellent compensation and beneÀt packages for its employees. Applications/Resumes may be submitted in conÀdence to:

Cargill Ltd - Prairie Malt P.O. Box 1150 BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0 Fax 306-948-5035 ATTN: QC Manager Phone calls will not be accepted. Acknowledgements will be made only to those candidate under consideration. Deadline for Submission: September 12, 2014

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Prep the yard for winter weather

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 smal mowers. Skill: to perform building and janitorial maintenance, ice making and equipment repairs, possess handyman skills.

As quickly as autumn weather arrives it seems to move aside for the blustery, cold days of winter. Winter can catch a person off guard and the seasons are now less predictable than ever before. It’s never too early to begin preparing your yard and outdoor living spaces for winter. Homeowners may be sad to bid farewell to the furniture and accessories of the fair-weather season, but time is of the essence when prepping for impending ice and snow. * Clean patio furniture. Give cushions and structures a thorough cleaning and allow to dry completely. Cleaning items before storing them for the winter saves time and energy next year when it’s time once again to set up the yard for recreation. If anything is damaged beyond repair, discard it and look for replacements during end-of-season sales when savings can be had. * Move things indoors. The more items you can store in a safe and secure location the better. Load the garage, basement or storage shed with outdoor gear. Leaving items exposes them to the elements, and such exposure can cause rust, wear and damage. Flower pots and lawn ornaments also can blow around in winter wind or collapse under the weight of the snow, so collect these items and store them for the winter. Take out patio umbrellas and put them in the shed. If something is too large to move indoors, such as a barbecue or a pool ﬁlter, cover it with a durable tarp and secure it with rope. * Cover delicate trees. Depending on where you live, certain fruit trees, including ﬁg trees, may need to be covered for the winter. Covering protects them from subfreezing temperatures and helps ensure they will rebound in the spring. Tropical plants should be moved indoors where they can thrive in a heated home. Do not rip out chrysanthemum plants. Contrary to popular belief, these are not annuals. They will rebloom year after year if allowed to do so.

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

* Remove water collectors. Bring in or cover anything that may accumulate water, such as bird baths or kids’ toys. Water expands when frozen, and that means water trapped in any ceramic, glass or even plastic vessel can expand and cause the container to crack.

Salary Rate: As per Union Agreement

* Clean up leaves and debris. Piles of leaves not only can suffocate a lawn and cause discoloration, but also can be attractive homes for rodents and insects looking for a warm place to spend their winters. Keep your yard neat and clean to discourage wildlife from taking up residence near your home.

Further information can be obtained about this position from Barb or Amanda at (306) 948-3317. Applications including resume and references can be droppd off at the Town OfÀce, located at 202 3rd Avenue West; mailed to Town of Biggar, P.O. Box 489, BIGGAR, Saskatchewan S0K 0M0 or submitted by email to townofÀce@townofbiggar,com no later than 12 p.m. noon on Tuesday, September 16, 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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* Cover vegetable and flower beds. Invest in some burlap to lay down over planting beds. This helps to keep the ground from freezing over and minimize weeds for next season. * Care for outdoor ponds. If you have a pond on your property, remove any weeds around it and fish out any leaves from the water. Leaves will decay in the water and build up ammonia levels that can harm fish. If the pond is small, cover it for the winter. Also, start cutting back on feeding outdoor fish. These aquatic animals’ bodies begin to prepare for winter by slowing down metabolism. Continuing to feed them can harm the fish when the temperature drops. * Wrap up pool season. It’s wise to close the pool and cover it before leaves start to drop. Otherwise you will have a hard time of keeping the water clean. * Plant spring bulbs now. Now is a good time to plan where you want to put spring bulbs. Once you have mapped things out, get the bulbs in the ground. Bulbs are relatively inexpensive and will provide that first punch of color when winter finally skips town.

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M & N REPAIR 701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar Open Monday-Friday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

KRF Auto Centre 100% handwash Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George

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227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

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

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

Cell: 306-221-6888

Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

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

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Helping you Help yourself

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

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Specializing in Exclusive Seasonal Personal Training Sessions! …for weight loss, body sculpting, strength training.

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EAVESTROUGH

Weight Loss Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

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* Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certiﬁcates available

DENTAL

ACCOUNTING

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

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

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask. Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg. Hours… Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

OPTOMETRISTS

Where you can feel right at home!

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

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

Garry A. Faye Chartered Accountant Notary Public

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

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

Derek Argue

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

Box 323, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

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is a full service law ofﬁce that practices…

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Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

LEGAL SERVICES

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

Perdue Massage & Acupuncture Clinic

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

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

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

Pamela Eaton Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

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

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Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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

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“We’ll getcha covered”

Contact us for all your insurance and Ànancial services 306-948-3926 …located in the Professional Building 223 Main St., Biggar

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

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MONARCH MEATS

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

222 Main St. Biggar

1-866-664-5227

Rebel Landscaping 306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky

• sides of Beef available

SEED CLEANING

Saskatoon - Biggar Oﬃce DUANE NEUFELDT 403 Main St., Biggar

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

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Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

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McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

Phone: 306-948-5678

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING

A Sign of Qualilty!

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning Call: Bill: Dale:

306-948-5052 Cell 306-948-7995

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

SERVICES

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The Country Clipper • All Breed Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory) • Natural health care for pets • Massage “Acupressure”

For appointments and inquiries, call

306-948-2091 Mon. - Thurs., 7 a.m. - 5 pm. 2 mi. N. on Hwy #4, 2-½ mi. E. on Golf Course Rd.

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

• Snow Removal • Fences •…and Laser Engraving • Promotional products much more (mugs, mousepad, etc)

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

• Wood, metal, plastic signs • Vehicle & window graphics • Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs

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

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Custom Embroidery Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire

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306-948-5052 Cell 306-948-4478 HammondRealty.ca Dave Molberg BSA

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer

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• trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating OfÀce …

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.

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

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306-658-4474, Landis AGRICULTURE

306-948-5455 THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth Box 736, Biggar

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Chef Dez on cooking

Rosemary Maple Bacon Jam . . . Yes, I said Bacon Jam! Many people sing the praises of bacon, and I am no different. What happens however, when you take that wonderfully complex ﬂavour and turn it into jam? True bliss. Recently I featured my recipe for Rosemary Maple Bacon Jam at a local fair and the popularity of this recipe was overwhelming . . . so I decided to share it with you. The best tip I can give you is to use premium bacon from a butcher for best results. This is not a recipe for your “run of the mill” grocery store brand. Don’t get me wrong, you can still do it with regular bacon, but the results are much better with premium bacon. Also, this recipe is not a place for dried rosemary. Fresh rosemary full of wonderful essential oils is the way to go. Oh, and one last note on the ingredients, please use pure maple syrup and not regular pancake syrup. Somebody asked me “what do you put bacon jam on?” I replied “Everything!” Seriously though this is awesome on crackers with goat cheese, pizzas, bruscetta, sandwiches, and almost anywhere you would like a sweet and savoury concoction. Enjoy! You can thank me later . . .

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Rosemary Maple Bacon Jam “The perfect topping for almost any appetizers you may be thinking of offering to your guests, like bruscetta, cheese and crackers, canapés, et cetera. My favourite is paired with soft unripened goat cheese (chevre) as the creamy tanginess is the perfect match for this sweet complex concoction.” 1 pound bacon slices, cut into 1/4 inch pieces. 2 medium onions, quartered and sliced thin. 6 to 8 garlic cloves, chopped. 1 cup black coffee. 2/3 cup packed brown sugar. 1/2 cup maple syrup. 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar. 1 tbsp ﬁnely chopped fresh rosemary. 1.) Add the bacon pieces to a large heavy bottomed pan or dutch oven. Turn the heat to medium/high and cook the bacon until almost crisp (browned and cooked, but not crisp), reducing the heat to medium as it starts to turn brown, stirring occasionally, approximately 20 minutes. Remove the cooked bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels to drain. 2.) Remove all but one tablespoon of the bacon fat from the pan. Turn the heat to medium and stir in the onions to the tablespoon of bacon fat followed by the garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until this onion/ garlic mixture is softened and slightly browned, approximately ﬁve to seven minutes. 3.) Add the coffee, brown sugar, maple syrup, vinegar, rosemary, and reserved bacon. Stir to combine and increase the heat to medium/high to bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium/low and

simmer uncovered for approximately 90 minutes until the mixture is syrupy and has a jam like texture. 4.) Transfer this mixture to a food processor and pulse a few times until the consistency/texture is what you desire. Will last up to three weeks in your refrigerator. Makes approximately two cups. Send your food/cooking questions to dez@chefdez. com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4. Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor and Cookbook Author. Visit him at chefdez.com.

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Healthy habits to lower your cancer risk Certain types of cancer are more likely to strike certain types of people than others. For example, while men can be diagnosed with breast cancer, women are far more likely to develop the disease. But just because a person’s risk of developing cancer is low, that does not make that person immune from the disease. As a result, it’s important that men and women take steps to lower their cancer risk. One of the more effective ways to lower your risk for cancer is to ensure your lifestyle choices are as healthy as possible. Choosing habits that beneﬁt your short- and long-term health can reduce your risk for cancer and a host of additional ailments. • Maintain a healthy weight. According to the American Cancer Society, men and women who are overweight or obese are at a greater risk of several types of cancer, including cancer of the esophagus, pancreas, colon and rectum, breast,

kidney, and thyroid. The National Cancer Institute deﬁnes obesity as someone with a body mass index, or BMI, of 30 or above, while someone with a BMI# between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. Maintaining a healthy weight or shedding excess weight if you are already at an elevated risk for cancer can lower your risk for cancer and other potentially debilitating diseases, including diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke. • Quit smoking. Smokers might be surprised to learn that tobacco use, according to the ACS, is responsible for nearly 20 percent of all deaths in the United States. That might have something to do with tobacco’s role in causing more than a dozen types of cancer and its link to heart disease, emphysema and stroke. But smoking can even harm nonsmokers unfortunate enough to spend time in the vicinity of smokers. Such nonsmokers take in nicotine and thousands of additional

chemicals, including carbon monoxide and cadmium, a chemical element used in batteries, when people smoke near them. In addition, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke were 25 percent more likely to have coronary heart disease compared to nonsmokers not exposed to smoke. Secondhand smoke is especially harmful to children, as kids whose parents smoke around them get bronchitis and pneumonia more often than kids whose parents abstain from smoking in their presence. • Exercise regularly. The NCI notes that there is strong evidence that physical activity is associated with reduced risk of certain cancers, including cancers of the breast and colon. More than 60 studies published in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia have indicated that physically active women have a lower risk of developing

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breast cancer than inactive women, with some active women reducing their risk by as much as 80 percent. Studies conducted around the world have produced similar ﬁndings with regard to colon cancer. Research has consistently indicated that adults who increase their physical activity, be it in intensity, duration or frequency, can reduce their risk of developing colon cancer by 30 to 40 percent relative to adults who are sedentary. The ACS suggests adults include at least 150 minutes of

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moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous activity in their weekly routines, though many studies have found that 30 to 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day is the most effective way to reduce cancer risk signiﬁcantly. • Reduce alcohol consumption. While many adults may be quick to point out the beneﬁts that a glass of wine can have with regard to a person’s risk of heart disease or stroke, the National Toxicology Program of the U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services as recently as 2011 listed the consumption of alcoholic beverages as a known human carcinogen. Alcohol consumption is a major risk factor for various types of cancers, including head and neck cancers, esophageal cancer, liver cancer, and breast cancer. Adults who continue to consume alcohol should do so in moderation, which the ACS deﬁnes as no more than two drinks per day for men and no more than one drink per day for women.

New Horizons Activities by Karen Itterman Monday Kaiser scores for August 18 were Geoff Cooke, Reg Turner and Bill Fisher tied for second and third place and Wilfred Bender and Ken Pearce tied for fourth. HGS was Clarence Bender and Wilfred Bender. Aug 25 – ﬁrst place Reg Turner, Agnes Watson, Pat Turner, Helen Kanz. HSG was Reg Turner, Pat Turner, and Joanne Kral. Sept. 1 – Reg Turner, Tillie Zimmer, Marie Roesch, Joyce Colbert. HSG Joyce Colbert and Ken Pearce. Bingo was played on Aug. 28 with 13 in attendance. Barb Swyryda and Raeann Gidluck split the half-

n-half game and Doris Gartner won the blackout. Don Swyryda was the caller, June Hoppe gave out the prizes, Marie Roesch worked the floor and Willa McIlwain provided the lunch. Kaiser was played on Aug. 15 with four people in attendance. Geoff Cooke was the host and also provided the lunch. First place went to Marie Roesch and second place to Gord Besse. Card party was held on Aug. 29 with eight people in attendance. Kaiser winners: first Pat Turner, second Mildred Henne; Cribbage winners: first Marie Roesch, second Gord Besse. Ann Muc was the host and the cookie leftover from the

barbecue provided a wonderful snack. Cribbage was played on Sept. 5 with six people in attendance. First place Joanne Kral, second Mildred Henne, third Donna Fines. Joanne Kral was the host and also provided the lunch. Our September birthday potluck was held on Sept. 8 with 34 people in attendance. The cake was provided by Elsie Jean Dyck, the MC for the event was Josie Kerr with Agnes Small working the half-n-half table. The entertainment was provided by Merle Massie who gave a very informative presentation on freighting in the area north of Prince Albert.

As luck would have it, “Punch a Bear” was revealed just in time to slip into this week’s issue. Fight effects have been green’s method of removal as of late, and I can’t say I’m complaining. The great thing with ﬁght effects is that they let you Plan A harder, especially given that Green’s Plan A is usually “have lots of big creatures and throw them at people”. The fact that it’s Ferocious trigger gives your (like already large) creature a buff on both ends, lets you double down right before a swing, clearing out potential blockers, and if your ﬁghting creature has trample, you have even more power to crash over your opponent’s creatures with. That “Punch a Bear” ended up being called “Savage Punch” is just icing on the cake, and being at Common, don’t be surprised if you see a

lot of this art in limited formats. And remember, while a creature without Flying or Reach can’t block a

creature with Flying, they can Fight one. Get ready to punch some enchanted Ornithopters out of the sky.

(Image from magicspoiler.com/khans-tarkir)