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Leipzig festival awarded Arts Board funding The Leipzig Music Festival near Wilkie received $3,570 in funding form the Saskatchewan Arts Board

through the SaskFestivals Project program.

The cash will help put on a day-long festival that

Time to Shine . . . A Biggar Minor Hockey player joins teammates on the Jubilee Stadium ice, Saturday, as all things Black and Gold were celebrated. The Biggar Minor Hockey Association held their

celebrates great music, company and food in an alcohol-free, family-friendly setting on a municipal

heritage property.

Through a partnership with SaskCulture and Saskatchewan Lotteries, the Saskatchewan Arts Board provides grants u n d e r its SaskFestivals program to help eligible festivals celebrate their communities, promote tourism, deliver rewarding experiences for audiences and artists alike, and heighten awareness and appreciation of Saskatchewan art and artists.

For the quarter

ending December 31, 2014, the Saskatchewan Arts Board awarded funding to over 130 individuals and organizations, totalling more than $1 million. Arts Board funding supports a variety of initiatives, including organizations that provide ongoing programs in the arts, the creative work of professional artists, community art projects and the engagement of professional artists to work in schools with students and teachers.

The Saskatchewan Arts Board was established in 1948 as the first agency of its kind in North America, and second in the world to the Arts Council of Great Britain. In the decades since then, it has continued as a leader in Canada and builds on this strong tradition to meet ongoing opportunities for public investment in the arts community. The Arts Board’s mission is to cultivate an environment in which the arts thrive for the benefit of everyone in Saskatchewan.

annual bash, and excited local players put on a show in front of parents, family and hockey fans. (Independent Photo

by Kevin Brautigam)

Wholesale Trade value reaches highest ever recorded in Saskatchewan The value of wholesale trade in Saskatchewan continues to grow and set new records, reaching $2.3 billion in November 2014 – the highest number ever recorded (seasonally adjusted) since Statistics Canada began collecting wholesale trade data in 1993.

According to the report released January 21, wholesale trade in November increased by 14.4 per cent compared to November 2013 (seasonally adjusted) – earning Saskatchewan second spot in percentage growth among provinces.

“The value of wholesale

trade in our province has increased for the fourth consecutive month, reaching a number that has never before been seen in Saskatchewan,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “This is proof t h a t S a s k a t c h e w a n ’s diverse economy remains

strong and will continue to see growth in many sectors.”

According to the report,

farm product wholesale saw the highest yearover-year growth on a seasonally unadjusted

basis, increasing 49.6 per cent compared to November 2013.

Food Bank to stay open A vital ingredient of the Biggar landscape will remain open, as Biggar Food Bank members made the announcement earlier this week.

After many years of faithful service and volunteering, Marg Irwin has stepped down as the president of Biggar’s Food For Thought organization.

In her place, Bobbie Haynes as agreed to take over the position of president and steer the organization, starting her position this month.

This means that the food bank - an incredibly important resource in the community - will continue to serve those in need.

A reminder for all those supporters, and those looking to support, hampers are made every third Wednesday of the month. Those requiring a hamper should call or text the Food Bank phone (306) 951-7510 the Monday or Tuesday before hampers are filled.

Culture Hunting . . . St. Gabriel School students, Angelica Neufeldt, centre, and Trishell Solanik, along with their classmates, were at the Biggar Museum and Gallery to take in the new AgriCulture exhibit. St. Gabriel and BCS students learned about the First Nations exhibit, participated in a artistic scavenger hunt, and learned about the agrarian influence the First Nation art conveyed from the likes of Allen Sapp and Henry Beaudry. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Hoop Heroics The Perdue Steelers were at Biggar Central School 2000, January 21 for what would prove to be an exciting, hard-fought, basketball game. The contest was painfully close throughout as both squads traded points.

The Steelers pulled out the win in the dying minute of the game with a Ànal threepoint shot, taking a welldeserved 33-30 victory.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Council Minutes highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held January 6, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Alan Boyle, Eugene Motruk, and Kirk Sherbino.

Council resolved that a letter be written to Saskatchewan Power Corporation CEO robert Watson, with copies to Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Power, Bill Boyd, MLA Randy Weekes, and Premier Brad Wall, requesting that a SaskPower lineman be available in Biggar for emergency response within 15 to 20 minutes.

Council resolved that Catterall and Wright be contracted to do an assessment of the rink boards that need to be replaced at Jubilee Stadium.

Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $202,537.96 and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $33,395.39, be approved.

Council resolved that the following list of Committees of Council be made for the year 2015: General Government Services - Chairman: Penny McCallum; members: Ron Arnold, Alan Boyle.

Union Bargaining, Union Grievance Chairman: Ron Arnold; members: Eugene Motruk, Penny McCallum.

Protective Services Chairman: Jim Besse; members: Penny McCallum, Kirk Sherbino.

Transportation Services, Water and Sewer Utility Services - Chairman: Eugene Motruk; members: Penny McCallum, Alan Boyle.

Environmental Recycling, Waste Management, Public Health and Welfare Services - Chairman: Eugene Motruk; members: Jim Besse, Kirk Sherbino, Ron Arnold.

Recreation and Cultural Services - Chairman: Kirk Sherbino; members: Jim Besse, Alan Boyle.

Planning and Economic Development Services Chairman: Alan Boyle; members: Ron Arnold, Kirk Sherbino.

Special Projects Committee of Council - Chairman: Eugene Motruk; members: Jim Besse, Ron Arnold.

Deputy Mayors November to December: Ron Arnold; January to February: Alan Boyle; March to April: Kirk Sherbino; May to June: Jim Besse; July to August: Eugene Motruk; September to October: Penny McCallum.

2015 Committee Appointments - Solicitor: Roe and Peszko (2 yr); Treasurer: Barb Barteski (annual); Assessor: Marty Baroni (annual); Development Officer: Marty Baroni (annual); Building Officials: MuniCode Services, Wayne Meier, …see Council, pg. 16

Culinary Battleground . . . Biggar Central School chefs, Jere Johnson, Kathleen Kurulak and Jillian Hammond (left to right) whip up a culinary, on-thespot, delight. The BCS Grade 9 Home Ec students were participating in their version of ‘Chopped Canada’,

the popular Food Network reality television series.

Check out the biggarindependent.ca this Friday for more pictures of the kitchen battle. (Independent Photo

by Kevin Brautigam)

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in municipal infrastructure The Town of Ituna will benefit from upgraded water supply infrastructure thanks to joint federal and provincial funding announced today by Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Michelle Rempel, and Last Mountain-Touchwood MLA Glen Hart on behalf of Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter.

The investment will

allow Ituna to build a new well near its water treatment plant, update pumps, and rehabilitate its existing well to provide a reliable supply of clean drinking water. The upgrades will increase the efficiency and reliability of the water treatment plant and distribution system, as well as meet expansion needs in this growing community.

The Governments

of Canada and S a s k a t c h e w a n are each investing $124,000 through the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund (BCF-CC), with Ituna contributing the remaining balance of the $372,000 project.

“Our government is committed to helping communities meet their infrastructure needs so that they can continue

Saskatchewan’s growth, as well as contributing to a high quality of life for residents,” Hart said. “This project is an example of what can be achieved when the federal, provincial and municipal governments work together.”

“The Town of Ituna and surrounding rural area is very pleased and grateful for the …see Infrastructure, pg. 16

to grow and thrive,” said Rempel, January 23.

“With today’s announcement, we are demonstrating this commitment and helping to create jobs and growth, while improving the reliability of the water system in Ituna.”

“The Government of Saskatchewan recognizes the importance of investing in infrastructure to maintain

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Heartbreak OT loss for Nats . . . Biggar National D-man, Matt Bourgeois, right, comes to grips with a visiting Eatonia Huskie, January 24 at the Jubilee. A heck of a game, the Nats took the visiting Dogs to an OT shootout, unfortunately falling 5-4. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

$10,000 Scratch ‘N Win lottery win in Wilkie Kerstin Jensen can add a lottery win to her list of reasons to be grateful to her mom. The Wilkie resident won $10,000 on a Scratch’n Win ticket she found in her Christmas stocking.

Jensen scratched the 10

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Letter to the Editor…

To the Editor To all North West Terminal Shareholders: The following in an excerpt of the North West Terminal Organization and Policy Manual.

“In the event of a vacancy on the board, the Board shall have the authority to appoint a replacement until the next Annual General Meeting, at which time the shareholders shall elect a replacement for the balance of the term of such office.”

The NWT Board recently appointed a director to a term ending in 2017.

First we would like to congratulate the Board of Directors of NWT on their choice of director who they appointed to the board. The person whom they appointed is the same one that some of us had approached at an earlier date to run.

What we do question is the How! When! And Why! How: The handpicking of the director by the board rather than allowing the shareholders to exercise their democratic right to vote for who they would like to represent them on the board.

When: This position

sat vacant since April of last year so what was the urgency to get someone appointed joust two and a half months before the Annual meeting. Was it just coincidence that this appointment happened just four days after we submitted four nominations for directors to be voted on at the Annual meeting.

Why: Was this done to “Fracture the Slate” as one director commented?

Once again we endorse their choice, what we question is the timing and motive.

Maybe you would like to ask the board members why they thought it necessary to take away your democratic right to decide who should represent you on your board of directors.

We encourage you to attend the NWT Annual Meeting on March 18 to exercise your right to choose who you would like to represent you on your Board of Directors.

Submitted by Past Board Members: Bob Cumming, André Blais, Doug Sword, Randy Miller, Vern Schaab.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome.

Next election will be a fight over trade and infrastructure

by Carlo Dade, Director of Trade & Investment Policy at the Canada West Foundation and John Law, President of Lawmark International, an infrastructure, logistics and supply management company.

He is former CEO of the Saskatchewan’s Global Transportation Hub In the coming federal election, headlines over pipelines, the environment, building bridges to Detroit, selling goods to Korea, China and Europe and the state of our economy will dominate. These are matters of immediate concern for every Canadian because they translate into jobs. But they are subtexts of the real story.

The issues all connect back to one thing – the state of our trade infrastructure. That’s really what the next election will be about.

From lobster fishermen in New Brunswick to farmers who rely on the Port of Metro Vancouver to Ontario auto parts

manufacturers trucking goods across a bridge to the U.S., our ability to prosper as a nation, to fund our health care and education and social programs, depends on having a reliable, affordable and efficient way of getting goods to market. And yet at our own peril, an internal debate is raging over whether we should even allow some goods to be delivered at all.

We have become a country that is at war with itself.

The struggles include the fight to block the Keystone XL pipeline, the conflicts over the Building Canada stimulus program, the ability for farmers to deliver grain to a hungry world, and of course the constant confrontations on Northern Gateway, Energy East and liquified natural gas (LNG) in B.C. Each of these stories is about our infrastructure.

The internal war is quietly impoverishing the nation. The

Canadian Chamber of Commerce estimates that our inability to build pipelines costs us $50 million a day in lost revenue.

Canadian farmers lost an estimated $7.2-$8.3 billion because they were unable to fully move last fall’s record crop to market. If LNG terminals are blocked in British Columbia, it will mean an estimated $4-$8 billion in revenue for that cash-starved province. Meanwhile, waiting charges in B.C. ports averaged $750,000 a day last winter – money out of the pockets of Canadian grain companies and farmers.

Canada is, and has always been, an export nation. From beaver pelts in the earliest days to grain and now energy resources, we have made our living by supplying the world with the products they need and want.

Thirty cents of every dollar in our economy and one in five jobs

is tied to exports. The quality of life that we enjoy, our ability to afford health care, education, all comes from our ability to move products to foreign markets.

And increasingly what is driving our trade is the movement of commodities. Although prices will always fluctuate, structural certainty of long-term demand is there. The rising global middle class, primarily in Asia, will grow from 1.8 billion consumers today to close to five billion over the coming decades.

Where we should see opportunity, instead there is conflict: between rail companies and farmers, between commodity producers and environmentalists, between those living in communities and those seeking to build in or near them. The resultant paralysis is costing us dearly.

A healthier conversation would

be about how to move products in ways that minimize risk to the environment and provide the greatest public safety, and that do so efficiently, so our farmers, fishermen and other producers can compete in the world.

To do so, industry, environmentalists, farmers and rail companies have to be on the same page.

Some of that has already started to happen. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne hosted a summit on infrastructure in August. This fall, the premiers of B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan – the New West Partnership – brought together stakeholders from western Canada, including farmers and railroads. The federal government has also been active.

These first steps will help drive a national debate that gives direction to governments. And that

is the next election, where platforms can be laid out, debated and mandated or rejected.

In 2013, Australia had a similar debate in its pursuit of prosperity through trade with Asia. It now has its first self-proclaimed infrastructure government led by a prime minister who proudly calls himself the country’s first Infrastructure PM. An election has already been fought over infrastructure elsewhere; now it’s our turn.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015

“She went to the window. A fine sheen of sugary frost covered everything in sight, and white smoke rose from chimneys in the valley below the resort town.

The window opened to a rush of sharp early November air that would have the town in a flurry of activity, anticipating the tourists the colder weather always brought to the high mountains of North Carolina.

She stuck her head out and took a deep breath. If she could eat the cold air, she would.

She thought cold snaps were like cookies, like gingersnaps. In her mind they were made with white chocolate chunks and had a cool,

brittle vanilla frosting.

They melted like snow in her mouth, turning creamy and warm.”

Sarah Addison Allen uttered these words in The Sugar Queen and provides a unique perspective on the cool temps of winter. I have never really heard cold snaps compared to gingersnaps made with white chocolate chunks and a brittle, vanilla frosting. Sounds delicious and something you can’t wait to try.

I was sitting with my coffee one Saturday morning looking out the window at the trees covered with hoar frost. What a beautiful sight. I have a Siberian dogwood in my front yard and the

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combination of red bark and white icicles was stunning.

I couldn’t help but think most of us wish the winter away but if you stop and take a look there are some great moments to enjoy. Hoar frost being one.

The character Rachel Cohn of Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares has this to say about snow.

“I love snow for the same reason I love Christmas: It brings people together while time stands still.

Cozy couples lazily meandered the streets and children trudged sleds and chased snowballs. No one seemed to be in a rush to experience anything other than the glory of

the day, with each other, whenever and however it happened.”

Imagine the trees in a public park covered with hoar frost. It brings people out for a leisurely stroll. Even stopping and sitting on a park bench for a brief while to enjoy the sparkling of the frost in the sunshine.

Carl Reiner said, “A lot of people like snow. I find it be an unnecessary freezing of water.”

And, that is pretty much what hoarfrost is. It is defined as a “deposit of ice crystals on objects exposed to the free air, such as grass blades, tree branches, or leaves.” Sometimes the frost is so thick that it actually looks like snow. This phenomenon is often likened to a “winter wonderland”.

Reiner’s take may be a little jaded as he misses the beauty of the “unnecessary freezing

NDP strongly opposes government decision to eliminate Affordable Housing Program Unable to keep up with the need for affordable housing, the government has decided to get rid of it all – a decision the NDP says is backward.

The government announced Thursday, January 22 it will eliminate affordable housing, and now only offer social housing – a program designed for only the very lowest income and vulnerable people, such as those who are unable to work, homeless or victims of domestic violence.

The thousands of struggling low-income families who have previously qualified for affordable housing – an incometested housing category that provides housing at

below market rates – will have nowhere to turn.

“Basically, what the government is saying with this announcement is that if you’re lowincome and struggling, tough luck. You’re on your own. You no longer have options through the government,” said David Forbes, NDP Social Services critic. “Social housing is important, as it serves the most vulnerable. But, there are a lot of families that are working, but struggling to make ends meet, and they need that affordable housing option.

“We know we need more affordable housing, not none.”

With the government’s announcement, about

1,400 families living in affordable housing will see their rents increase.

If they refuse to leave their affordable homes, their rents will be raised repeatedly to force them out, according to the NDP. The background material from the government says it will use rent increases to “incent” families to leave.

“There is a huge need for more affordable housing in Saskatchewan,” said Forbes. “Yet, this is the government that decided to sell 300 homes from the affordable housing program. Then they gave away an apartment building of affordable units as a favour to the developer, Devereaux Homes, and the minis-

ter said it wasn’t a concern because she didn’t believe there were desperate homeless people in Saskatchewan. MLA Colleen Young stated publicly that she doesn’t want the government in the affordable housing business.

“This government should have been trying to build enough affordable housing to give families a fair shot at success. Instead, they’re been trying to duck this responsibility – and that’s so out of touch with what Saskatchewan needs.”

water”. Living in a country where winter is a season we have no choice. Winter will come and will last at least three months if not more. The months will pass faster if you

embrace the positive aspects of the season.

Really, when you stop and think about it there is no bad weather as such. Rather there are only different kinds of good weather.

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Vehicle #1 - 2005 Ford ½-ton 4x4 Odometer reads 156,893 kilometers as at January 20, 2015.

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There are 12,097 hours on the unit.

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by Bob Mason

Trees Sometimes it amazes me that in this, should I say “newfangled” age, that there are little hand-held gadgets that seem to know more than I do!

Folks don’t call me “That Old Hypocrite” for nothing, eh?

Not only that, but it’s information is right there at the wave of a finger! Heck, an old guy can’t tell a decent lie anymore!

Though Y.T. doesn’t like being compared to a gadget, our human makeup, alongside theirs, is a little different.

Instead of giving an instant answer, we forget a lot of stuff, and make oddball statements like “It just slipped my mind!” or “It’s right on the tip of

my tongue!”

This was the case when Y.T. (Yours Truly), still mulling around at the bottom of his inspirational barrel, trying to find “Thalia”, in desperation started to scrawl this little treatise on “Trees”. Quite an alliteration there, eh?

All was going fairly well, he thought, until he came to the pertinent word “shelterbelts”, and suddenly remembered that he had sent in an article about trees years ago!

And, as hinted above, forgotten all about it!

After checking in an old ring binder where he keeps a record of printed pieces (well, he is a hypocrite, eh?) he found that a few notes

about trees hadn’t been used. So, hoping that the reader won’t notice, here is a small “run-down” about them . . .

Regardless of that “Animal, Vegetable, Mineral” comparison, there are a lot more trees in the world than there are people – mebbe it’s a good thing that trees don’t vote or write lame articles, eh? And the way that some folks see it, trees are a lot more useful. We manufacture a million things from trees. Even the page that this bit is printed on!

Note: There is a tree that has developed “man’s”taste for bananas!

They tell me that “HomoSapiens” (that’s us!) is a descendant of “Pongidae Semide” (apes), and besides that “TREES” is a lot easier to spell!

When we were just small boys up in Great Bend, we often climbed then and, you guessed it, built tree houses there (I think that Tarzan had something to do with that!), we even read the odd poem about them . . .

Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree!

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“Ouch” again!

One year, while roaming along the river flats, Y.T. noticed a big tree with a cross cut saw mark, twenty feet up its trunk, and wondered why!

Dad explained that possibly the woodfed steam boat may have called in there for fuel, who knows? They say that walls and trees have ears – mebbe they have a few secrets too, eh?

Years ago there were hundreds of big trees along the flats and on this islands of “Great Bend” (many of them over two feet in diameter) but over the years most of them disappeared, many of them in the 1930’s when folks couldn’t afford buying a car! Years later, on an old abandoned farm, we found a huge, hollowedout trunk that had been made into a watering trough for animals.

A long time ago we sent a letter to the Historical Society about that two story antifaev log house, and never got a reply.

Y.T. always wondered though where the logs to build that house came from! Heck, even their stone-filled sauna was built of logs!

About twenty-five years ago, Phyllis and Y.T. brought home a small sapling that we dug from the edge of the “Crooked Bush” north of Speers. And although

many “experts” told us that it wouldn’t grow the same way down here, it is now eight feet high and has a very crooked five inch diameter trunk!

Y.T. understands that there is now a small park around that site. But we have a small sample of that small park in our small back yard!

It almost seemed like an obituary when they announced the closing of the Indian Head (PFRA) tree farm! All over our countryside are thousands of shelter belts that were produced there. Many, many trees were cut down with the coming of agriculture to the Prairies, but, thanks to that once-thriving project, many more were planted!

And while many of them are empty now, they are evidence of a way-of-life few of us enjoy anymore!

Dad often told us that when he first homesteaded, there wasn’t a tree to be seen on “Springwell Farm”.

A prairie fire had gone through and burned them all. And when they started to grow again, so did the folks three sons!

No wonder that some of us feel akin to them, eh?

Note: Mebbe a fellow should live a few thoughts about trees in case he forgets again – and that “Thalia” type doesn’t show up!

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I think some great poet had something to do with that!

I think there are a lot of people that don’t get much written about them!

I think that everyone has had their lives influenced some way by trees, even if they have never seen one.

And below are a few odd incidents of how they have affected mine!

As young boys, some of our earliest experiences with trees was when we climbed them, and robbed crows nests! Actually I don’t think that crows were really that bad, except that besides chasing most of our song birds away they were very rude conversationwise and didn’t seem to mind interrupting a meadow-lark’s morning greeting!

They were part of our environment though, and wanting to be involved in that environment, we robbed crows nests!

Some more experienced older types who read this, will wonder how come young Y.T. didn’t know any better than to reach way down into a hollow tree in search of woodpecker eggs! That first peck (“ouch!”) should have been enough to scare him off, but when a whole bunch of feathery bird flew out, right into his face, he thought the nest was empty and reached down again!

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by Karen Kammer Hello everyone, what a wonderful week we have had. Nice to have a shorter winter.

This week at Diamond Lodge we had exercises and horse racing.

Tuesday was current events in the morning.

In the afternoon, Karen brought pictures of her trip to Mexico.

She was gone for two weeks and showed pictures

of the ocean and many events that she did. The residents really liked seeing the green and bright colours.

Wednesday was Men’s coffee group.

T-Ball was on in the afternoon.

Thursday was Bible Study, exercises and bingo. Friday began with Breakfast club and 1-1’s.

We did sing-along in the afternoon. We were very lucky to have a resident

play the piano and sing with her sons. Saturday was Jackpot Bingo and the residents watched “Cowboys and Angels”.

Sunday was a coffee party in the morning.

PAL’s and the Biggar United Church did a combined services and singing.

It was sure enjoyable.

Thanks again everyone for a a great week. Take care everyone!

New Horizons Activities

by Karen Itterman Our monthly Jam Session was held on January 21 with 40 people in attendance.

Don Swyryda was the

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MC for the afternoon with Edna Erickson and Ann Muc greeting people at the door. The cookies for the lunch were provided by June Hoppe and Richard Boisvert.

A card party was held on Jan. 23 with 12 people in attendance.

The Kaiser winners were Marie Roesch first, Wayne McLean second, and Reg Turner third.

The Cribbage winners were Rita Besse first, Barb Swyryda second, and Richard Boisvert third.

The Kaiser group played on Jan. 19 with eight people in attendance. First place Wayne McLean, second place Pat Turner, third place Joanne Kral, highest scoring game Pat Turner and Grant Gamble.

Carpet bowling was played on Jan. 20.

First place team was Pat Turner and Barb Swyryda, and the second place team was Marie Roesch, Jean Tweddle and Mildred Henne.

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Financial Advice

to make a positive difference

by Kim Inglis, BCom, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP, Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager Canaccord Wealth Management Mutual funds have long been a favourite of Canadian investors.

According to the Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC), 4.6 million Canadian households own mutual funds representing $1.14 trillion in assets.

Many opt for mutual funds for their simplified approach to investing.

However, simple does not mean hands-off. Mutual funds are not all built alike so thinking must be applied in selection, and monitoring is essential.

It goes without saying that choosing a mutual fund with a solid longterm track record is an important first step.

Investors will want to look for consistency of performance. They will also want to make certain that the performance is attributed to the current fund manager as opposed to one that may have recently left the company.

Roughly 80 per cent of mutual funds either under-perform their broad indices or merely track them; therefore it is important to choose funds that provide actual, measurable value.

The underlying holdings are another important factor.

Consider an investor who holds a couple

of mutual funds that are similar in their investing strategies, such as Canadian equity and Canadian dividend growth. It is quite likely that both funds will have some of the big six banks and largest Canadian energy companies in their top holdings. This overlap can result in a portfolio that is highly correlated, making it very difficult to outperform the markets.

Such duplication can also add to the overall level of risk in the portfolio.

Careful consideration should also be given to management expense ratios (MERs). Obviously the lower the overall cost of the investment, the greater the share of investment return. The long-range difference to a portfolio’s bottom line, of even a 0.5 per cent MER increase compounded, is significant.

Consider a $100,000 investment in a mutual fund with an MER of 2.50 per cent and an average annual return of five per cent.

After 25 years the investment would have grown to $338,635 however the investor would have paid $123,906 in fees. If the investment had an MER of two per cent instead,

the investor would have paid $98,863.

That’s a difference of over $25,000.

The mutual fund’s mandate is another important consideration.

Some funds are required to be fully invested at all times. However, if the markets turn negative, portfolio managers faced with such restrictions have no flexibility to raise cash and preserve investors’ capital.

Mutual funds are generally best suited to portfolios under $100,000, as they provide a level of diversification that would otherwise be difficult to achieve with individual securities. Once over that threshold, investors should begin expanding their horizons and adding other investment vehicles such as stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds, and alternative investments.

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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Donna Baum, left, receives congratulations from Town of Biggar Rec Director Erin Poitras for being the January Travel Voucher winner.

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A dash of salt, a bit of garlic . . . a pinch of chemistry

by Calvin Daniels

It was interesting to sit down with Dean Rugland the manager of the Yorkton Peavey Mart about how the company is trying to focus on small farmers, acreage owners, and the growing realm of urban farmers.

The world of food is becoming one which while I am not personally worried when I walk into a grocery store, I can appreciate those who are starting to wonder just what we are consuming.

Pick up anything that is processed and read the ingredient label, and unless you have a degree in chemical engineering, you might as well try to decipher something written in Martian.

The idea of bacon that can sit on a shelf and then be microwaved in mere seconds is at least somewhat disquieting if you think about it.

And one has to at least be aware of growth hormones and insecticide residues and a host of other potential issues with food if any link in the chain from the farm to the table is broken, or the safety measures lessened.

The alternative is to take greater control of our own food.

Most are simply consumers now, and they will not change. It is like darning a pair of socks, once it was common practice. Now a sock with a hole in it is destined for the landfill,

while the wearer heads to a department store to buy a new pair.

I appreciate the cost is often less to buy new, especially if you assign any value at all to your time, but still it is a reality which feeds commercialism.

But back to taking control of food security.

In small cities and towns we might question just how much control we can have, but the ability to control what we put on the table should be more at hand than we realize.

To start with most backyards can be good gardens. Many may have turned that space over to grass and a gazebo as an outdoor living space, but that is, as they say a choice.

A backyard should also have the potential be a place which produces more than vegetables.

In this space before I have suggested urban egg production should be allowed. Most major cities have moved in that direc15015SFF01

tion. Edmonton is among those currently undertaking a test run to make sure they have the right regulations in place.

There are now enough urban municipalities allowing urban laying hens that cloning a workable bylaw should be simple.

In cases where requests for urban layers have met resistance from Council it can only be seen as shortsighted reactions by the Councils involved.

The backyard should also be a place for honey bees.

Again many urban communities are allowing hives, again with rules, a fence to keep the curious and the vandals away.

Honey bees are less an issue if you stay away from their hives than wasps and hornets, so again, if the bylaw is done right, they can be safely raised.

Now I did mention this in passing to friends who were immediately concerned if a hive went in the yard neighbouring someone allergic to bees.

It was a concern but one I’m not sure you can take too far.

Does a farmer with bees in a clover field need to check with every farm yard within a mile or two to see if someone there is allergic?

Do we ask people on our city block if they have cynophobia before buying a Doberman Pinscher? Cynophobia is a fear of dogs.

And ultimately are bees buzzing into a yard where there are no flowers, since I would suspect people with bee allergies do not grow something which attract bees and there are wild bees, bumblebees and such to worry about naturally in any community.

Now no one is going to suggest a milk cow, well some might, but common sense makes that request unreasonable. The size, noise and waste from a cow is more than is reasonable for a backyard.

Three or four laying hens, a doe rabbit and litter for the deep freeze, or a hive of bees do not raise the same concerns, provided of course there are regulations in place.

While there will always be those with concerns, a larger community concern should be allowing people the best options for looking after the basic need for safe food.

Hopefully, over time more urban municipalities will establish such regulations, and more people will have a chance to take back at least some level of control in terms of their own food.

Governments announce $3.8 million for livestock and forage research Last Wednesday, Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced nearly $3.8 million in funding for 30 livestock and forage research projects.

Funding is provided through the province’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).

“The livestock and forage sectors each make important contributions to the growth and prosperity of our rural communities and economy, said Ritz.

“Our government is proud to help producers increase their productivity and profitability through research and new innovations like vaccines and improvements in feed.”

“Investments in research help keep our livestock industry growing and strong,” Stewart said. “The knowledge that will result from the projects receiving funding will ensure our farmers and ranchers remain competitive into the future.”

Some of the projects to receive funding include research to improve cow and calf performance through diet, develop new forage lines to extend the spring grazing season and investigate options for recycling baler twine and net wrap.

Three projects will look at controlling Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED), a virus that does not pose a risk to human health or food safety but can cause significant death in pig herds.

Third-party support contributes additional funds to many of these ADF projects, with several industry partner organizations committing an amount totalling nearly $1.2 million. Co-funding groups include Western Grains

Research Foundation, SaskMilk and Sask Pork, among others.

Earlier this month, the federal and provincial governments announced nearly $6.9 million for 42 crop-related research projects, bringing this year’s total ADF investment to approximately $10.7 million.

“Investments in research translate into clear benefits for cattle producers, and enable us to continue to produce high quality products in a sustainable manner,” Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Chair Paula Larson said. “We welcome today’s funding announcement.”

“The tools developed through research help to keep our industry on the leading edge and contribute to increased profitability at the farm gate,” Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association President Doug Gillespie said.

“Investing in the development of improved forage varieties and production practices will assist producers in addressing efficiencies, ultimately having a positive impact on Saskatchewan’s environment and economy,” Saskatchewan Forage Council President Kelly Williamson said.

“Efforts to better understand and control the PED virus and emerging diseases are vital to the competitiveness of our industry,” Sask Pork’s Chair Florian Possberg said. “Engineering advances in air quality systems will enhance the health and welfare of sows as producers transition from individual pens to group sow housing.”

Support for ADF projects is provided under Growing Forward 2, a federalprovincial-territorial initiative.

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Friday, February 6 Saturday, February 7 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 8 2:00 p.m. matinee ($5 admission)

On January 25 the Biggar Masonic Lodge celebrated Robbie Burns Night at Ron and Myrtle Robinson’s home. Ron Robinson, seated centre, received a certificate from the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan recognizing his many years of service to the Biggar Lodge. Ron joined the Biggar Lodge in 1968 and

served as Master of the Lodge in 1977 and 1999.

Back Row, Left to Right: Glenn Barclay, Rob Taylor, Ray Itterman, Larry Robb, Bob Turner, Jason Rorick, Rick Rann, Rod Campbell, Fred Irvine, Ken Beckett.

Front Row, Left to Right: Pete Peterson, Ron Robinson, Morley Ries.

“WEDDING RINGER” Genre: comedy/romance

volved fact sheet, posters, and organ and tissue donor stickers.

“Many people would not hesitate to accept a donated kidney or heart if it was needed to save their lives,” Provincial Saskatchewan Transplant Program Director Diane Shendruk said. “It’s harder to make the decision to donate because often it comes as a result of a loved one’s death. But it’s important for us to remember that organ and tissue donation isn’t just about death. It’s about life, and the potential we have as human beings to offer hope even after our own life has ended.”

In addition to supporting the Offer Hope campaign, the government of Saskatchewan introduced a bill in the legislature in November to update organ and tissue donation legislation and allow more timely regulatory changes. That legislation is expected to be passed this spring. Managed by Saskatoon Health Region, the Saskatchewan Transplant Program provides service in Saskatoon and Regina.

The Offer Hope campaign is supported by the Government of Saskatchewan, Lions Eye Bank of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Transplant Program, Saskatoon Health Region and Re-

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Currently, there are about 90 Saskatchewan people waiting for a kidney transplant and a similar number waiting for corneas. Many others need lifesaving heart, lung or liver transplants.

Deciding to donate could save or improve someone’s life.

During the campaign, the inspiring stories of six donors and recipients will be told through videos and posters. The first story, released December 2014, featured Acacia Tisher, a young woman whose donation of six organs after her death saved five lives.

Cheryl Olson’s story as a heart transplant recipient was released January 27. A new story will be told each month until May. See all the stories at saskatoonhealthregion. ca/transplant.

In addition to videos and posters, an online Offer Hope Toolkit is available to help families and communities start talking about organ and tissue donation. Each toolkit includes a Thank You letter, How to Talk to Your Family brochure, Organ and Tissue Donation Myths and Facts, How to Get In-

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Organ and Tissue Donation campaign offers hope to Saskatchewan families “She saved my life, so she’s my hero,” Cheryl Olson said about the woman who made possible her heart transplant in 2008.

“Without organ donation - without someone having said yes - I wouldn’t be here today. My family would not be complete.

My donor not only saved my life, she saved my family.”

A wife and mother of two who loves to volunteer and travel, Olson is one of six people affected by organ and tissue donation who are taking part in a provincial campaign to raise awareness about the impact organ and tissue donations can have.

The Offer Hope campaign was launched at Saskatoon’s St. Paul’s Hospital to help individuals, families and their communities learn about the importance of talking to their loved ones about organ and tissue donation. Families who have talked about their decision to donate are more likely to honour the wishes of their loved ones should organ and tissue donation be possible after death.

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Provincial government proclaims Curling Day in Saskatchewan Sweep, slide and hurry hard! The provincial government has proclaimed this day Curling Day in Saskatchewan.

Curling Day in Saskatchewan encourages citizens to enjoy healthy, active living while playing, watching or learning about their provincial sport. Curling was designated as Saskatchewan’s official sport in 2001. Today, it is enjoyed by more than 20,000 residents in more than 150 curling clubs across the province.

“Curling is one of Saskatchewan’s most popular pastimes and is something that can be enjoyed by citizens of every age and ability,” Parks, Culture and Sport Mark Docherty said, January 21. “Schmirler, Richardson, Holland. . .

Saskatchewan has a rich history where curling is concerned and our gov-

ernment is proud to celebrate and support the growth of our provincial sport. That’s why we offer programs such as the Community Rink Affordability Grant, so that curling rinks across Saskatchewan may continue to serve as favourite gathering places within our communities.”

CURLSASK, who submitted the proclamation for Curling Day in Saskatchewan, hopes that this day will encourage more people to head to their local curling club and experience all that the sport has to offer.

“CURLSASK is pleased that the government has declared a provincial day of curling as it will provide us with a chance to recognize and grow our provincial sport,” CURLSASK President Marg Mayotte said.

“This day gives CURLSASK an opportunity to

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promote awareness and increase participation in Saskatchewan’s curling clubs.”

Today is the first time Curling Day in Saskatchewan is being celebrated across the province. The day reflects Canada’s nationwide declaration of 2015 as the Year of Sport. Declared by His

Excellency David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, Year of Sport celebrates the role sports play in our Canadian identity. By encouraging citizens to support and participate in sports within their communities, Year of Sport highlights Canada’s role as a leading sport nation and

Skatin’ School . . . Biggar Central School elementary students hit the Jubilee Stadium for a quick skate while their more senior counterparts were knee-deep

recognizes those individuals who have left their legacy through athletic excellence.

The Community Rink Affordability Grant Program awards indoor ice facilities, including curling rinks, with a $2,500 grant per ice surface to help offset the costs of facility upgrades and

maintenance fees. In September, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that it would offer the Community Rink Affordability Grant Program for the third year in a row.

To date, the government has invested more than $4.8 million in the program.

in final exams. The phys ed class put smiles on all the skaters’ faces, not to mention the teachers and chaperones. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Broten supports ombudsman investigation; calls for awareness campaign

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NDP Leader Cam Broten supports the provincial ombudsman’s ongoing investigation into problems at seniors care facilities throughout Saskatchewan, but says this government must not wait to take meaningful action to start fixing the seniors care crisis.

“Enough with the excuses and delays,” said Broten. “For almost two years, we’ve heard story after story about serious neglect caused by shortstaffing and a lack of accountability. We’ve heard about a substandard quality of care for far too many seniors. We’ve even heard about premature deaths. I don’t know how Mr. Wall can listen to these stories and keep

refusing to act.”

Broten proposes immediate action that starts with creating regulated minimum care standards, including requiring the appropriate hands-on staff on each shift to properly care for residents. Minimum care standards were eliminated by this government in 2011, and would be re-established through a private member’s bill the NDP introduced in the fall legislative session.

Broten is also calling on the government to initiate an awareness campaign about the ombudsman’s investigation, inviting residents, their families and staff in seniors care homes to contact the ombudsman if they have concerns or personal experiences to share.

“I appreciate that the independent ombudsman recognized the need for a broader investigation into the seniors care crisis in our province,” said Broten. “The problems we now have in seniors care run deep, and too many families

don’t know where to turn, or are not comfortable speaking out. They need to know that this independent investigation is taking place, and that the ombudsman is independent and confidential.”

On Tuesday, Ombudsman Mary McFadyen released a letter confirming that Ombudsman Saskatchewan’s investigation into the issues impacting seniors care is well underway. In her letter, McFadyen noted that complaints regarding seniors care have been coming in to her office “from all over the province,” and that the issues being raised “are about poor quality of care, low staff-to-resident ratios, a poor organizational culture within facilities, lack of communications with families and residents, and a long-term care system lacking in accountability.”

She notes that some of the complaints require her immediate attention, and while others will be dealt with in her report, expected to be released this spring.

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Eatonia Huskies (5) @ Biggar Nationals (4) (Saturday January 24) Scoring: Huskies – (1st) 0, (2nd) 3, (3rd) 1, (OT) 1, Total: 5. Nationals – (1st) 2, (2nd) 1, (3rd) 1, (OT) 0, Total: 4.

Shots: Huskies – (1st) 7, (2nd) 11, (3rd) 13, (OT) 5, Total: 36. Nationals – (1st) 15, (2nd) 8, (3rd) 15, (OT) 5, Total: 41. Power Plays: Huskies – 3 for 13.

Nationals – 0 for 9.

Scoring Summary: Period 1: Nationals at 14:27 – Mark Bourgeois from Clark McNulty and Kyle Dilosa; Nationals – Clark McNulty from Marc Bourgeois. Periiod 2: Huskies at 18:57 (PP) – Brett O’Malley from Jarvis Smigelski; Huskies at 13:02 (PP) – Kyle Dorowicz from Troy Boisjoli and Brent Becker; Nationals at 12:25 – Kyle Dilosa from Clark McNulty and Derek Argue; Huskies at 9:22 (PP) – Brett O’Malley from Jarvis Smigelski.

Period 3: Nationals at 14:15 – Marc Bourgeois from Kyle Dilosa and Steve Makway; Huskies at 8:54 – Talon Berlando

from Kyle Dorowicz.

Penalty Summary: Period 1: Huskies at 19:35 – Brett O’Malley, Roughing (2); Nationals at 19:35 – Cody Danychuck, Boarding (2), Roughing (2); Huskies at 16:41 – Kyle Adamson, Interference (2); Nationals at 9:04 – Matt Bourgeois, Tripping (2); Huskies at 8:33 – Brett O’Malley, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2); Nationals at 8:33 – Steve Makway, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2); Huskies at 8:22 – Kyle Dorowicz, Slashing (2); Nationals at 8:22 – David Eccles, Roughing (2); Huskies at 5:17 – Jarvis Smigelski, Interference (2), Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2); Huskies at 2:24 – Kyle Dorowicz, High Sticking (2); Huskies at 2:17 – Kyle Dorowicz, Roughing (2).

Period 2: Nationals at 19:34 – Cody Danychuk, High Sticking (2); Nationals at 16:27 – David Eccles, Hooking (2); Nationals at 15:52 – Kyle Dilosa,

Slashing (2), Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2); Nationals at 15:52 – Cody Danychuk, High Sticking (2); Nationals at 0:10 – Derek Argue, Slashing

(2). Period 3: Nationals at 18:51 – Josh Morrison, Tripping (2); Nationals at 13:27 – Josh Morrison, Interference (2); Huskies at 5:07 – Brent Becker,

Hooking (2).

Nationals Goalie Stats: #1, Kirby Halcrow (T), 65:00, 36 SH, 31 SV. #35, Laurie Flasch (Backup), 0:00, 0 SH, 0 SV.

Huskies Goalie Stats: #30, Ryan Knapton (T), 65:00, 41 SH, 37 SV. #35 Travis Vogel (Backup), 0:00, 0 SH, 0 SV.

Nat netminder, Kirby Halcrow keeps an eye on two Eatonia Huskies. Halcrow was solid in net, facing 36 shots. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Biggar Bowl (January 19-23)

Monday Mixed League: MHS – Gerry Devenny, 205; WHS – Leisha Derosiers, 186; MHT – Gerry Devenny, 496; WHT – Leisha Desrosiers, 482.

Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Cliff Forsyth, 223; WHS – Barb Archibald, 154; MHT – Cliff Forsyth, 572; WHT

National’s David Eccles battles with a Huskie. Eccles didn’t record any points but did made his presence felt. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Perdue Bowl (Week of January 19-23) Club 55+: MHS – Bob Lemon, 202; LHS – Carol Lemon, 234; MHT – Bob Lemon/John Latta, 461; LHT – Carol Lemon, 549; THS – Hopefuls, 1,128; THT – Hopefuls, 3,079; MHA – Al Levitt, 174; LHA – Joey Levitt, 176.

Ladies League: LHS – Elizabeth McMahon, 232; LHT – Marilyn Moon, 613; THS – Bleepers, 1,102; THT –

Bleepers, 3,174; LHA – Joey Levitt, 188.

Mens League: MHS – Glen Shockey, 230; MHT – Al Levitt, 179; THS – W.W.F., 785; THT – W.W.F., 2,230; MHA – Al Levitt, 179.

Youth Bowling, Bowlasaurus: Hayden Wegwitz – Single, 58; Ayden Moody – Single, 28; Trinty Morash – Single, 51.

Bantams: Janeeva Morash –

Single, 94, Triple, 245; Angelica Morash – Single, 81, Triple, 162; Kierra Moody – Single, 98, Triple, 272; Trystyn Wegwitz – Single, 137, Triple, 385.

Juniors: Emmet Hamilton – Single, 119, Triple, 312; Rylee Moody – Single, 107, Triple, 281; Adam Munro – Single, 173, Triple, 420.

– Barb Archibald, 416.

Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Geoff Cooke, 227; WHS – Lee Silvernagle, 187; MHT – Geoff Cooke, 577; WHT – June Hoppe, 496.

Y.B.C. Thursday’s, Bowlasaurus: High Score – Dominic Raschke, 88.

Pee Wee: High Score – Sawyer Heimbecker,

84; High Double – Alara Ormiston, 148.

Bantam: High Score – Julian Heimbecker, 127; High Triple – Julian Heimbecker, 335.

Juniors: High Score – Tristan Otterson, 167; High Triple – Hailey Boobyer, 396.

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Report from the Legislature Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (21 January, 2015) Saskatchewan people can be proud of our growing population and quality of life.

They can also take pride in the fact that, for the first time in a generation, many of our young people are choosing to stay in Saskatchewan to start their careers and raise their families.

Today, Saskatchewan’s economy is diversified and strong with demonstrated and growing strength in areas such as agriculture and trade, innovation and manufacturing. If we want to sustain this in the long-term – and we do – we need to ensure tomorrow’s leaders have every opportunity to receive the skills and training needed to succeed in our dynamic labour market.

Our government places a high priority on access to high quality post-secondary education. Building on its authorization to grant Bachelor of Arts degrees in Humanities, Briercrest College and Seminary is now authorized to grant Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and History. Saskatchewan Polytechnic is authorized to grant a Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing degree.

Approval of theses degrees is provided under The Degree Authorization Act and The Degree Authorization Regulations, which enables more institutions to offer degree programs. Prior to The Degree Authorization Act and The Degree Authorization Regulations, which came into effect in 2012, only the University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan had the authority to grant degrees, other than theological degrees, within the province.

Another example of meeting the needs of students and our increasingly diversified economy, is the proclamation of The Saskatchewan Polytechnic Act. This gives Saskatchewan Polytechnic the authority to operate as a polytechnic institution.

More than a name change, the evolution to Saskatchewan Polytechnic clarifies the institution’s authority to undertake and support applied research, grant degrees and fundraise for property.

Polytechnics are industry-responsive technical training enterprises that support economic growth through applied learning and research.

The proclamation of this Act and creation of Saskatchewan Polytechnic will help to meet labour market needs by providing increased applied training and education opportunities for post-secondary students

in the province. Our government is committed to postsecondary education that is not only accessible but also affordable. This is why we’ve introduced the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship, the Saskatchewan Advantage Grant for Education Savings and the Graduate Retention Program. Since 2007, we have provided record support for both students and post-secondary institutions.

Just as we’re committed to reducing barriers for those choosing to complete post-secondary education and skills training, our government is also committed to reducing the burden associated with “red tape” by improving and modernizing Saskatchewan’s regulatory environment. January 19-23, 2015 was Red Tape Awareness Week in Saskatchewan.

In 2014, our government maintained our commit-

ment to reduce red tape in ministries, crown corporations and agencies. Our newly approved Red Tape Reduction Action Plan requires the thorough analysis of new regulations and their direct costs, benefits and alignment with provincial priorities. The plan will also require the review of all existing business-related regulations with the same stringent examination every 10 years.

Some of the major regulatory modernization achievements in 2014 include changes to Occupational Health and Safety filing requirements for all businesses, streamlining of gas and electrical licensing, and improvements for processing of fishing and wildlife licenses.

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

AGI employees come up big for Majestic digital fund . . . AGI’s Chelsea Edwards hands a cheque for $1,632 to the Biggar Majestic Theatre’s Daryl Hasein, all money going to the digital projector fund. AGI employee’s

raised the sizeable cash donation, with a matching contribution from AGI Envirotank, at their recent staff Christmas party. Here’s to a great corporate citizen and fantastic employees! (Independent Photo by Peggy Hasein)

Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority - Liquor Permit Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997 Notice is hereby given that K & R Golf Links has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Special Use Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as Oasis Golf Resort at S-½-1-36-12-W3, R.M. of Perdue, SK of which the following is a correct legal description: Surface Parcel #131837351; SW 1-36-12-W3 Extension 25; Surface Parcel #131837340; SW 1-36-12-W3 Extension 61; Surface Parcel #131837362; SW 1-36-12-W3 Extension 63; Surface Parcel #131837373; SW 1-36-12-W3 Extension 65; Surface Parcel #131837328; SE 1-36-12-W3 Extension 24; Surface Parcel #131837339; SE 1-36-12-W3 Extension 60; S-½-1-36-12-W3, R.M. of Perdue, SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s).

Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number.

Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered, and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3

Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority - Liquor Permit Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997 Notice is hereby given that Karen Murch has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Restaurant/Tavern/Vendor Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as Country Corner Bar & Grill at Lot 1, Blk/Par 6, Plan No. C5881, Ext 0, Landis, SK as described on Certificate of Title 91S32325 of which the following is a correct legal description: Surface Parcel #118344562; Lot 1, Blk/Par 6, Plan No. C5881, Ext 0, Landis, SK, as described on Certificate of Title 91S32325 Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

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Obituaries Katherine Ermolenko (nee Shipanoff ) February 1, 1916 - January 7, 2015 It is with deep sorrow that we, her family, announce the passing of our mother, Katie Ermolenko at the Biggar Diamond Lodge on January 7, 2015, at the age of 98 years.

Katie was born February 1, 1916 on the family farm in the Petroffsk School District.

She was predeceased by her husband, George in 1977; her twin sister, Marie in 1916; her parents, John and Dora Shipanoff, an infant grandson, Sean Brown in 1995; son-in-law, Dale Brown in 2001; siblings, Sam Shipanoff, Alex (Olga) Shipanoff, Lena (Mike) Worobey, Annie ( John) Sotnikow, Elizabeth ( Jim) Anderson, Peter (Vera) Shipanoff, and Vera Shipanoff; her in-laws, James and Alexandria Ermolenko; brother-in-law, Abe (Lena) Ermolenko; and sister-in-law, Leipa (Victor) Farenick.

Katie is survived by her daughter, Carol ( John) Maybuck of Cando, Sask. and their daughter, Corlene ( Jim) Cook of North Battleford, Sask.; daughter, Lavern Brown of Biggar, Sask., and her children, Dana (Scott) Malcolm of Boston, MA, USA; Deanna Brown of St. Paul, Alta.; Dustin (Amanda) Brown of Edmonton, Altla.; great-grandchildren, Jeff (Chelsie) Cook of North Battleford, Sask.; Hannah, Kaeden and Cody Von Niessen of St. Paul, Alta.; Henry Malcolm of Boston, MA, USA; brother, Paul Carson of Saskatoon, Sask., along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Katie atttended Petroffsk School until she finished her grade eight. Then besides helping at home, she worked for other people especially at harvest time.

In 1938 she married George Ermolenko and stayed on the family farm until 1977 at which time George passed away. She then moved into Biggar where she thoroughly enjoyed her life.

Katie was a very avid gardener and enjoyed her bountiful flowers. She enjoyed cooking and made many ethnic dishes which everyone enjoyed. She was very creative and an excellent seamstress, able to create her own patterns from newspaper to make one-of-a-kind designs using her treadle Singer sewing machine. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, quilting, paper tole and crewel embroidery.

She took a very active fellowship at the Russian Baptiste Church which was located on the corner of 7th Ave. and Saskatchewan Street at the time.

Katie never missed a Blue Jays baseball game on TV as for several years her great-nephew was the pitcher.

Due to years of struggle with arthritis, diabetes and finally Alzheimers she moved to the Diamond Lodge in January of 2002.

Funeral service was held on January 12, 2015 from the Biggar United Church with Rev. Jane Gallagher officiating. Honourary Bearers were “All those who shared in her life.” Active Bearers were Corlene Cook, Jim Cook, Jeff Cook, Dustin Brown, Scott Sotnikow and Tyler Sotnikow.

Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 104-2301 Ave. C North, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z5 or the Alzheimer Association of Saskatchewan, 3012550-12th Ave., Regina, SK, S4P 3X1. Interment took place in the Arelee Mennonite Cemetery, Arelee, Sask.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar, “Our family serving your family since 1963”.

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Memoriams

Cards of Thanks We would like to say thank you to Dr. Crane, Diamond Lodge staff, the Hospital staff for the care given to our brother, Arthur Kurbis. Thank you for the cards and phone calls.

Kurbis family 5p1

Monica Lynn Domes July 28, 1973 - February 3, 2014 “If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, We would walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again.” …Love always, John; your big boy, James and your little man, Michael

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SUNDAYS in J A N U A R Y : Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at REDEEMER LUTHERAN Church at 10:30 a.m. January 25, break out your Mary Kammer best plaid and help Monica Lynn Domes who passed away us celebrate Robert July 28, 1973 - February 3, 2014 January 29, 2014 our could build a stairway and memoriesBurns a lane, and Dear “If God,tears forgive Presbyterian roots We silent would tears walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again.” our potluck …Lovewith always, John; after And constant service.

Everyone Michael wish that she your big boy, James and your littleis man,welcome.

For was here, more information Others were or pastoral services, taken yes we phone Pastor Mark know Kleiner at 306-948But she was ours and 3731 or 306-951we miss her so, 7122.

So many things have 48/10tfn happened SUNDAYS… You are Since you were called away, invited to the weekly So many things to share with you services of Biggar Had you been left to stay.

Associated Gospel So many times we needed you Church, corner of 8th And so many times we’ve cried, and Quebec Street @ If our love could have save you 10:50 a.m. Worship You never would have died. will be at 10:50 a.m.

But you did not go alone Adult Sunday School For part of us went with you, at 9:45 a.m. The The day God called you Home. church office number Always remembered and is 306-948-3424, sadly missed by her family Terry Wicks, Pastor.

36tfn Mondays - Fridays: 1 We, the family of Katie Ermolenko wish to - 5 p.m., AgriCulture… express our heartfelt thank you to our relatives First Nations history and friends for their words of comfort and of agriculture now on expressions of sympathy on our mother’s exhibit in the Credit passing. Thank you to those who brought Union Gallery. Many food to the house, sent cards, flowers and your First Nations artists donations to the Diabetes Association.Thank including Allen Sapp.

3c3 you to Kirby, Ed and Ted for their guidance M O N D A Y , and professionalism during this difficult time.

FEBRUARY 2: Thank you to Rev. Jane Gallagher for the Choice comforting services, the United Church choir, Donors Annual meeting, 7 Doreen Dubreuil and Cari Perih for providing p.m. at New Horizons the music. To the staff at the Diamond Lodge and Dr. Muller thank you for the years of care boardroom. Donors Choice Board provided to our mother.

Members and a …Lavern Brown, Carol Maybuck Representative from 5bfh1 The family of the late Royden Ellard wish to local organizations express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Anton supported by Donors Muller and all the staff at the Diamond Lodge, Choice please, please Biggar Hospital and to Doug and the ambulance attend. We need your staff. Royden received the very best professional support!

3c3 and compassionate care. A very special thank W E D N E S D A Y, you to Father Michel Bedard for his prayers and FEBRUARY 4: Biggar many visits. We thank the Knights of Columbus Honour Guard and the CWL for the lunch; also & District Chamber the choir, organist, mass servers and ushers. of Commerce Annual Thank you to all for the phone calls, flowers, General Meeting, 7 mass tributes and the generous donations to the p.m. at Biggar New Diamond Lodge Activity Fund. Thank you to Horizons.

4c2 Bob and staff at Grondin Funeral Service for all

Cards of Thanks

their support and help. God bless you all. …Sincerely, Lena, Kevin, Duane and Brian, and families 5bfs1

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5: Biggar Rec Valley Annual General Meeting @ 7 p.m. in Westwinds Motor Hotel meeting room, Biggar.

Public is invited.

Coming Events THUR SDAY, MARCH 19, FRIDAY, MARCH 20, SATURDAY, MARCH 21: 7:30 p.m. and SUNDAY, MARCH 22: 2:00 p.m.…New Creation Community Players musical production of “The Addams Family”.

Reserved seating tickets go on sale Monday, February 9 at The Independent, 122 Main St., Biggar, $20 per person. Visa, MasterCard accepted, 306-948-3344.

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For Sale Electric hospital bed.

Used one month. $2,000. Phone 306948-2733 5p3

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 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393.

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SATUR DAY, NOTICE TO FEBRUARY 14: Vehicles CREDITORS who passed away January 29, 2014 Biggar & District AND OTHER Dear God, forgive our silent tears Health Services H she e was a here, t e d And constant wish that CLAIMANTS Foundation Inc. A U T O M O Others IN THEwere taken yes we know T I V E presents 4th Annual RENTAL! But she was we miss her so, ESTATE OFours andSHOP DINNER, DANCE Do your own work, So many things have happened GARY WAYNE & AUCTION, 4-post truck lift with Since you were called away, ANTONENKO, “From the Heart” roller jack, 7,000 lb.

So many things to share with you LATE OF Fundraiser; at Biggar capacity.

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ARELEE, Community Hall with Daily rates.

Phone: So many times we needed you SASKATCHEWAN, Live Music by “Rock And so many times306-948-3670 we’ve cried, or 306DECEASED Bottom”.

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If our love could have save you $40 each available at All claims against You never would have died.

44tfn de Moissac Jewellers the above estate, But you did not go alone (includes entry for duly veriÀed by Land For part of us went with you, declaration $2,000 travel voucher statutory The day God called you Home. for Sale draw). 5:30, doors and and with particulars Always remembered and sadly missed by her family and valuation of Silent Auction open; Farm Land for Sale 6:30, Dinner; Live security held, if by Tender… R.M. any, must be sent Auction to follow. of Mountain View 5c3 to the undersigned No. 318, two quarter th T U E S D A Y , before the 6 day of sections, NW-10-33FEBRUARY 17: March, 2015.

16-W3, assessment Sharon Brodie St. Paul’s Anglican $66,100; SW-10-33Executrix for the Church Pancake 16-W3, assessment Estate of Gary Supper, 5 - 7 p.m. at Wayne Antonenko $65,600.

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Immediate Stromberg LLP sausages, ham, possession. Highest beverage, $7 per 600, 105 - 21st St. E., or any tender not Saskatoon, SK person (preschool necessarily accepted.

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5% refundable deposit the Estate 5c3 before noon March THUR SDAY, Effective Febuary 12, 2015 to: Carson FEBRUARY 19: 13, 2015, due to & Co., Barristers Biggar & District Arts lack of available and Solicitors, P. O. Council presents… funding, Biggar Box 1600, 803 Main “ROYAL WOOD”, Post Secondary Street, Melfort, SK, 7:30 p.m. at The Access Project S0E 1A0.

Majestic Theatre, (BPSAP) will no 3p4 Biggar.

Adults/ longer be able to Sec. 20-34-18-W3, Seniors, $25 (advance, provide services two miles west of $20); students, 13 and until further Ruthilda, Sask., turn older, $15 (advance notice. Please off along Hwy 51. $12); children, 12 and contact your local Phone 780-472-6654, under, $5. Advance high school or ask for Bernie tickets available at de post-secondary 2p3 Moissac Jewellers, institution for Land for Biggar, 306-948- academic guidance.

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Land for Sale or Rent Land for sale or rent in the R.M. of Glenside; NW 22-3814-W3 cultivate; SE 25-38-14-W3 pasture.

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Tender deadline March 1, 2015. Submit tenders to: Box 238, Perdue, SK, S0K 3C0 5p3

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…Council, C l a y t o n Meier, Ryan Thiessen, Jason Kent, Darrell Saby (annual); A u d i t o r s : Pricewaterhouse Coopers (3 yr); EMO Coo r d i n a t o r : Erin Sherbino (annual); Deputy EMO Coordinator: Jim Besse (annual); Fire Chief: Gerry Besse (annual); Deputy Fire Chief: Kelly Dorosh (annual); Secretary Board of Revision: Doug Arthur (annual); Pest Control Officer: John Hammond ( a n n u a l ) ; Wheatland Regional Library Board: Ron Arnold, Penny M c C a l l u m (alternate) (2 yr); Biggar Regional Park Board: Jim Besse, Gene Motruk (annual); Development Appeals Board: Blair Slowski, Ross Hold (3 yr); Board of Revision: Marguerite Wapple, Blair Slowski, Ross Holt (3 yr); Bear Hills RDC: Ray Sadler, Kirk Sherbino, Alan Boyle (2 yr); rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation: Erin Poitras (annual); Bylaw Enforcement Officers: Flaman Investigation and Security Agency,

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Sat. • 8 a.m. - Noon.

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar Open Monday-Friday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

KRF Auto Centre 100% handwash Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George

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Ph/fax: 306-948-3856 or cell: 306-948-7896

after hours George: 948-4042

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Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

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Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

“Where we do it all for you!!”

• Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

306-948-1722

cont. from pg 3

Peter Flaman, Arlene Flaman, Ellen Ballendine, John Descalchuk, Jeff Zerebeski ( a n n u a l ) ; E c o n o m i c Development Officer: Amanda Carruthers ( a n n u a l ) ; Wheatland Regional Centre: Ron Arnold (annual); Weed Inspector: John H a m m o n d ( a n n u a l ) ; Predator Control Officer: Gerry Besse (annual); M u n i c i p a l Inspectors: Mark Haynes, Marty Baroni, Barb Barteski, Gene Motruk (annual); West Central M u n i c i p a l Government Committee: Ray Sadler (annual); R e t u r n i n g Officer: Barb Barteski (annual); Biggar Housing A u t h o r i t y, Provincial Government Representative: not filled, Town of Biggar Representative: Ray Sadler, Local Board: John Molberg (Chair), Leslie White, Ronald Scott, Margaret Wheaton (one vacant position); Recreation Board: Kevin Ellard, Murray Sunderland, Melissa Raschke, Kathy Hawes, Hailey Metz, Cindy Seidl,

Michele Keith, Tiara Keith (BCS 2000), Lisa Haynes (RM Biggar), Krista Remeshylo (RM Biggar).

Council resolved that they enter into a Landfill Supervisor contract with Helga Fellehner for 2015.

Council resolved that final Progress Certificate No. 055-067-P2 in the amount of $8,040.64,

payable to Garnett Industries for work on the Shaw Street Water Main Loop project, be approved.

Council resolved that the contract for SaskPower to relocate electrical facilities at Lot 7, Block 1 Plan 102135754 and Lot 1 Block 53A Plan 101926481 in Biggar, be approved.

Council resolved that invoice number M-007

from Catterall and Wright in the amount of $2,028.60 be approved for payment for the WWTP Ditch No. 1 Jet Aerator upgrade, and further, that progress certificate 55074B2 in the amount of $23,819.25 be approved for payment to Bomac Management for the project.

C o u n c i l

resolved that in accordance with the Municipalities Act and the Public Notice Policy Bylaw, that public notice be given that the Town intends to close the 5.18 meters east of Lot 19 Block 76 Plan G187, and the 5.18x17.12 meters south of Lot 11 Block 68 Plan 102029880 because public access is no longer required.

Council resolved that the following amounts be transferred to reserves for 2014.

Utility - Water infrastructure c h a r g e : $24,185.10; General - Sale of old fire truck: $5,500. Council resolved that the following amounts be transferred from reserves for 2014. General Diamond Lodge: $255,195.78;

Utility - Shaw St. water main loop: $68,000.

Council resolved that the following payments be made to the Capital Trust Fund as per the 2014 budget CTF repayment to General Fund: $103,927; CTF repayment to Utility Fund: $28,500 (total: $132,427).

• Meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m.

More homegrown physicians practising in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan is making progress keeping more locally-trained family medicine graduates in the province.

The retention rate of family m e d i c i n e graduates trained at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) has jumped by 11 per cent over the past year. The increase - from 58 to 69 per cent - means that more locallytrained medical graduates are deciding to stay and practice medicine in Saskatchewan.

“Physicians that are newly-trained in Saskatchewan play a key role in the health care system,” Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit said.

“We

want patients right here in Saskatchewan to benefit from their expert training and homegrown leadership. Our government will continue to look for new ways to make sure that Saskatchewan is where these valued health providers want to practice.”

“Recruiting, and most importantly, retaining, our own medical graduates continues to be our number one priority,” saskdocs CEO Dr. Dennis Kendel said. “We’ve been working hard to engage with our University of Saskatchewan medical students and residents, to make sure they know about the many opportunities

available to them right here in Saskatchewan and the positive work-life balance.

I think our efforts are paying off.”

“The U of S has been training Family Medicine residents in Prince Albert for over 10 years, and the program retains more than 80 per cent of its graduates in rural areas,” College of Medicine Dean Dr. Preston Smith said. “We know medical students and residents develop an affinity for the communities where they train, so the College of Medicine continues to expand learning opportunities a c r o s s S a s k a t c h e wa n .

Our training here in Prince Albert

includes the only enhanced surgical skills program in Canada.”

The province has seen increased U of S medical training seats and medical residency positions. More postgraduate medical education opportunities are now available outside Saskatoon

in Regina, Prince Albert, Swift Current, La Ronge, North Battleford and Moose Jaw. Plans are being made for additional communities.

The number of physicians in Saskatchewan has risen 24.3

per cent (by 423 physicians) between March 2007 and March 2014, while overall physician turnover rates have decreased.

Saskatchewan offers one of the best physician compensation rates in Canada.

…Infrastructure, cont. from pg 3 federal and p r o v i n c i a l government’s c o n t i n u e d f i n a n c i a l commitment to rural Saskatchewan infrastructure needs and r e q u i r e m e n t s,” Town of Ituna Mayor Joe Garchinski said.

“This joint funding partnership has provided our residents

and businesses confidence and peace of mind in having a safe and dependable water system, not only today, but for many years to come.”

Since 2007, more than 150 municipal infrastructure projects have been funded by the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan

under BCFCC, benefiting thousands of Saskatchewan r e s i d e n t s and their communities.

This project is being funded using savings realized through previous BCF-CC projects coming in under budget, allowing dollars to be recommitted to additional initiatives.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

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Michelle Spuzak,

Phone:

ELECTRICAL

Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring

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Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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Phone: 306-948-5133

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OPTOMETRISTS

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INVESTMENTS In Biggar Every Tuesday.

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For appointments…

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LEGAL SERVICES

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Don t run out of time Monday at 5:00 p.m. is the deadline

Warm weather means SPHL comes to Jubilee . . . The Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League’s Maymont Settlers called the Biggar Jubilee Stadium

home ice, January 23, as they faced the Spiritwood Timberwolves. Settlers liked the Jubilee, recording a 9-2 win. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein) Lemon juice is another common short cut.

Lemon juice comes from lemons, not from a bottle.

The taste difference in freshness is incredible.

Also by utilizing fresh citrus fruits in recipes, one can take advantage of the essential oils in the outer zest of lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruit.

Bouillon cubes/powders are another ingredient that I find in homes that baffle me. Beef or chicken broth comes from, you guessed it, beef or chicken - not artificial ingredients. Upon examination of these cubes or powders you will notice that the first ingredient isn’t even meat derived.

There are convenient flavour bases available in better forms at your local supermarket, such as tetra-packs, canned condensed broths or, better yet, jarred pastes.

There are many ways of creating flavour in recipes, like marinating meats for example, but the best way is to make a conscious decision to make sure every ingredient in a recipe is the most flavourful choice possible. Speaking of marinating meats - you guessed it - you should not be using powdered meat marinades. A fantastic and quick meat marinade recipe made from “real” ingredients is in my book Chef Dez on Cooking, Volume One available for purchase on my Web site - you will

Chef Dez on cooking

SOUTH SIDE HWY #7 WEST, ROSETOWN, SASK.

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The “F” word in the kitchen is “Flavour”

Hard-nosed Chef Gordon Ramsey has enthralled many in his repeated seasons of TV’s reality show “Hell’s Kitchen”.

Although his language is somewhat colourful, to say the least; the “F” word we should focus on in the kitchen is “Flavour”.

Countless consumers have frequented restaurants and fallen in love with tastes that they desire to duplicate in their home kitchens. The attempts to do so can often be disappointing.

This is most likely due to short cuts that people take when choosing ingredients that fit their lifestyles and time limitations.

For example, I have come across a number of homes that have the large container of peeled, prechopped, brine-soaked garlic in their refrigerators. The attractive price and convenience are the catalysts for allowing products like these to enter our homes, but in reality we are sacrificing flavour. Complimenting garlic flavour in a recipe is best achieved by using fresh garlic that has been peeled and prepared at the time the meal is created.

never go back to powder.

Dear Chef Dez: I read somewhere that chicken cannot be left in marinade too long. Is there any rule of thumb for this? I know beef and red meats can be in marinade for a long time.

Marj B. Abbotsford, B.C. Dear Marj: This is correct. Marinades are made up from a base, an acid, and flavourful ingredients. The base of a marinade is usually oil, as this will aid in the cooking process. An acid such as vinegar, wine, or lemon juice is added to breakdown the tougher proteins found in the meat. Red meats and pork, depending on the cuts, are the toughest and are better to marinate from one hour up to 24 hours. Chicken proteins are much more delicate and are more preferably marinated for no longer than four to six hours in a high acid marinade. Over marinated chicken will become tough because the acid in the marinade will actually start to cook the more delicate proteins. The same follows through with seafood, as its protein composition is even more fragile than chicken. Seafood should usually be marinated for a mere 30 minutes to one hour when using an acid marinade.

Send your food/cooking questions to dez@chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4.

Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor and Cookbook Author. Visit him at chefdez.com.