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Rugged Little Delight . . . Rugged Little Thing husband and wife duo, Ryan and Jille Shotton were a music lovers dream as they hit the Biggar Majestic Theatre, January 26. The Saskatoon-based bluegrass/folk team brought a unique performance to the Majestic, setting toes a tappin’. Check out biggarindependent.ca this Friday for video highlights of the concert. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Biggar hockey players hosted their Minor Hockey Days at the Jubilee Stadium, January 28, facing teams from Perdue, Asquith, Macklin and Kerrobert.

Initiation, Mighty Mites, Atom, Novice, Pee Wee and Bantam hit the ice for a day that celebrated hockey in our town. A day of fun with the greatest game of all - athletes went home tired but happy, and parents, grandparents and fans had plenty to talk about!

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Love, Lust and Laughter fuel jazz comedy trio at Majestic Theatre this Saturday Comedy-jazz trio, Too Darn Hot, comes to the Biggar Majestic Theatre this Saturday for a free adult concert, all part of the Majestic’s Community Appreciation Weekend.

The appreciation weekend also features a free kids movie, “The Secret Life of Pets” on Saturday, 2 p.m., and a wine and cheese evening, on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Majestic’s Bielby Hall.

Saturday’s Too Darn Hot promises to have people laughing in the aisles.

Two menopausal women hardly seem the stuff of an uproariously funny, sensual and jazzy evening, but when Too Darn Hot hits the stage, that’s what audiences have come to expect.

Featuring Biggar’s own, Bonnie Logan, singer Wilma Groenen and guitarist Scott Triffo, it certainly isn’t common to combine humour with jazz and blues, but it works. It’s cool white wine and spicy chocolate on a hot summer evening. Of course

when humorist Logan gets involved the wine spills, chocolate melts and nobody can stand up in those damn heels.

The idea came to Logan when she tried out her body of bawdy adult material with some sexy vintage jazz. The combination was so much fun that she pitched the idea to Groenen who pitched the idea to Triffo.

Too Darn Hot was born.

The concept is perfect a special occasion that warrants tasteful pee your pants laughter and sexy, sexy jazz from the 1920s and ‘30s.

Artistic director of the Bassment jazz club in Saskatoon, Don Griffith, agrees.

“Too Darn Hot packed the Bassment. The group was thoroughly entertaining with something for everyone - great playing, great singing, and great stories that were both funny and poignant.”

Too Darn Hot consistently delivers high quality, professional entertain-

Bonnie Logan, Wilma Groenen and Scott Triffo bring Too Darn Hot to the Majestic ment while cultivating a homegrown, rootsy familiarity that makes audiences comfortable and relaxed. That is why after

two years of concerts, conferences and special occasion performances around Saskatchewan, fans keep coming back to enjoy the show.

Every show rocks the

Theatre, this Saturday evening. (Submitted Photo)

house with laughter and those special aha! moments that belong intimately to each audience member.

Too Darn Hot plays the Majestic Theatre for a free concert, celebrating the

Biggar Majestic’s Community Appreciation Weekend, this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited tickets are available at de Moissac Jewellers and The Biggar Independent.

Nominate that special lady for Mother of the Year celebrations currently being sought.

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Branches Enterprises, Box 1690, or to The Prairie Branches Enterprises is once Biggar Independent, Box 40. Deadline for again looking for nominations for their nominations is noon, April 14. annual fund raiser to be held at the BigThose special ladies will be honoured at gar Community Hall, Tuesday, May 3. As the Community Hall at 2 p.m. on May 2. in the past, this is not a competition - all Mothers will be recognized, all honoured.

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The debt must be brought under control We mustn’t forget that government debt has an immediate cost. Governments have to make interest payment on their debt every year. It’s not a choice. And doing so consumes government resources, leaving less money for other public priorities such as health care, education or even tax relief. --- Fraser Institute In March of 2016, it was reported that the national debt would grow to $150 billion over the next five years. This, at a time when, the Canadian economy is slowing down.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau was making promises to boost economic growth all the while lowering the federal debt-to-GDP ratio. Meanwhile the Fraser Institute predicted government debt would top $1.3 trillion.

The final figure is yet to be determined but all experts agree the debt is rising. And the interest on the debt is eating up spending the government could be using for social programs or even lowering taxes.

The Liberals argue that government spending will stimulate the economy, thus creating more jobs and adding to the revenues. Another selling point for the federal government is the fact that interest rates are the lowest ever, giving way to the argument that now is the best time to invest.

Still, when the federal government is spending in the neighbourhood of $25.9 billion just to make interest payments on the debt maybe it is time to take a second look at traditional thinking of running deficit budgets.

The fiscal year will end March 31 at which time, Canadians will be presented with a new budget. Hopefully there are some creative solutions instead of the same old, same old.

P.H.

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Trump’s economic agenda: uncertainty, risks and opportunities for Canada Glen Hodgson, Senior Fellow and Chair, Low Carbon Growth Economy New U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to do many things to make America great again. Some of these promises have major economic flaws with negative consequences, and his ongoing comments are adding to uncertainty. What are the major risks, and opportunities, for Canada from the Trump economic agenda?

The starting point for 2017 is solid.

The Conference Board of Canada believes the Canadian outlook has strengthened. We expect the implosion in oil-sector investment to end, foresee a modest recovery in commodity prices and improved export growth. Taken together, these factors mean Canadian growth will pick up to 1.9 per cent in 2017. The U.S. outlook is also solid, based on current policies. But the status quo is about to change.

The most important priorities for Canada are trade, fiscal and monetary policy, energy and pipelines, and immigration. Changes to oversight of financial services may benefit Canada in the near term, although relaxation of regulatory oversight could recreate longer-term systemic risks.

Trade policy is the top area for

concern because of Mr. Trump’s campaign promise to tear up the North American free-trade agreement (NAFTA) and his threat to impose a border tax on imports. Any arbitrary U.S. trade action would of course put Canadian economic interests at risk.

While Canada has the Canada– U.S. free-trade agreement as a fallback position if NAFTA wobbles, the strongest argument against arbitrary action by the Trump Administration is Canada–U.S. trade integration.

Over many decades, extensive crossborder value chains have been built, notably in the manufacturing sector.

For example, many light vehicles assembled in Canada have high levels of parts and other inputs imported from the United States. An import tax on autos assembled in Canada would in effect be a tax on related U.S. exports, which makes little policy sense. The Trump Administration risks shooting itself—and its constituents—in the foot if it acts arbitrarily toward Canada on trade policy.

It now appears the election promise is transforming into a desire to renegotiate NAFTA, which ought to be a two-way street. Canada would have an opportunity to demonstrate the advantages of North American trade integration, and to advance its inter-

benefits for the United States from its approval. More broadly, his protectionist attitudes could end up affecting the energy sector, most likely through unconstrained support for expanded U.S. domestic energy production. That scenario could crowd out expanded Canadian energy sales into the U.S. market. Improving access to global energy markets through new pipelines would then become all the more important for the Canadian energy sector.

The United States will take action to deter illegal immigration, even if mass deportations do not occur.

However, population and labour force growth are key factors in maintaining strong underlying economic-growth potential, so anti-immigration policies would not be good for long-term U.S. economic growth. The historic U.S. brand as a magnet for people to fuel its economy has already been affected.

None of us know what the Trump economic agenda will look like in detail, but it is bound to be challenging. If Canada is to avoid getting caught in the crossfire, nimble and responsive policy design and action will be much required in the months and years ahead.

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ests in items such as more openness to services trade, and reducing nontariff barriers.

On fiscal policy, Mr. Trump promised simultaneously to slash taxes, spend much more on infrastructure and defence, and balance the federal budget—which is not possible. Deep U.S. tax cuts and higher infrastructure spending could add a bit of short-term economic stimulus to the American economy, which would be good for Canadian exports. But larger annual U.S. fiscal deficits and much more public debt would eventually eat away at confidence.

When combined with tightening U.S. labour markets and possible border taxes, expansionary fiscal policy would fuel inflation and a faster increase in U.S. interest rates, with further upward pressure on the greenback. Canada would face multiple macroeconomic policy challenges, including whether to meet reductions in U.S. tax rates for business and individuals, and maintaining an independent monetary policy if economic conditions diverge widely.

On energy and pipelines, Mr. Trump said he would provide quick approval for the Keystone XL pipeline. But he also mused about greater

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When puzzle pieces fall into place the picture emerges

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tions -- double sided and three dimensional.

Double sided puzzles can be constructed from both sides. It does add a level of complexity as it is hard to distinguish the correct side of the piece being viewed. Three dimensional puzzles are just annoying. The thing about these puzzles is by the time you have assembled the bottom the top becomes fragile.

It’s like playing Jenga -one wrong move the the whole thing topples.

Everyone has a different strategy to building a puzzle. Some choose to put together an element of the design such as a tree or a house or an animal. Others put puzzles together by colour sorting the blues, greens, reds, and yellows. Another option is to sort by the shape of the puzzle pieces.

I have recently discovered puzzle apps for the

iPad and phone. You can choose however many puzzle pieces you want, there is no mess and it is all stored in your device

for you when you return.

The choices of artwork are many.

I actually think I may be addicted to this app.

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Oh, happy day! . . . Biggar Central School student, Alara Ormiston, is all smiles, gliding along the Jubilee ice, January 26. The kids hit the ice for a bit of exercise - and a bit of fun! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Biggar Lodge News

by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Hope everyone is well and keeping busy. My apologies for missing the last couple of weeks.

We were very busy with many different things and getting ready for February.

Monday the 16th, we had exercises in the morning.

After exercises, I showed the residents a video of my waterfall jumping in the Dominican Republic.

At 2:30 we had crossword puzzle. Tuesday was current events and Yahtzee. Team Snowman beat team Snow Flake.

Wednesday we had armchair travel. I showed residents pictures of my

holiday and showed them little trinkets from there.

We tried some chocolate that I brought back. We had t-ball at 2:30.

Thursday we had Bible Study, exercises and bingo.

Friday morning was Breakfast Club down Sky View. Then later in the morning we made mini pizzas. This was pizza week. In the afternoon we all gathered in the activity room to try them out with some pop.

Saturday was Jackpot Bingo and we watched “Beverly Hillbillies�.

Sunday morning the residents reminiscence over old catalogues. The Seventh Day Adventist

was here for church.

Monday January 23rd we had exercises and Jeopardy. Tuesday was current events and a card party. Some residents did crib while others played Old Maid. Other residents were decorating paper bags for our popcorn sale. Wednesday was bowling in the morning. One lady had a perfect score. At 2:30 we had a popcorn party. We tried different flavours of popcorn and had a great time visiting.

Thursday was Bible Study, exercises and Bingo.

Friday morning we had Breakfast Club down Prairie. At 10:30 we

opened a trunk from the Museum. It was filled with many items that we might have used at home back in the early days.

Many residents said their parents used those items. Later in the day we read more about the history of the trunk and of Biggar.

Saturday was picture bingo and movie.

Sunday morning was spent doing 1-1’s with the residents. Some residents enjoy doing puzzles, crafts, manicures or visits with the Recreation staff. We had church at 2:30.

Thank you again for reading my write-up.

Have a wonderful day.

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I’m not sure who said this quote but it is certainly accurate. Putting all the small pieces into place creates one large picture. It is the time it takes to assemble all those small pieces.

I do love putting together a jigsaw puzzle.

And, I generally choose between a 500 piece or 1,000 piece. The only problem with that is where to put it. You can’t leave it out on the dining room table because you might need the table to eat. You can’t possibly finish one in an evening.

I know there are all sorts of accessories that can be bought. Cases.

Boards. Frames. Roll up mats. But, I don’t own any of those and I don’t think I would use them.

I have a piece of finished wood that is mobile

--I can put it away if I am but today the majority having company or leave are made of cardboard. it out. It It is far easis easier to mass ily moved produce from locacardboard tion to puzzles. Artlocation. work, either It really a photograph isn’t big or printed enough, reproduction, as once is glued onto the frame the cardis assemboard before bled, I cutting. The must find board is fed someinto a press where to where the layout the shapes are Peggy Hasein cut. Again, pieces but it works. at one time I did read that the largthe shapes were cut with est commercial jigsaw knives which required puzzle has 32,000 pieces. a force of 700 tons to It measures 544 cm by push through the board.

192 cm. Way too big for The same results can be my small slab of wood. achieved with laser cuts.

Hopefully the picture is Water jet cutting is also not all one colour either. used. This enables the What a nightmare that machines to produce a would be. wider range of interlockJigsaw puzzles were ing designs. originally made of wood There are some varia-

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It’s always the small pieces that make the big picture.

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I imagine that there will be a lot of people “Pooh Pooh” this kind of thinking for “wheels” seem to be the thing out here anymore (have you ever been caught in Saskatoon’s five o’clock rush lately?) but actually, the saying “why walk when

you can ride?” should be reversed!

Walking (for those who can!), is one of the best exercises any of us can take, often, I think, that’s why we have legs!

Yours Truly isn’t the best walker nor the healthiest person in the

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Rosetown-Elrose Constituency 215 Main Street, Rosetown Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00 Tel: 306-882-4105 Fax: 306-882-4108 Toll free; 1-855-762-2233 E-mail: jimreitermla@sasktel.net Box 278, Rosetown SK S0L 2V0 Please call with questions or concerns

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Nathen will be making the same runs as I have been making for the last 27 years.

I would like to say THANK YOU for your loyal support. Wishing you all well in 2017! …Bob Kobelsky Nathen Keller’s phone number is 306-843-8177 Wilkie or call me Bob at 306658-4474 and I will pass the message on to him.

Once again, THANK YOU for all your support …Bob Kobelsky

Walking

country, but below, if the Reader can stand to read a little more of Y.T’s misspelled stuff, are some of the things he has done to keep his waistline down!

No 1: Lose his drivers license.

Mebbe the traffic people are doing a good thing there, eh?

Glaucoma, old age, et cetera apparently can’t be helped, and walking is a lot safer!

When we were just little kids, about three or four years old, Mother suddenly missed our young voices in the yard and, like all mothers, rapidly started looking for us!

We, as all young boys, wanted to go to town with Dad, but when he said “Not today!” and drove away, we promptly followed him!

For young boys, we did pretty good for the first couple of miles until Dad (now on his way home!)

Notable Notes

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saw us getting a drink of water at the neighbours well. The rest is history!

What Dad told us about young boys, leaving a frantic mother, we never ever forgot until our Bob Mason chubby little legs (chubby little legs are like that!) got a lot stronger and straighter.

That was back quite a few years when walking from here to there was in style, especially in the warm summers of our youth! Of course we often walked barefoot to get the milk cows from the small pasture.

Advice: Don’t walk directly behind a milk cow that has been eating green grass all day! End of advice!

We may not have had the cleanest feet in the country, but we did develop the sturdy strong legs that took us to our old country school each fall.

We may not have learned a lot at that school, but we did develop a good “understanding” that we were proud of later on!

I suppose a person should tell about those now old and weak legs that carried us across the many miles of our youth.

It was the 1930’s, and we walked the blownout hilltops of the “Dirty Thirties’’, looking for the artifacts of a civilization that had been here for centuries. Exploring the river hills, stooking the long rows of sheaves of 50c wheat, and, you guessed it, walking five miles into town to spend one large Edward VII copper that we found, bringing home two large “jaw breakers” that lasted us a week! We even played baseball, sometimes getting a “walk”.

Now when Y.T. swings a fly swatter, he hits the odd bug!

Y.T. likes to boast now and then, how far he

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snowshoed the “presnowmobile” days, but has a hard time telling about tramping farmeggs a couple of miles out to the main road during the blizzards of 1948-49 (how stupid can an oldtimer be, eh?)

In those years I even walked from Battleford to Perdue one time.

A few years after Phyllis and Y.T. were married, a neighbour, “Joe”, and I walked one stormy night, a mile to another fellow’s place to play bridge (how crazy can card-players get, eh?). A howling mad blizzard got up and on our way home our eyelids froze up! What a ter-

another story!

When we got home Y.T. had to shake the Governor General of Canada’s hand, but because of train connections, he walked from Saskatoon to Tessier. Fifty cars passed him and none of them slowed down!

Some years later, Y.T. was coming home from Saskatoon when he picked up a man walking west.

“I am only going to Perdue!” I told him.

“That’s okay,” he replied. “Just let me off there. I’ll bum my way to Biggar!”

He told me that he was going home from the

rible feeling! We had to stop more than once to thaw them out with our bare hands!

It would be a kind of shame if one didn’t tell of his walking experiences in the army, sometimes soaking wet, when we crossed some frozen canal. But darn it, one can’t hear that kind of stuff anywhere! McMasters and Y.T. went over the Obstacle course every day and were sure in a good shape! But that is

hospital because he had been wounded in Europe in W.W.II. “Where did you get hit,” I asked him innocently.

“I got hit at Hill 195,” he replied (see Hill 195 on your cell!).

A few minutes later, as we were driving down the main street of Biggar, he said: “You told me you were just going to Perdue.”

Hill 195 has a lot of memories, eh!

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Canola usurps wheat as crop of choice on Prairies

by Calvin Daniels Wheat was once the crop which made the Canadian Prairies.

The region became known as the ‘Breadbasket of the World’ for a reason. Producers here grew high quality grain which was ideal for bread, and the world wanted it.

But nothing stays the same forever.

Here on those same Prairies canola has emerged as the primary crop. It has done so for two reasons, which are connected.

World demand for vegetable oil continues to grow. That is not surprising as it is used in almost everything we eat, from an ingredient in baking and processed foods, to the fat which sizzles away cooking order after order of French fries, deep fried dill pickles and a host of other foods.

In the case of canola its make-up is such that it is a highly sought after veg oil option because of its healthier profile.

So demand has grown has waned. for canola perhaps more There simply is not the than even demand the general for the growth in crop that veg oil there is demand, for canola. and So while that has canola increased costs more grower to grow, interest in and comes the crop. with more Plant risks in breeders terms of took over securing a at that crop, the point. potential They for profit have vastly remains Calvin Daniels improved higher. canola That through recent decades, leaves wheat on the which has not only Prairies something of increased yield potential, a conundrum moving but has vastly changed forward. It remains a the range over which crop farmers can procanola can be successduce well, but Canada fully grown. is no longer the primary There are fields of player in the market. In canola grown now in fact, the area around the areas that only a couple Black Sea is now seen as of decades ago it would a major export region, have been considered and with a large area of folly to do so.

Russia one where wheat As canola interest has production could grow grown, wheat interest substantially with better

Agriculture

varieties and production technologies.

This potential growth is set against a demand that is barely growing, which admittedly remains a strange reality as many remain hungry around the world. It is of course a reinforcement of the reality those most vulnerable and hungry have the least ability to buy food.

So the wheat sector is beginning to look at alternate markets, from wheat based cat litter to plastics made from wheat starch.

It is great to diversify demand, with the hopes that spurs competition for product and bolsters prices, but it also seems to run counter to the idea of farmers feeding a growing population.

In the short term farmers would no doubt benefit if new wheat markets were created, but long term humanity might be better served by addressing how to feed the hungry.

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New regulations for Livestock Premises Identification The Government of Saskatchewan announced changes to Saskatchewan’s Premises Identification (PID) program, a key traceability tool to plan for, control and prevent the spread of animal diseases and to respond to other emergencies.

Participation in the PID program will now be a requirement for Saskatchewan producers.

Over the coming months, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture livestock programs will begin requiring applicants have a PID number to participate.

“The federal government proudly supports a healthy, sustainable and robust agriculture industry,” Federal Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood Lawrence MacAulay said, January 12. “These new requirements will help Saskatchewan producers protect the health of their livestock, as well as their farm businesses.”

“As one of the three pillars of traceability, Premises Identification is an important part of

ensuring the health and safety of our province’s livestock,” Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture Lyle Stewart said. “With a full PID database, we’ll be in a better position to prevent or respond to an animal disease outbreak or natural disaster.”

Saskatchewan’s voluntary PID program was launched in June 2014.

Currently, less than 3,000 of the province’s livestock and poultry producers, veterinarians, feedlots, and other livestock commingling sites are enrolled. Requiring a PID number for program eligibility will help the province reach full PID participation, which is necessary to make the system effective. Manitoba and Alberta have similar regulations that mandate enrolment in their PID programs.

“I want to make sure I’m in the best position possible to protect my cattle if a disease outbreak happens,” Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Vice-Chair Rick Toney said. “That’s why regis-

tering for a PID number just made sense; it was an easy way to make sure my cattle would be safe in an emergency.”

An effective PID database is used to plan and implement emergency responses in the case of an animal health concern, a public health emergency, or an emergency such as a natural disaster that affects animals and people. Registrants’ information will be kept private and only used in such emergencies.

The Saskatchewan PID database is funded through Growing Forward 2, a cost-shared partnership between federal, provincial and territorial governments designed to support an innovative, competitive and profitable Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.

For more information on PID, visit saskatchewan. ca and search “Premises Identification.” Registration can be completed online at premisesid.saskatchewan.ca.

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Tennis relics reign Down Under It was a blast from the tennis past Down Under.

On a sports weekend when aging golfer Tiger Woods made his return to the PGA Tour after 17 months away and proceeded to miss the cut in San Diego, four aging stars from the world of professional tennis were showing they still have what it takes at the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam event of 2017.

In a game where gazelle-like speed is needed to chase down cross-court volleys, when extreme stamina is required for peak performance for sometimes more than three hours, when brute strength is needed to blast serves in the 140 mile-perhour range, it makes no athletic sense that a 35-year-old, 17-time major champion whose 17th seed accurately reflected the decline in his skills, should advance all the way to the final of a major.

But Swiss star Roger Federer, perhaps the greatest tennis player of all time, did just that.

Playing for the first time since taking time off after Wimbledon last summer to rest a knee injury, he eliminated three lower seeds en route to the final and came up against his chief Grand-Slam rival for the past decade, Rafael Nadal of Spain, a 30-year-old whose ninth seeding also spoke to what was believed to be the youth-led reality of the day: The younger guys - Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Canada’s own Milos Raonic - have taken over.

But wait just a minute, said the old-timers.

Federer and Nadal kept knocking off the ‘kids’ until none of them were left standing. Only the two old guys - Federer going for Grand Slam title No. 18 and Nadal, the king of the French Open over the years, seeking major title No. 15.

And the ‘older’ old guy won - Federer winning his record 18th Grand Slam crown with a fiveset victory.

The age factor was a big story on the women’s

soccer head, FIFA, side, too, but the ‘surannounced they are prise’ factor was not. expanding Amerithe World can sisters Cup from Serena 32 teams and Venus to 48.

Williams, Why? Two 35 and 36 words: years old More respecbribes.” tively, met • Norman in the final Chad of - the ninth the Washtime they ington had battled Post, on in a Grand Twitter: Slam cham“Jordy pionship Nelson is tilt (Serena playing in is 7-2 in the NFC those family Bruce Penton championmatches) ship game - and, no with broken ribs. I took a surprise, Serena was the sick day last week when I winner, 6-4, 6-4. was out of Metamucil.”

The victory was her • Norman Chad again, 23rd Grand Slam singles about NFL owners movtitle, No. 1 all time in the ing their franchises modern era. She also to new locations with regained her No. 1 world taxpayer-subsidized staranking, supplanting Angelique Kerber of Ger- diums: “For folks with no farming background, it’s many. amazing how well NFL So the ‘kids’ in the owners know how to world of tennis should milk a cash cow.” take note: The old folks • Janice Hough of still wanna have some leftcoastsportsbabe.com: fun.

“In practice for the Pro • Comedy writer Alex Bowl in Orlando, Ravens Kaseberg “The world’s

Penton on sports

This is what happens when you forget to take an anti-Istomin.”

• Comedian Argus Hamilton, after disgraced QB Johnny Manziel tweeted some advice on using Twitter to President Trump: “The Book of Revelation clearly states the first sign of the Apocalypse is that Johnny Manziel is the voice of reason.”

• Posted on Community Baptist Church’s readerboard in Fallbrook, Calif.: “God will never forsake you - unlike the Chargers.”

• Janice Hough again, on Seahawks assistant coach Rocky Seto leaving the NFL to enter the ministry: “If he really wants to be around a lot of people praying every Sunday, he should join the 49ers.”

• Blogger TC Chong, on Johnny Manziel’s autograph booth during Super Bowl week: “He is charging $99 to sign items people bring. So far no NFL teams plan to bring a contract.”

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kicker Justin Tucker hit a 75-yard field goal.

Stay tuned for Sean Spicer to say how President Trump made an 80-yard one in college intramurals.”

• Another one from Hough, on Twitter: “Colts have fired GM Ryan Grigson after two consecutive 8-8 seasons. 49ers fans wonder if Grigson was fired for overachieving.”

• Brad Rock in the Deseret News: “A 75-year-old man reportedly punched a 92-yearold man in the face over seating in a Nebraska nursing home cafeteria.

So that settles it. Neither Evander Holyfield nor George Foreman has retired.”

• Jack Finarelli, aka the Sports Curmudgeon: “With Sean McVay hired as the Rams’ coach at age 30, is it possible that Bill Belichick has a hoodie that is older than Sean McVay?” • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Novak Djokovic was upset in Round 2 of the Australian Open by wild-card entry Denis Istomin.

Biggar Nationals vs Macklin Mohawks Biggar Nationals Player Stats #

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A PTS PIM

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1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2

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35 Cruz McNulty (B) January 28 Scoring Summary Period 1: Mohawks, 8:04 - Cody McKinnon (Sheldon Reschny, Davin Heintz); Nationals, 4:53 Gage Gray (Travis Granbois, Matt Bourgeois); Nationals, 2:29 - Joe

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Bristow (Liam Boyle, Dylan Haynes).

Period 2: Mohawks, 16:12 - Hunter Steinhubel (Wyatt Watson, Zak Stebner); Mohawks, 15:39 - Wyatt Watson (Dylan Lauinger, Jeremy Reinbold); Mohawks,

13:10 - Hunter Steinhubel (Dylan Lauinger, Jeremy Reinbold).

Period 3: Mohawks, 11:17 - Dylan Lauinger (Wyatt Watson, Hunter Steinhubel); Nationals, 1:21 - Joe Bristow (Travis Granbois, Matt Bourgeois); Mohawks, 1:03 - Hunter Steinhubel (Cody McKinnon, Sheldon Reschny).

Penalty Summary Period 1: Nationals, 17:46 - Joe Bristow, boarding (2); Mohawks, 6:23 - Dustin Bast, elbow-

0 for 12 0 for 9 ing (2).

Period 2: Mohawks, 15:29 - Sheldon Reschny, hooking (2); Mohawks, 10:48 - Colby Shapka, goaltender interference (2); Mohawks, 9:20 Raegan Feser, tripping (2); Nationals, 5:34 Curtis Piecowye, cross checking (2); Mohawks, 2:13 - Dylan Lauinger, interference (2).

Period 3: Nationals, 13:55 - Mike Ferguson, interference (2); Mohawks, 10:39 - Raegan Feser, interference (2).

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Wilkie Outlaws vs Biggar Nationals Biggar Nationals Player Stats #

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A PTS PIM

4 7 9 12 14 15 18 27 51 61 89

Liam Boyle Gage Gray Kevin Fick Travis Granbois Keaton Silvernagle Derek Argue Curtis Piecowye Joe Bristow Kyle Dilosa Dylan Haynes Matt Bourgeois

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35 Cruz McNulty (B) Nats dumped in nasty loss to Outlaws . . . Biggar Nationals defenceman, Curtis Piecowye, comes to grips with Wilkie Outlaw Barrett Penner, January 27 at the Jubilee. The Nats got smacked in the lips with a 9-4 loss. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) January 27 Scoring Summary Period 1: Outlaws, 1:49 - Brock Harrison (Ryne Keller, Garett Cameron).

Period 2: Outlaws, 18:12 - Mike Sittler (Rick Cey); Nationals, 15:02 Kyle Dilosa (Keaton Silvernagle, Derek Argue); Outlaws, 11:37 - Barett Penner (Christian Miller, Rob Cey); Outlaws, 10:42 - Rick Cey (Dustin Glackin, Mike Sittler); Outlaws, 10:20 - Lorne Griffiths (Rick Cey, Mike Sittler); Outlaws, 8:21 Garett Cameron (Brock Harrison, Ryne Keller); Outlaws, 5:37 - Garett Cameron (Brock Harrison, Derek Keller); Outlaws, 4:02 - Barett Penner (Christian Miller).

Period 3: Nationals,

15:00 - Travis Granbois (Curtis Piecowye); Outlaws, 14:45 - Barett Penner (Christian Miller, Derek Keller); Nationals, 8:52 - Travis Granbois (Liam Boyle, Joe Bristow); Nationals, 0:01 - Kevin Fick (Matt Bourgeois).

Penalty Summary Period 1: Outlaws, 14:50 - Christian Miller, tripping (2).

Period 2: Outlaws, 19:05 - Garett Cameron, boarding (2); Nationals, 18:12 - Gage Gray, tripping (2); Nationals, 11:37 - Kyle Dilosa, misconduct (10); Nationals, 10:56 Liam Boyle, tripping (2); Nationals, 10:56 - Liam Boyle, unsportsmanlike conduct (2); Nationals, 8:56 - Travis Granbois,

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Perdue Bowling Scores January 23-27 Ladies: HS, Dorrie Laberswieler, 234; HT, Dorrie Laberswieler, 590; HA, Dorrie Laberswieler, 183.

Mens: HS, Al Levitt, 245; HT, Al Levitt, 604; HA, Al Levitt, 170.

Team High Single, Jag, 830; Team High Triple,

Jag, 2,353.

Club 55+ ladies: HS, Joyce Broeckel, 191; HT, Joey Levitt, 486; HA, Joey Levitt, 172.

Club 55+ Mens: HS, Al Levitt, 204; HT, Al Levitt, 489.

Team High Single, Dee Jays, 1,044; Team High triple, Dee Jays, 3,058.

slashing (2); Outlaws, 2:11 - Rob Cey, tripping (2).

Period 3: Nationals, 16:20 - Kevin Fick, slashing (2); Nationals, 12:15 - Kyle Dilosa, misconduct (10); Nationals, 12:15 Matt Bourgeois, holding (2); Nationals, 12:15 Kyle Dilosa, game misconduct: 2nd misconduct of game; Outlaws, 1:29 - Garett Cameron, hooking (2).

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Heart-shaped boxes filled with decadent treats are coveted gifts on Valentine’s Day. Chocolate lovers typically have a favorite type of chocolate, whether it’s creamy filled truffles or chocolate pieces with fruit or nut fillings.

The tradition of gifting chocolate is anything but new. Chocolate and other sweet treats have been offered for centuries as prized gifts. Even ancient Aztecs and Mayans celebrated chocolate and saw it as a hot commodity. Drinks made of cacao beans would be given as presents to people of high status. Chocolate also would be offered to the gods as a token of appreciation. Cacao beans were even used as a form of currency at one point.

During the 17th century, chocolate consumption grew considerably across Europe. Chocolate houses cropped up in London, and the French elite often indulged in chocolate. Chocolate’s popularity continued to grow, but the dessert was not linked to Valentine’s Day until nearly 200 years later. In the mid-1800s, an enterprising individual named Richard Cadbury was looking for a way to make chocolate even more popular than it already was. He sought out a method to make drinking chocolate more palatable and created “eating chocolates.” These chocolates were packaged in decorative boxes. Eventually, Cadbury saw the benefit of putting images of cupids and roses on the boxes. Cadbury even designed chocolate boxes in the shape of hearts that could be saved as mementos. These chocolates soon became intertwined with Valentine’s Day celebrations.

On the other side of the Atlantic, Milton Hershey dabbled in commercializing chocolate as well. Hershey began as a caramel maker, but experimented with

covering the caramels in chocolate in 1894. Hershey would go on to develop one of the most successful brands of chocolate in the United States, which included the famous Hershey bar. In 1907, Hershey launched production of tear-drop shaped “kisses.” (The chocolates were given their unusual name because of the “smooching” noise made by the chocolate when being manufactured.) The kisses became wildly popular and made for affordable chocolate gifts on Valentine’s Day. Many other chocolate manufacturers soon began packaging their chocolates in special boxes for Valentine’s Day. Russell Stover and Whitmans are two such manufacturers who have long specialized in heart-shaped boxes or other decorative Valentine’s gifts.

Traditionally, men have gifted women with boxes of chocolate for Valentine’s Day. However, that role is reversed in other areas of the world. For example, in Japan, women give gifts — namely chocolates — to the men in their lives to express love, courtesy or social obligation. This tradition first began in 1936 when confectioner Morozoff Ltd. ran the first ever Valentine’s Day ad in Japan through a local English newspaper. By the 1950s, other Japanese confectioners were following suit.

Chocolate has long been tied to Valentine’s Day gifting. Whether one believes that chocolate symbolizes heightened status, acts as an aphrodisiac or is just a special treat, chocolates will likely always be associated with the day of love.

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Frugal ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day A day set aside to shower a loved one with gifts and touching words of affection, Valentine’s Day brightens the often gloomy month of February. Established centuries ago with origins shrouded in mystery, Valentine’s Day has evolved into one of the most popular — and expensive — days of the year.

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Valentine’s Day is a time when men and women express their love and affection for one another, which can be accomplished in a variety of ways. For many celebrants, food and beverages are part of the festivities.

According to the USDA and Gallup, in the United States Valentine’s Day is the bubbliest occasion after New Year’s Eve and Thanksgiving. That’s because around $9 million is spent on sparkling wine products. What pairs well with that bubbly? Why chocolate, of course. Fiftyeight million pounds of chocolate candy is purchased during the week of Valentine’s Day, when the National Confectioners Association says 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are sold.

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Biggar Bowling Scores January 23-26 Monday Mixed: MHS, Jason Raschke, 272; WHS, Kay Munro, 234; MHT, Jason Raschke, 681; WHT, Kay Munro, 578.

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Here are answers to some common questions about writing a will.

Can I write my own will without consulting a lawyer?

You can, but it’s not usually advisable. Homemade wills are generally valid if certain minimum requirements are met, at least in some provinces.

But there’s no substitute for the professional expertise of a competent lawyer or notary. Laws about will-making and taxes can vary from province to province. The specific wording needed to ensure your wishes are

met is important to keep in mind. A small mistake in a homemade will might cause complications to your estate and result in your wishes not being carried out.

What is an estate?

Everyone has an estate, if they own anything at all. The term applies not just to real estate but cash, cars, furniture, books — any property at all. The smaller your estate, the more important that it be settled quickly, as delays usually mean more expense.

Your estate may also be larger than you realize.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking of your property’s original cost. In many cases, its value may have increased.

How much does it cost to have a lawyer draw up my will?

That depends on how simple or complicated the will is. Ask the lawyer in advance what it will cost. It’s a question they answer routinely.

Stranded in your car - do you stay or go for help?

by News Canada What do you do if your car breaks down this winter on an isolated road or maybe slippery roads cause you to slide into a ditch?

What do you do if your car won’t drive and you don’t have any cell phone reception?

Should you stay with the car or go for help?

According to Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht, professor of thermophysiology at the University of Manitoba and one of the world’s foremost authorities on the body’s response to cold, the answer is clear.

The hypothermia expert says you should stay with the car.

“Leaving the car and potentially getting lost and stranded without shelter puts you at risk for frostbite or hypothermia,” explains Giesbrecht.

“Given certain condi-

tions, such as wind chill and wetness from rain or snow, you can begin to suffer from hypothermia, even in temperatures above freezing. This can quickly become lifethreatening.”

Giesbrecht adds that survival in this situation comes down to the 3 P’s: preparation, prevention and performance.

Preparation. Prepare for a reasonable worstcase scenario, like being stranded overnight in the cold. Keep a bag in your trunk with items for insulation, such as a sleeping bag or blanket, an old parka, snow pants and spare mitts and boots.

Other important items include a wide-based candle and lighter or matches, and non-perishable snacks.

Prevention. Do what you can to avoid being stranded in the first

place. For example, make sure your car is working properly and your tires are inflated and in good shape. Ensure you have a full tank of gas and avoid travelling in poor weather conditions. If you must travel, share your plans.

Ensure a friend or relative knows of your route and estimated arrival time.

Performance.

Know what to do if you do get stranded. Stay with your car. If you’re stuck but the motor still works, make sure that your tailpipe is free of any snow or ice so that you can run the car intermittently for heat.

Staying with the car also gives search and rescue teams a larger object to spot. Statistics show that 95 per cent of searches are successful within 24 hours.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Report from Parliament Hill Health Funding for Saskatchewan Dear Friends, On December 19, 2016, the federal government’s negotiation with the provinces for a new national health care accord collapsed.

These negotiations collapsed because the federal government was putting forward less funding than had been committed to by Prime Minister Harper, and was being overly prescriptive on how these funds had to be spent, without considering provincial priorities.

Saskatchewan was being penalized for their two-for-one MRI program.

While health care is a provincial responsibility, the federal government entered into a deal with the provinces in 1966 to ensure universal access

to health care services for all Canadians. The terms of the deal were that the federal government would cover approximately 50 per cent of approved expenditures for hospital and physician services in exchange for provinces providing universal health care access.

Over time, the percentage of funding that the federal government contributes to health care in Canada has decreased to approximately 23 per cent, however this amount remains the incentive for provinces to provide universal services.

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be done. ernment has to encourAs I have age comnoted prepliance viously, with the health care act is the is a provinhealth cial responcare sibility and transfer.

In it is not the Novemrole of the ber 2016, federal government Canada’s to dictate Minister what an of Health elected proJane Philpott Kelly Block, MP, Carlton vincial legislature can wrote to Trail-Eagle Creek or cannot Saskatchdo when it ewan’s comes to the delivery of Minister of Heath Jim services, provided that Reiter indicating that services are universal. she would like to see the province of SasThe Government of katchewan put an end Saskatchewan spends to its two-for-one MRI approximately $5.1 bilprogram, and threatlion per year on health ened to reduce the Sascare, and an additional katchewan’s health care $1.05 billion on social services. The federal transfer should nothing

government does not contribute enough to the provinces for health care to be dictating what a province can and cannot do in this area.

After the talks collapsed on December 19, the federal government began negotiating one on one agreements with willing provinces.

While these one on one negotiations allow the federal government to better tailor each accord to each province’s priorities, going forward there will be discrepancies in how much each province receives from the federal government and for what.

Last week, the Government of Saskatchewan signed a new 10-year health care accord with the Government of Canada.

As part of this accord, the federal government will provide the province with $1.182 billion dollars for health care in 2017-2018. This amount will increase by 3.5 per cent each year for the next 10 years.

In addition, the province will receive $190.3 million for home care and $158.5 million for mental health services over the length of the accord.

Finally, the province will receive a one year reprieve from the federal government reducing its annual health care funding to demonstrate that its two-for-one MRI program conforms to the Canada Health Act. I trust this information has been useful.

Sincerely, Kelly

Big Travel Voucher winners . . . Lauren and Adam Johb were presented with their November $2,000 Travel Voucher win from Biggar Rec Director Erin Poitras, right. Jennifer Singer was the $100 winner in November. (Submitted Photo)

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January Council News for the Town of Asquith Asquith Town Council held its regular meeting on January 11, 2017.

Attending was Mayor Gail Erhart, Councillors Dylan Claypool, Harold Edwards, Jordan Claypool, Ted Goodnough, and Jerome Rogan. Also attending was C.A.O. Holly Cross and Foreman Darren Kraft.

A motion was made to accept the December 14, 2016 council minutes as presented.

A resolution was passed to accept the treasurer’s statement of receipts and expenditures for the month of December 2016

and the bank reconciliations for December 2016 be accepted as presented.

Council moved to accept the accounts paid of $122,560.06 and accounts payable of $61,035.06, as presented.

2017 is a re-assessment year for the whole province. SAMA (Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency) conducts revaluations on a four-year cycle.

The 2017 Revaluation will see assessed values of property updated to reflect a new base date

of January 1, 2015. Once all revaluation figures have been received at the Town office, assessment notices will be sent out to all rate payers. As it is a revaluation year, individuals will have 60 days after the mailing of the assessment notice in which to appeal their property assessment.

Another change that will be accurring this year with assessment is the Percentage of Value that the Province sets on assessments. In previous years, the Province set the residential Percentage of Value (the percentage of

fair market value assessment that the municipality can base taxation on) at 70 per cent. In 2017, this is changing to 80 per cent. Non-Aradable farm land Percentage of Value will be rising to 45 per cent from 40 per cent.

Asquith Town Council made the following January appointments: Wheatland Regional Library Representative Sue Sawicki, Legal - MacDermid Lamarsh, Auditor - Jensen Stromberg, Fire Chief - Colin Graham, EMO Co-ordinator - Holly Cross, Building Inspector - Build Tech,

Board of Revision - Gord Krismer and Associates.

The Town has applied to have a Canadian Diabetes Clothesline Drop Box installed on Main Street, north of the Town office, for individuals to donate gently used clothing.

The Asquith Fire Department responded to 50 calls in 2016, an increase from previous years.

A reminder goes out to all residents that with the New Year comes to need to renew your pet licenses. Failure to purchase a valid pet license can

result in a fine of $150 per animal, so please make a point of getting your pet tags.

Also, all business licenses must now be renewed, as well. If you are unsure of how much your business license is, please do not hesitate to contact the office. Remember, all businesses or contractors who come into town are required to purchase a business license from the Town. Alllicenses are valid until December 31 of the year in which they are issued.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF GRANDVIEW NO. 349

SEASONAL GRADER OPERATOR The R.M. of Grandview No. 349 invites applications for the position of Seasonal Grader Operator/Maintenance Person.

The successful candidate should have previous grader, tractor and mower experience as well as general equipment maintenance knowledge. Applicants must hold a current driver’s license.

The R.M. of Grandview offers an attractive benefit package with Health and Dental and Short Term Disability coverage as well as Long Term Disability and Life Insurance. Salary will be negotiated commensurate with related qualifications and experience.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume and your driver’s abstract by February 7, 2017 to the following address: GRADER OPERATOR POSITION R.M. OF GRANDVIEW NO. 349 BOX 39 KELFIELD, SK S0K 2C0 (306) 932-4911 ph (306) 932-4923 fax rm349@xplornet.com The R.M. of Grandview thanks you for your interest in working for the municipality; however, only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Career Opportunity

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICER Biggar & District Credit Union requires a full-time Administrative Support Officer to provide accounting and administrative support to all areas of the credit union and insurance agency. This position reports to the VP Support Services. Previous credit union experience would be an asset but is not a must. Required qualifications include experience and education in the fields of business and/or accounting, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and attention to detail.

Why work here? We offer a very competitive compensation structure, 8% matched superannuation, and comprehensive group benefits, with a Health Care Spending Allowance. You’d work with a committed team in a challenging, rewarding and fun environment. Our workplace offers flexible work schedules, continuing education, valuable networking in the credit union/cooperative system, and ongoing personal and professional development.

Biggar & District Credit Union proudly supports the communities we serve and it is our people that make this happen. If you would like to be part of our team, please submit your resume by February 13, 2017 to: Biggar & District Credit Union P.O. Box 670 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Ph: 306-948-3352 Fax: 306-948-2053 Attention: Human Resources Email: cathy.hicks@biggar.cu.sk.ca We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Town of Foam Lake seeks to fill the position of: Chief Administrative Officer. Must have Urban Standard or Class “C” Certification and previous experience in municipal administration. For more information: foamlaketown@sasktel.net. 306-272-3359

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Rural Municipality of Glenside No. 377 is currently accepting applications for the positions of Grader Operator, Mower Operator and Casual Labour. Grader experience preferred but may consider applicant with heavy equipment experience.

Mechanical skills and a Class 1A driver’s license with air endorsement would be an asset. Initiative, ability to organize duties and time management skills are required. The Grader and Mower positions offer pension, health and dental benefits and disability coverage. Please forward resumes including a minimum of 2 references, experience, driver’s abstract and salary expected by Feb 7, 2017 to rm377@sasktel. net or mail to: RM of Glenside No. 377 Box 1084 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Thank you for your interest, only persons selected for interviews will be contacted.

APA Archery has a part-time/fulltime position open in our manufacturing shop. Duties will include assembly, sandblasting and other tasks as required. Drop off resume WITH REFERENCES at 704 Main Street or email to info@apaarchery. com.

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Obituaries Terrence Wayne Farrell April 20, 1944 - January 25, 2017 Terrence Wayne Farrell, 72 years old, of Biggar Saskatchewan passed away January 25, 2017 in Rosetown, Saskatchewan with family by his side.

Terry was born in Biggar at St. Margaret’s Hospital to Vincent and Joyce Farrell, on April 20, 1944.

He went to school at Caputh School located one mile east of the family farm. He attended Biggar Composite High School and then went on to Ryerson Tech, in Toronto, where he studied electronics. After graduation, Terry returned home to work the family farm, and in his spare time fixed several televisions in the local area. He married Karen Bentham on July 7, 1967. Their son Terrance Richard (Rick) was born January 12, 1968. Terry worked for 10 years at Duperow Co-op. He worked for one winter at Palo Salt Mine, and then became an operator at Prairie Malt Limited. He retired from Prairie Malt in April 2002.

Terry was affectionately known as “T.F.” or “Shuffles”.

He always took pride in the family farm and livestock and continued to farm throughout his life. He was involved with the Biggar Elks, and was the exalted ruler for a term. He was a supporter of the Royal Canadian Legion and a generous supporter of many community projects . He donated a very generous amount to The Majestic Theatre for a new projector, as his belief was to keep kids off the street. He loved music, photography and travel. Aquadeo Lake was a place he gathered with his good friends and family each summer. Family was very important to Terry. He was always very proud of his son and three precious grandsons and was happiest in the company of family and close friends. He occasionally

Obituaries visited the ‘Dub’ in Rosetown to enjoy his favorite treat and visit his boys. He was extremely excited in April of 2016 to become a GreatGrandfather to Kaiden Richard Ray Farrell.

Terry is survived by his son, Rick (Jasmine Lusher); three grandsons, Brock; Regan(Sara), great-grandson, Kaiden; Levi, Sean and Tyler Lusher; sister, Sharon; brother, Barry (Brenda); nieces, cousins and extended family.

He was predeceased by his parents, Terrence Vincent and Joyce Winnifred Farrell; grandparents, Terrence (Tom) and Minnie Farrell; Wynn and Jean Thomson; niece, Jodelle Farrell.

The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all the doctors, nurses, and caregivers at Biggar Health Centre, St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, and Rosetown Health Centre.

Funeral Services will be held on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall with Elan Grondin as Funeral Celebrant. Piper will be Brad Fenty.

Honourary Casket Bearers are all those who shared in Terry’s life.

Active Casket Bearers are Derek Thomson, Dean Petrowsky, Kevin McLeod, Les Alyward, Oren Robinson, Tyrus Thomson. Eulogy will be given by Les Alyward. Special Music by Melody Kuhn, and Reading

by Erin Boisvert. Burial will follow at Biggar Memorial Cemetery, Biggar, Sask. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Biggar Museum & Gallery, Box 1598, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 or a charity of your choice.

Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”, 306-948-3344. gfsc1

Lorraine Ethel Beeson (McMaster) August 2, 1929 - January 26, 2017 Lorraine Ethel Beeson (McMaster) was recently predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Porter Joseph Beeson.

She is survived by her children, Claire (Bob) Hart, Cole Beeson, Coralee Beaulieu (Mark), and Laurie Ellen Fandrey; her grandchildren, Amy Hart (Keith Rodrigue), Stephanie (Charles) Kovacs, Graeme Beaulieu (Lindsay Sykes), Lauren Beaulieu, Porter Heffernan and Mary Fandrey and her great-grandchildren, Jamie Kovacs and Tallulah Hart-Rodrigue; as well as her sisters, Vivian (Lorne) Reid and Mona (Ervin) Sloan; and her sister-in-law, Catherine McMaster - and their families. She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Duane Fandrey, her parents and stepparents, Cora and Henry Menard

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Obituaries and Purcell and Anne McMaster - as well as her wonderful brother, Hugh McMaster.

Her superior intellect and humour were evident even when Mom faced challenges throughout her life. The most important person - always - was our father. She loved him very much and was thankful for his honourable consistency and support. She was a homemaker and excelled at sewing and cooking for her family. There were so many great dinners and celebrations and her help with her grandchildren was very much appreciated. She and Dad enjoyed their life in Saskatoon but were reinvigorated when they moved to Biggar after Dad retired. They enjoyed renovating the old house they bought there, travelling south in the winter, and working on geneology projects together. She was happy to convince her father to donate an extensive miniature working prairie farm of the early 20th century to the Biggar and District Museum and was for many years, until her health made it impossible, active in their church and with their great circle of friends.

Our mother was a remarkable woman. We loved her and we all benefitted from her energy, intelligence, and her desire to do her very best for her family. gfsc1

MEMORIAM ALLARD: In loving memory of Charlotte, who passed away, January 25, 2010. “Seven years have passed since that sad day, When one we loved was called away, Loved in life, honoured in death, Treasured in memory, one of the best.�

Lovingly remembered by Dave; Gord, Kary and family; Rick and Jen; BJ and Kent and family

CARDS OF THANKS Thank you to everyone who attended and travelled to my bridal shower in Biggar, as well as donated to the cards downtown. I am very fortunate to call Biggar my home town, and being able to still work in the community. Thank you to my sister and bridesmaids for a well organized, fun afternoon. In lieu of Thank You cards, I have made a donation towards KidSport in Biggar. ‌Kirby Sarvas 5p1

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Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

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

Church office phone, 306-948-3424

BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH 907 Quebec St./corner Turnbull Ave., Biggar

$2,500 Yearly Credit

$20,000 Lump Sum Refund

Sunday Worship Service • 11 a.m.

Following Service, noon‌ Big Rose Colony choir will be performing, everyone welcome. Coffee and fellowship to follow.

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

For more information/pastoral services, phone Cindy Hoppe @306948-2947; Rev. Jessica Latshaw @ 306-261-9906, Sundays & Saturdays.

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Kelvington Trailblazers Snowmobile Derby, FEB. 4, 2017. Registration 10 a.m -noon; 60-100 miles through Porcupine Forest. Riders Only prize $1500; top hand $1000; 2017 Polaris raffle.\~ www.townofkelvington. com\~ or 306-327-4482.

FEBRUARY: Awesome and colourful Student Art Show in Credit Union Gallery at Biggar Museum, both schools and most grades submissions. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14: Annual Valentine’s Day Pie Sale and Tea. Order whole pie for $13 or enjoy a slice with a cuppa in the Gallery from 2 - 4 for only $5.

Call us at 306-948-3451 to order, open Monday - Friday, 1 - 5 p.m.

4c3 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11: Biggar & District Health Services Foundation fundraiser and auction presents‌ “A Red Carpet Eveningâ€?, cocktails @ 5:30 p.m.; dinner @ 6:30 p.m; Live Dance music duo‌ “Better Than Nothingâ€?, at Biggar Community Hall. Live & Silent Auctions.

Ticket purchase = chance to win 1 of 2 $1000 cash prizes. Tickets, $50.

Available at The Biggar Independent, 122 Main St., Biggar.

48c12 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15: Biggar & District Food for Thought Inc. Annual Meeting at 10 a.m. in Biggar Hospital board room. Everyone welcome.

5c2 MARCH 30, 31 & APRIL 1 @ 7:30 p.m.; and APRIL 2 @ 2:00 p.m.: Reserved seating Tickets go on sale Monday, February 6 @ at The Biggar Independent, 122 Main St./306-9483344, $20, for New Creation Community Players production of “Sister Act� at The Majestic Theatre, Visa/ Mastercard accepted.

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NOTICES Notice… Biggar & District Credit Union has the following fundraising opportunity available to local service groups and/or organizations: Cater supper for the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March 22 at the Biggar Community Hall (approx. 170 people attend). If interested, please submit proposal including menu and price per plate to marketing@ biggar.cu.sk.ca or for further details contact Diane/Cathy at 306-948-3352.

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Friday, February 17.

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TENDER GRAVEL CRUSHING TENDER The Rural Municipality of Grandview No. 349 invites tenders for the crushing of 40,000 to 50,000 cubic yards of gravel located on the SE 04-35-20-W3. Crushing needs to be completed by May 15, 2017.

Tenders need to be submitted to the R.M. of Grandview No. 349 by February 7, 2017.

By Mail: Box 39 Kelfield, SK S0K 2C0 Fax: (306) 932-4923 E-Mail: rm349@xplornet.com The Municipality reserves the right to refuse any or all tenders, and the lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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Shed antlers and racks. Old traps.

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1/2 cup grated Mozzarella cheese.

1.) Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2.) Remove the stems from the mushrooms and chop finely, leaving the mushroom caps intact and set aside in a baking dish.

3.) Add the oil and butter to a large non-stick pan over medium heat.

Once the butter has melted, add the chopped mushroom stems, garlic, onion, salt and pepper.

Cook until all vegetables are soft and the liquid has evaporated, approximately seven to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4.) Stir in the cream cheese and the parmesan cheese. Once fully combined remove from the heat and stir in the drained crab meat.

Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if desired.

5.) Fill the mushroom caps equally with the stuffing and place back in the baking dish.

Top with the Mozzarella cheese and bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes until tender.

Place under the broiler until golden brown if

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Creamy Stuffed MushChef Dez rooms 24 large white button mushrooms; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp butter; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper; 1 cup cream cheese, room temperature; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 - 170g can crab meat, drained;

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Landis United helps STARS . . . Landis United Church’s Kent Ferguson, left, hands a cheque for $5,000 to STARS Base Director, Cindy Seidl, along with Landis First Responder, Darcy Gillespie, and Wilkie Volunteer Fire Department’s Dylan Gillespie, right. The generous donation will help keep the vital air ambulance in flight. (Submitted Photo)

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