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St. Gabriel School put on their annual Christmas concert, suitably named for the holiday. The beautiful and modern reminder of what the Christmas season is really about was played to perfection by the eager young actors. Heart warming and with a wonderful message, the play was a perfect relief in a hustlebustle world. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
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Operation Santa says thank you! Asquith is a caring town, full of good neighbours. The community of Asquith has proved it by their tremendous response to Operation Santa! Groceries, toys, knitted mitts and toques and cash donations were received, allowing Operation Santa to make Christmas and grocery hampers. Maple Leaf, thanks to Doug and Crystal Haugrud, made up meat hampers. Coca-Cola, thanks to Candace Dirkzwager, donated pop and juices This year we provided hampers and groceries to 15 family units, in which
there were 22 children. People who received the hampers have expressed thanks again and again. You met a physical need and touched many hearts! Money received went directly to the hampers and was spent at local merchants. We hope that the spirit of “Operation Santa� will be a continuing success in 2019. Asquith and the surrounding area is a wonderful community and we thank you for your help and support in helping Christmas be a little bit brighter for many in our community!
Acacia hold Installation of 2019 officers by Urla Tyler for Acacia OES Following the regular business of Acacia Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star, the chapter welcomed Nancy Stewart as an affiliate into the Order. Visitors from Corinthian Chapter, Govan, Sask. were welcomed. Reports were given by finance committee on annual donations to heart, cancer, alzheimers, parkinsons,
International Peace Gardens, ESTARL, Service/Guide Dogs, Saskatchewan Libraries, International Star Headquarters, Washington, DC. Members reported on monthly birthdays, eyeglasses collection, toque/hat and Bags for Cancer Patients being made, fundraisers for Service/Guide Dogs, membership, sick and visiting, visitations
Time for Santa . . . St. Gabriel School students had their chance to bend the ear of Santa, December 5, putting in their wishes for Christmas morning. Santa was, without question, the most popular guy at the school! (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
and functions at other chapters, and fun coffee
parties. Open Installation
followed under the direction of Debbie Robinson and fellow members. Bev Otsuka, Past Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan was installed as Worthy Matron and Jim Reid as Worthy Patron along with the full core of 2019 officers. An addemdum on Hands was narrated by Worthy Matron and the new officers were each given a ribbon to wear. Proficiency tests will be reviewed/studied before each meeting over a bag lunch starting in February. The
membership are looking forward to energetic and informative year. Elizabeth McMahon and Si Campbell, as immediate Past Matron and Past Patron, were escorted to the Altar and signed our Holy Bible. They were commended on their year of Star fundraisers, functions and productive meetings. The delicious turkey/ ham supper and all the trimmings by group 3 was enjoyed by over 30 people to bring wonderful afternoon of fellowship to a close.
This W Th We eek . . . Newly installed officers of Acacia, front row, l to r, Eric Rann, Associate Patron, Bev Otsuka, Worthy Matron, Jim Reid, Worthy Patron, Robin Isabelle, Associate Matron; second row, Donna Sweet, Debbie Robinson, Irene Thiessen-Campbell, Laraine Wood,
Nancy Pike; back row, Marion Kelly, Vera McNeil, Jean Scarlet-Cooper, Elizabeth McMahon, Linda White, Urla Tyler and Carol Fowke-Burns; missing, Myrtle Robinson and Bonnah Busch. Photo for Independent by Elizabeth McMahon)
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A look back at 2018 Stopping to take stock of the events of the past year is the usual custom at this time of year. Reflecting on the past and the year’s events can be humbling and exhilarating at the same time. As I look over the columns of 2018 they are a mix of events and seasonal information. Writing a column every week stretches the brain. Formulating a topic and then researching that same topic provides for some interesting reading along the way. Let’s face it, sometimes writers block creeps in. Some authors call it “muse”. January started out with Robert Burns and snowmen. The Scots celebrate the birthday of one of their most famous poets, Robbie Burns on January 25. The presentation of the haggis is the highlight of any Burns evening. This is the heart of the winter season. Cold temperatures and heavy snowfall is not unusual. This was written in the January 15 column. “The winter of 1794-95 record-
February came along and with it Valentines Day - the day of chocolate and flowers and romance. The column on the 12th is all about the beverage -- hot chocolate. The Mayans were the first to serve this delightful drink. Or should I say medicinal drink as there are some who claim that Peggy Hasein hot chocolate can cure liver and stomach diseases. Maya Angelou was a black civil rights activist and author. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays; several books of poetry and whenever I need a quote it seems Angelou always tops the list. Here’s a goodie, “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” In April we waited and waited for spring to arrive. It never really did in 2018. So, the only option was to write a column about keeping your sense of humour. A good hearty laugh helps to relax the body. It relieves physical tension by relaxing your muscles for up to 45 minutes after. So, if you are feeling down, permit yourself a good hearty belly laugh and see if that changes your outlook. May was abuzz with news about the Royal Wedding. So, it was appropriate that there should be some mention of that. Two columns focused on flowers used in royal wedding bouquets, in particular the sprig of
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ed some of the coldest temperatures ever. January of that year saw -21 degrees C in London. The cold began on Christmas Eve and lasted until late March. Again the Thames froze, as did the Severn. The French army took advantage of conditions and tried to invade the Netherlands using the frozen rivers. The Dutch were hampered by the fact that its fleet was stuck in the harbor.”
myrtle. The flowers are rather pretty -- fragrant, white, fluffy flowers. The berry is round and purple black in colour. The leaves are glossy and pointed and give off a fragrant aroma when crushed. Another flower used quite often is lily of the valley. This flower is also the birth flower of May. It is an extremely invasive and poisonous plant but very, very pretty. June . . . and summer finally came. It was barbecue season. Time to get out the hotdogs. Now we go from June into July. A time when the lazy days of summer roll around. Lake season or pool season whatever your choice. Canada Day and time to test your knowledge of Canada with a few citizenship questions. Three oceans border Canada -- Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific. Sam Steele was a frontier hero, a proud Mountie and soldier of the Queen who contributed to our history. July is also baseball season. Babe Ruth said, “Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world.” And Yogi Berra said, “Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too.” Both these great players agree with a large number of fans. It is estimated that every year 56,000,000 attend major league baseball games. At this time of year Farmers Markets are in full swing. In August National Farmers Market Week was celebrated. Whether it be indoors or outdoors,
booths, stalls or tents the atmosphere will reflect the culture of the community and the
local economy. The size may vary but you will find the same produce -- fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and maybe prepared food and beverages. I took time out to include some trivia about science. A jiffy is an actual unit of time: 1/100th of a second. According to Genesis 1:20-22, the chicken came before the egg.
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It’s a New Year! We’re exploding with gratitude for all the great people we’ve had the opportunity to get to know this past year. Here’s to you and to many wonderful times ahead.
Happy New Year!
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From the stroke of midnight to December 31, we hope 2019 is bursting with happiness, fun and success. Customers and friends like you light up every day for us, and we’re extremely grateful for your support. Thanks, and best wishes to you and yours as you ring in the New Year! We welcome our newest members in the Landis Branch.
Board, Management and Staff Main (Biggar) Branch, Perdue Branch and Landis Branch
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Jim Reiter, MLA
Rosetown-Elrose Constituency 215 Main Street, Rosetown Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00 Tel: 306-882-4105 Fax: 306-882-4108 Toll free; 1-855-762-2233 E-mail: jimreitermla@sasktel.net Box 278, Rosetown SK S0L 2V0 Please call with questions or concerns
SEASON’S GREETINGS!
The wreaths and the trees and the parties Aren’t what we need to convey It’s the birth of our Saviour, Jesus The real reason for this holiday.
We wish to thank our loyal customers, and wish you the best in 2019.
Biggar Electrical Services 306-948-5291 Adrian and Barbara de Haan, Lyle Zbeeshko
“The Necklace” I think that this all started a long time ago when I was a school boy (believe it! Y.T. did go to school years ago!). When I read a passage somewhere that: “There are sermons in stones and life in everything! I’m not sure who wrote it, Browning or one of the writers of his time. But from then on Y.T. had a feeling that stones were almost human (although obviously they are not!). From then on Y.T. (Yours Truly!), whenever I saw an odd stone, picked it up with the hope that it might tell me its sermon! Resulting in a big collection of “odd” stones. Along with what arrowhead (later stolen) from our empty house! There got to be quite a few of them! Now of course is now, many years later, someone will find many of those small rocks around the places where we have lived and mebbe listen to some of those “sermons,”
Happy New Year!!! Wishing all of our customers and friends a happy, healthy and festive New Year! We look forward to sharing more good times with you in 2019, so please stay safe and celebrate responsibly.
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eh? Time passed and as I grew older and went a few more places Y.T. kept up with his hobby of “petrology”. Many times Y.T. found rocks that interested him, some with small fossils -- even one with what was known as “honeycomb coral”, larger than the one they had at the U of S. Later in life when working at Outlook I walked the unfilled gravel lined canals and found many interesting (to me) stones, one of which was a softball sized one of red basalt dotted here and there with white “phenocript”, a really beautiful stone. In his travels Y.T. had never seen one like it except at the university museum in Toronto. Sometime later I got Al Bakke of the “Rock Shop” in Saskatoon to make a beautiful necklace of it when Phyllis and Y.T. first got married. We spent the first evening on our “honeymoon” watching the picture show called “The Necklace”, and feeling that I would make a lousy husband, I wanted to at least give her a real “keepsake”. As it turned out (thank heavens!) she kept the necklace (and me!) for some 71 years. So we got old, eh? And when she died in her sleep sometime ago, some of our family found the necklace among her stuff. So here we are! Or were! No more roaming the countryside staring at the ground. It would be nice to think that someone will value it as a part of their past too! After all, “There is sermons in stones”, eh? Mebbe this little bit must seem kind of short to many readers, but I fear that Y.T. always sez too much anyway! Okay? I also hate to put sentiment on the same page as this stuff, but this bit is about stones, eh? Well my name is “Mason” eh? Golfing, a la Perdue, is over for this year, but I feel that Y.T. must tell this one again. There is a whole book of wise golf sayings somewhere, and I figure that this one would be one of the last, but is a personal one and even when I write it for the third time somehow is one that the ardent golf types have
never heard before. Attention all Perdue golfers! We’ve got to go back a little way for this one!
Ye Olde Pensive Patio Bob Mason
When Y.T. had bulbar polio (in the 1950’s) his voice changed a little bit and the voice therapy people made me recite the same lines every time they saw me. This led me to recite some stuff, and every now and then Y.T. would recite some to himself!
One sunny day (years ago!) I was all by myself, resting on a bench at the course, reciting a few lines, when a cart containing two young golfers drove up. Apparently they noticed my lips moving... “Were you talking to that big rock,” they said! “Of course I was talking to it,” I replied. “That big rock is an old friend of mine! We used to have lunch together when I formed out in the hills! And when you talk to a rock you don’t get any sass! No argument! I was just having a fine discussion with it when you guys drove up! You fellows golf on through because we haven’t finished our conversation yet!” The two young hairy legged golfers teed off and drove away shaking their heads! Well! You can’t win ‘em all, eh? Like I say, our patio time is nearly over for this year! Mebbe, just mebbe next...
Friendship • Love • Joy • Peace Prosperity • Health • Fun • Success Laughter • Adventure
Wishing You a New Year Filled with Every Happiness!
Campbell Accounting Services Rod and Jennifer Campbell 117 - 3rd Ave. West., Biggar
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Biggar Liquor Board Store Lana and Cindy • 306-948-3575
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Harvest depends on the weather When farmers look used in making cereals October and most proback on 2018 there and baked goods. No one ducers were able to get is little wants to eat off-colour all, or at doubt one cereal flakes. So buyleast a memory majority of ers pay less when grain will linger grades are lower. their crop longest, at The combination of in the bin. least among lower price based grades, While Prairie proand higher production getting the ducers and costs to dry grain, no crop off that will be doubt cut into the profitthe field the seemability of farm operations is always ingly neverthis year. the key to ending fall. It could have been far harvest, a Harvest worse had the weather year like actunot improved late, but this one ally started it was still a trying hardoes mean early, and vest for producers who added thankhad to have faced more costs for fully so. stress than normal due producers, Calvin Daniels The acres taken off “weather is not in August saved harvest and lost revalways co-operative for a number of farmenues. ers because when the Much of the to the needs of weather turned it stayed crop needed farmers . . .” miserable for weeks. It’s drying, and not too difficult to find there is a cost farmers with stories of to that process not turning a wheel on to weather condiwhich farmers had to their combines for a tions. bear. month, and the few who And the hangAnd crops, in pardid were taking off grain over of the extendticular cereal crops, that needed to be dried ed harvest will be degrade when left in the immediately. felt into the spring field in wet conditions. It could have been a of 2019. The colour of the seed disaster although the With crops comchanges and that can be weather did steady in ing off late, and an issue if the grain is
Agriculture
December 17, 2018 Dear Member, Duperow Co-op is pleased to present you with the enclosed payment. The board of directors declared an equity repayment to all eligible members, including seniors and the general membership. The payment is based on 2017 purchases as stated on your Feb 3, 2018 equity statement. The general payment is 50% of the allocation less withholding tax. Eligible seniors, age 65 in 2018, who apply, are paid all but $200, which can also be paid out if the member wishes to end his membership. The board maintained the equity ceiling at $13,000, so members whose equity exceeds $13,000 receive that excess in this payment. We require members to accumulate $200 in equity before they receive an equity payment. The cheques (520) range in size from the minimum $10 to $22,154. Following is a summary of payment details with comparison to previous years: General payment Seniors, estates Withholding tax
2015 2016 2017 2018 4 YEAR TOTAL 297,130 245,002 213,036 241,445 117,661 71,359 155,027 112,615 67,509 52,701 49,097 54,353 482,300 369,062 417,160 408,413 $1,676,935
This payment rewards the community for participating in the co-operative ownership of Duperow Coop, Federated Co-operatives Limited, the Regina Co-op Upgrader/Refinery, and the Co-op Retailing System. Thank you for your support and we wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Ted Craig, Manager Collin Gabriel, Preside President
Greg Eppich, Secretary
Andrew Haynes, Vice Vice-president
Bob Atkinson, Director
Jamie Lehnert, Direct Director
John Bennett, Director
Holiday Hours Hou for Duperow Store Monday December 24, open until Noon 25, 26 Closed December D Closed December 2 Open December 27, 28, 31 Dec Closed January 1 Ja January 2 Open Jan
farmers having to focus on harvest operations almost until the first snow arrived, fall work such as fertilizer application will not have been completed on many farms. It is the same scenario in terms of fall preparation of stubble, and in some cases there will be crop still to deal with in the spring. The unfinished operations means more work will have to be carried out in the spring in order to plant the normal amount of acres. There will be definite time pressures on seeding operations, and weather will need to cooperate for everything to get done in a timely fashion. As the just past harvest illustrated weather is not always co-operative to the needs of farmers, but time will tell after our winter passes.
Randy Weekes, MLA Biggar - Sask Valley Constituency Office 106- 3rd Ave. West, Box 1413 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0
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WISHING YOU A HAPPY, HEALTHY & PROPEROUS
2019 We know we have much to celebrate this year, including the privilege of serving great people like you!
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May your year be fitted with good times, good friends and good fortune. We thank you for your generous support and look forward to serving you again.
Management and staff
Hwy #4, Biggar, • 306-948-1753 One of the most important days of her life! . . . When you get a chance to talk to Santa, you make the most of it, and here, this wee one, mom in tow, makes her point during the Biggar Legion’s annual Santa Day, December 15. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
It’s Time to Say…
Happy New Year! Time sure flies when we’re having fun with great customers and friends like you. We wish you all the best!
Spyder AutoBody 306-948-2044 Fred, Patsy, Curtis, Teagon
Neighbourly News Continued from page 5 Women blink twice as often as men. The average person walks the equivalent of five times around the world in a lifetime. Jules Verne said, “Science, my boy, is made up of mistakes, but they are mistakes which it is useful to make, because they lead little by little to the truth.” The classic tale of four young women and their lives are still relevant today. Little Women was one of my favourite books and is a classic. Meg,
Happy Holidays
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Jo, Beth and Amy are strong women in their own ways and are role models. One avid reader stated it this way, “You could say that strong females in literature, TV and every other medium have slowly shaped the minds of modern strong women”. On September 30, many events were planned at Orchard House in Concord to celebrate the sesquicentennial of Louisa May Alcott’s famous book. September’s columns were about the benefits of reading. Reading is good for the brain. That famous quote by Joseph Addison “reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body” has some merit. Studies show that reading does make you smarter. Reading increases the blood flow and improves connectivity in the brain. I hope everyone took the reading challenge and picked 12 books (one a month) to start. October is all about harvest and the wonderful food you can create with the bounty. A column devoted entirely to apples makes your mouth water just by reading the recipes. November everyone is gearing up for the Christmas season. We no sooner get Remembrance Day over and the Christ-
mas parties start. December is all about
preparing for the holidays.
Dashing through the Snow to deliver Our Best Wishes As we dash toward Christmas Day, we’d like to wish you and yours a very happy holiday! Hope it’s merry and bright with just the right amount of excitement. We appreciate your patronage, and we wish you all the best!
~ Landis ~ Don, Mallory, Perry, Cole and Court 306-658-2002
Randy Weekes, M.L.A. Biggar-Sask Valley Constituency 306-948-4880, toll free 1-877-948-4880 Box 1413, 106-3rd Avenue West, Biggar Even though snow is blanketing the landscape, we’re warmed by having such good friends and neighbors around us this season. We hope you have a joyful and festive holiday, and a very happy and healthy year ahead.
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Sports tickled the funny bone in 2018 Part two of the year-inreview quips and quotes from 2018: • Reader John Choi, asking a question of columnist Norman Chad of the Washington Post: “After the disastrous G-7 summit, do you think relations with Canada would improve if we let them win the Stanley Cup every once in
awhile?” • Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com (Hampton, Va.): “No disrespect intended, but Stanley Cup winning Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin looks like he sleeps in the woods.” • Comedy writer Jim Barach: “A hot dog shot out of a cannon by the Phillie Phanatic injured a
fan. Which was still less harmful than if they had actually caught and eaten it.” • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Brewers pitcher Adrian Houser made it through an inning of relief against the Phillies despite vomiting — twice. If ever a guy deserved to be called a hurler.” • Randy Turner of the Winnipeg Free Press, on Twitter: “I could be mistaken, but the problem with Tavares signing in Toronto is that I fear the Leafs will now get a disproportionate amount of attention from the national media.” • RJ Currie again: “The CFL Eskimos are talking with the Inuit about changing their team name, which
out Ricky romantically giving Danica a dozen long-stemmed socket
reportedly means ‘eaters of raw meat.’ I always thought it meant ‘eliminate Bombers from playoffs.’” • Another one from Currie: “Reuters reports an India ATM stopped working because a rat got in and ate thousands of dollars in cash before choking. Probably how the Cleveland Cavaliers feel about JR Smith.” • Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “Daniel Cormier defeated Stipe Miocic to win the heavyweight championship at UFC 226. The obvious question arising from the bout? Who on Earth names their baby boy ‘Stipe’” • Comedian Argus Hamilton, with a World Cup update: “The Russian team that lost to Croatia will now be known as Team Siberia.” • Mike Bianchi of the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel, on the breakup of NASCAR’s power couple, Ricky Stenhouse and Danica Patrick: “Valentine’s Day in the garage at Daytona just won’t be the same with-
year, $76 million contract with the Magic ‘brought tears to my eyes.’ “The first confirmed case of someone who actually was crying all the way to the bank.” • RJ Currie: “It’s staggering how much airtime sports networks devoted to Tiger Woods not winning the British Open. As for the actual winner, what’s the Italian term for chopped liver?”
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With best wishes to you and your family for a happy, healthy and prosperous year. We’re truly grateful for your generous support.
PERDUE AGENCIES LTD. 801 - 6th St., Perdue, Sask.
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CHEERS! As we pop open a New Year, we, the management of Biggar Bowl, would like to share our best wishes with all of our valued friends and customers here in the community. Thanks for the oupouring of support you’ve shown us!
BIGGAR BOWL Management and staff 119 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar 306-948-2255
Happy New Year & many thanks! Your generous support makes it all possible, and your friendship makes it all worthwhile.
Grondin Funeral Services Ltd. 306-948-2669
Thanks for choosing us. We greatly appreciate your trust and support!
805 Main Street, Biggar 306-948-2248
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wrenches and a box of chocolate-covered lug nuts.” • Mike Bianchi again, after Aaron Gordon said signing his four-
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A Toast To You At The New Year As we lift our glasses,we’re filled with cheer; As we recall the good friends we’ve made this year! May your good days be many, and your troubles few, That’s our New Year’s wish for you!
Parrish & Heimbecker Par Limited Hanover Junction Biggar, Sask.
306-948-1990 3 www.parrishandheimbecker.com
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May the coming year be filled with peace, prosperity and plenty of good times.
BIGGAR COURIER ‌operating from 802 Main St., Biggar • 306-948-7524
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Hope the coming year is filled with cause for celebration for our many good friends.
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To all our acquaintances both old and new, goes our gratitude and our best wish, too!
Happy New Year! Angie’s Hair Salon & Barber Shop Angie, Sherry, Tammy, and Trevor
219 Main St., Biggar • 306-948-3696
Happy New Year
It’s time for holiday fun and gathering the family together to share a warm, wonderful festivity. We hope the holidays bring everything you want! We wish you and yours the best season ever.
Toot yer Holiday Horn . . . Biggar Central School Band students hit the stage at the Majestic Theatre, December 13 for their annual Christmas Concert. The talented musicians of the school put one and all in the holiday mood! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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Management and Staff
AGI-Envirotank 401 Hwy #4 South, Biggar • 306-948-5262
• ESPYs host Danica Patrick, on Tiger Woods: “Why do people keep talking about Tiger
LET’S CELEBRATE!
THANKS FOR GIVING US SO MUCH TO BE EXCITED ABOUT IN THE NEW YEAR. YOUR TRUST MEANS THE WORLD TO US!
Excell Tire operating under Integra Tire Auto Centre
306-948-3376
Chris, Raelynn, Ron, Damon, Dayce, Don, Dale, Shawn, Tyrelle
We’re filled with gratitude for good folks like you at the New Year and always. Happy New Year! Thanks and Best Wishes.
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Management and staff Wilkie, Sask. 306-843-3113
Woods when he isn’t winning? I mean, who does he think he is? Me?” • Comedian Eric Stangel on Twitter, on Johnny Football’s first CFL game: “Just saw Manziel’s stats. Are there any football leagues north of Canada?” • Seth Meyers on NBC: “The New York Mets suffered their worst loss in franchise history last night losing to the Washington Nationals 25-4. It was so bad that even the ceremonial first pitch was hit for a triple.” • Peter Maher, former Calgary Flames radio play-by-play announcer, on now-retired forward Jarome Iginla’s 60-plus fights in the NHL: “I think he won them all. At least he did on the radio.” • Comedian Argus Hamilton again, after $2 million worth of Red Bull was stolen in Belgium: “How do these thieves sleep at night?” • Randy Turner again, on Twitter: “it’s a little known fact that in Hell the background noise is an endless stream of callers to an open line radio show after the Bombers lose.” • Browns assistant coach Bob Wylie, on ESPN’s ‘Hard Knocks,’ on why he’s not a fan of modern training techniques: “We won two world wars without stretching.” • Jim Barach again: “Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks has admitted to federal charges of insider trading. It was the worst
advice he ever took other than being told to sign
with the Browns.”
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Hope It’s a Banner Year! We loved serving you every day this past year! We thank you for your patronage and look
M & N Repair Mike, Darlene and staff
701-4th Ave. E, Truck Route East, Biggar • 306-948-3996 Wishing you a season filled with
lots of love, laughter and joy. For all your support, we are deeply grateful.
Jann, Solana and family
306-948-5453
We’d like to take this opportunity to wish all of our friends, customers and neighbours a happy and healthy New Year. Thanks!
Leslie’s Drugstore Tina, Ashlyn, Baylee, Jean, Cristina, Kate and families 306-948-3397 www.lesliesdrugstore@sasktel.net
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Time for Santa . . . St. Gabriel School students had their chance to bend the ear of Santa, December 5, putting in their wishes for Christmas morning. Santa was, without question, the most popular guy at the school! (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
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We really mean it when we say that we loved every minute of serving you this past year. Happy New Year and sincere thanks to each and every one of you. We look forward to seeing you again in the new year.
E-Kay Enterprises Management and Staff 201 Turnbull Ave., Biggar
306-948-2544
103 - 2ND AVE. E., BIGGAR • 306-948-2266 STORE HOURS • MON. - FRI., 9 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Wishing You Pure Joy in the New Year We appreciate your trust in us.
Thanks for your loyal support and friendship
• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com, on Packers QB Aaron Rodgers’ $134 million contract extension: “In related news expect Green Bay to announce beer and brats can now be paid for with an interest-free loan.” • Patti Dawn Swansson in the River City Renegade, on Blue Bombers struggling quarterback Matt Nichols: “He couldn’t be less popular if he made rabbit stew out of the Easter Bunny.” • Eric Stangel again, via Twitter, on the downside of having 73 fantasyfootball teams: “I’m rooting for and against every player on every play.” • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “The Cleveland Browns won, so Bud
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Light unlocked beer coolers all over town with 300 bottles of beer in them. They decided this was smarter than their other promotion: Free Whisky and Chainsaws.” • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “The Cavaliers — despite the departure of LeBron James — are still the team to beat in the Eastern Conference, Cleveland centre Tristan Thompson told reporters. Oddsmakers immediately made Thompson the morning-line favourite for first NBA player to get drug-tested this season.” • Sheldon Ocker, on Twitter: “Umpire Angel Hernandez has had three calls overturned at first in Boston-NY game three. One more and he wins a $50 gift card to LensCrafters.” • RJ Currie again: “I drove in St. John’s, Newfoundland, last week on a highway named after local skip Brad Gushue. It was great: no matter how many mistakes I made, it was someone else’s fault.” • Headline in the onion. com: “Manny Machado Denies Playing Dirty After Late Slide Into Pitcher’s Mound.” • Norman Chad of the Washington Post, talking about J.R. Smith and Nick Young in his NBA preview: “At the moment, Smith is with the Cleveland Cavaliers
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Hope It’s Feative, Hope It’s Fun,
Hope It’s Lucky For Everyone! Our best wishes to you and yours at the New Year.
Thanks for doing business with us!
Biggar Esso …from all of the staff 306-948-3600
Welcome The Season!
There may be a chill in the air at the holiday season, But we’re filled with much warmth and you are the reason. So to our many good friends both far and near,
We bid a most joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you to our customers for their support.
1-866-934-6675/306-934-6675
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Thinking of You At The New Year As the celebration begins, we recall the good times we’ve had this past year serving you, and hope that wherever life takes you in the year ahead, that you are blessed with much love, happiness and good fortune.
With our sincere appreciation for your invaluable friendship and support!
Main Street Market 115 Main St., Biggar Shirley and staff • 306-948-3337
May the coming year bring you peace, prosperity, love, friendship and good fortune!
Management and staff 306-948-2706
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CO-ED FITNESS FACILITY Personal Training, Kickboxing, Sweat with Brett Fitness Classes, Nutrition Consulting OPEN… - 7 days a week -- 5 a.m. - 11 p.m.
With warm wishes from all of us for a happy,healthyandprosperous2019. … Brett Barber and staff
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All the world’s a stage . . . Christmas just wouldn’t be the same with out the annual Carol Festival, and here, kids hit the stage during the noon hour performance, eagerly and enthusiastically putting all in the holiday mood. (Independent Photos by Ana Irvine)
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Biggar Housing Authority is seeking a MEAL PROGRAM PROVIDER to prepare and serve one meal per week. Safe food handling certificate required. Resume accepted until January 4, 2019 to Biggar Housing Authority, Box 241, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 49c4
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Member Services Representative
SALES AGRONOMIST Duperow Co-op is recruiting for the position of Sales Agronomist for the New Agro Centre location in Biggar. This position will start out of the Duperow Coop office in Duperow, Saskatchewan and then transition to the new location in Biggar spring of 2019. We are seeking individuals who have a desire to provide high performance customer service and wishes to be part of a professional team with the same goals. The primary role for this position will be to develop new sales and agronomy programs for the Duperow Co-operative member-owners as well as assist in the transition to the new agro site in Biggar. The successful candidate will be able to evolve and grow based on the needs for the association and its members. This position will spend much of their time working closely with farm clients in providing a variety of farm related services and products. You will become the customers trusted advisor for their operations around our products and services including but not limited to Crop Protection, Agronomy, Seed, (including bulk seed), and Fertilizer. The successful applicant will create and track customer farm cropping plans, client quotes, and work with the General Manager in managing inventory and inventory requirements. Work with General Manager in developing and maintaining marketing programs as well as other duties as assigned. Successful candidates will have agriculture sales and agronomy experience or a desire to exceed in the agriculture industry. You will also enjoy working with Farm Clients in many areas of their operation. Customer service skills and the ability to develop working relationships as part of a team are essential. Candidates must have: ˝ A valid Class 5 driver’s license ˝ Degree or Diploma in Agriculture ˝ Certified Crop Advisor designation or ability to attain within 2 years of employment.
If you enjoy working with people, this may be the summer job for you! The core function of this position is to provide excellent service to our members in the delivery of cash services and other credit union products and services. Duties may also include marketing functions such as assisting with event planning and promotions. This position reports to the Member Services Team Leader; it is a temporary, full-time position for the term May –August 2019 (Monday-Friday). The successful candidate will be a confident individual with a positive attitude who shows initiative, can work independently and is friendly, outgoing and reliable. Minimum Grade 12 education is required, along with a working knowledge of computers and technology. Cashhandling experience would be beneficial. The salary for the position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to students attending post-secondary education in the upcoming term. Interested? Submit your resume by January 18, 2019 to: Biggar & District Credit Union P.O. Box 670 BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0 Attn: Human Resources Email: cathy.hicks@biggar.cu.sk.ca We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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Duperow Co-operative serves West Central Saskatchewan communities of Duperow, Biggar, Springwater and Ruthilda. The Co-operative Retailing System offers a comprehensive salary and benefit package with excellent opportunities for advancement. Please apply with resume by email to:
duperowco-op@sasktel.net Attention: Ted Craig, General Manager We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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
OBITUARIES Jean Frances FORSYTH (nee Nawrocki) October 6, 1936 - December 7, 1018 On Friday December 7, 2018, Mrs. Jean Frances Forsyth of F Oliver, B.C., passed away peacefully at Sunnybank Centre Palliative Care, at the age of 82 years. y Jean was born October 6, 1936 at Oc the Nawrocki family farm N home near Sylvania, Sask. After she graduated from high school, she went to the Teachers College in Saskatoon, Sask. In 1956 she took a teaching position at a country school in Caputh, near Biggar, Sask. It was there she met her future husband, Sherman Forsyth. They were married January 4 ,1958 and soon after moved to Perow, B.C. In the spring of 1958, they moved to Hazelton, B.C. She was predeceased by her daughters, Deborah and Diana Forsyth; and son, Brent Forsyth; parents, John & Polly Nawrocki; sister, Della Robertson; and brother, Mike Nawrocki. Jean will be fondly remembered by her loving family including her husband of 60 years, Sherman; sons, Bruce Forsyth and Doug Forsyth (Marina); daughters Patricia (Trish) Seidler (David); Loretta Taylor (John); and grandchildren, Gavin, Brendan and Caitlin Forsyth, Megan, Karisa and Erik Seidler, and Christian and Mitchell Taylor. Also, her brother, Orest Nawrocki (Lucille) and family; brother-in-law, Gordon Robertson and family; and sister-in-law, Marion Nawrocki and family. Jean devoted her life to raising and
OBITUARIES looking after her family. After moving to Oliver in 1990, Jean became a member of the Oliver Curling Club and continued her membership with The Studebaker Drivers Club for a total of 31 years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and friends, her hobbies of sewing, crafts, pottery, gardening and wine making. She also enjoyed spending some winters in Arizona. Jean won many Home Winemaking Awards from the Festival of the Grape and the Rock Creek Fair. Donations are gratefully accepted for the Alzheimer Society and or the Oliver Curling Club. Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www. nunes-pottinger.com. A Memorial Service will be held in Oliver at some point in the new year, an urn interment will be held at the Two Mile Cemetery in the spring or summer, to honour and celebrate the life of Jean; a most loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. 1c1
Mary EGROFF February 1, 1922 - December 18, 2018 Mary Egroff, aged 96 years, formerly of Perdue, SK, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 at her residence in Extendicare in Moose Jaw, SK. Mary was born on February 1st, 1922 in Stetichevo, Poland and came to Canada in August 1939 on one of the last ships to leave Poland before the official outbreak of World War II. Her family settled in the Arelee, SK district. Mary quickly learned to speak, read, and write English, and regarded the Bible as her favourite textbook. She married Nickolas Egroff on June 17th, 1940. After a year of homesteading, they moved to Struan, SK, then to Perdue where Nick set up a blacksmith and welding shop. Mary lovingly tended a huge vegetable garden, and was especially fond of her tomatoes. She enjoyed baking, sewing, and even in her senior years, continued to create wool quilts for everyone in her growing family. Mary had many friends in the Perdue area and particularly enjoyed attending the United Church there. When Nick passed away in 1999, Mary moved to Saskatoon, SK and later to Moose Jaw to be closer to family. She lived independently until 2014 when she moved into Oxford Place, and more recently, into Extendicare. Mary continued to be easy-going, content and friendly with everyone, and shared an abundance of hugs and laughs with her many caregivers. She was predeceased by her husband, Nick; sisters, Ruby Novick and Anastasia (Nettie) Andreychuk; brother, Walter Raichuk; and son-in-law, Hugh McGowan. Mary will be greatly missed by her three children: Don (Peggy), Joanne, and Richard (Sandra); grandchildren: Derek (Lucy), Jordan (Roxanne), Tania, Jennifer (Matt), and Jillian; great-grandchildren: Ashley, Kyle, Rylee, Addison, and Brady; sister, Annie Antifaev; brother, Fred Raichuk; as well as
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OBITUARIES numerous nieces and nephews. The family extends their sincere appreciation to all of Mary’s caregivers, friends, and volunteer angels who shared the last chapter of her life with their care and attention to her needs. A Graveside Service will be held at the Perdue Cemetery in the spring where she will be laid to rest beside her husband. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s name may be made to the Extendicare Family Support Group, 1151 Coteau St W, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5G5 (306) 6935191. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Surtees Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com 1c1
MEMORIAM KURBIS: In loving memory of Arthur, who passed away January 3, 2015. “We didn’t know that morning What sorrow that day would bring. You bid no one farewell No one said goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. They say that time heals everything But we know that’s not so, Because it hurts as much today As it did four years ago!� Remembered by all his brothers and sisters and families 1p1
CARDS OF THANKS On behalf of the residents of Biggar Health Centre, we would like to give a big THANK YOU to Red Apple for organizing the Adopt a Senior Program this year. Also thank you to everyone who donated items or cash to this worthy cause. This reality brightened up the seniors spirit of Christmas. 1c1
Coming Saskatoon Farm Toy and Collectible Show January 11-13, 2019 at the German Cultural Centre, Saskatoon, SK. Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Special features include farm toys and scenes, construction equipment, vintage toys, die-cast models, collectibles, replacement parts and more! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8: Biggar & District Arts Council presents 40th season‌ “Prairie Debut presents, LADOM ENSEMBLEâ€?, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/Seniors $30 (advance $25); 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 40c6 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9: Biggar & District Health Services Foundation Inc. presents 8th Annual DINNER, DANCE & AUCTION fundraiser, “FEBRUARY FUNâ€? at Biggar Community Hall with Live Music by Leon Ochs. Chance to win 1 of 2-$1000 cash prizes (must be present to win). Tickets: $50 each or reserved table of 8, $320 available at de Moissac Jewellers, 217 Main St., Biggar‌ 5:30 p.m., doors and Silent Auction OPEN; 6:30, Dinner, Auction and dance to follow. 48c9
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LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. GREAT References Available A TOTAL OF 602 QUARTER SECTIONS SOLD ACROSS SASKATCHEWAN RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-716-2671 saskfarms@shaw.ca
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NOTICES BIGGAR & DISTRICT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC.
* Other acres consist of some wetlands and some pasture. Pasture on both quarters were previously seeded to alfalfa and crested wheat grass and can be cultivated. Terms and Conditions of the Tender are as follows: 1. Tenders to be in sealed envelope marked “RM of Grandview Tender� 2. The highest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted. 3. Buyer must provide a certified cheque or bank draft fro 10.0% of the tendered amount. 4. Seller to be responsible for the property taxes to December 31, 2018. 5. All offers must be received in our office by the tender deadline 12:00 Noon, January 25, 2019. 6. Balance of purchase price and applicable GST to be paid within 30 days of acceptance of tender or deposit will be forfeited. 7. Land sold as is without conditions or warranties. JONES LAW OFFICE 1201 - 103rd Street P. O. Box 1179 NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK S9A 3K2 Telephone: (306) 446-2211
The Foundation is pleased to announce that funds are available for grants from the Community Fund. To apply, your group must have a charitable registration number. Applications may be obtained from Marty Baroni at the Town Office. The deadline for applications is January 21, 2019.
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PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS) JANUARY WORSHIP • 10:30 A.M. @ REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 319 - 7th Ave. East, Biggar For more information/pastoral services, phone 306-948-3731 or Pastor Sarah Mowat’s cell, 306-951-7286
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Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff
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Fax: 306-237-TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outfits hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan
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“Your complete decal and signage shopâ€? • Laser Engraving • Promotional products (mugs, mousepad, etc)
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Continued from page 12 and Young is out of the league, which puts them roughly in the same quandary.â€? • Another one from Alex Kaseberg on Chris Sale, a 6-foot-6, 180pound left-hander for the Red Sox: “Now, I don’t want to say Sale is skinny, but if the Red Sox wore pinstripes, he would wear a pinstripe.â€? • RJ Currie again: “A Regina Rams player was suspended following a brawl outside a campus bar. Police charged Takudzwa Timothy Brandon Gandire with assault and being 11 letters over the legal limit.â€? • Dwight Perry again:
“The Florida Marlins announced the signing of touted Cuban outfielder Victor Victor Mesa. Team officials can’t decide whether to start him out playing in Walla Walla or Pago Pago.â€? • Another one from Alex Kaseberg: “USC has to pay $215 million in a sex-abuse lawsuit. Out of habit, USC mistakenly sent cheques to top high school football players.â€? • Mets manager Casey Stengel, during an early-1960s mound visit with pitcher Roger Craig, with Giants slugger Willie McCovey about to bat: “Where do you want to pitch him, upper deck or lower
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As we count down to the New Year, we count friends and customers like you among the blessings we appreciate most. Thank you, and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!
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deck?â€? • Mike Hart of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on the 1-8 Raiders visiting the 2-7 Cardinals: “Scalpers in Glendale, Ariz., will have to get a second job this week.â€? • Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown when once asked why he refused to block with the Cleveland Browns: “Do you ask Liberace to carry his piano?â€? • NBC’s Jimmy Fallon, after Bears kicker Cody Parkey hit the uprights four times on field-goal or PAT attempts in a 34-24 win over the Lions: “Then, after the game, it took him four times to get through the lockerroom doors.â€? • RJ Currie once more: “Canucks LW Antoine Roussel was fined $5,000 for biting Sharks defenceman MarcEdouard Vlasic.
The arbitrator didn’t buy the classic NHL defence — said his gums weren’t loaded.â€? • B.C. comic Torben Rolfsen, on the NHL announcing it will expand to 32 teams in the 2021-22 season: “Gary Bettman’s first and last day of not getting booed in Seattle.â€? Care to comment? E-mail brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca.
RESERVED for 2019
Happy New Year! With appreciation for your patronage this past year. Troy, Kerry and everyone at‌
306-237-7671
A new year is making the rounds, and we hope it brings you endless blessings!
Happy New Year From Our Whole Team!
With Our Gratitude at Year’s End As we get set for a brand new year. We’d like to thank all of those who’ve stopped here For your business and friendship, too We’re really grateful to each one of you!
BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC
Dr. James Dessouki, Dr. Danielle Briere and staff Nova Wood Bldg., east entrance, 106 - 6th "WF & #JHHBS t 306-948-3408
With best wishes from all of us.
Ivan, Bernice, Ross Young, and Mel Swyryda 306-948-3381
SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE
MAY HAPPINESS AND BEAUTY ADORN EACH DAY OF THIS FESTIVE SEASON. WE HOPE YOUR HOLIDAY AND THE COMING YEAR ARE STREWN WITH GOOD FORTUNE, HEALTH,
Whether you view the new year as a beginning or an end, what really counts is finding the time to spend with people you care about, doing the things that matter most, and for us that means letting you know just how much we appreciate your generous support! Happy New Year and many thanks.
JOY AND PROSPERITY. AS WE CELEBRATE ALL THE THINGS WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THIS YEAR, WE COUNT YOU AMONG OUR BLESSINGS. THANK YOU FOR THE PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY AND YOUR FAITH IN OUR BUSINESS.
Here’s hoping health, happiness and good fortunereign supreme in the year ahead. People like you make it all worthwhile. Thanks!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Westwinds Motor Hotel “Experience the Westwinds Difference� Dayna,Trent and staff
306-948-3301
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Saskatoon: 306-657-8999
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Peace Prosperity Good Fortune Good Cheer May your New Year be filled with reasons to celebrate!
R.M. of Biggar #347 Council and staff 306-948-2422
Happy New Year! May your holiday season be filled with lots of good times and cause for celebration. Your support gives usmuch cause for good cheer. Thanks, everyone!
Serving the community for over 15 years 212 Main St., Biggar 306-948-4800
Pizza Ray (aka Mayor Ray) and staff
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019
Asquith town council meets Asquith Town Council held its regular Council meeting on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 7:02 p.m. Attending the meeting were Mayor Gail Erhart, Councillors Sue Sawicki, Dylan Claypool, Jeff Eide, Harold Edwards and Ted Goodnough. Also attending were CAO Holly Cross, Administrative Assistant Kathy Picketts, and Foreman Darren Kraft. A resolution was made to accept the minutes from the November 14, 2018 regular council meeting. The treasurer’s statement of receipts and expenditures for the month of November, 2018 and the bank reconciliations for the month of November, 2018 were accepted as presented. A motion was made to accept the Accounts Paid in the amount of $33,363.89 and the Accounts Payable in the amount of $36,332.74, as presented. Asquith United Church ceased Sunday services as of December 31, 2017,
and as a result dispersed some of their assets by donating to the Town of Asquith Cemetery in the amount of $10,630.56 and to Asquith Kidsport in the amount of $3,543.52. These donations were greatly appreciated. The Town of Asquith hosted a Christmas Lighting Contest and judging took place on the evening of December 21, 2018. First prize is $100.00 Co-Op gift certificate, 2nd prize - $75.00 Co-Op gift certificate, 3rd prize $50 Co-Op gift certificate. The Town of Asquith office was closed from December 21 - December 27, 2018 inclusive. If you have not yet done so, you can join the R.M of Vanscoy No. 345 Crime Watch group. Membership forms are available at the Asquith Town office. John Dahlseide and the Asquith Fire Department for flooded the outdoor rink! This is very much
Weight loss resolutions: Focus on wellness, not pounds (NC) If you’ve ever been on a diet and gained back the weight you lost, then you’re not alone. Obesity is a medically recognized condition that almost always comes back. That’s because our bodies have a natural tendency to maintain a set bodyweight. Weight loss triggers a biological response that increases the desire to eat, decreases our feeling of being full after we eat, and reduces our metabolism. Regardless of diet, exercise, medication or surgical intervention, weight regain always lurks in the background. Obesity is a chronic disease that is difficult to treat and requires a longterm treatment plan that extends beyond simple will power. When used in combination with lifestyle modification such as reduced calorie diets and exercise, weight management medications are another option to help people lose weight and keep it off.
appreciated by all who use it. It was with great sadness that the Asquith Town Council heard of the passing of Don Urquhart, long-time resident and volunteer fire fighter with the Town of Asquith. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family. Council would like to remind all residents that if you see something that is a crime or looks criminal, to call the RCMP at 306-975-1670. If you see
individuals driving dangerously, speeding, or if you see something that just doesn’t look right, please call the RCMP. It does not do any good to come into the Town office the next day to report it to office staff. It is extremely important that the RCMP have a handle of how much crime, no matter how petty, is occurring in town. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
With thanks and glad tidings from us this holiday season.
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Thanks for making time for us in 2018. Please know you can always count on us!
39 years of serving Biggar and area 1979-2018
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