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Nominate that special lady for Mother of the Year celebrations It’s a time to recognize that special someone who exemplifies the title: Mother.

Prairie Branches

Enterprises is looking for nominations for their annual fund raiser to be held at the Community Hall, Tuesday, May 5.

Happy, happy, happy . . . The ref indicates it’s in, and Biggar Nat Clarke McNulty celebrates his third period marker as the Nationals faced the visiting Outlook Ice Hawks, February 7. McNulty’s goal, the second for the Nats, drew them within one of the ‘Hawks in Game One of two in the

T h i s y e a r, a n y a n d all nominations will be recognized, with organizers of the popular event stressing that it is

not a competition, but a day to honour someone you believe to be special.

If you think your Mom is the best, or you know of

a special woman in your life, you have until April 15 to nominate her for Prairie Branches annual gala.

The Mother of the Year Tea, to be held at the Biggar Community Hall, brings together women who may be nominated from their respective communities - not necessarily mothers - all to raise needed funds for the Prairie Branches.

It not only is a chance to treat those special women, but a great chance to treat yourself to an afternoon of pampering, g o o d c o m p a n y, a n d entertainment.

Nominations for Biggar’s Mother of the Year are currently being sought.

If you know someone who deserves a bit of pampering, send in a small explanation - about 150 to 250 words - to the Prairie Branches Enterprises, Box 1690, or to The Biggar Independent, Box 40.

Deadline for nominations is noon, April 15.

Those special ladies will be honoured at the Community Hall at 2 p.m. on May 5 at the Biggar Community Hall.

Provincial Senior B contest, but it wasn’t enough as the home squad fell behind in the total point series, 3-2. Game Two goes in Outlook this Sunday. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

NWT loads Àrst train with CP Rail The Board of Directors of North West Terminal announced last week that the company loaded its first train with CP Rail.

The first train was loaded January 30 following the completion of an expansion to NWT’s rail infrastructure at its Unity location.

As a result of the expansion, NWT has access to both CN and CP rail networks with a rail car siding capacity to allow for the shipment of unit trains of up to 150 cars of grain.

Prior to the expansion, NWT was capable of shipping unit trains of grain of up to 104 cars with access to only CN’s rail network.

“The Board of Directors is very pleased to see this first shipment of grain on

CP Rail,” explained NWT President John Leier.

“We believe that access to both of Canada’s major railroads is important in terms of remaining competitive in the future and offering local farmers the best access to offshore markets.”

NWT also took the opportunity to announce a $0.50 per share dividend.

The company currently has 3,277,915 outstanding Class A and B shares combined. In addition to the $0.50 per share dividend to all Class A and B shareholders, Class A shareholders will also receive a $0.33 per share preferential dividend.

Overall, a total of $1,653,807 will be returned back to shareholders.

“We are very pleased to be paying a dividend to the shareholder again this year,” said Leier. “This announcement marks the fifth year in a row that NWT has paid a dividend and reflects the board’s philosophy that we pay shareholders regular dividends.”

NWT’s original shares were issued at a price of $3.33 per share in 1995.

The company issued additional shares in 2000 at $3.67 per share and in 2007 at $5.63 per share.

February 2, 2015 will be set as the date of record for all holders of Class A and B shares.

Dividend cheques are expected to be mailed out around February 15.

Guitar Hero . . . St. Gabriel School’s Jordan Falcon, centre, lends some guitar licks and vocals, flanked by two members of Hoja. The acappella group was at the school, Thursday, helping students, staff and parents celebrate a family night, complete with student performances. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Senior District Curling was held at the Biggar Curling Club, February 6-7 with the host Biggar Central School Blazers putting in impressive performances Unfortunately of the performances. Unfortunately, Girls, Boys and Mixed squads present, no Blazer teams advanced.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Top Canadian singer/songwriter at Majestic this Thursday A rising star on the Canadian music scene, Royal Wood, will be at the Majestic Theatre,February 19, for the fourth show of the Biggar and District Arts Council performance season.

The last few years have brought upon many celebrated achievements in Royal Wood’s career.

Since being proclaimed the “Songwriter of the Year”, by iTunes in 2008, Wood has continued to evolve and hone his musical craft – maintaining an unmistakable identity while uncovering and reinventing his sound.

Proclaimed a prolific songwriter and one of Canada’s major talents by critics, fans and the industry alike, Wood will released his fifth studio album “The Burning Bright” in 2014.

The album registered a number of firsts for

Wood, whose charttopping 2012 release, the JUNO Award nominated We Were Born To Glory, firmly established him as one of the country’s most accomplished altpop singer/songwriters, producers, arrangers and multi-instrumentalists.

Breathtakingly poignant “The Burning Bright”, captures his truest, most confident musical voice even as it chronicles an extraordinary year of tumult, travel and personal discovery.

Written in Ireland and Los Angeles, and recorded in both LA and Toronto, the album showcases a deeper and more introspective side of Wood, and finds him collaborating in new ways – continuing to break boundaries as an artist.

His latest single “Forever and Ever” was the no. 1 added song

at HOT AC Radio in Canada and a Top 20 hit on CBC Radio 2. Making its debut in the fall of 2013 the track reached Top 5 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Chart and was chosen by the LCBO as the theme song for SHINE [On], their largest annual promotion and marketing campaign.

His music has also been featured in several TV and Film productions, including major television shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice, bringing his sound to a variety of audiences.

Greatly admired, Wood’s records have been released worldwide on Maple Music Recordings/Universal, Rounder Europe and Toy Town Records in the UK, and he has successfully toured in Canada, USA, Germany, France, The Netherlands,

Royal Wood comes to the Majestic Theatre this Thursday, February 19. (Submitted Photo)

Switzerland, UK, Ireland and Italy. Wood has also supported national tours with David Gray, Sarah Harmer and Serena

Ryder and has headlined venues across the world – selling out dates along the way.

Royal Wood comes to

the Biggar Majestic Theatre this February 19, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available at de Moissac Jewellers.

Kindersley man fined $371,711 and sentenced to 16 months in jail for tax evasion The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced February 4 that John M. De Slegte, age 45, of Kindersley, was fined $371,711 and sentenced

to a jail term of 16 months for tax evasion. The fine represents 100 per cent of the tax evaded.

On August 12, 2014 Mr. De Slegte pleaded guilty

to the charges. The court heard that Mr. De Slegte filed goods and services tax (GST) returns for his sole proprietorship, a gravel crushing business

Theft of Outback GPS guidance system Rosetown RCMP are investigating the theft of a black Outback Edrive GPS unit and a white Outback STX GPS guidance system.

The two units were taken from an airseeder situated on a farm two kilometres north of Wartime, and occurred

sometime between January 30 and February 1.

If you have any information regarding this incident or any other crime, please contact the RCMP or the Rosetown RCMP at (306) 8825700, or you may call Saskatchewan Crime

Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477) through SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS or submit a tip online at saskcrimestoppers.com.

If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

operating as Kardes Enterprise Solutions, claiming credits that he was not entitled to for the 2010 and 2011 years.

The CRA found that Mr. De Slegte knowingly claimed GST credits for a business that was not in operation. A review of his records showed that he created false documentation that he provided in support of the GST credits.

The preceding information was obtained from the court records.

When individuals are convicted of income tax and GST evasion, they must still repay the full amount of taxes owing, plus interest and any civil penalties that may be assessed by the CRA. In addition, the court may fine them up to 200 per cent of the taxes evaded and impose a jail term of up to five years.

If you have ever made a

tax mistake or omission, the CRA is offering you a second chance to make things right through its Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP). If you make a valid disclosure before you become aware that the CRA is taking action against you, you may only have to pay the taxes owing plus interest.

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Do a little dance . . . New Creation Community Players’ choreographer, Kelly Knox, runs cast members of the upcoming ‘The Addams Family’ through their paces, Sunday. Cast and crew are

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Changing lanes - preparing for automated vehicles As automated vehicles (AVs) merge with traditional vehicles and increase their visibility on our roadways, motorists and government officials need to prepare to integrate AVs within our current infrastructure.

According to a new study from The Conference Board of Canada selfdriving cars could be on the roads by 2020-25 and AVs will offer potential benefits, but as with any transformative technology, they may also bring disruptions in their introduction and rollout.

• Governments and businesses must prepare for the arrival of AVs. • AVs will dramatically impact current and future transportation in-

frastructure.

• AVs will affect our infrastructure needs and cause us to reorganize where we live and work.

• Economic benefit of automated vehicles may be over $65 billion per year, including collision avoidance, fuel cost savings and congestion avoidance.

Governments at all levels need to plan for the arrival of AVs. New laws and regulations need to be passed. Governments in Canada need to start thinking about the benefits of AVs and how best to take advantage of them. Governments will play a major role, not only in permitting and regulating AVs, but also in helping to improve the

impact AVs may have on certain sectors and the public who rely on driving to earn a living.

AV developers are focusing on making AVs that can exist with our current infrastructure, rather than relying on the development of new infrastructure to accommodate them. AVs will force us to redefine our infrastructure needs and adapt our infrastructure investment to take full advantage of the AVs capability.

Some current roads may be subdivided into AV and non-AV lanes simply by restriping them. Introducing more roundabouts may also prove to be more efficient than traffic signals.

Traffic and road signage may be phased out and replaced by local transmitters that send data directly to the vehicles.

The arrival of automated taxis and people who opt to send their vehicles home may reduce the need for parking lots and/or park-and-ride lots, however there may also be a need for increased charging points for vehicles run by electric power.

Planning for AVs will be important for major infrastructure projects.

All future transportation-related infrastructure projects need to include a detailed AV impact study.

With many of the new AVs being powered by

electricity, governments need to address how to meet the new demand for power. Private sector businesses like those involved in freight and

passenger transportation, car-rental companies need to also stay informed.

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Beyond the millennium development goals: Where will Canada’s focus be?

by Michelle Zilio, NorthSouth Institute As Canada prepares its plans for the post-2015 Millennium Development Goals (MDG) agenda, experts are divided on where the government should focus its aid efforts in the coming years.

The MDGs were developed in 2000, when world leaders came together at the United Nations to adopt the Millennium Declaration committing member states to a global partnership to reduce extreme poverty by setting a series of targets with a deadline of 2015. Those targets became known as the MDGs and set eight main goals.

With the 2015 deadline fast approaching, there are questions lingering about the focus of future Canadian aid and the role Canada can play in developing the next round of MDGs which, it is generally agreed, would work towards a deadline of 2030.

And while some voices are calling for a renewed commitment to meeting funding goals first pon-

dered in the 1960s, others say the page has turned on aid and the conversation needs to turn with it.

Speaking in Ottawa last week, economist and development expert John McArthur called on Canada to set out a detailed plan to meet a decadeslong United Nations agreement to address extreme poverty. McArthur, a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution and senior fellow at the UN Foundation, said Canada must find a way to commit 0.7 per cent of its gross national income (GNI) to Official Development Assistance (ODA), without hitting the country’s pocketbooks too hard.

The 0.7 per cent target was originally proposed by former Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson who, in 1969, led a UN commission on the subject. The Pearson Commission proposed that 0.7 per cent of donor gross national product — now referred to as gross national income — be committed to ODA “by 1975 and in no case later

than 1980.” The suggestion was formulated into a UN resolution in 1970, which Canada agreed to.

For more than 40 years, the international community has continually reaffirmed its commitment to the 0.7 per cent target, with the UN Millennium Project recently emphasizing the importance of developed countries reaching it. But according to development experts, Canada has yet to set out a detailed plan for how it is going to reach that goal.

According to recent data from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Canada’s ratio of aid to national income was only 0.27 per cent in 2013. According to the same data, Canada’s rank by ratio of aid to national income amongst the OECD’s 29 Development Assistance Committee (DAC) countries fell from 15th in 2012 to 17th in 2013.

“I want to suggest that we take just two cents out of every next dollar of eco-

nomic growth for the next decade and allocate it to these challenges.”

McArthur’s plan would leave Canada’s current income untouched, as it would only apply to future growth.

“We’re a 1.5 trillion (dollar) economy. We’re scheduled to get to 2 (trillion dollars) by 2025. That works out — that extra $500 billion — to about $10 billion extra for this agenda. That takes us to 0.7 (per cent),” MrArthur said.

By adding this much money to global development funds, McArthur said Canada would earn itself “a front seat” at international development talks.

Fraser Reilly-King, aid and international cooperation policy analyst at Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC), agrees with McArthur that the 0.7 per cent target is important from a political standpoint. While many developed countries, including the U.S. and Canada, have not come anywhere

near the target, the U.K. reached the 0.7 per cent target for the first time in 2013.

Reilly-King said the Canadian government has never set out a detailed timetable to reach the target. He called on the government to set some goals in this area.

But there doesn’t seem to be consensus in the aid community regarding the emphasis on the 0.7 per cent target. Shannon Kindornay, a researcher with the North-South Institute, said the focus on this target is “only one little piece of the puzzle.”

Kindornay said the government’s focus should be on questions of trade, foreign investment and illicit capital flights in order to make Canada a progressive contributor on the international stage.

The notion of incorporating trade and foreign investment into development aid talks is one that has been recently adopted at DFATD, under the Global Markets Action Plan. The plan

lays out the government’s new strategic focus on “economic diplomacy,” which puts commerce at the centre of Canadian foreign policy.

The government is also supporting the UN’s 27-member high-level panel, which will provide recommendations about the global development framework beyond 2015.

In an email to iPolitics’ Tuesday, DFATD said Canada has contributed to the post-2015 MDG agenda in four main ways: by providing $1.3 million for the UN-led global thematic and country consultations on the post-2015 agenda; by co-sponsoring the 2013 Global Thematic Consultation on Education in Senegal; by participating in consultations on inequality, food security and nutrition; and by supporting the 2014 UN dialogue on Participatory Monitoring for Accountability, which will identify accountability mechanisms to inform the post2015 process.

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It’s all about hearts in February. Perhaps that’s why the Heart and Stroke Foundation has dubbed it Heart Month.

But, in February the first thought that comes to mind when thinking of hearts is Valentine’s Day. This is the day when flowers and chocolates, candies and hearts are seen everywhere. It is the only time of year when you see those pastel coloured heart shaped candies with the quirkly little sayings on them.

Sweethearts.

Sometimes they are called conversation hearts.

Manufactured by NECCO these candy hearts and their sentimental sayings are very popular around the 14th of February. So popular that eight billion are made each year from late February to midJanuary of the following year. During this 11 month period 14 million pounds of Sweethearts are manufactured.

Breaking that down

equates to somewhere between 4.8 and 6.7 billion individual candies.

The entire production of Sweethearts is sold during the six week period leading up to Valentine’s Day. In fact, they are the number one selling non-chocolate confection for this special day.

For candy, the hearts are surprisingly low in calories -- only three per small heart and six per large heart. They are fat-free. The formula is simple and has remained unchanged over the years -- sugar, corn syrup, gelatin, gums, colouring and flavouring.

One box weighs one ounce and contains approximately 36 hearts in six colours. Flavours are assigned colours: pink is cherry; yellow is banana; orange is orange; green is lemon; purple is grape; white is wintergreen; brown is chocolate.

Let’s talk about the sayings or mottoes as the company calls them.

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Because of the size the messages are limited to five letters on the top line and four letters on the bottom line. Originally the phrases were simple: Be Good. Be Mine. Be True. Kiss Me. In the early 1990s the vice president of the day decided the sayings needed to be updated.

Some were retired and some were added. Fax Me was a new one that garnered some attention.

Call Me translated in the new tech speak E-mail Me. New phrases included: Love Me. Let’s Kiss. Hug Me. Cloud Nine. New Love. My Love. Yes Dear. Sweet Talk. For those who are eco conscious Wild Life and Heat Wave were added. There is also a blank so I guess you can fill in your own message.

The candies have been used in various ways.

Probably the most popular being proposing marriage. But, they can be used to send other messages to the recipient. They can be

custom imprinted and many wedding couples have chosen to stamp their message for their special day.

They appear is some books and movies as well.

Gilbert from the book Anne of Green Gables tries to give Anne a pink candy heart with the message You Are Sweet.

Readers of the book will remember that Anne stomped on it.

Mickey Mouse was a fan of the tiny hearts. In the film Mickey’s Steam Roller he presents one to

Minnie Mouse.

Not to be outdone Snoopy (from the TV Special, Be My Valentine,

Charlie Brown) gives one to Sally with the verse How Do I Love Thee.

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NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

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Dated this 12th day of February, 2015 Barb Barteski, Treasurer

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by Bob Mason

Innovation?

People have been finding new ways of doing things for ages, and let’s hope that they keep on finding them!

My big 1979 dictionary (kind of old, eh?) says that the word innovation is made up of the Latin word “in” (meaning in!) and “novare” meaning to alter or to introduce a new method.

Of course Yours Truly (who calls himself Y.T.!) can only tell about the (ahem!) innovations made in his time, many of which are just going to disappear in the “scrap-heap” as his whole generation will!

Below are listed a few of the so-called “new fangled changes”, “modifications”, “diversifications”, “renovations” and “recasts” (thanks again Mr. Roget!)

that were made in our younger years!

When we were just little fellows, up in Great Bend, the 1930’s were just beginning to turn into what was later called “The Great Depression” (which was mebbe kind of bad!), but one must mention this, all through the “Roaring Twenties”, society’s optimism about more good times “just around the corner” was just the same as society’s look-out on thing are now!

As it actually turned out, that optimism became the central point of Barry Broadfoot’s book “Ten Lost Years”, and the tough times of the 1930’s, that the best thinkers in the world (including J.M. Keynes) couldn’t do a thing about (thanks Mr.

Hitler!).

During those awful years (The Great Depression), ended by the declaration of World War Two, many, many of Saskatchewan’s pioneers just threw in the towel and high-tailed it out here.

But some stayed, and below are a few stories about them!

Our Dad was a great believer in growing potatoes – lots of them! And along with all the livestock we raised on “Springwell Farm”, there were always long rows of potatoes!

Years earlier, a few of the local farmers (including Dad!) had purchased a lot of potato growing equipment – planter, cultivator, and digger – but had somehow neglected (or forgotten) the fact that those potatoes needed to be hilled.

So, guess who was to be found out in the potato patch many summer evening, hoe in hand, hilling what seemed to him many miles of endless rows?

And then suddenly Dad showed up with a potato hiller he had made from a couple of V-shaped old disks!

Of course potato hillers were to be bought from stores here and there, but they cost money –

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and money in the 1930’s was something that few people had! So Dad made his own, and we used it for years (also it let his sons go back to arithmetic questions).

It wasn’t the satisfaction of having the money to do these things, as it was the pride of just doing them that made those years bearable. The very fact that a person could “make do” out here, if they had to!

Rather than have readers wonder what we did with the rake-off we must have made from an acre of potatoes, a 60-pound bag of them sold for 60 cents.

But we sure ate well!

Y.T. sure remembers, and even writes about, Mother’s big pans of scallops . . . m-m-m-m!

We didn’t live too far from the North Saskatchewan River, and many of the folks who lived along it rolled “fish traps”. A couple or three old rake wheels covered with chicken wire to make a funnel ended cylinder that was rolled out from the shore and caught some of the fish coming down river, many of them scaleless, whiskered type

– some folks even ate them – “Blah!”

As far as that goes, some even ate fish eggs, which are now served in high class restruants as “Caviar” – Blah again!

Well, I did say we ate well, eh?

There may be a few of them left, in a museum or junk pile somewhere, but in the grass hopper plagues of the 1930’s, many farmers made poison spreaders out of old car differentials, and we were no exception. It’s sure surprising what people can do, if they only have to, and if that “Big Depression” did anything for humanity, a lot of people found that they “had to”!

Y.T. thinks that he has written about this device once before! In 1937 (the worst year of the whole 10!) on the level, the Russian thistle was only three inches high! Dad cut up the steel slats on an old couch we had and bolted them on the back of his five-foot mower bar, so when he cut the short thistle for cattle feed, it left a small eight-inch swath behind for his three sons to pick up.

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Things were kind of bad that year, what wheat we did salvage (70 bushels from 20 low spots) was only worth 60 cents per bushel.

We did sell a lot of cattle to eastern feeders that year, and we did feed some of that stuff to the ones that were left. But times were awful. We also did a lot of seemingly senseless things in order to get by in those years – but we did get by . . .

That “make-do” existence carried on all through the 1930’s! World War Two came along though and it was quite a while before we got back to that kind of life again.

Bill Gates may be worth quite a few dollars, but I’ll bet he’s not as proud of things, more than the people who got by those years, just by using their own brains!

Mebbe a fellow shouldn’t write things like this, eh? After all, everyone wants to be a winner (like Gates!). Come to think of it mebbe we are, if they just turn that “winner” list upside down for a while!

Pictured above is David Phillips, right, of The Main Street Garage Sale and Phillips Electric presenting Cory McMahon, Biggar Minor Hockey Equipment Manager with some pails of pucks. The businesses donated five pails of pucks to the Biggar Minor hockey to help keep the pucks flying at Jubilee Stadium!

The Biggar Refugee Committee would like to thank everyone who shared their time, talents and spirited giving at the Sanchez Songbook Concert on January 30.

Over $9,000 was raised to support Sirley and her girls! Our hearts are full and we are so grateful to all the organizations and businesses who helped fund our expenses.

For more information, or to donate, please send cheques to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Box 1056, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 or contact Pastor Mark Kleiner, 306-948-3731 or 306-951-7122.

bean bag toss. Tuesday we read some current events and played a game of swing-bowl.

Later in the afternoon, Gary Donahue and Dennis Creddy played some music for us. What a wonderful surprise that was!

Wednesday was our birthday party for the month of February birthdays.

Country II was our music entertainment and never fails to entertain the residents. Thursday morning we had bible study and exercises. In the afternoon we had bingo. Friday morning was breakfast club and after we played horse race. In the afternoon we had sing along to one of our residents piano playing.

Saturday morning we played dot bingo. After lunch we watched a movie. Sunday was spent visiting and enjoying a lovely church service from the Jantzen’s.

Have a wonderful week everyone.

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There is always something happening at the Museum

by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Credit Union Gallery 2015 is off and running now, and so are the volunteers and staff at the museum!

In January the OSAC show “AgriCulture” was a huge success! This exhibit of paintings depicting the history of First Nations agriculture came to us through OSAC from the First Nations University in Regina. There were three paintings done by two local artists, Henry Beaudry and Allen Sapp.

In all, 270 students and teachers came to the Credit Union Gallery to see the exhibit.

Now it is February and in the gallery is the Student Art Exhibit.

Teachers from both schools in Biggar have been collecting art from the Kindergarten to Grade 12 students. Come and see your children’s, grandchildren’s, brother’s, sister’s, niece’s, nephew’s or just come to see all the talent! It’s wall to wall art!

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The Moose Jaw Casino was once again a great success! Now, no word of a great winner, but seems everyone still had a wonderful relaxing time, away from it in Moose Jaw! The Valentine Pie sale is coming up, no one can resist a homemade pie can they! Won’t your Valentine want pie for supper?

We are so pleased to introduce our new Office Manager, Christy McCafferty. We sure are enjoying her smiles and her enthusiasm.

There will be new exhibits being created this year. Some exhibits will be changed and others will be replaced by brand new ‘cool old stuff’!

The children who visit the museum like all the cool old stuff! They also call the typewriter ‘an old fashioned computer’!

Please stay tuned, or better still come and visit . . . there is always something at the museum!

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World economy has Prairie farmers staring through a murky crystal ball

by Calvin Daniels

It is a wonder that when it comes to grain markets anyone has a good idea about what they will be tomorrow morning, let alone months before seeding, and farther still from the next harvest.

The most recent report from AgAdvance.com popped into my e-mail box the other day, and the lead article was on grain markets.

The article begins: “The markets continued to

move lower as funds continued to liquidate their long positions, while reports of good South American crops, a bearish IGC report, and Chinese cancellations of U.S. soybean purchases also served to pressure prices. In recent weeks index funds and large speculators have sold over 30 myn tonnes of futures.

“Adding to the bearish picture is producer selling, and financial market

disarray is making the economic outlook difficult to forecast. There was an election in Greece this weekend, which depending upon who wins could put additional pressure on EU markets.”

That is only two short paragraphs but it encapsulates a lot of the pressures grain markets face which have nothing to do with crop choice, yields and weather impact, which are the market indicators producers probably best understand.

Today markets are impacted by where big money funds choose to park their money for the best return.

Then there is the impact the overall economic situation.

In Canada a downturn in crude oil, itself impacted by non-market driven influences, has pushed our dollar down against its American counterpart.

This in itself is one of those market factors which as a layman I have a difficult time fathoming.

Granted in the shortterm low crude oil prices have an impact in Canada, something we will likely see firsthand here in a few weeks when the Saskatchewan government brings down its budget and has to deal with the short fall in revenues caused by the oil drop.

But oil prices will bounce higher again. There might be uncertainty in terms of when, but higher prices are inevitable.

The United States on

the other hand is now in debt to the point it will never dig itself out. When you factor in federal, state and municipal debt the load per person is beyond the population’s ability to dig out from under, and reality suggests there is little appetite to even curb spending in a meaningful way.

How the world deems the American dollar as the one to measure against, and does so with little apparent concern over the debt load they have, is confusing at best.

Of course understanding the impact of oil is a tough one. It might seem obvious that low oil could help spur an economy based on lower energy costs, but at present the juggernaut which has been the Chinese economy is slowing to a crawl. It has been the engine to keep the world economy growing, and if it stalls for any length of

time, the drag will be noticed worldwide. Of course the sheer population size in China means the economy will ultimately tune back up again, if not to some of the monstrous growth seen the last decade.

And then there is the realm of politics. It always has its fingerprints on markets, including the current oil down turn.

Most people will be aware of worries in several European countries regarding debt, unemployment, and the all too real threat of economic collapse. The United States might be buffered from that because of sheer debt size, and its substantial political influence backed by military might, but countries such as Greece, Spain, Portugal and others are not afforded that luxury.

Which party wins an election, and the politi-

cal direction which follows will have a ripple effect. Certainly a bankrupt Greece would not in itself cause widespread economic distress in the world in terms of the debt loss itself. It would however send a signal in terms of what can happen in terms of instability, and that would cause a tightening of credit, and possible interest hikes as a means of protecting investments.

And through all that a farmer on the Canadian Prairies sits at his kitchen table in February trying to decide what to plant in May, that if Mother Nature cooperates, he can harvest in September, and sell for a profit. It is a prospect which must be daunting at the best of times, and today is far from the best of times in terms of world economics, or politics.

Sask Wheat launches a new Web site!

The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) launched a new Web site last week, a key part of the organization’s communications program.

It is designed to help keep wheat producers in Saskatchewan competitive and informed about all aspects of the industry.

“We want the new Web site to become a hub of information for wheat producers in Saskatchewan,” says Sask Wheat Board Chairman Bill Gehl. “We have taken inspiration from a number of other Web sites and online resources to source the best available information for our site, and to make it user friendly and accessible for all users.”

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research program, the current checkoff programs, and industry news and events. It also features information to help producers grow and market their crops, including weather, wheat cash and futures prices, market news, registered buyers listings, and other marketing resources.

“The new Web site is designed to be adaptable and continually evolving, so we welcome feedback from producers about what types of products and information are valuable to their operations,” Gehl says. “The overall goal is to provide wheat producers in Saskatchewan with the tools and information to keep them informed and competitive.”

Visit the new Web site at saskwheatcommission.com.

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February 15, 2015

Gabe Gardipy cuts in on the Outlook Ice Hawks netminder, Saturday during Game One of the twogame Provincial Senior B playoff. Nats sit one goal

back in the series as Outlook went home with the 3-2 victory. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Biggar Bowl (February 2-6)

Monday Mixed League: MHS – Jason Raschke, 351; WHS – Krista Remeshylo, 197; MHT – Jason Raschke, 707; WHT – Krista Remeshylo, 576.

Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Glen Shockey,

204; WHS – June Hoppe, 151; MHT – Glen Shockey, 517; WHT – June Hoppe, 421.

Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Gerry Devenny, 209; WHS – Dianna Meger, 200; MHT – Gerry Devenny, 549;

WHT – Dianna Meger, 551.

Y.B.C. Thursdays, Bowlasaurus: High Score – Cash Danskin, 79. Pee Wee: High Score – Alara Ormiston, 107; High Double – Alara Ormiston, 194. Bantam:

High Score – Jayla Boobyer, 154; High Triple – Jayla Boobyer, 381. Juniors: High Score – Tristan Otterson, 121; High Triple – Cassie Raschke, 331.

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On January 31, Biggar Gymnastics Club participated in the Rosetown funmeet invitational. In the 5-8 year old category we have pictured Danica Evanisky and Callie Poletz receiving bronze medals and Chloe Hebert and Averi Weeks with silver. Not shown is Coach Demonda Evanisky.

In the 9 and up age group, Back row: Coach Janice Carter, Hailey Boobyer (bronze), Marissa Carter (silver), Jayla Boobyer (silver), Toby Pearce (bronze).

Middle row: Cassie Raschke (bronze), Kiersten Rashke (bronze). Front row: Tara Gidluck (silver).

Raylene Formanek • Box 1395, Rosetown, SK • Ph: 306-882-2239 Denis Keller • Box 1103, Wilkie, SK • Ph: 306-843-2817 Donald Russell • Box 1750, Rosetown, SK • Ph: 306-882-2530

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NOMINATION FORM We, the undersigned, nominate (please print)

(February 2-6)

Club 55+: MHS – Gerald Nicholls, 179; LHS – Joey Levitt, 218; MHT – Bob Lemon, 483; LHT – Joey Levitt, 600; THS – DJ’s, 1,111; THT – Hopefuls, 3,140; MHA – Al Levitt, 174; LHA – Joey Levitt, 178.

Ladies League: LHS –

Marilyn Moon, 189; LHT – Marilyn Moon, 535; THS – Dolls with Balls, 1,012; THT – Other Frame, 2,938; LHA – Joey Levitt, 185.

Mens League: MHS – Bob Lemon, 215; MHT – Bob Lemon, 597; THS – WWF, 762; THT – WWF,

6.02(e) At least 60 days prior to the annual meeting, the nominating committee shall call for members to submit nominations to fill any vacancies or expired terms on the Board or amongst the associate directors by displaying notices prominently where they can be seen by members. (f) Any two members may nominate a candidate for director or associate director by providing the nominating committee with a nomination letter signed by both the nominators and containing a written consent signed by the nominee. *(g) Nominations to the nominating committee shall close 30 days prior to the annual meeting date. The following nomination form may be completed and submitted to the following nominating committee members.

2,179; MHA – Glen Shockey, 193.

YBC Results, Bantams: Tystyn Wegwits – single, 91; tirple, 258; Kierra Moody – single, 122; triple, 270; Anjelica Morash – single, 80; triple, 164; Janeeva Morash – single, 79;

triple, 192; Jerzie Richards – single, 76; triple, 189. Bowlasaurus: Trinity Morash – single, 57; Ayden Moody – single, 73; Haydyn Wegwitz – single, 42; Braxton Scharf – single, 67.

Name:_______________________________________ Co-op #:_____________________________________ Signature of Nominee:__________________________ Nominated by: (1) Name:_____________________________________ Co-op #:______________________________________ (2) Name:_____________________________________ Co-op #:______________________________________

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Chef Dez on cooking

Chef Dez on Cooking Love Pesto? Make it with Parsley

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We pass by it all the time in the produce section, but when not being used as a garnish or a minor ingredient, what else can we do with parsley?

Parsley is botanically called petroselinum crispum.

This is derived from the Greek word petros, meaning stone, as it was often found growing in and around groups of rocks.

Today this herb, naturally high in vitamin A and C, is usually available in two different varieties. Curly leaf parsley is the most common one we see today at the local grocery store, however in some markets, flat leaf Italian parsley is just as common. The main visual difference between the two is just what the names predict, however flat leaf Italian parsley has more flavour than its curly common counterpart.

When parsley is being used for purposes other than garnish, it is usually added as a minor ingredient to characterize a dish with a distinct touch of natural herb flavour and a bit of colour. However, there are some recipes that use parsley as a main ingredient, such as pesto.

Traditionally pesto is prepared by pureeing fresh basil leaves mainly with olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, and lemon juice to form an outstanding pasta sauce, however the basil leaves can be substituted with parsley.

This makes the pesto recipe not only more

affordable, but also easier to create from scratch all year round, as fresh parsley is more accessible in the markets than fresh basil.

I hope you enjoy this recipe. It is one of our favourites and we make it all the time.

Parsley Pesto • 2/3 cup roasted, salted cashews; • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; • 2 large garlic cloves, peeled; • Juice of 1/2 lemon; • 1/2 tsp salt; • 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper; • 1 bunch fresh curly leaf parsley, large stems removed.

1.) In a food processor, grind the cashews on high speed for approximately 15 seconds.

2.) Continue to process on high speed while slowly adding one quarter cup of the olive oil through the top opening, and then process for another 30 seconds until mixture is almost completely smooth and liquid.

3.) Turn off the processor. Add the cheese, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Turn the processor back on and process on high speed while feeding the parsley through the top opening. When all of the parsley has been added, continue to process on high speed while slowly adding the remaining one quarter cup of olive oil.

4.) Turn off the processor, scrape down the sides, and process for another 10 to 15 seconds.

5.) Toss with hot freshly cooked pasta of your choice, or use in a variety applications such as a pizza or bruscetta topping, or mix it with mayo for a great sandwich spread, or with sour cream for a great veggie dip.

Makes approximately 1.5 cups Send your food/cooking questions to dez@chefdez. com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4. Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor and Cookbook Author. Visit him at chefdez.com.

BCS hosts Jr. Girls tourney . . . Biggar Central School Blazer, Hanna Tuico, in green, fights for the ball against St. Gabriel Saints Jannuela Villanueva and Mikka Gallardo, February 7.

BCS hosted the mini tourney, with BCS posting a 1-1 record and St. Gabs 0-2.

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Cheryl Rann, Worthy Matron, left, and Worthy Grand Matron of Saskatchewan Wilma McKee, right, presented a two-year Grand Representative of Oklahoma in Sask. commission to Donna Sweet at the January 20 meeting of Acacia Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star. Joanne Lobdell, unable to be in attendance, received a commission as Grand Representative of Montana in Sask. (submitted photo)

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BCS Principal’s Report

by Kim Fick Time keeps marching along quickly, doesn’t it?

It is difficult to imagine where the time goes; we are more than halfway through another school year already. For our Grade 12 students that means they are less than one semester away from graduation.

We encourage students to set up times to meet with Ms. Chupik about post-secondary options and scholarship opportunities sooner than later.

The mid-year mark also gets our school thinking about programming for the next school year.

As soon as we enter into the second semester we begin calculating numbers of students for the next year, potential staffing considerations, and much more. We are not

sending out Kindergarten Pre-Registration forms this year as we have in past years, but we will be holding out Kindergarten registration days in May as usual. If you know of a family with a child that was born in 2010, feel free to mention the fantastic learning opportunities that we offer our students, and send them our way for more information.

We would be happy to welcome them into the BCS family!

I have been sharing with you many of the changes in education over the recent years, as well as discussing the Sun West School division’s focus on the 21st Century Learning.

Did you know in our school division and many others, there are classrooms and entire schools

that are 1:1, meaning every student has one tablet or laptop to work on, virtually eliminating the need for paper? Or that classrooms are being “flipped”, meaning the student homework is watching a video of instruction, and the class time is spent with the teacher practicing the skill? Did you know that current educational research encourages a focus on the teacher being a facilitator of student learning and questioning to build 21st Century skills, rather than the delivery system for facts and figures?

Keeping pace with the changes in education can be a difficult task, and requires teachers to be constantly learning. School divisions provide professional development funds

Lukas Smith – Lucas Beineke Hello, my name is Lukas Smith and I am playing the role of Lucas Beineke in The Addams Family Musical.

I was born in Fort Vermilion, Alberta, and through a series of moves made my way to Saskatoon. I am currently a student at the U of S studying Renewable Resource Management. Most of my free time is spent playing soccer.

I decided to audition for this show because a few years ago the rest of my immediate family was in Godspell and I really felt like I missed out. Growing up I had always been involved in the same productions as them.

The fact that I share a name with a character in this play was also a huge

plus (I’ll never forget who I am!).

I look forward to hanging out (working) with the cast over the next several weeks and putting on a great show come March!

Ian Hawkins – Mal Beineke Ian Hawkins is very excited to take on the role of Mal Beineke in this year’s production of The Addams Family!

Ian’s involvement with the NCCP began many years ago as a child in the productions of Oklahoma and Finnian’s Rainbow.

More recently, Ian returned for the 2014 production of Shrek, where he played multiple roles, which included Papa Ogre and the Big Bad Wolf.

When Ian is not acting, he enjoys time with his family on the ski hill or partaking in various oth-

er sporting activities.

Ian currently resides in Biggar with his wife Erin and their two boys, Garrett and Andon.

Tanya Sampson – Alice Beineke Tanya is a school teacher in Elrose, originally from Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Last year, she played Fiona in NCCP’s production of Shrek the Musical, and this season, she will be taking on the role of Alice, the zany mom of Wednesday Addams’ boyfriend, Lucas.

Tanya says this character is a lot of fun to play as she has such dramatic personality changes throughout the story as well as some tremendously over the top songs!

This is her second production with NCCP.

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

Tanya Sampson, right, Lukas Smith, centre, and Ian Hawkins tune up the voices, Sunday, getting ready for their roles in ‘The Addams Family’, the upcoming New Creation Community Players 2015 musical offering. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

for teachers to be able to update our own knowledge to best educate our students.

With facts like this in mind, I had the great opportunity to travel to Florida for the Florida Educational Technology Conference in January. This conference presents hundreds of session choices regarding the use of technology in education.

Key aspects such as using technology to Change the way we teach, rather than simply as a tool to teach the same way we have for many years, were topics of discussion among the hundreds of people in attendance at the conference.

Change is, of course, difficult and comes with many challenges in addi-

tion to the many opportunities it presents. Our teachers are working on finding the balance between “new” and “old” strategies, and all teachers are at varying levels of experience with technology and comfort levels with the new strategies.

One of the subjects I teach is Grade 9 English Language Arts, so they have become my guinea pigs for my 21st Century Strategies. Taking risks and trying new strategies reap big rewards! And of course, we have fun doing it (ask them about the Comma Chameleon lesson – I think it was hilarious, but I think I’m getting dangerously close to Mr. Johnson’s sense of humour . . . ).

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This week was Staff Appreciation week, and we were well-fed and greatly appreciated by our School Community Council and the Student Representative Council. Thank you to both of those groups for keeping our school ticking, and thank you to our caretakers, librarian, counsellor, secretaries, educational assistants, and teachers for all the care and attention you give to our students and our school.

We are blessed with an incredibly talented and generous staff that has the best interests of our kids at heart.

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Helen Weekes (nee Angelopoulos)

the cows. They still managed to go on a few more trips despite her disability. Two years ago, Helen moved into the Diamond Lodge in Biggar until the time of her passing. Helen is survived by her loving husband, Frank; sons, Doug (Ann), Randy (Cindy), and Owen (Donna), grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; and brothers, Spiro (age 16), Frank, Ted, and George.

Donations in Helen’s honour may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 279-3rd Ave. N., Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2H8; or Biggar Diamond Lodge Activity Fund, Box 340, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 There will be a memorial in her honour at a later date.

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June 7, 1928 - February 2, 2015 Helen Weekes of Biggar, Sask. passed away in the Biggar Diamond Lodge on February 2, 2015. She was born to Greek parents, Elizabeth and William Angelopoulos, on June 7, 1928, the youngest sibling with four older brothers.

Helen attended St. Gabriel School in Biggar where she graduated from high school. Her first and only job was working at the Co-op Creamery. She married Frank Weekes on November 6, 1952. They had three sons, Doug, Randy and Owen.

She worked very hard on the farm, cooking for a large crew while raising their family. It was always a full table. Helen was proud of her St. Bernard dog, Sasha, who had 16 puppies for her first batch. Helen got up in the night to bottle feed the extra puppies who couldn’t fit on their mother. She was able to save them all. She played piano on occasion, and looked forward to new sheet music purchased from the local drugstore.

There were many card parties held at their home. Neighbours, friends and hired men gathered to play Kaiser and enjoy Helen’s jelly roll with whipped cream. She really enjoyed company, and going to social events. Along came the grandchildren and Helen would cook up many pancakes and pounds of bacon so the family could gather for Sunday lunch, and lots of turkey suppers with all the trimmings. The grandchildren had a lot of fun at Grandma’s house.

No matter what, the family always went on holidays for Helen loved to travel. They explored many parts of the world up until the time she suffered a severe stroke 20 years ago, leaving Helen partially paralyzed and in a wheelchair for the remainder of her life. Frank cared for her at home for the next 18 years with the help of many devoted Homecare workers and live-in caregivers (with special mention of her Filipino caregivers). Their wheelchair van toured pastures so Helen could continue to see

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 care; 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, Darryl (Tracey); and brother, Bob (Donna) Hoult, their children, Darren (Lisa), Janine (Nolan), and Colleen ( James), and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be missed by many.

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, 2015 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”. nc1

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Memoriams

Mary Kammer

April 9, 1933 - January 29, 2014

Alex Kammer (Johnny)

January 8, 1930 - February 17, 2013 “You’re together once again, Our hearts are lonely but we are happy to know that you are together again.

Everything happened so fast We had no time to grieve, but know you are together and everything will be okay Remember we love you, miss you, knowing you are watching over all of us We are now in peace.”

Loving and missing you…

Albert and Gail; Ed and Pearl; Kathy and Roland; Carol and Don; Theresa and Colin; Donald and Kathy; grandchildren; Àve great-grandchildren.

Cards Of Thanks We, the family of Larry Silvernagle, wish to express our most heartfelt thank you to family, friends and the community. Thanks for the words of comfort, expressions of sympathy and many prayers on the passing of a great husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, coworker and friend.

Thank you to those who brought food and baskets, sent cards and flowers, and donated to Saskatchewan International Raceway and the Pink Warrior Foundation.

Special thanks to the staff of the Royal University Hospital and the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, to those who drove for the many trips to the city, to Dr. Muller and the staff of Biggar Hospital, to the EMTs who drove the ambulance, as well as the staff of Biggar Home Care. Thanks to Father Bedard, to the choirs of the Roman Catholic and United churches, as well as musicians Peggy L’Hoir and Cathy Donahue.

Also many thanks to those who read passages at the service, mass servers, ushers, Rodney Meger for the loan of the video equipment and Marc Holt for operating it, as well as the Catholic Women’s League for the wonderful lunch.

Thank you to those of the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure for being the Honour Guard.

Thank you to Grondin Funeral Services for their guidance and support in this difficult and very sad time for us.

Larry will be greatly missed by all. We feel very blessed to live in such a caring community. …Linda Silvernagle; Colton and Melissa, Reid and Rylan; Brock; Pearl Silvernagle; Karen; Trent and Anita; Derek and Sandi, and their families; Jim and Annette McKay and family; Denise and Ross Holt and family.

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Cards of Thanks The family of Jim Hoult would like 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 7nc

Coming

SUNDAYS in FEBRUARY: 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 306948-3731 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 306948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor.

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First five Fridays in Lent, (starting Friday, Feb. 20): Interdenominational services at 12:05 p.m. followed by lunch at Biggar New Hoizons.

Sponsored by Biggar and District Ministerial.

Everyone welcome!

7c6 F R I D A Y , FEBRUARY 13: Valentine Tea and Pie, 1:30 - 3:30 at the Biggar Museum. A slice of homemade pie with tea or coffee only $3!

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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.

5c3 T U E S D A Y , FEBRUARY 17: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5 - 7 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons Hall.

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.

6c2 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, 306948-2452.

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

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

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Invitations SATUR DAY, FEBRUARY 14: You are invited to attend the 80th Birthday celebration for Marguerite “Bouzie” Wapple, 2 - 4 p.m. at Central Park Place gathering room, 2nd Ave. East, Biggar.

No gifts please. Your presence is gift enough!

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Notices NOTICE… Biggar & District Credit Union has the following fundraising opportunities available to local service groups and/or organizations: Cater supper for the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March 25 at the Biggar Community Hall (approx. 170 people attend). If interested, please submit proposal to marketing@ biggar.cu.sk.ca or for further details contact Diane/Cathy at 306948-3352. Deadline for submissions is February 25, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.

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For Sale FOR SALE…Electric hospital bed. Used one month. $2,000.

Phone 306-948-2733 5p3

Wanted Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

Please phone 306-9481773 or 306-948-5393.

Pickup available. tfn

Vehicles H e a t e d AU TOMOTIVE SHOP RENTAL! Do your own work, 4-post truck lift with roller jack, 7,000 lb. capacity. Hourly or Daily rates. Phone: 306-948-3670 or 306948-4212.

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Land for Rent Land for rent, pasture in R.M. of Eagle Creek. Call for details.

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Land for Sale FARM LAND FOR SALE

BY TENDER R.M. of Biggar No. 347, eight quarters, NW 22-36-17-W3 AV-71,900, 135 cult, 25 pasture; SE 22-36-17-W3 AV-102,800, 160 cult; SW 22-26-17-W3 AV-104,800, 160 cult; NE 27-36-17-W3 AV 45,000, 60 cult, 100 pasture; NW 27-36-17-W3 AV-40,200, 45 cult, 115 pasture; SE 27-3617-W3 AV-27,400, 160 pasture; SW 2736-17-W3 AV-54,000, 80 cult, 80 pasture; PT SW 34-36-17-W3 AV-41,900, 75 cult, 65 pasture. Highest or any tender not

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7p3 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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For Rent Charter/ Sherwood Apartments 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satellite systems, laundr y facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwasher s, air conditioning, parking with plugins.

For more information call: Karen/Kevin 948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. Biggar

Services

If YOU are…

• NEW to our communities of Biggar/Landis/Perdue • Have a new baby

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

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Ag Mechanic & Parts Person N OW H IRI NG :

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

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

Please see www.craik. ca/CraikRegionalPark for job details.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available.

Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Employment Employment Employment Opportunity Opportunity Opportunity Patrol Operator and a Maintenance Person Required Applications are being accepted for a Patrol Operator and a Maintenance Person. Both are seasonal fulltime.

Experience preferred but will train right applicant. Mechanical skills preferred. Class 1A driver’ s license, air endorsement is an asset. Competitive benefits package. Forward resumes, references, driver’ s license PIC# and salary expected

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ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 3/4 tons, 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division. Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record.

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DEADLINE Thursday, Feb. 12 5 p.m. for publication on Thursday, Feb. 19

Family Day - February 16

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

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Coming Events ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW & SALE, February 22 to March 1 (inclusive) at Market Mall, Preston & Louise, Saskatoon, during mall hours.

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WANTED - All fur, coyotes, etc. Shed Antlers & Old Traps.

Phone Bryon (306) 278-7756 or Phil (306) 278-2299

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REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Full boxes as low as $0.99/tree.

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Livestock for Sale Nordal Limousin & Angus Bull Sale Offering 70 Limousin , Black Angus & Red Angus 2 Yr. Old Bulls.

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February 14 to 16 marks another free fishing weekend in Saskatchewan – the first in winter – to promote the province’s many ice fishing opportunities.

This means e v e r y o n e , including visitors from outside the province, can fish in Saskatchewan on Family Day weekend without having to purchase a licence.

“Ice fishing is a popular activity for many Saskatchewan a n g l e r s , ” Environment Minister Scott Moe said. “The Family Day weekend is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to learn about and enjoy the sport of ice fishing, and to recognize the province’s diverse angling opportunities.”

Caution and common sense are key to safe and enjoyable ice fishing. Test the ice thickness before you travel on it.

A minimum of 10 centimetres of good ice is required for walking and 30 centimetres for light vehicle travel.

Anglers are reminded that all other fishing regulations,

i n c l u d i n g possession limits and reduced limits on some lakes and rivers, remain in effect for free fishing weekend.

Many of the rules that apply to angling remain the same for ice fishing; however, anglers should consult the Anglers’ Guide to become familiar with rules that are specific to ice fishing before heading out.

Free fishing weekend does not apply in national parks and anyone planning to take fish out of the province must purchase a licence.

Anglers on Lac La Ronge must have a free endorsement licence, available through the Ministry of E n v i r o n m e n t ’s automated licence system.

This endorsement helps to conserve and enhance the lake trout population and to gather data on angling pressure and harvest on Lac La Ronge.

More information about fishing in Saskatchewan can be found in the 2014 Anglers’ Guide, available wherever fishing licences are sold, or online at saskatchewan.ca/ fishing.

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Do you know what a Tonsorial Parlor is?

Did you know that a Tonsorial Parlor was opened by 1910 or earlier, downtown Biggar Mr. Haney and Mr. Messer on the west side of Main Street in Biggar in April 1913?

It wasn’t to have tonsils pulled, it was actually a barber shop! The word tonsorial came from the Latin word ‘tonsorius’, meaning to do with shaving!

Main Street has been the centre Biggar 1913, do you recognize Leslie’s Drugstore, Burnt Orange and Biggar Sausage? of commerce for Biggar and dis- m e n t , Here are trict since 1911! w o r s h i p, just a few of A shave, a dress, shopping the photos of a meal, the mail, and more, Main Street banking, a game t h e y found in the of pool, groceries s p e a k archives at . . . all of these v o l u m e s the Biggar a (and more) have about Museum. been available on communsoMain Street for ity’s over one hundred cial and economic years!

February 16, h i s t o r y. Main Street looking down from 5th Avenue, 1925 2015 has been Heritage declared Herit- Day offers com- investment – the groups foundation for a age Day by Herit- munity municipal- vibrant economy age Canada. In and their words “Our ities the chance and sustainable Main Streets to celebrate the future.”

Main Street and traditional heritage of Main Biggar has been downtowns are Street – an asset the meeting point a heritage worth that attracts new celebrating!

As residents, invites for residents to and watch parades, to venues for com- tourists, merce, entertain- stimulates new see Santa Claus, 1930 snow storm

Open Monday-Friday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

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

Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

to greet old friends and even to see the Queen!

Check out the signs in many of the windows in businesses on Main Street.

These signs point out the history of that particular building.

It will tell you the different businesses that have been on our Main Street over the century!

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

KRF Auto Centre

Hwy 14 East, Biggar 306-948-2109

Main Street, at the Heart of the Community

M & N REPAIR 306.948.3996

HAULS TO THE DUMP

J. G. Smith

AUTOMOTIVE

Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

“Where we do it all for you!!”

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

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

306-948-1722

RCMP investigate sudden death near Grandora On January 28 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Warman/ Delisle RCMP were attending a rural residence near Grandora to execute a search warrant in relation to an ongoing investigation.

Upon arrival, members attempted to gain entry through a gate. Smoke was seen coming from the residence.

Members entered the residence and a firearm was discharged by the lone male occupant of the residence.

The firearm discharged was not an RCMP firearm.

Members were forced to exit the residence due to excessive smoke.

Once the firearm was discharged, it changed the course of the initial investigation. Immediately after the incident was reported to RCMP senior management, the RCMP requested the Saskatoon Police Service conduct an independent external investigation into the circumstances surrounding the search warrant and death of the 56-year-old male.

To ensure transparency during the investigation, the Saskatoon Police Service will conduct the investigation and report the results to the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General.

In addition to the independent external investigation, the RCMP has requested the Ministry of Justice appoint an independent observer.

As this incident is being investigated by an external agency, the RCMP were unable to provide further details at this time.

Photo speed enforcement warning period extended to March 8 Photo speed enforcement warning period extended to March 8 SGI is extending the warning period for the photo speed enforcement pilot by one additional month.

Tickets will now be issued beginning March 8, 2015.

“It has been brought to our attention that the photo speed enforcement vendor did not follow a process correctly, causing a warning letter to be issued in

error,” said Earl Cameron, Vice President of the Auto Fund at SGI. The error was discovered when a driver was sent a warning letter for going 106 km/h in a Saskatoon school zone.0 “This was a human processing error and not a problem with the cameras, nor the accuracy of the cameras. Xerox is implementing a triple-check process to ensure this doesn’t occur again,” said Cameron.

Xerox has

conducted an investigation and found no other instances of warning letters being sent out in error.

Drivers speeding in photo speed enforced areas will continue to receive warning letters until ticketing begins March 8. Yellow informational signs let drivers know they are approaching a photo-speedenforced zone.

Black-andwhite regulatory signs are posted throughout the zones.

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

Phone:

ELECTRICAL BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES

Goldburg Electric Ltd.

Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring

• Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

306-948-5291 PHILLIPS ELECTRIC • Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates Ph: 306-948-5393

Cell: 306-221-6888

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Helping you Help yourself

306-948-2295 Fax: 306-948-5050

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

PLUMBING & HEATING

306-951-8004

ONLINE @

Michelle Spuzak,

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

For all your home, business and rural needs Owners/Operators • Travis Young • Dallas Young • Claude Young

Biggar, Sask.

306-948-3389

Services available…

• Shamanic Healing • Psychosomatic Therapy • Massage • Emotional Release Therapy

~ Gift CertiÅcates ~ Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available.

306-948-2548 or 948-9710

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

New Beginnings HEALTH/WELLNESS Wellness Centre

Biggar

“Putting PERSONAL back into fitness training!”

Wayne Baldwin, PFT, CPTA, CNHC

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

R.M.T. (NHPC member) Located @ New Beginnings Wellness Centre, 114 - 2nd Ave. W., BIGGAR

Specializing in Exclusive Seasonal Personal Training Sessions! …for weight loss, body sculpting, strength training.

Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions

• ‘Ideal Protein’ Weight Loss • ‘Slender You’ Figure Salon Weight Loss Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

* Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certificates available

MADGE ROOFING INC. “Setting a Higher Standard” ¬New Construction ¬Re-roofs ¬Torch-on ¬Tile ¬Metal ¬Asphalt ¬All repairs ¬Shakes ¬Inspections We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453

Hair Salons Christina Prpick of

Mane Essence Hair Salon

• Taking appointments Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays.

(Saturday and evenings on request) Contact Christina @

306-948-2712 PHOTOGRAPHY

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This space in this directory is available for only $161.20 plus gst… one column x 2 inches for 26-week prepaid commitment

Photos by Jocelyn Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.

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306-948-2814

Fitness Centre Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss 30-minute Circuit Personal Training Fitness Classes

(regular price is $20.16 per week = $524.16 plus gst)

Call 306-948-3344

For FAX service, see us at The Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar

Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone:306.882.2123 Emergency (after hours) 306.882.2006

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask.

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

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

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

Garry A. Faye Chartered Accountant Notary Public 201B-2nd Ave. West P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 306-948-5133

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

306-948-2183 Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

306-948-3408

CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

OPTOMETRISTS

• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

Kirk Ewen

Moonlight Therapy

moonlighttherapy@hotmail.com

Ph: 306-948-4430 or 306-948-4460 rod.campbell@sasktel.net 122 Main St., Biggar, SK

INVESTMENTS In Biggar Every Tuesday.

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance 222 Main Street 306 948 5377

LEGAL SERVICES

BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

SMALL ADS WORK You’re reading this one!

Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B.

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

Peszko &Watson is a full service law office that practices…

Phone or Text:

Website: www.perdue massageclinic.com www.facebook.com/ perduemassageclinic

OFFICE HOURS

Doctor of Optometry

306-948-7682 or 306-948-7128

306.948.2208

306321-4991

115 - 1st Avenue West 1 Rosetown, Sask.

Cell… 306-948-8048

Janet & Candice Moon Colour Energy Therapists …for info & appts

102 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

Registered Massage Therapist (MTAS)

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Phone… 306-948-2548

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

Perdue Massage & Acupuncture Clinic

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

Where you can feel right at home!

306-948-7274

Roofing

ACCOUNTING

Visit us @ 114 - 2nd Ave. W., Biggar

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

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Criminal Law Commercial Law Family Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, Jason Peszko Lisa Watson Sophie Ferré look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Poole

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist, Wealth Consultant Credential Asset Management Inc.

Pamela Eaton Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352 Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc., and mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities Inc. ®Credential is a registered mark owned

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

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SERVICES

Your authorized

Panasonic, Samsung, ¾ Auto & Home Insurance ¾ Farm & Commercial Insurance ¾ Health & Travel Insurance ¾ Life Insurance & Investments ¾ Farm Succession & Estate Planning ¾ Notary Publics Landis Of¿ce Hours: Biggar Of¿ce Hours…

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

304 Main St., Biggar Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204 Website: www.biggarinsurance.ca Email: biggar@biggarinsurance.ca

100 - 2nd Ave. W., Landis Phone: 306-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044 Website: www.landisinsurance.ca Email: landis@landisinsurance.ca

“We’ll getcha covered”

Contact us for all your insurance and Ànancial services 306-948-3926 …located in the Professional Building 223 Main St., Biggar

BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

M & N RE-

Call: 306-948-2101

SEED CLEANING

Saskatoon - Biggar Office DUANE NEUFELDT 403 Main St., Biggar

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

306-948-8055 Fax: 306-948-2763 www.DuaneNeufeldt.com

Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer; and Your authorized

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

306-

948-3955

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

• Wood, metal, plastic signs • Vehicle & window graphics • Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs

Fax:

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

Biggar Sand & Gravel

306-948-5455

306-948-5052

306- 948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394

Plant located 8 miles south of Biggar on Hwy #4, ¼ mile west on Triumph Rd.

HammondRealty.ca Tim Hammond Broker/Owner, BSA, P.Ag.

SERVICES

Cell 306-948-7995 SoldByCari.ca

Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire Judy Kahovec…

306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935

Place a CLASSIFIED

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113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

306-948-5052

by phone

Cell 306-948-4478 HammondRealty.ca Dave Molberg BSA

306-948-3344

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

tip@sasktel.net

Cliff Forsyth

or email

Box 736, Biggar

Phone: 306-948-5600 of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS… • Selling/Buying • Residental • Farm/Acreage • Commercial • Recreational

Wally Lorenz Sales Associate 1391 - 100th St. North Battleford, SK S9A 0V9 Day or Night

Cell: 306.843.7898 Bus: 306.446.8800 znerol.w@sasktel.net Web site: www.remaxbattlefords.com

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

t Delivery

306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca

Ask Abou

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

Custom Embroidery Residential Salesperson

• Snow Removal • Fences •…and Laser Engraving • Promotional products much more (mugs, mousepad, etc)

Call Anne @ 306-948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

AGRICULTURE

Cari Perih

• Topsoil • Lawn Care • Leveling • Sod • Patio Blocks

• photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc.

306-658-4474, Landis

306-948-5052

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer

Bob Kobelsky

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky

Anne G. Livingston

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning Call: Bill: Dale:

Rebel Landscaping

306-948-5699

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

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207 Main St., Biggar

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958

PROCESSING INC. Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Burnt Orange Solutions 1-866-664-5227

WYLIE SEED &

Phone: 306-948-5678

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PHOTOCOPYING… stop @ The Independent, 122 Main St., Biggar

Contact US for PROFESSIONAL Printing of OFFICE SUPPLIES, FORMS and SERVICES… ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

Faxing Photocopies Rubber Stamps Envelopes Letterheads Business Cards Receipts Invoices Statements Flyers Resumes Posters Menus Programs and Booklets

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Phamphlets Christmas letters File Folders Sticky Labels Address Labels Social Tickets Draw Tickets Calendars and Day Planners Presentations and more…

Call us now for your FREE quote on all your printing needs.

Phone:

306-948-3344

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015

APAS calls for new approach to PFRA pasture transition The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) says Saskatchewan’s approach to pasture transition would adversely affect the livestock industry in the province.

APAS made the announcement February 10 with Community Pasture Patrons Association of Saskatchewan (CPPAS), Public Pastures - Public Interest (PPPI), and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF).

“We are asking the Saskatchewan Government to take a hard look at its current approach to the transition of the 62 PFRA pastures which affects 1.8 million acres or 2,500 ranchers,” says Norm Hall, APAS President. “The current process is inefficient, short and long-term costs will rise substantially for patrons, and public expectations and regulations could prove to be unworkable.”

The study commissioned by the four partners is anchored in the following principals: Conserving native grassland is critically important; Land use should re-enforce the economic viability of our livestock sector; Natural working ecosystems must be preserved over the long term; Business and governance systems must be efficient and effective; Producers should not be expected to pay for public benefits.

The approach taken by Saskatchewan is to increase revenues at the expense of producers and to offload responsibilty for the environment from the public sector to pasture patrons. Pasture patrons are being asked to pay a full Crown land grazing rate. They are required to provide full public access and manage and report on the ecological, environmental and endangered species on native landscapes without required resources.

“A level playing field is required,” says Ian McCreary, CPPAS Chair.

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

“Preserving a working natural landscape where hunters and naturalists can share the pasture system into the future must be maintained,” says Darrell Crabbe, Executive Director, SWF. “Pasture patrons cannot be expected to shoulder the costs of sourcing the expertise required and

providing ongoing public benefits.”

“APAS is concerned over the long term viability of the livestock industry in Saskatchewan,” says Hall. “We have a shrinking beef breeding herd and livestock producer numbers are falling.

The current approach leads to

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a further acceleration of producers leaving the industry. Pasture patrons may fall by one-half. The current approach closes the opportunity for young producers to enter the industry. A different approach is needed if we are to build a strong, sustainable Saskatchewan livestock industry.”

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Water Security Agency releases February spring runoff forecast Warm temperatures in January lower snowpack; near normal runoff expected

Monday, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the February forecast for spring runoff.

A near normal spring runoff is expected across most of the southern half of Saskatchewan with below normal runoff for areas north of Cold Lake, La Ronge, and Creighton.

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The spring runoff forecast has the potential to change in the weeks and months ahead. Below normal snowfall and a slower melt rate would result in below normal runoff. Conversely, above normal precipitation going forward and a rapid melt could still result in high runoff and potential flooding.

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“Most of the province was saturated going into winter freeze up but warm temperatures in the month of January have helped lower the snowpack,” Minister Responsible for the Water Security Agency Scott Moe said. “The Water Security Agency will be monitoring precipitation levels and conducting snow surveys to get a clearer picture of what the runoff outlook

presents their

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New Horizons Activities

4TH ANNUAL SUITCASE PARTY

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 • 9:30 p.m.

You could win a $2,500 Travel Voucher ENTERTAINMENT -- DJ by Absolute Entertainment $25/person for your seat.

Call 306-948-3301

Get your seat reserved early as space is limited.

Last person in draw box wins.

Must be present to win.

Extreme rainfall events are very unpredictable as the province experienced in the summer of 2014.

As always, excess rainfall in the spring could significantly alter the runoff outlook and create excess moisture in some areas.

The WSA will continue conducting snow surveys as part of forecasting the spring melt and subsequent runoff.

Updated forecasts will be provided in March and April.

For more information or to view the full forecast, visit wsask.ca.

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by Karen Itterman On Thursday, February 5, shuffleboard was played downstairs with 11 people in attendance. The next games of shuffleboard will be played on Feb. 19.

Cribbage was played on Feb. 6 with seven people in attendance. The host for the afternoon was Barb Archibald and she also provided the lunch.

On Monday, Feb. 9 the monthly birthday potluck was held with 32 people in attendance. The half-n-half winner was Emily Liska. The cake was provided by Margaret Molberg with Bonnie Roesch at MC. Marlene

BIGGAR & DISTRICT FAMILY CENTRE

McCarthy sold the half-n-half tickets and the entertainment was card bingo.

Carpet bowling took place on Feb. 3 with the first team being Rose Clark, Barb Swyryda, Judy Rickwood and Daryl Smith, and the second place team being Marie Roesch, Blanche Borchardt and June Hoppe.

The Monday afternoon Kaiser club played on Feb. 2 with two tables playing.

First place Reg Turner, second place Mildred Henne, third place Joyce Colbert. The highest scoring game was Marie Roesche and Mildred Henne.

The Biggar & District Family Centre is a Non-ProÀt organization which was built for the families of Biggar and area. We provide resources for new parents, bring families together in our community, and help/support new families to Biggar. We have programs for children to do activities with the other children, programs for parents and children, and programs just for parents.

MONDAY FEBRUARY 16 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at our NEW location

130 - 2nd Ave. West, Biggar • Come CHECK OUT our programs; • MEET our new Co-ordinator, Laura Stacey, childcare workers, and some of our Board Members.

• ACTIVITIES for the children will be provided.

• REFRESHMENTS for all.

Some of our yearly programs are…

• Sweat with Brett (Any Parent can exercise with Brett Barber for $5 a week and childcare is provided.)

• Community Kitchen (Parents can learn how to prepare wholesome meals for their families.)

• Kids in the Kitchen (Spring and Fall programs which enables Grades 5 and 6 to learn how to cook.)

• Summer Preschool Program (starting July for ages 3, 4 and any 5 year olds that have not attended kindergarten can join in activities and learning)

Laura Stacey, Co-ordinator

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!