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Saskatchewan grows by more than 23,000 people in past year Province continues to grow at fastest pace in more than 90 years New population numbers released Tuesday by Statistics Canada show that Saskatchewan grew

by 6,606 people in the third quarter of 2012 to an alltime high of 1,086,564. From October 1, 2011

to October 1, 2012, Saskatchewan’s population jumped by 23,024. That’s the most growth in a single year since 1921, beating the mark of 22,154 set in the previous quarter of this year. Premier Brad Wall said the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth released by the government in October will ensure this growth continues and that the government is meeting the challenges of a growing province. “Growth means more jobs and opportunities for Saskatchewan people,” Wall said. “It means more and more young people are choosing to stay in Saskatchewan after they finish their education

instead of moving elsewhere. “Growth means that this fall, we were able to provide additional funding to schools with rapidly expanding enrolment while still maintaining the only balanced provincial budget in Canada. These are some of the beneﬁts of a growing province and that’s why we want it to continue.” Saskatchewan’s population grew by 2.16 per cent in the past year, second only to Alberta among Canadian provinces. Only Saskatchewan, Alberta and Newfoundland enjoyed positive interprovincial migration (more people moving in than moving out) in the past quarter. S a s k a t c h e wa n ’s n e t

in-migration of 1,286 people in the past quarter included 714 from Ontario, 248 from Manitoba, 194 from British Columbia, and 34 from Alberta. The population increase also includes net international migration of 3,734 and a natural increase (births minus deaths) of 1,586. The Saskatchewan Plan for Growth sets a target of 1.2 million people living in Saskatchewan by 2020. Wall said the province is on track to meet that goal. “A strong economy, a balanced budget, thousands of job opportunities - these are the foundations of a growing province and that’s why Saskatchewan is the place to be in Canada right now,” Wall said.

Battle’s won . . . Biggar Atom National, Scott Sawatzky, battles for the puck versus the visiting Rosetown Red Wings, Sunday. Nats were on top for the better part of the contest but lost 8-7. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Gov’t of Canada invests to help youth in Saskatchewan get jobs The Government of Canada announced new funding to support youth in Saskatchewan to help them gain the knowledge they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by the Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Member of Parliament for Battlefords-Lloydminster, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development. “Our government’s top priorities are creating jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity,” said Ritz. “The Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy is helping youth develop the skills and gain the experience they need to get jobs now and prepare for the workforce of tomorrow.” Skills Canada Saskatchewan Inc. is receiving over $42,000 from the Youth Awareness program to help youth learn about educational and career options. Youth Awareness complements the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy (YES). It provides financial assistance for projects designed to promote youth as the workforce of the future. Through various activities, including presentations at schools, newsletters to youth and the distribution of pamphlets and posters, Skills Canada Saskatchewan will develop awareness of and promote the skilled trades and technologies as career options for youth to help address current and future labour market shortages. “Skills Canada Saskatchewan is very pleased to have received funding from the Government of Canada,” said Al Gabert, Executive Director for Skills Canada Saskatchewan. “We will now be able to continue with our mission of promoting skilled trades and technologies as a first-choice career option for Saskatchewan’s youth.” With annual funding of more than $300 million, YES helps youth, particularly those facing barriers to employment, obtain career information, develop employment skills, find jobs and stay employed. YES includes the Skills Link and Career Focus programs and the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, which creates thousands of job opportunities for students every summer. Economic Action Plan 2012 is providing an additional $50 million over two years to enhance YES through a new initiative that will connect young Canadians with jobs that are in high demand and help them develop tangible skills and gain work experience. Youth employment programs are part of the Government of Canada’s broader strategy to create an educated, skilled and flexible workforce. The Government underscored its commitment to this strategy in Canada’s Economic Action Plan. A key component of the Plan is to create more and better opportunities for Canadian workers through skills development.

Home Improvements . . . Biggar Central School’s Darian Bartusek has his inner architect in overdrive, Monday, as students build holiday gingerbread houses. The tasty, candy-ﬁlled structures were a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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RM of Biggar council minute highlights The regular meeting of the RM of Biggar No. 347 was held October 11 at the municipal ofﬁce. The following are some highlights of the meeting. Council received the Statement of Financial Activities, Council remuneration and the list of Accounts for Payment. Correspondence was received from SARM, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, 4-H Saskatchewan, Sun West School Division and Western Canadian Game Warden and direction was given as required. Council approved the Policy Manual presented by the Administrator. Approval was granted for a development permit for a RTM to located

on Lots 8-12, Block 4 in Springwater. Approval was also granted for a building permit for Big Rose Colony to construct a shop on SE-24-34-16W3. Application for subdivision of two residential parcels from NE 35-3514-W3 and NW 36-3514-W3 was approved. A Bylaw permitting cattle to run at large in the leased road allowance between E1/2-19-3417-W3 and W1/2-20-3417-W3 was given three readings and adopted. The request by Springwater Colony to install texas gates at the corner of NE-19-34-17-W3 and NW-20-34-17-W3 as well as SE-19-34-17-W3 and SW-20-34-17-W3 was approved.

Approval to install a time clock and security camera at the municipal shop was provided. A Special Council meeting was scheduled for October 19, 2012 for the purpose of discussing long term road infrastructure planning. The regular meeting of the RM of Biggar No. 347 was held November 6 at the municipal ofﬁce. Reeve Kent Dubreuil, Councillor Jason Aman, Councillor Duane Neufeldt and Councillor Larry Antonenko took the Oath of Ofﬁce. Council directed that the Administrator prepare a Report of the Proceedings following each Council meeting summarizing the decisions made at the meeting. This report will be provided to The Independent. Jim McKerchar and Jim Vancha, representing Parrish and Heimbecker, met with Council to discuss various issues related to the terminal project to be completed in the upcoming year. Council directed that the Ministry of Government Relations be advised that the Municipality does not require a servicing agreement for this project. The servicing agreement is the last requirement for the

Mayor Sadler has his ticket - do you have yours? . . . The Biggar and District Recreation Board is selling “Travel Voucher of the Month” tickets, giving some lucky few a chance to beat the cold. Here, Mayor Ray Sadler is ready to hit some warmer climes as Recreation Director Erin Poitras, left, hands him his chance to win. Tickets are $100 each and give you 12 chances to win a $2,000 travel voucher and 12 chances to win $100 cash. The ﬁrst draw will be made on January 15, and each month after that until December 15, 2013. The travel voucher may be used toward any trip of your choice, booked through Rose Travel of Rosetown, or you can opt to take $1,400 cash. Only 350 tickets will be sold, so with two different draws each month, your chances of winning are very good! If your ticket is drawn for nay of the draws, your ticket will go back in for all draws. Tickets are available at the Town Ofﬁce. The Recreation Board is fund raising for a water feature for the paddling pool at the Biggar Aquatic Centre. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Holiday treat . . . Kyson Egert puts the ﬁnal touches on a treat, December 13 as his mom, Lisa, looks on. The Biggar Central School kids, parents and teachers held a Kindergarten Cafe, making a holiday craft and devouring a tasty treat. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Ministry to approve the subdivision for the project. Councillors Aman, Zagoruy and Heather were appointed to the Biggar Rural District Fire Association and Protective Services Committee for a one year term. Councillor Danychuk was appointed Deputy Reeve for a one year term. The meeting schedule for 2013 was established. Regular meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of the month except March and May when it will be held the third Tuesday. A development permit was approved for Brian Fick to construct an agricultural building on SE-7-36-13-W3. Council approved the use of its second instalment of the 2011-2012 Gas Tax Program to the Diamond Lodge Project.

ed to graze cattle in the road allowance between 31-34-17-W3 and 36-3417-W3 on a temporary basis.

Construction of an approach at SE-24-34-16W3 utilizing municipal forces was approved. Permission was grant-

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Government accepts Rate Review Panel report After reviewing the recommendations of the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP), the Government of Saskatchewan has advised SaskPower to proceed with a 4.9 per cent rate increase, effective January 1, 2013. “This rate increase is needed to fund investments in the province’s electrical system and keep up with Saskatchewan’s growing economy, while at the same time maintaining safe and reliable electrical service for SaskPower customers,” Minister responsible for SaskPower Bill Boyd said December 12. Over the next 10 years, SaskPower plans to invest $10 billion on the province’s electrical system to meet increased electricity demand and renew aging infrastructure. Another $3 billion has been earmarked for Power Purchase Agreements. “I would like to personally thank the members of the Rate Review Panel for their thorough analysis and consideration of SaskPower’s rate application, and the provincial government for its approval of the case

SaskPower presented,” SaskPower President and CEO Robert Watson said. “The Rate Review Panel ensured that members of the public were informed and consulted during their review, which is a very important step in the process.” Of note, the SRRP congratulated SaskPower for the initiatives the company is taking to streamline business processes and improve service delivery, while also reducing costs and realizing savings. Saskatchewan residential customers will, on average, see their bills increase by between $4 to $6 per month starting Jan. 1, 2013. SaskPower has not raised its rates since August, 2010. Customers can help manage the increase by taking part in electricity conservation programs, such as SaskPower’s fridge recycling program, lighting exchanges and discounts, and the block heater timer program. By 2017, it’s expected that customers will achieve enough savings through SaskPower’s energy-efﬁciency programming to power 100,000 homes. For more information about SaskPower’s rate application, visit saskpower.com/rates or the Rate Review Panel Web site at saskratereview.ca.

NDP calls on finance minister to support CPP expansion Saskatchewan’s finance minister should stand up for middle class families by advocating an expansion of the Canada Pension Plan today, said NDP finance critic Trent Wotherspoon, Monday. Wotherspoon urged Finance Minister Ken Krawetz to speak up in support of changes to the public pension plan while meeting with the federal and provincial finance ministers in Meech Lake. Other provincial The trail ahead . . . Biggar’s Argo Bush is once again open for the season to cross finance ministers have already country skiers, and with conditions already a huge improvement over last year, the advocated for the expansion. pristine area has been groomed and track-set. Volunteers Blair and Monica Slowsky “The CPP is an effective, portable deserve a huge pat on the back for their tireless work in preparing the area. (Independent

plan to improve income security,” said Wotherspoon. “A modernized CPP would be an efﬁcient way to make sure that working Canadians can retire with dignity.” Wotherspoon said he is disappointed that the Sask Party has failed to support the common sense proposals for an expanded CPP, so far. “The Sask Party has the chance to say that retired people will have the independence of basic ﬁnancial security,” said Wotherspoon. “New Democrats urge the Sask Party to take that opportunity to improve stability in the plan and in people’s lives.”

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Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held November 20, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Alan Boyle, Penny McCallum, Eugene Motruk, and Kirk Sherbino. Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $32,146.68 and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $27,429.73, be approved. Council resolved that an air conditioning unit be installed at the same time as the new furnace at the ﬁre hall. Council resolved that the attached list of Committees of Council be established for the

remainder of November 2012 to October 2016 term, and form a part of these minutes. Council resolved that the application for sign installation in the urban corridor by Biggar Insurance Services be approved as their application meets the requirements of theTown’s Urban Sign Corridor Policy, and conditional to the sign being located in the sign corridor at an annual fee of $25 a sign for the calendar year as the sign will be used for advertising purposes. Council resolved that the following individuals be authorized to attend the 2013 annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities

Association (SUMA) Convention to be held in Saskatoon, February 3-6: Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Alan Boyle, Penny McCallum, Kirk Sherbino, Ray Sadler, and Barb Barteski. Council resolved that with respect to the municipal reserve option concerning Parcel A, Plan G388 Ext 2,theTown make a monetary settlement to the dedicated lands account in the amount of $25 which represents 10 per cent of the value of the land to be subdivided. Council resolved that the request from the Biggar School of Dance for a refund of the Community Hall rental for the date of October 26, be received and that the

Sing a little holiday cheer . . . Biggar Central School teacher, Jackie Zagoruy, right, leads Kindergarten to Grade 3 students through some Christmas carolling at the Biggar Diamond Lodge, Monday. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) request be approved in the amount of $135 plus GST in accordance with the Town’s policy. Council resolved that the following amount be

transferred to reserves for 2012: General Reserve: Diamond Lodge Project $250,000. Council also resolved that the following amount be

transferred from reserves for 2012: General Reserve: Diamond Lodge Project $750,000. • Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012

Enjoy the season As I write this editorial it is now six days until Christmas. By the time it appears in print it will be ﬁve days until the big day. Less than one week. As the song says “He’s making a list, checking it twice.” Of course, it is Santa that is making that famous list but as time counts down it is people that will be making lists of their own. Lists for buying presents, lists for baking, lists for buying groceries, lists, lists and more lists. Sometimes we make so many lists and try to cram so many things into the season that we forget to enjoy the season. I was talking to one customer earlier in the week who really enjoyed attending the music recital. She commented on how busy a community we have with lots of things going on. It’s true Biggar is a very active community. In case you missed the Carol Festival or one of the many recitals be it piano or singing then you missed some good entertainment. But, don’t despair there are still lots of events you can still catch. If shopping is big on your list then check out the centre pages for extended hours and tons of good things to buy for everyone on your list. If you plan on attending a religious service, check out the ad for the times for your preference. Have you noticed the lights on the gazebo? They create a nice atmosphere downtown whether it be in the morning hours before sunrise (which these days is around 9ish) or in the evening. Great to put you in the Christmas spirit whenever you are downtown. It would be a wonderful venue for a well contained ﬁre, some hot chocolate and carol singing (maybe for next year’s festival of lights?) Enjoy the season and have a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season. As this is the last paper before the new year have a Happy New Year as well.

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Christmas, reindeer and cowboys

Johnny Marks and Gene Autry popularized Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. But their stories are most more interesting by Pat Murphy, Columnist, Troy Media Distributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia.com As a very young child in Ireland many years ago, two Christmas songs vied for the designation of being my favourite. One was Jingle Bells, while the other was Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Although the competition was nip and tuck, Rudolph generally edged it. Even then, I was a sucker for a story. Not all children were equally impressed. Thousands of miles away in Toronto’s East York, my future wife took a different view. The story of Santa’s annual delivery was already perfectly told in the classic T’was the Night Before Christmas. And as that managed very nicely with just eight reindeer, adding another was spoiling a good thing. Rudolph had its

genesis in a promotional poem written for the Montgomery Ward department store in 1939, being later turned into a song by a guy called Johnny Marks. At first, it was difficult to find a taker. Names like Bing Crosby, Perry Como and Dinah Shore turned it down. Eventually, it found its way to the Singing Cowboy himself, Gene Autry. Although legend has it that Autry wasn’t particularly keen, he recorded the song on a June 1949 day in Los Angeles. Released that September, it became an enormous recurring Christmas hit, reputedly selling over two million copies in its first year. And as Autry biographer Holly George-Warren notes, it went on to sell many more millions over the ensuing decades. But the story’s interest

derives from more than the creation of a hugely lucrative novelty hit. It’s also about two men – Marks and Autry – who can be accurately described as quintessential 20th century American types. Born into afﬂuent circumstances in Mount Vernon, New York, in 1909, Marks specialised in writing songs for the Christmas market. The fact that he himself was Jewish was neither here nor there. He was a craftsman, and craftsmen found their market niche and duly serviced it. (Interestingly, the man who wrote the most popular Christmas song of all – White Christmas – was also Jewish. But, unlike Marks, Irving Berlin’s range of themes was much broader.) After graduating with a 1935 B.A. in English, Marks turned to songwriting, something

that he later said he had wanted to do since he was 13. When war came, he joined the army and served in Europe. While Rudolph was certainly his biggest success, Marks wasn’t exactly a one-trick pony. OtherhitsincludedIHeard the Bells on Christmas Day (based on an 1863 Longfellow poem), and A Holly Jolly Christmas. His craftsmanship even allowed him to survive the advent of rock ‘n’ roll, courtesy of Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree and Run Rudolph Run. And in an industry where the creators were often ﬂeeced by the smart guys, Marks was nobody’s victim. When he was ready to unleash Rudolph on the world, he set up his own music publishing company so as to own all the rights. Autry’s beginnings were much humbler. He was

born in 1907 rural Texas, coming into the world on credit as his father had disappeared on a periodic ramble during his mother’s pregnancy. But what he lacked in formal education, he more than made up for in pure street smarts. In later life, he put it this way: “Actually, working with numbers was what I did best. What I did less well was sing, act, and play the guitar.” Although he didn’t invent the Singing Cowboy movie genre, Autry was both the most successful exponent and the ﬁrst to fully exploit it, pushing the boundaries into merchandising. And after concluding that his contract with Republic Pictures was one-sided (albeit legal), he cleverly manoeuvred a renegotiation. Like Marks, Autry served in World War II, in his case ﬂying transport planes

in Asia. Afterwards he returned to making money – lots and lots of it. In this, his financial acumen wasn’t confined to the management of his showbusiness career. He was also an extremely shrewd investor, so much so that for many years Forbes magazine listed him as among the 400 richest Americans. Still, when Autry died in 1998, he left behind more than a large fortune and fading cultural memories. If you’re ever in Los Angeles with a few hours to spare, visit his Museum of the American West in Griffith Park. You won’t regret it. Troy Media columnist Pat Murphy worked in the Canadian financial services industry for over 30 years. Originally from Ireland, he has a degree in history and economics.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012

It’s not unusual to hear someone ask, “What are you doing for Christmas this year?” After all, the big day is coming up and plans need to be made. Plus, it’s a great way to start up a conversation. Most reply they are spending it at home with family going to Grandma’s or Mom and Dad’s or their son or daughter’s. But every now and then you will ge the reply that the whole family is going away for a Christmas holiday. Skiing is popular but so is choosing a destination in a warmer climate. When I asked one of my fellow participants at ﬁtness class she replied, “We’re going with my sister, her husband and children to Varadero, Cuba.” Wow!. What fun. This year my brother is going on a cruise. He will be on the ship December 24 just in time to enjoy turkey dinner the next day. A retired farmer he is looking for warmer temps and a relaxing 10 days in the Caribbean. Where would you go if you had the opportunity? Well, my ﬁrst thought

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is Disney World. First of all, I love Disney. Second, it is a perfect place to take “youngsters” of any age. Disney is so versatile it can be a children oriented holiday or one just suited to adults. There’s something very magic about the Magic Kingdom and the theme park in Orlando has so much to see and do. There’s Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Disney Studios, two waterparks, downtown Disney, loads of restaurants, movies, and outdoor shows. This comment came from yet another ﬁtness class participant: “Once you’ve been to Disney World, Disneyland is like going to Calaway Park.” I decided to google the top Christmas vacation destinations and there were some interesting and, in some ways, surprising results. Many were sunny, warm destinations but there were also some choices for fun in the snow. New York was popular what with the Rockefeller Centre, shopping, and the atmosphere of the city with its many strings of lights. Santa Claus, Indiana came up quite a

few times. Just imagine the Christmas spirit in a town named after the jolly old man himself. Here’s another: Santa Claus Village and Santa Park in Lapland, Finland. Being close to the Arctic Circle inspired this town to cash in so to speak and create their very own Santa theme park. Other choices: Bali, Bay of Islands, New Zealand (having been fortunate to be able to spend some time in NZ this would be one of my choices), Boston, Charleston, Cologne, Germany (I hear the Christmas markets are fantastic), Rome, Key West, Paris, Hawaii, Switzerland, Montreal, Vancouver, San Francisco to name just a few. Holiday cruises are also a great choice. Colorado was top of the list for a skiing destination but if you’re thinking of somewhere in Canada I’m sure Banff, Lake Louise (my favourite) or Whistler would be a popular choice. Of course, it’s not about the place but the people you are with. Have a very Merry Christmas.

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Ron and Myrtle Robinson married 60 years on October 17, 2012 With love to Mom and Dad…it brings warm and heartfelt thanks for all the thoughtful things you do. It also comes to let you know you both mean more each day to everyone your lives have touched. Love from your family, Oren and Marlene,Verne and Deb, Myron and Hannah, Elan and Pat; grandchildren, Amie and Troy, Wade and Orlee, Kyle and Mandi, Mya and Mason, Alyssa, Patrick,Victoria, William; great-grandchildren, Quinton and Payton.

AGI employees donated articles to Kayette Club’s Secret Santa project. Pictured are Mary McGowan and Janine Reed of the Kayettes and Shanon Heather from AGI. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Brittany Sandulak (left photo) of AGI presents Deborah Hamp of the Saskatoon Food Bank with a cheque for $740 which was donated by AGI employees and management. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein) Milt Myers, (top) president of the AGI Employees Association presents Debbie Kurulak-Milne with a donation of $1,722. Funds were raised through a silent auction at the staff Christmas party and matched by AGI. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Brrrr! by Bob Mason

At this time of year of course no one has to sing that old 1970 song: :”Baby, its cold outside”, eh? Contrary to the way it used to be, when we rushed into the kitchen and shoved our cold feet into the always open oven. Now, often sans sous vétements, (pardon my French!), when a person gets cold they just rush into the nearest warm store! I understand that the winter of 1907-08 was known as “The Winter of the blue snow!” It has been reported that some people have seen “pin” snow, but although this stuff that is scattered all over our yard was

nice and white when it falls, it gets uglier every day. Sometimes like YT’s writing, eh? They also tell me that in some parts of Canada, we have a sort of “human” snowbird, and that “ice worms” have been sighted in the area of Dawson City (according to Robert Service!). So, it has occurred to me that anyone willing to put up with this repetition of all these things, year after boring year, probably won’t criticize my retelling all this army stuff! So far, there hasn’t been much report on the “Comfort” of the Canadian infantryman! I understand that this guy is a brave, unfeeling type who,

like “Packman”, thinks nothing of lopping of the heads of his opponents and,according to German General Alfred Schlemm, must have two qualities: energy and nerves of steel. Yours Truly met a lot of Schlemm’s “Nerves of Steel” men in the Rhineland that winter, and believe me, they were just as cold and miserable as we were! YT still shivers when he thinks of those early months of 1945. The Dutch people (just as capable of exaggeration as we are!) told us, as we are telling you, that no one could remember their weather being so cold before! Even our Generals (who usually

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slept in beds) didn’t seem to be very comfortable. Sir Brian Horrocks, on page 204 of his book, “Corps Commander” writes: “the Rhineland was the grimmest battle in which I took part in WWII. No one in his right senses would choose to fight a winter campaign in the flooded plains and pine woods of Northern Europe! But there was no alternative . . . ! And this from a General, yet! Apparently the high command hadn’t made any arrangements for nice weather when we started our attack in late January. According to YT history has more or less just wasted its time telling over and over what should have been done, as compared to telling over and over what was done. The infantry, however, took one look at the local thermometer and, good or bad, went in and darn well did the job, before they crawled under the closest blanket! It was so cold at that January spot, the extra pairs of socks YT had taken in with him, were cut up to make mittens over our freezing hands! Nice dry feet were almost a must at K.V. because the whole flat country had been flooded and water was almost everywhere. We had been issued with rubber boots that kept much of that water out, but when

it did get in . . . In the Argyll history book “Black Yesterdays” (on page 353) are a couple of quotes about conditions there. Sid Webbe writes: “I never spent a colder 48 hours in my life! It was just terrible cold. There were quite a few of the fellows ended up with frozen hands and feet”, and the young officer, who made it up the dike with me on January 29, was one of them. His feet were so badly frozen, that at one time the MO (Medical Officer) considered amputating them, but when I met him in Toronto years later though, he still stood six-foot-four! At that same reunion, I also met Jimmy Doyle, one of the Scout Platoon members, who spent one very cold night on a patrol across the Maas River, and later came down with the flu. Jimmy, in that history book, claims that every year, on the anniversary of that patrol he succumbs to flu again! YT on remembering that cold winter, is a little different (we’re different!). When he thinks of that weather, he just jumps into the nearest hot tub! If I remember right (and sometimes that is debatable), when we finally finished clearing the Rhineland, YT called in to see stern, gruff, “Spit and Polish”, Major

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Pete McCordic, only to find him in tears. “Those poor guys”, he said softly, “Those poor guys . . . But it was up to me to send them in . . . “ I met Major McCordic after the war, one time, and he still hadn’t forgotten! There must be an account, or mebbe many accounts of what happened in those terrible places. But quite sure that not many of them tell how uncomfortable we all were! Even this description right here, can’t tell! The only way for folks to find out, is for them to go outside, crawl into a soggy slit trench and try to sleep, all the while knowing that at first light they are going to come at you again! Well, it’s all over now! We often thought that these times would never come! When Yours Truly looks back, he remembers being broke in 1937, hungry in 1960 when Virg and I forgot to take our lunch, and the terrible heat of that year when Walt and I stooked all night - all good memories. But when I see that white stuff spreading across our yard, he thinks of 1945 . . . shivers! Things have really changed, eh? Compared to those times we spent in the Rhineland they can’t help but be a bit better! Sure we were cold! And sure it was sad, seeing wounded men lying there in the cold, but when you see the young people out there frolicking about, and know that Christmas isn’t too far ahead, it almost seems worth while, eh?

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BCS2000 by Kim Fick It is difﬁcult to believe that this is the last writeup for the year of 2012. The ﬁrst four months of the school year have been busy and I feel have been very positive overall. I think our school is heading in a great direction - thank you very much to the community members and families that have been supportive of our students and our school! This past week has been extremely busy, and has

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included an SRC Spirit Week, our Elementary Christmas Concert, caroling at the Diamond Lodge and Sunshine Care Home, Breakfast with Santa, skating days, and a Grade 7-12 activity afternoon on the last day of classes. There was no shortage of activities for our students this week, that’s for sure! I really appreciate all work the staff and parents go to at this time of year. We also had another

Best Bunch for Lunch this week as well as our last lunch of 2012 celebrating responsibility. Congratulations to Connor Schoﬁeld, Kyler Trotchie, Trinity Gauthier, Aliesha Sneddon, Aiden Kobelsky, Ella Genaille, Kennedy Sopczak, Barry Hooper, Nason Mitchell, Lacey Shannon, Austin Taylor, Janaia Falcon, Kate Ilyasov and Nicholas Lov-

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enuk on being nominated for lunch this week! On a more serious note, with the tragic events of the last week in Newtown, Connecticut, we are reminded of the importance of enjoying every second with our loved ones. Wishing all of you a joyous holiday season ﬁlled with family time, and a safe, happy, and prosperous New Year.

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‘The Nature of Things’ in Suzuki’s world not friendly to Canadian farmers

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by Calvin Daniels There was a time, and not so long ago, that I looked at David Suzuki as a sage voice of reason

in terms of protecting our environment. But my respect for his vision took a major blow this week.

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I was at a hockey game watching our local Terrier hockey team bury Estevan in a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League game. I spend Terrier games at the glass to get photos for Yorkton This Week, and for most games I am joined by a local custom combine operator. Between hockey rushes we debate many things, often relating to agriculture. This Saturday night my bud told me how he was reading about David Suzuki making comments regarding Canadian farmers which frankly shocked me. The friend said Suzuki had come out and suggested Canadian farmers should feel little obligation to feed people outside Canada. My ﬁrst thought was how ‘Western-thinking’ that was, a view I would have expected more of some right wing American politician. From the earliest times of cultivation farmers have sold their produce, and centuries ago that trade began to cross national borders. The Canadian West would not be what it is today without the impact agricultural exports have had on the economy. So when I got home from the game I hit the Internet to see exactly what Suzuki had said, thinking somewhat my bud had embellished things. I quickly found a story at the Western Producer site and found out my bud had it pretty close in terms of relating the story. The story at producer. com has Suzuki quoted as having publicly stated “You mean to tell me that

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Western farmers have a responsibility to feed people in India, China and Europe? Bullshit.” Suzuki went on to say people in places like Africa can’t afford to buy the food produced here, so we need not focus on producing that food. That is an incredibly crass view of things in my opinion. We should care about stemming starvation, not adding to the problem. But let’s for a second agree with Suzuki, what would farmers do with all the excess grain, after all the vast majority of wheat, oats, canola and other grains, pulses and oilseeds grown in this country are sold to export. Suzuki said he wants to

turn back the clock a half century to a time where farmers basically grew grain organically in the sense commercial fertilizers and agricultural crop protection products did not exist. That would certainly trim back production over time, although I suspect production would still exceed Canadian consumption. While the excess could always be sold to export, the question is how Canadian farmers would realize the net returns they require. Organic, or not, there is limited appetite from Canadian consumers to place a huge amount of extra money into their monthly food budget.

Farmers have a huge amount of debt based on export-driven production, not to mention farm size and equipment. In Suzuki’s rose-coloured vision, he might see a ﬁvedecade turn back in time as easy, but the expectation farmers would be using Massey Super 90 combines again is a lot of fantasy in my mind. Canadian farmers are good at producing food and a growing world population needs to eat, and to turn away from that would be simply wring-minded to me. And for such a suggestion my respect for Suzuki will forever be tarnished.

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers appoint directors The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) Board of Directors has appointed Tim Wiens of Herschel and Corey Loessin of Radisson to serve as Directors on the board for a one year term. “We are happy to welcome Tim and Corey to the Board,” says Morgan Nunweiler, SPG Board Chair, December 14. “Tim brings great experience in strategic planning from his time on the Sask Canola Board, and Corey has excellent knowledge of the industry and its partners, having served as the SPG representative to Pulse Canada.” “We would like to thank

Shawn Buhr, Jim Moen and Bert Vandenberg, who have chosen to resign from the SPG Board effective Thursday, December 13, for their work on behalf of the board and the industry. Their dedication and passion for the pulse industry was essential in building our strategic plan.” Tim and Corey will be joining current board members Morgan Nunweiler of Kindersley and Lee Moats of Riceton, as well as newly re-elected Director Vicki Dutton of Paynton and returning Director John Bennett of Biggar. “The SPG Board continues to focus

on the exciting opportunities ahead in the pulse industry,” says Nunweiler. “In 2013, through our strategic partnership with the University of Saskatchewan, we will be celebrating the milestone of 100 varieties that have been developed by the Crop Development Centre and distributed to growers through our Variety Release Program. “SPG is working with industry to develop a strategy to address the growing number of consumers in the world who are actively seeking healthy food choices. The pulse industry is poised for substantial growth.”

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St. Gabriel School - “Outta My Mind” by Rick Garchinski In my home hangs a large print; It says, “There is no such thing as small change.” It is a constant reminder that change, no matter how significant - or insignificant influences our lives. St. Gabriel School will experience a change 26 years and four months in the making! Faye Hallberg is retiring

on December 21. She has been the only secretary/ office coordinator in St. Gabriel School’s history. As the administrator of St. Gabriel School I freely joke with others that she is the real boss of the school - but it does have some truth to it. My father was a principal in Naicam for most of his teaching career and I remember him often preaching to

me as a youth that the secretary and the janitors were some of the most important people in the school - If you want to know what goes on in the school, ask them. M r s. H a l l b e r g h a s supported me in my transition from teacher to administrator over these past four years. It has been a pleasure to work with, and for her! She also has supported every other staff member and our students alike. God had blessed us with her gifts and talents and the staff and students of St. Gabriel School share her excitement for a welldeserved retirement! May her years be full of happiness, friends and family, and good health! St. Gabriel School celebrates the Advent Season - As we look towards the fourth Sunday of Advent we continue to prepare for our annual Christmas Concert with Hope, Peace, and Joy. This year’s production is “It’s a Wonder-Full Life” and will have two performances. In a previous entry I made reference to becoming the “old principal” in town. At

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Bowing results for week ending December 14. Club 55: MHS, Al Levitt, 299; LHS, Dot Curtiss, 220; MHT, Al Levitt, 760; LHT, Dot Curtiss, 532; THS, Hopefuls, 1,134; THT, Hopefuls, 3,289; MHA, Al Levitt, 193; LHA, Kay Munro, 162. Ladies: LHS, Marilyn Moon, 220; LHT, Dorrie Laberswieler, 583; THS, High Rollers, 1,042; THT,

Zeros, 2,963; LHA, Dorrie Laberswieler, 190. Mens: MHS, George Bartley, 263; MHT, George Bartley, 656; THS, JAG, 800; THT, JAG, 2,323; MHA, Curtis Watson, 190. Mixed: MHS, George Bartley, 295; LHS, Joey Levitt, 184; MHT, George Bartley, 674; LHT, Joey Levitt, 446; THS; Smilin’ 5, 1,017; THT; Smilin’ 5, 2,964; MHA; George

Bartley, 194; LHA; Joey Levitt, 171. Bowlasaurus: Haydyn Wegwitz, 36; Junior Bantam, Cadence Watson, 69; Bantam, Adam Munro, 111; Junior, Brayden Wilkinson, 144. The winner of the Saskatchewan Five Pin Bowling Association/Riders Bowling ball was Arlene Bartley. Congratulations!

Community Rink Affordability Grant presented to Perdue: Biggar MLA Randy Weekes presented a cheque to Jim Nicholls, curling rink representative and Jason Shields, skating rink representative. Funds ($2,500 to skating and $2,500 to curling) are part of the Community Rink Affordability Grant aimed at helping rinks across the province remain viable. The grant helps offset operating costs and repair and upgrade arenas. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012

Legion poster winners from BCS (left photo): Dale Buxton, president of Biggar Legion presented prizes to those who entered the Legion poster contest. Students from BCS were: Chantal Hinse, Kade Calye, Kolby Zagoruy, Madeline Ellard, Nicholas Lovenuk, Barry Falcon, Cole Whiteford, Kyle Hoogeveen, Prairie Dawn Parney, Amanda Eaton, Marie Hooper, Carley Ellis, Tyler McRann, Justin McRann.

Legion poster winners from St. Gabriel: Winners of the Legion poster contest were: Emily Molberg, Isabelle Kitchen, Davyon Scott, Tara Gidluck, Kiara Broeckel, Connor Sunderland, Trishell Solanik, Jame Ramos, Jesse Garchinski, Hanna Tuico, Ashley Park, Arrah Jean Alcobilla, Jason De Vries, Patience Roy, Sophia Dimasana, Leah Michele de Finocuevas, Jesse Tavanetz, Karyn De Vries, Cassidy Burton, Gavin Boyle.

Landis Locals Helen Buxton 658-2115

The Landis Seniors held their December soup ‘n’ sandwich on December 12 with a good turnout. Of course, the big drawing card is the elementary students who come and sing carols for us. Thanks to the kids for the music, for the teachers who bring them, and to the high school students who help with the meal and clean-up. Lavern Skog is no longer a resident of our community. She had her mobile home moved to be near her daughter, Dianne, south of Unity, and after a stay with Jo and Al Levitt in Perdue, she is back in her own place. Lavern would love visits and phone calls.

Season’s Greetings The Heartland Health Region would like to wish everyone a holiday season filled with joy and peace. May you experience the spirit of the season, laugh loud and without restraint with your loved ones, and create memories to last throughout a lifetime. We recognize the importance of solid partnerships, and look forward to continuing to deliver quality health care to the residents of Heartland, the people we serve. Season’s greetings and all the best to you in the new year from the Heartland Health Region. For toll-free health information 24 hours a day. Please call 1-888-425-4444(TTY) if you have hearing or speech difficulties Smokers Helpline 1-877-513-5333 or www.smokefree.ca Questions about Medication? Call 1-800-665-DRUG (3784). Ask questions online www.usask.ca/druginfo Mental Health & Addictions Centralized Intake Line 1-866-268-9139 Monday to Friday 8:00 am—4:30 pm

Heartland Health Region www.hrha.sk.ca

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Reford No. 379 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nomination of candidates for the ofÀce of:

COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. ONE, COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. SIX will be received by the undersigned at the municipal ofÀce during normal ofÀce hours until Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. local time. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal ofÀce. Dated this 17th day of December, 2012. Sherry Huber, Returning OfÀcer

Legion President’s Choice winner was Jesse Tavanetz, presented by Dale Buxton.

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in December: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 10:30 a.m. For pastoral services please contact Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-951-7122 or the of¿ce at 948-3731. 48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner Quebec St. and 8th Ave. West; Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service at 10:50 a.m.; an Ladies Bible Study at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday mornings. Everyone is welcome to join us. Contact our church of¿ce 948-3424, Tuesday through Thursday. 36tfn WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2: 1 - 4 p.m., Biggar Youth Travel Club bottle drive. If you will not be home but would like to donate bottles, please leave on your front step for pick up. Farm families wanting to donate may call Raelynne Hooper, 306-2374441. Proceeds to Biggar Youth Travel Club. 50c2

COMING EVENTS SATURDAY, JANUARY 12: Biggar & District Arts Council presents…JOHN WORT HANNAM, 7:30 p.m., Biggar Majestic Theatre. Adults/ Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older $15 (advance $12); children, 12 and under $5. Advance and Season Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 948-2452. 48c6

MEMORIAMS KALUZY: In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, George, who passed away December 29, 1973 “Loving, laughter, special hello Will remain in our hearts forever.” Ever remembered and loved by the family 51c1

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To Our Beloved Family We see the countless Christmas trees around the world below, with tiny lights like heaven’s stars, reÁecting in the snow. The sight is so spectacular please wipe away that tear, for we will be spending Christmas with Jesus again this year. We will hear many Christmas songs that we hold so dear, but the music can’t compare with the Christmas choir up here. We have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring, for it is beyond description the way the angels sing. We know how much you miss us, we see the pain in your hearts, but we are not so far away; we really aren’t apart. So be happy for us dear ones, you know we hold you near. Be glad for we will be spending Christmas with Jesus again this year. We send you each a gift from our heavenly home above. We send you each a memory of our undying love; After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold. It was always most important in the stories Jesus told. Please love and keep each other as our Father said to do, for we can’t count the blessings and the love he has for each of you. Have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear. Remember we will be spending Christmas with Jesus again this year.

NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. 122 (R736)

IN THE ESTATE OF OLIVER HARRIS, DECEASED In the Estate of Oliver Harris, late of the City of Saskatoon, in the Province of Saskatchewan, DECEASED. All claims against the above estate, duly veriÀed by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 14th day of January, 2013. STEVENSON HOOD THORNTON BEAUBIER LLP 500, 123-2nd Avenue South Saskatooon, SK S7K 7E6 Solicitors for the Estate

Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history! For more information call 9483451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. 7tfn 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. tfn

“Almost two years have passed since that fateful day when you were taken from us so suddenly. We miss your phone calls and your stories. You always had the best stories. We miss hugging you and you acting like you didn’t like it. We miss your enthusiasm for this, your favourite time of year. But Lacey, most of all we just miss YOU! Loved and missed by… Mom and Dad, Rebecca and Shelby

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MISCELLANEOUS Western Rawhide rope saddle, in good shape, $850 o.b.o.; new pleasure saddle, $500 o.b.o. Phone 306-948-3436 51p3 Winter Tires for Sale…4 winter tires (Federal Himalaya) 225/60/ R16. These tires were on a 2006 Dodge Caravan. Tires have been used for only four months. Call 306-932-2214 50p3 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. STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20X28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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RECREATION 1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 948-7521. 36tfn 1985 Honda Goldwing, new rubber, shocks redone this spring, new battery, $3500 obo; phone 948-3344 34tfn

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Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 948-1773 or 9485393. Pickup available. 32tfn

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Farmer’s Edge is seeking a Precision Agronomist Technology Specialist for Outlook, SK and surrounding area. For more information about this exciting opportunity see www.farmersedge.ca, www.farmersedge.ca/careers ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout N. America. Paid by direct deposit, bene¿ts and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800-867-6233; www. roadexservices.com

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TJ LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is accepting resumes for experienced Heavy Duty Operators, Buncher, Hoe, Processor Dozer, Skidder, Delimber for immediate employment. Fax resume 780778-2428.

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Male or female help wanted, light work, part-time, Inquire at 306-948-3436 51p1 Part-time waiter/waitress needed. See Maggie at Snow White Family Restaurant, Main Street, Biggar. 49c3

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING - Daily, Weekly and Monthly Rates. Call (306) 955-0079 for details!

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY BEAR/DEER OUTFITTING BUSINESS in Duck Mountains. GHA18-18C. 25 bear & 18 deer tags. Can be divided. Visit www. grandviewout¿tters.ca . Contact Tom Ainsworth 204-546-2751.

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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF GLENSIDE NO. 377 Tender: Gravel Loading, Hauling & Spreading The Rural Municipality of Glenside No. 377 (RM 377) is requesting tenders for a three year commitment for the loading, hauling and spreading of gravel from certain stockpiles of road-quality gravel and pit run within the municipality for the years 2013 to 2015. Set out below are conditions and general information regarding this invitation to tender: 1. RM 377 typically hauls between 10,000 and 20,000cubic yards depending on the year. As well, RM 377 may require “spot gravelling” services during haul. 2. Tenders should set out a cost per cubic yard for loading gravel from stockpiles into trucks, as well as a cost per cubic yard-mile for hauling and spreading gravel for the years 2013-2015. In addition, if a fuel clause is requested, speciÀcs of such fuel clause should be clearly stated. 3. Council makes no guarantees of minimum quantities to be loaded and hauled in any year. Amounts of gravel to be hauled are at the sole discretion of the council of RM 377 in any year. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Sealed tenders, clearly marked as such, must be received by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in the ofÀce of the Rural Municipality of Glenside No. 377, Box 1084, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Tenders may be submitted by fax or email, and will be immediately placed in a sealed envelope immediately upon receipt, until the opening thereof. Other contact information for RM 377: (a) Fax: 306.948.3684; b) email: rm377@sasktel.net

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012

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113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

HEALTH/WELLNESS

MADGE

306-717-2818

948-5052 (ofﬁce)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

948-3344

9LHZVUHISL YH[LZ For bookings, call Jason

948-2887 VY JLSS 948-6969 McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

Phone: 948-5678

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LEGAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING

BUSSE LAW

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

Garry A. Faye

Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. Bonnie L. Reddekopp, JD

Chartered Accountant Notary Public

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

948-3346

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

…serving your community since 1972

Phone: 948-5133

201B-2nd Ave. West

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AUTOMOTIVE

COURIER/HAULING

BIGGAR COURIER Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George

948-3376 after hours George: 948-4042 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

Cell: 306-948-7524

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

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

948-2700

Tridem & Super B trailers

Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

…for bookings contact

Open: Mon.-Fri.

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System

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

Prairieland Collision Rosetown, Sask.

306-882-2289

M & N REPAIR 701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

948-3996 Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Sacher

Open Monday-Saturday

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist, Wealth Consultant Credential Asset Management Inc.

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Pamela Eaton

Robert Hoesgen, CFP

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

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

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

KRF Auto Centre

403 Main Street, Biggar

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance 222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

Kevin Kurulak

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photos by Jocelyn Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.

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INSURANCE BI GGA R INS URA NCE S E RV ICE S • Notary Publics • Home & Agro Insurance • Auto & Commerical Insurance • Health Insurance • Motor Licence Issuer Ofﬁce Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday 304 Main Street • Biggar

Phone: 948-2204 or 948-3886

306-948-2814 Small Ads Work… You’re reading this one!!!

• 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 hauling Home • 306-948-2037 Alex • 306-948-7291 Dan • 306-948-7843 Biggar, Sask.

HAULS TO THE DUMP Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

Ph/fax: 948-3856 or cell: 948-7896 J. G. Smith

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

306.237.7671

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

YH Truck, Ag & Auto • Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

Hwy 14 East, Biggar 948-2109

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE

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

Mobile Units Ofﬁce: 948-2805 05 Cell: 948-6062

For all your glass needs,

Biggar

216 Main St., Biggar

948-3955 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 948-2091

Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 pm. 2 mi N on Hwy #4, 2-½ mi E on Golf Course Rd. Anne G. Livingston

• photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc. Call Anne @ 948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

306-948-4846

MONARCH MEATS

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

• sides of Beef available

948-3384 HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

658-4474, Landis, SK

109 Main St., Biggar Sewing & Embroidery • Jackets • Windsuits • Shirts • Hunting Gear • Bunnyhugs • Caps • Toques • Bags Check out our new website: classicmakings.ca Judy Judy Kahovec: Kahovec… 882-4313, Cellcell 831-7935 306-882-4313, 831-7935 Carey Krchov: 882-3213 Carey Krchov…882-3213

Ivan Young, Biggar Tree services available… • cut trim and removal • post holes • landscaping • cement removal • trenching • holes for piles • driveways • garage pads • basements

948-3381

email: northland83@yourlink.ca

A Sign of Qualilty! • Wood, metal, plastic signs • Vehicle & window graphics • Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs

Jerry Muc Phone: 948-2958 Fax:

9We tint vehicles too!

Phillips Radio Shop

Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

948-1722

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

• Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals

227 - 1 Ave. East, Biggar

9Residential 9Commercial 9Automotive

and Your authorized

Take’n the pain outta haul’n your grain!

“Where we do it all for you!!”

LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer;

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer

Troy May, owner/operator Fax #306.237.TROY

100% handwash

Investment Rep Insurance Broker P. 306 948 5200 F. 306 948 5207 Appointments Preferred

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

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Do you just want to know if your premiums are fair with the right coverage?

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

Panasonic, Samsung,

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Are you looking for Life, Living Benefits Insurance and/or Investment Strategies?

948-2879, evenings 948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

1st Ave. West, Biggar

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

Want a truly independent advisor who will find your unique solution?

Rebel Landscaping

• Biggar to Saskatoon • Same day Service • Monday to Friday • 24-hour Answering Service

Roe & Company is a full service law ofﬁce that practices… ¾Family and Criminal law ¾Commercial law ¾Real Estate ¾Wills and Estate, and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko Ian Mokuruk Lisa Watson Sheri Woods look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

SERVICES

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

Phone:

948-5600

Phone:

948-2442

Fax: 948-2484

Biggar Sand & Gravel • trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating Call Colin Graham at 948-5455 CWB CertiÀed Light Fabrication Mobile Welding

230 - 1st Ave. W., Biggar Phone: 948-7117 email: chase14welding@sasktel.net

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

948-5699

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306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca

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Biggar Wildlife Federation News - December by Gisela Yaroshko, Secretary/Treasurer The Biggar branch of the SWF held its monthly meeting Tuesday, December 11, with 12 members attending. Membership chairman, Wayne Y, reported that so far for this year, 2012, we have a total of 391 members. Since many of our members opt for three year memberships, we already have a total of 71 members paid up for 2013. Memberships for 2013 are now available from your salesmen. Gary M reported that the new gun range membership forms for 2013 have been printed and will be available soon. It was decided to have new keys made for the 2013 year. Tickets for the Annual Banquet and Awards

Night are ready and sales for the event will likely start after the January meeting. Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Fisheries chairman, Larry T, reported that some fish entries have already been received for consideration for awards. It was noted that more entries would be appreciated. An ad will be placed in The Independent to encourage more entries. Larry T also reported that some goose entries have been received. Big game heads are being turned in for measuring for the 2012 season. Reminder that only BWF members that purchased their memberships prior to hunting season are considered for awards or Trophies. Milo H and Jim V reported that they mea-

sured heads on Sunday, Dec. 16. Contact either Milo (948-2045) or Jim (948-4393), if you missed that date. Three hide bins have been set out at the junction of Highway 4 and Highway 14. It was reported that hunters were already abusing the use of the bins by discarding parts of the animals other than the hides. The bins are for hides only. Bins will be removed after the last pick up sometime in January 2013. The Bear Hills Range is planning the High School Rodeo Shoot in May of 2013. Volunteers will be needed to help build shooting tables. Contact Mike Plysiuk at 948-5310. The executive of the BWF was ratiﬁed for the coming year. All execu-

tive positions remain the same. President is Jim Vancha, ﬁrst VP is Milo Hanson, second VP is Larry Tavanetz, Membership Chair is Wayne Yaroshko and Secretary/Treasurer is Gisela Yaroshko. The executive will be reaffirmed annually at the

December meeting. The 2013 SWF Convention is being held on Feb. 14 - 16, at the Saskatoon Inn in Saskatoon. Delegates are Jim V and Milo H. Next meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Westwinds.

Notice of meetings can be found in the Coming Events section of The Independent. Any member wishing to receive e-mail notiﬁcation of BWF meetings or other information, contact ymva@sasktel.net.

American fined for unlawful hunting An American hunter pleaded guilty to four charges under the Saskatchewan Wildlife Act and Regulations and was fined $7,139 in provincial court in Swift Current, December 12. David Hamby of Townville, South Carolina was convicted of two counts of unlawfully purchasing a Canadian resident deer license, unlawfully using another person’s license and unlawfully exporting wildlife without an export permit. In addition to the fines, he was suspended from hunting for one year and seized items were ordered forfeited to the crown. The charges were laid

as the result of an investigation by the Ministry of Environment. Conservation ofﬁcers determined that the hunter had unlawfully purchased Canadian resident whitetailed deer licences in 2009 and 2010 and had harvested a deer with each licence in southern Saskatchewan. The 2009 deer was illegally exported without a licence and the 2010 deer was unlawfully tagged using a Saskatchewan resident deer licence. “People who kill animals illegally are stealing from the law-abiding hunters of our province,” Ministry of Environment Compliance and Enforcement

Director Ken Aube said. “Our laws are designed to provide effective management of wildlife populations to ensure hunting opportunities are available now and in the future.” Anyone who is aware of or who suspects wildlife, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations is encouraged to report them to the nearest Ministry of Environment ofﬁce or to call the province’s toll-free Turn In Poachers (TIP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 for SaskTel cell phone subscribers. Callers may be eligible for cash rewards through the SASKTIP Reward Program.

Alley Katz Bowling results Bowling scores for week beginning December 11 by Karen McPherson Tuesday mixed league: MHS -- Jason Raschke, 236; LHS -- Donna Foster, 227; MHT -- Jason Raschke, 653; LHT -- Donna Foster, 601. Honourable mention

Never, ever giving in . . .

Biggar Central School’s Ceejay Lehnert drives for the hoop, Monday in a home contest versus Lord Asquith School. The Blazers just didn’t have the chops, falling to Asquith 78-40. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

to Anna Marie Back, Sam Derosier and Lindsay Hooper for their awesome effort. New Horizons: MHS -- Jack Eckart, 229; LHS -- Donna Eckart, 190; MHM -- Jack Eckart, 545; LHS -- Donna Eckart, 513.

Wednesday YBC: No scores. Thursday Senior league: MHS -- Glen Shockey, 227; LHS -- Dorothy McCarty, 215; MHT -- Jack Eckart, 569; LHT -- Dorothy McCarty, 502.

Pouncing netminder . . . Biggar Novice Nationals look for the loose puck as a goaltender looks to take the opportunity away. The Novice hosted the contest at the Jubilee Stadium, December 15. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Such a beautiful picture symbolizing warm, fuzzy feelings for Christmas. Actually, placing your poinsettias by the ﬁre would probably end their days, very quickly! Poinsettias need to be away from hot and cold draughts, and in a room no warmer than 22˚C. (Photo from metro-

planting pruning & planting, puttering . . .

by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent Reminding us that miracles can happen, the poinsettia graces many a home at this time of the year. The Mexican legend about the plant is that a very poor little girl had no gifts to bring to church to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. An angel spoke to her and suggested she place roadside weeds on the altar. Miraculously, the leaves turned a crimson red! Now, every Christmas season these plantleaves turn crimson! The crimson are not ﬂowers, they are known as bracts. The ﬂowers are small yellowish things, often removed from the commercially grown plants. In Mexico they are called ‘Neche Buena’, translated as Christmas Eve. I have seen these plants growing wild in Southern Mexico, and they get pretty tall! If you have a poinsettia this season here are some tips to keep it through the season: Do not place in direct sun, but in a bright room, away from hot or cold draughts. Place the potted plant on a saucer. Water thoroughly until water runs through to the saucer. Do not let the plant sit in the excess water. Water only when the surface of the soil feels dry. Keep the temperature of the room under 22˚C. Some people do go through all the steps to keep the plant over, and get the bracts to turn crimson next year. Here are the steps: As the colour on the bracts fade, keep near the sunny window. By April new growth should be appearing, fertilize with 20-20-20. Continue to water when dry to touch, then move outside as the temperatures rise

and do not fall below 10˚C, placing in light shade. Keep an eye on, a hailstorm could really wreck it! By August, bring it in the house cut back the stems leaving three or four leaves per shoot. Place near the sunny window, water and fertilize as needed. From September 20 until December 1, keep in light only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. then place it in total darkness until 8 a.m. the next morning! Then bring it back into the sunny window, away from direct sunlight, and keep the room temperature no hotter than 22ºC! Good luck, I have tried, and yet seems something always happens, and the pot gets emptied into the compost bin! They have been considered very toxic, and yet, science has proven that they are not as bad as all that. They will cause vomiting if eaten, a lot of leaves have

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to be eaten! Just make it a good practice to warn the children that the plant is very special and not to be touched, and keep the cats off it! Good luck there too! In actual fact the Aztecs used the sap from the poinsettia to control fevers! They also used bracts for dye. Before Christianity came to the Aztec people, Montezuma, the last Aztec king, had great caravans of the plants brought to his city, (now Mexico City). He loved the plant, but they couldn’t be grown in the high altitude of his city. The ambassador to Mexico from the United States was Joel Robert Poinsett in the 1820’s. He brought to his home in South Carolina the beautiful plant with the bright crimson leaves. He propagated and hybridized, and named the plant after himself, poinsettia. Over the years, the development increased and they are grown in greenhouses all over North America, and Europe! Merry Christmas to all, may it be a safe and happy holiday for everyone!

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