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Wild Soul . . . Red Sky Theatre brought their production of “Mistatim� to Biggar, April 12, courtesy of the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils and the Biggar and District Arts Council. The story is of a wild horse and the forging of friendships; a story of reconciliation for children and their families, and an intercultural tale combining dance, theatre and storytelling under a Prairie sky over a wooden fence that separates a wild horse, a rancher and a girl from a reservation (inset picture). Students from BCS and St. Gabriel took in the performance. (Independent Photos

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St. Gabriel School opened their doors for their annual Lenten Carnival on April 13. The afternoon was filled with fun and games, treats and a chance to lend a helping hand to a teenager in Ethiopia. Money raised from the event went to Canadian Feed the Children, and from the looks of everyone, the afternoon was a rousing success!

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Great Plains College Practical Nursing and Continuing Care Assistant graduates The Great Plains College Biggar Campus offers two health care provider programs, the two-year Practical Nursing diploma, and the part-time Continuing Care Assistant program, which makes it feasible for students to maintain employment while completing the certificate program.

Out of the 14 graduates of the Practical Nursing program, six students Kylie Cutler, Rylee Bergen, Emilia Primavera-Dunlop, Ashley Ries, Leah Read and Li Juan Ma - completed the program with distinction and one student, Katrina Stovin, graduated with great distinction.

Furthermore, all 14 graduates passed their national licensure exams on the first sitting.

On December 8, 2016, Great Plains College also celebrated 13 graduates of the Continuing Care Assistant program. The part-time program structure allows for continuous intake of students throughout the y academic year.

Great Plains College Continuing Care Assistant graduates, left to right: Nannette Brooks, Candice Moon, Alexsandra Martens, Melissa Logan-Munt, Genny Silvernagle (instructor), Joyce Sanders, Danielle Desrosiers, Crysta Meier. Missing: Kerry Haugen, Charlla Redlick, Whittney Greig, Megan Bidochka, Brenda Fell, Kimberly Starchief.

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Guilty plea in Biggar meth trafficking case A Biggar man has pled guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking, in provincial court in North Battleford, April 11.

Alex Lounsbury of Biggar made the plea resulting from charges on March 9. Lounsbury was stopped by RCMP on

Highway 14 east of Biggar on March 9. A small quantity of cannabis, along with drug paraphernalia were located

by Biggar RCMP and seized. The 29-year-old was also in possession of a small quantity of crystal meth.

He was arrested and on remand since the vehicle

stop.

Lounsbury received an eight month concurrent Conditional Sentence Order with several conditions. One of those conditions is that he can not be in the Biggar RCMP jurisdiction. That jurisdiction includes the RM’s of Biggar, Perdue, Eagle Creek, Glenside and

Rosemount, the Village of Perdue, and the Town of Biggar.

“This sentence is significant on the impact of drug trafficking in the community,” Biggar RCMP Detachment Commander, Sgt. Colin Sawrenko explained. “We are committed to the

prosecution of anyone involved in illicit drug trafficking, to the full extent of the law.”

The Biggar RCMP have been working collaboratively with the federal crown prosecutor on seeking Judicial Notice to the increase of drug activity in Biggar

and area. A substantial amount of research was gathered during the process.

Judicial Notice by the court assures that drug trafficking or possession for the purpose of trafficking are to be dealt with greater scrutiny by the presiding judge.

Guitar legend pays tribute to BB King at the Majestic, April 28 Jack Semple will bring his virtuosity to the Majestic Theatre, honouring the legendary blues guitarist, BB King in the last concert of the season for the Biggar and District Arts Council season, April 28.

Semple, a legend in his own rite, grew up on a farm north of Regina.

He started his musical career playing with various Regina-based bands, and later relocated to Toronto in the late 1980s to become

the lead guitarist of The Lincolns, a popular funk and rhythm and blues band. He left the band after two years and returned to Regina to pursue a solo career and to spend more time with his family.

“King was the greatest electric blues guitarist of all time,” Semple explains. “His ability to communicate emotionally with the audience through his guitar was unparalleled.

I met him in 1995 and unlike other superstars, was humble, patient and empathetic his generosity was overwhelming. I try to follow his lead.”

After his move back to Regina, Semple contributed to television and music scores and appeared in the title role of Guitarman, a 1994 television movie.

Semple also commenced a solo recording career that has

resulted in the release of 10 albums.

In 1992, Semple came to national prominence through winning the MuchMusic “Guitar Wars” contest.

Semple has been twice nominated, in 1999 and 2000, for a Gemini Award for his soundtrack work on the television series Incredible Story Studio. Semple won a Juno award in 1991 for best roots recording. He has won two Western

Canadian music awards for “Qu’Appelle” and “In the Blue Light”.

Semple continues to perform as a solo artist and with The Jack Semple Band, across Canada and now being championed across America!

Jack Semple’s BB King Tribute comes to the Biggar Majestic Theatre, April 28 - the final concert of the Biggar and District Arts Council performance season.

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Saskatchewan guitar-virtuoso, Jack Semple, brings his BB King tribute to the Majestic Theatre this Friday, April 28. (Submitted Photo)

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Letter to the Editor…

Dear Editor…

BIGGAR: I woke up this morning thinking about how lucky I am to live in Biggar, Saskatchewan, Canada. A wonderful town, province and country.

I have lived in some really special places but can’t think of anywhere better suited to my retirement years. The first thing that impressed me were the nice wide streets and watching drivers give right-of-way to pedestrians.

I knew then that Biggar was special in so many ways. The friendly helpful people, no floods, earthquakes, tornadoes or volcanoes. No discrimination or race riots. Very little crime. Health care second to none, and stores and businesses that provide everything we need, all within walking distance.

Biggar is well managed and cared for. Snow removal, garbage and recyclable collected. Natural gas and water provided on a dependable basis. Good provision for us old and disabled folks when we need help.

Wonderful churches and library. The New Horizons where they put up with my guitar playing. Schools, parks, a museum and community centre, all open to everyone. Sports facilities for hockey, curling and baseball. Excellent rodeo arena and equine setup. Only an hour away from three major hospitals and an international airport.

Oh! Can’t forget the ladies. Couldn’t find better cooks anywhere!

Yes Biggar - I appreciate you!

Bob Wiseman, Biggar, Sask.

Morneau wrong about Canada’s economy and competitiveness

by Jason Clemens, Executive Vice President, Fraser Institute and Niels Veldhuis, President, Fraser Institute Canada’s anemic economic growth should be of the upmost concern to Canadian policymakers. In 2016, the economy had one of its most difficult years, with growth at a mere 1.3 per cent. Looking forward, it doesn’t get much better.

The federal government’s own Department of Finance predicts economic growth will average just 1.6 per cent out to 2030.

Why then is Minister of Finance Bill Morneau so detached from the state of the economy?

Consider a recent interview on CBC’s Power and Politics. With

respect to economic growth, the minister claimed: “Our plan is working.

We’ve seen real improvements.”

In reality, however, growth expectations from private-sector economists have consistently declined since this government came to power.

The Liberal’s 2015 economic update forecasted average economic growth of 2.1 per cent over the next five years (20162020). Budget 2016, the first full budget for the new government, lowered expectations for future growth to 1.9 per cent. Expectations were further downgraded to 1.7 per cent in the 2016 economic update and 1.6 per cent in Budget 2017.

The minister is also mistaken about Canada’s

competitiveness and policies that are critical to insuring a positive economic environment for investment and entrepreneurship.

For instance, he claimed: “we have a very competitive tax situation right now from a corporate stand point.”

The minister seemed to be talking about statutory or listed corporate income tax rates. Among the 35 industrialized countries that make up the OECD, Canada’s federal corporate income tax rate (15 per cent) is tied for the third lowest.

However, this ignores subnational corporate income tax rates that must be combined with the federal rate to properly measure national competitiveness. Canada’s 26.8 per cent

combined (average) federal and provincial corporate income tax rate ranks 23rd in the OECD. It’s hard to see how 23rd out of 35 countries positions Canada as “very” competitive.

The minister also boasted about raising taxes on higher income earners, which seems to indicate he’s unaware how such increases affect potential investment from both Canadian and international investors, businesses and entrepreneurs. The tax hike on upperincome earners has materially worsened Canada’s competitive disadvantage on personal income taxes.

The minister would also not state clearly that the government will not raise

would have had markedly different tax bills depending on the split of the income between the spouses.

The household with two parents working each making $60,000 would have paid $21,187 in personal income and payroll taxes (both provincial and federal) while the other house where only one parent worked outside of the home would have paid $30,409 in taxes.

Lastly, the minister’s comments about the importance of dealing with “middleclass anxiety” seem detached from his government’s policies.

He clearly doesn’t think large budget deficits, with no

plan to return to a balanced budget, causes anxiety for Canadians. This however stands in direct conflict with recent polling data showing Canadians are increasingly concerned about deficits. Indeed, in one poll released just after the budget, Canadians ranked deficits as the third most important economic issue facing the government.

It also ignores the uncertainty such deficits and mounting debt introduce into Canada’s economic environment. Such deficits mean a higher likelihood of increasing taxes in the future since deficits, after all, are simply taxes deferred

to the future.

In response to uncertainty, people stay on the sidelines and take a wait-andsee approach to investment and entrepreneurship, or worse, decide to take their business outside of Canada.

Anemic economic growth and lack of private investment in Canada make it all the more important to improve Canada’s investment climate. Not only has the federal government done the opposite, our own minister of finance seems worryingly detached from the policies of his ministry, their effect, and the state of the economy.

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capital gains taxes or taxes on stock options, both of which are critical to entrepreneurs and business start-ups.

On tax fairness, the minister stated “I want to know that two people living side by side, one earning the same as the next, actually have the same rate of tax.” Here, the minister seems oblivious to the fact that his own actions in Budget 2016 worsened tax fairness for households by ending the limited income-splitting for couples with young children.

For example, in 2016, two households both with two parents and two children and the same income, say $120,000,

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Volunteers contribute to a healhty community “Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” — Unknown Every year during the month of April a week is dedicated to volunteers.

We all know the value of volunteers and the great work they do in our communities. It’s hard to put a dollar amount on their impact because a lot of what they do is emotional well being.

There was a lottery winner a couple of months ago who, when asked if he would continue working, replied he would not. Instead, he enjoyed volunteering in various ways and now could devote more time to that cause. In this, Canada’s 150 birthday, it is time to reflect on all the volunteers everywhere.

When I visited my cousin, who lives in Calgary, this winter we talked about this. She

lives in a condo but is who helps out any fellow over the age of 65. One neighbour is considered day when she was out a volunteer with the shovelling the neighbour national organization. across Of course the street there are came over many ways and said to volunhe would teer in your do that for community her right and some after he of them finished do belong his. to service She was organizaimpressed tions. Some and we contribute talked financially. about Who is “snow the benangels” in eficiary the larger of these Peggy Hasein centres. causes?

For years Shelters. smaller communities Social services organihave had those individu- zations. Food banks. als who would help out Hospitals. Schools. probably because we Parks. Take a look at any know our neighbours. project and chances are Many cities have bylaws you will find volunteers that state residents must involved in some aspect. keep their sidewalks Raising money and clean and for some, this putting on events are is very hard. So began the two most common snow angels. activities.

While snow angels may About 45 per cent of not belong to any formal volunteers are involved group, they are still volin fundraising and 44 unteers. In fact, anyone per cent are involved

Neighbourly News

Biggar Lodge News

by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Good morning everyone, Hope you had a nice long Easter weekend. We sure were busy with different fun events here.

Monday April 10 we had exercises in the morning and we had Scatergories in the afternoon.

Tuesday morning was current events. We had Blast from the Past in the afternoon. We read different questions and we even performed some acts that were said to do on cards. An example was “How would you eat popcorn?” Many said one at a time. Of course there was a request for popcorn afterwards. It is sure hard to think on an empty stomach so we had to make some. In the eve-

ning we had our monthly night bingo.

Wednesday morning we started with an Easter Egg Toss. I filled little plastic eggs with marshmallows.

The residents passed the eggs to their partners. Of course it was hilarious when the eggs would open and marshmallows would fly everywhere! The room was filled with laughs.

Then we had t-ball. We had board games in the afternoon. Some played crib, Sorry and crokinole.

Thursday morning was Bible Study. Then some of the residents coloured Easter Eggs so they could enjoy later. I happened to stop by on my way thru town and brought my dog “Bear” over for an Easter visit. The residents love my little puppy. It is sure priceless to see

them smile. Bingo was on at 2:30.

Friday was Good Friday so no Activity staff were working. The residents were busy doing puzzles, watching TV and visiting with each other and the staff in the building.

Saturday morning was Easter and Animal Bingo.

There was an Easter Tea at 2:30. Many residents came out for this special event.

Sunday morning the residents were surprised to see Easter baskets on the tables filled with candy.

The Jantzens were here for church in the afternoon.

Thank you again to everyone who helped make our week special.

We are always looking for volunteers to help out.

Take care!

in participating in the events. Thirty-three per cent sit on boards and 30 per cent teach or mentor. One quarter of the volunteers collect, serve or deliver food; 20 per cent provide counselling or advice; 23 per cent do office work; 10 per cent coach, referee or officiate; six per cent are involved with fire fighting or search and rescue.

Consider this fact: 12.7 million Canadians contribute close to two billion hours according to the General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating.

The 12.7 million represents 44 per cent of people aged 15 and older who participated in some form of volunteer work.

Volunteerism is alive and well in Saskatchewan with the highest at 56 per cent followed by Manitoba at 52 per cent.

Both of these provinces were well above the national average which is 44 per cent That’s certainly a reason to give ourselves a pat on the back.

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Cool clear water!

Yours Truly isn’t a darn bit sure that he is doing the right thing by tackling a subject like this, for it often seems to him (personally) that we are ever getting farther and farther away from the basic “way” of things.

And who wants to interfere with the “way of things”, eh?

Yours Truly has no doubt but what the thousand of unanswered questions of his time, can be answered in a few seconds by the many hand-held apparatuses of today. But that is what he means! We rely on someone else’s answers instead of our own hands-on ones, which eventually mean so much to our loves!

Y.T. quotes from a small book he has: “After a lecture in which I had dealt with the age-stager as described by Dante, a young person came up to me and said: ‘Doctor, you don’t understand!

Today we go directly from infancy to wisdom!’ I replied, That’s nice! All that you have missed is life!”

Mebbe it is Y.T. himself that is out of touch! Who knows, mebbe this “outof-touch” thing is part of our evolution. Again, who knows? Also, mebbe all those “hands-on” expectations of the past have been in vain too, eh?

Below are a few bits of Y.T’s past that he should keep because they will

never be found on Wikihad always been there pedia! silently watchAlso to ing him walk remind past, and our underfoot the young solid earth people and stones that they had always are not been there the only too. But sud“life” denly, through around! the small Cool, voice of that clear small waterwater! fall, the whole As one setup seemed of those almost to young speak... people, Y.T. knows Bob Mason Y.T’s that this first feelalmost sounds ing that there was life like he thought he was all around us was when, someone special - but in the jungle of a deep, we were all young once, dark ravine along the and “out of the mouth of river, the complete sumbabes”, eh? mer silence was broken Yours Truly also knew by the ticking sound of a that the “pothole swamp” small waterfall! just north of it, with Everything had been so it’s small pools of quiet bright and silent. Then water, was the source suddenly, that small of that small stream voice seemed to say, “I but here was that small am part of the world voice! too!”

Realizing that our whole The whole thing really world needs water to fascinated this small survive wasn’t a firstdumb kid, who really, in time thing either! a way, needed nature to Life’s need of water has tell him something! always been known!

The trees and slopes The crumbling foundation of ancient aqueducts and waterways can be found everywhere, and that little creek of the pothole swamp, through the medium of a small waterfall, almost seemed to say: “This is the way life ought to be - why change?”

Dad had often told us that running water was safe to drink, and Y.T. is glad to report that the small handful that I got from that rill tasted awful good, even if we did find one of Mister Watson’s cows stuck in it a little further up the valley!

I’m a little reluctant to mention this though, but that small trickling voice that reached my ears back them, has been drowned out by the “Rip!” of a modern motor!

Every community seems to have lots of wells!

Some of them not very deep, in order to supply water for the big steam engines at harvest time.

Notable Notes

Almost all of our rural water came from wells!

At this time, daily water tests and constant surveillance of what we eat, we older types wonder how we ever survived!

Most of us drank water from the wells wherever we happened to be, although on some farms, drinking too much of their water sure cut into our bundle pitching prowess at harvest time!

We watered all of our stock from the good well that we had, and in those years of “Open Range”, many more animals

“man”, to change the values to something else?

Hopefully, some of the worlds greatest leaders are making plans on just how these things will be!

And that the “Doomsayers” (who write things like this!) aren’t going to stick around to find out! They only know that “come what may”, civilization will adapt!

The scientific people (darn those “scientific people”! They are always putting “bugs” in our ears!), tell me that there are thousands of forms of life on this piece of

came out of the hills, yet none of them seemed to mind it!

It was sure plain to all of us how much the world depended on water! The hundreds of buffalo trails leading down to the river were proof of that!

They tell me that in some parts of the world, all the well-diggers get is oil! And Y.T. often wonders if oil does more for a thirsty man than water does in a crankcase! (Y.T. sure seems to be awful dumb, eh?)

One of the world’s biggest questions is that our whole existence is designed that way! And who are we, as puny

paper! All needing some of our H2O to survive!

And although this is apt to make some of us feel a bit unimportant, there are a trillion forms of life all about us that we don’t even know are there!

Mebbe, like Mr. Buddha, we had better go out, sit under a tree, and think that one out for a while! Our only hope for the future seems to be just taking whatever we get! And hope that there is lots of water!

Let no one forget how small our seven-plus billion human lives must be in this huge makeup of things, and that we all rely on water.

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Spring, and the weather providing options for Prairie farms cover was not severe, and ping seminar or check research has already data, and melted, early seedcausing ed crops, little in the generally way of runoutperoff, a good form those thing as seeded most areas later in the went into planting winter with season. more than This year sufficient getting moisture. some acres That said, in early an inch of will be rain on a impossible warm day because of would not Calvin Daniels the aforebe a bad mentioned thing to get crop in the field, but with the grass growing, and the soil starting to warm. the snow gone by Easter, the potential to handle Conditions in the this spring’s challenges spring have to include are tilting a bit in the warm soil otherwise farmers’ favour. seeds will not germinate What to grow when quickly, and that impacts farmers do hit the fields emergence, and potentially overall crop vitality will be a more difficult if the seeds sit in the cold question.

South America is anticiground too long. pating a huge soybean Producers of course crop, so a price pop in want to get their crops that market is unlikely, in as early as is reasonand that puts pressure able. Take in any crop-

Agriculture

by Calvin Daniels It might be just what the doctor ordered for Prairies farmers this year, an early dose of spring weather.

After a fall harvest season in 2016 which was marred by day after day of bad weather, pushing harvest into November

for many, and even then leaving thousands of acres to winter in the field, an early start this year was a near must.

Many farmers face the unenviable task of trying to finish last year’s harvest, and then to get those acres into some shape for planting this

year, otherwise long held crop rotations could be lost, or acres simply left to fallow.

While it is just past Easter, meaning just about anything weather wise is possible for another few weeks, so far things are looking good.

For most areas snow

Protect your pet to stop Lyme disease

by News Canada Lyme disease rates across Canada are on the rise, according to the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation.

Ticks that carry Lyme and other diseases are also becoming more prevalent in Canada.

Since current diagnostics and treatment can be a challenge, advocates are advising the public on one easy way to stop the disease from spreading preventing pets from getting bitten by ticks.

Ticks transfer diseases like Lyme disease by attaching onto dog’ skin, embedding their mouthparts and feeding on the dog’s blood. While a tick must feed for 24 hours to transmit Lyme disease, other bacteria such

as ehrlichia can be transmitted in as little as three hours.

Ticks can also transmit diseases to humans.

Reducing tick attachment is key to disease prevention.

“There are still a lot of misconceptions about flea and tick treatments on the market,” says Ryan Beauchesne, owner of Crusoe the celebrity dachshund, official spokesdog for the No Bite is Right campaign. “I prefer non-systemic products, which are applied to the skin and do not require a bite in order to work. By killing the tick through contact, ticks have less chance to bite or attach to your pet.

Beauchesne is working with the No Bite is Right

campaign to educate pet owners about ticks and risks to dogs.

“This isn’t just a problem for people in rural areas anymore,” he says.

“Tick populations have grown 10 times over the past two decades, with hotbeds popping up in cities like Toronto and Vancouver. Every dog owner should be protecting their pets, no matter where they live.”

Beauchesne and Crusoe are active with the No Bite is Right campaign throughout tick season, which begins when temperatures rise above four degrees Celsius. The campaign aims to educate pet owners about fleas and ticks and the risks associated with parasite bites.

R.M. of Biggar No. 347 FIRE BAN The Council of the R.M. of Biggar No. 347 have placed a fire ban on the municipality effective March 20, 2017. All fires are prohibited with the exception of the use of an enclosed barbecue apparatus. Council will continue to look at this matter on a regular basis to determine when and if the fire ban will be lifted.

Please NOTE, for those that do not abide by the fire ban, fines can be issued in accordance to Bylaw No. 1-2009 -- A bylaw to establish penalties for contravention of bylaw pursuant to the Municipalities Act section 381 -- The R.M. can fine an individual $2,000 for the first offence and $250 for each day the offence continues. A corporation can be fined $5,000 for the first offence and $250 for each day the offence continues. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Administration Office, 306-948-2422.

on all vegetable oils, including canola, in terms of price increase potential.

Certainly oilseed crops have been the strength in the crop rotation the last few years, with China a steady buyer, but that demand is not assured moving forward.

Cereal grain carryout on a worldwide basis has climbed in each of the last five-years, which is not exactly an indicator of an area where process will rally higher.

At least with the early start we seem to be in for, farmers have as many options as possible, as they try to maximize returns in a year of some market uncertainty.

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Hitting marvel Ichiro still amazing at 43

He’s Japanese, so he hasn’t received the adulation in the United States that an American might, but 43-year-old Ichiro Suzuki - just Ichiro, thank you very much - is one of the most amazing baseball players of all time.

With not a single apology to Pete Rose, Ichiro is professional baseball’s hit king, compiling more than 4,300 in a career

that started in Japan, where he dominated that country’s top pro leagues, and then in the United States, where he arrived in the year 2001 as a 27-year-old rookie and took 16 seasons to accumulate 3,000 hits in North America.

And now, at an age when a rocking chair, not a major league batter’s box, would be more appropriate, Ichiro con-

tinues to play, continues to hit, continues to amaze.

Now in his second season with the Miami Marlins, for whom he played 143 games last year, Ichiro says he might play until he’s 50.

“I’m not joking when I say it,” Ichiro told the Miami Herald.

He hasn’t taken a vacation in 10 or 12 years, saying the last time he

team’s fourth outfielder took one it disrupted and he’s wearing No. 51 his workout routine. He Maybe he picked that lives to play baseball, number to use as a clue using his unique talent to his retirement plans. to spray the baseball • Dwight Perry of the around the park to keep Seattle Times: “The general managers eager Florida to use his Panthers’ services.

Jaromir Playing Jagr until 50 recently wouldn’t turned 45, be comjoining Hall pletely of Famers out of the Gordie question.

Howe and Julio Chris CheFranco lios as the was a only ones to semiplay in an regular NHL game until 49; at that age. pitcher Teammates Jamie showered Moyer Bruce Penton him afterwas 49 ward with when he Molsons and Metamufinally quit. cil.”

It’s perhaps only coin• Scott Ostler of the cidence, but Florida, San Francisco Chronicle, the retirement capital of on possible reasons North America, is home to Ichiro and the ageless Donald Trump didn’t want to throw out the hockey wonder Jaromir ceremonial first pitch at Jagr, who continues to the Washington Nationplay, and play well, at als home opener: 1.) age 45. Can we expect “MLB refused to move Tom Brady to become a game to Mar-a-Lago; free agent and sign with 2.) Former President the Dolphins and play until he’s in his late 40s? Barack Obama is stealing catcher’s signs; For the record, Ichiro 3.) Lying radar gun had 1,278 base hits keeps flashing ‘36’ on over nine seasons in his 100-mph heater.” his Japan professional • Brad Dickson of the career; has accumulated another 3,030 in 16 sea- Omaha World-Herald, writing about the equessons in Major League trian World Cup finals Baseball, mostly with Seattle Mariners, includ- being held in Omaha: “I believe ‘Super Bowl ing 262 hits in 2004, of horse competitions’ a single-season MLB means that a competitor record. from Buffalo has never Two hundred and won.” sixty-two?

• Tim Dahlberg of Considering that in Associated Press, on 2016, only four batters the Oakland Raiders’ managed to get more upcoming move to Las than 200 hits - Jose Vegas: “The Raiders Altuve’s 216 led the announced their new way - makes his 2004 number seem even more slogan would be ‘Just cover, baby!’” astonishing.

• Panthers’ goalie Ichiro will play a limRoberto Luongo, on ited role for the MarTwitter, after Sergio lins this year. He’s the

Penton on sports

Garcia won the Masters: “I’m running out of professional athletes to relate to with no championships.”

• Brad Dickson again: “The Oakland A’s hired Jose Canseco as a TV analyst. I’m not sure which was the bigger blow to the city of Oakland: losing the Raiders or gaining Canseco.”

• Jerry Jones Cowboys meme making the Internet rounds: “I saved 15 per cent or more on health insurance, just by switching from Romo.”

• TC in BC: “Sergio Garcia is considering wearing his new Masters green jacket to his upcoming wedding. The best man should then show up wearing the all white Masters caddy jump-suit.”

• RJ Currie of Sportsdeke.com, on Packers star Aaron Rodgers’ break-up with actress Olivia Munn just months after their rumoured engagement: “Or as quarterbacks call it, a fail marry.”

• Another one from Dickson: “At a Calgary YMCA, a dog set a world record by popping 100 balloons in 36.25 seconds. I’ve grown so cynical my first reaction was, ‘Are the PED test results back?’”

• RJ Currie again: “The non-playoff Jets 5-4 victory over Columbus marked the club’s first six-game win streak since coming to Winnipeg. That’s the Jets for you: sprinting to the golf course.”

• Headline at SportsPickle.com: “United announces plans to add trained NHL enforcers to all domestic flights.”

Care to comment? e-mail brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca.

Biggar Bowling Scores April 10-13 Monday Mixed: MHS, Jason Raschke, 235; WHS, Brett Dorosh, 219; MHT, Jason Raschke, 644; WHT, Brett Dorosch, 585.

Tuesday New Horizons Seniors: MHS, Glen Shockey, 215; WHS, June Hoppe, 155; MHT, Glen Shockey, 594; WHT,

June Hoppe, 414.

Thursday Afternoon Seniors: MHS, Geoff Cooke, 243; WHS, Esther Singer, 204; MHT, Geoff Cooke, 571; WHT, Bonnie Roesch, 505.

YBC Biggar Bowl April 12-13 Bowlasaurus: HS, Gavin Dorosh, 99.

Pee Wee: HS, Zuri

Bailey, 97; HD, Dominic Raschke, 182.

Bantam: HS, Jordan Rorick, 117; HT, Jordan Rorick, 323.

Junior Boys: HS, Tristan Otterson, 220; HT, Tristan Otterson, 485.

Junior Girls: HS, Cassie Raschke, 183; HT, Cassie Raschke, 525.

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Spring lambing in the museum

by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery The Wednesday meeting of the Biggar Art Group in the gallery found the members with no paints and no brushes.

Instead, under the tutorship of Mildred Fast, they took up paring knives and created lambs out of blocks of butter!

We all had a great time! Our little lambies were meant to grace our Easter dinner tables. My creation was referred to as the “Sphinx lamb�,

amid conversations that included, “Can I have some real butter please!�

But, still it was wonderful to have been responsible for the dinner conversation for our Easter.

We at the museum hope you all had a wonderful family time this past weekend. Now it’s business as usual and we have hit the desks running. We have got a real busy time coming up: art shows, Canada 150, book sales, Culture Day . . . there is always something happening at the museum.

Mildred Fast became the tutor for the butter sculpting at the Biggar Museum and Gallery. (Photo for The Independent by Ann Weekes)

The Biggar Art Group set aside their paints and brushes last week. Instead they created a centrepiece for the Easter table. (Photo for The Independent by Ann Weekes)

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Marcella Schommer Marchella is the third child of the Late Dave and Barbara Flahr.

She took all her schooling in Luseland except for one year at Saint Angela’s Academy.

On November 6, 1965, she married Dave Schommer, the love of her life. Together they raised six children Anne, Shelley (Miles Willmek), Terry, Brenda (Wes Perlinger), Marcel, Cheryl (Marty McGrath). They have 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and another one in late summer.

Cheryl, Dave’s and Marchella’s youngest, figures her mom’s life didn’t start until she was born! Over the years Marcella served as General Leader of the Handel 4-H, helped organize community college classes in Handel, was an active member of the CWL in Handel and Biggar for over 50 years. In 1992 Marcella completed her Home Care Special Care Aid course.

She started working at the Biggar Group home in 1992 and retired after working there for 19 years. A week after she retired, Marcella and Dave spent a month in Yuma.

Biggar stopped hosting the Mother of the Year Tea in the 90’s. In 2005 Marcella and Shirley Gerein who was administrator for the Group home, got it reorganized.

In 2006 Dave and Marcella moved to Biggar and became involved in their church and the New Horizons.

Dave passed away in 2011 from cancer. Their oldest daughter passed away in 2015 after being on dialysis for 30 years.

Marcella enjoys knitting, crocheting and working in her flower beds.

She loves spending time with her family and friends.

Marcella is honoured to be recognized as Mother of the Year by the Biggar CWL.

Adeline Germann Adeline Germann is honoured to have been chosen as Mother of the Year by the Landis CWL. She is a longtime resident of Landis coming to live there with her husband in 1955. Adeline was born on a homestead near Buchanan, Saskatchewan. As a teenager she worked for her father who operated a garage with a car dealership.

Throughout her life, Adeline has been in close association with vehicles and farm equipment.

Adeline married a young theatre projectionist who came to Buchanan to work, Walter Germann. They started a family and Wally began training as a mechanic which eventually led the family to settle in Landis where he began a long career with the Landis Coop Association. He was lucky to have a wife who handily agreed to hauling grain when he decided to invest in a farm.

While raising her three children in Landis, Adeline was active in the community. She served as secretary and treasurer of the Coop Women’s Guild. She was a member of the Home and School Association. She served as treasurer for the Landis Section of the Curling Club.

Adeline brought home more than a few bonspiel prizes. She curled in all three of the Landis Curling rinks. Always active, she moved from curling to golf. She is currently a member of the Wilkie Golf club where she parks her Harley (golf cart).

In the winter, she is involved in two dance associations: For 41 years she has been a member of the Ruthilda Grand Squares and she continues to be active with the Landis Fun Time Dance Club.

She enjoys the visits of her children, her grandchildren and her many great-grandchildren. Her family is very dear to her and she thanks to the CWL for recognizing her as a Mom.

Betty Crozier Betty Crozier was born on the way to her grandmother’s house in the Duprow area.

She was daughter of Ruth and Matt Eckart and the youngest of four siblings. Betty grew up around the Duprow area (Britton School District).

When Betty was 17-years-old she started work in Biggar at Bill’s Lunch (that is where Maggie’s place today). She then went on to work at Rianne’s Bakeshop, it was while she was working at the bakery that she met her sweetheart, Don, at the sweetshop. They went around together for a few years when Don decided it was time to marry this wonderful woman.

On April 30, 1958, they became husband and wife, a year later their oldest son Gerald was born, followed by Douglas six years later.

During the first few years of marriage Betty travelled with Don who was working on the oil lines, until they had an opportunity to rent some land east of Biggar. It was wonderful as far as Betty was concerned because now she could get busy planting her garden, canning and preserving. A few years later they were able to purchase the land and make it their “forever home�.

If anyone knows Betty they know she is a busy lady, and she kept herself busy with many activities. She was Honor Roll Lady of the Royal Purple, belonged to the Allanbank ladies group, where she would spend time visiting the older folks bringing birthday cakes to them, they still celebrate once a year with the Seniors Lodge once a year. She belonged to many more clubs such as: Nationals hockey, Nationals ball, ladies Curling, UCW, and the AG Society.

Betty’s passion was to serve others, she has shown this in many ways but the one that stands out is her roll with the Lunch Bunch. This started out after a fall supper when there were lots of potatoes left over, Betty couldn’t imagine throwing them out so decided they should make up some perogies to sell. It then grew to catering for funerals at the Biggar United Church but soon grew into a very busy catering business. By 2013 they were a busy bunch...

Betty has a great love for animals, gardening, flowers but especially children. She has been blessed with seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, when she talks about them she could light up a room.

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The CLEAR table is used by auto insurers across Canada. In most other jurisdictions, rates for light vehicles are adjusted annually to match updates to the table.

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Rates for 434,000 vehicles will decrease by an average of $2.58/ month. Rates for another 406,000 vehicles will increase by an average of $2.75/month with the maximum increase being $12.25/month (for a high-end Ferrari).

Approximately 2,000 vehicles will see no change.

SGI customers who want to see how their vehicle’s rate is impacted can visit www.sgi. sk.ca/2017ratechange.

The Saskatchewan Auto Fund is designed to be financially self-sustaining over time. It does not receive money from, nor pay dividends to, the government.

April’s public offering of petroleum and natural gas rights raises $1.3 million Saskatchewan’s first public offering of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights for the 2017 fiscal year raised $1.3 million dollars on April 11.

This was the first of

the six public offerings of petroleum and natural gas dispositions held on a regularly scheduled basis throughout the fiscal year. Public offering revenues can fluctuate from sale to sale based on elements such as the oil potential of available parcels, geological and technological constraints, and market conditions - all of which can influence pricing and bid activity.

Three parcels north of Eatonia received bonus bids totalling $321,794.55 for 777 hectares; these parcels are prospective for oil and gas in the Viking Formation. The highest dollar per hectare was $2,009.23 for

a 16.188 hectare parcel south of Stoughton. “This public offering comes as the province’s drilling activity for the first quarter of 2017 is double what it was during the same period one year ago,� Energy and Resources Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Increased activity of this nature is a positive sign of economic growth, enabled by the advantages that make Saskatchewan one of the highestranked jurisdictions in the world for oil and gas investment.�

The Ministry of the Economy recently enhanced these advantages with the launch of

the new Saskatchewan Mining and Petroleum GeoAtlas - a client-centred online mapping tool that combines new and existing information on the geology and mining and petroleum resources of the province. The GeoAtlas provides a window to mining and petroleum data as well as additional spatial information sources, and offers mapping and tools based on three map themes: Mineral Tenure, Oil and Gas, and Geoscience.

The next public offering of petroleum and natural gas rights will be held on June 6, 2017.

New Horizons Activities

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Our players were Judy Rickwood, Emily Liska, Jean Tweddle, Dinah Kegler, Florence Hammond, Marie Roesch and Mildred Henne.

Two games were played which resulted in a tie.

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At shuffleboard on April 5 and also on April 12 the winners were: Marie Roesch in first place, Mildred Henne in second place and Jean Tweddle in third place.

On April 6 Bax Empire had a clothing sale in the hall. There was a great selection of clothing and it seemed to gather quite a crowd.

On April 10 we had our monthly birthday potluck for our members with April birthdays. We had 34 in Attendance and lots of birthday guests! The winner of the half-n-half draw was Emily Liska and we also had an Easter themed door prize which was won by Larry Herzberg.

Thanks to everyone that came out to support New Horizons and I hope everyone had a nice Easter!

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Clarke Victor Besse

Alicia (Jason) of Biggar, Sask.; his son, Raymond of Biggar, Sask., his daughter, Susan (Nick) Maguire of Biggar, Sask.; his brother, Gordon (Rita) and their family, his sisters, Doreen (Gabe) Silvernagle and their family; Jean (Don) Ruehlen and their family; as well as several brothers and sisters-in-law and their families.

He was predeceased by his wife, Lluella; sister, Nona (nee Besse) Custer; and his parents, Squirt and Agnes.

The Celebration of Life will be held at the Biggar United Church, Biggar, Sask. on FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. JoAnn Hills officiating. Eulogist, Alicia Besse; Urn Bearers, Scott Besse, Devin Besse, Ian Besse, Sean Besse, Alicia Besse. Interment to follow in Biggar Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be sent to the Biggar Museum and Gallery, Box 1598, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 or the Biggar Majestic Theatre, Box 384, Biggar SK, S0K 0M0.

Cremation and interment arrangements have been entrusted to Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar, “Our family serving your family since 1963�, 306-948-2669, grondinfuneralservicesbiggar.com gfsc1

March 24, 1929 April 15, 2017 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Clarke V i c t o r Besse, who passed away on April 15th, 2017 surrounded by his family.

Victor was born in Biggar, Sask. on March 24, 1929 to parents Clarke (Squirt) and Agnes Besse. Victor grew up, was educated and spent his entire life in the community of Biggar. Married to Lluella Dirks on June 18th, 1951 and the couple raised three sons and a daughter.

His early skill at hockey and baseball led to coaching, and to his volunteering as umpire and referee for minor sport leagues. He served the community as Referee in Chief and as Chair of the Biggar Recreation Board for several terms.

As a teenager Victor was an avid Air Cadet. During WWII he was too young to join a regular Military Service. However, as an Air Cadet instructor Victor was commissioned as an RCAF Pilot Officer in 1957 and was discharged in 1965. He has been a member of the Biggar Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion for well over 60 years. He has served the Branch in several local and zone capacities.

For his dedication to the welfare of returned Service Personnel, Victor was awarded the Legion Meritorious Service Medal.

An early interest in community affairs led Victor to become a member of the Biggar Volunteer Fire Department and achieved the position of Fire Chief, which he held until resigning in 1972 to pursue a developing interest in local politics.

He was elected to Town Council in 1974, and then to Mayor of Biggar in 1976. In this capacity he dedicated his time and talents to the Town of Biggar for 15 years until retiring in 1991.

Victor was employed by Canadian National Railways for 40 years.

He retired in 1985 as Chief Transportation Clerk, Biggar Terminal.

As well as those interests noted above, Victor has also been a member of the Biggar Masonic Lodge and was active in the congregation of Biggar United Church. He was awarded the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal for his active roles within the community of Biggar in December of 2005.

He is survived by: his son, Jim (Laurel) of Biggar, Sask. and their sons, Scott (Krista) of Claresholm, Alta; Devin (Kiley) and great grandchildren Rylan and Vonn of Martinsville, Sask.; and Ian (Kauley) of Asquith, Sask. ; his son, Gerry (Marcia) of Biggar, Sask. and their children, Sean of Biggar, Sask.; and

Terry Kim Young February 3, 1966 April 5, 2017 The family of Terry Kim Young of Saskatoon (nee Rivett, nee Zimmer) formally of Wilkie and Biggar, Sask., are sad to announce her passing on April 5th, 2017 at the age of 51.

Terry fought a short and courageous battle with cancer and passed away with family and loved ones at her side. Terry’s faith kept her strong throughout her illness and helped her accept that she would soon be going home to God’s kingdom.

Her daughters, Sarah and Jessica, her sisters, Merla and Kathy, and niece Duana along with their husbands, Alex, Kyle, Larry and Llew, filled her final weeks with love and quality time, ensuring she was comfortable as they took on the task of palliative care at Terry’s home.

Terry will be lovingly remembered by her partner, Dan Hastings; daughter, Sarah (Alex) Reddekopp and their son, Emmett; daughter, Jessica (Kyle) McCallum and their daughter Aria; sisters, Donna (Bill) Walby and daughters Morgan and Jennel and their families; Merla (Larry) Goodall and son, Drayton (Jen) and children, Noah and London, daughter, Delanie (Jeff) and children Sidney and Samantha; Kathy (Llew) Davies, and daughter Duana (Chris)

THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017

OBITUARIES and children, Mariah (Geoff), Ethan, Rhys and Liam, daughter Aaron (Dan) and children, Mabel and Landen, son Micah (Brenda) and children, Aubrey, Shelby, Katana, Meka and Anika; stepdaughter Amber (Brent) and daughter Autumn; Edward Young; and extended family.

She was predeceased by her husband, James Zimmer (2000); parents, Merle (1981), Lorraine (2001) Rivett; step-grandson, Clay (2016).

Tributes may be directed in Terry’s memory to The Optimist Club of Warman, 11-515 Central Blvd., Warman, SK, S0K 0A1 16c1

MEMORIAM

Marie Keith

November 9, 1939 - April 21, 2012 “We think of you in silence We often speak your name What would we give to hear your voice And see your face again.�

Always in our hearts, ‌your family

CARDS OF THANKS Thanks to our sponsors and supporters‌ Shop Easy Foods, Super A, Fas Gas, Pharmasave, Pizzeria Adria, Kelly’s Kitchen and Summit Meats. We also had some amazing volunteers come and help us out. from the Biggar Family Centre, BCS 2000, RBC and the Biggar Rec Valley Board. We can’t thank you enough for all your support. ‌ Biggar & District Family Centre 16c1

AUCTIONS Farm Auction for Larry Downing and Kim Downing , East of Punnichy Sask. 6.6 kms on Highway 15 and .5 kms South. Saturday April 29, 10 am, John Deere and Case Tractors, Balers, Bale Processors, Freightliner Semi, Barret Livestock trailer, Livestock Equipment, Firearms, Tools and more. Robert at 306 795 7387 or www.doubleRauctions. net PL#334142

Coming APRIL 3 - 21: ‘Bart Pragnell -Inspired Movement’ in the Biggar Museum & Gallery. In partnership with the Biggar & District Arts Council and OSAC, we are proud to have this impressive show of 23 works by the Moose Jaw artist, Bart Pragnell, who painted from the 30’s until his death in 1966. He taught at Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, and University of Alberta. We are open to you to enjoy this free exhibit, Monday to Friday, 1 - 5 p.m until April 21.

14c3 SATURDAY, APRIL 22: Biggar Skating Club’s Spring Tradeshow, (fundraiser) ‌ FREE admission. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall. 30 vendors on site. The Skating Club will be selling lunch.

15c2 MONDAY, APRIL 24: Biggar Minor Hockey Annual General Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at Biggar Jubilee Stadium 15c2 TUESDAY, APRIL 25: 7 p.m., Biggar & District Health Services Foundation Inc. Annual Meeting at Biggar Health Centre in Staff Education Room.

15c2 FRIDAY, APRIL 28: Biggar & District Arts Council presents‌ “Jack Semple BB King Tributeâ€?, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, Biggar ‌Half & Half tickets available‌ 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 12c6 FRIDAY, APRIL 28 & SATURDAY, APRIL 29: Biggar United Church Garage and Bake SALE, 907 Quebec St., use basement entrance. FRIDAY, open 5 - 8 p.m., BBQ starting at 4 p.m. SATURDAY, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. with Pancake Breakfast starting @ 9 a.m. Drop off items and baking on Thursday, 12 - 5 p.m. and Fri., 9 a.m.

- noon. Contact Jim or Linda Tapp, 306-948-2856. All donations gratefully accepted.

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Free presentation - “Cypress Hills Massacre�, APRIL 28, 7:30 pm. Jasper Cultural Centre, Maple Creek.

Archaeology conference April 27-30, Cypress Hills, SK. Contact www.thesas.ca, general@thesas.ca or 306-6644124.

TUESDAY, MAY 2: 2 p.m., “Mother of the Year Tea� at Biggar Community Hall, sponsored by Prairie Branches Enterprise. Entertainment, raffle, door prizes, bake table.

Silver Collection. Come honour ALL the ‘Mothers of the Year’. Open to everyone.

12c6 FRIDAY, MAY 12, 5-8 p.m. & SATURDAY, MAY 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PALS Garage and Bake Sale at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Donations will be accepted Wednesday afternoons between 1-3 p.m. or after church. Call Cindy Hoppe at 306-9482947 if you have items for pickup.

Proceeds will be used to send kids to camp this summer.

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INVITATIONS SATURDAY, APRIL 29: 8 p.m., Come and help Ed and Cairin Guran celebrate their 55th Anniversary with a dance at the Czech Hall.

Absolutely no cards or gifts. Come and enjoy the evening!

14p4 SUNDAY, APRIL 30: 2 - 4 p.m., Please join us for Mother-to-Be Shower for Jaylynn Silvernagle and baby girl (due May 31, 2017) at Westwinds Centennial Room, Westwinds Motor Hotel, Biggar. Bring any size package of Pampers and enter to win a door prize.

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Wanted Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 tfn MAIN STREET GARAGE SALE is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393.

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Saskatchewan records strong manufacturing sales growth Manufacturing sales in Saskatchewan increased by 22.7 per cent in February 2017, compared to the previous year (seasonally adjusted).

This was the second highest percentage increase among the provinces - significantly higher than the national average of 6.8 per cent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once again, Saskatchewan has experienced strong growth in manufacturing sales, leading the west and well above Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average,â&#x20AC;? Economy Minister Jeremy Harrison said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These numbers point to a manufacturing sector that is strong and resilient, offering a diversity of high quality products to markets across Canada and the world.â&#x20AC;?

On a monthly basis, Saskatchewanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manufacturing sales were up by 0.4 per cent, compared to January 2017 (seasonally adjusted). The province ranked second in percentage growth in Western Canada and third among all provinces.

Areas with major gains on an annual basis (seasonally adjusted) were chemical manufacturing, food manufacturing and wood manufacturing, with increases of 21.7 per cent, 19.1 per cent, and 16.9 per cent respectively.

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THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017

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

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DUPEROW CO-OP ANNUAL MEETING and SUPPER Oh, the humanity! . . . Biggar Central School Senior Band members hit the streets of Biggar, playing at various businesses in, let’s say, an irregular fashion! A unique fund raiser entitled “Pay Them to Stop Playing” had the musicians just playing a various locations, refusing to stop until a bit of cash exchanged hands!

The money will be used for their upcoming band trip in May, and trust us, they really are a talented group of musicians. Honest! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

THURSDAY, APRIL 27 Springwater Community Hall Springwater, Sask.

Shrimp Enchiladas

recipe, but these can also be replaced with minced onions if you prefer.

There is a bit of assembly required for this

recipe, but I find the end result worth it, and I hope you do too.

Happy Cooking!

Shrimp Enchiladas (makes 10 small enchiladas) 10 small 4-inch flour tortillas; 1 tbsp canola oil or grapeseed oil; 1/4 cup minced shallots; 1 minced canned chipotle pepper; 340g raw shrimp or small prawns, no shells; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1 - 796 ml can of diced tomatoes;

1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1 tsp sugar; 170g Monterey Jack cheese, sliced or grated; Sour cream as garnish, optional.

1.) Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spread a small bit of oil in a 9x13 baking Chef Dez dish with a paper towel. Lay the 10 small flour tortillas out on the counter or on a baking sheet.

2.) Heat a pan over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil, 1/4 cup shallots, 1 chipotle pepper, shrimp, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, the whipping cream, and 1/2 cup of the diced tomatoes. Cook while stirring until the shrimp are just cooked through, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Distribute this shrimp mixture with a slotted spoon evenly on the tortillas. Roll up each tortilla and place them seam side down into the prepared 9x13 baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce in the pan over the rolled tortillas.

3.) Return the pan to the heat. Add the other 1 tbsp oil, 1/4 cup shallots, and 1 chipotle pepper

Chef Dez on cooking

1 tbsp canola oil or grapeseed oil; 1/4 cup minced shallots; 1 minced canned chipotle pepper;

and sauté for 1 minute.

Add the remaining diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and the sugar. Cook until thickened. Spoon over the rolled enchiladas and top with the cheese.

4.) Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese melts and turns lightly golden. Serve with the optional sour cream.

Send your food/cooking questions to dez@ chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 6R4. Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Travel Host and Cookbook Author. Visit him at chefdez.com.

Supper • 6 p.m.

Tickets at door $10, RSVP to store by April 20 • • • •

Meeting to follow • 7:30 p.m.

PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2016 OFFICERS’ REPORTS ELECTION OF DIRECTORS DISCUSSION OF FUTURE DIRECTIONS

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I try to find any excuse to switch up our daily home meals to keep things exciting and new.

With the Mexican celebration Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for the fifth of May) coming up next month, it is a perfect time to share this recipe with you.

If you don’t care for shrimp/prawns, then substitute with fish or strips of raw chicken.

Canned chipotle peppers can easily be found in the Mexican food section of practically any grocery store. These small cans usually contain a handful of peppers in them, so make sure you freeze the remaining ones for future use.

This recipe calls for two of these peppers in total, but to make it milder, just use two halves instead. I like minced shallots in this

2007 Moduline Mobile Home - To Be Moved 1,520 sq. ft. mobile home with open concept main living area features cathedral ceilings and a large skylight in the kitchen. The kitchen has plenty of storage thanks to the walk-in pantry and built-in buffet and hutch. Adjacent to the living room is a bonus room currently used as a home office. The master bedroom features a walk-in closet and ensuite bath. Completing the layout are two additional bedrooms, four piece bathroom, and a laundry room with storage cupboards. Negotiable with the sale is an addition used as a porch/mudroom complete with two large closets.

Reduced to sell! $107,000

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