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Back at the books . . . St. Gabriel School student, Caleb Hardenne gets a little bit of help from teacher Karen Jiricka, Tuesday during the first day of school for kids in Biggar. Both school were back in learning-mode and, for the most part, happy to be back (although they’ll never admit it!) (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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The Biggar Aquatic Centre held their annual carnival, August 26, and the weather cooperated - not hot, just right! Pool staff held fun games for the swimmers who limboed, balloontossed, and leapt their way to some fun prizes. The summer is quickly coming to a close and with school in full swing, those lazy days at the pool are consigned to the pleasant memory file!

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Harvest steadily moving along Producers across the province now have 16 per cent of the 2015 crop combined and 19 per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report for the period of August 18 to 24.

The five-year (20102014) average for this time of the year is six per cent combined and 14 per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut.

Regionally, producers in the southwest have 33 per cent of the crop combined, while those in the southeast have 27 per cent combined. Eight per cent of the crop is combined in the westcentral region, three per cent in the eastcentral and northwestern regions, and two per cent in the northeast.

Rainfall and cool temperatures during the week caused some delays in harvesting. Rainfall ranged from trace amounts to two and a half inches in some areas. Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as seven per cent surplus, 81 per cent adequate, 11 per cent short and one per cent very short.

Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as three per cent surplus, 73 per cent adequate, 19 per cent short and five per cent very short.

There are reports of bleaching, staining or sprouting of some cereal crops due to weather conditions. Localized hail, wind and frost caused some crop damage.

Farmers are busy with harvesting.

Biggar RcmP warn of phone scam Biggar RCMP have received many enquiries lately involving unknown persons calling citizens to advise they owe taxes.

In the scam, the fraudster says that if taxes aren’t paid, the person being called will be arrested.

This is a scam, and Biggar RCMP are encouraging people to not engage in any conversation whatsoever.

Biggar RCMP are also advising citizens to contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. They have a Web site at antifraudcentre-centreantifraude. ca/.

There you will find the latest on scams and reporting procedures. Their phone number is 1-888-495-8501. You can also report directly online.

Please report directly to the centre for any phone related scams.

Now, this is how you start school! . . . Biggar Central School’s School Community Council (SCC) greeted students, parents and staff on the first day of school, Tuesday, with a ‘First Day Back Morning

Treat’. The SCC helped ease kids (and parents) into the 2015/16 academic year. (Independent Photo by

Kevin Brautigam)

Forest fires and falling oil price impact provincial finances Finance Minister Kevin Doherty, Monday, released the 2015-16 First Quarter Financial Report, which shows that forest fires and the decline in oil prices have put the province’s finances into a deficit position after the first quarter of the fiscal year.

Doherty said the government will work hard to bring the province’s finances back to balance by the end of the year through careful management and restraint measures.

“Lower oil prices combined with an unprecedented number of forest fires and the largest evacuation in Saskatchewan’s history are putting

pressure on the province’s finances,” Doherty said.

“At the same time, our diversified economy continues to show strength in other areas. Our population continues to grow, our unemployment rate is the lowest among provinces, and we continue to show the strongest growth in wholesale trade in Canada. “Our government has a strong track record of managing the province’s finances when challenged by volatility and we will meet the challenge again.”

Total revenue for 2015-16 is now forecast at $14.04 billion, down $237.8 million from budget. Total expense is now forecast at $14.33 billion,

up $161.0 million from budget, putting the current projected deficit for the fiscal year at $292.0 million.

Given the fiscal pressures and continued volatility of world markets and the oil price, the government will reduce discretionary spending through staffing restraint and other operating reductions (contract savings, administration and IT, for example). In addition, the government will defer projects and initiatives where possible and

work with its third-party partners to also reduce discretionary spending in their organizations.

“Our government will be working hard to bring the province’s finances back to balance by yearend, to keep Saskatchewan strong,” Doherty said. “All ministries, Crown corporations and all government agencies are exercising spending restraint while ensuring we continue to provide vital services to Saskatchewan citizens.”

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Your family’s largest expense may surprise you

by Charles Lammam, Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute and Milagros Palacios, Senior Research Economist at the Fraser Institute If you asked average Canadian families what their largest expense is, many would probably say housing. And you can’t blame them. Mortgage and rental payments are a painful monthly reminder of how much we pay for this basic necessity.

But what if we told you that the average family’s largest expense is, in fact, taxes?

When we say taxes, we don’t just mean income taxes. We’re talking about all the taxes you pay to all levels of governments (federal, provincial, and local).

This includes both visible and hidden taxes— everything from income taxes, which are less than a third of the total, to payroll taxes, sales taxes, property taxes, health taxes, fuel taxes, vehicle taxes, import taxes, alcohol taxes, and much more.

In a recent report published by the Fraser Institute, we

track the total tax bill of the average Canadian family from 1961 to 2014.

For 2014, we estimate that the average Canadian family (including unattached Canadians) earned $79,010 in income and paid $33,272 in total taxes—or 42.1 per cent of income—while just 36.6 per cent went to food, clothing, and shelter combined.

Indeed, Canadian families spend more on taxes than the basic necessities of life.

But it wasn’t always this way.

Back in 1961, the first year we have calculations, the average family paid a much smaller portion of its household income in taxes (33.5 per cent) while spending proportionately more on the basic necessities (56.5 per cent).

In fact, since 1961, we find that the total tax bill increased by 1,886 per cent, dwarfing increases in shelter costs (1,366 per cent), clothing (819 per cent), and food (561 per cent). Even after accounting for inflation (the change in overall

prices), the tax bill shot up 149.2 per cent over the period.

And now taxes eat up more income than any other single family expense.

So why should Canadians care?

With more money going to the government, families have less to spend on things of their own choosing, whether it’s a new car, technological gadget, or family vacation.

They also have less money available to save for retirement and their children’s

education, or to pay down household debt.

While there’s no doubt that taxes help fund important government services, the issue is the amount of taxes that governments take compared to what we get in return.

With 42 per cent of income going to taxes, Canadians might wonder whether they are getting the best value for their tax dollars.

Are we paying too much, too little, or just the right amount?

That’s up to you

and your family to decide.

But to make an informed assessment, you must have a complete understanding of all the taxes you pay. Unfortunately, it’s not so

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Perhaps it is the romanticism of finding a treasure, treading danger like Indiana Jones or maybe it is just a simply case of solving a mystery. Either way the discovery of two treasures have recently been part of the news cycle.

The first involved a Nazi train full of gold reportedly found in Poland. The missing train is said to contain gold, gems, artworks and guns. The train vanished into a mountain at the end of World War II as Germans fled

the Soviet advance. It has been missing for 70 years and as you may guess there are some discrepancies as to whether or not the train even exists. Historians say it has never been proven, but authorities are not willing to pass up the chance of finding it. The two treasure hunters are willing to reveal the location for 10 per cent of the take.

It is thought the train rests in an area under the Owl Mountains. Hitler had started to create an secret underground

system in that area called Riese or Giant.

At the time the region belonged to Germany and the project supposedly included seven separate tunnel systems.

It is thought the project was intended to be a military headquarters.

It sort of reminds me of an episode of White Collar, the television series which features a con man and FBI agent who team up to catch the bad guys. Anyway, the episode has Neal Caffrey and Peter Burke discover a German

U-boat which was filled with Nazi plunder. The story is that in the final days of the war the Germans loaded priceless art and gems and sent the boat off. This one landed off the shores of New York.

The coast of Florida is also the scene of a treasure discovery. Apparently a team of scuba divers found a treasure of 350 gold coins dating back over three centuries. The coins were part of Treasure Fleet, a 12 foot vessel, which set sail from Havana, Cuba in 1715 heading for Spain. It ran into a hurricane and sunk near a location in what is now present day Vero Beach, Florida.

According to legend, gold and silver washed

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 5 the artifacts was worth up on the beaches days hundreds of millions. after the wreck. The When MacKinnon found cargo was said to conthe wreck the National tain nine special coins Geographic covered the known as “The Roystory. als”. These coins were There are professional designed for King Philtreasure hunters but lip V, a Spanish king. even amateurs have The estimated value is been known to come up $300,000 per coin. with a find. One retired As for Canadian treafellow was walking sure we should not along the shores of Vanforget Captain Robert couver Island with his MacKinnon who is metal detector when he known for finding the discovered a 16th cenwreck of the August in tury shilling buried in 1977. It sank at Aspy the clay. He also found Bay, Cape Breton, Nova a rare 1891 Canadian Scotia in 1761 while nickel, a 1960s dime and carrying exiles from a penny from 1900.

New France. In a previNot bad for an afterous life, the Auguste was a French privateer noon stroll. ship which had been captured by the British who in turn converted it to a merchant ship.

The estimated value of

Looking at the “Good Old Days” . . . 1939

by Delta Fay Cruickshank, Biggar Museum and Gallery It’s 1939, the depression is improving, the drought is almost over, wheat prices are looking better, and royalty visits Biggar!

King George VI and his wife, Queen Elizabeth, stopped briefly in Biggar on June 3, 1939.

A huge crowd was waiting for them down at the station. The Majesties did not stay for long; it was considered a platform stop. But, their visit obviously generated a lot of excitement!

Just two months later, September 3, 1939, war is declared! And, a Biggar family got to experience firsthand the terror of war. Mrs. Sidney Blunden of Biggar and her two children were on the ship, Athenia, steaming back to Canada and

Biggar after a visit to her family in England.

War between Britain an Germany has been declared only 10 hours when a German boat torpedoed the Athenia!

Fortunately, after 10 hours bobbing in the Atlantic, the Blundens were rescued and were able to return eventually to Biggar.

And yet, life seems to have gone on, for a while, as normal as possible.

The 1939 Eaton’s Fall and Winter catalogue was out, and homemakers could have been looking at a new winter coat, or maybe a new dress. One could still buy anything from the Eaton’s Catalogue mail-order catalogue.

Maybe, because the hard time of the Depression was coming to a close, a new living room suite would be nice to have for Christmas; the

1939 women fashions and furniture styles were all available in the Eaton’s catalogue. (Photo from

Eaton’s catalogue 1939)

catalogue had them!

But, at that time, the average hourly wage for a person working in the rural areas was 21 cents an hour. Buying a new suite for $70 would have taken some saving!

Remember, this was the time before Visa or Mastercard!

We did some calculations to see the differences over the years in the value of our buying power over 76 years. The average hourly wage was 21 cents an hour. In 2015 dollars that is $3.52 an hour. Minimum wage is now $10.60.

A new dress from the catalogue would have cost $1.97, using the inflation calculator; it would now cost $33. A lovely new winter coat could cost up to $22.50 in ‘39. That would be about $377 now.

We are sure making a lot more per hour now than what the people in Biggar were making in 1939, and yet, the costs of some goods are available at 1939 prices, using the inflation calculator.

In the Biggar Safeway store, now The Professional Building on the corner of Main and Third West, B.C. Fruit was arriving by the car load. A case of freestone peaches was selling for $1.69 per case (28.31 in 2015 dollars), apples were $1.85 ($30.99) a case.

Corn Flakes were 10 cents ($1.68) at Safeway in September of 1939.

On the front page of the September 21, 1939 Independent, alongside a picture of Winston Churchill walking into Britain’s War Cabinet, there is a very opposite

headline!

“Fine Displays of Flowers” . . . Mrs. Kraig and Mrs. J. Bates on Third Avenue East have a beautiful arrangement . . . S. Blunden’s garden has been a riot of blooms . . . Mr. Blunden also has a fine vegetable garden.

See what else is happening in Mr. Bunden’s life in a previous paragraph!

The article also goes on to say “Newcomers to Biggar are agreeable surprised to see so many trees, lawns and flower gardens.

The streets and lanes have also been well cared for, giving the town a fresh, clean appearance.” A majority of the homes in Biggar still demonstrate that pride of place in the maintenance of their yards and gardens!

A record wheat crop was anticipated in Saskatchewan in August 1939, graded No. 1.

Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire were starring in “The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle” at the Majestic. Admission was 35 cents, if you were only making 21 cents an hour, a movie would be a treat!

Kelsey Flour Mill has just leased the Sunrise Milling Co. Ltd., and will be milling fine quality

Elizabeth, George VI’s wife, waves to the crowds who came to see her in Biggar, June 1939.

Thousands turn out to greet the King and Queen in June, 1939. flour soon.

Canadian Pacific Railway was having a seat sale on their Winnipeg and return run to Biggar,

$13.40 ($224.45) for an adult seat.

In 1939, as now in 2015, things are happening in Biggar.

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by Bob Mason

Strange sudden sounds

Some sounds we really expect to hear – the everthrilling call of a loon across a quiet northern lake, a meadow-lark sitting on a feed-yard fence post whistling “Good Morning” when the farmer appears each day, even that guy on coffee row, who seems to have a pretty girl in every town!

But it is that startling unexpected sound that gives us the greatest thrill, that we remember most!

Knowing darn well that it takes a long time to experience them all, Yours Truly (Y.T.) is just going to take up some of the readers time and tell about a few of his own!

Y.T. has been really startled by some, thrilled by others and mystified by many, and although he doesn’t know if they

can be “fingered up” on your “Blackberry”, here are just a few that he will never forget!

When we were young, our parents, like all parents, tried to keep us from going too close to the nearby river, but Dad, like all caring Dads, wanted his growing sons to experience a “camp out”. Down to the North Saskatchewan we went!

If I remember right, and often that is debatable, it was one of those few times that we all went camping together!

We bedded down by a big ravine, built a small fire in front of our 1930’s homemade tent (a couple of old worn-out binder canvases), sat around by the fire and stared at the glowing coals for a while, put the fire safely out and then crawled under the warm blankets that

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The hoot-owl hailed us from the height Content with everything we had Old Tex and I slept out last night!

Then, suddenly, right beside our small enclosure a chorus of sharp “yip, yip, yip” filled the night!

Wow – were we ever shocked wide awake!

Dad just turned over a snored!

I think those night noises took a little getting used to though and after what seemed hours we fell asleep!

Dad sure laughed when we told him in the morning on the way home in the old buggy. He told us about coyotes coming right up to his shack door for scraps when he was homesteading.

Mother was a little more sympathetic when we told her of our scary adventure, and assured us that coyotes were never known to have eaten little boys!

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I imagine that anyone living within the sounds of Niagra Falls won’t be very excited about this one, but you can bet your bottom buck that it was a revelation to this “born in 1919” guy! Out here on the lone prairie things were sure a little different!

Mebbe the so called “Dirty Thirties” had a lot to do with the impressions we got at that time, and mebbe it doesn’t belong on Y.T.’s list of “strange, sudden sounds”, but Yours Truly is going to tell about it anyway!

One warm summer day, about 1933 or so, young Y.T. was picking berries in a deep ravine along the North Saskatchewan River, when he heard a strange sound coming from the undergrowth just beside him!

Note: If the reader doesn’t like that “strange sound” adjective, they have to remember that this was in the middle of the 1930’s when some sounds weren’t heard very much!

We all know that a strange sound in the underbrush immediately startles us and makes us think of some small animal that will dart out for a moment and disappear, but this sound didn’t scare Y.T. at all!

Rather, the steadiness of it made me feel kind of good!

I held the brush to one side to see – and there it

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 was! Y.T. had expected had started up that dike to see some small thing (January 29th, 1945!) there, a chipmunk chew- that night, only three ing on some small seeds – ever reached the top! things like that. But no, Then (almost like someeasing out of the steep one had given an order!) wall of the ravine was a the rattle of machinesmall spring of water! gun fire and the exploY.T. had been looking sion of grenades suddenfor “life” behind those ly stopped and there was covering bushes, and complete silence . . . We here was one of “life’s” knew that all around us most important parts! were enemy troops just Through thousands waiting for us to give our of years the world has position away! known that – and one Then, all of a sudden, famous example is Mat- the No. 18 radio on my thew 3:3 – is a voice cry- back came to life: “GSB4, ing in the wilderness, over!”, it blared into the eh? quiet night. What to Mebbe the sound of do? Y.T. didn’t want to that small trickle of answer, so he just pressed water wasn’t the loudest the pressel switch to or most scary “strange, let them know that we sudden sound” he had were there! Then came ever heard, but it was a coarse whisper from the most meaningful and nearby: “Hans, Hans,” it memorable! said and a fellow a few The reader doesn’t feet in front of me half have to believe these sen- rose to his knees and timental statements, but pointed his Schmeiser at to Y.T. that little trickle of my face! water brought a little bit Sorry, my own little of hope to a whole gen- “Sten Gun” was pointed eration that had plunged right at him too . . . along to long without it!

It just happened that The “Great Depression” Y.T. pulled his trigger of the 1930’s had been first and he sprayed upon us for years (far too the whole dike-top with many years!) but now we bullets until the magastarted looking forward zine went empty, then again! he threw himself down, Y.T. isn’t sure that this rolled down the slope, last piece deserves a spot and got out of there! on his report of “sudden Note: The fellow with sounds”, because they the Schmeiser was probsay that old veterans ably a nice guy, but he don’t talk about these was out to kill me and things much. It is a true we had no choice! If my (though unhuman!) tale Sten Gun hadn’t worked, though, and it did scare mebbe this column would the dickens out of me be written by a fellow – we were on the objec- named “Hans”, eh? tive alright, but of the twenty-nine men who

Biggar Lodge News

by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator What a nice week and we are glad to hear the kids are back to school.

We are having a great time at the Lodge and enjoying the last few warm days left of summer.

Monday we started with a visit with Pastor Mark.

He is starting a morning Bible Study group. Then we had exercises. At 2:30 we had Wheel of Fortune.

Tuesday morning was current events.

We read about what was happening around town, Saskatoon and around the world.

That afternoon we played Bean Bag Toss.

Wednesday morning we had curling. The Red team sure skunked the Blue Team (23-6). They were all good players out on the floor but the Red were just a little bit sneakier than the Blue.

After lunch we had the Singing Grandpas out for an afternoon of playing some great songs. There

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Thursday was Bible Study and exercises.

Bingo of course was on at 2:30. We can’t miss Bingo. Friday morning was Barbecue Club down Autumn House.

We served hot dogs, burgers, tomatoes, garden cucumbers, brown beans, green beans and carrots from the garden. It was a very special treat and enjoyed by all. Later in the day we gathered outside since it was nice out and played some games outside. Ladder ball and horseshoes were the games. It was a lot of fun trying out a new game and an old favourite.

Saturday was Jackpot Bingo and a movie.

Sunday was 1-1 time and the Church of God did our Sunday Service.

Have a safe and productive Harvest to our fellow farmers!

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The teams went into the break with Ottawa still up 14-10.

Surely we’d see Brett Smith - the rookie gunslinger from Wyoming who’s gaining more and more Rider fans with every snap – in the second half, right?

Wrong.

Saskatchewan had six possessions in the second half and Sunseri quarterbacked them all. As the Riders fumbled the ball away time and again, as offensive linemen went down like flies and the Ottawa sacks mounted, it turned into an incredibly wretched display.

All the while, Smith stood stoically on the Rider sidelines while clutching his helmet.

Definition of the word stoic: “a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion.”

We were assured in the broadcast booth that Smith was indeed not injured.

So why wouldn’t he come back into the game?

Obviously he represented the Riders’ best chance to win, no?

“There was a thought to putting him back in but things transpired that made it a moot point so we stuck with Tino,” Riders coach Corey Chamblin told 620 CKRM after the game. “I’ll leave it at that. It started temporary but ended up being longer than that.”

in nearly 40 years.

“There was some good things in all phases but as a team we lost,” Chamblin shrugged afterwards.

“Not enough guys rose to the occasion to win this game.”

How many guys rising to the occasion is it going to take to win a game? You can’t fire 44 players but you can fire one coach and Chamblin was asked afterwards if he expects to be directing this football club in next week’s Labour Day Classic against Winnipeg Sunday at Mosaic Stadium.

“Every week I come into this whether we’re 8-2 or 0-9, the decision is never mine,” Chamblin said incredibly calmly. “I still come to work and do what I need to do. The decision doesn’t lie in my hands.”

Your guess is as good as mine as to whether or not he’s on the sidelines come Sunday.

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by Rod Pedersen, Voice of the Riders Quite obviously, it’s a disaster.

With their season on life support, the Saskatchewan Roughriders came up with one of the most uninspired efforts in years Sunday in Ottawa which ultimately led to an embarrassing 35-13 defeat.

The Riders’ record dropped to 0-9 and virtually any hope that the season can be saved was lost.

Why? Because no indication was given that this train-wreck of a season is anywhere close to being turned around.

The Riders won the coin toss at the outset of Sunday’s game but deferred to the second half which gave Ottawa the ball.

They promptly moved 82 yards in just five plays for a 7-0 lead before rookie Rider quarterback Brett Smith even got a chance to touch the ball.

You’ll hear a lot about Brett Smith coming up.

After a prompt two-andout by the Rider offense in their opening series (which included the first of 10 RedBlacks sacks on the day), Ottawa then put together a 78-yard drive which culminated in another touchdown.

14-0 Ottawa before the game was eight minutes old.

Ready to play on defense?

Hardly.

But the game turned in the second quarter. The Riders got on the board with rookie Naaman Roosevelt’s first career touchdown, a 9-yard pass from Brett Smith, 2:36 into the second quarter.

14-10 RedBlacks.

However seven minutes later an ill-advised Smith pass was intercepted in the Ottawa end zone.

He was given the hook.

That’s okay, we thought.

Back-up Tino Sunseri would get a look for a couple of series and then Smith would be back in there.

That, apparently, was the plan initially.

Sunseri’s first drive seemed successful enough until Rider kicker Paul McCallum clanked the upright on a 35-yard attempt late in the half.

When asked again hours after the game, the Roughriders refused to reveal what “transpired” with Smith on the sidelines.

That’s fine. That opens the door for us to speculate.

And my guess is that Smith told off whoever made the decision to yank him from the game.

Could it have been offensive coordinator Jacques Chapdelaine or Chamblin himself? At this point, it doesn’t matter.

And, if true, how could you blame Smith? His defensive teammates were missing tackles left and right and early on gave the Riders no chance to win.

And Smith throws one interception and gets pulled?

It would seem inexplicable, but then again no one can explain what’s gone so horribly wrong weekin and week-out in the worst Roughrider season

This space is courtesy of The Biggar Independent

Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority - LIQUOR PERMIT Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997 Notice is hereby given that Triple K Hotel Ltd. has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Tavern with Off-Sale Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as Triple K Hotel Ltd., 919 7th St., Perdue, Sask. of which the following is a correct legal description: Lots 27-31 Blk/Par 3 Plan No. C1529 Extension 0; 919 7th St. Perdue, SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s).

Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number.

Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered, and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3

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8 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Agriculture

Wascally Wabbit - the eternal critter battle

by Calvin Daniels

Farming and wildlife have not always had the best of relationships.

It comes down to the two realities often have divergent needs.

A duck needs a wetland to nest near.

That wetland is often seen as acres which contribute little to the farm, and so there is a desire to drain the water so that the land can be cultivated to grow a crop.

Geese are often seen as basically an avian locust descending on swathed crops in the fall for a feed of grain, grain lost to the farmer, again impacting how much crop is ulti-

BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH EXCITED OVER NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL Kids have been having lots of fun in the newly revived Biggar United Church Sunday school! Activities so far have included games, movies, gardening and crafts.

Registration for the new term will be on Sunday September 13th at 11am. All kids should be accompanied by an adult, and parents will be expected to take a turn in helping with the program from time to time. There is no fee for registration but throughout the year kids may need speciďƒžc clothing if we are going outdoors, or snacks for outings etc.

Plans for the forthcoming term include making friends with the Biggar Sunday school in Biggar, Scotland; awesome crafts, movies, songs and a Christmas nativity event.

Anyone wishing to join us will be made very welcome, just turn up at the United Church on September 13th, or connect with us on Facebook before then www.facebook.com/biggarunitedchurchsundayschool

mately sold.

Deer like bush.

Again woodlot areas on a farm is land not growing crop.

When it comes to pastureland cattle can cohabitat with wildlife more easily, but even then there are instances farmers view wildlife as a nuisance at best, and a problem at worst.

Coyotes are not beloved if ranching sheep, as the wild canines can easily develop a taste for lamb chops on the hoof.

Gophers might be cute little critters, but their burrow holes can be places for cows to injure legs.

And the list of possible scenarios where what is good for farming is not good for wildlife and vice versa goes on. It is in fact a long list, and finding some level of balance has never been particularly easy. In the past the situation was one where wildlife was

at best a second thought.

Habitat feel before the axe, the dredge and the plow with little worry regarding its impact on ducks, deer, or any other wildlife.

Today, that view has moderated somewhat at least thanks in large part to raised awareness through various programs.

One such effort is Operation Burrowing Owl (OBO), a Nature Saskatchewan program launched in 1987, which protects Burrowing Owl habitat from cultivation, increases awareness of the owl, supports landowners, and monitors population changes.

Landowners voluntarily agree to conserve grassland habitat for Burrowing Owls and other prairie wildlife.

In the case of the burrowing owl support for habitat is high because the birds are a threatened species, and their

cost of ad is $101.52 plus $5.08 gst for a total of $106.60 Deadline for ad is Monday, August 31 at 5 p.m.

habitat range somewhat limited.

It is easier in general terms to build support on a more clearly defined project like protecting a singular species.

However, no species exists in the wild in isolation of others. There is always interaction in nature.

In the case of the burrowing owl they need burrows created by badgers or gophers in which to nest. They cannot create nests themselves.

Remembering burrows are a danger, owls are still not likely the most loved residents in a pasture, but ranchers have come to understand they have to be caring stewards of not just the land, but the natural residents too.

It is something a growing public consciousness demands, and farmers and ranchers are part of that process.

There is still the question of whether farmers should bear the cost of maintaining a slough or woodlot alone, or whether the larger public should contribute in covering the lost revenue of those idle acres to answer, but as that unfolds wildlife and farmers are finding ways to coexist.

That is an important change from the not so distant past of farming.

Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority - LIQUOR PERMIT Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997 Notice is hereby given that James and Theresa Amanie has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Special Use (Bowling Lanes) Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as Biggar Bowl at 119 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar, Sask. of which the following is a correct legal description: Lots 22, 23 and 24, Block 6, Plan No. D4770 119 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar, Sask.

Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s).

Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number.

Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered, and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 9

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Motorists, please slow down in school zones Summer vacation is coming to an end and soon children will be returning to school.

CAA Saskatchewan reminds motorists to obey the posted speed limit,

slow down in school zones and pay attention when driving near playgrounds, parks, school yards and shopping malls.

Here are a few more

safety tips for motorists: • Always stop for school buses that are loading or unloading students.

• Obey “No Stopping” zones in front of schools.

Use designated drop-off and pick-up areas only.

• Watch for children darting out from between parked cars, school buses or buildings.

• Teach children to always stop, look both ways and listen before crossing the street • Be aware of CAA School Safety patrollers on duty and follow their instructions.

CAA Saskatchewan has managed the CAA School Safety Patrol Pro-

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gram since 1951. The program helps students learn about pedestrian and traffic safety. Patrollers have an opportunity to work in a team environment that helps develop leadership and communication skills.

To find out how to enrol your school in the CAA Saskatchewan School Safety Patrol Program, or to order supplies, please visit caask.ca/patrollers. The CAA School Safety Patrol Start-Up Kit is free of charge and includes stop paddles, vests, patroller handbooks and a resource guide for the school coordinator.

Love “Your Crew”

English Language

Training for Newcomers

Learn about living in Canada and four language skill areas:

Speaking • Reading • Listening • Writing

What did you do this summer . . . Biggar Central School students crowded the halls and common area, Tuesday, greeting old friends and classmates, meeting new students. The busy halls were a-buzz with fresh and eager faces as the new school year begins. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Biggar Great Plains College Program Centre Basic/Intermediate Sept. 21, 2015 - May 25, 2016

• Monday & Wednesday, 6–9 p.m.

Gymnastics Registration Night Tuesday, Sept. 8 7-8 p.m. at BCS 2000 by the small gym.

Advanced

Sept. 17, 2015 - May 26, 2016

• Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Registration: September 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Ongoing registration until April 20, 2015 Classes are free of charge.

Visa document, Social Insurance (SIN) and Health Card numbers are required.

For more information or to register contact: Bula: (306) 778-5477 or (306) 778-5478 bulag@greatplainscollege.ca

1 (866) 296-2472 greatplainscollege.ca

Ages 3 years and up First Session is September 15 We need volunteers for the Board.

Any questions phone Michelle: 306-948-7564

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

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INDEPENDENT

Obituaries

Employment Opportunity

Lorne Ivan Zimmer April 19, 1941 - August 28, 2015

Your opportunity….

Discover a better place to grow your career: a place that’s caring, engaging and rewarding. We’re proud of our diverse culture of trust and respect. It’s a culture guided by solid leadership and collaboration from every member of our organization.

Karmelle Solvason, the agency owner & exclusive representative The Co-operators, a leading Canadian-owned insurance and financial services company, is looking for a dynamic community oriented person for:

Insurance Advisor

Office Location: Biggar, SK FULL TIME POSITION or PART TIME POSITION The opportunity As an Insurance Advisor, you will be responsible for the sales and service of The Cooperators products. In addition to responding to customer requests, you will complete front-line risk assessments and match new, prospective and existing clients to all lines of insurance.

Your qualifications You have a General Insurance License or a Life Insurance License (or willing to obtain with our assistance) you must also be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite and other technology. Be team oriented and enjoy a professional environment.

If you are interested in a career with an exclusive advisor of The Co-operators, send your resume to: Karmelle Solvason Solvason Insurance Group Ltd 306-948-3926 karmelle_Solvason@cooperators.ca

Employment Opportunity

WE ARE HIRING! Looking for an exciting career?

Central Plains Co-op is hiring for a variety of positions and would like you to apply to be part of our great team!

Current available positions: • Petroleum Driver/Sales Representative (Rosetown Bulk Petroleum) • Customer Service Representative (Rosetown Agro Centre) • Yard Attendant/Delivery Person (Rosetown Home Centre) • Lumber Attendant (Rosetown Home Centre) • Hardware Supervisor (Rosetown Home Centre) • Full-Time Pump Attendants (Rosetown C-Store) • Part-Time Pharmacy Clerk (Rosetown Pharmacy) • Part-Time Cashier (Rosetown Food Store) • Part-Time Deli/Bistro Clerk (Rosetown Food Store) • Student Deli/Bistro Clerk (Rosetown Food Store) • Student Pump Attendant (Perdue C-Store) To view detailed information on these positions, please visit our website at www.centralplainsco-op.ca Central Plains Co-operative serves west central Saskatchewan communities of Landis, Eston, Plenty/Dodsland, Perdue, Harris and Rosetown. The Co-operative Retailing System offers a comprehensive salary and benefit package with excellent opportunities for advancement.

Please apply with resumé to: Jenna Moore - Human Resources Manager Central Plains Co-operative Ltd. Box 970 • Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0 Phone: 306-882-2601 • Fax: 306-882-2210 E-mail: jmoore.cpcl@sasktel.net

Lorne was born April 19, 1941 in Wadena, Saskatchewan to Carl and Verna Zimmer passed a w a y peacefully at the Diamond Lodge at the age of 74.

L o r n e was predeceased by his parents Carl and Verna Zimmer and also his daughter Kristy Lukaszuk.

Lorne is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Theresa and children Marty (Jodi) and son Logan; Verna Lee (James) and daughter Shelby; Donna (Robert) and daughters Natasha, Sara (Chris), Megan; Rick (Katherine) and children David, Rebecca, Devon, Victoria and Emily; son-in-law Ken Lukaszuk.

Lorne lived and worked on the farm

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Leipzig Serenity Retreat is hiring part time kitchen help for the weekends for their Drug & Alcohol treatment facility.

A Safe Food Handling course and First Aid are assets but not a necessity.

Please call Tina @ 306-658-4767 or email resumes to: adminleipzig@sasktel.net.

Biggar Courier is seeking a part time driver. A Class 5 drivers license is all that is required along with a clean driving record. Please email resumes to cfick@ sasktel.net or mail to Box 1436, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0.

35c3 Biggar Gymnastics Club is accepting applications for a person to handle moving equipment before and after lessons on Tuesdays starting September 15, 2015. Must be reliable and punctual. Contact Michelle for more information at 306-948-7564.

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Services

If YOU are…

• NEW to our communities of Biggar/Landis/Perdue • Have a new baby Call WELCOME

WAGON

at 306-948-3837

Sheila Itterman

We have gifts and information www. welcomewagon.ca

outside Rose Valley, the worked odd jobs until he moved to Biggar in 1970 to work for the RM of Biggar. He worked for numerous RMs through the years until he retired in 2003, then he went to Kindersley to work with Kuervers Construction which he had worked previously between RMs, then drove taxi for New York Taxi and Red Star Taxi out of Biggar, SK. Lorne went to Diamond Lodge April 13, 2010.

Lorne loved wheeling and dealing -- a real horse trader in his younger days.

He loved ski dooiong, motor cycling, working on vehicles and painting them, rototilling gardens, snow removal and enjoying visiting with anybody, stranger or not, he was always up for a visit; and enjoying his grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life was held Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons with Rev. Jane Gallagher officiating. Interment was in Biggar Cemetery, Biggar, Saskatchewan. Tributes: Canadian Diabetes Association, 104--2310 Ave. C North, Saskatoon, Sask., S7L 5Z5. Grondin Funeral Services in charge of arrangements. “Our family serving your family since 1963.”

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Memoriams KALUZY: In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who passed away August 21, 1986.

You were always there When we needed you No task too great or small With loving heart and willing hands For us you did them all.

Always remembered and sadly missed by the family 36p1 LARLHAM, Pat: In loving memory of Pat who passed away September 8, 2000.

Silent thoughts of time together Cherished memories that last forever Each of us in our own special way Will remember you with love today From your family, Dorothy, Jim, Dan, Laura, Joan and their families 36p1

Cards of Thanks We would like to express our heartfelt thank you to everyone for the love and support shown us at this difficult time. All the hugs, calls, flowers, cards and donations of food have helped ease us through our grief at the loss or our dear grandson. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Butch and Marilyn 36p1 Our sincere thanks to everyone who expressed sympathy in the loss of Keith with hugs, flowers, food and baking, cards, visits and donations. You have made a difficult time easier to bear.

Keith’s family 36c1 I would like to thank all the people who sent cards, flowers and sympathies on the passing of Stan and all those at Biggar Health Centre for all their care given to Stan.

Helen Mazuch and daughter Janet Carter 36p1

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Coming

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Playschool registration, St. Gabriel’s School in the Tiny Tot classroom. Tiny Tot preschool is open to all children ages 3 and 4. There will be a brief discussion at 6:30 prior to registration opening where we will introduce our new teacher and go over the program for those new as well as elections for new board members. Positions available will be treasurer, president and 2-3 director positions.

The school cannot operate without these position so if you are able or interested in helping out please think about it.

34c2 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8: Biggar and District Arts Council, Annual General Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Biggar Museum. Everybody welcome.

36c1 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12: Come and go shower for Bayley DeJong, daugther of Lisa (Goring) and Curtis. 2-4 p.m. at Westwinds Conference Room. Please consider this your invitation to attend.

36p2 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13: 2-4 p.m.

Westwinds Centennial Room. Wedding shower to introduce Anastasiia Irvine - brideelect of Jack, son of Fred and Cheryl Irvine.

Jack and Ana were marreid on Saturday, July 18 in Biggar. Everyone welcome.

36c2 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16: Annual General Meeting, Prairie Branches Enterprises Inc., 7 p.m. 104-7th Avenue West, Wilkie, SK. Public is invited to attend.

36c2 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17: Seniors 5 pin bowling starts at 1:30 p.m. New Horizons bowling Sept. 15 at 9:30. All welcome -- no expereince needed. Bring a friend. All at Biggar Bowling Alley. More information: Geoff at 306-948-2449.

35c3 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27: St. Gabriel Parish Fall Supper. Biggar Community Hall, 5-7 p.m. Doors open at 4:30. Adults, $15; Ages 6-12, $8; Ages 5 and under, Free. Take out, $15. Phone 306-948-2954. Order by 10:30 a.m., Sept. 27.

36c3 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1: Biggar & District Arts Council presents . . . “Codie Prevost”, 7:30 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre, Biggar.

Adults/Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under $5. Season tickets still available. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-948-2452.

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For Sale FOR SALE: 1/2 Angus beef, cut and wrapped (300 lbs).

Phone 306-9324558. SOLD!!!!!

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Land for Rent

LAND FOR RENT, pasture in R.M. of Eagle Creek. Call for details, 306-9489186.

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Coming Biggar associated gospel church corner of 8th Ave. and Quebec St.,

Sunday Worship • 10:50 a.m.

Sunday School resumes September 13.

Church office number, 306-948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor

Biggar united church

907 Quebec St. and corner Turnbull Ave.

Sunday Worship Service • 11 a.m.

Coffee and fellowship to follow service.

Potluck after service on first Sunday of the month.

Sunday School resumes September 13.

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

presByterians, anglicans and lutherans (pals)

august Worship @ st. paul’s anglican church Corner 4th Ave. E. & King St. • 10:30 a.m.

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Birth Announcement

Welcome Bayley Lynn Born: July 12, 2015 7 lbs 9 oz Proud Parents: Lisa and Curtis DeJong (Sherwood Park, AB) Grandparents: Carol and Gord DeJong Lorna and Greg Goring Great Grandparents: Marion Davis Laura and Jim Goring Elsie-Jean and Cornel Dyck

Notices Due to continuing education…

LESLIE’S DRUG STORE, Biggar will be OPEN

SATURDAY, September 12 in the morning ONLY Phone 306-948-7836 for after hour service

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

St. GabrieL rOman CathOLiC ChurCh 109 - 7th Ave. W, Biggar Father Michel Bedard Parish Phone: 306-948-3330

Mass TiMe: Sunday • 11 a.m.

Sunday School during service

Our Lady Of fatima CathOLiC ChurCh Landis, Sask.

Mass TiMe: Sunday • 9 a.m.

For Rent Charter/ Sherwood Apartments 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satellite systems, laundr y facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwasher s, air conditioning, parking with plugins.

For more information call: Karen/Kevin 948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. Biggar

Real estate

SASK. FARMS & RANCHES

ARDATH: 1499 ac.

- 724 cult ac., + 747 ac. pasture, cattle facilities, 1380 sq. ft. home on well treed yard.

ELROSE: 160 ac.

- 148 ac. tame hay, barbed wire fencing, assess. 52,800.

UNITY: 20 ac. Must see 1380 sq. ft. home on well treed/ landscaped yard with water access in various parts of the yard… call for details!

Contact …

Murray Murdoch, Cell: 306-858-8000

LANE REALTY

Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists™

Real Estate

Everyone Welcome!

Houses for Rent Two and three bedroom houses for rent.

Close to downtown and school. Fridge and stove included.

For viewing call 306948-3674 or 306948-9517 or 306948-7022.

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Wanted Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron.

Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 tfn

Wanted Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

Please phone 306948-1773 or 306948-5393. Pickup available. tfn

ED BOBIASH TEAM OF REALTORS

Downtown or Out of Town…

ALWAYS A HOME RUN!

SASKATOON

www.EdBobiashTeam.com MLS® 537054 NEW PRICE! $459.900 Asquith West Mechanics Dream Acreage on 9.83 Acres • 1,960 sq. ft. Bungalow, double attached garage • 60’ x 60’ Steel-Framed Shop with in-floor heat • 40’ x 60’ Quonset with 220 power • Hip Roof Barn • Immaculate Yard with Mature Trees

306-222-7770

78 registered sales so Far in 2015!

Phone:

306-569-3380

email: lanerealtycorp@ sasktel.net WITH OVER 30 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS! To view full colour feature sheets for all of our CURRENT LISTINGS, visit our Website at:

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BOX 40, BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0

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

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The Independent is responsible subject to the conditions noted above, for ONLY the first incorrect insertion.

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All advertising subject to publisher’s approval. It is agreed by The Independent and any advertiser using or requesting space that the publisher shall not be held liable for damages in event of non-insertion of or errors in advertisements. In excess of or beyond the amount paid for space actually occupied by the non-insertion, or by that portion of the advertisement in which the error or non-insertion occurred whether such error or noninsertion is due to the negligence of its servants or otherwise.

All advertisers must assume responsibility for errors in any advertisement which is supplied to The Independent in handwritten form or given over the phone.

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

SUBSCRIPTION RATES…per year Pick-Up/ONLINE…

$30 + $1.50 gst = $31.50

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Employment Opportunity Hiring Product Specialist to lead the client experience through sales initiatives, exceptional service, and design solutions. S3 promotes a challenging, respectful work environment.

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Live In Caretaker required for Senior’s Retirement Community in Saskatoon.

Basic building maintenance and on-call for emergencies. Alternate weekends off.

Compensation includes salary + benefits, a 2 bedroom apartment including utilities, 5 meals per week.

Call Don @ 306978-3074.

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Auctions Donogh Antiques Total Liquidation Auction Brandon, MB. Saturday, September 19, 9:30 a.m.

Building sold, everything sells.

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Phone 204-727-1088 or 204-729-1212.

For Sale PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1400 for details.

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113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

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9 When you OK this proof, we cannot be held responsibleAttention Wally:

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

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Thurs., CLOSED

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• Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs

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July 3 9 Please approve and return by:_______________________ For your information… Business 1391 - 100th St. Independently Owned and Operated CENTRE& Professional North Battleford, SK OK as is.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Cover the province with one phone call.

Place a blanket classified!

306-948-3344 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Adoption of Town of Asquith Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw

Welcome Back . . . Biggar Central School Student Representative Council (SRC) put some students in precarious (but tasty!) positions for the first assembly of the year, Tuesday. Here, Brock Thomson sprays whipped cream on to Josh Hawkins, all part of a ‘Banana Split’ contest to help ease students and staff back into the academic year and get the school spirit rolling once again. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Asquith intends to consider the adoption of a new Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 5-2015) and Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw No. 6-2015) under the Planning and Development Act, 2007.

INTENT OF OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN The proposed Official Community Plan contains a long-term vision and goals to direct growth and development in the Town of Asquith. The Plan establishes a number of objectives and policies that addresses items such as future land use, development, and other matters of community concern. This Plan is intended to guide the Town for a period of twenty-five plus (25+) years.

INTENT OF ZONING BYLAW The proposed Zoning Bylaw implements the Official Community Plan. It provides for local provisions and regulations for the use and development of land for the health, safety, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality. The Zoning Bylaw establishes Zoning Districts which regulate permitted, discretionary, and prohibited principal and accessory uses of the land in the Town of Asquith, as well as provides development permitting processes.

AFFECTED LANDS All land within the corporate limits of the Town of Asquith, as shown on the Future Land Use Map and Zoning District Map contained within this notice, is affected by the new Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. Your property may be directly affected by the provisions in the proposed bylaws. Please check the full version of these documents that are available for viewing at the Town Office or on the Town website www.townofasquith.com REASON FOR THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN The proposed Town of Asquith Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth and development in the Town for the next twenty-five plus years.

REASON FOR THE ZONING BYLAW The proposed Town of Asquith Zoning Bylaw will help implement the Official Community Plan with site-specific provisions of the Town of Asquith.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw during regular office hours at the Town Office. Copies of the proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw are available at cost. The Bylaws are also available online at the Town’s website www.townofasquith.com PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing shall be held on October 6, 2015 at the Asquith Seniors Center, 515 Main Street at 7:00 p.m.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Early Deadline!

Friday at noon is the deadline for ads, classifieds , and news

BAG A $500.00 VISA Bring your harvest samples to Louis Dreyfus – Wilkie And enter your name in our draw For chance to win.

But your chance DOUBLES by contracting.

Program ends on Nov 2, 2015 Call 306

And the winner is . . . Sunday, August 30, the Biggar Knights of Columbus hosted the parish picnic, making the draw for the 50/50 raffle. They presented the $1,000 to Willa Labreque for her daughter Kelly Masko of Red Deer who purchased the winning ticket from her mother. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

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The most popular folks of the day? The cooks, of course! (Independent Photo by

Integra Tire

celebrating their 37th Anniversary presents its…

19th Annual Show ‘n’ Shine

SAT., SEPT. 12

Third Avenue Park, Biggar

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“BIGGAR” and BETTER than ever!

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by Biggar Museum & Gallery

RAFFLE TICKETS ON NEW BAR FRIDGE

donated by Integra Tire and Biggar Leisure; artwork donated by Wade Miller of TOO TALL Airbrush

Proceeds to Biggar Kidsport… Price $2 or 3/$5 For more information, call George or Ron at 306-948-3376 Continuing to serve our community

Daryl Hasein)