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Fire fighters respond . . . Monday, Biggar Fire Fighters, EMS and RCMP responded to a fire on Main Street beside New York Taxi. The blaze was quickly contained and the investigation into the cause continues.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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It was a long time in coming, but October 30 put smiles on a lot of faces as the Biggar and District Health Centre officially opened to the public to well deserved fanfare.

Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit joined MLA Randy Weekes, MP Kelly Block, Biggar and District Health Services Foundation Chair Eugene Motruk and Jo Angelopoulos, Biggar Mayor Ray Sadler, Heartland

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Board Chair Richard Anderson and CEO Greg Cummings in celebrating the event with residents and community members. Lawrence Martichenko (top picture, centre) cuts the ribbon, marking the landmark event. Resident Shaw Webster (below) celebrates his 60th birthday, and is given the official cake cutting duties.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

Greg Ottenbreit

Kelly Block

Eugene Motruk

Ray Sadler

Randy Weekes

Richard Anderson

Jo Angelopoulos

Greg Cummings

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Biggar celebrates Health Centre Grand Opening Health care workers, patients, families and residents gathered last Friday in Biggar to celebrate the grand opening of the Biggar and District Health Centre which includes a 54 bed long-term care addition.

Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit and Biggar MLA Randy Weekes joined in the celebration.

“The Biggar and District Health Centre is an example of our government’s efforts to improve health infrastructure in our province,” Ottenbreit said. “We are thrilled to officially unveil this state-of-the-art facility that will provide the people of their communities with better care for years to come.”

The facility, formerly known as the Biggar Hospital, was renamed the Biggar and District Health Centre after building an addition to accommodate 54 longterm care beds. The long-term care addition replaced the Biggar Diamond Lodge Nursing Home.

“I appreciate the hard work and dedication of the Biggar and District Health Services Foundation, the Town of Biggar and area municipalities who helped make this project become a reality,” Weekes said. “Their individual and collective efforts have resulted in a completed project of which we are all very proud.”

“The advisory committee, fund raisers, volunteers and health care workers from Biggar and the surrounding RMs really stepped up and came together with health care decision-makers and workers to design, build and staff this this amaz-

ing facility and I really admire their collaboration,” Heartland Health Region Board Chair Richard Anderson said.

The provincial government contributed $18.3 million toward the project, which represents 80 per cent of total project costs. Local funding covered the remaining 20 per cent.

“A big thank you goes to the citizens of the Town of Biggar, RM of Biggar, RM of Grandview, RM of Rosemount and the Village of Landis for their significant financial contribution in building this new longterm care facility,” Biggar Mayor Ray Sadler said. “I appreciate the current government’s recognition of the need for improved services for residents requiring longterm care and making it a reality today.”

“I commend the foresight of the provincial

government and our urban and rural municipalities for providing funding to build this great new long-term care facility,” Biggar and District Health Services Foundation Chair Gene Motruk said. “Thank you to our urban and rural citizens, businesses and corporations for their generous contributions that made this project a success. And, finally, I wish to thank all the volunteers who worked tirelessly to raise funds for new furnishing and equipment.”

In February 2009, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the replacement of 13 long-term care facilities in the province. The Biggar and District Health Centre is one of eleven projects completed, with one in the construction phase in Kelvington and one in the planning phase in Meadow Lake.

Rollover sends one to hospital RCMP responded to a semi rollover near the Village of Landis, Friday.

The rollover involved a Super-B filled with diesel fuel. The driver of the vehicle was transported to hospital with undetermined injuries.

Traffic on Highway 14 was diverted while emergency crews responded to the accident, containing and cleaning up the spill.

RCMP stated the accident’s cause was due to dropping temperatures and rain.

The Dark Knight in repose . . . A Tiny Tot Nursery School costumed crusader takes a break from the Halloween fun, October 28. The unidentified crime fighter - some believe is Bruce Wayne - seems to be saving his energy for a big day of collecting treats. More pictures will be posted this Friday at biggarindependent. ca. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Itterman re-elected as Sun West Board Chair At its annual organizational meeting, held October 27 in Saskatoon, the Sun West School Division Board re-elected the current Chair and Vice-chair for another year.

The Board re-elected Karen Itterman as Board Chair this year.

She is the trustee representing Subdivision No. 3 (Biggar and area).

Ruth Griffith, representing the Town of

Kindersley, was re-elected as Vice-chair.

Both the Chair and Vice-chair serve one year terms. As chair, Itterman will act as spokesperson for the Board, chair Board meetings, annual meetings and other public meetings.

Griffith will stand in for the Chair when Itterman is unavailable to fulfil these responsibilities.

Itterman thanked her

fellow trustees for their support and for her reelection.

Other trustees also volunteered to sit on various Board Committees and act as representatives for several outside educational organizations for the year.

The next regular Sun West Board of Education meeting will be held on November 24 in Rosetown.

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Song of Heart . . . The second concert of the Biggar and District Arts Council performance season was held Thursday at the Majestic Theatre with songstress,, Diyet. The alternative-folk musician played d an earthy blend of heartt warming songs, mixed d with the many roadss of life travelled. (Inde-pendent Photo by Kevin n Brautigam)

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Government needs to be open and accountable to voters “Sask. government cuts travel, communication costs”” read the headline.

Well, on the surface that may be welcome news to the provincial budget. But . . . is it really? Taxpayers should be very careful about this kind of statement and question if this is, indeed, in their best interests.

When governments talk about cutting communication costs it means they often quit providing necessary information to citizens. Information like when and where to get your flu shots. Or where and how to apply for your fishing license. Or labour standards, minimum wage increases, the rights of the employee . . . and the employer.

That includes information such as filing for certificates such as birth, marriage, death. Information on public health and safety. Information on post-secondary education which includes how to apply for bursaries, scholarships and grants. Information on highways -- hot lines, speed limits in construction zones.

In short, all information that is related to our daily lives. The bureaucrats in Regina seem to think that we wake up every morning and our first thought is “let’s check the government website to see how politicians have impacted our lives today.”

All this information needs to be accessible to the public. But, if the public doesn’t know it exists it is difficult to access it. Taxpayers should be very wary of a government, and an opposition, that supports cutting back any communication with its citizens. That’s not to say advertising should be done carelessly but rather effectively.

Allowing governments to say it is too costly to communicate with voters is very dangerous. It opens the way for officials to “sneak” in back door legislation.

The cost of an open and accountable government.

Priceless!

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Canada must quickly prepare for the new trade reality

by Carlo Dade, Director of the Centre for Trade & Investment Policy at the Canada West Foundation The vast majority of the 81 per cent of Canada’s exports in the TPP, including autos, are to the United States and Mexico. Since Canada already has a trade agreement with the U.S., there is a natural temptation to think that we will be all right no matter what happens with the TPP. That assumption is as false as it is dangerous.

The 20-year-old NAFTA created a table for three — Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Now, the U.S. and Mexico have pulled up to a table for 12, including Canada if we are willing.

Even if we are not willing, Canada will find itself having to share the once-privileged U.S. and Mexico markets with nine other partners.

The easy and comfortable U.S. market is moving on; being a part of TPP provides the opportunity to get something in return.

The TPP will fundamentally alter the North American market.

In the 20 years since the NAFTA was signed, the world has moved on to more advanced agreements that cover not just the movement of goods, but also services, investment and the role of state-owned enterprises (we call them Crown corporations, and they’re at both at the national and provincial level).

The wise move for Canada is to seek new opportunities through the TPP, while trying to hold on to market share in our backyard. Not joining the TPP cripples our ability to do that and hands competitive advantage to the Americans, Australians, Chileans and other competitors who sell wheat, salmon, ore, wine and lumber around the Pacific.

The TPP will force us to once again up our game. If Canada repeats the mistakes made when Mexico was added to the Canada/ U.S. free trade agreement, then the

TPP could mean trouble. If we learn from the lessons of the past, however, there will be opportunity.

In the case of softwood lumber, for example, the U.S. has been Canada’s largest market. Despite some success in expanding to Asia, Canada ignored the Mexico market and now ranks sixth in terms of exports of softwood lumber to Mexico — behind the U.S., Chile, and even Brazil, a country with which Mexico does not have a trade agreement let alone connections by rail. Instead of seeking opportunities in Mexico, most of Canada has sought to complain. Rather than seeing a trade pact with Mexico as a glass half full, much of Canada has focused on the lost auto jobs.

Some other industries and parts of the country have found opportunities in Mexico. Scotiabank, which has a long history in Latin America, has become the fifth largest bank in Mexico. In Western Canada, canola and grain producers are finding

success in the growing market further south. Alberta’s ATCO has been a leader in winning new contracts in Mexico’s energy reform.

From beef to pork to grain, there are opportunities for Canada and particularly those parts of the country that literally and geographically face these opportunities. We in Canada, and especially in Western Canada, have managed to take advantage of these opportunities.

We are not at the finish line yet.

The TPP agreement falls squarely into federal election debates and are subject to all of the hyperbole and misinformation that goes with it.

Canada needs to make up for time lost during the years that negotiations were underway. We should have been preparing, but we weren’t. In the new trade environment, we can no longer afford such complacency. If we seize the opportunity, however, then we will all be better off.

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New Horizons Activities

by Janice Foley, Coordinator Sadly, only one table of card players was on hand for the afternoon of October 26 Kaiser.

Joanne Kral won the afternoon with 204 points and Joyce Colbert placed second with 184.

We hope more players show up next week!

Our communication system for the Courtesy Car has received an upgrade and we are

able to hear much more clearly now between the office and drivers and we have a nice shelf for the unit, thanks to George, Ron and Larry.

Carpet Bowling on Tuesday at 1:30 welcomed one new player, Nicole Otterson. If you are not sure what Carpet Bowling is all about, feel free to drop by and give it a try. Winners this past week were; First – Marie Roesch, Dinah

Kegler, and Pat Turner; Second – Judy Rickwood, Florence Hammond, and Nicole Otterson.

Another flue clinic has come and gone with only one left for today Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Exercises, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning continue, as do Friday cards, and Monday and Wednesday Kaiser.

Happy Guy Fawkes Day!

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“THE MARTIAN”

Genre: Sci-Fi

Rated: PG - 13

Friday, NOV. 6 Saturday, NOV. 7 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, NOV. 8 2:00 p.m. Matinee ($5 admission)

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been passed down through the generations. At one time you had to know someone who owned a still but now there are storefronts selling the popular spirits. The American Distilling Institute estimates the number of craft distilleries is growing by 30 per cent each year.

So, which state produces the most “’shine” or white lightning?

While it is true making illegal alcohol is prevalent everywhere, it is most popular in the southeastern United States -- Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Vermont, Maine, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland and New York. The first guess would be East Tennessee but Franklin County, Virginia has laid claim to the title

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the famous whiskey or moonshine. The Waltons tells the story of family life on Walton’s Mountain, which is located in Jefferson County, Virginia. Two of the favourites were the Baldwin sisters, two elderly spinsters who innocently and proudly brew “Papa’s recipe”.

Moonshine is illegally distilled homemade whiskey. So called because it was usually distilled at night --by the light of the moon.

Recently some states have revamped their liquor laws and the distillation of moonshine is now legal. This has given rise to a number of microbrewers who have seized the opportunity to revive this art.

On a recent visit to Tennessee there were more than a few companies who are now in the business of making moonshine. Some of the recipes have, indeed

The Majestic Theatre

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Some of you may remember the television show, The Beverly Hillbillies. Jed Clampett, Granny, Jethro and Elly May move to California after a large oil field was discovered on their property. The antics of the supposed “backward” newcomers to the wealthy community of Beverly Hills is what made the show a hit for many years.

Although the exact state where the Clampetts lived is never revealed, Granny often reminisces about her Tennessee roots. It is clear that the family has moved from one of the southern states, probably somewhere along the Smoky Mountains or the Appalachian region. One of Granny’s concoctions is her “Tennessee sippin’ whiskey.”

Similarly there is another TV show that makes reference to

of Moonshine Capital of the World. A title that was earned for the sheer volume of whiskey which was produced by its residents. This county has produced million in illegal revenue and several hundred thousand gallons of ‘shine every year, dating back to the 1800s.

Historians are guessing that 99 out of 100 residents were involved in the moonshine trade in some way.

As for our visit, we stopped at a venue in Pigeon Forge to have a taste testing.

There were many flavours to choose from -- moonshine cherries, blue flame, moonshine peaches, lemon drop lightnin’, big orange, cinnamon, apple pie, blackberry, watermelon, pumpkin pie, butterscotch, pina colada -just to name a few. You were only given a sample in a glass the size of a thimble -- which is a good thing considering the samples were anywhere from 40 per cent to 128 per cent proof.

Pretty potent indeed.

“The PEANUTS MOVIE” Genre: Animation/Adventure/Comedy

Rated: G

Friday, NOV. 20 Saturday, NOV. 21 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, NOV. 22 2:00 p.m. Matinee ($5 admission)

“ SPECTRE James Bond”

Genre: Action/Adventure/Triller

Rated: PG - 13

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Sunday, NOV. 29 2:00 p.m. Matinee ($5 admission For bookings and information please phone Bear Hills RDC @ 306-948-2295 This space is courtesy of The Biggar Independent

The following SARCAN depots will be closed on Monday, November 9th for employee training; North Battleford Biggar Meadow Lake Blaine Lake Spiritwood Turtleford Unity Wilkie

Holiday shopping . . . Residents could get a jump on their Christmas shopping, Tuesday as the annual Biggar Kayette Craft Show hit the Community Hall. The annual show is a sure sign were are moving into the holiday season.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Advertising doesn’t cost, it pays!

All depots will reopen for regular business on November 10th.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause our customers.

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Here are a few lines for Remembrance Day!

by Bob Mason

A Sherman straddled the road Its motor a muffled roar, But its guns would never reload, And its crew would report no more A dozen pillars of smoke Upholding the overcast In blazing ruin bespoke Of the way that the tank had passed Till it came to its fate at last In the sights of an 88 Don’t ask that I should relate The effects of an 88 Ask any man of the corps Who drove on the fields of War And they will tell you the score on the terrible 88!

Ahead was the rendezvous He knew there were miles to go That the hour was overdue And the regiment moving slow.

But some things he didn’t know, And one was the strength of the foe

What an incredible Halloween that was!

Congratulations to all the trick-or-treaters who found the house that was handing out Magic cards! A new Innistrad set being announced wasn’t half bad, either.

With the threat of snow ever looming, however, perhaps it is about time we take a closer look at a mechanic that is white and blue all over: Awaken.

Sure, while Awaken might exist in all five

The number of men that lay In the path of Company “A”!

“Why didn’t he know!” you say?

Tonight When the light of the stars is gone; And a drizzle is coming on; Get up from your evening play And stride into the night Where a battle is at its height, Steal through a field accursed With the threat of a Sehniesser burts Crawl through a world of mud; Creep through a comrade’s blood.

Then come back to the scene And tell us where you have been!

The number of men that were In that Hell that you saw out there!

For you have been “on Patrol!”

And now, when you lose control Don’t ask with an angry glow “Why didn’t the Majors know”?

We watched as we waited low

colours, it is most represented in white and blue, and those two colours are the only two with Instant-speed Awaken.

White Water Drafting Creatures: 4x Sidisi’s Faithful (U), 4x Jeskai Barricade (1W), 4x Halimar Tidecaller (4), 2x Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper (3WU), 1x Sage-Eye Avengers (4UU).

Spells: 3x Clutch of Currents (U), 3x Myth Realized (W), 2x Encircling Fissure (2W), 3x Roil Spout (1WU),

2x Scatter to the Winds (1UU), 3x Sheer Drop (2W), 2x Coastal Discovery (3U), 2x Planar Outburst (3WW).

Planeswalkers: 1x Narset Transcendent (2WU).

Lands: 11x Island, 9x Plains, 4x Tranquil Cove.

This deck is certainly far more of a control play than I usually submit in these columns, but don’t let that low creature count deceive you, as every land in this deck is potentially another body!

Before we dive too deep into the deck, though, let

And, after a time had gone, Something began to show, A cloth that was bleached and white Into the dusk it shone Giving the strangest light.

And the form of a man appeared Out of that sodden pit Holding that cloth aloft, Staking his life on it.

Walking with hands held high Counting each precious stride, Praying release (who knows?)

From the vengeance of those who had died!

And of how I turned my face As a shot from our ditch replied For those forms that in ugly grace Lay strewn on the countryside!

But what was the “good” or “bad”?

Will he be marked so low Because he was just our foe?

Or – as we saw him stand And thought of the men he’d claim Taken our guns in hand Added another stain!

Who will be marked for Hell?

Sprawled in the grass he lay, And with him the darkness fell Trying the hide the day; To drive the evil away; Trying to blot the score That is drawn on a day of war!

This is a story of war A true story of war!

Drawn from the midnight stills Till the bowl of my memory fills With thoughts of that far-off day us take a closer look at the mechanics we are dealing with.

Awaken is an alternate casting cost for a spell, and it is always listed with a number beside it, such as Awaken 4. Let’s look at Clutch of Currents for an example.

Normally it would be cast for a single blue mana and it would return a creature to its owner’s hand. But the card also has the following line of text below that: Awaken 3 – 4U. For four colourless mana and a single blue you can get the same effect while also giving three +1/+1

The terrible fifth of May! With thoughts of that far-off night, The tears of the men who fight Stumbling out of the line!

What memories still are mine!

Possibly dimmed by years And washed by a million tears But still, in each dream appears Shadows amidst the rain From hunger – and fear – and pain Each with a silent slong Out of the rain-filled night!

Back from a world of wrong Into a world of right?

Thinking of home – of home!

Can the lines of a humble poem Written when day is through Tell the relief they know?

Back past a shattered tank Guarding its fallen rank.

Back past a form that lay Twisted and torn and grey And closing behind them the door On the cruel story of war!

Quote: From Robert Service “I wonder Bill if Hans and Fritz think anything like me!

“What’s at the bottom of it all?

What’s all the fighting for?

“He thinks he’s right (of course he ain’t!), but this we both agree.

“If them as made it had to fight, there wouldn’t be no war!”

counters to one of your lands, make it into a 0/0 elemental creature, and give it Haste.

The Haste clause is largely there to prevent confusion and frustration as to wether or not you have landed the effect on a land you have played that turn. While not that much of an issue for playing Magic in real life, this is extremely relevant for Magic Online and the way it tends to stack your land cards for you.

It is also worth noting that Awaken doesn’t care if the land you are placing the counters on is already a creature or not, so there is nothing preventing you from stacking +1/+1 counters on the same land over and over again. Just be mindful of that saying about eggs in baskets . ..

Now, a special rules interaction note since Narset is included as a one-of in this deck. Rebound and Awaken, unfortunately, don’t play together as nicely as one might hope. If you use Narset’s -2 ability and then cast a spell for it’s Awaken cost, you will only get the Awaken effect on the original cast and not on the Rebound.

This is because when a spell is cast again from Rebound, it only looks at the basic effect and gives no opportunity

to pay alternate costs.

Not to say that Narset is horrible in this deck, just keep in mind that she only gets you extra value out of the front half of the spell.

The deck itself is all about control and recursion. Sidisi’s Faithful, Jeskai Barricade, Sage-Eye Avengers, and Clutch of Currents can all be used to drag Halimar Tidecaller back to your hand to bring your Awaken cards back for another go. Clutch of Currents is especially potent for this, as it has Awaken itself, letting you leave behind a stronger land every time the cycle repeats.

Just keep in mind that you will have an opponent bearing down on you this whole time, and that more often than not the right call is to bounce their creatures to disrupt their tempo, rather than your own creatures to maximize value.

Noyan Dar and Myth Realized add extra value to all your other spells just by existing on the field, the former by further supporting your man-lands, and the later by getting personally stronger.

In the mean time, stay warm everybody! I will be back next month with a festive look at Landfall for the holidays!

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Financial Advice

to make a positive difference

by Kim Inglis, BCom, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP, Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager Canaccord Wealth Management It’s been a rocky year for investors but that doesn’t mean things need to get worse as we near tax loss selling season.

Some prudent planning done now can reap dividends later.

Generally speaking, most retail investors conduct tax loss selling during the latter part of November and the first two weeks of December. After taking a hard-nosed look at their portfolios, and deciding which stocks to

cut from the lineup, they sell in order to apply the capital losses to their tax returns.

Mutual fund managers also discard their losers. Known as ‘window dressing’, some managers sell their biggest losers so they are not reported as part of the fund’s holdings in yearend reports. According to Credit Suisse, approximately 50 per cent of U.S. mutual funds have a fiscal year end between October and December.

If a large number of

retail investors and fund managers conduct tax loss selling in December, it is reasonable to expect some market volatility.

This puts investors, who conduct tax loss selling early, in a cash position and able to take advantage of potential buying opportunities before the later sellers can re-enter the markets. They also enjoy the benefit of time to analyze potential purchases, without the distraction of having to focus on tax-loss decisions.

Van gives freedom to Prairie Branches . . . Prairie Branches celebrated their new set of wheels, Monday, wheels that give them an unprecedented access to everything the community has to offer. The new van was the result of hard work on the residents part and the Kinsmen Foundation. The day was celebrated with a ribbon cutting and food, food, and more food! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Province of Saskatchewan Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears of taxes and costs appearing opposite the land and title number(s) described in the following list are fully paid before the 5th day of January 2016, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

NOTE: A sum for costs in the amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Lot Blk Plan Title Total Costs Total Arrears Number Arrears Advertising & Costs 1 5 A586 142901412 $ 22.57 $ 12.76 $ 35.33 25 9 G14 120879007 26 9 G14 120879030 $1,004.40 $ 25.52 $1,029.92 5 10 G14 139068502 6 10 G14 139068513 7 10 G14 139068535 8 10 G14 139068489 9 10 G14 139068557 10 10 G14 139068434 11 10 G14 139068445 12 10 G14 139068467 $1,180.96 $102.08 $1,283.04 Dated the 5th day of November, 2015 at Kinley, Saskatchewan.

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On a year-to-date basis, a good chunk of the S&P/ TSX Composite Index is comprised of decliners, with most of the losses stemming from the energy and materials sectors. Those holding positions on the venture exchange have been hit especially hard.

The heavy decliners will be the ones to watch.

In order to crystallize a capital loss, investors must abide by superficial loss rules and wait 30 days before repurchasing the investment.

Losses in non-registered accounts are applied against current year capital gains. Excess losses are either carried forward or applied to capital gains accrued in the past three years.

There are options for investors who wish to realize losses but still want to maintain exposure. They can buy an exchange-traded fund that is linked to the desired sector, or purchase shares of a similar company.

For instance, an investor who wants to sell Baytex Energy (TSX: BTE) but is still bullish on energy could purchase the BMO S&P/ TSX Equal Weight Oil and Gas Index ETF

(TSX: ZEO). Alternatively, they could acquire shares of a different energy company.

Investors who plan on selling an exchangetraded fund (ETF) and then repurchasing in the same asset class should be careful. It is not enough just to replace one ETF with another.

Investors must be sure they aren’t selling and purchasing ETFs based on the same index.

A stock that is down shouldn’t be sold just to trigger a loss. It isn’t crystallized as either a winner or a loser until it is sold so, if you believe it will recover, you may want to keep it. There should always be a good reason to part with a stock.

Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund, reynoldsinglis.ca.

The views in this column are solely those of the author.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Government needs to manage grassland

by Calvin Daniels

With the changing of the guard in Parliament after the recent federal election comes many people imploring the new Liberal government to backtrack on what the Conservative government had already done.

While that is a rather natural occurrence, obviously the Liberals cannot suddenly undo everything the Stephen Harper government has done.

Nor should the Liberals consider anything so grandiose as a complete reversal of Conservative legislation. We do not need a yo-yo effect of parties bouncing back

and forth of policies with every change of government.

It does not matter which party a person follows not every piece of legislation they enact is golden, any more so than they are all bad for Canada.

That is often the greatest shortfall of party politics; the fact one party rarely sees it as wise to nod their head in agreement with an idea put forward by an opposition party.

It lies with Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and his new cabinet to analyze what Conservative legislation needs to now be tweaked to make

it better for Canada.

There are of course many suggesting what needs to be done. In some cases those suggestions should be heeded, in other cases quickly ignored.

And in some cases changes which might be warranted will be impossible too, depending on what condition the Conservatives left things.

There is, for example, little chance to do anything in terms of creating a stronger Canadian Wheat Board after the undervalued selloff of CWB assets by the Conservatives.

And, like it or not, the new Trans-Pacific Partnership deal is here to stay.

In other instances the Liberals are going to face some serious lobbying calling on a return to an earlier time.

In some cases, they should hold the course.

An example would be the move away from the far from universal door-to-door delivery of mail to the use of corner mailboxes, a system that will make everyone rela-

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tively equal in terms of home mail delivery.

Another issue where a lobby is already gearing up sees a number of nature groups calling on the government to announce an immediate pause in transfers of grasslands formerly managed by the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA) until a plan is in place to protect their ecological values. The group includes; Nature Canada, Nature Saskatchewan and the Alberta Wilderness Association.

“We simply cannot afford to lose more grasslands - the most imperilled ecosystem in Canada” said Stephen Hazell, Nature Canada’s Director of Conservation in a recent release. “Saskatchewan grasslands are critical habitat for threatened species such as Greater Sage Grouse, Burrowing Owl, Swift Fox and Ferruginous Hawk as well as providing a carbon sink for greenhouse gas

emissions. Transfers of management responsibility of PFRA community pastures to the Saskatchewan government should be halted until Canada and Saskatchewan agree on a legally binding plan to protect the ecological values of these grasslands”.

“Given its election commitment to National Wildlife Areas, the new government should move forward quickly on public consultations towards establishing a National Wildlife Area for the 28,000 hectare Govenlock community pasture to protect wildlife and the carbon sink while providing for ongoing cattle ranching” said Jordan Ignatiuk, Nature Saskatchewan’s executive director in the same release. “Financial arrangements need to be put in place to ensure protection of species at risk and the carbon sink in those PFRA grasslands already transferred to the province.

Manitoba has moved in

this direction on its 24 PFRA community pastures, now it is time for Saskatchewan and Canada to plan how to protect the ecological values of the 62 PFRA community pastures covering 720,000 hectares in our province”.

While such issues are rarely black and white, this is one which government needs to get right.

There is great value to our wildlife resource, to their habitat, and to grass for grazing. It needs to be properly managed.

That is one of the roles of the federal government, to protect natural resources such as wildlife and waterways, and fauna. In general, the Conservatives have fallen far short of that responsibility, so this country would be wellserved if the Liberals pause to assess if they can improve in areas such as the future of PFRA grasslands.

Harvest has essentially wrapped up in the province as 99 per cent of the crop is now in the bin, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report for the period October 20 to 26.

There are some crops such as flax and oats left to be combined when weather and time permits. Harvest was challenging for producers due to frequent rainfall, delayed maturity and secondary growth of weeds.

Crop quality remains an issue for some areas, with the majority rated either close to or below the 10 year average.

Rainfall throughout harvest caused sprouting, bleaching and staining in many cereal and pulse crops.

Yields vary throughout the province and are reported as average in most cases. Yields for hard red spring wheat are reported as 37 bushels per acre, durum 38 bushels per acre, oats 85 bushels per acre, barley 59 bushels per acre, canola 34 bushels per acre, peas 31 bushels per acre and lentils 1,293 lb. per acre.

Average hay yields on dry land are reported as 1.1 tons per acre for alfalfa and alfalfa/brome hay, 1.0 ton per acre for other tame hay, 0.9 tons per acre for wild hay and 1.7 tons per acre for greenfeed. On irrigated land, the estimated average hay yields are 3.0 tons per acre for alfalfa hay and other tame hay, 3.5 tons per acre for alfalfa/ brome hay and 4.0 tons per acre for greenfeed.

Cattle producers have indicated that they have adequate winter feed supplies.

The number of acres seeded into winter cereals is about average in most areas. However,

due to a late harvest, wet conditions in some areas and dry soil conditions in other areas, the number of acres seeded has slightly decreased in the southeastern, eastcentral and west-central regions compared to the previous year. Acres seeded to fall rye have increased in the southeast.

Rainfall this past week ranged from trace amounts to more than an inch in some southern areas. Heading into winter, topsoil moisture conditions are rated as nine per cent surplus, 85 per cent adequate and six per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 84 per cent adequate and 14 per cent short. The east-central and northeast regions are reporting excess moisture in many fields.

Farmers are busy completing fall work, bringing cattle home from pastures and hauling bales.

That’s it - harvest over according to Sask Ag

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Chef Dez on cooking

Chestnuts: Low in fat, high in fibre

I can hardly believe that it was only 10 years ago that I first tried roasted chestnuts.

It was on a cold winter afternoon while strolling past all of the decorative lights and stores on Robson Street in Vancouver, B.C. We came across a street vendor selling these heated little goodies and decided to give them a try.

They were incredible. A comforting buttery nut with a flavour uniquely their own, still encased in their shell but scored to ease the task of peeling. I couldn’t have found anything better at the time. Grasping a warm paper sack of roasted chestnuts while

the crisp winter air surrounded us was reminiscent of a classic Christmas story.

As a child, I always came across chestnuts scattered on the ground amidst the fallen autumn leaves, and never thought twice about them.

Now I have a completely different outlook.

I purchase chestnuts fresh from the local supermarket when they’re in season, on a regular basis. When selecting them, choose ones that feel heavy and dense for their size and have a shiny outer brown shell that does not collapse when pushed upon. They will keep at room temperature in a cool dark area

for about a week, and for approximately one month in the refrigerator in a plastic bag.

Alternatively, they can also be frozen for up to six months. Purchasing them from a reputable supplier is recommended if you are unfamiliar with chestnuts, as there is a wild variety named “horse chestnuts” that are inedible.

Preparing them for roasting is a bit tedious but well worth the effort.

While your oven is preheating to 425 degrees, score the brown shell with a sharp knife.

Place the flat side of the chestnut down on a cutting board and cut an “x” shape carefully on the rounded side facing upwards. I find that a fine-toothed serrated knife works best.

Keeping the shell on while cooking is important for holding in their warmth upon serving.

Seal them with a few tablespoons of water in aluminum foil and roast for approximately 50 minutes. Be careful of

the escaping hot steam when unwrapping them and serve immediately.

Alternatively, place approximately eight of the scored chestnuts in a bowl and microwave for approximately one to one and a half minutes.

The shelling process afterwards is not only made easier by cooking them, but also adds to the nostalgic amusement of eating this wonderful treat.

Chestnuts are not similar to others in the nut family, as they are more perishable and their fat content is significantly less. With only two or three grams of fat per 100g, chestnuts weigh in far less than other nuts that may contain upwards of 30 to 70 grams of fat per 100g.

Chestnuts also have approximately one third of the calories of other nuts and are a much greater source of dietary fibre. One of the downsides to chestnuts however, is that their starchier content contributes to a much higher carbohydrate count compared to other nuts.

The chestnut tree is actually related to the

oak tree and can live to be up to 500 years.

They usually measure approximately 50 feet in height but can grow to be over 100 feet tall.

Chestnut wood, like oak, is much sought after for furniture building for its fine grains and hard composition.

Make this wonderfully historic treat part of your holiday season this year, and you may catch yourself humming “chestnuts roasting on an open fire . . .”

Dear Chef Dez: I see that the local grocery store is selling fresh chestnuts again in the produce section. What could I do with these if I were to buy some?

Hellen S. Chilliwack, B.C.

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Parade of Princesses, Spooks and other miscellaneous “Bumps in the Night” . . . Biggar Central School held their costume parade, Friday, with kids and staff showing off their Halloween best. Prizes were awarded for the best and most ingenious costumes, while the staff surprised students with their rendition of YMCA. More pictures will be posted this Friday at biggarindependent.ca.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Biggar & District Arts Council celebrating 37 years presents…

SATURDAY,

NOV. 14

N E K IGNE LAV

7:30 p.m.

The Majestic Theatre, Biggar DOOR OPENS @ 7 p.m. … presented by Biggar & District Arts Council, Stars for Saskatchewan Series Patrons… de Moissac Jewellers, Westwinds Motor Hotel , Shop Easy Foods, Wylie Seeds, Biggar & Landis Insurance Services, Hammond Realty/Cari Perih Sponsors…

Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers…

Adults/Seniors… advance, $20, at the door $25; Students… advance, $12, at the door $15; 12 and under, $5

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Dear Hellen: As described above, roasting them is a classic treat. However, there are many recipes that one could use chestnuts in. They can be added to soups, salads, and are a great addition to stuffings for a holiday meal. Chestnut puree is also often used in the making of many types of different desserts.

Research the Internet or your local library for some fantastic ideas.

Send your food/cooking questions to dez@ chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4. Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor and Cookbook Author. Visit him at chefdez.com.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Biggar Lodge News

by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Good morning everyone.

We at Biggar Health Centre send you warm greetings on this chilly day. This week at the Lodge we were extremely busy with Halloween events and our Grand Opening.

Monday morning we had Pastor Mark and his friends from PALs here for Bible Study. After was exercises. In the afternoon we had Jeopardy. Tuesday morning was current events. Later in the morning Mrs. Darroch and Mrs. Fick brought some Grade 9 students over.

The students walked around and talked to all of the residents and gave them freshly made cookies. Delicious! Of course the company was great too. The afternoon came quickly so we played Yahtzee.

Team Ghost played against Team Pumpkin.

The Ghost

Team won the game.

Wednesday morning we carved pumpkins. It was a real messy job but it was fun. We carved different pictures on the pumpkins like haunted houses and scary monster faces. At 2:30 we played bowling.

Thursday morning was Bible Study. At 10:30 the Grade 1 class from St. Gabriels School sang some of their favourite Halloween songs. Later in the day we played bingo.

Friday morning was our Grand Opening for the new Long-Term Care Facility. The room was ďŹ lled with residents, staff, community and other special dignitaries. There was cake afterwards. In the afternoon we had our Halloween party. The residents dressed up in funny hats. We had a ring toss game for candy.

Then we had some treats; like witches brooms, cupcakes, rice krispie pumpkins and some witches

brew. It was a great time enjoyed by all.

Saturday morning was Halloween Bingo. Some

little ghosts and goblins stopped by to see their grandparents. The residents watched a movie in

the afternoon called “Zoo Keeper�.

Sunday morning was 1-1 time and the Church

of God did worship for the week.

Take care everyone.

St. Gabriel School kids came to visit residents of the Biggar Health Centre, Thursday, treating everyone to a few spooky Halloween songs. The residents enjoyed

the performance, treating the kids to some Halloween treats. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

against seniors goes unreported because they feel embarrassed or are afraid they’ll be judged incapable of handling their own finances. “There’s no reason to be ashamed of being a

the rest of their lives.

The end result is usually the exact opposite.

When considering investments, Saskatchewan seniors should keep the following things in mind: s .EVER RELY SOLELY ON how friendly or trustworthy a salesperson appears or sounds; s 4HOROUGHLY RESEARCH the salesperson before you give them any money; s #HECK aretheyregistered.ca to see if the salesperson you’re working with is registered to sell securities; s 7ATCH OUT FOR SALESpeople who push highrisk investments that don’t sound right for you, or who ask you to keep your investment a secret;

FCAA warns seniors to keep an eye out for investment scams The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) is warning Saskatchewan seniors to be aware of investment fraud scams.

Roughly 30 per cent of investment fraud claims

received by the FCAA’s Securities Enforcement Branch come from seniors. Unfortunately, this number could be significantly higher as much of investment fraud perpetrated

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victim, because unfortunately these fraudsters are extremely good at what they do,� FCAA Enforcement Branch Deputy Director Ed Rodonets said. “The best thing victims of investment fraud can do is report it, not just for themselves, but for others who may fall victim to the same fraudster in the future.�

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If you or someone you know has been a victim of investment fraud, contact the FCAA’s Securities Enforcement Branch at 306-787-5936.

For more information on investment fraud, visit fcaa.gov.sk.ca/ investmentfraud/.

Biggar Bowling Centre (October 19-22) Monday Mixed League: MHS – Jason Raschke, 272; WHS – Cindy Watson, 244; MHT – Jason Raschke, 702; WHT – Cindy Watson, 585.

4UESDAY .EW (ORIZONS MHS – Glen Shockey, 7(3 n . ! -(4 n Glen Shockey, 636; WHT n . !

Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Glen Shockey, 226; WHS – Esther Singer, 211; MHT – Glen Shockey, 554; WHT –

Esther Singer, 495.

(October 26-29) Monday Mixed League: MHS – Jason Raschke, 264; WHS – Cindy Watson, 193; MHT – Jason Raschke, 624; WHT – Cindy Watson, 483.

4UESDAY .EW (ORIZONS MHS – Glen Shockey, 7(3 n . ! -(4 n Jack Eckart, 626; WHT n . !

Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Geoff Cooke, 179; WHS – Dorothy McCarty, 166; MHT –

Glen Shockey, 509; WHT – Donna Eckart, 434.

Thursday’s Y.B.C.: Bowlasaurus: High Score – Dominic Raschke, 75. Pee Wee: High Score – Ayden Campbell, 74; High Double – Ayden Campbell, 142.

Bantam: High Score – Kiersten Raschke, 146; High Triple – Kiersten Raschke, 376. Juniors: High Score – Hailey Boobyer, 151; High Triple – Hailey Boobyer, 417.

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Reporting directly to the owner of the business you will be responsible for‌ • Following pre-established marketing processes correctly and on time; • Completing day to day pre-existing tasks in the sales and marketing pipeline; • Speaking with customers and potential customers on the phone and in person; • To complete a set number of outgoing sales and marketing calls per week; • Some travel will be required as will out of hours work when needed; • Opportunity for advancement within the business for the right person; • You must have the passion to provide excellent customer service and must be the type of person who actively hunts for work to be done in an office, no time for social media and texting here; • Following the company dress code is a requirement as is having enough personality to be memorable on the telephone.

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Memoriam COVEY, Alma Dorothy‌ January 5, 1920 - November 1, 2004 ‌Who She Was “The memories of the past are distant but warm The hurts are forever but fading What I have today is what there is forever Her legacy of strength of character and determination.

In my mind I remember her face‌ one of beauty One with rarely a frown and almost always a smile I hear her voice as she speaks happily to all she loved I will forever hear her “Hi Honeyâ€? when she called In the air I breathe‌ I know she is there To guide and protect me and all those she loved I will forever be grateful I was born through her love I am now who she was.â€? ‌ I miss you Mom, Love always, Leah 45c1

Cards of Thanks I would like to say thank you u to Dr. McKee and Dr. Crane for the excellent care during my stay in hospital; also thank you to the Ambulance personnel for their professional and prompt service. ‌ Dorothy MacDonald 45p1

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

Sunday Worship • 10:50 a.m.

Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

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

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

BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH 907 Quebec St. and corner Turnbull Ave., Biggar Sunday Worship Service • 11 a.m.

Coffee and fellowship to follow service.

Potluck after service on first Sunday of the month.

SUNDAY Y SCHOOL‌ first two Sundays of each month.

Early Deadline Thursday, November 5 @ 5 p.m. or sooner

for Thursday, November 12 publication due to Remembrance Day holiday

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

PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS) NOVEMBER R WORSHIPP @ REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 319 - 7th Ave. East, Biggar • 10:30 a.m.

Potluck on last Sunday of the month For more information/pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-948-3731, 306-951-7122.

ST. GABRIEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 109 - 7th Ave. W, Biggar Father Michel Bedard Parish Phone: 306-948-3330

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OURR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Landis, Sask.

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Coming SATURD A AY, NOVEMBER 7: Landis A Fall Supper from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. in Landis Complex. Adults, $15, 6 - 12 yrs, $10, 5 & under FREE. Take-outs offered.

43p3 SATURD A AY, NOVEMBER 14: Biggar & A District Arts Council presents . . .�KEN LAVIGNE�, 7:30 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under $5. Season tickets still available.

Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-948-2452.

41c6 MONDAY, A NOVEMBER 16: Biggar Blood Donor Clinic, 3 - 7 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall. Sponsored by Biggar Kayette Club & Biggar CWL. Book your appointment online, www.blood.ca; or phone, 1-888-236-6283 44c3 WEDNESDAY, A NOVEMBER 25: St. Paul’s Anglican Church Tea & Bake Sale in Biggar New Horizons Hall from 2 - 3:30 p.m.

45p3 FRIDAY, A NOVEMBER 27: “Festival of Lights�, � 5 - 7 p.m. in downtown Biggar.

Come take in activities and shopping ‌ sponsored by Biggar & District Chamber of Commerce.

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Land for Sale LAND FOR SALE inn RM of Biggar, SE Âź-17-3617-W3. Highest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted. Please mail or deliver bids to BUSSE LAW OFFICE, Box 669, 302 Main St., Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 (Ph: 306-948-3346, Fax: 306-948-3366) 6 CLOSING DATE: December 18, 2015

Land for Rent LAND FOR RENT‌ 1425 cultivated acres for rent. RM 317, E-32, E-28.

E-27, NW 27, S-26-33-13-W3; RM 316, NW-32-33-12-W3; RM 346, SE-09, SW-10-34-12-W3. Offers to be submitted by November 30, 2015 to Bernie Morbeck, Box 56, Harris, SK, S0L 1K0 or morbeckfarms@xplornet.ca @ p . Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

For further information contact 306656-4784 45p4 LAND FOR RENT, pasture in R.M. of Eagle Creek. Call for details, 306-9489186.

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Wanted Looking to buy Indian arrowheads and any associated stone tools.

Phone 306-7173232.

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Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-6582132 tfn MAIN STREET GARAGE SALE is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-9481773 or 306-9485393.

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Vehicles 2005 Ford-150, 4x4, extended cab, 5.4L V8 engine, 4 spd auto OD, 135,400km, $9,500.

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REAL ESTATE SASK. FARMS & RANCHES ARDATH: 1499 ac. 724 cult ac., + 747 ac. pasture, cattle facilities, 1380 sq. ft. home on well treed yard.

ELROSE: 160 ac.

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

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

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

Contact ‌ Murray Murdoch, Cell: 306-858-8000

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TENDER for CASH RENT or CROP SHARE

107 REGISTERED SALES ALE SO FAR IN 2015!

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10 quarters, app. 1258 cultivated acres R.M. Marriott W ½ 11-33-13-3 (275 cult.)

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SE 15-33-13-3 (147 cult.)

S ½ 16-33-13-3 (195 cult.)

SE 24-33-13-3 (160 cult.)

SW 27-33-13-3 (129 cult.)

Closing Date: November 30, 1015 Contact: Gerald and Dianne Campbell Box 207, Harris, SK S0L 1K0 Phone: 306-656-4782

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by Rod Pedersen, Voice of the Riders Let me first say this: Looking back, if you had to make a trade, would you sacrifice the worst season in Roughrider history in order to experience the greatest?

Look at it this way - if someone told you going into the 2013 Roughrider season that at the end of the thing, you’re going to win it all in your own stadium on the most perfect day in Saskatchewan’s history, 45-23, (over Kent Aus-

tin’s Hamilton TigerCats no less), but in turn you’d have to experience the worst season the Roughriders have ever had?

Of course you would.

We all would. In a New York minute. We’ve just got it backwards. However nobody at that time could’ve predicted how painful that trade-off would be just two years later.

Like, holy smokes.

Look, I understand there are scores of people going through much, much more painful

Our regular league action started the middle of September.

Club 55 has four teams, the Men’s League has two teams, and the Ladies League has four teams. The YBC started with six bowlers and has grown to nine bowlers.

The Hi-Lo Doubles for each league is in full swing with Leagues winners to be determined soon. A House Round Bowl-off will take place in the New Year with the winner going on to the Provincial Competition in March, 2016.

We are always welcoming new bowlers for any of the leagues.

Please contact the Bowling Alley for more information.

October 5-9 Ladies League: LHS – Joey Levitt, 226; LHT – Joey Levitt, 595; LHA – Dorrie Laberswieler, 189; THS – Other Frame, 1,159; THT – Other Frame, 3,323.

Mens League: MHS – Jim Nicholls, 239; MHT – Glen Shockey, 597; MHA – Dennis Notschke, 179; THS – JAG, 766; THT – JAG, 2,132.

Club 55+: LHS – Carol Lemon, 185; MHS – Dennis Notschke, 209; LHT – Elizabeth McMahon, 500; MHT – Dennis Notschke, 523; LHA –

Joey Levitt, 180; MHA – Dennis Notschke, 174; THS – Bee Gees, 1,124; THT – Bee Gees, 3,163.

October 12-16 Ladies League: LHS – Kay Lewis, 228; LHT – Dorrie Laberswieler, 563; LHA – Dorrie Laberswieler, 189; THS – High Rollers, 1,097; THT – High Rollers, 3,061.

Mens League: MHS – Bob Lemon, 188; MHT – Jim Nicholls, 497; MHA – Dennis Notschke, 175; THS – JAG, 725; THT – JAG, 2,116.

Club 55+: LHS – Kay Munro, 193; MHS – Al Levitt, 224; LHT – Kay Munro, 532; MHT – Al Levitt, 573; LHA – Joey Levitt, 176; MHA – Dennis Notschke, 173; THS – Bee Gees, 1,068; THT – Bee Gees, 3,059.

Youth Bowling: Juniors – Adam Munro: Single, 215; Triple, 477.

Rylee Moody: Single, 101; Triple, 274. Emmett Hamilton: Single, 107; Triple, 304.

Bantams – Kierra Moody: Single, 95; Triple, 263. Hillary May: Single, 94; Triple, 270.

Ayden Moody: Single, 28.

Braxton Scharf: Single, 44. Haydyn Wegwitz: Single, 32.

Bowlasaurus – Tyler Lemon: Single, 28.

October 19-23 Ladies League:

things in life, like lifethreatening illness, job loss, marital break-ups and all the rest.

But in football terms, what the Saskatchewan Roughriders are going through right now is as bad as it gets. Or at least, the worst I’ve seen in my 17 years on the job.

This was clear immediately following Saturday’s 42-19 humiliation in Calgary at the hands of the Stampeders when I was sprinting to the press box washroom in a break before the postgame radio show.

Some of the Rider assistant coaches were coming the other way, on their way to the elevator that led down to their locker room. I’ve seen a lot of facial expressions in my quarter century in this sports business but the look on these guys’ faces was a new one.

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LHS – Gloria Notschke, 183; LHT – Dorrie Laberswieler, 520; LHA – Dorrie Laberswieler, 186; THS – High Rollers, 1,118; THT – Dolls with Balls, 3,028.

Mens League: MHS – Jim Nicholls, 197; MHT – Jim Nicholls, 504; MHA – Dennis Notschke, 173; THS – WWF, 753; THT – WWF, 2,112.

Club 55+: LHS – Carol Lemon, 193; MHS – Al Levitt, 252; LHT – Joey Levitt, 487; MHT – Al Levitt, 561; LHA – Joey Levitt, 174; MHA – Dennis Notschke, 173; THS – DJ’s, 1,113; THT – DJ’s, 3,178.

October 26-30 Ladies League: LHS – Marilyn Miller, 196; LHT – Marilyn Miller, 537; LHA – Dorrie Laberswieler, 184; THS – Bleepers, 1,061; THT – Bleepers, 3,053.

Mens League: MHS – Al Levitt, 268; MHT – Al Levitt, 587; MHA – Dennis Notschke, 173; THS – JAG, 837; THT – JAG, 2,308.

Club 55+: LHS – Joey Levitt, 207; MHS – Dennis Notschke, 200; LHT – Joey Levitt, 483; MHT – Dennis Notschke, 570; LHA – Joey Levitt, 172; MHA – Dennis Notschke, 175; THS – Hopefuls, 1,118; THT – Hopefuls, 3,209.

They looked like zombies. Emotionless. Spiritually bankrupt. It would seem the pain is gone and now they’re all just numb.

Just . . . get . . . this . . . season . . . over . . . with . . . already.

So what do you need to know about Saturday’s game in Calgary anyway? The Stamps opened the game with a 60-yard kickoff return and three minutes later the ball was in the Rider end zone courtesy of an Eric Rogers touchdown reception. 8-0 Calgary after a two-point convert. Less than seven minutes later it was 16-3 Calgary after another Rogers touchdown and another two-point conversion.

Calgary would never trail in the game. The loss dropped the Riders to 2-15, equalling a franchise record for losses in one season with another game to go. And just why was Stampeders coach John Hufnagel going for two points (twice) so early in a game like this? I checked with the Stamps and they said that’s what they always

do early in games. And by the end of the first quarter, it was forgotten anyway. You can’t blame them for doing what they do.

As the adage goes, “if you don’t like it, stop it”. But the Roughriders weren’t apt to do that on Saturday. Not with this defense.

So it’s finally come down to this. Three more practices, one daybefore walkthrough, and then four more quarters of football for the Riders Sunday in Montreal before we can bury this season. I don’t expect many to attend the funeral.

I’ve taken to calling it “Football Purgatory”, this state where the Saskatchewan Roughriders currently find themselves. Not familiar with the term? Here’s the deff inition: “A place between Heaven and Hell, where the soul is not bad enough to be sent to an eternity of damnation in Hell, but not good enough to go to Heaven, so it is sent there temporarily where the person suffers, and is purified so that it can

be sent to Heaven.”

Suffering. That’s what it is! And unfortunately for so many members of the 2015 Saskatchewan Roughriders, they didn’t get to feel the unequalled elation of that late-November day in 2013. Not even thought-of back then were Ryan Smith, Brett Smith, Keith Price, Jeff Knox Jr., Naaman Roosevelt, Nic Demski, Rory Connop, Anthony Allen, Jake Doughty or Matt Webster.

These guys are the future. It’s an exciting group and it’s important that their spirit not be broken! Gleaming, exciting days are ahead except we just can’t see them yet. Can’t see them for miles.

And, trust me, these players will never, ever again go through anything as bad as this season has been.

But just remember – we asked for it.

(Rod Pedersen is the voice of the Roughriders on 620 CKRM Regina.

For daily Rider news, check out his blog at RodPedersen.com)).

St. Gabriel Boys repeat as District Champions St. Gabriel Junior Boys volleyball season ended on Saturday, October 31 in Eston at the West Central District Championship tournament with gold.

Teams from Eston,

Dinsmore, and Loreburn were there to de-throne last year’s champions – St. Gabriel.

Thanks to strong play from the Biggar team they cruised into the finals with decisive wins

over the competition.

The best of three final match against host Eston was decided in two: 25-8 and 25-19 for the Saints.

Congratulations!

Back, left to right: Nathan Hawkins, Brody Voll. Middle: Junel Villanueva, Andon Hawkins, Justin Hanson, Griffin Lehnert, Rick Garchinski (Coach).

Front: Landen Boisvert, Jesse Garchinski. Missing: Christopher Montgomery, Jessie Montgomery, Aljo Villanueva, Maynard Mariano.

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Government approves SaskEnergy rate changes Customers to see lower bills January 1 The Government of Saskatchewan October 21 approved the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel’s recommendations for SaskEnergy’s adjustments to both its Commodity and Delivery Service rates.

However, the changes will now be implemented January 1, 2016, when residential customers will experience an overall decrease of $4.42 per month or $53 annually.

The government delayed the rate changes from November 1, 2015, as the outstanding balance in SaskEnergy’s Gas Cost Variance Account (GCVA) will not

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The GCVA tracks the difference between what SaskEnergy pays to purchase customers’ gas from producers on the open market and rates charged to customers. The account had accumulated a $34 million deficit coming out of the severe winter of 2013/2014. SaskEnergy anticipated the GCVA to be down to at least $5 million by November 1 when the application was filed this past spring, but more than double this amount still remains at $11 million as of November 1, 2015.

“SaskEnergy requires a two month extension to continue repaying this account as less natural gas has been used by customers due to warmer than average weather in the spring and fall of 2015,� Minister responsible for SaskEnergy Jim Reiter said. “With the GCVA fully recovered, the corporation will be able to provide the rate protection and stability customers depend upon during what is often the coldest winter months and the most volatile pricing on the commodity markets. “When SaskEnergy changed its rates in

July 2014, it projected up to 24 months would be required to recover the GCVA. A January 1 implementation is still six months ahead of overall projections.�

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tives,� Reiter said. “SaskEnergy will still offer the lowest residential delivery rates of any natural gas utility in Canada and will maintain its competitiveness by managing cost pressures through future productivity improvements and internal efficiency measures.�

Halloween mayhem . . . St. Gabriel School students, Annica Evanisky, left, Avery Anderson, centre, and Kendra Sunderland jump and raise the roof, Friday as kids hit the gym to let off some Halloween steam. The dancing and fun was the perfect way of getting ready for an evening of tricking or treating. More pictures will be posted this Friday at biggarindependent.ca. (Independent Photo

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