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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015

Culture Princess . . . Dausha Ilyasova gets a few touchups from Christien Barber, Saturday, all part of Culture Day activities in Biggar. Dausha lit up the room, becoming the stylish star of the day. See Page 12 for more. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Biggar Central School Blazers hit the Rec Complex for their home opener Friday, facing the Outlook Blues. It was a dominating performance from the Green and Gold, holding Outlook 36-0 at the half, finishing it off with a 59-30 win. They hit the field this Friday for another home game.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Biggar town council minutes The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held September 1, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Alan Boyle, Penny McCallum, Eugene Motruk, and Kirk Sherbino.

Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $132,756.94 and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $19,988.83, be approved.

Council resolved that the Town of Biggar inform Catterall and Wright to proceed to invite tenders to replace the water main on Quebec Street from First Avenue to Second Avenue West and from Second Avenue to Fourth Avenue West as two separate projects, and further that the tender include replacing the storm sewer on Quebec Street from Second Avenue to Third Avenue West, and further that asphalt patching be excluded from the estimated costs provided.

Council resolved that as the Town of Biggar no longer requires Parcel B Plan 101481937 - NW 5-36-14-W3, Council therefore authorizes the Town officials to execute and Option to Purchase Land to TransGas for the sum of $5,000 plus GST. Council resolved that the Town of Biggar Community Hall Rental Rate Policy C (7), approved December 2, 2014 by resolution number 14-539, be repealed and replaced with the Biggar

Community Hall Rental Rate Policy (7) attached hereto and forming part of these minutes, be approved effective January 1, 2016.

Council resolved that Acme Environmental Services be approved to repair the sewer line on Quebec Street from Second Avenue to Fourth Avenue West in the amount of $19,200 plus GST as per their quote of August 26, 2015.

Council resolved that the Proposed Road Parcel in the north half of Section 31 Township 35 Range 14 West of the Third Meridian, be approved.

Council resolved that the Town purchase a 1/15th page ad at a cost of $175 for promoting the 2015 Crime Prevention Guide to be distributed to our local schools, sponsored by the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers. s -EETING ADJOURNED AT 8:48 p.m.

Gridiron Crunch . . . A Biggar Yellow ball carrier gets the attention of a visiting Kindersley junior football player, September 23 at the Rec Complex.

The Biggar football players put in a great showing but just couldn’t find a way to finish in the last half, falling 50-34. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Biggar Credit Union celebrates National Co-op Week Biggar and District Credit Union is using the opportunity of National Co-op Week to raise awareness of the many ways that

Saskatchewan people and business support each other.

“The theme of this year’s Co-op Week is People Helping People,”

said Bill Hammel, General Manager of the Biggar and District Credit Union.

For us, that’s what being a credit union is all

about and that’s what it means to be living in Saskatchewan.”

Credit unions use Co-op Week to educate the public about the differences between credit unions and other financial institutions. As financial co-operatives, credit unions are democratically controlled, which means every member has one vote.

Members can vote for or even run for the board of directors and lead the strategic direction of the credit

Prairie Spirit Schools Foundation appoints new Executive Director The Prairie Spirit Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharon Compton as Executive Director, effective September 1, 2015.

“Sharon’s passion for education, her proven leadership and her business acumen will uniquely equip her in her role as Executive Director of the Foundation,” said Bonnie Hope, Foundation Board Chair.

Compton was a Learning Superintendent with Prairie Spirit

School Division for seven years, prior to her superannuation in 2013. She has over 33 years of educational experience including 24 years of senior Sharon leadership experience both as Assistant Director and Director of Education in the former Saskatoon East School Division, Golden Plains School Division and Wood River School Division.

Thank you, Kathy! . . . Kathy Sarvas was honoured for her many, many years of service to our community as a member of the Biggar EMS team. Kathy was given the treatment afforded one dedicated to serving our community. Give her a pat on the back if you see her - in fact, give all our EMS folk a hearty thank you for coming to our aid in times of trouble. It’s a thankless job, but one that is so very crucial to our community. Thank You, Kathy! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

The Prairie Spirit Schools Fo u n d a t i o n encourages and facilitates community and corporate support and involveCompton ment in public education. The funds raised through this charitable foundation are used to enhance learning opportunities for the students of Prairie Spirit School Division. The foundation supports a variety of innovative learning opportunities for students, with transitions to careers for senior students as one example.

“We know the business community and our local community are interested in supporting public education,” Hope explained. “The foundation provides donation and investment opportunities for projects and partnerships with businesses and the community which would not otherwise be possible and which will enrich h learning experiences forr students.”

Prairie Spirit Schooll Division is the progres-sive urban and rurall school division that sur-rounds the City of Sas-katoon. It includes Lord d

Asquith School and Perdue School. The school division has experienced tremendous growth for 10 consecutive years and currently has approximately 10,800 students in its 45 schools.

…see Co-op Week, pg 16

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Letter to the Editor‌ To whom it may concern‌ (Re: Sandra Schmirler Olympic Gold Park) In Spring of the year 2000 the park was opened in memory of our Provincial, Canadian, World Champion and the ďŹ rst ever Olympic Gold Medalist curler Sandra Schmirler.

Since that day it has ourished as a fantastic place for all of our community to enjoy. Whether it be the playground area for the kids or the park path that was landscaped so beautifully for everyone to get out and get active the park has been a great asset for our town and tourists coming through Biggar.

The park currently has been maintained on federal and provincial grants that have all ended.

The time has now come that we are seeking the ďŹ nancial support from our local establishments to ensure that the park remains in its standing glory going forward to the future. The funds would allow the committee to purchase needed maintenance equipment and to hire maintenance staff to ensure the park is kept up to the standard that it deserves to be in. Also, large amounts of volunteer hours will be needed throughout the coming years, primarily over the summer season.

On an annual and ongoing basis the park project is seeking at least $10,000.

Keeping in mind that this is not limited to that amount as these funds are required to keep the park a place for all to be proud of, so your generosity at any level will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for consideration and we look forward to your response.

Yours truly, Gerry Besse On behalf of the Sandra Schmirler Olympic Gold Park Committee

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome.

They MUST be signed, approximately 300 words in length and are subject to editing.

How to build a country where small business grows

by Daniel Muzyka, President and Chief Executive Officer and Glen Hodgson, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist Forecasting and Analysis, Conference Board of Canada With the federal election campaign in full swing, the Conference Board of Canada has prepared a series of primers for Globe readers on the top economic and social issues our next federal government must address.

One of the trickiest economic challenges for Canada is to create more large businesses—firms that grow to their full potential, compete internationally on the same scale as global businesses, make profits, pay taxes, create jobs and maintain and increase their presence in Canada.

It is both socially and politically popular to offer tax and other advantages that favour small business.

The vast majority of the more than 1.2 million businesses in Canada, according to Startup Canada, are small and medium enterprises. SMEs employ more than 5.1 million people and produce about 30 per cent of our gross domestic product.

Yet, while small business sustains up to a third of overall employment and economic growth in Canada, most small businesses remain small.

Furthermore, small businesses launch and fail at a high rate of turnover. The real engine for creating high-wage jobs is sustained high-growth businesses, firms that happened to have been small at one point. The challenge for the next Canadian government is not just how to sustain small enterprises but how to create more high-growth businesses that become large enterprises.

Canada is good at creating startups. Compared with other advanced developed countries, Canada has relatively few regulatory barriers for opening new businesses. When combined with a high level of entrepreneurial ambition that Canadians exhibit, as identified in the Conference Board of Canada’s How Canada Performs: Innovation Report Card, it means an annual “birth rate� for SMEs of about 100,000 businesses.

However, the churn rate for these new businesses is high. Up to half of SMEs go out of business in their first five years of operation. SMEs are often limited in their ability to grow by insufficient access to private investment capital and limited management skills and experience to expand their operations, implement technology and commercialize innovations. Even for the many firms that

stay in business, too few ever grow to become large regional, national or global leaders.

Small businesses benefit from significantly lower corporate income tax rates and often enjoy reduced regulatory compliance. There is little evidence, however, that further reducing the tax and regulatory burden on SMEs will help them grow taller and stronger, especially if the full scale of taxation and regulation rises rapidly on those who grow. Preferential tax rates and reduced regulatory barriers can distort market forces, create financial and psychological barriers to growth, and inadvertently encourage businesses to stay small.

The economic evidence shows that SMEs are both a necessity and a challenge for the Canadian economy.

Productivity growth is the surest way to create enduring wealth in an economy. On that score, Canadian SMEs are being outperformed by firms that are larger and more committed to growth and innovation. The Bank of Canada and other analysts have demonstrated that firm-size differences between Canada and the United States play a significant role in explaining the productivity gap between the two countries, now approximately $7,000 per capita.

Similarly, firms that are committed to growth invest much more of their revenue in research and development than SMEs. This enables them to grow larger, which creates additional employment, as well as higher employee compensation and benefits.

Rather than basing business policy on current size, let’s broaden our focus to support for firms based on additional business attributes. These criteria include: s 3USTAINED HIGH GROWTH rates; s )NVESTMENT IN INNOVATION s )NCREASING AND ACCELERATING employment;

s 4HE WILLINGNESS AND DEMONstrated expertise to pursue business sales and growth internationally.

In short, Canada is a good place to start a small business. The focus of Canadian policy needs to shift toward helping more small businesses become growth businesses.

It leads to questions for the parties: How will your platform encourage the formation and continued growth of larger new enterprises? How would your policies encourage more successful SMEs to grow to their full potential? How would your government’s policies ensure that more Canadian enterprises grow to compete globally?

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Sunday, OCT. 4 2:00 p.m. Matinee ($5 admission)

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guess the largest such event is the one in San Diego where crowds of 130,000 plus attend.

Comic book fans -- or should I call them fanatics. Science fiction.

Horror. Video gaming.

Fantasy. Booths. Exhibits. Guest stars. Artists.

Writers. It is virtually a “geek’s” paradise. It has become a statement about pop culture.

Make no mistake this “fandom” is nothing to sneeze at. It generates more than $500 million in revenue and the industry is growing.

Both in revenue and attendance at events across the country and the world.

But it is probably more when you factor in theme parks dedicated to comic books characters. One that immediately comes to mind is Universal Islands of Adventure

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entered the doors of Comic Con. What a change! It was like the twilight zone where his personality completely changed. He was animated and chatty, actually talking with strangers in the booths. His knowledge was incredible (if only he would apply himself with equal enthusiasm when it comes to math).

He has always been a Spiderman fan since he was three years old. And more recently has been interested in anime. He has tried to inform me about the world of anime and I have tried to relate.

There are some things that just have to be chalked up to a generation gap and a need to accept the ways things are.

This whole phenomenon of comic con culture is amazing. I

The Majestic Theatre

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There were people going in the doors wearing costumes -- costumes of every comic book character, super hero and video game persona imaginable. To be clear it was not only children in costumes but a large portion were adults. This was not Hallowe’en.

It was a Comic Con event.

Not that I am a huge fan, in fact I barely know the names of the characters. Rather it was our grandson that was in his element. This teenager is kind of quiet and reserved. He loves visiting and we love having him but being a typical teenager he only tells his grandparents so much. Participation in school is at a minimum, only contributing in class when he must.

You know the type.

That is, until he

in Florida. On our visit there we saw Spiderman, Superman, Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and so many others.

It’s a place where characters come to life and visitors -- of all ages -- enjoy the interaction.

Even though they realize these are just paid actors.

We also took our two grandsons to Marvel Universe Live this summer. It was the same experience in terms of character interaction.

Again, listening to the two of them talk you realized there was a whole different world out there.

Some of the success of keeping comic books alive must be attributed to marketing. But, if the fans weren’t there to keep the phenomenon alive the success of the industry wouldn’t be there.

And, the fans are very devoted. It has gone way beyond the “trekkie” craze. Perhaps that is why comic cons are exploding the springing up everywhere.

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Fun Day raises cash for thos in need . . . Biggar RCMP Detachment’s Sgt. Colin Sawrenko, left, and Cst. Mark Wright, right, hand over a cheque to Saskatchewan Central Victim Services Assistant Coordinator, Andrea Kletzel.

The money was raised during the hugely popular RCMP Community Fun Day, September 19. (Submitted Photo)

Saskatchewan grows by 3,100 people in second quarter of 2015 Saskatchewan’s population continues to grow at a steady pace in spite of lower oil prices.

There were 1,133,637 people living in Saskatchewan on July 1, an increase of 3,100 since April 1. The new population number is slightly lower than the number initially reported last quarter, but that’s because Statistics Canada recently revised all of its population estimates back to 2011. Even with the revised numbers, Saskatchewan’s population has grown in every

quarter for the past nine years.

Saskatchewan’s rate of population growth was the third-strongest among the provinces over the past year and fourth-strongest in the past quarter.

Premier Brad Wall said the continued steady growth shows the strength and resilience of Saskatchewan’s economy.

“Even with the challenges facing the oil industry this year, people continue to see Saskatchewan as a great

place to work and live,” Wall said. “This is a big change from a few years ago when a slower resource sector would invariably lead to a declining population.”

Saskatchewan’s population gain in the second quarter of 2015 was made up of a natural increase (births minus deaths) of 1,641 and net international migration of 2,903 offset by net interprovincial out migration of 1,444.

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by Bob Mason

West wind blow . . .

While cleaning house one day, and looking through a bunch of old papers Phyllis found her Grade 5 reader from way back.

Published in 1928 for use in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba schools, copyrighted ad authorized by Thomas Nelson and sons of the Educational Book Company of Canada.

It was the same book that Yours Truly had been given when he was in Grade 5, and when Phyllis showed it to him, he read it from cover to cover and felt like a real Canadian all over again!

Fast forward, eh?

Y.T. was sitting in a waiting room somewhere when he saw an editorial by Doris Anderson.

Being kind of interested Y.T. bought a far-back issue, filed it away and never thought of it again.

Then Phyllis found her old Grade 5 reader and

dread that line: “West wind blow from your prairie nest.”

Below are what Doris had to say about our schools in 1975.

“Early this year a nation-wide survey was conducted with 3,500 students in their final year of high school. It was a simple test students were presented with a list of names and asked to tick off the right answers.

“The test was easy, but the results are not easy to take. Sixty-three per cent of these young Canadians about to graduate from high school, couldn’t identify any of three of Canada’s prime ministers since World War Two! Sixty-one per cent didn’t know that the BNA act was Canada’s constitution. Over sixty per cent couldn’t name Canada’s 10 provinces in geographical order from east to west. Half of them had no idea why

“The War Measures Act” was proclaimed in 1970!

Ninety per cent couldn’t identify Norman Bethune and over 70 per cent couldn’t pick out Rene Levesque. When presented with a list of Canadian authors, 70 per cent didn’t recognize Margaret Laurence as Canadian, and 69 per cent didn’t know of Margaret Atwood! Over a third of them thought that Imperial Oil, General Motors and Shell were Canadian companies. John Diefenbaker was named as a Governor General, Harry Truman and Winston Churchill were thought to be Canadian prime ministers. Many students thought that “All in the Family” was a Canadian T.V. Show and that Toronto or Montreal were the capital of Canada!

“Altogether 62 per cent of the students failed the questionnaire. In the comments on the test some of the students said: ‘After going through this, I found myself wondering what I had learned in years of school!’ Another said ‘I can’t believe how ignorant I am about Canada!’

“In a country with onetenth the population of our neighbour to the south, we are resigned to the fact that our children are brought up with a daily diet of ‘Kojak’ and ‘Hogan’s Heroes’. We have learned to live with

the fact that 97 per cent of all magazines sold in Canadian newsstands are from the U.S. We also recognize that an overwhelming number of films our children watch and records that they listen to, are from the U.S. “But is it not within reason to expect that Canadian children should be learning elementary facts about their own country in Canadian schools? Another study that was released by a research group at Glendon College, York University, showed that not only one-third of Canadian schools surveyed had courses in Canadian literature. How did this come about? What happened to Champlain, Frontenac, William Lyon Mackenzie, R. B. Bennett? And where is ‘The Song My Paddle Sings’, Marley Callaghan and Farley Mowat? Another study by The Independent Publishers Association of Canada, partly explain the reason for this sorry state of affairs.

“From 1966 to 1973 when the sale of books in Canada more than doubled, the sale of Canadian books sold went down from 38 per cent to 19 per cent. In Canadianowned bookstores, Canadian books sold well, 20 per cent or more, but in U.S. dominated paperback books, book clubs and school wholesalers,

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015 the story is dismal! Only issues the world (and two per cent of paperback Canada) face now and books sold in Canada are in the future! I would Canadian! Only seven also like to think they per cent of books sold by might have some pride book clubs are Canadian, in Canada and some conbut the most shocking cern for its survival as of all is the fact that an independent nation.

Canadian school librar“But how can our ies spend most of their young be expected to money for books on U.S. come out of our school books. According to the system equipped with I.P.A. Survey 88 per cent the knowledge they need of library money goes to if most of the information foreign books, another 12 they reflected through a per cent goes to books U.S. prism? Is it too published in Canada by much to ask that Canaforeign-owned branch dian children be taught plants. about their country and “Only two per cent of its literature from books the money (Canadian written and published by taxpayer money!) that Canadians.” goes to educate Canadi– Doris Anderson, Edian children in Canadian tor, Chatelaine, 1975 schools goes into CanaEveryone seems to dian books published by know that Y.T. is far Canadian firms. Some more apt to make some Canadian school boards foolish wisecrack than spend every cent of the say something sensible, money they have for but here we are on a far books to the U.S.! more level playing field, “This situation I’m and any smart saying he convinced, couldn’t hap- may make while trying pen in any other coun- to predict the future of try in the world. What Canadian education is do we want and expect as apt to come true as from Canadian schools the comments of the best anyway? As a concerned brains in the country! parent, I would like to We old people are think a child graduat- always moaning about ing from 12 or 13 years our golden past and fearin the Canadian school ing the unknown future system would have mas- since long before Robert tered some basic educa- Burns wrote: tional skills. But I would “Backward though I also like to think that cast my e’e on prospects our students would have drear! An’ forward, tho’ some knowledge about I canna see I guess an’ this country and its his- fear!” tory, how its government Get it? works and some of the

Town of Asquith Council News for September 2015 Council held its regular council meeting on September 9. Attending were Mayor Gail Erhart, Councillors Sue Sawicki, Leen Van Marion, Garry Dumont, Ross Beal and Don Lysyshyn, Foreman Darren Kraft and C.A.O. Holly Cross.

A resolution was made to accept the August 12, 2015 regular council meeting minutes and the August 18, 2015 special meeting minutes.

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bank reconciliations were accepted as presented.

Council passed a motion to accept the accounts paid in the amount of $28,025.77 and the accounts payable of $40,093.61.

Foreman Kraft reported that there were two water breaks at service connections, one on Clark Avenue and one between Main Street and Andrew Street.

The Asquith Volunteer Fire Department responded to two false alarms.

Some street patching has been done, but more will be completed towards the end of September. Road work and drainage facilitation has been done on East Avenue and the 600 blocks of Miles Street and Charles Street. Council would like to thank residents for their patience during this construction phase.

A building permit to

build a garage at 630 Main Street was issued.

A motion was made to increase office security by installing a tempered glass barrier over the counter and replacing an interior door with a steel fire door.

The Town Council has sold the 1962 Champion grader for $11,500.

Bylaw No. 8-2015, a Bylaw Regulating Building was passed and has been sent to Regina for ministerial approval.

On September 9 the Town of Asquith in conjunction with Lord Asquith School held a brief ceremony to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II being the longest reigning monarch.

A meeting was held on September 16 to discuss the formation of Neighbourhood Watch.

Attendance was good.

Another meeting will be held in the future and anyone who is interested in being involved is encouraged to attend.

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Chef Dez on cooking

A classic soup done Chef Dez style

Recently I featured a recipe on Global TV and then in my column for Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Soup.

The amount of positive feedback I received from this recipe was overwhelming to say the least. One of the requests I received within this feedback was for a vegetarian version of this soup, and it is with this column I am happy to oblige.

Now let’s be honest: I can’t think of anything vegetarian that would replicate the flavour of sausage, but I guess if you are vegetarian you more than likely don’t want that flavour anyway. This recipe

Battle for Zendikar releases this weekend, and boy am I looking forward to seeing how this format drafts.

Now normally at this point in a set’s release I’d be writing up a column focusing on one of the new mechanics, such as Rally or the Processors. To change things up a bit this time, though, I thought we’d take a closer look at one card in particular, that doesn’t even really interact with any of the set’s new mechanics: Ob Nixilis Reignited.

The current incarnation of Ob Nixilis (having been printed in three different forms previously) has been described as “simply good” by some, and as “boring” by others, but I say that there is a gem hidden in his abilities.

His first ability is +1 loyalty to draw a card and loose a life. Hardly exciting, but very on flavour for black and reasonably efficient.

His second ability is -3 loyalty to destroy target creature. Given some of the trends that we have seen with black removal as of late, of either being incredibly expensive or being cheap with very notable targeting restrictions, five mana to remove a threat with no restrictions while still leaving a Planeswalker behind is nothing to scoff at.

His third ability, however, is where things start to get interesting. For -8 loyalty you give target opponent an emblem which says “whenever a player draws a card, you lose two life”. On its own, it is simply a very fast clock on your opponent, giving them a sense of very grave inevitability. But notice how it doesn’t care

who draws the card. This is where this month’s deck gets its story, as Ob Nixilis gets to take the roll of the mysterious vendor selling curios to your hapless opponent.

On this night they make the mistake of buying the monkey paw.

Monkey Paw Creatures: 3x Disowned Ancestor (B), 3x Typhoid Rats (B), 3x Den Protector (1G), 4x Archers’ Parapet (1G), 3x Malakir Familiar (2B), 1x Sidisi, Undead Vizier (3BB), 2x Tasigur, the Golden Fang (5B).

Spells: 3x Damnable Pact (XBB), 2x Ultimate Price (1B), 3x Grave Birthing (2B), 3x Grim Contest (1BG), 1x From Beyond (3G), 2x Murderous Cut (4B).

Planeswalkers: 3x Ob Nixilis Reignited (3BB).

Lands: 3x Blighted Woodlands, 3x Evolving Wilds, 4x Forest, 4x Jungle Hollow, 3x Shrine of the Forsaken Gods, 7x Swamp.

The tale of the monkey paw is an old one, cautioning those who hear it to “be careful what they wish for”, as every wish the paw grants comes with a horrible, unforeseen price. Well then, what do Magic players often wish for? The answer is simple: more cards. Maybe they need an extra land or two to cast that one big creature, maybe they need a removal spell to deal with your threat on board, or maybe they just need the last piece of their combo. This deck wishes to oblige them, specifically with Damnable Pact after Ob Nixilis uses his third ability to “give them the paw”.

As mentioned above, the emblem that Ob Nix-

otherwise is very reminiscent to the original one.

This recipe is extremely easy and screams “classic Italian”. Vegetarian or not, I think this finished dish at your next dinner party will be a splash (figuratively, hopefully not literally).

Rustic Italian Bread Soup “My version of a classic bread soup. Very simple, but very delicious!”

500g loaf of bread (Crusty Italian or Sour Dough), cut in large cubes 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp salt A few grinds of black pepper 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 small/medium onion, diced small 4 garlic cloves, minced Salt and pepper 1 - 796 ml can of diced tomatoes 1 - 900 ml tetra pack of vegetable broth 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 tsp white sugar 1/2 to 1 tsp salt Parmiggiano Regianno cheese, grated or shaved, for garnish. ilis makes cares not for who is drawing the cards, so we are going to make your opponent do all the drawing. Damnable Pact already makes target player draw X cards and lose X life, but for every card drawn the emblem adds an additional two life tax. So if you cast Damnable Pact on them

where X is five, they will draw 5 cards and lose 15 life.

Now, as wonderful of a scenario as that is, your opponent isn’t quite as hapless as the man in the original story, and will likely be trying to prevent Ob Nixilis from getting to the point where he can use his final ability. This

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 7 1.) Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the bread cubes with the 1/4 cup olive oil, dried basil, dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake 10 to 15 minutes until golden (like large croutons).

Set aside.

2.) Heat a pot over medium heat. Add the 2 tbsp olive oil, onion, garlic, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook, while stirring occasionally, for two to three minutes until the onion and garlic are soft.

3.) Add the can of diced tomatoes and cook for another two to three minutes over medium heat.

4.) Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

5.) Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh basil, sugar, and salt.

6.) Divide the baked bread cubes into eight soup bowls. Ladle an equal amount of soup into each bowl over the bread cubes. Garnish with the Parmiggiano and serve immediately.

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Combined with the slow chip damage of cards like Archers’ Parapet, you may still yet be able to

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015

Agriculture a low election priority

by Calvin Daniels

There is a federal election on.

In fact it’s been on far longer already than any election in the modern age of electronic social media should ever be.

It is now dragging on like a Saskatchewan winter in March, with people enjoying the experience of the rhetoric and hyperbole just as much as a three-day storm.

Even with the long election period agriculture issues have never exactly percolated to the top of the list being discussed.

That is not a particu-

larly surprising situation since farm votes are just not that important these days.

There are less and less riding where active farm voters sway the outcome, and nationally those rare ridings are not enough to influence who will form government, even in situations like this election where it appears a minority government is a likely outcome.

As the rural farm population has declined then so too, has the interest from all three parties in putting forth agriculture policy as a

main thrust of its campaign.

That is not to say there are not issues for farmers.

And that certainly does not lessen the importance of such issues.

So what should farmers be asking candidates about?

Front and centre has to be grain handling.

In spite of low oil prices, rail companies have found a steady business in moving oil.

The same rail companies have steady users from the potash sector.

So while there are rules for moving grain, and farmers will tell you they pay more than reasonable fees, the system has at best faltered in recent years, if not outright broke a few times.

The result has been less than required grain movements, and farmers have suffered.

Then there is the situation of grain quality.

There have been changes to the Canadian

TOWN OF BIGGAR

PUBLIC NOTICE Residents that have trees on their property that are overhanging Town streets, sidewalks or lanes are requested to trim these trees back to their property lines and to a height of twelve (12) feet. After October 5th, 2015 the Town crew will be trimming any trees encroaching on Town streets, sidewalks and lanes.

Your cooperation in trimming trees to ensure adequate site lines at intersections, unobstructed pedestrian traffic on sidewalks and clear passage for f Town equipment is appreciated.

For further information on tree pruning requirements, please do not hesitate to contact the Town office at 306-948-3317.

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Grain Commission, and that may, or may not be the best thing for ensuring standards.

The deconstruction of the Canadian Wheat Board by the Conservatives is now basically complete, but voters may still want to ask questions about the process, if not the

result, and the cost to farmers in lost assets.

The environment and how government will balance its protection while ensuring farmers can reasonably operate their business is another issue which is important today, and will be more so in the years ahead too.

So while farm issues might not be front and centre in leader debates, or political pamphlets, producers do need to ask questions and formulate at least part of their decision on who to support based on the answers.

Enhancing pasture management and biodiversity

by Glenn Barclay PAg, Eagle Creek Watershed Group October is Agriculture month is Saskatchewan.

This year’s theme is “Stewards in Sustainability”.

The Eagle Creek Watershed Group is a non-profit corporation active in ecological sustainability.

Our group partners with farmers, ranchers and the private sector to enhance wildlife habitat, increase biodiversity and enhance pasture management.

An example of wildlife habitat enhancement would be a point in the Eagle Creek where machinery or cattle are crossing the creek and causing erosion of the creek bank. The erosion can cause bank slumping which can interfere with fish spawning in the Creek. Yes, there are jackfish in the Eagle Creek, even south of Highway 14!

The Eagle Creek Watershed works with the producer to stop the erosion, provide a more useful crossing for the producer and provide an improved habitat for aquatic species.

The water will clear up, the water quality

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will improve and the livestock will more readily drink it.

Biodiversity and pasture management go hand in hand. For instance, if an area of native grass area is fenced out from tame forages, more options are available to the producer.

The native grass has certain time periods when it starts growth. Often this is different than the tame forage. The two paddocks will allow the producer to move and exclude animals from paddocks to allow valuable regrowth periods for the forage. The old pasture management guideline of “take half and leave half” can be followed closer.

Overgrazing of pastures is not acceptable by most pasture managers these days. Producers are spending more time identifying and utilizing native grasses more productively.

Keeping better notes of grazing periods by livestock and how the forage stand is maintaining itself, is becoming more common for pasture managers.

Pasture plans are developed using this information and by utilizing aerial images.

Livestock producers are serious about having a sustainable and productive land base.

The proper choice of forages for either a pasture or a hay field will

enhance biodiversity.

There are many different textured soils and soils which can be affected by salinity and flooding.

Each forage grass and legume has tolerances for these soil properties.

Many options of forages will provide a landscape of the many different forages species, which enhances biodiversity.

Our board wants to enhance producer’s and the general public’s ability to identify invasive species. We encourage people to go to the Eagle Creek Watershed Web site to learn more about invasive weeds.

Invasive weed problems start by having a few scattered plants that no one is concerned about.

It is assumed they are a native plant or “it’s no big deal”. A few years later it can be a massive problem. For instance, a single plant called Blueweed was noticed and destroyed this year in our watershed. This is the first time this weed was ever identified in our watershed. Will it reappear in 2016?

Invasive weeds are very efficient at reducing the valuable of desirable forage stands.

If an invasive weed out competes the desirable forages and only the weed is left in the stand, biodiversity is lost.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015

New Superintendent joins Prairie Spirit team

Tracey Young Prairie Spirit School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracey Young as Learning Superintendent, effective August 1, 2015.

She will be responsible for a group of schools throughout the Division and will lead a variety of learning areas, including supporting first and second year teachers, in-school administrator learning and school libraries.

Young has seven years of administrative leadership experience, including her work as Principal of Hague Elementary School, Vice-Principal of Venture Heights Elementary School and as a Learning Support Facilitator for the school division. As a classroom

teacher, she worked primarily with middle years students.

Young completed her Masters of Education (Curriculum) degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 2011.

She earned her Education degree from the University of Saskatchewan. “I believe educators have an enormous impact on individuals and on our society and I am honoured to be a part of this profession,� she said.

Young believes collaboration between students, parents, teachers and administrators is critical for success in education. “All members of the learning community must work interdependently to achieve goals.

Learning is all of our work,� she explained. “Tracey is an enthusiastic lifelong learner,� said John Kuzbik, Director of Education for Prairie Spirit School Division. “Our school division will benefit from her experience as a school-based administrator and an instructional leader.�

Kuzbik added that

Bustin’ around . . . Biggar Green Junior football player Stratton Mair carries against a visiting Unity Red player at the Rec Complex, Thursday. The football stars of tomorrow have a ways to go but are showing improvement on a steady basis. Unfortunately they lost 64-0 on the day, but it is their first year on the field, and they will improve. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) these strengths and many others will allow Young to effectively support school-based administrators in developing, implementing and monitoring school learning plans.

Prairie Spirit School Division encompasses Lord Asquith School and Perdue School in our area,

TOWN OF BIGGAR, SASKATCHEWAN

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 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. 01-632 known as The Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT The proposed bylaw will: 1.

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The affected land to be rezoned in 1. is described as the northern 8 acres of Parcel AA Plan 92S32452 Ext. 0 which forms part of this notice. This land is located just south of Biggar and east of Highway #4 as shown outlined in bold and crosshatched on the map forming part of this notice.

REASON The reason for the amendment is to allow commercial development consisting of a shop/truck wash building with personal, business and equipment sales on this land.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Town OfďŹ ce in Biggar, Saskatchewan between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at a cost of $2.00.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on the 20th day of October, A.D., 2015 at 8:00 p.m. in the Town of Biggar Council Chambers to hear any person or group who wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal ofďŹ ce before the hearing.

Issued at Biggar, Saskatchewan this 1st day of October, A.D., 2015.

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Thank you to the Biggar Fire Department for your continued dedication and service to our community; and 212 Main St., to our Farmers, Biggar Be Safe!

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On this occasion, Fire Prevention Week, we salute our local firefighters of the Biggar Fire Deparment for a job well done!

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We would like to thank our dedicated firefighters of the Biggar Fire Department for always being there for us! ……George and staff

Westwinds Motor Hotel would like to take this occasion to honour the fearless men and women who are part of the Biggar Fire Department.

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We would like to salute our local firefighters on the dedication shown to perform the many duties related to their job.

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We are very proud of our volunteer fire and rescue department for all their outstanding efforts.

Fire Prevention Week 2015 will be observed from October 5 – 11, 2015.

The theme for this year is:

Hear The Beep Where You Sleep.

Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!

Increasingly, having a working smoke alarm near your bedroom area(s) and at each level of a residence is required by law. There are now new types of smoke alarms that can be electronically interconnected wirelessly. For example, if smoke activates a smoke alarm in the basement of a house, all the home’s smoke alarms will sound simultaneously regardless of how far away they

306-948-2706 Thanks to all the firefighters who came out on the day of their golf tournament to put out a fire and keep our Argo bush safe!

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It is with a profound sense of relief that our community is under the watchful eye of the Biggar Fire Department.

Keep up the good work!

are from the smoke’s source. Therefore if additional smoke alarms are installed voluntarily in each bedroom, you are immediately alerted and gain precious seconds to deal with the situation and safely escape from a house fire. Accordingly, it is recommended that smoke alarms be installed in each bedroom.

high side of the room.

• Avoid locating an alarm at the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.

• Never paint a smoke alarm.

• Keep alarms 60 to 90 cm (two to three feet) away from light fixtures.

SMOKE ALARMS

GET OUT AND STAY OUT – NEVER GO

LOCATING/INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS: • Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.

• For best performance, an alarm should be mounted on the ceiling in or near the centre of the room, hall or stairway, and at the head of each stairway leading to an occupied area.

• Optimum location for wall mounts is at least 15 cm (6 inches) from the ceiling but not more than 30 cm (19 inches) from it.

• Avoid installing where the temperature is less than 5oC (41oF) or exceeds 48oC (119oF).

• Keep alarms away from doors and windows.

• Never locate an alarm in front of an air register, fans or vents.

• Keep alarms at least 60 cm (2 feet) from any corner.

• Do not recess smoke alarms in walls or ceilings!

• Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 30 cm (one foot) rise per 2.4 m (eight feet) horizontally should be located on the

IN CASE OF FIRE –

BACK INTO A BURNING BUILDING:

• Crawl low near the floor to the nearest exit maintaining contact with the wall.

• Test the door by feeling it with the back of your hand. If it is hot, do not open. Use an alternative route.

• If the door and knob are cool, stay low with your shoulder against the door while opening slowly, turning your face away from the door as you open it. Be ready to close the door if smoke and heat rush in.

• If trapped, put as many closed doors as possible between you and the fire, and seal all cracks in doors and windows with towels or bedding, wet towels or bedding if possible.

• If your clothing catches fire, stop where you are, drop to the ground and cover your face with your hands while rolling back-and-forth to put out the flames.

• Cool minor burns with cold water.

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We honour and thank our courageous firemen and women who are dedicated to protect and serve Biggar and area.

These volunteers conduct themselves with professionalism and compassion when dealing with the tragedies and dangerous situations that they respond to at any time of the day or night. We are truly grateful and proud of our Biggar Fire Department. ‌TOWN

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Biggar celebrated all things culture September 2526 putting artists centre-stage. The Biggar Museum, Majestic Theatre were hotspots for events ranging from author Alice Ellis, artist Carol Wylie, and local artists, all showing their talents, helping us all celebrate the culture of our area. (Photos St. Gabriel School, Biggar Museum and Gallery, Biggar Independent)

New Horizons Activities

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by Janice Foley, Coordinator The Town of Biggar has proclaimed this week, September 28 to October 4, 2015 Senior’s Week in Saskatchewan, as designated by the Honourable Dustin Duncan, Minister of Health.

This week also includes Canada’s National Seniors Day and the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons, which are both October 1, 2015.

We wish to recognize the contributions that all seniors make to enrich our communities.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Dedicated kaiser players showed up on Monday, September 21 to play for the afternoon.

Ken Pearce was first with 223 point, Marie had 209 points for second place. In third was Joyce Colbert with 187, and fourth place was held by Helen Kanz with 185 points. Ken Pearce was also the high game scorer with 71 points. These keen players are looking forward to the Wednesday night kaiser beginning.

Busy hands were at work once again during needlework group. This creative bunch of ladies had some beautiful projects to show me that will be donated to some lucky members of our community in the near future!

Bingo was held on Thursday the 24th with all proceeds donated to

the Terry Fox Foundation.

Attendees supported and raised $71.55 for this much valued cause.

Evelyn Poletz won the 50/50 and also shared the winnings for the final game with Ian Logan.

Activity Group 3 met on Friday to make plans and find volunteers to support the activities happening in October. If you are a member of the Biggar New Horizons, please consider joining one of the Activity Groups if you have not already done so. Many hands make light work, and ensure that all the wonderful activities you know enjoy, will continue.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015

by Rod Pedersen, Voice of the Riders For the rest of the CFL, it appears to be a big “Uh Oh”.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders appear to have woken up.

In their best performance of the season to date, the Green and White kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 33-21 home victory over the Montreal Alouettes Sunday afternoon before 30,843 fans at Mosaic Stadium.

And almost immediately, the victory had the Rider Nation buzzing. It was the number one topic on coffee row Monday morning: “So what has to happen for the Riders to make the playoffs?”

The truth is, a lot.

The odds are far great-

er that the Roughriders will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2011 because, according to CFL official statistician Steve Daniel, the Riders have to win all of their remaining five games and hope the Bombers, Lions, and Alouettes continue to lose.

But remarkably, it could happen. And things have finally started to turn for Saskatchewan and the only question that remains is: have they left it too late?

If you’re around the team every day, it’s impossible not to notice that this is a totally diff ferent football team than the one which started the season 0-9 and caused the firings of head coach Corey Chamblin and GM Brendan Taman.

Their replacements, Bob Dyce and Jeremy O’Day both on the interim, are working in concert to change the mindset of their locker room.

It’s subtle things, like changing the practice techniques and leaving the roster alone, for the most part. Sunday’s game was the first time all season that there were no changes to the roster from the week before.

Lack of injuries played a part in this, but the reluctance to tinker with the lineup seems to have instilled a renewed sense of confidence amongst the players.

In Sunday’s game, the Riders led 6-0 after their first possession and never relinquished the lead the rest of the way.

“It’s a different mentally now,” revealed quarr terback Kevin Glenn who tossed for 212 yards and a touchdown in Sunday’s game. “We have a lot of the same guys but sprinkled in some new guys, like Naaman Roosevelt, but for the most part, we had a good team early on and weren’t getting the breaks and weren’t doing

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is one of the most significant issues facing deer management in North America, but why?

It is important because, similar to mad cow disease in cattle and scrapie in sheep, CWD is

always fatal.

There is no cure or prevention for the disease.

It is known to affect all members of the deer family (a group collectively referred to as cervids) to include deer, elk and moose, and caribou.

Overtime, the propor-

tion of animals that will contract CWD will inevitably increase. As this occurs, experts predict a younger age structure, lower number of young born and, as a consequence, lower numbers of deer and elk.

In short, as CWD

the right things early.

But it’s a different mindset now. You can credit the coaches and the guys, but everyone is coming together.”

Glenn’s right. Roosevelt is one of a handful of American rookies on this team that bided his time on the practice roster in the first half but is now making the most of his playing time on a club that is well below .500.

The Buffalo product and former NFL’er led the team in receiving Sunday with three catches for 68 yards.

Ditto for offensive tackle Jermarcus Hardrick and defensive tackle Andre

spreads across the landscape, the disease may take a costly toll on deer and elk populations.

Unlike the familiar viral or bacterial diseases that go through periods of “outbreaks” followed by a timeframe where the disease goes dormant, CWD risk continues to increase in the environment over time.

This is because CWD is not caused y a living organism, but instead is caused by an infectious protein referred to as a prion. Proteins are the compounds that make our bodies work and a protein’s function and activity is dependent on its three-dimensional shape. CWD prions have an abnormal shape, rendering the useless. Normally cells in the body would destroy these abnormal proteins but this is not the case with prions. Once CWD prions get into an animal’s body they cause other normal proteins to misfold and take on an abnormal shape.

These newly misfolded proteins convert other proteins, magnifying the cycle. Brain cells are particular targets for these prions and, as time progresses, these

“Juicy” Monroe who’ve been starting since the coaching change and have displayed unending hustle in practice and in games.

All it took was one win in another must-win game for the Roughriders to be infused with glowing optimism. The veterans have shone a positive light on things as well, including defensive end John Chick who delivered a passionate pregame speech to his team. It seemed to have provided the necessary inspiration.

Is there a miracle finish in store for Canada’s Team?

“That’s our plan,” Bob

Dyce chuckled in his post game news conference.

“It’s funny, I’ve let cerr tain players talk to the team at certain points.

John Chick asked me if he could talk to the team and he had an important message. He said he has nothing but belief in this team and we need to keep fighting and see where the cards fall.”

You can’t turn your back on the Roughriders now.

It appears the fun has just begun.

(Rod Pedersen is the voice of the Roughriders on 620 CKRM Regina. For daily Rider news, check out his blog at RodPedersen. com)).

Biggar Bowling Centre scores (September 24) Monday Mixed League: MHS – Gerry Devenny, 220; WHS – Krista Remeshylo, 239; MHT – Jason Raschke, 636; WHT – Krista Remeshylo, 492.

Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Glen Shockey, 294; WHS – Donna Eaton, 216; MHT – Glen Shockey, 692; WHT –

Donna Eaton, 557.

Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Glen Shockey, 202; WHS – June Hoppe, 185; MHT – Glen Shockey, 513; WHT – June Hoppe, 519.

Thursday’s YBC: Bowlasaurus: High Score – Josh Heimbecker, 70. Pee Wee: High Score

– Sawyer Heimbecker, 74; High Double – Sawyer Heimbecker, 117.

Bantam: High Score – Kiersten Raschke, 129; High Triple – Kiersten Raschke, 306. Juniors: High Score – Hailey Boobyer, 210; High Triple – Hailey Boobyer, 466.

Why should we be concerned about chronic wasting disease?

St. Gabriel boys bring home first place St. Gabriel Junior Boys volleyball team had a success Saturday attending a tournament in Dinsmore.

The September 26 tournament included St.

Gabriel, BCS2000, Eston and the host Dinsmore.

After the completion of round robin play, St. Gabriel faced Eston. The best of three was a backand-forth affair where

the first two games were determined by less than three points.

In the third game St. Gabriel came out strong to win 25-8.

Well done!

Left to right, Back: Benson Garchinski (Coach), Griffin Lehnert, Nathan Hawkins, Brody Voll, Junel Villanueva, Justin Hanson, Christopher Montgomery, Rick Garchinski (Coach); Front: Aljo Villanueva, Maynard Mariano, Andon Hawkins, Jessie Montgomery, Jesse Garchinski.

abnormal prions buildup in the brain where they create microscopic holes, gradually destroying the animal’s ability to think and behave normally.

Unable to feed themselves, they die of starvation or are taken by predators.

Once an animal is infected it takes at least a year, often longer, for it to die. While the animal is still alive it continues to shed infectious prions from its saliva, feces, urine, and blood, spreading the disease through direct contact with other deer species while, at the same time, contaminating the landscape.

Research suggests CWD contaminated soil is very important in the spread of the disease. The disease can be spread by CWD contaminated feed, soil, or shared water sources.

Once established, CWD prions remain in the environment for a minimum of four years but likely longer, where these infectious prions serve as a reservoir of continuous disease transmission.

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Current location in southern Sask. Must have valid driver’s license; safe food handling ticket; and experience in a similar environment.

Send resume and two work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc., Box 100, ArborďŹ eld, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

Great opportunity for a Nanny to care for two lovely small children in the family home in Biggar. Previous child care experience is essential, as are good reff erences. This position will involve day to day help with caring for children, school runs on occasion, planning crafts, activities and trips. Hours of work are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Interested applicants should call 1-306-951-0049 to discuss the job further.

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Early Deadline Friday, October 9 @ 11 a.m.

for Thursday, October 15 publication due to Thanksgiving Weekend!!!

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Dale Corfield.

Dale was born on June 9, 1940 in Milden, Sask. to Albert and Mary Corfield. Dale passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, Sask. at the age of 75.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Evelyn; sons, Kim (Vicki), Danny (Robyne), Dean (Leanne), and Darron (Andrea); and daughter, Debbie (Grant); as well as numerous grandsons, granddaughters, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews; sisters, Gloria (Ken), Lynn (Brian); and sisters-in-law, Lois, Beth (Tom), Jean (Gerry), Linda (Gary); and brother-inlaw, Bill (Donna). He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Mary Corfield; and brother-in-law, Dave.

Dale worked for Pioneer Grain for 25 years before retiring and residing in Biggar, Sask. He was recently featured in an article with his Dad, Albert; sons, Kim and Danny; daughter, Debbie; and granddaughter, Nicole, for providing five generations of service to the company.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing crib and spending many hours playing, discussing and watching curling.

We would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, flowers, meals and prayers during this time. He will be missed by us all.

Dale did not want a service to celebrate his life, so the Corfield Family would like everyone to raise a glass of beer, whiskey, wine or water to toast his life at your next meal.

We wish to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses, EMTs at the Biggar Hospital and Saskatoon St. Paul’s Hospital.

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Coming BIGGAR ASSOCIATED GOSPEL CHURCH corner of 8th Ave. and Quebec St.,

Sunday Worship • 10:50 a.m.

Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m.

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 Y SCHOOL during service.

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

PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS) OCTOBER R WORSHIP P@ ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH corner 4th Ave. East and King St., Biggar • 10:30 a.m.

Potluck on last Sunday of the month 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 3UNDAY s A M Sunday School during service

OURR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Landis, Sask.

MASS TIME: 3UNDAY s A M

Memoriams McLELLAN, Shirley: In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away October 1, 2002. “Silent thoughts of time together Cherished memories that last forever.

Each of us in our own special way Will remember you with love today.�

We love and miss you so much, Larry, Donna, Deanna, Jeremy, Michelle, Glen, Sitina, Bentley, Jerry, Amber, Spencer, Avery, Marcia and Delaney.

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 4: SHA Officiating Clinic, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at BCS 2000. Confirmation of payment and completion of modules required to attend. For more info, contact Matt Poitras, 306-948-9377.

38c3 MONDAY, OCTOBER 5: FIRE Prevention Presentation by Biggar Fire Department, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Q. & A. Session to follow.

39c2 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8: Biggar & District Donors Choice Campaign Blitz. Many canvassers are needed. If you are willing, please call, Michele at 306-948-3745; Donna at 306-948-3659 or Mary Ann at 306-948-2571. Information sheets to prepare for canvassers are available for pick up at several businesses downtown. Canvassers‌ please pick up books at New Horizons on Thurs., Oct. 1 from 2- 6 p.m.

Thank you for your support.

38c3 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9: Landis Fun Tyme Dance Club season begins Friday, Oct. 9 with “The Gold Tones� in attendance.

Dancing from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight with lunch to follow in the Landis Community Complex, Landis, Sask. Season’s membership (five dances), $75 per couple. Guests, $25 per couple per dance. Everyone welcome!

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15: Tea and Bake Sale at Biggar Health Centre Activity Room, 2 - 3:30 p.m. All proceeds to Resident Activity Fund. Thank you for your support.

40c3 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16: 7:30 p.m., Brahms, Bongos and Blackberry Wine Concert at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar, $20/ticket, available at The Independent and Weasie’s Gourmet Blends.

40c3 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18: Perdue United Church Fowl Supper @ Perdue Community Complex. Doors open 4:30 p.m., Supper 5 p.m. Adults, $15; 6 - 12, $8; Preschoolers, FREE. 37c6 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1: Biggar & District Arts Council presents . . . “Diyet”, 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.

40c4 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8: Landis Library Craft, Trade and Bake Sale, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Landis Community Complex. Lunch, silent auction, fish pond. Door prizes, half & half, raffle.

Contact Denise, 306-658-4536 or Vera, 306-658-2110 39c3

For Sale

Wanted

Steel Grain Bins for sale or rent....

2 - 4000 bushel bins; 2 -2800 bushel bins; 1 3300 bushel bin.

Call 306-8823167 39p3

Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-9481773 or 306-9485393.

Pickup available. tfn

Wanted Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron.

Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-6582132 tfn

REAL ESTATE

Land for Sale

SASK. FARMS & RANCHES

Hammond Realty RM 349 Grandview For Sale by Tender. 335 ac with 213 cultivated ac.

Average assessment $79,475/qtr.

Closes 5:00 p.m.

October 20, 2015.

306-948-5052.

Details at http:// RM349.Hammond Realty.ca 40c3

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.

KERROBERT: 5.2 ac. - 1552 sq. ft. home on well treed/ landscaped yard on Highway #51.

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™

97 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:

www. lanerealty.com

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

Houses for Rent Two and three bedroom houses for rent. Close to downtown and school. Fridge and stove included.

For viewing call 306-948-3674 or 306-948-9517 or 306-948-7022.

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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

For FAX service, see us at The Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar

ProvinceWide Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Asso2ciation and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www. swna.com.

Employment Opportunity MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career!

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

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Business Opportunity GET FREE VENDING MACHINES C an E ar n $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Locations Provided. Protected Territories.

Interest Free Financing. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866668-6629 Website WWW.TCVEND. COM

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

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Careers MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST S are in huge demand!

Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school.

Learn from home and work from home. Call today!

1.800.466.1535 w w w. c a n s c r i b e . com. info@canscribe.com.

Building a Career in the Creative Industries?

The Saskatchewan Arts Board and Creative Saskatchewan are offering the Arts Entrepreneurship and Business Development Course in Swift Current.

Deadline is October 21, 2015! The course helps Saskatchewan artists and arts entrepreneurs develop sustainable careers or business ventures. Learn how to create a business model, marketing plan, sound financial strategy and enhanced network of clients and resources.

More info and application: w w w. a r t s b o a r d . sk.ca/aebdc

Auctions “NEW” Store. Hardware. Truck Parts.

Closeout Auction.

SAT., OCT. 3 @ 9:00am. Yorkton Ag Pavilion, 455 Broadway St. W, Yorkton, SK. Karla’s Auction 306-782-0787 www. ukrainetzauction. com PL#310056

Auctions Auction for Martin and Loretta Lidgren, SATURDAY OCTOBER 10, 10am at 435 4th Ave., Semans, SK..

Beautiful house and property, woodworking tools, furniture, 2007 Sunset Camper, Collectibles. Call Martin at 306 524 4669 OR Robert at 306795-7387. Listing at www.doubleRauctions.net PL#334142 ME Construction, building mover, pile-driving, hoisting, rigging, bridge building, Marcel Espenell, 204-7442491, 204-825-8616, email espenell@ gmail.com, Box 46, Altamont, MB R0G 0A0, 200 yards East of St. Lupicin.

Moving Real Estate/ Household Auction. Arnold Kruk.

SUNDAY, OCT. 4 @ 10:00am. 71 Ross Dr., Yorkton, SK. 1599 sq.ft. house, 3bdr. Karla’s Auction 306-782-0787 www. ukrainetzauction. com PL#310056

For Sale BOSCH 800 watt Mixer Sale $515, VITAMIX Blenders $459 & up, BUNN Coffee Makers, Omega Juicers & more. Call 1-888-692-6724 or shop online www. hometechcanada. ca Hometech New address 375 Broad St, Regina.

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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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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Other Advertising Rates Available upon Request.

The BIGGAR INDEPENDENT accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally.

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

Inside 40-mile Radius…

$35 + $1.75 gst = $36.75

Outside 40-mile Radius…

$40 + $2 gst = $42

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For Sale

Vehicles

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly.

Call this newspaper NOW or 306649.1400 for details.

Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks... Dodge...

GMC...

Ford...

Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260.

Lloydminster

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All Buildings, All Models. You’ll think we’ve gone MAD DEALS. Call Now and get your DEAL. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Notices

LOCO has just begun a new research project into the impact of online shopping on local business.

Online shopping represents a large and increasing part of the Canadian economy.

However, many of the dollars spent leak out of our economy to US Corporations. A 2013 report produced for Vancity reported that two out of every three dollars spent online by Canadians go to US retail websites.

Please help us complete our research to asses the impact of these trends on local business.

If you own a retail business or are a consumer (and we all are), please take our survey at: locobc.com/2015/04/23/onli ne_shopping_impact/ The survey takes approximately 5-10 minutes and closes October 15th, 2015 Contact us at amy@locobc.com for further information.

Seed & Feed

DEADLINE

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED MODULAR HOMES -multi section, single section, motel style, and duplex family units LARGE INVENTORY TO CHOOSE FROM OR FACTORY ORDER TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA Selling and Servicing - SPRING THRASHED Across Western Canada for Over 40 Years!

- DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS 1.800.249.3969 WANTED!!

Check out our inventory at - BARLEY, OATS, WHT www.medallion-homes.ca - LIGHT OR TOUGH Hwy 2 South Prince Albert - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed AVAILABLE & Grain BACHELORETTE 1-877-250-5252

NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC, Currently Buying: Feed Barley, Feed Wheat, Peas, Soybeans, Oats.

We offer competitive prices, on farm pickup & prompt payment. 1-306873-3551, Website: neprairiegrain.com Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @ www.westerncommodities.ca

Land for Sale

Looking for someone you cannot wait to see again!

Jane is a beautiful, sweet girl who is a nurse and looking for the right man.

Jane has never been married, has no children, and no baggage. She loves football, hockey, going to concerts, and just being outdoors. She is very down to earth and easy to get along with.

She’s a great listener and always wants to help others. Jane is not one to go to bars, and has had a hard time meeting the right person in her small community.

She is very open and accepting of people.

She’s non-judgmental, and cares more about who someone is on the inside rather than on the outside.

She’s looking for a good man who is energetic, fun, adventurous, has a good sense of humor, is down-to-earth, and is a little bit romantic.

FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 215 1/4’s South - 88 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 8 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 54 1/4’s West - 49 1/4’s AVAILABLE TO RENT

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

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Guaranteed Service, Customized Memberships, Thorough Screening Process.

Experienced organ repairman is coming here to service organs, digital pianos & keyboards.

Be included in this service run, call ORGAN & KEYBOARD SERVICE CORP. at 1-888-2568188 or email:oksc@ telusplanet.net.

Need A Loan? Own Property? Have Bad Credit? We can help!

Call toll free 1 866 405 1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

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Services Hip or Knee Replacement?

Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? $2,000 Yearly Tax Credit $40,000 in Tax Rebates Disability Tax Credit

Monday • 5 p.m.

Services

Personal

FARM AND PASTURE LAND

Fill in either of our surveys for a chance to win a gourmet local food gift box from Saul Good Gift Co worth $300!

Houses for Sale

Biggar Credit Union celebrates National Co-op Week, cont. from pg. 3

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union.

Beyond that, credit unions are much more likely to have strong ties to their communities. “By choosing Biggar and District Credit Union, members can feel good about how their money is being managed,� said Hammel. “Our impact is local, which means funds on deposit are turned into loans within the Biggar and Perdue area, improving the community and the wellbeing of families, businesses and individuals.�

Credit unions give back to their communities to an extent not possible for private sector banks, which repatriate profits to shareholders, many of whom

live far away from the areas serviced. Credit union giving takes the form of patronage dividends to members and donations, in kind contributions and volunteer hours to local charities and non-profit organizations.

In 2014 credit unions returned $9 million in patronage dividends to their members.

Community giving amounted to over $7 million.

Hammel is quick to point out the local impact. “The Biggar and District Credit Union is pleased to have contributed over $1 million in monetary donations, sponsorships, promotional gifts to local

organizations over the past 15 years.�

Credit unions are also at the leading edge of a new wave of financial programs aimed at improving quality of life within their communities.

These programs – which may include partnerships with local and provincial government and social support organizations – have the goal of providing financial support or other services to families or vulnerable individuals who may not qualify for conventional credit.

The p r i n c i p l e underlying this social financing is that real change occurs at the community level and is most

effective when it involves the participation of local groups and the others who live in the community.

Credit unions c e l e b r a t e International Credit Union Day on October 15, 2015 as part OF .ATIONAL #O OP Week, October 11-17, 2015.

Biggar and District Credit Union is one of 49 credit unions in Saskatchewan serving 238 communities.

These full service financial institutions serve more than 475,000 members across the province.

Saskatchewan credit unions build lives and fulfill dreams by helping members achieve financial well-being and by investing in their communities.

Wilkie RCMP urge owners to take precautions during vehicle theft spree Detachment has responded to numerous complaints of stolen vehicles and theft from unlocked vehicles in the community in the last few weeks.

As a reminder to residents there are several things that you can do to deter thieves from targeting your vehicle. Follow these simple steps: s 7HEN LEAVing your vehicle, make sure the visible interior is empty. Lock parcels and other valuables in the trunk. s 2EMOVE YOUR stereo’s faceplate and take it with you whenever you leave your vehicle. If this option isn’t possible, consider investing in a vehicle antitheft device like a vehicle alarm. s .EVER LEAVE your vehicle running and unat-

tended, even with the car locked. s !LWAYS SHUT windows tightly and lock all doors. s $ON T LEAVE A set of keys in the vehicle and don’t mark your keys with personal identification or your vehicle’s licence plate number. s !VOID PARKing your vehicle in dark areas or near trees or fences, which provide hiding places for thieves. s !LWAYS KEEP your vehicle inside the garage, if you have one.

Keep all doors and windows of both the vehicle and garage shut and locked. s .EVER LEAVE FIREarms or ammunition in an unattended vehicle.

This could lead to your weapons falling into the hands of criminals, and you could be charged criminally for

failing to properly store your firearms.

Make it as hard and time-consuming as possible for a thief to break into or steal your vehicle. This may not always deter a criminal, but thieves usually pick quick and easy targets.

Persons with information about crimes being committed in the Unity/Wilkie/ Macklin areas are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at (306) 228-6300; the Wilkie RCMP at (306) 843-3480; or the Macklin RCMP at (306) 753-2171.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility .ETWORK #RIME Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime.

Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded. You can also submit a tip online at saskcrimestoppers. pp com.

BE SEEN in the BUSINESS DIRECTORY CALL 306-948-3344

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ACCOUNTING

INSURANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation n Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Phone:

ELECTRICAL

Roofing

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES

MA M ADGE R ROOFING G INC.

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291 PHILLIPS ELECTRIC s 2ESIDENCE s #OMMERCIAL 7IRING &OR FREE ESTIMATES Ph: 306-948-5393

#ELL 306-221-6888

Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

306-951-8004

Contact us for all your insurance and financial services 306-948-3926

“Setting a Higher Standard” ∆New Construction ∆Re-roofs ∆Torch-on ∆Tile ∆Metal ∆Asphalt ∆All repairs p ∆Shakes ∆Inspections NOW DOING ∆ Eavestroughing ∆ Downspouts ∆ Soffit & Facia We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE E estimate please call… 306-948-5453

Michelle Spuzak, p , R.M.T. (NHPC member)

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

For all your home, business and rural needs Owners/Operators • Travis Young • Dallas Young • Claude Young

Biggar, Sask.

306-948-3389 Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Biggar

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

306-717-2818 www.madgesaskroofing.com g g Eavestroughing Biggar, Sask.

ARGUE’S EAVESTROUGH NOW W SERVING THE BIGGAR AREA FREE ESTIMATES 5-inch continuous eavestrough

• ‘Ideal Protein’ Weight Loss • ‘Slender You’ Figure Salon Weight Loss Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

306-948-7274

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

- together with -

Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss 30-minute Circuit Personal Training Fitness Classes …owned and operated

by Brett Barber

102 - 3rd Ave. A W., Biggar

306.948.2208

Perdue Massage & Acupuncture Clinic Registered Massage Therapist (MTAS)

Phone or Text:

306321-4991 Website: www.perdue massageclinic.com www.facebook.com/ perduemassageclinic

5th Avenue 106th Street

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask.

Fax 306.445.4275

Services available…

•Therapeutic Massage •Wholisdtic Health Coaching •Pregnancy Massage •Emotional Release Therapy •In-home Sessions

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

306-948-2548

S Stuart A A. B Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B.

New Beginnings Wellness Centre

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

“Putting PERSONAL back into fitness training!”

Wayne Baldwin, PFT, CPTA, CNHC

…serving your community since 1972

One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions * Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certificates available

Visit us @ 127-1st Ave. E., Biggar Where you can feel right at home!

Phone… 306-948-2548

Use all modes of advertising…

CLASSIFIEDS WORK …call

306-948-3344

JJanet & Candice Moon Colour Energy Therapists …for info & appts

306-948-7682 or 306-948-7128

moonlighttherapy@hotmail.com g py@

DENTAL

ROSETOWN OS O DENTAL

115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.

306-948-3346

Phone:306.882.2123 New Patients Welcome!

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask.

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

306-948-3408

Ph: 306-948-4430 or 306-948-4460

rod.campbell@sasktel.net p @ 122 Main St., Biggar, SK

201B - 2nd Ave. West P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Ph: 306-948-5133

Peszko &Watson is a full service law office that practices… ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ

Criminal Law Commercial Law Family Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, Jason Peszko Lisa Watson Sophie Ferré

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

306-948-2183 Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

OPTOMETRISTS

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015

Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (23 September, 2015) Building a brighter future for Saskatchewan students

The start of a new school year is always an exciting time for students and parents, teachers and support staff.

This year, it is also a time of celebration as sod turnings have marked the start of a number of important infrastructure projects in some of Saskatchewan’s fastestgrowing communities.

The construction of 18 new, publicly-owned elementary schools is now

underway at nine jointuse sites in Saskatoon, Warman, Martensville, and Regina. Ready to welcome students in 2017, each of the nine joint-use sites will include 90 new child care spaces and a community centre.

St. Brieux School is undergoing a renova-

. . . Chronic Wasting Disease, continued from page 13 Most alarming perhaps, is that once prions are released into the environment they bind to clay particles in the soil where they become even more infectious (up to 680 times more infectious!) than unbound forms.

Recent research also conďŹ rms that infectious prions are contained and transported within dust particles and are naturally incorporated into the leaves of plants where it also remains infectious.

This ďŹ nding raises concerns for not only wildlife but may also have implications for agriculture.

In Canada, CWD has been detected only in Saskatchewan and Alberta, with Saskatchewan having the largest distribu-

tion prevalence. Without active management to reduce CWD, prevalence of the disease will inevitably continue to increase.

Although there is no scientiďŹ c evidence of the human health impacts from CWD, the World Health Organization, Health Canada, and Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Health recommends hunters not to eat animals known to be infected with CWD. Free CWD testing is available for harvested deer, elk, and moose during the 2015-2016 hunting season. Hunters are encouraged to drop off deer and elk heads at ministry ofďŹ ces. Hunters are advised to drop moose heads directly to the Canadian Wildlife Health

Cooperative (CWHC)/ Prairie Diagnostic Services (PDS). The results will provide information about the distribution of this disease.

The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, Saskatchewan OutďŹ tters Association, Saskatchewan Bow Hunter’s Association, Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, Nature Saskatchewan, Regina Fish and Game League are working closely with the Government of Saskatchewan and the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative to better understand CWD and its impacts to wild cervids in our province.

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Auction Coordinator: Kim Kramer, 306-445-5000 !! !" " # " " Tractors: 1984 Case IH 4494 4wd; 1976 Massey Ferguson 1155 2wd, 7511 hrs showing; Ezee-On 2100 front end loader; Case 1070 2wd & Case FEL, 5259 hrs showing; Combines & Accessories: 1976 John Deere 6600 Side Hill s/p; CCIL sp combine (for parts); Swathers: John Deere 800 18’ s/p; Massey Ferguson 21’ p/t; Seeding & Tillage: John Deere 655 30’ air seeder; Flexicoil 40’ packer bar; Morris TD-81 16’ tandem disc; Grain Handling & Storage: WestďŹ eld MK100-51 10â€?x51’; Sakundiak HD7-45 7â€?x45’; Haying & Livestock: 2003 New Holland 1475 haybine 18’ header; 1998 New Holland 664 round baler; Heavy Trucks: 1989 Kenworth T600 highway tractor; 1975 GMC 6500 Sierra grain truck; 1972 International Cargo Star cabover grain truck; Light Trucks & Cars: 1978 Chevrolet Cheyenne 10 2wd, 350 V8; Ford Model A antique car; 1968 Ford Galaxie 500; Trailers: 2007 Bergen 16’ stock trailer; ATV’s: 2003 Bombardier Outlander X7 4wd four-wheeler ATV, Rotax 400 cc; Other Misc Equip. ! ! ! #

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tion that will see a more spacious learning environment by 2017. This includes new classrooms and an Industrial Arts lab, Practical and Applied Arts space, cooking and clothing lab, new washrooms, and the expansion of the library and main entrance.

Just recently, an expansion and renovation at Churchill Community High School in La Ronge was completed. The school, which can now accommodate more than 700 students and 32 child care spaces, has a new gym, multipurpose room, learning centre, expanded Industrial Arts room, and a dental lab.

These projects are part of our government’s commitment to improving quality of life for students, teachers and communities. We have committed approximately $966 million toward 65 major school capital projects and numerous smaller projects such as preventative maintenance and renewal.

Government supports new child care centre

I’m happy to see many young families finding opportunity in our province, deciding to put down roots and raise their children here.

As a government, we’re proud to have responded to the needs of these families with record investments to expand child care options throughout the province.

The Government of Saskatchewan’s investment in the new Awasis Child Care Centre at the University of Regina, brings the total number of child care spaces on campus to 180, will make a big difference in the lives of university students and families in the community with young children.

Since November 2007, the Government of Saskatchewan has made a record investment in licensed child care, allocating funding for 4,935 new child care spaces to communities across the province.

This brings the total commitment of child care spaces in Saskatchewan to more than 14,200.

July Wholesale Trade

reaches new record Despite pressures in the energy sector, the latest wholesale trade figures from Statistics Canada confirm that Saskatchewan’s economy is strong.

Wholesale trade in July hit a record $2.17 billion (seasonally adjusted), the highest amount ever for the month. Record high wholesale trade is good news for the Saskatchewan economy. It points to greater demand for goods from business that will help sustain positive growth.

The rise in a number of other areas shows that we have a diversified economy, which is a buffer when it comes to the current state of the global marketplace.

This means we have some protection from what’s happening in the resource sector, and gives us confidence that we will be able to move quickly to turn things around once market conditions improve.

If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.

Get the warm fuzzies.

Donate your gently used, clean, warm clothing to help those who need it.

You’ll not only wind up with a cleaner closet, you’ll feel good doing it!

A SaskEnergy Initiative

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015

Biggar Lodge News

by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Hello everyone. What a wonderful warm week which is nice to have late into September.

Monday at the Lodge we started with Bible Study with Pastor Mark, then exercises.

In the afternoon we had Blast from the Past. We talked about walking to school, how we met our partners, how to store foods and much more.

It is nice bringing up memories of the good old days.

Tuesday was current events. We read from The Independent and took a look in the StarPhoenix. The men were interested hearing about William Shatner in Saskatoon for Comic Expo. That afternoon we had Jeopardy.

Wednesday morning was mini golf. In the afternoon we had a table of kaiser going and then we played Yahtzee.

Thursday morning was Bible Study and exercises.

In the afternoon, we

had our weekly game of bingo. There were a lot of double winners.

Friday morning was Barbeque Club down Autumn. Of course this is a favourite amongst the residents. We had Shake Loose a Memory.

Saturday was Jackpot Bingo and a movie.

Sunday morning was 1-1 time and the Perdue United Church stopped by for Church this week.

Take care everyone and hope to talk to you soon.

More than 5,200 speeding tickets issued in August

Havin’ a ball . . . Biggar Central School Junior Girl Blazer, Aisha Shafique, makes a return, September 23 during a mini tourney at the school. The girls tourney put athletes to the test, and our local girls put in excellent showings.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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offences in August: 475 tickets for no or inappropriate seatbelt or child car seat; 260 tickets for failing to stop at a red light or stop sign; 243 impaired driving-related charges; 56 tickets for driving while using a cellphone.

When you add speed to the equation of already risky driving behaviour like running stop signs, driving impaired or while using a cellphone, or not wearing a seatbelt, the consequences can be even more catastrophic – as speed increases on the road, damages could

increase off the road. You will crash harder, roll faster and further, and receive more injuries.

By reducing your speed, you give yourself more ways to find an alternative course of action and more time to react in order to avoid a potential collision. Even driving 10 km/h slower can make the difference between a close call and a fatal collision. *Includes all traffic safety focus results for August submitted by police as of Sept. 21, 2015.

Weather continues to hamper harvest

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Although commercial vehicle safety was the traffic focus in August, speeders were overrepresented, again.

Saskatchewan police issued 6,371* tickets last month. Of those, 5,232 were for speeding and 105 related to commercial vehicle safety, including tickets for exceeding weight and/or height, operating a vehicle with unsecured loads, and failing to maintain daily log books.

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Cool and wet weather during the week slowed down harvest operations.

Sixty per cent of the 2015 crop is now combined and 28 per cent is swathed or ready to straight-cut, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report for the period of September 15 to 21.

The five-year (20102014) average for this time of year is 56 per cent combined and 27 per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut.

Regionally, producers in the southwest are furthest advanced, having 81 per cent of the crop combined. Producers in the southeast have 79 per cent combined.

Fifty-two

per cent of the crop is combined in the westcentral region; 47 per cent in the east-central region; 32 per cent in the northwest; and 34 per cent in the northeast.

Rainfall this past week ranged from trace amounts to nearly two inches in northern regions. Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 11 per cent surplus, 81 per cent adequate, seven per cent short and one per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture conditions are rated as three per cent surplus, 82 per cent adequate, 13 per cent short and two per cent very short.

“Take time for your farm safety”

Some areas experienced frost, although damage is minimal in most cases as crops were mature. However, weather-related quality issues such as bleaching and sprouting continue to cause concern in some areas.

While overall yields are reported to be about average, they vary from region to region. Crop damage this past week was mainly attributed to rain, wind and flooding.

Provincially, seven per cent of the pasture is reported to be in excellent condition while 52 per cent is in good condition, 34 per cent fair, six per cent poor and one per cent in very poor condition.

Farmers are busy with harvest operations, fall spraying, machinery repairs, and hauling grain and bales.

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