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Blazers perfect at home tourney . . . Cara McRann gets the pass away, Friday during the Biggar Central School Senior Girls home tournament.

The two-day competition had the ladies taking top spot. See Page 2 for more.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Biggar Central School Senior Blazers had a successful weekend tourney, Jan. 15-16.

The Blazers won three games: 53-39 versus Kindersley, 46-30 versus Maple Creek, and 42-23 versus Perdue.

Hard work and skill by the Green and Gold made for dominating team play, making the Blazers the top athletes of the day.

Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam

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‘Toon Orchestra to fiddle around; raising cash for Majestic The Saskatoon Fiddle Orchestra (SFO) will be performing at the Majestic Theatre, January 31, in a fun fund raiser for the iconic Biggar cultural centre.

The SFO, a community-based ensemble, celebrates the vitality and variety of folk and traditional music from around the world, especially music with roots in Saskatchewan.

They will be at the Majestic this January 31. Show time is at 2:30 p.m.

In existence since 2004, the 30-plus member ensemble currently ranges in age from 18 to 60-plus, and comes from many walks of life.

The orchestra gathers together once a week and plays traditional music arranged for violin, piano, guitar, flute, accordion, mandolin and percussion.

The SFO shares its enthusiasm and passion for traditional music at festivals, anniversaries, fund raisers, conferences, seniors’ residences, community events, Telemiracle, and its annual spring concert at the Broadway Theatre in midMay. The SFO is also very proud to support the ‘Blazing Fiddle Kids’ program which provides group fiddle les-

sons for students in two Saskatoon schools.

The SFO has released a 10-year anniversary album in 2014, and is working on their next CD with hopefully a release at the spring concert.

The Saskatoon Fiddle Orchestra plays this January 31 at 2:30 p.m. Advance tickets are available at The Independent ($15) or by calling 948-5231, or at the door ($20).

Nats hand Outlaws their first loss . . . Biggar Nat, Trevor Bailey undresses Outlaw ‘minder, Jared Herle, Friday at the Jubilee. It was the seventh goal of the game and fifth for Bailey in the 7-4 romp of

the Outlaws. Wilkie still sits at the top of league standings, but their first loss didn’t sit well. See Page 10 for game results. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Lamarche to run for Sask. Green in Biggar-Sask Valley Lamarche to run for Sask. Green in Biggar-Sask Valley Ryan Lamarche will be the Saskatchewan Green Party’s candidate in the Biggar-Sask Valley constituency in the April 4 provincial election.

Lamarche lives in Dalmeny and is a gas station and truck operator.

Lamarche is running for the Saskatchewan Green Party because after meeting Party Leader Victor Lau, he wants to be part of the team that Lau is building to make Saskatchewan more sustainable, democratic and independent.

“Victor understands

that the future of Saskatchewan lies in being self-sufficient instead of being dependent on the federal government in Ottawa,” says Lamarche.

“Therefore I’m proud to stand with Victor in this

election campaign, and to ask the people of Biggar-Sask Valley to elect me as their MLA.” Lamarche promises that as the MLA for Biggar-Sask Valley, he will work to expand the

Crop Insurance program, place ambulance fees under Medicare and expand the Seniors Drug plan to include all Saskatchewan people.

Lau welcomes Lamarche aboard.

“Ryan represents the future of rural Saskatchewan and strongly supports our vision to make the rural economy more sustainable, prosperous and revitalized.”

Thieves make off with Perdue Hotel ATM cash Thieves made a quick withdrawal from the Perdue Hotel in an early morning break-in, January 12.

Suspect(s) gained entry through the south entrance of the establishment. Once inside, the ATM containing a

large sum of cash, was stolen.

Biggar RCMP continue to investigate.

Police encourage anyone with information on this incident, or suspicious activity observed in the area leading up to this to contact the

been identified. It is not confirmed that this incident is related to any other recent ATM thefts in the province.

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Biggar Fire Department practices ice rescue

Baby it’s cold outside, but for Biggar firefighters, not so bad in the water at the Biggar Trout Pond. The volunteer department were honing there cold water rescue techniques. (Photo for The Independent Alica Besse)

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The Department welcomed the opportunity to practice their ice rescue skills at the Biggar Trout Pond.

Teams got into their water rescue Mustang suits and took turns playing victim and rescuer. The training allowed crews to learn the keys to maintaining both firefighter and patient safety as well as skill and efficiency during an ice rescue procedure.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

We look like wimps The big furor in the news this past week was the “snub” Canada received on the international front. Defence ministers from seven countries are meeting to discuss strategy on stamping out ISIS, an extremist group at the heart of many terrorist activities. But . . . not Canada.

Our defence minister tried to downplay the issue by saying countries meet all the time. That comment did not fool Canadians.

When the Liberal government took over the reins, they recalled our fighter jets. When Paris was attacked the reply from our Prime Minister was to offer our sympathy. There was no move to denounce the attacks and stand shoulder to shoulder with our NATO partner when we were needed.

Seven Canadians were killed in a terrorist attack and there is no response from our federal government. Instead it was up to the premier of Quebec to denounce the attacks.

All these incidents send a clear message. We are soft on terrorism.

So, is it any wonder that nations from around the world have not invited us to a conference with the number one goal of stamping out the terrorists?

But, never fear. PM Trudeau and his wonderful hair will be speaking at an economic conference where he will encourage investors to come to Canada because we are resourceful.

That will surely send out a message and seal our fate on the international stage.

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Panthers surprise story of NHL season by Bruce trio all Penton w o n The PanCalder thers are t r o pussycats phies no more. a s The surrookprise team ies of of the 2015t h e 16 National Bruce Penton year H o c k e y Potvin League season, in 1974, Trottier Florida Panthers in 1976 and Bossy ran off 11 straight in 1978. The Stanwins at one point ley Cup run began in late December in the spring of and early Janu- 1980 and followed ary and trail only in 1981, ’82 and the Washington ’83.

Capitals in the Why the IslandEastern Confer- ers’ comparison? ence.

Simple: the PanP e r e n n i a l l y thers have a trio absent from the of first-round topStanley Cup play- three picks, two of offs, the Panthers whom won Calder have a strong Trophies as rookresemblance to ies of the year, the early 1980s playing key roles New York Island- in the Panthers’ ers, a dynasty that surge. They are won four cups in a c o m p l e m e n t e d row thanks to the by the ageless superstar core of Jaromir Jagr, the Bryan Trottier, team’s top scorer Mike Bossy and who will be 44 Denis Potvin. in February, and That Islanders veteran goalie

Roberto Luongo, who, surprisingly and to the chagrin of Canucks’ fans everywhere, is not washed up.

The three young Panthers keying the team’s success are last year’s rookie of the year, Aaron Ekblad, still only 19 and already one of the league’s best defenders; Jonathan Huberdeau, 22, the Calder Trophy winner in 2013 who is second in team scoring; and Aleksander (Sasha) Barkov, 20, who was drafted second overall in 2013, and sits third in the team’s scoring stats.

As that trio develops into superstardom and if general manager Dale Tallon can keep them together in this salary cap era, the Panthers could be a

power for the next decade.

The Panthers are starting to be noticed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, too.

Infamous in recent years for having 5,000 to 6,000 fans in their cavernous BB&T Centre, the recent on-ice success has translated to box office bonanza.

More than 17,000 showed up in a late December game and Miami Herald columnist Greg Cote wrote that “the Panthers are the best story in town.”

Coach Gerard Gallant is winning games and solidifying his job security with every victory.

There’s a whole new attitude, he said, telling Cote “It’s fun coming to the rink. We came in last year and

Ernst was fired after being given a choice: Change your ways or lose your job. In rowing parlance: either-oar.” s Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Circle the date for Jan. 23, when it’ll be IUPUI vs. IPFW. Just one question: Is that a basketball schedule or an eye chart?” s Brad Dickson of the Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald, after a Stanford lineman proposed to his girlfriend after his team’s 45-16 Rose Bowl win: “The way things went that day, she was dating an Iowa lineman when the game started.” s Jack Finarelli, the Sports Curmudgeon, talking about the popularity of the St. Louis Rams owner who is actively seeking a move of the Rams to Los Angeles: “If Stan Kroenke

were running for mayor of St. Louis against Satan, the polls would likely have the race as ‘too close to call.’” s Brad Dickson again, on the Powerball hysteria: “I’m against lotteries. I think Americans should get rich the old fashioned way: by sinking a halfcourt shot during half-time at a basketball game.” s RJ Currie again: “TripleCrown-winning rider Victor Espinoza called it ‘a sham’ that SI’s Sportsperson of the Year is Serena Williams instead of American Pharaoh. Not a surprise a jockey has his horse’s back.” s TC in BC: “Michigan Wolverines’ Jake Butt was named College Football’s ‘Tight End of the Year’. No punchline needed.” s &ROM Borow-

itzReport.com: “Cleveland fans apply to relocate Browns to Los Angeles.” s Fansided.com, via fark.com “The Bucs firing Lovie Smith is like dumping the girl you’re stranded with on a desert island and hoping a mermaid arrives.” s Ian Hamilton of the Regina Leader-Post: “Former big-league pitchers Roy Halladay and Roger Clemens got into an online spat the other day after Halladay suggested Clemens shouldn’t be elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame because of his alleged use of performanceenhancing drugs.

Clemens reacted angrily, but it was just another example of his Roy’ed rage.”

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took two giant steps forward even though we didn’t make the playoffs.

Coming in this year the guys truly believed that we can play with anybody. There’s not a team that we’re scared to play.” s 7ASHINGton Post reader Roger Strauss, with a question to columnist Norman Chad: “If someone kicks Donald Trump in the pants, will he have to enter the concussion protocol?” s Bob Molinaro of thevirginianpilot.com, on Twitter: “Scouts like what they see of 15-year-old Romanian basketball player Robert Bobroczky – until the 7-foot-6, 184-pound sapling turns sideways and disappears.” s RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Long-time Washington Huskies rowing coach Bob

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

Birthdays are good for your health. Studies have shown that people who have more birthdays live longer I attended the 90th birthday party of my aunt a few days ago. For many years she would journal her activities, life events and kept amusing anecdotes. She would have loved the above quote.

Ninety years. It’s hard to really comprehend the timeline. Just think about the history she has lived through. She didn’t need to study it in textbooks at school, she actually experienced it.

I do remember the

aunts and uncles talking about the Great Depression and the Dirty Thirties. They talked about how the dust would blow and blow and the ground really did move from one field to another. This is what I remember from history class: Dust storms were recorded across the Prairies. During that time it was estimated that 100 million acres of farmland had lost topsoil due to the winds.

But Black Sunday, April 14, 1935 was the worst.

Winds were clocked at 60 mph (because at that time we still had miles per hour). Dust can cause a lot of damage to

homes and everything else in its path. We may read about it but we never stood in the yard or sat in the house and actually listened to the wind howl or saw the earth move. Quite a different experience.

What followed -- the stock market crash, the bombing of Pearl Harbour, the Second World War -- all of these events had an effect on daily lives. My aunt was forced to leave home and travel to a nearby city for employment. Women were only allowed to work in certain jobs and often for lower pay than men. But, I remember my aunt telling me

New Horizons Activities Carpet Bowling on January 12 had two teams competing.

First Place: Emily Liska, Pat Turner, Marie Roesch and Mildred Henne. Second Place: Rose Clark, Florence Hammond, Gail Herzberg and Jean

Tweddle.

The brisk weather deterred bingo and card players last week. We hope more folks will show up this week for activities and the Jam Session.

As I write this, there are still tickets for

members, left, for “A Taste of Scotland” in early February. The roast beef supper, Bagpipes and Scottish Dancers from Saskatoon promise to be a treat! We hope to see you there!

Have a good week!

Biggar Bowling Centre scores (January 11-15)

Monday Mixed League: MHS – Gerry Devenny, 210; WHS – Cindy Watson, 201; MHT – Gerry Devenny, 594; WHT – Cindy Watson, 548.

Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Jack Eckart, 222; WHS – Donna Eckart, 188; MHT – Jack Eckart, 591; WHT – Donna Eaton, 515.

“Chase The Ace” at The Legion Fridays

Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Jack Eckart, 275; MHS – Dianna Meger, 271; MHT – Jack Eckart, 643; WHT – Dianna Meger, 611.

Thursday’s Y.B.C.: Bowlasaurus: High Score – Andie James, 86. Pee Wee: High Score – Sawyer Heimbecker,

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One of her loves was helping the community, and it is incredibly gratifying to see that love returned many fold. In particular, we would like to thank the Asquith Fire Department for the Honour Guard at the cemetery, and both the AFD and the Legion members who appeared in uniform. Just as we will hold our love for her in our hearts always, so will we also hold our thanks for all those who have been there for us at this time.

Annual Meeting Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools will hold its Annual Meeting of Electors on Monday, February 8, 2016, at 12 noon at Holy Family Catholic School, 815 Stensrud Road.

Board Chair Diane Boyko, Director of Education Greg Chatlain and Superintendent Joel Lloyd will each report to the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools’ community.

Electors are welcome to make presentations at the meeting. Those wishing to do so must contact the Secretary to the Board of Education at 306-659-7040 before 4 pm, Friday, January 30.

Parents, families and community members are invited to attend this meeting to learn more about the school division’s vision and goals.

306-659-7077 www.gscs.sk.ca

Central Plains Co-op is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Fox to the position of Agro Division Manager. Mike joined the Central Plains Co-op Ag Team on January 4, 2016 and will be based out of the Rosetown Agro Centre.

“DADDY’S HOME”

Genre: Comedy/Family Running Time: 1 hr. 36 min.

Tom and the rest of the Morrison family would like to express their appreciation for all the support we have received in the wake of Edith Morrison’s passing.

CENTRAL PLAINS CO-OP WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME MIKE FOX TO THE AG TEAM!

The Majestic Theatre Biggar

79; High Double – Sawyer Heimbecker, 148. Bantam: High Score – Jayla Boobyer, 140; High Triple – Jayla Boobyer, 369.

Juniors: High Score – Madison Genaille/ Hailey Boobyer, 172; High Triple – Madison Genaille, 463.

how she would go dancing every night with her younger sister and friends. So, there were happy times despite the hardships.

She was witness to the first man on the moon, the introduction of technology such as television and telephones. It was a time when women, according to the BNA Act were not defined as “persons” and therefore not eligible to hold public office, and all the movements and protests that followed to get that changed. Now women are equal in the workplace, there is maternity leave and are welcomed in every profession including the political arena.

Doris Day, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Shirley Temple (Black), James Stewart. Rock Hudson, Frank Sinatra, Jack Benny, Cary Grant were some of the popular entertainers. She would argue that movies in those days had a good story line.

But her knowledge of history is about more than just world events and life changing attitudes. It is about the family history -- the weddings and the births, the deaths and tragedies. She is the only left that has any knowledge of the little inside family tiffs -- you know the ones that only get talked about in whispers as groups huddle at gatherings. She said to me once, “remember we are a nice normal family.”

As every family is.

Agriculture today is becoming more specialized and the demands on producers are becoming greater each day. Producers constantly face the challenges of finding ways to optimize their returns, and Mike is here to help address these concerns and challenges.

Mike is a Graduate from the Valley City State University in North Dakota. He has many years of experience in the area of agriculture and ag business, and has been working in various agriculture positions throughout the past few years. He is looking forward to meeting our local producers and assisting them with their business. Along with the dedicated service that Mike will offer you, Central Plains Co-op can meet all your supply needs: seed, chemical, fertilizer, equipment and feed.

Central Plains Co-op is proud to be part of Eston, Landis, Plenty/Dodsland, Perdue, Harris, Rosetown and West Central Saskatchewan. We are committed to providing the highest level of service and products to help you succeed in your farming business. By partnering together, we can ensure that your business achieves the highest possible results. We look forward to working with you.

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by Bob Mason

Stairways Yours Truly has to admit that “Stairways” seem to be a very dull subject to write about, but don’t blame him, that darn muse just hasn’t shown up again!

Yet, even if it does seem a little dull, many of us have spent a lot of our lives on stairways!

As young people, many of us have climbed stairs on the way up to our carefree beds, and come down them when Mother called. Sometimes, in our frustration, we sat on them and cried – but we will never forget them!

Don’t ask Y.T. how come, but a lot of your little people seem to find a lot of fun, just sliding “Bumpedy, Bump” down them. Mebbe this way of playing doesn’t improve their (ahem!)

Intelligence Quotient (I.Q.) very much, but that rough ride seems

to be necessary for some other parts!

Some of our earliest memories of stairways, were when our Grandmother lived on Saskatchewan Crescent in Saskatoon.

The long slope of cement steps up to her house always fascinated us little fellows. And though I’m quite sure that she didn’t, we raced up and down them again and again.

I think that some of those long stairways are still to be found along the river somewhere, and every time Y.T. sees them, he wishes that he were young again! Don’t we all?

Steps had always been a mystery to young us.

From way back, when, Dad pointed out that the bison, while grazing the nice green grass on the North slopes of many hills, left the whole hills

terraced by their parallel paths.

Heck, some ancient records show that there were stone steps down into the big wells of Egypt. Let alone the long ramps to be found in the pyramids!

There must be thousands of seaside stairways in the world. Even John Bucham (Lord Tweedsmuir, 1935-40) wrote a book, “39 Steps”, about them – and World War I, “The war to end all war” – Sorry John!

Early on, during World War II, the Canadian government decided to build a few classrooms for military types in the upper stories of the university buildings. And as the freight elevator in F.H. (Field Husbandry) couldn’t handle 4x8 sheets of gyproc (and because Y.T. happened to be part of the “yard crew”, guess who lugged them, two sheets at a time, up three flights of stairs!

The intellectuals (all U of S types are intellectuals!) that Y.T. chatted with on the way down, always secretly laughed when they saw me “puff! puff!” carrying my load up!

Guess who joined the army soon after, eh?

Over the years, stairs have sure gone out of style, what with “ranch style” houses all over the

place. There are elevators now that can whisk a person up 40 flights in no time flat! And many of our fine stairways of the past, are just that, kind of passé. . .

Like the schoolmates of our youth, “Gus”, “Whitey”, “Swede”, “Buck” and “Stoney”, we will never forget them!

Every night, as our parents carried their coal-oil lamp up the stairs to their bedroom, the shifting shadows of the stair rail across the ceiling of my small room let me know that all was well!

I imagine it would be a mistake if Y.T. didn’t tell about some of his stairway experiences while in the Army! Possibly the most memorable being when Lt. Reg Cleator, from an upstairs window, saw that V-1 bomb coming straight at us!

Actually neither of us remember going down them, but we were at the bottom when that bomb blew a couple of hundred yards away, flattening a whole street

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016 take back to a group of of the town.

Or mebbe a fellow older people hidden in a should tell about that basement! We learned stairway in Cleve that a lesson over there, but led up to a shell-hole in I don’t think that it has been answered yet – the wall . . .

From the fourth floor why?

We got home okay, and balcony of the Brussels Opera House, Wilf Day after Phyllis and Y.T. and Y.T. were looking were married, we built down to the first floor, a “one floor” elevator when we saw a beau- (called “The Lift”) in our tiful black-haired dam- small house. That “lift” sel walk in, all by her- sure drew a lot of attenself. Needless to say tion even if it did save we rushed to the near- a few steps. We finally est stairway and stum- had to move uptown bled down, and found, though and built a few when we got there, that stairways for our new although she looked house.

Y.T.’s hearing is kind of quite young from the fourth balcony, she was going, so when she says obviously over 70 years “How about cleaning the old – and wearing a basement?” Yours Truly finds himself up here black wig!

On So much for being a scribbling away! the other hand, if she young soldier, eh?

In a kind of contrast, say “Here is a 20 dollar when we got to one of bill!”, I hear that quite the nearby busted up well!

You can’t beat inflatowns, Y.T. jumped below a stairway to dodge a tion – or hearing – eh?

If Y.T. is going to write falling wall, and was surprised at how soft its those kinds of sins on suspected bricks were! every step of the “GoldA nun, in full garb, was en Stairs”, he’s going to out foraging through the need a lot of chalk, eh? ruins for some food to

Biggar Lodge News

by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Greetings everyone, we hope you are staying warm after the cold weather we have had.

This week at Biggar Lodge we started with our weekly Monday morning exercises. That afternoon we had bean bag toss.

Tuesday morning was current events. At 2:30 we had Blast from the Past. We discussed about how coal was delivered to our houses, favourite

meals our mama would make and where we were when Kennedy was shot. Pretty interesting information.

Wednesday morning we played T-ball. There was big pop flies. In the afternoon we connected the Wii and played bowling. Neat to try the new technology.

Thursday was Bible Study, exercises and bingo. Friday morning was Breakfast Club down Autumn. Pastor Mark and friends

stopped by Friday morning. They talked about Jesus and sang together in fellowship.

That afternoon we had Yahtzee.

Saturday morning was dot bingo.

We watched “The Zookeeper” in the afternoon.

Sunday morning was 1-1 time.

Residents coloured and had their nails done. St. Gab’s did Church this week.

Have a wonderful day.

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Financial Advice

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by Kim Inglis, BCom, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP, Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager Canaccord Wealth Management According to a recent survey done by Franklin Templeton, Canadians are generally quite optimistic about their future, with 92 per cent looking forward to retirement.

On the whole, Canadians are planning on travelling, spending time with friends and family, and pursuing hobbies.

Despite the optimism, 82 per cent are concerned about paying expenses in retirement. Specifically, 43 per cent of Canadians between the ages of 55-64 years old are concerned about managing retirement income to meet expenses.

A good chunk of this concern can likely be attributed to remaining scars from the financial crisis. As a result, a lot of investors have been taking on excessive risk, jumping into the markets fully exposed but without a strategy. They’ve moved heavily into equities, hoping to hit home runs and rebuild retirement nest eggs. This is risky behaviour for any investor, but especially for those nearing or already in retirement.

However, contrary to

the old saying, desperate times do not call for desperate measures.

For investors these times call for rational analysis and planning.

Investing too heavily in equities without maintaining a properly balanced portfolio is a surefire way to further shrink an already reduced nest egg.

The planning begins with reviewing asset allocation and rebalancing.

Investors must assess the level of risk present in their portfolios and determine whether it is suitable for their particular situation. They need to go back to the basics of financial planning and create a healthy balance between cash, fixed income, and equities.

Jack Bogle, founder of the Vanguard Group, has a rule of thumb when trying to determine a conservative asset allocation.

He recommends holding the same amount of cash and fixed income as your age in years. That is, a 70 year-old’s portfolio should have 70 per cent in cash and fixed income.

The basic premise is that younger investors

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can handle more risk because their earning power is greater and they have a longer time horizon. Conversely, older investors are no longer in their peak earning years and therefore preservation of capital becomes

much more of an issue.

Of course this is merely a guideline, so adjustments ought to be made according to individual risk tolerance and preferences.

Within each asset class, tactical changes should take advantage of shortterm trends and opportunities.

For instance, investors might change the maturities in their fixed income portfolio based on the positioning of the yield curve or, depending on the environment, either increasing or decreasing

their exposure to higher yield corporate bonds.

Instead of irrationally reacting to market events, investors must soberly assess their holdings, stay focused on the horizon and remain true to their long-term goals.

Taking uncalculated risks in a volatile market is not smart investing.

Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor & Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity

Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. www.reynoldsinglis.ca. The views in this column are solely those of the author.

Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund, reynoldsinglis.ca. The views in this column are solely those of the author.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Adoption of Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 5-2015 Adoption of Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 Zoning Bylaw No. 6-2015 NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 intends to consider the adoption of a new Official Community Plan (“RM of Rosemount Official Community Plan”) and Zoning Bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007. These bylaws will be referred to respectively as Bylaw No. 5-2015 and Bylaw No. 6-2015.

INTENT OF OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN The proposed Bylaw establishes municipal land use policies addressing, but not limited to, the following subjects: xGeneral Policies xAgricultural Resources xCountry Residential Development xThe Hamlet of Cando xPublic Utilities, Facilities and Health and Safety xGround and Source Water Protection xNatural and Ecological Resources xRecreational and Tourism Amenities xCultural and Heritage Resources xCommunity Economic Development xTransportation Networks xNatural Resources The Official Community Plan contains a Future Land Use Map (contained in this notice) which graphically displays , in a conceptual manner, the present, intended short and longer term future location and extent of general land uses within the RM of Rosemount. This will assist in the application of general goals, objectives and policies of the Plan. The policies in the Official Community Plan will be implemented primarily through administration of the municipality’s Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT OF ZONING BYLAW Intent of the proposed Zoning Bylaw establishes local provisions and regulations for development within the RM of Rosemount. The Zoning Bylaw implements the District Plan and the Official Community Plan and the use of land for amenity of the areas for the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality. The Zoning Bylaw establishes zoning districts which regulate permitted, discretionary and prohibited principal and accessory uses of land in the RM of Rosemount as well as provides development permitted processes and standards. The Zoning Districts include: xAgriculture Resource (AR) xCountry Residential Acreage (CR) xCommercial/Industrial (C/I) xHamlet District (H) xFlood Hazard Overlay (FH) xSlope Hazard Overlay (SH) xEcological Sensitive Overlay (ES) AFFECTED LAND All land within the corporate limits of the RM of Rosemount as shown on the Future Land Use Map and Zoning District Map contained in this notice, is affected by the new Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw.

Your property may be directly affected by the provisions in the new Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. Please check the full version of these documents that are available for viewing at the RM Municipal Office.

REASON FOR OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN The RM of Rosemount Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth and development in the RM of Rosemount for the next twenty-five plus years.

REASON FOR ZONING BYLAW The RM of Rosemount Zoning Bylaw will help implement the Official Community Plan with site-specific provisions and regulations of the RM of Rosemount.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed Bylaws at the RM of Rosemount Office during regular hours. Copies of the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw may also be obtained at the municipal office.

PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the RM of Rosemount will hold a respective public hearing at: Landis, Saskatchewan from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on February 22, 2016 at the Municipal Office to hear any person or group that wishes to comment on the proposed bylaws. The Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the RM Office before the hearing.

Issued at the RM of Rosemount, this 15th day of January, 2016.

Signed: Kara Kirilenko, Administrator

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

SOS call goes out for soil

by Calvin Daniels

Last week I touched on an issue which while very much one of concern for farmers is perhaps being discounted at present because it is hard

to fully understand just what weather change will mean.

An issue farmers should better understand though is the loss of arable land from erosion.

Perhaps nowhere more so than the Canadian Prairies.

The impact of the drought years of the 1930s did much to forge

the resiliency which is being a farmer on the Prairies. While those years are now well in our past, they remain very much part of the collective memory of anyone with a connection to Prairie farming.

The event of the 1930s was severe and devastating because of its impact.

While the focused effect

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Will that remain viable long term?

At today’s resource prices it may well be reasonable, but the issue of soil health is one which must be considered over a much longer term.

It is a finite resource upon which world food production rests.

Soil degradation is an all too real threat to the ability of agriculture to produce the food we need.

And, it has to be remembered that the world population is continuing to expand, with not even a hint anyone will even broach the subject of controlling that side of the equation. As it stands by 2050 the world’s population is expected to exceed nine billion. That only adds to the urgency to protect our soil resource if we are to keep the world fed.

Imagine if another onethird of our soil were lost in the next 40 years, or in essence when we hit the nine billion mouths to feed. It is a prospect that is truly dire and to prevent it, we need to work diligently every year moving forward.

Crop Research receives $7 million January 12, the federal and provincial governments announced $7 million for crop-related research through the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).

The funding extends to 40 research projects.

“Agriculture is a key driver of the economy in Saskatchewan and it plays an essential role on a global scale,” Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “People around the world

rely on our province for high-quality food. Investing in research is vital to ensure our producers are growing what the world needs in the most efficient and sustainable way possible.”

Examples of the projects receiving funding include researching the impact of drought and heat during flowering on canola yield, the screening and management of Fusarium Head Blight and improving wheat, lentil, faba bean and canaryseed varieties, to name a few.

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of lack of moisture and wind today is not as concentrated, at least here, erosion is still occurring to arable land at an alarming rate.

“One-third of the world’s arable land has been lost to soil erosion or pollution in the last 40 years, scientists said in research published during climate change talks in Paris,” suggested a recent story out of Thomson Reuters Foundation.

That is a startling figure when you consider we are talking a period starting in the mid-1970s, the era of my high school years. In the ensuing years we have seen farmers, at least again here on the Canadian Prairies become much more erosion conscience.

It was in this time frame programs such as ‘Save Our Soils’ were launched.

It was through such efforts farmers began to change cropping systems.

The standard had been one where half the land was left to fallow each year as a weed control method which left the land bare and vulnerable to both wind and water erosion.

That evolved to minimum till systems, and

ultimately no till, leaving crop stubble and residue as a soil cover to help protect topsoil from being blown, or washed away.

It takes about 500 years to generate 2.5 centimetres of topsoil under normal agricultural conditions, and soil loss has accelerated as demand for food rises, biologists from Britain’s Sheffield University said in the report, detailed the story.

“Soil is lost rapidly but replaced over millennia, and this represents one of the greatest global threats to agriculture,” Sheffield University biology professor Duncan Cameron said in a statement with the report.

Obviously concepts such as zero till needs to expand to more agricultural areas.

But it goes farther too.

Some crops produce more organized material which help build soils, while others do not. Cropping choices are then part of the issue, although it is hard to weigh soil rebuilding against the need to grow the crops with the best opportunity to reasonable profitability to keep the bills paid.

But there is value in organic matter being returned to the soil.

Farming today relies heavily on fertilization to ensure yields. However,

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

Chef Dez on cooking

Using Knives in the Kitchen - Part 1

I have always said that one of my favourite things about being a Chef is that I get to play with knives.

Although this may sound very adventurous in a James Bond fashion, knife skills and proper/ safe cutting practices are a very serious subject in the kitchen. With some basic knowledge, you can start to overcome any cutting intimidation you may have.

In this column I will focus on the tools themselves - knives. This will be the first of three instalments on cutting. My next column will focus on

cutting boards, and the third column will focus on cutting techniques.

There are many choices when trying to decide on which knives will adorn the collection of cutting tools in your kitchen. The marketplace is saturated with everything from mail-order deals to highend specialities.

First and foremost, I have to stress that one usually gets what they pay for.

Before you reach for your credit card when you see the full collection of ginsu knives for only $19.99 on TV, think about it realistically. How well are these knives manufactured?

Once the 20 dollars is divided between the TV airtime costs, the production of the commercial, and any middlemen that may be in between (such as marketers, et cetera), how much is actually going toward the manufacturing of these knives?

Remember, from this amount, a profit must be made as well.

If you are looking to start a good quality knife collection, you should purchase knives that are made from high-carbon stainless steel.

The high-carbon content in stainless steel is what ensures the steel is strong. This is very important for keeping a sharp edge. Any knife can be made from stainless steel, but unless it is has a high-carbon content as well, it will lose its sharpness very quickly in comparison.

Start with a standard “Chef’s� knife. Other than for bread cutting, this is the most versatile knife

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one can have in the kitchen, and can be used for almost any application. It offers a rounded top edge of the blade that facilitates a rocking motion to ease most cutting/slicing preparations.

The next knife one should purchase for their collection is a good quality serrated knife for bread cutting. The serrated edge will not only produce perfect slices of bread without squashing the bread; it also brings relief to producing extremely thin cuts of fruits and vegetables.

One should also purchase a paring knife

because a chef’s knife might be overkill for those small jobs. These are the three main knives that should grace the starting foundation of your knife collection. From this point on, you can proceed to adding other knives such as a carving knife, filet knife, cleaver, vegetable knife, et cetera.

Most good quality knives will offer a full tang, meaning that the steel blade will run through the full length of the handle as well. This will offer more balance and control. Most importantly, ask questions and ask to handle the knives

to ensure they offer a comfortable companionship with your unique hand.

If a retail store is not informative about their products, and will not allow you to handle them, then take your business to one that will.

Send your food/cooking questions to dez@chefdez. com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 6R4. Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Travel Host and Cookbook Author. Visit him at chefdez.com.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

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Nationals 4:10 – 12:56 – Garrett Shots: Outlaws – (1st) Trevor Bailey (Travis Cameron (Derek 16, (2nd) 16, (3rd) 13, Granbois); Nationals Keller); Nationals Total: 45. Nationals – 2:13 – Trevor Bailey 7:16 – Trevor Bailey (1st) 12, (2nd) 11, (3rd) 12, (Travis Granbois, Steve (unassisted).

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Period 3: Outlaws 13:36 – Andrew Herle, Slashing (2); Nationals 8:48 – Cody Danychuk, Slashing (2); Outlaws 6:55 – Andrew Herle, Tripping (2); Nationals 6:00 – Steve Makway, Slashing (2); Outlaws 2:44 – Team Penalty, Too Many Men (2).

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948-3955

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after hours George: 948-4042

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BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE

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FOR RENT BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

Call: 306-948-2101

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306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca

Rebel Landscaping 306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky s $RIVEWAYS s #ONCRETE s 'ARAGE 0ADS s 0RUNING s 0LANTING

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Goldburg Gravel Ltd. • Pit Run • Base Gravel • Road Gravel

• Crushed Rock • Top Soil

Certified Scale and Ticketed Loads Serving the Rosetown & Biggar Areas

Qualilty!

Phone‌ Leam Craig

s 7OOD METAL PLASTIC SIGNS s 6EHICLE WINDOW GRAPHICS s "ANNERS STICKERS AND -AGNETIC SIGNS

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 Fax:

• Laser Engraving • Promotional products (mugs, mousepad, etc)

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306-948-3376

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

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

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Service Truck Full Mechanical Service -ON &RI s A M P M phone: George

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BIGGAR COURIER

Judy Kahovec‌ 306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935

“Your complete decal and signage shop�

High Speed Internet Dealer

Biggar Of¿ce Hours‌

Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire

SGI Safety Inspection

INSURANCE

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

Custom Embroidery

RED APPLE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES “Administrative Services to Meet Your Business Needs�

Heavy Truck Repair

Cell 306-948-7995

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

207 Main St. Biggar

Phone: 306-948-5678

PROCESSING INC.

306-948-8055

Burnt Orange Sales Repair Virus Removal

Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

Saskatoon - Biggar OďŹƒce

Computer Sales and Repair

306-948-5699

Biggar Sand & Gravel

306-948-2801 or 306-948-7279 HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

306-658-4474, Landis

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CLEANING #LIFF &ORSYTH Box 736, Biggar

Phone‌

306-948-5600

• trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating Office ‌

306-948-5455 BIGGAR & DISTRICT FAMILY CENTRE nd 130 - 2 Ave. W., Biggar

OPEN: Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

306-951-7860

Your family remembered forever! in the Heritage Albums for only $25 at the Biggar Museum, 306-948-3451

FAX service available at The Independent

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Employment Opportunity

Western Sales is currently accepting applications for the position of Building Cleaner to work days, evenings and or weekends at one or more of our locations.

Our buildings include oďŹƒces, commercial building, showroom.

Some speciďŹ c duties include: xSweeping, mopping, washing and polishing oors xVacuum carpet areas xCleaning bathrooms xCleaning kitchen and coee areas xCleaning oďŹƒces xPick up debris and empty trash containers xAnnually cleaning walls and windows xFollowing a detailed list of cleaning duties for each location xWill need your own transportation.

Salary to be negotiated.

This position is ideal for those who demonstrate independence of judgement and initiative while performing simple to moderately manual labour duties.

Applicants to forward resumes to careers@westernsales.ca

MEMORIAM

For Sale

EVANISKY, John: October 17, 1930 January 21, 2006 “I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new, I thought of you yesterday and days before that too.

I think of you in silence as I often speak your name.

All I have are memories and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart.�

Love‌ Ruby; Candace; Chris, Crystal, Jacob, Annica and Macey 3c1

Snowblower, 26�

8 HP Mastercraft with electric start.

Good running condition. $500 obo.

Call 306-280-4789 or 306-948-3760 3p3 Maytag washer and dryer for sale.

Phone 306-9483676 1p3

Cards of Thanks Thank you to all our friends and Nate’s friends for celebrating his life in such a memorable way. Special thanks to the community and the church for your assistance during such a trying time.

This celebration of Nate’s life would not have been possible without the support and guidance of Father Bedard and Bob Clothier who made this celebration so much easier for us. The continued support we receive gives us much needed strength. ‌Tom and Laurie Clague, Stu Schweder, Kiki and James Ress, Joe and Jayme Schweder, and Janelle and Dylan Tait.

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Invitations SATURDAY, JANUARY 23: You are invited to a 90th Birthday Party for GABE SILVERNAGLE, 2 - 4 p.m. at Westview Apartments, Biggar. No gifts please.

1p3 ALL Subscriptions expired Dec. 31, 2015

RENEW/SUBSCRIBE TODAY!!!

Wanted Looking to buy Indian arrowheads and any associated stone tools.

Phone 306-7173232.

41tfn Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron.

Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-6582132 tfn MAIN STREET GARAGE SALE is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-9481773 or 306-9485393.

Pickup available. tfn Classified Ads WORK!!!

306-948-3344 tip@sasktel.net

Coming MONDAY, JANUARY 25: DONORS CHOICE Annual Meeting, 7 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons boardroom.

Donors Choice Board Members and a Representative from local organizations supported by Donors Choice, please, please attend. We need your support.

2c2 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2: Biggar & District Arts Council presents . . .�LUKE McMASTER� , 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452.

52c5 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20: Biggar & District Arts Council presents . . .�THE TRAVELLING MABELS� , 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/ Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-948-2452.

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Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF ALEC KISSER, LATE OF THE TOWN OF BIGGAR, IN THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN, DECEASED: ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 11th day of Februay, 2016.

BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers and Solicitors 302 Main Street, Box 669 BIGGAR, Saskatchewan S0K 0M0 SOLICITORS FOR THE EXECUTOR

Vehicles 2005 Sunfire, excellent shape, $4,500 obo.

Phone 306-9482880 (evenings) 3p3

Notices Biggar & District Credit Union has the following fundraising opportunity available to local service groups and or organizations: Cater supper for the Annual General Meeting on W E D N E S D A Y, MARCH 23 at the Biggar Community Hall (approx. 170 people attend). If interested, please submit proposal including menu and price per plate to marketing@biggar.cu.sk.ca or for further details contact Diane/ Cathy at 306-9483352. Deadline for proposals is 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 19.

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Real Estate Office for Rent/ Lease‌ Main Street, Biggar, 800 sq. ft. Office furnishings included.

For more information, call Teri, 306227-9905 2tfn

FAX SERVICE available at The Independent 122 Main St. Biggar

BIGGAR ASSOCIATED GOSPEL CHURCH corner of 8th Ave.W. and Quebec St., Biggar

Sunday Worship • 10:50 a.m.

Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m.

Church office number, 306-948-3424

BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH 907 Quebec St. and corner Turnbull Ave., Biggar Sunday Worship Service • 11 a.m.

Coffee and fellowship to follow service.

Potluck after service on first Sunday of the month.

SUNDAY SCHOOL‌ first two Sundays of each month.

Church office number, 306-948-2280, Rev. Jane Gallagher.

PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS) JANUARY WORSHIP @ REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 319 - 7th Ave. East, Biggar • 10:30 a.m.

For more information/pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner @ 306-948-3731, 306-951-7122.

ST. GABRIEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 109 - 7th Ave. W, Biggar Father Michel Bedard Parish Phone: 306-948-3330

MASS TIME 3UNDAY s A M Sunday School during service

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Landis, Sask.

MASS TIME: 3UNDAY s A M

Everyone Welcome!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

14 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

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Real Estate LANE REALTY For the most exposure that you deserve in the marketing of your farm or ranch property. Contact your local agent:

MURRAY MURDOCH (306) 858-8000 To view full colour feature sheets for all of our CURRENT LISTINGS, visit our Website at www.lanerealty.com

LANE REALTY

Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists™

127 REGISTERED SALES IN 2015!

Ph:(306) 569-3380 Email: lanerealtycorp@sasktel.net WITH OVER 30 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS! Now representing purchasers from across Canada and Overseas!”

www.lanerealty.com Land for Sale LAND FOR SALE

by Estate of Ruby Lehnert

NE 21-37-17-3 Assessed 107,800; SE 21-37-17-3 Assessed 102,400; NE 12-37-16-3 Assessed 92,200; NW 12-37-16-3 Assessed 81,500 R.M. of Rosemount #378.

E½ only - Fall burn off at 1 litre per acre of high strength Round Up. Current Tenant has agreed to give up his lease on E½ 21 but requires compensation for input costs (150 pounds of 31-9-34 fertilizer applied in the fall). Offer to purchase land must include additional $5,000.00 per quarter. Tenant has right of first refusal on E½ 21. No such restrictions apply to N½ 12.

Closing Date for tenders: February 11, 2016.

Obtain procedure packages from Busse Law Professional Corporation, 302 Main Street, Box 669, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0, 306-948-3346; reception@busselaw.net

Land for Sale

Land for Rent

LAND FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE… RM of Biggar, SE 19-3617-W3. Highest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted. Phone or Text: 306241-4227. Closing Date: Feb 5, 2016.

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LAND FOR RENT, pasture in R.M. of Eagle Creek. Call for details, 306948-9186.

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Stop in to…

1st Ave. West, Biggar 306-948-2700

Houses for Sale/Rent Two and three bedroom houses for rent. Close to downtown and school. Fridge and stove included.

For viewing call 306-948-3674 or 306-948-9517 or 306-948-7022.

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For Rent Charter/ Sherwood Apartments 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satellite systems, laundr y facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwasher s, air conditioning, parking with plugins.

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

Services

If YOU are…

• NEW to our communities of Biggar/Landis/Perdue • Have a new baby Call WELCOME

WAGON at 306-948-3837

Sheila Itterman We have gifts and information www. welcomewagon.ca

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Asso2ciation and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www. swna.com.

Employment Opportunity M E D I C A L TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-athome positions available.

Get online training you need from an employertrusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

METAL BUILDING MANUFACTURER seeking sales representative. Previous building sales experience preferred. Company provides leads and additional training. Please send resume and salary requirements to: jobsdmstl@gmail. com EOE

www. biggarindependent.ca 306-948-3344

Employment Opportunity

Careers

For Sale

Seed & Feed

Mr. Tree

Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

Firewood for sale – Heavy Equipment Operator Program Arctic Co-operatives Limited Arctic Co-operatives Limited (Arctic Co-ops) provides management expertise and business support to 32 member-owned Co-ops in Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon. The Co-ops operate diverse and progressive retail businesses, including Inns North, a group of 20 hotels.

We are currently seeking the following positions: LOCATED IN NUNAVUT OR NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: Co-op General and Assistant Store Managers Retail Store Managers Relief Co-op Managers Cooks Cook Managers LOCATED IN WINNIPEG, MANITOBA: Manager, Risk and Audit Department Financial Analysts Financial Analyst - Term Financial Support Officers LOCATED IN SANIKILUAQ, NU: Bulk Fuel/Petroleum Driver LOCATED IN YELLOWKNIFE, NT: Produce Manager Please send your resume to: HumanResources@ Arctic.Coop Or fax to: 1-204-632-8575

Obtain Powered Mobile Equipment certification on two pieces of heavy equipment with stateof-the art simulators, practical field projects and classroom theory.

Three program intakes: April 18, June 13 and July 25 at Great Plains College Warman Campus and Osler.

Call (306) 773-1531 or visit greatplainscollege.ca for details.

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career!

Contact us now to start your training day. www. canscribe.com.

1.800.466.1535. info@canscribe. com.

Vehicles

For ALL your stamp

Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks.

Lots of trucks...

Dodge... GMC...

Ford... Imports...

1/2 ton to 3 tons...

We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260.

Lloydminster

call or stop in @ The Independent, 122 Main St., Biggar

For FAX service,

View job descriptions on our website at: www.arctic.coop

needs…

306-948-3344

see us at The Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar

Pine and Birch in tote bags.

306-873-9556

Western Commodities

Dealers Welcome

877-695-6461 Visit our website @

P ROV I N C E WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 500,000 readers weekly.

Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1400 or email classifieds@swna.com for details.

R E F O R E S TA TION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping.

Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree.

Free shipping.

Re placement guarantee. 1-866873-3846 or www. treetime.ca.

Seed & Feed HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

www.westerncommodities.ca

Land for Sale FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 217 1/4’s South - 97 1/4’s South East - 43 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 56 1/4’s West - 49 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE AVAILABLE

LAND

TO RENT

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

Travel SEE POLAR BEARS, Walrus and Whales on our Arctic Explorer Voyage next summer. SAVE 15% With Our Winter Sale for a Limited Time.

CALL TOLLFREE: 1-800-3637566 or visit: www.adventurecanada.com.

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BOX 40, BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0

Phone: 306-948-3344; Fax: 306-948-2133 Email: tip@sasktel.net www.biggarindependent.ca CLASSIFIED AD RATES Deadline - Monday at 5 p.m.

25 words or less ...... $13.00 per week over 25 words ...... 25¢/word If The Independent P.O. Box Number is used add $3.00 PLEASE READ YOUR AD -- Advertisers should read their advertisement the FIRST ISSUE it APPEARS and report any errors in time for the next insertion.

The Independent is responsible subject to the conditions noted above, for ONLY the first incorrect insertion.

Obituaries, limit of 300 words, …without photo ..........................$65.00 …with black & white photo .....$70.00 …additional words, 25¢ per word “Happy” ads…Anniversary, Engagements, Birth Announcements, Birthday Greetings, etc.

Price is determined on size BOLD type ...................................$ 2.00 Italic type .......................................$ 2.00 Administration Charges..............$ 5.00

CONDITIONS OF ADVERTISING ACCEPTANCE

NO REFUND on classifieds. Times to run must be All advertising subject to publisher’s approval. It is agreed by stated at First Insertion. Enclose cheque, money order, Visa, MasterCard for your classified.

The Independent and any advertiser using or requesting space that the publisher shall not be held liable for damages in event of non-insertion of or errors in advertisements. In excess of or beyond the amount paid for space actually occupied by the non-insertion, or by that portion of the advertisement in which the error or non-insertion occurred whether such error or noninsertion is due to the negligence of its servants or otherwise.

All advertisers must assume responsibility for errors in any advertisement which is supplied to The Independent in handwritten form or given over the phone.

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Other Advertising Rates Available upon Request.

The BIGGAR INDEPENDENT accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally.

Publication by this newspaper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES…per year Pick-Up/ONLINE…

$31.00 + $1.55 gst = $32.55 Inside 40-mile Radius…

$36.00 + $1.80 gst = $37.80 Outside 40-mile Radius…

$41.00 + $2.05 gst = $43.05

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 15

Services Hip or Knee Replacement?

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The Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Yearly Tax Credit $20,000 Lump Sum Refund

Claim it before tax time!

204-453-5372

Contact US for professional printing of office supplies, forms and services.

The Biggar Independent 122 Main St., Biggar 306-948-3344

Perdue Bowling scores January 11-15 Ladies League: LHS – Marilyn Miller, 244; LHT – Marilyn Miller, 591; LHA – Dorrie Laberswieler, 185; THS – Bleepers, 1,099; THT – High Rollers, 3,140.

Mens League: MHS – Glen Shockey, 242; MHT – Glen Shockey, 587; MHA – Glen Shockey, 180; THS – WWF, 752; THT – WWF, 2,052.

Club 55: LHS – Joey Levitt, 258; MHS – Peter Hofmiester, 191; LHT – Joey Levitt, 594; MHT – Gerald Nichols,

484; LHA – Joey Levitt, 179; MHA – Al Levitt, 163; THS – Hopefuls, 1,151; THT – Hopefuls, 3,238.

Y.B.C. Scores: Juniors: Emmett Hamilton – Single, 124, Triple, 349; Adam Munro – Single, 161, Triple, 446; Rylee Moody – Single, 124, Triple, 290.

Bantams: Hillary May – Single, 80; Kierra Moody – Single, 72; Emily Lemon – Single, 74; Ayden Moody – Single, 73; Braxton Scharf – Single, 81.

Bowlasaurus: Tyler Lemon – Single, 37.

Thunder thump Foxes . . . Western Prairie Thunder’s Meghan Nicholls, centre, goes to work on a Prince Albert Fox, Sunday at the Jubilee. The North Sask Female Hockey League (NSFHL) Midget A matchup was a see-saw battle with the Thunder eventually coming out on top with a 4-2 win. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Enter to WIN two FREE tickets to the next Arts Council Concert from The Independent!

Rosetown Viterra, left to right,Nikki Deobald-Churchman, Clay Babecy, Jolene Bourgoin

STARS Air Ambulance would like to thank Viterra and its customers for their tremendous support of the 2016 calendar campaign. Your generosity has made a difference in the community for those in need of emergency medical care.

To donate, please visit www.stars.ca

306-948-3344 tip@sasktel.net

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Adoption of Town of Biggar Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 15-762 Adoption of Town of Biggar Zoning Bylaw No. 15-763 NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Biggar intends to consider the adoption of a new Official Community Plan (“Town of Biggar Official Community Plan”) and Zoning Bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007. These bylaws will be referred to respectively as Bylaw 15-762 and Bylaw 15-763.

REASON FOR OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN The Town of Biggar Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth and development in the Town of Biggar for the next twenty-five plus years.

INTENT OF ZONING BYLAW Intent of the proposed Zoning Bylaw establishes local provisions and regulations for development within the Town of Biggar. The Zoning Bylaw implements the District Plan and Official Community Plan and the use of land for amenity of the areas for the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality. The Zoning Bylaw establishes zoning districts which regulate permitted, discretionary and prohibited principal and accessory uses of land in the Town of Biggar as well as provides development permitted processes and standards. The Zoning Districts include:

INTENT OF OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN The proposed Bylaw establishes municipal land use policies addressing, but not limited to, the following subjects:

REASON FOR ZONING BYLAW The Town of Biggar Zoning Bylaw will help implement the Official Community Plan with site-specific provisions and regulations of the Town of Biggar.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed Bylaws at the Town of Biggar Office during regular hours. Copies of the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw may also be obtained for a charge of $10.00.

s Residential Single Dwelling District (R1) s Residential Narrow Lot District (R1A) s Residential Multiple Dwelling District (R2) s Town Centre Commercial District (C1) s Highway Commercial District (C2) s Light Industrial District (IND1) s Heavy Industrial District (IND2) s Community Service District(CS) s Passive Community Service District (CS2) s Future Urban Development (FUD) s Flood Hazard Overlay (FH)

s General Development Land Use s Social and Community Priorities s Community Economic Development and Tourism s Residential Development s Commercial Development s Industrial Development s Transportation Networks s Infrastructure: Asset Management Planning s Community Services s Recreational Facilities and Green Space s Heritage and Cultural Resources s Natural and Ecological Resources s Inter-Municipal and Governmental Cooperation

PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the Town of Biggar will hold a respective public hearing at: Biggar New Horizons, 117 3rd Avenue West in Biggar, Saskatchewan from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on March 10th, 2016 to hear any person or group that wishes to comment on the proposed bylaws. The Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the Town Office before the hearing.

Issued at the Town of Biggar, this 21st day of January, 2016.

AFFECTED LAND All land within the corporate limits of the Town of Biggar as shown on the Future Land Use Map and Zoning District Map contained in this notice, is affected

The Official Community Plan contains a Future Land Use Map (contained in this notice) which graphically displays , in a conceptual manner, the present, intended short and longer term future location and extent of general land uses within the Town of Biggar. This will assist in the application of general goals, objectives and policies of the Plan.

The policies in the Official Community Plan will be implemented primarily through administration of the municipality’s Zoning Bylaw.

Signed: Barb Barteski, Administrator

by the new Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw.

Your property may be directly affected by the provisions in the new Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw.

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Note: *Potential Flood Prone Areas are based on local knowledge and require further studies to determine the proper 1:500 year flood elevation (i.e. floodway and flood fringe areas) as per the Planning and Development Act, 2007 and Statements of Provincial Interest.

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Source: GIS data was downloaded from Information Services Corporation's GeoSask website (www.geosask.ca)

Biggar Airport

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This is the Future Land Use Map, referred to in Bylaw No. 15-762, adopted by the Town of Biggar.

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Source: GIS data was downloaded from Information Services Corporation's GeoSask website (www.geosask.ca)

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This is the Zoning District Map, referred to in Bylaw No. 15-763, adopted by the Town of Biggar.

Note: *Flood Hazard Overlay is based on local knowledge and requires further studies to determine the proper 1:500 year flood elevation (i.e. floodway and flood fringe areas) as per the Planning and Development Act, 2007 and Statements of Provincial Interest.

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