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Last week, in the House of Commons, the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, introduced the Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act.

The minister made the announcement alongside the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), and Candice Hoeppner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, in Richmond, Ontario, where they met with various stakeholders who support the long-gun registry’s abolition.

“The Harper government has always been clear; by eliminating the wasteful and ineffective long-gun

It is that time of the year again where you see the very familiar red and green shoe boxes.

These are the boxes of Operation Christmas Child, a shoe box filled with the simple things that bring joy to a child in a Third World country who would have likely never receive a gift at Christmas without your generosity.

There are 11 countries around the world that fi ll shoe boxes and teacher tubs for the world’s largest charity Christmas project. This year the boxes and tubs from Canada will go to Latin American countries like Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and African countries, Guinea, Senegal and Sierra Leone.

Each country that receives shoe boxes has a team of national leaders who are trained to oversee their transport, helping to ensure that the boxes are kept safe until they are distributed. The national leadership teams also

Biggar asked to get involved in Operation Christmas Child

That’s Gourd Artwork . . . St. Gabriel Kindergarten student, Ava Barber draws out her pumpkin design while mom, Jill waits, ready to make the cuts. Ava and her classmates were having some fun with the Halloween pumpkin carving last Monday, dreaming of the candy and fun they’ll have on the 31st. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Blazers advance . . . Blazer Wes Tornberg holds on to the ball, October 22 as Biggar hosted Shellbrook in playoff action. Blazers won the contest 43-26 to advance to the provincial quarter fi nal in Watrous this past weekend. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

determine which areas have the greatest needs.

Boxes in the area have already been distributed. You can find them in Handel, Landis, Kelfi eld and Tramping Lake. The Hutterite colonies of Big Rose, Springwater and Golden View are also helping to fill boxes. In Biggar, you can fi nd boxes at the Lutheran, Anglican, Associated Gospel, Church of God and St. Gabriel’s churches. Both schools are participating with either shoe boxes or teachers tub.

If you choose to do a shoe box you have two choices:1.) It can be just school supplies - pencils, small notepad, crayons, scissors, et cetera. In some Third World countries, children must have supplies fi rst before they are allowed to go to school. They don’t have the privilege like we do here in Canada.2.) School supplies plus other items like: a bar of soap, maybe a small toy, something to wear like stretchy mitts or a

headband, and maybe some wrapped hard candies.

All boxes from this area are crated up and shipped to Calgary where they are checked before being sent out. Do not put things in the boxes like liquids, food, or toys that portray violence or could scare a child.

A t e a c h e r s t u b i s basically school supplies. Things that a teacher would use in a classroom here are most likely not accessible in a Third World country. In these countries, children do not have sports equipment for recess, so even small items like skipping ropes, jacks, et cetera, are welcome in a teachers tub.

Biggar and area has been very supportive of this project in past years. Hopefully people will once again be willing to help out in a small way to bring happiness to someone else.

C r a t i n g s t a r t s o n November 14, so get your box in early!

Gov’t moves to end long-gun registry

registry, we can instead focus our e f for ts on measures that actually tackle crime and make our streets and communities safe,” said Toews. “Our government will continue to uphold our commitment to effective gun control measures that help keep fi rearms out of the hands of criminals and off our streets.”

The legislation introduced will:• Repeal the requirement to register non-restricted fi rearms (long-guns);• Provide for the destruction of all records pertaining to the registration of long-guns currently contained in the Canadian Firearms

Registry and under the control of the chief fi rearms offi cers; and• Maintain controls over restricted and prohibited fi rearms.

Under the proposed reforms, fi rearms owners will still require a valid fi rearm license to purchase or possess firearms and to purchase ammunition. They will also be required to undergo police background checks, pass a firearms safety training course and comply with fi rearms safe storage and transportation requirements. In addition, individuals will continue to be required to register prohibited and restricted f i r e a r m s , s u c h a s

handguns.“The Harper government

is committed to putting the safety of Canadians first with real action on crime that delivers enhanced pro te c t i on for communities,” said Parliamentary Secretary

Hoeppner. “That is why our government is investing in a number of effective measures such as putting more police on our streets, fi ghting organized crime, introducing mandatory m i n i m u m p e n a l t i e s for serious gun crime

a n d c o m b a t i n g g u n smuggling.”

The introduction of this legislation is consistent with the government’s efforts to ensure our fi rearms laws target real criminals and protect the safety of the public.

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Po t a s h C o r p ’s t h i r d quarter earnings report released last Thursday show the company made $700 million on potash in the third quarter and reinvested $590 million – or 84 per cent - in capital expansions.

Saskatchewan Party candidate Bill Boyd said this massive capital investment shows the province’s current potash royalty structure is working.

“This royalty policy was put in place to encourage new investment and new jobs in Saskatchewan and that’s exactly what it’s doing,” Boyd said. “$590 million in one quarter is a massive investment, creating thousands of jobs in our province. Why would we want to change

Potash policies working: PotashCorp invests $590M in Capital Expansions in third quarter: Sask Party

that?”B o y d s a i d i f t h e

government were to triple potash taxes as Dwain Lingenfelter is proposing, that investment and those jobs would disappear.

In addition, PotashCorp paid another $332 million in potash royalties and income taxes in the third quarter – the vast majority of which would have been paid in Saskatchewan.

“ S a s k a t c h e w a n ’ s economy is doing better than many other places in the world today, thanks to our strong resource sector,” Boyd said. “Brad Wall and the Saskatchewan Party will keep that growth going. Dwain Lingenfelter and the NDP will bring it to a screeching halt.”

S a s k a t c h e w a n residents are urged to take precautions to avoid infection with hantavirus, especially when cleaning up rodent infested barns, homes or other buildings in their communities, following a recent hantavirus fatality in West Central Saskatchewan.

“Hantavirus infection is a rare but potentially fatal illness,” Deputy Chief Medical Health Offi cer Dr. Saqib Shahab said. “We advise people to take precautions against hantavirus by avoiding contact with deer mice to every extent possible. This is the time of the year when mice are moving indoors. Farmers, grain handlers, cottagers and

The Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan’s record third-quarter profits confi rm that the people of Saskatchewan can and should collect a better return on our potash, the NDP said last week.

“Saskatchewan people own the potash,” said N D P l e a d e r D wa i n Lingenfelter, reiterating points he made during the provincial leaders’ debate. “We can do better than a nickel in royalties for every dollar of potash extracted from Saskatchewan.”

The company sold a record volume of potash, worth over a billion dollars, in the third quarter of 2011. Meanwhile, it reports paying provincial mining and other taxes of only $53 million, fi ve per cent of the value sold, Lingenfelter claims.

For the fi rst nine months of 2011, he added, it paid $147 million on $3.3 billion of potash sales. While PotashCorp’s definition of “provincial mining and other taxes” differs from

Do a little dance . . . Musician, Karrnnel (background, centre) was at St. Gabriel School, Wednesday, sharing his joy of music with students, getting them to dance, guess the song, and generally, just have loads of fun. He was joined by fellow musicians Ray Bell and Daniel Koulack. By the look of joy on Annica Evanisky,

left, and Kiara Broeckel, the trio were a huge hit before playing an evening show at the Majestic Theatre in the second show of the Biggar and District Arts Council’s concert season. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Blaze destroys farmyard, sweeps prairie . . . An old farmyard west of Biggar on the Oban Road goes up in fl ames, Thursday. The blaze, undetermined at Independent press time, was propelled by winds, cutting a swath of scorched prairie and damage. Fortunately no one was hurt. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

Sask. residents are urged to take precautions against Hantavirushome owners, who are most likely to be exposed, should take precautions when cleaning rodent-infested buildings to prevent direct contact and breathing in of air particles that may be contaminated . Th is includes ventilating the building by opening doors and windows for at least 30 minutes before cleaning, using wet mopping methods and wearing gloves.”

Humans are most often exposed to the virus by breathing in air particles contaminated by deer mouse saliva, urine or droppings containing infectious hantaviruses. Hantavirus infection begins with fever, muscle aches, cough, headaches,

nausea, and vomiting. In rare cases, symptoms may get worse and lead to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), a rare but often fatal illness. H P S c a n p r o g r e s s rapidly into serious lung complicat ions. Individuals who develop fever or respiratory illness within one to six weeks of potential exposure should seek immediate med i ca l attention.

There have been 21 cases of Hantavirus reported in Saskatchewan since 1994, including four cases in 2004, one case in 2008, one case in 2010 and one this year. Exposure to hantavirus can be reduced by:• Blocking openings that might allow rodents from entering a building.• Storing human and animal food, water and garbage in containers with tightly fi tted lids.• Keeping yards clean, and storing woodpiles above the ground and away from the home.• When cleaning a home or community, be aware of animal droppings and nesting materials, and take appropriate precautions to avoid exposure.• Dampening areas c on taminated w i th rodent droppings with bleach disinfectant and removing droppings with

a damp mop or cloth to reduce the chance the virus may become airborne. Never remove d r o p p i n g s b y d r y sweeping or vacuuming.

For more detai led

i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t Hantavirus and how to prevent infection, please visit the Ministry of Health’s Web site at health.gov.sk.ca/hantavirus. Guidelines

for workplaces with heavy infestations are available at lrws.gov.sk.ca/hantavirus-disease-guidelines-protecting-workers-public.

PotashCorp record profi ts confi rm Sask. should be collecting more royalties: Lingenfelter

the Ministry of Energy and Resources’ defi nition of “Royalty/Tax,” both measures confirm that Saskatchewan people are not receiving a fair share from our potash, Lingenfelter said.

The company confi rmed that it is on track to collect a gross margin of $3 billion from its potash mines in 2011 and that they will continue to be hugely profitable going forward. CEO Bill

Doyle described growing demand for potash as a “powerful long-term trend.”

“If Saskatchewan moved from a nickel to about a dime per dollar of potash sold, we would have the funding for better health care, education, early learning and childcare, affordable housing and other priorities that matter to Saskatchewan families,” Lingenfelter concluded.

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by Dr. Rivian Weinerman and Dr. Marcus Hollander, Expert Advisors, EvidenceNetwork.ca

Each year, about 10 per cent of all Canadians suffer a mental health problem. Over the course of a lifetime, an estimated 20 per cent of all Canadians will experience a mental illness.

People often see their family doctors fi rst when experiencing a mental health problem, but many family physicians feel poorly prepared to handle mental health issues. Doctors receive very little training in mental health issues during medical school. Family physicians in Saskatchewan have identifi ed education on mental health problems and resources as a key area for improvement in their provision of mental health care. Family doctors in British Columbia have also rated mental health diagnosis, treatment and care planning as their highest priority need for further education, training and support.A training program for busy doctors

Now, a groundbreaking training program is helping B.C. family physicians provide better care to

Groundbreaking program for doctors leading to better care for mental health patients

their patients with mental health conditions — and is receiving positive reviews from the doctors who have used it, the patients they help, and mental health organizations across Canada.

In B.C., a group called the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC) turned to B.C. mental health experts to develop and adapt a training program for busy family doctors. The GPSC is a joint initiative of the B.C. Ministry of Health Services and the B.C. Medical Association with a mandate to support and sustain full service family practice. The adult mental health module consists of three, half-day interactive learning sessions delivered to family doctors in community practice around B.C. The learning sessions are interspersed with action periods during which the doctors make the changes required in their practices to try out what they have learned with their patients.

The learning module uses family practice (FP) “champions” to teach their colleagues the materials that cover screening tools, diagnostic assessment,

treatment options and long-term care planning. An important aspect to success is that medical offi ce assistants (MOAs) are also included in the training program to learn about scheduling and enhancing interpersonal skills, in regard to mental illness.

The learning module has a number of complex and complementary components, including training in cognitive behavioural therapy skills, that can be used with patients in short visits in the doctor’s offi ce. As well, doctors learn about mental health resources in their community and can refer the patient for telephone coaching and other supportive programs.

First introduced in the summer of 2009, by March 2011 more than 1200 of the province’s 3,300 family doctors had enrolled. The goal is to have all family physicians in the province who want this training to take the program.

A survey of GPs who have participated in the learning module shows overwhelming support for it, with more than 90 per cent saying the training

had resulted in improved patient care and 97 per cent saying they had learned something new that they were now incorporating into their practice. The vast majority (an average of 87 per cent) said it had enhanced both their skills and their confi dence in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.

GPs were asked to report on progress some three to six months after the end of training. More than 80 per cent reported they had used various mental health diagnosis and treatment tools and 94 per cent reported that their care has had a high impact on their patients. Some three to six months after training doctors noted that, for 79 per cent of patients, their ability to return to work was better, or much better. Moreover, the majority of physicians job satisfaction had improved. Waiting lists now exist for doctors to take the training, evidence that family doctors want to improve their skills and better help the large number of patients with mental health issues in their care.

Dr. Bruce Hobson, a Powell River family doctor and an early attendee, says “it has been the single biggest improvement in my practice in 28 years as a doctor.” Hobson estimates he now uses the new skills every day with more than 50 per cent of his patients. “So much of what a family doctor does has a signifi cant mental health component,” he says.Making a huge difference in lives

One patient helped by Hobson is a 46-year-old Powell River mother, who has struggled with depression for years. After Hobson took the module, she noticed that he became enthusiastic about working with her. With him she learned cognitive behaviour

techniques that she now uses every day such as stopping negative thoughts in her head and silencing the inner critical voice. Her depression has greatly improved and her personal outlook is optimistic for the fi rst time in years. “I feel like he is now treating all of me, the physical and the mental.” She also feels that CBT has helped her lose 100 pounds. She no longer deals with emotions by over eating and her blood pressure has returned to normal. “I think every doctor in Canada should be exposed to it. It has made a huge difference in my life,” she says.

The cost-effective program is easily transferable to other parts of Canada and could help reduce stigma, improve access to timely and effective care, and improve patient health. In fact, Louise Bradley, President and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada has noted about the B.C. program: “This innovative approach to reach and educate such an important group of physicians has the potential to improve the quality of help individuals with mental health problems receive from their family doctors all across Canada.”

Dr. Rivian Weinerman is the Regional Head, Division of Collaborative Care Psychiatry, Vancouver Island Health Authority, and the lead developer of the GPSC Mental Health Training Module. Marcus J. Hollander, PhD, is a national health services and policy researcher and an expert Advisor for EvidenceNetwork.ca, a comprehensive and non-partisan online resource designed to help journalists covering health policy issues in Canada. His fi rm is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of training modules for the GPSC.

Dear Editor:As members of Service

Employees International Union-West we are the greatest percentage of the staff at Biggar Hospital, Diamond Lodge and Home Care as well as members working positions in Public Health and various other health care services.

We are of course most thankful to be able to exercise our voting rights in the November 7 provincial election, although we wonder what is in store for us in the future.

Prior to the last provincial election we were told that Essential services Legislation was not a priority for the Sask Party although we quickly learned differently a short time after the ballots were counted. The legislation was quickly brought to the table and passed. Our members attempted to meet with Mr. Weekes, our legislative representative and were even given dates by the constituency secretary

and were in turn canceled prior to meeting in order to discuss our concerns with the impending legislation. We gave the opportunity for Mr. Weekes to meet with us at anytime, at his convenience, although that offer was never responded to prior to the legislation being passed. It causes us some concern that our citizens and voters in the constituency when we had issues that were of great importance to us.

Historically SEIU has always provided essential services to health care facilities when labour action has become an option to obtain a collective agreement. At times when negotiating the scope of the essential services in which we would provide, management often insisted on more support than we staff on a regular day to day basis.

Although we can somehow realize the public may promote the rationale behind the legislation that was quickly

passed to ensure services that we had always negotiated and provided - we can not understand the very point of declaring our members essential while allowing departments to function understaffed or days with no staffi ng in place at all. The mere idea of how this legislation was handled seems more of a self gratifying gesture for those who penned and passed it that a fair and open process involving those who both work the positions deemed essential and also vote.

SEIU-West members await the election results with anticipation of fairness, openness, accessibility, accountability and transparency although past practice has demonstrated that this in not always the treatment we receive.

Service Employees International Union-West

Tammy Ramsay, Chair, Biggar Hospital (948-3323)

David Roach, Chair, Diamond Lodge (948-3385)

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 5 MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

Here we are going into November. The 11th month of the year. As we venture forth into the winter season we await the arrival of the fi rst snow fall.

There is something to be said for the fi rst snow fall. It’s beautiful. The fl akes fl oat down and, no matter how you feel about winter, cover the ground like a big white blanket. It’s a bit magical really. I love the fi rst snow fall. I even like the winter season. (I don’t like the 40 below temps with wind chills). But there are lots of good things about winter.

Anyway, the month of November has a lot going for it. All Saints Day is November 1 followed by All Souls Day on November 2. These two celebrations are ones of remembrance

-- remembering and honouring the saints and then remembering all those who died.

One custom was for poor Christians to offer prayers for the dead in return for money or food (hence the name soul cakes). In the 19th and 20th centuries, children would go “souling” (similar to carol singing) but they would request alms or soul cakes. I’ve never heard of soul cakes but the recipe I found says they are similar to hot cross buns but without the currants or the cross on top.

November 4 is called Mischief Night when naughty things were done like putting things in the wrong place. In the English villages children played a game of “jolly minering”. They would raise money for sweets and fi reworks by

singing a song.The next night,

November 5, is Guy Fawkes Night. For those who don’t know the story Guy Fawkes saved Parliament from being blown up in what is known as the Gunpowder Plot. At one time celebrations were held throughout the day with bells ringing and cannons fi ring and, of course, beer.

We celebrate Remembrance Day on November 11 but it is also the Feast of St. Martin (or Martinmas Days). The harvest was celebrated and the farm workers would be looking for new jobs so many “job” fairs were held. Hopper cakes made with seeds and whole grains were served along with a beef dish.

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Park lights honour loving wife, mother . . . Mike Beadle, right, and Biggar Mayor Ray Sadler are pictured in front of one of the new lights in the Sandra Schmirler Olympic Gold Park walking path at the Rec Complex. Beadle graciously donated the funding for six new lights on the path in memory of his wife, Linda. The Town was pleased to accept the donation and assist with the installation of the lights. A plaque has been placed on one of the lights to commemorate Linda’s life and the enjoyment she found in using the path. Residents are invited to take advantage of the new lighting and the many benefi ts the use of the path provides. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

No fan of photographers . . . Jenny Silvernagle does her best ‘I’m Hollywood, leave me alone’ grab for the camera, Thursday as Erin Boisvert, left, unsuccessfully attempted to get Jenny to carve a pumpkin. Great Plains College was in the Halloween spirit with many students carving a pumpkin - the best receiving a prize. (Independent Paparazzi Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

the Lord Mayor’s Show is celebrated. This was fi rst held in 1215 to mark the Lord Mayor of London’s year in offi ce. It starts off with a parade followed by celebrations throughout the city. It is not cancelled for any reason except a major event such as the Black Death in 1852 and the

funeral of the Duke of Wellington in 1852.

St. Ceceila Day is celebrated on November 22. She is the patron saint of music. St. Andrew’s Day is celebrated on November 30. St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland.

You can see why November is called the month of celebrations

and festivals. Not only that it often marks the countdown to Christmas shopping and the buildup to Christmas offi ce parties and carol festivals and late night shopping events and so on.

November’s sky is chill and drear,

November’s leaf is red and sear.

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I wasn’t there!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

by Bob MasonYours Truly has written

quite a bit of stuff about the places he has been and the things he has done. (We’ve all been places and done things!), but the other day a fellow asked him if there were many places he hadn’t been.

Some question, eh? But YT started thinking!

By Gosh,” I thought. “I’ll bet that telling about those places where I’ve never been will be a lot more interesting than my usual dull stuff!” So here goes!

Ahem! The history books tell us that one, Christopher

Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492, but they never mention the dim-witted, just out of jail Roberto Masono who was

scrubbing the decks of the Santa Maria when land was fi rst sighted!

Mason had noticed a few shorebirds circling around the ship for a few days, but when he told the “Sail on, Sail on!” captain about them, the captain (as usual!) didn’t pay much attention (People still don’t pay much attention to R.M.!) After all, how could any ignorant deck-scrubber, just out of jail,know anything important,eh?

So, guess whose name is in every history book! And also guess whose name is never mentioned in anything but some “Most Wanted” list! I’ll bet that he scrubbed a mean deck though!

The pages of history are not full of these little guys, but as one of his 100,000 direct descendants (who weren’t there either!) we would all like to put “also ran” after his name!

I’m not sure what the going wage for “Masons” was when Mr. Cheaps decided to built his pyramid at Giza. The book sez that it took 100,000 slaves 20 years to move those 2,300,000 stone blocks. But it doesn’t tell how many “Masons” were employed to keep it level!

YT wasn’t there himself (Thanks Heavens) but one can be pretty sure that one of our far-off relations developed a lot of muscle (mostly in his head) pulling those stones.

But there must have been a “Mason” involved!

Some years ago, when YT was on construction, we were building a short bridge over a small creek, and when the boss forgot to bring his level, he seemed astounded when Yours Truly just measured from the horizontal beams down to the water!

Mebbe our relation

was one of the Egyptian scientists who discovered that water seeks its own level, eh?

It’s a pretty sure thing that the handiwork of those ancient people will be around for a long time yet. And even if we weren’t there, some of our relations were!

They tell me that the “Potato Famine” in Ireland caused an awful lot of migration, mostly to the U.S.A. (so what else is new?).

But family-wise, we have always suspected that some of our relations came to Canada via Devonshire, England.

YT of course wasn’t there either when the Great Famine struck, but he can sympathize with the ones who were, and brought with them one of our family’s most valued customs, our love of potatoes!

Since we were very young, potatoes have been one of our family’s favourite foods. Baked, boiled, scalloped, fried or even raw!

Like mentioned above, YT wasn’t there, but somehow, something urged old Alec from down in Kingsland to call “Mason”’ “a darlin’ Irish name!” Murphy, mebbe. But Mason!

Much as Yours Truly likes to claim that he was in attendance during a lot of famous happenings, he has to admit that a lot of historic things took place without him!

Many of us have heard the expression “Et Tu Brut”, words uttered by Julius Caesar just after his friends slew him! A lot of those assassins changed their names and fl ed to Gaul soon afterwards.

I’m not exactly sure which one of their million family trees YT is on, but I understand that one of their daughters married a Mason boy and went to England in 1066 with William (the conquering guy). This might be all baloney, but YT likes to think that some Roman blood still fl ows through his veins! Not being much of a politician though, he

is against their habit of killing the opposition! But you never know!

YT is kind of proud for not being there for this one! How can sane, ordinary people ever get to the cruel point that they were at during World War One?

Our answer now is, that the things that caused it all were neither ordinary or sane!

One of YT’s far-off relatives, Hans (from Germany), although probably a nice, right thinking guy, was told that he had a grudge against an other far-off relative (also a nice guy!) from England. And some how they decided to fi ght each other on the fi elds of yet another distant cousin’s in France!

And so, in defense of what, they stood there almost toe to toe (some alliteration, eh?) and fought until the whole deal had cost the world some 105,000,000 lives!

As mentioned, Yours Truly wasn’t there (Thank Heavens!) but the thought

that good, down to earth thinking people could be made to act like animals makes him want to forget!

Sometimes I wonder if civilization has improved that much, or whether that continent-fi nding pyramid-building, Caesar-killing, potato-worshipping Somme soldier, was really me in disguise, doing what our descendants will probably do in the future!

There have been a lot of historic happenings n the past, but this little column, in this little paper, scrawled by this little unimportant guy, isn’t one of them! History doesn’t mention little us that often, but we know that we are among the most important people in the world! Mebbe we weren’t there personally ourselves, but we can be sure that one of our far-off relatives was!

We swab decks, carve blocks of stone, build pyramids, kill Caesars, plant potatoes and fi ght wars.

But we’re still here, eh?

Saskatoon/Biggar

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Remembrance…pass it on!

Parade and ServicesFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 • 11:00 a.m.

at Biggar Community Hall• Organizations and individuals wishing to take part in the Biggar Remembrance Day Parade should assemble in kitchen area at Biggar Community Hall at 10:30 a.m.• Interdenominational Choir, 10:30 a.m. at Biggar Community Hall

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St. Gab off to District play . . . St. Gabriel Saint, Cody Thompson, swats the ball, Tuesday at Biggar Central School during Sectional play. The Saints moved on to Kyle this past weekend for District playoffs. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Diamond Lodge News

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

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I would like to thank the following people for

helping make the installation of the lights

along the walkway at thenorth end of the Sandra Schmirler Olympic Gold Park possible as a

Memorial to Linda Faye Beadle.

In gratitude, Michael Beadle and family

• David Burton of Advance Ag & Industrial Ltd.;• Adrian de Haan of Biggar Electrical Services;• Russell Af eck of Bear Hills Rentals & Machine Works;• Jeff Seidl of 1st Ave. Collision Centre;• Bob Clothier of Grondin Funeral Services;• Sharon Petrowsky of North American Lumber;• The crew of the Town of Biggar;• Joanne and Chuck Lobdell; Fanny and Don Mullin; Joyce and Alvin Sutherland; Cloty Meschishnick; and Arthur Beadle.

Greetings from Dia-mond Lodge. We had an-other busy week.

On Monday we stretched our muscles with exercis-es and played ball. Easy Living clothes came and we had some eager shop-pers.

On Tuesday morning we had current events and played fl oor Yatzee in the afternoon.

On Wednesday we took aim with a game of ring toss. In the afternoon we boarded the handi-bus and went to the music jam at New Horizons. When we got back home everyone was ready for

BCS Newsby Taylor Darroch and Tay-ler McCarty

It has certainly been a very busy week for our sports teams!

The blazer football team played Shellbrook here on Saturday in their fi rst play-off game. They were victori-ous and will be going to Wa-trous (Mr. Thomas’ school) this weekend to play them in the Provincial Quarter-Final! Good luck boys; keep up the great season!

Not to be left out, the se-nior girl’s volleyball played Landis on Tuesday night and won! The girls will be heading to Kindersley this Friday night for a tourna-ment, so play hard girls! The senior boys are also practicing hard and play-ing some exhibition games to prepare for their next tournament on November 18. The junior girls went to Rosetown on Tuesday for their fi nal tournament. They competed hard and placed a solid third.

The junior boys also com-peted in their sectionals here

on Tuesday. They played well, but unfortunately fell a little short and will not be moving on. Congrats on an awesome season juniors! With the fall sports winding down, our winter sports, bas-ketball and curling, will be starting up again! Players have been checking in with coaches regularly to see how soon they can get started, and coaches have been busy booking games and tourna-ments for the season.

Remember that Monday is Halloween so be sure to dress up in a costume so you

can better your chances of winning the costume con-test. Each participant gets a treat during period 1 and each class will be judging for best costume at that time. Bring 75 cents for a Hallow-een doughnut during period 2! The SRC will be having a Kate Sagon perogie sale this Thursday, Nov. 3. High school students, remember not to pack a lunch.

Now let’s keep hoping that the weather stays nice for just a little bit longer so we won’t have to go trick-or-treating in the snow!

Fortnightly met at the Museum on October 15. Acting President Loreen Grondin welcomed the ladies to a beautiful fall setting.

Acting secretary Au-drey Ross read a poem on “Hugs”. Minutes and fi nancial statement were read and approved. Au-drey will write the an-nual Christmas letter. Discussion about the sea-son will be made at the next meeting.

The pages of Fortnight-ly for the Heritage Album are complete, thanks to Rae Chamberlain and the ladies.

The program was pre-sented by Josie Kerr and Joanne Lobdell. They in-troduced Stuart Wilson, who told his personal story of two tragic acci-

Fortnightlyby Alice Ellis

happy hour. Thursday morning we

were stretching our mus-cles again with exercises and playing ball. In the afternoon we had a full house out to play their favorite game, bingo.

On Friday we had nine residents for barbecue lunch and in the after-noon, we had sing-a-long.

On Saturday morning we played a few games of Home Sweet Home Bingo and then we watched Rio Bravo in the afternoon, starring John Wayne and Dean Martin, and enjoyed some popcorn puffs.

On Sunday morning some of the ladies got their nails done, did some reading and folded tow-els. Everyday of the week some of our residents fold towels, they love to do it, and the laundry girls sure appreciate it. Perdue United Church, along with their choir, did our Sunday service.

There were many visi-tors this week, and our residents sure appre-ciate the company. We have also enjoyed the nice weather, either sitting outside or taking walks, enjoying the fall colours.

dents and his out-of-body experiences.

When he was 19 years old he and his father were in a serious truck accident in Saskatoon. His father had a severe injury to his head. Stuart was taken to the hospi-tal attached to part of the truck. He was given a 95 per cent chance of recovery.

He spent 17 1/2 months in a coma, the latter part induced. He stated that

he saw what was happen-ing, he was in no pain and was at peace. When he awakened he asked about the nurse who had been so kind to him.

After three years in hos-pital, he had to learn to read and write and think for himself. He gradually regained his strength and abilities.

He suffered another major accident in the Rockies while on a truck route and was able to

save his mate.The group asked many

questions and shared their own particular ex-perience.

Today Stuart feels that “he wasn’t meant to die” and that one should never give up hope.

Joanne thanked him for sharing his experience with the ladies.

Carol East supplied a tasty lunch, followed by the usual social hour.

Mitch Lehnert sets the ball last Tuesday during Section playoffs. The Blazers hosted, unfortunately couldn’t advance to District play. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam

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Agriculture MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

by Calvin DanielsIn the world of agriculture we are into the time of year where issues tend to cool, and farmers have a moment to exhale and relax just a little bit.Harvest is

complete, and in the case of 2011 it was a long fall season with generally good weather conditions which allowed farmers to put the crop in the bin without a lot of adversity. The result for most was an average crop, or better, put in the bin in good condition, in a year when grain and oilseed

2011 crop - so far, so goodprices are as good across the board as they have ever been.

The mood regarding the 2011 crop has to be generally good.With the

current crop h a r v e s t e d , it is still too early for most farmers to begin more than

rudimentary planning for 2012, so that is not yet on the issue agenda.In Saskatchewan

there is an election which might attract some farmer attention, but agriculture is not exactly high on the issue agenda.

That is the case for a couple of reasons.On the one hand many

of the key issues in terms of farmers relate to safety nets, and for the most part participation in the programs with the federal government are longer terms deals that neither front-running party, the Saskatchewan Party, or New Democrats are about to opt out of.And then there is the

simple truth of money. In Saskatchewan health care, education, and debt payment takes up the largest portion of the province’s spending pie. With all

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other expenditures, highways, social services, agriculture and other departments divvying up what are the crumbs of expenditures, there is simply little expectation of signifi cant changes in agriculture spending.So while the vote

November 7 in Saskatchewan is important, it is not a big event in terms of key issues.Which puts most

farmers back on the Canadian Wheat Board.There is a lot of effort

being put into rallying support for a last ditch effort to make the

federal government pay attention in terms of maintaining the single desk selling agency for Western Canadian wheat, durum and export barley.It is interesting an

organization such as the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a debate on the issue, even as the Saskatchewan Chamber has come out in favour of change.That a local Chamber

is wading into the fray by providing a public forum for both sides is interesting, although it might be too late to have an effect since

the Conservatives look completely entrenched in its view and in its course of action.It is too bad the debates

had not been held earlier, and that there was some feeling the federal government might listen to the groundswell.While Prime Minister

Stephen Harper and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz have deaf ears on the issue, the way of democracy is to raise a voice and hope the powers in Ottawa fi nally realize it is voters talking.

(Dated October 24)At a glanceThe CWB released its latest Pool Return Outlook (PRO) for the 2011-12 crop year on October 27 after 1:30 p.m. The PROs provide farmers with the latest projections for the total CWB pooled returns they will receive for the entire crop year, from all markets, for their particular class, grade and protein-level of wheat, durum and barley. The monthly PROs also include market commentary compiled by CWB analysts, explaining the factors that are infl uencing international grain prices. Information about the CWB’s current

Canadian Wheat Board Bulletinpricing level for wheat is also included.

Oct. 25 was the last day for kids to enter the World Pasta Day colouring contest, sponsored by the CWB and Old Spaghetti Factory restaurants to promote pasta and durum wheat consumption. Entries were available at all Old Spaghetti Factory restaurants across Canada. Kids could win a Nintendo 3DS and a $100 restaurant gift card. World Pasta Day is celebrated around the globe each year on Oct. 25. Western Canadian farmers are the world’s top producers of durum wheat - the main ingredient of quality pasta. For more information and great pasta recipes, check out the CWB’s consumer Web site at prairiewheat.ca.

Farmers are reminded that Oct. 31 is the deadline to sign up for Series A delivery contract programs and CWB Identity Preserved

Contract Programs, with the exception of Canada Western Red Winter wheat, which had a sign-up deadline of Sept. 30. A completed delivery contract is needed to deliver all board grains, including those priced through CWB Producer Payment Options. Delivery contracts must be completed before receiving a cash ticket for grain delivered to an elevator. Farmers can also renew their delivery permits online through CWB e-Services. To create a new e-Services account, simply click the e-Services tab at cwb.ca and follow the instructions under How do I register? For more details on delivery contracts and permits, go to cwb.ca/delivery.

Sign-up for GrainFlo, the CWB’s optional delivery program for milling wheat and durum continues until Oct. 31 or until tonnage limits are reached. Under GrainFlo, farmers

can deliver into two defi ned delivery periods and receive storage payments calculated from Jan. 1, 2012. Period 1 runs from Dec. 15 to March 15, and Period 2 runs from March. 16 to June 29. For Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) the program offers 100 per cent acceptance, and for Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD), the program offers the same acceptance level as Series A contracts. More details can be found cwb.ca/grainfl o.

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Asquith NewsNeil Millard 329-4235

The Texas Rangers hold a 3-3 edge in the best of seven World Series, and can seal their fi rst cham-pionship when they play the Cardinals on Wednes-day, October 26. It might even be postponed due to rain. Go Rangers!

Still with baseball - Can-ada defeated the U.S.A. to win the Pan-Am Games held in Mexico. The score was 2-1. Andrew Albers of North Battleford went six and two-thirds innings and struck out eight bat-ters. Canada beat “Uncle Sam” and won the Gold Metal! Former Blue Jay Ernie Whitt was the man-ager for Canada.

The leaves around town are really beginning to fall to the ground now. It has been good exercise raking them up!

Spiritual Munching: Jesus began his ministry by reading from Isaiah 61:1 1-2.

Joan Brown conducted

the Church service at Diamond Lodge in Biggar on Sunday, Oct. 23.

Bingo was held on Fri-day, Oct. 28 in the seniors hall.

Everyone is invited to workout at the se-niors hall every Tuesday and Thursday of every week. It reminds me of spring training. Come one - Come all for a great workout!

Happy Birthday and congratulations to all who will be celebrating wedding anniversaries this month.

The seniors will not be holding their meeting on Monday, Nov. 7 due to the provincial election. Get out to vote - Vote as you please - but vote!

Remembrance Day is on Friday, Nov. 11. Please make an effort to at-tend!

The seniors meeting will be held on Oct. 31 in the seniors hall at 1 p.m.

Landis Good newsby Don Sizer

The good news this week is that the fallen leaves have been raked and put in orange bags on display for Halloween.

The bad news is that most of these will be tak-en to the landfi ll. I prefer to keep them until spring and put the leaves in the

garden or compost them.I was going to talk about

a farmer invented ma-chine called a barge. They were not intended to go on water but to salvage a very poor crop. A large pull-type combine was used, usually a Holt or or Massey. The crop was cut and elevated into a large box or bin made of wood with a fl oor that dropped down when it was full.

Yes, I have had the plea-sure of getting in there and making a stack out of wheat heads and Russian thistle.

These stacks or piles were later hauled to the thresh machine by a trac-tor and bull rake. They were hard to pull apart with a fork. But in those days the old saying was,

Asquith Town Council held its regular council meeting on Tuesday, Oc-tober 11. A motion was made to

issue a building permit to Barry Staver to move a house on to his lot at 450 Cecil Street.Council moved to autho-

rize the Bylaw Enforce-ment Offi cer to proceed with issuing summons to individuals for violations of bylaws.The Town will be con-

tracting Gilchrist and Co. to do the 2011 municipal

Asquith Council News for the Month of October

audit for $4,300 and the 2012 and 2013 audits for $3,800 each year.A motion was made to

purchase a John Deere Z950A Commercial Mow-er for $7,064.20.Council also accepted

the cemetery policy for the newest portion of the cemetery, which will be allowing for fl at memo-rial markers only.An inquiry letter was

received regarding some concerns regarding Bur-well Park. Council moved to have a letter sent back

to the individual pointing out that the boundaries of the park have not moved since the land was dedi-cated to become a park, and that there will be no plans to develop this park as anything other than a green space. As well, the commemorative plaque that was installed has never been moved.A letter of inquiry was re-

ceived regarding whether or not Council will al-low a modular home to be moved on to its lots on Andrew Street. This issue was tabled to the November meeting.

Council again looked at whether or not it would be feasible for those who bank with the Royal Bank and with TD to be able to pay online. It was observed by Council that the costs charged by these two banks are still prohibitive, and that it would not be fair to other taxpayers to foot the bill. It is suggested that those individuals who bank with these institutions put pressure on their bank for change.Have a happy and safe

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Landis Wildcats hit the Biggar Central School gym last Tuesday for Junior District playoffs. Although the team didn’t advance, they made the fi nal, and had a great year. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Lock’s away! . . . Crystal Bullock shows off the pony-tails she had cut off at O’Hair recently. Crystal had her long locks removed, donating them to cancer patients for wigs. Good show, Crystal! (Submitted Photo)

Lydden club closes with donation . . . Lydden Community Club members Marilyn Schnedar, Maggie Lindgren, Sylvia Thomson, Ruby Lehnert and Mo-nique Carruthers, hand a cheque for $927.75 to Janet Mair and Louise Singer of the Friends of the Lodge. The money was the fi nal disbursement of funds from the Lydden Community Club, and will go to the Diamond Lodge replacement project. It was the fi nal act for the club which had its origins in 1925, serving the community in an exemplary fashion until their fi nal meeting in 2009. The com-munity will be a little less than it once was with their loss. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

“Well, at least we got enough grain for seed for next year.”

I’ll try to get a picture for next week!

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

James Yachyshen

Speaking up for the Biggar Constituency

“For The Right Reasons”

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(306) 292-8416 Authorized by the Business Manager for James Yachyshen

I am writing in response ot the October 17 article titled “The Sask Party will keep Saskatchewan moving forward: Wall”.

In the fi rst two weeks of campaigning, I talked to almost 1,000 people on doorsteps in the Big-gar constituency, I heard many concerns about health care, education, infrastructure, affordabil-ity, and care for seniors. People are questioning: In a time of great pros-perity for this province, why can’t we do better for our people? Voters are concerned that the Sask Party government measures success only by corporate style economic data rather than real positive benefi ts for all residents.

I have intentionally walked up to houses with Sask Party signs in their yards. Sask Party sup-porters claim that we are a “have” province now thanks to Brad Wall. As a resource based, ex-port economy, I believe-worldwide demand for our resources has turned

the tide on our econo-my, not the Sask Party government. In the past four years we have seen unprecedented prices for oil, potash, uranium, and grain. Indeed, these

external forces have im-proved the outlook for much of the Saskatch-ewan economy.

Despite the increase in commodity prices, our people are not feeling the same boom. This can be seen through the rising

Hi, my name is Randy Weekes. It is my honour to be running as your Saskatchewan Party can-didate for the November 7 provincial election.

I have deep roots in the Biggar constituency, be-ing born in Biggar and growing up on the family farm. After graduating from Biggar Composite High School, I studied at the University of Sas-katchewan and received a Diploma in Agriculture, and earned my Compe-tent Toastmaster award with Toastmaster Inter-national. After Univer-sity, I returned to the family farm and ranch, with my wife and three children.

I am an active member in the community, being a member of St. Gabriel’s Parish and a fourth De-gree Knight of Columbus. I am a past chair of the Saskatchewan Feeder Co-op Association and a past member of the Board of Directors for Saskatch-ewan Cattle Feeders As-sociation.

During my time as an MLA I served as Gov-ernment Whip as well as Vice-Chair of the caucus’ Standing Policy Com-mittee on Crowns and Central Agencies and

was also a member of the House Services Com-mittee.

My wife Cindy and I continue to make our home near Biggar.

While campaigning throughout the constitu-ency, I have been hearing that residents are happy

and confident with the way Brad Wall and the Saskatchewan Party gov-ernment have kept its 2007 campaign promises and handled the province and economy over the past four years and would like to see the province continue to move for-

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demand at food banks, a stagnant minimum wage, and rent fees escalating far more rapidly than incomes. Young families are being squeezed fi-nancially forcing more women into the work force. Families struggle to fi nd childcare and do not have quality family time. Pensioners living on a fixed income feel the same pinch. The NDP are committed to posi-tive change where you benefi t!

I have, and will continue to invest a considerable amount of time to hear from residents in order to represent you to the best of my ability in Regina. I am asking that you carefully consider the qualifi cations and integ-rity of your candidates. I am devoted to serving the best interests of this riding, our province, my home.SincerelyGlenn Wright, NDP can-didate for Biggar Con-stituency

Glenn Wright, NDP candi-date for Biggar Constitu-ency

ward.The Saskatchewan

Party has released its platform for the coming four years, if re-elected, it is a positive, fiscally responsible platform that has realistic and sustain-able promises that will benefi t all Saskatchewan residents.

I have been hearing concerns that under an NDP government that is set on increasing Royalty Rates to fund unrealistic and unreasonable prom-ises, that the province will see a slowdown in the resource sector and incur the massive layoffs that Alberta experienced. There is also concern that in a time that the economy is still volatile, if implemented, these promises would push the province into defi cit and increase debt.

Another concern is that because the province is doing so well at this time, many people may not come out to vote, which could affect the outcome of the election.

I would like to remind everyone that when they come out to vote they need to bring identifi ca-tion that hs their NAMES and RESIDENTIAL ad-dress or LAND location

on it. Your BOX numbers WILL NOT be accepted. If your license does not have your residential ad-dress or land location on it, I encourage you to go to your local SGI offi ce and have them issue a new one with these added, at

no cost to you. I think the best aspects

about Saskatchewan are its people, its diverse landscape and its unlim-ited economic potential.

I am respectfully ask-ing for your support on November 7 and the op-

Randy Weekes, Sask Par-ty candidate for Biggar Constituency

portunity to continue representing you in the Saskatchewan Legisla-ture.

Thank youRandy Weekes, Sask

Party candidate for Big-gar Constituency

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

It’s coming! Winter is on it’s way!

Apparently, the Farmer’s Almanac prediction is for frigid

temperatures and below normal snowfall. We shall see. But, in the meantime, we could prepare our gardens for this prediction.

Mulching will help insulate the soil and plant roots. Insulating the soil will prevent the spring and fall freezing and thawing. Have you ever had tulip bulbs laying on top of the soil in spring? The alternate freezing and thawing will cause heaving in the soil, and that can force your bulbs up and right out of the soil. Left out in the elements is very dangerous for tulip and lily bulbs!

A mulch will help to retain the heat in the soil and keep it from escaping. This heat will protect the root systems of plants and trees. The mulch will also retain the moisture in the soil, once again keeping the roots healthy.

A mulch will also keep the ground frozen. When we have a January thaw,

or brief time of warmth, if the soil does warm up and thaw a bit, the plant could be fooled into thinking, “Yea, spring is

here!” Then it will start to come alive, and to start new growth, only to be killed instantly as soon as the winter comes back!

What to mulch with? The very best mulch is snow. But, if the predictions are true, we may not have the snow we need early enough to keep our trees and plants snugly for the winter. So, we should mulch now. What with? Leaves are a

plentiful source of mulch right now. If you have a shredder, shredding these will make an even better mulch. Leaves could blow away, so this is a bit of a head scratcher, but I’m going to try watering down the leaves, and then hopefully they will not be blown away before the snow comes.

Weed free straw works well too. A two to four inch layer of this mulch will have to be removed in the spring, so keep that in mind, keep it loose and easy to rake. Bark mulch will deplete the nitrogen levels in the soil, thus depriving your plants of that green producing fertilizer. What happens is, the bark will start to decompose, and nitrogen is used in the decomposition stages. Something to keep in mind when we mulch with bark in the spring to keep the weeds at bay and to retain moisture.

Little critters will enjoy your mulch come the harshest part of winter. So, keep this in mind when applying the mulch. Pull it away from

Mulching with the leaves from your lawn this fall will keep your trees and plants protected for the win-ter. (Photos from metro-creatives.com)

Time to oil and sharpen the tools and hang them up in the garden shed. Let the stems and branches of the perennials die back and act as a protective mulch for the plants.

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the stems and trunks of trees and plants so that the mice will not chew on the bark, another cause of winter death in plants. Having the mulch too close to the trunks and stems will also cause cankers, and ultimately kill the plant.

Harsh winds will strip any moisture from the needles in evergreens and some shrubs. Protect them by wrapping them in burlap or spraying with an “anti-desiccants”. Apparently, anti-desiccants will also prolong the life of your live Christmas tree, probably a good thing to have around.

Plants that have grafts on them need a rather thicker mulch. The graft areas, like on tea roses,

could be covered with soil or compost.

Leaving the branches and stems on the plants is another good mulch. The plant will collapse around itself, thus protecting the soil at its

base. The snow will get trapped in the tangle and create more protection. So, put the secateurs away for now, let it look messy out there, we can clean it up in the spring!

The Great Plains Pumpkin . . . Great Plains College student Allie Pearce gets a hand from wee pumpkin artist, Keith Bendall, Thursday.

The college held a Halloween contest for the best pumpkin carving, and Keith was determined to win! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Homes for Sale in Biggar (MLS)Farmland for Sale (MLS) Wardrop RM 317 2099 ac. Irrigation RM 284 1855 ac. Pobran RM 343 1229 ac. Weekes RM 347 1226 ac. Yurchuk RM 342 693 ac. Dixon RM 346 640 ac. HillCor RM 466 322 ac. Gray RM 346 480 ac. Zenert RM 342 463 ac. Whitmore RM 316 320 ac. Holbrook RM 280 317 ac. Green RM 317 160 ac. Swanson RM 376 160 ac.

Acreages for Sale (MLS) Clarke Rosetown $589,900Egert Biggar *$290,000Fuster Stranraer $249,900Kerr Biggar $235,000Jordan Wilkie $200,000Hamilton Dodsland $199,900Herschel Ac. Herschel *$195,000Unity Ac. Unity $185,000Woods Road Biggar $174,900Dodsland Dodsland $179,900Rawson Rosetown $169,000Dzialo Maymont $145,000Sutherland Wilkie $85,000Elliott Elrose $85,000

Sale Pending Crozier Biggar $199,900Jordan Wilkie $200,000Zenert RM 342 463 ac.

Recently SoldMcKee RM 376 307 ac.

HillCor RM 466 160 ac. Lalonde RM 345 160 ac. Perdue Ac. Perdue $199,000Johannson Asquith $359,000

Commercial Property (MLS) Demaine Hotel Demaine $399,900218 Main Street Biggar $39,000

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406 7th Ave E $178,900 Out of Town Property313 6th Ave E $175,000 Landis 102 3rd E $149,000 412 3rd Ave E $132,000 Rosetown Condo $98,900 509 7th Ave W $97,000 Perdue 909 8th St $89,900

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with Cst. HathawayAll summer long and

even into the fall season the RCMP has had issues with All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) being operated within the towns of Biggar and Per-due.

Municipal and Provincial law states that no one should operate an ATV within town limits. This includes all high-ways, grid roads, streets and back alleys. ATV’s are meant to be driven on such surfaces as dirt, grass or gravel. ATV’S include mini-bikes, dirt bikes and quads. This law has been put into place because ATV’s cannot be licensed in the province of Saskatchewan.

Here are some of the com-mon offenses that ATV’s continually commit within in town and may not be aware of their consequences if caught . . . “Under The All Terrain Vehicles Act”, Section 3 (1) - operate an all terrain vehicle without a driver’s license if over the age of 16 - $150; Section 7(1) - operate an all terrain vehicle on the traveled por-tion of a highway without authorization - $150; Section 16 (1) (c) - exceed a reason-able and safe speed - $150; Section 17(1) (g) - fail to immediately stop all terrain vehicle on request of a peace offi cer - $90.

All information regarding ATV operation within Sas-katchewan can be found on-line under “The All Terrain

by Karen IttermanThe New Horizons is wish-

ing all the youngsters a safe Halloween this evening!

Jam Session was held on Wednesday, October 19 with 63 people in attendance. The MC for the afternoon of entertainment was Gord Besse, Donna Hoogeveen, Rita Besse, Florence Ham-mond and Barb Beirnes pro-vided lunch. Chris Ogrod-nick greeted the guests at the door. The entertainers were Country Pride (Julie Prentice from Rosetown, Sandy McIntrye from Brock and AJ Nobes from Flax-combe). Joan and Wilf Rice and Rose Keogan from Bat-tleford also entertained for the afternoon. Hilbert Kerbs traveled from Asquith to jam with Lydia Kolberg, Bob Wiseman, Al Hartley and Bernard Ochs from Landis. The Town of Biggar handy

New HorizonsActivities

van was used to bring some Diamond Lodge residents to attend the musical after-noon. Or next Jam Session will be on Nov. 16.

The regular Wednesday evening Kaiser club scores for Oct. 19 were Reg Turn-er 266, Gord Besse 247, Pat Turner 238 and Marie Roesch 205.

New Horizons kaiser was played on Friday, Oct. 21 with eight players in at-tendance. Maxine Sully was the host and also provided the lunch. At the end of play Cecilia Dick came in fi rst place with her score of 232, second place winner was Reg Turner with a score of 214, and third place winner was Joanne Kral with her score of 211.

The Monday afternoon Kaiser club scores for Oct. 24 were Clarence Bender 247, Mildred Henne 246,

Reg Turner 230, and Joyce Colbert 230. The highest scoring game was Myrtle Althouse and Maxine Sully with 63.

New Horizons bingo was held on Monday, Oct. 24 in the evening with 13 in attendance. The caller for the evening was Bill Fisher with Ed Pollock looking after the cash and Blanche Borchardt collecting the tickets. The half-and-half winner was Joan Smith and the blackout winner was Barb Swyryda. The next bingo will be Nov. 10.

The afternoon carpet bowl-ers played on Tuesday, Octo-ber 25 with Aileen Smith’s team of Dinah Kegler, Marie Roesch, Blanche Borchardt and Alma Redlich coming in first place, and Ed Smith’s team of Florence Johnson, Pat Turner, Barb Swyryda and John Nyquist placing second.

A Mountie MomentVehicles Act” or visit the SGI Web site. I suggest everyone who has questions, concerns or owns an ATV view this Act and become familiar with the do’s and don’ts of ATV usage. Along with a fi ne, the RCMP may seize the ATV at their discretion, considering the offense com-mitted, and retain the ATV in our possession.

If you see a police offi-cer with their lights and/

or sirens on, signaling you to pull over, then the ATV operator is required by law to stop the vehicle and pull over. If the operator does not pull over and runs from the police, the offense be-comes greater than just a fi ne under The All Terrain Vehicle Act, this offense now becomes a Criminal Code offense under Section 249.1 (1) - Flight - and is guilty of an indictable/summary

offense and liable to impris-onment or a substantially large fi ne.

It is the law to pull over for a peace offer. Fleeing from police involves erratic driv-ing to avoid apprehension, which could leave the op-erator with severe injuries or death.

Please be smart when op-erating an ATV’s, feel free to contact the RCMP.

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MEMORIAMSOBITUARIES

CARD OF THANKS

Teresa KobelskyTeresa Barbara Kobelsky

(Scherman) was born on December 21, 1918, Scott, Sask. and entered into rest on October 12, 2011, Biggar, Sask. at the age of 92 years.

She married Nickolas Kobelsky on October 18, 1938. They lived in Leipzig, Sask., then Palo and farmed in the Wolfe area from 1944-1977 before retiring to Wilkie, Sask. After Nicholas’ passing, Teresa moved to Biggar in 1995 spending her last years at the Diamond Lodge.

She is lovingly remembered by her 11 children, Edith (Andrew) Danderfer of Biggar, Sask., Paul (Karen) Kobelsky of Landis, Sask., Pauline Kushner of Saskatoon, Sask., Donna Moyer of Onanole, Man., Bob Kobelsky of Landis, Sask. and special friend Ida of Battleford, Sask., Wilma (Bruce) Sizer of

Battleford, Sask., Gerry (Julie) Kobelsky of Landis, Sask., Margaret (Myles) Impey of Saskatoon, Sask., Mildred (Gary) Af eck of Landis, Sask., Norm (Ellie) Kobelsky of Biggar, Sask. and Ken (Dolores) Kobelsky of Biggar, Sask.; 38 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Nickolas (1979); one infant daughter; son-in-law, Ron Moyer; daughter-in-law, Lorraine Kobelsky; grandson, John Sizer; granddaughter, Geradine Sizer; her parents and brothers and sisters.

Prayers were held on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. with Donna Moyer and Vera Halter presiding. Funeral Service was held Monday, October 17, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Landis, Sask. with Father Ray Senger as celebrant. Eulogist was Dale Kobelsky; readers were Wilma Sizer and Dorothy Wirachowsky; altar servers were Garrett and Joshua Hawkins; intentions by Crystal Perratt. Music was by Landis Community Choir with Louise Souillet-Hawkins and Bernadette Garrett as organists. Honourary Bearers were all those who shared in Teresa’s life. Active Bearers were Paul Kobelsky, Bob Kobelsky, Gerry Kobelsky, Norm Kobelsky, Ken Kobelsky, Ray Leidl. Interment followed at Landis Cemetery. In lieu of owers, donations may be

made to Friends of the Lodge, c/o Biggar & District Community Foundation, Box 489, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0

Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar were entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”, 948-2669.

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Martin ‘Bud’ LeinenweberMartin ‘Bud’ LeinenweberMartin ‘Bud’ Leinenweber

passed away peacefully on October 14, 2011 at Poplar Court, Wilkie, Sask. at the age of 84 years.

Bud was born in Wilkie, Sask. on July 9, 1927, the only son of Leona and Martin Leinenweber. On June 14, 1949 he married Lucille Fox and they made their home on the family farm in the Carmelheim district. There they raised seven daughters and three sons. In 1981 they retired and moved to Landis, Sask.

Bud is survived by his ten children, Cheryl (Marcel); Ken (Lois); Jan (Fred); Karen; Bob (Deb); Cathy (Gordon); Laura (Denis); Lois (Randal); David (Colleen); Dianne (Stephen); along with 29 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; one sister, Eleanor (Ralph) Neigum of Regina, Sask.; brother-in-law, Ken (Dianne) Fox of Brandon, Man.; sisters-in-law, Helen Kendall of Princeton, B.C. and Norma Fox of Pilot Mound, Man., along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Bud was predeceased by his wife, Lucille in 2002.

Prayers were held on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. and Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. both from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Landis, Sask. with Father A. J. Schmidt as celebrant. Organists were Louise Souillet-Hawkins and Bernadette Garrett; ushers were Nathan Keller and Darren Poirier. Honour Guard was the Knights of Columbus. Honourary Urn Bearers were all those who shared in Martin’s life. Active Urn Bearers were Jan Cone and Cathy Cey. Interment followed at the Landis Cemetery. Reception was held at Landis Community Complex.

Tributes may be made to Poplar Courts Activity Fund, Box 459, Wilkie, SK, S0K 4W0 or Wilkie Bethany Assisted Living Home, Box 629. Wilkie, SK, S0K 4W0. Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar were entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”, 948-2669.

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PEIFFER (Beckett), Elaine… January 2, 1050 - October 28, 2008

“No matter how I spend my days

No matter what I doBefore I go to bed at night

I always think of you.Although I dearly miss you

I always nd a wayTo sometime be close beside you

In memory every day.Death broke the link

that joined usAnd broke my heart in twoI never had a greater gift

Than the time I spent with you.”Love forever, Mom and Wilfred

44p1PEIFFER, Elaine ‘Lainee’: January 2, 1950 to October 28, 2008“You left me beautiful memories

Of the things we used to doFrom kids right up to GrandmasLots of times was me and you.

You live on through your children

They help me lots it’s trueBut I still love and miss you

More than anyone could know.”Love your sis, Brenda

44p1POWELL: In loving memory of Mildred who passed away November 4, 2010.

Our Lives Go On“Our lives go on without you

But nothing is the same,We have to hide our heartaches

When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love youSilent the tears that fall,

Living our hearts without youIs the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for usYour heart was kind and true,

And when we needed someoneWe could always count on you.The special years will not return

When we were all togetherBut with the love within our hearts

You will walk with us forever.”Lovinigly remembered by Carol

and Dave, Shirley and Gary and families.

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Alma Dorothy Covey

January 5, 1920 - November 1, 2004

“Every bladein the eldEvery leaf

in the forestLays down its life

in its seasonAs beautifully

as it was taken up.”(Thoreau)I miss you Mom,

Love always, Leah

POWELL: In memory of Mildred who passed away November 4, 2010

“It seems like only yesterdayWhen you were here with meWe’d tell the same old stories

Over a cup of tea.My friend, I’ll ne’er forget you

I sit and think about youAnd wish that you were here.”Lovingly remembered by Doris

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MEMORIAMS

We would like to thank our family for the supper and entertainment at the Sheraton Cavalier over the weekend in honour of our 50th wedding anniversary.

Thank you, Wilma and Glen McLeod.

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SUNDAYS in November: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church, corner of 7th Ave. East and Ontario St., Biggar at 10:30 a.m. Baptism and Communion on November 13. Pot Luck and Redeemer Annual meeting after church on the 27th. Everyone is welcome.

48/10tfnTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1: Kayette Craft Show, open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall. 1911 Tea Room open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Cost: $2 at the door. Everyone welcome.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5: Royal Purple Bazaar at Biggar New Horizons, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: $1.00 Lunch available. Door prizes. Tables, $15, phone Doreen 948-3428. All proceeds for local charities.

41c4SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6: Biggar Central School 2000 staff and students invite you to the 2011 Teale Awards Ceremony, 2 p.m. in the Main Gym, “Celebrating Academic Excellence”.

42c3SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6: 7 p.m., Arelee Music Night in the Arelee Community Hall. Non-perishable food items (and cash donations) will be accepted for the Perdue Secret Santa and the Saskatoon Food Bank.

42p3SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6: Landis Wheatland Library annual craft/trade show at the Complex, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Silent auction, door prizes, sh pond and more. Soup and sandwiches available. Phone Vera at 658-2110 or Denise at 658-4536 to book a table.

42p3NOVEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 10: Biggar Museum & Gallery’s Annual Christmas Magic Silent Auction held in The Credit Union Gallery in the Biggar Museum. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. through nooon hour for your bidding convenience. Bid often on this year’s fantastic items and purchase your half and half ticket.

44c6TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8: Biggar Wildlife Federation meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Westwinds Motor Hotel, Biggar.

44c1WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9: Fall Businesses Garage Sale, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall. Soup, sandwiches and dessert available for lunch for exhibitors and general public, proceeds to Biggar Museum and Gallery.

41c5SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12: Biggar Arts Council presents… “Woody Holler and his Orchestra” 7:30 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers. Adults/seniors advance, $20, at the door, $25; students advance, $12, at the door, $15; 12 and under, $5.

41c5SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2- 4 p.m. and MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 7 - 9 p.m.: AUDITION CALL for New Creation Community Players’ 31st production in March 2012, “Give My Regards to Broadway” at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Open to ages 14 to 100. Principal roles, chorus, speaking parts, dancers needed. Pianist provided. For info contact 948-3344.

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COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

CARD OF THANKS

The family of Percy Hadley would like to thank Dr. Crane and all the caring staff of Diamond Lodge for their compassionate care. Words cannot express how comforting it is to have a loved one cared for so well by such dedicated and loving people. God bless each one of you.

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Eileen Hadley and family would like to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to all family, friends and neighbours for their support during this dif cult time. The phone calls, visits, cards, owers and food were of great comfort to the family. A speical thanks to Jane for her time and dedication in providing a meaningful service; Bernadette Garrett and Our Lady of Fatima and Friends choir for sharing their inspiring gift of music; Bob and staff of Grondin Funeral Services for their gentle guidance through this hard journey.

44p1The Perdue UCW would like to thank all the volunteers who came out on Saturday evening to help set up the hall for the Fowl Supper. We would especially like to thank the eight young people who came and helped. A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped cook, donated and worked at the supper. To the 500 plus people who enjoyed the great meal, our thanks. Without everyone doing their part, we would not be able to continue with a very successful fowl supper. With some of the proceeds from the fowl supper, we support many worthwhile charities including Diamond Lodge, the Legion Poppy Fund and our local Church.

With sincere thanks, Perdue UCW

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS and OTHER

CLAIMANTS IN THE ESTATE OF MAR-

TIN LEINENWEBER, late of Landis, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased.All claims against the above

Estate, duly veri ed by Statu-tory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned be-fore the 30th day of Novem-ber, 2011.

David P. Leinenweber, Executor for the Estate of

Martin Leinenweber,17 Webb Crescent,

Saskatooon, SK, S7H 3L5 or Dianne L. Stang,

Executor for the Estate of Martin Leinenweber,

146 Highwood Crescent,Devon, AB, T9G 1W6

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Tim Hammond Realty Tappen Farms Ltd. Farmland for Sale by Tender, 6 quarters NW of Springwater, Sask. Total 2010 Asmt. $327,700 (Avg, 54,447/quarter), approx. 907 cult. acs., 4 x 4,800 bu. steel hopper bins, ROFR on NH 18-35-17 W3. Closes 5:00 p.m. November 9, 2011. Exclusive Listing. Call 306-948-5052 http://Tappen.TimHammond.ca.

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TENDER

For rent…one bedroom Park Model trailer with an Arizona room. Available December 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012 in Yuma, AZ. Phone 948-3438

44p3Fire Retardant Parkas, $180; Fire Retardant Hoodies, $65. Buy Online www.directworkwear.com or Call 1-800-661-9647

43c4AT LAST! An iron lter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com.

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NOTICE MISCELLANEOUSADVANCE ENGINE SUPPLY. Carry reman & used engines, transmissions, transfer cases, fuel injectors, turbos now. Ford Truck Reman Engine 7.5L 1988 - 1997 fuel injected; $2328. on exch. 3 year warranty. Call toll free 1-877-465-2702.

BUILDING SALE... FINAL CLEARANCE. “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,250. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.

Diesel Engines Remanufactured. Save time, money and headaches. Most medium duty applications 5.9L, 8.3L, ISB, CAT, DT466, 6.0L. Ready to run. Call today 1-800-667-6879 www.rebuiltdiesels.com

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P R O V I N C E - W I D E CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 330,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.

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

3tfnMain Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 948-1773 or 948-5393. Pickup available.

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1985 Buick Park Avenue, 307 auto, great winter car, excellent shape, $800. Call 948-2020

44p3Guaranteed 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.

1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 948-7521.

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1999 & 2000-53 Ft Stoughton dry van trailers in Winnipeg for sale for storage or road use. $4000-6000, depending on condition and with and without safety. Delivery can be arranged. Call Gerald (204227-0469) geraldg@arnoldbros.com or: Len (204-227-4117), leng@arnoldbros.com. Other former eet trucks & trailers are also available priced for immediate sale!

MACHINERY

BRED Heifers for sale, 100 black bred heifers, bred Black Angus. Call Garret Poletz, 306-948-8057

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Alfalfa or hay, hard core round bales, 2010 and 2011. John Deere cover wrap, approx 1500 lbs., loading and trucking available. Unity, Sask. Phone or fax 306-228-3727

41p4Excellent quality alfalfa and/or alfalfa brome mix, 1,000 bales, 1,000 lbs per bale; $25/bale. Rosetown-Biggar area. Phone 882-3165.

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HHEATED CANOLAWANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA- SPRING THRASHED- DAMAGED CANOLA

FEED OATSWANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT- LIGHT OR TOUGH

- SPRING THRASHEDHEATED FLAX

WANTED!!HEATED PEAS

HEATED LENTILS"ON FARM PICKUP"

Westcan Feedd & Grain

1-877-250-5252

GRASSLAND WANTED…Looking for grazing/hay land for lease or rent. RMs of Biggar, Glenside or Rosemount. Cash rent, per cow. per day or shares of hay from hay land. Longer rental deals preferred. Contact Ian 948-7284 or Cathy 948-7758 with details.

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Classi eds Work Phone 948-3344

AUCTIONS

INVITATIONS

Baby Shower

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5: Baby shower for Allison Weekes (Winsor) and baby Seamus at the Westwinds Conference Room, 2 - 4 p.m. Please consider this your invitation.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12: Please join us for a miscellaneous bridal shower for Lauren Wylie, bride-elect of Cody Schnedar, at Biggar New Horizons, 1:00 p.m. Please consider this as your invitation. Cards also in drug stores.

43p3Biggar Museum and Gallery invites 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 948-3451 by Monday, October 25. Thank you for your support.

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CAREER TRAINING

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Charter/Sherwood

Apartments1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom

Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satel-lite systems, laundry facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwashers, air condition-ing, parking with plug-ins.

For more information call:948-3820

302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar

FOR RENT

SERVICES

If YOU are…• Moving• Expecting a Baby• Planning a Wedding• Anticipating RetirementCall WELCOME WAGON at 948-2563 - Lisa Haynes

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HOUSES FOR SALE

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011 THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 15

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HOUSES FOR RENTSASK. FARMS &

RANCHES

KINLEY: 8.01 + ac. - 8.01 ac. beside Kinley + 12 lots in Kinley, older bungalow, power, phone. Parcels avai lable separate ly. On Hwy #14, 30 min. to Saskatoon city limits and 25 min. to Biggar!LUSELAND: 10 ac. - well, 9,900 bu. steel grain storage, shop, quonset, garden shed, double garage, 1,144 sq ft. bungalow.PERDUE: 1117 ac.-605 cult., bal. hay & pasture, four 1/4s fenced, well, c reek , dugout , 6 ,750 bu. steel grain storage, barn, garage, other misc. outbuildings, 2 storey home. On Hwy #14 & 35 min. to Saskatoon!UNITY: 479 ac.-195 cult. + 260 tame grass, bal. bush & native grass, some fencing, well, 7,900 bu. steel grain storage, garage, other misc. outbuildings, fuel tanks, 1,176 sq ft bungalow.

For all of your buying or selling needs - Contact

Kevin JarrettCell: 306-441-4152

LANE REALTY CORP.Saskatchewan’s Farm &

Ranch Specialists™Phone: 306-569-3380

email: lanerealtycorp@sasktel.net

To view full colour feature sheets for all of our CURRENT

LISTINGS, visit our Website at:

www.lanerealty.com

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

5tfnFOR SALE: 55 PLUS ACTIVE ADULT Living. Large Ground Level Townhomes. 306-241-0123. www.diamondplace.ca.

LAKE VIEW HOMES Vernon, BC. Convenient location in Okanagan Landing. Established neighborly landscaped community. Low maintenance quality built homes. Pool, Tennis, Picnic & Fitness Center. On Site Boat & RV Storage. Next to Beach, Boat Launch & Marina. Direct access to walkways & bike trails. Level entry & 2 storey homes available $429,000. Call Scott 250.558.4795 www.SeasonsVernon.com.

RIVERFRONT RV RESORT, Southern BC. Lots available as low as $61,900. Year round park, indoor pool & spa. Low maintenance fees. Purchase inquiries: Caroline 250-499-4233; Jan 250-499-7887.

114 - 5th Ave. West, 3 bedroom house, single garage, fenced. Price $268,000. May take older town house in-trade up to $45,000. Phone 948-2633.

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Two-bedroom home for rent. Includes fridge and stove. For viewing call 948-3674 or 948-9517

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DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships, CALL NOW. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations - 1on1, 1-866-311-9640, meet on chat-lines. Local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+)

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Need somebody to tend bar at your function, wedding, anniversary, etc. Contact Biggar Arts Council members, Denise, 948-5146 or Marilyn, 948-2792.

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Help Wanted…apply in person with resume to Biggar Hotel, ask for Tammy or Monte, must be 19 years of age or over.

43c3CWB Welders…all position SMAW CWB welders needed. Structural, pressure and mine experience an asset. Please forward resumes to chase14weld ing@sask te l .net with quali cations and references.

43p3NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect

Be A Part Of Our Going Team! Panda Tank & Vac Truck Services has employment opportunities available for Class 1 Drivers - Tank Truck Operators, Lease Operators, Subcontractors, Enddump Operators. Employment Opportunities in Alberta & BC areas. Please Fax your resume to our head of ce in Grande Prairie Attention Ernie Hill 780-532-8729 or visit our website at www.pandatank.com to submit your application online.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed record removal since 1989. Con dential. Fast. Affordable. Our A+ BBB rating assures employment/travel freedom. Call for free information booklet. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366). RemoveYourRecord.com.

E M P L O Y M E N T OPPORTUNITIY: Busy Flooring Store in south western Manitoba looking for full-time ooring installers. Must have tools, truck and experience. Phone 204-683-2293.

HIRING LOG TRUCKS. Fuel price protection, cost of living assistance, paid every 15 days, long and short term contracts. Contact Darren Brownlie at Alberta Paci c Forest Industries, Mon. Thurs., 7 - 5 p.m. at 1-800-661-5210 (ext. 8173). After hours 780-689-7804 or email: darren.brownl ie@alpac.ca; www.alpac.ca.

SERVICE MANAGER Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, bene ts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

PARTS PERSONWestern Sales, a multi-store dealership, is looking

for a Parts Person at their BIGGAR location. You will perform a variety of in-store customer service and stocking duties related to the receiving, sale and delivery of parts. The successful candidate will have the ability to work well in a fast paced, team environment. Must be willing to work extended hours during harvest and seeding. Experience is an asset, but willing to train the right

candidate. We offer excellent health and dental bene ts and a pension package. Forward your resume to Rome Molsberry: rome.molsberry@westernsales.ca or fax to 306-882-3389.

Only quali ed applicants will be contacted.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT - LENDING

Temporary Part-Time Career Opportunity

We require a Temporary Part-Time Lending Support

Representative for our Biggar Branch. Th is position is

.5 full-time, for a term of one year beginning in January

2012.

THE POSITION:

Th is position reports to the Manager Lending Services.

Th e core function of the position is to provide support to

the Account Managers and the Lending Manager in the

area of loan administration, risk management and audit

procedures. Th is position will also provide support to

other departments by providing loan information, and

to members in the delivery of products and services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Th e position requires an individual that is confi dent,

has a positive attitude toward learning and change,

shows initiative, can work independently, and is friendly,

outgoing and reliable. Minimum Grade 12 education

is required. A working knowledge of Microsoft Word,

Excel, and general PC operations would be considered

benefi cial.

COMPENSATION:

Th e salary for the position will be commensurate with

qualifi cations and experience. Group benefi ts will also

be provided.

Interested applicants should submit their resume by

November 14, 2011 to:

Biggar & District Credit Union

P.O. Box 670

BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0

Attn: Murray Sunderland, Loans Manager

Email: murray.sunderland@biggar.cu.sk.ca

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Please arrange to pick up your photos that have been submitted for

publication..…thanks, The Independent

16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

Planting for your FutureMost small businesses often underestimate the power of advertising. If an ad in a local publica-tion doesn’t bring custom-ers banging down their front door or jamming their phone lines the very next day, then the ad is perceived to be a waste of money.This could not be further

from the truth. Advertising takes time. Ads almost never create the urge to run out and use the advertised product or service (except for sales and limited time offers). Rather a good ad is like a seed that is planted in the minds of customers, where it

grows with more frequent visibility.This is especially true of ads for services, such as contract work or home repair. No one sees an ad for roofi ng and thinks, “Holy Cow! I’ve got to go out and get my rood done right now.” No, a good ad placed in a local publications gradually reaches potential customers over time.When one of these customers does require your services, it is thanks to their repeated exposure to your ad that their initial impulse will be to think of you.Business owners who use this strategy understand

that, “It is nice to be known, but it is even better to be seen and recognized!”

That’s the Power of Advertising!!!Biggar Independent

948-3344

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

South Country Equipment Ltd is now hiring 10 Full Time Heavy Equipment Mechanics. You will be required to: Repair, overhaul, troubleshoot and maintain John Deere heavy-duty agricultural equipment Use testing equipment to diagnose malfunctions and determine extent of repair required - Test repaired equipment to ensure compliance with John Deere speci cations. Journeyman OR minimum 4 yrs experience as heavy duty equipment mechanic required. Quali ed Candidates would be assigned to one of our eight (8) Locations: Weyburn, Southey, Regina, Raymore, Mossbank, Moose Jaw, Montmartre, Assiniboia. This position offers excellent remuneration & bene ts, including health, disability, pension, dental, bonus incentives & more. Wage/Salary Info: $25 - $26.50 per hour. Please reply to: South Country Equipment Ltd. Drew Watson Email: watsondrew@southcountry.ca Phone: (306) 842- 4686 Fax: (306) 842-3833 www.southcountry.ca

ROADEX SERVICES LTD. HAS NEW SUPPLIER CONTRACTS! We require immediately-O/O 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout N. America. Paid 2x month, direct deposit, bene ts and company fuel cards. Must be able to cross border with valid passport and have clean abstract. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Does your Company offer…Quarterly bonuses Extensive training, including a Manager Trainee Program Employer paid benefits after 3 months Paid sick and family care days Matched Pension Plan PLUS additional perks like a pork benefit & clothing benefit

… if not, Big Sky Farms has these and more!!

Big Sky Farms, one of the largest hog producers in North America, is recruiting for 2 full time positions at the Eagle Creek Barn located near Plenty, SK.

To apply, please call Devin at 932-4450; call 682-5041 for an application, or send a resume to:

Big Sky Farms Box 610, Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0 Fax: (306) 682-1926 Email: hr@bigsky.sk.cawww.bigsky.sk.ca

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WednesDAYS • 5 P.M.WednesDAYS • 5 P.M.for publication Mondayfor publication Monday

October 21, farmers in Saskatchewan and Alberta stood in front of Harper’s train to kill the Canadian Wheat Board.

Farmers loading producer grain cars on the farmer owned Battle River Railway in central Alberta held up “Stop Harper” signs and “Respect Farmers, Respect our Vote” signs to indicate their displeasure with Ottawa’s plans to end the single desk of the Canadian Wheat Board.

Howard Vincett, a Galahad, Alberta farmer and a board member of the new generation cooperative observed “there is no question our cooperative will be badly hurt by the end of the Wheat Board. Our community has invested almost 10 million dollars and countless hours of work and all that is now going to be lost without the Wheat Board. Harper needs to respect our farmer vote to keep the Wheat Board and withdraw this legislation.”

In Colonsay, Saskatchewan, just south of Saskatoon, Bill Gehl, chairperson of the Canadian Wheat Board Alliance joined several dozen farmers to echo the concerns expressed in Alberta.

“This legislation will not put one extra dime in the pockets of Western Canadian grain farmers, but it will destroy the short line railways, farmer owned terminals and producer car loading facilities we have spent the past 20 years building.”

“Terry Boehm, president of the National Farmers Union went on to say “the fact Minister Ritz is admitting that public money will have to be spent to keep the port of Churchill alive if the CWB is destroyed certainly shows that this is simply an act of vandalism against Western Canada’s farmers in the name of ideology.”

“The invoking of closure in Parliament reinforces our belief that Harper’s legislation is illegal and we are confi dent the courts will fi nd in our favour, said Andrew Dennis, a member of the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board which has launched legal action.

“Harper and Ritz are simply wrong to say they have a mandate to end

Farmers stand in front of Harper’s train

the Wheat Board. We are the majority and in every Wheat Board Directors election and plebiscite held for farmers the message has been the same. Keep your hands

off our Wheat Board. We need the help of all Canadians to oppose this attack on farmers and the democratic process,” Bill Gehl concluded.

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is concerned about the passage of Bill C-18 marketing freedom act, and the exclusion of the farmers’ voice by the federal government.

APAS recognizes that this is a complex issue and that there are both opponents and supporters of the Canadian Wheat Board in the farm community and within our own membership. More than ever, this speaks to the need for careful and thoughtful review of the legislation to ensure that the needs and interests of all farmers are addressed in the changes to be made.

“We have grave concerns about the bypassing of normal P a r l i a m e n t a r y procedures,” said APAS Vice President Don Connick, October 21. “Bill C-18 should receive full and vigourous debate in the House of Commons where Members of Parliament can share the views of their farmer-constituents. Farmers and concerned farm organizations must have the opportunity to voice their views with the Standing Committee on Agriculture. Farmers and Canadians

APAS alarmed by federal government approach to Bill C-18

expect that democracy should prevail and not be undermined by our elected representatives.”

Farmers are being purposely excluded in the new CWB entity prescribed in the legislation, said APAS Vice President Arlynn Kurtz.

“Either the existing elected Board members of the CWB should continue or a new process to elect farmers to the Board of this entity should be established. The thought of farmer input being completely excluded from this new voluntary farmer entity is totally unacceptable.”

APAS stands united with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and provincial general farm organizations in the view that all interested farmers and farm organizations should be involved in discussion and advice on the transition process to ensure that a strong and viable CWB continues for those farmers who choose to market their grain collectively. Farmers must be effectively engaged, APAS says, as key partners in these discussions and any decisions that affect their business and livelihood.

REAL ESTATE

of The BattlefordsIndependently Owned and Operated

Wally LorenzSales Associate

1391 - 100th St.North Battleford, SK

S9A 0V9Day or Night

Cell: (306) 843-7898Bus: (306) 446-8800

znerol.w@sasktel.net

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

HANDY JIM SERVICES

available to do…• painting & nishing• decks & small buildings• light plumbing• windows & doors• laminate & hardwood oors

• general repairsCall Jim @ 948-3333

McCARTYCONSTRUCTION• Commercial • Residential• Design Builder • Insurance Claims• Renovations • Drafting Service

“Big or Small -- We Do Them All”

Licenced Journeyman CarpentersTroy McCarty 948-5627 (H) 948-9280 (C)Mitch McCarty 373-8254 (H)

Serving Biggar ... Since 1968

EYE CARE

To advertise in this directory, please call Urla at Th e Independent • 948-3344 •

Th is feature will appear Weekly. ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL DIRECTORY RATES.

Ladies Only 30 min. Workout…owned and operated by

Diane Larouche Ellard,Can-Fit-Pro Certi ed

Personal Trainer

104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar

948-7967

in Nova Wood Centre

BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Housing for families and seniors

Rent based on incomeCall: 948-2101

FOR RENT

HOME

IMPROVEMENTS

MADGE CONTRACTING LTD. For all your roo ng needs…

New ConstructionMetalRe-roofsAsphaltShakes

We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On InsuranceExcellent Local References

For a FREE estimate please

call… 306-948-5453 306-717-2818www.madgeroo ng.com

Biggar, Sask.

Torch-onTileAll repairs

For all your glass needs…owned and operated

by Matt Poitras104 - 2nd Ave. West

Biggar

948-4846

ResidentialCommercialAutomotive

Business & Professional …Business & Professional …

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL &

REFRIGERATION SERVICES

Authorized Appliance DepotElectrical Wiring

TrenchingLicensed Journeyman

Adrian de Haan

948-5291

PHILLIPS ELECTRIC

• Residence• Commercial Wiring

For free estimates Ph: 948-5393

Cell: 306-221-6888

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING

Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning

FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning

Call: 948-2807 orBill: 948-5609Dale: 948-5394

Plant located 8 miles south of Biggar on Hwy #4, ¼ mile

west on Triumph Rd.

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED

CLEANINGCustom Cleaning of

H.R.S. & C.P. S. WheatPhone: 948-5678

Phoenix M4Mobile Grain

cleaning and sizing

WTSL MOBILE GRAIN SERVICEBox 917, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Wayne Dollansky306-948-7247

Custom Combining JD9770

with draper or hydra ex

headers

SEED CLEANING

HEALTH/

WELLNESS

A Sign of

Qualilty!

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

Jerry MucPhone: 948-2958

Fax: 948-5699

Bear Hills Rentals &

Machine Works

Phone: 948-4844Fax: 948-4845

• Machine Shop Service• Rentals• MASTER FEEDS dealer• COMMERCIAL SOLUTION Ag Parts dealer• Drive line parts & service• KANE VET supplier

Michelle Spuzak, R.M.T. (NHPC member)NEW LOCATION…

219 - 4th Ave. E., BIGGAROther Services available…

• Paraf n Wax• Thai Herbal Massage• Re exology• Hot Stone Massage• Engergy Work

~ Gift Certi cates ~Evening, Saturday and in-home

appointments available.948-2548 or 948-9710

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

Biggar, Sask.

948-3389

Owners/Operators• Travis Young• Dallas Young• Claude Young

For all your home,business and rural needs

DENTAL

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN

Dentist115 - 1st Ave. W. Rosetown, Sask.

OFFICE HOURSMonday to Thursday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Phone: 882-2123

Emergency (after hours) 882-2006

GLASS

INSTALLATION

BIGGAR

DENTAL

CLINIC

306-948-3408

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.

Tim Hammond Realty

Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (offi ce)Cell 948-9168

www.TimHammond.cawww.FarmsofCanada.com

Licenced for: •Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

Cari McCartyResidential Sales

Tim Hammond Realty

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (offi ce)Cell 948-7995

www.TimHammond.cahttp://Cari.TimHammond.ca

Licenced for: •Residential

ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT

Bear Hills Rural Development CorporationBox 327Biggar, SKS0K 0M0

Helping you Help yourself

Kent Dubreuil, E.D.O.Phone: 306-948-2295Fax: 306-948-5050

MANUFACTURING

“Annie Things Possible” Health, Beauty & Spa

Weight Loss ClinicConsultant & CoachAnne G. Livingston

•Ideal Protein Weight Loss Clinic•Epicure Selections•Walden Farms Products•Young Living Essential Oils•Beauticontrol Skin Carewww.beautipage.ca/annelivingstonLocated in Angie’s Hair Salon

219 Main St., BiggarCall 948-7274 or 948-3696

Saskatoon

DUANE NEUFELDTServing BIGGAR and Area

306-948-8055Fax: 306-948-2763

www.DuaneNeufeldt.com

Licensed For:

• Residential

• Acreage

• Farm

Th e sign you want. Th e agent you need.

NEW BEGINNINGS WELLNESS CENTRE

NOW

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“Putting PERSONAL back into fi tness training!”

Wayne Baldwin, Certifi ed Fitness Trainer,

Natural Health Consultant, Physical Therapy Aide

Over 20 years resistance training experience!• Personalized Fitness/Nutrition

Programs• One-on-One Personal Training• Injury Prevention and Rehab

• Active Isolated Stretching• Limited Memberships to Private Fitness Studio

Gift Certifi cates available.Visit us @

219 - 4th Ave. East, BiggarWhere you can feel right at home!

Phone… 948-2548Cell… 948-8048

ELECTRICAL

Kirk EwenDoctor of Optometry

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments… 1-855-651-3311

Call us for…• Insurance jobs• Renovations

• New home building• Drywall & Painting

• Flooring (hardwood, ceramic, etc.)

• Residential/Commercial• Certi ed installer for

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Northland FoamingSpray Foam

Insulation306-948-2805

Cell: 306-948-6062Email: northland83@yourlink.caWant to insulate your quonset,

farm/commercial buildings, house or cabin?

Lower your heating and cooling costs and add strength

to your buildings!

Tim Hammond Realty

Dave MolbergBSA

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (offi ce)Cell 948-4478

www.TimHammond.cawww.FarmsofCanada.com

Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial

HOME

IMPROVEMENTS

“The Dream Machine”

Residential & Commercial Paintingcontact…NCM Home Maintenance

- Nick Maguire -

948-3325948-4558 (cell)

orThe Design GoddessThe Design Goddess- Heather Hawkins -

948-3702 948-3702 948-7958 (cell)948-7958 (cell)

MANUFACTURING

If you DO NOT receive your Independent in a timely manner, please call your local post offi ce or Canada Post @ 1-866-607-6301

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Business & ProfessionalBusiness & ProfessionalLEGAL SERVICES

BUSSE LAWPROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

Barristers & Solicitors

DR. KRUEGER,KENDALL &

WILSONOptometrists

100-128-4th Ave. South, Saskatoon, SK S7K

1M8

Phone: 244-7464 for appointment

OPTOMETRISTS

ACCOUNTING

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING

SERVICESGarry A. Faye

Chartered AccountantNotary Public

201B-2nd Ave. WestP. O. Box 1480Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 948-5133

ELMER DOVEChartered AccountantCredit Union Building

302 Main Street P. O. Box 1750

Biggar, SK S0K 0M0948-2222 or 948-2029

INVESTMENTS

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY

CLEANINGCliff ForsythBox 736, Biggar

Phone: 948-5600

BIGGAR COURIER• Biggar to Saskatoon• Same day Service• Monday to Friday

• 24-hour Answering Service~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK

SERVICEBob Kobelsky

658-4474, Landis, SK

Let Vortex protect your

truck and your invest-ment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System

306-882-2289

Prairieland Collision

Rosetown, Sask.

AUTOMOTIVE

Roe & Companyis a full service law offi ce

that practices… Family and Criminal law Commercial law Real Estate Wills and Estate,

andour lawyers,

William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko,Ian Mokuruk,Treena Sikora

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or

306-244-9865

Residential Commercial AutomotiveFor FREE estimates or enquiries CALL

Wayne or Dorothy at 948-5678

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

• Cattle hauling with 21 ft. gooseneck trailer

• round and large square bale hauling with step-deck or highboy

semi-trailers• also buying and selling

straw and forage• also machinery haulingHome • 306-948-2037 Alex • 306-948-7291 Dan • 306-948-7843

Biggar, Sask.

FFinancial PlanEstate PlannLife Insuran220 Main Stre306 948 5377

info@twhfinanciwww.twhfinanci

nningningnceet7al.caal.ca

SERVICES

WINE, BEER, COOLER KITSWINE, BEER, COOLER KITS and and SUPPLIES SUPPLIES available at available at Grape MomentsGrape Moments

located in The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggarlocated in The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

948-3344948-3344

Battery ChargersElectric FencersRepaired/Rebuilt/ Built

Phillips Radio Shop109 Main St., Biggar

Phone: 948-2442Fax: 948-2484

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

Service TruckFull Mechanical ServiceMon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.phone: George

948-3376

KRF Automotive Detail Centre

100% handwash“Where we do it all for you!!”• Detailing• Vortex Spray-In Box Liners• Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring• Auto Accessories• Trailer Rentals

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

948-1722

Ivan

Young,BiggarTree services

available…• cut trim and removal• landscaping• trenching• holes for piles• basements

• post holes• cement removal• driveways• garage pads

948-3381

MONARCH MEATS

948-3384

• custom slaughter, cut and wrapping

• sausage making, curingand smoking

• sides of Pork & Beef available

Modern Licenced Abbatoir

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

Custom Grain Hauling

306-948-9278Landis, Sask.

Atkinson TruckingLandis, Sask.…For all your Local Grain Hauling Needs

Bailen Atkinson658-4460 or 948-4450

• Jackets • Windsuits

• Shirts • Hunting Gear

• Bunnyhugs • Caps

• Toques • Bags

Sewing & Embroidery

Judy Kahovec:882-4313, Cell 831-7935Carey Krchov: 882-3213

Check out our new website:classicmakings.ca

Judy Kahovec…306-882-4313, cell 831-7935 Carey Krchov…882-3213

The Country Clipper• All Breed Dog Grooming• Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory)• Pet Supplies• Saleboard for dog and cat related items

For appointments and inquiries, call Janet at

948-2091Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 pm.

2 mi N on Hwy #4, 2-½ mi E on Golf Course Rd.

COURIER/HAULING

SERVICES SERVICES

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

• Heavy truck parts• Agriculture parts• Automotive parts & accessorieswww.yhtruckagauto.com521 Main St., Biggar

948-2109

NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING•Texas Gates•Spray Foam Insulation•Sandblasting & Painting•Internal Coatings•Rock Guard Coatings

Mobile UnitsOffi ce: 948-2805Cell: 948-6062email: northland83@yourlink.ca

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ACCOUNTING

M & N REPAIR301 - 1st Ave. E, Biggar

948-3996Open Monday-Saturday

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

SGI Safety Inspection

Heavy Truck Repair

Auto Repair

TIRES

Your authorized

Panasonic, StarChoice, Bell,

Xplornet Internet dealer and Your authorized

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE

216 Main St., Biggar

948-3955

1st Ave. West, Biggar

948-2700Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

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

Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

INSURANCE

To fax…stop in at The Independent

304 Main St., Biggar in Biggar Insurance Bldg.

222

Beadle’s Computer Solutions

Sales & ServiceCall Steven 948-2489

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photos byPhotos by Jocely Jocelynn

Portraits, Family, Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Weddings & Sports

PhotographyPhotographyBiggar, SaskBiggar, Sask..

306-306-948-2814948-2814

Anne G. LivingstonCerti ed Custom Picture Framer

• photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc.

Call Anne @ 948-7274greengables2@sasktel.net

Stuart A. Busse, QCLarry A. Kirk, LL.B.

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

948-3346…serving your

community since 1972

223 Main StreetBiggar

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

948-2183Email: ddolack@sasktel.netWebsite: www.hrblock.ca

Pssst...Did you hear that you can still buy REGAL?

Contact Nancy Duns Independent Rep

www.sask.shopregal.ca Ph: 237-4777

Email: saskregal@sasktel.net

Wood and Steel Buildings

Floor & Trusses

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

Rebel Landscaping948-2879, evenings948-7207, daytime

Ed Kolenosky

• Driveways• Concrete• Garage Pads• Pruning• Planting

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

• Snow Removal• Fences …and much more

ONLINE @ONLINE @biggarindependent.cabiggarindependent.ca

Call me to nd out more about how The Plan™ can help you prosper now …and over time.

JIM VANCHA, PAgConsultant

(306) 948-4393jim.vancha@

investorsgroup.com

BIGGAR INSURANCE

SERVICES• Notary Publics

• Home & Agro Insurance • Auto & Commerical Insurance

• Blue Cross • Motor Licence Issuer

Offi ce Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday

304 Main Street • BiggarPhone: 948-2204 or

948-3886

Mr. John G. SmithHandyman/Drayman

Available for …Local Moving/Hauling jobs

Phone: 948-3856

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