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2014 Biggar Policing Year in Review

by Colin Sawrenko, Sgt. Detachment Commander Biggar RCMP was fully staffed throughout 2014 with five Constables, one Sergeant Detachment

Introductions made, lessons learned . . . Puppeteer Chad Solomon introduces one of his creations to a student at BCS, Monday. “Rabbit and Bear Paws” brought a show to BCS and St. Gabriel schools, courtesy of the Biggar Wheatland Regional Library. It taught

C o m m a n d e r, a n d t w o Detachment Support Assistants.

Biggar RCMP is responsible for policing the RM’s of Eagle Creek,

Glenside, Rosemount, B i g g a r a n d Pe r d u e (approximate total 4, 780 square kilometres).

This includes the Hamlets within the RM

Native traditional teachings and lessons, all geared for kids in a funny, entertaining and interactive show - many of the kids becoming involved with the show. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Prov. Gov’t, SEIU-West and Heartland Health Region sign partnership Health Minister Dustin Duncan, Service Employees International UnionWest (SEIU-West) says the government will work with the Heartland Health Region as part of a shared commitment to patient first care.

Heartland, one of four health regions mentioned - Fi v e H i l l s, C y p r e s s and Saskatoon - will be part of a health system transformation initiative, alongside SEIU-West.

“This new partnership provides a great opportunity to work together to further our shared goal of a quality, patient-centred health c a r e s y s t e m ,” H e a l t h Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Saskatchewan’s health care workers are vital partners in bringing about the transformation we’re seeing in our health system.”

“This partnership marks a new chapter in the

relationship SEIU-West has with the regional health authorities and the Ministry of Health,” SEIUWest President Barb Cape said. “We are committed to developing strategies to build safe, supportive and quality workplaces that develop a highly-skilled, professional and diverse workforce to ensure the future of our patient-first public health care system in Saskatchewan.”

E a ch o f t h e p a r t i e s recognizes the need to work collaboratively to attract, recruit, engage and recognize health care providers to ensure the future sustainability of the health care system in the delivery of patient and family-centred care.

“This agreement is an exciting opportunity to strengthen the collaboration that already exists with our ministry and SEIU-West colleagues

in improving health care in Saskatchewan,” Saskatoon Health Region’s Human Resources Director Mike Northcott said, on behalf of the health regions. “We all share the same goal which is to provide safe, quality care to our patients, residents and clients.”

Since the partnership was signed in September 2014, the parties are working together on common areas of interest, including: Promoting a culture of safety; Increasing employee engagement; Continuously improving the health system in a manner that supports the principles of Better Health, Better Care, Better Value and Better Teams; Recruitment and retention; Attendance support; and Scheduling.

SEIU-West represents over 12,000 health care workers who provide a wide range of services in

acute care facilities, longterm care homes, home care and community health

jurisdictions. In addition to the rural responsibilities, the detachment provides policing service to the Villages of Kinley, Perdue and the Town of Biggar.

Pertinent statistical information has been broken down as follows: • 1,468 total occurrences; • 54 per cent of investigations arose from the Town of Biggar; • 556 total persons charged - 377 adult male, 102 adult female, 77 youth.

• There were 73 traffic collisions, one fatality.

Provincial Investigations that were cleared by charges: 459 total provincial charges; highlights: • 187 speeding; • 42 unregistered vehicles; • 65 seatbelt; • 99 other moving and non-moving; • 24 driving while suspended; • 29 Liquor Act. Criminal and Other Federal Investigations charges laid: 1.) Driving Offences: 9 Criminal Code Drive While Disqualified; 42 Impaired Driving; 5 Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle; 2 Flight While Being Pursued By Police; 20 alcohol related roadside suspensions were issued.

2.) Personal Violence Offences: 1 armed robbery; 2 Sexual related charges; 16 Uttering Threats; 2

Aggravated Assault; 6 Assault with a Weapon/ Causing Bodily Harm; 13 Assault; 2 Assault Police Officer.

3.) Property Offences: 7 Thefts Under $5,000; 1 Cattle Theft; 5 Theft o f M o t o r Ve h i c l e ; 7 Po s s e s s i o n o f S t o l e n Property; 10 Mischief; 2 Frauds; 7 Break and Enter (residence, business, other building).

4.) Offensive Weapons Offences: 2 Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose; 1 Carry Concealed Weapon; 1 Unauthorized Possession of Firearm; 1 Unsafe Storage of Firearm.

5.) Court and/or Release Conditions Offences: 43 Fail to Comply With Court Conditions/Fail to Attend Court/Breach of Probation; 22 Youth Criminal Justice Act (failing to comply with conditions) There were also seven drug investigations cleared by charges.

Amidst our primary duties of law enforcement, Biggar RCMP also handled 83 false alarms, six persons report missing (located), 91 calls through 911 and 22 Mental Health Act investigations.

Detachment Support Assistants handled 339 Criminal Records checks for the public.

Policing in rural Saskatchewan provides an opportunity for officers to become ingratiated in the communities they serve. …see RCMP pg 16

No one injured as garage goes up in smoke . . . Biggar Fire Department members tend to a garage on a residence on McPhee and Fifth East, Saturday afternoon. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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A fantastic evening of music and entertainment hit the Majestic Theatre, January 30 as Songbook 2015 took to the stage. The performance beneÀtted the Sanchez family as they make the community their home.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Meet the cast for NCCP’s ‘The Addams Family’

Tanya Schultz as Morticia Addams, left, and Christien Barber as Gomez Addams, right, with Katja Meszaros as Wednesday Addams, centre, go through their lines, practising for the upcoming New Creation Christien Barber – Gomez Addams Christien has been performing in a variety of roles for the past eight years. He is originally from the U.K. Before

moving to Montreal in 2005 before subsequently moving to Saskatoon in 2006.

Christien has been performing with The Saskatoon Expressions

Hook, and the Wizard of Oz as The Cowardly Lion.

C h r i s tien works full time as Oyster Dental Labs as a part-time Eddie Bauer in Saskatoon.

He dances three days a week at Saskatchewan Express taking jazz and tap.

Although this his first NCCP production, Community Players ‘The Addams Christien has Family’ musical. (Independent File performed in Photo by Kevin Brautigam) Biggar before as part for the past five years as of the cast of Biggar on a featured vocalist and Broadway. has performed in multiHe is very happy to ple musical productions be back in Biggar and is including: Beauty and very excited to be playthe Beast as Lumiere, ing Gomez Addams. EnPeter Pan as Captain

joy the show.

Tanya Schultz – Morticia Addams I’m Tanya, this is my third year with NCCP. I’m overwhelmingly honoured to be playing the role of Morticia Addams. Coming from my previous performances as the light-hearted Scarecrow and Donkey, this dark and exquisite matriarch gives me the opportunity to explore something completely new . . . and I’m excited I get to be a girl!

With the sensational cast, crew, orchestra, and director we’ve brought together this year, this is a show you won’t want to miss!

Katja Meszaros – Wednesday Addams Katja is a fourth year Music Education student at the University of Saskatchewan.

She was raised in Biggar by parents Keith and Joanne Meszaros. There she studied voice with

Joy McFarlane-Burton and piano with Peggy L’Hoir; completing her RCM Grade 9 voice and Grade 10 piano.

She is currently studying voice at the university with Chris Kelly.

Katja has both acted and been a member of various musical theatre productions within the New Creation Community Players in Biggar. Other than singing in musicals, Katja enjoys chorals singing, running, wall climbing, snowboarding, hiking, a t t e n d i n g / v o l u n t e e ring at Ebenezer Baptist Church, working at Ranger Lake Bible Camp, and composing music.

Katja is honoured and delighted to be a part of The Addams Family musical in Biggar this year.

Tickets for reserved seating for The Addams Family go on sale Feb. 9 at The Biggar Independent.

economy growing and creating new jobs so I look forward to discussing this shared objective with the other Premiers.”

“As well, this will be the last time Premier Ghiz participates in a Premiers’ Meeting,” Wall said. “We co-chaired the

health care working group when it was first established, and I’d like to congratulate him for his leadership on this file, and all the work he has done to advocate for the needs of his constituents.

“His wisdom and insight will be missed.”

Wall sets priorities for Premiers’ Meeting Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall will be participating via phone as Canada’s Premiers meet in Ottawa to discuss issues like the economy and interprovincial trade.

“This is consistent with our past practice when it comes to winter meetings of the Council of the Federation and Western Premiers’ Meetings,” Wall said, January 29.

“And it has proven to be highly effective.”

Premier Wall attended Council of the Federation meetings in Toronto in 2013 and Halifax in 2012 by phone. He also attended the Western Premiers’ Conference in Iqaluit by phone in July 2014, and he hosted the New West Partnership meeting as a teleconference in March 2014 with Premiers Redford and Clark.

He has been advocating to his peers that more meetings should and

could be done by telephone.

The decision to participate by phone is also consistent with the government’s recent announcement concerning discretionary travel and the need to control costs.

Items on the January 30 agenda included a discussion on the Canadian economy, labour mobility and interprovincial trade.

There was also an update

from the Health Care Innovation Working Group.

“While the falling oil price is creating some significant challenges for provincial revenues, Saskatchewan’s economy is lot more diversified than it was just a few years ago and is well positioned to get through the downturn in the oil sector,” Wall said. “Our government is working to keep Saskatchewan’s

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Museum should treat everyone the same

by Colin Craig, Prairie Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Plain and simple, governments shouldn’t treat people differently based on race.

Seems like a simple concept, but that is not what’s happening at the federal government’s new Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg. Yes, you read that right – a “human rights” museum is singling people out based on race.

Recently, the Winnipeg Sun exposed how the new federal museum doesn’t charge First Nations, Inuit or Métis admission, provided they show ID. Why those three groups were chosen seems to be some kind of mystery.

The museum claims the three were selected – “to help ensure Indigenous

People have access to expressions of their culture.”

What about Jewish people, Ukrainian people, Chinese people, members of the LGTBQ community, persons with disabilities and others who have faced discrimination in the past and want to view exhibits describing their challenges?

Are they supposed to just reach into their pocket and pay while the museum allows some other people to just walk right in free of charge?

The museum would sheepishly say “yes.”

The museum doesn’t have a good response for aboriginal, Metis and Inuit people who may be offended by their freebie policy. Imagine being a first-nations Canadian, walking up to the mu-

seum with a group of friends (of all races) and then being singled out and told you didn’t have to pay.

Wouldn’t you be a bit embarrassed to be discriminated against by the museum while each of your friends had to fork over $15? The museum should be ashamed about the discomfort they’re causing to aboriginal, Metis and Inuit people who may find themselves in such a position.

Furthermore, the museum can hardly afford to let anyone in for free.

In fact, it’s the last organization in Canada that should be encouraging customers not to pay the entrance fee.

Consider that each year the Canadian Museum for Human Rights

receives $21.7 million in funding from the federal government. Why does it receive so much money? The subsidy is necessary because there aren’t enough paying customers willing to visit the museum each year.

Thus, the museum’s annual expenses far exceed its revenues. The annual federal funding keeps the museum from going bankrupt.

The numbers are even more shocking on an individual level. The museum expects 250,000 visitors annually. Divide that into the $21.7 million grant from the feds and each person walking into the museum is subsidized by $86.80.

You may only pay $15 to enter, but the true cost is about $101.80.

Expensive and dis-

criminatory – clearly the museum has a lot of work to do.

But the discriminatory policy won’t change on its own. Taxpayers need to speak out and complain to the museum.

Let museum officials know that you believe discrimination is wrong.

At the same time, the public should be calling

their Members of Parliament and urging them to take action. After all, the museum is a federal institution. If enough Members of Parliament hear blowback on the discriminatory policy, they’ll be quick to take action.

Oh, and you might want to mention the $86.80 per visitor subsidy too.

Blame Germany for Europe’s economic nightmare

by Christopher Ragan, associate professor of economics at McGill University and a research fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute.

Germany is usually blamed for the two wars that devastated much of Europe during the first half of the 20th century.

And those wars were an important motivation for the European Union, a grand project to bind together many countries, both economically and politically. Future wars in Europe may now be unthinkable, but Berlin is nonetheless wreaking havoc on its neighbours – this time through its belligerent stance on economic policies.

Six years after the beginning of the global financial crisis, gross domestic product in the euro zone is still almost two per cent below its 2008 level. (In both Canada and the United States, GDP is eight to nine per cent above 2008 levels.) As a result,

there is loads of excess capacity in Europe, with the unemployment rate near 12 per cent. As if that weren’t bad enough, these aggregate statistics hide the tragedies occurring in Italy and Greece, where GDP has fallen since 2008 by eight and 25 per cent, respectively, and long-term unemployment is almost off the charts.

Since mid-2010, after the worst part of the global financial crisis was over, Europe has desperately needed two things to advance its moribund economy.

The first is that European countries have needed fiscal stimulus rather than fiscal austerity. Faced with the brutal combination of slumping growth and very high public debt, the best policy approach was for these countries to commit to future cuts in spending to improve their long-run fiscal positions, but also to implement increases

in spending in the short term. This unusual combination would stimulate the economy immediately, reduce the suffering from high unemployment, and lower the governments’ long-run debt-to-GDP ratios.

What happened instead was immediate fiscal austerity, driven largely by leaders from Germany and other northern European states, whose assistance came with severe conditions. Their view was that the high public debt required immediate and enduring spending cuts; some even argued that such cuts would drive economic expansion. Yet the result has been the exact opposite: very sluggish European growth (contraction in some countries), persistently high unemployment, and ever-rising public debt ratios.

These bad outcomes were entirely predictable. Indeed, for the

past four years, German leaders have been pushing other countries to embark on fiscal policies directly opposite to the ones all G20 countries, including Germany, implemented in 2009 and 2010 – when they collectively agreed to avoid repeating the major policy mistakes from the Great Depression. It’s almost as if these leaders don’t want Europe to recover.

The second thing Europe has desperately needed since 2010 is for the European Central Bank (ECB) to follow the lead set by the U.S. Federal Reserve in massively expanding its balance sheet. From 2008 through 2014, the Fed’s balance sheet expanded from $900-billion (U.S.) to $4.5-trillion, and this “quantitative easing” has greatly assisted what is now appearing to be a solid and sustainable economic recovery in the United States.

Mario Draghi, the ECB’s president, said in 2012 that he was prepared to do “whatever it takes” to preserve the currency and put the euro zone’s economy back on track. But all those people expecting him to start his own QE have been waiting in vain. In fact, since mid-2012, while the Fed’s balance sheet grew by well over $1-trillion, the ECB’s balance sheet actually contracted by the same amount. Now they’re talking, again, about trying QE in earnest.

While Mr. Draghi appears willing to mirror the Fed’s monetary boldness, there remains enormous opposition to such actions from the Germans. Their opposition appears to be based on a crucial misunderstanding. Like the Tea Partiers in the United States, they fear that massive QE will unleash uncontrollable inflation. The Germans

rightly remember their history; their 1922-23 hyperinflation caused economic devastation.

But the fear of inflation in today’s Europe is completely misplaced. With massive excess capacity, a serious threat of deflation, and commercial banks doing little lending, QE is exactly what the ECB should be doing, and on a large scale. As in the United States, sustained inflation will only emerge once the economy starts a solid recovery – and that’s currently nowhere on the European horizon.

If Europe is committed to having a single currency, it needs to be willing to use its major macro policy tools when they are needed. And they’re certainly needed now.

But as long as Germany’s leaders stick to their current views, these tools will remain unused and the European economic nightmare will continue.

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Ruthilda First Responders come up big . . . Brenda Bourke, representing the Ruthilda First Responders, hands a cheque to Doug Beeson of the Biggar EMS. The substantial donation of $3,334.09 will go to capital equipment expenditures.

It will go a long way to helping out - they deserve a special thank you! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Province Introduces Test of SaskAlert Emergency System Last Thursday, Emergency Management and Fire Safety Commissioner Duane McKay announced that testing of an emergency public alerting program known as SaskAlert will begin on February 1, 2015 within the western third of the province.

“SaskAlert is a valuable tool which will enable participating municipalities, government agencies and other trained stakeholders to share vital information directly with residents when an emergency strikes,” Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter said. “The upcoming testing phase will be tremendously valuable for program developers to assess the capacity of the SaskAlert program.”

Testing will occur in the western third of the province in communities as far

north as Meadow Lake Provincial Park, extending south to the Montana border, west to the Alberta/Saskatchewan border and east to include the cities of Meadow Lake, North Battleford and Swift Current.

During the test phase, members of the public will see test alerts through The Weather Network’s Web site, smart phone app, Twitter feed and TV channel. These will be clearly marked as “test only” messages to ensure against false reporting. In the event of a real emergency during the testing period, the SaskAlert program will be used to issue actual live alerts.

Once the test phase is completed and an evaluation has occurred, a provincewide implementation of SaskAlert will begin.

becoming fully literate adults if reading is encouraged in the home. These same studies show that if parents improve their reading skills this has a positive benefit on the language development of the children as it is likely these skills will be passed on to their children.

The National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (1996-97) showed that children aged two to three who are read to several times a day do better in Kindergarten at the age of four and five than youngster who are read to only a few times a week or less. The results also show that 80 per cent of children simple immersion in reading and books will lead to independent reading by school age.

ABC Literacy Canada encourages family literacy in many

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(often called Good Night Moon time) will hear 30 million more words by age three than children who is not. This same child will acquire 700 words in its vocabulary as compared to 500 words by the one not read to.

This gap continues into the school years and later in adult life. There are discrepancies in attention span, academic achievements and on to life skills. This gap will exist 20 and 30 years later in terms of wage earnings.

Make no mistake hearing words on television or listening to adult conversations does not count. It must be one on one time with a book.

Canadians celebrate Family Literacy Day every January 27 spearheaded by ABC Life Literacy Canada.

Their research show that children have a better chance of

ways from enjoying a storybook together at bedtime and during the day, to playing with word games, singing, writing to a relative or friend, sharing day-to-day tasks such as making a shopping list or using a recipe or maybe even surfing the Internet for fun and interesting sites.

The effects of developing reading skills benefit everyone.

Researchers estimate that over the lifetime of participants in an early literacy intervention program, returns to the public are $7.16 for every dollar invested.

ABC is promoting 15 minutes of fun. Turn off the TV, computer or video games. Spend 15 minutes as a family reading or some other activity that promotes reading. Here are some suggestions: plan a family trip and follow the route on a map; make up songs together; write a letter to an aunt, uncle, grandmother or grandfather; play games.

Joseph Addison said, “reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”

When we think about health and wellness we often refer to eating fruits and veggies and exercising. But, getting the mind in shape should also be a top priority.

This fact was driven home by Hillary Clinton when she was on her Canadian tour. She talked about many things -- global issues, terrorism and the importance of reading.

She was talking about her new role as grandmother saying she has strongly encouraged her daughter and son-inlaw to begin reading to her granddaughter at a very early age. Clinton talked about the work The Clinton Foundation was doing in this area.

The results are staggering. A child who is read to at night

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by Bob Mason

Speed!

Yours Truly doesn’t think he is really telling anybody anything here.

We all know that things have speeded up quite a bit in our lifetimes.

Contrarily though, I understand that our lifeexpectancy has slowed down. Mr. Methuselha having set a record by living a legendary 969 years, while the modern life expectancy is only 78, plus or minus a few months!

History also tells us that Marco Polo took a trip to Peking (in Cathay), and was gone for some 24 years – a two hour flight now! He was almost forgotten when he got back, while Rip Van Winkle slept for 20 years, was forgotten when he returned,

and things have been speeding up ever since!

A few years later, Phineas Fogg (a la Jules Verne!) astounded the world by zipping around it in 80 days. They tell me that a Concorde jet can encircle our planet in a few hours! Oh, things have sure speeded up alright!

When Y.T. was a kid, there used to be a wooden speed-sign in our old home town that read “15 M.P.H.”, but when we were back there last year, the only one that I saw, was a steel sign that read 80 km.

“Go-go-go”, eh? If a fellow were to tell here of all the tardy times made, trying to keep up to the local “rat-race”, it would take up a lot of

paper! And guess who is to blame!

This piece reads as though Y.T. thinks everything should slow down a bit, but he never makes a suggestion about what he thinks could be done to make that happen.

The whole goal of life seems to be number one at everything, the fastest, the biggest, the richest – the best in the world, and our personal time has speeded up too!

All the way from “If they are still there next year I might go and see them” to “Hurry up! I’ve got an appointment in five minutes!”

Y.T. isn’t sure about all these thoughts, nobody is! But what is at the end of all this speed? How fast can we go? How fast should we go, and still keep pace with the world all around us? Some day we will all understand these things I suppose, but still, mebbe one consolation is that we are getting old and can’t keep step anymore?

Yours Truly sure asks a lot of phoney questions, eh? But he doesn’t have many good answers!

Must we go through our (78 plus or minus) years speedily, or take 78

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call used to quell the boredom a lot of us feel out here, now, a sixty second Blackberry message does the same thing! But what about the other twenty-nine minutes, eh?

In the army (some years ago) when a mortar-bomb fell beside a sender, it was the end of his conversation. Now a bigger, faster, better bomb falls on both the sender and the receiver . . . yet it is still the end of their conversation, eh?

Speed has it’s advantages, I guess, and it is quite possible that whatever Y.T. thinks, will never be considered.

Time, up until now anyway, just seems to go on and on!

This page is a good example of what “interest” can do! It takes a couple of minutes to read it (if one ever reads it), but it takes Yours Truly hours and hours sometimes to write it!

Yet get this! Because he is interested, he feels a lot better! Incidentally, mentioning speed, and things zippin’ by, it reminds me of the sweater Y.T. bought one time. By the time he found that the zipper didn’t work, and sewed a few buttons on, well, he was going to get grey anyway!

Mebbe Y.T. is all wrong when he thinks this way, but if he is, so are

the many (ahem!) also “created” trees of our world! They don’t seem to know enough to speed up with us and just stubbornly start to leg out with the coming of spring!

Sure, time passes a lot faster going by jet to see the world, but our interest in the world comes a little bit slower and just a little bit less!

Mebbe Y.T. is wrong again (imagine that . . . wrong two times in a row!), but how long can “man” with his speed, stay ahead of and yet lean on Nature? Phineas Fogg and Marco Polo have gone down life’s ever-flowing drain, while Y.T. just sits up here and enviously writes about the speed he went in Grade 5!

Old timers always seem to like telling about the speeds of their time! Mebbe we shouldn’t! Who knows?

Mebbe those who think that their lives should be synchronized with Nature are wrong.

Again, who knows?

To many of us, it is the sociability of things that count! No longer does a farmer stop to rest his horses at the far end of the field, while he chats with his neighbour!

As a matter-of-fact it is that “no-longer” bit about life, that we miss the most!

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slowly, as Noah did?

Must we know everything and face up to a group of gadgets that are never wrong?

Or do we realize in a world that gets green in springtime? There must be an answer. What can we expect from a life that has been reduced to the wave of a finger?

Yours Truly isn’t sure just what his own answers to all these problems would be! He just feels that as we push through our lives, a bit of us won’t get to smell any roses!

Y.T. doesn’t like being wrong (none of us do!) but often he feels that we are being forced into a world of speed, when what we really need is to slow down!

When the CEOs (Chief Executive Officers) of big organizations use great long words that we don’t understand, it sure speeds up a meeting.

But so what? Half of the listeners have only a little smattering of what he said.

Oftentimes I wonder if this “speed” thing is a little selective. If the income tax people find a $10 mistake on my return, they let me know about it right away, where as our Government can make a million dollar mistake, and we never hear about it!

Where as a half-hour party-line telephone

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by Karen Itterman The Monday afternoon Kaiser club played on January 26 with eight people present. At the end of play Mildred Henne was first, Joanne Kral second, and Gord Besse third. The highest scoring game was Reg Turner

and Joanne Kral.

For the month of January the courtesy car made 712 trips. We ask for the riders patience when calling for the car. Our volunteer drivers always do their best to get people where they want to go.

Diamond Lodge News

by Karen Kammer Hello everyone!

It’s hard to believe that another month has gone by so quickly. We sure can’t complain about January being too cold.

Our week consisted of many activities. Monday we exercised and played Blast From the Past.

Tuesday we played cards, swingbowl, and Scrabble.

Wednesday morning we did some curling.

The residents definitely know what they’re doing. There were some

really good shots. In the afternoon we enjoyed ice cream with all the trimmings.

Thursday morning we had bible study exercises.

After lunch we had our favourite activity of all, Bingo. Friday morning we had our weekly breakfast club. Later in the morning we played board games.

In the afternoon we had sing along.

Saturday we played Home Sweet Home bingo.

In the afternoon Neil Penny, Will Ballantyne,

and Gary Donuhue entertained us for an hour and a half. They played the sax, fiddle, guitar and sang for us.

It was so wonderful and the residents were tapping their feet to the music. We sure hope they come back soon.

Sunday morning was spent visiting and playing games with the residents.

PAL’s did our church service this afternoon. Thank you for the nice service.

Wishing you an awesome week ahead.

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Savvy farmers quick to adopt new tech

by Calvin Daniels

In general terms farmers have been rather open to adopting new technologies.

That adoption may not come overnight, but there are always those willing to take the plunge, going back to the first farmers to hang up their horse harness and opt for a tractor.

I am sure there were neighbours who thought them mad when they traded perfectly good horses for a smoke sputtering mechanical contraption, but in time tractors revolutionized farming.

In my time, which extends past a half century now, we have

seen similar dramatic changes into farming.

We went from strawbedded hogs kept a few head to a farm, to multi-thousandsow units with tons of technology running feeding, monitoring, and electrical within the barn.

We went from an era where 50 per cent of farms were left fallow each year, to one where continuous cropping is near universal.

I can remember many farmers thinking early adopters of direct seeding were destined to fail.

Canada announces support for Nutrition and Food Security during International Development Week Building on the Government of Canada’s strong record of providing support for an improved quality of life for the most vulnerable, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Tuesday announced funding to improve nutrition and food security in Kenya, Ghana and Nicaragua.

Yelich, Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular) and Member of Parliament for Blackstrap, made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, “A nutritious diet is both fundamental for a good start in life and for healthy development.

It is the foundation for the future prosperity of a community,” said Yelich. “I am proud that our government has once again committed funding to help improve the health of thousands of women, men and children. Nutrition is a core component of Canada’s approach to improving food security and health for the most vulnerable, in particular women and children, and a key pillar of Canada’s renewed commitment to maternal, newborn and child health for the

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Global positioning system tech followed something of similar pattern, as did acceptance of genetically modified canola varieties, although I would suggest the broader acceptance of both was quicker.

In my mind farmers are now much more ready to try the innovative as they work to enhance returns.

There is however a technology adoption curve, said Tracy Greier, with Farm Credit Canada.

She spoke to farmers in Canora January 28, and said only about 2.5 per cent are innovative, first-in adopters, with 13.5 per cent in soon after as early adopters.

The bulk follow, once the bugs have been work out thanks to the efforts of early adopters, with the last 16 per cent lagging behind the majority.

Those numbers are likely universal, whether

talking direct seeding tech for farmers, of flat screen televisions for the general public.

Some people want the gadgets the day they come out, others take a wait and see, and some lag waiting for the day it finally makes sense for them to take the plunge.

I suppose I fall into the lag pool. I tend to be satisfied with something that has worked for decades. As an example the telephone.

Yes I understand the cellphone offers connectivity all the time, but I question how critical that is. I have more years behind me than ahead, and I can’t point to a single time where a cellphone would have been more than a convenience, as opposed to a must.

Certainly farmers or anyone in rural Canada has some added safety with a cellphone, if they have coverage, but a

cellphone does not take the place of a winter survival gear in the trunk, yet how many cellphone users venture out in winter with no more than running shoes on their feet?

So while new technology has benefits, they need to be weighed. Farmers need to understand that tech is a tool.

Too often we fall into that murky area where the tool becomes a time consuming toy, like a cellphone where you take pictures and play games, and consume time with fun apps.

That said, farmers are great at maximizing what tech can provide them, but as more and more must have gadgets arise, (do we really need a computer toothbrush to measure how we brush?), we need to be sure we are adopting out of need/ benefit rather than hype and advertising.

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St. Gabriel Boys Basketball brings home hardware St Gabriel boys basketball team participated in the RCHS Invitational Tournament in Rosetown this past Friday and Saturday.

Teams include the host Rosetown team as well as BCS2000, Kindersley, Outlook, Kerrobert and St. Gabriel.

The Saints advanced to playoffs with wins over Rosetown and Outlook and then advanced to the championship final against Kindersley with a 39-30 win over Kerrob-

ert.

These two teams competed against each other earlier in January. The Saints took the game by a two-point margin (4341). The results were similar, but with an even smaller margin. St. Gabriel brought home the championship plaque with a 40-39 victory.

Their season continues this Friday and Saturday in Kindersley. Section playoffs will take place on Tuesday, January 24 at BCS2000.

(Left) Rosetown Champions . . . Back row, left to right: Brody Voll, Benson Garchinski, Garret Hawkins, Joel Hanson, Aaron Park. Middle row: Griffin Lehnert, Jesse Garchinski, Landen Boisvert, Nathan Hawkins, Rick Garchinski (Coach). Front row: Henrick Labadan, Junel Villanueva. Missing: JC Villanueva (Assistant Coach). (Submitted photo)

Perdue Curling News League curling started on January 5 with five teams participating.

The first spiel of the season, the Perdue Classic Spiel took place this weekend of January 30 and 31. The eight team draw started curling Friday night and the winners were declared by Saturday night.

Everyone laughed, cried at a missed shot, and some even checked out the ice to see if there were any cracks!

Lots of fun was had the by-on ice participants and the avid, behind the glass curlers!

Next spiel is the Ladies and 3-Man Men’s Spiels. Watch for posters!

St. Gabriel Guard, Henrick Labadan gets ready on defense during round-robin action against Outlook Blues. (Photo for The Independent by Rick Garchinski)

C Event: Richard Olson team . . . Carson Ramsay – skip, Richard Olson – third, Bill Stacey – second, and Wade Gillespie – lead (missing).

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B Event: Jean Taylor team . . . Gerald Nicholls – skip, Jay Evers – third, Esther Nicholls – second, and Jean Taylor – lead.

A Event: Jim Nicholls team . . . Jim Nicholls – skip, James Caffet – third, Daryn Moody – second, and Cory Solanik – lead.

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Macklin Mohawks (6) @ Biggar Nationals (2) (Sunday February 1) Scoring: Mohawks – (1st) 0, (2nd) 4, (3rd) 2, Total: 6. Nationals – (1st) 1, (2nd) 0, (3rd) 1, Total: 2. Shots: Mohawks

– (1st) 9, (2nd) 20, (3rd) 18, Total: 47. Nationals – (1st) 14, (2nd) 13, (3rd) 9, Total: 36. Power Plays: Mohawks – 1 for

9. Nationals – 0 for 7.

Scoring Summary: Period 1: Nationals at 14:09 – Kyle Dilosa from Steve Makway. Period

2: Mohawks at 17:21 – Davin Heintz from Scott Doetzel; Mohawks at 3:20 (PP) – Sheldon Reschny from Curtis Gette

and Mitchell Gartner; Mohawks at 2:59 – Dustan Heintz from Kelsy Muench and Jeremy Reinbold; Mohawks at 2:13 – Kelly Giggs from Kelsey Muench and Mitchell Gartener. Period 3: Mohawks at 15:54 – Davin Heintz from Kelsey Muench and Stacey Campbell; Mohawks at 15:09 – Mitchell Gartner from Alexander Neufeld; Nationals at 14:34 – Kyle Dilosa (unassisted).

Penalty Summary: Period 1: Nationals at 4:06 – David Eccles, Slashing (2); Mohawks at 0:55 – Kelly Giggs, High Sticking (2). Period 2: Mohawks at 11:48 – Kelsey Muench, Tripping (2); Nationals at 10:09 – Kyle Dilosa, Slashing (2); Mohawks at 7:23 – Stacey Campbell, High Sticking (2); Mohawks at 6:40 – Mitchell Gartner, Inter-

ference (2); Nationals at 4:04 – Josh Morrison, Misconduct (10), Head Contact (2); Mohawks at 1:00 – Jeremy Reinbold, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2); Nationals at 1:00 – Gabe Gardipy, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2). Period 3: Mohawks at 15:32 – Stacey Campbell, Roughing (2); Nationals at 15:12 – Kevin Fick, Roughing (2); Nationals at 15:12 – Marc Bourgeois, Slashing (2); Mohawks at 5:13 – Cody McKinnon, Hooking (2); Nationals at 1:18 – Kevin Fick, Interference (2); Nationals at 0:56 – Kyle Dilosa, Spearing (5).

Biggar Nationals Goalie Stats: #1, Kirby Halcrow (L), 60:00, 47 SH, 41 SV. Macklin Mohawks Goalie Stats: #33, Tyrell King (W), 60:00, 36 SH, 34 SV. #1, Selkirk Botrokoff (Backup), 0:00, 0 SH, 0 SV.

Steve Makway cuts off the pass during the Nationals Game Two playoff versus the Macklin Mohawks.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Biggar Bowl (January 26-30)

Monday Mixed League: MHS – John Hammond, 268; WHS – Krista Remeshylo, 243; MHT – John Hammond, 672; WHT – Krista Remeshylo, 581.

Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Gabe Silvernagle, 224; WHS – N/A; MHT – Cliff Forsyth, 594; WHT

– N/A. Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Geoff Cooke, 202; WHS – Dianna Meger, 249; MHT – Geoff Cooke, 504; WHT – Dianna Meger, 552.

Y.B.C. Thursday’s, Bowlasaurus: High Score – Josh Heimbecker, 76.

Pee Wee: High Score

– Alara Ormiston, 94; High Double – Alara Ormiston, 166. Bantam: High Score – Jayla Boobyer, 149; High Triple – Jayla Boobyer, 324. Junior: High Score – Hailey Boobyer, 161; High Triple – Tristan Otterson, 348.

Joey Levitt, 178.

Ladies League: LHS – Dorrie Laberswieler, 247; LHT – Dorrie Laberswieler, 667; THS – Dolls with Balls, 3,340; THT – Bleepers, 5,018; LHA – Joey Levitt, 187.

Mens League: MHS – Glen Shockey, 229; MHT – Glen Shockey, 593; THS – WWF, 788; THT – 2,289; MHA – Al Levitt, 179.

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Kyle Dilosa recorded the two goals in the Nationals 6-2 defeat. (Independent Photo

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Another year has begun for the Biggar Museum & Credit Union Gallery. Events have been planned, and all our volunteers are gearing up for another successful year of fundraising. Pies and cookies will be baked, burgers will be served, pancakes will be Áipped and changes are underway in the exhibit gallery. Art exhibits will be up every month. The community and Biggar’s students will be invited to view every one of them. The Past & Presents Gift Shop, Biggar’s souvenir headquarters, has a new look.

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Regional traditions throughout the British Isles were once more common than they are now. One of the few surviving is the Norfolk ritual of Jack Valentine, otherwise known as Old Father Valentine or Old Mother Valentine. Jack Valentine was responsible for the mysterious gifts that appear on doorsteps on Valentine’s Eve, and always vanished into thin air when the recipient answers a knock at the door.

Jack Valentine was, of

course, all your friends and neighbours. And also yourself! The hope was that after an evening of delivering thoughtful and mysterious gifts to the doorsteps of your friends and family - and perhaps a few prank gifts as well - you would return home to find your own doorstep covered in gifts.

Children might also be given a treat from the village shop. In the 19th century, Norfolk children would go out before dawn to sing

songs in exchange for cakes and pennies.

Good morrow,Valentine, God bless the baker, You’ll be the giver, And I’ll be the taker.

It only lasted as long as sunrise though, with bakers bothered after that point rejecting the kids’ pleas and calling them “sunburnt.”

Still, it’s February, so that’s still a good hour or so of getting round to all the bakers for a cake before school starts.

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What the flowers say…

Red roses are the traditional way to say “I love you,” and are, therefore, the most popular flower sent on Valentine’s Day. However, think beyond red this year. Valentine’s Day is when we celebrate love, of course, but in the people we love, there is often much more to celebrate. Luckily, for most every feeling and sentiment, there is a color of rose.

Red:”I love you” Nothing says “I love you” like red roses. Red symbolizes love, beauty, courage, respect,

romantic love, and even congratulations.

White: “I am the one for you” While many send red roses on Valentine’s Day, surprise your Valentine this year with white roses that symbolize true love, purity, innocence, reverence, humility, youthfulness, and charm.

Pink: “Thank you” Perfect for a friend that you want to honor on Valentine’s Day, pink roses show apprecia-

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Yellow: “We’re friends and I care about you” Another way to honour your friendship, yellow stands for joy, gladness, friendship, delight, new beginnings, welcome back, and remembrance.

Yellow with Red Tip: “I’m falling in love with you” The beautiful sunset roses let that new person in your life

know that you want more than friendship—they symbolize falling in love.

Orange/Coral: “I want you in my life” Orange lets the receiver know that you are passionate about them.The colour means desire, enthusiasm, and fascination.

Red and White Together: “We are a great match” Send a mixed bouquet of red and white roses to your Valentine to signify unity.

Peach: “Let’s make this a memorable Valentine’s Day” If you are ready to say, “Let’s

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Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (28 January, 2015) Diversified Economy, Physician Recruitment, and Organ Donations Our government is focused on keeping Saskatchewan strong and growing – even when faced with volatile oil prices and lower-than-expected revenues.

We are working to meet this challenge through sound fiscal management, a commitment to continued investment in important infrastructure projects, and tax incentives for new growth and job creation.

The good news is that our economy is increasingly diversified and a slowdown in one sector can be offset by growth in other areas. Our thriving manufacturing sector and record wholesale trade values – just the latest examples – are among the many reasons Saskatchewan enjoys the second strongest rate of job creation and the lowest rate of unemployment in Canada.

While these figures, together with economic forecasts, paint a positive picture of our diversified economic strength, the most encouraging endorsement of a strong and growing Saskatchewan

comes from our children and grandchildren. They are forever changing the course of our province by choosing to stay here, start their careers and raise their families.

As Saskatchewan’s population grows, so too does the number of physicians practicing here. Between March 2007 and March 2014, the number of physicians in Saskatchewan increased 24.3 per cent (by 423 physicians) while overall physician turnover rates have decreased. International recruitment has been key and efforts to retain more of our locallytrained family medicine graduates are working. The retention rate of those trained at the University of Saskatchewan has jumped by 11 per cent – from 58 to 69 per cent – over the past year.

The province has increased medical training seats and residency positions while working to expand postgraduate education opportunities across the province. In partnership with saskdocs we will continue to look for new ways to make sure Saskatchewan is where these valued health providers want to practice and provide care for individuals and families.

Each year, organ and tissue donors in our province

save lives and improve the quality of life for many others. One organ donor can save up to eight lives, and one tissue donor can improve the lives of more than 75 people. This is why our government is proud to support the launch of the Offer Hope Campaign – an initiative that is designed to start a conversation and raise awareness of the impact organ and tissue donations can have.

Currently, there are about 90 Saskatchewan people waiting for a kidney transplant and a similar number waiting for corneas. Many more people in our province require lifesaving heart, lung or liver transplants. The decision to donate could save or improve someone’s life.

During the fall legislative session, our government introduced a bill to update Saskatchewan’s organ and tissue donation legislation and allow more timely regulatory changes. That legislation is expected to pass in the spring. I encourage you to talk to your family about your decision to donate, so they can honour your wishes.

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

Asquith Town Council held its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 14. Attending was Mayor James Maddin, Councillors Sue Sawicki, Garry Dumont, Don Lysyshyn, Ross Beal and Gail Erhart. Also attending was Foreman Darren Kraft and C.A.O. Holly Cross.

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by CP Rail that due to upgrades to the rail line that were done in 2014, Transport Canada has now given them permission to increase their speed from 40 miles per hour to 50 miles per hour, as they go through town.

ing Inspector: Hermann Michael; Bylaw Enforcement Officer: Ron Klassen; Board of Revision: Gord Krismer and Associates.

A resolution was made that certain account receivables may be added to the respective municipal taxes.

Permission was given for a Community Event License to the Dangerous Goods Hockey Team for a tournament to be held in January.

The Town of Asquith has contracted Associated Engineering Ltd. to complete a Water System Assessment for 2015, as prescribed by legislation, for a cost of $6,000 plus GST. The Town Council approved the application for a Building Canada Grant to fund the construction cost of a new Sewage Pumping Station and related Waste Water Infrastructure.

The Town of Asquith will be holding a byelection on February 25.

This by-election is for one councillor. An advance election, for those who are unable to attend on the actual election day, will be held on Thursday, February 19. There are three candidates for the one councillor position: Kerry Sawicki, Leen Van Marion, and Blair

Town of Asquith Council News for January Council moved to accept the treasurer’s statement of receipts and expenditures for the month of December 2014 and the November 2014 bank reconciliations as presented.

A resolution was made to accept the Accounts Paid of $53,861.79 and Accounts Payable of $18,518.81 as

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The Asquith Recreation Committee received $2,746 from the RM of Vanscoy No. 345 as a Public Reserve Grant.

These monies will be earmarked to go towards recreation, sport and culture.

The Asquith Fire Department attended a house fire that occurred in late December.

The Asquith Landfill is no longer accepting shingles. Rather, the pit is for household waste only.

One may still dispose of white metals in the white metal pile, unpainted and untreated wood in the wood pile, and wire in the wire pile. There is a cost of $2 charged to all Town of Asquith and RM of Corman Park No. 344 residents who access the landfill. The Asquith Landfill is not open if the weather prior to 9 a.m. is -40 degrees Celcius or colder with the wind chill, as reported on the Environment Canada Web site.

The following appointments of Council were made for the Town of Asquith for 2015: Wheatland Regional Library Representative: Sue Sawicki; Legal Representative: MacDiarmid LaMarsh; Auditor: Gilchrist and Co.; Fire Chief: Colin Graham; EMO Coordinator: Holly Cross; Build-

Warren. There will be a “Meet the Candidates” Night on Wednesday, February 4 at the Asquith Seniors Center.

Please be sure to come out and meet the candidates so that you can put a name to a face.

A reminder to all that dog and cat licenses for 2015 are now due. The cost for a pet license is $10 for a neutered or spayed pet and $20 for an un-neutered pet.

Failure to acquire a pet license will result in a fine and a license will still be required.

Business Licenses are also due for 2015. Contractor’s licenses are $50. An example of a contractor would be a mechanic, an electrician, a plumber, a carpenter, a hair dresser, an aesthetician, et cetera. Direct Seller’s licenses are $20. These would be for door-to-door sellers. The purchase of a license will have your business listed on the Town’s Web site.

A reminder also goes out to snowmobile drivers in the Town of Asquith that they are to use back alleys to take the most direct route in and out of town; snowmobile are not to be used for recreation purposes within the limits of the Town of Asquith.

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

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Job Posting: Cook Position Full Time Biggar and District Daycare require an energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys cooking for children.

Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain the following: • CPR C and First Aid • Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector check • Food Safe Course • TB Test Please send your applications…

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Heavy Duty Mechanic required for prevetative maintenance, repair and service of heavy equipment fleet Journeyman’s License +10 yrs min exp with CAT, JD, and heavy trucks req’d. Both camp and shop locations. Service truck and accommodations provided.

Wage negotiable.

Send work references and resume to: Bryden Construction, Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 5, 3 OR 1 W/Airbrake

• Guaranteed 40 hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Week Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have a valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 OR 1 with airbrake licence and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at: www.sperryrail.com, careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.

Locomotive Operators and Groundspeople Cando Rail Services is currently seeking safety focused individuals who are physically fit, have excellent customer and teamwork skills, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

Working as Locomotive Operators and Groundspeople for inductrial switching sites near Saskatoon, the incumbents will ensure safe operation of the locomotive and train movement including operating switches, un/coupling rails cars, managing air hoses, applying hand brakes, and ensuring the rail yard is clean and safe from hazards.

Ag Mechanic & Parts Person NOW HIRING: Ag Mechanic and Parts Person for dealership located 35 minutes west of Saskatoon; offering health plan and newer shop; full service community with K-12 school; wages based on experience; fax resumes to 306-237-4466 or email: scott@camdonmotors. com

Possession of railway rules certification and experience as a Locomotive Operator or Groundsperson is an asset. Incumbents must be able to gain a clear medical evaluation for safety critical positions.

Both full and part-time positions available.

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Part-time Detail Person required for Ag/Auto dealership, to wash units and clean interiors, all equipment and cleaning supplies provided. Apply to Scott at Cam-Don Motors, Perdue, SK camdonmotors.com 1c6 Restaurant help wanted for waitress/waiter/cook for Country Corner Bar & Grill in Landis, Sask. Apply in person or contact Karen at 306-6582052.

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Obituaries Karen Leone East October 21, 1960 to December 10, 2014 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Karen East.

Karen passed away due to an accident.

K a r e n survived by her children, D e a n n a Stevenot, Martina and Jared Sapach, Jerid Stevenot, Joseph Stevenot and Katrina and Matthew Sheppard; mother, Linda Carol East (Clapp); siblings, David East, Evan and Audra East; and her grandchildren, Kalaen, Elizabeth and Nevaeh Dhil-Stevenot, Emily Sapach, Jelissa and Jazzalynn Stevenot, Arthur and Maddie Sheppard; also survived by and loved so many nieces and nephews. Karen was predeceased by her father, Arthur East.

Karen was the first born October 21, 1960 to Arthur and Carol East in Vancouver, B.C. She grew up and attended school at Howard Powell on Hwy 4 South between Biggar and Rosetown and then later transferred to Rosetown, Sask. to complete her Grade 12. She then attended Business College in Saskatoon at Kelsey. Later on in Life Karen started her 22 year career with Elk Point Drilling, North Battleford, Sask. where she was a secretary. Karen enjoyed taking trips with her kids and family. She truly cherished every minute she spent with friends and family. She also loved to brag about her

eight grandchildren because ever since she was a little girl that is all she wanted to be was a grandma.

The day Karen was taken away from us was a day many will never forget because everyone that knew her lost a piece of their hearts and because of the sudden and tragic death. Karen was an amazing mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, friend, co-worker and an even more amazing grandmother to all eight of her grandchildren.

This woman had not one single bad cell in her body everything she did in her 54 years of life was done for someone else. She never hated anyone she just wanted to embrace everyone and share her love. Even though her heart had been broken many times it kept getting bigger and she just wanted to share love with everyone.

Only those who had the blessing of being in her presence will know what a powerful, wonderful, caring and loving person this world has lost.

The Celebration of Remembrance was held Monday, December 15, 2014 from Biggar Untied Church, Biggar, Sask. with Pastor Mark Kleiner officiating. Readers were Jerry Kobelsky and Joyce Urlacher. Eulogist was Jerid Stevenot.

Active Urn Bearers were Joseph Stevenot and Deanna Stevenot. Interment was held later that day.

Memorial donations can be made to the Prairie Branches, Box 1690, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. gfsc1

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Obituaries Joan Agnes Smith November 19, 1935 - January 26, 2015 Joan Agnes Smith passed away on January 26, 2015 in Biggar, Sask. at the age of 79 years. She was born November 19, 1935 in Hamilton, Ontario.

Joan is survived by her children… daughter, Deborah (Dean) Hamilton, children, Todd, Roy, Reanee (Greg), Deana (Ron), Lindsay, Drew, Dean; daughter, Sherri (Charles) de Bussac, children, Ward ( Jesse), Elises (Tyler); son, Rob (Tammy Lousbury) Smith, children, Jaylynn (Brant), Felicia (Ryan); and grandson, Lloyd (Anneliciea) Wilson and daughter, Arabel; her brother, Micheal (Gisela) Downey; and sister, Diane (Nello) Olinah.

She was predeceased by her mother, Agnes Nolan; and her brother, Nick Haigh; and sisters, Cherie Figures, Marie Glew, Sharon Belisle; also her daughter, Cheryl (Terry) Manzufti; and beloved nephews, Terry Glew and Kevin Belisle.

Joan was a loving mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed by all. She always brought smiles to everyone’s faces with her great baking.

Funeral Service was held on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. from Meadow Lark Apartments, Biggar, Sask. Memories were from Family and Friends; Honourary Bearers were “All those who shared in Joan’s life.” Interment will be held at a later date. Tributes in memory of Joan may be directed to Canadian Lung Cancer Society, 1231 - 8th St. E., Saskatoon, SK, S7H 0S5.

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Norma Marie Fox (nee MacDonald) Norma Fox (nee MacDonald) of Pilot Mound, MB, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015, at the Prairie View Lodge in Pilot Mound, Man. at the age of 82 years.

Norma leaves to mourn her passing her daughter, Renee (Tony) Bisson of Pilot Mound, Man.; daughter-in-law, Germaine Van Damme of Glenora, Man.; grandchildren Adam ( Jamie), Aaron (Alyson), Matthew ( Jocelyn) Tristan (Allison), Derrick (Lacey), Chris (Leslie), Michael (Angie) and Kory ( Janessa); and great-grandchildren, Chayse, Carissa, Remington, Dave, Taylor, Madison, Luke and Spencer. Also left to mourn Norma’s passing are her godchildren, Frances MacLean and Yvonne Thibault; brothers, John (Georgina) MacDonald, Sandy MacDonald; sister, Thelma Hubley; brother-in-law, Ken (Diane) Fox; and sister-in-law, Helen Kendal; as well as numerous extended relatives, nieces and nephews.

Norma was predeceased by her first husband, Remie Van Damme; second husband, John Fox; son, David Van Damme; and parents, Ranald and Mary MacDonald; brothers, John R., Hector, Malcolm and Edward; sisters, Agnes MacLellan, Isabel MacLennan, Sister Mary Consolata, and Matilda (Tillie) Wilkinson; and brother-in-law, Bruce Hubley.

Prayers were held at Jamieson’s Holland Chapel, Holland, Man. at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date.

Memoriams may be made in Norma’s memory

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Obituaries

Obituaries

Cards of Thanks

to Covenant House Vancouver, 575 Drake Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6B 4K8; Siloam Mission, 300 Princess Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1M3, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences may be made at www. willmorchapel.com Jamieson’s Funeral Service of Holland, Man. in care of arrangements. (204) 526-2380 6p1

Collin Ray Silbernagel (Wuttunee)

We would sincerely like to thank the Diamond Lodge and Dr. Muller for the special care given to our mother, Monika Baum. To the friends, neighbours and relatives who were so generous; the food, flowers and kind words were comforting to us all; to the CWL for the Honour Guard and terrific lunch; ushers, Andrew and alex Scott, a BIG thank you; to Father Bedard, whose visits to Mom and guidance with such grace was greatly appreciated during this time.

Also thanks to Bob, Ed and Kirby from Grondin Funeral Service for serving our family with such care.

Thank you, Fred, Dorothea, Ursula, Conrad, Cathy, Gerald, and families 6p1 The family of Jim Hoult would lime to thank the first responders, the RCMP, Jim Rickwood and Ed Young for their professionalism and caring, during our difficult time after jim’s passing. Thank you to Kirby, Bob and Ed from Grondin Funeral as well as Mrs. Grondin for everything they did for us. Thanks to everyone who sent food, flowers and cards and for the hugs and kind words. Thank you to the Anglican Church Ladies for the lunch served after the funeral. A special thank you to Pastor Mark Kleiner for the great job he did at the service and helpful visits before the funeral. Thanks also to Helen Delainey for the delicious family supper.

A special thanks to Bill and Judy for being with us and helping during the most difficult time. …Brenda and Ray Wood, Bob and Donna Hoult, and families 6gfsc1

James Edwin Hoult May 16, 1946 - January 19, 2015 It is with great sadness we announce that James Edwin Hoult passed away suddenly at his home in Biggar, Sask. on January 19, 2015 at the age of 68 years.

He was the youngest of three children born to Enos and Mona Hoult in Biggar, Sask. Jim took his schooling in Biggar and kept busy doing what he liked doing most; earning money by digging gardens and doing other odd jobs. Later in his high school years, he worked with his brother Bob at Rann’s Bakery, delivering bread, cleaning the equipment and on Saturdays helping the bakers with sugaring doughnuts, etc. He later worked at Dehmke’s Red and White grocery store for a time.

After high school, he went to business college for a year and then worked at the CN in Saskatoon for a year or two. He then made the decision to go to the University of Saskatchewan to get a Degree in Commerce. After four years, he graduated and proceeded to get a job with the Federal Government in Ottawa with the taxation department. After a few years, he decided to return to the west, to be closer to family.

He moved to Edmonton, Alta. where he continued working with the federal government in the income tax department. He began working in the field as taxation assessor, which he really enjoyed. He was then promoted to department head where he had numerous people working under him.

In 2001, he decided it was time to retire and move back to Biggar to the slower life. He enjoyed working his yard and helping some of his neighbours. He became busy helping organizing Anglican Church fowl suppers, pancake suppers as well as the BBQs at the Shop Easy, and also looking after the books for the church.

More recently, he slowed down to just driving the courtesy car and being on the phone for the courtesy car; and also calling some bingos and taking money at some of the jam sessions. He also delivered Meals on Wheels when needed.

Jim is survived by his sister, Brenda (Ray) Wood, their sons, Jeff (Hardeep), Vern, Daryl (Tracey); and brother, Bob (Donna) Hoult, their children, Darren (Lis), Janine (Nola), and Colleen ( James), and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Enos (1974); mother, Mona (1991); niece, Denise Hoult; and a special aunt, Vivienne McKay. An Anglican Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, January 27, 1015 at 2 p.m. from Redeemer Lutheran Church, Biggar with Pastor Mark Kleiner officiating. Organist was Diana Dolack. The eulogy was given by nieces, Colleen Wruth and Janine Pielak; and remembrances of special times with Uncle Jim by nephew Jeff Wood. A reading was done by Colleen Wruth.

Active urn bearers were nephews, Darryl Wood along with Jeff and Vern Wood. Burial will be at a later date. Tributes may be made to Biggar New Horizons or Courtesy Car, Box 631, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar were in charge of arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”.

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June 12, 1994 - January 28, 2015 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our son, Collin, at the age of 20 years.

Collin was born June 12, 1994 at Biggar Union Hospital, Biggar, Sask.

Collin attended St. Gabriel School, Biggar until Grade 6 and completed high school at John Paul II in North Battleford, Sask.

He later was going into his third year Electrician Apprenticeship.

Collin enjoyed eating ketchup sandwiches, homemade jelly, long boarding with Kayla, building bike ramps with Holden, playing his guitar with Brandon, Homer Tag with Joseph and Annissa, reading with big sis, Destiny, Skip Bo at his Dad’s, going on a hot air balloon and a helicopter ride with his Dad, going visiting with Desiree and gathering treats from Uncle Grant, Pauline, Desiree’s grandfather, Lawrence Falcon.

Collin and his friends bought a camper for $400 each. They had lots of great weekends together.

Collin learned to drive a standard when he first began driving. He thought he would teach his big sis, Lauralie, to drive it but quickly gave up on her. He loved to cook himself breakfast. His favourite meal was barbeque ribs. He joined a band called ‘Kingdom of Ravens’, after receiving lessons from Keith Bartlett. He played classical guitar, folk music and classic rock.

Collin is survived by his father, Raymond Silbernagel; his mother, Rhonda WuttuneeBarber (Dan); and siblings, Lyle (Shauna), Brayden (Halley), Destiny (Brant), Lauralie (Kelly) Silbernagel, Nicole, Kyra and Shayne Barber; special friends, Kayla Knutson, Desirae Falcon, Joseph Silbernagel, Brennan Wuttunee, Nick Scott, and Brandon Burnett.

Wake Service and Funeral Service took place on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Glen Kiskotagan Memorial Hall at Red Pheasant First Nation with Pastor Brian Arcand officiating and Howard McMaster as M.C. Honourary Pallbearers were all who shared Collin’s life. Pallbearers were Brayden Silbernagel, Lyle Silbernagel, Joseph Silbernagel, Brennan Wuttunee, Nick Scott and Brandon Burnett. Interment took place at the Biggar Cemetery, Biggar, Sask.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

“As I sit in Heaven, and watch you everyday, I try to let you know with signs, I never went away.

I hear you when you’re laughing and watch you while you sleep.

I even place my arms around you to calm you as you weep.

I see you wishing these days away, begging to have me home.

So I try to send you signs so you’ll know you’re not alone.

Don’t feel guilty that you have life that has denied to me.

Heaven is truly beautiful, just you wait and see.

So live your life, laugh again, enjoy yourself, be free.

Then I know with every breath you take, you’ll be taking one for me…”

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Memoriams LEHNERT, Joseph Peter: January 21, 1926 February 8, 2012 “May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear.

That we’ll always love and miss you And wish you were here.” … Johanna; Georgina, Tom and family; Ronald, Lynne and his family; Sharon, Darren and Kyra 6p1

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SUNDAYS in J A N U A R Y : Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 10:30 a.m.

February 22, potluck after Family Service.

Everyone is welcome.

For pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-9483731 or 306-9517122.

48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street @ 10:50 a.m. Worship will be at 10:50 a.m.

Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. The church office number is 306-948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor.

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SATUR DAY, FEBRUARY 14: Biggar & District Health Services Foundation Inc. presents 4th Annual DINNER, DANCE & AUCTION, “From the Heart” Fundraiser; at Biggar Community Hall with Live Music by “Rock Bottom”.

Tickets: $40 each available at de Moissac Jewellers (includes entry for $2,000 travel voucher draw). 5:30, doors and Silent Auction open; 6:30, Dinner; Live Auction to follow.

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Pancakes (including gluten-free pancakes), sausages, ham, beverage, $7 per person (preschool FREE). Sponsored

by St. Paul’s Anglican Church.

Everyone welcome!

5c3 W E D N E S DAY, FEBRUARY 18: Ash Wednesday Service at St. Paul’s Anglican at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015

THUR SDAY, FEBRUARY 19: Biggar & District Arts Council presents…

“ROYAL WOOD”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar.

Adults/ Seniors, $25 (advance, $20); students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children, 12 and under, $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452.

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THUR SDAY, MARCH 19, FRIDAY, MARCH 20, SATURDAY, MARCH 21: 7:30 p.m. and SUNDAY, MARCH 22: 2:00 p.m.…New Creation Community Players musical production of “The Addams Family”. Reserved seating tickets go on sale Monday, February 9 at The Independent, 122 Main St., Biggar, $20 per person. Visa, MasterCard accepted, 306-948-3344.

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Wanted Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-6582132 tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

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Immediate possession. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Forward Tenders and 5% refundable deposit before noon March 12, 2015 to: Carson & Co., Barristers and Solicitors, P. O. Box 1600, 803 Main Street, Melfort, SK, S0E 1A0.

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

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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

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Houses for Rent Two and Three bedroom houses for rent. Close to downtown and school.

Fridge and stove included. For viewing call 306-948-3674 or 306-948-9517 or 306948-7022.

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Biggar & District Arts Council are available for bar tending services at your f u n c t i o n s / eve n t s.

Contact Denise at 306-948-2452.

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necessarily accepted. Submit written Tenders by February 28, 2015 to Pat Keyser, 1609 Ewart Ave., Saskatoon, SK, S7H 2K9

Craik and District Regional Park is looking for a Park Manager and an Assistant for the 2015 season.

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Biggar RCMP is dedicated to keeping our jurisdiction safe for all citizens. Our focus is on overall crime reduction through various initiatives.

Every year consultation occurs between the detachment and our various municipal gov-

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ernment partners to develop initiatives that support crime reduction.

2014 initiatives included a prolific offender strategy, visibility through business contacts and enforcement, impaired driving strategies, and engaging our youth.

The officers have done a commendable job in all areas.

As you peruse the statistics it is important to recognize that even the most mundane statistic has the potential to be a life threatening situation for public or police. On behalf of the officers I would like to thank all citizens for reporting incidents to police.

Together we do make a difference.

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The Sky This Month - February 2015

by Gary Boyle, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Auriga

I hope many of you had a change to see and image Comet Lovejoy last month.

As anticipated it was a naked eye object when seen under dark country skies. Using the finder chart and simple binoculars, it was even quicker.

Lovejoy only has a gas tail that only revealed

itself in long exposures.

An upcoming photo op will be around the 15th when the comet is in the area of the Andromeda Galaxy and the moon will not interfere. Wow talk about starting off 2015 with a bang. The comet came closest to the Sun (perihelion) on January 30 and is now moving away and will return 8,000 years from now. Moving through the constellations of Andromeda and the

rich Milky Way field of Persus and then through Cassiopeia next month, Lovejoy is still putting on a great show.

On the heels of last month’s article, let’s move north to Auriga the Charioteer.

Capped by its bright star Capella at magnitude zero which is an extremely close double star that is not easy to split, Auriga is home to three fantastic open clusters. Towards

Auriga (The Charioteer) with the Messier open star clusters M36, M37 and M38.

(Submitted Photo)

A spirit Àlled 2015 Songbook Another Songbook experience and where are we going? Higher!

Higher! Higher!

The Group and all their friends, supporters, connections far and wide, big and especially small, made Friday night a night to remember for the Sanchez family and all those able to partipate.

For those of us who attended it was evident that there was all kinds of spirit in the house, from the local flavoured opening song of John MacIntyre flowering into the set with Graham Lehnert, Garrett deBussac and Mark Kleiner performing thoughtful, charming and accessible acoustic versions of their work.

The boys of Czar Bomba have transformed into slightly older, more nuanced, entertaining and versatile musicians.

John MacIntyre’s wry humour kept us listening and waiting for the next quirky needle. It was a relaxed showcasing of the songs that allowed members of The Group and John’s brother

Phil on dobro, to mix in and out as each piece dictated.

After the first set, the Group Box began to send out smoke and steam and our Genie of the evening, Tim Hammond, emerged and set the party atmosphere and rules of the game. Mark Kleiner’s Sunday School teacher ,Evelyn Schumacher, got the first request in and after that, the song runner and receipt writer were kept busy getting the money and requests into the Genie.

There were 25 songs on the Group Box list from Hank Williams to Ricky Martin. The Genie kept the game moving, but he was guided by the spirit of the evening and it seemed some kind of magic was informing the picks.

One of the many highlights of the evening was Mustang Sally which had graduated pricing and performance upgrades. For $30 you got the song; for another $10 Terry Epp would put leather pants on and sing it, and for another $10 Mayor Ray Sadler

would join The Group on the concert grand. It was a pretty easy sell to get all the upgrades and whether it was the leather pants or the additional Mayor, that Mustang just about blew the roof off and certainly brought the house down.

The Group were joined by many special guests and musical friends throughout the evening.

The Big Rose Colony young people have had members of The Group working with them through the winter, and their songs were sponsored in a wonderful set with Mark leading from the front with guitar only and The Group and The Choir singing in the audience, Angels Among Us. That started some of us tearing up and when they joined The Group on stage for the song “Home”, the only appropriate response after they finished was a standing-O. What a wonderful collaboration and great musicianship. It left the audience wanting more and we hope we get to hear them again.

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the lower part of the asterism we have M38, M36 and my favourite M37. Throw into the mix IC 410 and you have a wonderful place to play with your digital camera and take long expose images.

IC 410 is an emission nebula spanning 100 light years wide and lie some 1,200 lights years away. Amongst the fine detail of stellar formation are two odd looking squiggles called the tadpoles.

Their appearance is a result of the stellar winds blowing from nearby NGC 1893.

As mentioned the trio of open clusters is the showpiece of the constellation. M36, M37 glow at magnitudes 6.3 and 6.2 respectively and might be glimpsed naked eye from extremely dark moonless sites whereas M38 registers at a fainter magnitude 7.4.

Also close by we have fainter and smaller open clusters such as NGC 1931 and NGC 1907.

These open clusters range from 4,100 to 4,500 light years from us except NGC 1931 and is an estimated 7,000 light years away. This object

is actually a nebula surrounded by a group of stars.

Located towards the top portion of Auriga lie two planetary nebulas.

First on the menu is NGC 2242.

Located a little more than six degrees from magnitude 2.1 Beta Auriga, this planetary does not possess the twisty spiral shape seen in but a nice round envelope of gas and dust expelled from the dead star. This 14th magnitude object is a definite challenge as one would need at minimum a 10-inch scope. The central star at measured to be magnitude 17.6.

Our second stellar corpse is IC 2149. At low power it looks like a typical 11th magnitude sun but the nebulosity reveals itself in higher magnifications. IC 2149 is an estimated 5,200 light years away.

Everyone knows the planets of our solar system but many do not know how bright they really are and how easy they are to locate. The two brightest planets are at opposite horizons.

Within about 20

minutes after sunset you should be able to see brilliant Venus in the west. It is steadily climbing higher each night while approaching Mars. Venus slides past Mars on February 22 with both filling nicely in a wide angle field of view.

About 6 p.m. local time look east to spot Jupiter which is at opposition on February 6. On that day it will rise when the Sun sets and will only be 36 light minutes away.

Saturn can be seen in the constellation Scorpius in the south about an hour before sun rise. The Lord of the rings line up with the four stars that make up the claws of the scorpion.

Saturn is located on the top of the line-up and appears yellowish in colour.

After the full Snow Moon slated for February 3 at 23:09 UT, look for the Zodiacal Light in the east after sunset starting from the 5th.

We are simply looking at dust particle along the plane of the solar system. February 18 will mark the new moon.

Until next month, clear skies everyone.

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The weather outside can’t quite decide if it’s coming or going, but in Fate Reforged the Mardu aren’t as indecisive!

The Mardu know but one direction: forward. This was made clear with their mechanic in Khans of Tarkir, Raid, but I found that mechanic underwhelming. Oh, so you attack and things happen? Yawn. In Fate Reforged, however, the Mardu get a new mechanic, Dash, which falls into a much more interesting design space to play with, and has an abundance of on-colour support both within the set itself and in Standard in general.

Dash is an alternate casting cost effect in much the same way Morph is. Either you can pay the creature’s casting cost and put it onto the field as normal, or you can pay the Dash cost and do something a bit different.

Unlike Morph which gives you a generic, colourless 2/2, Dash gives you the creature with the additional benefit of having Haste, but with the caveat that it has to return to your hand at the end of your turn.

While on paper returning the creature to your hand might seem like a drawback, it is actually just a mana intensive form of protection for the creature. While in your hand, sorcery speed removal (targeted like Asphyxiate, or board wipers like Duneblast) can’t touch your Dash creatures, and enchantments (such as Stab

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the deck. As you are likely going to be casting the same few creatures for their Dash cost over and over again, the extra 2 damage before even attacking every turn suddenly makes each cast far more efficient when you look at value gained to mana spent.

Next, caring about when you attack with your Dash creature, is the Brutal Hordechief. Draining your opponent any time one of your myriad of creatures attacks is quite powerful not only for increasing pressure on your foe, but for recovering some life for yourself, giving your any time you might need to buy to finish the game. The Hordechief’s activated ability is icing on the cake, letting you potentially throw all of your foe’s blockers against a single rat while the rest of your force swings through unimpeded to secure the game.

Finally, we have the Outpost Siege. While underwhelming at first glance, this card is both versatile through being a modal enchantment, and the third interaction in this deck for Dash if you choose Dragons. The key bit of wording with this card is “leaves the battlefield” in place of “dies”. This card doesn’t care how the creature leaves play, merely that it is no longer on the field. An extra damage – either result of a creature dieing, a token getting sacrificed at the end of turn, or a Dash creature returning to your hand – has the potential to finish off blockers that would have otherwise survived combat, or dome your opponent as a psudo-Trample.

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Wound) are equally impotent against them. We can even go out of our way to milk the cycle of entering and exiting the battlefield even further, and that’s where this month’s deck comes in.

A Dash of Death Creatures: 4x Mardu Shadowspear (B), 3x Ruthless Ripper (B), 3x Typhoid Rats (B), 3x Battle Brawler (1B), 2x Alesha, Who Smiles at Death (2R), 4x Mardu Strike Leader (2B), 4x Brutal Hordechief (3B), 3x Goblin Heelcutter (3R), 2x Purphoros, God of the Forge (3R), 2x Flamerush Rider (4R), 2x Kolaghan, the Storm’s Fury (3BR).

Spells: 3x Douse in Gloom (2B), 3x Outpost Siege, 2x Raider’s Spoils (3B).

Lands: 4x Bloodfell Caves, 5x Mountain, 4x Nomad Outpost, 7x Swamp.

The goal of this deck is to interact with every point of the Dash cycle of events: coming into play, attacking, and leaving play. While it is unlikely that you will ever get all three interactions in play at the same time, getting any one is quite plausible, with just under onesixth of the deck holding onto triggers that Dash can set off, and sometimes that will be all you need.

The first potential interaction is Purphoros, an old friend of ours from Theros, and plausibly the most difficult of the three to get a hold of currently. His is an enters the battlefield (ETB) trigger that will Shock each of your opponents, bringing multiplayer possibilities to

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