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Landis School to be closed Following consultation with the Landis School Community Council, the Sun West School Division Board of Education, made

a motion to close Landis School effective July 2, 2014.

The decision, made pursuant to Section 87 of

The Education Act, 1995, was made at the Sun West board’s regular meeting on October 22.

The Sun West senior

administration will collaborate with Landis School Community Council, families and staff to develop a transition plan that will address school attendance, transportation, and other matters.

The consultation process

will occur over the 2013-14 school year with the goal of making the transition as smooth as possible.

Sun West says they are looking forward to supporting the students and their families.

Block swore in as Parliamentary Secretary

It must be just so . . . Kolby Zagoruy is the picture of concentration as she puts paint to a ceramic creation last Wednesday. The Biggar Central School student was

one of many young artists in the school’s Ceramic Club, in full swing - and creating marvellous masterpieces!

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Majestic bringing digital cinema to Biggar The Biggar Majestic Theatre will soon be bringing an unparalleled cinematic experience with the move from film to digital.

With the movie house at a standstill due to the rapid pace of technology and the change from film to digital content, the theatre board has been quietly working to update the Majestic’s equipment for the changeover.

They are looking to have movies running before year’s end. The board is borrowing the funds to bring the digital cinema to the Majestic.

“Since we can no longer show film, it is the only way to get movies for the community to enjoy,” explained Majestic Theatre board member, Daryl Hasein. “At a price tag of $100,000, the board will be fund raising in an effort to help repay the loan.”

Digital cinema will allow to Majestic to once again open the movie house after being close for nearly a year.

They have been involved in bingos to raise funds and have been able to bring the theatre from a negative to a positive cash position.

The $100,000 digital equipment, however, still requires the need for fund raising. The board is confident that the support

of the community will help them accomplish the goal of bringing cinema back to the Majestic.

The board will be sending out flyers to canvass the community for donations as well as continue to work bingos to help pay for the

upgrade.

“If all goes well, we will be open in time to show movies on the Festival of Lights evening in late November.

Watch for your donation flyer in the mail and help support your theatre as best you can,” Hasein concluded.

A shot in the arm . . . Don Saunders gets his flu shot at the Biggar New Horizons, Thursday. One of many flu clinics round the province, the clinics will be held today and next Thursday, with further immunizations to take place at the Biggar Public Health Office. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Last month, Prime Minister Stephen Harper appointed SaskatoonRosetownBiggar MP Kelly Block to serve as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources.

On October 15 in Ottawa, Parliamentary Secretary Block and her fellow Parliamentary Secretaries were sworn in to their positions by the Assistant Clerk of the Privy Council, Jurica Capkun.

The ceremony took place in the Reading Room in Centre Block.

“It is an honour to be appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources,” said Block. “I am very grateful to Prime Minister Stephen Harper for allowing me this opportunity to serve our country and our government in this role.”

Natural resources play a large and important role in Canada’s e c o n o m y. I n many regions of the country, natural resources are the driver of the local economy. The Province of Saskatchewan is rich in many natural resources including oil, gas, potash, coal, forestry/lumber and uranium.

“Our Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Joe Oliver, has been working very hard to strengthen existing markets for Canada’s resources as well as opening new markets thereby creating Canadian jobs,” said Block. “I look forward to supporting our government’s number one focus: creating jobs and growing Canada’s economy.”

Power rates up nearly 40 per cent since 2009 If a new rate hike at SaskPower is approved, power bills will end up being more than 38 per cent higher than 2009, says the NDP, Friday.

“With such a strong economy, it’s frustrating to families that the government’s Crowns have to turn to Saskatchewan people to pay more and more,” said Cathy Sproule, NDP critic for SaskPower.

SaskPower has applied for a 15.5 per cent rate increase over three years.

The government took $120 million from SaskPower in 2012, and rung up more than $115 million in cost overruns on a carbon

capture project SaskPower will have to pay for, Sproule added.

“Saskatchewan people are already doing their part for the economy and our own household budgets. The government should hold up its own end of the bargain - not force ratepayers to cover off more government expenses.”

The government cancelled Saskatchewan’s goal of offering the lowest-cost utility bundle in Canada – a promise Sproule said should have been easy to keep in a strong economy with profitable Crown corporations.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013

St. Gabriel School student racers were designing and then racing their own balsa, foam and electric cars, Friday. The junior gear-heads put a lot of thought into their racers, Àguring out axle and engine placement, the aerodynamics of the car body - all helped along by PAA (Practical and Applied Arts) Learning Leader, Bill Falhman (top left photo) who gave the technical know-how, along with teacher Rob Meschishnick (top right).

Kendra Downton and Junel Villanueva (above) take care placing the electric motor, eventually taking it to the gym for a race against teacher, Rob Meschishnick (right).

McKenna Boyle, left, and Ashley Park (left) use the glue-gun to ready the rear axle, while Rob Meschishnick (left) tests the motor of Jacob Miller, centre, and Wyatt Aman.

The junior Adrian Newey’s, Pat Fry’s and Ross Brawn’s - Formula One elite designers - could very well be working the next InÀniti Red Bull, Scuderia Ferrari, Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One cars of the future.

Check out biggarindependent.ca this Friday for video of the speedy day!

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held October 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 $102,398.07, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $62,981.17, be approved.

Council resolved that Assistant Administrator Marty Baroni and

by Rod Pedersen, Voice of the Riders The Saskatchewan Roughriders are seriously teetering on a cliff right now.

The Green and White were denied a fourthconsecutive victory Saturday night in Calgary when they lost 29-25 to the Stampeders.

It clinched top spot for the Stamps and means if the Riders want to get to the Grey Cup they’ll have to beat B.C. in the semifinal here in Regina, then go to Calgary to upset the mighty Stampeders just to get back home and face Kent Austin’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the CFL title game on November 24 (that’s my bold prediction and has been since the spring).

How are the Riders teetering on the brink of extinction so far in advance of the Grey Cup? Well after this week’s throwaway game at home against Edmonton to conclude the regular season they’ll enter the perilous singleelimination tournament.

At this critical juncture it remains to be seen if the Riders are peaking at the right time or “firing on all cylinders”, whatever that means.

I was never much into cars.

So while the Stampeders were putting the finishing touches on their first-place finish the other night, effortlessly switching up quarterbacks as if coach John Hufnagel was shifting gears in a Mercedes, the Roughriders were stuck

Eugene Motruk be approved to attend the Town Urban Highway Policy meeting on October 23 in Davidson.

Council resolved that a nuisance order be issued on the building situated on Lot 36 Block 2 Plan D4770 due to the building being in a dilapidated state Council resolved that correspondence from Public Guardian and Trustee of Saskatchewan regarding Lot 36 Block 2 Plan D4770, be reviewed and filed.

Council resolved that the Pest Control Officer

John Hammond be given approval to purchase six rat bait stations from One Stop Hardware at a total cost of $78.88.

Council resolved that invoice No. K-338 from Catterall and Wright for solid waste disposal services in the amount of $12,599.99, be approved.

Council resolved that Kirk Sherbino be authorized to attend the West Central Regional meeting to be held in Eston on Wednesday, October 9.

• Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

on the side of the road, looking under the hood amidst a pile of steam.

That’s the way it looked to me.

The sideline blow up between Rider tailback Kory Sheets and offensive coordinator George Cortez was so troubling you wanted to look away and after the game Rider defensive back Dwight Anderson fumed to reporters, “Calgary sucks!”

Even the most dyed-inthe-wool Rider supporter would think to ask Dwight, “so where does that leave you?”

Really the most troubling thing right now is the frustration of the Riders’ undisputed MVP Kory Sheets.

He was limited to 42 yards on 11 carries and the strategy was unclear; did the Riders abandon the run because Sheets wasn’t getting early yards or was he never really part of the game plan in the first-place?

Even Sheets himself doesn’t know and it took veteran slotback Geroy

Simon to calm him down going into the half at McMahon Stadium.

“Honestly I just said use that emotion on the field,” Simon shrugged.

“Guys get heated and they get emotional and frustrated. Guys gotta try to calm each other down but at some point you gotta let guys be themselves and vent. If it’s on the sidelines it has to be channelled the right way but if it’s on the field you can use that to motivate you.”

Upon the team’s return to Regina head coach Corey Chamblin said they aren’t “mentally tough enough” in some areas at this point in time and the Sheets blow-up is another sign of where they are as a team right now.

Peaking at the right time? Hardly.

But there’s time to figure it out and that’s generally what they do best. Losing streaks are followed up by winning streaks around here and if the Riders were to clinch first-place and win the Grey Cup they would have had to string

St. Gab boys finish strong at home tourney . . . St. Gabriel School Junior Saint, Benson Garchinski goes for a successful block, Saturday during the school’s home tournament. The Saints had a great weekend, coming just a bit short in the final versus Eston. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) together eight-straight victories going back to Week 15 in B.C. That’s highly unlikely if not impossible for this team to do. So they’ll regroup, recharge and tune up against Edmonton before attempting to eliminate the B.C. Lions who will likely still be without top pivot Travis Lulay.

Then a trip to Calgary and the Western Final looms on the horizon and the Riders’ odds are just as good as the Stampeders’ in that one.

Home teams are 5-5 over the past decade in CFL West Finals.

It really was a razorthin loss in Calgary in a game in which the Riders shot off almost all of their toes. They’re going to work to fix these

things for the game that really counts.

Sometimes it’s better to be the hunter than the hunted.

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

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Fall Fast (but oh, so delicious) Food . . . Genny Silvernagle and Linda Belak, right, dish up some tasty fall supper fare for take-out, Sunday during the United Church Fall Supper at the Biggar Community Hall. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013

Halloween -- be safe and have fun Halloween. It’s a holiday synonymous with spooky costumes, scary vignettes and candy -- lots and lots of candy.

For as long as I can remember parents have struggled with the huge amounts of treats Halloweeners gather on this day. Do you ration the windfall or do you let them eat until it’s gone?A recent publication has stirred the controversy once again.

Author Samira Kawash is a cultural critic and historian and is author of a published piece: “Candy: A Century of Panic and Pleasure.” Kawash claims many parents are “overly anxious” about candy claiming it is only one piece of a much bigger puzzle when it comes to a healthy diet.

According to Kawash, candy is only six per cent of the added sugar in a person’s diet. To “demonize” candy you are sending the wrong message.

A healthy diet is a long term, lifelong series of choices where, as Kawash says, parents should teach children about the difference between candy and good food every day not just be concerned one night of the year.

There is nothing wrong with candy in moderation.

Some very valid points. Halloween and candy just go together.

It looks like the trick or treaters will have a nice evening. There is no snow in the forecast (unlike last year) and the evening temps should be a little warmer. Have fun and have a safe Halloween.

P.H.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome.

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

How much is enough retirement income?

Canadians in their mid-40s today can expect a drop of at least 25 per cent in their post-retirement consumable income

by Michael Wolfson, adviser with EvidenceNetwork.ca Distributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia.ca How much income would most of us consider enough during our retirement? Canadian finance ministers will implicitly give us their answer when they define a ‘modest Canada Pension Plan (CPP) expansion’ at their next meeting in June.

Canadians might be surprised to learn that more than half of middle income Canadians in their mid-40s today – with before-tax incomes between $35,000 and $80,000 – can expect a drop of at least 25 per cent in their post-retirement consumable income, according to a recent study I conducted for the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP).

Should this be a concern? How much do we really need for retirement?

In theory, economists

have a ready answer: we generally try to arrange affairs so that our consumption stays level over our lifetime. While many practical realities come between textbook theory and the real world, the idea of smoothing out consumption opportunities between working years and retirement years is widely accepted.

For those with low incomes during their working years, though, avoiding poverty in old age is the main criterion for retirement income adequacy. And Canada has led the world, with its Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) programs, where, consistently and for decades, seniors have received incomes which kept them just above Statistics Canada’s low income line.

But if OAS and GIS were the only source of income after retirement, those who had middle and upper level incomes

during their working years would face a major drop in their living standards when they retired.

This is where the second criterion for retirement income adequacy kicks in – ‘continuity of consumption.’? A post-retirement income is adequate in this sense when (aftertax, after saving and dissaving) it allows levels of consumption to continue post retirement even though we’ve lost our income from working.

This principle has been central to the design of private pensions, and the advice wealthy individuals get from their financial planners. It was also well understood by the framers of the CPP when it was introduced in 1966.

The CPP, and the parallel Quebec Pension Plan, were not designed, though, to provide full continuity of consumption for everyone. Both were introduced simultaneously with the GIS; the

OAS and increasingly generous RRSP tax incentives were already there; many employers already offered company pension plans; a substantial majority of Canadians reached age 65 owning their own homes, usually free of mortgage, and the wealthy were expected to look after themselves.

The trouble is we have known for decades that this collection of programs and individual initiatives has not been working well for many middle-income Canadians.

During the ‘great pension debate,’ the Federal Government’s Green Paper on pension reform in 1982 gave detailed estimates showing that anywhere between 20 and 50 per cent of Canadians would fail to achieve full continuity of consumption, depending on whether one was talking about a five or a 25 percentage point drop.

The business community even arranged for a leading private sector actuary to audit the complex underlying analysis; they found no flaws.

But the CPP has not been enlarged and workplace pension plans have shrunk, though RRSP contribution limits have been greatly expanded.

Yet, as noted above, the drop in consumption now projected after retirement is even greater.

There are many crucial judgements involved in determining whether a specific proposal for enlarging the CPP, with its projected impacts on future retirement incomes, is ‘modest’ or mere tokenism. For example, should Canadians be expected to sell their house in order to finance their retirement? Is it OK to face a 10 per cent decline in consumption after retirement; what about a 40 per cent drop?

So far, ministers of finance have published

nothing of their officials’ analyses, let alone follow the example of the 1982 Green Paper where a leading actuary was allowed to peer review the analysis. This lack of government transparency – a hallmark of our time – means Canadians are left in the dark, not only on the general outlines of the ‘modest CPP expansion’ being discussed, but also, more fundamentally, the underlying judgements as to what an adequate retirement income means.

What has happened to open, accountable and evidence-based government?

Michael Wolfson is an adviser with EvidenceNetwork.ca, and Canada Research Chair in population health modeling/ populomics at the University of Ottawa. He is a former assistant chief statistician at Statistics Canada, and has a PhD in economics from Cambridge.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013

As my grandson and I were walking down the street one warm October day we couldn’t help but notice the creative front yards all sporting Hallowe’en inspired themes.

One was a scene of various dismembered bodies, an arm here, a leg there and some figures didn’t even have any heads.

There were bones growing out of the ground and lots of red stuff on the once green lawn.

Spider webs covered everything.

Another had quite a variety of inflatable characters from ghosts in a tree, a Frankenstein, a moving scary cat (which actually did look quite scary as its head moved back

and forth) and a door frame covered in spooky spider webs.

Quite out of the ordinary from the usual carved pumpkins with the candle inside. In fact, even pumpkin carving has taken on a new twist -- called extreme pumpkin carving.

One website devoted to this art form claims “pumpkin carving will never be the same.” Indeed they may be right.

Imagine a pumpkin with a scary face and the inner contents spilling out of its mouth.

The details are incredible.

It’s no wonder there are so many pumpkin festivals around. In Keene, New Hampshire festival organizers aimed to beat a world record for the most lit pumpkins.

And they succeeded with 30,581 pumpkins lighting the way to the record. Boston held the previous record at 30,128 pumpkins.

What I didn’t know was there are other uses for pumpkins other than baking

cooked and eaten it upon himself to Cinnamon, nutmeg, just the same as rate the beers. One cardamom and other varieties in beer tasted too much cloves were listed on this family. Or, make like candy corn and the label as spices pies and carving pumpkin pancakes, while the judges but none of them them into jack-opumpkin soup, thought it pleasant overpowered the lanterns. pumpkin ravioli or a it didn’t make the other and the beer Pumpkin puree pumpkin smoothie. cut. Another beer taste still came makes a good But, here is a that tasted like through making it a skin cream with new twist on uses cinnamon was a top contender in the beta-carotene, for pumpkin. perfect ingredient judges’ opinion. antioxidants and Try making beer. for making I, for one, wouldn’t vitamins C and Apparently pumpkin gingerbread men. mind trying that A acting as an ales are becoming The number one pumpkin beer. exfoliator. The popular and not beer tasted like Will have to find a scent of pumpkin is just during October pumpkin bread but microbrewery that soothing which helps either. One food still tasted very makes it. you relax and sleep taster actually took much like beer. better. Or, make that pumpkin into a fall centrepiece and use it as a vase.

2013-2014 Hockey Schedule As for the seeds, try Home Away baking them with Fri. Nov. 15: Kenaston Sat. Nov. 09: Elrose spices, mix them with oats, nuts, Sun. Nov.17: Beechy Fri. Nov.22: Eston cranberries and Sat. Nov. 23: Outlook Sun. Dec. 15: Outlook your choice of other Sun.Nov. 29: Loreburn Fri. Dec. 20: Delisle ingredients to make Sun. Dec. 01: Elrose Sat. Jan. 04: Kenaston granola. Kids will Sat. Dec. 07: Dinsmore Fri. Jan. 10: Kyle enjoy colouring the seeds and glueing Fri, Dec. 13: Conquest Sun. Jan. 19: Lorburn them onto paper to Sun. Jan. 12: Central Butte Fri. Jan. 31: Dinsmore make a 3-D flower Fri. Jan. 24: Eston Fri. Feb. 07: Conquest picture.

Sun. Jan. 26: Delisle Sun. Feb.09: Central Butte Pumpkin is a Sat. Feb. 01: Kyle squash and can be

Rosetown Redwings

When I was a kid, Halloween was strictly a starchyvegetable-only holiday, with pumpkins and Indian corn on the front stoop; there was nothing electric, nothing inflatable, nothing with latex membranes or strobes.

Susan Orlean

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by Bob Mason

St. Michael’s Gestal We traveled through quite a lot of different places during our “worm’s eye view” of Europe during WWII, and saw a lot of impressive buildings, even some busted up ones!

But none of them comes close to being remembered like St. Mikes!

I suppose, for the sake of authenticity (how’s that for a twelve letter word, eh?) a fellow should look up the history of that huge monastery, but I imagine much of it has been lost, lost in the confusion of that conflict-ridden corner of the world. After all, a lot of battles (including Waterloo) were fought not too far away!

We didn’t have time to stop and look it over very much back then -- possibly because we could hear the sounds of war not too far off.

But it was the “Human versus Not-So-Human” angle that attracted our attention most.

To many of us, that big building had been put there to improve lives, while the nearby armies were doing their best to take them . . .

When a family member, just returned from a European holiday, he told us about the “Castles on the Rhine”, and although in the turmoil of the next few months, Y.T. had almost completely forgotten the place we thought of St. Michael’s.

I’m not sure how many monks were in that place. Y.T. paced off the outside walls of its huge square shape, and it must have been over two hundred feet! Our whole regiment of 500 men were billeted in only part of it. Every day a long parade of chanting monks paraded past, and I heard tell that a few were German soldiers whose Latin wasn’t so good! The whole place was lit by candles the monks themselves made, and some of the mosaics ceilings they claimed never to have been seen.

When we produced our “Lamp Electric”, we showed some of the mosaic designs.

Someone, in years past, had done a lot of work!

All through his younger years Yours

Truly had gotten the impression that monks were an exclusive type who loved way back in the hills -- not these guys!

They did everything necessary to sustain life!

They even made beer!

As a brown-robed fellow rolled a barrel of it off of his ox-pulled wagon, I asked him how come. In his broken English, all he said was, “Don’t drink the water.”

Was he ever right!

I’m not sure where the Army’s supply of water was brought up from, but any local wells were only used for washing!

As we moved up from the B.R.G. (Canadian Reinforcement Group) in Ghent Belgium, Y.T. was surprised that one of the first persons to greet him was Bob McMasters from Plenty. Bob and Y.T. had joined up together, been in a half-dozen camps together, parted in Shilo, and ended up with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlands of Canada P.L. (Princess Louise).

In the months to come I always checked to see if Bob was still okay.

What a thrill it was to meet a friend from home!

I met Bob in Plenty years later, on the farm of Gordon Ireland, and visited him quite a few times!

I never could quite understand this, but despite my memory of St. Michael’s, the regimental history book doesn’t even mention it.

Mebbe it didn’t mean so much to them!

We spent Christmas there. Not one of the most pleasant we have ever had, but one of the most meaningful -right in the midst of the confusion of war when we older types found little to be hopeful about.

But somehow, through the eyes of those little children, all was well!

Buildings aren’t supposed to have temperaments or personas, but St. Michael’s sure did!

(Submitted Photo)

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Looking back now, many years later, I wonder if that big building is still there.

Or, like Yours Truly, is part of the world’s past!

After all, that was over 65 years ago, eh?

There is a big solace in that thought though.

Right finally prevailed even if it cost a lot of lives.

Mebbe everyone has their own ideas about special places in their lives.

Mine is about St. Michael’s.

Buck and Chuck with some Dutch orphans, Christmas 1945, St. Michaels.

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Besides being one of Y.T.’s first apprehensions about the evil of it all, hearing the not-so-faroff shells exploding out there, bringing their genuine sound of death, coupled with that meeting with an old friend in the middle of it all, somehow it imprinted on Y.T.’s mind that even St. Mikes itself was a part of reality! These things, so much a part of life happening together, somehow seemed to give that big building a, well . . . personality!

Local writer, editor, and historian Merle Massie, along with coauthor Stuart Houston, will be presenting their latest tome, on the history of Medicare in Saskatchewan, at McNally Robinson, Thursday, December 5, 7 p.m.

The cooperative spirit of citizens in 20th century Saskatchewan nurtured innovation in healthcare and health policy. 36 Steps on the Road to Medicare (McGillQueen’s University Press) showcases the decision

that led to the province’s medicare system -- the forerunner of Canadian health care.

Merle Massie and Stuart Houston document the range of Saskatchewan leadership on Canadian, North American, and world stages: municipal doctors and municipal hospitals, the first Red Cross Outpost Hospital in the British Empire, tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment, a successful pilot comprehensive regional health care plan, government-sponsored cancer clinics, innovative LSD and patient-oriented treatment for psychoses, the first full-time cancer physicist in Canada, and the world’s first concerted clinical use of the betatron and Cobalt60 in cancer treatment.

They show how North America’s first socialdemocratic government, the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation -- elected in 1944 and led by the

incomparable Tommy Douglas -created the blueprint for comprehensivehealthcare and how sequential steps on the toad to medicare were implemented quickly and within budget.

When federal support for national hospitalization became available, Saskatchewan could afford to initiate medicare in 1962. Other Canadian provinces soon followed Saskatchewan’s lead.

Updated to engage with current debates, 36 Steps on the Road to Medicate navigates the history of medicare and demonstrates the spirit of innovation that Canada will need to save it.

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Council News for the Town of Asquith, October 2013 Asquith Town Council held its October meeting on October 8.

Present were Mayor Maddin, Councilors Sawicki, Gamble, Dumont, Beal, Lysyshyn and Erhart, as well as Foreman Kraft and C.A.O. Cross.

Council moved to accept the September Treasurer’s Statement of Receipts and expenditures for the month of September, as well as the bank reconciliation for the month of August. A motion was made to accept accounts paid in the amount of $62,611.49 and accounts payable of $55,023.13.

Foreman Kraft reported that the water lines in town have been flushed and that the lagoon’s tertiary cell will be pumped in the month of October.

The Water Security Agency has completed their inspection of the water plant and the lagoon and the town is compliant.

Fire Prevention Week was recognized by the Asquith Volunteer Fire Department with an open house at the Fire Hall on October 8.

The Asquith Landfill will no longer be accepting electronics for recycling as the cost has become too prohibitive. Clients are directed to take their

electronics directly to SARCAN. An announcement will be made in Biggar on November 12, regarding the Infrastructure Grant that was accessed for the Asquith Seniors Center.

The grant provided for installation of central air and upgrades to the kitchen countertops and back splash.

There have been reports of individuals driving erratically and dangerously in town. Residents are strongly encouraged to write down license plates and report these incidents to the RCMP. A building permit was issued to Don Sawyer for building a fourplex.

Marvin Loewen, of Associated Engineering, attended the Council meeting to discuss the pre design for a new sewage lift station. The town’s current lift station was built in the late 1960’s and Council is hoping to access a new Infrastructure Grant in 2014 for the building of a new lift station.

The list of lands in arrears was presented to Council and subsequently advertised in The Biggar Independent. Sixty days after the advertising of the List of Lands in Ar-

rears, if the said taxes have not been paid a tax lien will be put on the property. Council also approved moving forward on four other properties in town by giving the “Six Month Notice” to these individuals that tax enforcement is continuing, and is now at the next step after having the lien put on the property.

The contract position of Landfill Supervisor is once again up for tender.

Quotes for this contract position must be turned into the Asquith Town office by 4 p.m. on Friday, November 8. For more information regarding this position, please contact the Asquith Town office.

A Community Planning Meeting was held at the Asquith Seniors Center on October 23, and approximately 50 people attended. It was a good meeting, with a lot of good ideas and thoughts being shared. Individuals who were unable to attend are still asked to please fill out their community survey and turn it into the town office. If you have misplaced your survey, you can pick up another one at the town office.

This office wishes everyone a Happy and Safe Halloween!

Operation Christmas Child Third World, October, Helping Hands, Gifts, Shoeboxes, Child . . .

What do they have in common?

Easy! October is the month that the familiar red and green shoeboxes are distributed in and around our community.

Helping hands are the people who generously put small gifts into the box.

The boxes are collected and then sent to a Third World country and given to a child to bring a smile to their face and some happiness at receiving a gift. You can help!!

Boxes have been distributed and you will find them in the communities of Handel, Landis and Kelfield. The Hutterite colonies of Big Rose, Springwater, and Goldenview are also helping to fill boxes. In town you can locate boxes at the Lutheran, Anglican, Associated Gospel, and S e v e n t h - D ay A d v e n tist churches, as well as BCS2000 School. The school is doing a Teacher’s Tub as well as Shoeboxes.

Good for them!

Two choices: A) Shoebox with just school supplies -- eg.: Pencils, scissors, small notepad, eraser, etceteras. In a lot of Third World countries children must have supplies first before they are allowed to go to school.

They certainly don’t have the privileges like we do here at home. Choice B) Shoebox with school supplies plus other small items -- eg.: You could include a bar of soap, maybe a pair of stretchy mitts, a pretty headband, etceteras. Teacher’s Tubs are basically school supplies and things that a teacher would use in a classroom but not have easy access to in a Third World country. A bonus in a Teacher’s Tub would be small items like skipping ropes, jacks, small rubber balls, etceteras that the children would share at recess time as it is unlikely they have sports equipment.

What started out as a vision to reach children in orphanages in a Third World country has now turned into the world’s

largest Christmas project.

Boxes from Canada this year are being shipped to Latin American countries like Argentina, Haiti, Nicaragua, Chile, and Venezuela. Each country that receives shoeboxes has a team of national leaders who are trained to oversee the transport of the shoeboxes in their country, and help ensure that the boxes are kept safe until they are distributed. The national leadership team also determine which areas have the greatest needs.

Biggar and area has been very supportive of this project in past years and hopefully people will once again be willing to help out in a small way to bring happiness to someone else.

If you need a shoebox contact one of the churches or Linda Dyck at 306948-2536 or if you would like to help the kids at school fill shoeboxes or Teacher’s Tubs bring your donations directly to BCS2000. Crating starts November 14 so get your box in early and thanks for your support.

Diamond Lodge News What a frosty few days that we have had. At least the residents are inside and keeping busy with many activities here at Diamond Lodge.

Every morning after breakfast we have the usual events happening which are towel folding, watching game shows on TV and reading the newspapers.

Monday morning was exercises and in the afternoon we were lucky to have Art Beadle come over to the Lodge and show us some of his art work. He told the residents a lot of stories and kept them interested.

Tuesday was current events and later that day we made a special Halloween craft. The residents made ghost lanterns using milk jugs and a string

of lights. This craft sure brightens up our room and is beautiful when the lights are off.

Wednesday was Ice Cream Cart in the afternoon. The residents enjoyed chocolate, vanilla and maple walnut ice cream. That evening we had Silvert’s, an adaptive clothing company, come and show their fall/winter line of clothes. This gave families a chance to order clothes. A perfect gift for Christmas.

Thursday morning was exercises and in the afternoon the Perdue Legion came and did bingo.

They gave toonies for prizes. After bingo we had fruitbread and cheese.

Friday was Barbecue Club for the year. It was sad to put the barbecue away, but we look forward

to next week when we cook bacon and eegs. Later we had a sing-a-long.

Saturday was Yahtzee.

The residents watched Hocus Pocus in the afternoon.

This is a funny Halloween movie. Hot popcorn was served during the movie.

Sunday was Spa time and the Seventh Day Adventist Church came at 2:30.

What a great week we have just had. Thank you to all who came and made it special. Hope to talk to you all soon.

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Gap growing over public’s perception of agriculture

by Calvin Daniels

If there is one thing off the farm itself, which agriculture needs moving forward, it is better understanding of what the industry is, by the non-farming public.

It is an issue which began with The First World War, which was the time the exodus of people from rural Canada began.

It has been a steady process of decline for nearly a century now, and that has translated into a declining understanding of what farming actually is.

We are beginning to see people today who are two, three generations removed from any agrarian roots, and that means

little appreciation of what it means to grow a bushel of wheat, or to raise a steer.

While no one is expecting young people in Regina, Calgary or Toronto to suddenly head to a ranch to chase cattle, we do need to find a way to have those young people better understand about farming so they appreciate exactly what went into putting a safe-to-eat steak on their plate.

Without such knowledge of agriculture people can easily be drawn to support misconceptions about the industry.

So a recent announcement by Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz

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and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announcing more than $45,000 in funding under the Agriculture Awareness Initiative to enhance the public’s perception of agriculture and its role in the economy.

“Agriculture plays an important role in driving our economy and feeding Canadians,” said Ritz in a release. “These types of projects give everyone a chance to see firsthand the social and economic benefits of our vibrant and innovative a g r i c u l t u r e industry.”

The release explained the A g r i c u l t u r e Awareness Initiative was developed to help producer groups promote the benefits of agriculture and help improve the public perception of

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the industry. A better understanding is critical to promote careers in agriculture and foster public support for the industry.

“It is important that we share accurate information about agriculture with the public,especially with youth, so they have an understanding and appreciation of where their food comes from and how it is being responsibly produced,” said Stewart in the release.

“These projects will help highlight Saskatchewan’s role as a supplier of safe and reliable food to help feed a growing world.”

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exhibit presents themes such as Saskatchewan’s role in meeting the global demand for food; innovations in agriculture relating to topics such as animal care, crop production and soils research; the business of agriculture; and food production safety.

Three other organizations have also received funding under theAgriculture Awareness Initiative: the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan has received $7,770 for their Adopt a Rancher Educational Program; Genome Prairie has received $6,000 for a workshop to promote an understanding of the importance of effective communication a m o n g Saskatchewan’s agriculture-biotech research community; and, the Canadian Western Agribition has received $7,900 for agriculture awareness initiatives at the show.

None of these programs are going to massively change how people view farming, but they each offer a small window into the industry which may help raise the level of understanding for those involved.

Education is not about a single element, but rather it is a lifelong process.

The programs here can be a starting foundation for better understanding of a critical industry which many of us now know little about.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013

Government agenda to focus on meeting the challenges of growth As the October 23 Throne Speech kicked off a new session of the Legislative Assembly, Premier Brad Wall said the government will focus on meeting the challenges of growth.

“Saskatchewan continues to grow – more people, more jobs, more economic activity,” Wall said.

“Growth creates many new opportunities and it also creates many new challenges. Our government is working hard to meet those challenges and ensure all Saskatchewan people share in the benefits of a growing economy.”

Some of the new initiatives outlined in today’s Throne Speech include: • A new program to enable some seniors with complex issues to receive house calls from physicians, nurse practitioners and other health care providers; • Amendments to The Personal Care Homes Act to allow for the public disclosure of inspection reports; • New Collaborative Emergency Centres in

Shaunavon, Spiritwood, Wakaw and Canora; • New “hot spotting” pilot programs to take pressure off emergency rooms in Saskatoon and Regina by providing more appropriate services to assist highrisk, high-use patients who repeatedly show up in emergency rooms; • A new Student First approach in education that will include wide-ranging consultations with students, teachers, parents and administrators; • New anti-bullying measures; • Nine new joint-use schools to be built using an innovative P3 bundling approach; • Improvement to Internet access and speed in all schools through SaskTel’s CommunityNet program; • Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) to become a polytechnic institution; • Further highway twinning in high traffic areas; • New measures to improve traffic safety and reduce fatalities, with a

particular focus on tougher penalties for drinking and driving; • Significant infrastructure investments by Crown Corporations including four new cellular sites in the north in Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids, Black Lake and Wollaston Lake; • Expansion of the HeadStart on a Home program to encourage construction of rental properties; • A new Life Lease Program though Saskatchewan Housing Corporation to improve housing options for seniors; • 1,000 new training seats, including 300 new apprenticeship seats and 700 new Adult Basic Education seats; • A new Manufacturing Centre of Excellence; • A new event hosting strategy through Tourism Saskatchewan; • A new Saskatchewan International Future Scholarship for up to 20 students annually; • A new Western Canadian Livestock Price Insurance Program for cattle and hog producers;

Biggar Western Sales employers receive awards from John Deere With the development of new technology and high-performance systems for John Deere equipment, it is critically important that customers receive exceptional service from highly-trained product experts, technicians, and aftermarket support personnel.

Western Sales participates in a comprehensive training program with John Deere to help their employees reach certain standards of expertise.

Recently, Randy Edwards achieved Master level and Gary Lomen-

da, achieved Advanced level recognition for the positions of the Service Technician program.

These levels of achievement were accomplished by completing extensive training in the John Deere University program.

V.P. of Operations for Western Sales presented the awards on behalf of John Deere to Randy and Gary. Randy received a John Deere leather jacket along with a special plaque and Gary received a special plaque of recognition to honor their accomplishment.

John Deere University credits are earned in various categories to ensure expertise in the sales, service, or parts departments of John Deere dealerships.

The structure for this recognition is similar to achieving credit hours in a university.

This ongoing training program is just one of the tools used by Western Sales to improve overall support and service to customers in their trade area.

Congratulations Randy and Gary on your achievements.

Carl Persson, Gary Lomenda and Randy Edwards (left to right). (Submitted Photo)

• Amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act to include the province’s essential services law, which was recently upheld by the Court of Appeal; • A comprehensive public consultation on the province’s disability strategy; and • A new Lobbyists Act. “These are just some of the actions our government will be taking to address the challenges of growth, with more to come in the next provin-

cial budget in March,” Wall said. “Growth creates many challenges, but they are sure preferable to the challenges of decline that Saskatchewan was facing just a few years ago.”

Also during this session, former University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon will release his report on the Saskatchewan Heritage Initiative – his recommendations on how best to ensure that resource revenues become a permanent source of wealth

for current and future generations.

“While many jurisdictions are saddling future generations with huge debt burdens, Saskatchewan’s natural resources have given us an opportunity to pay down debt,” Wall said. “Now we have an opportunity to look ahead and make sure that our children and grandchildren benefit from our natural resources and the decisions we make today.”

Tall Taleteller comes to St. Gabriel School . . . Manitoba storyteller, Jamie Oliviero is in full-story, painting a picture for kids at St. Gabriel School, Friday.

A part of Education Week, Oliviero was brought to the school, sponsored by the Biggar Arts Council. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Greystone Singers to perform at Majestic Theatre The University of Saskatchewan Greystone Singers will be in Biggar Saturday, November 23 with proceeds going to the Majestic Theatre.

The Greystone Singers is a mixed-voice choir open by audition to all University of Saskatchewan students who love singing and enjoy learning a challenging and varied repertoire -- from traditional and classical to sacred and secular, including folk songs and spirituals in a variety of languages and styles. Since 1958, when they were first organized, nearly 2,000 young men and women have sung with this award-winning ensemble. This year’s choir consists of 47 students from the Colleges of Arts and Science, Education, Engineering, Agriculture, Kinesiology, Edwards School of B u s i n e s s, G r a d u a t e Studies, and majors in Drama as well as in the Department of Music.

This past spring the choir won first prize in the Mixed-Voice Collegiate Choirs category of the biennial ACCC-CBC National Competition for Amateur Choirs; over the past 14 years

they have been national semifinalists also winning second prize in 2006 and 2010. Besides performing at many local events, festivals, and with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, the Greystones annually tour throughout Saskatchewan. They make frequent appearances elsewhere in Canada, and occasionally visit the United States, Europe, and other countries, including Cuba. In February 2007 the choir performed in Jiaotong U n i v e r s i t y, B e i j i n g Institute of Technology, and the Beijing Central Conservatory of Music, followed by an invited performance in Saskatoon at Podium -- the national biennial convention of the Association of Canadian Choral Communities. In July 2013 they toured in Europe along with the Wind Orchestra, performing in Interlaken, Switzerland and Kerkrade, Netherlands.

Their conductor, Gerald Langner, is Professor and Head of the Department of Music. A native of Jansen, Saskatchewan, he received Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor

Saskatoon’s Greystone Singers will be performing in Biggar this November 23. (Submitted Photo) of Education degrees Association of Canadian in 2010, Dr. Langner t h r o u g h o u t C a n a d a . f r o m t h e U n i v e r s i t y Choral Communities. teaches classes in choral The Greystone Singers of Saskatchewan, and A r e c i p i e n t o f t h e pedagogy and secondary will be at the Majestic Master of Music and Dwaine Nelson Master m e t h o d s , c h o r a l Theatre, November 23, Doctor of Musical Arts Teacher Award in 2004, literature, and music 7:30 p.m. Admission at degrees from West Texas a past president of the education. He remains the door is $10 for adults, A & M and Michigan Saskatchewan Choral active as a clinician $5 for students. Proceeds State Universities. He Federation and a recipient a n d a d j u d i c a t o r f o r go to the Majestic Theatre. has released three CDs of its Pro Musica award workshops and festivals and published articles in journals such as the Canadian Music

by James Walker tion Week. Thank you This is an opportunity Educator and Anacrusis, to Mrs. Kapiniak and to see what happens at a periodical of the Happy Halloween to Ms. Mair for the awe- the SCC meetings, ask a everyone. I hope all of some display of student question or perhaps even the ghosts and goblins successes they put up in join the council.

Please check out the of guest presenters; most have a great night with the cabinet. Thanks also lots of treats. I am writ- to Ms. Egert for orga- dates for the flu immunioften it’s teacher led.

We have to thank the ing this letter on Monday nizing the presentation zation shots at the New Biggar and District Com- morning so I am hoping by authors Wes Funk Horizons (Oct. 24, Oct. 31 munity Foundation, the that the children do not and Marion Matula on and Nov. 7) and the Biggar Public Health Office Biggar Arts Council, and have to walk through a Monday.

Also the BCS 2000 (Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Nov. 28, OSAC for sponsoring Ja- foot of snow like last year. mie Oliviero. He spent According to the weather SCC (Student Commu- and Dec. 5).

Happy Halloween Friday, October 25 shar- forecast, it should be a nity Council) wishes to ing his gifts with all our bit chilly but no snow. invite more parents and from the students and Let’s hope that they are community members staff at BCS 2000. students. to our next meeting on So, for those who aren’t right.

Last week was Educa- November 19 at 6:30 pm. close enough to smell the rose, we look forward to celebrating with you Education Week next October. For the rest of us -- students, parents and staff -- this week will celebrate Education Week No. 9 of the 2013-14 school year.

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by Rick Garchinski “What’s in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet;” this is a familiar quote from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and the focal point for my entry.

Last week was proclaimed Education Week by the Government of Saskatchewan and its educational partners.

This year’s Education Week theme was “Supporting and Celebrating Success”.

Student success is never a solitary process.

Only through the dedication of professional staff, support staff, parents, community partners and students themselves do our students meet with success. It is a group effort, and so should it be when we celebrate student success.

For members within our communities that do not have direct contact with education, Education Week is a small tap on the shoulder reminding them to not forget the important work being done in schools. And so on behalf of the staff and students of St. Gabriel

School I would like to thank all who, in their own way, celebrated with us.

We had a busy Education Week. If my memory serves me we had four guest “teachers” in our building: ELO Catalyst Teacher, Mrs. Dela Rosa, Practical and Applied Arts Learning Leader, Mr. Bill Falhman, Mr. Jamie Olivier, Storyteller, and Educational Psychologist, Mr. Brendan Newton.

During that week we also had our annual Fall Scholastic Book Fair with the support of the CSCC. As well, staff hosted another successful pancake breakfast.

So back to the rose.

The only events actually planned for inclusion in Education Week were the book fair and the breakfast; the visit from the storyteller and the PAA electric car projects were both planned and based on the availability of the presenters. St. Gabriel School, like all other schools, provide extensive learning opportunities where staff supports and celebrates the successes of our students. Sometimes it is the presences

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Chef-d’oeuvre . . . Their ‘chief work’ ahead of them, Jannuela Villanueva, Andon Hawkins and Justin Hanson (left to right) empty the contents into a special perpetration during one of the first Kids in the Kitchen sessions held at Biggar Central School. Check out biggarindependent.ca this Friday for more pictures!

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013

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Government highlights widespread benefits to Saskatchewan of historic Canada-EU trade agreement The Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood, Friday underlined how workers and businessesinkeyeconomic sectors throughout Saskatchewan will greatly benefit from the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.

An agreement-inprinciple for this historic deal was announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and European Commission President José Manuel Barroso.

Ritz held an event at the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce and was joined by the Honourable Tim McMillan,

Saskatchewan’s Minister Responsible for Trade, and Michael Holden, President of the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce.

“This historic agreement isCanada’smostambitious ever and is a big win for Saskatchewan,” said Ritz.

“Workers and families who rely on key sectors of Saskatchewan’s economy for their livelihoods, including those in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors, as well as professional services industries, stand to benefit from the preferential access this agreement provides to the largest and most lucrative market in the world.”

Canadian agricultural exports to the EU face high tariffs averaging 13.9 per cent. When the CanadaEU trade agreement is fully implemented, over 95 per cent of agriculture tariffs will be eliminated.

In addition, the agreement will provide new market access opportunities for key agricultural exports such as beef, pork and canola oil.

“Saskatchewan has become the world’s largest exporter of agricultural goods including beef, canola, lentils, peas and mustard seed, and supplies 10 per cent of the world’s wheat,” said Ritz.

“Eliminating tariffs on these products will create

Above average yields for 2013 crop Ninety-nine per cent bin. There are some areas per cent surplus, 62 per of the crop has been in the southeastern and cent adequate, 22 per harvested, according east-central regions that cent short and 12 per to Saskatchewan are 95 per cent combined. cent very short. Hay Agriculture’s Weekly These areas have land and pasture topsoil Crop Report for the experienced significant moisture is rated as one period October 15 to 21. rainfall throughout the per cent surplus, 60 per Harvest weather was growing and harvest cent adequate, 25 per favourable for most of seasons, resulting in cent short and 14 per the province, allowing some yield and quality cent very short. The westproducers to pull off well- loss. Some flax, chickpeas, central and northwestern above average yields canaryseed and oats are regions are the driest and above average crop still being combined. regions of the province. quality. For example, Average hay yields on The number of acres average yields for spring dry land are reported seeded to winter wheat is wheat and canola are 35 as 1.7 tons per acre for on par with 2012; however, and 36 per cent higher, alfalfa and alfalfa/brome due to a late harvest, wet respectively, than the hay, 1.3 tons per acre for conditions in some areas 10-year average (2003 other tame hay, 1.2 tons and dry soil conditions to 2012). Average yields per acre for wild hay in other regions, the for spring wheat are and two tons per acre for number of acres seeded reported as 46 bushels greenfeed. On irrigated has decreased in the per acre, durum 45 land, the estimated east-central, MLSwest-central $275,000 bushels per acre, oats 91 average hay yields are and northeastern regions bushels per acre, canola 2.3 tons per acre for compared to the previous 38 bushels per acre, peas alfalfa hay, 3.4 tons per year. Acres seeded to 43 409 bushels perW., acre and812 sq. acre for alfalfa/brome winter wheat - 5th Ave. Biggar, ft. bungalow .........................................................

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the conditions to increase sales, which will directly benefit the hardworking people of Saskatchewan through new jobs, new opportunities and higher wages.”

As the world’s largest importer of agricultural goods, importing over $130-billion worth of goods in 2012, the EU presents new and expanded export opportunities for Saskatchewan’s producers.

Between 2010 and 2012, annual average exports to the EU were worth an annual average of $669.6 million.

Overall, the sector accounted for seven per cent of Saskatchewan’s GDP in 2012 and

employed about 43,400 Saskatchewanians.

“Our government is focused on what matters to all Canadians: creating new jobs and new opportunities,” said the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade. “The Canada-EU trade agreement will generate substantial gains across all key economic sectors, covering every region of Canada. In fact, Canada will be one of the only developed countries to have preferential access to the world’s two largest markets: the European Union and the United States. The competitive edge and combined access to these

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The EU is already Saskatchewan’s thirdlargest trading partner and export destination. It is also the world’s largest integrated economy, with more than 500 million consumers and a GDP of $17 trillion.

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Take the fright out of driving this Halloween While Halloween is one of the most festive nights of the year for children it also ranks among the most dangerous for young pedestrians.

To help promote safety on this spooky and fun filled evening, there are steps that motorists should take to prevent unwanted scares on the road.

By performing a quick check of your vehicle and taking extra precautions when driving through neighborhoods, you can help make sure any frights are reserved for the holiday, not for the road, according to representatives from the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada, through its Be Car Care Aware (BCCA) program.

“By practising cautious driving and performing regular vehicle maintenance, we can help keep everyone safe this Halloween,” said Marc Brazeau, President and CEO, AIA Canada. “Be sure to check your vehicle’s safety items and remind children of basic safety rules before heading out trick-or-treat-

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Over 64 per cent of surveyed Canadians say that vehicle servicing is important to them to protect their family’s safety, according to DesRosiers’ 2013 Light Vehicle Study.

With that in mind, below are some driving and vehicle maintenance tips that can help promote safety and ward off any scares for motorists this Hallowe’en: Check your lights. Replace any burnt out signal lights or headlights straight away. Properly functioning lights are critical for spotting the ghouls and goblins that will be roaming your neighbourhood this Halloween, and for overall road safety.

Drive slowly and abide

by the speed limit. Drivers should slow down in neighborhoods and be on high alert for children crossing streets or emerging from between parked cars.

Check your brakes. Your brake system is the most vital safety component of your vehicle as it allows you to stop to avoid collision. Check that your brakes are in good working order in the event that you need to make a quick stop. Overly excited trick-or-treaters may not always look both ways before crossing the street!

Check your tires. Worn tires lose their ability to grip the road in adverse conditions. Stopping on wet roads can take up to four times the normal distance of stopping on

dry roads. Drivers should check their tire inflation pressure as well as tread depth and wear at least once per month to ensure their tires are gripping the road properly.

Check your horn. Honk, honk! Make sure your horn is working in the event that you need to alert other drivers or pedestrians of danger, or get their attention (and to ward off monsters).

Get a vehicle check-up.

Regular maintenance is the best form of prevention for breakdowns.

Bring your vehicle to an auto repair shop or qualified mechanic this Hallowe’en for a check-up to make sure your vehicle is prepared for the colder months that lie ahead.

Perdue Community Bowl (results for the week ending October 18) Y.B.C. J r. B o y s : M e m p h i c Richards, 120; Bantam Boys: Adam Munro, 202; Bantam Girls: Cadence Watson, 88; Bowlasaurus: Haydyn Wegwitz, 30.

Club 55 M.H.S.: John Latta,

193; M.H.T.: John Latta, 507; L.H.S.: Jean Taylor, 170; H.H.T.: Jean Taylor, 422; T.H.S.: Bee Gees, 1,1004; T.H.T.: Bee Gees, 3,002; M.H.A.: John Latta, 161; L.H.A.: Carol Lemon, 156.

Ladies League L.H.S.: Joey Levitt, 272; L.H.T.: Joey Levitt,

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616; T.H.S.: Other Frame, 1 , 1 1 4 ; T. H . T. : O t h e r Frame, 3,056; L.H.A.: Dorrie Laberswieler, 181.

Mens League M.H.S.: Jim Nicholl s, 2 8 1 ; M . H . T. : J i m Nicholls, 646; T.H.S.: W. W. F. , 7 6 9 ; T. H . T. : W.W.F., 2,180; M.H.A.: George Bartley, 190.

Mixed League M.H.S.: George Bartley, 2 2 8 ; M . H . T. : G e o r g e Bartley, 562; L.H.S.: Joey Levitt, 258; L.H.T.: Joey Levitt, 624; T.H.S.: Smilin 5, 1,115; T.H.T.: Smilin 5, 3,166; M.H.A.: Al. Levitt, 180; L.H.A.: Joey Levitt, 180. (results for the week

Never give up on it . . . Biggar Central School Junior Blazer, Danessa Hollman, dives for the ball, October 23. Blazers were hosting rival St. Gabriel School Saints. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) ending October 25) Club 55 M.H.S.: Gerald Nicholls, 164; M.H.T. Jim Brown, 393; L.H.S.: Jean Taylor, 194; L.H.T.: Carol Lemon, 507; T.H.S.: Hopefulls, 1,128; T.H.T.: Hopefulls, 3,061; M.H.A.: John Latta, 161; L.H.A.: Carol Lemon, 158.

Ladies League L.H.S.: Joey Levitt, 2 3 2 ; L . H . T. : D o n n a E a t o n , 5 7 5 ; T. H . S. : Z e r o s, 1 , 0 9 7 ; T. H . T. : Zeros, 3,012; L.H.A.: Dorrie Laberswieler, 181.

Mens League M.H.S.: Al. Levitt, 246; M.H.T.: Al. Levitt, 614; T.H.S.: J.A.G., 726; T.H.T.:

W.W.F., 2,086; M.H.A.: George Bartley, 188.

Mixed League M.H.S.: Al. Levitt, 2 5 5 ; M . H . T. : G e o r g e Bartley, 656; L.H.S.: Joey Levitt, 183; L.H.T.: Joyce Broeckel, 438; T.H.S.: Smilin “5”, 1,145; T.H.T.: Smilin “5”, 3,200; M.H.A.: Al. Levitt, 182; L.H.A.: Joey Levitt, 171.

Y.B.C. Jr. Girls: Dakota Anderson, 146; J. Boys: Memphis Richards, 129; Bantam Boys: Adam Munro, 143; Bantam Girls: Cadance Watson, 78; Bowlasaurus: Ayden Moody, 51.

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Hallowe’en Howler Friday, Nov. 1st 9:30 p.m.

Music:

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MEMORIALS COVEY, Alma Dorothy: January 5, 1920 - November 1, 2004 A Mother “A Mother is one who understands the things you say and do Who always overlooks your faults and sees the best in you.

A Mother is one whose special love inspires you day by day.

Who ¿lls your heart with gladness in her warm and thoughtful way.

A Mother is all these things and more -- the greatest treasure known.

And the dearest Mother in all of the world is the one I call my own.”

I miss you Mom, Love always, Leah 44p1

CARD OF THANKS The family of Doris Wilderman would like to thank all the doctors who cared for Mom during her stay in the hospital. Thank you to the nurses and staff at Biggar Hospital for the compassion shown. Special thanks to the Home Care staff who helped her live independently while she was in Meadowlark Apartments.

She appreciated it and loved you all.

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in November: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans (PALS) will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, November 24, join us and Bishop David Irving in Geoffrey Massie’s con¿rmation, to be followed by a potluck lunch.

Everyone is welcome. For more information or pastoral services phone Pastor Mark Kleiner @ 306-948-3731 or 306-951-7122 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.; Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. Pastor Wicks can be reached in the of¿ce at 306948-3424, Tuesday through Thursday.

36tfn FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1: Sunshine Girls Bazaar, 11 a.m.

- 4 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons.

Lunch available. Table rent, $15.

Phone Doreen, 306-948-3428.

Proceeds to local charities.

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COMING EVENTS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “Lizzy Hoyt”, 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, 306-9482452.

40c5 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2: ‘YOUNG LIVING’ Day at Biggar Weight Loss & Wellness, 317 Main St., Biggar, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Sample and learn about Young Living Essential Oils. FREE, no charge. Enter draws. Make appointments for one-on-one essential oil feedback analysis by calling 306-948-7274.

44c1 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3: Anglican Church Fall Supper, 5 7 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall.

Roast beef and ham. Adults, $14, children, $7 (12 and under); pre-school, free. Take-outs $14, phone 306-948-3688 by 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 2. Live music for entertainment starting at 4 p.m.

42p3 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2: Landis Fall Supper, 5 - 7 p.m. at the Landis Community Complex.

Adults, $12.50; 10 and under, $7; and 5 and under FREE. 42c3 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2: Perdue Service and Merchandise Auction at Perdue Rec Complex starts @ 5 p.m. supper, auction and silent auction. Supper tickets, adults $10. Call Donna Hunter @ 306237-4820. Sponsored by Perdue Community Committee 40c4 NOVEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 14: Biggar Museum’s Annual Silent Auction, Christmas Magic, in the Credit Union Gallery at Biggar Museum & Gallery, 105-3rd Ave. West. Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (throughout noon hour) for your bidding convenience.

44c7 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17: Landis Annual Wheatland Regional Library Fundraiser, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Landis Community Complex. $1.00 entry fee, soup and sandwiches, bake sale, craft tables, silent auction, 50/50 draws, door prizes and rafÀes.

44c3 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23: University of Saskatchewan Greystone Singers concert, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Admission, adults and seniors, $10; students, $5.

Proceeds to Majestic Theatre.

44c4 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “JJ VOSS”, 7:30 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall, 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, 306-9482452. An ideal Christmas staff party!!!

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INVITATIONS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9: You’re invited to celebrate Dave Gregory’s 85th Birthday. A come and go tea will be held from 1 - 4 p.m. in the Main Lounge, Tower Two, 1191 - 99th St., North Battleford. RRSP 306948-2714 or 1-780-265-4247.

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Stop in to…

1st Ave. West, Biggar 948-2700

ANNOUNCEMENT SORRY! There will be NO Arelee Music Night this year.

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NOTICE Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history!

For more information call 9483451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

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We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered. tfn Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF LARRY JAMES SCHWEDER, LATE OF THE TOWN OF BIGGAR, IN THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN, DECEASED: ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly veriÀed by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 18th day of November, 2013.

BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers and Solicitors 302 Main St./Box 669 BIGGAR, Saskatchewan S0K 0M0 SOLICITORS FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR

TENDER FOR SALE BY TENDER Located in R.M. of Grandview No. 349 NE 33-36-18-W3 NW 33-36-18-W3 Prospective purchasers must rely on their own research of the property to determine acreage, condition, improvements, and assessment.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Please submit certiÀed cheque for 5% of bid with tender, payable to Lewans & Ford In Trust, and clearly mark envelope “VAESSEN LAND TENDER”. Tenders will close November 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

LEWANS & FORD Barristers & Solicitors Box 759 Assiniboia, Saskatchewan S0H 0B0 306-642-4520 fax: 306-642-5777 lewans.ford@sasktel.net

MISCELLANEOUS

RECREATION

METAL ROOFING, SIDING, AND TRIMS. 36” Tuff-Rib/ Low-Rib Colored 83¢/sq.ft.

Galvalume 72¢/sq.ft. Largest Color Selection. Custom Trims Manufactured In-house 40 Year Warranty. Call MEL-VIEW METAL 1-306-752-4219.

1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 306-948-7521. tfn 1985 Honda Goldwing, new rubber, shocks redone this spring, new battery, $3500 obo; phone 306-948-3344 tfn

ICE FISHING HUTS on sale now! Hold-on large huts are ready for pick up. We sell out every year. Made in Canada.

Phone 306 253 4343.

LARGE FERTILIZER TANKS on year end sale! 5000 gal only $2800.00.

Made in Saskatchewan. Phone 306 253 4343.

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STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

WANTED Four Bourgault Titan II packer arms, 306-948-3474 40tfn Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306658-2132 3tfn 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.

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CARS & TRUCKS Wrecking auto-trucks... Parts to ¿t over 500 trucks. Lots of dodge... gmc... ford... imports...

We ship anywhere. Lots of dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff...

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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

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

REAL ESTATE 7-Bedroom House, 3 year Government Lease, No Taxes.

4 - 1 Bedroom Suite Apartment. $350,000 each or both $650,000.

Revenue $63,000 Annually.

Weyburn, SK 306-842-4158.

ONLY A FEW UNITS LEFT! 55 PLUS ADULT COMMUNITY Ground Level Ranchers. www. diamondplace.ca 306 241 0123 Warman, SK

LAND for SALE RM 370, 371 SW 6 37 24 w2 plus 500 acres: total assessment 107,910. Direct seeded and well farmed. Offers until 11/11/13. cell: 306.657.4050, leo@ agmpower.ca.

RM of Deer Forks SE 24 22 29 W3 160 farmed acres. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Call 604-946-4617 or email blauck@live.ca.

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LAND for SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 66 1/4’s South Central - 18 1/4’s East Central - 74 1/4’s South - 70 1/4’s South East - 22 1/4’s South West - 58 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 55 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

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

LAND for RENT LAND FOR CASH RENT: RM of Reford #379…NW 36-3720-W3rd, NE 35-37-20-W3rd, SW 36-37-20-W3rd, SE 36-3720-W3rd, NW 6-38-19-W3rd, NW 31-37-19-W3rd, SE 25-3720-W3rd, SW 34-37-19-W3rd, NW 27-37-19-W3rd. No grain storage. 3 year contract. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders accepted until November 22, 2013. Only written tenders accepted to: R. Kolenosky, Box 3638, Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0 43p3

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR RENT For Rent: 980 sq. ft. storefront and 2200 sq ft. heated warehouse, $850 per month.

306-948-7022 41tfn

HOUSES for SALE House for Sale: 313 - 3rd Avenue West, Biggar, $184,500. Close to downtown, hospital, library.

Recent updates include Àooring, shingles, water softener, and more. Immaculately kept, ready to move into. Main Àoor consists of large kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. Fourth bedroom, storage room, family room with wood burning stove, bar and another bathroom in fully ¿nished basement.

Mature yard with patio, shed, single detached garage. ALL appliances included. Call Kevin or Darlene at 306-948-2224 to view.

41p3 House for sale in Landis, Sask.

Double corner lot, directly across from the school. Three bedrooms, full basement, good size kitchen with lots of cupboards; washer, dryer, fridge, stove, built in dishwasher and microwave included. Large shed with good garden spot; deck on back of house. REDUCED to $50,000.00 obo. Would make a great starter home or retirement home. For more information call (306) 948-7161.

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HOUSES for RENT Lovely 3-bedroom home, furnished tall appliances with laundry on main Àoor. Finished basement, new water heater and furnace. Garage with automatic door opener, air conditioner, fenced and lovely yard in Biggar.

Possession November 1, 2013.

Phone 306-948-2098 43p3 One bedroom house for rent in Biggar, $495 plus utilities per month. Call 306-222-8216 42c3

FOR RENT Charter/ Sherwood Apartments 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satellite systems, laundry facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwashers, air conditioning, parking with plug-ins.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Biggar Family Centre is currently looking for an organized, creative, people person to till the position of Family Centre Co-ordinator.

Co-ordinator would be responsible for: • creating and overseeing the Family Centre programs from start to Ànish; • managing and evaluating staff and volunteers; • update and maintain social media; • organize social events and fundraisers; • as well as other tasks related to the event and programming operations of the Family Centre.

• Any experience with non-proftit organizations is an asset.

• Flexible, part-time hours and room for growth.

All interested applicants may contact Michaela Hoppe at 306-948-9854 or send a resume to Box 854, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0

Biggar Greenhouse Inc., in cooperation with

For more information call: Karen/Kevin • 948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar One and two bedroom suites available for rent in a four-plex, 315-7th Ave. East, Biggar. Heat and water supplied. Laundry facilities and parking with plugins. For more information call: Stacie, 306-227-2532 41p8

SERVICES

Jenn’s Garden Inc., is looking to hire

shift supervisors and general labour.

• Full-time, Part-time and casual positions available.

• Days, evenings and weekend shifts Please reply with resume to…

P. O. Box 223 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

If YOU are…

• Moving • Expecting a Baby • Planning a Wedding • Anticipating Retirement Call WELCOME WAGON at

306.948.4141 - Sherry Thompson We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca Biggar & District Arts Council are available for bartending services at your functions/events. Contact Denise at 306-948-2452.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Well established Central Saskatchewan weekly newspaper for sale. Contact sasknewspaper@gmail.com.

Serious inquiries only.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Class 4 drivers needed for Biggar; full time and part time, $13.80 per hour to start. Phone Nicki MacLaren 1-306-321-4635 or email resumes to nmaclaren@ shaw.ca 41p8 Janitor required for Biggar United Church, approx. 2 hrs/ week. Resume to Biggar United Church, Box 1259, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Attention: M&P Committee.

Contact Linda Belak, 306-948-3974 for more information.

43c3 Class 1A driver wanted for crude oil hauling, Plenty-Dodsland area. Scheduled time off. On the job training. Contact Ian @ Caylee Trucks, 306-932-7129 43p3

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with bene¿ts. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres.

More info at: hannachrylser. ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Please arrange to pick up your photos that have been submitted for publication.

... thanks, The Independent

Pharmacy Manager for Wadena Drugs, Wadena, SK. Full time, permanent position.

Email resume or inquiries to wadena@ pharmachoice.ca attn: Yvonne Linnen WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch.

To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the of¿ce. Phone 780842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581.

Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oil¿eld Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

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Disappointing Throne Speech for Saskatchewan families, say NDP The government’s Throne Speech has set a disappointing tone for the year: this government does not plan to hold up its end of the bargain when it comes to the things Saskatchewan families need, claims NDP leader Cam Broten.

“It really is a backwardlooking Throne Speech,” said Broten Wednesday.

“It points to the fact that Saskatchewan families have been working harder than ever over the past year, but doesn’t give people any indication that this government will hold up its end of the deal when it comes to fixing the things that matter like health care, seniors care and our kids’ education.”

Broten and the NDP hoped to see action to end what they call “The Seniors Care Crisis”, a plan to put more resources straight into the classroom and into teaching and a move to get desperately needed schools built quicker and more cost-effectively. The government’s short-list of previously announced and mostly minor changes falls short, according to Broten.

Among the announcements that don’t constitute anything new, doctor house calls and home care have been part of Saskatchewan’s health care system for decades, he said.

“If house calls aren’t happening under this government, it’s because this government has a doctor shortage and cut home care,” said Broten.

The NDP is also still urging quick action on anti-bullying efforts, noting that the November conference mentioned in the Throne Speech should not deter the government from getting its antibullying consultation report distributed so real action can be taken

immediately for kids being bullied at school and online.

There were some items mentioned in the Throne Speech the NDP is supportive of, including improvements to cell phone and Internet infrastructure for northern communities and the goal to eliminate wait lists for adult basic education, although Broten notes that more needs to be done to prepare individuals to pursue adult basic education.

“Despite this Throne Speech, which I think will disappoint Saskatchewan families, the NDP plans to keep pushing this government to do better on the things that matter,” said Broten.

“This government is heading in the wrong direction when it comes to long-term prosperity through economic diversification; cuts to classroom resources have cost our kids the one-on-one attention they need; and seniors care is getting worse – and it has to stop.”

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Highway Hotline staffs 24/7 for winter service Just in time for Mother Nature to dust Saskatchewan roads with snow and ice, Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline kicked into full gear this week to provide road information services to motorists.

“The people of Saskatchewan have confidence in the information the hotline provides and more and more people are using it each year,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris said. “In Saskatchewan, road conditions can rapidly change so motorists are checking in frequently.”

The total number of visits to the Highway Hotline Web site increased 161 per cent to 3.4 million last year (April 2012–March 2013), up from about 1.3 million the year before and well ahead of the fiveyear average of 1.1 million visitors annually. In addition, there were more than 600,000 phone calls to the hotline. March’s severe weather led to all sorts of activity for the Highway Hotline’s social media accounts, including 1.1 million Web visits and more

than 177,000 phone inquiries.

Information on the Highway Hotline is compiled from observations made by Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure staff. Information provided may be subject to rapidly changing weather or other events.

Motorists need to be aware of this and operate their vehicles safely based on road conditions.

For the Highway Hotline’s latest available Saskatchewan road conditions, visit hotline.gov. sk.ca or for recorded reports, phone 306-787-7623 in the Regina area, 306-933-8333 in the Saskatoon area or 1-888-335-7623 toll-free across Canada.

The Highway Hotline continues to use social media.

For road closures and travel not recommended alerts on Twitter, follow @SKGovHwyHotline.

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(back entrance) 104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar

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

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Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPEN: Tues.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Evenings and Saturday appointments available.

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

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

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available to do…

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DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist 115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.

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

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PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. Bonnie L. Reddekopp, JD 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

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Criminal Law Commercial Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko Lisa Watson look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

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Living Books Distributor 205-3rd Ave. East, Biggar Books, gifts, cards.

Shop at my home!

Call 306-948-3427 for appts.

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Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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222 Main St., Biggar

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Kevin Kurulak Investment Rep Insurance Broker P. 306 948 5200 F. 306 948 5207 Appointments Preferred

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701 - 4 Ave. E., Biggar

306.948.3996 Open Monday-Friday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial

Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George

306-948-3376 after hours George: 948-4042 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar 1st Ave. West, Biggar

Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

KRF Auto Centre 100% handwash “Where we do it all for you!!”

306.948.2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

• Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

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

Sat. • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System Prairieland Collision Rosetown, Sask.

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• Cattle hauling with 21 ft. gooseneck trailer • round and large square bale hauling with step-deck or highboy semi-trailers • also buying and selling straw and forage • also machinery hauling Home • 306-948-2037 Alex • 306-948-7291 Dan • 306-948-7843 Biggar, Sask.

HAULS TO THE DUMP Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

Ph/fax: 306-948-3856 or cell: 306-948-7896 J. G. Smith

HAMM’S TRUCKING

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• WITH EXPERIENCED OPERATORS AND RELIABLE EQUIPMENT ‘WE WILL GET-R-DONE’

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Hwy 14 East, Biggar 306-948-2109

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Mobile Units Office: 306306-948-2805 48 2805 Cell: 306-948-6062 306-948-6062

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

• Laser Engraving • Promotional products (mugs, mousepad, etc)

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

• sides of Beef available

306-948-3384 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.

Fax:

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For FAX service, see us at The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

Please arrange to pick up your photos that have been submitted for publication.

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BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

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948-3955 Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar

Phone: 306-948-2442 Fax: 306-948-2484

SEED CLEANING

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

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

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

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

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

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

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

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Great for hauling utility tractors, quads, gravel, dirt, snow, trees, turf, garbage, etc.

email: northland83@yourlink.ca

FOR PROMPT FRIENDLY SERVICE …CALL US WITH YOUR GRAIN AND FERTIZER HAULING NEEDS.

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Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

403 Main Street, Biggar

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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

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

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306-658-4474, Landis

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013

Museum goes to meeting and discovers a Picasso!

by Delta Fay Cruickshank, for The Independent Representatives from the Biggar Museum and Gallery were in Eston on Monday, October 21.

Marie-Helene Debert, Chairperson of the board and Delta Fay Cruickshank, Executive Director, attended the Museums Association of Saskatchewan (MAS) network meeting.

Museums from all over West Central Saskatch-

ewan sent representatives. They met in the meeting room of the Evans House. This building was a former halfway house on the trail between Eston and Brock.

The volunteers and board members in Eston run the Prairie West Historical Centre, bringing local history to life. The centre comprises not only the Evans House; filled with articles that were used daily by the people who homesteaded and raised

their families in the area, but the Lovedale School built in 1912, the Homestead Shack, the Bunk House, Acadia School Barn, a Ferry Wheel, the Grace and Viggo Hanson wildflower Garden and now an old fashioned vegetable garden.

In the Evans House, they have their Heritage Gallery, and in it was a Picasso! Really, a Picasso . . . and even a couple of Alexander Gaspar, a retired United Church minister

from Eston, prints and originals! The Picasso print was donated to the museum by Dr. F. Mulder, originally from Eston.

Representatives came from museums in Kerrobert, Lancer, Sceptre, Harris, Elrose, Eston, Kyle, Ancient Echoes at Herschel, Landis, Outlook and Milden. Each gave a run down on their year’s activities. May-Lin Polk,

For Health’s Sake!

by Carmen McGregor, B.S.P., Biggar Pharmasave Insomnia

Crystal Craig and Carmel Waddington, representing Ancient Echoes in Herschel joined Delta Fay Cruickshank and Marie-Helene Debert from the Biggar Museum & Gallery. (Submitted photo)

MAS representative, was a keynote speaker. She gave an enthusiastic talk on bettering grant writing skills.

A delicious lunch was served by ladies from Eston. The next meeting will be in April at Sceptre, home of the Great Shandhills Museum.

History shapes our lives. Community museums remind us of the

Insomnia or trouble sleeping is very common- about 30 to 40 per cent of adults will experience insomnia in any given year.

There are different types of insomnia. Some people have trouble falling asleep while others have trouble staying asleep or waking up too early. Sleep problems can last a few days or for some several months or more.

Insomnia is only considered a problem if it interferes with your life.

It is normal to sleep less as you age.

Some causes of insomnia include: • medications such as decongestants, stimulants and some antidepressants; • nicotine, caffeine and alcohol; • stress and anxiety caused by work, family

life, death or illness of a family member, financial difficulties; • pain or other medical conditions; • shift work; • poor sleep habits.

Treatment includes first treating any underlying problem such as arthritis or depression.

Good sleep hygiene practices are also critical to ensuring a good night’s rest. Such practices can include: • developing a regular bedtime routine; • don’t use the bedroom for daytime activities – just for intimacy and sleep; • don’t consume coffee or chocolate in the evening; • try not to go to bed thinking about work or other stressful matters – read a book for a while if this helps to reduce stress; • go to bed at the same time every night, even on weekends;

strengths of our forefathers and mothers who shaped this place we call home.

Monday at

5:00 p.m. is the deadline for ads and classiÀeds • keep the bedroom dark, quiet and not too warm; • use relaxation techniques (meditation, yoga, deep breathing, warm bath); • exercise during the day; • avoid watching the clock.

Your pharmacist or doctor can help you decide if a sleeping medication might be appropriate for you. This may be the case if your insomnia is caused by acute stress, or if nonmedication approaches haven’t helped.

These medications can help in the short-term but they are not a cure and may even worsen insomnia if used for long periods of time. Some may also interact with other medications you may be taking.

If you find that you have sleep problems, it is best to see your pharmacist or family Dr for a proper assessment.

A day of fun with Yupo!

by Delta Fay Cruickshank for The Independent The Credit Union Gallery in the Biggar Museum was filled with laughter and creativity on Friday, October 25.

The Biggar Art Club r e p r e s e n t a t i v e, A n n Weekes, hosted a Yupo watercolour workshop, taught by Grace Gerein, an accomplished artist from Unity. Artists came from Saskatoon, Unity, Wilkie, Landis, and Biggar.

Gerein instructed how to create a masterpiece using Yupo paper and actual leaves. Each artist created two or three works of art, and each one was completely different.

Yupo is a synthetic paper that is 100 per cent recyclable, waterproof, and tree-free. The watercolour paints float and flow on this paper, creating very interesting

effects. Gerein has been using Yupo for several years. She describes using Yupo as “Fun!”

The fun spilled over, and everyone had a wonderfully creative time.

Judy Hammond from Biggar practices a technique under the supervision of the Teacher Grace Gerein at the Credit Union Gallery in the Biggar Museum. (submitted photo)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (22 October, 2013) Saskatchewan continues to grow

More people, more jobs, more economic activity Saskatchewan continues to grow.

Just a few weeks ago we learned that our province is now home to more than 1.1 million people, up over 100,000 in the last six years.

This is the kind of growth that brings with it many new opportunities but, at the same time, also creates new challenges. This is why, one year ago, our government unveiled the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth: Vision 2020 and Beyond. This is a plan that works toward continued growth while meeting the challenges that come along with it.

The Throne Speech highlights a number of new initiatives and renewed commitments to address added pressures in areas such as

health care, education, highways and housing.

Initiatives include: • A new program to enable some seniors with complex issues to receive house calls from physicians, nurse practitioners and other health care providers; • Amendments to The Personal Care Homes Act to allow for the public disclosure of inspection reports; • New Collaborative Emergency Centres in Shaunavon, Spiritwood, Wakaw and Canora; • New “hot spotting” pilot programs to take pressure off emergency rooms in Saskatoon and Regina by providing more appropriate services to assist high-risk, high-use patients who repeatedly show up in emergency rooms; • A new Student First approach in education that will include wideranging consultations with students, teachers, parents and administrators;

• New anti-bullying measures; • Nine new joint-use schools to be built using an innovative P3 bundling approach; • Improvement to Internet access and speed in all schools through SaskTel’s CommunityNet program; • Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) to become a polytechnic institution; • F u r t h e r h i g h way twinning in high traffic areas, including Highways 6 and 39 from Regina to Estevan; • New measures to improve traffic safety and reduce fatalities, with a particular focus on tougher penalties for drinking and driving; • Significant infrastructure investments

by Crown Corporations including four new cellular sites in the north in Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids, Black Lake and Wollaston Lake; • Expansion of the

HeadStart on a Home program to encourage construction of rental properties; • A new Life Lease Program through Saskatchewan Housing Corporation to improve housing options for seniors; • 1,000 new training seats, including 300 new apprenticeship seats and 700 new Adult Basic Education seats; • A new Manufacturing Centre of Excellence; • A new event hosting strategy through Tourism Saskatchewan; • A new Saskatchewan International Future Scholarship for up to 20 students annually; • A new Western Canada Livestock Price Insurance Program for cattle and hog producers; • Amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act to include the province’s essential services law, which was recently upheld by the Court of Appeal; • A comprehensive public consultation on

the province’s disability strategy; and • A new Lobbyists Act. These are just a few of the actions our government will be taking to address the challenges of growth with more to come when the next provincial budget is released in March. Also during this session, former University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon will release his report on the Saskatchewan Heritage Initiative - his recommendations on how best to ensure that resource revenues become a permanent source of wealth for both current and future generations.

Most of our growth as a province has been d r i v e n b y S a s k a t ch ewan businesses and our government will continue to play its role by encouraging further diversification of our resource-based economy, marketing our province throughout the world and maintaining a com-

petitive tax and regulatory environment that encourages new investment and new jobs.

As we move forward into this legislative session, we are more confident than ever that our resilient, determined, optimistic citizens can meet any challenge as they work to fulfi l the enormous potential of this great province.

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

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2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, black, 142,500km, StkR4922A............................$12,900 2004 GMC Yukon SLT, 4x4, silver, 180,070km, StkT14120B .............................................$15,900 2005 GMC ½ crew, charcoal, 144,764km, StkT1358B ...............................................$15,900 2005 Chev Silverado ¾ Crew, 6.6T, sandstone, SOLD 211,510 km, T14119A .............................$17,900

Foundation supporting the Arts in Biggar . . . New president Jamie Rickwood of the Biggar and District Community Foundation presents a cheque to new president of the Biggar and District Arts Council, Jan Phillips. The money will go to supporting school presentations. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

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2006 Chrysler 300 C SRT8, silver, 119,338km, StkT13179B .........................................$17,900 2006 GMC Envoy SLE 4x4, blue, 142,942km, StkT13402A ............................................$10,900 SOLD 2007 Chev Colorado crew 4x4, black, 138,870km, Stk T13580B ...................................$15,900 2007 Cadillac SRX LV AWD, white, 99,269km, StkR5009A ...........................................$18,900 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali, black, 154,809km, StkT13578A ......................................$24,900 2007 Chev Silverado, ¾ ext 4x4, white, 138,000km, StkT13461A ..................................$28,900 2007 Pontiac Montana SV6, silver, 119,427km, StkT13558A..........................................$11,900 2007 Cadillac Escalade AWD, black, 165,000km StkR4994A...................................... $25,900 2007 GMC ½ ext, 4x4, SLE, black, 113,984km, T13338A .............................................$19,900 SOLD 2007 Ford F150 Supercrew, 4x4, white, 186,007km, T1409B........................................$17,900 2007 Ford F150 Lariat, 4x4, white, 97,332kms, StkT13402AA ......................................$23,900 2007 Chev Cobalt SS Coupe, black, 82,868km, StkT13549A...................................... $11,900 2007 GMC ½ Crew SLT, 4x4, blue, 95,000 km, StkT13580A .................................... $21,900 2008 GMC Acadia SLE AWD, white, 106,395km StkR4999A ........................................$19,900 2008 Chev Trailblazer LT 4x4, brown, 163,000km, StkR4988A .....................................$11,900 2008 GMC Yukon SLT, 4x4, 92,432 kms, gray, StkR4987A ...........................................$27,900 2009 Chev Silverado ½ crew, 4x4, white, 101,359km, StkT1453A.................................$25,900 2009 Chev Equinox LT AWD, black, 108,935km, StkT13586A ......................................$15,900 2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4, red, 73,655km, StkT1489A ........................................... $30,900 2010 Dodge 3500 SRW Mega Cab 4x4, blue, 95,353km, StkR4991A ......................... $38,900 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, white, 41,621 km, R4963B ..................................... $19,900 2010 Chev Silverado ½ ext 4x4, blue granite, 74,366km, 2011 Chev StkT13351A ..................................................... $23,900 Suburban 2011 Chev Equinox LT AWD, silver, 61,000km, Stk LTI, white, R5008 ............................................................. $24,900 4x4, 116,771km, 2011 GMC Terrain SLC AWD, black, 85,153km, R4967A .

StkR4961A ............................................................................ $22,900 SOLD 2012 Ford F-350 Superduty crew Lariat, silver, 32,000km, StkR4977............................................$44,500

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