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Privacy breach being addressed in Heartland An alleged privacy breach in Heartland Health Region is under full investigation, region officials said last week.

Season at an end . . . Biggar Central School Junior Blazer QB Tyrus Thomson runs the ball against the visiting Outlook Blues, Thursday. The two teams wrapped the season by playing the juniors in the first half, holding to a 12-all score. Blues won the game

The breach, which was reported in August, included an audit of the Picture Archiving and Communication System

(PACS).

The audit revealed that health information for 883 patients was viewed inappropriately by an

in the final seconds, final play of the fourth, 40-34.

Check out biggarindependent.ca this Friday under our ‘Photo Galleries’ section for more pictures of the game.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

employee.

The information viewed included radiology images and reports stored on PACS. PACS is a complete system of medical imaging records (reports and digital images) for health care providers to use when providing health care to clients. The personal health information collected

by PACS includes name, address, phone number, date of birth, health services number as well as information about the type of diagnostic imaging exam, clinical results, and the physician’s name.

As a result of the situation, Heartland is following corrective actions: • A letter has been sent to all affected clients explaining the breach and the region’s follow-up actions.

• Disciplinary action has been taken against the employee.

• The Office of the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner has been informed of the breach and will receive a copy of the region’s investigation report.

• eHealth Saskatchewan (the agency responsible

New progress report for elementary students in Prairie Spirit This fall, Prairie Spirit students in Grades 1 through 5 will take home a new progress report to share with their parents.

The report will be used for all students in the school division, providing a consistent reporting format in all Prairie Spirit schools.

“We are very pleased to introduce our new Student Progress Report,” said Lori Jeschke, Learning Superintendent.

“The report reflects the importance of student self-assessment and goal setting along with meaningful feedback from teachers.”

Jeschke added that the content in the progress report will not necessarily be a big change for parents and students, but it will be presented in a new format.

This progress report is curriculum-referenced and details student progress towards the Big Ideas and Outcomes found in

the Ministry of Education curriculum. The division’s elementary progress report is consistent with provincial assessment practices to inform students and parents about student progress.

In the “Academic Profile” section of the report, teachers will use one of the following five descriptors to provide feedback to students: • Meeting (M) – independently demonstrates a complete understanding of the curriculum; • Approaching (AP) – demonstrates a basic understanding of the curriculum with occasional support; • Beginning (BE) – demonstrates a partial understanding of the curriculum with frequent support; • Missing Evidence (ME) – missing, incomplete, or unacceptable work; • NT – not reported at this time.

Te a c h e r s a l s o h a v e the option of reporting “extending beyond the curriculum expectations” in the comments section under each subject area.

In previous years, schools have used a number or a letter scale, for example, to report student progress.

“With our new progress report, we are using consistent reporting practices that improve student learning,” said Jeschke. “The progress report is one of several important tools in our meaningful communication with students and parents.”

In the Prairie Spirit progress report, students assess themselves and set personal goals for their future achievement.

The report also includes a “Learning Behaviour Profile,” which speaks to the student’s personal qualities. These personal qualities, such as a lifelong learner, engaged citizen, sense of self and community

as well as work habits have always been a part of progress reports in the past and this information is now integrated into the report on the front page.

The progress report was created by Prairie Spirit teachers and piloted in

four schools during the 2 0 1 2 / 1 3 s c h o o l y e a r.

Teachers, students and parents in the pilot schools were invited to provide their feedback about the progress report through a focus group and through parent surveys.

f o r PA C S ) a n d t h e Saskatchewan Ministry of Health have been notified.

• Review of current staff education with regard to increased awareness around confidentiality and privacy.

• Development of improved processes and the ability to monitor and audit the PACS program.

Heartland offered their apologies for the situation, adding that they consider the protection of personal health information a “matter of the utmost importance and we are confident that the steps underway will reduce the risk of such an incident occurring in the future,” a statement said, Friday.

Accident claims life near Kinley At 9:18 a.m. on October 17, Biggar RCMP responded to single vehicle rollover on a gravel road 8 kilometres north of Kinley.

A 21-year-old female who was not wearing her seatbelt was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene. An 18 month old toddler was removed from the vehicle unharmed. The toddler was transported by EMS to Royal University Hospital as a precaution.

An RCMP Collision Analyst is on scene. Road conditions at the time of the accident were good.

The name of the deceased is not being released at the request of the family.

Fall Glory . . . Mother Nature is getting us ready for the monochrome’s of winter by splashing us with colour. Soon the snow will fly, and the moaning complaint of CKOM’s Murray Wood will echo across the province until spring (Independent Photo

by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013

Great Plains College LPN students were in the lab at Biggar Hospital, Friday, learning all the skills that will make them the frontline health care workers of the very near future. The course has impressive credentials, and is increasing in popularity, keeping the Biggar campus a busy educational facility. The students were dressed in their working blues as Great Plains documented the day for promotional material.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Lizzy Hoyt performs November 1 The second show in the Biggar and District Arts Council performance season plays at the Majestic Theatre, November 1.

Lizzy Hoyt is an awardwinning Canadian vocalist and songwriter who also happens to rank among the top Celtic instrumentalists in the country. With the voice of an angel, Lizzy delivers music and stories with soaring melodies rooted in Celtic and folk traditions.

Her music has been recognized on both the national and international level.

She won “Best Female Artist” at the eighth International Acoustic Music Awards (a contest that saw over 11 000 applicants), was a Canadian Folk Music Award Nominee for “Traditional Singer of the Year” and has been named a finalist in both the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the USA Songwriting Competition. In addition

by Rod Pedersen, Voice of the Riders This is going to be a fun week!

The Saskatchewan Roughriders (11-5) visit the Calgary Stampeders (13-3) this Saturday in a massive CFL West Division collision. However as tempting as it is to

to these, Lizzy was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013 by the Governor General of Canada for her outstanding contribution to commemorating Canadian veterans and history through music.

Lizzy’s album “Home” was produced by Junoaward winner Jeremiah McDade and has received glowing praise from a number of media outlets, with emphasis given to Hoyt’s burgeoning songwriting talent. The album’s interesting acoustic arrangements are delivered by some of Canada’s top folk musicians. It is currently receiving support from radio stations across the country.

Lizzy’s gift as a vocalist is highlighted in each of her performances as she sings with lyricism, gentleness, passion and musicality. Her original Canadian-inspired songs tell stories of home, war, immigration, and love. Traditional Celtic material is brought jump into all the fun a Rider road trip to Calgary (Riderville2) brings, we first have to go back and examine last week’s 35-14 home victory over B.C. It’s hard not to look ahead when you can see the finish line, and the Riders’ long-standing goal of finishing in firstplace in the CFL West this year, but the team did a great job of narrowing their focus down to last Saturday’s meeting with the Lions in Regina.

And simply put, had they not beaten B.C., t h e r e would be no shot at first a n y w a y.

The Riders got off to a slow start, giving the ball away twice and falling down 7-0 to quarterback

Jammin’ the afternoon away . . .

Gary Donahue toots away at the Biggar New Horizons Jam Session, Wednesday.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Lizzy Hoyt (Submitted Photo) to life with freshness while maintaining the musical and historical integrity of the songs.

And throughout all this, she will dazzle you with

her talents as a multiinstrumentalist on fiddle, guitar, mandolin, harp and step-dance. With a captivating stage presence that draws

you in, and a special ability to connect and engage audiences, it is no wonder that Lizzy Hoyt has a reputation as a first-rate performer.

Lizzy Hoyt plays at the Majestic Theatre, Friday, November 1. Tickets are still available at de Moissac Jewellers.

Thomas DeMarco’s Lions in the opening quarter. However eight Lions give-aways (including four DeMarco interceptions) virtually handed the game over to Saskatchewan.

Sorry, but it’s true.

With the eventual victory the Roughriders clinched homefield in the Western Semi-final and it represents their first home playoff game since 2010. It came as a massive sense of relief for the team.

“Ohhh man it was a great night!” smiled Rider defensive end John Chick, who had a sack and a forced fumble in the win. “Just a lotta excitement there. We knew coming in the crowd was going to be into it and holy cow! It played the part so it was great.”

Roughrider head coach Corey Chamblin even allowed himself to pause and reflect on the accomplishment. Eleven wins represent a three-win improvement from last year, Chamblin’s rookie campaign on the sidelines, and a home playoff game is a benchmark for any football club.

“Hosting a playoff game is a positive,” said a grateful Chamblin after the game. “Being in my second year, rebuilding this team, I thank God and Brendan Taman for

giving me the tools to build a team.”

God’s in on this? I might have known.

So now with at least second-place in their back pocket the Green and White turn their attention to Calgary this week and McMahon Stadium where they lost 42-27 in Week 7 (Saskatchewan beat Calgary 36-21 in their only other meeting in Week 2 in Regina).

A sell-out? That’s a virtual certainty since the Rider Nation plans to occupy McMahon Stadium this weekend and help spur their team on to top spot. However we all know it’s unlikely. Even if the Riders pull this one out, they’d have to hope for a B.C. win over the Stampeders in the final game of the regular season and that’s highly unlikely.

Still there’s reason for hope and heaven only knows what’s in store for this football club in a season which has had more twists and turns than a roller coaster.

“Oh my gosh,” Chick reflected. “The way we’ve grown from that lull we had. Coach talked about that this week. We were on that roll, then had that lull, and now that spark’s back. We know what we have in that locker room and we know

what we have between all these guys.”

And how can I end this column without mentioning the simmering rivalry between Kory Sheets and Jon Cornish, the Saskatchewan and Calgary running backs respectively?

Cornish goes into Saturday’s game 134 yards ahead of Sheets for the league

rushing title with only two games left. I asked Kory on the post game show how excited he is to go head-to-head with Cornish Saturday night.

“Who?” Sheets questioned. “Who?” Game on.

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

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013

EU agreement could relieve labour shortage situation A new trade deal with the European Union was announced recently and of course, this is either a very good deal for Canada or the end of life as we know depending on which side of the fence you sit on.

First, no one deal is going to be absolutely perfect but for consumers this could be a very good trade pact. The whole premise is that Canadian consumers will be able to buy cheaper goods from countries overseas. This is very welcome news for those who like to buy cheese, wine, linens, clothes, shoes -- just a whole range of products.

Saskatchewan’s premier has already said this is a deal that is good for our province. It is expected that the other provincial jurisdictions will also come on board.

There are other aspects to the trade deal that do not deal with goods and one of them is the lifting of restrictions on temporary foreign workers.

For some parts of our country this is not a significant part of the deal but for Western Canada where there is a labour shortage this is huge.

So huge, in fact, that there are talks now being held on whether or not this portion of the deal could be fast tracked before the agreement is official.

For example, one French company operating in Alberta would like to fly in qualified personnel for their facilities in that province. Keep in mind these workers will be here on a temporary basis and are already working for the company in France. As Saskatchewan grows this will also be the case here. There are some companies that need workers now and with continued growth that is expected the labour market could get even tighter.

As the world moves to a global work force this could be an effective way to ensure businesses will be able to continue to grow and expand.

Something that is good for our province.

After all, the more taxpayers the better.

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lion over 10 years toward a signature program called Grow Up Great, focused on early education. They then deployed their regional exThere is a danger in viewing corporate responsibility as an obligation rather than an opportunity ecutives toward advocacy for

by Joni Avram, Troy Media taxes - Isn’t that enough? In ity (CSR) strategy, or want to professor Lester Salomon, early education funding and columnist a 2010 Compas poll, a mere re-evaluate the one you have, fostering a process of par- policy changes at the state Distributed by Troy Media, 35 per cent of corporate ex- here are a few questions to ticipatory community invest- level. www.troymedia.com ment (rather than paternalecutives said that companies keep in mind: According to the authors In every part of the world, should support charities Where are there op- istic or philanthropic giving) of Do More Than Give, this there is pressure on compa- but only if their giving was portunities for shared is sometimes the only way a initiative, along with other nies to be socially responsible. consistent with corporate value?Corporate commu- company can gain the social development strategies, apIn addition to making a profit, objectives and employees’ nity investment plays a role license to operate, particular- pears to have helped PNC you’re expected to demon- desires. And, according to in stakeholder relations and ly in areas where mistrust of maintain a strong position strate how you’re protecting Giving USA, 2011 donations employee engagement, but it companies is common. Rath- through the recession of 2008. the environment, safeguard- by corporations and their can also be a business devel- er than being self-serving, A narrower focus allows you ing the health and safety of foundations represented just opment tool. The most strate- this type of bottom line focus to measure and communipeople, and helping to sustain five per cent of total giving. gic companies invest in proj- has the potential to increase cate impact, strengthen your the communities in which Perhaps the gap between ects that create both positive your level of engagement corporate brand, and enyou operate. According to a public expectation and cor- social outcomes and an eco- and impact. hance the confidence, trust, 2007 survey by the Econo- porate execution is due to nomic return. For instance, Where are there oppor- and commitment of stakemist Intelligence Unit, global the lack of clarity about the Walmart supports farmers in tunities to focus? Many holders. business executives are re- business value behind com- developing countries, teach- companies take a grassroots, Where are there opsponding to this pressure in munity investment. Viewing ing them new growing meth- employee-driven approach to portunities to amplify increasing numbers, describ- corporate responsibility as ods and supporting their giving. Others identify specif- giving? Many companies ing the issue as “a growing an obligation rather than an farm infrastructure. In turn, ic categories of giving related engage employees in volpriority.” opportunity, most companies these farmers become sup- to operations - such as safety unteer opportunities in the Still, you may be among still default to the tried and pliers to Walmart locally. Are or education. It may be nec- community, helping with those who remain uncon- true: unfocused programs there similar opportunities essary to maintain a portion painting projects or special vinced. After all, don’t social intended to increase visibil- within your operating com- of giving through a portfolio events. But rather than deefforts distract from the task ity, attract talent, and man- munities? What if you were approach, but a best practice voting a single day toward at hand: generating profits age reputations rather than to work with these commu- among leading companies volunteering, you could find and maximizing shareholder those that improve society nities to identify needs and is to focus giving behind a ways to connect employee value? Businesses employ and generate a return. skills with the needs of variways to best generate mutual single cause. vast numbers of people and If you haven’t got a Cor- wealth?

PNC Financial Services ous non-profits throughout pay a considerable share of porate Social ResponsibilAccording to Johns Hopkins group invested $100 mil- the year. By deploying skilled P.H.

The case for corporate community investment

workers into non-profit organizations, you can help these agencies improve their capacity and achieve greater outcomes, as well as provide employees with hands-on experiences that build their own skills and sense of significance. Likewise, if you’re a company with a large network of suppliers, find ways to engage those networks to participate in your community investment strategies.

By doing so, you will amplify your impact and create even greater benefits for your communities.

For the skeptics that remain, creating a stronger approach to CSR may seem more nice than necessary.

But if your company is interested in demonstrating leadership, building valuable, mutually beneficial relationships, and finding new opportunities to grow, establishing a strategic CSR program is very good business.

Troy Media columnist Joni Avram, founder of Cause & Effect Marketing, has helped generate millions for philanthropic initiatives. She will be writing regularly on philanthropic issues.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013

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More students enrolled in Saskatchewan schools “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”

L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables Anne Shirley isn’t the only one who enjoys the colours of the fall season.

They are so vivid -- the reds and yellows. Yes, the leaves are falling off the trees and the flowers have finished blooming which is a bit disappointing. But, there are lots of flowers that choose to bloom only at this time of year and they are absolutely gorgeous.

Okay so the pools have closed and the days are shorter and cooler but there are still lots of warm days to be had, the lineups are shorter and tourist spots are less busy. You can still spend time outdoors fulfilling your passion whether it be golfing or fishing or gardening. Hunters come out of the woodwork at this time of year.

While the layman’s term for this time of year is fall or autumn a more scientific term is the autumn equinox and does not officially start until September 22. At this time the sun is directly in line with the Earth’s celestial equator. Also, on this day the hours of daylight and nighttime are exactly the same at about 12 hours each. This phenomenon will occur again in March when the spring equinox comes around.

There are other signs of fall. For example this is the time which signals “aurora borealis season”.

Commonly called the Northern Lights this is a great time for those who like to stargaze. NASA says that’s because “geomagnetic storms”

happen more frequently due to the longer and cooler nights which results in dazzling light shows.

The full moon during autumn has its own special name -- the Harvest Moon. This is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox.

Before modern day technology farmers took advantage of the extra hours of light to complete the harvest (which is why it is dubbed the Harvest Moon).

One often asked question is “why is the sky blue?” but how about posing the question “why fall leaves fade?” For those who study plant sciences they will know all about photosynthesis and the part it plays in helping leaves capture sunlight. In the fall, the temperatures are chilly and daylight hours are shorter causing plants to

produce less chlorophyll which causes the green to fade and other pigments surface namely the oranges, and yellows, and reds.

Trees also start to prepare for the winter by storing up sap in their systems. It’s a bit like animals who are preparing for a winter of hibernation. Nature is telling them to stock up food for fuel to be used for fuel during the upcoming winter months.

Some people feel melancholy at this time of year -- mourning the loss of summer and yet not looking forward to the grey skies of winter. Although, on the Prairies the skies are often full of sun (even though the temps may be cool).

For many, like the Green Gables orphan, fall and all it brings is a favourite time of year.

The number of students enrolled in Saskatchewan schools this year is 170,582, up 1.27 per cent from last year with an increase of 2,140 students overall.

“The growth our province is experiencing is exciting and is also resulting in more students enrolling in Saskatchewan schools,” Education Minister Don Morgan said, Friday. “It’s creating new opportunities for us as we look for ways to meet the very real demands in our high growth communities for spaces to accommodate this growing number of students.”

This year’s enrolments follow similar trends as compared to recent years, with some school divisions experiencing growth and others managing a declining student population. Of the 28 school divisions in the province, 17 school divisions saw increases in student enrolments, one stayed the same

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and 10 have reported decreases.

“In the last provincial budget, we announced changes to how we fund school divisions to ensure that the funding they receive is responsive to increasing numbers of students,” Morgan said.

“Operating funding for our schools now reflects the needs of a growing population, and the feedback we have received so far has been positive.”

Kindergarten to Grade 12 provincial student enrolment is captured every year on September

30. These provincial enrolment figures are a head count of actively enrolled students with base enrolment status in Saskatchewan school divisions. It also includes students who are over the age of 22, home-based, homebound and nonSaskatchewan residents attending Saskatchewan schools.

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by Bob Mason

The Empirist It bothers me a bit, when I find myself writing this philosophy related stuff again. But then, it also bothers me a bit when it’s time to fill out those not-sowell-explained tax forms again!

And (at least to me anyway) the following few “un-business like” words are an improvement over the jargon that is used on most of our T4A(P) forms!

Yours Truly was visiting with a local doctor the other day when he pointed out that a good laugh at a coffee row joke is more beneficial to a persons health than 40 pushups at the local gym!

I’m not up on all that physical-pushup stuff, but I wonder what the

medical people have to say about that worried look we all wear at tax time!

I suppose that if most of us had a choice, we would forget about the tax deadline and lean a little on the philosophy bit . . . so here goes!

Much as a lot of this stuff may sound just like the complaints of a bitter old man, so do some pages of the books written by Messrs.

Neitzsche, Montaigne and Descartes (and besides that, Mason is a lot easier to spell!).

Times keep changing though, and like all old timers, Y.T. is a bit worried about that. Yet, as far as I can see most of the contemporary (some word, eh?) types around are more worried about

their income tax.

Mebbe he worries about things like that because he doesn’t laugh enough, eh?

But if people changed (10 toes and all that!) as much as times do, there would be nothing left of us but a couple of fingers to push buttons and move mice around with!

They tell me that the technically-oriented, kinetic-minded type are investigating using our brains in order to make connections. In which case mebbe we won’t even have fingers in our future -- mebbe we won’t even have any brains, because all our knowledge will be stored in Wikipedias, Blackberries, iPods and computers, which already seem to know more facts than Y.T. does!

Incidentally, if anyone wants a ditch dug, a man who has his own shovel can be found at Perdue (Road Allowance).

Because our greatgrandfathers swung a scythe and cradle back and forth every harvest day, and because our grandfathers pitched bundles and did all sorts

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of manual things (also every day), they must have been in great shape!

Mebbe that is how come there are so many of this generation around, eh?

Whereas, a while back, a young farmer was showing me a closed circuit T.V. attachment that fit on his new combine. Heck, nowadays it saves a lot of wear and tear on his neck; by not looking around to check the return elevator!

And with GPS (Global Positioning Systems) a modern farmer doesn’t even have to know where the “Back Forty” is!

It used to be that people came out West, worked like slaves for 40 years, and finally retired and went back to the “Old Country” for a visit, once in a lifetime!

Not anymore! As soon as the first snow flies, a huge amount of those “once in a lifetime” people -- now known as “Snowbirds” -- hit for the southern downs of Mexico and the Caribbean or fly off to Hawaii or the Mediterranean.

Not only that, but they keep phoning back to see how much snow we have, eh? But the world’s outlook on things continue to change anyway!

All the above list of written thoughts, sounds a lot like an old guy complaining about the passing of his time.

And mebbe to some, it is! But thank Heavens, there are some things that haven’t changed!

The thoughtfulness and compassion that is part of all of us, is still here!

Then there is the Golden

Rule, which most of us observe!

Back in our Boy Scout days of some years ago, we always thought that doing a good deed every day was the way to go.

I’m glad to say a lot of us still think that way.

But Y.T. was reading a pessimistic column the other day where a special “expert” claimed the recipient of a good deed often kicked you in the stomach as soon as your back was turned!

Sometimes, way back then when “wheels” became a sign of your social standing, one of these experts proclaimed that if you picked up a person walking down the highway, you stood a great chance of them putting a pistol to your head.

Some more griping and complaining from an old guy!

On the same hot July day that the Governor General of Canada shook his hand and told him what a great guy he was, Y.T. -- in his woolen Battledress yet was walking down the highway on the way home, when 50 cars went zooming by him and never even slowed down!

He kept thinking about a verse by Kipling: Oh it’s Tommy this and Tommy that and Tommy stand aside But its room for Mr. Atkins when the trophies on the tide!

And not only once! Y.T. walked 30 miles from Battleford before one of his acquaintances picked him up!

As the almighty dollar

becomes more attractive, we are losing that sociability stuff all the time!

As a matter-of-fact, men who think like this are called “That Crazy Old Guy from up the road!” The world of “shrink” doesn’t seem to include people who grow their own potatoes, and do their own thing!

According to the above mentioned philosophy folks, Empirism is a theory that all knowledge comes from experience, and if that is true all of us are qualified to be philosophers, eh?

Who is a great guy?

Mr. Neitzsche, who died before any of his theories were printed, the person reading The Independent, or a fellow writing this little thesis on things (mebbe the description is not so good, but the alliteration is okay, eh)?

After scribbling the above column and trying to state the case of our outlook, the whole line of thought boils down to this: We are all Empirists!

There is not a person in the countryside who hasn’t had “experience”.

Even a chiseler, who doesn’t spend all his time carving statues!

So, when some big shot comes around and says that they are the Chief Executive Officer of some big corporation, tell him that you are also an “Empirist”, and when they ask what an Empirist is, tell them that an Empirist is a person who does something!

Even homesteading, eh?

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013

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Report from the Legislature Giving thanks for a good crop

Many used the recent Thanksgiving holiday as a time to gather and reflect on the many things for which we are thankful.

In this province, there is plenty and a bountiful harvest is one such example. Despite a late spring and lots of moisture, the majority of Saskatchewan farmers are now finished in the field and, in most cases, are reporting a great growing season. Statistics Canada has estimated this year’s crop is one of the biggest ever while producers suggest the 2013 crop exceeded expectations with average to above-average yields.

Accounting for over onethird of the province’s total exports, agriculture continues to be an integral part of our economy that works not only to feed us, but others around the world.

Full-time jobs hit new heights in September Saskatchewan’s economy is diversifying, and is a national leader in growth, attracting newcomers and investment.

Statistics Canada recently released further data supporting that.

Over the past year, more than 80 per cent of the new jobs created in Saskatchewan were fulltime positions and, in total, there were a record

555,500 people working in September. At 4.3 per cent, Saskatchewan also managed to maintain the lowest unemployment rate in Canada for the ninth consecutive month.

With more jobs, more people and more economic activity, working people in Saskatchewan now have more stability, security and a better quality of life than ever before.

Investing in trades and technology Growth - and the new revenue it generates gives our government the ability to meet the challenges that come with it.

One such area is trades and technology.

As our economy grows, so too does the need for skilled workers. To that end, our government recently announced $10 million in support of the new Trades and Technology Centre in Yorkton.

This institution will not only increase the number of graduates in many highly-skilled areas that are in demand but will also make it possible for Yorkton-area students to learn closer to home.

Our government is also matching a $150,000 scholarship donation by the Yorkton Tribal Council to help provide local First Nations youth with scholarship dollars over the next five years. One of our priorities is to help find new opportunities

and to remove barriers to our Aboriginal young people so they can receive post-secondary training and education.

Fall Sitting starting soon After catching up with constituents and attending many exciting events around the province, your S a s k a t ch e wa n Pa r t y MLAs are about to return to the provincial legislature for the Fall Sitting of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly.

Overall, in terms of priorities, we’re hearing that you’re pleased with the direction the province is taking but also that there is more work to be done as it relates to highways and seniors care. Through consultation, we have also heard that we need to maintain economic strength and the growth of our province in order to invest in the services that you need and deserve.

Keeping with Saskatchewan’s Plan for Growth, your input has helped us to chart our government’s course for the upcoming legislative session and beyond.

Together, we can use the benefits of growth to improve the quality of life for everyone in our province.

If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.

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Diamond Lodge News Another week has come and gone here in our lovely country of Canada.

We really have a lot to be thankful for this year.

Weather has been doing good and harvest is near the end. Monday was Thanksgiving so there was no Recreation Staff on but there was a lot of visitors in the building to see the residents.

Tuesday was current events and in the after-

noon we played Bean Bag Toss.

Wednesday was Men’s Coffee group. We talked about things happening in the community and enjoyed fudge. The afternoon brought us curling. Everyone enjoys trying to compete against each other. Everyone is getting good at it, we might have to do a tournament sometime.

Thursday was exercises and bingo. Friday

was our Barbecue Club.

One more of these left for the season and then we will move on to Breakfast Club. Sing along was on in the afternoon and then some residents helped make piñatas for an upcoming activity.

Saturday was spa time and the Associated Gospel Church came and did church.

Well that is us for this week. Have a good day.

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World Food Day passes with little fuss

by Calvin Daniels

If there is one thing the world has far too many of, it’s days being proclaimed to mark everything from Veteran’s Day to International Broccoli Day. Some, such as Veteran’s Day are obviously worthwhile endeavours.

However in a world where we have a day to a vegetable that many of us push to the edge of the plate rather than eat it, really lessens the impact of the days we should pause to actually

think about.

And so World Food Day came and went October 16 with little fanfare, and I surmise with most people unaware the Wednesday had any special significance associated with it.

“Established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1979, World Food Day, October 16, was first observed in 1981.

Organizations around the world mobilize

advocacy campaigns and events on October 16 to strengthen the political will to end hunger. World Food Day offers the opportunity to strengthen national and international solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty and draw attention to achievements in food security and agricultural development,” details the World Food Day Web site worldfooddayusa.org.

According to the Web site this year the event celebrated “the achievements made toward food security and the work that must continue to finally end world hunger. We join together, as one movement, to raise awareness of the unequal access to food and production resources that permeate across our current food systems.

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When you think about things which we as a collective society should occasionally pause to really think about, then how we ensure no one goes to bed hungry should be very high up the list.

It cannot be overlooked that World Food Day is sandwiched on the calendar between Canada and the United States’ Thanksgiving days.

The roots of Thanksgiving comes from taking a day each fall to give thanks for the crops grown and harvested. It is marked by most of us with tables full of turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie. It is about as far away from going hungry as you can get.

Yet many do just that in our world, go hungry.

World Food Day is supposed to be the day

we give a bit of extra thought about how our world can better share its food so that everyone has a reason for, and the means to, a Thanksgiving feast.

Of course that is really the issue, how to get food to the hungry.

While we may live in an era where we start to question whether farmers will be able to produce enough food to feed the growing masses, so far production is not the problem.

The money to purchase food, and the infrastructure and security to transport, store and distribute the food to all is.

The problems are ones which lend relevancy to this years World Food Day them: “Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition.”

“To live in a world free of hunger, we must create food systems that ensure a plentiful

supply of nutritious food with minimal impact on our environment.

Our food systems must consider sustainability in every step of the supply chain: from production to processing, transportation to retail, and consumption to post-consumption waste.

Without a focus on sustainability, our food system may not produce the healthy, nutritious food that we all deserve and that our children deserve, too,” notes the Web site.

The vision is a worthy one, and one farmers should already believe in as the growers of food.

And so amid the many days tagged for this and that World Food Day is one we should actually pay attention too, and hope its vision soon becomes a reality so hunger becomes a thing of the past.

Harvest nears completion Ninety-seven per cent of the 2013 crop is now combined, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report for the period of October 8 to 14.

Dry weather in most areas of the province allowed many producers to finish harvest. The five-year average (20082012) for this time of year is 91 per cent combined.

The southwestern and west-central regions have 99 per cent of the crop in the bin, with the northeastern and

northwestern regions at 98 per cent, the southeastern region at 95 per cent and the eastcentral region at 94 per cent.

Harvest progress by crop district ranges from completed to 90 per cent combined. For the most part, flax, canaryseed, chickpeas and oats are the crops that are still being combined.

Areas in the southeastern and eastcentral regions received significant rainfall – up to 47 millimetres – last week, which delayed

harvest.

Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as four per cent surplus, 60 per cent adequate, 23 per cent short and 13 per cent very short. Topsoil moisture on hay land and pasture is rated as one per cent surplus, 60 per cent adequate, 27 per cent short and 12 per cent very short.

Crop damage due to rain has resulted in bleaching and sprouting in some cereal crops.

Livestock producers are indicating adequate amounts of hay, straw, greenfeed and feed grain for their winter feeding supplies.

Farmers are finishing harvest, hauling bales and completing fall weed control operations.

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Wa l l w e l c o m e s Canada-European Union trade deal Premier Brad Wall has congratulated Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Friday’s announcement of an agreement in principle on a comprehensive free trade deal between Canada and the European Union (EU).

“The federal government has struck a good deal for Canada and for Saskatchewan and our government will support it,” Wall said. “It has been a long process to reach this stage, but we can now look forward to an agreement that will open markets for Saskatchewan businesses and exporters to the European Union, particularly for our province’s agricultural products.”

The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will provide Saskatchewan’s agricultural producers in areas like beef, bison and grain with signifi-

cant new access to the EU. National estimates for increased activity for the Canadian agriculture sector as a whole through CETA total $1.3 billion.

The new agreement will also ease Canadian restrictions on EU investment, including in the uranium mining sector.

These changes will make S a s k a t ch e wa n m u ch more attractive for EU investment in uranium mining projects and, in particular, create more economic opportunities and benefits for the people and communities of northern Saskatchewan.

“Saskatchewan led the push to ease the restrictions that existed around uranium mining investments here,” Wall said.

“We could see as much as $2.5 billion in investment spending and the creation of more than 1,200 jobs over the next 15 years as a result of these changes.”

For Health’s Sake!

by Carmen McGregor, B.S.P., Biggar Pharmasave Healthy eating for people with diabetes

When you have diabetes, food has a direct and powerful impact on how you feel: it can affect your blood glucose levels, your weight, and your risk for diabetes complications.

Here are a few tips for healthy eating when you have diabetes.

Be careful about carbohydrates.

Carbohydrates are in foods containing sugars, starches, or fibre. When you eat something containing simple sugars (like candy or pop), your body quickly converts the carbohydrates into glucose, and can cause your blood glucose level to spike.

Complex carbohydrates, on the other hand, are digested more slowly, leaving you feeling fuller, more satisfied, and less prone to fluctuations in your blood glucose levels.

You can find complex carbohydrates in starchy vegetables, whole-grain bread and cereal, and legumes.

Trim the fat.

When you have diabetes, you are already at an increased risk of heart disease. Eating too much fat boosts this risk even higher. Select lean cuts of meat and skinless poultry and fish. Trim off visible

fat, avoid the deep-fryer, and opt to bake or grill meats instead.

Keep an eye on portion size.

Portion size is how much food you put on your plate.

Try the plate-sectioning technique: imagine your plate split into four equal parts, like slices of a pie.

Fill one-fourth of the plate with complex carbohydrates and grains (rice, pasta, potatoes) and another one-fourth with lean protein (meat, fish, poultry, legumes, tofu). The rest of the plate belongs to non-starchy vegetables in a variety of colours for increased nutritional value.

Add a glass of low-fat milk and a piece of fruit to complete this balanced meal.

If you have a recommended meal plan from your dietitian or physician, you may have specific portion size instructions to follow.

Be consistent.

When planning nutritious meals and snacks, keep in mind that what you eat, how much you eat, and when you eat certain foods during the day are all important factors to consider.

A consistent schedule for meals and snacks may help to keep blood glucose levels under better control.

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Camelina trial pays nice dividends for Biggar-area producer Biggar-area farmer Kent Dubreuil tried to convince some of his farm buddies/ neighbours to experiment with the industrial oil crop Camelina sativa last spring.

But after a hard winter and a cold, wet spring, seeding was late and it seemed no one was in the mood to experiment with a novel cash crop.

So Dubreuil, who operates a 3,600 acre beef/grain operation just southwest of town, decided to take the plunge himself and seeded about 100 acres of Camelina on his own fields.

Is he ever glad he did.

He averaged a net profit of about $100 an acre growing the crop on a marginal piece of sandy soil that had never before grown much of anything but weeds.

That’s a return that for many producers is better than canola and comparable, most years, to flax.

The trial was so successful Dubreuil said his Camelina investment is proving to be incredibly cost-effective and he predicts other producers who missed out will be clamouring to seed some the brassicaoil seed crop Camelina next season.

For one thing, his fullypodded Camelina stand

- which only went into the ground June 15 after a miserable, wet spring has matured very quickly compared with canola, for example.

“Given the late seeding that’s quite remarkable,” he said. “I’m very impressed with the crop so far. I think it’s got great potential with different rotational options and end-use opportunities.

It’s a crop that’ll give producers added price opportunities.

“I think we got 100 per cent germination. Really incredible germination.”

Dubreuil’s farm was established in 1908 by his great-grandfather.

A one-time economic development officer, Dubreuil is a municipal reeve and works a 150 head cow-calf operation with about 1,000 acres of durum, peas and lentils, 400 acres of summer fallow, 600-700 acres of alfafa, some pastureland and the new kid on the block: Camelina.

Dubreuil notes that Camelina oil is starting to be recognized as a valuable petroleum replacement and industrial platform crop. It has uses well beyond fuel. Although Camelina oil is being used in the USA as biodiesel and jet fuel, Canadian entrepreneurs are

proving the oil profile can also be enhanced to make much more highly refined and valuable lubricants, polymers and plastics.

Dubreuil paid $900, about $12.50 an acre, for the seed , Midastm, an elite Camelina germplasm from Saskatoon’s Linnaeus Plant Sciences, a bio-science company that has developed Camelina as a high-value industrial crop.

“I thought it would be easy to find some other producers who would want to try a crop with 85 days to maturity,” he said. “But I talked to a lot and in the end I ended up deciding to try it myself.

I’m very glad I did.”

Even with an estimated loss of one to two bushels per acre due to high winds during harvest, Dubreuil netted between 20-22 bushels an acre of Camelina.

That compares

extremely favourably to flax, for example, in terms of both yield and profitability.

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Canadians with intellectual disabilities ready, willing and able to create an inclusiveand effective labor market The Canadian Associate for Community Living (CACL) is encouraged by Wednesday’s Speech from the Throne to foster a greater inclusion in society to get under-represented citizens the job training they need.

The traditionally underrepresented people: youth, Aboriginal and those with disabilities -- was included in the Speech by saying, “Our government will work with provinces and territories on a new generation of labour market agreements to more effectively connect Canadians with disabilities to employers and in-demand jobs.”

There are about 500,000 working age people with intellectual disabilities in Canada. Most live in poverty, about half rely on social assistance and only about 25 per cent are employed. Like everyone, people with intellectual disabilities want to work, contribute to their communities and help increase Canada’s productivity and prosperity. These half a million working age adults with intellectual disabilities form a significant and untapped labour pool that Canada can no longer af-

ford to overlook.

“We know the difference that gainful employment can make in providing the foundation for building a good live,” said Laurie Larson, President of CACL. “As a mom of two young men with disabilities this is an issue close to my heart. Our many stories of success have shown us what is possible, the benefits to the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and to their employers, coworkers and customers.

Now we need to make the opportunity to recruit and hire people with intellectual disabilities available to more employers. I was delighted that today’s Speech recognized Canadians with disabilities as part of the solution to Canada’s productivity and labour force challengers and committed to putting what we know works into practice.”

CACL’s Ready, Willing and Able initiative is designed to engage and support local and nationalscale employers to hire people with intellectual disabilities; promote understanding and awareness among employers and the public; and modernize the community em-

ployment supports delivery system to be effective bridge-builders that small, medium and large-scale employers need.

More than ever, employers are recognizing the benefits of hiring people with intellectual disabilities. Research shows that employers that have hired people with intellectual disabilities report favorable experiences and would hire again. However, on a broad scale, people with intellectual disabilities are underrepresented in the labour market and overlooked as a solution to employers labour needs. Read, Willing and Able aims to increase employment of people with intellectual disabilities by engaging employers, people with intellectual disabilities and community agencies in creating inclusive and effective labour markets.

Following today’s commitment, CACL is eager to work with the Government of Canada to help communities and employers recognize the contributions that people with intellectual disabilities can bring to the workplace.

BCS Principal’s Report

by James Walker Education week is from October 20 to 26.

The theme this year is “Supporting and Celebrating Success.” It kicks off with two authors visiting BCS 2000 on Monday.

Lisa Egert, our librarian, has invited Wes Funk and Marion Matula to come and speak with our Grade 7-12 students on Monday morning. Ms. Egert has

also put together some amazing displays in the school library to celebrate Library Month. Mrs. Kapiniak and Ms. Mair are spearheading this week’s activities to celebrate the education which is happening at BCS 2000.

BCS staff, students and parents did a great job in collecting over 200 pounds of food for the Drive Away Hunger Campaign. Mr. Larson’s Pre-K class col-

lected the most food items of all the classes. All of the donations have gone to the Biggar Community Food Bank.

It is also flu season. A number of families have already been hit by the flu this fall (including my own). Please check out the dates for the immunization shots at the New Horizons and the Biggar Public Health Office.

Have a great week.

Author, author . . . Saskatchewan author, Marion Matula, waves her arms, enthusiastically engaging students and staff at Biggar Central School, Monday.

The school was celebrating Library Month, bringing in published authors, Matula and Wes Funk, giving kids a look into the writing process, how to get published, and a look at their work. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Larry James Schweder May 18, 1955 October 12, 2013 Larry passed away on October, 12, 2013 in Biggar, Sask. at the age of 58 years.

Larry was born on May 18, 1955 in Biggar, Sask. to Les and Lorraine Schweder. He worked for CN for 30 years. His hobbies were golf and hockey. He loved his children and was always interested in their lives.

Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 10:30 p.m. from St. Gabriel Roman Catholic Church, Biggar, Sask. with Father Michel Bedard as celebrant. Readers were Darin and Dean Schweder.

Honourary Bearers were all those who shared in Larry’s life.

Urn bearers were his children.

Larry is survived by his children, Nathan of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., Stuart of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., KaraLee (James) Ress of Lethbridge, Alta., Joseph (Jayme) and son Parker of Biggar, Sask., Janelle of Meota, Sask; brothers and sisters, Pat (Ed) Germain of Spruce Grove, Alta., Gerald Schweder of Edmonton, Alta., Donna (Terry) Donahue of Biggar, Sask., Sandra Radchenko of North Battleford, Sask., Darin (Sandy) Schweder of Saskatoon, Sask., Dean (Tracy) Schweder of Rocky Mountain House, Alta.; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Les (1978) and Lorraine (2006); brother-in-law, Ron Radchenko (2005) and infant brother, Joseph.

Tributes in memory of Larry may be directed to Biggar Golf Course, Box 1431, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0; or Biggar & District Health Services Foundation, Box 1003, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family for 50 years”. gfsc1

She walked among us and now she sleeps.

Nicky Pat Harper passed to her rest on Monday, October 7, 2013 at the General Hospital in Regina, Sask. She was born in North Manzanilla, Trinidad to Eileen and Calvin Libert in 1981. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

She was such an ambassador for Jesus and lived life according to the principles He taught. We claim the promises found in 1 Thessalonians 4:16 as Pastor Rick Harwood reminded us during the service, “For the Lord Himself will descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ shall rise ¿rst.”

Pat was enrolled in her second year of nursing and up until the last week of her life she was still studying. She was passionate about becoming a nurse so she could help others.

On behalf of Pat’s family and the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, we want to thank everyone for their amazing support. Thank you to the many staff from Diamond Lodge who attended the funeral. There were tears shed as the funeral procession drove by the Lodge and many of the staff on duty stood respectfully outside waving their sad goodbyes. A huge thank you to the folk at Grondin Funeral Services, Bob, you truly have a “big” heart, and may the Lord reward you Huge Vernon Hammond June 12, 1919 accordingly. Thank you to AGI and the folks from Biggar Leisure October 13, 2013 Centre for the beautiful trays of goodies. Thank you to the College Hugh Vernon Hammond of of Nursing University of Saskatchewan for the Àowers and your presence at the funeral. Biggar folk, you really made us proud to be Biggar, Sask. passed away peacefully with his family at his a part of such a loving community.

43p1 side on Sunday, October 13, 2013.

He leaves to mourn his loving wife, Florence (nee Taylor); his sons, Hugh (Sharon), and …

Jim (Joanne); and, daughters, contact The Biggar Independent, 306-948-3344 Lou (Neil) Ketilson and Janice

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OBITUARIES (Don) McCallum; grandchildren, Mike (Lixen), and John Hammond, Mike (Lori) and Dan (Emalee) Niccolls; Tim (Darcie) Hammond, and Robert (Jackie) Hammond, Shelley (Bruce) Bell, and Marni (Bill) Hicks; Michaelle (Joe), Mandi (Andrew) and Kelly Werezak; Skye (Luke) Muirhead, Lars and Alexa Ketilson; Braden (Amy), Gillian (Lauren) and Megan McCallum; 27 greatgrandchildren; and, his sister, Joan Drummond of Mayne Island, B.C. He was predeceased by his daughter, Violet (Stan) Werezak; mother, May (nee Rogers of Wawanesa, Man.) and father, Hugh Hammond of Donegal, Ireland; his brothers, Allan and Jack; sisters, Vivian (George) Maycock and Jean (Bill) Wallin.

Vernon was born June 12 1919 on the family homestead in the Springwater district. He attended Caputh and Stapleton Schools and ¿nished grade 10 by correspondence. It was at Stapleton School that he ¿rst met his wife to be, Florence Letitia Taylor of the Rowena district.

They were married October 14, 1942 and began farming on the Hammond homestead. Vernon loved farming and always knew it would be his lifetime occupation. He started to help his Dad on the farm in 1933 and began farming on his own in 1940. Vernon and Florence moved to Biggar in 1973, but Vernon continued to help on the farm in the spring and fall, and managed to participate in some way in 79 harvests.

Family was the most important thing in his life. He was very proud of his wife Florence and they enjoyed a wonderful 71 years together, RVing and square dancing across North America. He took tremendous pride and enjoyment in his children’s (and their children’s) activities and achievements, holiday gatherings and in particular, the Hammond family reunions that he ¿rst organized in 1979.

Vernon was a builder, and contributing to his community was central to his values. He lived his beliefs by providing leadership in the creation and construction of many organizations and buildings in the Duperow and Biggar districts.

The Duperow and Biggar Cooperative Associations, Biggar New Horizons, Museum and Housing Authority, and District Agricultural Board were just a few of the organizations that bene¿ted from his vision, labour and time. He was very pleased to serve as a delegate to Federated Co-operatives Limited district and annual meetings for many years.

Education was also extremely important to Vernon, and he ensured that each of his children had the opportunity for a post secondary education.

He was particularly proud of his appointment to the University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors, a position he held for six years.

Vernon believed that everyone was equal and deserved to be treated fairly. He believed in family, community, co-operation and working together for the good of everyone. His was a life well lived. ~Irish Blessing~ “May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the rain fall soft upon your ¿elds.

And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.”

A service in celebration of his life took place Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the Biggar United Church with Rev. Jane

OBITUARIES

MEMORIALS

Gallagher of¿ciating. Eulogists were his daughters, Lou Ketilson and Janice McCallum. Organist was Louise Souilett-Hawkins and soloist was Ron Hawkins.

Honourary Bearers were all those who shared in Vern’s life. Ushers were Ivan Young and Leam Craig. Donations can be made in his memory to the Biggar United Church, Box 1259, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0, or the Queen St. New Horizons, Box 631, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0, or Biggar Museum & Gallery, Box 1498, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Interment will be held at Springwater Cemetery at a later date.

Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family for 50 years”. gfsc1

HICKSON, Richard: July 5, 1926 - October 24, 2011 “As days go by and years go by, Treasured memories never die.

May the winds of Heaven blow gently, And whisper, so you can hear, That we still love and miss you, And wish that you were here.”

Love… Jean, Marnee and family, Shannon and family.

43p1 CARRUTHERS, Roy: October 2003 CARRUTHERS, Alan: November 2002 “We hold our tears when we hear your name, Life without you is just not the same.

We all know the sorrow we share, Family gatherings won’t be the same without you there, As long as life and memories last, We’ll always treasure the past.”

Your loving family, Enid, Darrell, Lawrence, Wayne, Faye, Lorraine, Jim, Thanaso and Marika 43p1

Drayton Hodgson Rachel Katherine Mann (nee Butler) The accidental death of Mrs. Rachel Katherine Mann (nee Butler) of Perdue, Sask. occurred on October 17, 2013 at the age of 21 years.

Rachel is survived by her husband, Chris; son, Ford and step-children, Chloe and Deacon; her parents, mother, Donna (Robert) Wudkevich of Kelowna, B.C.; father, Steve (Terrey) Butler of Tappen, B.C.; brother, Riley Butler of Victoria, B.C.; in-laws, Darrell (Ingrid) Mann of Lanigan, Sask. and Jane (Stan) Jickling of Saskatoon, Sask.; sister-inlaw, Julie (Robert) Heckman in California; grandparents, Goldie Wudkevich of Sicamous, B.C., and Dennis (Barb) Butler of New Denver, B.C.; and extended family. She was predeceased by her brother, Adam (2004); grandfather, Dan Wudkevich (2010).

Memorial Service will be held on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from the Perdue Legion Hall, Perdue, Sask.

Memorial donations in Rachel’s memory may be directed to the Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan, #1-345-3rd Ave. S., Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1M6 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family for 50 years”. gfsc1

August 7, 2012 to October 28, 2012

We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, And will tomorrow, too.

We think of you in silence, as we often speak your name.

All we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part.

God has you in His keeping, We have you in our heart. … Love Always and Forever, Mom, Dad, Emily & Jaeda

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MEMORIALS PEIFFER, Elaine: January 2, 1950 - October 28, 2008 “Everyday in some small way Memories of you come our way, Though absent, you are always near Still missed, loved and always dear.”

Lovingly remembered by Garnet, Kyle, Melanie, Lisa and families 43c1 PEIFFER (Beckett): In memory of Elaine, 1950-2008 “I see the signs you leave me To let me know you’re near.

Still I wish that I could hold you And always keep you here.

If I’d of known you were leaving I would of never let you go.

God really must of needed you.

Guess that’s all I need to know.”

Love forever, Mom and Wilfred 43p1 PEIFFER: In loving memory of Elaine, January 2, 1950 October 28, 2008 “When tomorrow starts without you We are never far apart For everytime I think of you You’re right there in my heart.”

Missing you Laynie, forever your sis, Brenda 43p1

CARD OF THANKS The family of Larry Schweder would like to thank everyone who sent Àowers, food and helped us in any way. Biggar is a great community and everyone was so helpful. gfsc1 Thank you to Dr. Muller and all of the staff of Biggar Hospital for the wonderful care Bernard received during his stay. Thanks also to Fr. Bedard for his spiritual presence. Thank you to our friends for all of their loving care and attention during his illness. Words can not express how grateful we are for the little gifts of kindness from everyone.

From words of support to meals brought over to the house, we were truly blessed.

The Zimmer Family 43c1 The family of the late Fred Nahorney would like to thank the doctors, nurses and caregivers of Preston Extended Care, Saskatoon; Diamond Lodge and Biggar Hospital for the care and comfort given to Fred and his family while he was their patient.

Thank you also to friends and neighbours for the visits, cards, sympathies and support during Fred’s illness.

Teresa Nahorney and family 43c1 Thank you to those who attended my 80th birthday party and your donations to Ronald McDonald House. It was greatly appreciated.

Florence Cathcart Symenuk 43p1

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in October: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, October 26: Kevin and Michelle Ackerman will accompany the service with guitar and Àute, potluck to follow. Everyone is welcome.

For pastoral services call 306948-3731 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.; Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. Pastor Wicks can be reached in the of¿ce at 306948-3424, Tuesday through Thursday.

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COMING EVENTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26: St. Gabriel CWL Clothing Drive and Garage Sale in St. Gabriel church basement. Drop Off… Thursday, 9 a.m. to Friday 8:30 p.m. Shopping… Thursday, 1 - 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon., 1 - 4 p.m., 7 - 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 - 10:30 a.m.

42c2 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26: 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre. PALS presents Kevin and Michelle Ackerman, Àute and guitar duo who will perform a wide variety of music.

Admission is by donation as this is a fundraiser for the Family Centre. Everyone is welcome.

40c4 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26: Perdue Marketplace at Perdue Rec Complex, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., lunch served. Admission, $2.

43c1 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27: Biggar United Church Fall Supper, 5 - 7 p.m., at Biggar Community Hall. Adults, $14; children 6 - 11 years, $7; 5 and under FREE; Take-out meals, $15 (order until Sunday noon, call 306948-2240, leave message, after noon, call Community Hall, 306948-3703.41c3 41c3 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1: Sunshine Girls Bazaar, 11 a.m.

- 4 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons.

Lunch available. Table rent, $15.

Phone Doreen, 306-948-3428.

Proceeds to local charities.

41c4 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “Lizzy Hoyt”, 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, 306-9482452.

40c5 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3: Anglican Church Fall Supper, 5 7 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall.

Roast beef and ham. Adults, $14, children, $7 (12 and under); pre-school, free. Take-outs $14, phone 306-948-3688 by 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 2. Live music for entertainment starting at 4 p.m.

42p3 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2: Landis Fall Supper, 5 - 7 p.m. at the Landis Community Complex.

Adults, $12.50; 10 and under, $7; and 5 and under FREE. 42c3 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2: Perdue Service and Merchandise Auction at Perdue Rec Complex starts @ 5 p.m. supper, auction and silent auction. Supper tickets, adults $10. Call Donna Hunter @ 306237-4820. Sponsored by Perdue Community Committee 40c3

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ANNOUNCEMENT SORRY! There will be NO Arelee Music Night this year.

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

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

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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. tfn

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013

NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF LARRY JAMES SCHWEDER, LATE OF THE TOWN OF BIGGAR, IN THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN, DECEASED: ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly veriÀed by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 18th day of November, 2013.

BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers and Solicitors 302 Main St./Box 669 BIGGAR, Saskatchewan S0K 0M0 SOLICITORS FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR

TENDER TENDER… Wheat¿eld Cemetery, 96 yards top soil.

Supplied, delivered and placed (low lying areas, sunken graves, around concrete runners).

Skidsteer, raking, etc. required to level and slope as needed.

Please submit tenders to: The Wheat¿eld Cemetery, Box 187, Perdue, SK, S0K 3C0 by Friday, October 25, 2013. To be done this fall (weather permitting) or completed early spring 2014.

Questions, contact Vivian at 306-237-4489.

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MISCELLANEOUS “Going Away for the Winter”…

I will house-sit full time or parttime in Biggar. Will provide references. Call 306-948-2989 43p1 For sale… pressure treated fence posts, 7’x4 to 5” tops, $4 each; Railway ties, 8’, $2 each; 5-gallon plastic pails, $2 each; 15-gallon, 5-gallon, one-gallon crocks. Phone: 306-948-2849 43p1

Experience our…

Senior’s Health Getaway Includes an Overnight stay, Arthritis Society Aquatic Program, Water Yoga And full access to the Soothing Mineral Waters www.templegardens.sk.ca

*Some restrictions apply See website for details 1-800-718-SPAS (7727) METAL ROOFING, SIDING, AND TRIMS. 36” Tuff-Rib/ Low-Rib Colored 83¢/sq.ft.

Galvalume 72¢/sq.ft. Largest Color Selection. Custom Trims Manufactured In-house 40 Year Warranty. Call MEL-VIEW METAL 1-306-752-4219.

AT LAST! An iron ¿lter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese.

Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions: www. bigirondrilling.com.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

MISCELLANEOUS P R O V I N C E - W I CLASSIFIEDS. Reach 550,000 readers weekly. this newspaper NOW or 649.1400 for details.

D E over Call 306-

STEEL BUILDING THE GREAT SUPER SALE! 20X20 $4,070.

25X26 $4,879. 30X32 $6,695.

32X40 $8,374. 35X38 $9,540.

40X50 $12,900. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca 257 ROBERTS, (Scoped) pre 64, Model 70 Winchester. “It’s a saddle gun”, $1200. Percy 306343-6101 BOSCH Mixers $229 & up, VITAMIX Blenders $499 & up, BAMIX Hand Blenders Kitchenaid Commercial Mixers, Spiral slicers, Call Hometech Regina toll free 1-888-692-6724

SEED & FEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

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

WANTED

REAL ESTATE

Biggar Museum and Gallery invitees you to donate any new or handmade gifts, toys, certi¿cates or food items for the annual “Christmas Magic” fundraiser event. Any donation that sells for $10 or more is issued a tax receipt. Call 306-948-3451 by Friday, October 25. Thank you for your support.

41c3 Four Bourgault Titan II packer arms, 306-948-3474 40tfn Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393. Pickup available.

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ONLY A FEW UNITS LEFT! 55 PLUS ADULT COMMUNITY Ground Level Ranchers. www. diamondplace.ca 306 241 0123 Warman, SK

CARS & TRUCKS

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV, loaded, V6, AWD, heated seats and mirrors, running boards, new tires, low kms, $15,000 o.b.o., mint condition. 306-9482823 41p3 Wrecking auto-trucks... Parts to ¿t over 500 trucks. Lots of dodge... gmc... ford... imports...

We ship anywhere. Lots of dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff...

(Lloydminster) Reply 780-8750270..... North-East Recyclers truck up to 3tons

LAND for SALE FARMLAND WANTED

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR RENT For Rent: 980 sq. ft. storefront and 2200 sq ft. heated warehouse, $850 per month.

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HOUSES for SALE House for Sale: 313 - 3rd Avenue West, Biggar, $184,500. Close to downtown, hospital, library.

Recent updates include Àooring, shingles, water softener, and more. Immaculately kept, ready to move into. Main Àoor consists of large kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. Fourth bedroom, storage room, family room with wood burning stove, bar and another bathroom in fully ¿nished basement. Mature yard with patio, shed, single detached garage. ALL appliances included.

Call Kevin or Darlene at 306948-2224 to view.

41p3 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 $50,000.00 obo. Would make a great starter home or retirement home. For more information call (306) 948-7161.

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NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 66 1/4’s South Central - 18 1/4’s East Central - 74 1/4’s South - 70 1/4’s South East - 22 1/4’s South West - 58 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 55 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK QUICK PAYMENT. YMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED backed by 10 year warranty -multi family, single section, motel style homes -Qualify for C.M.H.C.Financing FOR MORE INFO CALL 1.800.249.3969 www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

HOUSES FOR SALE/RENT FOR SALE OR RENT… Furnished 3-bedroom house with garage for rent. Available October 15, 2013. 306-9483676 40p3

Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone. Fast approvals, best interest rates. Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877-796-0514. www.yourapprovedonline.com.

Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

HOUSES for RENT

RM 370, 371 SW 6 37 24 w2 plus 500 acres: total assessment 107,910. Direct seeded and well farmed. Offers until 11/11/13. cell: 306.657.4050, leo@ agmpower.ca.

RECREATION

LAND for RENT

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

LAND FOR CASH RENT: RM of Reford #379…NW 36-3720-W3rd, NE 35-37-20-W3rd, SW 36-37-20-W3rd, SE 36-3720-W3rd, NW 6-38-19-W3rd, NW 31-37-19-W3rd, SE 25-3720-W3rd, SW 34-37-19-W3rd, NW 27-37-19-W3rd. No grain storage. 3 year contract. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders accepted until November 22, 2013. Only written tenders accepted to: R. Kolenosky, Box 3638, Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0 43p3

Lovely 3 bedroom home, furnished tall appliances with laundry on main Àoor. Finished basement, new water heater and furnace. Garage with automatic door opener, air conditioner, fenced and lovely yard in Biggar.

Possession November 1, 2013.

Phone 306-948-2098 43p3 One bedroom house for rent in Biggar, $495 plus utilites per month. Call 306-222-8216 42c3

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FOR RENT Four-plex for rent, 315-7th Ave. East, Biggar: one and two bedroom suites available. Heat and water supplied. Laundry facilities and parking with plugins. For more information call: Stacie, 306-227-2532 41p4

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

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

TRAVEL OSOYOOS, BC-2 bedroom 2 bathroom furnished apt available November 20-April 30. $850/month includes utilities and basic cable. Underground parking and elevator, in-suite washer/dryer. Kathy 604-3020444 or Kfphillips2011@gmail. com

SERVICES

If YOU are…

• Moving • Expecting a Baby • Planning a Wedding • Anticipating Retirement Call WELCOME WAGON at

306.948.4141 - Sherry Thompson We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca Biggar & District Arts Council are available for bartending services at your functions/events. Contact Denise at 306-948-2452.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Class 4 drivers needed for Biggar; full time and part time, $13.80 per hour to start. Phone Nicki MacLaren 1-306-321-4635 or email resumes to nmaclaren@ shaw.ca 41p4 Janitor required for Biggar United Church, approx. 2 hrs/ week. Resume to Biggar United Church, Box 1259, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Attention: M&P Committee.

Contact Linda Belak, 306-948-3974 for more information.

43c3 Class 1A driver wanted for crude oil hauling, Plenty-Dodsland area. Scheduled time off. On the job training. Contact Ian @ Caylee Trucks, 306-932-7129 43p3

For FAX service, see us at The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WW1340

Railway Tamper Operator

Cando is looking for experienced Mark IV Tamper, EJ6 Tamper, or equivalent tamper operators to join its team. The positions will troubleshoot and repair computerized, hydraulic/electrical components; train others on the operation & maintenance of the tampers; perform track inspections; coordinate daily activities ensuring track permits are issued, followed and cancelled as required.

Five years experience operating a tamper, ability to hold CROR, TIG, and eRailsafe certifications and have experience working in Class 1 or similar railway environment. Clear drug and alcohol test. Ability to travel in Canada Full time; wage range $30 to $35 per hour; overtime. Schedule is 10 days on, 4 days off; accommodations & living allowance provided when on the road.

Email: employment@candoltd.com Fax: (204) 725-4100 candoltd.com 4th Floor, 740 Rosser Avenue, Brandon, MB 204-725-2627 Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. located in Kitscoty, Alberta, is looking for experienced welders. Competitive wages, pro¿t sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive.

Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through in hole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Call Cindy for an appointment or send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca 780-8462231 (Of¿ce), 780-846-2241 (Fax).

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with bene¿ts. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres.

More info at: hannachrylser. ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Is hiring Medical Transcriptionists to work from home.

Experienced MTs and CanScribe Career College graduates should apply.

Several positions available.

Email resume to:

mt.recruiter@ yahoo.ca

Pharmacy Manager for Wadena Drugs, Wadena, SK. Full time, permanent position.

Email resume or inquiries to wadena@ pharmachoice.ca attn: Yvonne Linnen ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout N. America. Paid by direct deposit, bene¿ts and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800-8676233; www.roadexservices.com WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch.

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

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

The Biggar Family Centre is currently looking for an organized, creative, people person to till the position of Family Centre Co-ordinator.

Co-ordinator would be responsible for: • creating and overseeing the Family Centre programs from start to Ànish; • managing and evaluating staff and volunteers; • update and maintain social media; • organize social events and fundraisers; • as well as other tasks related to the event and programming operations of the Family Centre.

• Any experience with non-proftit organizations is an asset.

• Flexible, part-time hours and room for growth.

All interested applicants may contact Michaela Hoppe at 306-948-9854 or send a resume to Box 854, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0

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.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013

Autumn recipes to celebrate the season

Our family loves autumn.

The crisp cool days are refreshing after a long hot summer and combined with beautifully coloured leaves rustling in the wind makes for a wonderful time of year.

Cooking with seasonal ingredients enhances this whole experience.

This pumpkin vinaigrette recipe is one of our favourites. It captures the essence of pumpkin pie, but in a savoury format, rather than sweet. Be creative by tossing with greens and topping this autumnal salad with dried cranberries and sliced almonds for a truly amazing visual and eating escapade.

Also, what’s autumn without celebrating the harvest of hearty root vegetables. This recipe for oven roasted root vegetables has the essence of rosemary and maple syrup and makes a perfect side dish for this time of year.

Enjoy . . .

Pumpkin Vinaigrette makes approximately two

cups of dressing 3/4 cup canned pure pumpkin.

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar.

2 tbsp maple syrup.

1 tbsp molasses.

1 tbsp Dijon or grainy mustard.

3/4 tsp salt.

1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves.

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon.

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg.

1/4 tsp pepper.

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.

1.) Mix all the ingredients, except for the oil, together in a bowl, food processor, or blender.

2.) While continually mixing (or processing/blending) slowly add the olive oil in a thin stream until completely blended.

Oven Roasted Root Vegetables (makes approximately five to six cups)

To prevent excessive bleeding of the red beets into the other vegetables, soak and rinse the diced beets repeatedly with cold water and then drain thoroughly before using in the

recipe 1 heaping cup of 1/2-inch diced of each of the following root vegetables: onion, rutabaga, turnip, sweet potato, beets, carrots.

2 large sprigs of fresh rosemary.

2 tbsp canola oil, vegetable oil, or olive oil.

2 tsp salt.

1/2 tsp pepper.

1 tbsp maple syrup.

1.) Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

2.) In a large bowl toss all of the ingredients together (except for the maple syrup).

3.) Spread on a large baking sheet making sure the cut vegetables are not crowded.

4.) Bake for 30 minutes, tossing every five to seven minutes.

5.) Add the maple syrup and stir to coat. Bake for another 10 minutes.

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.

Your Money Matters submitted by Todd Hawkins of TWH Financial, Biggar Take charge of your financial life

Your financial plan will be as individual as your fingerprints because it has to fit you - your goals and circumstances.

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The key is to identify the major lifestyle goals, set financial goals to match, and then work out financial strategies that will get you there. So start with information and apply it.

First, plan your retirement. All other goals should be planned in the context of what you need to do to ensure a retirement that is free from financial worry.

Identify your most important short-term goals, those that apply over the next five years. Then set out your longer-term ones, say for the next 10 or 20 years. List them in

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Make a habit of becoming aware of your financial resources, your present and future needs. Be prepared to adjust your goals if necessary.

Learn to organize. Investments, taxes, wills, insurance and loans are examples of different categories of your financial life. The ability to assess your current situation depends on your ability to keep it all straight.

Calculate whether you’ll be able to put aside enough money to meet your goals in the time you’ve set to achieve them. You will have to make some changes now if you aren’t putting enough away for your retirement.

It can be a pretty significant challenge to keep it all straight while focusing on your work, family, friends, et cetera. Talk to your financial planner to take charge of your financial life. If you don’t have one, try to find someone that you feel comfortable to work with. A good fi-

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