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Travelling Mabels Lana Floen, Eva Levesque, Suzanne Levesque and Keith Floen (clockwise from top left) played the Majestic Theatre, February 20 for the sixth show of the Biggar and District Arts Council’s concert season. The talented foursome were a hit with their earthy blend of country/folk, infused with laughter, beautiful songs, incredible talent - the Mabels travelled into the hearts of the audience for an incredible show. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Biggar Pee Wee Nationals were in action, Monday, February 22 versus the visiting Rosetown Red Wings. Nats racked up the score on the Wings - at one point doubling 8-4 before the visitors mounted a comeback. Fortunately for the hometown Nats, they gutted it out, holding on for a 9-7 win.

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Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held February 9, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Alan Boyle, Penny McCallum, and Kirk Sherbino.

Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $39,672.77 and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $75,229.97, be approved.

Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted for Council’s information and filed: Moody’s - Rental of Tractor; PIWIK - Web Site Report January 2016; SAMA - Annual General Meeting; Community Planning Certificate of Approval; MuniCode Services Ltd. Fire Response Time; RM of Biggar - Recreation Board Appointment; Biggar Rural District Fire Association - Voting Privileges; Catteral and Wright - Fourth Avenue West Newspaper Ad Tender.

Council resolved that Marty Baroni and Kirk Sherbino be authorized to attend the SAMA Annual General Meeting to be held on April 25 and 26 in Saskatoon as

voting delegates.

Council resolved that the Town Foreman be authorized to purchase emergency blue lights for the Town’s equipment at a cost of approximately $600 from YH Truck, Ag and Auto.

Council resolved that

the Town Foreman be authorized to proceed with obtaining another quote for the project to install a new Programmable Link Communication System for the water treatment plant.

Council resolved

that the quote from SaskPower to provide electrical services for the lift station project be approved and that the agreement and map be duly executed by the Town Officials and returned to SaskPower.

Council resolved that

Nats fall behind in Provincial run . . . Biggar National defenceman, Cody Danychuk controls the puck versus the Drake Canucks in game one, Sunday at the Jubilee. The Nats find

correspondence from the West Central Municipal Government Committee regarding their membership invoice be received and further that the membership fee be paid in the amount of $864.40.

Council resolved that the Town sponsor the New Creation Community Players production by advertising in their program at a cost of $100 for a half page ad. s -EETING ADJOURNED AT 9:30 p.m.

themselves behind in the two-game series, 2-0. (Independent Photo

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Elections workers still needed in Biggar-Sask Valley

by Kevin Brautigam of The Independent

With a provincial election set for April 4, Elections Saskatchewan is still in need of workers in the Biggar-Sask Valley constituency.

Elections Saskatchewan says the area has so far only received half of the workers needed.

They add that in the province, numbers are well ahead.

“Are numbers are a little low,” Elections Saskatchewan’s Tim Kydd

said of Biggar-Sask Valley. “Overall [provincially], we’re doing pretty well.”

For Biggar-Sask Valley, Kydd says they need around 200 election day workers.

“These are people who greet people, make sure they’ve brought their ID, poll clerks and deputy returning officers - they watch the ballot box all day and hand people ballots, cross them off lists,

do the counting when the polls close, and registration officers that if you’re not on the list yet, you can register onsite.”

Kydd says they will need, for the province, over 10,000 workers on election day, April 4. They will also need workers for advance polls, March 29 to April 2, and some to work in the returning office throughout the month of March.

Elections Saskatchewan has found themselves in a shortfall when it comes to workers for the Biggar-Sask Valley constituency. They’re looking for area residents to step up as we near the provincial election. (Photo for The Independent by Elections Saskatchewan)

“Primarily, the need is election day.

“We’re currently less than 100 in the BiggarSask Valley area,” he stressed.

Although the April 4 election day is still some time ahead, Kydd would like to see people in place for our constituency.

“We’ll take people right up to the day, but we sure like to be able to plan ahead of time,” he described. “They are all paid positions, and there is also a paid training session, so the sooner the better.”

Kydd adds that while the positions are paid, opportunities are available for service groups to donate their pay to a charity of their choice.

For those who want to become involved, there are two very easy ways to sign up. The first, elections.sk.ca, click “Work in the Election”, then “Express your interest”, and fill out the online form - an area elections officer will then contact you. The second is by simply calling 1-877958-8683.

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18th Annual Teddy government waste award winners The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) today held its 18th annual Teddy Waste Awards ceremony, celebrating the best of the worst in government waste.The Teddy, the pig-shaped award given annually by the CTF to government’s worst waste offenders, is named for Ted Weatherill, a former federal appointee who was turfed in 1999 for submitting a panoply of dubious expense claims, including a $700 lunch for two.

Federal Teddy Winner: Canada’s 2015 COP Paris Delegation Canada’s delegation to the 2014 conference numbered 69 people – but the new Trudeau government quadrupled that figure to 283 for the 2015 event. The total bill for taxpayers has yet to be tallied, but the costs from one Ministerial office alone ran to $282,000.

Provincial Teddy Winner: PEI’s Department of Tourism and Culture Prince Edward Island’s Department of Tourism and Culture printed 180,000 copies of their 2015 tourism guide. The cover features a man and a woman relaxing on a sandy PEI beach, with the woman reading a

book and the man in shorts laying back and relaxing. Unfortunately, the department clearly failed to notice a significant “bulge” in his shorts that appears to be an erection.

Municipal Teddy Winner: City of Calgary’s waste station “poop palace” The City of Calgary spent an extra $246,000 on a project to embed LED lights on its new Forest Lawn Lift Station that change color depending on how fast the station is pumping waste water. Opened in September 2015, the new lift station proved immediately controversial, with area residents dubbing it the “poop palace.”

Lifetime Achievement Teddy: Bombardier Cost: At least $3.8 billion and counting Bombardier, the Montreal-based aerospace and transportation company is one of Canada’s longest-running corporate welfare recipients, having taken at least $3.8 billion in public funds (2015 dollars) since 1966. They are rumoured to have asked for an additional $1 billion in support from the federal government.

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Policies play pivotal role in realizing (or stifling) Canada’s energy potential

by Kenneth P. Green, Senior Director of Natural Resource Studies, Fraser Institute Taylor Jackson, Policy Analyst, Fraser Institute Recently, the National Energy Board released its energy outlook for Canada to 2040. Its projections help highlight the potential prosperity that Canada could achieve from its energy resources. So what does the NEB project?

Focusing on the reference case (a baseline outlook, with a moderate view of energy prices and economic growth), the first chart (below) shows that oil production could grow dramatically from 1.52 billion barrels of oil per year in 2014 to 2.43 billion barrels per year in 2040, an increase of just under 60 per cent. While considerably less dramatic, natural gas production is also expected to grow during this period from 0.95 billion barrels of oil equivalent in 2015 to 1.12 billion barrels of oil equivalent in 2040. The report notes that LNG (liquefied natural gas) exports will be a key driver of natural gas production growth.

Let’s take a closer look at growth in oil production, since this is where

most of Canada’s future increase in energy production is expected to come from (see second chart below).

Much of the growth presented in the chart above will be dependent on price. In a low-price environment, oil production may still grow but it will reach a much lower level, from 3.88 million barrels of oil per day in 2014 to 4.84 million barrels per day in 2040, a modest growth of 25 per cent.

However, in a scenario where prices are high, Canada’s oil production potential is considerable, reaching 6.94 million barrels of oil per day in 2040, or a growth of 78 per cent.

The NEB report also projects that most of the growth in oil production is expected to come from the oilsands (see third chart below). In 2014, the oilsands accounted for about 40 per cent of total oil production but by 2040 they may account for almost 80 per cent.

Presented above is an estimate of Canada’s energy development potential. But the question remains: will the policies be right to allow Canada to achieve its potential?

Unfortunately, the current policy environment could result in barriers to energy development. Although

ment that is instituting policies that may hinder energy development. The federal government has most recently instituted new rules that will require the environmental reviews of pipelines and LNG terminals to consider the upstream greenhouse gas (GHG) effects of those projects.

However, these new rules are unnecessary, particularly if you consider that the alternative to pipelines is rail and the alternative to natural gas-fired electricity is coal. Given those realities, pipelines and LNG facilities would likely reduce rather than increase CO2 emissions.

C. Peter Watson, the Chair and CEO of the NEB, makes an important point about the reality of energy development in his opening to the energy outlook: “As long as there is demand for energy, markets will function to provide the supply, whether from domestic or international sources, with little consequential impact on global energy use and the associated emissions.”

Ultimately, policies may be the driving force behind just how much of Canada’s energy potential will be realized by servicing growing global demand.

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Alberta’s royalty review, which contributed to a large increase in investor uncertainty in the province, resulted in little change, the province has implemented a number of other policy changes that may hinder Alberta’s ability to reach its potential.

One of the policies that may hinder the future growth of Canadian oil production the most is the 100 megatonnes (Mt) annual cap on oilsands emissions being implemented by the Alberta government. For reference, emissions from the oilsands are currently about 70 Mt and they amounted to a sliver of global emissions at 0.1 per cent in 2012.

This cap means that once oilsands emissions hit 100 Mt, no further development will be allowed, regardless of global demand. Given that the oilsands currently produce about 2.3 million barrels per day, with emissions of about 70 megatonnes a year, some analysts have pointed out that this leaves room for additional production of about a million barrels of oil per day. Unfortunately for Alberta, in June 2015, CAPP projected that by 2030 oilsands production would reach just under four million barrels per day.

But it’s not just the Alberta govern-

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

“Today is an ephemeral ghost...

A strange amazing day that comes only once every four years. For the rest of the time it does not “exist.”

In mundane terms, it marks a “leap” in time, when the calendar is adjusted to make up for extra seconds accumulated over the preceding three years due to the rotation of the earth. A day of temporal tune up!

But this day holds another secret—it contains one of those truly rare moments of delightful transience and light uncertainty that only exist on the razor edge of things, along a buzzing

plane of quantum probability...

A day of unlocked potential.

Will you or won’t you?

Should you or shouldn’t you?

Use this day to do something daring, extraordinary and unlike yourself. Take a chance and shape a different pattern in your personal cloud of probability!”

Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration This year February will have 29 days on the calendar -- a leap year. I won’t say I fully understand the reasoning behind leap years

but I do understand the need to “reset” the calendar every four years so it is in sync with the solar system. For the scientists in the crowd the explanation can be as complicated as you want it to be.

Vera Nazarian says we should take the opportunity of an “extra” day and use it for personal satisfaction. After all, every four years we have one more day, why not use it as a gift to ourselves. Oftentimes you hear people say “I need more hours in the day.”

Well, this year we have an extra 24 hours to do with as we please.

For those who hap-

World War soldiers commemorated through GeoMemorial program Through its GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program, the Government of Saskatchewan is recognizing the sacrifices of three First and Second World War soldiers who paid the ultimate price for their province and country.

“Our government is honoured to recognize the heroic actions of our newest GeoMemorial nominees,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Mark Docherty said. “Like the natural features named in their honour, these veterans are a part of our provincial identity and have helped shape our province into the safe, wonderful place it is today. The GeoMemorial Program is a small way of thanking them for all they have done for Saskatchewan.”

Administered by the Government of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, the GeoMemorial Program honours individuals born or raised in Saskatchewan who have given their lives in service of their province and country by naming geographic features in their memory. The program also recognizes Saskatchewan persons of prominence who have made significant contributions to the province’s history and development.

The most recent individuals being commemorated through the program include: Gordon Lake – Named after Private First Class Lawrence Samuel Gordon (born in Eastend),

who served with the US Army. Killed in France in 1944, Private Lawrence’s remains were misidentified as German, and he was interred in a German cemetery. Recent investigations, including DNA testing, positively identified him. His remains were subsequently flown to Eastend, where he was reinterred in August of 2014.

Machan Island – Named after Private James Clyde Machan (born in Hopetown, Ontario and raised in Rosetown) who was killed in action while fighting at Passchendaele on November 9, 1917 when he was hit during an artillery bombardment.

Dreveny Lake – Named after Sergeant Pavel (Paul) Dreveny (born in Dolni, Bojanovice, Czechoslovakia and raised in Margo) who served with the Royal Air Force. After he enlisted in the air force, Sgt. Dreveny was incorporated into a Czech squadron of the RAF as an air gunner. He was killed on July 13, 1944 when the Liberator aircraft he was in crashed in heavy fog.

“This GeoMemorial is not only very important to me, but to my children as well,” nephew of Sergeant Pavel (Paul) Dreveny, Scott Dreveny said. “It brings the events of the past closer to home, knowing our great uncle will forever be remembered in this way. Hopefully, they will pass this appreciation on to their children in the future.”

“Having grown up in Saskatchewan, Lawrence

Samuel Gordon served with the U.S. Army, fought in France, and was mistakenly buried as a German solider before being returned to his home province 70 years later,” nephew of Lawrence Gordon, Larry Nelson said. “Our family is very pleased to have a lake named in his honour.”

Since its inception in 1947, the GeoMemorial Program has named approximately 4,000 geographic features across Saskatchewan.

For more information about the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program, including how to nominate a new geographic place name, please visit pcs.gov.sk.ca/ geographicnames.

pened to be born on this particular day the news is good. You will actually get to celebrate your birthday. I had an aunt who was born February 29. She always celebrated in style. Her parties were always talked about and everyone looked forward to them.

But, when do leap year babies celebrate in a non leap year? During “common” years it really is a matter of choice. Some celebrate on February 28 while others celebrate March 1. As for an “official” date it depends on which country and the laws of the nation. In New Zealand, as far as the government is concerned, the official birthday falls on February 28. However the United Kingdom prefers March 1 as the official date.

As for folklore on this particular day, it depends on which country. In Scotland, it is considered unlucky to be born on Leap Day. Other cultures feel a “leaping” person is a sign of good luck.

Consider this: Rome burned in a leap year; the Titanic sank; and Custer fought the Battle of the Little Bighorn. On the other hand, Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity and gold was discovered in California.

Another popular tradition is that the Leap Day is also known as Ladies Day. It is said spinsters are especially happy to have a leap year roll around as women are free to propose to men on this day. If the marriage proposal was refused the man would have to pay a fine. Compensation may be a pair of leather gloves, a single rose, a kiss and maybe even money.

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by Bob Mason

Riding away from Great Bend “It was the best of times, It was the worst of times.”

Well, those two statements worked well when Charles Dickens wrote them!

The difference being his the “best of times” were our younger years, and the “worst of times” were that the Great Depression of the 1930’s was only half over!

Another difference being that the “two cities” Dickens wrote about being in another time in another part of the world!

Yours Truly apologizes if some of the following lines seem a little like Zane Grey’s!

A lone rider turned in his saddle and looked back across the countryside toward the home where he had spent most

of his youth. For a long moment he looked back, thinking of the past and the good years that his parents had planned for their children in Great Bend.

“I’ll never forget this place!” he thought – and he never did forget it!

Although “Springwell Farm” was never part of his life again, that place back there would be part of his life (and pen!) forever!

Then he turned again in his saddle and rode off!

Time had changed things. The future that his folks had planned for their children in the early years, just hadn’t come. The empty corrals and stables that had once been so full of their livelihood, were empty and almost lonely. Their

only hope for the future lay out there across the land somewhere!

Behind him was a bulky young colt, led by a rope that was tied to the pommel of his saddle, and though every now and then there was a terrific jolt on the rope, he never looked back as they rode down the long slope to the Radisson ferries!

That was many years ago mind you, but in a way Y.T. (Yours Truly!) is glad that we did move.

There didn’t seem to be any hope for our whole province! In the next few years we met quite a few people who had fared worse in “The Great Depression” than we did!

As Barry Broadfoot (who wrote 17 books!) in his one entitled “Ten Lost Years”, quote: The best monetary advice in the world couldn’t turn things around until Adolph Hitler marched his men into the Rhineland!

But all that was ahead, as he rode south!

He knew the men who were manning the ferries, but on that day Jim Cullen was running them both.

“Hello,” says Jim as we came near. “I saw you guys skidding your

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herd across before the ice went out, and one fellow told me that Walter Mason was leaving the country. W.A. Mason helped build both these ferries and we’re sure going to miss him!”

Those ferries, which were the only way that most people crossed the river south of Radisson, have disappeared long ago! And few people ever go into that area anymore, yet what a thrill it was to see a Great Blue Heron and a large black bear, on the last trip made up there!

When the Canadian Pacific Railroad (CPR) people built the spur line to Baljennie in 1926, on our way to school we could often see some strange tall shadows looming in the mirage that hung over the river. Often we heard of the place being built over there called “Arelee”! And all our young lives we have heard of violence (often involving the RCMP) over there too, until we almost feared ever having to meet people south of the river!

What a thrill it was when that “Lone Rider” was invited to share a meal at the “Old Arelee Store” just across the road from the Arelee

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 Cemetery! Older Mr. new home, we lived And Mrs. Young sure happily ever after! But dispelled any impression that is not exactly the we had about violence! way it was! There was And on we went, until one more year of The the four elevators, beside Depression (1937), when the railroad track, two the average crop in Sasmiles south, explained katchewan was two the huge black towers bushels to the acre. And we had seen riding the just when we were getmirages! ting on our “farm-feet” On into the flat-open again, along came World country south of Arelee War Two! we went, and after what Jasper was a wonderalmost seems like an ful community to live eternity, more tall eleva- in. There were over 20 tors came into view. As young people on the four the sun was getting a miles of road, where our lot lower, we almost gal- new home was! loped past Kinley* and Even those years have its winding trail across almost been forgotten Eagle Creek. though and as we look Then the whole coun- back we are sure glad tryside changed! that we came to it!

Five successful-lookBut Y.T. will never foring farmsteads were get Great Bend! And we dotting the whole area. will never forget what As we went south we might have been back went past some of the there! fine farm buildings of Phyllis and I drove to the Jasper area, where see the long-gone remwe spent the next few nants of “Springwell years! We finally rode Farm” a few years ago, up the long lane into the but all that is left of it yard of our new home! are a few memories that Mebbe the years of The fill my mind (and pen!).

Depression had warped Mebbe things aren’t our conception of things, the same, eh? But in but all of a sudden Y.T. the mind of that “Lone realized what our folks Rider” it will always be had meant for us when home. they settled in Great *At that time (1936) Bend!

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Thawing meat for cooking

Most of us all lead very busy lives, or at least we claim to.

We also freeze meat for future dinners because we either bought too much, it was on sale and so we stocked up, or we just plainly don’t want to grocery shop any more often than we have to. Perhaps you have freezing meat down to a science, such as airtight bags, labels, freezer stock rotation, et cetera.

But what about the thawing process?

There are a couple of thawing processes that I cringe at the thought of, a couple more that are questionable, and two that are ideal depending on how far advanced you are in your meal planning process.

We have all been there: You come home from work, you have little time to prepare dinner, and there is no meat thawed to cook with.

If you are vegetarian,

vegan, or it is the first day of the work week and you celebrate “Meatless Monday”, then you are in luck. For the rest of us meat-loving carnivores, what are our options?

One of the worst things we could have done was to leave meat out on the counter all day to thaw.

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environment while it thaws. Keep in mind you will want to practice food safe measurements by keeping the meat well contained and in the lower levels of your refrigerator so as to less likely transfer raw meat bacteria to your fridge or other foods.

The other option is to make sure the frozen meat is completely sealed in bags with little air.

Transfer to a large container that will fit in your sink, but also will not block the flow of water through the drain. Fill the container with cold water, and then reduce the flow of water to a slow trickle (or slightly more). Let the water continuously overflow over the sides of the container and run down the drain until the meat is thawed.

This is very fast as long as the meat has been frozen in individual sized portions (not a bunch of chicken breasts stuck together for example).

The continuous cold water will keep the water cold and the movement of the flowing water will also aid in the thawing process.

Take note: this is to be done while you are at home and staying focused on the situation - not while you are away from the home. Prepping other parts of the meal while this is happening is a good habit to get into.

I have thawed chicken breasts in this manner in less than 30 minutes, and seafood in even less time.

The obvious downside would be the waste of water.

So, contained in all good advice of meal planning, retirement savings, and countless other situations and topics: plan ahead for best results.

Happy cooking!

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minium will conduct the heat in the air faster to the meat, and thus providing faster thawing.

However, I still believe that this would not be fast enough for safe temperature stabilization.

Thawing in the microwave (you know we have all tried this) will bring parts of the meat into the danger zone, but for very little time in contrast to the all-day exposure to room temperature.

However, this is still not ideal and microwave thawing also adds the undesirable effect of cooking the outer parts of the meat during this socalled thawing process.

Some insist that leaving the meat in a sink of cold water is best, but I still have to disagree. This is also an uncontrolled environment. Eventually the water temperature will change, albeit slowly because of the chunk of frozen meat submersed in it, because the surrounding air is still room temperature.

The two best options in my opinion are as follows: Think ahead and transfer meat from the freezer to the refrigerator for 24 to 72 hours (depending on the mass size of the meat) before you intend on cooking it. This will keep the meat in a safe temperature controlled

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Finding a balance between wildlife and ag an elusive pursuit

Agriculture and wildlife have always struggled to find a way to coexist.

In general terms, that has meant farmers have pushed wildlife to the fringe enough that the remaining impact is tolerable to the producer.

Farmers still aren’t thrilled to watch thousands of snow geese feeding on a swathed barley crop.

Nor are they happy if

wildlife losses have reduced the friction with agriculture producers somewhat, but just barely in a number of situations.

We can now add moose and wild pigs to the list of wild animals which can have an impact on farms.

Moose have traditionally been farther north, but forest fires, human encroachment and other factors have pushed moose south, and they appear to be adapting well.

To better understand the impact of moose the Saskatchewan

Farmland Moose Project has been launched.

In terms of moose impacting crops, Amy Wheeler with the University of Saskatchewan presenting at the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation Convention held in Yorkton last week said it does happen, and crop insurance coverage recognizes that. There were 819 reports of crop damage in Saskatchewan where moose were seen as the soul, or primary, cause of the damage.

Another measure of moose moving south is that they can be the cause of vehicular acci-

dents.

From SGI data moose were involved in 478 accidents in 2013 and 488 in 2014.

“Autumn has the highest collisions and early winter,” said Wheeler.

Wheeler said fall makes sense since it is the time of rut for moose, and also hunting season. As a result of both moose are moving around more “and crossing roads and accidents happen.”

And then there are feral pigs, which are not native wildlife, but they are increasingly having an impact.

And that is why there is an ongoing Feral Boars in Canada Collaring Project.

Ryan Brook who spoke at the same SWF Convention pointed to the United States.

“Texas has well over three million pigs,” he said, adding the situation could happen here.

“About half of all RMs (rural municipalities in Saskatchewan) have pigs,” said Brook.

“We could well be in a position

to have more pigs than people.”

In a random telephone survey of 3,000 rural residents across Canada it was found “every single province had (wild) pigs. . . Everybody is reporting them.”

But in this one farmer’s can’t complain too loudly.

“We know farms are the source of this,” said Brook, adding the pigs are either escapees, and in some cases there are reports of farmers cutting fence and letting stock go rather than to continue to look after them.

Even on well-ran wild boar farms it is estimated two to three per cent of stock escapes, said Brook.

And therein lies something that gets forgotten.

Wild pigs are seen as an invasive species, but they are here as a result of the ultimate invasive species, humans.

We tend to forget many of the issues we face are a result of our being here, and things that we have done, and wild boar are certainly an example.

Certainly maintaining the balance where wildlife and farmers can coexist will be an ongoing challenge for both wildlife management and the ag sector.

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whitetail or mule deer are munching away on a haystack.

Ground squirrels burrowing dozens of holes across a cattle pasture are a nuisance which will have beef producers looking to rid the pasture of the pest.

Livestock producers are not happy to see wolves creeping down from the north, or coyote populations growing locally.

Beavers are seen as a nuisance as they dam small rivers and flood water across crop acres.

The emergence of crop insurance to cover some of the aforementioned

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Looking Back . . . 1952

by Delta Fay Cruickshank of the Biggar Museum and Gallery Over the past I have been sharing with readers the history of Biggar every 13 years! I’ve been looking at the fashion available through the catalogues, and the headlines from The Independent.

The last article was from 1939, now here we are in 1952!

I was born in 1950, so I can’t really remember a whole lot of ‘52, but I imagine there are a bunch of readers out there that have clearer memories from this year. Younger generations would call this year “Retro”.

The Second World War was finally over, mind you the Korean War was still going on. Tommy Douglas and the CCF were again elected in Saskatchewan.

Louis St. Laurent was Prime Minister of the whole country.

In February of 1952, King George VI died in his sleep. He was only 56 years old. His young daughter, Elizabeth, rushed home from abroad with her husband to step into her father’s position.

In Biggar, the Majestic Theatre held a memorial service for the dearly departed King.

Also in February 1952, Biggar was contemplating a sewer system for the town. A meeting was held, then a vote and by November of the same year, the sewerage was

opened! Till this day everyone in town still contributes to this system!

The Post Office was moved to the Eamon block and in June, Woodrow Lloyd came to open the swimming pool! In August of ‘52, tenders were out to build the Liquor Control Board and the highway between Rosetown and Biggar was rebuilt and completed by November.

I went through the 1952 Simpson’s catalogue and looked at the fashions. The ladies were still using gloves and hats for dressy affairs. We can see these fashions in the Luxton exhibit in the museum. Nylon was the miracle fabric at this time, described as easy to launder! Not so easy to iron, I can remember melted cloth and sticky irons!

St. Theresa’s Academy had their 25th anniversary and the Biggar High School had their graduation class. Can any of you recognize anyone?

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Meanwhile, TD Economics reports that over 500,000 Canadians spend significant periods of time in the United States.

While the former likely know their U.S. tax reporting requirements, the latter may not. They could be unaware that a Canadian can be deemed a U.S. person subject to U.S. tax filing requirements if holding certain investment vehicles.

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The “Substantial Presence� test determines who is impacted, which generally means anyone who has been physically in the U.S. at least 31 days in the current year and 183 days during the rolling three-year period that includes the current year and the two years

immediately prior.

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However, there are two alternative elections that U.S. persons can make.

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the investment as a gain/ loss on their holdings, even if they were not disposed of.

The preferred election for most investors is the Qualified Electing Fund (QEF), which requires investors to report their pro-rata share of the fund’s earned income and capital gains for U.S. tax purposes. This means that distributions or gains from sale would be taxed in a similar fashion to how mutual funds in the U.S. are normally taxed.

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The views in this column are solely those of the author.

A Sense of Place, Saskatchewan artists’ exhibit

by Delta Fay Cruickshank of the Biggar Museum and Gallery Our next OSAC show coming for the month of March is called “A Sense of Place�.

This exhibition will be on display in the Credit Union Gallery in the Biggar Museum March 3 until March 23. The museum is open every afternoon during the working week for the public to view this exhibition.

Two Saskatchewan artists explore the rural setting with intense precision and stunning detail. These artists use watercolours and oil to create their stunning works.

Bob Pitzel, Bygone Days, Watercolour on Arches.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (17 February, 2016) Saskatchewan Physician numbers continue to rise

From the very beginning our government made it a priority to train, recruit and retain more doctors for Saskatchewan.

Today there are nearly 650 more physicians practising in the province than there were in 2007. This growth can be attributed to a number of initiatives, including: s THE IMPLEMENTATION OF the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA), which has resulted in almost 190 more doctors providing services in the province; s THE DEVELOPMENT OF A rural physician locum pool to provide coverage and assistance for rural family physicians to ensure a work-life balance; s FORGIVING UP TO

in Saskatchewan student loans for new doctors that practice in communities of less than 10,000 people; and s DOUBLING THE NUMBER of postgraduate physician training seats at the College of Medicine, and increasing undergraduate medical training seats from 60 to 100.

Saskatchewan is affirming its commitment to improving access to physician services by releasing a planning document that forecasts the need for physicians and specialists over the long-term. This allows us to take a longerterm strategic approach to strengthening and sustaining our physician workforce.

New pilot program allows residents to view personal health care information online

A new program – the Citizen Health Information Portal (CHIP) Pilot – is allowing a group of residents from across the province to view their personal health information online through a secure Web site.

CHIP is the first comprehensive electronic system of its kind in Canada that puts patients first.

Participants can view their personal lab results, immunization history, pharmacy and hospital visit history from anywhere in the world. They can add medical information to their personal profiles, view their children’s health care information and invite their doctor or care provider to view their profile.

Our government is excited to launch a new program that empowers people to take a more active role in their own health care. Participants will be asked to provide feedback which will help to guide future decisions about additions or changes to online health information and other health programs.

Access to MRI services improving in Saskatchewan Southern Saskatchewan will be well-served by a new MRI suite at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw. About 370 patients who had been waiting to receive a scan in Regina or Saskatoon had their procedures rescheduled to the new hospital in Moose Jaw. Extending service to a new location is an important step toward ensuring patients can be diagnosed and treated sooner, and closer to home.

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Agriculture Trade mission to India Saskatchewan is Canada’s top exporter to India.

This past year, Saskatchewan exports to India TOTALLED MORE THAN billion with lentils, peas and potash leading the way. 2015 also marked a record-breaking year as agriculture exports to )NDIA EXCEEDED BILLION for the first time.

It is important for us to build on this growth and find new opportunities with one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

The trade mission to India will help Saskatchewan solidify its trade relationship for established products and allow for conversations about future imports.

Face-to-face meetings help us to better understand India’s needs, identify new areas for collaboration and trade, and discuss any barriers.

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

Wylie receives commission

At the regular meeting of the Acacia Chapter No. 3 O.E.S. in February, Doreen Wylie, second from right, was presented with a two year Grand Representative Commission of Pennsylvania in Saskatchewan from Worth Grand Matron Idella Barr, right. Standing with Idella and Doreen are Worthy Patron Jim Reid and acting Worthy Matron Debbie Robinson. (Submitted photo)

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

McEwen’s Brier arrival a long time coming

by Bruce Penton Mike McEwen is hoping it doesn’t take him as long to win a Brier as it took for him and his rink to qualify for one.

Skipping the team ranked No. 1 in the world longer than anyone over the last four years, the Winnipegbased McEwen had zero Brier appearances, but he definitely held the title of Hard-Luck Mike.

Over the course of six years, McEwen advanced to the Manitoba final five times. And five times he lost. Thrice to Jeff Stoughton, once to Rob Fowler and once to Reid Carruthers. He just couldn’t win the big one, despite dominating on the World Curling Tour.

Finally, this year, McE-

wen shook the monkey of his back and earned a berth in the Brier, which starts this weekend in Ottawa and boasts one of the strongest fields in recent memory.

While he is technically a Brier rookie, McEwen is unlikely to feel the normal first-year jitters. The likes of Glenn Howard of Ontario, Brad Gushue of Newfoundland, Kevin Koe of Alberta and Brad Jacobs of Northern Ontario have all taken their lumps from McEwen over the years on the world cash circuit.

Trying to rank the field is almost impossible, because all those rinks have thrashed McEwen from time to time, too.

The aforementioned four rinks could all win, as could Jim Cotter of B.C., Team Canada’s rep Pat Simmons and Saskatchewan’s Steven Laycock. One of the biggest complaints about the Brier in recent years has been the relatively weak field, thanks to the requirement for every

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province to be represented. Somebody has to represent P.E.I., right?

Strangely, McEwen had a berth in the Brier wrapped up even before the Valentine’s Day final against Matt Dunstone began. Dunstone, the Canadian junior champ, announced before the event started he couldn’t attend the Brier because it conflicted with the world junior in Denmark. So, after Dunstone’s semi-final victory over Carruthers, the Manitoba rep - McEwen - was automatically the Brier rep. Still, McEwen said he didn’t want an asterisk next to his name, as a Brier competitor without a provincial title. “It was such a strange feeling playing that final, just because of the underlying story of our already clinching a Brier berth,� McEwen told reporters.

Now that he’s finally won Manitoba, McEwen might be the only Brier skip who feels less pressure at the national

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Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Glen Shockey, 213; WHS – Donna Eckart, 214; MHT – Glen Shockey, 527; WHT – Donna

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Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Glen Shockey, 239; WHS – Dorothy McCarty, 224; MHT – Glen Shockey, 616; WHT – June Hoppe, 518.

Thursday’s YBC: Bowlasaurus: High Score – Dominic Raschke, 112. Pee Wee: High Score –

Ayden Campbell, 102; High Double – Ayden Campbell, 190.

Bantam: High Score – Jayla Boobyer, 159; High Triple – Jayla Boobyer, 418. Juniors: High Score – Julian Heimbecker, 273; High Triple – Julian Heimbecker, 564.

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Biggar Nationals (6) @ Kinderlsey Red Lions (3) (Friday, February 19; West Central Events Centre) Scoring: Nationals – (1st) 2, (2nd) 3, (3rd) 1, Total: 6. Red Lions – (1st) 1, (2nd) 1, (3rd) 1, Total: 3.

Shots: Nationals – (1st) 8, (2nd) 10, (3rd) 6, Total: 24. Red Lions – (1st) 16, (2nd) 12, (3rd) 11, Total: 39.

Power Plays: Nationals – 0 for 18.

Red Lions – 0 for 18.

Scoring Summary Period 1: Nationals 19:54 – Kyle Dilosa (Kevin Fick, Derek Argue); Nationals 9:42 – Steve Makway (Travis Granbois); Red Lions 2:53 – Brandon Cummings (Jesse Ismond, Chris Forsman).

Period 2: Red Lions 17:58 – Shayne Neigum

(Jonny Calkins, Jesse Ismond); Nationals 14:37 – Trevor Bailey (Kyle Dilosa, Steve Makway); Nationals 13:54 – Travis Granbois (Trevor Bailey, Kyle Dilosa); Nationals 12:06 – Kyle Dilosa (Travis Granbois, Trevor Bailey).

Period 3: Red Lions 15:44 – Shayne Neigum (Jonny Calkins, Jesse Ismond); Nationals 4:06 – Kyle Dilosa (Steve Makway, Trevor Bailey).

Penalty Summary Period 1: Red Lions 17:54 – Jesse Ismond, Interference (2); Nationals 17:27 – Steve Makway, High Sticking (2); Nationals 16:39 – Team Penalty, Unsportsmanlike

Conduct (2); Red Lions 11:28 – Josh Sim, High Stickin (2); Red Lions 11:15 – Chad Dorsett, Boarding (2); Red Lions 6:31 – Shayne Neigum, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2); Nationals 6:31 – Travis Ganbois, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2); Nationals 1:34 – Clark McNulty, Hooking (2).

Period 2: Nationals 20:00 – Zach Wourms, Hooking (2); Nationals 17:17 – Boarding (2); Red Lions 13:38 – Shayne Neigum, Slashing (2); Red Lions 12:24 – Jordan Getz, Interference (2); Red Lions 11:04 – Tanner McCullough, Slashing (2); Nationals 11:04 – Zach Wourms, Roughing

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(2); Nationals 7:30 – Zach Wourms, Cross Checking (2); Red Lions 3:51 – Shayne Neigum, Roughing (2); Nationals 1:40 – Travis Granbois, Cross Checking (2).

Period 3: Red Lions 18:14 – Shayne Neigum, High Sticking (2); Red Lions 18:14 – Josh Elder, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2); Nationals 18:14 – Bryan Bridges, Slashing (2); Nationals 18:14 – Kyle Dilosa, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2); Nationals 16:57 – Travis Granbois, Hooking (2); Red Lions 15:17 – Jordan Getz, Cross Checking (2); Nationals 12:33 – Travis Granbois, Tripping (2); Red Lions 11:37 – Jesse Ismond, Roughing (2); Shayne Neigum, Cross Checking (2); Nationals 11:37 – Jared McLeod, Roughing (2); Red Lions 8:06 – Jordan Getz, Slashing (2); Red Lions 7:58 – Casey Lee, Fighting (5), Game Misconduct: Fighting; Nationals 7:58 – Steve Makway, Fighting (5), Game Misconduct: Fighting; Red Lions 7:34 – Team Penalty, Too Many Men (2); Nationals 5:12 – Kevin Fick, Tripping (2); Red Lions 2:23 – Josh Sim, Cross Checking (2).

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Price $479,000 $305,000 $289,900 $249,000 $209,000 $175,000 $174,500 $158,000 $145,000 $110,000 $105,000 $85,000 SOLD $65,000 $48,000

Wilkie Landis Landis Perdue

507 1st Street 102 2nd Ave W 204 3rd Ave W 705 Ave M

SOLD $59,000 $54,900 $20,000

TO THE

Nominations for the Board commencing February 2, 2016 and closing March 1, 2016 Nomination forms available at Landis Credit Union

Cari Perih Residential Salesperson

(306) 948-7995

For all current listings, please visit my website

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14 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

New Horizons Activities These Monday Kaiser players sure are a keen bunch! They even play on the stat holidays!

So, in first was Reg Turner with 259 points, Ken Pearce in second with 241, Geoffe Cooke, third, with 196 points, and Pat Turner in fourth with 181. Joanne Kral and Ken Pearce had the high score of 75.

Carpet Bowling on February 16 saw the team of Emily Liska,

June Hoppe, Florence Hammond, Mildred Henne and Darryl Smith place first. In second place was the team of Blanche Borchardt, Marie Roesch, Pat Turner, Gail Herzberg, Nicole Otterson and Rosie Clark.

The exercise class was filled on Wednesday morning with an active group of members keeping fit and getting ready to enjoy the beautiful

Joy Aldridge is an out of town donor who comes to enjoy the Jam Session music while her husband entertains.

outdoor weather we have been having.

Wow! The Jam Session was packed on Wednesday, Feb. 17 with 60 members and guests attending. Thanks so much to our musicians and singers Stan Gardiner, Norman Boe, Gord Laycock, Bernie Ochs, Keith Aldridge and Raeann Gidluck.

Then, on Wednesday afternoon the “sun on the wall” mystery revealed itself with the announcement of our fund raising campaign to repair the outside of the building. Replacing the stucco and rotting wood is a priority in order to keep our organization in a safe building. The campaign to raise $30,000 started with letters to all our members asking for their financial support.

The campaign: NEW HORIZONS . . . NEW LOOK . . . NEW LIFE . . . will be also asking for support from all members of the Biggar Community and surrounding areas.

If you wish to assist us with our fund raising goal please do not hesitate to contact us at (306) 9485115, mail your donation to Box 631, Biggar, Sask., S0K 0M0 or drop by our office at 117 Third Ave. West, Biggar.

Biggar New Horizons has kicked off its fund raiser to raise $30,000 to re-stucco and repair the exterior of the building. Pictured here are right, Emily Liska, the first donor to the campaign, and left, long-time member and donor Florence Hammond.

NOTICE OF VOTE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF BIGGAR NO. 347

By Election 2016 Public notice is hereby given that a vote will be held for the election of Councillor for Division One for the Rural Municipality and that the vote will take place on: Wednesday the 23rd day of March, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST at the R.M. of Biggar No. 347 Council Chambers, Municipal Office 201 - 2nd Avenue West, Biggar, Saskatchewan and that I will at the R.M. of Biggar No. 347 Municipal Office on Thursday, March 24th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., declare the result of the voting.

Dated at Biggar, this 18th day of February, 2016.

Cheryl A. Martens, Returning Officer

306-948-3344

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

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THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 15

Coming

Employment Opportunity TOWN OF BIGGAR, SASKATCHEWAN FULL TIME POSITION GENERAL UTILITY RECREATION Duties consist of general utility work for the Town associated with the operation and maintenance of the community hall and grounds, skating rink and grounds, swimming pool and grounds, maintenance of parts and playgrounds, recreation complex and cemetery plus any other assigned duties.

Qualifications should include the capability to operate and maintain an ice plant, zamboni and ice edger as well as other rink equipment, operating and maintaining community hall equipment, operating and maintaining, swimming pool equipment, capable of operating and maintaining utility trucks and any other small equipment such as tractors with front-end loaders, snow blowers, large and small mowers. Skills to perform building and janitorial maintenance, ice making and equipment repairs possess handyman skills.

The applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with co-workers and the general public.

Salary Rate: As per Union Agreement.

Further information can be obtained about this position from Barb or Erin at 306-948-3317.

Applications including resume and references can be dropped off at the Town Office, located at 202 - 3rd Avenue West, mailed to, Town of Biggar, P.O. Box 489, BIGGAR, SK SOK OMO or submitted by email to recreation@ townofbiggar.com no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Friday, March 11, 2016.

The Town of Biggar wishes to thank all prospective applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wanted

Real Estate

Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron.

Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-6582132 tfn MAIN STREET GARAGE SALE is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-9481773 or 306-9485393.

Pickup available. tfn

Office for Rent/ Lease‌ Main Street, Biggar, 800 sq. ft. Office furnishings included.

For more information, call Teri, 306227-9905 2tfn

Seed & Feed

PEDIGREED SEED for Spring 2016

HIGH YIELDING WHEATS • AC Vesper VB (midge tolerant) • AAC Brandon Good FHB • AC Carberry • AC Waskada Rating

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*All germinations are above 97% * All wheat has 0% Fus. gram

NAKONECHNY SEEDS Ruthilda, SK

(306) 932-4409 Where Quality Comes First!

Land for Sale FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER, RM of Biggar #347‌ NW 32-35-16-W. The highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted. Deadline for offers is March 3, 2016. Ken & Sherril Beckett, Box 6, Duperow, SK, S0K 1L0, 306948-7595 or 306948-6525.

6c3 GRAIN/ACREAGE/PASTURE/ INVESTMENT LAND FOR SALE in RM of Vanscoy #345. Call Ted Cawkwell, RE/ MAX Blue Chip Realty at 1-306327-7661 for details.

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Land for Sale LAND FOR SALE In March of 2017, the following land will be for sale,16 miles west and 1/2 mile north of Biggar on Hwy #51‌ NE-4-36-17-W3, 144.5 cult; SE-9 -36-17-W3, 160 cult.; NW-4-36-17W3, approx 110 cult. Yardsite, 15.5 acres; 1680 sq. ft. stucco bungalow, older house but well maintained, natural gas, good water supply, very productive garden with hydrants. 24x36 insulated shop, unheated; 14x28 detached garage wood heat insulated; 24x88 open sided shed, with a 20x24 butcher shed insulated, running water and drain; 28x44 barn.

Established trees.

Possession July 1, 2017. Gordon Taylor, Box 5, Landis, SK, S0K 2K0 8p3

www.biggarindependent.ca

BIGGAR ASSOCIATED GOSPEL CHURCH corner of 8th Ave.W. and Quebec St., Biggar

Sunday Worship • 10:50 a.m.

Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

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

Church office number, 306-948-3424

BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH 907 Quebec St. and corner Turnbull Ave., Biggar Sunday Worship Service • 11 a.m.

Coffee and fellowship to follow service.

Potluck after service on first Sunday of the month.

SUNDAY SCHOOL‌ first two Sundays of each month.

Church office number, 306-948-2280, Rev. Jane Gallagher.

PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS) FEBRUARY WORSHIP @

ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

corner 4th Ave. East and King St., Biggar • 10:30

a.m.

Potluck after service on last Sunday of month, Feb. 28.

For more information/pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner @ 306-948-3731, 306-951-7122.

ST. GABRIEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 109 - 7th Ave. W, Biggar Father Michel Bedard Parish Phone: 306-948-3330

MASS TIME 3UNDAY s A M Sunday School during service

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Landis, Sask.

MASS TIME: 3UNDAY s A M

Everyone Welcome!

Land for Rent

Land for Rent

Land for Rent

FARMLAND FOR RENT BY TENDER, RM of Biggar #347‌ NW 07-35-16-W3; NE 07-35-16-W3; NW 08-35-16-W3; NE 17-35-16-W3; NW 17-35-16-W3; SE 17-35-16-W3; SW 17-35-16-W3; NE 18-35-16-W3; SE 18-35-16-W3; SW 18-35-16-W3.

Total cultivated acres is 1243. The highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted. Deadline for offers is MARCH 10, 2016. Ken & Sherril Beckett, Box 6, Duperow,

SK, S0K 1L0, 306948-7595 or 306948-6525.

7c3 FARMLAND FOR RENT BY TENDER, RM of Biggar #347‌ NW-13-35-14-W3; SE 24-35-14-W3; SW-24-35-14-W3.

The highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted. Deadline for offers is March 3, 2016.

Ken & Sherril Beckett, Box 6, Duperow, SK, S0K 1L0, 306948-7595 or 306948-6525.

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LAND FOR RENT, pasture in R.M. of Eagle Creek. Call for details, 306948-9186.

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Houses for Sale/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 306-948-7022.

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FRIDAYS noon: First five Fridays in Lent, Interdenominational Services at 12:05 p.m. followed by lunch at Biggar New Horizons. Sponsored by Biggar and District Ministerial. Everyone welcome.

5c6 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27: Biggar & District Health Services Foundation Inc. presents 5th Annual DINNER, DANCE & AUCTION, “Mardi Gras� Fundraiser at Biggar Community Hall with Colby Nargang - Tribute Artist, and Music by Touch of Grey. 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.

4c5 Biggar Music Festival Association announces their annual music festival dates‌MONDAY, MARCH 7 and TUESDAY, MARCH 8, piano; WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, instrumental at BCS band room; THURSDAY, MARCH 10, Vocal and Speech Arts; SATURDAY, MARCH 12, Performers’ Concert and Awards Night. TUESDAY, APRIL 19, Annual Meeting at 7:30 at St. Gabriel School Libray. Everyone is welcome to attend.

8c1 THURSDAY, MARCH 10: The public is invited to attend the Biggar Museum and Gallery Annual General Meeting in the Credit Union Gallery at 1:00 p.m.

7c3 SATURDAY, MARCH 12: Perdue Community Skate Day, 1:00 p.m. at Keppel Lake (5 miles west of Perdue, 3 miles south on Keppel Road, cross both sets of railroad tracks) Follow signs on Hwy 14. FREE coffee, hot chocolate, hot dogs; Bonfire, Shinny, Skating. Brought to you by the Perdue Arena Rebuild Committee, “One Rafter at a time�, Let’s Rebuild Our Memories!

8c3 MONDAY, MARCH 14: Biggar & District Arts Council presents . . .�ALEX ZERBE�, 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.

6c5 THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 7:30 p.m., FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 7:30 p.m., SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2:00 and 7:30 p.m., SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2:00 p.m.: New Creation Community Players presents “Disney’s Beauty and The Beastâ€?. FIVE SHOWS‌TICKETS for reserved seating, $20 per person at The Biggar independent, 122 Main St., Biggar or by phone 306-948-3344. Visa & Mastercard accepted. Disney’s Beauty and The Beast is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.

MTIShows.com

ALL Subscriptions expired Dec. 31, 2015

RENEW/SUBSCRIBE TODAY!!!

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For Rent

ProvinceWide

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

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 Call WELCOME

WAGON at 306-948-3837 Sheila Itterman We have gifts and information www. welcomewagon.ca

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Asso2ciation and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www. swna.com.

Business Employment Opportunity Opportunity GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area.

Explore your future with a dollar store leader.

Call today 1-877388-0123 ext.

229; www.dollarstores.com.

Employment Opportunity Peter’s Bros. Paving, south Okanagan paving company seeking experienced paving personnel (min. 3 years) for their highway division throughout BC. Relocation allowance may be available.

Competitive wage $20.00 to $30.00 per hour plus benefits, full time seasonal. Please send resume to petersbros@shaw.ca

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career!

Employers have work-at-home positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-athome career today!

NEW EXCITING MINI VLT’S. Produce Buckets of Cash Monthly.

Attracts Customers Like Money Magnets. Locations Provided.

Ground Floor Opportunity. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-6686629.

Website WWW.TCVEND. COM

Careers

Stop in to…

st

1 Ave. West, Biggar 306-948-2700

Careers

For Sale

Seed & Feed

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS are in huge demand. Employers want CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Train with Canada’s bestrated program.

Enroll today. www. canscribe.com.

1.800.466.1535. info@canscribe. com.

STEEL BUILDINGS-Factory Direct Pricing Preseason $1000 discount if ordered before March 1st - check and see if sect 179 applies to you. Call 844.297.8335.

Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

For Sale POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-9987907; jcameron@ advancebuildings. com.

PROVINCEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 500,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1400 or email classifieds@swna.com for details.

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping.

Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree.

Free shipping.

Replacement guarantee. 1-866873-3846 or www. treetime.ca.

www. biggarindependent.ca 306-948-3344

STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”REALLY BIG SALE EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!” 21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www. pioneersteel.ca

Vehicles Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks... Dodge...

GMC...

Ford...

Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere...

Call or text 306821-0260. Lloydminster

Seed & Feed HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @ www.westerncommodities.ca

Land for Sale FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 217 1/4’s South - 100 1/4’s South East - 46 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 56 1/4’s West - 50 1/4’s FARM AN D P AS TU RE LAN D AV AILAB LE TO RE N T

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

Houses for Sale

Houses for Sale

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Services

CANADIAN BUILT HOMES ready for immediate delivery.

Personalized Service Huge fall discounts.

1520 sq ft, 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom - Fall clearance sale price 119,900.00 1216 sq ft, 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom - Fall clearance sale price $99,900.00 1088 sq ft, 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom - fall clearance sale price $92,900.00

For more info call:

Yellowhead Modular Homes Sales

306-496-7538 Yorkton, SK www.affordablehomesales.ca

BOX 40, BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0

Phone: 306-948-3344; Fax: 306-948-2133 Email: tip@sasktel.net www.biggarindependent.ca CLASSIFIED AD RATES Deadline - Monday at 5 p.m.

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The BIGGAR INDEPENDENT accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally.

Publication by this newspaper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES…per year Pick-Up/ONLINE…

$31.00 + $1.55 gst = $32.55 Inside 40-mile Radius…

$36.00 + $1.80 gst = $37.80 Outside 40-mile Radius…

$41.00 + $2.05 gst = $43.05

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK -17

ACCOUNTING

INSURANCE

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

Helping you Help yourself Phone:

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

HOME IMPROVEMENETS

NCM Home Maintenance • Residential & Commercial Painting • Handyman Service • Labour Hire • 1A Certified Licence

Nick Maguire

306.948.3325 PLUMBING & HEATING

HEALTH/ WELLNESS

Contact us for all your insurance and financial services 306-948-3926

Biggar

Weight Loss & WELLNESS Centre

…located in the Professional Building 223 Main St., Biggar • ‘Ideal Protein’ Weight Loss • ‘Slender You’ Figure Salon • H20 Massage Bed

Goldburg Electric Ltd.

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

306-948-7274

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring

• Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

Owners/Operators • Travis Young • Dallas Young • Claude Young

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291 PHILLIPS ELECTRIC s 2ESIDENCE s #OMMERCIAL 7IRING &OR FREE ESTIMATES Ph: 306-948-5393

306-951-8004 Roofing

MADGE ROOFING INC.

Licenced, Insured & Bonded Over 15 years experience

“Setting a Higher Standard” ∆New Construction ∆Re-roofs ∆Torch-on ∆Tile ∆Metal ∆Asphalt ∆All repairs ∆Shakes ∆Inspections NOW DOING ∆ Eavestroughing ∆ Downspouts ∆ Soffit & Facia We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453

• RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM

www.madgesaskroofing.com Biggar, Sask.

#ELL 306-221-6888

WESTWIND ELECTRIC LTD. Perdue, Sask.

Peter Hofmeister Journeyman Electrician

Cell 1-306-753-9807

306-717-2818

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

For all your home, business and rural needs

Biggar, Sask.

306-948-3389 Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

HEALTH/WELLNESS

- together with -

Co-Ed Fitness Centre Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss 30-minute Circuit Personal Training Fitness Classes …owned and operated

by Brett Barber

102 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

306.948.2208

THIS SPACE IN THIS DIRECTORY IS AVAILABLE FOR ONLY

$161.20 PLUS GST… ONE COLUMN X

FOR

2 INCHES

26-WEEK

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

Call

5th Avenue 106th Street

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask.

Shop 306.446.3298

Fax 306.445.4275

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

306-948-7682 or 306-948-7128

moonlighttherapy@hotmail.com

DENTAL

ROSETOWN DENTAL

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

306-948-3346

rod.campbell@sasktel.net 122 Main St., Biggar, SK

201B - 2nd Ave. West P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Ph: 306-948-5133

…serving your community since 1972

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

Criminal Law Commercial Law Family Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, Jason Peszko Lisa Watson Sophie Ferré

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

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

115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

OFFICE HOURS

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

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

Friday, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Ph: 306-948-4430 or 306-948-4460

BUSSE LAW

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

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES

• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

LEGAL SERVICES

Weight Loss Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

Moonlight Therapy

CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

OPTOMETRISTS

INVESTMENTS

Phone:306.882.2123 New Patients Welcome!

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.

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

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

info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

306-948-3408

306.948.3344

BE SEEN in the BUSINESS DIRECTORY CALL 306.948.3344

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.

ADVERTISING is an investment in your business.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

AGRICULTURE

SEED CLEANING McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

DUANE NEUFELDT 403 Main St., Biggar

Licensed For: # # #

WYLIE SEED &

306-986-2600

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Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

AUTOMOTIVE

M & N REPAIR 701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

306.948.3996 Open Monday-Friday

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

306-948-5052 Cari Perih Residential Salesperson

SoldByCari.ca

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

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

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

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

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

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

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

Landis OfÂżce Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon., Tues., & Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Thurs., CLOSED

304 Main St., Biggar Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204

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100 - 2nd Ave. W., Landis Phone: 306-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044

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Biggar Lodge News

MC: Michael Ball Guest Speakers: Scott Schultz John Chick

Saturday, March 12 Cocktails 5 pm Dinner 6 pm

by Karen Kammer, recreation coordinator Hello everyone, it is great writing another weekly write-up for the paper.

This week at Biggar Lodge we had Family Day. Family and friends stopped by to visit residents. Some managed to work on puzzles and just took it easy.

Tuesday morning was current events. In

the afternoon we had Jeopardy.

Wednesday morning was bowling.

The winning resident had 28 points, especially because she is one of our oldest residents that live here. That afternoon we played Scategories. We discussed a lot of things like food and animals.

Thursday was Bible Study, exercises and the afternoon was followed

by Bingo.

Friday morning was Breakfast

Club down Willow. At 10:45 PAL’s were here for Bible Study. That afternoon we had Wheel of Fortune. Saturday was Dot Bingo and a coffee party.

Sunday was 1-1 coffee party. The Biggar United Church did worship at 2:30.

Enjoy the warm weather that is coming a head and hope to see you soon.

Entertainment: $50 / ticket Tickets available at the Biggar & District Credit Union and Town Office

Location: Biggar Community Hall

Early Bird Draw

In support of the

Buy by January 31, 2016 and be entered in a draw for a $200 voucher for the Biggar Golf Club.

What’s my line . . . New Creation Community Players director, Christien Barber goes over the script with cast during rehearsals for the upcoming ‘Beauty and the Beast’. The musical is set for March 17-20 with five shows at the Majestic Theatre. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

NEW CREATION COMMUNITY PLAYERS of BIGGAR production of …

Disney’s

Music by Alan

Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice Book by Linda Wolverton Originally Directed by Robert Jess Originally Produced by

Roth

Disney Theatrical Producions

THURSDAY, MARCH 17 • 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 • 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 - 2 SHOWS Matinee 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20

Matinee 2:00 p.m. @ The Majestic Theatre, Biggar RESERVED SEATING TICKETS on SALE @ The Biggar Independent, 122 Main St., Biggar or ph: 306-948-3344 - Only $20 per person DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Tel: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com