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Young Frankenstein’s got the hot hand! . . . It will be the hot ticket come March 23, 24, 25, as New Creation Community Players hit the Majestic Theatre with “Young Frankenstein”, the hilarious Mel Brooks film adapted for the stage. Here, Jacob de Bussac, as the monster, has his thumb lit on fire (okay, we added that effect!) by Stephen Hadden, the blind and ever-so-lonely Hermit, as cast and crew rehearse the spicy, adult-humour, musical comedy. Tickets are on sale at The Independent. Get yours before they are all gone! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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The Biggar and District Family Center is once again a scene of delicious undertaking and culinary delight as they teach young chefs from BCS and St. Gabriel schools how to make delicious, savoury and healthy meals.

On the menu Monday was homemade mac and cheese and apple enchiladas. The program runs for five weeks, Monday or Wednesday.

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Rights of property owners raised at town hall meeting “We can’t help if we don’t know.”

Sgt. Colin Sawrenko couldn’t emphasize that point enough at the Town Hall meeting on Monday night, going on to say he can’t allocate resources to a problem he doesn’t know exists.

“If we are going to be successful at crime prevention it must be spearheaded by the community,” said Sawrenko.

He went on to talk about intelligence led policing engaging partners such as town council, RM councils, EMO, schools, Hutterite colonies and the community as a whole.

Among the initiatives are collaborative drug talks at the schools in the area where EMS, fire and addictions counsellors speak to students; a mock collision has been staged at the school.

Residents had the opportunity to participate in a Family Fun Day with proceeds going to local charities.

Sawrenko attends town council meetings

and presents a monthly policing report. He meets with council members of the five rural municipalities in the area and two village councils. It is a large area geographically which brings its own challenges.

The town hall meetings are part of an annual performance plan in which all detachments across the province have been directed to meet with the public. Last week, statistics were published in The Independent which showed the activity. In Biggar and area, there is one constable for 981 people.

Some feel more police officers are needed.

Yet, for a five member detachment, Biggar does very well according to Staff Sgt. Greg Abbott, from Saskatoon. For the second year in a row, Sawrenko and his team (five in total) are leading the Central District in intelligence led detachments.

Staffing is crucial admits Sawrenko. Juggling the mandatory

Biggar RCMP Sgt. Colin Sawrenko, left, addresses community members at the Biggar Community Hall, March 5. The meeting was hosted by Saskatchewan

RCMP to outline their rural crime strategy. (Indepen-

training requirements, along with personal issues is challenging while still maintaining adequate police coverage. Sawrenko says the team is patrolling in the RMs. Of course, the issue of what home owners can and cannot do in terms of defending themselves

That is the key word -- reasonable. Both Sawrenko and Abbott urged residents to call the police as they are trained to deal with these situations while the general population is not.

Without proper training, homeowners may be putting themselves at risk.

It is important to take away any opportunities -- don’t leave your keys in the truck; lock gas tanks and so on.

Sawrenko is a big fan of the internet rural crime watch. If you spot suspicious incidents when coming home at 3 a.m. during harvest, get on social media and stream

came up. Those who live in rural Saskatchewan wanted to know just what their rights were. As Sawrenko said there are provisions in the criminal code that deal with defence of your property and your person but it has to be a “reasonable” response.

Deficit lower at third quarter, fiscal plan on track Saskatchewan’s finances continue to be on track in 2017-18, confirmed by a smaller deficit forecast in the province’s third quarter financial report released March 2.

“While we are seeing progress, there is more to accomplish,” Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said. “Our economy is performing well and is expected to post positive growth for the first time in two years. We will meet our fiscal challenges by controlling spending and ensuring

we do what we can to help keep our economy strong. We continue to listen to Saskatchewan people. While staying on course we made adjustments in-year, including fulfilling Premier Moe’s commitment to exempt PST on premiums for agriculture, life and health insurance, and restoring needed funding to K-12 education and the College of Medicine.”

At third quarter, the 2017-18 deficit projection is $595 million, $101 million lower than

the forecast deficit of $696 million at budget.

Revenue is projected to be $13.9 billion at third quarter, down $222 mil-

Charges laid in 2016 Landis robbery The Wilkie RCMP Detachment has laid charges following a lengthy investigation into a robbery that began in the spring of 2016.

In the early morning hours of April 19, 2016, RCMP were called to a business on Main Street

Nationals fall short versus Bombers in Provincial play . . . Biggar Nationals forward, Mike Ferguson gets squeezed by a Beechy Bomber, March 3 at the Jubilee Stadium in Game 2 of Provincials. The Nats fell 16-9 (8-6 and 8-3) in the two-game, total point series to bring to a close their season. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

lion (1.6 per cent) from budget. The decrease largely reflects lower than expected 2016 …see Low Deficit pg 12

in Landis, after receiving a report of female who had been the victim of a robbery.

A large amount of liquor, a hunting rifle and a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 were stolen during the robbery.

The victim did not receive any physical injuries.

Avery Charles Cutarm, 27, of the Ermineskin Cree Nation, Alberta, has been charged with the following offences: 1.)

Robbery – Section 344 of the Criminal Code; 2.)

Disguise with Intent to Commit Offence – Section 351(2) of the Criminal Code; 3.) Forcible Confinement – Section 279(2) of the Criminal Code; 4.) Break, Enter and Commit Indictable Offence – Section 348(1) (b) of the Criminal Code; 5.) Theft of Motor Vehicle – Section 333.1(1) of the Criminal Code.

Cutarm will make his first court appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 9:30 a.m.

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it out. Or, if you know your neighbours are gone for the winter months and there is a strange vehicle in the yard, report it.

Still, there was frustration amongst those attending. Very understandable. Some felt maybe the laws need to be changed and wondered how to start that process.

The police have to work within the confines of the law to be successful in prosecuting. They need to know if a crime is happening. As Sawrenko kept saying throughout the evening, “. . . so important to call us.”

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There are ways for MLAs to close the mileage gap As the Letter to the Editor states there was a lot of anger and frustration at the town hall meeting on Monday. But, as Sgt. Sawrenko commented the RCMP must work within the confines of the law.

The next step then is getting the law changed. In order for this to happen it is important to engage political leaders such as the MLAs and MPs. In one way it was very disappointing that not one MLA saw fit to attend the meeting. Yes, I know they are in Regina attending to their duties there but this is an extremely important issue in the lives of rural Saskatchewanians.

We have two MLAs that serve this area -- Jim Reiter, who is also a cabinet minister, and Randy Weekes. Justice Minister Don Morgan needed to hear the conversation as well. It wouldn’t have hurt for the Premier himself to be engaged but let’s give him some leeway as his schedule is tight. Still, sending a top aide would have been appropriate.

Considering the geographic distance and the fact that the Government of Saskatchewan no longer has a plane at its disposal it is obvious other options should be explored. How about using social media for good instead of using it to put local businesses out of business. Guess what, you can live stream on Facebook. Former Premier Brad Wall was a master at that.

Setting up a live stream would have required some technical assistance but it could be done. After all, if the Olympians can live stream all the way across the ocean, then there are opportunities for politicians in Regina.

They could even have participated in the discussion when people asked the question about how to get the laws changed.

P.H.

Letter to the Editor …

Dear Editor: Some of the folks at the town hall meeting with the RCMP on March 5 expressed anger and frustration with illegal activities in our community.

There are many questions.

Some of the answers are beyond the scope and role of the RCMP, thus there were questions that were not answered to some folks’ satisfaction. There was a lot of negativity and criticism in many of the comments.

I would like to interject some positivity in response.

RCMP members risk their lives each time they are out on patrol.

Why? To protect you and me, our children and our property.

A big thank you to the five members who work here in Biggar and area. We appreciate your efforts on our behalf.

Barbara-Ann de Haan, Biggar

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Is Goodale’s carbon tax commitment remarkable clarity or a lie in the making?

by Todd MacKay, Saskatchewan Taxpayers Federation There are fleeting moments when nature brings forth rare wonders: a blazing comet, an albino bison, and, most wonderous of all, a politician providing clarity.

Such a wonder illuminated Saskatchewan on Oct. 4, 2016.

“Every single penny remains in Saskatchewan and under Saskatchewan’s control,” said Liberal Member of Parliament Ralph Goodale when asked what the federal government will do with money taken from the province through a carbon

tax. “Every cent.”

Such clarity – such simplicity.

And then, wonder of wonders, it happened again the very next day.

“The government of Saskatchewan will control every penny of new revenue,” said Goodale.

Even clearer clarity – even simpler simplicity.

And so, it seemed, we had a precise promise regarding the money the Ottawa plans to collect through carbon taxes. All of the money, every penny, would go to the provincial government. The provincial government would have complete control of that money.

Conversely, Otta-

gary economist Trevor Tombe in the National Post.

Flexibility?

Goodale was clear: Every penny will be controlled by the Saskatchewan government. How can there be flexibility?

Here’s why that’s important: The Saskatchewan government has promised to fight the carbon tax, but, if Ottawa manages to impose a carbon tax on Saskatchewan, the province has promised to use the money to help those it harms. The premier of Saskatchewan will be Robin Hood returning carbon tax money to the people it was taken from

by Prince John in Ottawa.

Would that be a ridiculous farce of a policy? Absolutely.

“Then what is really the point of this bureaucratic merry-go-round?

If the solution is just to give the money back, then what is the point of collecting this

tax in the first place?”

Asked Premier Brad Wall rhetorically in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix. (Photo: Ralph Goodale Credit: Canadian Light Source/ Flickr/Creative Commons) It would be a farce, but it would be easily enacted.

Saskatchewan charges a provincial excise tax of 15 cents per litre on gasoline. If Ottawa imposes a carbon tax of 11 cents per litre, but gives the revenue back to the province, the premier could simply lower the provincial excise tax to 4 cents and it would be a wash.

That “bureaucratic merrygo-round” may sound too dumb to be true, but one province is already going forward with a similar plan.

New Brunswick is imposing a carbon tax of 2.33 cents per litre on gasoline and lowering its fuel excise tax by the same amount. It’s silly,

but it’s exactly what Goodale promised.

Here’s the problem: that’s not what the legislation says. The flexibility means the feds can dole out the carbon tax cash instead of the provincial government. So, instead of the provincial government lowering provincial fuel taxes to protect those a carbon tax would harm, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could send the money to those he deems worthy.

And so we find ourselves teetering between possibilities. On one side, we can wonder at the clarity of Goodale’s promise that every cent of carbon taxes will be provincially controlled. On the side, there’s real risk that this wonder will decompose into something ugly and all too common: a lying politician.

Ottawa’s proposed carbon tax legislation is leaning to the latter.

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wa wouldn’t keep any of the money nor would it dictate where it would go.

But nature’s wonders can be cruelly contrary like a droughtending rain that brings crop-crushing hail.

Ottawa recently released its draft carbon tax legislation and here’s what it says about the plan for carbon tax money collected in Saskatchewan.

“The Minister may distribute that net amount (a) to the province; (b) to persons that are prescribed persons, persons of a prescribed class or persons meeting prescribed conditions; or (c) to a combination of the persons referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b).”

That’s a significant shift.

“It provides the federal government with what appears to be a great deal of flexibility in precisely how they recycle those funds,” said University of Cal-

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Cowboy poetry invites you into the life of a rancher At a fundraising function recently one of the entertainment features for the evening’s program was a cowboy poet.

I had heard cowboy poetry before so was interested to hear this particular speaker.

Scott Reesor hails from the Historic Reesor Ranch near Cypress Hills Provincial Park in southwest Saskatchewan.

His stories told about a ranching way of life and his love of his home -- a family ranch that has seen five generations operate the farm.

Scott is a talented individual with an easy going style. He performed some of his own offerings and some poems from other authors including a selection from the well known Baxter Black.

Cowboy poetry is different from the more formal poetry people are used to. It is more like telling a story rather than rhyming and stanzas. And, I found out that

cowboy poetry does not about rounding up the necessarily have to be cattle; or branding day; written by cowboys. or calving. The poets Not all cowboy poetry often entertain around is about campfires, the “old but also for days events that on the take place in range”. halls.

Some of It is thought it is very that the direct contemorigins of porary. cowboy poetYes, the ry stem from early the great begincattle drives nings after the Civil started War in the with U.S. This was cowboys the height of sitting what could around be called Peggy Hasein the campthe “cowboy fire after period” when working all day. It was beef needed to be driven a time to tell stories and from the west to popusing songs. The stories lated areas in the north told today often have a and east. connection to the cowboy The poetry was recited way of life and the aniover and over often mals they work with. in front of audiences.

The lifestyle still exists Out of this was born today even though horses the National Cowboy are sometimes replaced Poetry Gathering in Elko, with ATVs. It is still Nevada. Many Canadian

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poets make the trek to this yearly event.

It was a time when the American West was the last frontier. Cowboys were a diversified lot.

Scots, Irish, African, European and Native American. Thus, the storytelling around the night fire was a mix of all these cultures. At first, the stories were repeated and carried from ranch to ranch.

It wasn’t until the 1950s when the poetry was written down and published. The would be published in small town papers and newsletters even on advertising material. Some poets would self publish their works and sell them as they travelled from rodeo to rodeo.

It has developed into a finely honed art. There are writing workshops, competitions, lectures, gatherings, books, and magazines. The venues have changed from the outdoor campfire to halls

and convention rooms. It is not only the livestock that enjoy the story telling; now audiences clap loudly and heartily after hearing the poetry.

I can understand why.

After hearing Reesor perform, the poetry invites you to become part of the story, to experience the life of a rancher.

Jim Reiter, MLA

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Classical guitarists delight at Arts Council concert . . . Guitar duo, HendersonKolk were the fifth show of the Biggar and District Arts Council concert season weaving a multilayered musical journey, March 1. Michael Kolk, left, and Drew Henderson filled the Majestic Theatre with their guitar-oriented take on classical music. Check out biggarindependent.ca this Friday for a video (click on “Featured Media”). (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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It was back in the fall When there was no crop at all And under a western moon When we were riding free On the old C.P. And hummin’ a western tune When a man came along as I was singing my song And out me off away out there!

Wooooooooooahoooooooo!

Songs like this old trainyodel are almost a thing of the past, and riding freight-trains became a thing of the past at the end of the “Great Depression�. But they did have their day, and the people who loved those songs have almost disappeared, too!

We young Masons were lucky (or unlucky!) enough to be raised when they were popular, and the impression they made on us has never left us.

This is just an introduction, though, of some of our impressions of these days.

I think that our first train ride was when Mother took us east (in 1923) to see her parents.

It must have been kind of frustrating for her to manage three small boys!

Bill, who was 6 years old sat beside her all the way, but Walter and Y.T. roamed up and down the aisles wherever we could see better!

The smoke from the engine got into everything and constantly bothered Mother, but the passing scenery was a big thrill to young us!

But time passed and before long we found

ourselves going by train to Saskatoon and being afraid as the bridge over the North Saskatchewan River gave us a thrill when we looked at the swirling water below -and again when the spur line from Warman passed right through the rat infested Saskatoon nuisance ground (later moved!).

We did things like this until the “Great Depression� put a strap on our rail travel.

Some of the railroads must have really taken a beating during The Depression and it was not odd to see a few legs

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dangling from the doors when a freight train went past!

I remember going into my hometown and seeing every freight car covered with men - mebbe this was just before the “Regina Riot!�

Someone must have told Mr. Hitler because by sending his troops into the Rhineland, he started WWII (in 1939) and brought a stop to Bob Mason The Great Depression.

I don’t know if the railroads made any money during the war, but we saw an awful lot of them as we traveled here and there.

They even sent Y.T. east on a train where he

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should have gone west!

They even lost him for over a month.

The army even sent me to Calgary instead of Camp Shilo, Manitoba, where they sent me to the underage platoon and later sent me overseas without any medical records. I took more inoculations, et cetera in a week than they ordinarily give a fellow in a month! But guess what? The war eventually ended and we finally came home!

So here we are some years later. Phyllis and Y.T. are residents of the Biggar Health Centre -- the end of the line, I think!

My window looks across a bit of the highway to the main railroad line, Winnipeg to Edmonton.

We often watch the milelong trains of oil, lumber and grain go past.

Sadly, we now never hear the hoarse cry of “all aboard� anymore!

Biggar RCMP/EMS talk to kids about the dangers of drugs. . . Biggar RCMP Cst. Karlo Malik, left, a Drug Recognition expert, shows off the the added tools our local detachment will be carrying. Along with Cst. Brianne Hathaway, they talked to St. Gabriel, Biggar Central and Perdue schools about the drug issues, laws and repercussions.

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Biggar EMS’s Doug Beeson, left, talks to students about the effects of drugs on the human body, and some of the experiences health care providers are facing with the rise of illicit drug use. EMS and RCMP calls due to drug use have been on a steady rise in our area. The talk hopes to inform kids, not scold, give them the real information so they can make their own choices. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Supply management facing a murky future

by Calvin Daniels Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is suggesting it is time Canadians give up the supply management system.

In a recent keynote speech at CropConnect in Winnipeg he said dismantling the system would create a boom for food processors and provide more affordable food for consumers.

At the same time Mulroney did suggest that farmers would need to be offered a healthy compensation package as part of the changeover.

These are not particularly new ideas, neither is the offered position when one considers the political leanings of the former Conservative leader. The Conservative in whatever manifestation they have taken at the federal level in Canada have never been particularly supportive of

supply management. popular, is if our food is The concept of the distoo costly now. Certainly mantling a trip to the of the supsupermarket ply maneach week agement burns through sector a considerleading to able amount lower food of income. costs is But as I have appealing, noted here at least on before when the surone eliminates face. the dish soap, Of course after shave, we have tea towels, often seen hockey magapotential zines, cat food, cost savwater softener ings arise Calvin Daniels salt, garbage which bags, junk never food, and all quite get to the consumthe other non-food items er, the savings seeming in the bags one carries to to be lost somewhere in the car, the actual food the supply chain long cost is far less than most before getting to the till immediately assume. at the store where the There is also something consumer benefits. about a system which Of course a question benefits consumers only that one might want to by reducing the amount ask which might not be of money going to the

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primary producer of the food which should rub us all a bit uncomfortably.

It is great to have reasonably priced food, but one would hope society also wants to see local producers able to make a reasonable living producing that food.

There is also the very real concern we should have in terms of food security.

The system is increasingly geared to be able to trace food from the table to the source farm should any food safety issue arise. That traceability becomes far more difficult and frankly suspect, when crossing federal borders.

And there is also the potential for border closures, higher costs and less control of standards moving forward. In the United States at present there is a blustering wild card president whose

good, regional agrologist at Ducks Unlimited.

For example, wetlands in the landscape sequester greenhouse gases, are hotspots for biodiversity, help mitigate flooding and serve as a line of defense against unintended runoff from farms.

“We can really think of wetlands as the kidneys for the water that we drink,” says Thoroughgood.

Feeding a growing world population that is estimated to reach 9.8 billion by 2050 while preserving valuable wetlands and habitat is a challenge, but the alternative is destroy-

ing habitat to produce the same amount of food.

According to Thoroughgood, that’s where pesticides and biotechnology offer farmers tools to increase production on existing cultivated land, so there is no need to bring other land into food production.

“Bringing 35 million acres into production that now serves as habitat would render that land to have very low habitat value. On most farms, the most important land from an ecological perspective is the land that’s not involved in crop production.”

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Any change to supply managed systems will need to be carefully mapped out before taking a step from which there will be little chance of recovery if it proves to offer less than expected in terms of returns.

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“If we decided to meet world demand for food and fibre from agricultural production by increasing the footprint of agriculture, the potential impact on habitat could be catastrophic,” explains Paul Thorough-

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It’s showtime at a Golden Knights home game Fans showing up for Vegas Golden Knights games at T-Mobile Arena get more than just a hockey game.

They get a show.

Hey, it’s Vegas. Showtime!

Expansion teams are usually cellar dwellers for a couple of seasons, so the Vegas brainchild made sure fans would be treated to an unforgettable night out at the brand new arena, even if the hockey was forgettable and the losses piled up.

But something strange has happened. Wins, not losses, have piled up.

In what might arguably be called the greatest surprising success story in sports — in the NHL at least, for sure — the

Golden Knights have molded their crew of castoffs, rejects, thirdliners and prospects into an NHL power, which speaks volumes for the brainpower of GM George McPhee, his assistant Kelly McCrimmon, and the coaching staff led by Gerard Gallant.

Whether the home team wins or loses, though, a Golden Knights home game is three hours of solid entertainment — some of which happens on the ice. It starts with well-oiled and enthusiastic fans gathering on the plaza in front of the arena, follows with constant clips and messages from a variety of stars on the KnightTron

scoreboard video system, a full-throated screaming of “KNIGHTS!â€? when the national anthem gets to â€œâ€Ś gave proof through the KNIGHTS,â€? and more.

Lots more.

Videos of fans whooping it up are a staple on the giant screen, because a pregame message implores fans to “act like you’ve just won the jackpot� if they get their five seconds of big-screen fame.

A five-man drum band

keeps the beat flowing through the game — there are many boneshaking vibrations, but no lulls — and the overly enthusiastic public address announcer turns it over to the crowd to yell the words ‘POWER PLAY!’ at the end of a commercial message at the start of Bruce Penton a hometeam extra-man situation.

This is Vegas, so intermission provides opportunity for more entertainment.

On this night, when the Knights were playing LA, a Cirque du Soleil team from the Mirage show ‘Love’ performed a variety of acrobatic moves right on the ice.

Later, a fan sitting with the Zamboni driver unfurled a sign proposing marriage to his girlfriend, all caught up close and personal on the giant KnightTron screen, which then zeroed in on the woman. Luckily, the Knights’ mascot had the engagement ring and presented it to the tearyeyed woman. She said yes!

It’s easy to see why Vegas has the best home-

Penton on sports

Nat Killer . . . Beechy Bomber, Jonathan Redlick, was the big reason for the Nationals season coming to an end, March 3, as the Biggar-born player, here surrounded by Nats Ryan Knapton, left, Tyler Borstmayer and Derek Argue, right, try to contain the point-getter. He broke the hearts of Biggar fans, but the Bomber’s top player moves on to the next Provincial B round, defeating the Nats 8-3 on the night and 8-6 in Game 1. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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The noisy fans, the atmosphere, the musical distractions and the overall constant, drum-beat action give Gallant’s team a definite seventh-man edge. The starry-eyed opponents probably need a period or two to find their focus.

In Vegas, plunk down your $90 for the action.

And stay for the game. • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Charles Barkley told Jimmy Kimmel he once played a game while completely intoxicated.

His stats from the game included three jumpers, two layups and one slam drunk.â€? • Mike Lupica of the New York Daily News, on the power-packed Yankee lineup featuring Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge: “They’re not built to break records. They’re built to break windows.â€? • RJ Currie again: “This Olympics marked the first time ever no Canadian men’s or women’s curling teams made the podium. In case you were wondering why flags in Canada are at half-mast.â€? • Comedy writer Jim Barach: “Former 49ers linebacker Gary Plummer says he suffered 2,500 concussions in his NFL career. The good news is that now makes him eligible to become the league’s commissioner.â€? • Greg Cote of the Miami Herald, on the morning of the fourth round of the Honda Classic, where Tiger Woods was in semi-contention: “Somebody named ‘Luke Listâ€? is the Honda

Classic leader at 7-under par entering today’s final round at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, but nobody cares except Mrs. List.â€? • From Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com (Hampton, Va.): “The New York Post asked its readers for nickname suggestions for the power-laden 2018 Yankees. Their Final Four: Judge and Fury, Legion of Boone, Mount Crushmore and Slam Central Station.â€? • Randy Turner of the Winnipeg Free Press, on Twitter: “Connor McDavid playing for the Oilers is like if Jimi Hendrix was the lead guitarist for Nickelback.â€? • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Oprah said she asked god if she should run for president, and god has not answered back. ‘Hey, it’s the off-season, give me a break,’ said Tom Brady.â€? • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Canadian cross-country skier David Duncan was arrested in South Korea for commandeering an idling car and driving it back to the Olympic Village while drunk. And he might have totally gotten away with it, witnesses say, if he hadn’t stopped to wax his tires.â€? • Randy Turner again, on the local citizenry going gaga over the rejuvenated NHL Jets: “I haven’t seen this much optimism in Winnipeg since they invented the snowblower.â€?

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Biggar Bowling Scores February 26-March 1 Monday Mixed: MHS, Jason Raschke, 238; WHS, Krista Remeshylo, 215; MHS, Jason Raschke, 587; WHT, Krista Remeshylo, 503.

Thursday Senior’s league: MHS, Geoff Cooke, 225; WHS, June Hoppe, 199; MHT, Geoff Cooke, 547; WHT, June Hoppe, 459.

YBC February 26March 1 Bowlasaurus: BHS, Asher Bailey and Kolton Sims, 88; GHS, Lucy Still, 61.

Pee Wee: BHS, Josh Heimbecker, 121; GHS, Brinley Sims and Zuri Bailey, 102; BHD, Dominic Raschke, 220; GHD, Zuri Bailey, 245.

Bantam: BHS, Sawyer Heimbecker, 140; GHS, Andie James, 105; BHT, Sawyer Heimbecker, 347; GHT, Andie James, 296.

Juniors: BHS, Julian Heimbecker, 187; GHS, Cassie Raschke, 218; BHT, Julian Heimbecker, 495; GHT, Cassie Raschke, 596.

Seniors: BHS, Justin Otterson, 145; GHS, Hailey Boobyer, 172; BHT, Justin Otterson, 415; GHT, Hailey Boobyer, 470.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2018

Asquith Elks continue charitable work in community Deborah Sallenback, from Aldergrove, British Columbia, the National Leader of the ELKS of Canada, visited the Asquith Elks Lodge No. 526 on February 27 on their regular meeting night.

The Elks of Canada are a fraternal organization founded in Canada in the year 1912, and have a total membership approaching 13,000 members.

The organization is dedicated to working for the good and welfare of the community with priorities for the needs of children, senior citizens, and many others in need.

They have provided playgrounds, children camps, senior citizen housing, and special equipment for hospitals and regional

health units.

Special concern has been placed on the need for the early identification and rehabilitation of hearing impaired children. Funding is provided by their National Charity, the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children.

Money from the Fund is also made available to provide assistance for the good and welfare of other children when finances are not available from other sources.

Since its inception, the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children has contributed over $15 million throughout Canada in public awareness and special projects to bring about the early identification of the hearing impaired.

Festival showcases the best our our community . . . Kolby Zagoruy tickles the keys, Monday during the annual Biggar Music Festival. Talented kids from our area show off their

talents and all they’ve learned over the past year. We are truly blessed with an abundance of talented youth in our community. (Independent Photo by Ana Irvine)

New Horizons Activities

by Joanne Kral We had two tables in play for the Friday, February 23 card party.

This is a regular drop in event held every Friday afternoon. All are wel-

come.

Monday, February 26 saw three tables in play for Kaiser. At the close of play, cash prizes were distributed to the following: first - Ken Pearce; second - Pat Turner; third - Reg Turner; fourth - Mildred Henne. Ken Pearce had the highest scoring game of the day.

Two teams participated in carpet bowling on Tuesday, February 27. At

the close of play, the team of Judy Rickwood, June Hoppe and Pat Turner was tied with the team of Dinah Kegler, Marie Roesch, Agnes Small and Mildred Henne.

We closed out February events with Evening Kaiser on the 28th. At the close of play, cash prizes went to the following: first - Ken Pearce; second - Marie Roesch; third Pat Turner.

On Thursday, March 1, Group Three had a meeting to plan events for the month of March. Volunteers came forward to look after two bingos, a potluck birthday party and a jam session. This year, for the first time, we are planning an Easter bake sale. The group decided to hold this function on Wednesday, March 28 at Pharmasave.

DOWN SIZING MADE EASY Join us for a wonderful, highly informative presentation with Natasha Solvason of Home Free Organizing Solutions.

Thursday March 15, 2018 2:00pm.

Please RSVP by March 13th to 306-664-1250

Asquith Elks President, Les Stack and National President Deborah Sallenback.

Freshly Made Snacks & Refreshments Provided

Asquith Lodge hosted Allan, Saskatoon, Stranraer and members of Asquith Town Council for a supper and their regular meeting. (Photos for The Independent by Kevin Boyle)

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TOWN OF BIGGAR Applications are being accepted for the seasonal Public Works positions for the period: May - September 2018. Applicants shall state earliest date available for employment and dates not available for work due to other commitments.

Information on duties and wage rates can be obtained from the undersigned. Deadline for applications/resumes: April 6, 2018.

Apply to: Mark Haynes, Town Foreman Town of Biggar P. O. Box 489 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Fax: 306-948-5134 Email: townoffice@townof biggar.com The Town of Biggar wishes to thank all prospective candiates; however, only those candiates selected for an interview will be contacted.

TOWN OF BIGGAR, SASKATCHEWAN ACCOUNTS POSITION POSITION: In scope union position responsible for accounting records of the municipality in accordance with policies established by Council and the Chief Administrative Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant will have the ability and skills necessary to do municipal accounting, including bank reconciliations, GST, month end procedures, accounts payable and financial reporting. Must have good communication skills, ability to work with department heads, co-workers and the general public. Ability to learn the current Municipal office accounting software (MuniSoft), use Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Excel and Word computer programs. Must be bondable.

SALARY RATE: As per Union agreement with comprehensive group benefits plan and a matched retirement plan.

START DATE OF POSITION: Immediate Further information can be obtained about the position from Marty at 306-948-3317. Submit applications including resume and references to Marty Baroni, Assistant Administrator, Town of Biggar, Box 489, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Fax 306-948-5134 or E-mail m.baroni@townofbiggar.com no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2018.

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

TOWN OF BIGGAR is accepting applications for the following

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'BY &NBJM SFDSFBUJPO!UPXOPGCJHHBS DPN The Town of Biggar wishes to thank all prospective candidates; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY HELP WANTED‌ 30+ hours per week. Cashier, stocking shelves, bottling water, greenhouse work and working with other staff to provide customer service. One Stop Hardware, 116 Main St., Biggar, Sask. Phone 306948-5626 8c3 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program.

Visit: CareerStep. ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Currently accepting applications for CROP HAIL ADJUSTERS for the 2018 hail season.

Semi-retired or retired this job is for you!

(Jul-Oct). Competitive salary, all expenses & mileage paid, health account and pension plan. We provide extensive training using our industry leading computerized tablet program – no paperwork required.

Visit municipalhail.ca - What’s New dtiefenbach@ municipalhail.ca or 306-569-1852 ext 170.

MEMORIAMS Paul Leschinski and Dianna would like to thank the RM 347 and all who were involved in giving me a great retirement party.

Thanks everyone involved, really appreciated.

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OBITUARIES Lambert John Bleile Januaryy 18,, 1923 - February 28, 2018 It I is is with profound sadness that we s d sa announce the suda an den but peaceful d passing of Lamp bert John Bleile b on o February 28, 2018.

Lambert 2 was born Januw ary 18, 1923 in a Kerrobert, Sask.

Ke He He started working in on o farms at the young age of 14 to help out his family. He worked for the railway and the Searle, Federal and Pool grain companies for 36 years.

On June 19, 1951, Lambert married the love of his life, Theresa Loerzel. In June of 2017 they celebrated 66 wonderful years of marriage. They had two children, Maureen and Allan.

Lambert served on the Handel Recreation Board and the Tramping Lake Park Board and did various services for the Town of Handel.

Lambert loved to curl and fish. He had a great love of music and was very talented at playing the guitar, accordion and harmonica. He was also a very gifted singer. He played at many dances and talent shows. In his retirement, he made thousands of rosaries, many of which he sent to missions all over the world.

We take comfort in knowing he had a strong faith and great love of Jesus.

Lambert had a great love and loyalty for his family and in return was deeply loved by them. We have suffered a tremendous loss in his passing, but we will hold him in our hearts forever.

Lambert is survived by his loving wife, Theresa; his children, Maureen and Allan; grandchildren, Charlene and Curtis; nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Diane and Doreen.

Lambert was predeceased by his parents, Cecile and Henry; brothers, George, Louis and John; sisters, Katherine, Marge and Beatrice.

Prayers were held on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 7 p.m. from St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, Biggar, Sask. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Handel, Sask. with Fr. George Chatholil and Fr. Edward Gibney as co-celebrants. Eulogists will be Dwayne and Curtis; and Readers, Yvette Gruber and Ron Hango; Gift Bearers, Charlene and family. Honourary Bearers are all those who shared in Lambert’s life; active bearers are Jim Basler, Dwight Heltman, Joe Roesch, Allan Germshied, Ian Keller, Bill Roesch.

Interment will follow at Handel Cemetery, Handel, Sask. Reception to follow at Handel Community Hall. Memorial Tributes may be directed to Canadian Diabetes Association, #104-2301 Ave. C North, Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Z5 or Mass Stipends.

Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963�, 306948-2669, grondinfuneralservice.com gfs/10

Coming FRIDAYS until MAR. 23: Last 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.

7c6 WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 14, 28: 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church‌ PALS Lenten Services, Private Confession and Absolution, and Silent Prayer in the Sanctuary. (No service on March 21.)

8c4 SATURDAY, MARCH 17: Eagle Creek Wildlife Federation annual fundraiser and awards at Perdue Complex. Cocktails, 5:30, supper, 6:30; dance, 9:00.

Adults, $25, Youth (7-14), $10. 6+under free. Presale tickets, Shelley Sarvas, 306-668-4959.

9p2 Coin Collectors Auction Sat. March 17th 10am, Legion Hall, 197 Company Ave, Fort Qu’appelle, SK.. Provincial and Canadian Coins, 1948 Silver Dollar, Proof Like Sets, Shinplasters, one to one thousand dollar bills, 450 items, Complete listing www.doubleRauctions. net, Robert 306-795-7387 PL#334142 THURSDAY, MARCH 22: Biggar & District Arts Council presents‌ “SWEET ALIBIâ€?, 7:30 p.m., The Majestic Theatre, Biggar Adults/Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under, $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452 or online www.ticketpro.ca 7c6 FRIDAY, MARCH 23: 7:30 p.m., SATURDAY, MARCH 24: 2:00 & 7:30 p.m.; SUNDAY, MARCH 25: 2:00 p.m.‌ New Creation Community Players presents “The New Mel Brooks Musical, YOUNG FRANKENSTEINâ€? at Biggar Majestic Theatre. Reserved seating tickets on Sale at The Biggar Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar or phone 306-948-3344. $20 per person, Visa and M/C accepted. Warning: Suggestive Themes, Adult Content and Language.

5c8 MONDAY, MARCH 26: Annual Meeting of the Biggar & District Community Foundation at 5 p.m. at the Biggar Town Office. The report of the auditor will be presented and remarks from the Board of Directors. All interested persons are invited to attend.

10c3 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28: starting at noon, Biggar New Horizons Easter Bake Sale at Pharmasave. Donations of baking gratefully accepted.

10c3 A selection of MEMORIAL VERSES is available for you

to choose from in memory of your loved one(s)‌ @ The Biggar Independent.

Stop in at 122 Main St., Biggar

THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2018

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THURSDAY, APRIL 12: Biggar & District Arts Council presents‌ “Comedy in Motion with BOB CATESâ€?, 7:30 p.m., The Majestic Theatre, Biggar Adults/Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under, $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-948-2452 or online www.ticketpro.ca 10c6

INVITATIONS CALL FOR

‘MOM’ SUBMISSIONS for

“Mother of the Year� now being accepted

‘Mother of the Year TEA’ will be held TUESDAY, MAY

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‌submit your favourite Mom letter, around 150 words or less, stating what makes this lady so special.

ALL submissions (MOMS) will be honoured.

Drop off letters to the Prairie Branches office, Nova Wood Centre, 104 - 6th Ave. East, Box 1690, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 or Biggar Independent, 122 Main Street, Box 40, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

DEADLINE: APRIL 9, 2018 ‌A WONDERFUL WAY TO HONOUR MOM AND SUPPORT PRAIRIE BRANCHES WITH THEIR ANNUAL RECOGNITION & FUNDRAISER. *NOTE‌mothers from various communities, service clubs and individuals will all come together to be honoured on the day of the tea.

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Dining room table and six chairs; large dresser with IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING mirror; chest of SYMPTOMS OF STRESS, drawers. OFFERS. THE FARM STRESS Phone 306-948LINE IS AVAILABLE 24/7 AT 3374 8p3 1-800-667-4442 COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $0.99/each for CALL FOR VEN- a box of 180 DORS Fort ($178.20). Also Qu’Appelle Trade full range of tree, Show & Sale. April shrub, and berry 21-22, 2018. Fort seedlings. Free Qu’Appelle Rex- shipping most of Centre. Contact Canada. Growth Tammy at 1-844- guarantee. 1-866GNG-NEWS (ext. 873-3846 or Tree222) or email Time.ca. accounts@grasslandsnews.ca

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MAIN STREET GARAGE SALE is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-9481773 or 306-9485393.

Pick-up available. tfn WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older.

Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond Organs, any condition. CALL Toll-Free 1-800947-0393.

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LAND FOR SALE PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. is a publiclytraded company in Calgary that acquires oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value.

To receive a cash offer, call 587293- 4055 or visit www.prairiesky. com/Selling-YourRoyalties.

LAND FOR RENT

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

Land Description

Submit tenders to, or questions contact:

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Box 70, Wilkie, SK S0K 4W0 P/F: 1-877-843-0843 general@tyleryounglaw.com Closes March 23, 2018, noon Acceptance of tender at land owner’s absolute discretion.

LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS!

HOUSES FOR SALE Yellowhead Modular Home Sales Canadian built by MODULINE Last Chance price Event !

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT.

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LAND FOR RENT LAND FOR RENT RM of Rosemount #378 All of Section 1-38-17-W3rd and NE 2-38-17-W3rd; approximately 725 acres cultivated.

Cash offers for a 3-year term will be accepted until March 30, 2018 on individual or all quarters.

Submit written tenders to‌ Box 1466, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Call Byron at 306-948-7798

FARM LAND WANTED

Alfalfa Seed Common #1, Taproot, 97% Germ Leafcutter Bees Premium quality, zero parasites & chaulkbrood Business opportunity great time to enter industry. Call Reg Greve 306-5284610.

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HOUSES FOR SALE 3+1 raised bungalow, 3 baths, dbl detached garage, all appliances, granite, partially developed basement, hot tub negotiable. 2045th Ave. East, $365,000 obo.

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•Answering phones and taking messages as necessary •Processing payroll for all employees, processing and submitting all payroll remittances, track and manage employee benefit billing •Entering accounts payable invoices, reconciling AP statements from vendors, preparing AP payments as necessary.

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The budget and third quarter expense forecast now reflect pension adjustments, aligned with audited financial statements which

appear in Public Accounts at yearend.

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Rediscovering enjoyment at the table Throughout the years involved in the culinary industry I have encountered many people who have either become bored of cooking, or don’t think the result is worth the effort.

Everything is perception; appreciation through levels of awareness ... including your eating experience.

Let’s face it, chances are you have a kitchen at home, you probably eat food everyday to stay alive, and unless you win it big in the lotto, you are going to have to prepare that food the rest of your life.

Hold on, I am not trying to bring you down here; this is just a reality check. Let’s look at this as an opportunity instead: because you are faced with this situation anyway, and it’s not going away - let’s make it better ... or, in other words, more enjoyable.

Recently for Valentine’s Day I made a special dinner for the family.

The meal itself was not only graciously prepared, but I also made sure the table setting was topnotch: tablecloth, fine china, crystal glasses, the works.

But why? To solely enhance the eating experience by making it more

pleasurable and memorable.

Now although I went over the top in this instance, you don’t need a special occasion to bring a little more joy to the table.

Every meal, of every day, can be enhanced if you want it to, and it is my goal here to give you some small, easy suggestions to do just that.

Cloth Napkins - Ditch the paper and go with cloth napkins. The look and the soft texture of cotton cloth will make every wipe of the mouth/ hands more luxurious.

This doesn’t have to be an expensive option good quality napkins can be found at thrift stores and easily washed. Overall cloth napkins are better for the environment too.

Candles - One can easily purchase an affordable box of candles from a department/discount store and while you’re at the thrift store look for a simple (multiple or single) candle holder. A

quick flick of a lighter or match, and every eating experience will seem more intimate and special.

Wine Glasses or Fancy Glasses Don’t save these for special occasions only. Life is meant to be enjoyed and they are meant Chef Dez to be used; otherwise why do you have them?

Pottery - We love eating from pottery plates and bowls. We call these pieces of dishware “functional art”. We can appreciate the artistic talents that went into making such pieces, but they are of great function at the same time.

Just purchase a piece or two at a time and don’t worry about them matching overall. There’s something very rustic of a table setting with an assortment of beautiful pottery glaze colours.

Garnish - Far too often we forget about finishing touches on our meals.

This does not have to be

Chef Dez on cooking

elaborate. By definition “a garnish” is something that compliments the meal in flavour (tastes appropriate with what’s being served), but contrasts with colour (so it stands out). For example: a handful of fresh blueberries on a bowl of cereal, a splash of chopped fresh parsley on a plate of spaghetti, a sprig of fresh mint on a dish of cake and ice cream, et cetera. Use your imagination.

Eat with Finesse - A very simple enhancement to any meal and requires purchasing nothing, is simply putting down your utensils in between each bite. This helps to slow you down, and to take the time to focus on, and really enjoy, the tastes and textures in your mouth. Another great habit involving utensils is to learn how to twirl long pasta with a fork and spoon, instead of cutting it. Long pasta is supposed to be enjoyed long, not cut up into little pieces, so have fun with it.

Surroundings - Try to dine at a table more often than in on a couch in front of the TV. If

being a couch potato eater is a habit, this may take some effort to break. Make sure the table you eat at is not, or in an environment that is, cluttered. Keep this area tidy to be respectful of your eating time spent there. Lighting and music in this area will also enhance this experience and make each meal more special.

Be respectful to yourself and your family members that dine with you on a regular basis by using these ideas. If you enjoy the finished result more, then the process of getting there (the cooking) will automatically

feel more worthwhile too.

Even if you live and dine alone, don’t deny yourself of these little pleasures - you are worth it.

Until next time ... happy cooking!

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

Toll Free: 1-877-948-4880 Phone: 1-306-948-4880 Fax: 1-306-948-4882

NEW CREATION COMMUNITY PLAYERS of BIGGAR production of…

The New MEL BROOKS Musical WARNING: SUGGESTIVE THEMES, ADULT CONTENT AND LANGUAGE

Thursday, March 8 Fiske from 5:30 p.m. – Fiske Bonspiel Supper (Fiske Rink)

Monday, March 12

Grandora from 9:00 — 9:30 a.m. at Sandyridge Gas & Groceries (Hwy 14) Biggar from 10:30 —11:30 a.m. at Weasie’s Gourmet Blends (211 Main Street)

~ 7:30 p.m. ~ SATURDAY, MARCH 24 ~ 2:00 p.m. ~ SATURDAY, MARCH 24 ~ 7:30 p.m. ~

SUNDAY, MARCH 25

Vanscoy from 7:30 — 8:30 a.m. at Robin’s Nest (331 Railway Ave East) Harris from 9:00 — 10:00 a.m. at Harris Tessier New Horizons Hall ( 214 Main Street) Rosetown from 10:30 —11:30 a.m. at A&W (309 Highway 7) Herschel from 3:00 —4:00 p.m. at Herschel Community Hall (West Street)

Tuesday, March 13

FRIDAY, MARCH 23

~ 2:00 p.m. ~ Book by Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan Mel Brooks Original Direction & Choreography by Susan Stroman

Wednesday, March 14 Asquith from 10:00—11:00 a.m. at Asquith New Horizons (515 Main Street) Sonningdale from 2:00—3:00 p.m. at Sonningdale Pensioners & Pioneers Hall

Thursday, March 15 Delisle from 10:00—11:00 a.m. at the Dragon’s Diner (100 2nd Street West) Warman from 2:30—3:30 p.m. at the Wagon Wheel Family Restaurant (520 Central Street)

Friday, March 16 Martensville from 10:00—11:00 a.m. at A&W (61 Centennial Drive North)

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PLEASE NOTE Should the temperature fall below –40 (with the wind chill) on any day, Kelly’s a endance will be cancelled and rescheduled.

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RESERVED SEATING TICKETS on Sale @ The Biggar Independent, 122 Main St., Biggar or phone 306-948-3344

Only $20 per person “Young Frankenstein” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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