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Back at the Books . . . St. Gabriel School students, Noah Kreller and Chloe Evans are back in the swing of things, learning and telling tales of Christmas to fellow classmates. Both schools in Biggar and round the province back in class, learning those crucial skills that will make them the leaders of tomorrow. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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St. Gabriel School students hit the court for the Steve Nash Youth Basketball camp last week. Instructor Bryan Akre, with 40 years of coaching experience, took the kids through the basics, giving them an intro to the popular sport, made even more famous by Canadian and future Hall of Famer Steve Nash. The camp helps fit the sport into a 10 week stretch that sets them up to pursue a higher performance in later years. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Country star hits the Majestic this Saturday The next show in the Biggar and District Arts Council performance season will feature up and coming country music performer, Chris Henderson, Saturday, January 13.

Henderson’s blend of modern country sound, with strong traditional roots has quickly helped him become one of Canada’s busiest Country Recording Artists.

Since his debut album released in 2008, the former high school teacher has been touring the Prairies and Canada relentlessly, and has released 12 singles to National radio includ-

ing, “Don’t Miss Your Kiss Goodbye” (peaked at #47 on the BDS charts), “I Sure Hope He Loves You” (#51), “My Regret” (#47 on Mediabase), and “Kissing Sadie”.

The veteran singer/songwriter released his third full length studio album in March of 2017, and has been nominated for 24 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards over the course of his career, including the win for “Song of the Year” in 2014 for “Don’t Miss Your Kiss Goodbye”.

He has been featured in Country Weekly Magazine in Nashville, Country

Music News, and on the cover of Lifestyles, and the QC, as well as many other publications across North America.

Henderson has appeared on stages such as the Craven Country Jamboree, Big Valley Jamboree, Boots & Hearts, Dauphin CountryFest, The Gateway Festival, the Telemiracle cast and many more. Has has also showcased at the CCMA’s for the Official Songwriter Series, at the WCMA’s, and was named as a member of the CCMA Board of Directions in September of 2017.

Chris Henderson will be

Rifle stolen in Wilkie Break and Enter Wilkie RCMP responded to a Break and Enter at a rural residence east of Wilkie on January 5.

The home owner, in the RM of Reford, returned home to find that the front door had been forced open, several areas of the house and garage had been rummaged through, and several items had been taken.

A rifle was stolen from inside the residence, as well as a jewellery

box containing a wedding ring. The suspects also stole a large amount of alcohol and emptied out equipment from a hockey bag, then stealing the hockey bag.

A small bag containing what is suspected to be methamphetamine was dropped by one of the suspects while they were inside the residence, and was seized by police.

RCMP are reminding the public to report any suspicious activity. A

security system reduces the likelihood of thieves entering your property. If you are going to be away from your residence for any period of time, it is a good idea to leave some lights on so that your house appears occupied.

Anyone with information about this or any other crimes are asked to call RCMP. If you prefer to remain anonymous, please call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers with your

at the Biggar Majestic Theatre this Saturday, Janu-

ary 13. Show time is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still

available from de Moissac Jewellers.

Chris Henderson is at the Majestic Theatre this Saturday for the next Biggar and District Arts Council concert. (Submitted Photo) information at 1-800222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information which leads

to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to

call display, or are your calls traced or recorded.

You can also submit a tip online at saskcrimestoppers.com.

Shots fired in Mosquito First Nation robbery RCMP have arrested two men in an armed robbery that occurred on the Mosquito First Nation, January 6.

Shortly after 7 a.m. on January 6, Battleford RCMP were notified of the robbery. A suspect, armed with a firearm, was reported to have stolen a vehicle.

At least one round was fired by the suspect into the ground during the incident. No persons were injured.

The vehicle was located and recovered on 33rd Street in the Town of Battleford a short time later.

Police also recovered two firearms from the vehicle.

Two suspects fled from the car as police arrived.

With the assistance of the Police Dog Services, a search of the area was conducted and was ini-

tially unsuccessful. Shortly after 10 a.m., one of the suspects was located hiding in a home on 33rd Street and arrested without incident. The 23-yearold man was remanded into custody on numerous charges, including Robbery with a Firearm, Pointing a Firearm, Careless Use of a Firearm, and Wearing a Disguise while

Committing an Offence.

A second 23-year-old male was arrested on the evening of January 6 in the Town of Battleford and is also facing a charge of Robbery with a Firearm.

Both males were in Battlefords Provincial Court on January 8.

The matter remains under investigation.

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SaskPower needs to consider its customers There is nothing more annoying than having no power. What’s more annoying is having to contend with a power outage at lunch. Even more annoying is that with some proper planning it could have been averted.

The outage that happened in Biggar last Monday was a planned power outage. The reason: moving a house. It was supposed to happen at 10:30 but it was delayed. Probably because the moving company was late.

You know, houses need to get moved. They need to get under power lines.

That’s a given. No issue there.

However, SaskPower knows well in advance when a planned power outage will occur. These arrangements need to be made up to one month in advance sometimes longer. There is no reason that the company cannot let its customers know. An ad in the paper. Communicate with your customers.

Give them time to shut off computers so hard drives are not damaged. Give businesses time to make alternate plans.

But no, everyone is expected to go to the website. That is simply not feasible. Is everyone expected to have SaskPower’s website open constantly?

That would take a full time person.

Then, if there is a delay, use some common sense. Don’t shut off the power 10 minutes before lunch. Think of the disruption to businesses -restaurants, grocery stores. Wait until after lunch.

Sometimes, outages are necessary. But, SaskPower needs to be more considerate as to the effect it will have on their customers. Plan properly.

Notify people. Work with them. You might find your profile would improve.

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Business response shows fatal flaw of sharp minimum wage hike, harming many low-skilled workers

by Charles Lammam, Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute; Hugh MacIntyre, Senior Policy Analyst, Fraser Institute When a doctor taps your knee, your leg kicks out on reflex. In other words, applying pressure in a certain way elicits a predictable response. Similarly, recent increases in the minimum wage in Ontario and elsewhere put pressure on businesses that responded in predictable ways.

For example, in the wake of Ontario’s recent 21 per cent increase in the minimum wage, from $11.60 to $14, news headlines report that businesses have responded in numerous ways that are easily predicted by economic theory and evidence. Unfortunately, these responses hurt many low-waged workers—the very people the minimum wage is meant to help.

For instance, businesses have responded by reducing the amount of labour that they employ by reducing staff or cutting hours. But no one should be surprised. When the cost for low-skilled labour artificially increases (in this case, by government mandate) without a commensurate increase in worker productivity, businesses will inevitably respond by finding ways to reduce labour costs or pass costs on to customers. In other words, when the price of something rises with no quality

improvement, people tend to buy less of it. This is true for business owners and their expenses, just like consumers of goods and services.

Unfortunately, job losses will not be limited to a few isolated cases but, as predicted recently by the Bank of Canada, will be more widespread. Indeed, it is not hard to predict job losses given that multiple Canadian research studies into previous minimum wage increases consistently show that businesses respond by reducing their demand for labour.

The problem is that low-skilled workers bear the brunt of the negative consequences. With a higher minimum wage, businesses are more likely to prefer more experienced workers with proven track records and less likely to give opportunities to lower-skilled lessexperienced workers. Consequently, more vulnerable workers, particularly young workers, are most likely to lose their jobs or have difficulty finding a new one.

One way businesses reduce staff is by increasing automation—such as selfserve checkouts. Increased automation will disproportionally harm low-skilled workers. Jobs that generally involve routine or repetitive tasks are particularly vulnerable to automation. As a recent study by leading minimum wage expert David Neumark found, low-

low-wage workers actually made many of those workers worse off.

As an alternative to reducing labour costs, some bussinesses have also responded by passing costs on to consumers through higher prices. But even this response from business will adversely effect low-skilled workers.

After all, workers who earn a low wage are also least able to afford higher prices.

And finally, businesses are responding by closing down, unable to bear the increased labour costs and leading to fewer opportunities for low-skilled workers.

When you knock a knee, the leg jerks.

And when government mandates higher labour costs, businesses respond, often in ways that make many lowskilled workers worse off. Policymakers in Ontario and across Canada should understand these realities before raising the minimum wage.

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skilled workers in the U.S. (defined as having a high school diploma or less) who have readily automatable jobs are more likely to become unemployed after a minimum wage increase.

There are other ways that businesses respond to a minimum wage hike that can negatively affect low-wage workers who are fortunate to keep their jobs. For instance, some businesses are reducing employee benefits and cutting the number of hours available for work.

In some cases, the increase in the minimum hourly wage may not be enough to offset the reduction in the number of hours worked. According to a study by Washington researchers, this is precisely what happened in response to a recent minimum wage increase in Seattle. The study found that overall earnings (number of hours multiplied by the wage rate) of lowwage workers in the city declined. So a government policy intended to help

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Famous snowmen I remember that winter because it had brought the heaviest snows I had ever seen. Snow had fallen steadily all night long and in the morning I woke in a room filled with light and silence, the whole world seemed to be held in a dreamlike stillness. It was a magical day... and it was on that day I made the Snowman.

Raymond Briggs Well, as of the writing of this column there wasn’t much snow left but the winter is young.

There are still at least two months of winter to go, time enough for snow and chances to build a snowman.

I was thinking that Frosty is perhaps the most famous snowman -- partly because the song says so and partly because the tune sticks in your head. But then, I remembered Olaf from Frozen. He is very comical and easy to love.

Then there are abominable snowmen. These

guys have been typecast appeared. These guys as beasts or monsters. were an art form. ArtSnowmen are just one ists would use snow as a of those things that are means of expression and just there. making However, snowmen as with became everything, very poputhere must lar. Even be some famous history to artists got them. It into the just seems act. One a basic account instinct tells of that kids Michelanknow how gelo who to build was comthem. missioned Three by the ruler round balls of Florence of snow Peggy Hasein in 1494 to stacked on sculpt a top of each snowman other. Something for the in the courtyard. eyes, nose and mouth.

Mention has to be Maybe a stick or a scarf. made of the Miracle There’s the basic snowof 1511. For six weeks man. Of course, there are sub zero temperatures designer varieties and covered Brussels. It was some are more fashioncalled the Winter of able than others but they Death. During this time all start with that first the city was covered in big ball of snow. snowmen -- every street It is thought that corner had a creature. It sometime in the Middle was a statement -- some Ages the first snowmen were political in nature,

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Cannabis to be sold by private retailers, regulated by SLGA The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) will issue approximately 60 cannabis retail permits to private operators in as many as 40 Saskatchewan municipalities and First Nation communities.

“The federal government has established very aggressive timelines for the legalization of cannabis,” Minister Responsible for SLGA Gene Makowsky said. “Our government is being diligent to ensure the sale and regulation of cannabis in Saskatchewan strikes a balance between public safety and access for consumers. It’s also important to our government that the 40 municipalities and First Nations selected for retail locations have the opportunity to decide whether they want cannabis retail stores in their community.”

The initial allocation of retail store permits will

be in municipalities and First Nations with populations of at least 2,500, with larger communities being allocated additional permits. Eligible First Nations and municipalities will have the option to opt out of having a retail cannabis store in their community if they choose. The final number of retail permits will depend on the number of community leaders that decide to opt out.

Both wholesaling and retailing of cannabis will be conducted by the private sector and regulated by SLGA. Cannabis retailers will be required to establish a standalone storefront operation, with the option to also operate an online store. Stores will be limited to selling cannabis, cannabis accessories and ancillary items. Stores must also have the ability to track and report cannabis inventory to help

some took swipes at the church and government, some went farther and were considered pornographic in nature. It was a way for the people to express themselves.

This was all well and good until spring came when the heavy snowfall caused some damaging floods.

It’s not clear who made the first snowman but pictures appear in some of the early postcards. As they do in early magazines. Even silent movies feature snowmen in historical scenes. Some archaeologists believe prehistoric man even made snowmen in their own images.

As for size, well the world’s biggest snowman is actually a snowwoman.

She was made in Bethel, Main in 2008. “Olympia” weighed 13 million pounds and stood 122 feet tall. She could be seen four miles away. It took 60 volunteers ranging from kindergartners to senior citizens to construct her. Truly a town project.

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An independent third party will be engaged to assist SLGA with selecting retail operators using a two-phase process. The first phase will be initial screening for financial capacity and the ability for proponents to track and report inventory. Phase two will be a random selection (lottery) of the qualified applicants. Successful proponents will be required to meet ‘good character’ criteria as part of the permitting process.

Specific details regarding application criteria, permit licensing fees, application timelines and other associated details will be finalized over the coming weeks.

A decision on the minimum age for cannabis consumption will be made later this spring.

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The man from Snowy Sask A few years ago, when Y.T. told Kevin that his pen was going dry - also his brain - he suggested that I do some of these old articles over and to change some of them a bit. Thus the above title!

If any resident of “Snowy River� in Australia happens to read this and take offense, Yours Truly can be found in Biggar at the “Biggar and District Health Centre�.

Incidentally, there are quite a few drifts to be found in Sask. now and then!

At Camp Shilo, Manitoba (during WWII) two young corporals were given the job of taking 30 young men out to the firing range and giving them what was known as a “firing test�, Lance

Corporal Bob Mason and Corporal Chad Stretch from Beechy!

We lined them all up, at the 100yard buttes, hoping that they could hit the four-foot targets.

We know that none of them wanted to pass the firing test (and go overseas!).

What we didn’t know was that some authority had placed a sniper on the 300-yard butte, with orders to fire a bulls

eye whenever the flag showed a miss!

That sniper passed every one of the 30 men we took out to the buttes all of them not wanting to!

Here endeth the Shilo part of the story!

While the Canadian Army was still tryBob Mason ing to lose me on the Prairies, Chad Stretch went overseas and married an English girl. Y.T. came along when they finally

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“unlost� him and was washing some dishes in an Aldershot army camp when a fellow dishwasher said, “I say, Mason, old chap, Where do you come from?� “Canada,� I replied. “Canada, eh?� he sez. “Did you ever hear of Saskatchewan?� “Of course� I said. “I was born there! Was raised there. Lived there until the war started!� “Do you know Chad Stretch from Beechy?� “Of course I know Chad!

I told you I came from Saskatchewan!�

I guess that guy told all his kids that we all know each other in Saskatchewan!

Incidentally, who is the Premier of Saskatchewan now, eh?

Five questions to ask your doctor before any test or treatment (NC) The cold winter months usually see us spending more time in doctors’ offices. Whether you’re getting a flu shot or checking on a lingering cough, the more information you have the better decisions you can make about your healthcare. Here are five questions you should ask your healthcare practitioner

before any test or treatment.

1.) Do I actually need this test or treatment?

Tests are used as diagnostic tools to help you doctor determine the best course of treatment, but in many cases they can use less invasive criteria to make a recommendation. Similarly, certain treatments are elective, so it’s good to know if something is necessary or optional.

2.) Have physiological differences been taken into account? Diseases, treatments and chemicals affect men and women differently, with most drug trials and medical research focusing only on the male body while not considering the differences that are unique to

women and their health.

This is why you likely need to remind your doctor to account for gender differences when prescribing a test or treatment. “Many healthcare practitioners are not aware of the gender bias in clinical studies and the implications for women’s health,� explains Karen Jensen, a naturopathic doctor. “As a result, it becomes a bottom-up situation, requiring the public, and women in particular to educate themselves.�

3.) What are the risks and potential side effects? Understanding the risks of a specific test or treatment can give you a clearer picture of possible advantages and drawbacks, while knowing the side effects lets

you know what’s normal, what’s to be expected and what requires reaching out to your doctor.

4.) Are there alternatives? This gives you a chance to learn about newer test or treatment options that may offer comparable results, as well as find out if lifestyle changes or alternative therapies can help.

5.) What are the costs?

It’s important to know if your doctor’s recommendations are covered by your provincial healthcare plan, and if not, what percentage you can expect your insurance to reimburse. You also need to know what time and emotional costs may apply; for example, if a test requires taking a whole day off work.

A decade of solid job growth and strong growth in December December’s job numbers show Saskatchewan had the second highest percentage employment growth rate among the provinces between 2007 and 2017 and added 5,000 jobs in December, starting the year from a position of strength.

There have been 62,700 jobs created over the last decade in Saskatchewan, a 12.4 per cent increase, well above the national rate of 9.8 per cent.

Among the provinces, Saskatchewan had the fifth lowest annual average unemployment rate in 2017 at 6.3 per cent.

Nationally, the annual average unemployment rate was 6.3 per cent.

There was an average of 567,600 people employed in 2017, 900 fewer than in 2016. “There are more than 60,000 more jobs today in Saskatchewan than there were 10 years ago,� Premier Brad Wall said. “This has been a period of exceptional growth for our province, driven by businesses large and small. Thanks to their efforts, there are more opportunities for Saskatchewan people to build a career and contribute to our community. With our population continuing to grow, we are beginning a second decade of growth. For Saskatchewan, the best is yet to come.�

Other 2017 highlights include: • Major year-over-year gains were reported for trade, up 3,800; manufacturing, up 2,300; and professional, scientific and technical services, up 2,100 compared to 2016. • Youth unemployment rate was 11.8 per cent, fourth lowest among the provinces.

On a month-overmonth basis, there was an increase of 5,000 jobs (seasonally adjusted) between November 2017 and December 2017. December 2017’s unemployment rate was 6.4 per cent, down from 6.6 per cent in December 2016.

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Wheat going through a makeover

by Calvin Daniels Hailing from a region of Canada long-known as ‘the Breadbasket of the World’ because of the wheat grown here on the Prairies, as a farm writer I have been rather keenly aware of the importance of wheat.

The region was basically developed to grow the crop, and the export of high quality wheat has been an integral part of the region’s economy from the time of the earliest settlers.

But, in recent time’s wheat, which predominantly becomes flour, with a key product of that flour being white bread, the crop has lost some of its shine in terms of consumer interest. Certainly wheat flour remains important, and bread and related products are part of most of our diets, but it is not always seen by consumers as the healthiest option today.

In part because of the health concerns wheat, which once dominated

farm crop rotations in of the heap in terms of western Canada has seen importance as well. a decline, with canola, a There is little doubt crop noted moving for producforward ing healthy agriculture oil, taking will see new over as the varieties of key crop. a variety of But farmcrops offerers here ing new can’t just properties abandon that did wheat not exist at either. The viable levels region is to be useful. ideally The new suited to properties, its producwhether tion, and achieved farmers through Calvin Daniels here are tradialso expert tional plant at its production. That breeding methodologies, combination makes it or by genetic modificaa crop well-suited to tion, are going to push being produced in a way many crops into new and that means a reasonable exciting niche markets. return on crop inputs Take for example a investment. new type of wheat being Research may hold the grown in the Idaho, key to at the very least Washington state and allowing wheat to mainOregon in 2017. Accordtain its current acres in ing to a recent article terms of overall cropat producer.com, “the ping, and it could push wheat is high in amylose, the crop back to the top a type of dietary fibre

Agriculture

Five ag leaders inducted into the Sask. Ag Hall of Fame The Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame (SAHF) announced the names of five outstanding individuals who will be inducted into the Hall in 2018.

The inductees are: Dr. Henry Classen has made significant contributions to teaching, research and extension in poultry welfare, nutrition and management, to the benefit of the poultry industry in Canada, as well as internationally.

He was named a University of Saskatchewan ‘Distinguished Professor’ and appointed an NSERC Senior Industrial Research Chair in 2013 and was named to the International Poultry Hall of Fame in 2016, among other honours.

Douglas Howe, a producer from Moose Jaw, has taken a lifelong active role in marketing and promoting cattle. Douglas is a successful breeder of Charolais and Red Angus cattle who helped make both breeds a prominent part of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA).

He served on the CWA board from 1996-2001, where he led the beef and commercial cattle committees. He is also active in the horse industry and is a past president of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation.

Joan Heath, an agricultural leader and producer at Radisson, has served in many capacities, including with Cereals Canada as a current board member, a past director with Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan and past chair of SaskCanola, where she represented Saskatchewan growers in various policy discussions and served as an outstanding advocate for the benefits of canola oil.

Dr. Brian Fowler, a globally regarded expert who pioneered winter wheat development in Western Canada and is a leader in no-till agronomy. His program at the University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre has been responsible for significant advancements in winter wheat breeding

and agronomy, work that has created vital nesting habitat for waterfowl and upland game birds.

Vernon James Racz has contributed to animal nutrition and feed development throughout his career, including as a director at the Saskatchewan Feed Testing Laboratory and founder of the Prairie Feed Resource Centre. He constantly identified new opportunities in feed development for the agriculture sector in his work in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science, and has provided technical expertise to support companies looking to develop new feed products based on Saskatchewan crops.

The mission of the SAHF is to formally recognize individuals making significant and distinguished contributions to the welfare and improvement of Saskatchewan agriculture. The 2018 nomination ceremony will take place at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon on April 21.

that benefits digestive health and helps ward off Type 2 diabetes.

“Flour from the wheat is being marketed in North America as HealthSense.

“Australian scientists, in collaboration with French researchers, have been working on the high fibre wheat since 2006. They formed a company called Arista Cereal Technologies to commercialize the wheat and its unique health traits. Bay State Milling has the licence to sell the wheat and flour in North America.

“The Australian and French team of scientists boosted the fibre content by controlling two enzymes within wheat (using a conventional breeding approach).”

Whether the new wheat emerges as a major development is not the key here, but rather that its development of something new for a very old crop to open new markets based on current consumer demands.

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NHL teams readying for Tavares sweepstakes John Tavares, perhaps the most underappreciated superstar in the National Hockey League, will find out this summer that he’s truly appreciated after all when he becomes a free agent.

There will likely be 31 teams, including his own New York Islanders, trying to woo the 27-yearold with a truckload of money because he is eligible to be signed with no strings attached, no compensation required.

Signing Tavares without having to give up a comparable star or a slew of prospects or high

draft picks would be like winning a major lottery for the NHL team lucky enough to get his signature on a contract. It’s like Mike Trout going on baseball’s open market, or Kevin Durant given the right to offer his services to any NBA team.

Which sweater he will be wearing next season could be one of the most intriguing stories in the NHL during the next few months, leading up to the July 1 date when he officially becomes free to sign with anyone.

Tavares was a boyhood, McDavid-like phenom in

Marty and Cheryl Isinger along with Garry and Sharon Faye of Biggar, Sask., are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Carissa Janelle Isinger to Christopher David Faye.

Wedding to take place August 2018

Ontario when he was a much: no advancement young teen. The Ontario past the second round.

Hockey Association Now that he has become tabbed him as someone eligible for free agency, to watch by allowing him NHL teams are lining to play in up. Tavares the major is second in junior NHL scoring league this season, at the trailing only unprecTampa’s edented Nikita age of 14, Kucherov, and he and the comrespondbination of ed with Tavares and 45 goals Josh Bailey to lead (third in the the Oshascoring race) wa Genhas helped erals in the Islanders scoring. become the At age 15, second-highBruce Penton Tavares est-scoring scored 72 team in the goals in 65 games and if league.

NHL bird dogs weren’t The Islanders recently drooling before, they announced plans for a were slobbering all over new arena in Belmont their scouting papers in Park, N.Y., which would 2005-06. Tavares spent be a big improvement a mandated two more from the team’s current years in junior — ages 16 Brooklyn location and and 17 — and tallied 42 speculation was that and 56 goals respectively the new rink would be before becoming the a development Tavares slam-dunk No. 1 pick in would welcome, leadthe 2009 NHL draft by ing to his signature on a the Islanders. long-term contract with Since then, surrounded the Islanders. by mediocrity, Tavares Meanwhile, let the free has had a rather quiet agent hype begin. No NHL career, with 256 matter what happens, goals in 623 games Tavares will soon be a through Christmas. wealthier man and the Three trips to the playteam he chooses will be offs didn’t accomplish one step closer to the

Penton on sports

Stanley Cup. • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Rus-

sia has been banned from the 2018 Winter Olympics for systemic state-sanctioned doping.

Officials suspected something was amiss when the women’s skis tested positive for moustache wax.”

• Comedy writer Jim Barach: “Vince McMahon is thinking of bringing back the XFL, the sport combining the NFL and WWE. It’s the one where it is legal to sack the quarterback by hitting him in the back with a folding chair.”

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “Lavar Ball says he will start a basketball league where top high school prospects get paid $10k a month instead of going to college. Well, except for players at some colleges that might be a pay cut.”

• Dwight Perry again: “Hip-hop mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs says he wants to buy the Carolina Panthers — and sign QB Colin Kaepernick. Odds of other NFL owners letting that happen, insiders say, is even smaller than the Browns’ winning percentage (.033) the past two seasons.”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha (Neb.) WorldHerald, on Warriors star Steph Curry teaching an online basketball class: “This is a little like walking into driver’s ed

and learning the instructor is Dale Earnhart Jr.” • Comedian Argus Hamilton, on Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield’s mea culpas this year for bad language, planting the OU flag on Ohio State’s 50-yard line and grabbing his crotch: “He’s just an apology for sexual misconduct away from earning his degree in government.”

• Brad Rock in the Desert News: “Noted helicopter dad LaVar Ball told SiriusXM NBA Radio that a recent fivegame losing streak by the Lakers could have been fixed if teammates would ‘drop their egos and just listen to what I’m saying.’ Why isn’t this man negotiating with North Korea?”

• Jim Barach again: “Johnny Manziel has received league approval for a contract in the Canadian Football League. Apparently they feel living in Cleveland for two years has more than paid off his debt to society.”

• Fark.com, after the Chiefs became just the second team in NFL history with a 4,000-yard QB and 1,000-yard RB, WR and TE: “Still, much like Santa, they have a fat guy in red that will disappear in January.”

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New Yearʼs resolutions that help others (NC) The new year is a great time to work on self-improvement. Many people do this by setting goals like going to the gym more or eating healthier. While these are great practices, resolutions that help others are ones that often get overlooked. If you are looking to have a more selfless year, check out these ideas.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

If you are looking for an easy resolution that will help the world, look no further than increasing your eco-friendly practices. Bring your own bags to the grocery store, and chose glass or paper containers over plastic when you can. Try things like bringing your lunch to work in reusable Tupperware instead of plastic bags. These habits might take time to get used to,

but once you do you’ll forget there was ever another way.

Clean out your home.

Believe it or not, spring cleaning is good for you and your community. If you donate your unwanted things, you could be providing furniture, clothing, or other goods to people in need. Plus, donating used items is an eco-friendly practice, so you can knock two things off your resolutions list.

Give to charity.

You can contribute by donating your time or money.

If you are too busy to make

a regular commitment, consider setting up a monthly donation. Many organizations allow you to establish an installment plan so that the same amount of money will be charged to your account every month while keeping it easy to opt out if finances get tight.

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There is always something happening at the museum!

January What’s It? is up and ready for you to identify the items. Last month’s winner was Bill Roenspies!

(Photo by Biggar Museum and Galery staff)

by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery In January 1951, Biggar began using dial phones!

In January 2018, survivors of the deep freeze holiday season got back to work!

We got back to work here in the museum on January 2, and started right in with setting up our new art show, “365 Days of Coffee” by Monique Martin. Did you know that over 125 million people in the world work at getting

coffee in our mugs? How many of us meet over coffee? How many of us cannot start the day off without coffee?

All through the history of Biggar, people have been sitting in restaurants, drinking coffee and having conversations. Where would lots of us get our news without coffee row?

The Canadian, the Savoy, the Canton, Chicken Corral, Rann’s Bakery, the Beanery, Weisie’s; just a few of the cafe and restaurants Biggar folk have enjoyed a cup of java, jo... and conversations.

The artist has used ceramics and linocut prints to fashion coffee mugs. How many of us clutch our mugs early in the morning in order to wake up, how many of us break the work day for a coffee, in a favourite mug... and yet how many of us really consider the process involved in getting the coffee to us?

We have developed a program to go along with our art display, and invited the schools in to view and participate. This program will also be available to anyone who wants to come in and learn a

little about the history of coffee in the world, and here in Biggar!

The winner of our December What’s It? contest has been drawn... Bill Roenspies! He got a lovely Bag of Biggar goodies.

You can try to identify the January What’s It? items,

so you too get a chance to win a Bag of Biggar Goodies!

We have a great year planned for 2018! Four art shows, Pie Sale, Barbecues, Culture Day and our favourites, the book sale, silent auction and hay ride! Have you

ever considered getting involved ina group of creative, friendly people?

We are always doing something constructive and creative, and having lots of fun at the same time. Drop in and there will be place here in the museum for you!

A BIG THANK YOU to our Volunteers, Sponsors and the Community of Biggar…

Another year has begun for the Biggar Museum & Credit Union Gallery. Events have been planned, and all our volunteers are gearing up for another successful year of fundraising and bringing fun events to the people of Biggar.

Pies and cookies will be baked, burgers will be served, pancakes will be flipped and changes are underway in the exhibit gallery.

Art exhibits will be up every month, the community and Biggar’s students will be invited to view every one of them.

The Past and Present Gift Shop, Biggar’s souvenir headquarters, has many items on for 50% off!

We are on our winter hours until after the May long weekend: Monday - Friday, 1 - 5 p.m.

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911 tips for the New Year

If you unwrapped a new smart phone recently on Christmas Day, Sask911 reminds you to do your part to protect the integrity of the 911 system by making sure you understand how your high-tech gift accesses emergency services.

“Smart phones are great tools that make our lives easier, but they also have functions that need to be used properly,” Saskatchewan’s Emergency Management and Fire Safety Commissioner Duane McKay said. “Everyone

can do their part to ensure 911 operators and emergency service dispatchers are available to serve those in need.”

For example, iPhones with newer operating systems can have their lock button clicked five times to have the option to swipe SOS. After swiping SOS, the smart phone dials 911. However, this function does not ping your location to Sask911.

“Sask911 has received some calls from people testing the feature, which ties up valuable resources,” McKay said. “We want to be proactive and remind people to please call 911 only when there’s a real emergency. If you do accidently dial 911 for whatever reason, please stay on the line so staff can verify quickly that there isn’t a real emer-

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Smart phone users should also ensure their phones are locked when carrying them in a purse, pocket or bag to prevent accidental 911 calls.

From January to November of this year, Sask911 operators took 330,281 calls. Of those, 58 per cent or 190,296 were from a cell phone, and 12 per cent or 40,046 were abandoned – meaning a caller hung up after dialing.

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would still participate in the harvest and seeding every chance he could.

In his later years, he owned and operated a renowned butcher shop. Who didn’t love Jerry’s sausages!

He was a wonderful husband, dad, grandfather and friend who will always be loved, remembered missed and forever in our hearts.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Anita (Shultz); his daughters, Colleen (Jason) Reddekopp and children, Brett and Garrett of Spiritwood, Sask.; Debbie (Mike) Hujber and children, Cole, Jade, Luke, Reese and Livia of Sherwood Park, Alta.; brother, Keith and daughter Chelsey of Kelfield, Sask.; aunt Irene Nelson of Swift Current, Sask.; along with numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Jerry was predeceased by his son, David; his parents, Carl and Gerti; along with numerous aunts and uncles.

Memorial Gathering was held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Ruthilda CommunityHall, Ruthilda, Sask. Memories were shared by Greg Goring, Howard and Marie Givens, Brett Reddekopp. Special Music was his favorite song, “The Battle Hymn of the Republic�

Memorial Tributes, in lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorial donations be made to‌ Saskatoon Cancer Centre, 20 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4 Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963â€?, 306-948-2669, www.grondinfuneralservice.com gfsc1

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CARDS OF THANKS The staff and residents of the Biggar Health Centre would like to thank everyone for all the help, entertainment and donations over the holiday season. It was appreciated and not forgotten, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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February 18, 1927 November 30, 2017 William Arthur Hoppe was born February 18, 1927 to Rudolf and Alvina Hoppe, the second of five children. His older sister Eleanora (Stan Lahoda) is currently a resident of Calgary at age 92. His younger sister Erma (Harry Meger) passed away in 1980.

His sister Darlene (Dave Klassen) currently resides in Saskatoon and his only brother Ray (Sandra) Hoppe passed away in 2012. He has 15 nieces and nephews and many cousins.

Bill farmed with his parents in the Salter area, south of Cando, Sask. and operated an eight-horse team with a one-way while his dad worked with six more horses. By 1946, at age 19, he was happy to acquire his first Minneapolis tractor and over the years took great pride and joy in new farm machinery and the working of his land. After Rudolf and Alvina moved to Biggar, Bill carried on farming for another 15 years until he was forced to sell due to battles with grain dust.

At that time he moved to Second Avenue in Biggar and married Lil Mantie.

They had many happy years together and enjoyed travel, such as to Hawaii, which Bill would never have done on his own. Lil passed away from luekemia in 2000. Later, in 2001, he maried Mabel Specka and they enjoyed another 17 years of happiness until his death on November 30, 2017.

His stepchildren, Gordon and Linda Specka and their families brought Bill much enjoyment as he always liked to be in family gatherings and visiting with people. Bill will be greatly missed by all who knew him over his 90 years with us.

Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. from Redeemer Lutheran Church Church, Biggar, Sask. with officiant, Pastor Sarah Mowat. Eulogists were Rodney Meger and Diana Dolack; organist, Diana Dolack; soloist, Amanda Hoppe. Readers were Gloria Samson and Linda Honch; Active Casket Bearers were Duane Lahoda, David Hoppe, Jeff Samson, Tim Klassen, Jim Klassen, Allen Klassen; ushers, Harvey Hoppe and Errol Hoppe. Interment followed in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Biggar, Sask.

Bill is survived by his wife, Mabel Specka Hoppe; sisters, Eleanora Lahoda and Darlene Klassen; nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, Rudolf and Alvina Hoppe; sister, Erma Meger; brother, Ray Hoppe; first wife, Lil Mantie.

Memorial Tributes may be directed to Biggar & District Health Centre Long Term Care, Box 130, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our

Raymond (Ray) Lawrence Beckman May 29, 1937 - December 24, 2017 Ray was born at home in the Salter area, Sask. on May 29, 1937 where he grew up and went to school. He also worked at a few different jobs, road construction, CN railway, farming and then for 39 years at the Palo Salt Mine where he retired in 2002.

Ray enjoyed his retirement and was in constant demand as a helper to the farmers and friends of the Cando area.

He liked to putter at small jobs around the acreage and you could usually find him in his shop doing or making something and singing while he worked.

Ray was very well liked and respected in the community and will be sadly missed.

Ray is survived by the love of his life, wife Dora of 43 years; one daughter, Pearl Fisher and her three children, Amanda Singh, James Fisher and Lisa Etchevery; one son, Rhett (Vanessa) Beckman and their daughter, Megan Beckman; three great-grandchildren, Bailey, Maddox and Mya; nieces, Suzette Beckman and Calinda (Robbie) Parker and children, Leah and Wyatt Parker; nephew, Roy (Tina) Schmidt and children, Trystian and Serena Schimdt;.

Ray was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Hilda (Polsfut) Beckman; three brothers, Hubert, Charlie and James; one sister, Alice Sinclair; one sister-inlaw, Mary (Lafond) Beckman; and one brother-in-law, Ed Sinclair.

As per Ray’s wishes, there will be no funeral, but a family burial at a later date.

Donations may be made in memory of Ray to Canadian Cancer Society, 101440-2nd Ave. N. Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C3 or a charity of donor’s choice.

Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963�, 306-948-2669, www.grondinfuneralservice.com gfsc1

Jerry Charles Gilles June 13, 1949 - December 16, 2017 Jerry was raised in Kelfield, Sask. As a child, he enjoyed horseback riding and his pet fox. After he met Anita, they moved to the country where they enjoyed many years of farming. Even when they moved off the farm, Jerry

Chantal Schuler Chantal Schuler, age 45, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2017 in the village of Perdue, Sask.

Chantal was born and raised in Edmonton, Alta., and is survived by her parents, Adolf and Nancy; sister, Karen; brother, Daniel (Sheena); and most notably her lovely niece, Ava and sweet nephew Evan - both of whom she definitely adored with all her heart. She has a large extended family.

Chantal was a girl not easily forgotten; with a beautiful smile and boisterous laugh - she could be full of surprises.

Anybody close to her would know that her love for her dogs and cats was paramount to her. She also had a soft spot for horses and truly loved the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Chantal spent a little time driving Super B semi trucks across the Saskatchewan Prairies which left a profound memory she cherished very much. Her friends and family members will certainly miss her dearly.

To leave condolences for the family, please visit cherishedmemories.ca.

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JANUARY 8 - 22: “365 Days of Coffee” in the Biggar Museum & Gallery.

There’s a lot of coffee mugs on display in our gallery now! Open MondayFriday, 1 - 5 p.m.

2c3 SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018: Biggar & District Arts Council presents…

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10: Biggar & District Health Services Foundation Inc. presents 7th Annual DINNER, DANCE & AUCTION, “Country Hoedown” Fundraiser; at Biggar Community Hall with Country Poet, Live Music by “Better than Nothing”. Ticket purchase = chance to win 1 of 2 $1000 cash prizes.

Reserved Tables available for 8. $50/ person at de Moissac Jewellers. 5:30, doors and Silent Auction open; 6:30, Dinner; Live Auction, Cowboy Poet and dance to follow.

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Premier cautiously optimistic about nutrien merger based on commitments to Saskatchewan

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Sunday Worship • 10:50 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School during the worship service Youth Nites, starting Friday, January 5, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Grade 7-12 Pastor Doug Motz, Church office phone, 306-948-3424

BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH 907 QUEBEC ST. & CORNER TURNBULL AVE., BIGGAR

Sunday Worship Service • 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School on first Sunday of the month FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23: Benefit Concert for Biggar Food for Thought (Food Bank)

Church office phone, 306-948-2280, Rev. Linsell A. Hurd

PALS JANUARY Worship Services

@ ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH CORNER OF 4TH AVE. EAST & KING ST.

Sunday Service • 10:30 a.m.

increase by at least 15 per cent, to approximately 300; • approximately 4,500 of Nutrien’s 20,000 employees worldwide will be located in Saskatchewan; • two new business functions will relocate to Saskatchewan; and • CEO and/or Executive Chair of the Nutrien Board and the President of Nutrien’s potash operations will live and work in Saskatchewan. “This is a strong commitment to Saskatchewan, which will ensure that the merger results in a net benefit for our province,â€? Wall

said. “All of these commitments remain subject to approval of the new Nutrien board. Our government will be closely monitoring

future developments, but I have every expectation that Nutrien will follow through on their commitments to Saskatchewan.�

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Premier Brad Wall January 4 said he is cautiously optimistic about the recently approved merger of Agrium and PotashCorp into a new company called Nutrien, based on commitments made in recent meetings with the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Board Chairs of the two merging corporations.

Those commitments include: • Nutrien’s registered head office and global potash operations will be located in Saskatoon; • corporate office positions in Saskatchewan will

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ROOFING

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MADGE ROOFING INC.

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring

PHILLIPS ELECTRIC • Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates, call…

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Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

Cell: 306-221-6888 Store: 306-948-1773

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss 30-minute Circuit Personal Training Fitness Classes

Phone:306.882.2123 New Patients Welcome!

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask.

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

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306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

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304 Main St., Biggar

100 - 2nd Ave. W., Landis

Criminal Law Commercial Law Family Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, Jason Peszko Lisa Watson Nicole Hataley

Phone: 306-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

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INVESTMENTS

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RED APPLE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES “Administrative Services to

Meet Your Business Needs” ~ One time projects or long term service

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is a full service law office that practices…

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302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

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Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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INSURANCE

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

117 - 3rd Ave. W.,

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

102 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

¾ Auto & Home Insurance ¾ Farm & Commercial Insurance ¾ Health & Travel Insurance ¾ Life Insurance & Investments ¾ Farm Succession & Estate Planning ¾ Notary Publics

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BUSSE LAW

306.948.2208

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

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• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

306-948-7402

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CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

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Co-Ed Fitness Centre

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“Setting a Higher Standard” ¬New Construction ¬Re-roofs ¬Torch-on ¬Tile ¬Metal ¬Asphalt ¬All repairs ¬Shakes ¬Inspections NOW DOING ¬ Eavestroughing ¬ Downspouts ¬ Soffit & Facia We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453

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Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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Pamela Eaton Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

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SERVICES REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

Shoreline Realty

Cari Perih Office: 306-867-8380 carip@remax.net

www.SoldbyCari.ca homesforsale@soldbycari.ca

Acres of Expertise.

FOR RENT BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

HEAVY TRUCK Repair AUTO Repair TIRES Repair BOATS & RVs RVs FULL MOBILE MECHANICAL & TIRES SGI Safety INSPECTION

SERVICE TRUCK FULL MECHANICAL SERVICE Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: Chris

306-948-3376 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

1st Ave. West, Biggar

Call: 306-948-2101

• 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.

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

Phone: 306-948-5678

WYLIE SEED & PROCESSING INC. 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: Bill: Dale:

306- 948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394

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

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DEADLINE for ads, classisifeds and news MONDAY - 5 P.M.

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Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire Judy Kahovec…

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NEWSSTANDS • Biggar Esso • Leslie’s Drugstore • Pharmasave • Quick Stop • Super A Foods • Shop Easy Foods • Weasie’s Gourmet Blends • Central Plains Co-op, Perdue • The Store, Perdue

216 Main St., Biggar

OPEN… Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

KRF Auto 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

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

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

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Biggar Sand & Gravel • trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating OfÀce …

306-948-5455 OPTOMETRISTS

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BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE

306-948-5699

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

Custom Embroidery

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Farm & Acreage Salesperson (306) 948-4478 dave.molberg@hammondrealty.ca HammondRealty.ca

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

Box 736, Biggar

M & N REPAIR

Dave Molberg

Fax: 306-237-TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

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GOLDBURG GRAVEL LTD. • Pit Run • Base Gravel • Road Gravel • Crushed Rock • Top Soil

Certified Scale and Ticketed Loads Serving Rosetown & Biggar areas Phone… Leam Craig

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LEADING EDGE WELDING LTD. Aboriginal owned • Mobile Welding & Fabrication • 24/7 Emergncy Service

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Eat Your Way Through America’s Music Cities One of the biggest influences of my career, and what I enjoy the most, is the inspiration and interaction of people.

To put it simply, we all have taste buds and eat food everyday, so we have a common denominator; we can connect and relate.

However, for me, it goes beyond that. Food is life in so many ways, and I find it brings out the best in people and thus gives me a window of opportunity to experience their personalities and what makes them tick.

It is because of this passion I have for people and food that I have become a Culinary Travel Host along with all the

other hats I wear.

Normally my connection with a certain individual is quite short during a cooking class, book signing, or public appearance, so I truly look forward to spending extended timeframes with people. This gives us a chance to broaden our shared passion and our connection with each other.

I have partnered with Collette Travel to bring you my next culinary tour scheduled for October 2018 and you have an opportunity to travel with me as we eat our way through Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans. It is aptly named the Chef Dez

“Spoons & Tunes” Culinary Tour because of the vast musical reputation and history of these cities in America.

So many people assume that a culinary tour is just about food and cooking classes, but for me and my tours it is much more than that. My travel consultant, and I, create adventures that

take people to an area of the world to not only celebrate and experience cuisine, but also history, art, architecture, lifestyle and more.

Basically, to sum it up, we go to an area of the world to experience how they live.

With me as their host, Chef Dez we have already taken people to beautiful and historic Savannah GA in 2014, toured the deeprooted state of Texas in

Chef Dez on cooking

2015, and submersed ourselves in the cuisine and agriculture of Prince Edward Island in 2016.

The experiences we have had, and the ones to come, fall well into the realms of bucket list journeys. With the connections that we have in the travel and culinary worlds, we create experiences that you could not do for the same price.

We do our best to give you the best experience possible, and I know you will be impressed with the itinerary and accommodations we have lined up for this 2018 tour.

Going on a travel vacation with an organized tour has so many benefits. The research has been done for you, all of the most important details have been taken care of, and you get ample time on your own to explore. This along with all of the friendships you will form during the process, makes for an unforgettable holiday and life experience.

Also, with Big Green Egg Canada as a sponsor, one of our travel guests will win a large size Big Green Egg (complete with stand and shelves)

valued at over CAD $1,600 though the official Chef Dez Scavenger Hunt.

Whatever way you choose to broaden your gastronomic horizons is a step in the right direction.

Even if it is not in your cards to go on a culinary tour, food can be used as a catalyst to enhance people’s lives and enrich relationships in many different ways - and that is never a bad thing.

Even if you don’t want your adventures to leave the comfort of your home, you can live and experience in what seems like endless cuisines just from your cookbook collection and resources like the Internet.

If you’re in a cooking rut, break out of it.

Everyone is different and so are our perceptions.

Find what inspires you and go after it because chances are you will be cooking and eating food for the rest of your life.

Chef Dez is a Chef, Writer, & Host. Visit him at www.chefdez.com Write to him at dez@ chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4

Randy Weekes, MLA Biggar - Sask Valley Constituency Office 106- 3rd Ave. West, Box 1413 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Toll Free: 1-877-948-4880 Phone: 1-306-948-4880 Fax: 1-306-948-4882

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