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Winter Solace . . . Bare trees weather the cold temperatures last week as snow whites out the landscape. By midweek, temperatures were near zero - hard to believe its January; the days are getting longer, although we still have a stretch of winter left to go!

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

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Biggar Minor Hockey took centre stage at the Jubilee Stadium this past weekend, showcasing the best of our youngest “Big League” stars of tomorrow. Initiation, Novice, Atom, Pee Wee - all gave their best on the weekend. Mighty Mites joined the Senior Nats on Saturday (top right) - a lucky charm as the Nats went on to a 7-3 victory over the Eatonia Huskies. Biggar players on out-of-town teams also hit the ice in featured games. Give coaches, Biggar Minor Hockey a pat on the back this is the home away from home for many families in the winter, and without them, the dreams of that first goal, the swish of blades on ice, just wouldn’t be possible.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

Independent Photos by Daryl Hasein and Kevin Brautigam

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

“Blink” app driven by community newspapers in Saskatchewan

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Acclaimed musician, Luke McMaster at the Majestic this Tuesday

Biggar Independent says “NO” to identity theft; diminishing opportunity for town businesses The streets may be quiet and the storefronts are closed but the 7 a.m. coffee crowd can check for local deals on their smartphones in a “blink”. Farmers are out in the field but if they need more seed or new equipment all it takes is a “blink” of the eye and the press of a button on their smartphone.

Just think: being able to access the inventory of your local business 24/7. For consumers it means convenience; for local business it is an opportunity to service customers even better.

Blink is an app designed to bring the two forces together.

Consumers can create a watchlist and receive notifications when products they want are listed. Businesses can list their products and reach hundreds of potential clients. Best of all, the app is free to download on the App Store for iPhones and on Google Play Store for android devices.

Unlike other social media sites this is completely safe. We’ve all heard stories of people being victimized by listing their articles for sale on other Web sites.

In some communities police are recommending drop-off and pick up points for merchandise.

The Blink app connects the consumer directly with the business.

The Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association (SWNA), in partnership with Rycom Inc. in Ontario, has launched a mobile app called “Blink” that focuses on helping local community based businesses compete in a mobile environment against the huge multinational, foreign owned conglomerates, while at the same time protecting local consumers from identity theft, scams and spam.

“In Saskatchewan, community matters and this is the driving force behind our community newspapers. The wellbeing of our communities, and the people that live in them, has been our industry’s priority for over 100 years” SWNA Executive Director, Steve Nixon said. “We created “Blink” to keep our identities safe when shopping either online or on mobile, while at the same time providing our local businesses the ability to compete with those large online businesses that only care about your money, not about where you live.”

SWNA’s venture with Rycom Inc. is an investment in community. It is designed to be safe, effective and anonymous.

“You should be able to search for products without having to give up your privacy or identity.”

Nixon said. “The thing I like about Blink, apart that it is completely free to download and use, is that you can create a watchlist of anything your heart desires and you instantly activate a team of people that will go out and search for it on your behalf; that is if it isn’t already there.

And it doesn’t matter whether you are a serious buyer or just thinking about it. No one will judge you or hassle you . . . ever.”

The Blink concept is already gaining interest with other newspaper associations across Canada and the USA. Blink is hoping that as the audience builds, the app’s effectiveness will also build. It is designed to be category driven by the consumers and claims a potential of 9,500 newspapers reaching every corner of North America participating.

Blink is now available for a free download on iPhone through the App Store or Android devices through the Play Store.

For more information, visit justblinkmobile. com. Contact Urla Tyler or Daryl Hasein at Biggar Independent, 306948-3344; e-mail: tip@ sasktel.net for details on how you can grow your business by having your products listed on the app.

Luke McMaster will be at the Majestic Theatre this Tuesday, February 2.

(Submitted Photo)

The path has certainly not been straightforward, with the twists and turns that his life as a musician has taken him. But Luke McMaster wouldn’t want it any other way, driven by a feeling that has lyrically found its way into the title track of his first solo album . . . “Even when I find myself a million miles away, don’t you know all roads lead me back to you” McMaster is the fifth show of the Biggar and District Arts Council and will be at the Majestic Theatre this Tuesday evening.

McMaster’s shows are built around his unique take on the Blue Eyed Soul and early Motown musical landscape.

Heavily influenced by such icons as Al Green, Hall and Oates and Marvin Gaye, McMaster’s performance delivers an alluring mix of raw energy and passion styled with his own brand of fun, sexy, romantic music.

Formerly one half of Gold selling Canadian duo McMaster and James, McMaster cut his teeth with some of the biggest acts of the day, including opening for Christine Aguliera.

Poor weather, road conditions result in rail crossing accident Biggar RCMP responded to a collision near the CP Rail crossing on Highway 14 a half kilometre east of Biggar on January 24.

A semi hauling fuel had been west bound on Highway 14. A train was crossing at the time.

Visibility was very poor due to thick fog.

The semi was slowing and began to lose A semi unloads another tanker who avoided a train by taking to the ditch this past traction.

The Sunday at the CP crossing on Highway 14. A SUV, right, involved in the accident driver took eva- is already loaded and ready to be taken away. No one was injured in the incident. sive action to (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) avoid colliding with a upright and no spills or that had been stopped motorists to always be aware of the potential car stopped for the train, leaks occurred. waiting for the train.

There was a secondand the train itself, No injuries were report- impact that changing steering the semi into ary collision involving ed. Road and weather weather has on road conditions and drive the ditch, coming to rest an SUV that was trav- conditions were factors. elling behind the semi. close to the rail tracks.

Biggar RCMP remind accordingly.

The semi stayed The SUV struck the car

Following writing collaborations with such global superstars as Rihanna, McMaster has returned to his performing roots as a solo artist.

Last January, Luke’s first solo album “All Roads” was released by Greenhill/EMI, as a “Romantic yet powerful collection of new originals and covers of all time classic love songs, in a contemporary tribute to Blue Eyed Soul and early Motown”.

This spring, Luke completed his second album for Greenhill Productions, a classic tribute to some of the all-time favourite covers from the 70’s and 80’s, called Heart of Soul.

Most recently, McMaster has turned his focus to the next project, Instinct, named after the title track.

Luke McMaster is at the Biggar Majestic Theatre this Tuesday, February 2. Show time is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available from de Moissac Jewellers.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

Letter to the Editor…

Dear Editor, I am responding to an article published in the January 21 edition of The Independent entitled “We Look Like Wimps”.

In my opinion there is a big d i f f e r e n c e between being a wimp and having the sense to stay out of unwinnable wars where each side thinks that God is on their side and they are willing to die for their beliefs. Consider Iraq and those countries where war was used to

try to help and democratize them and how that has turned out. I feel it is paranoid and a flawed philosophy that we must kill our “enemies” before they come here.

All our jet fighter planes are doing is destroying lives and homes, causing so many refugees. I feel that the money used to kill people in a far-off land should be used instead to help the refugees all this destruction has caused. Making refugees welcome in Canada shows

the world what we are made of.

Mr. Trudeau, I am proud of you for standing up to the United States led N.A.T.O. Countries.

Not being invited to a meeting to discuss war is, in my opinion, a compliment to Canada and our old reputation as a peace keeping nation. Besides, Mr. Trudeau is busy making friends with other countries. Under that nice head of hair the “hawks” like to refer to, is some common sense.

I wish

those jets were home already!

Those pilots will be scarred for life, knowing they have killed so many.

Thank you Justin! Because of people like you Canadians don’t need to build “walls” and we sleep well at night.

Oh yes, to my mind anyone who calls us wimps should be required to sign their full name, not just a couple of initials.

Bob Wiseman Biggar, Sask.

Will Alberta and Saskatchewan bounce back in 2016?

by Glen Hodgson, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist Forecasting and Analysis, Conference Board of Canada About a year ago, the Conference Board of Canada made the then bold call that Alberta would experience a recession in 2015. Our Alberta forecast was not only prescient, but has also proved to be a bit optimistic. Our initial recession call was made when West Texas intermediate (WTI) oil prices had tumbled to $65 (U.S.) a barrel and investment plans in the oil patch were still largely intact. Oil prices of course continued to fall into 2015 and will average about $45 for the year. As a consequence, the negative effect on revenues, profits and oil sector investment has been even more severe than in our initial view.

For example, while we expected a 30 per cent contraction in Canadian oil sector investment, the pullback is now projected to be at least 40 per cent in 2015. Dramatically lower oil prices through the year have had a sharp effect on business revenues and profits, employment, provincial government royalties and many other segments of the Alberta economy. As

a result, the province’s economy will contract by more than 1 per cent this year.

And Alberta has not been alone.

The deeper-than-expected dive in oil prices, lower business revenues and reduced oil sector investment have seen Saskatchewan and Newfoundland joining Alberta in experiencing an economic contraction through 2015.

The obvious next question is: When do the economies in Alberta and its oil-producing counterparts, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland, hit bottom and begin to grow once again?

For two of the three, we think 2016 will see a recovery. The Conference Board projects that the Alberta and Saskatchewan economies are now near the bottom of the cycle, and will begin to grow in the first part of next year—provided that oil markets stabilize and regain some strength. But Newfoundland will not be as fortunate as its oil-producing cousins.

The future path for oil prices is central to the forecast for these provinces. Prices are under renewed pressure today, principally because OPEC members have failed to agree

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to constrain their own production.

We expect oil prices to remain under pressure but to eventually find a bottom in 2016 and begin to improve modestly.

This view is guided by signs that the traditional commodity cycle is kicking in, but has yet to suppress new oil supply significantly. Global oil demand continues to rise, thanks to emerging markets. But a continuing global oil supply glut and the prospect of Iran increasing its production means downward pressure on prices right now.

As noted, oil sector investment in Canada, the United States and other oil-producing regions dropped sharply in 2015—rig counts were cut in half, which is dampening production in many regions. With lower levels of drilling and investment, North American supply will wane—particularly in the U.S. Bakken (North Dakota) and Permian (Texas) shale oil fields, where the marginal cost of new oil production is estimated in the range of $65 to 80 a barrel. The Saudis and other low-cost Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries members would happily drive these higher-cost North American producers out of the market.

While no one has a crystal ball to forecast oil prices, sustained lower investment and reduced new production will eventually allow oil prices to firm up and begin a slow crawl

upward, back toward the marginal cost of new oil production. However, all of this adjustment will take time; it may take several years for West Texas intermediate prices to climb to $70 a barrel.

If this price forecast generally holds true, the level of oil investment in Alberta and Saskatchewan should stabilize in 2016 compared with the preceding year. More buoyant performance in other parts of the provincial economies will help to solidify the recovery; we expect other key economic variables to improve modestly in both provinces, notably employment, incomes, consumption and the housing sector. Alberta’s recent budget also added a smidgen of fiscal stimulus, which should help a return to growth in that province.

In contrast, Newfoundland will not see the same modest recovery in 2016. The full effect of the pullback in the province’s oil investment and production, along with lower metal prices and slower activity in other resource sectors, has not been felt.

Even with an oil price rebound, we project another recession year for Newfoundland in 2016.

So have Alberta and its next-door neighbour, Saskatchewan, hit bottom? Maybe not yet, but there are enough signs emerging for the Conference Board of Canada to forecast modestly better economic prospects for those provinces in 2016.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

We are coming to the end of January. That means the end of winter is in sight. The days are starting to get longer and it looks like we will have our annual January thaw. All in all this winter has not been terribly cold nor has there been a lot of snow.

I have noticed that gardeners tend to take this time of year to make plans for the coming gardening season.

I guess that’s apropos because farmers are

busy with seeding and fertilizing plans. I’ve scanned some of the seed websites to see what new varieties are available for 2016.

According to one source the perennial varieties that have been developed recently will give more colour to gardens in the summer and fall. As well, the varieties will be more drought tolerant. However, most gardeners really want plants that are low maintenance.

Consumers want it all -- a great garden with little upkeep.

Some gardeners experiment with “exotic” plants. Unusual plants that no one else is likely to grow. True, sometimes these varieties do not produce well in a particular zone but part of the challenge of gardening is taking a risk and having fun trying something new.

In this vein I asked some of my gardening friends what they are

going to try this year.

One is going to plant a super hot pepper that is described as “peppers so hot, you really do have to wear gloves when handling the seeds.”

She rattled off some names: yellow brainstrain, chocolate fatalli, orange bhut jolokia.

Good luck to her.

It is not always about planting new varieties but planting some old favourites that are “new and improved”.

For instance one article talked about the favourite alyssum but this variety is pure white with large flowers and a tendency to cascade or spread rapidly. Then there is the popular petunia with lots of new

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 5 colours for this growing crops below the ground season. And, the names should be planted dursound so delicious: pink ing the dark of the passion, opera supreme moon from the day after it is full to the day raspberry, wave red before it is new again. velour.

For those of us who Equally important is have one day in our when to plant. I have schedule to plant that is found opinions on this the day the entire garmatter amongst my den is sown. Whatever gardening friends is happens . . . happens. split. Some swear the In a few months the only way to plant is by circuit of gardening the moon. According to shows will begin. There the Farmers Almanac is bound to be a show (which seems to be a in your area, depending Bible for gardeners) on where you live will flowers and vegetables determine the time and that bear crops above place. A great place to the ground should be planted during the light get some new ideas and take in some seminars. of the moon from the day the moon is new I guess gardening to the day it is full. really is a year round Flowering bulbs and hobby. vegetables that bear

Asquith Council news for January Asquith Town Council held its regular council meeting on January 13.

Attending the Council meeting were Mayor Gail Erhart, Councillors Sue Sawicki, Leen Van Marion, Garry Dumont Sr., Ross Beal, Don Lysyshyn and C.A.O. Holly Cross.

Council passed a motion to accept the December 9, 2015 regular meeting minutes as presented.

The treasurer’s statement of receipts and expenditures for December 2015 and the bank reconciliations for November 2015 were accepted as presented.

A resolution was made to accept the accounts paid in the amount of $95,970.31 and the accounts payable in the amount of $14,084 be accepted as presented.

A letter of resignation was received from Councillor Blair Warren, resigning from Council.

Asquith Town Council

regretfully accepted his resignation. As 2016 is a year for a general election for municipal councils, the Council of the Town of Asquith has chosen not to hold a by-election as states in section 15 of The Local Government Elections Act. Some garbage and waste carts have not been picked up as they are too full and are overflowing.

Loraas will pick up carts that have the lids closed.

If you have excess of what your bin can hold, you will have to include it in your next pickup or ask your neighbours if they have any room in their bins.

Also, Loraas has started coming a lot earlier in the morning than in previous years, so you will have to plan accordingly.

The Asquith Rink Board December and January minutes and the 2014/15 financial statements were presented to council.

Foreman Darren Kraft

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has been on medical leave due to a knee surgery.

This office wishes him a speedy recovery! Public Works employee, John Dahlseide, has stepped in to perform his duties.

Thank you, John!

Councillor Sue Sawicki reported that an organization, “Saskatchewan Libraries Matter” is asking individuals to lobby for more funding for libraries. This can be done by writing a letter to your MLA, or to your local paper. Asquith Town Council moved that a letter be sent to the Town’s MLA, Randy Weekes, asking that the province provide more funding to libraries. The following appointment were made for 2016: Wheatland Regional Library Rep – Sue Sawicki, Legal – MacDermid Lamarsh, Auditor – Jensen Stromberg, Fire Chief – Colin Graham, EMO Coordinator – Holly Cross, Building Inspector

– Build Tech, Inspectors Chris Gates, Jason Kent and Terry Rolleston, BEO – Ron Klassen, Board of Revision – Gord Krismer and Associates.

A Community Events License was issued to the Dangerous Goods Hockey Team for a tournament to be held at the Asquith Sports Centre Friday, January 29 and Saturday, January 30.

A special meeting was

held on January 20.

Council moved to allow a 1918 Eaton’s home to be moved into town, providing that all the building inspector recommendations, i.e. new siding, new windows, new basement, new wiring and plumbing be carried out.

Bylaw No. 1-2016, Water Rates Bylaw was passed. The rates remained the same as in the previous water rates

bylaw that was passed in 2015; however clarification was made regarding the application of minimum rates. The new bylaw clearly states that each unit must pay the minimum water rate and the sewer flat rate, and the definition of “unit” was clearly set out in the bylaw.

Enjoy your winter!

Club 55: LHS – Joey Levitt, 196; MHS – Peter Hofmiester, 209; LHT – Joey Levitt, 552; MHT – Peter Hofmiester, 493; LHA – Joey Levitt, 179; MHA – Al Levitt, 162; THS – Bee Gee’s, 1,056; THT – Hopefuls, 3,017.

Y.B.C. Scores: Juniors: Rylee Moody – Single, 147, Triple, 351; Emmet Hamilton – Single, 136, Triple, 371; Adam

Munro – Single, 189, Triple, 449. Bantams: Kerra Moody – Single, 57, Double, 113; Hillary May – Single, 85, Double, 133; Emily Lemon – Single, 90, Double, 165; Trystyn Wegwit – Single, 152, Double, 266; Ayden Moody – Single, 90; Braxton Scharf – Single, 58; Aiden Bindle – Single, 47; Tyler Lemon – Single, 63.

Perdue Bowling scores (January 18-22)

Ladies League: LHS – Elizabeth McMahon, 230; LHT – Elizabeth McMahon, 582; LHA – Dorrie Laberswieler, 185; THS – Other Frame, 1,146; THT – Other Frame, 3,226.

Mens League: MHS – Jim Nicholls, 251; MHT – Jim Nicholls, 659; MHA – Glen Shockey, 178; THS – WWF, 726; THT – JAG, 2,110.

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by Bob Mason

29th of January – A night to remember!

Christmas 1944 had come and gone. We had lain out in the cold snow on the night of December 25th and watched the star-shells bursting miles beyond the Maas River which separated our enemy from the Canadian Forces.

Even they (or it!) were celebrating the good news of “Peace on Earth, good will toward men!”

that we had been promised years before . . .

The ruin of the Falaise Gap where many of “Jugend” (Hitler youth!) and SS (Schutzslaffel) had been cornered and slaughtered, was also far behind. The war should have been over, but apparently one big problem remained . . .

The enemy’s top man didn’t see things that

way and ordered his troops to fight on.

In November there had been a lot of enemy troops on the north side of the Maas River and had the “Battle of the Bulge” on the American front (south of us) been successful, the Kapplsche Veer force, on surging south, could have cut off the supply route of the whole Canadian Army!

But the “Battle of the Bulge” (as it was called) was not successful and the Kapelsche force not needed! They did have that bridgehead south of the river though! And it was still there.

As the troops defending that sector of the front saw it, the threat of the Canadian Army being cut off, was over!

The Generals in charge of military tactics saw it much differently!

In late January 1945, the weather where we were was cold, cold, cold! The Dutch people we were billetted with,

NCCP set to run Beauty and the Beast Everybody knows the classic story of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

New Creation Community Players (NCCP) will run this enduring story as their upcoming musical offering at the Majestic Theatre with five shows, March 17-20.

A timeless tale of a prince, transformed into

a monster, learning to love before it’s too late and a young girl living an uninspired life in a small French village before her world is turned upside down while trying to rescue her father from an enchanted castle.

Filled with many whimsical, larger than life characters, includ-

ing a candlestick, teapot and a man as in love with himself as much as he is with Belle, this award winning tale as old as time teaches us to be proud of who we are and that true beauty is found within.

Tickets are $20 and go on sale February 1 at The Independent.

said that they couldn’t remember it ever being so cold!

Kapelsche Veer, an ancient ferry harbour on the Maas, has been fought over a few times before during WWII. The British had captured it in November and given it over to the Polish Regiment on our left. The German troops had retaken it a little later. That sector was then taken over by the Algonquin Regiment, which had quite a time in the next few weeks. Then suddenly huge piles of supplies appeared on the streets of Wasluiyk and the Royal Marine Commandos attacked.

Y.T. can still see the cocky little Commando as he passed.

“We’ll show you how, mate!” he said – and when they were beaten back, I never saw him again!

The Lincoln and Welland Regiment walked right on to the site without firing a shot, but were caught on top of the objective by a terrible mortar barrage that killed many of them. Then the Argylls went in.

The whole attack (according to the planners!) was only supposed to take a few hours. Instead it took seven days!

I’m not sure what the Generals, back in their nice warm buildings, thought of the discomfort of the whole attack, but there were a lot of frozen hands and feet at Kapplsche Veer – millions of dollars were spent and a lot of lives

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016 lost on the ten acres of was supposed to take a battleground where only a few hours – actua struggle should have ally it took seven days! never taken place. * Finally it was over, But I do know that if though, and we moved peace had been declared back into one of the local right then, we (the freez- towns – and rememing men of KV!) would bered those days ever have crawled into the since! smashed-up houses Many times before, there and shaken hands! Yours Truly has men** tioned Kapelsche Veer As it was, there was in this column, but it is a plaque placed where a short battle that we that long pile of fro- will never forget! Even zen bodies was – some the memory of lying on without footwear – that the bricks of that busted up place makes my legs read: “There were over 250 fall asleep every Janusons to be mourned . . .” ary 29th!

Not only was it a difIn one of his books “The Guns of Victory”, ficult “close-in” thing, George Blackburn wrote but it was a “good-bad” that Kapelsche Veer things that just didn’t was a diversion for the seem right!

Do we have to turn upcoming Rhineland Offensive. But our Gen- on each other to settle erals apparently still a problem? Mebbe Y.T. thought of K.V. As part is some kind of odd ball of the Hutlers Ardennes pacifist, eh?

There must be some gulp – and that, cold weather or not, it had to kind of an answer, eh? * On the bitterly cold be taken!

There was a lot of night of January 29th, controversy and confu- 1945 the 29 men of sion about the Battle of the No. 10 platoon, “C” Kapelsche Veer. Appar- Company, Argyll and ently when approached Sutherland Highlanders with the Generals’ plans, started up the slope of the dike at Kapelsche our Colonel told him: “I’m not sending Veer – and only three of my men in there to be them ever reached the top. The winter (Brrrr!) slaughtered!”

So they sent him was one of them! Brrr out with “bad nerves” again! and replaced him with ** Lt. Norman Perkin’s another Colonel, who legs were badly frozen had never commanded and Don MacKeracher an infantry battalion (from Plato, Sask.) was before. Also, another killed up there! battalion was sent in to *** According to an do the job, and when on artillery report, there the objective an enemy were over 56,000 rounds mortar barrage fell on of high explosive (HE) them, slaughtering some shells dropped on K.V., 54 men and years! *** more than were used at According to the big El Alamein in Africa! shots, the whole attack And 38,000 of smoke!

New Horizons Activities

New Creation Community Players cast member Kara Nahorney leads away fellow actor Ernie Hoppe in a scene from their upcoming offering, ‘Beauty and the Beast’, going over a scene with Griffin Lehnert, left. Cast and crew are deep into rehearsals for the musical, this year offering five shows, March 17-20. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:

COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 1 will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during normal office hours from Friday, January 29, 2016 until Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. local time.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office.

Dated this 28th day of January, 2016.

Cheryl A. Martens, Returning Officer

This warmer weather is sure welcome after the cold spell. It is much easier for our seniors to drop by for activities when that cold wind is not biting at their back.

Bingo on January 14 had 11 players for the afternoon. Kean East was winner of the halfn-half. Congratulations.

Kaiser on Monday had two tables playing. Reg Turner scored 276 for first place. In second was Ron Arnold with 218,

third was Pat Turner with 184, and fourth was Nicole Otterson, scoring 174 points. The highest scoring game was a tie for Pat and Reg Turner with 62 points each.

It was a great turnout for the Jam Session on the 20th – both attendees and entertainers.

The Jam Session had 48 attendees.

Our thanks this month go out to Bernard Ochs, Keith Aldridge, Dennis Cratty, Ken

Freethy, Gary Donahue, Caladonia Donahue, Bob McQuire, Stan Gardiner, Bob Wiseman and Gordon Laycock for the afternoon’s entertainment. Winners of the complimentary stays at the Franklin were Eileen Irvine and Margaret Molberg.

Enjoy!

The Activity Commitee has opened up ticket sales to the public for “A Taste of Scotland”, on Saturday Feb. 6.

Monday at 5:00 p.m. is the deadline for ads and classifieds

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by Kim Inglis, BCom, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP, Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager Canaccord Wealth Management For many Canadians, tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) may be the most advantageous change made to the tax code since RRSPs were launched in 1957.

Many professionals even contend that the popularity of TFSAs will ultimately surpass that of RRSPs. However, despite countless clarifications by Revenue Canada and others, TFSAs continue to be misunderstood.

A CIBC poll found that fully 50 per cent of Canadians are unsure what can be held in a TFSA. Most viewed them as savings accounts, and only a small percentage could accurately identity other

TFSA investment options like mutual funds, GICs, bonds, or stocks.

TFSAs are pretty straightforward. They are available to Canadian residents 18 years of age or older, and unused contribution room can be carried forward indefinitely. Withdrawals can be made anytime in any amount, without being taxed, and can be fully recontributed the following calendar year. An investor who has never contributed to a TFSA, but has been eligible since 2009, can invest up to $46,500 for 2016. For those who have maximized their contributions yearly, the 2016 limit is $5,500.

TFSAs are useful for a

wide range of investors.

They benefit young people who are still in lower income tax brackets and don’t gain much from the tax deductibility of RRSPs. It is more logical for them to accumulate tax-free earnings in a TFSA while saving RRSP headroom until their marginal tax rate is higher.

Investors in higher income tax brackets, who maximize RRSP contributions, can use the refunds to fund TFSA contributions. The invested refund can grow without fear of taxation either now or in retirement, multiplying the positive impact of the original RRSP contribution.

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(Saturday, January 23) Scoring: Huskies – (1st) 1, (2nd) 2, (3rd) 0, Total: 3. Nationals – (1st) 3, (2nd) 3, (3rd) 1, Total: 7.

Shots: Huskies – (1st) 5, (2nd) 13, (3rd) 8, Total: 26. Nationals – (1st) 13, (2nd) 9, (3rd) 13, Total: 35.

Power Plays: Huskies – 0 for 17. Nationals – 0 for 17.

Scoring Summary Period 1: Nationals 17:05 – Cody Danychuk (Travis Granbois, Trevor Bailey); Nationals 12:25 – Kyle Dilosa (Cody Danychuck, Steve Makway); Nationals 2:01 – Cody Danychuk (Steve Makway, Jared McLeod); Huskies 0:39 – Troy Boisjoli (Kyle Dorowicz, Brett Nunweiler).

Period 2: Huskies 17:46 – Kyle Adamson (Brentt Becker);

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Huskies 13:04 – Kyle Adamson (Jordan Becker); Nationals 12:07 – Kyle Dilosa (Steve Makway); Nationals 9:27 – Zach Wourms (Kyle Dilosa, Travis Granbois); Nationals 2:35 – Derek Argue (Cody Danychuk, Clark McNulty).

Period 3: Nationals 7:55 – Steve Makway (Kyle Dilosa, Derek Argue).

Penalty Summary Period 1: Nationals 17:56 – Zach Wourms, High Sticking (2); Nationals 17:26 – Evan deBussac, Interference (2); Nationals 16:15 – Kevin Fick, Cross Checking (2); Huskies 15:52 – Kyle Dorowicz, High Sticking (2); Huskies 10:50 – Brett Nunweiler, Interference (2); Nationals 5:46 – Kyle Dilosa, Cross Checking (2).

Period 2: Huskies 19:48 – Jarvis Smigelski, Head Contact (5), Game Misconduct; Huskies 17:57 – Brett Nunweiler, Fighting (5), Game Misconduct; Nationals 17:57 – Evan deBussac, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2), Fighting

(2), Game Misconduct (2); Nationals 17:14 – Zach Wourms, Roughing (2); Huskies 16:15 – Brent Becker, Cross Checking (2); Huskies 14:43 – Brett Nunweiler, Interference (2); Huskies 11:17 – Steven Somerville, Cross Checking (2), Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2); Nationals 11:17 – Dylan Haynes, Cross Checking (2), Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2); Nationals 6:06 – Matt Poitras, Too Many Men (2); Nationals 6:06 – Team Penalty, Bench Minor (2); Nationals 2:55 – Kevin Fick, Hooking, (2); Huskies 0:33 – Brett Nunweiler, Roughing (2).

Period 3: Nationals 17:07 – Derek Argue, Tripping (2); Nationals 13:42 – Derek Argue, Tripping (2); Huskies 6:37 – Cameron Reid, Misconduct (10), Misconduct (10), Slashing (2), Roughing (2); Nationals 6:37 – Zach Wourms, Slashing (2); Huskies 6:04 – Cameron Reid, Slashing (2), Roughing (2); Nationals 3:44 – Travis Granbois, Tripping (2).

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The investor who left the contribution in cash generating 1.50 per cent only received $82.50.

The difference speaks for itself.

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.

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Social media a fertile ground for farmers

by Calvin Daniels

The idea of a social media site such as Facebook does not immediately jump to mind as a resource for farmers.

Yet, I increasingly realize it is just that, and perhaps a crucial tool, at least for those who are farming on a small scale, with specific interests and specialized farm approaches.

Three of those are going

to gain some mention here simply as examples of what can be found, in my case by happenstance, although a bit of dedicated searching would help anyone connect with specific groups dedicated to specific interests.

The first is a page dedicated to belted-Galloways.

As a farm writer I have always held an interest in rare breeds, and having written several features over the years on various ones over the years, ‘Belts’ included.

The Belted feature was

on a small herd located north of Yorkton, and when I was visiting the aforementioned page, I added the local producer.

I was surprised in a matter of hours they had posted a picture of their cattle to the group, and I had gotten a very nice note from them that they were making a few good contacts on the page.

It was an indication of just how immediate connections via social media can be, even when talking farming.

Speaking of rare

breeds, that would include Chantecler chickens, which to my knowledge are the only breed of chicken developed in Canada.

They are not the standard cage layer of large production units, so their numbers are limited.

However, as a backyard layer, increasingly popular in forward-thinking communities, Chanteclers can be a favoured bird.

But where would someone find hens? Or learn about specific genetic lines.

One option is to seek out the Canadian Chantecler Breeders page on Facebook. It is quite active with participants across the country.

I’ll add there are pages for other breeds as well such as the Rhode Island Red Club of America.

And then the Sask

Pasture Pig Farmers Group caught my eye just recently, where I found several people on my friends list already members.

There was a reference to Berkshire hogs in a post, and since they were once on the old farm some 30-years, or 40-plus years ago. The breed is an old heritage breed which has its roots in Britain, and which has been a part of Canadian farming since some of the earliest days of farming.

The breed, which is black, like most breeds of colour, have fallen into near obscurity, deemed not a good fit for largescale hog operations.

But for those opting for smaller holdings, with an eye to a simpler time, Berkshire, and similar breeds can still shine.

However, where does

a farmer who wants to learn about raising hogs on pasture turn for help these days?

The industry has experts in terms of pork production, but the current literature is going to be focused on large barns with farrowing crates, and liquid manure systems. That is the state of the industry in general today.

So a user group on a site such as Facebook can connect like-minded pasture producers, as a forum for sharing ideas, and dealing with situations which might pop up.

Such pages via social media are great ways to connect and discuss matters associated with small scale farming and specific breeds of livestock. It puts sage knowledge a few keystrokes away.

Record research funding for livestock and forage sectors January 20, the federal and provincial governments announced more than $7.8 million in funding for 26 livestock and forage research projects.

This record livestock and forage-related investment through the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) includes the renewal of five year core funding for the Prairie Swine Centre and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization.

“The livestock industry plays an important role in driving jobs and growth in Saskatchewan and across Canada,” Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said. “Investments in research projects are key to advancing innovation in our agricultural sector, which will help Canadian farmers feed

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“Our province has a strong and vibrant livestock industry,” Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “Today’s investment will ensure producers benefit from research into improved forage varieties, optimization of livestock feeding systems and management of animal diseases.”

Examples of research projects include the efficiency of feed and nutrient status based on the core body temperature of beef cattle, comparing cicer milkvetch varieties and advancing the control of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea. An additional $800,000 was also invested by third party organizations including the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Association, the Western Grain Research Foundation, the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association and the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board, among others.

“We see the benefits of investing in research,” Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Chair Bill Jameson said. “We know there are long and short term results for producers and we recognize the success of our

industry is dependent on developing knowledge, tools and best practices.”

“Enhancing disease control and assessing the effectiveness of current practices is essential to our industry,” Sask Pork’s Chair Florian Possberg said. “The work getting underway is valuable on many levels and the projects are focused on what will benefit industry and build our competitiveness.”

The Agriculture Development Fund is designed to create opportunities through research and development projects to advance the agriculture industry. Since 2008, the federal and provincial governments have invested $37 million in livestock and forage research. Earlier this month, the federal and provincial governments announced more than $7 million for 40 crop-related research projects.

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by Bruce Penton Either Peyton Manning’s career is not dead, or that will be a ghost wearing No. 18 for the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 at Santa Clara, Calif., this Sunday.

At quarterback, it will be the old man and the C, as in Cam - Cam Newton, the National Football League’s Most Valuable Player - in the Super Bowl and if you’re planning to put down a 10 spot in Vegas, here’s some advice from someone who was a non-believer but is having a change of heart: You’d be foolish to bet against the Broncos.

Manning, with one Super Bowl title to his credit in three starts, will be the oldest quarterback

to take his team to the season’s ultimate game.

Broncos’ GM and executive vice-president John Elway, who had the ‘oldest’ record until Manning came along, made a great decision four years ago to sign the NFL legend.

Four seasons, two Super Bowl appearances. The first one (a 43-8 loss to Seattle) was forgettable.

Manning is hoping the 2016 version is unforgettable.

That he’s playing in this year’s Super Bowl is a bit of a shock. As he turned 39, his age started showing. Manning was given up for dead midway through the regular season. His arm strength rivalled that of a 12-yearold Pop Warner QB and his interception total of 17 in nine games was by far the league’s worst. But because the Broncos have the league’s best defence, by a country mile, the victories kept on coming.

Then Manning got hurt.

Was this the end of a great career for the 39-year-old? Most observers thought it was. When

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6-foot-5 stud backup quarterback Brock Osweiler rallied the Broncos to three straight victories, including a Sunday nighter in the snow against the previously undefeated New England Patriots, the whispers about the five-time MVP being finished became louder.

But no one told Manning.

Osweiler’s star faded quickly and when Manning’s health allowed him to return to action, the Broncos started to roll again. Manning still couldn’t throw with much velocity, but that outstanding defence, and Manning’s ability to manage a game was a great combination in playoff victories over Pittsburgh and then New England in the AFC championship game.

Carolina will likely be the betting favourite to win Sunday in the aftermath of their 15-1 regular season, their triumph over Seattle in the division playoff game and the evisceration of Arizona Cardinals in the NFC championship game.

Newton has had a spectacular season and seems unstoppable, but there’s an aura around Manning and the Broncos that is unexplainable, but powerful. It could be the best way possible to end a Hall of Fame career. s ./4 3PORTS#ENTRE

on Twitter: “New Eagles coach Doug Pederson: ‘Our trophy case is emptier than the liquor bottles at Johnny Manziel’s house, and I’m here to change that.’” s RJ Currie of SportsDeke.com, on Mike Tyson endorsing Donald Trump: “Maybe Iron Mike is hoping to one day have the president’s ear.” s Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Sho Darvish, brother of Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish, has been arrested in Japan for operating an illegal gambling ring that took bets on MLB and Nippon Professional Baseball games. Say it ain’t so, Sho!” s Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “Alabama wins national championship. Nick Saban cracks brief, inadvertent smile.”

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s Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com, Hampton, Va., on Twitter: “Idle thought: When Peyton Manning retires, he’ll finally have time to make a few commercials.” s Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle, on placekicker Blair Walsh’s season-ending miss for the Vikings: “Blair Walsh gets all the blame for shanking that 27-yard field-goal attempt, but what about the holder, who failed to spin the laces away from Walsh? ‘It’s not easy being a placekick holder.

A lot of odd and crazy things can happen in the heat of the moment,’ said former kick-holder Lucy van Pelt.” s Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “The St. Louis Rams organization bashed the city of St. Louis in its application to move. The only way this gets worse is if the team writes graffiti on the Gateway Arch.” s ,ATE NIGHT FUNNYMAN Conan O’Brien: “Today, the Dow ended down 249 points. I’m sorry, did I say the Dow? I meant the

Lakers.” s Ian Hamilton of the Regina Leader Post: The ECHL’s Toledo Walleye are to wear jerseys that are based on one of Don Cherry’s suits in a recent game. To further honour Cherry, Toledo is expected to scratch all of its European players that night.” s 7ASHINGTON 0OST COLumnist Norman Chad, on Twitter: “You’ve gotta love Peyton Manning’s sly humour, replacing his ‘Omaha!’ snap count with ‘HGH!’” s (EADLINE AT SportsPickle.com: “Peyton Manning advises Tom Brady: ‘Just tell everyone your wife deflated those footballs.’” s #OMEDY WRITER Alex Kaseberg: “Former Pittsburgh Steeler receiver, Antwaan Randle-El said he wishes he never played football because he is experiencing memory loss. When asked what he would have done instead, Randle-El said; ‘Instead of what?’”

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(Friday, January 22) Scoring: Miners – (1st) 1, (2nd) 4, (3rd) 2, Total: 7. Nationals – (1st) 6, (2nd) 3, (3rd) 2, Total: 11.

Shots: Miners – (1st) 9, (2nd) 13, (3rd) 10, Total: 32. Nationals – (1st) 25, (2nd) 17, (3rd) 12, Total: 54.

Power Plays: Miners – 0 for 9. Nationals: 0 for 10.

Scoring Summary Period 1: Nationals 19:29 – Kyle Dilosa (Travis Granbois, Matt Poitras); Nationals at 19:17 – Kyle Dilosa (Travis Granbois, Cody Danychuk); Nationals 13:59 – Kyle Dilosa (Trevor Bailey, Cody Danychuk); Nationals 10:19 – Trevor Bailey (Kyle Dilosa, Travis Granbois); Nationals 10:08 – Travis Granbois (Trevor Bailey); Nationals 9:10 – Clark McNulty (Kevin Fick, Zach Wourms); Miners 5:11 – Cody Bosch (Behn Robertson, Dustin McAleer).

Period 2: Miners 17:11 – Adam Shirley (Behn Robertson, Bobby Davey); Nationals at 16:36 – Kyle Dilosa (Trevor Bailey, Travis Granbois); Nationals 16:26 – Kyle Dilosa (Steve Makway, Bryan Bridges); Miners 13:02 – Behn Robertson

(unassisted); Nationals 11:26 – Trevor Bailey (Cody Danychuk, Travis Granbois); Miners 9:55 – Behn Robertson (Adam Shirley, Bobby Davey); Miners 9:04 – Dustin McAleer (Alex David, Mark Ganter).

Period 3: Nationals 18:58 – Travis Granbois (Cody Danychuk); Miners 16:28 – Adam Shirley (Cam Chalmers, Behn Robertson); Miners 12:20 – Brydon Zybtovsky (unassisted); Nationals 3:54 – Cody Danychuk (Trevor Bailey, Kyle Dilosa).

Penalty Summary Period 1: Nationals 19:46 – Matt Poitras, Hooking (2); Miners 16:28 – Brydon Zybtovsky, Tripping (2); Nationals 15:37 – Steve Makway, Interference (2); Miners 9:35 – Bobby Davey, Slashing (2); Miners 1:57 – Behn Robertson, Hooking (2).

Period 2: Miners 19:39 – Dillon Beliveau, Slashing (2); Nationals 14:01 – Kyle Dilosa, Interference (2); Miners 11:36 – Michael Shirley, Elbowing (2); Nationals 11:10 – Dylan Haynes, Interference (2); Nationals 6:01 – Kevin Fick, Elbowing (2); Miners 4:43 – Cody Bosch, Cross Checking

(2); Dustin McAleer, Tripping (2).

Period 3: Nationals 18:06 – Clark McNulty, Hooking (2); Nationals 15:41 – Zach Wourms, Tripping (2); Miners 12:54 – Dillon Beliveau, Interference (2); Nationals 11:43 – Matt Bourgeois, Slashing (2); Nationals 9:16 – Matt Poitras, Interference (2); Miners 6:15 – Adam Shirley, Tripping (2); Miners 4:44 – Alex David, Roughing After Whistle (2).

Biggar National Kyle Dilosa, centre, recorded a five-goal, two-assist night in the 11-7 victory over the visiting Unity Miners, January 22. The win secured third in the Sask West Hockey League standings. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Biggar Bowling Centre scores (January 13-21)

Monday Mixed League: MHS – Jason Raschke, 250; WHS – Krista Remeshylo, 199; MHT – Jason Raschke, 619; WHT – Krista Remeshylo, 532.

Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Glen Shockey, 221; WHS – Donna Eckart, 202; MHT – Glen Shockey, 539; WHT – Donna

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Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Geoff Cooke, 195; WHS – Donna Eckart, 207; MHT – Geoff Cooke, 527; WHT – Donna Eckart, 553.

Thursday’s Y.B.C.: Bowlasaurus: High Score – Dominic Raschke, 61. Pee Wee: High Score – Sawyer

Heimbecker, 97; High Double – Sawyer Heimbecker, 146.

Bantam: High Score – Kiersten Raschke/Jayla Boobyer, 141; High Triple – Jayla Boobyer, 383. Juniors: High Score – Cassie Raschke, 154; High Triple – Madison Genaille, 430.

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St. Gabriel boys bring home silver St. Gabriel Junior Boys basketball team

Unity 2nd place – (back row) Henrick Labadan, Justin Hanson, Andon Hawkins, Aljo Villanueva, Maynard Mariano. (front row) Coach Rick Garchinski, Landen Boisvert, Jesse Garchinski, Brody Voll, John Escano.

Missing – Junel Villanueva, Nathan Hawkins, Jacon Miller. (Submitted Photo)

attended an eight-team tournament in Unity last

Unity Gotcha – Landen Boisvert (foreground) and Brody Voll keeps Rosetown players in check during semi-final action. (Photo by Rick Garchinski)

Punchline . . . Nat, Evan deBussac dukes it out with an Eatonia Huskie, January 23 at the Jubilee. The Nats went on to a 7-3 win to close out the regular season. (Independent Photo

Friday and Saturday.

Friday’s opponent was Unity B. Thanks to strong defence the Saints came away with a 43-16 win. Saturday they had an early afternoon game against Rosetown. The combination of strong team defence and an offensive surge lead to a 62-27 win.

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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 oďŹ&#x192;ces, commercial building, showroom.

Some speciďŹ c duties include: xSweeping, mopping, washing and polishing ďŹ&#x201A;oors xVacuum carpet areas xCleaning bathrooms xCleaning kitchen and coďŹ&#x20AC;ee areas xCleaning oďŹ&#x192;ces 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 KOWAL: In loving memory of our parents, Terenty who passed away December 8, 1960 and Donna who passed away January 31, 1985. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Though their smile is gone forever And their hands we cannot touch Still we had so many memories, Of the ones we loved so much, Their memory is our keepsake, With which weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never part; God has them in His keeping, We have them in our heart.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;ŚForever loved and missed by Rose, Riya and Melton and their families 4p1

Collin Ray Silbernagel June 12, 1994 - January 28, 2015 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those special memories of you, Will always bring a smile.

If only we could have you back for a little while.

Then we could sit and talk again, Just like we used to do.

You always meant so very much and always will.

Due to the fact that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re no longer here Will always cause us pain.

But youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re forever in our hearts until we meet again.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;ŚLoved and missed by your Dad, Mom, brothers and sisters and families

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 WEDNESDAY, 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 306948-3352. Deadline for proposals is 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 19.

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Empoyment Wanted 1A licensed driver looking for employment opportunity.

Call 306-9483325, Nick Maguire.

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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

www.biggarindependent.ca 306-948-3344

Coming TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2: Biggar & District Arts Council presents . . . â&#x20AC;&#x153;LUKE McMASTERâ&#x20AC;? , 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 6: Landis Craft & Trade Show in former Landis School, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission $2; soup and sandwich, $5 4p2 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9: St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Biggar New Horizons Hall, 5 - 7 p.m. Pancakes, ham, sausage and beverage (gluten free pancakes will be available). $7 per person (preschool free). Everyone welcome to celebrate Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday!

4c2 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20: Biggar & District Arts Council presents . . . â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE TRAVELLING MABELSâ&#x20AC;? , 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.

3c6 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27: Biggar & District Health Services Foundation Inc. presents 5th Annual DINNER, DANCE & AUCTION, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mardi Grasâ&#x20AC;? Fundraiser at Biggar Community Hall with Colby Nargang - Tribute Artist, and Music by Touch of Grey. Tickets: $40 each, available at de Moissac Jewellers (includes entry for $2,000 travel voucher draw).

5:30 doors and Silent Auction open; 6:30 Dinner; Live Auction to follow.

4c5 THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 7:30 p.m., FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 7:30 p.m., SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2:00 and 7:30 p.m., SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2:00 p.m.: New Creation Community Players presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Disneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beauty and The Beastâ&#x20AC;?. TICKETS for reserved seating on sale, Monday, February 1st, $20 per person at The Biggar independent, 122 Main St., Biggar or by phone 306-9483344. Visa & Mastercard accepted. Disneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beauty and The Beast is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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Invitations nvitations Baby Shower SUNDAY, FEBRUARY EBRUARY 7: You're in invited to a Baby Shower for Julia Kral, daughter of Chanda and Bob Kral, 2 - 4 p.m. at Westwinds Motor Hotel Centennial Room. Cards in both drugstores.

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

Sunday Worship â&#x20AC;˘ 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 â&#x20AC;˘ 11 a.m.

Coffee and fellowship to follow service.

Potluck after service on first Sunday of the month.

SUNDAY SCHOOLâ&#x20AC;Ś 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 â&#x20AC;˘ 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 28, 2016

For Sale Snowblower, 26” 8 HP Mastercraft with electric start.

Good running condition. $500 obo.

Call 306-280-4789 or 306-948-3760 3p3

Wanted 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

Vehicles 2005 Sunfire, great shape; $4500 obo; phone 306-9482880 evenings 3p3

Real Estate Office for Rent/ Lease…

Main Street, Biggar, 800 sq. ft. Office furnishings included.

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

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

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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

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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Houses for Rent One bedroom house, five appliances (washer, dryer, fridge, stove, microwave), close to town. Asking $550 per month. Call 306-948-2233

Services

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

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Employment Opportunity

Class 1 Single Switch Driver $0.514/mile Mon-Fri, 8 pm start Runs to Maple Creek, SK Class 1 Turnpike Driver $0.63/mile Mon-Fri, 7 pm start Runs to North Battleford, SK with a stop in Saskatoon each way Please apply to: recruiting@rosedale.ca or call toll free 1-855-721-3962 to discuss more details such as driver qualifications and other benefits we offer.

JOIN THE FAMILY DRIVE THE BUSINESS www.rosedale.ca/drivers

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/ MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

For Sale

Seed & Feed

H E A LT H C A R E D O C U M E N TA TION 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.

STEEL BUILDING SALE... “REALLY BIG SALE - EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!” 21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www. pioneersteel.ca

NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. Currently Buying: Soybeans, Feed Barley and Wheat.

OFFERING: Competitive Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment!

CALL: 1-306-8733551, WEBSITE: neprairiegrain.com

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Employment Opportunity

Our Regina terminal is urgently looking for qualified drivers for the following positions:

Careers

Business Opportunity GET FREE HIGH CASH PRODUCING Vending Machines $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit. No Competition Financing and Locating Services Provided. Full Details CALL NOW. 1-866668-6629 Website W W W.TC V E N D. COM GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Explore your future with a dollar store leader.

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

306-948-3344

Kelvington Trailblazers 30th Snowmobile Derby, FEB. 6, 2016.

Registration 10 a.m. noon; 60-100 miles through Porcupine Forest. Riders’ only prize $1500; top hand $1000; 2016 Polaris raffle. www.townofkelvington.com or 306327-4482.

For Sale Mr. Tree Firewood for sale – Pine and Birch in tote bags.

306-873-9556 Dealers Welcome

PROVINCE-WIDE CL ASSIFIEDS. Reach over 500,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1400 or email classifieds@ swna.com for details.

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/ tree. Free shipping.

Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGSFactory Direct Pricing Preseason $1000 discount if ordered before March 1st check and see if sect 179 applies to you.

Call 844.297.8335.

Vehicles Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks.

Lots of trucks...

Dodge...

GMC...

Ford... Imports... ½ ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260.

Lloydminster

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

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

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

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

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

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Biggar Lodge news

by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator

Hello everyone!

What strange weather but nice weather weather we are experiencing.

It sure makes me happy not bundling up in my long underwear and mittens.

Hope it stays like this for a while.

This past week at the Biggar Health Centre we started our Monday morning with exercises. We had little weights out warming up our arm muscles, then we did our usual favourites. In the afternoon we were very fortunate to have Gary Donahue, Dennis Cratty, and Garyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s granddaughter, Caladonia, here to entertain the residents. It was really good and we had a big turnout.

Tuesday we had Current Events and Shake Loose a Memory. Wednesday morning was curling. Team Blue won with a 14-8 score. In the afternoon we had Swingbowling. Thursday morning was Bible Study and exercises. At 2:30 we had our weekly favourite, Bingo.

Friday morning was Breakfast Club down on Willow. Everyone that took part in this event left nothing on their plate. Later that morning the PALs stopped by for Bible Study. In the afternoon we tried out a new game called Secret Boxes. We were shown a box and something is inside. Clues are given and the residents have to try to guess what is inside the box.

Examples of what was inside: teddy bear, food canister, hat, paintbrush, shoe horn and much more.

Saturday morning was Home Sweet Home Bingo. In the afternoon the residents watch Bonanza. They were served popcorn and chips for a snack.

Sunday morning was 1-1 time. Some of the residents were busy making Valentines and doing puzzles. The residents down Autumn are working on a 1,000 piece puzzle which has sure puzzled me (ha ha). There was church in the afternoon.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by this week to visit or volunteer.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

Report from Parliament Hill

by Kelly Block, MP, Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek Dear friends, The threat of ISIL is very real and affects us all.

ISIL indiscriminately targets women, religious minorities including Christians, and uses online videos of mass executions as a recruiting tool.

Just two months ago in Paris, ISIL militants killed 130 people and injured 360 others.

Last month in San Bernardino California, ISIL agents killed 14 and seriously injured 22 others.

Earlier this week, 25 persons including six Canadian humanitarian workers were killed when ISIL terrorists opened fire in Burkina Faso.

Since the Paris attacks in November 2015 France, Great Britain, the United States, Australia, Turkey, Russia and many others have increased their military presence in the region.

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Only Canada and Prime Minister Trudeau is actively withdrawing from this engagement.

Our allies have noticed.

Last week, President

Obama’s Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter noted that: “Any nation that cares about the safety of its people or the future of its civilization must know this - America will continue to lead the fight but there can be no free riders. Many nations are already contributing greatly. Many can do more.”

Secretary Ash is holding a meeting with defence ministers of nations currently fighting ISIL’s aggression France, Australia, German, Italy, the U.K. and the Netherlands, but not Canada.

Canada not being invited to the table while our CF-18 fighter planes and our soldiers are still bravely defending our interests abroad

is a deliberate and is clear evidence that our country is no longer seen as a reliable ally in the fight against global terrorism.

Canada’s Liberal Minister of Defense Harjjit Sajjan has acknowledged in public statements that Canada’s CF-18 warplanes will be missed by our allies in Iraq (to date, Canadian planes have flown over

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2,038 bombing, refuelling and reconnaissance missions), but is steadfast that they will be withdrawn in short order.

Three months after the election, Liberal Minister Sajjan has stated that his office is still determining what Canada’s future role, if any, in this conflict will be.

Sincerely, Kelly

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 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.

Please check the full version of these documents that are available for viewing at the Town Office.

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Industrial Green Space Walking Trail

Lagoon Buffer Limit Existing Town Boundary November 7, 2015

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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.

Potential Flood Prone Area*

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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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