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Vol. 105 No. 42

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014

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Biggar Credit Union supports provincial initiative Ebola has been front and centre on the international news stage these last few weeks. The fight against the outbreak of this disease has everyone concerned and Biggar and District Credit Union has joined the provincial organization in this effort.

The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce that Saskatchewan Credit Unions are accepting cash donations in support of Red Cross efforts to end the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa. Donations will be accepted at both Biggar and Perdue branches until Thursday, Nov. 6.

“The Red Cross has been responding to this health emergency since March, providing life saving treatment and working

Up, Up and Away . . . This is a familiar sight in the area at this time of year as geese make their yearly trek to southern climes. The ponds are welcome stopping points along the way giving the birds a chance to take throughout the region in an effort to prevent transmission of the virus,” said Richard Kies, provincial development manager for the Red Cross. “We are grateful to Saskatchewan Credit Unions, and their members for supporting Red Cross efforts that are urgently needed to reverse the spread of Ebola.”

The Biggar Blazers were in action against Hafford Vikings on Friday (10th) afternoon at the Recreation Complex. The sea of green surrounding the blue and white quarterback shows a great effort on Biggars guys

Red Cross efforts in West Africa are focused on the clinical care and treatment of patients with Ebola through a centre in Kenema, Sierra Leone, and region-wide prevention activities that span 12 countries and are aimed at breaking the cycle of the epidemic through contact tracing, care of the diseased

a rest break. It makes for a beautiful picture when they take off and land en masse. Adieu until next spring. (Independent photo by Kevin Brautigam)

and community-based education and outreach.

“We are deeply saddened by the widespread pain and suffering caused by the Ebola outbreak in West Africa,” says Debbie Lane, executive vicepresident, SaskCentral.

“Credit unions are pleased to be in a position to collect donations in support of Red

but in the end the score was 42-9 for Hafford. Time to gear up for the next game against Rosetown this Friday.

(Independent photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Cross relief efforts in West Africa.”

Canadians wishing to make a financial donation can donate to the West Africa Ebola Fund by calling 1-800-418-1111 or by giving online at www. redcross.ca/ebola-virus.

Canadians can also visit their local Red Cross office or any Saskatchewan Credit Union branch. Cheques should be made payable to the Canadian Red Cross and earmarked West Africa Ebola Fund.

Residents should take caution following break-ins A series of apartment building break-ins through various communities has RCMP advising residents to take extra precautions.

On Tuesday, October 7 Kindersley RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter into a residential apartment building on 4th Avenue West in Kindersley.

The members found no signs of forced entry into the building, but once inside they discovered the maintenance doors had been pried open.

The suspect(s) had gained access to the remainder of the building, including the building’s storage lockers.

Several valuable items were stolen.

On Wednesday, October 8, Rosetown RCMP entered into a similar investigation of a break and enter at a residential apartment building in Rosetown. Biggar RCMP is also investigating a residential apartment building break and enter

in this area that occurred on Monday, October 6.

All three investigations indicate the suspect(s) entered the storage area of the apartment complex and small items were taken.

It is believed the suspect(s) are traveling throughout the area searching for targets of opportunity.

Police are asking the public to take extra precautions, to keep valuable items in their apartments or in a secure area if possible, and to report any suspicious activity around their apartment buildings.

If you have information about this or any other crime, please contact Kindersley, Rosetown or Biggar RCMP or you may call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through SaskTel at *8477, or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers. ca

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Fire Prevention Week was October 5-11. The theme this year was “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives. Test Yours Every Month”.

Fire departments across the province took the message that smoke alarms save lives to their communities by reminding local residents about the importance of having working smoke alarms in their homes.

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Biggar Fire Department members went to BCS 2000 and St. Gabriel School to talk to the students about smoke alarms and fire safety. The members put the students through some drills and donned some of their equipment. Students were given a goodie bag of fun stuff after they enjoyed the presentation. Independent photos by Kevin Brautigam

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Council Minutes highlights Minutes of the regular meeting of Biggar Town Council held on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7:15 p.m. at the Council Chambers.

Present were Mayor Ray Sadler, councillors Arnold, Besse, Boyle, McCallum, Motruk, Sherbino and administrative staff.

Minutes of the September 2 regular meeting of Council were accepted as presented.

Bylaw No. 14-852 being a bylaw for entering into a tax exemption agreement for the purposes of economic development was introduced, given three readings and adopted.

Minutes of the September 4 General Government Services Committee were accepted as presented.

Minutes of the September 8 Economic Development Services Committee were accepted as presented.

Minutes of the September 9 Committee meeting of Council were accepted as presented.

Minutes of the September 15 Water and Sewer Services Committee meeting of Council were accepted as presented.

The RCMP Local Detachment report, August 12-September 12 was presented by Sgt. Colin Sawrenko.

Town Foreman’s report to September 13 was presented by Mark Haynes.

General accounts paid in the amount of $383,582.14 and general accounts payable in the amount of $103,909.85 were approved.

Financial reports for August were accepted as presented: bank reconciliation, statement of financial activities.

Correspondence from Biggar and District Theatre Project re digital signs was accepted and filed.

Lottery license from Catholic Women’s League dated June 29 was approved.

Permits were approved: 101208269 Sask. Ltd, residential deck; Jim Kerr, detached garage foundation; Matt Poitras, residential deck; 101118676 Sask Ltd, motel addition foundation.

Demolition permit for Sarah Bilao, residential dwelling was approved.

An application for a sign installation in the urban sign corridor by Randy Weekes, MLA was

approved.

The hall rental fee for Biggar New Horizons on October 2 for a seniors reception to honour seniors over the age of 65 who have volunteered and continue to volunteer was waived.

The request from Biggar Recreational Valley requesting permission to erect a permanent building approximately 20’x40’ located in the rec valley was received and will be advised that further information such as a site plan and building details will be required.

The quote from Altus Geomatics in the amount of $7,000 plus GST to subdivide a three parcel subdivision and laneway in Parcel TT Plan 94S41131 was accepted and they will be contacted to proceed with the subdivision.

Another hydrant will be installed at the end of the construction on

HIghway 14 sewer and water extension project at a cost of approximately $2,300.

Seventeen blocks of water mains have been determined to need replacement, therefore a draft three year water and sewer rate for projected increases was approved.

Administration will prepare the necessary bylaw and an application will be submitted to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board for approval.

The town will enter into a consulting agreement with P. Machibroda Engineering Ltd. to perform groundwater monitoring at the landfill as per the Permit to Operate a Waste Disposal Ground at a cost of $8,345.

The Town will advertise for the position of an Economic Development Officer.

Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Prairie Spirit enrolment increases by almost 300 students Schools in Perdue and Asquith are part of a school division that has grown a bit this year.

Prairie Spirit School Division reported an increase in student enrolment of nearly 300 students over last year.

As of September 30, 2014 the school division has 10,312 students in 45 schools in 28 communities.

The September 30 enrolment numbers are used by the Ministry of Education to determine official funding levels for the school year.

The 2014/15 school year marks the ninth consecutive year of

student enrolment growth in the school division.

Since the school division was formed through the amalgamation of three school divisions in 2006, student enrolment has increased by 16 per cent, an increase of approximately 1400 students.

The greatest increases in student enrolment are in schools in the cities of Warman and Martensville.

Prairie Spirit School Division covers a wide geographic area, north to Leask, south to Hanley, east to Colonsay and west to Perdue. Prairie

Olson retires as town foreman

Pictured above is Richard Olson – who retired from the position of Town Foreman with the Town of Biggar on September 30, 2014.

Richard began his employment with the Town of Biggar on July 2, 1980 only to leave on May 29, 1981. After a few years of other employment – Richard returned to the Town on June 3, 1985 and rose through the ranks to the position of Town Foreman on December 1, 2001 – the position he held to his retirement.

Richard’s day was celebrated at the Biggar Golf Course during the Town’s golf day and Richard and his wife Irene were pleased to have his

children, Kevin, Penny and Carrie along with their families, his mother Viola from Young, his sister Ellen also from Young, his sister Anita from Sylvan Lake and his sister Leona and her husband Rob from Biggar join him on this special day.

The Town of Biggar wishes to congratulate Richard on this career accomplishment and know that his retirement will be another chapter in his life that he will certainly enjoy.

Congratulations Richard!

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The sea of white dotted this blue body of water. This is an all to familiar sight as we head into the fall season making preparations for what we all know is just around the corner -- winter. (Independent photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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A $10,000 child care deduction is the least-worst way to do income splitting

by Gregory Thomas, Canadian Taxpayers Federation With a federal budget surplus expected now pegged at $6.8 billion – at least – the Harper Conservatives are hitting the fast-forward button on their timetable for tax relief.

At a Conservative rally this week in Ottawa, the Prime Minister hinted that the fall update from the Finance Minister could contain tax cuts. And the Finance Committee has revved up its pre-budget process. Hearings are scheduled to begin in a few days, a month earlier than last year.

We could be headed into a spring election.

To win that election, the Prime Minister needs to deliver on the promise he made in 2011 to cut taxes once the budget is balanced.

The challenge Stephen Harper faces, as the fall federal economic update rolls around, is the 2011 election promise to introduce income-splitting for working-age couples, allowing the higher-earning spouse to transfer $50,000 of income to the lower-earning spouse, provided a child under the age of 18 is part of the household.

The problem with this pledge, presumably written on the back of an envelope as the campaign bus pulled out of Ottawa, is that it’s been denounced by every credible economic think tank, representing every shade of the political spectrum. Even the federal Ànance department has weighed in – that analysis is so damning that nearly everything but that commas were redacted before it was released to the public.

Last week in a national survey, more than 5,000 supporters of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation offered their judgment on the income-splitting idea. The news wasn’t good for the government.

The highest priority, our supporters say, for any federal surplus is to pay down debt. Fifty-two per cent place debt reduction as the

highest priority, while 44 per cent favour tax cuts. Two per cent want more federal spending, proof that some latte-sipping lefties are openminded enough to support the work of the Taxpayers Federation.

So the top priority for the Harper Conservatives is simple: they need to reverse some of the damage done to Canada’s balance sheet on their watch. Tax relief comes second.

Where tax relief is concerned, 72 per cent prefer lower income tax rates and fewer income brackets, compared to just 21 per cent support for income splitting.

And if only families with children are going to get tax cuts, then income splitting comes second in the survey as the best way to do it.

The preferred option is extending the child care deduction.

The reason is simple. The current income-splitting proposal fails the fairness test in many ways. Single parents would get no tax relief.

Families with one 17-year-old and one high-earning parent would get far more tax relief than average-income couples with four preschoolers at home.

There is a better option. Parents can already deduct $7,000 for daycare, babysitting or camp costs for children aged under 7 and $4,000 for kids aged under 17.

Pushing that deduction limit to $10,000 would help every parent – including single parents. If the government allowed a working parent to pay their stay-at-home partner and claim the deduction, it would level the playing Àeld for everybody.

MPs of all political stripes can do the math and make a choice.

Next election, do they want to explain the mechanics of income splitting on the doorstep, to a parent who is balancing a toddler, a tricycle, and a microwave dinner on their arm? Or would they rather just discuss the new $10,000 child care deduction?

More money for provinces? Just say No, Mr. Harper

by William Robson William Robson is President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute The Prime Minister’s recent announcement that the federal government is ahead of schedule to eliminate its deficit signals the start of the fall round of prebudget lobbying. That lobbying will feature, as always, demands from provincial and territorial premiers for more money from Ottawa.

This ritual is a grueling test of faith for fans of Canadian federalism, which never looks more venal than when the provinces have their hands out.

The premiers’ annual summer meeting gave us a preview.

Their four-page communique started with the historical significance of this year’s Charlottetown venue

– and it was downhill from there. Nationbuilding? Letting people work or sell across provincial boundaries?

As if! The rest was an extended gripe about Ottawa’s stinginess, and its terrible consequences for the country.

The federal government did not respond. Which is understandable – but regrettable. Because the premiers’ complaints have two serious flaws that need rebutting before we hear them again this fall.

Start with a glance at the “major transfers to other levels of government” line in the federal government’s budget. They are not down, or flat-lining – they are way up. After Paul Martin balanced the budget as finance minister in 1997/98, they stood around $20-

billion. Then, as prime minister, Mr. Martin doubled them: by 2006, they topped $40-billion.

Since then, Stephen Harper’s Conservatives have added as much again: they now run upward of $62-billion.

They have outpaced the economy, rising from 2.3 per cent of GDP in 1997/98 to 3.2 per cent now. And far outpaced the rest of the federal budget: in 1997/98, they were around one-eighth of federal spending; now, they are nearing onequarter.

Which leads to the more fundamental problem with the premiers’ annual begfest. Provinces and territories tax the same personal incomes, corporate profits, and consumption spending Ottawa does. So why cycle the money through Ottawa? Yes, we have

provincial disparities to even out, but with the two largest provinces, Ontario and Quebec, now receiving Equalization, it’s hard to see persuading the provinces on the wrong end of that deal to pay even more.

Basically, the premiers like the feds to take the heat for taxing Canadians. And they like to dodge accountability.

What good does it do Ontarians concerned about hospitals, Albertans unhappy with roads, or Nova Scotians with questions about universities to hear it’s the stingy feds’ fault?

Health, municipal infrastructure and education are provincial responsibilities. If those governments are not answerable to their citizens for the successes and failures of programs in those areas, nobody is.

In Charlottetown,

the premiers touted a report they commissioned from The Conference Board of Canada showing how demographic change will disproportionately stress provincial and territorial finances in the years ahead.

True, aging’s impact on healthcare particularly will put more upward pressure on provincial/ territorial spending – many C.D. Howe Institute studies have shown the same thing.

But the implication that further hikes in federal transfers will solve the problem is nonsense. They are way, way up since 1997/98 – and look what has happened.

Like Ottawa, provinces and territories were struggling with deficits in the late 1990s. Like Ottawa, they got back to surplus by the end of the decade. Then federal transfers started escalating – and so did their spending. And when the 2008/09 slump hit their revenues, the provinces and territories plunged back into the red.

Federal transfers are more than $40billion higher now than they were in 1997/98.

Yet provincial and territorial deficits are more than $10-billion

worse than they were then. No way would the premiers have let spending run so far ahead of their resources if Ottawa hadn’t enabled it. Why would the result of further escalation in federal transfers in the future be any different?

In the years ahead, the pressures of demographic change will indeed squeeze government budgets.

We will need more bang for every buck our governments spend.

To get that, we need accountability. Provinces and territories will tackle their budget challenges better if they, not Ottawa, raise the taxes they need, and if they, not Ottawa, must tell their citizens why they are succeeding or failing in delivering the services they have committed to deliver.

We will surely hear more pleas for money from the premiers this fall. But the answer from Ottawa should not be more transfers. It should be tax cuts. And the provinces, rather than commissioning reports blaming Ottawa for their problems, should take the resulting fiscal room, and give their citizens some straight talk about how they themselves will do the job they were elected to do.

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During our drives to “the lake” this year we would pass by many fields and enjoyed watching the crops transform themselves from green seedlings into a myriad of colours.

Bright yellows for canola and mustard.

Deep, almost purply, blues for flax. And, as it closed in on ripening, a beautiful golden hue for wheat and durum.

But, there was one crop that baffled us every time we passed by. It was not one that is usually grown in this area and looked a little scruffy. As it grew taller and taller and looked more like an upright shrub we continued to wonder what it was. In the end we finally found someone who could answer our question and put an end to our curiosity.

The crop was hemp.

According to the agrologist hemp is harvested for its seeds or its stalk or it is baled.

It can be grown for food or non-food purposes.

Hemp fibre is used to make clothing, ropes, and paper. The grain can be stewed, roasted and milled for food.

The oil is often used for cosmetics, lighting, paints, varnishes and medical preparations.

Quite a versatile crop indeed.

Growing hemp differs from country to country but in Canada it is heavily regulated.

Commercial production has been permitted in this country since 1998 but the producer must be licensed, authorization is issued

by Health Canada.

The seed must be certified and must be an approved variety which mean there must be less

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than 0.3 per cent of THC in them in the field.

Seed merchants are required to provide valid Certified Seed Tags and the use of common seeds is prohibited. Inspectors may ask to see the seed tags which farmers and processors must be able to produce. This is to ensure the health and well-being of all citizens.

There are some 27 varieties that can be grown legally in Canada. The most efficient of these are the ones that can be grown as a dual-purpose crop. This means that both the grain and fibre of the same plant is harvested.

The plant is very hardy and does not required fungicides, herbicides or pesticides.

It absorbs carbon dioxide five times more efficiently than the same acreage of forest

and it matures in three to four months. The number one challenge for producers is finding a buyer for their product.

Despite enforcing strict regulations, the Government of Canada is supportive of the industry and has made some changes in legislation and market development. Across the country more than 100 farmers are growing this crop, most of them in central and western Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada estimate retail sales of all hemp products are $20-$40 million annually.

It’s easy to spot lots of hemp products on the shelves of our stores these days but until you actually do a little research you don’t realize the depth of hemp. What took me by surprise was the nutritional value in terms of Omega 3 and 6 content and all the health benefits. Not only for humans but for pets as well.

Flu clinics across the province to open soon The publicly-funded influenza vaccine will be available through public health clinics across the province, and from some physicians and Nurse Practitioners beginning October 14, 2014. The free vaccine will be offered to all Saskatchewan residents six months and older.

“We want to ensure people in our province have easy access to the flu shot and stay healthy during the flu season,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Getting vaccinated is a simple action that can save lives.”

“We strongly encourage people to get the flu vaccine early in the season,” Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab said. “Flu can spread quickly, and can cause serious illness. The vaccine is a safe, effective way to protect yourself and those close to you.”

The flu vaccine is recommended to everyone six months and older but is particularly important for people at high risk of serious complications from influenza: • children under five; • pregnant women;

• adults 65 and older; • nursing home residents; • people with a chronic health condition; and • caregivers and contacts of people at high risk.

Detailed information about clinic locations, dates and times is posted on health region websites.

“Injectable influenza vaccine will be available to the public as soon as clinics open,” Dr. Shahab said. “We also expect to be able to offer the nasal spray vaccine (FluMist) again this year.”

At present FluMist nasal vaccine is expected to be available in health regions by the week of October 20. Families with children aged two to 17 may wish to attend clinics starting October 20th onward.

This year all health regions are adopting a policy that will help better protect the health and safety of patients and staff in health care facilities. Health care staff will be required to choose to either get the influenza vaccine or wear a mask in patient and client care areas during flu season. Visitors to health facilities will also be asked to wear a mask if they have not been immunized.

Be a Citizen Scientist at home!

Project FeederWatch tracks winter birds If you feed birds in your yard each winter, you can support bird research and conservation! Join Project FeederWatch and share information about which birds visit your feeders between November and April to help scientists at Bird Studies Canada and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology track changes in bird numbers and movements.

Participating is easy!

Just count the numbers and kinds of birds at your feeders, and enter the information on the Project FeederWatch Web site

(or on printed forms).

A $35 fee applies. Last season, more than 3,100 Canadians took part in this North America-wide program.

The 2013-14 Project FeederWatch season may have been the coldest, snowiest season since the program began in 1987. Participants in many cities across Canada experienced frigid temperatures, harsh winds, and record snowfall last winter – and reported fewer birds and less variety than in previous seasons.

Each checklist submit-

ted by ‘FeederWatchers’ helps scientists learn more about where birds are, how they are doing, and how to protect them. Participating in Project FeederWatch is a great way for families and friends to connect with nature, have fun, and help birds. You don’t need to be an expert – we’ll provide a poster of common birds and excellent online program resources. And help is just a phone call or email away!

Participants choose how much time to spend on the project. They select

their own count period, and count for as little as 15 minutes (or as long as they wish) on count days.

Sightings are entered online at birdscanada. org/volunteer/pfw or reported on paper data forms.

Project FeederWatch results have helped scientists learn about changes in bird distribution and abundance over time; expansions and all the kinds of habitats and foods that attract birds.

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by Bob Mason

Forward tho’ I canna see – “Thy weebit housie, now in ruin It’s silly wa’s the winds are strewin’ An’naething now to big a new one Of foggage green An’ bleak December winds ensuin’ Baith snell and keen!”

The “Ploughman Poet”, who wrote these lines, about six depressions ago, had lived through a few of them himself, and had a rough idea about the future of the mouse whose house he had tilled up!

Believe me! We older types don’t have these annual rings around our trunks for nothing. It is up to us to point out to a coming generation that if we’ve had depressions (even back in Robert Burns’ time!), we are going to have them in the future again and again!

Even thinking like John

.

Maynard Keynes won’t be able to stop them!

This may seem a bit pessimistic, but when we ancient people look back, we see a few signs!

What does a reader expect when they see an article like this written by some obviously old, almost senile, guy eh?

Note: That “almost” is a kind of scary expression, but hopefully we are going to give it a while, before it shows up and makes Y.T. a “fullfledged” senile type!

Whups! My thinking darn near got sidetracked again, by trying

to drum up that last statement! But here we are again! (Ahem) Whatever can such a person see in these lines that are written by some old pessimist who feels that our lives are not one huge bed of roses? During these most affluent years, is it possible to warn our present generation that there may be some tough times ahead? Or do we just sit back and let things “have their head”, eh?

Even Robert Burns, way back there, didn’t know what our future held, or he wouldn’t have written: “But forward though I canna see I guess – and fear!”

One of society’s greatest condolences Y.T. feels and knows is that no matter what that future does hold, our young people will adapt!

Not long ago, a friend drove me around the country to see a few things, and below are some examples of what “adapt” really means!

When Adam Clarke thought of bringing his large family out to Saskatchewan in 1904, they had no place to live and no nearby place to

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drifting down the river in the “spring flood”, augured dowel holes in them, and built that big place with very few nails!

Many years later, one of our boys and Y.T. drove into that yard across the river and examined close up that big house, now empty and “Taken by the Wind”.

That big old log house was a kind of communal thing, I think. There was no chimney, and the smoke from the central fireplace escaped through a three foot space of the eaves and overhanging roof. There was even an outside balcony built onto the overhanging beams of the second floor!

This was quite a few years ago, but Y.T. was so impressed by that structure that he wrote a note to the historical people.

Nothing was ever done about that old place, and now it just sits there and gets older every year!

There was one small log shack in the yard, half filled with stones piled around an old iron potbellied stove. A sauna here on the prairies, when nobody seemed to have “nuthin’”!

These people made-do with what they had and

it is kind of sad to see some of their “way-oflife” disappear!

Because some of the above paragraph seems a little morbid, Y.T. is going to try and cheer the reader up a bit by telling of some of our efforts as small boys, in the 1930’s.

Some of the trees that our parents had planted years before became quite tall, and because, during the long winter evenings (besides studying!), Walt and Y.T. read a book named “Tarzan and the Golden Lion”! So, when spring came our thoughts turned to (you guessed it!) building a tree house!

Besides the structure itself (with every fixture we could think of), we hung old lengths of rope (representing jungle vines), so that we could swing from tree to tree.

Burrough’s “Jane” hadn’t shown up in our young lives yet, so guess who was to be seen swinging (with great yells!) from tree to tree.

Sometimes the old ropevines broke and the cries became a little more genuine!

Jane did show up a bit later on tho, and we did “cope” with that situation, so mebbe there is hope for us yet, eh?

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“Kenjockety” is still there! A few miles east of Borden and across the “Big Ravine”, it’s windows still intact and fully furnished, looking out across the North Saskatchewan River as it has for over a hundred years, and was lived in until a few years ago!

What a thrill it was to see that place again after all the years, and what a symbol it is of how the coming generation will “adapt”, eh?

It might as well been a million miles away, but just across the river south of our home, was a big two story log house!

Dad often told us that it had been built about 1909 or 1910, when a group of European immigrants had settled there!

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by Karen Kammer We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Nice to hear that lots of farmers are finished or finishing up harvest.

What a beautiful fall we are having!

Here are some of the activities we have been busy doing this past week. Monday morning we exercised. After lunch we had a little blast from the past. We met around the table and brought up great memories from the past. We discussed the difference in prices of things. Everything sure has gone up.

Tuesday morning we read up on some current

events. In the afternoon we played bean bag toss.

Wednesday morning we played t-ball. All I can say is that we have some pretty great hitters in the crowd. In the afternoon we took some residents for a drive to Rosetown. We checked out some combines in the field, toured the town to look at houses and machinery, and finished the trip with treats from Dairy Queen. Everyone sure enjoyed getting out for the afternoon.

Thursday morning we exercised.

Bingo was played after lunch. We had wonderful volunteers helping us out and we

sure appreciated it!

Friday we had our weekly barbecue. The 10 residents chosen enjoyed their burgers and hotdogs with all the trimings.

The smell of frying onions got everyone’s attention. An afternoon of singing along to one resident’s piano playing, was thoroughly loved by all who participated.

Saturday morning some residents helped make Thanksgiving place mats for the Thanksgiving dinner. They turned out awesome!

We played dot bingo the rest of the morning.

In the afternoon we watched the movie “Eight Below”.

Sunday morning was spent visiting and playing games. Sonningdale did our church service this afternoon. Thank you for the very nice service.

Have a great week ahead!

Food for thought: Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.

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Family visits lake named after veteran uncle Submitted to The Independent.

On September 18, 2014 with the sponsorship of Transwest our family was able to fulfill a life long dream for our Mom and honour my Uncle Walter Leslie Pritchett, a fallen Canadian war hero from WWII. Mom lost her only brother when she was 12. He was serving in Holland on the front lines of the European theatre in WWII. On March 5, 1945 just two months before the end of the war their unit was under fire from a sniper and one of his buddies was shot by the sniper. Walter tried to go back for him and was shot and killed by the sniper.

The Saskatchewan Government named lakes and rivers in Northern Saskatchewan in honour of the

fallen soldiers. In 1958 Prichett Lake was named in honour of our Uncle Walt. Our Mom always dreamed of visiting her brother’s lake.

Through the generosity of my siblings, Joey Petrisor and the incredible staff at Transwest Air this dream became a reality this fall.

We flew from Prince Albert to Stoney Beach and then took a twin engine Otter on to Pritchett Lake.

When we arrived at the lake our pilots, Thomas and Travis circled the lake so that we could take pictures in the air. We did not realize that the shoreline was shallow so they made several attempts to find a “parking spot”. The best they could do was get us about 50 yards from shore. We were going to have to wade in to the beach. This was not as easy as you

may think as my Mom is 81 and Dad is 87 and walks with two canes. Our pilots Thomas and Travis said “No problem we will just piggy back your parents to shore.” Joey, Travis and Thomas made several trips to the beach to carry all of our gear to shore (including a bag of cement to install a memorial plaque). Then they came back for us. The guys made sure that both my parents got off the pontoons safely. My parents are tougher than I thought; they both waded in, Mom almost ran through the water and Dad used both canes to make the trip to shore.

We installed a plaque in honour of my Uncle Walt, shed more than a few tears and had some laughs.

We took lots of pictures. We had a picnic lunch on shore and then filled several pails with sand to take back with us. This way all of my very large family can have a bit of Pritchett Lake.

Mom is going to mix some sand with dirt from Truax (home town) and then she and her sisters will plant a tree in Uncle Walt’s memory.

Vicki Petrisor The Pritchett Family The Petrisor Family The Neslon Family The Resche Family The Thompson Family

Members of Walter Leslie Pritchett’s family travelled to Pritchett Lake, which was named by the Saskatchewan government in his honour. They erected a memorial plaque in his honour at the lake. Some family members travelled to Europe to visit graves there. (Submitted photos)

All Canadians can take action during Mental Illness Awareness Week and beyond Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), was October 5-11 and all Canadians can take action. MIAW is an annual national public education campaign run by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) that opens the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness. On Tuesday, members of CAMIMH, including the Canadian Psychiatric Association, went to Parliament Hill to talk to Parliamentarians to ask them to do their part.

Psychiatrists are asking all Canadians to make a Mental Illness Awareness Week resolution to take action on mental health in their community this year. “Every act, large or small, matters,” stresses Dr. Padraic Carr, President of the Canadian Psychiatric Association.

“Every action helps break down the barriers of stigma and discrimination which prevent people from seeking help.”

What can you do?

Spread the news that recovery from

mental illness is possible.

If a friend or family member is in emotional distress, talk to them. Open the conversation by saying “I’ve noticed you don’t seem like your normal self lately…”

When a coworker comes back from leave for mental health reasons, go to their office and welcome them back.

Have a normal conversation; ask them for the latest news at home.

Ask your federal, provincial and local politicians what they are or will be doing to improve mental health services in your community.

In any given year one in five Canadians are living with a mental health problem or illness and it affects almost everyone in some way.

The Canadian Psychiatric Association is the national voice for Canada’s 4,500 psychiatrists and more than 600 psychiatric residents. Founded in 1951, the CPA is dedicated to promoting an environment that fosters excellence in the provision of clinical care, education and research.

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Producers face challenges meeting consumer demands

by Calvin Daniels

How farmers care for their livestock has become one of the big consumer questions.

Or, at least it seems that way.

Ask a person on the street if they want drug injected beef and the answer is likely to be no.

But when they sit down to a steak or hamburger it is not likely many of us are wondering when the last time the animal the meat came from was injected with a drug.

Ask someone if they thing laying hens should be kept in cramped

cages and most of us are likely to think that is not the best idea. Of course crack an egg from a true free range chicken, one with access to grass and weeds to eat, and the consumer sees a dark yellow yolk, they are likely to be concerned too.

There are still many who look at a brownshelled egg and see it as inferior to a whiteshelled one.

It comes down to a case of perception for consumers far more than anything based

on verifiable fact. That is not surprising really.

I have a friend that doesn’t eat anything that’s purple.

Now is a purple potato actually different than a regular spud? In his case the answer is immaterial since he has determined purple is not a proper colour for food.

I have also seen people at a family supper quite enjoying the offered dishes, until someone at the table mentioned it was rabbit.

One of those at the table, having already ate a piece without complaint, refused to eat the second piece on her plate.

We make food choices based on all manner of reasons, and most are simply one based on how we perceive things. So something like crowded cages for laying hens

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becomes an easy target for animal rights groups who can gather consumer support rather easily.

That is not to say there may not be better options than the old-style cages.

In fact, the industry is moving away from such facilities. As an example the Egg Farmers of Alberta have a policy that no new barns will be built using conventional battery cages as of January 1, 2015. The new systems of layers are

being termed ‘enriched housing’. Such systems nearly double the room allowed to each hen from the old cages, and allows for birds to perch, something which is now seen as a natural thing for chickens to do.

Of course the new barns do raise costs, doubling space alone does that.

So then the question becomes how is that extra investment paid for? One such answer is that consumers will not

be lining up to willingly pay more for their eggs.

Consumers may be vocal in their desire to see livestock raised in ways to meet their perception of proper, but they are also adamant in their desire for continued cheap food.

The two desires do not work well together, and farmers get stuck in the middle trying to meet both demands.

Unfavourable weather conditions this past week have stalled harvest operations for many producers in the province, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report. Seventytwo per cent of the crop is now combined, up slightly from 68 per cent last week. Nineteen per cent is swathed or ready to straight-cut. The fiveyear (2009-2013) average for this time of year is 84 per cent combined and 11 per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut.

The northwestern region is the furthest advanced with 83 per cent of the crop combined.

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per cent is combined in the southwestern region; 80 per cent in the northeastern region; 76 per cent in the westcentral region; 67 in the southeastern region; and 57 per cent in the eastcentral region.

Much of the province received rain this past week ranging from trace amounts to well over an inch. Across the province, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 19 per cent surplus, 78 per cent adequate and three per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 11

per cent surplus, 83 per cent adequate and six per cent short.

Strong winds and rain lodged some crops this week, while moisture, frost and disease caused quality issues. High levels of fusarium head blight are being reported in many areas. Of the crops that have been harvested so far, 13 per cent of hard red spring wheat is expected to fall into the 1 CW grade, 35 per cent in 2CW, 33 per cent in 3CW and 19 per cent is CW feed.

Farmers are busy harvesting, hauling bales and moving cattle.

Crop report for the period September 30 to October 6

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Benefit from nutritious turkey even after Thanksgiving If turkey is not normally on your lunch or dinner menu, come the holiday season it’s bound to show up in abundance.

As soon as the weather cools and the crispness of late autumn is in the air, thoughts turn to more hearty meals, and of course, the fall pièce de résistance: Thanksgiving dinner.

Turkey takes center stage on many Thanksgiving dinner tables, even though history suggests it likely wasn’t served at the first Thanksgiving.

Despite this historical discrepancy, turkey and all the trimmings continue to be traditional fare for big holiday dinners.

Much more than just delicious and filling, turkey boasts many nutritional benefits, making it a worthwhile addition to your diet regardless of the season.

• Protein: Turkey is often overshadowed by other meats in refrigerated display cases, but it remains an excellent source of protein in a lowfat package. A typical 3.4- to four-ounce serving of skinless turkey

breast (about the size of a deck of cards) contains around 30 grams of protein, providing about 65 percent of the average person’s recommended daily allotment of protein. Protein helps the body feel full and serves many essential functions in the body. Proteins regulate the entry of nutrients through cell walls, help the body grow and help it to generate antibodies that fight against illness.

• Low-fat: A serving of turkey is only 161 calories and contains just four grams of fat, which is low in saturated fat.

• B-vitamin benefits: Turkey is an excellent source of B vitamins, including B3, B6 and B12. Having enough B3, also known as niacin, is important for overall health, and higher levels of niacin can improve cholesterol levels and lower a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease.

B6 is also called pyridoxine. It’s involved in the process of making certain neurotransmitters, including serotonin and norepinephrine, which transmit signals in the

brain. Important for neurological health, B12 helps decrease levels of homocysteine, which can contribute to cognitive decline.

• Immune system effects: People may not know turkey contains selenium, which is key to healthy thyroid function.

It also helps boost the immune system by playing a role in the body’s antioxidant defense system. Selenium may help eliminate free radicals in the body that would otherwise contribute to cancer risk.

• Relaxation: Many people are aware of turkey’s ability to induce feelings of relaxation, particularly when eaten in abundance at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Turkey contains the amino acid tryptophan, which plays a role in triggering production of serotonin. Serotonin can induce feelings of relaxation and sleepiness.

Turkey is lean, full of essential nutrients and low in saturated fat, making it a worthy addition to your diet no matter what time of year it happens to be.

Turkey is low in fat and full of protein and other nutrients, making it a worthy addition to your diet no matter the time of year.

World Breastfeeding Week was October 1-8. The theme for this year: A Winning Goal For Life. When mothers and babies succeed in their breast feeding plan they can both enjoy a lifetime of benefits. Research shows that babies who received only breast milk for the first six months of life are less likely to develop a wide range of chronic and acute diseases, including ear infections, diarrheal diseases, asthma, obesity and respiratory illnesses. Mothers also benefit from breast feeding with a decreased risk for breast and ovarian cancer. This year Biggar Public Health decided to celebrate. Ten moms with their babies and toddlers joined together at the Biggar Family Centre on October 8 from 10 a.m.- 12 noon. Georgina Heather, the Parent Mentor Coordinator, was also on hand to answer any questions. Moms enjoyed a morning of visiting and learning. Door prizes were also given out to the lucky moms.

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without him. How can you blame the team for that?

With time running out, Corey Chamblin’s Coach of the Year credentials are being put to the test.

“We’ve got to find answers to everything,” Chamblin said after the game in Montreal. “It has to be more than the quarterback situation.

“We have young guys in there and we depend on them to step up, but we understand that Darian’s not playing and we’re not hiding our heads in the sand on that. We’ve just got to make sure that with the new quarterbacks, we’re still able to win.”

That’s where the conundrum enters the equation.

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careful not to destroy their other quarterbacks’ confidence. They were brought in here for a reason and it would be reckless to discard their promising careers.

But who should run this team in the absence of Darian Durant? That’s the theme here. And his return is imminent.

“Darian’s schedule has been progressing just like we all have thought,” Taman reported. “He’s probably going to start throwing in two weeks. I know there’s speculation this is a smokescreen but I wouldn’t do an interview with you and mislead you on something like that.

“We expect him to be

throwing in two weeks, but won’t be ready for Game #17 in Calgary, but then we have a bye week and finish at home November 8 against Edmonton.

I think there’s a fairly good chance Darian could play that football game if you asked Darian and our medical people that, they’d say the same thing. We have a sense that he will.”

I’ve noticed this football club wants to win the Grey Cup as badly as last year. I put that question to Taman as well.

“I think it’s moreso to be honest with you,” Taman said. “The aura of the Grey Cup being here

last year, bringing in the vets and all that, that was one thing. But this team is driven to try to do something that’s never been done in the history of this organization.

That’s why you pull out a stop like bringing in Kerry Joseph.

We’re trying to do everything in our power to win a football game, or two or three. We expect to go into the playoffs, play good football and go into Vancouver for the Grey Cup and win it.

“I don’t think there’s any reason why we can’t.”

(For daily Rider news follow Rod on Twitter at @sportscage)

Perdue Community Bowl Week of October 6-10 Club 55: MHS – Al Levitt, 234; LHS – Joey Levitt, 190; MHT – Al Levitt, 616; LHT – Joey Levitt, 520; THS – Bee Gee’s, 1,089; THT – Bee Gee’s, 3,216; MHA – Al Levitt, 174; LHA – Joey Levitt, 182.

Ladies League: LHS – Marilyn Moon, 210; LHT – Kori Anderson, 523; THS – Other Frame, 1,121; THT – Other Frame, 3,194; LHA – Joey

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Men’s League: MHS – Jim Nicholls, 224; MHT – Jim Nicholls, 560; THS – JAG, 787; THT – WWF, 2,173; MHA – Al Levitt, 186.

Y.B.C.: Adam Munro – 163; Trystyn Wegwitz – 123; Emmett Hamilton – 110; Rylee Moody – 99; Kierra Moody – 88; Ayden Moody – 43.

Monday Mixed League: MHS – Jason Raschke, 214; WHS – Judy Hammond, 207; MHT – Jason Raschke, 572; WHT – Judy Hammond, 545.

Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Glen Shockey, 238; WHS – June Hoppe, 184; MHT – Glen Shockey, 531; WHT – June Hoppe, 493.

Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Glen Shockey, 213; WHS – June Hoppe, 183; MHT – Glen Shockey,

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by Rod Pedersen, Voice of the Riders.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are in a conundrum.

But you know that.

However, it may not be the scenario you think, and it might not be as bad as you think either.

The Riders were smoked 40-9 on Thanksgiving Monday in Montreal to drop their record to 9-6 – losers of four of their last five – and it sent them home having to pick up the pieces with three games left in the regular season and playoff berth not yet clinched.

The reasons for their struggles isn’t that difficult ti pinpoint; they were 8-2 when starting quarterback Darian Durant went down with injury and now are 1-4

and Seth Doege but even those own player’s families would say they haven’t made the most of their multiple opportunities.

So do the Riders keep going with the young guys, hoping for a breakthrough, or hand the ball to recentlysigned Kerry Joseph, the hero of the 2007 Grey Cup in Saskatchewan?

That’s what’s keeping the Rider coaches up at night these days.

“We’re trying to protect against what happened to me in 2007 in the Grey Cup,” revealed Rider GM Brendan Taman. “(Bomber QB) Kevin Glenn broke his arm and couldn’t play in the Grey Cup so we had to go with an inexperienced Ryan Dinwiddie. Had Kerry Joseph been playing for Winnipeg that day, that’s a ‘what if’, but we have to protect, try to be better, and think ahead.”

So it’s not a slam dunk that the Riders will start Kerry Joseph this Sunday when Edmonton comes to town even though it seems like the best option. The club is

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Two of the eight partners, Tyler Kachur (Garry’s cousin) and Alan Koop, are both Chartered Accountants and small business tax specialists. We are looking forward to working with them to help you get to know and trust them for years to come.

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Obituaries

Obituaries Dorothy Clark (nee Arnott) Dorothy Clark (Arnott) passed away peacefully on October 9, 2014 at the age of 84 with her family by her side. She lived a full life and treasured time spent with her grandchildren and many friends, as well as summers at Turtle Lake.

At Dorothy’s request, there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Saskatchewan Alzheimer’s Society, 1405 Faulkner Crescent, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 3R5 or to Oliver Lodge (Angels of Care) at the same address.

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Memoriams Edith Agatha Meger May 26, 1923 - October 8, 2014 In loving memory of Edith Meger who passed away October 8, 2014 at the age of 91 years.

Edith is survived by her daughter, Helene Holt of North Vancouver, B.C.; grandchildren, Daryl Meger, Dale Meger, Michelle Meger, and Clinton Meger; two sisters, Edna Buschynskyi and Hilda Larson of Saskatoon, Sask. She was predeceased by her husband, Adolph (1992); two sons, John (2000), Gerald (1998); grandson, Kim Holt (1992); and great-granddaughter, Katlyne Livingston; and several extended family and friends.

Family Services were held Saturday, October 11, 2014 from Redeemer Lutheran Church, Biggar, Sask. with Pastor Mark Kleiner officiating.

Honourary bearers were all those who shared in Edith’s life. Active Bearers were Aron Larson, Keane Livingston, Dalton Hooper, Irvine Drefs, Greg Spalding, Rodney Meger. Interment followed in Emmanuel Cemetery, Biggar, Sask.

Tributes may be directed to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 279 - 3rd Ave. North, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2H8 “Your memory will not be forgotten…

Family and Friends.”

Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. gfsc1

Kenneth James “Jim” Covey November 24, 1942 - October 9, 2014 The family of Jim Covey of St. Albert, Alta. is saddened to announce his passing on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the age of 71 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 33 years, Valerie; children, Debra (Andy) Barnett, Tracy Covey, Jamie Covey, and Tracy (Kelly) Aisenstat; five grandchildren; seven siblings; as well as numerous relatives and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Ken and Alma Covey; first wife, Alice; and sister, Shirley Marie.

A Memorial Service was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 16, 2014 at ConnellyMcKinley St. Albert Funeral Home, 9 Muir Drive, St. Albert, Alta.

Memorial Donations may be made in Jim’s name to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 10985 124 St. NW, Edmonton AB, T5M 0H9 42c1

CARRUTHERS, Roy: October 2003; CARRUTHERS, Alan, November 2002…

“We hold our tears when we hear your name, Life without you is just not the same.

We all know the sorrow we share.

Family gatherings won’t be the same without you there.

As long as life and memories last, We’ll always treasure the past.”

Your loving family, Enid, Darrell, Lawrence, Wayne, Faye, Lorraine, Jim, Thanaso and Marika 42p1

Coming

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in OCTOBER: Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at REDEEMER LUTHERAN Church at 10:30 a.m. Potluck after church on the 26th. Everyone is welcome. For more information or pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306948-3731 or 306-9517122.

48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street @ 10:50 a.m. Worship will be at 10:50 a.m.

Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. The church office number is 306-948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor.

36tfn TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21: Biggar Wildlife Federation Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Westwinds Motor Hotel.

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W E D N E S DAY, OCTOBER 22: Biggar BLOOD Donor Clinic, 2 :30 - 7:30 p.m., Biggar Community Hall. Book your appointment online: www.blood.ca or phone: 1-888-2366283. Sponsored by Biggar Kayette Club & Biggar CWL. 42c1 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25: St. Gabriel Clothing Drive in church basement.

Drop off… Thursday, 9 a.m. to Friday, 8:30 p.m.; Shopping…

Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, 9 to 10:30 p.m.

40c4 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24: Tea and Bake Sale at Biggar Diamond Lodge, 2 3:30 p.m. All proceeds to Resident Activity Fund. Thank you for your support.

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Coming SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26: Biggar United Church Fall Supper, 5 - 7 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall.

Adults, $15; children 6 - 11, $8; 5 and under FREE. Take-Out meals, $15… to order, until Sunday noon call 306-948-2280 and leave message; after Sunday noon call Community Hall, 306-948-3703.

39c5 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26: Monarch Multiple 4H Registration Night, 6 p.m. at Top of the Rink, Jubilee Stadium, Biggar. Open to ages 6 - 21. Current projects include Bee, Light Horse, Outdoor Adventure and Hunting and Trapping. Reg. Fee, $100 per member. We will be holding our 4H member Hallowe’en Party on registration night as well, so come in costume and bring treats to share. For more information, contact Lisa Haynes at 306951-7350 42c2 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 4 - 6 p.m. and MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 6 - 8 p.m.: Auditions for New Creation Community Players production of “The Addams Family” at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Enter through the Bielby Hall, back of theatre.

Ages 15 and up. Accompanist provided.

41c3 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2: St. Paul’s Anglican Church Fall Supper, 5 - 7 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall. Turkey and ham.

Adults, $15; children, $8 (6-11); 5 and under FREE. Take-outs, $15, phone 306-9483713 or leave a message.

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Contact US for professional printing of office supplies, forms and services.

306-948-3344

Please arrange to pick up photos that have been used for publications.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4: Kayette Crafts & More; open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall.

Christmas Tea Room open 11 a.m - 7 p.m.

Cost $2 at the door.

Raffle ticket proceeds go to Majestic Theatre Digital Projector. Everyone welcome!

42c3 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8: Biggar & District Arts Council presents…

“Prairie Debut presents, FUNG-CHIU PIANO DUO, ONE PIANO/FOUR HANDS”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/ Seniors, $25 (advance, $20); students, 13 and older, $15; children, 12 and under, $5. Advance and Season tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306948-2452.

40c6 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22: Upcoming Trade Fair Event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall.

Biggar home-based businesses features 20 vendors.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014

Land for Rent

Invitations Biggar Museum & Gallery invites you to donate any new or handmade gifts, toys, certificates for food items or services for the Annual Christmas Magic fundraiser event. Any donation that sells for $10 or more is issued a tax receipt. Call 306948-3451 by Friday, October 24. Thank you for your support!

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Wanted Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-6582132 tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393.

Pickup available. tfn

Pasture land for rent in R.M. of Eagle Creek.

Call for details. 306948-9186 22tfn

Houses for Rent Two and Threebedroom houses for rent. Close to downtown and school.

Fridge and stove included. For viewing call 306-948-3674 or 306-948-9517 or 306948-7022.

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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.

Vehicles 2010 Chrysler 300 Touring, immaculate condition, 78,000 km, metallic gold with black interior, loaded, 4 winter tires included, $13,000.

Phone 306-948-2216 40p3 AU TOMOTIVE SHOP RENTAL! Do your own work, 4-post truck lift with roller jack, 7,000 lb. capacity. Hourly or Daily rates. Phone: 306-948-3670 or 306948-4212.

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

Services Biggar & District Arts Council are available for bar tending services at your f u n c t i o n s / eve n t s.

Contact Denise at 306-948-2452.

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WANTED: COLLECTOR PAYING TOP PRICES for old advertising dealership signs, plastic or metal. Service Station items, gasoline pumps, globes, oil cans, clocks. Red Indian, Dodge, Ford, etc.

306-221-5908, 306369-2810

BUD HAYNES & Ward’s Firearms & Militaria Auction.

Sat. & Sun., Oct. 25 & 26, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton. Over 1200 lots. Gord Fortner, Estate Walter AshÀeld,. Dr. Ed Hardy, Estate Jim McKinney. To consign phone 403-347-5855 or 780-451-4549.

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Coming Events

2014 FALL DISTRICT MEETINGS The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) extends an invitation to all cattle producers in the province to attend the SCA Fall District Meetings.

A total of 11 district meetings are scheduled: Oct. 20 - Regina Oct. 20 - Brock Oct. 21 - Moosomin Oct. 21 - Shellbrook Oct. 22 - Assiniboia Oct. 22 - Turtleford Oct. 23 - Swift Current Oct. 23 - Tisdale Oct. 24 - Piapot Oct. 24 - Manitou Nov. 7 - Yorkton For information contact: Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association P: 1.877.908.2333 E: info@saskbeef.com W: www.saskbeef.com Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association - to promote the well being of all production sectors of the Saskatchewan Beef Cattle Industry through effective representation from all regions of the province.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW & SALE. October 20 to 26 (inclusive) at Market Mall, Preston & Louise, Saskatoon, during mall hours.

Saskatoon Coin & Stamp Show. Oct. 25: 10AM to 5PM; Oct. 26: 11AM to 4PM. Location: Ramada Hotel & Golf Dome, 806 Idylwyld Dr. N. Saskatoon.

Seed & Feed HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

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Real Estate HAWK’S LANDING, 102 Kingmere Place, Saskatoon. CONDO Top floor 1300 sq.ft., 2 bedroom plus den, 2 full bathrooms with $20.0K upgrades including custom cabinets throughout with quartz counter tops, single handle Delta faucets, upgraded Stainless steel appliances Hunter Douglas blinds and upgraded flooring throughout. Includes two heated side by side underground parking stalls and storage units next to the elevator.

Unit faces south east with wrap around glass balcony and natural gas BBQ hookup. Condo has an amenities room with pool table etc., also a hotel style guest suite is available to tenants. Close to shopping and worship.

Turn key unit, valued at $430.0K. Sale price negotiable with seller.

Contact 306-934-0056 for additional information.

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Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

TIRES

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Announcing CAA’s gas price monitor AA app, website provide information for consumers and media on gas prices Canadians are willing to drive further if it means getting a good price on gas, according to a new poll released by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), as it launched a new online service that allows Canadians to better inform themselves about

gas prices.* CAA’s app and website provide the price of gas wherever you are, as well as average prices for communities, provinces and the country.

They can be downloaded at www. getgasprices.ca, or through Android and Apple app stores, and are free and available to anyone.

In Saskatchewan, the gas prices

are available in the following communities: Yorkton, Weyburn, Swift Current, North Battleford, Estevan, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, and Saskatoon.

“Motorists and consumers can access www. getgasprices.ca for up-to-date listings of gas prices in several of our communities plus current gas prices in other provinces,”

said Christine Niemczyk, director of communications, CAA Saskatchewan. She added, “The website also offers great tools and resources to help us become more gas savvy with information on everything from how the price of gas is determined, how gas is made, and how we can become eco drivers.”

“Gas prices are something that

Canadians watch closely,” says Jeff Walker, vice-president of public affairs, CAA National. “Canadians often feel helpless about the cost of gas. Our new products provide consumers with the knowledge needed to make a wellinformed decision on when to gas up.”

Looking at the past 12 months, the national average was as high as $1.39/ litre in June 2014,

and as low as $1.20/ litre in November 2013, according to figures from www. getgasprices.ca.

The new app displays gas prices at thousands of individual gas stations across Canada, while www.getgasprices.ca shows the average gas price for the past day, week, month and year for over 100 Canadian cities, as well as for the provinces and the country as a

whole. The app and website can be accessed from each other. For more information or to download the app, visit http://gasprices.caa.ca/find-prices-at-the-pump/. *The CAA poll surveyed 1,252 Canadians. A probability sample of the same size would yield a margin of error of +/-2.8%, 19 times out of 20.

CAA Saskatchewan serves more

than 185,000 Members, offering benefits and services through its non-profit motor club, and through its travel and insurance agencies, and auto repair and sales facilities. CAA also advocates for motorists and travellers, supporting traffic safety and environmental programs and addressing related public policy issues.

Are you a Closet Poet?

Do you have a Spine?

If you answered yes to either of these questions, you may be a Book Spine Poet!

Join the Saskatchewan Library Association as they celebrate Saskatchewan Library Week, October 21.Libraries

all across Saskatchewan are participating in the Book Spine Poetry Contest!

What is Book Spine Poetry?

Book Spine Poetry is a free verse poem composed by using the titles written on the spines of physical books, and stack-

ing the books on top of one another. Lastly, take a picture of your poem and submit your entry.

So, help us celebrate! Create a poem, visit your local library, or just explore the many online services that your library offers.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014

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

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291 PHILLIPS ELECTRIC • Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates Ph: 306-948-5393

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Michelle Spuzak,

Phone:

ELECTRICAL

Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring

PLUMBING & HEATING

Helping you Help yourself

306-948-2295 Fax: 306-948-5050

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES

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Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

306-951-8004

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

Biggar, Sask.

306-948-3389

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Services available…

• Shamanic Healing • Psychosomatic Therapy • Massage • Emotional Release Therapy

~ Gift CertiÅcates ~ Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available.

306-948-2548 or 948-9710

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

New Beginnings HEALTH/WELLNESS Wellness Centre

Biggar

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Cell: 306-221-6888

R.M.T. (NHPC member) Located @ New Beginnings Wellness Centre, 114 - 2nd Ave. W., BIGGAR

“Putting PERSONAL back into fitness training!”

Wayne Baldwin, PFT, CPTA, CNHC

Specializing in Exclusive Seasonal Personal Training Sessions! …for weight loss, body sculpting, strength training.

Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions

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

306-948-7274

* Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certificates available

DENTAL

ACCOUNTING

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

115 - 1st Avenue West 1 Rosetown, Sask.

OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone:306.882.2123 Emergency (after hours) 306.882.2006

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.

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

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Roofing

MADGE ROOFING INC. “Setting a Higher Standard” ¬New Construction ¬Re-roofs ¬Torch-on ¬Tile ¬Metal ¬Asphalt ¬All repairs ¬Shakes ¬Inspections We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453

Hair Salons Christina Prpick of

Mane Essence Hair Salon

• Taking appointments Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays.

(Saturday and evenings on request) Contact Christina @

306-948-2712 PHOTOGRAPHY

306-717-2818 www.madgesaskrooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

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Photos by Jocelyn Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.

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306-948-2814

Fitness Centre

Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss 30-minute Circuit Personal Training Fitness Classes

Roe & Peszko

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

is a full service law office that practices…

102 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar rd

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

(regular price is $20.16 per week = $524.16 plus gst)

Call 306-948-3344

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

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

CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Ph: 306-948-4430 or 306-948-4460 rod.campbell@sasktel.net 122 Main St., Biggar, SK

INVESTMENTS In Biggar Every Tuesday.

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance 222 Main Street 306 948 5377

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• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

Phone… 306-948-2548

LEGAL SERVICES

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

OPTOMETRISTS

Where you can feel right at home!

Cell… 306-948-8048

201B-2nd Ave. West

306-948-3408

Visit us @ 114- 2nd Ave. W., Biggar

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

Garry A. Faye Chartered Accountant Notary Public

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Poole

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist, Wealth Consultant Credential Asset Management Inc.

Pamela Eaton Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Place a CLASSIFIED by phone

For FAX service,

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see us at The Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar

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Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352 Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc., and mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities Inc. ®Credential is a registered mark owned

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SERVICES

Your authorized

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Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

304 Main St., Biggar Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204 Website: www.biggarinsurance.ca Email: biggar@biggarinsurance.ca

100 - 2nd Ave. W., Landis Phone: 306-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044 Website: www.landisinsurance.ca Email: landis@landisinsurance.ca

“We’ll getcha covered”

Contact us for all your insurance and Ànancial services 306-948-3926 …located in the Professional Building 223 Main St., Biggar

FOR RENT BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

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INSURANCE

Call: 306-948-2101

LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer; and Your authorized

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

306-

948-3955

BUSINESS OWNERS… Do NOT call for Computer and Network Support without READING this…

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MONARCH MEATS

222 Main St., Biggar

1-866-664-5227

Modern Licenced Abbatoir • custom slaughter, cut and wrapping • sausage making, curing and smoking

Rebel Landscaping 306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky

• sides of Beef available

SEED CLEANING

Saskatoon - Biggar Office DUANE NEUFELDT 403 Main St., Biggar

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

306-948-8055 Fax: 306-948-2763 www.DuaneNeufeldt.com

Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

306-948-3384

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

Phone: 306-948-5678

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING

A Sign of Qualilty!

• Wood, metal, plastic signs • Vehicle & window graphics • Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 Fax:

Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning Call: Bill: Dale:

306-948-5052

306- 948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394

Plant located 8 miles south of Biggar on Hwy #4, ¼ mile west on Triumph Rd.

HammondRealty.ca Tim Hammond Broker/Owner, BSA, P.Ag.

SERVICES

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

306-948-5699

• Topsoil • Lawn Care • Leveling • Sod • Patio Blocks

• Snow Removal • Fences • Laser Engraving •…and Promotional products (mugs, mousepad, etc) much more

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

t Delivery

306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca

Ask Abou

The Country Clipper • All Breed Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory) • Natural health care for pets • Massage “Acupressure”

For appointments and inquiries, call

306-948-2091 Mon. - Thurs., 7 a.m. - 5 pm.

2 mi. N. on Hwy #4, 2-½ mi. E. on Golf Course Rd.

GAS STATIONS Anne G. Livingston

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar Custom Embroidery

306-948-5052 Cell 306-948-7995 SoldByCari.ca

Cari Perih Residential Salesperson

Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire

• photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc.

Judy Kahovec…

Call Anne @ 306-948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935

Biggar Sand & Gravel rd

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

306-948-5052 Cell 306-948-4478 HammondRealty.ca Dave Molberg BSA

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS… • Selling/Buying • Residental • Farm/Acreage • Commercial • Recreational

Wally Lorenz Sales Associate 1391 - 100th St. North Battleford, SK S9A 0V9 Day or Night

Cell: 306.843.7898 Bus: 306.446.8800 znerol.w@sasktel.net Web site: www.remaxbattlefords.com

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer

• trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating OfÀce …

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

306-658-4474, Landis AGRICULTURE

306-948-5455 THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth Box 736, Biggar

Phone: 306-948-5600

Email: tip@sasktel.net Box 40, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Perdue 5-Star Service - Under NEW Management Esso Full Service Gas Bar & Restaurant 306-237-4363 Open: Monday-Sunday • 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Holidays: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Contact US for PROFESSIONAL Printing of OFFICE SUPPLIES, FORMS and SERVICES… ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

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Phone:

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Arts Council News Construction! Reduce speed! Flagman! Stop!

The Arts Council bus pulls over watching the bustle and hustle ahead, contemplating the potholes needing repair.

On Friday and Saturday, October 3 & 4 Jan Layh of the Langenburg Arts Council and facilitator for the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Council presented a workshop on Succession

Planning to the Biggar and District Arts Council.

The local Arts Council felt it was a great way to develop a plan to continue the amazing success we have had these 36 years.

Jan Layh put the Arts Council through a wonderful workshop that encouraged us to have a vision of who we are and a mission statement to let our community know

what were are all about.

So the first steps have been taken to build a stronger and more vibrant Arts Council that will be here to enrich our community for years to come.

The flagman raises the flag, time to load the bus with good people and good times, we’re on our way!

Above: Members of the Biggar and District Arts Council participated in a workshop on succession planning. The Arts Council has provided entertainment to the area for 36 years and hopes to continue on into the future. (Submitted photo)

Right: Jan Layh, facilitator for the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils, leads members of the Biggar and District Arts Council in a workshop on succession planning. (Submitted photo)

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL The Rural Municipality of Grandview No. 349 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2014 Whereas, Clayton Sittler, nominated for the ofÀce of Councillor for Division 4 is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the ofÀce will take place on October 22, 2014.

Dated this 16th day of October, 2014.

Shonda Toner, Returning OfÀcer

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