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Vol. 109 No. 35

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Heads above . . . Jessie Montgomery keeps Kade Coyle stabilized and above water (foreground) while fellow lifesaving students Gage Dearing and Herin Patel (background) all go through Bronze tests, Friday at the Biggar Aquatic Centre. A cold day, the water was warm as kids wound-up the year for their lifesaving classes. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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A big (and wet!) day for the park on Third Avenue as the Fat Cat Splash Park officially opened, August 23. Proud partners, the Biggar and District Credit Union, Central Park Place, Biggar Rec Board and the Town of Biggar,

put on a “splash”, filling the beautiful green space, giving residents one more option to cool off during the hot days of summer. They should be proud, the park has seen and will continue to see plenty of use! (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Town Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held August 7, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Alan Boyle, Kevin McNicholls, Kirk Sherbino, Edward Young, and Ivan Young. Council resolved that Bylaw No. 18-807, being a bylaw respecting the Zoning Bylaw Amendment, be read three times and adopted. Council resolved that the Recreation Director be authorized to purchase a score clock for Jubilee Stadium at a cost of approximately $52,000 plus taxes. Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $182,983.94, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $400,938.98, be approved. Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted for Council’s information and filed: Biggar Associations Community Living - Odd Job Squad; PIWIK - Web Site Report July, 2018; Nelson Granite Columbarium Delivery; Government of Saskatchewan - Grants; Flaman Investigations - July 26, 2018 Report; SGI - Rate Increase; Biggar Associated Gospel Church -

Letter of Support; Sask. Environment - Permit to Construct Landfill; OTTO Environmental Systems Commercial Containers. Council resolved that Southwest Paving be paid $216,417.14 for paving and street maintenance as per the 2018 budget. Further, that the Town’s signing authorities execute the contract to sell Lot 9 Block 68 Plan 102029880 in the amount of $55,000 plus tax. Council also resolved that the Town’s signing authorities execute the contract to sell Lot 10 Block 68 Plan 1020298880 in the amount of $55,000 plus tax. • Councillor McNicholls declared an interest in the following item and left Council Chambers. Council resolved that the following building permit be approved upon payment of the prescribed fees: The Rack Petroleum: New shop foundation only; Parcel Q Plan 102220366; Sub-

Bubble Trouble . . . The Summer Reading Program at the Biggar Lionel A. Jones Library held their windup for the year, having some fun activities like Diana Kurnosova, left, and Dausha Ilyasov, ject to compliance with the points noted in the Plan Examination Report from MuniCode Services Ltd. Dated July 23, 2018. • Councillor McNicholls returned to Council

Chambers. Council resolved that correspondence from the Biggar and District Arts Council requesting sponsorship be reviewed and

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further that the Town donate $250. Council resolved that the invoice from Spyder Autobody, No. 10018AB for the purchase of a 2013

GMC flat deck truck in the amount of $25,000 plus taxes, be approved for purchase. • Meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.

Budget on track at first quarter Saskatchewan’s 2018-19 Budget remains on track, with a deficit of $306 million projected at first quarter, $59 million less than the original budget projection of $365 million. “Three months into the

fiscal year, we’re seeing a growing economy and an improving fiscal picture,” Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said. “Our government continues to manage spending carefully, invest in priorities for Saskatchewan people,

shift from our reliance on volatile resource revenue and help keep our economy strong.” The lower deficit is attributable to a higher revenue forecast - up $172 million from budget due to higher net income from

Country music jamboree raises $ for Biggar and Rosetown jr curlers A local country music jamboree has made good on a promise to help out kids new to the sport of curling. Chad Ward and Tyler Boyle, owners of Prairie Sky Outfitters, hosted a

right, blowing bubbles, playing games and having some ice cream. The Summer Reading Program will continue next year. (Independent Photo by Kevin

music jamboree at their hunting lodge on the Cleland Dam Road north of Rosetown, June 23. The country music fest featured local singers Ebani de Bussac from Biggar and Bailey Imlach

from Rosetown, with Saskatchewan star Codi Prevost closing the show. Brett Barber of New U Fitness approached them on behalf of the Biggar Curling Club when she heard they wanted to

Brett Barber accepts a cheque from Prairie Sky Outfitters that will help make curling a little more accessible to Biggar residents. (Submitted Photo)

donate the profit to kids sports in Biggar and Rosetown. Barber became actively involved in the planning and organizing of the jamboree when Ward and Boyle accepted Barber’s request to have funding go toward the ‘Learn to Curl’ program in Biggar. Learn to Curl will be open to all ages, and will be supported by the Biggar Curling Rink. The successful jamboree will lead to a second edition in 2019. Barber received a cheque for $2,200 to put towards the Biggar Curling Club and the Learn to Curl program. Purchasing of brooms and sliders to have at the rink will be available for those wanting to give the sport a try. Prairie Sky Outfitters also donated $2,200 to the Rosetown Athletic Association.

Government Business Enterprises and higher non-renewable resource revenue. This is partially offset by a $112 million increase in expense due to higher healthcare utilization, more spending for child and family services,

higher-than-expected firefighting costs, and an increase in pension expense reflecting changes in interest rates and actuarial assumptions. Saskatchewan’s economy is showing signs …see Budget, pg 12

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Death in rural Canada: let’s stop the trend here My friend and colleague from Ontario sent me a link to an article in Macleans. The title: “What’s killing rural Canada?” He thought I would be interested since I live in a rural community and also, Biggar did get a mention in the article. There were a number of small communities mentioned from across the country, but the one common thread throughout was “can rural communities survive; what needs to happen; and can the loss of businesses on Main Streets be halted. The author touched on the fact that many businesses close in rural communities due to the fact present owners want to retire and there are no buyers so are forced to close their doors. The closure of hospitals and health services sends residents off to a nearby city. The lack of reliable high speed internet. All these factors hamper the ability of rural communities to move forward. One person interviewed said, “Once you lose something in a small town, you never get it back.” That is so true. Think of all the businesses that once existed in Biggar. Some days you look down Main Street and only see two or three cars parked. A far cry from the days when the streets were full and you had to circle the block two or three times to find a parking spot. It’s not that voters in rural areas don’t send elected officials to the Legislature or Parliament. Rather, it’s difficult to get rural issues talked about in terms of policy. It doesn’t help that the Rural Secretariat was shut down by the federal government in 2013 or that the voice of urban communities seems to take priority. The article ends with this sentence: “If the town dies away, she says ruefully [one rural resident], I hope they put up a nice monument saying this was a cool community.” Let’s hope we never have to put up such a monument at the entrance to Biggar. P.H.

Canada needs a bold response to more competitive U.S. business tax regime by Charles Lammam, Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute According to a recent statement by Finance Minister Bill Morneau, the upcoming fall federal budget update will finally outline Ottawa’s plan to respond to major business tax changes by the Trump administration in the United States. Unfortunately, Ottawa took a long time to even acknowledge we have a business tax competitiveness problem, let alone propose a solution. U.S. tax changes have been in effect since the start of this year and serious discussions about it happening have been in the works since Trump became president in January 2017. The Trudeau government should have tackled this crucial economic issue a long time ago. And yet, based on Morneau’s statements so far, it seems unlikely his government will take the bold action needed to restore Canada’s competitive edge on business taxes. In fact, Morneau has suggested that reducing the federal corporate income tax rate will not be a part of the Canadian response. Instead,

it seems likely his government will pursue some form of targeted investment incentives such as expanded tax credits or business expense write-offs. This is the wrong approach—here’s why. While targeted investment incentives can lower the effective tax paid by businesses, expanded tax credits or write-offs only apply to certain types of business expenses. Consequently, they distort the economy by favouring businesses that operate with these types of expenses, while doing little or nothing for other businesses. Beyond that, tax credits further complicate an already convoluted tax system, requiring yet more resources spent to simply comply with the tax code. In contrast, reducing the corporate tax rate is a neutral policy that does not distort economic decisions or add complexity to the tax system. Incidentally, if Morneau reduced the corporate tax rate, it wouldn’t be the first time a Liberal government pursued this policy. In the 2000 budget, Jean Chrétien’s Liberals announced a five-year plan

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to reduce the federal rate from 28 per cent to 21 per cent—a policy expanded by Stephen Harper’s Conservatives, who reduced the rate further to the current 15 per cent. During the 2000s, provincial Liberal governments in Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick and even NDP governments in Saskatchewan and Manitoba also cut corporate tax rates (in addition to pursuing other pro-growth tax reforms). Why did governments of different political stripes cut corporate taxes? Because it’s sound economic policy. Much research has shown that lower corporate taxes produce significant economic benefits including stronger economic growth and increased investment—both of which Canada desperately needs right now. And when businesses invest more in machinery, equipment and technology, average Canadian workers benefit through higher wages and increased economic opportunities. But with Ottawa facing an $18.1 billion budget deficit, there are important fiscal concerns about whether the federal government can afford to cut corporate taxes. However, Canada could make business tax reductions budget neutral simply by reducing corporate welfare to offset reductions in the corporate tax rate. This could simultaneously restore the Canadian corporate

tax advantage while also eliminating subsidies that prop up less-productive businesses, making our economy more competitive and providing more opportunities for Canadians. Moreover, cutting the corporate tax rate would contribute to lowering Canada’s overall effective tax rate on new investment, a broad measure of business tax competitiveness that accounts for corporate income taxes, capital taxes and other investment-related taxes. Currently, Canada’s effective rate is 20.9 per cent, higher than the comparable U.S. rate of 18.8 per cent (down from 34.6 per cent since the Trump reforms). An effective tax rate significantly below the U.S. would allow Canada to regain its business tax advantage and provide a much-needed boost because Canada is already hampered by relatively higher personal income tax rates on professionals and entrepreneurs, a growing regulatory burden, proliferation of other antiinvestment policies, and structural hurdles including a smaller market relative to the U.S. If Morneau is serious about addressing the challenges posed by U.S. tax reform, reducing the corporate tax rate should be a part of the plan. So far, that seems unlikely, and Canadians will be worse off as a result.

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“Secret” societies not so secret with the arrival of internet As I was writing the column about the Secret Society of Happy People, I pondered the concept of secret societies. Happy people are very open about their group and not really secret at all but there are others that have a certain air of mystery surrounding them. It’s hard to keep anything secret in today’s world especially with the internet and the ever imposing social media. Added to that most members of these societies appear in public. I thought back to a couple of Dan Brown’s books where he highlighted some of the secret societies in relation to the Catholic church. Remember, his books are fiction, and while, some of the facts may have truth as a basis, the story line should be taken with a grain of salt. These groups, as reports go, have secret handshakes which signal their involvement in the group. Gestures such as thumbs pressed against knuckles or wrists. Or hand signals that convey to others you belong to the society. There are reports that some societies whisper Latin phrases to one another. Perhaps one of the most famous is the Free-

masons. This group is The Knights Templar synonymous with the are said to be guardnotion of secret handians of sacred Christian shakes, bizarre rituals treasures, with rumours and a hierarchy which they possessed the Ark means members move of the Covenant, the up through various Holy Grail and the Blood levels. The first lodge of Jesus Christ. Their was founded in London beginnings started in the in 1717, 12th century however when knights there is vowed to evidence protect pilof their grims travelexistence ling through before the Holy that. Land. As the It was organizaformed tion grew through it amassed the union wealth and of several fame and smaller became powsecret erful. There societies. is some specIf you ulation that are a fan Peggy Hasein the Knights of Dan secretly Brown’s funded other books you will be familsecret societies. iar with the Illuminati The skull and Bones is and the Knights Tema symbol generally assoplar. The Illuminati ciated with pirates. But, branched off, actually the Skull and Bones Socibroke away from the ety at Yale University is Freemasons. Today this perhaps one of the least group has become the secret of secret societfocus of conspiracy theo- ies. It was founded in ries which contribute to 1832 by William H. Rusevery conceivable disassell and was originally ter. There is no evidence called the Eulogian Club. the Illuminati still exist There are many promibut it adds to the mysnent members including tique. After all, someone heads of state, presihas to be blamed for dents, captains of indusevery economic downtry. Apparently some of turn. the rituals closely follow

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New Horizons Activities It’s been a fairly quiet week for our New Horizons Centre. Nevertheless the courtesy car did log 29 trips on August 21 - the highest day so far for August. We have a regular group

of cribbage players who gather most mornings. There were two tables in play for Kaiser on Monday, August 20. On August 23 a small group of bingo players gathered for the last

bingo in August. Emily Liska was the caller with helpers Marge Mackie and Rita Cleaveley. Moe Goring was the winner of the half-n-half game as well as the blackout.

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of: COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 2 COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 4 COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 6 will be received by the undersigned on the 19th day of September, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and during regular business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from September 4th to September 18th, 2018 at the municipal office. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Municipal Office. Dated this 30st day of August, 2018 Allan Kirzinger, Returning Officer

Masonic rites but in reality the organization is simply nothing more than a college fraternity. There are others: the Elders of Zion, Grand Orange Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Ancient Order of Foresters, the Molly Maguires to name a few. In the days of the internet one has to wonder just how secret these societies really are.

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some of them. So, at the threat of being keelhauled and a few other terrible things, here goes... This one - one of my best! - took place in Holland during the winter of 1944-45. Although he claimed no relation of any of the “back of beyond� characters whose large footprints have been found in some of the world’s “out of the way� place, Milton, one of the most outstanding men in our outfit, wore size 14 army shoes and had an intellect to match. Many of us liked to stand beside him during inspection because the I.P. (Inspection Officer) had to stand way back to keep from stepping on Milton’s toes. He thus couldn’t tell if you were shaved good or not! How in heck he was ever issued with size 14 he never told us, except to explain that he had a large “understanding� to match. Nuff said, eh? In that winter (brrrrrr!) when there wasn’t much going on, it was quite common to get the local cobbler to make a pair

TOWN OF BIGGAR, SASKATCHEWAN PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Biggar intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 15-763 known as The Zoning Bylaw. INTENT & REASON The proposed bylaw will amend section 4.9 Permitted Yard Encroachments by removing the entire section. The proposed bylaw will amend section 4.17.1 Projections in Yards – Residential Districts – Front Yards by: 1) Removing all of “a� and adding “a. Cantilevered construction for bay windows, bow windows, chimneys, bookcases, built in cabinets, roof overhangs, gutters, window sills, canopies, eaves, fire escapes, and similar alterations to a maximum projection of 1.5 metres (5 ft.).� 2) Removing all of “b� and adding “b. Overhead walkway canopies, uncovered and open balconies, terraces, verandas, unenclosed decks no higher than 0.61 metres (2 ft.) above the finished grade, cantilevered balconies, patios, porches and steps to a maximum projection of 1.8 metres (10 ft.).�

of wooden shoes (a sure sign of having been in Holland) and Milton decided that he should get a pair made and send them home to prove that he had been in the “Lowlands�.local cobbler took one measure of Milton’s size 14 feet, and shook his head (which in Dutch means “How in the world?�) and finally agreed. I suppose that they had to cut down a few trees, but later that month he presented Milton with two huge shoes. Milt was sure pleased and later we took Milt’s shoes down to mail them home! We presented them to the army post office. “Look!� sez the army postmaster. “We are prepared to send ordinary parcel home, but this one is way too big. You’ll have to send it in two separate ones!� Milton grumbled, but we sent them that way!

The war, and our stay in the Holland was quite a few years ago. I imagine that he has kicked the bucket long ago, but if anyone wants to see a pair of size 14 wooden shoes, they will probably be tied to a wharf or pier near Hamilton or Toronto! At least Y.T. got Bob Mason away with telling another army story and wasn’t criticized, eh? I suppose now that we are on the “Big Foot�tales, we had better use this one! Some years ago, about 10-inches of snow fell on Perdue, and Y.T. got out his unused snowshoes and made his way over to the town complex to bowl! No sooner than when I got there, a lady (who had just driven up!) rushed in. “Did you see those big tracks across the fair grounds?� she asked excitedly. “There are great big tracks out there that someone made!�

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“Probably the Great Spirit Windigo,â€? I said. “He must be out there looking for someone to take back to his wigwam!â€? Everyone rushed out to see. Sure enough, great tracks in the deep snow leading across to our house on the other side of the fair grounds! “They say that Windigo is out at this time of year looking for bowlers to kill,â€? and assorted B.S.! Mebbe times have changed a bit, eh?â€? Even the Eskimos have skidoos now, and I’m afraid that snowshoes are a bit passĂŠ, eh? I wish I could write a little more sensible and a little more sentimental like a song at the beginning of this treatise crooned and the song below softly warbled. But that is another memory and belongs on another page of my scrapbook! We’ll find fair weather When old friends get together For the old gang don’t care whether You are broke or in the dough. We’ll find the dreams left behind In the old familiar places While we mend the broken laces On an old pair pair of shoes!

Biggar Lodge News by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Hello everyone from near and far. Hope you are well today. Monday at Biggar Health Centre we started with exercises and twister toss (which is a new type of bean bag toss). Tuesday was current events in the morning. In the afternoon we had scrabble twist. After that we answered some questions about history, geography and the body. Wednesday morning we had mop hockey. After

lunch we loaded the handibus and took a trip near Handel to see the crops being harvested. Then on the way back we went to Landis for ice cream. Thursday was Bible study at 9:30. At lunch time we had a Burger Sale to raise money for the activity department. At 2:30 we had bingo. Friday was our busier day of the week. We had Hymn Sing at 10:30. Barbecue Club was down Willow. We had garden vegetables with our meal. The dill on the potatoes I

know was my favourite. At 2:30 we had ice cream cart with fudgecicles, creamcicles and drumsticks. Then at 3:30 we had Ben play guitar. The residents see Ben around the building because he is our maintenance man so it makes it a little extra special . Saturday morning was jackpot bingo and a movie in the afternoon. Sunday morning was 1-1 time. At 2:30 we had Biggar United Church here for worship. Have a great day.

The proposed bylaw will amend section 4.17.1 Projections in Yards – Residential Districts – Rear Yards by removing “b. Unenclosed decks no higher than 0.61 metres (2 ft.), balconies, porches, and steps to a maximum projection of 3 metres (10 ft.).�

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PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on the 18th day of September A.D., 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town Office in Biggar, Saskatchewan to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before 12:00 noon on the 14th day of September A.D., 2018. Issued at Biggar, Saskatchewan, this 30th day of August A.D., 2018. Barb Barteski, Chief Administrative Officer

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Long live the King: Wheat falls to canola but still important crop on global plate by Calvin Daniels While there are many rather dramatic changes taking place in agriculture these days, one of the more interesting, and less talked about is the increased confidence the marketplace is showing in the sector’s ability to produce. A good example of the trend can be seen in wheat. While wheat may have lost its crown as king of crops to canola, at least in terms of profitability in Western Canada, it remains a major food grain on a global scale. The fact is farmers around the world produce wheat almost too well. While the United States Department of Agriculture has global wheat down 28.4 million tonnes or 2.9 per cent this year, the modest drop off bucks a significant run of production increases. Since 2012-13 there has been a yearover-year increase in wheat production each year up until this one.

The reasons for the con- of wheat for flour. stant increase in wheat But Canada is far from production being the are of course only provaried, but ducer. there are It might certainly surprise some obvisome, but ous influChina is ences at play easily the including largest better agroproducer nomic traits of wheat, being bred followed into new by India, wheat varibut they eties, and consume optimizing almost the science all they of farming Calvin Daniels produce in terms of so don’t fertilizer and draw crop protection products. attention like the exportAnd wheat is a crop that ing countries. Of course is widely grown, and that if they have bad crops too is a key to consistent they become more world production. aggressive as importers, We like to think of the which is significant for Canadian Prairies as the farmers here. bread basket to the world Russia in the world’s because we grow lots third largest wheat proof high quality milling ducer, and as they adopt flour. better farm technology That of course is true, they have the potential to and most of that produc- boost yields. tion is exported to some In Europe France is the other country making big producer, followed Canada a major producer

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by Germany, which is where dry conditions this year have reduced yield expectations accounting for the world decline. Interestingly, Ukraine sits 10th in world production of wheat. It is another country where better farm technology could boost production significantly, a comment that could be applied to many countries. For example, Poland plants about 2.4 million hectares of wheat annually, and wheat is the largest crop grown in Kazakhstan. Both countries could boost production if they had access to the tools farmers have here. While the opportunity to grow production exists based on technology transfer, at present the security of production lies in the diversity of the production area for wheat. It is the ability to grow wheat from Australia to Kansas that has given the marketplace the confidence to expect production to always be there.

now in the bin. An additional 29 per cent of the canola and 14 per cent of the mustard are swathed or ready to straight-cut. Harvest is most advanced in the southwest, where 31 per cent of the crop is now combined. The southeastern region has 24 per cent combined, the west-central region 13 per cent and the east-central region seven per cent. The northeast now has four per cent combined, while the northwest has one per cent. Many producers in the north expect to be in the field within the next week. Little to no rainfall was received across the province, although the Radville area reported 8 millimetres. Topsoil moisture conditions have significantly worsened this week in the face of the warm and dry weather. Across the province, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 25 per cent adequate,

44 per cent short and 31 per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 17 per cent adequate, 35 per cent short and 48 per cent very short. Many southern and central areas have not received significant rainfall in close to two months and crops continue to rapidly dry down. The majority of crop damage this past week was due to lack of moisture and high temperatures. As well, strong wind has blown swaths around. Some areas in the province received

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Harvest moves to 16 per cent Another week of warm and dry weather has allowed producers to make great strides in the field, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report for the period of August 14 to 20. Sixteen per cent of the 2018 crop is now in the bin, up from five per cent last week and significantly ahead of the five-year (2013-2017) average of seven per cent for this time of year. Twenty-two per cent of the crop is now swathed or ready to straight-cut. Reported yields vary greatly, depending on moisture received in the past few months. Seventy-five per cent of the fall rye, 57 per cent of the winter wheat, 55 per cent of the field peas and lentils, 24 per cent of the mustard, 16 per cent of the barley, 14 per cent of the durum, five per cent of the spring wheat and soybeans, and three per cent of the canola are

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~ 6:00 p.m. ~ frost, although damage is expected to be minimal as crops were advanced enough. Pastures and hay crops continue to decline due to lack of moisture. Pasture conditions are currently rated as 17 per cent good, 28 per cent fair, 29 per cent poor and 26 per cent very poor. There continue to be reports of stubble and grass fires and concerns remain of feed shortages in some drier areas. Producers are busy combining, swathing crops, desiccating crops and hauling bales.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018

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Can anyone hope to beat the Red Sox? Baseball fans are in for a thrilling September. It’s a foregone conclusion that the best team in baseball is the Boston Red Sox, but Major League Baseball’s constitution says playoffs must be played, and the TV networks insist on October games, so nine other teams will join the Red Sox with a chance at winning the World Series. But who will those nine teams be? Last year, the three division winners in each league were, on average, about 12 games ahead of their nearest rival, with only one close race in MLB’s six divisions (Boston by two games over the Yankees in the A.L. East). This year? Wow! There are tight races everywhere, and a few contenders that playoff viewers haven’t seen in a while. While Boston is a lock in the A.L. East, and Cleveland is going to easily reclaim the A.L. Central crown, a three-team battle is keeping fans in the A.L. West on the edges

of their seats. Defending World Series champion Houston Astros are being chased by both surprising Oakland A’s — the hottest team in baseball in the past two months — and Seattle Mariners. All three divisional races in the National League were tight entering September and fans in about eight cities were in for some exciting stretchdrive baseball. Fans in Atlanta, Philadelphia and St. Louis, none of which had playoff ball in 2017, are gearing up for a terrific final month. Bottom feeders the last few years in the N.L. East, the Braves and Phillies are generating excitement with young teams that are peaking earlier than expected. Those two teams go head to head in seven of their final 11 games, while pre-season favourite Washington Nationals are languishing in third place. In the N.L. Central, St. Louis fired manager Mike Matheny in midJuly and the Cardinals have been on fire ever since, going 25-11 dur-

JUBILEE STADIUM CONCESSION BOOTH

(Approximately October 9, 2018 - March 16, 2019) Groups or individuals interested in leasing the operations of the concession booth must submit proposals with monthly lease willing to pay to: Biggar and District Recreation Board Box 1360 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 or recreation@townofbiggar.com Deadline for proposals is September 6, 2018.

ing one stretch under new boss Mike Shildt. The Cards were within a handful of games of the divisionleading Cubs, with Milwaukee, the division front-runner most of the season, neck and neck with the Cardinals. Out west, L.A. Dodgers and their massive $194 million payroll (third-highest in baseball behind Boston and San Francisco) are anything but a lock to make the playoffs, even after acquiring superstar infielder Manny Machado from Baltimore at the trade deadline. The Dodgers sat third in late August, behind Arizona and Colorado, who were the NL’s two wildcard competitors last season. A lot of energy will be expended down the stretch, and the excitement level will be high, but can anyone really hope to prevent the Red Sox from winning their third World Series title in the past 15 years? Likely not, but they’ll have fun trying. • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “The Sunday Times recently ran a feature How to Get the Body of a Victoria’s Secret Angel, outlining specific diet and exercise tips. Being the star QB for the Patriots also works.” • Norman Chad of the

Washington Post, on the simmering NFL anthem controversy: “As far as patriotic songs go, ‘The StarSpangled Banner’ is not even in the top five. I prefer ‘This Land Is Your Land,’ ‘America the Beautiful,’ Bruce Penton ‘God Bless America,’ ‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’ and ‘Born in the U.S.A.’” • Former NHLer Stu Grimson, after a tweet reminisced that in 1995, the Rangers made Grimson an offer sheet worth five years at $2.5 million per and the RedWings matched it. “And both

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teams shoulda had their collective heads examined!” • Randy Turner of the Winnipeg Free Press, 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.” • Golf Channel broadcaster Terry Gannon, covering a twosome at the LPGA event in Regina: “This is a wellbalanced group — Angel Yin and Amy Yang.” • Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “Looking over the Warriors’ regular-season schedule, I was shocked and surprised. The NBA is going to make the Warriors play the regular season?” • RJ Currie again: “Two things CFL receiver Duron Carter has in common with former U.S. president Jimmy

Carter: Same surname; both have worked for peanuts.” • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “ESPN will not show the national anthem on ‘Monday Night Football’ because they don’t want to upset anyone. And yet they’re still going to show the Cleveland Browns?” • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Skittles has rolled out a special Marshawn Lynchthemed pack with candies coloured in Raiders silver and black. So what’s next — limitededition Milk Duds for the Cleveland Browns?” • Browns assistant coach Bob Wylie, on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks,’ on why he’s not a fan of modern training techniques: “We won two world wars without stretching.” Care to comment? E-mail brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca.

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Eagle Creek No. 376 Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of: COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 2 COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 4 COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 5 COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 6 will be received by the undersigned on the 19th day of September, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from September 4th to September 18th, 2018 at the municipal office in Arelee, Saskatchewan. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office in Arelee, Sask. Dated this 30th day of August, 2018. Trent Smith, Returning Officer

Blazers tune up for new season . . . Biggar Central School Senior Blazers Nathan Hawkins takes his turn flipping the tire earlier this week at the Recreation Complex. The Senior Blazers have their home start this September 14 while the Junior Blazers hit the field this Tuesday. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018

Miss Murray sells a wedding dress, twice Excerpt from “Pioneer Interviews” by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum & Gallery We have two volumes of Pioneer Interviews in our Library. Many years ago, people were interviewed and their conversations were taped on cassettes. Since then, a very important volunteer, Shirley Williams, has transcribed all these interviews and has created these two volumes of interviews. They are here for anyone interested in viewing them. Miss Murray worked in the Golden Rule Department Store (now the Professional Building) for 28 years. “There’s one little episode, things happen in the store you see, a lot, you know. But there is one you might be interested in. I don’t know whether you are or not, but one day a very pretty Russian girl came in and

young fellow with her. He was real, he was a blonde guy, and she said, ‘Miss Murray, I would like to see your wedding dresses.’ Oh, I took a brunch out and he sat there outside the dressing room door and she tried on a few until she got something that suited her and I sold her everything to go with it; all the accessories and he paid for it. In those days the boy paid for the wedding gown. That was the style among the Russians. So they took the dress, the big boxes. “Well, the next Monday morning, in comes this guy with the boxes. I wondered what happened and he goes to the boss and talks in Russian, and I didn’t know what they were talking about and I saw the boss getting the money out of the till for a refund. He said, ‘Miss Murray, put all this stuff back in stock’, he says, ‘the wed-

ding is off!’ Well, that was all right. “The next day in comes the same girl with a dark, young fellow. ‘Miss Murray’, she says, have you still got my wedding gown?’ And I say, ‘Yes, we have.’ Well, she says, ‘Bring it out, I don’t need to try it on again, I know it fits. Have you still got it?’ Everything had come back but the white shoes she had bought. They didn’t come back but everything else did. And she said, ‘I’ll take everything, just what I had before.’ “So I did. I wrapped them all up again and the dark fellow paid for them and away they went. “Well, by this time was I curious to see what happened! Well, a neighbour came in the next day and she said, ‘I want to buy a dress for Olga’s wedding.’ I said, ‘And what in the world happened?’ “Well’, she said, ‘There were two fellows court-

ing her and she was very pretty and they were around every Sunday and other times. All the time. She likes the dark one the best but he was slow. He was very slow and here one time the fair one came by himself and he proposed to her and she accepted him. Well, on Sunday, the dark fel-

low came and he came ahead of the fair one. He comes to the house and she tells him she is marrying the fair one, shows him her wedding dress and everything. Boy! Did he smarten up in a hurry! He toed the line when he knew he was going to lose her.’ “So that was how I sold

the same wedding dress twice. She came back ten years later and she came in the store. She knew me and said, ‘Miss Murray – do you remember me, remember selling me my wedding dress twice?’ ‘Yes, Olga, I’ll never forget that!’ She had moved away to B.C. by this time.”

The Golden Rule Department Store, on the corner of 3rd West and Main Street, where Miss Murray sold a wedding twice, to the same person. (Photo courtesy Biggar Museum & Gallery)

Hoogeveen posts stock car hat trick Biggar’s Hayden Hoogeveen knows fast. Like, really, really fast! Hoogeveen, number 25, recorded his third in a row on August 25 with a win at the Wyant Group Raceway. Previous wins in the Schira Subways Bandoleros class came July 7 and August 11. This last win was perhaps the most dramatic. Starting from the last row, Hoogeveen began picking off the competition. By the end of lap one of the 25-lap feature, Hoogeveen, with smooth, exacting moves, was in second. He was in the lead two laps later, beginning to Hayden Hoogeveen has a third checkers and trophy with his domination at Wyant Group Raceway, Saturday.

open a commanding lead where he would remain in complete domination of the field - until the checkers flew. Hoogeveen, son of Jeff and Erin Hoogeveen, currently sits in second place in the championship with

two races to go. His next race is September 15 at Wyant Group Raceway in Saskatoon, an afternoon of many classes of racing action. Hoogeveen, 12, is setting his sights on the Pro Truck division when he

turns 14. He started racing in 2017 finishing in seventh place on the season. You can check out Hayden on Facebook (Hoogeveen Racing) or Instagram (Hoogeveen Racing 25).

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Rural Municipality of Glenside No. 377 Province of Saskatchewan List of lands with arrears of taxes as at December 31, 2017. Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the day of November 6, 2018, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Pt of Sec NW SE SW

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Total Arrears $1,080.87 $1,593.28 $1,692.06

Ad Total Arrears Costs and Costs $ 9.53 $1,090.40 $ 9.53 $1,602.81 $28.56 $1,720.62

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Dated at Biggar, Saskatchewan this 30th day of August, 2018. Proud Pop, Jeff, stands by Hayden’s Bandolero, waiting to celebrate the hat-trick win. (Photos courtesy Hoogeveen Racing)

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her 70 years in the Biggar area. She did not crave public recognition for her community work, often making donations and saying “keep this quiet�. Nonetheless good works are noticed as Doreen was the first Saskatchewan woman to receive the Bowl of Hygeia, an award for pharmacists, to recognize exceptional community involvement. Doreen served on the Biggar Union Hospital Board for over 25 years and as a member of Saskatchewan Ambulance Advisory Committee, Saskatchewan board member for Prevention of Handicaps, as well as being active in countless community committees and organizations. Doreen is survived by her daughter, Joy McFarlane-Burton (Rick Burton); her sons, Dale Wylie (Jan Phillips) and Bill Wylie (Jackie); grandchildren, Shane McFarlane (Melissa McQuat), Jaeda McFarlane, Dana Wylie (Matt Blackie), Kate Wylie (Robert Neilson), Jessica Wylie (Peter Murphy), Steven Wylie (Kirsten), Lauren Wylie (Jesse Sadoway), Michelle Walker (Dion Walker) and Kelly Tunison (Chris Tunison); great-grandchildren, Sarah and Tyler Walker, Josephine and Charlotte Tunison, Anna Haynes, Eli, Grace and Keira Neilson, Emma and Oliver Wylie, and Tage Sadoway. She was predeceased by her parents, Ivan and Ione Leslie; an infant sister, Joy Ann; and her husband, Don Wylie. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE GATHERING will be held on

February 26, 1930-August 24, 2018 It is with heavy hearts that we announce that on a no an August 24, 2018 A Au Verna Marguerite V Cowan passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Leduc Extendicare, Leduc, Alta. L Verna was 88 years Ve young. you Verna will be lovingly and forever remembered by her son, Vernon Cowan; daughters, Wendy (Malcolm) Griffiths, Kathleen (Ross) Gartner, and Jody McCoshum, as well as 12 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Verna was predeceased by her mother, Nelly Routley; and infant brother; her father, Arthur Frederick Routley; two infant children, Freddy and Grace; her husband of 42 years, Glenn (Barney) Cecil Cowan; daughter, Donna Eileen Wachter; and great-granddaughter, Trinity Ann Marie Knox. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE will be held on THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the BIGGAR CEMETERY, Biggar Sask. An Open House will follow after the service at Janice Christensen (Inglis) farm, 15 minutes south of Biggar, Sask. gfsc1

Doreen Grace WYLIE July 10, 1926 - July 30, 2018 At the end of a beautiful summer day, July 30, 2018, Doreen Grace Wylie passed away peacefully at the age of 92. Doreen was born in Pleasantdale, Sask. on July 10, 1926. She grew up in a loving home, doted upon by her parents, Ivan and Ione Leslie. Her father was a pharmacist and she followed that career path as well, always wanting to work in the drugstore with her Dad. On July 1, 1948, with her pharmacy licence in hand, she joined her parents in purchasing Ford’s Drug Store in Biggar, Sask. She proudly had a 70 year career in the family business, Leslie’s Drug Store Ltd. - 58 years as a dispensing pharmacist, and as office/ business manager for the remainder of the 70 years. She was active in the day to day business until the final 20 days of her life. The morning of her last day, she was discussing her medications with the medical team at the hospital. Every life needs balance and Doreen found that balance between work, friends and family. Doreen married Don Wylie in 1953 and raised a family of three children. Their home was a busy place where friends were always welcome and family embraced. Doreen was passionate about the Biggar community and supported many organizations and events over

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Coming SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1: Biggar Saturday Night Dance Club Season begins with a dance in the Biggar Community Hall. Music by Len Gaudica of Melville. All those who enjoy old time dancing are welcome to join us for dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight with lunch to follow. Season membership $10. 35c1 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Biggar and District Arts Council Annual Meeting, 7 p.m. at the Biggar Museum. We welcome new members -- please come and join us. 33c3 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: 7 p.m., Donors Choice Blitz organizational meeting at New Horizons small boardroom. Please have a representative from organizations on our list attend. We NEED your support. 33c3 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Biggar Air Cadets Registration night, 7 p.m. at Cadet Hall above the rink (Jubilee Stadium). 35c1

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COMING EVENTS Saturday, September 8, Sunday September 9: Sukanen Ship Museum Threshing Bee, Pancake breakfast daily, daily demonstrations: vehicle parade, threshing, blacksmithing, pettingzoo. Adults, $10; children, 6-12, $5. Located 13 km south of Moose Jaw on Highway Two. For info call 306-693-7315 or sukanenshipmuseum.ca MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17: Biggar Majestic Theatre Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m. at H.M. Bielby Hall, back of theatre. 35c3 W E D N E S D A Y, SEPTEMBER 19: 6:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, Prairie Notes Community Choir Registration. Cost is $50. You will receive your music binder, a practice and performance schedule. We will do a short intro to our music for the season and resume regular practices on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, phone Cindy Hoppe, 306948-2947 or Cathy Donahue, 306237-4790. 34c4 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29: Biggar & District Arts Council presents 40th season‌ “Brenda Lee Cottrell and The Legendsâ€?, 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. Season tickets and Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306948-2452 or online www.ticketpro.ca 34c6

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018

COMING EVENTS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14: Perdue United Church Fowl Supper, Perdue Community Complex. Doors open at 4:30 p.m, Supper, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Adults, $15; 6-12, $8; Preschool, FREE 35, 39p4

AUCTIONS Moving Doug and Loreen Poier. Wednesday, Aug. 29 @4:00pm. 18 York Lake Road. Yorkton, SK. Furniture & Household, Garage, Antique furniture, Horse saddles/tack, Quad, Guns. Karla’s Auction 306621-8051.

INVITATIONS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1: Bridal shower for Felicia Smith (bride-elect of Cody Christensen), 1 p.m. at Westwinds Motor Hotel Centennial Room. All are welcome. 35p1

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IN THE ESTATE OF MARY RUTH DANSKIN, LATE OF BIGGAR, IN THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN, DECEASED: ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 15th day of September, 2018. EXECUTOR for Estate of Mary Ruth Danskin 22 Douglas Court, LEDUC, AB T9E 0E4

TENDER FOR SALE BY TENDER 2009 IHC PROSTAR Unit has approximately 256,221 KM. Engine has been disassembled. Delete kit installed. Approximately $5000 of work already done. Possible work still required: cylinder heads, cam gear retainer, and oil pump. ACCEPTING OFFERS FORM AUGUST 15, 2018 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 BY EMAIL ONLY. The highest bid or any bid, may not necessarily be accepted. The winning bidder will be contacted after September 17, 2018. Send all offers to rm347@sasktel.net. 35c1

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of strengthening. The value of oil production increased eight per cent through the first four months of 2018, over the same period last year. Potash pro-

duction increased 11.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2018 over the same period last year. Total manufacturing sales have increased by 11.1 per cent so far this

year, and international exports are up by four per cent. The population is growing, reaching 1,171,240 on April 1, 2018, a yearover-year increase

Ensuring Highway Safety During Harvest a Priority With harvest underway, the Government of Saskatchewan is reminding farmers and motorists to keep safety as a top priority during this busy period. “Nice weather makes for a busy time on the farm in Saskatchewan,â€? Minister of Highways and Infrastructure Lori Carr said. “By planning ahead and taking the appropriate steps, we can help limit the safety risks connected to harvest.â€? To help improve safety: • take extra precautions when passing slow-moving farm equipment; • be respectful of other drivers, as slow-moving vehicles can cause frus-

tration; • ensure lights are working and adjusted before moving farm equipment on public highways; • know all height, length and weight restrictions on farm vehicles and when permits may be required; and • regularly inspect and maintain equipment. Producers who operate heavy trucks must comply with many of the same rules and regulations as commercial vehicle operators. Vehicles may be inspected by Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officers, which may take up to an hour. “While we want to keep people moving during the busy harvest, we also

must ensure all vehicles are in safe operating order,� Carr said. Drivers need to obey signs, stay alert and slow to 60 km/h through the work zone. There may be cases in work zones where workers are not present that still require you to slow down. A sharp pavement drop or loose stones during a seal coat are examples of hazards that warrant a slower posted speed. The Government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $8.4 billion in highways and infrastructure since 2008, improving more than 13,000 kilometres of Saskatchewan highways.

of 11,691. “Our economy grew for the first time in two years last year and while it is early, we continue to see some positive signals

this year. In terms of our fiscal plan there is still work to do, but we are on course to return the province to balance by 2019-20,� Harpauer said.

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Deputy Minister to the Premier Cam Swan announced changes to senior leadership of the Saskatchewan Public Service, August 22. Effective immediately, Mike Carr has been appointed Deputy Minister of Central Services. Carr was most recently Deputy Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety since 2010. Carr previously served as the Associate Deputy Minister, Advanced Education, Employment and Labour and has held many senior leadership positions in the private sector.

Richard Murray assumes the role of Deputy Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety. In his 30 years with government, Murray has served as Deputy Minister of Central Services since 2015 and previously served as Assistant Deputy Minister of Facilities Management, Government Services. Tammy Kirkland has been appointed Deputy Minister of Social Services. Kirkland has extensive experience with the Government of Saskatchewan having served as Deputy Minister of Government Relations

and First Nations, MĂŠtis and Northern Affairs since 2016 and previously as Assistant Deputy Minister of Social Services and Assistant Deputy Minister of Corrections and Public Safety. Greg Miller has been appointed Deputy Minister of Government Relations and First Nations, MĂŠtis and Northern Affairs. Miller has served as Deputy Minister of Social Services since 2015 and previously as Associate Deputy Minister of Education with responsibility for the area of PreKindergarten to Grade 12 educa-

tion. “These deputies have made significant contributions to their files since joining their respective ministries and have impressive records with the Government of Saskatchewan. I wish to thank them for accepting their new assignments and I am confident they will continue their excellent work in their new roles,� Swan said.

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Asquith Council News for August

Food line . . . St. Gabriel Church held a barbecue, Friday, using the day as a way to get some tasty food in to folks on an otherwise cool day. The church used the barbecue on Second Avenue East as a fund raiser. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Property Crime stats (for the week of June 24 to 30) June 26: Break and Enter (Sonningdale) Gravel pit entered but nothing taken. Complete Unsolved. June 26: Theft Under or Equal to $5,000 (RM of Perdue) Theft of copper wire, tools. Not cleared (continuing). June 27: Theft Under or Equal to $5,000 (Town of Biggar) Gas and Dash. Not cleared (continuing). June 30: Break and Enter (Town of Biggar) Shed broken into, two bikes stolen. Complete Unsolved. (for the week of July 1 to August 18) July 6: Other Theft over $5,000 (RM of Perdue) Copper, u-bolts and clamps. Complete Unsolved. July 8: Theft Under or Equal to $5,000 (Town of Biggar) Theft of fuel. Unfounded. July 11: Break and Enter (Town of Biggar) Theft

of household items. Complete - Unsolved. July 12: Break and Enter (RM of Biggar) Theft of trailer and tools. Complete - Unsolved. July 16: Theft Under or Equal to $5,000 (RM of Perdue) Flat deck trailer hauling reel stands. Complete - unsolved. July 26: Theft Under or Equal to $5,000 (RM of Perdue) License plate. Not cleared (continuing). July 29: Break and Enter (RM of Biggar) Theft of wire. Complete unsolved. July 30: Break and Enter - Business (RM of Biggar) Theft of alcohol. Not cleared (continuing). July 30: Break and Enter (RM of Biggar) Theft of alcohol. Not cleared (continuing). July 31: Break and Enter - Business (Town of Biggar). Theft of alcohol. Not cleared (continuing). July 31: Break and Enter (RM of Biggar). Not cleared (continuing).

August 3: Theft Under or Equal to $5,000 (Town of Biggar) Stop Sign. Cleared Other - Complainant declines to lay charges. August 6: Theft Under or Equal to $5,000 (RM of Eagle Creek) Theft of dog. Not cleared (continuing). August 7: Theft Under or Equal to $5,000 (Town of Biggar) Video equipment. Not cleared (continuing). August 9: Theft Under or Equal to $5,000 (RM of Eagle Creek) Attempt to steal fuel. Not cleared (continuing). August 15: Theft Under or Equal to $5,000 (RM of Biggar) Attempt to steal tires. Cleared Other - Departmental Discretion. August 17: Break and Enter - Business (Town of Biggar) Theft of alcohol. Not cleared (continuing). August 20: Break and Enter (Town of Biggar) Theft of household items. Not cleared (continuing).

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378

Asquith Town Council held its regular council meeting on Wednesday, August 8. Attending were Deputy-Mayor Sue Sawicki, Councillors Dylan Claypool, Jordan Claypool, Harold Edwards, Ted Goodnough, Jeffrey Eide, Administrative Assistant Kathy Picketts and Foreman Darren Kraft. The minutes from the July 11, 2018 council meeting were accepted as presented. A resolution was made that the treasurer’s statement of receipts and expenditures for July 2018 be accepted as presented and that the July 2018 bank reconciliations be accepted as presented. Accounts paid in the amount of $101,037.01 and accounts payable in the amount of $31,834.13 were accepted as presented.

The Town said goodbye to David Logue, a public works employee, as he has moved on to another employment venture. Thanks, David, for all your hard work the last few years! You will be missed! The Town accepted a quote from Always Green Yardcare for removing stumps around town for a cost of $900. Many people have joined the RM of Vanscoy No. 345 Crime Watch group. If you still haven’t and you have lost your form that was sent out, please feel free to stop in at the Asquith Town office to obtain one. The Town is again having problems with individuals, both youth and adults, not following the policy regarding ATV’s. Some individuals have seen fit to go onto the

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 Province of Saskatchewan Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the day of 30th day of October, 2018, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount as prescribed in the regulations is included in the amount shown against each parcel. (Section 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act).

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Public notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:

Councillor for Division No. 2 Councillor for Division No. 4 will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during normal office hours until Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. local time. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office.

sportsgrounds and into the Baptist Church parking lot and do “doughnuts� causing a lot of damage. Individuals who wish to use ATV’s are to only drive them in Town as a direct access to and from the surrounding rural area. They are not allowed in the sports grounds. If there continues to be individuals violating this policy Council may have to consider barring the use of ATV’s in town in entirety and individuals would be required to trailer their ATV’s in and out of town. Please do not abuse the leniency Council has shown in allowing direct access to the rural area. Summer is winding down, children are going back to school and soon Autumn will be upon us. Enjoy the last few days of summer!

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Dated at Landis, Saskatchewan this 30th day of August, 2018.

Dated this 4th day of September, 2018. Kara Kirilenko, Returning Officer

Kara Kirilenko, Administrator

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the Biggar Summer Sizzle Committee would like to THANK the Community of Biggar and aarea for their overwhelming generous suppport of

The hometown hospitality, local generosity and fine facilities made Biggar a memorable town to students, teachers and composers from across Canada. BIGGAR truly is a community with a BIG HEART!

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It’s official! Fat Cat Water Park opens! . . . Town of Biggar Rec Director Erin Poitras cuts the ribbon, marking the official opening of the Fat Cat Water Park on Third Avenue West, August 23. Bill Hammel, CEO of the Biggar and District Credit Union with the park’s namesake, Fat Cat, Town of Biggar Recreation Board member Lisa Haynes, and Jean Itterman, right, representing Central Park Place, were the partners who made the park a possibility and were on hand to launch the new green space. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

PRT initiative to tackle rural crime marks a year of success stories

This week, the Government of Saskatchewan is marking the anniversary of the Protection and Response Team (PRT), created one year ago to help reduce crime in rural Saskatchewan. “Highway patrol officers and conservation officers are providing valuable support to the RCMP and municipal police services,” Minister of Corrections and Policing Christine Tell said. “These partnerships are helping to ensure Saskatchewan communities and families are safe.” “Our government continues to look at innovative ways to address crime in Saskatchewan,” Minister of Justice and Attorney General Don Morgan said. “The PRT has helped increase the presence of law enforcement in communities across our province, and we are thankful to our PRT officers from different backgrounds that have been integral to the first year of this initiative.” “Protection and Response Team members

have assisted the RCMP on several occasions, over the last year, by providing the initial response to in-progress, criminal code calls for service,” Assistant Commissioner Curtis Zablocki, Commanding Officer of the RCMP in Saskatchewan said. “Working with our partner agencies is enhancing visibility and increasing capacity to respond to calls for service.” Since the operational launch of the PRT in April, conservation officers and highway patrol officers have taken more than 400 PRT related actions with approximately 60 of those being PRT 911 calls. Two examples of the work PRT members are doing to keep residents safe include: a Saskatchewan conservation officer located a theft suspect in Kindersley who had fled from a rural property; another conservation officer responded to a call for help from Pinehouse RCMP in a successful high-risk takedown. The initiative includes

Saskatchewan Highway Patrol Officers and Ministry of Environment Conservation Officers, and police officers from the RCMP, Saskatoon Police Service, Prince Albert Police Service, Regina Police Service, Moose Jaw Police Service, Estevan Police Service, and the Weyburn Police Service. The goal of the PRT is to: • Improve police response to emergency calls for services, including property crimes that are in progress; • Enhance uniform visibility and presence in rural Saskatchewan; • Increase the enforcement of drug trafficking on Saskatchewan’s roadways; and • Enhance the safety of roads by reducing the number of serious collisions and fatalities. PRT vehicles are equipped with Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs). SGI has funded 136 ALPRs in Saskatchewan, with a total investment of approximately $3.8 million.

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Reford No. 379 Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of: COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 2 COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 4 COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 6 will be received by the undersigned at the Municipal Office during normal office hours until Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. The Municipal Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to Noon and 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Municipal Office. Dated this 31st day of August, 2018 Sherry Huber, Returning Officer