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Vol. 109 No. 05

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018

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The bleak winter day . . . Main Street Biggar was cold and raw Tuesday as a storm blew into our area. The depressing winter days will be with us for a while yet, but soon the winter will make way for spring. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018

The stars of tomorrow hit the Jubilee Stadium ice for a day of hockey fun, January 27, for Biggar Minor Hockey Days. An all-day celebration of the greatest game featured the talents of local athletes, with draws for impressive prizes and swag. A great day to be a hockey player from Biggar! (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018

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Moe elected Saskatchewan Premier Jordan Twiss, for SWNA It took five months of campaigning, and five ballots.

But after all was said and done, Rosthern-Shellbrook MLA and former environment minister, Scott Moe, shocked the province by being selected as the leader of the Saskatchewan Party, and Saskatchewan’s new premier.

Nowhere was the surprise more palpable than at Saturday’s Sask. Party Leadership Convention, held at Saskatoon’s Praireland Park, where more than 2,000 party members gathered to celebrate, and greet the man or woman who would be selected to lead the Sask. Party into the post-Brad Wall era.

Moe’s victory, which saw him garner 8,075 votes (or 53.9 per cent of the vote), defied the predictions of pollsters, which, in the week leading into the convention, had Moe pegged as a distant third place finisher, behind fellow leadership candidates

Ken Cheveldayoff, and Alanna Koch.

It was also a come-frombehind victory, as Moe trailed Koch by fewer than 50 votes after the results of the first ballot were read, with Cheveldayoff a close but unexpected third, Gordon Wyant in fourth place, and Tina Beaudry-Mellor a distant fifth.

However, once BeaudryMellor and Wyant were removed from the running after the second and third ballots, respectively, Moe surged into the lead. And Cheveldayoff’s elimination from leadership contention after the fourth ballot results were revealed, gave Moe the push he needed to take the place of the outgoing Premier Wall, who officially retired from politics on Jan. 31.

In the end, Moe topped Koch, who was deputy minister to Premier Wall before taking a leave of absence to run for the Sask. Party leadership, by just 1,161 votes in the fifth and deciding ballot.

But while the closeness of the race sparked questions about division within the party, Moe was quick to silence any doubt, and said that he, his fellow candidates, and the party, would be united going forward.

“We are stronger and more unified than ever before,” he said in his victory speech.

“I am truly humbled to be a part of this team, and by the trust that you have placed in me to lead this party, and this province, into the future.”

Moe launched his bid for the Sask. Party leadership Sept. 1, 2017, with the support of 21 of his fellow MLAs, and a promise to “stand with Saskatchewan” – a promise he reiterated many times throughout the campaign, and at the leadership convention.

His platform included promises to balance the budget by 2019, restore PST exemptions on crop, health, and life insurance, and establish a ministry of international trade and

Outgoing Premier Brad Wall, left, congratulates premier-designate Scott Moe. Moe was named the next premier after the fifth ballot at the Sask. Party’s leadership convention on Saturday. (Photo for The Independent by Jordan Twiss, Shellbrook Chronicle)

exports, which will be responsible for growing Saskatchewan’s presence in markets around the world.

However, in a media scrum with reporters following his victory, Moe said his first priority upon returning to Regina would

be to get up to speed on budget talks, and look to implement his promise on PST exemptions, and a separate promise to spend $30 million to put 400 educational assistants in classrooms across the province.

Moe added that he’d also

be looking at the policy platforms of his fellow candidates, to see if any can be implemented by his government going.

Most notable, however, was Moe’s vow to continue leading the province’s stand against the federal …see Moe, pg 12

New Creation hits the stage with the madcap Young Frankenstein Submitted by Merle Massie, NCCP Everyone knows the story of Frankenstein: the big, green monster created by a mad doctor in his laboratory.

Keep that monster in your mind as you get ready to enjoy this year’s New Creation Community Players production of Young Frankenstein.

It follows the story of Frederick Frankenstein, the original doctor’s grandson, who is Dean of

Anatomy at a top school in New York. Ashamed of his family history, he has renounced all ties to monsters and mayhem and instead is bound to science.

But when his grandfather passes away, Frederick must travel to Transylvania to attend to family affairs. Hilarity ensues as he meets his old/new sidekick Igor, the buxom blonde laboratory assistant Inga, and the lovelorn housekeep-

er Frau Blucher. It’s not long before his scientific brain can’t resist taking his grandfather’s work even further, creating a new monster. When his socialite New York madcap fiancée Elizabeth follows him to Transylvania, Frederick must figure out who he really is. With an ensemble who cross the stage as villagers, New Yorkers, and ghosts, side by side with the local Inspector, village idiot, and blind beggar, Young

Frankenstein promises to be a rollicking story.

Originally scripted by Mel Brooks, Young Frankenstein is a fun parody of the old classic 1930s horror films, complete with campy wigs and makeup.

Based on the highly successful Hollywood show, the musical offers a fresh live take on what being a monster really means.

Two words of caution: one, it is highly recommended that the audience follow a guideline of 14A,

as some of the jokes are best for a distinctly adult audience. Second, make sure you can wrap your arms around your sides, as you’ll need to hold them in while laughing uproariously. The cast, crew, and musicians have been breaking into laughter at every practice. You

will, too.

Tickets will go on sale at The Independent in early February. The show opens Friday, March 23, with two shows (afternoon and evening) on Saturday March 24, with a last afternoon matinee on Sunday March 25.

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tale is an adult-oriented show and not meant for children, and is set to run March 23-25. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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4 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

Effective communication vs vague messages: SaskPower tries but misses the mark

by Peggy Hasein, Publisher Biggar Independent Apparently the editorial I wrote (Jan. 11) regarding SaskPower and the lack of notice given to its customers concerning planned power outages caught the attention of the company. According to Johanthan Tremblay, Senior Consultant, Media Relations and Issues Management at the Crown Corproation the company “takes this type of thing seriously.”

Their request to put them in touch with the “letter” writer so an explanation could be given, was appropriate given the Crown’s (and this government’s) lack of advertising and support of newspapers in today’s Facebook and Twitter world, but, oh well, c’est la vie.

At any rate a customer care representative did phone to talk about the outage. She said that, while a house was being moved that day, that is not what caused the outage. There was an unexpected issue with a power line that had to be repaired.

Fair enough.

However, that is not what the Web site said. If customers are expected to consult the Web site then the information should be accurate.

In the course of conversation, I happened to mention the power outage that was to take place in Biggar sometime this week. This is the notice listed for Tuesday.

Town of Biggar- customers on the east side of Main Street Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Start time: 8:00 AM End time: 5:00 PM Reason: System maintenance Comments: Customers on the east side of Main Street in Biggar may experience a 30 minute outage between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday January 29 to Friday Feb 2.

There is no issue that system maintenance must be done but that is a pretty wide window to expect your customers to be on alert.

This is one of the largest Crown Corporations in Saskatchewan. To be fair to SaskPower it is well run and, for the most part, efficient. When I asked why the time frame couldn’t be narrowed the customer service person really had no explanation except to say that they can’t predict when they will be in town -- an emergency might happen.

I’m sure SaskPower has more than one or two crews so scheduling a work crew for a specific time and making sure they can commit should

not interfere with an emergency. If the scheduler has difficulty judging time there are software programs available that will help. Or, buy an app. There is an app for everything I’m sure there is an excellent app for organizing time schedules. Might cost $5.99 but SaskPower has just been granted a 3.5 per cent increase; I’m sure they can afford it.

I asked how many customers might be affected and how had they been notified. She told me advertising had been purchased on six radio stations, no print advertising was purchased.

She estimated maybe seven customers per day might be affected. I said that was pretty expensive advertising for 35 people (7 per day times 5 days). Really, picking up the phone and calling them would be cheaper and more effecitve.

And, excellent customer service.

At which point she changed her mind and said no it was more like 200 customers. That means 200 accounts that SaskPower has on file. There is probably more than one resident per account which means more actual “customers” were affected than just 200. She also told me that is was only residential customers that would be affected. Take note of the message taken from SaskPower’s Web site.

No where does it state residential customers only.

That means everyone was left with

up to six weeks in advance. A company as large as SaskPower and to be honest, efficiently run, then management has a pretty good idea of when and customers should be informed. Posting vague information is as useless as posting none.

I also appreciated a customer care representative taking the time to call me with an explanation. It validates Tremblay’s statement that SaskPower takes this type of thing seriously. So, I’m sure the 200 (plus) customers in Biggar affected by the latest possible power outage will recieve a phone call (in person, not automated) in the near future from a customer care representative.

As for their media relations that is another issue. Once I identified myself as the author of the opinion piece and the publisher of the newspaper, it should have been recognized that this is now a media issue and not a customer service issue. Although the customer care representative tried very hard to help me, there were a number of questions to which she did not know and could not supply the answers.

To comment, send an email to tip@sasktel.net or mail Box 40, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 or drop off at 122 Main Street Biggar, SK See Facebook posts, pg 5.

Letter to the Editor …

Dear Editor, Regarding the Biggar landfill: I appreciate the good garbage disposal system we have here and only have one question: Why, when we haul garbage to the dump ourselves, are we nor allowed to salvage something we can use?

I must be missing something but it seems to me that letting people take something

they can use helps them and makes less fill. Win-win.

Anyway, what about a small building where people can leave things they don’t need and others can take them.

Open to everyone it would not require anymore work or supervision. I have seen this in other places and it works well.

Bob Wiseman Biggar

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the possibility of their lives being disrupted at some point during the week. Maybe. Maybe not. Just as an added note: we listened to the radio at our office all day Monday and Tuesday and never heard an announcement so I guess that radio station was not on the advertising buy.

The customer care person also pointed to getting the message out on social media. She asked me if I had checked my accounts, I replied I did not have any accounts on any social media. To which she replied that she didn’t either. So, not only does SaskPower not reach the residents of the province using social media; it does not reach the people of Biggar; indeed it does not reach its own employees.

There are two schools on the East side of town, plus the community college. The high school is in the middle of final exams for the first semester. That’s a pretty large student body that could be affected. Very likely these facilities would be considered commercial but if they only took the information from Web site they would not know they would be exempt.

Rather difficult for teachers and staff to make preparations.

Sometimes the power goes out and there is no notice. Understandable.

But, when maintenance needs to be done or power lines need to be moved, these jobs are scheduled. Sometimes

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Museum tells the Olympic story from the beginning The Olympics will start in February. There is always lots of interest in the Winter Olympic Games mainly because Canada seems to excel in the winter sports. But, there is one area of the world that maintains an Olympic presence all the time.

The Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. This facility houses a permanent collection of all things related to the Olympics. More than 10,000 artifacts tell the story of the Games since the beginning. It is the largest archive collection in the world.

Past Olympians, records, equipment, torches, are all showcased. The exhibition is located on three floors -- Olympic World, Olympic Games and Olympic Spirit. Over 3,000 square metres of memorabilia on display for the 250,000 plus visitors to view.

The first floor introduces visitors to the history starting with the ancient Games and telling the story of the rebirth of the modern Games. There is a display of Olympic torches and many video clips of

opening ceremonies. contributions of archiThe second floor focus- tects, creators and voles on the sports events. unteers who commit to Sporting making sure equipment the Games can be are a sucseen and cess. visitors The receive grounds some surrounding backthe Museum ground on have not the Youth been forOlympic gotten.

Games Here, the and the relationship Paralymbetween the pic Games. sports and More art is showvideo clips cased. There of athletes are sculpand their Peggy Hasein tures of accomsports figplishments ures in varican be seen at the viewous poses -- The Ameriing stations. can Athlete by August The third floor is all Rodin; Les Footballeurs about the Olympic Spirit. by Niki de Saint Phalle; The displays here take on a tribute to pole vaulta more interactive mode ing by Lucien Wercolas visitors can test their lier from Luxembourg; balance, agility and men- and an interesting piece tal skills with exercises.

by Swiss sculptor Jean Many medals are also Tinguely which combines on display. Travelling a hockey stick, a boar’s exhibits are featured on head and a motorbike occasion. wheel.

It is a tribute to the The Museum is the participants but there are brainchild of Juan Antopeople in the background nio Samaranch, past who work hard to make president of the IOC. It the Games a reality. The was founded in 1993 but Museum recognized the 2012-13 was a milestone.

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This is a sidebar to the editorial on Page 4. I do not have a Facebook account so I borrowed one from a friend to see if there was anything posted concerning the power outage. We checked his “friends” and there was nothing. After about 20 minutes of searching we found this one posting. There were 11 comments so even estimating another 30 saw the posting and didn’t comment, that is hardly effective

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During this time renovations took which saw the expansion of the Museum allowing for more exhibits. It is now one of the major tourist attractions in Lausanne. The city has been home to the International Olympic Committee for 100 years so building the museum there was a natural fit.

Lausanne is no stranger to the Olympics and its partners. As well as being the host city for the IOC, 15 international sports federations have relocated their headquarters to the city, not to mention the Court of Artbitration for Sports and the doping control analysis laboratory.

Lausanne claims the Olympics never end in its city. It has been officially proclaimed the Olympic Capital and the link between international sports and the city remains strong.

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6 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

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This piece happened quite a few years ago (in 1945 to be exact!), but was not written until many years later (not so exact!) and named “Memories of an Old Crock!� (making it kind of exact!).

But with the writer’s failing memory (and everything else!) the publisher said mebbe I should change the name a little, so here goes, eh?

Memories of an Old Cluck!

There must be a million controversial types in our world! Heck! We knew a guy who drove 20 miles to get some live lobsters so that he could drop them into some boiling water and then eat them.

Shhhhhhh, eh?

One fellow told us of a bunch of African fellows who met regularly to diet on a soup made of anthill bugs of Nigeria! Ssshhhh again, eh! But bugs and lobsters aside, Y.T. wants

to tell of the meal he remembers most...

We were moving down the Rhurland (in the II war). We had just left the Hochwald Forest and were cutting through the Balberger Wald, toward the Canton Bridge, when suddenly on being fired on quite a bit, Mayor McCordie said: “We had better move into this old house!�

We moved in! But they must have seen where we went and started to drop a few mortar bombs upon us.

We were kind of lucky; that old house had been

fortified as part of the vaunted “Siegfried Line� of German defense of the Rhur and had a cement floor in it which kept moving up and down with each explosion but didn’t break.

We had been fed back before we had left the Hochwald, but were Bob Mason getting a little hungry again and searched all through the basement shelves for something to eat!

A lot of the guys stayed dug-in outside, lest we be attacked, but about 10 stayed inside to be near the Major. Y.T. just sat in on corner beside an

Notable Notes

old crock, half filled with what looked like lard.

There was a bit of dust on top.

The boys looked all over! They found a lot of canned fruit on some of shelves, but the more they looked, the hungrier they got. Every now and then, the men outside came in and asked about food. The small cans of meat and the few soda biscuits we had been given were not enough!

Finally Y.T. thot: “Mebbe some of this lard will help us get by.� And in a kind of desperation he scraped the top dust off the lard.

It was honey! And when word got around, it only lasted about 10 minutes!

High class food outlets may have their “chicken a la king� and “rack of lamb�, but Y.T.’s most memorable meal was “Lard a la old Crock�, eh.

Talk about grasping at straws, eh?

Reports from January 10, Asquith Council Meeting Utilities: Inspection at the water plant by the Water Security Agency found all was compliant.

Streets and Town Property: On January 8, 2018 there was some vandal-

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fair Health Care Even though the province’s 12 health regions are now the Saskatchewan Health Authority, we are still your health ombudsman.

If you think a health service has been unfair to you, and you have not been able to resolve the problem, we may be able to help.

We are independent, impartial and confidential.

ism at the town office and at senior’s centre, with youth spreading nails where vehicles park.

They have been identified and will be slated to do some community service to recompense their behaviour.

Fire and First Responders: The Asquith Fire Department has put the addition to fire hall on hold until they have more funding.

Finance: Asquith Town Office will be having an audit of the

2017 fiscal year on February 6, 2018.

Waste Disposal; Rink, Cemetery, Sportsgrounds; Recreation Committee; Town Personnel; Policing; Building Asquith: no reports.

Building Permits: none.

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Forward!

There were two tables in play for Kaiser the afternoon of Monday, January 22.

At the close of play, cash prizes went to the following: first – Ken Pearce; second – Ann Muc; third – Grant Gamble; fourth – Marie Roesch. Grant Gamble and Ken Pearce had the highest scoring

game of the day with a score of 86.

There was a single carpet in play for carpet bowling the afternoon of January 23. At the close of the afternoon, the team of Pat Turner, Emily Liska and Agnes Small defeated the team of Gail Herzberg, June Hoppe, Marie

Roesch, Dinah Kegler.

Our condolences go out to Jim Kerr and family at the loss of Josie. Josie was a former board member and participated in many aspects of our organization. A lunch, following her funeral, was held in our hall on Thursday, January 25.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Canola market becoming murky

by Calvin Daniels One truth about farming is that acres tend to flow to crops deemed to have the best chance of a good return.

On first look that statement is rather obvious, and would seem to make sense. If a crop is enjoying good prices it would be wise to grow that crop.

Of course the problem that arises is that good prices today are far from a guarantee of good prices by the time the next crop comes off.

Prices can dip rather quickly in the world of commodities which at the heart of their markets rely on supply and demand.

Certainly over the years government trade subsidies from one country, or another, trade barrier

tariffs and other outside pressures have circumvented the supply and demand mechanic of markets, but the amount of a crop available to the world market, and the amount buys need to fulfill their requirements remains a key factor.

And therein lies an ongoing reality for producers.

Producers see good prices as a signal to boost production. They do that by looking to seed more acres. In upping seeded acres they send a message to the market that supply will grow, putting downward pressure on prices. It’s a cycle replayed on an almost annual basis.

So with canola futures edging toward $500 per tonne, thanks to a lower American dollar and soy-

The situation has the beans seeming to have potential to be more burfound their low benchmark, farmers here seem densome on the market to see the crop as one when coupled with the to make a predicdollar on tion via moving forAg Canada ward. which sugWitness gests large a forecast ending from Agristocks of two million culture and tonnes for Agri-Food the current Canada crop year predicting and 2.25 a one milmillion by lion acre July 2019. increase in That would canola area compare in 2018 with the compared to 2017. If Calvin Daniels 1.3 million you estitonnes mate a 30 carried forbushel per acre crop ward from this past crop that means a significant year. increase in production The situation is one could hit the world marwhere the signal to proket in the fall of this year. duce may well stagnate

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prices moving through the current year, and into 2019.

And of course Canadian Prairie farmers are not the lone producers on canola either, and some interesting developments may be taking place stateside regarding the crop.

The U.S. Canola Association is looking at a program whereby farmers would receive a federal subsidy for growing the crop – see the outside influences in prices mentioned earlier.

USCA is putting forward a proposal in conjunction with the Nation-

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

New Agri-Food Innovation Centre officially opens in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan’s agrifood industry celebrated the grand opening of the new Agri-Food Innovation Centre (AFIC), a 43,000-square foot facility that will diversify the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre’s (Food Centre) capacity to develop and process products from concept to commercialization.

Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, on behalf of Agriculture and AgriFood Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Bains, and Premier Brad Wall joined representatives of the Food Centre in officially opening the $17.5 million facility in Saskatoon, January 25.

The Food Centre is the primary source of food product development and commercialization for the Saskatchewan food industry. The creation of the AFIC supports the expansion of Saskatchewan’s agri-food processing sector and introduces a dedicated multi-tenant food processing incubator, extrusion line, expanded drying capabilities and fermentation technologies. It will also house new labs, a pilot plant for product and process development, and expanded capacity

for pulse and cereal processing. The Food Centre will continue to operate the federally inspected pilot plant housed on the University of Saskatchewan campus.

“Over the last decade, Saskatchewan has been either the number one or number two Agrifood exporter among the provinces, and the Food Centre helps us diversify what we export,” Wall said. “The Centre already produces “meat” products made from plants, like ginger beef and chicken fingers, and through the years has helped Saskatchewan companies like Three Farmers and Zak Organics commercialize their products.

This expansion will mean the development of even more products, the creation of more jobs and the further diversification of our economy.”

Saskatchewan’s valueadded food processing sector has grown tremendously in the last decade and now includes 300 companies that export $4 billion worth of goods annually and employ 5,000 people.

“The new Agri-Food Innovation Centre will broaden the capabilities of the current Food Centre and open new opportunities for Saskatchewan’s agri-food sector,” Food Centre President

Dan Prefontaine said. “It will assist Saskatchewan producers and processors to bridge the gap from development to commercialization and introduce higher value-added agricultural products into the global marketplace. With support from our industry and these enhanced services, the Agri-Food Innovation Centre will position our industry to be strong leaders in innovation and technology for the food processing sector.”

Construction of the AFIC was made possible with $9 million through Growing Forward 2, the federal-provincial agricultural policy framework, and $4.35 million from Western Economic Diversification Canada. Additional support came from SaskPulse, SaskCanola and other industry organizations and the Food Centre’s capital reserve.

Since its inception in 1997 as a not-for-profit organization, the Food Centre has worked with clients representing various sectors of the food industry and developed more than 800 products.

More than 300 food processing companies in Saskatchewan produce a wide range of cereal, meat, dairy and bakery products, and food ingredients. These proces-

al Sunflower Association and the American Honey Producers Association to increase the acres planted to canola and sunflowers to provide more suitable habitat for honey bees and wild pollinators. U.S. growers receive subsidies for adopting conservation stewardship practices such as no-till seeding and variable rate fertilizer application.

Such a move will add another level to the market pressures on the crop should the program being officially launched and farmers in the US adopt it in a major way.

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Who do you like to win biathlon, Martha?

It’s time for the Winter Olympics, where every four years, some guy in Canada turns on the TV and says to his wife: “Hey Martha, they’re skiing and then stopping to shoot rifles again.”

That would be the biathlon, of course, one of the more obscure sports that’s part of the Winter Olympics program, which are being held in PyeongChang, South Korea starting Feb. 9.

There are a few, shall we say, sports that are lesser known to the general population, although those who are aficionados of luge, bobsled and ski jumping would take great offence at referencing their sports as obscure.

People who take part in those sports are certainly some of the best athletes in the world, because a sport such as ski jumping takes not only skill and flair, but extreme courage, too. And even though most Canadians couldn’t offer 25 intelligent words in describing the difference between luge, bobsled and skeleton, those competitors have to

be strong, athletic, agile and dedicated. Not to mention the courage to go fast. Really fast.

But for most Canadians who turn on their TV sets to watch the action, they will be concentrating on the favourites of the Olympics — downhill skiing, speedskating, figure skating, hockey and curling.

Canada’s hockey teams will have medal opportunities, even though our country is sending a men’s team of relative unknowns, because the NHL owners have refused to allow its servants to compete. So instead of Crosby, McDavid and Price on our side, we have the likes of Brulé, Bourque (Rene, not Ray), Klinkhammer and Vey. Other countries will be equally disadvantaged, so watch the Canadian hockey version of an adult Bad News Bears team vie for gold.

The women’s hockey should be among the most exciting competition, because Canada and the U.S. invariably battle it out for gold and this

B.C. backcountry — flies year should be no differaround during the Big Air ent. Our curling teams, snowboarding event. Big led by Kevin Koe and Air I could watch every Rachel Homan, are goldyear. Luge? Every four medal favourites, and years is quite enough for our usual array of skatme. ers, skiers • Dwight and sledPerry of ders will the Seattle undoubtTimes: “The edly come London Daily home with Mail says a medals. jet-powered Skaters mobility will be in scooter was the spotsuccessfully light, as tested, boastice dancing a top ers Tessa speed of 70 Virtue and miles-perScott Moir hour. So if will carry NASCAR was our flag during the Bruce Penton ever thinking about startopening ing a senior ceremonies and Patrick circuit.”

Chan is a contender for • Conan O’Brien of gold in men’s singles.

TBS: “Professional race Personally, I’ll be watchcar driver Danica Pating the hockey, curling, rick is dating again, skiing and a little bit of after breaking up with the rest, but I’ll program her previous boyfriend, the PVR to catch the a NASCAR driver. When action when comeback asked why that relationkid Mark McMorris of ship didn’t work out, PatRegina — who nearly rick explained, ‘We were killed himself last year just going in circles.’” when he crashed into a • From the Chicago tree at full speed in the

Penton on sports

Tribune, deftly avoiding any mention of Packers QB Aaron Rodgers: “Racing driver and Bears fan Danica Patrick confirms she’s dating Bachelorette winner’s brother.”

• Bob Molinaro, in the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, on Serena Williams winning the Australian Open a year ago while eight weeks pregnant: “I think we’ve finally found something not even Roger Federer can do on a tennis court.”

• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “New York Mets announced their spring training would include a circus again this year. Welcome back, Tim Tebow!”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “I had a dream the New England Patriots were called for having 14 men on the field including the referees.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Ex-WWE star Christy Hemme just gave birth to quadruplets.

Things got a little tense during delivery when she broke a chair over her obstetrician’s head.”

• RJ Currie’s groaner of the week: “SportsCentre showed an errant basketball grazing the head of a high-school ref and taking his toupee with it.

The poor guy. He had the rug pulled out from over him?”

• Said Dwight Perry about the same incident: “Thus introducing a new term to basketball lexicon — the hairball.”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “New England Patriot, Rob Gronkowski, was at practice following concussion testing. It was not encouraging, however, when, after practice, Gronk asked the blocking dummy for her phone number.”

• Kaseberg again: “The Baltimore Ravens’ first round draft pick, Marlon Humphrey, was arrested for robbery.

That is an unfortunate first strike, because, in the NFL, you only get 32 strikes.”

• Care to comment?

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Macklin Mohawks vs Biggar Nationals January 26 Scoring Summary Period 1: Nationals, 13:15 - Tyler Borstmayer (Josh Shatford, Justin Edin).

Period 2: Nationals, 18:27 - Liam Boyle (Clark McNulty, Mike Ferguson); Mohawks, 12:41 Cody McKinnon (Brian Hillis, Zak Stebner).

Period 3: Nationals, 19:46 - Josh Shatford (Kyle Dilosa); Nationals, 16:56 - Josh Shatford (Kyle Dilosa).

Penalty Summary Period 1: Nationals, 9:24 - Mike Ferguson, TripSCORING

1

2

ping (2); Mohawks, 6:21 - Jarret Hillis, Roughing (2); Nationals, 6:21 - Mike Ferguson, Roughing (2).

Period 2: No Penalties.

Period 3: Nationals, 13:12 - Justin Edin, Slashing (2); Mohawks, 8:43 - Jarret Hillis, Goaltender Interference (2); Mohawks, 8:25 - Adam Gerling, Roughing (2); Nationals, 8:25 - Justin Edin, Roughing (2); Mohawks, 0:25 - Raegan Feser, Roughing (2); Nationals, 0:25 - Kyle Dilosa, Roughing (2).

3

TOTAL

Mohawks Nationals

0 1

1 1

0 2

1 4

SHOTS

1

2

3

TOTAL

Mohawks Nationals

8 20

16 22

14 13

Power Plays Mohawks Nationals

0 for 5 0 for 4

38 55

Biggar National netminder, Ryan Knapton, is about to snag one of a whopping 51 shots versus the Macklin Mohawks. Knapton was key in the Nats 4-1 win. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Biggar Bowling Scores January 22-25 Monday Mixed: MHS, Greg Love, 273; WHS, Jen Heimbecker, 212; MHT, Jason Raschke, 652; WHT, Jen Heimbecker.

Tuesday New Horizons: MHS, Jack Eckart, 205; WHS, June Hoppe, 187; MHT, Jack Eckart, 500; WHT, June Hoppe,

462.

Thursday Seniors: MHS, Jim Brown, 180; WHS, Esther Singer, 193; MHT, Jack Eckart, 482; WHT, Esther Singer, 511.

YBC January 24-25 Bowlasaurus: BHS, Asher Bailey, 79; GHS, Ellie Hawes, 72.

Pee Wee: BHS, Domi-

nic Raschke, 171; GHS, Brinley Sims, 103; BHD, Dominic Raschke, 287; GHD, Zuri Bailey, 191.

Bantam: BHS, Sawyer Heimbecker, 122; GHS, Oriana Gosselin, 126; BHT, Sawyer Heimbecker, 432; GHT, Oriana Gosselin, 312.

Juniors: BHS, Tristan

Otterson, 186; GHS, Jayla Boobyer, 220; BHT, Tristan Otterson, 460; GHT, Jayla Boobyer, 570.

Seniors: BHS, Justin Otterson, 183; GHS, Hailey Boobyer, 234; BHT, Justin Otterson, 435; GHT, Hailey Boobyer, 580.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018

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Eugenia ‘Jean’ Greniuk June 2, 1924 - January 28, 2018 Providing innovative rail support We sadly announce the peaceful services for 40 years. passing of Eugenia ‘Jean’ Greniuk on We employ people with a variety of rail and industrial skills.

January 28, 2018 at the age of 93 Looking for a regular schedule, ownership opportunities and competitive wages? years old. She Consider a career with Cando. was born in Minsk, Russia on More than a job. Think career. Think ownership.

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Institute of Native missed. brydenconstruction Studies and Applied andtransport.ca A special thank-you to all her friends Research. in Biggar who watched over her durSelection Committee members should ANNOUNCEMENT ing her last years there and took the time to send cards, letters and possess the following: MEDICAL TRAN° MÊtis ancestry with enquiries to her while she was livsolid knowledge of MÊtis SCRIPTION! InFARM STRESS ing in Leduc. They were very much history and culture; ° knowledge, skills, and demand career!

LINE appreciated. expertise in the area of Employers have IF YOU ARE Funeral Service will be held on SATtraining & employment; EXPERIENCING w ork-at -hom e SYMPTOMS URDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2018 at 11:00 ° solid knowledge of OF STRESS, labour market and positions availa.m. from Biggar United Church, THE FARM STRESS training trends within LINE IS AVAILABLE Biggar, Sask. with Rev. Jo-Ann Hills able. Get online the area of impact and 24/7 AT be reputable, with a officiating. training you solid history of 1-800-667-4442 Grondin Funeral Services entrusted need from an community service. with arrangements, “Our family servemployer-trustPriority will be given to ing your family since 1963â€?, 306-948ed program. someone living in one 2669, www.grondinfuneralservice. of the following MĂŠtis Visit: CareerRegions: com Step.ca/MT or Western Region III, gfsc1 Eastern Region IIA and 1-855-768-3362

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MEMORIAM

Effie Kissick who passed away February 4, 2017. “To a good life came a peaceful end.

She died as she lived, everyone’s friend, Upright and just in all her ways Loving and kind to the end of her days.

We saw her suffer, heard her sigh, We could do nothing but sit close by, We have lost, but Heaven has gained, One of the best the world contained.�

Lovingly remembered and greatly missed by Effie’s family‌ Gordon, Tom, Shirley, Doug, Richard, Don, spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

MEMORIAM ALLARD: In loving memory of Charlotte, who passed away January 25, 2010 “Gentle in manner, patient in pain, Our dear mother left us, Heaven to gain.

With nature so gentle and action so kind, It’s hard in this world her equal to find.�

Lovingly remembered by Dave; Gord, Kary, MacKenzie, Jayden, Clayton, Kieran; Rick, Jen; B.J., Kent, Reid and Charlee 5p1 DEARING: In memory of Kenneth who passed away January 29, 2017. “We hold our tears when we speak your name, But the ache in our hearts remains the same.

No one can know the sorrow we share, When the family meets and you’re not there.

Though absent, you are near; Still loved and missed, so very dear.�

Forever loved and never forgotten,

Love‌ Esther 5p1

CARDS OF THANKS The Kerr family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the outpouring of caring and support during our time of grief after the loss of our dear mother and wife of sixty-one years, Josephine Kerr. For those of us who have moved far away, it was heartwarming to be once again received by the community we all still call home, even though we have been gone for so long. There is no substitute for the sense of belonging that we shared in Biggar over the past two weeks, when our grief and sorrow was eased by visits from friends and family. There are too many names to mention individually, so we will just say that we appreciate each word, deed and hug.

Our stomachs were nurtured by donated food, and our hearts were nurtured by kind words and shared memories. Those of us who have ventured far from home know now that the life we were able to live of absolute safety and security is not shared by children elsewhere, and that coming home to a house full of the smell of fresh-baked bread or chocolate cake made us a fortunate minority.

We will miss our mother greatly over the coming months and years, but we will do our best to keep her alive by planting the seeds of her love and our community wherever we call home. bfsc1

Coming THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1: Biggar & District Arts Council presents‌ “100 MILE HOUSEâ€?, 7:30 p.m., 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 or online www.ticketpro.ca 4c2 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4: 2 p.m., St. Gabriel Church Choir presents‌ Songs of Hope, Peace and Love at St. Gabriel Church, 7th Ave. West, Biggar. Admission: donation (portion of proceeds to Biggar Food Bank). Coffee, dessert and marvelous music!

3p3 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5: Donors Choice Annual meeting, 7 p.m. at New Horizons boardroom. Donors Choice Board members and a Representative from local organizations supported by Donors Choice, please, please attend. We need your support.

3c3 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10: Biggar & District Health Services Foundation Inc. presents 7th Annual DINNER, DANCE & AUCTION, “Country Hoedown� Fundraiser; at Biggar Community Hall with Country Poet, Live Music by “Better than Nothing�. Ticket purchase = chance to win 1 of 2 $1000 cash prizes. Reserved Tables available for 8. $50/person at de Moissac Jewellers. 5:30, doors and Silent Auction open; 6:30, Dinner; Live Auction, Cowboy Poet and dance to follow.

49c6 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13: Pancake supper, 5 - 7 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons. Pancakes, sausage, ham, strawberries and cream, and a drink, $10 per person; ages 5 and under FREE. Gluten-free available. Sponsored by St. Paul’s Anglican Church.

5c2 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23: 7:00 p.m., Benefit Concert by local talent for Biggar & District Food for Thought (Food Bank) at Biggar United Church, 905 Quebec St. Admission‌ donation of cash or food for the Food Bank. Treats and coffee to follow. For more information call Biggar United Church office 306-948-2280 or Ben Bernier, 306386-7216. Everyone welcome, you won’t want to miss this one!

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018

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THURSDAY MARCH 1 THURSDAY, 1: Biggar & DisDis trict Arts Council presents… “HENDERSON-KOLK DUO”, 7:30 p.m., 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 or online www.ticketpro.ca 4c6 FRIDAY, MARCH 23: 7:30 p.m., SATURDAY, MARCH 24: 2:00 & 7:30 p.m.; SUNDAY, MARCH 25: 2:00 p.m.… New Creation Community Players presents “The New Mel Brooks Musical, Young Frankenstein” at Biggar Majestic Theatre.

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‌ Moe, cont. from pg 3 carbon tax being imposed

by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government – even if it means taking the feds to court. “I will fight for this province.

I will fight for our economy to ensure that we do not have a carbon tax, “ he said. “Justin Trudeau, if you’re wondering how far I will go, just watch me.�

Wall fires parting shots Many of Moe’s statements echoed ones made by Premier Wall in his final address to the party at Saturday’s convention.

Defiant in his exit as he was in his final years as leader of the Sask. Party, Wall began by imploring the party to unite in the aftermath of the leadership race, and face the challenges that lie ahead. Namely, the 2020 general election. “It is important that the state of the party be strong tonight because of what lies ahead, because of what we will need to do in the future, and because of what we will need to do on behalf of the province in 2020,� he said.

From there, Wall used his 30-minute address to fire parting shots at the opposition: the opposition NDP in Saskatchewan, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s NDP government,

and the federal government.

Taking aim at the feds first, Wall said the Sask. Party would continue its opposition to the federal carbon tax, and that it wouldn’t seek approval from Ottawa on its Made-in-Saskatchewan strategy to combat climate change, or any other policies. “We don’t work for the feds.

This party works for the people of Saskatchewan,� he said.

Turning to the Saskatchewan NDP next, Wall denounced the party’s cynicism about the province’s future prospects, and its discomfort with the province’s reliance on the oil and gas, and mining sectors.

He added that, going forward, the Sask. Party must continue to be the party of hope and optimism. “If we come out of this convention today‌ if we come out humble and hard-working and disciplined, offering a vision and a program worthy of this great province, if we come out of here united behind a leader, well, then hope wins,â€? he said. “Because this is the new Saskatchewan, and hope wins here.â€?

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Unity Miners vs Biggar Nationals January 27 Scoring Summary Period 1: Nationals, 12:11 - Josh Shatford (Kyle Dilosa, Tyler Borstmayer); Miners, 6:14 Behn Robertson (Mark Ganter, Ashton Hewson).

Period 2: Miners, 17:23 - Trace Sperle (Mark Ganter); Nationals, 11:06 - Clark McNulty (Mike Ferguson); Nationals, 3:29 - Justin Edin (Kyle Dilosa, Tyler Borstmayer); Miners, 2:29 Jake McMillan (Braden Lacoursiere, Ashton Hewson); Miners, 1:25 Behn Robertson (Ashton Hewson, Braden Lacoursiere).

Period 3: Miners, 8:50 - Dillon Forbes (Ashton

Team Wilkie Outlaws Macklin Mohawks Kindersley Red Lions Eatonia Huskies Unity Miners Biggar Nationals Kerrobert Tigers Luseland Mallards

Hewson, Behn Robertson); Nationals, 3:35 Kyle Dilosa (Justin Edin, Tyler Borstmayer); Miners, 0:19 - Mark Ganter (Behn Robertson).

Penalty Summary Period 1: Nationals, 5:15 - Derek Argue, Cross Checking (2); Miners, 1:02 - Nolan Acton, Interference (2).

Period 2: Nationals, 12:09 - Kyle Dilosa, Boarding (2); Miners, 4:52 - Cody Bosch, Interference (2); Nationals, 0:07 - Justin Edin, Tripping (2).

Period 3: Nationals, 14:52 - Josh Shatford, Misconduct (10); Nationals, 14:52 - Josh Shatford,

SCORING

1

2

3

TOTAL

Miners Nationals

1 1

3 2

2 1

SHOTS

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2

3

TOTAL

Miners Nationals

6 12

18 20

12 13

36 45

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6 4

Power Plays Miners Nationals

0 for 8 0 for 5

Misconduct (10); Nationals, 14:52 - Josh Shatford, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2); Nationals, 14:52 - Josh Shatford, Game Misconduct: 2nd Misconduct of Game; Min-

ers, 8:01 - Cam Chalmers, Hooking (2); Nationals, 7:13 - Kyle Dilosa, Slashing (2); Miners, 4:35 Cody Bosch, Slashing (2); Miners, 3:27 - Cam Chalmers, Boarding (2).

Regular Season Standings GP

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19 12 11 9 9 9 7 4

1 7 7 7 10 10 11 15

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

OTL PTS GF GA DIFF 0 1 2 4 1 1 2 1

38 25 24 22 19 19 16 9

157 87 106 89 103 104 106 103

71 90 106 91 99 129 107 162

+86 -3 0 -2 +4 -25 -1 -59

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The Government of Canada has a duty to inform all Canadians about its programs, services, policies and decisions. Communication is central to the Government of Canada’s work and contributes directly to the Canadian public’s trust in their government.

The government must tailor messages to specific audiences to reach Canadians regardless of where they reside and ensure that new communications approaches are balanced with traditional methods.

In 2015/16 the government’s total media spend was $30.2 million.1 Every week in Canada, over 1,000 community newspapers circulate almost 19 million copies in key metropolitan areas, rural and remote regions, and all areas in between.2 83% of Canadians are local community newspaper readers.3 72% of Canadians want to see advertising for government programs and services in newspapers.4 Canadians trust advertising content in newspapers more than any other media.5 Less than 2% of the government’s total media spend was in community newspapers.1 34% of the government’s total media spend was online.1 24% of Canadians don’t use social media.4 Less than one in five look at any advertising on social media.4 Display ad click through rates in Canada are 0.09%.6 Of the $5.5 billion spent on internet advertising in Canada in 2016, an estimated 72% went to Google and Facebook.7 If there is a genuine will to reach ALL Canadians then there must be an investment in meaningful communication with citizens through community newspapers.

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Blazers, Saints fight it out . . . St. Gabriel Junior Saint, Angel Rei Dalisay has possession of the ball while Biggar Central School Blazer Herin Patel, right, defends while fellow Blazer Justin Hanson, far left, and Saint Aljo Villanueva await, January 25 at BCS. Blazers won the contest 76-32. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

1. GOVERNMENT OF CANADA PUBLIC SERVICES AND PROCUREMENT 2. NEWS MEDIA CANADA SNAPSHOT REPORT 2017 3. VIVIDATA 2016 Q2 READERSHIP DATABASE 4. TOTUM RESEARCH 2016

5. COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS DRIVE RESULTS 2017 6. DOUBLE CLICK FOR ADVERTISERS 7. CANADIAN MEDIA CONCENTRATION RESEARCH PROJECT

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018

16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

Government approves reduced rate increase for SaskPower in 2018 After a thorough review, the Government of Saskatchewan has decided to accept the recommendation for a 3.5 per cent rate increase for SaskPower, compared to the original request of five per cent.

As planned, the increase will come into effect March 1. This represents an increase of approximately $4 on monthly residential power bills.

“Every year, SaskPower is keeping up with new records of power consumption, while working to keep power rates as low as possible,” Minister Responsible for SaskPower Dustin Duncan said.

“They face an important challenge to maintain and grow our power grid.

With their revised fiscal forecasts during the rate review period, gov-

ernment agrees with the Rate Review Panel that SaskPower can meet this challenge in 2018 with a lower increase. We will continue to challenge SaskPower, and all government agencies, to do more with less, and without compromising service to Saskatchewan homes and businesses.”

In its rate application, SaskPower outlined the investment of the rate increase in major maintenance and growth projects to reduce the number and duration of power outages; modernize the power grid; meet the growing demand for more power; and help SaskPower reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent from 2005 levels, by 2030.

“It’s a balancing act that we take very seriously,” SaskPower President and CEO Mike Marsh said. “Electricity is vital in all our lives and for our economy. The power has to be on when and where we need it. SaskPower also has to be financially responsible with its operations. That’s why we’ve optimized our processes, reduced administrative costs and we plan to reduce this spending by an additional $142 million in the next three years using various restraint measures. This 3.5 per cent will allow us to continue investing in the grid and we will investigate additional ways to save money to compensate for this lower-than-planned increase.”

Drug pricing initiative to provide millions in savings for Saskatchewan Saskatchewan residents will soon benefit from lower prices on generic drugs. A new national generic drug initiative will result in $6 million in savings in the first year and up to $50 million in savings over the next five years for the Saskatchewan Drug Plan.

Savings for patients and employers are expected to match or exceed those achieved by the provincial government.

Through the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA), provinces and territories have developed a new initiative with the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA) to significantly reduce the

price of some of Canada’s most commonly prescribed generic drugs.

“We know medicine is expensive, and our government is committed to providing Saskatchewan residents with the best value for the important drugs they rely on,” Health Minister Jim Reiter said. “In addition to benefitting the public, it benefits the province as well. The savings we realize will help our public drug plan provide coverage for new and innovative drugs, and increase the plan’s sustainability.”

As of April 1, 2018, the prices of nearly 70 generic drugs will be reduced by 25 to 40 per cent,

resulting in overall discounts of up to 90 per cent off the price of their brand-name equivalents.

Generic drugs included in the initiative are used to treat a variety of conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and depression.

The initiative also includes a commitment from generic drug manufacturers to continue bringing new generic drugs to the Canadian market and ensure a stable supply of generic drugs across the country.

Saskatchewan served as a co-lead, along with British Columbia and Ontario, in developing this initiative.

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:

COUNCILLOR: Village of Landis (Number to be Elected: Two) will be received by the undersigned on the 21st day of February, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Village of Landis Office at 100 Pricess Street and during regular business hours on February 8th to February 21st, 2018 at 100 Princess Street.

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