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The Heartland Regional Health Authority (HRHA) approved a balanced operating budget for the 2010-11 fi scal year at its meeting on June 1.

The plan is aligned with both the 2011-12 Strategic Operational Direction for the Saskatchewan Health Sector and the region’s Strategic Plan -- Destination 2015. The revenue and expenditure plan is focused on four main areas of strategic focus:1.) Improving the client experience through patient and family centred care;2.) Improving access;3.) Sustainability and;4.) A Healthy Workplace.

“Heartland Health Region will continue to manage our resources judiciously and look at innovative ways of doing business so that our efforts contribute to the sustainability of our services and delivery of the programs that people most want and need to improve their health,” said CEO Greg Cummings.

H R H A’ s a p p r o v e d operating budget for 2011-12 will result in a planned balance of revenues and expenditures totalling $95.76 million. The 2011-

12 funding increase of 9.3 per cent will allow the region to invest in strategies that put the patient first, improve access to health services and improve the health of the people and staff of the Heartland Health Region. Some strategic investments include:• Improved focus on enhancement of Primary Care Service, including multi disciplinary teams and improved access;• Enhanced patient safety by improving infection control and safe work practices;• The region is committed to working with the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative putting patients fi rst by providing sooner, safer and smarter surgical care to achieve shorter wait times and a better surgical experience for patients;• Increased coordination to support Physician r e c r u i t m e n t a n d retention;• Increased emphasis on Falls Prevention and Medication Reconciliation practices to ensure safety for all;• To examine our system

Heartland approves 2011-12 budget, operational plan

At its regular meeting on May 24, 2011, the Sun West School Division Board of Education passed its 2011-2012 budget.

The budget will now be forwarded to the Ministry of Education for approval.

The Unity RCMP are investigating a report of an attempted abduction that was reported in Macklin on the evening of May 28.

RCMP are investigating an incident reported to them of a 9-year-old girl out walking her dog when she was grabbed by an unknown adult male wearing a mask. The girl told police she was able to push away from the adult male attacker and run away. The incident is alleged to have occurred by the Soccer Fields in the town of Macklin, which is on Highway 14 near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border.

Police caution the public to ensure they know the whereabouts of their children. Ensure your child is not out walking alone in secluded areas; advise

and work processes with LEAN methodology to create efficiencies that increase productivity and quality of care;• Working together with patients and families to provide the best care experience by continuing with the Releasing Time to Care Program in Outlook;• Ongoing commitment in advancing our three C a p i t a l p r o j e c t s i n Rosetown, Kerrobert and Biggar;• Continue to reduce sick time, overtime and WCB days lost in the region to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for our providers.

“In addition to the day to day delivery of health care services throughout the region, Heartland staff are engaged in numerous initiatives to improve quality and to develop the skills they need to evaluate the effectiveness of their efforts,” said board chair, Richard Anderson. “We are thankful for our skilled and dedicated work force as well as the generous contributions of community partners who invest so much in the health care system.”

Sun West passes 2011-12 division budgetThe budget is for the period September 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012.

Sun West will be submitting a defi cit budget due to the one time funding required for three new projects in the coming school year. The total

revenues show $57,261,067 with expenditures of $57,847,067 resulting in deficit of $586,000. The difference in revenue from the 2010-11 budget and this 2011-12 budget is $1,152,695, consisting of an increase to Sun West in grant funding, projections in capital funding, and a commitment from SGI for driver education funding. The difference in the expenditures from 2010-11 to 2011-12 is $1,738,695.

2011-12 budget highlights include:• A Leadership project where students will learn curr iculum outcomes through project based learning directives;• An expansion of the Distance Learning Centre to offer more courses and potential partnerships and creating new materials for Home schooled students;

• An increase of 4.25 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) in teaching staff for a total 329.50 FTE in 2011-12 compared to 325.25 FTE for 2010-11.• An induction and

mentorship program for new teachers in Sun West;• An increase in staffi ng for student services in the areas of Speech and Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy;

• Three capital projects that include two replacement roofi ng projects at NWCS and KCS and a portable classroom for Outlook Elementary School.

RCMP warn people to be on lookout after attempted abduction

your children not to talk to strangers or to go anywhere with them, or to get into a vehicle with anyone unless their parents are aware they are doing this. Parents should also be aware of where their children are going; when they are expected back; and who they will be with at all times.

Police also encourage the public to report any suspicious persons that are observed hanging around areas frequented by children it they do not appear to be the parent or guardian of a child that is present.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact their local RCMP or or contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Music in the grandest of theatres . . . Austin Carruthers plays the classic music fare ‘In Church’ at the Third Avenue Park, May 30. Music Under the Maples was a year-end recital of the students of Peggy L’Hoir, and was an instant hit, played in the wondrous setting only Mother Nature can provide (when she wants to keep the rain away!) (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Celebration recognizes Celebration recognizes ‘near-Centenarians’. ‘near-Centenarians’.

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Colour in the spaces . . . Carol Deyenberg and a group of other ladies, have been putting their Green Thumbs to use around town last week. Here, the ladies put in fl owers at the Biggar town sign site. By week’s end, they had Main Street planters fi lled, hanging baskets out, and the town a more colourful place to live. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held May 3, at 7:15 p.m. in the Counci l Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Don Cleaveley, Penny M c C a l l u m , E u g e n e M o t r u k , a n d K i r k Sherbino.

Council resolved that Bylaw No. 11-718, being a bylaw to establish property tax discounts a n d p e n a l t i e s , b e read three times and adopted.

Council resolved that Bylaw No. 11-719, being a bylaw to provide for agreements for fixed assessment o f farm lands, be read three times and adopted.

Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $170,806.20, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount o f $ 1 0 2 , 7 3 8 . 3 3 , b e approved.

Council resolved that the cor respondence from Carol Deyenberg r e g a r d i n g c o m p o s t material containers, be received.

Council resolved that the fi nal WSA report from Catterall and Wright be approved and that payment be issued in the amount of $5,997.44 for the report.

Council resolved that the request from the Biggar Minor Hockey Association for a refund for hall rental for the e v e n t t h e y h o s t e d on March 30 in the amount of $141.75, be approved.

Council resolved that Southwest Paving be contracted to pave and repair various streets and avenues in Biggar at a cost of approximately $362,100 plus GST.

Council resolved that nine new to i lets be installed at the Biggar C o m m u n i t y H a l l bathrooms at a cost of approximately $2,000 by Carter Plumbing and Heating.

Council resolved that Jo h n H a m m o n d b e appointed as the Pest Control Offi cer for the Town of Biggar.

Council resolved that a cheque in the amount of $9,925.30 be issued to J2 Glass to purchase 10 insulated metal doors and frames for the Biggar Jubilee Stadium.

C o u n c i l r e s o l v e d that the Town would be prepared to provide the Heartland Health Region a parcel of land 40-feet wide on the west side of Parcel H Plan 74-S-10472 for the Diamond L o d g e r e p l a c e m e n t p r o j e c t a t n o c o s t subject to approval of the project, and further that all subdivisions and transfer costs be borne by the Heartland Health Region.

Council resolved that

S e v e n t y p e r c e n t of the 2011 crop has been seeded according t o S a s k a t c h e w a n Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report for the period May 24 to 30.

The five year (2006-

Seeding nears completion

Madge Contracting be paid $40,000 plus GST as an advance for the shingling of Jubilee Stadium. It was also resolved that Madge Contracting be paid $71,165.90 which is the balance of the invoice l ess a 10 per cent holdback for shingling the Jubilee Stadium.

C o u n c i l r e s o l v e d that a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab 4x4 Z71 be purchased from Spyder Autobody at a cost of $9,500 plus GST.

Council resolved that the request from the Town sign committee for funding of $1,500 for fl owers for the Town

sign and planters, be approved. Also, the request from Felicitas Miller for funding of $100 for fl owers for the Town sign and planters, be approved.

C o u n c i l r e s o l v e d that they purchase a f u l l p a g e c o l o u r advertisement in the Experience Biggar 2011

magazine, published by The Independent at a cost of $400.

Council resolved that $150 be paid to the Operator Certificate Board to renew the Operator Certificate for Cory McMahon.• Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

2 0 1 0 ) a v e r a g e f o r this t ime of year is approximately 81 per cent seeded. In 2010, 59 per cent of the crop was seeded at this time.

Significant seeding progress was made in

western and northern reg i ons dur ing the past week. Producers in the eas tern and southern regions made very little progress as the weather and field condit ions cont inue to be a challenge. The majority of the southern and eastern regions are dealing with very wet soil conditions and flooding. Since April 1, 2011, many areas have recorded more than eight inches of rain, with other areas r e p o r t i n g o v e r 1 0 inches of rain.

T h e s o u t h e a s t i s reporting 32 per cent seeded, the southwest 64 per cent, the east-central 64 per cent, the west-central 92 per cent, the northeast 93 per cent and the northwest 93 per cent seeded.

Topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 35 per cent surplus, 57 per cent adequate and eight

per cent short. Hay and pasture topsoi l moisture is rated as 32 per cent surplus, 58 per cent adequate and 10 per cent short.

Sixty-seven per cent of the oilseeds, spring cereals and pulse crops are behind normal in development. Fifty-one per cent of the winter

cereals are at normal stage of development for this time of year. The majority of crops that have emerged are in fair to good condition.

Fa r m e r s a r e b u s y seeding, calving, hauling cattle to pasture and controlling weeds.

Thank you, Don Saunders! . . . Biggar Air Cadet No. 300 Fisher Squadron held their annual Ceremonial Review last Thursday, and long-time cadet supporter, Don Saunders (pictured here) was the Reviewing Offi cer. It was also a time to say a fond farewell to Saunders who has been involved in the cadet program

for an amazing 54 years. The program was stronger in Biggar for his involvement, and because of his support, will remain so for the indefi nite future. ‘Thank you’ is an inadequate expression for all that he has done for youth and the community. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Sing to the heavens . . . Lisa Hornung, left, hits a high note, illustrating a point to vocal student, Kelsey Hammond. The students of Joy McFarlane-Burton (seated at piano) were the benefactors of Hornung’s incredible talent as the one-day workshop was fi lled with the sounds of the natural instrument -- the voice. The Bielby Hall never sounded better! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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So, Canada Post is holding rotating strikes. As of Friday, postal workers in Winnipeg were on the picket line and Hamilton was scheduled to be next.

The question is: Will anyone really notice?What with email, the internet, text messaging, fax machines and a whole

host of other options the workers should ask themselves this very question. Even cheques can be direct deposited to your bank account, bills are emailed to customers and every time there is a postal strike, customers fi nd other options and stay with them.

Workers think this is a blow to the corporation -- and it is. But, it is also a blow to the workers themselves.

Mail volumes have dropped 17 per cent, and with it revenues. Every time a strike has occurred in the past, volumes have dropped in the ensuing years. If revenues drop, so to will the amount of workers needed to do the job.

Simple common sense and business sense.However, CUP-W does not seem to understand this concept. They are

urging people to call Canada Post. It remains to be seen just how much support the workers will get. Judging by some of the comments posted on various news web sites, postal workers are getting the raspberry over this one.

It’s not only lack of business that is facing the Crown corporation but the $3.2 billion pension defi cit. Clearly, this corporation is in the same boat the car companies were and we know what happened to those pensions in the end.

Perhaps it is time to re-think Canada Post -- a white elephant for Canadian taxpayers -- and discuss privatization or as the column in the previous two weeks of The Independent suggests “liberalization”.

This model is not working so it’s time to look at other options. Ones that take into account the expectations of taxpayers.

P.H.

Time to restructure Canada Post

by Mark Milke, Director - Alberta offi ce, The Fraser Institute

Anyone over the age of 30 will remember how a trip to the United States was once a painful experience for the wallet. Think back to how often the Canadian dollar was low relative to the U.S. currency. For much of the 1980s and 1990s, the Canadian buck often traded at a substantial discount to its American counterpart. The all-time low came in the new millennium. In early 2002, one Canadian dollar could buy just 62-and-a-half American cents.

Our currency has been better off as of late. One reason is our relatively more prudent federal budgets since the mid-1990s. (I say only relative because budgets are still stuffed with unnecessary and wasteful spending). It also helps we had no banking crisis, have better control of our debt, and Canada’s natural resources are highly sought after. The loonie hit an all-time high in November 2007, at U.S. $1.10, or now as I write, about U.S.$1.04.

U.S. trip more pleasant now

Shopping and vacationing south of the border is far more pleasant when it comes to cost for Canadians but the caveat is that such bliss only lasts until you return to the border.

That is when the long line-ups and eventual interrogations over how many bottles of beer and other purchases begin. Free trade at the macro-level between Canada and the United States began offi cially in 1989 but, 22 years later, consumers at the border still get hassled on the smallest of purchases.

For Canadians, any time we cross the 49th parallel and return within 24 hours, we can be dinged for duties and taxes right away because the federal government has no exemption for short visits, unlike Americans who, in the fi rst two days, can buy and bring back $200 worth of Canadian goods before they must hand over their credit card to U.S. customs. Over two days, the exemption is $800.

It’s a different border experience for us. Not only do

Canadians get hit with duties and taxes on same-day trips, we’re also subject to lower exemption limits on longer stints abroad. After one day, our “exemption” at the border is a mere $50; between two and seven days, Canadians can bring back $400 worth of goods before the customs cash register begins to ring.

After one week, Canadians have a $750 exemption on most goods. (The exception, as always, is for beer, wine and spirits where different rules apply; Ottawa and the provinces insist on their pound of tax and duty fl esh for anything beyond a few bottles of wine and slightly more beer.)

Even American policymakers have noticed how badly Canadians are treated on these miserly exemptions. When I last wrote on this in January, I suggested both the U.S. and Canadian governments stop hassling shoppers for total purchases of less than $1,000. (It would be nice to have an unlimited exemption but perhaps we should expect the government to start with baby

steps.) Moreover, that tax-and-duty free amount should apply regardless of the time spent abroad.

In a wonderful coincidence, someone down south was already thinking the same thing.

Two American politicians, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Bill Owens wrote federal Finance minister Jim Flaherty last July requesting a $1,000 exemption for consumers on both side of the border.

Gillibrand and Owens promise to press the U.S. government to let visiting Americans buy $1,000 worth of Canadian “stuff” duty and tax-free if Ottawa does the same for Canadians. But the hold-up is Flaherty, who resists and cites “competitiveness issues.”

That’s weak. Two decades after Ottawa and Washington signed a free trade agreement, it’s long overdue to bring consumers directly in on the deal. Ottawa can start by not engaging in penny-pinching border protectionism. Canadian retailers can and will survive and compete. It’s

not as if they didn’t benefi t from American shoppers when the Canadian dollar was low.End the protectionism

It’s always a bad idea for governments to dampen trade by getting protectionist with consumers via pesky and chintzy border exemptions. It’s a tad ironic the best advocates for Canadian consumers are two American politicians and not Canada’s own federal fi nance minister. Conservatives in Ottawa preach competition and free trade around the world; they might step up to the policy plate at home and respond positively to the American overture.

There’s one last and not inconsequential angle to all this: border security. The point of border guards in 2011, on both sides of the 49th parallel, should be to focus on threats to both countries, and not on my 80-year-old mother’s minor purchases in Bellingham. Or someone’s six-pack.

Mark Milke directs the Alberta offi ce of the Fraser Institute.

Canada’s fi nance minister resists U.S. overtures to increase tax-free border exemptions

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 5MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011

“-You can’t just turn on creativity like a faucet. You have to be in the right mood.

-What mood is that? -Last-minute panic.”

M Whitner, Calvin & Hobbes

Writing a column every week is a lot like the above quote. Creativity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be but most certainly it depends on mood --- and panic. Panic helps creativity a lot.

So, this is where I am at today. Trying to fi nd a topic when nothing is coming to me. Not a creative idea in my brain.

You see, the last couple of weeks it has been very busy at work. We are compiling an anniversary celebration book for our community and the surrounding rural municipality which are both celebrating 100 years. To commemorate this event there is a homecoming weekend planned for the July long weekend. As you can guess committee members have been putting in some long hours getting ready and encouraging the local groups to get involved. So far, it looks like it will be a jam-packed weekend.

Back to the book. As you can imagine researching such a project is a monumental task. And the stuff you uncover is priceless. There is so much history

in communities, no matter whether they are large or small. Every person that has lived in the area over the 100 years has left a mark.

Changes have taken place since 1911 -- as is to be expected. Changes just happen over time. Attitudes have also changed.

For example, we unearthed a ticket for a Farewell Smoker. In 1949 the Board of Trade was holding this event to honour a Mr. A. D. Cryderman who was moving on. Admission was $2.50. Now, as you can imagine holding a “farewell smoker” today would be a huge faux pas.

The town would have cards printed for residents encouraging them to dispose of their garbage properly. “Do not put garbage; papers or other materials that can be burned, in the lanes or streets. These must be burned on your own property in stove, furnace or incinerator. Citizens with oil burners must make suitable provision for burning or disposing of garbage, papers, etc.” Today, burning on your own property is discouraged -- for a number of reasons. And, I bet there are some that have not even heard of oil burners.

The local theatre had “programmes” printed listing all the productions which would be shown for three months. Shows

were Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday there were two shows -- one at 3 p.m. and one at 10 p.m. Newsreels were shown every Friday and Saturday. In 1949 headliners were: Bing Crosby and Joan Fontaine in The Emperor Waltz; Henry Fonda and Claudette Colbert in Drums Along the Mohawk; Gene Tierney and Rex

Julie Sapsford, daughter of Mary Lee and Don Sapsford of Perdue convocated from University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with High Honours majoring in History.

Luke Anderson graduated from the Edwards School of Business Bachelor of Commerce Degree with a major in Management. He is the son of Murray and Brenda Anderson, and grandson of Bob and Gladys Anderson.

Wade Anderson graduated with distinction from the Edwards School of Business Bachelor of Commerce Degree with a major in Finance. He is the son of Mur-ray and Brenda Anderson, and grandson of Bob and Gladys Anderson.

Harrison in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir.

I could go on and on. That’s the beauty of memorabilia. It’s like eating sunfl ower seeds, once you start it’s hard to stop. Looking at things from the past let’s you relive memories and almost always brings a smile to your face.

And, that’s the end of this column and my creativity for today.

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Old Alley Cat?

“Practice makes perfect” though and they tell me that by 2083 I’ll be able to pitch a perfect game!

MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011

by Bob MasonI’m pretty sure that YT

has written up a bit about bowling in The Indepen-dent before, but it is such a great pastime he decided mebbe he should mention it again.

Actually, Yours Truly was a very late starter when he fi rst played the “Pinball” game. For years he had believed that a “lane” was a place that you walked a pretty girl down; that a ‘frame” was something that held a picture, while a “spare” was an extra car tire, and a “strike” was something that labour groups went on now and then.

It never occurred to him that someday he would round up these expressions of “alley talk”, add them to a vocabulary he had learned in the army, like “Snake eyes”, “box cards”, et cetera, and list them as though he knew what he was writing about!

All would have been well, I think, YT would have kept on forever “holding that mule and heaving that bale!”, but some over-smart, spoil-sport statistician came along and notifi ed my employer that I was too old, and useless, for the “work force” anymore and should be relegated to another group known as Senior Citizens!

YT made a trip back to that old workplace recently and found that if he couldn’t do the same work that any three men do now, for three times the wages, he’d feel that he was crippled!

So, all of a sudden he found himself standing with a fi ve-inch ball in his hands, at the end of a long narrow stretch of fl oor, and trying to hit a bunch of battle-shaped pieces at the

far end of it! Right from the start YT found that while in the forces he should have been in either the tanks or the American Air Force (it always seemed to him that neither of these groups ever hit what they aimed at!), and I’m afraid that the “gut-ters” got used quite a bit!

“Practice makes perfect” though and they tell me that by 2083 I’ll be able to pitch a perfect game! Bob Hope claimed that he’s golfed his age one time, but his fellow golfers wouldn’t believe he was 120!

The exercise was sure good though, and not only did YT get in better con-dition to take on another summer’s golf (also not very good!), but in a roundabout way it gave any readers of this column a rest!

It was quite a contract though, after a lifetime of pitching heavy bundles, bales, and fi rewood, for YT to fi nd himself rolling a three pound ball down a fl at piece of fl oor, all the while collecting O.A.S. Bowling pays a lot better, too, but let’s leave the economy of the 1930’s out of this, eh?

They say that while he was up in the Catskill Mountains, rest-ing and listening to Thor rolling a few balls over-head, Rip Van Winkle fell asleep for 20 years! Mebbe that same round down in the local bowling alley accounts for so many of YT’s pitches going down the gutter, eh?

Not only does YT hate a ball with a low I.Q. but even when he does get an intel-

ligent one and it won’t go where he aims, he knows why the army took his rifl e away and gave him a radio to carry around!

I don’t have any photo-graphs to prove this claim, but after taking out a couple of three pins, the ones that are left remind me of my boyhood smile. Of course with age, and a brand new upper plate that smile looks a lot better now!

A lot of people attending the bowling tournaments that YT plays in seem to be able to make strike after strike which, I understand, is a lot better then making gutterball after gutterball, although it takes about the same amount of effort as far as I can see. It almost tears my heart to fi nd that a lot of my fellow players fi nd the game a lot more in-teresting that the between-turns coffee!

Mentioning “interest”, I suppose that bowling is a little like fi nances, although a lot of bowlers won’t accept my “bank” hots either!

A little while ago YT thought mebbe he should

make a list of the many contortions some people through when they throw a bowling ball, but was sure

taken aback a bit when a fellow bowler once asked “How come you always do that when you deliver the ball!”

Of course YT was going to check the battery in his hearing aid, until he re-membered that he didn’t have one, (along with ev-erything else, my memory is king of going, eh?). But it turned out that the guy was referring to my lack of footwork!

The other day, though, one of the local bowling critics said that YT had really good form if he was a third line rugby player, but as a bowler it wasn’t so hot. So old Bob decided he had better apply himself a little more. I “addressed” the pins at the far end of the alley, stood stock-still for a moment, making sure that my concentration was right, took three deliberate steps up to the foul line and threw, making sure that my right foot trailed out behind me at just the right angle.

Oh, my form was almost perfect, but to spoil all my intentions of absolute, fl aw-

less execution (dig those big words, eh?) the bell went sailing down the gutter anyway!

I bowled with a grim faced guy one time whose average was a lot higher than my best score. But he was always complaining. “I don’t know what’s wrong!” he wailed. “I just don’t seem to get the breaks anymore!”

I could have told him of a few standard excuses that athletes make like: “Those must be a hole in my bat!” or “I must be using the wrong cue again!” or “I was just ready to hit my golf ball when that train whistle blew.” Actually, no amount of excuses is going to make a person enjoy any game! Really it isn’t the “game” that counts so much, as it is meeting the people that one plays with!

There are a few plaques on bowling alley walls here and there telling of high scores and high scoring people, but as far as YT is concerned, he’ll be happy just to see one that sez:

“Old Bob Mason Bowled here!”

Asquith PBR champ makes stop in hometown . . . Aaron Roy, centre, shares a laugh with a bull fi ghter, shortly before the rides and mayhem began last Thursday at the Asquith Centennial Sports Grounds.

The event -- the Aaron Roy Invitational -- brought in some big-name stars from the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) tour for the second year. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

Rain, go away . . . Water-soaked clouds roll in, May 29 over Biggar, threatening, but not unloading another shower. The dreary days are adding up; it’s time for sun, sun and more sun! (Independent Photo Kevin Brautigam)

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New HorizonsActivities

MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011

by Karen IttermanOn May 25 the New Ho-

rizons held their Annual meeting with 24 members in attendance. Don Sinclair was the Chairperson and Margaret Molberg was the recording secretary for the meeting.

Don Swyryda began the meeting by asking for a moment’s silence for the members of the New Hori-zons who have died in the past year.

The following reports were given Board of Man-gers, Saskatchewan Seniors Association and Building report by Don Swyryda, Co-ordinators report by Karen Itterman, Courtesy Car report by Bill Fisher, Bus Committee Report by Geoff Cooke, and the Financial Report by Karen Itterman and Ron Arnold.

The nominating commit-tee for the Board of Directors was Donna Hoogevan, Don Sinclair and Don Swyryda. Those board members with one year left in their terms are Myrtle Althouse, Geoff Cooke, Bill Fisher, Betty Mundt, Gladys Schell, Don Sinclair, Don Swyryda, Don-na Hoogeveen and Marga-ret Molberg. Ron Arnold, Marie Winsel, Emily Liska and Bernard let their names stand for another term. Joanne Kral was welcomed as a new board member. thank you to Pat Turner, Marv Ledding and Doug

Potter for their many years of service on the New Hori-zons Board of Directors.

The courtesy car drivers for the past week were Betty Mundt, Jim Tapp, Donna Fines, Don Swyryda and Donna Hoogeveen. The of-fi ce volunteers were Marga-ret Wheaton, Dinah, Emily Liska and Josie Kerr.

An afternoon bingo was held on Thursday, May 26. Blackout winner was Ma-rie Roesch and the half-and-half winner was Rita McKinnon.

A card party was held on Friday, May 27 with cribbage and kaiser being

played. Phyllis Martin and Myrtle Althouse were the hostesses and also provided the lunch. The kaiser win-ners fi rst place Gord Besse, second place Wilma Kelly and third place Rita McK-innon and Phyllis Martin. Cribbage winners were fi rst place Rita Besse and second place Ann Muc.

Kaiser on May 30 had four tables playing with fi rst place to Mary Johns, second place to Cecilia Dick, Myrtle Althouse placed third and Gord Besse came in fourth. Highest scoring game went to Rita McKinnon and Ce-cilia Dick.

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Open air and the lure of the road . . . Dorothy McNulty (left photo) looks over a convertible during the 16th annual Integra Tire Show and Shine, held at the Third Avenue Park, May 28. The weather held off, and folks received a chance to look over the rolling art pieces, perhaps dream a little dream of owning something that can set them forth on the open road, wind through their hair, the bugs in the teeth . . . (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Royal Purple donates to Long-Term Care Home . . . Debbie Kurulak-Milne (third from right) accepts a cheque for $500 from the Biggar Royal Purple ladies last week. The cash will go a long way to funding the Diamond Lodge replacement. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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AgricultureMONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011

by Kevin HurshFarmers in southeastern Saskatchewan are in trouble. Only a limited amount of crop has been seeded, time is running out and rain continues to fall.The crop report that

came out on May 26 didn’t raise alarm bells because overall seeding progress for the province had been quite good over the previous week. The report estimated seeding progress at 54 per cent as of May 23, up from just 23 in the report for the previous week.The fi ve year average

for May 23 is 72 per cent. At 54 per cent, progress is on par with the spring of 2010. But remember, last year saw millions of acres go unseeded in Saskatchewan.Whether the situation

ends up as bad as last year remains to be seen. Certainly the geographic distribution of unseeded acres will be different this time. The northern grain belt region has relatively good seeding progress. The problem is across

Another year with unseeded acreagethe south and especially in the southeast.In the crop districts

that include E s t e v a n , O x b o w , M o o s o m i n and Grenfell, s e e d i n g progress is e s t i m a t e d at only six to nine per cent. The crop district around Weyburn has only 19 per cent seeded.The next lowest is the

crop district around Yorkton at 28 per cent, followed by Assiniboia in the south central region at 33 to 35 per cent.The southwest corner

of the province is uncharacterist ical ly wet and slow. Producers in the Maple Creek to Shaunavon area are often done seeding by the middle of May. This year, due to heavy snow over the winter and continual rains this spring, seeding is at only 37 per cent.Amazingly, there’s more

seeding progress (39 per cent) in the crop district

that includes Foam Lake and Wadena than there is in the southwest corner.

The northern grain belt has had excellent s e e d i n g p r o g r e s s ranging from 62 per cent in the northeast corner around Hudson Bay and Tisdale to over 80

per cent west of North Battleford. Progress is actually well ahead of the fi ve-year average across the north.Since the Ministry of

Agriculture numbers are for the week ending May 23, progress is now well ahead of these numbers in many regions. Unfortunately, there has been limited progress in the regions that are furthest behind.The wettest areas

continue to receive more rain. There has been substantial precipitation from Moose Jaw to Regina and east.The seeding deadline

under Saskatchewan

Crop Insurance extends until June 20 for some crops, but past experience shows that anything seeded after the second week of June seldom makes a good crop. And mudding the crop into the ground is seldom a paying proposition either.There is still time to get

more land seeded. A lot of operators are set up to plant a lot of acres in a short period of time. However, drying time is required in the southeast just to let equipment role again.

That much-needed drying time has been refusing to arrive. Instead, one low pressure system has followed closely on the heels of the last one.The regions with the

biggest unseeded acreage are going to differ from last year, but the overall problem is going to repeat. While it may not be as extensive as in 2010, it appears there will still be millions of acres without a crop and millions more seeded so late that production potential will be limited.

The marketplace is trying to sort out what this will mean to the seeded acreage and therefore production potential of the various crops.For producers in the

wet areas, it’s a time to nervously watch the weather forecasts and the calendar. The seeding window is closing quickly.Kevin Hursh is a

consulting agrologist and farmer based in Saskatoon. He can be reached at kevin@hursh.ca.

by Calvin DanielsThe next 12 to 18 months could see as much upheaval in the agricultural sector as has ever been seen in this country.Part of the stress on

the sector is going to be weather and market conditions.Wet weather is

impacting seeding, and prices are starting to react and while it may u l t i m a t e l y mean better prices in the fall, the process of market a d j u s t m e n t and in-fi eld conditions are always issues of some stress for farmers.However, weather and

prices are both relatively short term infl uences on the farm. Each year offers new hopes in terms of better weather conditions, and by the nature of a commodity market prices rise and fall.The greater upheaval

will come from Parliament in Ottawa.The Conservative

government has long held a ‘political’ agenda in terms of where it would like to set agriculture policy in this country. It is a vision set fi rmly in the right-wing ideology of the party, and because of its clear political vision was something that regularly hit roadblocks in a minority Parliament situation.With the recent

federal election the

Agriculture facing signifi cant changes

roadblocks of Parliament disappeared as the Conservatives fi nally eked out a majority after two previous minority situations.And in one of the most

questionable uses of power stuffi ng election losers back into lucrative Senate seats so that the Conservatives now hold a majority in the upper house effectively

quashing even the Opposition of second thought.So Canada in

general, and the farm sector in particular should be ready for some s i g n i f i c a n t changes in the months

ahead.Given how long it has

been in this country how long it has been since a Conservative government has had such carte blanche power -- realistically back to the days of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in the late 1980s -- so there has to be a pent up feeling that policies in general need a push to the right.For farming that will

mean the end of the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly. Now there will be opposition, loud opposition, to the move, and compelling arguments for maintaining the status quo, just as support will rally to change with solid arguments of its own. We’ve heard it all before, over and over again actually as this

issue has hung over the farm sector for years.Ultimately, whether you

agree with the changes to come, or not, it will fundamentally change for farmers selling wheat and barley for export in this country, while only history will fully show the outcome of the change.The Conservatives

under Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz are also likely to change the rules of the Canadian Grain Commission. They made an attempt to do that in 2008 and it was blocked by the Opposition majority. This time there are no bumps on the road.The CWB and Grain

Commission have fundamentally been the governing bodies for grain sales in this country for years, with a well-known, understood, and arguably effective set of rules. Within a few months the old rule books are going to be tossed on the fi re by the Conservatives, and a new set imposed based on a right wing vision of business.Even for the most

staunch Conservative supporter it will still mean a time of upheaval. You can’t tear down a cornerstone institution and build a new one without a few inconvenient detours for users along the way.The old adage about

the ‘times they are a changing’ is certainly appropriate for Western Canadian farmers in the months ahead.

“100 Years of Growing Biggar”

DEADLINES COMING… June 15 deadline for tickets for

Roast Beef Supper on Friday, July 1st.Also limited tickets for some events, so get registration forms in before June 15th.

FREE Outdoor Movie, Friday, July 1 at Recreation Complex at 9:30 p.m. If weather

uncooperative movie will be moved to Jubilee Stadium. Remember to bring your lawn chair or blanket to sit on in order to watch a 90-minute movie ‘Under The Stars’. A concession will be available for people who need their popcorn x during a movie.

Fireworks will follow the movie.EARLY PICK-UP for registration packages.

Name will be entered for a door prize if registration packages are picked up between June 20 and June 24, 4 - 7 p.m. at Presbyterian Church.

Purchase ticket for FREE VIA Rail Return Trip from Saskatoon or Biggar to Jasper. The proceeds go to the new Long-Term Care Facility. The draw will be made at the Fire ghters Dance on Saturday, July 2.

Volunteers still accepted. Phone Penny, 948-5347 or Louise 948-2934

Early Bird Draw WINNER of a ROUGHRIDER JERSEY…Myrna Russell, Russell, Man.

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Upcoming Telehealth Sessions in Heartland Canadian Diabetes Association - Gestational Diabetes—What is it and why are you at risk? Thursday June 9th— 7:00—8:30 pm The Lung Association - What is COPD and how do I manage it? June 14th 3:00 pm. These sessions are available at Kindersley, Outlook, Rosetown, Unity, Biggar and Davidson Telehealth suites. To RSVP contact 463-6150 ext 304

Stroke Prevention A stroke is caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain or a rupture of blood vessels in the brain. Age and family history increase the risk of stroke, but there is little we can do to affect these factors. However, we can control other contributing factors such as obesity, diet, smoking, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Ask your doctor for more information on risk factors that can be controlled and what you can do to decrease your risk of a stroke. Randy Weekes,

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by Karen IttermanThe New Horizons Cen-

tury Club Celebration Tea was held on Friday, May 20 with approxi-mately 250 people in attendance to help cel-ebrate the contributions the seniors 90 years and older have made to our community.

The Master of Ceremo-nies for the afternoon was Don Sinclair and Geoff Cooke read the names of the seniors in our com-munity who are 90 years and older. Don Swyryda

thanked everyone for attending and those who volunteered many hours to make the afternoon possible.

The Lieutenant Gov-ernor of Saskatchewan, Dr. Gordon Barnhardt was our honoured guest who spoke very sincerely about the important con-tributions seniors have made to the success of our community and the prov-ince of Saskatchewan. Dr. Barnhardt presented a certificate, a Town of Biggar and RM of Biggar Centennial pin as well as the Saskatchewan Lieu-tenant Governor’s pin to each of the honorees.

Mayor Ray Sadler brought greetings from the Town of Biggar and congratulated the seniors on their achievements

and their commitment to our community.

The Diamond Lodge nursing home used the Town of Biggar handy van to bring their resi-

dents to the celebration. A special thanks to the four employees who as-sisted with the prepara-tions at the community hall.

The seniors honoured were: Helen Affleck,

Myrtle Althouse, Hilda Anderson, Linda Arnold, Marjorie Augustin, Gwen

Blackmur, Richard Bois-vert, Vera Booth, Isabelle Dirks, Martha Domes, Elma Doucette, Hilda Dugan, Alice Ellis, Kate Ermolenko, Jeanetta

Evans, Doris Gartner, Gabrielle Halliday, Abby Hammond, Vernon Ham-mond, Martha Hoppe, Mary Johns, Lydia Kir-ilenko, Theresa Kobelsky, Marvin Ledding, Marga-ret Lingren, Lily Lungul,

Alex Phillips, Helen Poi-tras, Ivy Pollock, Agnes Rea, Ruby Robbie, Jim and Verna

Century Club Celebration Tea

Russell, Jean Scheer, Alex and Helen Serack, Margaret Smith, Ray Souillet, Eliza Stagg, Fred Surik, Grace Switzer, Irene Wardrop, Matt Webster, Doris Wilder-man, Dorothy Wirachowky, Pat Wright, Pearl Zagoruy and Nettie Zidkovich.

Everyone was treated to piece of angel food cake , strawberry topping and ice cream for lunch. Many ladies for the community kindly provided the angel food cakes.

The remainder of the afternoon was spent vis-iting with the Lieuten-ant Governor and the seniors.

Lieutenant Governor Gordon Barnhardt and Elma Doucette

Joyce Wirachowsky and Eliza Stagg

Verna and Jim Russell

Phyllis Marten, Gary Donahue, Don Sinclair, Marj Mackie and Ray Mackie en-tertained the crowd.

Pat Wright and Kathy Hawes chat with the Lieuten-ant Governor at New Horizons. (submitted photos)

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Sports & Recreation

Safely home . . . Mosquito National, Garrett Hawkins, slides home last Wednesday as they played host to visiting Kindersley. The Nats defeated the visitors, 18-10. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Crunch . . . Clayton Pidwerbesky connects, Wednesday at the Rec Complex versus Din-smore. The Pee Wee Nationals gave a great effort, but came up short, dropping the contest, 14-9. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Bikes on Broadway on Biggar . . . Racers hit Highway 51 near Biggar recently during the annual Saskatoon Bikes on Broadway competition. Due to some waterlogged roads, event organizers were forces to change venues for some of the stages, choosing Biggar at very short notice to hold the Second Stage of the road race. (Photos for The Independent by Merle Massie)

Teacher snaps (a board, that is!) . . . St. Gabriel School Principal, Rick Garchinski, puts his martial arts talent to work this past May in Wilkie during a fi nal event. Garchinski is a member of the Biggar Karate Club and, from what we’ve heard, a great teachers, to boot. Wonder if he teachers shop? (Photo for The Independent by Merle Massie)

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Small branches will grow up out of the ground at the base of an old lilac bush. These are called suckers. They look untidy and can just be cut off. But, if you want to cre-ate another lilac bush, the suckers can be dug up and transplanted to where you want a new bush to grow.

Do it now, in early spring, and choose suck-ers that are eight to 15 inches tall. Dig them up, trying to get as much root as possible. Keep the sucker in a bucket of water until it can be put into the ground. In the place where you want a new bush, dig a hole twice deeper and around then the root. Nurture the soil you have removed with compost. Then add the sucker, fi lling in around it with the augmented

soil. Water very well, and continue to water almost daily for this season. A trick to make sure the water goes directly to the root, is to create a ridge or a ‘saucer’ around the base of the new plant. This way the water will stay where you want it, at the growing root system, not running off.

All around town there are lilac hedges. We can only guess at how old they are. Because they were so hardy, and avail-able, many homesteaders planted them. A tell tale sign of an abandoned homestead will be a lone-ly lilac, all that is left to tell the story of families who grew and dreamt on this piece of land.

to attach the hose, it just goes on and on!

And yet it is so wonder-ful to be outside again! This year the blossoms on the apple trees are extraordinary . . . so big, so fragrant! And soon the lilacs will be bloom-ing, and then we know for sure that summer is here!

Did you know that the lilac (Syringa) belongs to the olive family?! There are many colours of li-lac from deep purple to pink, and to the purest of white. They are so hardy and can grow anywhere, but really like an alkaline soil and sunshine.

by Delta Fay Cruickshank, of The Independentby Delta Fay Cruickshank, of The Independent

“There’s a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, dear

Liza, a hole in the bucket dear Liza, a hole!

So fi x it dear Henry, dear Henry, so fi x it dear

Henry, fi x it!With what will I fi x it dear Liza, dear Liza, with what will I fi x it, dear Liza, with what?”And the ancient chil-

dren’s song goes on and on. This is the song I fi nd myself singing in the gar-den. Seems I either don’t have the tool at hand . . . where is my glove, the weed bucket is full, I need more compost, this plant needs a drink, where is the bucket, fi rst I have

If you want fl owers on your lilac, do not prune

the bush. The flowers will come from old wood, so if you prune, only nice fresh young wood and big leaves will come, and no flowers. If you feel you must prune, do it right

after flowering before next years flower buds are produced.

Whilst looking up lilacs, I saw that one can make a tea with the fl owers or leaves. Apparently if the tea is strong enough and if several cups are drank, one can feel a sense of euphoria! Don’t try this at home!

The latin name for lilac is ‘syringa’ after a beau-tiful nymph in Greek mythology. Pan, the god of forests and fi elds, awed

by her beauty, chased her through the forest. Frightened by Pan’s pursuit, she escaped his affections by turning herself into a bush with wonderful smelling fl ow-ers. Another myth is that Pan chased her into reeds along a lake. There she turned herself into seven reeds. As Pan lunged to catch her, all he grasped were the reeds. Breath-ing into them he made a noise. From this accident,

he built his reed flute, the syrinx, a symbol of Pan from there on. Pan is the god who has the hind quarters of a goat, a goa-tee beard and horns. The feeling one gets if some-thing unexpected hap-pens, ‘pan-ic’ comes from the myths associated with Pan. Likely how Sy-ringa felt being chased by a hairy ‘goatman’. In the language of love, purple lilacs symbolize the fi rst emotions of love. White lilacs symbolize the in-nocence of youth.

Lilacs make a very fragrant bouquet in the house. There is nothing more stunning than a white vase filled with purple lilacs. The best way to have the display last longer is to break up the end of the stem with a hammer. This will give more surface to draw up the water from the vase.

Pan, the god of pastures and forests, chased the wood nymph Syringa. There are a couple of dif-ferent versions of the tale but one is in her ‘panic’ she hid by turning her-self into a lilac bush.

Cicely Mary Barker (1875-1973) painted the lilac fairy.

The common lilac (Syrin-ga vulgaris) is common on many prairie home-steads and in towns. (pho-tos from wikepedia.com)

The blossoms this year are extraordinary. Here is a tree in our neighbourhood that is actually two trees to look like one. A big thank you to the gardener who planted this for all of us to enjoy! (photo by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent)

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Heartland Health RegionCelebrates June as

EMPLOYEE, PHYSICIAN and PRECEPTORRECOGNITIONMONTH

Thank you to all Heartland Health Region Staff, Physiciansand Preceptors for your ongoing commitment and dedication to the provision

of health care services. You are our NUMBER ONE RESOURCE. Thesuccesses of the Health Region are directly attributable to you – to your

competence, your caring, and to your tireless commitment to providing safe,quality care to the residents living in Heartland. THANK YOU for all yourhard work, time and talents. Also, to all of you receiving years of serviceawards we congratulate you and thank you for your dedicated service.

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Landis ViterraDon Beckett, Manager

658-2002

Village of Landis658-2155

R. Roth Enterprises658-4401

Randy Weekes, M.L.A.Biggar Constituency

948-4880

Biggar Accounting Services948-5133

Westwinds Motor Hotel/Cold Beer & Liquor Store

Biggar • 948-3301

Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar948-2669

Landis Credit Union 658-2152

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We applaud our graduates on their accomplishment.May this be the rst of many celebrations

of success in the years to come.Biggar • 948-3315

Biggar • 948-2700

Biggar Flower & Gift ShopEd and Evonne Beeson

Biggar • 948-2616

Biggar • 948-5262

Biggar Veterinary Clinic948-3642

1st Ave. Collision Centre Inc.Biggar • 948-3356

Biggar Hotel/The Liquor Store948-3641

Misty Shadows Massage TherapyMichelle Spuzak, 948-2548 or 948-9710

New Beginnings Wellness CentreWayne Baldwin, 948-2548 or 948-8048

:Photos by Jocelyn, 948-2814

Country Corner Bar & GrillBob, Barb and staff

658-2052

Bernadette Garrett Accounting658-4567

Landis Agencies Ltd.658-2044

Landis Co-operative Assoc. Ltd.658-2100

Landis Producer Co-op Ltd.Jerome Ehry, Manager

658-2050

The Biggar IndependentBiggar • 948-3344

de Moissac Jewellers Ltd.Biggar • 948-2452

Leslie’s DrugstoreBiggar • 948-3397

Biggar • 948-3376

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Christopher Beckett

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****PUBLIC NOTICE**** Please be advised that a two dimensional (2D) seismic exploration program is planned for the Saskatoon area (see map below). This regional seismic program is being conducted on behalf of BHP Billiton Canada Inc. by RPS Boyd PetroSearch in order to assess potential potash mineralization. The seismic process involves sending vibrations into the earth and measuring the returning waves. The energy source is vibroseis and the program will mainly be conducted on road allowance. Our crews will be working on highways and roadways in your area. We ask that you please slow down around our workers. Please note that unless you are contacted, your lands are not being entered. No private property will be accessed without prior consent. Exploration Company: RPS Boyd PetroSearch Field Operations: From about May 16 through to mid-September 2011 Program Names: 2011 Wolverine 2D, 2011 Asquith 2D, 2011 South Boulder 2D and 2011 South Young 2D

Should you have any questions, please contact: Garry Wahl Maddie Mailey – Landowner Liaison – Permit Administrator Phone: 306.536.1863 Toll Free: 1.800.663.8943

PERDUE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETYwill be celebrating 100 years at

this summer’s fair July 23 & 24.

GEAR UP for the 2ND ANNUAL MUD FLING

Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, BiggarPutting students fi rstNegotiations between the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee (GTBC) and the Sas-katchewan Teachers’ Fed-eration (STF) broke down again last week after only three days back at the bargaining table.

Last week, the GTBC went back to the table with approximately $9

million in additional re-sources to improve their original offer bringing the total cost of the pack-age to over $100 million. Their intent was to be flexible in the interest of concluding a deal. The current offer to the STF would ensure Saskatch-ewan teachers would be among the highest paid in Canada.

Instead of committing to concluding a fair, rea-

sonable and competitive deal, the STF decided to hold a two day strike on May 25 and 26 and is still requesting an increase of 16.3 per cent over three years.

On May 24, the GTBC wrote to the STF and requested that they guar-antee that any further action would not impact fi nal exams.

Unfortunately, the STF will not make this guar-antee. Our fi rst concern is for the students and their ability to write their fi nal exams without disrup-tion. As the individuals making the decision to strike and to select what

days those will be, the teachers union has the ability and responsibility to decide not to impact Grade 12 student fi nals. Saskatchewan students and families need a fi rm commitment that the STF will allow fi nal ex-ams to take place. The GTBC wants to conclude a deal and has asked for the STF to return to the bargaining table so teachers can return to the classroom to fi nish up the school year with their students.

Our government is com-mitted to students in the province and to the educational success of

all children. In addition to providing an historic $158.6 million education property tax relief to all property owners in the province, our government has made unprecedented investments in Saskatch-ewan’s public education system. Over the past four years, total funding for education has risen to $1.65 billion, an increase of 15 per cent. Some of the other major improve-ments to our early learn-ing and PreK-12 educa-tion system include:• The Provincial Govern-ment now pays 65 per cent of the costs of PreK-12 education;• $376.5 million invested for school capital in Sas-katchewan, well over a third of our schools have benefi ted from either a minor or a major capital project;• Early Learning and Child Care -- 35 per cent increase in licensed spac-es; and• Pre-Kindergarten -- expanded by nearly 75 per cent -- added 115 programs.

Over the past four years, Saskatchewan students and public education sys-tem have received strong support. Our province and education system are moving in the right direction, and our sincere hope is that we can main-tain this momentum in a sustainable, collaborative and long-term way.

In fact, all people in Saskatchewan have seen the benefit of the Sas-katchewan Advantage. Just this week, Standard and Poor’s upgraded Sas-katchewan’s credit rat-ing to the highest level possible. For the first time in Saskatchewan’s history, the credit rating is at the AAA level. With our strong economy, Sas-katchewan people have benefited from reduced education property taxes, increased tax exemptions and an estimated 114,000 Saskatchewan residents are no longer on the pro-vincial income tax roll.

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

LAUREN’S MUSIC STUDIOis now accepting students for fall lessons.

Lauren Epp, an experienced and quali ed music teacher, is offering lessons in the areas of solo piano, ensemble piano, and musical theory. Lesson plans are designed speci cally for each individual to help each student achieve their goals, whether they include obtaining a basic knowledge of piano, being able to play popular pieces, or working through RCM levels. There are no age restrictions for students interested. Please call with any questions or to ensure your place for the 2011/2012 teaching year.

Lauren Epp, 948-3482

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summer’s fair July 23 & 24.

GEAR UP for the 2ND ANNUAL MUD FLING

(Dated May 30)At a glanceCool temperatures and rain across the Prairies continued to impede seed-ing progress, although farmers pushed ahead in regions where the soil was suffi ciently dry. CWB crop and weather analysts estimate overall seeding progress to date at 73 per cent complete, compared to 87 per cent normally. Some frost dam-age to early seeded grain was reported during the week, with producers waiting to assess whether reseeding is necessary.

Canadian Wheat Board BulletinTemperatures were 1 to 5 degrees Celsius colder than normal, with over-night frosts occurring in northern areas. Moderate to heavy rains (20-85 mil-limetres) fell in most of Alberta, while Saskatch-ewan received light to moderate rain (10-65 mil-limetres). South-western Manitoba received light rain (10-25 millimetres), with the rest of the prov-ince relatively dry.

All CN and CP lines are back to full operational capacity, in the wake of flooded and wet condi-tions over the past few

weeks. CP’s Melfort sub-division in Saskatchewan returned to service in the middle of last week, as did CN’s Letellier subdi-vision in Manitoba’s Red River valley. Train opera-tions also resumed on the CN interchange with the American BNSF railway at Emerson, Manitoba. CP service has also re-sumed on its south main-line near Portal, North Dakota and on its branch lines near LaRiviere and Napinka in Manitoba. Due to advance prepara-tions, the effect on CWB grain transportation was

minimal during these de-lays, aside from some im-pediment to grain moving into the United States.

A new video has been posted on the CWB’s You-Tube channel to inform producers about the cur-rent global grain market conditions affecting pric-es and farmers’ projected returns. In the video, CWB market analyst Neil Townsend discusses the factors behind the lat-est Pool Return Outlooks, issued May 26. The video can be viewed at cwb.ca/youtube.

The CWB has issued

a 100 per cent delivery call on Canada West-ern Red Spring wheat, as well as Nos. 3 and 4 Canada Western Hard White Spring wheat and Canada Western feed wheat under the 2010-11 Series C contract pro-gram. This call, issued on May 27, refl ects 100 per cent acceptance of all farmers’ wheat of-fered during the current crop year. May 31 is the 2010-11 Series C sign-up deadline for wheat.

Beginning June 1, farm-ers can renew their 2011-12 delivery permits online through CWB e-Services, at their local elevator, or by calling the CWB at 1-800-275-4292. An active CWB permit and delivery contract are required in order to receive a cash ticket for grain delivered to an elevator. Signing up early can help produc-ers avoid delivery delays during the busy post-harvest season. An active producer ID number is also required to apply for a cash advance. More information is available at cwb.ca/permit.

Farmers can submit their 2011-12 variety survey online beginning June 1. Complete the survey by July 15 to be eligible for early bird

prizes that include a WeatherFarm monitor-ing station. The survey asks farmers to indicate which varieties of wheat, durum and barley they have seeded. It takes only a few minutes to com-plete and helps the CWB market grain by provid-ing early information to potential international buyers. Enter online at cwb.ca/variety.

Extended sign-up hours for CWB Producer Pay-ment Options continue until June 15. The longer hours, which run from 3 p.m. to midnight CDT, are designed to make sign-up more convenient for farmers during the busy spring seeding season. After June 15, sign-up will resume ending daily at 9 p.m. CDT. For more information, visit cwb.ca/ppo.

There is the potential that Canada Post service could be disrupted by a strike or lockout. Farm-ers can avoid potential payment delays by hav-ing their CWB cheques deposited directly to their fi nancial institution ac-count. All direct-deposit payments are received quicker than cheques. View details on signing up for direct deposit at cwb.ca/deposit.

With many areas of the province receiving ex-cess moisture this spring, the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation will be extending seeding deadlines for 2011, as it did in 2010.

“Just as weather is often unpredictable, its effects on the farm gate can vary from year to year,” Federal Agriculture Min-ister Gerry Ritz said. “I’m pleased to continue to work with the Province of Saskatchewan to make common sense adjust-ments to our programs, like today’s, so that farm-ers can continue to feed families in Canada and around the world.”

“Excess moisture is again preventing pro-ducers from getting into the fields and seeding progress is delayed,” Sas-katchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud said. “While I hope the ex-tension will give produc-ers some extra time to get their seed in the ground and still be insured, we

Crop Insuranceextends seeding deadlines

all realize the best so-lution to this situation would be some warm, dry weather.”

For areas with longer growing seasons, includ-ing Kindersley, Rosetown, Leader, Swift Current, Moose Jaw and Estevan, Crop Insurance custom-ers will now be able to seed and insure most crops until June 20. In the rest of the province, Crop Insurance custom-ers will now have insur-ance on any crop seeded by June 15, other than barley, oats, mustard, peas and polish canola which can now be seeded and insured up to June 20. Crops exclusive of these deadlines for the entire province are chick-peas, lentils, dry beans and potatoes because they require more days to reach maturity.

I f Crop Insurance customers are still un-able to seed by the new deadlines, due to excess moisture, they can access their Unseeded Acreage

feature as of June 20. In areas with extreme mois-ture where land will not be in a condition to seed, producers can register Unseeded Acreage claims as of June 15. The Un-seeded Acreage Payment provides $70 per acre, less seeding and insur-ance intensities and a fi ve per cent deductible.

“Farmers in many parts of the province have had diffi culty seeding due to excess moisture,” SARM President David Marit said. “We appreciate this extension which will give producers more time to get their crops in the ground

and still be insured.”“For the second straight

year farmers have had to deal with excess moisture delaying seeding,” APAS President Greg Marshall said. “This extension will allow more acres to be insured, which benefits the entire economy.”

Producers are encour-aged to call 1-888-935-0000, contact their local offi ce or visit saskcropin-surance.com.

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Saskatchewan Crop In-surance customers will now be compensated for crop land they are un-able to seed because of impassable roads caused by excess moisture.

Compensation will be provided through Crop Insurance’s Unseeded Acreage Benefi t.

“Again this spring, many Prairie farmers face the prospect of not being able to get seed in the ground because of the extreme wet conditions,”

Crop Insurance available for producers unable to access land

Federal Agriculture Min-ister Gerry Ritz said, June 2. “I am pleased to work with the Province of Saskatchewan to develop flexible programming which will allow both governments to respond effectively in situations such as this.”

“Excess moisture has had a devastating im-pact on farm land and roads this spring,” Sas-katchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud said. “This is a practical,

common sense change to Crop Insurance which I hope will help producers who are unable to access their fi elds because their roads have been washed out.”

In 2011, the Unseeded Acreage Benefi t has been increased from $50 to $70 per eligible acre for land

that is too wet to seed or is inaccessible due to excess moisture. Eligible acres are determined by a calculation involving a seeding intensity, insur-ance intensity and a fi ve per cent deductible.

“We appreciate this pro-gram change because RM councils are doing

everything they can to make all their roads pass-able, but we know with a spring like this some roads will be impossible to repair in time for seed-ing,” SARM President David Marit said.

Producers who cannot access their land due to excess moisture should

contact their local Crop Insurance offi ce.

The deadline for cus-tomers to register an Unseeded Acreage claim is June 25, 2011. De-tailed program information is available at any Crop Insurance offi ce, by calling 1-888-935-0000, or by visit-ing saskcropinsurance.com.

The risk for Lyme disease in Saskatchewan is very low, it is not zeroLyme disease is a rare disease of humans, wild-life, and domestic ani-mals and is usually trans-ferred by ticks. Ticks are present throughout Sas-katchewan, living in tall grass and wooded areas, and tick bites should be treated with care and caution.

“Though the risk for Lyme disease in Sas-katchewan is very low, it is not zero. Prevention is better than cure or be-ing unsure, so take the proper precautions this spring, summer, and fall

Heartland urging residents to protect themselves from ticks this summer

to avoid insect bites in-cluding those from ticks,” reiterated Dr. David Torr, Consulting Medi-cal Health Offi cer for the Heartland and Cypress Health Regions.

Lyme Disease is one diseases that ticks can carry and transfer to humans and is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. Though the risk of get-ting Lyme disease in Sas-katchewan is low, it is not zero. The province of

Saskatchewan maintains a surveillance system to monitor all ticks in the province with many hundreds sent in each year for disease test-ing.

I f y o u have been bitten by a tick you should remove it promptly with fine-tipped twee-zers and save the tick in a double freezer bag or pill bottle. It is recommended

that you keep the tick so that it can be sent in for testing of disease should you develop symptoms.

If you develop symptoms suggestive of Lyme

disease after a tick bite, such as rash or fever,

be sure to con-sult your doctor.

For more informa-tion on Lyme disease

please visit health.gov.sk.ca/lyme-disease or con-

tact your local Public Health offi ce.

The Saskatchewan Rail-way Museum will be host-ing Railway Heritage Day at the Museum on Sunday June 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular admission is $5 for adults (over 16), $3 for students (6 to 16 in-clusive), and children under 6 free.

The Saskatchewan Railway Museum is located four kilome-tres southwest of Sas-katoon on Highway 60 (Pike Lake Road); turn left at the Junc-tion of Highway 7 and 60.

In addition to our regular

Railway Heritage Day -- Saskatchewan Railway Museum

Museum displays, activi-ties at Railway Heritage Day will include speeder rides, mini train rides, velocipede and handcar demonstrations, teleg-raphy demonstrations, model railroad displays,

antique car displays and much more.

Museum displays in-

clude diesel locomotives, freight cars, cabooses, work equipment, snow ploughs, street cars, the sleeping car Kirkella and several railway build-ings including Argo Sta-tion, Unity Express Shed, Oban Interlocking Tower and the Interpretive Cen-tre. Visit the Eaton Memo-rial Monument which in March 1919 was the site of an Internment Camp.

A barbecue will be oper-ated.

The site includes a gift shop, washrooms, picnic grounds and ample park-ing.

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Tim Hammond Realty 113 3rd Ave. W. Biggar, SKTim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag. 306.948.5052 Main Office

Owner - Broker 306.948.9168 Tim’s Cell Cari McCarty - Residential 306.948.7995 Cari’s Cell Grant Anderson – Farms 306.831.9214 Grant’s Cell Dave Molberg – Farms 306.948.4478 Dave’s Cell

Homes for Sale in Biggar (MLS)Farmland for Sale (MLS) Wardrop RM 317 2099 ac. Vogel RM 068 2071 ac. Vogel RM 097 1277 ac. Pobran RM 343 1229 ac Dixon RM 346 640 ac. HillCor RM 466 490 ac. Gray RM 346 480 ac. Zenert RM 342 463 ac. Whitmore RM 316 320 ac. Holbrook RM 280 317 ac. Orton RM 255 317 ac. McKee RM 376 307 ac. Lalonde RM 345 160 ac. Green RM 317 160 ac.

Acreages for Sale (MLS)

Clarke Rosetown $589,900Johannson Asquith $399,000Egert Biggar *$290,000Krivoshein Arelee $279,000Fuster Stranraer $269,900Jordan Wilkie $264,900Kerr Biggar $235,000Crozier Biggar $199,900Woods Road Biggar $189,900Serson Biggar $189,900Unity Ac. Unity $185,000

Sale Pending

Serson Biggar $189,900Holt Quill Lake $185,000

Recently SoldComm.Property

Dalmeny $60,000

Commercial Property (MLS) Demaine Hotel Demaine $399,900A & D Foods Perdue $179,900Howard Concave Rosetown $160,000

To Be Moved (Excl.) 1296 sq ft bungalow *$20,000

*denotes Exclusive Listing

Current Listings Current Listings202 3rd Ave E $299,000 104 6th Ave E (Lot) $30,000 302 6th Ave W *new* $279,000 206 4th Ave. W (Lot) $27,500 112 5th Ave W *new* $268,000 201 6th Ave W $20,000

212 3rd Ave E $245,000 Out of Town Property320 2nd Ave E $230,000 Perdue 801 Ave J $197,500 402 7th Ave E $228,900 Perdue 816 7th St.*new* $95,0002nd Ave W Condos *$198,900 Kinley 518 3rd St *new* $59,000 114 7th Ave W $189,000 Landis Lot $22,500313 6th Ave E $184,900 Wilkie Lot 507 2nd Ave W $15,000406 7th Ave E $178,900 Wilkie Lot 204 2nd St W $15,000

102 5th Ave E $173,900 Sale Pending! 409 3rd Ave E $169,900 114 7th Ave W $189,000403 4th Ave E $88,900 313 6th Ave E $184,900

307 6th Ave E *$79,900 Recently Sold!!204 5th Ave E $49,900 105 8th Ave W $356,000 201 5th Ave E $35,000 111 4th Ave E $159,000 209 4th Ave E $33,000 128 3rd Ave E $84,900

302 6th Ave. West Featured Listing $279,000New Construction! Remarkable 1332 sq ft 3 Bedroom Bungalow Home. Boasts double vaulted ceilings, open dining room/ kitchen with knotty Alder custom cabinets, island/eating bar and garden doors. Basement has large windows and is open for development. Call to view this remarkable home today!

112 5th Ave. West Featured Listing $268,0003 + 1 bedroom bungalow close to downtown! Featuring 2 and a 1/2 baths, spacious oak kitchen, bow window, single detached garage plus car port, fully fenced meticulously manicured yard located on a corner lot! Call today to view this fantastic home!!

816 7th Street Perdue Featured Listing- Reduced! $95,000Totally Renovated turn-key home! Includes gorgeous 4 piece bathroom with soaker tub & stunning tile work, 2 bedrooms, kitchen/dining area, living room and main floor laundry. 100x120 totally fenced yard, deck and parking at rear. Central air and water softener included.

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AUCTIONDirections…North side of Sonningdale, Sask., go 2 miles west, 1 mile north and 4 miles west. Watch for signs

Sat., JUNE 18 • 10 a.m.Partial Listing

2001 Chev SLE, 4x4, ext. cab, 207,000 km; ‘51 IH L150 2-ton w/B&H; Cockshutt 5542 SP combine pickup and chopper; Brandt 7x41 auger w/motor; 620 IH press drill (2x8’); 16 ft Alteen tandem disc; 6 ft Towner offset disc; 2 grain cleaners; D7 “17A” Cat w/cable lift dozer (good running cond); JD “AP” collector tractor new tires and battery (good); Fuel tanks w/stand, skid tanks; large amount of good R&R ties (good); some small haying and tillage equipment; Welder and accessories, power hack saw, bench grinder, sockets, wrenches, plumbing and electrical supplies; Vise, shovels, forks, hyd. press, angle grinders; 8x12 garden shed, 16x10 insulated wired building; fridge, stove, washer, dryer, microwave; beds, chairs, chesterfi eld, dressers, etc.; Antiques, wood lathe, 125 lb. Vulcan anvil, rope braider, wagon wheels, harness horse, dresser, round table, pressed back rocker, etc.

Mierau Auction ServiceRichard Mierau P.L. 914867Langham, Sask. 306-283-4662

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Landis Locals Helen Buxton 658-2115

I am very pleased that Don Sizer has volunteered to help report Landis and area news to The Independent. This little news column is very important to former area residents, so please help us by telling one of us about interesting events in your family.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Westgard family on the untimely death of Molly. She is survived by the son, Tyson (Kim) and their son Chayce; daughter Trisha (Travis), brothers Clint, Colin, and Duane; sisters Sandra Silvernagle and

by Don SizerMost everyone knows

someone or is someone with MS. Some have lost a friend or relative such as I have. My sister died at an early age because of MS.

The Gary Kolenosky family’s’ Jaylene had MS. It is to them, and people like them, that we may someday fi nd a cure or at least a cause for this affl iction.

by the Gary Kolenosky family

The MS walk is a critical part of the MS Society’s fund raising efforts and is a signifi cant program in funding research towards a cure for MS.

The walk takes place in cities all over Canada. My daughters, grandchildren and I have done this fi ve kilometre walk every year for the past 10 years. We

Audra Westgard, as well as a large extended family. She will be sadly missed.

Josh and Jayden Sittler joined the 96 Highlanders Pipes and Drums band from Saskatoon in competition at the Moose Jaw/Regina Highland Games. The band earned a second place in Moose Jaw and a third in Regina. In individual competition Josh placed fourth in Regina for snare drum solo, and Jayden placed third in Moose Jay for charter solo, bringing home a bronze medal.

In June they will be travelling to Billings, Montana to compete in their games. This is really a remarkable achievement when you consider all the trips to Saskatoon for lessons, true dedication. Good luck in Billings boys!

Landis grad will be held at the Community Complex on June 11, 2011 (Saturday). This year’s grads are: Christopher Beckett, Rachelle Redlick, Madeline Schommer, Robby and Bobby Starchief, and Tyson Weber. Congratulations!

Other Landis news

The MS Society’s “Walk to End MS”

Left to right: Hayden Kolenosky, Miranda Kolenosky, Crystal Rabby, Karen Kolenosky, Jaylene Watson and son Jarren.

call our walking team the “Speedy Turtles”. We have walked in Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Edmonton and Medicine Hat. For the past few years we have walked in Medicine Hat. Two of my daughters traveled from Edmonton to be there. Next year we plan to do the walk in Edmonton.

We are so grateful to everyone who has supported us through the years. The money raised goes toward fi nding a cure and also helps those living with this disease. We look forward to the day when fund raising will no longer be needed because a cure will have been found.

Congratulations Allan!On receiving your Commercial Pilots License with distinction.Allan also received the SIAST Business & Industry Centennial Merit Award Scholarship (2), the SIAST Achievement Scholarship and the West Wind Aviation Simulator Award.

We are very proud of you.Mom, Dad, Erica, Alex and Aaron

Grandma (Susan Yaschuk) and Baba (Irene Yaskowich)

Josh Sittler (above photo) performs with the 96 Highlanders Pipes and Drums band last Thursday at the Biggar Community Hall for the Fisher Squadron Air Cadets during their Ceremonial Review. Sittler and his brother will be travelling to Billings, Montana to compete this June. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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MEMORIAMSFrederick Joseph Kidley

Frederick Joseph Kidley peacefully passed away May 26, 2011 at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask. Fred was born in London, England on September 18, 1921. He travelled to Canada in 1926 where his family settled in the Kinley district. Fred proudly served his country in World War II with the Royal Canadian Army. He survived the Depression, raised his family and was a loyal member of the Anglican Church.Fred was predeceased by his parents, John (1967) and Florence (1978); his wife, Agnes (1994); and sisters, Florry and Annie. Fred is survived by his sister, Lyla; daughter, Ruby (Bob) Taylor and son, Fred, Jr. as well as two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.The funeral service was held on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from Christ Church Anglican. Donations may be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar, 948-2669.

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Biggar Youth Travellers would like to thank the community for their support in the bottle drive. Thanks to Dave Phillips for the use of his trailer.

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SUNDAYS in June: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be meeting for worship at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Hot Dog Picnic Potluck on Sunday, June 19. Everyone is welcome.

48/10tfnSATURDAY, JUNE 4 - 18: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Biggar Arts Council adjudicated art show in the Credit Union Gallery in the Biggar Credit Union Gallery at the Biggar Museum

22c3SATURDAY, JUNE 4: Dance to the music of “Three For the Show”, 8 p.m. to 12 midnight at Biggar Community Hall. Sponsored by Minus One.

21p2FRIDAY, JUNE 10: Tea and Bake Sale at Biggar Diamond Lodge, 2 - 3:30 p.m. All proceeds to resident activity fund. Thank you for your support.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15: New Creation Community Players Annual meeting, 7:30 p.m. at H.M. Bielby Hall (back of Majestic Theatre). Interested persons are most welcome.

22c3TUESDAYS, June 21 - Sept. 27: Biggar Farmers Market, 3 - 5 p.m. in MacPherson Hall, former Elks Hall.

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Nettie KostuchenkoSeptember 1, 1918

- June 8, 2010

“Though her smile is gone foreverAnd her hand

we cannot touchStill we have so many memoriesOf the one we loved so muchHer memory is our keepsake

With which we’ll never partGod has her in His keepingWe have her in our hearts.”

Forever loved, sadly missed, and

always in our hearts…Joan Hanson and Corbin,

Krista, Jeff, Cohen; Joy Barr, June and Bill

Andreas, Ken and Irene Kostuchenko and Amber

Raymond Thomson

August 25, 1919 -

June 8, 2002

“A special smile, a special faceIn our hearts

a special placeNo words we speak

can ever sayHow much we miss

you everyday.”Love and sadly missed

by Sylvia, children and grandchildren

Millie WebsterJune 4, 1920 - June 10, 2010

“We do not need a special dayTo bring you to our minds

The days we do not think of you

Are very hard to fi nd.Each morning

when we awaken,we know that you are gone.

And no one knows the heartache

as we try to carry on,Our hearts still ache

with sadnessand secret tears still fl ow.What it means to lose you,

no one will every knowOur thoughts are always with you

your place no one can fi ll.In life we loved you dearly;in death we love you still.

We hold you close within our hearts

And there you will remain,to walk with us

throughout our livesuntil we meet again.

Our family chain is broken now

And nothing seems the samebut as God calls us one by one

The chain will link again.”

Remembering you with love…Jean and Rod;

Gord and Shirley; Jack and Linda; Shaw; your grandchildren and

great-grandchildren

MEMORIAMS

MEET AND GREET

with PREMIER

BRAD WALL

Tuesday, June 142:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Biggar New HorizonsEveryone welcome.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 and SUNDAY, JUNE 26: Garage Sale at 114 - 7th Ave. West. Appliances, furniture, tools and household items.

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Commercial Food Auction on June 9th-15th . For More Info Call Hodgins Auctioneers 1-800-667-2075. PL915407

Monday June 13th: HUGE Farm Auction, MRW Farms in Milestone, SK (Near Regina). FeaturingÉ *2010 Case IH 535 Tractor *TWO, 2010 Case IH 7120 Combines *TWO, Macdon FD70 Combine Header *Case IH ATX700, Flexicoil 5000 54 Ft. Air Drills * *CASE IH SPX4260 Sprayer *Timpte Super Hopper Grain Trailer *2000 Freightliner F370 Service Truck *Case IH WDX901 Swather *Killbros 1185 Grain Cart . Call Hodgins Auctioneers For More Info. 1-800-667-2075. PL915407.

AUCTION JUNE 15: 16, Lake Lots in Bayshore Develo. Located w/ in the Village of Cranberry Portage on Lake Athapapuskow, MB. Call Hodgins Auctioneers 1-800-667-2075.

UNRESERVED ACREAGE AUCTION Katepwa Lake, SK. Sweet Grass Ridge. 10 Lakefront Acreage Homesites and 13 Lakeview Acreage Homesites, 1.08 up to 3.46 +/- acres. Selling at Saskatoon Public Auction, June 23. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, 1-800-491-4494; rbauction.com.

AUCTIONS

LUSELAND BIBLE CAMP JAMBOREE

Sunday, June 26 • 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.Guest Speaker… Matt Dominguez, former Saskatchewan Roughrider receiverTickets…Pre-registered by June 14: $20/adult, $10/youth (6 - 18 yrs) & free/child At the gate: $25/adult; $15/youth; $5/childContact…Box 71, Luseland, SK, S0L 2A0 306-372-4544; emkirk@sasktel.net

Laser Tag!Wall Climbing!

Pig Roast! Pool & Water Slide!Wagon Rides!

FUN! Wear GREEN & Come!

Music!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22: Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Midwest REDA Annual General Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Biggar New Horizons.

23c3JUNE 30: Biggar & District Arts Council Season tickets available. Early bird ends June 30. Reserve Seating. Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers.

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FRIDAY, JULY 1: Biggar United Church Roast Beef Supper, 5 - 7 p.m. at Jubilee Stadium, entertainment by “Cash Back” to follow. Cash Bar. $20/adult; 12 and under $10. Limited tickets. Contact Town Of ce for tickets with your celebration registration.

23c4SATURDAY, JULY 2: Biggar Museum Centennial Pancake Breakfast, 7 - 10 a.m., Jubilee Stadium. Tickets are limited, so please register early at the Biggar Museum.

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COMING EVENTS

PETS

FARM LAND WANTED

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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

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

We have gifts and informationwww.welcomewagon.ca

HOUSES FOR RENT

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

HOUSES FOR SALE

PERSONAL

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Stop in to…

1st Ave.West,

Biggar948-2700

SATURDAY, JUNE 11: You are invited to a Bridal Shower for Kiley Sarvas, bride-elect of Sever Ellis, 2:00 p.m., Centennial Room, Westwinds Motor Hotel. Please bring your favourite recipe for Kiley. Cards in drugstores. Everyone welcome!

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INVITATIONS

SUNDAY, JUNE 12: Please join us for a ‘come and go’ gathering to celebrate the retirement of Mrs. Lorraine Heather and Mrs. Ruby Evanisky, 1 - 3 p.m. in St. Gabriel School gym. Program from 1- 1:45 p.m.

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SATURDAY, JULY 30 and SUNDAY, JULY 31: SONNINGDALE REUNION, Sonningdale Community Centre. Saturday…registration, 3 p.m.; supper, 6 p.m., music by Les Barrington to follow. Sunday…church service, 10 a.m. in hall; brunch, 11 a.m., gospel music by Les Barrington to follow. Registration fee covers all events, $20/person, 12 and under free. Please register by June 30 to caradonelliott@gmail.com or Box 36, Sonningdale, SK, S0K 4B0. For more info contact Sharon, 306-237-4829. See you there!

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

ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS! If you received the CEP (Common Experience Payment), you may be eligible for further Cash Compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1-877-988-1145 now. Free service!

What is COPD and How Do I Manage It? FREE videoconference for those affected by COPD. Speaker: Trent Litzenberger, Physiotherapist & Certi ed Respiratory Educator June 14 @ 3 p.m. For more info, call the Lung Association: 1-888-566-5864

NOTICE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIVESTOCK

RECREATION

CARS & TRUCKS

MISCELLANEOUS

SEED & FEED

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Estate of George Zeman Merkley, late of Biggar, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased.All claims against the

above Estate, duly veri ed by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 27th day of June, 2011.H.T. Hepting Law Of ce

Barrister & SolicitorBox 796

Unity, SK S0K 4L0

Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history! Do yours prior to the centennial celebrations! For more information call 948-3451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

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

31tfn Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

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NOTICE

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

CHERRIES: Juliette or Carmine Jewel at $6.99/tree for full box of 90. Also Evans Cherry, Haskaps, Raspberries, Black Currants, Saskatoons, Sea Buckthorn. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca.

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

DISCONNECTED PHONE? ChoiceTel Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call ChoiceTel Today! 1-888-333-1405. www.choicetel.ca

GENERATOR SETS. Buy direct and save. Oilpatch, farm, cabin or residential. Buy or rent - you’ll get the best deal from DSG. 1-800-667-6879 www.dsgpower.com Coupon # SWANA G1101

Major engine manufacturers say that quality fuel treatments are an essential part of diesel engine protection. Get the best value with 4Plus 1-800-667-6879 www.dieselservices.com

1996 Olds 88 LS, loaded, 242,000 km, asking $2,500. Phone 237-4892, D. Eaton.

23p3Guaranteed 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.

Biggar Museum is collecting book for their Annual Used Book Sale fundraiser. If you have books you would like to donate, please contact the Museum at 948-3451.

22c6Accepting donations, new and handmade for Biggar & District Arts Council/Museum Centennial Silent Auction on July 1 and 2. Please drop off at the Museum by June 15.

15c10Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 658-2132

3tfnWANTED- Honey Bee good 2 story hives and Good single Hives. Call John 652-7708 or 221-4569 or Harvey 374-0318 or 270-9523.

WANTED

For Sale…very clean, fully loaded, 23 ft. Nash 5th wheel travel trailer. Phone 948-5498

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Pedigreed QH’ s 8 y.o Pal gelding, reining/ pasture/barrels, fast, cowy $4900 4 yo Gray geld, athletic, show /ranch $3300 Fillies(pal) & mare (b&w) 306-241-8357

MACHINERY

For sale, 500 acres of standing alfalfa and grass. Phone 948-2395.

21tfnStanding forage; 100 acres cattlemens mix standing hay and 600 acres of alfalfa. Phone 228-3727

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HEATED 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

More Power Less Fuel for diesel farm equipment. Tractors, combines, sprayers or grain trucks. Find out about safe electronics from DSG. Call today 1-800-667-6879. www.dieselservices.com

NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN! New! Continuous Shock Chlorinator. Patent Pending Canada/U.S.A. No mess, effective year round for smell, iron bacteria, slime. Inexpensive. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com.

P R O V I N C E - W I D E CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 345,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.

BUILDING SALE... “Rock Bottom Prices!”. 25x40 $7995. 30x40 $9840. 35x50 $12,995. 40x80 $18,700. 47x100 $29,890. Ends included. Many others. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers since 1980. Call 1-800-668-5422.

MISCELLANEOUS

40 ft. Bourgault air seeder with 11 in. Knock-on shovels and 3-bar harrows, 8 in. spacing and 3195 tank. Phone 306-237-4410.

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SEED & FEED

Real Estate

LANE REALTY CORP.

www.lanerealty.com

L A N E R E A LT Y C O R P.Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists™

Ph:(306) 569-3380 Email: lanerealtycorp@sasktel.net

LUSELAND: ~ 10 ac. - well, 9,900 bu. steel grain storage, shop, quonset, garden shed, double garage, 1,144 sq ft bungalow.

For all your buying or selling needs contact:

KEVIN JARRETTCell: (306) 441-4152

NOTICE: TheseClassified Ads arebeing monitored by the Sask. AutoDealers Assoc. in an effort to protectthe Consumer.All unlicensed andunbonded sellers ofmotor vehicles (person(s) carrying onthe business of selling or acquiringfor the purpose of“Resale”) will bepromptly reported tothe Dept. of Justiceand all Federal &P rovincial tax collectionauthorities.

WANT TO RENT…an acreage close to Biggar. References. Phone 948-3325 or 948-4558.

23p3Two serviced lots, side by side in Biggar, 100’x140’, $79,900. Call 717-4681 (cell)

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Two bedroom house, four appliances, 1200 sq ft., 1-1/2 baths. 220-4th Ave. East $50,000, 948-2704

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HOUSES FOR SALE

Three bedroom home (fully modern). Available January 31, 2011. For viewing, contact 948-3674 or 948-7022 or 948-9517

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Free to a good home, two mature Ragdoll cats. Phone 948-5259

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LOST…On the 100 block of 4th Avenue East, one yellow magna wand (pin nder). Please return to the Town Of ce. Reward Offered! Your participation and help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Town of Biggar

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DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships, Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Intimate conversation, Call #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+)

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Fully equipped machine shop for sale. Formerly Kaiser Welding in Cudworth, SK. $160,000 OBO. Contact Diannne 780-691-1091.

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES ,Earn $100,000.00 + per year ,Retire in only 3 years Need 2 Prime References per Province. For Details CALL 1-866-668-6629 Or Visit www.tcvend.com

BECOME A MASSAGE THERAPIST. Help people, love your work, earn a great living. Hybrid distance/on-campus learning. Monthly or weekly classes in Calgary or Edmonton. Instructors successful RMTs. Financial aid available. 1-866-491-0574. For Open House dates: www.mhvicarsschool.com. www.remedialmassageschool.com.

Work from Home! CanScribe College offers the best online Medical Transcription training in Canada. Great work at-home opportunities. Don’ t delay. Enroll today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com. admissions@canscribe.com

PERSONAL

CONTRACTOR WANTED in Maple Creek. Need to replace basement. PDAP approved and engineers report available. Call Mr. Zubac 306-662-2196.

EnerGuard Windows & Doors Inc. Saskatchewan’s largest manufacturer of custom Energy Star quali ed PVC widows is looking for quality dealers. For further details, visit www.energuardwindows.com to complete the dealer application under the dealer resources menu tab.

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for a certi ed Journeyman 40 ton crane operators ASAP. Excellent wages, full bene ts after 90 days, pro t sharing semi-annual after 90 days, full-time career minded individuals preferred. Please send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca or call ATM at 780-846-2231 to set up an interview.

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Biggar Community Connections is dedicated to providing programs and services that will make a difference in the lives of adults with

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Biggar Community Connections is dedicated to providing programs and services that will make a difference in the lives of adults with

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Western Sales in Biggar is seeking

Farm Equipment Mechanics. Certi cation required.

$22-$28/hour. Fax resumes to 30-882-3389 or email rome.molsberry@westernsales.ca.

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AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Journeyman Welders, $31. - $35. per hour. 2nd/3rd year apprentices, hourly rate based on experience. Full bene ts after 90 days. Pro t sharing semi-annual after 90 days. Full-time career minded individuals preferred. Send resume to: joe@autotanks.ca or call ATM at 780-846-2231 to set up an interview.

E X P E R I E N C E D UNDERGROUND DIAMOND DRILLERS.$$$ Earn big AUD $$$ Enjoy the Land Down Under AUSTRALIA Leave the Visa to US!! Swick Mining Services is one of Australia’ s largest mineral drilling contractors providing underground and surface drilling services both nationally and internationally. Swick is a market leader in the development of innovative rig designs and drilling practices that deliver improved productivity, value, safety and versatility. To be considered for this position you will: Have proven experience in Boart Longyear rigs LM45/55/75/90, Atlas Copco’ s Diamec, or similar; Hold a current Driver’ s Licence; Pass a comprehensive medical including a drug and alcohol screen; Be physically t and prepared for work in hot and remote locations; Provide a criminal background check. To Apply send your CV and a Cover Letter to chelsea.raffan@swickmining.com.au. You Will Be Offered: Top Dollars for your Experience with bonus incentives. Great Shifts ÉÉ.2 x 1, 2 x 2. some 1 x 1 depends on site. Accommodation in a quality apartment near one of our many beautiful sandy beaches! Spend your R & R sur ng, putting a shrimp on the barbie, seeing the country, or just having a cold beer! Return ights home to visit family and friends every six months paid for by Swick! The best site accommodation available. Proven State of the Art Equipment.

GRADUATING? The trades are a great career choice! Consider becoming an automotive service technician at Hanna Chrysler Ltd. in Hanna, Alberta. APPRENTICE OR LICENSED candidates considered. Competitive wages, bonus potential, bene ts. Clean, modern shop. Fax resume to 403-854-3141 or email:chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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Leading Manufacturing Group (LMG) the New Premiere Storage Tank Shop in Western

Canada located in Vermilion, Alberta is now hiring:

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THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 21MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011

REAL ESTATE

of The BattlefordsIndependently Owned and Operated

Wally LorenzSales Associate

1391 - 100th St.North Battleford, SK

S9A 0V9Day or Night

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

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

• general repairsCall Jim @ 948-3333

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dark…YOU KNOW what you’re doing,

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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

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Ladies Only 30 min. Workout…owned and operated by

Diane Larouche Ellard,Can-Fit-Pro Certi ed

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104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar

948-7967

in Nova Wood Centre

BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Housing for families and seniors

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Torch-onTileAll repairs

For all your glass needs…owned and operated

by Matt Poitras104 - 2nd Ave. West

Biggar

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ResidentialCommercialAutomotive

Business & Professional …Business & Professional …

PHILLIPS FLOORS &

MOREFlooring, Appliances,

Custom Cabinets, Electrolux, Paint

and supplies204 Main St. • Biggar

Phone 948-1773

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.

Phoenix M4Mobile Grain

cleaning and sizing

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

Wayne Dollansky306-948-7247

Custom Combining JD9770

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SEED CLEANING

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

Jerry MucPhone: 948-2958

Fax: 948-5699

Bear Hills Rentals &

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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…

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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

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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

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

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

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

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HEARING CARE

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

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IT’S ALL INCLUDED!

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

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Inc.Inc.

Northland FoamingSpray Foam

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SUPPLIES available at Grape Moments located in The Independent,

102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar, 948-3344

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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 WINE, BEER, COOLER KITSKITS and and SUPPLIES SUPPLIES

available at available at Grape MomentsGrape Moments located in The Independent, located in The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar102 - 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: 948-7533Corner 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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AUTOMOTIVE

ACCOUNTING

This space available for…our 26-week commitment

in this directory$2.89/week = $75 + g.s.t.

(regular price $9.52 per week) One column x 1 inch size

Call 948-3344

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

BIGGAR INSURANCE

SERVICESAnita Silvernagle,

Lisa Haynes (Notary Publics)• Home & Agro,

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

Without

advertising,

nothing happens!!!

304 Main St., Biggar in Biggar Insurance Bldg.

222

Beadle’s Computer Solutions

Sales & ServiceCall Steven 948-2489

PHOTOGRAPHY

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

…call 948-3344

PPhotos by hotos by JJocelynocelynPortraits, Family, Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Weddings & Sports

PhotographPhotographyyBiggar, SaskBiggar, Sask..

www.photosbyjocelyn.comwww.photosbyjocelyn.com306-948-2814306-948-2814

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

MR. JOHN G. SMITH

* Local Handyman/

Drayman plusIndependent Sales Consul-

tant for SWEPCO Building

Products & Lubricant

Phone: (306) 948-3856

Mobile: (306) 948-7896

Email: johngsmith1@

hotmail.com

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

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Contact Nancy Duns Independent Rep

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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

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